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- STEALER, Dorothy
BURKE
- By Lisa Howeler
Sayre Morning Times February 26, 2008
Eleanor Rebecca BURKE Wilson
Morning Timmes February 27, 2008 By Lisa Howeler
Eleanor Rebecca Wilson was definitely surprised Tuesday when she entered
the activity room at the Sayre House and saw all of her family and friends
gathered there for a birthday celebration. “I thought it was just going
to be like any other day,” she said. But, one might ask how it could have
been like any other day, when Eleanor was celebrating a milestone Tuesday
— her 103rd birthday. That’s right. Eleanor has been alive for 103 years
and they have been 103 wonderful years, she said. “I hope everyone
here can live to be 103,” she said Tuesday. Sayre House Administrator
Louann Luchaco had hoped to receive at least 103 birthday cards in Eleanor’s
honor, she said. Instead, she received more than 230 cards. Pointing to
the basket she told Eleanor it would probably take her several weeks to
open all the cards. Included in the cards were best wishes from United
States President George W. Bush, a proclamation from the Pennsylvania House
of Representatives and the Borough of Sayre, and a proclamation from Sayre
Mayor Denny Thomas declaring Feb. 26, 2008 as “Eleanor Willson Day.” Based
on a conversation Louann had with Eleanor, she learned Eleanor was born
in 1905 in Wilmot Township, which is located near Wyalusing, to William
and Eudora Fitch Burke. Eleanor is one of seven children: three boys and
four girls. She is the mother of three children: Jean Bosworth, Jack Willson
and Janet Frisk. In 1923, the same year she graduated from Wyalusing Valley
High School, Eleanor married Edward Willson in the Sayre United Methodist
Church. They started their family in Sayre, in a rented house, and then
moved to Lincoln Street and lived there for 74 years, before Eleanor moved
to Sayre House and Edward passed away. Eleanor has five grandsons,
two granddaughters, three great-grandsons, and five great-granddaughters,
and three great-great grandsons. Eleanor said the fact they are all college
graduates makes her very proud. At a time when some women remained at home
with the children, Eleanor returned to school when her youngest child was
11. She attended Mansfield University and graduated from there with a Bachelor
of Science in elementary education, entering the working world as a teacher
at the Litchfield Elementary School for a year. She then spent the bulk
of her career in the Waverly Central School District for 18 years, where
she taught first grade for seven years and fourth grade for 11 years. In
1968, Eleanor was named as Waverly’s Teacher of the Year. When she retired
in 1972 she and Edward planned to travel, but Edward passed away within
a year. Eleanor returned to work as a substitute teacher for another 10
years. Throughout her life Eleanor has enjoyed creating beautiful flower
gardens, especially roses, said Luchaco. Eleanor also enjoyed crocheting
and embroidery. Over the years, her travels have included visits to Europe,
Hawaii and all over the United States and Canada. Rev. James Donahoo is
the minister at Eleanor’s church — the Sayre Christian Church. He met her
23 years ago, when she worked as the church’s treasurer, he said Tuesday.
“Financial secretary,” Eleanor said, quickly correcting him with a smile.
Donahoo prayed for Eleanor, thanking God for her and for the life she has
led. Darlene Horton of state Rep. Tina Pickett’s office presented Eleanor
with a proclamation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives’ Office.
“Thank you and thank her,” said Eleanor. Thomas commended Eleanor
for her long life, saying: “I have trouble getting around at 55 some days.”
Clutching her many cards and two proclamations, Eleanor told her visitors,
“I’ll keep these and put them on the table where everyone can see them.”Guthrie
Healthcare Chief Executive Officer Mark Stensager congratulated Eleanor,
who laughed as she told him, “I can’t believe it either. I have to pinch
myself sometimes.” Submitted by Carol Brotzman
CHURA
- WOYAK, Marie Chura
101, of Georgetown, Kentucky, formerly of Orlando, homemaker and widow
of John Woyak died Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at Georgetown Community Hospital.
A native of Poland, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Frances
Chura and was a member of the Catholic faith. Survivors include two daughters,
Yolanda "Loni" Friddle, Georgetown and Celeste Toffolo, Horseheads, NY;
six grandchildren, Eric and Kevin Friddle, Darcy Shepard, Shawn Toffolo,
Stacey Hobbler and Heather McDonald; ten great-grandchildren; two sisters,
Rose Minichelli and Helen Duffik. A son, Donald Woyak, preceded his mother
in death. Mass of Christian Burial will be 3:00 p.m. Friday at St. John
Catholic Church by Father Linh Nguyen. Johnson's Funeral Home, Georgetown
is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer
Society. Published in the Star-Gazette on 5/23/2008.
FREDERICK
Franklin "Red" August 10, 1903 - November 21, 2007
Franklin "Red" Frederick, age 104, passed away November 21, 2007 at
home in Spring Hill, Fla. He was predeceased by his wife, Nellie Mills;
and four children, Barbara, Sonny, Samuel, and Brian. He is survived by
one daughter, Sandra Randall, Spring Hill, Fla.; 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren;
and 3rd and 4th generation grandchildren plus several nieces and nephews.
Red was born in Lake City, Pa. and moved to Hector as a child. He grew
up in the Town of Hector. Red worked on the Lehigh Valley Railroad and
also for many local grape farmers in Hector. He played baseball for Watkins
Glen Salt Company and for the Hector Baseball Team until he was 50 years
old as a "southpaw" pitcher. He was instrumental in creating the ballfield
located on the current Valois-Logan-Hector Fire Company grounds. He loved
to play cards; his favorite card game being Euchre. He was an avid fisherman
and hunter. Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Service at the
Burdett Methodist Church on Friday, November 30, 2007 at 7 p.m. Published
in the Star-Gazette on 11/27/2007.
HARGENRADER
- Anna C. Hargenrader, 105, died Monday, May 12, 2008, at The Gatehouse
in Williamsport. She resided with her nephew and his family in Loyalsock
Twp. for many years. Annie was born in Marble, January 23, 1903, a daughter
of William and Catherine Groner Hargenrader. She was the private secretary
for the president of Bethlehem Steel in Williamsport for 35 years, retiring
in 1964. Annie enjoyed crossword puzzles, playing cards, reading, knitting,
traveling and was still driving at 99 years old. She was a member
of the Church of St. Ann and the churches oldest member. Surviving are
numerous nieces and nephews. The last surviving member of her immediate
family, she was preceded in death by six brothers, Frank, Orie, Henry,
William, John, and Edward, three sisters, Josephine Grolemund, Lena Zimmerman,
and Mary Ochs. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday 10:30
a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Fryburg. Friends may call the
Faller Funeral Home, 19200 Route 208 in Fryburg on Thursday evening from
7 to 9 p.m. Burial will be in St. Michael’s Church Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to The Gatehouse, 1100 Grampian Blvd. 3rd floor
Williamsport, PA 17701 The Crouse Funeral Home is handling local arrangements
133 E. 3rd St. Williamsport, PA. - Williamsport Sun Gazette, 14 May 2008
JENKINS
- Elizabeth Jenkins O’Connor, 101, died March 14th at Elcor Health Services,
Horseheads where she had resided for the past 4 1/2 years under the care
of a very compassionate and caring staff. Betty was born on September 14,
1906, the fifth of eight children of Arthur and Elizabeth Thomas Jenkins
in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Her family moved to Unadilla, NY in 1920 where
her father was in the cigar making business. She graduated from Unadilla
Central School and Academy in 1927 and attended Lowell School of Business
in Binghamton, NY. Upon her return to Unadilla, she worked as secretary
to Mr. J.M. Hopkins of the Unadilla Silo Company. Betty and Walter J. O’Connor
were married on April 30, 1933. She was a homemaker caring for her three
children and mother. In 1950, she and her husband, along with Clyde O’Connell,
purchased the Unadilla Hardware Store. After Mr. O’Connell left the business,
Walter and Betty continued to operate this vital business. Betty played
a key role as secretary, juggling business, home and community involvement.
They retired in 1970. Their retirement years were spent wintering in Punta
Gorda, Florida and tending their rose gardens and enjoying their grandchildren
in the summers in Unadilla. They had been married for nearly fifty years
when Walter died in 1982. Betty was very involved in the community of Unadilla.
She was a member of the Unadilla United Methodist Church and held many
offices in the Women’s Society, both locally and in the Oneonta District
and Wyoming Annual Conference. She was a Past Matron of Freedom Chapter
Eastern Star and a member from 1933 – 1994. She was also active in the
Unadilla Women’s Club. In 1983, Betty moved to Corning to be near her daughter.
She joined Grace United Methodist Church where she enjoyed the activities,
especially the Women’s Society, and was active in the Knoxville Housing
Association. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her son,
Richard, and all her siblings, Bertha, David, Mary, Edith, Gladys, Ruth,
and Esther. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Robert and
Katherine O’Connor, Fayetteville; her daughter and son-in-law, Judith and
Robert Garrett, Corning; daughter-in-law, Linda O’Connor, Raleigh, NC;
grandchildren, Paul and Lauretta O’Connor, Fayetteville; Jacalyn and Steven
Stein, Voorheesville; Ian and Melissa Garrett, Ithaca; Anne and Cian OLionain,
Dublin, Ireland; Ingrid and Paul Van Slyke, Lake Placid; great-grandchildren
Joshua, Jacob, and Rachel O’Connor, Fayetteville; Braden Stein, Voorheesville;
Hannah, Jacob, and Bridget Garrett, Ithaca; Liam, Eabha and Eoghan OLionain,
Dublin, Ireland and Maris and Andrew Van Slyke, Lake Placid; nieces, nephews
and special cousin Mary Lou Kagler, Hudson, Ohio. A service of celebration
will be held at the Unadilla United Methodist Church on March 26 at 11:00
am. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Unadilla, NY. Memorials may be
directed to the Unadilla Historical Society, PO Box 808, Unadilla, NY 13849
or the Unadilla United Methodist Church, Main St., Unadilla, NY 13849.
Phillips Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Corning has been entrusted
with arrangements. - Corning Leader, 17 Mar 2008
KAMINSKY
Morris
Age 102, died on Wednesday in the Jewish Rehabilitation Center in Swampscott,
MA. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he lived most of his life in Elmira, NY. He was
a retired Motor Vehicle Instructor for the State of New York. He was a
member of the B'nai B'rith in Elmira and Cong, Shomrey Hadath in Elmira.
Beloved husband of the late Ada (Rosenthal) Kaminsky. Devoted father of
Lora and her husband, Arthur Horowitz of East Windsor, NJ, Sheila and her
husband, Edward Braun of Swampscott, MA. Loving brother of the late George
Kaminsky, Rose Friedman, and Eleanor Pepe. Cherished grandfather of Stephanie
Myers, Scott Braun, Ed Horowitz, Dena Bogen; and great-grandfather of Evan,
Samantha, Alexis, Gabrielle, Justin, Garrett, Clara, Jeremy, Vivian, and
Iris. Services at the Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapel, 10 Vinnin St.,
Salem, MA, on Sunday, May 11, at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Mt. Judah
Cemetery, Ridgewood, NY at 3:00 p.m. Memorial Observance through Tuesday
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Horowitz. In lieu of flowers, expressions
of sympathy in his memory may be donated to the Jewish Rehabilitation Center,
330 Paradise Rd., Swampscott, MA 01907 or the charity of your choice.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 5/9/2008.
MICHAEL
- Mildred Litchard Smith, 104, of Muncy, died Friday, February 22, 2008,
at Muncy Valley Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit, Muncy. Born October 15,
1903, in Muncy, she was a daughter of Isaac and Minnie (Litchard) Michael.
Mildred married Chester M. Smith, he died in 1963. She was the oldest member
of St. Andrew Evangelical Lutheran Church, Muncy. Surviving is a son, W.
Kimber Smith of Muncy; two daughters, Alma Reitz and Norma Stackhouse,
both of Muncy; a brother, Wayne Michael of Turbotville; 10 grandchildren;
11 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Mildred was preceded
in death by a grandson, Thomas Smith; five brothers and two sisters. The
funeral will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 27, at Grenoble’s, 121
S. Main St., Muncy. Officiating will be her pastor Rev. Dr. Donald Edwards.
Burial will be in Twin Hills Memorial Park, Muncy. Friends will be received
at the funeral home on Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. The family welcomes
flowers and suggests memorial contributions be made to either St. Andrew
Evangelical Lutheran Church , 201 S. Main St., Muncy, PA 17756 or Muncy
Valley Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit, 215 E. Water St., Muncy, PA 17756.
Please indicate that the donation is being made in Mildred’s name. -Williamsport
Sun Gazette, 24 Feb 2008
MILLER
- STANSFIELD, Florence E.
Age 101, of Horseheads, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning,
July 10, 2008, at Elcor Health Services. Florence was born October 14,
1906, a daughter of the late Chase and Anna Miller. She was employed for
many years at Cohen's Ladies and Children's Apparel in Horseheads. Florence
was predeceased by her husband, Arthur L. Stansfield; son, James L. Stansfield;
and grandson, James A. Stansfield. Survivors include her children, Robert
(Cynthia) Stansfield of Horseheads, NY, Joyce Sutliff of Wernersville,
PA, and Jean (Thomas) Smetanka of Horseheads, NY; daughter-in-law, Angeline
Stansfield of Elmira Heights, NY; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren,
and great-great-grandchildren. Private Funeral Services will be held at
the convenience of the family. The family will provide their own flowers.
Those wishing to remember Mrs. Stansfield may do so through charities of
one's choice. Published in the Star-Gazette on 7/13/2008
OLMSTED
- Nellie E. Dutton, 100
01/05/2002
Nellie E. Dutton, 100, of Cady Avenue, Nichols, N.Y., passed away peacefully
Friday afternoon, Jan. 4, 2002, at the Tioga Nursing Facility, Waverly.
She was born on Sept. 15, 1901, in Nichols, the daughter of the late Jay
and Elizabeth (Cortwright) Olmstead. Nellie was the eldest member of the
Nichols Presbyterian Church; a member of the Nichols Senior Citizens Club;
and a member of the Elmwood Rebekah Lodge Number 273, where she served
as past noble grand. She was a devoted mother and treasured the time spent
with her family. Nellie is survived by her daughters and son-in-law,
Althea and Kenneth Lewis of Waverly, Jean Henry of Candor, and Catherine
Nye and Connie Dutton of Nichols; sons and daughter-in-law, Irving "Jack"
Dutton, Jay and Carol Dutton, and Frank Dutton, all of Nichols; a brother,
Earl Olmstead of Nichols; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; eight
great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by her husband, Earl Dutton, on Nov. 30, 1946; a son,
LeRoy Dutton; a daughter, Harriet Rogers; and granddaughters, Beverly Bell
and Barbara Lewis. Funeral services and a celebration of Nellie's
life will be held on Monday, Jan 7, 2002, at 2 p.m. at the Sutfin Funeral
Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols. The family will receive friends on Sunday
from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the funeral chapel, where Rebekah services will
be conducted at 2:15 p.m. A period of visitation will also be held on Monday
from 1 p.m. until the time of the service at 2 p.m. at the chapel.
Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to the Nichols
Presbyterian Church, Main Street, Nichols, N.Y. 13812, or the Nichols Emergency
Squad, P.O. Box 336, Nichols, N.Y. 13812, in loving memory of Nellie E.
Dutton.
WALKER
- HIGHAM Mildred W.
Age 100 formerly of Horseheads, NY, Johnson City, NY and Camden, NY
passed away on Friday February 29, 2008 at The Chemung County Nursing Facility.
Mrs. Higham was born March 11, 1907 in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of the
late Arthur and Emma Newman Walker. Mildred's husband, Wilfred Joseph Higham,
pre-deceased her on January 1, 1983. Mildred was a long-time member of
The Camden United Methodist Church and was a retired telephone operator
for NYNEX and member of The Telephone Pioneers. She volunteered numerous
hours to several organizations for the betterment of her community. She
loved her family and friends and treasured the time she spent with each
and every one of them. Mildred was a true matriarch who was loved and respected
by all. Mrs. Higham is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Jack &
Janet Higham of Vestal, NY; daughter and son-in-law: Betty & Robert
Sauerzopf of Horseheads, NY; 11 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren;
sisters: Ruth Philpott and Charlotte Caldwell both of Rome, NY; several
nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of caring friends including her caregivers
at The Chemung County Nursing Facility. The family would like to thank
the entire staff of The Chemung County Nursing Facility and especially
the 4th floor staff for their compassionate and loving care of their mother
and grandmother Mildred W. Higham. Private Memorial Services will be held
at The First United Methodist Church of Horseheads 1034 West Broad Street
Horseheads, NY with the Rev. Dr. Robert O. Sherburne officiating. A Funeral
Service will be held at the Larobardiere Funeral Home 109 Main Street Camden,
NY in the Spring at a time to be announced. Mildred's grandson Richard
Sauerzopf will officiate. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery in
Camden, NY. Arrangements are entrusted to the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West
Broad Street Horseheads, NY. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 3/2/2008.
WEAST
- Dr. Harry P. Weast, 99, of Wyalusing, Pa, passed away on Monday, April
14, 2008, at Beacon Ridge, Ind. He was born on Sept. 24, 1908 in
Newville, Pa., a son of the late Howard E. and Iva (Baer) Weast. He was
married to Evalene P. (Sheehan); she preceded him in death on April 17,
1984. He later married Ruth (Brown) Place-Weast. She survives him along
with the following: Children: Nancy A. married to James Bollinger
of Armagh, Pa., David H. Weast married to Jane (Reck) of Virginia Beach,
Va.; step-children: Barbara married to David Behrend of Wyalusing, Pa.,
Robert Place married to Louise of Mehoopany, Pa.; grandchildren: J. Craig
Bollinger, Kevin Bollinger, Dawn Mallick, William Weast; step grandchildren:
Heidi and David Behrend; three great grandsons and three step great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by the following: a brother: Howard Weast, and
a sister: Lavina Walker. Mr. Weast was of the Methodist faith. He attended
Shippensburg Campus, graduating as a teacher. He was employed as a school
administrator and college educator for various places across Pennsylvania
for forty-four years. Mr. Weast was a fifty-year member of the Mt.
Mariah Lodge No. 300, F.&A.M., Huntingdon, Pa., he was also a member
of the Valley of Towanda Consistory, Jaffa Shrine Altoona and the Bradford
County Shrine Club. He enjoyed traveling, fishing, camping and was an avid
reader. Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Burial will be held at Broad Top I.O.O.F. If friends so desire, memorial
contributions may be made in memory of Dr. Weast to Shippensburg University
c/o Old Main Foundation, 1870 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA 17257.
Arrangements by Akers Funeral Chapel, 715 Church Street, Saxton, PA 16678.
Submitted by Carol Brotzman. Daily Review on 4/16/2008.
WERT,
Walter
R. Age 99, (FOUR days only from 100) formerly of W. First Street in Elmira,
went to his eternal rest on Monday, March 20, 2006 at the Ephrata Manor
Nursing Home in Ephrata, PA. Mr. Wert was born March 24, 1906 in Perry
Township, PA, a son of the late William E. and Ida Fisher Wert. He was
a member of Christ United Methodist Church and a 48 year employee of the
Erie-Lackawanna R.R., retiring in 1971. Mr. Wert is predeceased by his
wife of 69 plus years, his beloved "Millie", Mildred M. Wert, who died
on January 7, 1995; brothers, George and Clair Wert; and sister Alma Wert
Brown. Surviving are his sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and JoAnne Wert
of Varysburg, NY, Gerald and Beverly Wert of Akron, PA, James Wert of Akron,
PA, and William and Regina Wert of Elmira; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren;
and 3 great-great grandchildren. Services for Mr. Wert will be held on
what would have been his 100th birthday.Friday, March 24, 2006. Friends
are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of Water and Walnut Sts.,
from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A funeral service will then be held at 1:15
p.m. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Donations in Mr. Wert's
memory may be directed to Christ's United Methodist Church, 330 W. Church
Street, Elmira, New York 14901.
ZIMMERMAN
-
Carrie Watkins hits 100, BY ROBERT L. BAKER, Wyoming County Press Examiner
07/23/2008 Carrie Watkins gets a hug from Elaine Tomb, a family friend
who read a giant-sized proclamation about the life of Carrie Zimmerman
Watkins, who had a 100th birthday party Sunday, two days early. STAFF PHOTO/ROBERT
BAKER When Carrie Zimmerman saw the first light of day on July 22,
1908, Theodore Roosevelt was President. A hundred years later, another
Republican is in the White House and Carrie (now last name Watkins) was
being treated a couple days ahead of her big birthday in East Lemon by
her son, granddaughters and other family and friends. The gathering Sunday
in East Lemon had cake and goodies and even a proclamation or two, but
what Carrie said she was looking for was a little giggle from Elvis.The
self-professed Elvis Presley fan was born at home in South Waverly, but
moved early on to Kingston, N.Y., where she graduated from high school
and trained to be a nurse. She spent most of her adult years, however,
in the Ulster area. Asked about what she owed her longevity to, Watkins
said it was "drinking." Lest anyone read anything into that she quickly
qualified the response to "drinking my tea." "Yes, I used to have something
else once in awhile, and because I'm here I guess you can see it didn't
kill me," she grinned. Although trained to care about everyone else's health,
Watkins clutched an open pack of cigarettes and admitted that every so
often she also gets a smoke. "But, not too many," she said. She recalled
her family's first automobile, a Ford, when she was just a little girl,
and said that her dad gingerly placed her and a sister in the backseat,
and pointedly told them, "Now don't you move." "And so, we didn't," she
said bluntly about her first experience in a pre-seatbelt era. In the intervening
years, she said she's seen a lot of things in her life and some not so
great Watkins said she'd like to be more positive about the way things
are going these days to when she was a little girl, but she gave the present
generation as well as the occupant of the White House a thumbs down."There
are no good jobs out there for the young people," she said, "And, people
don't stick together the way they used to."She misses Frank, her husband
of 31 years, but a granddaughter said that at age 96, Watkins moved out
on her own and gets excellent care by many caregivers when called upon.
Carrie said she appreciated all of the well wishes, but really hoped she
wouldn't make it to 200 years. Submitted by a cousin Carol Hoose Brotzman
?[Own surname
not known] MASTRIANI - Mary P. “Mamie” Mastriani, 100, formerly of
4 Davenport St., Hornell, died Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008 at McAuley Manor.
She was employed in the cafeteria at Hornell High School for many years
and was a waitress at the former Big Elms Restaurant. Survivors include
her daughter, Dolores DeMuth of Manassas, Va.; three sisters, Lucille Fawcett,
Anna Marie LoCoco and Rose LaFaro, all of Hornell. Calling hours are 5-7
p.m. today, Feb. 22 at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St. A Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 at St.
Ann’s Church. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery. - Corning Leader,
21 Feb. 2008
? ANDREWS
- Gertrude Andrews of Vestal, New York
On Tuesday, August 5, 2008, the spirit of Gertrude Andrews departed
from her earthly body in which she lived for 103 years. She was welcomed
by the spirit of her husband, The Rev. Clarence L. Andrews, who had gone
to be with God in 1968. In the early years of her life she lived in Dorranceton,
Pa., where her husband, a Wyoming Seminary student, met her in the Dorranceton
Methodist Church. After their marriage and a year in Boston where Clarence
continued his study for the ministry, he was appointed pastor of the Litchfield,
Pa. Methodist Church, where their only child Arthur was born. Through the
next 40 years he continued his life work as a Methodist pastor of the Wyoming
Conference serving churches in Castle Creek, Camptown, West Nanticoke,
Wyoming, Montrose, Cooperstown, Mountain Top, Duryea, Providence Scranton,
Luzerne, and Oxford. After retiring in 1967, Gertrude and Clarence lived
at Heart Lake where he died suddenly at the age of 66. After his death,
Gertrude lived in the Montrose area before moving to Vestal to be near
her son and wife, and then lived in the Hilltop Methodist Retirement Center,
until she came to live the last 6 years of her life with her son and wife
in their home. During the years that her husband was a pastor, she was
not only a homemaker and mother, but served as church secretary, hostess
and devotional leader to many church groups. In each place, she left people
whose lives were blessed by her friendship and caring. Throughout her life
she created beautiful works of art in ceramics, oil painting, and home
decorating. Gertrude was a member of the Vestal United Methodist Church,
and the Montrose Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Gertrude, through
her son Arthur and his wife Ruth, gave life, love, and an inspiring example
to three grandchildren and their spouses, Mark and Sandra Andrews, Timothy
Andrews, Rebecca and Keith Harrison; and to her great-grandchildren, Kristin
Andrews, Craig Andrews and his wife Sarah, Diane, Tony, Sarah, and Hugh
Andrews, Melinda and Emily Harrison.
Private burial will take place at the convenience of the family. A
Memorial Service will be held on Friday, August 15, at 11a.m. in the Vestal
United Methodist Church. The family may be visited at the church beginning
at 10 a.m. The service will be led by her Pastor, The Rev. Michael Willis,
assisted by The Rev. John Goodell. Contributions in her memory may be sent
to the Memorial Fund of the Vestal United Methodist Church, 328 Main St.,
Vestal, N.Y. 13850. Submitted by Carol Hoose Brotzman Binghamton
Press August 9, 2008
[No Surname]
"French" - Frances B.
Age 104, of Ankeny, IA, formerly of Elmira, NY, died on Friday, September
26, 2008, in Ankeny, IA. She is survived by her family, David E. and Debra
L. Strope, Ankeny, IA, and their children, Elisabeth (Brian) Jeffords,
Rebekah L. Strope and David A. Strope, and their granddaughter, Victoria
Jeffords. Frances was predeceased by her husband, Leonard. Frances was
a gifted organist and pianist, instilling in many not only a love for music
but a love for Christ. She was a longtime member of Maple Avenue Baptist
Church, Elmira, NY. A gravesite service will be held at a later date, with
burial in Ulysses, PA. "But now having been set free from sin and having
become the slaves of God, you have your fruit to holiness and the end,
everlasting life. For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is
eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 6:22-23).
Published in the Star-Gazette from 10/2/2008 - 10/3/2008
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