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ALLEN
- STEALER, Dorothy
ARBUTHNOT - RIDALL, Margaret Arbuthnot
Age 100, of Elmira, NY, died on October 8, 2009 in Elmira, NY 100
years after her birth on October 8, 1909 in Buffalo, NY to James H.
and Margaret D. Arbuthnot. Margaret was predeceased by her husband, Dr.
Earle Griff Ridall; daughter, Eleanor Arbuthnot Ridall Slocum; granddaughter,
Sarah Elizabeth Slocum Hamley; sons-in-law, Thomas Henry and William Davis.
She is survived by daughters, Elizabeth Henry of Camden, ME, Margaret Davis
of Big Flats, NY, Dr. Amy Ridall of Houston, TX; and son, Theodore Ridall
(Sue) of Pine City, NY; grandson, Jeffrey Slocum; great-grandson, Gabriel
Slocum of O'Fallon, IL; granddaughters, Bernadette Gordon (Josh) of Corning
NY and Susan Fowler (David); great-grandsons, Thomas and Zachary Fowler
of Allen, TX. Margaret graduated in 1930 from the University of Buffalo
with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. While her children were young,
she was active in volunteer work with the Children's Theater, Community
Ambassador, Girl Scouts, and the Experiment in International Living. In
later years she was the genealogist of the North American Arbuthnot Family
Association, compiling and producing several large books of material on
twenty Arbuthnot lines. In her later years Margaret was lovingly cared
for by the staff at Woodbrook and 4-D at Arnot Ogden Medical Center; and
the family is grateful for their help. It was Margaret's request that there
be no formal funeral service and those wishing to remember her may contribute
to the Arnot Ogden Memorial Foundation, 4-D Unit, 600 Roe Avenue, Elmira,
NY 14905. Arrangements entrusted to Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. Published
in Star-Gazette from October 10 to October 11, 2009
Florence
ASHTOWN "Ellison"
Elmira Star Gazette, June 13, 2009
By Jennifer Kingsley
Elmira’s Florence Ellison celebrates 100 years today with family, friends
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ASHTOWN - Florence Ashtown Ellison - Today marks the 100th birthday of Florence Ashtown Ellison of Elmira. “Everyone in our family calls her ‘Aunt Outsie,’” said her niece, Patty Parren, of Sydney. “That’s the name my mother called her, Outsie and her older sister, Alberta, were pretty well grown when my mother was born. For whatever reason, my mother couldn’t say Florence. It came out as Outsie. The name just stuck.” Outsie, the middle child of Albert and Leena Ashtown, was born in Sagetown at their family home. Today she lives at Elmira’s Flannery Towers. When Alberta and Outsie were children, they won a pony by selling magazines, Patty said. The pony, shipped by freight, was named Snuggles. Eventually, Alberta and Outsie used Snuggles to pull their cart to the one-room schoolhouse they attended near their home. “My grandfather built a barn behind the school for their pony and that of another student,” Patty said. After high school graduation, Outsie spent several years working in New York City as an illustrator of children’s books, Patty said. After a few years, Outsie got homesick and decided to come back to this area, Parry said. |
BURKE
- By Lisa Howeler
Sayre Morning Times February 26, 2008
Eleanor Rebecca BURKE Wilson
Morning Times February 27, 2008 By Lisa Howeler
See Also Obituary 2009
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.
CLINE - STONE, Frances W. (Cline)
Age 100 formerly of Highland Ave., Elmira, NY, passed away Monday,
July 13, 2009 at Elcor Health Services in Horseheads, NY. Frances was born
November 19, 1908 in Breesport, NY, daughter of the late John and Grace
Woodhouse and sister of the late Mahlon and Harold Woodhouse. Frances was
also predeceased by husbands, Ray M. Cline and Howard W. Stone, sons, Kenneth
A. and Mark L., grandson, John Cline, Jr. and great-grandson, Scott J.
Cline. step-son, Howard Stone Jr.Survived by son, John Cline (Betty) of
Rochester, NY, grandchildren, Kenneth Cline (Mary) of Horseheads, NY, and
Sharon Wilkinson of Laurel, MD, and great-great-grandson, Skyler M. Cline,
of Erin, NY stepchildren, Laverne Stone (Marion) of Toledo, OH, and Mary
Jane Templar (Clayton, Sr.) of Elmira, NY, step-daughter-in-law, Doris
Stone.Frances was a long-time member of the Church of the Nazarene in West
Elmira and a former resident of the Alpine-Odessa area. Family and friends
are invited to call on Wednesday July 15th from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the
James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will take place there at
8:00 p.m. Private interment at the convenience of the family. Flowers gratefully
declined. Published in the Star-Gazette on 7/14/2009
CLOOS Daisy A
Wellsboro Gazette – January 8, 1986
Daisy A. Draucker dies at age 100 - Daisy A. Draucker, 100 years old,
who has been a resident of Broad Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro since
December 5, 1980, died Saturday, January 4, 1986, at the Soldiers and Sailors
Hospital in Wellsboro. She was born in Warren, Pennsylvania on December
19, 1885. For over 30 years Mrs. Draucker was a skilled seamstress.
She also worked as a professional cook and pastry maker in restaurants
in Clearfield, Pa, Silver Creek and Ithaca, New. York. She lived
in Knoxville, Pa., for 18 years after her retirement in 1962. Twice
a year she visited relatives in DuBois, Bradford, and State College. She
is survived by one granddaughter, Dawn Sawyer; four great-grandchildren,
and one great-great-grandchild all of Cocoa, Florida; three nieces,
Ezear Schock of Bradford and State College, Pa.; Pauline McClister of Los
Angeles, California; and Esther Drauker, of Knoxville, Pa.; and one nephew,
Kenneth Draucker of Riviera, Arizona. She was preceded ill death by a son,
Charles, Jr. in 1961. Funeral services were, held on Tuesday, January
7, 1986 at DuBois, Pa., with the Rev. Edward Clarke officiating. Burial
in the Union Cemetery at Luthersburg, Pa. She was a daughter of Abel
and Viola Beach Cloos.
FLETCHER
- SIDES, Ellin Fletcher
Ellin Fletcher Sides, 99, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2009, at
the Williamsport Home. She was the daughter of the late Edgar Lund Fletcher
and Iza Julia Kneeland Fletcher and the wife of the late Robert M. Sides,
with whom she shared 51 years of marriage from January 4, 1931 until 1981.
Born on August 5, 1909 in Elmira, New York, Ellin spent much of her early
life on Seneca Lake at the family summer home, Cliffwood, and raised her
children there during the summers of their youth. Ellin spent her high
school years at Northfield Mount Hermon School in Massachusetts and graduated
from Elmira College for Women in 1927. Mrs. Sides moved to Williamsport
in 1931 with her husband who in 1937, having learned the trade from her
father, opened a piano tuning business in their home. Their business, Robert
M. Sides Family Music Center, continues on today managed by her son and
grandchildren. She was a great supporter of the family business and worked
several hours each day in the office until December 2008. Mrs. Sides
was a 78-year member of First Baptist Church, Williamsport and was a member
of the Reifsneider Circle. She was active for many years in the church
where her husband was a choir member and soloist for over 40 years. She
served as a volunteer from 1968 thru 1972 with the S.E.E. (Selected Educational
Experiences, created by Dr. Margaret Neufer from Penn State as the forerunner
to Head Start) that was held at Covenant Central Church. For years Mrs.
Sides was a volunteer in the Kidney Center at the Williamsport Hospital
and was best known for knitting hundreds of personalized Christmas stockings
for the benefit of the Williamsport Hospital Auxiliary. She was an avid
bridge player and member of The A.A.U.W. Ellin loved traveling. She
traveled to Africa twice, went through the Panama Canal with Margaret Meade
and Carl Sagan to see the 1972 eclipse and was on the last voyage of the
Delta Queen on the Mississippi River. Ellin cruised to the Equator
in 1986 to view Haley's Comet (since she was only 6 months old during its
last visit), took a cross-country train across Canada and visited Alaska
and the Rose Bowl Game. Ellin survived a major auto accident, a serious
dog bite, a painful burn and regular bouts of poison ivy from picking wild
strawberries to make strawberry ice cream and shortcake. It is rumored
that she changed the spelling of her name as a teenager and, when asked
why she spelled her name with an "I" she replied, "Just a rebellious teenager,
I guess." She lovingly collected over 90 original Saturday
Evening Post covers by Norman Rockwell (with mailing labels still attached)
and displayed them seasonally on the walls of her kitchen. She loved reading
The New Yorker (especially the cartoons), taking nature walks, playing
the piano, and spending time with family. Over the past three years, Nana
most loved spending time with her youngest great granddaughter, Charley
Greevy. Ellin is preceded in death by her brothers Paul, Malcolm,
and Harmon and is survived by her sister, Norma Oakes, 98, of New York.
Ellin is survived by her two children, Hugh "Pete" Sides (Carol) of Williamsport
and Ann "Punk" Bishop, Nashville, TN. She is the grandmother of six grandchildren,
Alysha Sides Greevy (Chad) of Williamsport and Peter Sides (Kristin) of
State College, Michael Bishop (T.I), Nashville, TN, Andrew Bishop (Jan),
Brentwood, TN, Chris Bishop (Jenny), Oak Ridge, TN and Julie Bishop Graves
(Brad), Nashville, TN. Mrs. Sides has ten great grandchildren including
her much anticipated arrival of a great grandson in late April 2009.
Family and friends are invited to Ellin's Life Celebration on Saturday,
April 18, 2009 from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at the James C. Maneval Funeral
Home, Ltd., "A Life Celebration Home" 500 West Fourth St., Williamsport.
A memorial service will follow at 11:30 a.m., with the Rev. Allen H. Goss
officiating. Ellin's interment will follow at the Wildwood Cemetery. In
lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Susquehanna Home
Care and Hospice, 1100 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport Home Assisted Living,
1900 Ravine Road, James V. Brown Children's Library, 19 East Fourth Street.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 4/15/2009
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
Elmira Star Gazette, June 20, 2009
By Jennifer Kingsley
“Topsy” to celebrate 100th birthday
Former beautician’s long life filled with family, friends and gardening
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HILLIGAS - Frances Hilligas Hills will tell you the secret to a long life is mowing your own lawn in the summer, shoveling snow from your sidewalk in winter and gardening for as long as your body will allow it. She should know, too, since she’ll celebrate her 100th birthday Wednesday. Frances, affectionately known to friends and family as Topsy, resides at the Chemung County Nursing Facility at 103 Washington St. in Elmira. On June 24, 1909, Topsy was born to Francis and Lillian Hilligas on Beech Hill, in the town of Willing, NY, wrote her son, Ronald Hills, of Horseheads. She was one of six children. Her siblings were Pearl, Evelyn, Vincent, Lawrence [Tommy], and Rhea. Of the six pack, Topsy and Rhea, of Belmont, NY, are the only survivors. When Topsy was a little girl, her parents moved to a farm on East Hill Road in Friendship, where she spent her childhood years. There she attended a one-room country school not far from her home. |
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
JOHNSON
Dr. Corbet S.
Dr. Corbet S. Johnson, 105, of Holmes Beach, passed away December 27,
2008. Born in Putnam, New York, he moved to Manatee County in 1972 from
Waverly, New York. A graduate of the American College of Physicians, he
was a cardiologist and anesthesiologist and a member of the Key Royale
Golf Club. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ruth S. Johnson; and son,
Corbet S. Johnson Jr. Survivors include his daughter, Barbara J. Cheek;
son, Thomas S. Johnson; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Griffith-Cline Funeral Home. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 12/31/2008
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.
MACUGAY
- Sotera Macugay Bunao, 103 of Queen City, Philippines, passed away peacefully
on March 19, 2009 at her home and to enter the gates of Heaven to be with
the Lord. In her younger years Sotera enjoyed running a boarding home for
college students. She was predeceased by her husband Juan in 1984.
He was a retired elementary teacher. Sotera is survived by her only
child, Dr. Romulo M. Bunao and his wife Margaret; four grandchildren, Timothy
Bunao (Jennifery), Kathleen Dolan, Patricia Vargo, Michele Goble (Sam);
seven great-grandchildren, Jeffery L. Vargo II (Ruth), Michele Vargo, Timothy
R. Bunao, Megan Dolan, Darin Dolan, Samantha Goble, Jacob Goble, and other
relatives and friends. Her son, Dr. Romulo Bunao, and granddaughter
Patricia Vargo flew to Quezon City, Philippines for services and cremation
on March 24, 2009. A celebration of Sotera’s life will be held at
the St. James Church in Waverly on Saturday, April 25, 2009 at 10 a.m.
Submitted by Reva Wagner from the Sayre Morning Times 9 April, 2009.
McCUNE - Madeline A. Vogel
Madeline A. Vogel, 102, of Wellsboro, died Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, at
Broad Acres Health and Rehabilitation Center, Wellsboro. Madeline
was born Sept. 14, 1907, in Windber, a daughter of John Joseph and Mary
Jane Clapper McCune. She was the wife of the late Richard C. Vogel who
passed away in 1975. Madeline and Dick owned several businesses during
their lifetime, among them a tavern in DuBois, and the Ansonia Hotel in
the early 1950s and 1960s. They retired in 1969. Madeline enjoyed serenading
friends and staff at Broad Acres. Her favorite song was Take Me Out to
the Ballgame. She was an outdoors woman and enjoyed fishing and hunting.
Madeline is survived by two grandsons, James (Michelle) Vogel of Cedar
Run, John Vogel of Johnstown; two great-grandchildren, Jim and Jessica
Vogel; five great-grandchildren, Faith, Andrew, Leah, Joshua, Caleb; and
a daughter-in-law, Mary M. Vogel of Johnstown. She was predeceased by five
brothers and sisters and a son, John Richard Vogel, in January 1997.
Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, from
2 to 3 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory and
Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield. A life celebration will be held
immediately following the viewing at 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial
will be in Cedar Run Baptist Cemetery. Published in The Wellsboro
Gazette from October 17 to October 27, 2009
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.
ORMSBY - BARNES, Dorothy B.
Dorothy Bell Ormsby Barnes, 101, formerly a longtime resident
of Arkport, passed away while residing at Elcor Nursing Home in Elmira
on Thursday (August 6, 2009). She was born September 23, 1907, the daughter
of the late Alton Ormsby and Hazel Burdick Ormsby. Dorothy was predeceased
by her husband, Herbert, in January 1976; her oldest son, Charles H. Barnes
of Elmira in 2008; her brothers, Clifford and Donald; sister, Ella McGrosso;
daughter-in-law, Maxine Barnes; and good friend, Frank Young. She is survived
by her two sons, Grant (Ann) Barnes of Punta Gorda, FL and Graham (Jacqueline)
Barnes of Painted Post and Titusville, FL; one daughter-in-law, Ruth Barnes
of Southport; grandchildren, David (Kathy) Barnes of Pine City, Diana (Lee)
Foster of Seneca Falls, Jeffery (Michelle) Barnes of Painted Post, Suzanne
(David) Stinson of Kingman, KS, Carol (Brenden) Harper of Pine City, Dorothy
(Brad) Hammers of Wayland; 15 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces
and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends on Sunday from
7 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the Bender-Brown
& Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo Street, Hornell where funeral services
will follow calling hours at 11 a.m. Rev. Steven Jewell will officiate.
Burial will follow in Arkport Cemetery. An Eastern Star Memorial Service
will be held on Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m. The family wishes to thank
the Elcor Nursing Home Staff, the Southern Tier Hospice and Palliative
Care, and the many volunteers for the wonderful and caring love shown to
their mother. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Elcor Nursing
Home, the Arkport Fire Dept., the local SPCA or the Southern Tier Hospice.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 8/7/2009
PASSERI
- CELLI, Santina Julia
Age 102, a resident of Wheaton and formerly of Austinville, PA and
Horseheads, NY. She was born on July 29, 1906 in Eynon, PA to Anthonio
and Rose Passeri. She had worked as a forewoman for Barbizon Dress Manufacturing,
served as a leader for Girl Scouts and Brownies and was a member of Peanut
Pals. She was always helping her friends and neighbors and loved spending
time with her grandchildren. She is survived by two sons, Alfred (Patricia)
Celli of Elmira, NY and Louis (Irene) Celli of Wheaton; eight grandchildren,
14 great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded
in death by her husband, Guerrino Celli, in 1971; and one son, Eugene Celli,
in 1984. A mass will be held on Thursday, May 14, at 10:00 a.m. at St.
Michael Catholic Church, West St. and Illinois St. in Wheaton. Friends
may visit with the family from 9 to 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Queen
of Heaven Cemetery. Published in the Star-Gazette on 5/14/2009
SZUKALSKI
- Marie "Mimi"
Wyalusing Rocket November 20, 2008
Marie “Mimi” Wygrala at her 100th birthday party with her son,
Jim and daughter, Kathryn. The previous evening 150 people attending the
Wyalusing Firemen’s annual Appreciation Dinner joined to sing happy birthday
to Marie, who was attending the dinner. Teddy Roosevelt was President of
the United States when Marie was born.
'Mimi' Marks 100th Birthday - by David Keeler - 11/20/2008 Wyalusing
Rocket
Spring Hill’s Community Hall was filled Sunday afternoon with people
who had come to mark a very special event—Marie “Mimi” Wygrala’s 100th
birthday.
The celebration took place from 1 to 4 p.m., and by 2 p.m., over 75
people had stopped by to extend their greetings. Many more arrived throughout
the afternoon.
The previous evening, at the Wyalusing Valley Volunteer Fire Department’s
annual Appreciation Dinner, 150 people joined together to sing Happy Birthday
to Marie who was attending the event. There are many stories about
Marie’s excellent health, and one of the favorites being passed around
Sunday afternoon was the one about a man who stopped by the community hall
during a function of some sort and asked to see the 95-year-old woman who
helped out by washing dishes. “You’re talking to her,” Marie replied to
the astonished man. And then there’s the one about how not that long ago,
Marie helped her son, Jim split firewood. In an interview with this newspaper
last year just before she turned 99, Marie said she attributed her good
health to the fact that she never smoked nor drank.
The year Marie was born most Americans still had not seen a movie,
ridden in an automobile or grasped the concept that people could fly. Teddy
Roosevelt was president. The year began with the first-ever New Year’s
ball dropping at Times Square and ended with the Wright Brothers’ historic
flight. In between, Henry Ford introduced the world’s first mass produced
car, the Model T. It was the year that oil was discovered in Iran, the
song, Take Me Out to the Ball Game was introduced and the term “Melting
Pot” was coined. According to information compiled by Silvara historian
and genealogist Hedy Chaffee, Marie Martha Szukalski Wygrala was born on
Nov. 18, 1908 in Delmerhorst, Germany. She was married to Emil W. Wygrala.
He was born on July 9, 1906, probably in Garki, Germany, his father’s birth
town, and died on Oct. 30, 1988 in Towanda, PA. Emil’s father first came
to America in May 1909 aboard the S.S. President Grant. He frequently returned
to the old country, according to Chaffee’s research. The 1920 census stated
that August and his wife, Pauline Runge Wygrala both became U.S. citizens
in 1919. They had a son, Walter, born in the U.S. August owned a clothing
store in Laceyville in the 1920’s and 30’s. Chaffee concluded that Emil
Wygrala’s real mother must have died and he lived with someone else in
Germany until 1925. In 1931, Emil, who was 24 at the time, joined his father,
August, 46, who was returning to the U.S. aboard the S.S. Bremen. They
arrived on April 23 with their destination stated as Laceyville. Their
passports were dated Jan. 27, 1931 and both were listed as being married.
Marie Wygrala came to the U.S. after her husband, Emil had arrived here.
She came aboard the same ship, but on a different voyage and arrived in
New York on June 28, 1931 to eventually join her husband in Laceyville.
She spoke little English when she joined her husband who was employed at
the Laceyville Creamery. Marie currently lives with her daughter,
Kathryn Vanderpool at her home on Indian Hill near Laceyville. She keeps
herself busy by making afghans and quilts. Marie’s son, Jim, lives on Laning
Creek Road near Wysox. She remains in relatively good health and is able
to walk unassisted. Saturday night she joined others at the firemen’s buffet
and casually carried her own plate. Among the highlights of Sunday’s birthday
celebration was a card from President George Bush and First Lady Laura
Bush. The card stated: “Happy 100th Birthday. We are pleased to add our
congratulations to your celebration. You have led a remarkable life and
your experiences have contributed to the strength of our nation. We join
your family and friends in wishing you the best on your special day.” The
greeting contained the presidential seal and the signatures of George and
Laura Bush. State Representative Tina Pickett arranged for a special citation
to be issued to Marie by the Pennsylvania Legislature. Pickett was unable
to attend Sunday’s celebration due to an illness in her family. Delicious
refreshments were served including birthday cakes baked by Aileen Learn
and Ruby Boyanowski. submitted by Carol Brotzman
Woman celebrates 100th birthday, Marie Wygrala
BY JAMES LOEWENSTEIN STAFF WRITER Daily Review Published: Wednesday,
November 19, 2008
Tuscarora Township resident Marie Wygrala, who turned 100 on Tuesday,
comes to the Park Place senior center in Wyalusing every week to play bingo,
said Nina Stevens, a manager at Park Place. Wygrala, whose main meal of
the day consisted of soup when she was growing up in Germany, attended
her 100th birthday party at Park Place, where there were more fun things
to eat: cake and ice cream. “She’s a very personable lady,” said Zoria
LaLonde, who lives at Park Place, and has gotten to know Wygrala over the
years. “She’s always smiling. She has a good attitude (about things). Nothing
upsets her that I know about.” And she remains active, LaLonde said. “People
who live around her say she’s out putting clothes on the line, raking leaves,
whatever there is to do. She enjoys it,” LaLonde said. Wygrala lives with
her daughter, Kathryn Vanderpool, off U.S. Route 6 in Tuscarora Township.
Family members said that in the winter and spring, Wygrala rakes leaves
and pulls weeds outside her home. She continues to cook, and will watch
over her great- great- grandchildren sometimes, they said. She also continues
to go to a local church to help make “Ugly Quilts” for homeless people,
said Vanderpool. And she continues to walk unassisted, Vanderpool said.
“Her hearing is a little off, but other than that, she’s in good health,”
Stevens said. Wygrala said she was born in Delmerhorst, Germany. Her mother
died when she was seven years old, Vanderpool said. Her father worked in
a factory. When she was growing up, her supper on six days of the week
consisted of soup, Vanderpool said. On Sunday, though, she had boiled potatoes
and a piece of meat, Wygrala said. Wygrala said she attended school, but
did not go to high school. People had to pay to go to high school in Germany,
Wygrala explained. “Money (in my family) was scarce,” she said. She immigrated
to the United States in 1931, and came directly to Laceyville, where her
husband, Emil, was already living. At first, she and Emil Wygrala lived
in a tourist home on Main Street in Laceyville that Emil Wygrala’s parents
operated. The tourist home catered to people who were traveling through
the area, Vanderpool said. Marie Wygrala and her husband worked at the
tourist home. “I never got paid for what I did” in the tourist home, though,
Marie Wygrala said. After moving out of the tourist home, Marie and Emil
Wygrala continued to live in Laceyville, where Emil Wygrala got a job in
a creamery, family members said. Marie Wygrala has two children, six grandchildren,
six great-grandchildren, and four great- great-grandchildren. Emil Wygrala
died in 1988. Marie Wygrala had told a group of kindergartners at Laceyville
Elementary School on Tuesday that not smoking or drinking alcohol was a
key to living a long life, according to Kristy Vanderpool, who is the wife
of Nick Vanderpool — one of Marie Wygrala’s great-grandchildren. The kindergarten
class, which includes two of Marie Wygrala’s great- great-grandchildren,
had a small birthday party for Marie Wygrala on Tuesday afternoon. Marie
Wygrala also received a certificate from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
and a letter from President Bush on the occasion of turning 100. Submitted
by Carol Brotzman
I would like to note she was born Marie Szukalski daughter of
Carl and Kathryn Rustalski Szukalski
TITUS
- KUMM, Dorothy M.
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.
YOCUM
- MOORE A Virginia
A. Virginia Moore, 103, Reading, formerly of Genesee, died May 18,
2009, in the Golden Living Center, Exeter Township. She was married
to Stephen G. Moore, who predeceased her in 1977. Born Aug. 20, 1905,
in Pottstown, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Weidner)
Yocum. She was employed by the Limerick Diner for many years and
was a member of the Genesee United Methodist Church. Virginia was
a loving mother and grandmother. She loved to cook and enjoyed flowers
and birds. Surviving are a son, Edward R. (companion, Joyce McConnell)
Moore, Genesee; two daughters, Sally (Robert) Reeser and Ruth (Paul) Gordon,
both of Reading; and a daughter-in-law, Kathryn L. Moore, Schwenksville.
Other survivors include five grandchildren: Steve Wilson, Kathy (Bruce)
May, Rebecca (James) Terry, Debra (Albert) Herr and Michael (Jean) Miller;
10 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. In addition
to her husband, she was predeceased by a daughter, Virginia Lee Moore;
a brother, William D. Yocum; and a sister, Ruth Binder. Friends may
call Friday, 10 to 11 a.m., in the Genesee United Methodist Church with
services following at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Deborah L. Watkins officiating.
Burial will be in Genesee Cemetery.
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
? Eva M. NORTHRUP, 103, of Rumsey Street Ext., died Wednesday, September 20, 2009 at Steuben County Health Facility. She worked at the Woodcraft Store in Wayland and the Silk Mills of Canisteo. Survivors include a stepdaughter, Ann Ormbsy. Calling hours are 9-11 a.m. Thursday at Seager-Jones Funeral Home. Services will be held there at the conclusion of calling hours at 11 a.m. Thursday, the Rev. McDowell officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
[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
? FRENCH, Frances B.
Age 104, of Ankeny, IA, formerly of Elmira, NY, died September 26,
2008. A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 8,
2008, in Ulysses Cemetery, Ulysses, PA. Local arrangements are with the
Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA.
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