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ABELL
Abell, Ferdinand Augustus (Gus) 68, of Rome died at home of a heart attack
Thursday night, Jan. 6, 1972. Born in Rome May 29, 1904, he was the son of the
late Guy and Grace Forbes Abell. He was employed by the Towanda Box Factory for
many years and worked there until he was taken ill two weeks ago.Mr. Abell was a
member of the Rome Presbyterian Church. He belonged to the Roman Lodge No. 418,
F. and A.M. He is survived by five brothers, G. Lester, Dr. Leonard
J., and Walter B. of Rome, DeLeon of Warren Center and Dr. Guy F. of Alexandria
Bay, N.Y.; three sisters, Mrs. Keith (Helen) Blair of Rome, Mrs. John
(Marguerite) Harbachuk of Windsor, N.Y., and Mrs William (Almyra) Naylor of Fort
Walton Beach, Fla. Friends may call at the Miller funeral Home, Towanda, Sunday
from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 at the
funeral home with Rev. Harry L. Ferguson officiating.. In lieu of flowers the
family has requested that donations be made to the memorial fund of the Rome
Presbyterian Church.
ACKERSON
Ackerson, Luther A. age 63 of Kanona on Tue
February 20, 1979 at the ira Davenport Hospital, Bath. Friends may call at the
Seager-Jones Funeral Home in Bath on Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. There will be
an Elks service Friday 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The funeral and committal
service will be held at the funeral home Saturday 2 p.m. Rev. Robert Lewis of
Kanona United Methodist Church officiating. Interment Nondaga Cemetery, Bath. In
lieu of flowers donations may be made to Kanona United Methodist Church or the
Bath Ambulance Corps. Survived by three brothers, Lawrence of Kanona, Guy of
bath, John of Beaver Dams; two sisters, Mrs. Lydia Dickson of Kanona and Mrs.
Hazel Amon of Alton, one niece; nine nephews. He was born Dec 5, 1915 the son of
H. Lee and Bessie Wright Ackerson. He retired from the Corning Glass Works in
April of 1975 where he worked as a production foreman. He was a graduate of
Haverling High 1934. He was a member of Kanona United Methodist Church; Bath
Elks Club; Bath Grange; Dansville Moose.
ADAMS
Adams, Jerome J. age 59 of 341 Clinton St. Penn Yan, Friday evening, February
16, 1979 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Penn Yan. Calling hours at
the Weldon Funeral Home, Penn Yan, Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Service Monday
2 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Penn Yan Ambulance
Corp of Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Ruth
B.; two sons, Justin and Brian, both of Penn Yan; one daughter, Mrs. Donald
(Claudia) McNeely of Genesee, Pa.; two sisters, Mrs. Paul (Ellen) Kretchmer of
Elmira and Mrs. Charles (Betty) Fritz of Penn Yan; 5 grandchildren.
ALDRICH
(15 Oct. 1971)
Edward "Ned" Aldrich of 808 Glendale Drive, Endicott , N.Y. formerly of
Towanda, died Friday afternoon. Born June 10, 1888 in Burlington, son of
Ira and Mary Jennings Aldrich, he was a retired Lehigh Valley Railroad employee
Mr. Aldrich was a resident of Towanda most of his life until he moved to
Endicott several years ago. He is survived by a stepdaughter, Mrs. Angelo
Nirchi of Endicott, N.Y. and a cousin, Mrs. William Gibbons of Willseyville,
N.Y. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at the DeMarco Funeral
Home in Endicott, N.Y. Interment will be in the Riverside Cemetery at 11
a.m.
ANDREWS
Andrews, Dene D. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Rev. John R.
Polinsky on Sat. Sept. 16, 1978 at St. Francis of Assisi Chapel, Eagles Mere for
Dene D. Andrews who died Sept. 12, 1978 at Darway Nursing Home at Estella where
he had been a guest for the past three months. A Scripture Service for the
immediate family was held Friday evening at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home,
Dushore. Mr. Andrews was born in Shrewsbury Township on Nov. 23, 1903, the
youngest child of George W. and Gennetta Sweeney Andrews. During his lifetime,
Mr. Andrews was employed by Dunham and Sons, Dunham Brothers, Strout Waldron,
Muncy Valley Industries, and Pennsylvania Department of Highways. He was also
self-employed in landscaping and lawn work. He is survived by his wife, the
former Grace Smeltzer, seven sons, Dean D. of Topeka, KS., Michael K. of
Saratoga, N.Y., Eric J. of Grand Ledge, MI., S. Mark of Weiler, VT., J. Luke of
Muncy, Matthew C. and J. Pierre both college students in Williamsport, seven
daughters, Mrs. Lynne Dauzart of Pineville, LA., Mrs. Jennifer King and Miss
Bethany T. both of Gaithersburg, MD., Mrs. Gabrielle G. Gering of Cockeysville,
MD., Mrs. Demetria Crane of Burlington, N.J., Miss Patrice of Riverside, N.J.
and Mrs. Bernadette Heisler III of Burlington, N.J. Also surviving is a sister,
Mrs. Martin (Caroline) Schaeffer of Montgomery, PA.Tthe last surviving of the
family of eleven children. There are also ten grandchildren and numerous nieces
and nephews. Interment was in Eagles Mere Cemetery.
ANDREWS WILLIAM HARRISON
Wellsboro Agitator - Tuesday, Sept. 21, 1875
In the town of Venice, Cayuga county, N.Y., last week Sunday morning, Harrison
Andrews crushed his son's skull with a hatchet while the youth slept, then
aroused his daughter from slumber and shot her, not fatally, when she and a
sister escaped from the house. He then poured oil on the carpets and set
fire to the house, and then disposed of himself by putting a bullet through his
brain. The son is not expected to recover. No motive for the
atrocious deed is known. Andrews had a violent and ungovernable temper.
ANTES
Antes,Irvin L. Age 88 of Liberty Rd1, Penna. Monday, July 2, 1973 at Divine
Providence Hospital, Williamsport, Penna. Arrangements by Maneval Funeral Home,
Williamsport, Penna. Friends may call at Friedens Lutheran Church, Liberty,
Penna. Thursday 1 to 2 p. m. funeral service there Thursday at 2 p.m., Rev.
Wayne E. Walters, burial Friedens Lutheran Church Cemetery. Survived by wife,
Ocy May Temple Antes; sons, Russell and John of Elmira, Watson at home, Howard
of Gillett, Penna. And Clifton of Mansfield, Penna.; daughters Mrs. Mary
Brussler of Hughesville, Penna., Mrs. Doris Yocum of Carlisle, Penna., brother,
Leroy Antes of Winnter, S. Dakota; sister Mrs. Fred Roupp of Williamsport,
Penna.; 20 grandchildren, three great grandchildren. He was a retired farmer and
a life member of the Black Wolf Rod and Gun Club of Liberty RD, Penna. He was a
member of Friedens Lutheran Church.
ARGETSINGER
Dee Argetsinger, age 80 of Tampa, Florida, died June 1st in a local nursing
home. He was buried beside his wife in the Myrtle Hill Cemetery of Tampa. He had
earlier arranged for a short grave service, only. He was born in
Roseville, Pa., grew up in the schools of Mansfield, worked 40 years as a garage
manager in Rochester, N.Y., and then retired to Tampa,Florida with his wife. He
was the last of the five children of James and Ruby Soper Argetsinger. His
nearest of kin is a first cousin living in Rock Ridge Hom,. Northampton, Mass.
Dr. Ruth E. Decker.
BAHR
George E. Bahr, of Dushore RD, died Thursday afternoon at the Sayre House after
a short illness. He was born 80 years ago on Feb 15, 1890, in Cherry Twp., a son
of Jacob and Minerva Litzelman Bahr. He was a life-long resident of Sullivan
County, where he engaged in farming, taking great pride in his registered
Herefords. He was a member of the Herfords Association.He was a member of the
United Church of Christ in Dushore.He is survived by three sisters, Miss Mary
Bahr of Dushore, Mrs. Alice Rohe of Hughsville, Mrs. Minnie VanHorn of Elmira,
N.Y.; one aunt, Mrs. Addie Hunsinger of Montrose; several nieces and
nephews.Funeral services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at the Arthur L.Tubach
Funeral Home in Dushore with the Rev. James E. Johnson officiating. Interment
will be in the Farview Cemetery.
BAILER
Dr. Joseph R. Bailer, 70, of 21 Windsor Road, Westminster, Md., a native of
Athens died Monday night, Jan. 7, 1974, at his home following an extended
illness.His father, Joseph Bailer, a tailor was a mayor of Athens at one
time.Born in Athens, the son of the late J. Raymond and Honora Sheehan Bailer,
he had been professor of education at Western Maryland College retiring in 1971.
He had been at the college since July 1949. Dr. Bailer received his bachelor of
science degree from the University of Pittsburgh and his master’s degree and Ph.
D. degree from New York University. He attended Cambridge University in England
and the University of Grenoble in France. He taught at Robert College, Istanbul,
Turkey and the American University of Cairo, Egypt. He was also director of
secondary education at Bloomsburg State Teachers College. His family at one time
owned the Schrier Oil Co. in Athens.Dr. Bailer was a member of Kappa Delta Pi
Honorary Educational Fraternity and had been director of the graduate program at
Western Maryland College and head of the Undergraduate Program at Western
Maryland College. He was a former president of Carroll county Association of
Retarded Children and a member of the Westminster United Methodist
Church.Surviving are his wife, Margaret Cassidy Bailer; two sons, Joseph R.
Bailer III of Baltimore and John J. Bailer of Upper Marlboro; one daughter, Ann
Margaret Bailer of Silver Springs, Md.; a sister, Mrs. Florence Schrier of
Athens and Salisbury, Md.; a brother, John E. Bailer of Chicago and two
grandchildren.Funeral services were held at the Myers Funeral Home, Westminster
Thursday, Jan. 10, at 10 a.m.Dr. Reuben S. Holthaus of Western Maryland College
officiated. Burial was in Meadow Branch Cemetery.
BAKER
Baker, Frank age 86, at the Leader Nursing Center, Jersey Shore, Penna. Tuesday,
July 31, 1973. Friends may call at the Kalec Funeral Home Wednesday 7 to 9 p.m.
Funeral there Thursday at 9:45 a.m. followed by Mass of the Resurrection at
10:30 a.m., St. Casimir’s Church, burial St. Peter and Paul’s Cemetery. Survived
by sisters, Mrs. Bernice Raniewicz, Mrs. Francis (Eleanor) Curvish, Miss Mary
Baker all of Elmira, Mrs. I. Frank (Martha) Luz of Stratford, Conn.; brothers,
Joseph Baker of Rochester, Michael Baker of Horseheads, N.Y.; several nieces and
nephews; several grand nieces and grand nephews.
BARNES
Donald S. Barnes, 66, a former Sayre resident, died Monday at his home, 30
Westwood Road, Little Silver, N.J. Born in Geneva, N.Y., the son of the late Mr.
and Mrs. Williams S. Barnes he retired two years ago from the sales department
of Harmon Colors, a subsidiary of the Allied Chemical Co. in Haledon, N.J. where
he worked for 15 years. A graduate of Sayre High School, Mr. Barnes served as a
lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C. Before
he entered service, he was employed as a chemist by the R. T. Vanderbilt Co. in
New York City. Mr. Barnes had been a member of the Beacon Hill Country Club,
Atlantic Highlands, Forsgate Country Club, Cranbury, N.J., and the Chemist club
of New York City. He was a communicant of St. Johns Episcopal Church, Little
Silver. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Earle Barnes, and one brother Paul
Barnes of Sayre. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Red Bank, N.J.
BEAMAN
Beaman, Humphrey Mosher in his 93rd year at his home in Bay Shore,
Long Island on April 9, 1978. Survived by his daughter, Betty Jane; his son,
John W.; and his sister, Frances Beaman of Elmira, N.Y. Born in Mosherville, Pa.
on Sept. 8, 1885, graduated from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy with a
Doctor of Pharmacy Degree in 1907. Proprietor for over 50 years in the drug
store field in Little Neck and East Islip, N.Y. He was an active member of the
Sons of Revolution; Suffolk County Historical Society; and a member of St.
Peter’s Episcopal Church for over 45 years. The family will receive friends at
his residence on Monday 2-7 p.m. funeral services at St. Peter’s Episcopal
Church, Bay Shore, L.I. Tuesday 2 p.m. Interment in the family plot in Oakwood
Cemetery, Bay Shore, N.Y. Mr. Beaman may be remembered by a memorial to St.
Peter’s Episcopal Church Building Fund.
BECKHORN
Crooks, Mrs. Helen O. age 49, of Osceola, Pa. Wednesday Jan. 23, 1974 in
Wellsboro Friends may call Thursday 7 to 9 p.m. at the Koch funeral Home
Ulysses, Pa., where funeral and committal will be held Friday 1 p.m. Rev. Alice
Harris. Burial Ulysses Cemetery. Surviving are; parents, Mr. & Mrs. Creed
Beckhorn of Knoxville, Pa.; five daughters, Mrs. Donald (Nancy) Kemp of
Knoxville, Pa., Mrs. Daniel (Viola) Scozzari of Houston, Tex, Mrs. William
(Rebecca) Dass of Weston, W.Va. Mrs. Delos (Deborah) Smith of Wellsboro, Pa.,
Miss Linda Crooks of Osceola, Pa; seven grandchildren; three brothers, Don and
Howard Beckhorn both of North Bingham, Pa., Roy Beckhorn of Monterey, N.Y.
BEECHER - ALLEN, Barbara
Age 78, formerly of Wall Street in Elmira, died Sunday, April 8, 2007 at Bethany
Manor in Horseheads. Barbara was born January 11, 1929, a daughter of the late
James R. and Miriam Hays Beecher. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased
by her husband, Charles J. Allen, and brother, John H. Beecher. Barbara is
survived by her daughters, Sondra Kim Orlousky, with her husband, Paul of Avon
Lake, OH, and son, Matthew (Sarah) Orlousky; Valerie Allen Lee, with her
husband, Byrum of Denver, CO, and son Cooper; Karen Allen Steinegger, with her
husband Frank of Darien, CT, and children, Peter and Heidi; and Barbara Lynn
Allen of Chicago, IL; brothers and sister-in-law, James R. Beecher, Jr., of
Horseheads, and Harry H. and Peggy Beecher of Stamford, CT; sister, Judy Beecher
Allen of Charlotte, NC; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Donald F. and Beverly
Allen of Pine City, and Joanne Beecher of Elmira; along with several nieces,
nephews and cousins. Barbara earned her Masters Degree in Childhood Development
from Pennsylvania State University at State College and was a lifetime advocate
of children, first as a teacher in both Frederick, MD and Watertown, NY, and
later as a caseworker with Chemung County Child Protective Services. Barbara
raised four children in Elmira and later worked for the Linn S. Chapel Co.,
until she retired in 2000. Friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner
of Water and Walnut Sts., on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00
p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday,
April 12, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Park Church, Elmira. Donations in Barbara's
memory may be directed to either Arctic League, P.O. Box 113, Elmira NY 14902 or
The Community Foundation, 307 E. Water Street, Elmira NY 14902.
BENEDICT
Fred Benedict
Word has been received of the death of Fred Benedict of New York City on
Tuesday, November 28, 1978. Mr. Benedict, a former area resident, is survived by
a brother, Earl Benedict of Canton RD2.
BENJAMIN
Roland N. Benjamin, a native of this county who gained high recognition in the
nations banking, insurance, and farmer co-operative circles, died Tuesday, July
10 (1973), at his home, 800 Brandt Avenue, New Cumberland, Pa. His age was 85.
Mr. Benjamin was born in Liberty Corners March 8, 1888 the son of Guy C. and
Cassie Neiley Benjamin. He operated a farm in his home community until 1930 when
he took the position of state agent for the Ohio Farm Bureau Insurance Co. (now
Nationwide) in Harrisburg. He retired in 1953 as executive secretary of the
Pennsylvania Farm bureau Co-operative Ass’n with which he served 22 years. While
operating his farm at Liberty Corners, Mr. Benjamin gained state-wide
recognition for the high quality of the small grain seeds he produced and his
skill as a potato grower. He was one of the first Pennsylvania farmers to grow
more than 400 bushels of potatoes to the acre. He became well known to
Pennsylvania farmers as an officer of the State Grange and as agricultural
representative of the State Chamber of Commerce. When the Towanda Chamber of
Commerce was organized about 1921, Mr. Benjamin became one of its most active
members. He had many friends in this community who recall his friendliness, his
sincerity, his business ability. He once served as master of Bradford County
Pomona Grange and later for years was overseer of State Grange. He was a charter
member of Liberty Corners Grange, with which he was affiliated for 59 years. Mr.
Benjamin was also a 50 year member of Union Masonic Lodge No. 108 here, a
50-year member of Union chapter No. 1611, Royal Arch Masons, and a charter
member of Northern Commandery No. 16, Knights Templar. His wife, Muriel, died on
June 28 last. Surviving are; a stepson, Laurel Stone of New Cumberland; a niece,
Mrs. Rodney (Marie) Williams of Liberty Corners; three nephews, Carlton Elliott
of Liberty Corners, Lawrence Elliott of Liberty Corners and Ralph Elliott of
Monroeton; several cousins. His only sister, Mrs. Adeline Elliott of Liberty
Corners, died in 1967. Funeral services will be held this Thursday
afternoon at 1 o’clock at the Stone Funeral Home in New Cumberland with
interment at that place.
BENNETT
Bennett, Paul L. age 79, of 32 Barker Place, Waverly, Saturday, May 5, 1973, at
the Tioga General Hospital following a long illness. Friends may call at the
Luckner Funeral Home, 449 Park Ave., Waverly, Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Funeral there Monday at 2 p.m., the Rev. John Moran, pastor of the Waverly
Church of the Nazarene will officiate. Burial Glenwood Cemetery, Waverly.
Survived by wife, Celia Dove Bennett; son, Melvin Bennett of Elkland, Pa; three
grandchildren, Mrs. John (Donna) Bauman of Waverly, Mrs. Earl (Darlene) Plate of
Elmira, Paul Bennett of Elkland, Pa.; five great-grandchildren; several nieces
and nephews. Before his retirement he was employed by Lougher Bros. Of Waverly
as a painter and paper hanger. Later by Steeter Builders of Elmira. He was a
charter member of the Waverly Church of the Nazarene.
BENNETT
Robert John (Tony) Bennett, Jr. 15, of 484 Cayuta Ave., Waverly, died this
morning (29 July 1971) at the Tioga General Hospital following a brief illness.
Death was unexpected. Born in Waverly, Oct. 19 1955, the son of Robert J.
Bennett, Sr. and Mrs. Leo Cheresnowsky of Boston Mass., he was a student at the
Waverly Junior High school. Surviving besides his parents are one brother,
Thomas A. Bennett of Waverly; a half brother, John T. Bennett of Waverly; a half
sister, Kathy Bennett of Waverly; a step- sister, Miss Donna Dishler of Waverly;
his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Velma Bennett of Waverly; maternal grand parents,
Mr. And Mrs. Emo Becotte of Boston; several aunts and uncles. Friends may call
at the Luckner Funeral Home, 449 Park Ave., Waverly, Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at the funeral home Sunday at 2 p.m. Rev. Robert
E. Sampson, pastor of the Waverly Church of the Nazarene, will officiate. Burial
will be later in Glenwood Memorial Park Cemetery, Waverly.
BENNETT
Viola Bennett Boyce died at her home in Long Beach, California on March 22, 1973
at the age of 90. She was the daughter of Grant and Mary Budman Bennett and was
born in Catlin Hollow, Charleston Township on November 24, 1882. She lived in
Galeton for some years before moving to Lackawanna near Buffalo, N.Y. She then
went to California and has resided there since 1911. She was a member of the
First Baptist Church of Fourth and Pine Street, Long Beach, California and
attended the services as long as health would permit. Mrs. Boyce was a Real
Estate dealer. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Elva Gregory of Newberg,
Oregon; a son, Duane Boyce of Houston, Texas; one granddaughter, Mrs. Loren
Mills of Newberg, Oregon and two great-granddaughters, Mrs. Frank Wilson of
Sherwood, Oregon and Miss Denise Mills of Newberg, Oregon; four sisters; Mrs.
Lottie French of Troy, North Carolina, Mrs Nina West of Wellsboro RD 2, Mrs.
Laura Ross and Mrs. Luva Goodwin both of Wellsboro; several nieces and
nephews and one cousin, Clair Bennett. Burial in Newberg, Oregon.
BERGUSON
Miss Bertha Berguson, 71, of Arnot, died Saturday, Sept. 15, 1973, at her home.
She was born Oct. 2, 1901, in Landrus, a daughter of Bert and Alma Anderson
Berguson. Surviving is a brother, Albert, of Elmira, N.Y. The funeral was held
Monday at the Kuhl Funeral Home, 18 North Main Street, Mansfield. Burial was in
Lutheran Cemetery. The Rev. Maurice R. Entwistle, of Blossburg, a retired
Baptist minister, officiated.
BIANCO
Bianco, Sarapheno (Sar) age 67 of Watkins Glen RD 1, Sunday, September 24, 1978
unexpectedly at home. Friends may call at the Haughey Funeral Home Tuesday 2 to
4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and where Prayer service will be held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.
followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s of the Lake
Church. There will be prayers for the deceased at the funeral home on Tuesday at
8 p.m., Rev. Andrew Kalafsky officiating. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Survived by his wife, Agnes; two daughters, Mrs. Gael (Mary) Wasson of Watkins
Glen and Mrs. Pamela Squires of Plainwell, Mich.; one son, Sarapheno Jr. of
Watkins Glen RD; two sisters, Mrs. Elvira Perazzini of Watkins Glen and Mrs.
Lena Sforza of Rahway, N.J.; four brothers, James, John and Frank all of Watkins
Glen, and Joseph of Endicott, N.Y.; seven grandchildren; several nieces and
nephews. Mr. Bianco was a member of the Watkins Glen Elks Club No. 1546; a
member of the Moose Club No. 426 of Montour Falls; a member of the Mechanics
Club of Montour Falls; a communicant of St. Mary’s of the Lake Church; and he
was a retired restaurant owner in Watkins Glen.
BIDDLE - On the morning of Friday, Nov. 10, 2006, Ruth Eileen (Biddle) Chaapel of Canton RR 1, died quietly at Bradford County Manor. She was 58 years of age. Born in Muncy, PA on April 18, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Laura (Kilgus) Biddle. Ruth was well known as a kind, patient and giving person, generous to a fault, so it was fitting that she should choose a career in geriatric care. She was employed for many years at the Bradford County Manor, retiring only after her health challenges became overwhelming. As a young woman, Ruth was introduced by friends to Stanley Chaapel, and on Feb. 14, 1973, they were united in marriage. Together they raised a daughter and shared 33 years. Ruth was also known as a strong, independent woman who, although always ready to help others, never sought help for herself. Despite her physical limitations, Ruth would travel on her own to the hospital for her many treatments, rather than ask someone to take her. She drew her strength from the strong bonds of her family, and her unshakeable faith in the Lord. Ruth was a part of an independent, non-denominational Christian fellowship. She is survived by her husband Stanley and daughter Sara Chaapel, both at home, sister Jennie Reeder of Montoursville, step-brother Robert (Muriel) Shaylor of Troy, brother-in-law Robert Readinger of Pine Grove and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a sister, Naomi Readinger. Calling hours will be Monday, Nov. 13, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Morse & Kleese Funeral Home, 40 N. Center St., Canton, Pa. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. with Pastor John Lattimer of Faith Baptist Church and Ministers Brad Stuefen and Dan Helenek of the Independent Christian Fellowship officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Hughesville. The family suggests memorial contributions be directed to the Kidney Foundation, c/o Robert Packer Hospital, Dialysis Unit, 1 Guthrie Square, Sayre, Pa., 18840. - Daily & Sunday Review, Towanda PA, Nov. 12, 2006
BIRCHARD - Frederick B. "Fred" Birchard, 86, formerly of RR 1,
Towanda, Pa., died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006, at the Skilled Nursing Unit of
Memorial Hospital, Towanda, Pa. Born May 27, 1920, in Montrose, Pa., he was the
son of the late Edward B. and Amy Frances Ball Birchard. Fred, as he was known
by his family and many friends, was a graduate of Montrose High School, Class of
1938. On June 24, 1943, he married the former Madeline E. Steele at the Montrose
Presbyterian Church. Fred was a veteran of World War II, having served in the
128th Army Air Force Base Unit in the Central Pacific, Guadalcanal and Northern
Solomons. He was the recipient of the Degree of Legionnaire of the Legion of
Merit Medal for Exceptionally Meritorius Conduct in Performance of Services of a
Considerable Degree of Merit. Upon returning home after completing his military
service, he worked on a farm in Montrose and later was employed by the U.S.
Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Department, for 20 years. He
subsequently entered into the insurance business, operating the Oakley Insurance
Agency in Wyalusing, Pa., for 20 years, until his retirement in 1980. Fred was a
member of the Independent Baptist Church, Towanda, and was a charter member of
the Montrose V.F.W. In earlier years he enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking
and playing cards with his friends at the Elks. Fred was a devoted husband,
father, grandfather and great-grandfather and loved spending time with his
family. He will be fondly remembered by his family and friends for his kind and
gentle manner and for his keen wit and humor. He will be deeply missed.
Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, David S. and Joan R. Birchard of
Moravia, N.Y.; daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and Larry Arnold of Hornbrook,
Pa.; grandchildren, Jason Birchard and his wife, Danielle Birchard, Eric
Birchard and his wife, Krissy Birchard, Lisa Birchard, Jacob Arnold and his
wife, Toni Arnold, and Justin Arnold and his wife, Tara Arnold;
great-grandchildren, Ryan Joel Birchard, Tristin Arnold and Owen Birchard;
brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Raymond Hunsinger Jr. and Jane Hunsinger of
Montrose, Annamae Hunsinger of Springville, Pa., Dewey Hunsinger and Helen
Hunsinger of Montrose, Irma Crawford of RR 1, Susquehanna, Pa., Kathleen Davies
of Rushville, Pa., and Elaine Strohl of Springville; several nieces, nephews and
cousins; and a special friend, Jean Cummings. He was preceded in death by his
wife of 61 years, Madeline E. Steele Birchard, on Dec. 1, 2004; a son, Larry F.
Birchard, in 1967; a grandson, Joel Arnold, in 1994; two brothers, Robert and
Allison Birchard; and two sisters, Ruth Birchard and Vesta Bolles. The funeral
service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 4, at the Independent Baptist
Church, Cherry Street, Towanda, with Pastor Donn Hauser officiating. Towanda
American Legion Post No. 42 will accord military honors at the church Thursday
morning. Interment will be in the Tyler Cemetery, Elk Lake, Pa. The family will
receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral
Home, 217 York Ave. Towanda.
Published in the Daily Review on 1/2/2007.
BLAMEY
Blamey, Kenneth L. age 67, of S. Main St. Lawrenceville, Pa., Monday Feb. 25,
1974 at Corning Hospital, Corning, N.Y. Friends may call at the Parkhurst
Memorial Presbyterian Church, Elkland, Pa., Wednesday 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral at the
Lawrenceville Methodist Church Thursday at 1 p.m., the Rev. William R. Lusk.
Burial Blanchard Christian Cemetery, Blanchard, Pa. Arrangements by the Charles
L. Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, Pa. Survived by wife, Gwyneth Dunkle Blamey of
Lawrenceville, Pa. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville,
Pa., member of John A. Brashear Lodge No. 743 F&AM; member of the Valley of
Pittsburgh, Pa. Consistory. He was a Lt. Commander U.S.N.R. during World War II
serving in the South Pacific; graduate of Penn State University. He was teacher
in the Pittsburgh Public Schools for 26 years; retiring in Nov. 1967 and moved
to Lawrenceville in March 1968.
BORICK
Walter Borick, 62, of Dushore, died April 24, 1978. Born in Lopez July 29, 1915,
he was the son of Steve and Ida Nadiak. Mr. Borick was a machine operator at the
Weldon Manufacturing Company in Lopez until he entered the U.S. army in 1944.
While in the army, he served as a military policeman and was discharged in 1946.
After his discharge, Mr. Borick became the manager of Weldon Manufacturing
Company and remained in this capacity until 1957. At this time, he began to
manage the Dushore Lingerie Company, Inc., until his retirement in 1974. At the
time of his death, Mr. Borick was serving as deputy sheriff of Sullivan County.
He was a member of St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Church in Lopez; McDermott Post No.
452, American Legion of Mildred; and the White Ash Land Association. Surviving
are his widow, the former Anna Kriel of Dushore; one son, Dr. Ronald Borick of
the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville; one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Beverly)
Kutz of Tyrone, Pa; three brothers, John Borick of Pennsauken, N.J.; Nicholas
Borick of Point Pleasant, N.J. and the Rev. Paul Borick of St. Clair, Pa.; three
sisters, Mrs. Joseph (Mary) Dempsey of Dushore, Mrs. Anna Waldron of
Montoursville, and Mrs. Helen Duffield of Conshohocken, Pa.; four grandchildren;
and several nieces and nephews. A military funeral was held April 26 from the
Regina Tubach Funeral Home, 26 Water St. Dushore. Burial service was held in St.
Vladimir’s Orthodox Church, Lopez. Interment was in the parish cemetery where
graveside military services were conducted by McDermott Post No. 452, American
Legion of Mildred.
BOSTWICK
Bostwick, Philo B. age 59, of Morris, Penna. Suddenly Thursday, July 12, 1973 at
his home. He was born May 7, 1914, in Towanda, a son of Leon and Nina Truesdale
Bostwick. Surviving, are two daughters, Mrs. John Thornton and Mrs. Robert
McCarthy, both of Morris; four sisters, Mrs. William Kramer of Williamsport,
Mrs. Kenneth House, of Blossburg, Mrs. Kenneth Harris, of Harpersville, N.Y. and
Mrs. Donald Aylesworth, of Albany, N.Y. several stepchildren and three
grandchildren. The funeral was held Sunday Tussey’s, 139 main Street, Wellsboro,
with the Rev Perry Shoemaker Sr., pastor of the Morris United Methodist church,
officiating. Burial was in Cherry Grove Cemetery, Nordmont, Penna.
BRAVO - TURNER, Evelyn Bravo
Wife of Rev. Frederick L. Turner for 62 years, died January 9, 2007 at home in
Appleridge of Bethany Village, Horseheads, New York. Memorial for Evelyn will be
held on April 14, 2007 in two identical services: one at the First United
Methodist Church of Horseheads in the Chapel at 11:00 a.m. and at 2:00 p.m. in
the Empire Room of Appleridge of Bethany Village. Evelyn and Fred affirm St.
Paul's statement in 1 Corinthians, chapter 15, "There is a physical body, and
there is a spiritual body." (Verse 44) We gratefully decline gifts of flowers;
we do invite you to give your gifts of love to the church or faith that you
support. Those wishing may make memorials in Evelyn's name to Southern Tier
Hospice and Palliative Care, 11751 East Corning Rd., Corning, NY 14830. Funeral
arrangements have been entrusted to the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc.
BROWN - Alice May Brown Meeker, age 81, of North Hopkins Street, Sayre, Pa died on Thursday, November 9, 2006 following a brief period of declining health. Alice was born on February 7, 1925 in Windham, PA the daughter of the late Ward Mills and Mavia (Cook) Brown of Windham. She was a graduate of Rome High School, class of 1942. On July 3, 1948 in Nichols, Alice married her best friend Ernest H. Meeker, he preceded her on January 14, 1991. Alice was employed by Belle Knitting, Blue Swan, and Sayre Lingerie for fifty years. She was assistant to Donald N. Simmons, owner of Sayre Lingerie, for many years. Alice is survived by her sister and brother-in-law L. Lucille and Walter J. Smith of North Towanda, Pa; sister-in-law Louise Brown Tucker of RD#5, Towanda; nephews Larry W. (Lois) Brown and Robert C. (Sharon) Brown all of Rome, Pa; great nieces and nephews, Kevin L. (Becky) Brown, David W. (Joy) Brown all of Rome, Pa; Shelley (Donald N.) Litzelman of Dushore, Pa; Lisa Brown (Neal) Snyder of Rome, Pa; Kim (Karl) Jefferson of Milan, Pa; Robert W. (Kelly) Brown of Rome, Pa. Great great nieces and nephews: Monica and Megan Brown, Cody and Caleb Litzelman, Justin, Troy and Jaycee Brown, Jordan and Colton Snyder, Katy and Karlee Jefferson, and Carter Brown. Sister-in-law Junia Meeker of Lounsberry, NY; nieces and nephews Beverly Meeker of Lounsberry, NY; Carlene (Robert) Bullock of Maine, NY; nephew Robert (Theresa) Meeker of Port Crane, NY; great nieces and nephews Madison Meeker, Jordan Meeker and Tyler Donahue. Great nephews Trevor and Ben Bullock. Many special friends among them, Frank and Lela Park of Chemung, NY; Betsy Schumacher of Sayre, Pa; Gary and Rita Gregory of Sayre, Pa; Jean McCabe of Sanborn, NY. A time of remembering the special gift Alice was to all of us will be held on Sunday, November 12th at 3 pm at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols with Rev. Daniel Martin of the Nichols United Methodist Church, officiating. A period of visitation and sharing memories will be held on Sunday from 1 pm until the time of the service at 3 at the funeral chapel. Family and friends are also invited to attend graveside services and prayers of committal on Monday, November 13th at 10 am in the Nichols Cemetery. For the love and care shown to Alice, the family requests that memorial contributions be directed to Guthrie Hospice, RR# 1, Box 154, Towanda, Pa. 18848 in loving memory of Alice May Brown Meeker. - Daily & Sunday Review, Towanda PA, Nov. 10, 2006
BURBANK James R.
Age 82, of Columbia Crossroads, PA, died Tuesday, April 10, 2007, at Ashton
Healthcare, Athens, PA. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Grace;
son, Terry of Elmira; along with several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Private funeral services will take place at the convenience of the family. In
lieu of flowers, those wishing may direct contributions to his family to assist
with expenses. Walter J. Kent Funeral Home is assisting the family.
BURNHAM - John W. "Jack" Burnham, Jr., 77, of Troy, PA died on
Tuesday, January 2, 2007 at home. He was the husband of Frances M. (Sargent)
Burnham who died in 1980. Family and friends are welcome to call from 2-3:45
p.m. on Saturday, January 6, 2007 at the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home
Inc., 110 West Main Street, Troy, PA. A Masonic service will be held at 3:45
p.m. The memorial service to honor Jack's life will be held Saturday at 4 p.m.
Officiating will be Rev. Kenneth Marple of the Olde Covert Church. Jack was born
June 29,1929 in Troy Township, Bradford County, Pa.. He was the son of the late
J. Wallace and Millicent (Kittle) Burnham. Jack was a graduate of Troy High
School, class of 1946. He was Protestant by faith. Jack was a retired farmer,
postal rural route carrier, hauled hay and straw to and from New York State
farms for several years, and delivered gasoline for Van Dyne Oil before finally
retiring in 1998. He was a 55-year member of the Free & Accepted Masons Trojan
Lodge #306 and was a Past Master of the lodge, and was an over 50-year member of
the Troy Grange. Jack made many friends and acquaintances over the years on the
delivery routes, restaurants, and coffee shop stops. He loved to have a
conversation with anyone along his journey to hash over old times, places,
family, friends, neighbors, relatives, farming, tractors and machinery,
snowmobiles, hunting or just anything you could think of. Jack is survived by
his two daughters, Brenda (Jeff) Brewer and Linda Burnham, both of Troy, Pa.,
three grandchildren, Tracy (Jim) Jenkins, Ryan Brewer, and Stephen Burnham, one
great granddaughter, Kendal Jenkins; three aunts, Jean Kennedy, Doris K.
McClure, and Fannie Ingerick, along with several nieces and nephews. Jack was
preceded in death by his parents, his wife Frances, and his sister Claire B.
Young. Contributions may be made in Jack's memory to the Olde Covert Church, RD
1 Box 368 Troy, Pa. 16947 or to the charity of your choice.
Published in the Daily Review on 1/4/2007.
CLAPP - Wm. Henry Clapp, Jr., age 64, of Terry Township, died on Saturday, November 18, 2006, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa. He was born on August 6, 1942, in Abington, Pa., a son of the late William Henry Clapp, Sr. and Ruth Boyer Clapp. Henry's parents were produce farmers, and he was engaged in the operations on the family farm. He was a graduate of Council Rock High School, Class of 1960, in Newtown, Pa. Prior to his retirement in 2003, he was employed by the Northampton, Bucks County, Municipal Authority. He has been a resident of Bradford County since 1972, having moved from Bucks County He was a member of the National Geographic Society. He was an avid hunter, and enjoyed an occasional fishing trip to Canada, and found great enjoyment in his time spent fishing on the Susquehanna River. He also found enjoyment in attending and watching antique tractor pulls. Mr. Clapp was an enthusiast, and found great interest in Bradford County history, and was a supporter of the Bradford County Historical Society. He leaves surviving his family: Beatrice Clapp; sons and daughter in-laws: William W. and Shirley Clapp, Willard J. and Sue Clapp; a daughter and son-in-law: Melissa R. and Jeremy Dunton; a very special friend: Doty Hitchcock; and by four grandchildren: William N. Clapp, Carly Clapp, Jacob Clapp, and Joel Ott. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son Wilbur John Clapp in 1963. A private family service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the McHenry Funeral Home, 106 Church Street, Wyalusing, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bradford County Historical Society, 21 Main Street, Towanda, PA 18848, in Wm. Henry Clapp's memory. - Daily & Sunday Review, Towanda PA, Nov. 19, 2006
DENMARK - MORRIS, Betty D.
Dundee/Glenora
Age 86, of Dundee, NY, died Sunday, April 15, 2007, at Arnot Ogden Medical
Center in Elmira, NY. Honoring her wishes there are no prior calling hours. A
private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu
of flowers, the family respectfully requests memorial contributions be made to
the Dundee Library, 32 Water St., Dundee, NY 14837. Betty was born Sept. 20,
1920 in Van Etten, NY, the daughter of the late Harold and Della Rogers Denmark.
She graduated from Van Etten High School in 1936, and from Albany State Teachers
College in 1939 with a degree in English and History. After college she worked
as a reporter for the Binghamton Press at the Norwich Bureau. On January 28,
1945 in Norwich, NY, she married Leland A. "Bunky" Morris. She became a teacher
and taught at the high school level in the West Irondequoit School District for
over 25 years before retiring in 1984. Mrs. Morris was a member of the
Congregational Church in West Irondequoit, where she lived for many years. They
have lived along Seneca Lake since 2003, previously of Scio, NY. "Betty was an
avid reader, gardener and mentor to her family and friends alike". She is
survived by her husband of 62 years, Leland A. Bunky Morris at home; three sons,
John (Martha) Morris of Big Springs, TN, Jeffrey (Laurie Richer) Morris of
Dundee, Jay (Mary) Morris of Cuba, NY; two daughters, Jill Morris of Rochester,
and Dale Morris of Berkeley, CA; ten grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and
several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Monroe "Denny"
Franklin Denmark in 1956. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Baird Funeral
Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee.
DE PUE Raymond A.
Of Elmira, NY
Age 87, died peacefully with his loving family at his side on Sunday, April 15,
2007, at St. Joseph's Hospital after a short illness. He was a Veteran of the US
Army and proudly served his country for 5 years during WWII, which included a
year in the South Pacific. He served his local community as a Fireman in the
city of Elmira for 30 years retiring in 1982 as a Captain. He was an avid
hunter, fisherman and gardener. Raymond is survived by his loving wife of 61
years, Geppina M. DePue; beloved children: daughter and son-in-law, Diane and
Tom Ames of Horseheads, NY; son and daughter-in-law, Darrell and Carol DePue of
Brandon, FL; daughter, Dorine DePue of Elmira, NY; son and daughter-in-law, Dean
and Julie DePue, also of Elmira, NY; along with 11 grandchildren and 11
great-grandchildren. He was the son of Frank A. and Bessie (Crandall) DePue who
have preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death are three brothers,
Frank Jr., John and Ernest; two sisters, Irene and Betty. Also surviving Raymond
are two brothers, Robert and Donald; two sisters, Eunice and Jeanette;
sisters-in-law, Gina Chalk and Ida Maria; brother-in-law, Vincent (Jan)
Giannini. At his request there will be no prior calling hours or services. In
lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to his loving wife Geppina
at 102 South Ave., Elmira, NY 14904, in his memory. Arrangements have been
entrusted to the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY
14904.
ELLIOTT - Jeanne Elizabeth Elliot, age 61, of Wysox, Pa., died on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006, at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Pa. Jean was born on June 30, 1945, in Camp Lejeune, N.C., at the Naval Hospital, a daughter of Chester F. and Hillary Kinnear Elliot Jr. She graduated from Woodbridge High School in 1963, and from there she attended Mansfield State College, from which she graduated in 1967. Jeanne started teaching in Wyalusing in September of 1967. She was instrumental in starting the Washington DC trip, and she helped organize the trip and fundraisers for the trip for 30 years. Jeanne was also very active in the WAEA, serving as president for 10-plus years; she presented in-services on computers when technology was being introduced to the schools. She served on many committees for the school, especially the curriculum development committee. She was a math adviser for the sixth-grade class, which won multiple state awards for its high scores. Jeanne was a financial contributor to those students who would normally be unable to attend field trips. She was a much-loved sixth-grade schoolteacher in the Wyalusing Area School District. Surviving are: her father and mother, Chester and Hillary Elliot Jr. of Wysox; brother and sister-in-law, Chester and Edith Elliot III of Arvada, Colo.; niece and husband, Kristin and Brian Fox of Arvada; and great-niece and great-nephew, Elliot Fox of Arvada and Nicholas Fox of Arvada. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16, at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 1 Grovedale Lane, Wyalusing, Pa., with the Rev. Barry Ballard presiding. Friends may call from noon until the time of the service on Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to the Wyalusing Sixth Grade Trip Fund, c/o Joe Darrow, RR4 Box 4008, Wyalusing, Pa. 18853 - Daily & Sunday Review, Towanda PA, Nov. 15, 2006
FABER - HODGE, Cheryl
Age 43, formerly of Elmira, died on April 8, 2007 in Meadville after a long
battle with cancer. She was born November 12, 1963 in Elmira, to Joseph J. Faber
III and Sharon Storch. She is survived by her father and his companion, Barbara
Fairbanks of Elmira; one daughter, one son, and two grandchildren. Memorial
contributions may be sent to the Saegertown United Methodist Church Food Pantry,
P.O. Box 689, Saergertown, PA 16433. Arrangements are private and under the
direction of Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home and Crematory, 614 Baldwin St.,
Meadville, PA 16335. 814-724-7860.
FLY - Walter M. Fly, age 71, of Wyalusing, Pa., died on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa. He was born on April 21, 1935, in Gardenville, Pa., a son of the late Lloyd and Lavina Greene Fly. On March 30, 1957, Walter and Elizabeth Tyler Fly were united in marriage. It has been a loving and devoted marriage of more than 49 years. Prior to his retirement in 1997, he was a dairy farmer and a self-employed carpenter in the Bucks County area. He was a member of the Danboro Reformed Church of America in Danboro, Pa., and locally had attended the Wyalusing United Methodist Church. Mr. Fly built his log home in Wyalusing. He and his wife have been residents of this area for the past four years. He found great enjoyment in his time spent with his family, woodworking, camping and traveling, and walking through the woods looking at nature and wildlife was a favorite pastime. He leaves surviving his wife, Elizabeth "Betty" Fly, at home; three children, Walter M. (Susan) Fly Jr., of Hummelstown, Pa., Donna (John) Meeley of New Castle, Del., and Pamela Fly of Wyalusing; two brothers, John Fly of Chalfont, Pa., and Richard Fly of Terrytown, Pa.; and six grandchildren: Aubree, Walter III, Becky, Thomas, Lauren and Colleen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 17, in the Wyalusing United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Diane Prentice, pastor, officiating. Local arrangements have been entrusted to the McHenry Funeral Home, 106 Church St., Wyalusing. A memorial service will also be held on Saturday, Nov. 18, in the Reed & Steinbach Funeral Home of Doylestown. Interment will follow in the Mechanicsville Cemetery, Mechanicsville, Pa. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials may be made to Martha Lloyd Community Services, 190 W. Main St., Troy, Pa. 16947, in Mr. Walter Fly's memory. - Daily & Sunday Review, Towanda PA, Nov. 15, 2006
GILBERT - RUMSEY, Elsie
Age 79, of Canton, PA, formerly of New Jersey, died April 17, 2007. Born in
Neptune, NJ, on December 23, 1927, the daughter of Clarence and Lela (Truex)
Gilbert. Elsie was the beloved wife of James Rumsey and a devoted mother and
grandmother. Elsie received her Bachelor's Degree from Mansfield and taught Home
Economics in Bradley Beach, NJ, until retiring in 1988. She was a member of the
Ward United Methodist Church in Canton, American Legion Auxiliary in Neptune,
Elks Club in Asbury Park, and the Bradley Beach Volunteer Fire Company. Elsie
loved the beauty in nature and especially enjoyed flowers, traveling and
snowmobiling. She was also talented in quilting and crocheting. Surviving is her
husband, Jim; three children, Walter (Elizabeth) Rumsey of Manalapan, NJ, Joseph
(Andrea) Rumsey of Toms River, NJ, and Frank (Loretta) Rumsey of Oakhurst, NJ;
seven grandchildren. She was predeceased by an infant son, Gilbert Roger Rumsey.
Funeral services and burial will be held in New Jersey. A memorial service will
be held locally and announced at a later date. Assisting the family with
arrangements is Pepper Funeral Home in Canton.
GRAVES Darryl Judson
Age 56, of Elmira Heights, NY. He was born September 8, 1950 in Elmira to Judson
and Onalee (Hartman) Graves and died Tuesday, April 10, 2007, at the VA Medical
Center, Syracuse, NY. He was predeceased by his mother, Onalee on January 31,
2006; and is survived by his sons, Andrew (Ingrid Chesnick) and Daniel Graves,
both of Elmira Heights; father, Judson Graves of Horseheads; sisters, Deirdra
Ettenberger of Horseheads and Melanie (John) Rahr of Millport; along with
several nieces, nephews and many close friends. Darryl, along with his father,
owned Graves Press in Elmira Heights. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving
aboard the guided missile frigate Harry E. Yarnell; volunteered as an E.M.T.
with Schuyler Ambulance, was very active in Five Rivers Council, Boy Scouts of
America and was an avid outdoorsman. His memberships include the Elmira Heights
Zoning Board of Appeals, Elmira Heights Volunteer Fire Department, American
Legion Clarence R. Oliver Post 154, Elmira Heights, the Elmira Stamp Club and
several local PBA's. In 1993, Darryl and his father were the recipients of the
inaugural Elmira Heights, Henry C. O'Neill Citizen of the Year Award. Family and
friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at
Washington Ave., Elmira, on Friday, April 13th,- from 6 to 9 p.m. A memorial
service will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, those
wishing may remember Darryl by showing an act of kindness for someone or through
donations to the charity of one's choice.
HESSELBACH Albert J.
died April 15, 2007. He is survived by his beloved wife, Karen; son, Ken (Renee)
Hesselbach of Hampshire, IL; daughters, Deb (Chris) Patchin of Williamsport, PA,
and Krista (Dave) Pryne of Ulster, PA; stepson, Tim Brakin of Myrtle Beach, SC;
four grandchildren. Al was an avid hunter and fisherman. Arrangements with the
Barber Funeral Home in Horseheads are taking place privately.
HETHERLY Raymond W.
Age 60, of Waverly, NY, died Tuesday, April 10, 2007, at Robert Packer Hospital,
Sayre, PA. He was predeceased by his parents, Walter Hetherly (11/22/00) and
Lucy Hetherly (6/17/05). He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Jeanette
Hetherly, Waverly; sisters and brothers-in-law, Norma and Jim White, Garland,
Texas, Jean and John Melick, Canastota, NY; brothers-in-law and their wives, Mr.
and Mrs. Roger Robert, Owego, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Robert, Easton, Pa., Mr.
Ronald Robert, Waverly, NY; father-in-law, Mr. Allan Robert, residing at the
Tioga Nursing Facility, Waverly; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and
nephews on both sides of his family. The funeral service will be held at 11:30
a.m., Saturday, at the Coleman & Daniels Funeral Home, Rt. 434, Apalachin.
Pastor Joseph Blair will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at the
convenience of the family. The family will receive friends 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.,
Saturday, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make
contributions to the American Cancer Society, 31 Adams Ave., Endicott, NY 13760.
HOFFMAN- Georgia Anna Cooley 91, of Bridge Street Hill, Towanda RR 3, Towanda Twp., Pa. died Wednesday evening November 8, 2006 at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial Hospital, Towanda, Pa. Georgia was born December 8, 1914 in Wyalusing, Pa. the daughter of the late George Hoffman and Anna Shafer Hoffman. She was a graduate of Wyalusing Valley High School and was employed as a social worker by the Chemung County Department of Social Services in Elmira, N.Y. for many years. Surviving are: her children: Bruce Campbell and his wife Alice Campbell of Ulster, Pa. Ronald Campbell and Betty of Towanda RR#3, Lillian Griffin and her husband Edward Griffin of Fairfield, CA. Ardyce Blackburn of Amarillo, Tex. 15 grandchildren and Several Great Grandchildren; Brothers: Donald Hoffman and his wife Pat Hoffman of Wyalusing, Pa. and Ernest Hoffman of Liberty Corners, Pa. Several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by: a Grandson, Rex Campbell and by a Sister, Dora Kasmierski. A memorial service will be held Saturday November 11, 2006 at 6 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave. Towanda, Pa. with the Rev. Richard Barner, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, Towanda, officiating. There are no calling hours. Interment services will be private. - The Daily & Sunday Review, Towanda PA, Nov. 10, 2006
HOWARD
Larry Dean Howard Age 54, of Gillett, PA, died on Saturday, May 18, 2002 at the
Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. He was born on March 29, 1948 in Sayre, PA, a
son of the late Edward and Olive (Seipler) Howard. He was employed by the
Kennedt Valve of Elmira, NY where he was involved in the manufacturing of
fire equipment. Larry is survived by his daughter, Carla (Ken) Nero of Bently
Creek, PA and Laura (Ed) Brunell of Allentown, PA; one brother, Howard Seipler
of Powell, PA; four sisters, Rose Johnson, Barb Campbell, Sue Vanderpool all of
Towanda, PA and Dorothy Potter of Niagra Falls, NY; six grandchildren,
Robbie, Patience, Asia Nero, Brook Mengel II and Brandon and Kerie
Brunell. Mr. Howard in predeceased by his parents; brothers, Edward and Jeff
Howard; and sisters, Bonnie Donovan, Paula Allen, Beatrice Howard and Harriet
Howard. Family and friends are invited to call at Roberts Funeral Home, Inc.,
279 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY on Wednesday, May 22, 2002 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The funeral service will immediately follow at 7 p.m. at the funeral home with
Rev. James Carr officiating.
JANNONE - Gerard J. "Jerry" Jannone, age 76, co-founder and resident of Camp Ballibay, Camptown, Pa., died on Monday, Nov. 13, 2006, at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Pa. Jerry was born on Dec. 23, 1929, on Staten Island, New York City, a son of the late James A. and Agnes McLaughlin Jannone. He attended New Dorp High School, Rhodes Preparatory and NYU. He earned a BA in psychology and MS in education, attending Columbia University, Wagner College, Newark College of Engineering, Rutgers University and Kean College. He taught in Mountainside, N.J., and Berkeley Heights, N.J., and was department chairman in Woodcliff Lake, N.J., in science. An avid pilot, he flew the camp's twin-engine aircraft and was for many years a flight instructor CFI-I. He married the former Dorothy J. Piatek on Dec. 27, 1959, and they celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary in 2005. Jerry served in the U.S. Army after World War II. Jerry and Dottie founded Camp Ballibay in 1964, and left high school teaching shortly thereafter to devote full time to the business. Ballibay grew from its beginning as a small visual art and equestrian camp to an incredible program for children interested in all areas of the fine and performing arts. Gerard designed all the buildings on campus, and laid the foundations for all the programs and activities in which children can participate. In 1998 his son John joined Jerry and Dottie in the operation and development of Ballibay. Jerry remained an active force in the camp business until his death, building both programs and facilities. He was particularly fond of the developing country and western music program, and his most recent idea was the addition of a program in the Chinese martial art Tai Chi. 2007 will mark Ballibay's 44th summer of operation. Ballibay was Jerry's life's work; his passion and his greatest accomplishment. Jerry was a member of St. Mary's of the Assumption Catholic Church in Wyalusing, Pa., and was former director of the former First National Bank of Bradford County for eight years, and was also a director of the former Keystone Financial Inc. Surviving are: his spouse, Dorothy, at home; son, John J. Jannone of Camptown; brother, Richard Jannone of Plainfield, N.J.; and grandson, Anselm Cairo Jannone of Brooklyn, N.Y. He was predeceased by an infant sister, Babe. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18, at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 1 Grovedale Lane, Wyalusing, Pa., with the Rev. Philip S. Rayappan, his pastor, presiding. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday at the funeral home. The family will provide the flowers and requests that memorial contributions be directed to a charity of one's choice. - Daily & Sunday Review, Towanda PA, Nov. 15, 2006
JAYNE - Mr. Claude Jayne Jr., age 79, of RR 2, Box 2282, Lacey Street,
Laceyville, Pa., died at Geisinger Wyoming Valley, in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., on
Saturday evening, Dec. 30, 2006. Known by many as "Junior," he was born in
Meshoppen, Pa., on Dec. 17, 1927, the son of the late Claude and Esther Remaley
Jayne Sr. Junior was a graduate of the Laceyville High School, Class of 1945. He
worked all of his life as a mechanic, for Ted Luce Garage in Laceyville; Whipple
Brothers Lumber Yard Garage; Sylvania, in Towanda, Pa.; and the Dutch Repsher
Garage, where he retired in 1989. Junior was a member of the Franklin Lodge No.
263 F&AM of Laceyville and the Valley of Scranton Consistory, in Dallas, Pa.
Junior is survived by his wife, the former Anna Mae Cook Jayne, to whom he was
married for 58 years; two sons, David Jayne and Mary Ann Burgess of Laceyville
and Roger Jayne and Betsy Fries of Laceyville; also a brother and his wife,
Kenneth and Betty Jayne of Laceyville; three grandchildren, Angela Jayne and
Wayne Ciprich, Brad Jayne and Alisha Colegrove, and Chad Jayne and Abby
McClaskey; and two great-grandchildren, Dylan Ciprich and Braden Jayne. Besides
his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Carol Angel Jayne.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 3, at the Sheldon
Funeral Home, Main Street, Laceyville, with Mr. Ronald Learn, a longtime friend
of the family, officiating. Interment will be in the Lacey Street Cemetery in
Laceyville. Family and friends may call at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until
the time of the service on Wednesday. Masonic services will be conducted by the
members of the Franklin Lodge No. 263 F&AM on Wednesday before the start of the
funeral service. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make memorial
contributions to the Laceyville Ambulance Association, P.O. Box 274, Laceyville,
Pa. 18623, or to the Goodwill Fire Co., P.O. Box 207, Laceyville, Pa. 18623.
Published in the Daily Review on 1/2/2007.
KEEFE J.E. Keefe, Funeral Director, Dies
Jeremiah E. Keefe, for 40 years an Elmira funeral director, died Monday at St.
Joseph's Hospital after an extended illness. Mr. Keefe, who was 75, operated
Keefe's Funeral Home at 436 Broadway from 1927 until 1967. Mr. Keefe lived at
438 Broadway, and was a member of St. Mary's Church, Elmira Elks Lodge, the
Fraternal Order of Eagles and was an honorary member of the National Funeral
Directors Association.
KEEFE Jerry E.
Age 75, of 428 Broadway, Monday, Aug. 25, 1969. Friends may call at 436
Broadway, Tuesday 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Prayer
service there Thursday at 9:15 a.m. followed by Requiem High Mass at 10 a.m. in
St. Mary's Church. Survived by wife, Ernestine; sister, Mrs. Edward (Mary) Kain
of Elmira; several cousins. Mr. Keefe was a retired Funeral Director; member of
St. Mary's Church; Elmira Lodge of Elks; Fraternal Order of Eagles; was an
honorary member of National Funeral Directors Association.
LUNDY - Mrs. Doris Lundy Spako, age 88, of Laporte, PA died on Sunday, November 19, 2006 at the Arnot Ogden Hospital in Elmira, NY. Doris was born in Warrensville, PA on December 23, 1917, a daughter of the late Samuel Edward and Tacey Kimble Lundy. Her family moved to Bradford, PA, where she married Benedict (Ben) Spako of Salamanca, NY, on March 22, 1935. They resided in Williamsport for several years and in 1958 they purchased the Laporte Hotel. Doris was the chef and Ben tended bar and operated the hotel for 16 years retiring in 1972. Ben predeceased her on April 3, 1972. Doris was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Laporte and a member of the Laporte Women's Club and the Mountain Ash Cemetery Association. She enjoyed cooking and baking for friends, family, community and church. Surviving is son and daughter-in-law: Daniel & Sharon Spako of Muncy, PA; daughters and sons-in-law: Judy & Leland Pike of Elmira, N.Y. Marie & Dennis Bement of Elmira, N.Y. daughter-in-law: Kathleen Gerrity Spako Beardsley of Newark, DE; brother and sister-in-law: Dale & Ann Lundy of Williamsport, PA; and sister: Mildred Tipton of Long Island, N.Y., 11 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son, James D. Spako of Newark, DE on December 6, 1992. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006 at 10 a.m. at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, PA and will be followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at St. Basil's Church, Dushore, PA with the Rev. Bert S. Kozen, her pastor, presiding. Interment will be in Mountain Ash Cemetery, Laporte, PA. Friends may call on Tuesday, Nov. 21, from 5-8 p.m. at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home in Dushore, PA. There will be a Vigil Service at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. - Daily & Sunday Review, Towanda PA, Nov. 21, 2006
McCARTHY - John Francis McCarthy Jr., age 64, of Wyalusing, Pa., died on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2006, at his home. John was born in West Chester, Pa., Dec. 23, 1942, a son of the late John F. and Mary Buck McCarthy. He graduated from Bishop Shanahan High School in West Chester. John served with the U.S. Army and was stationed in Korea during the Vietnam War. After he was discharged he worked for the U.S. Postal System in West Chester, retiring to this area in 1998 after 36 years of service. John was a member of St. Basil's Church, Dushore, Pa. During his working career in West Chester, he was very active in VFW Post 106 (life member), Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 908, B.P.O.E. Lodge 853, Fame Fire Company and the Philadelphia Athletics Historical Society. He was a 4th-degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 1333, where he was the financial secretary for 25 years. When John moved to this area he became actively involved with the Loyalsock Post No. 996 American Legion, Dushore, where he was a life member and also the Ancient Order of Hibernians. Known to his friends as "The Big Dipper" or "Uncle George," John was noted for "making new friends." Surviving are: his longtime companion, Mary Lou Meehan of Wyalusing; two brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Beverly McCarthy of West Chester, and Thomas and Mary Ellen McCarthy of Hanford, Calif.; two sisters and brother-in-law, Mary Agnes and Raymond Moran of West Chester and Louise Beans of West Chester; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 5, 2007 at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, and will be followed at 11 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Basil's Church, Dushore, with the Rev. Bert S. Kozen, his pastor, presiding. Interment will be in St. Basil's Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 4, at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home. The family will provide the flowers and asks that memorials be directed to: Loyalsock American Legion Post No. 996, P.O. Box 171, Dushore, Pa. 18614, or to Knights of Columbus, PO Box 853, Dushore, Pa. 18614. Graveside military services will be accorded by members of Loyalsock Post No. 996 American Legion, Dushore. Members are asked to assemble and pass in review at 7 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Published in the Daily Review on 1/2/2007.
MEYERS - BIRCH, Sylvia M. - Sylvia M. Birch, 93, formerly of Macedon, died on Aug. 26, 1998 in Fort Worth, Texas. Mrs. Birch was born in Towanda, PA on June 13, 1905, a daughter of Burt and Eva NICHOLS MYERS. She lived in Texas for 11 years and was a member of the Macedon Senior Citizens. Mrs. Birch lived in Macedon for several years. Interment in St. Ann's Cemetery, Palmyra. Mrs. Birch is survived by two daughters, Charlene (Donald) MACK of Azle, Texas, and Leona (Robert) ALVUT of Fairport; two sons, James of Sodus, formerly of Newark, and Charles of Montana; several grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one brother, Lemual MYERS of Niagara Falls, NY; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Ross, in 1984; daughter-in-law, Lela BIRCH on Oct. 3, 1997; and son, William, in 1970
MILLER Gene R.
Of Millerton, PA
died peacefully on Saturday, April 14, 2007, in his home surrounded by his
loving family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc.
MILLER Gene R.,
Millerton, PA
Born November 20, 1938 in London, Ontario Canada. Preceded in death by his
parents, Charles Wayne Miller and Doris (Harper) Miller; and brother, Joel
Miller. Gene died peacefully on April 14, 2007 in his home surrounded by his
loving family. Gene is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 31 years,
Martha (Burdick) Miller; loving sister, Lynne Miller of Tonawanda, NY; beloved
children, Raymond (Regina) Miller of Tioga, PA, Charles (Rai-Anne) Miller of
North Carolina, Brian Burdick, Christine (Calvin) McWhorter, John (Gwendolyn)
Burdick, Mark (Melanie) Burdick, all of Millerton, PA; 18 grandchildren and
three great-grandchildren. Mr. Miller was a district manager and salesman for
Jewel T Home Shopping for 27 years in the Southern Tier. Memorial services to
honor Gene's life will be held at Daggett United Methodist Church on Saturday,
April 21, 2007, at 1:00 p.m. Pastor Robert Strozyk will be presiding over
services for Gene. Interment will take place at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Gene's name to the American Cancer
Society, 1316 College Ave., Elmira, NY 14901. Arrangements are entrusted to
Olthof Funeral Home, Inc.
MONTGOMERY - Ralph Montgomery, 78, of Cold Spring, N.Y. and West Burlington, Pa. died at his Cold Spring home on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2007, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born the youngest of nine children to Tobias Esto and Georgina Maudina Montgomery on January 1, 1929 in Wayne, Oklahoma. His family fled Oklahoma in 1934 amid the Great Depression and Dust Bowl and settled briefly in Scottsdale, Arizona where Ralph attended elementary school. They eventually settled in Downey, California and Ralph graduated from Downey High School. He earned an Associate's Degree from Fullerton College, then worked in Alaska before being drafted into the Army and serving in Japan from 1950–1952. After completing military service he earned a Bachelor's Degree at Whittier College (California) in 1954 and began a teaching career in California. Enroute to a teaching assignment at the Department of Defense Dependents' Overseas School in Okinawa, Japan, in 1956 he met Eileen Curtin from New York City, who was traveling to a teaching assignment at the same school. Ralph and Eileen married on February 21, 1957 in Okinawa. He returned to United States in 1959 settling in Cold Spring, NY where he and Eileen raised nine children. He worked as a teacher, speech therapist, and speech pathologist for Haldane School, Putnam Valley Schools, B.O.C.E.S. and in private practice. He also worked as a mail carrier in Cold Spring and Garrison. Ralph earned a Master's Degree in Speech Pathology from the New York University in 1969. He was an active parishioner and lector at Our Lady of Loretto Church and member of Loretto Council #536 of the Knights of Columbus. He was recently inducted into the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion. He served on the Philipstown Planning Board, Haldane School Board, and Philipstown Republican Committee. He was a founding member of the North Highlands Fire Department and Treasurer for the Cub Scouts. His proudest service was to his family as a dedicated and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. In 1992 he and Eileen retired to their farm in Bradford County, Pennsylvania where he realized a life long dream of returning to an agricultural community. He is survived by his wife, Eileen of Cold Spring, nine children, twenty-seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was predeceased by one grandchild. A Mass of Christina Burial will be held at Our Lady of Loretto Church, 24 Fair St, Cold Spring, N.Y. on Friday, January 5, at 11:30 a.m. followed by interment at Cold Spring Cemetery. Friends may call at the Clinton Funeral Home, Corn of Parrott & Pine Sts (21 Parrott St) Cold Spring, N.Y. from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 4. Published in the Daily Review on 1/4/2007.
MOORE Donald M.
Age 56, of Waverly, NY, died on Monday, April 9, 2007, at his home. Family and
friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday, April 28, 2007, at
2:00 p.m. at the Sayre Christian Church, 427 S. Keystone Ave., Sayre, PA
18840-1527, with Pastor James Donahoo officiating. The Jacquelyn A. Buckheit
Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main Street, Mansfield, PA
16933, is assisting the family
MORRISON Francis Robert
90, of County Route 60, Lowman, and formerly of Candor, NY, died Friday, April
13, 2007, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law. He was born on March 16,
1917 in Binghamton, NY, a son of the late John and Laura (Frost) Morrison. For
many years, Fran was employed as a mold maker at General Electric in Elmira. He
enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening, although his greatest pleasure was
spending time with his family and friends. Fran is survived by his sons and
daughters-in-law, Francis and Stella Morrison of TN, Joseph and Bertha Morrison
of Lowman, NY, Daniel and Carol Morrison of Pine City, NY; his daughters and
sons-in-law, Laura and LeRoy Schweigher of Waverly, NY, Donna and Dennis Grey of
Lowman, Henrietta Cooper of Lowman; his brother, George (Carol) Morrison of
Stampford, FL; his sister, Lela (Pat) Pallet of TN; several nieces, nephews,
among them and known by Fran as the "Dunkley Girls", Patsy, Nancy, Mary Ellen
and Marscha; 22 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, seven
great-great-grandchildren; and a good friend of Marion McCarthy of TN. Fran was
predeceased by his wife of 24 years, Nioma Morrison; his brothers, Fred, James
and John Morrison; sister, Laura Adams; and the mother of his children and good
friend, Elizabeth Morrison. Abiding with his wishes, cremation will take place
at the Tioga Point Crematory, Athens. Caring assistance is being provided by the
Cooley Family of the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 South Main St., Nichols.
NEEFE - PERIGO, Colleen R.
Age 65, of North Water St., Knoxville, PA, died April 10, 2007. Friends are
invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, PA., Friday
from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon where a memorial service will be conducted
following calling hours at 12:00 noon. Memorial donations may be made to the
Northern Tier Recreation Authority. COLLEEN WAS THE DAUGHTER OF LARUE AND HELEN
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OLIVER - Mrs. Betty O. Allen, age 86, of RR 1, Box 1736, Laceyville, Pa. (Doolittle Hill), died at the Beverly Health Care Center, in Tunkhannock, Pa., on Saturday morning, Nov. 4, 2006. Mrs. Allen was a resident of Beverly Health Care, since July 2005. She was born in Wyalusing, PA, on Dec. 18, 1919, the daughter of the late Claude and Beatrice Wilson Oliver Sr. Mrs. Allen was the wife of Frank B. Allen, who died on Jan. 27, 1999. A graduate of the Wyalusing High school, she was employed for 30 years at Bendix Corp. in South Montrose, PA, retiring in 1981. Mrs. Allen was a member of the Skinners Eddy United Methodist Church. She was also a 50-year member of the South Auburn Grange No. 1188, a past member of the Rought Hall Post 510 American Legion Auxiliary, and a past member of the Rebecca Lodge, in Laceyville. For many years, she was a very active member of the Meshoppen-Laceyville Tyler Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, working for many years in the hospital snack bar. In her spare time she enjoyed being with her family. Surviving are her two daughters and their spouses, Barbara and Kenneth Arey of Wyalusing and Maryann Burgess and David Jayne of Laceyville; a brother and his wife, Robert and Rose Oliver of Wyalusing; three sisters-in-law, Mrs. Marion Bowman of Laceyville, Mrs. Evelyn Lambert of Ypslanti, Mich., and Mrs. Alice Oliver of Towanda; five grandchildren and their spouses, Kenneth Arey II of Wyalusing, Fred and Carmen Arey of Binghamton, N.Y., John Burgess and Stacie Howell of Laceyville, James and Wendy Burgess of Nicholson, Pa., and Joelle Burgess of Laceyville; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Claude Oliver Jr., and a sister, Harriett Platt. At the wishes of Mrs. Allen, there will be no calling hours or funeral services. Interment will take place at a later date at the convenience of the family. From 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 12, the family would like to invite all family and friends to gather at the cabin of Barb and Kenneth Arey on Lime Hill, in Wyalusing. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make memorial donations, in memory of Mrs. Allen, to the Skinners Eddy United Methodist Church, RR 1, Laceyville, Pa. 18623. Arrangements were made through the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main Street, Laceyville, Pa. 18623. Daily & Sunday Review, Towanda PA, Nov. 6, 2006
WILLIS ‘BUTCH’ PORTER. On the morning of Sunday, Oct. 20, 2002, Granville Township resident Willis “Butch” Porter died quietly at Robert Packer Hospital surrounded by members of his loving family. He was 57 years of age. Born on his family’s farm in Canton Township March 4, 1945 he was one of 14 children in the family of Addison C. and Etta Mae (McNeal) Porter. Butch attended the Canton schools, but left early to help support the family. His first passion was farming and he was a well known worker on several farms throughout Sullivan, Bradford and Tioga Counties. Butch was a man with a strong work ethic and through the course of his lifetime worked for Swayze Folding Box Co. in Canton, Lemoncelli Tire Co. in Elmira, N.Y., Paper Magic in Troy and L.I. Baumunk of Shunk, all the while operating his own farm in Granville Township. He enjoyed fishing hunting, bowling, gardening, skating, watching NASCAR races and camping at County Bridge Park. Butch also enjoyed music, especially Polkas. He derived great enjoyment hosting his famous chicken barbecues and was known for indulging in his own personal favorite treat, pickled eggs and raisin pie. Butch was a man with a mild, easy going nature, but when he knew that he was right about some issue he would steadfastly defend his position to the end. Butch had a zest for life and a heart that opened to just about everyone. He was the father of three, the grandpa of many and the uncle of all. Butch is survived by sons, Todd (and Georgianna) Porter, Scott (and Tiffany) Porter, and daughter, Cherry (and Matt) Nedley; grandchildren Mickenzie, Brett, Meghan, Mitchell, Andrew, Kurtis and Jakob Porter, Trena May McIlwain, Aaron, Candace and Kaleb Nedley; sisters, Mable Roupp, Rosemarie Benedict, Pauline (and Simeon) Jackson, Donnie (and Kenneth) Stowell, Mary (and Joe) Walburn, Ruth Ellen Machmer; brothers, Charles Edward Porter, Dolson James Porter, Addison Dean Porter, Randy Reed (and Donna) Porter, Gary Lee Porter, Thomas Earl Porter; former wife and friend Louretta Barrett Porter; and special friends, Dave and Shelby Fleming. Butch was preceded in death by his grandmother Phoebe McNeal; infant brother, Michael L. Porter, father, Addison C. Porter and mother, Etta Mae Porter. Calling hours will be 10 to 11 a.m., Tuesday, October 23 at Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, 10 N. Center Street, Canton. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. with the Rev. David McIntyre officiating. Interment will be on his Granville farm. –Towanda Daily Review
ROOT - DOMINESKI, Nellie M. (Root)
Age 81, of Morris, PA, died Friday, April 13, 2007. Arrangements are by
Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA.
SMITH - HUTCHINSON, Joan
Passed quietly away early on the morning of April 16th, 2007 at the graceful age
of 76. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, April 21st, at 11:15
a.m. at the First Baptist Church on Tioga Street in Waverly, New York. Mrs.
Hutchinson was a graduate of Horseheads High School. After attending business
college for two years, she went on to Robert Packer Nursing School, graduating
from there in 1952. Joan E. Smith married James R. Hutchinson on November 10,
1956 in Sayre, PA. They were blessed with three sons, Mark (Cindy) of Vestal,
NY, Dario of Harrisville, PA, and Michael (Beth), also of Harrisville. Joan has
six grandchildren, Paul James of Vestal, and Michaela, Nico, Dane, Cole and
Slade of Harrisville. Mrs. Hutchinson enjoyed being a nurse at the Robert Packer
Hospital in Sayre until her retirement in 1987. Jim and Joan retired to their
home in Lockwood, NY. Three years ago they moved to the Harrisville area to be
closer to family. Joan's greatest loves, other than her husband and family, were
hunting, the outdoors, all of her pets, and most importantly her love for God.
Joan was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Howard Smith; her only
sibling, Doris; and a step granddaughter, Amy Iacampo.
SPENCER Ralph W.,
age 75 of York, PA., died Thursday, April 12, 2007, at York Hospital. He was the
husband of Nancy M. (Engler) Spencer, his wife of 57 years. Mr. Spencer was born
Feburary 11, 1932, in Williamsport, a son of the late Ralph W. Spencer, Sr. and
Genevieve (Gillodes) Spencer. Ralph retired from Eye Care Professionals and
Thatcher Glass Co. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 4th
degree Knights of Columbus Bishop McDevitt Assembly, and 3rd degree member of K
of C Council 10870 of St. Rose of Lima Church. He was a member and past
president of Westgate-Sunrise Lions Club and a volunteer at St. Rose of Lima
Food Bank. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at
St. Rose of Lima Church, 950 W. Market St., York, PA. Burial will be private in
Holy Saviour Cemetery. In addition to his wife, Ralph is survived by 3 sons,
Harry Spencer, husband of Vicki of York, Michael Spencer, husband of Robin of
Lowman, NY, and Richard Spencer of York; a daughter, Phylis Hess, wife of John
of York; 13 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; and 2 sisters, Germaine
Stamford and Betty Vance, both of Williamsport. Memorial contributions may be
made to the K of C Council 10870 Food Bank, c/o. St. Rose of Lima Church, 950 W.
Market St., York, PA 17404.
STEVENS - Sara Estelle Stevens Ritter, age 85, died on Thursday, Dec.
14, 2006, at Marcus Daly Hospice. A memorial service and interment has taken
place in Hamilton, Mont. Sara was born on July 11, 1921, to Harry Stevens and
Lulu Mott on the family farm near Franklindale, Bradford Township. She was the
youngest of their four children. After graduating from high school she worked as
a medical technician, going on to pursue a degree in bacteriology from Penn
State. On July 13, 1950, she crossed the United States to take a job at the
United States Public Health Services Rocky Mountain Laboratories in Hamilton,
Mont. There she met Daniel Ritter, another bacteriologist, in January 1951. They
were married in May of that year. A woman of many talents and interests, Sara's
most treasured role was that of wife and mother. Sara and Dan remained in
Hamilton, where they lived and raised their three children. It was there that
she also lovingly cared for her husband throughout a long illness until his
death in 1981. She loved to sew, knit, quilt and tend her flower garden. Her
canned goods won blue ribbons at the Ravalli County Fair, and she was known for
her wonderful baking. Every year on Halloween, trick-or-treaters could always
expect freshly made gingerbread men at her door. She is remembered by her family
as a kind, loving and steadfast woman, full of intelligence and integrity, who
was happiest when she was helping someone else. For many years, she was an
active member of the Methodist Baptist Federated Church, teaching Sunday School,
serving on numerous boards, and participating in the service and fellowship of
its Miriam Circle. She is survived by one sister, Ruth Moscrip of Towanda, Pa.;
three children, Ann Owen of Hamilton, David Ritter of Roberts, Mont., and
Nashville, Tenn., and Margaret Kubler of Corvallis, Ore.; and six grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her sister Mary and brother, Ed. Sara's family
extends many thanks to her other” family, the staff and residents of Sapphire
Lutheran Homes, for 14 years of caring friendship. Donations may be made in her
memory to the Marcus Daly Hospice, 1200 Westwood Dr, Hamilton, Mont. 59840, or
to the charity of a person's choice.
Published in the Daily Review on 1/5/2007.
SWEET - CHRISJOHN Margaret Ann (Peggy Sue), (Sweet)
Age 51, of Elmira, NY, died at home on Wednesday, April 11, 2007, after a long
courageous battle with cancer. She was born April 11, 1951 in Sayre, PA, to
Wallace Manuel Sweet and Anna Mary Supulski. She is survived by her husband of
26 years, David D. Chrisjohn, Sr.; sons, Charles E. Wandell III (Kim) and a
granddaughter to be born in August, Shawn C. Wandell (Mary); grandchildren,
Shawna, Gage and Lucas Wandell. She loved to hang out with her grandbabies and
she loved to work in her garden and loved all animals. Family and friends are
invited to visit on Sunday, April 29th, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the V.F.W., 113-115
Keefe St., Elmira. A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers,
those wishing may remember Margaret through donations to the World Wildlife
Fund, 1250 Twenty-Fourth St. N.W., P.O. Box 97180, Washington, DC 20090-7180; or
the Chemung County S.P.C.A., 2435 State Route 352, Elmira, NY 14903. Walter J.
Kent Funeral Home is assisting the family.
TACKA - WATKINS, Mary Jane
62, of Ogdensburg, PA, died unexpectedly on April 1, 2007 at the Troy Community
Hospital. Mary Jane Tacka was born in Blossburg, PA, on April 22, 1944. She was
the daughter of the late Frank Sr. and Martha (Bubacz) Tacka. In 1962 she
graduated from North Penn High School. Mary Jane then earned a Bachelor of
Science Degrees in Psychology and Business Administration from Mansfield
University. For over 30 years she was employed at her beloved Mansfield
University. Throughout her years there she served with the Admissions Department
as Registrar and later as Director of Institution Research until her retirement.
On October 25, 1975, Mary Jane married Clarence Watkins. She was a patient,
thoughtful, devoted wife, mother and friend who was full of life. She was a
member of Blossburg's Hillside Rod & Gun Club and served as Vice President of
the Arnot Sportsman Club. Mary Jane especially enjoyed bingo, crossword puzzles,
reading and casino trips to Las Vegas, Atlantic City and New York State.
Surviving is her husband, Clarence, at home; two children, Lori Watkins of
Jersey City, NJ, and Larry Watkins, serving with the U.S. Coast Guard in
Atlantic City, NJ; a brother, Frank Jr. (Yolanda) Tacka of Blossburg; a special
cousin, Judy Creeley of Williamsport; several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law,
many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. A Memorial celebration of Mary
Jane's life will be held 11 a.m., Monday at Zwicharowski Funeral Home in
Blossburg. In lieu of flowers, her family suggests memorials to Katherine Candor
Lundy's Breast Health Center at 1001 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport, PA 17701; or
to Laurel Health Home & Hospice Care, 24 Walnut St., Wellsboro, PA 16901.
THOMAS - MANNS, Judith A.
"Judy"
of Germania, PA
Age 59, died Monday, April 2, 2007, at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. Born
August 8, 1947 in Norristown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and
Florence (Bonawitz) Thomas. She graduated from Norristown High School in 1966.
On August 11, 1979 in Norristown, PA, she married Leslie C. Manns. She worked at
the Bell Telephone Company in Norristown before moving to Germania in 1998. She
enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. Survivng are her husband,
Leslie C. Manns; three sons, Sean D. (Lisa) Thomas, Providence, RI, Jay A.
(Jodie) Manns, Galeton, and Scott C. Manns, Cape May, NJ; two granddaughters,
Aubree J. Manns and Sophia R. Thomas; and two sisters, Gloria Romano, Lewes, DE,
and Linda Patton, Winthrop, MA. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April
7, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hess Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Collins
Chapel, Galeton, PA, with the Rev. Bradley Prouty officiating. Friends may call
at the funeral home on Friday, April 6, 2007, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and Saturday,
April 7, 2007, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services. Interment will be in
Germania Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family.
VanWORMER - Lois VanWormer Randall, 56, of Waverly, N.Y., died on Nov. 13, 2006, at the NIH in Bethesda, Md., following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born on Aug. 28, 1950, in Sayre, Pa., she was the daughter of Max and Doris Saxon VanWormer. She was a graduate of Sayre High School and earned her nursing degree at BOCES Nursing College in Elmira, N.Y. She was employed at the Tioga Nursing Facility for many years as a registered nurse until her illness. Lois was a wonderful, kind and caring person who loved her family dearly. Lois was predeceased by her father, Max, in 1987, and brothers David, 1977, and Bill, 2002. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Lori Bostwick of Sayre, Scott and Beth Bostwick of Athens, and Dan and Angela Sayre of Owego, N.Y.; mother, Doris VanWormer of Sayre; sisters and brothers-in-law, Susan and Harry Blackman of Sayre; sisters, Starr Hanna of Elmira, N.Y., Stacey Keener of Waverly, N.Y., Holly VanWormer of Maine, N.Y.; her devoted and loving companion, David Gergel; and grandchildren, aunts, uncles, and several nieces and nephews. Private services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, Pa. 17701, or Stray Haven, 194 Shepard Road, Waverly, N.Y. 14892. - Daily & Sunday Review, Towanda PA, Nov. 16, 2006
WHITNEY Dorothy G.
of Wellsboro, PA, formerly of Mansfield, PA, died on her 95th birthday, April
11, 2007 at Broad Acres Nursing Home. She was born April 11, 1912 in Tioga, PA,
the daughter of Alfred and Ida Mattison Whitney. Dorothy was retired from
Johnson Truck Lines. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Mansfield,
and the BPW. Dorothy was a strong supporter of the Mansfield Free Public Library
and volunteered at Santa's Gift Bag. She is survived by a brother, Lawrence
Whitney of Chemung, NY; two sisters, Ruth Smith of Horseheads, NY, Louise Smith
of Elmira Heights, NY; and several nieces and nephews. Dorothy was predeceased
by two brothers, Charles and Norman Whitney; and a sister, Marjorie Tomlinson.
In keeping with Dorothy's wishes, there will be no funeral services. Memorial
contributions in her memory may be made to the Mansfield Free Public Library, 71
N. Main St., Mansfield, PA 16933. A service of Wilston Funeral Home, Mansfield,
PA.
WINDER - ROHDE Lorraine E.
age 74 of Horseheads, NY formerly of Elmira, NY died on Tuesday April 10, 2007.
Lorraine was born November 28, 1932 in Elmira, NY the daughter of the late Frank
Fleming Winder and Estella Almira Hannmer Winder. She was also pre-deceased by
her son, David Mikel, who died in 1992. Lorraine was a retired social worker at
The Chemung County Department of Social Services in Elmira, NY. Lorraine is
survived by her loving and devoted children James & Jean Mikel of Elmira, NY;
Jeff & Stacey Mikel of Elmira Heights, NY; Marianne & William Keefe of Elmira,
NY; Nancy & Harry Harvey III of Horseheads, NY; Mark & Susan Rohde of Corning,
NY; 17 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. It was Lorraine's wish that
there be no calling hours or funeral services. Because of her love for animals
those wishing may remember her through memorials to The Horseheads Animal
Shelter c/o Agape Clinic 150 Wygant Road Horseheads, NY 14845 or to Southern
Tier Hospice 11751 East Corning Road Corning, NY 14830. Arrangements are
entrusted to the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY.
WOJCIK William J. "Bill"
Age 80, died on Saturday, March 31, 2007, at Saint Clare's Hospital, Denville,
NJ. Mr. Wojcik was born in Amsterdam, NY, was a resident of Elmira, NY, and
Syracuse, NY, and in 1967 moved to Denville, NJ. Mr. Wojcik served in the US
Army attaining the rank of Sergeant. Mr. Wojcik was a graduate in 1950 of
Clarkson College, earning his Bachelors degree in Structural Engineering. He was
employed at American Bridge Co. in Elmira, NY, and then at Allied Chemical Corp.
in Syracuse, and was transferred to Allied Chemical Corp, Morristown, NJ. He
retired in 1986. Bill was member in St. Mary's Church. Bill is survived by his
wife of 55 years, Helen Wojcik of Denville; his four sons, Martin and his wife,
Carolyn of Randolph, Paul and his wife, Lydia of Kearny, Steven and his wife,
Joanne of Andover, Thomas and his wife, Cynthia of Denville; his daughter,
Annette and her husband, Robert Conciatori of Netcong; his eight grandchildren,
Stephanie, Melissa, Christopher, Kevin, Matthew, Brian, Joseph, and Nicole; his
sister, Virginia and her husband, Fred Gurtowski of Amsterdam, NY; and his
sister-in-law, Eleanor Novick of Elmira, NY, survive Bill. The funeral will be
conducted from the Norman Dean Home for Services, 16 Righter Avenue, Denville,
NJ, www.normandean.com (light a candle in his memory), on Wednesday April 4th,
at 9:00 a.m. for a 10:00 a.m. Liturgy of Christian Burial service at St. Mary's
Church, Denville, NJ. Interment services at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East
Hanover, NJ. Relatives and friends will be received on Tuesday from 3-5 and 7-9
p.m. Family suggests donations be sent to St. Mary's Church, 15 Myers Avenue,
Denville, NJ 07834, would be appreciated.
WRISLEY - Kirsten Anne Wrisley died Nov. 17, 2006. She was born on Aug. 5, 2002. Kirsten Anne is an extraordinary special needs child who blessed us by sharing four years of her life. Kirsten was born with a rare neurological disorder known as hydranencephaly; she was born "without a brain." Amazingly, Kirsten learned to recognize voices, communicate through sounds and even a few words. She loved walks, watching Clifford, her dogs, coloring and her lollipops. Kirsten is survived by her mother, Adrienne Wrisley; her grandparents, Rick and Diana Wrisley and her aunt, Stephanie of Lansdale, Pa. and her great-grandparents; Earle and Nancy Hummel of Lock Haven, Pa. and Mahlon and Jean Wrisley of Ulster, Pa. Services will be held Tuesday, Nov. 21, at the Chalfont United Methodist Church in Chalfont, Pa. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 22, at the Burlington United Methodist Church in Burlington, Pa. Visitation will be at 11 a.m. followed by services at noon and interment in the family cemetery in Luthers Mills, Pa. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Kirsten Wrisley Hydranencephaly Fund through PNC Bank of a family member. - Daily & Sunday Review, Towanda PA, Nov. 21, 2006
Below this line are women identified by married alias only. If you know their
own surname, please let me know so I can get them in the right place on the
page. Thanks - JMT
?ANTES
Mrs. Gibson (Bertha) Antes, Montoursville, died May 7, 1973
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. (Evelyn) Clarence Mutchler of Montoursville,
RD 2, formerly of Mansfield and Miss Jean Antes of Sayre, Pa.
Funeral service was Wednesday at the Calvary Methodist Church, West Fourth
Street, Williamsport.
? BAKER
Mrs. Mary (Matie) Baker, 81 of Meshoppen, died Wednesday evening at Tyler
Memorial Hospital, Tunkhannock following a brief illness. (14 Jan 1974) Mrs.
Baker was born in Stevensville, daughter of the late Francis and Mary Obert
Baker. She lived in Meshoppen all of her adult life. Her husband, Charles, died
June 3, 1973. They would have observed their 58th wedding anniversary
Jan. 7 of this year. Mrs. Baker was a Meshoppen area correspondent for the Daily
Review, the Scranton Times and the Tunkhannock New Age for many years. She was a
member of the United Methodist Church of Meshoppen, the United Methodist Women’s
Society of the church and taught Sunday School for many years. She was also a
member of the WCTU and the Meshoppen Garden Club. Surviving are a son, Willard,
a county commissioner of Wyoming County, and a Factoryville resident; a
granddaughter, Mrs. William Eggleston Jr. of Factoryville; one great-grandson;
several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the
Bryce Sheldon Funeral Home in Meshoppen. The Rev. Arthur Storck will officiate.
Interment will be in Overfield Cemetery.
? BARRON
Mrs. Helen C. Barron, 86, of 1096 Vestal Ave., Binghamton, formerly of Waverly,
died Friday morning, Jan. 7, 1972 at 9:50 at her home after an extended illness.
Mrs. Barron was a member of St. John’s Evangelist Church in Binghamton. She was
the widow of Edward J. Barron. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Roland A.
(Ted) Robillard and Mrs. Lloyd K. (Louise) Varner, both of Binghamton; two sons,
Joseph E. Barron of Binghamton and Frank Barron of Mansfield, Pa.; a sister Mrs.
Frank (Minnie) Mueller of Clarence, N.Y.; four grandchildren, six great
-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be
held Monday morning at 9:15 at the Walter D. Sullivan and Son Funeral Home,
Inc., 45 Oak St., Binghamton and at 10:15 at St. John’s Evangelist Church where
a high mass of the resurrection will be celebrated. Burial will be at St.
James Cemetery in Waverly. There will be no calling hours. A Recitation of the
Rosary will be held at the funeral home Sunday evening. In lieu of flowers the
family has requested that donations be made to the American Cancer Society in
memory of Mrs. Barron.
? BODINE
Mrs. Edith Bodine, 82 of Chemung, the mother of nine children, died Tuesday,
June 12, 1973, following a brief illness. Born at Lamb’s Creek, Pa. on July 27,
1890, she resided in Chemung most of her life and was a member of the Chemung
United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Eli of Sayre; five
daughters, Mrs. Marion Pipher of Orlando Fla., Mrs. Jeanette Woznich of South
Pasadena, Fla., Mrs. Lucille Ellis of Orlando, Fla., Mrs. Sarah Monell of Cato,
N.Y. and Mrs. Louise Kilmer of Casselbury, Fla.; four sons, James, Eli, Jr.,
Maynard and Earl, all of Chemung; a sister, Genevieve Spalding of Fort Myers
Beach, Fla.; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Robert Funeral Home (the former Page-Jamieson Funeral
Home) in Wellsburg, Thursday from 2 to 4 and from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral and
committal services will be held at the funeral home Friday afternoon at 1
o’clock with Rev. Neil Bachman, pastor of the Chemung First United Methodist
Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Hicks, N.Y. Cemetery at the
convenience of the family
? GONZALEZ, Bertha
Age 67, of Cherrywood Manor, Elmira, NY, formerly of Sayre, PA. She was born
July 1, 1939 in Puerto Rico, and died Tuesday, April 17, 2007, at home. She is
survived by her children, Wally Gonzalez of Elmira, Cynthia Gable of Endwell,
NY, Evelyn Land of CA, Angelo Gonzalez of ND, Ulysses Gonzalez with the U.S.
Army, Frankie Gonzalez of Jacksonville, FL, and Trace Altieri of Elmira; along
with 21 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Family and friends are
invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave.,
Elmira, on Friday, April 20th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Her funeral and committal
services will follow at 1 p.m. Pastor Jonathan Stanley will officiate.
? SABRAN, Virginia C.
Age 76, of Horseheads, died peacefully at Bethany Manor on Sunday morning, April
15, 2007. It was the family's wishes that all services be held privately.
Arrangements are entrusted to Sullivan's Funeral Home, Horseheads, NY
607-739-2035.
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