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This page includes obituaries of people with connection to our three counties but not buried in them or cemetery not identified. If local cemetery is known, see the Obituaries by Cemetery section of the site. |
FAITH D. MAYNARD – In the early evening of Thursday, July 12,2001 the Lord called home the soul of His devoted servant, Canton-area resident, Faith Diane Maynard after a long, brave battle with cancer. She was 49 years of age. Born October 12, 1951 in Filmore, N.Y., she was the daughter of the Rev. Carroll Maynard and Verna Merrick Maynard. Faith had a lifelong devotion to the Lord and at an early age prepared herself for a career in education. She was a studious pupil, graduating from Gouverneur, N.Y. High School with the class of 1969 and attending Houghton College. Situations arise that necessitated the postponement of her educational goals and she worked as a legal secretary for a total of 21 years. As time and finances would permit, Faith continued her education on a part time basis while holding down a job. She worked in New York State for awhile and then moved to San Antonio, Texas for several years. But her heart was set on teaching and being closer to her parents, who were now residing in the Beech Flats area. She was living here in 1998 and was employed by Paper Magic when she learned of a teaching position at the Cornerstone Christian Academy in Remington, Va. Faith had so much to offer when it came to children’s education and ministry. She was gifted musically and was fluent in sign language. Faith returned home in June of this year with the hope of filling a teaching position at the Son-Shine Christian School, but her illness would not permit it. However, true to her name, her faith was unshakable. Her life had always revolved around church and family. She was a member of the Heritage Free Methodist Church in San Antonio, but in recent years she found a spiritual home in the Canton Mennonite Church, its members becoming part of her extended family. Even during her final days on earth, Faith was still reaching out to souls in need and through the peace that shone in her eyes, led them to the love of Jesus. Faith is survived by her mother, Verna at home; brothers, Michael (Linda) Maynard of Windsor, N.Y. and Gregory Maynard at home; sisters, Allire (Stephen) Bascom of Warrenton, Va., Laurel Maynard of Ruckersville, Va. and Michele Ayling of Gouverneur; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, the Rev. Carroll Maynard. A time of visitation will be held Sunday, July 15 from 7 to 7:30 p.m. at the Canton Mennonite Church, North Center and Union streets, Canton. A celebration of Faith’s life will follow at 7:30 p.m. with the Rev. Doug Graybill and the Rev. Michael Maynard officiating. Interment will be private. Professional services are entrusted to Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, Canton. –Towanda Daily Review 7/14/2001
BARRY LEE MCCARTY, 52, of Cogan Station, died Wednesday, July 18, 2007. He and his wife, the former Cheyenne Shadduck, observed their 13th wedding anniversary on July 16, 2007. Mr. McCarty was a Motorcycle enthusiast; he was a member of the Endless Mountain Harley Owners Group Chapter, Mansfield, the Bald Eagle Renegade Motorcycle Club, Lock Haven and the Patriots Guard Riders, Williamsport. In addition to riding motorcycles he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Mr. McCarty worked for Textron Industries as a material handler since 1977. Born September 30, 1954 in Williamsport, he was the son of the late Herbert LeRoy McCarty and Eleanor Burk McCarty of Williamsport. Surviving in addition to his Wife and Mother are; a son Patrick (Felicia) McCarty of Williamsport, a daughter Stephanie Garnhart of Louisville, KY, two step-sons Stacy Hartford and Rodney (Amanda) Hartford all of Canton, a step-sister (Error step-daughter) Nicole (Scott) Jennings of Leroy, two sisters Patricia Colegrove of Harrisburg and Leslie (Mario) Scalzo of Myrtle Beach, SC, three grandchildren and six step grandchildren. A Memorial services will be held Monday at 7 p.m. at the Knight-Confer Funeral Home, Williamsport with Pastor Larry Jennings officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association 3544 N. Progress Ave. Suite 202 Harrisburg, PA. –Williamsport Sun-Gazette 7/21/2007
BRUCE E. MCCARTY, 63 of Elkland Township, Sullivan County died on Tuesday morning, March 30, 1999 at his home. Bruce was born on Oct. 26, 1935 in Forksville a son of the late Clair and Elizabeth Spence McCarty. He graduated from the Estella High School, a member of the class of 1953. Bruce served in the U.S. Army 56th Artillery Group from 1958 to 1960 and married the former Shirley Novak of Pottsville, Pa. on Dec. 27, 1958. In 1983 he became the mechanic at the Baumunk Lumber Co. of Forksville where he has worked for the past 16 years. He had previously worked at the McCarty Driscoll Sawmill in Elkland Township for over 17 years. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed deer hunting. Bruce was a member of the Forksville United Methodist Church, Glenn Sharrow Post 35, American Legion, Hughesville, Pa. and Evergreen Lodge No. 163 F. & A.M. Monroeton. He was also a member of the Forksville Area Sportsmen Association. Surviving are his devoted spouse, Shirley at home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Candice and Christopher Coakley, Watsontown, Pa., Suzanne and Donald Smith II, Hughesville and Donna McCarty, Hillsgrove, Pa.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dale and Scarlet McCarty, Muncy Valley, Pa. and Robert and Marcille McCarty, Lovelton, Pa.; sisters and brothers-in-law, June and Paul Laudig, Montoursville, Pa., Jean and Zane Hoffman, Bloomsburg, Pa., Kathryn and Edward Swingle, Bonita Springs, Fla. and Barbara and Kenneth Marshall, Williamsport, Pa.; three grandsons, Donald Smith III, twins Michael and Andrew Coakley; numerous nieces and nephews. Bruce was predeceased by a brother, James McCarty of Hillsgrove. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 3, 1999 at 11 a.m. at the Forksville United Methodist Church, Forksville with the Rev. James Hart, his pastor officiating. Interment will be in the Forksville Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday, April 2, 1999 at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday at the Forksville United Methodist Church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. A Masonic funeral service will be held on Friday, April 2, 1999 at 7 p.m. at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore by members of Evergreen Lodge No. 163 F & AM, Monroeton. Memorials may be directed to the Forksville United Methodist Church, Forksville, Pa. –Towanda Dailey Review
CLAIR EUGENE MCCARTY, 88 of Forksville died Thursday, Oct. 6, 1994 in the Williamsport Hospital. He was predeceased by his wife Elizabeth Spence in August 1990 and his son, James of Hillsgrove in June of 1994. A lifelong resident of Sullivan County, he was retired from World’s End State Park, where he served as park ranger and park foreman for 28 years. He operated a barber shop in Forksville for over 50 years. He was a member of the Muncy Lodge 299 and the Williamsport Consistory. He was also a member of the Hillsgrove and Forksville fire companies. Surviving are three sons, Bruce E. of Forksville RR, Dale E. of Muncy Valley RR and Robert C. of Mehoopany; four daughters, Mrs. June Laudig of Montoursville, Mrs. Betty Jean Hoffman of Bloomsburg, Mrs. Kathryn Swingle of Alpharetta, Ga. and Mrs. Barbara Marshall of Barbours, 25 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in the Forksville United Methodist Church with the Rev. James Lewis officiating. Burial will be in the Forksville Cemetery. Friends may call at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral home in Dushore on Sunday evening from 7 until 9 p.m. and at the Forksville Church on Monday from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral. A Masonic funeral service will be held at McHenry Funeral home Sunday evening at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations are to be sent to the Forksville United Methodist Church of Forksville Fire Company. The family will be providing flowers. –Towanda Daily Review
MCCARTY –DAISY I. HUNTER, 80 of Springview Apartments, Waverly died on Saturday, Nov. 12, 1983 at Muskogee General Hospital, Muskogee, Okla. She was born on June 15, 1903 in Forksville, Pa. the daughter of the late Hepburn and Amanda Bedford McCarty. She was predeceased by her husband, Judd L. Hunter, who was pastor of the N. Waverly Chapel for 25 years. She has been a resident of Waverly, N.Y. for most of her life and was a member of the N. Waverly Chapel. Mrs. Hunter is survived by two daughters, Mrs. James (Shirley) Halton of RD 2 Waverly and Mrs. David (Mary) Noel of Muskogee, Okla.; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Clair McCarty of Forksville, one brother-in-law, Leon Cronk of Montour Falls, N.Y. and several nieces and nephews. A daughter, Janice Hunter died in 1942. Friends may call at the N. Waverly Chapel on Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. A funeral and committal service will follow at the church at 7 p.m. with Rev. David Noel assisted by Rev. William Wells and Rev. Lynn Wheeler officiating. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Waverly. Memorial Contributions may be made to the N. Waverly Chapel Building Fund. –Towanda Daily Review
DONALD C. MCCARTY, 62 OF 82 Broad St., Montgomery died Thursday, Dec. 25, 1997 at home after a lengthy illness. He and his wife, the former Betty J. Lloyd observed their 27th wedding anniversary Sept. 5. He retired in January from Bailey Controls after 17 years employment. Born March 25, 1935 in Athens he was a son of Irvin and Cecile Brown McCarty. Surviving besides his wife and his mother of Waverly, N.Y. are two sons, Donald E. of Athens and David of Waverly; four stepsons, Richard, Terry and Robin E. Kissinger all of this city and Dale J. Kissinger of South Williamsport; a daughter, Connie Vanderpool of Waverly; a brother, Gerald of Waverly; two sisters, Ruth Ferguson of Auburn, N.Y. and Gloria Every of Weedsport, N.Y.; 10 grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Frank. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Knight-Confer’s, 1914 Memorial Ave. with the Rev. Theodore L. Cockley, hospice chaplain officiating. Interment will be in Twin Hills Memorial Park, Muncy RR 2. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday. –Williamsport Sun-Gazette
EDWARD D. MCCARTY, 89 of Lysock View County Home in Montoursville RD 2 died Dec. 12, 1983 at the Williamsport Hospital following a lingering illness. He was born Oct. 11, 1894 in Lincoln Falls 9Sullivan County) son of the late Nelson and Della Warburton McCarty. He had spent most of his life in the Sullivan County area and had been a resident of Lysock View for the last 1 ½ years. He was a lifetime member of the Hillsgrove Fire and Ambulance Association and was a retired employee of the Pennsylvania Department of Forest and Waters. He had received an award for 20 years service as a forest fire warden in 1974. He had also received a certificate for community service on April 10, 19081 for 25 years of active community service by the State Department of Community Affairs. He was a veteran of World War I, having served with the U.S. Army and was a member of Loyalsock American Legion Post No. 996 of Dushore. Surviving are numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral and committal services will beheld Thursday, Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home in Dushore with the Rev. Robert W. Brown, pastor of the Dushore-Overton-Elkland Charge of the United Church of Christ officiating. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until time of committal services. Interment will be in Hillsgrove Cemetery at the convenience of the family. –Canton Independent Sentinel
HOWARD J. MCCARTY, 82 of Forksville RR 1 died Sunday, Oct. 18, 1992 in the Williamsport Hospital, Williamsport, Pa. Mr. McCarty was born Nov. 11, 1909 in Elkland Township, Sullivan Co. a son of Samuel and Cora Smith McCarty. Howard was a dairy farmer in Elkland Township for over 40 years and also worked at Baumunk Lumber Co., Forksville, Pa. He was a member of the Lincoln Falls Wesleyan Church. Surviving are: his son and daughter-in-law, Ronald H. and Sandra McCarty of Forksville RR 1; brother, Raymond of LaPorte; three grandchildren, Ronald H. McCarty Jr. of Forksville, Melony J. Taylor of Huntingdon, Pa. and Eyvonne N. McCarty of Canton; three great-grandchildren, Jamie L. and Logan S. McCarty, both of Forksville and Laura N. Taylor of Huntingdon; nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. McCarty was predeceased by his wife, the former Jessamine Battin on Dec. 10, 1990. Visitation will be held at the Morse & Kleese Funeral Home, Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 7-9 p.m. and at the Lincoln Falls Wesleyan Church on Wednesday, Oct. 21 from noon to 1 p.m. followed by funeral services conducted at the church on Wednesday at 1 p.m. Interment will be in the Elkland Friends Meeting Cemetery, Elkland Township, Sullivan Co., Pa. –Towanda Daily Review
MCCARTY –JEAN L. HIGLEY, 71 of Forksville, RD 1 died June 22, 1987 at the Robert Packer Hospital. She was born May 16, 1917, the daughter of the late Clinton and Rachel Collins McCarty. She was a life-long resident of the Forksville area and had graduated from the Estella High School in 1934. She was a member of the Estella Methodist Church and was a member of its ladies Aid Society. She was a member of the Elkland Grange for 39 years. She enjoyed decorating cakes and all kinds of crafts, camping and fishing. She was employed by the Rnyveld Wreath Company of New Albany and at the Dar-Way Nursing Home, Estella. She and her husband, Lawrence celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary in September 1986. Surviving in addition to her husband are four daughters, Mrs. Arthur (Alda) Molyneux, Forsyth, GA, Mrs. Phillip (Loretta) Fitzwater, Canton, Mrs. Roy (Karen) King, Forksville, Mrs. James (Anita) Chase, Dushore RD 2; two sons, Sherman, Hillsgrove and Arlan, Forksville; two brothers, Gaylord McCarty, Tavaraz, FL and Keith, Forksville; three sisters, Bessie Jones, Little Meadows, Mrs. Kenneth Brown, Forksville, Vesta Mininer, Dushore; 23 grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by four sisters, Leona, Frances, Hazel and Aldis. Funeral services will be held Friday at the Estella United Methodist Church with the Rev. William Rall officiating. Interment will be in the Forksville Cemetery. Friends may call at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, Dushore Thursday from 7-9 p.m. and Friday at the church from 12 noon until the time of the service. –Canton Independent Sentinel
KENNETH L. MCCARTY, 67 of Dushore RD 2 died Monday, May 21, 1984 at Memorial Hospital, Towanda following a lengthy illness. He was born on December 4, 1916 in Elkland Township, Sullivan County the son of Samuel and Cora Smith McCarty. Mr. McCarty was a lifetime resident of Sullivan County and a member of St. Basil’s Catholic Church, Dushore. He was employed by Baumunk Lumber Company of Forksville until his retirement 10 years ago due to poor health. Survivors include his wife, Mary Finan McCarty at home; five daughters, Mrs. Teresa Sherman of Scranton, Mrs. Kathleen Meckley of Montoursville, Mrs. Joan Phillips of Troy, Mrs. Barbara Gorrell of Bloomsburg and Mrs. Julia Roy of Colley, Pa.; two sons, Gerald McCarty of Salt Lake City, Utah and John McCarty of Dushore; one sister, Mrs. Nellie Mudge of Gerard, Ohio; three brothers, Ray McCarty of Laporte, Howard McCarty of Forksville and Paul McCarty of Picture Rocks, Pa.; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Prayer service will be held Wednesday 9:30 a.m. at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Basil’s Church with the Rev. Father Eugene Carr as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Basil’s Cemetery. Friends may call at McHenry’s Funeral Home today from 2-4 p.m. and in the evening from 7 to 9. Recitation of the rosary will be held Tuesday at 3 p.m. Family suggests in lieu of contributions, donations may be directed to the Dushore Ambulance Association. –Towanda Daily Review
MCCARTY –LOIS VIRGINIA MCCORMICK, 73 formerly of Elkland, Pa. died Wednesday, June 14, 1995 at Sycamore Manor in Williamsport, Pa. following a lingering illness. Born on Sept. 25, 1921 in Elkland she was a daughter of the late Rush and Lena Fawcett McCarty. On Sept. 13, 1942 Lois married Lawrance McCormick. He preceded her in death on June 13, 1979. Mrs. McCormick was a member of the New Albany V.F.W. and the Endless Winds Volunteer Fire Company of Shunk. Surviving are her daughter, Shirley Shaffer of Williamsport, Pa.; two brothers; Theos McCarty of Forksville, Pa. and Glenn McCarty of Scio, N.Y.; one sister, Arlene Quail of Shunk, Pa.; three grandsons; two great-granddaughters and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Bernice Larrabee and a brother, Gordon McCarty. A graveside funeral service will be held on Friday, June 16, 1995 at 3:30 p.m. in Greenwood Cemetery in Elkland, Pa. with the Rev. Robert W. Martin, pastor officiating. Friends and family are invited to call on Friday afternoon, June 16, 1995 at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore from 2 to 3 p.m. –Towanda Daily Review
PAUL F. MCCARTY, 80 of Picture Rocks died Feb. 11, 1988 at Muncy Valley Hospital. He was born Oct. 30, 1907 at Elkland Twp., son of Samuel and Cora Smith McCarty. Mr. McCarty retired in 1971 from the former Jones and Laughlin Steel Co., Muncy after 30 years of employment by the firm. He was a United Methodist. He and his wife, the former Winifred G. Haus observed their 51st anniversary Sept. 12, 1987. Surviving besides his wife are a son, William P. Muncy RD 4; a daughter, Mrs. Patricia A. Hicks, Picture Rocks; two brothers, Howard of Forksville RD and Raymond of Laporte and four grandchildren. The funeral was held Monday at McCarty-Thomas’, Hughesville with the Rev. Michael D. Gingerich, pastor of Picture Rocks United Methodist Parish officiating. Burial was in Muncy Cemetery
RAYMOND B. MCCARTY, 74 of Laporte, Pa. died on Thursday evening, Sept. 29, 1994 at the Wilkes-Barre Veteran’s Hospital following a brief illness. Born on June 12, 1920 in Elkland Township, Sullivan County, Pa., he was the son of the late Samuel and Cora Smith McCarty. Raymond was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II serving in the European Theatre and participating in the D-Day invasion. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart. On April 27, 1994 he was preceded in death by his wife, the former Jean Ruth Hess McCarty. On Feb. 28, 1994 they celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary. Prior to his retirement in 1952 he had been employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation as a mechanic and was a former lumberman at Flynn Lumber Co. and the Fred Lee Lumber Co. His memberships included the American Legion Post No. 602 of Sonestown; the Muncy V.F.W., Mountain Ash Cemetery Association and Laporte Fire Company where he was fire chief for 25 years. He was also a 30 year member of the Laporte Borough Council. He is survived by two sons, Dennis R. McCarty of Rapid City, S.D. and Lee M. McCarty of Mildred, Pa.; three daughters, Mrs. Daniel (Sharon) Spako of Muncy RR1, Mrs. Ronald (Sherry) Eberlin of Sonestown, Pa. and Mrs. Arthur (Kathy) Durland of Dushore; 13 grandchildren, Shelley, Jeffrey, Kevin, Scott, Lori, Robin, Patrick, Aaron, Adam, Jessica, Justin, Jerrica and Dakota and eight great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife and parents he was preceded in death by a daughter, Cheryll Guglielmi and eight brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Oct. 3, 1994 at 11 a.m. in the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore with the Rev. James Bechtel, pastor of the Rock Run Assembly of God Church of Muncy Valley officiating. Interment will be in Mountain Ash Cemetery in Laporte. Military honors will be accorded by American Legion Post No. 601 of Sonestown. Friends and family are invited to call on Sunday evening, Oct. 2, 1994 at McHenry Funeral Home in Dushore from 7 to 9 p.m. –Towanda Daily Review
SCOTT L. MCCARTY, 41 of Towanda RR 3, Burlington Township died Sunday morning, Sept. 19, 1993 at the Towanda Memorial Hospital following a heart attack. Born Feb. 2, 1952 in Canton, he was a son of the late Robert and Arrawonna Mattie Bell Battin McCarty. Scott was a graduate of the Towanda High class of 1971. He was employed by the Masonite Corp. in Wysox for 25 years. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Surviving are: his wife, Gertrude “Trudy” A. Hubbard McCarty at home; a sister, Linda Fiester of Forksville, Pa. and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, 1993 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral home, 217 York Ave., Towanda with the Rev. Jim Lewis, pastor of the Forksville United Methodist Church officiating. There are no calling hours. The family suggests that memorials may be directed to American Heart Association, c/o Mary Henderson, P.O. Box 428, Sayre, Pa. or to the National Kidney Foundation of Central Pa., P.O. Box 3109, Harrisburg, Pa. in Scott L. McCarty’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review
LAVERE W. MCCLURE age 69 of Bloomsburg, PA died unexpectedly Monday, August 12, 2002 in Mansfield, PA. Lavere was born on September 23, 1932 in Roseville, PA a son of Lee and Eleanor and Lucile (Mitchell) McClure. He retired from Bloomsburg University where he was a professor in the Earth Science Department. Prior to becoming a college professor he taught at Corning High School. After his retirement he managed Mill Race Golf and Camping Resort in Benton, PA for several years. Lavere was a U.S. Navy veteran having served in the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Elks Lodge #436 in Bloomsburg, PA and was the past exalted Ruler, a member of the United States Trotter Association, taught wood carving, life member of the VFW in Benton, PA, taught an adult literacy program and was involved with the Land Conservation and Catawissa Creek Restoration. Lavere is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Carol McClure of Danville, PA, Lee and Denise McClure of Morreco, LA a granddaughter Samantha Lee McClure, two brothers, Wendel (Bonnie) McClure of Mansfield, PA, Marshall (Marlyn) McClure of Roseville, PA a sister, Mary Lee (Robert) Trowbridge of Wellsboro, PA and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Richard McClure in 1994. Friends are invited to call on Monday, August 19, 2002 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckeit Funeral Chapel, Crematory and Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. A memorial service will be held immediately following the visitation at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Bloomsburg University Foundation c/o Geography and Earth Science Department, in memory of Lavere W. McClure, Bloomsburg University, College Hill, Bloomsburg, PA. –Williamsport Sun-Gazette
MCCLURE –MARY BELLE MCCLURE WEIGHTMAN, 88 of Forksville, Pa. died on Saturday morning, Sept. 26, 1998 in the Dar-Way Nursing home of Forksville, Pa. Mary was born on Dec. 20, 1909 a daughter of the late William and Daisy Liddle McClure in Williamsport, Pa. In 1942 she married William Weightman and at the age of 38 she and her husband moved from the Williamsport are to Sullivan County, where they lived and raised their son, James. They enjoyed 54 years of marriage until William’s passing in 1996. Mary’s life was spent caring for her husband, her son and her grandchildren. She was an avid bird watcher and always enjoyed a good baseball game. She is survived by her son, James Weightman of Shunk, Pa.; three granddaughters, Mrs. Walter (Lou Ann) Tubach of Forksville, Mrs. Jon (Kelly) Weaver of Shunk and Mrs. Ronald (Loraine) Snell of Williamsport; four grandsons; Adam Weightman, Matthew and Jordan Tubach and Samuel Snell; three sisters, Mrs. Sarah Heim of Montoursville, Mrs. Florence Browne of Williamsport and Alberta Haffley of Hummelstown, Pa. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, William, a sister, Catherine Davis and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 1998 at 2 p.m. in the Forksville United Methodist Church with the Rev. David Hart officiating. The family will be providing the flowers. Memorials may be directed to the Forksville Fire Company in Mary’s memory. Arrangements are under the direction of the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home of 119 Carpenter St., Dushore. –Towanda Daily Review
RICHARD M. (DICK) MCCLURE, 52, Victor, TX died unexpectedly at his home February 28, 2000. He was born May 5, 1947 in Columbia Cross Roads, the son of Lewis & Dorothy McClure. He resided in Waverly, NY for many years before moving to Texas. He was employed by Summit Seals Trucking. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn McClure, Vidor, TX; father, Lewis McClure, Columbia Cross Roads; a brother, Ronald (Kay) McClure, Watertown, NY; sisters, Janet Quackenbush, Columbia Cross Roads and Grace (Jerry) Weed, Troy. He was predeceased by his mother in 1985; a brother, Fred in 1983; a sister, Natalie Dimact in 1996 and a brother-in-law, Aaron (Jim) Quackenbush in 1999. Burial was held March 1, 2000 in Restlawn Memorial Park, Vidor, TX. –Canton Independent Sentinel
MCCRACKEN –MRS. DEBORAH M. (MCCRACKEN) SINGER, 52 of 9477 Hesshire Hill Court, Waynesboro, Pa. died at 1:38 p.m. Saturday, July 17, 2004 in Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pa. Born Jan. 26, 1952 in Towanda, Pa., she was the daughter of Mr. Charles P. McCracken of Waynesboro and the late Margaret W. (Wanck) McCracken. Mrs. Singer was a graduate of Waynesboro Area Senior High School with the class of 1970 and of Shepherd College, Shepherdstown, W.Va. in 1974 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Studies Education. She and her husband, Mr. Thomas D. Singer were married August 18, 1974 in Waynesboro. They moved to their present residence in 1986. Mrs. Singer was a member of Waynesboro Presbyterian Church, Waynesboro College Club and Waynesboro Area Lioness Club. In addition to her husband and father, she is survived by one daughter, Allison K. Singer, Gaithersburg, Md.; one son, T. David Singer, South Royalton, Vt. and two brothers, Jack E. McCracken, Forest Hill, Md. and Jeffrey L. McCracken, Greencastle, Pa. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 20 in Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, 50 S. Broad St., Waynesboro with Rev. Richard A. Seaks officiating. Private burial was held at the convenience of the family in Green Hill Cemetery, Waynesboro. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Waynesboro Presbyterian Church, 105 E. Main St., Waynesboro, Pa. –Towanda Dailey Review
MCCRACKEN –MRS. F. ESTHER LEVAN, 87, Cogan Station died April 27, 1994 at home. Mrs. Levan was born April 15, 1907 in Newelltown the daughter of John and Hattie Leonard McCracken. She owned and operated Shepard’s Grocery Store in Marsh Hill during the ‘50s and early’60s and was a member of the Christian Church at Cogan Station and was a former member of the Grover Church of Christ. Surviving are three sons; Harold G. Jr., Chemung, NY, William J., Port Matilda, RR 1 and Robert G. Shepard, Roaring Branch RR 1; two daughters, Mrs. Wilma L. Belawske, Canton RR 2 and Mrs. Lorraine Livermore, Trout Run; a step-son, Norman P. Levan, Jr., Williamsport; three step-daughters, Mrs. Mary Bjalme, Centre Hall, Mrs. Norman Heim, West Lafayette, IN and Mrs. Grace Kinley, Williamsport; three sisters, Mrs. Leah Maroney, Troy, Mrs. Luania Woodward, Canton RR 1 and Mrs. Beatrice Bailey, Canton; 20 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, 12 step-grandchildren, 20 step-great-grandchildren and five step-great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased in 1962 by her first husband, Harold G. Shepard and her second husband, Norman P. Levan in 1990. The funeral was held April 29 at the Christian Church at Cogan Station with Pastor Harry R. Yoder, her pastor officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Sanders, Williamsport. –Canton Independent Sentinel
PAUL S. MCCUE, 81 of New Port Richey, Fla. died Tuesday, March 2, 1993 in Spring Hill, Fla. He was born in North Towanda Township and moved to Florida in 1959. He was a retired truck driver, transporting gas. He was a member of St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church, Holiday, Fla. and the American Legion, Michael Cicero Post 173 in Holiday. He was a World War II Army veteran. He is survived by his wife, Winifred; a daughter, Kathy McCue Walden of Lancaster, Pa.; a sister, Rita Fulton of Binghamton and a grandson, Cory. A mass will be held Friday at St. Vincent DePaul Church. Burial will follow at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Fla. The Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home in Holiday is in charge of arrangements. –Towanda Daily Review
LARUE ‘MAC’ MCILWAIN, 78 of San Luis Obispo, CA died November 3, 2001. Born September 2, 1923 in Leolyn, PA he was the son of Lawrence and Gertrude McIlwain. He was raised in Leolyn, PA and educated in Canton, PA. “Mac” was in the U.S. Army from 1942 until 1946. On June 11, 1949 he married Ruth M. Staengel in San Francisco, CA. He went back into the Army from 1950 until his discharge in 1952 from Hamilton Field. He moved to the Paso Robles area in 1950 and began working for the Highway Patrol. He moved to San Luis Obispo in1952 and retired from the Highway Patrol in 1978. He and his wife Ruth were full time travelers in their RV from 1980 until the summer of 1999. They traveled all over the United States, Alaska, Canada and Mexico. Mr. McIlwain was a member of the United Methodist Church, Elks Lodge #327, American Legion, Association of California Highway Patrolmen. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Ruth M. McIlwain, San Luis Obispo, CA; son, Larry McIlwain, Valley Center, CA; daughter, Donna Fipps, Matthews, NC; brother, Lamar McIlwain, Lemoore, CA; sister, Anita Rush, San Jose, CA; grandchildren, Simone and Lyle McIlwain and Aaron and April Fipps. Memorial contributions in Mr. McIlwain’s name may be directed to the American Cancer Society 1428 Phillips LN #201 San Luis Obispo, CA. A memorial service will be held on November 10 at 2 p.m. at the Westley Building at the United Methodist Church on Frederick’s St., San Luis Obispo, CA with Rev. Ron Griffin officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Reis Chapel in San Luis Obispo, CA. –Canton Independent Sentinel
CLIFFORD MCINTOSH a former resident of Canton died August 7, 2000 in Elkhart, IN. He was born November 12, 1926 in Canton. Mr. McIntosh was a 1944 graduate of Canton High School. Upon graduation he entered the US Army and served during the Second World War and with the occupation forces as a Military Policeman on the Italian-Yugoslav border. He later served as a policeman in Canton borough and worked at several other occupations, including a chicken farm in Akron, NY. He was involved in the manufacture and sale of MacRae Truck Caps in the 1970s. Surviving are two children, Corky and Susan, both of South Bend, IN and one brother, William McIntosh of Canton. The funeral will be held August 11, 2000 in Elkhart, IN where Mr. McIntosh will be interred. Arrangements are under the direction of Dillings Funeral home, Elkhart. –Canton Independent Sentinel
JOHN L. ‘JACK’ MCMAHON, 66 of 103 Chippewa Road, Pennsdale formerly of Dushore died on April 7, 2000 at his residence. He and his wife, the former Ann R. Nelson would have celebrated their 13th wedding anniversary on May 15. He was born on July 30, 1933 in Dushore, Sullivan County, the son of Leonard “Happy” and Anna Perdishon McMahon. He graduated from St. Basil’s Catholic School in Dushore, class of 1948 and served in the U.S. Navy. He had retired from Grumman-Allied on Montgomery in 1995 and also was retired from farming in Sullivan County, was a supervisor for Cherry Township and served on that county school board. He served on the Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Service. He is survived by his wife, Ann at home; a former wife, Joan L. Fiester of Dushore; three sons, Shawn of Dushore, Christopher of Towanda and Matthew of Williamsport; also four daughters, Brenda Lajoie of Slatington, Faith Giacalone of Binghamton, N.Y., Carmel McMahon of Whitbey Island, Wash. and Anastasia Farrell of Dushore. He is also survived by a twin brother, James McMahon of New Albany; a sister, Mary Lou Klem of Dushore; 15 grandchildren and one great-grandson. Friends will be received on Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home, 557 East Water St., Hughesville, Pa. and on Tuesday from 9 to 10 a.m. in the church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at St. Basil’s Catholic Church in Dushore with his pastor, the Rev. Michael Harris, celebrant and the Rev. James Bechtel, pastor of Rock Run Assembly of God Church, Muncy Valley in attendance. Interment will be in St. Basil’s Catholic Church Cemetery. The family suggests that contributions be made to Sun Home Health, c/o John L. McMahon, 61 Duke St., Northumberland, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review
CHARLES EDWARD ‘CHUCKIE’ MCNEAL, 60 of Dushore died in Hershey, NB on June 15, 2003. Born in Sayre, Pa. on Jan. 11, 1943 he was the son of the late Charles and Frances Sayman McNeal. Chuckie was employed as a truck driver most of his life, in his words, “a professional tourist.” He is survived by a daughter, Susan Thompson of Towanda; two sons, John of Wysox and Jim of Towanda; three grandchildren; sisters, Beverly Lamphere of Monroeton and Betty Heskell of Nicholson and Mary Hoover of Towanda; special friends, Greg and Karen Gowin of New Albany; the Dushore Auto Parts gang; his “family’ at the Red Fox Motel and numerous truckers across the country, also several nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service will be held on July 19 at 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church on Headley Ave. in Dushore. –Towanda Daily Review
FRANCIS L. MCNEAL, 73 of 3178 Beacon Drive, Port Charlotte, Fla. died suddenly on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2000. Born on July 10, 1927 in Towanda, he was the son of Perley and Gertrude McNeal. Francis McNeal was a valued employee of GTE Sylvania for 31 years – first in Towanda; then as treasurer and controller of Western Gold and Platinum of Belmont, Calif.; then as controller of Union Insulating in Parkersburg, W.Va. He retired from the Danvers, Mass., office in 1980. He was an emeritus life associate of the National Association of Accountants after serving the association in various positions during his working career. He volunteered as an auditor for the local Boy Scouts of America. He was a long-standing member of the Elks, most recently the Punta Gorda Lodge. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Frances (Sue) Sick McNeal; two sisters, Eleanor Marshall of Spencerport, N.Y. and Jean Weaver of Wysox; an aunt, Edna Card of Towanda; a brother-in-law, Richard J. Sick of North Fort Myers, Fla. and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Steven McNeal in 1997. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2000 at Royal Palm Memorial Gardens, Punta Gorda, Fla. at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 15587, Sarasota, Fla. Arrangements are by the Kays-Ponger/Royal Palm Funeral Home, Port Charlotte Chapel. –Towanda Daily Review
STEVEN F. MCNEAL, 47 of Punta Gorda, Fla. died Aug. 27, 1997 in Punta Gorda. Steven was born Sept. 29, 1949 in Towanda, Pa. He moved to Punta Gorda 15 years ago. He was a graduate of St. Agnes High School in Towanda and graduated from Ithaca College in Ithaca, N.Y. Form the age of 16 through his college years, Steven worked at WTTC Radio in Towanda and many will remember Steve’s deep, resonant voice. Survivors include his wife, Pamela M. McNeal and his parents, Francis L. McNeal and Frances (Sick) McNeal of Port Charlotte, Fla. formerly of Towanda. He was interred on Aug. 30, 1997 in Royal Palm Memorial Gardens in Punta Gorda. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association. –Towanda Daily Review
DUSTIN ‘DUSTY’ MCNETT, 16 – During the early morning hours of Friday, Dec. 29, 2000 the Lord called home the soul of one of the Canton area’s most beloved young people, Dustin Jay McNett, while he was visiting family in Pine Valley, N.Y. He was 16 years of age. Known to family and friends as Dusty, be was born June 8, 1984, the second of three children in the family of Wesley and Teresa (Campbell) McNett of Roaring Branch. Dusty was the epitome of courage and forbearance. Although he suffered from a progressively degenerative disease which prohibited his going about life in the usual manner, he did live life to the fullest measure. Dusty was an eleventh grade honor student at Canton Area High School, participating in class room activities by way of a special television hook up. He had been a member of the Future Business Leaders of America and recently was inducted into the National Honors Society. He enjoyed watching films and enjoyed reading. He even performed on stage during a summer theater production two years ago. Despite his physical limitations Dusty was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting. Thanks to the ingenuity and loving care of his family he was able to pursue these activities on a regular basis. Much to the amazement of his instructor Dusty managed to meet all of the requirements of the hunter safety course, including marksmanship, with pinpoint accuracy. Modifications to his wheelchair enabled him to hunt and fish with great success. He was a shining example of how all things are possible if you believe in yourself. Dusty was also known to be a gourmet cook and connoisseur of fine coffees. He especially enjoyed surfing the Internet. His computer brought the whole world right to his fingertips and he would diligently embark on a campaign of comparison shopping if someone he knew was about to make an important purchase. Dusty was blessed with a loving, devoted family and they in turn were blessed by him. His charm and unique sense of humor endeared him to all who knew him, especially his teachers and fellow students. Earlier this year a class constructed a picnic area behind the high school which they dedicated to Dusty. This very special young man will live forever in the hearts of the people of this community. Dusty is survived by his parents, Wesley and Terry (Campbell) McNett; a brother, Loren and a sister, Amber all of Roaring Branch; paternal grandfather, Stanley and Lavone McNett of Roaring Branch; paternal grandmother, Bertha Albrecht of Clyde, N.Y.; maternal grandparents, Lyle Campbell of Himrod, N.Y. and Shirley Campbell of Pine Valley, N.Y. as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial service will be held Friday, Jan. 5 at the Canton Area High School Nelle Black Westgate Auditorium. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. followed by a service with the Rev. Duane Taylor officiating. Interment will be private. Memorials in Dusty’s name may be directed to the Make A Wish Foundation of N.E. Pa., 480 Scott Street, Suite 201, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Professional services have been entrusted to Morse & Kleese Funeral Home, Inc. of Canton. –Towanda Daily Review
HARRISON W. MCNETT, 87, Middletown, NJ died February 17, 1994 at home. Born in Canton May 29, 1906, son of Harry and Edith Miller McNett. Mr. McNett lived in East Orange, NJ before moving to Shadow Lake Village in 1971. He was a graduate of Canton High School and Beckley Business College, Harrisburg, was a distribution manager for the US Postal Service, General Post Office New York City for 31 years before retiring in 1962. He became a teller at the First Fidelity Bank in Garwood, NJ from 1962-71, a member of Shadow Lake Village Kiwanis Club and a member of the First Presbyterian of Red Bank, NJ. Surviving are his wife, Helen Rosser MacNett; one son, Richard L. MacNett, Verona, NJ; a brother, Malcolm M. McNett, Cincinnati, OH; two grandsons, Robert MacNett and R. Rosser MacNett. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements were under the direction of the Worden-Hoidal Funeral Home, Red Bank, NJ. Memorial donations may be directed to the Shadow Lake Village Kiwanis, Middletown, NJ. –Canton Independent Sentinel
MCNETT –MARIE DOAN, 74, Leesburg, FL died January 13, 2000. Born in Grover in November of 1925 she was the daughter of the late Liston and Libby {Ruddy (should read Rutty)} McNett, Wellsboro. She was a housewife and was a Protestant and the member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Surviving are her husband, Kenneth F. Doan; three daughters, Connie Turner, Umatilla, FL, Kathleen Grugan, West Grove and Janice Franklin, Spruce Pine, NC; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, several cousins on both the McNett and Ruddy (Rutty) side of the family. Predeceasing her were brothers Perry and Francis McNett, Wellsboro and sisters, Agnes Erway, Little Marsh. Arrangements were handled by the Beyers Funeral Home, Umatilla, FL. –Canton Independent Sentinel
ROBERT C. (BOB) MCNETT, Montgomery, PA RR 1 died June 1, 21, 1995 at his residence. He was born at Roaring Branch, Tioga County, PA the son of the late Frank and Helen Cole McNett. He was an Army veteran of World War I, a member of the Newelltown United Methodist Church and attended the First United Methodist Church at Montgomery and was an avid sportsman. Mr. McNett has been a musician, songwriter, singer, entertainer and performer in country and western music for many years. He had formerly been the lead guitar player and a member of the original drifting cowboys band of the late Hank Williams, Sr. at Nashville, TN, performed in recording studios and on tour with the late Mr. Williams. From 1950 to 1970 Mr. McNett and his brother Dean, operated the Radio Coral, a stage show with live performances by noted country and western entertainers from Hollywood and Nashville along with local talented performers at Montgomery. From 1952 to 1966 he and his brother, Dean performed the Bob and Dean McNett Radio Show on local radio stations WRAK, WLYC, and WMPT. From 1955 to 1990 he rejoined the original Drifting Cowboys Band and performed on tour in the United States and Europe. From 1990 to the present he organized and operated Bob McNett Tours, a travel and entertainment business hosting tours to various country and western performance centers in Missouri, Tennessee and other areas of the U.S. Surviving are his wife, the former Geraldine Sholder; one daughter, Robin M. Adams, Montgomery; three brothers, Kenneth, Williamsport, Francis, Roaring Branch and Dean, Montgomery RR 1; granddaughter, Ashley Adams, Montgomery. Funeral services were held at the Charles M. Noll Funeral home, Williamsport with the Rev. Richard Clark, pastor of the Newberry United Methodist Church officiating. Interment was in the Green Lawn Memorial Park, Montgomery, PA RR 2. The family requests that memorial contributions in memory of Mr. McNett may be made to the Cancer Treatment Center, Divine Providence Hospital, 1100 Grampian Boulevard, Williamsport, PA. –Canton Independent Sentinel
STANLEY MCNETT – On August 15, 2007 Stanley McNett, 83, a lifelong resident of Roaring Branch died at the home of his daughter in Mainesburg, PA. Born in Union Township, Tioga County on September 13, 1923, he was the son of Loren and Edith (Myrick) McNett. He was a man blessed with a strong work ethic who spent most of his life as a farmer. In his free time he enjoyed hunting and fishing and had been a member of the Red Run Rod and Gun Club. However, the arduous chores of his chosen vocation brought him great joy as well, especially the splitting of wood. He always seemed happiest when busy. Surviving are his wife, the former LaVonne Frost at home; son, Wesley (and Terri) McNett, Roaring Branch; daughter, Betty McNett, Mainesburg; stepson, Randall S. (Julie) Rice, Tacoma, WA; grandsons, Loren and Joe McNett; granddaughter, Amber McNett; step-granddaughter, Randi Miles; sisters, Irene Spencer, Delores Meyers and Lenora Stackhouse; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. he was preceded in death by his grandson Dustin McNett in 2000. In accordance to Mr. McNett’s wishes there were no services or visitation. Professional services were entrusted to Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, Inc., Canton, PA. –Canton Independent Sentinel
ERNEST H. MEEKER, 67 of 408 N. Hopkins St., Sayre died suddenly Jan. 14. 1991. He was born March 8, 1923 in East Smithfield, a son of Carl B. and Ada Lowry Meeker. He was a graduate of Owego Free Academy and a veteran of World War II, serving in the Naval Air Force in the Pacific. He retired in 1985 from Conrail following 22 years of service. He was a member and past exalted ruler of Elks Lodge No. 1148; member of Order of Sons of Italy No. 1342, VFW No. 1536 all in Sayre; Nichols American Legion Post No. 1624 and Loyal Order of Moose No. 1490, Waverly. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Alice Brown Meeker at home; brother and sister-in-law, C. Burton and Junia Meeker of Lounsberry; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Lucille and Walter J. Smith of Towanda; nieces and nephews; Beverly Meeker of Lounsberry, Carlene and Robert Bullock of Maine, N.Y., Robert P. Meeker of Little Meadows, Larry W. and Lois Brown, Robert C. and Sharon Brown of Rome; also several great nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral service will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 82 Main St., Nichols with the Rev. John P. Easton, pastor of the Nichols United Methodist Church officiating. Spring burial will be in the Nichols Cemetery. Memorials in Mr. Meeker’s memory may be directed to the Greater Valley Emergency Services, 201 Allison St., Sayre, Pa. The family will receive their friends this evening from 7-9 at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, Nichols. –Towanda Daily Review
EARL R. MERRILL, 57, Sayre, PA died May 7, 2007 at the Robert Packer Hospital following a brief illness. Born May 1, 1950 in Sayre, he was the son of Earl and Eunice Richards Merrill. He was a 1968 graduate of Troy High School then went on to serve his country in the U.S. Air Force for four years. His last year he served in Vietnam and received an honorable discharge along with the National Defense Service Medial, Vietnam Service Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Mr. Merrill enjoyed working on computers, gardening, lawn work, genealogy and friends and family. He had a great sense of humor and was a great story teller. He was employed for years as an electronic technician before his retirement. Mr. Merrill was predeceased by his father, Earl Merrill. Surviving are: mother, Eunice Richards Merrill, Litchfield, PA; siblings, Katherine and Ted Polasky, Waverly, NY, Eunice and Gary Braund, Troy, Sharon and Pat Campbell, Athens, Keith and Val Merrill, Athens, Melvin Merrill, Athens and Colin and Patricia Merrill, Ulster, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be directed to the American Cancer Society, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, PA or the Bradford County Humane Society, PO Box 179, Ulster, PA. –Canton Independent Sentinel
MERRITT –LISA MARIE RANDALL, 24 of Wyalusing died Sunday, April 22, 1990 at the Tyler Memorial Hospital, Tunkhannock as the result of an auto-pedestrian accident which occurred Sunday Morning near Tunkhannock. She was born June 16, 1965 in Johnson City, N.Y., the daughter of Raymond and Carol Merritt. Mrs. Randall is a 1983 graduate of Greene Central School and was a member of the Central Baptist Church in Greene. She was a manager of the Village Variety Store in Towanda and was a member of the Wyalusing Kiwanis Club. She is survived by her husband, George Scott Randall of Wyalusing; a son, Austin Silas Randall at home; her mother, Carol Merritt of Vestal, N.Y.; her father, Raymond Merritt of Wyalusing; a brother, Scott Michael Merritt of Vestal, N.Y.; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; father and mother-in-law, Silas and Cynthia Randall of Port Crane, N.Y.; her maternal grandmother, paternal grandmother and paternal great-grandmother and many, many friends. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Root Funeral Home, 23 N. Chenango St., Green, N.Y. with the Rev. John Koopman officiating. Burial will be in Sylvan Lawn Cemetery, Green, N.Y. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the Root Funeral Home. –Towanda Daily Review
MARTIN L. MESSNER, 74, Roaring Branch, returned to his Heavenly Father March 22, 2003 at Raulerson Hospital, Okeechobee, FL. Born April 28, 1928 in Millville, PA, he was the only son of the late Claude and Hannah Gordner Messner. Much of his youth was spent in Millville area and his education was completed in Liberty. He married Gladys V. Holcomb November 16, 1946 at Buttonwood. To this union were born, Beverly (Donald) Taber, Shoshone, ID, Linda Messner, Towanda, Gary (Diane) Messner, Roaring Branch, Martin Ray (Aldene) Messner, Muncy, PA and James Messner, Horseheads, NY. Mr. Messner loved his family, farming and agribusiness. He shared a strong work ethic with his wife that was passed to the children. He was fond of country music, the Yankees, Euchre, hauling hay and John Deeres. He appreciated well managed farms and each fall he caught wild turkey and buck fever. After building a new barn, he and his wife hosted “The Barn Dance” for round and square dancing on Saturday nights from 1946 – 1970 with music by The McNetts. Many area dancers met their future mates at “The Barn.” A member of East Point United Methodist Church, he also worshipped God’s gift of nature from a tractor seat or while walking the fields and woods. He was a faithful steward of all that was placed in his care. He enjoyed the Florida sunshine, citrus and spent the past 23 winters in Okeechobee. Most summers he took the Lincoln West and toured Canada and Alaska. Surviving are his wife, children and grandchildren: Christopher (Lynda) Taber and Darren (Amie) Taber, Shoshone, ID, Cpl. Matthew Taber, 5th Marines serving in the Persian Gulf, Thomas Martin Abell, Phoenix, AZ, Jordan Wollenberg, Towanda; Ryan, Nathan and Aaron Messner, Muncy; James II and Melissa Lynn Messner, Horseheads; Nicolee Rae Messner, Canton; step-grandchildren, Spring (Jamie) Weber and Ronnie Atkinson; great-grandchildren, Ethan, Karelin, Patrick, Martin L. and Moira Taber, Morgan and Logan Welma; sisters, Lois Forer, Liberty, Dorothy (Melvin) Eves, Surprise, AZ, Elaine (David) McNeilly, Harrisburg, Martha (John) Geisinger, Liberty; brother-in-law, Llewellyn (Virginia) Holcomb, Liberty; numerous extended family. The family patriarch will be greatly missed but his memory and stories will continue. Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life at 2 p.m. April 6 at the East Point UM Church. The family will receive friends and family one hour prior to the services. The family suggests memorials be sent to the East point United Methodist Church, RR 1, Box 100, Roaring Branch, PA. His ashes will be set free at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Buxton Funeral Home & Crematory, Okeechobee, FL. –Canton Independent Sentinel
ALBERT W. MILLER JR., 69, Blossburg, PA died October 9, 2000 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born February 5, 1931 in New City, NY he was the son of Ethel Stein Miller and the late Albert Miller, Sr. He served as a corporal in the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War. He was employed at the former Thatcher Glass in Elmira, NY for many years until his retirement. Mr. Miller was a member of the Blossburg United Methodist Church. His former memberships included the Blossburg V.F.W. Post No. 8730 Supreme Sacrifice, the Blossburg American Legion, William S. Wilson Post No. 572 and the Wellsboro Moose Lodge. Preceding him in death was his first wife, Patricia on March 12, 1990. Surviving besides his mother of Morris Run and his wife, Mary at home; daughter, Lynn Stroud, Blossburg, Ann Rogge, Delaware, Marsha Hulslander, Canton and Florence A. Bacon, Blossburg; son, Robert E. L. Hulslander, Blossburg; 16 grandchildren; sisters, Cathy Moss, Elmira Heights, NY; Margaret Holley, Morris Run, JoAnne Brown, Shunk, Rosemary Black, Morris Run, Dorothy Wilson, Muskogee, OK; brothers, George Miller, Mesa, AZ, Charles Miller, Mansfield, PA, Joe Miller, Beaver Dams, NY; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held October 13 with the Rev. David Blowers, pastor of the Community Chapel in Wellsboro officiating. Burial will be private. Arrangements were under the direction of the Zwicharowski Funeral Home, Blossburg. –Canton Independent Sentinel
MILLER –LUELLA M. MORGAN, 76 of Wood hull, NY died October 18, 2004 at home after a long illness. Born in the town of Woodhull December 17, 1927 she was the daughter of Lee S. and Bernice Mead Miller. A 1946 graduate of Woodhull High School, she was a member of the Tuscarora-Woodhull Chapter OES, past matron of the former Woodhull Chapter OES and a member of the First Baptist Church of Woodhull. She was employed for 12 years at Ann Page Foods of Horseheads, NY and retired from Corning, Inc. She married Robert H. Morgan July 20, 1946, he preceded her in death November 11, 2003. Mrs. Morgan is also preceded in death by her brothers, Bernard and Sanford Miller and sister, Minnie M. Casinelli. Surviving are her son, Robert H. Morgan, Canton, PA; daughter and sons-in-law, Cheryl and Keith Lewis, Jasper, NY, Diana and Herbert Hunt, Rochester, NY, Jeanette and Clifford Leonard, Woodhull, NY; daughter-in-law, Shirley Morgan, Canton, PA; sister, Marion Kilmer, Black Canyon City, AZ; 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and her canine daughter, “Helga”. The funeral services were conducted October 21st at the H.P. Smith & Son Funeral Home, Woodhull, NY with Rev. Mark Wade officiating. Burial was in Woodhull Cemetery. –Canton Independent Sentinel
JASON EDWARD MINNIER, infant son of Edward and Julie (Norton) Minnier of Shunk was stillborn on Aug. 18, 1992 at the Williamsport Hospital. Surviving in addition to his parents are a brother, Dillon Wade Minnier at home; paternal grandparents, Edward and Margaret Minnier of Dushore; maternal grandparents, Max and Minnie Norton of Shunk; paternal great-grandparents, Louis and Florence Niti of Dushore; maternal great-grandmother, Rachel Norton of Shunk; aunts, uncles and cousins. A graveside service was conducted Thursday, Aug. 20, 1992 at the West Hill Cemetery, Shunk with the Rev. Herbert Eby officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of the Morse and Kleese Funeral home, 40 N. Center St., Canton. –Towanda Daily Review
MONROE –ELVA M. PATTERSON, 80 of Montoursville died Friday, Jan. 24, 2003 at the Valley View Nursing Center. Her husband of 45 years, Clair A. Patterson died May 29, 1988. They were married in Ulysses on Aug. 22, 1942. She was a 1940 graduate of Ulysses High School. She retired as Assistant Cashier from First Citizens National Bank, Ulysses where she worked for many years. She was a member of the Potter County Historical Society and of the Lycoming Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Ulysses. Born Aug. 27, 1922 in Ulysses, she was the daughter of Asa and Elva Neal Monroe. Surviving are two sons, Rev. D. Gene Patterson of Muncy and Bruce E. Patterson of Borea, Ohio; three grandchildren, Mary E. Patterson and Thomas M. Patterson, both of Muncy and David H. Patterson of Rocky River, Ohio and one niece, Ruth G. Otis of Rochester, N.Y. She was predeceased by two sisters, Amelia M. George and Esther M. Courtney; one niece and three nephews. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday at the Benjamin r. Olney Funeral Home, 621 S. Main St., Ulysses. Officiating will be her pastor, the Rev. Dr. Richard G. Kirk. Burial will be in Ulysses Cemetery. Friends will be received at the Olney Funeral Home on Monday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and at Wallis-Grenoble’s, 121 S. Main St. Muncy on Sunday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. The family will provide the flowers and suggests memorial contributions be made to the Muncy Baptist Church or the Ulysses Public Library, Ulysses, PA. –Williamsport Sun-Gazette
MONTANYE –MRS. LOUISE B. MONTANYE HEATH, age 63, wife of Robert Heath Jr. of New Albany RR 1 died Sunday afternoon, Feb. 7, 1993 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Louise was born June 25, 1929 in Elmira, N.Y. daughter of the late Philo and Ruth Johnson Montanye. She attended school in Elmira and worked for several years at the C & K Laundry of Elmira. She married Robert Heath Jr. of Mildred on Jan. 12, 1952. They recently celebrated their 41st anniversary. Louise was employed by the former Endicott Johnson Shoe Co. of Mildred for 37 years, retiring in 1990. She was a member of Trinity Chapel, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Mildred. Surviving are her spouse, Robert at home; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Clarence Fenton of New Albany; brothers and sisters-in-law, Lyman and Barbara Montanye of Elmira, N.Y., Philo and Agnes Montanye of Millerton, Pa., Lester and Gloria Montanye of Pine City, N.Y. and Raymond and Marjorie Montanye of Chemung, N.Y.; a sister and brother-in-law, Maryette and James Voorhees of Columbia cross Roads; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sisters, Gertrude Clearwater and Dorothy Conklin and a brother, Harold Montanye. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m. at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore followed by services at Trinity Chapel in Mildred at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Steven P. Edmiston, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, Towanda officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Dushore. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. Memorials are directed to the American Cancer Society, Sullivan County Chapter, P.O. Box 243, Dushore, Pa. or the Guthrie Home Health Care, Guthrie Clinic, Sayre, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review
MONTGOMERY –FRANCES PARDO GRUVER, 88 formerly of 753 Brick Church Road, Montgomery died Saturday, February 8, 2003 at the Muncy Valley hospital Skilled Nursing Unit where she resided the past 3 years. Her husband Harry E. Gruver died May 1, 1963. She retired in 1982 after 25 years with Muncy State Correctional Institution, where she was employed as a Supervisor. She was a 1933 graduate of Watsontown High School and a member of Montgomery Senior Citizens, ¾ Century Club, Montgomery and the Rambler’s Club. She enjoyed traveling, quilting and gardening. She was a member of St. John Lutheran (Brick) Church, Montgomery. Born Aug.29, 1914 in Paradise Valley at her father’s homestead, she was the daughter of Harry B. and Nettie Pardo Montgomery. Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Coral and Ronald Letcher of Montgomery; three grandchildren, Sue Hoffman of Pittsburgh, Sharon Wright of Muncy and Steven Letcher of Montgomery and 5 great-grandchildren, Matthew Letcher, Kacey Hoffman, Aaron Wright, David Wright and Ryan Wright. She was predeceased by 2 brothers, Robert and Donald Montgomery and 4 sisters, Margaret Kunkle, Elizabeth Montgomery, Rebecca Turner and Grace Bieber. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at her church, 196 Brick Church Road, Montgomery. Officiating will be her pastor, the Rev. Scott W. Baker. Friends will be received from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church Wednesday. Interment will be in St. John Lutheran (Brick) Church Cemetery at the convenience of the family. The family will provide the flowers and suggests memorial contributions be made to St. John Lutheran (Brick) Church, 196 Brick Church Road, Montgomery, PA. Arrangements are being handled by Wallis-Grenoble’s, 121 S. Main St., Muncy. –Williamsport Sun-Gazette
MOORE –BEATRICE MOORE ARNETT, 94 of 770 S. Main St., Athens died Friday, May 12, 2000 at the Robert Packer Hospital after an extended illness. Born in Feb. 23, 1906 in East Athens the daughter of Clarence A. and Blanche Spalding Moore, she graduated from Athens High School in 1923 and attended the West Chester State Normal School and taught in a one-room school at Perry’s Corners in Litchfield Township. During the Depression she worked for the National Youth Administration teaching physically handicapped children in their homes. At that time, there were no accommodations for the handicapped in public schools. In 1943 she went to Washington, D.C. where she worked for the Department of Defense until her retirement in the late 1960s. In 1978 she returned to the Valley to live with her daughter. She is a member of the Trinity church, Athens. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husbands, Lloyd J. Cambron in 1954 and Lawrence O. “Bill” Arnett in 1975. She is survived by her daughter, Fanna Proper of Athens and man beloved cousins. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held June 3 and the time will be announced later. Memorials may be directed to her church, the Trinity Church, 701 S. Main St., Athens or the Bradford County Library, RR 3, Troy, Pa. in her memory. –Towanda Daily Review
JAMES J. MOORE, 74 – On the morning of April 3, 2001, James J. Moore of Canton RR 2 died peacefully at his home after a lo0ng, brave battle with cancer. He was 74 years of age. Born in Philadelphia on Aug. 22, 1926, he was the son of John and Helen (Ferry) Moore. Jim was the product of a row-house neighborhood where hard work, loyalty to family and friends, and love of country were of paramount importance. He was a student at Frankford High School when World War II erupted. In 1943 Jim proudly served our country by enlisting in the United States Navy. After the hostilities ended Jim courted a young lady named Angelina Mazzoni and on April 23, 1949 they were united in marriage. Together they raised a son. Jim was employed for 30 years as a dispatcher for SMS Auto Parts. He and Angie continued to reside in the Frankford section until his retirement in 1989. Jim had become charmed with the Canton area, traveling up from Philadelphia every hunting season since he was in his 20s, always promising one day to live here. He fulfilled that promise when he and Angie moved into their home on Armenia Mountain over 20 years ago. Jim enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was an avid fan of horse racing at Saratoga. He was an active member of Canton V.F.W. Post No.714 and American Legion Post No. 303. Jim had an abiding faith in the Lord and was a member of St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church. Jim is survived by his wife of almost 52 years, Angie at home; son, Michael (Lynn) Moore; grandchildren, Brian and Doreen Moore; brothers, John and William Moore; sisters, Mary Gavin and Regina Pulone all of Philadelphia. A private viewing for family only will be held at Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, Thursday. Transferal prayers will be offered by the Very Rev. Fr. Bert S. Kozen Friday at 10:30 a.m. All are invited to the Mass of Christian Burial, which will be celebrated Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church, Washington and East Union streets, Canton with Fr. Kozen as chief celebrant. Interment will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. The family will provide the flowers. Memorials in Jim’s name may be directed to the American Cancer Society. –Towanda Daily Review
AUDLEY M. MORGAN, 76, Okeechobee, FL died March 1, 2007. He was born on October 31, 1930 in Shunk, PA to Gordon and Wanda Morgan. “AM” had been a resident of Okeechobee since 1976. He was a Gold member of the Florida Fly Wheelers Association and was a prominent multi-business owner in Okeechobee for many years. Surviving are sons, Steve (Wanda) Morgan, Jim (Yvonne) Morgan, Gordie (Missy) Morgan, all of Okeechobee and Mike (Brenda) Morgan, Winter Haven, FL; daughters, Wanda (Bill) Lewis, Jefferson, NC; Cindy (Sam) Crouch, Haymarket, VA; Sharon (Claude) Poirier and Linda (Don) Weir, all of Okeechobee; sisters, Amber (Dean) Chaapel, Alene (Bill) Boyd, Joyce (Frank) Landon and Janet (Tom) Pepper, all of Canton; 20 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and special friend, Jean Parrish. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 51years, Lillian Morgan and special daughter, Kathy Riley. Funeral was held March 5 at the Buxton Funeral Home Chapel. All arrangements were under the care and direction of Buxton Funeral home and Crematory, Okeechobee, FL. –Canton Independent Sentinel
MORGAN –MADELENE JOYCE KILMER, 68 of Canton RR 1 died June 10, 1992 at the Robert Packer hospital, Sayre. She was born Feb. 2,1924in Wheelerville, Sullivan County, the daughter of William and Belle Brown Morgan. She was a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church, Grover. Mrs. Kilmer owned and operated Kilmer’s Beauty Shop in Canton for many years. Surviving are her father, William Morgan of Shunk; a daughter, Rosanna Tarbox of Canton RR 2 and a son, Charles Kilmer Sr. of Canton RR 1; four grandchildren, Kimberly Ann Money, Michelle Gordon, Charles Kilmer Jr. and Jodie Kilmer; four great-grandchildren; eight brothers, frank Morgan of Wheelerville, Melvin Morgan of Canton, John Morgan of Ulster, Glen Morgan of Canton, Lyle Morgan of Shunk, Dale Morgan of Montgomery, Ala., Stanley Morgan of Ellenton and Martin Morgan of Clifton Springs, N.Y.; three sisters, Doris Rathbun of Canton RR2, Josephine Lewis of Hillsgrove, Pa. and Norma Lodge of Arcadia, Fla.; nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles E. Kilmer on Sept. 30, 1978. Also preceding her in death were two sisters, Esther Clisso and Dorothy Kipp and one brother, Vance Morgan. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 13, 1992 at the Morse and Kleese Funeral home, 40 N. Center St., Canton with the Rev. Richard Leonard, her pastor officiating. Interment will be held in the West Hill Cemetery, Shunk. Visitation will be Friday evening from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. –Towanda Daily Review
ROBERT H. MORGAN, 81, Woodhull, NY died November 11, 2003 at home after a long illness. Born in the town of Woodhull, March 26, 1922 he was the son of Harry A. and Ru8th Hoyt Morgan. A 1939 graduate of Woodhull High School, he was a World War II Veteran serving in the Army Air Corps from September 11, 1940 to October 14, 1945. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Woodhull and a life member of Woodhull Memorial Post 1740 America Legion. Mr. Morgan was a farmer for approximately 20 years and was employed at Elkland Leather Company for 15 years. In later years he was an auto dealer of used cars. Surviving are his wife Luella at home; a son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Shirley Morgan, Canton; daughters and sons-in-law, Jeanette and Clifford Leonard, Woodhull, Cheryl and Keith Lewis, Jasper, NY and Diana and Herbert Hunt, Rochester, NY; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. His brother, Lyle Morgan and sister, Dorothy Olin preceded him in death. The funeral services were conducted November 14 at the H.P. Smith and Son, Inc. Funeral Home, 1607 Main St., Woodhull, NY with the Rev. Brian Diffenbacher officiating. Burial was in Woodhull Cemetery with full military honors. –Canton Independent Sentinel
MORSE –LUELLA M. LENTZ, 81 a former resident of Sarasota, FL and of Ralston died December 21, 1996. Born in Hughesville on September 16, 1915, she was the daughter of Ernest Allen and Mary Emma Thompson Morse. She attended Mansfield State Teachers College, now Mansfield University. She was a teacher at the Canton Area School District and the Sarasota School District. Mrs. Lentz was a member of the Church of Palms, Presbyterian, Order of Eastern Star #71, BPW, Canton Teachers Association, PA State Education Association and past president of the Orange Blossom Circle, Sarasota Garden Club. Her husband, Edward R. “Dick” Lents died in 1966. Surviving are one daughter, Barbara N. Lentz, Sarasota. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., June 20, 1997 at Maneval Funeral home, 500 West 4th St., Williamsport, PA. Pastor Phyllis A. Hunter of the Ralston United Methodist Church will officiate. Interment will be in Picture Rocks Cemetery. –Canton Independent Sentinel
RICHARD R. MORSE age 69 of 135 Hoover St., Sayre died Thursday morning, Feb. 24, 2000. Richard was an avid musician who celebrated his love of God and country music by playing almost every instrument made. He was a member of country bands and gospel groups, most recently being a member of the Trailblazers. He shared his love of God with others through his ministry and foster parenting. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Ferguson Morse; five children, Cora Culver of Dunmore, Pa., Crystal McGlaughlin of Scranton, Connie Morse of Monroeton, Richard Morse Jr. of Scranton and Bertha Morse of Sayre; 18 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; his mother and father-in-law, Francis and Myrtle Ferguson of Bath, N.Y.; a sister-in-law, Josephine Makin of Corning, N.Y. and nieces and nephews, including a special nephew, Paul L. Everly of Athens. He was a foster parent to Kenny Moss and Kyle Beatty of Sayre. He was predeceased by two brothers, Morlan Morse Jr. and William Morse; four sisters, Cora, Judy, Genevieve and Geraldine and two grandchildren, Richard Morse III and Brandon Morse. The funeral will be at Luckiner’s Funeral home in Waverly, N.Y. from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000. A dinner in celebration of Richard’s life will be held at the Athens Fire Hall following the funeral. Guest may bring a covered dish to pass. –Towanda Daily Review
MOSIER –DORIS ANN COATS, 72, beloved wife and mother, Doris Ann Coats, 72, died on Sept. 12, 2007. Doris was born Jan. 8, 1935 in West Burlington, Pa., a daughter of August Glen Mosier and Ethel Viola Sargent. She is survived by: her husband, Robert Coats, Sr., of 54 years; their five children, Debra Gourd of Zephyrhills, Fla., Beverly Parker of Old Town, Fla., Robert Coats Jr. of Bradenton, Fla., Michael Coats of Henderson, N.C., and Steve Coats of Ocala, Fla.; one sister, Bertha Bull of Canton, Pa.; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by: both parents; and six sisters, Ethel Sutton, Augusta Coats, Roberta Bailey, Janet Mosier, Gladys Healy, Marjorie Mosier; and three brothers, August Mosier, Robert Mosier, and Howard Mosier. Of all the accomplishments this life has to offer, three were the most precious to her, namely, her relationship with Jehovah, to whom she dedicated her life on July 3, 1960, her marriage to Bob, and her children. Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2007, at the Cross City Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Cross City, Fla. –Canton Independent Sentinel
LLOYD E. MOSIER died Feb. 3, 2001 after a courageous battle against ALS. Lloyd was born in Herrick Township, the son of James and Margaret Mosier. He lived in this area until joining the U.S. Army and served until 1957. On Nov. 7, 1953 he married Aloha Franklin. They had two children, Michael and Susan and three grandchildren, David, Rebecca and Michael. Lloyd worked as a partner at Mosmer Office Equipment in Connecticut for 30 years. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. April 7, 2001 at the Sugar Run Presbyterian Church. All family and friends are invited to attend. –Towanda Daily Review
MULLEN –MARY HEINZE, 87 of Forksville RR 1 died Thursday, Oct. 4, 2001 at the Dar-Way Nursing Home following a lingering illness. Mary was born on Sept. 21, 1914 in Sonestown a daughter of the late Nelson and Laura Seaboldt Mullen. She was a graduate of the Sullivan County school and worked at the Dar-Way for many years. Surviving are two sons; Ronald Heinze, Forksville and Royce Heinze of Illinois; a daughter, Mrs. Sue Byrne of Williamsport; one sister, Jane Schiable of Arizona; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Mary was predeceased by her husband, Harry Heinze on Jan. 14, 2000 and a son, Eugene Heinze, who died Oct. 27, 2000. Funeral and committal services will be held on Monday, Oct. 8, 2001 at 11 a.m. in the Russell P. McHenry funeral home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore with the Rev. Robert W. Brown, pastor of the St. Paul’s United Methodist Church officiating. Family and friends may call at the funeral home Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral. Interment will be in the Forksville Cemetery. –Towanda Daily Review
CHRIS A. MULLENDORE, 39, of San Jose, Calif., formerly of Towanda, Pa., died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2007, in San Jose. Chris was born Aug. 3, 1967, in North Towanda Township, Pa., the son of James A. Mullendore and Nancy Walrath Mullendore. He was a graduate of Towanda Area High School Class of 1985 and continued his education at Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, Pa., where he graduated in 1989 as part of the ROTC program there. Chris subsequently entered the U.S. Army, where he served two tours of duty in Korea. He was employed by INTEL Corporation in Santa Clara, Calif. While residing in Towanda, Chris was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and Boy Scout Troop No. 6, both in Towanda, where he attained the rank of Eagle Scout at the age of 14. Surviving are: his parents, James A. and Nancy W. Mullendore of Towanda RR 3; his brothers, Eric J. Mullendore of Chicago and Curt J. Mullendore of Philadelphia; his sister, Heidi Boyle, and her husband, Roy Boyle, of Altoona, Pa.; his niece, Charlotte Boyle of Altoona, Pa.; and several aunts and cousins. A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Towanda, at a later date. In lieu of flowers Chris’ family requests that memorial contributions may be directed to the First Presbyterian Church, 5 Court St., Towanda, or to the Towanda Public Library, 104 Main St., Towanda, PA in his memory. Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. –Towanda Daily Review
KENNETH A. MUSSELMAN, former Sullivan County resident, died on March 9, 2007, in Jacksonville, Fla., after suffering a stroke. Born Aug. 7, 1942, in Columbia County, Ken was the son of Kenneth Sr. and Viola Musselman. He grew up on their Fishing Creek Township farm and attended the Benton schools, graduating in 1960. In 1964, with a bachelor's degree in education and an English major from what was then Bloomsburg State Teacher's College, he began his teaching career with a year at Northwest High School in Shickshinny and then moved on to Sullivan County, where he soon became a valued member of the high school English Department. In 1966 he married the former Joy Whiting, and they eventually built a home on the outskirts of Laporte and began to raise a family there. Ken was active in church and community affairs in Laporte, and he was the force behind the founding of the Laporte Little Theater. He and Joy were involved for years, both behind the scenes in producing the shows, building sets, erecting the tent in the park, and designing and making costumes, and also in performing several key roles. Besides his interest in theater, Ken enjoyed singing, sports, building, and creating some fireplaces and walls. He continued his education with graduate work at Columbia University and when he became a professor at Mansfield University, they eventually moved their family to Troy, Pa., to be closer to his work. There they soon made many new friends as they continued their community and church involvement. His assignment at Mansfield evolved to include supervision of student teachers, and he touched many lives during his 30-plus years in education. After his retirement from Mansfield, they sold their Troy home and began dividing their time between their summer place along the Allegheny River in Venango County and their winter home in St. Mary's, Ga. where they were when he was stricken. Ken was predeceased by an infant son and his parents. He is survived by: his wife, Joy, who is presently at their home at 404 Ready St., St. Mary's GA 31558; his daughter, Amy Musselman Pinoargote, her husband, Gerardo, and their two young sons, Diego and Dante, in Florida; his son, Luke Musselman, and wife Mindy and their young son, Matthew Hayden, in Arizona; a sister, Ruthann (Mrs. Wayne) Gavitt, Forksville; two nieces; and a nephew. He was laid to rest in the Mountain Ash Cemetery in Laporte. Friends are invited to a memorial service celebrating his life at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 18, at the Laporte United Methodist Church. Memorials may be directed to the Laporte United Methodist Church, c/o Vivian Smith, treasurer, P.O. Box 223, Laporte, PA, the First Presbyterian Church, 121 W. Main St., Troy, PA, or the Sullivan County Library, P. O. Box 309, Dushore, PA. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, PA. –Towanda Daily Review
PAUL JACKSON NEFF, 92, of Union City, Ga. died on Saturday, May 12, 2007. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob G. Neff. He was preceded in death by one brother, Jacob Otis Neff. Those left behind to cherish his memory include: his loving wife of 69 years and 10 months, Doris Eva Neff; three children, Timothy Jeff of Union City, Ga., Terry Neff of Akron, N.Y., and Nancy Burguess of Troy, Pa.; six grandchildren, Mike Neff of Clearwater, Fla., Chris Neff of Gowanda, N.Y., Jessica Neff of Tucson, Ariz., Kelcey Burguess of Newton, N.J., Kenyon Burguess of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa., and Kara Buguess of Harrisburg, Pa.; and one great-grandchild, Hunter Ivan Burguess of Columbia Cross Roads. Services honoring Mr. Neff will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 27, at the Granville Center Church with the Rev. Eric Smith officiating and at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 9, at Lester Road Christian Church in Union City, with the Rev. Tony Sullivan officiating. –Canton Independent Sentinel
MAURICE P. NEWHART SR., 86 of Lawton died Sunday, Oct. 28, 2001 at his home. He was born April 16, 1915 in Laceyville, the son of the late Elisha and Emma Benninger Newhart. His wife, Vivian P. Bishop Newhart died in 1919. He spent many years in the logging and stone-quarrying business. He was also a member of the Rush Volunteer Fire Co., the International Order of Odd Fellows No. 471, Rush and the Turkey Federation. He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and William Hadsall of Meshoppen, Dawn and Paul Bennett of Rushville, Patricia A. and Robert Kelley of Laceyville, Margaret I. and Donald Hunsinger of Lawton, Linda L. Bennett of Springville, Pa.; sons and daughters-in-law, Raymond A. and Alberta Newhart of Lawton, Maurice P. and Nancy Newhart of Lawton, Robert C. Newhart of East Rush, Ernie G. and Susan Newhart of Lawton, James A. and Cheryl Newhart of Lawton and Ronald L. Newhart of Middletown, Pa.; son-in-law, Dale Gladden of Buchanan, Tenn.; sisters, Viva Kone and Maxine Arasz, both of Waverly, N.Y.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Carl and Maureen Newhart of Tunkhannock, Paul and Valerie Newhart of Middletown, Frank and Helen Newhart of Meshoppen, Dennis and Helen Newhart of St. Cloud, Fla.; 40 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Vivian; two daughters, Virginia Gladden and Ruth Marilyn Newhart; brothers, Edwin, Floyd and Russell Newhart; sisters, Mildred Roote and Lucy VanBoven and great-grandson, Tony Stanton. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31 at the Bartron Funeral Home Inc., 74 Church St., Montrose. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. The family suggests that, if desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Rush Volunteer Fire Co., P.O. Box 5, Lawton, Pa. or the Birchardville Cemetery Association, c/o Don Birchard, RR 5, Box 130-B, Montrose, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review
EDWARD D. NICHOLS, 72, formerly of East River Road, Nichols, N.Y. died on Aug. 14, 2002 at the Highlands Care Center, LaPorte. He was born on March 6, 1930 in Bradford County one of 14 children to Raymond and Ina (Lyons) Nichols. Edward was a retired employee for the Town of Nichols Highway Department. He was predeceased by his wife of 38 years, Vivian V. Nichols on Sept. 7, 1996 and is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, Philip C. Turrell of Ilion, N.Y., William A. DeVoe of Akron, Ohio and Joseph P. and Katherine DeVoe of Nichols; his sisters, Joyce Nichols of Owego, Marjorie Carlton of Endicott and Dorothy Jones of Troy; sisters-in-law, Barbara Nichols of Vestal and Patricia Nichols of West Warren; grandchildren, Michelle Turrell, Philip and his wife, Kimberly Turrell, Brandee Jo Turrell, Shawna DeVoe, Edward and his wife, Michelle DeVoe, William DeVoe and Jessica DeVoe and Christin DeVoe; great-grandchildren, Kai Turrell, Anastasia and Alicia DeVoe, Michael Volpe; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services and a celebration of Edward’s life will be held on Saturday, Aug. 17 at 1 p.m. at the Nichols United Methodist Church, Main Street, Nichols with the Rev. Jean L. Swett officiating. A period of visitation and sharing of memories will be held from noon until the time of the service at 1 p.m. at the church. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family in the Vestal Hills Memorial Park. Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to the National Parkinson Foundation, 1501 Northwest Ninth Ave., Miami, Fla. Caring assistance is being provided by the Cooley Family of Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols. –Towanda Daily Review
NICKSON –JILL NICKSON MCNETT, 51, 12938 Queensburg, Houston, TX died January 5, 1999 after a long courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Born June 12, 1947 in Leeds, Yorkshire, England she was the daughter of John R. (deceased) and Olive Nickson. She graduated from the Park Lane College of Further Education in Leeds, majoring in German and business administration with “Student of the Year” honors. Mrs. McNett later became fluent in Dutch and also spoke both French and German. After college, she worked at Caltex Petroleum in the Hague, Netherlands where she met and married her husband, James McNett. They lived in Libya and London before taking up permanent residence in Houston for the past 22 years. She was a dedicated homemaker and a gourmet cook, raising two children while overcoming her disabilities from MS. Mrs. McNett was also an active volunteer in ACT Channel 8 fund-raising auctions and at Rummel Creek Elementary School. Surviving are her loving husband of 30 years, James; mother, Olive Nickson, Leeds, England; daughter Sarah Louise, Houston; son, Christopher James, Austin, TX; brothers Peter and Paul Nickson, Leeds, England; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Jack and Eleanor McNett and Elise McNett of Canton, numerous aunts and uncles. Funeral service was held at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, January 9. The family requests donation be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society at 2211 Norfolk, Suite 825, Houston, TX. –Canton Independent Sentinel
DOUGLAS E. NORTON, 55 of 5783 Rt. 87 Highway, Williamsport died Sunday, December 11, 2005 at home. He was born in Towanda to the late Vernon and Floretta J. Weightman Norton. Doug and his wife, the former Aileen O. Curry would have celebrated their 22nd wedding anniversary on February 17. He was a construction foreman for Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. and was a former member of Operating Engineers. Doug loved hunting, his farm in Forksville and his five grandchildren. Besides his wife, he is survived by his son, Jay R. Norton of Watsontown; his daughters, Stacey L. (Tim) Clifford of Bristow, Va. and Kelly M. (Matt) Schneider of Newberry; stepsons, David P. Bertin of Royal Oak, Mich. and Brian M. Bertin and Brett M. Bertin, both of Longmont, Col.; and his grandchildren, Alissa J. Smith, Tyler Douglas Schneider, Brenna M. Norton Rupp, Curtis Beitz and Mitchell Beitz. He is predeceased by his parents and his sister, Nancy Wilson. Services will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Spitler Funeral Home with Rev. Ronald O. Doan officiating. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, PA. –Williamsport Sun-Gazette
EMERY C. NORTON, 84 of Elkland Township, New Albany RR 2 died on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 1994 at Skilled Care Nursing Unit in Towanda following a lingering illness. Born on June 27, 1909 in Hillsgrove, Pa. he was the son of the late Charles and Bertha Dutter Norton. Mr. Norton was a lifetime resident of Sullivan County. He attended St. Peter’s United Church of Christ at Hugo Corners. In his early years, he was engaged in farming. Later he was employed by Roscoe Burgess Lumber Mill and then worked for Dennis McCarty Pallet Mill until his retirement in 1971. Last fall Mr. Norton was honored by the Sullivan County Fair Association for his 50-year membership. On Nov. 2, 1993, Emery and his wife, the former Iva Smith Norton celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. He left surviving his wife, Iva Smith Norton at home; a daughter and son-in-law, Richard and Barbara Powers of New Albany RR 2; one grandson; Richard Powers Jr.; one granddaughter; Marguerite Broome; one great-granddaughter; Stephany Powers and several cousins. Funeral and committal services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 15, 1994 at 1 p.m. in the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore with the Rev. Robert W. Martin, his pastor officiating, assisted by the Rev. Robert Broome. Interment will be in the Elkland Greenwood Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to call on Saturday, Jan. 15, 1994 at McHenry Funeral Home, Dushore from 11 a.m. until the time of the funeral service. –Towanda Daily Review
HERBERT Y. NORTON, 85 of Forksville RR 1 died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 1996 after being stricken at home. His wife, the former Gertrude Steele died in September 1993. A farmer and a former employee of Avco Lycoming, he retired from the State Bureau of Forestry. He was a life member of Hillsgrove Volunteer Fire Co. He was a member and trustee of Hillsgrove Union Church. Born Dec. 19, 1910 in Hillsgrove Township he was a son of Ernest and Anna Warburton Norton. Surviving are three sons, Robert M. of LaPorte, Arthur J. of Elkins Park and Herbert C. of Telford/ a daughter, Sandra L. Steele of Barton, N.Y.; a brother, Elmer of Lewistown; three sisters, Irene Davis of Dushore, Delores Columbine of DuBoistown and Grace Rosbach of South Williamsport; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the church with David Hart the associate pastor of Forksville United Methodist Charge officiating. Burial will be in the Hillsgrove Cemetery. Friends may call at Spitler’s, 733 Broad St., Montoursville from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday.
IVAN S. NORTON, 88 of Forksville, RR died on Wednesday, April 17, 1996 at home following a lingering illness. Born on March 4, 1908 in Hillsgrove, Pa. he was the son of the late Samuel and Elsie Rinker Norton. Mr. Norton was a 1931 graduate of Penn State University. On June 21, 1936 Ivan married May stickle and this year they were to celebrate their 60th anniversary. Ivan worked for 35 years with the Dairylea Company in New York. After his retirement in 1966 he and his wife, May returned to Sullivan County where they resided. Mr. Norton is survived by his wife, May at home; a son and daughter-in-law, Wylie and Melanie Norton also of Forksville and a granddaughter, Kelly Norton, a student at Lycoming College in Williamsport, Pa. A private family funeral service will be held on Friday, April 19, 1996. Family and friends are invited to call at the McHenry Funeral home of 119 Carpenter St., Dushore on Thursday evening from 7 until 9 p.m. Interment will be in the Greenwood Cemetery of Elkland Twp., Forksville, Pa. at the convenience of the family. –Towanda Daily Review
LEE S. NORTON, 86 of Forksville, Pa. died at the LaPorte United Methodist Home on Oct. 24, 1994 following an illness. The son of the late William L. and Stella McCarty Norton, he was born Aug. 11, 1908 in Elkland Township, Sullivan County. Being a lifelong resident of Sullivan County, Mr. Norton enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Through his entire life he was a farmer. He also worked for the Sullivan County Telephone Co. and was a carpenter. He is survived by a sister, Lela N. Snyder of Forksville; a brother, Frank Norton of Cornwall, Pa.; two nieces, Sarah Hicks of Charlotte, N.C. and Helen Nace of Hughesville, Pa.; a nephew, Keith Snyder of Painted Post, N.Y.; three great-nieces, three great-nephews and one great-great-nephew. The funeral service will be held Friday, Oct. 28, 1994 at 11 a.m. in the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore with the Rev. Robert Martin officiating. Family and friends are invited to call Friday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral. Interment will be in the Greenwood Cemetery, Elkland Township immediately following the funeral. –Towanda Daily Review
NORTON –LELA N. SNYDER, 87 of Eldredsville, Elkland Township, Sullivan County died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 1996 following an illness. She was born Aug. 11, 1908, the daughter of the late William and Stella McCarty Norton in Elkland, Pa. Lela was very active throughout her life in Sullivan County. She owned and operated Snyder’s General Store, which included the Eldredsville Post office of which she was postmaster. Lela was active in her church and its consistory and was the woman’s guild treasurer for many years. She was also a member of the Eldredsville Fire Company as well as several other local fire companies. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. George (Helen) Nace of Hughesville, Pa.; a son, Mr. Keith Snyder of Painted Post, N.Y.; two granddaughters, Laurie Smith and Megan Snyder; two grandsons, Kevin Nace and Eric Snyder; one great-grandson, Tyler Smith and a brother, Frank Norton. Lela was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth A. Snyder on Dec. 28, 1982; a son, Kenneth Lee Snyder and three brothers, Fred, Dean and her twin brother, Lee Norton. The funeral service will be held on Monday, Feb. 5, 1996 at 11 a.m. in the St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Elkland, Pa. with her pastor, the Rev. Robert W. Martin officiating. Family and friends are invited to call at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral home 119 Carpenter St., Dushore, Pa. on Sunday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Monday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. –Towanda Daily Review
PAUL NORTON, 75 of Elkland Township, RD 1 Forksville died Saturday morning, Aug. 15, 1987 at his home following a lingering illness. He was born Jan. 1, 1912 in Forksville, son of the late Samuel S. and Elsie (Rinker) Norton. Mr. Norton graduated from Penn State University in 1934. He began a teaching career in Estella, Pa. before moving to Corsica, Pa. where he served a four year term as principal of the Corsica Union High School. He was also the supervisor of the Veterans Agriculture Program, a position which he held for 11 years. He began working on a Masters Degree in Secondary Science Education and was hired as chairman of the Science Department in Redbank Valley. This began a 17 years career as a chemistry, physics and biology teacher. Upon his retirement 12 years ago Mr. Norton moved from Corsica back to his boyhood residence in Forksville where he resided with his wife, Ada Maxine Hill. He was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ of Hugo Corners and was a former member of the Kiwanis Club of Brookville, Pa. Surviving are his wife, Ada (Hill) Norton at home; two sons, Samuel Bryce Norton of Houghton, N.Y., Richard Edward Norton of Chicago, Ill.; one daughter, Mrs. Paula Maslar of Corsica, Pa.; a brother, Ivan Norton of Forksville; two grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The funeral and committal service will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore with the Rev. Robert W. Brown, his pastor officiating. Interment will be in the Greenwood Cemetery, Elkland Township. Friends may call at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home in Dushore, Monday afternoon from 2-4. –Towanda Daily Review
NORTON –SADIE J. AVERY, 88 of Forksville RD 1, Elkland Township died Dec. 31, 1988 at the Memorial Hospital in Towanda following a lingering illness. She was born Feb. 22, 1900 in Elkland Township, Sullivan County, a daughter of the late Manley and Mary McCarty Norton. Her husband, the late John R. Avery died many years ago. She had spent most of her life time in the Sullivan County area. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Marguerite Thompson of Forksville RD 1; two sister, Mrs. Hattie Vough of Endicott, N.Y. and Mrs. Alma Crosby of Vestal, N.Y.; a granddaughter, Gail Avery Cowgill and great-grandchildren; Clinton and Shirley Cowgill; several nieces and nephews; nine foster grandchildren and 17 foster great-grandchildren. She was known to all her children as “Gram.” The funeral service will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore with the Rev. Karen Easterly, pastor of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church of Dushore officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Elkland Township, Sullivan County. Friends may call at McHenry’s on Wednesday from 1 p.m. until the times of the funeral service. –Towanda Daily Review
WAYNE D. NORTON, 49 of Hedgesville, W. Va. died suddenly on Sunday, Nov. 22, 1992 in Parsons, W. Va. The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 27, 1992 at the Millview Wesleyan Methodist Church in Millview. Services will be held at 2 p.m. at the church with the Rev. Robert Broome officiating. The burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Forksville with military services. Donations can be made in his name to the United Way of Jefferson County in Charles Town, W. Va. Arrangements are by the Russell P. McHenry Funeral home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore, Pa.
NOVOSEL –TERESA E. HIGLEY, 79 of 2855 Leona Lane, Williamsport died Sunday, April 19, 1998 at Williamsport Hospital. She was born May 20, 1918 in Luzerne, Pa., a daughter of Anthony Novosel and Mary Mahon Novosel. Her husband Evan L. Higley predeceased her in 1986. She was a homemaker and member of the Annunciation Catholic Church, Williamsport. She is survived by one daughter, Shirley M. Sechrist of Williamsport and a son, Darrell E. Higley of Jonesville, Wis. Four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren also survive. Friends are invited to call from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 1998 at the Maneval Funeral Home, Inc. with the Rosary to be recited at 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Annunciation Catholic Church, 410 Walnut St., Williamsport by the Rev. Joseph G. Elston. Interment will be in the Rest Lawn Memorial Park Gardens, LaVale, Md. –Towanda Daily Review
DAVID ALDER OLSON, 73, Warren, PA died November 9, 2003 at his residence following an extended illness. Born October 13, 1925 in Warren, he was the son of the late Fred and Edith Cederquist Olson. He was a 1943 graduate of Warren High School attended Washington and Jefferson University and graduated from Penn State University in 1952 with a B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering. Mr. Olson served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was an active member of the Epworth United Methodist Church as a Sunday school teacher and served on various committees. He had been a member of the institution of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, enjoyed model airplanes, rail roads and carpentry. His life is best defined by his Christian faith and his love for his family. Surviving are his wife, L. Louise Johnson Olson, whom he married on June 29, 1948 at the Epworth United Methodist Church; sons, David A. Olson, Horseheads, NY and John M. Olson, Boise, ID; daughters, Ruth L. Olson, Mrs. Alvin (Mary) Herman, both of Canton, PA and Mrs. Kurt (Beth) Kondah, Cherry Grove; eight grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by brothers, Ralph L. Olson, Robert C. Olson, Leland Olson and Frederick Olson; sisters, Evelyn Manning, Jeannette Warlin, Olive McIntosh, Mildred Peterson and Anna Morell and one infant grandson. A funeral service was held November 12 at the Peterson-Blick Funeral home, Inc., 1003 Penn Ave., E. Warren with Rev. Nancy Shute, pastor of the Epworth Methodist Church officiating and Rev. Neil Siefert, Pastor of the Emanuel United Church of Christ assisting. Burial was in the Oakland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Epworth Methodist Church, 2021 Penn Ave., East Warren, PA or Hospice of Warren County, 2 Crescent Park West, Warren, PA. –Canton Independent Sentinel
JAMES B. PACKARD, 77, West Covina, California died January 23, 1999. Born on a farm in East Canton, August 31, 1921, he was the son of Niles and Maime Packard. He had two older sisters, Beth and Lillian and an older brother, Raymond. He lost his mother to cancer when he was 13 and his father died from a stroke when he was 21. Mr. Packard attended Canton Schools and married his childhood sweetheart on Dec. 24, 1942 and promptly joined the Navy where he served as a gunner first class during World War II. Three years later, he was discharged on December 13, 1945. As children, he and Betty planned to go to California to live. They bought a little house in Bell where their daughter Gayle was born. In 1952 they bought a new and larger home in West Covina, CA where their son, Lee was born. It has been their home since then. Mr. Packard was gifted with many talents and abilities. After his discharge from the Navy, he worked as a heavy equipment operator and in 1966 he became an ironworker and welder. In 1954, both he and Betty came to know the Lord and accepted Him as their Savior. They joined Bethany Baptist Church. Mr. Packard served for some 39 years as an usher. He also served on the Board of Deacons and he became a “permanent” member of the property commission. He enjoyed driving the church bus for the youth activities and took the young people on numerous youth outreach programs. His greatest enjoyment in life was his children and grandchildren. Camping, dune-bugging and boating were things the whole family enjoyed together. He loved music and often played his guitar and harmonica and he encouraged his children to develop their musical talents. When he retired in 1984, he and Betty joined the Merry Twirlers in Glendora and started square dancing again, something they had enjoyed all during their dating years. They bought a motor home and traveled all over the United States, including Alaska, Canada, the great west territory, Prince Edward Island and New Foundland. They also went to Hawaii, Mexico, Bermuda, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas and Jamaica. To celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary, they toured 13 countries in Europe and Great Britain. On March 14, 1993 he suffered a massive heart attack and three days later he had a stroke which left him unable to speak and paralyzed on his right side. He received complete healing on Jan. 23, 1999 when he died. Surviving are his wife, son, daughter and six grandchildren, Sean Packard, Philip Trease, Amanda Packard, Mer Trease, Naomi Trease and Keera Packard. –Canton Independent Sentinel
JOHN ‘BUTCH’ PACKARD JR. of Goose Creek, S.C. died Sunday, June 25,
1995. He was born April 22, 1939 in Canton, the son of J. L. and
Marcella Guinter Packard. He was a 1957 graduate of Canton High School.
He was a retired Air Force veteran and completed two tours of duty in Vietnam.
He is survived by his wife, Sal Packard of Goose Creek; a daughter, Jodie
of Goose Cree; grandson, Aaron, whom he loved very much; his parents, J.L.
and Marcella Packard, Canton; brothers and sisters-in-law, Brad and Arlene
Packard, Florida; Gary and Jan Packard, Millersburg; sisters and brothers-in-law,
Herm and Sue Packard Larrabee, East Smithfield, Bill and Marcy Packard
Coble, Wyoming; several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will
be held at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be directed
to the Canton Chapter of AA. –Canton Independent Sentinel
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