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ABRUZZO - GERMANO, Annette A.
Age 83, of Pine City, formerly of Bethpage, Long Island, died Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Ernest and Jean Germano. Annette was born May 27, 1924, in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of Frank and Vincenza Maggiore Abruzzo. In addition to her parents she is predeceased by her husband, Ernest J. Germano, son, Peter F. Germano, and brothers, Joseph and Robert Abruzzo. Annette is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Ernest J. and Jean Germano of Pine City, with their children, Christopher Germano of Corning, Marie Germano of Ithaca, with her fiancé, Chad Payne, and Matthew Germano of Pine City; daughter-in-law, Christine Germano of Moorestown, NJ with her daughters, Carla and Dana Germano; great-grandson, Brody Peter Germano Ferber; sister-in-law, Jean Abruzzo of Port Jefferson, Long Island; along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins. After her husband retired from Grumman Aerospace in Bethpage, Annette, with her husband, owned and operated The Hidden Cove Resort in Hampton Bays, NY for 7 years. Annette moved to Pine City to be closer to her son and his family after her husband died. In her earlier years she enjoyed doing needlework for her family and was also an accomplished seamstress. Annette was the caretaker for her family and her family was the most important part of her life. Friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of Water and Walnut Sts., on Thursday, February 14, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery, Queens, NY. Published in the Star-Gazette on 2/14/2008.
AKERS Carl R "Rusty"
Galeton man's body found morning after snowmobile crash
Star-Gazette
GALETON -- A Galeton man died late Thursday night when the snowmobile he was
riding went off a state forest road and struck several trees. Potter
County Deputy Coroner Ken Wingo pronounced Carl R. "Rusty" Akers, 27, of School
Street, dead at the scene of the crash, along Lyman Run Road, 11 miles west of
Galeton, at 9:55 Friday morning. Wingo said Akers was riding his Kawasaki
Nitro 1000 snowmobile on Lyman Run Road sometime before midnight on Thursday and
became separated from others with whom he was riding. His snowmobile left the
road, traveled 65 feet and struck several trees, Wingo said. Akers, who was
wearing a safety helmet and full protective gear, died instantly, Wingo said. He
listed the cause of death as head and neck injuries. Akers' companions
searched for him, but could not find him. A state Department of
Conservation and Natural Resources laborer grooming the road for riders
discovered the accident scene and body at 7:30 a.m. Friday. Forest rangers
from the department investigated the crash. State police, Sweden Township police
and members of the Gale Hose Ambulance Company assisted DCNR rangers and Wingo
at the scene. Akers was a mechanic at Larry's Sport Center near Galeton.
The crash occurred about five miles west-northwest of Lyman Run State Park.
By George Osgood gosgood@stargazette.com
ANDRUS - Henry L. Andrus, 86, of East Smithfield, passed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. He was born on May 16, 1921 in East Smithfield, as the son of the late Fred L. and Mildred Clark Andrus. He graduated from SRU High School and was a member of the East Smithfield Federated Church. Henry was an avid outdoorsman who loved farming, gardening, bird watching and hunting. He enjoyed tapping maple trees in the spring and selling his syrup. He was the happiest when he was in the fields. He was a member of the Odd Fellows and the Grange for 55 years and East Smithfield Township Supervisor for 11 years. He was predeceased by: his wife of 63 years, Jennie Andrus, 2006; and his parents. He is survived by; his daughter, Joan and Duane Dawson, Ulster; grandchildren, Amy Storms, Sayre, and Adam Storms, Syracuse, N.Y.; nine great-grandchildren; and siblings, Helen C. Hoose of East Smithfield and Ellsworth Andrus, East Smithfield; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends and family may call on Friday, Feb. 15, 2008 from 2 to 4: p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008 at the East Smithfield Federated Church, East Smithfield, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Stan Gill officiating Memorial donations may be made in his name to the East Smithfield Federated Church, P.O. Box 7, East Smithfield, PA 18817; or to the Bradford County Humane Society, P.O. Box 179, Ulster, PA 18850. - Sayre Morning Times, 11 February 2008
BAILEY Viola (SRGP 12291)
HAGER, Viola Bailey (Hungerford) (Maxson) - Born May 29, 1915. Went
peacefully to join her husband of many years, C. Raymond Hager on February 11,
2008 to be with the Lord. Formerly of Livonia and Adams, NY, born in
Covington/Mansfield, PA. Beloved mother of Jacquelyn Maxson and Carolyn
(Charles) Hungerford. Cherished grandmother of Timothy (Cheryl) Hungerford,
Michelle (Mark) Johnson, Tina (Jim Doohan) Bell, Rockney (Sue Veley) Maxson,
Kimberly (Dan) Graves, Tracie (Scott Knapp) Osier, and Teal (Mark) Hallett; and
proud great-grandmother of 14. She also leaves cousins, nieces, nephews and many
friends. She was a life member of the Easter Star Chapter of Livonia and joined
her husband as he participated in many masonic and commandery activities. We
wish to deeply thank the staff at the Park Ridge Living Center, the devoted
physical therapy staff and all of the staff on the 2200 Unit of the Unity
Hospital for their caring treatment of her and our family during this final
episode of her earthly life. Donations may be made to the Masonic Eye
Foundation, Walker Fire Dept., Inc., or a charity of your choice. Calling hours
will be Saturday, February 16, 2008, at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, 735
East Avenue, Hilton, from 12 Noon to 2:30 p.m. Her Funeral Service will be held
at 3 p.m. Spring time interment at the convenience of the family.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 2/14/2008.
BAUMAN - Dennis M. Bauman, 46, of Waverly, went home to be with his
Lord on Monday, Feb. 11, 2008 following an extended illness. Dennis was born on
Oct. 26, 1961 in Elmira, N.Y., the son of Donna (Bennett) Bauman and the late
John “Jack” Bauman.
He is survived by: his wife, Toni (Decker) Bauman; sons, Travis “T.J.,”
Trevor and Tyler Bauman of Waverly; mother, Donna Bauman of Waverly; brothers,
David (Laurie) Bauman of Elmira Heights, N.Y., and Daniel (Sherri) Bauman;
mother-in-law and father-in-law, Marilyn and Michael Decker of Chemung;
sisters-in-law, Joni (Gene) Gray of East Smithfield, Jani Bennet of Wyalusing
and Bobbi (Greg) Sinsabaugh of Waverly; aunts, Millie Malanoski of Waverly,
Darlene Plate of Elmira, Kathy (Scott) Dutcher of Waverly, Eunice Cooper of
Odessa and Violet Bauman of Lancaster, Pa.; uncle, Herbert Bauman of Pine
Valley, N.Y.; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Dennis was predeceased by:
his father, John “Jack” Bauman on July 17, 2005. Dennis was president of the
Waverly Little League and was a Waverly High School modified, J.V. and varsity
football coach and modified and varsity baseball coach. His greatest joy was
coaching and watching his children play ball. Friends are invited to call at the
McKee Memorial Chapel, 462 Fulton St., Waverly, Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to
9 p.m. A mass of Christian burial will be held at Blessed Trinity Parish, St.
James Church, Saturday at 10 a.m. with Rev. Thomas Watts as celebrant. Interment
will be in St. James Cemetery, Waverly. - Sayre Morning Times, 12 February 2008
BEEMAN - Mrs. Vina Beeman Foxx Truett, 90, died on Wednesday morning, Jan. 30, 2008, at Twilight Haven in Fresno, CA. Mrs. Truett was a former resident of Wyalusing and Laceyville for many years. She was born in Laceyville on March 23, 1917, the daughter of the late Orville D. Beeman, who died in 1968, and the late Belle Lemon Beeman, who died in 1997 at the age of 104 years. She grew up and lived in Laceyville, where she graduated from the Laceyville High School, Class of 1935. On May 27, 1940, she married her first husband, Edward Foxx, and after their marriage moved from Laceyville. After the death of her husband, Edward Foxx, and marriage and death of her second husband, Millard Truett, she moved to Arkansas in the early 1970’s. She moved back to the Wyalusing area in the late 1970’s. In the fall of 1980, she moved to Laceyville, where she lived until 1998 when she moved to California to be near her sons. During her time in Laceyville, Mrs. Truett lived over the Sheldon Funeral Home on Main St., becoming an integral part of the funeral home’s daily operation. While in Laceyville, she enjoyed visiting with her many extended family members, friends and neighbors. When she was able, she attended the Braintrim Baptist Church in Laceyville. She was also an active member of the Meshoppen Chapter of Eastern Star # 70. Surviving are her two sons, James Foxx and his wife, Julie of Clovis, CA and Rodney Foxx and his wife, Barbara of Colorado Springs, CO. Also surviving is her sister, Vergie Beeman Pembleton of Zephyrhills, FL, along with her eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husbands and parents, she was predeceased by two brothers and sisters-in-law, Leroy and Irene Beeman and Earl and Lucille Beeman, a brother-in-law, Edward Pembleton and a nephew, Elwin Beeman. Memorial services will be held at a later date in Laceyville. Interment will be in Lacey St. Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Laceyville Library, PO Box 68, Laceyville, PA 18623. Local arrangements were made through the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main St., Laceyville. - Wyalusing Rocket Courier, 7 February 2008
BEETEM - CLISE, Mary L.
Age 85, of 204 Alba St., Knoxville, PA, died February 6,