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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. |
CAIN - Robert E. Cain, age 86, of 239 Overton Road, Dushore, Pa., died on Thursday, May 1, 2008, at the Highlands Care Center, Laporte, Pa. Bob was born in Dushore, Nov. 13, 1921, son of the late Henry J. and Marcella G. Scanlin Cain. He graduated from St. Basil's High School, a member of the class of 1942. He worked for Harrington and Company Creamery, Dushore, and also for its successor, Dolly Madison Ice Cream Co. He later worked at the Dushore Lingerie Manufacturing Co. of Dushore from which he retired. He resided at Sullivan Terrace, Dushore, for the past 21 years. He enjoyed the outdoors and especially caring for his lawn and grounds. Bob was a member of St. Basil's Church in Dushore and a member of the former Holy Name Society. Surviving are : his brother and sister-in-law: Dr. Francis J. "Sugar" Cain and Mary Carroll Cain of Amherst, N.Y.; seven nieces and one nephew; and numerous grand-nieces, grand-nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, at the P. Dean Homer, 206 Water St., Dushore, and followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 2:30 p.m. at St. Basil's Church, Dushore, with the Rev. Bert S. Kozen, his pastor, presiding. Interment will be in St. Basil's Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday. The family will provide the flowers and memorials are directed to St. Basil's Restoration Fund, PO Box 307, Dushore, Pa. 18614. - Towanda Daily Review, 3 May 2008
CLARK - Virginia R. Shea, 87, of Painted Post, died Friday, April 25, 2008 at Absolut Care at Three Rivers. She was a housewife. Survivors include her sisters, Marjorie O’Shanick of Corning, Charlotte Koepf of Englewood, Fla.; two brothers, Willis Clark of Corning, Robert Clark of Grants Pass, Ore. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 6 at Phillips Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 17 W. Pulteney St., Corning. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Corning. - Corning Leader, 2 May 2008
CONNELL - Irvin “Lee” Connell, 63, of Galeton, formerly of Beaver Falls, died Thursday, April 24, 2008 at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born Sept. 5, 1944 in New Brighton, he was the son of Ruth Smith Connell and the late Vernon Connell. Private services were held at the Hess Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Collins Chapel, Galeton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society. - Mansfield Gazette, 30 April 2008
COYLE - Genevieve Margaret Hope, age 97, of Lovelton, died peacefully on April 30, 2008. Genevieve was born on Feb. 24, 1911, in Wilmot Township, Bradford County, Pa. She was the only child of the late Clarence John and Anna Veronica Saxe Coyle. She attended the Grant Hill School and married Robert Francis Hope of Lovelton, Pa., on Feb. 3, 1934. Robert predeceased her on Nov. 7, 1958. Genevieve worked on the family farm with her husband and later at the Endicott Johnson Shoe Manufacturing Co. and the Tyler Memorial Hospital in Tunkhannock, Pa. Genevieve found great pleasure in gardening and working outdoors. Many people were impressed with her green-thumb abilities, particularly with ferns and African violets. Over the years, Genevieve enjoyed having her grandchildren stay with her on the family farm, as well as hosting family gatherings at her home during the holidays. She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Stowell, as well as its Altar & Rosary Society. Surviving are: three sons and daughter-in-law: Lewis and Jean Hope of Dushore, Pa., William Hope and long-time companion Georgette Smith of Lovelton, and Leo Hope of Lovelton; three daughters and sons-in-law, Helen and Manuel Souto of Rome, Mildred and Harold Prichard of Sugar Run, and Kathryn and Donald Sedlak of Rome; two sons-in-law, Francis Ricci of Dushore and Tom Comstock of Laceyville; 22 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and three nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sons, Arthur Hope of Lovelton, on Oct. 10, 1969, and Joseph Hope of Lovelton, on May 3, 1974; and two daughters, Rose Comstock of Laceyville, Pa., on Jan. 20, 1974, and Patricia Ricci on July 30, 1992. She was also predeceased by two grandsons: Arthur Souto on May 18, 1972, and Stephen M. Sedlak on Jan. 14, 1989; and a great-grandson, Brian W. Barry, on July 16, 2003. According to Genevieve's wishes, private family funeral services were held on Saturday, May 3, 2008, at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Stowell, with her pastor, the Rev. Joseph J. Manarchuck, presiding. Interment was in the adjoining parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be directed to the Dushore Ambulance, PO Box 1, Dushore, Pa. 18614. Pallbearers were all grandsons: Scott Hope, Roger Hope, Lewis Hope II, Leo Hope Jr., Brian Comstock, Jim Souto, Tom Souto and Bob Prichard. - Towanda Daily Review, 4 May 2008
FENTON - Jonathan Lewis Fenton, 80 years young, died April 30, 2008, at his home after an extended illness. He was born June 15, 1927 in Terrytown, Pa., to Boyd Fenton Sr. and Carrie Vanderpool. Jonathan was employed at Max Cohen in Athens and was a long time resident of Athens. He enjoyed spending time with his family at Mormon Lake in Ridgebury. He was predeceased by: his wives, Esther Fenton and Celia Carnrike Fenton; his daughter, Linda Fenton; his sons, John Fenton Jr., Gordon Fenton and William Fenton; sister, Beverly Hannsell; brothers, Boyd Fenton Jr., Clarence Fenton, Albert Fenton Sr. and George Harford. He is survived by: his daughters, Cathy (Robert) Barry of Waverly, Shirley (Neal) Vanderpool of Ohio, Charlene (Rick) Brown of Athens, Anna Forman of Stroudsburg, Pa.; his sons, Albert (Sheila) Fenton of Rome, Paul Fenton and Mark Rice of Tioga, Pa., and Wayne (Cathy) Fenton of Harrisburg, Pa.; step-daughters, Kathy (Bill) Teeter, Jane (Joe) Sindoni, Sharon (Dan) Newberry, Shirley (Jim) Spears; step-sons, James Carnrike and Jerry (Kim) Carnrike; sister, Marie Daugherty; brothers, Gene (Dawn) Fenton and Harrison Fenton; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews; and special ex-daughter-in-law, Carol Fenton. Arrangements are being handled by Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens. At the request of the family, there will be no services. - Sayre Morning Times, 1 May 2008
GALLAGHER - Sarah J. Hillard, 62, of Mehoopany, PA, died on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at CMC, Scranton, after an illness. She was married to Donald Hillard, Sr. and they would have celebrated their 42nd anniversary on June 11. She was born in Larksville, daughter of the late Thomas and Besy Lee Gallagher. She was formerly employed at Carpenter Care Center, Tunkhannock, as an aide and later at the Dandy Mini Mart, Mehoopany, as a clerk. Sarah was a member of the Christ Fellowship Church, Plymouth, and was a graduate of Hawkens St. High School, Newark, NJ. While her husband was in the service, she traveled with him to San Diego, CA and Portland, OR. She was a former Cub Scout den mother in Laceyville, former member of the Mehoopany VFW Auxiliary and loved to volunteer for Meshoppen and Laceyville fire departments in their fundraisers. She was an avid bingo player and especially enjoyed Black Walnut American Legion bingos. Sarah was preceded in death by a son, Dennis Harold Hillard in 2000; three sisters, Helen, Mary and Lela and two brothers, Sonny and Danny. Surviving besides her husband are two sons and daughters-in-law, Donald, Jr. and Lisa of Laceyville, Darren and Michelle of Meshoppen; a daughter and son-in-law, Sarah K. and Raymond Corker of Mehoopany; a daughter-in-law, Angela Hillard and her companion, Kevin McMicken; a brother, Art Gallagher of Plymouth; grandchildren, Donald, III, Philip, Andrew, Kyle, Aerial, Zackary, Brandon Ariel and Brittany, also many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be on Friday, May 2 at 11 a.m. from the Harding-Litwin Funeral Home, 123 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Interment will be in Orcutt’s Grove Cemetery, Noxen. Friends may call on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s favorite charity. - Wyalusing Rocket Courier, 1 May 2008
JACKSON - Charles F. Jackson III, 84, of Athens, died on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at Robert Packer Hospital. He was born June 24, 1923 in Athens, the son of the late Charles F. Jackson II and Margaret Jones. Charles was a graduate of Athens High School Class of 1941 after which he joined the U.S. Army serving in the European Theatre and Burma. He was a member and past Commander of the Fort Sullivan Post #246 American Legion. He was a member and past Commander of Skiff Bower Post 1536 V.F.W. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, riding his bike and all sports. He always enjoyed a good party. He was predeceased by: his first wife, Geraldine; and second wife, Nannetta; great-granddaughter, Bianca; sister, Viola Ewell; and two brothers, John and Kenneth. He is survived by: his daughters, Charlotte Boddie and her significant other, Stephan Waters, of Philadelphia, Pa., and Gayle (Ronald) Sloan of Philadelphia, Pa.; step-daughters, Sherrianetta Reid of Philadelphia, Pa., and Jean Taberano of Philadelphia, Pa.; grandchildren, Stephen, Dennis, Rachel and Tracy; numerous great-grandchildren; brother, Richard Jackson of Tennessee; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends and family may call on Saturday, May 3, 2008 from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens. Funeral Services will follow at the funeral home with Deacon Renaldo Worrell, Charles’ grandson-in-Law, officiating. Burial will be Bath National Cemetery. Memorial Donations may be made in his memory to Paralyzed Veterans Association/United Spinal Association, 54 Nashua Street, Milford, NH 03055-3717. - Sayre Morning Times, 1 May 2008
JONES - Emma J. Trout, 92, of Waverly, died May 2, 2008 at Elderwood Nursing Facility in Waverly. Born July 27, 1915 in Jeansville, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Harry N. Jones and Linda Woodring Jones and husband of the late Lamar Trout. Emma moved to Waverly May 30, 1941 from Weatherly, Pa. with Lamar and her daughter, Joan, along with Nels and Dottie Monk and their daughter from Leighton and Fred and Doris Bittorf and their daughters, Corrine and Doris, from down in Pennsylvania, to work on the Lehigh Valley Railroad. She was a member of Train Ladies Lodge No. 210 in Sayre and a member of Waverly Order of the Eastern Star, Star Chapter No. 9 for over 50 years. She worked at Elm St. School for 13 years, retiring in 1980. Emma was a kind and caring person. She was called “Candy Lady” at Elderwood, where she lived since December 2001. She knew what kind of candy each person at the facility liked and would be very disappointed if someone refused a piece of candy. Her family would like to thank all the employees at the nursing home, especially Betty and Maria. She was predeceased by: her husband, Lamar, in 1976; her son, Alfred H., in 1999; and her sister, Violet L. Jones, in 2001. She is survived by: her daughter and son-in-law, Joan and John Bean; her daughter-in-law, Nancy Trout; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and many cousins. At Emma’s request there will be no calling hours. A funeral service will be held Thursday, May 8 at 11 a.m. at Luckner Funeral Home, 449 Park Ave., Waverly. The Rev. Steve Reynolds will officiate. Interment will follow at Forest Home Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to Waverly Baptist Church or a charity of one’s choice. - Sayre Morning Times, 5 May 2008
KENNEDY - The family of Francis Blackwell Kennedy will be honoring his life at a memorial service on Saturday, May 10, at the Middle Ridge Methodist Church, Canyon Road, Wellsboro. Service will commence at 11 a.m. with a luncheon to follow at the church. In addition, there will be an exhibition of Mrs. Clara Kennedy's oil paintings. Donations can be made to the Kennedyville Cemetery at the time of the service or to Scott Gitchell, Cherry Flats Road, Wellsboro, Pa. 16901. Arrangements by Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a Life Celebration Home, 139 Main St., Wellsboro. 16901 - Mansfield Gazette, 30 April 2008
LINDABERRY - Sue Ellen Green, 50, of Rome, Pa., died unexpectedly, Friday, May 2, 2008, at Memorial Hospital, Towanda, Pa. Born Nov. 29, 1957 in Towanda, Pa., she was the daughter of Lyle Linaberry and Phyllis Talada Linaberry. Sue Ellen was a graduate of Towanda Area High School Class of 1975. In early years, she was employed by Hoffman's Department Store and by Lou Marcoccia Catering both in Towanda. She was later employed by the accounting office of Galen Bailey in Towanda for 10 years. She is survived by: her son and daughter-in-law, Chad M. Patterson and Stacey Patterson of Rome, Pa.; her daughter, Cheynae Nuttall of California; grandsons, Sean Patterson, Mikey Nuttall; her mother, Phyllis Talada Brown of Owego, N.Y.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Lyle "Butch" Linaberry Jr. and Brenda Linaberry of Florida, Robin Linaberry and Patty Linaberry of Owego, N.Y.; sister and brother-in-law, Judy Linaberry Parker and Robert Parker of Union, N.J.; her companion, David VanSchaick of Rome, Pa.; close Friends, Pat and John Beers of Athens, Pa.; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father Lyle Linaberry Sr. in 1985. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. The Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home of Towanda, Pa., is assisting Sue Ellen's family with arrangements. The family requests that memorial contributions may be directed to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 2680, North Canton, Ohio 44720, in Sue Ellen Green's memory. - Towanda Daily Review, 5 May 2008
OGDEN - Allan Ogden, 67, of Blossburg died April 26, 2008. Survivors include his wife Judith Ogden, children Trevor Ogden, Michelle Kukert, Melissa Ogden, Mike Ogden and Janice Undercoffler, three sisters including Dorothy Krause, a brother and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, May 3 from the Freeberg Funeral Home, Blossburg. – Williamsport Sun Gazette, 2 MAY 2008
O'LEARY Daniel P. - Age 48, of Cohasset, and Tyrone, NY, died on Friday, May 2, 2008, at home. Dan was born on May 2, 1960 in Elmira, NY. Dan was the son of William J. O'Leary and the late Patricia (McDermott) O'Leary of Cohasset and Tyrone, NY. In addition to his father, Daniel is survived by his siblings and their families, Kathleen O'Leary and her daughter, Nora of Arlington, VA; Maureen and her husband, Wallace Christensen and their sons, Michael and Brian of McLean, VA; Timothy O'Leary, DDS and his wife, MaryTheresa and their children, Patrick, Cecilia, Conor, and John of Rochester, NY; Marianne and her husband, John Connelly and their son, Keegan of Elmira, NY; Elizabeth and her husband, Steven Fludder and their children, Brendan, Alison, and Siobhan of Dubai U.A.E. and Hull, MA. Daniel is also survived by many caring aunts, uncles, and cousins in addition to a host of loving friends in New England, Florida, and the Finger Lakes Region. Dan's joy for life and sense of humor in the face of difficulties have been an inspiration and source of strength for his family and his many friends. He will be sorely missed. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at 10 a.m. in St. Anthony's Church, Cohasset. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8 p.m. at McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Home, 1 Summer St. (across from St. Anthony's Church), Cohasset. Interment in Woodside Cemetery, Cohasset. If desired, donations in Dan's memory may be made to a charity of one's choice. Published in the Star-Gazette on 5/5/2008.
PALMETER - Damien U.L. Palmeter, age 6 weeks, of 740 E. Bald Eagle St., Lock Haven, died suddenly at his residence on Thursday, April 24, 2008. Damien was born in Lock Haven on March 3, 2008, a son of Kristin N. Mosier and Timothy A. Palmeter Jr. Damien is survived by his parents, a sister; Jazmin R. Yagle, grandparents; David and Teresa Mosier of Picture Rocks, Kay Palmeter of Hughesville, Timothy A. Palmeter, Sr. of Ft. Worth, TX, great grandparents; Bonnie and Robert Eberlin of Hughesville, Karl M. Wrede (Shirley Blakley) of Williamsport, Eleanor Puderbach of Picture Rocks, and Dorothy Fischer of Williamsport. He is predeceased by great grandparents Carl J. Fischer and Byron K. Puderbach. A funeral service will be held at the Twin Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, on Tuesday at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Chris Coakley, officiating. McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home, 557 East Water Street, Hughesville, is entrusted with the arrangements. The family will provide the flowers and wish contributions be directed to the funeral home to assist with funeral expenses. – Williamsport Sun Gazette, 27 April 2008
PAYNE - William Payne died on Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers, Florida, as the result of a fall at his home. Bill was born on Shelter Island, New York, in 1945. He studied at the Preparatory Division of the Juilliard School of Music and at the School of Music at Ithaca College. After serving in the Navy, he settled in Niagara Falls, where he worked for AirCo Industries. He and his wife, Maggi (a native Elmiran), moved to Elmira in 1972, and Bill proceeded to make it his true home. Bill loved living in Elmira. He was privileged to work for John Beecher at Linn S. Chapel Co., Inc., for nearly 3 decades. One of the great joys of his life was serving as music director of The Cantata Singers for 15 years, and he was honored to hold the post of music director and conductor of The Elmira Symphony and Choral Society for 8 seasons. Many will recall the time and effort he put into the restoration of Hendytown Farm at 1212 West Water Street, his and Maggi's home for 20 years. In 1999 Bill and Maggi moved aboard their sailboat, "Payne Reliever." After cruising and living aboard for nearly a year, they settled in Fort Myers, Florida. There Bill fulfilled his dream of playing organ and piano in a small church and working in a flower shop. Bill is survived by his wife, Maggi (Margaret Biery), sisters Roberta Simons of Mattituck, NY, and Cynthia Labrozzi, of Shelter Island, NY, and his beloved corgi, Annie Rose. He was predeceased by his parents, Elma Howe Payne and William O. Payne, II, brother Frederic W. Payne, and mother-in-law Gladys Biery. A memorial service celebrating Bill's life will be held at Thomas A. Edison Congregational Church in Fort Myers, FL at a future date. For those wishing to honor his memory, contributions may be made to Sunshine Corgi Rescue,1401 Edmundshire Lane, Orlando, FL 32806; READing Paws, 118 Beacon Pointe Drive, Ocoee, FL 34761; or to any other organization of your choice. - Corning Leader, 23 April 2008
PEELING - Barbara L. Rearick, 59, of Linden, died Friday, May 2, 2008 at the Gatehouse. She was born June 30, 1948 in Williamsport, the daughter of Richard C. Peeling and Betty Ruth Hagerman Peeling Rearick. Barbara was a member of the Citychurch of Williamsport. She was a very spiritual and faithful woman who thought of others before herself and always helped those in need. Barbara also influenced many throughout her lifetime. Barbara worked for 10 years in the cafeteria in the Williamsport school district. She loved spending time on the beach with her friends and family. She is survived by a son, Jesse (Stacy) Rearick of Jersey Shore; a niece, Ashley Williams of Linden; two grandchildren, Matthew and Brittany; a sister, Cindie Merrick of S. Williamsport; and her stepfather Robert Rearick of Jersey Shore. Barbara was predeceased by her mother Betty Rearick and her father Richard C. Peeling and a brother Richie Peeling. Barbara’s Life Celebration memorial service will be held 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at the Citychurch of Williamsport with Pastor Jerry Dutton. A receiving of friends will be from 6 until 7:30 p.m. Family suggests memorial contributions can be made to the Citychurch, 36 East Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA 17701. Arrangements are being handled by the Rearick-Carpenter Funeral Home, Ltd. “A Life Celebration Home” 1002 Allegheny St., Jersey Shore. – Williamsport Sun Gazette, 3 May 2008
PELLEGRINI - Robert Pellegrini, 73, of Seaville, N.J., died Friday, April 11, 2008 at his home with his family by his side. Born in Yatesboro, Pa., he had been a longtime area resident. Mr. Pellegrini was a casino executive in Atlantic City for many years before his retirement. A native of Yatesboro, Pa., Mr. Pellegrini attended Shannock Valley High School before enjoying an outstanding career at the University of Maryland where he was a member of the Terps 1953 championship team. In 1955, he earned All American honors as a center and was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated on November 7, 1955. He was inducted into the college Football Hall of Fame in 1996. He was a first round draft choice of the Philadelphia Eagles in 1956, he played in 59 games for the Eagles in 1956 and from 1958-1961 and was a member of their 1960 NFL Championship squad. In 1957, he served in the U.S. Army. He was traded to the Washington Redskins in 1962 and spent four seasons with the Redskins. (1962-1965) He recorded 13 interceptions in his nine-year NFL career. Following his playing career, Mr. Pellegrini served as a linebackers coach with the Miami Dolphins from 1966-1967. Bob was loved by so many people. Everyone was his friend and he was always there to lend a hand. Aside from his wife and children, he lived for his grandchildren. He will be especially missed at many of their future sporting events. Surviving are his wife, Antoinette “Dolly” (nee Taddeo), a daughter, Pam Freas and her husband Don, two sons, Michael all of Seaville, N.J., and Bob of Youngstown, N.Y. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Michael and Lauren Freas and Bobby Pellegrini and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. As well as a sister Harriet of N.Y., brother Henry (Margie) of Florida and Vic (Frank) Bobick of Michigan. Friends may call Tuesday morning from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Crouse Funeral Home, 133 E. Third St., Williamsport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, 635 Hepburn St., Tuesday morning at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Wildwood Cemetery, Williamsport. Bob was concerned for his fellow teammates, especially those in need. The family suggests in lieu of flowers contributions be made in his name to the Fourth and Goal, ATTN: Bruce Laird, 2419 E. Joppa Road, Parkville, MD 21234. A foundation to help ex NFL players in dire need. - Williamsport Sun Gazette, 13 April 2008
PFIRMAN - Mrs. Eleanor C. Landon, 94, of 2160 Warrensville Road, Montoursville, and formerly of Williamsport, died Monday, April 28, 2008, at The Gatehouse Hospice, Williamsport. Mrs. Landon was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church at South Williamsport. Eleanor had been employed for more than 30 years as the bookkeeper for the former Park Home of Williamsport. Mrs. Landon had been a member of the former Williamsport Community Concert Association, The Williamsport Womans Club, and a member of the DuBoistown Garden Club. Eleanor was the valedictorian of the Class of 1932 of the South Williamsport High School. She was the widow of the late Lester R. Landon. She was preceded in death by her late husband on Sept. 22, 1971. Eleanor enjoyed reading and flower gardening. Born April 9, 1914, at South Williamsport, she was the daughter of the late William E. and Cora D. Pfirman Pfirman. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Frederick E. and Yvette Schmalz-Riedt of Earlysville, Va., her daughter, Beth Ann Landon, her two grandchildren, Jennifer Anderson and Jacob Schmalz-Riedt, and her two great-grandchildren, Trevor Anderson and Emily Anderson, her niece, Mrs. Nancy Sargent of Williamsport, and her extended family of long standing loyal, caring, and true friends for which she was most appreciative and thankful. In addition to her late parents and her late husband, Eleanor was also preceded in death by her late brother, Eugene G. Pfirman and also by her late niece, Judith P. McGrady. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 1, 2008, at Messiah Lutheran Church, 324 South Howard Street, South Williamsport. Her pastor, the Rev. Maurice C. Frontz, III, will officiate. Interment will immediately follow at Wildwood Cemetery, Williamsport. There will be no visitation. The family respectfully declines floral tributes. The family suggests that contributions in memory of Mrs. Eleanor C. Landon, may be made, if so desired, to The Gatehouse Hospice, c/o Providence Foundation, 1100 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport, PA 17701. Arrangements are being directed by the Charles M. Noll Funeral Home, 1 E. Central Avenue, South Williamsport. – Williamsport Sun Gazette, 30 April 2008
POTTER - Elinor M. Ivins, 94, formerly of the 900 block of Diamond Street, Williamsport, died Friday, April 11, 2008 in RoseView Center. Born May 28, 1913 in Williamsport, she was the daughter of Herman M. and Effie O’Connor Potter. She was the widow of Leon “Peck” Ivins who died in 1968. They had been married 25 years. Elinor had been employed by Vanderlin’s Cleaners, Cobblers and Shop-Vac. She was a member of Lycoming Presbyterian Church, the Newberry and South Williamsport Senior Citizens, and A.A.R.P. She wrote articles and contributed photos to “Inside Newberry.” Surviving are daughters, Elinor L. Winter of Marlton, N.J., and Ruth S. Heller and husband, Robert L. Heller of city; a stepdaughter, Peggy Murray of Seal Beach, Calif., two step grandsons and a step great grandson. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Lycoming Presbyterian Church, 825 Arch St., Williamsport, 17701, with the Rev. Richard W. Miller officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Wildwood Cemetery. The family will provide the flowers. Memorials may be sent to her church. Arrangements by Sanders Mortuary. – Williamsport Sun Gazette, 14 April 2008
POWERS - Harriett Wells, 71, of Endwell, N.Y. died peacefully Tuesday morning, April 29, 2008, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her parents Dallas and Helen Powers, her brother LaVerne Powers and her sister Virginia Fox. She is survived by: her husband, David Wells; four sons, David Jr. and his wife JoAnne, Gregory Wells and his girlfriend Sally Cook, Allen and his wife, Mary, Keith and his wife Michelle; eight grandchildren, Erin, Nadine, Stephen, Erica, Ted, A.J., Ryan and Misty; her brother and sister-in-law, James and Sally Powers; her brother-in-law Herbert Fox; also many nieces, nephews and cousins and dear friends. Harriett was born and raised in French Asylum Township near Towanda, Pa. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting and ball room dancing with her husband David. Her main priority in life was her husband, sons and grandchildren, she will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, at the Leon Pucedo Funeral Home, Inc. 1905 Watson Blvd., Endicott, N.Y. Burial will follow in Riverhurst Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Pucedo Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday. - Towanda Daily Review, 1 May 2008
RATHBUN - Mary Chamberlain, 89, lifelong resident of East Troy, Pa., died on Tuesday afternoon, April 22, 2008, at the Troy Community Hospital. The daughter of the late Ken and Ruby (Kennedy) Rathbun, Mary Helen was born on Sept. 1, 1918 in Troy. She was a graduate of Troy High School. Mary was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who was married for over 50 years to Floyd "Bud" Chamberlain. She now joins her beloved Bud who died in November of 1992. In addition to caring for her family and home, Mary was employed for several years at the former P.F. King's Hardware Store in Troy. She also worked at the Sylvania plant in Towanda for a time. Mary always spoke her mind. She will be lovingly remembered for being straightforward and to the point. She loved doing many things in life but special times were spent camping and wintering in Florida. Mary also enjoyed playing cards, bingo and making ceramics. Surviving are: her daughter, Sharel Crane of Troy; four grandchildren, Terry (Gail) Crane of Fallon, Nev., Michael Crane of Pittsburgh, Robin (Carrie) Crane of Emporium, Pa. and Cindy Smith of Troy; 11 great-grandchildren and three great great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Geraldine Rathbun of Troy; several nieces nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband Bud, she was predeceased by her brother, Charles Rathbun. Friends may call 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, April 25, at Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Dr. in Canton. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. with Rev. Ken Marple officiating. Burial will be private. - Towanda Daily Review, 24 April 2008
REED - Cindy R. Roesgen, 56, of 58 Valley Heights Drive, died Wednesday, April 23, 2008, at the Gate House. Her husband of 23 years, Richard Roesgen, died May 2, 1997. Born June 18, 1951, in Williamsport, She was the daughter of Ann Seidel and G. Walter Reed. Cindy was a 1969 graduate of Williamsport High School. She had worked for Clear Channel Communications in sales and advertising. She was a member of St. Anns Catholic Church and the Williamsport Country Club. Cindy produced a record titled “Festival” by Nathan McEuen. She made jewelry for her business, “Out of the Box”. In addition to her parents she is survived by two sons, Edward Roesgen, Williamsport and John Roesgen, Signal Hill, CA; one daughter, Katherine Roesgen, Ventura, CA; two brothers, Steven Reed, Hagerstown, MD and J. Scott Reed, Williamsport; one sister Melissa Black, Longmont, CO. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 25, 2008 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, 326 Washington Blvd., Williamsport, with the Rev. Andrew J. Kurovsky officiating. The family suggests memorial contributions be made in Cindy’s name to the Church of St. Ann, 1220 Northway Rd., Williamsport, PA 17701. Kaufman Funeral Home & Cremations Services Inc., 2102 Northway Road, Williamsport is in charge of arrangements. - Williamsport Sun Gazette, 24 April 2008
RIDALL - Mrs. Margaret J. Johnson, 89, of 2417 West Southern Avenue, South Williamsport, died Saturday, April 19, 2008, at The Williamsport Hospital and Medical Center. She was the widow of the late D. LaRue Johnson. Her husband preceded her in death on September 9, 1988. Mrs. Johnson had been employed by the former F.W. Woolworths store at Williamsport, as a sales clerk. She had also been employed as a beautician and hairdresser for the former Fuller’s Beauty Salon of Williamsport. Margaret enjoyed flower gardening. She also enjoyed performing quilting and crocheting. Born May 14, 1918, near the borough of Shickshinny, at Salem Township, Luzerne County; she was the daughter of the late Ernest LeRoy and Rebecca Mabert Shaw Ridall. Surviving are her three sons, Ernest L. Johnson of South Williamsport, Eugene W. and his wife, Kathy Johnson, of Milford and Gerald L. and his wife, Marilyn Johnson of Tombs Run. Also surviving are her four sisters, Jean and her husband, Gary Conger of Benton, Kathleen Crispell of Waverly, N.Y., Marion and her husband, Earl Schultz of DuBoistown, and Amy Ridall of Benton, her two brothers, Harold and his wife, Wilma Ridall of Tunkhannock, and Roy Ridall of Benton, her four grandchildren and her three great grandchildren. In addition to her late parents and her late husband, she was also preceded in death by her two late sisters, Maude Douthat and Cora Herold and by her late brother, Gaylord Ridall. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at the Charles M. Noll Funeral Home, 1 East Central Avenue, South Williamsport. Officiating will be her sister, Amy Ridall, a Baptist missionary having served in Ghana, Africa. Interment will immediately follow at Green Lawn Memorial Park, Montgomery. The family welcomes floral tributes. Relatives and family are invited to attend the visitation on Wednesday from 12 noon until the time of the funeral service at the funeral home. – Williamsport Sun Gazette, 21 April 2008
RILEY - Barbara A. Saar, 70, of 161 Cottage Street, Hughesville, died on Monday, April 21, 2008, at her residence. She was born in Williamsport on November 10, 1937, a daughter of the late Vordie and Grace Lillian Riley. Barbara was a homemaker and a former teacher’s aid at the South Williamsport School District. She enjoyed volunteering her time, especially working at the Son Light House in Muncy, the Relay for Life, and working at the Muncy Valley and Williamsport Hospitals. Barbara is survived by her loyal companion, Irvin F. Kepner, with whom she lived, one daughter, Mary Beth Bergerstock (David) of Jersey Shore, her extended family; Martha Reed (Michael) of Athens, Regina Narber (Todd) of Picture Rocks, one sister; Helen Stiner (Butch) of South Williamsport, 7 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and a very faithful friend, Sammy. She is preceded in death by her sister Bea Rader, and a niece, Wendy Rader. A memorial service will be held 11 AM Friday, at McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home, 557 East Water Street, Hughesville, with the Rev. Charles B. Mercer, pastor of the Picture Rocks Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Montoursville Cemetery, at the convenience of the family. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Friday from 10-11 AM. The family will provide the flowers and suggest contributions be made to the Son Light House, 130 Carpenter Street, Muncy, PA 17756. - Williamsport Sun Gazette, 23 April 2008
RITZMAN - Mrs. Gene M. Barger, 87, of Linden, died Thursday, May 1, 2008 at her home. Born August 30, 1920 in Munson, she was the daughter of the Rev. Elmer L. and Catherine E. Miller Ritzman. Mrs. Barger was a 1938 graduate of Williamsport High School. She retired from Shop-Vac and served as a volunteer with the American Bible Society. Her husband of 35 years, John B. Barger, died in 1976. She was also preceded in death by a brother, William Ritzman. Surviving are a son Donald R. (Reanie) Barger of DuBoistown; a daughter, Joan C. Balliett of South Williamsport; a sister, Ruth Gilson of Seville, OH; two grandchildren, John Balliett of Olympia, WA and Christina Reddin of Farmersburg, IN; and five great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday from Sanders Mortuary, 821 Diamond St., with the Rev. Andrew Brokopp officiating. Burial will follow in Montoursville Cemetery. Friends may call at Sanders’ from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday. The family will provide the flowers. Memorials may be given to Fairlawn Community Church, 353 Pleasant Hill Road, Cogan Station, PA 17728 – Williamsport Sun Gazette, 3 May 2008
ROBERTS - Ruth Evelyn Roberts Kinzie, daughter of Early and Esther Roberts, born March 20,1927, in Brazelton, GA, died at 11:26 a.m., April 19, 2008. She was beloved by all who met her. A graduate of Toccoa Falls Bible College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Education, she was the director of Child Evangelism in Columbia and Clearfield Counties in PA and the Bible teacher of juniors in W.O.L. summer camps. Evelyn held week long children’s meetings in churches across the eastern half of the US, and led teacher-training sessions. She was married to William Kinzie September 1, 1961, and they began their work together as missionaries with GEM, helping to establish and teach in the Scandinavian Bible Institute. As a pastor’s wife and partner at Memorial Baptist church in PA and in Texas planting churches, she served the Lord faithfully. Evelyn and Bill retired in Williamsport, PA in 1994 and moved to Bradenton, FL five years later, residing at the DeSoto square Villas. She is survived by her husband William R. Kinzie, her daughter, Rebecca Kinzie Bastian, her son Joshua Kinzie, her daughter-in-law Esther Kinzie, her granddaughter Lissette Kinzie, her son-in-law Stephen Bastian, grandsons Kristian Camero Bastian and Tucker Kinzie Bastian, and siblings Velma Cantrell, Lola Fossett, Mildred Fuller, Earl Roberts, and Billy Roberts. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at the Community Baptist Church, 1853 State Road 87, Montoursville. She will be buried in the Barbours cemetery near Williamsport, PA. As a dedicated servant of the Lord, Evelyn gave her life to spreading love and light and joy wherever she went, teaching - with a special gift for reaching children- composing music for Bible verses and working as a wonderful and loving wife and mother. – Williamsport Sun Gazette, 4 May 2008
ROGERS - I. Irene Lord, 87, of 1970 B3 Beech St., Cogan Station, died Saturday, April 19, 2008, at her home. Irene was the wife of the late Richard L. Lord. Irene retired from the Arrow Shirt Factory and also worked for Weldon’s. Irene was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, was an avid bowler and enjoyed sewing, crocheting and spending time with her grandchildren. Born May 17, 1920, in Williamsport, she was the daughter of Jack C. and Ida Mae Phillips Rogers, Sr. Surviving are daughters, Lois I. Egli of Cogan Station and Candace S. (Gerald) Baran of Williamsport; five grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and two great great grandsons. Irene was predeceased by a son Richard L., a brother Jack Rogers, a sister Eleanor Hein and a grandson Michael L. Egli. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Knight-Confer’s, 1914 Memorial Avenue with Rev. Dr. James R. Behrens officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Wildwood Cemetery. A Memorial Mass will be held 10 a.m. Friday at Church of the Annunciation, West Fourth St. and Walnut with the Rev. John K. Manno officiating. The family will provide the flowers and suggests contributions be made to the Memorial Dialysis Fund of Central PA, 1660 Sycamore Road, Montoursville, PA 17754. – Williamsport Sun Gazette, 21 April 2008
ROGOWSKI - Marion A. Gaieski, 85, died Sunday morning, April 20, 2008 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Born April 6, 1923 in Stamford, Conn., she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Helen Rogowski. Marion and her husband, Edward J. Gaieski, owned and operated House of Flowers in downtown Sayre for many years. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Athens. Surviving are: her children, Melanie (Yvone) Gaieski, Michael (Lisa) Gaieski, David Gaieski, Monique (John) Lattimer, Joseph (Mindy) Gaieski, and Avey (Scott) Bolster; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and her brother, Leon Rogowski. Marion was preceded in death by her husband of fifty years, Edward J. Gaieski, who died August 24, 2008, and a son, Edward Joseph Gaieski Jr. The family will receive friends Wednesday, April 23, 2008 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Alteri-Bowen Funeral Home, 314 Desmond St., Sayre, followed by a mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Athens, with the Rev. Vincent Langan, pastor, as celebrant. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Ithaca, N.Y. - Sayre Morning Times, 21 April 2008
ROSE - James A. Rose, 33, of Elmira, died Wednesday, April 30,
2008. Survivors include his parents, Paul and Barbara Rose; a brother,
Daniel Rose and a stepbrother, Michael Stangenberg of Hornell. Calling
hours are 1-3 p.m. Monday, May 5, at Carpenter’s Funeral Home, 14 E. Pulteney
St., Corning. Services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at the conclusion of calling
hours at the funeral home. - Corning Leader, 4 May 2008
SASSO - Mrs. Ruth Dunkleberger, 77, of 1199 Northway Road Extension,
Williamsport, died Monday, April 14, 2008. Ruth had been employed as a
food service worker at the Pennsylvania College of Technology at Williamsport.
Ruth was a member of the graduating Class of 1948 of the Muncy High School.
Mrs. Dunkleberger was preceded in death by her late husband, Gerald E.
Dunkleberger, on February 7, 1999. Together they observed 12 years of marriage.
Ruth enjoyed fishing, flower gardening and caring for her yard and its
plantings. She was most happy spending time with her grandchildren and
her family. Born July 28, 1930, at Pittsfield, Mass., she was the daughter
of the late Anthony M. and Theresa Sommesse Sasso. Surviving are her daughter
and son-in-law, Linda J. and Richard J. Bussler of South Williamsport;
her son and daughter-in-law, Walter C. and Kim Whiteman of Abita Springs,
La.; her stepson and daughter-in-law, Dennis L. and Kay Dunkleberger of
Woolrich; her sister, Katherine Yurchak; her three brothers, Mark Sasso,
Anthony David Sasso, and Matthew Sasso; her six grandchildren, Tonya Snow,
Nicholas Whiteman, Casey Whiteman, Katie Whiteman, Mallory Walker, and
Tara Bair; and her three great grandchildren, Thomas Snow, Joseph Snow,
and Tristan Bair. In addition to her late husband and her late parents,
Ruth was also preceded in death by her late grandson, Chad Phillips, and
also by her late three brothers, Isaiah Sasso, Jonathan Sasso, and Samuel
Sasso. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 18, 2008,
at the Charles M. Noll Funeral Home, 1 East Central Avenue, South Williamsport.
The Rev. Robert H. Logan, a retired Lutheran pastor, will officiate. Relatives
and friends are invited to attend the visitation on Friday from 12 noon
until the time of the service at the funeral home. Interment will be private
at the convenience of the family at Green Lawn Memorial Park, Montgomery.
The family respectfully declines floral tributes and suggests that contributions
in memory of Mrs. Ruth Dunkleberger may be made, if so desired, to either
the American Heart Association, 71 North Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre,
PA 18701 or to the American Cancer Society, 1948 East Third Street, Williamsport,
PA 17701. – Williamsport Sun Gazette, 17 April 2008
SCHNEIDER - Mr. Allen Schneider, 29, of Lakeland, Fla., died April 21, 2008 in Lakeland, Fla. Born July 19, 1978 in Elmira, N.Y., he was the son of Stanley Schneider Sr. and Jean Wilkinson Schneider. He was preceded in death by: his mother; and sister, Mary Fussell. He is survived by: his father; three brothers, Stanley Schneider Jr. of Lakeland, Fla., David Schneider of Harrisburg, Pa., and Leon Schneider of Waverly; on sister, Julie Wallace of Palm Bay, Fla. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 26 at David Russell Funeral Home, Lakeland, Fla. - Sayre Morning Times, 24 April 2008
SEITZER - Madeline R. “Sam” Thomas Rovenolt, 90, formerly of Nippenose Valley, and a guest at the Williamsport Home, died Tuesday, April 15, 2008. She was born April 22, 1917 in Montoursville, the daughter of LeRoy and Ruth Casselberry Seitzer. Sam was a member of the First Church of Christ (Disciples) in Williamsport, and was very active in church affairs and a long time member of the church choir and the Jenny L. Hayes Sunday School Class. She retired from the former Grit Publishing Company where she worked in the subscription department. She enjoyed family times together, canning, baking apple dumplings, swimming, traveling, her pets and all animals, and especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her 1st Husband, Charles E. Thomas with whom they had operated the former Thomas Brothers Fruit Farm in Oriole and by her 2nd husband, Glen R. Rovenolt. She was also predeceased by a sister, Eleanor Greevy, and a brother, Harold Seitzer. She is survived by two sons, Charles D. (Carolyn) Thomas of Montoursville, and John K. Thomas of Southampton, NY; a daughter, Betsy A. (Jack) Crossley of Jersey Shore; two brothers, David (Gail) Seitzer of Montoursville, and Donald (Lena) Seitzer of Granite City, IL; grandchildren, step grandchildren and great grandchildren. The funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 18, at the First Church of Christ (Disciples), 1250 Almond St., Williamsport, with the Rev. R. Kenneth Weiss officiating. Interment will follow in Twin Hills Memorial Park. Friends will be received on Friday from 10 – 11 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the First Church of Christ (Disciples). Arrangements are by Spitler Funeral Home, Montoursville. – Williamsport Sun Gazette, 17 April 2008
SHAFFER - Mary E. Doane, 90, formerly of Park Ave., died Friday, April 25, 2008, at the Hillside Assisted Living Center. Born July 2, 1917, in Williamsport, she was a daughter of William and Nell E. McCollum Shaffer. Mary was a member of First Presbyterian Church, the Democratic Club, a life member of the Democratic organization, and had worked on the election board for 44 years. She was a member of the UCT Lodge #350 and served on their Woman’s Auxiliary #150. She enjoyed making fudge and peanut butter meltaways to share with everyone. She was preceded in death by her husband Glenn R. Doane in 1981, a daughter, Sally Ann Sampsell and a son, James R. Doane both in 2004, two brothers, Bill Shaffer and Gehrig Pearson, and a sister, Sarah Mantz. Surviving are a daughter Jacqueline (Charles) Pick of Williamsport, a son, Michael S. (Sandra) Doane of Montoursville, nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sanders Mortuary, 821 Diamond St. Williamsport, with the Rev. Judy A. Stanley officiating. Burial will be held in Twin Hills Memorial Park, Muncy. Friends may call from at Sanders from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday. Memorial contributions in Mary’s name may be made to Susquehanna Hospice 1100 Grampian Blvd. Williamsport, PA 17701. – Williamsport Sun Gazette, 27 April 2008
SHURER - Ralph C. Shurer, OSA. was born on May 20, 1928, in Williamsport,
Pa., the son of Hiram and Agnes (nee Lorsong) Shurer. He has one brother
and 3 sisters. He was baptized on May 27, 1928, at St. Boniface Catholic
Church in Williamsport. He attended St. Boniface Catholic School (1934-1942)
and Augustinian Academy on Staten Island, N.Y. (1942-1946). He was received
in to the order as a novice on September 9, 1946, and after a year at the
Good Counsel Novitiate in New Hamburg, N.Y. he professed first vows on
September 10, 1947. He then attended Villanova College (1951-1955) for
his theological studies, and studied biology at Catholic University of
America where he received his MS in 1957. He professed solemn vows on September
10, 1950, and was ordained to the priesthood on June 5, 1954 at the National
Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington D.C., Bishop John McNamara.
Fr. Ralph was first assigned to St. John Sahagun Friary and to Archbishop
Carroll High School (1955-1959), where he taught and continued his graduate
studies in Biology, Organic Chemistry, Bacteriology and Physiology, (at
the Catholic University of America, Villanova University, and Bryn Mawr
College). In 1959, he was assigned to St. Thomas Monastery and Villanova
University, where he spent the rest of his priestly and academic life.
At the university he taught biology to the Augustinian Collegiate professed,
and to a multitude of students, and especially those in the Nursing School.
His students knew him to be a dedicated teacher, knowledgeable, and dedicated
to giving his students a love and respect for all of God’s creations. He
retired from teaching at the university in 2003, after more than 40 years
in the classroom and biology lab. In his nearly 50 years as a member of
the Monastery community his brothers knew him to be a gentle and caring
brother. He helped out on weekends at Our Lady of Assumption Church in
Strafford, Pa., for 47 years, leaving this parish community because of
failing health. In tribute to him, the parishioners wrote the following:
“Father Ralph is truly a man for all seasons . He is first of all a man
of God. His love for our Lord, for our Church, and for his fellow man shines
through every homily he gives. And in each homily as a man of science,
he always manages to remind us that the wonders of nature and of science
have all been created by God for us. Each time he casually includes a short
explanation of natural phenomena or some scientific data ... He is a compassionate
man. He has listened to and counseled, and comforted not only his students,
but also those of this parish, and people in other areas where he has offered
his help and advice. He has practical talents as well, and has helped needy
friends make repairs on their homes....The Italian background of the parish
sparked his interest in things Italian, and he actively participated in
the work of the American Institute for Italian Culture, both as a member
of the board of director and as a Representative of Villanova University.
This “touch of Italy” brought him to a greater appreciation and love of
music especially opera, even though his singing ability is not one of his
greatest assets! Fr. Ralph was born in Williamsport, Pa., into a devout
and loving family, originally from the Alsace-Lorraine region of France,
who gave one son and 2 daughters to the religious life. His love and devotion
to his mother and to his immediate family was a very deep part of his life.
Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation Thursday eve from 6-7
p.m. in the St. Thomas of Villanova Church on the University grounds and
to his Mass of Christian Burial following at 7 p.m. Interment will take
place on Friday, April 11, 2008, in Calvary Cemetery at 10:30 a.m. There
will be no procession, we will meet at the cemetery office. The Augustinian
community of which Father Shurer was a beloved member, requests that in
lieu of flowers contributions may be made for the care of the sick and
elderly Augustinians to The Augustinian Fund Provincial Office of Development,
214 Ashwood Road, Villanova, PA 19085-0340.
Arrangements were made by Stretch Funeral Home in Havertown. – Williamsport
Sun Gazette, 11 April 2008
SMITH - Marlene Smith Gregg, 71, of Port Crane, NY was stricken at her home on Vandermark Drive and died Sunday, April 20, 2008 in the Binghamton hospital. Born in Stevensville, March 23, 1937, Marlene was one of three children in the family of Roy and Vesta (Vande Mark) Smith. She was especially proud of her six children and all her beautiful grandchildren. A lifelong student, she completed her college studies and was awarded a degree from Broome Co. Community College just last fall. Her other loves of life included playing guitar and violin and singing in the choir at church, knitting blankets for family and friends, and visiting and sharing with friends week by week. She was also a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints of Greene, NY. Marlene was predeceased by her parents, her sister, Beryl St. Clair; brother, Oliver Smith and son, Andrew Gregg. Surviving are her cousins, Nancy (and Don) Wesley of Kingsland, TX and Luke (and Jean) Vande Mark of Stevensville; sons, Darrell (and Annette) Gregg of Riverton, UT, Russell (and Tammy) Gregg of Southold, NY and Vernon (and Mary) Gregg of Rochester, NY and daughters, Doreen (and Doug) Snow of Tooele, UT and Vivian Gregg of Endicott, NY, as well as 14 grandchildren, ranging in age from two to 20 years of age. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 24 at the Mormon Church in Greene, NY, with Brother Richard Brigmond, presiding. Burial in the Stevensville Cemetery followed the service of remembrance. - Wyalusing Rocket Courier, 1 May 2008
SMITH - Dr. Richard K. Smith, 75, of Roderick Road, a dentist for 50 years in Williamsport, died Saturday, April 26, 2008, in Geisinger Medical Center. He was born January 7, 1933, in Williamsport, the son of Dr. Stanley and Nellie Kinkaid Smith. Richard was married for 50 years to the former Mary Alice Hermann. He was an officer in the United States Navy. Richard was a member of the First Baptist Church. He was a long-time member of the Williamsport Country Club, Ross Club, Masonic Lodge #106, Williamsport Consistory and Irem Temple. Richard coached Sunday school basketball and Little League baseball. He was a member of the American Dental Association. Richard loved the outdoors and was an avid golfer, gardener, fisherman and hunter. Surviving besides his wife Mary Alice, are three sons, Dr. Richard S. (Terry) Smith, of Nashville, TN, Randall (Nancy) Smith of Lancaster and Rod (Ginny) Smith of Boiling Springs; seven grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Richard’s Life Celebration memorial service at 11 am Saturday May 3rd at the Maneval Funeral Home, Ltd. “A Life Celebration Home” 500 W. Fourth St. with his pastor Rev. Larry Waltz officiating. A receiving of friends will be from 10 until 11. Family will provide the flowers and suggests memorial contributions can be made to the Salvation Army 457 Market St., Williamsport, PA 17701 or the SPCA 2805 Reach Road, Williamsport, PA 17701. – Williamsport Sun Gazette, 29 April 2008
SPENCER - Farnham R. Spencer, 94, of 224 Front St., Linden, died Saturday, April 19, 2008, in RoseView Center. Born February 21, 1914, in Wellsboro, he was a son of William W. and Anna E. Leiseuring Spencer. He was a professional cabinet maker with Bro-Dart Company. His wife of over 50 years, the former Helen Rossman, died in 1988. Surviving is his stepson, Arthur R. Smith, of city. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Mill Hall. Arrangements by Sanders Mortuary. – Williamsport Sun Gazette, 21 April 2008
STANTON - Charles W. Stanton, 87, of 106 Providence Street, Waverly, died Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Born July 23, 1920 in Cortland, N.Y., the son of the late William and Blanche Wright Stanton. He was employed by IBM in Owego, N.Y., for 29 years retiring as senior lab tech., in March of 1984. Charles was a 50 year member of the Waverly United Methodist Church, a member of Masonic Lodge #407, Waverly V.F.W. 8104, Waverly American Legion # 492, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Corning, Waverly Lions Club and Quarter Centry Club IBM. He is survived by: his two daughters, Diane M.(Ralph)Geiger of Waverly and Kaye Ellen Stanton of Miami, Fla.; two granddaughters, Renee Geiger and Aimee (Scott) McCellan; several nieces and cousins; and a special friend, Doris Titus. A time for gathering with family and friends will be from 10 to 11 a.m., Monday, May 5, 2008 at Blauvelt Funeral Home, 625 Broad Street, Waverly. The celebration of Charles life will follow the visitation with the Rev. William Wells honoring his memory at 11 a.m. In Lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to Waverly United Methodist Church, 158 Chemung Street, Waverly, NY 14892. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Waverly. - Sayre Morning Times, 30 April 2008
STICKLES - Pearl S. Solinas, 85, of 10 Clark St., Canaseraga, formerly of Hornell, died Wednesday afternoon (Apr. 23, 2008) at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville. Born in Woodhull on March 28, 1923, she was a daughter of the late Willis and Ida Walrath Stickles. On Oct. 19, 1946, she was married at St. Ignatius Loyola Church in Hornell to John S. Solinas, who survives. A graduate of Woodhull Central School, Pearl resided in Hornell for about 60 years before moving to Canaseraga two years ago. She was a beautician and operated her own beauty shop at her home on Crosby Street in Hornell. Pearl was a devout Catholic and while residing in Hornell she was a member of St. Ignatius Loyola Church and was presently a member of St. Mary’s Church in Canaseraga. She will be remembered for dearly loving her family. Her family includes her husband of 61 years, John of Canaseraga; her four children, Sharon Smith of Canaseraga, Gerald (Ruby) Solinas of Shermans Dale, Pa., David (Lisa) Solinas of Woodhull and Christine (Jim) Wheeler of Hornell; her six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson; her sister, Ina Hallett of Clinton, Mich.; also her nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Clifford Stickles and her four sisters, Alice VanDerlinder, Mary Morse, Maggie Smith and Jennie Grant. There were no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Mary’s Church in Canaseraga. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Town of Fremont. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in her memory to St. Mary’s Church, P.O. Box 189, Canaseraga, NY 14822. Arrangements are with the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St., Hornell. - Corning Leader, 24 April 2008
STINSON - Robert A. Stinson Jr., 59, of 21 Stinson Lane, Mill Hall, Pa., died April 28, 2008, at Lock Haven Hospital Extensive Care. Born April 28, 2008, he was the son of the late Robert A. Stinson Sr. and Elizabeth Demarte Stinson. Robert married Gloria J. Vance on Aug. 17, 1973. Robert is survived by a son, Jared R. Stinson, Tuscon, AZ; a step-son, Todd W. Ohnmeiss, Mill Hall, PA; and a brother, Ronald K. Stinson, Lock Haven. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 1, 2008, at 11 a.m. at the Donald G. Walker Funeral Home, 231 High St., Flemington, PA, with Pastor Ronald Savits officiating. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening. Interment in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. – Williamsport Sun Gazette, 30 April 2008
STROUP - Susan Jean Stroup Cipriani, age 54, of 906 Love Drive Williamsport, died April 11, 2008 at home. Susan was born in Williamsport on June 8, 1953 the daughter of James A. and Anna L. Laurenson Stroup. She was a member of South Williamsport United Methodist Church. Susan was a 1971 graduate of the Williamsport High School. She was employed by Lycoming County for 29 yrs. in the Public Defenders Office as a secretary and most recently as an executive secretary for Judge Nancy Butts. She worked security for Loyalsock Twp. sporting events. Susan was a member of the Loyalsock Garden Club. She and her husband Joseph C. Cipriani Jr. would have celebrated their 22nd wedding anniversary this coming July 12, 2008. Surviving besides her husband Joseph are her parents James A. and Anna L. Stroup of Williamsport, two sons Joseph Cipriani III at home and Heath E Hendershot of Williamsport. She is survived by a grandson Tyler M. Hendershot of Williamsport. Sisters surviving are Jill M. Keller of Williamsport, Sharon L. Payne of Littleton CO. Darlene K. Stroup of San Antonio Tx. and Lisa A. Rembleski of Hastings, Minn. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday morning at 11am in the South Williamsport United Methodist Church 409 Main Street South Williamsport. The Rev. Mark Brumbach will officiate. Friends may call at the Crouse Funeral Home 133 E. 3rd. St. Williamsport on Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 pm. Burial will be in Twin Hills Memorial Park Montoursville. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Williamsport Relay for Life C/O The American Cancer Society for the benefit of Susan’s team the Cancer Kickers 1948 East Third Street Williamsport 17701. – Williamsport Sun Gazette, 13 April 2008
TADDER - Arthur C. Tadder, of Avoca, died Monday, April 21, 2008. He co-owned and operated the former Tadder Lumber Co. in Avoca. He was also a truck driver for A.L. Blades in Hornell. Survivors include his wife, Mary Tadder; a son, Allan Tadder of Nokomis, Fla.; and a daughter, Cheryl Smith of Glendora, Calif. Calling hours are 2-3 p.m. Friday at the Avoca Funeral Home, 22 N. Main St., Avoca. Services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 3 p.m. Friday at Avoca Funeral Home, with Rev. Terry Sutfin officiating. Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery in Avoca. - Corning Leader, 22 April 2008
TAYLOR - Dalbert Madison Milton “DJ” Taylor Jr., 28, of Sayre, died on Monday, May 5, 2008 at home. He was born on April 29, 1980 in Huntington, Pa., the son of Dalbert M. M. Taylor Sr. and Mary Hann Taylor. Dalbert was employed as a welder at G.E. Railcar for eight years. He was a member of the J.C. Wheelock Fire Company in Milltown. He was a devoted husband, father and son. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed working on car engines and race cars. He was an avid Nascar fan. He was predeceased by: his father, Dalbert Madison Milton Taylor Sr.; and his grandparents. He is survived by: his wife of 7 years, Mitzi, of Sayre; his daughters, Madison, Kylie and Mikenna of Sayre; his mother, Mary Taylor; his father- and mother-in-law, Samuel and Sharon Cessna and Roger and Vickie Skoda; grandmother, Rose Parson; sister-in-law, Shanna Greenland; and a very special friend, cousin and brother-in-law, Earl Greenland; sisters, Ellen “Renee,” Crystal and Cathy; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 1 p.m. at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home with the Rev. Sharon Lowery officiating. Burial will be in Calvin, Pa., at the convenience of the family. - Sayre Morning Times, 5 May 2008
TEMPLE - Mary J. “Skeet” Craig, of Route 220 Highway, Glen Mawr, died at her residence on Tuesday, April 8, 2008. She and her husband, Jack B. Craig, would have been married 42 years, celebrating their wedding anniversary on June 17. Mary was born in Lairdsville, on February 4, 1940, a daughter to the late Calvin and Evah (Kile) Temple. Mary was retired from Spring Window Fashions, with close to 40 years service. She enjoyed spending time in the outdoors. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, especially fishing trips to Canada, in earlier days, snowmobiling. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and aunt. She was known as the “rock” of the family, always keeping everyone together, and being the first to offer help with any problems. Mary is survived by her husband, Jack, with whom she lived. She is also survived by one son, Steven J. and wife Beth Craig, of Montgomery; two grandchildren, Kasie and Hunter Craig; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She is predeceased by three brothers, Clyde “Tubby”, Willard “Bubb”, and Howard “Tucker” Temple. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, at McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home, 557 East Water Street, Hughesville, with the Rev. Max Walters, Jr., officiating. Burial will be in Twin Hills Memorial Park, Muncy. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Friday, 10-11 a.m. The family will provide the flowers and suggest memorial contributions be made in her name to the American Cancer Society, 1948 East Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701. – Williamsport Sun Gazette, 10 April 2008
THOMPSON - Margie A. Osei-Wusu, 53, of Lycoming St., died Friday, May 2, 2008, at Manor Care South. She was born November 4, 1954, in Williamsport, the daughter of Samuel R. and Lois M. Hudson Thompson. Margie was a member of the Agape Fellowship of Williamsport. She retired in 1996 from the Laport Nursing Home as a nurse. Margie is survived by a son, Eric J. Thompson of Williamsport; one grandchild, Brooklyn J. Thompson; five brothers, James Hurst of Allentown, Williams Hurst of Williamsport, Kenneth Brought of Arizona, Russell Brought and Daniel Brought of Wilkes-Barre; two sisters, Sarah Oakes of Arizona and Agnes Brought of Lewistown. She was predeceased by three brothers. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Family suggests memorial contributions can be made to the Feed the Children Foundation. Arrangements are being handled by the Maneval Funeral Home, Ltd. ‘A Life Celebration Home” 500 W. Fourth St., Williamsport. – Williamsport Sun Gazette, 4 May 2008
TRICK - Geraldine R. Smith, 79, of 615 Kepner Hill Road, Muncy,
was stricken suddenly this week while in Hughesville and died on
Sunday, April 27, 2008, at the Williamsport Hospital. Her husband of 52
years, Francis O. “Smitty” Smith, predeceased her on April 21, 2001. Geraldine
was born in Moreland Twp., on September 11, 1928, a daughter of the late
Larue and Edith (Koch) Trick. Geraldine was a graduate of the Muncy High
School, and worked many years as a secretary in the office of Sprout-Waldron.
She and her husband owned and operated “Smitty’s Garage” on Route 405 in
Hughesville for close to 50 years. She was a member of the American Legion
Post 601, Ladies Auxiliary, and was very involved with Masonic organizations
while her husband was a member of the Muncy Lodge #299 F&AM and the
Williamsport Consistory. Geraldine enjoyed spending time with her family
and trying her luck with the lottery.
She is survived by one son, Larry and wife Zoie Smith, of Muncy, one
sister Arlene Kiess of Muncy, and three grandchildren; Robby, Becky and
Vickie Smith. She is predeceased by a daughter Gail L. Smith who died on
Aug. 9, 1998, one brother, Leslie M. Trick and a half brother, Thomas “Tommy”
Harper. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m., at the McCarty-Thomas
Funeral Home, 557 East Water St., Hughesville, with the Rev. Christopher
Coakley, officiating. Burial will be in the Muncy Cemetery. Friends will
be received at the funeral home on Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m. The family will
provide the flowers and suggest memorial contributions be made in her name
to a charity of one’s choice. – Williamsport Sun Gazette, 28 April 2008
VanDUSEN - Mary L. Licata, 54, of 201 Henton Road, Barton, died Monday, April 21, 2008 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Born in Waverly, she was the daughter of Donald and Dorothy Grace VanDusen. Mary lived on the Eastern Shore of Maryland for many years before returning with her husband to her home in Barton. She enjoyed working with computers so she spent most of her life in an office setting. She liked to crochet and knit and recently developed a fondness for sewing and quilting with her sister. Mary is survived by: her husband, William; her daughter, Renee Karns of Chestertown, Md.; her step-children, William and Matthew Licata and Stephanie Thomas of Maryland; two granddaughters, Kaitlin and Abigail Karns; and two step-grandchildren, Victor and Carlie Licata. She also leaves behind: her mother, Dorothy; her two sisters, Katharine and Deborah; her brother, David; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends. A time for gathering with family and friends will be Wednesday, April 23, 2008 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Blauvelt Funeral Home, 625 Broad Street, Waverly. The celebration of Mary’s life will be held Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with pastor Alan Bill honoring her memory. Burial will be in the Barton Cemetery, Barton. - Sayre Morning Times, 22 April 2008
WALKER - John D. Walker, 79, a resident of 293 River Road, Muncy, Pa., died on Monday, April 28, 2008, at his residence. Born in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pa., on Friday, September 7, 1928, he was the son of the late Grover C. and Flossie (Miller) Walker. John was the husband of Deborah L. (Armstrong) Walker with whom he celebrated a 30th wedding anniversary on January 3, 2008. He served during the Korean Conflict with the U.S. Army Air Corps. John was retired from the former GTE Sylvania at Montoursville, PA. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Amber Rose Walker; one brother, Charles Walker, Picture Rocks, PA; three sisters, Mary DeVore, Texas; Lola Wertman, Muncy, PA; Pearl Iseley, Montoursville, PA. John was preceded in death by his daughter, Aimee L. Walker, on March 23, 2004, and three brothers, Grover Walker, Robert Walker, Samuel Walker. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in the Muncy Cemetery. Graveside military services will be conducted by the Korean War Veterans of Lycoming County. Arrangements are being handled by the Galen R. Betzer Funeral Service, 108 North Main Street, Muncy, PA. – Williamsport Sun Gazette, 30 April 2008
WALTMAN - Max E. Waltman, 85, Lewisburg, died Sunday, April 27, 2008 at Riverwoods. He was born in Allenwood on May 7, 1922, a son of the late John D. and Helen L. (Fry) Waltman. On May 26, 1949 he married the former Ruby Patterson Edwards and they have celebrated 58 years of marriage. Max graduated from Montgomery/Clinton High School in 1940 and graduated from the former Goodwin School of Business, Williamsport. He retired from the Conrail Railroad having spent most of his adult life in the Arlington/Washington D.C. area. He formerly resided in Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia until relocating to Lewisburg in 2003. Surviving are his wife, Ruby, a resident at Riverwoods, Lewisburg; two brother: Ned and John Waltman, both of Watsontown and a sister, Marvene Elliott, Lewisburg. The funeral service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Brooks Funeral Home, 124 Main Street, Watsontown with Pastor Wayne A. Shamer of Faith Chapel United Methodist Church, White Deer, officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Montgomery. Friends are invited to call at the funeral home from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday. - Williamsport Sun Gazette, 28 April 2008
WALTZ - Clair A. Waltz, age 80, of Kennedy Twp., formerly of Coraopolis, Pa., died on Easter Sunday, March 23, 2008. He was the son of the late Leonard and Nellie (Bittner) Waltz; beloved husband of Nancy (Flanagan) Waltz; loving father of Denise L. (Fred) Trenor and Kathleen A. Waltz, brother of Leda Menne, Carol Martinez and the late Marion Waltz and Neva Kitchen. He was a retired compliance officer of the U.S. Dept. of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. – Williamsport Sun Gazette, 2 May 2008
WHEELER - Pamela S. Tyler, 50, of Campbell, NY, died on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at home with loved ones at her side. She was born on April 20, 1958 in Massillon, OH, the daughter of Robert and Carol (Ziegelhofer) Wheeler. She attended Perry High School in Canton Ohio and graduated in 1976. On March 17, 1985 Pam and Larry were married by the JOP who was also their good friend, Jim Spaulding. In her fifty short years she amassed an army of friends, many of whom were there to help her and comfort her in her eight year battle with cancer. It was Pam’s wish to become an anatomical donation to help research cancer for the benefit of others. Pam’s love for sewing began as a teen when she began making her own wardrobe. She was a member of the Victory Highway Sewing Group. Her home and the homes of her many dearest friends are adorned with her many beautiful creations. Pam was a member of the Threads That Bind (Ladies Bible Study Group at Nightlife Gospel House in Bath), NY. In 2004 Pam became involved with AFASA and went on a mission for the Lord to Togo, Africa. Pam and Larry attended the North Urbana Chapel in Hammondsport since February 2007, after meeting the pastor and his wife at CTCA in Philadelphia, where Pam and the Pastor were patients. Prior to that Pam attended Victory Highway Wesleyan Church in Painted Post for several years, where she made countless friends. Her many hobbies and favorite past times included; boating and water-skiing, sewing, quilting, dancing, baking, and jogging. Pam worked for Dresser Rand from 1986 until 2005. While there she was a member and team captain of their Relay for Life team. She had many special friends there. She was a participant in numerous fundraisers over the years (The Challenge Cup, Wine Glass 5K, and Relay for Life). Pam is survived by her husband of twenty-three years, Larry (Jesse) Tyler; Step Daughters: Amanda Ford (Scott Hayes), Lorinda Tyler (Josh Black); Mother: Carol Wheeler of Magnolia OK; Father and Step Mother: Robert and Pat Wheeler of Madison, OK; Brother: Chris ( Lori) Wheeler of Minerva, OK; Mother-in-law: Marjorie Tyler; Special Sister-in-law and life long friend: Mary (David) Tyler of Leroy, NY; Special sister-in- law and brother- in- law: Valorie and Dean Tyler; Other In-Laws: Paula and Tony King of TN, Jim Tyler of Campbell, Evelyn and Michael Hall of Bath, Dana and Deb Tyler of Tyrone, Special sister-in-law Sue Tyler of Campbell; Granddaughters: Alysia and Cassidy Black; Grandson: Spencer Hayes; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and many friends. Pam’s memorial service will be held Sunday April 27, 2008 at 2:00 pm at Carpenter's Funeral Home, LLC, 14 East Pulteney Street, Corning. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make donations to North Urbana Chapel 8505 N Urbana Rd Hammondsport, NY 14840, The American Cancer Society 1400 Winton Road North, Rochester, NY 14609-5896, AFASA, or Southern Tier Hospice 11751 East Corning Road, Corning, NY 14830. - Corning Leader, 24 April 2008
WHEELER - Nathan H. Wheeler, 79, Dushore, PA, died on Fri., May 2, 2008. Born on August 24, 1928, son of Harry E. & Kathryn B. (Weaver) Wheeler. On June 15, 1957, he married the former Marie Hembury Wheeler. Prior to retirement in 1987, he was engaged in dairy farming. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church; Eastern Milk Producers; Loyal Order of Moose, Berwick; former member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, and served on church council. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and reading. He is survived by his wife: Marie Wheeler; 4 children: April (Jeff) Rine, of Belfont, PA, Dorothea (Todd) Paige, of Pleasant Gap, PA, Nathaniel Wheeler, of Dushore, PA, Jonathan (Janet) Wheeler, of Dushore PA; 8 grandchildren: Tana and Kayleigh Rine, Madisen and Logan Paige, Kristin and Julie Wheeler, Aaron Wheeler, and Desiree (Kurt) Smith. Preceded in death by parents, a stillborn brother; and a daughter: Nathana (1966). Calling hours Sunday, May 4, 6 to 8 p.m. at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, Dushore, PA, and Mon., May 5, from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Zion Chapel in Dushore. Funeral services will immediately follow at 11 a.m. Interment in Zion Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to Restoration of Old Zion Church, c/o Kenneth Miller, R.R. 1, Dushore, PA 18614; or Bradford County Humane Society, P.O. Box 179, Ulster, PA 18850 – Williamsport Sun Gazette, 3 May 2008
WILLIAMS - Edith Grace Schmidt, 94, of 337 Cherry Street, Montoursville, died April 13, 2008 at her residence. She was born October 17, 1913 in Halls Station, PA, the daughter of Joel “Jay” and Edith Mae Thomas Williams. Edith retired from the former GTE Sylvania, Montoursville, where she was a member of its Quarter Century Club. She was also a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church, Montoursville and its oldest member. She was preceded by her parents; 1st husband, John Bardo; 2nd husband, Robert Schmidt; sons, James, John and Lavern Bardo; daughter, Betty Young; brothers, Glenn, Paul, Leon, Ray and Roy Williams; sisters, Mae Holzer and Eleanor Rhone. Edith is survived by a sister, Ruth Nagel of Williamsport; grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 17, 2008 at the Bethel United Methodist Church, Corner of Montour & Spruce Streets, Montoursville, with the Rev. Michael S. Swimley officiating. Internment will follow in Montoursville Cemetery. Friends may call at the Spitler Funeral Home, 733 Broad Street, Montoursville, Wednesday evening from 6-8:00 p.m. or at the church Thursday morning from 10-10:30 a.m. – Williamsport Sun Gazette, 15 April 2008
WRIGHT - Teresa M. Neufer, 50, of 1628 Marlin Parkway, Williamsport, died April 9, 2008 in the Williamsport Hospital. Born March 26, 1958 in Williamsport, she was the daughter of Charles and Dolores Edwards Wright. Teresa was a member of the Church of St. Ann. She was a HealthCare Systems Consultant for the Siemens Medical Corp. Teresa enjoyed shopping, scrapbooking and spending time with her family and friends. She dearly loved her two Pomeranian dogs, Timmy and Sunshine. She is survived by her mother, Dolores Wright of Williamsport, and daughters, Wendy J. Neufer of Wilkes-Barre and Melissa M. Mowery of Mechanicsburg. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Wright. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Church of St. Ann, 1220 Northway Road, Williamsport, on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. Her pastor, the Rev. Andrew Kurovsky will officiate. Interment will be held in Wildwood Cemetery. The family would like to thank the Intensive Care Unit at the Williamsport Hospital for all their wonderful care. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lycoming Unit of the American Cancer Society, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701. Crouse Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. – Williamsport Sun Gazette, 10 April 2008
YEAGLE - Sandra R. Halderman, 56, of W. Cherry Hill Rd., Albion, died Tuesday, April 29, 2008, at Hamot Medical Center, Erie. Born October 20, 1951 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Carl T. and Aida A. (Wentzell) Yeagle. Sandra married Eugene A. Halderman on Sep. 13, 1969 in Montgomery. A 1969 graduate of Warrior Run High School, she took courses later in life to become a quality engineer. She worked as an assessor for Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance Company for the past 15 years. Sandra enjoyed bird watching, flower gardening, hunting and reading. Surviving in addition to her husband of 38 years are a daughter & son-in-law, Renae M. and Joseph Sabella of Whitehouse, OH; a son & daughter-in-law, Blake A. and Kristen Halderman of Yorktown Heights, NY; three grandchildren, Carmine Sabella, and Emma and Brendan Halderman; a sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Ron Knaub of Melbourne, FL; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Joyce and Bob Pifer of Muncy; a sister-in-law, Belva Halderman of Hillsboro, NH; a brother-in-law, George Stabler of Clarkstown; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Doris J. Yeagle. Friends will be received from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, at Grenoble’s, 121 S. Main St., Muncy, where the funeral will be held at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. Donald P. Edwards, pastor of St. Andrew Evangelical Lutheran Church, Muncy, officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Montgomery. – Williamsport Sun Gazette, 2 May 2008
ZARZYCZNY - Anna M. Eck, 88, formerly of Central Avenue, died Friday, April 25, 2008, in the Williamsport Home. Born in Williamsport, January 22, 1920, she was the daughter of Michael and Anna Salak Zarzyczny. She was a graduate of Williamsport High School. Anna’s husband of 56 years, Paul J. Eck, Sr. preceded her in death March 23, 1998. Before retirement Anna owned and operated Marion’s Bridal Shop, but the special joy in her life was being with her grandchildren. Surviving are her children, Michael of city, Joseph, Jr. of South Williamsport, William of Trucksville, Mary Barth of city, Robert of city and 10 grandchildren. Anna was the last of 6 children. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 313 Arch Street with burial in Wildwood Cemetery immediately following. The family will receive friends, preceding the Mass, at Sanders Mortuary, 821 Diamond Street, from 9 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. The family gratefully declines flowers and suggests contributions, in Anna’s memory, to Holy Rosary Church, 2111 Linn Street, Williamsport, PA 17701. – Williamsport Sun Gazette, 29 April 2008
ZIMMERMAN - Harry William Zimmerman, age 79, of the Rose View Manor in Williamsport, died April 25, 2008. He was born in Lock Haven and was the son of the late Harry and Beulah Snyder Zimmerman. Mr. Zimmerman had attended the Lock Haven High School and had worked in the family insurance company on Water Street in Lock Haven for a number of years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and horse track wagers. Surviving is a sister, Nancy and her husband, Robert Carpenter of Laport; a niece, Carol and her husband, Ron Insinger of Montoursville. Also surviving are two great nieces, Laurie Emery and Lisa Insinger and a great great nephew, Ronald Scott Emery. Graveside memorial services for Harry William Zimmerman will be held on Monday, April 28, 2008 at 1 p.m. in the Dunnstown Cemetery, Lock Haven. Officiating will be the Rev. Will Lawbaugh of the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Lock Haven. Arrangements are under the direction of the Yost-Gedon Funeral Home, 121 W. Main St., Lock Haven. – Williamsport Sun Gazette, 26 April 2008
ZUCHOWSKI - DOMINESKE, Dorothy M. (Zuchowski)
Age 77, of Elmira, died Saturday, May 03, 2008 at home with
her loving family by her side. Dorothy was born on December 14, 1930 in
Antrim PA to Joseph and Margaret Zuchowski. The youngest and last surviving
of fifteen children, she was predeceased by seven brothers and seven sisters.
She is survived by her best friend and husband Harry A. Domineske with
whom she had just celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary on April 18th.
Also surviving Dorothy are her four children, Harry (Kym) Domineske Jr.,
Jerome (Cathy) Domineske, Debbie (Mark) Deming, Don Domineske with friend
Pam Carlson; grandchildren, H.R., Kelli, Amanda, Tiffany, Eric, Jennifer,
Jaime and Ashley; great grandchildren, MaKena, Nolan, Jordon and Nykolas;
numerous nieces and nephews. Dorothy's greatest joy was the time spent
with her family. She was a longtime communicant of St. Casimir's Church.
Friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of W. Water and Walnut
St., on Monday, May 5, 2008 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.
in St. Casimir's Church. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations
in Dorothy's name be directed to either, the American Cancer Society, 1316
College Ave., Elmira NY 14901 or Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 E. Corning
Rd., Corning NY 14830. Published in the Star-Gazette from 5/4/2008
- 5/5/2008.
? - Gertrude M. Betts, 97, of Beeman Hollow Road, Addison, died Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at the Fred and Harriett Taylor Health Center. Survivors include her son, Larry Betts of Addison; adopted son, the Rev. Ellis Grist of Woodhull. Calling hours are 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, April 28 at Phillips Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 17 W. Pulteney St., Corning. Services will be held there at the conclusion of calling hours at 3 p.m. Monday, April 28, the Rev. John Armstrong and the Rev. Theodore Brennan officiating. Burial will be in Barnard Cemetery. - Corning Leader, 24 April 2008
? - Virginia M. Bosch, 75, of 433 Clinton Street, South Williamsport, died April 20, 2008, at the Williamsport Hospital. She was born November 1, 1932, in Lewisburg, PA. Virginia is survived by two sons, Steven Erdly of Lewisburg, PA and James Erdly of Allen, TX; three daughters, Cindy Mitch of Milton, Patti Hackenburg of Millmont and Debbie Keip of Williamsport; a half brother, Robert Strassner of Oregon; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral and burial will be at the convenience of the family. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are by Spitler Funeral Home, Montoursville. - Williamsport Sun Gazette, 23 April 2008
? - Uriel Duda, 89, of Muncy, died Wednesday, April 30, 2008
at the Skilled Nursing Unit in Muncy Valley Hospital. She was born April
12, 1919 in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of Cyrus W. and Martha Amrock Beardsley.
She was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church in Muncy, and retired
as an accountant with Owens — Illinois in NJ. She loved flowers, gardening,
reading, and especially her family. Uriel was married to Stanley Duda who
predeceased her in 1978. She is survived by two sons, Stanley L. (Kathy)
Duda of Fort Lee, NJ, and Stephen G. (Frances) Duda of Muncy; six grandchildren,
Patricia (Quint) Bower, Stephen Duda, Daniel Duda, Lisa, Keri Duda, Clare
Duda, and two great grandchildren, Alexis and Mikayla Bower.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Saturday May
3, at Resurrection Catholic Church, 526 South Main St., Muncy, with The
Very Rev. Glenn McCreary V.F. as Celebrant. Burial will be held at a later
date in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ledgedale, PA. Friends will be received on
Friday, May 2, from 7 — 9:00 p.m. at the Spitler Funeral Home, 733 Broad
St., Montoursville. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made
to either the Muncy Valley Skilled Nursing Unit, 215 E. Water St., Muncy,
PA 17756, or to Susquehanna Home Health and Hospice, c/o Providence Health
System Foundation, 1100 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport, PA 17701. – Williamsport
Sun Gazette, 1 May 2008
? - Marie A. Sellers, 77, of 7843 Redmond Gully, died Saturday, April
20, 2008 at Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital. She was retired from the Bell
Atlantic Telephone Company. Survivors include two sons, Ronnie D. Sellers
of Wyoming, John Sellers of Bradford; two daughters, Donna Orapallo of
North Carolina and Theresa Huslage of New Jersey. Services will be
held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Seager-Jones Funeral Home, 4 E. Washington St.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family. - Corning Leader, 22 April
2008
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