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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. |
BEACH - STACKHOUSE Violet Beach
Age 81, Cayuta, died Tuesday, February 23, 2010, at Arnot Ogden Medical
Center, Elmira, NY. She was born on October 9, 1928, Town of Cayuta, NY,
the daughter of Heman and Meekia (Whitbeck) Beach. She is survived by four
sons, Ronald (Leslie) Stackhouse, Van Etten, David Stackhouse, Cayuta,
Robert Stackhouse, Cayuta, Richard (Kathy) Stackhouse, Mount Vision; two
daughters, Georgia (Charles) Belanger, Van Etten, Sandra (David) Van Galder,
Newfield; 17 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren; sister, Marjorie Harriger,
Cayuta; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by husband, Reed Stackhouse;
sister, Edith Allen; brothers, Robert, Herbert, Leland, Stanley, Wilson,
Elmer, and Walter Beach. Calling hours will be Friday, February 26, 2010,
from 3 to 5 p.m. followed by funeral service at 5:00 p.m. at Allen-Manzer
Funeral Home in Spencer with Rev. Richard Stackhouse officiating. Spring
interment will be at Ennis Cemetery, Cayuta, NY. - Elmira Star Gazette,
Feb.25.2010
CHAMBERLAIN - Rose M. Chamberlain Perry, 79, of Tioga, died on Saturday, March 27, 2010, at her home. Rose was born on Oct. 17, 1930, in Susquehanna, the daughter of James and Sara Carr Chamberlain. She was predeceased by her husband, Herbert Austin Perry in 1967. Prior to her retirement, Rose was employed as a hostess and waitress. Rose is survived by two sons, Robert A. Perry and (Tanya) of Berkeley Heights, N.J., Michael R. Perry of Oceanside, Calif.; a daughter and son-in-law, Barbara A. and Antony Stager of Tioga; one brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Pauline Chamberlain of Waverly, N.Y.; three grandchildren; Ashley Perry of Sinking Springs, Mary and Seth Stager of Tioga; a special niece, Sylvia Tomlinson of Elmira, N.Y. and several additional nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Herbert, she was also predeceased by nine brothers and sisters. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in Rose's name to The Salvation Army, 457 North Market St., Williamsport, Pa. 17701. The Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory and Monuments, PC, 637 South Main St., Mansfield, is assisting the family. - Wellsboro Gazette, March.31.2010
CHIMAKASKY - Mr. Frank S. Cimakasky, 71, of RR 2, Box 114,
Myo Beach, Meshoppen, PA, died
peacefully, Tuesday afternoon, March
30, 2010, at Mercy Hospital in Scranton, PA. He was born in Duryea on Jan.
29, 1939, the son of the late Frank and Anna Sakocius Cimakasky. While
growing up in Duryea, Frank graduated from the Duryea High School. He would
later attend many training sessions at the General Motors Training Center.
He worked for 45 years in the automotive industry, as a service and parts
manager for some of the leading dealerships in and around the area. Most
recently, he was employed as a security guard for Wackenhut Securities,
working for McLane Trucking, in Jessup, where he made many friends and
enjoyed working there. He also worked along with his wife in their small
automotive business, where socializing with the customers was the biggest
asset of the job. His sense of humor and joy for life will be missed by
his family and friends always. Frank was an avid outdoorsman, hunting,
fishing and camping with his wife was his life. Especially when it took
him north to the St. Lawrence, where he had so many friends. Survivors
include his wife of 31 years, Patricia M. Zdancewicz Cimakasky of Myo Beach;
two sons and daughter-in-law, Anthony and Judy Karasinski of Meshoppen
and Frank T. Cimakasky of California; daughter and son-in-law, Carole-Ann
and Brian Peck of Dallas; a granddaughter, Kiley Cimakasky of Philadelphia;
brother and sister-in-law, George and Kathleen Cimakasky of Brook Haven
and many nieces and nephews. He also is survived by a special friend, his
dog, Brandy. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers,
Richard Cimakasky and Gerald Cimakasky. Funeral services will be held on
Saturday, April 3 at 9 a.m. at St. Joachim's Roman Catholic Church, Meshoppen,
with Fr. Joseph Manarchuck of the church officiating. Interment will be
in St. Joachim's Cemetery in Meshoppen. Family and friends may call at
the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main St., Meshoppen, on Friday evening, April
2 from 6 to 9 p.m., with a Rosary to be recited at 8:30 p.m., Friday evening.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Luzerne Co. ASPCA,
Wilkes-Barre, PA. - Wyalusing Rocket Courier, April.1.2010
DOWITSCH - MILLER, Elizabeth M. ("Betty")
Of Horseheads died
at home on February 23, 2010. She was 87.
Betty was born on December 10, 1922 in White Sulphur Springs, NY, daughter
of Fred M. and Nellie (Wagner) Dowitsch. She attended a one-room schoolhouse
in North Branch, NY. She graduated from Delaware Valley Central School
in 1940 and the Southern Tier Beauty Academy in Binghamton, NY in 1942.
After graduation she operated her own beauty salon, Betty's Beauty Box
in North Branch. She married Warren K. Miller on September 1, 1943. Betty
spent the early part of her married life as a homemaker raising three children.
Later on she worked as the tax collector for the Delaware Valley School
District and as a secretary for the Burkle Insurance Agency in Callicoon,
NY. As an Air Force wife she lived in Alamogordo, NM, Clovis, NM, and Waco,
TX, but finally settled in Hortonville, NY near her childhood home. In
addition to teaching her children how to swim, she was an embroiderer and
a bowler. She bowled in the Hortonville Ladies League from 1976-1984. She
was an accomplished piano and organ player. In later years, Betty enjoyed
watching hummingbirds at her home and spending time on her computer keeping
in contact with family and friends. She was a member of the First Lutheran
Church in Jeffersonville, NY, a communicant of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church
in Horseheads, NY and a member of the Hudson Valley Chapter Ex-POW organization
at West Point, NY. She is survived by her husband, Warren, of 66 years;
her three children, Creighton (Cecelia) Miller of Burdett, NY, Glenn (Marcelle)
Miller of Walton, NY, and Judy Miller-Lyons of Highland Mills, NY and (Marc
Lyons) of Monticello, NY. Also, three grandchildren, Heather (Dan) Kennedy
of Searsmont, ME, Brian (Stephanie) Miller of Bath, NY, and Hilary Miller
of Melbourne, Australia; two great-grandchildren, Caleb and Ella; a brother,
Robert (Jean) Dowitsch of Gilboa, NY; and a nephew, Donald Dowitsch of
Canandaigua, NY. At her request, all services will be held privately. Interment
will be held in Hortonville Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 2872
Westinghouse Road, Horseheads, NY 14845-8197; or Southern Tier Hospice
and Palliative Care, 11751 East Corning Road, Corning, NY 14830. - Elmira
Star Gazette, Feb.25.2010
EGAN - LYON, Barbara Egan
On February 23, 2010, Barbara Egan Lyon died
at St. Joseph's
Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility after a long illness. Her family deeply
mourns their loss, but are all grateful she is now at peace. Barbara was
born in Kaukauna, WI, April 17, 1920, to Omar and Grace Egan. She has been
a resident of Elmira, NY since the age of 17. She graduated from Thomas
A. Edison High School in Elmira Heights and attended Cazenovia Junior College
in Cazenovia, NY. She then enrolled in nurse's training at the Arnot Ogden
Memorial Hospital in Elmira. Barbara was actively employed as a nurse in
the Elmira area for many years. She raised four children with her husband
of 70 years, Garnet R. Lyon, who survives her. She is also survived by
daughter, Ronda Lyon Allen, Pittsford, NY, Jon Garnet Lyon, Delavan, NY,
Nancy Ann Mitchell, Ulladulla, Australia, and Robert G. Lyon, Elmira, New
York; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and seven nieces and
nephews. Preceding her in death most recently were brothers, Donald Egan,
Gordon Egan, and sister, Jean Egan Merry of Horseheads, NY. Barbara was
loved deeply by her family. She was active as a community volunteer and
loved to read. Contributions can be made to the Steele Memorial Library
in Elmira in her name. A private family ceremony will be held at a future
date at Laurel Hill Cemetery near Odessa, NY. Local arrangements have been
made through Caywood Funeral Home, Elmira, NY. - Elmira Star Gazette, Feb.28.2010
ESCOTT - Joyce Escott Stanley, 61, of Evanston, Wyo., formerly of Wellsboro, died Monday, March 22, 2010 as a result of a car accident. She was born Jan. 15, 1949, in Wellsboro, the daughter of T. Dewain and Clara West Escott. She was a 1966 graduate of the Wellsboro Area Senior High School and a 1970 graduate of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Joyce taught elementary grades for several years in Athens, before moving to Wyoming. She retired after working at the Wyoming State Hospital for 15 years. Joyce was a talented pianist, sang in many church choirs over the years, loved poetry, nature and animals in particular. She is remembered as a loving and caring mother, wife, daughter, sister, and friend to everyone she met. She is survived by her husband, Richard Stanley of Evanston Wyo.; her son, Shawn (Edie) Stevenson of Randolph Utah; a step-daughter, Tiffany (Craig) MacDougal of Phoenix, Ariz.; her mother, Clara Escott and sister Sylvia Escott-Stump of Winterville N.C. She had six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, one nephew and one niece. Joyce was predeceased by her father. A funeral service was held in Evanston at the Aspen Grove Baptist Church on Friday, March 26 with the Rev. Paul Nebeker officiating. All of her grandchildren spoke or sang during the service. Interment was in the Randolph city cemetery, near her son's home in Utah. Memorial contributions can be made to a favorite animal rescue or shelter in her name.A memorial celebration of her life is planned in Wellsboro on May 30. - Wellsboro Gazette, March.31.2010
FEIL - Richard N. Feil, 73, of Mansfield, died
peacefully
at home on Sunday, March 28, 2010, surrounded by his family. Richard was
born on Sept. 12, 1936, in Chicago, Ill., son of the late Lawrence and
Harriet Reitz Feil. He received his Bachelor's of Science degree in psychology
from the Catholic University of America. He then completed his Master's
degree in 1966 and his PhD in psychology from the Catholic University of
America in 1968. Richard was a professor of psychology at Mansfield University
from 1968 to 2003. During this time, he developed the Public Mind survey.
He found great joy in helping his students and wanted to be remembered
as a secular humanist. Following his retirement, he enjoyed taking classes
in the arts, especially ceramics, watercolors, and acrylics. He is survived
by his wife, Jennifer Hutchinson Feil of Mansfield; sons, Mark Feil (and
wife Tammy) of Wilmington, Del., Thomas Feil (and wife Stacie) of Bethlehem,
Matthew Feil (and wife Lisa) of Wellsboro; daughter Mary (Feil) Gorman
(and husband Patrick) of Ellicott City, Md.; and step-son Jesse (and wife
Johanna) Brown of Ithaca, N.Y. He also loved spending time with his surviving
nine grandchildren, Mikayla, Abby, Grace, Watson, Rachel, Sara, Rayna,
Camille, and Kyra. He is also survived by his brother, Lawrence Feil (and
wife Jean) of Herrin, Ill.; sister, Carol Lundgren of Naperville, Ill.;
brother Fr. Carl Feil, of Florida; sister, Sr. Mary Feil, L.C.M. of Chicago,
Ill., and his ex-wife, Judith Feil of Wellsboro. He was preceded in death
by his parents and his sister, Ann (Feil) Kelch. Public viewing will be
at the Buckheit Funeral Home, Mansfield, on Tuesday, March 30, from 6 to
8 p.m. A funeral service will be held immediately following the viewing.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Richard's name
to the International Myeloma Foundation, 12650 Riverside Dr., Suite 206,
North Hollywood, Calif., 91607-3421. - Wellsboro Gazette, March.31.2010
FRANTZ Gary James - Retired Lieutenant - Was born April 26, 1933 in Laceyville, PA, the son of the late James and Katherine (Place) Frantz, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 24, 2010, at St. Joseph's Hospital at the age of 76. His sister and brother-in-law, Jane and Ed Newhart; along with several beloved aunts, uncles and cousins, predeceased him. Gary is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Doris M. (Soper); much loved children: daughter, Sherl Frantz Klassa and her adored children, Katherine and Sarah, all of Dearborn Heights, MI, Curtis Frantz with fiancée Patty Hupalo of Grahamsville, NY; aunts, Thelma Scott of Arizona, Myrle Knapp of Elmira; uncle, John Conrad of Wellsburg; sister-in-law, Irene Johnson of North Carolina; along with several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and many friends. Gary proudly served his country in the US Air Force from 1952-1956 and then six years in the Reserves. He retired from the New York State Department of Corrections as Lieutenant after 32 years of dedicated service. His family and friends will be gathering on Saturday, April 3, 2010, at the Elmira Christian Center, 235 East Miller Street, Elmira, NY from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. The Chemung County Veterans Honor Squad will accord Mr. Frantz Military Honors following the visitation at 3 p.m. A Memorial Service honoring his life will follow with Reverend Brian Harris and Reverend Rob Wuethrich to officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to Elmira Christian Academy c/o Music Department, 235 E. Miller Street, Elmira, NY 14904. A celebration will continue after the services with food, fellowship and many stories, just as Gary would want us all to do. - Elmira Star Gazette, Feb.28.2010
FRATARCANGEOLO - Rose Marie "Rosie" Megles, 84 years, of 78 Corning Blvd., died Wednesday, February 24, 2010, at Founders Pavilion. She was born November 19, 1925 in Corning, NY the daughter of the late Anthony and Josephine Parmjohna Fratarcangelo. A lifetime resident of Corning receiving her education from St. Mary's Catholic School and Corning Free Academy. She was employed in the Apparatus Department (Main Plant) of Corning Inc. and later she became employed as buyer in the Sports Wear Department of Rockwell's Department Store, retiring with 30 years service. Rosie and John Megles were married October 29, 1960 in Gibson, NY. She was a very loving wife, sister and aunt and enjoyed sharing many great times with her family. Rosie was a member of All Saints Parish, attending St. Mary's Church and enjoyed volunteering for the many church projects. Rosie was a bicycle enthusiast touring around Corning and trips to Watkins Glen and surrounding areas. Rosie also enjoyed bowling and dancing. Surviving are her husband, John Megles; brother, Peter (Helen) Fratarcangelo of Corning, NY; and also several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by sister and brother-in-law, Caroline and Gerald Keagle; sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Mike Bartone; brother and sister-in-law, Dominic and Ann Fratarcangelo. Friends may call at the Haughey Funeral Home, 216 E. First St., Corning, NY Friday, February 26, 2010, from 4-7 p.m. A Prayer Service will be offered at the funeral home Saturday, February 27, 2010, at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, Corning, NY. Committal Prayers and Interment will be held at St. Mary's Mausoleum, St. Mary's Cemetery, Corning, NY. - Elmira Star Gazette, Feb.26.2010
FRAUENHOFER,Johann
Johann Frauenhofer, age 95, of Wellsboro, PA, died Wednesday, Febbruary
24, 2010 at the Carleton Senior Care Home, Wellsboro, PA. Johann was born
January 13, 1915 in Munich, Germany. He was the husband of the late Dora
Maria (Blume) Fraunhofer who died in September 2006. Johann was a retired
mechanical engineer. Johann is survived by a granddaughter, Krista Pizzino,
of Lock Haven, PA. In keeping with Johanns wishes, there will be no services.
The Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC
637 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Funeral home obituary.
FRUTCHY - LIPTAK, Barbara Frutchy
Formerly of Elmira, died
February 18, 2010. Barbara Frutchy
Liptak was born on Valentine's Day, 1926 and raised in Elmira, New York
where she lived until moving to Hilton Head, South Carolina in 2000. She
attended Bennington College where she studied dance and took classes from
Martha Graham and poetry from Theodore Roethke. She graduated from Elmira
College in 1948 and married William E. Frutchy that same year. She was
predeceased by her parents Dr. John Harold Hunt and Nora Wende Hunt, as
well as her husband, Bill, who died in 1977. She is survived by her husband
of 24 years, Leonard Liptak, and her children: Wende Gray of Bethel, Maine
(John Gray) and John's children Luke and Molly, Bill Frutchy, Jr of Scotia,
New York( Lisa Frutchy), Jennifer Frutchy of Cambridge, MA (Edward Ford)
and their children Susannah and William; Barbara Senst of Glenside, PA
( Robert Senst) and their son, Jake; Dr. Heidi DeBlock of Niskayuna, NY
( Rev Dr. Scott DeBlock) and their children Alex, Liza, and Maddie; her
step children Nancy Liptak of Clarksburg MD, Susan Hamm of Raleigh, North
Carolina (Greg Hamm) and their children Kevin, Laura, and Kimberly Hamm;
Betsy Durr of Maplewood, New Jersey ( Robert Durr) and their son, Corey.
An active member of the Elmira community, Barbara was a member of the First
Presbyterian Church where she also sang in the choir for more than thirty
years. During the 1960s she served on the Board of Child and Family Service
and was a long time member of the Junior League. During the '60s she taught
modern dance at the YWCA and in the basement of her Wall Street home. At
the Clemens Center, she was instrumental in its planning phase and worked
and volunteered in marketing, development and at the box office. She began
its successful School Time programs to open the Clemens Center to schools
throughout the Elmira area. She was also a member of the Elmira Country
Club and an officer in Thursday Morning Musicals and the YWCA. In Hilton
Head, she was a sponsor and host family of the Hilton Head International
Piano Competition. She nurtured her love of bridge as part of the Sea Pines
Women's Bridge Club and the Monday Evening Couples Bridge Club. Memorial
contributions can me made to The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, directed
to "The Hilton Head International Piano Competition," 32 Office Park Road
Suite 214 Hilton Head, South Carolina 29928. A memorial service will be
at 4 pm Saturday, February 27 at The Island Funeral Home and Crematory
in Hilton Head, South Carolina. A memorial service will be held in Elmira
on May 22, 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church. - Elmira Star Gazette,
Feb.23.2010
HOHORST - KOEHN, Edith Harriet (Hohorst)
Age 74, of Barton, died
on Saturday, February 20, 2010, following
a period of declining health. Edith was born on May 11, 1935 in Brooklyn,
NY a daughter of the late George and Helen (Hashagen) Hohorst. She graduated
from BayRidge High School and earned her histological technologist degree
from Eastern School for Physicians Aides, New York, New York. On October
6, 1957 she married John F. Koehn, they owned and operated a Carvel store
on Long Island, and eventually owned J.F.K. Distribution Company in Barton,
NY. They raised four children while residing in Freeport, LI, NY. In 1972,
the family moved to Barton, NY. Edith went back to work as a histo tech
initially at Wilson Memorial Hospital for almost a decade before retiring
from Cornell University Vet School. Edith was predeceased by her husband,
John F. Koehn in 1998; and by her parents, George and Helen Hohorst. Surviving
are her children and their respective spouses, Brenda (Koehn) and Terry
Hill of Corning, NY, John and Barbara (Palmer) Koehn of Nichols, NY, Karla
Koehn of Waverly, NY, and Heather (Koehn) and Steven Kotula of Richford,
NY. Edith also has three grandchildren, Christina Piechowski of Brooklyn,
NY, John Piechowski of Green Bay, WI, and Brittany Hill of Corning, NY;
along with one great-grandchild, Chase Piechowski of Milwaukee, WI. Edith
was very involved in Girl Scouts and was a Girl Scout Leader for over 20
years. She was active in the Tioga Central School PTA and was a volunteer
with the Halsey Valley Fire Department. In her spare time she enjoyed family,
sewing, canning, gardening and living on a small farm in Barton. A period
of visitation and time of sharing memories will be held on Wednesday, February
24, 2010, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St.,
Nichols. Funeral services will follow at 6 p.m. at the funeral chapel.
Memories and condolences for Edith's family may be shared by visiting our
website at www.sutfinfuneralchapel.com. In lieu of flowers, the family
is requesting memorial donations be sent to either Halsey Valley Volunteer
Fire Department, 506 Hamilton Valley Rd., Spencer, NY 14883; or the Tioga
Center Fire and Emergency Dept., PO Box 185, Tioga Center, NY 13845 in
loving memory of Edith H. Koehn. - Elmira Star Gazette, Feb.22.2010
HOUSEL - Helen Sherman, 76, of Conway Street, Wellsboro, died
Thursday, March 25, 2010, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital.
She was born May 25, 1933, in Blossburg, the daughter of the late Claude
and Ina Krause Housel. She was a homemaker and member of the Free Methodist
Church. Helen was a member of the Wellsboro Moose, VFW and enjoyed jigsaw
puzzles and collecting penguins. Surviving are dear friend, Robert Callahan
of Wellsboro; son, Rick (Alta) Sherman of Tioga; daughters, Penny (Steve)
VanOrder of Florida, Bonnie (John, Jr.) Conner of Elkland; two step-sons,
Mike and Jim Sherman; two step-daughters, Crystal Smith, Cindy Champaign;
16 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; brothers, Wyland Housel,
Hugh Housel, both of Wellsboro; sister, Mary Decker of Wellsboro. She was
preceded in death by her parents, sons, Jeff and Mike Sherman; daughters,
Debbie Housel, Rosie Finch, Sandy Sherman, Debbie Emmick; and brothers
Robert, Milford, Jack, and Charles Housel. Friends and family are invited
to Helen's Life Celebration on Tuesday, March 30, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher
Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home," 139 Main St., Wellsboro,. Memorial
Service to follow at 4 p.m. with the Rev. John Mann officiating. Memorials
may be made in her memory to Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home to help with funeral
expenses. - Wellsboro Gazette, March.31.2010
KELLAM - WOLFE, Mary E.
Age 89, of Odessa, NY, died
on Thursday, February 25, 2010,
at Seneca View SNF, Montour Falls, NY. Mary was born in Newark Valley,
NY on December 7, 1920, the daughter Jesse and Ina Kellam. She married
James L. Wolfe in 1937, and moved their family to Odessa in the 1950's.
Mary worked for Chef's Diner and later Mary's Diner in Montour Falls, and
owned and operated Mary's Kitchen on Wheels. She was predeceased by her
parents, also two brothers and her husband of 70 years, James L. Wolfe;
a son, Jesse Wolfe; son-in-law, Shawn Northrup; and three grandchildren.
She is survived by a son, Jeffrey Wolfe; daughters, Marty Northrup and
Mary Beth (John) Wallenbeck, all of Odessa; and daughter, Darlene (David)
Gillis of Pine City; also daughter-in-law, Sandy Wolfe of Odessa; 10 grandchildren,
11 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. The family will
receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E.
4th St., Watkins Glen, on Monday, March 1, from 6-7 p.m. with funeral services
immediately following at 7:00 p.m.; Rev. Steve Conners officiating. In
lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to her church, Church of
Christ, PO Box 237, Horseheads, NY 14845. - Elmira Star Gazette, Feb.27.2010
KULSICAVAGE - Bernadette (Bernie) Kathleen Weaver, age 32, and
her son Nathan Michael Weaver, age 7 months, of Dushore, Pa., tragically
died
as a result of a fire at their home on Sunday, March 28, 2010
on Dutch Mt. Road in Cherry Township, Sullivan County, Pa. Bernie
was born Sept. 19, 1977, a daughter of Ronald W. and Delores Nitcznski
Kulsicavage of Mildred. She graduated from the Sullivan County High School,
a member of the class of 1995. She continued her education by taking courses
online while working for the Farmers and Mechanics Insurance Company of
Forksville for the past 10 years. She married Randy N. Weaver of Dushore
on Nov. 27, 2003. She also worked part-time for Schoonover's Tax Service
in Dushore, Pa. She was an active member of St. Basil's Church, Dushore,
Pa. She coordinated the American Cancer Society 's Relay For Life and Daffodils
Days for St. Basil's and dedicated these efforts in memory of her grandmother
Marjorie. Bernie also loved her faithful pet dog Cujo IX, who also perished
in the fire. Surviving, in addition to her loving husband, Randy, are her
parents, Ron and Dee Kulsicavage of Mildred; a paternal grandmother, Theresa
Kulsicavage of Lopez, Pa.; sisters Toney (Douglas) Harstead of Montgomery
and Veronica (Albert) Conner of Dushore, Pa.; brother-in-law Michael (Shanda)
Weaver of Dushore, Pa.; as well as several aunts and several uncles, nieces
and nephews and cousins. Bernie and Randy were blessed with the birth of
their son, Nathan Michael Weaver, on Sept. 9, 2009. Nathan is survived
by his father; maternal grandmother Maxine Weaver of Dushore; maternal
grandparents Ron and Dee Kulsicavage of Mildred; maternal great-grandmother
Theresa Kulsicavage of Lopez; as well as several aunts and uncles and great-aunts,
uncles and cousins. Nathan attended Hearts and Home Day Care in Overton,
Pa. Nathan was predeceased by his paternal grandfather, Ellery Weaver Jr.
A transferal service will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 6, 2010
from the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, Pa., and will
be followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Francis of
Assisi Church, Mildred, Pa., with the Rev. Joseph R. Hornick, pastor, presiding.
Interment will be in St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery. Members of St. Basil's
— St. Francis Altar and Rosary Society will recite the Rosary at 3 p.m.
on Monday afternoon at the funeral home. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m.
and from 7-9 p.m. on Monday, April 5, at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home,
206 Water St., Dushore, Pa. The family will provide the flowers and request
that memorials be directed in Bernie and Cujo's memory to the American
Cancer Society , Sullivan Co. Unit, 1948 E. 3rd St., Williamsport, PA 17701,
or the A.S.P.C.A. Bradford County Humane Society, P.O. Box 179, Ulster,
PA 18850, and in Nathan's memory to St. Basil's Church Angel Tree, P.O.
Box 307, Dushore, PA 18614, or the Women Infant Child (WIC) Program, P.O.
Box A, Wysox, PA 18854.- Towanda Daily Review, April.3.2010
MASSENBURG HAROLD C.
Age 66, of Elmira, NY. formerly of Bath, NY. died on Saturday February
20, 2010. Friends may call at the BAKER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME on Friday,
from 12:00-1 P.M. with funeral services at the conclusion of calling hours
at 1 P.M. Pastor Brutus officiating. Interment will take place in Grove
Cemetery, Bath, NY. In lieu of flowers those wishing may make donations
to the Friendship SDA Church 1222 Lackawanna Ave. Elmira, NY. 14901. Harold
is survived by many friends including Dr. Reddy, Dr. Park, Mary Burin /RN
Adult Protective Case Manager, Chalmers Wolcott/ Steuben County Caseworker,
the congregation at Friendship SDA Church and the Staff and residents at
The Barton Home whom all of the above gave Harold exceptional care and
personal attention. Harold was a member of the Friendship SDA Church and
was loved by all and will be deeply missed. ARRANGEMENTS BY BAKER FAMILY
FUNERAL HOME. - Elmira Star Gazette, Feb.24.2010
MAXWELL Richard "Conrad"
Passed on peacefully Feb. 25, 2010 at the Hospice of Volusia/Flagler
Care Center. He was born in Griffin, Georgia to the late William and Ethel
Maxwell. He served in the United States Army, graduated as an Engineer
from Arkansas State University. As an accomplished pilot he traveled with
his career and retired to Holly Hill, Florida. He enjoyed meeting people,
telling life stories, educating young pilots, and had the ability to fix
most anything. He will be greatly missed by his family, aviation, NASCAR,
and motorcycle friends. Conrad is survived by his loving brother Jerrell
Maxwell, niece Holly Randels, nephew Byron Maxwell and a great niece and
nephew, along with his devoted extended family of twenty nine years, step-daughters
Nancy Pease, Beverly Dalrymple, step-son Everett Meas and family, Son-in-law
Marc Pease, step-grandson Mike Davis. He was preceded in death by his loving
and devoted wife Deloris Maxwell of Horseheads, NY where he will be laid
to rest. A casual memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at
the Hospice of Volusia/Flagler care center chapel 3/13 at 1pm. The family
wishes to thank the Physicians and professionals of Halifax Health Medical
Center and Hospice of Volusia/Flagler for their compassionate care, and
the members of the White Chapel Church for their support. In lieu of flowers
donations can be made to Hospice of Volusia/Flagler, Halifax Family Medicine
Residency Foundation Fund and the Halifax Humane Society in memory of his
sweet little kitty Piper. Local arrangements entrusted to Lynch Funeral
Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY. - Elmira Star Gazette, Feb.28.2010
MERRICK - Shirley Cummings, 66, of Kingman, Ariz., formerly of
Middlebury Center, died
Monday, March 29, 2010, at her stepson's
home in Lebanon, Mo., after a long battle with cancer. Shirley was born
June 5, 1943, the daughter of Richard and Betty Townsend Merrick. Surviving
are her husband, Gerald; son, Todd Bronkoski and wife, Marcy of Galeton
and four grandchildren. She was predeceased by daughter, Gail Hoopengardner
on April 20, 2002 and her parents. Also surviving are two stepsons, Carl
Cummings and Kevin Cummings; her brothers Richard Merrick of Gillette,
James Merrick of Taylorsville, N.C.; sisters, Sandra Cleveland, Kathy Linder,
Wendy Borden of Middlebury Center, Bonnie Bowen, Barbara Beitler of Wellsboro,
Nancy Anderson of Sarasota, Fla., Diane Driehorst of Westfield, Laurie
Wojnarek of Horseheads, N.Y., Deborah Goodreau of East Hampton, Conn.;
several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Saturday,
April 10, at 11 a.m. at the Christian Missionary Alliance Church in Holiday,
for friends and family. - Wellsboro Gazette, March.31, 2010
MILLARD Kenneth R.
Age 72, of Elmira, died Saturday, February 27, 2010, after a long and
courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Counselor Counselet;
four children, Laura, Mona, Ralph and Russell; two stepchildren, Kenneth
and Kelly; several grand and great-grandchildren; brother, Burton "Butch"
Millard; one aunt, several nieces, nephews, cousins, many close friends
and customers. Kenneth was the founder of Millard's Blueberry Farm, Wilawana
Rd., Elmira, and has donated garden produce to Meals on Wheels and the
Food Bank. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. In lieu of flowers, those wishing
may make a donation in his memory to the family to be used according to
their wishes. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Kalec
Funeral Home Tuesday, March 2nd from 10 a.m. to Noon. Burial will follow
in Bath National Cemetery, Bath, NY at 2 p.m. - Elmira Star Gazette, Feb.28.2010
MITCHELL John J.
Age 92, of Hightstown, NJ, formerly of Fishkill, NY, Texaco retiree,
died Saturday, February 20, in Meadow Lakes Retirement Community. Born
in Schenectady, NY, he was a resident of Fishkill for more than 60 years.
A graduate of Columbia High School in Maplewood, NJ, he earned a PhD from
the Johns Hopkins University in 1941. In 2009 The Fishkill Rotary Club
recognized John's faithful membership of 57 years by creating the John
J. Mitchell Service Above Self Award in his honor. John served on the Board
for the Wappingers Central School District and was its president for several
years. He enjoyed sailing as a member of the Chelsea Yacht Club. An avid
hiker, he was a member of the Adirondack Mountain Club. In his retirement
he recorded math and science books for students with vision impairment
at Marist College. With Lila, his beloved wife of 67 years, he loved traveling
in Europe and South America. Son of the late John and Lillian P. (Myers)
Mitchell, he is survived by his wife, Lila J. (Johnson) Mitchell and his
daughters and sons-in-law: Anne Mitchell and John LoVecchio of Elmira,
NY; Peggy and David Redman of West Windsor, NJ; and Marian Mitchell of
Lansing, MI; and grandchildren Janet and Ben Redman. The funeral will be
held at the Fishkill Methodist Church on March 13. In lieu of flowers,
memorial gifts may be made to the Fishkill Rotary Club or the Johns Hopkins
University. - Elmira Star Gazette, Feb.28.2010
MOTSAY - Thomas William Motsay, 58, died
Sunday March
28, 2010. He was born in Sayre, Pa., and moved to Stuart in 1980 from Waverly,
N.Y. Thomas worked for Martin County Golf Course in Stuart, Fla., and was
of the Catholic faith. Thomas is survived by his two sisters, Virginia
Fossaceca of Port St. Lucie, Fla., and Elieen Corbett of Scituate, Mass.,
and two brothers, Joseph Motsay of Freeville, N.Y., and John Motsay of
Olmsted Township, Ohio. Services will be at a later date in New York. Arrangements
entrusted to Aycock Funeral Home, Port St. Lucie, Fla. - Sayre Morning
Times, March.31.2010
OLMSTEAD - Louise F. Baldwin, 81, of Lawton, Pa., died
Sunday, March 28, 2010, at Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit,
Towanda, Pa. Born July 7, 1928, in West Warren, Pa., she was the daughter
of the late Edward and the late Alice [Hayward] Olmstead. Her husband James
B. Baldwin predeceased her in 1983. She recently retired after 20 years
with Mulligan Printing. Louise loved playing cards on the weekends, putting
together puzzles and traveling. Survivors include daughters and son-in-law,
Cheryl and Dervin Keisling of Wyalusing, Pa., Connie Brown and Lindsey
Sawicki of Laceyville, Pa.; son and daughter-in-law, Eugene "Bud" and Nancy
Baldwin of Lawton, Pa.; grandchildren, Michael (Cheryl) Keisling, Ben Brown,
Todd (Christina) Baldwin, Christina Baldwin and Jason (Rachel) Baldwin;
great-grandchildren, Matthew, Tyler, Tracey, Karissa, Dalton, Hannah, Cole
and Emma; sisters, Evelyn Snedeker, Laura Antisdel, Linda Starliper; brother
and sister-in-law, Dan and Diane Olmstead. Besides her parents and husband,
she was predeceased by a grandson, Tracy James Brown; and brothers, Lavern
and Alan Edward Olmstead. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday
at Bartron-Myer Funeral Home, Inc., Montrose, PA 18801; visitation will
be from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday. Instead of flowers: memorial contributions
may be made to Rush Volunteer Fire & First Responder Unit, P.O. Box
5, Lawton, PA 18828. - Towanda Daily Review, March.30.2010
ROBINSON - Donald B. Robinson, 79, of Athens, Pa. died
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at home following a brief illness. He was born
April 8, 1930 in New Albany, Pa. the son of the late Harold and Mildred
Sullivan Robinson. Donald was a 55 year member of Athens Presbyterian Church,
a 1949 graduate of Athens High School, and was employed with I.B.M. in
Owego, retiring in 1987 after 37 years of faithful service. He was a loving
husband, and father, and he was especially proud of his the granddaughters.
Donald was an avid outdoorsman, and loved spending time at his cottage
in Fair Haven, N.Y. He is predeceased by his sisters Phyllis Tennant, and
Beverly Macafee. Donald is survived by his wife of 58 years Jean at home;
children, Deborah Rathfon of Endicott, N.Y., and David and Susan Robinson
of South Waverly, Pa.; grandchildren Rachael and Emily Robinson of Arlington,
Va., and Leslie Rathfon of Endicott, N.Y.; brothers Francis Robinson of
Barton, N.Y., and Gordon Robinson of Athens, Pa.; and several nieces, nephews,
and cousins. Friends and family may call on Saturday, April 3, 2010 from
10 to 11 a.m. at the Athens Presbyterian Church. 622 1/2 Main Street, Athens,
Pa. A memorial service will follow at the church at 11 a.m. with the Rev.
Nelson Kopatz officiating. Arrangements are under the care of Jay E. Lowery
Funeral Home, Inc. in Athens, Pa. Flowers will be provided by the family.
Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Athens Presbyterian
Church Memorial Fund, 622 1/2 S. Main Street, Athens, PA or Sayre Public
Library, 122 South Elmer Ave., Sayre, PA 18840. - Sayre Morning Times,
April.1.2010
SLIFE - Fred Slife - The angels came during the early morning hours of March 27 at Fred’s home to take him to the Lord. Fred was born on February 25, 1950, in Kingston, Pa. He was the son of the late Leo Duane and Dona Allen Slife. He was married to Connie Simonds Slife on January 7, 1978, and they shared 32 loving years together. Fred and Connie owned and operated the Waverly Newstand for the past five years. He will be sadly missed by so many of his new and old friends from the store. Fred was an avid gardener; he loved his flowers and his yard work with a passion. He also had a passion for playing his guitar every Saturday night with his life long friends Steve Moore and John Savacool. Most of all, Fred loved spending time with his family. His family was his life. Fred is survived by his wife, Connie Simonds Slife; daughters Cody (Brian) Wurst of Chesapeake, Va., Cali Marlene Slife at home, and son Derek John Slife of Elmira, N.Y.; brothers John A. Slife of Paintsville, Ky., and William “Jeff” Slife of Hawley, Pa.; father-in-law and mother-in-law Thomas and Helen Simonds of Sayre, Pa.; brothers-in-law Thomas (Sharon) Simonds Jr. of Lockwood, N.Y. and Richard (Yvonne) Simonds of Athens, Pa.; a special cousin, Sue Allen Dodd (Frank) Rechner of Phoenixville, Pa., and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends are welcome to gather at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at the First Presbyterian Church, 459 Park Ave., Waverly, NY, for visitation in the social hall followed by the service to honor Fred in the Sanctuary at 11a.m. Pastor Cynthia will officiate. A luncheon will be held following the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society: Attn. Relay for Life of Norfork and Virginia Beach, 4416 Expressway Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23452, or to the First Presbyterian Church, 459 Park Ave., Waverly, NY 14892. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Blauvelt funeral home 625 Broad St., Waverly, NY. - Sayre Morning Times, March.29.2010
SPENCER - HARRIS, Philoman Spencer
Age 74 of Lowman, NY. was taken from us on, Wednesday, February 24,
2010. Calling hours and funeral services were held at the BAKER FAMILY
FUNERAL HOME on Saturday, February 27, 2010. The Rev. Anne Mowery officiated.
Interment followed in Pleasant Hills Family Cemetery on Bartlett Rd. Lowman.
In lieu of flowers those wishing may make donations to SPCA. She is survived
by her loving husband Francis Harris. Children Deborah and Don Lewis, Catherine
and Larry Edwards, Michael and Tanya Harris. Brothers and sisters-in-law
John and Rose Spencer of Erin, NY., Ronald and Linda Spencer, Clifford
and Trudy Spencer all of Carthage, NY., Robert and Debra Spencer of Ohio
and Richard and Sue Spencer of Carthage, NY. Sisters and brothers-in-law
Carol and Ronald Workman, Shirley and Terry Cook all of Carthage, NY.,
Mary Lou and Daniel Taylor of Tenn., Shiela and Mark Tripp of CA., Catherine
and Rodney Bent of MD. Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Harvey and JoAnn
Harris and Robert and Mary Harris; 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren
and many nieces and nephews. Philoman was employed by the former A&P
Plant for 15 years, Pepsi Cola for 20 years and was a former owner of Harris
Food Market. Pall Bearers were Harold Spencer, Charles Sinsabaugh, Brian
Edwards, Matt Lewis, Mike Lewis and Kevin Harris. - Elmira Star Gazette,
Feb.28.2010
STULL - Constance M. Ennis, 81, of 24 Grayson View Court, Selinsgrove,
Pa., died
Monday, March 29, 2010, in Danville, Pa., at the home
of her daughter. She was born July 16, 1928, in Towanda, Pa., the daughter
of the late Mildred Robbins Stull and the late Leroy Robbins. She graduated
from Towanda High School, Towanda, Pa. She was a devoted wife and homemaker
for most of her life, devoting her time and heart in raising her five children.
Mrs. Ennis worked for 17 years at Tyler Memorial Hospital in Tunkhannock,
Pa., as a ward clerk and in the pharmacy, which she enjoyed thoroughly
and talked about often, retiring in 1988. She was an avid reader and enjoyed
sewing. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Leo E. Ennis. They
were married Oct. 19, 1946 in Anniston, Ala. Also surviving are three sons,
Len E. Ennis, M.D. of Ruxton, Md., J. Robin Ennis of St. Cloud, Fla., and
Jeremy E. Ennis of Naples, Fla.; and two daughters, Conaley J. Visneski
of Danville, Pa., and Angelique M. Smith of Oklahoma City, Okla. She is
also survived by nine grandchildren. Also surviving is her sister JoAnn
R. Burke of Towanda, Pa. Funeral services and burial will be private and
at the convenience of the family. The family will provide flowers. Memorial
contributions in her memory may be made to Geisinger Hospice, 109 Woodbine
Lane, Danville, PA 17821. Arrangements are under the direction of Visneski
Funeral Home Inc., 10 W. Mahoning St., Danville, PA 17821 - Towanda Daily
Review, March.31.2010
TERRY Robert C. Sr.
Of Daggett, PA - Age 74, died
at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center
on Friday, February 19, 2010. Bob was born in the Town of Catherine, NY
and was predeceased by his parents, Clarence and Elva (Dean) Terry. He
is survived by his children, Rhett (Jamie Trowbridge) Terry and his children,
Brittany, Maryah and Rhys; Rhonda (Alan Wheeler) Terry and her children,
Jason (Lisa Gootee) Adams, Jordenn Adams; Ramona (Michael) Reed and her
children, Jolene Allyn, Jarrett (Michele) Gause and Justin Gause; Rebecca
Terry and her children, Aaron (Jessica) Nagel and Adam (Sheree) Nagel;
Robert (Robin) Terry Jr. and their son, Robert Terry III; and the mother
of his children, Barbara Stalter Terry. Other survivors include, brother,
Roy "Jack" Terry; sisters, Ruby Humpfrey, Sylvia (George) Bowers, Arlene
Ballings, and Carol Smith; brothers-in-law, Robert (Roxie) Stalter, Richard
Stalter; sisters-in-law, Judith Spaullings, Sharon (Francis) Leone, Susan
(Stephen) Bryant, Debra (Lynn) Skelly; along with several nieces, nephews
and eight great-grandchildren. Bob worked at Westinghouse, Rust Construction
(building the A & P Plant), A & P, Dura-Built and Halls Mobile
homes. He was a "Jack of all trades" and a helper to all that needed him.
Bob loved his family and friends, the outdoors, hunting, fishing and racing.
Bob will be dearly missed by all of his family and friends. A Memorial
Service for his family and friends will be held at the Olthof Funeral Home,
Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira/Southport, NY on Saturday, February
27, 2010, at 12:00 (noon). Lay Pastor John P. Knapp will celebrate the
services honoring Bob's life. THANK YOU - The Terry families wish to especially
thank Dr. Hicks, Jeremy, Dr. Husband, the 3C angels and the ICU staff at
the AOMC for all of their support through this very difficult time. - Elmira
Star Gazette, Feb.22.2010
TERWILLIGER Charles Howard "Twig"
97, a retired Vice President of Gierston Tool Company, died
peacefully at 9:40 a.m. Friday (February 19, 2010) at Memory Gardens, 560
Fairmount Ave. W.E., Jamestown, NY. He was born January 17, 1913 in Elmira,
NY a son of the late Charles and Charlotte Thetgee Terwilliger. He graduated
from the Elmira Southside High School in 1931. He immediately went to work
for the former Rose, Kimball & Baxter Company in Elmira. In the early
1940's, Charles joined the sales team of Gierston Tool Company in Elmira
and eventually became a partner in the business. In 1959, he relocated
his family to Jamestown, NY where he lived until he retired in 1978. Charles
is survived by three sons, Charles H. (Wilma) Terwilliger, Jr. of Tacoma,
WA, Thomas (Sharon) Terwilliger of Jamestown, Gerald (Linda) Terwilliger
of Aurora, IL; two daughters, Patricia Nelson of Port Charlotte, FL, Susan
(Robert) Arrowsmith of Jamestown; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren
and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was preceded in
death by his wife, Louise Costello Terwilliger; two sisters, Grace Templar,
Pearl Evans Eberhard; a brother, Paul Terwilliger; a granddaughter, Julie
Louise Arrowsmith; and a son-in-law, Kenneth Nelson. A graveside service
at Sunset Hill Cemetery will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation,
331 Alberta Dr., Suite 106, Buffalo, NY 14226; to Hospice Chautauqua County,
20 West Fairmount Ave., Lakewood, NY 14750; or to Bethel Lutheran Church,
904 West Third St., Jamestown, NY 14701. - Elmira Star Gazette, Feb.23.2010
TOOLE - Robert D. Toole, 79, of, Forksville, Pa., formerly of
Sayre, died
Thursday, April 1, 2010 at Dar-Way Nursing Home following
an extended illness. He was born Oct. 23, 1930 in Sayre the son of the
late Michael and Kathryn Hanlin Toole. Robert was a graduate of Sayre High
School, and worked as a Carpenter for the Lehigh Valley Railroad for many
years. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during
the Korean Conflict. He is predeceased by his son Tim Toole, sisters Rita
Ross, Leona Mulvey, Kathryn Dunfee, and Ruth Knapp, brothers Joseph, Richard,
Thomas, and Jack Toole, and son-in-law Tom Wolcott. Robert is survived
by his son and daughter-in-law Michael and Debra Toole of Ulster, Pa.;
daughters and sons-in-law Debbie and Bill Blauvelt of Athens, Pa., and
Joanie and Lee Todd of Cape Coral, Fla.;, daughter Patricia Wolcott of
Chemung, N.Y.; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and several
nieces, and nephews. At the request of the family there will be no calling
hours. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are under the care of Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., Athens.
Burial will be in St. James Cemetery, Waverly at the convenience of the
family. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the: Dar-Way Nursing
Home Activity Fund, R.R.#1, Box 1116, Forksville, PA 18616 or Happy Tails
No Kill Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 68, Towanda, PA 18848. - Sayre Morning
Times, April3.2010
TULL Angel L. Sr.
Age 75 of Elmira, NY, died
very unexpectedly at the Arnot Ogden
Medical Center Sunday, February 21st, 2010. Angel is survived by his loving
wife of 35 years, Felicita Tull of Elmira; nine children; 16 grandchildren,
three great grandchildren, and several brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial service celebrating
the life of Angel L. Tull Sr. at 6:00PM Friday, February 26th, 2010 at
the Friends of the Cross Church, 2618 Goff Rd. Corning, NY 14830. Angel
will best be remembered for being a very loving husband, father and grandfather.
He was a very giving and generous person, who was loyal and faithful to
his many friends. Working in many area jewelry stores as a goldsmith, brought
him a great amount of pride and friendships, knowing his work was appreciated.
He will be greatly missed by many. Arrangements have been entrusted to
the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira/Southport,
NY 14904. - Elmira Star Gazette, Feb.25.2010
WARD Thomas Sr.
Age 79, died
on Friday, February 26, after a long illness. Born
in Glasgow, Scotland, he was predeceased by his wife, Mary in 2000. He
is survived by his son, Thomas (Caryl) of Johnson City; daughter, Deborah
Rice (Kevin) of Addison; and his grandchildren, Cathleen Ward, Heather
Ward, Rebecca Rice, and Thomas Rice. A Mass of the Christian Burial will
be celebrated at St. James Church on Monday, March 1, at 11 a.m. The family
wishes to thank the volunteers at Vincent House Hospice in Wayland, NY
for their kind care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Vincent
House, 310 Second Street, Wayland, NY 14572-1228. - Elmira Star Gazette,
Feb.27.2010
WEAVER – Nathan Michael Weaver - Bernadette (Bernie) Kathleen
Weaver, age 32, and her son Nathan Michael Weaver, age 7 months, of Dushore,
Pa., tragically died
as a result of a fire at their home on Sunday,
March 28, 2010 on Dutch Mt. Road in Cherry Township, Sullivan County, Pa.
Bernie was born Sept. 19, 1977, a daughter of Ronald W. and Delores Nitcznski
Kulsicavage of Mildred. She graduated from the Sullivan County High School,
a member of the class of 1995. She continued her education by taking courses
online while working for the Farmers and Mechanics Insurance Company of
Forksville for the past 10 years. She married Randy N. Weaver of Dushore
on Nov. 27, 2003. She also worked part-time for Schoonover's Tax Service
in Dushore, Pa. She was an active member of St. Basil's Church, Dushore,
Pa. She coordinated the American Cancer Society 's Relay For Life and Daffodils
Days for St. Basil's and dedicated these efforts in memory of her grandmother
Marjorie. Bernie also loved her faithful pet dog Cujo IX, who also perished
in the fire. Surviving, in addition to her loving husband, Randy, are her
parents, Ron and Dee Kulsicavage of Mildred; a paternal grandmother, Theresa
Kulsicavage of Lopez, Pa.; sisters Toney (Douglas) Harstead of Montgomery
and Veronica (Albert) Conner of Dushore, Pa.; brother-in-law Michael (Shanda)
Weaver of Dushore, Pa.; as well as several aunts and several uncles, nieces
and nephews and cousins. Bernie and Randy were blessed with the birth of
their son, Nathan Michael Weaver, on Sept. 9, 2009. Nathan is survived
by his father; maternal grandmother Maxine Weaver of Dushore; maternal
grandparents Ron and Dee Kulsicavage of Mildred; maternal great-grandmother
Theresa Kulsicavage of Lopez; as well as several aunts and uncles and great-aunts,
uncles and cousins. Nathan attended Hearts and Home Day Care in Overton,
Pa. Nathan was predeceased by his paternal grandfather, Ellery Weaver Jr.
A transferal service will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 6, 2010
from the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, Pa., and will
be followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Francis of
Assisi Church, Mildred, Pa., with the Rev. Joseph R. Hornick, pastor, presiding.
Interment will be in St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery. Members of St. Basil's
— St. Francis Altar and Rosary Society will recite the Rosary at 3 p.m.
on Monday afternoon at the funeral home. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m.
and from 7-9 p.m. on Monday, April 5, at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home,
206 Water St., Dushore, Pa. The family will provide the flowers and
request that memorials be directed in Bernie and Cujo's memory to the American
Cancer Society , Sullivan Co. Unit, 1948 E. 3rd St., Williamsport, PA 17701,
or the A.S.P.C.A. Bradford County Humane Society, P.O. Box 179, Ulster,
PA 18850, and in Nathan's memory to St. Basil's Church Angel Tree, P.O.
Box 307, Dushore, PA 18614, or the Women Infant Child (WIC) Program, P.O.
Box A, Wysox, PA 18854.- Towanda Daily Review, April.3.2010
WELLMAN - RICHARDSON, Janet Wellman
Age 89, died February 24, 2010 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was
born in Grand Rapids, MI on August 3, 1920 to Louise Meyersahm and Jay
Wellman. She grew up in southern Indiana, Cumberland, Maryland and Grand
Rapids. At age five she attended the Scopes Trial in Dayton, TN, which
was near a veneer mill owned by her father. She had a vivid memory of the
caged monkey on display at the courthouse during the trial and was later
a firm believer in the theory of evolution. She graduated from Simmons
College in 1941 and worked as the executive secretary to the comptroller
of General Radio Corporation in Cambridge, MA. It was in Cambridge that
she met George Wendell Richardson, who was studying meteorology at the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, as a part of his Army Air Corp Weather
Officer Training. They were married on Memorial Day, May 30, 1943 at Bowman
Field in Louisville, KY. They moved to Corning in 1949 where George worked
for Steuben Glass and Corning Glass Works. He predeceased her in 1967.
Janet was a woman of remarkable grace, intelligence and vision - a natural
leader who generously shared her gifts with a wide array of community organizations.
She was a role model and mentor to many. Her volunteer work in Corning
started with service on the Area Advisory Committee, which studied options
for improving area schools. She then served on the Corning Painted Post
School District Board of Education for 17 years, 14 years as president.
It was during her leadership that Corning Community College was started
under School District sponsorship, the district's Head Start program was
instituted and East and West High Schools were built. She was a director
and president of the New York State School Boards Association and chairman
of the New York State Educational Conference Board. She later served on
the CPP School District Archives committee and authored "A Valley's Decision
Remembered," the story of the consolidation of 61 small rural school districts
into the CPP School District. She served as president of Steuben-Allegany
Board of Cooperative Services, as chairman of the Steuben County School
Boards Association and as a trustee of Corning Community College. She was
a Lifetime Member of the American Association of University Women, including
terms as Corning branch president and New York State secretary. She was
an honorary member of Delta Kappa Gamma, a national sorority of outstanding
women educators. Her other community volunteer work included board service
at Planned Parenthood of the Southern Tier (secretary), the Salvation Army,
Seven Lakes Girl Scout Council, the Southern Tier Association for the Blind
(president), the Memorial Society of the Greater Corning Area, Serenity
Farms and the Steuben County Office for the Aging. In 1975 she was vice
president and campaign co-chair for the United Way. She was an honorary
lifetime member of the Glen Region Sports Car Club of America. She served
as chief registrar for professional racing for the Watkins Glen Grand Prix
Corporation and Watkins Glen International for 32 years and had a particular
fondness for the many Formula I drivers and team managers she came to know.
She was also an honorary lifetime member of the Polish Racing Drivers Association.
A road at Watkins Glen International is named after her. Janet was a member
of the United Methodist Church of Painted Post and served on many committees,
including as chairman of the Administrative Council. She was active in
the church's Women's Connection and the Willing Workers, as well as the
interfaith group, Church Women United. Among the many honors and awards
she received are the New York State School Board Everett R. Dyer Award
for Distinguished School Board Service, the United Way Errol Shand Award
for Volunteer Service, the Corning Community College Distinguished Citizen
Award, the Planned Parenthood Margaret Sanger-Katharine Houghton Hepburn
Award, the Corning Branch AAUW Woman of the Year award and the AAUW District
II Excellence and Equity in Education Award. The Steuben County Academic
All-Stars large schools trophy is named for her. In 1995, she was the first
non-native to be inducted into the Steuben County Hall of Fame, nominated
by Billie Vandersteere's fifth grade class at Severn School. Janet is survived
by son, Dwight Richardson of Ithaca; daughter Louise Richardson of Painted
Post and honorary daughters, Kirsta Holman Gehl of Big Flats and Michaelle
Holman Shaw of Elmira. A celebratory memorial service will be held on Saturday,
March 13 at 1:00 pm at the United Methodist Church of Painted Post. Funeral
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Haughey Funeral Home, 216 E. First
St., Corning, NY. In lieu of flowers, Janet's memory may be honored with
a charitable gift to Corning Community College, 1 Academic Way, Corning
NY 14830; the Corning-Painted Post School District Foundation, 165 Charles
Street, Corning NY 14830; or the Painted Post United Methodist Church,
201 North Hamilton Street, Painted Post NY 14870. A most fitting contribution
to her legacy would be a "Yes!" vote on the Schools Facilities Improvement
Project on March 16. - Elmira Star Gazette, Feb.27.2010
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