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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. |
BAKER DeWitt T. "Doc" Sr.
Age 89, died
on Friday, September 3, 2010. Doc, the son of Ina
Marion Baker and Harry U. Baker, was born in Ithaca, NY on March 1, 1921.
He married the love of his life, Yvonne Furey, also of Ithaca, NY, on February
22, 1946. Doc graduated from Ithaca High School in 1939 and Cornell University
School of Veterinary Medicine in 1944. While at Cornell he was a member
of Omega Tau Sigma Fraternity, manager of the Fife & Drum Team, and
a member of the Golden Shoe Club. From 1944 until 1955, he was a member
of the staff of the NY State Veterinary College of Cornell University.
During WW II, while attending college, he earned the rank of Lieutenant
in the US Army. In 1955 he moved his family to Corning, NY to join Dr.
John D. Murray's veterinary practice. Together they built the Corning Animal
Hospital, where he practiced until his retirement in 1986. Education was
a priority in Doc's life and he proudly served as a Trustee of CCC and
a member of the C-PP school board. After retirement, Doc was elected Supervisor
of the Town of Corning, a position he held until 1993. He was also elected
Steuben County Legislator where he served for 20 years. He was Chairman
of the Legislature 2002-2003 and retired in 2007. During his tenure he
was involved in construction of the Steuben County jail and implementation
of the countywide 911 system. He was Steuben County representative to the
Inter-County Association of Western NY and supporter of the Steuben County
Soil and Water Conservation District. In 2004, Doc was honored by being
inducted into the Steuben County Hall of Fame. An avid hunter and outdoorsman,
Doc was an expert marksman and won several skeet shooting championships.
He was a member of Corning Fish and Game Club and a life member of Addison
Fish and Game Club. Many of his fondest memories were times spent at his
Keuka Lake cottage with his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Yvonne Baker; his children Margot
(Ronald) Doucette of Purcellville, VA; Kathleen (Michael) Bliss of Addison,
NY; daughter-in-law Sheri Baker of Sterling, VA; grandchildren Christopher
(Sanna) Doucette of Anchorage, AK; Heather (Michael) Overton of Elmira,
NY; Michelle (Cory) Terwilliger of Addison, NY; Kaitlin (Taylor) Baker-Grey,
Allison Baker, Kiristin Baker, all of Sterling, VA, Scott (Mary Elizabeth)
Hagen of Richmond, VA; great-grandchildren Ian and Soren Doucette; Calli
and John Overton; Taylor and Erin Terwilliger; Makaila, Holden and Harper
Baker-Grey, who all loved their "Papa"; sister-in-law Peg Baker of West
Grove, PA; also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless
friends. He is predeceased by his parents, son Dewitt T. ("Ted") Baker,
Jr., and brother Carlton Baker. Calling hours are scheduled for Wednesday,
September 8, 2010 from 1:00-3:00 and 6:00-8:00 at Phillips Funeral Home,
17 W. Pulteney Street, Corning. The funeral will be held Thursday, September
9, 2010 at 10:00 AM at Phillips Funeral Home & Cremation Service. A
private burial will be held at the McDowell Cemetery in Wayne, NY, overlooking
Keuka Lake. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations in Doc's
name may be made to the SPCA of one's choice. - Elmira Star Gazette, September
6, 2010
BASTIAN Diana Bastian Getz
76, a current resident of Marietta, Ga., died
on Wednesday,
Aug. 4, 2010, at Grady Hospital in Atlanta, Ga. She was born February 2,
1933, in Williamsport, Pa., daughter of Hazel and J.H. Bastian. She graduated
in 1951 from Fairview-White High in Dayton, Ohio. Mrs. Getz was a talented
musician and was awarded the Rudolph Ganz Young Pianist award, playing
with the Dayton Orchestra. She went on to study piano at Chicago Musical
College under Rudolph Ganz and Rosinna Lhevinne at Julliard. In 1970, she
earned a B.A. degree from Marywood College, Scranton, Pa. Mrs. Getz, along
with her husband, Russell P. Getz, were longtime residents of Littlestown,
Pa. There she taught private piano as well as teaching for many summers
at the PA Governor School for the Arts in Bucknell, Pa. From 1978 to 1990,
she was a teacher at Mt. St. Mary's College in Emmitsburg, Md. She performed
both benefit concerts and performances for among others, Friends of the
Library in Gettysburg, Pa., and the Wednesday Club in Harrisburg, Pa. She
often accompanied the Gettysburg College Choir and the Ephrata Cloister
Choir, touring in the United States and Europe. Surviving are her children,
Robert Reisner Jr. of Skowhegan, Maine, Mark Reisner and Jenny Reisner-Diehl
of Marietta, Ga.; her sister, Sandra Losnieckie of Cogan Station, Pa.;
and David C. Bastian of Grand Rapids, Mich. Other than her parents, she
was predeceased by one sister, Delores Millard of Ada, Mich. There will
be a family burial service for Mrs. Getz is Saldisburg, Pa., at a later
date. Peachtree Cremation, 678.205.5550.- Williamsport Sun Gazette, September
6, 2010
BEEMAN Jeanne Newberry
age 80 of Beaumont, died
Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010 at her home.
Mrs. Newberry was born April 6, 1930 in Montrose, and was the daughter
of the late Nolan and Helen Otis Beeman. She graduated from Troy High School
in 1947. She was employed by the former Commonwealth Telephone Co., Dallas,
for 47 years, retiring in 1995 and was a tutor for Lauback Literacy, Tunkhannock,
teaching adults to read. Mrs. Newberry was a member of the Northmoreland
Baptist Church, Centermoreland. She was preceded in death by brothers;
Kenneth, Dale and Larry Beeman. She is survived by her loving husband,
Donald R. Newberry; Godchild: Wendi Holena of Swoyersville; brother; Robert
Beeman and a sister, Barbara James both of the Towanda area. The funeral
will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday at the Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home,
Inc., corner of routes 29 and 118, Pikes Creek, with her pastor, Rev. James
Howell officiating. Interment will be in the Perrins Marsh Cemetery, Northmoreland
Township. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The family requests
that, if desired, memorial contributions be sent to the Northmoreland Baptist
Church, 21 Ripple Brook Road, Tunkhannock, PA 18657.- Towanda Daily Review,
September 11, 2010
BELL Edward R. Bell
age 52, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Thursday, September 9, 2010 in the
Williamsport Hospital, Williamsport, PA. Born on February 24, 1958 in Harrisburg,
PA, he was the son of Earl Ray and Delores J. (Shaffer) Bell. Edward was
employed as a landscaper in the Virginia area. He was a member of the Loyal
Order of the Moose Lodge #1147 in Wellsboro, the Wellsboro Veterans Club,
the Arnot Sportsmens Club and the Sons of the Legion in Lewisburg, PA.
Edward also enjoyed singing. Edward is survived by his loving companion,
Glenda Strong of Wellsboro, PA; four brothers; Tom Bell of Gardners, PA,
David Bell of Gettysburg, PA, Scott Bell of New Oxford, PA, Michael Bell
of Lebanon, PA; three sisters, Sandy L. Riley of New Oxford, PA, Debbie
B. Smith of New Oxford, PA, Ranee L. Brown of Littlestown, PA; one step
brother, R. Joseph Bobby Poist of New Oxford, PA; two step sisters, Patty
Poist of Dayton, OH, and Mindy Poist of New York state. In addition to
his parents, he was predeceased by a step father, Robert Pop Poist. A memorial
service for Edward will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been
entrusted to the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory &
Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main Street, Mansfield, PA 16933. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral
Chapel to assist with expenses.- Williamsport Sun Gazette, September 11,
2010
BERGER Dr. Wilfred "Will" Russell Berger
76, of Watsontown, died
Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010. He was preceded
in death by his parents, Ervin R. Berger and Clara M. (Phillips) Berger
Shook Rae, and his loving wife, Patricia L. (McClintock) Berger. Friends
will be received Friday, Sept. 10, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Cronrath-Grenoble
Funeral Home, 308 Main St., Watsontown, with a brief time of reflection
at 6:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to either SUN Home
Hospice Care Center, 350 N. 11th St., Third Floor, Sunbury, PA 17801 or
Kramm's Nursing Home, 245 E. Eighth St., Watsontown, PA 17777.- Williamsport
Sun Gazette, September 9, 2010
BOBOWNIK Mary
Hornell — Mary Bobownik, 91, formerly of 23 Hart St., died Saturday,
Sept. 4, 2010 at St. James Mercy Hospital. She was a former credit
manager at Sears and Robuck. Survivors include a brother, William Bobownik
of Hornell. A Memorial Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Ann’s Church.
Arrangements are by the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St. - Corning Leader,
September 6, 2010
BOOTH John A. Booth
81, of Fredericktown, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, Sept.
1, 2010. Born Sept. 1, 1929, in Elmira, N.Y., he was the son of the late
Ainsworth and Lucy Booth. In 1938 his family relocated to Mansfield, where
his father purchased a farm, beginning what became a large dairy operation.
Throughout his youth, John was actively involved with the Future Farmers
of America, taking on special projects aside from his daily farm responsibilities
and academic studies. In recognition of those efforts, along with his ideas
for various agricultural approaches, he was awarded the American Farmers
Degree in Kansas City, Mo. in 1950. Popular among his classmates for his
affable knee slapping humor, he took even less seriously his keen intellect
and one teacher recalled later, "him being one of his brightest students."
He graduated with honors from Mansfield High in 1947. In 1953, John broke
stride from farming and served with the United States Army 7th Division
in Korea near the 38th Parallel. He was a team coach for the 17th Infantry
Rifle Team, was named Soldier of the Year by the 8th Army Division. He
was discharged as a sergeant in 1955. On Jan. 11, 1958, he married Donna
Jane Soper who survives. In 1963, John graduated from the Ross Leffler
School of Conservation, Brockway, the training school for the Pa. Game
Commission and was assigned as land manager in Luzerne County. In 1970,
he became Land Management Supervisor for the Northeast Division in Dallas,
Pa., covering 100,000 acres in 13 counties. He retired in 1991, closing
the door on a career he truly enjoyed and blended with as naturally as
the forest around him. He was often quoted as "being a lucky man to get
paid to walk in the woods," being able to be a small part of the effort
to preserve and perpetuate Pennsylvania's natural resources. John felt
a kinship and often marveled at the smart workings of nature, observations
that kept his curiosity piqued until the end of his journey. John served
on the board and committees of Easter Pennsylvania Nature Conservancy,
Audubon Society, Luzerne County Cooperative Extension Service, Soil Conservation
Service, Conservation Officers of Pa., North American Wildlife Enforcement
Officers, Boy Scouts, Hunters Safety, and Working for Wildlife. John cherished
his family and the simple gifts of life, from clear running streams, the
chorus of songbirds witnessed from his porch rocking chair and the scrawled
drawings from his children and grandchildren. Along with his wife of 52
years, he is survived by three children, Holly (Rick) Sethman of Scenery
Hill, Jenny Booth (Wes Livingston) of Cody, Wy., Kevin (Shelly) Booth of
Asheville, N.C.; five grandchildren, Rainey, Caity and Carly Sethman, Lucy
and Gardner Booth; brothers, Wickham (Pat) Booth of Port Orange, Fla.,
James (Linda) Both of Hayesville, N.C.; sisters, Ellen (Doug) Dart of Mansfield,
and Myra (Fred) Brace of Beaufort, S.C. At John's request, burial
arrangements are private. The family invites friends to stop in at the
homestead on Saturday, Sept. 4 between 3 and 8 p.m. for a Celebration of
Life Open House. A memorial service will be held over Memorial Day, 2011
in Mansfield. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be offered to UPMC
Alzheimer Research Center or Hospice Care of Washington, Pa. Funeral arrangements
are under the direction of the John B. Greenlee Funeral Home, 2830 Main
St., Beallsville.- Wellsboro Gazette, September 8, 2010
BREWER Margaret B. Lee
Painted Post, N.Y. — Margaret B. Lee, age 95, of Painted Post died
Tuesday, September 7, 2010. Mrs. Lee was born in Elmira on November
24, 1914, to William and LuLu (Hall) Brewer. She married Harold Lee
on October 12, 1932. He predeceased her in 1978. Margaret was a homemaker
and lived in the Corning area most of her life. She was a very active member
of the First Congregational United Church of Christ. Margaret also
had volunteered at the hospital and the Salvation Army and enjoyed spending
time with her family and friends. She is survived by her three daughters:
Margaret Staudmyer, Colombus, OH, Judith (Larry) Metcalf, Corning, and
Roxanne (Michael) Mour-hess, Campbell; one son, Honorable Gary A.
Lee, Ft. Meyers, FL. Margaret is survived by a special niece, Connie
(Dr. Wayne) Rensimer. She is also survived by her grandchildren:
Brian Lee, Karen Gaffney, Jeff Lee, Diane Wachtell, Suzanne Sortino, Kent
(Bonnie) Staudmyer, Brett (Catherine) Staudmyer, Scott Why, Ann Margaret
Why, Bradley Why, Mark Lee, Kevin Lee, Stephen (Bonnie) Metcalf, Step-hanie
(Peter) Carapella, Alexis (Brian) Helfrich, and Geoffrey Mourhess; and
17 great grandchildren. Along with her husband, Harold, Mar-garet
was predeceased by one daughter, Nancy Lee Why, and one son, Harold D.
Lee, Jr. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2010, from
11 AM until 1 PM at Phillips Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 17 W.
Pulteney Street in Corning. Private funeral services will be held
at the convenience of the family with the Reverend Marraine Kettell officiating.
Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Painted Post, NY. - Corning Leader,
September 10, 2010
BROOKS Michael Reed Brooks
59, died Thursday Sept. 2, 2010, at The Gatehouse Hospice Unit of Divine
Providence Hospital, Williamsport, Pa. Born Dec. 27, 1950, at Scott Air
Force Base, Belleville, Ill., he was the son of Benjamin Lee Brooks Jr.
(DDS, USAF Ret) and Margaret Barringer Brooks. A resident of Williamsport
and Lewisburg, he graduated from James Blair High School, Williamsburg,
Va. in 1969. He attended the University of South Carolina and was in the
U.S. Navy. He was a master pewterer in Williamsburg and in Lexington, Va.,
after completing his Apprenticeship with the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
and a Journeymanship with Shirley Pewter, also in Williamsburg. He then
worked in both production and sales for Virginia Metalcrafters. Most recently,
Michael was a truck driver for Milton Transportation, Inc. He is survived
by his loving and devoted partner, Valerie Beggs of Williamsport; his daughters,
Elizabeth Brooks Lyttleton of Washington, D.C. and Rebecca Kelley Brooks
of Brooklyn, N.Y.; granddaughters Gryphon Eloise Lyttleton, 6, and Fletcher
Mei Lyttleton, 3; sister, Ann B. Gavin and brothers, Benjamin Lee Brooks,
III, David Winston Brooks, Frank Barringer Brooks and Paul Scott Brooks.
He was preceded in death by his parents. Interment will be at the Fort
Hill Memorial Park, Lynchburg, Va. In lieu of flowers, Michael's family
requests donations be made to The Gatehouse Hospice Unit, Divine Providence
Hospital, Williamsport, PA 17701.- Williamsport Sun Gazette, September
11, 2010
BURNETTE Ann Baumgarner
76, of Ulysses, PA, died Wednesday, September 8, 2010, in Cindy's Personal
Care Home, Westfield, PA. Born June 13, 1934, in Walnut Cove, NC, she was
the daughter of Henry C. and Annie L. Daugherty Burnette. A 1952 graduate
of Black Mountain High School in Black Mountain, NC, she completed a business
course at Blantons Business College in Asheville, NC. On April 7, 1954,
in Toccoa, GA, she married Lowell Baumgarner, who survives. She was employed
by the Northern Potter School District in the cafeteria for 15 years. She
was a member of the Ulysses First Baptist Church, serving as Sunday school
teacher, Sunday school treasurer, church treasurer, ABW, and a member of
the Order of the Eastern Star #95 in Ulysses. Surviving besides her husband,
Lowell, are: two sons, Steve L. Baumgarner of Sabinsville, PA and Michael
L. Baumgarner of Ulysses; two daughters, Karen A. (Thomas) Breckley of
McKean, PA and Nancy J. (Scott) Bice of Ulysses; 11 grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren; friends and caregivers, Cindy and George Ritchey and
Carol and Mark Gardner. Friends may call Friday, September 10th, from 7:00
– 9:00 p.m. at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses,
PA. An Eastern Star service will be held 8:30 p.m. Friday in the funeral
home. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday in the Ulysses
First Baptist Church. The Rev. Jason K. Reed will officiate. Burial will
be in Ulysses Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the
Ulysses Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 153, Ulysses, PA 16948 or the Ulysses
Library, P.O. Box 316, Ulysses, PA 16948. - Elmira Star Gazette, September
10, 2010
BUTLER Melanie Elizabeth Butler Crouch, 33, of Grove City, died
September 8, 2010. She was born in Columbus, Ohio February 24, 1977.
Melanie was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather Richard Butler
and by her maternal grandpa Jessie Harper. Melanie is survived by her mother,
Charlotta Ross; father, Ron (Karen) Butler; children, Tyler Crouch, Taylor
Crouch, Payton Murillos; sister, Nikkole Roby; brothers, William Briggs
II, Nathan Butler, Matthew Butler, Aaron Butler, Adam Butler, David Ross;
companion, Hector Murillos; paternal grandmother, Anntoinette Butler; maternal
grandmother, Wanda (Clyde) Laney and a host of other family and friends.
Melanie enjoyed fishing, picnics and playing the guitar. She was quite
the sports enthusiast, playing softball and being part of a National Championship
team. She was a kind-hearted, generous woman with a very outgoing personality.
Melanie's main love in life were her children. Visitation will be held
3-7 p.m. Monday, September 13, 2010 at the SCHOEDINGER GROVE CITY CHAPEL
3920 Broadway with services beginning at 7 p.m. Columbus Dispatch on September
11, 2010
CAREY Kenneth S. Carey
age 78, of Roseville, PA, died at his home Thursday, September 9, 2010
surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 3, 1932 in Fallbrook
PA, a son of Seymour and Creola (Winn) Carey. Kenneth was the husband of
Patricia (Simpson) Carey for 56 years. He had been employed by Harding
Brothers before his retirement, and enjoyed woodworking, fishing and hunting.
Kenneth is survived by his wife, Patricia; three sons and two daughters-in-law,
Kenneth Carey of Canton, PA, William and Jackie Carey of Westfield, PA,
Alan and Sue Carey of Royal Palm Beach, FL; two daughters and sons-in-law,
Donna and Craig Deitrich of Cherry Flats, PA, Connie and Curtis Moore of
Mainesburg, PA; 11 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and a sister,
June Harden of Mansfield, PA. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased
by a sister, Mary Ellen Terry, a brother, James Carey, and a step-mother,
Isabel Carey. Family and friends are invited to call on Sunday, September
26, 2010 from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel,
Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. A memorial
service will be held immediately following the visitation at 3:00 P.M.
at the funeral home with Gary Brown of Wellsboro officiating. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Kenneths memory to Laurel
Hospice, 24 Waln St., Wellsboro, PA 16901. - Williamsport Sun Gazette,
September 11, 2010
CIRIELLO Pasqualina Casale
93, a resident of Cogan Station, past away peacefully while surrounded
by family on September 7, 2010, at the Williamsport Home. She was born
in Cervinara, Italy on October 26, 1916, a daughter of Silvestro and Luiggia
Cioffi Ciriello. Pasqualina was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish,
Mater Dolorosa Church. She retired from Glamorise Foundations and had assisted
as a cook at the former Columbia. She enjoyed cooking, baking and sharing
dinner and spending time with family and friends. Her husband of 59 years,
Vittorio B. Casale, died August 28, 1999. Surviving are two daughters,
Angela M.P. (Ben) Zeafla of Williamsport, and Elena "Ellie" (Larry) Matty
of Cogan Station; six grandchildren, Randall R. Zeafla, Steven J. Zeafla,
Luciana Anderson, Delia Dudek, Troy Matty, Larry Matty Jr.; seven greatgrandchildren,
Cody, Brandon, Brady, Kendall, Kasen, Paige, Gracie; and a sister-in-law,
Elena Stellato. In addition to her husband, a brother and ten sisters preceded
her in death. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Saturday
at the church, 635 Hepburn St., Williamsport, with Rev. David W. Bechtel
officiating, followed by burial in Wildwood Cemetery. Friends may
call at the church parish center from 9:15 to 10:45 a.m. on Saturday. The
family respectfully suggests memorial contributions may be made in Pasqualina's
name to SouthernCare Hospice, 190 Choate Circle, Montoursville, PA 17754.
Crouse Funeral Home is handling arrangements.- Williamsport Sun Gazette,
September 9, 2010
CLUGSTONE Amberly Dobell REXFORD
Age 32, of Tyrone, died
unexpectedly at Schuyler Hospital, Montour
Falls, on September 3, 2010. The family will receive friends and relatives
at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Thursday,
Sept. 9, from 12pm-2pm; with funeral service to immediately follow at 2:00pm;
Rev. Dwayne Followell officiating; burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Odessa,
NY. She is survived by her husband, Timothy Rexford; children, Ethan and
Caroline Rexford; parents, Sharon and Robert Zimmer of Montour Falls; brothers
and sisters, Charles Clugtone, Howard Clugstone (Jessica O'Neal), Robert
Zimmer Jr., Daniel Zimmer, Sherry Carrigan (Jason Stackhouse), and Reneé
Clugstone, all of Montour Falls, and sister, Fawn Hammrick (Allan Stevens)
of Florida; grandmother, Sally Zimmer of Montour Falls; grandfather, Lawrence
Zimmer of Odessa; maternal great-grandmother, Alice States of Montour States;
father-in-law and mother-in-law, Richard and Connie Rexford of Tyrone;
and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.- Elmira Star Gazette,
September 6, 2010
COLAPIETRO Lillian Colapietro Molino
79, a resident at 1900 Ravine Road, died Saturday, September 4, 2010,
at the Williamsport Home after an extended illness. She formerly lived
at 614 Valley Road, Nisbet. Born May 17, 1931, in Williamsport, she
was the daughter of Mario and Josephine Salvatori Colapietro. She was preceded
in death by her husband Dominick F. Molino. Lillian was a retired employee
of Sharwell Inc. Surviving are a son, Dominick M. Molino of Jersey
Shore; two daughters, Karen A. McLaughlin of Lock Haven and Deborah M.
Mazurek of Williamsport; a sister, Mary Stone of Williamsport; and a grandson,
Andrew Molino of Raleigh, N.C. A family and friend life celebration
will be held at Sanders Mortuary, 821 Diamond St., from 6 to 8 p.m. on
Wednesday, September 8, 2010. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m.
on Thursday at Immaculate Conception Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
contributions in memory of Lillian Molino may be made to the American Cancer
Society, Lycoming County Unit, 1948 E. Third St. Williamsport, PA 17701.-
Williamsport Sun Gazette, September 6, 2010
COLFER Daniel J. Colfer, Jr.
19, of North Eighth Street, Sunbury, died
Wednesday, September
8, 2010 at his home. Born Feb. 22, 1991 in Lewisburg, he was the son of
Elaine K. (Fisher) Michael of Turbotville and the late Daniel J. Colfer,
Sr. who died June 15, 2000. Danny had attended Meadowbrook Christian School
through his elementary years and graduated from Warrior Run High School
in 2009. He was currently attending Triangle Technical Institute, Sunbury,
where he was planning to graduate in October. He was employed at the Front
Street Station as a cook and looking forward to his graduation from Triangle
Tech so he could pursue a career in welding. He was a devoted father and
loved spending time with his daughter. Surviving besides his mother of
Turbotville is his daughter, MaKenna Renee Colfer and her mother, Tierny
Bridges of Lewisburg; two brothers: Michael Colfer, Milton and Jaison Michael,
Turbotville; a sister, Brittany Colfer, Turbotville; his maternal grandmother,
Mary J. Fisher, New Columbia; and his paternal grandmother, Catherine Colfer
in New Jersey. Preceding him in death besides his father was his maternal
grandfather, William R. Fisher and paternal grandfather John Colfer. A
memorial service will be held at Christ Wesleyan Church, 363 Stamm Road,
Milton on Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 12:00 Noon. Immediately following
the memorial service friends are invited to join his family at the McEwensville
Community Hall for fellowship and refreshments. In lieu of flowers, the
family suggests contributions in his memory be made to either the Warrior
Run High School Scholarship Fund, to benefit a student pursuing a welding
career, 4800 Susquehanna Trail, Turbotville, PA 17772, or to a memorial
fund established to benefit his daughter, MaKenna, payable to West Milton
State Bank, 1025 Main Street, Watsontown, PA 17777. Please include a note
with your donation stating “for the Daniel J. Colfer, Jr. memorial fund”.
Brooks Funeral Home, Turbotville is assisting the family with their arrangements.-
Williamsport Sun Gazette, September 11, 2010
CROCKER Margaret Crocker "Peg" Berger
Age 76, of Elmira, died Sunday, September 5, 2010 at Arnot Ogden Medical
Center. Peg was born March 24, 1934, in Elmira, the daughter of the late
Fletcher Slee and Cora (Rapelyea) Crocker. She is also predeceased by her
husband Donald L. Berger and brother Edward R. Crocker. Peg is survived
by her children, with their families, Lisa M. and Daniel Hughes of Endicott
with sons, Kevin and Kyle; Jeff R. and Beth Murray of Elmira with daughters,
Corinne and Erin; Julie M. and Peter Beaghen of Vestal, NY with daughters,
Ella and Haley; Amy S. and Brooks Henderson of Cornelius, NC with sons,
Jacob and Jesse. Also surviving are brother and sisters-in-law, John S.
and Jacqueline Crocker of Mentor-on-the-Lake, OH, Jan C. Crocker of Sapphire,
NC; step-daughter Ann Smith of Horseheads with husband Larry and their
children; along with several nieces and nephews. Peg retired from the Elmira
City School District after 20 dedicated years of secretarial service. She
was a volunteer at Arnot Ogden Medical Center and with Meals on Wheels.
Peg loved spending time at Keuka Lake. Most precious to her was time she
spent with her children and grandchildren. Friends are invited to McInerny
Funeral Home, corner of Water and Walnut Sts., on Thursday, September 9,
2010 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the
conclusion of calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations in Peg's memory
may be made to The American Cancer Society American Cancer Society American
Cancer Society American Cancer Society or to a charity of one's choice.
Peg's family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the nursing staff
on 2B at Arnot Ogden Medical Center, especially Jessica and Toni. - Elmira
Star Gazette, September 8, 2010
CULLINAN Joseph Scott Cullinan 49, of Albuquerque, New Mexico,
formerly of Waverly, died
on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010. He graduated
from Waverly High School and Alfred University. He was predeceased by his
father Robert J. Cullinan. He leaves behind his mother Lois, his sister
Bonni Westerfelt; two brothers Jaimie and Stephen; three nephews; one niece;
and one grand-nephew. Burial will be in St. James Cemetery at 2
p.m. on Monday, Oct. 11. - Sayre Morning Times, September 9, 2010
DAY Wayne Alan
God called Wayne Alan Day home on Friday, September 3, 2010. He was
born in Lewisburg, Pa., August 21, 1947, to his parents, Harold Edwin Day
and Mary Louella Bieber Six Day, residing at that time in Milton, Pa. The
family later moved to Williamsport, Pa. and then to Hughesville, Pa. Wayne
entered the U.S. Marine Corps, obtaining his diploma from the Department
of Defense, United States Armed Forces Institute. He started boot camp
in January of 1966 and received extra training at Beaufort, South Carolina
as a mechanic. He worked on heavy duty trucks and flight line equipment
at the air base until he was sent to Vietnam via Camp Pendleton, Calif.,
in 1967. He was in the First Marine Division and First Force Service Regiment
(FFSR), where he became a Combat Marine. After some time as a "Grunt,"
he was moved to Medical Battalion and Graves Registration until his return
home to the states. Furthering his education, Wayne became a certified
electrician. He enjoyed electro mechanical work and was also skilled in
metal working, welding and metal lathe work. He spent some years as a photographer,
capturing life moments with an artist's eye and developing his own film.
Camping, riding his motorcycle, or getting out on the river boating, he
always loved being in nature. The love Wayne gave to those who knew him
was immeasurable. He was always concerned for everyone's safety and well
being, always willing to help in a moment's notice. His presence in the
lives of loved ones left behind set an extremely high example of generosity,
kindness and goodwill. He will be sorely missed. He leaves his wife, Nancy
Day;
a sister, Cynthia Pflaum (William); and two brothers, David Six and Cameron
Day (Carol). He also leaves his children, Lisa Merrick and Aaron Brimmer
(Sarah) as well as two step-sons, Brian Gaffney and Matthew Gaffney. Wayne
was a Life Member of The American Legion, Life Member of The Veterans of
Foreign Wars, The 40 et 8 for 22 years, a longtime member of The Marine
Corp League and The Disabled American Veterans. He was also a longtime
member of the NRA, the Consolidated Sportsmen of Lycoming County and had
been very active locally with the Jaycees and the Boy Scouts of America.
He was a member of the Hughesville Baptist Church.- Williamsport Sun Gazette,
September 9, 2010
FITZGERALD Mrs. Betty Jane Fitzgerald Houck
59, of Hughesville, Pa., received her angel's wings on Friday, September
3, 2010, at home after a courageous battle with cancer, with her loving
family at her side. Betty Jane is a daughter of Melinda E. Adams Fitzgerald
and the late Edward J. Fitzgerald. She graduated from the Sullivan County
High School, a member of the class of 1969. When Betty was 40, she went
to college and received an associate degree in occupation therapy from
Penn Tech, a division of Penn State in Williamsport. She worked for various
therapy centers and has been employed by the Emanuel Center in Danville.
She married Alan Houck of Eagles Mere on February 14, 1989. Betty Jane
was a member of. St. Basil's Church, Dushore. She really enjoyed biking,
camping and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She is survived
by her husband, Alan M. Houck; one son, Leo. F. Hope of Hughesville; two
daughters, Amy Newvine of Hughesville and Kristy (Thomas) Blair of Muncy
Valley; her mother, Melinda A. Fitzgerald of Dushore; four grandchildren,
Kristin and Gabriel Newvine, and Casey and Jacob Blair; brothers and sisters-in-law,
Edward J. and Cindy Fitzgerald of Mildred, David and Ann Fitzgerald of
Dushore, and Leonard Fitzgerald of Dushore; a sister and brother-in-law,
Rosanna and Robert Broschart of Dushore; a sister-in-law, Elaine Barrett
of Mildred; and several aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by a brother, Dale C. Fitzgerald, on July 17, 2007.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, at
10:30 a.m. at St. Basil's Church, Dushore, with the Rev. Joseph R. Hornick,
her pastor, presiding. Interment will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery,
Hughesville, at the convenience of the family. Friends may call on Friday,
Sept. 17, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St.,
Dushore, Pa. The family will provide the flowers and request that memorial
contributions be sent to the Picture Rocks Fire Co., P.O. Box 367, Picture
Rocks, PA 17762.- Williamsport Sun Gazette, September 7, 2010
GORDA Catherine L. Gorda Troisi, 51, died on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010. Friends may call on Thursday, Sept. 9, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., Wellsboro. Funeral services will follow at 4 p.m. at the funeral home with Terri Mahosky officiating.- Wellsboro Gazette, September 8, 2010
GROVE G. Scott Grove
50, a resident of Williamsport, Pa., died
on Saturday,
September 4, 2010, in the M.S. Hershey Medical Center. Born in Muncy Creek
Twp., Lycoming County, Pa., on Saturday, August 6, 1960, he was the son
of the late John F. Grove and Mary Jane (Hill) Grove who survives him of
Williamsport, Pa. Scott was the husband of Tammi M. (Shimp) Grove,
with whom he celebrated a 1st wedding anniversary on August 16, 2010. Scott
was a 1978 graduate of Montgomery High School and a 1982 graduate of Mansfield
University, where he received his bachelor of science in education degree.
He was employed as a biology teacher by the Williamsport School District.
He was a member of the Trinity Gospel Church at Williamsport, Pa. Scott
was the head baseball coach for the Williamsport Millionaires from 1988
to 2007 and the assistant head coach for the Hughesville Spartans from
2008 to 2010. He worked for the Little League summer camp and volunteered
for 28 years for Little League Baseball at Bristol, Conn. and the Little
League World Series. Scott had a passion for baseball and spoke at various
coaching clinics around the country. He was a talented singer and enjoyed
singing at various functions. In addition to his wife and mother, he is
survived by three sons, Nicholas S. Grove, Williamsport, Pa., Nate Grove,
North Bethesda, Md., and Nevin W. Grove, Williamsport, Pa.; one brother
and sister-in-law, John F. and Shari Grove Jr., Sayre, Pa.; three sisters
and one brother-in-law, Kathi McCabe, Hawkins, Texas, Debra and Thomas
Jackson, Williamsport, Pa. and Alice Grove, Williamsport, Pa.; two step-daughters,
Jocelyn Dunkleberger, Williamsport, Pa. and Jynelle Dunkleberger, Williamsport,
Pa.; and three grandchildren, Deidra Dunkleberger, Chase Dunkleberger and
Khyla Dunkleberger. Funeral services will be conducted from the First Baptist
Church, 380 W. Fourth St., Williamsport, Pa., at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September
9, 2010, with Rev. Dr. Robert L. Manzinger officiating and Pastor Joel
E. Henderson of the Trinity Gospel Church at Williamsport assisting. Interment
will be in the Clinton Baptist Cemetery, Clinton Twp., Lycoming, Pa. Friends
may call on Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the church. If desired, memorial
contributions may be made to the Scott Grove Memorial Fund, C/O Williamsport
Teachers Credit Union, 302 Matthews Blvd., South Williamsport, PA 17702.
- Williamsport Sun Gazette, September 7, 2010
HAKES Charles Edward Hakes
77, of Trout Run, died
Sunday, September 5, 2010, at home surrounded
by the love of his family. He was born May 18, 1933, in Williamsport,
a son of Arthur Franklin and Kathryn Genevieve (Naughton) Hakes.
Charles was a U.S. Army veteran; he served after high school from 1953
to 1955. On July 28, 1955, Charles married his high school sweetheart,
Betty E. Berninger, it was a true love story. Charles served on the City
of Williamsport Police Department for 29 years, from 1955 to 1984. He was
a member of the Ascension, Church of the Asssumption, Cascade Township
and Church of St. Ann, Assumption Catholic Church, Williamsport. Charles
was well known to the community of Williamsport; a member of Fraternal
Order of Police, Lodge No. 29. He was a supervisor for Cascade Township
and a member of the Trout Run Senior Citizens. His family remembers he
loved to laugh and joke around; his sense of humor brightened their lives.
He was an avid shooter and won many awards for shooting, and he loved to
hunt, be in the outdoors and teach his family how to do things his way.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Robert Michael Hakes;
a grandson, Jeffrey Hakes; a granddaughter, Jennifer Hakes; and a brother,
Thomas Hakes. He is survived by his beloved wife, Betty E. (Berninger)
Hakes; his six children, Charles (Lisa) Hakes of Towanda, James (Robin)
Hakes of Ohio, Jeffrey Hakes of Williamsport, Barbara Hakes of Cogan Station,
Roberta Hakes of Williamsport, Jody (Curtis) Hakes-Warnasch of Cogan Station;
13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; a sister, Charlotte (Hakes)
DiPalo of Montoursville; a brother, Bob Hakes of Gila Bend, Ariz. At the
request of the deceased, there will be no viewing or visitation. A memorial
service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of the
James C. Maneval Funeral Home, Ltd., "A Life Celebration Home," 500 W.
Fourth St., Williamsport. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting
memorial contributions may be made in Charles' name to the Susquehanna
Health Home Care and Hospice, 1100 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport, PA 17701-1995
with great appreciation of the wonderful care given to their beloved husband,
father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. A special thank
you to Betty Way, for her care and friendship.- Williamsport Sun Gazette,
September 7, 2010
HALE Lucinda Ames "Cindy" Hale, MS, RD, CDE
age 61, of Augusta, Maine, died Monday Sept. 6, 2010 at MaineGeneral
Medical Center (Thayer Campus) in Waterville. She had worked full time
up until the day of admission at her position with the Diabetes/Cardiac
Care and Prevention Project of Maine CDC in the Maine Department of Human
Services. Cindy was born into a farming family and lived first in Portland,
Conn., until the age of 8 and then in Rome, Pa., until graduation from
high school. She was an active 4-H member and was presented an "Outstanding
Girl" trophy by her county and later represented her state at the National
4-H Congress in Chicago in 1967. She attended Albright College in Reading
Pa., graduating in 1971. Her first positions were with Stauffer and Co.
in the Philadelphia and Boston areas as general manager of several company
cafeterias and restaurants. In 1980 she went into training at Hartford
Hospital in Connecticut to become a registered dietician. Her first position
in this capacity was at Waldo County Hospital in Belfast. She chose this
location to be close to a summer home on Southport Island which her family
has enjoyed for generations. In 1982, she accepted a position with the
Maine Diabetes Control Project, then under the sponsorship of Medical Care
Development of Augusta, and later incorporated into Maine Department of
Health Services. During her years there she obtained a master's degree
in adult education at the University of Southern Maine. While living in
Augusta, Cindy was very active in the South Parish Congregational Church,
serving as deacon and chair of that group, chair of the church council,
and as part of one pastoral search committee. Her greatest joy was that
of being a member of their well known church choir. She is survived by
her mother, Miriam V. Hale of Augusta, Maine; her father, Chester K. Hale
Sr. and his wife Muriel of Owl's Head, Maine; a sister, Deborah A. Barrett
of Rome, Pa.; two brothers, Chester K. Hale Jr. and his wife Sharon of
Warren Center, Pa. and Jeffrey D. Hale and his wife Nancy of Norwich, N.Y.;
also numerous nieces and nephews. There will be no public visitation. A
funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 10, at the South
Parish Congregational Church, Augusta, Maine. Burial will be in the Decker
Cemetery, Southport, Maine, at the convenience of the family. Those
wishing may make memorial contributions to the music ministry of South
Parish Congregational Church, 9 Church St., Augusta ME 04330 or the charity
of one's choice. Arrangements are in the care of Knowlton and Hewins
Funeral Home, One Church St., Augusta, Maine. - Towanda Daily Review, September
8, 2010
HAMMANN Anna Elizabeth
Corning, N.Y. — Anna Elizabeth Hager, 90, of Painted Post daughter
of Josephine Nierengarten and Joseph Hammann of Meisenthal France, born
on August 9, 1920, died September 9, 2010 at Founders Pavilion. Anna
graduated from the former St. Mary’s School in Corning. Anna and Harold
S.B. Hager were married August 6, 1939 at the Evangelical Church in Lock
Haven, PA. She is survived by her husband of 71 years, son, John
R. Hager of Painted Post and granddaughter, Colleen Elizabeth Hager of
Elmira, NY, cousin, Richard Hammann of Corning, cousin, Mary Hammann of
Painted Post, cousin, Mary Hanson of Coopers Plains, Mrs. Alice Pace of
Corning, and Mr. & Mrs. Carl Jack of Abilene, TX, Mrs. James Huff,
Mrs. Kay Whitney of Corning, James L. and Carol Huff of Caton, NY and Ms.
Linda Bennett of Carrolton, TX, Mrs. Betty Larcom of Wellsboro, PA.
She was predeceased by her parents and grandson, John R. Hager II.
She was employed by the former Corning Glass Works, managed the former
Tinytown Children’s Clothing Store, worked at the former Wilson’s Photo
Studio and West High School cafeteria. She assisted her husband in
the preparation of dinners for the former Corning Consistory and Northside
High School Alumni reunions. Anna was Royal Matron the former Mizpah Court
Order of Amaranth, Worthy Matron the former Corning-Painted Post Chapter
Eastern Star, member of Emmaus Shrine at Hornell. She received the
Honorary Order of Miriam: Meritorious Service Award from the White Shrine
of Jerusalem. She was elected Elder and Deacon for the Painted Post
Presbyterian Church. She loved her family, enjoyed her time at Keuka
Lake and traveling throughout the United States. The family requests donations
be made in Anna’s name to the charity of one’s choice. A celebration
of Anna’s life will be held on Thursday evening, September 16, 2010 at
7:00 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church, 201 Hamilton St., Painted Post, NY.
Acly-Stover Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. - Corning Leader,
September 11, 2010
HEISS Annelie Solomon
70, died Saturday, September 4, 2010. Daughter of Fredrich Heiss and
Teresa Buchner Heiss, she was born in Jachenau, Germany in 1927 and grew
up in the Bavarian Alps, where she became a talented ice skater and downhill
skier. She met her husband, Carl Solomon, in Garmisch, where he was stationed
at the close of World War II. They married and had their first child in
Germany. In 1947 they moved to the U.S. with their 6-month-old son, Larry,
and settled in South Williamsport. Annelie learned English and completed
beauty school. She worked for many years at the Lycoming Hotel Beauty Salon,
where she had beloved customers and friends. She was a member of Messiah
Lutheran Church and also attended the Evangelical Free Fellowship in her
later years. Annelie's home and family were her joy. Her older brother,
Hubert Heiss of Tegernsee, Germany, died
in 1991. She is survived
by her sister, Christa Preble of Lemoyne; her brother, Adolph Heiss of
Germany; her son, Larry Solomon; daughters Christa Bernan and Diana Solomon;
five grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren
and her four beloved cats. Her graveside memorial service will be at the
convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested
to the LAPS or the SPCA. Arrangements are entrusted to Sanders Mortuary.
- Williamsport Sun Gazette, September 8, 2010
HEWITT Anne F. Hewitt Davidson
54, of Milmont Park, a licensed practical nurse, died suddenly at her
home in Jersey Shore, Pa., on September 4, 2010. Born in Philadelphia,
she was a 1973 graduate of Archbishop Prendergast High School. She graduated
from Presbyterian School of Nursing 1979. Anne was previously employed
by Taylor Hospital, Delchesco Urology Associates, Harlee Manor Nursing
Home, Vitas Hospice Services and Elwyn. In her youth, she marched with
the Collingdale High Steppers and was a member of the Girl Scouts of Delaware
County. She continued as an assistant troop leader for the Drexel Hill
based Troop #419. Anne volunteered to help collect and distribute foods
and clothing for area families in need. She was an annual contributor to
the Breast Cancer 3-Day, the National MS Society walks, city-to-shore rides,
the ASPCA and the Humane Society. Devoted to her family and friends, she
was known as a warm and generous person who would help anyone in need.
Anne was the mother of the late Baby Davidson and daughter of the late
John and Rosemary McGonigal Hewitt. She was the sister of the late John
Hewitt and Catherine M. Philpott. She was also predeceased by her sister-in-law
Sandra Springer. She is survived by her husband, Joseph L. Davidson;
step-sons, Joseph (Helen), Benjamin (Jennifer) and Nicholas (Lisa) Davidson;
sisters, Rosemary (Kevin) Reger, Winifred (Richard) Daciw and Peg Hewitt
D'Angelo; mother-in-law, Joy Springer; sister-in-law, Vicky Kaminski; brothers-in-law,
Myron Philpott, Harry (Joanne) Springer and Scott (Tina) Springer. She
is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Friday at the White-Luttrell Funeral Home,
311 N. Swarthmore Ave., Ridley Park, Pa. Visitation will be after 6 p.m.
at the funeral home. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, contributions
may be made to The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, 125 S. Ninth St.,
Suite 202, Philadelphia, PA 19107 or Delaware County SPCA, 555 Sandy Bank
Road, Media, PA 19063. - Williamsport Sun Gazette, September 9, 2010
HOAGLAND Patricia Ann "Patty" Hoagland
49, of Towanda, Pa., died
on Thursday, September 2, 2010.
She was born August 23, 1961 in Towanda, the daughter of Catherine (Bryan)
Hoagland and the late Eugene F. Hoagland. Patricia was a loving daughter,
sister and aunt. She had many friends and a heart of gold. She was preceded
in death by her father, Eugene in 2002. She is survived by her mother,
Catherine Hoagland of Towanda; brother, Mark Hoagland of Towanda; sisters
and brothers-in-law, Dianne and Kevin Ward of Monroeton, Mary and Stuart
DeAlba of Schwenksville, Pa.; two nieces, Hannah Hoagland and Paige DeAlba;
two nephews, Michael Terry and Nick DeAlba. A private service will
be held at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home,
217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
may be directed to the Bradford County Humane Society, P.O. Box 179, Ulster,
PA 18850 in Patricia Ann Hoagland's memory. - Towanda Daily Review, September
6, 2010
HOCKER Bonnie Arlene Niemiec
69, of 334 Shed Road, Jersey Shore, died Wednesday evening, Sept. 8,
2010 in the Jersey Shore Hospital Emergency Room. Born Oct. 1, 1940, in
Jersey Mills, Pa., she was the daughter of Guy L. Hocker and the former
Ila R. Rainey. Bonnie is survived by her loving husband Charles E. Niemiec,
they were united in marriage April 21, 1978 in the Saint James Lutheran
Church in Rauchtown. Bonnie loved her family and being a homemaker. She
enjoyed keeping score for her daughter's softball games and attending her
son's baseball games. Her greatest love was attending family reunions and
family parties. She had attended the Lighthouse Wesleyan Church. Bonnie
also loved going to the beach. Also surviving are two daughters, Marie
E. (Matt) Needham, of Harrisburg and Sue E. (Rich) Severino, of Rauchtown;
one sonSam Lehman, of Jersey Shore. Her beloved grandchildren Samantha,
Sophie, Eric, Journey, Elizabeth and Trent. Several nieces and nephews
and several brothers and sisters-in-law. Funeral services will be Monday,
Sept. 13, 2010, at 11 a.m. in the Frederick B. Welker Funeral Home, 125
N. Main St., Jersey Shore. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday evening,
Sept. 12th in the funeral home. Burial will be in the Mount Zion Cemetery
at Carroll, Pa. The Rev. Kenneth L. Lynn will officiate.- Williamsport
Sun Gazette, September 20, 2010
HOIAAS Karen
Syracuse, N.Y. — Karen Hoiaas, formerly of Bath, and Weedsport, NY,
died, Tuesday, August 31, 2010 in Syracuse, NY. Karen was the daughter
of the late Gudmund and Edythe (Schwartz) Hoiaas of Bath. Private Burial
was held Tuesday, September 7, 2010 in Pleasant Valley Cemetery.
Arrangements by Bond-Davis Funeral Home of Bath. - Corning Leader, September
8, 2010
KENNEDY Evelyn M. Gee
of 222 Bunker Hill Road, Antes Fort, died Tuesday, September 7, 2010,
in the Manor Care Health Center in Jersey Shore. Born May 4, 1926, in Swissdale,
Pa. She was the daughter of Louis A. Kennedy and the former Tessie M. Fry.
For many years she was a member of the Antes Fort United Methodist Church.
Evelyn is survived by her husband, Harold L. Gee. They were united in marriage
on August 5, 1954. Evelyn was a very hard worker. She took pride in caring
for her children and her home. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed canning.
Also surviving is five sons, John Marshall of Antes Fort, Robert (Judi)
Marshall of Conn., Harold B. Gee of Antes Fort, Ronald (Wendy) Gee of Antes
Fort and Charles (Patty) Gee of Conn.; two daughters, Linda (Ken) Lainson
of Canada and Connie (Bob) Hill of Antes Fort; two sisters, Hazel Bower
and Dorothy Getgen of Antes Fort; and her sister-in-law, Marjorie Kennedy
of Antes Fort. Also several grand and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her first husband, John D. Marshall; a
son, Richard W. Marshall (killed in action in Vietnam); her mother and
father; two brothers, Raymond and Clifford Kennedy; and two sisters, Goldie
Sprague and Helen Camp. Funeral services will be Friday, September 10,
2010, at 10 a.m. in the Frederick B. Welker Funeral Home, 125 N. Main St.,
Jersey Shore. Friends may call from 9 a.m. Friday until time of services
in the funeral home. Burial will be in the Jersey Shore Cemetery. Rev.
Richard Jones will officiate.- Williamsport Sun Gazette, September 9, 2010
KING Philip Morgan
Age 90 of 5731, CR 11, Alpine, NY, formerly of Trumansburg and Candor,
NY and Fort Myers, FL, died
on September 3, 2010. He was born October
13, 1919 the son of Tertullus and Carrie (Mitchell) King. He was predeceased
by sisters: Helen MacQueen and Mary Crooker, Brothers; Robert, John &
Richard King, former wife Ruth (Bartlett) King, daughter Delores (Hendrickson)
King, grandson Sean King, and daughter-in-law Francia King. His survivor's
including: Harriet J. Bailey, companion of 32 years and families Candis
Bailey (Eric Bean) & family, Winona (Alan) Fisher & family, N.
Roy (Jeanine) Bailey & family, R. Dana Bailey (Taina Nilson) &
family, Harris (Elaine) Bailey and Phil's children David (Diane) King &
family, Thomas (Nancy) King & family, Alice (Daniel) Broadway &
family, and Philis King. Phil enjoyed his many years relaxing at both Cayuga
and Seneca Lakes. His favorite saying was "The Lake is like a mirror".
Phil will be greatly missed by many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren,
and great great grandchildren and friends. A celebration of Phil's life
will be held at a later date. Arrangements under the care of Vedder and
Scott Funeral Home, Montour Falls, NY.- Elmira Star Gazette, September
9, 2010
KITNER Robert J. (Skippy) Kitner Sr.
66, a resident of Montgomery, Pa., died
on Thursday, September
9, 2010, in the Gatehouse at Williamsport.
Born in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pa., on Wednesday, September
29, 1943, he was the son of the late Merle and Josephine (Shutt) Kitner.
Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Agnes "Augie" (James) Kitner on
January 7, 2001. He was a 1961 graduate of Montgomery High School and honorably
served with the U.S. Army in Alaska for four years. Skippy was a member
and past commander of Bower-Decker American Legion Post 251 at Montgomery
and the Edward J. Smith V.F.W. Post 3428 at Muncy. He is survived
by one son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Carla Kitner, Allenwood, Pa.;
one daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Jack Dudek, Montgomery, Pa.; two
grandchildren, Lacey Kitner; Scott Kitner; three sisters and two-brothers-in-law,
Mary and Smokey Stover, Loganton, Pa.; Emmie Spicher, Duncannon, Pa.; Ann
and Woody Hay, Carlisle, Pa.; one brother, Foster Kitner, Beech Creek,
Pa. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to
his wife, he was preceded in death by his infant son, Robert J. Kitner,
Jr., in 1974 and his brother, Merle Kitner. Friends may call from 6 to
8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 14, 2010, at the Galen R. Betzer Funeral Service,
108 North Main Street, Muncy, Pa. A graveside committal service will be
conducted in the Green Lawn Memorial Park at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September
16, 2010 with Rev. Henry E. Gable officiating. Graveside military honors
will be accorded by the joint veterans organizations.- Williamsport Sun
Gazette, September 11, 2010
KITTLE Edwin H
Bath, N.Y. — Edwin H. Kittle, 89, of 9 Hickory Street, Bath, NY, died
Tuesday, September 7, 2010. Edwin was born July 10, 1921 in Kingston, NY.
He was preceded in death by his wife Grace S. Kittle in 2001. He is survived
by his two children, Deborah of Charlotte, North Carolina and Robert of
Bath, New York. He was a wonderful husband, father, and friend to many.
His wish was to be remembered without ceremony by those who knew and loved
him in whatever way they may find comfort. Arrangements are by Bond-Davis
Funeral Home of Bath. - Corning Leader, September 10, 2010
KLOBE Tammy L. Klobe-Long-Tolbert
47, of 24 Dinadan Drive, Mill Hall, died
on Sept.
6, 2010 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport. She lost her battle to end-stage
liver disease before receiving a liver transplant. She was born Aug.
1, 1963 in Lock Haven, the daughter of Judith Beach and Paul W. Klobe.
She married Michael C. Tolbert of Lock Haven on Dec. 31, 1986. Tammy was
a 1982 graduate of Lock Haven High School. She worked as a CNA for over
20 years. She received her license from ManorCare in Jersey Shore in 1990.
She worked at Extended Care at Lock Haven Hospital, Oakridge Personal Care
Home, as private duty nurse for Peter Griffin and retired from Heartland
Personal Care Home in Woolrich. Tammy enjoyed caring for the sick and the
elderly, arts and crafts and cooking. Her greatest love of her life was
her family, children and grandchildren. Tammy is survived by her
mother Judith Beach; husband Michael Tolbert; three sons, Jason (April)
Long of Lock Haven, Steven (Venessa) Long of Williamsport and Shon Michael
Tolbert of Lock Haven; four grandchildren including 4-year-old triplets
Hayden, Kenetcha and Brody Long, and Arianna Mann; one sister Linda (George)
Whaley of Williamsport; a brother, Harold Long of Mill Hall; several aunts,
uncles, nieces and nephews. Tammy was preceded in death by her father,
Paul Klobe; grandparents Harold and Kenetcha Beach and John and Irene Long,
and one grandson Dominic Steven Long. A memorial service will be held Thursday,
Sept. 9, 2010, at 5 p.m. at the Mill Hall United Methodist Church, 212
Danis St., Mill Hall, with final resting place at Highland Cemetery. The
Rev. Valerie M. Delooze will officiate. In lieu of flowers, all monetary
contributions can be made to the Donald G. Walker Funeral Home, Flemington.
The Donald C. Walker Funeral Home, Flemington, is in charge of arrangements.
- Williamsport Sun Gazette, September 20, 2010
LANDIS Joyce E. Herr
58, of Lititz, left this world to spend eternity with her Creator God
on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, after a courageous five-year battle with cancer.
She was lovingly cared for at home by family and friends during the last
few weeks of her life. Joyce is survived by her husband, Dr. Dwight A.
Herr of Lititz. They were happily married for 37 years, and have two wonderful
daughters, Angela, wife of Ed Murphy of Lititz with their two children,
Noelle and Eliza and Pamela, wife of Joey Rogers of Richmond, Va. with
their son, Josiah. Joyce is also survived by her parents, J. Dale and Erma
Landis of Lititz, as well as four sisters and one brother, Jean Yordy of
Michigan, Josie Swartzentruber of Ohio, Jackie Sands of Washington, Janice
Martin of Womelsdorf, and J. Dale Landis, Jr. of Mountville. After growing
up on a farm across from Landis Homes, Joyce lived most of her married
life in Muncy and later, in Wellsboro, before God finally called Joyce
and Dwight into full-time mission work. They served with SEND, International
in Central Siberia, where they helped to plant a church for Russians and
Buryats. Their time there was cut short by Joyce's cancer and for the past
five years they have lived in Lititz and attended Calvary Church. Joyce
will be remembered for her bubbly, friendly nature. Her laughter and infectious
optimism warmed the hearts of those who knew her. Joyce's hospitality and
acceptance of others were a reflection of God's love and grace. Joyce adored
her three grandchildren. She loved sharing life and Jesus with others,
especially children and youth. She also enjoyed planting and nurturing
her flowers, and sharing them with others. God richly blessed Joyce's family
with her life. Because of Joyce's faithfulness and dependence on her Lord
and Savior, Jesus Christ, we believe God is smiling at her now, saying,
"Well done, my good and faithful servant." Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend Joyce's Celebration of Life Funeral Service on Saturday,
Sept. 11, at Calvary Church, 1051 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster, at 1:30
p.m. with the Rev. Gordon Gregory officiating. Viewings will be held Friday
evening, Sept. 10, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral
Home and Crematory, 3110 Lititz Park, Lititz, and again from noon to 1:30
p.m. at the church on Saturday. Interment will be in the Millport Mennonite
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to "SEND, International,"
P.O. Box 513, Farmington, Mich. 48332, with a note directing the gift to
Salvation Church in Ulan Ude, Siberia.- Wellsboro Gazette, September 8,
2010
LANE Joseph James Lane Sr.
age 61, of Dushore, Pa., died
on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010 with
his loving companion Mary Saxer at his side. Joe was born in Towanda on
Feb. 27, 1949 a son of the late James Joseph Lane Jr. and June Huddleson
Lane. He graduated from the Sullivan County High School a member of the
class of 1968. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War from 1969
until 1973. Returning from the service he began working for J&L
Wirerope in Muncy, Pa. and later for Herman Rynveld's Son Corp. in New
Albany and for the past 22 years for Miller's Hardware in Dushore, Pa.
Joe was a member of St. Basil's Church, Dushore, Pa. and a member of McDermott
Post No. 452 American Legion, Mildred, Pa. He enjoyed woodworking and building
furniture and cabinets. Surviving is his companion of 22 years Mary Saxer,
at home; son: Joseph J. Lane Jr. of Port Richie, Fla.; daughter: Crystal
Lane of Port Richie, Fla.; two step-sons: John Saxer of Mehoopany, Pa.,
Raymond Saxer of Dushore, Pa.; step-daughter: Heidi (James) McCarty of
Mehoopany, Pa.; three brothers: Dennis Lane of Muncy, Pa., J. Russell Lane
of Dushore, Pa., John Lane of Dushore, Pa.; four sisters: Barbara (Thomas)
Patt of Warrensville, Pa., Janice Wilcox of Dushore, Pa., Katrina (Roger)
Hope of Dushore, Pa., Lisa (Bob) Frank of Dushore, Pa.; and several aunts
and uncles, numerous nieces and nephews and cousins. He was predeceased
by a brother, David Lane. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday,
Sept. 8, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water
St., Dushore, Pa., with the Rev. Joseph R. Hornick, his pastor, presiding.
Family and friends may call on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until the time
of the service. The family will provide the flowers and request that
memorial contributions be sent to the Sullivan County Chapter Unit of American
Cancer Society American Cancer Society American Cancer Society American
Cancer Society , 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701. - Towanda Daily
Review, September 7, 2010
LAYSER Leslie "Les" Layser, 60, of Canton, died
on September
8, 2010 as the result of an automobile accident. An easy going fun loving
man, Les will be dearly missed by all that knew him. In addition to his
family, he is survived by his loving companion, Teresa Pepper of Canton.
Services will be private. The Pepper Funeral Home in Canton is in care
of arrangements.- Williamsport Sun Gazette, September 11, 2010
LOTT Mr. David A. Lott
54, of 1821 Metzger Ave., Cogan Station, died Friday, September 3,
2010. David was an active member of the First Southern Baptist Church at
Williamsport. He was the church treasurer. He was also a trustee and deacon
of the church. David was active with the Southern Baptist Disaster Relief
program, and was the chairman of the advisory board of the early children's
learning center program at the church. Mr. Lott was very active with
Lycoming County Special Olympics. He was the webmaster for the organization
and was also a coach for bowling, golf, cross country skiing and soccer
for Special Olympics. He was the long time treasurer of the Consolidated
Sportsmen of Lycoming County. David enjoyed bowling in the Men's
Christian Bowling League and playing golf in the Anchor Darling Valve golf
league. He was an avid gun collector. David had been a bookkeeper at Trimtex
at Williamsport. He had also taught internet technology at Pennsylvania
College of Technology. He had also previously been employed as a manager
at the River Avenue Weis Markets, Williamsport, Brodart, and the James
V. Brown Library of Williamsport. David was a graduate of the Williamsport
Area High School, class of 1974. He attended and was awarded a bachelor's
degree from Lycoming College, Williamsport and had been enrolled in Bloomsburg
University and Penn State University in a master's degree program.
Born March 19, 1956, at Williamsport, he was the son of the late Charles
L. and Mildred E. Kimble Lott. David's only survivors are his cousins.
In addition to his late parents, he was also preceded in death by his infant
twin brother, Donald Russell Lott and his aunts and uncles. Memorial services
will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, September 9, 2010, at the First Southern
Baptist Church, corners of Poco Farm Road and Kimble Hill Road, Williamsport.
His pastor, Rev. Kenton L. Hunt, will officiate. A gathering time for family
and friends will take place at the church at 6 p.m. Thursday evening, September
9, 2010. Inurnment will be at 10 a.m. Friday, September 10, 2010,
at East Wildwood Cemetery Williamsport. The family respectfully declines
to receive floral tributes and respectfully suggests that contributions
in memory of Mr. David A. Lott may be made, if so desired, to Southern
Baptist Church Disaster Relief Program, c/o First Southern Baptist Church,
89 Kimble Hill Road, Williamsport, PA 17701 or to Lycoming County Special
Olympics, c/o Anne Pratt, Treasurer, 2135 Reeder Road, Montoursville, PA
17754 or to the National Foundation of Transplants, for the benefit of
Diana Matlosz (on the memo line of your check), P.O. Box 185, Montoursville,
PA 17754. Arrangements are under the direction of the Charles M.
Noll Funeral Home, 1 E. Central Ave., South Williamsport. - Williamsport
Sun Gazette, September 6, 2010
LOWERY Helen Lowery Campbell
Penfield: September 6, 2010. Predeceased by her sisters, Teresa Mallette,
Alice Erway; brothers-in-law, Karl Stricker, John Kiff. Helen is survived
by her devoted husband of 51 years, Carlton "Carl"; children, Charles "Chas"
(Kris), Daniel (Tracy Williams) and Cynthia Campbell; grandchildren, Cassandra
and Troy Campbell, Elizabeth Clark, Candice Campbell; sisters, Maria Stricker,
Doris Kiff, Carol (Richard) Wade; brother, William Michael (Kathy Wipfler)
Lowery; brothers-in-law, Allan Mallette, Harry Erway; three generations
of nieces and nephews; and 20 foster children. No prior calling. Friends
are invited to Helen's Memorial Service Saturday 2 PM at Jennings, Nulton
& Mattle Funeral Home, 1704 Penfield Road. Those wishing may contribute
to the Shrine Children's Hospital through the Shrine Temple, 979 Bay Road,
Webster, 14580 in Helen's memory. - Elmira Star Gazette, September 9, 2010
MILLER Izetta Beryl Blesh
98, of 2872 Farrandsville Road, Farrandsville, died Monday, Sept. 6,
2010, at the Jersey Shore Hospital. Born August 19, 1912, in Tyrone,
she was a daughter of the late Harry S. and Levina Mae Miller. On October
19, 1929, she married J. Nevin Blesh, who preceded her in death on March
6, 1973, after 43 years of marriage. Beryl began operations at the
Farrandsville Post Office in 1946 and served as Postmaster there for 44
years, retiring August 3, 1990. Prior to that she worked at Piper Aircraft
in Lock Haven, the former Bloomsburg Mills Lock Haven plant and the former
General Armature plant in Lock Haven. She was a member of Covenant
United Methodist Church, Lock Haven, for over 70 years. She was also a
member of the Postmaster's Association and the Woman's Auxiliary of Railroad
Workers. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, John N. Jr.
and Ginger Blesh of Dunnstown and H. Joel and Kathy Blesh of Farrandsville;
two daughters and one son-in-law, Phyllis J. Grenoble of Jersey Shore and
Donna and Edward Paloskey of North Bend; one sister, Larue Glenn of Jersey
Shore; 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great- grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by three brothers,
Ray, Walter and Harold Miller; five sisters, Lucille Nestlerode, Virginia
Morgan, Regina Hager, Jane Hunter and Thelma Miller; and one son-in-law,
Doyle E. Grenoble II. Friends will be received Thursday, Sept. 9,
from 6 to 8 p.m. at Covenant United Methodist Church, 44 West Main St.,
Lock Haven, and again on Friday from 10 to 11 a.m., where the funeral will
be held at 11 a.m. Officiating will be her pastor, Rev. Dr. Jonathan West.
Burial will follow in Swissdale Cemetery, Lock Haven. The family welcomes
flowers; however, if desired, memorial contributions may be made to Covenant
United Methodist Church, 44 W. Main St., Lock Haven, PA 17745.- Williamsport
Sun Gazette, September 8, 2010
MILLER Robert J.
78, of Pine City, NY, died
Monday, September 6, 2010, after
a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his sister, Ruth (Bob)
Lambert, of Horseheads, NY; sister-in-law and companion, Lorraine Miller
of Pine City, NY; three daughters, Debbie, Marge, and Cathy Miller of Boise,
Idaho; nine grandchildren, Brittani, Brandon, Alisha, Brad, Tyson, Abree,
Michael, Makenzie and Kaitlyn; an aunt, Betty Freeman; and numerous nieces,
nephews and cousins. Bob was born in Centerville, PA in 1932 to Marie and
Roy E. Miller. He served as an Airman, Second Class in the United States
Air Force, honorably discharged in 1955. He was a truck driver for Willy
Shaw Trucking out of Boise. A loving father and grandfather, he enjoyed
camping, fishing, and spending time with his favorite dog, Angel. Bob had
a lifelong love of country music, playing lead guitar for numerous groups
throughout the U.S. He was predeceased by four brothers, Melvin, Jack,
Roy and Vernie; and one sister, Jane; and nephew, Richard. A memorial service
will be held on Sunday, September 12, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Olthof Funeral
Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira/Southport, NY. Per Bob's request,
there will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make
contributions in Bob's name to the American Cancer Society American Cancer
Society American Cancer Society American Cancer Society or the Chemung
County SPCA.- Elmira Star Gazette, September 10, 2010
MURPHY Harriet Wilma Murphy Turner Lewis
91, of 10218 Wallis Run Road, Trout Run went to be with her Lord at
her home. She was born in Cascade Twp., the daughter of Charles N. and
Jennie Weisel Murphy. Harriet was the wife of the later Ernest A. Turner,
the father of her three daughters and the late John F. Lewis. She was a
lifelong member of Wallis Run United Methodist Church, served on the election
board for 50 years, lifetime member of Plunketts Creek Twp Fire Dept. Auxiliary,
lifetime member of T.O.P.S and a member of the Trout Run Senior Citizens.
Harriet retired from the Williamsport Hospital Obstetrics/Nursery Department
in 1982. She enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, crocheting and her
family. Harriet is survived by her daughters, Sharon L. (George)
Chapman, Marlene J. (James) Brown and Ernestine "Tina" F. (Frank) Tallman;
eight grandchildren, Anita Norton, Christina Bolinger, Kimberly Meeks,
Amy Brown, Brenda Hall, Caron Rovenolt, Jennifer Dawes and Jerri Rook;
eleven great-grandchildren and a great-great grandchild. Besides her husbands,
she is preceded in death by her brother, Ralph N. and sister, Ruth. The
funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at Wallis
Run United Methodist Church, 9915 Wallis Run Road, Trout Run, with Pastor
Marie E. Lewis officiating. Interment will follow in Twin Hills Memorial
Park. Friends may call at Spitler Funeral Home, 733 Broad Street, Montoursville
from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday evening. Contributions may be made to either Wallis
Run United Methodist Church or to Susquehanna Regional Home Health &
Hospice, c/o Providence Health System Foundation, 1100 Grampian Blvd.,
Williamsport, PA 17701. - Williamsport Sun Gazette, September 11, 2010
NORTHROP Shirley M
Blessing, Texas — Shirley M. Geer, 83, of Blessing, Texas, died
peacefully September 3rd, 2010 at home surrounded by loving family. She
was born October 23, 1926 in Prattsburg, NY, the daughter of the late Clifton
and Helen Northrop. She was the oldest of 6 siblings. On March 6th, 1955,
she married Carlton Geer. She lived most of her life in the Naples, NY
area. She worked at Widmer Wine Cellers, retiring after 40 years of service.
She relocated to Blessing, Texas and worked for many years at Tony’s Country
Kitchen, where she served up not only good food, but sincere friendship
to anyone who wanted it. Shirley is remembered as a baker of fine cakes,
pies and cookies. She was always baking a sweet treat to support a community
raffle, cheer up an ailing friend, or to share with her family, friends
and neighbors. She loved Alan Jackson and country music, Jeff
Gordon and Nascar, Tiger Woods, The Atlanta Braves and the Houston
Rockets. She is survived by her daughters and son-in-laws, Donna &
Russell Bloom of Blessing; Colleen & Steve Labar of Blessing, Dawn
& Dean Hare of Windsor, Vt; grandchildren, Russell & Penny Bloom,
Tina Bloom, Kathy Bloom, Carlette Thibeault, Bryan and Neil Hare; great
grandchildren Patricia Wheaton, Ashley Lee, Justin and Jason Bloom; great,
great grandson Hunter Lee; sister, Eunice Stopka, plus many nieces, nephews
and very special friends. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband,
Carlton; and all but one of her siblings. A Memorial Service will be held
on September 18th, 4pm at Hawley Cemetery, Blessing, Tx. There will be
separate Memorial Service held in Naples, NY at a later date. In lieu of
flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the National Kidney
Foundation in her memory. - Corning Leader, September 8, 2010
O'BRIEN Brian B
New Smyrna Beach, Fla. — Brian B. O’Brien formally of Cameron, NY paced
away peacefully on Sunday August 29, 2010 He was born in Buffalo,
NY on April 1, 1933. Brian served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict
and retired as a carpenter foreman. He was a member of the Carpenters Union
Local 700, Steuben Lodge #112 F&AM Savona, Scottish Rite Consistory
of Rochester and American Legion Post 17 New Smyrna Beach, FL. He
leaves to cherish his memory his wife Dorothy, children Tim O’Brien, James
O’Brien, Michael and Nadja O’Brien, Cindy and Lester York, Coleene and
Ray Bettinger, Nanette and Noland Davis, Kevin O’Brien, Christopher and
Dottie Trail, Erin and Valerie O’Brien, Valerie and Jess Flint, David and
Kim O’Brien, sisters Ann Fernandez, Nan and Jack Logan, 29 grandchildren
and 18 great grandchildren. There will be a memorial service at the
Larger Parish Church of Canaseraga on Friday September 10 at 11am. Interment
will be at the Town Line Cemetery, Cameron Mills, New York. - Corning Leader,
September 8, 2010
PENSINGER Robert A.
Age 84, formerly of Epworth Circle, Elmira, died
, Sunday, September
5, 2010 at Bethany Manor. Robert was retired from the Elmira Correctional
Facility. He is survived by several cousins. At his request there will
be no services. Robert's cremains will be interred in Dillsburg PA at the
convenience of the family. Arrangements by McInerny Funeral Home.- Elmira
Star Gazette, September 6, 2010
PRINGLE Kirk
Corning, N.Y. — Kirk Pringle, 44, of East First St., Corning died Wednesday,
September 8, 2010 at Corning Hospital. He was born October 23, 1965 in
Macon, GA the son of Dennis and Linda (Miner) Pringle. Kirk married
Dawn Seaburn Pringle on May 7, 1988 in DuBois, PA. He was a graduate of
DuBois PA High School. Kirk was a self Employed Contractor. He previously
worked for Doane Builders of Elmira, NY for over 10 years. He loved his
two sons and spending time with them. He also enjoyed taking long
walks with his dog, Zoe. He is survived by his loving wife, Dawn Pringle
of Corning; sons, Jacob and Ryan Pringle of Corning; Mother, Linda Johns
of Forsyth, GA; brothers, Ronald (Donna) Pringle of Forsyth, GA and David
(Susan) Pringle of DuBois, PA. The family will receive friends on Saturday,
September 11, 2010 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Acly-Stover Funeral Home, Corning.
Funeral Services will follow calling hours at 12:00 p.m. with Rev. Mark
Houseknet Officiat-ing. Burial will be held at the convenience of
the family. - Corning Leader, September 10, 2010
ROBERTS Donald C. Jr.
Age 44, of Burdett, NY, died
on Saturday, September 4, 2010.
He is survived by his wife Christine Jensen-Roberts; son, Donald C. Roberts
III; parents, Donald and Marie Roberts of Watkins Glen and Binghamton;
brother, MMC (SW) Frank O. Roberts (Jackie) of Tenn.; sister, Katherine
(Mike) Buffaline of Troy, NY; mother-in-law, Jo-Ann Jensen of Binghamton;
sister-in-law, Cathleen (Matthew) Carroll of Iowa; brothers-in-law, Stephen
(Helga) Jensen of Binghamton, Matthew (Leslie) Jensen of Binghamton; nieces
and nephews, Jesse, Dani, Dominick, Christina, Roberto, Graciela, Makenna,
Jordyn, Haley, Emmet, and Elliot. Don was predeceased by 2 sisters, Michelle
Roberts and Dawn Jake. Don was the owner and operator of the Glen Harbor
Marina in Watkins Glen. He was also a board member of the Odessa-Montour
Central School District; member of the Seneca Power Boat Assoc; and past
president of the Horseheads Snowmobile Club. Don's love was expressed in
his passions, including his love of family, boating, Seneca Lake, his dogs
(Max and Isis) and the outdoors. The family will receive friends and relatives
at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Saturday
from 2-6pm. A funeral service will be held at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral
Home on Sunday at 2:00pm; burial will be at the Brackney Cemetery, Brackney,
PA on Monday at 10:00am.- Elmira Star Gazette, September 7, 2010
ROBINSON-HURLBUT Michelle L.
Longtime resident of Horseheads died
on Tuesday morning, September
7, 2010, in Syracuse, NY after a long and courageous battle with cancer
at the age of 34. Michelle was born January 1, 1976, the daughter of Ronald
and Barbara Mix Robinson. Michelle graduated from Horseheads High School
in 1994 and worked as a Dental receptionist. She is survived by her husband,
Christopher Hurlbut of Watertown, NY; her children, Zachary Fesetch, Brianna
Bailey, C.J. Hurlbut and Aaron Hurlbut, mother, Barbara Fairchild; father,
Ronald Robinson; brother, Ron Robinson and several aunts, uncles, nieces,
nephews and cousins. It was Michelle's wishes that her services be held
privately for her family. A celebration of Michelle's life will be held
on Saturday, October 2, 2010 at the Southport Correctional Training Activity
Center. In lieu of flowers see http://www.facebook.com/michellesfight in
Michelle's memory. Arrangements by Sullivan's Funeral Home, Horseheads,
NY.- Elmira Star Gazette, September 9, 2010
ROLLEY Sydney Rolley
75, of Williamsport died Thursday September 9, 2010 at home. He was
born in Phillipsburg, Pa. on July 20, 1935, the son of Ernest F. and Kathryn
Hope Nichol Rolley. Sydney is a member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish,
Annunciation Church. He is a Korean War Veteran of the U.S. Army. Sydney
was a good brother and uncle. He is survived by sisters, Doris Entz,
Eileen Greenaway, Annabelle Covert, Shirley Frelin and brother Dennis Rolley
all of Williamsport. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Sydney
was preceded in death by brothers Donald and Abner Rolley and sister Evelyn
Reily. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday morning
at 10 am in Annunciation Church 702 West Fourth St. Williamsport. The Rev.
Shane Kirby will officiate. There will be no visitation and burial will
be in Wildwood Cemetery The family will provide the flowers and Crouse
Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.- Williamsport Sun Gazette, September
11, 2010
ROSBACH Susan M. Bedford
67, of Elkland Township, Forksville, Pa., died
on Thursday,
Sept. 10, 2010, at Dar-Way Elder Care in Forksville, Pa. She was born on
Jan. 3, 1943, in New Albany, Pa., a daughter of the late Rex and Thelma
Hopkins Rosbach. On Nov. 28, 1964, Susan married Boyd Bedford in Forksville,
Pa. She enjoyed selling Avon, and found great pleasure time spent with
her family and friends. She enjoyed riding in her husband's truck as he
traveled over the road. She leaves surviving her husband of 45 years:
Boyd Bedford, at home; four sons: Kevin Bedford, of Forksville, Pa., Lorin
(Kim) Bedford, of Towanda, Pa., Stethan Bedford, of Danville, Pa., Aaron
Bedford, of Forksville, Pa.; by three brothers: Lou Rosbach, of Williamsport,
Pa., Dean Rosbach, of Hillsgrove, Pa., Leon Rosbach, of Forksville, Pa.;
by her 10 grandchildren: Braden, Makayla, Meggy, Whitney, McKenzie, Nicholas,
Duncan, Aaron, Alaina and Amria; and by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers: Rex
Rosbach, and Leonard Roshbach. Friends and family are invited to call from
5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010 at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral
Home, 119 Carpenter Street Dushore, Pa., and at 10 a.m. on Monday, Sept.
13, 2010 until the time of funeral service. Funeral services will be held
at 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 13, 2010, at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral
Home with the Rev. David Hart, pastor officiating. Interment will follow
in Bethel Cemetery. - Towanda Daily Review, September 11, 2010
ROUSE Martha
Danville, Pa. — Martha Sutley, 61, of 865 French Hill Road, Middlebury
Center, died Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010 at Geisinger Medical Center. Survivors
include her husband, Howard; daughters Marianna Sutley, of Elkland; Lori
Kizer, of Elkland. Calling hours are 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Kenyon Funeral
Home, 214 Main St., Elkland. Services will be held at the convenience of
the family. - Corning Leader, September 6, 2010
SACK Abrianna Michelle (Abby)
Corning, N.Y. — Abrianna [Abby] Michelle Sack - Left us unexpectedly
on September 5, 2010 to dance with the angels in Heaven. Abby was born
on March 16, 2000. She has been the sunshine in our lives and the butterflies
in our hearts. She attended Hammondsport and Prattsburgh Central
Schools and loved to meet new teachers and friends. She always had a hug
for everyone. Abby was a Jr. Auxiliary Legion and was looking forward to
attending dance classes this fall, hoping to become the next “Annie” on
Broadway. Predeceased by Grandpa Leanord French on 7/20/10, Abby will now
be keeping Grandpa busy in heaven. She is survived by parents Stacia and
Terry Dalaba of Hammondsport, and parents Salvatore and Gabriella Sack
of Penfield. Brother Tyler Gaige Dalaba and sister Kelsey (Sissy) Sack.
Grandparents Deb and Lew Hall, Donna Brown French, Terry Dalaba Sr; Salvatore
Sack Sr., Richard and Carol Trippe, and Carmen and Veronica Posella, as
well as several aunts, uncles and cousins. There will be a private family
viewing at 2 pm on Wednesday September 8th at LaMarche Funeral Home. Calling
Hours will take place from 6-9 in the evening. A service in Abby’s
honor will be held Thursday September 9th at 11am, at St. Gabriel’s Church
followed by committal service at Pleasant Valley Cemetery. A luncheon will
follow at the Hammondsport American Legion. In lieu of flowers contributions
may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation, 1650 South Ave. #300, Rochester,
NY 14620-3926. - Corning Leader, September 7, 2010
SHAFFER Henry
Formerly of Elmira, residing in Tampa, FL died
unexpectedly
Saturday, September 4, 2010 as the result of a train accident at the age
of 46. Born on August 30, 1964 in Elmira son of John Sr. & Helen Bush
Shaffer. In addition to his parents, Henry is survived by his daughters,
Riley & Kayla Renfro, Tampa, FL; siblings, Pat Shaffer, Avoca; John
Shaffer Jr. Elmira; Diane (Greg) Dunn, Elmira; William Shaffer, Tampa,
FL; Philip, Gerald, Dawn , Matthew and Hope Shaffer all of Elmira; many
aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Henry was an Electrician by
trade. He was an avid supporter of Tanglewood Nature Center and was instrumental
in the development of hiking trails. He enjoyed social events with his
friends and cherished the relationship he shared with his daughters. Family
and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126
Broadway, Southport, on Saturday, September 11, 2010 between the hours
of 1-4 p.m. A Memorial Service will follow the visitation at 4:15 p.m.
Memorial donations may be directed to Tanglewood Nature Center, 443 Coleman
Ave. Elmira, NY 14903 in Henry's memory.- Elmira Star Gazette, September
10, 2010
SMITH Margaret Baier
known affectionately as "Gram" or "Great Goose," 97, peacefully died
at her home on September 6, 2010. Born January 30, 1913, in Renovo,
Pa., the daughter of the late Harry and Carrie Nickerson Smith, Margaret
worked for Penn Wire Rope Co. in Williamsport, Pa., for many years, retiring
in 1978. She moved to Boardman, in December, 1992. But, she remained an
avid Penn State Nittany Lions football fan. Margaret was an accomplished
crocheter who loved bingo, playing cards and reading. She was a member
of the Mt. Olivet United Church of Christ in North Lima. Margaret made
her home in Boardman with her granddaughter, Tammie Riley Jones and great-grandchildren,
David, Katie and Steven Jones. Also left to cherish her memory are her
son, Thomas R. Baier of Jersey Shore, Pa.; grandchildren, Natalie Riley
Rodway, Thomas R. Baier Jr., Vicki Edkin, Robert J. Baier and Charles Baier;
and eight more great-grandchildren. Besides her parents, Margaret was preceded
in death by a daughter, Sylvia Marie Riley, a sister and five brothers.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 9, 2010, at 7 p.m.
at Thompson Funeral Home, 4221 Market St., Boardman, Ohio where friends
will be received beginning at 5:30 p.m. Interment will be held on Friday,
September 10, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Jersey Shore Cemetery Chapel, Jersey
Shore, Pa.- Williamsport Sun Gazette, September 8, 2010
THOMPSON Glenn Richard
Age 62 of Horseheads, NY died
unexpectedly but peacefully at
his home with his loving family at his side on Sunday, September 5, 2010.
Glenn was born September 30, 1947 in Little Falls, NY the son of Vernon
Lyle and Alice Jean Smith Thompson. He was raised in St. Johnsville, NY
where he graduated from high school in 1965 and he received his Associate's
Degree from Fulton-Montgomery Community College in 1967. Glenn served his
country with The U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. America from 1967-1971 during
The Vietnam War. He married his wife Diane B. Smith Thompson on October
25, 1980 and they would have celebrated their 30th Wedding Anniversary
on October 25, 2010. Glenn retired as the Chief of Safety and Security
at the Elmira Psychiatric Center in September 2002 allowing him to enjoy
8 years of retirement with his family after 37 years of dedicated service
to The New York State Department of Mental Health. He was pre-deceased
by his father Vernon Lyle Thompson and by his daughter Jennifer Thompson.
Glenn loved car racing especially NASCAR and fishing and loved going to
Watkins Glen for the races. He was as loving and devoted as a husband,
father and grandfather could be, and will be missed tremendously by those
that loved him, and those that he loved. Glenn is survived by his loving
and devoted wife Diane B. Smith Thompson; mother: Alice Jean Thompson of
Horseheads, NY; children: Justin Thompson of Liverpool, NY, Jonathan Thompson
of Horseheads, NY, Jeremy and Erin Thompson and Nicole Thompson and her
fiancé Brent Hungate all of Rochester, NY; grandchildren Sophia
Thompson and Molly Thompson; mother-in-law: Lillian Smith of Utica, NY;
several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and a
host of caring friends. Glenn's Family would like to thank all of those
that have expressed their sympathy and condolences during this difficult
time and give a Special Thank You to our neighbor Terry Fox, Town &
Country Fire Department, and Erway Ambulance for their valiant efforts
and compassion. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial
Service for Glenn on Friday September 10, 2010 at 11 AM at the Lynch Funeral
Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY. In lieu of flowers the family
requests that Glenn be remembered through memorials to a charity of one's
choice.- Elmira Star Gazette, September 8, 2010
ULICNY Helen M. (Ulicny) Andrie
84, of Coral, died Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010, at Valley View Nursing
Center in Montoursville. She was born Jan. 8, 1926, in Indiana, a daughter
of Imrich and Anna (Polinsky) Ulicny. Helen was a member of the Homer City
Church of the Nazarene. She was a lifelong resident of Coral and a loving
and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Surviving
are two daughters, Marcella Bostinto and husband Dominick, of Clearwater,
Fla., and Luanne Bender and husband Nick, of Williamsport; a son, Richard
Andrie and wife Cindy; a sister, Marcella Lawer, of Indiana; and a brother,
James Ulicny and wife Patricia, of Coral; seven grandchildren, Nina and
husband Brett, Matthew and wife Rabije, Jaclyn, Megan, Joseph, Michael
and Julie; and three great-grandchildren, Jackson, Parker and Sevi. She
was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joseph "Mundy" Andrie;
a sister, Matilda Revay; and a brother, William Ulicny.- Williamsport Sun
Gazette, September 9, 2010
ULMER Carl E. Ulmer
82, formerly of Heritage Lane, Anthony Township, Lycoming County, died
Thursday, September 2, 2010, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law
in Zion Grove, Columbia County. Carl and his wife, the former Shirley D.
Stroup, would have observed their 57th wedding anniversary on November
7, 2010. Carl was a member of the Anthony Baptist Church and the
High Rock Hunting Club in Trout Run. Carl, along with his brother
Leon, operated the former Garden View Dairy in Old Lycoming Township. Carl
was a man that was certain of the "blessed hope" in his Savior. Because
of that, he was a helpful man of his word in all his relationships toward
family, neighbors and customers. Born June 11, 1928 in Anthony Twp.,
Lycoming Co., he was the son of Watson and Mary Alice Getz Ulmer. Surviving
in addition to his wife of Zion Grove are a son, Daniel C. (Susan) of Jersey
Shore; daughter, Julie A. (Kelly) Knowlden of Zion Grove; brother, Leon
of Linden; a twin sister, Clara Hauser of Towanda; grandchildren, Keith
(Katlyn) Knowlden, Carrie (Thomas) Wiley, Curtis and Kathryn Knowlden,
Erin (Kurt) Roberts, Michelle Madigan, Rebecca and Nathan Ulmer, John-Marc
and Jesse Terre-Blanche and a great grandson, Edmund Knowlden. Carl
was predeceased by a daughter, Joy Madigan; brothers, Paul and Glen and
a sister, Kathryn Ulmer. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday
at Knight-Confer's, 1914 Memorial Ave., with Pastor Donn Hauser officiating.
There will be a visitation from 1:30 p.m. until the time of the service.
Burial will be in State Road Cemetery.- Williamsport Sun Gazette, September
5, 2010
WAIDELICK Audrey G. Adams
84, of Country Living Mobil Home Park, Wellsboro, died
Sunday,
Sept. 5, 2010, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. She was the wife
of the late Elmer Adams. Audrey was born Aug. 26, 1926, in Newark, N J.,
the daughter of the late Frederick and Gladys Arnold Waidelick. She
had owned and operated Audrey's Dress Shop in Manasquan, N.J. and was a
member of Gmeiner Art Club where she was president for two years. Surviving
are two nieces, Debbie Ball of Bricktown, N.J. and Diane Beckerman of Arlington,
Va. She was predeceased by a son, Paul Adams. A memorial service
honoring her life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Tussey-Mosher
Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home," 139 Main St., Wellsboro. - Wellsboro
Gazette, September 8, 2010
WELCH Joseph P. Welch
83, of Powhatan, formerly of Sayre, Pa., died Sept. 6, 2010. He was
the son of the late Harry and Ida Welch. He is survived by his wife, Jackie
Welch; two daughters, Ellen Ackley (Thomas) of Arizona, Sandra Taylor (Scott)
of Powhatan; one grandson, Breh Ackley of Arizona; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Richard Welch. Funeral services
will be private. - Sayre Morning Times, September 8, 2010
WHEELAND Beryl M. Schaefer
71, of 617 Albert Place, died, Thursday, September 9, 2010 at The Gatehouse
Hospice with her family at her bedside following an extended illness. Beryl
and her husband, James E. Schaefer, would have observed their 50th wedding
anniversary on October 15, 2010. Beryl was a member of the Consolidated
Sportsman's of Lycoming County, enjoyed reading, camping, crocheting and
knitting. She retired in 2001 as a switchboard operator for Susquehanna
Health. Born February 26, 1939, in Warrensville, she was the daughter Harold
M. and Bernice I. Bower Wheeland. Surviving in addition to her husband
are a son, Scott E. Schaeffer of Williamsport; daughters, Nancy L. (Tom)
Ross and Deborah A. (David) Winner both of Williamsport and Carol M. (Dan)
Draves of Lawrenceville, Ga. and eight grandchildren. Beryl was predeceased
by sisters, E. Arlene Robbins and Norma L. Roedts. Graveside services will
be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Green Lawn Memorial Park with Chaplain David
K. Fishel officiating. No visitation. The family will provide the flowers
and suggests contributions may be made in Beryl's name to The Gatehouse,
1100 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport, PA 17701.- Williamsport Sun Gazette,
September 11, 2010
WILCOX Lillian W. Horton
96, of Nichols died
peacefully on Friday morning, September
10, 2010. Lillian was born on August 31, 1914 in Willawanna, Pa., a daughter
of the late William and Lilly E. (Gray) Wilcox. Lillian was a member of
the Nichols United Methodist Church and at one time, was employed by the
Tioga Central School District in the cafeteria. Many will remember Lillian
for she opened her home and heart to care for many area children. She enjoyed
handcrafting plastic canvas, crocheting and spending time with her dogs
Peanut and Toodles. Lillian is survived by her daughter-in-law, Cora Arnold
of Nichols; her grandson and his wife, who lovingly cared for Lillian,
Ray J. and Laurie Arnold of Endicott; granddaughter Laura Turner of New
Jersey; great-grandchildren, Aaron, Ashley, Adam, Andrew, Amy Jo, Kristopher,
Megan, Mikayla, and Derrick. Several nieces, nephews and their families
also survive. Lillian was predeceased by her husband’s Ray James Arnold,
Norman L. Horton; son Sheridan “Ray” Arnold; daughter Joyce Gevert; and
siblings, William, Robert, Eugene, Marie, Elmer, Gertrude, Pearl, Jennie,
Mae, Fred, Blanche and Alice. Funeral services and a celebration of Lillian’s
life will be held on Wednesday, September 15 at 4 p.m. at the Sutfin Funeral
Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols with her pastor, Dan Martin, officiating.
A period of visitation and time of sharing memories will be held on Wednesday,
from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. Interment will be held
at the convenience of the family in the Nichols Cemetery. Friends who wish
may kindly consider a memorial contribution to Tracy’s Hope www.tracyhope.org;
Stray Haven, 194 Shepard Rd., Waverly, NY 14892; Tioga Opportunities www.tiogaopp.org
in loving memory of Lillian W. Horton. - Sayre Morning Times, September
11, 2010
WILSON Mary W
Hammondsport, N.Y. —Mary W. Kohl 87, of 16 Thorpe Ave died
Thursday
September 9, 2010 at the Taylor Health Center. She was born November 12,
1922 in Roundup, MT the daughter of Leo and Helen Ayres Wilson. Her husband
Carl O. Kohl Sr. died
September 10, 1990. Mary was a wonderful homemaker,
member of the Hammondsport Methodist Church, 30 year volunteer at the Curtiss
Museum, volunteered at the Chamber of Commerce Information Booth, member
of a book club, and founded the Widows Lunch Group that met every Wednesday
at the Park Inn for lunch. Surviving are her daughter Becky (Doug) Morehouse
of Bradford, son Carl O. Kohl Jr. of N. Chili, sisters Nancy Smith and
Barb (Bill) Matthews both of Bath and several nieces and nephews. Friends
may call Monday from noon until 2pm at the LaMarche Funeral Home in Hammondsport
where a private family burial will take place in Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Rev. Paul J. Rowley will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials
may be made to the Curtiss Museum, 8419 State Route 54, Hammondsport, NY
14840. - Corning Leader, September 11, 2010
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