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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. |
ARCHER Leroy J. Archer
83, of 8199 County Rte. 70, died
on Wednesday (September
22, 2010) at his home. Born in Randolph, July 19, 1927, the son of Lawrence
and Helen Covert Archer, he had resided in Howard since 1978, where he
operated the Archer Farms. He taught Junior High Boys in Sunday School
at the Randolph Baptist Church for over 25 years, and was a 15 year member
of the Harvest Baptist Church in Bath. He served as church greeter at the
church for many years. He is survived by his wife, Muriel Damon Archer,
who he married on June 26, 1953, 2 daughters, Celia (Bennett) Holmes of
Michigan, Christine (Michael) Carter of Kansas, 3 sons, Stephen (Lydia)
Archer of Bloomfield, James Archer of Randolph, and Bruce (Kimi) Archer
of Avoca, 3 brothers, Willis (Gretta) Archer of Randolph, Vern (Helen)
Archer of Tennessee, and Ron Archer of Florida, 18 grandchildren, and 3
great grandchildren, nieces & nephews. The family is being assisted
by Gerald R. Brown, Director. The family will be present to receive
friends from 6 PM until 8 PM Friday and from 10 AM until 11AM Saturday
at the Harvest Baptist Church, 7568 Bath Hammond-sport Road, where a memorial
service will follow calling hours on Saturday at 11 AM. Rev.
Alan Lindmark will officiate. Burial will be in Randolph Cemetery.
Friends may make memorial contributions to: Harvest Baptist Church 7568
Bath Hammondsport Rd Bath NY 14810. - Corning Leader, September 24, 2010
ARNOLD Eleanor Martin
Age 98, of Burdett, NY, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 22,
2010, at Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility in Montour Falls. Eleanor
was born in Dundee, NY, the daughter of Elroy and Lillie (Peck) Arnold
on November 29, 1911. She grew up and attended school in Dundee and later
married Russell Martin. Both Eleanor and her husband where longtime members
of the Burdett Presbyterian Church. They resided in Burdett, NY for most
of their life and later Frost Proof, FL for over 20 years. In her later
years, she also resided at the Jefferson Village in Watkins Glen and The
Falls Home in Montour Falls. Eleanor worked as a bank teller for the Ovid
National Bank in Ovid and Interlaken. She is survived by numerous nieces
and nephews. Friends and relatives are invited to the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral
Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen on Monday, September 27, 2010, from
12:00-2:00 p.m. with a funeral service to immediately follow at 2:00 p.m.,
Rev. Richard Evans officiating; burial at Union Cemetery of Hector, Burdett,
NY. - Elmira Star Gazette, September 24, 2010
ASHENFELDER Betty Jane Cooper
87, of Lewisburg, died Saturday, September 18, 2010, at Buffalo Valley
Lutheran Village, where she had been a resident for the past nine years.
Born March 31, 1923, in Muncy, she was the daughter of the late Charles
C. and Eva Georgia (Rider) Ashenfelder. She married Paul Faust Cooper on
January 19, 1942, at Sharon Lutheran Church, Selinsgrove. He preceded her
in death in 1985. She graduated from Danville High School, Class of 1941,
and retired from Bucknell University Food Services. Surviving are two sons
and daughters-in-law, Charles Robert (Bob) and Penny of New Berlin and
Richard and Amy of Lewisburg; a daughter and son-in-law, Sylvia and Mark
Betzer of Sylvania; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She
was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Ida Seidel and a daughter and
son-in-law, Jane and Joseph Rosboschil of Plymouth. There will be a public
viewing from 9:30 to 10 am Saturday at Washingtonville Lutheran Church,
14 Strawberry Ridge Road, Washingtonville, where a celebration of life
service and burial will be conducted at 10. Interment will be in the adjoining
church cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of the Dale E. Ranck Funeral
Service, 125 N. Front St., Milton. - Canton Independent-Sentinel, October
1, 2010
BERNATAVITZ Thomas George Bernatavitz (Tom)
a 50 year and current resident of Sayre, PA, died
at the age
of 75 on September 24, 9:15 pm in Nashville, TN from natural causes.
Tom was born on July 1, 1935 in Dushore, PA of Francis and Agnes (Waldron)
Bernatavitz. Tom’s sister, Sarah (Sally) Chelap, is a resident of Camp
Hill, PA. Throughout Tom’s teenage years, Tom was an avid basketball player,
and he worked at the Acme Supermarket in Dushore beginning at the age of
13 . Tom graduated from Saint Basil’s High School in Dushore, PA in 1954.
He enlisted as a private in the United States Army after graduation and
served for three years in Orleans, France during the Korean Conflict. While
in Europe, Tom organized a reunion with Saint Basil alumni in Garmisch,
Germany. Upon returning to the United States, Tom attended college at Mansfield
University on a GI Bill. Tom worked as a lifeguard at Worlds End State
Park where he met his wife, Romana (Viccaro) Bernatavitz. Tom has been
married to his loving and dedicated wife, Romana, for 51 years. They were
married on April 4, 1959 at Epiphany Roman Catholic Church in Sayre. He
used his education and his training in the service to begin a lifelong
career as a dental technician. Tom owned and operated the Valley Dental
Laboratory for over fifty years. Tom served and developed many friendships
with dentists throughout the Valley and the Twin Tiers. Tom has been a
member of the Epiphany Church for 50 years where he has served as a member
of the Knights of Columbus. Tom has also been a member of the Brother and
Protective Order of Elks, Ukranian Catholic War Veterans, VFW, American
Legion, Notre Dame and Lifetimers Clubs. Tom enjoyed playing cards and
playing golf. He also enjoyed watching children and grandchildren playing
sports. Tom brought his entire family together twice a year to celebrate
the Fourth of July and Thanksgiving. He traveled often throughout the world
to visit family and to offer his support to grandchildren. Besides his
wife, Romana, and his sister Sally, Tom is survived by his seven children:
Thomas (Linda) of North Wales, PA; Robert (Nancy Duffy) of South Windsor,
CT; David (Chris) of Orlando, FL; Mary Lisa (Eric Geppert) of Cleveland
Heights , OH; Lori (Joseph Bulkley) of Elmira, NY; John Paul (Jan Price)
of Nashville, TN and Michael (Amy) of Chemung, NY. Tom is also survived
by eighteen grandchildren: Rachael, Megan, Thomas, David John, Chelsea,
Karen, Christian, Geoffrey, Katherine, Elizabeth, Robert, Ariana, John
Thomas, John Michael, Luke, Anna, Ian and Joey. There will be a visitation
from 8:30-10:00am at Epiphany Church on Friday October 1, 2010 in Sayre.
Following the visitation a funeral service will be conducted by the Reverend
Vincent Langan at Epiphany Church in Sayre. A Christian burial will take
place at 1:00pm at Saint Basil’s Cemetery in Dushore with full military
honors being accorded. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor
of Tom to The Epiphany School 627 Stevenson St Sayre, PA 18840 or to Notre
Dame High School 1400 Maple Ave., Elmira NY 14904. Arrangements have been
entrusted to the care of the Blauvelt Funeral Home 625 Broad St., Waverly,
NY. - Towanda Daily Review, September 27, 2010 [Blauvelt Funeral Home obit]
BRUNGARD Walter M. Brungard
87, died Tuesday, September 21, 2010, in the Founders Pavilion in Corning,
N.Y. Born April 14, 1923, in Mill Hall, he was the son of Joseph
Brungard and the former Eva Snyder. Walter is survived by his wife, the
former A. Jane Iddings of Painted Post, they were united in marriage September
1, 1951, in Milton. Walter was retired from Ingersoll Rand after 37 years
of service. For many years he was a member of the Painted Post United Methodist
Church. Funeral services will be today, September 24, 2010, at 11 a.m.
in the Frederick B. Welker Funeral Home, 125 N. Main St., Jersey Shore.
Burial will be in the Jersey Shore Cemetery. Rev. David McCoy will officiate.
- Williamsport Sun Gazette, September 24, 2010
Sun Gazette, September 30, 2010
CARRUTHERS Cynthia Ann "Cyndy"
Dundee, N.Y. — Cynthia Ann "Cyndy" Carruthers, 53, of 16 Chambers St.
Dundee, died
peacefully Wednesday, September 29, 2010 in the comfort
of her home. Honoring her wishes,family and friends were invited
to celebrate her life at the family home beginning on Saturday, Oct. 2.
A Fire lighting ceremony was held at 7 p.m. with Rev. Lucinda O'Leary officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Dundee Emergency
Squad, 12 Union St., Dundee, NY 14837 or the Ontario-Yates County Hospice
Assoc., 756 Pre-Emption Rd., Geneva, NY 14456. Cyndy was born Dec.
12, 1956 in Springfield, Mo., the daughter of Robert Eugene and Betty Phelps
Plumlee. She moved to New York in 1968, and graduated from Dundee Central
School in 1974. On Jan. 31, 1976 in Dundee, she married William J. “Bill”
Carruthers. In 1978 she and Bill moved to Florida, where she got her experience
in retail. They returned to New York in 1983, and she became a bookkeeper
employed by Del Rossa Ford, in Dresden, for 14 years. She also has worked
at Specchio Ford in Watkins Glen, Coach and Equipment in Penn Yan, and
most recently in retail management for Walmart in Watkins Glen; retiring
due to her health in May of 2010. Cyndy was an active member of the Dundee
American Legion Bradley-Jessop Post #660 Ladies Auxiliary, having been
past president, treasurer, secretary, and steward. She will be remembered
for her many years of service to the Legion. A loving wife, mother, grandmother,
and backyard party hostess,she is loved and will be missed by her husband
of 34 years William J. “Bill” Carruthers, two sons Timothy Alan "Tim" Carruthers,
and Allen Michael "Mike" Carruthers, all at home; a daughter, Karri Ann,
of Hector, four grandchildren Nathan, Tyler, Peyton and Clayton; five brothers
“Butch” Larry and Terry Plumlee all of Missouri; Mark Plumlee of Fort Smith,
Ark, and David Plumlee of Penn Yan; numerous nieces and nephews; many in-laws;
and countless friends. Chronicle Express - September 30. 2010
COLBURN Mary Lou Colburn
73, of 305 Woods Run Road, Muncy, died Saturday, September 25, 2010,
at the Williamsport Regional Medical Center. Born October 10, 1936, in
Jamestown, N.Y., she was a daughter of the late Malcom F. Sr. and Blanche
(Anderson) Colburn. A 1954 graduate of Williamsport High School, she received
an associate's degree in accounting from Williamsport Area Community College,
now Penn College, in 1980 and a bachelor of science degree in business
administration from Bloomsburg University in 1984. She was employed at
the former Pullman Power Products, Williamsport, from 1974 to 1988, and
at Rust Engineering & Construction, Birmingham, Ala., from 1988 to
1996. She then worked for Waste Management in Oak Brook, Ill., for two
years, retiring on May 1, 1998. Mary Lou was a faithful member of First
United Methodist Church, Muncy, where she volunteered to assist in many
activities and was treasurer of the Wesleyan Sunday School class. She was
also a member of Muncy Business & Professional Womens Club since 1992.
Mary Lou enjoyed a good game of dominos and a challenging game of cards,
as well as attending luncheons with her many thoughtful and caring friends.
She was very fond of the many special occasions spent with her several
nieces, nephews and their families. Surviving are nieces and nephews, James
Colburn, Deborah Menges, Marcia Saam, Cassandra Martin, Timothy Colburn,
Paula Tomczewski, Betsy Fahringer and Judith Altier; and two sisters-in-law,
Jeanette Colburn and Joann Colburn. In addition to her parents, she was
predeceased by two brothers, M. Frederick Colburn Jr. and James J. Colburn.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, at First United
Methodist Church, 602 S. Market St., Muncy. Officiating will be her pastor,
Rev. Michael R. Gardy. Burial will follow in Wildwood Cemetery, Williamsport.
Friends will be received from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. The
family will provide the flowers and suggests memorial contributions be
made to First United Methodist Church Building Fund, 602 S. Market St.,
Muncy, PA 17756. - Williamsport Sun Gazette, September 27, 2010
CONFER Karen L. Dudek
51, of Williamsport, died Wednesday, September 29, 2010, at home surrounded
by her family after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born the daughter of Adam and Rosemarie Stewart Confer on March
12, 1959, in Williamsport. She was married for 30 years to her husband
Joseph Dudek, her high school sweetheart. Karen was a graduate of Bishop
Neumann High School and Venus Schools, Inc. with a degree in electrolysis.
She worked as a medical secretary in the CAT Scan department for Susquehanna
Health. Karen enjoyed playing Bingo, riding motorcycles and regularly
attending yard sales, where she was known to be quite a fashion collector.
Her greatest aspiration in life was to be a super mother to her children;
a task which she was greatly successful at throughout her life as a mother.
She was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Annunciation Church.
In addition to her husband and parents, she is survived by her children,
Whitney L. and Jennifer L. Dudek; a sister, Jill Kinley; and two brothers,
Mark and Gregory Confer. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated
Monday at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 800 Mulberry
St., Montoursville, PA., with Rev. John K. Manno, Celebrant. There will
be a viewing from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday evening at Sanders Mortuary, 821 Diamond
St. Burial will be in Wildwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions in
Karen's name may be made to The American Cancer Society, 1948 E. Third
St., Williamsport, PA 17701. The family would like to thank all of
their family and friends that were involved with the many auctions to benefit
Karen during her illness. Thank you for all the prayers that strengthened
Karen through her battle. - Williamsport Sun Gazette, October 1, 2010
CONTI Gail E. McKinley
Gail E. - Age 61, of the Southport Towers, Elmira, NY, formerly of
14th Street of Elmira Heights, NY. Gail is survived by her daughter, Melissa
McKinley Cain (Jeff) of Mathews, NC; son, Ryan (Jennifer) McKinley of Rochester,
NY; and one granddaughter to be born in December of 2010; brothers, Mark
(Sarah) Oldani of Oregon, Carl (Carolyn) Oldani of Minnesota; sister, Karen
Oldani of Arizona; brother, Tony Conti; sisters, Michelle Buberniak, Lisa
Charron-Conti, all of Michigan. Gail worked at the Elmira Savings Bank
for several years both in the Southport branch and at the Main Street office.
She was a communicant of St. Mary's Church on the Southside. She loved
to read, play cards and she was a huge hockey fan. Family and friends are
invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue,
Elmira, NY Friday, October 1st, 2010, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Funeral
services will be held at the conclusion of the calling hours at 6:00 p.m.
The Deacon George Welch will officiate. Interment will be at the convenience
of the family. Floral donations are greatly appreciated. - Elmira Star
Gazette, September 30, 2010
COOPER CASE, Marilyn C.
Marilyn C. Case, 77 of Venice, FL, formerly of Elmira, died Friday,
Sept. 17, 2010. Marilyn was born on December 12, 1932 in Ithaca NY. She
is predeceased by her brother, William F. Cooper, Jr. Marilyn is survived
by her devoted husband of 55 years, Donald F. Case, Venice, FL; daughter,
Lori C. Wheet with husband, Gary, Elmira, NY; son, Lane D. Case with wife,
Mary Ann, Webster, NY; son, Richard K. Case with wife, Karen, Charlotte,
NC; brother and sister-in-law, Richard H. and Mary E. Cooper, Moorestown,
NJ. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Casey Wheet, Andrew Case, Catlyn
and Layne Case and several nieces and nephews. Marilyn was a member of
Trinity Presbyterian Church, Venice, FL and a former member of North Presbyterian
Church, Elmira, NY. Marilyn was active with Elmira Little Theatre, Meals
on Wheels and North Presbyterian Church. Don and Marilyn enjoyed their
family and friends at their homes on Cape Cod, MA and Venice, FL after
Don's retirement. A Memorial Service will be held at noon on Saturday,
October 2, at North Presbyterian Church in Elmira, NY, Rev. Gary Chorpenning
officiating. Following the service, the family will receive friends and
host a luncheon at Willits Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations in Marilyn's
memory may be directed to North Presbyterian Church Food Pantry, 921 College
Ave., Elmira, NY 14901. - Elmira Star Gazette, September 26, 2010
CRAWFORD Althea Crawford Parsons
72, died
on September 15, 2010 at her daughter’s home in Troy,
following a courageous battle with cancer. Althea Irene Crawford was born
on Armenia Mountain in Ward Township on April 21, 1938. She
was a daughter of the late Elsie (Jackson) Crawford and Lyle Crawford.
Althea lived for many years in Berwick, PA where she enjoyed her work as
a seamstress. A bright and charming woman, Althea loved times shared with
her family and friends. She will be remembered for her quick wit
and strong-will. She spoke her mind as she saw it and was able to
remain independent all her life. She enjoyed making quilts, sewing,
gardening, crossword puzzles and playing the dice game, Yahtzee.
She was an avid fan of tennis, and follower of the Yankees and the New
York Giants. She was comforted by her devoted companion, Miss Shadow,
the cat. Surviving are children; Arlene Benjamin and Althea Wyda both
of Berwick, PA, Kimberly (Duane) Rathbun, Troy, Joe Parsons, Lebanon, PA
and Gregory (Traci) Parsons, Bellefonte, PA; eleven grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren; brothers, James, Harry, Larry and Donny Crawford.
She was predeceased by children Gayle Irene Parsons and Scott Jay Parsons,
also a brother, Dean and a sister, Jean. In keeping with her wishes, services
will be private. Those who wish may make memorials in Althea’s name to
The American Cancer Society, 1948 E. Third St. Williamsport, PA 17701.
Assisting her family with arrangements is Pepper Funeral Home in Canton.
- Canton Independent-Sentinel, September 24, 2010
CROMPTON Walter Harvey
Age 82, of Winston-Salem, NC, died
on September 25, 2010. He
was born February 26, 1928 in St. Catherine, OT, Canada, the son of David
George and Agnes Hilda (Bennett) Crompton. He retired from Corning Glassworks
Company , Corning, New York, in 1984 after 34 years of service working
as a physic's engineer in sales, quality engineering, and site development.
He was also a member of the Junior Chamber of Commerce. He is survived
by his loving wife, Mary Leora (Wismer) Crompton; sister, Gwendlyn Agnes
(Crompton) Tuthill of St. Petersburg, FL; children, Walter H. Crompton,
Jr. and wife Nancy of San Mateo, CA, Lawrence E. Crompton and wife Doris
of Irvington, AL, Jennifer J. (Crompton) Balascio and husband Daniel of
Indianapolis, IN, and Carol A. (Crompton) Quinn and husband Peter of Clemmons,
NC; eleven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren, as well as numerous
nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased in
death by his parents, his eldest daughter, Linda Marie (Crompton) Carley
in 1999, and his brother, David George Crompton in 2008. The family will
host a graveside memorial ceremony in Louth, Ontario, Canada in Summer
2011. In lieu of flowers, please send a small memento or memory of how
Walter touched your life. These will be compiled as a storyboard to celebrate
the many facets of his life, and it will be buried with him. They can be
sent to Memorial Funeral Home, ATTN: Re Walter Crompton, 7600 N. Point
Court, Winston-Salem, NC 27106 or jjbalascio@gmail.com. - Elmira Star Gazette,
September 28, 2010
DAUBERMAN James V. Dauberman
60, of 775 Five Points Road, Muncy, died
Tuesday, September
28, 2010, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born May 16, 1950, in
Kratzerville, he was a son of the late Harold Dauberman and Dorothy (Dreese)
Dauberman, of Kratzerville. On June 8, 1985, he married the former Diana
Georges, who survives. A 1968 graduate of Selinsgrove High School,
he attended the forestry program at the former Williamsport Area Community
College, now Penn College. He worked at ACF in Milton as a painter for
22 years, from 1987 to 2009. Jim was a member of the Muncy Valley Loyal
Order of Moose #866 and the Muffley-Huff Post #8206 V.F.W., Turbotville.
He was an outdoor enthusiast and enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping.
Jim loved spending time with his family and friends. He was a member
of Zion Lutheran Church, Kratzerville. In addition to his wife and mother,
he is survived by two sons, Jefferson J. Dauberman of Watsontown and Wade
N. Dauberman of Muncy; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Eugene and Frieda
Dauberman of Va., Marshal and Jana Dauberman of Md., and Clair and Linda
Dauberman of Northumberland; and one granddaughter, Mckenna Dauberman of
Watsontown. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Cronrath-Grenoble
Funeral Home, 308 Main St., Watsontown, where a memorial service will be
held at 4 p.m. Officiating will be his pastor, Rev. Breen M. Sipes. - Williamsport
Sun Gazette, October 1, 2010
DIEFFENBACHER Josephine "Jo" Barger
92, died
at her home on September 25, 2010, after a courageous
battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her daughters and their husbands,
who provided care so that Jo might remain in the home she loved. Jo was
born on February 8, 1918, in Williamsport, Pa., the daughter of Anna Amelia
and William Silsby Dieffenbacher. Jo grew up through the Depression, during
which she excelled in school and held different jobs to help her family.
In 1940, she married Jack Willis Barger, a Navy serviceman and draftsman.
Their two daughters were born in Pennsylvania. Jo and Jack moved with their
girls to New Mexico in 1952, when Jack was recruited to work with the Los
Alamos Scientific Laboratory. Jack traveled frequently for lab research,
and Jo and her daughters enjoyed being part of the Los Alamos community
in the 1950s and 1960s. Jo and Jack spent later years in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Following Jack's illness and death in 1988, Jo moved to Casper, Wyoming
to be near her daughter Ann's family. Jo loved being a member of Our Saviour's
Lutheran Church, especially enjoying the friendship of the "Wild Bunch"
senior group. She loved her dogs, liked to bake, and her angel food cakes
in particular are fondly remembered by family and friends. Her friends
and neighbors enjoyed her lively conversation and interest in their activities.
Survivors include her daughters, Ann Richard and husband Jack of Casper,
and Kathie Bell and her husband Jack of Auburn, Calif.; her brother, Boots;
grandchildren, Lindy, Kerri Jo and Jason; great-grandchildren, Molly, Max,
Martha, Daniel, Ryan, Sierra and Tess; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Jo was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, two brothers, two
sisters and grandson, Marc Vernon Richard. Cremation has taken place.
Jo will be buried next to her husband in the family cemetery in Pennsylvania
where her family will hold a private memorial service. Jo's family is grateful
for the kindness and support shown them by Central Wyoming Hospice in-home
care and special helper Babbs Aldridge. Memorials may be given to Central
Wyoming Hospice and Transitions or Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. - Williamsport
Sun Gazette, September 28, 2010
ELKINS James
Age 60, of Hector NY, died
peacefully at home with his family
by his side on September 9, 2010. Jim was born in Montour Falls on May
27, 1950. After graduating from Watkins Glen High School he earned a B.S.
in Mathematics at SUNY Binghamton. Jim became Vice President of Digicomp
Research, in Ithaca, where he contributed to a wide range of hardware and
software development projects. Jim is survived by his wife Carolyn; children
Jessica, Raina, and Jamie; parents Bill and Irene Elkins; sisters, Betty
Tiede, Alice Mischke, Mary Redfield and Ruth Walters; and nieces and nephews.
Jim will be remembered by so many people because he had so much to share.
He was a student of spirituality, an analytical colleague, a wonderful
father and husband, and a kind and gentle person. Everyone he met was a
little wiser for having known him. He was also ridiculously good at puzzles.
An open memorial service will be held on October 2nd at 2pm at Wisdom's
Goldenrod, 5801 State Route 414 in Hector. Donations in his memory can
be made to Wisdom's Goldenrod. - Elmira Star Gazette, September 26, 2010
FINCK Franklin J. Finck, 79, of Finck Road, Montgomery, died
Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at his home. Born August 2, 1931 in Montgomery,
he was the son of the late R. Leroy and M. Evelyn (Miller) Finck. On June
17, 1950 he married the former Lois Brown and they have celebrated 60 years
of marriage. A 1949 graduate of Montgomery High School, Franklin
has been a life-long farmer. He began helping on the farm at the age of
12 and for most of his adult life owned and operated a family dairy farm
in Washington Township. He has belonged to several farm organizations over
the years and enjoyed hunting. He was an avid Philadelphia Phillies fan
and Penn State and NY Giants football fan. He loved hearing about his grandchildren’s
sporting activities when he was unable to attend due to his health.
He was of Presbyterian faith. Surviving besides his wife, Lois are two
sons and a daughter-in-law, Delmar L. and Anne Finck, Allenwood; Barry
E. Finck, Montgomery; three daughters and two sons-in-law: Lainey K. Finck,
Sellersville; Donna J. and Joseph Knouse, Montgomery; Stacey L. and Keith
Bennett, Allenwood; nine grandchildren: Ronald, Mark, Curtis, Andrew, Erica,
and Jason Finck; Kyle, Dylan, and Natalie Bennett; two great-grandsons,
Caden and Brennan Finck; and a sister, Audrey Wertman and her husband Van
Dorn, of Muncy. He was preceded in death by a son, Brian J.Finck in 1995.
Friends are invited to call at Elimsport United Methodist Church from noon
to 2:00 PM Friday where the funeral will be held at 2:00 PM with Pastor
Michael Hill officiating. Burial will follow in Elimsport Cemetery. The
family suggests contributions in his memory be made to Elimsport United
Methodist Church, 16145 State Route 44 Highway, Allenwood, PA 17810. Arrangements
have been entrusted to Brooks Funeral Home, 124 Main Street, Watsontown.
- Williamsport Sun Gazette, September 30, 2010
GEGENFURTNER Gary A
LUTZ, FL — Gegenfurtner, Sr. Gary A., 53 of Lutz, Florida died Monday,
September 27, 2010 after a long illness. He is survived by his loving wife
of 30 years, Susan, and four children, Gary Jr., David, Cassandra and Ashley
Gegenfurtner. He also leaves behind a good and caring friend, Joe Pochulsky,
mother-in-law, Mrs. Ina J. Emery from Avoca, NY, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law,
John and Laurie Emery II, of Bath, NY, Robert and Vickie Emery, from Albuquerque,
NM, Douglas and Cindy Emery, from Farmington, NY and sister-in-law and
brother-in-law, Carolyn and Harold Sabins from Cohocton, NY and various
caring nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Richard
and Margaret Gegenfurtner and his father-in-law, John D. Emery Sr. He was
born in Auburn, NY and spent most of his formative years in various New
York towns until his parents settled in Sebring, Florida for his teen years.
There he met three of his lifelong friends Dewayne Wilkinson, Vinny Briceland
and Steve Wyman. Gary graduated from Sebring High School in 1975, and immediately
joined the Air Force. He was stationed in Zaragosa, Spain doing communications.
After the Air Force he attended and graduated from Alfred State College
with and associates degree in electrical engineering technology, and then
moved to Rochester, New York to attend RIT, obtaining a bachelor’s degree
in electrical engineering technology and a master’s degree in software
development management. He then worked and lived in the Rochester area
for 25 years until moving to Lutz, Florida in 2006 and had been work for
Raytheon in Largo, Florida. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and
loved him. The family will have a viewing starting at 1pm Saturday, October
2, 2010 and a memorial service at 3pm at Blount & Curry Carrollwood.
Donations can be made in his name to the HPH Hospice, 12107 Majestic Blvd.,
Hudson, Florida 34667. - Corning Leader, October 1, 2010
GROVER Evalyn Marie Grover Sullivan Kellogg
89, formerly of Troy, died
on August 23, 2010 at the Palm Beach
Gardens Medical Center in Florida. Born October 3, 1920 in Dresden,
New York, she was the daughter of Earl and Lula Mae (Kepler) Grover. She
married Kenneth Sullivan on September 10, 1939. Kenneth died in 1964. She
later married George Kellogg, who died in 1972. She was also predeceased
by her parents , her sister Barbara (Grover) McClure, and great-great-grandaughter
Trinity Brinker. She is survived by her daughter Maureen (Sullivan) Garrison
of Troy, her son Thomas (Charmaine) Sullivan of Ithaca, NY; her sister
Virginia (Grover) Hafler, Riviera Beach, FL, eight grandchildren: James
Moss, Donald (Wanda) Moss, Douglas Moss, Michelle (and Brian Getola) Garrison,
Kristy (Garrison) and Ken Puchosic, Ryan Sullivan, Dustin Sullivan, Shannon
McDermott and Kristi Sullivan, ten great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
Evalyn was an avid bowler, keeping score for countless tournaments and
serving as secretary of many leagues She was honored to be inducted into
the Troy Chapter of the National Bowling Hall of Fame in March 2010. She
moved to Florida and spent the last 30 years bowling, walking with her
dog, and watching baseball. A memorial gathering and Service will
be held at Bradley Hall in Columbia Cross Roads on October 11 with a service
by Pastor Phil Jordan from 1:00 until 1:30 pm followed by an open gathering
from 1:30 until 3:00. All who knew her and would like to share
memories of her with the family are invited to attend. - Canton Independent-Sentinel,
September 24, 2010
HAENISCH Jeffret A
Bath, N.Y. — Jeffrey A. Haenisch, 56, died
Tuesday morning (Sept.
28, 2010) at his home at 4358 County Route 14, Town of Howard, after a
long illness. Born in Passaic, N.J. on June 1, 1954, he was a son of
James and Jesse Collins Haenisch, who survive. In 1973 he was married in
Hornell to the former Phyllis Bauter, who also survives. Jeff grew up in
Fremont and was a former resident of Rome, N.Y. but resided in Avoca for
most of his life. A graduate of Arkport Central School, he also attended
Mohawk College in Utica and received his bachelor’s degree from Empire
State College. Jeff was a thesis away from receiving his master’s degree.
He served with the U.S. Air Force from 1972 to his honorable discharge
in 1976 having attained the rank of Sergeant. For 24 years he owned and
operated Avoca Village Sales and was most recently employed as a correctional
officer at the Steuben County Jail in Bath. A former member of the Better
Business Bureau in Avoca, Jeff had a pilot license with a commercial endorsement
and enjoyed flying and gliding. Some of his other favorite pastimes include
training and riding horseback, playing golf and driving go carts. He was
a semi pro soccer player and also coached soccer. Above all, he loved spending
time with his grandchildren. Besides Phyllis, his wife of 37 years
and his parents Jim and Jesse Haenisch of Fremont, his family includes
his two daughters, Jaime Haenisch of Spencer and Tiffany (Luke) Reinbold
of the Town of Howard; his two grandchildren, Chase Jeffrey and Cody Kaleb
Reinbold; his two brothers, Mark (Betty) Haenisch of Arkport and Tim (Lalane)
Haenisch of San Diego, Calif.; also several nieces and nephews. Calling
hours are from 10 a.m.-noon and 2-5 p.m. Thursday at the Buena Vista Wesleyan
Church, where a funeral and committal service, with military honors, will
take place in his memory following calling hours at 5 p.m. Thursday. Interment
will be at Bath National Cemetery at the convenience of his family. Those
wishing may contribute in his memory to Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 East
Corning Road, Corning, NY 14830. Arrangements are with the
Avoca Funeral Home, 22 N. Main St., Avoca. - Corning Leader, September
30, 2010
HAYES Alfred C
Penn Yan — Alfred C. Hayes, age 93, of Penn Yan, NY died Monday, September
27, 2010 at the Penn Yan Manor. He was born in Arcade, NY the son
of
Alfred R. and Nina C. Reed Hayes. He was retired from the Town
of Bath as a Highway Superintendent. He is survived by three daughters,
Catherine (Jerry) King of Stanley, NY, Patricia (Jerry) Coots of Bath,
NY and Cindy (Lin) Hough of Penn Yan, NY, son Alfred C.(Clara) Hayes Jr.
of Tacoma, WA, 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 17 great great
grandchildren, sister, Isabelle Stinson of Maryland and brother Floyd (Virginia)
Hayes of Bath and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased
by his wife Leona in 1994, grandson, Gary Coots, sister Genevieve Finnerin
and brother, George Hayes. Friends may call today September 30, 2010 from
1:00-3:00 PM at Fagan's Funeral Home, 31 West Morris St., Bath, NY.
Funeral services will follow at 3:00 pm at the funeral home with Reverend
Jeff McDowell officiating. Burial will be in Nondaga Cemetery. In lieu
of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Assoc-iation,
7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75231-4596 and the Finger Lakes Humane
Society, 7315 State Route 54, Bath, NY 14810. - Corning Leader, September
30, 2010
HAMBLIN Bert Hamblin
78, of Wellsboro, died
peacefully in his sleep at home on Thursday,
Sept. 23, 2010, after a long and brave battle with cancer. He was
born in Nelson, on March 5, 1932, to the late Paul and Margaret Hamblin.
He is survived by Bonnie, his wife of 58 years; daughters, Koleen (Tim)
Short of Lawrenceville, Marilyn (Jerald) Wetherbee of Mansfield; a son,
Rick (Kim) of Mechanicsville, Va. He is also survived by grandchildren,
Melissa (Matt) Bartlett of Arnot, Kori Warriner of Chattanooga, Tenn.,
Julie (Dave) Rudinski of Hope Mills, N.C., Amanda (Jeremy) Keck of Mansfield,
Misti (Bryan) Bentley of Ocoee, Tenn., Rebekah (Jason) Vandergrift of Wellsboro,
Jeremy (Natosha) Wetherbee of Monroeton, Dawn (Nate) Hilfiger of Lawrenceville,
Matthew Hamblin of Richmond, Va., Campbell Haden of Richmond, Va.; and
16 great-grandchildren. Bert was well known for his generous soul and his
love of life. He was quick to offer a helping hand to anyone who needed
it. He loved to square dance and his train whistle will be remembered by
many. He was a dedicated husband and loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, Sept. 25, from 9 to
11 a.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory
and Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield. A memorial service will
follow the visitation at 8 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.
Wellsboro Gazette - September 28, 2010
HARRES Alyce L. Winner
88, of Wyndham Court, Loyalsock Twp., died
Sunday, September
26, 2010, at The Gatehouse. She was born January 5, 1922, in Montoursville,
a daughter of Raymond and Jennie H. Gottshall Harres. Alyce was a member
of the Montoursville Presbyterian Church. She was predeceased by her husband,
Charles E. "Chic," who died
in 2008. Alyce is survived by a sister-in-law,
Erma Harris; brother-in-law, Howard Winner and nieces and nephews. The
funeral service will be held 2:30 p.m. Thursday, September 30, 2010, at
Spitler Funeral Home, 733 Broad St., Montoursville, with Rev. David C.
Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Barbours Cemetery. Friends
may call at the funeral home Thursday afternoon from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
- Williamsport Sun Gazette, September 28, 2010
HELPER Madeline J. Major
89, of Williamsport died Saturday, September 25, 2010, at the Gatehouse
at Divine Providence Hospital. Born June 29, 1921, in Fort DuPont, Del.,
she was the daughter of the late George W. and Blanche Thorne Hepler.
Madeline was a graduate of Williamsport High School. She retired after
many years of employment from Glyco Chemical-Lonza, where she was an office
manager. She also was employed by the Genetti Hotel as a night auditor
for several years. Madeline was a lifelong member of Trinity United
Methodist Church. She enjoyed quilting, knitting and gardening. Surviving
are her children, Lynne A. Major of Drexel Hill and Jeff (Karen) Major
of Williamsport; five grandchildren, Alex Major, Kylie Major, Matthew (Stacey)
Miller, Chris Miller, Bethany Miller; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Major, in 1966, and
brothers and sisters, Donald, Martha, George, and Kathrynn. A memorial
service will be held on Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Sanders Mortuary, 821 Diamond
St., Williamsport. The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. until the
time of service. Interment will be in Wildwood Cemetery. In lieu
of flowers, memorial contributions in Madeline's name may be made to the
Gatehouse at Divine Providence Hospital, 1100 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport,
PA 17701. - Williamsport Sun Gazette, September 27, 2010
HOCKER Charles "Buzz" L. Hocker
81, formerly of Jersey Shore, died
Thursday morning, Sept. 30,
2010, at Manor Care South in Williamsport, where he had been a guest since
May 2010. He was born in Jersey Shore Oct. 1, 1928, a son of Charles
C. and Erma L. Myers Hocker. He was a Sgt. First Class in the U.S. Army
during the Korean War. His wife, the former Gertrude "Shirley" Klein, died
in Feb. 2009. Early in his life, he was employed at Boatmans Garage
in Jersey Shore and later was a welder at Piper Aircraft and also was employed
by Rishell's. His survivors include one son, Michael Hocker (Annette) of
Great Falls, Mont. and three grandchildren, Sara, Cody and Erin. Buzz's
Life Celebration service will be handled by the Rearick-Carpenter Funeral
Home, "A Life Celebration Home," of Jersey Shore. The service day and time
will be announced later. - Williamsport Sun Gazette, October 1, 2010
HUBER Dorothy May Huber "Dot" Fassett
Age 86, of Elmira, NY, died
at the home of her daughter, Beverly
Fassett, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, September 18, 2010.
Dorothy was born February 15, 1924 in Elmira, the daughter of Francis Dewitt
Huber and Lillian Goewey Huber. Dorothy married her beloved husband, and
friend, Raymond G. Fassett, whom she has dearly missed since his death
in 2006. She is survived by her children, Robert F. Fassett of Sarasota,
FL and Binghamton, Beverly M. Fassett of Binghamton, and Joanne F. Dalrymple,
with husband David, of Elmira; grandchildren, Henry and Matthew Dalrymple.
Dorothy graduated from Elmira Free Academy. She worked 33 years for the
Hilliard Corporation and retired in 1988 as Credit Manager. She was a fantastic
cook; no one could make a better apple pie. She loved the outdoors, was
a skilled gardener, and enjoyed the birds and other wildlife that were
frequent visitors to "Grandma's Backyard." Dorothy also loved swimming,
golfing, volunteering, camping, and traveling with her family. After retirement,
Dot and Ray (and the dogs) traveled the USA in their RV. Dorothy was a
dedicated wife, a wonderful mother, and a fantastic grandmother. There
will be no calling hours. A Memorial Service will be held at North Presbyterian
Church, College Ave. and Irvine Place, Elmira on Saturday, October 2, 2010
at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be at the family's convenience. - Elmira Star
Gazette, September 24, 2010
HULBERT Howard Hulbert,
of Reston, VA, died peacefully at his residence on Saturday, September
25, 2010. Loving husband of 49 years of Viola Hulbert; devoted father of
Gerard (Mary Jane) Hulbert and Gregory Hulbert. He is also survived by
his brother, William C. (Agnes) Hulbert, three grandchildren, Ian, Caroline
and Angelica, Hulbert and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was a member of the Dart League of Vienna, VA, American Legion #180,
a graduate of Ithaca College, where he was president of Delta Sigma Phi.,
and a veteran of the US Navy. Howard's Life Celebration was held at Money
and King Funeral Home in Vienna, VA on Wednesday, September 29. A Mass
of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John Neumann Catholic Church,
11900 Lawyers Rd., Reston, VA, on Thursday, September 30, at 11:00 AM.
Interment will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Johnson City, NY. In lieu
of flowers, contributions may be made to Capital Hospice, 6565 Arlington
Blvd. Suite 500, Falls Church, VA 22042. - Elmira Star Gazette, September
30, 2010
HULTZMAN Mary R
Corning, N.Y. — Mary R. Hultzman of 237 Pearl Street, died Monday September
27, 2010 at Founders Pavilion. She was born in Corning, NY the daughter
of the late Francis L. and Mary Frances Shey Hultzman. A lifetime resident
of the Corning area and graduate of St. Patrick’s Catholic School, Corning
Free Academy and Gregg Business School. Mary was employed with Corning
Inc. as an accountant at Fallbrook retiring in 1981 and at the time of
her death she had 70 years active and inactive service with the company.
Mary treasured her faith and was a member of All Saints Parish and overtime
had volunteered for many church activities and the food pantry. Mary
was a strong willed, quiet and modest lady, and throughout her life amused
others with her dry wit and sense of humor, which carried over with her
story telling. Surviving, her sister; Eileen Hultzman with whom she
resided in Corning, NY, sister-in-law; Dorothy Hultzman of Corning, NY.
Nine nieces and nephews, twenty two great nieces and nephews, twenty five
great great nieces and nephews and one great great great niece. She
was predeceased by brother, Thomas F. Hultzman, brother and sister-in-law,
Earl and Ann Hultzman, brother and sister-in-law Francis P. and Alice Hultzman,
brother, John J. “Jack” Hultzman, sister and brother-in-law, Helen and
Wesley R. Levick and nephew, Timothy F. Hultzman. Friends may call at the
Haughey Funeral Home, 216 E. First St., Corning, NY, Sunday, October 3,
2010 from 2-4PM. A prayer service will be offered at the funeral home,
Monday, October 4, 2010 at 9:30AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial
at 10:00AM at St. Mary’s Church, Corning, NY. Committal prayers and interment
will be at the family plot in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Corning, NY. The family
would appreciate memorial donations be given in Mary’s name to: All Saint’s
Parish, 222 Dodge Ave., Corning, NY 14830 or Corning Community Food Bank,
35 W. William St., Corning, NY 14830. - Corning Leader, October 1, 2010
KAFCHINSKI Alice Kafchinski Dobrosielski
95, of 297 SR3006, Meshoppen, PA died
at the Meadow View Senior
Living Center, Montrose, on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 25, 2010. She was
born in Scranton on Feb. 10, 1915, the daughter of the late Joseph and
Rose Duda Kafchinski. Growing up in Scranton, her family later moved to
Auburn Twp., Susquehanna County, when she was a young woman. It was after
her family moved to Auburn Twp. that she met and later married her husband,
Thaddeus (Teddy) Dobrosielski, on Jan. 30, 1937. During their first
year of marriage, they lived in Phillipsburg, NJ, where they started their
family. After moving back to Auburn Twp., she and her husband owned and
operated a dairy farm where they lived their entire life, working and raising
their family. Mr. Dobrosielski preceded her in death on March 2, 2000.
Before moving to Susquehanna County, Mrs. Dobrosielski was employed as
an aide at Mercy Hospital in Scranton. After her marriage and raising her
family, she was busy being a farmer’s wife, enjoying the yearly preserving
and canning from her garden. She also enjoyed crocheting and was an avid
reader. In her later years, she loved to babysit her grandchildren. She
was a member of St. Bonaventure’s/St. Joachim’s Roman Catholic Churches
and was a member of the church choir and the Altar and Rosary Society.
Surviving are a son and his wife, David and Vivian Dobrosielski of Hudson,
NY; three daughters, Rose Marie Dobrosielski of Meshoppen, Ann Marie and
her husband, Gerald Lashley of Centreville, VA and Joan and her husband,
Gordon Dickey of Fairfax, VA; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren,
and she was looking forward to her four other great-grandchildren on the
way. She is also survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Chester and Jean
Kafchinski of Oneonta, NY; a sister, Clara Strempek of Scranton and several
nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Sept. 30
at 10:30 a.m. from the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main St., Meshoppen, with
a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. from St. Joachim's Roman Catholic
Church in Meshoppen, with Fr. Joseph Manarchuck of the church, officiating.
Interment will be in St. Bonaventure’s Cemetery in Auburn. Family and friends
may call at the funeral home on Wednesday evening, Sept. 29 from 7 to 9
p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s
Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. - Wyalusing
Rocket Courier, September 30, 2010
KEISER Ruth A. Stahl
91, formerly of Dewart, died
Thursday, Sept. 28, 2010 at Kramm
Health and Rehabilitation Center, Watsontown where she had been residing
the past few years. Born April 8, 1919 in rural Milton, she was the daughter
of the late John H. and Letha A. (Kreppennick) Keiser. She was married
to Donald M. Stahl for 33 years until his death in 1975. Ruth was raised
in the Pottsgrove area and graduated from Pottsgrove schools. Earlier in
life she had worked at the former Montgomery Mills and then later assisted
her daughter at Granny K’s Bakery in Dewart for many years. She enjoyed
reading, especially her Bible. She loved and prayed for her family daily.
She was a member of Watsontown Baptist Church. Surviving are a son and
daughter-in-law, John L. and Debbie Stahl, Blythewood, SC; three daughters
and sons-in-law: Donna M. and Calvin Pidcoe, Watsontown; Jean L. and Gary
Kahle, Milton; and Blanche and the Rev. Ronald Kilgus, Coalville; 11 grandchildren,
21 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson. Preceding her in death
besides her husband was a brother, Maurice Keiser. Friends are invited
to call at Brooks Funeral Home, 124 Main Street, Watsontown from 10 to
11 AM Friday where the funeral will be held at 11:00 AM with the Rev. James
Ritter, her pastor officiating, assisted by her son-in-law, the Rev. Ronald
Kilgus. Burial will follow in Presbyterian Cemetery, McEwensville. - Williamsport
Sun Gazette, September 30, 2010
KESTER Thomas L
CHEEKTOWAGA, NY — Thomas L. Kester September 21, 2010 of Cheektowaga,
NY; formerly of Corning, NY. Beloved husband of the late Marie (nee Osterhoudt)
Kester. Dearest father of James (Nancy) Kester. Brother of the late Jack
(late Mary) Kester and the late Dolores (late Raymond) Manning. Also survived
by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial
will be celebrated on Saturday October 2, 2010 in St. Vincent de Paul Church,
222 Dodge Avenue, Corning, NY at 10:00 am. Interment Saint Mary’s Cemetery,
Corning, NY. Mr. Kester was a member of the Elks Lodge #1071. Flowers
gratefully declined. If desired, contributions may be made to either Hospice
or the Alzheimer’s Association of WNY. Arrangements by Melvin J Sliwinski
Funeral Home. - Corning Leader, September 29, 2010
KITHCART Truman L. Kithcart Jr.
41, of Federal Way, Wash., died
in Tacoma on Sept. 27, 2010.
He was born May 6, 1969, in Sayre, Pa. Truman proudly served his country
as a sergeant in the United States Army, and spent two tours in Iraq and
Afghanistan. He loved the outdoors and would often "go playing," whether
to ride quads and motorcycles or to go shooting. He is survived by
his loving wife Teresa Kithcart. He is also survived by: his mother Shirley
Kithcart of Nichols, N.Y.; a son, Cody Welles; two step-sons, William and
Anthony Keane of Federal Way, Wash.; two brothers, David Kithcart of Nolanville,
Texas, and Larry (April) Kithcart of Towanda, Pa.; three sisters, Diane
(Cecil) Bailey of Wyalusing, Pa., Lorie (Joseph) Thies of Nichols, N.Y.,
and Faye (David) Williams of Nolanville, Texas; and many nieces and nephews
that loved him very much. He was preceded in death by: his father,
Truman Kithcart Sr.; brother, James Kithcart; and two sisters, Pamela Kithcart
and Karen Hitchcock. The viewing will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday,
Oct. 3, 2010, at Tuell-McKee Funeral Home, 2215 6th Avenue, Tacoma, WA
98403; (253) 272-1414. Funeral services will follow at 11:30 a.m. on Monday,
Oct. 4, with a graveside service with military honors at 2 p.m. at Tahoma
National Cemetery in Kent, Wash. - Towanda Daily Review, October 1, 2010
KREITZ Ernest L. "Ernie" Kreitz Jr.,
78, of S. Broad St., Jersey Shore, died
surrounded by his loving
family on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010, in the Williamsport Regional Medical
Center following a brief illness. He was born Nov. 24, 1931, a son of Ernest
L. and Eva Mae Fulkrod Kreitz Sr. He was a 1950 graduate of Jersey Shore
High School. He entered the U. S. Air Force in 1950. Ernie married his
high school sweetheart Marian L. Miller on Aug. 27, 1955 at the Evangelical
United Brethren Church in Avis. This past August they celebrated their
55th wedding anniversary. He was a lifelong member of the St. John Lutheran
Church of Jersey Shore. Ernie was employed by Hammermill Paper Co. in Lock
Haven, retiring in 1982. He enjoyed bowling and was an avid golfer and
Penn State fan. Besides his wife Marian, he is survived by his children,
Karen Chianelli of Montoursville, Sherrill (Robert) Reynolds of Muncy and
Steve Kreitz and his companion Kim Garlick of Woolrich; his grandchildren,
Joe (Patty) Kreitz, Jason Kreitz, Stephanie Kreitz, Kristina (Thomas) Engle
and Nathan Reynolds; four great-grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren;
and his sister, Edna Thomas of Jersey Shore. He was predeceased by his
parents and a brother, Donald Kreitz. Ernie's Life Celebration will begin
with a visitation on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the
Rearick-Carpenter Funeral Home, "A Life Celebration Home," 1002 Allegheny
St., Jersey Shore, with services to follow at 11 a.m. with Rev. Kerry Aucker
officiating. Interment will be in Jersey Shore Cemetery. His family suggests
contributions be made to St. John Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 229 S.
Broad St., Jersey Shore, PA 17740. - Williamsport Sun Gazette, September
28, 2010
LITTLE Beulah M. Stackhouse
81, of Hughesville, died at 7:40 a.m., September 29, 2010, at the Muncy
Valley Hospital, Skilled Nursing Unit. She was born July 10, 1929, in Sullivan
County, a daughter of the late Jason B. and Agnes (Fritz) Little. October
1, 1949, she married Carl E. Stackhouse, who survives. Beulah retired from
the State Correctional Institute, Muncy, as a captain after 23 years of
service. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren,
and was a member of the American Legion, Post 104, Montoursville. She graduated
from Sonestown High School, class of 1947 and was of the Methodist faith.
In addition to her husband of 60 years, she is survived by a daughter,
Diane (Lester Poust), Muncy; son, Rudy (Phyllis) Strackhouse, Spring Mills;
two granddaughters, Lesha (Brian) Allen, Bellefonte and Lori Stackhouse,
Red Lion; a great-grandson, Michael Allen; two sisters, Doris (George)
Rider, Eagles Mere and Eleanor (Donald) Shaheen, Hughesville; half-sister,
Judy Hart, South Williamsport; half-brother, Ronald Little, Muncy; sister-in-law,
Betty Little, Montoursville; and a brother-in-law, Kenneth Poust, Montoursville.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth "Libby" Poust and two
brothers, Kenneth Little and Mervin Little. Services will be at the convenience
of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to: Make-A-Wish, The
Gulf Tower, 707 Grant St., Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Arrangements have been
entrusted to the McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home, 557 E. Water St., Hughesville,
PA 17737. - Williamsport Sun Gazette, September 30, 2010
LOMISON Lori S. Lovell
49, of South Williamsport, succumbed to cancer on Wednesday, September
22, 2010, at Sycamore Manor Health Center following a long courageous battle.
Lori was born in Williamsport on May 7, 1961, a daughter of the late John
G. Sr. and Dorothy L. Hall Lomison. She was a member of New Covenant United
Church of Christ and had been employed as the night-time head cashier at
the former Hill's Dept. Store. Lori enjoyed bingo, shooting pool, cards
and board games and had been active with Little League when her children
were younger, but her greatest joy was spending time with her children
and grandchildren to whom she was devoted. Surviving is her husband of
14 years, David E. Lovell; a son, Spencer T. (Jamie) Lomison of Shermansdale;
a daughter, Jessica L. Parsons and a step-son, David E. Lovell II both
of South Williamsport; ten grandchildren; four siblings, John G. (Sandy)
Lomison Jr. of Wash., Sharon L. (James F.) Sprinkle of Williamsport, Thomas
F. (Lenore) Lomison of Newville and Leigh Burchanowski of South Williamsport.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at the Crouse Funeral
Home, 133 E. Third St., Williamsport, with her pastor, Rev. Clara Benson
officiating. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 1 to 2:30
p.m. on Saturday. In lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests donations
in Lori's name may be made to The Gatehouse, 1100 Grampian Blvd., third
floor, Williamsport PA or to Susquehanna Health Hospice, 1100 Grampian
Blvd., 4 south, Williamsport, PA 17701. - Williamsport Sun Gazette,
September 24, 2010
LYONS Marie (Mary) Anita Strachen
was born to Thomas Joseph Lyons and Flora Catherine (Worster) Lyons
in New York City, NY on 27 August 1919. Marie spent her early childhood
in New York City but later moved to Elmira, NY. Mom was a "Rosie the Riveter"
during World War II, working in the local area factories to help the war
effort. After the war, while working in a music store, she met Robert L.
Strachen and they were married on 14 April 1948 in Elmira. Mom loved music,
cooking, travel and making miniature rooms and houses. She was active in
the community, serving as a lector at St. John the Evangelist Church in
New Hartford, NY and learning and becoming certified to transcribe books
into Braille after a child in the community became blind. After Dad retired
they moved to Seaview, WA, where she was active with the local museum and
humane society. They returned to New York in Sept. 1998 and she passed
quietly on 23 Sept. 2010 at the Masonic Care Community. Marie was preceded
in death by her husband of 60 years in 2005. She is survived by her three
children, John R. Strachen and wife Mary of New Hartford, NY, Judith A.
Harpel and husband Wayne of Brush Prairie, WA, and Stephen R. Strachen
and wife Linda of Llano, TX; and grandchildren, Samantha, Matthew, Andrew,
Hannah, Nathan, Josiah and Samuel Strachen, Christopher Harpel and wife
Cecilia, Lindsay Galofre and husband Gabriel; and one great-grandchild,
Isabella Galofre. Calling hours will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Sept. 29th
at Dimbleby, Friedel, Williams & Edmunds Funeral Homes on 13 Oxford
Rd, New Hartford, NY. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. John the Evangelist
Church, in New Hartford, NY on Thursday, Sept. 30th, at 10:00 a.m. In lieu
of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to the American
Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd., Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852. - Elmira
Star Gazette, September 29, 2010
MAIER Mary A
Caledonia, N.Y. — MAIER, Mary A. - Mary A. Putney - On September 25,
2010 at age 69. She is survived by her fiancé, Melvin Izbinski:
her children, Timothy (Shirley) Putney, Marjorie Kucy, Thomas Putney, James
(Donna) Putney; 9 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; sisters, Virginia
Maurer, Margaret (Earl) Foster, Theresa Brongo, Laurie Hamilton; brothers,
Charles (Carol), Francis (JoAnne), Donald and Henry Maier, brothers-in-law,
Duane (Louise) Putney and Loren Putney; several nieces and nephews. Predeceased
by her daughter, Bonnie West; sister Dorothy Ciaccia and brother, John
Maier. No prior calling. Friends are invited to attend her Memorial Mass
10:00 A.M. Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at St. Agnes Church, Avon. Interment
St. Agnes Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Autism
Society, American Cancer Society or American Diabetes Association. Arrangement
by Stephenson-Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., Avon, NY. - Corning Leader,
September 28, 2010
MAINUS Richard Henry
Wellsboro Gazette - October 29, 1986
Richard Henry Mainus, 70 years of age, a resident of the Forest View
Manor, Elkland, died Sunday. Oct. 26,1986, in the Soldiers and Sailors
Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Mr. Mainus was born July 2,1916, in
Keating Summit, the son of Willard R. and Mabel Louise Cook Mainus.
He was a retired employee of Ingersol Rand, Painted Post, N.Y; Survivors
include a son, David, of Knoxville; a sister, Miss Hilda Virginia Mainus,
of Galeton; a brother, Leonard Mainus, of Franklin. Private funeral services
were held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements were by the Tussey-Mosher
Funeral Home, Wellsboro.
MERRITT Thomas L. Merritt
55, of Wyalusing Township, died
on Sept. 27, 2010, at his home.
He was born on March 27, 1955, in Sayre, Pa., a son of Walter and Gladys
(Johnson) Merritt. Thomas earned rank as a corporal in the United States
Marine Corps having served during the Vietnam era. On April 29, 1988, he
married Lisa South Merritt. They had celebrated their 22nd wedding anniversary.
He enjoyed time spent with his family, fishing, hunting and being in the
outdoors. He leaves surviving his wife: Lisa Merritt, at home; his mother:
Gladys (Jamie) Merritt, of Laceyville, Pa.; by six children: Thomas Merritt,
of Mehoopany, Pa., Ashley (Louis) Gomez, of Mehoopany, Pa., Tonya Merritt,
of Wyalusing, Pa., Josh (Sarah Beth) Merritt, of Wyalusing, Pa.; step-children:
George Farr, of Wyalusing, Pa., Erin (Jay) Farr, of Wysox, Pa.; brothers
and sisters: Walter (Diane) Merritt, Jr., Patty (Fred) Strawser; Gary Merritt,
(special sister and brother-in-law) Susie (Paul) Brown; Betty (Ambros)
Bailey, Joseph (Kim) Merritt, Kelly (Arthur) Westbrook; and by eight grandchildren:
Skyla, Christian, Marieanna, Jasper, Hayden, Andrea, Alex and Jade; by
a very special nephew: Todd Parkhurst; and by many nieces, nephews and
cousins. Friends and family are invited to call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday,
Sept. 30, 2010, at the McHenry Funeral Home, 106 Church Street, Wyalusing,
Pa. There will be no funeral service. In lieu of flowers memorials,
donations may be made directly to the family to assist with expenses. -
Towanda Daily Review, September 28, 2010
MILLER Betty Louise Fleming
65, of 203 Lunar Lane, Milton, died
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
at Kramm Healthcare Center, Milton. Born November 25, 1944 in Williamsport,
she was a daughter of the late Junior Frank and Clara Irene (Baker) Miller.
Betty was previously employed as a bartender at the American Legion in
Lewisburg. She was a member of several auxiliaries and lodges, including
the Clyde F. Mowrer American Legion Post 323, Watsontown; the Loyal Order
of Moose Lodge 171, Milton; BPOE (Elks) Lodge 913, Milton; the 40 et 8
Club, Northumberland; and the Muffley-Huff Post #8206 V.F.W., Turbotville.
Surviving are one son, Melvin E. Kurtz, Jr. of Ocean City, MD; two brothers,
Donald A. (Elaine) Miller of Montgomery and Fred D. Miller of Sarasota,
FL; two sisters, Kathryn I. (Russell) Mingle, Saylorsburg, and Marjorie
D. (Elwood) Ackley of Bloomsburg; two nieces; four nephews; and her former
husband, Kenneth Fleming of Lewisburg. In addition to her parents, she
was predeceased by a daughter, Charlene. Friends will be received Monday,
Oct. 4, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Cronrath-Grenoble Funeral Home, 308 Main
St., Watsontown, where the funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday.
Officiating will be Rev. Jill Seagle, pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church,
Delaware Run. Burial will follow in Uniontown Cemetery, Allenwood.
- Williamsport Sun Gazette, September 30, 2010
MIRIELLO Josephine “Jay” Todor
85, formerly of Mt. Carmel, died
Friday, September 24, 2010
at Kramm Health and Rehabilitation Center, Watsontown, where she had resided
the past five years. Born March 19, 1925 in Mt. Carmel, she was the
daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Cornitti) Miriello. She and
her husband, John Todor celebrated 28 years of marriage until his death
April 2, 1978. She had attended Mt. Carmel area schools and had worked
at the Mt. Carmel Blouse Factory. She was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic
Church, Mt. Carmel and enjoyed bowling and reading. Surviving are a son
and daughter-in-law, John and Mary Todor of Turbotville; two grandsons,
Nick and his wife Heidi of Williamsport and Jonathan in Tuscon, AZ; two
great-grandsons, Ryan and Collin and a sister, Theresa Manney of Edison,
NJ. Preceding her in death besides her husband were two sisters,
Carrie Palovick and Grace “Betty” Mozloom and two brothers, Sam and Joseph
Miriello. Friends are invited to call at the Church of the Resurrection,
75 Musser Lane, Muncy from 9 to 10 AM Wednesday where a mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM. Friends and family are also invited
to the graveside committal service which will be held Wednesday at 1:00
PM at All Saints Cemetery, Elysburg. The family suggests contributions
in her memory be made to Kramm’s Residents Fund, 245 East Eighth Street,
Watsontown, PA 17777. - Williamsport Sun Gazette, September 26, 2010 [Brooks
Funeral Home obit]
MORLEY John Richard
On Sept. 22, 2010, John Richard Morley of Baldwin, Md., died
.
John was a l961 graduate of Athens High School and served in the United
States Navy from l962 - l966. Beloved husband of Jennifer Morley
(nee Moore); devoted father of Arthur John Morley and wife Nicole and Megan
Sutherland Morley; loving grandfather of Jaynie, Jordan, Jenna and Jack
Morley, dear brother of Fay Morley and Fran Nagle; also survived by many
nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial contributions in John's name may
be made to Heron Harbour Hospice, VAMHCS-#23B, Perry Point, MD 21902 or
the National LeioMyoSarcoma Foundation, 18623 County Road - 12S, Foley,
AL 36535-3738. - Sayre Morning Times, September 30, 2010
MORSE Gerald G
Caton, N.Y. — Gerald G. Morse, age 71, of Caton, NY passed on Sunday,
September 26, 2010 at his home, surrounded by his family. Mr. Morse was
born on May 29,1939 in Corning, the son of Merle R. and Lorraine (Clark)
Morse. He married Ruth Stull on December 28, 1957. Gerald was
a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He owned a
30 foot cruiser and loved boating, along with hunting, and fishing. He
especially loved his Genesee Cream Ale. His little dog, Stinker, has been
his companion by his side for the past four years. Gerald is survived
by his wife: Ruth Morse; two daughters: Tina Walker and significant other,
David Race, both of Bloomfield, NY, and Colleen (William) Rood of Corning;
three sons: Jerry Morse, II of Corning, Chris (Monica) Morse of Rochester,
NY, and Brian Morse and significant other, Debbie Cacala, both of Pine
City, NY; sister: Gail Scanlon of Florida; two brothers: Robert (Jeannie)
Morse and Ronald (Kay) Morse, both of Florida; nine grandchildren, seven
great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his sister, Virginia (Sam) Chilson. Calling hours
will be at Carpenter's Funeral Home, LLC, 14 East Pulteney Street in Corning
on Saturday, October 2nd from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to Southern Tier Hospice & Palliative Care, 11751
East Corning Road, Corning, NY 14830. - Corning Leader, September 29, 2010
MUFFLY Ray W. Muffly, 78, of 118 Berkley Drive, Watsontown, died
peacefully in the presence of his family on Tuesday, September 28,
2010 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born November 30, 1931
in Milton, he was a son of the late Abram C. and Ardis M. (Kelly) Muffly.
He and his wife, the former Lulu B. Wertman, were married on October 27,
1954. His death breaks a marital union of 55 years. Ray was a 1949
graduate of Danville High School and became tax collector for the borough
of Watsontown for 16 years. He retired as bookkeeper for Diehl Chevrolet,
Lewisburg in 1992. As a devoted husband, father and grandfather he
also enjoyed spending time with the rest of his family and friends. As
a master craftsman, he enjoyed building custom made wooden furniture in
his workshop at his home and collecting antique model tractors and beer
steins. He was a longtime member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church,
Watsontown. In addition to his wife he is survived by one daughter
and son-in-law, Robin M. and Daniel Hering of Allenwood; one son, Kevin
R. Muffly of Watsontown; three sisters, DeLane Simmons of Watsontown, LaVarnie
Johnson of Georgia and Ardis Bucher of New Columbia; six grandchildren
and three great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Ray was predeceased
by two brothers, Roy Muffly and Terry D. Muffly. Friends will be received
from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at First Evangelical
Lutheran Church, 400 Main Street, Watsontown, where his funeral will be
held at 2 p.m. officiated by his pastor Rev. James H. Fladland. Burial
will follow in Watsontown Cemetery. The family will provide the flowers
and suggests memorial contributions be made to First Evangelical Lutheran
Church, 400 Main Street, Watsontown, PA 17777. The family is being assisted
by Cronrath-Grenoble Funeral Home, 308 Main Street, Watsontown. - Williamsport
Sun Gazette, September 30, 2010
NELSON Tex E.
Age 83 of Elmira Heights, NY. He was born July 18, 1927 in Elmira,
son of the late Nels and Sophia (Nordquist) Nelson and died
Thursday,
September 30, 2010 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He is survived by
his loving wife of 54 years, Mary; children and their spouses Sally and
Les Richmond, Patrick and Patricia Nelson, Tex M. Nelson, Renie Nelson,
Kathy and Jacque Wilkens, David Nelson; 9 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren;
nephew Dan Nelson; niece Kathleen Nelson; grand niece Logan Nelson. Tex
was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from USF&G Insurance. Private
services will take place at the convenience of the family. The Nelson family
thanks the nursing staff on 4D at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center especially
Stephanie; Southern Tier Hospice and a special thank you to Mike and Theresa.
Walter J. Kent Funeral Home is assisting the family. - Elmira Star Gazette,
October 1, 2010
NOLDE Anthony Derf Nolde
82, renowned musician and loving father and friend, passed on peacefully
in the night on September 25, 2010. Derf was born September 22, 1928, in
Wyndmoor, Pa., the son the late Reverend Dr. O. Frederick Nolde and the
late Ellen Jarden Nolde. He graduated from Germantown Friends School and
earned his bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Pennsylvania
and a master's degree in music from Manhattan School of Music then joined
the faculty at Rutgers University. During this time he nurtured his love
for his newly found joy and talent for jazz, which he pursued the rest
of his lifetime. Derf opened his music store, Nolde's Music Box, in Flemington,
N.J., and 30 years ago formed the Keystone Jazz Group. The band performed
together as recently as this past July in Eagles Mere, Pa., celebrating
24 years of concert seasons there. Derf is survived by his son, Scott
Frederick Nolde and Scott's wife Wendy Hughes, Sydney, Australia; daughter,
Catherine (Kate) Nolde, Turbotville, Pa.; and their mother, Jane. He and
his companion, Alice Berendzen, have celebrated life together for the last
20 years. He is also survived by his dear grandchildren, Gwyneth, Christian,
and Bronwen all of Australia, as well as his sisters, Suzanne Van Leer
Nolde, Wyndmoor, Pa., and Fredericka Berger, University Park, Md. Derf
was a man with great presence and cheer. His smile and his manner were
infectious, and his love of music apparent to all. He inspired audiences
with appearances on stages in Philadelphia, New Jersey, New York, Florida,
New Orleans, Richmond, as well as many other places, including Eagles Mere,
Pa., where he spent 30 years of his life. A tribute to Derf's life is planned
by his family at the end of October. Contributions in Derf's honor can
be made to The Community Conservatory, 4459 W. Swamp Road, Doylestown,
PA 18902. - Williamsport Sun Gazette, October 1, 2010
OLMSTEAD Thomas William
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY — Thomas William Olmstead died
after a
brief illness on May 20th, 2010 at his home in Long Island City, NY.
Tom was born August 6, 1949. Having grown up in Corning, NY, Tom graduated
from Corning-Painted Post East High School, later to attend the American
Academy of Performing Arts in NYC. Tom was a music enthusiast, and
sang in the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Jersey City, NJ. His love of
music was his occupation and career in voice, having worked at Local 802
Musicians Union, Patelson Music Store, and Colony Music Store at the time
of his death. He was an outspoken advocate of theatre and song and represented
many interests in the music and theatre industry in New York City.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh and Dorthy Olmstead, and
is survived by his Aunt, Marjorie Westbrook Olmstead and two first cousins,
Janice Leeson of Columbus, Ohio, and Annette Baldwin of Mechanicsville,
Virginia, and a special friend, Michael Monaco of NYC. A Memorial
Service will be held at Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Hammondsport, NY at
2:00 PM on Friday, October 8, 2010, officiated by the Reverend Paul Rowley.
- Corning Leader, October 1, 2010
PARKER Margaret Jane Feudale
went into the hands of our Lord on Sept. 24, 2010. She had been ill
for the past few years and had resided at Valley View Nursing Center, Montoursville,
and in her last hours she was surrounded by her loving family. She was
born July 22, 1934, in Shamokin, the daughter of Lahoma Linton and Clarence
Parker. She graduated from Shamokin High in 1953. She married Leonard H.
Feudale on Sept. 16, 1955. During her illness she attended the Albright
Life Center and was well attended by the Valley View staff. Surviving are
her four daughters and spouses, Lorraine and Dennis Noll of New Columbia,
Catherine and George Van Kirk of Lewisburg, Theresa Feudale of Lewisburg
and Ann Marie Bruno of Williamsport; and one son, Leonard H. Feudale Jr.
and his wife Cindy of Oklahoma City, Okla. Also surviving are nine grandchildren;
13 great grandchildren; four sisters, Hannah McKinney, Peggy Broscius,
Lahoma Wagner and Tina Linton; four brothers, Henry Linton, Sam Parker,
Gene Parker and Jimmy Linton. Two brothers, Jack Parker and Daniel Parker,
and a son-in-law, David Bruno, preceded her in death. A memorial
service will be held at First Church of Christ Disciples, 1250 Almond St.,
Williamsport on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Kenneth
Weiss officiating. In lieu of flowers the family respectfully suggests
memorial contributions may be made to Albright Life, 901 Memorial Ave.,
Williamsport, PA or First Church of Christ Disciples, 1250 Almond St. Williamsport,
PA 17701. - Williamsport Sun Gazette, September 27, 2010
PENTZ Anna L. Gilbert
94, of Montoursville, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, September
28, 2010, at the Williamsport Regional Medical Center. She was born June
10, 1916, in Montoursville. Anna married Dorsey M. Gilbert on November
24, 1938, with whom she shared 55 years of marriage. She was a member of
Faith United Methodist Church. Anna worked as a secretary for the Lycoming
Hotel and Woolever Transfer. Anna loved volunteering at her church, walking
with her friends, cooking and being involved with her family's activities.
Surviving are her children; son, R. Frederick (Sandy) Gilbert and daughter,
Kay E. (Douglas) Dietrick both of Montoursville; seven grandchildren, Dean
(Judith) Gilbert, Crystal (David) Miller, Michael (Nancy) Stopper, David
Stopper, Karen Dietrick, Deborah Dietrick, and Michael (Michelle) Dietrick;
thirteen great-grandchildren; twin sisters, Mary Tyson of Mich., and Helen
Krumruy of Alaska. Anna was predeceased by her husband, Dorsey M. Gilbert,
in 1993; a daughter, Patricia Stopper; and a brother, Harry Thomas Pentz.
Relatives and friends are invited to Anna's Memorial Service at Faith United
Methodist Church, 700 Fairview Dr., Montoursville, PA 17754-1626. Services
will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 2, 2010. In lieu of flowers,
family suggests memorial contributions be made to Faith United Methodist
Church. Arrangements are being handled by the James C. Maneval Funeral
Home, Ltd., "A Life Celebration Home," 500 W. Fourth St., Williamsport.
- Williamsport Sun Gazette, September 30, 2010
RICHARDS Sylvia K. Turner, 72, formerly of Northway Road, Williamsport, died Tuesday, September 28, 2010, at the Rose View Center, Williamsport. Sylvia was born in Erie, Pa., on January 15, 1938, the daughter of William J. and Estelle G. Bederman Richards. She was a 1955 graduate of the former St. Mary's High School and had been employed by The Grit before her marriage. She is a member of The Church of St. Ann. Sylvia was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Thomas E. Turner Sr., who died May 9, 2009. Sylvia is survived by her two sons, Thomas E. Turner Jr. and his wife Karen of Montoursville, and Timothy Turner and his fiance Mary, of Loyalsock Twp.; seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a brother, Ronald W. Richards of Cogan Station; and a sister-in-law, Dotty Richards of Loyalsock Twp. In addition to her parents and husband, Sylvia was preceded in death by a daughter, Colleen Turner; two brothers, Gary A Richards and William C. Richards; and a sister, Nancy A Richards. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at The Church of St. Ann, 1223 Northway Road at 10 a.m. on Saturday with her pastor, Rev. Paul C. Fontanella officiating, with burial to follow at Wildwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the Crouse Funeral Home, 133 E. Third St., Williamsport, on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. with a recitation of the rosary at 5:45 p.m. - Williamsport
ROKITKA James
James Rokitka, age 50, of Wellsboro, PA, died Monday, September 27,
2010 at the Green Home, Wellsboro, PA. James was born August 27, 1960 in
Buffalo, NY, a son of Eugene A. and Marjorie (LoVallo) Rokitka. James
is survived by a son, Nicholas DelSordo of Hamburg, NY; a brother, Eugene
Rokitka, Jr. of Buffalo, NY; and a sister, Sandra A. Westley of Wellsboro,
PA. He was predeceased by his parents, and a nephew, Michael Haefner of
Darien, NY. In keeping with James wishes, there will be no services.
The Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC,
637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA is assisting the family. - Williamsport
Sun Gazette, September 28, 2010
ROSBACH Wayne L. Rosbach
age 45, of Forksville, Pa., died
on Friday, Sept. 24, 2010,
at his home. He was born on March 21, 1965, in Williamsport, Pa., a son
of Leonard E. and Nancy (Stahlnecker) Rosbach. Wayne has been a lifetime
resident of Sullivan County. He graduated from Sullivan County High School
with the Class of 1983. On Aug. 16, 1986, he married the former Janet
Gilbert in Forksville, Pa. Wayne and Janet have celebrated 24 years of
marriage. He presently was employed by Sullivan County Rural Electric as
a lineman. He was formerly employed by Baumunk's Lumber Company for 23
years. He was a member of the Forksville United Methodist Church.
His other memberships include: Local Union No. 13 IBEW; Forksville Volunteer
Fire Company, and was currently 2nd Assistant Chief, he served as a past
Fire Chief for 10 years from 1987-1997. Wayne enjoyed hunting, four wheeling,
NASCAR, and was a Steelers football fan. He found pleasure and fun in playing
jokes on family and friends. He leaves surviving his wife, Janet Rosbach,
at home; a son, Derrick James Rosbach, at home; his mother, Nancy Rosbach,
of Forksville, Pa.; a brother, Randy A. (Debra) Rosbach, of Forksville,
Pa.; and his several uncles, aunts and cousins. He was preceded in
death by his father, Leonard Rosbach; his father-in-law, Joe Gilbert; grandparents,
Rex and Thelma Rosbach, and Wilbert and Mary Stahlnecker. Friends and family
are invited to call from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 28, at the Russell
P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter Street, Dushore, Pa., and from 10-11
a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 29. Funeral services will be held at 11
a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 29, in the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, with
Pastor Linda Renninger officiating. Interment will immediately follow in
Forksville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: Forksville
Volunteer Fire Company, 64 Main Street, Forksville, PA 18616; American
Heart Association American Heart Association American Heart Association
American Heart Association of Northeastern Pennsylvania, 228 South Russell
Avenue, Williamsport, PA 17701; or Geisinger's Janet Weis Children's Hospital,
Danville, PA 17822, in memory of Wayne L. Rosbach. - Towanda Daily Review,
September 27, 2010
ROYER Ernest
Wellsboro Agitator - May 13, 1931
Ernest, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Royer of Elkland, died
May 4, of pneumonia. He was born July 6, 1929. Besides his
parents he is survived by one brother, Eugene Jr., his grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. Walter Buck of Elkland, and Harold VanDusen of Elmira.
RUSSELL Martha Jane Russell Ronemus
82, a resident of the Valley View Nursing Center, celebrated her victory
day on Wednesday, September 22, 2010. Born in Washington Twp., Lycoming
County, Pa., on Friday, February 10, 1928, she was the daughter of the
late James Brady and Miriam (Bailey) Russell. Jane was the widow of Thomas
H. Ronemus, who preceded her in death on April 9, 2005. She was a 1945
graduate of Montgomery-Clinton High School. Jane was a lifelong learner,
having attended the former Williamsport School of Commerce and the Williamsport
Area Community College. She was retired from Lycoming County and had also
been employed as an insurance agent and had prepared personal taxes for
many individuals and companies. Jane was also the proprietor of Hair by
Jerry. Following her retirement, she was employed as a bookkeeper by STEP.
Earlier in life she had been employed by Williams Steno Service.
Jane was a former member of the Washington Presbyterian Church at Allenwood.
She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, a former
president and member of the Elimsport Cemetery Association and had been
an active member of the Lycoming County Housing Authority. She enjoyed
collecting dolls and especially enjoyed her Boston Terrier dogs.
She is survived by one brother and sister-in-law, Robert B. and Jane Russell,
Allenwood; one brother-in-law, John Snoddy, Allenwood; four nephews, Dr.
John (Carol) Russell, St. Louis, Mo., Thomas (Susan) Snoddy, Allenwood,
Terry (Sue) Snoddy, Allenwood, Dr. Jay Snoddy, Knoxville, Tenn.; two nieces,
JoAnn (Massimo) Fremiotti, Tunkhannock, Christina (Dr. Daniel) Maloney,
Morgantown, W.Va.; and one niece-in-law, Cathy Russell, Morgantown, W.Va.
Jane is also survived by eleven great-nephews, six great-nieces, six great-great-nephews
and three great-great-nieces. In addition to her husband, she was preceded
in death by one sister, Margaret Ellen Snoddy and one nephew, Dr. Richard
Russell. Funeral services will be conducted from the Elimsport United
Methodist Church, 16145 State Route 44 Highway, Elimsport at 11 a.m. on
Saturday, September 25, 2010, with Rev. James R. Sunderland Jr. officiating.
Interment will be in the Elimsport Cemetery. Friends may call on Saturday
from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church. The family will provide the flowers.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Sunrise Terrace,
C/O Valley View Nursing Center, 2140 Warrensville Road, Montoursville,
PA 17754. Arrangements are being handled by the Galen R. Betzer Funeral
Service, 40 E. Houston Ave., Montgomery. - Williamsport Sun Gazette, September
24, 2010
SEWALT Bruce F. Sewalt
96, of 2160 Warrensville Road, Montoursville and formerly of the 800
block of Cemetery Street, died Thursday, September 23, 2010, at the Valley
View Nursing Center. Bruce and his wife, the former Grace A. Duvall, observed
their 68th wedding anniversary on March 28, 2010. Bruce was a member of
the First United Methodist Church, New Hope Campus, and a 1932 graduate
of the Jersey Shore High School. He enjoyed square dancing, was an avid
gardener and an active sportsman. Bruce worked for the war effort as a
machine tool operator at Bendix Aviation. He then worked for Stroehmann's,
the former Avco, and retired from the former Williamsport Fabricators and
Geiger Brothers in 1978. Born April 7, 1914, in Jersey Shore, he was the
son of John M. and Hattie J. Fry Sewalt Sr. Surviving, in addition to his
wife of Montoursville, are son, Richard L. (Mikky) Sewalt of Dover; daughter,
Gail L. (Neal) Sewalt Vreeland of Poultoney, Vt.; three grandchildren;
two step-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services
will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the New Hope Campus, 1157 Market St.,
with the Rev. Charles P. Johnson officiating. No visitation. Burial will
be at the convenience of the family in Jersey Shore Cemetery. The family
will provide the flowers and suggests contributions may be made to New
Hope. - Williamsport Sun Gazette, September 28, 2010
SHERWOOD Harriet E. "Hattie" Sykes
95, of Hughesville, died Thursday, September 30, 2010, at the Gatehouse.
She was born August 7, 1915, in Penn Township, Lycoming County, a daughter
of the late Charles H. and Martha M. Houck Sherwood. On June 16, 1934,
she married the late Robert P. Sykes, who died
May 5, 2000. She
was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hughesville. Hattie
had worked at the former Relda Apparel until her retirement in 1974. Earlier
in life she had worked at Sylvania, Montoursville; the former J. K. Rishel
Furniture Factory, and prepared meals in the 40 and 8, Highland Lake; the
Lycoming Hotel and in area restaurants. She was a life member of the Glen
Sharrow American Legion Post 35 Auxiliary, Hughesville, for over 61 years
and a life member of the Women of the Moose, Williamsport, Chapter 384.
Hattie enjoyed embroidery, crocheting, cooking, canning, sewing, visiting
and entertaining. She is survived by nieces and nephews. In addition
to her husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Anna Rynearson
and Emma Evans and two brothers, Harry and William L. Sherwood. Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the McCarty-Thomas Funeral
Home, 557 E. Water St., Hughesville by Rev. Cinda J. Brucker. The interment
will be in the Twin Hills Memorial Park, Muncy. The family will receive
friends in the funeral home Tuesday from 10 a.m. till the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Evangelical
Lutheran Church, Main and Academy St., Hughesville, PA 17737 or The Gate
House, Divine Providence Hospital, 1100 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport, PA
17701. - Williamsport Sun Gazette, October 1, 2010
SHIMKETS Lillian H. Kolczynski
83, of Montoursville, died at Cooper Hospital in Camden, N.J. on Tuesday,
September 28, 2010. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., on September 29, 1926,
a daughter of Frank and Theresa Shimkets. Lillian was a member of St. Boniface
Catholic Church and a homemaker. She and her husband, Bernard G. Kolczynski
would have celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary on Nov. 22, 2010.
Surviving, in addition to her husband, are a son, Gary D. and his wife,
Pam Kolczynski of Duboistown; a daughter, Janet M. Kolczynski of Montoursville;
and two grandchildren, Natalie and Leanna Kolczynski. In addition to her
parents, two brothers, Larry and Frank Shimkets, and a sister, Helen, preceded
her in death. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Boniface
Catholic Church, 326 Washington Blvd., Williamsport at 9:30 a.m. on Friday
with her pastor, Msgr. Stephen D. McGough officiating. Friends may call
at the church from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Friday. Burial will be in St. Boniface
Church Cemetery. Crouse Funeral Home is handling arrangements. - Williamsport
Sun Gazette, September 30, 2010
SULLIVAN Mary Theresa
68, well known valley businesswoman, of 632 Stevenson St., Sayre, Pa.,
died
Monday Sept. 27, 2010 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre,
Pa. Mary was born in Sayre on Feb. 10, 1942, the daughter of the late Festus
and Elizabeth Collins Sullivan. She grew up on First Street in Athens and
was a graduate of Athens High School class of 1960. Following high school,
Mary was employed by Ithaca College, Ithaca, N.Y. in the accounting department
and also took courses at the college. She was later employed by Jim Barden
at the Sayre Motor Company for a number of years until the business closed.
In 1978, Mary began her career as a builder with the construction of apartments
on Pennsylvania Avenue in Athens Township. In 1987, she purchased land
for home development now known as Queen Esther Estates in Athens Township
and through the years constructed numerous homes and apartment buildings
in the area. Mary was a communicant of the former St. Joseph's Parish in
Athens. She was the first woman inducted into the Sayre Rotary Club and
was a local board member of the Citizens & Northern Bank. Mary served
as a trustee with the Guthrie Healthcare System and was a member of the
Golf for Hospice Committee, Waverly Ladies Bowling Hall of Fame and Ladies
of Moose. She was an avid golfer and Notre Dame Fan. Surviving are: Her
close friend, Connie M. Calveric of Sayre; brother, Dr. Thomas G. Sullivan
of Decatur, Ala.; niece, Theresa Ann Smith and her husband John L. Smith
of Athens Twp.; nephew, Patrick Michael Sullivan and his wife Michele L.
Sullivan of Waverly, N.Y.; great-nieces, Tasha Lynn Sullivan and Shelby
Morgan Sullivan; and her canine companion Molly. In addition to her parents
she was preceded in death by her brother Robert J. Sullivan and by a nephew,
Michael Sullivan. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday
at the Alteri-Bowen Funeral Home, 314 Desmond St., Sayre, Pa. A Mass of
Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010
at the Epiphany Parish, South Elmer Ave. Sayre, Pa. Interment will follow
in St. James Cemetery, Waverly, N.Y. The family suggests that memorial
contributions may be directed to a charity or organization of one's choice
in Mary Theresa Sullivan's memory. - Towanda Daily Review, September 29,
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TORREY Harry E. Torney, Jr.
70, of Montrose, PA, died
unexpectedly on Saturday, Sept. 25,
2010, at the Endless Mountains Health Systems in Montrose. He was born
in Camden, NJ to the late Harry E., Sr. and Edna Meta (Buss) Torney.
Harry owned and operated the Circle T Machine Shop for over 40 years. He
was an avid hunter and outdoorsman who was usually seen driving around
with his dog, Speckles. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather
who will be missed by all who knew him. Survivors include his wife of 51
years, Mary L. Torney of Montrose; daughter and son-in-law, Connie and
Dennis Oliver of Springville; son, Harry Torney, III of New Jersey; four
grandchildren, Kaydee, Ben, Megan and Kelly; three sisters; a brother and
many nieces and nephews. His son, Mike Torney, predeceased him. Private
services will be held at the convenience of the family. Donations
in Harry’s memory can be made to the South Montrose Community Church, PO
Box 86, South Montrose, PA 18843. - Wyalusing Rocket Courier, September
30, 2010
WARD Virginia Ward
93, of Montour Falls, passed peacefully on September 28, 2010. Virginia
is survived by her dear sister, Helen Ward; several nieces and nephews,
including her special nephews: John and James Ward of Newark Valley; and
her brother-in-law, William Harrington. Born on February 23, 1917 in Waverly,
NY, Virginia was a daughter of Arthur and Elizabeth (Denslow) Ward. She
was a home health nurse for 36 years, working mainly in the Albany area.
Following retirement she and Helen resided in Florida for several years
prior to moving to Montour Falls. Ginny was a talented artist with oil
as her medium of choice. In her early years, she held memberships in several
Artists Associations. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday,
October 5, at Hope Cemetery, Newark Valley. Rev. Nancy J. Adams, Pastor
of First United Methodist Church, will officiate. For those wishing, kindly
consider directing memorial contributions to the Activities Center of Seneca
View at Schuyler Hospital, 220 Steuben St., Montour Falls, NY 14865. Ginny
has resided there for almost 2 years and received very kind and loving
care by all the staff. Both she and her family were very grateful for this.
MacPherson Funeral Home, Newark Valley is assisting with arrangements.
- Elmira Star Gazette, October 1, 2010
WARFLE Phillip M. Warfle, Sr.
50, of Springville, PA, died
unexpectedly on Sunday, Sept. 19,
2010 at the Endless Mountains Health Systems in Montrose. He was born in
Sayre to the late Robert and Ruth (Adams) Warfle. He is survived
by his seven children and their spouses, Jessica Warfle and Dustin Marbaker
of Meshoppen, Carol Warfle of Lawton, Kenneth Warfle, Sr. and Danielle
Grover of Wyalusing, Phillip Warfle, Jr., Christopher Warfle, Breanna Warfle
and Zachary Warfle, all of Springville; nine grandchildren, Brittany, Angelina,
Desiree, Damian, Hailey, Kenneth, Dakoda, Payton and Kira; five sisters;
two brothers and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his
son, Cole Adam Robert Warfle and a sister. Phillip loved his old Ford cars.
He formerly worked for Waste Management and was presently employed by Springville
Wood Products. A memorial service will be held at noon on Saturday, Oct.
9 at the Assembly of God Church, Tunkhannock, officiated by Pastor Richard
Womer of the Assembly of God Church. - Wyalusing Rocket Courier, September
30, 2010
WILSON Courtney Ann Cline Houseknecht
31, of Nisbet, passed into eternity Friday, September 24, 2010, at
the Williamsport Regional Medical Center. Born January 27, 1979, at the
Williamsport Hospital, she was the daughter of Doug and Marge (McCormack)
Wilson. She and her husband, Eric "Kip" Houseknecht, were married Sept.
25, 2004. Courtney was a 1997 graduate of Jersey Shore High School and
also attended Penn College. Her former places of employment were Perkins,
HRSI, and she recently started a new position as a financial consultant
at Evangelical Hospital, Lewisburg. She was of the Lutheran faith. Courtney
is survived by her step-sister, Candi (Mark) Leisenring, and step-brother,
Brett (Tammy) Wilson, both of Montoursville; uncles, Don (Kathy) McCormack
and Dan (Marie) McCormack, all of Loganton, Tracy McEwen of Mountville,
Doug (Marian) Cline of Mechanicsburg, Gary Cline of Pine Creek and Eric
Cline; and aunt Linda McEwen of Duboistown. She also has many special cousins
that are going to miss her greatly. Her favorite little people were nieces
and a nephew, Lynneah Wilson, Kylie Leisenring, Alaina Leisenring, Jaden
Wilson and Mya Wilson all of Montoursville. She adored children and was
"Aunt" to many others. Oh, and we can't forget the love she had for her
dogs, Harlie and Keddie. Courtney was preceded in death by her maternal
grandparents, Tom and Irene McCormack, and paternal grandparents, Bill
and Nancy Cline. Courtney was a fun loving person with a big heart that
touched many lives. She was the type of person who would be there for you
in a time of need, a very caring and nurturing person. Courtney's sense
of humor was her strongest feature, she could definitely turn a frown upside
down! She had many, many great friends who are all going to miss her tremendously.
She was also an organ donor. Many people will now get a chance to live
a better life because of her! Her pastimes were reading, listening to music,
and spending time with family and friends. She was also an avid New York
Yankees fan. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct.
2, followed by a memorial service at 4 p.m. at Sanders Mortuary, 821 Diamond
St., Williamsport. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made
to Gift of Life Donor Program, 401 N. Third St., Philadelphia, PA 19123-4101
- Williamsport Sun Gazette, September 28, 2010
WRENN Edward Jr.
Age 55, of Elmira, died
Friday, September 24, 2010, after a
courageous battle with cancer. Survived by beloved spouse, Joni Wrenn (Schrage);
children, Jodie Wrenn, PA, Edward (Shannon) Wrenn III, Oklahoma, Alicia
(Tony) Brimmer, Elmira Heights; seven granddaughters, two grandsons; mother,
Frances Wrenn, Elmira; father, Edward (Kate) Wrenn, Pine Valley; brother,
Lane T. Wrenn, Millport; sisters-in-law, Kare (Chet) Hayes, Horseheads,
Janny Tacchi, Horseheads, Linna (Mike) Warnken, Elmira Heights, Dawn (Randy)
Potter, NC; brother-in-law, Mark (Debra) Schrage, Pine Valley; several
aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; special friends, Doug (Kathy)
Michaels and Artie Gallager and Tina Best; canine companion, Sasha. Predeceased
by brother, Ricky Wrenn; brothers-in-law, Dale Trivett and Bob Tacchi.
Ed loved the outdoors, being an avid fisherman, hunter, and landscaper.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Faulk Cancer Center (envelopes
available at the Funeral Home). The family will receive relatives and friends
at the Kalec Funeral Home Tuesday, September 28, from 6 to 7 p.m. followed
immediately by his Funeral Service at 7 p.m. Pastor Jack Deyo officiating.
Burial at the convenience of the family. - Elmira Star Gazette, September
27, 2010
YOUNG Margaret Elizabeth Mainus
age 97, of Lawrenceville, PA, died Sunday, September 26, 2010 at Corning
Hospital. She was born April 9, 1913 in Enosburgh, VT, a daughter of Julius
and Chastina (Lawrence) Young. Margaret was a school teacher in Special
Education in Little Marsh, Knoxville, and Westfield Elementary Schools
for 40 years. She was a member of the Episcopal Church in Westfield, the
Eastern Star in Knoxville, and the Retired Teachers Association. She played
the organ for area churches. Margaret is survived by a son and daughter-in-law,
David and Bernadette Mainus of Lawrenceville; a daughter, Ann Foster of
Kansas City, KS; grandchildren, David Lawrence U.S. Air Force, stationed
in S. Korea, Diana Lee Foster of Kansas City, KS, Margaret Ann Foster of
Ventura, CA; and several great grandchildren; a brother, Irving Young of
Ventura, CA. Margaret was predeceased by a son, John Bessemer. In
keeping with Margarets wishes, there will be no services. The Jacquelyn
A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main
St., Mansfield, PA is assisting the family. Buckheit Funeral Home
obituary.
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