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| This page will include obituaries for military personnel who served during World War Two. Many obituaries are already included on the site in the Obituaries by Cemetery section of the site on the various individual cemetery pages. This is for obituaries of people who had some connection to this three county area such as born her, lived here, spouse from here. Those buried in a known local cemetery will continue to be included on the appropriate Obituary by Cemetery pages. As with all obituary pages on this site, women will be in order using their surname at birth rather than a married alias . |
ADERHOLD James Lewis - On July 4, 2010 James Lewis Aderhold, 88, of Silver Spring, Maryland, who worked and lived in the Washington, DC area for 70 years, died peacefully at home after a short battle with cancer. His devoted wife of 63 years, Mary, and his family were at his bedside, as patriotic marches and fireworks celebrated his life. James, (also known as Big Jim or Big Jimmy) was born in Canton on April 12, 1922. He was the seventh child of ten for John and Gracie Aderhold, and the last surviving. One notable accomplishment was playing center at basketball for the Canton High School Warriors. He graduated in 1940. He was a soldier in World War II, serving in a mapping battalion of the Army Engineers, stationed first in North Africa and then moving through France into Germ-any. After his military service, he worked as a cartographer at the Army Map Service (subsequently referred to as Defense Mapping Agency, Army Topographic Command, etc.) near Glen Echo, Maryland, retiring in 1977. One article in the Map Service newsletter labeled him as “Gentleman Jim”. He married Mary Florence Chonko on May 31, 1947 at Saint Anthony Catholic Church in Washington, DC. This marriage produced four children by birth, James L. Aderhold, Jr. (Wheaton, IL) , Wayne Aderhold (Homer, AK), Suzan Berger (Burtonsville, MD), Helen Simmons (Monroe, CT) and then the children gained a fifth sibling when their cousin Mary Ellen Koehler (Denver, CO) came to live with the family. Mr. Aderhold and his family moved from a Fuller Street apartment in DC out into the country to Glenmont in 1951. They started attending Sunday Mass at the Viers Mill theatre, until the original St Catherine Laboure church was built. Besides being a long-term member of the Holy Name Society, Jim regularly assisted at the St. Catherine’s bingo on alternating Mondays. He worked the St. Catherine’s summer carnival, especially the popular car raffle, for twenty years. He also ushered at the early Sunday Mass for over thirty years. As he neared retirement, Jim began an “affair” …. that is, an inclination to golf in much of his spare time. He did not hit the golf ball very far, but it was usually right in the middle of the fairway. And, when he got close to the green, it did not did not take many strokes to finish the hole, and his competition. The five children of Jim and Mary have produced fourteen grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. Among these descendants are many professionals including seven engineers, three science teachers, a nurse, a carpenter, a graphic designer, and many other college students and graduates. His wonderful life will continue to be celebrated for many years to come by his family and all those whose lives he touched. The funeral service was held Collins Funeral Home, Silver Spring, MD on July 8 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine Laboure Church, Wheaton, MD on July 9, with interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. - Canton Independent Sentinel, July 22, 2010
BEACH Donald Andrew Beach
85, born in Elmira, NY, died
, July 24, 2010 in Aurora, CO. Mr.
Beach was the son of Cleo Phelps MacKay and Raymond James Beach.
He grew up on the farm of his grandparents (Lena and Luther Beach) in Granville
Summit. While a senior at Troy High School, he enlisted in the Navy.
Don served as a quartermaster on the carrier Santee during WWII and was
discharged from the Navy Air Force. He attended William Jewell College
in Liberty, MO in the Navy Air Force V5 program and also attended the University
of Kansas City. He worked briefly for Kennedy Valve and Remington
Rand in Elmira. In 1948 be bought the Howard Grist farm at Bailey's
Corner. He had a dairy and drove a canned milk truck in Granville
Summit for Troy Dairy. In 1958 he sold the farm to Jean and Steve
Randall. Don worked for Continental Airlines for 10 years and Frontier
Airlines for 20 years in Denver retiring as an Instrument Inspector.
In his working retirement, Don was transporter for Hertz Rental Cars for
8 years. He was a private pilot and enjoyed skiing and motorcycling.
He was deeply loved by family and friends. Surviving are his beloved
wife of Virginia (Ginny) whom he was married for 65 years; was the loving
father of Jill Anderson (Gunnar), July Engel (Don), and Jewel Beach; loving
grandfather of Ben, Chad, and Erika (Aaron); loving great grandfather of
Natalie; other survivors include his brothers: Louis Beach (Velma), Robert
Bieri (Dee), and Bob Beach (Julia) all of Pennsylvania. A memorial
service was held at the Mississippi Avenue Baptist Church, August 2, 2010.
Interment with full Navy Honors was at Ft. Logan National Cemetery in Denver.-
Canton Independent Sentinel, August 13, 2010
BROWN Malcolm O.
Age 89 of 590 Howland Hill Rd., Westfield, PA died
April 15,
2010 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. He was born
August 7, 1920 in Coalstrip, MT, the son of F. Lew and Beatrice Ada Owlett
Brown. He worked as an auto mechanic for many years, he served in the Army
during World War Two and was a survivor of the "Battle of the Bulge". He
was a life member of the Galeton VFW, member of the DAV and Ulysses American
Legion, loved gardening, was an avid sportsman and was a member of the
Civilian Conservation Corp. before World War Two. He is survived by his
wife, Elsie; son, Terry (Sandra) Brown, Knoxville, PA; daughter, Lynda
(John) Painter, Westfield, PA; five grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren;
one great greatgrandson; sister, Shirley (Robert H.) Francis, Ulysses,
PA; numerous nieces and nephews; preceded in death by his sister, Thelma
Chilson. Friends are invited to a memorial service for Malcolm, Saturday,
April 24, 2010 at 11:00 am. at the Gold Baptist Church. Rev. Frank Mickle,
officiating. Burial will be in Ulysses Cemetery with full military honors.
Memorial donations may be made to the Sabinsville Ambulance Assn., Sabinsville,
PA 16943. Arrangements are in care of the Kenyon Funeral Home, Westfield,
PA. – Elmira Star Gazette, April 17, 2010
CARLIN William M. Carlin
91, of Northway Road, Williamsport, concluded this life peacefully
at home on Friday Aug., 20, 2010. He was born Aug. 27, 1918 in Beaver
Meadows, son of the late Peter and Anna Boyle Carlin Sr. William served
in the U.S. Navy from 1938 to 1945. He was employed by the Veterans Administration,
The Borden Co., and Wilton Board of Education until retiring. A resident
of Norwalk Conn., until he moved to Williamsport in 1989. He was a communicant
of St. Jeromes R.C. Church, and a member of American Legion Post 12 in
Norwalk. A life member of Norwalk Boat Club and the Laurel A.C., Norwalk.
William was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, the former Elizabeth
Ann "Betty" Sampias, on Oct. 18, 1994. Also preceding him are brothers,
Peter J. Carlin Jr., John Francis Carlin, James Jerome Carlin and Joseph
Bernard Carlin. Surviving are his nieces and nephews and their families.
A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, in St. John's Cemetery,
Norwalk, Conn. Father Micheal Bachman will be presiding. No calling hours.-
Williamsport Sun Gazette, August 22, 2010
CONROY John Joseph
92, of Waverly, died August 4th, 2010 at the Elderwood Healthcare Facility
in Waverly, NY. He was born on September 23, 1917 in Elmira, NY. John lived
in Waverly for over 60 years. He worked for Remington Rand, located in
Elmira, NY, until it closed in the mid sixties. He was a loyal employee
for over 30 years. Subsequently, he was employed at the A&P Plant in
Horseheads, NY, and retired in 1976. He was a devote Catholic and a member
of Saint James Roman Catholic Church in Waverly, NY. John was a Veteran
of World War II having served in the United States Army. He was a 1935
graduate of Elmira Southside High School. On November 9, 1946, he married
Margaret Hogan of Waverly, NY. They were married for 56 years. He was completely
devoted to her and expressed his love for her every day of his life. She
predeceased him in April of 2000. During his life, he was always a gentleman
and was always the happiest when he was helping others. He taught more
by his example than words. He loved his three sons deeply and they in turn
are so very proud of how he lived his life. He is survived by his sons
and daughters-in-law, Joseph F. Conroy of Arlington, VA, Michael G. (Paulette)
Conroy of Manlius, NY and John P. (Mary) Conroy of Liverpool, NY; his seven
grandchildren; his faithful and devoted friend, Dr. Alan K. Dimon and the
ROMEOs. The family would like to thank all the employees at the Elderwood
Assisted Living Facility and Nursing Home for providing John with so much
love, care and respect. Your devotion to John made you part of his family
and he loved all of you. His family will be eternally grateful. A Mass
of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, August 7th, at 12:00
noon at Saint James Church, Clark Street, Waverly, NY. Reverend Bill Moorby
will celebrate the Mass. Interment will follow in Saint James Cemetery.
There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made
to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements are with the Luckner Funeral
Home, 449 Park Avenue, Waverly, NY.- Elmira Star Gazette, August 5, 2010
DEMING Chester Levine - Chester Levine Deming, 87, beloved husband,
father, grandfather, and great grandfather, died
Sunday, June 20,
2010 at his home in Nichols, N.Y. Born in Lawrenceville, Pa., on December
11, 1922 to Winfield W. and Lora Bell Myfelt Deming, “Chet” was the seventh
of nine children. He graduated in 1941 from Nichols High School and enlisted
in the U.S. Marine Corps on January 15, 1942. While stationed in Jacksonville,
Florida, Chet married Juanita June Wilcox Deming on September 12, 1942.
Chet and June celebrated 67 years of marriage last September. Chet served
in the Pacific as an in-flight engineer. He was honorably discharged in
1946 and resumed employment with IBM, where he remained for his entire
professional career. Most recently of Stanton Hill Road, Nichols, Chet
enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, baseball, black jelly beans, and his porch. He
was a member of the Masonic Westbrook Lodge #333 and past Grand Officer
of the Order of Eastern Star. Chet is survived by his wife June and children
Sue Deming (Charles) Alger, Marsha Deming (Rodney) Bouchoux, Edward
Chester (Delisa) Deming, Donna Deming (Philip) Anderson, Raymond James
(Denise) Deming. Grandfather to 14 and great-grandfather to 17. Several
nieces, nephews and their families also survive. Dad will be missed by
those who loved and cared for him. The family wishes to offer heartfelt
gratitude to Lourdes Hospice Home Care for assisting us in fulfilling Dad’s
wish to spend his remaining days at home surrounded and cared for by his
loving family. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution
to Lourdes Hospice Home Care, 4102 Old Vestal Rd., Vestal, NY 13850. A
time of sharing memories and period of visitation will be held on Friday,
June 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main
St., Nichols. Masonic and Eastern Star services will precede a funeral
service and celebration of Chet’s life at 1 p.m. Interment and prayers
of committal with military honors will follow in the Nichols Cemetery.
- Sayre Morning Times, June 22, 2010
DENMARK Ralph Jr.
93, of Temple Terrace, FL, died
on July 13, 2010 in Middletown,
NY. Born on April 3, 1917 in Elmira, NY, the son of Ralph and Agnes Barr
Denmark. A graduate of Southside High School and Elmira Business Institute.
A WWII Army Veteran served in France and Germany as Staff Sergeant First
Class in the 94th Division. He worked at Thatcher Glass for 38 years as
a manager in charge of production. He was married for 41 years to Margaret
Dickinson prior to her death in 1987. He is survived by two daughters:
Elizabeth Runnalls and her husband Lee of Otisville, Patricia Rossman and
her husband Richard of Clifton, NJ; son, David Denmark and his wife Robin;
his sister, Betty Hayduk of Elmira, NY; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren;
also several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Harold;
and sister, Marian Lanzillotto. Memorial service will be held Saturday,
July 17, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. in the Otisville-Mt. Hope Presbyterian Church,
25 Main St., Otisville NY. A private burial with Military Honors in Garden
of Memories Cemetery, Tampa, FL. Memorial contributions to the American
Heart Association (http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/) or Memorial Fund of
Otisville-Mt. Hope Presbyterian Church, PO Box 628, Otisville, NY 10963.
Gray-Parker Funeral Home, Port Jervis, NY, 845.856.5191. – Elmira Star
Gazette, July 16, 2010
DePUMPO - Michael Benjamin DePumpo, 84, of 47 Warren St. South
Waverly, Pa., died
peacefully late Monday evening, May 3, 2010 at
the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa. Michael was born June 6, 1925
in Waverly, N.Y., a son of the late Nellie Mitchell DePumpo and Joseph
F. DePumpo. Michael was an altar server at the original St. John the Evangelist
Catholic Church in South Waverly. When the new church opened in 1939, Michael
served
as an altar boy at the first mass. He loved being a member of St. John's
parish. Michael graduated from 10th grade at South Waverly School in 1941
and graduated from Sayre High School in 1943. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy
during World War II and served on the USS Adams and the Destroyer USS Tolman
in the Pacific Theatre. He was decorated with the Asiatic Pacific Medal
(1 star), American Theatre Medal, and the Victory Medal. He was honorably
discharged as water tender third class. Michael married Frances Menchella
on June 5, 1954 at the Church of the Epiphany in Sayre and they enjoyed
almost 56 years together. Michael retired from Penelec in 1982. Michael
was a master craftsman and enjoyed caning, making inlays, clocks, and furniture
for his family. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and naturalist. He was
a member of Lodge Roma Madre No. 1342 Order Sons of Italy in Sayre, Skiff-Bower
VFW Post No.1536, Sayre and the NRA. Michael loved his family and grandchildren.
His survivors include: his beloved wife, Frances at home; daughters: Susan
Robinson and her husband David of South Waverly, Rosemary DePumpo of Waverly,
N.Y.; sons: Mark DePumpo and his wife Paulette of Denver, Colo., Christopher
DePumpo and his wife Susan of Fredericksburg, Va., Patrick DePumpo and
his wife Regina of Richmond, Va., grandchildren: Rachael and Emily Robinson,
Nicole, Jillian, Maria, and Nathan DePumpo, James and Gordon Deats, Megan
and Marissa DePumpo, Dominic, Anthony, and Brielle DePumpo; brother Joseph
DePumpo and his wife Judy of Clarks Summit, Pa.; sisters: Marie Viselli
and her husband Al of Clarks Summit, Pa., Jeanne Deubler and her husband
Donald of South Waverly; sisters-in-law: Carmela Coviello of Sayre, Hilda
Angelo and her husband John of Sayre, Irene Ciotti and her husband Joseph
of Sayre, Virginia Menchella of Syracuse, N.Y.; numerous nieces and nephews
including a special nephew Louis John Angelo. He was predeceased by a son,
Michael in 1973; daughter-in-law Pamela Malnati DePumpo in 2001; parents
Nellie and Joseph DePumpo; mother-in-law and father-in-law Philomena and
Antonio Menchella; brothers-in-law John Menchella in 1997 and Ralph Coviello
in 2004; special uncle, Benjamin Mitchell; and nephews Anthony Menchella
and Vincent Coviello. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at
10 a.m. Thursday, May 6, 2010 at the Church of the Epiphany, South Elmer
Ave., Sayre, Pa. Interment will follow in the St. James Cemetery, Waverly,
N.Y. with Skiff-Bower VFW Post No. 1536 according full military honors.
The family will receive friends from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Thursday at the
church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the
Sayre Public Library, 122 S. Elmer Ave. Sayre, PA 18840; or to the charity
or organization of one's choice in Michael B. DePumpo's memory. Arrangements
are under the direction of the Alteri-Bowen Funeral Home, 314 Desmond St.,
Sayre, Pa. – Towanda Daily Review, May 5, 2010
DOWSE George R. - George R. Dowse, 96, of Main Street, Spencer,
N.Y., died
May 25, 2010 due to complications from a stroke. He is
survived by his six children, Henry and Judy Dowse of American Fork, Utah,
and children, Julie Comwell (Alan), Cristy Hardie (Wade), Amy Crosland
(Troy), and Richard Dowse (Catherine), Jean Schanbacher of Van Etten, N.Y.,
and children Barbara, Gail Sgrecci (Dana), Kirn James (Newton), and James
Schanbacher, Edith and Richard Cowles of Plattsburgh, N.Y., and children
Steven, Scott, and Kristin; George Jr. and Pam Dowse of Baldwinsville,
N.Y., and children Nicole Dowd (Greg) and Kenneth, Linda and Jack Mandeville
of Endicott, N.Y., and children Joseph, Melissa, and Natalie Usack, and
Zach and Steven Mandeville, Charles and Jill Dowse of Columbia, S.C., and
children Chase, Skyler, and Taylor; 20 great-grandchildren; sister, Ruth
Smith (105), ofBradenton, Fla.; brother, Henry Dowse (98), of Rockland,
Mass.; and numerous nieces and nephews who all loved him dearly. He is
predeceased by his wife, Hazel; siblings, Edwin, Charles, Edith, and Tillie;
and great-granddaughter, Holli Eysoldt. George grew up on Long Island,
and as a young man played and worked at the tennis complex in Forest Hills
which hosted the U.S. Open Tournament at that time. Tennis continued to
be a great passion in his life, and up into his 60’s, he could still beat
most of the others on the courts. Later, during WWII, he worked at Grumman
Aircraft, and then began his career as a meat cutter, which he continued
until his retirement in 1976, after 32 years with A&P. He met the love
of his life. Hazel Becker, and several years after their marriage in 1941,
moved to Halsey Valley. Three years later, he moved the family to Spencer,
where he has lived since 1951. He was a member and past Master of Spencer
Masonic Lodge #290, Patron of the Spencer OES #549 many years, served on
the Spencer Central School Board of Education for two terms, was elected
to the Spencer Village Board, served as elder of the Spencer Presbyterian
Church, and was a committee member on the Boy Scout Council. George was
a handyman who remodeled three homes and was successful at whatever he
did. In fact, when he and his oldest son took on the project of re-painting
their four-story home on Main Street, most of the community looked upon
the scene with awe (and grins), watching him as he built ad-hoc scaffoldings,
and then stood on his tip toes to reach the highest peaks. He was respected
by all for his honesty, loyalty, and truly kind spirit. He always did what
was right, and expected the same of his family. He is remembered as a soft-spoken
gentleman who was loved, respected, and admired by all of his children
and grandchildren, and he will be dearly missed. Calling hours will be
held June 26, 2010, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at 63 Main Street, Spencer, N.Y.
A memorial service in celebration of his life will follow at 3 p.m. at
Christ the King Presbyterian Church, Spencer. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery
will be immediately following the service. Memorials in George’s memory
may be made to the S-VE Food Cupboard, PO Box 321, Spencer, NY 14883 or
to Christ the King Presbyterian Church, PO Box 367, Spencer, NY 14883.
– Sayre Morning Times, June 10, 2010
DUNCAN Arthur W
SPENCER, N.Y. — Arthur W. Duncan died
on Monday afternoon, Nov.
24, 2008 at his Spencer, N.Y. home in the care of his loving family at
the age of 87. Art was born in on Aug. 25, 1921 in Gloucester, son of James
and Marion Clark Duncan. He married Vivian Scudder on April 3, 1954. In
serving his country, He was a World War II Navy Veteran who served from
1942 - 1946 on the U.S.S. LST 325 as a Pharmacists Mate 2nd Class and was
honorably discharged. Art enjoyed the outdoors and taking road trips
with his family. He would greet you with a warm smile a funny laugh and
piercing blue eyes. Surviving is his loving wife and companion of
54 years, Vivian Scudder Duncan, Spencer; their daughter, Karen (Harry)
Carlsen, Spencer, NY; a sister, Maryline (Charles) Dickman, cousins Martha
J.O'Dea and Fred (Julie) O'Dea, serveral neices and nephews In addition
to his parents, Art was predeceased by his cherished son, Scott A. Duncan.
Gloucester Times - December 6, 2008
FINNERTY Martin - Martin Finnerty, a native of Towanda, Pa.,
for 87 years, died
of natural causes on Monday, Aug. 2, 2010 at
the Bradford County Manor in West Burlington Twp., Pa., where he has been
a patient since July 28, 2005. While in Towanda, Martin worked on the railroad,
with Dunn Brothers Carpentry, and at GTE Sylvania until his retirement
due to health conditions. He was active in the VFW. As a World War II veteran,
he received the Purple Heart for bravery and injury in the line of battle.
He loved to hunt, fish, draw and tend to his garden. Martin was an avid
follower of Towanda High School sports programs and was proud of his son
Alan and other teenagers as they participated in a variety of sports. He
was preceded in death by his son, Alan Finnerty in 1989 and his wife Shirley
Finnerty in 2001. Since that time his daughter Barbara Finnerty Loushay
cared for him while he remained in Towanda until he could no longer live
alone. Barbara took her father with her to New Jersey and finally to Florida
until his illness which brought him back to Bradford County. Barbara still
lives and teaches languages in Sebring, Fla. Funeral services will be private.
There are no calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of the
Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda, Pa. Memorial contributions may be
directed to the Towanda High School Athletic Association, High School Drive,
Towanda, PA 18848 in Martin Finnerty's memory. - Towanda Daily Review,
August 3, 2010
FITCH George - Rev. Dr. George Allen Fitch
A pastor in Homewood for more than 30 years, the Rev. George A. Fitch
was a spiritual shepherd and community leader, willing and able to confront
violence and soothe addiction. When others fled the neighborhood, he stayed,
buying a house and putting down roots. When people knocked on his door,
he answered, ready to minister at last-minute weddings and funerals. Rev.
Fitch, a former pastor at Homewood African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church,
died Thursday. He was 85. Friends and family said he was a Christian gentleman
with piercing eyes and a humble soul. To the hungry, he offered food. To
the sick, he offered company. To the lost, he offered guidance. "If
you were to define 'pastor,' he would fit that definition," said the Rev.
Ricky Burgess, a Pittsburgh councilman. "He spent his whole life in the
Homewood community trying to make it better." Born in Elmira, N.Y., in
1924, he was the youngest of four siblings. He graduated from Elmira Free
Academy and moved to Philadelphia, where he worked in a shipyard. In 1944,
he transferred to the Navy Supply Depot in Oakland, Calif. Rev. Fitch
was ordained as a minister in 1945. He began his career with the AME Zion
Church in Oakland, where he met his wife, Carrie Mae Fitch, through the
choir. They married in 1950. Because the church often transferred pastors
to other locations, the Fitches moved across the country several times.
Rev. Fitch served as a pastor in Wilkesboro, N.C, Massillon, Ohio, and
in Pittsburgh's West End before settling in Homewood. He dedicated himself
to his newfound home, serving for more than 20 years as president of the
board of directors of Operation Better Block, a community revitalization
and blockwatch group. In the 1960s, many residents left Homewood, a predominantly
black neighborhood where 35 percent of the population lives below poverty
level. But Rev. Fitch remained. "He refused to move from there when the
opportunity came," said the Rev. Stanley C. Dennison, now senior pastor
at Homewood AME Zion Church. In 1995, when two photographers from West
Virginia canceled an appointment at the church after hearing about a shooting
in the area, Rev. Fitch stood up for the neighborhood, demanding a boycott.
"They're perpetuating a myth that our community is a place where white
folk have to fear for their lives, like this is some kind of jungle," he
told the Post-Gazette. "Black folk won't tolerate such effrontery." Through
his example, he inspired others. "The church was a breeding ground for
community leaders," Rev. Burgess said. "A lot of that was from his own
commitment to the community." To his congregation of 250, Rev. Fitch was
"a gift from God," said Mary Ann Howard, of the Hill District. Ms. Howard
met Rev. Fitch when she visited the church years ago. She is now a member.
"At that time, I was going through a divorce and the loss of my father,
and he was my strength," she said. "I was a wreck, if you want to know
the truth. And if it hadn't been for him and the influence he had on my
life, I wouldn't be the person I am today." "He emphasized the practicality
of the gospel," said Rev. Burgess. "How it could change people's lifestyle
and change their circumstances." In 1981, Rev. Fitch received an honorary
divinity degree from Livingstone College in Salisbury, N.C In 1998,
he retired. His health began to decline soon after, when he had a stroke,
Mrs. Fitch said. Still, he baptized each of his five grandchildren and
seven great-grandchildren, the last in May. In addition to his wife, Rev.
Fitch is survived by three children, Valerie Gina Walls-Fitch of Homewood;
George A. Fitch Jr. of Dallas-Fort Worth; and Darrel Wesley Fitch of Winston-Salem,
N.C. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m.
at Homewood AME Zion Church, 724 N. Homewood Ave., where a service will
be held Thursday at 11 a.m. - Pittsburgh Post Gazette, August 23, 2010
Obituary: Rev. George A. Fitch / Homewood minister for more than 30
years
Dec. 6, 1924 - Aug. 19, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
By Vivian Nereim, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
FITZSIMMONS Paul Michael
Paul Michael Fitzsimmons, writer, died
on July 11, 2010 at the
Bath V.A. where he received excellent care in his last year of life. Paul
was born in Boston on June 12, 1923. He was the son of Edward and Julia
(Coveney) Fitzsimmons and brother of Marie McFadden, Fred (Audrey) Fitzsimmons,
Celestine Gookin, Joan Stinson (deceased) and Richard Fitzsimmons (deceased).
Paul was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Merchant Marine in the
Pacific, Atlantic, and Mediterranean as second mate and navigator on the
U.S. Rum River. He was licensed to sail any ship, any tonnage, on any ocean.
One of his most stirring memories was meeting up with his brother Freddie
in the midst of the war on the island of Guam where Freddie was serving
with the United States Marine Corps. Their mother, Julia, wept with joy
to receive word that her sons had such a reunion in the midst of such times.
Paul was a passionate defender of the Constitution and a devoted patriot
of the principles of democracy. Until his dying day, he maintained an impassioned
plea to the nation to peacefully rebel against the corporate takeover of
our liberties. His People's Manifesto was last published in the Watkins
Review in 2008. Paul is the father of Robert (Mindy) Fitzsimmons, John
Fitzsimmons (deceased) Paula Fitzsimmons (Philip Davis) Marie Fitzsimmons
(Kirk Peters) Daniel Fitzsimmons (Dorothy Elizabeth). He is the grandfather
of Dr. Coveney Fitzsimmons (Gabriel Gomez), Liam Fitzsimmons, Jores Peters,
Jared Peters, Sophie Fitzsimmons Peters, Hilary Davis, Colin Davis, Connor
Fitzsimmons, Rowan Elizabeth, and William Fitzsimmons. He is the great
grandfather of Zade Ixchel. Paul began his writing career in NYC where
his early literary successes included Family of Five 1956), End of the
Road (1957), By the Light of the Moon (1957) Green Goods and Gold (1959),
A Ring is a Precious Thing (1957), the Oracle Machine and Mr. Kessler (1957)
and The Way of a Dog (1957). Paul was commissioned by Beacon Press to write
the Howard Hughes story and to bring his family to Hollywood to write screenplays.
Instead, the family moved to Burdett to an old farmhouse with one hundred
acres and began their lives in upstate New York. During that time, Paul
authored "Confessions of a Year Round Hunter" for True Magazine, scripts
for plays, eloquent poetry, and impassioned political articles. He acted
in local theatre with the Burdett Players, worked to bring about the Citizen's
Party, demonstrated against the closing of Sampson State Hospital, and
wrote prolilifically. After the Flood of 72, Paul wrote a sweeping ode
of the Chemung River Flood. His Christmas Dream, written for his daughter
Paula, was loved by Katherine Hepburn who was touched by the magic of Paul's
writing. Paul resided in Front Royal Virginia for many years where he wrote
guest editorials for the Washington Post and the Riverton Press. In 1982,
at age 59, Paul fulfilled a lifetime dream of hiking the entire Appachalian
Trail, 2,175 miles from Springer Georgia to Mt. Katadin, Maine. His story
was published in the Appachalain Hiker. In 2000, Paul made a trip to Scotland
to see his beloved friend and fellow AT Hiker, war correspondent, Jack
Willis. The two writers had a special bond borne from their restless natures
and adventurous souls. Paul recently celebrated his 87th birthday at the
music recital of his grandson Colin, enjoyed a beer at the Stone Cat Café,
and ate homemade cake prepared by his son-in-law Kirk. More than anything,
Paul was most proud of his children and expressed enormous gratitude to
their mother. Paul died having held each of his four children on the last
day of his life. As Paul lived by the pen, your remembrances may be sent
to C/O Fitzsimmons Family, 5550 Peach Orchard Point, Hector, New York 14841.
Perhaps you would like to buy a lottery ticket, make a contribution to
the Watkins Glen Library to offset his many late charges, or hike a portion
of the Appalachian Trail in his memory. Or simply start a peaceful revolution.
As Paul would say "Good Deal". The family will receive friends at the Stone
Cat Café on Saturday, July 17th from 2-4. – Elmira Star Gazette,
July 13, 2010
FITZWATER Harry G.
Harry G. Fitzwater, 71, Bonita Springs, FL, died April 14, 1989, in
Naples Community Hospital following a short illness. Mr. Fitzwater
was born in Canton a son of Clarence and Ruby Williams Fitzwater.
He was an Army veteran of World War II and a longtime resident of New Jersey.
He retired in 1984, as an accountant with the state of New Jersey. Mr.
Fitzwater is survived by his wife of 44 years, Margaret; two sons, Harry
G., Fairfax, VA; Jeffrey G., Bordentown, NJ; one brother, Leland Palo Alto,
CA; one sister, Martha Vaughn, Elmira, NY; four grandchildren, and many
friends and relative in the Canton area. Private funeral services were
held in Florida Memorial donations may be directed to the American Cancer
Society in memory of Mr. Fitzwater.
FREDENBURG - Earl J. - Age 89, of Sayre, husband of Marjorie
Fredenburg, died
on Friday, March 12, 2010, at Elderwood Nursing
Facility, Waverly, NY, where he had resided since January 2009. Born February
18, 1921, in People's Hospital, Sayre, PA, he was the son of Floyd and
Nellie Evans Fredenburg of Athens, PA. Earl graduated from Athens High
School, Class of 1940. Earl entered the US Army December 1, 1942 and was
honorably discharged December 3, 1945. He served as a medical technician
in the 99th Infantry Division known as the "Checkerboard" or "Battle Babies".
This tour of duty landed him in France, Belgium and Germany. He was in
the Battle of the Bulge. After his military service, he worked as assistant
manager at the Athens A&P and then as manager of the Nichols A&P.
He was also a salesman for Etshman's Wise Potato Chips and retired as a
salesman for Metropolitan Insurance Co. in April 1979 after 21 years of
service. Earl's passion was Antique and Classic automobiles having proudly
owned a 1936 Chevy and 1967 Chevy Convertible entering them in many area
and national automobile shows. He was a past member of the Antique Automobile
Club of America, Chemung Valley Auto Club and Past President of the Tioga
Historical Club in the Valley. He was also a member of the VFW of Sayre.
Leaving behind is his loving and devoted wife, Marge, who he would have
celebrated 54 years of marriage on June 9, 2010. He is also survived by
a daughter, Merrie Bizilia and her children, Adrian Bradley and her husband
of Boston, MA, and Matthew Bizilia of Pittsburgh, PA; a daughter, Sharon
Slater and her husband, Scott, of Athens, along with their children, Allison
Schutt and her husband, Shawn of Waverly, NY, and Jaclyn Mackie and her
husband, Derek of Newton, MA, great-grandchildren, Tyler Schutt and Mackenzie
Schutt of Waverly, and Miller Mackie and Linden Mackie of Newton, MA. Earl
is survived by sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Alice Howland, Clara
Vincent, William Little, Charles Little and Glen Little, of Elmira, NY.
He leaves behind his faithful canine pal, Toby. He is predeceased by his
parents, Floyd Fredenburg in 1925, and his mother, Nellie Evans Fredenburg
in 1963; sister, Margaret Fredenburg in 2006; and his uncle, Howard Evans
of Litchfield, PA. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial
service and celebration of Earl's life on Sunday, March 21st, 2010, at
2 p.m. at the Waverly First Baptist Church, 23 Tioga Street, Waverly, NY
with the Pastor J. Steven Reynolds officiating. Those who wish may kindly
consider a donation to Stray Haven Humane Society, 194 Shepard Rd., Waverly,
NY 14892. Caring assistance is being provided by Luckner Funeral Home,
Waverly, NY. - Elmira Star Gazette, Mar. 17.2010
GLEASON Bruce D. - A memorial service is scheduled for Bruce D. Gleason on Monday, July 12, 2010. The service will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Wellsboro, PA at 10:30 a.m. and will include Military Honors for the late Mr. Gleason. Bruce Gleason, son of William and Mary Gleason was born on March 5, 1919 in Knoxville, PA and died November 19, 2009 in Wellsboro, PA at the age of 90. He married the former Gertrude Mahoney in February of 1939. The couple had one son, Gary Mahoney Gleason, who predeceased his father on July 31, 2008. Gertrude predeceased her husband November 20, 2005. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Elaine Matis. Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Sonya R. Gleason of Wellsboro, PA and Pittsford NY; grandchildren, David (Lyla) Gleason of New York, NY, Sarah (Jeremy) Taylor of Pittsford, NY, and Kristina Gleason of Burlington, VT; great-grandchildren, Katelynn Kristina Taylor, Leo Gary Clive Taylor, and Giselle Helena Gleason; nieces, Mary Kay (Dave) Torrey, Mary (Brad) Berk, Sheila (Gordon) Mahoney; and nephews, Thomas (Carol) Matis, Michael (Fran) Matis, Bruce (Brenda) Matis, David (Ingrid) Mahoney, and Richard (Patricia) Mahoney; several great nieces and great nephews. Bruce served in the United States Navy in World War II, the most significant part of which was his Pearl Harbor duty. Upon return from the war, Gleason started a Western Auto business in Westfield, PA; that business ultimately evolved into a full service store, the merchandise of which included a range of household, hardware, automotive items, sports equipment, toys, and gifts. Retiring from the business in 1975, the Gleason's moved from Westfield to Naples, FL where they resided until 2005. Community involvements included being a member of the Crary Hose Fire Department, the Masonic Order, St. John's Episcopal Church, Coudersport Country Club, and River Valley Country Club. He was also instrumental in providing the first television service for Westfield as well as being a founding member of River Valley Country Club. In Florida, Mr. Gleason was active in the Quail Run Golf Club. Upon his return to PA, Mr. Gleason was honored for being a 50-year member of the Masonic orders. Family will receive guests for 30 minutes prior to the service at St. Paul's. Father Gregory Hinton will officiate at the service, and Military Honors will be accorded at the conclusion of the service. Mr. Gleason was in the care of many services of Laurel Health during the final four years of his life when declining health was ongoing. The family gratefully directs any memorials in Gleason's memory to the new Emergency Wing of Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, 32-36 Central Avenue, Wellsboro, PA 16901. The Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA is assisting the family. - Elmira Star Gazette, July 4, 2010
GOULD Robert H. - Robert H. Gould, 83, of Lake Forest Drive in Plattsburgh died Thursday, June 17, at Meadowbrook Healthcare in Plattsburgh. He was born in Natural Bridge, NY, July 9, 1926, the son of Paul and Cordelia (Ford) Gould. Robert graduated from Canton High School in 1944. He served in the United States Army during WWII from 1944 until his honorable discharge in 1946. He continued his education at Syracuse University, graduating in 1956 with a Bachelor’s degree. Robert was employed for IBM for 35 years. He worked for the Bomber Navigation Systems with the Air Force for IBM, transferred to the Federal Systems Division of IBM in Owego, transferred to Florida to work at the Kennedy Space Center with NASA, and finally transferred back to Owego. Robert was always very proud of having worked at the Kennedy Space Center, making it possible for man to walk on the moon. Robert was a true outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing and camping through his life. He was a great do-it-yourselfer and enjoyed working on the unending home improvement projects that came along from the large, old house (1825) he and Mary Lue purchased in Nichols, NY. survivors include his wife of 45 years Mary Lue (Cunningham) Gould of Plattsburgh, whom he married 1964; two daughters, Margaret Edwards and her husband Ken of Port Kent, NY, and Elizabeth Lane and her husband Craig of Leesburg, VA; grandchildren, Sarah Edwards, Susan and Charlotte Lane; brother, Jack Gould and his wife Julie of Calcium, NY; sister, Myrtle Chartrand and her husband, Ed of Harrisville, NY; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and brothers, Billy Gould, and Milton Gould. here will be no public calling hours. A memorial service will be held Thursday, June 24, 2010 at 2pm at the Peru Community Church with Rev. Dr. Robert E. Svenson, pastor, officiating. Burial will be held at a later date in the Natural Bridge Hillside Cemetery in Natural Bridge, NY. Donations in his memory may be made to the Peru Community Church, 13 Elm Street, Peru, NY, 12972 or the Alzheimer’s Association, Northern Regional Office, 120 Washington Street, Suite 419, Watertown, NY, 13601.Arrangements are in the care of the Hamilton Funeral Home, 294 Mannix Road, Peru. - Sayre Morning Times, June 21, 2010
GOVELITZ Robert Thomas - Robert Thomas Govelitz, 82, of Lake
Placid, Fla. died
on Friday night, July 2, 2010 at Tampa Hospital
following heart surgery. He was born on December 22, 1927 in Port Reading,
N.J. to parents John and Mary (Barna) Govelitz. Proceeding him in death
were his parents and his brothers John and George Govelitz. Bob is survived
by his loving wife of 59 years Susane (Moore) Govelitz, and daughters:
Susan Marino (Nicholas), Gail Ewanyk (James), Lori Parsons (John) and Carrie
Cisek ( Chester), and son: Tom Govelitz (Diane); grandchildren: Alexis
and Nicole Marino, Brian Ewanyk and Janette Ewanyk Beck (Brian), Alison,
Robert, Trevor and Chloe Govelitz, Steven and Scott Kesselman, Benjamin,
Rachel and Kyle Parsons, Julian and Jack Cisek; great grandchildren: Collin
and Charlie Beck, and Bob's sisters: Eleanor Gallagher, Mary Vozar and
Veronica Nacchio. Bob served his country in the U.S. Navy during both WWII
and Korea. He and his wife spent many years in Woodbridge, N.J. and after
retiring from the New Jersey State Police as an Alcohol Beverage Control
Agent, they moved to Chemung, N.Y. He then worked as a salesman for Southern
Tier Band Instrument Company, a family owned business. Bob was a member
of the Waverly VFW Post 8104, a board member of the Waverly Lions Club,
and a member of St. James Church in Waverly and a choir member of the Epiphany
Church in Sayre, Pa. He was an avid movie goer and supporter of the Sayre
Theater. In 2004 they decided to move south and settled in at Lake Placid,
Fla. There, he was a member of VFW Post 3880, a member of the Loyal
Order of the Moose, a volunteer of the Friends of the Lake Placid Library
and St. James Catholic Church, Lake Placid, where he enjoyed singing in
the church choir. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St.
James Church, Waverly, N.Y. on Aug. 9, at 11 a.m. A Christian military
internment service will be held in the Bath National Cemetery in Bath,
N.Y. on August 10. The family invites and welcomes friends to share memories
at a luncheon in the church hall following Mass. Memorial donations may
be made to the Waverly Free Library, Waverly, N.Y. or St. Jude Children
Research Hospital, PO Box 1893, Memphis, TN, 8101-9950. Cremation arrangements
have been entrusted to the Scott Funeral Home, Lake Placid, Fla. - Sayre
Morning Times, July 16, 2010
HAAR George Alvin
George Alvin Haar, born in Elmira on July 12, 1926, was the eldest
son of Geraldine and Alvin Haar, died July 28th, 2010 at his home in the
Township of Catlin with his family by his side. Mr. Haar graduated from
Corning Free Academy in 1944 and subsequently entered the US Navy, serving
in WWII in the Pacific Theater. He saw action on a PT Boat in the Philippines;
one of the vessels was subsequently featured in the motion picture "They
Were Expendable." He remained an avid lifelong sailor, keeping a classic
Richardson Motor Yacht for many years on Seneca Lake, where he and his
wife, Barbara, were active members of the Watkins Glen Yacht Club. Following
his military service, Mr. Haar, known to his friends and family as "Bud",
attended the University of Missouri and received his teaching certification.
He became a highly respected instructor for the BOCES Programs in Chemung,
Schuyler and Tioga Counties, teaching machine shop for 23 years to hundreds
of Southern Tier students. In addition to his teaching duties, Mr. Haar
had multiple business interests over the years, including Haar's Tydol
Service Station, sales and promotion for Reaction Laboratories, machine
shop instructor at Corning Community College and as a tool and die maker
for Coning Glass. Subsequent to his retirement from BOCES, Mr. Haar started
Grandpa's Specialty Workshop, where he designed and handcrafted high quality
machined products, including portions of a specialized gyroscope which
was used in the Hubble Space Telescope. He was also an experienced traveler,
obtaining the dual citizenship of his beloved Republic of Ireland, where
he and his wife journeyed on many occasions and, in particular, visited
his mother's ancestral home at the foot of the spectacular Cliffs of Moher
in County Clare, where the family's cottage still stands. Mr. Haar served
his community as a Boy Scout Leader. He was also a long-standing member
of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and a member of the Elks Club of Corning
and Horseheads. Mr. Haar is survived by his bride of 60 years, Barbara;
and his daughters, Martha (Pierce) Ryan, Cathleen Haar, Margaret Claire
Sikora; his son, George (Lucy); and his grandchildren, Patrick, Brigit,
and Brendan, Matthew, Amanda, and Richard, Jordan, Jarrod and Rachel, and
Justin, Steven, and Collene; also three great-grandchildren, Gabriel, Ryan
and Kyle; and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Haar is also survived by his
sisters-in-law, Terry Haar and Francis Haar and their children; and his
many Haar cousins, including Jean George Haar, M.D., D.D. of Buffalo, Cece
Haar Burden and Mary Haar Arnold of Jacksonville Florida and the James
A. Garvey family, also of Buffalo. Mr. Haar was predeceased by parents,
Geraldine and Alvin; his sisters, Claire, Patricia, and Peggy; and his
brothers, Thomas and Robert. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests
donations be made to McMahon/Ryan Child Advocacy Site, 509 W Onondaga St,
Syracuse, NY 13204, The Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 E. Corning Rd, Corning,
NY or the Dominican Monastery, Church St., Elmira, NY. The family wishes
to acknowledge the professional and empathetic care of Dr. Pulkrabek, Dr.
Shaikh, Dr. Thuraisamy, Dr. Boktar, and the staff at Corning and Argot
Ogden Hospitals and Southern Tier Hospice. A special thank you to all of
our family and friends for their love and support. Services will be held
at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July, 31st, at the Dominican Monastery at 1310 W
Church St, Elmira. Arrangements are with Roberts Funeral Home, 279 Main
Street, Wellsburg, NY 14894.- Elmira Star Gazette, July 30, 2010
JOHNSTON Richard C. "Dick" Johnston, Sr.
89, of 277 Airport Road, Wellsboro, died on Saturday, July 31, 2010.
He was born on May 18, 1921, in Verona, a son of the late Howard Smith
and Bernice Beatrice (Wilhelm) Johnston. Dick was the husband of 62 years
of Ada J. Stradley Johnston. He was formerly employed by the Ford Agency
of Wellsboro, as the mechanic shop foreman and was the Fixed Base Operator
for 50 years at the Wellsboro Johnston Airport. He loved fishing and hunting
but flying was his passion in life. Dick was a World War II veteran serving
as a sergeant in the United States Air Force. Mr. Johnston is survived
by his wife, Ada; a son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Becky Johnston,
Jr. of Wellsboro; daughter, Colleen Caputo of Hazleton; two sisters and
brother-in-law, Verda Jean and Roland "Doug" Chamberlain, Bette Chilson,
both of Wellsboro; four grandchildren; four great-grandsons and many nieces,
nephews and cousins. Dick was predeceased by three brothers, Howard, Leslie,
Jack; and three sisters, Audrey, June and Anona. At Dick's request there
will be no services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dexter Baptist
Church, 1215 Route 660 West, Wellsboro, Pa. 16901. Arrangements are entrusted
to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., Wellsboro.- Wellsboro Gazette, August
4, 2010
JORDAN Norman F.
Age 88, of Galeton, PA, died on Sunday, April 11, 2010 at his home.
Born October 16, 1921, in Port Allegany, PA, he was a son of the late Norman
G. and Marie (Caskey) Jordan. He was a Veteran, having served with the
United States Army in World War II. On December 13, 1947, he married the
former Louise "Choppy" Cardman, who predeceased him on August 15, 2009.
Norm worked at Snyder Tank in Galeton for 20 years and at Penn DOT for
ten years. He was a member of St. Bibiana's Catholic Church in Galeton,
the Galeton VFW Post #6611, the Galeton Moose, and the Knights of Columbus.
Surviving are two daughters, Patricia Adams, Elkhorn, WI and Judy Monteleone,
Orange Park, FL; a sister, Dorothy Jordan, Wellsboro, PA and several nieces
and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Norm was predeceased
by two sisters, Nora Rachiele and Mary Lamont. Friends may call at St.
Bibiana's Catholic Church, Galeton, on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 from 10:00-11:00
AM, with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 11:00AM, with the Rev.
Joseph Dougherty as Celebrant. Memorial contributions may be made to St.
Bibiana's Catholic Church. Arrangements are entrusted to the Hess Funeral
Home & Cremation Service, Collins Chapel, Galeton. – Elmira Star Gazette,
April 13, 2010
KANE Irvin "Ike" - Irvin "Ike" Kane, 85 of 1367 Broad St. Brockway, died Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at the DuBois Nursing Home. He was born on Aug. 5, 1924, in Coal Glen, the son of Alexander and Edith Coyle Kane. He married Twila Myers on Nov. 11, 1944, and she survives. He served in the Air Corps during World War II. He then enlisted in the United States Air Force Reserves and retired after 30 years as a Commissions Operation Supervisor with the rank of Master Sergeant. He was a member of Parson-Marnatti Post #95 of the American Legion for 65 years and a firing squad member for 46. He retired from the United States Postal Service after 25 years and worked for Deposit Bank in Brockway. He was manager of the First American Baseball Team. He played JC Baseball for 18 years and JC league basketball. He also coached Teener League Baseball for 16 years. He was a member of the Brockway Kiwanis, the Elks and was a Free Mason. He enjoyed bowling and trout fishing. In addition to his wife he is survived by three daughters, Karen (Bob) Ferrachio of Ft. Myers, Fla.; Janet Kane of Tularosa, N.M. and Trudi (Neal) Dibble of Middlebury Center. He is also survived by seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a brother, William Kane of Winter Park, Fla. as well as four nephews and one niece. He was preceeded in death by his parents, step-father, Keith Hamman and a sister, Norma Harbridge. He will be sadly missed by his family. Friends may call on Friday, July 30, from 9:30 a.m. till 11 a.m. at the Carlson-Shugarts Funeral Home Inc. in Brockway. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Marjorie Lindahl officiating. Full Millitary Honors will be accorded by Parson-Marnatti Post #95 of the American Legion at the funeral Home. Burial will follow in Beechtree Cemetery. Wellsboro Gazette - July 28, 2010
KEPHART Raymond Jesse
South Corning, N.Y. — Raymond Jesse Kephart, age 83, of 14 Tuxill Ave.,
South Corning died Thursday, August 19, 2010. Raymond was born February
11, 1927 in Clearfield, PA., the son of the late George and
Mae (English) Kephart. He married Jean Confer on June 5, 1949, in
Wellsboro, Pa., she survives him.
Raymond attended school in Woodland Pa and served in the Army during
World War II. He was employed by Corning Glass Works, Corning, NY
in maintenance, retiring in 1989 after 38 years of service. He just received
his 60th year pin. Raymond enjoyed riding snowmobile, collecting trains,
old cars and tinkering in his garage. He is survived by his wife: Jean,
three daughters: Roxie Foster of Ewa Beach, HI, Cynthia (David) Janne of
Elmira, NY, Ellen Kay (Bruce) Draper of Painted Post, NY and one son: Richard
"Sam" (Debora) Kephart of Corning, NY; He also has five grandchildren
Jeff & Laurie Taylor; ,Kimberly & Brian Kephart; Sean (Bridget)
Janne; Taryn Janne; Holly (Marc) Patelunas, four great grandchildren;
Sara Taylor, McKayla Kephart, Lily Patelunas and Courtney Janne, several
nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by nine brothers and sisters.
By his request there will be no formal funeral services, burial will be
in Clearfied, Pa., at the convenience of the family. The family
suggests memorials be made to the First Baptist Church of Corning, 110
East First St., Corning N.Y. 14830. Arrangements entrusted to Carpenters
Funeral Home, LLC, 14 E. Pulteney St. in Corning.- Corning Leader, August
22, 2010
KERRICK Donald W.
Age 90, died June 10, 2010 peacefully in his sleep. He was born May
6, 1920 to Bill and Mary Kerrick. He graduated from Wellsboro Schools in
1938 and from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in 1942.
After service in the U.S. Navy during World War II, he returned to Wellsboro
and retired from Carson Investment Company as Executive Vice President,
Treasurer and Director in 1984, concluding a career of 38 years. In 1984,
he was elected to the Board of Directors of the Wellsboro Electric Company,
a position he held until retiring in 2007. He was a longtime member of
St Paul's Episcopal Church where he served as Warden, Vestry man, Lay Reader
and Treasurer for 25 years. In later years and through retirement he enjoyed
woodworking and restoring antiques and country furniture. Survived by his
lovely wife, Betty Boom Kerrick; sons and daughters-in-law, Craig and Bonnie
Kerrick of Cape Neddick, ME, and Scott and Laura Kerrick of Plymouth, MI;
granddaughter, Courtney (Ted) Reckell, Williston, VT; great-grandsons,
Brodi and Teagan Reckell; brother-in-law, Gary Boom of Wilmington, DE;
and several nieces and nephews. He was proud to have been a part of the
"Greatest Generation". In accordance with Donald's wishes, there will be
no visitation or viewing. Funeral service at St. Paul's Episcopal Church
at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 14, 2010, officiated by the Rev. Canon Gregory
Hinton. Memorials, if desired, may be given to St. Paul's Episcopal Church,
Pearl Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901. Arrangements by Tussey-Mosher Funeral
Home, a "Life Celebration Home", 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. – Elmira
Star Gazette, June 12, 2010
MUUSE Cornelius
Age 85 of Williston Park, NY died
on Friday August 27, 2010
at Elcor Health Services. Cornelius was born on January 8, 1925 in Manhattan,
NY the son of the late John and Marie Feerholven Muuse. Mr. Muuse was a
Veteran of WWII serving his country with the U.S. Army serving with the
S.H.A.E.F. He was an accountant for Union Pacific Railroad in NY, NY. Mr.
Muuse is survived by his loving wife Gloria Foppini Muuse; sons and daughters-in-law:
Dr. William and Jane Muuse of Horseheads, NY; Pieter and Barbara Muuse
of Delray Beach, FL; Jaime Muuse of Westport, CT; granddaughters: Julia
Muuse and Janelle Muuse of Horseheads, NY. Relatives and friends are invited
to attend Cornelius' Funeral Services on Tuesday August 31, 2010 at 6 PM
at the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY. The Rev.
Paul D. Mills officiating.- Elmira Star Gazette, August 28, 2010
NOVACK Theodore
Theodore Novack, 89, of Big Flats, NY, died Monday evening, June 14,
2010 at Corning Hospital, Corning, NY. Born April 9, 1921 in Ranshaw, PA,
he was a son of the late Justin and Anna (Wislosky) Novack. He lived the
early part of his life in Ranshaw, PA. For the past fifty years he was
a resident of Big Flats, NY. He was a graduate of the former Coal Township
High School, and also Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA. Ted was a U.S.
Air Force Veteran, serving as a fighter pilot during World War II. On December
16, 1944, at Camp Springs Army Base in Virginia, he married Anna A. Poliniak
who preceded him in death on September 26, 2008. He was employed by Corning
Glass Company as a chemical engineer until his retirement. Ted was a member
of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, Elmira Heights, NY, Transfiguration
Ukrainian Catholic Church, Shamokin, and the Catholic War Veterans Association.
Survivors include four daughters and two sons-in-law, Andrea and Larry
Taylor, Big Flats, NY, Daria Berlin, Corning, NY, Marina Novack, Big Flats,
NY, and Claudia and Bill Hopkins, Pine City, NY; five grandchildren and
five great-grandchildren. Divine Liturgy will be Friday at 10:00 AM in
Transfiguration Ukrainian Catholic Church, Shamokin, with Rev. Stepan Bilyk
as celebrant. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery, Coal Township.
Viewing will be Friday from 8:30 to 9:30 AM in the Stephen A. Chowka Funeral
Home, 114 N. Shamokin St., Shamokin, PA. – Elmira Star Gazette, June 16,
2010
OVERSTROM Arthur R.
Age 84, of Ridgefield Rd., Endicott, NY died Monday, August 16, 2010
at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City, NY. He was born December 28,
1925 in Corning, NY the son of the late Ralph and Julia (Andersen) Overstrom.
Arthur and Delores (Durkin) Overstrom were married on December 27, 1948
in St. Vincent De Paul Church in Corning. Arthur was a graduate of Northside
High School (Class of 1944). He was an Eagle Scout. He graduated from Milwaukee
School of Electrical Engineering on June 22, 1951 and received a Bachelor
of Science Engineering. He was a Licensed Professional Engineer
in the state of NY and PA. He received his Masters of Science from
SUNY Binghamton in May of 1991. He was also a past Union Endicott School
Board member from 1973-1984, Vice President from 1977-1979 and President
from 1979-1981. He was a US Army veteran serving with the 28th Infantry
receiving the Purple Heart after being wounded during the Battle of Bulge.
Arthur worked for Westinghouse in Bath, NY for 14 years. He retired on
May 1, 1990 from NYSEG after 24 years of service. He is survived by his
loving wife of 61, years, Delores Overstrom of Endicott, NY; children,
Mary Beth (Richard) Peters of Wallace, NC, Nancy Overstrom of Elmira Heights,
NY and Thomas (Jean) Overstrom of New Tripoli, PA; 3 grandchildren, Gregory,
Sarah and Ryan Overstrom; Brothers and sisters, Frank (Marilyn) Overstrom,
Leon (Marion) Overstrom, Loren Overstrom, Norman Overstrom, Nora (Donald)
Miller, Norma Scott, Donald (Marty) Overstrom and Dorothy Watson; several
nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at Acly-Stover Funeral
Home, Corning on Thursday, August 19, 2010 from 11a.m.-1 p.m. Funeral Services
will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Committal prayers and Interment
will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Corning.- Elmira Star Gazette, August
18, 2010
PELCHY Frederick J.
Of Watkins Glen - Age 88, formerly of Elmira, died
Monday, June
14th, 2010 at the Bath Veterans Hospital after an extended illness. Fred
is survived by his wife of 68 years Jean (Rudd) Pelchy; daughter, Linda
(Ronald) Teribury of Gillett, PA; three grandsons, James, Tim and Keith,
all of Gillett, PA; one granddaughter, Becky Bradley; along with several
great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof
Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY, Friday, June 18th,
2010 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Funeral services celebrating the life of
Fred will follow the calling hours at 7:00 PM. The Reverend Allen Goss
will officiate. Interment will be at the convenience of the family at the
Bath National Cemetery, Bath, NY. Fred was a World War II ARMY medic. He
retired from Hardinge Brothers with 21 years of dedicated service. In December
1977 Fred opened and operated Fred's Bait and Tackle in Watkins Glen, NY
until July 1984. He was a devoted family man, avid golfer and he loved
to fish. Those wishing please make memorial donations to the Bath VA, Nursing
Home Unit, Voluntary Services Department, 76 Veterans Ave., Building 18,
Bath, NY 14810. – Elmira Star Gazette, June 17, 2010
PHILLIPS Gordon B. Phillips
80, of 5964 Pleasant Valley Road, Eldred Twp., died
Saturday,
August 21, 2010, at his home. He was born March 22, 1930, in Williamsport,
the son of Robert R. and Margaret Bard Phillips. Gordon was a veteran of
both World War II and the Korean War serving in the Army. He retired from
Conrail, and had also worked for Pennsylvania Railroad. He was a member
of The Church of St. Ann Roman Catholic Church and enjoyed fishing, hunting
and woodworking. On November 27, he would have celebrated his 56th
wedding anniversary with his wife, the former Dorothy L. Stadler. Surviving
in addition to his wife, is his son, Robert P. (Cynthia) Phillips of Montoursville
and their children, Rebecca (Vaughn) Mallery and Gabrielle Phillips; two
daughters, Margaret Anna (Keith) Ellison of Williamsport and their children,
Benjamin (Angela) Hitesman, Kathleen Ellison, and Caleb Ellison, Lynda
L. Phillips of West Milton and her children, Danielle (Jason) Kulp, Lara
(Ben) Freas, Rae Varnes, Chelsea Varnes, and a lifetime friend, Ellen Smith.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Wednesday August
25, 2010, at The Church of St. Ann Roman Catholic Church, 1220 Northway
Road, with the Rev. Michael McCormick as Celebrant. Friends will be received
on Tuesday, August 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Spitler Funeral Home, 733
Broad St., Montoursville with a Prayer Vigil Service to be held at 5:45
p.m. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers
contributions may be made to either The Church of St. Ann Catholic Church
or to Susquehanna Home Health and Hospice, c/o Providence Health System
Foundation, 1100 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport, PA 17701. - Williamsport
Sun Gazette, August 23, 2010
READLER - S. Franklin Readler, 88, of 78 Bennett Road, Bloomsburg, Pa., went home to be with his Lord on Monday, April 19, at the home of his daughter, Evelyn, in Ulster, Pa. He was born Nov. 6, 1921 in Bristol, Pa., the son of the late Sidney and Florence Yeager Readler. Franklin graduated from Bristol High School in 1939. He worked on the family farm raising chickens and produce. He met his wife of 61 years, Julia Burchard on the "egg route" and they married July 2, 1943 in Germantown, Pa. She preceded him in death on Sept. 1, 2004. During World War II he was employed at Rohm and Haas defense plant in Bristol, Pa., as well as serving as an Air Raid Warden. The couple moved to the Millville area in 1946 where Franklin was engaged in dairy farming for much of his life. He later was employed by PPL as a lineman and material handler until his retirement in 1984. Franklin attended First Baptist Church, Danville, Pa., and was a member of the Millville Valley Grange for over 50 years. He enjoyed traveling, gardening, wood working, and family. He is survived by one son, John T. Readler and his wife Jackie of Camden, Ark.; and two daughters, Evelyn J. Stowell and her husband, Russell of Ulster, Pa. and Carolyn J. Fisher and her husband, Seth of Mountaintop, Pa. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Allie Olsen, Stephen Stowell and Amanda King and her husband, Eddie; and four great-grandchildren, Caleb and Rylie Olsen and Hunter and Addie King. Relatives and friends are invited to attend funeral services to be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 22, in the First Baptist Church Springer Chapel (lower level entrance), 20 Brookside Drive, Danville Pa., with the Reverend Dr. Harry H. Wonderland officiating, assisted by the Reverend Dawes Dawson. Interment will follow in the Jerseytown Cemetery, Jerseytown, Pa. Friends will be received from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday evening at Visneski Funeral Home Inc., 10 W. Mahoning St., Danville Pa., and from 10-11 a.m. in Springer Chapel First Baptist Church, Danville Pa. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund of the First Baptist Church, Danville, Pa. Arrangements are under the direction of Visneski Funeral Home Inc– Towanda Daily Review, April 21, 2010
RONEY Frank E. - Frank E. Roney, husband of the late Charlotte (Albright) Roney, World War II Army Air Corps Veteran and 27 year IBM employee died Saturday, June 13, 2010, at Roswell Park Cancer Institute surrounded by his loving family. Born in Sayre, Pa., Mr. Roney graduated from Waverly High School in 1944 and served with the Army Air Corps until his honorable discharge on August 26, 1946. Mr. Roney married and moved to Kansas City to attend Technical school and then worked for a radio station followed by employment with General Electric. Hired by IBM in Owego, N.Y., Mr. and Mrs. Roney and children returned to Waverly, N.Y. in 1953. An avid outdoorsman, Mr. Roney enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing. A passionate hobby was amateur radio, his call sign KO2Q. Mr. Roney served as a trustee for the Village of Waverly, including serving as police commissioner, and as a trustee of the Waverly United Methodist Church. Mr. Roney was a 32nd degree Mason, Past Master of the Waverly Masonic Lodge 407, member in good standing of the Scottish Rite Lodge and Council Chapter Consistory, and a member in good standing of the Cayuta-Elmira Chapter 42 of the Royal Arch Masons. Mr. Roney was also a member and Past Commander of the American Legion Betowski VanDeMark Post 492. Other memberships included Rotary, Lions Club, life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Waverly Hook and Ladder, Royal Order of Moose, Elks, and the ROMEOs. Mr. Roney is survived by his children, Susan K. (William) Erb, Steven K. (Susan) Roney, Frank E. (Terri) Roney III, Linda R. (Stephen) Sutherland, and Patrick W. (Michelle) Roney; 14 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren; a niece and nephews. Memorial services will be held Saturday, June 19, 2010, at 11 a.m. at the Waverly United Methodist Church, 158 Chemung Street, Waverly, N.Y. by Pastor Anne Bey Canfield. The family will receive friends starting at 10 a.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Funeral arrangements by Blauvelt Funeral Home. – Sayre Morning Times, June 16, 2010
ROUPP Francis K. - Francis K. Roupp, 84, of Blossburg, died Friday July 2, 2010, at the Green Home, Wellsboro. Francis was born June 6, 1926, in Liberty, the son of the late Ross and Lela Chapman Roupp. He was married to Norraine Johnson for 36 years. She preceded him in death. Francis retired from Ward Manufacturing where he was a machinist. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Blossburg; Arnot Sportsman Club; Veterans of Foreign Wars Supreme Sacrifice Post #8730; Blossburg and William B. Wilson American Legion Post #572, Blossburg. Francis was a United States Army veteran, serving during World War II. Francis is survived by two step-sons, William Nowakawski, David Nowakawski; a sister, Joyce (George) Lloyd of Blossburg; two brothers, Robert (Marge) Roupp of Liberty, Ross (Sandy) Roupp Jr.; also many nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and nephews. Preceding Francis in death were three sisters, Leah Keagle, Evelyn Kreger, Margaret English; five brothers, Clifford, Clarence, John, Richard and Ernest. Family and friends will be received at the Freeberg Funeral Home, Blossburg, Tuesday, July 6 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. On Wednesday, July 7, friends will be received at the First Baptist Church, Blossburg from 10 a.m. until time of funeral services at 11 a.m. with the Rev. John Shypulesfski officiating. - Wellsboro Gazette, July 7, 2010
SCHMOOCK Roy F. Schmoock
82, of Morris, died Sunday, Aug. 1, 2010, at Geisinger Medical Center,
Danville. Roy was born Sept. 27, 1927, in Roslyn, a son of Wilhelm and
Dora Christine (Schoeder) Schmoock. He was the husband of Flora (Cruise)
Schmoock with whom he celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary on July
30. Roy was an electrical engineer for Fischer and Porter in Warminster,
for over 30 years. He was honored in 1978 as one of the three most prodigious
inventors. He was a Navy veteran having served during World War II and
the Korean War. Roy was a member of the American Legion in Bucks County
and Wellsboro. Roy is survived by his wife, Flora; three daughters and
a son-in-law, Linda (John) Brayshaw, Bucks County, Carol (Ken Jupiter)
Schmoock of Ithaca, N.Y., Connie Egan of Bucks County; three grandchildren,
Melinda Gordon, Lisa Miller, Courtney Egan; two great-grandchildren, Sydney
Gordon, Connor Egan; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a grandson,
Michael Brayshaw in 1989; and five brothers and sisters. A memorial service
will be held at a later date. The Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel,
Crematory and Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, is assisting the
family.- Wellsboro Gazette, August 4, 2010
SMITH Virgil A.
Of Watkins Glen, NY died
peacefully on Wednesday, June 9, 2010.
Mr. Smith was a World War II Veteran; born in Gaines, PA on October 30,
1919. Virgil's parents were hard workers and took very good care of their
children; he had four brothers and three sisters (Barbara Wood of Middlebury,
PA). When Virgil came home from the Army, he purchased a new tractor trailer
for his own trucking business; his first customer was the NYC Police Department.
Virgil hauled bailed hay to the city for their horses. After that he worked
in construction and enjoyed farming as a hobby. Virgil and his wife, Anna,
raised five children: Gary A. of Arizona, William M. of Buffalo, NY, Theresa
A. of Georgia; Marilyn N. of Watkins Glen, NY and Kevin J. of Florida.
Mr. Smith had five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren along with
nieces and nephews. Virgil was a member and enjoyed attending the Moreland
Presbyterian Church in Moreland. We will all miss him dearly. As per Mr.
Smith's wishes there will be no prior calling hours or funeral, and a private
graveside service is to be held at the convenience of the family. Donations
may be made in Virgil's memory to the Moreland Presbyterian Church, Beaver
Dams, NY 14812. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Vedder and Scott
Funeral Home, 122 N. Genesee, St., Montour Falls, NY. – Elmira Star Gazette,
June 12, 2010
SMITH William Harold Smith
85, a resident of Jacksonville, Fla., formerly of Allenwood, died
on Thursday, August 19, 2010, in the VA Medical Center at Lake City,
Fla. Born in Washington Twp., Lycoming Co., Pa., on Thursday, September
11, 1924, he was the son of the late Charles W. and Helen E. (Dapp) Smith.
Bill was the widower of Bernice G. (Kurtz) Smith who preceded him in death
on December 11, 1999. Bill received his master's degree from Lycoming College.
He honorably served during the World War II with the U.S. Army Air Corp
and was awarded the Purple Heart. Bill was retired from the former Anchor
Darling Valve at Williamsport. He had previously been employed by the former
Montgomery Mills. He had also been an instructor at the former Williamsport
Technical Institute. Bill attended the Church of Arygle at Jacksonville,
Fla. He enjoyed gardening, building bird houses and assisting his son-in-law
with the Maharaj family business. He was a member of the Lane Wally Senior
Citizens Club at Jackson, Fla. Bill is survived by three daughters
and one son-in-law, Edna Lorraine and Jai Smith-Maharaj, Jacksonville,
Fla.; Helen L. Snow, Jennings, Fla. and Mona Rae Bartlett, Montgomery,
Pa. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and
seven great-great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife, Bill was preceded
in death by one daughter, Berniece Brenning; two grandsons, Jason Bartlett
and Frederick Smith; one brother, Charles Smith; and two sisters, Clara
Belle Moore and Miriam Shaffer. Funeral services will be conducted
from the Galen R. Betzer Funeral Service, 108 N. Main St., Muncy, at 1
p.m. on Friday, August 27, 2010. Interment will be in the Elimsport Cemetery.
Friends may call on Friday from 12 to 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Graveside
military services will be conducted by the Korean War Veterans of Lycoming
County. The family will provide the flowers. If desired, memorial contributions
may be made to the Lake City VA Hospice, 619 South Marion Ave., Lake City,
FL 32025-5808.- Williamsport Sun Gazette, August 23, 2010
SPENCER Harley E. Spencer
OSCEOLA, PA | Harley E. Spencer, age 74, of Rt. 1, Osceola, PA, died
June 29, 2002 at his home.He was born November 7, 1927 in Endicott,
NY, the son of Perry and Ella Enderle Spencer. He was an automobile mechanic,
a member of the NRA and the Elkland Moose. He served in the Merchant Marines
during World War 2. He is survived by sons and daughters-in-law,
Stanley and Shirley Spencer, Universal City, TX, Joseph and Nancy Spencer,
Brandon, FL, Dale and Bonnie Spencer, Owego, NY; daughter, Diane Spencer,
Tacoma, Washington; grandchildren, Wendy, Jason, Vaughn, Sam, Valerie,
Harley, Thomas, Bryan, Brandon, Stacey and Tracey; 3 great-grandchildren;
sisters, Mrs. Verna Knickerbocker, Elkland, PA, Mrs. Earl (Alda) Cruttenden,
Elkland, PA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; good friends, Gerald
and Lois Marlatt, Knoxville, PA; special friend, Rodney Heysham, Nelson,
PA. He was preceded in death by a son Kenneth, brother Lawrence and sister
Shirley Outman.Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home,
214 Main St., Elkland, PA, Tuesday 7-9 pm and Wednesday 12:00-2:00 pm,
where funeral services will be held following calling hours at 2:00 pm,
with Rev. Jim Phillips officiating.
STAFFORD Maurice Grant, Sr.
83, of Lodi, NY, while surrounded by family and friends, died
at Schuyler Hospital on Wednesday, July 14, 2010, entering into the presence
of his Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. The family will be present to receive
friends on Friday, July 16, 2010, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at the Covert
Baptist Church, 9268 State Route 96, in the town of Covert. Funeral Services
will begin at 1:00, at the church, officiated by Rev. Dave Pitcher. Prayers
of committal will immediately follow at the Seneca Union Cemetery in Valois.
Contributions may be made in Grant's memory to the Covert Baptist Church,
9268 State Route 96, Interlaken, NY 14847. Grant was born on April 19,
1927 in Jackson, Michigan to the late Maurice A. and Ida M. (Thompson)
Stafford. He served in the US Navy during World War II and was honorably
discharged in 1946. Grant retired from Allied Chemical in Elizabeth, New
Jersey and then, enjoying the challenge of hard work, continued employment
as an independent contractor for A&E Moving Co., Mahwah, NJ. Grant
was an avid gardener and loved sharing his fresh grown produce with friends
and family. He loved music, reading, and learning, and passed these loves
onto his ten children. Grant also enjoyed a good, healthy debate with family
and friends. Grant is survived by his 10 children, Maurice (Barbara) Stafford,
Jr. of Pennsylvania, Jo-Anne Hulburt of Michigan, Mike (Deborah) Stafford
of Arizona, Carolyn (Stewart) McDivitt of New York, Debbie (Chuck) Wagner
of Texas, Tim (Yolly) Stafford of Florida, Jim Stafford of New York, Sean
(Paula) Stafford of New York, Patti (Juan) Bocher of Virginia, and Jeanne
(Steve) Snyder of Virginia; 28 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren; a
sister, Pat (Fred) Klouda; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and close
friends. He was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children,
Josephine Stafford; second wife, Louise Stevens-Stafford; a son, David
Adrian Stafford; and a sister, Ann Jones. – Elmira Star Gazette, July 16,
2010
STELACONE Benjamin L. Stelacone
of Factoryville, formerly of Colley and Jenningsville, PA, died Wednesday
evening, Aug. 18, 2010 at the VA Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre. He was
born in Luzerne on Oct. 27, 1923, a son of the late Anthony and Constance
Karis Stelacone. He was an Army veteran, serving with the 16th Infantry
Antitank Company of the 1st Division known as The Big Red One in Central
Europe and Africa. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a carpenter
and later was the owner of Stelacone’s Grocery Store in Jenningsville and
Colley. Mr. Stelacone was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie
M. Knappman Stelacone; brother, Anthony Stelacone; sisters, Nellie Skrosky,
Jean Knorr, Lina Hardish, Laura Grey, Dellie Powers, Florene Mucha and
Doris Verhanovitz. Surviving are daughters, Margie Manchester of
Cincinnati, OH and Constance Wiser and Terry Wertman, both of Tunkhannock;
a sister, Betty Knappman of Wilkes-Barre; grandchildren, Benjamin and Chandler
Manchester, Ashley and Joshua Wertman; nieces, Mary Malloy of Trucksville,
Mary Ann Murphy of Tunkhannnock and nephew, Frederick Knappman of Kingston,
all of whom he raised with his own family. Funeral services were
held on Monday at 10 a.m. from the Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home, Inc.,
73 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, with Pastor Lori Robinson of the Eatonville
United Methodist Church. Interment was in Hanover-Green Cemetery, Hanover.
Friends called at the funeral home on Sunday from 2 to 4.- Wyalusing Rocket
Courier, August 26, 2010
SULLIVAN Mary - CROUCH, Mary Sullivan
Age 93 of Valois, NY died
on August 12, 2010 at Arnot Ogden
Medical Center, Elmira, NY. Her nieces and nephews, George Jeremiah English,
Robert Jerry Sullivan, Mary Kathleen English Edwards, Linda Kay English,
John Joseph Sullivan, Jr., Timothy Lee English and Thomas Kyle English
survive Mrs. Crouch along with numerous great nieces and nephews. Mrs.
Crouch was a graduate of Cook Academy and Elmira Business Institute. She
worked and retired from Shepard Niles Crane & Hoist from the early
50's to retirement. She was a Petty Officer 3rd Class with the Waves during
WWII. Mrs. Crouch was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary for over
62 years and a member of St. Mary's of The Lake Catholic Church, Watkins
Glen, NY. Relatives and friends are invited to call at St. Mary's of the
Lake Link on Tuesday, August 17, 2010, from 9 to 10 a.m. followed by a
Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery
Watkins Glen, NY where Full Military Honors will be accorded Mary. Those
wishing to remember Mary may do so through Memorials to St. Mary's of the
Lake or to the American Cancer Society American Cancer Society American
Cancer Society American Cancer Society . Arrangements under the direction
of Vedder and Scott Funeral Home, Montour Falls, NY.- Elmira Star Gazette,
August 14, 2010
SULLIVAN Thomas J.
Age 83, of 1086 East Lake Road, Dundee, NY died Tuesday, June 8, 2010,
in Bath, NY after a brief illness. Tom was born in Ithaca, NY on August
20, 1926 to Walter and Dorothy (Hunt) Sullivan. He married Theresa Ford
in 1949 and was preceded in death by her in 2006. He served in the United
States Navy from 1944 to 1946. He is a proud graduate of Saint Bonaventure.
Tom owned and operated Crystal Lanes Bowling Center in Corning for 52 years.
Tom loved all of his days on Keuka Lake. One of his favorite things was
"Captaining" his pontoon boat with family and friends. He was a fine woodworker
and enjoyed caring for his home's lawn and property. Tom was an avid Yankees
baseball fan and was able to enjoy a game during the final year of the
old stadium. His survivors include two daughters, Cindy (John) Byrne of
Monkton, MD and Cathy (August) Cassella of Dallastown, PA; one son, Mickey
Sullivan of Dundee; one brother, Walter (Mignon) Sullivan of Boca Raton,
FL; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Tom was predeceased by his brother, John Sullivan. Friends may call on
Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home & Cremation Service,
17 W. Pulteney Street in Corning where funeral services will be on Saturday
at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be in St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery in Elmira,
NY. Memorial contributions may be made in Tom's name to American Red Cross
- Corning Chapter, 123 West Market Street, Corning, NY 14830. – Elmira
Star Gazette, June 10, 2010
SWARTWOOD Charles E. "Charlie"
Loving husband, father & Grandfather - Was born April 1, 1927 in
Tioga, NY the son of the late Arthur and Helena (Padgett) Swartwood, went
home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital
at the age of 83. Family and friends are invited to gather at Faith Tabernacle
155 Lenox Ave. Horseheads, NY 14845 on Friday, July 16, 2010 from 4:00
to 6:00 PM. The Chemung County Veterans Honor Squad will accord Mr. Swartwood
military honors at the church following the visitation at 6 PM. A celebration
of Charlie's life will follow the military service with his sons, Reverend
Charles Swartwood and Reverend David Swartwood honoring their father's
life. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Olthof Funeral home, Inc.
1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira, NY. - Elmira Star Gazette, July 15, 2010
SWARTWOOD Charles E - Was born April 1, 1927 in Tioga, NY the son of the late Arthur and Helena (Padgett) Swartwood, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital at the age of 83. His sister, Thelma Hyde and brother, Homer Swartwood predeceased him. Charlie is survived by his loving wife, Nina, who he has enjoyed 62 wonderful years of life and love with; beloved children, Charles (Grace) Swartwood, Mary (Craig) Fazenbaker, David (Susan) Swartwood, Patti (Ken) Fraser and Nina (Cliff) Horton; 12 much loved grandchildren, 16 adored great grandchildren, and 1 precious great great granddaughter; sister, Hazel Cermak; along with several nieces and nephews. Charlie was a Veteran of the US Navy, proudly serving his country during WW II. In 1960, he was named Father of the Year in his hometown of Owego. He retired from St. Joseph's Hospital after 35 dedicated years. Charlie was a faithful member of Faith Tabernacle and lived his life as a testimony to the "Amazing Grace" of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Family and friends are invited to gather at Faith Tabernacle 155 Lenox Ave. Horseheads, NY 14845 on Friday, July 16, 2010 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. The Chemung County Veterans Honor Squad will accord Mr. Swartwood military honors at the church following the visitation at 6 PM. A celebration of Charlie's life will follow the military service with his sons, Reverend Charles Swartwood and Reverend David Swartwood honoring their father's life. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Olthof Funeral home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira, NY. Funeral home obituary
THORP Jack M. - Jack M. Thorp of Norwalk, Conn., and formerly of Saltaire, N.Y., died on July 8, 2010. He was the husband of Gabrielle S. Thorp and has resided in Norwalk for more than 60 years. He was a veteran of World War II. He was the son of Peter M. and Anita R. Soloman of Athens, Pa. He was a First Class Petty Officer (Sonarman) and served on destroyers for three years in both the Atlantic and Pacific theatres. He participated in the invasions of the Philippines, Iwo Jima and Okinawa. At Iwo Jima, his ship, the U.S.S. Hyman (DD732), was assigned to Task Force 51 Amphibious Force, Pacific Fleet. Early in the battle, his ship gave close-in fire support for the Marines as they ascended the peak of Mr. Suribachi. Mr. Thorp was one of the very few who actually witnessed the famous raising of the American Flag on Mt. Suribachi. The captain of his ship was awarded the Navy Cross (second only to the Congressional Medal of Honor) for extraordinary heroism in saving their ship and most of its crew after it was severely disabled by Japanese Kamikaze attacks during the invasion of Okinawa. Mr. Thorp was educated at Athens High School (Pa.), Susquehanna University (Pa.), and the New York University Graduate School of Business. Mr. Thorp was an all-round athlete in both high school and college. He participated in basketball, football, baseball and track. He was the senior captain of basketball at Susquehanna University during the 1949-1950 season. He was in advertising for more than 30 years, 25 of which with Young & Rubicam Inc. in New York City. While at Young & Rubicam, he managed accounts for such major advertisers as Cluett Peabody (Arrow), the Borden Company, the 3M Company, National Distillers, Dictaphone, Time Inc., and Manufacturers Hanover Trust. He also handled several pro-bona accounts for the U.S. Government. Mr. Thorp was active in Big Brothers of New York City in the 1950s and 1960s and supervised their advertising and marketing programs on a volunteer basis for many years. He was a commercial real estate broker for several years in the Fairfield County area in the 80s and a driving instructor for more than 10 years with the Lewis School of Driving in New Canaan. He never retired. For the past seven years he has been Dockmaster for the City of Norwalk at the Norwalk Boating Center. Mr. Thorp was an inveterate traveler. He traveled extensively in Great Britain, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, western and eastern Europe, Scandinavia, Italy, Turkey, Greece, Brazil, Peru, Columbia, Egypt, Morocco, China, Russia and India. Mr. Thorp was a member of the Catholic War Veterans (Sayre, Pa.), the American Legion (Athens, Pa.), the Iwo Jima Survivors Association of Connecticut and the New Canaan YMCA. In addition to his wife, Gabrielle, his is survived by: three daughters, Pamela Thorp of New York City, Seneath Bostrom and husband Robert of Duxbury, Mass., and Gabrielle Thorp and husband Joseph Crippes of Phoenix, Ariz.; as well as three grandsons, Jack Bostrom, Austin Crippes and Kyle Crippes. He is also survived by a brother Edward and his wife Dona of Atlanta, Ga.; and a sister Jeanne and her husband Paul Bozung of Seaford, Long Island; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by both a brother, Charles, and a sister, Anna. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Iwo Jima Survivors Association, c/o Vincent Thomas, 35 Hemlock Road, Branford, CT 06405 - Towanda Daily Review, July 15, 2010
UHL Floyd E. - Floyd E. Uhl, Jr., 82, of Athens, Pa., died
on Thursday, July 29, 2010 at Wilkes Barre, V.A. Medical Center after
an extended illness. He was born on Sept. 7, 1927 in Allentown, Pa., the
son of the late Floyd E. and Bertha Long Uhl Sr. Floyd was owner and operator
of Uhl's TV Repair and Sales for many years. He was a veteran of World
War II serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the Destroyer U.S.S. Eugene. After
leaving the U.S. Navy, he worked in the Philadelphia Naval Ship Yards.
He was a member of the F. and A.M., Rome, Pa. Floyd loved fishing, boating,
and hunting, traveling to Colorado every year to hunt. He enjoyed spending
his winters in Okeechobee, Fla. or traveling in his motor home. He is predeceased
by his sister Geraldine Easley, and brothers-in-law George Easley and Roy
Stringer. Floyd is survived by his wife of 57 years Betty Robinson Uhl
at home; children David (Barbara) Uhl of West Palm Beach, Fla., Connie
(Dan) Wilbur of Athens, Pa., Ronald (Suki) Uhl of Honolulu, Hawaii, and
Laurie (John) Swank of LaPlume, Pa.; grandchildren Michael (Carrie) Wilbur
of Florida, Josh Wilbur of Florida, Jeff Wilbur (Danielle Hancock) of New
Jersey, Chad Wilbur (Brittany South) of Pennsylvania, Chase and Caroline
Uhl of Flordia, Jackie and Audrey Uhl of Hawaii, and Jacob and Luke Swank
of Pennsylvania; great-grandchildren Ella Wilbur of Florida, and Farrah
Wilbur of New Jersey; sister Joanne Stringer of New Pine Creek, Ore.; sisters-in-law
Ruth Carrington of Rome, Pa., Joanne (Jack) Lingo of Philadelphia, Pa.,
and Karen Robinson of Rome, Pa., and several nieces and nephews. At Floyd's
request there will be no calling hours or services. The family is being
assisted by the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., Athens, Pa. Burial will
be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations
may be made in his memory to the: Guthrie Hospice, R.R. 1, Box 154, Towanda,
PA 18848, Att.: Clinical Coordinator.- Towanda Daily Review, July 31, 2010
WAGNER Stanley A. "Bill"
Age 83, died at his home in Lodi on Saturday, June 26, 2010. Bill was
born in Elmira in 1927, a son of the late Stanley L. and Alta (Button)
Wagner of Caywood. He was trained at Sampson Naval Base, and was a WWII
Veteran. A lifelong grape grower, he was known as the founder of Wagner
Vineyards Winery, established in 1978. Bill was a respected wine industry
innovator and was instrumental in bringing renown to the Finger Lakes as
a premium wine producing region. He is further known for establishing the
Ginny Lee Café and Wagner Brewing Company, and he remained active
in these businesses throughout his life. He is survived by his children,
Laura (Bob) Wagner Lee of Watkins Glen, Stephen W. Wagner of Lodi and John
L. (Debra) Wagner of Lodi; grandchildren, Ginny, Stephen and Kevin Lee
and Ian, Hayden and Adam Wagner; a sister, Marjorie (Milt) Chodack of Virginia,
many nieces and nephews, and the mother of his children, Ruth VanVleet
Wagner of Lodi. Bill was preceded in death by his sister, Carol Jodka Solometo.
The family will receive friends at a Time of Remembrance in celebration
of Bill's life on Thursday, July 1, 2010 at Wagner Vineyards from 6:00
to 9:00pm. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the Lodi Historical
Society, PO Box 279 or the Lodi Fire Department, PO Box 299, Lodi, NY 14860,
in his memory. – Elmira Star Gazette, June 28, 2010
WARD Robert Eugene Ward
86 of Hudson, Florida died peacefully after being diagnosed with respiratory
problems on Friday. July 16, 2010. He was predeceased by his parents,
Fred and Cora (Chandler) Ward and his son Mark. Bob is survived by his
loving wife C. Louise (Holbrook) Ward, his children: Carol (Eric) White,
Linda (Denny) Coe, Marcia (Jerry) Nikl, Robert Jr. (Gloria) Ward,
Sue (Hugh) Schnacky, Judy (John) Callear, Elaine (Mark) Landini, Bruce
(Tim Sharp) Ward, David (Elaine) Ward; 28 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren
along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. Bob was born Sept. 30, 1923
and graduated from Athens High School in 1941. He was drafted into
the Army and served in World War II in the Philippines. After an injury
he was honorably discharged and returned to the Athens, Pa. area where
he met Louise Holbrook. They were married on March 30, 1947.
They lived in the valley most all of their married life raising 10 children.
They attended the First Baptist Church and later the North Waverly Chapel
churches in Waverly, N.Y. Bob and Louise lived in Buffalo while Bob
attended and graduated from Bryant & Stratton with a certificate in
accounting. They owned a store in the valley for a few years and
he worked at various jobs in the valley before settling at the Arnot Ogden
Medical Center. He retired from there in 1987. Bob was a certified
public accountant and had a side business doing taxes which he continued
to do into his retirement years. After his retirement, Bob enjoyed traveling
and spending time with his children, grandchildren and many friends.
He put together a gathering of his army buddies and attended his high school
reunions. He was an active volunteer at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center
for many years. Bob and Louise spent many winters in Myrtle Beach
eventually spending winters in Florida. They purchased a retirement
home in Hudson Florida in 1997 and moved there as a year round residents
several years later. They attended the United Methodist Church in
Hudson Fl. Bob continued his volunteering at Regional Medical Center
Bayonet Point in Hudson Florida until he had to wear oxygen all the time.
Bob loved to go to the beach and watch the waves and just spend time in
the sunshine. He never let his illness slow him down. He became
the care giver for Louise over the past several years when she began dialysis
treatments. Diligently taking her to her treatments, shopping cooking
and cleaning and making sure their needs were taken care of. As his
illness progressed, he depended on others to help with grocery shopping
and taking them to appointments when he wasn’t able to drive anymore. Bob
spent his last days in the Marliere Hospice Care Center. Bob was
always smiling, had kind words for everyone he met, was dependable and
a hard worker are words used to describe him by those close to him or who
volunteered with him. Please join his family in a celebration of his life
on Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010 at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Waverly,
N.Y. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in Bob’s memory
to the Arnot Ogden Medical Center Foundation 600 Roe Avenue Elmira NY 14901,
or the HPH Hospice 12017 Majestic Blvd Hudson FL 34667. - Sayre Morning
Times, August 26, 2010
WENDELL "Jud" Judson
Age 85, of Columbia Cross Roads, PA died
on Friday, August 6,
2010 at the Robert Packer Hospital. Wendell was the loving husband of Jobyna
"Jo" (Kelsoe) Judson. The couple married December 1, 1945 and had 64 happy
years together. Family and friends are welcome to gather from 9:00 AM to
12:00 PM on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral
Home, Inc. 100 West Main Street Troy, PA 16947. The funeral service and
burial will be private and at the convenience of Wendell's family.
Wendell was born on July 20, 1925 in Columbia Cross Roads, PA, son of the
late James W. and Olive (Tears) Judson. He was a 1943 graduate of Troy
High School and was a US Army Air Corps veteran, serving his country during
World War II. For many years Wendell was the proud owner of the Judson's
Feed Mill in Columbia Cross Roads, PA. He was a member of the Columbia
Cross Roads United Methodist Church, the Cross Roads Hunting Camp, and
the American Legion Post 49 of the Troy Vet's Club. Wendell was an over
50-year member of the Trojan Lodge #306 of Free and accepted Masons, and
belonged to several other Masonic bodies. He was a 50-year member of the
Troy Lions Club and was a Melvin Jones award recipient. Wendell was a member
of the Judson's Bowling Team, a Troy Area School District Foundation Honoree,
a big supporter of local sports, and an avid Penn State fan. He was a past
director of: the First Bank of Troy, the Robert Packer Hospital, and was
a Trustee for Mansfield University. Wendell was a wonderful provider and
always put his family first. His family includes his wife Jo, his son Nicky
Judson and friend Bonnie of Columbia Cross Roads, PA, his daughter Patty
Jo (Manny) Feijoo of Johnson City, NY, his grandchildren: Daren (Annette)
Rexroad, Joseph, Jeremy, Jared, and Jordan Judson, and Ammie (Ricardo)
Farraj Feijoo, his great grandchildren: Cooper, Brody, and Levi Rexroad,
and Manuel Farraj Feijoo, his sister Ellen (Joey) Foust of Granville Summit,
PA, his brothers-in-law; James (Nelda) Kelsoe and Jerry (Patsy) Kelsoe,
both of Texas, and several nieces and nephews. Wendell was preceded in
death by his parents and his daughter Dixie Judson. Wendell's family will
provide flowers for his funeral. In Lieu of flowers the family has asked
that contributions be made in Wendell's memory to the Columbia Cross Roads
United Methodist Church, RR 3, Columbia Crossroads, PA 16914. Star-Gazette
- August 8, 2010
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