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Reading a series of obituaries from a single cemetery, as they are presented here, is like reading the multi-generational history of a community. These people were the local populace at a particular time. The people buried here knew each other, were neighbors, relatives and school mates. They attended church together and engaged in "trade" or business. All people are listed in alphabetic order by surname at BIRTH. Women identified by a married alias only and for whom a birth surname can not be identified, are listed on the last page for the cemetery's obituaries. |
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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.
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BEACKER Vernon F. Beacker
86, of Galeton, PA, died on Wednesday, January
12, 2011, at the Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, PA. Born May 19, 1924,
in Carter Camp, PA, he was a son of the late Carl and Margaret (Gerner)
Beacker. He graduated from Galeton High School. He was a Veteran, having
served with the Military Police in the United States Army during WWII.
Vern owned the Perma-Stone Inn in Galeton for 50 years before turning it
over to his son. He was a former member of the Galeton Drill Team and a
former pitcher for the Germania baseball team. He was a member of the Galeton
Masons, the Galeton VFW and the Galeton Moose. Vern helped form the Potter
County Beagle Club and he owned his own kennel of 35 dogs that won many
blue ribbons in field trials. His favorite beagle, Perma-Stone Shorty,
became a champion in 13 states. Vern loved to hunt and fish and had his
own butcher shop where he processed deer. Surviving are his companion,
Alberta Keck, Galeton; a son, Tiger Crawford, Galeton; a brother, Milton
(Ethel) Beacker, Gaines; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call
at the Hess Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Collins Chapel, Galeton,
on Friday, January 14, 2011 from 6:00-8:00pm and on Saturday, January 15,
2011 from 10:00-11:00am with Funeral Services following at 11:00am. The
Rev. Karl W. O. Runser, III will officiate. Memorial contributions
may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Star Gazette –
January 11, 2011
BRITTAIN Roy L. Brittain
83, of Circle Drive, Waverly, died Wednesday, Dec.
29, 2010 at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April
28, 1927 in Sayre, Pa., the son of the late Walter J. and Catherine Taylor
Brittain. Roy was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, having played the
snare drum in the Army Band, and was honorably discharged on Dec. 2, 1946.
Roy was a member of the Walt Brittain band and was a retired photographer
from the Evening Times, Sayre. After his retirement, Roy was a connoiseur
of dish pick up and maître d’ at Ann’s Coffee Shop in Waverly.
Roy was a member of the Waverly American Legion and VFW, Waverly Moose,
Sayre Elks, and the Masons. Roy was also a lifetime member of the Waverly
Hook and Ladder Co. No. 2. He is survived by his loving companion
Ann Dunning; sons Stephen Brittain of Freeville, N.Y., Gregory Brittain
of South Lake Tahoe, Calif., and Scott (Ooch) Brittain of Waverly;
daughters Susan (Michael) Ross of Danvers, Mass., and Denise Brittain and
her husband, Rick Gross, of Springfield, Ore.; grandchildren Jessica Gross,
Jordan Gross and Kim Brittain. Roy is also survived by Ann’s children:
Wayne Blakeman of Lockwood, N.Y.; Ronald (Garnet) Blakeman of Schertz,
Texas; Jennie Cofield of Dover, Del.; Ann Marie Stedge of Waverly; Octive
(David) Healey of Winter Springs, Fla.; Jodi (Steve) Austin of Waverly;
and Ann’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was predeceased
by his parents, wife Elizabeth, son Jeffrey, and brother Walt Jr.
Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family
and have been entrusted to McKee Memorial Chapel, Waverly, N.Y. Those
wishing may make contributions to the American Cancer Society in Roy’s
memory. Towanda Daily Review – January 18, 2011
CIZEK Vernon J. Cizek
89, of Germania, PA, died Friday, January
21, 2011 in The Green Home, Wellsboro, PA. Born April 20, 1921, in Germania,
he was a son of the late John J. and Anna (Sykora) Cizek. Vern was a Veteran
having served in the United States Army Air Force during WWII. On April
20, 1947 he married the former Marguerite Wood who preceded him in death
on February 9, 2008. Vern, along with his wife, owned and operated the
Germania Well Drilling Company for many years and was associated with drilling
for 69 years. He was a member of St. Bibiana's Catholic Church in Galeton,
the Coudersport American Legion, the Galeton VFW, and a life member of
the Germania Fire Company. He was a former member of the Galeton Masonic
Lodge #602, the So. Wmspt-Zafar Ghrotto, and the Coudersport Consistory.
Surviving are a son, Duane (Gwen) Cizek of Germania; four daughters, Bonnie
(Bill) Rawson of Germania, Sandra (Krish Krishnan) Cizek-Wood of Indiana,
PA, Barbara (Bill) Green of Galeton, PA, and Diana Cizek of Williamsport,
PA; seven grandchildren, Michael Rawson, Mark (Crystal) Rawson, Brad (Bev)
Cizek, Ryan (Amy) Leach, Scott (Jessica) Cizek, Eric (Megan) Green, and
Alishia (Charlie) Sullivan; six great-grandchildren, Tyler and Zach Rawson,
Kaden and Karson Green, Sophia Cizek, and Brody Sullivan; a brother, Paul
Cizek; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife,
Vern was predeceased by a great-grandson, Carter Sullivan, a brother, Norman
Cizek, and a sister, Helen Wagner. Friends may call at St. Bibiana's Catholic
Church, Galeton, on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 from 10:00-11:00AM. A Mass
of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00AM, with the Rev. Joseph
Dougherty as Celebrant. Military Honors will be accorded by the Potter
County Honor Guard. Interment will be in Germania Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Bibiana's Catholic Church,
Galeton. Arrangements are entrusted to the Hess Funeral Home & Cremation
Service, Collins Chapel, Galeton. Star Gazette
– January 22, 2011
COLEMAN Richard Edward Coleman
84 of Lockwood, N.Y., died on Thursday, Feb. 3,
2011, from his home in Englewood, Fla. He was born in Johnson City, N.Y.
on May 19, 1926, the son of Howard A. and Lela (Shaffer) Coleman.
He was predeceased by his wife, Patricia Ann (Shaw) Coleman; his son, Lance
Richard Coleman; his sister and brother-in-law, Anita and Edward Kitchen;
and step brother, Fran Woodmansee. He is survived by his children,
Colette Lynn and Bernard “Cork” Hendershot, Eric Lee and Lynn Coleman,
Linda Louann Coleman; his ten grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren;
his step sister-in-law, Betty Woodmansee; several nieces, nephews; and
his special friend, Gloria Kunzman. Dick was a Veteran of WWII, serving
with the US Navy and later with the Merchant Marines. He was an accomplished
businessman as owner and operator of Ross Corners Body Shop, C & P
Auto Parts, R. Coleman Equipment Excavating Company and Coleman & Son
Lumber Company. Dick enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, boating and
flying. Especially though, he always loved get-togethers with his friends
and family. A funeral service will be held at Richards Funeral Home,
Rte. 17c West, Owego, on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011 at 3 p.m. at 3 p.m., with
his brother-in-law Allen Shaw officiating. Interment will be at a later
date in North Barton Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to visit
at Richards Funeral Home on Wednesday from 2p.m. until the time of service.
Sayre Morning Times – February 5, 2011
DeBELLIS Adam (Amedeo) DeBellis
died peacefully on Jan. 15, 2011 at home in Danbury,
Conn., at the age of 85 surrounded by his family. A survivor of the
Great Depression, veteran of World War II, and scholar of language, history,
and religion, Adam will always be remembered by family and others as a
loving and dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. Adam was born
April 29, 1925, son of John DeBellis and Filomena Belucci, in Hazelton,
Pa. Adam resided in Rochester, N.Y., San Gabriel, Calif., and the Hudson
Valley of New York, where he married Agnes DeVito of Newburgh in 1953 and
raised his family. During World War II, Adam served in the 311th Army Infantry
Division as a machine gunner, earning a Purple Heart decoration for service
during the Rhineland Campaign in 1945. Adam was employed by IBM Corporation
where he held both technical and management positions in their Systems,
Components and Office Products Divisions throughout his 42 year career.
After retiring from IBM in 1990, Adam served as president of N.I.D.O. (Noi
Itialiani D'Oggi, We Italians of Today), pursuing his love for Italian
language and culture. Adam is survived by his wife, Agnes,
of 57 years; two sisters, Emilia Lamana and Yolanda Ruggeri of Rochester,
N.Y.; sons, John of Houston, Texas and Anthony of Danbury, Conn.; daughter,
Victoria Supraner of Charlottesville, Va.; five grandchildren, Andrea,
Moira, Anthony, Adam, and Emilia; and two great-grandchildren, Michael
and Jonah. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan.
20 at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 21 in St. Francis
of Assisi Church, 145 Benkard Ave., Newburgh. Cremation will be in Cedar
Hill Crematory, Newburgh. Donations to St. Francis of Assisi Church may
be made in lieu of flowers. Towanda Daily Review – January
18, 2011
FIELDER Dr. Frank G.
Alpine: Dr. Frank G. Fielder, retired veterinarian
of Alpine, New York, NY died January 20, 2011. He was 96 years of age and
a resident of Schuyler County New York since 1976. Francis George Fielder
was born April 16, 1914 in Armidale, New South Wales, Australia. He attended
Dubbo High School graduating as School Captain in 1932. Frank earned his
Bachelor of Veterinary Science degree from the University of Sydney in
1938, and served as District Veterinary Officer to New South Wales from
1940 until 1942. Frank enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy in 1942. He
served during WW 11 in the Pacific theater upon the HMAS Arunta, a tribal
class destroyer assigned to convey escort and anti-submarine duties with
the US 7th Fleet. He saw action on the Australian coast, New Guinea, the
Solomon Islands, the Philippines and Borneo. During the Battle of the Philippines
he thwarted a kamikaze attack upon his ship, and for his actions was awarded
the Distinguished Service Cross in 1945. Frank was discharged from reserve
service in 1948 at the rank of Lieutenant. In 1949 Frank immigrated to
the United States for Post-Graduate Veterinary training at Colorado University,
earning the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1950. He accepted a
position in the Large Animal Clinic at the College of Veterinary Medicine,
Cornell University, and while in Ithaca he met Betty Lee Huff, secretary
to the Dean of the Veterinary School. They were married in 1951. Frank
received a Master's Degree in Veterinary Surgery from Cornell University
in 1957. During the intervening years 1952 through 195, he was employed
as an Assistant Professor at the Veterinary School of the University of
Pennsylvania. Frank became naturalized citizen of the United States in
1953. In 1955 he left academia and accepted a position with Schering Corporation
in the Department of Small Animal Toxicology and Pathology. He was retired
from Schering-Plaugh in 1975. Frank attained his New York State Veterinary
License for private practice in 1976, relocated to Alpine, New York and
opened the Finger Lakes Animal Hospital. He and Betty operated the hospital
together until her death in 1993. Frank continued in the practice alone
until retirement on his 90th birthday in 2004. Frank fostered a lifelong
interest in vocal music, pursing his interests through involvements in
semi-professional and church choirs. He was a member of the St. Paul's
and St. John's Episcopal Church Choirs, and a licensed Lay Reader and Chalice
Presenter until 2008. Frank especially loved to sing and perform services
at St. Paul's, Montour Falls, NY. Frank also cultivated a lifelong love
of physical activity, especially tennis, playing competitively into his
seventies. Frank is preceded by his wife Betty lee Huff and a sister Muriel
Inez Annette Mack. He is survived by his son Francis George Fielder and
daughter-in-law Donna, granddaughters Elizabeth Dory (Nee Fielder) and
Suzanne Fielder, and nephews Joseph and Austin Mack of Australia. A memorial
service to honor his memory will be held at 1 PM Saturday, February 5,
2011, at St. John's Episcopal Church, Catherine, New York. In lieu of flowers
the family requests donations be sent "In memoriam Dr. Frank G. Fielder"
to the Humane Society of Schuyler County, Building Fund, 2386 County Road
#10, Alpine, New York 14805. Star Gazette – February 4, 2011
FINCH Howard C. Finch
89, of Blossburg, died peacefully at home, Wednesday,
Jan. 26, 2011. Howard was an U.S. Army World War II veteran.
He is survived by his son, Howard W. and his wife, Maria Finch of Blossburg.
A private family service will be held in Hatboro, Pa. Funeral arrangements
are under the care of Freeberg Funeral Home, Blossburg. Williamsport
Sun Gazette – January 27, 2011
FREDERICK Donald B. Frederick
of Waverly, N.Y. died peacefully at his home on
the morning of Sunday, December 19, 2010. He was born on August 21,1920,
in Lowell, Massachusetts, the son of Richard and Helen Frederick. Don graduated
from Union Endicott High school In 1939, where he excelled in music. He
continued his education at Potsdam Teacher's College where he received
his Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education in 1943. Having enlisted
in the Army Air Corps. during WWII, he also completed the academic requirements
for the Army Air Force Aircrew that same year at Norwich University in
Northfield, Vermont. Upon completion of his years of service in the
Air Corps, Don married Jane Kellerman of Endicott, N.Y., with whom he shared
52 years of marriage until the time of her passing in 1998. Mr. Frederick
attended Union College of Albany Law School where he received a Juris Doctorate
degree in 1950. He was admitted to the bar in the states of New York and
Pennsylvania. In 1958, he was admitted to practice before the United States
Supreme Court. Don purchased the law practice of the Honorable Edward Eaton
in 1952, and began his career of over 50 years as an attorney in the village
of Waverly. Always actively engaged in his community, Mr. Frederick served
as the attorney for the Waverly School Board, and the Tioga General Hospital.
He served as a past president of the Tioga Bar Association. He volunteered
his time as a member of the Board of Trustees for the Guthrie Health System,
as a member and past president of the Waverly Rotary Club, and served many
years as the secretary for the Board of Trustees of the Waverly Free Library.
Don was also a member of the Chemung Valley /Waverly Mason's Lodge 350,
the Elks and the Moose. In spite of numerous civic duties, Don's main concern
was for his family for whom he was always very grateful. He was fond of
boating, skiing and playing the clarinet; an instrument that inspired his
lifelong love of music. In more recent years he focused his attention on
the pursuits of his grandchildren, and was a devoted attendee at all their
musical, theatrical and sporting events whenever possible. In addition
to his parents and wife Jane, Mr. Frederick is predeceased by his brother
Richard Frederick II and his wife Dorothy, and his two sisters and their
husbands, Harriet and Louis Amendt , and Eleanor and Bates Huffman. He
is also predeceased by his brother-in- law, Howard Robison. Don is survived
by his children: Donald Frederick, Jr. of Waverly, and David (Wendy) Frederick
of Charleston, S.C., Mary(Kenneth) Finlayson of Waverly, Susan Jane (Patrick)
Merz of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Linda (Michael) Debach of Troy, Pa.;
and one sister, Gertude Robison of Annapolis, Md. Also surviving are a
sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Annette and Carl Riechers of Endicott,
N.Y. He is also survived by grandchildren Jane and Andrea Finlayson
of New York City; Emily Merz of West Jordan, Utah; Chelsea, Natalie and
Mallory Merz of Salt Lake City, Utah; Lindsay Debach of Troy, Pa.;, Michael
Frederick Debach of New York City; Katie Debach of Mansfield, Pa.; Geoffrey
Debach of Troy, Pa. and two great grandsons, Nathan and James Brown of
West Jordan, Utah. Friends and family are invited to a time of remembrance
and celebration of Don's life on Jan. 22, 2011, at the Waverly Presbyterian
Church at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr. Frederick's
memory can be made to Stray Haven in Waverly, the Animal Care Sanctuary
in East Smithfield, Pa., the Waverly Free Library, or the charity of one's
choice. Sayre Morning Times – December 30, 2010
GAGE John (Jack) Gage, Jr.
age 86 formerly of Watkins Glen, NY died
on January 31, 2011 in Ruskin, Florida. He was a U.S. Navy World War II
veteran. He co-founded the Watkins Sporting Goods in Watkins Glen, NY.
Jack is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Phyllis; daughter Jill
(Wayne) Meissner of Ruskin, FL; sons Jack (Ellen) Gage of Colorodo Springs,
CO; Jeff (Sue) Gage of Beaver Dams, NY; six grandchildren and three great
grandchildren. Star Gazette - February 11, 2011
GALLEHER Roscoe C. "Chan" Galleher
age 90 of E. Church Street in Elmira died Wednesday,
January 12 after an extended illness. Mr. Galleher was born in Marion,
OH on October 29, 1920 to Roscoe C. and Harriet N. (Kraner) Galleher. After
graduating from Elmira Free Academy, he enlisted in the United States Army
where he served as a tank commander in Patton's Third Armored Division
in France and Germany. Upon re-entering civilian life, he worked a number
of years for Sears-Roebuck before settling in Hornell where he became news
director for radio station WLEA. He moved on to become news director and
station manager of WATS radio in Sayre, PA. Upon retirement, his lifelong
love of woodworking, led him to seek part time employment in the retail
lumber business. His other hobbies included fishing, boating and gardening.
He has held memberships in the American Legion and the United States Power
Squadron. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Mary; two sons, David
(Nancy) Galleher of Geneva, NY and Drew Galleher of Muskegon, MI; two granddaughters,
Kelly (Dan) Chacchia of Webster, NY and Bethany (Jeff) Scaglia of Geneva;
and three great grandchildren. At Mr. Galleher's request, there will be
no calling hours. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.
Those wishing may make a donation in his name to a charity of one's choice.
Arrangements are by Kalec Funeral Home of Elmira. Star Gazette –
January 16, 2011
GAUSS Frank A. Gauss
age 85, of Corning died on Friday, January 28,
2011. Frank was born in Corning, on July 31, 1925, the son of Louis and
Margarette (Torrence) Gauss. He married Eleanor Loomis on February 13,
1946 in the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Corning. Frank enjoyed
the outdoors, working on the family farm, and studying in school. He served
in Patton's Army in the European theater during World War II, landed on
the third day of the Normandy Invasion, participated in the liberation
of France and fought his way into Germany. He received a purple heart for
his service to his country. Frank graduated from the University of Rochester
with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. He spent his working career from
1951 until 1988 with the Corning Glass Works, starting in accounting and
later as a Plant Manager at the Holding Point in Horseheads. He and Eleanor
loved to travel and were able to go to Europe several time through the
years. They regularly traveled to Cape Cod for the sea air and lobster
dinners. They always looked forward to spending their winters in Florida
with good friends and family. Frank and Eleanor enjoyed camping, biking
and hiking, especially on the Appalachian Trail. He had great faith and
he and Eleanor volunteered together at the church, visiting those in need
and bringing comfort and communion. He was a member of the Faith Lutheran
Church in Corning and loved his church family, enjoying Bible study weekly,
when he was able. Frank has been a member of the American Legion, VFW and
DAV, and took pride in donating to many good causes. Along with beloved
wife and companion, Eleanor, Frank is survived by his children; Kathryn
(Tony) Stepnowski, Pamela (Noah) Fraboni-Fehl and Frank "Dutch" (Brenda)
Gauss Jr.; brother: Raymond (Diane) Gauss; brother-in-laws, Richard Gilkinson
and Lloyd Bailey; sister-in-laws; Constance Gauss; Ruth Delorraine and
Norma Merrill; Aunt, Mildred "Midge" Gauss; Cousins, Dorothy Moore and
Charles (Jennifer) Torrence; Grandchildren, Christian Fraboni, Hanna (Wade)
Mitchell, William (Penny) Willow, Ruby Hare, Corinna Oyer, Veronica (Dana)
Knowles, Jennifer (Don) Wells, Sarra (Jeremy) Willis, Bryce Stepnowski,
Frank Gauss III and Whitney Fehl. He has 14 great grandchildren with a
new one coming in the Spring. Frank is also survived by many nieces and
nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings Louis Gauss, Jr, Elsie Gilkinson,
and Richard "Bob" Gauss, his sister-in-laws, Agnes Gauss, and Doris Bailey,
brother-in-law, Noble Merrill and beloved Grandson, Noel Fraboni.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, February 3, 2011 at Phillips Funeral
Home and Cremation Service, 17 W. Pulteney Street, Corning, from 6-8pm.
A service celebrating Frank's life will be held on Friday, February 4,
2011 at the Faith Lutheran Church, 71 W. 1st Street, Corning at 11am. "For
God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whosoever
believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life." John 3:16
Star Gazette – February 1, 2011
GIANTOMASI Robert J. Giantomasi
Age 83, of 301 Oak Ave., Elkland, PA, died January
17th, 2011 at the VA Medical Center in Bath, NY. He was born February 11,
1927 in Elkland, PA - the son of Nick and Josephine Cardman Giantomasi.
He was a veteran of the Navy in World War II, a retired carpenter, avid
hunter, and a New York Yankees fan. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen
(Kitty); daughters, Nancy Schoonover of Elmira and Marty (Donald) Irwin
of Rochester; granddaughter, Kendra (Lou) Rossetti of Penfield; great grandson,
Owen Rossetti of Penfield; his brother, Roger Giantomasi of Elmira; and
several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his
sister, Jean Croft, and sister-in-law, Ruth Giantomasi. It was Bob's request
that services be private. Those wishing to remember Bob may do so through
donations in his name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital ., 501 St.
Jude Place, Memphis, TN., 38015 (www.stjude.org) or Paradise Gardens Animal
Shelter, 598 Kent Hill Rd., Woodhull, NY. 14898. Arrangements have been
entrusted to Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland PA 16920.
Star Gazette – January 18, 2011
GULICH Andrew Gulich
Age 84, of Horseheads, formerly of Elmira, died
Thursday, January 6, 2011, at Elcor Heath Services. Survived by daughters,
Yvonne Powers & Rose Ann Gulich; sons, Robert, Ronald & Gary Gulich;
several grand & great-grandchildren; brothers, John, Steve, Frank,
& Mike Gulich; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Andy was a WWII
US Navy Veteran, former employee of GE and Sears. He was a communicant
of Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church. Those wishing may attend his calling
hours starting at 11 a.m. at the Kalec Funeral Home Tuesday, January 11,
followed by his Funeral Service at 12 Noon, Rev. Jason Kappanadze officiating.
Burial to follow in Bath National Cemetery. Star Gazette – January
10, 2011
HAGAR Claude W. Hagar
86, of 1217 Mulberry St., Montoursville and
a guest
at Valley View Nursing Center, died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010, at
the home. He was born Jan. 9, 1924, in Rich mond
Township, Tioga, Pa., a son of Claude L. and Jennie Bly Hagar. Claude
retired in 1983 from Edwards Motor Transit, where he worked as a bus mechanic,
and had also worked for Susquehanna Transit. He was a veteran of both World
War II and the Korean War, and was a member of the V.F.W Post No. 6757
in Mansfield. He was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Montoursville;
the Eureka Lodge No. 335 and the Williamsport Consistory. He enjoyed woodworking
and watching sports on T.V. Claude was married to C. Esther Egli, with
whom he was married to for 54 years. Surviving, besides his wife, are nieces
and nephews. He was predeceased by ten brothers and sisters. The funeral
service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 3, 2011, at Spitler Funeral Home,
733 Broad St., Montoursville, with Rev. James R. Bramer officiating. Interment
will follow in Montoursville Cemetery. Friends will be received on Monday
from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers contributions
may be made to the Memorial Fund at Bethany Lutheran Church, 369 Broad
St., Montoursville, PA 17754. Williamsport Sun-Gazette – December
30, 2010
HERNER Raymond F. Herner, 90, a resident
of the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial Hospital formerly of 27 Walnut
St., Towanda, Pa., died Monday morning, Dec. 27, 2010 at Memorial Hospital,
N. Towanda Twp., Pa. Born Sept. 23, 1920 in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., he was the
son of the late Floyd and Catherine Berger Herner. Raymond was a graduate
of Beaumont High School Class of 1938 and later attended Williamsport Technical
Institute. On Dec. 26, 1943 he married the former Helen J. Wilbur in Beaumont,
Pa. Raymond served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps during World War II as
a surgical technician in North Africa. Upon returning home from the military,
Raymond was employed by the Eclipse in Elmira, N.Y. He was employed by
E.I. DuPont in Towanda for 8 years and was later employed by Sylvania Electric
in Towanda for 25 years until his retirement in 1985. Raymond was a former
amateur radio operator and also enjoyed radio controlled airplanes and
boats as his hobbies. He was a member of Towanda American Legion Post No.
42. Surviving are: his son and daughter-in-law, Mark Alan Herner and Janet
McMinn Herner of Severna Park, Md.; two granddaughters, Mary Jo Herner
and her husband, James Wilson of New Orleans, La., Cindy Miracle of Royston,
Ga.; several great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Greta Herner of Hampton,
Va.; sisters, Margaret Siperko of Beaumont, Pa., Arvilla Kieper of Miners
Mills, Pa.; several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents,
he was preceded in death by his wife, Helen J. Wilbur Herner on March 21,
2010; a son, Dennis Robert Herner on April 7, 1999; and his brother, Melvin
L. Herner on Dec. 25, 2010. A memorial service will be held at a later
date at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa.
The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to Memorial
Hospital E.M.S., 1 Hospital Drive, Towanda, PA 18848 in Raymond F. Herner's
memory. Towanda Daily Review – December 31, 2010
HOLLINGSWORTH Claude Eston Hollingsworth, Jr.
84, died at his home in Gastonia, NC on February
15, 2011, and went to be with his Lord. Mr. Hollingsworth was born April
27, 1926 in White County, TN, the eldest son of the late Claude Eston Hollingsworth,
Sr. and the late Mary Emma (Broome) Hollingsworth. He attended White County
High School, where he excelled as student and athlete. Following graduation,
Mr. Hollingsworth joined the US Army, being involved in the liberation
of Europe in 1944-1945. He served in the 95th Infantry Division and received
the Bronze Star for valor. In the postwar years, Mr. Hollingsworth attended
Tennessee Technological Institute, where he earned his bachelor's degree
in civil engineering. Moving to Memphis, TN, he worked for the City of
Memphis and in 1950 married Claudia Waren with whom he had three daughters.
The family was active in the Baptist church there. During his 29-year employment
with the US Steel Corporation American Bridge Division, Mr. Hollingsworth
lived and worked in Memphis, TN, Chicago, IL, Pittsburgh, PA, and Elmira,
NY, rising to the level of Plant Engineer. He was involved in numerous
construction projects throughout the US and abroad including the Superdome,
the Sears Tower and the New River Gorge Bridge. Mr. Hollingsworth was active
in Baptist pioneer missions in Chicago, Pittsburgh and Upstate New York,
working tirelessly to found new churches in these areas. After his retirement
from US Steel in 1984, Mr. Hollingsworth moved to Gastonia, NC, where he
was employed as an engineer at Owen Steel of North Carolina until his permanent
retirement in 1994. A widower, he married Sue Barrett Payne of Gastonia
in 1997. While in Gastonia, Mr. Hollingsworth was active in Gideons International
and was for many years a volunteer in the local jail ministry. Mr. Hollingsworth
is survived by his wife, Sue Barrett Hollingsworth; his sister, Mrs. Mary
Alma Cole of Sparta, TN; three daughters, Diane Hollingsworth of Durham,
NC, Elaine (Donald) Custer of Emlenton, PA, and Patricia (David) Duryea
of Rochester, NY, as well as grandchildren Donald and Andrew Custer, Ben,
Richard, and Sam Duryea, Beth Bennett, and great-grandchildren David, Brett,
Katherine, Kaitlyn, and Andrew Claude Custer. Funeral services will take
place at First A.R.P. Church of Gastonia at 2 p.m., Sunday, February 20,
2011, with the Rev. Eddie Spencer and Rev. Mark Tankersley officiating.
Burial will follow at Gaston Memorial Park with military honors presented
by the Gaston Co. World War II Last Man Club. Visitation will be from 5
p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, February 19, at McLean Funeral Directors in Gastonia.
Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers can be made to Gideons International,
Gaston Central Camp, P.O. Box 637, Gastonia, NC 28053, or to First ARP
Church, 317 S Chester Street, Gastonia, NC 28052, or to Gaston Community
Church, P.O. Box 550741, Gastonia, NC. Star Gazette – February 19,
2011
HOUSEWEART Robert S. "Bob" Houseweart
87, of the Masonic Village, Elizabethtown, and
a Benton area native, died early Wednesday morning, Feb. 23, 2011 at the
Masonic Village. Born Feb. 13, 1924 in Benton Township, he
was a son of the late Arthur S. and Lillian (Evans) Houseweart. He was
preceded in death by his wife, Alice (Krum) Houseweart on April 9, 1996.
He was a 1938 graduate of Benton High School and in his younger years was
a member of the Raven Creek Presbyterian Church. He was a 35 year member
of the Wysox Chamber of Commerce. He proudly served his country in
the U.S. Army (Infantry) as a Staff Sergeant during the occupational forces
after World War II. Mr. Houseweart was a business owner and a contract
milk hauler for Dairylea Cooperative in Bradford County for more than 30
years. He had also done contract work with Agway, retiring in the late
1980's. Mr. Houseweart and his late wife had lived in Wysox, Bradford County
for many years. While living in Wysox, he was a member of the Wysox Presbyterian
Church. He moved to York, Pennsylvania in 1994 where he lived until entering
the Masonic Home in Elizabethtown in 2006. He was a member of Oriental
Lodge, No. 460, F. & A. M., of Orangeville, the Caldwell Consistory
of Bloomsburg and was also a member of the Wysox Volunteer Fire Company.
Surviving are his two daughters, Diane H. Whitehill and her husband, Douglas,
of York, Jane H. Stacey and her husband, James, of Martinsville, Indiana;
a granddaughter, Meghan Compton and her husband, Matthew, of Avon, Indiana;
and numerous nieces and nephews. He was the last member of his immediate
family. In addition to his wife, Alice; he was preceded in death by the
following siblings, Harold W. Houseweart, Florence Polk, G. Wesley Houseweart,
Raymond Houseweart and Doyle E. Houseweart. Funeral services will
be held at noon Saturday at the McMichael Funeral Home Inc., 4394 Red Rock
Road, Benton (Rt. 487). A viewing will be held from 11 a.m. until the time
of the service at noon Saturday. A Masonic service will be held Saturday
following the viewing hour. Private burial will be in the Esther Furnace
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to
the Wysox Volunteer Fire Company; Attn: Jack Kilmer, P. O. Box 2, Wysox,
PA 18854. Star Gazette - February 25, 2011
HUNTER Frederick G. Hunter
26-year Army veteran- Word has been received here
of the death of former Athenian Frederick G. Hunter on December 14, 2010
in Bedford, Va. Born May 9, 1922 in Towanda, Pa. the son of Milton D. Hunter
and Pearl Kunsman Hunter. He came to Athens in 1925 and graduated from
Athens High School in 1940. He entered the Army the fall after he graduated.
On June 6, 1945 he married the former Mille Stellato in Bethlehem, Pa.
and they had three children, two of whom survive: Joyce Roberts of Bryan,
Ohio and Terry Boone of Roanoke, Va. A son, Robert, died in 1971.
Preceeding Mr. Hunter were his parents and a sister Bertha in 1959. Surviving
beside his two daughters are his best friend Twila Snyder; six grandchildren;
a brother, Duane of Athens, and in our area, nieces Dawn Fenton of Athens
Township, Marlene Edwards of Athens and nephews John Hunter of Ulster and
Manville Hunter of Florida. Military rites for this 26-year Army veteran
were held Monday, Dec. 20 at the City Point Military Cemetery in Hopewell,
Va. Sayre Morning Times – December 30, 2010
HURD Arthur J. Hurd
age 84, is now being comforted in the hands of
our Lord and Savior. My beloved husband, our father and grandfather
died peacefully on January 12, 2011 in the presence of his family due to
unexpected heart complications. Art and his wife Beulah, recently moved
from Horseheads, NY to 933 Caney Creek Rd. #2, Pigeon Forge, TN 37683.
Art was born on July 9, 1926 at Corning Hospital to Arthur M. & Fannie
A. (Force) Hurd. He lived in Caton, NY while attending Northside High School
and worked at the Corning Glass Works. He enlisted in the Navy and
served from 1943 to 1946. Art held the rank of Fireman First Class
serving in the South Atlantic and South Pacific. Art married Beulah
M. Maynard in the Presho Methodist Church on November 23, 1946. He
was a long time member of the United Methodist Churches. Art and
Beulah managed the Rotary Service Station of Watkins/ Montour Rd. from
1957-1972. He served as a Special Deputy with the Schuyler County
Sheriff’s Department for many years. Art retired from Shepard Niles
in 1988. He is survived by his wife Beulah, his three children, Larry
(Debbie) Hurd of AZ, Cathy (Mike) Rivers of NY and Gary (Helen) Hurd of
TN. He is survived by seven grandchildren: Philip (Tiffany) Learn of TX,
Jennifer (Eugene) Swarthout of NY, Eric (Kelly) Hurd of VA, Andrew (Heather)
Hurd of NC, Michael Mumley of PA, Brandy (Michael) Wood of PA and April
Rivers of GA. In addition, Art is survived by 8 great grandchildren.
There will be no service at this time. Burial will be at the Elmwood Cemetery,
in Caton, NY at a much later date. Family and friends are planning
a celebration of his life on his birthday, July 9th, 2011 at Clute Park
in Watkins Glen. In lieu of flowers, a memorial may be made to the
Beaver Dams United Methodist Church, the American Heart Association, or
a charity of one’s choice. Corning Leader – January 20, 2011
JOHNSON Norman Joseph Johnson
loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather
died February 10, 2011 at the age of 89. He was predeceased by his parents
and three sisters. He was born in Baldwin, L.I. where he became interested
in golf while working as a caddy. An ardent and skilled golfer throughout
his life he achieved the distinction of having seven hole-in-ones. His
interest in golf was coupled with an interest in all sports, especially
baseball. He learned the grocery business while working at several chains
in the New York City area then opened and operated a delicatessen in Brooklyn
and later in Elmont. He retired sold the deli and moved to Cayuta with
his family in 1973 where he took on the job of tax assessor for several
towns in Schuyler County and acted in that capacity for 29 years. He served
with the U.S. Army 98th Division, Occupational Forces Japan, during WWII
and in the last 15 years was active in organizing reunions of his 98th
Division comrades. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary Jane (McClary)
Johnson; son Norman G. Johnson of Clinton, New Jersey; daughter Frances
C. (Joseph) Dannelley of Ithaca; son Robert E. (Anne Marie) Johnson of
Cayuta; grandchildren Niles (Leigh) Johnson; Sara Johnson; Robert M. Johnson;
Tamara (Joseph) Dillon; great grandchildren Nicola Johnson, Malcolm Dillon
and Samuel Dillon; and his close friend and loyal cat "Lucky." Relatives
and friends are invited to call at the Vedder & Scott Funeral Home,
122 N. Genesee Street, Montour Falls, NY on Monday, February 14th from
5-7PM. His funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday February 15th at St. Mary's
of the Lake, Watkins Glen, NY at 10:00AM. Interment will follow at Cayuta
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Food Bank of
the Southern Tier. The family would like to thank the nursing staff at
Cayuga Medical Center, Father Leo Reinhardt of Immaculate Conception and
Reverend Tim for their kindness, consideration, counsel and sympathy during
Norman's final days. Star Gazette – February 12, 2011
JOHNSON Paul L
Sergeant Paul L. Johnson of Odessa, NY died Tuesday,
January 25, 2011, surrounded by his family. Paul was a man who devoted
his 94 years to loving, caring and encouraging his family. He was a man
of great integrity, wisdom and quick wit even on his most difficult days.
He was born in Elmira, NY on December 15, 1916 to Claude and Wanda Johnson.
He is preceded in death by his siblings, Thelma Adams Bennet and Elden
L. Johnson. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Christine N. Swain
Johnson; and his four loving children: James D. Johnson, Springfield, IL,
Darlene (Steve) Terrell, Strawberry Plains, TN, Duane (Rachel) Johnson,
Odessa, NY and Anita Johnson, Little Elm, TX. He is also survived by his
sister, Lacrete "Dot" Johnson Wood from Horseheads, NY and her children,
whom he deeply loved and cherished. His grandchildren are Jason (Kisomone)
Manning, Jenny (Tracy) Wolfe, Jessica (Brandon) Parrott, Joshua (Arebeth)
Johnson, Melissa (Joshua) Personius and Jared Johnson. His great-grandchildren
are Kailey and Chloe Wolfe, Emily and Ashlyn Parrott. He is also survived
by his loving former daughter-in-law, Malia Compese and Barbara Manning.
He was a WWII veteran on active duty April 1941-September 1945 in Northern
France and the South Pacific. Service metals received: American Defense,
Asia-Pacific, European African Eastern and Good Conduct. He was a former
employee of Remington Rand and NCR. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials
to Schuyler County Volunteer Ambulance Association or Southern Tier Hospice
in Corning, NY. Military Honors will be rendered at spring burial. Arrangements
entrusted to the Vedder and Scott Funeral Home, Montour Falls, NY.
Star Gazette – January 27, 2011
KNAPP Richard Everett Knapp
83, of Hanover, beloved husband of 60 years to
Kathleen McAtee Knapp, entered into God's eternal care Sunday, January
9, 2011, at Cross Keys Village-The Brethren Home Community following a
period of declining health. Born April 17, 1927 in Lawrenceville, PA, he
was the only child of the late Cecil W. and Mildred Evangeline Quackenbush
Knapp. He was a graduate of Lawrenceville High School and later attended
Mansfield State University. He spent his entire professional career employed
by Corning, Inc. and retired in 1982. A veteran of the United States Army
during World War II, he spent years acquiring a collection of World War
II German Militaria. He was a member of the Harold H. Bair American Legion
Post #14, and a lifetime member of the VFW, with his local membership held
with the Hanover VFW Post #2506. He was also a lifetime member of the Corning
NY Elks Lodge B.P.O.E #1071, a new member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church,
York Street in Hanover and an avid hunter and fisherman. In addition to
his wife, he is survived by several cousins and their families. A private
service will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's
Association , 3544 N. Progress Avenue, Suite 205, Harrisburg, PA 17110-9638.
Arrangements are under the care of Panebaker Funeral Home, Inc., 311 Broadway,
Hanover. Star Gazette – January 11, 2011
KOWALCHIK William B.
Age 88, passed away, Thursday, January 27, 2011
at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. Bill was born February 12, 1922
in Elmira, son of Anthony and Catherine (Segal) Kowalczyk. He was predeceased
by wife Irene and brothers, Michael and Walter Kowalchik and sister Mary
Chimileski. Bill is survived by several nieces and nephews. He was a WW
II veteran serving with the U.S. Navy and was a retired union carpenter.
Services to be held in May 2011 will be announced at a later date. Arrangements
by McInerny Funeral Home. Star Gazette – January 30, 2011
LOMBARDI Daniel J. Lombardi
Elmira: Age 88, died in the comfort of his home
on Friday, January 21, 2011 with his loving wife by his side. Daniel was
born May 19, 1922, the son of Dominic and Saveria (Julian) Lombardi. He
is survived by his wife of 38 years Hazel Meeker Lombardi; along with several
in-laws. Daniel was a U S Army veteran serving his country during WWII.
He was retired from Trayer Products. Daniel was a proud member of the "Knot
Hole Gang". He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Parish, attending Ss.
Peter & Paul Church. Private funeral services will be held. Arrangements
by McInerny Funeral Home. Star Gazette – January 23, 2011
LUCK William N. Luck
91, of Dushore, Pa., died at the Memorial Hospital
in Towanda, Pa., on Thursday. Jan. 27, 2011. He was born on Nov. 28, 1919,
a son of the late William and Florence Hislop Luck of Jersey City N.J.
William was raised by his mother and step-father Daniel Weidmuller in Jersey
City. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during WWII in the
European and Philippine theaters. On May 16, 1948 William married the late
Alice Booth Luck in Bayonne N.J. William and Alice lived in Jersey City
for nearly 50 years. He retired from the Jersey City Police Department
as deputy chief after 40 years in the department. He is a member
of the Fraternal Order of Police. He enjoyed reading, fishing, photography,
CB radios and especially his pet dogs, Holly and Muffin, and his cat Black
Bar. William is survived by his only daughter, Alice E. Luck at home in
Dushore, and several cousins. A funeral service will be held at 7 p.m.
on Monday, Jan. 31, at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter
St., Dushore, Pa., with Pastor John Klim of the Fundamental Bible Church
of Dushore. Interment will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday in the
Fairview Cemetery of Dushore. Towanda Daily Review – January 30,
2011
MACRI Frank J. Macri
age 84 of Horseheads, NY formerly of Watkins Glen,
NY, died unexpectedly after a long illness on Wednesday, January 26, 2011.
Mr. Macri is survived by his wife, Rosemary (Pastore) Macri. Sons; David
Macri and Robert (Laura Cartarius-Macri) and two grandchildren, Chad &
Devin Macri along with his beloved nieces, Mary Field and Barbara Malina.
Mr. Macri was a Veteran of WW II, a member of the Watkins Glen Elks Lodge,
he worked for Cargill Salt Co. for 46 years and was an avid fishermen.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family with burial
in Holy Cross Cemetery, Watkins Glen, NY. Arrangements have been entrusted
to the Vedder and Scott Funeral Home, Montour Falls, NY. Star
Gazette – January 29, 2011
MANN Robert C. Mann
Age 85, of E. Bennett Circle, Elmira, died unexpectedly
on Sun. Mar. 6, 2011. He was born Oct. 21, 1925 in Elmira, NY, a son of
the late Tracy and Grace (Palmer) Mann. He is survived by his loving and
devoted wife, Mary (Harris) Mann; son, Gregg Mann of Lowman, NY; daughter,
Patricia (Girma) Hundie of Greenbush, SC; grandson, Jonathan Meck; as well
as nieces and nephews. Mr. Mann was also predeceased by his sister, Shirley
Neal; and brother, Gordon Mann. He was a WWII veteran of the US Army Air
Corps where he served as a nose gunner aboard a B-24. Bob was retired from
the US Postal Service where he worked as clerk in various local offices
including Elmira, Southport, Elmira Heights, and the Sullivan St. Center.
He was also an active volunteer and member of the North Presbyterian Church.
Bob was well known in his neighborhood for offering help to those who needed
it; he was available to lend a hand to anyone. Family and friends are invited
to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 S. Main St., Horseheads on Sat.
Mar. 12, 2011 from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon. His service will follow calling
hours there at 12:00 noon. His burial service will take place at a later
date where Military Honors will also be accorded. Star Gazette
– March 8, 2011
McDONALD John J. McDonald
90, the husband of Geraldine Y. (Kreft) McDonald,
of Montour Falls, NY and most recently Manchester, CT ,died on Saturday
(January 29, 2011) at St. Francis Hospital, Hartford, CT. John was born
in Syracuse, NY, the son of Joseph and Mary (O'Brien) McDonald. He received
his Bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and his Masters in Hospital
Administration from Columbia University. He was the founding administrator
of Falmouth Hospital, Falmouth, MA and served there from 1960 - 1967 and
later was the Hospital Administrator for the Schuyler Hospital in Montour
Falls, NY. He served in the Army Air Corp during World War II. John was
a member of the Rotary Club of Watkins Glen, was a local admission representative
for West Point and was honored as a member of the Odessa-Montour Falls
Hall of Fame and for many years was a lay reader at St. Benedict Church,
Odessa. Besides his wife, John is survived by his son and daughter-in-law
John J. McDonald, Jr. and Debi of Winthrop, MA and his daughter and son-in-law
Kathleen M. and Glen Koehler of Manchester ;his grandchildren Natalia McDonald,
Emily McDonald Koehler, Abigail McDonald Koehler and Nicholas McDonald
Johannessen and his nephews Herb Gstalder and his wife Bobbie, James Sparkes
and his wife Karen and Roger Gstalder. John was predeceased by his daughter
Suzanne Johannessen, his brother William McDonald and his sisters Claire
Sparkes and Mary Jane Gstalder. A memorial service in New York will be
announced at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Schuyler
Hospital Health Foundation P.O.Box 828 Montour Falls, NY. Star Gazette
– February 10, 2011
McDONALD Richard J. "Dix" McDonald
On January 19, 2011, Richard J. "Dix" McDonald
of Painted Post, NY died peacefully at home with his wife and daughters,
surrounded by love and prayers. Dix was born on May 26, 1921, and grew
up in Bovill, ID, where he lived until he enlisted as a Private in the
infantry. He became a Captain in the Air Corps during WWII, and retried
a Lt. Col. from the US Air Force Reserve. He took life-long pride in having
served his country. During the war, he corresponded regularly with Selma
"Belle" Hoech, the woman he would adore for the rest of his life. The couple
married June 14, 1945 in Lewiston, ID, and in 1946 entered Washington State
University where Dix earned a B.S. in Psychology, as well as a B. Ed, and
a M.A. in education. Following graduation, Dix and Bell moved to Bellevue,
WA, where Dix was a classroom teacher, school psychologist, reading specialist,
and elementary principal. In 1956 he accepted the position of Director
of Research and Guidance of the Corning-Painted Post School District in
Corning, NY and the family moved East. During a leave of absence, Dix earned
his Ed. D from Columbia University in NYC, and returned to Corning as Assistant
Superintendent. One year later in 1963, he was named Superintendent of
the Corning-Painted Post School District and served for nine years. In
1973 he was appointed Superintendent of the Steuben-Allegheny Counties
BOCES, and served until his retirement in 1982. Dix actively participated
in many NYS Educational organizations, and in1982 he was honored with the
Distinguished Service Award from the NYS Council of School Superintendents.
Always very community service minded, Dix held board membership in too
many local services organizations to enumerate, some of which include Spencer
Crest Nature Center, Environmental Emergency Services, Southern Tier Library
Service, and Family Service Society. Most recently he co-founded and was
president of the developing Corning Area Aging in Place. A member of All
Saints Parish Community, Dix's strong faith was reflected in every part
of his life. He was a man of great kindness and integrity. Dix's regular
workouts at the YMCA kept him in physical condition to pursue his love
of the natural world, hiking, camping, canoeing, and cross-country skiing.
At the age of 88 he was proud to still enjoy primitive camping with his
family in the Adirondacks. He also loved to travel, and was an avid cross-word
puzzle solver. Nothing was more important to Dix than his family. He is
survived by the love his life, Belle, and his dear daughters Maureen (Ray)
Ferris, Lisa (Tom) LiVigne and Mindy McDonald CSJP; dear son Ric died in
1994. Five grandchildren, Christine Ferris (Keith) Wing, Andrea Ferris
(Steve) Hassett, Craig Ferris, Gregory (Katie) LiVigne, Nicholas LiVigne,
and two great-grandchildren all mourn the passing of their beloved "DeeDad".
Calling hours will be held at Haughey Funeral Home, 216 E. First St., Corning,
NY on Monday January 24, from 4-7 pm. The funeral will be on Tuesday, January
25, 2011 at 10:00 am at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church at 115 East High
Street in Painted Post. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to
Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 E. Corning R., Corning, NY 14830, Corning
Area Meals on Wheels, 144 Cedar Street, Corning, NY 14830, or Charity of
One's Choice. Star Gazette – January 23, 2011
PATNO Gerald F. Patno
West Elmira: Age 85, died Monday, January 17, 2011
at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. Jerry was born May 20, 1925 in
Florence, VT, the son of the late Andrew and Mabel (Elliott) Patno. He
is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Lois Mengee Patno; sons, Edward
A. (Sheryl) Patno of Pine City, Wayne D. Patno with Karen Cook of Pine
Valley; daughters, Joanne Brownell of Florida, Muriel Edger of Canada;
brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ransom and Elaine Converse of Simi Valley,
CA; sister-in-law Mary G. Mengee of Newfield, NY; grandchildren, Jeremy
(Ali) Patno of Raleigh, NC, Jon (Cara) Patno of Springfield, VA, Andrea
(William) Bauman of Horseheads, Dennise (Michael) Zobel of Rochester, Dennis
(Stephanie) Webster of Wilmington, NC; great-grandchildren, Andrew Bauman,
Landon Patno, Sydney Zobel and Drew Zobel. Also surviving are special nieces
and nephews, Carol M. (Douglas) Laney, Margene M. (Gregg) Thomas, Mark
(Mary) Converse, Steven (Lori) Converse; along with several great nieces
and great nephews. Jerry was predeceased by his brother-in-law Eugene L.
Mengee. Jerry was a U. S. Navy veteran serving during WW II. He was retired
from the Elmira Correctional Facility. Jerry was a licensed pilot who loved
flying. He was an active member of North Presbyterian Church where he served
as an Elder and then a Deacon. Jerry also taught Sunday School at the church
and volunteered in the Food Pantry there. He was also a volunteer at the
Community Free Kitchen and Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Jerry was a member
of the Elmira Heights American Legion Post #154. Family and friends are
invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of W. Water and Walnut Sts., on
Friday, January 21, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. A funeral service
will be held there on Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev.
Gary Chorpenning conducting the service. A reception will follow at North
Presbyterian Church, 921 College Avenue, Elmira. Burial will take place
at the convenience of the family. Donations in Jerry's memory may be directed
to North Presbyterian Church Food Pantry, or Arnot Ogden Medical Center,
Activities Fund 4D, 600 Roe Avenue, Elmira, NY 14905. Jerry's family wish
to express their sincere appreciation to the 6th floor staff at the Chemung
County Nursing Facility for their love and care. Star Gazette – January
19, 2011
PERIS Henry “Hank” Louis Peris
96 years formerly of West Second St., Corning,
NY died Friday February 4, 2011 at the Absolut Care of Endicott.
He was born April 23, 1914 in Carthage, NY the son of the late Joseph and
Victoria Todini Peris. He was a graduate of Corning Free Academy and a
Veteran of the United States Army Air Corp. during World War II (1943-1945).
Henry and Rose Ida Passetti were married November 25, 1943 in St. Mary’s
Church, Corning, NY. He was employed with Corning Inc. General Machine
Shop, Quality Assurance (Ferranti Machine). A member of Corning Glass Works
Local 1000 and retired in 1976 with 40 years service with the company.
Henry was a member of All Saints Parish, attending St. Patrick’s Church
and St. Mary’s Church, the Holy Name Society, Noctural Adoration Society,
an Usher and volunteered to open the church for many, many years. He was
a Drum Major for the Army Air Force Marching Band and a Clarinet Player
for the Band. He was a member of the Corning Lodge of Elks #1071 and the
American Legion John P. Eaton Post. Surviving his devoted wife, Rose Ida
of 67 years. Sons, Henry (Sharon) Peris of Rochester, NY, John (Kathy)
Peris of Elmira, NY and James (Candy) Peris of Horseheads, NY. Daughter,
Theresa (Charles) Kenna of Endwell, NY. Grandchildren, Beth Anne, Jennifer,
Matthew, Brian, Jonathon, Thomas, Stephen, Bethany, Karen, Kristanna and
Fourteen Great Grandchildren. Sister in laws, Angelina Cuda of Corning,
NY. And Mary (Philip) Quattrini. Brother-in-law, Michael Cuda. And several
Nieces and Nephews. He was predeceased by Brothers, August Peris
and Joseph (Carmella) Peris and Sister, Concettina (August) Passetti. Friends
may call at the Haughey Funeral Home, 216 E. First St., Corning, NY. Tuesday,
February 8, 2011 from 4-7pm. A Prayer Service will be offered at the Funeral
Home Wednesday February 9, 2011 at 1:00pm with a Mass of Christian Burial
St. Mary’s Church 1:30pm. Committal Prayers, Full Military Rites and Interment
will be held at the family plot in St. Mary’s Cemetery. The family would
appreciate Memorial Donations in Harry’s name to: Southern Tier Hospice,
11751 E. Corning Rd., Corning, NY. Corning Leader – February 6, 2011
RICOTTA Samuel “Slim” J.
Waukesha, WI: (formerly of Rochester, NY) died
peacefully on Thursday, December 23, 2010, at the age of 96. Sam was born
in Rochester on March 25, 1914, the son of Joseph and Josephine (nee Barone)
Ricotta. His parents were immigrants from Valledolmo, Sicily, Italy, coming
through Ellis Island. After graduation from John Marshall High School in
Rochester, as the Great Depression was starting, he joined the Civilian
Conservation Corps (CCC) and was stationed at Harriman State Park, Bear
Mountain, NY. Sam retired from Eastman Kodak as a color technician.
He had a creative eye in his personal photography, and earned several awards
for pictures he entered in photographic competitions. Sam was a proud
veteran of the U. S. Army where he earned the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. He
was a Military Policeman at a prisoner of war camp at Fort Stewart, Georgia.
He also served in North Africa and Italy during WWII. Because of his height
and thin build, he became known for the rest of his life to family and
friends as “Slim.” Slim had a green thumb, and famously grew several
peach trees from pits. He also enjoyed hunting pheasants, and at one time
raised and bred champion AKC beagles. Sam was preceded in death by
his parents, Joseph and Josephine Ricotta, his brothers Anthony (Mary)
Ricotta, and Charles (Josephine) Ricotta; his sisters, Rose Ricotta, Mae
Barone, Nita (Angelo) Cappello, and Irene (Edward) Guariglia; his beloved
son-in-law, Marty Frank, his nephews, Phil Barone, and Rob Cappello, and
his former wife, Donatella “Donna” Ricotta. He is survived by his
daughters Suzanne (Cookie) Frank (the late Marty Frank) of Waukesha, WI;
Jacqueline Ricotta (Randy White) of Newtown, PA; and Lynne Ricotta of Corning,
NY. He is further survived by his grandchildren, Chadd (Effie) Frank and
Brenton “BJ” Frank of Waukesha, WI, and Elizabeth (Tom) Lang of Chicago,
IL; David Nicholas Ricotta (fiancée Jen Auchu) of Hornell, NY, Drew
Lambert of Buffalo, NY; and Samuel and Jacob White of Newtown, PA. He is
further survived by his great grandchildren, Sofia and Anthony Frank of
Waukesha, and Emelia Lang of Chicago, along with many nieces, nephews and
friends. Visitation will be held at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church,
401 Rogers Parkway, Rochester, NY 14617, on Monday, January 3, 2011, at
9 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Interment at Holy Sepulchre
Cemetery, 2461 Lake Ave., Rochester, NY will follow. In lieu of flowers,
memorials to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 3333 N. Mayfair
Rd., Milwaukee, WI 54233, or to St. Margaret Mary church would be appreciated.
Corning Leader – January 1, 2011
RYAN Charles Harris Ryan
94, of Ringdale and Highlands Care Home at Laporte,
Pa., died Friday Jan. 28, 2011. He lived in Sullivan County most of his
life. Born Feb. 17, 1916 in Bernice, Sullivan County, Pa; a son of
the late Fred Smith and Clara Mae Millhime (Ryant) Ryan. He attended
the Bernice school and played first base for the Bernice baseball team
in the 1930s, playing and batting with both hands. He joined the Civil
Conservation Corps at Camp 95 at Laporte, Sullivan County in January 1934
and helped to dig out the Worlds End swimming hole at the park. He also
helped build many forest roads in the area, and was a member of several
hunting clubs in the area, including one at Thornedale in the late 1920s.
He later joined the U.S. Army in 1941-1945 and was under General George
Patton and Dwight Eisenhower, and served overseas in England, Scotland,
France, The Rhineland, (Germany), Ardennes, and Central Europe. He was
in Normandy during the Battle of the Bulge. While in the service,
he was with the 190th Field Artillery, a part of the Big Red One and the
Third Army which helped liberate many concentration camps and was only
10 miles from Moscow when the war ended. He received 5 Bronze Stars,
and 3 Bronze Arrowheads, and served in the European, African, Middle Eastern
theaters. In July 2002 he received a certificate and medals from
the Consul General Of France for helping to liberate them from the Germans
during the Second World War. After returning home, he worked many jobs
helping to build Route 17 from Waverly to Elmira, N.Y., the Remington Rand
Company of Elmira, and the Ithaca Gun Company. Returning back to Sullivan
County, Pa. in 1948, he worked for The Sullivan Coal Company, and E.J.
Shoe Company in Bernice, Pa. and Boise Cascade of Muncy Pa. He was also
a Mason and worked for George Taylor Construction helping to build many
of the schools from Benton, Wyalusing, Camptown and Sayre, and finally
working for State Highway Department in Laporte, Pa., retiring in 1974
after 20 years, as an equipment operator. On April 20, 1946, he married
the former Arlene Marie Purhenn at her home in Towanda, Pa. She preceded
him in death on Sept. 11, 1992, and also his mother Clara (Millhime-Ryan)
O'Neill, his father Fred Smith Ryan, grandfather, David Barchline Millhime,
grandmother, Colissa (Sayman-Millhime) Napolsky. He enjoyed camping,
hunting and fishing, along with building picnic tables, lawn ornaments
and rocking horses for his grandchildren until his health no longer permitted.
He was a life member of the Dushore American Legion Post 996. Surviving
are three children and their spouses: Linda (Carl) Crawford, Theresa (Jerry)
Adams of Dushore, Pa., and Lee Ryan of Rome, Pa.; six grandchildren: Troy
Shawn Crawford of Dushore, Victoria Crawford Clouse of Camptown, Angela
Adams Hall of Troy, Scott (Brittney) Adams of Dushore Pa.; Cassandra Adams
(Jonathan) Chemcheck of Scranton; 7 great-grandchildren; Dustin Crawford-Albright,
Jacob Hall, Julia Clouse, Mika, Hunter and Abigail Adams and Steven Chemcheck.
Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011 at the
Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore PA 18614 with
Rev. Michael Hughes officiating. Friends and family are invited to
call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday and from noon on Wednesday until the time
of the service. Interment will follow in the Presbyterian Cemetery,
Mildred, Pa. Memorials may be directed to the Happy Tails Animal
Shelter, 305 Second St., Towanda PA 18848, in Charles' memory. Towanda
Daily Review - January 30, 2011
SMITH Edward J. Smith
Age 92, of Elmira Heights, NY, died on Saturday,
January 8, 2011, at Chemung County Nursing Facility. He is survived by
his loving wife of 69 years, Virginia L. Smith; son, Gary E. (Corenna)
Smith; grandchildren, Christina (Larry) McCloud, Scott, Bradley and Steven
Smith; also four great-grandchildren. Edward proudly served his country
in the United States Army. He retired in 1980 from Facet Enterprises after
many years of service. It was his request that there be no calling hours
and a Private Funeral Service be held at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements entrusted to Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. Star Gazette
– January 10, 2011
SPRAGUE Ralph H. Sprague
Elmira: Age 99, died on Friday, January 21, 2011
at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. Gus was a son of the late Claude
A. and Nellie (Holahan) Sprague. In addition to his parents Gus is predeceased
by his first wife Angeline and second wife Eleanor; brothers, Gerald and
Andrew Sprague; sister Marion Sprague. He is survived by his wife of 16
years Florence "Pat" Giammichele Sprague; step children, Joseph Giammichele
with Phyllis Woodruff of Horseheads, Nicholas Giammichele with wife Sherry
of Lockport NY, Rose "Ria" Giammichele of Horseheads; sister Martha Sprague
of Winter Haven FL; several step grandchildren and step great grandchildren;
nieces and nephews. Gus is also survived by his best friend and canine
companion, Lucy. He was a veteran of both WW II and Korea having served
with the US Army from 1939 - 1965. Gus retired from the U. S. Postal Service
in 1977. He was a lifetime member of the Elmira Heights American Legion
Post #154, the I.A.V. Club and N.A.R.F.E. Gus had a very active life dancing
and socializing with many friends associated with widow & widowers
group, and the Chemung Valley Senior Citizens. He was loved by all who
knew him and he will be greatly missed. Friends are invited to McInerny
Funeral Home, corner of W. Water and Walnut Streets, on Friday, January
28, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A prayer service will be held there
on Saturday, January 29, 2011 at 10:15 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian
Burial at 11:00 a.m. in St. Casimir's Church. Donations in memory of Gus
may be directed to the S.P.C.A., Route 352, Elmira NY 14901, or to a charity
of one's choice. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to
the 3rd floor nursing staff at the Chemung County Nursing Facility for
the wonderful care given to Gus over the last six years. Members of the
Italian American Veterans Club will meet at McInerny Funeral Home on Friday,
January 28, 2011 at 7:00 p.m., to conduct a prayer service for our deceased
comrade, Ralph H. Sprague. Signed, Geno Dunn, Commander. Star Gazette
– January 23, 2011
STONE Frederick A. Stone
Was born September 29, 1926 in Susquehanna, PA,
the son of the late Stanley and Ella Merle (Buck) Stone, died peacefully
on Monday, March 7, 2011, at the Elcor Health Services in Horseheads, NY
at the age of 84. He is survived by his loving wife, Helen G. "Betty" Stone;
beloved son, Philip A. "Phil" (Michele) Stone; and sister, Geraldine McKnight
of Zephyrhills, FL. Frederick was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church.
He retired as Chief of the Domiciliary Operations at the VA Medical Center
in Bath, NY after several years of dedicated service. He proudly served
his country in the United States Army during World War II with the rank
of Sergeant. He was a life member of the following organizations in Bath:
American Legion, VFW, Masons and Elks. At his request, there will be no
calling hours. Interment will take place privately at the convenience of
his family at the Colum Barium at St. Thomas' Episcopal Church, Bath, NY.
Family and friends are invited to remember him by making a contribution
to either Memorial Fund at Trinity Episcopal Church, 304 North Main Street,
Elmira, NY 14901 or St. Thomas' Episcopal Church, 122 Liberty Street, Bath,
NY 14810. Arrangements have been entrusted to Olthof Funeral Home, Inc.,
1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira/Southport NY. Star Gazette – March
9, 2011
WETTLAUFER George C. Wettlaufer Sr.
age 85, of Dushore, Pa., died peacefully in his
home on Monday, Jan. 10, 2011 with his loving family at his side.
George was born in Kellysburg, Pa., on May 16, 1925, the son of the George
and Alice Almeda Smith Wettlaufer. George was a Gunner's Mate Second
Class in the U.S. Navy 1941 – 1943. He received the following medals: American
Campaign, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign, Asiatic Pacific Campaign,
World War II Victory, and Philippine Liberation. He married the former
Hazel Henry of Kellysburg, Pa., on Nov. 14, 1945; they just celebrated
their 65th anniversary. George was a lifetime logger. He spent
his life working in the woods with his two sons, George and Dennis, and
also cherished being able to work with his grandsons in the logging business.
He enjoyed the annual fishing trip with his family to Canada. He was an
avid hunter and quite a storyteller. He was a lifetime member of
the NRA, and a member of the American Legion Post No. 452.
Surviving are: his spouse, Hazel, at home; sons and daughters-in-law, George
(Patty) Wettlaufer, Dushore, Pa.; Dennis (Christy) Wettlaufer, Muncy Valley,
Pa.; daughters, Donna Guglielmi, Dushore, Pa., Barbara Wettlaufer, Williamsport,
Pa.; grandchildren, Mellissa (Ed) Mapes, Sugar Run, Pa., George (Kelly)
Wettlaufer, Sonestown, Pa., Robert (Kay) Wettlaufer, New Albany, Pa., Jeffrey
(Linda) Wettlaufer, Dushore, Pa., Daniel (Nicole) Wettlaufer, Muncy Valley,
Pa., Brian (Jennifer) Wettlaufer, Dushore, Pa.; sister, Mary Edwards, Jersey
Shore, Pa.; numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three sisters,
Nellie Folk, Violet Pace, and Flossie Bennett; a brother, William (Billy)
Wettlaufer; and a grandson, BJ Guglielmi. A memorial service
will be held at the convenience of the family. The family will provide
the flowers and request that donations be made to the Dushore Ambulance
Association, P.O. Box 1, Dushore, PA 18614. Funeral arrangements
are under the direction of the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St.,
Dushore, PA 18614. Towanda Daily Review – January 11, 2011
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