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ASHLEY Corene (Ashley) Slocum (SRGP 30726)
Age 86, of Big Flats, died
Thursday, September 9, 2010 at Corning Hospital. Corene was born in Delmar, PA on March 29, 1924, to Leonard and Damia (Maynard) Ashley. She attended Wellsboro High School, where she was valedictorian of the 1941 class. She married Richard C. Slocum on March 28, 1942 in Wellsboro, PA; he predeceased her on August 15, 2010. Corene was a homemaker a majority of her life, but attended Corning Community College and Elmira College in her later years. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in elementary education in 1974. Corene was an avid gardener, reader, bird watcher and hiker, completing portions of the Appalachian Trail. She collected teddy bears and pressed flowers; she also enjoyed sewing and needle work. Corene was a member of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Big Flats, NY. Corene is survived by one daughter, Kathleen Slocum of Oak Harbor, WA, and three sons, Thomas (Barbara) Slocum of Roswell, GA, Terry (Arlene) Slocum of Lawrence, KS, and Timothy (Connie) Slocum of Mt. Juliet, TN. She is also survived by six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by five sisters, Gertrude Reasner, Neva Beckhorn, Julia Ashley, Joanna Ashley, Jane Olmsted; and one infant brother, Curtis Ashley. A memorial service will take place on Monday, September 13th at 2:00 pm, at the Big Flats Community Center, 476 Maple Street in Big Flats. Burial will be with her husband, Richard, in Kennedy Cemetery in Pennsylvania. Those wishing may send flowers in Corene's memory to the family home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Phillips Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 17 W. Pulteney Street, Corning NY 14830.- Elmira Star Gazette, September 11, 2010
BAKER DeWitt T. "Doc" Sr.
Age 89, died
on Friday, September 3, 2010. Doc, the son of Ina Marion Baker and Harry U.
Baker, was born in Ithaca, NY on March 1, 1921. He married the love of his life,
Yvonne Furey, also of Ithaca, NY, on February 22, 1946. Doc graduated from
Ithaca High School in 1939 and Cornell University School of Veterinary Medicine
in 1944. While at Cornell he was a member of Omega Tau Sigma Fraternity, manager
of the Fife & Drum Team, and a member of the Golden Shoe Club. From 1944 until
1955, he was a member of the staff of the NY State Veterinary College of Cornell
University. During WW II, while attending college, he earned the rank of
Lieutenant in the US Army. In 1955 he moved his family to Corning, NY to join
Dr. John D. Murray's veterinary practice. Together they built the Corning Animal
Hospital, where he practiced until his retirement in 1986. Education was a
priority in Doc's life and he proudly served as a Trustee of CCC and a member of
the C-PP school board. After retirement, Doc was elected Supervisor of the Town
of Corning, a position he held until 1993. He was also elected Steuben County
Legislator where he served for 20 years. He was Chairman of the Legislature
2002-2003 and retired in 2007. During his tenure he was involved in construction
of the Steuben County jail and implementation of the countywide 911 system. He
was Steuben County representative to the Inter-County Association of Western NY
and supporter of the Steuben County Soil and Water Conservation District. In
2004, Doc was honored by being inducted into the Steuben County Hall of Fame. An
avid hunter and outdoorsman, Doc was an expert marksman and won several skeet
shooting championships. He was a member of Corning Fish and Game Club and a life
member of Addison Fish and Game Club. Many of his fondest memories were times
spent at his Keuka Lake cottage with his wife, children, grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Yvonne Baker; his
children Margot (Ronald) Doucette of Purcellville, VA; Kathleen (Michael) Bliss
of Addison, NY; daughter-in-law Sheri Baker of Sterling, VA; grandchildren
Christopher (Sanna) Doucette of Anchorage, AK; Heather (Michael) Overton of
Elmira, NY; Michelle (Cory) Terwilliger of Addison, NY; Kaitlin (Taylor)
Baker-Grey, Allison Baker, Kiristin Baker, all of Sterling, VA, Scott (Mary
Elizabeth) Hagen of Richmond, VA; great-grandchildren Ian and Soren Doucette;
Calli and John Overton; Taylor and Erin Terwilliger; Makaila, Holden and Harper
Baker-Grey, who all loved their "Papa"; sister-in-law Peg Baker of West Grove,
PA; also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless friends. He
is predeceased by his parents, son Dewitt T. ("Ted") Baker, Jr., and brother
Carlton Baker. Calling hours are scheduled for Wednesday, September 8, 2010 from
1:00-3:00 and 6:00-8:00 at Phillips Funeral Home, 17 W. Pulteney Street,
Corning. The funeral will be held Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 10:00 AM at
Phillips Funeral Home & Cremation Service. A private burial will be held at the
McDowell Cemetery in Wayne, NY, overlooking Keuka Lake. The family asks that in
lieu of flowers, donations in Doc's name may be made to the SPCA of one's
choice. - Elmira Star Gazette, September 6, 2010
BASTIAN Diana Bastian Getz
76, a current resident of Marietta, Ga., died
on Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010, at Grady Hospital in Atlanta, Ga. She was born
February 2, 1933, in Williamsport, Pa., daughter of Hazel and J.H. Bastian. She
graduated in 1951 from Fairview-White High in Dayton, Ohio. Mrs. Getz was a
talented musician and was awarded the Rudolph Ganz Young Pianist award, playing
with the Dayton Orchestra. She went on to study piano at Chicago Musical College
under Rudolph Ganz and Rosinna Lhevinne at Julliard. In 1970, she earned a B.A.
degree from Marywood College, Scranton, Pa. Mrs. Getz, along with her husband,
Russell P. Getz, were longtime residents of Littlestown, Pa. There she taught
private piano as well as teaching for many summers at the PA Governor School for
the Arts in Bucknell, Pa. From 1978 to 1990, she was a teacher at Mt. St. Mary's
College in Emmitsburg, Md. She performed both benefit concerts and performances
for among others, Friends of the Library in Gettysburg, Pa., and the Wednesday
Club in Harrisburg, Pa. She often accompanied the Gettysburg College Choir and
the Ephrata Cloister Choir, touring in the United States and Europe. Surviving
are her children, Robert Reisner Jr. of Skowhegan, Maine, Mark Reisner and Jenny
Reisner-Diehl of Marietta, Ga.; her sister, Sandra Losnieckie of Cogan Station,
Pa.; and David C. Bastian of Grand Rapids, Mich. Other than her parents, she was
predeceased by one sister, Delores Millard of Ada, Mich. There will be a family
burial service for Mrs. Getz is Saldisburg, Pa., at a later date. Peachtree
Cremation, 678.205.5550.- Williamsport Sun Gazette, September 6, 2010
BEEMAN Jeanne Newberry
age 80 of Beaumont, died
Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010 at her home. Mrs. Newberry was born April 6, 1930 in
Montrose, and was the daughter of the late Nolan and Helen Otis Beeman. She
graduated from Troy High School in 1947. She was employed by the former
Commonwealth Telephone Co., Dallas, for 47 years, retiring in 1995 and was a
tutor for Lauback Literacy, Tunkhannock, teaching adults to read. Mrs. Newberry
was a member of the Northmoreland Baptist Church, Centermoreland. She was
preceded in death by brothers; Kenneth, Dale and Larry Beeman. She is survived
by her loving husband, Donald R. Newberry; Godchild: Wendi Holena of
Swoyersville; brother; Robert Beeman and a sister, Barbara James both of the
Towanda area. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday at the Curtis L.
Swanson Funeral Home, Inc., corner of routes 29 and 118, Pikes Creek, with her
pastor, Rev. James Howell officiating. Interment will be in the Perrins Marsh
Cemetery, Northmoreland Township. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
The family requests that, if desired, memorial contributions be sent to the
Northmoreland Baptist Church, 21 Ripple Brook Road, Tunkhannock, PA 18657.-
Towanda Daily Review, September 11, 2010
BELL Edward R. Bell
age 52, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Thursday, September 9, 2010 in the
Williamsport Hospital, Williamsport, PA. Born on February 24, 1958 in
Harrisburg, PA, he was the son of Earl Ray and Delores J. (Shaffer) Bell. Edward
was employed as a landscaper in the Virginia area. He was a member of the Loyal
Order of the Moose Lodge #1147 in Wellsboro, the Wellsboro Veterans Club, the
Arnot Sportsmens Club and the Sons of the Legion in Lewisburg, PA. Edward also
enjoyed singing. Edward is survived by his loving companion, Glenda Strong of
Wellsboro, PA; four brothers; Tom Bell of Gardners, PA, David Bell of
Gettysburg, PA, Scott Bell of New Oxford, PA, Michael Bell of Lebanon, PA; three
sisters, Sandy L. Riley of New Oxford, PA, Debbie B. Smith of New Oxford, PA,
Ranee L. Brown of Littlestown, PA; one step brother, R. Joseph Bobby Poist of
New Oxford, PA; two step sisters, Patty Poist of Dayton, OH, and Mindy Poist of
New York state. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a step father,
Robert Pop Poist. A memorial service for Edward will be held at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel,
Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main Street, Mansfield, PA 16933. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral
Chapel to assist with expenses.- Williamsport Sun Gazette, September 11, 2010
BERGER Dr. Wilfred "Will" Russell Berger
76, of Watsontown, died
Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ervin R.
Berger and Clara M. (Phillips) Berger Shook Rae, and his loving wife, Patricia
L. (McClintock) Berger. Friends will be received Friday, Sept. 10, from 4 to
6:30 p.m. at Cronrath-Grenoble Funeral Home, 308 Main St., Watsontown, with a
brief time of reflection at 6:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made
to either SUN Home Hospice Care Center, 350 N. 11th St., Third Floor, Sunbury,
PA 17801 or Kramm's Nursing Home, 245 E. Eighth St., Watsontown, PA 17777.-
Williamsport Sun Gazette, September 9, 2010
BOBOWNIK Mary
Hornell — Mary Bobownik, 91, formerly of 23 Hart St., died Saturday,
Sept. 4, 2010 at St. James Mercy Hospital. She was a former credit manager
at Sears and Robuck. Survivors include a brother, William Bobownik of Hornell. A
Memorial Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Ann’s Church. Arrangements are
by the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St. - Corning Leader, September 6, 2010
BOOTH John A. Booth
81, of Fredericktown, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, Sept. 1,
2010. Born Sept. 1, 1929, in Elmira, N.Y., he was the son of the late Ainsworth
and Lucy Booth. In 1938 his family relocated to Mansfield, where his father
purchased a farm, beginning what became a large dairy operation.
Throughout his youth, John was actively involved with the Future Farmers of
America, taking on special projects aside from his daily farm responsibilities
and academic studies. In recognition of those efforts, along with his ideas for
various agricultural approaches, he was awarded the American Farmers Degree in
Kansas City, Mo. in 1950. Popular among his classmates for his affable knee
slapping humor, he took even less seriously his keen intellect and one teacher
recalled later, "him being one of his brightest students." He graduated with
honors from Mansfield High in 1947. In 1953, John broke stride from farming and
served with the United States Army 7th Division in Korea near the 38th Parallel.
He was a team coach for the 17th Infantry Rifle Team, was named Soldier of the
Year by the 8th Army Division. He was discharged as a sergeant in 1955. On Jan.
11, 1958, he married Donna Jane Soper who survives. In 1963, John graduated from
the Ross Leffler School of Conservation, Brockway, the training school for the
Pa. Game Commission and was assigned as land manager in Luzerne County. In 1970,
he became Land Management Supervisor for the Northeast Division in Dallas, Pa.,
covering 100,000 acres in 13 counties. He retired in 1991, closing the door on a
career he truly enjoyed and blended with as naturally as the forest around him.
He was often quoted as "being a lucky man to get paid to walk in the woods,"
being able to be a small part of the effort to preserve and perpetuate
Pennsylvania's natural resources. John felt a kinship and often marveled at the
smart workings of nature, observations that kept his curiosity piqued until the
end of his journey. John served on the board and committees of Easter
Pennsylvania Nature Conservancy, Audubon Society, Luzerne County Cooperative
Extension Service, Soil Conservation Service, Conservation Officers of Pa.,
North American Wildlife Enforcement Officers, Boy Scouts, Hunters Safety, and
Working for Wildlife. John cherished his family and the simple gifts of life,
from clear running streams, the chorus of songbirds witnessed from his porch
rocking chair and the scrawled drawings from his children and grandchildren.
Along with his wife of 52 years, he is survived by three children, Holly (Rick)
Sethman of Scenery Hill, Jenny Booth (Wes Livingston) of Cody, Wy., Kevin
(Shelly) Booth of Asheville, N.C.; five grandchildren, Rainey, Caity and Carly
Sethman, Lucy and Gardner Booth; brothers, Wickham (Pat) Booth of Port Orange,
Fla., James (Linda) Both of Hayesville, N.C.; sisters, Ellen (Doug) Dart of
Mansfield, and Myra (Fred) Brace of Beaufort, S.C. At John's request,
burial arrangements are private. The family invites friends to stop in at the
homestead on Saturday, Sept. 4 between 3 and 8 p.m. for a Celebration of Life
Open House. A memorial service will be held over Memorial Day, 2011 in
Mansfield. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be offered to UPMC Alzheimer
Research Center or Hospice Care of Washington, Pa. Funeral arrangements are
under the direction of the John B. Greenlee Funeral Home, 2830 Main St.,
Beallsville.- Wellsboro Gazette, September 8, 2010
BREWER Margaret B. Lee
Painted Post, N.Y. — Margaret B. Lee, age 95, of Painted Post died
Tuesday, September 7, 2010. Mrs. Lee was born in Elmira on November 24, 1914,
to William and LuLu (Hall) Brewer. She married Harold Lee on October 12,
1932. He predeceased her in 1978. Margaret was a homemaker and lived in
the Corning area most of her life. She was a very active member of the First
Congregational United Church of Christ. Margaret also had volunteered at
the hospital and the Salvation Army and enjoyed spending time with her family
and friends. She is survived by her three daughters: Margaret Staudmyer,
Colombus, OH, Judith (Larry) Metcalf, Corning, and Roxanne (Michael) Mour-hess,
Campbell; one son, Honorable Gary A. Lee, Ft. Meyers, FL. Margaret
is survived by a special niece, Connie (Dr. Wayne) Rensimer. She is also
survived by her grandchildren: Brian Lee, Karen Gaffney, Jeff Lee, Diane
Wachtell, Suzanne Sortino, Kent (Bonnie) Staudmyer, Brett (Catherine) Staudmyer,
Scott Why, Ann Margaret Why, Bradley Why, Mark Lee, Kevin Lee, Stephen (Bonnie)
Metcalf, Step-hanie (Peter) Carapella, Alexis (Brian) Helfrich, and Geoffrey
Mourhess; and 17 great grandchildren. Along with her husband, Harold,
Mar-garet was predeceased by one daughter, Nancy Lee Why, and one son, Harold D.
Lee, Jr. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2010, from 11 AM
until 1 PM at Phillips Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 17 W. Pulteney Street
in Corning. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of
the family with the Reverend Marraine Kettell officiating. Burial will be
in Fairview Cemetery, Painted Post, NY. - Corning Leader, September 10, 2010
BROOKS Michael Reed Brooks
59, died Thursday Sept. 2, 2010, at The Gatehouse Hospice Unit of Divine
Providence Hospital, Williamsport, Pa. Born Dec. 27, 1950, at Scott Air Force
Base, Belleville, Ill., he was the son of Benjamin Lee Brooks Jr. (DDS, USAF
Ret) and Margaret Barringer Brooks. A resident of Williamsport and Lewisburg, he
graduated from James Blair High School, Williamsburg, Va. in 1969. He attended
the University of South Carolina and was in the U.S. Navy. He was a master
pewterer in Williamsburg and in Lexington, Va., after completing his
Apprenticeship with the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and a Journeymanship
with Shirley Pewter, also in Williamsburg. He then worked in both production and
sales for Virginia Metalcrafters. Most recently, Michael was a truck driver for
Milton Transportation, Inc. He is survived by his loving and devoted partner,
Valerie Beggs of Williamsport; his daughters, Elizabeth Brooks Lyttleton of
Washington, D.C. and Rebecca Kelley Brooks of Brooklyn, N.Y.; granddaughters
Gryphon Eloise Lyttleton, 6, and Fletcher Mei Lyttleton, 3; sister, Ann B. Gavin
and brothers, Benjamin Lee Brooks, III, David Winston Brooks, Frank Barringer
Brooks and Paul Scott Brooks. He was preceded in death by his parents. Interment
will be at the Fort Hill Memorial Park, Lynchburg, Va. In lieu of flowers,
Michael's family requests donations be made to The Gatehouse Hospice Unit,
Divine Providence Hospital, Williamsport, PA 17701.- Williamsport Sun Gazette,
September 11, 2010
BURNETTE Ann Baumgarner
76, of Ulysses, PA, died Wednesday, September 8, 2010, in Cindy's Personal
Care Home, Westfield, PA. Born June 13, 1934, in Walnut Cove, NC, she was the
daughter of Henry C. and Annie L. Daugherty Burnette. A 1952 graduate of Black
Mountain High School in Black Mountain, NC, she completed a business course at
Blantons Business College in Asheville, NC. On April 7, 1954, in Toccoa, GA, she
married Lowell Baumgarner, who survives. She was employed by the Northern Potter
School District in the cafeteria for 15 years. She was a member of the Ulysses
First Baptist Church, serving as Sunday school teacher, Sunday school treasurer,
church treasurer, ABW, and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star #95 in
Ulysses. Surviving besides her husband, Lowell, are: two sons, Steve L.
Baumgarner of Sabinsville, PA and Michael L. Baumgarner of Ulysses; two
daughters, Karen A. (Thomas) Breckley of McKean, PA and Nancy J. (Scott) Bice of
Ulysses; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; friends and caregivers,
Cindy and George Ritchey and Carol and Mark Gardner. Friends may call Friday,
September 10th, from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation
Service, Ulysses, PA. An Eastern Star service will be held 8:30 p.m. Friday in
the funeral home. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday in the
Ulysses First Baptist Church. The Rev. Jason K. Reed will officiate. Burial will
be in Ulysses Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ulysses
Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 153, Ulysses, PA 16948 or the Ulysses Library,
P.O. Box 316, Ulysses, PA 16948. - Elmira Star Gazette, September 10, 2010
BUTLER Melanie Elizabeth Butler Crouch, 33, of Grove City, died
September 8, 2010. She was born in Columbus, Ohio February 24, 1977. Melanie
was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather Richard Butler and by her
maternal grandpa Jessie Harper. Melanie is survived by her mother, Charlotta
Ross; father, Ron (Karen) Butler; children, Tyler Crouch, Taylor Crouch, Payton
Murillos; sister, Nikkole Roby; brothers, William Briggs II, Nathan Butler,
Matthew Butler, Aaron Butler, Adam Butler, David Ross; companion, Hector
Murillos; paternal grandmother, Anntoinette Butler; maternal grandmother, Wanda
(Clyde) Laney and a host of other family and friends. Melanie enjoyed fishing,
picnics and playing the guitar. She was quite the sports enthusiast, playing
softball and being part of a National Championship team. She was a kind-hearted,
generous woman with a very outgoing personality. Melanie's main love in life
were her children. Visitation will be held 3-7 p.m. Monday, September 13, 2010
at the SCHOEDINGER GROVE CITY CHAPEL 3920 Broadway with services beginning at 7
p.m. Columbus Dispatch on September 11, 2010
CAREY Kenneth S. Carey
age 78, of Roseville, PA, died at his home Thursday, September 9, 2010
surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 3, 1932 in Fallbrook PA, a son
of Seymour and Creola (Winn) Carey. Kenneth was the husband of Patricia
(Simpson) Carey for 56 years. He had been employed by Harding Brothers before
his retirement, and enjoyed woodworking, fishing and hunting. Kenneth is
survived by his wife, Patricia; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Kenneth
Carey of Canton, PA, William and Jackie Carey of Westfield, PA, Alan and Sue
Carey of Royal Palm Beach, FL; two daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and Craig
Deitrich of Cherry Flats, PA, Connie and Curtis Moore of Mainesburg, PA; 11
grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and a sister, June Harden of Mansfield,
PA. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Mary Ellen
Terry, a brother, James Carey, and a step-mother, Isabel Carey. Family and
friends are invited to call on Sunday, September 26, 2010 from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M.
at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S.
Main St., Mansfield, PA. A memorial service will be held immediately following
the visitation at 3:00 P.M. at the funeral home with Gary Brown of Wellsboro
officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Kenneths
memory to Laurel Hospice, 24 Waln St., Wellsboro, PA 16901. - Williamsport Sun
Gazette, September 11, 2010
CIRIELLO Pasqualina Casale
93, a resident of Cogan Station, past away peacefully while surrounded by
family on September 7, 2010, at the Williamsport Home. She was born in
Cervinara, Italy on October 26, 1916, a daughter of Silvestro and Luiggia Cioffi
Ciriello. Pasqualina was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Mater
Dolorosa Church. She retired from Glamorise Foundations and had assisted as a
cook at the former Columbia. She enjoyed cooking, baking and sharing dinner and
spending time with family and friends. Her husband of 59 years, Vittorio B.
Casale, died August 28, 1999. Surviving are two daughters, Angela M.P. (Ben)
Zeafla of Williamsport, and Elena "Ellie" (Larry) Matty of Cogan Station; six
grandchildren, Randall R. Zeafla, Steven J. Zeafla, Luciana Anderson, Delia
Dudek, Troy Matty, Larry Matty Jr.; seven greatgrandchildren, Cody, Brandon,
Brady, Kendall, Kasen, Paige, Gracie; and a sister-in-law, Elena Stellato. In
addition to her husband, a brother and ten sisters preceded her in death. A Mass
of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, 635
Hepburn St., Williamsport, with Rev. David W. Bechtel officiating, followed by
burial in Wildwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the church parish center
from 9:15 to 10:45 a.m. on Saturday. The family respectfully suggests memorial
contributions may be made in Pasqualina's name to SouthernCare Hospice, 190
Choate Circle, Montoursville, PA 17754. Crouse Funeral Home is handling
arrangements.- Williamsport Sun Gazette, September 9, 2010
CLUGSTONE Amberly Dobell REXFORD
Age 32, of Tyrone, died
unexpectedly at Schuyler Hospital, Montour Falls, on September 3, 2010. The
family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212
E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Thursday, Sept. 9, from 12pm-2pm; with funeral
service to immediately follow at 2:00pm; Rev. Dwayne Followell officiating;
burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Odessa, NY. She is survived by her husband,
Timothy Rexford; children, Ethan and Caroline Rexford; parents, Sharon and
Robert Zimmer of Montour Falls; brothers and sisters, Charles Clugtone, Howard
Clugstone (Jessica O'Neal), Robert Zimmer Jr., Daniel Zimmer, Sherry Carrigan
(Jason Stackhouse), and Reneé Clugstone, all of Montour Falls, and sister, Fawn
Hammrick (Allan Stevens) of Florida; grandmother, Sally Zimmer of Montour Falls;
grandfather, Lawrence Zimmer of Odessa; maternal great-grandmother, Alice States
of Montour States; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Richard and Connie Rexford
of Tyrone; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.- Elmira Star
Gazette, September 6, 2010
COLAPIETRO Lillian Colapietro Molino
79, a resident at 1900 Ravine Road, died Saturday, September 4, 2010, at the
Williamsport Home after an extended illness. She formerly lived at 614 Valley
Road, Nisbet. Born May 17, 1931, in Williamsport, she was the daughter of
Mario and Josephine Salvatori Colapietro. She was preceded in death by her
husband Dominick F. Molino. Lillian was a retired employee of Sharwell Inc.
Surviving are a son, Dominick M. Molino of Jersey Shore; two daughters, Karen A.
McLaughlin of Lock Haven and Deborah M. Mazurek of Williamsport; a sister, Mary
Stone of Williamsport; and a grandson, Andrew Molino of Raleigh, N.C. A
family and friend life celebration will be held at Sanders Mortuary, 821 Diamond
St., from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, September 8, 2010. A graveside service will
be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday at Immaculate Conception Cemetery. In lieu
of flowers, contributions in memory of Lillian Molino may be made to the
American Cancer Society, Lycoming County Unit, 1948 E. Third St. Williamsport,
PA 17701.- Williamsport Sun Gazette, September 6, 2010
COLFER Daniel J. Colfer, Jr.
19, of North Eighth Street, Sunbury, died
Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at his home. Born Feb. 22, 1991 in Lewisburg, he
was the son of Elaine K. (Fisher) Michael of Turbotville and the late Daniel J.
Colfer, Sr. who died June 15, 2000. Danny had attended Meadowbrook Christian
School through his elementary years and graduated from Warrior Run High School
in 2009. He was currently attending Triangle Technical Institute, Sunbury, where
he was planning to graduate in October. He was employed at the Front Street
Station as a cook and looking forward to his graduation from Triangle Tech so he
could pursue a career in welding. He was a devoted father and loved spending
time with his daughter. Surviving besides his mother of Turbotville is his
daughter, MaKenna Renee Colfer and her mother, Tierny Bridges of Lewisburg; two
brothers: Michael Colfer, Milton and Jaison Michael, Turbotville; a sister,
Brittany Colfer, Turbotville; his maternal grandmother, Mary J. Fisher, New
Columbia; and his paternal grandmother, Catherine Colfer in New Jersey.
Preceding him in death besides his father was his maternal grandfather, William
R. Fisher and paternal grandfather John Colfer. A memorial service will be held
at Christ Wesleyan Church, 363 Stamm Road, Milton on Saturday, September 18,
2010 at 12:00 Noon. Immediately following the memorial service friends are
invited to join his family at the McEwensville Community Hall for fellowship and
refreshments. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in his
memory be made to either the Warrior Run High School Scholarship Fund, to
benefit a student pursuing a welding career, 4800 Susquehanna Trail,
Turbotville, PA 17772, or to a memorial fund established to benefit his
daughter, MaKenna, payable to West Milton State Bank, 1025 Main Street,
Watsontown, PA 17777. Please include a note with your donation stating “for the
Daniel J. Colfer, Jr. memorial fund”. Brooks Funeral Home, Turbotville is
assisting the family with their arrangements.- Williamsport Sun Gazette,
September 11, 2010
CROCKER Margaret Crocker "Peg" Berger
Age 76, of Elmira, died Sunday, September 5, 2010 at Arnot Ogden Medical
Center. Peg was born March 24, 1934, in Elmira, the daughter of the late
Fletcher Slee and Cora (Rapelyea) Crocker. She is also predeceased by her
husband Donald L. Berger and brother Edward R. Crocker. Peg is survived by her
children, with their families, Lisa M. and Daniel Hughes of Endicott with sons,
Kevin and Kyle; Jeff R. and Beth Murray of Elmira with daughters, Corinne and
Erin; Julie M. and Peter Beaghen of Vestal, NY with daughters, Ella and Haley;
Amy S. and Brooks Henderson of Cornelius, NC with sons, Jacob and Jesse. Also
surviving are brother and sisters-in-law, John S. and Jacqueline Crocker of
Mentor-on-the-Lake, OH, Jan C. Crocker of Sapphire, NC; step-daughter Ann Smith
of Horseheads with husband Larry and their children; along with several nieces
and nephews. Peg retired from the Elmira City School District after 20 dedicated
years of secretarial service. She was a volunteer at Arnot Ogden Medical Center
and with Meals on Wheels. Peg loved spending time at Keuka Lake. Most precious
to her was time she spent with her children and grandchildren. Friends are
invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of Water and Walnut Sts., on Thursday,
September 9, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at
the conclusion of calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations in Peg's memory
may be made to The American Cancer Society American Cancer Society American
Cancer Society American Cancer Society or to a charity of one's choice. Peg's
family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the nursing staff on 2B at
Arnot Ogden Medical Center, especially Jessica and Toni. - Elmira Star Gazette,
September 8, 2010
CULLINAN Joseph Scott Cullinan 49, of Albuquerque, New Mexico,
formerly of Waverly, died
on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010. He graduated from Waverly High School and
Alfred University. He was predeceased by his father Robert J. Cullinan. He
leaves behind his mother Lois, his sister Bonni Westerfelt; two brothers Jaimie
and Stephen; three nephews; one niece; and one grand-nephew. Burial will be in
St. James Cemetery at 2 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 11. - Sayre Morning Times,
September 9, 2010
DAY Wayne Alan
God called Wayne Alan Day home on Friday, September 3, 2010. He was born in
Lewisburg, Pa., August 21, 1947, to his parents, Harold Edwin Day and Mary
Louella Bieber Six Day, residing at that time in Milton, Pa. The family later
moved to Williamsport, Pa. and then to Hughesville, Pa. Wayne entered the U.S.
Marine Corps, obtaining his diploma from the Department of Defense, United
States Armed Forces Institute. He started boot camp in January of 1966 and
received extra training at Beaufort, South Carolina as a mechanic. He worked on
heavy duty trucks and flight line equipment at the air base until he was sent to
Vietnam via Camp Pendleton, Calif., in 1967. He was in the First Marine Division
and First Force Service Regiment (FFSR), where he became a Combat Marine. After
some time as a "Grunt," he was moved to Medical Battalion and Graves
Registration until his return home to the states. Furthering his education,
Wayne became a certified electrician. He enjoyed electro mechanical work and was
also skilled in metal working, welding and metal lathe work. He spent some years
as a photographer, capturing life moments with an artist's eye and developing
his own film. Camping, riding his motorcycle, or getting out on the river
boating, he always loved being in nature. The love Wayne gave to those who knew
him was immeasurable. He was always concerned for everyone's safety and well
being, always willing to help in a moment's notice. His presence in the lives of
loved ones left behind set an extremely high example of generosity, kindness and
goodwill. He will be sorely missed. He leaves his wife, Nancy Day; a sister,
Cynthia Pflaum (William); and two brothers, David Six and Cameron Day (Carol).
He also leaves his children, Lisa Merrick and Aaron Brimmer (Sarah) as well as
two step-sons, Brian Gaffney and Matthew Gaffney. Wayne was a Life Member of The
American Legion, Life Member of The Veterans of Foreign Wars, The 40 et 8 for 22
years, a longtime member of The Marine Corp League and The Disabled American
Veterans. He was also a longtime member of the NRA, the Consolidated Sportsmen
of Lycoming County and had been very active locally with the Jaycees and the Boy
Scouts of America. He was a member of the Hughesville Baptist Church.-
Williamsport Sun Gazette, September 9, 2010
FITZGERALD Mrs. Betty Jane Fitzgerald Houck
59, of Hughesville, Pa., received her angel's wings on Friday, September 3,
2010, at home after a courageous battle with cancer, with her loving family at
her side. Betty Jane is a daughter of Melinda E. Adams Fitzgerald and the late
Edward J. Fitzgerald. She graduated from the Sullivan County High School, a
member of the class of 1969. When Betty was 40, she went to college and received
an associate degree in occupation therapy from Penn Tech, a division of Penn
State in Williamsport. She worked for various therapy centers and has been
employed by the Emanuel Center in Danville. She married Alan Houck of Eagles
Mere on February 14, 1989. Betty Jane was a member of. St. Basil's Church,
Dushore. She really enjoyed biking, camping and spending time with her children
and grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Alan M. Houck; one son, Leo.
F. Hope of Hughesville; two daughters, Amy Newvine of Hughesville and Kristy
(Thomas) Blair of Muncy Valley; her mother, Melinda A. Fitzgerald of Dushore;
four grandchildren, Kristin and Gabriel Newvine, and Casey and Jacob Blair;
brothers and sisters-in-law, Edward J. and Cindy Fitzgerald of Mildred, David
and Ann Fitzgerald of Dushore, and Leonard Fitzgerald of Dushore; a sister and
brother-in-law, Rosanna and Robert Broschart of Dushore; a sister-in-law, Elaine
Barrett of Mildred; and several aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews and
cousins. She was predeceased by a brother, Dale C. Fitzgerald, on July 17, 2007.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, at 10:30
a.m. at St. Basil's Church, Dushore, with the Rev. Joseph R. Hornick, her
pastor, presiding. Interment will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Hughesville,
at the convenience of the family. Friends may call on Friday, Sept. 17, 2010,
from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, Pa. The
family will provide the flowers and request that memorial contributions be sent
to the Picture Rocks Fire Co., P.O. Box 367, Picture Rocks, PA 17762.-
Williamsport Sun Gazette, September 7, 2010
GORDA Catherine L. Gorda Troisi, 51, died on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010. Friends may call on Thursday, Sept. 9, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., Wellsboro. Funeral services will follow at 4 p.m. at the funeral home with Terri Mahosky officiating.- Wellsboro Gazette, September 8, 2010
GROVE G. Scott Grove
50, a resident of Williamsport, Pa., died
on Saturday, September 4, 2010, in the M.S. Hershey Medical Center. Born in
Muncy Creek Twp., Lycoming County, Pa., on Saturday, August 6, 1960, he was the
son of the late John F. Grove and Mary Jane (Hill) Grove who survives him of
Williamsport, Pa. Scott was the husband of Tammi M. (Shimp) Grove, with
whom he celebrated a 1st wedding anniversary on August 16, 2010. Scott was a
1978 graduate of Montgomery High School and a 1982 graduate of Mansfield
University, where he received his bachelor of science in education degree. He
was employed as a biology teacher by the Williamsport School District. He
was a member of the Trinity Gospel Church at Williamsport, Pa. Scott was the
head baseball coach for the Williamsport Millionaires from 1988 to 2007 and the
assistant head coach for the Hughesville Spartans from 2008 to 2010. He worked
for the Little League summer camp and volunteered for 28 years for Little League
Baseball at Bristol, Conn. and the Little League World Series. Scott had a
passion for baseball and spoke at various coaching clinics around the country.
He was a talented singer and enjoyed singing at various functions. In addition
to his wife and mother, he is survived by three sons, Nicholas S. Grove,
Williamsport, Pa., Nate Grove, North Bethesda, Md., and Nevin W. Grove,
Williamsport, Pa.; one brother and sister-in-law, John F. and Shari Grove Jr.,
Sayre, Pa.; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Kathi McCabe, Hawkins, Texas,
Debra and Thomas Jackson, Williamsport, Pa. and Alice Grove, Williamsport, Pa.;
two step-daughters, Jocelyn Dunkleberger, Williamsport, Pa. and Jynelle
Dunkleberger, Williamsport, Pa.; and three grandchildren, Deidra Dunkleberger,
Chase Dunkleberger and Khyla Dunkleberger. Funeral services will be conducted
from the First Baptist Church, 380 W. Fourth St., Williamsport, Pa., at 11 a.m.
on Thursday, September 9, 2010, with Rev. Dr. Robert L. Manzinger officiating
and Pastor Joel E. Henderson of the Trinity Gospel Church at Williamsport
assisting. Interment will be in the Clinton Baptist Cemetery, Clinton Twp.,
Lycoming, Pa. Friends may call on Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the church. If
desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Scott Grove Memorial Fund,
C/O Williamsport Teachers Credit Union, 302 Matthews Blvd., South Williamsport,
PA 17702. - Williamsport Sun Gazette, September 7, 2010
HAKES Charles Edward Hakes
77, of Trout Run, died
Sunday, September 5, 2010, at home surrounded by the love of his family.
He was born May 18, 1933, in Williamsport, a son of Arthur Franklin and Kathryn
Genevieve (Naughton) Hakes. Charles was a U.S. Army veteran; he served
after high school from 1953 to 1955. On July 28, 1955, Charles married his high
school sweetheart, Betty E. Berninger, it was a true love story. Charles served
on the City of Williamsport Police Department for 29 years, from 1955 to 1984.
He was a member of the Ascension, Church of the Asssumption, Cascade Township
and Church of St. Ann, Assumption Catholic Church, Williamsport. Charles was
well known to the community of Williamsport; a member of Fraternal Order of
Police, Lodge No. 29. He was a supervisor for Cascade Township and a member of
the Trout Run Senior Citizens. His family remembers he loved to laugh and joke
around; his sense of humor brightened their lives. He was an avid shooter and
won many awards for shooting, and he loved to hunt, be in the outdoors and teach
his family how to do things his way. Charles was preceded in death by his
parents; a son, Robert Michael Hakes; a grandson, Jeffrey Hakes; a
granddaughter, Jennifer Hakes; and a brother, Thomas Hakes. He is survived by
his beloved wife, Betty E. (Berninger) Hakes; his six children, Charles (Lisa)
Hakes of Towanda, James (Robin) Hakes of Ohio, Jeffrey Hakes of Williamsport,
Barbara Hakes of Cogan Station, Roberta Hakes of Williamsport, Jody (Curtis)
Hakes-Warnasch of Cogan Station; 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; a
sister, Charlotte (Hakes) DiPalo of Montoursville; a brother, Bob Hakes of Gila
Bend, Ariz. At the request of the deceased, there will be no viewing or
visitation. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are in
the care of the James C. Maneval Funeral Home, Ltd., "A Life Celebration Home,"
500 W. Fourth St., Williamsport. In lieu of flowers the family is
requesting memorial contributions may be made in Charles' name to the
Susquehanna Health Home Care and Hospice, 1100 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport, PA
17701-1995 with great appreciation of the wonderful care given to their beloved
husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. A special
thank you to Betty Way, for her care and friendship.- Williamsport Sun Gazette,
September 7, 2010
HALE Lucinda Ames "Cindy" Hale, MS, RD, CDE
age 61, of Augusta, Maine, died Monday Sept. 6, 2010 at MaineGeneral Medical
Center (Thayer Campus) in Waterville. She had worked full time up until the day
of admission at her position with the Diabetes/Cardiac Care and Prevention
Project of Maine CDC in the Maine Department of Human Services. Cindy was born
into a farming family and lived first in Portland, Conn., until the age of 8 and
then in Rome, Pa., until graduation from high school. She was an active 4-H
member and was presented an "Outstanding Girl" trophy by her county and later
represented her state at the National 4-H Congress in Chicago in 1967. She
attended Albright College in Reading Pa., graduating in 1971. Her first
positions were with Stauffer and Co. in the Philadelphia and Boston areas as
general manager of several company cafeterias and restaurants. In 1980 she went
into training at Hartford Hospital in Connecticut to become a registered
dietician. Her first position in this capacity was at Waldo County Hospital in
Belfast. She chose this location to be close to a summer home on Southport
Island which her family has enjoyed for generations. In 1982, she accepted a
position with the Maine Diabetes Control Project, then under the sponsorship of
Medical Care Development of Augusta, and later incorporated into Maine
Department of Health Services. During her years there she obtained a master's
degree in adult education at the University of Southern Maine. While living in
Augusta, Cindy was very active in the South Parish Congregational Church,
serving as deacon and chair of that group, chair of the church council, and as
part of one pastoral search committee. Her greatest joy was that of being a
member of their well known church choir. She is survived by her mother, Miriam
V. Hale of Augusta, Maine; her father, Chester K. Hale Sr. and his wife Muriel
of Owl's Head, Maine; a sister, Deborah A. Barrett of Rome, Pa.; two brothers,
Chester K. Hale Jr. and his wife Sharon of Warren Center, Pa. and Jeffrey D.
Hale and his wife Nancy of Norwich, N.Y.; also numerous nieces and nephews.
There will be no public visitation. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on
Friday, Sept. 10, at the South Parish Congregational Church, Augusta, Maine.
Burial will be in the Decker Cemetery, Southport, Maine, at the convenience of
the family. Those wishing may make memorial contributions to the music
ministry of South Parish Congregational Church, 9 Church St., Augusta ME 04330
or the charity of one's choice. Arrangements are in the care of Knowlton
and Hewins Funeral Home, One Church St., Augusta, Maine. - Towanda Daily Review,
September 8, 2010
HAMMANN Anna Elizabeth
Corning, N.Y. — Anna Elizabeth Hager, 90, of Painted Post daughter of
Josephine Nierengarten and Joseph Hammann of Meisenthal France, born on August
9, 1920, died September 9, 2010 at Founders Pavilion. Anna graduated from
the former St. Mary’s School in Corning. Anna and Harold S.B. Hager were married
August 6, 1939 at the Evangelical Church in Lock Haven, PA. She is
survived by her husband of 71 years, son, John R. Hager of Painted Post and
granddaughter, Colleen Elizabeth Hager of Elmira, NY, cousin, Richard Hammann of
Corning, cousin, Mary Hammann of Painted Post, cousin, Mary Hanson of Coopers
Plains, Mrs. Alice Pace of Corning, and Mr. & Mrs. Carl Jack of Abilene, TX,
Mrs. James Huff, Mrs. Kay Whitney of Corning, James L. and Carol Huff of Caton,
NY and Ms. Linda Bennett of Carrolton, TX, Mrs. Betty Larcom of Wellsboro, PA.
She was predeceased by her parents and grandson, John R. Hager II. She was
employed by the former Corning Glass Works, managed the former Tinytown
Children’s Clothing Store, worked at the former Wilson’s Photo Studio and West
High School cafeteria. She assisted her husband in the preparation of
dinners for the former Corning Consistory and Northside High School Alumni
reunions. Anna was Royal Matron the former Mizpah Court Order of Amaranth,
Worthy Matron the former Corning-Painted Post Chapter Eastern Star, member of
Emmaus Shrine at Hornell. She received the Honorary Order of Miriam:
Meritorious Service Award from the White Shrine of Jerusalem. She was
elected Elder and Deacon for the Painted Post Presbyterian Church. She
loved her family, enjoyed her time at Keuka Lake and traveling throughout the
United States. The family requests donations be made in Anna’s name to the
charity of one’s choice. A celebration of Anna’s life will be held on
Thursday evening, September 16, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church,
201 Hamilton St., Painted Post, NY. Acly-Stover Funeral Home is entrusted with
arrangements. - Corning Leader, September 11, 2010
HEISS Annelie Solomon
70, died Saturday, September 4, 2010. Daughter of Fredrich Heiss and Teresa
Buchner Heiss, she was born in Jachenau, Germany in 1927 and grew up in the
Bavarian Alps, where she became a talented ice skater and downhill skier. She
met her husband, Carl Solomon, in Garmisch, where he was stationed at the close
of World War II. They married and had their first child in Germany. In 1947 they
moved to the U.S. with their 6-month-old son, Larry, and settled in South
Williamsport. Annelie learned English and completed beauty school. She
worked for many years at the Lycoming Hotel Beauty Salon, where she had beloved
customers and friends. She was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church and also
attended the Evangelical Free Fellowship in her later years. Annelie's home and
family were her joy. Her older brother, Hubert Heiss of Tegernsee, Germany, died
in 1991. She is survived by her sister, Christa Preble of Lemoyne; her brother,
Adolph Heiss of Germany; her son, Larry Solomon; daughters Christa Bernan and
Diana Solomon; five grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; two great-great
grandchildren and her four beloved cats. Her graveside memorial service will be
at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to
the LAPS or the SPCA. Arrangements are entrusted to Sanders Mortuary. -
Williamsport Sun Gazette, September 8, 2010
HEWITT Anne F. Hewitt Davidson
54, of Milmont Park, a licensed practical nurse, died suddenly at her home
in Jersey Shore, Pa., on September 4, 2010. Born in Philadelphia, she was a 1973
graduate of Archbishop Prendergast High School. She graduated from Presbyterian
School of Nursing 1979. Anne was previously employed by Taylor Hospital,
Delchesco Urology Associates, Harlee Manor Nursing Home, Vitas Hospice Services
and Elwyn. In her youth, she marched with the Collingdale High Steppers and was
a member of the Girl Scouts of Delaware County. She continued as an assistant
troop leader for the Drexel Hill based Troop #419. Anne volunteered to help
collect and distribute foods and clothing for area families in need. She was an
annual contributor to the Breast Cancer 3-Day, the National MS Society walks,
city-to-shore rides, the ASPCA and the Humane Society. Devoted to her family and
friends, she was known as a warm and generous person who would help anyone in
need. Anne was the mother of the late Baby Davidson and daughter of the late
John and Rosemary McGonigal Hewitt. She was the sister of the late John Hewitt
and Catherine M. Philpott. She was also predeceased by her sister-in-law Sandra
Springer. She is survived by her husband, Joseph L. Davidson; step-sons,
Joseph (Helen), Benjamin (Jennifer) and Nicholas (Lisa) Davidson; sisters,
Rosemary (Kevin) Reger, Winifred (Richard) Daciw and Peg Hewitt D'Angelo;
mother-in-law, Joy Springer; sister-in-law, Vicky Kaminski; brothers-in-law,
Myron Philpott, Harry (Joanne) Springer and Scott (Tina) Springer. She is also
survived by numerous nieces and nephews, family and friends. Funeral
services will be 8 p.m. Friday at the White-Luttrell Funeral Home, 311 N.
Swarthmore Ave., Ridley Park, Pa. Visitation will be after 6 p.m. at the funeral
home. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, 125 S. Ninth St., Suite 202, Philadelphia, PA
19107 or Delaware County SPCA, 555 Sandy Bank Road, Media, PA 19063. -
Williamsport Sun Gazette, September 9, 2010
HOAGLAND Patricia Ann "Patty" Hoagland
49, of Towanda, Pa., died
on Thursday, September 2, 2010. She was born August 23, 1961 in Towanda,
the daughter of Catherine (Bryan) Hoagland and the late Eugene F. Hoagland.
Patricia was a loving daughter, sister and aunt. She had many friends and a
heart of gold. She was preceded in death by her father, Eugene in 2002.
She is survived by her mother, Catherine Hoagland of Towanda; brother, Mark
Hoagland of Towanda; sisters and brothers-in-law, Dianne and Kevin Ward of
Monroeton, Mary and Stuart DeAlba of Schwenksville, Pa.; two nieces, Hannah
Hoagland and Paige DeAlba; two nephews, Michael Terry and Nick DeAlba. A
private service will be held at the convenience of the family. There are
no calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen
Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be directed to the Bradford County Humane Society, P.O. Box
179, Ulster, PA 18850 in Patricia Ann Hoagland's memory. - Towanda Daily Review,
September 6, 2010
HOCKER Bonnie Arlene Niemiec
69, of 334 Shed Road, Jersey Shore, died Wednesday evening, Sept. 8, 2010 in
the Jersey Shore Hospital Emergency Room. Born Oct. 1, 1940, in Jersey Mills,
Pa., she was the daughter of Guy L. Hocker and the former Ila R. Rainey. Bonnie
is survived by her loving husband Charles E. Niemiec, they were united in
marriage April 21, 1978 in the Saint James Lutheran Church in Rauchtown. Bonnie
loved her family and being a homemaker. She enjoyed keeping score for her
daughter's softball games and attending her son's baseball games. Her greatest
love was attending family reunions and family parties. She had attended the
Lighthouse Wesleyan Church. Bonnie also loved going to the beach. Also surviving
are two daughters, Marie E. (Matt) Needham, of Harrisburg and Sue E. (Rich)
Severino, of Rauchtown; one sonSam Lehman, of Jersey Shore. Her beloved
grandchildren Samantha, Sophie, Eric, Journey, Elizabeth and Trent. Several
nieces and nephews and several brothers and sisters-in-law. Funeral services
will be Monday, Sept. 13, 2010, at 11 a.m. in the Frederick B. Welker Funeral
Home, 125 N. Main St., Jersey Shore. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday
evening, Sept. 12th in the funeral home. Burial will be in the Mount Zion
Cemetery at Carroll, Pa. The Rev. Kenneth L. Lynn will officiate.- Williamsport
Sun Gazette, September 20, 2010
HOIAAS Karen
Syracuse, N.Y. — Karen Hoiaas, formerly of Bath, and Weedsport, NY, died,
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 in Syracuse, NY. Karen was the daughter of the late
Gudmund and Edythe (Schwartz) Hoiaas of Bath. Private Burial was held Tuesday,
September 7, 2010 in Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Arrangements by Bond-Davis
Funeral Home of Bath. - Corning Leader, September 8, 2010
KENNEDY Evelyn M. Gee
of 222 Bunker Hill Road, Antes Fort, died Tuesday, September 7, 2010, in the
Manor Care Health Center in Jersey Shore. Born May 4, 1926, in Swissdale, Pa.
She was the daughter of Louis A. Kennedy and the former Tessie M. Fry. For many
years she was a member of the Antes Fort United Methodist Church. Evelyn is
survived by her husband, Harold L. Gee. They were united in marriage on August
5, 1954. Evelyn was a very hard worker. She took pride in caring for her
children and her home. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed canning. Also
surviving is five sons, John Marshall of Antes Fort, Robert (Judi) Marshall of
Conn., Harold B. Gee of Antes Fort, Ronald (Wendy) Gee of Antes Fort and Charles
(Patty) Gee of Conn.; two daughters, Linda (Ken) Lainson of Canada and Connie
(Bob) Hill of Antes Fort; two sisters, Hazel Bower and Dorothy Getgen of Antes
Fort; and her sister-in-law, Marjorie Kennedy of Antes Fort. Also several grand
and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Evelyn was preceded in death by her
first husband, John D. Marshall; a son, Richard W. Marshall (killed in action in
Vietnam); her mother and father; two brothers, Raymond and Clifford Kennedy; and
two sisters, Goldie Sprague and Helen Camp. Funeral services will be Friday,
September 10, 2010, at 10 a.m. in the Frederick B. Welker Funeral Home, 125 N.
Main St., Jersey Shore. Friends may call from 9 a.m. Friday until time of
services in the funeral home. Burial will be in the Jersey Shore Cemetery. Rev.
Richard Jones will officiate.- Williamsport Sun Gazette, September 9, 2010
KING Philip Morgan
Age 90 of 5731, CR 11, Alpine, NY, formerly of Trumansburg and Candor, NY
and Fort Myers, FL, died
on September 3, 2010. He was born October 13, 1919 the son of Tertullus and
Carrie (Mitchell) King. He was predeceased by sisters: Helen MacQueen and Mary
Crooker, Brothers; Robert, John & Richard King, former wife Ruth (Bartlett)
King, daughter Delores (Hendrickson) King, grandson Sean King, and
daughter-in-law Francia King. His survivor's including: Harriet J. Bailey,
companion of 32 years and families Candis Bailey (Eric Bean) & family, Winona
(Alan) Fisher & family, N. Roy (Jeanine) Bailey & family, R. Dana Bailey (Taina
Nilson) & family, Harris (Elaine) Bailey and Phil's children David (Diane) King
& family, Thomas (Nancy) King & family, Alice (Daniel) Broadway & family, and
Philis King. Phil enjoyed his many years relaxing at both Cayuga and Seneca
Lakes. His favorite saying was "The Lake is like a mirror". Phil will be greatly
missed by many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great
great grandchildren and friends. A celebration of Phil's life will be held at a
later date. Arrangements under the care of Vedder and Scott Funeral Home,
Montour Falls, NY.- Elmira Star Gazette, September 9, 2010
KITNER Robert J. (Skippy) Kitner Sr.
66, a resident of Montgomery, Pa., died
on Thursday, September 9, 2010, in the Gatehouse at Williamsport.
Born in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pa., on Wednesday, September 29,
1943, he was the son of the late Merle and Josephine (Shutt) Kitner. Bob was
preceded in death by his wife, Agnes "Augie" (James) Kitner on January 7, 2001.
He was a 1961 graduate of Montgomery High School and honorably served with the
U.S. Army in Alaska for four years. Skippy was a member and past commander of
Bower-Decker American Legion Post 251 at Montgomery and the Edward J. Smith
V.F.W. Post 3428 at Muncy. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law,
Kenneth and Carla Kitner, Allenwood, Pa.; one daughter and son-in-law, Janet and
Jack Dudek, Montgomery, Pa.; two grandchildren, Lacey Kitner; Scott Kitner;
three sisters and two-brothers-in-law, Mary and Smokey Stover, Loganton, Pa.;
Emmie Spicher, Duncannon, Pa.; Ann and Woody Hay, Carlisle, Pa.; one brother,
Foster Kitner, Beech Creek, Pa. He is also survived by numerous nieces and
nephews. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his infant son,
Robert J. Kitner, Jr., in 1974 and his brother, Merle Kitner. Friends may call
from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 14, 2010, at the Galen R. Betzer Funeral
Service, 108 North Main Street, Muncy, Pa. A graveside committal service will be
conducted in the Green Lawn Memorial Park at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 16,
2010 with Rev. Henry E. Gable officiating. Graveside military honors will be
accorded by the joint veterans organizations.- Williamsport Sun Gazette,
September 11, 2010
KITTLE Edwin H
Bath, N.Y. — Edwin H. Kittle, 89, of 9 Hickory Street, Bath, NY, died
Tuesday, September 7, 2010. Edwin was born July 10, 1921 in Kingston, NY.
He was preceded in death by his wife Grace S. Kittle in 2001. He is survived by
his two children, Deborah of Charlotte, North Carolina and Robert of Bath, New
York. He was a wonderful husband, father, and friend to many. His wish was to be
remembered without ceremony by those who knew and loved him in whatever way they
may find comfort. Arrangements are by Bond-Davis Funeral Home of Bath. - Corning
Leader, September 10, 2010
KLOBE Tammy L. Klobe-Long-Tolbert
47, of 24 Dinadan Drive, Mill Hall, died
on Sept. 6, 2010 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport. She lost her battle to
end-stage liver disease before receiving a liver transplant. She was born
Aug. 1, 1963 in Lock Haven, the daughter of Judith Beach and Paul W. Klobe. She
married Michael C. Tolbert of Lock Haven on Dec. 31, 1986. Tammy was a 1982
graduate of Lock Haven High School. She worked as a CNA for over 20 years. She
received her license from ManorCare in Jersey Shore in 1990. She worked at
Extended Care at Lock Haven Hospital, Oakridge Personal Care Home, as private
duty nurse for Peter Griffin and retired from Heartland Personal Care Home in
Woolrich. Tammy enjoyed caring for the sick and the elderly, arts and crafts and
cooking. Her greatest love of her life was her family, children and
grandchildren. Tammy is survived by her mother Judith Beach; husband
Michael Tolbert; three sons, Jason (April) Long of Lock Haven, Steven (Venessa)
Long of Williamsport and Shon Michael Tolbert of Lock Haven; four grandchildren
including 4-year-old triplets Hayden, Kenetcha and Brody Long, and Arianna Mann;
one sister Linda (George) Whaley of Williamsport; a brother, Harold Long of Mill
Hall; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Tammy was preceded in death by
her father, Paul Klobe; grandparents Harold and Kenetcha Beach and John and
Irene Long, and one grandson Dominic Steven Long. A memorial service will be
held Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010, at 5 p.m. at the Mill Hall United Methodist
Church, 212 Danis St., Mill Hall, with final resting place at Highland Cemetery.
The Rev. Valerie M. Delooze will officiate. In lieu of flowers, all monetary
contributions can be made to the Donald G. Walker Funeral Home, Flemington.
The Donald C. Walker Funeral Home, Flemington, is in charge of arrangements. -
Williamsport Sun Gazette, September 20, 2010
LANDIS Joyce E. Herr
58, of Lititz, left this world to spend eternity with her Creator God on
Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, after a courageous five-year battle with cancer. She
was lovingly cared for at home by family and friends during the last few weeks
of her life. Joyce is survived by her husband, Dr. Dwight A. Herr of Lititz.
They were happily married for 37 years, and have two wonderful daughters,
Angela, wife of Ed Murphy of Lititz with their two children, Noelle and Eliza
and Pamela, wife of Joey Rogers of Richmond, Va. with their son, Josiah. Joyce
is also survived by her parents, J. Dale and Erma Landis of Lititz, as well as
four sisters and one brother, Jean Yordy of Michigan, Josie Swartzentruber of
Ohio, Jackie Sands of Washington, Janice Martin of Womelsdorf, and J. Dale
Landis, Jr. of Mountville. After growing up on a farm across from Landis Homes,
Joyce lived most of her married life in Muncy and later, in Wellsboro, before
God finally called Joyce and Dwight into full-time mission work. They served
with SEND, International in Central Siberia, where they helped to plant a church
for Russians and Buryats. Their time there was cut short by Joyce's cancer and
for the past five years they have lived in Lititz and attended Calvary Church.
Joyce will be remembered for her bubbly, friendly nature. Her laughter and
infectious optimism warmed the hearts of those who knew her. Joyce's hospitality
and acceptance of others were a reflection of God's love and grace. Joyce adored
her three grandchildren. She loved sharing life and Jesus with others,
especially children and youth. She also enjoyed planting and nurturing her
flowers, and sharing them with others. God richly blessed Joyce's family with
her life. Because of Joyce's faithfulness and dependence on her Lord and Savior,
Jesus Christ, we believe God is smiling at her now, saying, "Well done, my good
and faithful servant." Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend
Joyce's Celebration of Life Funeral Service on Saturday, Sept. 11, at Calvary
Church, 1051 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster, at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Gordon
Gregory officiating. Viewings will be held Friday evening, Sept. 10, from 6 to 9
p.m. at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Crematory, 3110 Lititz Park,
Lititz, and again from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the church on Saturday. Interment
will be in the Millport Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts
may be sent to "SEND, International," P.O. Box 513, Farmington, Mich. 48332,
with a note directing the gift to Salvation Church in Ulan Ude, Siberia.-
Wellsboro Gazette, September 8, 2010
LANE Joseph James Lane Sr.
age 61, of Dushore, Pa., died
on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010 with his loving companion Mary Saxer at his side. Joe
was born in Towanda on Feb. 27, 1949 a son of the late James Joseph Lane Jr. and
June Huddleson Lane. He graduated from the Sullivan County High School a member
of the class of 1968. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War from
1969 until 1973. Returning from the service he began working for J&L
Wirerope in Muncy, Pa. and later for Herman Rynveld's Son Corp. in New Albany
and for the past 22 years for Miller's Hardware in Dushore, Pa. Joe was a
member of St. Basil's Church, Dushore, Pa. and a member of McDermott Post No.
452 American Legion, Mildred, Pa. He enjoyed woodworking and building furniture
and cabinets. Surviving is his companion of 22 years Mary Saxer, at home; son:
Joseph J. Lane Jr. of Port Richie, Fla.; daughter: Crystal Lane of Port Richie,
Fla.; two step-sons: John Saxer of Mehoopany, Pa., Raymond Saxer of Dushore,
Pa.; step-daughter: Heidi (James) McCarty of Mehoopany, Pa.; three brothers:
Dennis Lane of Muncy, Pa., J. Russell Lane of Dushore, Pa., John Lane of
Dushore, Pa.; four sisters: Barbara (Thomas) Patt of Warrensville, Pa., Janice
Wilcox of Dushore, Pa., Katrina (Roger) Hope of Dushore, Pa., Lisa (Bob) Frank
of Dushore, Pa.; and several aunts and uncles, numerous nieces and nephews and
cousins. He was predeceased by a brother, David Lane. A funeral service
will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at the P. Dean Homer
Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, Pa., with the Rev. Joseph R. Hornick, his
pastor, presiding. Family and friends may call on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m.
until the time of the service. The family will provide the flowers and
request that memorial contributions be sent to the Sullivan County Chapter Unit
of American Cancer Society American Cancer Society American Cancer Society
American Cancer Society , 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701. - Towanda
Daily Review, September 7, 2010
LAYSER Leslie "Les" Layser, 60, of Canton, died
on September 8, 2010 as the result of an automobile accident. An easy going fun
loving man, Les will be dearly missed by all that knew him. In addition to his
family, he is survived by his loving companion, Teresa Pepper of Canton.
Services will be private. The Pepper Funeral Home in Canton is in care of
arrangements.- Williamsport Sun Gazette, September 11, 2010
LOTT Mr. David A. Lott
54, of 1821 Metzger Ave., Cogan Station, died Friday, September 3, 2010.
David was an active member of the First Southern Baptist Church at Williamsport.
He was the church treasurer. He was also a trustee and deacon of the church.
David was active with the Southern Baptist Disaster Relief program, and was the
chairman of the advisory board of the early children's learning center program
at the church. Mr. Lott was very active with Lycoming County Special
Olympics. He was the webmaster for the organization and was also a coach for
bowling, golf, cross country skiing and soccer for Special Olympics. He was the
long time treasurer of the Consolidated Sportsmen of Lycoming County.
David enjoyed bowling in the Men's Christian Bowling League and playing golf in
the Anchor Darling Valve golf league. He was an avid gun collector. David had
been a bookkeeper at Trimtex at Williamsport. He had also taught internet
technology at Pennsylvania College of Technology. He had also previously been
employed as a manager at the River Avenue Weis Markets, Williamsport, Brodart,
and the James V. Brown Library of Williamsport. David was a graduate of
the Williamsport Area High School, class of 1974. He attended and was awarded a
bachelor's degree from Lycoming College, Williamsport and had been enrolled in
Bloomsburg University and Penn State University in a master's degree program.
Born March 19, 1956, at Williamsport, he was the son of the late Charles L. and
Mildred E. Kimble Lott. David's only survivors are his cousins. In
addition to his late parents, he was also preceded in death by his infant twin
brother, Donald Russell Lott and his aunts and uncles. Memorial services will be
held at 7 p.m., Thursday, September 9, 2010, at the First Southern Baptist
Church, corners of Poco Farm Road and Kimble Hill Road, Williamsport. His
pastor, Rev. Kenton L. Hunt, will officiate. A gathering time for family and
friends will take place at the church at 6 p.m. Thursday evening, September 9,
2010. Inurnment will be at 10 a.m. Friday, September 10, 2010, at East
Wildwood Cemetery Williamsport. The family respectfully declines to receive
floral tributes and respectfully suggests that contributions in memory of Mr.
David A. Lott may be made, if so desired, to Southern Baptist Church Disaster
Relief Program, c/o First Southern Baptist Church, 89 Kimble Hill Road,
Williamsport, PA 17701 or to Lycoming County Special Olympics, c/o Anne Pratt,
Treasurer, 2135 Reeder Road, Montoursville, PA 17754 or to the National
Foundation of Transplants, for the benefit of Diana Matlosz (on the memo line of
your check), P.O. Box 185, Montoursville, PA 17754. Arrangements are under
the direction of the Charles M. Noll Funeral Home, 1 E. Central Ave., South
Williamsport. - Williamsport Sun Gazette, September 6, 2010
LOWERY Helen Lowery Campbell
Penfield: September 6, 2010. Predeceased by her sisters, Teresa Mallette,
Alice Erway; brothers-in-law, Karl Stricker, John Kiff. Helen is survived by her
devoted husband of 51 years, Carlton "Carl"; children, Charles "Chas" (Kris),
Daniel (Tracy Williams) and Cynthia Campbell; grandchildren, Cassandra and Troy
Campbell, Elizabeth Clark, Candice Campbell; sisters, Maria Stricker, Doris
Kiff, Carol (Richard) Wade; brother, William Michael (Kathy Wipfler) Lowery;
brothers-in-law, Allan Mallette, Harry Erway; three generations of nieces and
nephews; and 20 foster children. No prior calling. Friends are invited to
Helen's Memorial Service Saturday 2 PM at Jennings, Nulton & Mattle Funeral
Home, 1704 Penfield Road. Those wishing may contribute to the Shrine Children's
Hospital through the Shrine Temple, 979 Bay Road, Webster, 14580 in Helen's
memory. - Elmira Star Gazette, September 9, 2010
MILLER Izetta Beryl Blesh
98, of 2872 Farrandsville Road, Farrandsville, died Monday, Sept. 6, 2010,
at the Jersey Shore Hospital. Born August 19, 1912, in Tyrone, she was a
daughter of the late Harry S. and Levina Mae Miller. On October 19, 1929, she
married J. Nevin Blesh, who preceded her in death on March 6, 1973, after 43
years of marriage. Beryl began operations at the Farrandsville Post Office
in 1946 and served as Postmaster there for 44 years, retiring August 3, 1990.
Prior to that she worked at Piper Aircraft in Lock Haven, the former Bloomsburg
Mills Lock Haven plant and the former General Armature plant in Lock Haven.
She was a member of Covenant United Methodist Church, Lock Haven, for over 70
years. She was also a member of the Postmaster's Association and the Woman's
Auxiliary of Railroad Workers. Surviving are two sons and
daughters-in-law, John N. Jr. and Ginger Blesh of Dunnstown and H. Joel and
Kathy Blesh of Farrandsville; two daughters and one son-in-law, Phyllis J.
Grenoble of Jersey Shore and Donna and Edward Paloskey of North Bend; one
sister, Larue Glenn of Jersey Shore; 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren;
and 13 great-great- grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents,
she was predeceased by three brothers, Ray, Walter and Harold Miller; five
sisters, Lucille Nestlerode, Virginia Morgan, Regina Hager, Jane Hunter and
Thelma Miller; and one son-in-law, Doyle E. Grenoble II. Friends will be
received Thursday, Sept. 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Covenant United Methodist
Church, 44 West Main St., Lock Haven, and again on Friday from 10 to 11 a.m.,
where the funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Officiating will be her pastor, Rev.
Dr. Jonathan West. Burial will follow in Swissdale Cemetery, Lock Haven. The
family welcomes flowers; however, if desired, memorial contributions may be made
to Covenant United Methodist Church, 44 W. Main St., Lock Haven, PA 17745.-
Williamsport Sun Gazette, September 8, 2010
MILLER Robert J.
78, of Pine City, NY, died
Monday, September 6, 2010, after a courageous battle with cancer. He is
survived by his sister, Ruth (Bob) Lambert, of Horseheads, NY; sister-in-law and
companion, Lorraine Miller of Pine City, NY; three daughters, Debbie, Marge, and
Cathy Miller of Boise, Idaho; nine grandchildren, Brittani, Brandon, Alisha,
Brad, Tyson, Abree, Michael, Makenzie and Kaitlyn; an aunt, Betty Freeman; and
numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Bob was born in Centerville, PA in 1932 to
Marie and Roy E. Miller. He served as an Airman, Second Class in the United
States Air Force, honorably discharged in 1955. He was a truck driver for Willy
Shaw Trucking out of Boise. A loving father and grandfather, he enjoyed camping,
fishing, and spending time with his favorite dog, Angel. Bob had a lifelong love
of country music, playing lead guitar for numerous groups throughout the U.S. He
was predeceased by four brothers, Melvin, Jack, Roy and Vernie; and one sister,
Jane; and nephew, Richard. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, September
12, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave.,
Elmira/Southport, NY. Per Bob's request, there will be no calling hours. In lieu
of flowers, those wishing may make contributions in Bob's name to the American
Cancer Society American Cancer Society American Cancer Society American Cancer
Society or the Chemung County SPCA.- Elmira Star Gazette, September 10, 2010
MURPHY Harriet Wilma Murphy Turner Lewis
91, of 10218 Wallis Run Road, Trout Run went to be with her Lord at her
home. She was born in Cascade Twp., the daughter of Charles N. and Jennie Weisel
Murphy. Harriet was the wife of the later Ernest A. Turner, the father of her
three daughters and the late John F. Lewis. She was a lifelong member of Wallis
Run United Methodist Church, served on the election board for 50 years, lifetime
member of Plunketts Creek Twp Fire Dept. Auxiliary, lifetime member of T.O.P.S
and a member of the Trout Run Senior Citizens. Harriet retired from the
Williamsport Hospital Obstetrics/Nursery Department in 1982. She enjoyed
cooking, baking, gardening, crocheting and her family. Harriet is survived
by her daughters, Sharon L. (George) Chapman, Marlene J. (James) Brown and
Ernestine "Tina" F. (Frank) Tallman; eight grandchildren, Anita Norton,
Christina Bolinger, Kimberly Meeks, Amy Brown, Brenda Hall, Caron Rovenolt,
Jennifer Dawes and Jerri Rook; eleven great-grandchildren and a great-great
grandchild. Besides her husbands, she is preceded in death by her brother, Ralph
N. and sister, Ruth. The funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, September
14, 2010 at Wallis Run United Methodist Church, 9915 Wallis Run Road, Trout Run,
with Pastor Marie E. Lewis officiating. Interment will follow in Twin Hills
Memorial Park. Friends may call at Spitler Funeral Home, 733 Broad Street,
Montoursville from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday evening. Contributions may be made to
either Wallis Run United Methodist Church or to Susquehanna Regional Home Health
& Hospice, c/o Providence Health System Foundation, 1100 Grampian Blvd.,
Williamsport, PA 17701. - Williamsport Sun Gazette, September 11, 2010
NORTHROP Shirley M
Blessing, Texas — Shirley M. Geer, 83, of Blessing, Texas, died
peacefully September 3rd, 2010 at home surrounded by loving family. She was born
October 23, 1926 in Prattsburg, NY, the daughter of the late Clifton and Helen
Northrop. She was the oldest of 6 siblings. On March 6th, 1955, she married
Carlton Geer. She lived most of her life in the Naples, NY area. She worked at
Widmer Wine Cellers, retiring after 40 years of service. She relocated to
Blessing, Texas and worked for many years at Tony’s Country Kitchen, where she
served up not only good food, but sincere friendship to anyone who wanted it.
Shirley is remembered as a baker of fine cakes, pies and cookies. She was always
baking a sweet treat to support a community raffle, cheer up an ailing friend,
or to share with her family, friends and neighbors. She loved Alan Jackson
and country music, Jeff Gordon and Nascar, Tiger Woods, The Atlanta
Braves and the Houston Rockets. She is survived by her daughters and
son-in-laws, Donna & Russell Bloom of Blessing; Colleen & Steve Labar of
Blessing, Dawn & Dean Hare of Windsor, Vt; grandchildren, Russell & Penny Bloom,
Tina Bloom, Kathy Bloom, Carlette Thibeault, Bryan and Neil Hare; great
grandchildren Patricia Wheaton, Ashley Lee, Justin and Jason Bloom; great, great
grandson Hunter Lee; sister, Eunice Stopka, plus many nieces, nephews and very
special friends. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Carlton; and all
but one of her siblings. A Memorial Service will be held on September 18th, 4pm
at Hawley Cemetery, Blessing, Tx. There will be separate Memorial Service held
in Naples, NY at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make
a donation to the National Kidney Foundation in her memory. - Corning Leader,
September 8, 2010
O'BRIEN Brian B
New Smyrna Beach, Fla. — Brian B. O’Brien formally of Cameron, NY paced away
peacefully on Sunday August 29, 2010 He was born in Buffalo, NY on April
1, 1933. Brian served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict and retired as a
carpenter foreman. He was a member of the Carpenters Union Local 700, Steuben
Lodge #112 F&AM Savona, Scottish Rite Consistory of Rochester and American
Legion Post 17 New Smyrna Beach, FL. He leaves to cherish his memory his
wife Dorothy, children Tim O’Brien, James O’Brien, Michael and Nadja O’Brien,
Cindy and Lester York, Coleene and Ray Bettinger, Nanette and Noland Davis,
Kevin O’Brien, Christopher and Dottie Trail, Erin and Valerie O’Brien, Valerie
and Jess Flint, David and Kim O’Brien, sisters Ann Fernandez, Nan and Jack
Logan, 29 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. There will be a
memorial service at the Larger Parish Church of Canaseraga on Friday September
10 at 11am. Interment will be at the Town Line Cemetery, Cameron Mills, New
York. - Corning Leader, September 8, 2010
PENSINGER Robert A.
Age 84, formerly of Epworth Circle, Elmira, died
, Sunday, September 5, 2010 at Bethany Manor. Robert was retired from the Elmira
Correctional Facility. He is survived by several cousins. At his request there
will be no services. Robert's cremains will be interred in Dillsburg PA at the
convenience of the family. Arrangements by McInerny Funeral Home.- Elmira Star
Gazette, September 6, 2010
PRINGLE Kirk
Corning, N.Y. — Kirk Pringle, 44, of East First St., Corning died Wednesday,
September 8, 2010 at Corning Hospital. He was born October 23, 1965 in Macon, GA
the son of Dennis and Linda (Miner) Pringle. Kirk married Dawn Seaburn
Pringle on May 7, 1988 in DuBois, PA. He was a graduate of DuBois PA High
School. Kirk was a self Employed Contractor. He previously worked for
Doane Builders of Elmira, NY for over 10 years. He loved his two sons and
spending time with them. He also enjoyed taking long walks with his dog,
Zoe. He is survived by his loving wife, Dawn Pringle of Corning; sons, Jacob and
Ryan Pringle of Corning; Mother, Linda Johns of Forsyth, GA; brothers, Ronald
(Donna) Pringle of Forsyth, GA and David (Susan) Pringle of DuBois, PA. The
family will receive friends on Saturday, September 11, 2010 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
at Acly-Stover Funeral Home, Corning. Funeral Services will follow calling
hours at 12:00 p.m. with Rev. Mark Houseknet Officiat-ing. Burial will be
held at the convenience of the family. - Corning Leader, September 10,
2010
ROBERTS Donald C. Jr.
Age 44, of Burdett, NY, died
on Saturday, September 4, 2010. He is survived by his wife Christine
Jensen-Roberts; son, Donald C. Roberts III; parents, Donald and Marie Roberts of
Watkins Glen and Binghamton; brother, MMC (SW) Frank O. Roberts (Jackie) of
Tenn.; sister, Katherine (Mike) Buffaline of Troy, NY; mother-in-law, Jo-Ann
Jensen of Binghamton; sister-in-law, Cathleen (Matthew) Carroll of Iowa;
brothers-in-law, Stephen (Helga) Jensen of Binghamton, Matthew (Leslie) Jensen
of Binghamton; nieces and nephews, Jesse, Dani, Dominick, Christina, Roberto,
Graciela, Makenna, Jordyn, Haley, Emmet, and Elliot. Don was predeceased by 2
sisters, Michelle Roberts and Dawn Jake. Don was the owner and operator of the
Glen Harbor Marina in Watkins Glen. He was also a board member of the
Odessa-Montour Central School District; member of the Seneca Power Boat Assoc;
and past president of the Horseheads Snowmobile Club. Don's love was expressed
in his passions, including his love of family, boating, Seneca Lake, his dogs
(Max and Isis) and the outdoors. The family will receive friends and relatives
at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Saturday
from 2-6pm. A funeral service will be held at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home on
Sunday at 2:00pm; burial will be at the Brackney Cemetery, Brackney, PA on
Monday at 10:00am.- Elmira Star Gazette, September 7, 2010
ROBINSON-HURLBUT Michelle L.
Longtime resident of Horseheads died
on Tuesday morning, September 7, 2010, in Syracuse, NY after a long and
courageous battle with cancer at the age of 34. Michelle was born January 1,
1976, the daughter of Ronald and Barbara Mix Robinson. Michelle graduated from
Horseheads High School in 1994 and worked as a Dental receptionist. She is
survived by her husband, Christopher Hurlbut of Watertown, NY; her children,
Zachary Fesetch, Brianna Bailey, C.J. Hurlbut and Aaron Hurlbut, mother, Barbara
Fairchild; father, Ronald Robinson; brother, Ron Robinson and several aunts,
uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. It was Michelle's wishes that her services
be held privately for her family. A celebration of Michelle's life will be held
on Saturday, October 2, 2010 at the Southport Correctional Training Activity
Center. In lieu of flowers see http://www.facebook.com/michellesfight in
Michelle's memory. Arrangements by Sullivan's Funeral Home, Horseheads, NY.-
Elmira Star Gazette, September 9, 2010
ROLLEY Sydney Rolley
75, of Williamsport died Thursday September 9, 2010 at home. He was born in
Phillipsburg, Pa. on July 20, 1935, the son of Ernest F. and Kathryn Hope Nichol
Rolley. Sydney is a member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Annunciation Church.
He is a Korean War Veteran of the U.S. Army. Sydney was a good brother and
uncle. He is survived by sisters, Doris Entz, Eileen Greenaway, Annabelle
Covert, Shirley Frelin and brother Dennis Rolley all of Williamsport. He is also
survived by many nieces and nephews. Sydney was preceded in death by brothers
Donald and Abner Rolley and sister Evelyn Reily. A Mass of Christian Burial will
be celebrated on Monday morning at 10 am in Annunciation Church 702 West Fourth
St. Williamsport. The Rev. Shane Kirby will officiate. There will be no
visitation and burial will be in Wildwood Cemetery The family will provide the
flowers and Crouse Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.- Williamsport Sun
Gazette, September 11, 2010
ROSBACH Susan M. Bedford
67, of Elkland Township, Forksville, Pa., died
on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2010, at Dar-Way Elder Care in Forksville, Pa. She was
born on Jan. 3, 1943, in New Albany, Pa., a daughter of the late Rex and Thelma
Hopkins Rosbach. On Nov. 28, 1964, Susan married Boyd Bedford in Forksville, Pa.
She enjoyed selling Avon, and found great pleasure time spent with her family
and friends. She enjoyed riding in her husband's truck as he traveled over the
road. She leaves surviving her husband of 45 years: Boyd Bedford, at home;
four sons: Kevin Bedford, of Forksville, Pa., Lorin (Kim) Bedford, of Towanda,
Pa., Stethan Bedford, of Danville, Pa., Aaron Bedford, of Forksville, Pa.; by
three brothers: Lou Rosbach, of Williamsport, Pa., Dean Rosbach, of Hillsgrove,
Pa., Leon Rosbach, of Forksville, Pa.; by her 10 grandchildren: Braden, Makayla,
Meggy, Whitney, McKenzie, Nicholas, Duncan, Aaron, Alaina and Amria; and by many
nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in
death by two brothers: Rex Rosbach, and Leonard Roshbach. Friends and family are
invited to call from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010 at the Russell P.
McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter Street Dushore, Pa., and at 10 a.m. on
Monday, Sept. 13, 2010 until the time of funeral service. Funeral services will
be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 13, 2010, at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral
Home with the Rev. David Hart, pastor officiating. Interment will follow in
Bethel Cemetery. - Towanda Daily Review, September 11, 2010
ROUSE Martha
Danville, Pa. — Martha Sutley, 61, of 865 French Hill Road, Middlebury
Center, died Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010 at Geisinger Medical Center. Survivors
include her husband, Howard; daughters Marianna Sutley, of Elkland; Lori Kizer,
of Elkland. Calling hours are 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214
Main St., Elkland. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. -
Corning Leader, September 6, 2010
SACK Abrianna Michelle (Abby)
Corning, N.Y. — Abrianna [Abby] Michelle Sack - Left us unexpectedly on
September 5, 2010 to dance with the angels in Heaven. Abby was born on March 16,
2000. She has been the sunshine in our lives and the butterflies in our hearts.
She attended Hammondsport and Prattsburgh Central Schools and loved to meet new
teachers and friends. She always had a hug for everyone. Abby was a Jr.
Auxiliary Legion and was looking forward to attending dance classes this fall,
hoping to become the next “Annie” on Broadway. Predeceased by Grandpa Leanord
French on 7/20/10, Abby will now be keeping Grandpa busy in heaven. She is
survived by parents Stacia and Terry Dalaba of Hammondsport, and parents
Salvatore and Gabriella Sack of Penfield. Brother Tyler Gaige Dalaba and sister
Kelsey (Sissy) Sack. Grandparents Deb and Lew Hall, Donna Brown French, Terry
Dalaba Sr; Salvatore Sack Sr., Richard and Carol Trippe, and Carmen and Veronica
Posella, as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins. There will be a private
family viewing at 2 pm on Wednesday September 8th at LaMarche Funeral Home.
Calling Hours will take place from 6-9 in the evening. A service in Abby’s
honor will be held Thursday September 9th at 11am, at St. Gabriel’s Church
followed by committal service at Pleasant Valley Cemetery. A luncheon will
follow at the Hammondsport American Legion. In lieu of flowers
contributions may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation, 1650 South Ave. #300,
Rochester, NY 14620-3926. - Corning Leader, September 7, 2010
SHAFFER Henry
Formerly of Elmira, residing in Tampa, FL died
unexpectedly Saturday, September 4, 2010 as the result of a train accident at
the age of 46. Born on August 30, 1964 in Elmira son of John Sr. & Helen Bush
Shaffer. In addition to his parents, Henry is survived by his daughters, Riley &
Kayla Renfro, Tampa, FL; siblings, Pat Shaffer, Avoca; John Shaffer Jr. Elmira;
Diane (Greg) Dunn, Elmira; William Shaffer, Tampa, FL; Philip, Gerald, Dawn ,
Matthew and Hope Shaffer all of Elmira; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and
nephews. Henry was an Electrician by trade. He was an avid supporter of
Tanglewood Nature Center and was instrumental in the development of hiking
trails. He enjoyed social events with his friends and cherished the relationship
he shared with his daughters. Family and friends will be received at Caywood's
Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport, on Saturday, September 11,
2010 between the hours of 1-4 p.m. A Memorial Service will follow the visitation
at 4:15 p.m. Memorial donations may be directed to Tanglewood Nature Center, 443
Coleman Ave. Elmira, NY 14903 in Henry's memory.- Elmira Star Gazette, September
10, 2010
SMITH Margaret Baier
known affectionately as "Gram" or "Great Goose," 97, peacefully died
at her home on September 6, 2010. Born January 30, 1913, in Renovo, Pa., the
daughter of the late Harry and Carrie Nickerson Smith, Margaret worked for Penn
Wire Rope Co. in Williamsport, Pa., for many years, retiring in 1978. She moved
to Boardman, in December, 1992. But, she remained an avid Penn State Nittany
Lions football fan. Margaret was an accomplished crocheter who loved bingo,
playing cards and reading. She was a member of the Mt. Olivet United Church of
Christ in North Lima. Margaret made her home in Boardman with her granddaughter,
Tammie Riley Jones and great-grandchildren, David, Katie and Steven Jones. Also
left to cherish her memory are her son, Thomas R. Baier of Jersey Shore, Pa.;
grandchildren, Natalie Riley Rodway, Thomas R. Baier Jr., Vicki Edkin, Robert J.
Baier and Charles Baier; and eight more great-grandchildren. Besides her
parents, Margaret was preceded in death by a daughter, Sylvia Marie Riley, a
sister and five brothers. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September
9, 2010, at 7 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home, 4221 Market St., Boardman, Ohio
where friends will be received beginning at 5:30 p.m. Interment will be held on
Friday, September 10, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Jersey Shore Cemetery Chapel, Jersey
Shore, Pa.- Williamsport Sun Gazette, September 8, 2010
THOMPSON Glenn Richard
Age 62 of Horseheads, NY died
unexpectedly but peacefully at his home with his loving family at his side on
Sunday, September 5, 2010. Glenn was born September 30, 1947 in Little Falls, NY
the son of Vernon Lyle and Alice Jean Smith Thompson. He was raised in St.
Johnsville, NY where he graduated from high school in 1965 and he received his
Associate's Degree from Fulton-Montgomery Community College in 1967. Glenn
served his country with The U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. America from 1967-1971
during The Vietnam War. He married his wife Diane B. Smith Thompson on October
25, 1980 and they would have celebrated their 30th Wedding Anniversary on
October 25, 2010. Glenn retired as the Chief of Safety and Security at the
Elmira Psychiatric Center in September 2002 allowing him to enjoy 8 years of
retirement with his family after 37 years of dedicated service to The New York
State Department of Mental Health. He was pre-deceased by his father Vernon Lyle
Thompson and by his daughter Jennifer Thompson. Glenn loved car racing
especially NASCAR and fishing and loved going to Watkins Glen for the races. He
was as loving and devoted as a husband, father and grandfather could be, and
will be missed tremendously by those that loved him, and those that he loved.
Glenn is survived by his loving and devoted wife Diane B. Smith Thompson;
mother: Alice Jean Thompson of Horseheads, NY; children: Justin Thompson of
Liverpool, NY, Jonathan Thompson of Horseheads, NY, Jeremy and Erin Thompson and
Nicole Thompson and her fiancé Brent Hungate all of Rochester, NY; grandchildren
Sophia Thompson and Molly Thompson; mother-in-law: Lillian Smith of Utica, NY;
several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of
caring friends. Glenn's Family would like to thank all of those that have
expressed their sympathy and condolences during this difficult time and give a
Special Thank You to our neighbor Terry Fox, Town & Country Fire Department, and
Erway Ambulance for their valiant efforts and compassion. Relatives and friends
are invited to attend a Memorial Service for Glenn on Friday September 10, 2010
at 11 AM at the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY. In lieu
of flowers the family requests that Glenn be remembered through memorials to a
charity of one's choice.- Elmira Star Gazette, September 8, 2010
ULICNY Helen M. (Ulicny) Andrie
84, of Coral, died Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010, at Valley View Nursing Center in
Montoursville. She was born Jan. 8, 1926, in Indiana, a daughter of Imrich and
Anna (Polinsky) Ulicny. Helen was a member of the Homer City Church of the
Nazarene. She was a lifelong resident of Coral and a loving and devoted wife,
mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Surviving are two daughters, Marcella
Bostinto and husband Dominick, of Clearwater, Fla., and Luanne Bender and
husband Nick, of Williamsport; a son, Richard Andrie and wife Cindy; a sister,
Marcella Lawer, of Indiana; and a brother, James Ulicny and wife Patricia, of
Coral; seven grandchildren, Nina and husband Brett, Matthew and wife Rabije,
Jaclyn, Megan, Joseph, Michael and Julie; and three great-grandchildren,
Jackson, Parker and Sevi. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband,
Joseph "Mundy" Andrie; a sister, Matilda Revay; and a brother, William Ulicny.-
Williamsport Sun Gazette, September 9, 2010
ULMER Carl E. Ulmer
82, formerly of Heritage Lane, Anthony Township, Lycoming County, died
Thursday, September 2, 2010, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law in Zion
Grove, Columbia County. Carl and his wife, the former Shirley D. Stroup, would
have observed their 57th wedding anniversary on November 7, 2010. Carl was
a member of the Anthony Baptist Church and the High Rock Hunting Club in Trout
Run. Carl, along with his brother Leon, operated the former Garden View
Dairy in Old Lycoming Township. Carl was a man that was certain of the "blessed
hope" in his Savior. Because of that, he was a helpful man of his word in all
his relationships toward family, neighbors and customers. Born June 11,
1928 in Anthony Twp., Lycoming Co., he was the son of Watson and Mary Alice Getz
Ulmer. Surviving in addition to his wife of Zion Grove are a son, Daniel C.
(Susan) of Jersey Shore; daughter, Julie A. (Kelly) Knowlden of Zion Grove;
brother, Leon of Linden; a twin sister, Clara Hauser of Towanda; grandchildren,
Keith (Katlyn) Knowlden, Carrie (Thomas) Wiley, Curtis and Kathryn Knowlden,
Erin (Kurt) Roberts, Michelle Madigan, Rebecca and Nathan Ulmer, John-Marc and
Jesse Terre-Blanche and a great grandson, Edmund Knowlden. Carl was
predeceased by a daughter, Joy Madigan; brothers, Paul and Glen and a sister,
Kathryn Ulmer. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at
Knight-Confer's, 1914 Memorial Ave., with Pastor Donn Hauser officiating. There
will be a visitation from 1:30 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will
be in State Road Cemetery.- Williamsport Sun Gazette, September 5, 2010
WAIDELICK Audrey G. Adams
84, of Country Living Mobil Home Park, Wellsboro, died
Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. She was the
wife of the late Elmer Adams. Audrey was born Aug. 26, 1926, in Newark, N J.,
the daughter of the late Frederick and Gladys Arnold Waidelick. She had
owned and operated Audrey's Dress Shop in Manasquan, N.J. and was a member of
Gmeiner Art Club where she was president for two years. Surviving are two
nieces, Debbie Ball of Bricktown, N.J. and Diane Beckerman of Arlington, Va. She
was predeceased by a son, Paul Adams. A memorial service honoring her life
will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a
"Life Celebration Home," 139 Main St., Wellsboro. - Wellsboro Gazette, September
8, 2010
WELCH Joseph P. Welch
83, of Powhatan, formerly of Sayre, Pa., died Sept. 6, 2010. He was the son
of the late Harry and Ida Welch. He is survived by his wife, Jackie Welch; two
daughters, Ellen Ackley (Thomas) of Arizona, Sandra Taylor (Scott) of Powhatan;
one grandson, Breh Ackley of Arizona; several nieces and nephews. He was
preceded in death by one brother, Richard Welch. Funeral services will be
private. - Sayre Morning Times, September 8, 2010
WHEELAND Beryl M. Schaefer
71, of 617 Albert Place, died, Thursday, September 9, 2010 at The Gatehouse
Hospice with her family at her bedside following an extended illness. Beryl and
her husband, James E. Schaefer, would have observed their 50th wedding
anniversary on October 15, 2010. Beryl was a member of the Consolidated
Sportsman's of Lycoming County, enjoyed reading, camping, crocheting and
knitting. She retired in 2001 as a switchboard operator for Susquehanna Health.
Born February 26, 1939, in Warrensville, she was the daughter Harold M. and
Bernice I. Bower Wheeland. Surviving in addition to her husband are a son, Scott
E. Schaeffer of Williamsport; daughters, Nancy L. (Tom) Ross and Deborah A.
(David) Winner both of Williamsport and Carol M. (Dan) Draves of Lawrenceville,
Ga. and eight grandchildren. Beryl was predeceased by sisters, E. Arlene Robbins
and Norma L. Roedts. Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Green
Lawn Memorial Park with Chaplain David K. Fishel officiating. No visitation. The
family will provide the flowers and suggests contributions may be made in
Beryl's name to The Gatehouse, 1100 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport, PA 17701.-
Williamsport Sun Gazette, September 11, 2010
WILCOX Lillian W. Horton
96, of Nichols died
peacefully on Friday morning, September 10, 2010. Lillian was born on August
31, 1914 in Willawanna, Pa., a daughter of the late William and Lilly E. (Gray)
Wilcox. Lillian was a member of the Nichols United Methodist Church and at one
time, was employed by the Tioga Central School District in the cafeteria. Many
will remember Lillian for she opened her home and heart to care for many area
children. She enjoyed handcrafting plastic canvas, crocheting and spending time
with her dogs Peanut and Toodles. Lillian is survived by her daughter-in-law,
Cora Arnold of Nichols; her grandson and his wife, who lovingly cared for
Lillian, Ray J. and Laurie Arnold of Endicott; granddaughter Laura Turner of New
Jersey; great-grandchildren, Aaron, Ashley, Adam, Andrew, Amy Jo, Kristopher,
Megan, Mikayla, and Derrick. Several nieces, nephews and their families also
survive. Lillian was predeceased by her husband’s Ray James Arnold, Norman L.
Horton; son Sheridan “Ray” Arnold; daughter Joyce Gevert; and siblings, William,
Robert, Eugene, Marie, Elmer, Gertrude, Pearl, Jennie, Mae, Fred, Blanche and
Alice. Funeral services and a celebration of Lillian’s life will be held on
Wednesday, September 15 at 4 p.m. at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St.,
Nichols with her pastor, Dan Martin, officiating. A period of visitation and
time of sharing memories will be held on Wednesday, from 1 p.m. until the time
of the service. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family in
the Nichols Cemetery. Friends who wish may kindly consider a memorial
contribution to Tracy’s Hope www.tracyhope.org; Stray Haven, 194 Shepard Rd.,
Waverly, NY 14892; Tioga Opportunities www.tiogaopp.org in loving memory of
Lillian W. Horton. - Sayre Morning Times, September 11, 2010
WILSON Mary W
Hammondsport, N.Y. —Mary W. Kohl 87, of 16 Thorpe Ave died
Thursday September 9, 2010 at the Taylor Health Center. She was born November
12, 1922 in Roundup, MT the daughter of Leo and Helen Ayres Wilson. Her husband
Carl O. Kohl Sr. died
September 10, 1990. Mary was a wonderful homemaker, member of the Hammondsport
Methodist Church, 30 year volunteer at the Curtiss Museum, volunteered at the
Chamber of Commerce Information Booth, member of a book club, and founded the
Widows Lunch Group that met every Wednesday at the Park Inn for lunch. Surviving
are her daughter Becky (Doug) Morehouse of Bradford, son Carl O. Kohl Jr. of N.
Chili, sisters Nancy Smith and Barb (Bill) Matthews both of Bath and several
nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday from noon until 2pm at the LaMarche
Funeral Home in Hammondsport where a private family burial will take place in
Pleasant Valley Cemetery Rev. Paul J. Rowley will officiate. In lieu of
flowers, memorials may be made to the Curtiss Museum, 8419 State Route 54,
Hammondsport, NY 14840. - Corning Leader, September 11, 2010
? Phoebe Ann SHOEMAKER
resident of Litchfield, Pa. from 1949 to 2008, died Sept. 8, 2010. From 2008, she resided at Sommerset Retirement Community of Sterling, Va. near her granddaughter, Dawn Detrick and family. She was born Jan. 28, 1919 in Leroy, Pa. Phoebe graduated from the Robert Packer Hospital School of Nursing, Sayre, Pa. in 1940. She married Paul Richard Shoemaker of Waverly, N.Y. on April 12, 1941. Paul died in 1981. Phoebe leaves her three daughters: Patricia Bullock (John) of Auburn, NY, Pamela Crowe (Allan) of Newark, Del., and Phoebe Blauvelt (Bruce) of Littleton, N.C.; her son, Paul Ronald Shoemaker (Marsha) of Litchfield, Pa., died in 1999. She leaves her sister, Doris Corson, of Rochester, N.Y., six grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. Nurse Phoebe worked in the Robert Packer Hospital pediatrics ward from 1958 to 1981. Caring for sick children gave her great joy, as did her family and friends and spending time with them. She loved stitching patchwork quilts and enjoyed backyard birding and flowering plants of all kinds. Phoebe volunteered at the hospital and crocheted and knitted baby hats and blankets for the hospital. She made peanut brittle for her retirement home and kept the candy dish filled. A memorial service for Phoebe will be held Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010, 3:30 p.m. at Sommerset Retirement Community in Sterling, Va. Her family wishes that any donations be sent to the Waverly Presbyterian Church, 459 Park Avenue, Waverly, NY 14892-1448 or the Bradford County CYS Advisory Board, 220 Main Street, Towanda, PA, 18848 . All donations to the Board provide extras—like summer camp, school needs, or dance and music lessons—for children in Bradford County foster care. From age 4 to 18, Phoebe was raised in Bradford County foster homes. - Sayre Morning Times, September 11, 2010