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ARTHUR Rev. Kenneth R. Arthur
73, Mechanicsburg, died
Tuesday Oct. 5, 2010. He was born Dec. 23, 1936, in Altoona and was the son of
the late Kenneth William and Margaret Jessie Arthur. Surviving are his wife of
51 years, Peggy Arthur; children, Dr. Kenneth R. Arthur, Lancaster, Kimberly
(Richard) Arthur-Tressler, Mechanicsburg and Kristin (Joseph) Lombardi, Camp
Hill; six grandchildren; one great granddaughter; a brother, Ronald (Karen)
Arthur Hiton, N.Y.; a sister, Judith (William) Rossman, Duncansville. Ken was an
avid traveler and in particular loved cruising with his wife. He was a loving
husband, father and grandfather who will be deeply missed. A visitation will be
held from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Myer's Funeral Home, Mechanicsburg and from 9
to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Grace United Methodist Church, Lemoyne, with funeral
services being held immediately after. Burial will be in Alto Reste Park,
Altoona, Pa. at 1 p.m. October 14. Memorial contributions may be made to the
United Methodist Home for Children, Inc., 5120 Simpson Ferry Road,
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050. - Williamsport Sun Gazette, October 10, 2010
BENNETT Everett B. Bennett
Age 98, died Saturday, October 9, 2010 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center - SNF.
Everett was born January 23, 1912, in Elmira, the son of Joseph and Alice Louise
Reynolds Bennett. He was predeceased by his wife Signe Lindberg Bennett, son
Bruce, second wife Phyllis Crandall Bennett, grandsons David and Steven Bennett,
and brother and sister-in-law Reynolds and Catherine Bennett. He is survived by
grandson William Bennett, 7 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews,
cousins, and good friends Kate and Peter Buckley and their children, and Bob
Walsh. At the age of 16, Everett attended the Wharton School at the University
of Pennsylvania. He graduated in 1932 with a bachelor's degree in Economics. Ebb
had a 30 year career as an accountant with Harbison-Walker Refractories in Cape
May, NJ. Ebb lived a rich and full life, surrounded by family, friends, and
neighbors. He enjoyed many happy days raising his family in Cape May, NJ,
returning to his hometown of Elmira and residing on West Clinton Street during
his later years, and vacationing in Florida. Ebb was grateful for the wonderful
care that he received at Woodbrook and the Arnot Ogden Skilled Nursing Unit.
Ebb's wit and humor will be missed by all who knew and loved him. There will be
a burial service in Cape May, NJ at a future date. Arrangements by McInerny
Funeral Home. - Elmira Star Gazette, October 14, 2010
BERNS Lawrence Elliot Berns
age 57, of Tequesta, Fla., died on Oct. 11, 2010, due to complications from
lung cancer and pulmonary fibrosis. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, April 7, 1953,
Larry, as he was known by most, was lovingly raised by Robert and Jean Berns in
Westfield, New Jersey. While attending Westfield Senior High School, Larry
discovered a lifelong passion for music. Along his journey, he owned several
small businesses and became a master carpenter. Larry is survived by his father,
Robert; his brother, David; sister, Milly; his sons, David, Lucas and Erik; and
his soon-to-be-born grandson, Beau. Friends will be invited to meet with the
family from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 15, at Taylor Modeen Funeral Home, 250
Center St., Jupiter, with a memorial service to follow at 8 p.m. in the chapel.
The family suggests memorials in his name to the American Cancer Society
American Cancer Society American Cancer Society . - Towanda Daily Review,
October 13, 2010
BETTINGER Roberta "Nellie" Sweet
age 71, of Campbell, died
on Wednesday, October 6, 2010, at Corning Hospital. Roberta was born on
February 2, 1939 in Erie, PA, the daughter of Robert and Nellie (Russell)
Bettinger. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, Roberta's life was devoted to
helping other people. She helped brain injury patients, homeless veterans, and
she was also a drug and alcohol abuse counselor. It could also be noted that she
was a lifelong Yankees Fan. She is survived by her husband, Raymond Sweet of
Campbell; one son, Mark (Christine) Sweet of Corning; two daughters, Trecelle
Sweet of Corning, Debra (Michael) Kerwan of Painted Post; six sisters: Maryann
Golden, Thelma Richardson, Donna Bossick, Betty Margeson, Dorothy Bettinger,
Cathy Bettinger; two brothers: Robert Bettinger, Raymond Bettinger; six
grandchildren: Mathew Sweet, Luke Sweet, Alison Sweet, Daniel Herman, Patrick
Kerwan and McKenna Kerwan. Family and Friends are invited to call on Saturday,
October, 9 2010, at Carpenter's Funeral Home, LLC, 14 East Pulteney Street in
Corning from 6:00-7:00 p.m. with funeral services immediately following at 7:00
p.m. and Rev. Sharon Hairston officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial
donations may be made to Guthrie Cancer Center Fund, Corning Hospital, 176
Denison Parkway East, Corning, NY, 14830. - Elmira Star Gazette, October 8, 2010
BOWER Donna L. Peterman
64, of 103 Fairman Road, Muncy Valley, died Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, at her
residence. Born May 19, 1946, in Muncy Valley, she was a daughter of the late
Ralph D. and Evelyn (Haines) Bower. A graduate of Hughesville High School, Donna
worked as an assembler at Springs Window Fashions, Montgomery. Surviving are a
son, Kenneth L. Peterman of Muncy Valley; a daughter, Tresa L. Peterman of Muncy
Valley; two brothers, Gary Bower of Jacksonville, N.C. and Ron Bower of
Unityville; two sisters, Gail Harris of Montgomery and Judy Temple of
Montoursville; and one granddaughter, Lorna K. Peterman of Florida. A memorial
service will be held at the convenience of the family. The family is being
assisted by Grenoble's, 121 S. Main St., Muncy. - Williamsport Sun Gazette,
October 12, 2010
BROWN Jean B. Abercrombie
Age 92 of Onondaga St. in Corning died
Thurs. Oct. 7, 2010 at the MM Ewing Continuing Care Center in Canandaigua.
"Jeanie Brown" was born Aug. 29, 1918 in Airdire, Scotland. She was predeceased
by her husband Alex Abercrombie in 2001. Her surviving family includes her
daughter and sons, Nancy (Marty) Reasoner of Honeoye Falls, NY, John Abercrombie
of Corning, NY, and Alex Abercrombie of Walpole, MA; Grandsons, Marty (Katie)
Reasoner Jr. of Centerville, MA, David Reasoner of Ridgewood, NJ, Adam Reasoner
of NYC, NY; and Great granddaughter Allie Reasoner. Jean was a lifetime resident
of Corning and Crystal Beach on Keuka Lake. She retired from Corning Glass where
she worked in professional recruiting for many years. Jean was a lifetime member
of the First Presbyterian Church in Corning. Jeannie Brown or Gran, as she was
affectionately called by her family and friends, always kept her Scottish
heritage close to her heart. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and
friend. She will be dearly missed. Family and friends are invited to attend her
memorial service on Sunday Oct. 24, 2010 at 2:00 pm at the First Presbyterian
Church in Corning, One West First St., Corning , NY 14830. A reception will
immediately follow in the adjoining fellowship hall at the conclusion of the
service. Those wishing may remember Jean with memorials in her name to the
Corning Salvation Army Citadel, 32 Denison Pkwy E, Corning, NY 14830-2661. -
Elmira Star Gazette, October 14, 2010
BROWN Myrtle "Jean" Antes
Age 81, formerly of Pine City, died
on Friday, October 8, 2010 at Bethany Manor. She was born on October 29, 1928
in Cheektowaga, NY to the late Franklin and Mabel (McNett) Brown Sr.. Jean was
predeceased by her husband, Kenneth Antes Sr. and brothers, Donald and Gerald
Brown. She is survived by her sons, Kenneth (Michaelene) Antes Jr. of Cayuta, NY
and Michael (Linda) Antes of Murfreesboro, TN; daughters, Nancy (Maurice)
Perrigo of Nashville, TN, Linda (Greg) Winkler of Horseheads and Lisa (Carl)
Harper of Elmira Heights; brother, Franklin (Betty) Brown Jr. of FL; along with
several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. It was Jean's
wish that her services be held privately and at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. - Elmira
Star Gazette, October 9, 2010
BULLARD Mrs. Miriam L. Fullmer
85, of DuBoistown, died
on Oct. 12, 2010, at the Williamsport Home surrounded by family and the loving
staff at the Home. She was the daughter of Berenice Bullard. She was the wife of
Paul R. Fullmer, with whom she celebrated 64 years of marriage on June 6. Miriam
was a 1943 graduate of South Williamsport High School. During World War II, she
was employed by The Carroll House and enjoyed her work in the South Williamsport
High School cafeteria for 19 years. Through these years she also worked in the
cafeteria at Little League during the World Series each summer. Her greatest
loves were her home on Candy Cane Lane, her husband, her family and her dog,
Sadie. Nothing brought her more joy than when her family was gathered together,
filling her house with laughter and her life with memories. In addition to her
husband, she is survived by two daughters, Linda Fullmer and Cathy (Dennis)
Engelman; four grandchildren, Matthew (Kelly) Engelman, Mandy (Aaron) Barasch,
Sean Engelman and Kyle Engelman; and two great-grandchildren, Kirsey and Kennon
Engelman. She was preceded in death by a sister, Eleanor Nelson and a daughter,
Carol. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 15, 2010, at St.
John's-Newberry United Methodist Church with Pastor Kraig Faust and Doctor John
Piper officiating. The family will receive visitors between 10 and 11 a.m. at
the church prior to the service. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in
Miriam's name may be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation or Best Buddies
International. Arrangements entrusted to Sanders Mortuary, 821 Diamond St.,
Williamsport. - Williamsport Sun Gazette, October 14, 2010
CAMMARATA Christopher D. Cammarata
Age 36, of Sayre St. in Horseheads, died
unexpectedly on Sat. Oct 2, 2010. Chris was recently predeceased by his mother,
Francine Cammarata earlier this year. He is survived by his second mother, Mary
Ann Lublin of St. Petersburg, FL; aunts, Peggy, Lee, and Lisa Cammarata; several
close friends including Kitty Sargent with whom he resided, Barbra Peters and
those on Facebook and numerous cousins. Chris was a former employee at Bob Evans
in Florida, Vincenzo's Ristorante and had attended Gibbs Performing Arts School.
Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 S. Main
St., Horseheads on Fri. Oct. 8, 2010 from 12:00 noon-1:00 p.m. where his service
will follow at 1:00 p.m. Burial service at a later date at the convenience of
his family. - Elmira Star Gazette, October 7, 2010
CAMPANA Mary Fedele
95, died Oct. 12, 2010, at the Bucktail Medical Center, South Renovo. She
was a resident at Bucktail Medical Center since March 2009 due to failing
health. Her life there was marked by the loving relationships she formed with
anyone she came in contact with: staff, nurses and doctors alike. She was born
Feb. 26, 1915, in Pittsfield, Mass. The family later relocated to Bellefonte,
Pa., where the family established a farm at Valley View. She loved relating all
of her experiences at her farm with everyone she knew. She was the daughter of
the late Frank and Cora Campana. On Nov. 11, 1933, she married John Fedele, who
died Dec. 14, 1986. She was a teacher for Head Start when it was implemented in
the early 1960s. She also volunteered at St. Joseph's school cafeteria for many
years. She enjoyed going to bingo, visiting the casinos, cooking, baking,
gardening, reading, crocheting, but her favorite activity was spending time with
her loved ones. Mary attended a one-room schoolhouse from first until eighth
grade. She is survived by 13 children, Salvatore of Northeast, Pa., Cora
(Gilbert) King of Blasdell, N.Y., Angeline of Renovo, Frances (Howard) Brennan
of Northeast, Pa., Louise (Alan) Cool of Hyner, John (Sandra) of New Haven,
Ind., Michael (Barbara) of Renovo, Margaret (Frank) Sutliff of Renovo, Frank of
Plattsburgh, N.Y., Teresa of South Williamsport, Mary (Steven) Stone of Renovo,
Ann of Renovo and Catherine (Gary) Himmel of Renovo; 41 grandchildren; and
numerous great and great-great grandchildren. She was predeceased by one
brother, two sisters and one granddaughter, Katie Himmel. Mass of Christian
burial will be held Friday, Oct. 15, 2010, at noon in St. Joseph's Roman
Catholic Church, 925 Huron Ave., Renovo, Pa., with Rev. Charles Ugo officiating.
Interment will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Hyner, Pa. Visitation is 10 a.m.
until time of Mass. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Joseph's fuel
fund, c/o St. Joseph's R.C. Church, or to Bucktail Medical Center, 1001 Pine
St., South Renovo, PA 17764. Arrangements are entrusted to Dean K. Wetzler Jr.
Funeral Home, 320 Main St., Mill Hall, PA. - Williamsport Sun Gazette, October
14, 2010
CONROY James V. Conroy
age 74, of Blossburg, PA died Wed. October 6, 2010 at his home. James was
born on December 2, 1935 in Philadelphia, PA, a son of Thomas and Margaret
(Maguire) Conroy. James was an auto mechanic and served in the US Army. He
was a member of the V.F.W. and the American Legion. James is survived by two
brothers, Edward Conroy of Philadelphia Co., PA, Charles Conroy of North Wales,
PA; two sisters, Catherine Wagner of Skippack, PA, and Mary Conroy of Chestnut
Hill, PA. He was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers and sisters.
In keeping with his wishes there will be no services. Arrangements have been
entrusted to the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments,
PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral home obituary.
DAVIES Edward Leigh
Pensacola, Fla. — Edward Leigh Davies, 97, of Pensacola, FL died
Wednesday October 6, 2010. Mr. Davies was born in Farmersville, NY on March 1,
1913. He is preceded in death by his wife of 74 years, Janet Loveny Davies;
parents, John and Martha Jane (Jennie) Davies; brothers, Lloyd and Ellsworth and
sister, Ruby Morris. Survivors include his daughter, Dianne Levi (Gordon); 3
grandchildren, Andrew Levi (Leticia), Cynthia Cooper (Garrett), Pamela Levi; 4
great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He graduated from Wyoming
High School, Wyoming, NY; Rochester Business Institute; numerous American
Institute of Banking schools and Cornell University Bankers School of
Agriculture. His banking career spanned 47 years at Wyoming, NY, Franklinville,
NY, Middleville, NY and Addison, NY. In 1943 he was elected President of the
Middleville National Bank, where at age 29 he was the youngest bank president in
New York State. In 1948 he became President of the Addison National Bank which
later became the Community National Bank. Under his leadership the bank grew
from one facility to four branches. Mr. Davies was active in banking circles,
serving on committees and officer positions at the local, regional and state
levels. He was a state director and national director of the Independent Bankers
Association. Over the years Mr. Davies has been active in many civic
organizations including the Board of Directors for Corning Hospital, Three
Rivers Development Found-ation, Executive Council of the Steuben Area Boy
Scouts, charter member and past president of the Indian Hills Golf Club; charter
member and director of the Addison Pinnacle, charter member and former President
of the Addison Kiwanis Club; member of the Addison Masonic Lodge and the Corning
Consistory; Elder and treasurer of the Addison Presbyterian Church; former
member of the Scenic Hills Country Club and past President of the Scenic Hills
Homeowners Association; former volunteer at T. T. Wentworth Museum; volunteer
and member with Senior Friends/H2U and member of Trinity Presbyterian Church. In
1978 Janet and Ed retired to Pensacola, FL to continue their enjoyment of
playing golf, bridge and traveling. Memorial Services for Janet and Edward will
be held 10:00am Saturday, October 16, 2010 at Trinity Presbyterian Church with
Dr. Hugh Hamilton and Rev. Frank Beall officiating. Additional Memorial Services
will be held in Addison, NY at a later date. The family wishes to thank the
staff of Carpenter's Creek and Covenant Hospice for their loving care of Edward.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Covenant Hospice, 5041
N. 12th Ave., Pensacola, FL 32504 or to Trinity Presbyterian Church, 3400 Bayou
Blvd. Pensacola, FL 32503. HARPER-MORRIS MEMORIAL CHAPEL is in charge of
arrangements. - Corning Leader, October 9, 2010
DERRICK Laylah Grace Derrick, infant daughter of Rodney Derrick and
Danielle Colvin of Williamsport, was born October 2, 2010 and died
on October 7, 2010. Surviving in addition to her parents are a sister Makayla
Ellen Derrick and a brother Christain James Derrick both at home. - Williamsport
Sun Gazette, October 9, 2010
DeVILLARS Ralph R. DeVillars
77, a resident of Heilman Circle, Montgomery, died
unexpectedly on Monday, Oct. 11, 2010. Born in Meadville, Crawford County, Pa.,
on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 1933, he was the son of the late Edgar and Della (Hineman)
DeVillars. Ralph was the husband of Joan C. (Depledge) DeVillars with whom he
celebrated a 33rd wedding anniversary on May 12, 2010. He was a graduate of
Cochranton Junior Senior High School. Ralph was employed as a salesman for the
Pioneer Seed Company and Cen-Pe-Co Company. He had previously been self-employed
as a dairy farmer in Crawford County. Ralph enjoyed collecting milk bottles and
attending auctions and flea markets. He and Joan enjoyed traveling throughout
the United States. Ralph was one of the first members of 4-H in Crawford County
and annually presented an award to the outstanding first year 4-H boy and girl
of Crawford County. He was a member and past president of the Lycoming County
Holstein Club and a member of the Pennsylvania Holstein Association. He was a
member of the Station House Old Cronies Corner Club. In addition to his wife, he
is survived by five daughters and three sons, Darlene (David) Burkett, East
Norriton, Pa.; Deborah (Ralph) Shay, San Antonio, Texas; Donna Muszynski,
Conshohocken, Pa.; Deanna DeVillars, Cochranton, Pa.; Robert (Linda) Anderson,
Orlando, Fla.; Douglas (Ann) Anderson, Oviedo, Fla.; Daniel (Katie) Anderson,
Troy, Mich.; Diane (John) Kliem, Fairfax Station, Va. Ralph is also survived by
16 grandchildren and 2 great-granddaughters. He was preceded in death by one
brother, Russell DeVillars. Funeral services will be conducted from the Galen R.
Betzer Funeral Service, 108 N. Main St., Muncy at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 15,
2010, with Rev. Max L. Walters Jr. officiating. Interment will be in the St.
John Lutheran "Brick" Cemetery, Clinton Twp., Lycoming County. Friends may call
on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family
suggests memorial contributions be made to the Crawford County 4-H Dairy
Leaders, C/O Christine Waddell, 32821 Guys Mills Road, Townville, PA 16360. -
Williamsport Sun Gazette, October 12, 2010
EDWARDS John P. Edwards
Age 58. John was born June 29, 1952, a son of the late Arland L. and
Florence (Crusoe) Edwards. He is survived by his son Arland J. Edwards of
Elmira; former wife, and devoted friend, April LaFontaine of Elmira; sisters and
brother-in-law, Arlene L. Edwards of Elmira, Patricia A. and Roger Hamlin of
East Lansing, MI; brother and sister-in-law, Robert B. and Karen Edwards of
Elmira; brother, William L. Edwards, with Peter Anastos, of Boise, ID; nieces,
Ashley Edwards of Rochester, Danielle Edwards of Elmira, Amanda Hamlin of
Chicago; and nephew Eric Hamlin of Pittsburgh, PA. John was employed by the
Elmira Psychiatric Center for over 20 years. He enjoyed fishing, music and
college basketball, with Syracuse University being his favorite team. John had a
great sense of humor and was a very unassuming man. He was a devoted father,
son, brother, uncle, and friend, and will be missed by all those whose lives he
touched. Friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of W. Water and
Walnut Sts., on Friday, October 8, 2010 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. A funeral
service will be held at the conclusion of calling hours. The family will provide
flowers. Those wishing may remember John with a gift to help fund Arland's
educational plans, c/o April LaFontaine, 421 Stacia Drive, Elmira, NY 14904. -
Elmira Star Gazette, October 7, 2010
EDWARDS Patricia Ann Hamlin
Born December 24, 1945; Patricia Edwards Hamlin died
October 10, 2010 at the age of 64. She was a 1963 graduate of Elmira Free
Academy, Elmira, NY and of Syracuse University in 1967. She met the love of her
life, Roger in 1968 and married him in 1969. She worked as a teacher with the
Peace Corps in Chile from 1969-1970. Patricia resided in Syracuse, NY, Albany,
NY, and Columbus, GA before moving to East Lansing, MI in 1974. She was an
artist and worked with the Red Cedar School Parent Council for many years.
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Arland and Florence Edwards, and
her brother John Edwards. She is survived by her husband Roger; the two
beautiful children she raised, Amanda and Eric Hamlin; her brothers, Robert
(Karen) Edwards, and William Edwards; sister, Arlene Edwards; and four nieces
and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 17, 2010 at 4:00
PM at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 1730 E. Grand River Ave, East Lansing.
The family will receive friends Sunday from 2:30 PM until the time of service at
the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Lung Cancer
Partnership, 222 N. Midvale Blvd., Suite 6, Madison, WI 53705 in memory of
Patricia. - Elmira Star Gazette, October 13, 2010
FILLER Bob Filler
78, died
Sept. 30, 2010 at home in Titusville, Fla. He is survived by his wife of 49
years, Mary Jane Meyers, formerly of Muncy, Pa. Mary Jane was a graduate of the
Williamsport School of Nursing in the class of 1957. Bob was a fighter pilot in
the U.S. Air Force for 13 years. He retired after 25 years as a captain for
Eastern Airlines. Bob and Mary Jane have three sons; Douglas, David and Dennis.
Dennis and wife, Kathy, have three children, Bobby, ChristiAna Hope and Nanci
Jane. A Celebration of Life will be held at Park Avenue Baptist Church,
Titusville, Fla., on Oct. 16, 2010 at 2 p.m. Contributions in his memory may be
made to Hospice of St. Francis, 1250B Grumman Place, Titusville, FL 32780 or
www.hospiceofstfrancis. com - Williamsport Sun Gazette, October 10, 2010
FOWLER Robert A. Fowler
50, of Williamsport, died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010, at Geisinger Medical
Center, Danville. He was born June 23, 1960, in Duluth, Minn., a son of the late
Franklin J. Sr. and Shirley Ann White Fowler. Robert was a member of the New
Life Church, Pennsdale. He loved traveling, all aspects of music, including
playing and singing. Robert also had a great sense of humor and enjoyed life to
its fullest. Surviving are two brothers, James L. Fowler of Vienna, Ohio and
Franklin J. "Bill" Fowler Jr. of Warren, Ohio; two aunts, Shirley A. Fowler
Davis of Muncy and Jean E. Fowler Troxel of Hughesville; a niece and nephew; and
several cousins. Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home,
Hughesville. - Williamsport Sun Gazette, October 8, 2010
GABLE Julia G. Turpin
77, formerly from Frazer, Pa., recently of Waterville, Pa., died on Oct. 6,
2010, at a family home in Phoenixville. Julia was born at home in Phoenixville
October 8, 1933. She attended Tredyffrin Easttown High School followed by Peirce
Business College. She worked as a secretary for several local businesses,
including Turpin's Garage in West Chester, Pa. She was a member of Great Valley
Presbyterian Church, Grove United Methodist Church and Trinity Methodist Church.
She served on the board for the migrant ministry of Chester County. She was an
avid reader and a great supporter of the West Chester Town Library and the
Jersey Shore Public Library. One of her greatest joys was spending time with her
family. She is survived by her husband, Walter H. Turpin Jr.; children, Walter
Keith Turpin and Julie T. Skymba; grandchildren, Walter Benjamin Turpin,
Alexandra Lynne Turpin, and Kevin James Skymba; great-grandchild, Kiley Ann
Turpin; brother, Noble L.Gable Jr.; and sister, Emily G. Trego. Relatives and
family are invited to a celebration of life service Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010, at
Mauger Givnish Funeral Home, 24 Monument Ave., Malvern, Pa., with a visitation
at 3 to 5 p.m. and service to begin at 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family
requests donations be sent to Jersey Shore Public Library, 110 Oliver St.,
Jersey Shore, PA 17740-1737. - Williamsport Sun Gazette, October 14, 2010
GARNETT Lois Virginia Dann
Beaver Dams, N.Y. — Lois Virginia Dann, age 88, of Beaver Dams, died
on Thursday, October 7, 2010 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was
born on October 29, 1921 in Corning, the daughter of James and Ethel (Betts)
Garnett. She married Raymond G. Dann, Sr. on March 15, 1941 in Corning.
He predeceased her in 1990. Lois retired from Corning, Inc. in 1981 following 30
years of service. She was an avid Yankees fan, and enjoyed watching her
soaps. She liked to gamble, play bingo, and go to the fair.
Lois and her husband enjoyed traveling and they visited 48 states. She
loved spending time with her family and playing cards. Lois is survived by
her daughter and son-in-law, Lois and James Joyner of Beaver Dams; son and
daughter-in-law, Robert and Connie Dann of Horseheads, twelve grandchildren;
thirty great-grandchildren, 6 great, great-grandchildren; and several nieces and
nephews. Lois was predeceased by her sons, Raymond G. Dann, Jr. and
William P. Dann, and by sisters, Irma Douglas Mildred Rader, Laura Ball, Betty
Yale, and Estella Rogers. Family and friends are invited to
call at Carpenter's Funeral Home, LLC, 14 East Pulteney Street in Corning on
Sunday, October 10, 2010 from 1:00 to 3:00pm and 6:00 to 8:00pm. A funeral
service will follow there at 8:00pm. Burial will take place at Coopers
Plains Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make donations to
the American Cancer Society, 1400 Winton Road North, Rochester, NY 14609-5896,
or to the American Lung Association-Finger Lakes Region, 1595 Elmwood Avenue,
Rochester, NY, 14620. - Corning Leader, October 9, 2010
HARKINSON Ruth L. Mayes
68, of Muncy, died Oct. 10, 2010, at the Muncy Valley Hospital, Skilled
Nursing Unit. She was born May 20, 1942, in Sinking Creek, a daughter of the
late Charles and Helen M. (Engle) Harkinson. She was married to the late Mark
Russell Mayes, until his passing in 2000. She enjoyed music, bingo, word search,
scary movies, John Wayne movies, "I Love Lucy," WWF wrestling and spending time
with her best friend, Charles (Chuck) Hardy from New Jersey. She is survived by
two daughters, Pamela (Josh) Meskell, Hughesville and Geraldine (Mark) Divel,
Cogan Station; a son, George F. (Winnie) Mayes, Renovo; ten grandchildren,
Matthew, Erica, Kyle, Anthony, Dominque, Nathan, Markie, Taylor, Chanel and
Chelsea; a great-grandson, Colin; and a brother, Charles (Beverly) Bryan,
Castanea. She was preceded in death by a son, Lee Mayes. The family will receive
friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday in the McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home, 557 E.
Water St., Hughesville. - Williamsport Sun Gazette, October 12, 2010
HAUPT Gregory Matthew Haupt
36, of Eagle Dr. Watsontown and Darway Nursing Home, Forksville, died
on Oct. 8, 2010 at Memorial Hospital, Towanda. Born in Lewisburg on May 9,
1974, he was the son of Susan (Haupt) Hoffman. On January 14, 2008, he married
the former Kelly Speece who survives. Matt attended Warrior Run Schools and
worked as a roofer, welder and as a handyman. He liked to spend time with his
boys, shoot pool, and to barbeque and have bonfires. He enjoyed pit bulls and
was a fan of the Dallas Cowboys and Mark Martin. He is survived by his wife, two
sons Bradley and Damien Haupt of Jersey Shore, his maternal grandmother and
adoptive mother Shirley A. Haupt of Watsontown, three step children Russell
Brittain, Melanie Brittain, and Cherako Martin all of Watsontown, a sister and
brother in law Sandra and John Smith of Watsontown, a nephew Eric W. Schreck of
Mifflinburg, a niece Amber Jo Schreck of Dewart, and a great nephew and great
niece Zachary T and Allison R. Schreck of Mifflinburg. Matt was preceded in
death by his maternal grandfather and adoptive father Harold B. Haupt, and a
brother David W. Haupt. Friends and relatives will be received from 2 to 3 p.m.
on Monday October 11 at the Delaware Run Wesleyan Church, 5570 Musser Lane,
Watsontown, with the funeral following at 3 p.m. Officiating will be Rev.
Michael Reece. Burial will be private. Arrangements are under the care of the
Shaw Funeral Home Inc. 400 N. Front St. Milton. - Williamsport Sun Gazette,
October 10, 2010
HEIST Ronald A. Heist
71, of Muncy, died
Friday October 8, 2010, at the Williamsport Hospital. Born in Lebanon on June
19, 1939, he was the son of the late Elmer E. and Pauline B. Shutter Heist. Ron
graduated from Lebanon High School and the Atlantic Community College. He was a
Vietnam Veteran and proudly served in the U.S. Navy for 21 years. He enjoyed
camping, fishing, hunting and golf. Surviving are two sons, Ronald W. Heist Sr.
and wife Dawn of Lower Bank, N.J., and Gary L. Heist and wife Donna of Egg
Harbor City, N.J.; two daughters, Jennifer Ann Heist and fiance John M. Leavitt
of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Michelle K. and husband John A. Pabst of Egg Harbor
City, N.J.; a sister Judith Loose of Muncy; nine grandchildren and one
great-grandson. He was preceded in death by a sister Frances Reinhart. Funeral
services will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the Kreamer Funeral Home and
Crematory, 618 E. Main St., Annville, PA 17003. Interment with full military
honors will take place in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Viewing will be held
from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.
Contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45250-0301 Attn: Gift Processing. - Williamsport Sun Gazette,
October 11, 2010
HEVNER Leonard L. "Lenny" Hevner
47, husband of Janet L. (Karchner) Hevner, of 94 Water St., Loganton, Pa.,
died
at home on Monday, Oct. 11, 2010. Born on June 17, 1963, in Jersey Shore he was
the son of Ward Sr. and June (Heggenstaller) Rhinehart of Loganton. Lenny was a
1981 graduate of Sugar Valley High School and Williamsport Vocational
Technology. He was employed for over 21 years with P Stone of Rauchtown,
serving in many capacities of the quarry business. Lenny and Janet were wed on
June 26, 1982 and shared over 28 years of marriage together. Along with his wife
and parents, he is survived by a son, Steven Hevner of Lock Haven, and a
daughter, Katie Hevner, at home; two brothers, Dallas (Donna) Hevner of
Loganton, and Ward Rhinehart Jr. (Wendy) of Loganton; and paternal grandmother,
Dolores Rhinehart of Loganton. Lenny enjoyed hunting and auto body work and
spending time with his family and friends. The funeral service will be held on
Thursday, Oct. 14 2010, at 11 a.m. in the Loganton Wesleyan Church, 4962 Long
Run Road, Loganton, with Pastor Dan Reed officiating. A visitation will be held
in the Wayne P. Urbine Funeral Home, Inc., 95 E. Main St., Loganton, on
Wednesday, from 6 to 9 p.m. Final interment will be held in Emmanuel Reformed
Cemetery, Greenburr, Pa. If desired memorials may be sent to the Sugar Valley
Volunteer Fire Co. No. 13, attention Rescue Squad. - Williamsport Sun Gazette,
October 13, 2010
HOLLENBECK Mary W. Perry Hahn
Age 95 of Horseheads died
September 13, 2010. Born Mary Louise Welles to parents, Matthias Hollenbeck and
Edith Minier Welles in Big Flats, NY in 1915. She was predeceased by her parents
and sister, Eleanor Welles Henkel. She was married in 1940 to H. Edwin Hahn and
was widowed in 1978. She married Rollin L. Perry in 1985 and was again widowed
in 1992. Mary is survived by son, Steven W. Hahn of Reston, VA and daughter,
Margaret Hahn Rindge of Horseheads, NY; grandchildren, Peter W. (Jessica) Hahn
of Arlington, VA; Andrew R. Hahn of Reston, VA; John W. Rindge of Horseheads, NY
and Anne Marie Rindge of Charlottesville, VA. She retired from her NYS Division
of Parole in 1976. A memorial service will be celebrated on Fri. Oct. 15, 2010
at 11:00 am in the First Presbyterian Church in Big Flats 95 Main St. Big Flats,
NY 14814. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Church of Big Flats. -
Elmira Star Gazette, October 10, 2010
JACOBY David L. (Jake) Jacoby
70, died
in his home on October 11, 2010 with his loving wife by his side. David was
born in Corning, NY on May 15, 1940 to Arthur G. and Helen Rouse Jacoby. He
graduated from Corning Free Academy in 1959 followed by serving two years in the
U.S. Navy and six years in the Navel Reserve. David was a letter carrier for the
United States Post Office in Corning, NY for 29 years, retiring in 1992. He then
divided his time between his home here in Corning and one in Nokomis, FL. He
also worked for the Steuben County Sheriffs Dept. for 12 years on the navigation
patrol on Keuka Lake, where he loved spending most of his free time over the
years with his family on a houseboat that he built. He is survived by his wife,
Lois Palmer Jacoby whom he married on August 27, 1965; daughter, Laurie
(Clinton) Vanwormer of Beaver Dams, NY; sons, Bret (Deanna) Jacoby of San Jose,
CA, Chad (Adrianne) Jacoby of Bradenton, FL; sister, Jennifer (Doug) Dawson of
Shanghai, China and St. Petersburg, FL; and five grandchildren, Malaina and Jake
Jacoby, Jamie Kennedy and Courtney and Shelby Clark. He was predeceased by his
parents and brothers, Phil A. Jacoby (2002) and Darrell H. Jacoby (1998). David
was a faithful member and deacon of the First Baptist Church, 100 E. First St.,
Corning, NY for the last 30 years. His love for music led him to sing in the
choir and in various musical ensembles. There will be a service in celebration
of his life held at First Baptist Church on Friday, October 15, 2010, at 11:00
a.m. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Property Committee of First
Baptist Church of Corning. Acly-Stover Funeral Home is entrusted with
arrangements. - Elmira Star Gazette, October 13, 2010
JASPER Ryan Matthew Jasper
29, of Cogan Station, died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010. Born June 15, 1981, in
Williamsport, he was the son of Timothy Jasper and Dina Palmer Wascher. He was a
graduate of Williamsport High School and earned his PA State Barber License in
October of 2006, along with a business degree from Lehigh Carbon Community
College in 2007. Ryan was the owner of J Styles Barber Shop and Salon in
Newberry. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, fishing,
crabbing in Seaside Park, N.J. and riding 4-wheelers. Surviving are his
parents, Timothy Jasper and Dina Palmer Wascher, and step-father, Darrin
Wascher; a sister, Lyndsay M. Jasper; fiance, Anna J. Henley; two children,
Jewelana Rhian Jasper and Lydia Grace Jasper; maternal grandparents, Delorse and
Dean Palmer; paternal grandmother, Eleanor Jasper; paternal great-grandmother,
Bertha Kitko; step-sister, Ashley C. Newton; and 12 cousins. Visitation
will be held 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday followed by memorial services at noon
at Sanders Mortuary, 821 Diamond St., Williamsport. Memorial contributions may
be made in Ryan's name to a trust fund for his children. Send contributions c/o
Lori Kilheeney, 2716 McCoy St., Williamsport, PA 17701. - Williamsport Sun
Gazette, October 14, 2010
KACZKA Helen John
of Pennsauken, N.J., died Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010 at Garden Spring Center.
She was 96 years old. Helen was born Nov. 14, 1913 in Alden, Pa., daughter of
the late Andrew Kaczka and the late Sophie Kaczka (nee - Studnaisz). She is the
beloved wife of the late Joseph John; mother of Marie Widikowski; grandmother of
Matthew and Carl Widikowski; sister of Anthony Kaczka, Eugene Kaczka and Viola
Kean. She was predeceased by siblings, Edward Kaczka, John Kaczka, Eleanor
Hallissey, Adeline Shoemaker and Joseph Kaczka. She is also survived by her
nieces and nephews. Services were private. Memorial contributions may be made in
her memory to the Garden Spring Center, 1113 North Easton Road, Willow Grove, PA
19090. - Towanda Daily Review, October 10, 2010
KENNEDY Elaine J. Felix
59, of Williamsport, died Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010, at home after a valiant 12
year battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). Born March 12, 1951, in Antes Fort,
she was the daughter of Raymond and Annetta Kennedy. Elaine was a 1970 graduate
of Jersey Shore High School and obtained her nursing degree from Pennsylvania
College of Technology. She was often acknowledged by patients and their families
for her compassionate care, retiring from Sycamore Manor after prior nursing
assignments at Rose View Center and the Meadows. Elaine was a member of Antes
Forte United Methodist Church where she and John A. Felix were married on
October 23, 1999. She loved to shop, to plant flowers, to cook and bake. She
enjoyed accompanying her husband on several cruises and on football weekends at
Notre Dame University, and attending hundreds of plays and concerts. She was one
of Michael Bolton's most avid fans. After meeting the pop singer when he
appeared at the Community Arts Center, Bolton and Elaine struck up a friendship,
with Bolton giving her his personal telephone number. Bolton graciously offered
Elaine tickets and backstage reception passes for seven concerts she and her
husband attended in Pennsylvania and New Jersey in the last several years.
Nicknamed "ladybug", Elaine collected ladybug attire and stuffed bunnies, but
her overall passion was collecting Betty Boop clothing and paraphernalia. Her
massive collection was featured in a Williamsport Sun-Gazette article in March
2008. Her bright pride and joy was her white Persian Mozart, Elaine
unapologetically spoiled her cat with snacks and affection. Mozart's antics
always brought a smile to Elaine's face even in the final weeks of her life.
Surviving in addition to her husband of ten years John A. Felix are three
daughters, Jeanne (Dan) Kehler and Debra Campbell of Cogan Station and
Jacqueline (Scott) Derr of South Williamsport; eleven grandchildren, three step
children, six step grandchildren, three step great grandchildren; a brother
Russell Kennedy; four half-brothers Steven Kennedy, Michael Kennedy, Scott
Kennedy, Anson Paulhamus; and a half-sister Alma Paulhamus. In addition to her
parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, two brothers Raymond
Kennedy, Jr. and Marley Kennedy, and a grandson Zackary Derr. Funeral services
will be held at the Crouse Funeral Home, 133 E. Third St. Williamsport on
Wednesday at 10 a.m. with Msgr. Stephen D. McGough officiating. Followed by
burial in the Kennedy family plot in Avis. Friends may call at the funeral home
on Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in
Elaine's name may be made to The ALS Association, Greater Philadelphia Chapter,
321 Norristown Road, Suite 260, Ambler, PA 19002. Elaine was a loving and
generous wife, mother and grandmother. Her family thanks all of Elaine's
doctors, nurses, caregivers, and friends who supported her long struggle over
the last twelve years. May she now finally rest in peace. - Williamsport Sun
Gazette, October 11, 2010
KIOSKE Linda B. Dickey
60, of 4860 Route 220 Highway, Linden, Pa., died Thursday evening Oct. 7,
2010 in the ManorCare North Health Center in Williamsport. Born March 31,
1950 in Jersey Shore, she was the daughter of John Kioske and the former Thelma
Blackwell. She was a 1968 graduate of the Jersey Shore High School and a
graduate of the Williamsport Hospital School of Nursing. She also received the
Clara Barton Service award by the National Red Cross, while residing in North
Dakota. Linda is survived by her husband Richard H. Dickey, they were united in
marriage Dec. 27, 1990. She was preceded in death by a daughter Kyra Mae Poor
Bear in 2000. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010 at 11 a.m. in the
Frederick B. Welker Funeral home, 125 N. Main St., Jersey Shore. Friends may
call from 10 a.m. Tuesday, until time of services in the funeral home. Burial
will be in the Jersey Shore Cemetery. - Williamsport Sun Gazette, October 10,
2010
KNAPP Shirley Ann Knapp Blasingim
age 74, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee died
on Saturday 25, 2010. retired from Dura Inc. She was born and raised in Elmira,
New York. She is survived by two sons, Andrew Barrows Horseheads, New York and
Brent Blassingim of Lawrenceburg, TN two daughters, Kellie Cox of Loretto, TN
and Larena Allred of Florida, three brothers, Gordon Knapp and Ross Knapp both
of Loretto, TN and Thomas Knapp of Pine City, New York and two sisters, Joan
Stevens of Mt. Pleasant, TN and Nancy Champaign of Wellsburg, New York. 8
grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren and 1 step great
grandchild. - Elmira Star Gazette, October 10, 2010
KNICKERBOCKER Eleanor L Hume
Corning, N.Y. — Eleanor L. (Knickerbocker) Hume, age 82, of Englewood,
Florida and Corning, died
on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at Founders Pavilion. She was born on
August 4, 1928 in Corning, the daughter of William and Leona (Westbrook)
Knickerbocker. She married Raymond B. Hume in 1973 in Corning. He
predeceased her on May 24, 2001. Eleanor retired from the Corning Painted
Post School District at Carder Elementary School in 1973 following 27 years of
service. She was a member of the Corning Order of the Eastern Star Rebekah
Lodge, New York State Teacher's Retirement Association and a life member of the
Buffalo State Alumni Association. Eleanor was an active member of the
Englewood United Methodist Church in Florida serving as a Sunday school teacher
and Stephen's Ministry. She was active in the Lemon Bay Woman's Club in
Englewood, Florida and she was very active in the start-up of the Corning
Teachers Credit Union, now Serv U. She is survived by her nieces, Lisa Rosica
and Vivian (Mike) Asiello; nephews, Gary (Linda) Knickerbocker and Carl
Knickerbocker; many great-nieces and great-nephews; and additional family and
friends in Englewood and Corning. She was predeceased by her brothers,
Ivan, Kenneth and Norman Knickerbocker; sister, Marjorie Stocum; nephew, David
Knickerbocker; and a great-nephew, Douglas Knickerbocker. It was Eleanor’s wish
that there be no calling hours. A private memorial service was held
October 11, 2010 at the home of Mike and Vivian Knickerbocker Asielllo.
Burial will take place at Barnard Cemetery. Those wishing may make donations to
Relay for Life, c/o American Cancer Society, 1316 College Ave, Elmira, NY 14901.
Arrangements are with Carpenter’s Funeral Home, LLC. - Corning Leader, October
12, 2010
MACK Allen R.
On October 10th, 2010, Roger went peacefully to be with God. He was born on
August 3, 1933, the son of the late Alfred and Irene Mack. His family was his
life, and his greatest joy was being a father, grandfather, and a
great-grandfather. Roger retired from the Athens I.R. in 1995, after 25 years of
service. He is survived by his wife, Mary E. Mack, at home, his children
Barbara (James) Carl of Sayre, Joseph (Cindy) Mack of Waverly, Cindy Becker of
Waverly, and Michelle (Randy) Keene of Knoxville, PA., his nine grandchildren
Timothy and Jaimie Carl, Tara Kneebone, Joseph (Lynn) Mack II, Zachary and
Zebulen Becker, and Ryan, Katie, and Aaron Keene, as well as 8
great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers John, Terry, and
Greg Mack of Waverly, sisters Pearlie Link of Maryland and Jan Rogers of Owego,
as well as sister-in-law Jeannie Mack of Waverly. He was predeceased by
his parents, his brothers Alfred and Ronald, and his sister Lois Dennis.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Elderwood Adult Day Care in Waverly or
to the Waverly United Methodist Church in Roger's memory. A time for
gathering with family and friends will be from 4-6 PM, Thursday, October 14,
2010 at Blauvelt Funeral Home, 625 Broad Street, Waverly, New York. The
celebration of Roger's life will follow the visitation with the Rev. Anne Bey
Canfield honoring his memory at 6 PM. Those wishing may send a private sympathy
message of remembrance for Roger's family. - Sayre Morning Times, October 11,
2010
McCARTHY Mary Grace Wilson
Rochester, N.Y. — Mary Grace "Grace" Wilson 86 years of 42 Big Oak Drive,
Painted Post, NY, died Monday October 11, 2010 at Strong Memorial Hospital. She
was born June 4, 1924 in Bakerton,PA, the daughter of the late Jeremiah and Mary
Kelly McCarthy. A lifetime resident of the Corning/Painted Post area, graduating
from St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School and attending Northside High School.
Grace and Frank B. Wilson were married November 24, 1956 in St. Vincent de Paul
Church. She was employed with Corning Inc., working as a Quality Control
Inspector at the Pressware Plant, retiring in 1986. She had 37 years active and
inactive service with the company. Grace was a member of All Saints Parish,
attending St. Vincent de Paul Church, the Rosary Society and the Senior Center
55+Club. Grace was a special woman, wife, mother and grandmother. She loved all
her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and enjoyed spending time
with her family and always looked forward to the annual family Fourth of July
gathering. Her greatest pleasure was being a Mom and Grammy. She will be missed
by all and remembered for her infectious smile and warm hugs. Surviving,
her husband, Frank Wilson, son; Daniel (Kathy) Wilson of Painted Post, NY,
daughters; Julie (Steven) Tatro of Savona, NY and Trish Bixby of Painted Post,
NY. Sister; Maureen McCarthy of Corning, NY, sister in law; Joanna
McCarthy of Schenectady, NY. Grandchildren, Brittany Wilson, Jenna (Jeremy)
Fusare, Tiffany Tatro (and fiancee' Eric Perry), Steven Tatro II, Tommie (John)
Benjamin, Kyle Bixby, Jordan Bixby. Three Great Grand-daughters, Kayleigh and
Kamryn Fusare and Alana Grace Jones. Also several nieces and nephews. She
was predeceased by her infant son; Timothy Wilson, brothers; Jeremiah "Jay"
McCarthy and Paul McCarthy. Sisters; Margaret "Peg" Landis and Rita McCaffery.
Friends may call at the Haughey Funeral Home 216 E. First St., Corning, NY,
Thursday October 14, 2010 from 4-7pm. A Prayer Service will be offered at the
funeral home Friday October 15, 2010 at 9:30am followed by A Mass of Christian
Burial 10am at St. Vincent de Paul Church. Committal Prayers and Entombment will
be at the Mausoleum in St. Mary's Cemetery, Corning, NY. The family would
appreciate Memorial Donations be given in Grace's name to: The Palliative Care
Program, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue Box 687,
Rochester, NY 14642 or The Preservation Fund of St. Vincent de Paul Church, 222
Dodge Avenue, Corning, NY 14830. - Corning Leader, October 14, 2010
McGUIRE William F. McGuire,
76, of Montoursville, died
Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010, at Manor Care Health Services, South. He was born
October 26, 1933, in Wilkes-Barre, a son of James and Margaret Burke McGuire.
Bill was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Montoursville and
had retired from Jersey Shore Steel as a Human Resource Director. He was past
President of West Branch Manufactures and Tri-County Personnel. Bill was a
member and served on the Board of Directors at the Williamsport Country Club. He
served two years in the U.S. Army, enjoyed golfing, basketball, vacationing and
spending time with his family and nine grandchildren. He is survived by his wife
of 52 years, the former Arleen P. Jasulewicz; four daughters, Cathy A. (David)
Fraser of Morgantown, W.Va., Colleen M. (Tallie) Marsh of Phoenixville, Pa.,
Lynne A. (Kevin) Lyons of Canton, Ga. and Amy B. Deljanovan of Montoursville; a
sister, Patricia Gill of Hellertown, Pa. and nine grandchildren, Lauren, Kyle
and Drew Fraser, Landon and Jack Marsh, Conor and Riley Lyons, Erin and Derek
Deljanovan. A Memorial Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 15, 2010, at
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 100 Walnut St., Montoursville. Interment
will follow in Montoursville Cemetery. Friends may call at Spitler Funeral Home,
733 Broad St., Montoursville, on Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of
flowers contributions may be made to either Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church,
800 Mulberry St., Montoursville, PA 17754 or to Susquehanna Regional Home Health
& Hospice, c/o Providence Health System Foundation, 1100 Grampian Blvd.,
Williamsport, PA 17701. - Williamsport Sun Gazette, October 12, 2010
McKEOWN M. Elizabeth "Lib" Heindl
96, of the Williamsport Home Apartments for the last 18 months, formerly of
the 1200 block of W. Fourth St., Williamsport, died
peacefully at the Williamsport Home on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010. Born November
17, 1913, in Curwensville, she was a daughter of the late Richard and Mary A
(Quigley) McKeown. Lib was an avid reader and loved completing cryptograms; she
was also very talented in embroidery and painting. She was a member of St.
Joseph the Worker Parish, Annunciation Church. She was predeceased in death by
her husband, Francis X. Heindl in 1972; brothers, James and Claire McKeown;
sisters, Marie Allison, Helen Gehret and Margaret Nyce; granddaughter Lori Ohl,
two infant grandsons; and a great-grandson, Brandon Crouse. She is survived by
her four daughters, M. Patricia (Tom) Dincher and Joyce (Tony) DiMarco, both of
Bastress, Connie (Rod) Opp of South Williamsport, and Jean (Jim) Edwards of
Muncy; sisters, Louella Witherow of Clearfield and Rosemary Hryn of DuBois; 13
grandchildren, Tami Anspach, Christine Lepley, Wendy Oberdorf, Debbie Grove,
Joan Crouse, Richard and Gregory Opp, Kimberly Guthrie, Bernie, Mike, Pete, and
Jim Dincher, and Liz Barnhart, 36 great-grandchildren, and nine great-great
grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m.
Thursday at St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Annunciation Church, 702 W. Fourth
St., Williamsport, with the Rev. Shane L. Kirby celebrant. Burial will be held
in Wildwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday at
Sanders Mortuary, 821 Diamond St., Williamsport. In lieu of flowers memorial
contributions in Lib's name may be made to Hope Enterprises, 2401 Reach Road
Williamsport, PA 17701. - Williamsport Sun Gazette, October 12, 2010
MILLER Vance M. Miller
81, husband of Evalyn (Fenstermaker) Miller, of 3344 W. Fourth St.,
Williamsport, Pa., died
at home on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010. Born in Jersey Shore, Pa., on Jan. 3, 1929,
he was the son of the late Hammond and Marian (Minisker) Miller. Vance and his
wife were wed on Oct. 30, 1953, and shared almost 57 years of marriage together.
He served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a 1946
graduate of Jersey Shore High School, and following his time spent in the
military, attended Lycoming College. Vance was the proprietor of the Harvest
Moon Bowling Lanes, Linden, Pa., for the past 37 years. He was past president
and secretary of the Lycoming County Bowling Assoc., and a member of the
Lycoming County Bowling Hall of Fame. He was also a member of the American
Legion Post No. 36, Jersey Shore, the V.F.W. No. 7863, DuBoistown, the 7th
Infantry Division, and the Keystone League, Williamsport. Surviving along with
his wife, are two daughters, Debra Miller of Woolrich and Peggy Miller of
Williamsport; two sons, Bill Miller of Linden and Dave Miller of Jersey Shore;
and a sister, Eleanor Lentz of Lancaster. There will be no public services; if
desired, memorials may be sent to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements are
entrusted to the Wayne P. Urbine Funeral Home, Inc., 408 S. Main St., Jersey
Shore. - Williamsport Sun Gazette, October 14, 2010
NYKIEL J. Jerome "Jerry" Nykiel
of Elmira, NY, and Pulteney, NY, died
unexpectedly at work on Friday, October 8, 2010. He was born on May 11, 1952,
in Elmira, NY, to Elizabeth Teresa (Tinkler) Nykiel (Deceased) and Joseph
Nykiel. He was predeceased by uncles, William J. Tinkler of Hartford, CT,
Theodore Nickel of Hudson, PA, Walter Nickel of Somerdale, NJ; aunts, Eleanor
Nickel of Hudson, PA, Virginia Tinkler of Elmira, NY; grandparents, Helen
Majchrzak and Franczek Nickel (Nykiel) of Hudson, PA; and grandparents, John and
Teresa Tinkler of Elmira, NY. He is survived by his father, Joseph of Elmira;
brothers, Vincent (Janet) Nykiel of Elmira and Kenneth (Jean) Nykiel of North
Canton, OH; nephew, Daniel Joseph Nykiel of Canton, MI; niece, Katherine
Elizabeth Nykiel of Findlay, OH; first cousins, David (Maribeth) Nickel and
Beverly (Kevin) Myers of NJ; as well as several cousins in the Elmira area. He
attended Southside High School, graduated Cum Laude from Niagara University, and
obtained a Master of Business Administration from the Wharton School of Finance,
University of Pennsylvania. Jerry was a longterm employee of John G. Ullman and
Associates of Corning, NY, where he served as their Director of Securities
Trading. With his strong personal interest in analysis and securities, Jerry
became a Senior Associate in Securities Research and Portfolio Management in
July 2009. Jerry also served in a number of other management roles, including
being a member of the Company's Operations Committee. Prior to that he was
employed by Sunmaster Corp. of Corning, NY. He was a lifelong communicant of St.
Mary's Church in Elmira, NY, a member of the Elmira Hibernians and the Polish
National Alliance. During the past four decades, Jerry spent countless hours
researching, writing, and lecturing about genealogy. He was an avid gardener,
growing his own plants from seed, including heirloom varieties. Jerry thoroughly
enjoyed following the sports teams of his alma maters, the NY Yankees, and
spending time at his cottage on Stone Point, Keuka Lake. Additionally, he was an
avid reader. Arrangements are being handled by Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050
Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY. Viewing hours will be at the funeral home from
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 13, 2010, and a Mass of Christian
Burial will be held on Thursday, October 14, 2010, at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's
Church, Fulton and Franklin St. in Elmira, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to St. Mary's Church, Elmira, NY, or the Adenoid
Cystic Carcinoma Cancer Research Foundation, P.O. Box 442, Needham, MA 02494
(www.accrf.org) in Jerry's memory. - Elmira Star Gazette, October 11, 2010
OLIVER John R.Oliver
Age 75, of Co. Rt. 16, Beaver Dams died
unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at home, the same day as his brother
Ray A. Oliver Sr. The family will receive friends and relatives at the
Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Saturday, October
16 from 2-4pm and 6-7pm; with a funeral service following at 7:00pm. John
honorably served in the US Army during the Korean War. He worked for Haskell
Construction of Elmira Heights and sold used car parts at his home in Beaver
Dams. He is survived by his wife, Doris Oliver; children, Doreen (Stephen) Mack
of Lansing, Steven (Mindy) Oliver Sr. of Beaver Dams, Timothy (Alice) Oliver,
Auburn WA, Regina (Donald) Simpson of Beaver Dams; nine grandchildren, Brian
(Becky) Taylor, Jennifer (Mike) Lynch, Doug Snyder, Steven (Brittany) Oliver
Jr., Heather (Ryan) Romanos, Tamara Bradley, Angela (PJ) Smith, Jeannette
(Shaun) Simpson, Jordannmarie Simpson; 15 great-grandchildren; a brother;
several sisters; and special friend, Doris Masker. [Baker-Miller Cemetery, CR-16
& Donovan Hill Rd., Beaver Dams, NY with full military honors.] - Elmira Star
Gazette, October 14, 2010
OLIVER Ray A. Oliver Sr
Age 72, of Moreland, died
unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at home, the same day as his brother,
John Oliver. He was also predeceased by his beloved wife, Pauline E. Oliver on
March 25, 2009. He is survived by his children, Cynthia (Michael) Stansfield of
Horseheads, Lorie Oliver (Steve) of Watkins Glen, Ray Oliver, Jr. (Nancy) of
Lake Harmony, PA; five grandchildren, John (Kristin) Rider, Jamielyn (Jeff)
Swartz, Ray A. Oliver III, Jolie Rider (Michael), Sheena (Joseph) Haynes, and
Karen Little; six great-grandchildren; special friend, Charles Stoddard; and a
brother and several sisters. The family will receive friends and relatives at
the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Friday (October
15th) from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. A funeral service will follow at the funeral
home at 8:00 p.m; Rev. Anne Campbell officiating. A committal service will be
held Saturday at 10 a.m. at Beaver Dams Cemetery. Ray loved his family,
community and especially racing. He was a member of numerous groups and
organizations, and a volunteer. Ray was a member of the Moreland Presbyterian
Church, the Moreland and Townsend Granges, member of the Glen Region SCCA, past
Fire Chief of Beaver Dams Fire Department and a NYS Fire Instructor and a Boy
Scout Leader. He formerly worked for Westinghouse and Shepard-Niles. Ray
especially loved volunteering for the numerous group and organizations each
Christmas season as Santa Clause. He will be dearly missed by his family,
friends and this community. - Elmira Star Gazette, October 14, 2010
PHILLIPS Grace A
Early on Oct. 12, 2010, Grace A. Young, 96, of Muncy Valley, passed threw
the Heavenly Gates and joined her husband of 67 years, Willis R. Young, who died
Jan. 16, 2004. Grace was born Jan. 23, 1914, in Davidson Township, Sullivan
County, a daughter of the late George and Hattie Rider Phillips. She retired in
1973 from the former West Fourth Manufacturing Company, Williamsport, after
having worked there for over 30 years. Grace was a member of the Hemlock Grove
United Methodist Church and served as treasurer for over 50 years. She enjoyed
making wedding gowns, wedding cakes and baking sticky buns. Grace also loved
crocheting and her cats. Surviving are a daughter, Patricia "Patsy"
(Irvin) Michael of Muncy Valley; a sister, Hildra Faus of Millville; five
grandchildren, Belinda (Dale) Moser, Natalie (Rick) Felix, Irvin L. (Barb)
Michael, Ronnie (Nancy) Michael and Chad (Shasta) Michael; 14
great-grandchildren; and 18 great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her
parents and husband, Grace was preceded in death by four brothers and three
sisters. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, at the McCarty-Thomas
Funeral Home, 557 E. Water St., Hughesville, with the Rev. Charles A. Harris Sr.
officiating. Burial will follow in Muncy Cemetery. Friends may call from 6:30 to
8:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Flowers are welcome; however,
memorial contributions may also be made to the Hemlock Grove United Methodist
Church, 1874 Route 220, Muncy Valley, PA 17758. - Williamsport Sun Gazette,
October 13, 2010
RAWCLIFFE Loleta J. Stafford,
79, of Stroud Township, died Oct. 1, 2010. Born on May 26, 1931, in Newark,
N.J., she was the daughter of the late Charles F. and Loleta (Schultz)
Rawcliffe. She was raised in Belleville, N.J., and lived in Rutherford, N.J.
before moving to Pa. in 2008. She worked for Flick-Compass Food Services in N.J.
for 30 years until retiring in December 2008, and was also a docent at Lambert
Castle in Paterson for many years. Surviving are two children, Vanessa L.
Baillis and her husband Wayne of Stroud Township and Glenn Stafford and his wife
Stephanie of Blaine, Minn.; and three grandchildren, Britney Jane Stafford,
Lucas James Stafford and Erica Lynn Stafford. There will be no services at this
time. The family requests that memorial remembrances be made to the VNA
Hospice House c/o VNA Hospice of Monroe County, 502 Independence Road, East
Stroudsburg, PA 18301. Arrangements by William H. Clark Funeral Home, 1003 Main
St., Stroudsburg, PA 18360. - Williamsport Sun Gazette, October 8, 2010
REED Grace L. Barbour
78, of Montoursville, died
Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010, at the Valley View Nursing Center. She was born
January 1, 1932, in Unityville, a daughter of Ralph R. and Anna Meryl Gower
Reed. Grace had assisted her husband with the former Perris Pharmacy in
Montoursville, and was a member of the Faxon Kenmar United Methodist Church. She
loved cats, enjoyed bowling, racquetball, traveling and being with family and
friends. She was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Robert E.; a brother,
Raymond Reed; and a sister, Lois Ryan. Grace is survived by her two sons, Robert
M. (Amy) of Plunketts Creek Twp. and Mark E. of Fairfax, Va.; a brother, John A.
Reed of Montoursville; and two grandchildren, Lydia and Amanda. A graveside
service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010, in Barbours Cemetery
with Rev. David L. Brinker officiating. A memorial service will be announced at
a later date. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be
made to Lycoming County S.P.C.A, 2805 Reach Road, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Arrangements are by Spitler Funeral Home, Montoursville. - Williamsport Sun
Gazette, October 8, 2010
REVIE Adeline Revie Cunningham
a resident of Broad Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Wellsboro and
formerly of Blossburg, died Monday Oct. 11, 2010. Born Feb. 24, 1920, in
Blossburg she was the daughter of Hector and Margaret Hanwell Revie. She married
Hugh B. Cunningham who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by
their son, Gerald H. (Jerry) Cunningham. Survivors are her daughter, Linda
(Lyle) Cloos; grandson, Lyle Cloos Jr. and a great-grandson, Gavin Cloos. Mrs.
Cunningham previously was a member of St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Blossburg.
She is now a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Wellsboro. It was Mrs.
Cunningham's wish that there be no visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will
be celebrated Saturday, Oct. 16, at 1 p.m. from St. Peter's Catholic Church,
Wellsboro with the Rev. John Chmil as celebrant. Arrangements have been
entrusted to Freeberg Funeral Home, Blossburg. Wellsboro Gazette - October 12,
2010
SCARBOROUGH Alton L. Scarborough
77, of Wellsboro, died
on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief but
difficult illness. He was a veteran, having served in the Army before meeting
his wife, Cornelia. Alton was a kind, loving man who worked hard and devoted
himself to his family. He served as a deacon in the Antrim Baptist Church for
many years. In his later years, he enjoyed woodworking and having his morning
coffee at McDonald's with his special group of friends. He is survived by
his wife of 53 years, Cornelila (Costley)Scarborough; three children, Alton
(Sunny) Scarborough and wife Pam, Sharon Schickling and her husband, Chris, Amy
Paxson-Bartlett and her husband, Brett; six grandsons, Eric Scarborough and wife
Emily, Ryan Alton Gottschall, Kyle Scarborough, Adam Schickling, Daniel Paxson
and Paul Paxson; two granddaughters, Sarah Cole and Savannah Stewart-Bartlett;
one great-granddaughter-to-be, Jess Davenport; one great-grandson, Caleb Alton
Scarborough, son of Eric and Emily. Alton was so excited that he was getting his
first great-grandchild and deeply honored when he was told the name would be
Caleb Alton. His family will honor Alton's wishes and have a private
family service when he is laid to rest. He will be missed deeply and loved
always. Arrangements by Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a ""Life Celebration Home,""
139 Main St., Wellsboro. Wellsboro Gazette - October 10, 2010
SIMPSON Leone "Onnie"
Rush, N.Y. — Leone Simpson “Onnie” Schonher, 80, died Wednesday, Oct. 6,
2010. She was predeceased by her son, Herbert. Survivors include her husband of
56 years, Allen; daughter, Laura (Stephen) DeWinde; grandchildren, Meghan and
Zachary DeWinde; brothers, Arthur and Leon “Harry” Simpson. Many nieces, nephews
and friends. Onnie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and a servant of the
Lord. A blessing to all those who knew her. Friends may call Friday, Oct. 15,
2010 from 6-8 p.m. at the Merton H. Kays Funeral Home Inc., 59 Monroe St.,
Honeoye Falls. Her funeral will be held Saturday, Oct. 16, 2 p.m. at the Lima
Baptist Church, 1574 Rochester St., Lima. Burial, Risingville Cemetery,
Thurston, N.Y. - Corning Leader, October 14, 2010
SMITH Diane Maxine
Spokane, Wash. — Diana Maxine Smith, age 77, died August 22, 2010, in
Spokane, Washington, after a long illness. She was born and raised in
Corning, NY, and graduated from Corning Northside High School in 1951. She
earned her nursing degree from the University of Rochester in 1956 and worked
many years as a nurse at Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, among other
facilities in MD. Prior to her nursing career, she helped raise her family
in Springfield, VA, while serving as an enthusiastic volunteer for organizations
advocating low- and moderate-income housing and benefiting mentally disabled
children and adults. She was also active in the Democratic Party and the
League of Women Voters and was a member of MENSA. Throughout the years,
Diana’s beautiful voice could be heard in many church choirs and singing groups
and she loved to play the piano. She was preceded in death by parents
Maxine and Walter E. Smith, sister-in-law Janet L. Smith, and grandson William
B. Wrench III. Diana is survived by her brother David L. (Buzz) Smith;
sister Pam Asarese (Dominic); former husbands, Clay Welch and William B. Wrench
I; children: Laura E. Wrench, William B. Wrench II (Kathy), Suzanne M. Gillespie
(Andy), and Walter E. Wrench (Michelle); nieces: Karen Hogue (Jim), Susan Smith,
and Lisa Smith; nephews David Smith (Mary), Rob, Mike (Sue), and Eric (Michelle)
Schmarder; several cousins; numerous grandchildren, grandnieces, grandnephews,
and great-grandchildren. A memorial celebration of her life will be held
at Christ Episcopal Church, 33 E. First Street, Corning, NY, on October 16,
2010, at 2:00 PM with the Reverend Ella Breckenridge officiating. Burial
will be in Hope Cemetery in Corning. Donations may be made to the Stewart
Park Housing Development Fund Company, Inc., to benefit the Walter E. Smith
Community Center, 301 Walter Smith Terrace, #106, Corning, NY 14830 or to
Corning Meals on Wheels, 144 Cedar St., Corning, NY 14830. Arrangements have
been entrusted to Phillips Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 17 W. Pulteney
Street, Corning, NY 14830. - Corning Leader, October 12, 2010
SMITH Joanne C. Brehm 71, of Hughesville, died at 8:45 a.m., Thursday,
Oct. 7, 2010, at the Gatehouse, where she had been a resident for the past day.
She had been a resident of Manor Care North since April. Born August 12,
1939, in St. Mary's, Cameron Co., a daughter of the late Cecil and Eloise Smith.
Her husband of 20 years, Richard Brehm, died
in 2003. Earlier in life, she had been married to the late Donald J. Kephart
and the late Burton K. Clark. Joanne graduated from Cameron High School,
class of 1957, where everyone knew her as "Tex." She had worked for C.A. Reed,
Williamsport, and for Sylvania for many years. Joanne enjoyed fishing, hunting,
family canasta games and breeding Maltese and Shih Tzu dogs. She is survived by
two daughters, Debra Kephart-Wall, Charleston, S.C. and Tara (Michael) Savage,
Hughesville; two sons, Richard Clark, Charleston, S.C. and Jeffrey (Samantha)
Clark, Picture Rocks; a sister, Bonnie (Larry) Hampsher, Williamsport; a
brother, David Smith, Emporium; six grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the McCarty-Thomas Funeral
Home, with the Pastor James M. Savage, officiating. The family will receive
friends in the funeral home Saturday from 9 a.m. until the hour of service. In
lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either the Gatehouse of
Divine Providence Hospital, 1100 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport, PA 17701 or the
American Cancer Society, 1948 E. 3rd St., Williamsport, PA 17701. - Williamsport
Sun Gazette, October 8, 2010
SPAULDING Linda C. Fazzary
age 73, of N. Decatur St., Watkins Glen, died
at home on Sunday, October 10, 2010. Friends and family may call from 4pm to
7pm on Wednesday, October 13 at Haughey-Wood Funeral Home, 119 5th St., Watkins
Glen. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10am on Thursday, October
14 at St. Mary's of the Lake Church. Interment will follow at Holy Cross
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory
to Catholic Charities of Schuyler County, 607 N. Franklin St., Watkins Glen, NY
14891. Linda was born on September 3, 1937 in Elmira, NY, the daughter of the
late Sheik and Elizabeth Spaulding. Linda was a long time resident of Watkins
Glen and retired after 35 years of service as a nurse's aid at Watkins Glen
Central School District. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her
husband, Mickey Fazzary on July 14, 1981. Linda is survived by her loving
children, Steven Fazzary and Shelly (Bill) Carufe; her grandchildren, Mikel
Fazzary, Brian and Kyle Carufe; several sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces,
nephews, and many close friends. - Elmira Star Gazette, October 13, 2010
SPRING Jennie L. Spring
70, of 300 Leader Drive, Williamsport, PA died
on Saturday, October 9, 2010, at Manor Care - North, Williamsport, Pa. Born in
Williamsport, Pa. on September 16, 1940, she was the daughter of the late
Russell E. and Pauline A. (Stamm) Spring. For many years Jennie was a cook at
Joey's Restaurant, Williamsport. Jennie was a former member of St. Matthew's
Lutheran Church, Newberry. She is survived by two brothers, Tom Spring of Lock
Haven and James Younger of Montgomery. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m.
on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 in the chapel of the Wayne P. Urbine Funeral
Home, Inc., 408 South Main St., Jersey Shore with Rev. Kerry Aucker officiating.
Visitation will be held in the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Final
Interment will be held in Green Lawn Memorial Park, Montgomery, Pa. -
Williamsport Sun Gazette, October 11, 2010
STOCUM Donald R
WILLISTON, FLA. — Donald R. Stocum of Williston, FL died
October 5, 2010 in Williston. He was the son of Elmer and Riba Stocum of
Canisteo. Surviving are his wife Eldora McCann Stocum, three sons Donald
(Brenda) Stocum of Burdett, Darren (Susan) Stocum of Watkins Glen, James (Becky)
Stocum of Binghamton, three daughters, Teri (Phil) Bicille of Burdett, Wendy
(Greg) Chiplick and Susan (James) Chaffee both of Newfield, step-children Gary
(Doni) McCann of Hammondsport, Richard (Jean) McCann of Parsons, TN and
Randy (Norma) McCann of Bath, 8 grandchildren and 5 step-grandchildren, brothers
Jack Stocum of Hornell and Roger (Shirley) Stocum of PA, sisters Carolyn
Friedrick of Williamsburg, VA, and Nancy McMindes of Canisteo, sister-in-law
Monica Stocum of LeRoy. He was retired from Dresser-Rand after 42 years of
service, he was an avid hunter and fisherman. Service will be held at the
convenience of the family. - Corning Leader, October 14, 2010
SUTTON Jeanette G. "Dolly" Westerdale
67, of 1704 Murray Road, Muncy, died
on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, at her home after a brief illness. Dolly was born May
7, 1943, in Governor's Island, N.Y., the eldest daughter of the late Jeanette G.
Sandstrom and Frank Sutton. On Oct. 19, 1962, at Dillion, S.C., she married
Harry B. Westerdale Sr., who survives. They would have celebrated 48 years of
marriage. At the time of her death, Dolly was the office manager and bookkeeper
at the Alley Cat Hair Shop in Muncy. Dolly was an active member of the Church of
the Resurrection, Muncy. She was affiliated with many civic organizations in the
Muncy area including the Muncy Public Library. Dolly's greatest loves were her
husband and family. She enjoyed playing cards, never met a stranger and lived
life to the fullest. Surviving in addition to her husband are a son, Bruce F.
Westerdale and his companion Melanie Mazur of Nanticoke; a daughter, Ginger G.
Osborn and her husband, Alan, of Light Street; a grandson, Brett and a
granddaughter, Gabrielle; three sisters, Vivian Holdren of Roanoke Va., Marian
Henry of Norfolk, Va. and Julie Goodrich of Chesapeake, Va.; three brothers,
Paul Sutton of Outer Banks, N.C., Patrick and Steve Sutton, both of Roanoke,
Va.; her lifetime friend, Brenda Cordova of Monument, Colo.; and many nieces,
nephews and cousins. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Church
of the Resurrection, 75 Musser Lane, Muncy. Friends will be received following
the service at the luncheon. The family will provide flowers, however, if
desired memorial contributions may be made to either SUN Home Hospice, 61 Duke
St., PO Box 232, Northumberland, PA 17857 or the Muncy Public Library, 108 S.
Main St., Muncy, PA 17756. The family is being assisted by Grenoble's, 121 S.
Main St., Muncy. - Williamsport Sun Gazette, October 12, 2010
TRIMMER Mae E. Hall
82, of Williamsport, Pa. died
on Saturday, October 9, 2010, at Manor Care of Williamsport, after a courageous
5 year battle with cancer. Mae was the wife of Roland H. Hall with whom she
shared 64 years of marriage. Mae was born May 27, 1928, in Carlisle, Pa., the
daughter of the late Maurice E. and Charlotte N. Simcox Trimmer. Mae retired in
1993 after working 45 years as a Traffic Manager for C.A. Reed. She was a member
of Bethel Presbyterian Church of Williamsport, the Eastern Star of Williamsport
and was a mother advisor for the Rainbow Girls. Above all Mae loved spending
time with her family. She also enjoyed traveling, dining out, cooking,
gardening, watching NASCAR, making chocolate covered cherries, Bon Bons and
chocolate covered peanuts for her daughter Sherrie. In addition to her husband,
she is survived by a daughter Sherrie A. (Robert) Effen; two sisters, Janet L.
Kershner, Peggy L. Donahay; two grandchildren, Wendy A. (Barry) Enders and
Ronald A. (Krista) Burkholder; and three great grandchildren, Alycia and Holly
Enders and Brayden Burkholder. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Mae's
Life Celebration from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at the James
C. Maneval Funeral Home, Ltd., "A Life Celebration Home" 500 West Fourth St.
Williamsport. Funeral services will follow at noon on Tuesday at the funeral
home with Pastor Wanda L. Minnick officiating. Interment will follow at
Greenlawn Memorial Park, Montgomery, Pa. In Mae's memory, memorial contributions
may be made to the American Cancer Society Lycoming Unit 1948 E. Third St.
Williamsport, PA 17701. - Williamsport Sun Gazette, October 11, 2010
WALDEISEN Mrs. Prudence W. Poff,
83, of Williamsport, Pa., died
at The Gatehouse in Divine Providence Hospital on Oct. 10, 2010. Over the last
2 years, she never lost her sense of humor and kept a positive outlook. She was
the wife of William H. Poff Jr., with whom she married on July 11, 1950, in the
Little Chapel of the Upper Room of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, and shared 57
years of marriage until his passing in July 2007. Born August 23, 1927, in
Williamsport, Pa., Prudy was the daughter of the late William R. and Prudence
(Gray) Waldeisen. Surviving are two daughters, Christy Anderson (Don) of
Marietta, Ga., and Candy Dewar (Steve) of Montoursville; a son, Herb Poff of
Williamsport; grandchildren, Donny Anderson (Sandy) of North Bend, Wash., Gwen
Anderson of Dallas, Ga., Beth Ford (Mike) of Marietta, Ga., and Brittany Frey
(Kyle) and Stephen Dewar, both of Montoursville. She was also survived by one
sister, Eleanor W. Whiting, and one brother, William R. Waldeisen Jr., and
predeceased by one brother, Robert B. Waldeisen. She was a 1945 graduate of
Williamsport High School, attended University of Arizona, and graduated from the
Katherine Gibb's Secretarial School in Boston in 1948. She was employed as
secretary to Attorney Joseph M. McNerney at the time of her wedding engagement.
A loving wife, mother and grandmother, Prudy especially enjoyed her family, her
flowers, the cabin on the Loyalsock, drives in the country and on back roads,
and playing bridge with the "kids." She also helped up until 1981 with the
family business, Harder's Sporting Goods, and mainly with the woman's shop of
Pendleton clothes. In later years, she worked for her brother-in-law, John W.
Whiting Jr., for his accounting firm which later merged with Parente Randolph.
And until just recent months, she had volunteered for the Faxon Meals-on-Wheels
program. She was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church. A memorial service will
be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010, at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 142
Market St., Williamsport, with the Rev. Kenneth R. Elkin officiating. A private
graveside service will be held in Montoursville Cemetery. Friends will be
received 10 to 11 a.m. in the church. Contributions may be made to either St.
Mark's Lutheran Church or Susquehanna Home Care & Hospice, Divine Providence
Hospital, 1100 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport, PA 17701. Arrangements are by
Spitler Funeral Home, Montoursville. - Williamsport Sun Gazette, October 12,
2010
WALTER Helen A. Wilt
85, died
Oct. 6, 2010, formerly a resident of South Williamsport, died
in Texas City, Texas. Helen is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years,
Jack Wilt. They have five children, Jack (Adina) and Carol (Ron) Bastien of
Texas, Ken (Nancy) of New Holland, Connie (Steven) Kriner of Williamsport, and
Keith of Ohio. She also leaves behind seven grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren, two brothers, Robert and Everett Walter, both of Sunbury,
Pa., and numerous other relatives, friends and her dog "Puck." She was
born in Sunbury, Pa. in 1925, one of 11 children. Her family then moved to South
Williamsport in 1952. Helen was a loving mother and grandmother; she also took
much pleasure in her job as a school crossing guard. In 1989, Helen and
Jack moved to Bayou Vista, Texas where they were very active in the Social Club,
Third Friday Night Dinner Club and the Card Club. A private celebration of life
will take place at a later date. The family wishes to extend a very special
thanks to Ashton Parke Care Center for their extremely compassionate care. In
lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the
American Lung Assoc. - Williamsport Sun Gazette, October 13, 2010
WENZEL Harriet S. Koch
67, of Hughesville, died October 9, 2010, at the Williamsport Regional
Medical Center. She was born January 31, 1943, in St. Augustine, Fla. a daughter
of the late William and Marjorie (Stohler) Wenzel. She married Robert T. Koch,
June 25, 1966, who survives. She was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran
Church, Hughesville. Harriet graduated from Hughesville High School, Class of
1960, as the salutatorian. She attended Juniata College from 1960 to 1962 and
graduated from Columbia University in 1964, with a degree in nursing. From 1977
to 1992, she served the East Lycoming School District as a school nurse,
predominately in the Ashkar Elementary School. She was owner, treasurer and
guiding light of the Bullfrog Brewery and Restaurant, Williamsport. Harriet was
an avid artist and animal lover. She was passionate about herb gardening and
spending time with her grandchildren. Her generous spirit has made a permanent
mark on all that knew and loved her. In addition to her husband, she is survived
by a daughter, Marjorie Koch, New Cumberland; a son, Steven (Alicia) Koch,
Williamsport; four grandchildren, Birch Koch, Kate Sharbaugh, Sage Koch and
Indigo Koch; and a sister, Marjorie (Larry) Frantz, Hughesville. A memorial
service will be held 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran
Church, Hughesville with Rev. Cinda Brucker officiating. Friends will be
received at the church for a visitation beginning at 2:30 p.m. until the time of
service. In Lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the
Harriet S. Koch memorial fund, where the proceeds will be distributed to her
favorite local charities. Arrangements have been entrusted to the McCarty-Thomas
Funeral Home, Hughesville. - Williamsport Sun Gazette, October 11, 2010
WESTLAKE William M. Westlake
Age 68 of Horseheads, NY died Monday October 4, 2010 in the comfort of his
home after an extended illness. Bill was born on November 21, 1941 in Elmira,
NY, the son of the late Frank and Lena Westlake. He is also predecesed by his
wife, Phyllis Shearer, and son Michael Westlake. He is survived by a special
friend, soul mate and caregiver, Beverly Girven, two brothers, Franklin (Marie)
Westlake, and David (Mary Ann) Westlake; sons Jeffrey (Cynthia) Westlake of S.
Carolina, Keith Westlake of California, and Christopher (Laura) Westlake of
California; step-daughters, Tonya (Daryl) Davis and Katrina (Darin) Magee of
Elmira, NY. 12 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews
and dear friends, Dick & Sandy Arnold. Bill was retired from Naglee Moving &
Storage. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, trips to Atlantic City, and riding his
motorbike. The family will receive friends at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050
Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira/Southport on Saturday October 9, 2010 from 12:00 to
1:00 PM with Funeral and Committal Service there Saturday at 1:00 PM. The
Reverend William Wells will officiate. Interment will be held at the convenience
of the family. In lieu of flowers those wishing may make memorials to the
Southern Tier Hospice and Palliative Care, 11751 E. Corning Rd. Corning NY
14830. - Elmira Star Gazette, October 8, 2010
WOODS Madale Bolden
70, of Williamsport, died
Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010, at the Williamsport Regional Medical Center. She was
born Oct. 17, 1939, in Durham, N.C., the daughter of Anderson R. and Mildred
Boney Woods. Madale was the wife of Walter J. Bolden with whom she shared 53
years of marriage. She retired in 1989 from the Suffolk State Institution where
she was an orderly. Madale loved music, dancing and spending time with friends
and family. She enjoyed watching movies. Madale is survived by her husband
Walter; a daughter, Linda (David son-in-law) Williams of Williamsport; a
brother, Robert Woods; two sisters, Valerie Mitchell of Bayshore, Long Island,
N.Y. and Victoria Lewis of Wyandanch, Long Island, N.Y.; and by a host of
grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to
Madale's Life Celebration service at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010, at the
James C. Maneval Funeral Home, Ltd., "A Life Celebration Home," 500 W. Fourth
St., Williamsport. Family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Burial will be
private at the convenience of the family. - Williamsport Sun Gazette, October
13, 2010
WOODS Stephen D. Woods
64, of 272 Groupe Road, Jersey Shore, died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010, in the
Williamsport Regional Medical Center. Born Aug. 29, 1946, in Sugar Creek
Township, Pa., he was the son of Harold Woods and the former Phyllis Hites.
Stephen is survived by his wife, the former Denise M. Gheen; they were united in
marriage April 1, 1995. He was retired from the New Jersey Carpenters Union No.
1489 and during the Vietnam War he served his country in the U.S. Air Force. For
many years, he was a member of the Sheshequin Buck Skinners Hunting Club and PA
Longbow Association. He also was a member of the Mount Holly American Legion No.
0011 and a life member of the Medford, N.J. Veterans of Foreign War Post No.
7677. Stephen was a 1964 graduate of the Rockey Grove High School in Franklin,
Pa. Also surviving are two sons, Stephen R. Woods of Washington, D.C. and Shayne
R. (Kelly) Woods of Wenonah, N.J.; one grandson, Kyan S. Woods; one brother,
Randall Woods of Charleston, W.Va.; and one sister, Vicki Warner of Salem, W.Va.
Funeral services will be Saturday evening, Oct. 16, 2010 at 7 p.m. in the
Frederick B. Welker Funeral Home, 125 N. Main St., Jersey Shore. Friends may
call Saturday from 5 to time of service in the funeral home. Pastor Dave Eggers
will officiate. - Williamsport Sun Gazette, October 14, 2010
WOZNICKI Louise Woznicki Wildrick
widow of Herbert Wildrick of Wyalusing, PA, at the age of 96, died
on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 6, peacefully, in the presence of her loving
family at Mercy Tyler Hospital. Born on May 4, 1914 in Plains, PA, she was
the daughter of the late Frank and Susan Woznicki. On June 24, 1939, Louise
married Herbert Wildrick of Wyalusing. They shared 44 wonderful years together.
They were owners of Cold Springs Farm and supplied many towns and schools with
their milk products. It later became a poultry farm and this also was a
successful venture and they were able to supply chickens to thousands. They
rented out their summer cottages and boats along the Susquehanna River.
Mrs. Wildrick was a devoted member of St. Mary’s of the Assumption Roman
Catholic Church. The thing she cherished most in life was being with her
children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Through the years, family
and friends were the beneficiaries of Louise’s exquisite cooking and baking.
Special favorites were her apple and chocolate pies. She always baked her pies
for the Wyalusing Firemen’s Carnival and the St. Mary’s dinners. She loved
gardening and was still canning at the age of 95. She was also blessed with
exceptional embroidery skills. Louise felt that voting was a privilege and from
the time she registered at the age of 21, she never missed going to vote on
Election Day. She served on the Wyalusing Township Election Board for many
years. She also was secretary for the Democratic Party Committee and served as a
delegate for Bradford County at many conventions. Having a love for
traveling was evident by the fact that she was able to travel to numerous
countries, including Italy, Switzerland, France, Belgium, Greece, Canada and
Russia. She also was able to visit every state except three. She traveled
cross-country by automobile, in 1952 with her Aunt Lou and girlfriend, Georgiana
and just narrowly missed a deadly tornado in Kansas. Louise also enjoyed
spending her winters in Florida with her husband and enjoyed collecting
seashells. Surviving are four daughters, Maureen Fenton and husband, Jack
of Wyalusing, Nancy Newell and husband, Donald of Wyalusing, Cindy Smith and
husband, Wally of Akron, NY and Susan Roenning and husband, David of Wyalusing;
sisters, Betty Marshall of Wyalusing and Leona Dunklee of Maryland; a brother,
Carl Woznicki of Tennessee; grandchildren, Todd and Sherri Fenton, Daniel and
Renee Fenton, Chad Fenton and Peggy Webb, Maria Fenton and fiancé, Kyle Knapp,
Brad and Amanda Newell, Jason Newell, Patrick and Chantel Newell, Heidi Newell,
Martin and Heather Hanley, James and Sarah Clarke, Tim and Diane Insinger and
Chris Roenning; great-grandchildren, Levi, Katrina, Jacob, Shelbi, Elaina,
Dionna and Evangeline and several nephews and nieces. She was preceded by her
brothers, Frank Woznicki and Albert Woznicki. There will be a Memorial
Mass at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church on Saturday, Oct. 23 at 11 a.m. A
luncheon will be served after the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial
donations may be made in Louise’s name to St. Mary’s of the Assumption Church
Building Fund, St. Mary’s of the Assumption RCC, RR 4, Box 4003, Wyalusing, PA
18853. -Wyalusing Rocket Courier, October 14, 2010
WRAY Margaret Elma
Mocksville, N.C. —
Mrs. Margaret Elma Wray Borden, 87, of Crestview Drive, died Thursday, Oct.
7, 2010, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. She was born March 15,
1923, in Steuben County, NY to the late Albert James and Tressie Backus Wray.
Mrs. Borden was retired from the Davie County Public Library and was a member of
Blaise Baptist Church. She enjoyed traveling and spent several years
overseas with her husband and made a home for them while he was on work
assignment. Mrs. Borden was a very loving wife, mother and
grandmother, a very good cook and homemaker and a very generous and giving
person. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two
brothers, Roy Wray and Richard Wray. Mrs. Borden is survived by her
husband, Francis B. Borden, of the home; one daughter, Margaret Medlin
(Henry) of Charlotte; one son, Phillip Borden (Leslie) of Florida; seven
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lena Ely and Phyllis Jones,
both of NY; one brother, Thomas Wray of NY; several nieces and nephews;
and many, many friends who loved her. A private graveside service
will be conducted at Rose Cemetery, Mocksville with the Rev. Glenn Sellers
officiating. The family requests that memorials be considered for American
Cancer Society, 4-A Oak Branch Dr., Greensboro, NC 27407; or to Hospice
and Palliative CareCenter of Davie, 377 Hospital Street, Suite 103, Mocksville,
NC 27028. - Corning Leader, October 9, 2010
YOUNG Martha J. Colley
84, of Rose Valley Road, Trout Run, died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010, at her
home, surrounded by her loving family. Born July 16, 1926, in Sanders, Ky., she
was the daughter of Levi and Martha (Ballard) Young. Martha was an avid gardener
and loved to grow flowers. She also enjoyed walking, and was known to be skilled
at embroidery and sewing. However, her true love was for her grandchildren, her
great-grandchildren and her cats, Lucky and Fluffy. She was preceded in death by
her husband of 66 years, Donald M. Colley, on Nov. 4, 1977; three children,
Richard Colley, Betty Johnson and June Colley; grandson, Brent Rupp; and
granddaughter, Shawn Ohrt. She was a member of the Calvary Church of the
Nazarene. Surviving are her children, Jean E. Webber of Independence, Iowa,
Carmon M. (Jacob Dean) Schulmetster, also of Independence, Blanche N. Dincher of
Williamsport, Virginia E. (Ronald) Davenport of Jersey Shore and Ruth A.
Magargle (Pete Hamilton) of Trout Run, with whom she resided; 13 grandchildren;
and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Services will be held
Friday at 1 p.m. at Sanders Mortuary, 821 Diamond St., Williamsport. Friends may
call the funeral home tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial
contributions in Martha's name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1948
E. Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701 or The Calvary Church of the Nazarene, 3200
Lycoming Creek Road, Williamsport, PA 17701. Interment will be in Green Lawn
Memorial Park. - Williamsport Sun Gazette, October 14, 2010