New York Marriage Index, 1881-1967VANZILE - 65TH
Edward and Evelyn VanZile of Elmira, NY will mark their 65th wedding anniversary with a Family Celebration on December 3, 2003. Mr. Edward VanZile and the former Evelyn Walker were married December 13, 1938 in Wellsboro, PA. The couple has four children. They are Ruth (Bob) Diehr of Pine City, NY; Donna (Pete) Thomas of Elmira; Mary Ellen (Gary) McConnell of Covington, Georgia; and Joseph (Nancy) VanZile of Clermont, Florida. There are six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Mr. VanZile is retired from Bendix in Elmira Heights, NY and Mrs. VanZile is retired from Remington Rand in Elmira.
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Evelyn VanZile obituary:
Evelyn Mary VanZile - A longtime resident of Southport passed away on Saturday evening, October 9, 2010 at Arnot-Ogden Medical Center where she was receiving care following an illness with her loving family at her side. Born on November 5, 1917 in Shippen Twp. PA, Evelyn was the daughter of the late James Burton & Hattie Belle Harlow Walker. She married Edward VanZile on December 5, 1938. Together they enjoyed traveling and spent summers on Waneta Lake and warm winters in Plant City, FL for the last 35 years. She was employed by the Remington Rand for many years. Evelyn was a life member of the Southport Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary, enjoyed playing cards, a fan of the NY Mets and enjoyed taking cruises. She was a devoted wife and mother and enjoyed times spent with her family. Surviving is her loving husband of 72 years, Edward VanZile, Southport; their children, Ruth (Robert) Diehr, Pine City; Donna (Pete) Thomas, Elmira; Mary (Gary) McConnell, Covington, GA; Joseph (Nancy) VanZile, Clermont, FL; grandchildren, Rob (Sherrie) Diehr and Cindy (Mike) Kienenberger, Elmira; Brett VanZile and Kyle VanZile, Clermont, FL; Tina (Jimmy) Shake, Covington, GA; Bill (Kim) Wilson, Carrollton, GA; thirteen great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren; nieces and nephews, Jim (Ethel) Mayer and Anne Butler, Elmira; Jim (Nancy) Walker, Doris Warner and Tom Decker, Wellsboro, PA. Evelyn was the last of nine siblings. Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 between the hours of 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 1 p.m. with the Reverend John McConnell officiating. Graveside services will take place in Fitzsimmons Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the charity of one's choice in Evelyn's memory. The family would like to thank the care givers at Arnot-Ogden Medical Centers 4D and 3C for the outstanding care Evelyn received during her hospitalization.
Edward VanZile obituary:
VanZile, Edward - A longtime resident of Southport passed away on Sat. Oct. 6, 2012 at home following declining health with his family by his side at the age of 93. Born on May 24, 1919 in Delmar Township, PA, Edward was the son of the late Herbert & May O'Bryan VanZile. He served his country during WWII in the US Army and during his service received the Purple Heart. Edward married Evelyn Walker on December 5, 1938 and she predeceased him on Oct. 9, 2010. Together they enjoyed traveling and spent summers on Waneta Lake and warm winters in Plant City, FL for the last 35 years. He was employed by Eclipse for over 33 years. Edward was a former member of the Southport Fire Dept., enjoyed playing cards, a fan of the NY Mets, Tampa Bay Rays and enjoyed taking cruises. He was a devoted husband and father and enjoyed times spent with his family. Surviving are his loving children, Ruth (Robert) Diehr, Pine City; Donna (Pete) Thomas, Elmira; Mary (Gary) McConnell, Conyers, GA; Joseph (Nancy) VanZile, Clermont, FL; grandchildren, Rob (Sherrie) Diehr and Cindy (Mike) Kienenberger, Elmira; Brett VanZile and Kyle (Kim) VanZile, Clermont, FL; Tina (Jimmy) Shake, Covington, GA; (kim) Wilson, Carrollton, GA; 14 great grandchildren, 7 great great grandchildren; nieces and nephews, Jim (Ethel) Mayer and Anne Butler, Elmira; Jim (Nancy) Walker, Doris Warner and Tom Decker, Wellsboro, PA. In addition to his wife Evelyn, Edward was predeceased by a grandson Bill Wilson. Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport on Tues. Oct. 9, 2012 between the hours of 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 1:15 p.m. Graveside services will take place in Fitzsimmons Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the charity of one's choice in Edward's memory. Special thanks to Care First (Southern Tier Hospice) for the wonderful care they provided Edward and his family.
