Obituaries by LocationRobert O. Parr
November 19. 2001
Robert O. Parr of Hill Top Drive, Tunkhannock, PA, passed away on Monday, Nov. 19, 2001 at Tyler Memorial Hospital in Tunkhannock. He was born on Feb. 24, 1928 in Mount Bethel, NJ, a son of the late William P. and Cletus Hill Parr.
He attended Newton High School in Newton, NJ. Prior to his retirement he worked for Sire Power for 30 years and Select Sires in Tunkhannock for 10 years, retiring as general manager in 1990. He was a member of the Tunkhannock United Methodist Church and served as co-chairman for the Dairy Committee of the Kiwanis Wyoming County Fair. For 40 years he served as a square dance caller at many dances and for the Melody Four and Bulls Eye Bands.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Adelaide M. Westbrook Parr; sons, Robert E. of Tunkhannock, Richard E. of Mehoopany; daughters, Darlene Hoff of Easton, Donna Pecellak of Meshoppen, Debra Benson of Mehoopany; a brother, Lesley Parr of Monroe, NC; sisters, Elizabeth McPeek of Rock Hill, SC, Ula Vealey, Newton, NJ and Jocelyn Decker of Matthew, NC; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 24 at 11 a.m. from the Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home, 73 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, with the Rev. Roger Richards, pastor of the Tunkhannock United Methodist Church. Interment
will be in Sunnyside Cemetery , Tunkhannock. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the Wyoming County Dairy Club, c/o Charlotte Severcool, 273 SR 1001, Tunkhannock, PA 18657.
Francis Lockburner
November 19, 2001
Mr. Francis A. Lockburner, age 79, of 111 John St., Pittston, PA, passed away at his home on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2001. Born Oct. 30, 1922 in Sparta, NJ, he was the son of Belma Ross Lockburner, Sparta, NJ and the late Frank Lockburner.
He graduated from Newton High School, Newton, NJ in 1941 and attended Penn State University. He was a former Democratic Freeholder of Sussex County, NJ for nine years. Francis was self-employed in various ventures including, farming, the cattle feed business, auto parts and farm machinery business. He was proprietor of Discount Groceries in Sussex, NJ, Laceyville, West Pittston, Tunkhannock, Hallstead and Archbald, PA. He was also part owner of Table Rock Hotel, Inc. in Skinners Eddy.
A member of the Masons and Tall Cedars, he was a charter member of Hare Ridge Sportsmen’s Club and Doolittle Hill Sportsmen’s Association. He also was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in1960, a past member of the Wyoming County Welfare Board, the Democratic party and was an active member of the Laceyville Rotary Club.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family and friends.
Besides his mother, he is survived by his four children, Lorraine Hill of Newton, NJ, Linda Ayers of Meshoppen, Sherre Boyanowski of Laceyville; a son, Dwayne, of Ham Lake, MN; eleven grandchildren; brothers, Vivian (Tucker) Lockburner, Effort, Frank Lockburner, Newton, NJ, Thomas Lockburner, Florham Park, NJ; sisters, Florence Lauer, Blairstown, NJ, Elizabeth (Betty) Slack, Mesa, AZ, Joyce Steffy, Hamburg, NJ, Agnes Haley, Lakeland, FL, Jean Northrup, Ashland, VA, Marjoree Mistretta, Lakeland, FL, Elaine Blanchard, Cedar Knolls, NJ, Molly Harrje, Vernon, NJ and Diane Smith, Los Angeles, CA. He is also survived by his estranged wife, the former Claire Serice.
The viewing was held on Wednesday, Nov. 21 at Kizis-Lokuta Funeral Home, 134 Church St., Pittston, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service was held at the funeral home on Wednesday evening.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association.
Local memorial services are being planned with date and time to be announced.
Jeanne H. Culver
November 13, 2001
Jeanne H. Culver, wife of Robert O. Culver of 9636 Versailles Plank Road, Angola, NY went to be with her precious Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2001.
Jeanne was born in 1937, one of four daughters of Eugene and Ruth Walters of Lackawanna, NY. Jeanne was married at Kennedy Free Methodist Church in 1962 to Robert O. Culver of Lackawanna and formerly of Silvara. They made their first home at Ridgewood Village, Lackawanna, NY and later moved to Angola where Jeanne spent several years as a Tupperware consultant. Jeanne was a devoted wife and mother and cherished every moment spent with her children and grandchildren.
Jeanne will best be remembered for her devotion to the youth in her church and community. She currently retired her position of over 40 years of service as CYC (Kid’s Club) Director at the Angola Wesleyan Church. She was a loving and consistent Christian her entire life. Her passing is greatly lamented by all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her husband and three children, Lynn Smith of Derby, NY, Colleen Culver of Eden, NY and Robert E. Culver of Derby, NY; her mother, Ruth Smith, Gowanda Nursing Home; her mother-in-law, Dorothy L. Culver of Silvara; grandchildren, Daniel Culver of Eden, NY, Caitlon and Paige Smith of Derby, NY; step-grandchildren, Bill and Mike Smith; three sisters, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father, Eugene Walters of Lackawanna, NY; her father-in-law, Orwyn K. Culver of Silvara; her stepfather, Fletcher Smith; a sister-in-law, Mary Culver of Vernon and a brother-in-law, Eddie Kerr.
Viewings were held at the Heimburg-Addison Funeral Home in Angola, with a largely attended funeral on Friday, Nov. 16 at the Angola Wesleyan Church.
Anyone wishing to make a contribution in memory of Jeanne, may send it to the American Diabetes Association, 315 Alberta Drive, Suite 102, Amherst, NY 14226.
Charles Buckingham
November 8, 2001
Charles A. Buckingham of Floral City, FL passed away at home on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2001, following an illness.
Born in Jenningsville on Sept. 2, 1925, he was a son of the late Ambrose and Anna Dotter Buckingham. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a retired welder and a lifetime member of Floral City VFW.
Surviving are his wife, Beverly (Crispell) Buckingham; four sons, Larry, Lyle, David and Kirby; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Robert of Port Allegany and Donald of Ridge, NY; four sisters, Mrs. Nellie Haight, Waverly, NY, Mrs. Ella Wells, Whitewater, WI, Mrs. Amy Jayne, Meshoppen and Mrs. Marion Line, Lovelton.
He was preceded in death by brothers, George, Albert and Clarence and sisters, Helen Buckingham, Edith Hulbirt, Grace Eveland, Marjorie Goble and Lucy Wells.
Services were held on Nov. 14 at the Charles E. Davis Funeral Home of Inverness, FL.
Josephine Barry
November 15, 2001
Josephine (JoJo) McKernan Barry, age 78, Mildred, PA, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2001 at Memorial Hospital in Towanda.
Josephine was born Aug. 15, 1923 in Albany Township, Bradford County, a daughter of the late James M. and Mary Ann Ryan McKernan.
Josephine retired from the former Endicott-Johnson Shoe Manufacturing Plant in Mildred after many years of service.
She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Mildred. She also enjoyed growing flowers and was an avid Dale Earnhardt NASCAR fan.
Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Patrick and Joann Barry, Towanda, William (Breezy) Barry and Ella Marks, Dushore; a stepson and spouse, John and Sally White, Mildred; twin brother and sister-in-law, John D. and Betty McKernan, New Albany; two grandsons, Aaron and Brian; five granddaughters, Lisa, Kathy, Gary, Donna and Sarah; six great-grandchildren, Natasia, Breannan, Neven, Taylor, Delania and Kendrick; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, James McKernan and sisters, Betty Cain, Mary Ann McKernan, Helen (Nellie) Pompeii and Julia Grady.
Funeral services were held on Monday, Nov. 19 at 9:30 a.m. from the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, and was followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Basil’s Church in Dushore with the Rev. Michael B. Harris, her pastor, presiding. Interment
was in St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery , Cummiskey.
Friends called on Sunday, Nov. 18 at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Florence Abrey,
Nov 8, 2001
Mrs. Florence M. Abrey, age 85, of Penfield, NY, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2001 at the Rochester General Hospital Medical Center following an automobile accident.
Florence was born in Rochester, NY on May 22, 1916, a daughter of the late August and Florence Dildine Krauter. She married George Abrey of Rochester. They recently celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary.
Florence was a homemaker and active gardener. She was very interested in her community and her church. She served as an active member of the RidgeCulver Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary for more than 40 years. She and George lived in East Irondequoit, a suburb of Rochester. They retired to Penfield in 1968. Much of her time in recent years was devoted to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and the care of her husband.
Florence was a communicant of St. Cecilia’s in Irondequoit and Holy Spirit in Penfield.
Surviving are her husband, George, at home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Joan Abrey, Wyalusing, Thomas and Deborah Abrey, Webster, NY; a daughter, Carol Abrey, Alder Creek, CA; a brother and sister-in-law, Edward and Sheila Krauter, Irondequoit, NY; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Nov. 14 at Holy Spirit Church in Penfield with the Rev. P. Frederick Helfrich presiding. Interment
was in the Irondequoit Cemetery .
Memorials may be directed to Camp Good Days and Special Times, PittsfordMendon Road, Mendon, NY 14506. The camp on Keuka Lake provides camping opportunities and support groups for children and adults with terminal cancer, AIDS and sickle cell anemia.
Paul Zielinski
April 16, 2003
Paul J. Zielinski, Jr., age 77, of Dushore, PA, died on Wednesday, April 16, 2003 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. He was a retired steel worker from the Philadelphia area.
He was born in Philadelphia on April 25, 1925, one of nine children of Paul Zielinski, Sr. and Adelaide Armstrong Zielinski.
He was a United States Marine Corps veteran of World War II and saw action in the Pacific Theatre and Guam.
Mr. Zielinski worked for Nice Ball Bearing Company in Philadelphia for over 35 years, before retiring to his mountain home in Dushore, with his wife, Veronica, who preceded him in death in 1995.
He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Mildred. His other memberships included the Mildred American Legion Post #452; 40/8 Voiture #549; VFW Post #3428, Muncy and he was a charter member and former director of the White Ash Land Association.
He is survived by his son, Paul, III and daughter-in-law, Carol and two grandchildren, Scott and Robin; sisters and brothers, Betty Toomes of Warminster, Constance Burns of Turnersville, NJ, Charles Zielinski of Bristol, Joan Lynch of Philadelphia, Joseph Zielinski of Pine Grove and George Zielinski of Quakertown.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James Zielinski and a sister, Adelaide Soder.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, April 22 at 11 a.m. in St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Mildred, with the Rev. Michael Harris, his pastor, as celebrant.
Interment followed in the adjoining parish Cemetery , with graveside military honors accorded by the members of Mildred American Legion Post #452.
Friends and family called on Tuesday morning at the McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial contributions in his name to the American Diabetes Association. Memorial contributions can be made online at www.diabetes.org or by mail.
Robert Saxe
April 21, 2003
Robert Walter Saxe, age 78, 240 Leisure Lane, Horseheads, NY, formerly of Wilmot Township, Bradford County, PA and Bath, NY passed away on Monday, April 21, 2003 at the Arnot Ogden Hospital, Elmira, NY.
Bob was born on the family farm in Wilmot Township on Aug. 23, 1924, a son of the late Thaddeus D. and Agnes McGuire Saxe. He graduated from Wyalusing Valley High School, a member of the Class of 1943. Bob worked for the Corning Glass Manufacturing Company of Corning as a Lathe Operator at the Big Flats Plant, retiring in 1984 after 35 years of service. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He married the former Mary Sutryk of Savona, NY on Jan. 17, 1953. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in January. Bob lived in Bath, NY for 40 years.
During their retirement years, he and Mary completely restored the family farmhouse in Wilmot Township. He was also an avid hunter, fisherman and gardener.
He was a member of St. Basil’s Church, Dushore and was also a life member of the B.P.O.E. Elks in Bath, NY and a member of the Bath American Legion Post.
Surviving are his spouse: Mary; sons and daughters-in-law, James T. and Sharon Saxe, Horseheads, NY Peter M. and Adele Saxe, Deltona, FL; a daughter, Barbara A. Waskuvich, Horseheads, NY; five grandchildren, Robert Wassel, Michael Saxe, Amber Saxe, Jamie Saxe and Teresa Waskuvich; six great-grandchildren, Robby Wassel, Connor Wassel, Alexandra Saxe, Kristofer Saxe, Michael Saxe and Benjamin Saxe.
Bob was predeceased by sisters, Helen Saxe on Aug. 1, 1929; Charlotte M. Saxe on June 17, 1976; Florence M. Saxe on Nov. 30, 1980; brothers, Leonard Saxe on April 24, 1958; Paul E. Saxe on Feb. 14, 1970 and Lewis B. Saxe on April 4, 1987.
Funeral services will be held from the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, on Friday, April 25, at 10 a.m. and will be followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at St. Basil’s Catholic Church, Dushore, with the Rev. Michael B. Harris, his pastor, presiding. Interment
will be in St. Basil’s Cemetery .
Friends may call on Thursday, April 24 at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m.
The family will provide the flowers. Memorials may be directed to Memorial Hospice, One Hospital Drive, Towanda, PA 18848, Southern Tier Hospice, 185 E. Corning Road, Corning, NY 14830 or St. Basil’s Restoration Fund, PO Box 307, Dushore, PA 18614.
The family cordially invites everyone attending to join with them at a luncheon in Bob’s memory at St. Basil’s Hall immediately following the Mass and burial.
Barbara Moore
April 22, 2003.
Barbara K. Moore, age 88, of RR2, Terry Township, Wyalusing, PA, passed away at the home of her daughter and son-in-law on Tuesday morning, April 22, 2003.
She was born on April 27, 1914 in Philadelphia, a daughter of the late Joseph and Eva Mosier Holtz.
Prior to her retirement in 1977, she was employed by Sears in the accounting department, giving 30 years of service.
She had been a resident of the Wyalusing area for 12 years, moving from Montgomery County.
She was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Ardsley.
Survivors include her daughters, Barbara Joule of Lancaster, Catherine and Robert Gramlich of Wyalusing; a sister, Catherine Wicen of Furlong; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and two step-grandchildren; three nephews and a niece.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Kessler and a nephew.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 25 at 2 p.m. in the McHenry Funeral Home, 106 Church St., Wyalusing.
Friends and family are invited to call on Friday afternoon, from 1 p.m. until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Memorial Hospital, Private Care Services, One Hospital Drive,
Towanda, PA 18848 in Mrs. Moore’s memory.
Virginia McLaughlin
April 20, 2003
Virginia Claire McLaughlin, 83, of Hazleton, PA, died on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2003 in her home.
Born in Milnesville on Nov. 13, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Ida Sherman McNertney and resided in Hazleton most of her life.
She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who valued family life and her Catholic faith.
In addition, the following brothers and sisters have preceded her in death: Eugene McNertney, Mrs. James (Mary) O’Donnell, Mrs. Stephen (Elizabeth) Curry, Mrs. John B. (Ruth) Smith, William McNertney, Mrs. John (Doris) Boronski and Thomas McNertney.
Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Frank Gennaro, Hazleton; her sons, John E. McLaughlin, Oklahoma City, OK, Very Reverend Patrick J. McLaughlin, V.F., Pastor of Holy Trinity German and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Churches, Hazleton; Mark P. McLaughlin, Albuquerque, NM and Timothy S. McLaughlin, Allentown; 10 grandchildren, Joseph P. Bissol, Patrick J. Gennaro, Alison Gennaro, Megan Brissol Howey, Courtney Gennaro, Phillip J. Bissol and Annie Bissol of Hazleon, John, Scott and Elizabeth McLaughlin of Oklahoma; four great-grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Howard (Gertrude) Buff of Weatherly.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday (today), April 24 at 11 a.m. in Holy Trinity German Church, North Laurael and Oak St., Hazleton. Her son, Very Reverend Patrick J. McLaughlin, V.F., will be the presider. Burial will be in St. Gabriel Cemetery .
Friends called on Wednesday, April 23 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Thursday from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Carmelite Sisters, Holy Annunciation Monastery, 403 W. Country Rd., Sugarloaf, PA
The Joseph B. Conahan Funeral Home, 532 N. Vine St., Hazleton, will conduct the funeral.
