Obituaries by LocationLola F. Bouse
Died: Wednesday, October 17, 2001
Age: 79
Lola F. (Grammy) Bouse, age 79, of New Albany, PA, passed away
peacefully on Wednesday morning, Oct. 17, 2001 at the Memorial Hospital in Towanda.
She was born on May 16, 1922, in Preston, NY, a daughter of the late Claude and Mildred Darling Franklin.
Having moved from New York, she had been a resident of the New Albany area since 1946.
She was a member of the New Albany Cooperative Parish.
She was treasurer of the American Baptist Women for many years and was a member of the New Albany Fire Company. Lola was honored as First Mrs. New Albany in 1974. She also was a member of the Towanda Women's Bowling League.
Lola owned and operated Bouse's Hardware in New Albany and also owned and operated Deer Valley Laundromat and Service Station. Later, she was employed by Dushore Lingerie and then went to Browning Oil Company, retiring in 1989.
A devoted mother and grandmother, she sought much pleasure in attending school activities and sporting events of her children and grandchildren.
Her home was always open and the center point of much love and activity. She was well known for her famous chocolate chip cookies and always having the cookie jar full.
She was a very respected and well known citizen of New Albany.
Lola's church and her faith were very important to her and she was the source of strength for her entire family.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Earl and Cindy Bailey Bouse of Dahlonega, GA, Ike and Debbie Bouse of Port Byron, NY; four daughters, Judi and Bill Looney of New Castle, Jan Bouse and Garn Stoddard of New Albany, Reta and Dave Manley of New Albany, Lois Woods and Ron Hugo of Sugar Run; one sister, Frances Franklin of Norwich, NY; one brother, Roy Franklin of Oxford, NY; her 18 grandchildren, Lisa McNamara, Adam Bouse, Brian Keefe, Kevin Keefe, Ann Bryan, Janice Baumer, Julie Betz, Justin Bouse, Jenna Weyant, Tricia Porten, Taylor Bouse, Stacy Owen, Marcy O'Conner, Todd O'Conner, Wade Manley, Natalie Manley, Christopher Woods, Jeremy Woods; 27 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and was a special Grammy to her extended family.
She was predeceased by her parents; one sister, Lucy Law; a grandson, Bret Keefe and great-granddaughter, Shaylee Owen.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, Oct. 20 at 1 p.m. in the New Albany Baptist Church, New Albany, with the Rev. Ronald Troup, her pastor, officiating.
Interment followed in the Lime Hill Cemetery, Wyalusing.
Friends and family called on Friday, Oct. 19 at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore, from 1 to 3 and from 7 to 9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the New Albany Baptist Church, New Albany, PA or to the Preston United Methodist Church, c/o Pam Franklin, RR2, Box 223, Oxford, NY 13830.
Wesley R. Wakely
Died: Tuesday, October 16, 2001
Age: 92
Wesley R. Wakely, 92, of Laceyville, PA, formerly of East Smithfield and Sayre, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2001 at the Tyler Memorial Hospital, Tunk-hannock.
Born Jan. 9, 1909 in East Smithfield, he was the son of the late Jay E. and Anna Campbell Wakely.
Wesley attended East Smithfield Schools. He owned and operated his own farm in East Smithfield and later was employed by the Burns Security at Ingersoll-Rand in Athens.
On Oct. 25, 1933, he marriage the former Mary Ayers.
Wesley was a member of the East Smithfield United Methodist Church. He enjoyed working in his garden.
Surviving are his loving wife of 67 years, Mary Wakely, at home; five children, Norma Robbins of Laceyville, Doris and Lynn Cham-berlain of Bentley Creek, Vera and Ron Dunbar of Breesport, NY, Dale and Sharon Wakely of Sayre, Alice and Gary Carlton of Sanford, FL; 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grand-children; five great-great-grand-children; two nieces, Wilma Nichols, East Smithfield, Juanita Raymond of Millerton. He was predeceased by his sisters, Mable Wakely and Flossie Lawton and a son-in-law, Bob Robbins.
The family received friends on Friday, Oct. 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda.
A graveside service was held on Friday, Oct. 19 at 3:30 p.m. at the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, with the Rev. Rick Wulf, officiating.
The family suggests that mem-orial contributions be made to the East Smithfield United Methodist Church, Church St., East Smith-field, PA 18817 or to the Tyler Memorial Hospital, 880 Route 6 West, Tunkhannock, PA 18657 in Mr. Wakely's memory.
Viola Stepp
Died: Saturday, October 13, 2001
A graveside memorial service for Vola Audrey Stepp of Laporte, PA will be held on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2001 at 12 noon at the Mountain Ash Cemetery, Laporte.
The family requests that memorials be directed to the Mountain Ash Cemetery Association, PO Box 74, Laporte, PA 18626-0074.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore.
Anna Clink
Died: Saturday, October 13, 2001
Age: 87
Anna Clink, 87, of Allis Hollow (RR1, Rome), PA went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2001. She was born on Jan. 10, 1914 in Plains, a daughter of the late Paul and Alexandria Kroll.
On Nov. 17, 1932, she marriage Howard L. Clink.
Anna was a devoted member of the Potterville United Church of Christ, Dille Parish. She was Past Matron and charter member of the LeRaysville Order of the Eastern Star, No. 498, formed in 1949.
She also enjoyed gardening, dancing and volunteered for many hours at the Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit and the Towanda Senior Center.
Anna will be greatly missed by her loving family and her community.
Survivors include her two sons and daughters-in-law, James L. and Naomi Clink of Salisbury, MD and Charles F. and Catherine Clink of LaFayette, NJ; a daughter and son-in-law, Grace A. and William E. Strope of Zephyrhills, FL; a daughter-in-law, Janet B. Clink of Vestal, NY; a brother, Paul Kroll of Maple Shade, NJ; sisters, Josephine Motta of Pottsville, Helen Sulitka, Kingston; a sister-in-law, Doris Kroll of Wilkes-Barre; 11 special grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Howard L. Clink in 1994; a son, H. Richard Clink in 1999; her brothers, Frank, Joseph and Charles; sisters, Kathryn and Frances.
Family and friends attended funeral services and a celebration of Anna's life on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 12 noon at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols. The Order of the Eastern Star held services at the beginning of the funeral. The family received their friends on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at noon.
Those who wish, may kindly consider a memorial contribution to the Bright Beginnings, c/o Dille Cooperative Parish, RR2, Box 54, LeRaysville, PA 18829 or the HOPS Ambulance, c/o James Seipler, RR1, Box 280, Rome, PA 18837 in loving memory of Anna Clink.
Donna K. Donovan
Died: Friday, October 12, 2001
Age: 94
Miss Donna K. Donovan, age 94, of Sullivan Terrace, Dushore, PA, passed away on Friday, Oct. 12, 2001 at Dorrance Manor, Kingston, after a brief illness.
Donna was born in Dushore on Oct. 19, 1906, a daughter of the late Henry and Addie J. Diltz Donovan. She graduated from the Cherry Township High School, a member of the Class of 1924. She attended Lock Haven Normal School and became a teacher. She taught in Cherry Township and also in Elkland Township. She was the clerk at Pealer's Drug Store in Dushore for a number of years.
In 1971, Donna, Phoebe Kelley and Alice Taylor set up the Sullivan County Loan Closet, which supplied cancer patients' supplies, wheelchairs, hospital beds, crutches, etc. for needy recipients, all at no cost. The funds to purchase all the equipment and supplies were raised by the ladies and endless other volunteers by running rummage sales. The sales were preceded by many hours of sorting and sizing by the ladies. The three ladies retired from the Loan Closet in 1999.
Donna also enjoyed reading, knitting and doing crossword puzzles.
Donna was a member of Zion Chapel, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Dushore.
She was predeceased by two brothers, Ralph Donovan of Edwardsville, Phil Donovan of Elmira, NY and three sisters, Ruth Perozzi of Mildred, Nellie Cady of Binghamton, NY and Dorothy Rosettie of Beaver Dam, NY.
Surviving are several nephews.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 11 a.m. at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, with the Rev. Eddie A. Nilsen, her pastor, officiating. Interment was in Old Zion Cemetery, Dushore.
Friends called at the funeral home on Wednesday morning from 9:30 until the time of the service.
Sharon Johnson Neal
Died: Thursday, October 11, 2001
Age: 53
Sharon Johnson Neal, age 53, of Niles, OH, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2001. She was a former resident of Terrytown and the daughter of Carl and Mildred Johnson.
Sharon was always doing something for someone else, never thinking of herself. She loved her home and enjoyed baking all sorts of goodies for people in her hometown and the Wyalusing area. Some of her specialties were pumpkin rolls, cookies and nut rolls. She was a caretaker for both her father-in-law and mother-in-law. She also was a good seamstress, making a number of outfits for children she knew.
In addition to her husband, William Neal of Niles, OH, she is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Anthony and Kim Johnson of Laceyville; two grandchildren, Brandon and Autumn Johnson, both of Laceyville; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Marjory and Raymond Charles Darnell of Honeybrook and Augusta June and Miles Randall of Rome; two brothers and sisters-in-law, William, Sr. and Janice Johnson of Frasier and Ralph and Marilyn Johnson of Terrytown and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Henry Johnson of Terrytown; three sisters, Donna Kirk and brother-in-law, Bernard Kirk of White Haven; Hazel Johnson of Sybertsville and Carol Jean Johnson of Terrytown and her parents, Carl and Mildred Johnson of Terrytown.
Funeral services were held at the Joseph Rossi Funeral Home in Niles on Sunday, Oct. 14 at 4 p.m. Interment was in the Reidsburg Cemetery on Monday, Oct. 15.
Friends called from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
Joseph Markovitch
Died: Tuesday, October 9, 2001
Age: 71
Joseph Markovitch of Montrose, PA, beloved husband, father and brother, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, October 9, 2001 at the Endless Mountains Health Systems after a very courageous battle with cancer for the past 3-1/2 years.
Born July 14, 1920 in Taylor, the son of the late John and Mary (Kruk) Markovitch, Joe was a lifelong resident of Montrose. He was a retired dairy farmer working in partnership with his brother, Nicholas, on the family farm in Bridgewater Township in Susquehanna County and operated Markovitch Farm Equipment business from 1940 to present.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 56 years, Furia (Arcangeli), Montrose; a daughter and son-in-law, Merri Jeanine Markovitch and Dennis Martin of Johnson City, NY; a brother, Nicholas, Montrose; sisters, Mary Markovitch, Ithaca and Julia Severance, Binghamton; a brother-in-law, Sam Arcangeli, Endicott and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; a sister, Ann; brothers, John and Michael and nephew, Russell. Joe was an active member of the Pennsylvania Farm
Bureau and a member of Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church, Montrose.
His strength, foresight, unwavering positive attitude and hope for a better tomorrow inspired all who knew Joe and he will be greatly missed.
The family wishes to thank all his doctors, nurses and caregivers for his care and treatment, especially Dr. I. Dana, Endless Mountains Health Systems, Montrose, Dr. M. Higginski and Oncology Unit at Marion Community Hospital, Carbondale, and Dr. B. Patel and Barnes-Kasson Hospital, Susquehanna, and to family and friends for their prayers and ongoing support during his illness.
Services were held at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 12 at the Bartron Funeral Home, Inc., 74 Church St., Montrose, continuing with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at the Holy Name of Mary Church, 60 S. Main St., Montrose with the Rev. James R. Nash as Celebrant. The family received friends on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. with a vigil service at 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
The family provided their own flowers and suggests contributions be made to either the American Cancer Society, 1101 Hill St., Jessup, PA 18434 or the American Red Cross, 6 Public Ave., Montrose, PA 18801 or a charity of one's choice.
Roy M Oakes
Died: Sunday, October 7, 2001
Age: 70
M. Roy Oakes, 70, of Omni Personal Care Home in Rush, formerly of Springville, PA, died on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2001 at Endless Mountains Health Systems.
Born July 6, 1931 in Jessup Township, Susquehanna County, he was the son of the late Roy and Emma (Newman) Oakes.
He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
For 31 years, he worked at the former Bendix Corporation at the South Montrose location.
He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a charter member of the Elk Lake Post 848. Additionally, he was a member of the American Legion Gardner-Warner Post #154, Montrose, at Elk Lake.
Survivors include five daughters and sons-in-law, Diana and Harry J. Osborn, New Milford, Cindy and Jerry VanGorden of New Milford, Judy and Dale Wilmarth of Springville, Toni Ruark of Meshoppen, Lisa and Mark Caterson of Montrose; grandchildren, Lt. Thomas and Roy Osborn, Emily Marble, Jerry, Jr. and Scott VanGorden, Virginia and Christopher Wilmarth, Ryan and Lindsay Ruark, Aaron and Jared Olah, Shauna Caterson; a brother, Dana J. Oakes, of LaVaca, AR; five great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and his family of friends at Omni Personal Care Home.
A grandson, Jamie VanGorden, predeceased him.
Services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 10 at the Bartron Funeral Home, Inc., 74 Church St., Montrose. The family received friends on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Military graveside services will be held Saturday, Oct. 13 at Bolles Cemetery .
The family suggests that if desired, memorial contributions may be made to either the American Red Cross Relief Fund, 6 Public Ave., Montrose, PA 18801 or to the Springville Volunteer Fire Company, PO Box 107, Springville, PA 18844-0107.
M. Roy Oakes
Died: Sunday, October 7, 2001
Age: 70
M. Roy Oakes, 70, of Omni Personal Care Home in Rush, formerly of Springville, PA, died on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2001 at Endless Mountains Health Systems.
Born July 6, 1931 in Jessup Township, Susquehanna County, he was the son of the late Roy and Emma (Newman) Oakes.
He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
For 31 years, he worked at the former Bendix Corporation at the South Montrose location.
He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a charter member of the Elk Lake Post 848. Additionally, he was a member of the American Legion Gardner-Warner Post #154, Montrose, at Elk Lake.
Survivors include five daughters and sons-in-law, Diana and Harry J. Osborn, New Milford, Cindy and Jerry VanGorden of New Milford, Judy and Dale Wilmarth of Springville, Toni Ruark of Meshoppen, Lisa and Mark Caterson of Montrose; grandchildren, Lt. Thomas and Roy Osborn, Emily Marble, Jerry, Jr. and Scott VanGorden, Virginia and Christopher Wilmarth, Ryan and Lindsay Ruark, Aaron and Jared Olah, Shauna Caterson; a brother, Dana J. Oakes, of LaVaca, AR; five great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and his "family" of friends at Omni Personal Care Home.
A grandson, Jamie VanGorden, predeceased him.
Services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 10 at the Bartron Funeral Home, Inc., 74 Church St., Montrose. The family received friends on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Military graveside services will be held Saturday, Oct. 13 at Bolles Cemetery .
The family suggests that if desired, memorial contributions may be made to either the American Red Cross Relief Fund, 6 Public Ave., Montrose, PA 18801 or to the Springville Volunteer Fire Company, PO Box 107, Springville, PA 18844-0107.
