Obituaries by LocationDavid Campbell
June 10, 2002
David Wayne Campbell, age 45, of Luling, LA, passed away
on Monday, June 10, 2002 at the MD Anderson Hospital in Houston, TX. He was born on Jan. 1, 1957 in a U.S. Army hospital in Landstuhl, Germany, the son of Charles M. and the late Eldean Kratzer Campbell.
David was a graduate of Baker High School in Columbus, GA and graduated with honors from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta with a B.S. degree in chemical engineering.
At the time of his death, David was employed at Dow Chemical’s St. Charles operations as a chemical engineer and TICA technology associate. He was previously employed by Union Carbide in West Virginia, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Austria and Louisiana.
David enjoyed playing golf with his wife, Cathy and was a self-taught guitarist.
Surviving are his wife, Cathy Downs Campbell; stepsons, William and Jeremy Timmons; his father, Charles M. and brother, Charles G. Campbell, both of Columbus, GA and his brother, James Campbell. Locally, he is survived by his uncles, Henry L. Campbell of the Bradford County Manor, Burlington and Wayne Campbell, Lawton, as well as numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his uncle, Fred Campbell of Merryall.
A memorial service was held on June 19 at the Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home Chapel. Interment was in the St. Charles Cemetery in Luling, LA.
Memorials may be directed to the Leukemia Society of America, Inc., Louisiana Chapter, 3636 S. I-10 Service Road West, Metairie, LA 70001 or to the United Way of St. Charles Parish, 15068 River Road, Hahnville, LA 70057.
Clair A. Goodman, Jr.
June 28, 2002
Clair A. Goodman, Jr., age 61, of Indian Hill, Laceyville RR2, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Friday evening, June 28, 2002 at Tyler Memorial Hospital in Tunkhannock.
He was born on Dec. 29, 1940 in Lock Haven, a son of Clair Goodman, Sr. and Elaine Haynes Goodman.
Clair was a 1958 graduate of Lock Haven High School, graduated in 1965 from the Lock Haven State Teachers College and received his Master’s Degree from Clarkson University. From 1965 to 1968 he taught math and physics at Wyalusing Valley High School. Clair was an assistant coach for the high school football, wrestling and baseball teams. From 1968 to 1971 he was Assistant Principal and became Superintendent from 1974 until 1978 when he began working with the BLaST Intermediate Unit 17 and was the Executive Director for the last 18 years.
He was a member of Wyalusing Lodge No. 618, F&AM and was a former member, past president and treasurer of the Pennsylvania Association of Intermediate Unit Directors and a member of Broschart Lodge.
His hobbies included hunting, fly fishing and tying.
A loving father, he is survived by his dear companion, Karen Rush of Montoursville; three children, Kellie Goodman of Altoona, Krista Goodman of Wyalusing (Hollenback) and Kirk Goodman of Vancouver, WA; a sister, Marilyn Karchner of Lock Haven; two granddaughters, Kathryn Clair DeVoir and Allyson Michelle DeVoir; an aunt and uncle, Dr. and Mrs. Jerry Navratil of Lock Haven, and two nieces.
A private family memorial service was held on Wednesday, July 3 at the McHenry Funeral Home, 106 Church St., Wyalusing.
Friends and family are invited to call on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to the Clair A. Goodman, Jr. Memorial Fund, c/o Peoples State Bank, PO Box 217, Wyalusing, PA 18853.
Anna Bahr
June 27, 2002
Mrs. Anna L. Bushofsky Bahr, age 95, of Lopez, PA, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2002 at Memorial Hospital in Towanda.
Anna was born in Lopez on April 3, 1907, a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Gasper Bushofsky. She attended local schools and marriage Myrl Bahr of Dushore, who predeceased her on July 24, 1965.
She worked for the former Weldon Manufacturing Company of Lopez and retired from the former Sullcraft Manufacturing Company in Dushore after many years of service.
Anna and Myrl raised their niece and nephew, Rosanne Lukachik of Lopez, with whom she resided, and also Humphrey Lukachik of Erie.
Anna was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Mildred.
Surviving are six sisters, Mrs. Veronica White and Mrs. Margaret Kravitz, both of Buffalo, NY, Mrs. Emily Goers, Worcester, Mrs. Helen Foss, Buffalo, NY, Mrs. Leona McKay, Anaheim, CA and Mrs. Dorothy Stanley, Lake Wales, FL and Lopez; numerous nieces and nephews. Anna was predeceased by brothers, Michael Bushofsky, Lopez, Anthony Bushofsky, Lopez, Joseph Bushofsky, Dushore, Martin Bushofsky, Johnson City, NY, John Bushofsky, Dushore; sisters, Mary Lorenz, Telford, and Agnes Mund, Placentia, CA.
Funeral services were held on Monday, July 1 at 10 a.m. from the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, and were followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Mildred with the Rev. Michael B. Harris, her pastor, officiating. Interment was in SS Peter and Paul’s Byzantine Cemetery, Lopez.
Friends called at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home Sunday, June 30 from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Memorials may be directed to St. Francis of Assisi Carillon Bell Fund, PO Box 307, Dushore, PA 18614.
Esther Thelma Burgess Berry
June 25, 2002
Esther Thelma Burgess Berry died on Tuesday, June 25, 2002 at the age of 92 at the DarWay Nursing Home, where she had resided since 1995.
She was the widow of J. Demarest Berry, former editor of the Sullivan Review and reporter for the Williamsport Sun-Gazette. Esther and "JD" had a nursery in Estella for many years.
Esther leaves two daughters, Judith Diane Shaffer, wife of O. Kenneth Shaffer of Forksville RR1 and Sarasota, FL and Joyce Darlene Dudash, wife of H. Larue Dudash of Sayre; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters and a brother, Betty Daube, Elmira, NY; Bonnie Boyles, Estella, and Paul Burgess, Friendsville.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, June 30 at 1:30 p.m. at the Estella Methodist Church with Pastor Phyllis Hunter of the United Methodist Charge officiating. Interment will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Horseheads, NY at the convenience of the family.
She was the first daughter and second child of Ralph and Ethel Birdsall Burgess.
Esther and her older brother, Roscoe attended the Green Mountain School, a one-room schoolhouse located directly across from her grandfather, William Burgess’s home on Bear Mountain.
The family moved to the Birdsall place on the east side of Bear Mountain, a move of approximately two miles. A year later, they moved to the Ulysses Bird Place on Forks Mountain. From both of these homes, she attended the Graded Schools through eighth grade in Estella and two years of high school in Estella. Esther left home to attend her final two years of high school in Houghton, NY in 1926 and 1927. She then attended Mansfield Normal School (now Mansfield University), earning her degree in teaching. She returned to Estella to teach for a year at Center School (present home of Jacob Lund and family). She was marriage to J. Demarest Berry on May 14, 1931 at the home of her parents in Estella, Forks Mountain. Their first daughter, Lois Elaine, born 1933, died in 1936.
They owned two grocery stores in Nichols, NY and Bulkhead, NY, outside of Elmira, and moved to Estella in 1954.
Esther began teaching in Estella, the present township building (former Graded Schools) in 1954, grades one through three. She taught fourth grade at the Estella Elementary School, formerly the Loyalsock High School, now the DarWay Nursing Home until the elementary school closed and the grades were moved to Laporte. She taught fourth grade at Laporte Elementary School until she retired in the late 1970’s. She was well-loved by those who were her students. Many remember her with fond regard.
Winifred D. Clarke
June 21, 2002
Mrs. Winifred D. Clarke, age 83, of Forks Township, Sullivan County, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2002 a the Reading Hospital, Reading, PA following a brief illness.
Winnie was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Nov. 20, 1918, a daughter of the late Wilfred and Daisy McNeill Mitchell. Winnie graduated from high school in Rio and began working for the Standard Oil Company. She met her husband, Harold C. Clarke, who was a descendant of the Bird family, one of the original settlers of Sullivan County. Harold worked for the former Chicago Bridge and Iron Company. They returned to the States and were marriage on Sept. 4, 1946. Harold had purchased a farm in Forks Township in 1938, and they used the farm as a summer residence. The family traveled with Harold on his job sites until he suffered a fatal heart attack in Tokyo, Japan on Sept. 3, 1955. After his death, Winnie moved to the farm to raise her children.
Winnie worked as the secretary to the Superintendent of Schools in Sullivan County and later as the secretary for the nurse at the Sullivan County High School. She retired as a secretary for the Sullivan County R.E.C. in Forksville, PA. After retirement, she volunteered at the Sullivan County Library and TreHab in Dushore.
Winnie was a member of St. Basil’s Catholic Church in Dushore.
Surviving are two daughters and a son-in-law, Susan A. Clarke of South Holland, IL and Jacqueline Clarke Havrilla and David Havrilla of Douglassville, PA; two sisters, Jean Wymer of Norfolk, VA and Kathleen Ogg of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, July 6 at 11 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Overton, with the Rev. Michael B. Harris, her pastor, presiding. Interment will be in the Jersey Shore Cemetery .
The family will provide flowers and request that memorials be directed to the Sullivan County Library, PO Box 309, Dushore, PA 18614, or the North Central Sight Services, 901 Memorial Avenue, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore.
Helen Litzelman Broschart
June 26, 2002
Mrs. Helen Litzelman Broschart, age 87, of Forks Township, Sullivan County, PA, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2002 at the DarWay Nursing Home in Estella.
Funeral services will be held on Sat., June 29 at 9:30 a.m. from the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, and will be followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Basil’s Church, Dushore. Interment will be in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Overton.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, June 28 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The Women’s Guild will recite the Rosary at 3 p.m. Friday afternoon at the funeral home.
JOHN RAYMOND HOPE, NATION’S TOP HURRICANE FORECASTER, SUCCUMBS AT 83
John Raymond Hope, whose lifelong career in weather forecasting brought international recognition of his achievements, died Thursday, June 13, 2002 from complications following heart surgery.
Mr. Hope was cited as the "voice of reason" when broadcasting during extreme severe weather for The Weather Channel. Other weather experts often acknowledged that when a hurricane threatened, Mr. Hope was "the man America watches." In 1999, USA TODAY Founder Al Neuharth ranked John Hope fifth among the nation’s top ten broadcasters. He was the only weather forecaster on the list.
Mr. Hope was born on May 14, 1919, the second of five children on a dairy farm in Stowell, PA. He attended grammar school in a one-room classroom that was often reached by a long walk through the woods in the snow. He was a struggling high school student in Wyalusing and Meshoppen, PA, following his mother’s death in 1934. He worked at the local A&P grocery after his high school graduation in 1936.
Joining the Army Air Corps, he served from 1941 until 1945. His career in weather began in the service as a flight navigator; the last 30 months of his duty were spent in the Southwest Pacific Theatre. Like many of his generation, Mr. Hope returned home following the war with a new sense of purpose. He attended the University of Illinois, where he was elected Phi Beta Kappa and received his Masters of Science in Meteorology from the University of Chicago.
While attending the University of Illinois, he met the beautiful Bernice La Pira, to whom he was marriage for 55 years.
Mr. Hope began his career in the United States Weather Bureau in 1949 as a district forecaster in Memphis, TN, where he worked for nearly 13 years. He was deemed to have "the right stuff" by the Spaceflight Meteorology Group in 1962, joining the organization in Miami at the time of John Glenn’s launch. In 1968, Mr. Hope made a move to the National Hurricane Center in Miami.
Over three decades, Mr. Hope went from releasing and tracking weather balloons outside of the old Memphis Airport Terminal to working on manned space shots to the moon, and programming some of the then-largest computers in the world. Along with his National Hurricane Center colleague, Charlie Neumann, Mr. Hope wrote a program that allowed Third World countries lacking mass media infrastructure to alert coastal populations in advance of the possibility of a typhoon or hurricane making landfall. For this little-known technical work, Mr. Hope learned from visiting Chinese scientists in 1978 that he and Mr. Neumann were very well-known and appreciated in China’s scientific circles.
Mr. Hope came to The Weather Channel in 1982 from the National Hurricane Center in Miami, where he had held the position of Senior Hurricane Specialist. This was the same year The Weather Channel was launched, and the fact that Mr. Hope joined its team of forecasters lent instant credibility to the fledgling all-weather network.
"John Hope literally personifies The Weather Channel to consumers, and he has been a pivotal person in our history," wrote Frank Batten, Sr., in his recent book, The Weather Channel: The Improbable Rise of a Media Phenomenon. Mr. Batten further stated that Mr. Hope was "a role model for our staff and a symbol of what we stand for – integrity, expertise, reliability."
Mr. Hope’s many honors included the U.S. Department of Commerce Silver Medal, the National Hurricane Conference Media Award and The Neil Frank Award from the National Hurricane Conference. He was a fellow of the American Meteorological Society. Mr. Hope wrote about weather for a variety of publications and journals, and he lectured around the world.
Mr. Hope semi-retired from The Weather Channel in 1997 when heart problems sidelined him, but after successful surgeries, his health greatly improved to the extent that he was able to continue on-air forecasting from 1998 through 2001. When asked about retirement, Mr. Hope would smile and acknowledge "You might wonder…but I can only say I love my work." He said there was "a certain satisfaction at my age, of being able to produce and be wanted by my employer." In 1999, The Weather Channel established a perpetual scholarship through the American Meteorological Society in Hope’s name. In 2000, he traveled to Conway, SC, where he received an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Public Service from Coastal Carolina University.
In a 1997 interview published by his hometown paper, The Rocket Courier of Wyalusing, PA, John Hope said, "If my legacy can be that I have made a contribution to this nation being better prepared to cope with the devastation wrought by hurricanes, and to have helped in the success of my company, I am content."
Mr. Hope is survived by his wife, Bernice; his daughter, Camille L. Hope of Macon, GA; sons, James C. Hope of Lilburn, GA, Dr. Thomas D. Hope of Macon, GA and Joseph R. Hope of Atlanta, GA; his brother, Leonard Hope of Dalton, GA and six grandchildren; eight nieces and nephews, who all live in Pennsylvania-John, Jim and Martha Meier, Bill, Dr. August, Patricia and Joan Weidner and Ruth Laylor. He is also survived by his cousin Hugh O’Mara of Stowell.
The funeral was held Monday, June 17 at 11 a.m. at St. Jude’s Catholic Church, 7171 Glenridge Dr., N.E., Atlanta, GA Patterson’s Arlington Chapel was in charge of funeral arrangements.
Helen Litzelman Broschart
June 26, 2002
Mrs. Helen Litzelman Broschart, age 87, of Forks Township, Sullivan County, PA passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2002 at the DarWay Nursing Home, in Estella.
Helen was born March 29, 1915 on the family farm in Cherry Township, a daughter of the late Mathias and Josephine Marshall Litzelman. She graduated from St. Basil’s High School, a member of the Class of 1933. She marriage L. Vernon Broschart of Forks Township on November 18, 1946. Helen was a homemaker, but also an active farmer with her husband, sharing plowing, milking and all of the chores of the family farm.
Helen was a devoted wife and mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She really loved being with her grandchildren. She was an active gardener and also a devoted and artistic quilt maker. She made many, many beautiful quilts throughout her life.
Helen was an active member of St. Basil’s Catholic Church in Dushore, PA and always participated and worked at parish activities, in particular the Overton Picnic.
Surviving are her spouse: L. Vernon, at home; sons and daughters-in-law: James and Georgeanne Broschart, Dushore, William (Burf) and Diane Broschart, Overton; daughters and sons-in-law: Josephine and Richard Silverstrim, Dushore, Ann and Frank Ward, Dushore, a sister-in-law, Loretta Litzelman, Dushore; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Helen was predeceased by brothers, George A. Litzelman, Mar. 19, 1989; Francis S. Litzelman, Dec. 22, 1977; Paul J. Litzelman, Oct. 31, 1997; Charles M. Litzelman, Nov. 24, 1992 and Leo Litzelman in 1970 and a sister, Lydia (Sister Emily I.H.M) Litzelman.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 29 at 9:30 a.m. from the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, PA and was followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Basil’s Church, Dushore. Interment was in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Overton, PA.
Friends called at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home on Friday, June 28 from 2 to 4. and 7 to 9 p.m. The Women’s Guild recited the Rosary at 3 p.m. Friday afternoon at the funeral home.
Nicholas Yaremko
June 22, 2002
Mr. Nicholas Yaremko, age 85, of RR 1 Box 247, Wyalusing, (Spring Hill) passed away at the Darway Nursing Home in Estella, PA on Saturday evening, June 22, 2002. Mr. Yaremko has been a resident of Darway for the last eight months.
Born in the Bronx, NY on Feb. 21, 1917, he was the son of the late Theodore and Mary Tomaszski Yaremko. He was the husband of the late Madeline Felichko Yaremko, who passed away on Aug. 8, 1995.
Mr. Yaremko was a graduate of the Camptown High School. He was later a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy. While in the service, he was attached to the 5th Marine Division where he repaired landing crafts in the Pacific Theater. He and his brothers were dairy farmers all their lives on Spring Hill.
He was a member of the Wyalusing American Legion Post #534 for 59 years, the longest of any member.
He is survived by two nephews, Steve Yaremko and Kim Yaremko, both of Towanda. Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Steve Yaremko and Peter Yaremko.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 25 at 2 p.m. from the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main St., Laceyville, with Fr. Kenneth Seegar of the St. Mary’s Assumption Catholic Church in Wyalusing, officiating. Interment was in the Wyalusing Cemetery .
Friends called at the funeral home on Tuesday from 12 noon until the time of service. Graveside military services were conducted by members of the Wyalusing American Legion Post #534.
Alice Theresa Taylor
June 22, 2002
Alice Theresa Taylor, age 86, of Churchill Street, Dushore, PA, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2002 at St. Catherine’s Nursing Center, Emmitsburg, PA, where she was a guest since March of this year.
Alice was born in Orange, NJ on July 19, 1915, daughter of the late Harold O. and Jane Elizabeth Carroll Larson. Her mother bought Alice and her sister, Betty to Dushore in 1918 after the death of her husband. She attended St. Basil’s School in Dushore and graduated from St. Ann’s Academy in Wilkes-Barre. She received an associate degree in Home Economics from College Misericordia in Dallas.
Alice marriage Gerald W. Taylor of Dushore in 1935 and worked for Attorney Kenneth B. Lee in Dushore and later became his legislative assistant while he was the Sullivan County Representative to the Pennsylvania General Assembly and also while he served as the Speaker of the House. After Rep. Lee retired, Alice was elected as Treasurer of Sullivan County. She served two terms and was running for her third when she lost her sight in 1983. Her spouse, Jerry, predeceased her on March 5, 2000.
Alice was very active in her community and her church In the late 1960’s, Alice, with Belia (Bea) Cividanes and Harriet (Peachy) Bird were instrumental in the formation and operation of the Dushore Teen Center which operated for many years.
In 1971, Alice, Phoebe Kelley and the late Donna Donovan 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.
Alice was a member of St. Basil’s Church in Dushore and a member of the former Altar and Rosary Society. She also held many offices in the Sullivan County Republican Party and the Republican Women’s organization.
Surviving are three daughters and sons-in-law, Marguerite A. and Louis Rossi of Bethesda, MD, Alice and Edward Carey of Pittsburgh and Elaine Seacrist of Athens; one daughter-in-law, Katherine E. Taylor of Mill Hall, PA; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son, Gerald J. (Bruz) Taylor on April 9, 2000 and a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Byrn of Washington, DC in July of 1993.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 25 at 10 a.m. from the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, and were followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 at St. Basil’s Church in Dushore, with the Rev. Michael B. Harris, her pastor, presiding. Interment was in St. Basil’s Cemetery .
Friends called at the Homer Funeral Home on Monday, June 24 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Memorials may be directed to St. Basil’s Restoration Fund, PO Box 307, Dushore, PA 18614.
Karl A. Poulsen
June 20, 2002
Karl A. Poulsen, 84, of Rushboro died Thursday, June 20, 2002 at his residence.
Born on June 10, 1918 in Boln Holm, Denmark, he was the son of the late Peter Johanhes Ingeman and Olga (Person) Poulsen. In 1945, he marriage Blanche Ogle Ochse, who survives.
He left home at age 14 to become a seaman. He enlisted in the Danish Merchant Marines at age 17 and also served in the American Merchant Marines during World War II. Twice, the ship he was on was torpedoed.
In 1947, he purchased land in Rushboro on which he farmed and established a stone quarry.
Karl was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Montrose.
Additionally, he was a member of the American Legion Gardner-Warner Post #154 in Montrose and the Nicholson Lodge #438 F & AM in Nicholson where he was Worshipful Master twice.
He enjoyed chess, model building, bowling and playing golf.
In addition to his wife, survivors include a daughter, Blanche C. Pfarr of Crofton, MD; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Carl P. Poulsen of Sanford, FL and Raymond W. and Christine Poulsen of Rushboro; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Services were held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 22 at the Bartron Funeral Home, Inc., a Selected Independent Funeral Home, 74 Church Street, Montrose, PA. The family received friends on Saturday from 5:30 until the time of the service at the funeral home.
If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Northeast Health and Hospice Care, Inc., 38 North Main Street, Pittston, PA 18640, or the Gardner-Warner Post #154, RR 4 Box 223C, Montrose, PA 18801.
