Obituaries by LocationKenneth Hitchcock
July 2, 2002
Kenneth W. Hitchcock, age 51, Montrose, PA died on Tuesday, July 2, 2002 at Tyler Memorial Hospital in Tunkhannock. Born March 11, 1951 in Sayre, he was the son of Iva E. Hitchcock of Endicott, NY and the late LaVern W. Hitchcock. He was marriage
to the former Pamela J. Fosmire on June 21, 1975, who survives.
A 1969 graduate of Elk Lake High School, he worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 33 years.
He was a member of the Montrose Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses where he served as an elder for the past 13 years.
In addition to his wife and mother, survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Nicholas B. and Andrea Hitchcock, Montrose; brother and sister-in-law, Thomas L. and Julie Hitchcock, Owego, NY; half sisters and spouses, Mary Ann and James Webster, Sayre, Gwendolyn and Allan Warner, Elk Lake, Wilma and Myron Severcool, East Rush, Gloria and Edward Mosier, Spring Lake; half-brothers and spouses, George and Aline Snell, Port Aranses, TX, Wilbert and Kathy Hitchcock, Port Crane, NY; nieces and nephews.
Services were held on Sunday, July 7 at 3 p.m. at the Montrose Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Route 706, Montrose. If desired, memorials may be made to a trust fund for his wife, c/o Peoples National Bank, PO Box 335, Montrose, PA 18801. Service inquiries should be directed to Garth Goodman.
Kenneth Hitchcock
July 2, 2002
Kenneth W. Hitchcock, age 51, Montrose, PA died on Tuesday, July 2, 2002 at Tyler Memorial Hospital in Tunkhannock. Born March 11, 1951 in Sayre, he was the son of Iva E. Hitchcock of Endicott, NY and the late LaVern W. Hitchcock. He was marriage to the former Pamela J. Fosmire on June 21, 1975, who survives.
A 1969 graduate of Elk Lake High School, he worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 33 years.
He was a member of the Montrose Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses where he served as an elder for the past 13 years.
In addition to his wife and mother, survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Nicholas B. and Andrea Hitchcock, Montrose; brother and sister-in-law, Thomas L. and Julie Hitchcock, Owego, NY; half sisters and spouses, Mary Ann and James Webster, Sayre, Gwendolyn and Allan Warner, Elk Lake, Wilma and Myron Severcool, East Rush, Gloria and Edward Mosier, Spring Lake; half-brothers and spouses, George and Aline Snell, Port Aranses, TX, Wilbert and Kathy Hitchcock, Port Crane, NY; nieces and nephews.
Services were held on Sunday, July 7 at 3 p.m. at the Montrose Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Route 706, Montrose. If desired, memorials may be made to a trust fund for his wife, c/o Peoples National Bank, PO Box 335, Montrose, PA 18801. Service inquiries should be directed to Garth Goodman.
Harry W. Zerbe
August 19, 2002
Harry Winfield Zerbe, age 76, of Forksville, PA passed away on Monday, Aug. 19, 2002 at the Williamsport Hospital, Williamsport, PA.
Harry was born near Reading, PA on June 16, 1925, a son of the late Oliver and Mary T. Weidner Zerbe. Harry worked for many years as a Machine Operator for Dana Corporation, an Auto Parts Manufacturing Plant in Reading. He retired to Forksville, PA in 1991.
Harry attended and participated in many activities at the Sullivan Terrace in Dushore, PA.
He was predeceased by his wife, Melva L. Zerbe.
Survivors include children in the Reading area and special friends, Connie and Vernon Bogart of Forksville.
Funeral services were held at the convenience of the family.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water Street, Dushore, PA.
Joseph Overfield
August 24, 2002
Mr. Joseph P. Overfield, age 88, of RR 2, Box 295, Meshoppen, PA (Shannon Hill), passed away at Gracious Living Estates in South Montrose on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2002.
Born in Meshoppen on May 9, 1914, he was the son of the late William and Mary McGavin Overfield. Mr. Overfield was the husband of the former Virginia Jennings, who passed away on July 27, 1989. They were marriage for 46 years.
In his early years, Mr. Overfield was employed as a milk truck driver for A.B. Cole and Son in Meshoppen for 30 years. In 1955, he and his family purchased the family farm on Shannon Hill where he had a dairy farm for the next 33 years.
He was a member of the Meshoppen Men’s Club, and in his spare time he enjoyed visiting with his family and friends. He also enjoyed his grandchildren.
Surviving are his sons and their wives, Larry and Jane Overfield of Meshoppen, Bruce and Anna Overfield of Tunkhannock, Scott Overfield of Meshoppen and Jeff Overfield of Phoenix, AZ; daughters and their husbands, Carol and Craig Bridgman of Stonington, CT, Andrea Overfield and Barry Moyer of Fleetwood, PA, Jill and Tom Hoffman of Laceyville and Lisa and Peter Townsend of Meshoppen; brothers, Byron Overfield and Donald Overfield, both of Montrose; also 14 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Richard (Dick) Overfield in 2001; granddaughter, Stephanie Overfield in 1995; a brother, Henry Overfield and two sisters, Irene Fuller and Ethel Bunnell.
Funeral and committal services were held on Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 2 p.m. from the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main St., Meshoppen, with Rev. Kenneth Bitler, pastor of the Susquehanna United Methodist Church, officiating.
Interment will be at the convenience of the family in the Overfield Cemetery, Meshoppen. The Overfield family received friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 12 noon until the time of service.
Ethel Kitchen
August 20, 2002
Ethel M. “Susie” Camp Kitchen, 80, of Wyalusing RR1, Tuscarora Twp., PA passed away Tuesday Aug. 20, 2002 at the Skilled Nursing Unit, Memorial Hospital, Towanda, PA.
Born April 8, 1922 in LeRaysville, PA, she was a daughter of the late William P. and Jennie Clink Camp.
Ethel was a former employee of Remington Rand in Elmira, NY. She was a former member of the Franklin Twp. Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. Ethel’s life encompassed her home and family. She also enjoyed camping, crocheting, crafts, flowers and gardening.
Surviving are her companion of over 20 years, Ray E. Roberts, Sr., of RR1 Wyalusing; five children and their spouses, Sandra and Roy Salsman of RR1 Wyalusing; Delanson and Kimberly Kitchen of Haymarket, VA; Donald and Karen Kitchen of Sayre; Melodie and John McCutcheon of Sayre; Maria and Ron Hadlock of Sayre; several grandchildren and great grandchildren, her sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Dean Olsen of Orem, UT; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Harry Camp, Sr. in 1995.
A graveside memorial service was held Sunday, Aug. 25 at 2 p.m. at the Camptown Cemetery, with Rev. Helen Learn, pastor of the Camptown United Methodist Church, officiating.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda.
There were no calling hours.
Jewel Lang Fiorini
August 24, 2002
Jewel Lang Fiorini, age 84, of Mildred, PA, died on Aug. 24, 2002 in Charleston, SC. Born October 24, 1917, she was baptized, confirmed and marriage at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Mildred. She was the daughter of James Lang and Mary Finan Lang, the sister of John and Ruth Lang. She was marriage to John Fiorini for 54 years until they were separated by his death in 2000.
Jewel is survived by their four children: John Fiorini, III, Mary Brzezinski. Anne Battin and Mark Fiorini. She is also survived by six grandchildren: Cara Baylus, John C. and Michael Fiorini, William Kimmins and Nicholas and Catherine Fiorini.
Jewel Fiorini was a graduate of Dushore High School and Temple University. She taught English and History at Cherry Township High School (now Turnpike Elementary) from 1939-1950. She taught English and Social Studies at Sullivan Highland High School (Sonestown) from 1957-1963 and at Sullivan County High School from 1963 until her retirement in 1981. She was the faculty sponsor for the Student Teachers of America.
Jewel was very active in the community throughout her life. She served on the Sullivan County Children and Youth Services Board for more than 25 years, becoming an Honorary Board member in 1998. Her dedication to preserving the history and artifacts of Sullivan County led to both the foundation and expansion of the Sullivan County Historical Society, where she was an active member, coordinating volunteers and serving on the Board of Directors. She was a long-time member of Delta Kappa Gamma International, an honorary society for exceptional teachers.
Her family requests that those who wish may make memorial donations directly to the Sullivan County Historical Society, Box 252, Laporte, PA 18626.
Funeral services will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church in Mildred on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 12 p.m. with interment following the service.
Local arrangements were entrusted to the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter Street, Dushore, PA.
John Ervine
August 20, 2002
John DeLos Ervine, 77, of Bossier City, LA, died at Shumpard Hospital on Aug. 20, 2002 after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born at home in Rush Twp., PA, a son of Ray and Hazel Ervine. A graduate of Rush High School, Class of 1942, he entered the U.S. Army Corps and participated in the North African and Italian campaigns during WW II and later served in the U.S.A.F. until his retirement in 1969. He was later employed with the U.S. Postal Service and retired in 1985.
He was an active member in the Shreveport-Bossier Chapter of the DAV-Disabled Veterans of LA, the Haughton Lodge #95 F&AM, the Arab Unit of the El Karubah Temple of Shreveport, American Legion Post 388, the Village Lions Club of Haughton, LA, an active participant in the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Posse Program and served as scoutmaster for several years of the Boy Scout Troop sponsored by Love Chapel. John was an active member of the Love Chapel United Methodist Church, having served on several committees.
Survivors include a daughter, Kathy (Bruce) Buck of Milton, FL; two sons, John M. (Debra) Ervine of Meridianville, AL and Patrick D. (Beth) Ervine of Alexandria, LA; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three sisters, Audrey Keefer of Elizabethtown, PA, Joyce (Jerry) Jayne of Idaho Falls, ID and Kay Ervine of South Waverly, PA; two brothers, Wayne Ervine of Vale, OR and Sidney (Ruth) Ervine of Salina, UT.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Florence A. “Connie” in 1991; brothers, Gerald in 1987, Curtis in 1991; sisters, Lucy Gerstle in 1985, Marie Strohl in 1998, Irene DaVall in 1998, Myra Ervine in 1995 and Anita Newhart in 1998.
A memorial service was held at Love Chapel United Methodist Church, Haughton, LA on Aug. 23 with the Rev. John Lavo and Rev. Elaine Alston, officiating. Interment will be at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery .
Memorials may be directed to the Louisiana Lions Eye Foundation, 222 Gravier Street, Suite B, New Orleans, LA 70111, the American Cancer Society or charity of your choice.
Catherine Devine
August 21, 2002
Catherine I. Devine, 90, of Windsor, NY passed away suddenly Wednesday evening, Aug. 21, 2002 at River Mede Manor Nursing Home in Binghamton, NY. She was predeceased by her husband, Guy W. Devine.
She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Virginia and Robert Mallery, Endwell; four grandchildren, Andrew and Mary Lou Mallery, Robert Mallery, Michael and Mary Mallery, Catherine and Kirk Kuntzleman; nine great-grandchildren, Deanna, Melissa, Jessica, Miranda, Erica, Kory, Brian, Kody and Emily; a sister, Pauline Taylor, Apalachin; two sisters-in-law, Pearl Devine, Rush, and Arlene Bennett, LeRaysville; also several nieces and nephews.
She was a member of the Free Methodist Church, Binghamton, a retired employee of Singer Link Corporation, with 17 years of service, a member of the West Windsor Volunteer Firemen’s Auxiliary for 15 years and a member of the Hilltop Bowling and Senior League.
Funeral services were held at the J.F. Rice Funeral Home, Inc., 150 Main St., Johnson City, NY, Saturday, Aug. 24 at 11 a.m. The Rev. Elvin S. Murphy officiated. Burial was in Rushville Cemetery, Rushville, PA.
The family received friends at the Funeral Home, Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, those wishing, may make memorial contributions to the West Windsor Fire Dept., Karla Drive, Windsor, NY, 13965 in Catherine I. Devine’s memory.
Craig Manney
Aug. 18, 2002
Craig A. Manney, age 51, of Stevensville, PA, well-known Wyalusing area insurance executive, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2002 in Virginia after suffering a heart attack.
Craig was born in Danville, July 9, 1951, a son of Aaron Manney of Stevensville and the late Shirley Davies Manney. He graduated from the Chichester High School, a member of the Class of 1969 and graduated from West Chester State College in 1973. He marriage the former Laurie Williams of Wyalusing on Sept. 21, 1974.
Craig began his 26-year career with Tuscarora-Wayne Mutual Insurance Company in August of 1976 in claims. Throughout his years of service, he received numerous promotions and in 1993 was promoted to vice-president of claims.
He continued his education and earned the IIA certification in General Insurance in 1980, Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) in 1988, Associate in Management in 1990 and Associate in Claims in 1997.
Craig’s professional associations are as follows: president of the Northeast Group Association; member of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the Society of the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters, serving as president 1991-1992; member of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Claims Association, serving as president for years 1987 and 1995; past chairman of the Pennsylvania Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (PAMIC) claims committee and remained active on the committee; served on the PAMIC Urban Insurance Alternative Task Force and served on the Joint Fraud Prevention Task Force sponsored by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Insurance Department, the Attorney General’s Office and the Pennsylvania Insurance Fraud Authority.
Craig was also very involved with his local community and was responsible for the running of the Camptown Races for the past 19 years. He served for several years on the Wyalusing Library Board during the renovation of the building.
He was also very active as a scout leader with Camptown Cub and Boy Scouts. He was Distinguished Unit Commissioner for Pack 4, Troop 4 and Crew 4. He was the Assistant Cub Master for Pack 4 and was wood-badge trained.
Craig was a member of the Wyalusing United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his spouse, Laurie, at home; two sons, Josh and Tim, both at home; a daughter, Becca, at home; his father, Aaron Manney, Stevensville, and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held today, Thursday, Aug. 22 at 11 a.m. at the Wyalusing United Methodist Church with the Rev. Russell Pierce, his pastor, officiating. Interment will be in the Wyalusing Cemetery .
Friends and family called on Wednesday, Aug. 21 at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, One Grovedale Lane, Wyalusing, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Memorials may be directed to the Camptown Cub and Boy Scouts, PO Box 512, Wyalusing, PA18853; Wyalusing Public Library, PO Box 98, Wyalusing, PA 18853; Wyalusing United Methodist Church, PO Box 155, Wyalusing, PA 18853 or the Prison Fellowship Ministries, c/o Mail Processing Center, PO Box 1550, Merrifield, VA 22116-1550.
Gerald Patroskey
Aug. 14, 2002
Mr. Gerald W. Patroskey, age 53, of RR2, Box 324, Mehoopany, PA (Jenningsville) passed away late Wednesday evening, Aug. 14, 2002 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.
Born in Meshoppen on Nov. 11, 1948, he was the son of Violet Mae Redmond Patroskey and the late Harry Patroskey, who passed away in 1976.
Mr. Patroskey was a graduate of Wyalusing Valley High School, Class of 1967. Over the years, he was employed by the Tunkhannock Shoe Factory, he was a housefather at St. Michael’s School in Hoban Heights and was employed at Procter and Gamble, through Kelly Employment Services.
In his spare time, Mr. Patroskey enjoyed the outdoors, while fishing and hunting.
He is survived by his mother, Violet Mae Patroskey of Tunkhannock; a brother, Robert Patroskey of Tunkhannock; an aunt, Charlotte Fassett of Sayre and several cousins.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, Aug. 17 at 2 p.m. from the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main St., Laceyville, with the Rev. Charles Bishop of the Transue Community Church, officiating. Interment was in the Vaughn Cemetery in Mehoopany. Family and friends called at the funeral home on Saturday from 1 p.m. until the time of the service.
Peter Kilgus
Aug. 19, 2002
Peter (Pete) M. Kilgus, age 69, of Colley Township, Dushore, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Aug. 19, 2002 at Memorial Hospital in Towanda.
He was born on Dec. 24, 1932 in New York City, NY, a son of the late George and S. Ida Thurston Kilgus.
He was a graduate of Manhassat High School and attended Syracuse University. He was a veteran of the Korean War, having served in the United States Navy.
Prior to his retirement in 1993, he was employed in construction.
He had been a Sullivan County resident since 1974, moving from Altemont, NY.
He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church of Mildred, the United Iron Workers Union Local No. 489, a lifetime member of Mildred Legion Post No. 452, a lifetime member of New Albany VFW, the White Ash Land Association, of which he was a director and was a charter member and Past Exalted Ruler of Elks Lodge No. 2157 of Rotterdam, NY.
Pete was an avid hunter and fisherman.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Carol Barber Kilgus, at home; a daughter, Mrs. Kevin (Terry) Bullis of Dushore RR1; two sons, Peter Kilgus, Jr., Dushore RR1 and John Kilgus of Mertztown; his four grandchildren, Chad Kilgus, Tara Kilgus, Tim Bullis and Aaron Kilgus.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, George Kilgus, Jr.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, Aug. 24 at 10 a.m. in St. Francis of Assisi Church in Mildred, with the Rev. Father Michael Harris, as celebrant.
Interment will follow in Bella-Sylva Cemetery .
Friends and family are invited to call on Friday, Aug. 23 at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
A Military Pass In Review will be held on Friday evening at 7:15 p.m. in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Mildred Ambulance Association or the Dushore Ambulance, in his memory.
