Obituaries by LocationRonald Giddish
Nov. 14, 2002
Ronald E. Giddish, age 62, of 108 Church St., Wyalusing, PA, passed away
suddenly at his home on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2002 after suffering a heart attack.
Ron was born in Bristol, CT on April 27, 1940, a son of the late George and Eleanor Aust Giddish. He graduated from high school in Bristol and attended a local tech school. Ron served with the U.S. Marine Corps in Lebanon. He was an extremely gifted and talented toolmaker and model maker for the aerospace industry, working for many years for Hartford Aircraft. He later worked for the Colt Firearms Company of Hartford. He moved to Swoyersville, PA where he was employed by Belrick Corp. He also taught Math, Calculus and Machine Shop at the Luzerne County Community College until he retired to Wyalusing.
Currently, Ron was operating his own business, REG Tooling, Wyalusing.
Ron was a member of the National Rifle Association and a member of the Sayre Sportsmen’s Club.
Surviving are his fiancee, Susanne Cerniglia, Wyalusing and a brother, Timothy Giddish of Bristol, CT.
A memorial service was held on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. at St. Mary’s of the Assumption Catholic Church, Wyalusing, with the Rev. Kenneth M. Seegar, pastor, presiding. Interment was in Bristol, CT.
Memorials may be directed to St. Mary’s Building Fund, RR4, Box 4003, Wyalusing, PA 18853 or the Wyalusing Ambulance Association, c/o Jane Dietz, PO Box 787, Wyalusing, PA 18853.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 1 Grovedale Lane, Wyalusing.
Earl Warburton
Sunday, Nov. 10, 2002.
Funeral services were held for Earl Bruce Warburton, age 78, on Thursday, Nov. 14 in St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Overton, with the Rev. Robert Martin, pastor, officiating. Mr. Warburton passed away on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2002.
Special music was provided by Mary Lambert.
Interment followed in the Warburton Hill Cemetery .
Pallbearers were Jesse Reibson, Brian Warburton, Nick Molyneaux, Bruce Warburton, Jim Smith and Shawn Molyneaux.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore.
Emily Dial
Nov. 18, 2002
Mrs. Emily Elizabeth Dial, age 87, of Point Pleasant, WV, passed away on Monday, Nov. 18, 2002 at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Towanda Memorial Hospital.
Emily was born Dec. 23, 1914 in Wayne County, WV, daughter of the late Tilden A. and Esther Belle Maynard Hay. She graduated from the Huntington High School and received her bachelor and master’s degrees from Marshall University, Huntington, WV. Emily taught elementary school in Wayne County, WV and Ashville, OH for many years.
She enjoyed quilting and was a member of the Senior Citizens Center in Point Pleasant. Mrs. Dial was a former resident of the Wyalusing Personal Care Home.
Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Dale and Ida-Ann Mayo, Glen Cove, NY and David Kyle and Peggy Mayo, Valley City, OH; eleven grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two husbands, Glenn Hayse Mayo and Albert Cecil Dial and her brothers and sisters.
A funeral service was held on Nov. 19 at 11:30 a.m. at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, with the Rev. Donn Hauser, pastor of the Independent Baptist Church, Towanda, officiating. Interment was in the Dock’s Creek Cemetery, Kenova, WV.
Pearl Devine
Nov. 17, 2002
Mrs. Pearl Devine, age 76, of Montrose, PA, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2002 at Tyler Memorial Hospital, Tunkhannock.
She was born in Binghamton, NY on Jan. 17, 1926. Her mother was Edna Guisewhite Way and her father was Earl Way. She was the wife of the late Louis Devine, who passed away Jan. 10, 1985.
Mrs. Devine worked for several years at the Meshoppen Dress Factory. She enjoyed sewing and crocheting. Pearl was a loving mother and grandmother.
A daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Francis Flynn, four grandchildren, Brett Flynn, Andrea Aukema, Todd and Scott Canfield; four great-grandchildren, Chelsy Canfield, Cole Aukema, Ethan Flynn and Grace Aukema; a sister, Ann Way; two brothers, Earl and Bob Way; two sisters-in-law, Nancy Way and Arlene Bennett; several nieces, nephews and cousins survive Pearl.
Her daughter, Thelma Canfield, a brother, George Way and a sister, Elizabeth Williams, also predeceased her.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. at the Rushville Church, Rushville, with the Rev. Bernard Graham of Birchardville, officiating, for all family and friends. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1101 Hill St., Jessup, PA 18434.
Arrangements were made by the Daniel K. Regan Funeral Home, Montrose.
Wayne Campbell
Nov. 16, 2002
Mr. L. Wayne Campbell, age 87, of RR5, Box 74, Montrose, PA (Lawton), passed away on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002 at the Endless Mountains Health Systems in Montrose.
Born June 8, 1915 in Homets Ferry, Wyalusing Township, Wayne was the son of the late Charles O. and Isabella Kinne Campbell.
Wayne was a 1932 graduate of the Camptown High School. He worked on the family dairy farm in Homets Ferry with his brother, Henry until 1965.
On June 16, 1962, Wayne marriage the former Lucille Sterling. In May 1965, Wayne and Lucille began operating Campbell’s Store in Lawton. Even after his retirement, Wayne continued to work in the store daily until shortly before his death.
Wayne enjoyed visiting with his friends and had a humorous story for every occasion.
Survivors include a daughter, Denise Campbell of Lawton; brothers, Henry L. Campbell of the Bradford County Manor, Burlington and Charles M. Campbell of Columbus, GA; nieces, nephews, cousins and his beloved pets, Lucky and Maggie. Wayne was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille in 1996 and his brother, Fred in 1994.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. at the Rush United Methodist Church with Pastors Larry and Nancy Russell of the church and Rev. Richard Vieldhouse of the Orwell Bible Church, officiating. There will be no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to Radio Station WPEL, PO Box 248, Montrose, PA 18801 or to the Rush Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 5, Lawton, PA 18828.
Arrangements were made through the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main St., Laceyville.
Vincent Albers
Nov. 15, 2002
Colonel Vincent A. Albers, Jr., USMC (Retired), age 73, of Dushore, PA passed away on Friday evening, Nov. 15, 2002 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. He was born in Cincinnati, OH on Nov. 9, 1929, a son of the late Vincent A. Albers, Sr. and the former Marie Ungeheuer Albers.
Colonel Vincent A. Albers, Jr., USMC (Retired) served 21 years of active duty. Primarily an infantryman, he did learn computer science as a secondary field. In this area, he was ultimately involved in the design, implementation and management of the Marine Corps’ Joint Uniform Military Pay System/Manpower Management System (JUMPS/MMS). An innovator, he applied computer science to a variety of Marine Corps management and tactical systems. He was responsible for the successful integration of several systems and was the head of Manpower Management Information Systems Branch (HQMC) until retiring to form his own consulting firm.
As an enlisted man, he rose to the grade of sergeant. As an officer, he commanded units of platoon, company and battalion strength. His personal decorations include the Silver Star, the Legion of Merit, the Navy-Marine Corps Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal, the Purple Heart and two Vietnamese Crosses of Gallantry.
He was a graduate of Rice University and held a master’s degree from American University in Computer Science. His master’s degree included the specialized fields of Computer Science and Operations Research. In this latter area, he postulated Circumventing the Northwest Corner Solution, which was later confirmed at MIT. For five years, he was an adjunct professor at American University in the field of Computer Science and for an additional five years at Pepperdine University in the field of Human Resources Management. He was an honors graduate of the Basic School, the Amphibious Warfare School and the Naval War College.
After retiring from the Marine Corps, Colonel Albers became president of Hidden Springs Farm, Inc., located in Dushore. He provided consulting services to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Office of Personnel Management, the National Urban League, the Social Security Administration, the Defense Personnel Support Center, the U.S. Customs Service, the National Park Service, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, American University, Pepperdine University, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the New Jersey Department of Transportation and the National Center for State Courts. He was a lecturer and consultant to the Judicial Colleges of the states of New Jersey, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois and Ohio. He testified as an expert witness in cases involving computer law and was a court-appointed special consultant in the Transit Casualty Company insurance receivership. He was also a consultant to specific courts including juvenile, municipal, circuit, superior, civil and common pleas. He was actively involved in the design of systems in the states of Kansas, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Col. Albers was cofounder and chief executive officer of the Child Alert Foundation, a 501 (c) 3 tax exempt charitable organization, which provides a state of the art software community notification system for law enforcement to help prevent child abductions.
Col. Albers was a member of St. Basil’s Catholic Church, Dushore, and also served as past commander and judge advocate of Loyalsock Post #996 American Legion, Dushore, and the 40/8 Honor Society. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Tucker Albers; a son, Vincent A. Alberts, III of Dushore; a daughter, Janet Marie Albers of Miami, FL; a brother, W. Paul Albers of Houston, TX; sisters-in-law and spouses, Patricia and Maj. Thomas F. Manley, USMC (Ret.) of Alexandria, VA and Janet and Maj. James Bloom, USA (Ret.) of Lake of the Woods, VA and numerous nieces and nephews in Virginia, Ohio and Arizona.
Funeral services were held from the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 9:30 a.m. and was followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Basil’s Church, Dushore, with the Rev. Michael B. Harris, his pastor, presiding. Interment was in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA.
Military honors and pallbearers were accorded by members of Loyalsock Post #996, American Legion, Dushore.
Military pallbearers were Jim Reynolds, Dave Getz, Bernie Litzelman, Mike Gregori, Sr., John McCarthy, Abraham Goodyear.
Colorguard: Joe Saring, Jay Stein, Francis Barry, Charles Marvasso; Dave Fox, Sergeant-at-Arms.
Friends called Monday evening at the funeral home. Members of Loyalsock Post #996 passed in review at 7 p.m.
Memorials may be directed to the American Legion Scholarship Fund, c/o Loyalsock Post 996 American Legion, PO Box 171, Dushore, PA 18614.
Clifford Woodruff, Sr.
Nov. 9, 2002
On Nov. 9, 2002, Clifford Woodruff, Sr., age 69, of Wyalusing, PA, passed away at Towanda Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his family.
Born on Nov. 19, 1932, Clifford was a lifelong resident of Bradford County. A hard worker from a very young age, he was a jack of all trades and worked a wide variety of positions at numerous locations throughout his life. He was formerly employed by Taylor Packing, Welles Mill, Inc. and the Latini farm. In 1992, Clifford retired from Sylvania after more than 28 years of employment. On the side, Clifford was known for "donating" his skill and knowledge of firearms. Through his years of hunting, Clifford reloaded bullets for countless friends and family members. Having earned a reputation as an excellent marksman, Clifford soon became an in demand individual for siting in hunting rifles.
Later in his life, Clifford’s hobbies included playing dominoes, walking and gabbing with people. With his wife, Janice at his side, Clifford masterminded countless family barbecues. Above all, Clifford enjoyed pampering their beloved cat, Ringo and spending time with his family. Nothing gave him more pleasure than being with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all of whom he was extremely proud. Clifford and Janice never missed the opportunity to attend birthday parties or school functions. They often drove great distances to spend time with their great-grandchildren and Clifford looked forward to their travels be it to New York, Maryland or Michigan.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Janice (Dixon) Woodruff of Wyalusing; his children, Clifford, Jr. and Shirley Woodruff of Laceyville, Judy and Roger Hamilton of Wyalusing, Bonnie Marie Woodruff of Marquette, MI; a sister and brother-in-law, Dan and Evelyn Kithcart of Silvara; sisters-in-law, Lillian Dixon and Nancy Sarnosky of Meshoppen; a sister-in-law and her spouse, Myrna and Reuben Kinney of Herrickville; his grandchildren, Clifford, III and Cindy Woodruff of Frederick, MD, Randy Woodruff of Tunkhannock, Daniel Woodruff of Tunkhannock, Vicki Armitage Millard of Wyalusing, Leroy (Jim), Jr. and Christie Armitage of Binghamton, NY and Melanie Phillips of Marquette, MI; the great-grandchildren, who were the lights of his life, Paige and McKenzi Millard, Colin, Heather and Logan Woodruff, Miranda Woodruff, Elana Armitage and last, but certainly not least, Miss Trinity Marie Shinkle, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Clifford was preceded in death by his parents, Ida and Marshall Woodruff, a brother, Howard Woodruff; half-brothers, Allie, Harvey, Toby, Francis and Karl Heeman; a half-sister, Jenny (Heeman) Wheaton; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Howard and Isabelle Dixon and sister-in-law, Beva Preston.
The family accepted visitors beginning at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at the McHenry Funeral Home, 106 Church St., Wyalusing.
The funeral services were held at 2 p.m., immediately following the viewing hour, with the Rev. Robert Brown, pastor, officiating.
Interment was in the Camptown Cemetery .
In lieu of flowers, individuals who wish to do so, should make charitable contributions to the Bradford County Humane Society, Ulster, PA 18850 in memory of Clifford’s love for animals and in honor of their fanciful feline, Ringo.
Earl Warburton
Nov. 10, 2002
Earl Bruce Warburton, age 78, a lifelong resident of Forks Township, Sullivan County, PA, passed away early Sunday morning, Nov. 10, 2002 after a brief illness.
He was born Jan. 19, 1924 at the family homestead, the son of the late Oscar and Lillian Driscoll Warburton.
Earl graduated from the Elkland Vocational High School in 1942. On Feb. 23, 1946, he marriage the former Shirley Day. They celebrated 56 years of marriage.
Earl was a dairy farmer and worked several years in the logging industry. He was a former Forks Township Supervisor and member of the East Forks Cemetery Association. Earl was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend. He enjoyed visits with his family in Montana and traveling around the United States with his wife and family, Jule and Marvin Driscoll. He enjoyed playing cards, hunting, woodworking and riding his four-wheeler around the farm and through his woods. He was an avid baseball and NY Yankees fan.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Warburton, at home; a son and daughter-in-law, James B. and Barbara Warburton of New Albany RR2; a daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and Darrel Reibson of Jersey Shore; six grandchildren, Bruce (Sandi) Warburton, Laraine (Keith) Bowen, Jennifer (Jim) Smith, Jesse (Jen) Reibson, Amy (Nick) Molyneux and Brian (Eileen) Warburton.
A brother, Lee Warburton of New Albany predeceased him.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, Nov. 14 at the St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Overton, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 11:30 a.m., with the Rev. Robert W. Martin, officiating.
Interment will be in the Warburton Hill Cemetery .
The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Dushore Ambulance Association, in lieu of flowers in Mr. Warburton’s memory.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore.
George Murray
Nov. 12, 2002
George B. Murray, age 78, well-known resident of Towanda RR5, Wysox Township, PA, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2002 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.
Born July 5, 1924 in Johnson City, NY, he was a son of the late George Francis Murray and Catherine Peterson Murray. George attended schools in Binghamton and was a graduate of Binghamton High School. He later served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. George was employed by IBM in Endicott and Owego, NY for 30 years until his retirement. Active in community and civic affairs, George was instrumental in the organization of the Wysox and Rome Police Departments, served as constable in Wysox Township and also served as a part-time police officer in Wyalusing, Monroeton and Towanda for many years. George served as Bradford County Detective for 11 years until his retirement from law enforcement.
He formerly owned and operated the Sol Spitulnik Fire Equipment business in Towanda for 10 years. George formerly served as an active school board member of the Towanda Area School District and the Northeast Bradford School District.
He was a member of SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Towanda, Towanda American Legion Post No. 42, the Fraternal Order of Police, the Pennsylvania State and County Detectives Association and was a former member of the Vigilante Engine Company of Rome. George enjoyed traveling, woodworking, raising quail and mowing his lawn.
Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Warner Murray, at home; his children, George R. Murray, Towanda, Peter X. and Stacey Murray, Towanda, Teresa A. Murray of Homets Ferry; a stepdaughter, Gail Williams and her husband, Irvin Williams of York; grandchildren, Jonathon, A.J., Stephanie, Jacob, Jorden and Miranda; a brother and sister-in-law, Chester and Marie Murray of Binghamton, NY; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 10 a.m. at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Third St., Towanda, with the Rev. Ronald Hughes, pastor, as celebrant. Interment will be later in the Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.
The family will receive friends on Friday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the George B. Murray Scholarship Fund, which will be established with both the Towanda Area School District, North Fourth St., Towanda, PA 18848 and the Northeast Bradford School District, in care of Debbie Kithcart, Citizens & Northern Bank, Route 6, PO Box 8, Wysox, PA 18854 or to the American Cancer Society, Bradford Unit, 1948, East Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701-3945 in his memory.
Thelma Manning
Nov. 12, 2002
Mrs. Thelma Swisher Manning, age 74, of RR1, Box 1421, Laceyville, PA (West Auburn), passed away at her home on Tuesday morning, Nov. 12, 2002.
Born in Endicott, NY on March 3, 1928, she was the wife of the late Harry Manning, who passed away on April 13, 1995. They were marriage for 47 years.
Mrs. Manning was a graduate of Laceyville High School, Class of 1946, after which she became a homemaker for her and her husband.
When she was able, she attended the Auburn Baptist Church in West Auburn. In her spare time, she enjoyed crafting and watching and feeding the wild birds around her home.
Surviving are an aunt, Mrs. Millie Taylor, Waverly, NY and several cousins. She was preceded in death by a sister, Rose Marie Swisher.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, Nov. 15 at 1 p.m. from the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main St., Laceyville, with the Rev. Tim Barnett of the Auburn Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Lacey St. Cemetery, Laceyville. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 7 to 9.
