Obituaries by LocationDr. James York Glimm
Dr. James York Glimm, 58, of Jackson Township died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2000, at home. He was an English professor at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania. Arrangements are being handled by Scureman’s, 130 S. Main St. Mansfield.
Raoul R. Koch, Accident Victim
Raoul R. Koch, 27, of 717 Cherry St. died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2000, in an automobile accident on Route 15 in Clinton County. He was employed by Berwick Industries, Berwick. He was a 1992 graduate of Williamsport Area High School and a graduate of the Hiram G. Andrews Trade Center, Johnstown. He was a member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. Born Dec. 24, 1972, in Haverhill, Mass., he was a son of Norman L. and Pamela K. Wertz Koch. Surviving are his parents of Linden; his fiancee, Karen Buggy of this city; four brothers, Bradford G. of Salisbury Beach, Mass., Robert W. of Linden, Christopher A. of Linden and Terry L. in Florida; and maternal grandparents, Raymond and Myrtle Wertz of Linden. The funeral will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Knight-Confer’s, 1914 Memorial Ave., with the Rev. Max W. Furman, pastor of Elimsport United Methodist Church, officiating. The family will provide the flowers. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.
R. Mark Logan
CANTON - R. Mark Logan, 35, of Canton RR 1 died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2000, in Canton Township. He was a self-employed veal farmer for many years and was employed by C.A.F. Inc., Canton. He was a 1983 graduate of Canton High School. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and riding snowmobiles. He was on the wrestling team in high school. Born Oct. 26, 1964, in Blossburg, he was a son of Janice Roupp Brown and Robert Logan. Surviving are his wife, Kenya; two sons, Dustin and Cody at home; his parents, Janice and Milton Brown of Canton; maternal grandparents, Vandyne and Grace Roupp in Florida; paternal grandmother, Mabell Avery of Grove; two sisters, Lisa Castle and Theresa Brown, both of Canton; a brother, Scott Brown of Canton; two half-brothers, Donald Brown of Canton and Marty Brown in Tennessee; three nieces; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Pepper’s, Springbrook Drive, with the Rev. Duane Taylor officiating. Interment will be in Beech Flats Cemetery, Canton Township. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 tonight.
Laura Y. Peake
WELLSBORO - Laura Y. Peake, 94, of Wellsboro RR 3 died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2000, in Broad Acres Health and Rehabilitation Center. Her husband, Milton G. Peake, died in 1989. She was a retired schoolteacher and Tioga County auditor. She was a Tioga County Republican committeewoman and member of Mary Wells Chapter 452, Order of the Eastern Star, Wellsboro, and Charleston Valley Grange 54. She received an over-50-year consecutive voting plaque from the State of Pennsylvania. She graduated from Covington High School in 1922 and Mansfield Normal School, now Mansfield University. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Born Sept. 3, 1905, in Covington, she was a daughter of Frederick and Lottie Ferry Youmans. Surviving are three daughters, Helen West of Wellsboro, Beverly Kiely of Denver, Colo., and Carol M. Turner of Severna Park, Md.; a son, Merrill H. Peake in Colorado; two sisters, Margaret Stratton of Wellsboro and Bertha Rolfe of Troy; a brother, Elwin Youmans of Covington; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter, Shirley Peake; three brothers, Vernon, Fremont and Kenneth Youmans, and a sister, Irene Youmans. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the church, 130 Main St., with the Rev. Dr. Robert K. Greer officiating. Internment will be in Welsh Settlement Cemetery. An Eastern Star service will be at 8 tonight at Tussey-Mosher’s, 130 Main St. The family will provide the flowers. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 tonight
Norma A. Allabach
WATSONTOWN - Norma A. Allabach, 78, a borough native, died Monday, Aug. 21, 2000, at the home of her sister, Jean A. Fisher of White Deer, following a six-week illness. She retired in 1974 after 33 years from the Philco-Ford-Zenith Corp. She a member of the First Lutheran Church. She was a member of the National Wildlife Federation. She was a 1939 graduate of Watsontown High School. Born Dec. 27, 1921, she was a daughter of Jesse M. “Jack” and Florence M. Gold Allabach. Surviving, besides her sister, are a companion, LaRue Yost of McEwensville; a niece and five nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Thelma Metzger; and a brother, Charles Allabach. The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Cronrath’s, 308 Main St., with the Rev. Dr. Terrence Goad officiating. Burial will be in Watsontown Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday.
Thelma V. Gauger
WATSONTOWN - Thelma V. Gauger, 91, of Watsontown RD 2 died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2000. She and her husband, Curtis W. Gauger, celebrated their 36th wedding anniversary Sept. 27. She was employed 34 years by Sears and Roebuck, Milton. She was a 1927 graduate of Milton High School. She was a past worthy matron and member of the Order of the Eastern Star Lodge 77, and a past member of the Soroptomist Club, both at Milton, and the McEwensville Garden Club. She was a member of St. Andrew United Methodist Church, Milton, and had attended Messiah Lutheran Church, McEwensville. Born Oct. 11, 1909, at Kill Deer, she was a daughter of Jacob C. and Mary E. Herald Snyder. Surviving, besides her husband, are a brother, Marshall Snyder of Muncy; three nieces; and four nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Glenward; and a sister, Isabel Beckly. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Ranck’s, 125 N. Front St., Milton. Internment will be in Milton Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 10:30 a.m. Friday.
Dr. James York Glimm
MANSFIELD - The funeral is Friday for Dr. James York Glimm, 58, of Mansfield, who died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2000, after a lengthy illness. He was the husband of Marjorie Kuentz-Hoffman Glimm. A Mansfield University of Pennsylvania English professor of 30 years, he wrote “Flatlanders and Ridgerunners” in 1982 and “Snakebite” in 1991. He received his doctorate from the University of Texas in 1968. Born May 20, 1942, in Mineola, N.Y., he was a son of James M. and Dorothy York Glimm. Surviving, besides his wife, are two daughters, Bronwen Glimm of Wellsboro and Alyssa Glimm of Kutztown; two sons, Gavin Glimm in Australia and Jordan Glimm of Blossburg; two stepdaughters, Coty Hoffman at home and Kristin Albaugh of Williamsport; two sisters, Nancy Glimm of New York City and Barbara Glimm of Garden City, N.Y.; and three grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. at Scureman’s, 130 S. Main St., with the Rev. James Palmer officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday.
Gordon Earl Hendricks
FLEMINGTON - Gordon Earl Hendricks, 87, of 301 Wright St. died Monday, Aug. 21, 2000, at Susque-View Home and Health Center, Lock Haven. He and his wife, the former Elizabeth I. Herman, observed their 34th wedding anniversary March 16. His first wife, the former Alberta Temple, died in 1942. He retired in 1978 from the Hammermill Paper Co. He was a member of B.P.O.E. 182, Lock Haven, the National Square Dancers Association, the Keen Club in Woolrich and the Hammermill Retirees Association. He was a member of the Blanchard Church of Christ. Born June 26, 1913, in Marsh Creek, he was a son of David H. and Mary Ellen Wagner Hendricks. Surviving, besides his wife, are two daughters, Jere Lynn Kline of Bellefonte and Sandra A. Johnson of Horseheads, N.Y.; two stepsons, A. Robert Kelley and Thomas E. Kelley of Bucyrus, Ohio; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a stepson, Wayne O. Miller; and two brothers, George I. and G. Marlin Hendricks. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Wetzler’s, 320 Main St., Mill Hall, with the Rev. Russel J. Moldovan, his pastor, officiating. Internment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Thursday.
Robert A. Knittle, Business Owner
Robert A. Knittle, 36, of 910 Ward St. died Monday, Aug. 21, 2000. He was the owner and operator of Knittle’s Country Corner. He was a member of the Sons of American Legion Post 104. Born Oct. 10, 1963, in this city, he was a son of John F. and Sara Bower Knittle. Surviving, besides his mother and stepfather, Norbert Crouse of Williamsport, are two brothers, David G. Knittle of Erie and John F. Knittle of Hughesville; and three sisters, Debra J. Schreiber of Dillsburg, Elizabeth A. Terry of Harrisburg and Anita L. Crouse of Loysville. A private graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Montoursville Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are being handled by Spitler’s, 733 Broad St., Montoursville.
Madelyn Long
RENOVO - Madeyln Long, 47, of 350 Huron Ave died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2000, at home. She was graduate of Renovo High School. She was a social member of the American Legion here. She was a member of Zion’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. Born July 30, 1953, in Renovo, she was a daughter of Charles B. and Gertrude M. Saltsman Long. Surviving are three brothers, Charles B. Long of Renovo and Richard and Doug Long, both of New Cumberland; and two sisters, Pamela Long of Camp Hill and Laura Long of New Cumberland. She was predeceased by two sisters, Ruth Ann McGaha and Jean Marie Putnam; and a stepfather, Delmar Putnam. A graveside service will be at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Fairview Cemetery with the Rev. Donald G. Nice officiating. Arrangements are being handled by Maxwell’s, 205 Fifth St.
Rosalind M. Young
Rosalind M. Young, 63, 1705 Richards Ave. died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2000, at home. She and her husband, Dale W. Young, observed their 43rd wedding anniversary May 4. She was a teacher’s aid for 18 years for Loyalsock Township School District. She was a member of the Pennsylvania State Education Association and the Williamsport Country Club. She was a member of Faxon-Kenmar United Methodist Church. She graduated from South Williamsport High School in 1955. Born March 22, 1937, in South Williamsport, she was a daughter of Robert W. Sr. and Margaret Pendergast Miller. Surviving, besides her husband, are a daughter, Michele Daskivich of this city; a son, Michael J. Young of Dallas, Pa.; and three grandchildren, Joshua Young and Taylor and Tiffany Daskivich. The funeral will be at noon Thursday in the church, 1351 Clayton Ave., with her pastor, the Rev. Ronald O. Doan, officiating. Internment will be in Montoursville Cemetery. The family will provide the flowers. Friends may call at Noll’s, 1 E. Central Ave., South Williamsport, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday.
Victoria Zarate
Victoria “Jaime” Zarate, 74, of 1535 Grampain Blvd. died Monday, Aug. 21, 2000, at Williamsport Hospital. She and her husband, Ralph C. Zarate, celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary July 9. She was a homemaker. She was an avid sports enthusiast who enjoyed sewing and quilting. Born June 30, 1926, in Johnstown, she was a daughter of Joseph and Marcellena Jaime. Surviving, besides her husband, are two daughters, Dolores J. Mayer of this city and Victoria Jean Zazarine of Mulberry, Fla.; two brothers, Victor Jaime of Washington, D.C., and Sal Jaime of Tombstone, Ariz.; two sisters, Lena Ramirez and Gloria Cornell, both of Johnstown; and four grandchildren, Cotton and Ben Mayer, Trina Smith and Christopher Zazarine; and three great-grandchildren. The funeral and burial in Wildwood Cemetery will be at the convenience of the family. The family will provide the flowers. Arrangements are being handled by Crouse’s, 133 E. Third St.
George E. Cline Sr.
George E. Cline Sr., 93, DuBoistown, formerly of Gordon St., died Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2000, at the Williamsport Home. His wife, the former Margaret E. Miller, died in 1998. He retired in 1971 from the former Williamsport plant of Bethlehem Steel. He was a member of Memorial Baptist Church, Williamsport. Born Nov. 7, 1906, in Salladasburg, he was a son of Herbert J. and Bessie L. Thomas Cline. Surviving are a daughter, Eleanore Bennett of Montoursville; two sons, George E. Jr. of Ruskin, Fla., and William M. of South Williamsport; a brother, Lynwood of Montoursville; two sisters, Clarice Schooley of Painted Post, N.Y. and Dorothea Smith of this city; 15 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, James E., who died this month. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Noll’s, 1 E. Central Ave., South Williamsport, with Pastor Jeffry Williams, his pastor, officiating. Internment will be in Green Lawn Memorial Park, Montgomery RR. Friends may call at the funeral home from noon to 1 p.m. Friday. The family will provide the flowers.
Pauline L. Hause
LEWISBURG - Pauline L. Hause, 89, formerly of Kelly Apartments, J.P.M. Road, died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2000, at Evangelical Community Hospital. Her husband, Willis A. Hause, died in 1997. She received her high school diploma in 1989 from Milton High School at 78 years of age. She was part of a group that performed gospel music on a weekly radio show at WKOK radio, Sunbury. She enjoyed playing piano, banjo, guitar, accordion and ukulele; writing poetry and children’s stories; crocheting, and fishing. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, New Columbia, where she taught Sunday school in primary and adult classes and was a lay leader. Born Aug. 8, 1911, in New Columbia, she was a daughter of George and Minnie Waltman Hoffman. Surviving are four daughters, Barbara Prowant of Wellsboro, Patricia Fry of New Columbia, Judith Boyer of Watsontown and Charlotte Reynolds of White Deer; a son, Richard Hause of White Deer; 20 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four sisters, Tillie Wright, Edna Share, Mary Moore and Vivian L. Hoffman; and three brothers, Proctor, Emanuel and Robert Hoffman. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Cronrath’s, S. Second and St. Louis streets, with the Rev. Ralph M. Hibbs officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, New Columbia. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday.
D. Jean Huffman
WATSONTOWN - D. Jean Huffman, 69, of Watsontown RR 1 died Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2000, at home. She and her husband, George C. Huffman, observed their 46th wedding anniversary June 4. She was employed at the former Philco Corp. for 17 years. She attended Watsontown schools. She was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church. Born July 15, 1931, in Delaware Township, Northumberland County, she was a daughter of C. Fred and Catherine E. Cromley Truckenmiller. Surviving, besides her husbandand her mother of Watsontown RR 1, are a daughter, Bonnie Chalmers of Dewart; a sister, Nancy Blair of Hummelstown; and a grandson. She was predeceased by a sister, Mary Louise Starr. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, with the Rev. Terrance W. Goad, her pastor, officiating. The family will provide the flowers. Arrangements are being handled by Brooks’, 207 Broadway St., Turbotville.
Dorothy Thurston Warner
Dorothy Thurston Warner, 73, formerly of 801 W. Fourth St. died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2000, at the home of a daughter in Reddick, Fla., following a lengthy illness. Her husband, Charles Warner, died in 1990. Her first husband, Maynard Emerson Thurston Jr., died in 1958. Born July 21, 1927, in Trout Run, she was a daughter of Harold Paul and Grace Elizabeth Larison Durkee. Surviving are four daughters, Donna Ann Fera of Liberty, S.C.; Sandy K. McQuaig of Reddick, Fla., and Patricia Jane Brown and June L. Hill, both of this city; a son, Louis I. Thurston of Portland, Ore.; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Summit Cemetery, White Pine, with the Rev. Richard W. Miller, pastor of Lycoming Presbyterian Church, officiating. The family will provide the flowers. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are being handled by Knight-Confer’s, 1914 Memorial Ave.
Francis B. Woodhouse
Francis B. “Woody” Woodhouse, 71, of Morris RR 1 died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2000, at home. He and his wife, the former Mabel M. Costello, observed their 33rd wedding anniversary July 21. He retired from Conrail as a track patrolman for the railroad after 44 years. He was an Army veteran who operated tanks overseas during World War II. He was a member of the National Rifle Association. He attend Cedar Run Area schools. Born March 15, 1929, in Woodhouse, he was a son of Willard Tompkins and Emma L. Woodhouse. Surviving, besides his wife, are three sons, Francis B. Jr. of Lebanon; Donald L. of Elizabethtown and Rennie R. of Morris; two daughters, Kathy Matthews of Whitehouse, Tenn. and Emily A. Losinger of Wellsboro; a stepdaughter, Luann Ussulman of Wilton, N.H.; two stepsons, Michael Ussulman of Madison, Tenn. and David J. Ussulman of Nasuha, N.H.; 14 grandchidlren; and six great-grandchildren. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. There will be no visitation.
