Obituaries by LocationHenry Evans Sr.
Henry Evans, Sr., 86, formerly of Covington, Pa., passed away on Tuesday, April 10 2001, at Haggerty's Personal Care Home in Sayre, Pa.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY, (607) 733-7566.
Raymond J. Farrell
Raymond J. Farrell, 52, of Dushore, well known businessman of Dushore & Wyalusing, died Tuesday, April 10, 2001. Born Sept. 2, 1948, son of Valeria T. Stortini Farrell & the late Joseph G. Farrell.
He began working at Proctor & Gamble Paper Products Company, Mehoopany in 1968. He served in the US Army for 2 years during the Vietnam era, returning to his position at P&G. He retired in 1998 after 30 years of service. In July of 1979, Ray and his brother Jerry opened Farrell Auto Parts, the NAPA store in Dushore.
Surviving besides his wife at home and mother of Dushore are a son, Stephen M. of Dushore; daughter & son-in-law, Angela F. & Jeff Higley of Forksville; 3 brothers & sisters-in-law, Gerald J. & Maria Farrell of Dushore, James & Kris Farrell of Plymouth and Francis Farrell of Littleton, CO; several nieces & nephews.
Mass will be held Monday, April 16, 10 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Mildred. Interment will be in St. Basil's Cemetery, Dushore. Friends may call at Homer's, 206 Water St., Dushore, Sunday from 2-4 p.m. & 6-9 p.m. and Monday, at the church from 9 a.m. until time of Mass. Graveside Military Services will be accorded by members of McDermott Post #452 American Legion, Mildred, PA and members are asked to assemble and pass in review on Sunday, 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are directed to: The Raymond Farrell Memorial for the St. Basil's Restoration Fund, c/o Citizens & Northern Bank, PO Box 339, Dushore, PA 18614 or M&T Bank, PO Box 337, Dushore, PA 18614.
Dorothy M. Minnich
Dorothy M. Minnich, 79, of Nazarath, died April 10, 2001. Born Aug. 17, 1921 in Montgomery, she was the daughter of John C. & Nettie Mae Houser Morehart. Surviving: husband, Robert F. B. Minnich; daughter, Gail DeRea; 2 granddaughters. Funeral services Friday, 8 p.m. at Reichel Funeral Home, 220 Washington Park, Nazareth. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Friday. Graveside services Saturday, 10:30 a.m., Twin Hills Memorial Park, Muncy.
Jessie Thomas
Jessie Thomas, 90, of Turbotville, died Thursday, April 12, 2001. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Susan J. (Thomas) Morris of RR3 Muncy. The funeral will be Saturday, 1 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church, McEwensville. Friends may call Friday from 7-9 p.m. at Brooks Funeral Home, Turbotville, and again Saturday from noon-1 p.m. at the church. Contributions to the church.
Bernice A. Yost
Bernice A. Yost, 96, died Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at the Williamsport Home where she resided. Her husband, Charles Morehart, died Sept. 22, 1969.
Born August 18, 1904 in DuBoistown, she was the daughter of Samuel H. and Margaret Knauff Dunlap.
Bernice was a member of the Montoursville Trinity Assembly of God Church.
She is survived by a son, Ronald C. Morehart of Clarksville, VA; two daughters, Bernice D. Grimes of Mechanicsburg, Boni J. Jacobs of Kileen, TX; a brother, Dorsey S. Dunlap of S. Williamsport; 2 sisters, Evelyn Kimble of Williamsport, Mary Brown of Muncy; 8 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
There will be a graveside service Saturday, 11 a.m. at Montoursville Cemetery with the Rev. Jonathan W. Baker officiating. Friends may call at Spitler Funeral Home, 733 Broad St., Montoursville, Saturday, 10-11 a.m.
Carl S. Carson
Carl S. Carson, 60, of 1401 Alvin Ave., residing at 315 Lincoln Ave., died Friday, April 13, 2001 at RoseView Manor.
Arrangements are being handled by Crouse's, 133 E. 3rd St.
William D. King
William D. King, 39, of 2010 1/2 W. Fourth St., Williamsport, died Friday, April 13, 2001 in Williamsport.
Arrangements are being handled by Sanders', 821 Diamond St.
Florence H. Kulina
Florence H. Kulina, 87, of 500 Lorson Rd., Williamsport, died Thursday, April 12, 2001 at ManorCare Health Services, Jersey Shore. Born April 29, 1913 in Plymouth, she was the daughter of John & Apolonia Lutinski Lefko. Her husband of 30 years, Peter P. Kulina, died June 28, 1967.
She and her husband owned the former Wil-Mont Bar-B-Q and Motel in Faxon. Florence was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and had been an original parishioner of St. Ann's Church in Faxon.
Surviving are a son, James J. of Katy, TX; a daughter, Alice A. Lorson of Williamsport, with whom she resided with since 1997; 13 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother Alfred Lefko.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, 10 a.m. in the church, 5973 Jacks Hollow Rd., with her pastor, the Rev. Robert T. Busteed officiating. Burial will be in Wildwood Cemetery. Friends may call at Crouse's, 133 E. 3rd St., Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. with a christian wake service at 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: St. Ann's Catholic Church, 1220 Northway Rd., Williamsport or Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 5973 Jacks Hollow Rd.,Williamsport, PA 17702 or Susquehanna Regional Home Health, 1001 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport, PA 17701.|
Earle H. Gansell
Earle H. Gansell, 83, of Pembroke Pines, FL, and formerly of Philadelphia, died Tuesday, April 10, 2001 at the Hallandale Rehab Center. Born Dec. 25, 1917 in Montoursville, he was a son of Benjamin & Inez Shannon Gansell.
He was a tailor by trade and operated a store on 20th Street in Philadelphia for many years. Earle sang bass in the Male Quartet of Philadelphia for several years. He retired to Florida where he was very active in the Epworth United Methodist Church. He served with the 77th Division in the European Theatre of Operations in World War II.
Surviving is a brother, Donald W. Gansell, of 5300 Washington St., Hollywood FL, 33021. He was predeceased by a sister, Dorothy Hewitt and a brother, Benjamin H. Gansell.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at McCarty-Thomas', 557 E. Water St., Hughesville with the Rev. Pat Hernandez officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1-2 p.m. Tuesday.
Rose May Miller
Rose May Miller, 44, of Pennsdale, died Friday, April 13, 2001 at Geisinger Medical Center. She and her husband, Robert L. Miller, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary November 14th.
This June Rose would have been employed at Spring's Window Fashions of Montgomery for 25 years. She was an active member of Muncy Twp. Volunteer Fire Co. where she served in many capacities. Rose was a former ambulance captain and was currently serving as assistant ambulance captain. In the year 2000 she won the Community Service Award where she was recognized for the training she provided to others. Previously she had received the EMT of the Year Award for the tri-county area and had also served as a certified EMT instructor in the company for many years. She was an active firefighter and former member of the ladies auxiliary. Rose had also served as a member of numerous other fire companies ambulance units. She was a certified CPR instructor. Rose was a 1976 graduate of Muncy High School. She enjoyed her nieces and nephews and was god mother to several of them. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, crafts, photography, traveling and baking. She collected country art work and was generous with others, always willing to help those in need.
Born January 29, 1957 in Lewisburg, she was a daughter of Harry F. and Pauline M. Springer Fry. Surviving in addition to her husband and her father of Muncy are a brother, Don F. Fry of Orangeville and his daughter, Lauren D. Fry; a sister, Gale Marie O'Brien of Ashburn, VA and her sons, Michael W. and Stephen T. O'Brien; a brother, Dale L. Fry of Muncy and his daughters, Lacey R. and Jennifer L. Fry; and a sister, Judy K. Decker of Clarkstown and her daughter, Ashley R. Fry. In addition there are two nephews, Scott A. Miller and Jonathon E. Thomas and two nieces, Amanda L. and Nicole R. Miller. She was predeceased by a son, Robert L. Miller, Jr.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at McCarty-Thomas', 557 E. Water St., Hughesville, with the Rev. George E. Doran officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Muncy Twp. Volunteer Fire Co., 261 Village Rd., Pennsdale, PA 17756.
Marie M. Tyson
Marie M. Tyson, 81, died Thursday, April 12, 2001, at ManorCare Nursing Center North.
Marie was born in the Spring City/Royersford, PA area on November 18, 1919, the sixth of seven children born to Luther Mattis and Mary Zeimer. She excelled as a student, graduating from high school second in her class. Reading and collecting poetry were her passions,and she won an award for writing in a national writing contest.
Marie married her childhood sweetheart, Perry H. Tyson, also of Spring City, and they celebrated forty-three years of marriage before Perry predeceased her in 1984. Together they had five children.
Marie devoted her life to becoming a homemaker extraordinaire. She was a devoted wife and mother and enjoyed her family above all else. She employed her many skills and talents in and around the home. A whiz with the sewing machine, a pair of knitting needles and a needle and thread, she clothed her children, upholstered the rooms of her home, and later provided beautiful handmade quilts and braided rugs for her children and grandchildren. Her interior decoration talents spilled over into three Williamsport area restaurants owned by her two sons, as she wowed customers with her window, wall and table decorations. Her baked goods could easily have graced the covers of any culinary magazine.
Marie could make a friend out of a stranger in any grocery checkout line. Both friends and strangers were recipients of her generosity as she took meals and hand-made gifts to those in need.
Perhaps Marie will be best remembered for her youthful spirit, which prompted her to say one time recently, "I have the heart of a nineteen-year-old trapped in an eighty-year-old body."
Marie is survived by her four children, Michael Tyson of Williamsport, Toby Hagmaier of Thorofare, NJ, Beth Masters of Essex Junction, VT, and Tim Tyson of Williamsport; eight grandchildren, Peter, Jenny, Janell, Paul, Rebecca, Lynn, Loren and Cody; one great grandchild, Drew; and a sister and brother, Ruth Steeb of Elizabethtown, PA and Robert Mattis of Elkins, WV.
A private memorial service will be held for the immediate family in Williamsport on Easter morning, April 15, 2001.
John Christian Decker
John Christian Decker, age 85, died in his home at 99 Parkwood Street in this city on Thursday, April 12, 2001.
His wife, the former Elizabeth Ann Talley, preceded him in death August 6, 1955. His parents were the late Oliver J. and Eleanore Dawson Decker of South Williamsport.
A member of the Lycoming County Bar Association, he worked alongside and succeeded his father in the practice of law in Williamsport beginning in 1946. He was especially proud of his work as an instructor in Business Law at the Williamsport Area Community College.
He earned his Juris Doctoris from the University of Pennsylvania in 1940, a Bachelor of Arts in English at Bucknell University in 1936 and graduated from Williamsport High School in 1932.
He attained the rank of Captain in the U.S. Army during World War II, serving from 1942 through 1946 and married in 1946.
He was a devoted member of many masonic Orders: received the 33rd degree in the AASR in 1972; member Ivy Lodge No. 397 F.&A.M.; member Valley of Williamsport Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite; past High Priest of Lycoming Royal Arch Chapter No. 222; past Thrice-Illustrious Master of Adoniram Council No. 26; past Commander of Baldwin II Commandry No. 22; member of Williamsport Conclave, Knights of the Red Cross of Constantine, and had the Order of the Silver Trowel. He was much noted for his degree work.
He was devoted to Bucknell University, serving in capacities including Trustee, 1954-59, and his fraternity, the Alpha Phi Chapter of Kappa Sigma.
He was a lifelong member of Messiah Lutheran Church, South Williamsport, serving variously on the Church Council, in choirs and music ministry, and teaching adult Sunday School.
He participated in leadership of civic organizations including the Lycoming County chapters of the National Council of Churches and American Cancer Society. He was a member of Kiwanis, the Lycoming County Historical Society, the Tiadaghton Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, the Williamsport Stamp Club and the Williamsport Drama Club.
Surviving him are his two sons, John Frederick of Williamsport and William Alexander of Chicago, their wives and his three grandchildren.
The funeral will be held at Messiah Lutheran Church, 324 South Howard Street, South Williamsport, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 18, 2001, with his pastor, Rev. Robert L. Driesen presiding. Interment will be in Wildwood Cemetery. A Masonic funeral service will be held at the Noll Funeral Home, Tuesday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m. Friends may call at Noll Funeral Home, 1 East Central Ave., S. Williamsport from 3 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17, 2001.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church, 324 S. Howard Street, South Williamsport, PA 17702.
