Ronald Beegle
Dec. 14, 2002
Ronald Herbert Beegle, age 66, of Dushore RR2, PA, passed away at his home on Saturday morning, Dec. 14, 2002.
He was born on Dec. 18, 1935 in Johnstown, a son of Mark and Betty Berkey Beegle.
Mr. Beegle was a veteran of the United States Air Force, retiring in June of 1974 after 21 years of service.
He served in the National Guard from 1953 to 1954; and in June of 1954, he began active duty in the United States Air Force and served as a Radar Technician and electronic computer system technician. Ron worked on the guidance systems of the minuteman missiles. His final duty station was at the Benton Air Force Radar Station as a computer technician on the radar systems.
On Oct. 7, 1973, he married the former Irene Minnier in the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Zion Chapel of Dushore.
Ron then began employment with the Fitzpatrick and Lambert Ford Dealership in Dushore as a mechanic and body mechanic. He finally retired in Dec. 31, 1997 after 23 years.
He was a member of the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Zion Chapel of Dushore; the American Legion Post No. 996 of Dushore, the VFW Post No. 384 of New Albany and Evergreen Lodge No. 163 F&AM of Monroeton.
Ron was an avid gun collector and enjoyed model building.
He is survived by his wife, Irene Minnier Beegle, at home; his mother, Betty Beegle; two sons, Ronald Beegle, Jr. of Pine Grove, Mark and Dawn Beegle, at home; two stepsons, William and Brenda Chilson of Tunkhannock, Tina Bizup of Lopez; a brother, Robert Beegle of Johnstown; two sisters, Elaine Peterson of Johnstown, Francis Abinader of Coral Springs, FL and four grandchildren, David, Allyssa, Shane and Dalton.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. in the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore.
Friends and family are invited to call on Saturday at the funeral home from 1 to 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Athens Animal Hospital or the American Diabetes Foundation in Mr. Beegle’s memory.
Edward Zeidler
Nov. 18, 2002
Edward Zeidler, age 73, of Vero Beach, FL died on Monday, Nov. 18, 2002 at Indian River Memorial Hospital in Vero Beach. He was born on Sept. 23, 1929 in Philadelphia, the son of the late Edward and Alice Zeidler.
When Ed was a teenager he came from the city and worked on Michael Horutz’s farm in Standing Stone Township. Ed had a great love for this part of the country. On Nov. 5, 1955, he married the former Peggy (Minnie Amelia) French. She died at the age of 30 and was the love of his life.
Ed was employed for 42 years by Whitman’s Chocolates in Philadelphia and after retirement, he moved to New Jersey. Twelve years ago he moved to a warmer climate (Vero Beach).
Ed was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion in Pennsylvania.
Surviving are his companion, Helen Kehlman of Vero Beach; three sons and daughters-in-law, Bruce and Renee Zeidler of Standing Stone, Rick and Laura of Leavenworth, KS and Jeffrey Zeidler of Revere; a daughter, Brenda Kline-Tucker of Burlington, VT; grandsons, Rick and Jeff Zeidler of Leavenworth, KS, Ryan and Christopher Kline of Philadelphia; two granddaughters, Tara of Boston, MA and Jenna Tucker of Burlington, VT; one brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Barbara Zeidler of Bensalem and two sisters and brothers-in-law, Dorothy and Jack Bates of Philadelphia and Rosetta and Fred Carroll of Winder, GA.
Ed was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy French Zeidler on June 28, 1961; his parents, brother, James and sister, Alice Zeidler; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Guy and Alice French of Standing Stone; four brothers-in-law, Bobby French, David French, Francis French and Elwood Rogers and a nephew, Michael Pardoe.
Entombment was at the Hillcrest Memorial Mausoleum, Fort Pierce, FL on Nov. 21, 2002.
Norma Weaver
Dec. 3, 2002
Norma E. Weaver, age 88, of Montrose, PA, died on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2002 at Gracious Living Estates Personal Care Home, South Montrose. Born July 19, 1914 in Retta, she was the daughter of the late Bruce and Isilda (Clapper) Carter. Her husband, Clifford E. Weaver, died in July of 2001. Her first husband, Clayton White, also predeceased her.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Montrose.
A graduate of Rush High School, she last worked for Maple-Vail Book Manufacturing Group in Binghamton, NY and previously worked for Elk Lake School District in the cafeteria and was a nurse’s aide at Tyler Memorial Hospital, when it was located in Meshoppen.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Marlene and Burleigh Kelley of Retta; a son and daughter-in-law, Richard C. and Betty Jean White of Retta; stepdaughter and spouse, Linda and Daniel Brackett of San Jose, CA; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; on step-great-grandson; a sister, Ruth Breitweiser of Laceyville RR; sisters-in-law and spouse, Ruth Carter of Meshoppen RR, Jane Carter-Pierson of Montrose RR, Alta and Paul Kubick of Centermoreland; nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her parents and husbands, two brothers, Elston and Orell Carter, predeceased her.
Services were held on Friday, Dec. 6 at 2:30 p.m. at the Bartron Funeral Home, Inc., a Selected Independent Funeral Home, 74 Church St., Montrose. The family received friends on Friday from 1:30 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.
If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to either the First Presbyterian Church of Montrose, 71 Church St., Montrose, PA 18801 or a charity of one’s choice.
Arthur Schurr
Dec. 2, 2002
Arthur Edward Schurr, age 60, of Sullivan Terrace, Dushore, PA, passed away on Monday, Dec. 2, 2002 at his home.
He was born in Philadelphia on Nov. 7, 1942, son of the late Charles and Anne Forte Schurr. He was a chef and worked in the Philadelphia area until moving to Sullivan Terrace in 2002.
He had no known survivors.
A memorial service was held in Philadelphia at the Burns Funeral Home on Tuesday, Dec. 10.
Local arrangements were under the direction of the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore.
Gordon Norton
Dec. 4, 2002
Gordon A. Norton, age 89, of Forksville RR1, PA, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2002 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.
He was born on Dec. 31, 1912 in Forksville, a son of the late Ira and Agnes Worthington Norton.
Gordon married the former Beatrice Rinker Norton, and they celebrated 68 years of marriage.
Prior to his retirement in 1977, he was employed by the Pennsylvania State Game Commission as a Game Commissioner, giving 25 years of service. Mr. Norton had been engaged in dairy farming and had formerly worked for a couple of telephone companies.
His memberships include: life member of the National Rifle Association and the Hillsgrove Fish and Game Club.
He had been a lifetime resident of Sullivan County.
Surviving are his wife, Beatrice Rinker Norton, at home; three sons, Duane R. Norton of Tunkhannock, Nevin A. Norton of Springville and Dennis G. Norton of Wyoming; a brother, Wayne S. Norton of San Pablo, CA; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Gary Norton; a grandson, G. Scott Norton; three brothers, John, Clyde and Archie Norton and a sister, Ruth.
Funeral and committal services were held on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. in the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore, with the Rev. Ed Simmons, pastor of he Lemon United Methodist Church.
Friends and family called on Saturday at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the time of the service.
Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the American Cancer Society, Pennsylvania Division, Inc., PO Box 3125, Williamsport, PA 17001-0125 or Guthrie Hospice, RR1, Box 154, Towanda, PA 18848 in Mr. Norton’s memory.
Mildred Johnson
Nov. 25, 2002
Mildred H. Johnson, age 95, died on Monday, Nov. 25, 2002 at the Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit, Towanda. For the past year, she was a resident at the Wyalusing Personal Care Home.
She was born Aug. 23, 1907 in Pittstown and had lived many years in the High Bridge area before moving to Pennsylvania in 1990.
She was the daughter of Albert and Harriet LeQueer Hann.
Many years ago, she was a bookkeeper for the Taylor Wharton Steel Plant in High Bridge. She was a member of the High Bridge United Methodist Church and the Hobart Chapter Order of Eastern Star, both in High Bridge.
She was predeceased by her husband, Floyd D. Johnson, who died in 1966; a son, Jay Johnson of Annandale; a grandson, Robert Jay Hall of High Bridge; a brother, Mitchell Hann and a sister, Catherine Allen.
Surviving are her daughter, Jean C. Hall of Wyalusing; two granddaughters, Donna Jean Gardner of Milford and Janice Hardenber of Bloomsburg and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30 at the Naughright-Scarponi Funeral Home, 66 Main St., High Bridge. Interment was at Musconetcong Valley Cemetery, Hampton. Calling hours were on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. with an 8 p.m. service by the Eastern Star.
Catherine Jacobson
Dec. 5, 2002
Catherine Ellsworth Jacobson, age 91, formerly of Tunkhannock, PA, died at her daughter, Dr. Barbara Jacobson’s home in Sacramento, CA on Thursday evening, Dec. 5, 2002 after a long illness.
Born at Craig Hill, Meshoppen, PA on April 11, 1911, she was a daughter of the late Ellis D. and Daisy Camp Ellsworth.
She was a graduate of Meshoppen High School, Class of 1929. In 1932, she became a registered nurse, graduating from the Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, NY. In 1937, she graduated from the Western Reserve University Hospital in Cleveland, OH as a Nurse Anesthetist. She worked at Williamsport Hospital for several years.
She was a member of the American Medical Association Auxiliary and Eliza Barnes Chapter #480 Eastern Star. While in Williamsport, she was a member of the Oheb Sholom Synagogue. Since residing in Tunkhannock, for 18 years, she was a member of the Meshoppen United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her children: two sons and their wives, Dr. Robert (a twin) and Joyce Jacobson of Dallas, TX, Richard and Jin Mei Jacobson of Charlotte, NC; two daughters, Dr. Barbara Jacobson (a twin) of Sacramento, CA and Patricia J. Parker of Corpus Christi, TX; four grandsons, Jeffrey and Joey Jacobson, both of Dallas, TX, Michael Parker of Maine and Philip Jacobson of Charlotte, NC; five granddaughters, Nicole Betts of Sacramento, CA, Jennifer Parker of New York City, NY, Kristen Jacobson of New Jersey and Jing Jing Jacobson and Ling Ling Jacobson, both of Charlotte, NC; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Robins of Sun City, FL; several nieces and nephews. Also, two special nieces, Mildred G. Johnson of Tunkhannock and Katherine G. Wheeler of Springville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Philip Jacobson in 1984; a sister, Merle E. Gyle in 1936 and two brothers, Clarence Ellsworth in 1976 and Joseph Ellsworth in 1995.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 11 a.m. from the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main St., Meshoppen, with Rev. Dan Herron of the Meshoppen United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in the Overfield Cemetery in Meshoppen. Family and friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
Memorial donations may be made to the Meshoppen United Methodist Church, RR4, Box 4021, Meshoppen, PA 18630 or to the Tunkhannock Ambulance Association, PO Box, Tunkhannock, PA 18657.
Leo Griffith
Dec. 4, 2002
Mr. Leo (Johnny) Griffith, age 88, of RR4, Box 4134, Stanek Rd., Meshoppen, PA, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2002 at the Carpenter Care Center in Tunkhannock after an illness.
Born in Lopez, Sullivan County, PA on Dec. 22, 1913, he was the son of the late Harry and Stella Searfoss Griffith. Mr. Griffith was the husband of the late Arlene Smales Griffith, who passed away on Aug. 7, 1991. Johnny and Arlene were married for 57 years before her passing away.
Mr. Griffith was a dairy farmer on Stanek Rd., Meshoppen, for many years, and before, was a dairy farmer in Jenningsville in his earlier years. He enjoyed his farms and being outdoors very much, over the years.
He was a member of the Meshoppen United Methodist Church, a member of the Franklin Lodge #263 F&AM of Laceyville, for over 50 years. While in the Masonic Lodge, he was Master of the Lodge in 1970. He was a 50-year member of the Irem Temple Shrine in Wilkes-Barre. Leo served on the Claverack Board of Directors since December of 1950. Leo also served as chairman of the Pennsylvania Rural Electric Association from 1969-1970. He was recently honored by the Pennsylvania Rural Electric Association for his 50 plus years of service as a cooperative director. He also served on the board of directors of the Tyler Memorial Hospital in Meshoppen and through the transition to Tunkhannock, serving many years until 1975. Leo was well-known throughout the cooperative program and will be missed by his many friends and associates. In his spare time, he enjoyed traveling and hunting and fishing on his farms and ponds.
He is survived by his close friend and companion for the past 10 years, Mrs. Elsie Buckingham; a daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Don James of Meshoppen; brother-in-law, Torrence Smith of Muncy and two sisters-in-law, Evelyn Stevens of Jenningsville and Maxine Smales of Tunkhannock; also many nieces and nephews. Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold Griffith and Richard Stevens and three sisters, Anna Imbriani, Florence Mosier and Marguerite Smith.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2002 at 11 a.m. from the Meshoppen United Methodist Church, with Rev. Dan Herron of the church, officiating. Interment was in the Jersey Hill Cemetery. Friends and family called at the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main St., Meshoppen, on Friday, Dec. 6 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Masonic Services were held on Friday evening at 8:30 p.m., conducted by members of the Franklin Lodge #263 F&AM.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing, may make memorial donations to the Meshoppen United Methodist Church, the Meshoppen Volunteer Fire Company or to the Tyler Memorial Hospital.
Patricia Drogan
Dec. 4, 2002
Miss Patricia Ann Drogan, age 57, of 99 N. Dawes Ave., Kingston, PA, passed away at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2002 after a long illness. Patricia was a resident of Kingston since June of 2001; before that, she was a resident of the White Haven State Center in White Haven, PA for many years.
Born in Waverly, NY on April 30, 1945, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Marjorie Stark Drogan.
While at the White Haven Center, Patricia loved to have her hair done, and very much enjoyed make-up and jewelry. She also enjoyed music and dancing and many arts and crafts.
She is survived by her brother, Stark (Jerry) Drogan of Meshoppen; a niece, Michelle Drogan and a nephew, Matthew Drogan, both of Meshoppen; also several cousins.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. from the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main St., Meshoppen, with Rev. Dan Herron of the Meshoppen United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment was in the Jersey Hill Cemetery. There were no calling hours.
Bernard O’Neil
Nov. 30, 2002
Bernard Francis (Butch) O’Neil, age 50, of Albany Township, PA, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2002.
Butch was born Sept. 24, 1952, son of Mary T. McGee O’Neil and the late Raymond Thomas O’Neil, both of Albany Valley. He graduated from the Wyalusing Valley High School, a member of the Class of 1970. He and his younger brother, Mike O’Neil, were very involved with the Rams wrestling team, which had a 14-1 record in Butch’s senior year.
Butch was a lifelong dairy farmer in Albany Township and was also an avid hunter and trapper.
He was a member of St. Basil’s Catholic Church in Dushore and also served as an usher at Sunday mass.
Surviving are his mother, Mary O’Neil, at home; a brother and sister-in-law, Joseph P. and Suzette O’Neil, Laddsburg; sisters and brother-in-law, Patricia O’Neil, Kingston, Kelly and Chris Fry, Dushore; a sister-in-law, Cheryl O’Neil, Wyalusing; four nieces and three nephews. He was predeceased by his dad, Ray on Oct. 25, 1984 and a brother, R. Michael O’Neil on Nov. 10, 1993.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 9:30 a.m. and were 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 St. Basil’s Cemetery, Dushore.
Friends called at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home on Tuesday, Dec. 3 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Memorials may be directed to the Michael O’Neil Wrestling Scholarship Fund, c/o Wyalusing Valley High School, RR2, Box 7, Wyalusing, PA 18853 or St. Basil’s Restoration Fund, PO Box 307, Dushore, PA 18614.
Dorothy MacInnis
Nov. 28, 2002
Dorothy Waples Cobb MacInnis, age 84, a longtime resident of Dushore, PA, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, Nov. 28, 2002 at the Highlands Care Center in Laporte.
Dorothy was born in Mildred on May 17, 1918, a daughter of the late Frank and Anna J. Touschner Waples. She graduated from St. Basil’s High School, a member of the Class of 1935.
Dorothy married Lewis Cobb of Dushore, who predeceased her on Nov. 16, 1952. She was a factory worker at the former Weldon Manufacturing Company of Dushore, and later its successor, Dushore Lingerie, from which she retired.
Dorothy was a loving spouse, mother and grandmother. She moved to Sullivan Terrace when she retired and was involved with the care of the indoor plants. She kept them alive and transplanted them from the halls to the community room, keeping them fresh to maintain a pleasant appearance throughout the apartment building.
Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Meda Cobb, Bethel; one daughter and son-in-law, Ann and George Grant, Lorton, VA; two grandchildren, Richard Winnie, Jr. of Woodbridge, VA and Lisa Winnie of Ft. Myers, FL and seven nieces and nephews.
Dorothy was predeceased by a granddaughter, Renee Winnie of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and a brother, Donald Waples of Lewistown.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, Nov. 30 at 9 a.m. at St. Basil’s Catholic Church, Dushore, with the Rev. Michael B. Harris, her pastor, presiding. Interment was in St. Basil’s Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore.
Carlton Herman, Sr.
Nov. 29, 2002
Carlton A. Herman, Sr., 88, of Lawton, PA, passed away on Friday, Nov. 29, 2002 at the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, PA after a long illness. He was born in LeRaysville to the late Stanley H. and Francis B. Zacharias Herman.
Carlton loved baseball.
Survivors include eight sons, Carlton Herman, Jr., Phillipsburg, Ronald Herman, East Bloomfield, NY, Donald Herman, Lawton, Roy Herman, Lawton, Kirby Herman, Elizabethton, TN, Richard Herman, Laceyville, Elwin Herman, Tunkhannock, Randy Herman, Dallas; four daughters, Bonnie Beeman, Barton, NY, Alice Kamarauskas, Montrose, Larri Ann Herman, Montrose, Carla White, Montrose; one stepson, Richard Tressler, Montrose; 50 grandchildren; many great and great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Hollis Herman, New Albany; three sisters, Betty DeWitt, Camptown, Shirley Hartman, Newark Valley, NY, Marie Jenner, Wyalusing; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
His first wife, Beatrice Herman; second wife, Mildred Herman; two brothers, Paul and Clifford Herman, predeceased him.
A funeral service was held on Monday, Dec. 2 at 12 noon at the Daniel K. Regan Funeral Home, Montrose, with Pastor Kirby Herman, Elizabethton, TN, officiating. Interment was in the Rushville Cemetery, Rush Township. Friends called on the family from 10 a.m. to 12 noon before the service.
Lois Cole
Nov. 24, 2002
Lois Ann Cole, age 78, of Orwell Township, Rome RR1, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2002 at her home.
She was born in Rummerfield, Standing Stone Township, a daughter of the late Charles and Letha VanKuren Lehman.
On June 24, 1942, Lois married Ernest W. Cole, Sr. in Standing Stone. The marriage was to endure through thick and thin for more than 60 years, developing into loving, mutual devotion.
She was a resident of Herrick Township for nearly 40 years before moving to the Rome area.
Lois was a committed member of the Herrickville United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women and the Camptown Civic Club.
Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a rural route postal carrier. She was also employed at one time by Platt’s Shoe Store in Wyalusing and Cole’s Store in Camptown. But her real career was as a mother of seven, a talent she selflessly pursued for more than 40 years until her last son graduated from college. At that point, she stepped back and observed her grown children, visited them in their various new locations and anxiously awaited the arrival of grandchildren. For her, the high point of life remained spending time with her children and grandchildren.
She exhibited a lifelong spirit and enjoyed socializing with friends and family, especially her two sisters. She loved music in particular.
She left surviving, her husband, Ernest W. Cole, Sr. seven children and spouses, Bonita and John Lyles, Chicago, IL, Ralph "Sam" and Peggy Cole of Goshen, VA, Nancy Cole and Peter Seidman, Des Moines, IA, Ernest and Lourdes Cole, Granville Summit, James and Susan Cole, Rummerfield, Jeffrey and Tiffany Cole, North Rome and Timothy Cole of Rome; one brother and sister-in-law, George and Dorothy Lehman of Standing Stone; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Janet Knouse of Dover, DE, Betty and Jack Knouse of Sayre; a sister-in-law, Marsha Lehman of Aspen, CO; 10 grandchildren, Theresa, Jeremy, Tammy, Jennifer, Kayla, Curtis, Shianne, Grant, Sara and Edward; three great-grandchildren, Zachary, Damien and Annessa, as well as 55 nieces and nephews. She also leaves four sisters-in-law, Anna Laura O’Connor, Wilma Jennings, Elaine Gardner (and husband, Harold) and Jan Ardsley.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Ted Lehman; four sisters-in-law, Lyndell Burlington, Joy Moffet, Myrle Reeve and Eloise Welliver and four brothers-in-law, Donald Knouse, Carelton Cole, Milton Cole and Ralph Cole.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, Nov. 30 at 12 noon at the Herrickville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Helen Learn, her pastor, officiating.
Interment followed in the Wyalusing Cemetery.
Friends and family called on Friday, Nov. 29 at the McHenry Funeral Home, 106 Church St., Wyalusing from 6 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to the Herrickville United Methodist Church, c/o Ruth Weingartner, RR1, Box 35, Stevensville, PA 18845.
Zilpha Carnwright
Nov. 30, 2002
On the evening of Saturday, Nov. 30, 2002, longtime Canton resident, Zilpha M. (Kipp) Carnwright passed away unexpectedly at home. She was 76 years of age.
Born in New Albany on June 28, 1926, she was one of seven children in the family of Lewis and Sarah (Dickerman) Kipp. She was courted by a young Cantonian named E. Philip Carnwright, and in 1947 they were united in marriage. Together they resided in Canton, raising a son and sharing 45 years until Philip’s passing in 1992.
Zilpha was a friendly and cordial woman, who enjoyed the company of others. Her cheerful smile and courteous demeanor were familiar sights at the old Ben Franklin Store in Canton, where she worked for many years.
She had been an active volunteer every Election Day and every time the bloodmobile came to town, and could always be seen working at the Clothing Center. Likewise, whenever any church or organization needed fresh baked goods, Zilpha could be counted on to do her part.
She also enjoyed knitting, especially baby garments. Zilpha was a woman of faith and a longtime member of the Ward United Methodist Church. She was truly a family person, taking great pleasure in visits with her granddaughter and great-grandsons.
She is survived by her son, Kenneth (and Marcy) Carnwright of Canton; granddaughter, Jennifer (and Jake) Cole of Burlington; great-grandsons, Levi and Logan; a sister, Lela Hite of New Albany, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Besides her husband, Philip, she was predeceased by brothers, Emerson, Archie, John and Arthur and a sister, Gladys Porter.
Funeral services will be conducted today, Thursday, Dec. 5 at 12 noon at the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, 40 N. Center St., Canton, with the Rev. Dean Walrath, her pastor, officiating. Calling hours will be from 10 a.m. to noon at the funeral home.
Interment will follow in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.
Carl Nylund
November 21, 2002
Carl G. Nylund, 89, of Lower Gwynedd, PA, formerly of Susquehanna County, (Beaver Meadows) died Thursday evening at the Gino J. Merli Veterans Center, Scranton. His wife is the former Dorothy Gaich. They celebrated 59 years of marriage Aug. 31.
Born in Philadelphia, son of the late Eli and Ida Johanson Nylund, he was educated in Philadelphia public schools and was a graduate of Central High School, Philadelphia. He was an Army veteran of World War II, receiving the Good Conduct Medal, the American Theater Service Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Service Medal with one Bronze Star and the World War II Victory Medal.
Before retirement, he was a cabinetmaker of fine furniture.
Also surviving are a daughter, Marsha N. Stranges; two sons, Robert C. and Jeffrey B.; five grandchildren; and a sister.
The funeral was held Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 11 a.m. in St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Camp Hill Road, Whitemarsh. Interment was in George Washington Memorial Park, Plymouth Meeting.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Delaware Valley Chapter, 100 N. 17th St., Second Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Thomas J. Hughes Funeral Home, Inc., 1240 St. Ann’s St.
Daniel Kravitz
Nov. 20, 2002
Daniel Cole Kravitz, age 43, of Dushore, PA, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2002 at Memorial Hospital in Towanda.
Danny was born in Pittsburgh, where his dad, Daniel Kravitz was a pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, on Aug. 19, 1959. He was the son of Daniel and Mary Jane Cole Kravitz. He graduated from the Sullivan County High School, a member of the Class of 1977, where he played baseball and soccer. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed bow hunting, ice fishing and four-wheeling with his sons. His love of nature and his love of family and friends started at an early age.
Danny was employed by E.I. DuPont de Nemours in Towanda for over 20 years. He was also very involved in playing in various softball leagues in the Bradford-Sullivan County areas.
Danny was a member of St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Church in Lopez and a member of the White Ash Land Association.
Surviving are three sons, Nicholas, Tyler and Darren Kravitz; his girlfriend, Amanda Martin and her children, Cameron, Calla and Cassie; parents, Danny and Mary Jane Kravitz, Dushore; sisters and brothers-in-law, Pamela and Ron Arthur, Muncy Valley, Lisa and Scott Miller, Kingston; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins and a nephew, Tanner Arthur.
Burial services were held on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 10 a.m. at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, with Hieromonk Michael Their, his pastor, officiating. Interment was in the St. Vladimir’s Cemetery, Lopez.
Friends called at the funeral home on Friday from 2 to 9 p.m. A Parastas Service was held at 3:30 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to the Sullivan County Scholarship Fund, PO Box 277, Laporte, PA 18626, Dushore Fire and Ambulance Association, PO Box 1, Dushore, PA 18614 or the Mildred Ambulance Association, PO Box 74, Mildred, PA 18632.
Robert Evans
Nov. 23, 2002
Robert W. Evans, age 65, of LeRaysville, PA, passed away at his home in the early morning hours of Saturday, Nov. 23, 2002. He was the husband of Alice Evans.
He was born on July 16, 1937 in Orwell Township, a son of the late Margaret Williams Evans and was a lifetime resident of Bradford County.
A veteran of the United States Army, he served during the Korean Conflict.
On May 9, 1973, he married the former Alice Lyman Evans in Wysox.
Mr. Evans was a self-employed contractor.
Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Alice (Lyman) Evans, at home; a daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Pete Lent of Wyalusing; two granddaughters, Nadine and Natalie Lent; brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Louise Evans of Rome, Olin and Phyllis Evans of Rome, Bill and Nancy Dunbar of Rome, Charles and Penny Dunbar of Barton, NY, Ronald Evans and friend, Judy of Sayre, Dennis and Wendy Evans of Towanda, Phoebe McManus and friend, Bob of Montrose, Gene and Alice Evans of Severn, MD; a brother-in-law, Ed Dunbar of Rome; his stepchildren, Lucretia Cronk, Endicott, NY, Anne Shelp, LeRaysville, Roger and Betty Sherman of Springville, Lyle Sherman and friend, Becky of Meshoppen, Fred and Susie Sherman of Springville, Mae "Ellie" and George "Buddy" MacNamee of Montrose; several nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to his mother, Margaret Evans, he was preceded in death by a sister, Sally Dunbar and a special uncle, Roy Williams.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, Dec. 1 at 4 p.m. in the McHenry Funeral Home, 106 Church St., Wyalusing.
Friends and family are invited to call on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 1 at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Guthrie Hospice of Towanda, in Mr. Evans’s memory.
Donald Bankes
Nov. 21, 2002
Donald Paul Bankes, Sr., 67, of Sugar Run RR1, PA, died on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002 at the home of his mother in Berwick.
He was born in Berwick on Aug. 25, 1935, the son of Vertie Michael Bankes and the late Paul G. Bankes, Sr.
Donald graduated from Berwick High School in 1954 and served in the Army from 1956 to 1959. He worked at Berwick Forge and Fabricating from 1965 to 1984 and then moved to Wyalusing in 1985. He opened a sporting goods and fishing store named "Sugar Run Stock." He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved gardening and the outdoors.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Pauly in 1967.
Surviving besides his mother are his wife, the former Helen Harmon, whom he married in 1956; two daughters, Brenda Young of Berwick and Donna Buchalter of Manalapan, NJ; one son, Donald P. Bankes, Jr. of Towanda; two grandsons and a sister, Yvonne E. Smith of Berwick.
Funeral services were held on Monday, Nov. 25 at 2 p.m. at Heller Funeral Home in Nescopeck. Burial was in Pine Grove Cemetery in Berwick. Calling hours were from 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 24.
Contributions may be made to the Berwick Home Hospice at 701 E. 16th St., Berwick, PA 18603 or to the American Cancer Society.
Clifford Woodruff
Nov. 9, 2002
Services were held for Clifford H. Woodruff, age 69, devoted husband of Janice (Dixon) Woodruff of Wyalusing. He passed away on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2002, surrounded by his loving family.
A funeral service was held on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. in the McHenry Funeral Home, 106 Church St., Wyalusing, with the Rev. Robert Brown, pastor, officiating.
Special music was provided by Jeanne Woodruff.
Interment followed in Camptown Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Robert Brown, Jr., Terry Hamilton, LeRoy Armitage, Randy Woodruff, Clifford Woodruff, III and LeRoy James Armitage. Honorary pallbearer was Daniel Kithcart.
Mary McCarty
Nov. 13, 2002
Mary Josephine Finan McCarty, 84, lifelong resident of Dushore, PA, died on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2002 at the Highlands, Laporte, after a lengthy illness.
Mary was born March 16, 1918, at home in New Albany, a daughter of the late Patrick J. and Anna J. Murphy Finan. She was married 44 years to the late Kenneth L. McCarty, who died in 1984. She worked for the Commonwealth Telephone Company for several years, as well as SullCraft Industries in Dushore.
Mary was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She enjoyed having family gatherings. She was an avid seamstress and baker, being well-known for her homemade bread and sticky buns. She cherished time spent with her grandchildren.
Mary was a member of St. Basil’s Church and a member of its former Altar and Rosary Society. She was a 4-H leader for many years and volunteered at the Highlands in Laporte and later at the Sullivan County Loan Closet in Dushore. She belonged to the Country Quilters that gathered at Sullivan Terrace. Mary enjoyed helping others in a quiet manner and asked for nothing in return.
She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Gerald and Louise McCarty of Salt Lake City, UT and John and Kathy McCarty of Dushore; five daughters and sons-in-law, Theresa and Kenneth Sherman of Scranton, Marie Kathleen (Kate) Meckley of Montoursville, Joan and Douglas Phillips of Troy, Barbara Gorrell of Bloomsburg and Julia and Robert Roy of Laporte; two sisters, Rita Rohe and Geraldine Arey, both of Dushore; a sister-in-law, Mary R. Finan of Dushore; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mary was predeceased by brothers Vincent (Pete) Finan and Leonard (Pop) Finan and a grandson, Rob Roy.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 10:30 a.m. from the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Basil’s Roman Catholic Church, Dushore, with the Rev. Michael B. Harris, her pastor, presiding. Interment was in the adjoining parish cemetery.
In keeping with her wishes, there was no visitation; friends called as a tribute to her life at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
The family provided their own flowers and asks that memorials be directed to the Dushore Fire and Ambulance Association, PO Box 1, Dushore, PA 18614 or to the Sullivan County Library, PO Box 309, Dushore, PA 18614.
Norman Learn
Nov. 10, 2002
Norman Roy Learn, age 82, died on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2002 at Annaburg Manor in Manassas, VA.
Mr. Learn retired from the U.S. military after serving 22 years. He served during World War II and Korean Conflict.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Kathleen Learn of Manassas, VA; two sons and daughters-in-law, Howard J. and Susan Learn of Gainesville, VA, Hayward G. and Telesa Learn of Fairborn, OH; a brother, William Learn of Wyalusing; three grandchildren, Peter Learn of San Antonio, TX, Chun Ho Learn of Korea, Michael Learn of Ithaca, NY, Christine Schhuetz of Chaddsford, Matthew Learn of Blacksburg, VA; three great-grandchildren, Katie Schuetz of Chaddsford, Stacey and Scott Learn of Korea; very close family friends, Bill and Liz Inmon of Annapolis, MD and their daughter, Julie Michaels of Dallas, TX.
Visitation was held at the Blasius-Baker Funeral Home, 9320 West St., Manassas, VA on Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. Services followed at 4 p.m. at Baker Chapel. Interment will be in the Arlington National Cemetery with military honors on Dec. 9, 2002 at 11 a.m.
Ronald 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.
