Janet Townsend
July 12, 2004
Janet R. Townsend, 80, of LaPlume, PA, passed away on Monday evening, July 12, 2004 at the VNA Hospice Unit at Community Medical Center after an illness.
Born in Factoryville on June 25, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Victor and Vannie Lindsley Petersen. She was a graduate of Factoryville High School and a member of the Factoryville United Methodist Church. She was a homemaker and enjoyed visiting and spending time with her family. Her husband, Wilfred H. Townsend, passed away in 1990.
Surviving are two sons, James Townsend of Dalton and the Rev. Dr. William Townsend of PO Box 321, New Milford, former pastor of the Skinners Eddy United Methodist Church, now serving as Spiritual Director at The Children’s Home in Binghamton, NY; three daughters, Carol Townsend, Barbara Kaub and Sharon North, all of Factoryville; a brother, Victor Petersen, Jr., Dalton; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Aaron Supanick in July 2004 and a sister, Norma Watkins.
The funeral services were held on Thursday, July 15 at the Anthony P. Litwin Funeral Home, Factoryville, with services by her son, the Rev. Dr. William Townsend. Interment was in the Evergreen Woodlawn Cemetery in Factoryville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Factoryville United Methodist Church, Factoryville, PA 18419.
Agnes “Petey” Strubel
July 23, 2004
Agnes Strubel, 89, of Montrose, PA, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 23, 2004 at Wilbur’s Personal Care Home, Montrose. She was born in Montrose to the late Herbert and Mae Porter Walton. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph; brother, Jack and sister, Florence Beck.
Nieces and nephews, Mary Hart, Montrose, PA, Larry Walton, Naples, FL, Ralph and Penny Walton, Lebanon, PA, Mary Anne Garrett, Dover, DE, Tom Walton of Dover, DE, Dolores and Joe Vandergrift, Norristown, PA, cousins, and grand nieces and nephews survive Agnes.
Agnes graduated from Montrose High School, Class of 1933. She did secretarial work, retiring from the Bendix Corp., South Montrose. She derived pleasure from her years leading age 10 Girl Scouts and was proud to have learned to snorkel at the age of 79. She was a member of Holy Name of Mary Church and its Altar and Rosary Society.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 a.m., Monday July 26, at the Holy Name of Mary Church, with Father James R. Nash, officiating. Interment was held in the Holy Name of Mary Cemetery. Friends called on the family from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday at the Daniel K. Regan Funeral Home. Prayer Vigil followed the visitation.
In lieu of flowers, plant a tree in the memory of Agnes or to the Social Concerns Society of the Holy Name of Mary Church 60 South Main St. Montrose, PA 18801.
George Stethers
July 11, 2004
George Stethers, 83, of Fairbanks, AK, passed away at Denali Center on Sunday, July 11, 2004.
He was born Dec. 21, 1920 in Balibay, PA, the son of Roy and Eva (Clark) Stethers.
He graduated from Camptown High School in 1938 and attended Penn State University for three years before entering the U.S. Air Force as a first lieutenant. During World War II, he served as a bombardier in Japan and Aleutian Islands.
George moved to Fairbanks in May 1952 and retired from Consolidated Freightways. He was a member of Teamsters Union Local #959 and a life member of Igloo 4 of Pioneers of Alaska. Throughout the years, George received several awards from the Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce for beautification of the community for his lawn and flowerbeds.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Howard Stethers; a sister-in-law, Louise Stethers and special friend, Donna Saxey of Fairbanks.
He is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Glenn and Winola Stethers of Wysox; a nephew, Richard Stethers of Wysox; a niece, Donna (Anthony) Barbuto of Springfield; two great nephews, Joseph and Tony Barbuto of Springfield; several cousins and family friends in Alaska.
In regards to his wishes, there were no services. His ashes were spread at Murphy Dome, AK.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorials be sent to Denali Center Foundation, 1510 9th Ave., Fairbanks, AK 99701 or to the Towanda Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit, One Hospital Drive, Towanda, PA 18848.
Arrangements were by Fairbanks Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.
Vasile Stanomir
July 24, 2004
Vasile G. Stanomir, M.D., 62, of Towanda, PA, passed away on Saturday morning, July 24, 2004 at Memorial Hospital in Towanda, following a brief illness.
Born April 18, 1942 in Bucharest, Romania, he was a son of Florica Filipescu Stanomir and the late Ion Stanomir. Vasile attended medical school in Romania and re-certified himself upon his emigration to the United States in 1982.
He was a well-known physician in the area, specializing in anesthesiology, respiratory therapy and general clinical science. Dr. Stanomir joined the staff of Physician Care in Towanda in the summer of 1993 and practiced medicine in the Towanda and Wyalusing offices until the time of his death.
Dr. Stanomir dedicated his life to the service of others. Dr. Stanomir fluently spoke several languages, enjoyed skiing, fishing, playing the piano and violin and dancing.
He attended St. Joseph’s Romanian Orthodox Church in Hazleton. He was a member of the American Medical Association, People to People, Who’s Who List of Professionals, the Quarry Glen Club and was active in the Republican Party.
Surviving are his daughter, Ana-Maria of Jackson Heights, NY; his son, Alexander and his wife, Diana Julia of Germany; his granddaughter, Julia Alexandra of Germany; his mother, Florica of Romania and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ion (John) in 1972 and by his brother, Dinu in 1989.
The family received friends on Monday, July 26 from 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda.
The funeral and committal services were held at the conclusion of the calling hours on Monday evening at 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Interment services were held on Wednesday in St. Michael’s Cemetery, East Elmhurst, NY.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Memorial Hospital, One Hospital Drive, Towanda, PA 18848 in Dr. Vasile Stanomir’s memory.
Irene Spence
July 25, 2004
Irene C. Spence, age 81, of Mildred, PA, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2004 at the Highlands in Laporte, PA.
Irene was born in Edwardsville on April 20, 1923, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Riscavage. She graduated from high school in Edwardsville and worked as a waitress and in several silk mills and later retired from the Endicott Johnson Shoe Mfg. Co. of Mildred. She married John (Jack) Spence of Mildred on June 18, 1977. Jack predeceased her on Jan. 14, 1998.
Irene was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church, Mildred.
Surviving are two sons and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Judy Newhart, Kingston and John J. Newhart; a daughter and son-in-law, Irene and Joe Biniek, Pasadena, MD; a sister, Helen Jerostic, Luzerne; stepsons and spouses, David and JoAnn Spence, Norfolk, NE, Larry and Sandy Spence, Norfolk, NE; a stepdaughter and spouse, Jacqueline and Terry Avery, Ladoga, IN; a brother-in-law, James Spence, Mildred; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday morning, July 29th at 10 a.m. from the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, and will be followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Mildred, with the Rev. Bert S. Kozen, Administrator, presiding. Interment will be in the Presbyterian Cemetery, Mildred.
Friends may call at the Homer Funeral Home from 9 to 10 a.m. on Thursday morning.
Mary McGlothlin
July 22, 2004
Mary Lu McGlothlin, 65, of Hillsgrove passed away at her home on July 22, 2004, with her family at her side. Lu was born Nov. 8, 1938 in Williamsport, the daughter of Chester S. and Connie Sincavage Siegel. She attended Sullivan County schools, graduating from Turnpike High School in Mildred, a member of the Class of 1956. Some of her fondest early memories were accompanying her father on his forestry patrols near Ricketts Glen and Keystone Observatory.
Lu served in the U. S. Air Force, where she met her loving husband, Ray (Mac) McGlothlin. They raised two children, Chuck and Vikki, in several locations within the U. S., Montana, Texas and New Mexico, being only a few. They also lived in Japan, giving them the opportunity to travel abroad.
After Mac retired from the Air Force, they settled back to familiar territory for Lu. Both accepted positions as caretakers for the Little League Summer Camp at Green Acres in Hillsgrove, where they have dedicated themselves to countless children from around the world for the last 18 years.
Lu and Mac sought out ways to support their local communities. Both started with taking EMT Basic Classes, where they have been immersed in the local EMS System ever since, making them both one of the most recognized EMS Teams in the Lycoming, Tioga and Sullivan EMS Council Region.
Lu had been the Ambulance Captain of the Hillsgrove VFC Ambulance, Fire Company Secretary, a primary instructor for every EMT and First Responder Class in Sullivan County for over 10 years. She was an active EMT Evaluator in the LTS Region, president of the Sullivan County EMS Council, member of the LTS Regional Advisory Committee, active CISM Team member, served as AED Coordinator for the Hillsgrove VFC, Hillsgrove Bureau of Forestry and World’s End State Park and served as the Sullivan County Chief Deputy Coroner since January of 2000. She coordinated all continuing education activities for the Hillsgrove VFC and was often requested to instruct for other local EMS Services. She was recently awarded the Statewide George Morekirk, MD Senior Volunteer of the Year Award and was a past recipient of the Sullivan County EMS Instructor of the Year, Sullivan County Volunteer of the Year, Sullivan County EMT of the Year and received the 2004 Sullivan County Outstanding Service Award. She was involved in her church and other civic organizations, and still found time to be a tremendous and loyal friend and confidante to many close to her.
Survivors include her husband, Mac McGlothlin, at home; a son and daughter-in-law, Chuck and Laura McGlothlin, Rockledge, FL; a daughter, Vikki McGlothlin, Rockledge, FL; a sister and brother-in-law, Betty Jane and Gerald Doyle, Mildred; an uncle, Stephen Chuba, Girardville; an aunt, Elva Sincavage, Girardville; a niece and a nephew and several cousins. She was predeceased by her brother, David Siegel, in 1947.
A memorial service was held at the Hillsgrove Union Church on Saturday, July 24 at 5 p.m., with Pastor John Staje, officiating.
Friends called at the church from 4 p.m. until the time of the service.
The family provided the flowers and requests that memorials be directed to the Lu McGlothlin EMS Education Memorial Fund, c/o Citizens & Northern Bank in Laporte, PA 18626.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, PA.
Andrew Decker
July 24, 2004
Andrew Decker, age 95, of Lopez, PA, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2004.
Andy was born on Nov. 30, 1908 in Fairmont, WV, a son of Stephen and Anna Sasala Decker. He attended local schools and married Julia Patrician of Mildred on Oct. 19, 1937. She predeceased him on Aug. 13, 2002.
Andy and Julia owned and operated Deckers’ Tavern in Lopez for many years before retiring in 1969. Andy also worked as a mail carrier, and for Bliss Coal Company, and then as a ranger for Ricketts Glen State Park, from which he retired. He was also an avid gardener and he enjoyed entertaining his friends with magic tricks.
Andy was a lifelong member of SS Peter & Paul’s Byzantine Catholic Church in Lopez.
Surviving are two sons and daughter-in-law, Andrew S. Decker, Lopez, Robert and Donna Decker, Levittown; two daughters and son-in-law, Sister Janet Decker O.S.B.M., Wilkes-Barre, Elaine and Jerry Gehman, Sellersville; a brother-in-law and spouse, Michael and Flora Arenda, Mildred; four grandchildren, Robert Decker, Jr., Lisa Decker, Lori Gehman, Vanessa Gehman; three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, John S., Michael and Stephen; by his sisters, Mary North, Anna McGee and Catherine Decker.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 27 at 10:30 a.m. from the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Francis of Assisi Church, Mildred, with the Rev. James Hayer, pastor of St. Mary’s Byzantine Church, Wilkes-Barre, presiding.
Interment was in SS. Peter and Paul’s Byzantine Cemetery, Lopez.
Friends called on Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water Street, Dushore.
There was a Parastas Service at 7 p.m. on Monday evening at the funeral home.
Clifford Bennett
July 21, 2004
Clifford L. Bennett, 78, of Rushville, PA went home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at Wilson Regional Medical Center, Johnson City, NY, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Clifford married Mildred Atkinson, May 11, 1946. In 1948, they purchased the home farm from his parents. Together, they worked side by side and built Mil-Cliff Farms to what it is today. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, friend and farmer. His passion was his family and his work. He will be deeply missed by all. Clifford farmed until his recent retirement in March of 2002 and drove school bus for Elk Lake School District for 25 years. He was a member of the Rushville Presbyterian Church where he served many years as a trustee and elder. He also was a member of LeRaysville Lodge #471 F & AM and the Fairdale Grange #1157.
He was predeceased by a son, Lawrence Bennett; a daughter, Debra Bennett Hassick; his parents, George and Jessie [Baldwin] Bennett and one brother, Kenneth Bennett.
He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Mildred [Atkinson] Bennett; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Dale and Jeanne Bennett, Towanda, Rodney Bennett, Floral City, FL, Gary Bennett and fiancée, Jen Proof, Rushville; one daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Michael Halaquist, Windsor, NY, 13 grandchildren, Theresa [Bennett] Fulmer, Anthony, Holly Jo, Brittany and Bethany Bennett, Shawn, Wendell and Vicki Bennett, Scott, Michelle and Jason Hassick, Dana and Tenley Halaquist, six great-grandchildren, one sister and brother-in-law, Lois and Griffith Rees, Rochester, MN and a very special cousin and wife, Clifton and Peggy Bennett, Camptown and several nieces and nephews.
Services were held Saturday, July 24 at the Rushville Presbyterian Church at 11 a.m. The family received friends Friday, July 23, from 7-9 p.m. at the Bartron-Myer Funeral Home, Inc., a Selected Independent Funeral Home, 74 Church Street, Montrose.
The family suggests that, if desired, memorial contributions may be made to Tyler Home Health Services, 880 Rt. 6 West, Tunkhannock, PA 18657or to the Rushville Presbyterian Church, P.O Box 24, Rushville, PA 18828.
Elizabeth “Betty” Schroth
July 19, 2004
Elizabeth “Betty” Schroth, of Wyalusing, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2004, at her home, following a brief illness.
She was born in LeRoy, PA, a daughter of the late Perley B. and Hazel Donovan Morse and was a lifetime resident of Wyalusing.
Prior to her retirement, she was employed by the Wyalusing Area School District as an assistant nurse.
On Nov. 3, 1984, she was preceded in death by her husband, the late Charles G. Schroth.
Betty was a member of the Wyalusing Presbyterian Church, its women’s Fidelis Class and served on many committees within the church. She was a member of the Towanda Rod & Gun Club, past President Emeritus of the Wyalusing Museum, a member of the Wyalusing American Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary and the Wyalusing Valley Volunteer Fire Department’s Ladies’ Auxiliary.
She especially enjoyed time spent with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed gardening and being in the out-of-doors.
Mrs. Schroth was a great historian and wrote many articles for the Rocket-Courier.
She leaves surviving her daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Robert Burns of Wyalusing; two brothers, Milton Perley Morse of Camptown and J. Daniel Morse of Clarks Summit; a sister-in-law, Joyce Schroth of Bainbridge, NY; her grandchildren, Lori and Frank Holdren, Katie and Jeff Edsell, John Frederick, Robyn and Matt Kennedy and Sara Welles, and by six great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Elizabeth “Betsy” Welles on Dec. 7, 1979.
A graveside funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 22 at 11 a.m., in the Wyalusing Cemetery, with the Rev. Barry Ballard and the Rev. Norman Robinson, pastors, officiating.
Friends and family called on Wednesday evening, July 21 at the McHenry Funeral Home, 106 Church Street, Wyalusing, from 7 to 9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to a local charity in Mrs. Schroth’s memory.
G. Arline Baker
July 13, 2004
Mrs. G. Arline Baker, age 84, of 19 Cruver Court, Laceyville, PA (North Flat), passed away on Tuesday afternoon, July 20, 2004 at the Highlands Care Center in Laporte.
She was born in Auburn Four Corners on Sept. 24, 1919, the daughter of the late Fred and Ethel Henry Chamberlin. She was the wife of John Baker, who passed away on June 20, 1974.
Mrs. Baker was employed by American Meter in Wyalusing, Rynveld’s in New Albany and retired from the A.J. Shoe Factory in Tunkhannock.
She was a devoted member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #534, Wyalusing, also serving as a past District President of Bradford, Potter and Tioga Council; a charter member of the 8 & 40 Salon of Bradford, Potter and Tioga. She was a member of the Moose Lodge of Tunkhannock and was a member of the Wyalusing Methodist Church.
Surviving are three daughters and sons-in-law, Gail Rae and Melton Armitage, Laceyville, Donna and Skip Driggs, Tunkhannock and Linda Sigman of Charleston, WV; a sister, Wanda Wilson of Vestal, NY; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Brian Sigman; a brother, Cleon Chamberlin and two sisters, Evelyn Cobb and Beva Baker.
Funeral and committal services will be held on Friday, July 23 at 11 a.m. from the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main St., Laceyville, with Rev. Joe Billingsley of the Mehoopany Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in the Wyalusing Cemetery at a later date. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Friday morning from 9:30 a.m. until time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing, may make memorial donations to the Wyalusing American Legion Auxiliary, Unit #534, RR 1, Box 184, Wyalusing, PA 18853.
Lila Kinner
July 13, 2004
Mrs. Lila Irene “Sue” Kinner, age 79, of Terry Township, Wyalusing, PA, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2004 at The Highlands in Laporte.
Sue was born in Terrytown on April 2, 1925, a daughter of the late William and Lillie Springer Johnson. She graduated from Wyalusing High School, a member of the Class of 1943. She was married to William M. Kinner, Jr. of Wyalusing for 55 years. Bill predeceased her on July 26, 1998.
Sue was a homemaker and a devoted spouse, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She really enjoyed fishing and loved to play cards.
Surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law, Rodney and Julie Kinner of Dushore, Randy and Flo Kinner of Wyalusing, Timothy and Sharon Kinner of Wyalusing; four daughters and sons-in-law, Cheryl and Gary Adams of Wyalusing, Linda and Dorland Porter of New Albany, Darlene and Eddie Newton of Wyalusing, Vicki and Monte Kellogg of New Albany; a stepson and spouse, Francis and Pam Kinner of Monroeton; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Algy and Marion Johnson of Tioga, PA, Stanley and Gerry Johnson of Tioga, PA; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Marie VanCampen of Texas, Doris and Robert Bahr of Shade Gap, PA; sisters-in-law, Iva Johnson and Alice Teel of Wyalusing and Alberta Decker of Delaware; brothers-in-law, Harry Kinner of Smithport, PA and Robert Kinner of Troy; 24 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by four brothers, Sheldon Johnson, Nobel Johnson, Ralph Johnson and Paul Johnson and three sisters, Mildred Johnson, all of Wyalusing, Jesse Vanderpool of Monroeton and Florence Jenkins of Elmira, and a granddaughter, Aspen Marie Kinner.
Funeral services were held Friday, July 16 at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 1 Grovedale Lane, Wyalusing. Rev. Robert W. Martin, pastor of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Overton, officiated.
Interment was in the Terrytown Cemetery.
Friends called at the funeral home from noon until the time of service on Friday.
The family provided flowers. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society, Bradford County Unit, 1948 Third Street, Williamsport, PA 1771-3945.
LaVerne E. Powers
July 14, 2004
LaVerne E. Powers, 75, of Wyalusing RR 2 (Terrytown) passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2004 at The Highlands Care Center in Laporte.
Born July 18, 1928 in Towanda, he was the son of the late Dallas and Helen Ennis Powers. LaVerne was a graduate of Towanda High School, Class of 1948, and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served in the U.S. Army in Korea.
LaVerne was employed by E.I. DuPont in Towanda for six years and was later employed by GTE Sylvania in Towanda for 30 years, until his retirement in 1988.
He was a life member of Wyalusing American Legion Post #534, where he served on its Board of Directors and was a member of Beirne-Webster VFW Post #1568, Towanda. LaVerne was a life member of the Towanda Gun Club, Bradford County Outboard Motor Club and the Sylvania Quarter Century Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing in Canada and on the Delaware River and, in earlier years, playing baseball with the Wysox Owls.
LaVerne will be remembered by his family and friends for his very mild-mannered personality.
Surviving are: four stepchildren, Linda Stanton and her husband, Michael Stanton of Terrytown, Joyce Pruyne and her husband, Robert Pruyne of Athens, Albert Vanderpool and his wife, Janice Vanderpool of Towanda RR 4 and Robert Vanderpool and his wife, Mabel Vanderpool of Wyalusing; 17 step-grandchildren; 24 step-grand-grandchildren; his brother, James Powers and his wife, Sally Powers of Towanda RR 4; his sister, Harriett Wells and her husband, David Wells of Endwell, NY; his brother-in-law, Herbert Fox of Towanda RR 2; several nieces, nephews and cousins and his canine companion, “Fritz.”
In addition to his parents, LaVerne was preceded in death by his wife, Daisy Mae God Vanderpool Powers in December 1977 and his sister, Virginia E. Powers Fox on Jan. 11, 2004.
The funeral service was held on Saturday, July 17 at 2 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with pastor Tim Geiger, assistant pastor of the Assembly of God Church in Towanda, officiating.
Interment was in the Terrytown Cemetery, Terry Twp., with Wyalusing American Legion Post #534 according full military honors.
The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Wysox Volunteer Fire Company, PO Box 2, Wysox, PA 18854 or to the Wyalusing Valley Volunteer Fire Company, PO Box 86, Wyalusing, PA 18853 in LaVerne E. Powers’s memory.
Lester S. Hollinger
June 26, 2004
Lester S. Hollinger, 90, a Valparaiso resident for the past two years, formerly of Bedford, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2004 at the VNA Horton Hospice Center.
He was born Dec. 9, 1913 in Manheim, the son of Samuel and Daisy (Stoner) Hollinger.
On June 7, 1941 in Red Line, he married Dorothy Grove, who preceded him in death on Jan. 3, 1966.
Survivors include two children, Ellen Wombwell of Valparaiso and David Hollinger of Canton, MS; four grandchildren, Elizabeth Fleming, Heather Trager, Christopher and Michael Hollinger and three great-grandchildren.
He received a Bachelor of Science from Millersville College and a Master of Science from Columbia University. He was a captain in the United States Army Air Corps, teaching meteorology to World War II pilots and was a science teacher and department chair at Glenrock High School in Glenrock, NJ for 28 years, retiring in 1974. Mr. Hollinger also taught at the Wyalusing High School in the 1940s.
In 1961, he received the New Jersey Teacher of the Year Award for Excellence in teaching from Princeton University. He received the Engineering Society Award from Rutgers University and served as coordinator for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance since 1978. He was invited to teach summer school at Rutgers and North Carolina State Universities and was past president of the New Jersey Science Teachers’ Association. He was a charter and life member of the Bedford Area Senior Citizens’ Association and was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Valparaiso and Trinity Lutheran Church in Bedford.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, June 30 at 11 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church in Valparaiso, with the Rev. Jerry Castleman, officiating. Cremation followed at Angelcrest Crematory at Moeller Funeral Home.
Visitation was on Wednesday at the church. Burial of ashes took place on Saturday, July 17 at Ruhl’s Cemetery in Manheim.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to VNA Horton Hospice Center or the Christ Lutheran Church.
Harold H. Lindsay, Jr.
July 19, 2004
Harold H. Lindsay, Jr., 66, of Maine, NY, passed away Monday, July 19, 2004, at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. He was predeceased by his parents, Harold H., Sr. and Julia Lindsay.
Harold was a retired IBM employee with 37 years of service, and was a member of the IBM Quarter Century Club. He was a lifetime member of the B.P.O.E. Endicott Lodge #1977. He was an avid race fan and a longtime member of the SNYR-SCCA. He also enjoyed traveling in his RV.
He is survived by his wife, the former Janice Bodnar, Maine, NY; four sons and two daughters-in-law, William and Robbin Lindsay, Waldorf, MD, Robert Lindsay, Vestal, Harold B. Lindsay, Vestal, Gerald and Anne Brown, Bowdoin, state of Maine; one granddaughter, Rebecca L. Brown, Bowdoin, state of Maine; one aunt, Vera Lindsay, George Town, TX.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Friday, July 23 at the Coleman & Daniels Funeral Home, 300 E. Main St., Endicott. The Rev. Canon Ned Caum, rector of Trinity Episcopal Church, Athens, will officiate. Burial will be in Riverhurst Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, July 22, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Those wishing, may make contributions in Harold’s memory to the National Kidney Foundation, 731 James St., Syracuse, NY 13203.
Gladys Richmond
July 17, 2004
Gladys K. Richmond, age 94, of Hillsgrove, PA, formerly of Telford, PA, passed away peacefully, with her family at her side, on Saturday evening, July 17, 2004.
Gladys was born in Telford on Jan. 26, 1910, a daughter of the late Harry Z. and Lizzie Kulp Wampole. Gladys obtained her teaching degree and taught Elementary Education at the Telford School until her marriage to Dr. George Lauber Richmond, D.D.S. He predeceased her in 1972.
Gladys was an active member of Trinity United Church of Christ in Telford and taught Sunday School for 25 years. She also was a member of the Women’s Fellowship Society. She enjoyed bowling and was a charter member of the Indian Valley Country Club in Telford. She was very proud, that at the age of 78, she shot a hole-in-one on the 16th hole of the golf course. She moved to Sullivan County in 2000.
Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Brent and Lois Richmond, Hillsgrove; daughters and sons-in-law, Beverly and William Yerk, Austin, TX, Brenda and Rodney Reichley, Harleysville; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a grandson, Arthur Craig Yerk and a brother and sister.
Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Trinity U.C.C. Cemetery, Telford.
Memorials are directed to Susquehanna Hospice, Divine Providence Hospital, 1001 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport, PA 17701.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, PA 18614.
George M. DeMann
July 16, 2004
George M. DeMann, 79, of Apalachin, NY died July 15, 2004 after a brief illness. He was born April 15, 1925 and grew up in Friendsville.
He was predeceased by his parents, John and Emma DeMann; brothers, Robert, William and Stephen; sisters, Ruth, Helen and Rosemary; an infant daughter in 1953 and a grandson, Ian Walter in 1997.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Alice (Hawkings); daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Terry Edsall, Ocala, FL and JoAnn and Perry Walter, Warren Township; a granddaughter, Karalyn Walter. George is also survived by brothers, Gordon, Geneva, NY, Fred, Little Meadows and sister, Eleanore, Binghamton, as well as several nieces and nephews.
George was a proud U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, 1943-46, serving primarily in the Philippines, where he received several conduct and victory medals. He also served in the Army National Guard, 1949-51. He worked for 33 years as a tractor-trailer driver for Teamsters Local Union 693, Binghamton, NY, driving for A&B Express, Penn-Yan Express and CEX. George was a life member of the Apalachin Fire Department for 40 years. In his later years, you could often find him parking cars or just bending your ear on the Field Day grounds. George enjoyed traveling, camping and fishing with his family and spent 18 winters in Florida after retirement.
The family welcomed callers at the Coleman & Daniels Funeral Home, Apalachin, on Monday, July 19 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. A graveside service for families and relatives will be held at the convenience of the family, with burial at Riverside Cemetery, Apalachin. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider contributions in George's memory to the MPD Foundation (Myleproliferative Disorders) at http://www.mpdfoundation.org, MPD Foundation, 858 W. Armitage Street, #273, Chicago, IL 60614 or the Apalachin Fire Department, P.O. Box 184, Apalachin, NY 13732.
Stephanie Neufer
July 16, 2004
Stephanie Neufer, age 86, of Lopez, PA passed away peacefully on Friday evening, July 16, 2004, with her loving family at her side.
Stefie was born Dec. 31, 1917 in Lopez, a daughter of the late Theodore and Anne Rusin Hubiak. She attended local schools and married Carl Larue (Sparky) Neufer of Muncy on July 17, 1940. Sparky predeceased her on March 1, 1967.
Stefie worked at the former Weldon Mfg. Co. of Lopez and retired from the Dushore Lingerie in Dushore in 1985. She loved being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and looked forward to their every visit.
Stefie was a very active member of St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Church in Lopez and was the recording secretary for the church for many years. She was also active with the church choir. Stefie was a member of the Russian Brother Organization and a member of the I.L.G.W.U. Local #306. She participated in all church activities and especially enjoyed making pierogies at the church hall.
Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Kathleen Neufer, Dahlonega, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Michael Loporcaro, Hawley, Barbara and Stephen Harvey, Bangor, Rose Marie and Richard Bizup, East Brunswick, NJ; brothers and sisters-in-law, Peter and Rena Hubiak, Dickson City, John and Rose Hubiak, Lopez; sisters, Irene Gattuso, Pittston, Helen Coles, Port Monmouth, NJ; sisters-in-law, Pauline Hubiak and Marion Hubiak, both of Baltimore, MD; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a grandson, Robert Neufer, Jr. of Allentown on July 13, 1985; brothers, Metro Hubiak of Lopez on June 6, 1996 and Paul Hubiak of Baltimore on March 30, 2002 and sisters, Stella Hunsinger of Dushore on Aug. 4, 1989 and Mary Christini of Mildred on Dec. 27, 1998.
Burial services were held on Monday, July 19 at 10 a.m. at St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Church, Lopez, with Hieromonk Michael Thier, her pastor, presiding. Interment was in St. Vladimir’s Cemetery, Lopez.
Friends called at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home on Sunday, July 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
There was a Parastas Service on Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
The family provided their own flowers and ask that memorials be directed to Memorial Hospice, One Hospital Drive, Towanda, PA 18848 or St. Vladimir’s Church, PO Box 211, Lopez, PA 18628.
Ruth Weiler
July 15, 2004
Ruth Weiler, age 95, passed away on July 15, 2004 at the Ephrata Manor Nursing Home, Ephrata, PA surrounded by her family.
Surviving are one daughter, Janet and son-in-law, Anthony Liberatore of Lancaster; one son and daughter-in-law, Norman and Dolores Weiler of Dushore; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two step grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren and three step great-great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, Lester R. Weiler.
The viewing was held from 11 to noon at Klee Funeral Home in Shillington on Tuesday, July 20, followed by services and burial service at St. John’s Church Cemetery, Gibralter.
Eugene W. Ross
July 12, 2004
Eugene W. Ross, 89, of Harford, PA died on Monday, July 12, 2004 at home. Born Oct. 12, 1914 in LeRaysville, he was the son of the late Fred C. and Elsie [Reynolds] Ross. He married Eleanor Tingley Ross on July 13, 1943. She survives him.
He was a self-employed truckdriver when he retired. He was also manager of the Towanda Airport in the 1940s and owned and operated Ross Motors in Laceyville in the early 1950s.
He was a flight instructor in the Army Air Corps in Buckhannon, WV. He also was an avid bowler.
Eugene was greatly loved by all of his family and will be dearly missed.
Besides his wife, survivors include, daughters and son-in-law, Connie Breese, Harford, Carol and Matco Chullin, Baltimore, MD, five grandsons; five granddaughters; seven great-granddaughters; four great-grandsons; a brother and sister-in-law, Ward and Margaret Ross, Wyalusing; a sister and brother-in-law, Donna and Alan Arnold, New Milford.
He was predeceased by his brother, Elwyn Ross; sisters, Arlene Kissell and Zadie Ross.
Services will be 2 p.m., Sunday, July 18 at the Bartron-Myer Funeral Home, Inc., a Selected Independent Funeral Home, 74 Church Street, Montrose. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services on Sunday.
The family will provide the flowers and suggests that, if desired, memorial contributions may be made to Harford Volunteer Fire Department, P.O Box 206, Harford, PA 18823.
Howell Nonnemacher
July 10, 2004
Howell C. “Chip” Nonnemacher, 51, of Jenningsville, PA, died suddenly on Saturday, July 10, 2004 at his residence. Born Feb. 19, 1953 in Meshoppen, he was a son of Amy Stevens Nonnemacher of Jenningsville and the late Howell H. Nonnemacher.
He was a graduate of Tunkhannock High School, Class of 1971 and was a veteran of the United States Navy. Howell retired from Procter & Gamble in Mehoopany after 28 years, working in the Importing and Exporting Department.
He was a member of the Jenningsville United Methodist Church, Black Walnut American Legion Post 510, serving as their manager. He was treasurer for the FWM Fire Company and was a past Windham Township Supervisor for several years.
Surviving are his daughters, Dulcema C. Priestner of Meshoppen, Michelle H. Nonnemacher of Stowell and son, William D. Nonnemacher of Centermoreland; sisters, Nancy Saxe of Kingston and Sue Weaver of Jenningsville; a brother, John Nonnemacher of Jenningsville. Other surviving loved ones, Pearl Stevens of Jenningsville, Bonnie Nonnemacher of Stowell and Karen Ciprich of Jenningsville; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Kim Nonnemacher and a niece, Lynda Nonnemacher.
A memorial service was held on Wednesday, July 14 at 8 p.m. from the Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home, Inc., 73 West Tioga St., Tunkhannock, with Pastor Sandy Yerton, pastor of the Meshoppen United Methodist Church. Friends called at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 5 p.m. until the time of the service. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the FWM Fire Company, RR2, Box 304, Mehoopany, PA 18629 or to the Black Walnut American Legion Post 510, RR1, Box 1833, Laceyville, PA 18623.
Rita Kelly
July 8, 2004
Rita Elizabeth Kelly, age 76, of Mildred, PA passed away Thursday morning, July 8, 2004 after a courageous battle with diabetes. Rita was born Nov. 20, 1927 in Mildred, daughter of the late Anthony and Isabella Rocelle Kelly (Celi). Rita graduated from the Cherry Township High School, a member of the Class of 1947.
Rita was employed by the former Endicott-Johnson Shoe Manufacturing Company of Mildred, from which she retired after 40 years of service. She enjoyed her work, as well as her special friends and neighbors, Jerome and Becky Pedro. She loved life, her family and the New York Yankees.
Rita was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church, Mildred and a lifetime member of the McDermott Post #452 American Legion Auxiliary.
Surviving are three brothers and sisters-in-law, Frederick and Elge Kelly, Belvidere, NJ, Dominic Kelly, Las Vegas, NV, twin, Edward (Ace) Kelly, Endwell, NY; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Lucy Guglielmi, Mildred, Phyllis and Edward Latawiec, Red Bank, NJ, Madeline Palmer, Elmira, NY, Anna Jones, Tecumseh, OK; several nieces and nephews, including special nieces, Lori and Lisa Kelly. Rita was predeceased by brothers, Joseph (Cab) Kelly and Ralph (Core) Kelly of Mildred and Samuel (Tim) Kelly of Tamaqua and a special niece, Bernadette Palmer.
Funeral services were held from the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, on Saturday, July 10 at 10 a.m. and was followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Mildred, at 10:30 a.m., with the Rev. Bryan B. Wright, pastor of St. Joachim’s Catholic Church, Meshoppen, presiding. Interment was in St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery.
Friends called on Friday, July 9 at the Homer Funeral Home from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. The Catholic Women’s Guild recited the Rosary at 3 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to the charity of one’s choice.
Lyman Emerick
July 8, 2004
Lyman L. Emerick, age 84, died at Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit in Towanda on Thursday, July 8, 2004.
Lyman was born on Aug. 8, 1919 in Coal Township, Northumberland County, PA, the son of Irvin H. and Blanche Emerick.
After his marriage to Alice (Betty) Cameron, on Aug. 1, 1941, he moved to Utica, NY and later in the late 1940s, he and Betty joined his parents on their farm on Lime Hill. Lyman worked at several occupations during his life, including dairy farming, commercial poultry raising, sales representative for Central Petroleum Company and was a union plasterer and cement finisher. Until his full retirement, he worked part-time for the Area Agency on Aging.
Lyman was preceded in death by his father, Irvin in 1968; his wife, Betty in 1984; his mother, Blanche in 1997 and a brother, Gilbert, who died in infancy.
He is survived locally by his cousins, Vivian Yasharian of Towanda, Dale Yasharian and Glen Yasharian of Lime Hill and by two uncles, Edward Weaver of Hummelstown and Gilbert Weaver of York; a brother-in-law, Fred VanLiew of Hopewell, NJ and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral and committal services were conducted by David Malosh, an elder with the Towanda Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, at 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 11 in the McHenry Funeral Home, 106 Church St., Wyalusing.
Friends and family called on Sunday afternoon at the funeral home from 1 to 3 p.m.
Interment was in the Wyalusing Cemetery
Ruth Ball
July 11, 2004
Ruth D. Ball, 96, widow of Alfred J. Ball, formerly of 104 Ward Ave., Towanda, PA, passed away Sunday evening, July 11, 2004 at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial Hospital, North Towanda Township.
Born Jan. 23, 1908 in Merryall, Wyalusing Township, she was the daughter of the late Alonzo and Sarah Hendershot Decker.
On Feb. 10, 1926, she married Alfred J. Ball. Mr. and Mrs. Ball resided in Rome for many years and in 1959, moved to Towanda to make their home. She was preceded in death by her husband on Oct. 2, 1988.
Ruth was employed for many years by the St. Agnes School in Towanda.
Ruth dedicated her later years to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, John and Shirley Ball of Towanda; a daughter, Bertina Chilson of Wysox RR2; a daughter and son-in-law, Elsie and Albert Chilson of Towanda RR2; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, Ruth was preceded in death by three daughters, Doris Cudo in 1971 and Lena Vanderpool in 1987 and Alberta Steele in 1995; a son, Kenneth Ball; brothers, Alfred Decker and Benton Decker and a sister, Letha Kissell.
The funeral services were held on Wednesday, July 14 at 2:30 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with Pastor Wesley Nichols of the Church on the Hill, Milan, officiating.
The family received friends on Wednesday afternoon from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Interment was in the Camptown Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial Hospital, One Hospital Drive, Towanda, PA 18848 in Ruth D. Ball’s memory
James Hope
July 1, 2004
James Leo Hope, age 70, of Terrytown, PA, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2004 at home.
Jim was born in Lovelton on March 17, 1934, a son of the late Gerald and Margaret Barnwell Hope. He graduated from Tunkhannock High School, a member of the Class of 1952.
He married the former Esther Jane Keeney Smiley on April 16, 1984. He drove truck for most of his life, having worked for the last 27 years with Benscoter’s Trucking in Laceyville, who were like a second family to Jim. A hardworking family man, Jim enjoyed his grandchildren a great deal and was happiest when watching NASCAR. He was a member of the Black Walnut American Legion and the Towanda Rod and Gun Club. He was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Stowell, where he was the administrator for the cemetery for many years.
Surviving are his brothers, Norman Hope and Paul Hope of Florida and Edward Hope of Connecticut; one step-son and daughter-in-law, David and Chris Smiley of Wyalusing; three step-daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and Tony Kolodziej of Wyalusing, Penny and William Farley of Towanda and Ann Smiley of Wyalusing; six step-grandchildren, Nicholas and Brenda Farley, Britney and Bryan Kolodziej and Samantha and Justin Smiley. He was predeceased by his wife, Esther Jane Hope in March of 2002, and brothers, Jerry Hope of Lovelton and Jack Hope of New Jersey.
Funeral services were held on Monday, July 5 at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Stowell, with the Rev. Bert S. Kozen, officiating. Interment was in St. Anthony’s Cemetery.
Friends called on Sunday, July 4 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 1 Grovedale Lane, Wyalusing.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to Guthrie Hospice, RR1, Box 154, Towanda, PA 18848.
