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GenealogyBuff.com - Pennsylvania Obituary Collection - Clinton County - 7
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Date: Friday, 28 July 2023, at 10:00 p.m.
Obituaries by LocationSwyers, William H.
October 14, 1914
William H. Swyers, a well known and highly respected citizen of Renovo, and a retired P.R.R. employee, died very suddenly at his home at 12:25 o’clock Tuesday afternoon of this week, following a stroke of apoplexy.
Mr. Swyers, while not in robust health, had not complained of illness and worked in his yard nearly all of the forenoon, says the Renovo Record. He was sitting in a chair in the house when stricken.
The deceased was born in Tyrone, Pa., on February 10, 1844, and entered the service of the P.R.R. company October 10, 1869, and was placed on the pension roll March 1, 1914, at the age of 70 years. He was a freight conductor on the Renovo division, and on December 10, 1906, he entered the railroad shops at this place. He was a Civil war veteran and had many friends who were greatly shocked to learn of his sudden death.
Mr. Swyers’ wife died suddenly several years ago. He is survived by the following children: Forrest, Harry, Charles, Emma, Florence, Chester, and George Swyers.
Shortess, John D.
October 22, 1953
The Rev. Dr. John D. Shortess of Lemoyne, oldest minister in the Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Evangelical United Brethren Church, died Tuesday in the Harrisburg Hospital, at the age of 93.
He was ordained in 1881 and was a member of the conference for 72 years. During that time he maintained an unbroken attendance record until the conference session of May, 1953, when he was absent because of failing health.
Early in his ministry he served in Lock Haven.
He leaves a daughter, Irma, at home; and a son, Irvin, of Bloomsburg.
Dr. Shortess was conference historian, and president emeritus of its historical society, missionary society and board of trustees of the Evangelical Home and Orphanage at Lewisburg.
Slovich, Daniel E. “Danny”
November 24, 1993
Daniel E. (Danny) Slovich, 68, of 1012 Huron Ave. Renovo, who died Monday, Nov. 22, 1993 in the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, was well known in the area as “The Yard help Man” spending almost every weekend at them.
Born Aug. 1, 1925 in Renovo, he was the son of Wasyl and Christina ? Slovich.
After suffering a heart attack, Mr. Slovich underwent open heart surgery Oct. 23 and again Nov. 19 but never fully recovered from his first surgery.
He was active in church affairs and volunteered his services to drive many of his friends to the ?? and elsewhere. He was truly a friend of the community and will be sadly missed by those who came in contact with him daily.
He attended St. Joseph’s High School and was a member of St. Joseph’s Church, both in Renovo. He sang in the church choir for many years. He enjoyed listening to music, especially polka.
He was a World War II Army veteran and prisoner of war in Germany from October 1944 to May 1945.
He was a retired employee of the Renovo Daily Record/Record Publishing Company from 1949 until his retirement in 1987. While at the newspaper, he worked for Jack Smyth, Benny Shaffer and Ron Dremel as a layout man, press operator and typesetter. He was a lifetime member of the Elks and belonged to the Knights of Columbus.
Surviving are one sister, Ann Fedas of Summerville, NJ, two brothers, John Slovich of Renovo and Joseph Slovich of Mill Hall, one niece and one nephew.
(November 26, 1993 - St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Hyner)
Selders, Dorothea Graham
June 7, 1993
Dorothea Selders Pochey, 81, formerly of 261 Park Ave., Woolrich, died at 4:55 a.m. Tuesday, June 1, 1993 in the York Hospital (York, PA).
Born July 27, 1911 in Woolrich, she was the daughter of Wilford and Flora Herritt Graham.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Thomas J. Selders, in 1964, and her second husband, Russell A. Puchey in November 1989.
Mrs. Pochey was a member of the Woolrich Community Church and a 1929 graduate of Altoona High School.
She retired in 1976 from Anchor Darling Valve Company in Williamsport after 25 years of service.
Surviving are one son, John F. Selders of Carlisle; one daughter, Mrs. Max (Nancy) Burger of Denver, with whom she made her home for three years; five grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Stiles Graham in 1989.
Snyder, Thomas E.
Thursday, 10 October 1991
Jersey Shore - Thomas E. SNYDER, 72, of 610 Allegheny St., Jersey Shore, died Wednesday morning, October 9, 1991 at his home after an extended illness.
Born Feb. 17, 1919 in Jersey Shore, he was the son of Charles and Edith KERLIN SNYDER.
Mr. SNYDER was united in marriage Aug 27, 1941 in Jersey Shore to Marion E. SEYLER, who services.
He served on the Jersey Shore Borough Council representing the second ward for three and one-half years until his resignation in July of this year.
He also served for many years on the board of directors of the Jersey Shore Town Meeting Inc. and was a former officer of the board.
He had served as a volunteer for the Meals on Wheels Program.
He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose of Jersey Shore, the Jersey Shore Eagles and the First United Methodist Church of Jersey Shore.
He formerly worked for the Penn Central Railroad, the Jersey Shore Cemetery and the Jersey Shore YMCA. He retired in 1979 from the YMCA in Williamsport.
Surviving, in adition to his wife, are two daughters, Patricia A. BOWMAN of R.D. 2 Mill Hall and Edith M. HANLEY of Jersey Shore; one son, Thomas E. SNYDER of Austin, Texas; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.
Also five brothers, Eugene SNYDER of Mt. Ephraim, N.J., Clayton SNYDER of Benford, N.J.,
Charles SNYDER of Sayre, Robert SNYDER of West Palm Beach, Fla. and William SNYDER of Jersey Shore; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Announcement - Interment: 12 October 1991, Jersey Shore Cemetery.
Seyler, Grover C.
Thursday, 3 July 1980
Lock Haven - Grover C. SEYLER, 86, of 201 Fredrick St., Mill Hall, at 2 a.m. Thursday in the Lock Haven Hospital where he had been a patient since June 18.
Born in Logan Mills, Pa., Sept. 2, 1893, he was the son of Aaron and Emma SCHRECKENGAST SEYLER. He is survived by his wife, Ethel MASDEN SEYLER.
SEYLER retired from Morrison Abbatoir in 1965. He worked for a time for North American Refractories, and farmed in the Beech Creek area.
He was a member of the Mill Hall Church of Christ.
SEYLER is survived by six daughters, Mrs. Jack (Helen) ROGERS, Lock Haven, Mrs. Thomas (Marion) SNYDER, Jersey Shore, Mrs. Theodore (Geraldine) ISHLER, Bellefonte, Mrs. Harry (Betty) BROOKS, Beech Creek R. D. 1, Mrs. William (Shirley) DECKER, Lock Haven, and Mrs. John (Marsha) WEAVER, Mill Hall.
Also surviving are Clair and Richard SEYLER, his two sons, both of Mill Hall, and two brothers, Fred and Russell SEYLER, both of Beech Creek R.D. 1.
His sister, Mabel BURNELL, Clearwater Fla. also survives. Also surviving are 25 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services: Interment: 5 July 1980, Dunnstown Cemetery.
Snyder, John
Wednesday, 4 March 1914
Mrs. John SNYDER, an old and highly respeced resident of Mill Hall, died at her home on Main street, that borough, on Sunday morning at 11 o’clock. Mrs. SNYDER was 84 years old last Friday (February 28, 1914) and old age is attributed as the cause of death. She had been ill for only about one week and with no symptoms of any particular ailment, growing weaker until her spirit took flight. Deceased was preceded to the grave by her husband about six months ago, and is survived by the following children: John, of Mill Hall; ex-County Register and Recorder W. A. SNYDER, of Salona; Elmer, of Lewistown, and Misses Ida, and Lottie, at home.
Mrs. SNYDER was a kindly, charitable and good living woman, beloved by her family and admired and esteemed by her acquaintances. Years ago, she espoused the Dunkard faith and lived a life in consistent keeping with the modest, upright, peaceful precepts of that denomination.
The funeral will take place from her late residence this afternoon. Burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Slusher, Frances M. Saltsman
Saturday, 24 October 1931
Mrs. Frances M. SLUSHER, wife of George W. SLUSHER, Philadelphia, died Friday afternoon at 4 o’clock at the Stetson Hospital, Philadelphia after an illness of two years with a complication of diseases. She was 67 years of age and was born at Farrandsville. Her maiden name was Miss Frances M. SALTSMAN. She resided in this city for some years, leaving here about 25 years ago. She was a member of the Episcopal Church.
The body will arrive here tomorrow afternoon on the westbound Buffalo flyer reaching here at 3:24 p.m. and will be taken direct to Highland Cemetery where services will be conducted by Rev. Lewis NICHOLS.
Saltsman, Frances M.
Saturday, 24 October 1931
Mrs. Frances M. SLUSHER, wife of George W. SLUSHER, Philadelphia, died Friday afternoon at 4 o’clock at the Stetson Hospital, Philadelphia after an illness of two years with a complication of diseases. She was 67 years of age and was born at Farrandsville. Her maiden name was Miss Frances M. SALTSMAN. She resided in this city for some years, leaving here about 25 years ago. She was a member of the Episcopal Church.
The body will arrive here tomorrow afternoon on the westbound Buffalo flyer reaching here at 3:24 p.m. and will be taken direct to Highland Cemetery where services will be conducted by Rev. Lewis NICHOLS.
Straley, Earl S.
Wed., 23 January 1991
Mill Hall - Earl S. STRALEY, 82, of 207 Beech Creek Ave., Mill Hall, died at 12:35 a.m. Wednesday, January 23, 1991 in Lock Haven Hospital.
Born May 24, 1908 in Lock Haven, he was the son of Albert L. and Mae STINE STRALEY.
Mr. STRALEY was united in marriage to Thelma McKEAGUE, who survives.
He was a member of the Mill Hall United Methodist Church.
He was a veteran of World War II and served in the U.S. Army Air Corps.
He had varied employments, including as a self-employed coal truck driver. He also hauled U.S. Mail for the Lucas Trucking Companry of Jersey Shore. He also drove a school bus for Carl KEPHART. he retired in 1980.
He was best-known for raising ponies in the 1950s and 1960s at his home.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are four sons, Earl S. STRALEY Jr. of Lockport, Leroy E. STRALEY of Lock Haven, Howard G. STRALEY of Exton, Pa. and Donovan L. STRALEY of Mackeyville; three daughters, Mrs. Bobby (Thelma) CARIS of Mill Hall, Mrs. Donato (Patricia) SAVINI of Wheaton, Ill.
and Bonnie PROBST of Lockport; 19 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral Announcement - Interment: 25 January 1991, Wildwood Cemetery, Williamsport.
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