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Posted By: GenealogyBuff.com Victor E.J. Bogetti
WWII vet was former Shamokin postal supervisor
Victor E.J. Bogetti, age 87, of 500 N. Oak St., Coal Township, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died on Dec. 29, 2003, at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg. Born in Shamokin on Feb. 27, 1916, he was the son of the late Francis and Clara (Ferettino) Bogetti.
Visitation will be on Friday, Jan. 2, 2004, from 7 to 9 p.m. with a Christian Wake Service at 8 p.m. in the James Kelley Funeral Home, 1001 W. Arch St. at Maple Street in Shamokin, Coal Township. A Mass of Christian Burial Mr. Bogetti was a 1933 graduate of Coal Township High School and recently celebrated their 70th anniversary.
He Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died from injuries sustained as a result of being struck by an automobile on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2003. He was attempting to cross at the intersection of Market and Mulberry streets in Shamokin. An investigation is pending. He was a life-long resident of Coal Township. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service as the supervisor of mail in Shamokin. He also previously worked as an agent for Baltimore Life Insurance and as a salesman for Baum's Sporting Goods, Sunbury, serving central and northern Pennsylvania schools.
Mr. Bogetti was married on Jan. 19, 1938, in St. Patrick's Church, Trevorton, by the Rev. McGrath to the former Ann F. (Taglieri) Bogetti, who Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died on Nov. 14, 2001. He was a member of Our Lady of Hope Church, Coal Township, and also belonged to the following organizations: Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree Cardinal Mindzenty, Shamokin; a charter member of the Purple and White Sportsmen; founding member of AMVETS; former president of Shamokin Area Softball League; Loyal Order of Moose, Shamokin and Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. He was an avid football fan. He was the last surviving member of the Italian Ambassadors String Orchestra, a musical and singing group that performed at various functions and on Sunbury radio station WKOK every Sunday. During the 1980's, he served as a Shamokin area school director. Mr. Bogetti enlisted in the U.S. Army on April 24, 1944, in Camp Walters, Texas, and was honorably discharged on May 9, 1945, from Mason General Hospital, Brentwood, N.Y. He was a radio operator with the Company G, 357th Infantry, 90th Division in the European Theatre of Operations and participated in the Campaign of Western Europe. Wounded during the Battle of the Bulge, he was a recipient of the Purple Heart.
The family will provide flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to Our lady of Hope Church Memorial Fund, c/o Rectory 863 W. Chestnut St., Coal Township, Pa. 17866, or St. Jude Children's Hospital Memorial Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105-1942 or to the donor's favorite charity. Relatives and friends attending the funeral mass are asked to meet at our Lady of Hope Church, First and Chestnut streets, Coal Township, on Saturday at 9:45 a.m.
Survivors include one son, Victor F. Bogetti, Shickshinny Lake; two daughters: Dolores Wolfe, Watsontown; and Dianne Callahan Grayson, St. Augustine, Fla.; nine grandchildren: Lisa Ann Rumberger, Elysburg; Lu Ann Stout, Waldorf, Md.; Victor F. Bogetti II, Hunlock Creek; Renee Weiler, Landenberg; Robert Wolfe, Middletown; Alexa Rechel, Douglassville; Mary Jo Maff, Bethlehem; William Callahan, Kulpmont; Alison O'Brien, North Attleboro, Mass.; daughter-in-law, Phyllis Bogetti, Shickshinny Lake; sons-in-law: Robert Wolfe, Watsontown; and Lou Grayson, St. Augustine, Fla.; 15 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Preceding him in Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">death were his parents, Francis and Clara Bogetti, his wife, Ann F. Bogetti, a granddaughter, Dolores Wolfe, five brothers, Peter, Joseph, John, Leo and Octavius Bogetti, and four sisters, Rena Albera, Mary Louise Novack, Marcella Malick and Margaret Shoop.
Arrangements are under the direction of the James Kelley Funeral Home, 1001 W. Arch St., Coal Township.
W. Guy 'Fuzz' Bankes Jr.
W. Guy "Fuzz" Bankes Jr., 79, of 121 Ridge Road, Nescopeck, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died at 7:10 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, 2003, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, where he was a patient since Saturday.
Guy was born in Nescopeck on Nov. 21, 1924, the only child of the late Willard G. and Beatrice E. Miller Bankes Sr. A 1942 graduate of the former Nescopeck High School, he was a veteran, having served in the Pacific Theater with the Marine Corps from May 1943 to December 1945. Later, he was an engineering draftsman at ACF and then at Berwick Forge and Fabricating. He retired in 1980 as vice president of Emmons Railcar, York.
A member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Nescopeck, he was also a member of VFW Post 8227, Nescopeck, a life member of Elks Lodge 1138, and member of Nescopeck Hunting and Rifle Club. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and gardener.
Guy is survived by his wife of 57 years, the former Beatrice I. Cleaver; two daughters: Pam Bankes, Westchester; and Mrs. Arthur (Cindy) Pupa, Pittston; and by a grandson.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Heller Funeral Home, Nescopeck, where services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday. The Rev. Fred E. Hickok, his pastor, will officiate. He will be laid to rest with military honors in the family plot at Pine Grove Cemetery, Walnut Street, Berwick. Calling hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the memorial fund of the church.
Helen G. Whitenight
Helen G. Whitenight, 87, formerly of 111 Fir St., Orangeville, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died at 2:20 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, 2003, at Grandview Health Homes, Danville, where she was a patient since early September. Previously, she was a resident of Vintage Knolls, Danville, from February, 2001 to July, 2003.
She was born in Fishingcreek Township, May 13, 1916, a daughter of the late Delbert and Laura (Davis) Bogart. She resided in Oak Street, Bloomsburg, for 33 years, moving to her last address in Stony Brook Circle in 1987.
Early in her life, she was employed by Bloomsburg Mills Inc. for several years. She last worked at the former Evans Appliance Store, Main St., Bloomsburg.
Mrs. Whitenight was a member of the Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ. She also had been an active member of the ladies auxiliary of Valley of Bloomsburg Post 273, American Legion.
She was preceded in Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">death by her husband, Charles L. Whitenight, Jan. 5, 1993, and by a brother, Raymond R. "Dutch" Bogart, May 11, 1974.
Surviving are a half-sister, Mrs. James (Emily) Long, Bloomsburg; a half-brother, Harold Bogart, Tulsa, Okla.; a sister-in-law, Eulalia Bogart, Orangeville; and a number of nephews and nieces.
Funeral, Monday at 2 p.m. in the Dean W. Kriner Inc. Funeral Home, 325 Market St., Bloomsburg, with her pastor, Rev. John W. Davies, officiating. Interment in Elan Memorial Park. Friends may call, Monday, 1-2 p.m.
Kent E. Snyder
Army veteran of World War II, retired custodian
Kent E. Snyder, 77, of 2653 Old Berwick Road, Bloomsburg, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died 10:38 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003, in Bloomsburg Hospital.
Kent was born Oct. 4, 1926, in Catawissa R.R. 2, a son of the late Roy and Florence Fahringer Snyder.
He served with the U.S. Army during World War II and received the Asiatic Pacific Service Medal, the Philippine Liberation Service Medal and the WW II Victory Medal.
Mr. Snyder retired as a custodian from Central Columbia School District and previously was employed at Milco Industries.
He was a member of St. John Lutheran, Espy; also Espy Fire Co. and Catawissa American Legion post. He enjoyed watching sports, especially Penn State, being with his grandchildren and going fishing.
He was preceded in Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">death by a sister, Pearl Gotshall, and brothers: Fred in WW II, Clair, Donald, Blake, Morgan and Perry Snyder.
Survivors include his beloved wife, the former Margaret Bell; they were married 54 years this past July 16. Also surviving are three children: Mrs. Dennis (Joyce) Laubach, Bloomsburg; Mrs. Dale (Kay) Martenas, rural Bloomsburg; Gregory Snyder and his wife, Sheri, both of Willow Street; five grandchildren: Julie Laubach, State College; Kelly Fensch, New Jersey; Jennifer Martenas, Scranton; Emily and Aaron Snyder, Willow Street; three brothers: Guy Snyder, rural Berwick; Clinton Snyder, rural Catawissa; Wayne Snyder, Lime Ridge.
Funeral services will be held at noon Tuesday at St. John Lutheran Church, 2575 Old Berwick Road, Bloomsburg, with his pastor, Rev. Gordon Smith, officiating. He will be laid to rest with military honors in the veterans section at Elan Memorial Park, Lime Ridge. Calling hours are Tuesday, 10 a.m. to noon. Due to cold weather the family would appreciate expressions of sympathy to the memorial fund of the church or Columbia-Montour Meals on Wheels, c/o Office on Aging, 702 Sawmill Road, Bloomsburg 17815.
Joseph Kaminski
Sister in Numidia survives Mount Carmel man
Joseph Kaminski, 84, of 330 S. Vine St., Mount Carmel, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died Friday evening, Sept. 26, at his home, after a long illness.
He was born July 5, 1919, in Mount Carmel, a son of the late Bolclaus "Ben" and Anna (Truszkowska) Kaminski.
Mr. Kaminski went to school in a one-room schoolhouse in Kulp.
He worked at the Baltimore Naval Shipyard during World War II and joined the Merchant Marines under the Marine-Fireman-Oilers-Wipers (M.F.O.W.) Union after the war. He traveled the world in big iron boats and worked for the following shipping lines: Pope & Talbot, American President Lines and Matson Lines. During one of his voyages, he met his wife.
Mr. Kaminski was a member of Divine Redeemer Church and a former member of Our Mother of Consolation Church in Mount Carmel.
He was a member of the Mount Carmel Elks, Senior Action Center and Knights of Columbus Council 628. He is a former member of the Mount Carmel Moose and Mount Carmel Eagles.
He was preceded in Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">death by four sisters and three brothers.
He is survived by his wife, Maria Doneda of Genoa, Italy, whom he married at the Church of San Francesco d'Albaro in Genoa, Italy, on Dec. 31, 1958; two sons: Marino Kaminski of Exton and Richard Kaminski of West Chester; a sister, Regina (Jean) Litwhiler of Numidia; a brother, Raymond Kaminski of Levittown; and two grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial John R. Beltz
Lifelong farmer, USDA poultry and egg inspector
John R. Beltz, 85, of 30 E. 10th St., Bloomsburg, and former longtime resident of Catawissa R.R. 3, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died at the Bloomsburg Health Care Center late Saturday morning, Dec. 6, 2003, where he had been a resident for the past two weeks for rehabilitation.
Mr. Beltz was born March 30, 1918, in Locust Township, and was the son of the late John W. and Ruth Bittner Beltz.
John served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army 63rd Field Artillery Battalion, in the South Pacific.
Mr. Beltz had farmed in Locust Township from 1946 to 1970. He then went to work for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, where he was a poultry and egg inspector throughout Pennsylvania for 10 years. He retired on April 30, 1980.
Mr. Beltz was a member of the St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Numidia. He was an avid card player, collected hats and was an enthusiastic Philly fan.
He was preceded in Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">death by his first wife, the former Cora Boadman, who Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died March 30, 1981, and a sister, Beulah Hewlett who Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died in 2001.
He is survived by his wife, the former Geraldine Crawford Snyder. They celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary on July 14. Additional survivors are two sons, Kenneth L. Beltz and his wife Sandra, of Catawissa R.R. 2, Nevin W. Beltz and his wife Darla, of Catawissa, R.R. 3, two daughters, Dr. Kathleen (Beltz) Rarig, of Newtown, and Paulette Hickey and her husband James, of (Espy) Bloomsburg, four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, five stepgrandchildren, and three stepgreat-grandchildren. He is the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Allen R. Horne Funeral Home, 193 McIntyre Road, Catawissa R.R. 3, with the Rev. Donald L. Snyder, officiating. Burial Mary L. Tloczynski
Mount Carmel native was retired garment worker
Mary L. Tloczynski, 75, of 315 S. Hickory St., Mount Carmel, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2003, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
Born in Mahanoy City, Feb. 12, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Frank Hoffman and Theresa Martin.
Mrs. Tloczynski was a 1946 graduate of Mahanoy Township High School, and was a retired garment factory worker.
She was a member of the Church of Our Lady and was a former member of St. Joseph's Church, both of Mount Carmel.
She was preceded in Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">death by two brothers, Gerald and John Hoffman, and a sister, Theresa Fiesel.
Survivors include her husband, Stephen Tloczynski, whom she married May 16, 1953; two sons: Stephen and Joseph Tloczynski, both of Bloomsburg; a daughter, Mrs. Jeffrey (Mary Theresa) Shankwelier, Allentown; eight grandchildren; one brother, Francis Hoffman, Virginia; and two sisters: Arlene Hoffman, Hazleton; and Patricia Hoffman, Mahanoy City.
A Mass of Christian Burial Leiser B. 'Dutch' Johnson
Leiser B. "Dutch" Johnson, 92, formerly of 409 Fowler Ave., Berwick, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2003, in St. Joseph Hospital, Syracuse, N.Y. He was born January 29, 1911, in Lewisburg, and was the son of the late Cyrus B. and Mary Jane Leiser Johnson. Mr. Johnson graduated from Lewisburg High School in 1928 and Bucknell University in 1933. He was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. He served for 6 yrs. in Troop G, 103rd Cavalry, Pennsylvania National Guard. He was an insurance agent most of his life working for Nationwide Insurance, Hardware Mutual Insurance Co., Lebanon Mutual Insurance Co. as a special agent, and from 1954 to 1986 owned his own insurance agency in Berwick. He also worked for the Pennsylvania Dept. of Public Assistance. Mr. Johnson worked 8 yrs. for ACF Industries in their New York engineering dept.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Berwick, where he served as a Deacon and Elder. He was also a member of the Charity Lodge #144, Lewisburg, Royal Arch Chapter #314, Berwick, and Caldwell Consistory, Bloomsburg.
He was preceded in Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">death by his wife, the former Ellen Koser, in February 1992. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Michael (Penny) Sills of Fayetteville, N.Y., three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from The James L. Hinckley Jr. Funeral Home, 1024 Market St., Berwick, with the Rev. Michael D. Phillips, his Pastor, officiating. Burial Barbara (Hargraves) Eisenhauer
Graveside funeral services will be announced
Barbara J. (Hargraves) Eisenhauer, age 73, of Main Street, Wapwallopen, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died Sunday, Oct. 5, 2003, at the home of her daughter Kandy Sudol and son-in-law Randy in Berwick.
She was born Feb. 18, 1930, in Shickshinny, and was the daughter of the late Charles Hargraves, and Lillian (Vivian) Hargraves Titus and her husband, William Titus.
She is survived by her five daughters: Karen Maslinski of Berwick, April Maslinski of Berwick, Lynne Embree of Wapwallopen, Mrs. Randy (Kandy) Sudol of Berwick, Mrs. Bruce (Robyn) Rospendowski of Hunlock Creek; three sons: Ricky H. Eisenhauer Sr. of Berwick, Craig M. Eisenhauer Sr. of Hunlock Creek, Scott C. Eisenhauer Sr. of Hunlock Creek; three sisters: Eileen Switzer of Berwick, Mrs. Jack (Marcia) Wall of Berwick, and Betty Applebey, Shickshinny; four brothers: Charles Hargraves of Shickshinny, Walter Hargraves of Shickshinny, Donald Hargraves of Shickshinny, Lynn Titus of Mocanaqua; 23 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">death by two grandsons, Eric Eisenhauer, Craig Eisenhauer Jr.; five brothers: Thomas Titus, Herbert Hargraves Sr., Lamar Titus, Bernard Hargraves Sr., Roger Titus; two sisters: Ruth Ryder, Jean Shima; and a brother-in-law, Ervin M. Eisenhauer, on June 7, 1998.
In her early years she was employed by Consolidated Cigar, retiring from Wise Foods in 1989. Graveside services will be announced at a later date and there will be no visitation.
Arrangements are being handled by Mayo Funeral Home Inc., 110 Chestnut St., Berwick. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Columbia Montour Home Hospice, 599 E. 7th St., Bloomsburg, PA 17815.
Hester E. (Hons) Pifer
Hester E. (Hons) Pifer, 95, of Berwick, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died Monday, Dec. 8, 2003, at Bloomsburg Health Care Center.
Born Jan. 29, 1908, she was a daughter of the late David and Nina (Brown) Hons. Mrs. Pifer was a member of Ridge Street United Methodist Church, Almedia, and the Berwick Senior Center, where she was a member of the band. She was the last surviving member of her family.
She is survived by her son, Richard L. Pifer of Topeka, Kansas; two daughters: Mrs. James (Gloria) Hauck of Almedia; Mrs. Nelson (Nina) Kulp Jr. of Berwick; 16 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">death by her husband, Harold Pifer, who Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died in 1962, and by a son, Leroy S. Pifer; two brothers, John Hermon and Wilbur Hons; and three sisters, Mable Williams, Mildred Hons and Phyllis Sarley.
A visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the Mayo Funeral Home Inc., 110 Chestnut St., Berwick, where funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Robert Eddinger, her pastor, officiating. Interment will be at Roselawn Cemetery, Berwick. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to Ridge Street United Methodist Church, 145 Ridge St., Almedia, Pa. 17815, or the Berwick Senior Center, 1401 Orange St., Berwick, Pa. 18603.
Delores A. J. Benjamin
Delores Anna Jane Benjamin, 73, formerly of Pleasant View Park, rural Berwick, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died 12:27 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2003, at Orangeville Nursing & Rehab. Center, Orangeville, where she resided since May 22, 2001.
Born in Nescopeck, Dec. 21, 1929, a daughter of the late Paul H. and Ruth Nungesser Slusser.
She worked for a time at a paper mill in Berwick.
Member of St. James Lutheran Ch., Zenith. Enjoyed gardening and flowers.
Preceded in Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">death by 2 sons: David and Craig A. Benjamin and a daughter, Sandra Benjamin and a brother William Slusser.
Survived by her husband, Elwood N. Benjamin Sr. to whom married 57 years this past July. 2 sons: Arthur and Elwood Benjamin Jr., both of Berwick. 4 daughters: Mrs. Vaughn (Mary) Bower and Mrs. Roland (Georgine) Bower, both of Berwick, Mrs. Nickolas (Shari) Luciw, Bloomsburg, Betty Fowler, Berwick. 16 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 2 stepgrandchildren, 3 sisters: Charlotte Sassaman, Nescopeck, Hazel Carter, Berwick, Janet Mowery, Berwick; 2 brothers: Earl Slusser, Berwick, Roland Slusser, Scotch Valley.
Entrusted to the care of the Heller Funeral Home, Nescopeck where services will be held Friday 11 a.m. with the Rev. Allen F. Acor, pastor Strawberry Ridge United Ch. of Christ, officiating. She will be laid to rest in Pine Grove Cemetery, Walnut St., Berwick. Calling hours 7-9 p.m. Thursday.
Thomas R. Bender Sr.
Thomas R. Bender Sr., 84, of 420 Avenue E, Riverside, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2003, at Emmanuel Nursing Center.
Born in Elizabeth, N.J., Nov. 15, 1918, he was a son of the late Fredrick and Carolyn (Blatz) Bender.
Mr. Bender served with the Army during World War II.
He was a microbiologist at the Merck Cherokee Plant in Riverside for 41 years, retiring in 1987.
Mr. Bender was a member of St. Joseph Church, Danville, and served as a Eucharistic minister.
He was a Kiwanis member and board member of the 4-H club. He was also a board member of Sunnybrook Park, and served on the school board at St. Joseph School.
Mr. Bender was preceded in Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">death by three brothers: Fred, Paul and Joseph Bender; and one sister, Sr. Juliana Bender, MD.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, the former Florence Maher; three sons: Thomas Bender Jr., Bellefonte; James Bender, Watsontown; and John Bender, San Diego; two daugthers: Mrs. Dominic (Kathleen) Manocchio, Leesburg, Va.; Mrs. Mark (Betsy) Pringle, Hudson, Ohio; 26 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and a sister, Catherine Curall of Florida.
Mass of Christian Burial Patricia A. Grasley
Funeral services for Patricia A. Grasley, 31 Stone Church Road, Berwick, will be 11 a.m. Saturday from Mayo Funeral Home, 110 Chestnut St., Berwick, with the Rev. Myron Jones officiating. Burial Mrs. Grasley, 56, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2003, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
Born in Phillipsburg, N.J., July 22, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Eugene Sr. and Dorothy M. (Wieand) Lower.
Mrs. Grasley was a cook at various restaurants for more than 30 years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">death by a brother, Jimmy.
Surviving are her husband of three years, David S. Grasley, Berwick; two sons: Duane Fox, Bloomsburg, and George Fox, Danville; two daughters: Beth Gearhart, Bloomsburg, and Annette Frace, Nanticoke; one stepdaughter, Sally Robbins, Berwick; 13 grandchildren; two brothers, Eugene and Guy Lower, both of Sunbury; and three sisters: Bonnie Springer, Selinsgrove; Tammy Lower and Mrs. Robert (May) Bennage, both of Shamokin.
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