Elizabeth Masters
Jan. 28, 2003
Elizabeth Masters, age 87, of New Albany RR1, PA, passed away on Tuesday morning, Jan. 28, 2003 in Sweet Valley, at the home of her son.
She was born on April 26, 1915 in Hughestown, a daughter of the late David and Elizabeth Brown Olmstead.
On June 25, 1938, Elizabeth and Thomas J. Masters were united in marriage in Pittston. She was preceded in death by her husband on May 23, 1996.
In 1970, they moved to their home in Wilmot Township.
Mrs. Masters was a member of the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Zion Chapel in Dushore.
She enjoyed gardening, tending to her flowers and baking for her family.
Surviving are her three children and their spouses, Thomas R., Sr. and Judith Masters of Sweet Valley, David, Sr. and Dianne Masters of New Era, Darrell R. and Lorraine Masters of Wilmot; her 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Gary F. Masters, Sr. on Jan. 25, 1994; two sisters, Rosella and Mary and by two brothers, David and Kenneth.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 1, at 11 a.m. in the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Zion Chapel, in Dushore, with the Rev. Robert W. Brown, pastor, officiating.
Interment will follow in Colley Cemetery.
The family invites friends and family to call on Friday evening, Jan. 31 at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Dushore from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Zion Chapel in Dushore, in her memory.
William Brotzman
Jan. 27, 2003
Mr. William McKinley Brotzman, Jr., who would have celebrated his 83rd birthday on Monday, Jan. 27, 2003 of RR1, Box 1110, Laceyville, PA, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2003 at his home in Tuscarora Township, Bradford County, PA.
Born in Wilkes-Barre on Jan. 27, 1920, he was the son of the late William McKinley, Sr. and Geneva Smith Brotzman.
Mr. Brotzman was a graduate of the Laceyville High School, Class of 1938. After high school, he entered the U.S. Army and began his career, serving his country in the military services. During World War II, he served in the Pacific Theater. He also served in the Korean War and later in the Vietnam Conflict. For 29 years, he served his country, retiring in 1969 from the U.S. Air Force, as a chief master sergeant. During his military career, he was stationed in Greece, Morocco and Hawaii.
He was a member of the West Auburn Baptist Church. Also, every year, he enjoyed the annual reunion with his military friends of the 8th Fighter Control Squadron. In his spare time, he enjoyed traveling, gardening, square dancing and playing with his grandkids and great-grandkids. He also enjoyed feeding and watching birds in his yard.
Surviving are his wife of 56 years, the former Allie Florence Clark of Laceyville; a son, Reed McKinley Brotzman of Laceyville; a daughter, Barbara Ann Myers of Kingston; a brother, Elston Brotzman of Silvara; two sisters, Rhea Ace of Laceyville and Pat Baldwin of Wyalusing; eight grandchildren, Tari Kelley of Clapper Hill, Ali Rene Aberle of Laceyville, Greggory D. Shotwell of Laceyville, Jeffrey Shotwell of Springville, Tiffany Shotwell of Laceyville, Nathaniel Brotzman of Lynchburg, VA, Verien Brotzman of Plymouth Meeting and Thane Brotzman of Laceyville; five great-grandchildren, Destiny Aberle of Laceyville, Timothy Kelley, Pamela Kelley and Jonathan Kelley, all of Clapper Hill and Brianna Shotwell of Tunkhannock. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Reed Brotzman and Ward Brotzman and two sisters, Eloise Nesslein and Kate Brown.
Abiding with Mr. Brotzman’s wishes, there will be no viewing or funeral service.
Those wishing, may make memorial contributions in memory of Mr. Brotzman to the Auburn Baptist Church, RR1, Laceyville, PA 18623.
Arrangements were made through the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main St., Laceyville.
Mearl Brink
Jan. 28, 2003
Mearl C. Brink, 84, widow of Leonard R. Brink, formerly a longtime resident of North Orwell and LeRaysville, PA passed away on Tuesday morning, Jan. 28, 2003 at Memorial Hospital in Towanda.
Mearl was born Nov. 11, 1918 in Auburn Township, Susquehanna County, PA, a daughter of the late Clark and Florence Sink Brotzman. On June 12, 1937, she married Leonard R. Brink. In June of 1987, the couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. She was preceded in death by her husband on Dec. 23, 1987.
Mearl served as an Avon representative in the area for many years. Her dedication in life was to her family and home. Mearl was a member of the Beaver Meadows United Methodist Church and the Rushville Birthday Club. She enjoyed crocheting and crossword puzzles.
Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Fay and Pat Brink of North Orwell; her daughter, Helen Roberts of Warren Center; her daughters and sons-in-law, Janice and Warren Roberts of Warren Center, Joyce and Robert Taylor of Allis Hollow; 10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; her twin sister, Pearl Repsher and her husband, Cecil Repsher of Laceyville; her sister, Ruth Cobb and her husband, Robert Cobb of Monroeton; two sisters-in-law, Viola Brink of Stevensville and Phyllis Brink of Wyalusing RR3; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by two grandsons, William Roberts and Joseph Roberts, Jr. and by two brothers, Francis and Bryce Brotzman.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2003 at 11 a.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with the Rev. William Nelson, pastor of the Beaver Meadows United Methodist Church, officiating.
Interment will be in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery, Tuscarora Township.
The family will receive friends on Friday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be directed to the Beaver Meadows United Methodist Church in care of Donna Bennett, RR1, Box 1184, Laceyville, PA 18623 in Mearl C. Brink’s memory.
Joseph J. Marlin
Jan. 19, 2003
Joseph J. Marlin, 56, of 1504 Hillcrest Lane, Downingtown, PA, passed away suddenly on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2003, at Brandywine Hospital, Coatesville, PA. Marlin was a former resident of the Wyalusing area and owned a seasonal home here.
Born in Rochester, NY, on July 31, 1946, he was a son of the late Joseph M. Marlin and Mrs. Katherine Marlin Roehrig of Rochester. He graduated from McQuaid Jesuit High School and Cornell University. On Dec. 31, 1966, he married his college sweetheart, Jane P. Patterson, of Crafsburg, VT.
Joe came to the Wyalusing area shortly after graduating from Cornell to work for Cornell Manufacturing in Laceyville and later joined Masonite Corporation in Wysox.
While in Wyalusing, he was very involved in Boy Scouting with his sons and hosted many "winter campouts" at his cabin near the Wyalusing Rocks. He also served as president of the Lions Club for several years.
In 1983 he moved his family to the Downingtown area and started work for Wyeth Pharmaceuticals in King of Prussia where he was director of projects engineering. While working for Wyeth, he was in charge of engineering for all of Wyeth’s projects and traveled extensively. Joe retired from Wyeth on Dec. 31, 2002 with hopes of returning to Wyalusing with his wife, Jane to their cabin on "The Rocks."
His three sons, Joe, Tom and Dave, were his pride and joy. One of his true loves was boating on the Chesapeake Bay. He spent may weekends taking family and friends boating on the bay. Every Fourth of July holiday week for the past few years, they spent on the bay with friends from Sugar Run, Richard and Charlene Bennett.
He was an avid hunter and loved to hunt bear on Barclay Mountain and deer in Wyalusing with Richard. They spent many days of hunting season together with Joe and Richard’s sons and others at his hunting cabin.
For many years, Joe and Jane hosted picnics and bonfires at their cabin on Memorial and Labor Day weekends.
Joe also enjoyed traveling (when possible) to watch the games of his son, Dave, a professional hockey player.
He was a kind and generous man, who will be missed by many in the area who knew him.
Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Jane P. Marlin, of Downingtown; mother, Mrs. Katherine Marlin Roehrig and stepfather, Will Roehrig of Rochester, NY; sons, Joseph M. Marlin of Dale City, CA, Thomas A. Marlin of Coatesville and David M. Marlin of Downingtown; sisters, Maria Golden of Florida and Rebecca Knauff of Rochester; brothers, Christopher Marlin and Richard Marlin, both of the Rochester area; close friends. Richard and Charlene Bennett, Sugar Run; many stepbrothers, stepsisters, nieces and nephews.
The family received friends on Wednesday, Jan. 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Donahue Funeral Home, 43 W. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown and today, Thursday, Jan. 23, from 9:30 to 10 a.m. at the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Manor Ave., Downingtown. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held today at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s.
With his love of the Wyalusing area, the family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wyalusing Valley Volunteer Fire Company, c/o Tom Miller, PO Box 86, Wyalusing, PA 18853 or to the Wyalusing Ambulance Association, c/o Jane Dietz, PO Box 787, Wyalusing, PA 18853 in Joe’s memory.
Arthur Strohl, Sr.
Jan. 19, 2003
Arthur F. Strohl, Sr., 77, of Elk Lake, PA, died on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2003 at his residence. Born Jan. 3, 1926 in Beaumont, PA, he was the son of the late Francis and Arlene (Cook) Strohl. His wife, C. Marie (Ervine) Strohl predeceased him in 1998.
He retired from Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in Susquehanna County and enjoyed golfing and playing cards.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Janice and Gerald Westbrook of Elk Lake, Sarah B. and friend, Henry Dunn of Ulster, Rebecca and John Crist of East Greenville; sons and daughters-in-law, Arthur F. Strohl, Jr. of Susquehanna, Myles L. and Karen Strohl of Collegeville, Mark E. and Anne Strohl of Hereford, James C. and Amy of Meshoppen, David M. Strohl of Elk Lake, Daniel and K’ann of Meshoppen; companion, Virginia Blaisure; 19 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law, Rosie Very of Rushville, Evelyn and Reb Hamrick of Lawton, Beatrice and Kenneth Sheffler of Montrose, Shirley Blaisure of Lawton, Alberta and Raymond Newhart of Lawton, Lois and Wayne Edwards of Lawton, Jeanie and John Pisaneschi of Wyoming, Betty and Carl Smith of Montrose; brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Shirley Strohl of Towanda, Paul Strohl and Rosemary of Montrose, Larry Strohl and friend, Judy of Montrose, Bob Strohl of Montrose.
A son, Matthew Ray Strohl; granddaughter, Kimberly Westbrook; brothers, William and Stanley Strohl all predeceased him.
Services will be held on Thursday, (today) Jan. 23 at the Bartron Funeral Home, Inc., a Selected Independent Funeral Home, 74 Church St., Montrose. The family received friends on Wednesday, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
The family will provide all the flowers and suggests that if desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Memorial Hospital Hospice and Home Health, One Hospital Drive, Towanda, PA 18848.
Leonard Wood
Jan. 17, 2003
Leonard L. "Red" Wood, age 79, formerly of Towanda and the Wyalusing Valley Retirement Home, passed away on Friday evening, Jan. 17, 2003 at the Bradford County Manor, West Burlington Township.
Born Sept. 23, 1923 in North Orwell, he was the son of the late Stanley and Winifred Russell Wood. "Red," as he was known by his many friends, was a graduate of Orwell High School, Class of 1941.
In early years, Red served as a salesman of the C.B. Scott Plumbing Supply Company and was employed by the Valley Lumber Company. For many years, he owned and operated a wholesale food supply company in the Towanda area. He was the former manager of several area state liquor stores for over 20 years and also served as a postal hauling contractor in the area until his retirement in 1991.
Prior to his declining health, Red enjoyed hunting, fishing, taking trips to Canada and woodworking. In recent years, Red enjoyed NASCAR racing.
Red was a member of the SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Towanda; a lifetime member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge 2191, Towanda and a member of the Independent State Store Union. Red was a former member of Towanda Borough Council for several years and was a former chief of the Towanda Auxiliary Police.
Surviving are his wife, Margaret Tama Wood, who is a resident of the Skilled Nursing Unit, Memorial Hospital, Towanda; a son and daughter-in-law, Jerome P. and Nativa Wood of Mechanicsburg; a stepdaughter and her husband, Kathleen and John DeWan of Towanda; a stepdaughter, Rose Marie Dougherty of Rochester, NY; grandchildren, Jennifer Velasco of Granger, IN, Charlotte Adams of Poughkeepsie, NY, Patrick Wood of Mechanicsburg; sisters, Ida Chilson of Cadis, Marjorie Wheaton of California; his former wife, Rosemary D. Wood of Towanda and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his parents, Red was preceded in death by a brother, Lyle Wood.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, Jan. 20 at 10 a.m. at SS Peter and Paul Church, Third St., Towanda, with the Rev. Ronald Hughes, pastor, as celebrant.
Interment was in SS Peter and Paul Cemetery, North Towanda Township.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda. There were no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the St. Agnes School, 102 Third St., Towanda, PA 18848 in Leonard L. "Red" Wood’s memory.
Louise Fryer
Jan. 19, 2003
Louise S. Fryer, age 87, of the Carpenter Care Center, Tunkhannock, PA, formerly of Philadelphia, passed away on Sunday morning, Jan. 19, 2003 at Tyler Memorial Hospital in Tunkhannock.
She was born in Scranton on Sept. 10, 1915, the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Parker Siegrist.
Ms. Fryer held a variety of jobs throughout her life, but she was a waitress most of her life.
She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph and Connie Fyer of Laceyville and John and Mary Jane Fryer of Ridley Park; two daughters and son-in-law, Elizabeth Wotypka, Boothwyn and Kathleen and Edward German of Severna Park, MD; three brothers, John Siegrist of Pottstown, Paul Siegrist of California and James Siegrist of Mora, NJ; three sisters, Hazel Siegrist of Carlisle, Ruth White of Huntsville, AL and Esther Rasmussen of California; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Wilemia Siegrist in 2002 and a son-in-law, James Wotypka in 2002.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, Jan. 24 at 12 noon at the George Washington Memorial Park in Plymouth Meeting. Interment will be in the Memorial Park at the conclusion of the services.
Arrangements were made through the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main St., Laceyville.
James Cullen
Jan. 15, 2003
James "Jay" Cullen, age 78, of Dushore, PA, died late Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 15, 2003 at Memorial Hospital in Towanda, following an illness.
A native of New Albany, Bradford County, he was born on Jan. 19, 1924, a son of the late Lawrence and Agnes Leahy Cullen.
Jay graduated in 1941 from New Albany High School. He worked briefly in Berwick before enlisting in the U.S. Navy. During World War II, he served aboard the USS Pasadena (CL-65) and saw action at Palau, Leyte Gulf, Luzon, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, Tokyo Plains and other battles in the Western Pacific.
Jay became a career Navy man after the war, serving shipboard and shore duty tours primarily in Pennsylvania, California, Puerto Rico and Cuba. He retired from the Navy in 1964 as an Electronics Technician Senior Chief.
Jay and his family then moved to Dushore where he worked at Schaad’s and Dolly Madison in Dushore; at Sylvania in Towanda and at Procter & Gamble in Mehoopany, where he spent 16 years.
A member of St. Basil’s Parish in Dushore, Jay was active in the American Legion, VFW and Elks Club; coached Little League baseball and drove the Elder bus.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Ruth Clare (Walsh) Cullen; his daughters, Ellen and Pat; sons, Leo and Kevin. A third son, Timothy, died in infancy. Survivors also include four brothers, Francis and John of New York State, Lawrence of Florida and Joseph of New Albany; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and infant son, he was preceded in death by a sister, Sister Mary Laurena Cullen, I.H.M. and a twin brother, Patrick, who died in infancy.
Friends and family called on Friday evening, Jan. 17 at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore, from 6 to 8 p.m.
The American Legion and VFW members passed in review on Friday evening at 7 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Basil’s Church in Dushore, with the Rev. Michael Harris as celebrant.
Interment was in the St. John Neumann Shrine Cemetery, Sugar Ridge in Overton, with full military honors accorded by active duty U.S. Navy personnel, accompanied by the American Legion and VFW post members.
Visitors called on the family at Jay’s home at 108 Carpenter St., Dushore, after the ceremony.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society, Bradford-Sullivan County Unit, 1948 East Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701 in Mr. Cullen’s memory.
Nelsie Boardman
Jan. 13, 2003
Nelsie M. Boardman, age 69, of North Orwell (RR1, Rome), PA, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, Jan. 13, 2003. She was born on May 20, 1933 in Pike Township, a daughter of the late Andrew D. "Dick" and Ethlyn (Dimon) Manchester.
Nelsie was a graduate of LeRaysville High School, Class of 1951. She married her best friend, Donald L. Boardman on Aug. 4, 1951 and they established their home and family dairy farm in North Orwell.
She was a dedicated member of the North Orwell Union Church where she served as pianist and choir director, devoted many hours as a Sunday School teacher, served on the Administrative Council and Worship Committee and held many other church offices. Nelsie was known throughout the area for her extensive work in music ministry. An accomplished pianist, she gave piano lessons to many area residents and will be remembered for her unique ability to involve others in the joy of singing.
She was the founder and leader of the Community Singers and conducted their fall concerts throughout Bradford and surrounding counties. In addition, she organized, led and accompanied "The Messengers," a men’s singing group enjoyed by all. She especially enjoyed times spent with her church family and joint church choirs in Ocean Grove, NJ. Nelsie was dedicated to her community and was longtime president of the North Orwell Hall Association and was instrumental in organizing and catering countless fundraising dinners to assist others.
Nelsie is survived by her husband, Donald; her children, Nancy and her husband, Dale Holden of Earlville, NY; Deville and his wife, Susan Boardman of Rome; Linda Gibney of Stateville, NC; Andy and his wife, Missy Boardman of Orwell; Avery and his wife, Erica Boardman of Towanda; Amy and her husband, Mark Rejmer of Athens, GA; a friend, who was like a son to Nelsie, Keith L. and his wife, Joan Chilson of North Orwell; a sister, Madeline Allis of Silver Spring, MD; a sister-in-law, Mabel Manchester of Rome; 29 grandchildren and great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends.
Nelsie was predeceased by her brothers: Leslie "Bud" Manchester, Ernest L. "Jid" Manchester, Leon D. "Rook" Manchester and a sister-in-law, Muriel Manchester.
Funeral services and a celebration of Nelsie’s life were held on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003 at 11 a.m., at the North Orwell Union Church, with Rev. Jane Bensley and Rev. Robert Martin. officiating.
Those who wish, may kindly consider a memorial contribution to the Windham Ambulance, RR2, Box 63-A, Rome, PA 18837 or to the charity or church of one’s choice in memory of Nelsie.
Caring assistance was provided by the Cooley Family of the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols, NY 13812.
Neva Beebe
Jan. 18, 2003
Neva May Beebe, age 71, of Overton, PA, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.
Born on May 7, 1931 in Monroe Township, Bradford County, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Diana Platt Martin.
She was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Overton and was a member of the New Albany VFW Post No. 384 Ladies Auxiliary.
Neva loved flowers and enjoyed time spent gardening.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Henry O. Beebe, at home; a son, Walter D. Beebe and grandson, David of Towanda; a son, Robert C. and wife, Mary Ann Beebe, grandsons, First Lieutenant Robert C., Jr. (Chuck), Matthew R. and Bradley W. Beebe of Rome; a son, Joseph H. Beebe, at home; daughter, Diana M. and husband, Ernest Molino, granddaughter, Erin A., stepgrandson, Christopher of South Williamsport; daughter, Linda S. and husband, Jerry Rushak, grandsons, Jerry, Jr. and Jeffrey of Cortland, NY and a brother, Harlow Martin of Middlebrook, MO.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 11 a.m. in St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Overton, with the Rev. Robert W. Martin, her pastor, officiating.
Friends and family called on Tuesday, Jan. 21 at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Bradford County Memorial Park in Luthers Mills.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, c/o Mrs. Joan Rohe, RR4, Box 4196, Dushore, PA 18614 in Mrs. Beebe’s memory.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore.
Leo Lines
Dec. 25, 2002
Leo L. Lines, age 75, of Macedonia, Towanda RR2, PA, passed away on Christmas morning, Dec. 25, 2002 at his home, following declining health.
Born April 26, 1927 in LeRaysville, he was the son of the late Earl and Lena Lewis Lines.
Leo enlisted in the U.S. Navy on March 23, 1945 and received his honorable discharge from the Navy on June 1, 1946. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Pacific Theatre and was the recipient of the Pacific Theatre Ribbon, the American Theatre Ribbon and the Victory Medal. On June 26, 1950, Leo married the former Marie VanNess in Asylum Township. In early years, Leo was employed by the Vandervort Feed Mills in Wysox and Laceyville and worked as a carpenter on construction in the Towanda area. He was later employed by Sheffield Creamery in Wysox and was a lifelong farmer in Macedonia until his retirement in 1992.
Surviving are his daughter, Barbara L. Nonnemacher, of Wyalusing; his grandson, Kyle L. Nonnemacher of Wyalusing; his granddaughter, Rebecca S. Neiley and her husband, Richard J. Neiley of Hollenback; his brother and sister-in-law, Duane Hoover Lines and Verna Lines of LeRaysville; two sisters, Grace Wickwire of the Bradford County Manor, Troy RR3 and Helen Hammerly of Rome; brothers-in-law, James VanNess of Monroeton, Donald VanNess and his wife, Lulu VanNess of Modesto, CA; several nieces, nephews and many special neighbors and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie VanNess Lines on May 9, 2000; four sisters, Midge Monroe, Maggie McMann, Betty Cragle and Charlotte Stalford; three brothers, Ralph, Robert and Joseph Lines; his son-in-law, Kim Wayne Nonnemacher.
The family received friends on Saturday, Dec. 28 from 3 to 7 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. The funeral service was held on Sunday, Dec. 29 at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Barry Ballard, pastor of the Wyalusing Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment was in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, with Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 according full military honors.
The family provided their own flowers and requests that memorial contributions be made to Guthrie Hospice, RR1, Box 154, Towanda, PA 18848 or to the Macedonia Cemetery Association, in care of Barbara Nonnemacher, PO Box 5, Wyalusing, PA 18853 or to the Kim Nonnemacher Memorial Scholarship Fund, in care of Peoples State Bank, PO Box 217, Wyalusing, PA 18853 in Leo L. Lines’s memory.
Bruce Singer
Jan. 14, 2003
Bruce K. Singer, 72, of 22 Mt. Airy Estates, Tunkhannock, PA, died Tuesday morning, Jan. 14, 2003 at the Community Medical Center in Scranton after being suddenly stricken. He and his wife, the former Bertha M. Weaver celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary on Dec. 22.
He was born Nov. 29, 1930 in Ft. Totten, NY, son of the late Frank S. and Martha Root Singer.
He served in the Air Force and was a veteran of Korea and Vietnam, retiring as a staff sergeant in 1969.
He retired from Procter & Gamble, Mehoopany, after 22 years of employment. He was presently employed at the state Department of Transportation photo licensing bureau in Tunkhannock.
Bruce attended the Lemon United Methodist Church. He was a member of the American Legion Post #457, Tunkhannock; VFW Post #3583, Mehoopany; Odd Fellows Lodge 699, Lemon; member and board member, Wyoming County Historical Society and was a recruiter for Trooper Kristal Turner Childs of the Pennsylvania State Police. He was actively involved with the State Police/American Legion sponsored State Police Youth Week, held each June at Scotland School.
Surviving besides his wife are a son, Leo O. Singer, Tunkhannock; a daughter, Ethel L. Singer, Sugar Run; two sisters, Betty Cote, Florida and Bea Hamilton, Chenango Forks, NY and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Howard.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, Jan. 17 at 11 a.m. from Harding-Litwin Funeral Home, 123 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, with Rev. Edwin Simmons of Lemon United Methodist Church, officiating.
Friends may call Thursday (today) from 3 to 7 p.m.
Interment will be in Sunnyside Cemetery, Tunkhannock.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
William Whelan
Jan. 4, 2003
William J. Whelan, age 64, of Doylestown, PA, formerly of Maple Glen, died on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2003 at Doylestown Hospital.
Born and raised in the Mt. Airy section of Philadelphia, he was the son of the late John T. and Coretta Riley Whelan.
He was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Doylestown and a former member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Maple Glen.
Mr. Whelan was a retired Spanish teacher at Episcopal Academy, where he taught for 28 years.
Mr. Whelan was the recipient of many awards at Episcopal including in June, 1993, the Bishop William White Award, given in recognition of dedicated service to the education and growth of Episcopal Academy students and the Raymond II Keegan coaching service award at Episcopal and he also was responsible for starting the Sunshine Club, which was endowed by the Academy when he retired.
Surviving are his wife of 30 years, Lisa K. Collins Whelan; his daughter, Christina M. Whelan, at home; a sister, Mary Teresa Sweeney of Wynnewood; two brothers, Edward J. Whelan of Blue Bell and Thomas J. Whelan of Bala Cynwyd and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, John T. Whelan.
Relatives and friends attended his funeral on Thursday evening, Jan. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at LaSalle College High School, 8605 Cheltenham Ave., Wyndmoor, PA 19038, where the family received friends from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Interment was on Friday morning at 11:30 a.m. in St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont.
For those desiring, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hogar Infantil Orphanage, c/o The Augustinians, 3604 Beyer Blvd., San Ysidro, CA 92173 or LaSalle College High School, Wyndmoor. Arrangements were made by Simcox-McIlvaine Funeral Home, Lansdale.
Joseph Pilling
Jan. 12, 2003
Mr. Joseph W. Pilling, age 71, of RR3, Box 17-B, Meshoppen, PA (Shannon Hill), passed away at his home on Sunday evening, Jan. 12, 2003 after a long illness.
Born in Philadelphia on Oct. 17, 1931, he was the son of the late William and Dorothy Stevenson Pilling.
Mr. Pilling was a graduate of the Philadelphia West Catholic High School for Boys, Class of 1949. For 12 years he was a member of the PA National Guard, serving with the 111th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, as a Master Sergeant, discharged on Dec. 12, 1960. For 23 years, he was a policeman with the Philadelphia Police Department, retiring in 1979 as a Lieutenant.
He was a member of St. Joachim’s Roman Catholic Church and its Holy Name Society of Meshoppen; a past member of the Tunkhannock Barbershoppers Choir and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Retired Police and Fire Association of Philadelphia, League of the Sacred Heart, Men of Malvern and the American Legion of Philadelphia.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, the former Beatrice V. (Ginny) Beecher Pilling of Meshoppen; a daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Rick Alfieri of Tunkhannock; three sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph, Jr. and Regina Pilling of Drexel Hill, Daniel and Tina Pilling and Richard and Lori Pilling, all of Philadelphia; also, seven grandchildren, Lorraine Jackson, Regina Alfieri, Ryan Alfieri, Daniel Pilling, Matthew Alfieri, Joseph Pilling, III and Catherine Pilling.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 9:30 a.m. from the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main St., Meshoppen, with a Mass of Christian Burial at the St. Joachim’s Roman Catholic Church in Meshoppen at 10 a.m., with Father Joseph J. Manarchuck of the church, officiating. Interment was in the Arlington Cemetery in Drexel Hill at a later date. Family and friends called at the funeral home on Tuesday evening, Jan. 14 from 7 to 9 with a vigil service to be read at 8:30 p.m.
Joseph Ross
Jan. 8, 2002
Joseph James Ross, age 84, of Hillsgrove, PA, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2002 at his home. He was born in Jeanette on June 18, 1918, a son of the late James K. and Nellie Dedcavage Ross. He attended local schools and began working in the Tower City area coal mines.
Joe married the former Mary Ann Yahemsky of Cass Township, Schuylkill County on Sept. 18, 1937. She predeceased him on Aug. 2, 1985.
Joe served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. After the war, he continued in the coal mines until being employed by H. J. Williams Construction Company of York in 1955, where he worked as a mechanic until retiring to Hillsgrove in 1984. Williams was a large company that was involved in large road projects. Joe worked on the original construction of Interstate 81 and also the Blue Mountain tunnel on the PA Turnpike.
In retirement, he was an avid fly fisherman and also built cabinets and furniture for his home.
Surviving are two daughters and a son-in-law, Marianne Ross, Franklintown, Margaret K. Ross and Jacob Spahr, Hillsgrove; sister and brother-in-law, Jennie and Albert Abrachinsky, Pottsville; two grandchildren, Nancy Jean May and Luke Sullivan, both of Dillsburg; a great-grandson, Tim Sullivan, Miami, FL; two nieces and two nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Charles Ross of St. Clair.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, Jan. 11 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Basil’s Catholic Church, with the Rev. Michael B. Harris, pastor, presiding. Interment was in St. Basil’s Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to Susquehanna Hospice, 1201 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport, PA 17701.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore.
Doris Hepner
Dec. 20, 1933
Doris Eugene "Gene" Hepner, age 69, of Horseheads, NY passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2002. Doris was born Dec. 20, 1933 in Wyalusing, PA, the daughter of Robert Eugene Hepner and Doris Brown Hepner.
"Gene" was a Reading Specialist with The New York State Department of Corrections at The Elmira Correctional Facility in Elmira, NY. She was an active and devout communicant of St. Mary Our Mother Church in Horseheads. "Gene’ was the president of The Parish Council of St. Mary Our Mother Church from 1994-1998, a member of the Liturgical Committee, a Eucharistic Minister and a lector at Mass.
She was also a member of the Chemung Area Reading Council, League of Women Voters, American University Women, Association of Chemung County Housing Board and the Chemung County Council of Women.
"Gene" was pre-deceased by her father, Robert Eugene Hepner.
"Gene" is survived by her mother, Doris Brown Hepner of Elmira, NY; son and daughter-in-law: Thomas E. and Ruth Tucker of Horseheads, NY; daughters and sons-in-law: Teresa and Max Graves of Lancaster, CA and Mary and James Normand of Aliso Viejo, CA; grandchildren, Kyle Normand, Grant Normand and Katrina Crowley; great granddaughter, Samantha Crowley; sisters: Jane Krause of New Albany, and Roberta Sweithelm of Rockville Centre, L.I., NY; several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of caring friends.
It was "Gene’s" wishes that there be no prior calling hours. Relatives and friends were invited to attend a Memorial Service celebrating "Gene’s" Life on Monday, Dec. 30, 2002 at 11 a.m. in St. Mary Our Mother Church, 816 W. Broad St., Horseheads, NY. The Rev. Christoper E. Linsler officiated. Interment in Wyalusing Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
"Gene" has requested that she be remembered through memorial contributions to The Chemung Area Reading Council, St. Mary Our Mother Church or The League of Women Voters.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Van Buskirk-Lynch Funeral Home in Horseheads, NY.
Arlene Ellis
Jan. 6, 2003
Arlene Mae Ellis, age 61, of Friendsville, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Jan. 6, 2003 at Binghamton General Hospital. She was born in Johnson City to Rachel J. (Benedict) Johnson and the late Lewis R. Johnson. Her husband of over 40 years, Smokey Ellis, survives.
Arlene graduated from Vestal High School, worked for IBM for many years, loved to do ceramics and took ceramic classes with Julie Lewis for over 15 years. She also loved to swim, read, watch movies and e-mail. Arlene loved her babies, her dogs, Cody, Cindy and Gizmo.
Besides her husband and mother, Arlene is survived by her brothers, sisters and their spouses, Albert Raymond and Donna Johnson, Birchardville, Frank and Tiny Johnson, Friendsville, Dorothy Sperry, Vestal, NY, Linda Collins, Friendsville; a half sister, Joanne Andrie, Bullhead City, AZ; half sister-in-law, Betty Johnson, Sioux City, IA and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Besides her father, she was also predeceased by an infant son, Danny and a half brother, Bob Johnson.
At Arlene’s request, the family will have a gathering of friends and family at a later date. She will be laid to rest in the family cemetery at the family’s convenience. Arrangements were made through the Daniel K. Regan Funeral Home.
Billy Childress
Jan. 9, 2003
Mr. Billy E. Childress, age 74, of RR3, Box 106, Meshoppen, PA, (Rushboro) passed away at the Community Medical Center in Scranton early Thursday morning, Jan. 9, 2003.
Born in Tazewell, VA on Feb. 1, 1928, he was the son of the late John Wesley and Grace Marie Pruitt Childress.
Mr. Childress was a veteran of the U.S. Marines, where he served his country from 1945 until 1948 in the Asiatic Pacific Theater.
From 1965 until 1972, he and his brother owned and operated Childress Brothers Dairy in Blairstown, NJ, after which the Childress family moved to the Meshoppen area and Billy worked as a herdsman for Sire Power in Tunkhannock until he retired in 1988.
He is survived by his wife, Luella Waldron Childress of Rushboro; four sons, William Childress of Branchville, NJ, Jeffrey Childress of Toms River, NJ, Michael Childress of Rushboro and Mark Childress of Stillwater, NJ; two daughters, Nancy Mikkelson of Blairstown, NJ and Theresa Hendershot of Westtown, NY; three brothers, Buddy Childress and Phillip Childress, both of Rushboro and Ronald Childress of Meshoppen; two sisters, Bonnie Headley of Oak Ridge, NJ and Shirley Conboy of Montrose; 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Charlene Childress in 1999; three sisters, Edna Childress in 1932, Corine Benscoter in 1998 and Rose Marie Childress in 1973.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, Jan. 11 at 5 p.m. from the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main St., Meshoppen, with the Rev. Gary Myers of the Meshoppen Biblical Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family at a later date in the Jersey Hill Cemetery. Family and friends called at the funeral home on Saturday from 3 p.m. until the time of the service.
Carl Campbell
Jan. 8, 2003
Carl E. Campbell, age 64, of Hillsgrove, PA, passed away at his home in the late afternoon on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003.
He was born on Oct. 23, 1938 in Estella, a son of Theodore and Martha Hess Campbell.
Carl was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy.
On Sept. 9, 1961, he married Connie Edkin in Hillsgrove. They had celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary.
On Dec. 1, 2001, he retired from PP&L as a serviceman, giving 32 years of service.
He spent most of his married life in the Hillsgrove area. He was a member of the Hillsgrove Union Church.
His other memberships include the Hillsgrove Fire Company, New Albany VFW and Highland Lake Manor 40&8.
In his younger years, he enjoyed playing baseball. He played baseball, coached Little League and played softball.
Carl enjoyed time spent in Atlantic City.
He left surviving his wife, Connie Edkin Campbell, at home; his mother, Martha Hess Campbell; three children, Frank and Sylvia Campbell of Hillsgrove, Michael "Mickey" Campbell of Overton, Julie and Scott Rutledge of Byhalia, MI; a sister and brother-in-law, Carrie and "Bud" Harvey Breniesen; three grandchildren, Allyson Rodie, Eric Rodie and Christina Rodie; four nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Theodore Campbell.
A memorial service was held on Saturday, Jan. 11 at 1 p.m. in the Hillsgrove Union Church, with the Rev. Phyllis Hunter, pastor, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hillsgrove Union Church or the Hillsgrove Fire Company in Mr. Campbell’s memory.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore.
Robert Holdren
Jan. 6, 2003
Mr. Robert M. Holdren, well-known to his friends and colleagues as Bob Holdren, age 72, of RR2, Box 2297, Laceyville, PA 18623 went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday afternoon, Jan. 6, 2003 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Silvara on March 8, 1930, he was the son of the late Burr E. and Daisy Miller Holdren. Raised in Skinners Eddy, he graduated from Laceyville High School in 1947, then continued his education at Lackawanna Business College in Scranton.
He started a 55-year career as a building materials salesman with Whipple Lumber Co., Inc. in Laceyville where he developed many lifelong friendships serving many contractors and clients throughout the Northeast.
A two-year interruption in his employment was a call to military service in the U.S. Army as a Private First Class during the Korean War. During his military years, he played and recorded with various groups and bands as a pianist throughout Kentucky, Georgia and Massachusetts.
He continued sharing his musical gift in various groups such as with his father Burr Holdren as caller at local square dances, The Doc Place Band, pre-show entertainment for the Local Barbershop Concerts, the Harford Fair, musical entertainment with John Bolles in "Memories & Melody," accompany his daughter, Melody, vocals, many solo engagements and more recently with the Dean Balcomb Band.
He was a member of the Belltones Gospel Group for over 20 years, played piano for the Braintrim Baptist Church Men’s Sunday School class since 1966 where he attended church and ministered at local nursing homes through his music and testimony. He was an exceedingly caring and thoughtful man with a keen sense of humor, who greatly loved his Lord, his family and people. Where his life and business took him, he carried his faith in Jesus Christ and loved to simply share it.
He also enjoyed hunting with his sons, attending his grandchildren’s sporting and school events and enjoying times together with his family. He has been a wonderfully loving and supportive husband and father, who is so dearly loved and missed.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, the former Doris B. LaFrance of South Auburn, along with three children: one daughter and son-in-law, Melody Holdren Montross and her husband, Dennis of Tunkhannock; two sons and daughters-in-law, Frank Holdren and his wife, Lori of Laceyville, and Torrey Holdren and his wife, Amy of Tunkhannock. Also surviving are his greatly loved grandchildren, Lorissa, Laci, Codey and Kiley Holdren; one brother, Harold Holdren; four sisters, Mrs. Bonnie Jayne, Mrs. Lolita Jayne, Mrs. Beryle Ciprich and Mrs. Norma Harrington and many other relatives.
Services will be held at the Braintrim Baptist Church on Saturday, Jan. 11 at 11 a.m. The Rev. Thomas Davis, the Rev. James Brock and Mr. Frank Baldwin, brother-in-law, will officiate. Calling hours will be Friday, Jan. 10 from 1 to 3 and 6 to 9 p.m. at the Braintrim Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bobby Holdren Memorial Musician’s Award Fund to the Grange National Bank, c/o Mrs. Gerri Jayne, PO Box 56, Laceyville, PA 18623.
Arrangements were made through the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main St. Laceyville
Jessie Vanderpool
Jan. 1, 2003
Jessie Lou Johnson Vanderpool, 89, widow of Sheldon Vanderpool of Monroeton RR1, Monroe Township, PA, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003 at the Bradford County Manor, West Burlington Township, PA.
Born Oct. 23, 1913 in Springville, Wyoming County, she was a daughter of the late William and Lillie Springer Johnson. Jessie was employed by the Towanda Folding Box Company for 26 years and later by Sylvania Electric in Towanda for several years. She enjoyed fishing and the outdoors.
Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Laverne E. and Leeta Vanderpool of Mount Bethel; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Algy and Stanley Johnson, both of Tioga; three sisters, Lila Kinner of Laporte, Doris Baer of Shade Gap, Mary Van Campen of Texas; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Sheldon Vanderpool in 1973; three sons, Charles Vanderpool in 1992, Gordon Vanderpool in 1996 and Algy Vanderpool in May 2002; two daughters, Albertha Beach and Virginia Vanderpool; four brothers, Sheldon, Paul, Noble and Ralph Johnson; two sisters, Mildred Johnson and Florence Jenkins.
The funeral service was held on Monday, Jan. 6 at 11 a.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with the Rev. Jason Guillaume, pastor of the Powell United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment was in the Monroeton Cemetery, Monroeton.
The family received friends on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and on Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
The family suggests that memorials be directed to the Powell United Methodist Church in care of Todd Bacon, RR3, Box 277, Towanda, PA 18848 in Mrs. Vanderpool’s memory.
Albert Sellers
Dec. 29, 2002
Albert Rodgers Sellers, Sr., age 84, of Wyalusing (Terry Township), PA, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2002 at the Towanda Memorial Hospital.
Albert was born in Lansdale on Aug. 2, 1918, the son of the late Horace K. and Sarah Schnable Sellers. He attended the Lansdale High School and married the former Mary A. Hoffman of North Wales on Aug. 26, 1940. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and was awarded a Presidential Citation for his bravery in the Battle of Normandy.
Albert was a self-employed masonry contractor (Sellers’ Masonry) in the Lansdale and Norristown areas. His personal achievements were: a restoration of the Stroudsburg Courthouse and the building and rehabilitation of many fireplaces at the Valley Forge National Park. He retired to Bradford County in 1988, where he enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Surviving are his spouse, Mary, at home; two sons and daughter-in-law, Albert R., Jr. and Emma Sellers, Souderton and Michael James Sellers of Wyalusing; a sister, Ida Mae Wasser of California; six grandsons, Timothy, Matthew, Jed, Justin, Rodney and Scott Sellers.
Albert was predeceased by an infant daughter, Joanne in 1940 and a sister, Marjorie Smith of Ambler.
A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family and memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society, Bradford County Unit, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701-3945.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, One Grovedale Lane, Wyalusing, PA 18853.
Clifford Roslund
Jan. 4, 2003
Clifford R. Roslund, age 86, of 13 Maple Lane, Tunkhannock, PA, passed away at Carpenter Care Center in Tunkhannock on Saturday evening, Jan. 4, 2003. He had been a resident of Tunkhannock for over 50 years.
Born in Locust Valley, Long Island, NY on April 15, 1916, he was the son of the late Johanus and Antoinette Simonsen Roslund.
He was married to the former Doris Learn and they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on June 27, 2002.
He graduated from the high school on Long Island and went on to receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Mathematics from Juniata College, a Master of Science degree in School Administration from Bucknell University and did further graduate work at Penn State University. Mr. Roslund began his teaching career as a Science and Math teacher in Laceyville. From there, he went on to become a principal, assistant Wyoming County superintendent and superintendent of Tunkhannock Area Schools. He was the superintendent at Tunkhannock for 21 of his 35 years in public education. He was an Army veteran of World War II and attended the Community Bible Church in Tunkhannock.
Surviving are his wife; a son and daughter-in-law, David and Ann of Clarks Summit; two grandsons, Jonathan and Brian Roslund. He was preceded in death by a brother, Harry.
Funeral services were held at the Harding-Litwin Funeral Home, 123 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. David Stuckey of Community Bible Church in Tunkhannock officiating. Interment was in the Sunnyside Cemetery, Tunkhannock. Calling hours were held at the funeral home on Tuesday, Jan. 7 from 3 to 6 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice in Mr. Roslund’s memory.
Rose Radgoski
Dec. 31, 2002
Rose Ann Radgoski, age 91, of Reynolds St., Plymouth, PA, died on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2002 at the Kingston Commons. Born Sept. 1, 1911 in Plymouth, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Frencesca Wojnarski. She was a graduate of Plymouth High School. She was a member of St. Mary’s-St. Stephen’s Church Community of Plymouth and had been a former member of the St. Mary’s choir. She was also a former member of the St. Mary’s PTA. Prior to her retirement, Mrs. Radgoski had been employed by the Cornet Fashions in the Lee Park section of Hanover Township for many years and was a member of the ILGWU.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John, who died in 1973; brothers, Joseph and John and sisters, Bridget Dopko, Sister Mary Ottona and Mary Perkowski.
Surviving are her children, Ruth Ann Strzepek, with whom she resided and Daniel Radgoski of Meshoppen; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
The funeral was held on Friday, Jan. 3 at 8:30 from the S.J. Grotkowski Funeral Home, 530 West Main St., Plymouth, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. in St. Mary’s Nativity Church, Plymouth. Interment was in the parish cemetery, Plymouth Township. Friends called Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m.
Laurence Pierson
Dec. 17, 2002
Laurence Pierson, 64, East Rush, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2002 in Liberty Township, Susquehanna County, PA.
He was born in Montrose, PA, to Irene (Shaver) Pierson, East Rush, PA, and the late Fred W. Pierson, who passed away in 1979.
Larry graduated from Rush High School in 1956, served in the U.S. Army and worked for Bendix Corporation. He was a member of the East Rush Methodist Church, the American Legion Gardner-Warner Post No. 154 and past member of the Masons, Warren Lodge No. 240 F & AM, Montrose. He loved to golf and fish.
Besides his mother, a brother and sister-in-law, Randy and Debra Pierson, East Rush; two nephews, Fred and Byron Pierson; an aunt, Kathleen LaRue, East Rush and several cousins survive Larry.
Funeral services were held Dec. 20 at the Daniel K. Regan Funeral Home, Montrose, with Pastor Larry Russell of the East Rush Methodist Church, officiating. Interment was in East Rush Cemetery, Rush Twp. Visitation was held Dec. 19 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the American Legion Gardner-Warner Post #154, RR4, Box 223C, Montrose, PA 18801.
