Obituaries by LocationEugene F. Hoagland
May 26, 2002
Eugene F. Hoagland, age 68, of Towanda, PA, passed away
on Sunday, May 26, 2002 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.
He was born on May 24, 1934, in Towanda, the son of the late Alan and Anna Dunfee Hoagland.
He is a 1952 graduate of St. Agnes School in Towanda.
In 1990, he retired from GTE Sylvania in Towanda as a computer processor, giving 38 years of service.
Mr. Hoagland had been a lifetime resident of this area.
He was a member of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church of Towanda and was a member of the Towanda BPOE No. 2191, Towanda VFW and the Towanda Gun Club.
Eugene enjoyed golfing and time spent with his family and many friends.
Surviving are his former wife, Catherine Hoagland, of Towanda; his four children, Mark Hoagland of Towanda, Patricia Hoagland of Reading, Mary Kay and Stewart DeAlba of Swanksville and Diane Terry of Towanda; a sister and brother-in-law, Louise and Ben Spencer of Manlius, NY; a brother, Joseph Hoagland of Albuquerque, NM; a very special aunt, Eleanor Dunfee of Skaneateles, NY and his four grandchildren, Hanna Hoagland, Nicholas and Paige DeAlba, Michael Terry and several nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated today, Thursday, May 30 at 10 a.m. in SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Towanda, with the Rev. Ronald Hughes as celebrant.
Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery .
Friends and family called on Wednesday, May 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore.
A BPOE service was held on Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Fifth Floor Oncology Department at the Robert Packer Hospital in Mr. Hoagland’s memory.
Daniel E. (Dan) Greim
May 24, 2002
Daniel E. (Dan) Greim, of LeRaysville and Glen Mills, PA, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2002.
He was the beloved husband of Arline S. Greim (nee Smith); beloved father of Bryan D., Bruce J. and Barry D.; grandfather of D. Jens, Zachary C. and Ava L.; brother of Lois G. Patterson and the late Edward S. Greim.
Friends are invited to a memorial service at Dille Parish UCC in LeRaysville on Sunday, June 2 at 3 p.m.
In his memory, contributions made to the Dille Parish, LeRaysville, PA 18829, would be appreciated.
Ruth M. Chilson
May 23, 2002
Ruth M. Chilson, of Wyalusing, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2002 at her home. She was born in Sayre on April 23, 1936, the daughter of the late Raymond and Elizabeth Armitage Rought.
She is survived by daughters, Marie A. Fassett, Wyalusing, Sophia Chilson, Laceyville, Betty Chilson, Monroeton and Deborah Bell of Wysox; sons, Francis Chilson of New Albany, Robert Chilson of Wyalusing and Arthur Chilson of Wysox; brothers, Walter Rought of Wyalusing and James Rought of Laceyville; sisters, Margaret Ball of Wyalusing, Martha Wildrick of Stevensville and Joyce Cintron of Towanda; 22 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Jack Rought.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, May 28 at 8 p.m. at the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main St., Laceyville, with the Rev. Edwin A. Simmons, officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Friends called on Tuesday from 6 p.m. until the time of the service.
Ida A. Benditt
May 25, 2002
Ida A. Benditt, 49, of Wysox, PA passed away early Saturday morning, May 25, 2002 at Memorial Hospital in Towanda.
She was born on June 12, 1952 in Corning, NY a daughter of the late Ralph Tuttle and Mary (Bryington) Clark Tuttle. Ida, affectionately known as ‘Honey Bee’ grew up in the Granville area and graduated from Troy High School.
Ida marriage Philip L. Benditt on April 7, 1973. Throughout her life, Ida was a devoted homemaker, not only to her own family, but also for several foster children.
She was a member of the Granville Center Church of Christ and the Towanda Eagles Club. Ida also enjoyed volunteering and was always willing to give a helping hand whenever needed.
Surviving are her husband of 29 years, Philip, at home; two daughters, Melanie Jo Benditt, at home and Tonya Cassidy of Illinois; a sister, Wanda Clark of Troy; several foster children; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends called from 2 to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28 at the Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Drive, Canton. The funeral and committal services immediately followed with her pastor, Rev. Harrell Phelps, officiating. Burial was in the Beech Flats Cemetery .
In lieu of flowers, her family requests that those who wish, may direct memorials to the Granville Center Church of Christ, c/o RR1, Box 163, Monroeton, PA 18832; the Wysox Emergency Medical Services at PO Box 302, Wysox, PA 18854 or to the American Heart Association at 1704 Warren Ave., Williamsport, PA 17701 in Mrs. Benditt’s memory.
Larry Nichols
April 12, 2002
A memorial service for Larry Andrew Nichols will be held on Monday, May 27, 2002 at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Redeemer in Sayre. The Rev. J. Lawrence Holman will officiate at the service. Organist will be Larry Hoey and the soloist will be Sandra Edsell.
Larry, the son of Fred and Evelyn Nichols, 909 W. Lockhart St., Sayre, died on April 12, 2002.
Arthur Morrison
May 15, 2002
Arthur L. Morrison, 87, of Laceyville RR2, PA, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2002 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.
Born July 13, 1914 in Waverly, PA, he was the son of the late Frank and Laura Monroe Morrison.
He was marriage to the former Ina Blankenship, who predeceased him on March 15, 1993.
Mr. Morrison was a retired dairy farmer, raising Montvalley Registered Holstein cattle that were known throughout the U. S. and Canada.
He belonged to the Evergreen Christian Church in New Albany.
He was a graduate of the Waverly High School, Class of 1932. Arthur was one of the founding dairy farmers for Select Sire, Inc., served on Wyoming County Conservation District board of directors, former member of the Wyalusing school board and active in 4-H clubs in Wyoming County.
Survivors include a son, Arthur W. "Spud" Morrison, Laceyville; a daughter, Mary J. Moon, New Albany; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three nieces and two special friends, Don Zimmerman and Tom Mulhern. Besides his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Myrtle Pentecost and Alice Nottage and two brothers, Melvin and Glenn.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 18 at 1:30 p.m. at the Harding-Litwin Funeral Home, 123 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, with the Rev. Michael Dodd of the Evergreen Christian Church, New Albany, officiating. Interment was in the Mount Bethel Cemetery, Justus.
Friends called at the funeral home on Friday evening from 7 to 9 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Northeast Health and Hospice, 117 N. State St., Clarks Summit, PA 18411 or to the Guthrie Hospice, RR1, Box 154, Towanda, PA 18848.
Jessica Kopatz
May 16, 2002
Jessica Kopatz, 85, of Rushville, PA died on Thursday, May 16, 2002 at Hart’s Personal Care Home, Montrose. Born May 9, 1917 in Glasgow, Scotland, she was the daughter of the late Alf and Jessie (Bevan) Skatchkovsky. Her husband, Karl Kopatz, died in August of 1997.
She and her late husband owned and operated the former Rushville General Store for many years. Additionally, she was the postmistress of the Rushville Post Office for more than 40 years.
A member of the Rushville Presbyterian Church, she was a Sunday school teacher, an ordained elder and involved with the Missionary Society. She was director and secretary of the Rushville Cemetery Association and enjoyed traveling, knitting and most of all, her family.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Marie K. and Glenn Watkins of Rushville; sons and daughters-in-law, Carl and Connie Kopatz of Rushville, Nelson E. and Sue Kopatz of Sayre; grandchildren, Dewey R. Watkins, Carla M. Hurley, Carolyn L. Kopatz, Craig R. Kopatz, Jonathan D. Kopatz, Scott A. Kopatz, six great-granddaughters; a niece and nephews.
Services were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 20 at the Rushville Presbyterian Church. The family received friends on Monday from 1 p.m. until the time of the service.
If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to WPEL Radio, PO Box 248, Montrose, PA 18801.
Bartron Funeral Home, Inc., 74 Church St., Montrose, was entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
James Kintner
May 21, 2002
Mr. James W. Kintner, age 74, of RR3, Box 332, Meshoppen, PA (Briar Ridge) passed away on Tuesday morning, May 21, 2002 at the Moses Taylor Hospital in Scranton.
Born in Meshoppen on April 28, 1928, he was the son of the late L. Hewitt and Mildred R. Stevens Kintner. Mr. Kintner was a graduate of the Meshoppen High School, class of 1946. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War, in which he was a Private First Class, serving stateside. After his service time, he was employed by Bendix Corp. in South Montrose as an inspector from 1952 until 1967. In 1967, he established Kintner Market in Meshoppen, which he ran until his retirement in 1987.
He was a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Tunkhannock. A member of the Franklin Lodge #263 F&AM of Laceyville, he was a two-time Past Master and also a member of the Order of the Scottish Rite in Scranton. He was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Meshoppen Chapter #70, where he was a Worthy Patron. He was a life member of the Meshoppen Fire Company, where he was past Fire Chief and past treasurer. Jim was also a director of the Overfield Cemetery Association in Meshoppen.
Surviving are his wife of 53 years, the former Elizabeth Beck Kintner of Meshoppen; daughter, Mrs. Mark (Mary Beth) Harshbarger of Meshoppen; two sons, William L. Kintner, Keiserville and John J. Kintner of Meshoppen; three granddaughters, Rosalyn Kintner Gorko of Falls, Heather M. Kintner, Meshoppen and Myra Lee Harshbarger of Meshoppen; two nieces. He was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Kintner Swanson.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 24 at 10 a.m. from the St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, SR Rt. 6, Tunkhannock, with Father Michael Fill, of the church, officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family at a later date in the Overfield Cemetery, Meshoppen.
Family and friends may call at the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main St., Meshoppen, on Thursday, May 23 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Eastern Star services will be conducted by the members of the Meshoppen Chapter #70 at 8:30 p.m. Thursday evening and Masonic services will be conducted by the Franklin Lodge F&AM #263 at 8:45 p.m.
Debra Hassick
May 18, 2002
Debra Bennett Hassick lost her long and courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, May 18, 2002 at home in the presence of her loving family. She was 46.
She was born on Aug. 5, 1955 in Meshoppen, the daughter of Clifford and Mildred (Atkinson) Bennett. She marriage David E. Hassick on Sept. 20, 1980. Her greatest devotion and pride were for her three children, Scott (Scooter), Michelle (Princess) and Jason (Fluffy).
She graduated from Elk Lake High School in 1973. She then attended and graduated from Broome Community College in 1975 with a degree in nursing. She obtained her LPN license and was voted Miss Hope for the Cancer Society in 1975.
She was employed by The Meadows in Cooperstown, NY from July 1977 to Aug. 1987. After sustaining a back injury, she pursued a career in the legal field. She obtained a paralegal degree and also graduated from the Utica School of Commerce with a secretarial degree in 1992. From 1992 to 2001, she was employed by the Town of Oneonta as a Senior Court Clerk. Debra was a member and director of the New York State Association of Magistrates Court Clerks.
She enjoyed playing the piano, decorating cakes, working with her flowers and being around her children and their friends.
Debbie is survived by her loving husband, David and three children, Scott, Michelle and Jason and a close friend, Marie Jones, all of Oneonta, NY; her parents, Clifford and Mildred Bennett of Rushville; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Dale and Jeanne Bennett, Towanda, Rodney and Susan Bennett, Floral City, FL and Gary Bennett of Rushville; one sister and brother-in-law, Karen and Michael Halaquist of Windsor; a sister-in-law, Lorie R. Bennett of Downing, MI; her mother-in-law, Flossie Jordan of Oneonta; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins, all of whom will remember her with much love and affection. She was predeceased by her brother, Larry Bennett, who also fought a long and courageous battle with cancer, who she so dearly loved and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Robert and Arvilla Jordan.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 22 at 11 a.m. at the Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oneonta, NY, with the Rev. Keith Marlett, officiating. Burial followed at the Rushville Presbyterian Cemetery, Rushville. Friends called at the funeral home on Tuesday, May 21 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy be made to NY State Association of Magistrates Court Clerks Scholarship Fund, c/o Richard Szarowicz, 121 Miriam Ave., Blasdell, NY 14219.
Your time on earth has left us with numerous gifts that we were so fortunate to have bestowed upon us. You will be deeply missed and always remembered with much love and affection.
The gift of three children, so as a part of you will always be with us.
The gift of determination, so as we may carry on.
The gift of a sense of humor, so as we may laugh.
The gift of sensitivity, so as we may always care.
The gift of honesty, so as we may always be truthful.
The gift of love, so as we may know that you will always be in our hearts.
Funeral arrangements by the Bookhout Funeral Home, Oneonta.
Blaine Harvey
May 14, 2002
Blaine E. Harvey, 67, of Springville, PA, died at home on Tuesday, May 14, 2002, after a long battle with cancer. His widow is Ethel (Stone) Harvey.
He was born in Hop Bottom, son of the late Herbert N. and Leatha S. (Heavner) Harvey.
He was the co-owner of a stone quarry. Blaine enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and sports of all kinds.
Surviving besides his wife are four daughters and sons-in-law, Dawn and Ron Childress, Meshoppen, Sherry and Mick Lofaro, Lawton, Vicky and Gary LaRue, Lawsville, Lisa and Craig Reeves, South Montrose; five grandchildren, Nicholas Lofaro, Thomas and Daina LaRue, Erica and McKenzie Reeves; three brothers, Jake Harvey, Hop Bottom, Del Harvey, Springville, Walt Harvey, Springville; two sisters, Joyce Gleason, Dimock and Gussie Warner, New Milford; many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held at Union Cemetery in Lathrop Township on May 19, with the Rev. Eugene B. Jensen of Dimock Community Church, officiating.
Arrangements were made by Daniel K. Regan Funeral Home, Montrose.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1101 Hill St., Jessup, PA 18434.
E. Grace Wilhelm
May 20, 2002
E. Grace Wilhelm, 56, of 1208 Claire Road, Montoursville, died Monday, May 20, 2002 at Williamsport Hospital. Born May 10, 1946 in Kingston, she was a daughter of Carlos and Ethel Howell Jayne.
Grace worked as a pharmacist technician for Eckerd Drug in Montoursville. She was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church and the Eugene Grafius American Legion Post 14 in Montoursville. She loved animals, NASCAR and the Internet.
She and her husband, Gary L. Wilhelm, celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary on March 13, 2002.
Surviving in addition to her husband are: a son, Gary Lee Wilhelm, Jr. of Montoursville; a daughter, Tonya J. (Luis) Resto of Allentown; four brothers, John Stahl of Laceyville, Rev. Carlos Jayne of Des Moines, Iowa, William Jayne of Kansas City, Missouri and Ronald Jayne of Rock Hall, Maryland; two sisters, Patricia Newhart of Meshoppen and Sandra Monday of Indianapolis, Indiana, and two grandchildren, Emily J. and Justin Resto.
The funeral will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. at Spitler Funeral Home, 733 Broad St., Montoursville, with her pastor, Rev. Paul C. Murphy, officiating. Burial will be in the Montoursville Cemetery .
Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Indian Park Memorial Fund, c/o Montoursville Borough, 617 North Loyalsock Ave., Montoursville, PA 17754.
