Obituaries by LocationClifford 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 marriage 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.
Harold Manning
Jan. 2, 2003
Harold Ray Manning, 74, of 22 Manning Road, Tunkhannock, PA, passed away on Thursday morning, Jan. 2, 2003 at the Tyler Memorial Hospital in Tunkhannock.
Born in Mehoopany on July 25, 1928, he was the son of the late Edson and Matilda Engelman Manning.
He was marriage to the former Marian Page and they celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary on Nov. 10, 2002.
Harold was a graduate of Mehoopany High School and was a dairy farmer. A member of the National Rifle Association, he loved to spend time on his farm and enjoyed hunting.
He belonged to the Biblical Baptist Church in Meshoppen.
Survivors include his wife, Marian; two sons, Kevin of Tunkhannock and Roger of Suffolk, VA; one daughter, Donna Archer of Factoryville; three brothers, Stewart of Meshoppen, Robert, Arizona and Edward, Tunkhannock; one sister, Dorothy Rogers, Nicholson, four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Byron.
Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family at the Biblical Baptist Church, Briar Ridge Road, Meshoppen, with Rev. Gary Myers, pastor officiating. Interment will be in Vaughan Cemetery, Mehoopany. There were no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Biblical Baptist Church, Briar Ridge Road, Meshoppen, PA 18630.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Harding-Litwin Funeral Home, 123 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock.
Francis Marcy
Jan. 21, 2003
A memorial service for Francis "Bubs" Marcy, who died on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2003, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 1 p.m. from the Meshoppen United Methodist Church. Officiating will be the Rev. Daniel Herron, pastor of the Meshoppen United Methodist Church, and Mr. John Shaffer, Lay Pastor of the Evans Falls United Methodist Church.
Masonic services will be held at 1 p.m. prior to the service by Franklin Lodge #263 F&AM of Laceyville and by Meshoppen Chapter #70 Eastern Star.
Those wishing, may make memorial contributions to the Horse Arena, Kiwanis Wyoming County Fair, RR2, Box 379-A, Mehoopany, PA 18629.
Rita Barrett
Jan. 4, 2003
Rita L. Barrett, 72, of Deposit, NY, died unexpectedly Saturday, Jan. 4, 2003 at her home.
She was predeceased by her husband, Charles R. Barrett, on May 23, 2002.
She is survived by a daughter, Zandra Barrett, Deposit; two grandchildren, Sarah Salsman and Kevin Kingsbury; three great-grandchildren, Alex, Ebin and Christian; three sisters, Lee Ann Cohen, Ellenville, NY, Erie Amidon, Syracuse, NY and Landra Perry, Bath, NY; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She had worked for many years for Valley Offset Printing in Deposit. She was a member and director of the Deposit Community Historical Society and member of Delaware Chapter #244 O.E.S.
Funeral and committal services were held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003, at the Zacharias Funeral Home in Deposit with Rev. Joseph Axtell, Pastor of the Sherman Bible Chapel of Sherman, Pa., officiating. Burial will be in the Pine Grove Cemetery, Deposit, in the spring. Friends called at the funeral home on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 1 p.m. until the time of service. An Eastern Star Ritualistic Service was held at 8 p.m. Tuesday evening.
Friends wishing, may make memorial contributions to the Deposit Community Historical Society.
Sara Martino
Feb. 27, 2003
Sara M. Martino, age 66, of Colley Township, Dushore, RR2, passed away on Thursday afternoon, Feb. 27, 2003 at Dar-Way Nursing Home in Forksville, PA.
She was born on May 31, 1936 in Trenton, NJ, a daughter of the late Harvey and Sarah Buckman Ott.
Sara had been a resident of this area since 1970, moving from Bristol, PA in Bucks County.
Prior to its closing, she was employed by Rynveld’s of New Albany for several years. After that, she enjoyed tending to her home and time spent caring for her companion, Mr. Gerald Crawford.
She leaves surviving her three children: William J. Martino, Jr. of Ribbinsville, NJ; two daughters, Wanda Winnick of Gales Ferry, CT and Edith Fussell of Beulaville, NC; her loving companion, Gerald Crawford at home and her grandchildren.
Friends and family called on Sunday evening, March 2 at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter Street, Dushore, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
A funeral service was held on Sunday evening at the funeral home at 8:30 p.m., with the Rev. Robert Brown, pastor of the Dushore United Methodist Church, officiating.
The family also received friends and family on Monday evening at the Molden Funeral Chapel in Bristol from 7 to 9 p .m.
A funeral service was held on Tuesday, March 4 in the Molden Funeral Chapel at 10 a.m.
Interment followed in Sunset Memorial Park in Feasterville, PA.
Charles McGroarty
Feb. 20, 2003
Charles Michael McGroarty, age 75, of (Laddsburg), New Albany RR1, PA, passed away on Thursday evening, Feb. 20, 2003 at his home.
He was born on March 31, 1927 in Wilkes-Barre, a son of the late Edward and Catherine Byron McGoarty.
His family moved to Overton, where he was raised and was a graduate of St. Basil’s Catholic School, Class of 1945.
On Feb. 8, 1953, Charles marriage the former Marjorie Keeney. They had just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
During his lifetime, he was employed as a mechanic and a truck driver.
With his descendants from Ireland, Charles always had the luck of the Irish with him. With his strong faith in our Lord and his Irish luck, he was able to conquer many battles he faced throughout his own life.
A man with a positive outlook for life, he always found good in everyone and never turned anyone down when they needed help or words of encouragement.
His love and interest for automobiles always kept him busy, whether it was repairing a car or tractor for his friends or rebuilding his own first car, a 1917 Model T.
He found much enjoyment having his sons interested in his same passion for cars.
He also enjoyed being with his family. A man with a kind heart, full of love, a gentle smile and a kind word, made him a man that everyone loved to be with.
He taught his family about the important things that mattered in life. It wasn’t material things that were important, it was honesty, faith and the love we should have for family and friends, and of course, a little "Irish luck."
He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church of Overton and a member of the Antique Automotive Club of America.
Surviving are his loving wife of 50 years, Marjorie Keeney McGroarty, at home; his children and spouses, Michael and Peggy McGroarty, Maureen Maynard, Matthew and Tina McGroarty, Edward and Shellie McGroarty; grandchildren, Josh and Karen McGroarty, Beau McGroarty, Lacey and Kira McGroarty, Dalton and Dylan Maynard and by two great-grandchildren, Mason and Haley Jo McGroarty.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James McGroarty; sisters, Mary Catherine Nolan, Roseanne Pulio and an infant sister, Theresa McGroarty.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, Feb. 24 at 11 a.m. in St. Francis Xavier Church in Overton, with the Rev. Kenneth Seegar, as celebrant.
Interment followed in the St. Francis Xavier Cemetery .
Friends and family called on Sunday, Feb. 23 at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the New Albany Community Library, Front St., New Albany, PA 18833 or to the American Cancer Society, Bradford-Sullivan County Unit, 1948 East Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701 in Mr. McGroarty’s memory.
Robert Fassett
Feb. 21, 2003
Mr. Robert W. (Daddy Bob) Fassett, age 75, formerly of Meshoppen, PA, passed away on Friday, Feb. 21, 2003 at his home in Oil Springs, Ontario, Canada.
Bob was born in Meshoppen on May 1, 1927, a son of the late Loyd E. and Freda E. Teetsel Fassett.
Robert graduated from the Meshoppen High School in the Class of 1945. After high school, he served in the U.S. Navy, aboard the Yorktown Air Carrier during World War II.
Daddy Bob was dedicated to his family and friends. He enjoyed farming, fishing and gardening. His love for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, was the joy of his life.
Bob was engaged in farming for several years in the Meshoppen area. He was also employed by Sire Power in Tunkhannock for many years.
Robert is survived by his wife, the former Christine Evon Fassett, of Oil Springs, Ontario, Canada. He was the dear father of two sons and their wives, Daniel and Lyssa Fassett of Massachusetts and Willard and Lucy Fassett of Tennessee; a daughter, Karen Harrell of Florida; his stepchildren and their spouses, Kolleen and Ron Carroll of Laceyville, Frank and Kim McIntire of Meshoppen, Carmen and Eric Eberlin of Laceyville, Jim and Wendy Evon of Coronna, Canada and Carrie and Chris Baxter of Sombra, Canada; a dear brother, Donald Fassett of California and a dear sister, Janet Young of Tunkhannock. Daddy Bob is also survived by his 14 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his former wives, Violet Elliot of Florida and Sharon Carter Fassett of Meshoppen. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Bobby and an infant daughter, Swan; a granddaughter, Wreath Rose Bishop; a sister, June Atti and a brother, Hank Robinson.
A remembrance service in honor of the life and memory of Robert W. (Daddy Bob) Fassett will be held on Saturday, March 1 at 4 p.m. from the Skinners Eddy United Methodist Church, with Rev. Kathy Pierce of the church, officiating. Burial services will take place at a later date in the Overfield Cemetery in Meshoppen.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wyoming County Sheep and Wool Association, c/o Mr. Victor Decker, 1119 Sugar Hollow Road, Tunkhannock, PA 18657.
Arrangements were made through the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main St., Meshoppen.
Joseph Ciprich
Feb. 16, 2003
Joseph D. Ciprich of Dallas, PA, died on Sunday morning, Feb. 16, 2003 at Greenley’s Rest Home in Thurston Hollow, Tunkhannock. He had been a resident there for the past eight years. He was marriage to the former Dorothy Patton for 43 years.
He was born in Laceyville on Feb. 24, 1915, son of the late Ignatius and Frances Kuffa Ciprich.
He attended Skinners Eddy grade school and Laceyville High School. He was an Army veteran, serving for three years in the Hawaiian Islands in MPS Division. During World War II, he served in China and Burma and served in the Korean Conflict, obtaining the rank of Master Sergeant. He received the Bronze Star and several other medals for his service during battle.
Prior to his retirement, he was a heavy equipment operator and member of Local #542 Operating Engineers. He worked for Kuffman Brothers in Langhorne and Stipp Construction out of Scranton.
Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Michael of Jenningsville; a stepson, Richard Boyar, Wyoming; stepdaughters, Elaine Jones, Tunkhannock and Linda Davenport, Wilkes-Barre; a brother, Michael, Meshoppen; sisters, Julia Wiernusz, Tunkhannock and Betty Lombardo, Florida.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, George, Ignatius and John Ciprich and sisters, Helen Quinn and Anna Kirk.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 11 a.m. from the Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home, Inc., 73 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, with Father Duane Gavitt, pastor of Nativity BVM Church, Tunkhannock, officiating.
Interment was in St. Joachim’s Cemetery, Meshoppen.
Memorial contributions may be made to Nativity BVM Church, 99 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, PA 18657 or to St. Joachim’s Catholic Church, Wells St., Meshoppen, PA 18630.
Alvin Budner
Feb. 24, 2003
Mr. Alvin C. (Al) Budner, age 73, of RR1, Box 1033, Ferry Rd., Laceyville, PA, formerly of the Allentown area, passed away early Monday morning, Feb. 24, 2003 at the Meadowview Senior Living Center, Montrose.
Born in Allentown, on Jan. 5, 1930, he was the son of the late John J. and Marion Hinkle Budner. He was the husband of the late Kathryn Reichelderfer Budner, who passed away on Oct. 20, 1996.
Mr. Budner was a member of the Army National Guard, serving from 1950 until 1951. For many years, Mack Truck Plants employed him as an electrician in Allentown and Macungie.
He was a member of the Faith Presbyterian Church in Emmaus and the Skinners Eddy United Methodist Church in Laceyville. Al was also a member of the Rought Hall Post #510 American Legion, Black Walnut. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and socializing with his many friends.
Surviving are his two sons, Mark A. Budner, Laceyville and David J. Budner of Macungie; his daughter, Lisa J. Engelman of Emmaus; sisters, Lois Reightler of Sparta, TN and Alice Cleary, East Lyme CT; five grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Raymond H. Budner, John (Jack) Budner, Jr. and two sisters, Helen Leh and Jean Budner.
Memorial services were held on Wednesday evening, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. from the Skinners Eddy United Methodist Church, with Rev. Kathy Pierce, of the church officiating.
The family will furnish their own flowers, but those wishing, may make memorial donations to the Skinners Eddy United Methodist Church, Laceyville, PA 18623.
Arrangements were made through the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main St., Laceyville.
William Coleman
Feb. 18, 2003
William O. Coleman, 86, of RR1, LeRaysville, PA, died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2003 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Born Nov. 30, 1916 in Pike Township, Bradford County, he was the son of the late James A. and Mary (Owen) Coleman. In 1951 he was marriage to Thelma Bartoo, who survives.
A 1934 graduate of LeRaysville High School, he continued his education at Monmouth College. He then went on to receive a Masters in Business Administration from Farley Dickinson College in NJ. He spent many years with the DuPont Company, including the Towanda plant, and retired in 1984 from the Parlin, NJ plant as General Supervisor.
He served in the Air Corps of the U.S. Army during WWII, flying in 55 missions in the Pacific Theater. He received many wartime medals during his service.
He was a lifetime member of Northeast Bradford Memorial VFW Post #6824. Additionally, he was a member of the LeRaysville Lodge #471 F&AM, LeRaysville, York Rite and the Valley of Scranton, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Consistory in Williamsport, Royal Arch Chapter in Towanda and the Endless Mountains Shrine Club.
In addition to his wife, survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Fred Arno and Loretta Coleman; niece, Nancy Coleman; nephew, James Coleman, all of RR1, LeRaysville, plus other nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Feb. 21 at the Bartron Funeral Home, Inc., a Selected Independent Funeral Home, 74 Church Street, Montrose. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
