Daisy Bell (Summerson) Bennett

CROSS FORK - Daisy Bell Summerson Bennett, age 98, of Cross Fork, died at her residence on Sunday, May 16, 2010. She was born in Bitumen, Pa. on July 30, 1911, daughter of the late David C. and Adeline Isaacson Summerson. Daisy was a graduate of St. Joseph High School in Renovo, was a member of the Kettle Creek Hose Co., was a founding member of the Kettle Creek Ambulance Co. where she served as treasurer for over 30 years, and was the first person to take the original E.M.T. course in Clinton County. She was also a 7th degree member of the Pleasant Valley Grange. She enjoyed fly fishing, taking trips, sewing clothes, crocheting, knitting, tatting and doing the Express crossword puzzle. Daisy was known for her excellent baking, especially her pies, at all the fund raising events. She is survived by her sons: Patrick Rooney of Lynn Haven, Fla., Edward Rooney of Biloxi, Miss., Michael Rooney of Cross Fork, and stepson Clifford Bennett Jr. of Treasure Lake, Pa., and daughters: Ann Nesman and Helen Green, both of Cross Fork. Also surviving are 19 grandchildren and several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren and a sister: Peggy Robbins of Mansfield, Pa. She was preceded in death by her husband: Clifford Bennett Sr. in 1996 and two sisters. Memorial graveside services will be held at the chapel at New Maple Grove Cemetery. The date and time of service will be published when scheduled. Memorial donations are requested to the New Maple Grove Cemetery or the Kettle Creek Ambulance Co. in her memory. Maxwell Funeral Home of Renovo is in charge of arrangements.