Pearl E. J. (Lockyer) Irvine

MONTGOMERY - Pearl E. J. (Lockyer) Irvine, 77, died on Sunday, January 30, 2011 at her daughters residence, Montgomery. Pearl was born on September 30, 1933 in Worcester, England and was the daughter of the late Cyril and Georgina (Dally) Lockyer. On May 10, 1951, she married the late Samuel Irvine, Jr. who had died on September 9, 1997. Pearl was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary Montgomery American Legion and enjoyed knitting, gardening, horses, video games and old movies. She was an avid bingo player. Pearl is survived by one son and daughter-in-law; Michael D. and Veronica Irvine of Watsontown, four daughters and two sons-in-law; Sandra L. and Jerry Cleveland of Montgomery, Lori G. and Harris Staggert of Montgomery, Lisa A. Higham of Mansfield and Kristi L. Newton of Montgomery, 16 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and two sisters; Kath Ahern and Joy Stanton, both of England. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one son; Kenneth C. Irvine, one great-grandson; Tucker Knight and four brothers. There will be a gathering of family and friends from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 3, 2011 at the First United Methodist Church, 41 W. Houston Ave., Montgomery with the funeral service beginning at 12:00 p.m. Rebecca Cuddeback, CLM, Jersey Shore United Methodist Church will officiate the services. Burial will private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Gate House at Divine Providence, 1100 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport, PA 17701. Arrangements are being handled by The Dale E. Ranck Funeral Service, 125 N. Front Street, Milton, PA 17847.