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Georgine A. Tidmore

Georgine A. Tidmore

Dec 27, 2013

Georgine Tidmore, 84, of Pottsville, for years prominent in Schuylkill County radio, died Friday at Schuylkill Medical Center East “Good Sam”. After a 6 ½ year battle with ovarian cancer. A co-owner and the retired General Manager of Pottsville Broadcasting Company (WPPA / T-102 Radio), Pottsville. Born January 8, 1929 in Shenandoah, she was the daughter of the late...

Ronald 'Mac' Mccarty

Ronald 'Mac' Mccarty

Dec 26, 2013

SECRETARY, MD- Ronald “Mac” McCarty, 80, formerly of York, died on December 26, 2013 at Dorchester General Hospital. He was the husband of the late Alison B. (Rubury) McCarty, who died on January 29, 1996. The couple wed on June 13, 1959. A celebration of life tribute service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2014...

Richard De Finis

Richard De Finis

Dec 26, 2013

TROY- On Thursday, December 26, 2013 after a life well lived Richard De Finis, 77, of East Smithfield, PA passed away at the Robert Packer Hospital surrounded by his family and loving wife Susanne (Kedrowitsch) De Finis. The couple recently celebrated 32 years of marriage on October 3, 2013. Rich was born on August 21, 1936 in Orange, NJ,...

Gwendolyn L. Kapp

Gwendolyn L. Kapp

Dec 25, 2013

Dover—Gwendolyn L. Kapp, 70, died Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at York Hospital. A Gathering of Friends will be held from 2-5 PM, Sunday, January 5, 2014 at the James Danner V.F.W – Post 537, 1095 Pines Rd, Etters. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd, York is in charge of arrangements. Born December 9, 1943 in York,...

Katherine R. (Smith) Byrne

Katherine R. (Smith) Byrne

Dec 25, 2013

TROY- Katherine R. (Smith) Byrne, 95 of Granville Center, PA, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at the Bradford County Manor. She was the loving wife of the late Frank K. Byrne who passed away in 1955. The couple married in 1945 and had 10 happy years together. Katherine was born on December 6, 1918 in Klinesville, NJ,...

Jane E. (Berlew) Baker

Jane E. (Berlew) Baker

Dec 25, 2013

WILKES-BARRE-Jane E. (Berlew) Baker, 59, of North Wilkes-Barre, passed away December 25, 2013, at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital after an extended illness. Born on December 1, 1954, in Wilkes-Barre, Jane was a daughter of the late Willard and Mary (Mitchell) Berlew. Jane worked for Prestige Shoes, Wilkes-Barre for many years and later worked for Pfeiffer Pharmaceuticals, Inc. For many...

Deanna Lynn Czerpak

Deanna Lynn Czerpak

Dec 24, 2013

WILKES-BARRE- Deanna Lynn Czerpak, 46, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on December 24, 2013 at her home. Born in Plymouth on May 20th, 1967, she was a daughter of Lawrence W. Czerpak, Wilkes-Barre and the late Roberta (Humes) Czerpak. Deanna graduated from Nanticoke High School. Deanna was previously employed at the Dollar Tree Store, Wilkes-Barre. In addition to her mother,...

Lorraine Margaret (Gray) Benjamin

Lorraine Margaret (Gray) Benjamin

Dec 24, 2013

WELLSBURG- Lorraine Margaret (Gray) Benjamin, 76, of Lowman, NY passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at the Green Home in Wellsboro, PA. She was the loving wife of the late William F. Benjamin. The couple married June 16, 1955 and had 45 happy years together. Lorraine was born on September 19, 1937 in Elmira, NY, daughter of the...

Patricia A. 'Pat' (Morningstar) Wolfe

Patricia A. 'Pat' (Morningstar) Wolfe

Dec 24, 2013

MILTON - Patricia A. “Pat” (Morningstar) Wolfe, 72, died Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at Williamsport Regional Medical Center. She was born in Lycoming County on March 20, 1941 and was the daughter of the late Paul and Erma (Lenhart) Morningstar. Pat married Dale E. Wolfe who survives, on June 16, 1961 and they celebrated 52 years of marriage together....

Dorothy I. (Miller) Hawkins

Dorothy I. (Miller) Hawkins

Dec 24, 2013

YORK – Dorothy I. (Miller) Hawkins, 89, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at Pleasant Acres Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Darwin Hawkins. A celebration of life tribute service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, December 28, 2013 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road, York. A viewing will be held...

Marie E. (Kern) Storm

Marie E. (Kern) Storm

Dec 24, 2013

WILKES-BARRE- Marie E. (Kern) Storm, 91, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, December 24, 2013, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Wilkes-Barre on June 24, 1922, Marie was a daughter of the late John and Emily (Eustes) Kern. Marie was a member of the Albright United Methodist Church, Wilkes-Barre for many years. Marie was a loving wife,...

Betty J. (Bacon) Walker

Betty J. (Bacon) Walker

Dec 23, 2013

Betty Jane (Bacon) Walker entered into heaven on December 23, 2013 from York Hospital. While at home, she enjoyed baking, gardening, and spending time with her family which included two daughters, Patti McCaslin and Donna (Robert) Druck; two grandchildren, Thomas (Missy) Druck and Robin (Steve) Wilson; four beloved great grandchildren, Josh and Ashley Druck and Shelby and Jarrett Wilson....

Betty M. (Rogers) Boyles

Betty M. (Rogers) Boyles

Dec 22, 2013

TROY-Betty M. (Rogers) Boyles, 90 of Sylvania, PA, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2013 at the Bradford County Manor. She was the loving wife of the late Curtis L. Boyles who passed away on November 15, 1994. The couple married April 21, 1945 and had 49 happy years together. Family and friends are invited to call from 1:00...

Roy C. Duck

Roy C. Duck

Dec 22, 2013

LOCK HAVEN - Roy C. Duck, 83, a former longtime resident of Loganton passed away, Sunday, December 22, 2013 at Haven Rehab and Skilled Nursing, Lock Haven. He was born May 10, 1930 in Loganton the son of the late Russel and Jennie (Bower) Duck. His first wife Lottie (Nilson) Duck died in 1970 and his second wife Shirley...

Anna M. (Campion) Carlin

Anna M. (Campion) Carlin

Dec 21, 2013

Anna M. (Campion) Carlin, 91, formerly of Pottsville died Saturday December 21 at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg. Born in Heckschersville on September 1, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Callaghan) Campion. She was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, Minersville. She was retired from the US Department of Army and had...

Gloria H. (Haggerety) Wheeler

Gloria H. (Haggerety) Wheeler

Dec 20, 2013

LOCK HAVEN - Gloria H. (Haggerty) Wheeler, 90, of Silver Spring, MD and a former area resident, passed away on December 20, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Matthew and Olive Long Haggerty. She was married to Harry B. Wheeler who died in 2002. Survived by her children; Rachel Jones of Damascus, MD, Judy Ashley of Montgomery...

Dorothy M. (Toomey) Ilyes

Dorothy M. (Toomey) Ilyes

Dec 20, 2013

YORK - Dorothy M. (Toomey) Ilyes, 91, passed away Friday, December 20, 2013 at The Haven at Springwood in York. She was the widow of the late Paul E. Ilyes Sr. The couple wed on June 30, 1945 and were married for 50 years. A Celebration of Life tribute service will be held at 11 AM, Thursday, December 26,...

Lillian Laree (Schaszberger) Strine

Lillian Laree (Schaszberger) Strine

Dec 19, 2013

YORK- Lillian LaRee (Schaszberger) Strine, 88, of West Manchester Township, died Thursday, December 19, 2013 at Normandie Ridge in York. She was the wife of the late Wilson R. Strine. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, December 23, 2013 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd. in York, with...

Preston W. Olphin

Preston W. Olphin

Dec 19, 2013

DALLASTOWN - Preston W. Olphin, 75, was ushered into heaven on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at Manor Care Dallastown, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the husband of Linda C. (Dinterman) Olphin. The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 6th. A celebration of life tribute service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, December...

Marjorie F. Price

Marjorie F. Price

Dec 18, 2013

WILKES-BARRE- Marjorie F. (Hendler) Price, 92, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Wednesday morning at her home. Born in Hanover Township on December 20, 1920, she was a daughter of the late John and Rosa (Koslosfski) Hendler. She was a graduate of G.A.R. High School. For many years Marjorie was a member of the former Messiah Lutheran Church, Wilkes-Barre, where she...