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Charles F. Foster
Jan 20, 2008
SLIPPERY ROCK, PA-Rev. Charles Francis Foster, 86, of Slippery Rock, PA, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2008 at the Grove Manor in Grove City, PA. He was the loving husband of the late Jane W. (Carpenter) Foster who passed away in 1997. Family and friends are invited to call from 10:00-11:00 AM on Saturday, January 26, 2006 at...
Cynthia Eckert
Jan 19, 2008
Cynthia Eckert Cynthia "Cindy" Eckert, 67, of Pottsville, passed away at her sister-in-law's residence in Schuylkill Haven Saturday morning. Born in Mechanicsville, on February 4, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Gertrude Mohl Boyer. Prior to retiring, she worked in various local factories. She was a member of the Bethany Christian Fellowship Church, Cressona. She...
Lena Mae Gipson Blankenship
Jan 17, 2008
Lena Mae Gipson Blankenship, 78, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Thursday evening, January 17, 2008, at home. Born July 2, 1929, in Chattanooga, TN, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Claudine (Carruther) Siler. She was educated in Chattanooga and was employed as a cook at Erlanger Hospital prior to moving to Pennsylvania. Lena was preceded in death...
Ann L. Heffner
Jan 16, 2008
Lewisburg - Ann L. Heffner, 60 of Third Street passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg. She was born April 16, 1947 in Norristown, PA the daughter of William & Ruth (DeWald) Snyder. She was married to Dannie L. Heffner formerly of Elimsport on November 28, 1970 they recently celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary...
Loretta R. Alexander
Jan 16, 2008
Milton - Loretta R. Alexander, 101 a former resident of Rockwell Center, Broadway and Catawissa died Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at Mt. Carmel Nursing Home where she was a patient for 16 months. She was born May 24, 1906 at Buffalo Cross Roads the daughter of John & Mary (Rowe) Rhodes. Loretta was preceded in death by her first...
Veronica Clemas
Jan 16, 2008
Veronica Clemas POTTSVILLE-Veronica Clemas, 82, of Pottsville, passed away Wednesday at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville. Born in Kulpmont, on October 9, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Anna Sinkovich. She was a member of St. Patrick's Church, Pottsville. Veronica owned and operated the former Blue and Gold restaurant in Schuylkill Haven for several years. She was...
Howard R. Bender
Jan 15, 2008
York-Howard R. Bender, 84, died at 10:50 a.m. Tuesday, January 15, 2008, at York Hospital. He was the husband of Nancy E. (Sell) Corbett Bender with whom he celebrated a 12th wedding anniversary in February of 2007 and was the husband of the late Bertha Mae Bender. A Celebration of Life Service will be 2:00 PM Saturday, January 19,...
Louise (Maciolek) Katkowski Gromala
Jan 15, 2008
DUPONT-Louise (Maciolek) Katkowski Gromala, 85, formerly of Dupont, passed away Tuesday at the Village at Greenbriar, Dallas. Born in Duryea on December 13, 1922, she was one of 20 children of the late Annabelle Maciolek Melvin. She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Dupont. Prior to retiring, she was employed by Topps Chewing Gum. She was...
Janet Grace Rafferty
Jan 14, 2008
LEWISBERRY - Janet Grace (Eichenlaub) Rafferty, 83, of Fairview Twp., passed away peacefully at 7:35 a.m. Monday, January 14, 2008, at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, John F. "Jack" Rafferty on May 16, 2000. Mrs. Rafferty was born July 1, 1924, in Altoona, Blair County. She was the daughter of the...
Marcella C. (Keener) Alwine
Jan 14, 2008
York—Marcella M. (Keener) Alwine, 104, died Monday, January 14, 2008 at Colonial Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late Charles E. Alwine. A celebration of life service will be held at the convenience of the family. Heffner Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd, York, is in charge of arrangements.
Preston A. Kohler
Jan 14, 2008
Airville—Preston A. "Skip" Kohler, 90, died Monday, January 14, 2008 at York Hospital. He was the husband of the late Dorothy M. (Clarkson) Kohler. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m., Saturday, January 19, 2008 at Life Tributes by Olewiler and Heffner Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place, Red Lion, with the Rev. David A. Walker...
Elwood L. Miller
Jan 14, 2008
YORK - Elwood L. Miller, 96, died Monday, January 14, 2008, at Colonial Manor Nursing and Rehab Center. He was the husband of the late Grace (Witmer) Miller. Funeral services and burial will be private. Heffner Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd, York is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Miller was born August 25, 1911 in Brillhart...
John D'Ottavio
Jan 12, 2008
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP- John D'Ottavio, 60 of York, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2008 at his residence. He was the husband of Rita (Mitzel) D'Ottavio. The couple celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary on April 25, 2007. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. on Friday, January 18, 2008 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 2935 Kingston Rd. in York....
Philip A. Marks
Jan 12, 2008
Renovo - Philip A. Marks, 90, a lifetime resident and businessman died at his residence unexpectedly, but peacefully, on Sat. Jan. 12, 2008. He was born in Renovo on May 17, 1917, son of the late Sol and Rachel (Rubin) Marks. Phil was the valedictorian of his graduating class from Renovo High School and planned to attend Dickinson Law...
Georgia (Reynolds) Ganther
Jan 11, 2008
YORK - Georgia (Reynolds) Ganther, 93, of Normandie Ridge, went to her heavenly home on Friday morning, January 11, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Richard O. Ganther on July 19, 2005. Mrs. Ganther was born December 26, 1914, in Burning Springs, Kanawha County, West Virginia. She was the daughter of the late...
Vera M. Crandall
Jan 11, 2008
Wellsburg, NY Vera M. Crandall age 88, of Gillett, PA passed away Friday, January 11, 2008 at the Bradford County Manor, Troy. PA following a lengthy illness. Vera was born May 8, 1919 in Corning, NY daughter of the late Levere and Katherine Stage Freeman. She was retired from Trayer Products and previously worked at Remington Rand. Vera enjoyed...
Doris Marie (Barnett) Eppley
Jan 11, 2008
FELTON- Doris Marie (Barnett) Eppley, 69, died at her home early Friday morning, January 11, 2008. She was the wife of the late Raymond E. Eppley. A funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at Life Tributes by Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Pl., Red Lion, with the Rev. Ronald S....
Jordan A. Chilson
Jan 11, 2008
Wellsburg, NY Jordan Allen Chilson, Infant son of Sarah Jean Smith and Robert Allen Chilson, Jr. passed away shortly after birth Friday, January 11, 2008 at Robert Packer Hospital. Survivors include maternal grandparents, Bonnie & Ted Johnson of Gillett, PA, Sam Smith of Mansfield, PA, Collette Chilson of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Robert Allen Chilson, Sr of Towanda, PA, great-grandparents,...
Teresa M. (Minchhoff) Riegle
Jan 10, 2008
WYOMISSING - Teresa M. Riegle, 88, of Wyomissing, formerly of Pottsville, died Thursday morning at the home of her daughter. Born in Pottsville on September 18, 1919, she was a daughter of the late Francis and Mathilda (Marx) Minchhoff. She graduated from Pottsville Catholic High School in 1938. During World War II she worked for the Federal Communication Commission...
Gloria F. Glo" Grove
Jan 10, 2008
MANCHESTER TWP. - Gloria F. "Glo" Grove died at 9 a.m. Thursday, January 10, 2008 at her home. She was 81. Miss Grove was born June 29, 1926, in York. She was the daughter of the late Norman M. Grove of Middletown and the late Miriam (Herrman) Barshinger of Red Lion. Her guardians were the late Charles and Hazel...
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