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Lillian Shores

Lillian Shores

Sep 20, 2013

Lillian Shores, 96, of Ulster passed away on September 20, 2013 at the Towanda Memorial Hospital. She was born on December 12, 1916 the daughter of the late Charles and Frances (Jewell) LaBarre in Bumpville, PA. On September 13, 1941 she married her husband, Perl A. Shores at her family home in Bumpville. Beginning at age 11, Lillian religiously kept...

Donald W. Wilsey

Donald W. Wilsey

Sep 20, 2013

Donald W. Wilsey, 76, of Sayre passed away at the Robert Packer Hospital on Friday, September 20, 2013 after a long illness. He was born on January 19, 1937 a son of the late Willard R. and Emma L. (Paden) Wilsey in Monroe Twp. PA. After high school Donald served his country in the United States Coast Guard from 1955-1959....

Stewart W. Rae

Stewart W. Rae

Sep 18, 2013

Stewart W. Rae Jr., 88, of South Waverly passed away at the Elderwood Nursing Facility on September 18, 2013 surrounded by his family. He was born on July 13, 1925 in Sayre, the son of the late Stewart W. and Emily (Griffith) Rae. Stewart attended Athens High School then joined the U.S. Navy during WWII (1943-1946) where he served as...

Ilene Rifenberg

Ilene Rifenberg

Sep 17, 2013

Ilene Evelyn Keeney Rifenberg, 97 longtime resident of Sayre passed away at The Robert Packer Hospital on the morning of September 17, 2013. Ilene was born on May 17, 1916. The daughter of Blanche Hugo Keeney and Arthur Keeney; She graduated number one in her class from New Albany High School in 1933 and top in her class at the...

Almer Eugene Finnerty

Almer Eugene Finnerty

Sep 17, 2013

Almer Eugene Finnerty, 70, of Towanda passed away at home on September 17, 2013. Almer was born a son of the late Andrew and Irene Finnerty in Troy, PA. He graduated from Troy High school and married his wife of 27 years, Mary K. Finnerty on June 5, 1987 in Towanda, PA. Almer was a devout husband, father and grandfather....

Carole Ruth Shipman / May

Carole Ruth Shipman / May

Sep 3, 2013

Carole Jackson May, 69, of Waverly, passed away on Tuesday September 3, 2013. She was born a daughter to Ralph W. and Doris M. (Manzer) Jackson on August 11, 1944 in Sayre, Pa She was preceded in death by Father: Ralph W. Jackson, mother: Doris M. (Manzer) Jackson, brother: Kerry Ralph Jackson, sisters: Gloria Cornish and Judith L. Brague, daughter:...

Pauline Pardee

Pauline Pardee

Aug 16, 2013

Pauline (Barnes) Pardee, 78, of Athens Twp. passed away at the Robert Packer Hospital on Friday August 16, 2013. Pauline was born On June 23, 1935 in Sullivan County. She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Alvie Pardee. Sons: Clifford Thomas and David Pardee. Pauline is survived by her Sons; Darrell Pardee of Athens and Spencer...

Betty H. Manley

Betty H. Manley

Aug 4, 2013

BETTY H. MANLEY, 90, of Newfield, NY, passed away on AUGUST 4, 2013 in Horseheads, NY. A memorial service will be held at NINEVEH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Nineveh, NY on Sunday, September 29, 2013 at 2:00PM with Pastor Emrys Tyler officiating. BETTY was born in ENDICOTT, NY to LOUIS & GERTRUDE (BURGHER) WHITMARSH on MARCH 16, 1923. She graduated from WINDSOR...

Lowell L. Warters

Lowell L. Warters

Jul 10, 2013

Lowell L. Warters, 84, of Elmira, NY formerly of Gillett, PA and Apopka, FL, died July 10, 2013 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility after an extended illness. Lowell was born August 25, 1928 in Tioga, PA the son of the late Gordon and Clara (Carleton) Warters and was a graduate of Southside High School class of 1947. He retired...

George L. Miller

George L. Miller

May 23, 2013

George L. Miller, 87, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday May 23, 2013. He served in the US Navy from 11/29/43 - 5/18/46 as a ship signalman. He was a tool and die maker working at Fishers tool shop for many years and then retiring from Bendix corporation in 1983. He was born January 30, 1926 in Sayre, PA the son...

Jeannie L. Mccracken

Jeannie L. Mccracken

May 18, 2013

Jeannie L. (Ease) McCracken, 54, of Sheshequin Twp. Passed away following an extended illness, Saturday May 18th at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA. She was surrounded by her loved ones until the end as she joined the lord, her loving husband and family members who had gone before her. Jeannie was born July 26, 1958 in Waverly, NY...

Oaple M. Boehm

Oaple M. Boehm

May 1, 2013

Oaple M. Boehm, 88, of Waverly, NY passed away peacefully on May 1, 2013. She was born on February 5, 1925 in Barton NY a daughter of the late Floyd and Mayble Grabb. Oaple was a dedicated and loving mother raising 11 children. Oaple was predeceased by her husbands Peter H. Jenkes, Marshall Preston Sr. and Elton Boehm. Infant son...

Charles E. Swearengin Sr.

Charles E. Swearengin Sr.

Apr 20, 2013

In loving memory of Charles Swearengin Sr. Charles was born in the state of Colorado on December 16th, 1949. He joined the Marine Corp in 1968 and served in the Vietnam War. Charles lived the later part of his life as a resident of Oklahoma where he enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. He is perceeded in death by his mother...

Robert M. Van Alstine

Robert M. Van Alstine

Apr 10, 2013

Robert M. Van Alstine, 77, of Athens, PA went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, April 10th, 2013. Mr. Van Alstine is survived by three sons and one daughter: Robert J. Van Alstine of Sayre, PA, Paul (Lois) Van Alstine of Sayre, PA, James (Becky) Van Alstine of Barton, NY, Charlene (John) Lindsey of Flint, TX. Mr. Van...

Lillian Treat Lathrop

Lillian Treat Lathrop

Mar 29, 2013

Lillian Treat Lathrop, 92, formerly of Sayre, PA passed away surrounded by her family at Elderwood Healthcare at Tioga in Waverly, NY on March 29 after a long and courageous battle with dementia. Born March 20, 1921 in Auburn, NY, Lillian was the last of 13 children. On March 24, 1939, she married James R. Lathrop Sr., also of Auburn,...

Carol S. Ford

Carol S. Ford

Feb 10, 2013

Carol S. Ford, 73, of Sayre, PA passed away at home of February 10, 2013. She was born on October 2, 1939 in Raleigh, NC. Carol was a dedicated and loving mother helping to run the family farm and raising her two children. Carol was predeceased by her husband John Ford in 1974, daughter, Soraya Ford in 2008. Mother: Dorothy...

Ruth L. Dixon

Ruth L. Dixon

Jan 27, 2013

God saw you were getting tired, and whispered, "Come to me". Ruth L. Dixon, 90, of Sayre, PA passed away at home on January 27, 2013. She was born on July 5, 1922 in Wilawana, PA a daughter of the late Sheridan and Cora (Kustaborger) Fravel. Ruth was a dedicated mother filling her home with love and happiness. Ruth was...

Perl Arthur Shores

Perl Arthur Shores

Jan 17, 2013

Perl Arthur Shores, 95, of Ulster, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at his home, the same home he was born in. Perl was born on July 24, 1917 in Ghent, Pa a son of the late Olie and Grace Shores. A life long and dedicate farmer, Perl treasured his family, enjoyed visiting with his neighbors and was a...

Ralph Leland Lantz

Ralph Leland Lantz

Jan 10, 2013

Ralph Lantz, 81, of Litchfield PA passed away peacefully at home on Thursday January 10, 2013. He was born on November 12, 1931 to Luther and Katherine (Golden) Lantz of Greenslanding PA. He was predeceased by his parents, brothers Richard and Paul, and sister Lois Ludwig. Ralph worked at the Ingersoll Rand for 40 years starting out as a laborer...

Kathryn Adeline Van Order

Kathryn Adeline Van Order

Jan 8, 2013

Kathryn A. Van Order, 92, of Wyalusing, PA passed away January 8, 2013 at the Bradford County Manor, W. Burlington, PA. She was born on September 1, 1920 a daughter of the late Howell and Kate (Logan) Wigam in Walden, NY . She married Howard Van Order on March 28, 1942 in Waldon, NY. Kathryn was a dedicated and loving...

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