Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Bessie J. Waltz
Bessie J. Waltz, 81, 322 Washington Ave., Jersey Shore, died Feb. 23, 2002, at her residence.
She is survived by one daughter, two sons and three sisters. She was preceded in death by one son, two grandchildren and her husband.
Funeral services will be 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Wetzler Funeral Home, Mill Hall. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m.
Memorials may go to the Lamar United Methodist Church.
Arthur W. Smith Sr.
Arthur W. Smith, Sr., 79, of Shunk, died Feb. 24, 2002, at the Williamsport Hospital.
Art was born on Oct. 30, 1922, in Wallace Run, the son of the late Samuel and Hazel Leighton Smith. Art honorably served our country in the Army during WWII.
Art was employed for many years as a truck driver with the L.L. Baumunk and Son Lumber Company in Shunk. He was also a supervisor for Fox Township, Sullivan County.
Mr. Smiths memberships included the Canton VFW Post 714, American Legion Post 303, Canton Moose Lodge 429, the Endless Winds Volunteer Fire Co., West Alliance EMS, Red Run Rod and Gun Club, the Sullivan County Fair Assoc. and the Pony Pullers Assoc.
A friendly and well-known man, Art dearly loved times spent with his family and many friends. He enjoyed nature and liked to hunt, fish, camp, travel and tend to his garden. He especially enjoyed his winter home in Florida. Arts pulling ponies brought him much pleasure and he was very proud of the first place trophy he won in 1997 at the Penna. State Farm Show in Harrisburg.
He is survived by seven children and their spouses, Arthur Jr. and Linda Smith of North Carolina, Beverly and Heckle Newcomer of Roaring Branch, Betty and Dave Phillips of Milton, Della Donato of Williamsport, Sharon and Hal Norton of Shunk, Robert and Debbie Smith of Canton, Bill and Shelly Smith of Shunk; 30 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; a sister, Ora Hartford of Roaring Branch, a brother and sister-in-law, James and Delores Henry of Michigan; a very special friend, Anna Patterson of Shunk; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; beloved pets Shorty and Peanuts and his ponies.
Mr. Smith was predeceased by his wife, Caroline Smith, in 1991, a daughter, Deborah Smith Williams, on Feb. 7, 2002; a son-in-law, Donald Donato; a sister, Ellen Henry and four brothers, Kenneth, Clinton and Arnold Smith and Miles Henry.
Friends may call on Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Drive, Canton. The funeral service for Mr. Smith and a memorial service for his daughter, Deborah Williams, who died Feb. 7, 2002, will be held together at 11 a.m. Friday with the Rev. Herbert Eby officiating. Burial will be held in the Ellenton Cemetery, with full military honors accorded.
Those who wish may direct memorials in Mr. Smiths name to the Endless Winds Fire Co. at PO Box 39, Shunk, PA 17768 or the Shunk United Methodist Church, PO Box 70, Shunk, PA 17768.
James R. Wertz
James R. Wertz, 88, a resident of 93 Wagner Ave., Montgomery, PA, passed away at 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2002 in the Williamsport Home. Born in Clinton Twp., Lycoming County, PA, on Saturday, Nov. 15, 1913, he was the son of the late Samuel and Florence (Shaffer) Wertz.
He was the husband of Alberta V. (Clark) Wertz with whom he celebrated a 63rd wedding anniversary on June 17, 2001.
He was employed at the former Anton-Waldman, Hughesville, PA retiring in 1975.
He was a member of the Clinton Baptist Church at Montgomery, PA. He enjoyed woodworking, bowling, collecting clocks and the outdoors.
In addition to his wife he is survived by 4 sons and 3 daughters-in-law, Timothy and Cathy Wertz, Hughesville, PA; Richard Wertz, Watsontown, PA; Dale and Barbara Wertz, South Williamsport, PA; Sam and Ruth Wertz, Allenwood, PA; 1 daughter, Margaret Snyder, Montgomery, PA; and 2 sisters, Helen Laidacker, Montoursville, PA; Florence Witmer, Muncy, PA. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by 1 daughter, Laura Wertz and 1 son, James Wertz.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Galen R. Betzer Funeral Service, 108 North Main St., Muncy, PA at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2002 with Rev. Larry LeFeber, his pastor, officiating. Interment will be in the Green Lawn Memorial Park, Clinton Twp., Lycoming County, PA. Friends may call on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Sanford W. Huff
Sanford W. Huff, 1575 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport, died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2002 at the Williamsport Home where he lived for the past five months. Family and friends recently honored him at a celebration of his 92nd birthday.
He and his wife, the former Goldie Louise Crawley, observed their 18th wedding anniversary in May of last year.
Sanford was the owner of Huffs Jeep dealership in Williamsport from 1955 until his retirement in 1986. Huffs was one of the oldest Jeep dealership in the country to be continuously owned and operated by the same person. Previously, he had owned Huffs coal yard.
He was a 50 year member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, a 50 year member of the Republican League, a 50 year member of Dietrick Lamade Lodge #755 F. & A.M. He was also a member of the Williamsport Consistory and the Morgan Valley Hunting Club and was an avid card player.
Born Feb. 12, 1910 in Beech Creek, he was the son of James D. and Alice Bitner Huff.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are two daughters, Beverly Perez and Bonnie Paulhamus, both of Montoursville; a step son, David L. Springman, city; a step daughter, Christine Shipton, Linden; one sister, Ruth Anderson, Burbank, CA; four grandchildren, five step grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A sister, Louise V. Segal, preceded him in death.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, 11 a.m. at the church, 1427 Memorial Ave. with Rev. David L. Weaver, his pastor, officiating. Interment in Beech Creek cemetery at the convenience of the family. Visitation 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Knight-Confers, 1914 Memorial Ave. with a Masonic service at 8:30 p.m.
The family will provide the flowers and suggests contributions be made to the church.
Daniel P. Doud
Dr. Daniel P. Doud, 64, Pittsburgh, died Thursday, Feb. 21, 2002, at St. Francis Medical Center, Pittsburgh.
Born on March 7, 1937 in Lawrenceville, he was the son of Hiram and Margretta (Utter) Doud.
Visitation Saturday, March 2, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, 637 Main St., Mansfield. Services immediately following the viewing. The Rev. Victor Perry officaitong. Burial will be in Powers Cemetery, Lawrenceville.
Daniel P. Doud
Daniel P. Doud, Ph.D., 64, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Lawrenceville, died Thursday, Feb. 21, 2002, at St. Francis Medical Center, Pittsburgh.
The Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 Main St., Mansfield, is in charge of the arrangements, which are incomplete at this time.
Emory C. Rarick
Emory C. Rarick, 88, of 846 E. Winter Rd., Loganton, died Friday, Feb. 22, 2002 at the Evangelical Community Hospital.
He was predeceased by his wife Winona B. Rarick.
Born on October 8, 1913 in Zion Grove, Pa., the son of Edwin C. Rarick and Cora Singley Rarick.
He was a former proprietor of a stone quarry in Chester County and a U.S. Army WWII veteran.
He is survived by one daughter, Carol Rupert, Mohnton, Pa. and one step-daughter, Elaine Sproul, Manchester, MD.; 3 brothers Sterling, Ringtown, Pa., Sam, Catawissa, Pa., and Earl, Zion Grove, Pa; 5 sisters, Mabel Rarick, DeBary, Fl., Bessie Neal, Bryn Mawr, Pa., Olive Greene, Waikoloa, Hawaii, and Alma Gearhart, Ringtown, Pa.; 2 grandchildren; 5 step-grandsons, and 5 step-great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Frederick B. Welker Funeral Home, Main and Water Sts. Loganton. The Rev. Anke Deibler will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Rosecrans. Visitation will be noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Helen M. Winner Seidel
Helen M. Winner Seidel, 95, of 445 Brentwood Drive, Cogan Station, went to be the the Lord on Friday, February 22, 2002, at Manor Care North, where she was currently a guest.
Born December 21, 1906 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Oswell and Margaret Lenhart Winner. She has been married for 45 years to C. Frank Seidel, who preceded her in death in 1974. He was vice president and general manager of the J.K. Rishel Furniture Co. in Williamsport, and Loisburg, N.C. for over 45 years. She is also preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth Bostdorf and Olive Winner, and six brothers, Joseph, Thomas, Oswell, Stanley, Grant, and James.
Helen was a graduate of Williamsport High School and attended Dickinson Seminary. At one time she was a buyer of childrens clothing for Brozmans of Williamsport, and was a supervisor at the Plankenhorn Co. She was a member of the Market St. (Wesley) Methodist Church since 1939, and was a lifetime member of the Eliza Barnes Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 321.
She was a former member of Senior Citizens of Lewisburg where she formerly resided, and during WW II, she was very active with the American Red Cross. She enjoyed traveling the Ocean, gardening, flowers, cooking, and especially her family.
She is survived by two sons, Dr. Charles F. Seidel, with whom she resided, George R. (Marti) Seidel, Zebulon, N.C. Daughter in law, Anne Seidel, Mansfield, Special Nieces Helen Badis, Plymouth Meeting. and Virginia Long, Clifton Spring, N.Y. She is also survived by six grandchildren; Gregory Scott (Karen) Seidel, Montoursville, Pamela K. (Ray) Knapp, Trout Run, Geoffrey J.S. (Kelly) Seidel, Sayre, Randall R. (Martha) Seidel Burnt Chimney, VA., Becki (Mark) Wilson Florence, S.C., Colin D. Clark, Atlanta, GA. And by great-grandchildren; Kirsten Knapp, Zachary Seidel, Ryan Knapp, Jason Wilson, Bryan Wilson, Zachary Wilson, Hazel Seidel, Debbie Seidel, and Jeffery Pautz.
The funeral will be Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., at Spitler Funeral Home, 733 Broad St., Montoursville, With Sister Celine M. Smith, officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Hughesville. Visitation will be on Monday from 7-9, at the funeral home.
Kathy E. Kilgore
Kathy E. Kilgore, 50, of 1214 Anniston Beach Road, Anniston, Alabama, died Friday, Feb. 22, 2002 at the home of her mother, Constance M. Keller, 2216 Lincoln St., Williamsport, PA. Kathy was the wife of David W. Kilgore.
Born Oct. 13, 1951, in Williamsport, she was a daughter of Harley E. "Bill" Keller, Sr. and Constance M. Andrews Keller.
Kathy was a graduate of Williamsport High School and was a member and secretary of Calvary Temple Assembly of God of Church in Anniston.
Surviving in addition to her mother and husband are five daughters: Ricki Klopp and Billie Stine of Williamsport, and Jackie, Bobbie and Stevi Stine of Alabama; a son, Matthew Stine of San Fransico, CA; three sisters, Linda Heller and Constance Matthews of Williamsport, and Deborah Shaffer of Huntersville, PA; two brothers, Harley Keller, Jr. and Mark Wayne Keller of Williamsport; and 14 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at noon Wednesday from Sanders Mortuary, 821 Diamond St., Williamsport, with the Rev. Charles Glover, her pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Green Lawn Memorial Park, Montgomery, PA. Friends may call at Sanders from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday and from 11 a.m. till noon on Wednesday.
Madeline Mann
Madeline Mann, 73, of Corning, NY, died Feb. 21, 2002, in Tioga.
She was born May 29, 1928, in Oakton, VA, the daughter of William and Dora Downs Hunt.
Madeline was a retiree of Corning Inc. and a member of St. Patricks Catholic Church.
She is survived by two sisters, Agnes Shellman and Teresa Mattison, both of Tioga, and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence, in 1963 and two brothers, William and Ralph Hunt.
Friends are invited to call at the Wilston Funeral Home, 18 N. Main St., Mansfield, on Monday, 7-9 p.m. A prayer service will be held at 8:30.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 10 a.m. at St. Marys Catholic Church, Tioga, with Fr. Albert Leonard, Celebrant. Burial in Hope Cemetery, Corning, NY.
Marion Evelyn Grassley
Marion Evelyn Grassley, 73, formerly of Lock Haven, died Feb. 21, 2002, at the Jefferson Manor Health Center, Brookville.
Survivors include one step-brother, Harold C. Yost of Castanea; one stepsister, Pauline Donovan of El Cajon, CA and one cousin, Elsie Harris of Lamar.
Graveside services will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Dunnstown Cemetery with Rev. James VanZandt. There will be no visitation.
Yost-Gedon Funeral Home.
John J. Kruskie
John J. Kruskie, 68, of 400 Lycoming St. died Feb. 8, 2002, at the Williamsport Hospital.
He was born March 31, 1933, in Mt. Carmel, the son of Joseph and Emma Miller Kruskie.
He was a member of the Church of the Annunciation, where he was an usher. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 1 and the 40 et8 Club.
He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict.
He is survived by his wife, the former Nancy Witmer Kruskie; a sister, Dorothy Swalina of Shamokin and several nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in the Church of the Annunciation, W. Fourth and Walnut Sts. on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in Wildwood Cemetery.
Crouse Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
