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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" rowspan="2" width=210 BGCOLOR="#99CC99" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="0408dfc3.jpg"> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#003366" FACE="Batang" ><B>Click here to go to our </B></FONT><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guestbook"><U><B>Guestbook</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>UPCOMING SERVICES:</B></div> <div> <B>CAMPBELL</B></div> <div> <B>SHERWOOD</B></div> <div> <B>MAY</B></div> <div> <B>TIMMERMAN</B></div> <div> <B>HOAGLAND</B></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>  To Search local      papers for obits click </B></I><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#990000" FACE="@Batang" ><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guestbook"><U><I><B>HERE</B></I></U></A></FONT></div> </td> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=88 BGCOLOR="#CCCC99" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="0418dfe1esnpes.jpg"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#336666" FACE="@Batang" ><B>Jay E. 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Campbell, 55</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >, of Milan, PA passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at home following an extended illness with her family by her side.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> She was born November 13, 1954 in Towanda, PA the daughter of Lowell and Eva Lee Collins Goodwin.</div> <bR> <div> Bonnie was employed by the Athens Area School District for several years, and was the Cafeteria Manager for the SRU School. Bonnie was a member of the Sayre Christian Church. Her grandchildren were the loves of her life. She collected anything to do with frogs, enjoyed watching hummingbirds, and sunflowers. Bonnie loved to take walks and working in her garden.</div> <bR> <div> She was predeceased by her husband Clair L. Campbell, father Lowell Goodwin, brother James Goodwin, sisters Cindy Jean Goodwin, and Linda Sue Lamphere, and step-son Derrick L. Campbell.</div> <bR> <div> Bonnie is survived by her children Jamie and Michele Campbell of Ulster, PA, Angela and Matthew Wright of Canton,  PA, Crystal and Douglas Quinn of Athens, PA, Nicholas Campbell and April Wylie of Waverly, NY, and Matthew Campbell of Milan, PA, 9 grandchildren, mother Eva L. Ham of Towanda, PA,  step-daughters Lola J. Dallas, and Tammy K. Alexander, 12 step-grandchildren, brothers Dale (Jamie Gerhardt) Ham of Rome, PA, Allen Goodwin of Rome PA, Marvin (Sue) Goodwin of Binghamton, NY, and Don (Mary Ellen) Goodwin of Big Pond, PA, sisters Virginia (Eric) Thoman of Rome, PA, Kathy  (Bruce) Covert of Montour Falls, NY, Peggy (Jerry) Ebel of Newfield, NY, Dawn (Paul) Heckman of Knoxville, TN, Sharon Marshall of VA, and Donna (Jim) Rook of Wetumpka, AL, sister-in-law Marolyn (Art) Cole, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.</div> <bR> <div> Family and friends may call on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 from 6pm - 8pm at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 11am with the Rev. James Donahoo officiating. </div> <bR> <div> Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park in Luthers Mills, PA.  </div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Memorial donations may be made in her memory to: Sayre Christian Church, 427 South Keystone Ave., Sayre, PA 18840  </FONT><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guestbook"><U><B>Guestbook</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0901b0d0.gif" border=0 width="795" height="13" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Ethel M. Sherwood,</B><B> 87</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >, of Barton, NY, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at home after an extended illness.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> She was born June 8, 1922 in Durham, NC the daughter of the late Norman and Lila Gray.</div> <bR> <div> Ethel was a former member of the Gibson Methodist Church. She and her late husband James had a band that played in the Corning area for many years, from the 60's up to the 80's. </div> <bR> <div> She is predeceased by her husband James, son William Sherwood, and daughter Josephine Reed.</div> <bR> <div> Ethel is survived by her daughters Kathleen (Charles) Forrest of Ulster, PA, and Effie Capps of Marshville, NC, 8 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, siblings William Gray of Durham, NC, and Skeeter Gray of Durham, NC, and several nieces, and nephews. </div> <bR> <div> A graveside service will be scheduled at a later time at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the care of the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA.</div> <bR> <div> Burial will be in Cooper Plains Cemetery.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Memorial donations may be made in her memory to: Vanderpools' Personal Care Home, 177 Old Barton Road, Barton, NY 13734   </FONT><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guestbook"><U><B>Guestbook</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0901b0d0.gif" border=0 width="795" height="13" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Tillie R. Hoagland, age 88 and 10 months</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >, of Athens, PA went home to be with her Lord on Saturday evening, February 27, 2010 surrounded by her loving daughters and pets.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> Tillie graduated in 1941 from Sayre High School and has been a life-long resident of the Valley.  She was a member of the Sayre United Methodist Church for over fifty years and is now a recent member of the Athens United Methodist Church.  She belonged to the Ladies Auxiliary VFW #1536; was a charter member of The Statue of Liberty Foundation; a charter member of World War II Memorial; and a member of the Penn York Bowler's Hall of Fame where she was also known for her sportsmanship.  She bowled in more than twenty-five New York State tournaments and five national tournaments in Baltimore, MD; Toledo, OH; St. Louis, MO; Reno, NV; and Las Vegas, NV.  Tillie also bowled in the first annual Miss Liberty tournament held in Buffalo, NY as a representative of the Penn York Ladies.</div> <bR> <div> She named the Keystone Manor as a result of a valley-run contest to name the new facility.  Tillie also received recognition of patriotism for flying the American Flag 365 days a year.  Her early employment years included the Blue Swan, Newberry's, Acme and many years as a waitress at the Iron Kettle Inn where she met her husband Delos.</div> <bR> <div> Tillie was the last surviving child of ten born to Michael and Rosilia Kenish and her predeceased sisters include Mary, Ann, Katherine, Rose and brothers Harry, Wesley, Nick, Steve and John.  In addition to her parents and siblings, Tillie was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-two years, Delos D. Hoagland on July 15, 1998.</div> <bR> <div> She is survived by daughters Jean of Stamford, CT, Joyce of Athens and Janet, her devoted care-giver of Milan, several nieces and nephews, as well as many adopted family members; too numerous to mention.</div> <bR> <div> Tillie asked that we extend her sincere admiration and appreciation to numerous giving souls who extended such loving health care to her: Dr. Walsh and Dr. McClelland and staff on 6SW at the Robert Packer Hospital, Hospice nursing, aides and volunteers and especially to Robin, her primary aide.</div> <bR> <div> Tillie's passions included bowling, skating, fishing, motorcycle rides, gardening, bingo, cards, and baking those famous apple pies!  She loved all God's creatures big and small, young and old and her home was always open to everyone.  Her loving kindness and sense of humor will be missed but she has left us many fond memories as we celebrate her life on Friday, March 5th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm at Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA.  A Memorial Service celebrating Tillie's life will be held on Saturday, March 6th at the funeral home at 11:00am.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Those wishing may consider a memorial contribution in memory of Tillie to The Legacy of the Valley, Inc., PO Box 404, Athens, PA 18810; a community fundraising organization.  </FONT><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guestbook"><U><B>Guestbook</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0901b0d0.gif" border=0 width="795" height="13" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>James L. May, 71, </B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >of Athens, PA passed away Friday, February 26, 2010 at the Robert Packer Hospital.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> Jim was born November 21, 1938 in Sayre, PA the son of the late John E. and Hazel Salsman May.  Jim served in the U. S. Navy, worked for Cole Excavation, Austin excavation and Sullivan Trail excavation, Jim also enjoyed hunting and fishing.</div> <bR> <div> He was predeceased by a son Jammie May in 2008, Sister Ruth Hartsock, great granddaughter Alexis Mullen and a great grandson Christopher.</div> <bR> <div> Jim is survived by his children Doreen Shaw of Monroeton, PA; Dale and Donna May of North Carolina; Monica and Archie Campbell of Litchfield, PA; Donald May of Minnesota; John May and Karen of Ulster, PA; daughter-in-law Jennifer May of Louisiana; 15 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.</div> <bR> <div> Time of gathering will be held Sunday, March 14, 2010 at the Athens Township Fire Hall from 1-4pm.  </div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Burial will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park at the convenience of the family.  </FONT><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Batang" > </FONT><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guestbook"><U><B>Guestbook</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0901b0d0.gif" border=0 width="795" height="13" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Philip L. Butler, 71</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >, of Milan, PA passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at Robert Packer Hospital.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> He was born on June 9, 1938 in Wellsboro, PA the son of the late Max and Charlotte Whitney Butler.</div> <bR> <div> Philip taught school in the Athens School District for over 30 years. He enjoyed woodworking, traveling, ham radio, politics, and boating.</div> <bR> <div> He is survived by his children Bradley and Cynthia Butler of Bloomsburg, PA, Ann and Richard Febraro of Columbia, MD, Wendy and Dave Andrews of Clifton, VA, and Marianne and Micah Chrispell of Rome, PA, five grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, two sisters Alice Boyce, and Norma Boyce, one brother Bruce Butler, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.</div> <bR> <div> Friends and family may call on Saturday, February 27, 2010 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the</div> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA .  </FONT><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guestbook"><U><B>Guestbook</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0901b0d0.gif" border=0 width="795" height="13" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Richard Charles Pierson, 59</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >, of Athens, PA passed away on February 20, 2010 at Robert Packer Hospital following a brief illness surrounded by his loving family. </FONT></div> <bR> <div> He was born February 16, 1951 in Sayre, PA the son of Geraldine Fitzgerald Pierson and the late Raymond L. Pierson.</div> <bR> <div> Richard was a 1969 graduate of Athens High School, and a 1974 graduate of Bloomsburg University. He was formerly employed as an Elementary Education Teacher in the Spencer-VanEtten, Lakeland, FL, and Athens Area School District, as well as coaching various sports teams throughout his career.  Rick loved children, sports, and was a lifelong New York Yankees and Cleveland Browns fan. He will always be remembered for his great sense of humor. Rick will be greatly missed by his family and friends.</div> <bR> <div> He is predeceased by his father, and nephew Colin F. Dyke.</div> <bR> <div> Richard is survived by his mother Geraldine Pierson of Waverly, NY, siblings Raymond (Diane) Pierson of Enola, PA, Elaine (Michael) McGlinchey of Sayre, PA, Kathryn Pierson of Ashley, PA, and Mary (Charles) Irvin of Elmira, NY, nephews Matthew Dyke of Ashley, PA, and Charles and Brian Irvin of Elmira, NY, and many friends.</div> <bR> <div> Family and Friends may call on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 from 11am - 1pm at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA. Funeral services will follow at the funeral home at 1pm with the Rev. Linda Rogers officiating.</div> <bR> <div> Burial will be at a later date at the convenience of the family.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >In lieu of flowers, memorial donation may be made to: Danielle House, 160 Riverside Drive, Binghamton, NY 13905.  Condolences may be sent to: Geraldine Pierson, 37 N. Chemung Street, Room 319, Waverly, NY 14892  </FONT><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guestbook"><U><B>Guestbook</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0901b0d0.gif" border=0 width="795" height="13" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Karlene V. Sewell, 73</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >, of Sayre, PA passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2010 at home following an extended illness with her family by her side.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> She was born March 31, 1936 in Michigan City, IN the daughter of the late Alvin J. and Viola M. Tully Wenzel.</div> <bR> <div> Karlene was actively involved in medical research with her husband in cardiac bypass surgery and worked alongside her husband for 30 years performing cardiac bypass surgery. She participated and organized with her husband the Pedigraft Club, enjoyed raising orchids, needle point, and playing the piano after perfecting her skills at the Peabody Conservatory School of Music in Maryland.</div> <bR> <div> She was predeceased by her husband Dr. William H. Sewell, and her sister Jacqueline.</div> <bR> <div> Karlene is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Darlene Sewell of Sayre, PA; granddaughter Bethany Sewell of Sayre, PA, and 3 nephews.</div> <bR> <div> Family and friends may call on Wednesday, February17, 2010 from 6pm - 8pm at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA. </div> <bR> <div> Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery at the convenience of the family.  </div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Memorial donations may be made in her memory to Guthrie Hospice, RR#1, Box 154, Towanda, PA 18848 Att: Clinical Coordinator: Sherry Rogers.  </FONT><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guestbook"><U><B>Guestbook</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0901b0d0.gif" border=0 width="795" height="13" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Richard "Rick" Johnston, 63</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2010 at home surrounded by family.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> He was born on February 24, 1946 in Sayre, PA the son of the late Henry and Sara Reynolds Johnston.</div> <bR> <div> Rick was a life member of the JE Wheelock Hose Company, an avid NASCAR fan, and enjoyed stock car racing.  He enjoyed hunting and attending auctions.  Rick enjoyed spending time with family and friends.  His biggest highlights were his grandchildren and great grandchildren's visits.</div> <bR> <div> He is predeceased by his parents Henry and Sara Johnston, a sister Bernadette and a brother William.</div> <bR> <div> He is survived by his wife Faith of 35 years; children Yvonne Orshal, Lockwood, NY; Earl (Angela) Jackson, VA, Dawn (Ricky) Lane, Athens, PA, Tracy (Larry) Evens, Sayre, PA, Alan (Lori) Burgess, Erin, NY; 15 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren; brother Joseph (Joy) Johnston, Durrell, PA, sisters Donna (James) Cobb, Towanda, PA, Mary Johnston, Elmira, NY, Lori and Robert Johnson, Sayre, PA; special friends Willard and Georgiana Johnson, Sayre, PA; several nieces, nephews and family.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Friends and family may call Tuesday, February 16, 2010 from 11:00am-1:00pm at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA.  Funeral services will follow at 1:00pm at the funeral home with Rev. James Donahoo officiating.  </FONT><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guestbook"><U><B>Guestbook</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0901b0d0.gif" border=0 width="795" height="13" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Goldie A. Hall, 96</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >, a lifelong resident of East Smithfield Twp., PA passed away Sunday, February 7, 2010 at Towanda Memorial Hospital.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> She was born August 15, 1913 in Bournes Mills, PA the daughter of the late Steven and Carrie Raymond Dibble.</div> <bR> <div> Goldie worked 25 years at the East Smithfield Farms Cheese Factory as a Lab Technician. She was a member of Tom Jack Camping Club and liked to fish and make crafts. Goldie enjoyed meeting friends at the Sayre Senior Citizens Center on Mondays. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother. Goldie always put her family first, and looked forward to the annual 4th of July family picnic. </div> <bR> <div> She is predeceased by her husband Howard of 41 years.</div> <bR> <div> Goldie is survived by her daughter; Beverly (Vincent) Lisi of Pine City, NY, son Gary (June) Hall of East Smithfield, PA, 11 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandson, her sister; Cuba P. Brady of Penfield, NY, and several nieces, and nephews.</div> <bR> <div> Family and friends may call on Friday, February 12, 2010 from 1pm - 2pm at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA.  Funeral services will follow at the funeral home at 2:00pm with Rev. Stan Gill officiating. </div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Burial will be in the Union Cemetery, East Smithfield, PA at the convenience of the family.  </FONT><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guestbook"><U><B>Guestbook</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0901b0d0.gif" border=0 width="795" height="13" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Mildred E. Bush, 89</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >, of Waverly, NY passed away Sunday, February 7, 2010 at Robert Packer Hospital following an extended illness.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> She was born July 31, 1920 in East Smithfield, PA the daughter of the late Lee and Dency Rogers Raymond.</div> <bR> <div> Mildred was dearly loved by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great granddaughter. She was employed with Robert Packer Hospital and School of Nursing in the Housekeeping Dept., retiring after 25 years of service. Mildred always had time to help her friends. She enjoyed crocheting, was very independent, and hard working.  </div> <bR> <div> She is predeceased by her daughter; Bonnie Maxson, two brothers; Paul and Lewis Raymond, and four sisters; Alice Benjamin, Louise Simcoe, Leola Hall, and Theresa Cole.</div> <bR> <div> Mildred is survived by her daughters; Gloria Bush of Waverly, NY, Gail (Donald) McNeal of Towanda, PA, grandchildren; James Maxson, Chris (Mary) Maxson, Rebecca (Jessie) Norton, Donald McNeal, Jr., Michael NcNeal, and Steve McNeal; great-grandchildren Ashley Maxson, Michael Maxson,Tyler and Austin Burchard, Cody Norton, Marcus McNeal, Matthew McNeal, Mason McNeal, Leandra McNeal, and Brennan McNeal, one great-great-granddaughter; Shaylyne E. Maxson, son-in-law Edward Maxson of Wellsburg, NY, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.</div> <bR> <div> Family and friends may call on Thursday, February 11, 2010 from 1pm - 2pm at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA.  Funeral services will follow at the funeral home at 2:00pm with Captain Tim Shaffer officiating. </div> <bR> <div> Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA. </div> <bR> <div> Memorial donations may be made in her memory to: American Heart Association , 1704 Warren Ave., Williamsport, PA 17701 or Salvation Army, 314 S. Elmer Ave., Sayre, PA 18840, or a Charity of One's Choice   <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="@Batang" ><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guestbook"><U><B>Guestbook</B></U></A></FONT> </div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0901b0d0.gif" border=0 width="795" height="13" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Viola E. Ritzel, 87</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >, of W. Burlington, PA passed away Friday, February 05, 2010 at the Bradford County Manor, Burlington, PA.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> Viola was born on March 8, 1922 in Baltimore, MD the daughter of the late James John and Kathryn Heimel.</div> <bR> <div> Viola was a devout Catholic who attended St. Peter and Paul Church through the Bradford County Manor.  She loved to crochet and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.</div> <bR> <div> She is predeceased by a sister and a brother.</div> <bR> <div> She is survived by her husband of 66yrs, Howard W. Ritzel of W. Burlington, PA; children James and Patricia Ritzel, Middle Village, NY, Kenneth and    Ritzel, E. Smithfield, PA; grandchildren Donna Ritzel, Cathy Larrabee, Carol Wisniewski, and Denise Rappl; great grandchildren Stephanie, Victor, Giovanni, Vincenzo, Calogero, Brooke, and Harmon, IV; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.</div> <bR> <div> Friends and family may call on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 from 10-11:00am at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA.  Funeral services will follow on Tuesday at noon and will be held at the St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Main Street, Towanda, PA with Father Gregory Villaescusa.</div> <bR> <div> Burial will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Burlington, PA.</div> <bR> <div> Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Bradford County Manor Activity Fund, RR3 Box 322, Troy, PA 16947.   <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="@Batang" ><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guestbook"><U><B>Guestbook</B></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0901b0d0.gif" border=0 width="795" height="13" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Sandra A. Reynolds, 63</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >, of Forksville, PA (Formerly of Athens) passed away on January 30, 2010 at Darway Nursing Home after an extended illness. </FONT></div> <bR> <div> She was born October 18, 1946 in Binghamton, NY to the late Leland and Genevieve Collins Coe. </div> <bR> <div> She is predeceased by her husband George Robert Reynolds.</div> <bR> <div> She is survived by her children Joseph Patrick (Stacey) Coston of Athens, PA, Clara Christine (Greg) Fiske of Monticello, NY, Michelle Coston of Waverly, NY, and Jennifer (Tom) Delp of Towanda, PA, grandchildren Roman, Derek, Brandon & Parker Coston of Athens, PA, Jonathan & Joshua Fiske of  Monticello, NY, Tiffany & Jacob Coston of Waverly, NY, Brianna & Lucas Sibly of Towanda, PA, Crystal Allen of Towanda, PA, and Daniel Delp of Towanda, PA, twin sister Judy Scheubel of Ontario, Canada, brothers Duane Coe of Sayre, PA, Mike Coe of WI, and Skip and Kevin Coe, many sisters and brothers-in-laws, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.</div> <bR> <div> A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, February 5, 2010 at 11am at the New Generation Church, Route 220, Milan, PA with Rev. Doug Abbey officiating. Arrangements are under the care of the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc.</div> <bR> <div> Memorial donations may be made in her memory to: Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 South Main Street, P.O. Box 191, Athens, PA 18810 to help offset the funeral costs. <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="@Batang" ><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guestbook"><U><B>Guestbook</B></U></A></FONT> </div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0901b0d0.gif" border=0 width="795" height="13" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Helen E. Rider, 81</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >, of Athens, PA passed away Monday, February 1, 2010 at home.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> She was born February 15, 1928 in East Cameron Twp. the daughter of the late Ira and Lollie Tobias Maurer.  </div> <bR> <div> Helen retired from American LaFrance after 25 years of service. She was a volunteer in the Coal Twp. and Ulster Mathers Memorial Libraries. Helen enjoyed crocheting, knitting, bingo, and reading.</div> <bR> <div> She is predeceased by two sisters, and two brothers.</div> <bR> <div> Helen is survived by her children Ira D. Rider of New Milford, PA, and William Rider of Ulster, PA, 4 grandchildren Jenny, Christy, Denise, and Kati, 4 great-grandchildren, sister Ruth Freedman of Wildwood, NJ, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.</div> <bR> <div> Services will be announced by the family at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc. of Athens, PA.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Ulster Mathers Memorial Library, 300 Main Street, Ulster, and PA 18850.  </FONT><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guestbook"><U><B>Guestbook</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0901b0d0.gif" border=0 width="795" height="13" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Clara Mulvey</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > of Litchfield, PA, (formerly of East Brunswick, New Jersey).  </FONT></div> <bR> <div> Clara Mulvey's earthly life ended on Wednesday, January 20, 2010. Clara spent her childhood years in Utica, NY. After marrying John F. Mulvey in 1945, she moved to New Jersey. Together they built a home there and raised a loving family.</div> <bR> <div> Clara will be sorely missed by her husband of 64 years, John, her son Robert and his wife, Ruthie, her daughters Catherine, Barbara, and Chris and her son-in-law, Bruce Smith, her son John and his wife Cathy, as well as her ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.</div> <bR> <div> Family and friends may call on Saturday, January 23, 2010 from 11am to 1pm at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA. Funeral Services follow at 1:30pm at Saint John Lutheran Church, 207 South Hopkins Street, Sayre, PA.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery.  </FONT><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guestbook"><U><B>Guestbook</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0901b0d0.gif" border=0 width="795" height="13" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Merna T. Baker, 95</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >, of NC, formerly of Athens, PA passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at home following a brief illness. </FONT></div> <bR> <div> She was born July 21, 1914 in Pine River, WI, the daughter of the late Cecil and Ella Hamre Terrill. Throughout her life, she enjoyed being with and caring for her family. She was loved and admired by all.</div> <bR> <div> She was predeceased by her husband, Dr. Dan R. Baker in 1989, and her daughter, JoAnn Lane in 2000.</div> <bR> <div> Merna is survived by her children, Dr. John and Cindy Baker of Bahama, NC, and Judy and Peter O. Kohler of Fayetteville, AR, 6 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery at the convenience of the family.  </FONT><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guestbook"><U><B>Guestbook</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0901b0d0.gif" border=0 width="795" height="13" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Donald "Don" N. Anderson, 42</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >, of Salina, KS; formally of Athens, PA went home to be with the Lord and his parents on Friday, January 15, 2010.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> Don was born on June 5, 1967 in Ithaca, NY the son of the late Robert H. and Laura G. Tersegno Anderson.</div> <bR> <div> Don loved fishing, playing basketball and baseball; and he was an avid Steelers fan.  He loved his children.  Don enjoyed cooking and was a momma's boy.  He was an avid dog lover and left behind Maxwell, Sophie, Sebastian, and Olivia.  He was baptized Catholic in the St. Pius Church in Van Etten, NY.  Don owned Anderson Auto Detailing in Waverly, NY and worked at TOPS Supermarket in Sayre, PA.  He was currently working at Dillons supermarket in Salina, KS.</div> <bR> <div> He is predeceased by his parents and niece Lauren Ann French.</div> <bR> <div> He is survived by Nannette Sedore and their son Keaton Joseph Anderson, Salina, KS, his daughter Emily Jean Rumpff, Athens, PA; siblings Michele and Calvin Beckwith, Richlands, NC, Michael and Debra Anderson, Sandy, UT, Barbra and Steven Mueller, Rochester, NY, Denise and Aaron Brotzman, Athens, PA, and Timothy and Sarah Anderson, Athens, PA; several aunts and uncles and a very special aunt Mary Coleman, Waverly, NY; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.</div> <bR> <div> Friends and family may call on Thursday, January 21, 2010 from 10:00am-12:00pm at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA.  Funeral Services will follow at the funeral home at noon with Rev. Sharon Lowery officiating.</div> <bR> <div> Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the American Heart Association, 1704 Warren Avenue, Williamsport, PA 17701.  </FONT><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Batang" > </FONT><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guestbook"><U><B>Guestbook</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0901b0d0.gif" border=0 width="795" height="13" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Dora Jane Anderson, 78</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >, of Sayre, PA passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2010 at Towanda Skilled Nursing Unit.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> She was born June 19, 1931 in Herrickville, PA the daughter of the late David and Mary Bennett Taylor.</div> <bR> <div> Dora Jane graduated from Wyalusing High School and Mansfield University. She was a past member of the North Waverly Chapel. Dora Jane was employed with the BLaST Intermediate, Unit 17, and Sayre School District. She was a member of the P.S.E.A.</div> <bR> <div> She was predeceased by her husband Russell E. Anderson in 1993.</div> <bR> <div> Dora Jane is survived by her children David and Louise Anderson of Phoenix, AZ and Paul Anderson in Durham, NC, 3 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild, siblings and in-laws Howard and Dolly Taylor of Sayre, PA, Calvin and Karen Taylor of Pasadena, CA, Joan and Chuck Pierce of Central Square, NY, Robert and Joyce Taylor of Rome, PA, and John Taylor of Reno, NV, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.</div> <bR> <div> Family and friends may call on Sunday, January 17, 2010 from 2pm - 4pm at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Monday, January 18, 2010 at 1pm with the Rev. William Wells           officiating. </div> <bR> <div> Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery.  </div> <bR> <div> Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the charity of one's choice.  <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="@Batang" ><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guestbook"><U><B>Guestbook</B></U></A></FONT> </div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0901b0d0.gif" border=0 width="795" height="13" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Elbert L. Stowell, 99</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >, formerly of Ulster passed away Saturday January 9, 2010 at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Towanda Memorial Hospital. </FONT></div> <bR> <div> He was born December 19, 1910 in Herrickville, PA the son of the late Stephen and Katherine Bowman Stowell.</div> <bR> <div> Elbert graduated from Athens High School in 1932. He was a farmer for many years in the Milan and Ulster area. Even after retiring from farming, he helped his friend Bill Rowe on his farm in Ulster. At the age of 92, he still enjoyed riding tractors. He was a long time member of Milan Methodist Church, Ulster Fire Co., Ulster Ambulance Corps, and Laurel Hill Grange. Elbert loved staying busy outdoors and always wanted people around him. He was a pilot having obtained his pilot's license through the Blue Swan Airport in Athens Twp.</div> <bR> <div> He was predeceased by his wife of 46 years Barbara Huff Stowell.</div> <bR> <div> Elbert is survived by his son J. Russell (Evelyn) Stowell of Ulster, PA, daughter Elbertine (Tom) Cotter of Sayre, PA, grandchildren Stephen Stowell of Germany, Allie Stowell (John) Olsen of Thomasville, NC, and Amanda Stowell (Eddie) King of Sayre, PA, six great-grandchildren, sister-in-law Jeanette Stowell, brother-in-law Alfred Huff, and several nieces, and nephews.</div> <bR> <div> Family and friends may call at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA on Wednesday, January 13, 2009, from 12pm to1pm. Funeral Services will follow at the Funeral Home at 1pm with the Rev. David Larson officiating. </div> <bR> <div> Burial will be in the Union Cemetery, East Smithfield, PA. at the convenience of the family.</div> <bR> <div> Memorial donations may be made in his memory to: Milan Methodist Church, Rt. 220 Milan, PA 18831.   <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="@Batang" ><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guestbook"><U><B>Guestbook</B></U></A></FONT> </div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0901b0d0.gif" border=0 width="795" height="13" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Ray M. Spencer, 61</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >, Athens, PA passed away on Saturday, January 09, 2010 at home.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> He was born on March 13, 1948 in Sayre, PA the son of the late William and Nellie Dull Spencer.</div> <bR> <div> Ray was a member of the Fort Sullivan American Legion Post #246 Athens, PA worked at the IR Athens from the time he graduated from school until 2000.  He enjoyed renting movies, walking in town, and being in the country setting.</div> <bR> <div> He is predeceased by his brother Bill Spencer and sister Carol Daniels.</div> <bR> <div> He is survived by his son Mike and Jenn Spencer, Waverly, NY; grandchildren Brandon, Keegan, Virginia, Tyler, Matthew, Zacchariah, and Michaela Spencer, Waverly, NY; siblings Lois and Ernest Hand, Ft. Myers, FL, Fay Spencer, Waverly, NY, Jack and Margaret Spencer, Athens, PA, Donald Spencer, and Beverly and Ron Bleiler, Athens, PA; and special friends Ruth Holley and Sylvia Olmstead; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.</div> <bR> <div> Friends and family may call at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA from 12-2:00pm on Tuesday, January 12, 2010.  Funeral Services will follow at the funeral home at 2:00pm with Rev. Sharon Lowery officiating.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA.  </FONT><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guestbook"><U><B>Guestbook</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0901b0d0.gif" border=0 width="795" height="13" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Lois E. Houser, 56</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >, of Sayre, PA passed away Friday, January 1, 2010 at the Robert Packer Hospital following a brief illness.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> Lois was born March 27, 1953 in Philadelphia, PA the daughter of Eugene and Carolyn Greenly Houser.  Lois graduated from Philadelphia High School for Girls in Philadelphia and Penn State University with her Bachelor and Master's Degree in Sociology. Following graduation, she worked for over 30 years in the Human Service field and spent the majority of her employment history as working as an Administrator or Executive Director at the various agencies she served.  </div> <bR> <div> She enjoyed spending time with family, reading, and traveling to new locations reflecting her lifelong interest in ancient history. Lois had just recently returned from Spain and a cruise along the Mediterranean prior to her illness. She always looked forward to her next adventure whether with her family, or close circle of friends and was planning next year's trip to Europe at the time of her illness. She was a loving wife and mother and extremely proud of her son, Paul.</div> <bR> <div> Lois is predeceased by her father Eugene Houser and a sister Sharon (Houser) Denman.</div> <bR> <div> Lois is survived by her husband of 29 years Philip "Jake" Zagozewski at home, a son Paul E. Zagozewski of Sayre, PA, special friend Lindsay Roupp of Ralston, PA, mother Carolyn Greenly Houser of  Berwick, PA, sister Bonnie (John)Houser Durkin of Nescopeck, PA, brothers Steven Houser of Berwick, PA and Robert (Michele Timcho) Houser of Zion Grove, PA and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.</div> <bR> <div> At Lois' request there will be no calling hours and the service will be at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the care of the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA.</div> <bR> <div> Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Spaulding Memorial Library, 724 South Main Street, Athens, PA 18810 or Sayre Library, 122 South Elmer Ave., Sayre, PA 18840 or a Charity of One's Choice.  <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="@Batang" ><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guestbook"><U><B>Guestbook</B></U></A></FONT> </div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0901b0d0.gif" border=0 width="795" height="13" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> John F. "Brad/Jack" Bradley, 81, of Athens, PA passed away Sunday, January 3, 2010 at Bradford County Manor. </div> <bR> <div> He was born October 16, 1928 in Sayre, PA the son of the late Clarence and Mildred Dunbar Bradley.</div> <bR> <div> John served in the United States Navy from 1948 to 1952. Upon his return from the service, he worked nights and finished his schooling and obtained his high school diploma. He was employed by Stroehman's Bakery for 13 years, Rynone's for 13 years, Northeast United in Vestal and in Windsor for 11 years, retiring in 1993. He was the caretaker of Orange Hill Cemetery for many years, was one of the members who began the corporation and saw the need for providing future land expansion. John had a true love for woodworking, made much of his own furniture, and with his brothers designed and built the family home.</div> <bR> <div> He was predeceased by his sister Marjorie Merrill, brothers Donald and Eugene, and son-in-law Clark Keeney.</div> <bR> <div> John is survived by his wife of 51 years, Alberta, children Cathy Keeney of MD, Daniel Horner of Canton, PA, Patricia (Dave) Smith of MD, Barbara Montgomery of Canton, PA, Michael (Deborah) Horner of Athens, PA, C. Alan (Cathy) Bradley of Athens, PA, Elizabeth Bradley of MI, brothers Gerald (Nancy) Bradley of Athens, PA, F. Ross (Kay) Bradley of FL, James (Lois) Bradley NC, sisters-in-law Hazel Bradley and Josephine Bradley, brother-in-law William Merrill, numerous nieces, nephews, and grandchildren.</div> <bR> <div> Friends and family may call on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 from 1pm to 3pm at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 S. Main St., Athens, PA. Funeral services will follow at 3:00pm at the funeral home with Rev. James Donahoo officiating.</div> <bR> <div> Burial will be in Orange Hill Cemetery.</div> <bR> <div> Memorial donations may be directed to: Orange Hill Cemetery Association, C/O Steven Bradley, 119 Highland Road, Sayre, PA 18840  <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="@Batang" ><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guestbook"><U><B>Guestbook</B></U></A></FONT> </div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0901b0d0.gif" border=0 width="795" height="13" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Arline R. Harford, 73</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >, of Sayre, PA passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at the Robert Packer Hospital following a brief illness.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> She was born February 5, 1936 in Sayre, PA the daughter of the late George and Lorena Haight Bush.</div> <bR> <div> Arline was a long time employee of Robert Packer Hospital, retiring in 1994. She sold House of Lloyd and Avon for many years. She was a past member of the First Baptist Church of Sayre and a current member of the Athens Presbyterian Church. She worked with the Epiphany After Care Program for many years. Arline was a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. </div> <bR> <div> She is predeceased by her great-grandson Dillon James Bailey.</div> <bR> <div> Arline is survived by her children Linda and Tony Squier of Mena, AR, MaryAnn and Steven Hedgeland of Sayre, PA, John E. and Jacqueline Harford, Jr. of Running Springs, CA, and Paul Harford of Mt. Jackson, VA., 15 grandchildren James, Joshua, Jared, and Justin Bailey, Kaitlyn and Mark Hedgeland, Sarah Cranmer, Tamara King, Joel, Lorena, John III, and Alexis Harford, Paul Estes, Madison, and Matthew Harford, 4 great-grandchildren Caleb and Alexandra Cranmer, Mason Bailey, and Cadence King, siblings Donald Bush, Catherine Cobb, and Lois Coyle, ex-husband John (Sue)Harford, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.</div> <bR> <div> Friends and family may call Sunday, January 3, 2010 from 1:00PM to 3:00PM at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 S. Main St., Athens, PA. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 4 at 11:00AM at the Funeral home with Rev. Nelson Kopatz officiating.</div> <bR> <div> Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the: Alzheimers Association of NE Pa, Kirby Health Center, 57 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701.  </FONT><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guestbook"><U><B>Guestbook</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0901b0d0.gif" border=0 width="795" height="13" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Carol A. Weaver, 66</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >, formerly of Athens, PA passed away on Saturday, December26, 2009.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> She was born August 24, 1943 in Sayre, PA the daughter of the late LeRoy and Frances Sweet Ferguson. Carol was employed with Heritage Nursing Home as a Supervisor in the Housekeeping Department. </div> <bR> <div> She was predeceased by her parents and sister Donna Frisbie.</div> <bR> <div> Carol is survived by her daughters Belinda Fulmer of Sayre, PA, Terry (Guy Leach) Forbes of Lockwood, NY, Kim (William) Dumas of Aulander, NC, and Melissa (Jeffery Middleton) Johnson of Athens, PA, 5 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren .</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >At the families' request, services will be private. Arrangements are under the care of Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA.  </FONT><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guestbook"><U><B>Guestbook</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0901b0d0.gif" border=0 width="795" height="13" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Margaret M. Nichols, 85</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >, of South Waverly, PA passed away peacefully on Saturday, December26, 2009 at the home of her daughter, Merry, surrounded by her loving family.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> She was born September 16, 1924 in Binghamton, NY the daughter of the late Alfred and Edna Gertrude Bates Allen. Her family moved to Athens when she was a young girl. Margaret married her husband, the late John "Mike" Nichols and they spent 59 years of loving marriage together.</div> <bR> <div> Margaret was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend to many. She loved spending time with family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She very much enjoyed reminiscing of the great times she had with family through the years. Margaret loved her family and her family has much comfort in knowing she will be reunited with her husband and her daughter Joyce. Reading was a true love of hers and she enjoyed collecting angels.</div> <bR> <div> She was predeceased by her husband John "Mike" Nichols, daughter Joyce Nichols Lang Depew, granddaughters, Teresa and Cynthia Lang, and Terri Lee Nichols, sisters Myrtle Woroblewski, Edith Pozella, Marian Carberry, and brother Emory Allen.</div> <bR> <div> Margaret is survived by her children, their spouses, and their families, Robert (Nancy) Nichols of Athens, PA, Margaret Jean (Robert) Myers of Litchfield, PA, John (Lorraine) Nichols of Flint, MI, Merry (Phil) Hungate of South Waverly, PA, Dennis (Deborah) Nichols of Milan, PA, and Karen (Trula) Nichols of Athens, PA, 21 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren, sisters Arlene Sinsabaugh of Athens, PA, Georgia Falsey of FL, Eleanor Depew of MO, brother William Allen of Litchfield, PA, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.</div> <bR> <div> Family and friends may call on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 from 2pm-4pm at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home Inc., 225 S. Main St., Athens, PA.  Funeral Services will follow at the Funeral Home at 4pm with the Rev. Trula Hollywood officiating.</div> <bR> <div> Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery at the convenience of the family.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the: Athens Trinity Episcopal Church, 703 South Main Street, Athens, PA 18810.  </FONT><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guestbook"><U><B>Guestbook</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0901b0d0.gif" border=0 width="795" height="13" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Patricia "Pat" Trollman, 74, </B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >of Waverly, NY passed away on Monday, December 21, 2009 at the Robert Packer Hospital following a brief illness.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> Pat was born on February 27, 1935, in Elmira, NY, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Clark.</div> <bR> <div> She was a member of the Red Hat Society, and an avid bowler. Pat attended the Valley Stockyards on Mondays and all of the auctions at Fraleys. She was an avid collector of many, many bears including stuffed ones, ceramic, and jewelry. Pat also enjoyed gardening, and crocheting.</div> <bR> <div> She is predeceased by her husband Joseph in 2004 and son Steven in 1955.</div> <bR> <div> Pat is survived by her children Linda and Roy Hall of Athens, PA, Leonard Trollman of LA, Patrick Trollman of Waverly, NY, Darlene and Robert VanAlstine of Sayre, PA, Cathy and Arthur Mabb of Albany, NY, and Pernell and Jen Trollman of Sayre, PA, grandchildren Rebecca Henley, Anthony Henley, Josh Hill, Joe Trollman, and Mason Trollman, step-grandchildren Jessica, Jolene, and Jason VanAlstine, and Casey and Emily Lattimer, 7 great-grandchildren, special friend Connie, and many other friends.</div> <bR> <div> Friends and family may call on Saturday, December 26, 2009 from 11:00am-1:00pm at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 S. Main Street., Athens, PA. Funeral services will follow at 1:00PM at the Funeral home with Rev. William Wells officiating.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Burial will be in Mountain Lake Cemetery, Burlington, PA at the convenience of the family.  </FONT><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guestbook"><U><B>Guestbook</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0901b0d0.gif" border=0 width="795" height="13" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Chester R. VanDuzer, Sr., 79</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >, of Athens Twp., PA passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2009 at Robert Packer Hospital following a brief illness. </FONT></div> <bR> <div> He was born on August 23, 1930 in Sayre, PA the son of the late Birdsey and Anna Colegrove VanDuzer. </div> <bR> <div> Chester was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He had a great love for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; they were his pride and joy. He served in the United States Army in the Korean Conflict and was employed with Ingersoll Rand in Athens for 37 years until retiring in 1992. Chester enjoyed doing woodwork pictures, was a Notary in Athens, and Athens Twp. for 40 years. He was a member of the VFW Post 1536, and a Charter Member of the Athens Township Volunteer Fire Company since 1995.</div> <bR> <div> He is predeceased by his son LeRoy, grandson Charles VanDuzer, brothers Roy, Paul, and Rodney, and sisters, Catherine Crandall, and Helen Wheeler.    </div> <bR> <div> Chester is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years Leona at home, son Chester (Patricia) VanDuzer, Jr. of Athens Twp., PA, grandchildren Kimberly (Charles) Mathews of Athens Twp., PA, and Chester VanDuzer III (Fiancé Angela Hawkins) of Athens, PA, great-grandchildren Samantha, Charles III, Merecedes, Dalton, Cody, Bryce, and Hunter Mathews of Athens Twp., PA, and Betheny VanDuzer of Athens, PA, sisters Alice Horton of Rome, PA, Lilian Stroud of Sayre, PA, and Anna Mae Lantz of Athens Twp., PA, brother Robert (Patricia) VanDuzer of NC, and several nieces, nephews and cousins .   </div> <bR> <div> Friends and family may call on Monday, December 21, 2009 from 1pm-2pm at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA. Funeral Services will follow at the Funeral home at 2pm with Rev. Dan Burgess officiating. </div> <bR> <div> Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery. </div> <bR> <div> Memorial donations may be made in his memory to: Wilawana Methodist Church, P.O. Box 72, Chemung, NY 14825. <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="@Batang" ><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guestbook"><U><B>Guestbook</B></U></A></FONT> </div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0901b0d0.gif" border=0 width="795" height="13" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Carol J. Pike, 51</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >, of Athens, PA passed away Sunday, December 13, 2009 at the Robert Packer Hospital following a brief illness.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> Carol was born June 1, 1958 in Williamsport, PA the daughter of the late Frank Pike and Margareta G. Eckstein.  She was a 1976 graduate of Athens High School, a member of St. Joseph's Church Athens, where she was very active.  She was a member of the St. Joseph's Alter and Rosary Society.  Carol was employed with the Ingersoll Rand Athens for 23years.  Carol was a loving and caring daughter.</div> <bR> <div> Carol was predeceased by her father Frank Pike.</div> <bR> <div> Carol is survived by her mother Margareta Pike at home, aunts Loretta Paolello, Harriett Eozzo, and Betty Pike , along with several cousins.</div> <bR> <div> Friends and family may call Wednesday, December 16, 2009 from 2:00 to 4:00PM at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 S. Main St., Athens, PA. Funeral services will follow at 4:00PM at the funeral home with Rev. Vincent Langan of St. Joseph's Catholic Church officiating.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Memorial donations may be directed to: St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 205 N. Main St., Athens, PA 18810 or to the American Cancer Society 10 Park St., Towanda, PA 1884</FONT>8 <B> </B><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guestbook"><U><B>Guestbook</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0901b0d0.gif" border=0 width="795" height="13" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Sandra (Sandy) M. Colton, 49</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >, of Columbia Cross Roads, PA passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at home following a brief illness.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> Sandy was born June 12, 1960 in Elmira, NY the daughter of Lealond and Beverly Weaver Koser Kerrick. She enjoyed gardening and going to Bingo. Sandy's life and love was her grandchildren.</div> <bR> <div> She was predeceased by her father Lealond Koser, two brothers Donald and Terry Koser, her grandmother Dorothy Weaver, and loving nephew James Martin Fay Best.</div> <bR> <div> Sandy is survived by her husband Larry Colton, Sr. of Columbia Cross Roads, PA, sons Larry Colton, Jr., and Douglas Colton of Columbia Cross Roads, PA, Timmothy (Sona) Colton of Troy, PA, grandchildren Mia and Logan Colton, Desi Rolls, and Onica Stahle, mother and step-father Beverly and John Kerrick of Coryland, PA, brother Gerald (Barbara) Koser of Ridgebury, PA, sister-in-law Betty Jo Koser, of Coryland, PA, special friend Sherree Wishwanick, many sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws, and several nieces, nephews, and friends.</div> <bR> <div> Friends and family may call Thursday, December 17, 2009 from 11:00AM to Noon at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 S. Main St., Athens, PA. Funeral services will follow at Noon at the funeral home.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Memorial donations may be directed to: Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., P.O. Box 191, 225 S. Main Street, Athens, PA 18810 to help offset the funeral costs.   </FONT><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guestbook"><U><B>Guestbook</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0901b0d0.gif" border=0 width="795" height="13" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Leonard "Lenny" James Fessenden, Sr., 77</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >, of Athens, PA, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2009 at Robert Packer Hospital following an extended illness.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> He was born August 9, 1932 in Towanda, PA the son of the late Richard J. and Bessie May Francisco Fessenden. </div> <bR> <div> Leonard was a member of the United States Army with the 11th Airborne Division having served during the Korean Conflict. He was known for his sense of humor and was always willing to help others. Leonard enjoyed fishing, hunting and dancing.</div> <bR> <div> He is predeceased by his an infant son, sisters Dolly Charland, Ethel Wheeler, and Betty Fessenden, and brother Roland Fessenden.</div> <bR> <div> Leonard is survived by his children Barbara (Blake) Saxon of Rome, PA, Leonard James Fessenden, Jr. of Nichols, NY, Linda (Gary) Arnold of Athens, PA, Freeman (Deanna) Fessenden of Sayre, PA, Clara (Ross) Hugo of New Albany, PA, Gary (Roxanne) Fessenden of Millerton, PA, Wendy Fessenden of Milltown, PA, and Lorie Fessenden of Athens, PA, 13 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, brother Richard "Dick" (Marlene) Fessenden of Sayre, PA, sister Ruth "Pinky" (Lee) VanCuren of Lowman, NY, sister-in-law Eunice Fessenden of Lowman, NY, special friend Gordon Mays of Athens, PA, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. </div> <bR> <div> Friends and family may call on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 from 1pm-2pm at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA. Funeral Services will follow at the funeral home at 2pm with the Rev. Linda Rogers officiating.</div> <bR> <div> Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery. Military Honors will be accorded.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Memorial donations may be made in his memory to: The Legacy, P.O. Box 404, Athens, PA 18810   </FONT><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guestbook"><U><B>Guestbook</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0901b0d0.gif" border=0 width="795" height="13" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Chase K. Johnson, 14</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >, of Athens, PA, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2009 at home.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> He was born on June 13, 1995 in Elmira, NY, the son of Mark K. and Nancy Davis Johnson.</div> <bR> <div> He was a student at Athens Rowe, Jr. High School where he participated on the track and cross country teams.  Chase placed third in the 2009 Valley Cross Country Meet.  Chase participated in the Guthrie Gallop and Turkey Trot 5K runs.  He loved to vacation in Outer Banks, NC and was an avid hunter and fisherman.  Chase also enjoyed playing his guitar and observing wildlife.  </div> <bR> <div> He is predeceased by his Nana Margaret Davis; Grandmother Patricia Shay and his great grandmother Merle Kithcart.</div> <bR> <div> He is survived by his mother Nancy D. Johnson and his father Mark Johnson, Athens; brother Brooks Johnson, Athens; grandparents Raymond Johnson, Sayre, PA, John and Joan Mullaly, Bentley Creek, PA; aunts and uncles Bobbi and Bill Furnas, Elmira, NY, Mike and Lina Johnson, Harleysville, PA, Toni and Paul Abrahams, Ridgefield, CT, Steve and Mary Johnson, Silver Springs, MD, Butch and Kimberly Seip, Schnecksville, PA; cousins Joshua, Rachel, Justin, Sean, Alex, Maya, Talia, Gabriella, Zachary, and Andrew; and faithful companions Daisy and Buffy.</div> <bR> <div> Friends and family may call on Sunday, December 13, 2009 from 3-5pm at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 S. Main Street, Athens, PA. Funeral services will follow at the funeral home at 5:00pm with Rev. Anne Bey Canfield officiating.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Burial will be in Orange Hill Cemetery at the convenience of the family.   </FONT><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guestbook"><U><B>Guestbook</B></U></A></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="0901b0d0.gif" border=0 width="795" height="13" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Mabel W. Merrill</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > of Athens, PA, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2009, at Ashton Healthcare Facility.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> She was born in Corning, NY, the daughter of the late William and Eva Ruggles Jordan. </div> <bR> <div> Mabel worked as a clerk at Bert's Pharmacy in Sayre and Dandy Mini Mart in Athens until her retirement. She was a member of the Church of the Redeemer. </div> <bR> <div> She is predeceased by her husband Stanley, granddaughter Michelle, brothers Richard, William, and Henry, and sisters Louise and Eva .</div> <bR> <div> Mabel is survived by her daughter Joyce (Richard) Brennan of Athens, PA, grandchildren Raymond (Raymeta) Brennan of Kershaw, SC, Stanley (Mary) Brennan of Athens, PA, Stacey (Tim) Reed of Whitestone, VA, 10 great-grandchildren, 11 great-great-grandchildren, sister Dorothy (Charles) Morter of Corning, NY, brothers Robert (Betty) Jordan of Cula Vista, CA, and Jim (JoAnne) Jordan of Rochester, NY, sister-in-laws Lucille Jordan of  Corning, NY, and Phyllis Corey of SC, along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins.</div> <bR> <div> At Mabel's request there will be no calling hours and services will be private. Arrangements are under the care of the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 S. Main St., Athens, PA. 18810. </div> <bR> <div> Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Memorial donations may be made in her memory to: The Church of The Redeemer, 201 S. Wilbur Ave., Sayre, PA 18840  </FONT><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guestbook"><U><B>Guestbook</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0901b0d0.gif" border=0 width="795" height="13" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Catherine R. "Cathy" Dannelley, 65</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >, of Sayre, PA passed away on Friday, December 4, 2009 after a short illness.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> Cathy was born September, 10, 1944 in Sayre, PA the daughter of the late Robert H. and Pauline R. Steele Watson.  Cathy was a 1962 graduate of Athens High School and a 1967 graduate of Mansfield.  Cathy started her career as an elementary teacher in the Towanda School district. From there she earned a dietician degree and worked as a dietician at the Robert Packer Hospital.  Catherine took a break from work when her son Joseph was born.  Cathy went back to work for Tom Thumb Nursery School in 1983 and was still working there at the time of her death.  Cathy enjoyed line dancing (where she was also an instructor), gardening and children.</div> <bR> <div> Cathy was predeceased by a granddaughter Jessica Dannelley in 2003, nephew James "J.T" Watson in 2005, ex-husband Ronnie Dannelley in 2009 and a brother Robert "Bob" Watson in 2009.</div> <bR> <div> She is survived by a son Joseph and Cheryl Dannelley of Germany; granddaughter Tiffanie Dannelley of Germany; Brother James and Jane Watson of Sayre, PA; nephew Christopher Watson of Syracuse, NY and many, many friends.</div> <bR> <div> Family and friends may call on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 from 5pm-7pm at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA. Funeral services will follow at the funeral home at 7pm with the Rev. Martin Bovee of the Athens United Methodist Church officiating. </div> <bR> <div> Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery at the convenience of the family.  </div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the: Athens United Methodist Church, 118 S. Main St., Athens, PA 18810   </FONT><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guestbook"><U><B>Guestbook</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0901b0d0.gif" border=0 width="795" height="13" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Hilda H. Mosher, 87</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >, of Sayre, PA, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2009 at Sayre House, Inc.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> She was born January 14, 1922 in Sayre, PA the daughter of the late Leonard and Clara Overton White. </div> <bR> <div> Hilda worked at the Blue Swan as a Seamstress for over 32 years. She enjoyed spending time in North Carolina with Janice and Little "E", and also spending time with her family here.  </div> <bR> <div> She is predeceased by her sons Robert and Donald Mosher, granddaughter Susan Daskam, son-in-law Duane Ellis, and sister Helen Campbell.</div> <bR> <div> Hilda is survived by her children Nancy Daskam (Steve) of Waverly, NY, and Janice Ellis (Don) of Mooresville, NC, grandchildren Debby and John Havens (Who helped care for Hilda) of Waverly, NY, Bryan and Denise Daskam of Tampa, FL, Tina and Phil Ferger of Troutman, NC, Bud and Lisa Ellis of Mooresville, NC, Laurie and Bob Wilson of Mooresville, NC, Wendy and Casey Cook of Statesville, NC, Robert and Jill Mosher of Waverly, NY and Ricky, Donnie, Corey and Robin, 23 great-grandchildren, 11 great-great-grandchildren, and special friend Margaret Benninger of Waverly, NY.</div> <bR> <div> Family and friends may call onWednesday, November 25, 2009 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 S. Main St., Athens, PA.  Funeral and committal services will follow at the Funeral Home at1:00 pm with Rev. James Donahoo officiating.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Burial will be in Orange Hill Cemetery.  </FONT><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guestbook"><U><B>Guestbook</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0901b0d0.gif" border=0 width="795" height="13" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Kathryn Wendell, 95</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >, formerly of Sayre, PA passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at ElderWood @ Tioga in Waverly, NY.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> Kathryn was born November 20, 1913 in Sayre, PA, the daughter of the late Alex and Anna Herrick, and was one of six children.</div> <bR> <div> She is predeceased by her husband Marvin in 1971, three sisters Mary Freeland, Gladys Osborne, and Rose Salsberry.</div> <bR> <div> Kathryn is survived by her two children; Sandra Cristofaro of Myrtle Beach, SC, and Thomas (Joan) Page of South Waverly, PA four grandchildren; Stacy and David Adams of FL, Stephanie Cristofaro of Crafton, PA, Wende (Charles) Salyards of Singapore, and Daryl (Andrea) Page of Pittsburgh, PA, nine great-grandchildren; Alex and Zachary Supinski, Kylie, Logan, Paityn, Cole, and Trent Salyards, Brady and Brandon Page, her sister Camille Huntnick of Sayre, PA, and brother Phillip (Margaret) Herrick of Binghamton, NY.</div> <bR> <div> A private funeral service for the family will be held on November 21, 2009. Arrangements are under the care of Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc.</div> <bR> <div> Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Donations may be made in her memory to: Sayre Public Library, 122 S. Elmer Ave., Sayre, PA 18840 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.  </FONT><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guestbook"><U><B>Guestbook</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0901b0d0.gif" border=0 width="795" height="13" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><IMG SRC="114963c0.jpg" border=0 width="150" height="60" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Philip E. Gates, 60</B>, of South Waverly, PA passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2009 at home.</div> <bR> <div> He was born on July 30, 1949 in Towanda, PA the son of Paul "Bud" and Charlotte Madden Gates.</div> <bR> <div> Phil was an avid Penn State fan and received a Bachelor's Degree from the University on an ROTC Scholarship.  He served in the Vietnam War.  He was currently employed at Leprino Foods as a Shipping and Materials Manager for over 25 years.  He was a PA Farm Preservation Board Officer, Member of the Friends of Gettysburg National Park, a lifetime member of Penn State Alumni, Member of Chemung County Living History Society, and Member of the Sayre Redskins Club.  He was an avid gardener and a collector of Gettysburg Civil War books.  He was also a past member of most of the veteran's organizations.  Phil was a Little League Umpire for Athens, Sayre and Towanda areas.</div> <bR> <div> He was predeceased by his father Bud and his twin brother Paul.</div> <bR> <div> Phil is survived by his wife Belinda of 27 years at home; children Tom and Becca Gates, New Orleans, LA, Doug Gates, Meshoppen, PA, Lacey (Lacey Lou) Gates, Camp Hill, PA, Kimberly "Berly" Gates, South Waverly, PA, Misty Doane and Jessie McClain, Barton, NY, and Windy and Ken Raupers, Athens, PA; grandchildren Blake and Brady Gates, Robbie, Josiah, Jordan, and Ariana Lesser; siblings Barbara and Lee Brobst, Orlando, FL and Diane and Jack Hagadorn, Towanda, PA, nephew Jeremy Kring, niece Elizabeth Hagadorn; numerous aunts uncles and cousins; and best friends Randy Donovan and Shawn Bentley; and faithful companion Zaeda.</div> <bR> <div> Friends and family may call Thursday, November 19, 2009 from 5-7:00pm at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA.  A Memorial Service will follow at 7:00pm at the funeral home with Rev. Mark Watters officiating.</div> <bR> <div> Burial will be at the convenience of the family.</div> <bR> <div> Family and friends are encouraged to wear college sports attire.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the Sayre Redskins Club, c/o Connie Guiles, 333 West Lockhart, Sayre, PA or to the Lowery Funeral Home for funeral expenses at PO Box 191, Athens, PA 18810.  </FONT><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guestbook"><U><B>Guestbook</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0901b0d0.gif" border=0 width="795" height="13" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Mary Louise (Bowen) Raupers, 85</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >, formerly of Athens, PA, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2009, at the Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit.  </FONT></div> <bR> <div> She was born on November 8, 1924, in North Orwell, PA to the late Clifford and Clara McCormack Bowen.  She graduated from Rome High School in 1942 and married Albert A. Raupers on August 3, 1946.  She worked at Belle Knitting Corp in Sayre, PA, and Remington Rand in Elmira, from 1942-62.  She then worked for 24 years at Fairway Springs in Elmira from 1962, retiring in 1986.  She was a member of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church and its Altar Rosary Society in Athens. Mary enjoyed watching NASCAR races, and especially her nephew BJ Bowen, and completing crossword puzzles.</div> <bR> <div> She was predeceased by her husband of, 63 years, Albert on September 22, 1994.</div> <bR> <div> Mary is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Brent and Joni Raupers, Ulster; grandchildren Karen Raupers of Sayre, Lori and Rich Farr of York, PA; grandchildren Kevin Schlosser Jr, Justin Schlosser, Matthew Farr, and Nathan Farr; step-grandchildren Kristin and Brad Vasey of Mechanicsburg, PA; Casey and Mandy Townsend of Boston, MA; brothers Richard and Anna Bowen of Windham, PA and Arthur and Betty Bowen of Rome, PA; sisters Geraldine Connell of Newtown, CT, Judy Horton of Waverly, NY, and Alida Dean of Martinsburg, WV; a sister-in-law Alice and Jim Bluett of Albuquerque, NM; an aunt Dorothy Ackley of Norwich, NY; several nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and grand nephews.  She was predeceased by brothers-in-laws and sisters-in-laws:  Charles and Margaret Raupers of Ulster, Marie and Kenneth Anderson of Athens, Anna and Kenneth Worden of Athens, Paul and Elizabeth Raupers of Athens, and John and Mary Raupers of Athens.</div> <bR> <div> Family and friends may call Sunday, November 15, 2009 from 3:00PM to 6:00PM at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 S. Main St., Athens, PA.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, November 16, 2009 at 9:30AM at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 205 N. Main Street, Athens, PA with Rev. Vincent Langan officiating. </div> <bR> <div> Burial will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mary's name to the: Skilled Nursing Unit at Memorial Hospital or Memorial Hospital Personal Care Home, One Hospital Drive, Towanda, PA 18848 or Bradford County Humane Society, P.O. Box 179, Ulster, PA 18850.  </FONT><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guestbook"><U><B>Guestbook</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0901b0d0.gif" border=0 width="795" height="13" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Robert "Bob" H. Watson, Jr., 63 </B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >of Sayre, PA passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2009 unexpectedly.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> Bob was born on April 5, 1946 in Sayre, PA the son of the late Robert H., Sr. and Pauline R. Steele Watson.</div> <bR> <div> Bob was involved with the Bridge for 9 years; he enjoyed spending time with; and played a vital role in the lives of his three nephews.  He was "Uncle Bob" to many and touched many lives.</div> <bR> <div> He is predeceased by his great niece Jessica Dannelley,  2003, and nephew James "J.T." Watson, 2005.</div> <bR> <div> He is survived by his siblings Catherine Dannelley, Sayre, PA, James and Jane Watson, Sayre, PA; nephew Christopher Watson,  Syracuse, NY, nephew Joseph and Cheryl Dannelley, Germany; and great niece Tiffanie Dannelley, Germany.</div> <bR> <div> Friends and family may call at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 from 1-2:30pm.   Funeral services will follow at the funeral home at 2:30pm with Rev. Martin Bovee officiating.</div> <bR> <div> Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Bridge, PO Box 202, Sayre, PA 18840.</FONT><B>  </B><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guestbook"><U><B>Guestbook</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0901b0d0.gif" border=0 width="795" height="13" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Matthew B. Sessaman, 25</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >, of Athens, PA passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at home. </FONT></div> <bR> <div> He was born June 19, 1984 in Sayre, PA the son of Gary and Rebecca Morningstar Sessaman.</div> <bR> <div> Matt enjoyed fishing, hunting, and working on his cars. He loved people and life. Matt worked well as a team doing fire systems with his dad and brother. He was a very talented person in whatever he did, and was loved by all who knew him.</div> <bR> <div> He is predeceased by his grandfather Wayne Sessaman and great-grandparents Marion and Herman Nobles.</div> <div>  </div> <div> Matt is survived by his parents Gary Sessaman (Belinda Randall) of Athens, PA, and Rebecca Sessaman (Janet Martin) of England, brother Timothy Sessaman of Sayre, PA, sister Jena Sessaman of Athens, PA, maternal grandparents, Elwyn and Louise Morningstar of FL, paternal grandmother Bonnie VanBuren of Towanda, PA, his loving family of England, and numerous aunts, uncles, nephews, and cousins.</div> <bR> <div> Family and friends may call on Monday, November 9, 2009 from 4pm-6pm at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA. Funeral services will follow at the funeral home at 6pm with the Rev. Benjamin Lentz officiating. </div> <bR> <div> Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the: Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., P.O. Box 191, Athens, PA 18810 to help offset the funeral expenses.  </FONT><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guestbook"><U><B>Guestbook</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0901b0d0.gif" border=0 width="795" height="13" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Doris M. Jackson, 86</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >, of Waverly, NY, formerly of Athens, PA passed away Monday, November 02, 2009 at ElderWood at Tioga after an extended illness.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> She was born May 24, 1923, in Gibson, PA the daughter of the late Arthur and Mary Rissmiller Manzer.</div> <bR> <div> Doris was a member of the First Church of God, and retired from the Robert Packer Hospital as a Home Health Aide.</div> <bR> <div> She is predeceased by her husband Ralph W. Jackson in 2000, daughters Judy Brague and Gloria Cornish, brother Donald and Raymond Manzer, and sisters Charlotte Seaman and Ruth Kocher.</div> <bR> <div> Doris is survived by her children Janice Brown of Jacksonville, FL, Carole Shipman of Waverly, NY, Kerry and Susan Jackson of Columbia CrossRoads, PA, Jerry and Nancy Jackson of Ulster, PA, Sam Jackson of Athens, PA, and Kathy and Almer Finnerty of Burlington, PA, 18 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, siblings Margaret Wood, Gary Manzer, Arnold Jack Manzer, David Manzer, and Robert Manzer, and sister-in-law Arlene Manzer, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. </div> <bR> <div> Friends and family may call on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 from 5pm - 7pm at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA. Funeral Services will follow at the funeral home at 7pm with the Rev. Dewey Jeffrey from the First Church of God officiating.</div> <bR> <div> Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 9am.</div> <bR> <div> Memorial donations may be made in her memory to: American Diabetes Foundation, Wilkes-Barre PA Office, 65 E. Elizabeth Ave., Suite 502, Bethlehem, PA 18018 <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="@Batang" ><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guestbook"><U><B>Guestbook</B></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="0901b0d0.gif" border=0 width="795" height="13" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Margaret L. Howard, 84</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >, of Athens, PA formerly of Waverly, NY passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2009 at the Robert Packer Hospital surrounded by her loving family.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> Margaret was born on October 5, 1925 in Sayre, PA the daughter of the late Floyd and Caroline Platt.</div> <bR> <div> She was an avid bingo player who loved to crochet and was faithful at listening to her scanner.</div> <bR> <div> She is predeceased by her first husband Kenneth E. Whitbeck, 1985; second husband Milford E. Howard, 1987; two children Joyce Whitbeck and Kenneth F. "Butch" Whitbeck; son-in-law Donald Seymour; two grandchildren Alex Whitbeck, Jr. and Matthew D. Cole; four brothers George, Leon, Joe and Alex Platt; four sisters Pat Williams, Shirley Wood, Dawn Spencer, and Janet Dunne.</div> <bR> <div> She is survived by her four sons Alex (Louise) Whitbeck, Sebring, FL, Ronald (Carol) Howard, Spencer, NY, Donald (Peggy) Howard, Waverly, NY, John (Terri) Howard, Waverly, NY; three daughters Barbara Seymour, Sayre, PA, Sherrie (David) Cole, Waverly, NY, Leola (Randy) Cornell, Athens, PA; one brother Stanley Platt; four sisters, Jessie Arcesi, Genevieve Babcock, Joann Stevens and Sarah Casterline; 25 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.</div> <bR> <div> Friends and family may call on Thursday, November 5, 2009 from 1-3:00pm at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA.  A Memorial Service will follow at 3:00pm at the funeral home with Rev. William Wells officiating. </div> <bR> <div> Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA at the convenience of the family.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Memorial donations may be made in Margaret's memory to the American Heart Association, 1704 Warren Avenue, Williamsport, PA 17701.  </FONT><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guestbook"><U><B>Guestbook</B></U></A></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="0901b0d0.gif" border=0 width="795" height="13" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Georgia Boughton, 63</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >, of Sayre, PA passed away unexpectedly on October 31, 2009 at Robert Packer Hospital. </FONT></div> <bR> <div> She was born on August 12, 1946 in Waverly, NY the daughter of the late George and Betty Williams Bolonde.     </div> <bR> <div> Georgia was a member of the Church of the Epiphany. She began her employment with the Guthrie Clinic in1963 in the Business Office, and the GI Clinic before her retirement in 1985 to spend more time as a homemaker. Georgia enjoyed being around people, and her friends but loved spending time with her two special grandchildren. She enjoyed going to Craft Shows, Rummage Sales, Bowling, and to the Once-a-Month Breakfast Club. Georgia loved to spend time with her dog, cats, and tending to her flower gardens.      </div> <bR> <div> She is predeceased by her infant daughter Lorrie Sue in 1965.</div> <bR> <div> Georgia is survived by her Husband Charles I. Boughton, Jr. of 44years at home, daughter Kelly (Douglas) Killgore of Waverly, NY, 2 Grandchildren Cassie and Gavin Killgore of Waverly, NY, Sister Nancy Wells of Athens, PA, Brother Bob (Carol) Bolonde of Wyalusing, PA, several nieces, nephews, and cousins, and many special friends .</div> <bR> <div> Family and friends may call on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 from 9am -10:30am at the Church of the Epiphany, 304 South Elmer Ave., Sayre, PA. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at the church at 10:30am with Rev. Wes Ziebach officiating. Arrangements are under the care of the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc. of Athens, PA. </div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Memorial donations may be made in her memory to: American Diabetes Association, 65 E. Elizabeth Ave., Suite 502, Wilkes-Barre PA Office, Bethlehem, PA 18018  </FONT><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guestbook"><U><B>Guestbook</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0901b0d0.gif" border=0 width="795" height="13" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Edna C. Hausknecht, 92</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >, of Altoona, PA, formally of Sayre, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2009. </FONT></div> <bR> <div> She was born August 5, 1917 in Overton, PA the daughter of the late Paul E. and Ethel S. Farrell Streby. </div> <bR> <div> Edna was a member of the Athens United Methodist Church for over 50 years. In December of 1941Edna married DeVere C. Hausknecht and in1990, Edna and DeVere celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception at the Athens Methodist Church with their family and friends. She was a home maker and enjoyed spending time with her family. </div> <bR> <div> She was predeceased by her husband of 53 years DeVere C. in 1994, and son DeVere O. in 2007.</div> <bR> <div> Edna is survived by her children Robert and Sandra Hausknecht of Emmous, PA, and Sharon and Gerald Moran of Altoona, PA, Daughter-in-law Carol Hausknecht of Sayre, PA, 7 Grandchildren, 9 Great-grandchildren, 2 Great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.</div> <bR> <div> Family and friends may call on Saturday, October 31, 2009 from 1pm - 3pm at Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA. Funeral services will follow at the funeral home at 3pm with the Rev. Marty Bovee officiating. </div> <bR> <div> Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the: Athens United Methodist Church, 118 South Main Street, Athens, PA 18810.  </FONT><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guestbook"><U><B>Guestbook</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0901b0d0.gif" border=0 width="795" height="13" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Judy Genevieve Howard Evans, 59</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >, of Waverly, NY passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at the Robert Packer Hospital.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> She was born March 19, 1950 in Sayre, PA the daughter of the late Gerald Howard and Helen Waldorf. </div> <bR> <div> Judy is survived by her Husband Ronald Evans, sons Randy, Adam, and Eric Chilson and 6 grandchildren, siblings Gerald Howard, Linda and Paul Bump, Reva Wagner, Connie and William Moser, Audrey Rosengrant, Becky and Virgil Root, Tina and David Plageman.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Following Judy's wishes there will be no calling hours or memorial service.  Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Judy's life on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 1:00PM at the Monroe Hose Company Social Hall.  Arrangements have been entrusted to the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc.    </FONT><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guestbook"><U><B>Guestbook</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0901b0d0.gif" border=0 width="795" height="13" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Rachel A. Miller, 85</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >, of Waverly, NY, formerly of Choconut, PA passed away on Monday, October 19, 2009 at ElderWood at Tioga .</FONT></div> <bR> <div> She was born on March 17, 1924 in Wilmot Twp., PA the daughter of the late Charles R. and Mary Lamberson Norconk. </div> <bR> <div> Rachel was a member of the First Assembly of God in Binghamton, NY, and enjoyed going to Bible Studies with her friends. She enjoyed sewing and knitting and always shared what she made with family members and friends. She loved to read, and spend time with her family and friends.</div> <bR> <div> She is predeceased by her husband Paul R. Miller in 1975, and her sister Marion Blemle.</div> <bR> <div> Rachel is survived by her son Paul R. Miller, Jr. of Binghamton, NY, her daughter and son-in-law Pamela and Charles Cole of Sayre, PA, one brother Raymond Norconk of Wilmont, PA, two sisters Arlene Neuber of Wilmot, PA, and Kate (Charles) Slawta of Vestal, NY, step-grandchildren Tracy and Tim Cole of Waverly, NY, several nieces, nephews, and many special friends.</div> <bR> <div> Friends and family may call on Thursday, October 22, 2009 from 10:00am-11:00am at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA. Funeral services will follow at 11:00am at the Funeral Home with Pastor Dewey Jeffrey from the First Church of God, Sayre, PA officiating.</div> <div>    </div> <div> Burial will in St. Francis Cemetery in Wilmot Twp., PA at the convenience of the family.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the: American Alzheimer's Association, 401 Hayes Ave., Endicott, NY 13760.  </FONT><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guestbook"><U><B>Guestbook</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0901b0d0.gif" border=0 width="795" height="13" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Ria J. Miller, 29</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >, of Athens, PA passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 16, 2009 due to an automobile accident.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> She was born November 29, 1979 in Casper, WY the daughter of Fred and Sharon VanNoy Miller.</div> <bR> <div> Ria loved animals especially turtles, of which she owned several including a tortoise. She had a special love for all children, adored her mom and dad, and her whole family. Ria was known for her generosity, teasing nature, and sense of humor. She was a 1998 graduate of Athens Area High School, and served in the United States Army, participating in Operation Iraqi Freedom from June of 2005 to July of 2006.</div> <bR> <div> She was predeceased by her grandmother Rose Brown, and grandfather Jacob VanNoy.</div> <bR> <div> Ria is survived by her loving parents Fred and Sharon Miller of Athens, PA, siblings Lois (David) Miller-Woodruff of New Albany, PA, Fred (Karen) Miller of White Haven, PA, Brookes Miller and (fiancé Brett Mason) of Pittsburgh, PA, grandmothers Doris VanNoy of E. Troy, PA, and Carolyn Price of Athens, PA, nieces, and nephews Brayden and Beckett Mason, Lacey (Larry) Vanderpool, Patrick Woodruff, and Robert and Beth Miller, cousins Jamie (Janine) Price of Scranton, PA, and Colin Sheffler, special friend and her children Christina Elsbree-Fields, Aubrey and Avery Chandler of Germany, and special friend Keith Johnson of Philadelphia, PA., and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.</div> <bR> <div> Family and friends may call Tuesday, October 20, 2009 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home Inc., 225 S. Main St., Athens, PA.  Funeral Services will follow at 8:00PM at the Funeral Home with Rev. Linda Rogers officiating.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the: Bradford County Humane Society, P.O. Box 179, Ulster, PA 18850.   </FONT><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guestbook"><U><B>Guestbook</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0901b0d0.gif" border=0 width="795" height="13" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Edward A.Webster, 69</B>, of Endicott, NY passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at home following an extended illness. </div> <bR> <div> He was born June 1, 1940 in Towanda, PA the son of the late Paul and Lillian Zurn Webster.</div> <bR> <div> Ed loved life and lived it to the fullest, his sense of humor was contagious, and he was loved by all who knew him. He was employed with Ingersoll Rand in Athens for 25 years, and then I.B.M. in Endicott for 17 years, retiring in 2001. He enjoyed working out at American Family Fitness.</div> <div>  </div> <div> He is survived by his wife Natalie, children Melanie and James Boles of Chesapeake, VA, Michelle and Jed Murray of Athens, PA, Kirk Webster of Chesapeake, VA, Kelley Webster of Lamarque, TX, Melinda and Andrew Brooks of Virginia Beach, VA, stepsons Shane and Heather Wolfsmith of Bloomfield, NJ, and Justin and Holly Smith of Barto, PA, 12 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, brother Paul "Pete" Webster of Athens, PA, sisters Mary O'Connor of Sayre, PA, and Jarmelia Mitchell of FL, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.</div> <bR> <div> Family and friends may call on Sunday, October 18, 2009 from 1pm-3pm at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Monday, October 19, 2009, at 10am at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, 701 West Main Street, Endicott, NY with Fr. Edward J. Zandy officiating. </div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the: American Lung Assoc., 7328 S. Main Ave., P.O. Box 95, Scranton, PA 18504.  </FONT><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guestbook"><U><B>Guestbook</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0901b0d0.gif" border=0 width="795" height="13" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Warren H. Luckman, 63</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >,</FONT> of Towanda, PA passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 8, 2009 at Towanda Memorial Hospital.</div> <bR> <div> He was born August 3, 1946 in Niagara Falls, NY the son of the late John and Arabelle Soliday Luckman. </div> <bR> <div> Warren was employed with Commonwealth Telephone Company for over 35 years. He enjoyed making cement lawn ornaments, caring for his property and spending time with his family. </div> <bR> <div> He is predeceased by his parents, stepfather Warren Strope, brother-in-law Roy Blow, and nephew Tommy Blow. </div> <bR> <div> Warren is survived by his wife of 27 years Bernita, his children Julie and Jacob Luckman-Wilcox of East Smithfield, PA, Charles and Sandy Luckman of Towanda, PA, Tammy and Tim Glisson of Towanda, PA, Tina Luckman of Ulster, PA, Gina and Keith Evans of Scranton, PA, Susan and Brian Evans of Scranton, PA, Jeremy and JoAnn Worthington of Towanda, PA, and Adam and Cindy Worthington of Wysox, PA, 17 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, sister Dora Mae (Bruce) Bidlack of Ulster, PA, niece Kathy, and nephew Kenny. </div> <bR> <div> Friends and family may call on Tuesday, October 13, 2009, from 10am -11am at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA 18810. Funeral services will follow at the funeral home at 11am with the Rev. Linda Rogers officiating.</div> <bR> <div> Burial will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the: Bradford County Humane Society, P.O. Box 179, Ulster, PA 18850.  </FONT><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guestbook"><U><B>Guestbook</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0901b0d0.gif" border=0 width="795" height="13" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Marion Esther Hicks Horton, 94</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >, died peacefully on Thursday, October 8, 2009 at ElderWood @ Tioga in Waverly, NY after a long illness.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> Marion was born on May 28, 1915. Her husband, Clayton D. Horton, to whom she was married for over 60 years, died in 1996. She was also predeceased by her son Philip in 2008 and her nephew Lynn Page. She is survived by two sisters, Ruth Hicks of Sayre and Bernice Hicks Knecht of Westerville, OH; as well as her three remaining sons Rodney Horton (Frances) of Audubon, PA; Keith Horton, M.D. (Betsy), Minneapolis, MN, Vern Horton, M.D. (Suzanne) of Missoula, MT; and daughter-in-law Eleanor Horton of Tucson, AZ. She also leaves eight grandchildren, Heather Horton, M.D, PhD. (Roy Gill, M.D.) Averil Hunsberger (Jonathan), Laura Horton-Ludwig, M.Div. (John), Amy Horton Tavera (Juan),  Lynn Ramsey Rigoberto, PhD., Randall Horton, PhD. (Deepa), Peter Horton, and Curtis Horton, M.D. (Christy), as well as 10 great-grandchildren Alan and Michael Gill; Jessica, Matthew, Frances and Katherine Hunsberger; Grace Horton-Tavera; Maya Horton; Peyton Horton and Makenna Horton.</div> <bR> <div> Marion was employed for 25 years at Remington Rand, Elmira, retiring in 1972. She and her husband put all their sons through college and graduate school. They enjoyed traveling. She volunteered at the Tioga County General Hospital gift shop, served on the hospital Board of Directors. When the Hospital merged with Guthrie she became a member of its Board. Later she worked with the New York State Hospital Review and Planning Council. She was a long time member of the Athens Methodist Church and a Past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star.</div> <bR> <div> She quilted with the "Brothers Keepers", "ugly quilts" quilting group of Athens Methodist Church since the group's inception.</div> <bR> <div> She was an excellent bowler, an avid reader, a devoted friend, an outstanding cook and a consummate grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be missed.</div> <bR> <div> A memorial service will be held on November 21, 2009 at 11am at the Athens United Methodist Church, 118 South Main Street, Athens, PA. Arrangements are under the care of Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc.</div> <bR> <div> Memorials, In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her memory to: United Methodist Church Disaster Relief Mission, 118 S. Main St, Athens, PA 18810, 570/888-2241 (or "Google"   UMCOR) or,  QUILTERS @ Athens United Methodist Church, 118 S. Main St. Athens, PA 18810 (money is used for supplies) or, Lutheran World Relief Disaster Response, 700 Light Street, Baltimore, MD 21230 <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000080" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.lwr.org/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.lwr.org/"><U><U>www.lwr.org</U></U></A></FONT>.<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="@Batang" ><B>  </B><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guestbook"><U><B>Guestbook</B></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0901b0d0.gif" border=0 width="795" height="13" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guestbook"><U><B>Guestbook</B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><IMG SRC="114963c0.jpg" border=0 width="150" height="60" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>