Smethport – Alva Burdick, 92, of Smethport, died Friday (November 28, 2014) in the Lakeview Senior Care & Living Ctr., Smethport.She was born Aug 6, 1922 in Wellsville, NY, a daughter of Preston L. and Alice E. Richards Bernard. On […]
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William Smith
William Carl Smith
MT. JEWETT
William Carl Smith of Plano, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday (November 28, 2014) surrounded by his children, some grandchildren and a few great-grandchildren.
Born October 20, 1930, in Rixford, he was a son of Lloyd Dowler and Agnes Marie Kruise Smith. He grew up on a farm and during his childhood, he took up other pastimes such as playing the drums, bugle and football. He spoke often to his grandchildren about a raft that he built and loved to take out on the creek but which was lost during the great Smethport rainstorm of 1942 when 30.8 inches of rain fell in 4.5 hours.
He attended Kane High School and was an outstanding student, particularly in math. After high school, he joined the Army. Soon after joining the Army, he made a trip back to Pennsylvania and married his 3rd grade sweetheart, Mona Joye Swanson of Mt. Jewett. He served in the Army for 22 years in duty stations in New York, Massachusetts, Germany, Oklahoma, Colorado, Texas, Pennsylvania, Minnesota and Korea. At his graduation from the NCO Academy in 1951, he was named honor graduate, achieving the highest grades in all phases of the course. He also attended Winona State University in Minnesota. In his later years in the military, he was a Nike missile technician and retired as a Chief Warrant Officer 2.
He and Mona had nine children, eight who survived to adulthood. The children were all taught by their parents to be honest, self-reliant, family-oriented and to have respect for others and the importance of diversity.
After leaving the military in 1968, the family settled in Plano, TX, after Bill accepted a job with Texas Instruments. He worked for TI for many years, retiring in 1990, after 22 years and attaining the "Gold Badge" level.
During his spare time, Bill enjoyed square-dancing with Mona as part of the "Plano Squares" and also loved ballroom dancing. After retirement, they traveled extensively in their motor home throughout the United States, camping with family and friends and visiting his brothers and sisters. For many years, they spent their summers in their beloved Mt. Jewett, sharing time with extended families and enjoying their kids' summer visits to see them at the "farm."
Bill was a proud member of the Sons of the American Revolution, having joined in just the last few years after extensive research on his family tree by several family members. He was also a proud member of the Mt. Jewett American Legion Post 574 and the VFW Post 6357 for many, many years.
He and Mona were both always thrilled to have visitors and the door was always open for a cup of coffee and some good conversation. With his sharp wit, folks had to stay on their toes or be caught in one of his quick-witted barbs. The twinkle in his eye was always there to hint at the joy he got from his family and friends.
Bill is survived by his children, Lee Martin Smith and his wife Nonglux "Dang" of Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Timothy Carl Smith of Plano, William George "Tinker" Smith and wife Wendy of Ramona, CA, Marie Elizabeth Smith Wooten and husband James of Plano, Karen Suzanne Smith-Rosamond of Plano, Mona "Toodles" Turner of Plano, Melanie Grace Smith Green of Durant, OK, and James Emil Smith and wife Julie of Nashville, Arkansas; his brother, Darrell Harlan and wife, Alice, of Pittsfield; sister, Sandra Dulyea and husband, Ron of Kane, sister Alice Yount of Bow, Washington; sister-in-law Jane Harlan of Kane; 20 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mona; his parents; daughter, Kathleen Ruth; brothers, Ronald Harlan, Leroy Harlan and Lloyd Smith; and sisters, Mary Sikkema and Helen Senese.
Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Smith, Patrick Smith, Joseph Smith, Jordan Smith, Lee Smith, Noah Wooten all grandsons and Paul Swanson and Leroy Harlan nephews.
Friends will be received Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. in Mt. Jewett. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday at Nebo Chapel with the Rev. David Pflieger officiating. Burial will be in Nebo Cemetery.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
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Brenda P. Skaggs
Brenda P. Skaggs, 75, of 13 Downing Drive, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2014, at UPMC-Hamot Hospital in Erie. Born September 22, 1939, in Olean, NY, she was a daughter of the late James Paul and Beula (Johnson) Haag. On […]
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Hugh W. Ayers
Hugh W. Ayers, 78, of 13 Lincoln Dale Road, passed away, Tuesday, December 2, 2014, at The Pavilion at BRMC. Born May 13, 1936 in Ridgway, he was a son of the late Herbert and Florence (Wormer) Ayers, Sr. On […]
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Lewis F. “Junior” Greenman
Port Allegany – Lewis F.”Junior” Greenman, Jr., 87, of, Smethport, formerly of Turtlepoint, died Sunday (November 30, 2014) in the Sena Kean Manor, Smethport. He was born Sep 22, 1927 in Hilton, NY, a son of Lewis F and Dorothy […]
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Wayne D. Rapp
Wayne D. Rapp, 78, of 269 Highland Road, Kane, died Wednesday morning, December 3, 2014 following an extended illness. Born May 26, 1936 in Sackett, he was the son of Lawrence W. and Lillian F. Whipple Rapp. On November 10, […]
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Frank M. Novosel
Frank M. Novosel, 96, of 102 Laurel Avenue, Kane, died Friday morning, December 5, 2014 at the Kane Community Hospital after a brief illness. Born January 28, 1918 in Kane, he was the son of Nickolas and Barbara Balaban Novosel. […]
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Caroline "Keck" Swedenhjelm
Caroline M. Swedenhjelm
KANE
Caroline "Keck" M. Swedenhjelm, 84, formerly of West Wind Road, passed away Saturday (December 6, 2014) at the Lutheran Home at Kane.
Born March 13, 1930, in Wilcox, she was a daughter of the late John and Anna Bedner Parana. On October 29, 1949, in Rasselas, she married Paul "Skip" Swedenhjelm who preceded her in death.
Mrs. Swedenhjelm, a graduate of Wilcox High School, was a homemaker for the majority of her life. She was an avid bowler and enjoyed playing cards and polka dancing. She was a member of St. Callistus Catholic Church and had served as a Brownie Scout assistant leader.
Surviving are a daughter, Christine "Tina" Lachowski of Erie; a granddaughter, Amanda (Jake) Pitzer of Rowlesburg, WV; a sister, Elizabeth "Betty" Agens of Kane; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death, in addition to her husband and Parents, by five brothers, John, Andrew, William, Charles and Edward Parana; two sisters, Irene Peterson and Margaret Constable; and a son-in-law, Bernard Lachowski.
Friends will be received in the gathering space at St. Callistus Church on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at which time a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated with the Rev. Philip Pinczewski, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Tabor Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Lutheran Home at Kane, 100 High Point Dr., Kane, PA 16735 or a charity of the donor's choice.
The Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
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Christopher McCormack
Christopher J. McCormack
Mt. Jewett
Christopher James McCormack, 40, of East End Avenue, Regent Square, Pittsburgh, and formerly of Mt. Jewett, passed away Thursday ( December 11, 2014) at the Allegheny General Hospital Transplant Unit in Pittsburgh.
Born April 29, 1974, in Kane, he was a son of Jim and Kittie Johnston McCormack. On July 27, 2002, in Key West, Florida, he married Miriam Kleman McCormack who survives.
Chris attended Mt. Jewett Elementary School and graduated from Kane Area High School with honors in 1992. He was a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University in 1996 and received his Master's Degree in Education from Chatham College in 1998.
He began teaching at St. Edmunds Academy in Pittsburgh and ascended to Assistant Headmaster. He continued working in education and most recently served as a manager of the tech department at the Pine Richland School District.
Surviving, in addition to his wife of Pittsburgh and his parents of Mt. Jewett, are a brother, Jay McCormack and his wife Marcie Srun; and five nieces that he adored, Wren, Jayne, Sunny, Claire and Kacey all of Terra Haute, Indiana. He also is survived by his beloved dogs, Morgan, Amber and Bonnie.
Friends may attend a memorial service at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the Mt. Jewett United Methodist Church with the Rev. W. Craig Smith, pastor, officiating. Private interment will be held at Bridgeview Cemetery prior to the memorial service.
Memorial donations may be made to the Mt. Jewett Library, Main Street, Mt. Jewett, PA 16740 or Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237.
The Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. in Mt. Jewett is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
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Charles Nearing
Charles W. Nearing
KANE
Charles "Huxie" W. Nearing, 77, of Burning Well Rd., Wilcox, passed away Saturday (December 20, 2014) at Penn Highlands DuBois.
Born August 5, 1937, in Wilcox, he was a son of the late Linus and Margaret Paulina Nearing.
"Huxie" served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Veterans' Memorial Club in Mt. Jewett and the Wilcox Sportsman's Club.
Prior to retirement, he was employed as a dog catcher for Elk County.
Surviving are three sisters, Sharon Nearing, Carol (James) Wismar and Pat Stauffer, all of Wilcox; three brothers, Linus Nearing of Lake City and James (Betty) Nearing and Raymond Nearing of Wilcox; his long-time companion, Nora Buzard of Wilcox; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Wilcox on Monday(December 29, 2014) from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at which time a Memorial Mass will be celebrated with the Rev. David Wilson, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Wilcox Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
The Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
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Lucy E. Titus
Lucy E. Titus, 85, of 22 Totten Lane Bradford, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2014, while in the company of family members, at Bradford Regional Medical Center. Born June 7, 1929 in Rixford, she was a daughter of the late […]
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Ronald L. Fink
Ronald L. Fink, 80, of 235 Pithole Road, Cyclone, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2014 at Hamot Medical Center in Erie. Born October 7, 1934, in Bradford he was a son of the late Jess and Ruth (Williams) Fink. Mr. […]
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Dorothea C. Fesenmyer
Dorothea C. Fesenmyer, 85, of 371 Langmaid Lane, Bradford, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2014, at the Bradford Manor. Born January 19, 1929, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Basil and Harriett (Robbins) Gildersleeve. On August 19, […]
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Larry G. Holzwarth
Larry G. Holzwarth, 77, of Avon, FL, formerly of 12 Brookside Drive Bradford, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2014, while in the company of his daughter Karen, at The Palms at Sebring FL. Born September 9, 1937 in Bradford, he […]
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Colleen M. Cuthbertson
Colleen MacLeod Cuthbertson, 64, of 280 EastMain Street, Bradford, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at UPMC Hamot surrounded by her loving family. Born January 28, 1950 in Salamanca NY, she was the daughter of the late Bruce MacLeod and the late […]
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James L. Kahle
James L. Kahle, 84, of 777 Interstate Parkway, passed away, Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Bradford Regional Medical Center. Born October 15, 1930 in Bradford, he was the son of the late Gordon E. and Emma Mae (Passmore) Kahle. On […]
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Geraldine Jeri Minor
Geraldine “Jeri” Minor, formerly of Bradford, passed away, December 2, 2014 in Nashville TN. Born in Wellsboro, Pa, she was a daughter of the late Clifford and Annabelle Smith. Her family moved to Bradford and she graduated from Bradford Senior […]
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Marlene C. McLaughlin
Marlene C. McLaughlin, 89, formerly of 56 Cornen Street, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2014, at the Bradford Manor. Born October 12, 1925 in Scranton, she was a daughter of the late John and Theodora Zabinski. On April 26, 1947 […]
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Larry G. Freeman
Port Allegany – Larry G. Freeman, 62, of Port Allegany, died Wednesday (December 17, 2014) at his residence in Port Allegany.He was born Feb. 2, 1952 in Port Allegany, a son of Melvin B. and Mary E. Baker Freeman. On […]
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Lavern Causer
Lavern Causer
Mt. Jewett
Lavern Causer, 84, of 152 W. Main Street, Mt. Jewett, died Saturday (December 27, 2014) at UPMC Hamot in Erie.
Born May 28, 1930, in Crosby, he was a son of the late Claude and Jennie Cornelius Causer. On July 27, 1953, in Mt. Jewett, he married Katherine Thomas Causer who preceded him in death on November 14, 2010.
Mr. Causer served during the Korean War as a Lance Corporal with the U.S. Marines. He had been employed by the BandO Railroad and also by many different construction companies. Later he worked for the McKean County Landfill and Hamlin Township. He helped take care of Kasson Cemetery for many years and had also worked for Mt. Jewett Borough.
He was a devoted member of the Bobby Swanson Marine Corp. League of Mt. Jewett.
Surviving are three daughters, Ruth Hamilton of Mt. Jewett, Carol Wareham of Cyclone and Becky (Frank Lucco) Causer of Bradford; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; five brothers, Claude Causer of Hazel Hurst, Dan Causer of Eldred, Edmund Causer of Mt. Jewett, Michael Causer of Bradford and Paul Causer of Hazel Hurst; and several nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his loving dog, Putty.
He was preceded in death, besides his wife and parents, by two brothers, George Causer and William Causer; four sisters, Genevieve Lindsey, Jeanetta Thomas, Virginia Causer and Lida Brown; and a son-in-law, Eugene "Mike" Wareham.
Friends will be received at the Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. in Mt. Jewett on Tuesday from 2:00 p.m.to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Mt. Jewett United Methodist Church with the Rev. W. Craig Smith, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Bridgeview Cemetery.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
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