The Rocket-Courier

David Campbell June 10, 2002
David Wayne Campbell, age 45, of Luling, LA, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2002 at the MD Anderson Hospital in Houston, TX. He was born on Jan. 1, 1957 in a U.S. Army hospital in Landstuhl, Germany, the son of Charles M. and the late Eldean Kratzer Campbell.

David was a graduate of Baker High School in Columbus, GA and graduated with honors from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta with a B.S. degree in chemical engineering.

At the time of his death, David was employed at Dow Chemical’s St. Charles operations as a chemical engineer and TICA technology associate. He was previously employed by Union Carbide in West Virginia, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Austria and Louisiana.

David enjoyed playing golf with his wife, Cathy and was a self-taught guitarist.

Surviving are his wife, Cathy Downs Campbell; stepsons, William and Jeremy Timmons; his father, Charles M. and brother, Charles G. Campbell, both of Columbus, GA and his brother, James Campbell. Locally, he is survived by his uncles, Henry L. Campbell of the Bradford County Manor, Burlington and Wayne Campbell, Lawton, as well as numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his uncle, Fred Campbell of Merryall.

A memorial service was held on June 19 at the Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home Chapel. Interment was in the St. Charles Cemetery in Luling, LA.

Memorials may be directed to the Leukemia Society of America, Inc., Louisiana Chapter, 3636 S. I-10 Service Road West, Metairie, LA 70001 or to the United Way of St. Charles Parish, 15068 River Road, Hahnville, LA 70057.

Clair A. Goodman, Jr.
June 28, 2002
Clair A. Goodman, Jr., age 61, of Indian Hill, Laceyville RR2, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Friday evening, June 28, 2002 at Tyler Memorial Hospital in Tunkhannock. He was born on Dec. 29, 1940 in Lock Haven, a son of Clair Goodman, Sr. and Elaine Haynes Goodman. Clair was a 1958 graduate of Lock Haven High School, graduated in 1965 from the Lock Haven State Teachers College and received his Master’s Degree from Clarkson University. From 1965 to 1968 he taught math and physics at Wyalusing Valley High School. Clair was an assistant coach for the high school football, wrestling and baseball teams. From 1968 to 1971 he was Assistant Principal and became Superintendent from 1974 until 1978 when he began working with the BLaST Intermediate Unit 17 and was the Executive Director for the last 18 years. He was a member of Wyalusing Lodge No. 618, F&AM and was a former member, past president and treasurer of the Pennsylvania Association of Intermediate Unit Directors and a member of Broschart Lodge. His hobbies included hunting, fly fishing and tying. A loving father, he is survived by his dear companion, Karen Rush of Montoursville; three children, Kellie Goodman of Altoona, Krista Goodman of Wyalusing (Hollenback) and Kirk Goodman of Vancouver, WA; a sister, Marilyn Karchner of Lock Haven; two granddaughters, Kathryn Clair DeVoir and Allyson Michelle DeVoir; an aunt and uncle, Dr. and Mrs. Jerry Navratil of Lock Haven, and two nieces. A private family memorial service was held on Wednesday, July 3 at the McHenry Funeral Home, 106 Church St., Wyalusing. Friends and family are invited to call on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to the Clair A. Goodman, Jr. Memorial Fund, c/o Peoples State Bank, PO Box 217, Wyalusing, PA 18853.


Anna Bahr June 27, 2002
Mrs. Anna L. Bushofsky Bahr, age 95, of Lopez, PA, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2002 at Memorial Hospital in Towanda.

Anna was born in Lopez on April 3, 1907, a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Gasper Bushofsky. She attended local schools and married Myrl Bahr of Dushore, who predeceased her on July 24, 1965.

She worked for the former Weldon Manufacturing Company of Lopez and retired from the former Sullcraft Manufacturing Company in Dushore after many years of service.

Anna and Myrl raised their niece and nephew, Rosanne Lukachik of Lopez, with whom she resided, and also Humphrey Lukachik of Erie.

Anna was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Mildred.

Surviving are six sisters, Mrs. Veronica White and Mrs. Margaret Kravitz, both of Buffalo, NY, Mrs. Emily Goers, Worcester, Mrs. Helen Foss, Buffalo, NY, Mrs. Leona McKay, Anaheim, CA and Mrs. Dorothy Stanley, Lake Wales, FL and Lopez; numerous nieces and nephews. Anna was predeceased by brothers, Michael Bushofsky, Lopez, Anthony Bushofsky, Lopez, Joseph Bushofsky, Dushore, Martin Bushofsky, Johnson City, NY, John Bushofsky, Dushore; sisters, Mary Lorenz, Telford, and Agnes Mund, Placentia, CA.

Funeral services were held on Monday, July 1 at 10 a.m. from the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, and were followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Mildred with the Rev. Michael B. Harris, her pastor, officiating. Interment was in SS Peter and Paul’s Byzantine Cemetery, Lopez.

Friends called at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home Sunday, June 30 from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Memorials may be directed to St. Francis of Assisi Carillon Bell Fund, PO Box 307, Dushore, PA 18614.

Esther Thelma Burgess Berry
June 25, 2002
Esther Thelma Burgess Berry died on Tuesday, June 25, 2002 at the age of 92 at the DarWay Nursing Home, where she had resided since 1995.

She was the widow of J. Demarest Berry, former editor of the Sullivan Review and reporter for the Williamsport Sun-Gazette. Esther and "JD" had a nursery in Estella for many years.

Esther leaves two daughters, Judith Diane Shaffer, wife of O. Kenneth Shaffer of Forksville RR1 and Sarasota, FL and Joyce Darlene Dudash, wife of H. Larue Dudash of Sayre; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters and a brother, Betty Daube, Elmira, NY; Bonnie Boyles, Estella, and Paul Burgess, Friendsville.

Funeral services were held on Sunday, June 30 at 1:30 p.m. at the Estella Methodist Church with Pastor Phyllis Hunter of the United Methodist Charge officiating. Interment will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Horseheads, NY at the convenience of the family.

She was the first daughter and second child of Ralph and Ethel Birdsall Burgess.

Esther and her older brother, Roscoe attended the Green Mountain School, a one-room schoolhouse located directly across from her grandfather, William Burgess’s home on Bear Mountain.

The family moved to the Birdsall place on the east side of Bear Mountain, a move of approximately two miles. A year later, they moved to the Ulysses Bird Place on Forks Mountain. From both of these homes, she attended the Graded Schools through eighth grade in Estella and two years of high school in Estella. Esther left home to attend her final two years of high school in Houghton, NY in 1926 and 1927. She then attended Mansfield Normal School (now Mansfield University), earning her degree in teaching. She returned to Estella to teach for a year at Center School (present home of Jacob Lund and family). She was married to J. Demarest Berry on May 14, 1931 at the home of her parents in Estella, Forks Mountain. Their first daughter, Lois Elaine, born 1933, died in 1936.

They owned two grocery stores in Nichols, NY and Bulkhead, NY, outside of Elmira, and moved to Estella in 1954.

Esther began teaching in Estella, the present township building (former Graded Schools) in 1954, grades one through three. She taught fourth grade at the Estella Elementary School, formerly the Loyalsock High School, now the DarWay Nursing Home until the elementary school closed and the grades were moved to Laporte. She taught fourth grade at Laporte Elementary School until she retired in the late 1970’s. She was well-loved by those who were her students. Many remember her with fond regard.
Winifred D. Clarke
June 21, 2002
Mrs. Winifred D. Clarke, age 83, of Forks Township, Sullivan County, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2002 a the Reading Hospital, Reading, PA following a brief illness.

Winnie was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Nov. 20, 1918, a daughter of the late Wilfred and Daisy McNeill Mitchell. Winnie graduated from high school in Rio and began working for the Standard Oil Company. She met her husband, Harold C. Clarke, who was a descendant of the Bird family, one of the original settlers of Sullivan County. Harold worked for the former Chicago Bridge and Iron Company. They returned to the States and were married on Sept. 4, 1946. Harold had purchased a farm in Forks Township in 1938, and they used the farm as a summer residence. The family traveled with Harold on his job sites until he suffered a fatal heart attack in Tokyo, Japan on Sept. 3, 1955. After his death, Winnie moved to the farm to raise her children.

Winnie worked as the secretary to the Superintendent of Schools in Sullivan County and later as the secretary for the nurse at the Sullivan County High School. She retired as a secretary for the Sullivan County R.E.C. in Forksville, PA. After retirement, she volunteered at the Sullivan County Library and TreHab in Dushore.

Winnie was a member of St. Basil’s Catholic Church in Dushore.

Surviving are two daughters and a son-in-law, Susan A. Clarke of South Holland, IL and Jacqueline Clarke Havrilla and David Havrilla of Douglassville, PA; two sisters, Jean Wymer of Norfolk, VA and Kathleen Ogg of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, July 6 at 11 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Overton, with the Rev. Michael B. Harris, her pastor, presiding. Interment will be in the Jersey Shore Cemetery.

The family will provide flowers and request that memorials be directed to the Sullivan County Library, PO Box 309, Dushore, PA 18614, or the North Central Sight Services, 901 Memorial Avenue, Williamsport, PA 17701.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore.

Helen Litzelman Broschart
June 26, 2002
Mrs. Helen Litzelman Broschart, age 87, of Forks Township, Sullivan County, PA, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2002 at the DarWay Nursing Home in Estella.

Funeral services will be held on Sat., June 29 at 9:30 a.m. from the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, and will be followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Basil’s Church, Dushore. Interment will be in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Overton.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, June 28 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The Women’s Guild will recite the Rosary at 3 p.m. Friday afternoon at the funeral home.

A full obituary will appear in next week’s edition.
JOHN RAYMOND HOPE, NATION’S TOP HURRICANE FORECASTER, SUCCUMBS AT 83

John Raymond Hope, whose lifelong career in weather forecasting brought international recognition of his achievements, died Thursday, June 13, 2002 from complications following heart surgery.

Mr. Hope was cited as the "voice of reason" when broadcasting during extreme severe weather for The Weather Channel. Other weather experts often acknowledged that when a hurricane threatened, Mr. Hope was "the man America watches." In 1999, USA TODAY Founder Al Neuharth ranked John Hope fifth among the nation’s top ten broadcasters. He was the only weather forecaster on the list.

Mr. Hope was born on May 14, 1919, the second of five children on a dairy farm in Stowell, PA. He attended grammar school in a one-room classroom that was often reached by a long walk through the woods in the snow. He was a struggling high school student in Wyalusing and Meshoppen, PA, following his mother’s death in 1934. He worked at the local A&P grocery after his high school graduation in 1936.

Joining the Army Air Corps, he served from 1941 until 1945. His career in weather began in the service as a flight navigator; the last 30 months of his duty were spent in the Southwest Pacific Theatre. Like many of his generation, Mr. Hope returned home following the war with a new sense of purpose. He attended the University of Illinois, where he was elected Phi Beta Kappa and received his Masters of Science in Meteorology from the University of Chicago.

While attending the University of Illinois, he met the beautiful Bernice La Pira, to whom he was married for 55 years.

Mr. Hope began his career in the United States Weather Bureau in 1949 as a district forecaster in Memphis, TN, where he worked for nearly 13 years. He was deemed to have "the right stuff" by the Spaceflight Meteorology Group in 1962, joining the organization in Miami at the time of John Glenn’s launch. In 1968, Mr. Hope made a move to the National Hurricane Center in Miami.

Over three decades, Mr. Hope went from releasing and tracking weather balloons outside of the old Memphis Airport Terminal to working on manned space shots to the moon, and programming some of the then-largest computers in the world. Along with his National Hurricane Center colleague, Charlie Neumann, Mr. Hope wrote a program that allowed Third World countries lacking mass media infrastructure to alert coastal populations in advance of the possibility of a typhoon or hurricane making landfall. For this little-known technical work, Mr. Hope learned from visiting Chinese scientists in 1978 that he and Mr. Neumann were very well-known and appreciated in China’s scientific circles.

Mr. Hope came to The Weather Channel in 1982 from the National Hurricane Center in Miami, where he had held the position of Senior Hurricane Specialist. This was the same year The Weather Channel was launched, and the fact that Mr. Hope joined its team of forecasters lent instant credibility to the fledgling all-weather network.

"John Hope literally personifies The Weather Channel to consumers, and he has been a pivotal person in our history," wrote Frank Batten, Sr., in his recent book, The Weather Channel: The Improbable Rise of a Media Phenomenon. Mr. Batten further stated that Mr. Hope was "a role model for our staff and a symbol of what we stand for – integrity, expertise, reliability."

Mr. Hope’s many honors included the U.S. Department of Commerce Silver Medal, the National Hurricane Conference Media Award and The Neil Frank Award from the National Hurricane Conference. He was a fellow of the American Meteorological Society. Mr. Hope wrote about weather for a variety of publications and journals, and he lectured around the world.

Mr. Hope semi-retired from The Weather Channel in 1997 when heart problems sidelined him, but after successful surgeries, his health greatly improved to the extent that he was able to continue on-air forecasting from 1998 through 2001. When asked about retirement, Mr. Hope would smile and acknowledge "You might wonder…but I can only say I love my work." He said there was "a certain satisfaction at my age, of being able to produce and be wanted by my employer." In 1999, The Weather Channel established a perpetual scholarship through the American Meteorological Society in Hope’s name. In 2000, he traveled to Conway, SC, where he received an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Public Service from Coastal Carolina University.

In a 1997 interview published by his hometown paper, The Rocket Courier of Wyalusing, PA, John Hope said, "If my legacy can be that I have made a contribution to this nation being better prepared to cope with the devastation wrought by hurricanes, and to have helped in the success of my company, I am content."

Mr. Hope is survived by his wife, Bernice; his daughter, Camille L. Hope of Macon, GA; sons, James C. Hope of Lilburn, GA, Dr. Thomas D. Hope of Macon, GA and Joseph R. Hope of Atlanta, GA; his brother, Leonard Hope of Dalton, GA and six grandchildren; eight nieces and nephews, who all live in Pennsylvania—John, Jim and Martha Meier, Bill, Dr. August, Patricia and Joan Weidner and Ruth Laylor. He is also survived by his cousin Hugh O’Mara of Stowell.

The funeral was held Monday, June 17 at 11 a.m. at St. Jude’s Catholic Church, 7171 Glenridge Dr., N.E., Atlanta, GA Patterson’s Arlington Chapel was in charge of funeral arrangements.
Helen Litzelman Broschart
June 26, 2002
Mrs. Helen Litzelman Broschart, age 87, of Forks Township, Sullivan County, PA passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2002 at the DarWay Nursing Home, in Estella.

Helen was born March 29, 1915 on the family farm in Cherry Township, a daughter of the late Mathias and Josephine Marshall Litzelman. She graduated from St. Basil’s High School, a member of the Class of 1933. She married L. Vernon Broschart of Forks Township on November 18, 1946. Helen was a homemaker, but also an active farmer with her husband, sharing plowing, milking and all of the chores of the family farm.

Helen was a devoted wife and mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She really loved being with her grandchildren. She was an active gardener and also a devoted and artistic quilt maker. She made many, many beautiful quilts throughout her life.

Helen was an active member of St. Basil’s Catholic Church in Dushore, PA and always participated and worked at parish activities, in particular the Overton Picnic.

Surviving are her spouse: L. Vernon, at home; sons and daughters-in-law: James and Georgeanne Broschart, Dushore, William (Burf) and Diane Broschart, Overton; daughters and sons-in-law: Josephine and Richard Silverstrim, Dushore, Ann and Frank Ward, Dushore, a sister-in-law, Loretta Litzelman, Dushore; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Helen was predeceased by brothers, George A. Litzelman, Mar. 19, 1989; Francis S. Litzelman, Dec. 22, 1977; Paul J. Litzelman, Oct. 31, 1997; Charles M. Litzelman, Nov. 24, 1992 and Leo Litzelman in 1970 and a sister, Lydia (Sister Emily I.H.M) Litzelman.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 29 at 9:30 a.m. from the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, PA and was followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Basil’s Church, Dushore. Interment was in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Overton, PA.

Friends called at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home on Friday, June 28 from 2 to 4. and 7 to 9 p.m. The Women’s Guild recited the Rosary at 3 p.m. Friday afternoon at the funeral home.

Nicholas Yaremko
June 22, 2002
Mr. Nicholas Yaremko, age 85, of RR 1 Box 247, Wyalusing, (Spring Hill) passed away at the Darway Nursing Home in Estella, PA on Saturday evening, June 22, 2002. Mr. Yaremko has been a resident of Darway for the last eight months.

Born in the Bronx, NY on Feb. 21, 1917, he was the son of the late Theodore and Mary Tomaszski Yaremko. He was the husband of the late Madeline Felichko Yaremko, who passed away on Aug. 8, 1995.

Mr. Yaremko was a graduate of the Camptown High School. He was later a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy. While in the service, he was attached to the 5th Marine Division where he repaired landing crafts in the Pacific Theater. He and his brothers were dairy farmers all their lives on Spring Hill.

He was a member of the Wyalusing American Legion Post #534 for 59 years, the longest of any member.

He is survived by two nephews, Steve Yaremko and Kim Yaremko, both of Towanda. Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Steve Yaremko and Peter Yaremko.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 25 at 2 p.m. from the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main St., Laceyville, with Fr. Kenneth Seegar of the St. Mary’s Assumption Catholic Church in Wyalusing, officiating. Interment was in the Wyalusing Cemetery.

Friends called at the funeral home on Tuesday from 12 noon until the time of service. Graveside military services were conducted by members of the Wyalusing American Legion Post #534.
Alice Theresa Taylor
June 22, 2002
Alice Theresa Taylor, age 86, of Churchill Street, Dushore, PA, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2002 at St. Catherine’s Nursing Center, Emmitsburg, PA, where she was a guest since March of this year.

Alice was born in Orange, NJ on July 19, 1915, daughter of the late Harold O. and Jane Elizabeth Carroll Larson. Her mother bought Alice and her sister, Betty to Dushore in 1918 after the death of her husband. She attended St. Basil’s School in Dushore and graduated from St. Ann’s Academy in Wilkes-Barre. She received an associate degree in Home Economics from College Misericordia in Dallas.

Alice married Gerald W. Taylor of Dushore in 1935 and worked for Attorney Kenneth B. Lee in Dushore and later became his legislative assistant while he was the Sullivan County Representative to the Pennsylvania General Assembly and also while he served as the Speaker of the House. After Rep. Lee retired, Alice was elected as Treasurer of Sullivan County. She served two terms and was running for her third when she lost her sight in 1983. Her spouse, Jerry, predeceased her on March 5, 2000.

Alice was very active in her community and her church In the late 1960’s, Alice, with Belia (Bea) Cividanes and Harriet (Peachy) Bird were instrumental in the formation and operation of the Dushore Teen Center which operated for many years.

In 1971, Alice, Phoebe Kelley and the late Donna Donovan set up the Sullivan County Loan Closet, which supplied cancer patients’ supplies, wheelchairs, hospital beds, crutches, etc. for needy recipients, all at no cost. The funds to purchase all the equipment and supplies were raised by the ladies and endless other volunteers by running rummage sales. The sales were preceded by many hours of sorting and sizing by the ladies. The three ladies retired from the Loan Closet in 1999.

Alice was a member of St. Basil’s Church in Dushore and a member of the former Altar and Rosary Society. She also held many offices in the Sullivan County Republican Party and the Republican Women’s organization.

Surviving are three daughters and sons-in-law, Marguerite A. and Louis Rossi of Bethesda, MD, Alice and Edward Carey of Pittsburgh and Elaine Seacrist of Athens; one daughter-in-law, Katherine E. Taylor of Mill Hall, PA; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son, Gerald J. (Bruz) Taylor on April 9, 2000 and a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Byrn of Washington, DC in July of 1993.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 25 at 10 a.m. from the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, and were followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 at St. Basil’s Church in Dushore, with the Rev. Michael B. Harris, her pastor, presiding. Interment was in St. Basil’s Cemetery.

Friends called at the Homer Funeral Home on Monday, June 24 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Memorials may be directed to St. Basil’s Restoration Fund, PO Box 307, Dushore, PA 18614.

Karl A. Poulsen
June 20, 2002
Karl A. Poulsen, 84, of Rushboro died Thursday, June 20, 2002 at his residence.

Born on June 10, 1918 in Boln Holm, Denmark, he was the son of the late Peter Johanhes Ingeman and Olga (Person) Poulsen. In 1945, he married Blanche Ogle Ochse, who survives.

He left home at age 14 to become a seaman. He enlisted in the Danish Merchant Marines at age 17 and also served in the American Merchant Marines during World War II. Twice, the ship he was on was torpedoed.

In 1947, he purchased land in Rushboro on which he farmed and established a stone quarry.

Karl was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Montrose.

Additionally, he was a member of the American Legion Gardner-Warner Post #154 in Montrose and the Nicholson Lodge #438 F & AM in Nicholson where he was Worshipful Master twice.

He enjoyed chess, model building, bowling and playing golf.

In addition to his wife, survivors include a daughter, Blanche C. Pfarr of Crofton, MD; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Carl P. Poulsen of Sanford, FL and Raymond W. and Christine Poulsen of Rushboro; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Services were held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 22 at the Bartron Funeral Home, Inc., a Selected Independent Funeral Home, 74 Church Street, Montrose, PA. The family received friends on Saturday from 5:30 until the time of the service at the funeral home.

If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Northeast Health and Hospice Care, Inc., 38 North Main Street, Pittston, PA 18640, or the Gardner-Warner Post #154, RR 4 Box 223C, Montrose, PA 18801.

Weldon Frank Chamberlin
June 7, 2002
Weldon Frank Chamberlin of 3250 Pebble Bend Drive, Lakeland, FL, age 80, died on Friday, June 7, 2002 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center.

He was born March 29, 1922 in Meshoppen, PA, son of Glen Edward and Lefa Weiss Chamberlin.

He graduated from Meshoppen High School in 1940; in 1941 from Airplane Mechanics School in Elmira, NY; 1942-43 attended Yale University and he took numerous math and engineering courses at Broome Technical College, Binghamton, NY.

He joined the U.S. Navy in 1941 and served as an airplane mechanic and enlisted through Aug. 1945.

Weldon was a salesman of plumbing supplies until his father died, and then ran Chamberlin Plumbing and Heating of Meshoppen for several years. He worked at Bendix Corporation in South Montrose, retired as a construction engineer for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and moved to Florida in 1984.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen Kelly Chamberlin and an infant son.

Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Marilyn June Chamberlin and a daughter, Sandra Chamberlin, both of Lakeland.

He was past assistant fire chief for the Meshoppen Fire Co. and past school board director of the Elk Lake Joint Schools.

He was a member of the Franklin Lodge #263, Free and Accepted Masons of Laceyville, the order of Scottish Rite Scranton Consistory, the Irem Temple Shrine, Dallas and a member of the Lakeland American Legion, Post 4.

A memorial service will be held at the Harding-Litwin Funeral Home, 123 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, on Saturday, June 22. Visitation from 1 to 2 p.m. Masonic service and memorial service will begin at 2 p.m., followed by a military service at the graveside at Overfield Cemetery, Meshoppen.

Memorial contributions may be made to Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 12502 North Pine Drive, Tampa, FL 33612 or any of 22 Shriner’s Hospitals for children.

Wayne F. Dibble
June 14, 2002
Wayne F. Dibble, age 67, of New Albany RR2, PA, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2002 at his home.

He was born on Feb. 26, 1935 in New Albany, a son of the late Herbert and Jane Rinebold Dibble.

Wayne had been a lifetime resident of this area. He was a farmer most of his life and a restaurant owner-operator. He and his wife, Doris owned and operated D’s Diner in New Albany.

He had a great love for the outdoors, bowling, playing cards and fishing in Canada.

Survivors include his wife, Doris Bird Dibble, at home; his four step-children and their spouses, John and Patricia O’Connor, Bonnie and Lowell Graves, Michael and Noreen O’Connor, Kathy Quail; a nephew, William Dibble, Indiana; a niece, Andrea Carty of Minnesota; 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, William Dibble and two stepsons, Ned and Pat O’Connor.

There was no viewing and burial will be at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore.

John H. Holgate, Jr.
June 15, 2002
John H. Holgate, Jr., 70, of Nicholson, PA, died on Saturday, June 15, 2002 at Community Medical Center, Scranton.

Born March 11, 1932 in Factoryville, he retired from the former Newburg Company in Tampa, FL. He had previously worked for Bud Lawrence Trucking in New Milford. He currently worked at the Glenwood Store, stocking shelves.

Survivors include five daughters and sons-in-law, Karen H. Holgate of Nanticoke, Kathy B. Holgate of Tampa, FL, Kandy J. and Bob Rose of Nicholson, K’ann L. and Daniel Strohl of Meshoppen, Holly A. Holgate of AL; a son and daughter-in-law, Kevin A. and Cindy Holgate of Montrose; sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Charles Canfield of New Milford; brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard and Jerry Holgate of New Milford, Elmer and Judy Holgate of Zephyrhills, FL; 16 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

A son, Keith Holgate and granddaughter, Laura Ann Rose, predeceased him.

Services will be held at 8 p.m., Monday, June 24 at the Bartron Funeral Home, Inc., a Selected Independent Funeral Home, 74 Church St., Montrose. The family will receive friends on Monday from 6 p.m. until the time of the service.

Louise Fry Ingham
June 13, 2002
Louise Fry Ingham, age 97, of Wyalusing RR1, PA, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2002 at the Carpenter Care Home in Tunkhannock, where she had been a resident for the past six years.

She was born Oct. 12, 1904 in Rush, a daughter of the late Dr. Harvey Morrell Fry and Blanche Richardt Rosenkrans Fry. She was a high school graduate of Montrose High School.

In April of 1925, Louise became the bride of Charles Ellicott Ingham and they had celebrated 58 years of marriage. Her husband preceded her in death on Aug. 3, 1983.

She was a member of the Camptown Community Church and was a member of the United Methodist Women.

Mrs. Ingham enjoyed time spent painting, reading and playing bingo.

She left surviving a sister, Jean Brink of Binghamton, NY; her grandchildren, Charles Ingham of Camptown, John Ingham of Williamsport and Jeanne DeRemer of Laceyville; great-grandchildren, Echo, Elise, Jakub, Christopher, Aaron, Darris and Nicholas.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, John Harvey Ingham on Oct. 16, 1962 and a sister, Kathryn Fry Marraccini on June 26, 1989.

A funeral service was held on Sunday, June 16 at 2 p.m. in the Camptown Community Church, with the Rev. Joyce Warner and Rev. Helen Learn, officiating.

Interment followed in the Camptown Cemetery.

Friends and family called on Sunday afternoon at the Camptown Church from 1 p.m. until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Camptown Community Church in

Lloyd R. Knolles, Sr.
June 12, 2002
Lloyd R. Knolles, Sr., 81, formerly of Wilmot Township, PA, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2002 at the Bradford County Manor. He was born June 21, 1920 in Wilmot Township, a son of the late Harry F. Knolles, Sr. and Ruth Abrams Knolles. Mr. Knolles was a veteran of the Army Air Corps, having served during World War II. In his early years, Lloyd was engaged in farming. He later worked for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. At one time, he owned and operated the Hollenback Store, where he also resided. Lloyd served as a Wilmot Township Supervisor and was a member of the Wilmot Township Election Board. Lloyd was of the sixth generation of Knolleses to live in Wilmot Township. He was a member of the Hollenback United Methodist Church, the Wilmot Grange, Disabled American Veterans, Wyalusing American Legion Post #534, Wyalusing Lodge No. 618 F&AM, the Scottish Rite Body of Towanda and Williamsport, the Bradford County York Rite Bodies, Irem Temple Shrine of Dallas and the Bradford County Shrine Club. In his later years, Lloyd enjoyed time with his family and especially enjoyed time spent with his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Kathy Yanatt Knolles, at home; children and their spouses, Donna and James Hepp, Sr., Mary Jane and Eugene Winkler, Sr., Lloyd, Jr. and Peggy Sue Knolles, Peggy and George Coulter, Steven and Frances Knolles, Denice and Richard Spivak; grandchildren, James, Jr. and Terry Hepp, Brenda, Michelle, Eugene, Jr., Debbie and Joe Zombak, Kevin Winkler, Thomas and Jane Coulter; great-grandchildren, Daniel, Christopher, Eugene Winkler, III, Devin and Taylor Zombak, Allison and Madelyn Hepp; sister and brother-in-law, Charlotte and John Malik; brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Dorothy Knolles; sister-in-law, Florence Knolles; daughter, Virginia Jane Pipher and aunt, Genevieve Steele. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Harry Knolles, Jr. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, June 23 in the McHenry Funeral Home, 106 Church St., Wyalusing, with the Rev. Helen Learn, pastor, officiating. Friends and family may call from 12 p.m. until the time of the service. A Masonic service will be conducted at 11:45 a.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hollenback United Methodist Church or to the Veterans Administration in Mr. Knolles’s memory.
Christine MacMichael McGee
June 12, 2002
Christine MacMichael McGee, 83, of Collingdale, PA, died on Wednesday, June 12, 2002 at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park.

Born in Philadelphia, she had lived in Collingdale since 1956.

Mrs. McGee was a homemaker, who enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was an avid baseball fan and enjoyed crafts and gardening.

She was the widow of Peter McGee, who died in 1989.

Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Christine and John Murphy and Linda and Richard Burkle, both of Collingdale; a son and daughter-in-law, Peter and Jane McGee of Laceyville; sisters, Joan Chilot of Florida, Mary Smith of Trevose, Ruth Hubert of California; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Monday, June 17 at 12 noon at the Marvil Funeral Home, 1110 Main St., Darby. Burial was in SS Peter and Paul Cemetery in Marple.

Julius C. Norton, Sr.
June 13, 2002
Julius C. Norton, Sr., 69, of Lawsville, PA died on Thursday, June 13, 2002 at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, NY. Born June 3, 1933 in Rush Township, Susquehanna County, he was the son of the late Leonard and Bertha (Buckingham) Norton. His wife of 47 years, Clara (Henry) Norton survives him.

He worked for 37 years at the former Binghamton Brick Company in Binghamton, NY and retired after seven years from National Pipe Company in the Triple Cities. Additionally, he enjoyed working outside in his lawn and gardens and especially enjoyed his grandson, Dustin and playing Legos with him.

In addition to his wife, survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Mike Kirchmeier of Silver Lake; sons and daughters-in-law, Jr. and Sissy Norton and Ted and Kelly Norton of Lawsville; grandson, Dustin Charles Norton, Lawsville; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Leon and Ella Snyder, Greene, NY, Phil and Louise Norton, Silvara, Bill and Shirley Norton, Peoria, AZ; two sisters and brother-in-law, Beverly Casselbury, Stevensville and Vera and Charles Love, South Auburn; many close brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by two brothers, Clarence Snyder and Larry Norton; three sisters, Mildred Lindsley, Clara Heeman and Helen Collins.

Services were held at 11 a.m., Monday, June 17 at the Bartron Funeral Home, Inc., a Selected Independent Funeral Home, 74 Church St., Montrose. The family received friends on Sunday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

The family suggests, that if desired, contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 738 South Main St., Scranton, PA 18504.

James B. Trowbridge
June 5, 2002
James B. Trowbridge, age 88, of Towanda RR2, Asylum Twp., PA, died on Wednesday afternoon, June 5, 2002 at his home.

Born May 14, 1914 in Wyalusing, he was the son of the late Andrew and Minnie Preston Trowbridge. Jim attended Sharpetown Grade School, graduating from Wyalusing High School in 1931.

In early years, Jim worked on a family farm and in 1938, he enlisted in the Pennsylvania State Police, where he served until 1944. For a time, Jim worked as a self-employed garage mechanic and later, in1957, he went to work for M&G Convoy of Buffalo, NY as an automobile transporter. He retired from M&G Convoy on Oct. 31, 1978.

James was preceded in death by his first wife, Eleanor Sublett Trowbridge on Dec. 28, 1970. In October of 1983, he married Esther Capwell.

Mr. Trowbridge was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Towanda, a member and Past Noble Grand of Wysox Lodge No. 1152 IOOF and presently served as District Deputy Grand Master IOOF.

Surviving are his wife, Esther Capwell Trowbridge, at home; a daughter, Kathleen Browning and her husband, John Browning of Chippewa Lake, OH; stepsons, John Capwell of Williamsport, Jerry Capwell of California; two grandsons, Donald and Daniel; step-grandchildren, Darrell and his wife, Karen Capwell of Arlington, VA, Traci and her husband, Scott Francis of Fredericksburg, VA; two step-great-grandsons; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Ethel Adams and Helen Keeney.

The funeral service was held on Sunday, June 9 at 2 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with his pastor, Rev. Allen Hulslander of the First United Methodist Church, Towanda, officiating.

The family received friends on Saturday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Wysox Lodge No. 1152 IOOF held a memorial service at 6 p.m. at the funeral home.

A graveside committal service was held Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Nicholas Cemetery, Shavertown.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the First United Methodist Church, 105 Main St., Towanda, PA 18848 or to the American Heart Association, 1704 Warren Ave., Williamsport, PA 17701 in Mr. Trowbridge’s memory.

Joseph D. Stacey
June 4, 2002
Joseph D. Stacey, age 84, of Sullivan Terrace, Dushore, PA, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2002 at the Towanda Memorial Hospital, Towanda.

Joe was born in Scranton on Jan. 17, 1918, son of the late Walter J. and Mary M. Zarzecki Stacey. He attended the local schools in Scranton until moving to Detroit, MI. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII and participated in the Battle of Guadalcanal, Saipan and Peleliu in the Asian Theater and also was stationed in Australia.

Joe was a boiler maker and worked on construction and was involved as an electrician in the construction of the original Procter & Gamble Charmin Plant in Mehoopany.

Joe moved to Sullivan County in 1978 and later resided at Sullivan Terrace for many years.

Joe was a member of St. Basil’s Church, Dushore and a member of Loyalsock Post #996 American Legion, Dushore and the A.J. Bird Memorial Post #384, New Albany.

Survivors include his sister, Lucille Otis, St. Helen, MI; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Frank Stacey of Detroit, MI, also on June 4, 2002.

Funeral services were held on Monday, June 10, at 9:30 a.m. from the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, and will be followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Michael B. Harris, his pastor, presiding. Interment was in St. Basil’s Cemetery.

Friends called on Sunday, June 9 at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Graveside military services were accorded by members of Loyalsock Post #996 American Legion, Dushore, and members passed in review on Sunday evening at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Arden Thomas Newton
June 6, 2002
Arden Thomas Newton, 58, of Terrytown, PA, Wyalusing RR2, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, June 6, 2002 at his home with his loving family at his side.

Arden was born Aug. 7, 1943, a son of the late Walter E., Newton, Sr. and Edna Moon Newton in their family farm home in New Era. He grew up on the family farm and took over its operation at an early age. He graduated from Wyalusing Valley High School, a member of the Class of 1961.

On Aug. 15, 1964, Arden and the former Margie Irene Russell of Rome were married and began their nearly 38 years of marriage together.

Arden operated the family farm until 1975, when he and his wife, Margie purchased the farm that was formerly his Uncle Niles Newton’s along the Susquehanna River at Terrytown. It was there that Arden and his son, Ralph worked together to expand their dairy farm business to its current state.

Over the years, Arden wore many hats. He started as an independent trucker who bought and sold hay. He hauled for the Rynveld Wreath Factory, Indian Hill Charcoal Plant and Kintner Equipment Co. He then began substitute school bus driving and later purchased his own school bus, driving for the Wyalusing Area School District for over two decades.

He was an avid high school sports fan, following the accomplishments of area students in all sports as he bused various teams and their coaches to athletic events.

He co-founded Sharaton Bus Service in 1992, where he enjoyed driving motor coach and meeting new people. Later on, he drove for Martz Bus Co., up until the time of his illness.

Arden was a member of the Evergreen Christian Church. In his younger days, he enjoyed bowling and was a member of various leagues at the Mountainside Lanes in Wyalusing. He was also a member of the Wyalusing Odd Fellows. Presently, he served on the Terrytown Township Planning Commission and was a member of the Wyalusing School Bus Drivers’ Association.

He is survived by his wife, Margie, at home; his son, Ralph C. Newton and daughter-in-law, Jennifer L. Newton of Wyalusing; his daughter, Renee K. Newton, at home and her special friend, Rob Broschart of Overton; his sister, Arlene Carlton of Staunton, VA; his sister and brother-in-law, Anna and Marvin Ford of Wilmington, DE; a sister-in-law, Jane Newton of Spring Lake; his mother-in-law, Irene Russell of Rome; a brother-in-law and his wife, Rexford and Janet Russell of Rome; a grandchild, Ashlee Victoria Newton and five nieces and 10 nephews.

He was predeceased by an infant son; a brother, Walter Edwin Newton, Jr. and a brother-in-law, Raymond Carlton.

Funeral services were held on Monday, June 10 at 3 p.m. at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, One Grovedale Lane, Wyalusing, with Pastor Michael Dodd and the Rev. Marvin Ford, officiating.

Interment was in the Bradford County Memorial Park following the service.

Friends called at the funeral home on Sunday evening from 6 to 9 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Towanda Memorial Hospice, One Hospital Drive, Towanda, PA 18848 or to the American Cancer Society, Bradford Unit, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701-3945.

Nella Rae Kocher
June 7, 2002
Mrs. Nella Rae Kocher, age 65, of RR1, Box 1807, Laceyville, PA (Black Walnut), passed away at the Community Medical Center, Scranton, on Friday evening, June 7, 2002.

Born in Binghamton, NY, on April 15, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Manley and Kathleen Carlucci Smith.

Mrs. Kocher was employed at many jobs in her life, but the last few years she enjoyed being a housewife and homemaker for her family.

She was a member of the Mehoopany Baptist Church and she attended the Braintrim Baptist Church in Laceyville.

Surviving are her husband of nine years, Levo G. Kocher of Black Walnut; a daughter, Nella Cosilmon of McDonough, NY; five sons, Charles A. Headman of Centermoreland, James Gregory of Glen Lyon, Stanley Gregory of Harvey’s Lake, Carl Wilcox, Jr. of Black Walnut and Eric Kocher of Black Walnut; a stepdaughter, Lori Frevold of Newport Richey, FL; stepson, Jeffery Kocher of Palm Harbor, FL; a sister, Kathleen Bixby of Harvey’s Lake; brother, Harry Smith of Harvey’s Lake; 12 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a twin sister, Ella (Pee Wee) Wilcox, who passed away in 1993 and a brother, Manley (Tinker) Smith, who passed away in 1992.

Memorial services were held on Monday evening, June 10 at 7 p.m. from the Braintrim Baptist Church in Laceyville, with Rev. Vic Millard of the church, officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in the Jersey Hill Cemetery. Arrangements were made through the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main St., Laceyville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Mehoopany Baptist Church or to the Braintrim Baptist Church in Laceyville.

Dorothy J. Hinkley
June 9, 2002
Dorothy J. Hinkley went to be with her Lord on Sunday, June 9, 2002 after a long and courageous battle with kidney disease.

She was born in Auburn Center on Jan. 10, 1920. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband, Frank, Sr.; sisters, Sara Singer and Mary Pero; brother, William Bennett and grandson, Edward Mydlak.

Survivors include her son, Frank Hinkley, Jr. and his wife, Patricia of Endicott, NY; a daughter, Betty Mydlak, Binghamton, NY; granddaughter, Jodi Hinkley and her fiance, Paul Salamida, Syracuse, NY and grandson, Thomas Mydlak, Kirkwood, NY; several loving nieces, nephews and close friends.

She was a retiree of Bendix Corporation in South Montrose and was a member of the Meshoppen United Methodist Church. She enjoyed playing bingo, dominoes, board games and was an avid baseball fan. Dorothy was a loving, caring mother, grandmother and friend and will be greatly missed by many.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 13 at 11 a.m. at the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main St., Meshoppen. Friends called on Wednesday, June 12 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Burial will be in Button Cemetery, Springville.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd St., Suite 1100, New York, NY 10016.

Lena VanDusen
June 2, 2002
Lena VanDusen, 96, a resident of the Good Shepherd Fairview Home, died on Sunday, June 2, 2002. She was a 26-year resident of Green Valley, AZ, where she was one of seven founders of Friends in Deed in 1971.

She was employed locally in the Dann Agency of the Security Mutual Life Insurance Company and Wilson Brothers Insurance as cashier and office manager for more than 25 years. She was a longtime member of Triple Cities Business and Professional Women’s Club of New York and lifetime member of the High Street United Methodist Church.

She was predeceased by her husband, Donald in 1966.

Survivors include her sister, Ellamarie Jackson of Laceyville; nephew, Gerald L. Kniskern of Whitney Point; nieces, Rozanna Miller of Endwell, Beverly Kniskern of Apalachin, Joyce Jones of Fort Worth, TX, Barbara Mackenzie of Port Crane, Penny Armitage and Patricia Chapman, both of Pennsylvania.

A private interment will be held at Vestal Hills Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to Friends in Deed, 301 West Camio Casa Verde, Green Valley, AZ 85614; Good Shepherd Fairview Home, 80 Fairview Ave., Binghamton, NY 13904 or High Street United Methodist Church, 1288 Vestal Ave., Binghamton, NY 13903.

Lena bids a fond farewell to family and friends and asks that you give someone a hug today.

Arrangements are by the William R. Chase and Son Funeral Home, 737 Chenango St., Port Dickinson.