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Ralph C. Watkins
Jan 17, 2012
PLAINS-Ralph C. Watkins, 85, of Plains, passed away January 17, 2012 at the Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Plains, following a lengthy illness. Born in Plains, he was the son of the late Henry and Eloise Watkins of Plains and the husband of Irene Frund Watkins. They were one month shy of 63 years of marriage. A veteran...
Hilda G. (Acworth) Nessly
Jan 17, 2012
York—Hilda G. (Acworth) Nessly, 93, died Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at York Hospital. She was the wife of the late Carlton S. Nessly, whom she dearly loved and missed. A Celebration of Life Service will be 11 AM, Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Country Meadows of York in the Lobby of Building 3, 1920 Trolley Rd, York, with the...
Ralph L. Goodwin
Jan 16, 2012
NEW COLUMBIA - Ralph L. Goodwin, 69, passed away Monday, January 16, 2012 at his residence. He was born February 24, 1942 in Milton the son of the late George and Phyllis (Welliver) Goodwin. Ralph was married to the former Elaine E. Culver on October 25, 1964. They celebrated 47 years of marriage together. He worked for AC &...
Elizabeth M. (Seyler) Stabley
Jan 16, 2012
RENOVO - Elizabeth M. “Betty” Stabley, age 71, of Farwell, died at the Gatehouse at Divine Providence Hospital in Williamsport on Monday, January 16, 2012. She was born in Renovo on April 22, 1940, a daughter of the late Nathan M. and Velma (Fleisher) Seyler. Betty was a graduate of Renovo High School, was Methodist by faith, and worked...
Ronald L. Fink
Jan 15, 2012
YORK- Ronald L. Fink, 74, of York Township, died, Sunday, January 15, 2012 at York Hospital. He was the husband of Orbie E. (Boyer) Fink. The couple celebrated their 33rd wedding anniversary on September 28th. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551...
Erica Hope Shaffer
Jan 15, 2012
TROY- Erica Hope Shaffer, infant daughter of Jeremey and Rachelle (Pardoe) Shaffer of Columbia Cross Roads, PA, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2012 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. Erica is survived by her parents Jeremey and Rachelle, her paternal grandparents; Robert (Robin) Shaffer of New Albany, PA and Elizabeth Shaffer of Columbia Cross Roads,...
James E. Hess, Sr.
Jan 14, 2012
YORK- James E. Hess, Sr., 68, of Manchester Township, died, Saturday, January 14, 2012 at York Hospital. He was the husband of Diana A. (Tetro) Hess. The couple celebrated their 42nd wedding anniversary on March 8, 2011. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 231...
Anna M. (Cowfer) Curcio
Jan 12, 2012
NORTH BEND - Anna M. Curcio, age 85, died at Williamsport Hospital on Thursday, January 12, 2012. She was born in Renovo on July 25, 1926, a daughter of the late George and Belle (Walters) Cowfer. She was a graduate of Renovo High School and the Philadelphia School of Nursing. She worked as a registered nurse at Philadelphia General...
Elinor M. (Clark) Kiger
Jan 10, 2012
YORK- Elinor M. (Clark) Kiger, 85, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at Manor Care Health Services, Kingston Court in York. She previously resided at Country Meadows in York. She was the wife of the late Lloyd L. Kiger. The couple had celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary before his passing in 2006. A Celebration of Life Service will...
James William 'Jim' Stanley
Jan 10, 2012
NEW FREEDOM - James William 'Jim' Stanley, 72, surrounded by his family, went to be with the Lord, on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the husband of Rhoda S. Stanley. The couple celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary on January 2nd. A celebration of life tribute service will be 11 a.m. on Monday,...
Paul A. Brodbeck, Jr.
Jan 10, 2012
WELLSVILLE- Paul A. Brodbeck, Jr., 82, of Warrington Township, died Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at Colonial Manor in York. He was the husband of Barbara A. (Bankert) Brodbeck. The couple celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary on September 21, 2011. Burial will be private in Resthaven Cemetery in Hanover. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd in York...
Ann P. Thorsten
Jan 9, 2012
RENOVO - Ann P. Thorsten, age 90, passed away at Bucktail Medical Center on Monday, Jan. 9, 2012. She was born in Renovo on December 6, 1921, a daughter of the late John and Anna (Gutt) Valyo. Ann was a devoted homemaker and worked for many years as a teacher’s aide at St. Joseph’s Catholic School. She was a...
Robert J. Keffer
Jan 9, 2012
YORK- Robert J. Keffer, 83, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2012 at Manor Care Kingston Ct. He was the husband of Sophia K. “Nuni” (Kotik) Keffer to whom he was married to for over 47 years. A celebration of life tribute service will be 1 p.m. on Sunday January 15, 2012 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc.,...
Walter H. Joiner
Jan 8, 2012
TROY - Walter H. Joiner, Age 85, of Hillcrest Apartments, Troy passed away Sunday, January 8, 2012 at Memorial Hospital, Towanda. Walt was born September 3, 1926 in Rome, PA son of the late William Ray and Sarah (Green) Joiner. He was a graduate of Rome High School Class of 1942. Walt worked Paper Magic in Troy, Swayze Box...
Olive E. (Cook) Brzezinski
Jan 8, 2012
DOVER, PA - Olive E. (Cook) Brzezinski, 87, formerly of Oil City, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2012 at Select Specialty Hospital in York, PA. She was the wife of the late Edward Brzezinski. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, January 13, 2012 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 35 Pearl Avenue, Oil City...
Francis H. Letcavage
Jan 7, 2012
Francis H. Letcavage POTTSVILLE- Francis H. Letcavage, 81, of Auburn, passed away Saturday at Schuylkill Medical Center, East Norwegian Street, Pottsville. Born in Pottsville on November 27, 1930, he was a son of Margaret “Anna” SnyderLetkiewicz, 100,of Auburn, and the late Francis A. Letkiewicz. He was a 1948 graduate of Pottsville Catholic High School. Francis was a Navy veteran...
Mildred 'Midge' F. James
Jan 7, 2012
Mildred “Midge” F. Thornburg James POTTSVILLE- Mildred “Midge” F. Thornburg James, 91, of Pottsville, passed away Saturday morning at her niece’s residence in Doylestown, PA. Born in Minersville on October 10, 1920, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Jennie Dunkle Thornburg. She was of Trinity Episcopal Church, Pottsville. Midge was preceded in death by her husband,...
Charles A. Gutierrez
Jan 6, 2012
WILKES-BARRE- Charles A. “Chuck” Gutierrez, Sr., 84, of Hanover Township, passed away Friday evening at Golden Living Center-Summit, Wilkes-Barre. He was born on August 20, 1927 in Windber, PA. Charles proudly served in the Army Air Force during WWII. He was a former member of St. John’s Roman Catholic Church, N. Main Street, Wilkes-Barre. Charles worked for H.A. Smith...

Wayne A. May
Jan 5, 2012
TROY - Wayne A. May, Age 42, of Bear Lane, Gillett, PA passed away unexpectedly at home on January 5, 2012. Wayne was born September 22, 1969 in Towanda, PA son of Kenneth and Melva (Reider) May. He was a graduate of Canton Schools and worked in factories for various local employers. He and the former Sharon Passeri were...
Geraldine M. (Stauffer) Ness
Jan 5, 2012
RED LION – Geraldine M. (Stauffer) Ness, 86, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at ManorCare Nursing Facility in Dallastown. She was the loving wife of Walter E. Ness to whom she was married for 64 years. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Mrs. Ness will be held at 11 AM, Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at St....
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