Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Kenneth S. Brouse Sr.
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. — Kenneth Samuel Brouse Sr., 74, of 213 North St., Horseheads, N.Y., and formerly of Hollidaysburg, died Saturday, May 3, 2008, in Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca.
Born Sept. 14, 1933, in Lewisburg, he was a son of the late Wesley and Caroline (Shannon) Brouse.
His wife of 37 years, the former Barbara Lockwood, died in 1988. He and his current wife, the former Bernita Ingersoll, were married in 1991.
Mr. Brouse graduated from Lewisburg High School with the Class of 1951. He earned an engineering degree from Bucknell University in 1955. He received a master’s degree in vocational education from Penn State University in 1974.
He worked for Sylvania in Altoona, where he became a member of the Quarter Century Club. He later went to work for Phillips in Seneca Falls, N.Y. He retired in 2004 from an electrical engineering position with Toshiba Westinghouse, Elmira, N.Y.
Mr. Brouse was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Geneva, N.Y.
He enjoyed spending time with his family, playing golf and the Philadelphia Phillies.
In addition to his second wife, he is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Kenneth S. II and Linda Brouse of Bedford and Steven R. Brouse of West Palm Beach, Fla.; two daughters and a son-in-law, Katherine L. and Michael Ford of Hollidaysburg and Elizabeth A. Winnek of Geneva; a stepdaughter, Janice Malphrus of Horseheads; a brother, Marlyn Brouse of Lewisburg; a sister and brother-in-law, Evelyn and Richard Mabus Sr. of Lewisburg; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his first wife, he was preceded in death by a brother, Harold W. Brouse, who died April 28; and a stepdaughter, Kathy Ball Raker, who died in 1993.
Visitors may call from 10:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday in St. John’s United Church of Christ, 1050 Buffalo Road, Lewisburg.
Funeral services will be held at noon Wednesday in the church with the Rev. Joseph Lingenfelter officiating. Burial will follow in Lewisburg cemetery.
The family will provide the flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House Charities, Attn: Charitable Accounting, 1 Kroc Drive, Oak Brook, Ill. 60523.
Arrangements are under the care of the Cronrath-Grenoble Funeral Home, South Second and St. Louis streets, Lewisburg.
Dennis W. Merrell
WILLIAMSPORT — Dennis W. Merrell, 55, of Fairview Terrace, Williamsport, died Monday, May 5, 2008, in the Gatehouse, Williamsport.
Born Aug. 3, 1952, in Lewisburg, he was a son of the late Hardie and Thelma Mae (Hoffman) Merrell.
Mr. Merrell graduated from the Warrior Run High School with the Class of 1970.
He worked as a truck driver for Schaedler Yesco Distribution, Williamsport. Earlier in his life, he worked for the former Keeler Supply and Raub Supply, both of Williamsport.
Mr. Merrell was a member of the Williamsport YMCA.
He enjoyed golfing.
Mr. Merrell is survived by two brothers and sisters-in-law, Randall and Cheryl Merrell of Watsontown and Donald and Sharon Merrell of Turbotville; two nephews and a niece.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Marlin E. Merrell, in 2005.
A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Highland cemetery, New Columbia, with the Rev. Kraig L. Faust, pastor of Saint John’s-Newberry United Methodist Church, officiating.
Arrangements are under the care of the Cronrath-Grenoble Funeral Home, 308 Main St., Watsontown.
Sandra R. Halderman
ALBION — Sandra R. Halderman, 56, of West Cherry Hill Road, Albion, died Tuesday, April 29, 2008, in Hamot Medical Center, Erie.
Born Oct. 20, 1951, in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Carl T. and Aida A. (Wentzell) Yeagle.
She and her husband, Eugene A. Halderman, were married Sept. 13, 1969, in Montgomery.
Mrs. Halderman graduated from Warrior Run High School with the Class of 1969. She took courses later in life to become a quality engineer.
She worked as an assessor for Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance Company for the past 15 years.
Mrs. Halderman enjoyed bird watching, flower gardening, hunting and reading.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Renae M. and Joseph Sabella of Whitehouse, Ohio; a son and daughter-in-law, Blake A. and Kristen Halderman of Yorktown Heights, N.Y.; three grandchildren, Carmine Sabella, Emma Halderman and Brendan Halderman; a sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Ron Knaub of Melbourne, Fla.; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Joyce and Bob Pifer of Muncy; a sister-in-law, Belva Halderman of Hillsboro, N.H.; a brother-in-law, George Stabler of Clarkstown; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Doris J. Yeagle.
Visitors may call from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Grenoble's, 121 S. Main St., Muncy.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home with the Rev. Dr. Donald P. Edwards, pastor of St. Andrew Evangelical Lutheran Church, Muncy, officiating.
Burial will follow in Fairview cemetery, Montgomery.
Charles Hartung
Charles Hartung, 81, of Lewisburg passed away on May 9th, 2008 at his home.
Charles was a man of vision. He was a Conservationist and Naturalist focused on the environment and how it effects future generations. Besides recycling long before it was popular, he also rode his bike to work instead of driving. He grew trees from seed, then planting them all over Lewisburg. Through his foresight, trees now shade the tennis courts and our community pool area.
His intrigue with camera lenses at age 12, lead to courses in lens grinding. He served under General Patton in the Army and through the GI bill, he became an Optometrist. He was devoted to giving his patients all the care and attention they needed for better vision.
He enjoyed making pottery on his own wheel and made lead-free glazes. His passion for basketry and water-color painting soon followed. He shared these skills as a volunteer teacher at Bucknell University.
He was a faithful husband, Father to 3 children and grandfather to 6. He lived and taught about the basic rules of life: enjoy what you have and be respectful by giving back to nature and those in need. His intense love for nature has influenced his family to carry on his values.
He believed that God had directed his purpose in life and embraced his faith to see him through to the end.
Services will be held at Christ Wesleyan Church, Milton, Pa. on Thursday, May 15, 2008.
Visitation at 5:00 p.m. will be followed by a Memorial Service at 6:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Merrill W. Linn Land & Waterways Conservancy in memory of Charles Hartung.
Merrill W. Linn Land & Waterways Conservancy
P.O. Box 501
Lewisburg, Pa. 17837
570 524-8666
www.linnconservancy.org.
Funeral arrangements are by the John H. Shaw III Funeral Home, Market & 8th streets, Lewisburg.
Herman D. Hagenbuch Jr.
LEWISBURG — Herman Daniel Hagenbuch Jr., 55, of 3007 West Branch Highway, Lewisburg, died Wednesday, July 23, 2008, at the Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.
Born Sept. 19, 1952, in Lewisburg, he was a son of the late Herman D. Sr. and Bertha (Flick) Hagenbuch.
He and his second wife, the former Donna Erdman, were married in 1993. His first wife, the former Barbara J. Dauberman, died July 25, 1989.
Mr. Hagenbuch graduated from Warrior Run High School in 1970.
He was employed at the former Pennsylvania House in Lewisburg, and as a part -time bartender at the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Milton.
Mr. Hagenbuch served in the Army during the Vietnam War.
He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and Veterans of Foreign Wars, both in Milton, and the American Legion in Lewisburg.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Daniel F. Hagenbuch of Montandon; a daughter, Denise E. Baker of Milton; eight grandchildren; two brothers, Harold Hagenbuch of Milton and Maynard Musgrave of Michigan; four sisters, Anna Mae Musgrave of Mifflinburg, Doris Hulsizer of Watsontown, Pearl Gerdino of Easton and Cynthia Buss of Watsontown; and four stepchildren, Melissa Fawcett of Montandon, Cindy Debo of Mifflinburg, Carla Sulouff of Lewisburg and Kimberly Brubaker of Mt. Pleasant Mills.
Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Monday in the Shaw Funeral Home, 400 N. Front St., Milton, with Capt. Duane Harris of the Salvation Army officiating.
Friends and relatives will be received from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Milton Salvation Army, P.O. Box 178, Milton, Pa. 17847.
Lewis F. Rantz
MILTON — Lewis F. “Pat” Rantz, 84, of Milton, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, in his home surrounded by his family.
Born April 9, 1924, in Milton, he was son of the late George Franklin and Louella Mae (Bartlow) Rantz.
He was preceded in death by the late Mary K. (Rogers) Rantz.
Mr. Rantz was a retired U.S. Army veteran. He served in the European theater during World War II. During the Korean War, he trained troops at Camp Attabury, Ind. He retired after 30 years of service to his country in both the U.S. Army and the Army National Guard.
After his service to the country, Mr. Rantz worked as a furnace operator for ACF, Milton and retired after 40 years of employment.
He is a life member of the VFW and American Legion, both in Milton.
Mr. Rantz was a former member of the Bethany United Methodist Church.
He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Michael T. and Deb Lee Rantz of Milton; three daughters and a son-in-law, Connie K. and Ned Germini and Leisa E. Rantz, all of Milton, and Linda M. Hackenberg of Navarre, Fla.; 11 grandchildren, Jessica, Nicole, Erica, Amber, Chelsea, Brandon, Ashley, Carl, Christopher, Debbie and Curtis; and three great-grandchildren.
In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Rantz was preceded in death by his sister, Florence Mitch.
Family and friends are welcome to gather from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Dale E. Ranck Funeral Service, 125 N. Front St., Milton.
The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Keith Mowen officiating. Military rites will be given after the funeral service. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family in Twin Hills Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Evangelical Community Hospital Hospice, 1 Hospital Drive, Lewisburg, PA 17837.
James F. Reynolds
James Fessenden Reynolds, 80, of Anderson, Ind., died at 11:40 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at St. John’s Hospital, ending a long struggle with cancer.
Born July 3, 1927 in Milton, he was a son of the late George and Sarah Reynolds.
Mr. Reynolds was married to Harriet Ethel Showers Reynolds for 58 years.
He graduated from Milton High School, and in June 1949 from Bucknell University with honors as a chemical engineer. He was a member of Tau Beta Pi, Alpha Sigma Chi, and Phi Eta Sigma fraternities, and the American Chemical Society.
Mr. Reynolds worked for 10 years for Dow Chemical Co. in Midland, Mich., and later spent 27 years with Miles Laboratories in Elkhart, Ind. He finished his career with Haarmann and Reimer in Springfield, N.J.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Thomas Kelly Reynolds of Ft. Wayne, Ind.; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Patricia Ann and Rod Rogers of Anderson, Elizabeth Kay Reynolds of Ft. Wayne, and Barbara Ellen and Thomas Shanahan of West Carrolton, Ohio; six grandchildren, Brian Thomas Reynolds and wife Shawn of Niles, Mich., Stephanie Elizabeth Reynolds of Mishawka, Ind., Matthew Ryan Whitesel of New York City, Kristen Rebekah Whitesel of Fishers, Ind., Katie Rochelle Rector and husband Joe of Anderson and Emily Ann Shanahan of West Carrolton; two step granddaughters, Kim Rogers Hatfield and husband Steve of Anderson and Krista Robinette and husband Brian of Webster Groves, Mo.; two great-grandchildren, Tammy and Shelby of Niles; and two step great-grandchildren, Trevor and Austin of Webster Groves.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Reynolds was preceded in death by a brother, Andrew Lester Reynolds.
Funeral services will be held in Indiana on Sunday; and locally at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Shaw Funeral Home, 400 N. Front St., Milton. Officiating will be the Rev. Patricia A. Bennett and interment will be made in the Harmony cemetery, Milton.
Friends and relatives will be received from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to Cedarville University, Willets Hall Project, 510 Richie Drive, West Carrolton, Ohio 45449. This project is a retrofit of two dorm rooms into a handicapped accessible suite where his granddaughter, Emily, is a student with cerebral palsy.
It was his desire to add a ceiling lift system to this room for Emily and eventually other future students with special needs.
Richard E. Newton
NEW COLUMBIA — Richard E. “Newt” Newton, 78, of 37 Park Drive, New Columbia, died Monday, June 23, 2008, in his home following a brief illness.
Born June 19, 1930, in Delaware Township, Northumberland County, he was the son of the late Millard and Ruby (Reynolds) Newton.
His wife, Beverly (Bartlow) Newton, preceded him in death on Jan. 20, 1998.
Mr. Newton served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.
He was employed as a supervisor at LDI, Montgomery, for 33 years, retiring in 1996.
Mr. Newton was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Milton, where he had served as secretary and trustee. He was an avid bowler and a member of the Sunday Night Mixed League at the Imperial Lanes.
He enjoyed spending time on his computer and riding his motorcycle. Earlier in life, he was an accomplished archer.
Mr. Newton is survived by six daughters and sons-in-law, Bonnie and Ronald Pardoe of Allenwood, Cathie and Michael Miller of Allenwood, Diane and Barry Knarr of Milton, Pamela and Russell Hendricks of New Columbia, Amie and James Laidacker of New Columbia and Michelle and Brian Selvey of Milton; his companion, Hannah Mae Gensel; two half brothers, Stephan Newton of Virginia and Lyman Newton of New Columbia; one half sister, Deb Sanders of Muncy, Pa.; 15 grandchildren, Kimberly Gray, Stacie Hopkins, Amanda Baccheri, Michael Miller, Kenneth Miller, Edward Welliver Jr., Jennifer Shaw, Barry E. Knarr II, Keri Grove, Angela Houseknecht, Stewart Hagerman, James Hagerman Jr., Gina Volk, Megan Selvey and Jessica Selvey; and 17 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Barry R. Newton, on March 15, 2002.
Funeral services will be conducted at noon Friday in the Galen R. Betzer Funeral Service, 40 E. Houston Ave., Montgomery, with Rev. John H. Shaw III officiating. Interment will be in the Twin Hills Memorial Park, Fairfield Township, Lycoming County.
Friends may call from 11 a.m. to noon Friday in the funeral home.
Graveside military services will be conducted by the Korean War Veterans of Lycoming County.
The family will provide the flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Lycoming Unit, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, Pa 17701-3945.
Dorothy M. Hoover
YORK — Dorothy M. Hoover, 93, of York, and formerly of Allenwood, died Wednesday, June 18, 2008, in Manor Care, Dallastown.
Born Dec. 23, 1914, in Rush, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Clara (Snyder) and George Beaver.
Her husband, Andrew Hoover, preceded her in death.
Mrs. Hoover had worked as a seamstress at Fox Knapp, Milton.
She enjoyed puzzles, bingo and spending time with her family.
Mrs. Hoover is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Franklin and Patricia Hoover of Augusta, Ga., and Ronald Hoover of Las Vegas, Nev.; five grandchildren, Teri Leppo of Dallastown, Kathi Facciani of Dayton, Tenn., Julie Landis of Augusta, Tricia Sokey of Augusta and Ricamer Hoover of Tampa, Fla.; and seven great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Sharlene Hoover; two sisters, Florence Treibley and Miriam Dyer; and two brothers, John and Allen Beaver.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. John’s UCC, McEwensville, with pastor Amelia Shivers officiating. Burial will be in McEwensville cemetery, McEwensville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, 3417-C Concord Road, York, Pa. 17402, or to Elmcroft Assisted Living, Lewisburg.
Arrangements are under the care of the John H. Danner Funeral Home, York.
Virginia T. Troutman Heddings
MILTON — Virginia T. “Ginny” Troutman Heddings, 55, of Old Orchard Road, Milton, died Tuesday, June 24, 2008.
Born Dec. 17, 1952, in Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, she was the daughter of Joyce (Kuhns) Troutman of Dornsife and the later Arthur R. “Bud” Troutman.
She and her husband, Wayne A. Heddings, were married April 6, 2008.
Mrs. Heddings graduated from Line Mountain High School with the Class of 1970. While in high school, she played basketball and softball.
She worked for 31 years at American Home Products (now ConAgra), Milton. For the past five years, she worked for the Milton Area School District in the payroll department. Earlier in her life, she worked at the Selinsgrove Speedway.
Mrs. Heddings enjoyed following her daughter’s sporting activities, boating, water skiing and spending time at the family river lot. She also enjoyed her 1974 Road-Runner and her Labrador retrievers.
In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by a daughter, Nicole E. Troutman, at home; a stepdaughter, Kimberly S. Heddings of Gainesville, Va.; a stepson, Joshua R. Heddings of Pearl River, N.Y.; a sister and brother-in-law, LuAnn T. and Thomas Mannion of Mechanicsburg; and a niece.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Paradise Street, Turbotville, with the Rev. Erwin C. Roux, her pastor officiating, assisted by the Rev. Barbara J. Collins of Follmer Lutheran Church, Milton. Burial will follow in Follmer Lutheran cemetery, rural Milton.
Memorial contributions may be made to either the Zion Lutheran Church Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 277, Turbotville, Pa. 17772 or to Evangelical Home Hospice, 1 Hospital Drive, Lewisburg, Pa. 17837.
Arrangements are under the care of Brooks Funeral Home, 207 Broadway St., Turbotville.
Melvin D. Shuck
LEWISBURG — Melvin D. “Sam” Shuck, 97, a resident of Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg, since May 12, and formerly of Rhodesmere and Pennsylvania Street, Lewisburg, died Saturday, June 28, 2008, in the nursing home.
Born Oct. 24, 1910, in Mazeppa, he was a son of the late Warren and Stella (Delcamp) Shuck.
He and his wife, the former Irene Voneida, were married June 22, 1935. She died Jan. 18, 2000.
Mr. Shuck was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during World War II.
He worked as a sprayer at the former Philco Zenith, Watsontown, for 30 years until his retirement.
Mr. Shuck was a member of Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lewisburg.
He was a member of the Union County Sportsmen’s Club.
Mr. Shuck enjoyed jigsaw puzzles and hunting.
He is survived by a brother-in-law, Robert W. Myers of Lewisburg; and numerous nieces and nephews, including William H. Paige of Lewisburg.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Sara E. Myers and Grace Lloyd; and two brothers, Lloyd and James Shuck.
Visitors may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Cronrath-Grenoble Funeral Home, South Second and St. Louis streets, Lewisburg.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with his pastor, the Rev. William S. Henderson, officiating.
Burial will follow in Mazeppa cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 100 S. Third St., Lewisburg, Pa. 17837.
