Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
John J. Tokarz
John J. Tokarz, 85, of Covington, died Wednesday, March 22, 2006,m at Broad Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wellsboro.
John was the husband of Faye (Smith) Tokarz with whom he would have observed a 58th wedding anniversary on June 1, 2006.
John was born on March 23, 1920, in Arnot, a son of Ignac and Mary Tokarz.
He retired from the J.P. Ward Manufacturing in Blossburg, where he was an electrician for 30 years.
John was a member of the Bakerburg Community Church, he enjoyed spending time with his family, caring for his sisters, making lawn ornaments, gardening and mowing lawns.
John is survived by his wife, two sons and daughters-in-law, Lawrence and Betsy Tokarz, Douglas and Tina Tokarz all of Mansfield; four daughters and sons-in-law, Cheryl and Philip VanNess of Mainesburg, Kathy and Steven DeHaven of Covington, Nancy and David Stanton of Mansfield, Kristen Tokarz of Covington; eleven grandchildren, four great grandchildren; three sisters, Helen Collins of Wellsboro, Ann Staron of Blossburg, and Wanda Harnas of Corning, N.Y.
Five brothers, Frank, Walter, Edward, Stanley and Joseph preceded him in death.
Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, March 25 from 10 a.m. till noon at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St. Mansfield. Funeral services will be held immediately following the viewing at noon at the funeral home with the Pastor David Dressler officiating. Burial will be in Gray cemetery, Covington.
Leighton L. Hartman Jr.
Leighton L. Hartman Jr., 59, of Hockley Hill Road, Turbotville, died Wednesday, March 22, 2006, at Evangelical Community Hospital.
Arrangements will be announced tomorrow from Brooks Funeral Home, 207 Broadway Street, Turbotville.
Clifford Bausinger Jr.
Clifford Bausinger Jr., 80, of 420 Mulberry St., Montoursville, and a guest at Valley View Nursing Center, died Tuesday March 21, 2006, at the home. He was born Nov. 6, 1925, in Williamsport, a son of Clifford A. and Estella A. Tice Bausinger.
He was a retired member of Laborers Union Local 708.
He was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Montoursville and was a life member of the Willing Hand and Hose Volunteer Fire Company in Montoursville. He was a Navy veteran, having served in both World War II and the Korean Conflict. Also, he drove a landing craft at the Normandy Invasion. Clifford was an avid hunter, fisherman and loved eating his wife’s cooking.
On May 29, he would have celebrated his 47th wedding anniversary with his wife, the former Ruth W. Robbins.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are two sons, Steve C. (Nancy) Weiman of Searcy, Ark., and Paul A. (Mary) Bausinger of Montoursville; a daughter, Diana L. (Kevin) McElwee of Muncy; a brother, Duane Bausinger of Bruhl, Germany; a sister, Shirley Ferris of Williamsport; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
The funeral service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 25, at the Spitler Funeral Home, 733 Broad St., Montoursville, with the Rev. J. Jeffrey Zetto, his pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in the Montoursville cemetery with military rites accorded by the Korean War Veterans of Lycoming County. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Contributions may be made to Bethany Lutheran Church, 365 Broad St., Montoursville, PA 17754.
Dr. Betty J. Sundheim
Dr. Betty Jean Sundheim, 89 of West Chester, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2006, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Newtown.
She was born Jan. 29, 1917, in Altoona, the daughter of the late William and Ethel Harer Madden and lived most of her life in the Philadelphia area.
Betty Jean was married to the late Herman L. Sundheim for 30 years prior to his passing in 1985.
Betty Jean received her under graduate with honors from Swarthmore College, her Masters from Temple University and her doctorate from Columbia University.
She retired from Temple University after 40 years as a professor of psychology.
She served on the board at the Chester Co. Adult School and was involved in a number of Professional Associations.
Betty Jean is survived by three cousins, Mrs. Thomas A. Frazier of Williamsport, Mrs. John Atkinson of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Carl Goettel of Montoursville.
A graveside service will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Wildwood cemetery with the Rev. Maurice C. Frontz III officiating.
In Betty Jean’s memory memorial contributions may be made to Penn State University State College, PA 16801.
Arrangements are being handled by the Maneval Funeral Home, “A Life Celebration Home,” 500 W. Fourth St., Williamsport.
Virginia M. Missigman
Virginia M. Missigman, 80, of 2021 Round Top Road, Montoursville, died Tuesday, March 21, 2006, in the Williamsport Hospital.
She and her husband, Charles J. Missigman, would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 12.
Born Oct. 12, 1925, in Rochester, N.Y., she was a daughter of Charles and Marie Welteroth Krisher. Virginia graduated from St. Joe’s and was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church.
She and her husband owned the News Center in the Loyal Plaza from 1969-1979, and she retired as an assistant purchasing agent from Penn College. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
Surviving in addition to her husband are her daughter, Michelle L. Rickard (Michael) with whom she lived; three grandchildren, Brian and Taylor Gray and Jillian Rickard; two step-grandchildren, Chad Rickard and Lori Bradley; four step-great grandchildren, and a sister, Irene Heckman of Florida.
She was predeceased by a sister, Marie Credito.
A memorial Mass will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Boniface Catholic Church, 326 Washington Blvd., Williamsport, with the Rev. Michael J. Zipay officiating. Visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m. Saturday in the church lounge. Burial will be in Wildwood cemetery at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers contributions in Virginia’s name should be made to St. Jude's Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.
William E. Lukens
William E. Lukens, 66, of Linden, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2006, at his home.
Richard Morris
Richard (Dick) Morris, of 1525 Memorial Ave. went peacefully home to his Lord on March 23, 2006, after a short illness.
John W. Compton Sr.
John Wesley Compton Sr., “the Old Mack Driver,” of Williamsport, died Tuesday, March 21, 2006, at the Williamsport Hospital. He was 76.
Shirley M. Wagner
Shirley M. Wagner, age 79, of Schererville, Ind., formerly of Montoursville, Pa., passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2006.
Leighton L. Hartman Jr.
A visitation for Leighton L. “JR” Hartman, 59, of Turbotville, who died Wednesday, March 22, 2006, has been scheduled for Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Brooks Funeral Home, 207 Broadway St., Turbotville. Private burial will be at a later date.
Jane E. Asel
Jane E. Asel, 89, Watsontown, died Thursday, March 23, 2006.
Rolland A. Haynes
Rolland A. “Pat” Haynes, 81, of Hughesville, died March 23, 2006, at the Hillside Assisted Living Center in Loyalsock Township.
Daniel J. Gallagher
Daniel J. “Dan” Gallagher, 67, of 52 Scouten Hill Road, Wellsboro, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2006, at his home.
W.C. McConnell
W.C. “Bill” McConnell, 82, of Wellsboro, died March 24, 2006 at home.
Ora E. Rodarmel
Ora E. Rodarmel, 81 of 205 Sherman St. Muncy, passed away at Williamsport Hospital March 23, 2006.
Jane A. Asel
Jane A. (Revels) Asel, 89, of Watsontown, died Thursday, March 23, 2006.
L. Eleanor Liebner
L. Eleanor Liebner, 83, of Wellsboro, died March 21, 2006.
Dora L. Henry
Dora L. Henry, 77, of 2251 Fox St., died Friday, March 24, 2006 at home with her family at her bedside.
Frank J. Schuler
Frank J. “Hank” Schuler, 99, of 7063 South Route 44 Highway, died Friday, March 24, 2006, at his home, with his loving family by his side.
Jean L. Monoski
Virginia L. “Jean” Monoski, 86, of 1900 Ravine Road, Williamsport, formerly of Fairview Terrace, died Friday, March 24, 2006 at her home.
Gregory W. Gifford
Gregory W. Gifford, 45, of Westfield, Pa., formerly of Smethport, Pa., died Friday, March 24, 2006.
Mary E. George
Mary E. George, 99, a resident of ManorCare Health Services North, died Friday, March 24, 2006.
James H. Lamade
James Hays Lamade, 81, of Williamsport passed away on Friday, March 24, 2006 at the Williamsport Home.
Theodore H. Toot
Theodore H. Toot, 61, of 327 Jerome Ave., Williamsport, died March 24, 2006 at home.
Charles W. Bomboy
Charles W. Bomboy, 95, of Blossburg, formerly of White Deer, died Friday, March 24, 2006.
Paul A. Aucker
Paul A. Aucker, 73, Muncy, died March 21, 2006. He was born February 8, 1933, to the late Ethel R. Johns Aucker-Snyder and Paul A. Aucker.
Mary C. Madorie
Mary C. Madorie, 54, of 2381 Rt. 405 Highway, Muncy, died Saturday, March 25, 2006, at the Muncy Valley Hospital Emergency Room.
Joseph B. McMahon
Joseph Bernard McMahon, 71, of New Albany, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2006, at his home.
George A. Smith
George Amos Smith, 84, a resident of 104 Montgomery St., Montgomery, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 25, 2006, at his residence. Born in Hughesville, Lycoming County, on Saturday, January 7, 1922, he was the son of the late Benjamin H. and Ocie E. (Boyer) Smith.
James L. Shaner
James Leroy Shaner, 81, formerly of Muncy, died Friday, March 24, 2006, at the Lancaster Regional Medical Center.
Ralph M. Hershberger Sr.
Ralph M. Hershberger, Sr., 65, of 9313 West Route 973 Highway, Salladasburg, died Friday, March 24, 2006, at his home. Born March 23, 1941 in Rockwood, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph M. Hershberger.
June L. Scott
June L. Scott, 80, of Route 864 Highway, Montoursville, died Sunday, March 26, 2006, at Valley View Nursing Home where he was a guest.
Vera R. Ripley
Vera Rosa Ripley, age 105, of Dublin, Ohio, native of Gaines, Pa., died on Sunday, March 19, 2006.
Ruth H. Shaffer
Ruth Hazel Shaffer, 87, of Williamsport passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2006 at the Manor Care Nursing Home of Williamsport.
Barbara M. Halfpenny
Barbara Mary Halfpenny was born on Sept. 12, 1916 in Antrim. She was the daughter of Joseph and Mary Zaydell Tarszowicz. She was a resident of Antrim and most recently resided at Country Terrace in Wellsboro. She passed away peacefully on March 26, 2006.
Joyce M. Carey
Joyce M. Carey, 61, of 3605 Lycoming Creek Road, Cogan Station, died Sunday, March 26, 2006 in Manor Care South.
Michael J. Bloom
Michael J. Bloom, 52, of Linden, died Sunday, March 26, 2006 in his sleep at his home.
Donald A. Bernardi
Donald A. Bernardi, 79, a resident of Cogan Station, died Sunday, March 26, 2006 at Williamsport Hospital.
Born in 1926 in Williams-port, he was a son of Sam and Virginia Bernardi.
A 1945 graduate of Williamsport High School, he attended Dickinson Jr. College and was a WWII Navy Veteran.
Donald was an engineer for Textron-Lycoming for 26 years. He was a member of SAE, where he was past President of the local chapter, and a member of Quarter-Two Flying Club.
Surviving are his wife of 51 years, the former Betty J. Rice; a son, Steven and his wife, Tina of Penns Creek; a daughter, Lynn and her husband, Harold of Baltimore, Md.; and a grandson, Macen USMC stationed in San Diego, Calif.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and Eugene.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, 635 Hepburn St., Williamsport, PA 17701 at 11 a.m. Wednesday, with the Rev. Michael McCormick officiating. Burial will be in Wildwood cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church. The family will provide the flowers.
Crouse Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
