Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Ernest H. Pfaff
A memorial service was held at St. Pauls Episcopal Church in Lock Haven for Ernest H. Pfaff of Ft. Myers, FL on Wednesday, Aug. 1. He was a former resident of 204 S. Fairview St. in Lock Haven. He was a graduate of Renovo High School in 1945. He was a WWII veteran. Mr. Pfaff died July 2, 2001 in Ft. Myers. He was also known as Cousin Ernie at Uncle Joe’s Woodshed where he had been manager for 17 years.
Surviving are his wife, Barbara; 1 daughter, Serena R. Shultz & 1 son, Stephen, both of Lock Haven; 4 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and 3 brothers, Harold L. of Lock Haven, Donald N. of Williamsport & Kenneth C. of Oberlin.
Mary Lou Schleich
Mary Lou Schleich, 81, of 606 Highland Terrace, died Friday, August 10, 2001, at home.
She and her husband, Victor, would have observed their 56th wedding anniversary on August 23 of this year.
She had worked for the former Brozman’s department store and was a homemaker. An avid tennis player, she was a member of the West Branch Racquet Club.
She was a Navy veteran of WW II, serving with the WAVE Surgical Nursing Unit.
Born in Towanda, PA on December 10, 1919, she was a daughter of the late Francis & Teresa McMahon Boland.
Surviving in addition to her husband are two sons, John D., Cogan Station and Paul J., Berwick; four daughters, Victoria A. Cole, Greenville, TN; Teresa A. Schleich, Cincinnati, OH; Martha L. Winslow, Castanea; and Laura M. Irwin, Pittsburgh; a brother, William, Elmira, NY; a sister, Gertrude Mack, Corning, NY; seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren. A sister, Margaret Krampf, preceded her in death.
A private memorial service will be at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Wildwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the Knight-Confer Funeral Home, 1914 Memorial Ave. from 7-8 p.m. tonight.
The family will provide the flowers and suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Anthony’s Center, 125 E. Willow St., or Susquehanna Regional Home Health & Hospice, c/o Providence Health System Foundation, 1001 Grampian Blvd.
Helen J. Sindlinger
Helen J. Sindlinger, 75, of Liberty, passed away Aug. 10, 2001, at Soldiers & Sailors Hospital in Wellsboro, Pa.
Born July 24, 1926, in Gleason Pa., the daughter of the late Clyde and Ethel (Burkey) Cole.
Earlier, Helen was employed by Ward Manufacturing, Blossburg. She later assisted her husband, as proprietors of H&R Block in Wellsboro, where she devoted over 25 years of service.
She was a member of the Salem Lutheran Church, Liberty, Sebring Grange No. 1047 and enjoyed participating with the Liberty Widows Club.
She also enjoyed her player piano, cooking and e-mailing with family. Helen’s family was very dear to her, she especially cherished her grandchildren.
Surviving are her children and their spouses; Carl Sindlinger Sr., Elmira Heights, NY; Eric (Debbie) Sindlinger Sr., Osceola, Pa.; Beverly (Kenneth) Ellis, Hughesville; Linda (Raymond) Fischer Jr., Williamsport; Mary (Stephen) White, Myra (Glenn) Shaffer, all of Liberty; Joni (Michael) Moskovitz of Austin, Tx.; 7 grandchildren, Carl Jr., Eric Jr., and David Sindlinger; Shanean Adams, Raymond Fischer III, Darren White, Erin Shaffer; 3 step-grandchildren, Michael and Jennifer Houghtaling and Christine Fischer; a granddaughter, Alaynah Adams; a step-great grandson, Gavin Colocino; 3 sisters, Marjorie Hufford, Fl., Betty Boyd, Canton; Eileen Boyd, Green Castle, Pa.; a brother, Donald Cole, Gillette, Pa.; numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband of 38 yrs., Howard in 1992, an infant son; sisters and brothers Mildred Spencer, Mary Pine, William and Robert Cole.
Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Mon., at Pepper Funeral Home, Canton and one hour prior to the funeral at the church. The funeral will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, at Salem Lutheran Church with Rev. Dan May, officiating. Burial will follow in the Union Cemetery.
Memorials in Mrs. Sindlinger’s memory may be made to the Salem Lutheran Church or Sebring Grange both of Liberty, Pa. 16930.
Ethel E. Stackhouse
Ethel E. Stackhouse, 82, a resident of the Muncy Valley Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit since March and formerly of R.D. 3, Muncy, died Saturday, August 11, 2001, at the Muncy Valley Hospital Emergency Room.
Her first husband, Howard E. Rishel, died in 1943. Her second husband, Harry K. Stackhouse, Sr., died in 1968.
Born March 29, 1919, in Muncy, she was the daughter of William and Anna Croman Burkholder.
She attended Muncy Normal School. She was a member of the Muncy Baptist Church and the Rambler’s Club.
She retired from the Muncy Valley Hospital Housekeeping Department and had formerly been employed by Harter’s Drug Store, Muncy, and Montgomery Mills.
Surviving are two sons, H. Wayne Rishel of Pennsdale and Harry K. Stackhouse, Jr. of Montoursville; one daughter, Janet D. Ragusa of Midlothian, VA; one sister, Dorothy Houseknecht of Clarkstown; 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Wallis-Grenoble’s, 121 S. Main St., Muncy. Officiating will be her pastor, the Rev. D. Gene Patterson, and the Rev. Max L. Walters, Jr., pastor of Lairdsville Faith Church. Interment will be in the Muncy Cemetery.
There will be no visitation. The family will provide the flowers and suggests that memorial contributions be made to either the American Cancer Society, Lycoming County Unit, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701 or St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 332 N Lauderdale St., Memphis, TN 38105.
George Britton
George Britton, 81, of 2201 Lincoln Drive, Williamsport, died Sunday, August 12, 2001 at home. His wife Catherine B. Britton died Sept. 12, 2000. Born August 7, 1920 in S. Williamsport, he was the son of George and Lena Gaugler Britton. He retired in 1980 as the owner of Britton’s Hauling. He was a former member of Loyalsock Twp. Vol. Fire Co., 25 years and was a captain. Surviving are 1 son, Carl Britton of Williamsport; 1 daughter, Carol Randall of Cogan Station; 1 grandson, Rodney Starr of Cogan Station and 1 granddaughter, Carrie Bissett of Norfolk, VA. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, 2001 at Kaufman Funeral Home, 2102 Northway Road, Williamsport, with the Rev. David Bixler of Emmanuel Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Twin Hills Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m.
Kathleen J. Croucher
Kathleen J. Croucher, 70, of 2449 Ritchey St., died Saturday, August 11, 2001 in the Williamsport Hospital. Born Dec. 7, 1930 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of Clarence and Mary Ellis Fisher. Following the death of her first husband, Russell B. Cole, who died in 1981, she married Donald A. Croucher, who also preceded her in death. Mrs. Croucher was a member of New Covenant United Church of Christ. She also belonged to the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 145, the Auxiliary of VFW Post 7863, DuBoistown, and the American Legion in Muncy. She retired from Litton Industries. Surviving are a son, Clifford B. Cole of Montgomery; two grandsons, Eric and Jason Cole, both of Richmond VA; two sisters, Betty Stroup of city and Cheryl Showalter of Niceville, FL; two nieces, Carol Combs and Charisse Blumberg; and a nephew, Luther Stroup, Jr. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday from Sanders Mortuary, 821 Diamond St., with her pastor, the Rev. Dr. Bruce R. Druckenmiller, officiating. Burial will be in Wildwood Cemetery. The family will provide the flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to either the American Cancer Society, 1948 East Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701 or to New Covenant United Church of Christ Memorial Fund, 202 East Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701.
Constantine E. Jansson
Constantine E. Jansson, 73, of 124 N. Cherry St., Frackville, died Friday, August 10, 2001, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, at Trinity E.C. Church, 56 N. Balliet St., Frackville. Visitation will be at the church from 10-11 a.m. Arrangements are being handled by Nice’s, 9-11 N. Lehigh Ave., Frackville.
Hayes A. McEwen
Hayes A. McEwen, III, 53, of Riverside Drive, Duboistown, died suddenly on Sunday, August 12, 2001 at his residence. Born January 15, 1948 in Williamsport, he was a son of Hayes A. II and Emily (Snyder) McEwen. Mr. McEwen was production operations manager for North Central Sight Services, Inc. and was an active member of the Pennsylvania Industries for the Blind and Handicapped, serving as chairman of the board from 1988 to 1990. He was a member of the Turbot Hills Golf Club. A 1965 graduate of South Williamsport High School, he received an associate degree in Liberal Arts from Lock Haven University in 1967. On August 15, 1970 in South Williamsport, he married the former Linda L. Kreger, who survives along with his mother of Loyalsock Twp., a son, Hayes IV, at home, and a brother, Tracy of Mountville. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Kurt McEwen. Funeral services for Mr. McEwen will be held on Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Noll Funeral Home, 1 E. Central Ave., South Williamsport, with the Rev. William T. Anderson, pastor of First United Methodist Church, Catawissa, officiating. Interment will follow in Green Lawn Memorial Park, Montgomery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 7-9 p.m. and until the hour of services on Wednesday. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to North Central Sight Services, Inc., 901 Memorial Ave., Williamsport, PA 17701.
Ila J. Poust
Ila J. Poust, 97, of Muncy, died Saturday, August 11, 2001 at Valley View N.C. in Montoursville. She was born June 21, 1904 in Spartenburg, PA. Ila is predeceased by her husband James (Roy) Poust. Surviving are a son, William Bartley of Duboistown; 2 daughters, Idabelle Eck of Oval and Ilene Falk of Rauchtown; 5 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren. Services will be at the convenience of the family with Rev. Samuel Reed officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. The family will provide the flowers. McCarty-Thomas F.H.
Alma C. Scott
Alma C. Scott, 80, of 1134 Hadtner Ave., Williamsport, died Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2001 at Manor Care North. Her husband, William W. Scott, died December 26, 1998. Born Feb. 8, 1921 in Shamokin, she was a daughter of John and Frances Bonczak Daunis. The funeral will be Tuesday, 2 p.m. at Spitler Funeral Home, 733 Broad St., Montoursville with Rev. Thomas P. Shoback of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church officiating. Entombment will be in the Twin Hills Mausoleum. Friends may call at the funeral home, Tuesday 1-2 p.m.
Marguerite E. Stoler
Marguerite E. Stoler, 79, who resided at 38 Bower St., Montgomery for the past 3 years, died Saturday, August 11, 2001 at the Muncy Valley Hospital. She was formerly of Muncy. She previously was employed by the former Muncy Silk Mill and also worked at the Fort Brady Hotel in Muncy. She was a social member of the Bower-Decker Post #251 American Legion, Montgomery, the Roland Ritter Post #268 American Legion, Muncy and the Edward J. Smith Post #3428, V.F.W., Muncy. Born March 30, 1922 in Muncy Twp., she was the daughter of Chester and Mary Harmon Stoler. Surviving are several cousins. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Hughesville. Officiating will be the Rev. D. Gene Patterson, pastor of Muncy Baptist Church. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are being handled by Wallis-Grenoble’s, 121 S. Main St., Muncy.
Harold Elroy Terry
Harold Elroy Terry, 96, of Mansfield, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2001. He was born on July 25, 1905 in Cummings Mill, PA, the eldest child of Samuel & Jessie Rundell Terry. A 1929 graduate of the School of Pharmacy of the University of Pittsburgh, he owned Terry’s Rexall Drugstore in Mansfield for over 40 years. He also raised and sold Christmas trees on several acreages in the area for many years. He served Mansfield Community as a 30 year member of the school board, filling the chair of president of the body for a few terms. He was on the water board of Mansfield, as well as the board of First United Methodist Church, where he held his membership. He was predeceased by his wife of 31 years, Gertrude Hewitt, mother of their two sons. Mr. Terry is survived by his wife, Nina; his sister, Dorothy Spencer of Canton; his sons & daughter-in-law, Robert Terry of Dillsburg and James & Elizabeth Terry of Mechanicsburg; step-son and daughter-in-law, Edwin & Judy Bailey of Levittown, N.Y.; step-daughter and son-in-law, Mary Kathryn & Gerald Farrer of Mansfield; 11 grandchildren & 7 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughter-in-law, Shirley Terry & his brother-in-law, Donald Spencer. Harold and Nina would have celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary on Aug. 11, 2001. Mr. Terry and his wife spent winters in Venice, FL, where he was a champion shuffleboard player. In recent years, he had earned two trophies. He was also on a bocce ball team in FL. Harold enjoyed traveling and had taken a vacation in Ireland at the age of 90. He was an avid reader and benevolent father and grandfather. A memorial service will be announced at a later date at First United Methodist Church in Mansfield. The family will provide the flowers. His pastor, Rev. Joyce Treas will officiate. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. Memorial contributions in Harold’s memory may be directed to the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield, 67 E. Wellsboro St., Mansfield, PA 16933. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Gary W. Wilston Funeral Home, 18 N. Main St., Mansfield.
John J. Zliceski
John J. Zliceski, 84, of 460 Williams St., died Friday, Aug. 10, 2001 at home. Born Jan. 1, 1917 in Mocanaqua, he was a son of John and Julia Plonski Zliceski. He worked as a chef for the former Lycoming Hotel and the former Wheel Club, here in the city. He was a World War II Army veteran, having served in the European Theatre of War in the Third Army. He was the recipient of the Croix de Guerre with a Bronze Star, conferred by the French government. He was a member of the American Legion Post 1. Surviving are a brother, Joseph Zliceski of Clifton, N.J. and four sisters, Amelia Perkoski of Berwick, Jennie Harenza of Naticoke, Lottie Hizny of West Wyoming and Helen Vurchinkonis of Clifton, N.J. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday afternoon in St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 800 West Central Ave., South Williamsport, with the Rev. Francis Pauselli officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are being handled by Crouse Funeral Home.
