Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Michael E. Lubold
Michael E. Lubold, 72, formerly of Kane, died Saturday, December 11, 2010 at his residence in Arlington, Texas.
He was born in Kane on January 14, 1938, the son of John and Angeline Riccardi Lubold.
After attending Kane Area High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, where he served for eight years. He then returned to Arlington and was employed by Affiliated Foods.
He enjoyed traveling, motorcycles and the martial arts.
Surviving are a brother, Robert (Charlotte) Lubold of Milpitas, Calif.; three sisters, Donna Aderman and Barbara Haight of Erie, and Jacqueline Ramsdell of Arlington, Texas; seven nephews and five nieces, plus a cousin Terry (Joan) Brown of Kane.
Private services will be held at a future date at the Ronald McDonald II Funeral Home, Inc. in Kane. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Mildred M. Hedberg
Mildred M. Hedberg, age 102, formerly of 204 Adams Ave. in Ridgway, died Wednesday morning, Dec. 29, 2010, at the Lutheran Home at Kane. She was born July 28, 1908 in Reynoldsville, daughter of the late Nelson and Susan (White) Smith. She married Allen W. Hedberg on Dec. 23, 1955, he preceded her in death in 1978. She had resided in Ridgway since 1959 and was a former Penfield and Blawnox resident. She was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ridgway, a member of the Church Women's Group (WELCA) and a member of the VIA.
She is survived by one daughter, Edith Gardner of Ridgway; two grandsons, Edward Gardner of Chicago, Ill., Allen Gardner of Bellville, Mich.; two great-granddaughters, Olivia and Genevieve Gardner; a great grandson, Ryder Gardner; one sister, Jean Humes of Sharpsburg, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Wilhelmina Brosious; and a nephew, John Brosious Jr.
Funeral Services for Mildred M. Hedberg will be held at the convience of the family. Officiating will be Rev. Erik Hart, Pastor of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Oakmont Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Bethlehem Lutheran Church or to the Lutheran Home at Kane. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Thompson Funeral Home.
Marion F. Self
Marion F. Self, 63, of Gainesville, Fla., formally of Mt. Jewett, died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010, at the Haven Hospice House in Gainesville after a short but courageous battle with lung cancer.
She was born July 20, 1947 in Kane, a daughter to Bruce W. and Francis Holliday Slater.
She attended Smethport Jr./Sr. High School.
She loved to crochet gifts for family and friends and to sew custom garments and accessories. She also loved to watch Nancy Grace (CNN).
She was preceded in death by three brothers; Richard B. Slater, Marvin H. Slater, and Joseph Zwack.
She is survived by her husband Watson Self; two daughters, Maria Mika of Bradford, and Tanya (Cutis) McQuay of Gainesville, Fla.; two sons, Shannon (Jennifer) Boyd of Apopka, Fla. and Mathew (Casey) Self of San Diego, Calif.; two brothers, Bruce S. (Verna) Slater of Mt. Jewett, and Jim Church of Eldred; two sisters, Betty Lindsey of Kane, and Virginia Fish of Rew; five grandsons, Anthony Bonini, Dillon Mika, Tyler Boyd, Isaac Self, and Elijah Self; two granddaughters, Madison Boyd and Keimari McQuay; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial and celebration of her life will be held at the family’s convenience. Memorials if desired may be made to Haven Hospice House in Gainesville, Fla. or your local SPCA.
Francis L. "Doc" Fleeger
Francis L. "Doc" Fleeger, Sr., 83, of 28 Virginia Ave., James City, died early Thursday morning, Oct. 28, 2010 at the Kane Community Hospital.
Born Feb. 9, 1927 in Butler, he was the son of Floyd and Kathryn McAnallen Fleeger. On July 11, 1958 in Kane, he married Cleo M. Swedenhjelm, who died in 1997.
Mr. Fleeger was a fork lift driver at Stackpole Corp. in Kane for over 20 years.
He was a member of the VFW #1132 and the Loyal Order of Moose, both in Kane, the Kane Fish & Game Club and the Hi-La Sportsman's Club in DeYoung.
Surviving are two daughters, Susan Whitehead of Clayton, Ind. and Lisa Hulings of James City; a son, Frances L. "Doc" Fleeger, Jr. of Shippenville; two sisters, Viola Janezie of Phoenix, Ariz. and Ganelle Thurur in Florida, plus six grandchildren, one great-grandson and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death, in addition to his wife and parents, is a daughter Kathleen "Inga" Kapp.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 67, Bradford, PA 16701.
The Ronald McDonald II Funeral Home, Inc. in Kane is entrusted with arrangements.
A. Darlene Moore
A. Darlene Moore, 58, of 8495 Route 6, Kane, died unexpectedly Tuesday morning, Oct. 26, 2010, at her residence.
Born June 6, 1952 in Brookville, she was the daughter Dale E. and Martha J. Young Moore.
A graduate of Johnsonburg High School, she worked for Kane Manufacturing as a die setter for over 15 years. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Kane.
Surviving are her mother, with whom she lived; a sister, Marsha McClintick of Ridgway; a brother, J. Randy Moore of Evans City; and several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father; a brother, Gene Moore; and a sister, Dolores Carlson.
Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6 at the Ronald McDonald II Funeral Home, Inc. in Kane led by Elder Kris Graham.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Kane.
Raymond L. Stidd
Raymond L Stidd, 60 of Oakdale, died suddenly on Oct. 20, 2010. He was raised in the Mt. Jewett and Lantz Corners area, and graduated from Smethport High School. He was the son of Lewis Stidd of Mt. Jewett, and Ginger (Anderson) Stidd, also of Mt. Jewett, and was the beloved husband of Frances (Case) Stidd of 33 years. Ray leaves behind a daughter, Tammy (Bob) Mersing of Oakdale; a son. Eric (Renae) Yerdon of Center Township was grandfather of Noah and Taylor Yerdon, and Dylan Mersing; two sisters, Janey (Nick) Stidd of Erie, Amy Beth Sweeney of North Carolina; a step mother Mary Lou Stidd, Mt Jewett; a stepsister, Kathy (Scott) Sluga of Mt. Jewett; and a stepbrother, Rich Irons, of Lititz. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Ray served in the United States Marine Corp during the Vietnam Era, and was an avid hunter and sports (Steelers) fan. He will also be missed by his dogs Dusty and Lucy. He was employed as a welder contractor for Federouche. Ray was a member of the Bob Swanson Detachment of the Marine Corp League, American Legion Post 574, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6347 of Mt. Jewett and the Mt. Jewett Sportsman’s Club.
Friends were received 12-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Sunday Oct. 24, 2010 at the Thomas Little Funeral home in Oakdale and a burial service was held at 12:30 p.m. on Monday Oct. 25, 2010. Interment followed at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. In Lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the USO of Pa. and Southern N.J. Philadelphia International Airport, Terminal A, East Philadelphia, Pa. 19153, check memo on Wounded Warrior Program, also the Mt. Jewett Veteran’s Memorial Club and the Mt. Jewett Sportsman’s Club.
Bette Jane Lind
Bette Jane Lind, 92, of Indiana, died Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, at the Indiana Regional Medical Center.
The daughter of Charles C. and Florence Foulks BeauSeigneur, she was born April 4, 1918, in Butler.
Bette was a graduate of Kane High School, class of 1936. She was a member of the St. Callistus Roman Catholic Church of Kane and also attended St. Thomas More Parish in Indiana.
Surviving are her children, Mrs. Larry (Jane) Mitchell, Lake Havasu, Ariz.; William J. Lind and wife Jennifer, Naples, Fla.; Richard C. Lind and wife Stephanie, Forest Grove, Ore.; and David Lind and his wife Mary Ann, Indiana; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and dear friend Walter Woytek, Indiana.
Bette was preceded in death by her parents; husband Dr. William F. Lind; half-sister Mary BeauSeigneur and half-brother Joseph BeauSeigneur.
Friends will be received on Saturday, Nov. 13 at 11 a.m. at the Callistus Roman Catholic Church, Kane, to celebrate her funeral mass. Interment will follow in the Lutheran Cemetery. The John A. Lefdahl Funeral Home, Indiana, is in charge of arrangements.
Alice A. Morrison
Alice A. Morrison, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010 at Berkeley Square. She was born in Kane on Feb. 9, 1932, the daughter of the late Sigfred and Effie (Chelgren) Anderson. Alice graduated from Kane High School in Kane in 1950 and received her nursing diploma from Butler Hospital School of Nursing in Butler in 1953.
Alice married her husband of over 56 years, Charles R. “Bob” Morrison, on May 7, 1954 in Kane. Alice and Bob lived in Newark, Ohio for 34 years and were members of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. She was a registered nurse for over 22 years, retiring in 1988. Over the years, Alice had volunteered with the Emergency Money Fund, Heartbeats Crisis Pregnancy Center and a local hospice organization.
She is survived by her husband, Bob Morrison; daughters Debra (William) Rau of Atlanta and Cheryl (David) Adam of Cincinnati; grandchildren Jennifer, Emily, Valerie, Nathan, Lindsay, Lauren and Jonathan; seven great-grandchildren; and a sister, Joyce Offutt. Alice was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Delores Fetzeck. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at a later date. The family would like to acknowledge the many wonderful friends Alice made at Berkeley Square and Bethel Community Church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Colonial Foundation/Berkeley Square, 520 Eaton Avenue, Hamilton, Ohio 45013. Webb Noonan Funeral Home is serving the family.
Florance L. Vasbinder
Florance L. Vasbinder, age 73, died Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010, at Elk Regional Medical Center in St. Marys.
She was born on May 13, 1937 in Kane daughter to William and Esther Wiser Willard. She resided at 530 First Ave. in Johnsonburg for the past four years, formerly of Kane and Phoenix, Ariz. for 24 years.
She married Paul DeLos Vasbinder on July 19, 1961 in Cumberland, Md., he died Aug. 3, 1991.
She attended Kane schools and was in the Salvation Army located in Ridgway.
She is survived by three daughters, Florence, Mrs. Robert Fitzgerald with whom she resided, Bonnie Sue Vasbinder of Kane, and Verna Rose Vasbinder of San Diego, Calif.; one son, Charles Vasbinder of Johnsonburg; and six grandchildren.
She is predeceased by her parents; husband; a son, Paul Vasbinder; a daughter, Ester Vasbinder; a granddaughter, Rebekah Connell; a brother, William Willard; and one half sister.
A Memorial Service for Florance L. Vasbinder will be conducted at Anthony F. Ferragine Funeral Home on Friday, Oct. 22 at 1 p.m. Officiating will be Capt. Scott Harvey of The Salvation Army of Ridgway. Interment will be at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Johnsonburg, and will be private.
Friends will be received at the Anthony F. Ferragine Funeral Home, 401 Chestnut St. in Johnsonburgh on Friday from 11 a.m. until service time at 1 p.m.
J. Marillyn Lester
J. Marillyn Lester, 82, of Clearfield, died on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010 at Somerset Hospital, Somerset.
She was born on Oct. 5, 1928 in Mt. Jewett, a daughter of the late Glenn and Helen (Carlson) Wolfe.
She was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church, Curwensville.
She is survived by three children, Gay Cooper and husband Michael of Smethport, Jon Lester and wife Wanda of Salisbury, and Harold Lester and wife Carol of Export; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Lael Giles Rockton.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, H. Richard Lester on Jan. 10, 1992 and whom she married Oct. 15, 1946 in Kane; and one brother, Darl Wolfe.
Funeral services will be held at the Grace Lutheran Church, Curwensville on Wednesday at 10 a.m. with Pastor Richard Steuernagle officiating. A committal service and interment will follow at 2 p.m. at the Lebanon Lutheran Cemetery, Kanesholm, with Pastor Theodore Benson officiating.
Friends will be received at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Curwensville on Tuesday from 4-7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 92 South Second Street, Clearfield 16830.
Mary K. Bishop
Mary K. Bishop, 94, of 100 Highpoint Dr. and previously of 2 Greeves St. died Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010, at the Kane Community Hospital.
She was born on Oct. 20, 1915 in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Michael and Theresa (Nemeth) Keller. On Oct 24, 1936, in Bethlehem, she married Anthony J. Bishop who preceded her in death.
Prior to retirement, Mrs. Bishop had been employed at Marstan Mills in Bethlehem. While in Kane she was active in the CD of A Court Callistus #66, the Kane Garden Club and the St. Callistus Catholic Church.
Surviving relatives include one daughter, Rosemary (Bruno) Sicher of Kane; one son, Ronald (Susan) Bishop of Mars; nine grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and one sister, Theresa Lee of Virginian Beach, Va.
In addition to her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister Elizabeth Ozimek and one brother, Michael Keller.
Friends will be received at the Cummings Funeral Home on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the St. Callistus Catholic Church with the Rev. Philip Pinczewski, pastor, as celebrant. Interment will take place in Memorial Cemetery in Bethlehem on Wednesday at 10 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Callistus Catholic Church, 342 Chase St., the Kane Garden Club, c/o Rosemary Sicher, 715 Jo Jo Rd. Kane, PA 16735 or the Lutheran Home at Kane, 100 Highpoint Dr. Kane, PA 16735
Violet D. Stenberg
Violet D. Stenberg, 83, of Ludlow, died on Saturday, Oct 16, 2010.
She was born on March 31, 1927 in Kane, the daughter of the late Dana and Alva Manross. On Jan. 29, 1949 at Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church, she married Irvin G. Stenberg who preceded her in death on May 21, 2008.
Mrs. Stenberg had been employed at the Holgate Toy Co., and New Process in Warren and was also a homemaker.
She was a member of Moriah Lutheran Church in Ludlow, the Ludlow American Legion Post 489 Aux. and the Wildcat Park Aux and enjoyed gardening in her free time.
She will be sadly missed by her surviving children, Carl Stenberg of Tiona, Alan Stenberg of Sheffield, Karen (Tim) Johnson of Mt. Jewett and Diane (Tom) Clark of Cherry Grove. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Frances Johnson, Larraine Johnson and Margaret Bloomquist Kridler.
Friends will be received at the Cummings Funeral Home on Monday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home on Tuesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Donald Costlow, pastor of Moriah Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Tabor Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Ludlow American Legion Post 489 or the Wildcat Park Aux., both c/o Cummings Funeral Home, 151 Greeves St. Kane, PA 16735.
