Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
William Hamilton Jarvis
October 13, 1998
William Hamilton Jarvis, 65, of Tobyhanna, died Tuesday at home.
He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline C. Jarvis.
He was born in Chesapeake, Va., the son of the late Gideon and Arizona Jarvis. He was a graduate of Princess Anne City Training School, Virginia Beach, and Central State University, Wilberforce, Ohio. He was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity.
He was a U.S. Army Retired Lt. Colonel and an entrepreneur. He twice received the Bronze Star and Meritorious Service Medals.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by William H. and Janice Jarvis of Dallas, Tx.; Robert and Lori Jarvis of Thornhurst; two daughters , Cleopatra Jarvis of Kansas City, Mo., and Sonia Jarvis of Washington , D.C.; four brothers , Gideon Jarvis of Long Island, N.Y.; Gene Jarvis of Virginia Beach, Va.; Wilbert Jarvis and Lafayette Smith of Chesapeake, Va.; a sister, Doris Jarvis Cuffee of Virginia Beach, Va.; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Javier Lovelace.
Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Linda Prince of Lake Hopatcong United Methodist Church on Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Bolock Funeral Home, corner of routes 940 and 390 in Mount Pocono. Friends may call from noon until the time of service. Interment will take place at 2 p.m. Friday at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Fort Indiantown Gap.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Memorial Sloan-Kettering, New York, N.Y.
Bolock Funeral Home
Thelma Beavers
Thursday, Oct. 8, 1998
Thelma (Dunn) Beavers, 75, of Farmington, Conn., widow of John C. Beavers, died unexpectedly Thursday, October 8, 1998, peacefully in her sleep.
Born in Philadelphia April 21, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Arch and Thelma (Ward) Dunn. She was a veteran of the Women's Army Corps during World War II. She raised her family in Collingdale and moved to Avon, Conn., after retiring from First Pennsylvania Bank in 1995.
She was an avid reader of history and politics and a devoted Philadelphia sports fan. She is survived by her five daughters and four sons , Mary Feisenberger and husband, Simon, of Winter Park, Fl.; Elizabeth Starr and husband, David, of Avon, Conn.; Nancy Pilkington and husband, Bill, of West Chester; Ginny Bird and husband, Bill, of Orlando, Fl.; Audrey Leonard and husband, Mark, of Sparks, N.Y.; John Beavers and wife, Stephanie, of Norristown; Richard Beavers and wife, Donna, of Orlando, Fl.; Robert Beavers and wife, Betsy, of Harwinton, Conn.; Carlton Beavers and wife, Stephanie, of Torrington; her brother, William Dunn, and his wife, Barbara, and their four daughters of Dingmans Ferry.
She was adored by her 19 loving grandchildren and six step-grandchildren. There are no words to described the grief we share in her passing and the joy in our hearts for having had her love.
The love she gave to her children and grandchildren is immeasurable and forever. We wish to express our enormous gratitude to our loving friends and neighbors for their kindness and generosity.
At her request, funeral arrangements are private. Memorial contributions made be made to a local humane society.
The Ahern Funeral Home
Unionville, Conn.
Russell R. Kunkle
Oct. 10, 1998
Russell R. Kunkle, 82, of Gilbert, died Saturday in the Pocono Medical Center, East Stroudsburg.
He was the wife of Althea R. (Warmkessel) Kunkle. They had observed their 58th wedding anniversary in May.
Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Jeremiah Benjamin and Edith Emily (Roth) Kunkle.
He had been a school teacher in the Dover, N.J., School District for 25 years, retiring in 1976. Prior to that, he had taught in the Quakertown School District for 11 years.
A musician, he was the leader of the Quakertown Band for a few years, and had played in various dance bands in the Quakertown, Allentown and Dover, N.J., areas.
He was a member of the Quiet Valley Historical Society, and he was a craftsman, making wooden toys in his spare time.
He was a World War II Army veteran, and he was of the Lutheran faith.
He was a 1940 graduate of West Chester University.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Garry Kunkle of Newton, N.J.; a daughter, Cheryl Kunkle of Middle Smithfield Township; a sister, Gladys Wetherhold of Pottstown; two grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday from the Kresge Funeral Home, with the Rev. James Ziegenfus officiating. Burial will be in the Kresgeville Cemetery. A viewing will be held on Tuesday from 1 p.m. until the time of service.
Kresge Funeral Home
John P. Hill Jr.
Friday, Oct. 9, 1998
John P. Hill Jr., 72, of Albrightsville, died Friday, Oct. 9, 1998, at his home.
He was the husband of Anne (Gannon) Hill. They had been married 39 years.
Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of the late John P. Hill Sr. and the late Rose Mary (McKeon) Hill. He graduated from St. John's University in New York.
He had been a police officer for New York City for 20 years, until his retirement in 1971.
He was a decorated WWII Navy Veteran having served on the U.S.S. St. Paul in the Pacific Theater and he was a member of the U.S.S. St. Paul Association.
He was a member of St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church in Lake Harmony. He was a member of the 10-13 Police Officers Retirees club in New Jersey.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by four daughters : Rosemary, wife of Daniel Theveny of Redmond, Wash.; Annemarie, wife of Thomas Hennigan of Audobon; Kathleen, wife of Mark Slywka of Oro Valley, Ariz.; and Bridget, wife of Gerald Panza of Gilbertsville; two sons : Master Sergeant John P. Hill III, U.S. Air Force and he is stationed in Okinawa, Japan; and Peter J. Hill of Albrightsville; three grandchildren: Daniel Theveny, Allison Theveny and Caroline Theveny, all of Redmond, Wash.
Funeral services will begin 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the Donald N. Gower Funeral Home, Inc., Route 209, Gilbert, followed by an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church in Lake Harmony with the Rev. Father Michael Gannon and Msgr. John A. Auchter celebrants. Interment will follow the mass at the Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Jim Thorpe.
Viewing will be held Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home, with a military service during the evening viewing.
Gower Funeral Home, Inc.
Rolland E. Snyder
October 10, 1998
Rolland E. Snyder, 91, of Stroudsburg, died Saturday, Oct. 10, in the Brookmont Health Care Center, Effort. He was the widower of Katherine (Miller) Snyder, who died in 1992.
Born in Jonas, he was the son of the late John and Anna (Christman) Snyder. In his early years, he owned and operated a farm in the Jonas area for many years, moving to Stroudsburg in 1965, where he lived until the present. He worked as a self-employed carpenter for many years.
He was a member of the Berean Bible Fellowship Church of Stroudsburg.
He is survived by two brothers : Arlington Snyder of Allentown and William Snyder of East Stroudsburg; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 10:30 a.m. from the Joseph J. Pula Funeral Home, with the Rev. Carl C. Cassel officiating.
Burial will be in the Prospect Cemetery in East Stroudsburg.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the services at the funeral home.
Joseph J. Pula Funeral Home
Virginia P. Williams
October 10, 1998
Virginia "Ginger" P. Williams, 62, of New Smyrna Beach, Fla., and formerly of Stroudsburg, died on Saturday, Oct. 10, at her home.
She was born in Buffalo, N.Y., a daughter of Jesse A. DeVore of Lakeland, Fla., and Marie and James Anglemyer of Stroudsburg.
She had been a resident of New Smyrna Beach for the past 13 years and prior to that of Stroudsburg.
She was a former employee of the Sun Pharmacy Restaurant in New Smyrna Beach for 10 years as a waitress.
In addition to her parent and stepfather, she is survived by two daughters , Kellie Seifer of Kunkletown and Vickie M. Luksan of New Smyrna Beach; two sisters , Beverly Jeanne Augustinsky and Dawn Anglemyer, both of Stroudsburg; three grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and her fiancé, Timothy Pepin of New Smyrna Beach.
Funeral services will be on Friday, Oct. 16, at 1:30 p.m. in the Lanterman & Allen Funeral Home.
Interment will be in the Prospect Cemetery, East Stroudsburg. Relatives and friends may pay their respects from noon until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Lanterman & Allen Funeral Home
Joanne M. Rodgers
December 7, 1998
Joanne M. Rodgers, 63, of Stroudsburg, died Monday at her home.
Born on October 16, 1935 in St. John's Newfoundland, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Mary (Dooley) Oliver and had lived in Stroudsburg for the past 41 years. She had worked at the East Stroudsburg University in housekeeping for 16 years.
She was a member of the East Stroudsburg University Federal Credit Union and a former member of St. Luke's Roman Catholic Church, Stroudsburg.
She is survived by a daughter, Cynthia Elizabeth, wife of Daniel Cook of Saylorsburg; a son, Randy Carl, husband of Mary Rodgers of Saylorsburg; four grandchildren: Nicholas Rodgers, Colin Cook, Chelsea Cook, and Courtney Cook; a brother, Phillip Oliver, Jr. of Montreal, Canada; two sisters , Joan Costanstine and Christina Reynolds, both of St. John's Newfoundland; and several nieces and nephews.
Prayer services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday from the William H. Clark Funeral Home, 1003 Main Street, Stroudsburg, with the Rev. Carmen Perry officiating. Burial will follow in Stroudsburg Cemetery.
There will be a viewing on Friday morning from 9 a.m. until the time of service.
The family has requested that memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association, 71 North Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701.
William H. Clark Funeral Home, Inc.
Lee S. Keller
December 7, 1998
Lee S. Keller, 77, of Dover, Del., formerly of Appenzell, died Monday in the Courtland Manor Nursing Home in Dover, Del.
He was the husband of the late Ida (Altemose) Keller.
Born in McIlhaney, he was a son of the late William and Lucy (Miller) Keller. He was raised by the late George and Nellie Mosteller.
He and his wife had owned and operated the Log Cabin Inn in Summit Station, and the Dodge City Cafe in Cressona, from 1963 until 1975, when they moved to Magnolia, Del. Prior to that he owned and operated Lee Keller Excavating in the Monroe County area for 17 years. Prior to that he had been a crane operator at Bethlehem Steel for 5 years.
He was an Army veteran of World War II serving as a prison guard at Ft. Indiantown Gap. He was a member of the McMichaels Hunting Club.
He is survived by a son, Larry Keller of Frederica, Del.; two daughters , Marie Altemose and Nancy Bond, both of Appenzell; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a brother, Paul Keller of Harrisburg; a half brother, Willard Anglemire of Tannersville; and a half sister, Jeanne Howell of Tannersville. He was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Keller.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday from the Kresge Funeral Home, with the Rev. Harry Laubach officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Appenzell. A viewing will be held on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mark's Community Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 146, Reeders, PA 18352.
William H. Kresge Funeral Home, Inc.
Marjorie Cleaves Sills
December 2, 1998
December 2nd marked the passing of former East Stroudsburg resident Marjorie Sills, beloved wife and mother and special friend. Her special gift was to savor life, to enjoy each and every day, a gift that was echoed in the lives of those she touched. Margie loved and enjoyed her numerous friends and family, and was always ready to offer a helping hand. Though legally blind for more than twenty years and physically limited for the past two, she continued to participate in many of the activities available at Suncoast Manor. Although it was very difficult for her, she was happy that she was able to knit several hundred patches for the lap robes used by the residents of the Health Center.
Born in Altoona, May 13, 1918, Margie was the daughter of Benjamin F. and Mabel D. Cleaves. She graduated from Altoona High School, was awarded her bachelor's degree from Bucknell University, a master's degree from Marywood University and a teaching certification from East Stroudsburg University. Following her graduation from Bucknell she took a position in the advertising department of the William F. Gable Department Store in Altoona.
In 1940 she married Frank D. Sills and moved to Lancaster. In 1943 their daughter was born and for the duration of World War II Marjorie was kept busy "following" her husband who was in the United States Navy and taking care of her daughter. After the war (1946) the family moved to Iowa City, where her husband worked on his Ph.D. A son arrived in 1947, and a year later Marjorie took a position as secretary to the Dean of the Engineering School at the University of Iowa. In addition to her secretarial work, she typed and proofed numerous theses, dissertations, and text books.
When her husband accepted an invitation to join the University of Iowa Faculty, Marjorie soon accepted the position of continuity director for radio station KXIC, Iowa City. A position she filled until the family moved to East Stroudsburg in 1959, when her husband joined the faculty of East Stroudsburg University as a professor and administrator.
Marjorie's lifelong interest in education was influential in her acceptance of a position in the Business Education Department of the Pocono Mountain School District. In addition to her teaching, Marjorie was a licensed real estate agent, and the accountant for Planned Parenthood of Monroe County. She gave freely of her time as a volunteer to Child Welfare, Girl Scouts, American Cancer Society, and the American Heart Association. She served as a member and officer of a number of professional organizations including AAW, DAR, University Club, and the East Stroudsburg University. During the thirty years Marjorie lived in the East Stroudsburg area she was active with the Episcopal Church Women and the Altar Guild of Christ Episcopal Church.
Marjorie enjoyed horseback riding, ice skating, bridge, and many other recreational sports and activities. She traveled extensively with her husband throughout Europe, Asia, Africa and the Southwest Pacific. Marjorie and her husband moved to Avon Park, Fla., in 1988 and to their present residence at Suncoast Manor, 6909 Ninth Street, S. #430, Saint Petersburg, Fla, 33705 in 1991.
She is survived by her husband Frank, daughter, Angelyn of Tinian, M.P. CNMI, and son, Dr. F. Eric Sills of Douglassville; and three grandsons. A Requiem Mass Memorial service will be held at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church on Wednesday, December 9 at 11 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the Frank D. and Marjorie C. Sills scholarship fund at East Stroudsburg University, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301.
Gulfport Memorial Funeral Home
