Margaret J. Lewis Connors, 91 of Bonita Springs, FL passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on April 14, 2012 after a short illness. Margaret was born in Montrose, PA, the second daughter of Ralph D. and Edna M. Cross Lewis. She was predeceased by her husband, Francis, Sr., her son David, 1 sister and 3 brothers. Margaret is survived by her loving children, Jane (Frank) Liles, Shirley (Ron) Arthur both of Bonita Springs; Patricia (Gregg) Fix of Goree, TX; Mary (David) Litchko of Kirkwood, NY; two sons Francis, Jr. and Joseph (Carol) Connors both of Bonita Springs, FL. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters and 3 brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and their families. Margaret was a long time resident of Bonita Beach Trailer Park co-op and will be sorely missed. Margaret was the most loving mother to her children, grandmother to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She always had a kind word for everyone. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on April 19, 2012 at St Leo the Great Catholic Church, Bonita Springs, FL. Remembrances can be made to Hope Hospice in Margaret’s memory. Arrangements are being handled by Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home.
Walter C. Maney, 85, of Susquehanna, Pa. passed away Sunday April 15, 2012 at the Barnes Kasson Hospital in Susquehanna after an illness.
He was predeceased by his loving wife Mary Ellen Maney in 1996 and grandson Michael Croft and son-in-law Jay VanDuser.
Walter is survived by two sons William and Marilyn Maney; David and Rebecca Maney; one daughter Linda VanDuser and Charles Callahan; granddaughter Angela and M. Kariim Ratcliff; six great grandchildren Ameerah, D’Angelo, Kalimah, Khaliq, Qadir and Jada; two sisters-in-law Elizabeth Martin, Theresa and Darrel Whitney; friends Cyrena Kuss, Louise Bagnall, Patricia Tarbox.
He was a Veteran of the United States Army serving during World War II, and a life member of the American Legion Post #86 of Susquehanna and a member of the First Baptist Church of Susquehanna. He retired from the Erie Railroad as a carpenter after many years of service. He will be deeply missed by his family and many friends.
The funeral service was held on Thursday, April 19th at the Hennessey’s Funeral Home 747 Jackson Ave. Susquehanna with Pastor Gary Day officiating.
Burial was in the St. John’s Cemetery in Susquehanna, Pa.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Susquehanna. The family would like to thank his care givers; Barnes Kasson Hospital Staff and Dr. B. Patel.
Hazel Penny Adams, Hickory Grove, PA, age 60, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Wilson Memorial Medical Center on April 19, 2012 after a short battle with colon cancer and is now with her Lord and Savior.
She was born in Binghamton, NY. Penny was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was hard-working, enjoyed traveling and loved spending time with her family and friends. She took great joy in preparing special Sunday dinners and hosting holiday meals and barbecues. Having her family and friends close is what mattered most to her and it showed in her big bright smile.
She was a wonderful polka dancer and she especially cherished sitting by the pond and early morning coffee time with her dance partner, best friend and husband of 41 years, John. Penny and John worked side-by-side remodeling their beautiful farm house. She took great pride in caring for their home and spent hours tending to their country acreage, landscaping and working in her flower garden.
She enjoyed shopping, berry and apple picking, and baking pies and cookies with her daughter and grandchildren. Penny made the most amazing strawberry rhubarb sauce but was most “famous” for her delicious home-made applesauce.
Penny liked to have things neat, clean and organized and enjoyed working to achieve that. Throughout the years she worked as a patient’s assistant at Health Source of Great Bend in Hallstead, PA. She was a secretary and bookkeeper at Georgia Pacific and most recently enjoyed working with her son and nephew at Buck Ridge Bluestone in Montrose, PA.
Before her passing she spent her final weeks and special moments with her sisters-in-law Patty, Lisa, Jane and brother-in-law Chuck, as they lovingly helped to care for her. The family would like to thank all the doctors and nurses at Wilson Memorial Medical Center and the Wilson Oncology Department for their care and compassion during her treatment.
Penny is survived by her loving husband, John R. Adams; her daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Dave Miller; son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Lisa Adams; grandchildren, Christopher, Katelyn, Dawson, and Jack; her sisters and brothers-in-law, Arlene and Doug Pickett, Beverly and Bob Stankiewicz, Diane and Jerry Avery; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard and Betty Card, and Gary and Michele Card; her mother-in-law, Belva Adams; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Jane and Chuck Burr, Lisa and Dan Adams, Patty and Larry Pearson; and several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her father and mother, George and Hazel Card; and her precious grandchildren, Melissa Carlie and Jameson Leigh Adams.
A celebration of Penny’s life was held on Sunday, April 22, 2012 at the Bartron-Myer Funeral Home, Inc., Montrose, PA. There was a service at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 23, 2012 at the funeral home with the burial immediately following at the Montrose Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor Penny may do so by making a contribution in memory of her grandchildren to Crouse Health Foundation 736 Irving Avenue Syracuse, NY 13210.
John 3:3 “In reply Jesus declared, I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.” John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
James L. Spoor, 79, of Hallstead, PA went home to be with his Lord after a prolonged illness on April 16, 2012. He was predeceased by his aunt Mildred Spoor, who raised him and his first wife, Mary Ann.
He is survived by his second wife, Helene Spoor; a son, James M. and Cassie Spoor; two grandchildren, Remington and Kathrine; and several extended family members.
Prior to Jim’s retirement, he was employed with the State of New York working as a mental health aide at the Binghamton Psychiatric Center. He was a firm believer of community service and he served proudly with the Hallstead Fire Company, as well as a local police officer. He was honorably discharged from the US Air Force after serving in Korea. Jim continued his patriotism with his membership in the American Legion Post#357.
A funeral service was held Friday, April 20, 2012 at the Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home, Inc. Interment will be made in Round Cemetery, Union Dale, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may take the form of a donation to the Blue Ridge Sportsmen’s Club, P.O. Box 877, New Milford, PA 18834.