Shirley Mae Arthur, 65, of Bonita Springs, FL, died Monday, January 4, 2016. Formerly of Susquehanna, PA, she had been a Bonita resident since 1998. She was born September 27, 1950 in Binghamton, NY, the daughter of Francis A. and Margaret J. (née Lewis) Connors.

Shirley was the Office Manager at Riebesell Chiropractic in Naples for many years.

Mrs. Arthur is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Ronald Charles Arthur; her beloved daughter, Christine (Timothy) Kordt of Antioch, IL; her grandson, Wrigley Charles Kordt; her brothers and sisters, Jane (Frank) Liles of Bonita Springs, FL, Patricia (Gregg) Fix of Goree, TX, Francis A. Connors Jr. of Bonita Springs, FL, Joseph (Carol) Connors of Bonita Springs, FL and Mary (David) Litchko of Kirkwood, NY; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and by her brother, David Connors.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Thursday, January 7, 2016 at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 28290 Beaumont Road, Bonita Springs.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Joanne’s House at Hope Hospice, 27200 Imperial Pkwy., Bonita Springs, FL 34135.

Online condolences may be offered at www.shikanyfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements by Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home, Bonita Springs, Florida.

Gary R. Colwell, Sr., 61, of Great Bend Township, PA went home to be with the Lord on January 4, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Belinda.

He is also survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary R. Jr. and Pam Colwell and Jason and Heather Colwell; three grandchildren, Grant, Olivia, and Ryan; his mother, Mary Holtzman; his father-in-law, Art Kopp; one sister, Della Trammel; and several cousins, including Jimmy Colwell and Tom Colwell. Gary was predeceased by his father, Ralph G. Colwell.

Gary was a machinist by trade and a farmer by heart. His greatest love was his grandchildren. Gary took great pleasure in being surrounded by his family on the farm.

The family would like to extend their appreciation to Sarah, Mary Pat, and Zach for their care and compassion.

A funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m., January 7, 2016 at the United Methodist Community Church, Great Bend, PA. Spring interment will be made in Newman Cemetery.

Arrangements by Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home, Inc., Hallstead, PA.

Should friends so desire, expressions of sympathy may take the form of a donation to the United Methodist Community Church, P.O. Box 586, Great Bend, PA 18821.

Rose Marie (Coccimigilo) Conigliaro, 93, was called home on the morning of Thursday, January 7, 2016. She was born in Scranton, PA on July 4, 1922. Rose moved to New Milford, PA in 1933 where she spent the remainder of her life surrounded by family and friends. Rose was preceded in death by her loving husband, Peter Albert Conigliaro; parents Anthony and Rose (Mendicino) Coccimigilo; six brothers; and one sister.

Rose inspired the lives of countless with her spirituality, infinite kindness, wisdom, generosity, and love.  She was best known as “Mom,” “Aunt Rose,” and “Grandma” to family and non-relatives alike. She and her late husband, Peter, owned and operated the Green Gables Restaurant for more than 50 years.  A devout mother and Catholic, Rose was a parishioner of the former St. John’s Church of New Milford (a mission church of St. Lawrence Roman Catholic Church), member of the Altar and Rosary Society and Church Choir, taught CCD classes, and acted as den mother for Boy Scouts.

Rose enjoyed a life of love and laughter. Whether she was making sauce and meatballs, tending her garden, saying daily rosaries, painting, traveling, playing pinochle, crocheting, or playing with her grandchildren, Rose could always be found with a smile on her face.  She was the picture of style and grace, doing everything with sophistication and love. She treasured many things, but most of all, the company she kept.

Rose’s counsel will never fade and many will miss sitting at her kitchen table soaking in her words of wisdom. She reminded others to “accept people for who they are” and to “take care of each other.”  She knew what was important in life and instilled those values in others through her words and her actions.  When her sons were young, she spent Sundays teaching them to dance in their living room. As her family grew in numbers and age, she taught them the value of togetherness. Her tight-knit family is a testament of her love.

Above all of her accomplishments and hobbies, Rose will be remembered as a mother—a mother of three sons and their spouses; a mother to her eight grandchildren; a mother to her four great-grandchildren; and a mother to her countless nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She is greatly admired and will be missed by all.

Surviving are her sons, Joseph (Diane) Conigliaro, Anthony (Diane Gathany) Conigliaro, and Peter (Carol) Conigliaro; her grandchildren, Peter Raymond Conigliaro, Joseph (Bobbi Jo) Conigliaro, Nicholas (Danica) Conigliaro, Michael (Kelsey Toomey) Conigliaro, Dina (Cameron) Eigner, Maria (Jason) Traino, Annette (Darren) Adair, Christa (John Mullin) Conigliaro; great-grandchildren, Cameron Franks, Peter Adair, Gianna Rose Traino, and Rose Adair and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Arrangements by Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home, Hallstead, PA. Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Lawrence Church, Great Bend on  January 11.

The Conigliaro family would like to send a sincere thank you to all of the staff and doctors at Hospice of the Sacred Heart. God bless each and every one of you.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made on Rose’s behalf to St. Lawrence Church, 380 Franklin St., Great Bend, PA 18801 or Hospice of The Sacred Heart, 600 Baltimore Drive, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.

Mr. Basil John Mushala, 68, of China Grove, NC passed away on December 23, 2015 after a long, hard battle with lung cancer.

He was born August 8, 1947 in Ararat, PA to the late Basil and Anna Seman Mushala. Basil graduated from Susquehanna Consolidated High School, class of 1965. He was a graduate of Sunny Broome Tech, Binghamton, NY. He was a veteran of the PA Army National Guard. He retired after 30 years from IBM, both Federal and Business divisions.  He moved his family to NC in 1979. He was also a licensed electrician. He loved to play racquetball and was a member of the Kannapolis YMCA where he played every Tuesday and Thursday. He enjoyed trips to Tennessee with his family and golfing with his friends and family, driving his Corvette and Harley.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Peggy Knapp Mushala; son, Jeff (Jody); daughter, Kim (Scott); grandchildren, Aspen, Karrigan, Dawson Mushala and Kelsey Riddle; brother, Peter Mushala, Belin, New Mexico; sisters, Helen Mushala, Mayfield, PA, Ann Wolfe, Uniondale, PA, Mary Mushala, Thompson, PA; several nieces and nephews and wonderful close friends.

Whenever he walked in to a room it lit up from that big smile and those bright hazel eyes. To know him was to know an amazing man, one who was selfless and humble in every way there was to be. He was an amazing husband, father, and “Gampa” and he will forever stay that way. It’s never a goodbye, just a see you later.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Levine Cancer Institute, 1021 Morehead Medical Drive, Charlotte, NC 28204.

Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Mushala family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.

Robert S. Samson stepped into Glory at 12:00am on January 5, 2016. Bob, Dad, Grampy, or Uncle Bob, as he was lovingly known, was born on October 17,1929 in Kirkwood, NY to parents, Frank R. and Cora Mildred Cook Samson.

As the youngest of seven children, Bob married Genevieve Sylvia Rome whom he called "Jeanie" on December 23,1950. He served as Corporal in the US Army from 1951 until 1953 during the Korean conflict. The couple was blessed with a daughter, Deborah Jean and son, Michael Robert; he loved being a father.

Bob was a truck mechanic for Cook brothers, Binghamton, NY for over 30 years and was a faithful member of First Baptist Church, Hallstead, PA for more than 55 years. He served as a Deacon, Trustee, Youth Leader, and Sunday school teacher throughout the years. In his spare time, he exercised his creativity with mechanical projects, working on his own cars and doing whatever he set his mind to do.

Mr. Samson adored his 5 grandsons, Matthew Robert Samson, Benjamin Michael Samson, Michael Joseph Hamblin, Kurtis Richard Samson, and Paul Brian Hamblin. "Grampy"was proud of his great grand children, Anna Mae, Elizabeth "Lizzy" Sue and Nolan James Samson, and Hannah Elizabeth and Rachel Olivia Hamblin.

Surviving are his wife, Jean, daughter, Debbie (Jerry), daughter-in-law, Sue (Fred) Mullen, sister, Jean Katleski, all of his grandchildren, great-grandchildren children listed above, and many nieces and nephews who have fond memories of his sense of humor and love for Jesus Christ. He is predeceased by his brothers, Frank, Perry, Douglas, Reeve and sister, Dorothy, along with his son, Michael Robert.

The family sincerely appreciates the compassionate care of Bob's loving caregivers who became like family at Fred and Harriet Taylor Health Center, Bath, NY where Bob spent his last days. He was "their Bob" and they were his special angels.

Funeral services were held at First Baptist Church, Pine Street, Hallstead, PA on Saturday, January 9, 2016. Arrangements are being made by Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home in Hallstead, PA. Memorial contributions can be made to First Baptist Church, Hallstead, PA 18822.

Christina Thorn, 35, of Hallstead, PA entered into rest on January 10, 2016.  She is survived by her fiancé, Toby Sparks.

Christina is also survived by two children, Kasandra and Cooper; her mother, Laura Connis; her father and step mother, Emery Thorn and Laureen Otasevic; paternal grandfather, Emery and Andrea Thorn Sr.; two sisters, Katrina Thorn and Kimberly Conrad; a brother, Emery Thorn III; step sisters and step brother, Jolene Conigliaro, Rebecca Otasevic, Danica Conigliaro, and Peter Otasevic; several nieces and nephews; and a great nephew.  She was predeceased by her sister, Rhonda Thorn, a niece, Breanna Barnes, and her paternal grandmother, Claudette Pratt.

Christina was a great mother, fiancée, daughter, sister, and aunt.  She thought the world of her children.  

The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Friday, January 15, 2016 at the Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home, Inc., Hallstead, PA.