Carol Birdsall Brownell, 83, Altamonte Springs, FL passed away at her assisted living home at Bridgeport, Port Cardif on March 16, 2016 after a recent debilatating fall. Carol was under the tender care and nursing of Vitas Innovative Hospice Care.

Carol was preceeded in death by her parents, James and Lela Craft Birdsall, Susquehanna, PA, her husband for life of 58 years, Donald A Brownell, Port Orange, FL and his parents Clarence and Jeannette Birdsall Brownell, Starrucca, PA.

She is also survived by 3 of her 4 children, as first born Christine Brownell (Harold) Thorn passed away merely 3 weeks after her mother's death. Also surviving are daughters, Debi (George) Farmer, Nancy (Matt) Figura, son Donald A. Brownell, Jr. (Teresa) all of FL, and more than "in-laws", sister Pat (Tom) Dudley, brothers Ron (Laura) Brownell, Dave (Vicki) Brownell, all of Coxton Lake, PA.  Also 8 grandchildren, Shannon, Tracy Strong, Doug, Greg, Renee Brownell, Brandon Brownell, Dusty and Joshua Cartrette, 4 great grandchildren, Alexander, Aurora Molina, Kendall , Lacey Cartrette. Many other surviving neices, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins of the local area and throughout the country.

Carol was active for many years at the Starrucca United Methodist, Thompson Methodist Church, choirs, lawn suppers, etc. It was Carol's great joy to host several reunions of the Craft/Potter/Washburn/Tiffany families at the family property at Coxton Lake.

 A combined celebration of the lives of Carol Brownell and her daughter, Chris Brownell Thorn will be held at 11 am on August 13, 2016 at the North Jackson Cemetary, Rt. 92, Susquehanna, PA. All are invited to the Thompson Methodist Church for a fellowship luncheon with pictures, stories and shared memories.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Carol's name to the VITAS Community Connection, c/o VITAS Innovative Hospice Care, 2201 Lucien Way Suite 100, Maitland, FL 32751 at 407.875.0028, or online at vitascommunityconnection.org.

Arrangements by the National Cremation  & Burial Society in Oviedo, FL with the Woodlawn Crematory at 400 Woodlawn Cemetery Road, Gotha, FL 34734.

Roberta L. Kirsch, 68, formerly of Philadelphia and currently of Jackson Township, PA passed away on July 30, 2016 with her loving husband, Ralph C. Kirsch, of 50 years by her side.

She is survived by a brother, Gregory Cream.

Bobbie was a lover of animals and provided a home to many over the years. 

A funeral service was held on Thursday, August 4, at the Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home, Inc. in Montrose Cemetery.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. Thursday morning until the service begins.  Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to the National Wildlife Federation, P.O. Box 1691, Merrifield, VA 22116-1691.

Arrangements by Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home, 24 Susquehanna Ave., Hallstead, PA.