Donald Floyd Roe, 91, formerly of Hickory Grove, PA and Conklin, NY passed away April 11, 2018 at Good Shepherd Village in Endwell.
He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Anna (Rebich) Roe, of Endwell; his children, Mary Ellen (Robert) Steiner of Auburn, NY, Patricia Sweeney of Binghamton, Thomas (Kathy) Roe of Hallstead, PA, Jennifer (Barry) Gould of Tuscaloosa, AL; his grandchildren, Stephanie, Shannon, Michael, Bobby, Brittnee, Ashley, Abigail, Adam, Alexander, Nicholas and Zachary; 8 great-grandchildren; his sisters, Beatrice Tross and Betty Ruth Williams; brothers, William and Frederick Roe, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his parents, Leonard and Nettie (Meade) Roe; sisters, Arlene Decker, Lillian Hall and Beverly Lawrence; brothers, Leonard, Jr., Raymond and Robert Roe.
Donald served in the U.S. Merchant Marine and Coast Guard during WWII. He enjoyed a long career in the home fuel and oil business having worked for many years at Savory Oil and Mirabito Fuel group where he worked until his retirement. He was a 60 year Mason and Past Master of Canawacta Lodge 360 in Susquehanna, PA. He was also a former member of Kalurah Shriners and the Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F) Lodge in Susquehanna. For many years he and his family operated the produce stand in Hickory Grove, PA. He enjoyed eating at Bud's Place in Apalachin and The Little Venice in Binghamton. He was a generous and devoted father. He was a member of the Conklin Presbyterian Church.
Don's family expresses their deep appreciation to all those who thought of and visited Don, especially Helen, Carlton, and Kathy.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 am Saturday May 26, 2018 at the New Milford United Methodist Church, 69 Pratt St., New Milford.
Burial will follow in McKune Cemetery, Oakland, PA.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts be made to the Conklin Presbyterian Church, 1175 Conklin Rd., Conklin NY 13748.
Services were provided by the Hopler & Eschbach Funeral Home, 483 Chenango St. Binghamton. Those wishing are invited to sign Don's online guestbook at www.hefuneralhome.com.
Virginia C. Upright
Virginia (Gina) Upright, 85, of Starrucca, PA passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at the Forest City Nursing and Rehab Center in Forest City, PA.
Devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and neighbor, Gina lived life fully, living by the words of our Lord Jesus Christ. She raised her children, worked and played, all the while devoting her life to her loving husband, Carl, of 67 years. Having lost their oldest son, Brian, in Vietnam, she knew heartbreak but in spite of the sorrow, she found solace in God, to accept what she could not change; she trusted, never faltering from her belief in God. Along with their son, Brian, Carl and Gina had four other children, including son, Bradley Upright, married to Jean, son, Brent Upright, married to Mary Pat, son, Brett Upright, and daughter, Brenda, married to Bob Reddon. Carl and Gina were also blessed with grandchildren and great-grands that shared her life. Gina had four siblings, Arthur, Lorie, Vickie, and Ray, and many loving sister and brother-in-laws.
To know Gina was to love her. She loved her roles in life and all of us that were lucky enough to know her came away understanding what a good, honest, country lady she was. Gina could pull a trout out of any hole in the Starrucca Creek, pitched a mean softball, loved the outdoors and many an evening burned up the backyard with a challenging game of badminton or crochet. Bowling, golf, fishing and walking the roads of Starrucca with her husband was her life. She never turned away anyone in need.
Gina loved her flowers, including rose bushes that her mother, Edith Kopp, had given her to plant. Her Father, Stanley Kopp, passed on to Gina her love for the outdoors, watching the bears in her backyard, feeding the birds which perched on the feeders Carl made, and harvesting the many gardens that she and Carl planted together.
Gina will be cherished and live forever in the hearts of those who love her. Though absent in body, Gina will not be absent in spirit for all of us who love this dear lady. She will be with us at every sunrise and every sunset. It's our privilege to honor her memory.
A Private Service will be held at the family's convenience.
Arrangements by the Hennessey's Funeral Home, 747 Jackson Avenue, Susquehanna.