Obituaries

Anna Roe, 93, of Endwell, NY and formerly of Susquehanna, PA was reunited in Heaven with her husband of 68 years, Donald on April 10, 2024. Donald predeceased her April 11, 2018. She was also predeceased by her parents, Michael and Elizabeth Rebich; a very dear sister, Helen Whitehead.

Anna is survived by her children, Mary Ellen (Robert) Steiner, Patricia Sweeney, Thomas (Kathy) Roe, Jennifer (Barry) Gould; eleven grandchildren, Stephanie, Shannon, Michael, Bobby, Brittnee, Ashley, Alexander, Abigail, Adam, Nicholas, Zachary; five great-grandchildren; siblings, Elizabeth Holowonitch, Marion Tresfon, Andy (Patty) Rebich, Joann Bower, Peggy (Jim) Humpres, Michael (Lynn) Rebich, Kathy Burmeister; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members.

The family wishes to express their appreciation to her caregiver, Leslie Rivenburg for her devotion and compassion.

In her early years, Anna worked for Matis Lingerie in Susquehanna, PA. After moving to Hickory Grove, she tended to the family produce stand, selling sweet corn, various vegetables, and growing beautiful flowers. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed many years with Donald in Florida at their winter home. Anna was a hard worker and had a strong Christian faith.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00pm, Saturday, April 27, 2024 at the First United Methodist Church, New Milford, PA. Friends may call from 1-3pm at the church, prior to the service.

Inurnment will be made in McKune Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution in Anna's memory to the: First United Methodist Church, PO Box 436, New Milford, PA 18834.

Arrangements by the Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home, Inc., 25 Susquehanna Avenue, Hallstead.

Carolyn E. Rivenburgh, 77, of North Syracuse and formerly of Thompson died Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Syracuse. She was the widow of Thomas A. Rivenburgh, who died in 2022.

Born in Carbondale, she was the daughter of the late William D. and Elizabeth Mills Geesey. Carolyn was a graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School, Carbondale. She had been employed by the International Correspondence School, Scranton.

Carolyn was an active member of the Band Boosters at Susquehanna School District. She enjoyed bingo and was known for her outstanding needlework. She enjoyed hunting and fishing with her husband.

Surviving are two children, Linda Taylor and husband, Allen, of North Syracuse, NY, with whom she resided, Thomas Rivenburgh Jr. and wife, Joanne, of New Milford; four grandchildren, Kathryn Buckley, Kyle Rivenburgh, Chole Randall, Charlie Randall; great-grandson, Calum Mueller; two brothers and a sister, nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held on Friday, April 26th from 4:00 to 7:00pm at the Oliver Shifler & Scotchlas/ Joseph W Scotchlas Funeral Home, Inc., 621 Main Street, Simpson, PA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Wounded Warriors Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8526; or Muscular Dystrophy Association-Summer Camp, 1016 W. Jackson Blvd., # 1073, Chicago, IL 60607.

For directions or condolences visit: www.scotchlasfuneralhome.com.

Iva Westfall, 86, formerly of Susquehanna, PA passed away on April 19th, 2024, with her family by her side at her daughter's home in Doylestown, PA.

Predeceased by her husband, John (Curly) Westfall; parents, Iva V. Dawn and Robert Dawn; siblings, Florence Hoag, Robert Dawn, Richard Dawn; niece, Lora Lee Hoag.

She is survived by her daughter, Paige Capofari (Mark M Capofari); grandchildren, Ryan Krishnamurthy, Dylan Krishnamurthy; sister, Janet Bell (Charles Bell); beloved niece, Mary Margaret Smith (Ed Smith), Sharon Flannigan (Tom Flannigan), Dawn Hoag Grill (Gary Grill) and Michael Dawn.

Iva was born on Islip, Long Island on May 18, 1937, and then moved to Binghamton, NY for her formative years. Iva was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, but most of all she was a dedicated nurse and loved being one! Graduating Charles S. Wilson Hospital School of Nursing in 1958, she was selected Student Nurse of the Year and went to Chicago for the recognition ceremony.  Such a great accomplishment for a young woman in the day. After graduating she worked at Wilson Hospital in the preemie nursery as the Assistant Head Nurse. She married John (Curly) Westfall in 1965 and began her nursing career at Barnes-Kasson Hospital until she retired in 1999. An avid birdwatcher, movie fan, music lover and game enthusiast. She enjoyed canning and freezing vegetables from Curly's garden as well as helping him make sausages and different smoked meats. She loved to drive and travel to new places. She had many friends and enjoyed retirement by dining out, taking cruises, vacations and various senior bus trips with friends and family.

Iva was selfless and dedicated to her family. She gave up her relaxing life of retirement to help raise her two grandsons from the ages of 3 and 5 years old after the sudden passing of their father. She gave every ounce of her being to make sure that the boys excelled at school, hobbies and life. Iva was a devout Catholic, believed deeply in her faith and that she will be reunited with her loved ones.

Iva will be deeply missed by all whose lives she touched.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:30am on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at St. John's Church, 15 East Church Street, Susquehanna.

Interment will be held in St. John's Cemetery, Susquehanna, PA.

The family will receive friends Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 10:00am to 11:30am at Hennessey's Funeral Home, 747 Jackson Avenue, Susquehanna, PA.

Colin Shanley from New York City, who spent many summers at his grandmother's home in Oakland, PA passed away January 16, 2024.

Your grace, goodness and life lives on through family and friends.