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4/28/2013

Debra Jane Atwell NY 27

Debra Jane Atwell, 54, of East Main Street, passed away Sunday morning, April 28, 2013, at Glens Falls Hospital following a brief illness.

Born Aug. 19, 1958, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late George and Jane (McCane) Benton. She was a 1976 graduate of Indian Lake Central School, where she was a majorette, band member, playing the clarinet and an athlete.

Debbie married Thomas Atwell on April 17, 1976, at First Baptist Church of Indian Lake.

She was employed at Indian Lake bank, Grand Union, Jane and Cathy’s restaurant, and Stewart’s. In 1992, she began working for NYSDEC as a campsite caretaker at 8th Lake and Lake Durant.

Debbie enjoyed life as a wife and mother. She also enjoyed ice skating, skiing, riding motorcycle with Tom, snowmobiling and riding horses. She loved taking care of her pet birds and beagles.  She was a member of First Baptist Church of Indian Lake and was an AWANA leader, a member of the community band, president of Parker Benton American Legion Post No. 1392 Women’s Auxiliary, and Indian Lake Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. Debbie was very proud of her family who served their country: her uncle, Elmer Benton, who was killed in action during World War II; her father, George “Bud” Benton and her brother, Scott Benton, who both served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

She was predeceased by her grandparents, Milford and Lena Benton, and Burlin McCane; her parents, George and Jane Benton.

Survivors include her loving husband of 37 years, Thomas Atwell; three children, Timothy Atwell, Jenifer Atwell and Stephanie Atwell; two grandchildren; maternal grandmother, Ivetta McCane; Aiden Atwell and Jacob Hall; her siblings, Stephen (Theresa) Benton, James (Donna) Benton, Scott (Sandy) Benton, Gary (Kelly) Benton; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Miller Funeral Home, 6357 state Route 30, Indian Lake.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at First Baptist Church of Indian Lake, with the Rev. E. Paul Miller, pastor, officiating.

Burial will be in Cedar River Cemetery, Indian Lake.

Contributions in Debbie’s memory may be directed to Indian Lake Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 773, Indian Lake, NY 12842, First Baptist Church of Indian Lake, 18 Sabael Road, Indian Lake, NY 12842 or to Parker Benton American Legion Post No. 1392, P.O. Box 699, Indian Lake, NY 12842.

To express your condolences to Debbie’s family, please visit www.brewermillerfuneralhomes.com.

Late notice: April 13, 2013

In Memory of Patricia Ann Misek "Patti" TX 14
 

Date of Birth

September 6, 1949

Chicago, IL to Edward and Sandra Pilip

Married Joseph G. Misek in 1975.

 Date of Death

April 13, 2013 Blossom, TX.

  She is survived by her husband Joe, her daughter Lisa Searles and husband Michael of Rowlett, TX; her son Edward Misek of Sherman, Tx.; Mother Sandra Pilip of Blossom, Tx.; Brother Steven Pilip of Blossom,Tx.; grandchildren Anzlee, Krista and Ozlyn and several aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, and cousins.  She was preceded in death by her father Edward Pilip, brother Robert Pilip, daughter Tara Misek and in-laws Joseph and Doris Misek.
 
Mass of Christian Burial
Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church 
Officiating
Father Morgan White
Interment
Knights of Honor Cemetery Blossom, Texas

04/24/2013

Michael Peoples NJ 14

Mike Peoples was the Charter President of NJ 14, one of the brainchildren that formed the 1st Statewide Pig-Nic, was an Ex-Chief from Whitehorse Vol Fire Co, husband to Dot Peoples & the father of two.

Michael Peoples, 56, of Hamilton passed away Tuesday at home. Born in Yardville, Mike was a lifelong area resident.

A graduate of Steinert High School, he was retired from Acme Markets and was currently employed by Sherute LLC of Hamilton.

Mike enjoyed many hobbies over the years. He loved working on cars with his Dad, camping with family and friends and going to NASCAR races, but, most of all, riding his motorcycle and going on bike trips with some of his best friends.

Mike was a volunteer and Past Chief of White Horse Volunteer Fire Co. and was the founder and past-president of the Red Knights NJ 14 motorcycle club. He was the current treasurer for the NJ State Fireman’s Association.

He was a very loving and devoted husband, a proud father, son, brother and friend to many. He was looking forward to being a loving “Pop-Pop”, too.

Son of the late Paul Peoples and son-in-law of the late Richard W. Sost, Sr., he is survived by his loving wife Dorothy Sost Peoples, his daughter and son-in-law Bethany and Justin Duino, his son Michael J. Peoples and Erica Graziano, his mother Agnes Peoples, his brothers and sisters-in-law Paul and Linda Peoples, Jeffrey Peoples, Richie and Cindy Peoples, Bobby Peoples, and Brian and Marie Peoples, his sisters and brothers-in-law Marie Stype, Claire and Gary Wilson, Christine and Tony Ziegler and Terri and Brian Treanor, his mother-in-law Dorothy M. Sost, his brothers-in-law Richard W. Sost, Jr., Thomas Sost and wife Athena, his sisters-in-law Virginia Fratz and husband Gordon, Frances Sammons and husband Chris, and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, friends and brothers in fire service.

Funeral services will be Monday at 8:30 AM from Kingston & Kemp Funeral Home, 260 White Horse Ave., Hamilton (www.KingstonandKemp.com). Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 AM at St. Gregory the Great Church, 4680 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square.

Private cremation will follow.

Relatives and friends may call on Sunday from 4 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mike’s memory to National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, PO Drawer 498, Emmitsburg, MD 21727 (www.firehero.org) or NJ Fireman’s Home, 565 Lathrop Ave., Boonton, NJ 07005 (www.njfh.org).

04/22/2013

David Bourne SC 3

David Wayne Bourne, 53, husband of Gayle Rogers Bourne, entered into eternal life on Saturday, April 20, 2013. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2013, 11:00am, at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1400 Manor Boulevard, West Ashley. The family will receive friends immediately following. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Cancer Society.

Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.McAlister-Smith.com.

4/10/2013

Frank Walter PA 24

the family is planning a private service

04/09/2013

Angelo Sanchez SC 3

We are sorry to advise you of the passing of SC 3 member Angelo Sanchez this morning. 

Ceremony: Thursday 4/11/13

                  Dyal Funeral Home

                  303 S. Main Street

                  Summerville  SC 29483

In lieu of flowers please make donations to:  Low Country Firefighters Support Team

                                                                   2090 Executive Hall Road

                                                                   Charleston  SC 29407

Funeral Service in New York

Wake @ Robertaccio funeral Home 85 Medford Ave, Patchogue NY 11772 (631-475-7000)

Saturday & Sunday 2-4, 7-9

Burial Monday @ Pine lawn Memorial Park on 2030 Wellwood Ave Farmingdale NY 11735

New York Chapter 25, and 26 will be paying our respects Sunday Night at 7pm

Monday we will be escorting the casket from the funeral home to the grave site

04/09/2013

3/29/2013

Frank Walter PA 24

We are sorry to advise you of the passing of PA 24 member Frank Walter this morning. There is going to be no public services only a grave side service for family

03/20/2013

Michael Wetzel NY 33

POUGHKEEPSIE - Michael A. Wetzel, 53 of the Town of Poughkeepsie, died Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Poughkeepsie, he was the son of Albert and Joan Proscher Wetzel. He was a graduate of Arlington High School, Class of 1977 and attended Dutchess Community College. Mike began his career with NYS DOT for 3 years and then with NYS Thruway Authority as an environmental specialist. He stopped working this past November due to illness after 31 years.

On June 26, 1993 at St. Paul's Church in Pleasant Valley, he married Laura J. Pelton. Mrs. Wetzel survives at home.

Mike joined the Pleasant Valley Fire Co. in 1976 and is a life member. He was Assistant Chief of Dutchess County HazMat Team and Deputy Coordinator for Dutchess County Bureau of Fire.

He was a parishioner of St. Paul's Church in Pleasant Valley and a life member of Red Knights Motorcycle Club, NY Chapter 33 in Millbrook. He was involved with fundraising dinners at Pleasant Valley Fire Co., St. Paul's Church, Pleasant Valley Republican Club and with Motorcyclists Against Cancer. Mike was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and NY Mets fan.

In addition to his wife Laura, Mike is survived by his step son, Scott Lowe and his girlfriend Taylor Byram of Pleasant Valley; his sisters, Julie Beyer and her husband Ken of Hopewell Junction, and Patti Gerety and her husband John of Waretown,NJ; 28 nieces and nephews; 20 grand nieces and nephews; numerous aunts, uncles; and brothers and sisters in law.

Visitation will be Friday, March 22 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at Allen Funeral Home, 1605 Main St., Pleasant Valley. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 23 at 11 am from St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Route 44 and Traver Rd., Pleasant Valley. Interment will follow in Washington Hollow Cemetery in Pleasant Valley.

Memorial donations may be made in Mike's memory to Pleasant Valley Fire Co. Station 1 or St. Paul's Episcopal Church.

02/09/2013

Pamela Coyle, VT 4

PAMELA LEE COYLE FERRISBURGH - Pamela Lee Coyle, 64, went to be with her Lord Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, while vacationing in Florida. She was born May 26, 1948, in Burlington, the daughter of Oscar and Jane Tracy Jewell. She was a member of St. Peter's Church in Vergennes. She was a devoted wife, mother, godmother, grandmother and friend. Pamela worked as a personnel manager for Kmart in South Burlington and then she worked as a personal lines agent at Smith, Bell, and Thompson Insurance Co. in Burlington. Also, she was a caregiver for her beloved mother, husband and grandchildren. Pamela is survived by her children, Michael James Coyle and wife, Ronda, Pennilee CoyleShortsleeve, Jaimeelyn and husband, Garth Gaboriault, all of Ferrisburgh; eight grandchildren, Shane, Alex, Andrew, Shawna, Tyler, Schuyler, Caylib, and Zackerry; a brother and sister; and several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, at Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Vergennes from 3 to 6 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, at St. Peter's Church in Vergennes. Interment will be in St. Peter's Cemetery in Vergennes in the spring. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ferrisburgh Fire Department, Attn.: David Grippin, PO Box 25, North Ferrisburgh, VT 05473.

01/23/2013

Donnie Ferrish PEI 2

Born In: Summerside PE
Born: February 25th, 1945

Passed on: January 6th, 2013

The death occurred peacefully at his late residence on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013, of Donald William Ferrish of St. Nicholas and formerly of St. Eleanors, aged 67 years. Donald was born on Feb. 25, 1945, in Summerside to his late parents William "Bill" and Mary (nee Broome) Ferrish. Beloved husband of Adrienne (nee Arsenault) Ferrish and loving father of Bradley (Lauralee) of Greenwood, N.S., Roxanne of Trenton, ON., Albert (Amanda) of Dartmouth, N.S., and Justin of home (UPEI). Also lovingly remembered by his four grandchildren: Patrick, William, Amanda and Erica and several nieces and nephew. Survived by his brother and sisters: Frona Brown of St. Eleanors, Shirley MacNevin of Summerside, Erma MacDougall of Summerside, Deane (Edna) of Kensington, Helen Ferrish-Hogg of Summerside, Carol (Joe) Praught of Oromocto, NB., and Brenda Ferrish of Summerside. Besides his parents, Donald was predeceased by his brothers-in-law Wilf Brown and Harold MacNevin. Resting at the East Prince Funeral Home, 245 Pope Rd., Summerside, until Wednesday, Jan. 9, then to St. Paul's Church, Summerside, for a funeral mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment to take place at a later date in the church cemetery. Memorial donations in Donald's memory to the Oncology Unit of Prince County Hospital or to the Prince County Hospital Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Visiting hours on Tuesday evening only, 6-9 p.m. Online condolences can be sent to epfuneral@eastlink.ca. Arrangements entrusted to the East Prince Funeral Home, Summerside. Due to family allergies, please refrain from wearing perfumes or scents at the visiting hours and funeral mass.

01/10/2013

Alfred C. Klaiber

Charter member of NY 14

Alfred C. Klaiber, 69, of LaFayette, New York died Sunday, January 6, 2013 following a long battle with cancer. He was a proud and loving husband, father and grandfather.   Al retired from the LaFayette Highway Department.  He  loved watching his grandsons play Lacrosse, travelling, and riding his motorcycle.  He was a dedicated life member of the LaFayette Volunteer Fire Department and a charter member of the NY Red Knights Motorcycle Club Chapter 14.

Surviving are his wife of 48 years, the former Esther E. Page; three sons, Alfred, Jr. (Frances) Klaiber, Richard (Cathleen Ready) Klaiber and Karl (Barkley) Klaiber, all of LaFayette, New York; a daughter, Julie (John V) McMeekin of Trenton, Michigan; a brother, James Klaiber of Syracuse, New York;  six grandsons, several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be Thursday, January 13, 2013 from 4 to 7 p.m. with a funeral service to follow immediately at 7 p.m. at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, Inc., 2584 Field Lane, LaFayette, New York.  Burial will be private.

Contributions may be made to LaFayette Volunteer Fire Department, 2444 US Route 11, LaFayette, New York 13084

01/08/2013

Gary "Blue" Wilson PA 37

Weld Tooling employee was avid motorcyclist
Gary W. Wilson, 61, of Richeyville, died Tuesday, January 8, 2013, in UPMC-Presbyterian hospital, Pittsburgh.
Mr. Wilson was born February 15, 1951, in New Eagle, a son of J. Robert Sr. and Elisabeth McCrory Wilson.  He was a 1969 graduate of Bentworth High School.  Mr. Wilson had worked for Weld Tooling Corp., Canonsburg.
He was an associate member of Red Knights Motorcycle Club Chapter 37 in California, where he was active with club fundraising.
Surviving are three children, James Reade Wilson (Cheryl) of Seattle, Wash., Waneta Ulaszek (Thomas) of Richardson, Texas, and Tad E. Wilson (Rhonda) of Prosper, Texas; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
A brother, J. Robert Wilson Jr., is deceased.
At the request of the family, there will be no services at this time. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd., Robert K. McIlvaine, owner/supervisor, 27 Cherry Avenue, Houston, PA 15342. Condolences may be left by viewing the obituary at www.mcilvaine-speakman.com.

An avid motorcyclist, he enjoyed riding with his friends. He also was a Steelers fan and played paintball.

11/12/2012

Ramon John Lewis Leeworthy ON 7

LEEWORTHY, Ramon John Lewis - Former DuPont Employee, Kingston Township Volunteer Firefighter and Member of Red Knights Motorcycle Club. At home on Friday, November 9, 2012 in his 84th year following an 8 month illness. Loving husband of 61 years to Joan (Wilkinson). Dear father of Wendy Nagy and her husband Frank, and grandfather of Adam Winterstein (Sarah) and Jeffrey Nagy (Emma). Survived by his sister Diane Lloyd (George), his brother David (Pat) and several nieces and nephews. Respecting his wishes, cremation will be followed by internment at Glenhaven Memorial Gardens. IN CARE OF SIMPLER TIMES CREMATION SERVICE 613-389-7223 / 613-382-3683 on-line condolences www.simplertimes.org

10/18/2012 Update below this obituary

10/15/2012

 Wayne D. Cross NY 36

 Wayne D. Cross, 61, a retired water plant operator for Collins Correctional Center, where he worked for 38 years, died Saturday, October 13, 2012 in his home after a lengthy illness.   He was born December 14, 1950 in Gowanda, NY the son of the late Merton and Helen (VanRensselaer) Cross.

Wayne was life long member of Versailles United Methodist Church and attended Gowanda Free Methodist Church, a member of the Versailles Fire Department  serving as Fire Chief for 37 years and receiving the 1983 Fireman Of The Year award.  He also worked afternoon shifts for STEL, Inc. as a counselor in addition to his full time state job.  On behalf of the Gowanda Village Board, Gowanda's Mayor proclaimed this past Saturday as WAYNE CROSS DAY recognizing  his exceptional daily volunteerism as promoting positive change and inspiring others.  Wayne is recognized for providing community service with 37 years with the Gowanda Ambulance, as Chief of the Versailles Fire Department and a 15 year member of the Zoar Valley Rescue Squad.  Wayne will be remembered for his ability to play Santa and Easter bunny which he did for 25 years serving on the medical staff for the Jim Kelly football camps.  He was a ten year member of Gowanda Moose

He is survived by his wife of 42 years Linda (Catalano) Cross of Versailles, NY, whom he married July 9, 1970 in the Versailles Methodist Church, his son Wayne B. (Tonya) Cross of Versailles, his three daughters Tracy (Robert Jr.) Studley of Gowanda, Tamara (Mark) Ondus of Collins, NY, Michelle (Steve Jr.) Stockwell of Versailles, NY, his brother Donald (Dorothy) Cross  of Dunkirk, his sister Barbara (Robert) Irons of Franklin, PA, his sister in-law Nancy Cross, 15 grandchildren ,Justan, Alyssa & Savanna Studley, Hannah, Emma, Envy & Pierce Cross, Jacob Bean , Quentin Centner , Charlie, Nikolas & Tauni Ondus, Sebastian Luther, Christopher & Shaina Stockwell, his great grandson Noah Stockwell, several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Besides his parents he was by preceded in death by his brother Richard Cross.

Visitation will be held at Hills Funeral Chapel 255 Aldrich Street Gowanda NY  on Tuesday October 16, 2012 and Wednesday October 17, 2012  from 2-4 P.M. and 7-9 P.M.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at Hills Funeral Chapel. Rev. Vernon Saile of Gowanda Free Methodist Church will be officiating.  Burial will be in the Versailles Cemetery.

The Family Suggests Memorials to the Versailles Fire Dept. P O Box 8 Versailles, NY 14168

Hills Funeral Chapel

(716) 532-1318

10/18/2012 Update

I have the honor of attending the showing of a true volunteer firefighter yesterday. Wayne was the Chief of the Versailles fire Department where he served for 37 years. He was on the Gowanda Ambulance, the Zoar Valley Rescue Squad (for 15 years) and played Santa and the Easter Bunny for 25 years for his community.

There were many departments that took part in the Firefighter’s Service for him. Members of two RKMC chapters were in attendance.

While it was a long day (619 miles, 14.5 hours) is was an honor to represent the Red Knights for him and to meet the chapter members.

Fraternally,

Bill Snodgrass

Int. Executive Secrertary

10/02/2012

James Coyle of VT 4

I am sorry to report the passing of RKMC member James Coyle of VT 4. He passed away last night unexpectedly in his home.  A gallant effort was taken to revive him to no avail. He is the father of Michael Coyle, President of VT 4.

Calling hours are from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on October 5th at Brown-McClay, 48 South Maple Street, Vergennes,VT 05491.

Funeral is at 1:30 pm on October 6th at St. Peters,85 South Maple Street, Vergennes,Vermont 05491. 

Red Knights will meet at Brown-McClay at 12:30 pm and will escort to the church and then to the cemetery.  Again please let us know ASAP if you are able to attend.  When you attend wear your colors.

Thanks,

Karen Holbrook

Secretary

Red Knights VT IV

10/15/2012

 Wayne D. Cross NY 36

 Wayne D. Cross, 61, a retired water plant operator for Collins Correctional Center, where he worked for 38 years, died Saturday, October 13, 2012 in his home after a lengthy illness.   He was born December 14, 1950 in Gowanda, NY the son of the late Merton and Helen (VanRensselaer) Cross.

Wayne was life long member of Versailles United Methodist Church and attended Gowanda Free Methodist Church, a member of the Versailles Fire Department  serving as Fire Chief for 37 years and receiving the 1983 Fireman Of The Year award.  He also worked afternoon shifts for STEL, Inc. as a counselor in addition to his full time state job.  On behalf of the Gowanda Village Board, Gowanda's Mayor proclaimed this past Saturday as WAYNE CROSS DAY recognizing  his exceptional daily volunteerism as promoting positive change and inspiring others.  Wayne is recognized for providing community service with 37 years with the Gowanda Ambulance, as Chief of the Versailles Fire Department and a 15 year member of the Zoar Valley Rescue Squad.  Wayne will be remembered for his ability to play Santa and Easter bunny which he did for 25 years serving on the medical staff for the Jim Kelly football camps.  He was a ten year member of Gowanda Moose

He is survived by his wife of 42 years Linda (Catalano) Cross of Versailles, NY, whom he married July 9, 1970 in the Versailles Methodist Church, his son Wayne B. (Tonya) Cross of Versailles, his three daughters Tracy (Robert Jr.) Studley of Gowanda, Tamara (Mark) Ondus of Collins, NY, Michelle (Steve Jr.) Stockwell of Versailles, NY, his brother Donald (Dorothy) Cross  of Dunkirk, his sister Barbara (Robert) Irons of Franklin, PA, his sister in-law Nancy Cross, 15 grandchildren ,Justan, Alyssa & Savanna Studley, Hannah, Emma, Envy & Pierce Cross, Jacob Bean , Quentin Centner , Charlie, Nikolas & Tauni Ondus, Sebastian Luther, Christopher & Shaina Stockwell, his great grandson Noah Stockwell, several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Besides his parents he was by preceded in death by his brother Richard Cross.

Visitation will be held at Hills Funeral Chapel 255 Aldrich Street Gowanda NY  on Tuesday October 16, 2012 and Wednesday October 17, 2012  from 2-4 P.M. and 7-9 P.M.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at Hills Funeral Chapel. Rev. Vernon Saile of Gowanda Free Methodist Church will be officiating.  Burial will be in the Versailles Cemetery.

The Family Suggests Memorials to the Versailles Fire Dept. P O Box 8 Versailles, NY 14168

Hills Funeral Chapel

(716) 532-1318

10/01/2012

George Witt OK 6

George Edgar Witt, 67 of Kingston, Oklahoma passed away Monday, October 1, 2012 at his home in Kingston. He was born on March 11, 1945 in Stoughton, Massachusetts to the late Edgar Witt and Hattie Eliza Holmes Witt. George was raised in Stoughton and later joined United States Marines. He married Charlotte Mary White on May 19, 1968 in Brockton, Massachusetts. George lived in Lakeville, Massachusetts before moving to Oklahoma City in 1969. He worked for the Oklahoma City Fire Department from 1969 to 1985. George lived in Maine before moving to Lake Texoma in 1990 where he lived the rest of his life. He worked for the Marshall County Sheriff Department, Kingston Police Department, as a Park Ranger and Plumber. George was a member of the Masons, Shriners and the VFW-American Legion. George enjoyed playing golf with his granddaughters who were the joy of his life, riding motorcycles, fishing, flying his plane and shooting his guns at the range.

He is survived by: Wife: Charlotte Witt, Kingston, Oklahoma
Daughter: Patti Feltman and husband Gary, Durant, Oklahoma
Granddaughters: Gabbi, Lexi, and Maddi Feltman, Durant, Oklahoma
Sister: Edna Avery and husband Bill, Laconia, New Hampshire
Sister in-law and Brother in-law: Dona and Skip Schofield, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Nephews and Nieces: Sean Avery, Laconia, New Hampshire
Scott and Debbie Stevens, Jaffery, New Hampshire
Billy and Cassie Avery, Londonderry, New Hampshire
Jodi and Dawn Boston, Yukon, Oklahoma
Artie and Beth Schofield, Mustang, Oklahoma
Billy and Cheryl Yankauskas, Randolph, Massachusetts Casket Bearers: Arthur Schofield, John Adair, Jeff Adair, Gary Feltman, John Canoe and Scott Brown
Honorary Bearers: Oklahoma City Fire Department, Kingston Police Department, Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, Bill, Billy and Sean Avery, Scott Stevens.

Military Honors: Oklahoma City Fire Department Honor Guard

The funeral will be in Kingston, Oklahoma at 14:00 on Friday , October 5^th, 2012. at Watts Funeral Home 707 Highway 70 N Kingston,OK 73439

09/27/2012

James Bonazzo CT 7

Bonazzo, JamesJames P. "Rev" Bonazzo, age 59, beloved husband of Shirley Coddington Bonazzo, of Trumbull, passed away peacefully in his home on September 27, 2012. In addition to Shirley, his devoted wife of 11 years, Jim will be dearly remembered by his most cherished daughter, Neve Bonazzo; his two step-children, whom he loved as if his own, Charles DiLullo, of New Mexico, Nicole Osborne, of Trumbull; his mother, Mildred Lucy Bonazzo, of Trumbull; one sister, Grace Krzynowek, and her husband, William, of Trumbull; one aunt, Evelyn DiLalla, and her husband, John, of Bridgeport; two brothers-in-law, Jack Coddington, and his wife, Jean, of Seymour, Brian Coddington, and his wife, Heidi, of Oxford; three sisters-in-law, Sharon German, and her husband, Donald, of Milford, Nancy DeLeo, and her husband, Craig, of Milford, Barbara Ann Gowisnock, and her husband, Stanley, of Bethany, Beverly Coddington Kwiatkowski, of Florida; many nieces,nephews, and cousins; also, a special nephew, whom was like a son, Billy Krzynowek, of Bridgeport and special niece and goddaughter, Mary Krzynowek, of Trumbull. Jim was predeceased by his father, Joseph Bonazzo; his parents-in-law, John and Agnes Coddington; and brother-in-law, Ronald Coddington.

Born and raised in Bridgeport, Jim had been a resident of Trumbull for 20 years. He graduated from Kolbe High School in 1972, and Sacred Heart University in 1976. He served as a firefighter for the City of Bridgeport for 20 years before his retirement in 2001. Jim was a member of the Firefighter Union Local #834, the Red Knights Chapter 7, the Southern Connecticut Riders Association, of which he was a co-founder, the Germania Schwaben Club, B.A.R.F., and the Cruisin' East Classical Car Club. Through many of these organizations, Jim worked with fellow members and dear friends to promote successful toy drives for children and fundraising events for people in need. A car, truck, and motorcycle enthusiast, Jim loved his road trips to Daytona and Disney, as well as upstate Vermont and more. He shared these memorable adventures with Shirley, Neve, his nephew Billy, and close friends whom he regularly rode his Harley Davidson with.

A man of warmth and compassion for others, Jim truly knew the importance of showing those he loved that he cared for each and every one of them. He will be deeply missed as a husband, father, son, brother, uncle, godfather, and friend. Calling hours will be held on Monday from 3 to 8 PM in the Lesko & Polke Funeral Home, 1209 Post Road, in Fairfield Center. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11 AM DIRECTLY at Christ the King Church, Trumbull, with interment to follow in St. John's Cemetery, Monroe. Memorial contributions may be directed to: The Neve Bonazzo Education Fund, c/o: William Krzynowek, 25 Cartright Street (Unit 8A), Bridgeport, CT 06604. To order flowers online, travel directions, or to sign his guest register, please visit www.LeskoPolkeFuneralHome.com

09/25/2012

Justin Hueston KS 1

Spc. Justin Michael Hueston, 22, a resident of Mapleton, Kan., died Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, at the Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Mo., following injuries received in a motorcycle/auto accident earlier in the day. He was born Nov. 15, 1989, in Fort Scott, Kan., the son of Michael R. Hueston and Ginger E. Button Hueston. He graduated from Uniontown High School with the class of 2008. He was a member of FFA, FCA, football, band, choir, KAYS, and Upward Bound. He married Katie Lynn Oharah on Oct. 11, 2008, at Fort Scott, Kan.

Justin served his country in the National Guard with the 891st Engineering unit from Iola, Kan. He was deployed in Africa with the 1161st unit out of Hutchison, Kan. He was an EMT for Vernon County, Mo. He was a volunteer firefighter and served as Assistant Fire Chief in Mapleton. He was a member of the RIT team, and also worked construction when he had time. He worked as a lab assistant at Fort Scott Community College for EMS training, and previously in the maintenance department. He had also worked at Topco Laminates in Fort Scott. He enjoyed participating in tractor pulling and his new truck. He was a member of the Red Knights motorcycle club and a member of the Mapleton United Methodist Church. Justin was always helpful to anyone requiring his assistance. He loved spending time with his family, especially his children. He will be greatly missed.

Survivors include his wife, Katie; a son, Colby Hueston; and a daughter, Paityn Hueston, all of the home; his parents, Mike and Ginger Hueston, Mapleton; a brother, Zak Hueston, Mapleton; maternal grandparents, Bobby and Judy Button, Fort Scott; paternal grandparents, Raymond and Joyce Hueston, Mapleton; and in-laws Lynne and Marla Oharah, Uniontown. Also surviving are numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by an infant sister, Stephanie Hueston; great-grandparents, Walt and Faye Sutterby, Bill and Virginia Moore, and Merle and Mable Button; and a cousin, Jeff Sutterby.

The Rev. Glen Duderstadt will conduct funeral services at 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 29, at the West Bourbon Elementary School gymnasium in Uniontown. Burial will follow in Mapleton Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted by the Kansas Army National Guard. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., Friday, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorials are suggested to either the Colby and Paityn Hueston Scholarship Fund or Vernon County Ambulance District Toys for Tots, and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, P.O. Box 347, 201 S. Main, Fort Scott, KS 66701.

Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

09/20/2012

“Jack” Stanley Lundin  VT 2

Stanley “Jack” W. Lundin, 60, of South Londonderry, died early Wednesday morning September 19, 2012.

He was born January 2, 1952, to Stanley and Virginia Lundin.

Jack lived in South Londonderry all his life, being a third-generation well driller with his brother Ken of Carlson and Lundin Artesian Wells Inc. since 1968.

Jack attended the Londonderry School, graduated from Burr & Burton in 1970, and graduated from Vermont Technical College in 1972, with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Jack had a love for the outdoors, enjoyed walking with his dog Nona, often played Friday night cards games with his friends, fishing on Gale Meadows, hunting, as well as observing the wildlife that crossed his land.

Jack had a passion for helping others. As he wrote on Facebook, “My life is devoted to those that need help or assistance.” He joined Champion Fire Co # 5 of South Londonderry in 1984, and most recently served as the Assistant Chief. He was also a member of Londonderry Volunteer Rescue, serving since 1998 as an EMT-I-03.

Jack was a good friend to all, and was always willing to help out whenever he could.

He loved to ride his motorcycle and was a member of The Red Knights.

Survivors include a brother, Kenneth Lundin, a nephew, James Lundin, and two cousins.

There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held on Monday, September 24, 2012, at 2 p.m. at the Londonderry Town Hall on Middletown Road in South Londonderry, with burial to follow at Glebe View Cemetery.

A reception will be held at the Londonderry Volunteer Rescue building on Route 100 in Londonderry after the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Londonderry Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 911, Londonderry, VT 05148; or Champion Fire Co. # 5, P.O. Box 5, South Londonderry, VT 05155.

09/19/2012

Howard Echard PA 11

Howard E. Echard Jr., 63, of Butler passed away at 4:56 p.m. Tuesday at the Good Samaritan Hospice Unit at Concordia.
He was born Sept. 24, 1948, in New Kensington to the late Howard E. Echard Sr. and Isabella (Hooks) Echard.
He worked for the Pullman Standard Car Co. until it closed in 1973, and then he worked for the Butler VA Medical Center as a firefighter, retiring in 2004. He was a Methodist.
Howard was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in the Vietnam War. He was a volunteer firefighter and EMT for the Unionville Volunteer Fire Company.
Howard is survived by his wife, Meade Echard, who he married Aug. 29, 1970; one daughter, Kathy Shuler and her husband, Joshua, of Butler; one granddaughter, Aubrey Shuler; one brother, John Echard and his wife, Cindy, of Murrysville; five sisters, Joan Powell and her husband, Jack, of Lower Burrell, Pat Landis of Lower Burrell, Sara Bodnar and her husband, John, of Arnold, Kathy Stone and her husband, Keith, of New Kensington and Alice Briggs and her husband, Daniel, of Vandergrift; and a number of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Paul Echard, and two sisters, Barb Carroll and Janice Farah.
ECHARD - There will be no public visitation or funeral service for Howard E. Echard Jr., who passed away Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012.
Arrangements are being handled by the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, 124 E. North St., Butler.
Online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.

09/14/2012

 Jimmy Jones NC 12

Funeral arrangements are being made by

L Harold Poole Funeral Home

944 Old Knight Rd.

Knightdale N.C.27545

Services will be on Sunday 9/16/12 at 2:00 pm at:

Wake Cross Roads Baptist Church

3329 Forestville Rd.

Raleigh NC 27616

09/05/2012

C. Luther Hitchens MD 3

C. Luther Hitchens, 65 of Delmar died Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center. Born in Delmar, MD he was the son of the late Vaughn Hitchens and Florence Erma Bolen Hitchens.
Luther was a United States Army Veteran having served in the Vietnam War. He was a life member of the VFW Post 8276, Delmar, life member and past Commander of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 34, Commander of the Military Order of Cooties Pup Tent 6, Commander of the American Legion Post 15 Glen Rayne, and past Deputy Mayor of Delmar, MD. He was also a member of the Red Knights Maryland Chapter 3.

He is survived by his wife and companion of 30 years, Donna Hitchens; three daughters, Debbie Lewis and her husband Kevin, Bridget Kemp, and Donna Ann Deimler; son, Lou Hitchens; eight grandchildren, Tyler, Christy, Donavan, Colton, Braiden, Anya, Christopher, and Samantha; a sister, Vonette Hitchens; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service with military honors will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Bounds Funeral Home on East Main Street in Salisbury. His son-in-law, Kevin Lewis and his brother-in-law, Byron Shores will officiate. Interment will follow in Springhill Memory Gardens in Hebron. Friends may call Friday evening from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Donations may be made in memory of Luther to VFW Post 8276, 200 W. State Street, Delmar, MD 21875. Visit www.boundsfuenralhome.com to send letters of condolence.

08/16/2012

Carolyn Bartlett Charter Member of OH 1

Carolyn W. Bartlett, age 67, of Geneva-on-the-Lake since 1976, died Thursday, August 16, 2012, at UHHS Geauga Regional Hospital.

She was born Feb. 6, 1945, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Percy E. Jr. and Carolyn L. (Vaughn) Stewart. She married James L. Bartlett on April 1, 1976, in Geneva, Ohio.

Carolyn was a Firefighter/EMT for several years with the Geneva-on-the-Lake Fire Dept. During the summers, she was a store clerk at Allen's General Store at the lake and at the voting polls.

She was a member of Geneva-on-the-Lake Blazettes and Ladies Auxiliary Ashtabula Co. Fire Association. She liked being with family, motorcycle riding, was a Browns and NASCAR fan and a "popcorn operator specialist".

Survivors include her husband, Jim; children, Brad Knapp of Medina, Kristy Knapp-Zalimeni of Ashtabula and Brenda Knapp of Geneva-on-the-Lake; grandchildren, Jake and Ryan Knapp, Amber Zalimeni and Brianna and Ayden Knapp; brother, Pete Metz of N. Ridgeville; sister, Patricia (Jeff) Haralson and her mother, Carolyn Robertson, both of Northfield.

She was preceded in death by her father.

Memorial Service will be 8 p.m., Wednesday, August 22nd, at WALKER FUNERAL HOME, 828 Sherman St., Geneva, with the Rev. Bruce Hitchcock, of Geneva First United Methodist Church, officiating.

Calling Hours will be from 6 p.m. until time of Service, Wednesday, at the Funeral Home.

Contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, 4500 Rockside Road, Suite 440, Independence, Ohio 44131.

Obituary and condolences at starbeacon.com.

08/12/2012

Tom Wilcox ON 1

Tom Wilcox, President of the Red Knights Ontario 1 (Toronto) - and Canada's first RK Chapter - passed away suddenly last weekend.  Tom was an integral part of the Club and at the forefront for many years ensuring that our Community was well served and initiatives such as the Salvation Army Toy Drive and The Camp Bucko Motorcycle Rides (Burn Kids), were recognized and supported by our Members, and all other Chapters across Ontario and Internationally.  Tom was 63 years of age and served as an Active Member of the Red Knights Motorcycle Club for over 25 years.  Tom is survived by his 3 sons, Shawn, Jeffery and Michael, and his wife Anne Botond and her children Erika, Laura and Brendan.  

Tom was initially a member of 'Ontario 7'...presumably in the early 80's and made his way 'home' to us here at RKMCON1 by mid-1980.

08/12/2012

William Ulrich NY 40

William R. “Oatmeal” Ullrich, 70, of South Otselic, NY, passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2012, as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Oatmeal was born in Queens, NY on August 13, 1941, a son of the late William H. and Adelaide Bowman Ullrich.  He owned and operated the Otselic Valley Garage since 1989 and was a 20-year member of the South Otselic Fire Department.  He was also a member of the Otselic Valley Grange, served as a trustee for the Valley View Cemetery Association, and was a member of the Red Knights Motorcycle Club NY Chapter 40.  Oatmeal was a respected member of the Otselic Valley community and was always willing to lend a helping hand.  A loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, he will be dearly missed by everyone who knew him.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Roberta Ullrich; a son, Robert Ullrich and his companion, Cindie Palmer of S. Otselic and her children, David and Pamela and her six grandchildren; daughters, Deborah DeVinne and her husband Pete of Norwich, and their children and Oatmeal's granddaughters, Kimberly and Erin, and Kathleen Ullrich and her companion, Gino Shaw, of Syracuse.  He also leaves behind his close friends of whom he thought of as brothers, Eddie, Mike and Harry Spahn and those he thought of as sons, Erik Bluemke and Jonathan Kenn.

Funeral services will be held at the South Otselic United Methodist Church on Thursday, August 16, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Carl Johnson officiating.  Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery.  The family will be present to receive friends at the K.L. Sharp Funeral Home, Cincinnatus, NY on Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Expressions of sympathy in memory of Oatmeal may be directed to the South Otselic Fire Department, P.O. Box 103, South Otselic, NY 13155.
 

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08/05/2012

Garry B. Jenkins VA 7

7/12/2012

Gail Jordan NH 9

Enfield, NH – Gail L. Jordan, 30, died Thursday, July 12, 2012 at Mass General Hospital in Boston, MA.

She was born January 20, 1982 in Woodsville, NH a daughter of Galen and Barbara (Ray) Marsh, Sr. and grew up in Bristol, NH, graduating from Newfound Regional High School. At the age of fifteen, Gail was diagnosed with leukemia, which with the help of her family, especially her brother Gary who donated his bone marrow to Gail, she was able to survive. During that illness, she was so determined not to get behind in school and to graduate with the rest of her class that she had a tutor, Mary Gallagher come to her home to teach her so that she would finish school on time. Later at the age of twenty-one, she again battled cancer, this time against Hodgkin's lymphoma which she fought to overcome, only to battle against H1N1 and double pneumonia just two years ago. Through it all, Gail continued to live life to the fullest and always have a positive outlook on things as well as become known as a fierce fighter.

While in high school Gail played on the field hockey team and took a large role in helping to plan class trips. In her time since high school she has worked as an office manager at her father’s business, Galen Marsh & Sons Inc. as well as a pharmacy tech at Walmart in Lebanon. Gail will be remember for her bubbly personality, whose loss will surly leave a larger hole in the lives of those who knew her as well as a wonderful step-mother and step-grandmother to her husband’s family and aunt to all of her nieces and nephews.

In her spare time she was an avid motorcycle rider and a member of the Red Knights Motorcycle Club, Chapter 9.

Gail is survived by her husband Matt of Enfield; her father and step-mother Galen March, Sr. and Shelly Ramsey of Bristol, NH; her mother Barbara Boyd of Paris, TN; three step-sons Patrick, Alan and Austin Jordan all of Lebanon, NH; a step-granddaughter Jasmin Jordan of Lebanon; eight brothers Gary Marsh of Thornton, NH; Galen “Wink” Marsh, Jr., Michael Plummer, Phillip Plummer all of Alexandria, NH; SPC Jessie Gibbs of Paris, TN; Kevin, Christopher and Douglas Ramsey, Jr. all of Bristol; three sisters Shilo Marsh of Bristol, NH; Brandy Jessmin of Alexandria, NH and PFC Crystal Gibbs of Paris, TN as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. She is also by her closest friends Heidi and Kevin Carley and David and Christine Ross all of Enfield as well as Joanie Willette of Gray, ME.

Family and friends may call at the Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon on Friday, July 20, 2012 from 4 -7 PM. A graveside service for Gail will be held on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 2PM in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Enfield.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the MGH Cardiac Care Unit, 165 Cambridge St., Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114 or the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168.

07/08/2012

Rev. William Williamson PA 24

William “Bill” S. Williamson of Grove City, formerly of Alden, N.Y., died at 11:20 a.m. Sunday (7-8-12) after a brief illness. He was 52.

Mr. Williamson was born Feb. 3, 1960, in Niagara Falls, N.Y., to William R. and Lucille B. Stephen Williamson.

He graduated from Alden High School in 1978 and from Philadelphia Biblical University in 1987.

He married Deborah J. Chandler on May 23, 1987.

Mr. Williamson was an associate pastor at Grove City Alliance Church, where he had been a member of the church staff since 2005. He also owned and operated AYS “At Your Service” landscaping, snow removal and lawn mowing for several years. It was a business he started to help inviduals who were in need in the Grove City area.

He was formerly employed by George Junior Republic, Pine Township, for 16 years, and during many of those years Bill and his wife were counselor parents.

Before moving to Grove City he was employed by Corfu Machine Co., in Corfu, N.Y., where he was a customer service representatve. He also served as interim pastor of Faith Fellowship Church, Clarence, N.Y.  Mr. Williamson was a member of Pine Township Engine Co. No. 85, serving as chaplin since 2008. Also, he was a member of both the Red Knights Motorcycle Club (a fireman’s motorcycle club) and Spike’s Motorcycle Club, serving as sergeant-at-arms.

Throughout his life he enjoyed bull riding and was a former bull rider and clown for the Circle C Ranch in Delevan, N.Y.

He is survived by his wife, at home; three children, Charissa J. Williamson, William D. “Bill” Williamson and Moriah J. Williamson, all Grove City; his father, Lancaster, N.Y.; a sister, Theresa A. Hoffman and her husband Curtis, Clarence, N.Y.;  three brothers, Stephen R. and his wife Michelle, Alden; Robert W., New Lebanan, Ohio; and Richard A. and his wife Tammy, Alden. Many other relatives survive.

He was preceded in death by his mother.

Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to the Pine Township Engine Co. No. 85, P.O. Box 627, Grove City.

Service: 2 p.m. Saturday (7-28-12) in the auditorium of Grove City High School, 511 Highland Ave., Grove City, with the Rev. Paul Renicks, youth pastor of Grove City Alliance Church,  officiating.

Burial: Marilla Cemetery, Marilla, N.Y.

07/07/2012

Julie Pszczolkowski NJ 23

Julie was the partner of Charter member Bob Worrell.  Julie is a life member and Vice-president of the Scullville Volunteer Fire Co #3 ladies auxiliary and has worked tirelessly in support of the fire service. Pszczolkowski, Julia E. (nee Zsuffa), 64 of Egg Harbor Township, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center - City Division, on Friday, July 6, 2012, after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

She was born on December 4, 1947 in Amityville, NY to the late Eugene and Mary Zsuffa. She grew up in Long Island and played many sports throughout school. She graduated from Massapequa High School and went on to receive her Bachelors of Science from the State University of New York College at Brockport. She then graduated from Perdue University and received a Masters of Science in Education.

Julie moved to Egg Harbor Township, and was an elementary school teacher in the Wildwood School District. She was then employed by Egg Harbor Township Town Hall as a Township Clerk, and then as Mayor's secretary. She then went back to teaching and was employed by the Egg Harbor Township Board of Education. She retired in July of 2011 after 28 years of teaching. During this time she was a volunteer member of the Egg Harbor Twp. Ambulance Squad for 19 years, and was the Assistant Chief for many of those years. Julie was also a member of the Scullville Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary for 16 years, and was Vice President for the past seven years. She was also an associate member of the Audubon Park Volunteer Fire Company. Julie had recently become a member of the Red Knights Motorcycle Club.

Julie always enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her granddaughters, Samantha and Abigale. She also loved to drive her 1979 Corvette. Julie had a smile and a personality that could light up a room. Anyone who knew her, loved her.

She is survived by a son, James and his wife, Paula; a daughter, Michelle D'Arcangelo and her husband, Robert; granddaughters Samantha and Abigale; her fiance, Robbert Worrell; brother Eugene Zsuffa and his wife, Betty Lou; sister Mary Zsuffa; sister-in-law Barbara Zsuffa; many nieces and nephews; her favorite pup, Tyson; and many close friends.

She was predeceased by her parents, Eugene and Mary Zsuffa; and her brother, Michael Zsuffa.

A visitation will be held on Monday, July 9, 2012 from 6:00pm until 9:00pm at Adams-Perfect Funeral Home, 1650 New Road, Northfield. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at 11:00am at St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church, 5021 Harding Highway (Rt. 40), Mays Landing. A visitation will be held on Tuesday at the church from 10:00am until the time of the Mass.

Memorial donations may be made to Scullville Volunteer Fire Company, 1708 Somers Point - Mays Landing Road, Egg Harbor Twp., NJ 08234.

The family requests to please wear bright colors to truly celebrate Julie's life in the way she lived in. 

There will me a reception at Scullville Fire house after the mass

Arrangements entrusted to and condolences may be left for her family at: adams-perfect.com

06/19/2012

Don Hines NY 40

Donald Bruce Hines, 66, of Marathon, NY, "answered his last fire call" on Monday, June 18, 2012, after a brief illness, surrounded by his family and friends at the Cortland Regional Medical Center. Donald was born July 3, 1945, in Cortland, the son of the late Donald R. and Myrtle "Tiny" Hines. He married Shirley Smith on October 26, 1968. Donald retired from SUNY Cortland as Supervisor in Computing Operations in 1999 after 34 years. At the time of his death, Donald was employed as a school bus driver for the Marathon Central School District and was a "right-hand man" at AC Baker and Nichols Funeral Homes.

He resided in Marathon his entire life and was active in his community. He proudly served 49 years with the Marathon Fire Department. Donald is survived by his wife, Shirley; son, Christopher (Cheryl) and his granddaughter, Kaitlin Osborne of Cortland; brothers, Ralph (Lori) Hines of Texas and Bill Fritts of Oxford, NY; sister, Colette Fritts of Florida; brother-in-law, Gene (Sally) Smith of Homer, NY; and sister-in-law, Debbie (Alan) Webb of Kingston, Ontario; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. In addition to his parents, Donald was predeceased by his brother, Edward; and his stepfather, Earl Fritts.

Friends are invited to call from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Marathon Fire Department on Peck Street, Marathon. A funeral service will be lead by Pastor Archie Smith, of Lapeer Christian Church, on Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the Marathon Fire Department and burial will follow at the Marathon Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by AC Baker Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to The Donald B. Hines Scholarship Fund (mail to PO Box 279, Marathon, NY 13803) or Marathon Area Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Inc, (MAVAC) (mail to PO Box 132, Marathon, NY 13803).

Don asked Saturday before he passed if his friend Leon would ride his bike on the way to cemetery and the Red Knights would lead the way.

06/04/2012

Lavana Gibbs  NC 8

Lavana Scaff Gibbs, 69, of 505 Jessup Street, Elizabeth City, NC died Monday, June 4, 2012 at her residence.  A native of Pasquotank County, she was the daughter of the late James Ernest Scaff and Margaret Long Scaff and the wife of Leonard Edward Gibbs, Sr. of the residence.  Mrs. Gibbs was a floral designer with Mildred’s Florist and a member of Fountain of Life Church.

 Besides her husband she is survived by three daughters, Mildred S. Williams and husband Danny, Cynthia Faye Drew and husband Jerry and Leona Griggs and husband Randy, all of Elizabeth City, NC; three sons, Leonard Edward Gibbs, Jr. and wife Sherry and Kevin Scott Gibbs and wife Eilene all of Elizabeth City, NC, and Michael David Gibbs and wife Michelle of Hampton, VA; three sisters, Marian Russell and Joyce Key of Elizabeth City, NC and Carolyn Scaff of Baltimore, MD; a brother, Billy Scaff of Elizabeth City, NC; twenty-one grandchildren; and nineteen great grandchildren.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Gibbs was preceded in death by a brother, Delane Scaff.

 A funeral service will be Thursday, June 7, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Fountain of Life Church with the Rev. Hans Hess officiating.  Burial will be in New Hollywood Cemetery.  The family will receive friends immediately after the service at the church and at other times at the residence.  Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is serving the Gibbs family.  You may express condolences to the family by visiting www.twifordfh.com

05/24/2012

Raymond “Neauxmad” Francis Mulligan III LA 5

Beloved husband of Terrie Henderson Mulligan. Brother of Thomas Mulligan, Sr., Barabra Mulligan, and the late Patricia and Michael Mulligan. Brother-in-law of Julie Mulligan and Anne C.W. Blackwell. Step-father of Rebecca Ruffino (Jason), Tina Wong (Kenneth) and Jill Walder Jenkins. Grandfather of Jon Walder, Kai Jenkins, Tristan, Aly and Emmy Wong. Also survived family, friends and his beloved Squeeks and Manny.

Age 62 years. A native and lifelong resident of Covington, LA. He retired from Southeast Hospital as an IT Support Specialist. He graduated with a BA in Industrial Management at SLU and an Associate Degree in Architecture. He was the founding member and 1st Officer, Emeritus of the Southern Cruisers Riding Club Northshore Chapter 256, honorary lifetime member of Red Knights LA Chapter 5, LA Indian Heritage Assc.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral service from E.J. Fielding Funeral Home Inc., 2260 W. 21st. Ave., Covington, LA 70433 on Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 10:00 AM. Visitation from 8:30 AM until service time.

In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations to St. Jude Research Hospital (www.stjude.org) or The ALS Association, Louisiana Chapter (www.alsala/ms.org).

05/15/2012

Aubrey Conrade Rich Sr. NC 12

Aubrey Conrade Rich, Sr., 74, died Tuesday May 15, 2012 at Duke Raleigh Hospital. He was born in Durham County son of the late Estelle Bailey Rich and Ludlow Rich and was preceded in death by brothers, Wimpy Rich, Wallace Rich and John Bailey, Jr.

Conrade was a veteran of the U.S. Army, retired from the N.C. National Guard, a member of the Stony Hill Fire Department, and was a charter member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church and the Red Knights Chapter 12 Motorcycle Club.

Funeral services will be held 1 o’clock Saturday afternoon May 19, 2012 at Ridgecrest Baptist Church with Rev. Patrick Edwards officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Ray Rich; daughter, Jennifer Rich of Wake Forest; son, A.C. Rich, Jr. and wife Leigh of Wake Forest; grandchildren, Abby, Hannah and Josh Rich; brother, C.J. Rich and wife Camellia of Durham; sisters, Patsy Elam of Georgia and Margaret Wagner of Durham; aunt & uncle, Betty and Eddie Swart of Wilmington; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Flowers are accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the N.C. Fallen Fire Fighters Foundation 2501 Blue Ridge Rd. Suite 250 Raleigh, NC 27607 or to the Ridgecrest Baptist Church 2817 Durham Rd. Wake Forest, NC 27587.

Friends may visit with the family immediately following the service in the church fellowship building.

A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 S. Main St., Wake Forest. (919-556-5811)

05/10/2012

Sandy Schneidner FL 11

Sandy's family has planned a private service.

05/09/2012

Steven A. Eberly

04/04/2012

Daniel Joseph Jock VT 5

Daniel Joseph Jock, 26, died on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center after a 15 month courageous battle with leukemia, surrounded by his loving wife, family, friends, and fellow firefighters. He was born at the Yokota Air Force Base in Japan, on February 21, 1986, the son of Ernest and Melodie (Caswell) Jock, Jr. Dan graduated from the Littleton Charter School in 2004. He had worked for Spencer Richardson of Home ICU in Swiftwater, NH, and more recently, he worked for Walter E. Jock Oil Company, Inc. in Wells River, VT as an oil burner technician.

Dan married Megan Winot on February 15, 2012. He was volunteer firefighter on the Woodsville Fire Department since 2004. Dan was a Level II Certified Firefighter and a RIT Certified Firefighter. He enjoyed training with others and was an excellent pump operator. He was a member of the Red Knights Chapter #5, Wells River. Dan will be remembered for practical jokes. He loved hanging with his friends and his children.

He was predeceased by his mother, Melodie (Caswell) Jock; and an aunt, Pamela Caswell Dana. Survivors include his wife Megan (Winot) Jock of Woodsville; three children, Matthew C., Joey A., and Jaylynn M. Jock all of Woodsville; his father, Ernest Jock, Jr. of Norfolk, NY; a sister, Ashley Jock of Moira, NY; maternal grandparents, Bonnie Caswell Poor and husband Robert of Bath, NH; paternal grandparents, Ernest Jock, Sr. and wife Carrie DeBeer Jock of Brushton, NY; two aunts, Angela Borger and husband Neil and Christine Fleury and husband John; two uncles, Chester Caswell and wife Catherine and Dave Jock; several cousins; and his fire family.

Calling hours will be on Friday, April 6, from 6 to 8 PM at the Woodsville Emergency Service Building, 4910 Dartmouth College Highway, Woodsville, NH. A funeral service will be on Saturday, April 7, at 11 AM at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH with Rev. Lyn Winter officiating. Burial will follow at the Pine Grove Cemetery, Swiftwater Road, Woodsville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Dan Jock Fund, c/o North Country Public Safety Officers Foundation, PO Box 239, Franconia, NH 03580.

04/03/2012

Francis (Frank) Kubacki of PA 13

It is with great sorrow that I report to you that Frank Kubacki of PA 13 was killed this morning when a truck went left of center hit his motorcycle head on.

The coroner said 55-year-old Francis R. Kubacki was headed north and was struck in his lane by the southbound pickup, which had passed a garbage truck at a right bend.  Kubacki, of Washington, was pronounced dead at the crash scene at 6:35 a.m., the coroner said.

Kubacki was ad eeputy constable and a third Lieutenent on the South Franklin Twp Vounteer Fire Department and he worked as a machinist at Washington Rotating.  "Frank was a very dedicated officer," said Don Greer, a constable.  "He was dedicated to everything he does.  Terrific fireman."

Stephen Maurice "Steve" Hubert

of MN 4

We are sorry to report that Steve Hubert of MN 4 passed away this morning. (2-19-2012)

Stephen Maurice 'Steve' Hubert was born on September 11, 1948, in Granite Falls, MN, the son of Morris and Betty (Sunvold) Hubert. He was baptized on October 19, 1948, at Our Savior's Lutheran church in Sacred Heart and confirmed in the Lutheran faith on May 17, 1964 at Ebenezer Lutheran Church in Sacred Heart. He attended elementary school in Granite Falls and graduated from Granite Falls High School. He then attended Mesa Jr. College in San Diego, CA and Minnesota Community & Technical College.

Steve was inducted into military service in 1968 and served his country in the United States Navy in various air squadrons on bases throughout the free world. He was a true patriot and received his honorable discharge, (which included 4 Good Conduct Medals and a Meritorious Unit Commendation), retiring in 1988. He was united in marriage to Sherilyn Mack in San Diego, CA on October 4, 1975.

Steve was a businessman and active member of the Granite Falls Community. He assisted his father-in-law, Howard Mack in his commercial fishing business for a time, eventually owning and operating Valley Indoor Golf. He served on the Granite Falls City council, the Granite Falls Fire & Rescue Squad, the Granite Falls VFW and American Legion Honor Guard, the Granite Falls Lutheran Church Council and was an advisory member of the Southwest Minnesota Initiative Fund. He was a strong supporter of the development of area youth and supported the local high school golf teams by allowing them access to his downtown facility for practice. Steve took great pride in being a role model and mentor to his nephews and enjoyed tending to his home and yard, especially when his granddaughter assisted him. He was a proud member of the Patriot Guard and the Red Knights motorcycle organizations. Steve was also a devoted, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle.

For the past 15 years, Steve had courageously fought renal cell cancer, enduring a kidney removal, 3 chest surgeries, over 50 CT scans and MRI's and numerous treatments of ground breaking cancer drugs, brain and thoracic surgical procedures. Through all of his physical trials, Steve kept a positive, Christian outlook. He was peacefully called from this life during the late evening hours of Saturday, February 18, 2012, while surrounded by family and loved ones at the Granite Falls Municipal Hospital. He was 63 years of age.

Surviving family include his wife Sherilyn of Granite Falls; his daughter Stepheni Hubert and granddaughter Piper Hubert, both of Blaine; siblings- Vickie Duis of Richfield, Kent (& Shelly Runia) Hubert of Granite Falls, Julie (& Roger) Brovold of Woodbury, Robert (& BarbReinke) Hubert of Granite Falls and Rosie (& Mario) Falla of Chaska; 15 nephews; 14 nieces; 18 great nephews and 14 great nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers- Bradley Joe & Timothy.

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Don John Kirchoffner Charter Member MN 4

We regretfully inform you that one of our members has passed. He has been one of our charter members.

Donald John Kirchoffner, Age 48, of New Hope, MN. Passed away on February 1, 2012. He is survived by son, Collin (Christy); daughter, Kayla; grandson, Carter; parents, Joseph and Darlene; brothers, Joe and Ron (Kathy); sisters, Gail (Cliff) and Cecelia; and other relatives and good friends. Memorial service will be 1 PM Thursday, February 9th at the Cremation Society of MN, 7110 France Ave. S., Edina 55435, (952) 924-4100. Visitation at noon.

Condolences may be sent, online, to http://www.cremationsocietyofmn.com/obituaries.htm

Gerald 'Dink" Miller Charter Member IN 1

We are sorry to report the passing of Indiana 1 member, Gerald 'Dink" Miller on January 6, 2012 at 11:35 pm. He was a member of the Ligonier Vol FD for 33 years and a charter member of IN 1. He is best remember for having his dog, Besty, with him at conventions.  She constantly rode with Dink on the passenger's seat of his motorcycle.

He married Sue Ann Goodrich June 5, 1959 at the Ligonier Methodist Church. She survives.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children, Mike (Jeana) Miller, Kendallville, Mark (Kim) Miller, Marion, and Casey (John Martin) Miller, Dallas; and a stepmother, Virginia Miller, Ligonier. 

The showing will be Monday, 2-4 amd 6-8 pm with a service on Tuesday at 2 pm at the Yeager Funeral Home. 1589 Lincolnway South, Indiana, 46767.
Online condolences may be sent to www.yeagerfuneralhome.com.

Garnet Lewis Dodge Nova Scotia 1

With sadness the family announces the sudden passing of Garnet in the evening of January 3,2012, in Halifax. Born on February 5, 1954, in his home community of Summerville, Hants Co.

Garnet was a loving and gentle husband, father, son, brother and friend. Garnet was a man of many interests, involved in many organizations; notably, the Summerville and District Volunteer Fire Department for close to 40 years. He was a long-time member of the IBEW Local 625 as well as being a member of the Gloosclap  Archery Club.

Garnet recently became a proud Harley Davidson owner and was an enthusiastic member of the Red Knights. In years past Garnet played fastball, on just about any team within traveling distance. While home, Garnet enjoyed his tractors, being in the woodlot, snowmobiling and the company of the family dogs.

Garnet is survived and will be especially missed by his son and daughter-in-law, Jody and Janice; mother, Doris (Reid) Dodge; sister, Rita Wile; mother-in-law, Norma Co x; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Dawn and Mike Bark house and niece and nephews, Tina (Anthony) Vaters, Wendell (Hayley) Wile, Cody and

Megan Barkhouse. He was predeceased by his wife of 26 years, Cheryl (Cox); father, Ken; brother, Terry and sister, Gina.

Cremation has taken place with no visitation by request. A memorial service will be held Sunday, January 8, at 2 p.m. in Summerville Fire Hall, Summerville and a private family burial in Musgrove Road Cemetery, Summerville, followed by a reception in Summerville Fire Hall, Rev. Alex Mosher officiating. Donations can be made to the Summerville Volunteer Fire Department, Loyal Hill Cemetery or charity of choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to the compassionate care of J. Wilson Allen Funeral Home, Hwy. 215, Summerville, ph-I-902-633-2431 or e-mail condolences to: allenfuneraltsns.sympatico.ca