Max H. Kilmer 84, of Dushore PA passed away at the Memorial Hospital of Towanda following an accident at home.

He was born on July 16, 1927 in New Albany PA a son of the late Harry and Jennie Vogt Kilmer.

Max was a graduate of Elkland High School class of 1946. After graduation he worked for Beinlich’s in Forksville until he enlisted in the US ARMY in August 1951 until August 1953.

On October 1, 1955, Max married Eleanor Mosier in the Zion Lutheran Church of Dushore.

Max was a well-known Mechanic and owned the local Snapper Lawn Mower Dealership for sales and service. He was a Life member of American Legion Post #996 of Dushore, Evergreen Lodge No. 163, of Monroeton, Elks Lodge # 1148 of Towanda, a Life member of the Good Sams Travel Club.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Eleanor, at home: a son Paul and Heidi Kilmer of Harrisburg: a Daughter, Donna and Jeff Francis of Norcross GA: four Grandchildren: Timothy Noonan, Kevin Kilmer, Leanne and Jennifer Frances, and a brother Waldo H. Kilmer and Joan of Dushore.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, May 18, 2012 at  8:00 PM in the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore, PA at 8:00 PM, with Rev. Robert Kalterbaugh officiating.

Family and friends are invited to call on Friday from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Funeral Home until the time of the Service.

Amy Claire Wehrman 54, of Lopez PA passed away on Monday May 7, 2012 at the Hershey Medical Center.

Amy was born on March 10, 1958 a daughter of Ellsworth and Gloria Melbourne Wehrman of Bayvilliage OH.

Amy is survived by her two sons: Anthony E. Wehrman of Lockhaven PA and Nathan D. Wehrman of Lopez, PA. and a grandson Carter Wehrman of Lockhaven, and a brother Scott Wehrman.

She attended Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Dushore.

In accordance with Amy’s wishes, there will be no viewing.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Dushore.

Interment will follow in the parish cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society, Sullivan Co. Unit, 1948 East 3^rd St., Suite F., Williamsport PA 17701 in Amy’s Memory.

Robert E. Hoffa 80, of Oriskany NY passed on Sunday April 15, 2012 at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Hartford NY.

Robert was born on May 20, 1931 in New Albany, Pa, a son of the late Howard and Harriett Orlowski Hoffa.

He was a veteran of the US Air Force and served from April 1952 until April 1956 as an aircraft mechanic. On December 1954 he married Stella Sitas in the Trinity Lutheran Church in Mildred, and they celebrated 57 years together.

Robert was an Aircraft Mechanic for 35 years retiring in 1993 from US Airways.

Robert attended Trinity Lutheran Church in New Hartford, and was a former member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Mildred. He was a former member of the McDermott American Legion Post 452 of Mildred, and a member of the International Association of Mechanists Union. He enjoyed gardening, crossword puzzles and repairing automobiles.

He is survived by his wife Stella at home, a son Thomas R. Hoffa of Oriskany NY, a daughter Barbara M. and Robert Johnson of Blossvale NY, and a grandson Brandon E. Scalise of Oriskany NY, and many nieces and nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Donald Hoffa.

 Funeral service will be held on Friday April 20, 2012 at10:00 a.m. in the Trinity Lutheran Church of Mildred with Rev. Robert Kaltenbaugh pastor officiating.

Family and friends are invited to view on Thursday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore PA 18614, and on Friday from 9:00 until the time of the service at the Church in Mildred.

Interment will follow in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, with Military Honors Accorded by the American Legion and the US Air Force.

Susan Mary Awckland
12/27/58-4/12/12

Susan Mary Awckland, 53 a resident of Dushore for over 20 years, passed away peacefully at her home after a long battle with diabetes.
Born in Churchville, PA. she was the daughter of Joan Marie Awckland of Dushore, and the late Buzz Awckland. She is also survived by her sisters, Pat Stephens (Ben), Ivyland PA; Jane Colletti, New Hope, PA, brother-in-law Glenn Colletti and Jo Ann Bongart (Bo) of Churchville, Pa. She was preceded in death by her sister, Kelly Awckland and nephew Thomas V. Colletti. She also had three loving children, Kristy Awckland, Dushore. Michelle Petersen, Pottstown and Michael Petersen serving in the US Army Stationed in Seattle, WA. Survived by 5 loving nieces and nephews, Joseph and Vincent Colletti, Brian Bongart, and Casey and Westly Stephens. Sue attended Council Rock High School, loved animals, and all of her cars over the years. She will be sadly missed by her dear friends Sherry and Jeff Stryker. Sue enjoyed life to the fullest and was known as one of a kind.
A Memorial service will be held Sunday, April 15, 2012 at 5:00 PM with Reverend Joseph Hornick officiating, the family will receive friends from 2-5 pm at Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter Street, Dushore, PA 18614.
Memorial contributions in her name may be made to Sullivan County Library, PO Box 309, Dushore, PA 18614.

Donald Franklin Hite 67, went home to be with his Lord on
Tuesday February 28, 2012, at the Veterans Central Living Center in Bath NY.

He was born on December 11, 1944 a son of the late Robert F.
and Lela Kipp Hite in New Albany PA.

Donald attended New Albany Elementary and graduated from
Wyalusing Valley High School in 1962. He was in FFA. After graduation at the
age of 17, he joined the United States Navy, and was stationed in Newport RI on
the Destroyer USS Lloyd Thomas. Donald returned home in 1968 he sustained
permanent disabilities after being struck by a drunk driver. He was cared for
at home by his mother for 41 years. Even though he was severely disabled, he
lived a very full life, had a great sense of humor and had many, many friends.
He was a member of the New Era United Methodist Church, D.A.V. and the
Wyalusing American Legion Post 534, and V.F.W. He remained at home and enjoyed
Bingo, Camping and family until a leg injury made it necessary for him to enter
the Veteran Administration, Central Living Center at Bath NY. Donald made many
special friends, and enjoyed their many activities.

He was very caring and loving to his Surviving brothers and
sisters: Robert L. (Barbara) Hite of Towanda PA: Ida (Clifford) Torguson of
Latah WA: Marian (Earl E) Swackerhamer Sr of New Albany PA and a brother of the
heart Dick (Luann) Hardgrave, and many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

In heaven he will be joining his mother and father Robert F.
and Lela, his sister and brother-in-law Roberta and Eugene Estes of Sayre.

Family and friends are invited to view on Saturday March 3,
2012 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119
Carpenter St., Dushore PA.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. in
the Funeral Home with Rev. Dale Anchuetz officiating. Interment will follow in
the Bradford County Memorial Park, Towanda PA. Military Honors will be
accorded.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Veterans
Activities for CLC3, Volunteers Services, VA Hospital, Bath NY, 14810, in
Donald’s memory.

Harold James Gardner, Sr. 82, passed away on February 11, 2012 at his home in Park Place Manor of Wyalusing, PA., surrounded by his loving family and special friend and companion.

Harold was born on May 6, 1929, in NY, NY, a son of the late Joseph Gardner and Veronica Howard Gardner.

He was a Veteran of the United States Army. Harold married the late Elaine Cole on October 23, 1946 in New York New York.

His greatest loves were his family and friends. He was an avid tennis player; he also enjoyed playing softball in North Rome and Herrickville Churches, but loved all kinds of sports. All who knew him knew that his greatest passion was Jesus Christ. He and his family enjoyed playing and singing in many of the area churches. He was a long time member of the Herrickville Wesleyan Church but enjoyed attending many of the area churches Bible study and other activities.

Harold worked several years as Bradford County Tax Assessor, and until his retirement in 1992 he worked for Kennedy Valve Company in Elmira NY.

Surviving are his children; Gloria Jeanne D’Amico of Towanda, PA, Yvonne Robinson of Wyalusing, PA, Wanda (Jerry) Cooley of Wyalusing, PA, Valerie Gardner of W. Bloomfield, NY, Chris (Karen) Gardner of Brooklyn, NY, Harry Gardner, Jr. (Pam) of Maricopa, AZ, Anita (Barry) Smith of Farmington, NY, Stephen (Lynn) Gardner of Elgin, OK, Suzanna Gardner of Wiler, Switzerland; 24 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his twin brothers, John and Frank Gardner, and his sister, Dorothy Schoonmacher; several nieces and nephews; and his special friend and companion, Inez Smith.

Harold was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Elaine Cole Gardner (May 7, 2008); infant daughter, Angel Elaine; son Joseph Michael Gardner, his grandson Christopher Gardner, Jr. and sisters Eleanor Queret and Marie Armioia.

Friends and family will be received 10:00 AM – 12:00 noon in the Herrickville Wesleyan Church, Herrickville, PA with a funeral service to immediate follow on Tuesday, February 14, 2012.

Interment will follow in the East Herrick Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be directed to Herrickville Wesleyan Church 514 Jennings Rd., Wyalusing, PA 18853, or North Rome Christian School, 3376 N Rome Rd, Rome PA 18837.

Service arrangements are under the direction of the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home 119 Carpenter St., Dushore PA 18614

George B. Beaver 83, of Mildred PA passed away on Sunday January 29, 2012 at the Highlands care Center of Laporte PA.

George was born on June 14 1928 in Mildred a son of the late William and Helen Orlowski Beaver.

He was a graduate of Turnpike High School class of 1946. George and several friends enlisted in the Army on October 4, 1946 and spent the next year in Tokyo Japan. He returned by way of Okinawa and the Philippine’s. George was discharged on February 3, 1948 in Fort Lawton in Washington.

After he returned home he began a business hauling coal from the Mildred breaker, and worked construction for many years. George later began working at the Sylvania plant in Towanda until his retirement in 1985. In 1952 George married the late Elizabeth “Betty Shelman”, and raised 4 children, they enjoyed 53 years of marriage until her passing in May of 2006. His memberships include: Trinity Lutheran Church of Mildred, where he served for many years on its Board of Trustees and Joint Council, he was a life member of the McDermott Post # 452 and the New Albany V.F.W. Post, and the White Ash Land Association.

George is survived by 3 children and their spouses: Dawn and Keith Pretti of Laporte: Mark and Monique Beaver of Dushore and Lynn and Harry Newman Jr. of Unityville: 6 Grandchildren: Colton and Peyton: Joshua, Nicholas and Jonelle: Jenson, Jessica and Kevin: 3 sisters: Phyllis Demun, Marion Messersmith and Shirley Ermanovic.

He was preceded in death by his wife Betty in 2006: a son William “Billy” in 1984, and a brother Frank Beaver in 1997.

Family and friends are invited to view on Friday February 3 2012 from 2 to 4p.m. and 7 to 9p.m. at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home 119 Carpenter St., Dushore, PA and on Saturday from 12 until 1 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Mildred PA.

A funeral Service will be held on Saturday February 4, 2012 in the Trinity Lutheran Church of Mildred at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Robert Kaltenbaugh Officiating.

Interment will follow in the adjoining parish cemetery. Military Honors will be accorded by the McDermott Post and the US Army Personnel.

In lieu of flowers memorial may be directed to the Trinity Lutheran Church memorial fund, c/o Shepherd of the Hills Church, P.O. Box 460, Dushore PA in George’s memory.

Marian E. Andrews 89, of Eagles Mere PA, passed away on Saturday January 21, 2012 at the Highlands Care Center of Laporte PA.

Marian was born on May 21, 1922 in Conshohocken PA, a daughter of the late Horace and Leah Snyder Davis.

In June of 1940 Marian married her late husband Clayton L. Andrews who passed away on October 1, 2001. She and Clayton moved to the Eagles Mere area in 1942 and she worked for many years as a house keeper, and enjoyed making many friends throughout the area.

Marian was a loving wife and mother, she enjoyed playing bingo and painting ceramics.

She is survived by her 4 children and their spouses: Carol and Dennis Jordan of Conshohocken PA: Elaine and John Richlin of Dushore PA: Robert Andrews of Eagles Mere PA and Donald and Linda Andrews of Eagles Mere PA, 5 Grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

A graveside memorial service will be held in the Eagles Mere Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Maria Williams 83, of LeRaysville PA passed away at her home on Monday morning January 16, 2012.

She was born on November 20, 1928 in Geiselhoring Germany, and was raised by the Hans Wagner family.

Maria managed a Gasthaus, “Guest House”, in Germany where she met and married John R. Williams Sr., on July 6, 1962 in Grafenwohr Germany, where he was stationed with the US Army until 1964 when they returned to the United States.

She was a loving wife and mother of 49 years. She cared for their family as John was deployed throughout the world as his Army career took him away from them for long periods of time.

Maria enjoyed traveling and sight-seeing, she loved raising their family and caring for her husband. She enjoyed gardening and being outdoors, and after their retirement, they worked beside each other building their home in LeRaysville area.

Maria is survived by her husband John Sr., at home, 3 children and spouses: Marina and Jim Harmon of Lakeworth FL, Nancy Williams of Meshoppen PA, and John R. and Rose Williams Jr., 3 grandchildren: Jason and Carrie Harmon and John R. Williams III: a Brother-in-law and sister-in-law Donald J. and Cindy Williams and niece Michelle.

She was preceded in death by 2 brothers: George and Hans Wagner, and a sister Gundl Neumeir.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the McHenry Funeral Home.

A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers memorial may be directed to the Memorial Hospital Hospice, One Hospital Dr., Towanda, PA 18848

Jason Thomas Oliver 40, of Towanda PA, passed away following an auto
accident in Wysox PA.
Jason was born in Tunkhannock on November 5, 1971 a son of Robert F. and
Irene Knolles Oliver of Wyalusing PA. He recently returned to Bradford Co.
after living and working in the Elizabethtown area for the last 10 years.
He was a graduate of Wyalusing Valley High School class of 1990, a 3 year
varsity letterman in wrestling. He received a certificate in HVAC from
Bradford Co VoTec.
Jason was a veteran of the US Army, after graduation he enlisted in the
Army Reserves and served with the 1ST Battalion 314TH Infantry from
Williamsport PA until his release in 1998.
He worked for Jerry Frank Construction and Milnes Construction after which
he became a Union Carpenter and gave him the opportunity work for Griner
Industries as a welder. He later began his own Construction Company, and
began building large homes in the Harrisburg area.
He and his wife Audrey were married on February 15, 2002.
Jason was an avid golfer; he loved softball, hunting, and a diehard
Pittsburg Steeler fan and NASCAR Dale Earnhart fan. He was a member of the
Towanda V.F.W. and American Legion Post 534, Wyalusing, and the
Elizabethtown American Legion and a member of The Wyalusing Methodist
Church.  Jason had a love for life and made many smile. He was a wonderful husband

and friend to many.

He is survived by his wife Audrey L. Raupers Oliver of Towanda, 2
daughters: Fontana Oliver of Horseheads NY, and Christina and Jonathan
Beachy of Manheim PA, 3 Grandchildren: David, Allyla and Jonathan Jason
Beachy. His parents: Robert F. and Irene Oliver Sr. of Wyalusing, Brothers
Robert F. Oliver Jr. (Melinda Miller) Colley PA and Adam and Angie
Oliver Hollenback PA. Grandparents: Ida Belle Knolles of Cordele GA, and
Alice Youkoski of Towanda, father and mother-in-law: Charles and Ann
Raupers, nieces, Lydia Mills, Janie Oliver and a nephew, Thomas Oliver,
special Cousins: Bert and Chris Vaskas and Kelsey and Cole Walker, numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins
and friends.
Jason was preceded in death by Great-Grandmother Gertrude Kunkle,
Grand-parents Gerald Knolles and Hutt and Reta Oliver, an Aunt Dawn
Knolles and a cousin Felicia Reese.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2011 in the
McHenry Funeral Home, 106 Church St., Wyalusing PA at 12:00 noon with
Pastor Beverly Murphy officiating.
Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday from 10:00 until the
time of the service.
Interment and Military Honors will be held in the Colley Cemetery at a
later time.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Wounded Warrior
Project, 1120 G Street NW,
Suite 700, Washington, DC 20005