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 =====Salvationist Obituaries=====
 This is a collection of obituaries of Salvationists.
-====Albert E. Avery====
-“Everybody needs an Albert,” family members and friends often said of Al Avery. His eagerness to help people find solutions to their problems, especially technology issues, became his trademark.
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-He came by his concern for others early, through the example of his officer-parents, Lt. Colonels [[Albert Avery|Albert]] and [[Ruth Avery]]. Born in Glen Ridge, NJ, he attended various Salvation Army corps with them throughout his childhood. Enrolled as a senior soldier at Cleveland Temple, OH in 1975, he remained actively involved in corps ministry as an adult in Kearny, NJ, Newburgh, NY and then Montclair Citadel, NJ.
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-His commitment to serving God and people through The Salvation Army is evident in his 32-year employment at territorial headquarters. Most of those years were spent in the Information Technology Department, where he was given increasing responsibility and respect, finally as the WAN Administrator. A graduate of Bloomfield High School, he received certification in computer studies from Bloomfield College and as his father pointed out, “grew up with the technology.”
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-For 25 of those years, Al was also a percussionist with the New York Staff Band. For some time, he was a member of the New Direction, a contemporary singing group of the Kearny Corps. He loved all music so that his wife Lois said, “He didn’t have a favorite hymn, because he loved them all and would sing with them—whether he knew them or not!”
-His marriage to the former Lois Forrider on June 18, 2005 began a wonderful new chapter in his life. Through her, he became a faithful member of Montclair Citadel and of the audio-visual team. [[Larry Ashcraft|Major Larry Ashcraft]], corps commanding officer, said of his service, “Al always calmed us down when we couldn’t figure stuff out. We’ll probably find out that he did a lot more than we realized.”
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-Al enjoyed hiking and camping, especially with a close-knit group of friends, the Bittersweet Campers. He had a great love for children and became “Uncle Al” to many, especially the children of that group. And when he and Lois became parents, his joy knew no bounds. He was proud of all of his son’s accomplishments and made sure that he was present for every T-Ball game five-year-old Adam played this year.
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-On May 17, after an unexpected medical crisis, Al was ushered into Heaven, surrounded by loved ones as they listened to a recording of his father singing, “There’ll be no sorrow in God’s tomorrow.” He will be deeply missed by his wife Lois, son Adam, parents, brother [[Carl Avery|Major Carl Avery]], sister Karin Muir, a host of family members, friends and colleagues. But they are reassured to know that he is home with the Lord and that he will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
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 ====Gary L. Bair====
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 , of Galesburg, died at 5:45 a.m. Thursday, September 1, 2016 in Galesburg Cottage Hospital. She was born June 14, 1954, in Kewanee, the daughter of Clarence and Mildred (Johnson) Peer. She married Burman Curtis. She is survived by two daughters, Sheila R. Curtis of Galesburg and Helen M. (and Cherise Eckel) Curtis of Omaha, Nebraska; one granddaughter, Halie Curtis of Galesburg; and four brothers, Tom Shaw of Galesburg, Steve Peer of Collinsville, Illinois, Bobby Shaw of St. Charles, Illinois, and Ronnie Peer in Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Clare had worked in the kitchen at St. Mary's Square before retiring. She was a member of the Salvation Army. Clare loved watching old movies, knitting, playing cards, and everything Elvis. She especially enjoyed her dog, Spike. Cremation will be accorded. Memorial services will be 3 p.m. Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at the Salvation Army. [[Sharon Wall Amick|Sharon Amick]] will officiate. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors and Cremation Services of Galesburg is handling arrangements for the family. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.
 \\ \\ Source: [[https://www.h-p-w.com/obituary/Clarice-Curtis]]
+====William "Bill" David Dearin====
+William “Bill” David Dearin was born May 13, 1935, in Butler, PA. While at Asbury College, he met and married his life partner of almost 60 years, his beloved wife Grace. He graduated from the College and Asbury Theological Seminary, entering the pastoral ministry at the Methodist Church in East Stroudsburg, PA. “Rev”, as he was often called on the basketball court, served many churches over a 60+ year ministry, including almost 30 in Spring Brook, PA. He also maintained close ties to the Salvation Army, his childhood church home, throughout his career. As an extension of his pastoral ministry, he committed himself to the work of Children’s Services, earned his M.S.W. and worked with many national, state and local agencies across the country. Bill loved boating with his family on the Paupak and Dale Hollow Lake, and was a long time fan of the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers. He joins his wife Grace in heaven, and is survived here by his four loving daughters, 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren, and the countless lives he touched and had a hand in saving over the course of his life. Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Second United Methodist Church with the Rev. Betsy Denton officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 a.m., preceding the service. The Interment service will be held at a later date in Pennsylvania. Online condolences may be extended at www.rosefuneraltn.com
+\\ \\ Source: [[https://www.rosefuneraltn.com/obituaries/william-bill-dearin/#!/Obituary]]
 ====Millie Watson Fisher====
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-====James Hughes====
+====Elmer G. Holmberg====
-James Hughes, 63, of Mulberry, FL, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024 at Mercy Health – Tiffin Hospital.
+Elmer G. Holmberg, 78, of Dairy Road, South Tamaqua, PA died on Friday, December 2, 2011 in Allentown, PA. He was the husband of Jean (nee Romig) Holmberg to whom he was married for 38 years. Born in Tamaqua on March 6, 1933, Elmer was a son of the late John W. and Pauline (nee Gerber) Holmberg. He was a self employed building and construction contractor for over 20 years. A life time member/soldier of the Salvation Army, Tamaqua, Elmer will be remembered locally as a faithful volunteer of the Salvation Army Kettle at the Hometown Farmers Market and during the Christmas Season at Redner's Market, Nesquehoning, PA. Surviving him are his wife, Jean; daughter, Nancy Lee Gerber of Winsboro, SC; sons, Glenn Pasho of Nebrasko, Matthew Holmberg of Toms River, NJ, and Joshua Holmberg of Tamaqua; 6 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; brothers, Elbert, Robert, Edward, Joseph, and Charles Holmberg; and sisters, Lois Deutch and Pauline Walker. Predeceasing him were brothers, Wilmuth (Mike) and John Holmberg. A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 PM, Friday, December 9 at the Tamaqua Salvation Army Chapel, 105 West Broad Street, Tamaqua with the [[Sharon Whispell|Major Sharon Whispell]] officiating. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Memorials in his name may be made to the Tamaqua Salvation Army, 105 West Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252. Arrangements are being handled by the Zizelmann-Roche Funeral Home, 500 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252.
-James was born July 12, 1961, in Jersey City, New Jersey, to James Hughes and Bernadette (Stanley) Butler. He married Marion (May) Hughes in Thompson Park, New Jersey, on August 20, 1988 and she survives in Florida.
+\\ \\ Source: [[https://www.zrgfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Elmer-G-Holmberg?obId=1691987]]
-Other survivors include his mother, Bernadette Butler of Florida, a son, [[James Hughes|James]] ([[Marcella Wheeler Hughes|Marcella]]) Hughes of Tiffin, two grandchildren, Magdalene and James Hughes both of Tiffin, two sisters, Bernadette Guttman of Orlando, FL and Denise Aten of Florida and two brothers, Kevin and Barney Hughes both of Florida.
-James was a retired maintenance worker and a member of The Salvation Army.
+====Robert "Sonny" Holmberg====
-There will be no services held at this time. The Engle-Shook Funeral Home in Tiffin is assisting the family with their arrangements.
+Robert "Sonny" Holmberg, 83, formerly of Tamaqua, died Thursday, July 26, in Babson Park, Fla. He was the husband of Catherine (Houser) Holmberg. He had worked for the former ICI, Reynolds. Born in Tamaqua, he was a son of the late John W. and Pauline (Gerber) Holmberg. He was a member of the Salvation Army. A 1947 graduate of Tamaqua High School, he was an Air Force veteran. Holmberg was an avid Penn State fan. Surviving in addition to his widow are two sons, Robert C., and his wife, Lola, and Kevan O., in Florida; four brothers, Cotton, Eddie, Joe and Charlie; two sisters, Lois Deutsch and Pauline Walker; a granddaughter Amanda; five stepgrandchildren and five stepgreat-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, John, Mike and Elmer. Service: Memorial service 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, Salvation Army Chapel, Tamaqua, with [[Sharon Whispell|Maj. Sharon Whispell]] and Maj. Margaret Johnson officiating. Contributions in his name may be made to the memorial fund of The Salvation Army, 105 W. Broad St., Tamaqua, Pa. 18252.
-\\ \\ Source: [[https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php/?story_fbid=1103505251780645&id=100063635405337]]
+\\ \\ Source: [[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/tnonline/name/robert-holmberg-obituary?id=20231366]]
 ====Helen Virginia Freed Hoar Love====
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 He will always be remembered for being a compassionate, hard working, loving, generous man. He always thought about others. His world revolved around his kids, grandkids and great grandkids.
 \\ \\ Source: [[https://www.newspapers.com/article/casper-star-tribune-obituary-for-jay-elw/71514462/]]
+====Miles Jay Horton====
+MILES HORTON, 82, formerly of Sayre, died Wednesday Jan. 31, 2001 at the Sayre House. Born in Ghent (Sheshequin Township), Sept. 19, 1918 the son of Horace and Florence Baxter Horton. He graduated from the Towanda High School and served in the armed services during World War II and was stationed in the European front, receiving an honorable discharge from Company B, 97th Signal Battalion in March 1946. After the war he held positions with the Pennsylvania Electric Company in the communities of Towanda, Tunkhannock, Montrose and Sayre. He retired from there as the Sayre District Manager. He was a member of the Athens United Methodist Church and a member of the Church Men's Club. He received the "Membership Emeritus" award from the Salvation Army advisory board for his years of service on the board. Mr. Horton was also an honored member of the Sayre Rotary Club. He held membership in the F&AM #293 and Temple Lodge #248, having been a member for over 50 years. He also held memberships in the American Legion Post #0042, Skiff Bower Post #1536 V.F.W. of Sayre, and the Republican National Committee. He served for many years on the Valley Economic Development Board. Surviving are his daughter, Faye Horton-Stewart and her husband John F. Stewart of Lexington, S.C.; grandsons, Miles Stewart and Craig Stewart both of Lexington, S.C.; his step-grandsons, Shawn Stewart of Kansas and Patrick Stewart of Colorado; a sister, Belle Latsha of Harrisburg; cousin, Shirley Templeton of East Athens. He was predeceased by his wife, Alice Phinney Horton and a brother-in-law, Earl Latsha. Family and friends may call Sunday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Athens United Methodist Church. The F&AM Lodge #70 will hold a memorial service at 2 p.m. Funeral services will follow at the church at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Donald Anderson officiating and [[Lenard Wacenske|Lt. Leonard Wacenske]] of the Salvation Army co-officiating. Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens. Memorial donations may be made to the Sayre Corps of the Salvation Army, 314 South Elmer Ave., Sayre, PA or the Athens United Methodist Church Building Fund, 118 South Main St., Athens, PA. –Towanda Daily Review.
+\\ \\ Source: [[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/112494580/miles-jay-horton]]
+====James Hughes====
+James Hughes, 63, of Mulberry, FL, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024 at Mercy Health – Tiffin Hospital.
+James was born July 12, 1961, in Jersey City, New Jersey, to James Hughes and Bernadette (Stanley) Butler. He married Marion (May) Hughes in Thompson Park, New Jersey, on August 20, 1988 and she survives in Florida.
+Other survivors include his mother, Bernadette Butler of Florida, a son, [[James Hughes|James]] ([[Marcella Wheeler Hughes|Marcella]]) Hughes of Tiffin, two grandchildren, Magdalene and James Hughes both of Tiffin, two sisters, Bernadette Guttman of Orlando, FL and Denise Aten of Florida and two brothers, Kevin and Barney Hughes both of Florida.
+James was a retired maintenance worker and a member of The Salvation Army.
+There will be no services held at this time. The Engle-Shook Funeral Home in Tiffin is assisting the family with their arrangements.
+\\ \\ Source: [[https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php/?story_fbid=1103505251780645&id=100063635405337]]
 ====Linda L. Johnson====
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 In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Salvation Army, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.
 \\ \\ Source: [[https://www.elliottmortuary.com/obituaries/print?o_id=3630616]]
+====David Roy Musgrove====
+David Roy Musgrove, age 71, passed away peacefully in his home in Hamilton on Friday August 13th, 2021. David is predeceased by his parents, Marjorie and Bill Musgrove as well as his wife Helen. David will be missed by his Cherished daughter Brenda Ritter, as well as his sister Carol and her family. For many years David enjoyed Bowling and the many friends he met through it. David will be well remembered for his work and dedication to the Salvation Army both in the Burlington and Mountain Citadels, where he served for many years. Funeral service will be held on September 17th, 2021, 11:00 a.m. at 835 Stone Church Rd East. Due to covid restrictions we ask that you RSVP to mountain.citadel@salvationarmy.com, they will need to know how many will attend in your family so they can set aside enough area for your comfort and safety. You will be asked to return an answer to some covid questions.
+In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army so they may continue their work that David was helping with.
+\\ \\ Source: [[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/david-musgrove-obituary?id=40309339]]
 ====Shirley May Nance====
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 Online condolences may be left for the family at www.teahenfuneralhome.com.
 \\ \\ Source: [[https://www.thegazette.com/obituaries/sorensen-gladys-trudy/]]
+====Esther H. Stofocik====
+Esther H. Stofocik, 89, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, formerly of Tamaqua, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 13, 2018 in Virginia Beach.
+She was born in Tamaqua on Monday, January 14th, 1929. Her father Charles Eames worked at Eames’ Bakery in Tamaqua as did her mother Esther (Hoffman) Eames. Esther was the wife of the late Joseph A. Stofocik, Sr., who died on April 1, 1985.
+During her youth, she worked as a waitress at the Taylor’s Diner. Esther always served food with a smile and truly enjoyed having conversations with all who came to the Diner. That smile continued with her as Secretary at the Tamaqua Area Salvation Army at which she served 30 dedicated years. Although an extremely hard worker, who was always available to get the job done, she enjoyed her may hobbies while always making time to visit her family and see friends. Though her life was spent mostly in Tamaqua, she retired in Virginia to be closer to family. Esther will be greatly missed but not forgotten.
+She was preceded in death by her brother Michael Eames, and her sisters Anna Bachman, Mary Wink and Rita Sweeney.
+Esther is survived by her two sons Joseph A. Stofocik, Jr. of New Mexico and Michael Stofocik of Virginia Beach. Also her four grandchildren, Rachel, Nick, Kathleen and Kevin. She will also be missed by her 6 great granddaughters whom she had the pleasure of seeing and caring for during her later years.
+A memorial service will be Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 11 AM from The Salvation Army of Tamaqua, 105 West Broad Street, Tamaqua, Pa. 18252 with [[Sharon Whispell|Major Sharon Lynn Whispell]] and [[Sharon Cupp|Major Sharon Cupp]] officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 AM. Interment will be private at the Sky View Memorial Park in Hometown.
+In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution may be made in the memory of Esther to The Salvation Army of Tamaqua, at the above address.
+Arrangements by The Labs Funeral Home, Inc. of Honey Brook, Pa., David E. Eames, Supervisor
+\\ \\ Source: [[https://www.thelabsfh.com/obituaries/detail.aspx?obituaryid=666]]
 ====Nancy M. Hopple Wray====