Salvation Army

This is a collection of obituaries of Salvationists.

Naomi Elizabeth Bender 79 of Lwtn RD3 was dead on arrival at Lwtn Hosp. at 8:01 am Wed. She was born Jul 27 1897 at Centre County a daughter of Samuel C Colyer and Cora M Walters Colyer She married Geo. M Bender who lives. Children living: Mrs. Percy Mae Huffnagle of 328 S Brown St, Mrs. Georgia Chapman of Jacks Creek, Donald M of Lwtn Narrows, Thomas H of 23 Logan St., Clair E at home, Mrs. James Rae Anna Freed of 501 Woodland Ave, Mrs. Wm Madeline Graham at home, Richard L at Altoona, George M Jr of Lwtn, Mrs. James Geraldine Shilling of F14 Lawler Place, brother & sisters Mrs. Rae Anna Hockenberry of Lwtn RD2, Mrs. Edna Earnest of Cornell St, Lester Colyer of Altoona, Orville Colyer of 6th St. 47 grandchildren and 35 gt grand. She was a member of Klondike Citadel of Salvation Army She was a recruiting sergeant for many years and a member of Ladies Home League, League of Mercy and was a Sunday School Teacher of Teen Sunday School Class for many years. Services were held Saturday in Salvation Army Klondike Citadel with Brigadier Henry G Baker officiating, assisted by Capt. Thomas Schenk, Capt. David Miller and Capt. Barry Wilson. Burial will be made in Wm Lind Memorial Cemetery. Hoenstine Funeral Home 75 Logan St. Feb 24 1977 Thursday

Source: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62759687/naomi_elizabeth_bender

Richard L Bender 64, 404 Willow Ave. Formerly of Lewistown died Friday morning Jan 21 2000 in Altoona Hospital following an extended illness. He was born Jan 15 1936 in Lewistown the son of the late George M & Naomi E Colyer Bender. He married Marguerite M Williams Oct 5 1961 in Lewistown. MR. Bender had been employed as a professional painter at Miller Enterprises Lewistown for the past five years and previously had been employed at George Dollar for 17 yr with 45 total years as a painter. He had attended Chief Logan High School. Mr. Bender was an Army Veteran serving as Specialist 3. He enjoyed football, hunting and softball and managed Salvation Army & Noerr's softball teams Mr. Bender was member of the Loyal Order of the Moose. Surviving are his wife a daughter Missey Bender Knepp of Altoona and a granddaughter. There will be no public visitation. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home

Source: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/68617134/richard_lester_bender

Samuel Wilbur Bender 36 of Lwtn RD3 died in Lwtn Hospital Friday at 10:56am. He had been in failing health for 6mo He was born Lwtn Mar 5 1923 He was the son of George M & Naomi Colyer Bender of Lwtn RD3. The following brother & sisters living: Mrs. Percy Mae Huffnagle, Mrs. Edward Georgia Chapman, Donald M, Clair E, Thomas H, Mrs. James Rae Anna Freed, Madeline H, Richard L, George M, Geraldine D all at home. He was a laborer and Protestant. Buried Wm Lind Memorial by Cap. Henry G Baker

Source: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62804005/samuel_wilber_bender

Grace E. Costa, 84, formerly of Coventry, Rhode Island, and a resident of Olean since 2006, passed away Friday (December 6, 2019) at The Pines Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Olean.

Born January 19, 1935 in Providence, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of Albert E. and Grace I Smith Bicknell. On November 14, 1952 in Providence, RI she married Joseph S. Costa who predeceased her in 1998.

Grace attended Central High School in Providence. In 1966 she and her husband moved to Coventry, RI and she resided there until moving to Olean in 2006 to live closer to her son. She was a homemaker most of her life and entered the workforce after her children were raised. She began working at Star City Class in Coventry, and later worked for Bryant College in Smithfield, RI. It was there that she worked as a cook that included preparing the food for the New England Patriots during their summer training camps.

She was a member of the Knotty Oak PTA, the Coventry Senior Citizens, and was a lifelong member of the Salvation Army Providence Citadel. She attended the Olean Salvation Army until her health declined. In Olean, she volunteered at the Linwood Center for 12 years.

She is survived by a son, Ted (Dianne) Costa of Allegany; a daughter Jo-Ann (Jim) Costanzo of Coventry; 5 grandchildren, Joseph Gosselin of Coventry, Kate (Larry) Jarbeau of West Warwick, RI, Shaun Costa of Allegany, Shane Costa, Esq., of Buffalo and Brad (Sara Jackowski) Costa of Mebane, NC; 4 great grandchildren, including Madelyn Price-Costa of Allegany; 1 great-grandchild; 1 sister Barbara Barnicle of Pen Argyl, PA and several nieces and nephews.

She was predecease by her husband in 1998; 2 daughters Deborah Dessaint in 2004 and Cheryl Costa in 2006; a son Joseph E. Costa in 2015; 2 sisters Edith Moquin and Emily Eaton and 5 brothers Albert Bicknell, Raymond Bicknell, Hartley Bicknell, Hartley Bicknell, George Bicknell and Everett Bicknell.

The family will be present to receive friends on Tuesday (December 10, 2019) from 3-6pm at the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home, 3128 Router 417W, Olean. A funeral service will begin at 6pm in the funeral home.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Allegany-Limestone Sports Boosters Club, 3131 File Mile Road, Allegany, NY 14706.

Source: https://caseyhalwighartle.com/tribute/details/2242/Grace-Costa/obituary.html#content-start

62, 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 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

Berton Lewis Folk, 92, of Lewistown, passed away at 2:37 p.m., Monday, September 26, 2016 at Valley View Retirement Community, Belleville.

Born July 15, 1924 in Lewistown, he was a son of the late Myrtle (Fisher) and Arthur R. Folk.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Olivia (Knouse) Folk; his second wife, Eva (Arnold) Kearns Folk; a son, Donald “Donnie” Folk on October 13, 2013; a sister, Mary Hampton; and a brother Benjamin Folk.

He is survived by: his children; Berton E. Folk and wife, Debbie, of Reedsville, Robert Folk and wife, Sandra, off Mifflintown, Russell Folk, of Lewistown, Raymond Folk, of Port Royal, Paul Folk and wife, Karen, of Palmyra, Ruth Bender and husband, Dave, of Burnham, Alan Folk, Sr. and wife, Janice of Lewistown; a stepson, Dale Kearns and wife, Deb, of McClure; 27 grandchildren; 63 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Surviving siblings are: Cora Graham, of Lewistown, Helen Silar and husband, Eric, of Red Lion, Arthur Folk and wife, Mary Jane, of Burnham, and Myrtle Ayers and husband, Steve, of Lewistown.

Berton was a member of the Salvation Army Church, Lewistown.

He was a WWII and Korean Conflict Army veteran, who proudly served from 1943-1945 and from 1950-1952, receiving the Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars.

He was employed by Standard Steel for 35 years.

Berton loved spending time with his large family. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, collecting knives, and playing pinochle.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, Sept. 30 at Heller-Hoenstine Funeral Homes, Woodlawn, 200 N. Main St., Lewistown, with Salvation Army Captains David and Darlene Means, Major Herbert Hamilton, and Major Paul Mackneer officiating.

A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thurs., Sept 29 at the funeral home.

Interment will take place in Juniata Memorial Park, Lewistown, with military honors by VFW Post 7011.

Memorials in Berton's name may be made to the Salvation Army, 9 S. Dorcas St., Lewistown, PA 17044.

Source: https://www.hoenstinefuneralhome.com/obituary/Berton-Folk

Yvonne C. Folk, 90, of Lewistown, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.

Born July 27, 1934, in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Marietta (Hilliard) Webster.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin F. Folk Sr., who passed in Jan. 1999; son, Benjamin F. Folk Jr., who passed in 2020; grandson, Michael Anthony Folk; great-grandson, Anthony M. Snook.

She is survived by her children, Connie Folk, Kathy Bowersox and husband, Bret, both of Lewistown; grandchildren, Amy Jo Folk, Christopher Folk, Rebekah Bowersox, Tagen Folk; great-granddaughter, Kyla Folk, great-great-grandchildren, Michael Snook, Brooklyn Hook, Emersyn Folk; daughter-in-law, Carrie Folk, of Lewistown; and a loving friend, William Wagner, of Erie.

Yvonne was a senior soldier and lifelong member of Salvation Army church in Lewistown.

She was a graduate of Lewistown High School, class of 1952. She later attended Mifflin County Vo-Tech LPN program.

A viewing will be held from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, at Heller-Hoenstine Funeral Home, Woodlawn, 200 N. Main St., Lewistown, with a funeral service to follow at 12 p.m., with Majors Fred and Janet Clark officiating.

Interment will be held at Juniata Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Yvonne's memory to: Salvation Army, 9 S. Dorcas St., Lewistown, PA 17044. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.hellerhoenstinefuneralhome.com.

Source: https://www.lewistownsentinel.com/obituaries/2024/10/yvonne-c-folk-2/

Leona M. Griffith, 88, of Lewistown, went to be with the Lord at 1:42 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008.

Born on Sept. 9, 1920, in Lockport, she was a daughter of the late W. Harry and Carrie Mae (Ruble) Skipper. Her husband, John L. Griffith, preceded her in death.

Surviving are: children, Robert G. Shively, of Wellsville, Brenda Herman and husband, James, of Camp Hill, Debra Carpenter and husband, Bernard, of Lewistown, Lattimore J. Griffith and wife, Sharon, of Lewistown, Teresa Griffith, of Hershey, Claudia Houston and husband, Johnny, of Augusta, Ga., Timothy M. Griffith, of Lewistown, Clifford L. Griffith, of Lewistown; three brothers, Donald Miller, of Lewistown, Glenn Miller, of Carbor City, Calif., Warren Gill, of Tempe, Ariz; 21 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by four children, Jennifer Foltz, Katherine Shively, Charles Shively, Rodney Newton Griffith; three sisters, Mary Baumgardner, Ruth Baumgardner, Florence Casner; three brothers, Russell, Ralph and Alan Skipper.

Early in life, she was employed as a waitress and later worked as a cook at Lewistown Daycare.

In 1995, at the age of 75, she earned her high school equivalency degree.

She was a member of the Salvation Army, Lewistown, as well as its Home League and League of Mercy.

She was also a member of the Pensioners Club, War Mothers, Women of the Moose, Golden Age Senior Citizens, Malta Home Auxiliary and the Red Hat Society.

A wonderful and loving mother, grandmother and friend, she was always one to put others first.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, at Harshbarger Funeral Home, 3 S. Market St., McVeytown, with Bonnie Purvis officiating. Interment will be in Juniata Memorial Park, Lewistown, with Major Raymond Simpson and the Rev. Bernard Carpenter officiating.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 9 S. Dorcas St., Lewistown, PA 17044.

Source: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37085559/leona-m_-griffith

Funeral/Memorial services for Jay Elwood Holder, 76, will be conducted at 10:00 am, Tuesday, September 18, 2012, at The Salvation Army, by Lt. Ronnie Amick and Capt. Mark Merritt. Cremation has taken place by Bustard's Funeral Home and Crematory.

Jay was born on December 1, 1935 in Casper, WY. He married his best friend, Denni Holder on March 27, 1981. He was promoted to glory on September 12, 2012 in Casper, Wyoming. The son of Elton and Frances Holder, he was raised in Casper, Wyoming and attended Natrona County High School. He was a member of The Salvation Army since 1971, Mended Hearts and Good Sams Club. His interest included traveling, gambling, computer games and playing with his grandkids. He worked in construction and was a truck driver.

He is survived by his wife, Denni; 7 children; 15 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and 4 sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, two brothers and two children.

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/

Lorraine B. Larson, 89, of Rockford, died Monday, Dec. 10, 2007, in Alma Nelson Care Center. Born Sept. 10, 1918, in Milwaukee, Wis., the daughter of Ralph and Florence (Lindberg) Novotny. She graduated from Fenger High School, Chicago, in 1936. Prior to her marriage, she served as a Salvation Army officer. She married Harold S. Larson, July 1, 1954, in Chicago; he preceded her in death, November 2000. She was a member of The Salvation Army Temple where she served in many positions in Rockford and with the Scandinavian Department headquarters in Chicago. She was a Girl Guard leader, member of Home League and League of Mercy and was a member of the String Band. Survived by her children, Ronald Larson of Moreno Valley, Calif., Dennis (Diane) Larson of Rockford, David (Daveda) Larson of Saugus, Calif., Christine (Michael) Shay of Hinsdale, Ill. and Judith Haven of Rockford; 16 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her husband, Harold; daughter Karin Killy, and brother, Robert Novotny. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 14, 2007, in Salvation Army Rockford Temple Corps, 500 S. Rockford Ave., with Major Everett Jordan and Major Carl Amick officiating. Visitation will be from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Friday, prior to the service. Private burial in Arlington Memorial Park. Memorials to Salvation Army Rockford Temple Corps. Arrangements by Olson Funeral & Cremation Services, Ltd., 1001 Second Ave.

Source: https://www.olsonfh.com/obituaries/Lorraine-B-Larson?obId=4190541

Dallas Lew Macklin, 78, died Monday, March 14, 2016. He was born May 27, 1937, in Hutchinson, the son of Gerald S. and Frances A. (Priest) Macklin.

He was a 1955 graduate of Hutchinson High School, attended Hutchinson Community College, and Fort Hays State University. Dallas was a 50-year member of Kiwanis Club, Starr House, Salvation Army and volunteered at First Call for Help. Dallas retired in 1985 from Otasco Tire and Supply Co., with 28 years of service.

Dallas had been married to Bonnie Purvis. She died in September 1990. On June 24, 1995, he married Shirley Louise Banz in Hutchinson. She survives. Other survivors include: brother, Harley (Sandra) of Hutchinson; daughters, Gina Meinen (Duane) of Maricopa, Ariz., Karen Kelman of Hutchinson; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and his wife's children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother, Calvin.

Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 19, 2016, at Elliott Chapel, Hutchinson, with Major James Mungai presiding. Burial will follow in Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Elliott Mortuary.

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

Kalamazoo, MI Shirley May Nance, age 81, was Promoted to Glory Monday morning, June 22, 2015 in Kalamazoo. She was born on August 7, 1933 in Kalamazoo, MI a daughter of Joseph E. and Mary E. Galbraith Wertz and had been a lifelong area resident. Shirley was a member of The Salvation Army and had served as Chaplain of Women's Home League, as a member of Corps Council and was also a Silver Star Mom. She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 6252 in Comstock. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Robert, Joseph and Ken Wertz; and a sister, Alta Perry. On June 23, 1956, Shirley married Thomas D. Nance, who survives. Also surviving are four children, Marcie Nance of Kalamazoo, Thomas Nance, Jr. of Mentor, OH, Matthew Nance of Kalamazoo, Majors Mark and Valerie Nance of Cadillac; six grandchildren, Benjamin Brown, Joshua, Aaron, Cody, Andrew and Anna-Karin Nance; three brothers, William Shirley Valencourt of Vicksburg, Richard Mary Wertz of Colleyville, TX, Ron Jill Wertz of Kalamazoo; two sisters, Audrey Jenkins and Jane John LaRose all of Kalamazoo; and several nieces and nephews. A private family visitation will be held 5:00 Wednesday evening. A public visitation will follow from 6-8pm at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick Street. Services will be held 11:00 Thursday morning at The Salvation Army, 1700 S. Burdick Street with Majors Keith and Sherrie Welch, officiating. Burial in Ft. Custer National Cemetery will follow. A memorial luncheon will be held at The Salvation Army at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to The Salvation Army. The family would like to express their deep gratitude to Majors Welch for their pastoral care, the Soldiers of The Salvation Army for the many meals provided during the last few weeks, Rose Arbor Hospice Residence for their kindness and grace extended, and to the West Michigan Cancer center for their tender and diligent treatment of her cancer.

Source: https://www.langelands.com/obituaries/shirley-nance

William “Billy” Duane Newman, 71, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home.

William “Billy” Duane Newman, 71 He was born March 30, 1947, in Austin to William B. and Ardis N. (Skauge) Newman. Following school, William worked in a janitorial position at Owatonna Tool Company. He was a member of the Salvation Army. Among his favorite leisure time activities were playing cards and dice, watching TV, playing bingo and going camping. William loved spending time with his nieces and nephews. He especially enjoyed his cats and he lived on Coca-Cola. William will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Survivors include two sisters, Dorothy Newman and Barb Johnson, both of Austin; Ronnie Newman of Austin; sister-in-law, Linda Newman of Austin; godchild, Jennifer Anderson of Waseca, Minnesota; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. William was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ardis Newman; maternal grandparents, Nervin and Agnes Skauge; paternal grandparents, John and Hilda Newman; brothers, Robert Newman and Dennis Newman; brother-in-law, Ronald Johnson Sr.; and nephew, Ronald Johnson Jr.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at the Salvation Army in Austin with Capt. Laura Amick officiating. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the Salvation Army. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to the family or the Salvation Army. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: https://www.austindailyherald.com/2019/01/william-billy-duane-newman-71/

Somer Dawn Nunnally, 21, of Charleston died Sunday, May 3, 2015, in Charleston.

She was born March 20, 1994, in Cape Girardeau, to Raymond Lee and Michelle Jordan Nunnally.

Everyone who knew Somer knew that she was first and foremost a wonderful mother to her two children. She was also a loving daughter, sister, and was very soon to become a wonderful wife. While attending Charleston High School she loved volleyball and cheerleading. Somer really loved to sing. She was a very determined, strong-willed, and spirited young lady with a smile that would light up a room. She will be sadly missed. She was a member of Salvation Army Church.

Survivors include her mother, Michelle Rene Nunnally of Cape Girardeau; fiancé and father of her children, Devin James Arnold of Charleston; a son, Bentley James Arnold of Charleston; a daughter, Kaylieh Arnold of Charleston; and two brothers, Dustin Grimes of Miner, Missouri, and Devin Nunnally of Charleston.

She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Lee Nunnally.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. until service time Saturday at Salvation Army Church in Cape Girardeau.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with Captain Ronnie Amick officiating. Burial will be in I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Charleston.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Somer Dawn Nunnally please visit our Sympathy Store.

Source: https://www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Somer-Nunnally/#!/Obituary

Rosa Fay Pitman, 46, of Keokuk, IA died Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at her home. She was born on September 2, 1964 in Keokuk, IA, the daughter of John and Betty Wieprecht Pitman. She had been employed at Deluxe Cleaners in Keokuk. Rosa also operated a cleaning service out of the Maytag Laundromat in Keokuk. She was a member of the Salvation Army in Keokuk. Rosa was an avid Earnhardt fan and enjoyed watching Nascar and collecting Nascar memorabilia. She also collected teddy bears, coffee mugs, apples, roses and she especially loved to go fishing. Rosa’s grandchildren were her pride and joy and she loved spending time with them. She is survived by, one daughter, Stacey Pitman and her fiancé John Chaney of Keokuk, one son, Adam Pitman of Keokuk, three grandchildren, Kaitoyn Pitman, Patricia and Stormie Hobb, her mother, Betty Day of Warsaw, IL, four brothers, Charles Day and his wife Lisa of California, Wayne Day of Warsaw, IL, Ronnie Day and his wife Lea of Lorraine, IL and Tom Pitman and his wife Crystal of Keokuk, three sisters, Dolly Stancil of Ft. Madison, IA, Cindy Williams and her husband Alan of St. Louis, MO and Jane Day of Warsaw, IL, several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and special friends, Kevin Kellum of Keokuk and Sue Francis of Keokuk, who had been like a mother to Rosa. She was preceded in death by her father, one brother Phillip Day and one granddaughter, Adalynn. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk, IA with Major Jim Amick and Pastor Ronnie Braggs officiating. Burial was in the Oakwood Cemetery in Hamilton, IL. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family.

Source: https://www.vigenmemorialhome.com/obituaries/Rosa-Pitman?obId=408434

Wanetta E. (Thompson) Potts, 94, of the Golden Living Center in Camp Hill, PA, and formerly of Pottsville and Cressona, PA went to be with her Lord on Friday, March 16, 2012. She was the loving wife of the late Edward H. Potts who passed away on July 10, 1999. The couple married February 8, 1939 and had 60 years together. Wanetta was born on January 3, 1918 in Barnes, KS, daughter of the late Selby and Teena (Linderman) Thompson. She was a seamstress for Peak-A-Boo Styles in Schuylkill Haven, PA and was a member of the International Ladies Garment Works Union. Wanetta was Protestant by faith and was a member of The Salvation Army. Wanetta is survived by her daughters; Patricia Ann Hopkins and Betty Jane Lagle, both of Harrisburg, PA, 11 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews. Wanetta was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Edward, her sons: Ned Selby Potts, Vernon Edward Potts, and Selby Charles Potts, her daughter Grace Mary Flecha, her brothers: Merrill Thompson, Sam Thompson, Edward Thompson, Cecil Thompson, and Ervin Thompson, and her sisters: Violet Baltzer and Helen Hossler. Family and friends are welcome to call from 12-1 pm on Thursday, March 22, 2012 at the Schilitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home, Inc. 6th & Market Streets, Pottsville, PA. The funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Thursday, March 22nd at the funeral home with Retired Major Paul Mackneer officiating. Burial will be made in Jerusalem Union Cemetery following the funeral service. Contributions may be made in Wanetta's memory to The Salvation Army, Pottsville.

Source: https://www.heffnercare.com/obituaries/wanetta-e-thompson-potts

Passed away on March 24, 2009 after a short illness, Arthur Frederick Saunders of Point Leamington. He was 73 years of age. Mr. Saunders was a Salvation Army Soldier and a member of The Salvation Army Men's Fellowship and served as a church usher. Predeceased by two sets of parents James and Rebecca Hutchings and Adam and Helena Saunders; brothers-in-law, David Gee, Lewis Chaulk, William Osbourne and George Canning. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are his wife Daphne; sons, Ralph, Terry, Roy (Nina), Justin (Sarah); daughters, Donna (Murray), Judy (Bruce), Nola (Rex), Penny (Darryl); seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Also leaving to mourn sisters, Florence, Janet, Hilda (Calvin), Mona, Pansy, Ena (Alex), Donna (James); sisters-in-law, Thelma, Elsie, Ethel and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Captains Richard and Trudy Mouland conducted funeral services at The Salvation Army Citadel, Point Leamington on Friday, March 27, 2009. Interment at The Salvation Army Cemetery, Point Leamington. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Hoskins Funeral Home, Botwood. Pallbearers were Justin Saunders, Glen Warford, Chad Hutchings, Rex Thompson, Roy Saunders and Glen Parsons. Honoray pallbearer was Calvin Snow.

Donations in his memory can be made to the Salvation Army Citadel, Point Leamington.

Source: https://www.hoskinsfuneralhomes.ca/obituaries/Arthur-Saunders?obId=27445447

Delores E. Saunders, age 89 of Chisago City, Minnesota, passed away on February 15, 2022. She was born on May 21, 1932 in Barron Wisconsin. Delores is preceded in death by her husband Edward and her son Richard. She is survived by 4 children Jerry, Eileen, Dee & Florence; grandchildren & great grandchildren. Delores was a longtime Salvation Army band member, loving Mother and grandmother.

Source: https://www.grandstrandfh.com/obituaries/Delores-E-Saunders?obId=24046973

Gladys “Trudy” Sorensen, 78, of Cedar Rapids, was promoted to Glory Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center. Per her wishes, her body was donated to the University of Iowa Deeded Body Program. Memorial Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at The Salvation Army, 1000 C Ave. NW, by Capt. Ronnie Amick. Teahen Funeral Home is serving the family.

Trudy is survived by her four children, Steve of Vacaville, Calif., and Neil (Stephanie), Donnell (Tim) Hoppes, and Eric, all of Cedar Rapids; nine grandchildren; 5.5 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Iris Hegge of Battleground, Wash., and Phyllis Brewer of Westwood, Calif.; and many others who she loved dearly.

She was preceded in death by two brothers and five sisters.

Gladys “Trudy” was born Jan. 12, 1935, in Big Stone County, Minn., the daughter of James and Esther (Larson) Green. Trudy went to Clinton School in Minnesota and then graduated from the College for Officers Training for The Salvation Army. She married Donald Sorensen on June 25, 1956, in Clinton, Minn.; they later divorced. She spent most of her life tending to and taking care of her family.

Trudy loved to play cards and Scrabble, but most of all she loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to The Salvation Army to purchase band instruments. Please mail to PO Box 8056, Cedar Rapids, IA 52408-8056.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.teahenfuneralhome.com.

Source: https://www.thegazette.com/obituaries/sorensen-gladys-trudy/

James W. Young, 40, of 103N SR4478 Lewistown, died at 2:20 a.m. Saturday, July 26, 2003.

Born March 18, 1963, in Youngstown, Ohio, he was a son of Woodrow and step-mother, Cintra Young of Cape Coral, FL, and Mary Ann Wardle of Hobbard, Ohio and the his late step-Father, David Wardle. His wife, Bonnie Moore, whom he married Feb. 2003, survives.

Also surviving are: a daughter, Katharina Young, at home; two step-children, Shane Marks, at home and Heather Marks, Littlestown; Alice Connelly and husband, Tom, Hubbard, Ohio and John and wife Paula Young, of Hubbard, Ohio, Bryan and wife, Kim Young, West Virginia, and half-sister, Marilyn Wardle, Hubbard, Ohio; two step-brothers, David Wardle, New York and Dale Wardle, Hubbard, Ohio; and one step-grandson.

He was preceded in death by a step-brother, Daniel Wardle.

He was a Maintenance Manager at Overhead Door Corp. since 1993.

He was Overhead Door's team captain for Days of Caring of the United Way. He served on the Salvation Army Advisory Board. He graduated from YSU as a Mechnical Engineer.

His funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Barr Funeral Home, Inc., 120 Logan St., Lewistown, with Captain Bonnie Purvis officiating. Interment will be in Lind Memorial Cemetery.

Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be sent to: Salvation Army Church, 9 S. Dorcas St., Lewistown, PA 17044.

Source: https://www.genlookups.com/pa/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/797