Sinnemahone 50K Coincides with opening of Antlerless Muzzleloader Season

Organizers of the Sinnemahone 50K announcing the trails that will be used during the inaugural Sinnemahone 50K trail run on Saturday, October 19.  The object of the advanced notice is to let hunters know that there will be increased activity in and around the following trails in the Elk State Forest and neighboring forested areas of Cameron County. 

The trails included in the Sinnemahone 50K include Steam Mill Road, Mowray Trail, Chicago Springs, Wiley Trail, Bucktail Path, pipeline that parallels  Ridge Road, McNuff Road, Ridge Road from intersections of Stillhouse and Steam Mill Road, Chicago Springs,  Barr Hollow, and Rock Run.  Staff will be marking the trails beginning Monday October 14.   Saturday October 19 more than 70 runners plus emergency personnel will be on the trails from 7am-6pm. 

 

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Dorothy J. Pifer

Dorothy J. Pifer, 91, of Clearfield, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at Clearfield Hospital.

Ms. Pifer was born June 12, 1922 in Clearfield, the daughter of Amon W. and Myrtle (Green) Pifer.

She had owned a Taxi Cab business in Emporium.

Ms. Pifer was a member of the Mt. Joy United Methodist Church.

She is survived by two nieces; Mary Beth Sellers of Dauphin, PA and Jacqueline Brandt.

Ms. Pifer was the last member of her generation having been preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Grace E. Sellers.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Thursday, September 26, 2013 at the Bennett and Houser Funeral Home, Inc., of Clearfield with Pastor Kenneth Leonard officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Joy Cemetery.

Friends will be received at the funeral home on Thursday from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of services.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Mt. Joy United Methodist Church, 1727 Mt. Joy Road, Clearfield, PA 16830.

To send an on line tribute go to www.bennettandhouser.com or www.mem.com

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On a personal note, I do remember 'Dot' as a friend of my fathers, she was fondly known around town with the nickname of "Slugger'

 

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Bash In the Boonies Benefit for John Overturf

Bash In the Boonies Benefit for John Overturf

 

Saturday, October 12, 2013, 4:00 PM - 11:30 PM

 

We are having a benefit for John Overturf who has been going through a lot of trying times due too his illness, this has been an ongoing battle for him and his family. We are trying to raise funds to help offset his medical costs and travel expenses. Food will be available starting at 4 PM (feel free to bring a dish to pass). Old Skool will start playing at 7 PM. Donation's are being accepted before and during the event. We are hoping to have some items to auction off to raise more funds for John.  Saturday, October 12, 2013, 4:00 PM - 11:30 PM

 

Cost: DONATION
Phone: (814) 546-2888   

 

Bash In The Boonies at the Sinnemahoning Tavern

10426 Main Street
Sinnamahoning, PA 15861

 

  Cameron County

 

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Sylvan Heritage Council Flower Arrangements

This beautiful flower arrangement was purchased at Flowers 'N Things, Emporiums local florist shop. The Sylvan Heritage Council provided the mug, and Flowers 'N Things picked out the bouquet of flowers & greens. The SHC also has other pottery pieces available for flower arrangements, or gifts. Westerwald Pottery is the leader in producing custom-decorated stoneware.  Every product is patiently wheel-thrown, signed, and dated for authenticity in Scenery Hill, Pennsylvania

Flowers 'N Things will be happy to personalize your flower arrangement with a beautiful piece of this pottery customized with a Cameron County logo.

 Pottery is on sale at Flowers 'N Things or the Cameron County
Chamber of Commerce, or by emailing thesylvanhertiagecouncil@gmail.com

 

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QDMA Branch Banquet @ VFW

Free Test Drive Saturday, October 5th !

 

 

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Tree Trimming In Town

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2013 Homecoming Queen Is Alex Caton!

I'm a little late with this photo, but on Friday, September 27,

Alex Caton was crowned CCHS Homecoming Queen.

 Congratulations Alex!

 

In this photo, Alex is sitting on the right

 

 

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Cameron Co Life Chain – October 6

The Cameron County Pro-Life Committee will be sponsoring a “Life Chain” on Sunday, October 6^th.  Life Chain is a nationally recognized, peaceful demonstration against abortion.  Signs will be distributed starting at 2:00PM from the First Baptist Church.  The demonstration will run from 2:30-3:30 at the location of 4^th Street: from Broad to Chestnut. Refreshments and fellowship will follow.

 

 

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Joseph F. Burfield

Joseph F. Burfield, 57, of 2107 Balltown Rd., Bardstown, Kentucky formerly of Emporium, PA died unexpectedly at Mercy Hospital, a  Campus of Plantation Hospital, Miami, Florida on Wednesday (September 25, 2013) afternoon.
He was born      October 12, 1955 in DuBois, PA a son of Jean Schreffler Burfield of Cameron and the late James Burfield, Sr.

 On March 13, 1976 in Emporium he married Cindy Graham Burfield, who Survives.
Mr. Burfield graduated from Cameron County High School and from Triangle Tech in Falls Creek, PA. He moved to Kentucky from Emporium in 2001. Joe worked for Kewitt International as a Safety Engineer and was a member of the OSHA outreach trainers.

 Surviving
In addition to his mother Jean Schreffler Burfield and his
Wife Cindy Graham Burfield
Son: Cory Burfield and his wife Michelle, Bardstown, KY
Daughter: Erin, Mrs. Reuben Solveson, Emporium
Son: Shane C. Burfield and his wife Kylie, Clarksville, TN
8 Grandchildren: Aliyah and Kadance Solveson, Camyron, Noah & Emma Burfield, Jonea Swatsworth & Lucas and Logan Burfield
Sister: Carol Olay, Emporium
Brother: James Burfield, Jr. and his wife Shannon, Emporium
Sister: Lona, Mrs. David Klase, Duncannon
Brother: Jeffrey Burfield, Dover, PA
Sister: Stacey Burfield, Corfu, NY
Preceded in death by
Father: James Burfield

 Visitation will be at the Barnett Funeral Home on Monday from 5-8 PM.
Funeral Service will be held at the Barnett Funeral Home, 207 E. Fourth Street, Emporium on Tuesday (October 1, 2013) at 11:00 AM with Rev. Edward Carocci, Agape Assembly of God Church, St. Marys officiating. Burial will be in the Castle Garden Cemetery, Driftwood.

Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.

REUNION - TRIBUTE CHORAL CONCERT, September 29, 2013

This is an invitation for anyone who sang with music teacher, Sue Ann Beveridge, at CCHS, from 1968 through 1999, to come back and pay tribute and sing under her direction one more time. This event is this Sunday, September 29th, so if you are not signed up to sing, you can plan to attend and listen to this wonderful event. Many CCHS alumni will be returning to sing under the direction of former teacher Sue Ann Beveridge, special guest will be Ron Tusing.


ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ALL OF OUR FRIENDS WHO ARE UNABLE TO COME TO THE CONCERT IN PERSON......
This won't be the same, of course, but Pete Fragale has set up USTREAM for the concert. We are limited to 100 viewers, but let your close friends or shut in family members know that they can see and hear the concert LIVE on Sunday, September 29th, starting at 12:45 by going to the HMI Website; clicking on "Hometown Projects" in the center of the home page and scrolling down to see the video. Have your computer speakers on so that you can hear... and you are all set. Remember to get there early as only 100 people can watch on line. THIS IS SO MUCH FUN!!
http://hometownmentors.org


Once again here is the URL to order your tickets in advance. Fill out the form and submit and your tickets will be ready at the door. We have had many people take advantage of this, so get your tickets today before they are gone. Thanks !
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1S5cYPGlwjxNptq2T10ZqD26YYWSavYSvYD-B_mTnrGU/viewform


ORDER Form -- REUNION TRIBUTE CONCERT: DVD - Weekend in pictures plus Live Concert Recording.

If you would like a copy of the "happenings" on practice day, Sept. 28th and the actual concert on Sept. 29th, please click on the link below and fill out the form and submit. The DVD is 10.00$ plus 4.00$ for shipping . Once payment is received your DVD will be shipped to you.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1m2mLIy81w5FZyxVSvjZ9BLZIHYFym83BJ3HUH-08Qmo/viewform

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Food Pantry

 

St Marks Church

 

A reminder that the second Sunday of every month is Cameron County Community Food Pantry Collection Sunday.  Please bring non perishable food items and drop them in the designated location in the vestibule.  If you would prefer a monetary donation, please place an envelope in the collection that is labeled “Food Bank.”  Thank you so very much for your help to provide food to individuals and families of Cameron County.  Cameron County Community Food Pantry is a ministry provided by the Cameron County Ministerial Association.

 

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Kick Off College Football Season in Style

Emporium Garden Club is accepting donations for a football tailgate package that includes a Penn State corn hole game, snacks and other goodies.  The game can be seen at the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce during business hours.  The Emporium Garden Club will also set up the game at the Sizerville Fall Festival Saturday October 5 and during the Fall Flea Market Saturday October 19. 

The Emporium Garden Club meets monthly at the Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall the last Monday of the month at 6:30pm.

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The Scholastic Book Fair

Reminder: The Scholastic Book Fair is open to the public on

Wednesday, Sept 25th from 4:00-6:00 in the Woodland Library.

{THANK YOU to Mrs. Burfield for her work to make Book Fair week possible!}

 

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Last Call for Shoot the Moon

Cameron County Chamber of Commerce will host a Shoot the Moon/Cinch Tournament on Saturday September 28.  The tournament will be held at the Emporium Moose Club starting at 2pm.  Registration cutoff is at noon on Friday September 27.  Registration sheets are available at the Emporium Moose and Chamber of Commerce office.  The fee is $10.00 per player.

 

The tournament is patterned after the popular monthly tournaments held at Sacred Heart Parish Center in St Marys using Shoot the Moon Rules.  Each game consists of 8 hands, and 9 games will be played.  At the end of the tournament individual players with the most earned points will receive prize money. 

 

Food and beverages will be available to benefit the Emporium Moose Club.  The tournament will be played in a non-smoking environment.  It is open to both Moose and non-members.  The general public is also invited to watch the tournament.   

 

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Emporium Country Club @ ToThe Driving Range

If you've never been to the Emporium Country Club, you've probably never been to their driving range.  I think its a little out of the ordinary, actually, its the ride there that's a little out of the ordinary.  Here's a video I took while my daughter drove us back to the clubhouse. Its a little shaky, and yes, that's an elk gate I happen to  mention.

 

YouTube Emporium Country Club

 

 

 

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Box Tops!

The Box Top School Store opens this Friday, September 20th, for Grades 1-6! Tape clipped Box Tops to a sheet of paper in groups of ten. Collection sheets are available outside the Box Top store or online at btfe.com. Or just use plain paper.

Visit this link to see all the products that apply and sign up for money saving coupons!

 

BOXTOPS

 

You may also visit them on Facebook   https://www.facebook.com/BoxTopsForEducation 

 

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Trick or Treat in Emporium will be Thursday, October 31

Trick or Treat in Emporium will be Thursday,  October 31

 

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Affordable Care Act

If you are one of the over 3.6 million Pennsylvanians and New Yorkers without health insurance, then you should be aware that a new online health insurance exchange or marketplace is scheduled to open October 1 for coverage effective January 1, 2014.

The exchange, a part of the Affordable Care Act, will allow people to go online and shop from an assortment of government-approved health insurance plans. Also, it will match them with tax credits to make the coverage affordable. It's open to people who don't have access to a qualified plan at work.

 

The tax credits are available for a single person earning just under $16,000 up to a family of four with an income of about $94,000. The amount of the tax credit will vary by income and would be forwarded directly to their health insurance plan, with the process handled by the exchange.

 

Governor Tom Corbett has chosen to use the federal health insurance exchange site for Pennsylvania’s online marketplace at HealthCare.gov. In New York State insurance seekers may go to www.nystateofhealth.ny.gov.

 

Small businesses will also be able to shop for coverage on the exchange, which is intended to allow them to enjoy size-related savings previously available only to large companies

 

https://www.healthcare.gov

 

http://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/index.html

 

http://www.hrsa.gov/index.html

 

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Thursday Night Photo

 

Saw this little fawn alongside the rode.

 

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Volunteers Needed

 

 
 
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Sinnemahoning State Park

 

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Shoot The Moon Tournament

 

 

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Benefit Dance

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Golf Fundraiser

 

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NAM KNIGHTS SCHOLARSHIP

Wonderful News to pass along .......

 

A scholarship fund has been developed and designed by the “NAM KNIGHTS OF AMERICA, MC”, AMC (Allegheny Mountain Chapter) to support students that have graduated from Cameron County High School that are currently pursuing an education beyond high school.

  "The Nam Knights Motorcycle Club continues to grow and thrive due to the extraordinary dedication of its members, their families and our benevolent supporters."

  The scholarship, valued at $1000, will be awarded to assist a graduate of Cameron County High School in his/her pursuit of a degree from a two or four-year accredited college, university, or trade school. This award will be given to a student that graduated from Cameron County High School in one of the following years: 2010, 2011, 2012, or 2013. 

  To receive a application please send an email request to nkmcamc@gmail.com or contact Steve Manginell at 814-331-1074 or Mike Gibbs at 214-243-0922
To be eligible applications must be received by October 31st 2013

 

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2014 Military Banner Program

The Sylvan Heritage Council has recieved their 30th military banner application over the weekend! If you're thinking of sponsoring a banner for someone, don't delay. We are filling up fast - the deadline will be November 1st or whenever we reach our maximum number of 60. We're halfway there! Call Christine Slusarick @ 814.486.0583, or email her at christineslusarick@gmail.com for more information.  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sylvan-Heritage-Council/177484145754944

 

 

The Sylvan Heritage Council, a group of Cameron County residents with diverse backgrounds, is committed to the betterment of our community through positive energy and action. A few of the projects that we have sponsored are: the installation of the Emporium welcome signs and the surrounding landscaping at the east and west end of town, the mural and banner projects, the new signs for the Endeavor and other local businesses, and our most recent venture is the placement of a block retaining wall at the town’s east end triangle. 

 

These projects of the Sylvan Heritage Council are most fitting to their mission:  to pursue sustainable economic growth through the beautification, revitalization, and historic preservation of our community in such a way that capitalizes on our area’s abundant natural resources and maintains our proud local heritage.
We want our community to thrive and we intend to continue to be a driving force behind that cause.

 

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Misty Pine Rentals Featured In The Keystone Edge

A local business is featured in The Keystone Edge
http://www.keystoneedge.com


Mark and Evelyn Keiter told a similar story about Misty Pines, a cabin rental they started in neighboring Cameron County a few years ago after Mark got laid off from a good job as a foreman in a steel mill in southeastern PA.

“After visiting relatives in the area, seeing the elk for ourselves and reading the Fermata report we decided this was the area we wanted to live in,” Evelyn Keiter explained recently by email. “We knew we wanted to be in the hospitality business and saw that there was a need for it. … We pulled up stakes, sold our home and business and moved to Cameron County to escape the rat race ... This was a scary undertaking but we were ready for a big change.”

The Keiters bought 40 acres with a scenic view and transformed an abandoned house on the property into two rental suites complete with private entrances, hardwood flooring and new appliances.

“With a lot of hard work, vision and hope, we turned that abandoned house into something special,” Keiter said. “As of September 5th we will have been open for five years, I almost can't believe it. The time has gone so quickly and we have met so many nice people.

“Often local people will ask us "’Why did you move here?’” Keiter said. “The one word answer would be ELK. Maybe if someone has never lived anywhere else they don't appreciate the beauty and excitement that's right outside their back door here in the PA Wilds but we are loving it. The possibility of seeing an elk or bear in our everyday travels does not grow old. Knowing that we are sharing our home with the majestic elk puts the "wild" in PA Wilds for us. We love being able to provide a quality place for people to stay while they are experiencing a glimpse of where we get to live every day. … There are so many other things to do and see in the area but the elk are the number one draw.”

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Emporium Garden Club

This month members of the Emporium Garden Club will focus on small gardens….actually called fairy gardens.  The miniature gardens include not only plants, but embellishments like things you would find in a doll house!

Those attending the meeting Monday September 23 at 6:30pm at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church are reminded to bring containers, soil plants and embellishments.   Some embellishments will be available for purchase.  Saucer gardens and succulent plants are perfect for this project

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A Beautiful Morning

Cameron County Food Pantry

The Cameron County Food Pantry will hold a distribution for people determined eligible on Wednesday, September 25, 2013, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the building located behind the Northern Tier Community Action offices at 135 West Fourth Street in Emporium.

                               Call 486-1161, ext. 269, with any questions

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Hours Change At Gibbs AromaCafe

EFFECTIVE MONDAY, SEPT. 16
NEW BUSINESS HOURS

 Monday – Saturday
Lunch
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Dinner
4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday – Closed

Due to economic reasons, we have found it necessary to discontinue breakfast at this time. It is our goal with this change, to better improve our service, quality and timing of lunch and dinner meals.

We wish to thank our patrons for their loyal business and are sorry for any inconvenience this will cause you. We have enjoyed the last 4 years and hope that we will continue to please you in the years to come.

 

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Memorial Mass September 28, 2013

 

 

The family will receive friends at Barnett Funeral Home, 207 E. 4th St., Emporium, PA on Saturday, September 28, 2013 from 3:00 - 5:00 PM. Burial will be in St. Mark Catholic Church Cemetery, Emporium. Barnett Funeral Home is assisting the family locally.

Maryanne Ellen Malizia, 72, died Sunday, September 1, 2013. Born in Philadelphia, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Eric William and Rosemary Hickey Petrazio. Formerly of Emporium, Pa., she graduated in 1958 from Cameron County High School and D'Youville College. In addition, she was a former member of St. Marks Catholic Church in Emporium. She retired in Columbia.
Surviving are her sons, Daniel Malizia of Boynton Beach, Fla., John Malizia of Dubois, Pa., Tony Malizia of Columbia; four grandchildren; sister, Donna Stuart (Donald) of Irmo, S.C.; two brothers, Eric Petrazio Jr. (Vicki) and Mark Petrazio (Teresa), both of Roanoke, Va.
Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice.

Memorial Mass was held Monday, September 9, 2013, in Columbia, SC.

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9/11 Ceremony

This year, there will not be a 9/11 ceremony held on North Broad Street.  A heartfelt thank you to those that coordinated previous commemorative services over the past several years.

 

Photo Sept 11, 2010

 

QCare Opens In Emporium

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James J. Chmelar

James J. Chmelar, 55, of Leander, TX (formerly Emporium, PA) passed away at his home on August 29, 2013, after a 2 year battle with Glioblastoma (brain cancer).   Jim was a kind, loving, and compassionate man.

Jim was born on September 22, 1957 in St. Mary’s, PA, son of the late Leopold and JoAnn (Barr) Chmelar.  He was a 1975 graduate of Cameron County High School and held numerous degrees such as Bachelor degrees in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh and Fire Science from Empire State University.  Jim also served as a deputy sheriff in Cameron County, as well as volunteering 20+ years in both the fire and ambulance departments as a fire fighter/EMT.

Jim has spent the majority of his career as a Quality Engineer, and in the oil industry.  His work took him to far flung reaches of the globe including China, Romania, and Russia.   In more recent years, since Jim’s relocation to Texas, he has been most well known as a doting grandfather, and even earned the title of “The Best Tickler in the West”.  Jim worshiped at Living Water Lutheran Church, where he has an even larger “Family” who has shared love and support over the past several years.  Jim’s greatest joy in life was loving and taking care of his family, listening to music, playing the guitar, and giving the best bear hugs.

Jim is survived by his deeply beloved wife, Lisa B. Chmelar, his son, Leo McDowell- Chmelar, who he cherished, a sister, Vicki Wenner and husband Jim of Emporium, two brothers, Mike Chmelar of Emporium, and Joseph “Skeeter” Chmelar and wife Yvette of St. Mary’s, his step daughters, Sarah Teale and husband, Maca and Katie Ryan and husband, Joe, both from Leander, TX.  Jim also had 4 grandchildren, Louis, Nole, Taylor, and Brodie, all from Leander, TX, and several nieces and nephews.  Preceding Jim in death besides his parents is a brother, Bob Chmelar.

To honor Jim, a Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, September 14, 2013, at 11:00 am at the St. John’s Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Bruce Burkness as celebrant.

According to what we believe would be Jim’s wishes, the family request that in lieu of flowers, donations are made to his son, Leo McDowell –Chmelar’s education fund.  Donations can be made to the Jim Chmelar Memorial Fund at Wells Fargo Bank-MAC, T7009-010, 920 N. Lakeline Blvd., Cedar Park, TX 78613 or to a charity of the donor’s choice

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Mary Bush Schoenerberger

 

Mary Bush Schoenerberger, 92, of Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, PA formerly of Emporium and East Stroudsburg died at her residence, Coudersport on Friday (September 6, 2013) afternoon.
She was born October 4, 1920 in Hawthorne, New Jersey a daughter of the late Stanley and Mae Bruce Cruver.

She married the late Larry Schoenerberger
Mrs. Schoenerberger's first husband was William Bush who died in 1987. She graduated from Pocono High School. She worked for many years as a division manager at Sears & Roebuck in Stroudsburg, PA. She was a member of the Cherry Lane United Methodist Church in East Stroudsburg and she raised 7 children.

Surviving
Son: Bruce W. Bush and his wife Lona, Emporium
Son: Stanley Bush and his wife Marian, Stroudsburg
Daughter: Laura, Mrs. Jeff Reuben, Phoenix, AZ
Son: Willard Bush and his wife Linda, Weedville
Daughter: Margaret, Mrs. Howard Bowman, Stroudsburg
Daughter: Sarah, Mrs. Dockhaven Johnson, Henryville, PA
Son-in-law: Francis Hamilton, Waynesboro
21 Grandchildren, 35 Great Grandchildren and 7 Great Great Grandchildren

Preceded in Death By
Parents: Stanley and Mae Bruce Cruver
First husband: William Bush who died in 1987
Second Husband: Larry Schoenerberger who died in 2003
Daughter: Roberta "Bobbie" Hamilton

There will be No Visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service will be held at the Cherry Lane United Methodist Church Charry Lane Road, Tannersville, PA on Saturday (September 14, 2013) at 2:00 PM with Pastor Heidi Silliman, officiating.
Burial will be in the Cherry Lane Cemetery, Tannersville, PA

Donations may be made to the Tannersville Cranberry Bog Preserve in Memory of Mary Bush at 570-643-7922.

Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.

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Red Raider Planners / Car Magnets Available

 There's still time to purchase your Red Raider school planner or car magnet - just contact any PTO member or message them via their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/WoodlandElementaryPto

 

 

 

 

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A.B.A.T.E. Event Held Today @ Sinnemahoning Sportsman's Club

 

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