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4 • Community Life Endeavor News Saturday, November 9, 2013 Births Death Notices Zachry Jason Streich A son, Zachry Jason Streich, was born to Jason and Andrea Furman Streich of Coudersport on Nov. 2. The little boy, who weighed eight pounds, 12 ounces, joined a sister, Chelsey (12) and brothers Brady (10), Reilly (eight) and Kelby (three). Maternal grandparents are Wick and Faye Furman of Coudersport. Paternal grandfather is Russ Streich of Coudersport. Paternal great-grandparents are Jean Streich of Emporium and Jean McWilliams, also of Emporium. Cora ‘Bonnie’ Torrey Cora Marie “Bonnie” Torrey, 89, of Coneville, died Nov. 1, 2013, in Wayne County (N.Y.) Nursing Home. Born Dec. 18, 1923, in Oswayo, she was a daughter of Edgar E. and Mary Brady Stilson. In 1941 at Oswayo, she married Wayne L. Torrey, who died in 2000. Among survivors are five sons, Don D. Torrey of Austin, Craig L. Torrey of Andrews Settlement, Dave E. Torrey of Shinglehouse, Phil E. Torrey of North Rose, N.Y., and Karl L. Torrey of Coneville. Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, handled arrangements. Burial was in Rathbone Cemetery, Coneville. Memorials may be made to Hebron Center Christian School. June J. Schnepp Zander John Hallman June J. Schnepp, 92, of Clermont, died Nov. 4, 2013, in the Bradford Manor in Bradford, McKean County. She was born at Hebron in 1921, a daughter of Alva and Lillie (Dingman) Thompson. In 1944 at Coudersport, PA, she married James W. Schnepp. Mrs. Schnepp was a graduate of Coudersport High School. She was a longtime judge of elections for Sergeant Township and was also a longtime volunteer at Sena Kean Manor of Smethport. Among survivors are two sons and a brother: William Thompson of Coudersport. Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Home, Smethport, handled arrangements. Burial was in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Smethport. Memorials may be made to St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church, Smethport. A little boy, Zander John Hallman, was born to Breena Jo Simonetti and Steve Hallman on Nov. 4. The little boy weighed six pounds, 13 ounces and joined a sister Jorgeanna Youngs. Maternal grandparents are Debra and John Simonetti of Ulysses; paternal grandparents are Susan and Colonel Perovich of Ulysses and Robert Hallman of Bradford. Bailey Joye Gerhart Marian J. McGee Marian J. McGee, 88, of Roulette, died Nov. 5, 2013, in Lakeview Senior Care Center, Smethport. She was a native of Bradford, a daughter of Niles Otto and Emid V. (Phillips) Besse. She grew up in the Turtlepoint area. In 2007 at Coudersport, she married Jay McGee. Survivors include her husband and a son, James Wright. Burial was in Annin Creek Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Home, Port Allegany. William E. King William E. King, 91, of Coneville, died Nov. 5, 2013 in Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport. A native of Youngstown, he was a son of George S. and Clara B. (Ullrich) King. In 1959 at Punxsutawney, he married Grace Wulfert. He served in the Coast Guard during World War II and was employed for many years by Hooker Chemical Company in Niagara Falls, N.Y. He was a resident of Coneville since 1977. Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, was in charge of arrangements. Burial was in Oakland Rural Cemetery, Youngstown. Memorials may be made to the Shinglehouse United Methodist Church. Francis R. Buechler Francis R. Buechler Sr., 73, of Galeton, died Nov. 4, 2013, at his home. A New Jersey native, he worked as a chemist for Dupont in his home state. Among survivors are his wife of 52 years, the former Barbara Di Giantomasso; three sons, Francis Buechler Jr., and Mark Buechler, both of Rochester, N.Y., and John Buechler of Galeton, PA; a daughter, Jaqueline (Mrs. James) Bohanna, Kansas City, Missouri; and two brothers. Hess Funeral Home, Galeton, handled arrangements. Burial was in West Hill Cemetery, Galeton. ‘Books Unlimited’ Tuesday Coudersport Public Library’s Books Unlimited gala will be held at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, Nov. 12, in the Coudersport Consistory ballrooms and will feature door prizes, raffles, and auctions intermingled with browsing, socializing, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and desserts. This event serves as the primary fundraiser for the library. From 5:30 to 7, attendees will be able to see items that will be sold to the highest bidders and participate in a silent auction. Afterwards, door prizes will be awarded and auctioneer Dan Carter will begin calling for bids on items that include handmade furniture, artwork, prize packages and many others. Tickets are $30, which includes admission, refreshments and door prize eligibility. Mr. & Mrs. Michael Glenn Kurtz Kari Lyn Karpinski, daughter of Joe and Lisa Karpinski of Coudersport, Pa, and Michael Glenn Kurtz, son of Mike and Kay Kurtz of DuBois, Pa, were married on October 26, 2013. The ceremony was held at St. Luke’s United Church of Christ in Luthersburg, with Rev. Bob Newell and Rev. John McConnell officiating the ceremony. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attended by Terra Sye as matron of honor with Kaitlyn Karpinski, Kelsey Karpinski, sisters of the bride; Michelle Ferraro, Krista McManus, Rachel Pellicano and Kristin Hamilton as bridesmaids. Luci Ferraro and Sophia Tubbs served as flower girls. The best man was Dave Bish with Matt Kurtz, Mark Kurtz, brothers of the groom; Tim Shick, Matt Hartzfeld, Ryan Knarr and Tom Misko as the groomsmen. The aunt of the bride, Judee Clary, gave a reading from the book of Ecclesiastes while Matt Kurtz, brother of the groom, gave a reading from the book of Genesis. Providing the music for the ceremony was Bob Clary, uncle of the bride, and Alyssa Kautz-Fantaskey. The reception was held at the DuBois Country Club in DuBois, Pa. The bride is a graduate of Coudersport High School and a 2009 graduate of Lock Haven University with a Bachelor of Communications degree. She is employed as the Director of Fund Development and Community Outreach at Cole Memorial. The groom is a 2000 graduate of DuBois Area High School and 2004 graduate of Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. He is the owner of Potter County Beverage. The bride and groom honeymooned in Montego Bay, Jamaica and reside in Coudersport. A daughter was born to Joe and Amy Gerhart of Coudersport on Nov. 5, 2013. The little girl, named Bailey Joye Gerhart, weighed seven pounds, 14 ounces and joined a sister, Elizabeth Grace (two). Maternal grandparents are Elisa and Ron Nickel of Ephrata and Sumner and Lynda Morrison of Wellsboro. Maternal greatgrandparents are Sumner and Elinore Morrison and Richard and Phyllis Schenk. Paternal grandparents are Terry and Stephanie Gerhart of Coudersport and Maureen and Brian Martin of Doylestown, OH. Paternal great-grandparents are Lorraine Gerhart of Coudersport, Sally Duffee of Austin and Helen Snowman of Coudersport. Avalee Uriel Soto A daughter, Avalee Uriel Soto, was born to Morgan Stuart and Francisco Soto of Emporium on Nov. 2. The little girl weighed six pounds, three ounces and joined siblings, Riley (four) and Izean Wilkins (10). Maternal parents are Ken and Jamie Stuart and Peggy and Gary Heckman, all of Emporium. Maternal great-grandparents are Ethal and Jack Stuart and George and Diane Sowers, all of Emporium. Paternal grandmother is Carmen Soto of New Brunswick, NJ. Raffle party for band A ham and turkey raffle party benefiting the Cameron County High School band’s Project Pearl Harbor will be held at the Emporium Firehall on Saturday, Nov. 16. There will be 25 individual raffles held. Admission is free. Food, drinks and games will be available. Doors open at 6 pm and raffles start at 7. Northwest Savings has donated $2,200 to the Cameron County Community Chest in support of the current fund drive. Jill Carlson (center) accepted the check from branch manager Rebecca Pasquinelli (left) and assistant branch manager Peggy Letterman. One of the Coudersport area’s most popular people was honored during a 90th birthday celebration Saturday night at the Genesee Environmental Center. Barbara Heimel was born on Halloween 1923 to noted newspaper publisher William D. Fish and his wife, the former Grace Stevens. A lifelong Coudersport resident, Barb worked for many years as a printer and advertising compositor at the Potter Enterprise. She has been active in the affairs of the First Presbyterian Church in Coudersport for many decades and has been a faithful volunteer at Christmas House. Her husband, local grocer and World War II veteran Joseph Heimel, died in 2004. Saturday’s costume party included dancing, musical tributes, church hymns and testimonials. Barb is shown with the couple’s five children (from left), Steve Heimel, Tim Heimel, Chris Heimel, Jane Metzger and Paul Heimel. proudly presents Insidious: Chapter 2 Starring Patrick Wilson & Rose Bryne Friday, Nov. 7 - Monday, Nov. 11 at 7:30pm Horror Rated PG-13 Run Time: 106 min. General Admission $5.25; Children ages 3 - 12 $4.00 Senior Citizens 65+ $4.00 Endeavor News • [email protected] www.endeavornews.com