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WILLIAM DAVID IVESON

William David Iveson, 63, of Susquehanna, PA, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2010 at the Barnes-Kasson County Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, after a long fought battle with cancer.

William was born on August 2, 1947 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

William is predeceased by his father, David G. Iveson; and his mother-in-law, Sara Michael Clarke.

William is survived by his devoted wife of 40 years, Sara Clarke Iveson. Also surviving are his mother, Loretta Iveson; four children William and Mary Iveson, Michael and Kelly Iveson, Sara and Joseph Adornato, and Robert Iveson and Jill Salerno; eight grandchildren, Kyleigh, Bridget, Victoria, Amanda, Lexis, Alexandra, Sara, and baby Anthony; two brothers and sister-in-laws, David and Kathy Iveson, Richard and Elizabeth Iveson; sisters and brother-in-law, Jane and Edward Deitrick; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, William and Janice Clarke, several cousins, nieces, and nephews.

William was a graduate of Wilkes University where he earned his degree in Higher Mathematics and Economics.

William worked for 35 years at Barnes-Kasson County Hospital. For most of those years, he was the Nursing Home Administrator for the Skilled Nursing Facility.

William was a long time member of the Canawacta Masonic Lodge No. 360, in which he served various positions over the years. William was also a member of the Stonebridge Lions Club and the Susquehanna Fire Department. In his spare time, William enjoyed traveling, RV-ing, fishing and working on construction projects. He also had a true enjoyment of history, especially topics about the civil war.

William was a loving and devoted husband and father who was always willing to volunteer to help anyone who needed a hand. He will be truly missed by all of his family and friends.

A service was held on Thursday, August 26, 2010, at the Hennessey’s Funeral Home, 747 Jackson Ave. Susquehanna, PA, with Donald Cunningham officiating.

Burial was held in the South Gibson Cemetery, South Gibson, PA.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to all the staff at Barnes-Kasson County Hospital for their excellent care, compassion, and concern for William during his illness. You helped make his final days full of light.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Barnes-Kasson County Hospital and Skilled Nursing Facility, Susquehanna, PA.

DAVID E. CONNORS

David E. Connors, 68, of Bonita Springs, FL, died Thursday, August 26, 2010. He was born June 25, 1942 in Portland, ME, the son of Margaret J. (nee Lewis) and Francis A. Connors Sr.

He was raised in Susquehanna, PA and has lived his last 37 years in Bonita Springs, FL. David was an avid New York Yankees and Giants fan. His passion was baseball cards.

David is survived by his mother, Margaret Lewis Connors; sisters, Jane (Frank) Liles and Shirley (Ron) Arthur of Bonita Springs, FL, Patricia (Greg) Fix of Goree, TX and Mary (David) Litchko of Kirkwood, NY; brothers, Francis A. Connors Jr. and Joseph (Carol) Connors, both of Bonita Springs; nieces and nephews, Terry and Brian Prentice, Christine (Tim) Kordt, Tiffany Liles, Casie Connors, Erin (Jeremy) Bergeron, Valerie Connors, Amy Connors, Nicole Litchko and John Litchko; grand nieces, Patricia Fix, Meg Prentice, Parker Elizabeth Liles and Hayley LaFlamme; and grand nephews, Jacob Cameron Liles and Wrigley Kordt. David is also survived by numerous beloved cousins, aunts and uncles.

He was preceded in death by his father, Francis A, Connors Sr. and several aunts and uncles.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Monday, August 30, 2010 at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 28290 Beaumont Road, Bonita Springs. Interment followed at Naples Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Joanne’s House at Hope Hospice, 27200 Imperial Pkwy., Bonita Springs, FL 34135.

We will truly miss this angel of God.

MARIAN GATHANY

Surrounded by her loving family, Marian Gathany entered eternal peace Thursday, August 26, 2010. She was predeceased by her parents Jay and Madeline Fancher; two brothers, Louis (Jay) and Robert Fancher; and her loving husband Robert Gathany.

Marian is survived by the greatest joy in her life, her three daughters and their families, Ann Sellitto, Patricia and Harold Thatcher, and Susan and David Lee; grandchildren, John and Julie, Scott and Kristen, and Robert Sellitto, Matthew Thatcher, Jennifer and Kelly Lee; her precious great grandchildren, Logan and Landen Sellitto; three sisters-in-law, Joan and Mary Fancher and Sally and Gary Balanis; many nieces and nephews; dearest friend and second family Sally Carr and her son, Greg Clinton.

She will be missed by her many friends, especially her canine buddies, Maggie and Chloe. Marian liked to gamble, especially cards, lotteries, and bingo. She made many friends in her love for playing these games. She enjoyed her Tuesday morning breakfast club. “Playing cards and bingo will never be the same without you, Mom.”

She retired from Blue Ridge School District after seventeen years of service and was a lifelong member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. B. Patel and his wonderful staff.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, August 30, 2010 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Interment was made in St. Lawrence Cemetery. At Marian's request there were no public calling hours.

Should friends so desire, expressions of sympathy may take the form of a donation to Great Bend/Hallstead Volunteer Ambulance P.O. Box 793, Great Bend, PA 18821. Arrangements are under the direction of the Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home.

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