Obituaries

Olive Augusta Colwell, 92, of Hallstead, PA was called home to be with the Lord on Mother's Day, May 12, 2024. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 27 years, Gerald H. Colwell; her daughter, Sharon L. Grice; two sisters, Madeline Osterhout and Doris Smith; brother, Irving Brown.

Olive is survived by her children, Barbara (Ray) Highhouse, Marilyn (Lew) Galloway, Peggy (Jeff) Swingle; 13 grandchildren, Thomas, Paul (Rebekah), Sarah (Ed), Joanna, David (Amanda), Stephen, John (Johannah), Jason (Michelle), Aaron (Kristen), Nathan (Robin), Ryan (Amanda), Hannah (David), and Joshua (Brianna); 20 great-grandchildren; sister, Florence Colwell; sisters-in-law, Jean Colwell, Shirley Colwell; brother-in-law, Arnold (Jane) Colwell; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members.

Olive worked along side Gerald on the family farm until his death in 1978. Then she worked for Magnetic Labs until her retirement. She faithfully attended South New Milford Baptist Church. Olive enjoyed caring for plants, her pets and spending time with her family and friends. Olive kept up on the family history, often discussing it with enthusiasm.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Please watch www.tuttleyeisleyfuneralhome.com for service information when it becomes available.

Should friends so desire, expressions of sympathy may take the form of a donation in her memory to the: Great Bend/Hallstead Volunteer Ambulance Company, 5 Carrol Street, Great Bend, PA 18821.

Richard L. Gelineau, 71, of Susquehanna, PA entered into rest on May 6, 2024. He was the son of the late Roland and Claire Gelineau. He was also predeceased by his wife, Diane; son, Christopher; sisters, Diane and Pauline; brothers, David and Roger.

Richie is survived by his children, Sandy (James) Theobald, Dawn (Marc) Falco, Michelle "Shelly" Beland, Michael Bransky; known as Pépé to his adoring eleven grandchildren, Sean, James, Carley, Zoey, Lilley, Nicole, Courtney, Michael, Ashley, Emma, Garrett; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, including Amanda and Kevin.

Richie was born and raised in New Jersey, where he drove a taxi cab for over fifty years. Richie moved to Pleasant Mount in 1988, settling into Susquehanna in 1989. He enjoyed fishing, flea markets and playing poker. He was talented with wood projects and leather goods. One of his favorite past times was cooking, baking and entertaining friends and family. Richie was deeply loved and will be dearly missed. The only consolation is knowing he is reunited with the love of his life, his wife, son and other family members.

The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the Rogers family for the friendship of more than fifty years, but especially the care he received in his final days.

A funeral service was held on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at the Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home, Inc., Hallstead, PA.

In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, please consider sending memorial contributions to the: Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home, Inc., PO Box 936, Hallstead, PA 18822 to assist with his final expenses.

Virginia Ann Woodruff, 81, a beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Barnes-Kasson SNF in Susquehanna, PA.

She was predeceased by her parents, Adah and David Walker; and brother, Arthur Walker.

Virginia is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Milton Woodruff Jr.; children, Kimberly and Jim Wademan, Duane Woodruff, Lisa and David Conroy, Amy and Jeff Krall. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren with whom she enjoyed laughter and silliness in her life.

Virginia was a stay-at-home mom and she enjoyed taking care of her family. She always made sure her children had what they needed and made their birthdays special. In her younger years she enjoyed bowling with her dear friends, camping at Thousand Islands with her family and being at any special event for the family, especially the barbeques at her house. One of her favorite things was she always sent birthday cards to her grandchildren with lots of stickers on them, the more the better. Virginia was a strong, caring, loving and kind person. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. P. Patel and the staff at Barnes-Kasson SNF for their kindness and wonderful care.

Visitation for Virginia was held on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Hennessey's Funeral Home, 747 Jackson Avenue, Susquehanna, PA.