Category: Obituaries

Jesse B. Kendall Jr., formerly of West Lawn, passed away Feb. 5 at Mifflin Center in Shillington.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Hazel (Painter) and Jesse Kendall Sr.

He is survived by a daughter, Kathy. He was predeceased by his wife, Virginia.

Services will be private.

Thomas C. Reifsnyder Sr., 84, Bernville, passed away Sunday, Jan. 9, in Reading

Hospital.

He was married to the late Geraldine R. (Sensenig) Reifsnyder, who passed away Aug. 3, 2009.

Born in Brownsville, he was a son of the late Paul and Mabel (Smith) Reifsnyder.

He served in the Navy during World War II. He was a technician for the PA Air National Guard for 40 years in Reading, and then in Harrisburg part of the 193rd Special Operations Wing, retiring as a senior master sgt. He also was a farmer in Brownsville and Penn Township for 40 years.

He was a member of the Shartlesville Fire Company and Northkill Rod & Gun Club.

He was a member of North Heidelberg United Church Of Christ.

Surviving are five sons: Thomas C. Jr., and wife, Gloria, Penn Township; Jeffrey L., and wife, Cindy, Shoemakersville; Peter A., and wife, Wannita, Leesport; Lee A., and wife, Mamie, Penn Township; and Scott A., Gouglersville.

There are also six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by a son, Curtis A. Reifsnyder; and a daughter, June E. Pieller.

Services will be Friday, Jan. 14, at 7 p.m. at Kirkhoff Funeral Home, 206 N. Main St., Bernville, with the Rev. Carl A. Folk officiating. Friends may call Friday evening from 5:30 to 7 at the funeral home. Burial will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society , 498 Bellevue Ave., Laureldale, PA 19605. Online condolences may be made at www.kirkhofffuneralhome.com.

General Michael G. James

ROCKLAND, MAINE – Brigadier General Michael G. James, U.S.A.F. Retired, 73, a great patriot, leader and beloved father, formerly of New Cumberland, PA, died at his home, Wednesday, December 22, 2010, after an extended illness.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, July 22, 1937, he was the son of the late Lewis L. and Elizabeth Hitchner James. Growing up in Pitman, NJ, he was a graduate of Pitman High School and Rutgers University.
From 1963 to 1969, Mr. James served as a Navigator with the Strategic Air Command. After leaving the Air Force and while working as a marketing representative for IBM, in 1971 he re-enlisted with the Pennsylvania Air National Guard, serving in the 193rd Special Operations Squadron in Harrisburg, PA. After retiring from IBM, he returned to full time military duty and advanced to the rank of Colonel while serving as the State Director of Operations for the PA Air National Guard. During his military career, Mr. James served in numerous campaigns on behalf of his country, including the Vietnam Conflict, Desert Storm and Operation Desert Shield. Upon his discharge in 1996, he was awarded the rank of Brigadier General.
Mr. James is survived by his son Thomas M. James of Arlington, VA; two step-sons, Michael J. Koscso of Arlington, VA, Robert P. Koscso and his wife Suzanne of Cary, NC; two sisters Patricia Mark and her husband Robert of Nesconset, NY, Judith Wanner and her husband Gordon of Gettysburg, PA, five grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service with Military Honors will be held at Seaview Cemetery, Rockport, Maine in the spring.
Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland.

It is with regret that the 1-112IN (SBCT) announces the death of 1LT Eric

Kline.  1LT Kline deployed with the 56th Stryker Brigade to OIF in 2008-09.

 Friends and family will be received at the Waide-Coleman Funeral Home, 12422

Conneaut Lake Road (Route 322), Conneaut Lake, PA 16316 on 27 September 2010

from 1400-1600 and 1900-2100. 

 There will be a funeral mass held at Saint Brigid’s Church, 383 Arch Street,

Meadville, PA 16335 at 1000 on 28 September 2010.  Following the mass, 1LT

Kline will be interred at the Saint Brigid’s Cemetery, 11293 Williamson

Road,

Meadville, PA 16335.