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Represented here are all obituaries we currently have for “Alfords” who died in Pennsylvania that HAVE NOT BEEN PUBLISHED in AAFA ACTION. As time permits, we will add obituaries that we previously published and periodically post updates, including newly acquired obituaries and additional “AAFA NOTES.” In the interest of making the obituaries available now, we are posting the file here in an incomplete state. As always, we welcome information you might have on these or any other “Alfords” who died in Pennsylvania.

 

 

PENNSYLVANIA OBITUARIES OF ALFORDS

AND SPELLING VARIATIONS

 

Obituaries are listed alphabetically by FIRST name. Included are people whose last name, maiden name, or married name is Alford or a spelling variation: Alfred, Alvord, Allford, Halford, Hallford, Holford, etc.

 

The name of the newspaper (or other source) and place and date of publication follow the name of the deceased. If we published the obituary in AAFA ACTION, the issue is noted.

 

The Alford American Family Association (AAFA) usually adds notes for each obituary, including Social Security Death Index (SSDI) data, relationship of the deceased to other Alfords, and lineages. However, in the interest of making the obituaries available online, we did not add notes to most of these Pennsylvania obituaries. We will add to AAFA NOTES as time permits.

 

Where lineages are included (Alford unless otherwise stated), the format is: Name, year of birth, state or country of birth.

 

Obituaries of AAFA members and their spouses are also included on the AAFA Member Memorials web page and may include more information.

 

We welcome corrections and additional information. If you have an obituary from this state that is not included here, please share it with us!

 

Date posted: 5 AUGUST 2009

 

 

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ALICE HELEN EMILY FREY ALFORD

 

MEADVILLE TRIBUNE

Meadville, Crawford Co., PA—1 August 2006

 

            Alice Helen Emily Frey Alford, 100, of Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community, 31 N. Park Ave., Meadville, passed away Monday, July 31, 2006, at Meadville Medical Center.

            Mrs. Alford was born in Jersey City, N.J., April 11, 1906, the daughter of the late William R. and Wilhelmina Helen Rossy Frey. She married Edward Lucas Alford May 16, 1930; he preceded her in death Sept. 11, 1986.

            She was a member of First Congregational Church of Harwich, Mass.

            Alice graduated from Dickenson High School in 1924. Following her graduation, she was employed by Bell Telephone Laboratories, Manhattan, N.Y., until her marriage in 1930. Alice enjoyed reading, knitting, her children and grandchildren.

            She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Torbjornsen and her husband, Hans O., of Cambridge Springs; four grandchildren, Karen Torbjornsen of New York City, N.Y., Einar Torbjornsen of Cambridge Springs, Kimberley Bryant of Parsippany, N.J., and Scott Alford of Philadelphia; and two nieces.

            She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Edmund R. Alford; and an infant grandson.

            Services are private and will be at the convenience of the family.

            Interment will take place in Greendale Cemetery, Meadville.

            In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community Bus Fund, 31 Park Ave., Meadville, Pa. 16335.

            Arrangements are under the direction of Byham-Miller-Mizner Funeral Home Inc., 404 Chestnut St., Meadville.

 

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ANNABELLA H. “BELLA” HALFORD

 

NEWS JOURNAL

Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE—Monday, 8 January 2001

 

            Annabella H. “Bella” Halford of Glen Mills [Delaware Co.], PA, age 69, died Friday, January 5, 2001 at home. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 am Tuesday, January 9 at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 430 Valleybrook Rd., Chester Heights, PA. Interment at Edgewood Memorial Park.

            Services by Krienen-Griffith F.H.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Annabella H. Halford (SS# issued in PA) was born 6 Dec 1931, last residence Glen Mills, Delaware Co., PA.

 

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CARMELA “MILLY” CAMMAROTA ALFORD

 

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER

Philadelphia, PA—Monday, 20 April 2009

 

            Alford, Carmela ‘Milly’ (nee Cammarota) April 16, 2009 beloved wife of the late Joseph; daughter of the late Donato and Josephine Cammarota; step-mother of Joan Callan.

            Carmela taught in the Philadelphia School System for 39 years, teaching at South Philadelphia H.S. for 15 years and was President of The Girard Estate Community Club for 5 years.

            Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday 8:30 A.M. until 9:30 A.M. at The Monti-Rago Funeral Home Inc., 2533-35 S. Broad St. Funeral Mass St. Monica Church, 10 A.M.

            Ent. SS. Peter and Paul Cem.

 

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CLYDE WALTER ALFORD, SR.

 

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER/ DAILY NEWS

Philadelphia, PA—Thursday, 2 December 2004

 

            Clyde Walter Alford Sr. Early Friday morning Nov. 26, 2004, our beloved Clyde closed his eyes on this world with hopes of living forever on a Paradise Earth. Born Sept. 11, 1942 to Gilbert and Eliza Alford in Rocky Mount N.C., Clyde was raised in a loving family home. In the Fall of 1977, Clyde married Shirley Grant. As the two became one, they served Jehovah God together.

            Clyde is survived by his wife, 7 children, 6 grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. Memorial Services to be held Sat. Dec 4, 2004 at 11 A.M. in The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 2801-65 N. 19th St., Phila. PA 19132.

 

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DANIEL O. ALVORD

 

THE PATRIOT-NEWS

Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA—5 December 2000

 

MILLERSBURG [Dauphin Co.]—Daniel O. Alvord, 80, of 1286 Route 209, died Sunday at home.

            He retired as a carpenter from the former Navy Ships Control Center, Hampden Twp. He helped build the Appalachian Trail as a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps. He was an Army Veteran of World Was II and recipient of a Bronze Star and Purple Heart.

            Surviving are his wife, Ethel A. Osman Alvord; a daughter, Virginia A. Clark of Tacoma, Washington; three brothers, Carl of Dalmatia and Byron and Harold, both of Wiconisco; and three sisters, Catherine Lower and Dawn Ferree, both of Wiconisco, and Dorothy Bopp of Lykens.

            Services were held at the Hoover Funeral Homes, Millersburg. Burial, with military honors, was at Calvary United Methodist Cemetery, Wiconisco.

 

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DELSIE JACKSON ALFORD

 

BEAVER COUNTY TIMES

Beaver, Beaver Co., PA—Wednesday, 14 March 2007

 

 

CORAOPOLIS [Allegheny Co.]—Delsie (Page) Alford, age 65, a lifelong resident of Coraopolis, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 10, 2007, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.

            She was born on August 11, 1941, in Sewickley, Pa., a daughter of the late General Peter and Lillie Grace (Parker) Jackson. She was preceded in death by her beloved grandson, Michael Redd.

            Mrs. Alford was a faithful member of St. Paul AME Zion Church and was active as a trustee, usher, treasurer and cook. She was retired from Coraopolis Hardware, where she had been the bookkeeper for 30+ years. She was known and loved by everyone.

            She is survived by her beloved husband of 50 years, Robert Alford; four loving children, Melvin Redd, of Detroit, Mich.; Vera Alford, of Riverdale, Ga.; Robert “Bobby” Alford Jr. and his wife Joanne, of Fayetteville, Ga., and Denise Sellers and her husband Martin, of Riverdale, Ga.; six grandchildren, Monique Redd, Wesley Baldwin, Noah and Aaron Alford, Lanelle Burrows, and Melvin Redd Jr.; her treasured sister, Vera Robinson and her husband Earl, of Coraopolis; her goddaughter, Tammie Alford; her lifelong friend, Shelley Jones, and many devoted nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

            Visitation will be held today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Copeland Coraopolis Funeral Home, 867 Fifth Ave., www.copelandfuneralhomes. com.

            A funeral service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in St. Paul AME Zion Church.... Burial will take place in Coraopolis Cemetery.....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Delsie L. Alford (SS# issued in PA).

 

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DONALD E. HALFORD

 

TIMES LEADER

Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co., PA—Sunday, 2 May 2004

 

            Donald E. Halford, 71, of Broad Street, Pittston, died Friday [April 30] at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center shortly after being admitted. His wife is the former Joan Hart.

            Born in Pittston, son of the late James and Claire Toole Halford, he was a 1950 graduate of Pittston High School. He was the retired deputy captain sheriff of Luzerne County.

            He was a lifelong member of the National Rifle Association, the Luzerne County Sheriff’s Department, the Fraternal Order of Police and St. John the Evangelist Parish, Pittston.

            Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. William (Kathryn) Rusk, Stroudsburg; and Claire Halford, Pittston; one grandson.

            He was preceded in death by a sister, Joan Tracy, and a brother, Harry.

            The funeral will be Monday at 9 a.m. from the Paul F. Leonard Funeral Home, 575 N.Main St., Pittston, with Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston….

 

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EDGAR G. ALVORD

 

THE PATRIOT-NEWS

Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA—Wed., 17 February 1999

 

WICONISCO—Edgar G. Alvord, 88, of 730 Pottsville St. died Tuesday at home.

            He retired as a machinist from the former Olmsted Air Force Base, Lower Swatara Twp., and was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church.

            Surviving are his wife, Irene E. Knorr Alvord; two sons, John T. of Williamstown and Terry A. of Phoenix; a daughter, Margaret I. Calnon of Lykens; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

            Services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday in Shultz Funeral Home, Lykens. Burial will be in Calvary United Methodist Cemetery....

 

AAFA NOTES: Edgar appears in the 1920 census in Schuylkill Co. PA with his parents Charles F. & Minerva B. Alvord. The parents were in Dauphin County in 1910 but we have not traced them further back.

 

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EDWIN J. “E.J.” ALFORD

 

THE PATRIOT-NEWS

Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA—Monday, 7 February 2005

 

            Edwin J. “EJ” Alford, 74, of Highspire [Dauphin Co.], died Saturday morning at Select Specialty Hospital, Camp Hill.

            He was a son of the late Edwin Joseph Alford and Cora Mae Daniels Alford Basnight.

            EJ was retired from the former American Can Company, Camp Hill, as a machinist.

            He was a member of the Highspire First Church of God, Prince Edwin Lodge 486, F & AM, Tall Cedars of Lebanon Harrisburg Forest 43, Zembo Shriners, and the Harrisburg Consistory.

            Surviving are one son, Ed Alford and wife, JoAnn of Middletown; one daughter, Kathy Urich and husband, Scott of Highspire; two brothers, Saint Claire Basnight and Marc Basnight, both of Manteo, North Carolina; four sisters, Dorris Alford Fry, Sally Alford Scarborough, Sarah Alford Owens, and Della Basnight, all of Manteo, North Carolina; four granddaughters, Allison Urich, Kimberly Urich, Jourdyn Alford and Jenna Alford. EJ was preceded in death by his loving wife, Gloria “Jean” Alford.

            Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 9, 2005 at 11 a.m. in the Highspire First Church of God, 115 Second Street, Highspire. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Lower Paxton Township....

            K.M. Knight Funeral Home, Highspire, is in charge of the arrangements....

 

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ELLA JANE McCULLOUGH ALFORD

 

NEW CASTLE NEWS

New Castle, Lawrence Co., PA—20 December 1928

 

            Mrs. Ella Jane McCullough Alford, aged 75 years, wife of J.C. Alford, passed away at her home, 127 Poplar Street, Grove City [Mercer County], Saturday evening, December 15, at 7:30 after an illness of one month’s duration.

            Mrs. Alford was born in Butler County. Previous to going to Grove City a number of years ago she had resided in Slippery Rock township, Lawrence county. She was a member of the First U.P. church of Grove City and the Woman’s Missionary Society of the church for 25 years and was one of the best known and highly esteemed women of Grove City.

            Besides her husband she leaves one son, H.S. Alford of San Jose, Cal., and two daughters, Mrs. W.S. Leslie of New Castle and Mrs. R.E. Campbell of Grove City. She also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Alex Allen and Mrs. Emma Anderson of this city, and five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

            Funeral services were conducted from her late home in Grove City Monday afternoon.... Burial was made in the Center U.P. cemetery....The pallbearers were David Anderson, Russell Anderson, Paul Anderson, Ira Alford, Clarence Cooper and William Butler.

 

AAFA NOTES: Ella was the daughter of George W. McCullough and the wife of John C. Alford, born Sept 30, 1853, based on gravestone data, and died in 1929. They were married Jan 31, 1871. John was the son of Arthur Alford and Rebecca Scott. Arthur was the son of John A. Alford and Ruth Eckles. John, the son of Michael Alford and Martha McCready, is supposed to have been born at sea enroute from Ireland.

 

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ETHEL A. OSMAN ALVORD

 

THE PATRIOT-NEWS

Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA—28 June 2004

 

MILLERSBURG—Ethel A. Alvord, 76, of 1286 Route 209, died on Friday, June 25, 2004 at her residence.

            Born in Wiconisco, she was the daughter of the late John and Mrytle Hoffman Osman. She was a retired sales clerk at Sears.

            Surviving are a daughter, Virginia Alvord Clark of Tacoma, Washington; four brothers, Edward Osman of Harrisburg, Eugene Osman of Keystone, Colorado, Donald Osman of Camp Hill, and Jay Osman of Landisburg; and two sisters, Joan Stahl of Gilford, Connecticut and Carole Jordan of Lock Haven.

            A memorial service was held on Thursday, July 1, 2004 at Hoover Funeral Home in Millersburg. Inurnment was in Calvary United Methodist Cemetery in Wiconisco.

 

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EVELYN ALFORD BEATTY

 

ERIE TIMES-NEWS

Erie, Erie Co., PA—26 May 2002

 

            Evelyn Alford Beatty, 93, a resident of Integrated Health Services of Erie at Bayside, formerly of North East, died on Saturday, May 25, 2002, at Millcreek Community Hospital. Services were held on Wednesday at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at 30 Clinton Street. Burial was in Grahamville Cemetery. William D. Elkin Funeral Home of 65 S. Lake Street, North East, handled arrangements.

            Mrs. Alford was born on December 17, 1908, in Lowville, a daughter of the late Leon F. and Bertha Phillips Alford. She lived most of her life in North East before moving to Erie in 1994. She worked at General Electric in Erie for nine years, was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, and was an active member of the Live Wire Club.

            Survivors include a son, Frances S. Schweitzer and his wife, Jamie, of Palmdale, California; a daughter-in-law, Nancy Zimmerly of Erie; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

            Her husband, N. Keith Beatty; a son, Ellsworth Zimmerly; and two sisters, Beatrice Breck and Olive Geaci, preceded her in death.

 

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EVELYN LEVINE ALFRED

 

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER/ DAILY NEWS

Philadelphia, PA—Thursday, 23 June 2005

 

            Alfred, Evelyn, (nee Levine), June 22, 2005; dear wife of Jack Alfred, beloved mother of David Alfred (Barbara) and Brenda Steinman (Arnold); grand-mother of Elise Duszak (Bryan), John Alfred (Patricia), Renee Kemmer (Kyle), Shari Janovsky (Patrick), and Ross Steinman; great grandmother of Noah Jakob Kemmer and Lucas Matthew Kemmer.

            Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral Services, Thursday 1:30 P.M. precisely, from Cong. Ohev Shalom, 2 Chester Road, Wallingford PA. Int. Brookhaven Cem. Shiva will be observed at the home of Elise and Bryan Duszak....

 

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FRANK C. ALVORD

 

INTELLIGENCER JOURNAL

Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA—Saturday, 14 July 2001

 

            Frank C. Alvord, 78, of 604 Oak Street, Akron [Lancaster Co.], died of natural causes at Maple Farms Nursing Home, Akron.

            An automotive body worker, he was also an antiques dealer at Renninger’s.

            He was married to Mary Alvord.

            In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Gary Frank Alvord of Lancaster; two daughters, Sandra A. Fisher of Virginia, and Nancy A. Eckles of Pennsylvania, two brothers, Herbert and Daniel Alvord, both of Maryland; five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Frank C. Alford (SS# issued in MD) was born 17 July 1922 and died 11 July 2001, last residence Lititz, Lancaster Co. PA.

 

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FRED R. ALVORD, III

 

THE POST-STANDARD

Syracuse, Onondaga Co., NY—Thursday, 9 May 1991

 

            Services will be private for former Hamilton resident Fred R. Alvord III, 54, who died Sunday at his home in Erie, Pa. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Hamilton.

            Mr. Alvord was a native of Hamilton. He was a graduate of Hill School and Colgate University, and was an ROTC officer. Mr. Alvord served as a fighter pilot in the Air Force, and was based in Japan. He left the Air Force at the rank of major.

            Mr. Alvord then established a car and truck leasing business in Erie. He also was owner for several years of the Erie Cardinals, a Class A baseball team affiliated with the St. Louis Cardinals. At Colgate, he played hockey and lacrosse, and was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity.

            Surviving are his father, Reed Alvord of Hamilton; two sisters, Mrs. H.K. Erbacher of Gorman, Calif., and Mrs. Carl Roby of Keene, N.H.; and a brother, Charles of Erie.

            Burgess Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

 

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GLORIA “JEAN” LONGENECKER ALFORD

 

THE PATRIOT-NEWS

Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA—7 January 2004

 

            Gloria “Jean” Alford, 71, of Highspire, died Monday evening at the Harrisburg Hospital.

            She was a retired employee of Commonwealth National Bank and a member of the Highspire First Church of God. Jean was the daughter of the late Merle and Erma Longenecker.

            Surviving are her husband, Edwin J. Alford, Jr.; one son, Ed Alford and wife, JoAnn of Middletown; one daughter, Kathy Urich and husband, Scott of Highspire; three sisters, Betty Hall Urich of Highspire, Carol Smith of Kitty Hawk, NC and Sandy Sinkovich of Middletown; four granddaughters, Allison Urich of Highspire, Kimberly Urich, Jourdyn Alford and Jenna Alford.

            Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday in the Highspire First Church of God. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Lower Paxton Twp. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until service time, Friday in the church.

            K.M. Knight Funeral Home is in charge of the services.

 

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HARRY H. ALFORD

 

EVENING SENTINEL

Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA—Saturday, 3 May 1958

 

            Harry H. Alford, West Louther Street, died yesterday in Middlesex Township. He was 79 years old.

            Surviving are three sons, John H., Glendale, Calif.; Arthur, Romena, Calif., and Stanton, Moulma, Calif., and a daughter, Mrs. Mariah Throckmorton, Glendale, Calif.

            Funeral services will be held on Monday night at 7 o’clock in the Lutz-Hoffman Funeral Home. 219 North Hanover Street.... Burial will be on Tuesday morning at 11 o’clock at Oakton, Va.

 

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HELEN T. HALFORD KINNEY

 

CITIZENS VOICE

Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co., PA—Wednesday, 30 June 1999

 

            Helen T. Kinney, 91, of Kingston, died Saturday [June 26] in Mercy Hospital, Wilkes-Barre.

            She was born in Larksville, the daughter of the late Edward and Catherine Kilpatrick Halford.

            Her husband, Thomas, died Oct. 30, 1956 and her son, Thomas, died on July 11, 1998.

            Surviving are, her son, Robert, South Gate, Mich.; daughter-in-law, Betty Kinney, with whom she resided; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

            A Memorial Mass will be held Friday at 9:30, in St. Ignatius Church, Kingston. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township....

            Arrangements are by the Corcoran Funeral Home, 20 S. Main St., Plains.

 

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HILDA A. ALFORD SHARP

 

POST GAZETTE

Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA—13 January 2002

 

PLEASANT HILLS—Hilda A. Alford Sharp, 91, of Pleasant Hills passed away on January 11, 2002. Services were held at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home at 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills. Interment was in Jefferson Memorial Park.

            She was the wife of the late James W. Sharp, mother of Joyce S. (Richard) Mazingo of Pleasant Hills and Judy (Bill) Rosenhoover of Baldwin, sister of Edward Alford of Michigan, Mildred Rowe of West Mifflin, and the late Edna Benson, grandmother of William and Jeffrey Rosenhoover, Jennifer Lotkiewicz, and Christopher Mazingo.

            Mrs. Alford was a retiree from Bell Telephone after 20 years of service and a member of the Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church.

 

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JACK ALFRED

 

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER/ DAILY NEWS

Philadelphia, PA—Friday, 27 February 2009

 

            Alfred Jack, Feb. 25, 2009. Husband of the late Evelyn, loving father of David (Barbara) Alfred and Brenda (Arnold) Steinman; beloved grandfather of Elise (Bryan) Duszak, John (Patricia) Alfred, Renee (Kyle) Kemmer, Shari (Patrick) Janovsky and Ross (Amy) Steinman; dear great grandfather of Noah, Lucas and Ethan Kemmer, and Jack Janovsky.

            Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral Services, Friday 11 A.M. precisely, at Cong. Ohev Shalom, 2 Chester Road, Wallingford PA 19086. Int. Brookhaven Cemetery. Shiva will be observed at the home of Brenda and Arnold Steinman. Contributions in his memory may be made to Cong. Ohev Shalom.

 

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JAMES DORMAN HALFORD, JR.

 

INTELLIGENCER JOURNAL

Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA—Wednesday, 14 May 2008

 

            James D. Halford Jr., 80, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 11th, 2008 at the Essa Flory Hospice Center.

            Jim was born October 23rd, 1927 in Batesburg, South Carolina, and was the son of the late James Dorman Halford and Mary (Jaudon) Halford.

            Jim was also the loving husband of his devoted wife, Rose (Micciche) Halford, who went to the Lord before him on August 19th, 2001.

            Jim was employed by RCA as a parts-maker and a painter for over 25 years, and was known as “Big Jim”, proprietor of Halford ‘s CB shop for over 25 years.

            In WW II and the Korean War, Jim proudly served in the U.S. Navy. He volunteered with his wife at the Lancaster General Hospital, rode as a member of the Pagoda Motorcycle Drill team, and actively participated in the Pfizer retirement activities. His most-loved activity was to travel, both world-wide on cruises and by air, and across this country a couple of times in his R.V. Jim recently made Florida his winter R.V. destination.

            He attended St. Anne’s and St. John Neumann Catholic Church, as well as his native Baptist church.

            Jim is survived by his son, David S. Halford and his wife Jeannie, along with his two granddaughters, Elizabeth and Amanda of New Cumberland PA; three brothers, Robert Y. Halford of Atlanta, GA, Jake H. Halford of Charleston, SC, Jack T. Halford of Marietta, GA; and a sister. Marion Barksdale of Six Mile, SC. Jim’s in-laws living in Lancaster are Mary and George Crook, Josephine Micciche, and Salvatore Micciche. He also has several dear nieces and nephews. His beloved companion, Pat Rousseau, of Lancaster, continues on with their cherished puppies, Buffy and Buddy.

            A service will be held at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel, Inc., 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543, 717- 560-5100 on Friday, May 16th, 2008 at 11 AM. There will be a viewing from 10 AM until the time of the service. Interment will be in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery, Bausman. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in James’s memory to Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Drive, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster PA 17604-4125. To send an on- line condolence, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of James D. Halford (SS# issued in SC), last residence Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA.

            We published the obituary of his sister Mary Virginia Halford Collins in the South Carolina Obituaries compilation.

            On James Dorman Halford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 18, a railroad section hand living in Blackville, Barnwell Co., SC. He doesn’t know his birth date, but the year is written as 1900. His nearest relative is W.O. Halford of the same address. He signed his full name.

 

1930 CENSUS

Batesburg (District 10), Lexington Co. SC, Dwelling #501:

 

James J. Halford  head           31   SC SC SC       RR section foreman

                                                                                 age 24 at 1st marriage

Mary                       wife           24   SC GA SC      age 19 at 1st marriage

James J.                     son     2-6/12   SC SC SC

Mary V.                    dau     4-1/12   SC SC SC

 

1920 CENSUS

Barnwell (District 49), Barnwell Co. SC, Dwelling #150:

 

W.O. Halford         head           68   SC SC SC       farmer

Alice                       wife           57   SC SC SC

Bellenger                  son           24   SC SC SC

James D.                  son           20   SC SC SC

Leroy                        son           16   SC SC SC

Gladis                       dau           13   SC SC SC

 

            His HALFORD lineage (from “Martin Family Tree” posted by a granddaughter (daughter of Libby and Bob Martin) to Ancestry.com; and Michael Kruse, submitter, “Halford: Southern US“ in Family Trees at WorldConnect, RootsWeb: James Dorman 1927 SC1, James Dorman 1899 SC2, William Owens 1862 SC3, William Richard 1832 SC4, William Richard 1796 SC5, Achillis 1754 VA6.

 

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JEAN K. ALFORD JEWELL

 

ERIE TIMES-NEWS

Erie, Erie Co., PA—6 March 2002

 

CORRY—Jean K. “Jeannie” Jewell, 50, 311 Shawnee Avenue, Corry, died on Monday, March 4, 2002, at her home.

            She was born on December 19, 1951, in Corry, to Luella B. Titch Alford and the late Robert Alford. She attended Corry schools. She was a homemaker and had worked for Viking Plastics, Inc. She retired in 2002 due to her health.

            She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Archie Titch, and a sister, Sally Alford.

            Survivors include her companion, Kenneth Lindstrom; three daughters, Melissa (Roger) Reedy and Rebecca Jewell, all of Corry, and Jessica Jewell of Valencia; a son Bobby Jewell of Corry; two sisters, Judy (Thomas) Ploss of Florida and Janet Alford of Canadohta Lake; a brother, David Alford of Corry; and two grandchildren.

            Services were held on Thursday at Bracken Funeral Home in Corry. Burial was in Lawn Cemetery in Beaverdam.

 

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JEAN L. HOWER ALFRED

 

MORNING CALL

Allentown, Lehigh Co., PA—Friday, 24 February 2006

 

            Jean L. Alfred, 82, of Plainfield Township, passed suddenly but peacefully on Wednesday, February 22, 2006, in Lehigh Valley Muhlenberg Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph P. Alfred, and they were married for 63 years. Born on June 22, 1923, in Stroudsburg [Monroe Co.], Jean was the daughter of the late Allen and Iona (Bachman) Hower. She was a member of Hope United Church of Christ in Wind Gap [Northampton Co.]. Jean was an avid animal lover, especially to the many cats she has raised over the years.

            Survivors: Jean was dearly loved and will be missed by her family, including three children: daughter, Tanya Jean and her husband Richard Dentith of Wind Gap, and sons, Joseph C. Alfred of Wind Gap and William A. Alfred and his wife Carol of Saylorsburg; Grandchildren: Jessica J. Alfred of Arlington, Virginia; Jason R. Alfred of Bloomington, Minnesota; Kasey J. (Alfred) Bosco of Bethlehem, and Jared J. Alfred of Grand Forks, North Dakota; Great-granddaughter, Hanna Rose Bosco; Feline companions: Jenny and Poncho.

            Services: As per her wishes, private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

            Contributions: Jean would have appreciated donations in her memory to the local chapter of the SPCA: SPCA Northampton County, 1165 Island Park road, Easton, PA 18042 (610) 252-7722.

 

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JEANNE M. ALVORD

 

THE PATRIOT-NEWS

Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA—8 September 2004

 

            Jeanne M. Alvord, 62, of Camp Hill, died on Friday at her home. Memorial services were held on Friday at the Sullivan Funeral Home in Enola. Inurnment was in Oberlin Cemetery.

            She was retired from the Mechanicsburg Navy Depot. She was a volunteer for the Harrisburg State Museum and the Camp Hill Library, and was a graduate of John Harris High School.

            Surviving are her aunt, Dorothy Alvord Myers, and cousin, Donna Keammerer, both of Enola.

 

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JOSEPH P. ALFRED

 

THE EXPRESS-TIMES

Easton, Northampton Co., PA—Friday, 8 October 2004

 

            Joseph P. Alfred, 86, of Plainfield Township [NJ] died Tuesday Oct. 5, 2004 at Gracedale Nursing Home. Born: March 10, 1918 in Pen Argyl, he was the youngest of seven and the only living child of the late William and Emily Alfred.

            Personal: He and his wife, the former Jean L. Hower celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary on Sept. 5, 2004. He retired as a foreman from Harsco on March 11, 1983. He was an avid sportsman. He was a Navy veteran of World War II.

            Memberships: He was a member of the American Legion.

            Survivors: His wife; a daughter, Tanya Dentith of Wind Gap; two sons, Joseph C. of Wind Gap, and William A. of Saylorsburg; four grandchildren, Jessica of Bethesda, Maryland, Kasey Bosco of Bethlehem, Jason of Minneapolis, Minn, Jared of Grand Forks, ND; and one great granddaughter, Hanna Rose Bosco; and nieces and nephews.

            Services: He wished to be cremated with private services at the family’s convenience. Auer Memorial and Cremation Services are handling the arrangements. Memorials: To the Alzheimer’s Association-Research, Lehigh Valley Branch Office, 617 A Main St. Hellertown, Pa 18055.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Joseph P. Alfred (SS# issued in PA), last residence Pen Argyl, Northampton Co., PA.

 

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LAWRENCE E. ALVORD

 

THE PATRIOT-NEWS

Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA—Monday, 7 March 2005

 

            Lawrence E. Alvord, 82, of Middletown [Dauphin Co.], died Saturday at Harrisburg Hospital.

            He was the son of the late George W. and Florence Gotchell Alvord, and the husband of the late Katherine M. Dicks Alvord.

            He was a retired District Justice for Dauphin Boro, a member of the Paxton United Methodist Church, Harrisburg, a World War II Army Veteran, and a contributing member and one of the first Charter members of the Norman Rockwell Museum, Stockbridge, MA. He enjoyed playing and watching golf.

            Lawrence is survived by a daughter, Roni Miller of Harrisburg; a son, L. Edward Alvord of Oklahoma City, OK; a sister, Violet Fritz of Harrisburg; 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

            Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2005, in the Neill Funeral Home, 3501 Derry Street, Harrisburg. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Harrisburg....

 

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LEAH M. LEININGER ALVORD

 

THE PATRIOT-NEWS

Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA—Friday, 26 December 2003

 

WILLIAMSTOWN—Leah M. Alvord, 86, of 509 W. Broad Street, died Tuesday [23 Dec 2003] in Williamstown.

            Born in Williamstown on July 7, 1917, a daughter of the late Charles and Leah Leininger.

            She was a member of the Four Square Gospel Church, Muir, where she was a former Sunday School Teacher.

            Leah was predeceased by her husband, Charles F., in 1971.

            Surviving are her caregivers, Wendell and Martha Altland and family of Williamstown; and nieces and nephews.

            Services will be private…. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery, Wiconisco.

            Dimon Funeral Homes, Inc., has charge of arrangements.

 

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LELAWILL T. ALFORD COOGLER

 

BEAVER COUNTY TIMES

Beaver, Beaver Co., PA—19 November 2003

 

            Lelawill T. Alford Coogler, a longtime resident of Beaver Falls, passed away in Pittsburgh on November 16, 2003.

            Born in Beaver Falls on November 29, 1922, she was a daughter of the late Clifford and Mary Lee Alford. For many years she provided accounting and secretarial services in the Beaver Falls area.

            In addition to her parents, her husband of 58 years, Henry A. Coogler, Sr., a daughter, Sandra Coogler, and two brothers, David T. Alford and Thomas D. “T.C.” Alford, preceded her in death.

            She is survived by four children, Georgianna Williams and Karne Kington, both of Pittsburgh; Henry A. Coogler, Jr., of Verona, Pennsylvania and Gill M. Coogler of New York City; five grandchildren, Marlee R. Williams of Pittsburgh, and Osunia Coogler, Darryl Lillard, Ricardo Nevel, and Cheya’nea K. Coogler, all of Verona; two brothers, William V. “Jeff” Alford and Linwood Alford, both of Beaver Falls; and three sisters, Arnell Bryant of Chester, Pennsylvania, Stella McMillion of Bridgewater, and Dolores White of Aliquippa.

            Funeral services were held on Friday in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses at 3122 37th Street in Beaver Falls. Burial was in Beaver Falls Cemetery. Leavell Funeral Home of Beaver Falls was in charge of arrangements.

 

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LOUISE E. DICKINSON HALFORD

 

HARTFORD COURANT

Hartford, Hartford Co., CT—Thursday, 25 September 1997

 

            Louise E. Halford, 73, of Bethlehem [Northampton Co.], PA, wife of the late Henry T. Halford, died Saturday, (Sept. 13, 1997). Born in Middletown, she was the daughter of the late Irving and Julia Dickinson of Higganum. She was a long time resident of Hartford, where she worked at the corporate office of the former Hartford National Bank. She was a member of the Epworth United Methodist Church, 3245 Oakland Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

            She is survived by a daughter, Judith Crafts, of Nazareth, PA; a son, Philip Halford, of Indianapolis, IN; a brother, Raymond Dickinson, of Middletown; nine grandchildren; and a great grandson. She was predeceased by a daughter, Patricia Lynn Thomas, in 1994.

            Burial was at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford.

 

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LUELLA B. ALFORD

 

ERIE TIMES-NEWS

Erie, Erie Co., PA—Friday, 20 April 2007

 

            Luella B. Alford, 76, of Corry, died Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at Corry Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Bracken Funeral Home, 315 N. Center Street, Corry, PA.

 

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MARION L. HOTT ALFORD BARTUSH

 

SCRANTON TIMES

Scranton, Lackawanna Co., PA—28 November 2001

 

AVOCA—Marion Bartush, 72, of Avoca, died Tuesday at Mercy Hospice. She was the wife of Edwin E. Bartush. They had been married 31 yeas.

            Born January 17, 1929, in Romney, West Virginia, daughter of the late James E. and Myrtle Dean Hott, she attended Romney High School and worked for the U.S. postal Service. She was a member of Saints Peter and Paul Church, Avoca.

            Two sons, John Hott, St. Petersburg, Florida, and Thomas Alford, Riverdale, Maryland survive her.

            Sisters, Dorothy Dorsey, Margaret Haines, and Hazel Lewis, brothers, Richard, Frank, and James Hott preceded her in death.

            The funeral was held at Kniffen O’Malley Funeral Home, 728 Main Street, Avoca. Interment was in Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery.

 

 

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MILDRED ALVORD SCHMIDT

 

SCRANTON TIMES

Scranton, Lackawanna Co., PA—Monday, 17 May 1999

 

            Mildred A. Schmidt, West Scranton, died Sunday at Mercy Hospital. She was the widow of Joseph E. Schmidt, who died Jan. 7, 1986.

            Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Harold and Loretta Dougherty Alvord, she was educated in Scranton schools....

            Surviving are three sons, Joseph, Ronnie and Frank, all of Scranton; five daughters, Beverly Yanik, Barbara Schmidt, Donna Graziano and Debbie Fisher, all of Scranton; and Mildred Kwiatkowski, Nicholson; 19 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

            She was preceded in death by a son, Leon; three sisters, Esther Friese, Pearl Kresge and Loretta Schussler; and four brothers, Robert, William, Joseph and John Alvord.

            The funeral will be Thursday at 9:30 a.m. from Durkan-Cuff-Kearney Funeral Home, 125 N. Main Ave., with Mass at 10 in St. Vincent de Paul Church, Providence Road, North Scranton.... Interment, Cathedral Cemetery...

 

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NANCY A. HOUTZ ALVORD

 

THE PATRIOT-NEWS

Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA—10 May 2000

 

WICONISCO—Nancy A. Houtz Alvord, 66, of 415 Walnut Street, died Monday, May 8, at her home.

            She retired as an elementary teacher from the Williams Valley School District; was a graduate of Porter Township High School and the former Kutztown State Teachers College; a member of Calvary United Methodist Church; and enjoyed crafts, gardening, and walking.

            Surviving are her husband, Harold C. Alvord; a son, Randall S. of Dalmatia, RD; two daughters, Sheila L. Herb and Lisa A. Alvord, both of Wiconisco; a brother, David Houtz of Clarks Valley; three sisters, Marianne Houtz and Jean Shuttlesworth, both of Clarks Valley, and Marie Florick of Pottsville; five grandchildren; and a great-grandson.

            Services were held on Thursday, May 11, in Shultz Funeral home, Lykens. Burial was at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.

 

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ROSE MICCICHE HALFORD

 

INTELLIGENCER JOURNAL

Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA—21 August 2001

 

            Rose M. Halford, 74, of 2379 Henbird Lane, died at Essa Flory Hospice center after a brief illness.

            Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Elvira Micciche of Lancaster and the late Salvatore Micciche. She as married 52 years to James D. Halford.

            Her husband, her mother, a son, David (Jeannie) Halford of Camp Hill, two grandchildren, sisters Mary Jo Micciche and Mary (George) Crook of Lancaster, and brother Salvatore Micciche of Lancaster survive her.

            Funeral mass was celebrated at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Lancaster. Burial was in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery in Bausman, Pennsylvania.

 

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RUFUS L. ALFORD

 

DAILY NEWS

McKeesport, Allegheny Co., PA—20 March 2002

 

            Rufus L. Alford, 65, of Elizabeth, died on Wednesday, March 20, 2002, in Jefferson Hills. Services were held at the Praise Assembly of God Church. Interment followed in Round Hill Cemetery in Elizabeth Township.

            Born in Glassport on August 19, 1936, to the late Horace and Della Slade Alford, Mr. Alford was a retired U.S. Postal Service worker. He had served in the Marine Corps as a gunny sergeant. He was a member of Praise Assembly of God Church in North Versailles Township, Kastan Uveges Post 732, the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Elizabeth, and the McKeesport Umpire Association.

            He is survived by his wife, Eleanor L. Lankford Alford; sons, Rufus Alford, Jr. and Tyrone Alford of Washington, D.C., and Mark Alford of Pittsfield, Massachusetts; sisters, Sue Smith of Long Island, New York, Bernice Smith of Georgia, and Evelyn Bolding of Washington, D.C.; and brothers, Charles Alford of Arizona, Thomas Earl of Pasadena, California, Geni Alford of Capital Heights, Maryland, and Joseph Alford and Leon Ronald Alford, both of Chicago, Illinois.

 

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THOMAS E. HALFORD

 

ERIE TIMES-NEWS

Erie, Erie Co., PA—Wednesday, 17 August 2005

 

            Thomas E. Halford, 66, a resident of the Pennsylvania Soldiers & Sailors Home, died Monday, August 15, 2005 at the Erie VA Medical Center. The Carl A. Slomski & Son Funeral Home Inc. 2101 Ash St. is handling arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Thomas E. Halford (SS #129-32-0042 issued in NY) was born 4 December 1938, last residence Erie, PA.

 

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VIOLA E. HALL HOTALING ALFORD

 

COURIER EXPRESS

DuBois, Clearfield Co., PA—21 January 1999

 

            Viola E. Alford, 96, a resident of the Jefferson Manor, Brookville, died Tuesday. She was formerly of White Street, Brookville.

            Born June 19, 1902 in Knox, she was the daughter of the late Rhody B. and Effie Wise Hall. She was married to G.G. Hotaling. He preceeded her in death. She later married James E. “Pete” Alford. He also preceeded her in death.

            She was a homemaker. She owned and operated a taxi service in Brookville with her husband, James Alford. She was referred to as “Mrs. Pete, the Taxi Lady.”

            She is survived by one daughter, Effie Hotaling of Brookville, three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.

            She was also preceeded in death by one son, Burt Hotaling, five brothers and two sisters. Viola E. Alford died Jan 19, 1999. Friends will be received from 7-9 pm Thursday at the McKinney Funeral Home, Brookville. Funeral services will be held at 1 pm Friday at the funeral home.... Burial will be in the Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Eldred Township....

 

AAFA NOTES: In the 1920 Jefferson Co. PA (Brookville) census there was a James E. Alford b. about 1908, the son of D.E. and Martha Alford. The SSDI lists a James Alford born 8 March 1908 and died Jan 1972 in Brookeville, Jefferson Co. PA.

 

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VIRGINIA RAE ALVORD CHAPMAN

 

PRESS HERALD

Portland, Cumberland Co., ME—Saturday, 8 March 1997

 

            Virginia Rae Alvord Chapman, 77, of Yardley [Bucks Co., PA] died Feb. 27 at Doylestown Hospital [Bucks Co., PA].

            Born in Springfield, Mass., she was the daughter of Clayton and Irene Chapman Alvord. During her youth, Mrs. Chapman vacationed at Earl Davis Camp on Balch Pond at Newfield, Maine.

            She graduated from Anderson (Ind.) High School and attended Washington School for Secretaries in New York City. She worked for American Airlines at LaGuardia Airport, then for Tri Arts Press in Manhattan throughout and after World War II.

            Her marriage to Jack N. Davies in 1939 ended in divorce. She married Malcolm O. Chapman in 1951 and they lived in Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y., Hopewell, N.J., Pierrepont, N.Y. and Ewing, N.J.

            Mrs. Chapman started working at Educational Testing Service in Princeton, N.J., in 1960 after moving to Ewing. After Mr. Chapman died in a skydiving accident, she continued working at ETS and retired in 1983.

            She enjoyed painting in water colors and other media, bowling, stitchery and off-the-beaten-path travel adventures.

            Mrs. Chapman had said recently she wanted to be remembered as having been “an OK mom,” but her children disagreed: They said she was a very good mother, giving loving guidance in the face of daunting problems.

            A son, Steven Chapman, also died previously.

            Surviving are four sons, Christopher Davies of Lexington Park, Md., Peter Davies of Alexandria, Va., Michael Chapman of Buckingham and Jeffrey Chapman of Carversville; a daughter, Sally Chapman Loranger of Saco, Maine; and may grandchildren.

            A funeral was held in Newtown. Arrangements were by Swartz/Givnish Funeral Home, Newtown.

 

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WILLIAM ALLFORD

 

STAR GAZETTE

Elmira, Chemung Co., NY—12 May 2002

 

MILAN [Bradford Co.], PA—William Allford, 67, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2002, at his home after a battle with cancer.

            He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Wanda Smith Allford (formerly of Millerton, PA), daughter and son-in-law, Lori Sue and Wayne T. Anderson of Milan, son and daughter-in-law, W. John and Holly Allford also of Milan, grandchildren, Caleb and Mickala Anderson and Hannah Allford.

            Memorial services were held at the Lowery Funeral Home in Athens.

 

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EVENING TIMES

Milan, Bradford Co., PA—11 May 2002

 

            William “Bill” Allford, 67, of Milan passed away on Friday, May 10, 2002 at home after a battle with cancer.

            Born on October 26, 1934 in Pittston, Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late William P. and Ruth Evans Allford. He graduated from West Pittston High School, from Mansfield State Teachers College in 1957, and Ithaca College in 1967.

            Mr. Allford taught music at the Athens Area High School for 36 years. He was the director of the Athens Bulldogs Marching Band for over 20 years. He also taught elementary music, junior and senior high instrumental lessons, and the high school chorus and orchestra.

            He was a member of PSEA, the Sayre-Athens Lions Club, a former member of the Penn-York Opportunities Board, the Kirby Band, the Red Cross drivers, was a driver for EMTA, and a member of the Milan Methodist Church.

            Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Wanda Smith Allford; a daughter and son-in-law, Lori Sue and Wayne T. Anderson of Milan; son and daughter-in-law, W. John Allford and Holly Y. Allford; and three grandchildren, Caleb and Mickala Anderson and Hannah Allford.

            A memorial services were held on Tuesday, May 14, at Lowery Funeral Home in Athens. Burial was at the convenience of the family.

 

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WILLIAM G. ALFORD

 

THE PATRIOT-NEWS

Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA—24 April 2001

 

NEW CUMBERLAND, PA—William G. Alford, 77, of New Cumberland, died Monday in Harrisburg Hospital.

            He was retired, a veteran of World War II, a Purple Heart recipient, and a member of the Penbrook American Legion Post 730, New Cumberland VFW Post 7415, and Middletown Moose Lodge 410.

            Surviving are his wife, Betty Alford; two sons, Brian of West Chester and Brent of New Cumberland; and four grandchildren.

            Memorial services were held in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.

 

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WILLIE C. ALFORD

 

MORNING CALL

Allentown, Lehigh Co., PA—8 May 1999

 

            Willie C. Alford, 77, of Easton, died Wednesday, May 5, in Easton Hospital. He was the husband of the late Lillie Mae Alford. He worked for Taylor-Horton, High Bridge, N.J., for many years before retiring. Born in Cuthsbert, Ga., he was a son of the late Emmett and Willie Alford. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors: Daughters, Dorothy Kelley, Olivia Greenfield, Gladys Harris, Diane and Connie, all of Easton, Judy Kelley and Yolanda Atwood, both of Bethlehem, and Marjorie Allen of Cuthsbert; brothers, Emmett Alford, Clarence Alford, James Alford and Ovalee Grady, all of Easton, 26 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Willie Alford. Services: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Shiloh Baptist Church, Easton.... Arrangements, Jesse Johnson Funeral Home, Allentown.