J.W. + Courtney HUMMEL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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William Richard Bierly

April 11, 2015

The Express

William Richard "Hoss" Bierly, 64, of Loganton, entered into eternal l
ife on April 8, 2015 from Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born Jan. 29, 1951 in Lock Haven, he was the son of the late Richard a
d Charlotte (Stamm) Bierly.

Hoss was a loving husband, caring father and grandfather, and an amazi
g friend.

He was married to Anna Louise (Confer) Bierly on Sept. 21, 1979 and th
ey shared over 35 years of inseparable marriage.

Hoss was known for his big heart, great sense of humor and his love t
o tell everyone stories and jokes. He enjoyed spending time with all o
f his family and especially fishing with his friends.

He graduated from the former Sugar Valley High School in 1968 and in 1
970 graduated from the former WACC, now Penn College, in sheet metal f
abrication.

He was employed by PennDot and retired in 2003 after 32 years of servi
ce as a "tin knocker."

For many years he was the Union President of AFSCME Local Union #13.

Hoss was an avid Dallas Cowboys, N.Y. Yankees and Notre Dame Fightin
g Irish fan.

Along with his wife, he is survived by a son: Jonathan William (Courtn
ey Hummel) Bierly, two daughters: Jamie Lynn (Bill Lamey) Confer and S
onya Arlene (John William) Bierly Lamey, and five grandchildren: Blaz
e Bierly, Tanner Bierly, Hailey Anne Lamey, Camron-Joshua William Lame
y and Carissa Leanne Lamey.

In addition to his parents he was predeceased by a brother, Steven Bie
ly.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at 4 p.m
. in the Albright United Methodist Church, 47 E. Main St., Loganton, w
ith Pastor Brenda Mitchell officiating.

A visitation will be held in the church on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Cas
ual attire is requested. Private interment will be held at the conveni
ence of the family.

If desired, memorials may be made in honor of Hoss to the Sugar Valle
y Volunteer Fire Co. #13, 24 W. Anthony St., Loganton, Pa. 17747.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Wayne P. Urbine Funeral Home
, Inc., 95 E. Main St., Loganton.

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Birth:



Died:
Geisinger Medical Center

William married Y. NICHOLAS [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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Died:

Richard married Charlotte Louise STAMM on 5 Feb 1949 in Greene Twp, Clinton Co, PA. Charlotte (daughter of David Lawrence STAMM and Joyce Winifred ?) was born on 25 May 1929 in Greene Twp, Clinton Co, PA; died on 27 Apr 2007 in Lock Haven, Clinton Co, PA; was buried in Saint Johns Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery - Boonville. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Charlotte S. Bierly

Charlotte S. Bierly, 77, widow of Richard E. Bierly, 120 W. Main St.
, Loganton, formerly of Booneville, passed away on Friday April 27, 20
07 at the Susque-View Home.

Born in Loganton on May 25, 1929 she was the daughter of the late Davi
d L. and Joyce W. (Stamm) Stamm.

She was employed by Sylvania after World War II for over 15 years an
d then was employed by the former Boron of Lamar as a cook for over 1
0 years.

She is survived by a son, William R. “Hoss” Bierly, Loganton, four gra
dchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Steven D
. Bierly.

The funeral service will be held on Thursday May 3, 2007 at 11 a.m. i
the Wayne P. Urbine Funeral Home, Inc., 95 E. Main St., Loganton, wi
th Pastor Brenda Mitchell officiating. Visitation will be held in th
e funeral home on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Private interment will b
e held at the convenience of the family. If desired, memorial contribu
tions may be sent to the Sugar Valley Volunteer Fire Co. #13, 24 W. An
thony St., Attn: Rescue Unit, P.O. Box 168, Loganton, Pa 17747.

Section: Obituaries Posted: 4/30/2007

Lock Haven Express


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Died:
Susque-View Nursing Home and Health Center

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: USAF

Notes:

Thomas Lee Nicholas

Veteran
Thomas Lee Nicholas, 78, passed away at his home in Tylersville surrou
ded by family and friends on Monday, Nov. 5, 2007 after a lengthy ill
ess.

He was born May 1, 1929 in Tylersville, a son of Verius and Margaret (
Slaterbeck) Nicholas and graduated from the former Sugar Valley Vocati
onal School in 1947.

He enlisted in the United States Air Force and spent many years in Pan
ama. After an honorable discharge from the Air Force, he lived in Eri
e for several years and then returned to Clinton Co, where he worked a
s a machinist at Piper Aircraft in Lock Haven. He also owned and opera
ted a charcoal business.

He was formerly married to the late Marie Schmidt of Erie.

In 1966, he married Grace (Holdren) Matter and for 40 years, he and hi
s wife operated a dairy farm near Booneville.

Tom was an avid and skillful player of checkers and poker and enjoye
d spending time in the outdoors, especially gardening. He was passiona
te about dairy farming and ingenious in his inventions to improve hi
s farm’s productivity.

Along with his wife Grace, he is survived by a daughter, Yvonne (Willi
am) Miller of Loganton; a stepson, Thomas (Darla) Matter; three stepda
ughters, Peggy (Robert) Fegley, Cathy (Carl) Boob and Sandy (Danny) St
over; a brother, Karl “Scott” (Donna) Nicholas of State College; thre
e sisters, Elinor (Clair) Jones of Centre Hall, Audrey Gummo of Fleetw
ood and Linda (Charles) Morton of Tamarack; a grandson, Jonathan Bierl
y of Loganton; two great-grandsons, Blaze and Tanner Bierly of Loganto
; and many step grandchildren, step great grandchildren and step grea
t great grandchildren.

He will be greatly missed by his granddaughter and caregiver Robin Sey
ler.

Tom was preceded in death by a beloved daughter, Darlene, and a brothe
, Gene of Macungie.

The funeral service will be held Friday, Nov. 9, 2007 at 2 p.m. in th
e Wayne P. Urbine Funeral Home Inc., 95 E. Main St., Loganton, with th
e Rev. Melvin Musser officiating. Visitation will be held in the funer
al home Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday one hour prior to the ser
vice. Interment will be held in Tylersville Union Cemetery.

If desired, memorial contributions may be sent to Southern Care Hospic
e, 190 Chote Circle Suite 2, Montoursville, PA 17754.

Section: Posted: 11/7/2007
Lock Haven Express
Nicholas, Thomas Lee View/Sign Guest Book

Thomas Lee Nicholas May 1, 1929 - November 5, 2007 Thomas Lee Nicholas
, 78, passed away at his home in Tylersville surrounded by family an
d friends on Monday, November 5, 2007, after a lengthy illness. He wa
s born on May 1, 1929, in Tylersville, son of Verius and Margaret (Sla
terbeck) Nicholas and graduated from the former Sugar Valley Vocationa
l School in 1947. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and spen
d many years in Panama. After an honorable discharge from the Air Forc
e e lived in Erie for several years and then returned to Clinton Count
y where he worked as a machinist at Piper Aircraft in Lock Haven. He a
lso owned and operated a charcoal business. He was formerly married t
o the late Marie Schmidt of Erie. In 1966 he married Grace (Holdren) M
atter and for forty years he and his wife operated a dairy farm near B
ooneville. Tom was an avid and skillful player of checkers and poker a
d enjoyed spending time in the outdoors, especially gardening. He wa
s passionate about dairy farming and ingenious in his inventions to im
prove his farm's productivity. Along with his wife Grace, he is surviv
ed by a daughter Yvonne Miller (William), a grandson Jonathan Bierly
, and two great-grandsons Blaze and Tanner Bierly, all of Loganton. Al
so surviving are his step children Peggy Fegley (Robert); Thomas Matte
(Darla); Cathy Boob (Carl); Sandy Stover (Danny); a brother Karl "Sc
ott" Nicholas (Donna) of State College; and three sisters Elinor Jone
s (Clair) of Centre Hall; Audrey-Gummo of Fleetwood and Linda Morton (
Charles) of Tamarack; and many step-grandchildren and step-great-grand
children and several step-great-great-grandchildren. He will be greatl
y missed by his granddaughter and caregiver Robin Seyler. Tom was prec
eded in death by a beloved daughter Darlene and a brother Gene of Macu
gic. The funeral service will be held on Friday, Nov. 9, 2007, at 2 p
.m., in the Wayne P. Urbine Funeral Home, Inc., 95 E. Main St., Logant
on, with Rev. Melvin Musser officiating. Visitation will be held in th
e funeral home on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m., and also and also on Frid
ay, one hour prior to the service. Interment will be held in Tylersvil
le Union Cemetery. If desired memorial contributions may be sent to So
uthern Care Hospice, 190 Chote Circle Suite 2, Montoursville, PA 17754
.
Published in the Centre Daily Times on 11/8/2007.


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at his home

Thomas + Marie Catherine SCHMIDT. Marie was born in Of Erie . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]