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Lock Haven Express

Friday - December 24, 2004

Benjamin M. Bierly
Benjamin M. Bierly, 78, of 422 Oak St., Jersey Shore, died Wednesday
, Dec. 22, 2004 at the Williamsport Hospital.
He was born April 22, 1926 in Jersey Shore, a son of the late Harold a
d Barbara Johnson Bierly.
Ben was married in 1950 to the former Marion M. Larrison who survives.
He graduated from Jersey Shore High School, where he played basketbal
l for the 1943 championship team. He was also a graduate of Dickinso
College in Williamsport, now Lycoming College.
He was a World War II U.S. Army Air Force veteran.
He directed and played saxophone in a band and orchestra that played a
t clubs locally.
Early in his life, he worked for Larrison-Bierly Recapping in Jersey S
hore. He was a conductor for the N.Y. Central, Penn Central and ConRai
l Railroads, retiring in 1988 after 35 years.
He was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church, where he was active an
d at one time, conducted the boys choir. Ben was known for his master
y of intricate inlaid wood pictures and for his artistic ability. man
y of his paintings are displayed locally, including at Santinos Restau
ant.
Ben was an avid bow hunter. Above all, he was a very kind, considerat
e and loving family man.
Surviving besides his wife, are a daughter, Rebecca (Rich) Buttorff o
f Jersey Shore; a son, Michael of Hanover; five grandchildren, Sumer
, Misti and Tyson Buttorff and Taylor and Ashley Bierly and two brothe
s, Bill Bierly and Harold Bierly, both of Jersey Shore.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, April Louise.
A celebration of Ben’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Grac
e Lutheran Church, with his pastor, Rev. Ralph Heagy, officiating. Bur
ial will be in Jersey Shore Cemetery. In keeping with Ben’s wishes, th
ere will be no public visitation. His family suggests memorial contrib
utions be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 1440 W. Washingto
Blvd., Chicago, Ill. 60607.
Arrangements are being handled by the Rearick-Carpenter Funeral Home
, Ltd., “A Life Celebration Home,” 1002 Allegheny St., Jersey Shore.


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Benjamin married Marion Maxine LARRISON on 27 May 1950. Marion was born on 15 Jan 1923 in Jersey Shore, Lycoming Co, PA; died on 14 Mar 2009 in Jersey Shore, Lycoming Co, PA; was buried in Jersey Shore Cemetery - Jersey Shore. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Marion M.Bierly
POSTED: March 16, 2009
Lock Haven Express

Marion M. Bierly, 86, of Jersey Shore, passed away on Saturday, Marc
h 14, 2009, at the Jersey Shore Hospital. She was married on May 27, 1
950 to the late Benjamin M. Bierly with whom she shared 54 years of ma
iage.

She was born on Jan. 15, 1923 in Jersey Shore, a daughter of the lat
e Melvin and Anna Fisher Larrison.

Marion graduated from Jersey Shore High School. She was the chief oper
ator for Bell Telephone at the Jersey Shore branch and for the New Yor
k Central Railroad. She also worked for Russell's Flower Shop for a nu
mber of years as a floral designer.

Marion was a devoted wife, loving mother and the best grandmother anyo
e could imagine. Her family was her life. She had a model marriage an
d a loving relationship with her husband Ben. The couple truly enjoye
d their more than 50 years together. Whether itwas an evening of dinne
and dancing with Ben or a weekend with her grandchildren, Marion che
ished the time she spent with her family.

Marion and Ben attended Grace Lutheran Church in Jersey Shore and ha
d many friendships within the local community. Always prepared and eag
er to lend a helping hand, Marion had a genuine passion for kindness a
d compassion for others. Her unique brand of wit, sense of humor an
d loving personality will always hold a special place in her family'
s hearts.

She had a smile that could light up a room and kindness that will sust
ain her family forever. Marion will be missed greatly by her family, f
iends and neighbors.

Marion is survived by a son, Michael D. Bierly of Hanover; a daughter
, Rebecca J. (Rich) Buttorff of Jersey Shore; two sisters, Mildred Bau
mgartner of Bath, N.Y. and Edith Gray of Lewisburg; grandchildren, Sum
er (Justin), Misti (Matt) Tyson, Ashley and Talor, and a great grandso
, Brodie.

She was preceded in death by her husband and a daughter, April Louis
e Bierly.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Marion's Life Celebratio
on Tuesday, March 17, 2009, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Grace Lu
theran Church, 200 Maple St., Jersey Shore. Funeral services will foll
ow at 11:30 a.m. with the Rev. Ralph L. Heagy officiating. Interment w
ill follow at Jersey Shore Cemetery.

Arrangements are under direction of the Rearick Car-penter Funeral Hom
e Ltd., "A Life Celebration Home" in Jersey Shore. www.lifecelebration
.com

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Harold married Barbara Hazel JOHNSON on 24 Dec 1920. Barbara was born on 30 Sep 1901; died on 3 Apr 1997 in Jersey Shore, Lycoming Co, PA; was buried in Jersey Shore Cemetery - Jersey Shore. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Charles married Meda Olivia WALKER on 11 Nov 1896. Meda (daughter of Jeremiah E. WALKER and Anna K. BRUNGART, daughter of Jeremiah WALKER and Anna K. BRUNGARD) was born on 1 Mar 1877 in Rebersburg, Miles Twp, Centre Co, PA; died on 18 Sep 1904; was buried in Linnwood Cemetery - McElhattan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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