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2B Star-Gazette, Tuesday, February 5, 1991 LOCAL Ex-auditor to seek election Register to run again the right decision, giving me a little over two years which I will always treasure. Valerie and I had many moments which would have been lost forever had I chose otherwise." Hunsinger, during her second term, was elected president of the Pennsylvania State Association of County Auditors. The former L. Alice Searfoss, she graduated from Ulster High School where she received the Daughters of American Revolution Good Citizenship Award. A graduate of Miss Beardsley's Private Business College, now the Elmira Business Institute, she worked in nents has its own office.

"I'm running based on my ex: perience, and, of course, the experience of my deputies. They are vital in making the office work efficiently, and they range in experience from eight to more than 20 years. I think we make a good team." Kimble said she and the deputies, with the help of a new computer system, had vastly improved the turnaround time for documents filed in the office. "It used to be that someone would come in here and file a document, and it would take two or three weeks to get it back to them," she said. "Now we have got it down to one or two days.

That's a big improvement." By GEORGE OSGOOD Wellsboro Bureau WELLSBORO Tioga County Register and Recorder and Clerk of Orphans Court Nancy C. Kimble announced Monday that she would seek a third term in office. Kimble, 57, of Liberty said she would seek the Republican nomination for the $29,658 row-office job in the May 21 primary election. The office is responsible for keeping a variety of public records, including recording of deeds and wills. "The office really has three components," she said.

"In larger counties, each of those compo Ex-Canton school official guided students in academics, athletics Kimble, a lifelong Republican, is a state director and vice president of the Pennsylvania Council of Republican Women. She is treasurer of the Tioga County Republican Committee, assistant secretary of the Pennsylvania State Republican Committee and secretary of the Pennsylvania Recorder of Deeds Association. She is a member of the Liberty Lutheran Church, Sebring Grange, Tioga County Pomona Grange, Wellsboro Chapter of Business and Professional Women and a past matron of the Mansfield chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. She and her husband, Richard Kimble, have two daughters, a son and one grandchild. Canton area schools, the John T.

Williammee II obtained funds to build the current high school in 1955. "He was not a moaner, griper or groaner," his son said. "He loved athletics" and worked to build Canton teams. "We were doormats of the league in the 1940s," he said. "Now they've got a real program going." John T.

Williammee II began his career as a chemistry teacher and junior high school principal. For 10 years, he was principal of Reedsville High School. In 1942, he was named Canton High School principal and later was appointed superintendent, a position he held until his retirement in 1962. After retirement, he traveled and remained active in community projects and organizations. "He loved to walk.

He liked to sit around and take life easy. He was a fun guy to be around," his son said. By JIM LOWMAN Sayre Bureau TOWANDA L. Alice Hun- linger, the former chairman of the. three-member Bradford County auditor team, is seeking the Republican nomination in the May primary.

A veteran of two four-year I terms, she quit in 1987 to time to her daughter, Vale-rie, who died in January 1990. Incumbent Republican Auditor Marjorie Hulslander of West Burlington also is a candidate. Hunsinger said, "I will always be gratified that I made OBITUARIES Edward James Doyle, Navy, Army veteran ELMIRA Edward James Doyle, 67, of Pomeroy Place, Elmira, died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 1991, at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester. Mr.

Doyle was a U.S. Navy vet-' erart of World War II and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Etey and Munroe Funeral Home, Owego, is handling the arrangements. Sheree Bauman, Wellsburg infant WELLSBURG Sheree Bauman, 7 months old, of 13 West-over Hill, Wellsburg, died Saturday, Feb.

2, 1991, at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester. -Barrett Funeral Home, Elmira, is handling the arrangements. New York City for seven years in the bookkeeping, accounting and auditing fields. She recently worked in the county treasurer's and sheriff's offices. A member of St.

Mary's Assumption Church, Wyalusing, she is coordinator for the Endless Mountains Multiple Sclerosis Association; a member of the Bradford County Council of Republican Women and several civic and community projects. She and her husband, Dick, a Claverack Rural Electric Cooperative Inc. employee, reside at Indian Hill, Tuscarora Township. 99, of Galeton, died Monday, Feb. 4, 1991, at the Green Home, Well-sboro.

Mrs. Frazer was a charter member of the Sparkle Plenty Association and the Goodyear Hose Company. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Gale-ton and a Potter County Democratic committeewoman for 50 years. Brown Funeral Home, Galeton, is handling the arrangements. Norman E.

Adolf, once of Horseheads LANCASTER, Pa. Norman E. Adolf, of Lancaster, formerly of Horseheads, died Monday, Feb. 4, 1991. Wendel and Loecher Inc.

Funeral Home, Lancaster, is handling the arrangements. Louise W. Friends, Pine City woman PINE CITY Louise W. Friends, 88, of Pine City, died Sunday, Feb. 3, 1991, at St.

seph's Hospital, Elmira. Barrett Funeral Home, Elmira, is handling the arrangements. Alice Rhode Runkle, former Elmira woman CORNING Alice Rhode Runkle, 72, of Green Meadows Adult Home, Corning, formerly of Watercure Hill Road, Elmira, died Sunday, Feb. 3, 1991, at Corning Hospital. Barrett Funeral Home, Elmira, is handling the arrangements.

Roxie L. Frazer, community activist GALETON Roxie L. Frazer, By JIM LOWMAN Sayre Bureau CANTON One of the best math teachers John T. William-mee III had was his father, the superintendent of Canton schools. "I had him for math when I was a senior in high school and they couldn't find a replacement for a teacher who quit," he said.

The praise he has for his father, John T. Williammee II of 216 N. Center Canton, goes further: "He was a fun guy." The electrical engineer said his father "could just make math so interesting. It gave the foundation I needed for further studies." John T. Williammee II, 88, died Saturday at Troy Community Hospital.

A memorial service will be conducted at the Canton Ecumenical Parish, 43 N. Center Authorities Tioga County will get the other $10,000." terms of the Forefeiture Act, the goes to the county's general fund, county workers must then make the amount available to the District Attorney's Office. The money must be used provisions of the state's Drug, and Cosmetic Act. essence, what we are doing is letting buy the property back from us," said. "I wouldn't be surprised to forefeitures happening in the Continued from Page IB "Based on the volume of marijuana, sonteone would have to be very naive to believe this was for personal consumption," Kemp told Geddes.

"It appears that (Geddes) does not have a drug problem. If he did, perhaps the court could better understand raising marijuana for his use. I can find no excuse for that quantity." Greeman said he spent a considerable amount of time with Geddes over the 18 months since the arrest and his friends that he can rejoin the community. We are asking the court to consider all the good things in his life." Friends and neighbors sent letters of support, and Greeman described him as "a man who needs a second chance." Geddes had been free on bail. Deputies took him to the Tioga County Prison immediately after sentencing.

They said they would transfer him to Camp Hill later this week. Continued from Page IB wife to live on the property," Carlson said. "In return, they paid the county $250 a month in rent because, technically, the county owned it. They have paid rent since Oct. 1, 1989." Now the county is selling the house and garage back to James Geddes for $20,000.

"Of that, $10,000 is going to the Attorney General's Office, because the state was involved in the investigation that led to the arrest and seizure," Carlson said. found him to be a dedicated family man and a benefit to the community. Even though Geddes was facing a state prison sentence on a felony drug charge, a banker had given him a loan to buy back his" house after it was seized by the county, Greeman said. "He has a phenomenally loving relationship with his wife and Mrs. Geddes' daughter," he said.

"We hope that this is a man who can rise above this situation. He wants to prove to himself, to his wife, to his child and to DEATH NOTICES OBITUARY Canton, at 1:30 p.m. today. His pastor, the Rev. Richard M.

Barn-er, will officiate. His son said in his earlier years, life was difficult for his father. Long before he entered the education field, he did "a lot of menial work." He was a "sand hog" on the Susquehanna River bridge at WrightsvilleColumbia and worked in coal mines and steel mills. "He was a tough dude. Nobody messed around with him." The son of a Methodist minister, John T.

Williammee I of Morris, Tioga County, he also put a younger brother through college. In addition to being the main force behind the consolidation of mira, NY, Saturday, February 2, 1991 at the Chemung County Nursing Facillity. Friends may call at the Barrett Funeral Home, Tuesday 1 to 3 pm. Fueneral Services will be held there Tuesday at 3 pm. the Rev.

Melanie Cole will officiate. Burial Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Cemetery. SAXON, Carolyn J. Age 29, of 2005 Harris Hill Big Flats, February 3, 1991 at the Arnot Ogden Hospital. Friends may call at Carpenters Funeral Home, Corning, Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.

Funeral Service there Wednesday at 11 am. with Pastor Curt McComis officiating. Interment in Rural Home Cemetery Big Flats, NY. WATTS, Mr. Leon L.

Age 71, of 10004 Newtown Waxhaw, NC, formerly of West Hill, Elmira, NY, Friday, February 1, 1991 at Monroe, NC. Friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, 1050 Penna. Elmira, NY, Monday evening from 7 to 9 with Funeral Services there, Tuesday at 10:00 am. Rev. James Pierce officiating.

Interment, Forest Lawn Memorial Park. WILLIAMMEE, John Tilden, II Age 88, of 216 N. Center Canton, Pa, passed away Saturday, February 2, 1991 at the Troy Community Hospital. A memorial Service will be conducted at the Canton Ecumenical Parish, 43 N. Center Canton Tuesday at 1:30 pm with Rev.

Richard M. Barner, his pastor, officiating. Interment will be in the East Canton Cemetery. No visitation. Memorial donations may be directed to the Canton Green Free Library or the "Tioga Under $10,000 but same to enforce Device "In him Carlson see more Canton Ambulance Association in Mr.

Williammee's memory. Arrangements by Morse Kleese and Adams Funeral Home, Canton W0MB0UGH, Mrs. Ruth Fox Age 95, of the Edward Flann-ery Apartments formerly of Cottage Place, Elmira, Thursday January 31, 1991 at home. Friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, 1050 Penna. Elmira, Tuesday, Fevruary 5, 1991 form 2 until 4 pm.

With Funeral and Committal Services at the conclusion of Calling Hours, Tuesday afternoon (4 pm), the Rev, Keith Kissel officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Park. CARD OF THANKS Family of Beverly Gee Wish to thank Southern Tier Hospice, Dr. Abderhalder, Rev. Morgan and Arnot Og- neighbors and relatives for their many acts of kindness extended to them during their recent bereavement.

Wayne Gee, Walter Presler, Louise and Vera Gee CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our relatives and friends for their kindness, sympathy and flowers received during our loss of our beloved son, Kyle Bernard Haner. A special thank you to Mr. Mrs. Charles Sullivan family, the Wellsburg Fire Department, Dick Marcie Roberts, and officers of Mid-Orange Correctional Facility. Mr.

Mrs. Archie Haner Family OBITUARY POLICY The obituaries printed here are paid notices, phrased in accordance with the wishes of families and funeral directors. The Star-Gazette lists deaths in its For the Record section. John W. Runkle, in 1982.

Friends are invited to call at the Barrett Funeral Home, Tuesday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral Service will be held there Wednesday, 11 am, the Rev. E.J. Lowmaster will officiate. Burial Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

In leiu of flowers contributions may be made in her memory to the Cardiac Unit at the Arnot Ogden Memorial Hospital. Envelopes will be provided by the Funeral Home. SCHMIDT, Thomas J. Age 60, of 298 Roberts Elmira, Sunday, February 3, 1991 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Friends are invited to call at the Hughes and Sons Funeral Home, 113 Walnut Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm, family will meet at St. Patrick's Church, Wednesday at 10 am for Mass of Christian Burial. Burial in St. Peter and Paul Cemetery. Survived by mother, Elizabeth (Bessie) Schmidt of Elmira; wife, Billie Joan (Knight) Schmidt of Horseheads; son, Thomas J.

of Elmira; daughters, Linda M. Brown of Elmira, Deborah Ann (Thomas) Narde of Elmira, Sandra J. (Vance) Parker of Elmira Heights, Barbara of Elmira Heights, Mary Ann of Elmira Heights, Julie A. (Paul) Quonen of Elmira; brothers, James T. and Jean Schmidt of Millport, John R.

and Mary Schmidt of Elmira; sister, Doris and James McCann of Elmira; ,10 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; special friend, Patricia Shoemaker of Elmira. He was predeceased by his father, James A. Schmidt and son, Timothy Schmidt. He was a retired meat cutter having work with Markets. FUNERALS HOFFMAN, R.

Stewart Age 78 of 407 Gaines El Joseph's Hospital after a brief illness. Friends are invited to call at the Barrett Funeral Home, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral and Committal Services at the conclusion of calling hours (9 pm), Rev. John Bedzyk officiating. Interment Alder Run, PA, at the convienance of the family.

In leiu of flowers contributions may be directed to ARC, 711 Sullivan St. Elmira, NY, 14901, in Mrs. Friends memory. She was predeceased by her parents, Sherman and Helen Wheeler and her husband, Nathan Friends. She is survived by daughter, Ellen Hackett with whom she resided; son-in-law, Richard Hackett; sister and brother-in-law, Lola and Harold White of Lawrenceville, PA; sister-in-law, Myrna Wheeler of Jackson Summit, PA; grandchildren, Richard, Denis, Ted, Babie, Raymond, Terry, Tina and Buffy Hackett; 13 greatgrandchildren.

Mrs. Friends was a voulenteer for A.S.V.P. RUNKLE, Alice Rhode Age 72, of Green Meadows Adult Home, Corning Painted Post, formerly of Water Cure Hill Elmira, NY, Sunday February 3, 1991 at the Corning Hospital. She is survived by her daughters, Shirley (James) Harvey, Irene Palmie-. ri all of Elmira, Rosalie (Leo) Seymour of Lowman, NY, Diane Clarkson of Corning, NY; brother, Herschel (Fern) Rhode Sr.

of Lowman, NY; sisters, Florence Rhode of Low-man, NY, Geraldine Stocum of Elmira, NY, Mary Elston of North Chemung, NY; step-sister, Patsy Lange of LeMar, PA; sisters-in-law, Emma Gearty of Millhall, PA, Ruth Rhode of North Chemung; 10 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; also survived by a very dear friend, Betty Banya of Elmira. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, lict. Funeral will be held at 11 am, Wednesday from the Es-tey and Munroe Funeral Home, 15 Park St. in Owego with the Rev. William Darling officiating.

Burial will be in the spring in St. Patrick's Cemetery in Owego. The family wilj receaive friends, Tuesday 7 to 9 pm at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers friends wishing may make contributions to a charity of choice. FRAZER, Roxie L.

Age 99, of Galeton, PA, February 4, 1991, at the Green Home, Wellsboro, PA. Friends are invited to call at the Brown Funeral Home, Galeton, PA, Tuesday, 7-9 PM. Funeral Services will be held there Wednesday at 3 PM, with the Rev. Richard Tintle officiating. Burial, in West Hill Cemetery.

Family will provide the flowers. Memorial Contributions in her memory may be made to the Goodyear Hose Company or the Gale Hose Ambulance Association. Survived by 2 sons, Melvin of Akron, NY, and Ralph of Varysburg, NY; 2 daughters, Mrs. Ila Coole of Houston, TX, and Mrs. Virginia Skutski of Galeton; 18 grandchildren; several great-grand and great-great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband, D. Carl and 1 daughter, Edra Ny-quist. Mrs. Frazer was born May 8, 1891, in Potter County, the daughter of Alonzso and Sarah Davis Losey. She was a Charter Member of the Sparkle Plenty Association and the Goodyear Hose Company, a member of the First Baptist Church of Caleton and a Potter County Democrat Committee woman for over 50 years.

FRIENDS, Louise W. Age 88, of Pine City, NY, Sunday, February 3, 1991 at St. ADOLF Norman E. of Lancaster, NY, formerly of Horseheads, NY, February 4, 1991, husband of the late, Anna (Venditti) Adolf; brother of Mildred Marian and Floyd J. (Norma) Adolf; also survived by many nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Mary's R.C, Church, Thursday morning at 9:30 am, family will be present at the Wendel and Loecher Inc. Funeral Home, 27 Aurora Lancaster; NY, Tuesday and Wednesday from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to ,9 pm BAUMAN, Sheree Age 7 months, of 13 Westov-er Hill, Wellsburg, NY, Saturday, February, 2 1991 at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY. She is survived by her mother, Alice; foster parents, Bonnie and Kenneth Mathews of Wellsburg, NY; grandmother, Barb Braster of Elmira; maternal grandfather, Carl Bauman Jr. oft VA; great-grandparents, Gertrude Braster of Lawren-ceville, PA and Alice and Carl Bauman Sr.

of Elmira; brother) Christopher; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call at the Barrett Funeral Home Tuesday 7 to 9 pfn, Wednesday, 11 to 1 pm. Funeral Service will be held there Wednesday at 1 pm. She will be buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park next to her great-grandfather, Alba Braster who died in 1971. DOYLE, Edward James Age 67, of Pomeroy Place, Tuesday, January 29, 1991 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.

Surviving is one sister and brother-in-law, Jeanne and Leon Pabis of Ta-marac, FL; 4 nieces and several great-nieces and nephews. He was a Navy Veteran of World War II and an Army Veteran of the Korean Conf.