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George Rumsey Obituary

RUMSEY, George H.
Age 94, of 697 North Fork Road, Westfield, PA, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2007, at Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro, PA. He was born June 17, 1913 in Westfield, PA, the son of Harvey and Helen Patton Rumsey. George worked as a heavy equipment operator, ran a milk route, owned a grocery store, and farmed the family farm during his working life. George and his late wife, Thelma were members of the Westfield United Methodist Church. Survived by sons, George C. (Patricia) Rumsey, Reading Ctr., NY, Harvey A. (Janet) Rumsey, Westfield, PA; daughters, Joan (Ken) Bubb, Camp Hill, PA, Joyce (Bruce) Broadbent, York, PA; 12 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was predeced in death by his wife, Thelma; sister, Mittie Simmons; and brother, D.H. Rumsey. Family and friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., 222 West Main Street, Westfield, PA, Friday from 6-8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 1-2:00 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. immediately following the visitation. Edward Heyler, offc. Burial in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Westfield, PA. Memorials may be made to the Westfield United Methodist Church in George's memory.

Published by Star-Gazette on Dec. 13, 2007.
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oh he was such a pleasant man when he came into the dollar store. he always told me that i was his favorite! and, he sure was mine. he will be missed. and the family is in my prayers!

angie

December 13, 2007

As a child growing up I have many memories of George. So very sorry for your loss.
Veronica

Veronica Bollock Allen

December 13, 2007

Dear Family, My sympathy goes out to all of you. Uncle George had a good and long life. I will miss him. I remember stopping in and having a great visit with him when I would get to Westfield. God Bless you all. Love Leola

Leola Porter

December 13, 2007

Grandpa,

We will all miss you, but we take comfort in knowing that you are finally home and reunited with your beloved wife! Grandma and Grandpa, we love and miss you both! I know we will all be together again someday, but until then I know you will be watching over us! Rest in peace!

Beth, Clark, Megan, and Logan Rumsey

December 13, 2007

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Jane & Eric Ruef

December 13, 2007

To all of Uncle George's Children,
my deepest sympathy. We use to have some great times growing up with our families living so close together. It's hard to believe it's been 50 + years that we were close.
Love, Lola

Lola Simmons Trippel

December 13, 2007

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