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1918
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2012
Wilbur Hurd Obituary
Age 93, of Galeton, formerly of Westfield, PA, died Tuesday, April 24, 2012. Born December 24, 1918, in Gurnee, PA, he was the son of, Herman and Anna Torrence Hurd. On July 25, 1941, in Galeton, he married the former Ada P. Mattison, who predeceased him on February 3, 2005. He was employed by the Cowanesque Valley Iron Works for over 30 years. He was a member of the Westfield First Baptist Church, the Sabinsville Grange, and served as a volunteer with the Tioga County Foster Grandparent program. Surviving are: a son, Richard (Jackie) Hurd of Westfield; two daughters, Mary (Richard L.) Yonkin and Shari Black, both of Galeton; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; a sister, Elsie Orlowski of Coudersport, PA; and nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by seven brothers and two sisters. Friends may call at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA, on Friday, April 27, 2012 from 2:00 - 3:00PM, with Funeral Services at 3:00PM. Arnold's grandson, Rev. Brent R. Baker will officiate. Burial will be in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Gale Hose Ambulance, Galeton, PA 16922. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfuneralhome.com.
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Corrie Bacon
May 3, 2012
Dick and Family,
Sorry for the loss of Arnold. He was a great man who would do anything for anyone. I really miss the goodies he always brought into NAPA from Ada.
Teri Mitchell
April 27, 2012
Shari and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Marcy (Hall) Ritts
April 26, 2012
What a wonderful couple Ada and Arnold were. I loved them both and now they are reunited.
John King
April 26, 2012
MARY, Shari AND Dick, Sorry for the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Erica and Alan Yeager
April 26, 2012
Mary and Shari, I am so sorry about our dad. May the memories you have sustain you during this hard time. What a wonderful blessing to have him for so many years.
Marie Husted & Vance Bieser
April 26, 2012
Shari, Dick and Family, We are sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a great guy and he had a great life. May the memories help at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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