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Edna Duke Obituary
Born in Millmont, Union County, on December 1, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Norman Edgar and Nora Mable Houtz Bingaman.
On October 6, 1945, in Lewisburg, she was united in marriage to Lee D. Duke, who survives with memories of their 60 years together. Edna was a homemaker and loved being a wife and mother.
Edna enjoyed needlepoint, attending auctions, camping, playing Bingo, putting puzzles together, Qoaits, flowers, was an avid collector of various items, holidays and her being with her family.
In addition to her husband, Edna is survived by six sons and five daughters-in-law, Barry and Becky Duke of Selinsgrove, Kenneth and Sandra Duke of Selinsgrove, William and Linda Duke of New Berlin, Richard and Karen Duke of Winfield, Jeffrey and Melanie Duke of Middleburg, Kevin Bub Duke of Northumberland; four daughters and three sons-in-law; Jean and Jim Forbes of Winfield, Linda Leach of Lewisburg, Pamela and David Rump of Mifflinburg and Rita and Stephen Kurtz of Selinsgrove
She is also survived by 25 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; one son-in-law Robert Leach of Winfield; several cousins; and two cats, Dugan and Gilligan.
In addition to her parents, and stepfather, Alfred N. Zimmerman, she was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Gwendolyn Duke and Christopher Forbes.
The family will receive relatives and friends from 11 to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Selinsgrove Church of the Nazarene, West Sassafras Street, Selinsgrove. The funeral will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene by the retired Rev. B.C. Threet.
Interment will be at Northumberland Memorial Park, Stonington, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Edna's memory can be sent to Swineford National Bank, c/o The Chelsey Duke Benefit Fund. P.O. Box 241, Hummels Wharf, PA 17831.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Schwartz-Adamo Funeral and Cremation Services, 247 Chestnut St., Mifflinburg, PA 17844, 570 966-2702.
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Amy Blyler
December 12, 2005
Gram was a great woman. She never treated anyone as a favorite, but you knew that you were special. That was hard to do with our big family. Our Family was close even though the get togethers were fewer and fewer as we got older. I now hope with the passing of Gram, we can still be together and get together for Pap. So many families drift apart and fight when an important part of the family is gone. My Christmas wish this year is to have all of my family together to share all of our memories of Christmas past with Gram and Pap. I love you all and if any of you need to talk I am just a phone call away.
DEANNA LIBHART
December 6, 2005
I'M SORRY TO HEAR THAT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HAVE LOST SUCH A LOVED WOMEN. I WORK WITH NORMA AND HAVE HEARD A LOT ABOUT YOUR FAMILY. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALWAYS. DEANNA AND COLLIN
Sandy Wida (Rupp)
December 6, 2005
Just a short post script to my earlier e-mail. I just had time to look at your pictures again and realized there aren't any. I'm not sure what I looked earlier, but of course they weren't yours. Please know that my prayers and thoughts are with you.
Agnes Rathfon
December 5, 2005
Lee, my sincere condolences to you and your children. I alway enjoyed talking to Edna, she was a wonderful person. You are all in my prayers.
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Teri Jo Bailor
December 5, 2005
We are so sorry to hear of this loss. If there is any way we can help while you go through this, we are here. We will see you shortly.
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Julie Gilson (Hess)
December 5, 2005
Although I have not seen your mother in many years I have very fond memories of her from when I was little. My grandparents (Alvin and Arlene Kline) used to camp with your parents. We would go to Hidden Valley campground and Myrtle Beach. Your mother was such a warm sincere woman. Some of my most memorable childhood memories involve your parents. I am so sorry to hear of your loss, and wanted you to know she was very special to people you really don't know. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sandy Wida (Rupp)
December 4, 2005
I'm so sorry to hear about your Mothers death. Please know that my prayers and thoughts are with you and your Father. I looked at your photo's. It was so nice of you to put them on line. I'm not sure I'd recognize many of you any longer, but I can feel your pain. Again my prayers are with you and your Father.
Dorothy D. (Herman) Hopp
December 4, 2005
I am sorry to here of your loss.You have my sympathy and my prayers are with you and your family. Thom & Dorothy Hopp
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