Elmer C. Kilpatrick

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Elmer C. Kilpatrick, 90, of Palmer Township, Pa, died Tuesday, January 16, 2007 in Easton Hospital, Wilson. Born on May 1, 1916 in Danielsville, Pa., he was the son of the late Peter and Elsie (Bartholomew) Kilpatrick. He and his wife, the former Dorothy Arla (Nagle), married July 18, 1936. On July 18, 2006, they celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. Elmer was a machine runner for the former Riegel Paper Mill, Milford, N.J., for 35 years before retiring in 1979. Prior to, he was a pattern cutter for the former Nazareth Waist Mills, for 10 years. He was also a self employed house painter for more than 40 years. He was a lifetime member of St. Johns United Church of Christ Church, Nazareth, Pa. He enjoyed making picture frames. Survivors: Loving wife, Dorothy; three sons, David and wife Wanda of Crossville, Tenn., Peter and wife Joanne of Pennsville, Pa., Craig and wife Lucille of Stanardsville Va.; three daughters, June, wife of David Tobias of Palmer Township, Ms. Sandra Carr of Ottsville, Dacia, wife of David Lenox of Richmond, Va.; two brothers, Clayton of Nazareth, Roy of Bloomsburg; four sisters, Mrs. Meda McGrath of Nazareth, Mrs. Anna Gogle of Santa Ana, Calif., Mrs. Eva Clewell of Nazareth, Mrs. Erma Kromer of Nazareth; 19 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a great-granddaughter, Lani in 1991. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, January 20, 2007 in St. Johns U.C.C. Church, Broad and Prospect streets, Nazareth, 18064. Calling hours Friday January 19, 2007 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Bartholomew-Schisler Funeral Home, 211 E. Center St., Nazareth, 18064, and Saturday, January 20, 2007 from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to services in the church. Burial immediately following service in Northampton Memorial Shrine, Palmer Township, Pa. Contributions: St. Johns U.C.C. Church Memorial Fund c/o the funeral home, Nazareth, PA 18064.