Jeffrey E. Edgerton

Jeffrey E. Age 39, of Mansfield, PA, died Thursday, January 5, 2006, at the Leonard Harrison State Park in Shippen Twp. Jeff was born on February 5, 1966 in Elmira, NY, the son of James E. and Mary Jane (Rose) Edgerton. He graduated from Mansfield Jr./Sr. High School in 1984, received his BS from Mansfield University, and Associate degree from Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in 1996, and an MEd from Mansfield University. Jeff was a licensed Pennsylvania Funeral Director since 1998, he was a teacher at the Thomas A. Edison High School in Elmira, NY since 1999, he enjoyed tutoring children after school, and was a part-time funeral director for the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel in Mansfield. Jeff will always be remembered for his devotion and unselfish love for his students, family and friends. Jeff is survived by his parents, James E. and Mary Jane Edgerton of Mansfield, PA; a sister and brother-in-law, Melinda "Mindy" and Melvin "Mel" Wentzel of Williamsport, PA; three nieces, Sara N. Neal of Mansfield, PA, Sadie and Taylor Wentzel of Williamsport, PA; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and his beloved puppy, Ava. Family and friends are invited to call on Sunday, January 8, 2006, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA, and on Monday, January 9, 2006, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the St. James Episcopal Church, 18 Saint James St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 2 p.m. at the church with Rev. Rowena Gibbons officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Jeffrey Edgerton to the Elmira Heights Central School District, 100 Robinwood Ave., Elmira Heights, NY 14903, or to the SPCA, Route 6, Wellsboro, PA 16901.