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Ann Cahoon Obituary
Born Jan. 20, 1926, in Wenatchee, Wash., she was the daughter of the late C. Neilson and Phyllis Coulthard Nicholson. She was a graduate of Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, and received her master's degree at the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism. She was employed at Wilson College in Chambersburg and by Maclean-Hunter Publishers of Toronto.
Ann was a member of Providence United Presbyterian Church in Scranton, where she served as a deacon, elder, Sunday school teacher and choir member. She was the first woman elected moderator of the Lackawanna Presbytery. She was a board member and former troop leader with the Girl Scouts of America and a member of the American Association of University Women. She was a volunteer with SCOLA Volunteers for Literacy. Ann had a great fondness and love for Siamese cats.
Surviving are a daughter, Melissa Saddlemire, Factoryville; a son, the Rev. Stephen N. Cahoon, Harborcreek; and five grandchildren, Kenneth Cahoon, Katherine Cahoon, Karen Cahoon, Ashlee Saddlemire and Alexis Saddlemire.
She also was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Nicholson, who served in the Canadian Army and was killed in Italy during World War II.
A service of remembrance will be held Friday at 4:30 p.m. in the Providence United Presbyterian Church, 1145 Providence Road, Scranton, with the Rev. Mary Jane Hitt, pastor, as officiating clergy.
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. at the church.
Interment of cremains, Forest Hill Cemetery, Dunmore.
Memorial contributions can be made to SCOLA Volunteers for Literacy, 2013 Boulevard Ave., Scranton, PA 18509; or Providence United Presbyterian Church, 1145 Providence Road, Scranton, PA 18508.
Arrangements by the Howard J. Snowdon Funeral Home of Scranton.
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Debbie Volcik (Green)
December 7, 2009
Melissa and Stephen, I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was a special lady and I was fortunate to have grown up with her as you did. Thanks to her I got my drivers license (she immediately offered to take me for my driving test after failing and having my Dad yell at me all the way home from the barracks in Dunmore). May God ease your sorrow and the many happy memories you have give you and your families comfort.
Judy Green
November 21, 2009
Dear Steve and Melissa, so sorry to have heard of your mother's passing. I know the love and generosity she shared will be missed by all. You and your families are in our prayers.
Helen, Susan and Judy Green
Alexis Saddlemire
November 20, 2009
I'm Melissa's daughter (Ann's granddaughter.) Thank you to everyone who has had my grandmother in their prayers, and thank you once again for all your condolences. They are greatly apperciated. She was a wonderful person and will missed by plenty. It was oh so sudden to happen, but she is no longer in pain anymore, and is finally with my poppy. Thank you once again.
Morrill "Gus" and Dorothy Reed
November 19, 2009
Melissa and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Ann's passing. She was a dear heart whose wit, personality and charm added so much to all that she did at PUPC. We will truly miss her. May our Lord comfort you all during this difficult time.
November 19, 2009
I was sorry to hear of your Mom's death. She was a great Girl Scout leader and very patient to put up with all of us adolescent girls in Cadets and Seniors. She always believed in each of us and encouraged us in everything we did. My Mom stayed in touch with her ever since through Girl Scouts and other volunteer opportunites. She will be missed but did touch an awful lot of lives in a very positive way and will live on in our memories. I was blessed to have her as part of my life.
Cheryl (Weinschenk) Freye
November 19, 2009
Dear Steve, We are sorry about your mom. You, Marie, and the kids are in our thoughts and prayers.
John & Linda Oesterling
November 19, 2009
Steven & Melissa
I am so sorry to hear your Mother has passed away. I know you probably do not remember me, but I stayed with you all for a couple weeks when you were small. I have corresponded over the years with both your Mother and Father.
Your Mother was such a wonderful talented person and I will miss miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with both of you and your families.
Carolyn Firestone Carmony
November 18, 2009
Dear Steve, We're so sorry about your Mom. She's better, but we're sad for you. We'll just have to wish her Happy Birthday in our prayers.
All our love, Lori and Doug McCann
November 18, 2009
Allthough I have not seen her in years, I always remember Ann as a caring, gentle woman. I was the social worher at Allied for Don on his admissions and she always was there to show her support and love. She will be missed. Prayers for her and her family.
Donna Manger
Deanne Rasmussen (Price)
November 18, 2009
Mrs Cahoon was always someone I could look up to. What a great Girl Scout leader as well as fellow church member. My sincere condolences to her family and friends.
Bruce Skivington
November 18, 2009
Ann was a wonderful neighbor and friend. Although I have been away from Scranton for a long time Ann was always gracious and made me and my family feel remembered and missed whenever we met. I will always think of Ann fondly. My sincere condolences go to Steve and Melissa and their families. Bruce Skivington
November 18, 2009
Our selfish sadness at loosing personal contact with Ann is overwhelmed by the joy of knowing that she is now with God and Donald in a place of everlasting peace and contentment. Ann was the personification of Christianity and the service she provided for those in her community benefited all who received it.
Paul and Anne Montgomery
Nancy Dressel
November 18, 2009
Ann was a warm, loving, and intelligent woman who always had a smile for everyone. She was a dedicated volunteer tutor at SCOLA and will be sorely missed!
November 18, 2009
Ann will be greatly missed by everyone here at the Green Ridge Branch Library. Our condolences to her family and friends.
Diane
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