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Note: Elmira Star-Gazette of Aug. 28, 2004 John Samuel, Sr. Age 83, of R.D. #2, Middlebury Ctr., PA, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2004, at his residence. He was born November 30, 1920 in Nelson, Twp., PA, the son of Joseph and Helen Hazlett Tomb. He was retired from Dresser Manufacturing, Wellsboro, PA. He also worked for many years for the Elkland Leather Company. He was a Penna. Forest Fire Warden for over "50" years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy who served during WWII. He was a member and caretaker of the United Church of Nelson. He was a member of the Nelson International Order of Oddfellows, Alert Grange #905 and Elkland Moose Lodge #746. He was a life member of the Nelson Vol. Fire Dept. John is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jeanne Stephens Tomb; sons, John "Jack" Tomb, Jr., Middlebury, PA, Steven Tomb, Lawrenceville, PA; daughters, Sharon Hatcher, Nelson, PA, Barbara Seeley, Sarasota, FL; grandchildren, Sean Hatcher, Nelson, PA, Ann Tomb, Melbourne, FL, Mrs. Scott "Patty" Morseman, Elkland, PA, Ricky and Richie Smethers, Berwick, PA; great-grandchildren, Justin and Trey Adams, Elkland, PA, John and Michael Morseman, Elkland, PA; two brothers, two sisters, and one aunt. A Memorial Service will be conducted on Sunday, September 12, 2004, at 3:00 p.m., at the Nelson United Methodist Church, Nelson, PA, William Hague, officiating. The family respectfully declines flowers. Memorial donations may be made to the United Church of Nelson and the Nelson Vol. Fire Dept. in John's memory.
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