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Nancy Lauffer Hall, 89, of Warren, PA, died Tuesday, June 13, 2023, after a brief illness.  She was born November 23, 1933, to Perry and Beulah Phillips Lauffer, in Russell, PA.

A 1951 graduate of Warren High School, she worked at what was then known as the New Process Company.  She married Jarold “Jerry” Hall on May 28, 1954.  After starting their family, Nancy became a full-time homemaker.  Their life together included family vacations, bus trips with Rex Graham and winter visits to Florida. 

Nancy’s life reflected her love of family, God, and community.  A longtime member of Russell United Methodist Church, she was active in her children’s school and Scouting activities, volunteered with the Russell Well Baby Clinic and was a member of the Russell Lioness and Warren General Hospital Auxiliary.  Her circle of friends included the Russell Knitting Club, the Friday Mahjong Ladies, and WHS Class of 1951 lunch group.

She is survived by her children, Cathleen “Cathy” Hall and Brian Hall and his wife, Cathy Hiller.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband and her brother, Perry Lauffer, Jr., and sister-in-law, Barbara Gray Lauffer. 

Friends may call at the Russell United Methodist Church, 17 North Main Street, Russell, PA., on Thursday, June 15, 2023, one hour prior to a funeral and committal service at 11:00 AM  with Rev. Bay Allen, Pastor, officiating.  Interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Russell, PA. 

Memorial gifts may be directed to Russell United Methodist Church or charity of choice.  E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com  The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.

Linda L. Scalise, 71, of Warren, PA, died peacefully, Monday, June 12, 2023, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. 

She was born May 8, 1952, in Warren, PA.  She was the daughter of Donald and Elsie Edna Marie Ghere Cummings, Sr.  Linda was a lifelong Warren area resident and a 1971 graduate of Warren Area High School.  She was employed for 3 years, with the former New Process Company.  She enjoyed playing bingo at Warren Moose Lodge 109, was a member of their ladies of the moose.  She was also a member of the Warren American Legion Post 135 Ladies Auxiliary. She is lovingly remembered as a sweet, generous, and kind woman, who loved and adored her children, and grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband of almost 50 years, Douglas J. Scalise whom she married September 8, 1973, in Warren, PA.

2 Daughters – Jessica Ceriola and husband, Jeffrey of Starbrick, PA., Lisa Scalise and her significant other, Jared Lear of Pittsburgh, PA., 3 Grandchildren – Mason, Morgan, and Brooks, 2 Brothers – Harold Cummings and wife, Sarah of Warren, PA., Bruce Cummings and wife, Terri, of Russell, PA., 2 Sisters – Darlene Stewart and husband, Dave, Marie Stewart, all of Warren, PA., several nieces, and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her 6 Brothers – Sid, Don, Lou, Rich, Ed, and Bill Cummings, 3 Sisters – Betty Cummings, Lois Gustafson, Julie Passenger.

Friends will be received at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA., on Thursday, June 15, 2023, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M.  A funeral and committal service will be conducted Friday, June 16, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home with Rev. Larry Condron, Pastor of Good News Church, officiating.  Interment will be in Warren County Memorial Park. 

Those wishing to send e-mail condolences may do so by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com  Memorial contributions may be sent to Warren Cancer Center, 2 Crescent Park, Warren, PA. 16365.

Robert Anderson, 57, of Indiana, PA and previously of Kane, passed away Sunday (June 11) in Reading, PA, while visiting his daughter and her family.  He was born in Kane on March 9,1966.  On June 22, 1984 in Kane, he married Jennifer Hearst, who survives.

Rob had served in the US Air Force.  He was currently the Chief Engineer at the Ramada Inn in Indiana, PA.  Rob was musically gifted and loved playing his guitar.  He had played in many bands for years.  He very much enjoyed spending time with his five grandchildren and was expecting his sixth very soon.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his father, Larry (Peg) Anderson; three brothers, Mike (Joyce) Anderson, Jay (Cathy) Anderson and Jeff (Julie) Anderson, all of Kane; one son, Zach (Kristen) Anderson of Indiana; one daughter Trista (Andrew) Keen of Reading; three granddaughters, Lucy and Abbey Anderson and Sadie Keen; two grandsons, Hogan and Levi Keen; his mother-in-law, Linda Hearst of Kane; one sister-in-law, Robynn (Bob) Boyer of Kane and one brother-in-law Robert (Nikki) Hearst of Kane; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Linda Anderson.

Friends are invited to attend a visitation which will take place Saturday (June 17) from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the Cummings Funeral Home.  A funeral service will follow at 3:00 with the Rev. Calvin Cook officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to any charity which benefits veterans .

Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.

Patricia A. “Patty” Field, 76, of 5492 Ridgway-Johnsonburg Road, Johnsonburg, PA passed away Friday evening, June 9, 2023 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.

She was born on March 17, 1947 in Ridgway, a daughter to the late Patrick G. Condon, Sr. and Mildred Bullers Condon. On November 5, 1966 in Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg, she married Raymond W. Field and he survives. 

A lifelong resident of Johnsonburg, Patty was a 1965 graduate of Johnsonburg High School. A stay-at-home mom, she raised her 6 children as a loving mother. She was a member of Holy Rosary Church and was a Girl Scout Leader for over 20 years. Patty loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed crafting, especially quilting.

 Patty is survived by her husband Ray at home, her children Seth A. Field and his wife Sarah of St. Marys, Keith Field at home, Dottie, Mrs. Paul Peterson of Union City, Stacey Field and her longtime companion Paul of Kinsale, VA and Glenna, Mrs. Jessie Haight, of Brookville, her grandchildren Derek and Nate Field, Bella and Andrew Field, Elizabeth, Mrs. Kris Karkoski, Morgan, Mrs. Roger Kostreba, Ryan Peterson and Alayna, Lucas and Sydney Haight. She is also survived by 5 great-grandchildren, a brother Earl Condon, sisters Rebecca and Leah Condon all of Ridgway, a sister-in-law Linda Facchine of Ridgway and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Patty is predeceased by a son Raymond P. Field and twin brothers Michael and Patrick Condon.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Patricia A. “Patty” Field will be conducted at Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg at a later date and time and will be announced by the Anthony F. Ferragine Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Chestnut Street, Johnsonburg. Interment will be private. There will be no visitation.

If desired, memorial contributions should be made to the American Kidney Fund at kidneyfund.org or American Kidney Fund 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852

Terry Lee DAVIS, 78, of New Port Richey, FL, died Wednesday, December 21, 2022 surrounded by her family.  

Born June 18, 1944, in Norfolk, VA, she was the daughter of George J. and Edith Morley Davis.  

A graduate of Goshen High School, Goshen, NY, she earned a bachelor’s degree in English from SUNY New Paltz and a master’s in education degree in reading from Bloomsburg University.  She also studied at Lancaster School of Theology and Evangelical School of Theology.  Terry taught secondary English and was a reading specialist.  

She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Mohnton, PA.  Her family remembers her as fun-loving, caring, kind, smart, a writer, an artist, a teacher, a musician, and a very giving person.  She loved her friends and family dearly and in return was so very loved back.  

Surviving are:  three daughters, Anne (William) Kenworthy of Charlottesville, VA, Julie (Glenn) Milliard of Bloomsburg, PA, and Kelly Powell of Spring Hill, FL;  a son, Brett (Hollee) Kolk of Mount Joy, PA;  ten grandchildren;  nine great-grandchildren;  a sister, Cheryl (Glyn) Lovely of Presque Isle, ME;  a nephew, David (Valerie) Lovely of Wells, ME;  an aunt, Maude Morley of Ulysses;  and many cousins.  

A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 PM, Sunday, June 18, 2023 at Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA.  Burial will be in Ulysses Cemetery. 

Memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarrior.org or ASPCA at www.aspca.org.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.