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Thursday, August 25, 2011
Juanita M. Perry, 93, of Coudersport, PA
Juanita M. Perry “beloved mother and grandmother”
Juanita M. Perry, 93, of Coudersport, died Wednesday, August 24, 2011, in Charles Cole Memorial Hospital Long Term Care Unit, Coudersport, after an extended illness.
Born August 30, 1917 in Kings Run, she was a daughter of Floyd and Thressie Ford Harrington.
On December 30, 1935 in Kings Run, she married Kenneth E. Perry who died on August 1, 2003.
She was a graduate of Shinglehouse High School, class of 1934.
For a short period of time, Mrs. Perry was employed by the former Anchor Toy Company in Coudersport and for over 30 years she cleaned both the Presbyterian and Methodist churches in Coudersport.
Mrs. Perry was a longtime member of the First United Presbyterian Church in Coudersport where she served as an elder and a deacon. She was also very active in the Sunday school program and in the women’s organizations of the church. She enjoyed quilting, giving many of the items she made to the Christmas House in Coudersport. She loved to entertain her friends. Her greatest love was her family.
A lifelong area resident, Mrs. Perry lived in the same house in Coudersport from 1935 to 2002.
In 2002 she moved to Austin, living there until returning to Coudersport in 2005.
Surviving are
- a son, F. Paul (Patricia) Perry of Austin;
- a daughter, Judith A. (David) Frost of Covington;
- three grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Perry was predeceased by
- a grandson, Douglas P. Perry;
- two sisters,
- Myrtle Weatherill and
- Myra B. Bledsoe; and
- a brother, Henry Harrington.
Friends may call on Monday, August 29, 2011 at the First United Presbyterian Church, 402 North Main Street, Coudersport, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at which time funeral services will follow. The Rev. Evon L. McJunkin, pastor, will officiate.
Burial will be in Forest Hills Cemetery, Austin.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Charles Cole Memorial Hospital Long Term Care Unit Patient Activity Fund, 1001 East Second Street, Coudersport, PA 16915.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
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Kenneth E. Perry
Aug 7, 2003
Kenneth E. Perry, 90, of Coudersport, died Friday (August 1, 2003) in Charles Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport, after an extended illness.
Born on November 15, 1912 in Angelica, NY, he was a son of Warren E. and Bessie Blow Perry. On December 30, 1935 in Kings Run, he married Juanita M. Harrington, who survives.
He was a graduate of Shinglehouse High School, class of 1933. Mr. Perry worked in the Civilian Conservation Corps, Cooks Run, PA, and later for the former Anchor Toy Company in Coudersport. He was also employed by the former Abbott's Dairy in Coudersport. He was also employed by Pittsburgh Corning Glass in Port Allegany, and for the Pennsylvania State Highway Department. For 26 years Mr. Perry was employed at the Potter County Courthouse in the Maintenance Department. He also worked nights for the former Giant Chemical Company/Great Seal Corporation in Coudersport. After his retirement at age 65, Mr. Perry worked for John Rigas as a courier until he was 85.
He was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church, Coudersport. Mr. Perry was an airplane enthusiast having flown several solo flights at Cherry Springs and Potato City airfields. He enjoyed short wave radios and C.B. radios, having the C.B. handle of "Pill Pusher." In his earlier years, he also enjoyed hunting.
A lifelong area resident, Mr. Perry resided in Coudersport since 1936.
Surviving in addition to his wife is
- one son, F. Paul (Patricia) Perry of Austin;
- one daughter, Judith A. (David) Frost of Covington;
three grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Perry was preceded in death by
- one grandson, Douglas P. Perry;
- one sister, Shirley Page; and
three brothers,
- Keith Perry,
- Kermit Perry, and
- Warren Perry, Jr.
Friends called on Monday (August 4, 2003) at the First United Presbyterian Church, Coudersport, where funeral services were held on Tuesday (August 5, 2003). The Rev. Douglas W. Orbaker, pastor, officiated.
Burial was in Forest Hills Cemetery, Austin.
Memorials may be made to the Coudersport Volunteer Ambulance Association, West Second Street, Coudersport, PA 16915, or to the Austin Volunteer Ambulance Association, Austin, PA 16720.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
- On December 30, 1935 in Kings Run, he married Juanita M. Harrington, who survives.
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