Chitester, Thomas

1939 - 2012  (72 years)

• Name	Chitester, Thomas  [1, 2]
  Birth	13 Nov 1939	Kane, McKean, Pennsylvania, USA   [3]
  	Thomas R. Chitester Birth: Nov. 13, 1939 Kane, McKean County, Pennsylvania, USA Death: May 20, 2012 Coudersport, Potter County, Pennsylvania, USA Thomas R. Chitester (1939 - 2012) Published in The Olean Times Herald on May 22, 2012 COUDERSPORT, Pa. - Thomas R. ""Tom"" Chitester, 72, of Coudersport passed away peacefully Sunday (May 20, 2012) at home. Born Nov. 13, 1939, in Kane, he was a son of - Palmer R. and Ellen Louise Huffman Chitester. On Aug. 26, 1967, in Coudersport, he married Nancy Walaski, who survives. Mr. Chitester was a graduate of Coudersport High School, class of 1957. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving as a military police dog handler. Tom was a self-employed carpenter and painter, owning Chitester Construction in Coudersport. He was a member of St. Eulalia Catholic Church in Coudersport and was a life member of the Coudersport Volunteer Fire Department, where he served as chairman of the centennial celebration committee. He was a charter member of the Coudersport Volunteer Ambulance Association, a former member of the Coudersport Borough Council, and a former member of the Coudersport Jaycees. He enjoyed hunting and loved woodworking. In his youth, Tom was an avid baseball player, having played on the Potter-McKean All Stars Little League team. Their team was the only team from the area to make it to the Little League World Series in Williamsport. Tom loved his town of Coudersport and was very proud of his work that beautified the town. His greatest love was his family, especially his two granddaughters. Surviving besides his wife are - a daughter, Michelle L. Chitester of Santa Rosa, Calif.; - two sons, - Jason S. (Julie) Chitester and - Jeremy D. Chitester, both of Coudersport; - two granddaughters, - Ashley M. Chitester and - Briena A. Chitester; - two brothers, - Robert J. (Carol) Chitester of Erie and - Jerry J. (Kim) Chitester of Coudersport; - and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Tom was predeceased by - a daughter, Carrie Ann Chitester. Members of the Potter County Honor Guard will accord military honors on Saturday at St. Eulalia Catholic Church. Memorials may be made to the Coudersport Volunteer Fire Department, 171 Route 6 West, Coudersport, PA 16915; Coudersport Volunteer Ambulance Association, 122 E. Second St., Coudersport, PA 16915; or to Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, 4401 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15224. ------------------------------ Published in The Olean Times Herald on May 22, 2012 Family links: Spouse: Nancy W Walaski Chitester (1949 - 2016)* *Calculated relationship Burial: Saint Eulalias Cemetery Potter County, Pennsylvania, USA Created by: Diana St. Clair Huber Record added: May 19, 2013 Find A Grave Memorial# 110805646 findagrave
  Gender	Male
  Birth	13 Nov 1939	Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania, USA   [1, 2]
  Residence	1 Apr 1940	Bradford, McKean, Pennsylvania, USA   [1]
  	Age: 2 mo son PA
  	Palmer Chitester in the 1940 United States Federal Census Name: Palmer Chitester Age: 33 Estimated birth year:abt 1907 Gender: Male Race: White Birthplace: Pennsylvania Marital Status: Married Relation to Head of House:Head Home in 1940: Bradford, McKean, Pennsylvania Street: High Street House Number: 128 Farm: No Inferred Residence in 1935:Bradford, McKean, Pennsylvania Residence in 1935: Same Place Resident on farm in 1935:No Sheet Number: 7A Number of Household in Order of Visitation:171 Occupation: Electric Eng House Owned or Rented:Rented Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented:31.00 Attended School or College:No Highest Grade Completed:High School, 2nd year Hours Worked Week Prior to Census:40 Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work Weeks Worked in 1939:52 Income: 2000 Income Other Sources:No Neighbors: View others on page Household Members: Name Age 128 Palmer Chitester 33 Head PA sp Elecric Eng, Electric Lousie Chitester 26 wife Mich Smethport housewife Robert Chitester 3 son PA Thomas Chitester 2mo son PA Barnard Huffman 18 bro-law PA Smethport laborer, Electric Source Citation Year: 1940; Census Place: Bradford, McKean, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3568; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 42-13 Source Information Ancestry.com. 1940 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. T627, 4,643 rolls.
  Graduation	1957	Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA   [2]
  	Coudersport High School
  Residence	1982	Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA   [2]
  Death	20 May 2012	Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA   [2, 3]
  	Passed away at Home
  Obituary	22 May 2012
  	The Olean Times Herald
  	Thomas R. "Tom" Chitester Obituary Posted 23 May 2012 by T3273 COUDERSPORT - Thomas R. "Tom" Chitester, 72, of Coudersport, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday (May 20, 2012). Born Nov. 13, 1939, in Kane, he was a son of Palmer R. and Ellen Louise Huffman Chitester. On Aug. 26, 1967, in Coudersport, he married Nancy Walaski, who survives. Mr. Chitester was a graduate of Coudersport High School, Class of 1957. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army having served as a Military Police dog handler. Tom was a self-employed carpenter and painter, owning Chitester Construction in Coudersport. He was a member of St. Eulalia Catholic Church in Coudersport and was a life member of the Coudersport Volunteer Fire Department, where he served as chairman of the centennial celebration committee for the fire department. He was a charter member of the Coudersport Volunteer Ambulance Association, a former member of Coudersport Borough Council and a former member of the Coudersport Jaycees. He enjoyed hunting and loved woodworking. In his youth, Tom was an avid baseball player, having played on the Potter-McKean All Stars Little League team. Their team was the only team from the area to make it to the Little League World Series in Williamsport. Tom loved his town of Coudersport and was very proud of his work that beautified the town. His greatest love was his family, especially his two granddaughters. Surviving, besides his wife, are a daughter, Michelle L. Chitester of Santa Rosa, Calif.; two sons, Jason S. (Julie) Chitester and Jeremy D. Chitester, both of Coudersport; two granddaughters, Ashley M. Chitester and Briena A. Chitester; two brothers, Robert J. (Carol) Chitester of Erie and Jerry J. (Kim) Chitester of Coudersport; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by a daughter, Carrie Ann Chitester. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Eulalia Catholic Church, Coudersport, with the Rev. James C. Campbell, pastor, as celebrant. Members of the Potter County Honor Guard will accord military honors on Saturday at St. Eulalia Catholic Church. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Coudersport Volunteer Fire Department, 171 U.S. Route 6, Coudersport, PA 16915; Coudersport Volunteer Ambulance Association, 122 East Second St., Coudersport, PA 16915; or to Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, 4401 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15224. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
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  Race	White  [1]
  Name	Thomas R. Chitester  [3]
  Name	Thomas Rayburn Chitester  [2]
  Occupation	Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
  	self-employed carpenter/painter; owner- Chitester Construction
  	Thomas R. "Tom" Chitester Obituary Posted 23 May 2012 by T3273 COUDERSPORT - Thomas R. "Tom" Chitester, 72, of Coudersport, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday (May 20, 2012). Born Nov. 13, 1939, in Kane, he was a son of Palmer R. and Ellen Louise Huffman Chitester. On Aug. 26, 1967, in Coudersport, he married Nancy Walaski, who survives. Mr. Chitester was a graduate of Coudersport High School, Class of 1957. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army having served as a Military Police dog handler. Tom was a self-employed carpenter and painter, owning Chitester Construction in Coudersport. He was a member of St. Eulalia Catholic Church in Coudersport and was a life member of the Coudersport Volunteer Fire Department, where he served as chairman of the centennial celebration committee for the fire department. He was a charter member of the Coudersport Volunteer Ambulance Association, a former member of Coudersport Borough Council and a former member of the Coudersport Jaycees. He enjoyed hunting and loved woodworking. In his youth, Tom was an avid baseball player, having played on the Potter-McKean All Stars Little League team. Their team was the only team from the area to make it to the Little League World Series in Williamsport. Tom loved his town of Coudersport and was very proud of his work that beautified the town. His greatest love was his family, especially his two granddaughters. Surviving, besides his wife, are a daughter, Michelle L. Chitester of Santa Rosa, Calif.; two sons, Jason S. (Julie) Chitester and Jeremy D. Chitester, both of Coudersport; two granddaughters, Ashley M. Chitester and Briena A. Chitester; two brothers, Robert J. (Carol) Chitester of Erie and Jerry J. (Kim) Chitester of Coudersport; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by a daughter, Carrie Ann Chitester. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Eulalia Catholic Church, Coudersport, with the Rev. James C. Campbell, pastor, as celebrant. Members of the Potter County Honor Guard will accord military honors on Saturday at St. Eulalia Catholic Church. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Coudersport Volunteer Fire Department, 171 U.S. Route 6, Coudersport, PA 16915; Coudersport Volunteer Ambulance Association, 122 East Second St., Coudersport, PA 16915; or to Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, 4401 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15224. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
  _MILT	military dog handler
  	Thomas R. "Tom" Chitester Obituary Posted 23 May 2012 by T3273 COUDERSPORT - Thomas R. "Tom" Chitester, 72, of Coudersport, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday (May 20, 2012). Born Nov. 13, 1939, in Kane, he was a son of Palmer R. and Ellen Louise Huffman Chitester. On Aug. 26, 1967, in Coudersport, he married Nancy Walaski, who survives. Mr. Chitester was a graduate of Coudersport High School, Class of 1957. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army having served as a Military Police dog handler. Tom was a self-employed carpenter and painter, owning Chitester Construction in Coudersport. He was a member of St. Eulalia Catholic Church in Coudersport and was a life member of the Coudersport Volunteer Fire Department, where he served as chairman of the centennial celebration committee for the fire department. He was a charter member of the Coudersport Volunteer Ambulance Association, a former member of Coudersport Borough Council and a former member of the Coudersport Jaycees. He enjoyed hunting and loved woodworking. In his youth, Tom was an avid baseball player, having played on the Potter-McKean All Stars Little League team. Their team was the only team from the area to make it to the Little League World Series in Williamsport. Tom loved his town of Coudersport and was very proud of his work that beautified the town. His greatest love was his family, especially his two granddaughters. Surviving, besides his wife, are a daughter, Michelle L. Chitester of Santa Rosa, Calif.; two sons, Jason S. (Julie) Chitester and Jeremy D. Chitester, both of Coudersport; two granddaughters, Ashley M. Chitester and Briena A. Chitester; two brothers, Robert J. (Carol) Chitester of Erie and Jerry J. (Kim) Chitester of Coudersport; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by a daughter, Carrie Ann Chitester. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Eulalia Catholic Church, Coudersport, with the Rev. James C. Campbell, pastor, as celebrant. Members of the Potter County Honor Guard will accord military honors on Saturday at St. Eulalia Catholic Church. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Coudersport Volunteer Fire Department, 171 U.S. Route 6, Coudersport, PA 16915; Coudersport Volunteer Ambulance Association, 122 East Second St., Coudersport, PA 16915; or to Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, 4401 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15224. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
  Burial	22 May 2012	Eulalia Cemetery, Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA   [3]
  	Thomas R. Chitester Birth: Nov. 13, 1939 Kane, McKean County, Pennsylvania, USA Death: May 20, 2012 Coudersport, Potter County, Pennsylvania, USA Thomas R. Chitester (1939 - 2012) Published in The Olean Times Herald on May 22, 2012 COUDERSPORT, Pa. - Thomas R. ""Tom"" Chitester, 72, of Coudersport passed away peacefully Sunday (May 20, 2012) at home. Born Nov. 13, 1939, in Kane, he was a son of - Palmer R. and Ellen Louise Huffman Chitester. On Aug. 26, 1967, in Coudersport, he married Nancy Walaski, who survives. Mr. Chitester was a graduate of Coudersport High School, class of 1957. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving as a military police dog handler. Tom was a self-employed carpenter and painter, owning Chitester Construction in Coudersport. He was a member of St. Eulalia Catholic Church in Coudersport and was a life member of the Coudersport Volunteer Fire Department, where he served as chairman of the centennial celebration committee. He was a charter member of the Coudersport Volunteer Ambulance Association, a former member of the Coudersport Borough Council, and a former member of the Coudersport Jaycees. He enjoyed hunting and loved woodworking. In his youth, Tom was an avid baseball player, having played on the Potter-McKean All Stars Little League team. Their team was the only team from the area to make it to the Little League World Series in Williamsport. Tom loved his town of Coudersport and was very proud of his work that beautified the town. His greatest love was his family, especially his two granddaughters. Surviving besides his wife are - a daughter, Michelle L. Chitester of Santa Rosa, Calif.; - two sons, - Jason S. (Julie) Chitester and - Jeremy D. Chitester, both of Coudersport; - two granddaughters, - Ashley M. Chitester and - Briena A. Chitester; - two brothers, - Robert J. (Carol) Chitester of Erie and - Jerry J. (Kim) Chitester of Coudersport; - and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Tom was predeceased by - a daughter, Carrie Ann Chitester. Members of the Potter County Honor Guard will accord military honors on Saturday at St. Eulalia Catholic Church. Memorials may be made to the Coudersport Volunteer Fire Department, 171 Route 6 West, Coudersport, PA 16915; Coudersport Volunteer Ambulance Association, 122 E. Second St., Coudersport, PA 16915; or to Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, 4401 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15224. ------------------------------ Published in The Olean Times Herald on May 22, 2012 Family links: Spouse: Nancy W Walaski Chitester (1949 - 2016)* *Calculated relationship Burial: Saint Eulalias Cemetery Potter County, Pennsylvania, USA Created by: Diana St. Clair Huber Record added: May 19, 2013 Find A Grave Memorial# 110805646 includes good obit, published inthe Olean Times Herald
  Person ID	I27804	WETZEL-SPRING

  
  

  Father	Chitester, Palmer Rayburn,   b. 15 Sep 1905, Knox Twp, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA d. 21 Mar 1972, Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 66 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Mother	Huffman, Ellen Louise,   b. 2 Aug 1914, Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA d. 24 Oct 1994, Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 80 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Marriage	31 Dec 1936	Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania, USA   [4]
  gossip column jt	28 Dec 1960
  	Mr. and Mrs. Robert Chitester and family of Saginaw, Mich., are home for the holidays visiting at the home of their parents, - Mr. and Mrs. Palmer Chitester and - Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lovell of Port Allegany.
  	20180715 HAv- The Potter Enterprise 28 Dec 1960, Wed P3 Clipped by wetzupdoc article text (OCR) WEDNESDAY, DEC. 28, 1900 THE POTTER PEOPLE AS THEY PASS Mr. and Mrs. William Long wore Friday callers at the home of his sister, Mis. Florence Sebring, ol Emporium. Russell Rees, a student at Indiana State Collexe, Is visiting his mother, Mrs. Carlton Wolz, during the holidays. Roger Grigsby, a student at Lock Haven State College, is visiting his mother, Mrs. Helen Grigsby, over the holidays. Judy Brundage visited during the Christmas holiday at .the home of her parents, Mr. and Mis. O. J. Brunjiuge of Andover, N. Y. Parker Cane, a student at the University of Pennsylvania, is spending the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cane. Mrs. Lucile Barker. R. D. 4, left Wednesday, Dec. 21, for Quincy, 111., to attend the funeral of an aunt, who died at the age of 87 years. A visiter at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Burton Shirey over the Christmas holiday was her mother, Mrs. Helen Machtley of Lock Haven. Francis Castano, a student at the University of Pennsylvania, is home over the holidays visiting his parents, parents, Mr .and Mrs. Dominic Castano. Mr. and Mrs. Burton Shirey left today (Wed.) for Freedom, Pa., where they will visit, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Shirey, for a few days. Stephen Burt, a student at An-tioch An-tioch An-tioch College, Yellow Springs, O., Ik spending the holidays at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Burt. Steve Heimel, a student at Cincinnati Cincinnati Art Academy, Cincinnati, Ohio, is home visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Heimel, over the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Terry English and son, Mitchell, of Lock Haven, are visiting at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph English, over the holidays. Robert Gibb, of Akron, Ohio, spent the holidays here with his mother, Mrs. Esther Gibb and his .sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Duvall. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Mauz and daughters, Wendy and Leslee, were Christmas dinner guests of Mrs. Mauz's brother. Dr. George C. Mosch, ' and family. Christmas dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sarginger were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sarginger, Mrs. Lucille Knickerbocker and sons, Tom and Jim and Miss Edna Baker. Mrs. Eleanor Voorhees Johnson and son Frederick entertained at Christmas dinner her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee A. Voorhees and Mr. and Mrs. H. Lawrence Groves, and Mrs. Ona Rennells. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kitsch and family, of Snyder, N. Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Murdoch, of Malvern, Malvern, Pa.; Orcutt Brown, Hornell. and Mr. and Mrs. John Lougeay, Coudersport, were Christmas day guests of Mr. and Mrs. V. L. Mason. Holiday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Sallade were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sallade of Elmira, and Raymond, who is a student student at Williamsport Technical Institute. Institute. Friday afternoon callers were Miss Shirley Ostrander and Jane McConnell of Port Allegany. Christmas dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Way were Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Way and family, Mr. and Mrs. Levi Langley and family, Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Dehn and son, Michael, and Bill Way and David Beeson of Fort Eustis, Va. Pfc. Bill Way and Pfc. David Beeson, who recently returned from a six months' stay at Goose Bay, Labrador, spent the Christmas holidays holidays at the home of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Way. Pfc. Beeson's home is at Mount Vernon, Wash. Christmas holiday guests at the home of Menzo Burt were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fatzinger and sons, Frederick and Don of Camp Hill, Pa. and Mr. and Mrs. John Succowish of Endicott, N. Y. Christmas Christmas dinner guests were Mrs. John Weiermiller and Mrs. C. C. Valentine, both of Roulette, and Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Burt and children, Lauren and Stephen. Visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Butler over the holidays are their son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Butler and children, David, Tim and Patty of Austin, Texas. Christmas dinner guests included included Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Butler and family, of Eldred; Mr. and Mrs. Keith Butler and family, and the latter's mother, Mrs. Clara Lit-tlefield and her daughter, Judy, of Bradford. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Crittenden spent Christmas In Mansfield with their son Tom and family. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Criss were Christmas Day dinner ' guests of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Brewer. Mr. and Mrs. James Long of Ridgway spent Monday with Mr. Long's brother and wife, Mr. and Mis. William Long. Tuesday evening dinner-guests of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hults were his mother. Mis. Bert Hults and Mr. and Mrs. Willard Treat, all of Port Allegany. Mr. and Mrs. John Huffman of Smethport spent the weekend at the home of their daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Palmer Chitester. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Nelson and son Ronnie and Mr. and Mrs. James Coppersmith of Emporium were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hults Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hults were Christmas dinner guests of Mrs, Burt Hults cf Port Allegany and in the evening, they visited Mr. and Mrs. James Coppersmith of Emporium. Emporium. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Rexford and son Gene, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Swartout and daughter, Gail were Christmas visiters at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Rexford and family of Derrick City, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Chitester and family of Saginaw, Mich., are home for the holidays visiting at the home of their parents, - Mr. and Mrs. Palmer Chitester and - Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lovell of Port Allegany. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Crittenden of Mansfield, Mr. and Mrs. John White and daughter, Kathleen of Rochester and Clyde Wells of Bradford were recent callers at the home' of Mr. and Mrs. Wells Carpenter. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Minns and children. Tommy, Janet and Alan of Dubois; Mrs. C. C. Carpenter and Mrs. Clinton Lent were Monday dinner guests of Mrs. Joseph Guenter and Miss Fannie Perkins.
  Family ID	F11912	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Walaski, Nancy Kay,   b. 23 Jan 1949, Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA d. 15 Jul 2016, Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 67 years)
  Religion jt	May 1967	Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA   [5]
  	Catholic- photo at Parish Center just before the prom, CAHS
  Marriage	26 Aug 1967	Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA   [2]
  Children	1. Chitester, Carrie Ann,   b. 23 Nov 1968, Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA d. 4 Aug 1971, Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 2 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   2. Chitester, Jeremy D.  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   3. Chitester, Jason S.  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   4. Chitester, Michelle L.  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
  Family ID	F7639	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Birth - 13 Nov 1939 - Kane, McKean, Pennsylvania, USA Birth - 13 Nov 1939 - Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania, USA Residence - Age: 2 mo son PA - 1 Apr 1940 - Bradford, McKean, Pennsylvania, USA Graduation - Coudersport High School - 1957 - Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA Religion jt - Catholic- photo at Parish Center just before the prom, CAHS - May 1967 - Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA Marriage - 26 Aug 1967 - Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA Residence - 1982 - Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA Death - 20 May 2012 - Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA Occupation - self-employed carpenter/painter; owner- Chitester Construction - - Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA Burial - 22 May 2012 - Eulalia Cemetery, Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

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  Thomas R. Chitester Birth: Nov. 13, 1939 Kane, McKean County, Pennsylvania, USA Death: May 20, 2012 Coudersport, Potter County, Pennsylvania, USA Thomas R. Chitester (1939 - 2012) Published in The Olean Times Herald on May 22, 2012 COUDERSPORT, Pa. - Thomas R. ""Tom"" Chitester, 72, of Coudersport passed away peacefully Sunday (May 20, 2012) at home. Born Nov. 13, 1939, in Kane, he was a son of - Palmer R. and Ellen Louise Huffman Chitester. On Aug. 26, 1967, in Coudersport, he married Nancy Walaski, who survives. Mr. Chitester was a graduate of Coudersport High School, class of 1957. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving as a military police dog handler. Tom was a self-employed carpenter and painter, owning Chitester Construction in Coudersport. He was a member of St. Eulalia Catholic Church in Coudersport and was a life member of the Coudersport Volunteer Fire Department, where he served as chairman of the centennial celebration committee. He was a charter member of the Coudersport Volunteer Ambulance Association, a former member of the Coudersport Borough Council, and a former member of the Coudersport Jaycees. He enjoyed hunting and loved woodworking. In his youth, Tom was an avid baseball player, having played on the Potter-McKean All Stars Little League team. Their team was the only team from the area to make it to the Little League World Series in Williamsport. Tom loved his town of Coudersport and was very proud of his work that beautified the town. His greatest love was his family, especially his two granddaughters. Surviving besides his wife are - a daughter, Michelle L. Chitester of Santa Rosa, Calif.; - two sons, - Jason S. (Julie) Chitester and - Jeremy D. Chitester, both of Coudersport; - two granddaughters, - Ashley M. Chitester and - Briena A. Chitester; - two brothers, - Robert J. (Carol) Chitester of Erie and - Jerry J. (Kim) Chitester of Coudersport; - and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Tom was predeceased by - a daughter, Carrie Ann Chitester. Members of the Potter County Honor Guard will accord military honors on Saturday at St. Eulalia Catholic Church. Memorials may be made to the Coudersport Volunteer Fire Department, 171 Route 6 West, Coudersport, PA 16915; Coudersport Volunteer Ambulance Association, 122 E. Second St., Coudersport, PA 16915; or to Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, 4401 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15224. ------------------------------ Published in The Olean Times Herald on May 22, 2012 Family links: Spouse: Nancy W Walaski Chitester (1949 - 2016)* *Calculated relationship Burial: Saint Eulalias Cemetery Potter County, Pennsylvania, USA Created by: Diana St. Clair Huber Record added: May 19, 2013 Find A Grave Memorial# 110805646

  
  

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  [S688] census 1940 USA PA McKean, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bradford, McKean, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3568; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 42-13. Record for Palmer Chitester (22) facts Record for Barnard Huffman (6) facts ... (28) Palmer Chitester in the 1940 United States Federal Census Name: Palmer Chitester Age: 33 Estimated birth year:abt 1907 Gender: Male Race: White Birthplace: Pennsylvania Marital Status: Married Relation to Head of House:Head Home in 1940: Bradford, McKean, Pennsylvania Street: High Street House Number: 128 Farm: No Inferred Residence in 1935:Bradford, McKean, Pennsylvania Residence in 1935: Same Place Resident on farm in 1935:No Sheet Number: 7A Number of Household in Order of Visitation:171 Occupation: Electric Eng House Owned or Rented:Rented Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented:31.00 Attended School or College:No Highest Grade Completed:High School, 2nd year Hours Worked Week Prior to Census:40 Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work Weeks Worked in 1939:52 Income: 2000 Income Other Sources:No Neighbors: View others on page Household Members: Name Age 128 Palmer Chitester 33 Head PA sp Elecric Eng, Electric Lousie Chitester 26 wife Mich Smethport housewife Robert Chitester 3 son PA Thomas Chitester 2mo son PA Barnard Huffman 18 bro-law PA Smethport laborer, Electric Source Citation Year: 1940; Census Place: Bradford, McKean, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3568; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 42-13 Source Information Ancestry.com. 1940 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. T627, 4,643 rolls. At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld. [S958] Ancestry Family Trees, (Name: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.;), Database online. Record for Thomas Rayburn Chitester http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=pubmembertrees&h=575827017&indiv=try [S1115] Ancestry.com, U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2012;), Thomas R. Chitester. Record for Thomas R. Chitester Thomas R. Chitester Birth: Nov. 13, 1939 Kane, McKean County, Pennsylvania, USA Death: May 20, 2012 Coudersport, Potter County, Pennsylvania, USA Thomas R. Chitester (1939 - 2012) Published in The Olean Times Herald on May 22, 2012 COUDERSPORT, Pa. - Thomas R. ""Tom"" Chitester, 72, of Coudersport passed away peacefully Sunday (May 20, 2012) at home. Born Nov. 13, 1939, in Kane, he was a son of - Palmer R. and Ellen Louise Huffman Chitester. On Aug. 26, 1967, in Coudersport, he married Nancy Walaski, who survives. Mr. Chitester was a graduate of Coudersport High School, class of 1957. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving as a military police dog handler. Tom was a self-employed carpenter and painter, owning Chitester Construction in Coudersport. He was a member of St. Eulalia Catholic Church in Coudersport and was a life member of the Coudersport Volunteer Fire Department, where he served as chairman of the centennial celebration committee. He was a charter member of the Coudersport Volunteer Ambulance Association, a former member of the Coudersport Borough Council, and a former member of the Coudersport Jaycees. He enjoyed hunting and loved woodworking. In his youth, Tom was an avid baseball player, having played on the Potter-McKean All Stars Little League team. Their team was the only team from the area to make it to the Little League World Series in Williamsport. Tom loved his town of Coudersport and was very proud of his work that beautified the town. His greatest love was his family, especially his two granddaughters. Surviving besides his wife are - a daughter, Michelle L. Chitester of Santa Rosa, Calif.; - two sons, - Jason S. (Julie) Chitester and - Jeremy D. Chitester, both of Coudersport; - two granddaughters, - Ashley M. Chitester and - Briena A. Chitester; - two brothers, - Robert J. (Carol) Chitester of Erie and - Jerry J. (Kim) Chitester of Coudersport; - and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Tom was predeceased by - a daughter, Carrie Ann Chitester. Members of the Potter County Honor Guard will accord military honors on Saturday at St. Eulalia Catholic Church. Memorials may be made to the Coudersport Volunteer Fire Department, 171 Route 6 West, Coudersport, PA 16915; Coudersport Volunteer Ambulance Association, 122 E. Second St., Coudersport, PA 16915; or to Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, 4401 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15224. ------------------------------ Published in The Olean Times Herald on May 22, 2012 Family links: Spouse: Nancy W Walaski Chitester (1949 - 2016)* *Calculated relationship Burial: Saint Eulalias Cemetery Potter County, Pennsylvania, USA Created by: Diana St. Clair Huber Record added: May 19, 2013 Find A Grave Memorial# 110805646 [S1457] Public Member Trees 2017. Record for Ellen Louise Huffman http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1030&h=160042925176&indiv=try [S1601] FaceBook- You Know You're from Coudersport, PA if... Paul Lynn Gardner album. Paul Lynn GardnerYou know you're from Coudersport, PA if.......... Yesterday 1967 CHS Students at St Eulalia Parish just before the Prom. Like · 25 people like this. Paul Lynn Gardner Front: Irene Brown, Gloria Sevinsky, Ann Predmore, Nancy Walaski, Patty Leete, Mildred Ayers & Mary Jane Frank. Back: Pete Gardner, Glenn Springer, Jim Bruzzi, George Thompson, Tom Chitester, Steve Kelley & Frank Weeks. Yesterday at 1:41pm · Edited · Like · 3 Paul Lynn GardnerYou know you're from Coudersport, PA if.......... Yesterday 1967 CHS Students at St Eulalia Parish just before the Prom. Like · 25 people like this. Paul Lynn Gardner Front: Irene Brown, Gloria Sevinsky, Ann Predmore, Nancy Walaski, Patty Leete, Mildred Ayers & Mary Jane Frank. Back: Pete Gardner, Glenn Springer, Jim Bruzzi, George Thompson, Tom Chitester, Steve Kelley & Frank Weeks. Yesterday at 1:41pm · Edited · Like · 3 ____________________________ Paul Lynn GardnerYou know you're from Coudersport, PA if.......... Yesterday 1967 CHS Students at St Eulalia Parish just before the Prom. Like · · Get Notifications · Share 25 people like this. Jason Leet Is that Uncle Peter Gardner in the back row, far left, Paul Lynn Gardner? Yesterday at 10:14am · Like · 2 Thomas Maynard Tom Chitister middle of back row? maybe not Yesterday at 10:16am · Like · 3 Jeremy Chitester if that is the case would that be my mother Nancy Chitester in front of him... judging by the year it would seem to be her SR year... Yesterday at 10:38am · Like · 3 Jeremy Chitester and yes it sure does look like him Yesterday at 10:38am · Like · 3 Jason Leet Fast forward 27 years and that could be YOU, Jeremy Chitester Yesterday at 10:39am · Like · 3 Pat Hewett I think the 3rd girl from the left is my aunt Ann Predmore Yesterday at 10:45am · Like · 2 John Pekarski What a great PIC. from the past !wish i could see some cars. Yesterday at 11:29am · Like · 1 Cathy Thompson Bowers Great picture, and yes Tom, that does look like Tom Chitester. Yesterday at 11:42am · Like · 2 John Pekarski Paul will you please put names with PIC. Yesterday at 11:43am · Like Karla Sevinsky Neefe Is the 3rd guy from the right, Tom Roberts?? Yesterday at 11:47am · Like Pat TK The young lady 3rd from right looks a bit like Patti (sp) Leete. Yesterday at 11:57am · Like · 1 Pat TK 1st guy on right looks like a Weeks, maybe Frank? Yesterday at 11:59am · Edited · Like Teresa Castano Kisiel Pat, that is Frank Weeks and the girl in front of him is now his wife, Mary Jane (Franke). Karla, I think the 3rd guy from left is George Thompson. And, 2nd girl from right is Gloria Sevinsky Richardson and Annie Predmore is to her left. Yesterday at 12:18pm · Like · 3 Jeremy Chitester Teresa were we right about my parents??? Yesterday at 12:25pm · Like · 2 Paul Lynn Gardner Front: Irene Brown, Gloria Sevinsky, Ann Predmore, Nancy Walaski, Patty Leete, Mildred Ayers & Mary Jane Frank. Back: Pete Gardner, Glenn Springer, Jim Bruzzi, George Thompson, Tom Chitester, Steve Kelley & Frank Weeks. Yesterday at 1:41pm · Edited · Like · 3 Nancy Chitester I can't believe you didn't recognize me. After Ann is Nancy then Patty Leete. I just loved this picture. Yesterday at 12:34pm · Like · 5 Jeremy Chitester well you can put Nancy Chitester as that one in the middle... she is the prettiest on ein the picture... Yesterday at 12:35pm · Like · 7 Dale Ulkins I agree, Jeremy Chitester. Nancy is beautiful! Yesterday at 12:45pm · Like · 3 Dale Ulkins You clean up good, Nancy Chitester! Yesterday at 12:47pm · Like · 3 Jason Leet Jeremy Chitester, you look A LOT like your dad in this picture Your mom is a pretty woman, then and NOW Yesterday at 12:53pm · Like · 3 Jeremy Chitester Thank you Jason... Yesterday at 12:54pm · Like · 2 Pat TK I knew the 3rd girl from right was Patty...My brother Dave dated her. I also knew Jim Bruzzi, Frank & the first name of a few others. Mind you, I was only 11 years old when this was taken. LOL Remember many of my older brothers Ed & Dave Thompson class of 66, sister Marialice, class of 69 & brother Steven's, class of 70, classmates & of course Paul, mine & some of little sister, Lynn's. Yesterday at 12:59pm · Like · 2 Betty Leet Nancy Walaski Chitester is the one next to Ann Predmore, 4th from the right. Yesterday at 1:25pm · Like · 1 Jody Jaros I recognized you and Tom, Nancy. And Ann and Patti Leete. Aren't these school days pictures great? (I almost said old pictures) Yikes! Yesterday at 1:32pm · Like · 3 Betty Bray Nice picture of Father Griffin. I always liked him Yesterday at 4:09pm · Like · 2 Nancy Chitester Hi Betty ~ sending tons of love and prayers to all of you! 23 hours ago · Like · 1 Teri McDowell Okay -- my question is why were they at the church before the Prom?!? Anyone? 22 hours ago · Like · 1 Teri McDowell Was it held at the Parish Center? 22 hours ago · Like · 1 Betty Bray Thank you Nancy 22 hours ago · Like Irene Sheats Girls, Irene Brown, Gloria Sevenski, ?, Nancy Walaski, Leete ?, ?, Mary Jane Franke 20 hours ago · Like Irene Sheats Boys, Pete Gardner, Glen Springer, Jim Bruzzi, Tom Chitister, ,? , Steve Kelley and Frank Weeks. 20 hours ago · Like Thomas Maynard Irene Sheats, scroll back seventen comments to Paul Lynn Gardner's complete list. 20 hours ago · Like · 1 Jo Whoareya Msgr. always had a special mass for the kids going to prom so they would not have to get up Sunday am. There was a dinner, dancing and after going to the movie theater until 2 am or something like that. 10 minutes ago · Like · 1 At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.

  
  

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