Shear, Thomas Ridpath III b. 25 Sep 1944 Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA d. 28 Oct 1999 State College, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA: WETZEL Extended Family & More

Shear, Thomas Ridpath III

1944 - 1999 (55 years)

Name	Shear, Thomas Ridpath [1, 2]
	20220131GHLn- Thomas Ridpath Shear III, 55 of State College died Thursday 28 Oct 1999 Centre Community Hospital. CLIPPED FROM Centre Daily Times State College, Pennsylvania 30 Oct 1999, Sat • Page 4 wetzupdoc Member Photo BYwetzupdoc · 31 January 2022 THOMAS RIDPATH SHEAR III Thomas Ridpath Shear III, 55, of State College, formerly of Lyme NH, died Thursday Oct 28 1999 at Centre Community Hospital. He was born Sept 25 1944 in Coudersport, a son of Maxine Johnston Shear of Coudersport and the late Thomas R Shear II. He was a 1962 graduate of Coudersport High School, a 1966 graduate of Grove City College with a bachelor's degree, a 1968 graduate of Illinois State University with a master's degree in school psychology, and a 1976 graduate of Penn State with a doctorate in school psychology. A licensed psychologist, he worked as an educational consultant and school psychologist for area schools and private clients. He was a staff member of the Center for Mental Health Association in State College and the Greer School in Tyrone. He developed the Developmental Strategies to Facilitate Independent Living program for Matheny School Hospital for Cerebral Palsied Children in Peapack NJ and was a nationally recognized authority in the area of cerebral palsy from 1973 to 1985. He was also associated with the Dartmouth Medical School’s Child Development Clinic as a psychologist from 1983 to 1987. In 1997 he held the national weightlifting record in the master's division. He was an avid fisherman and biker. He is survived by a daughter, Kathryn Marie Shear of State College, - a son, Thomas Ridpath Shear IV of West Chester, - a sister Laurent D Shear of Coudersport, - a brother, William A Shear of Farmville, and several nieces and a nephew. There will be no public visitation. A memorial service will be at 1 pjn Sunday at First Presbyter-ian Church in Coudersport with the Rev Doug Orbaker officiating. Burial will be in St Eulalia Cemetery in Coudersport. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thomas Shear Fund in care of S Paul Mazza attorney at law 1315 Sl Allen St State College Pa 16801. Clipping location on Centre Daily Times page 4 CLIPPED FROM Centre Daily Times State College, Pennsylvania 30 Oct 1999, Sat • Page 4 wetzupdoc Member Photo BYwetzupdoc · 31 January 2022
Suffix	III
Birth	25 Sep 1944	Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA [3, 4]
	20220131GHLn- Thomas Ridpath Shear III, 55 of State College died Thursday 28 Oct 1999 Centre Community Hospital. CLIPPED FROM Centre Daily Times State College, Pennsylvania 30 Oct 1999, Sat • Page 4 wetzupdoc Member Photo BYwetzupdoc · 31 January 2022 THOMAS RIDPATH SHEAR III Thomas Ridpath Shear III, 55, of State College, formerly of Lyme NH, died Thursday Oct 28 1999 at Centre Community Hospital. He was born Sept 25 1944 in Coudersport, a son of Maxine Johnston Shear of Coudersport and the late Thomas R Shear II. He was a 1962 graduate of Coudersport High School, a 1966 graduate of Grove City College with a bachelor's degree, a 1968 graduate of Illinois State University with a master's degree in school psychology, and a 1976 graduate of Penn State with a doctorate in school psychology. A licensed psychologist, he worked as an educational consultant and school psychologist for area schools and private clients. He was a staff member of the Center for Mental Health Association in State College and the Greer School in Tyrone. He developed the Developmental Strategies to Facilitate Independent Living program for Matheny School Hospital for Cerebral Palsied Children in Peapack NJ and was a nationally recognized authority in the area of cerebral palsy from 1973 to 1985. He was also associated with the Dartmouth Medical School’s Child Development Clinic as a psychologist from 1983 to 1987. In 1997 he held the national weightlifting record in the master's division. He was an avid fisherman and biker. He is survived by a daughter, Kathryn Marie Shear of State College, - a son, Thomas Ridpath Shear IV of West Chester, - a sister Laurent D Shear of Coudersport, - a brother, William A Shear of Farmville, and several nieces and a nephew. There will be no public visitation. A memorial service will be at 1 pjn Sunday at First Presbyter-ian Church in Coudersport with the Rev Doug Orbaker officiating. Burial will be in St Eulalia Cemetery in Coudersport. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thomas Shear Fund in care of S Paul Mazza attorney at law 1315 Sl Allen St State College Pa 16801. Clipping location on Centre Daily Times page 4 CLIPPED FROM Centre Daily Times State College, Pennsylvania 30 Oct 1999, Sat • Page 4 wetzupdoc Member Photo BYwetzupdoc · 31 January 2022 He was born Sept 25 1944 in Coudersport, a son of Maxine Johnston Shear of Coudersport and the late Thomas R Shear II.
Gender	Male
Sport	Between 1958 and 1962	Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
	star athlete, CHS football squad pic, later played football for Grove City College- BMOC
Sport	1960	Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA [5]
	CHS football p.71 COACHES Borro, Oviatt, Jolley - R. Hicks,- D. Seetzer, - T. Schroeder,- B. Snyder, - G. Weimer,- M. Vosick, - F. Johnson,- D. Shalkowski, - T. Lyons.- J. Hosley, - B. Thompson- D. Buchanan, - T. Shear, - R. Buchsen,- J. Wilson, - R. Baxter,- T. Fuller, - R. Morey.- D. Setzer, - J. Howell,- J. Cleaves, - R. Quimby,- F. Polliard, - T. Snyder,- B. Kelly, - T. Ayers,- O. Castano, - D. Lambert.
	20230630GHLn- Couderian, CHS Football, Squad p.71- COACHES Borro Oviatt Jolley 1960 CHS football squad ROW ONE: - R. Hicks, - D. Seetzer, - T. Schroeder, - B. Snyder, - G. Weimer, - M. Vosick, - F. Johnson, - D. Shalkowski, - T. Lyons. ROW TWO: - J. Hosley, - B. Thompson, - D. Buchanan, - T. Shear, - R. Buchsen, - J. Wilson, - R. Baxter, - T. Fuller, - R. Morey. ROW THREE: - D. Setzer, - J. Howell, - J. Cleaves, - R. Quimby, - F. Polliard, - T. Snyder, - B. Kelly, - T. Ayers, - O. Castano, - D.Lambert. "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Coudersport High School; Year: 1960 M Vosick in the U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016 Name M Vosick Age Abt 16 Birth abt 1944 Yearbook 1960 Coudersport High School Coudersport, Pennsylvania, USA ID's, from 20190426HAv- Lanny Nunn?You know you're from Coudersport, PA if.......... Visual Storyteller · April 7 · 2019 CHS football p.71 COACHES Borro, Oviatt, Jolley - R. Hicks, - D. Seetzer, - T. Schroeder, - B. Snyder, - G. Weimer, - M. Vosick, - F. Johnson, - D. Shalkowski, - T. Lyons. - J. Hosley, - B. Thompson - D. Buchanan, - T. Shear, - R. Buchsen, - J. Wilson, - R. Baxter, - T. Fuller, - R. Morey. - D. Setzer, - J. Howell, - J. Cleaves, - R. Quimby, - F. Polliard, - T. Snyder, - B. Kelly, - T. Ayers, - O. Castano, - D. Lambert.
Sport	1961	Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
	CHS football squad team picture
	20180815 HAv- Lanny Nunn ?Coudersport Remember When 6 hrs · 15 August 2018 1961 1 Comment 5You, Oliver Fry and 3 others Like Comments Bill Leete That's my brother, Jon Leete. in the 2nd row. Like · Reply · 4h
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Sport	8 Nov 1961	Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA [6]
	Falcons Lose Heartbreaker, 7-6, To St. Marys Flying Dutchmen
	20230630GHLn- The Potter Enterprise Coudersport, Pennsylvania • Wed, Nov 8, 1961 p12 CLIPPED BY wetzupdoc • 30 Jun 2023 • Falcons Lose Heartbreaker, 7-6, To St. Marys Flying Dutchmen By TOM CHITflSTER Coach Ted Mastrogiaeomo's Flying Dutchmen of St. Marys High School invaded Coudersport Saturday and spoiled the Falcons' homecoming with a heartbreaking 7-6 victory over the Bernie Jolley-coached eleven. First Quarter St. Marys received the opening kickoff and was unable to do anything against a determined Falcon line. Bob Magistrelli punted 35 yards and the Falcons took over. However, they were forced to return the favor as they were held to a one-yard gain in three tries before quarterback Tom Shear booted 40 yards to the Dutchmen's 16, where halfback John Lyons returned it 10 yards to the 26. Here again, the visitors failed to gain and Magistrelli punted again, this time to the Falcon 33. On the next series of plays, the Falcons picked up the first first down of the ball game as fullback Bill Thompson went off tackle for 22 yards. But this was to no avail as, with a fourth and eight situation, Shear punted; but a holding penalty against the Dutch gave the Falcons a first down on St. Marys' 31. STARTING LINEUP COUDERSPORT St. MARYS Lyon LE Lessor Lent LT Sain Durst LG Ginther Kerest T. Dippold Hosley RG Lechien R. Buchsen RT Keebler Fuller RE Carr Shear QB Magistrelli Vosick RH Lynch Russell LH Posteraro Thompson FB Way SUBSTITUTES Coudersport- Williams, Masolotte, Partridge, Wilson, G. Buchsen. St. Marys- Fox, D. Dippold, Pister, Wickett, Hanes, Dinsmore, Lyons. SCORING: Coudersport TD, Shear. St. Marys, TD, Lyons; extra point, Magistrelli. three and, on fourth, Lynch failed to gain and the Falcons took over on their own 31. Gary Russell, playing his first game of the season, gained one, Shear scrambled for one more and skirted leit end for eight yards and a first down. The Dutch dug in and forced the Falcons to punt. Lyons returned it for six yards. It rrnlr t.hA F'nlrrmQ nnlv t.hrpp nlavs roiiowmg a pass irora ouem iu before they forced the visitors to Russell, good for three yards to I punt with Magistrelli's kick travel-the 28, the Falcons were penalized ing 17 giving Coudersport 15 vards for holding, giving them I tih- hail nn sf lvrorvs' 47 Thp a second and 24 on the 47. Failing Falcons couldn't take advantage of to penetrate any further, they were forced to punt. This time, Shear's kick traveled 30 yards, where Lyons again returned it, this time for 55 yards before a scoreless first period ended. Second Quarter Halfback John Lyons' 17-yard run to open the second quarter was nullified by a penalty against the Dutch. Left halfback Joe Posteraro the bad punt, as Shear failed in two tries, scatback Mike Vosick lost one to the 48 and Shear punted 48 yards into the end zone. St. Marys took over on the 20. Magistrelli got nine on first down and Mike Way got St. Marys' initial first down. A pass fell incomplete. Magistrelli lost nine yards and another four on second and third downs, forcing him back lost one on second, Lyons gained into punt formation. This was the for Comfort in ANY Weather Archery, Sports, Ski Hunting Clothes for MEN WOMEN BOYS Warmth Long Wear 100 Wool Color Fast Exclusive in Coudersport at Rosenbloom' "The Men's and Boys' Store" WE GIVE TV STAMPS OPEN FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS 'TIL 9:00 play which set up the Falcons' only score. Left end Jim Hosley and left line backer Terry Kerest crashed in to block the punt and the Falcons took over on St. Marys' 11. From here it took only one play to score, with Shear skirting left end for the touchdown. This brought about the costliest play of the game, when a pass from Shear, intended for left end Ted Lyons, was incomplete and the extra point was no good. The first half came to an end on the next kickoff. Third Quarter The third period saw both teams battle savagely between the 30-yard lines, with neither squad posing any kind of scoring threat. Fourth Quarter Following a Shear punt early in the period, St. Marys started its scoring drive from Coudersport's 45, following Lyons' 29-yard return of Shear's boot. Lynch gained five yards on first down, got one more on second and one on third before Magistrelli gambled on fourth and three and got the first down by a foot. Lynch got seven more to the 39, then another Dutch first down with a four-yard gallop. Posteraro got two to the 33, plus four more to the 29. Lyons went off tackle for 21 yards and a first down on the eight. Lynch plunged to the seven, Posteraro was run out-of-bounds on the five after a two-yard gain. On the next play the Falcons were caught completely flat-footed as the Dutch pulled a neat reverse and Lyons scampered over unmolested for the TD. The next play was a big on for both sides, with St. Marys getting the nod as Magis-tielli snuck for the extra point and the Flying Dutch led, 7-6. The Falcons took the following kickoff and started what appeared to be a drive for a score, but it was thwarted by a determined St. Marys eleven on the visitors' 18-yard line, the Dutch retaining the ball for the remaining moments of the contest and the Falcons I walked off with a heart-breaking 7-6 loss to the Dutch. St. Marys' speedy halfback John Lyons led ground gainers with 110 yards in nine carries, with big Bill Thompson leading the Falcons with 67 yards in 12 attempts. MVP awards for Saturday's contest will go to backs Bill Thompson and Tom Shear and center Terry Kerest, who, as defensive linebacker, compiled a total of 25 tackles against the Dutch runners. Honorable mentions Jack Lent and Tom Fuller. This concludes Coudersport's 1961 football season with a 2-7 record. Look in this section next week for a complete wrap-up of the Falcons' grid season. STATISTICS St. First downs 6 6 Yds. gained rushing 122 181 Yds. gained passing 21 0 Total yardage 143 181 Passes attempted 5 3 Passes completed 0 Fumbles 1 0 Own fumbles ree'd. 1 0 Opp. fumbles ree'd. 0 (1 Punts 6 3 Yards punted 228 92 Average punt 38 31 Punts blocked 1 0 Penalties 5 4 Yards penalized 30 45 The EARTH Today By LLOYD SCHERER JR. got EVERYTHING YDUU NEED Sportsmen have come to know they can depend upon Western Auto to supply quality gear at low cost so stock up here on your hunting needs. iDnoftgyirt urn iq and Complete Stock of FRESH AMMUNITION es Turkey Calls Compasses Hunting Knives License Holders Cleaning Kits Binoculars WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE H. B. Yon Nieda, Owner 571 Coudersport Back in 1938, I was privileged to spend considerable time with a man 88 years of age, who had done much hunting and trapping since boyhood in these hills of McKean, Potter and parts of adjacent counties, who had kept a diary of his early experiences, and, further, who retained marvelous recollection of those days particularly of the once abundant (but now extinct) passenger pigeons, which were the chief, object of our talks. i Being interested in the birds of this region, I kept detailed notes of all I could learn from him, es-. pecially since much of his local information on these pigeons was something that could not be ob-v tained in later years. The man was J. B. Oviatt, then of Betula on Potato Creek. He was; born in December, 1850, and in 1870 ho began his diary and did his first pigeon netting. The passenger pigeon resembled our present mourning dove in shape ana particularly in the character of the long, pointed tail; but was twice the size of a mourning dove and more colorful the males hav-uig biue backs, red breasts, white bellies and white outer tail The neck feathers were highly iridescent, as demonstrated by some leathers he produced from an old quilt. In his day, these pigeons existed in flocks of millions (absolutely no exaggeration) and nested erratically In huge pigeon "cities," located ac cording to the supply oi beecn nuts and other mast. Netting them for the city markets was a profitable occupation. The detail of information he gave me on the pigeons' habits and behaviour, on dates and places of their nestings and on how they were hunted, would fill far more than this entire page. But here is a little of what took place and what became of the pigeons. In 1870, the pigeons nested in McKean County, from the east branch of Potato Creek to the head of Colgrove Brook. The flocks ranged far down the valleys for food, where netters, luring the pigeons close by calling, and to the ground beside their spring-nets by means of a stool pigeon on a tilting stick, took hauls of four or five do7en birds at a time. Hunters invaded the pigeon "city" to snoot the nesting birds (later to get the squabs) and disturbed them so badly that part of the nesting moved to Potter County and re-nested on Elk Run. In 1872, Mr. Oviatt saw his largest flock, which he described as a dense, oval mass coming in to drop on its new nesting ground just before dark. He was in the Pine Creek valloy, and the birds milled among themselves Just above the mourtain tops, so that the flock moved slowly, toward the Denton Hill corn try where it began to nest a day or two later. For several days afterward, smaller flocks continued to arrive to join the nesting, probably more than doubling its size. Even so, it was a relatively small "city." A little over a week later it was shot out by gunners. The year 1885 was the last in which Mr. Oviatt found any nests, and only a few. In 1886. he travelled all over Potter County to different places where the birds were reported to be nesting but found none. In 1889, he saw his last passenger pigeons. There was no question in Mr. Oviatt's mind as to what became of the birds. He put it this way: "For years I said the pigeons were decreasing, and most netters were afraid a law would be passed, which there should have been. It seemed that everyone was surprised when the birds vanished and no one knew where they were; but they could not raise their young, and when the old birds died, there wasn't anything to take their place." Conference: A meeting at which people talk about what they should be doing.. United States Pennsylvania Coudersport The Potter Enterprise 1961 Nov 8 Page 12 ______ 20240213GHLn- Paula Pesock Mitchell February 2 2024 · November 1961 clipping. Who remembers these Falcons? Six of the Seven Senior Falcon Gridders To Graduate From CAHS Next Spring Tom Fuller Ron Buchsen Jim Hosley Terry Kerest Tom Shear Bill Thompson Comments Dann Shalkowski Sr. I remember everyone of those fellas! Kevin Hanley They were all classmates. 1w Reply Richard Neefe Fuller and Shear would chase us around to steal our halloween candy, Buchsen called us underclassmen "Rose Buds", Hosley always had a good story, Kerest was a tough little nut, Thompson was a all around good guy. 1w 1w Reply John C Wetzel Richard Neefe and I believe coach Jolley was verry pleased with Kerest's replacement. 1m Reply Jean Olsen I remember a few of them, since they were friends with my big brothers ? 1w Reply
activity	1962	Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
	CHS varsity club
	20200124HAv- Lanny Nunn?Coudersport Remember When January 7 · 2020 1962 30You, Brenda Kenealy Williams, Gerry Hamilton and 27 others 7 Comments Like Comments Jay Young Jolley was one hell of a good football coach. Played center at West Virginia. The man knew football inside and out. Not only X and O's, but knew the psychology of the game as well. I will never forget some of things he said to me. One time he said, "Youngy if I did't like you I wouldn't waste my time picking on you all the time, now get your ass out there and kill somebody". He called me Youngy, not sure why, only person to call me that. 4Like · Reply · 2w Jane Heimel Metzger Appreciate hearing of this side of Mr. Jolley, known to me as high school librarian., Like · Reply · 2w Paul W. Heimel Cool story, Jay. I sure miss the teachers and coaches of yesteryear who have left us. Like · Reply · 2w Joan Rhody Mr. Jolley was on the Coudersport Library Board I believe and or an officer of the Friends of the Library! That’s how I got to know him outside of his teaching. Very nice guy, very sincere. 2Like · Reply · 2w Thomas T Shirey Bernie Jolly was a big WVU fan, and a good coach. He played his college ball at Glenville State in West Virginia.When Coach Jolly was Coudy's Head Football coach, his assistant was Mike Boro also a Freedom Pa H.S. grad who was a team mate of Bernie's at Glemville. Boro was recruited to play at Kentucky by the legendary Bear Bryant. A knee injury resulted in Mike losing his scholarship, thus a transfer to play at Glenville. Durimg a game vs. Juniata College, Bernie went head to head against Chuck Knox...who went on to become NFL Coach of the Year with three different franchises Seahawks, Bills and Rams.How 'bout them apples? 4Like · Reply · 2w Ken Cole Yup. I remember all of those guys. Great photo. Like · Reply · 1w John C Wetzel I remember seeing Tom Shear a few times one summer, running along Rte 6, big strides, conditioning for football... made a big impression. What an athlete! Like · Reply · 1m
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Graduation	Abt Jun 1962	Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
	yearbook CHS senior pic Captain of the football team and a star football player. President of Varsity Club. Very seldom seen when not getting someone in trouble. Well liked by all (!?). Enjoys Trigonometry class.
	20180121 RVA- Lanny Nunn? You know you're from Coudersport, PA if.......... January 17 · 2018 1962 Like17 You, Holly Heymann Seltz, Oliver Fry and 14 others THOMAS R. SHEAR General "Thom" Captain of the football team and a star football player. President of Varsity Club. Very seldom seen when not getting someone in trouble. Well liked by all (!?). Enjoys Trigonometry class. ________________ 20210218HAv- Thomas R. Shear in the U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-1999 p. 34 THOMAS R. SHEAR General "Thom" Captain of the football team and a star football player. President of Varsity Club. Very seldom seen when not getting someone in trouble. Well liked by all (!?). Enjoys Trigonometry class. View U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-1999 Name: Thomas R. Shear Age: ca 16 Birth: abt 1946 Yearbook: 1962 School: Coudersport High School Coudersport, Pennsylvania, USA Source Citation "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Coudersport High School; Year: 1962 Source Information Ancestry.com. U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-1999 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Original data: Various school yearbooks from across the United States. THOMAS R. SHEAR General "Thom" Captain of the football team and a star football player. President of Varsity Club. Very seldom seen when not getting someone in trouble. Well liked by all (!?). Enjoys Trigonometry class. ____________ 20220131GHLn- Thomas Ridpath Shear III, 55 of State College died Thursday 28 Oct 1999 Centre Community Hospital. CLIPPED FROM Centre Daily Times State College, Pennsylvania 30 Oct 1999, Sat • Page 4 wetzupdoc Member Photo BYwetzupdoc · 31 January 2022 THOMAS RIDPATH SHEAR III Thomas Ridpath Shear III, 55, of State College, formerly of Lyme NH, died Thursday Oct 28 1999 at Centre Community Hospital. He was born Sept 25 1944 in Coudersport, a son of Maxine Johnston Shear of Coudersport and the late Thomas R Shear II. He was a 1962 graduate of Coudersport High School, a 1966 graduate of Grove City College with a bachelor's degree, a 1968 graduate of Illinois State University with a master's degree in school psychology, and a 1976 graduate of Penn State with a doctorate in school psychology. A licensed psychologist, he worked as an educational consultant and school psychologist for area schools and private clients. He was a staff member of the Center for Mental Health Association in State College and the Greer School in Tyrone. He developed the Developmental Strategies to Facilitate Independent Living program for Matheny School Hospital for Cerebral Palsied Children in Peapack NJ and was a nationally recognized authority in the area of cerebral palsy from 1973 to 1985. He was also associated with the Dartmouth Medical School’s Child Development Clinic as a psychologist from 1983 to 1987. In 1997 he held the national weightlifting record in the master's division. He was an avid fisherman and biker. He is survived by a daughter, Kathryn Marie Shear of State College, - a son, Thomas Ridpath Shear IV of West Chester, - a sister Laurent D Shear of Coudersport, - a brother, William A Shear of Farmville, and several nieces and a nephew. There will be no public visitation. A memorial service will be at 1 pjn Sunday at First Presbyter-ian Church in Coudersport with the Rev Doug Orbaker officiating. Burial will be in St Eulalia Cemetery in Coudersport. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thomas Shear Fund in care of S Paul Mazza attorney at law 1315 Sl Allen St State College Pa 16801. Clipping location on Centre Daily Times page 4 CLIPPED FROM Centre Daily Times State College, Pennsylvania 30 Oct 1999, Sat • Page 4 wetzupdoc Member Photo BYwetzupdoc · 31 January 2022
		yearbook CHS 1962 p33 Shear,T FB180117LN 20180121 RVA- Lanny Nunn? You know you're from Coudersport, PA if.......... January 17 · 2018 1962 Like17 You, Holly Heymann Seltz, Oliver Fry and 14 others THOMAS R. SHEAR General "Thom" Captain of the football team and a star football player. President of Varsity Club. Very seldom seen when not getting someone in trouble. Well liked by…
		Couderian 1962 p Setzer Shear Shuttleworth 20210218HAv- Thomas R. Shear in the U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-1999 p. 34 THOMAS R. SHEAR General "Thom" Captain of the football team and a star football player. President of Varsity Club. Very seldom seen when not getting someone in trouble. Well liked by all (!?). Enjoys Trigonometry class. View U.S., School Yearbooks,…
Residence	1969	Wellsboro, Tioga, Pennsylvania, USA [2]
	Employer: Potter and Tioga Counties; School Psychologist Occupation: School Psychologist/33 Central ST
Death	1999	Benner Twp, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA [4]
	Age: 55
	20240626GHLn- Thomas Ridpath Shear III Suicide; Community Copes Centre Daily Times State College, Pennsylvania • Tue, Nov 2, 1999 p5 CLIPPED BY wetzupdoc • 26 June 2024 • Patients, friends coping with area doctor's death By CHRIS KREWSON Centre Daily Times On Monday, patients and friends of the late Dr. Thomas R. Shear were receiving counseling and dealing with his death last week in Benner Township. Shear, 55, of Patton Township, took his own life along Rock Road just after noon on Thursday, police said. A licensed psychologist, Shear worked as an educational consultant and school psychologist for area schools and private clients. He was a staff member of the privately operated Center for Mental Health Association in State College and the Greer School in Tyrone. At the Center for Mental Health, administrator Rosellen Frey said Shear had about 15 clients. Some of the 22 mental health professionals who practice at the Center are receiving counseling, a service Frey said would be offered to Shear's clients. "(Shear's clients) can call here and we will do everything in our power to see they receive the care they need to deal with the situation," Frey said. Shear was an education psychologist at the Grier School in Tyrone, where he counseled "a small percentage" of the school's 170 students in grades 7-12, according to Andrea Hollnagel, head of the school. "The teen-age years are tricky," Hollnagel said. "Some of our students elected to visit with him on topics that affect teen-agers - things like courses, grades, parents that's what he did with us." Shear also visited with the school's faculty once a year to talk generally about the situations the students faced, Hollnagel said. Counseling services were available for the students he saw, she said. Shear had been scheduled to appear at a preliminary hearing Wednesday at the Centre County Courthouse in Bellefonte. According to court documents, Shear was charged with driving under the influence after police found him slumped over the wheel of his Volkswagen on Sept. 14 in 1 the 500 block of Cricklewood Drive, near his home according to court documents. Shear was "a great guy" to work with, said Chris King, a human resources director at the Matheny School Hospital for Cerebral Palsied Children in Peapack, N.J. Shear worked as a consulting psychologist at the hospital in the early 80s, King said. "He was very well-liked by students and staff, as well as his peers," King said. "He had a great sense of humor (he was) a well-respected individual." Shear is survived by a daughter, Kathryn Marie Shear of State College; a son, Thomas Ridpath Shear IV of West Chester; a sister, Laurent D. Shear of Coudersport; a brother, William A. Shear of Farmville; and several nieces and a nephew. Memorial services were held Sunday in Coudersport. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thomas Shear Fund, in care of S. Paul Mazza, attorney-at-law, 1315 S. Allen St., State College, Pa. 16801. Chris Krewson can be reached at 231-4648 or chrewson@centredaily.com.
EducationGraduation	Grove City, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA [2]
Death	28 Oct 1999	State College, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA [1, 3, 7]
	20220131GHLn- Thomas Ridpath Shear III, 55 of State College died Thursday 28 Oct 1999 Centre Community Hospital. CLIPPED FROM Centre Daily Times State College, Pennsylvania 30 Oct 1999, Sat • Page 4 wetzupdoc Member Photo BYwetzupdoc · 31 January 2022 THOMAS RIDPATH SHEAR III Thomas Ridpath Shear III, 55, of State College, formerly of Lyme NH, died Thursday Oct 28 1999 at Centre Community Hospital. He was born Sept 25 1944 in Coudersport, a son of Maxine Johnston Shear of Coudersport and the late Thomas R Shear II. He was a 1962 graduate of Coudersport High School, a 1966 graduate of Grove City College with a bachelor's degree, a 1968 graduate of Illinois State University with a master's degree in school psychology, and a 1976 graduate of Penn State with a doctorate in school psychology. A licensed psychologist, he worked as an educational consultant and school psychologist for area schools and private clients. He was a staff member of the Center for Mental Health Association in State College and the Greer School in Tyrone. He developed the Developmental Strategies to Facilitate Independent Living program for Matheny School Hospital for Cerebral Palsied Children in Peapack NJ and was a nationally recognized authority in the area of cerebral palsy from 1973 to 1985. He was also associated with the Dartmouth Medical School’s Child Development Clinic as a psychologist from 1983 to 1987. In 1997 he held the national weightlifting record in the master's division. He was an avid fisherman and biker. He is survived by a daughter, Kathryn Marie Shear of State College, - a son, Thomas Ridpath Shear IV of West Chester, - a sister Laurent D Shear of Coudersport, - a brother, William A Shear of Farmville, and several nieces and a nephew. There will be no public visitation. A memorial service will be at 1 pjn Sunday at First Presbyter-ian Church in Coudersport with the Rev Doug Orbaker officiating. Burial will be in St Eulalia Cemetery in Coudersport. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thomas Shear Fund in care of S Paul Mazza attorney at law 1315 Sl Allen St State College Pa 16801. Clipping location on Centre Daily Times page 4 CLIPPED FROM Centre Daily Times State College, Pennsylvania 30 Oct 1999, Sat • Page 4 wetzupdoc Member Photo BYwetzupdoc · 31 January 2022 age 55 Thomas Ridpath Shear III, 55, of State College, formerly of Lyme NH, died Thursday Oct 28 1999 at Centre Community Hospital.
Burial	Aft 28 Oct 1999	Eulalia Cemetery, Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA [3]
	20220203GHLn- Thomas R. Shear BIRTH 25 Sep 1944 Pennsylvania, USA DEATH 28 Oct 1999 (aged 55) BURIAL Eulalia Cemetery Coudersport, Potter County, Pennsylvania, USA MEMORIAL ID 96569984 · PHOTOS 1 FLOWERS 1 Family Members Parents Thomas Shear 1913-1987 Maxine Kohler Johnston Shear 1916-2019 Flowers Left by Courtney Jones on 3 Nov 2012
Obituary	30 Oct 1999	State College, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA [1]
	CDT, Saturday, page 4 Thomas Ridpath Shear III, 55, of State College, formerly of Lyme NH, died Thursday Oct 28 1999 at Centre Community Hospital.
	20220131GHLn- Thomas Ridpath Shear III, 55 of State College died Thursday 28 Oct 1999 Centre Community Hospital. CLIPPED FROM Centre Daily Times State College, Pennsylvania 30 Oct 1999, Sat • Page 4 wetzupdoc Member Photo BYwetzupdoc · 31 January 2022 THOMAS RIDPATH SHEAR III Thomas Ridpath Shear III, 55, of State College, formerly of Lyme NH, died Thursday Oct 28 1999 at Centre Community Hospital. He was born Sept 25 1944 in Coudersport, a son of Maxine Johnston Shear of Coudersport and the late Thomas R Shear II. He was a 1962 graduate of Coudersport High School, a 1966 graduate of Grove City College with a bachelor's degree, a 1968 graduate of Illinois State University with a master's degree in school psychology, and a 1976 graduate of Penn State with a doctorate in school psychology. A licensed psychologist, he worked as an educational consultant and school psychologist for area schools and private clients. He was a staff member of the Center for Mental Health Association in State College and the Greer School in Tyrone. He developed the Developmental Strategies to Facilitate Independent Living program for Matheny School Hospital for Cerebral Palsied Children in Peapack NJ and was a nationally recognized authority in the area of cerebral palsy from 1973 to 1985. He was also associated with the Dartmouth Medical School’s Child Development Clinic as a psychologist from 1983 to 1987. In 1997 he held the national weightlifting record in the master's division. He was an avid fisherman and biker. He is survived by a daughter, Kathryn Marie Shear of State College, - a son, Thomas Ridpath Shear IV of West Chester, - a sister Laurent D Shear of Coudersport, - a brother, William A Shear of Farmville, and several nieces and a nephew. There will be no public visitation. A memorial service will be at 1 pjn Sunday at First Presbyter-ian Church in Coudersport with the Rev Doug Orbaker officiating. Burial will be in St Eulalia Cemetery in Coudersport. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thomas Shear Fund in care of S Paul Mazza attorney at law 1315 Sl Allen St State College Pa 16801. Clipping location on Centre Daily Times page 4 CLIPPED FROM Centre Daily Times State College, Pennsylvania 30 Oct 1999, Sat • Page 4 wetzupdoc Member Photo BYwetzupdoc · 31 January 2022
Name	Thomas R Shear [4]
Name	Thomas R. Shear [3]
Name	Thomas R. Shear III [7]
	20210217HAv- https://s3.amazonaws.com/CFSV2/obituaries/photos/4108/488453/5c5851f58c6e1.jpg Maxine J. Shear November 8, 1916 ~ February 1, 2019 (age 102) Obituary & ServicesTribute Wall Obituary Maxine J. Shear, 102, a long-time resident of Coudersport, passed away at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport, Friday, February 1, 2019. Maxine was born on November 8, 1916 in Buffalo, NY, the daughter of the late Laurent D. and Marie G. (Kohler) Johnston. She was the wife of the late Thomas R. Shear II, who preceded her in death in January of 1987. She was a graduate of Coudersport High School, Class of 1934 and attended Albright-Knox Art School, Buffalo. She was a homemaker, an artist, and a community activist. Maxine was a very active member of the First Presbyterian Church, Coudersport and served as an Elder and was one of the first female deacons. She was a member of the Eulalia Chapter #148 Order of the Eastern Star, the Coudersport Historical Society, Coudersport Golf Club and was a former member of the Coudersport Area Chamber of Commerce, serving on the Recreation Board. Maxine was an active member of the New Century Club, and designed 24 Christmas balls depicting local landmarks as a yearly fundraiser. Maxine spent many years participating in local theater groups, painting scenery and portraying characters, such as Mammy Yokum and Marlene Dietrich. She also served as a volunteer for Cole Memorial Hospital where she started the original hospital gift shop and volunteered at Long Term Care. She also managed the Coudersport Ice Mine Gift Shop for several years when her husband's family owned it. One of Maxine's longest lasting legacies is the Coudersport Town Pool, as she was the driving force behind the fundraising efforts to build the original pool in the late 1950s. She prided herself on taking the inaugural swim in the pool when it was opened in 1959, and managed it for many years. As part of her work as an artist, Maxine created over 650 pen and ink drawings of local buildings and private homes in the area. At age 98, she published the book “Churches of Potter County” with drawings of all of the churches in the county. Maxine was known for her great sense of humor. She was always forthright and honest but never hurtful. She offered encouragement to many and was an inspiration to all who knew her. Maxine is survived by - a daughter, Laurie (Randi Lawrence) Shear of Coudersport; - a son, William (Noelle) Shear of Farmville, VA; - a daughter-in-law, Mary Sue (Ben) Henszey of Beaver Cove, ME; five grandchildren., - Thomas R. (Megan) Shear IV, - Kate (Jeff Nunemaker) Hoover, - Justin Shear, - Katie (Andy) Meeker and - Emma Wright; five great-grandchildren, a niece and three nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Maxine was preceded in death by - a son, Thomas R. Shear III. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 2:00 pm at the First United Presbyterian Church, 402 North Main Street, Coudersport with - burial in Eulalia Cemetery, Coudersport. Family suggest memorial contributions in Maxine’s name be made to; the First Presbyterian Church, 402 N. Main St., Coudersport, PA 16915, the Coudersport Public Library, 502 Park Ave., Coudersport, PA 16915, or the Potter County Artisan Center, 227N. Main St., Coudersport, PA 16915. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Maxine J. Shear, please visit our floral store. Services MEMORIAL SERVICE Saturday June 8, 2019 2:00 PM First United Presbyterian Church-Coudersport 402 N. Main St. Coudersport, PA 16915
Residence	State College, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA [4]
Person ID	I50502	WETZEL-SPRING

Father	Shear, Thomas Ridpath II, b. 27 Oct 1913, Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA d. Jan 1987 (Age 73 years)
Relationship	natural
Mother	Johnston, Maxine Kohler, b. 8 Nov 1916, Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA d. 1 Feb 2019, UPMC Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 102 years)
Relationship	natural
Marriage	Between 11 Apr 1930 and 16 Mar 1940
	single in 1930 census, married in military registration for WWII
Family ID	F38800	Group Sheet \| Family Chart

Family Ford, Mary Sue

Engaged 12 Jan 1969 Bloomington, McLean, Illinois, USA [8]

The engagement of Mist Mary Sue Ford of 409 N. School, Normal, to Thoma R. Shear of Wellsboro, Pa., is being told by her parents, the William A. Fords of Kirkwood, Mo.

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The engagement of Mist Mary Sue Ford of 409 N. School, Normal, to Thoma R. Shear of Wellsboro, Pa., is being told by her parents, the William A. Fords of Kirkwood, Mo.
Mr. Shear is a son of the Thomas R. Shears of Coudersport, Pa.
The bride-elect has a bachelor's degree in education from Illinois State University. She is a kindergarten and art teacher at Ben Funk Elementary School in Shirley.
Mr. Shear has a B.A. degree from Grove City College in Grove City, Pa., and M.A degree in psychology from ISU.
He is school psychologist for Tioga County, Pa.
They plan a June 14 wedding.

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Marriage 7 Jun 1969 Grove City, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA [2]

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Miss Mary Sue Ford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Adam Ford of Kirkwood, Mo. and Thomas Ridpath Shear, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R.. Shear of Coudersport, were united in marriage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday June 7, in Fithian Chapel, First Presbyterian Church, Grove City. The Rev. Dr. Dwight H. Gutherie performed the double-ring ceremony.
For her wedding gown the bride chose a white crepe, A-line, long-sleeved dress featuring 19th century family heirloom lace at the bodice and high, fitted neckline, and matching lace inset in sleeve. The dress was designed and made by the bride. Her accessories were her maternal grandmother's engagement locket and she carried her greatgrandmother's handkerchief. The bride's headpiece was a small white crepe and matching lace appliqued multiple bow.
Mr. and Mrs. Shear will live at 33 Central St:, Wellsboro.
Mrs. Shear received her B.S. degree in education at the Illinois State University. She is an elementary art teacher in Mansfield, Northern Tioga School Distrct.
Mr. Shear received his B.A. degree in psychology at Grove City, his M. A. in psychology at Illinois State University. He is school psychologist for Potter and Tioga Counties.
The bride was honored at a shower given by Mrs. Brue L. Wallace of Normal, Ill.

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Mr. and Mrs. Richard Yentzer and son,- Rodney,- Darnell Cook's two children, Mrs. Florence Buchanan and Mrs. Hazel Yentzer visited the Yentzer's daughter, Mrs. Patricia Perigo of Portland, N.Y., Sunday June 8. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Perigo Jr. became the parents of a six-pound, ten-ounce daughter, Michelle Lee, born Saturday, June 7, in Portland Hospital. Paternal grandparents' are Mr. and Mrs. Edward Perigo of Rock Stream, N.Y.

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Miss Mary Sue Ford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Adam Ford of Kirkwood, Mo. and Thomas Ridpath Shear, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R.. Shear of Coudersport, were united in marriage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday June 7, in Fithian Chapel, First Presbyterian Chur

Children

	1. Shear, Kathryn Marie [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
	2. Shear, Thomas Ridpath IV [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]

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	Birth - 25 Sep 1944 - Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
	Sport - star athlete, CHS football squad pic, later played football for Grove City College- BMOC - Between 1958 and 1962 - Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
	Sport - CHS football p.71 COACHES Borro, Oviatt, Jolley - R. Hicks,- D. Seetzer, - T. Schroeder,- B. Snyder, - G. Weimer,- M. Vosick, - F. Johnson,- D. Shalkowski, - T. Lyons.- J. Hosley, - B. Thompson- D. Buchanan, - T. Shear, - R. Buchsen,- J. Wilson, - R. Baxter,- T. Fuller, - R. Morey.- D. Setzer, - J. Howell,- J. Cleaves, - R. Quimby,- F. Polliard, - T. Snyder,- B. Kelly, - T. Ayers,- O. Castano, - D. Lambert. - 1960 - Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
	Sport - CHS football squad team picture - 1961 - Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
	Sport - Falcons Lose Heartbreaker, 7-6, To St. Marys Flying Dutchmen - 8 Nov 1961 - Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
	activity - CHS varsity club - 1962 - Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
	Graduation - yearbook CHS senior pic Captain of the football team and a star football player. President of Varsity Club. Very seldom seen when not getting someone in trouble. Well liked by all (!?). Enjoys Trigonometry class. - Abt Jun 1962 - Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
	Residence - Employer: Potter and Tioga Counties; School Psychologist Occupation: School Psychologist/33 Central ST - 1969 - Wellsboro, Tioga, Pennsylvania, USA
	Engaged - The engagement of Mist Mary Sue Ford of 409 N. School, Normal, to Thoma R. Shear of Wellsboro, Pa., is being told by her parents, the William A. Fords of Kirkwood, Mo. - 12 Jan 1969 - Bloomington, McLean, Illinois, USA
	Marriage - 7 Jun 1969 - Grove City, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
	EducationGraduation - - Grove City, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
	Death - 28 Oct 1999 - State College, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA
	Burial - Aft 28 Oct 1999 - Eulalia Cemetery, Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
	Obituary - CDT, Saturday, page 4 Thomas Ridpath Shear III, 55, of State College, formerly of Lyme NH, died Thursday Oct 28 1999 at Centre Community Hospital. - 30 Oct 1999 - State College, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA
	Residence - - State College, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA

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THOMAS RIDPATH SHEAR III
Thomas Ridpath Shear III, 55, of State College, formerly of Lyme NH, died Thursday Oct 28 1999 at Centre Community Hospital.
He was born Sept 25 1944 in Coudersport, a son of Maxine Johnston Shear of Coudersport and the late Thomas R Shear II.
He was a 1962 graduate of Coudersport High School, a 1966 graduate of Grove City College with a bachelor's degree, a 1968 graduate of Illinois State University with a master's degree in school psychology, and a 1976 graduate of Penn State with a doctorate in school psychology.
A licensed psychologist, he worked as an educational consultant and school psychologist for area schools and private clients. He was a staff member of the Center for Mental Health Association in State College and the Greer School in Tyrone. He developed the Developmental Strategies to Facilitate Independent Living program for Matheny School Hospital for Cerebral Palsied Children in Peapack NJ and was a nationally recognized authority in the area of cerebral palsy from 1973 to 1985. He was also associated with the Dartmouth Medical School’s Child Development Clinic as a psychologist from 1983 to 1987.
In 1997 he held the national weightlifting record in the master's division.
He was an avid fisherman and biker.
He is survived by
a daughter, Kathryn Marie Shear of State College,
- a son, Thomas Ridpath Shear IV of West Chester,
- a sister Laurent D Shear of Coudersport,
- a brother, William A Shear of Farmville,
and several nieces and a nephew.
There will be no public visitation.
A memorial service will be at 1 pjn Sunday at First Presbyter-ian Church in Coudersport with the Rev Doug Orbaker officiating.
Burial will be in St Eulalia Cemetery in Coudersport.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Thomas Shear Fund in care of S Paul Mazza attorney at law 1315 Sl Allen St State College Pa 16801.
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Miss Mary Sue Ford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Adam Ford of Kirkwood, Mo. and Thomas Ridpath Shear, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R.. Shear of Coudersport, were united in marriage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday June 7, in Fithian Chapel, First Presbyterian Church,. Grove City. The Rev. Dr. Dwight H. Gutherie performed the double-ring ceremony.
For her wedding gown the bride chose a white crepe, A-line, long-sleeved dress featuring 19th century family heirloom lace at the bodice and high, fitted neckline, and matching lace inset in sleeve. The dress was designed and made by the bride. Her accessories were her maternal grandmother's engagement locket and she carried her greatgrandmother's handkerchief. The bride's headpiece was a small white crepe and matching lace appliqued multiple bow.
Mr. and Mrs. Shear will live at 33 Central St:, Wellsboro.
Mrs. Shear received her B.S. degree in education at the Illinois State University. She is an elementary art teacher in Mansfield, Northern Tioga School Distrct.
Mr. Shear received his B.A. degree in psychology at Grove City, his M. A. in psychology at Illinois State University. He is school psychologist for Potter and Tioga Counties.
The bride was honored at a shower given by Mrs. Brue L. Wallace of Normal, Ill.

Visit Daughter And New Baby At New York Hospital
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Yentzer and son,- Rodney,- Darnell Cook's two children, Mrs. Florence Buchanan and Mrs. Hazel Yentzer visited the Yentzer's daughter, Mrs. Patricia Perigo of Portland, N.Y., Sunday June 8. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Perigo Jr. became the parents of a six-pound, ten-ounce daughter, Michelle Lee, born Saturday, June 7, in Portland Hospital. Paternal grandparents' are Mr. and Mrs. Edward Perigo of Rock Stream, N.Y.

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[S1115] Ancestry.com, U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2012;), Thos R. Shear, III.
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Thomas R. Shear
BIRTH 25 Sep 1944 Pennsylvania, USA
DEATH 28 Oct 1999 (aged 55)
BURIAL Eulalia Cemetery
Coudersport, Potter County, Pennsylvania, USA
MEMORIAL ID 96569984 ·
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Parents Thomas Shear 1913-1987
Maxine Kohler Johnston Shear 1916-2019

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Thomas R. Shear
BIRTH 25 Sep 1944 Pennsylvania, USA
DEATH 28 Oct 1999 (aged 55)
BURIAL Eulalia Cemetery
Coudersport, Potter County, Pennsylvania, USA
MEMORIAL ID 96569984 ·
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• Patients, friends coping with area doctor's death
By CHRIS KREWSON
Centre Daily Times
On Monday, patients and friends of the late Dr. Thomas R. Shear were receiving counseling and dealing with his death last week in Benner Township.
Shear, 55, of Patton Township, took his own life along Rock Road just after noon on Thursday, police said.
A licensed psychologist, Shear worked as an educational consultant and school psychologist for area schools and private clients. He was a staff member of the privately operated Center for Mental Health Association in State College and the Greer School in Tyrone.
At the Center for Mental Health, administrator Rosellen Frey said Shear had about 15 clients. Some of the 22 mental health professionals who practice at the Center are receiving counseling, a service Frey said would be offered to Shear's clients.
"(Shear's clients) can call here and we will do everything in our power to see they receive the care they need to deal with the situation," Frey said.
Shear was an education psychologist at the Grier School in Tyrone, where he counseled "a small percentage" of the school's 170 students in grades 7-12, according to Andrea Hollnagel, head of the school.
"The teen-age years are tricky," Hollnagel said. "Some of our students elected to visit with him on topics that affect teen-agers - things like courses, grades, parents that's what he did with us."
Shear also visited with the school's faculty once a year to talk generally about the situations the students faced, Hollnagel said.
Counseling services were available for the students he saw, she said.
Shear had been scheduled to appear at a preliminary hearing Wednesday at the Centre County Courthouse in Bellefonte. According to court documents, Shear was charged with driving under the influence after police found him slumped over the wheel of his Volkswagen on Sept. 14 in 1 the 500 block of Cricklewood Drive, near his home according to court documents.
Shear was "a great guy" to work with, said Chris King, a human resources director at the Matheny School Hospital for Cerebral Palsied Children in Peapack, N.J. Shear worked as a consulting psychologist at the hospital in the early 80s, King said.
"He was very well-liked by students and staff, as well as his peers," King said.
"He had a great sense of humor (he was) a well-respected individual."
Shear is survived by a daughter, Kathryn Marie Shear of State College; a son, Thomas Ridpath Shear IV of West Chester; a sister, Laurent D. Shear of Coudersport; a brother, William A. Shear of Farmville; and several nieces and a nephew.
Memorial services were held Sunday in Coudersport.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Thomas Shear Fund, in care of S. Paul Mazza, attorney-at-law, 1315 S. Allen St., State College, Pa. 16801. Chris Krewson can be reached at 231-4648 or chrewson@centredaily.com.

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COACHES
Borro
Oviatt
Jolley
1960
CHS football squad
ROW ONE:
- R. Hicks, - D. Seetzer,
- T. Schroeder, - B. Snyder,
- G. Weimer, - M. Vosick,
- F. Johnson, - D. Shalkowski, - T. Lyons.
ROW TWO:
- J. Hosley, - B. Thompson,
- D. Buchanan, - T. Shear,
- R. Buchsen, - J. Wilson,
- R. Baxter, - T. Fuller,
- R. Morey.
ROW THREE:
- D. Setzer, - J. Howell,
- J. Cleaves, - R. Quimby,
- F. Polliard, - T. Snyder,
- B. Kelly, - T. Ayers,
- O. Castano, - D.Lambert.

"U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Coudersport High School; Year: 1960

M Vosick in the U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016
Name M Vosick
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Coudersport, Pennsylvania, USA

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1960
CHS football squad
ROW ONE:
- R. Hicks, - D. Seetzer,
- T. Schroeder, - B. Snyder,
- G. Weimer, - M. Vosick,
- F. Johnson, - D. Shalkowski, - T. Lyons.
ROW TWO:
- J. Hosley, - B. Thompson,
- D. Buchanan, - T. Shear,
- R. Buchsen, - J. Wilson,
- R. Baxter, - T. Fuller,
- R. Morey.
ROW THREE:
- D. Setzer, - J. Howell,
- J. Cleaves, - R. Quimby,
- F. Polliard, - T. Snyder,
- B. Kelly, - T. Ayers,
- O. Castano, - D.Lambert.
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[S2757] Ancestry.com, Pennsylvania, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-current, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Lehi, UT, USA; Date: 2023;), The Potter Enterprise; Publication Date: 8/ Nov/ 1961; Publication Place: Coudersport, Pennsylvania, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/277900296/?article=4b04352a-00a5-4f9a-ab24-f9c000be1a38&xid=4716&terms=Mike_Vosick.
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• Falcons Lose Heartbreaker, 7-6, To St. Marys Flying Dutchmen
By TOM CHITflSTER
Coach Ted Mastrogiaeomo's Flying Dutchmen of St. Marys High School invaded Coudersport Saturday and spoiled the Falcons' homecoming with a heartbreaking 7-6 victory over the Bernie Jolley-coached eleven. First Quarter St. Marys received the opening kickoff and was unable to do anything against a determined Falcon line.

Bob Magistrelli punted 35 yards and the Falcons took over. However, they were forced to return the favor as they were held to a one-yard gain in three tries before quarterback Tom Shear booted 40 yards to the Dutchmen's 16, where halfback John Lyons returned it 10 yards to the 26. Here again, the visitors failed to gain and Magistrelli punted again, this time to the Falcon 33. On the next series of plays, the Falcons picked up the first first down of the ball game as fullback Bill Thompson went off tackle for 22 yards. But this was to no avail as, with a fourth and eight situation, Shear punted; but a holding penalty against the Dutch gave the Falcons a first down on St. Marys' 31.

STARTING LINEUP
COUDERSPORT St. MARYS Lyon LE Lessor
Lent LT Sain
Durst LG Ginther
Kerest T. Dippold
Hosley RG Lechien
R. Buchsen RT Keebler
Fuller RE Carr
Shear QB Magistrelli
Vosick RH Lynch
Russell LH Posteraro
Thompson FB Way SUBSTITUTES
Coudersport- Williams, Masolotte, Partridge, Wilson, G. Buchsen.
St. Marys- Fox, D. Dippold, Pister, Wickett, Hanes, Dinsmore, Lyons.
SCORING:
Coudersport TD, Shear.
St. Marys, TD, Lyons; extra point, Magistrelli.

three and, on fourth, Lynch failed to gain and the Falcons took over on their own 31. Gary Russell, playing his first game of the season, gained one, Shear scrambled for one more and skirted leit end for eight yards and a first down. The Dutch dug in and forced the Falcons to punt.

Lyons returned it for six yards. It rrnlr t.hA F'nlrrmQ nnlv t.hrpp nlavs roiiowmg a pass irora ouem iu before they forced the visitors to Russell, good for three yards to I punt with Magistrelli's kick travel-the 28, the Falcons were penalized ing 17 giving Coudersport 15 vards for holding, giving them I tih- hail nn sf lvrorvs' 47 Thp a second and 24 on the 47. Failing Falcons couldn't take advantage of to penetrate any further, they were forced to punt. This time, Shear's kick traveled 30 yards, where Lyons again returned it, this time for 55 yards before a scoreless first period ended. Second Quarter Halfback John Lyons' 17-yard run to open the second quarter was nullified by a penalty against the Dutch.

Left halfback Joe Posteraro the bad punt, as Shear failed in two tries, scatback Mike Vosick lost one to the 48 and Shear punted 48 yards into the end zone. St. Marys took over on the 20. Magistrelli got nine on first down and Mike Way got St. Marys' initial first down.

A pass fell incomplete. Magistrelli lost nine yards and another four on second and third downs, forcing him back lost one on second, Lyons gained into punt formation. This was the for Comfort in ANY Weather Archery, Sports, Ski Hunting Clothes for MEN WOMEN BOYS Warmth Long Wear 100 Wool Color Fast Exclusive in Coudersport at Rosenbloom' "The Men's and Boys' Store" WE GIVE TV STAMPS OPEN FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS 'TIL 9:00 play which set up the Falcons' only score. Left end Jim Hosley and left line backer Terry Kerest crashed in to block the punt and the Falcons took over on St. Marys' 11.

From here it took only one play to score, with Shear skirting left end for the touchdown. This brought about the costliest play of the game, when a pass from Shear, intended for left end Ted Lyons, was incomplete and the extra point was no good. The first half came to an end on the next kickoff. Third Quarter The third period saw both teams battle savagely between the 30-yard lines, with neither squad posing any kind of scoring threat. Fourth Quarter Following a Shear punt early in the period, St.

Marys started its scoring drive from Coudersport's 45, following Lyons' 29-yard return of Shear's boot. Lynch gained five yards on first down, got one more on second and one on third before Magistrelli gambled on fourth and three and got the first down by a foot. Lynch got seven more to the 39, then another Dutch first down with a four-yard gallop. Posteraro got two to the 33, plus four more to the 29. Lyons went off tackle for 21 yards and a first down on the eight.

Lynch plunged to the seven, Posteraro was run out-of-bounds on the five after a two-yard gain. On the next play the Falcons were caught completely flat-footed as the Dutch pulled a neat reverse and Lyons scampered over unmolested for the TD. The next play was a big on for both sides, with St. Marys getting the nod as Magis-tielli snuck for the extra point and the Flying Dutch led, 7-6. The Falcons took the following kickoff and started what appeared to be a drive for a score, but it was thwarted by a determined St.

Marys eleven on the visitors' 18-yard line, the Dutch retaining the ball for the remaining moments of the contest and the Falcons I walked off with a heart-breaking 7-6 loss to the Dutch. St. Marys' speedy halfback John Lyons led ground gainers with 110 yards in nine carries, with big Bill Thompson leading the Falcons with 67 yards in 12 attempts. MVP awards for Saturday's contest will go to backs Bill Thompson and Tom Shear and center Terry Kerest, who, as defensive linebacker, compiled a total of 25 tackles against the Dutch runners. Honorable mentions Jack Lent and Tom Fuller.

This concludes Coudersport's 1961 football season with a 2-7 record. Look in this section next week for a complete wrap-up of the Falcons' grid season. STATISTICS St. First downs 6 6 Yds. gained rushing 122 181 Yds.

gained passing 21 0 Total yardage 143 181 Passes attempted 5 3 Passes completed 0 Fumbles 1 0 Own fumbles ree'd. 1 0 Opp. fumbles ree'd. 0 (1 Punts 6 3 Yards punted 228 92 Average punt 38 31 Punts blocked 1 0 Penalties 5 4 Yards penalized 30 45

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571 Coudersport Back in 1938, I was privileged to spend considerable time with a man 88 years of age, who had done much hunting and trapping since boyhood in these hills of McKean, Potter and parts of adjacent counties, who had kept a diary of his early experiences, and, further, who retained marvelous recollection of those days particularly of the once abundant (but now extinct) passenger pigeons, which were the chief, object of our talks. i Being interested in the birds of this region, I kept detailed notes of all I could learn from him, es-. pecially since much of his local information on these pigeons was something that could not be ob-v tained in later years.

The man was J. B. Oviatt, then of Betula on Potato Creek. He was; born in December, 1850, and in 1870 ho began his diary and did his first pigeon netting. The passenger pigeon resembled our present mourning dove in shape ana particularly in the character of the long, pointed tail; but was twice the size of a mourning dove and more colorful the males hav-uig biue backs, red breasts, white bellies and white outer tail The neck feathers were highly iridescent, as demonstrated by some leathers he produced from an old quilt.

In his day, these pigeons existed in flocks of millions (absolutely no exaggeration) and nested erratically In huge pigeon "cities," located ac cording to the supply oi beecn nuts and other mast. Netting them for the city markets was a profitable occupation. The detail of information he gave me on the pigeons' habits and behaviour, on dates and places of their nestings and on how they were hunted, would fill far more than this entire page. But here is a little of what took place and what became of the pigeons. In 1870, the pigeons nested in McKean County, from the east branch of Potato Creek to the head of Colgrove Brook.

The flocks ranged far down the valleys for food, where netters, luring the pigeons close by calling, and to the ground beside their spring-nets by means of a stool pigeon on a tilting stick, took hauls of four or five do7en birds at a time. Hunters invaded the pigeon "city" to snoot the nesting birds (later to get the squabs) and disturbed them so badly that part of the nesting moved to Potter County and re-nested on Elk Run. In 1872, Mr. Oviatt saw his largest flock, which he described as a dense, oval mass coming in to drop on its new nesting ground just before dark. He was in the Pine Creek valloy, and the birds milled among themselves Just above the mourtain tops, so that the flock moved slowly, toward the Denton Hill corn try where it began to nest a day or two later.

For several days afterward, smaller flocks continued to arrive to join the nesting, probably more than doubling its size. Even so, it was a relatively small "city." A little over a week later it was shot out by gunners. The year 1885 was the last in which Mr. Oviatt found any nests, and only a few. In 1886.

he travelled all over Potter County to different places where the birds were reported to be nesting but found none. In 1889, he saw his last passenger pigeons. There was no question in Mr. Oviatt's mind as to what became of the birds. He put it this way: "For years I said the pigeons were decreasing, and most netters were afraid a law would be passed, which there should have been.

It seemed that everyone was surprised when the birds vanished and no one knew where they were; but they could not raise their young, and when the old birds died, there wasn't anything to take their place."
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· November 1961 clipping. Who remembers these Falcons?
Six of the Seven Senior Falcon Gridders To Graduate From CAHS Next Spring
Tom Fuller
Ron Buchsen
Jim Hosley
Terry Kerest
Tom Shear
Bill Thompson

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Dann Shalkowski Sr.
I remember everyone of those fellas!

Kevin Hanley
They were all classmates.

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Richard Neefe
Fuller and Shear would chase us around to steal our halloween candy, Buchsen called us underclassmen "Rose Buds", Hosley always had a good story, Kerest was a tough little nut, Thompson was a all around good guy.
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John C Wetzel
Richard Neefe and I believe coach Jolley was verry pleased with Kerest's replacement.
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Jean Olsen
I remember a few of them, since they were friends with my big brothers ?
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[S2520] thomasfickinger.com/obituary/, Maxine J. Shear November 8, 1916 ~ February 1, 2019 (age 102) Obituary- a long-time resident of Coudersport, passed away at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport, Friday, February 1, 2019.
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November 8, 1916 ~ February 1, 2019 (age 102)

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Maxine J. Shear, 102, a long-time resident of Coudersport, passed away at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport, Friday, February 1, 2019.

Maxine was born on November 8, 1916 in Buffalo, NY, the daughter of the late Laurent D. and Marie G. (Kohler) Johnston. She was the wife of the late Thomas R. Shear II, who preceded her in death in January of 1987.

She was a graduate of Coudersport High School, Class of 1934 and attended Albright-Knox Art School, Buffalo. She was a homemaker, an artist, and a community activist.

Maxine was a very active member of the First Presbyterian Church, Coudersport and served as an Elder and was one of the first female deacons. She was a member of the Eulalia Chapter #148 Order of the Eastern Star, the Coudersport Historical Society, Coudersport Golf Club and was a former member of the Coudersport Area Chamber of Commerce, serving on the Recreation Board. Maxine was an active member of the New Century Club, and designed 24 Christmas balls depicting local landmarks as a yearly fundraiser. Maxine spent many years participating in local theater groups, painting scenery and portraying characters, such as Mammy Yokum and Marlene Dietrich.

She also served as a volunteer for Cole Memorial Hospital where she started the original hospital gift shop and volunteered at Long Term Care. She also managed the Coudersport Ice Mine Gift Shop for several years when her husband's family owned it. One of Maxine's longest lasting legacies is the Coudersport Town Pool, as she was the driving force behind the fundraising efforts to build the original pool in the late 1950s. She prided herself on taking the inaugural swim in the pool when it was opened in 1959, and managed it for many years.

As part of her work as an artist, Maxine created over 650 pen and ink drawings of local buildings and private homes in the area. At age 98, she published the book “Churches of Potter County” with drawings of all of the churches in the county.

Maxine was known for her great sense of humor. She was always forthright and honest but never hurtful. She offered encouragement to many and was an inspiration to all who knew her.

Maxine is survived by
- a daughter, Laurie (Randi Lawrence) Shear of Coudersport;
- a son, William (Noelle) Shear of Farmville, VA;
- a daughter-in-law, Mary Sue (Ben) Henszey of Beaver Cove, ME;
five grandchildren.,
- Thomas R. (Megan) Shear IV,
- Kate (Jeff Nunemaker) Hoover,
- Justin Shear,
- Katie (Andy) Meeker and
- Emma Wright;
five great-grandchildren, a niece and three nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Maxine was preceded in death by
- a son, Thomas R. Shear III.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 2:00 pm at the First United Presbyterian Church, 402 North Main Street, Coudersport with
- burial in Eulalia Cemetery, Coudersport.

Family suggest memorial contributions in Maxine’s name be made to; the First Presbyterian Church, 402 N. Main St., Coudersport, PA 16915, the Coudersport Public Library, 502 Park Ave., Coudersport, PA 16915, or the Potter County Artisan Center, 227N. Main St., Coudersport, PA 16915.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Maxine J. Shear, please visit our floral store.

Services
MEMORIAL SERVICE
Saturday
June 8, 2019
2:00 PM
First United Presbyterian Church-Coudersport
402 N. Main St.
Coudersport, PA 16915

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[S2396] newspapers.com, 1969-01-12. Mary Sue Ford , Engaged, Miss Mary Sue Ford to Thomas R Shear of Wellsboro.The Pantagraph, Bloomington, Illinois 12 Jan 1969, Sun • Page 29.
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The engagement of Mist Mary Sue Ford of 409 N. School, Normal, to Thoma R. Shear of Wellsboro, Pa., is being told by her parents, the William A. Fords of Kirkwood, Mo.
Mr. Shear is a son of the Thomas R. Shears of Coudersport, Pa.
The bride-elect has a bachelor's degree in education from Illinois State University. She is a kindergarten and art teacher at Ben Funk Elementary School in Shirley.
Mr. Shear has a B.A. degree from Grove City College in Grove City, Pa., and M.A degree in psychology from ISU.
He is school psychologist for Tioga County, Pa.
They plan a June 14 wedding.

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