| Name |
Ridlon, Birdella Grant [1] |
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Herman A Fleschutz in the 1940 United States Federal Census
enumerator: Robert N. Pinney
Name: Herman A Fleschutz
Respondent: Yes
Age: 67
Estimated birth year:abt 1873
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House:Head
Home in 1940: Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania
Street: Ross Street
House Number: 408
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935:Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania
Residence in 1935: Same House
Sheet Number: 8A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation:165
House Owned or Rented:Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented:2000
Attended School or College:No
Highest Grade Completed:High School, 4th year
Weeks Worked in 1939:0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources:Yes
Neighbors:
View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
606 Ross ST
John C Ridlon 50 Head 9th MI sh proprietor, retail hardware
Mona I Ridlon 51 wife H4 IL sh
Berdella I Ridlon 17 dau H3 NH sh
604
Malcolm F Clark 45 Head H4 PA sh Time Keeper, state Highway
Mary M Clark 42 wife H4 PA sh
Jean L Clark 9 dau 3 PA
William M Clark 3 son NY
410
Kate M Clark 73 Head PA sh wd
Lucille S Clark 40 dau PA sh single book keeper, Forestry office
Herman A Fleschutz 67 Head wd H4 PA sh
William R Deetrich 36 SiL M H4 PA sp warden, county poor farm
Florence M Deetrich 39 dau M C2 PA sp optometrist, eye fitting
Florence H Deetrich 0/12? grdau PA
Source Citation
Year: 1940;
Census Place: Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania;
Roll: T627_3600;
Page: 8A;
Enumeration District: 53-6
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.
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John C Ridlon in the 1940 United States Federal Census
Name: John C Ridlon
Respondent: Yes
Age: 50
birth year: abt 1890
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Michigan
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania
Street: 606 Ross Street
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania
Residence in 1935: Same House
Sheet Number: 8A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 153
Occupation: Proprietor
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 3600
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 1st year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 48
Class of Worker: Employer
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
606 Ross ST
John C Ridlon 50 Head 9th MI sh proprietor, retail hardware
Mona I Ridlon 51 wife H4 IL sh
Berdella I Ridlon 17 dau H3 NH sh
604
Malcolm F Clark 45 Head H4 PA sh Time Keeper, state Highway
Mary M Clark 42 wife H4 PA sh
Jean L Clark 9 dau 3 PA
William M Clark 3 son NY
410
Kate M Clark 73 Head PA sh wd
Lucille S Clark 40 dau PA sh single book keeper, Forestry office
Herman A Fleschutz 67 Head wd H4 PA sh
William R Deetrich 36 SiL M H4 PA sp warden, county poor farm
Florence M Deetrich 39 dau M C2 PA sp optometrist, eye fitting
Florence H Deetrich 0/12? grdau PA
Source Citation
Year: 1940; Census Place: Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03600; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 53-6
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.
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| Birth |
8 Apr 1923 |
North Stratford, Coos, New Hampshire, USA [1, 2, 3, 4] |
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Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 5/10/2018
THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018
Birdella Grant (Ridlon) Haskins, 95, a long-time resident of Coudersport, PA
Birdella Grant (Ridlon) Haskins
Birdella Grant (Ridlon) Haskins, 95, a long-time resident of Coudersport, PA passed away at her home on Wednesday, May 9, 2018.
She married Howard B. Haskins in Coudersport on May 25, 1946, they shared 55 years of marriage together prior to his death in 2002.
She was born on April 8, 1923 in North Stratford, New Hampshire, the daughter of the late John C. and Irene (Grant) Ridlon.
Birdella graduated from Coudersport High School and continued her education at Bryant and Stratton College. Her primary occupation consisted of owning and operating the former Birdella Grabe Furniture Store located in Coudersport. In addition, she was employed by her family’s hardware store, Ridlon Hardware, for over a decade and also served as the personal secretary to well-known attorney, John Mahaley, from 1946 until 1957.
Birdella was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Coudersport for over 50 years, serving as church secretary during many of those years. She was a member of the Charles Cole Hospital Auxiliary, the Coudersport Office Girls and was an active volunteer with the Red Cross Blood Mobile. Her hobbies and interests included gardening, hosting family events and reading, as she was involved in many book clubs. Birdella will be remembered by family and friends for her caring personality and kind-hearted nature.
Left to cherish her memory are,
- her son and daughter-in-law, John H. and Cris Haskins of Coudersport;
granddaughters,
- Shannon Haskins and
- Brittany Haskins, both of Coudersport;
- one great-granddaughter, Oaklynn Kibbe;
one great-grandson and great-granddaughter on the way;
many dear friends.
In addition to her parents, Birdella was preceded in death by her husband, Howard.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Birdella’s name to either, Eulalia Cemetery, c/o Donna Lehman, P.O. Box 226, Coudersport, PA 16915 or an organization of your choice.
Birdella’s funeral service will be held on Monday, May 14, 2018, 2:00 p.m. at the Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home, Ltd., 210 North East Street, Coudersport, PA 16915. There will be one hour of visitation prior to service from 1:00 p.m. until time of service. Pastor Carl Greene will be officiating and burial will take place in Eulalia Cemetery.
To share your fondest memories of Birdella or to sign her guestbook, please visit www.thomasfickinger.com. Local funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home, Ltd., Coudersport.
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 5/10/2018 09:31:00 PM 2 comments:
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Blogger Scott Bruzzi said...
I’m saddened to hear the passing of Mrs. Birdella Haskins. You were a pillar of our community and lady who possessed all the social graces.
Friday, May 11, 2018 at 5:25:00 PM EDT
Anonymous Anonymous said...
The kindness of Birdella and Howard Haskins allowed many of us a way to buy furniture by making small weekly payments with no interest.
Friday, May 11, 2018 at 7:49:00 PM EDT
- She was born on April 8, 1923 in North Stratford, New Hampshire, the daughter of the late John C. and Irene (Grant) Ridlon.
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| Gender |
Female |
| census 1930 |
1930 |
Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA [2] |
| StreetAddress: Ross Street; Age: 6; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; AttendedSchool: Yes; CanReadWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 0006; RegistrationDistrict: 0006; MaritalStatus: Single; RelationToHead: Daughter |
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Charles L Halloran in the 1930 United States Federal Census
date: 9-10, 1930
enumerator: James V? Toombs
Name: Charles L Halloran
Birth Year: abt 1885
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
Street address: Ross Street
Ward of City: Second
House Number: 604
Dwelling Number: 98
Family Number: 99
Home Owned or Rented: Owned
Home Value: 5000
Radio Set: No
Lives on Farm: No
Age at First Marriage: 29
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Ireland
Mother's Birthplace: Ireland
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Mailing Clerk
Industry: Post Office
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
604 Ross St
Charles L Halloran 45 Head PA Ir Ir M29 mailing clerk, post office
Elizabeth Halloran 41 wife NY Ir Ir M25 none
606
John Ridlon 40 Head MI MI MI M23 retail Merchant, hardware
Irene Ridlon 41 wife IL Eng IL M24
Birdella Ridlon 6 dau NH MI IL S
608
Joseph H Grant 68 Head Eng E E M22 Asst Cashier, Bank 1879 NA
Lucia Grant 66 wife IL ME Eng M20
712
Albert Eggleston 68 head MI NY NY M18 Assessor, Borough
Etta Eggleston 66 wife PA NY NY M17
603
William Bachman 60 Head PA PA PA M24 laborer, lumber woods
Etna Bachman 59 wife PA PA PA M23
Willis Bachman 23 son PA PA PA S laborer, lumber woods
Vera Bachman 20 dau PA PA PA S waiter, restaurant
Source Citation
Year: 1930; Census Place: Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2341877
Source Information
Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2002.
Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1930. T626, 2,667 rolls.
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| Residence |
Between 1930 and 1940 |
Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA [1, 3] |
| census 1940 |
10 Apr 1940 |
Coudersport, Eulalia, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA [1] |
| StreetAddress: Ross Street; Age: 17; AttendedSchool: Yes; EmploymentCode: 6; EmploymentDetails: School; EmploymentHistory: No; EnumerationDistrict: 53-6; GradeCompleted: High School, 3rd year; Income: 0; IncomeOtherSources: No; IsEmployed: No; PublicEmergencyWork: No; SeekingWork: No; WeeksWorked: 0; MaritalStatus: Single; RelationToHead: Daughter |
- StreetAddress: Ross Street; Age: 17; AttendedSchool: Yes; EmploymentCode: 6; EmploymentDetails: School; EmploymentHistory: No; EnumerationDistrict: 53-6; GradeCompleted: High School, 3rd year; Income: 0; IncomeOtherSources: No; IsEmployed: No; PublicEmergencyWork: No; SeekingWork: No; WeeksWorked: 0; MaritalStatus: Single; RelationToHead: Daughter
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Herman A Fleschutz in the 1940 United States Federal Census
enumerator: Robert N. Pinney
Name: Herman A Fleschutz
Respondent: Yes
Age: 67
Estimated birth year:abt 1873
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House:Head
Home in 1940: Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania
Street: Ross Street
House Number: 408
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935:Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania
Residence in 1935: Same House
Sheet Number: 8A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation:165
House Owned or Rented:Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented:2000
Attended School or College:No
Highest Grade Completed:High School, 4th year
Weeks Worked in 1939:0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources:Yes
Neighbors:
View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
606 Ross ST
John C Ridlon 50 Head 9th MI sh proprietor, retail hardware
Mona I Ridlon 51 wife H4 IL sh
Berdella I Ridlon 17 dau H3 NH sh
604
Malcolm F Clark 45 Head H4 PA sh Time Keeper, state Highway
Mary M Clark 42 wife H4 PA sh
Jean L Clark 9 dau 3 PA
William M Clark 3 son NY
410
Kate M Clark 73 Head PA sh wd
Lucille S Clark 40 dau PA sh single book keeper, Forestry office
Herman A Fleschutz 67 Head wd H4 PA sh
William R Deetrich 36 SiL M H4 PA sp warden, county poor farm
Florence M Deetrich 39 dau M C2 PA sp optometrist, eye fitting
Florence H Deetrich 0/12? grdau PA
Source Citation
Year: 1940;
Census Place: Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania;
Roll: T627_3600;
Page: 8A;
Enumeration District: 53-6
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.
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John C Ridlon in the 1940 United States Federal Census
Name: John C Ridlon
Respondent: Yes
Age: 50
birth year: abt 1890
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Michigan
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania
Street: 606 Ross Street
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania
Residence in 1935: Same House
Sheet Number: 8A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 153
Occupation: Proprietor
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 3600
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 1st year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 48
Class of Worker: Employer
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
606 Ross ST
John C Ridlon 50 Head 9th MI sh proprietor, retail hardware
Mona I Ridlon 51 wife H4 IL sh
Berdella I Ridlon 17 dau H3 NH sh
604
Malcolm F Clark 45 Head H4 PA sh Time Keeper, state Highway
Mary M Clark 42 wife H4 PA sh
Jean L Clark 9 dau 3 PA
William M Clark 3 son NY
410
Kate M Clark 73 Head PA sh wd
Lucille S Clark 40 dau PA sh single book keeper, Forestry office
Herman A Fleschutz 67 Head wd H4 PA sh
William R Deetrich 36 SiL M H4 PA sp warden, county poor farm
Florence M Deetrich 39 dau M C2 PA sp optometrist, eye fitting
Florence H Deetrich 0/12? grdau PA
Source Citation
Year: 1940; Census Place: Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03600; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 53-6
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.
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| EducationGraduation |
Abt Jun 1940 |
Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA [5] |
| Class of 1940 |
| reunion |
Abt 5 Aug 1960 |
Sweden Valley, Sweden, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA [5] |
| Class of 1940, 20th reunion Saturday night at the Coudersport Golf Club, 26 members: Betty Lyman Good, Birdella Ridlon Haskins, Wm Roche Donald Gould, Walter Lehman, Arthur Logue Jr, Virginia Rossman Quimby, John Vosick. Christine Neefe Baumann, Marguerite Bruzzie Petrie, Mary Smith Palmquist, Anna Lee Snyder Troy, Peggy Dann Shalkowski, Dorothy Haupt Wilson, Leona Froebel Hopper, Ethel White Phelps. Arthur Metzger, Omar Doud, Robert Angood Lois Chamberlin Carey, Barbara Abercrombie White, Francis Barrett, Erwin Whitney, Raymond Ingalls, Jim Darrin. |
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Paula Pesock Mitchell FB Coudersport...
May 14 2024
· 1940 Coudersport graduates at 20th reunion Attracts 26 Members
- Potter Enterprise, Aug 10, 1960
Class of 1940, 20th reunion Saturday night at the Coudersport Golf Club, 26 members:
Betty Lyman Good,
Birdella Ridlon Haskins,
Wm Roche
Donald Gould,
Walter Lehman,
Arthur Logue Jr,
Virginia Rossman Quimby,
John Vosick.
Christine Neefe Baumann,
Marguerite Bruzzie Petrie,
Mary Smith Palmquist,
Anna Lee Snyder Troy,
Peggy Dann Shalkowski,
Dorothy Haupt Wilson,
Leona Froebel Hopper,
Ethel White Phelps.
Arthur Metzger,
Omar Doud,
Robert Angood
Lois Chamberlin Carey,
Barbara Abercrombie White,
Francis Barrett,
Erwin Whitney,
Raymond Ingalls,
Jim Darrin.
Comments
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Dann Shalkowski Sr.
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| Death |
9 May 2018 |
Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA [4] |
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Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 5/10/2018
THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018
Birdella Grant (Ridlon) Haskins, 95, a long-time resident of Coudersport, PA
Birdella Grant (Ridlon) Haskins
Birdella Grant (Ridlon) Haskins, 95, a long-time resident of Coudersport, PA passed away at her home on Wednesday, May 9, 2018.
She married Howard B. Haskins in Coudersport on May 25, 1946, they shared 55 years of marriage together prior to his death in 2002.
She was born on April 8, 1923 in North Stratford, New Hampshire, the daughter of the late John C. and Irene (Grant) Ridlon.
Birdella graduated from Coudersport High School and continued her education at Bryant and Stratton College. Her primary occupation consisted of owning and operating the former Birdella Grabe Furniture Store located in Coudersport. In addition, she was employed by her family’s hardware store, Ridlon Hardware, for over a decade and also served as the personal secretary to well-known attorney, John Mahaley, from 1946 until 1957.
Birdella was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Coudersport for over 50 years, serving as church secretary during many of those years. She was a member of the Charles Cole Hospital Auxiliary, the Coudersport Office Girls and was an active volunteer with the Red Cross Blood Mobile. Her hobbies and interests included gardening, hosting family events and reading, as she was involved in many book clubs. Birdella will be remembered by family and friends for her caring personality and kind-hearted nature.
Left to cherish her memory are,
- her son and daughter-in-law, John H. and Cris Haskins of Coudersport;
granddaughters,
- Shannon Haskins and
- Brittany Haskins, both of Coudersport;
- one great-granddaughter, Oaklynn Kibbe;
one great-grandson and great-granddaughter on the way;
many dear friends.
In addition to her parents, Birdella was preceded in death by her husband, Howard.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Birdella’s name to either, Eulalia Cemetery, c/o Donna Lehman, P.O. Box 226, Coudersport, PA 16915 or an organization of your choice.
Birdella’s funeral service will be held on Monday, May 14, 2018, 2:00 p.m. at the Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home, Ltd., 210 North East Street, Coudersport, PA 16915. There will be one hour of visitation prior to service from 1:00 p.m. until time of service. Pastor Carl Greene will be officiating and burial will take place in Eulalia Cemetery.
To share your fondest memories of Birdella or to sign her guestbook, please visit www.thomasfickinger.com. Local funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home, Ltd., Coudersport.
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 5/10/2018 09:31:00 PM 2 comments
- age 95; Solomon's Words of Wisdom: Birdella Grant (Ridlon) Haskins, 95, a long-time resident of Coudersport, PA passed away at her home on Wednesday, May 9, 2018.
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Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 5/10/2018
THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018
Birdella Grant (Ridlon) Haskins, 95, a long-time resident of Coudersport, PA
Birdella Grant (Ridlon) Haskins
Birdella Grant (Ridlon) Haskins, 95, a long-time resident of Coudersport, PA passed away at her home on Wednesday, May 9, 2018.
She married Howard… |
| Obituary |
10 May 2018 |
Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Solomon's Words of Wisdom: Birdella Grant (Ridlon) Haskins, 95, a long-time resident of Coudersport, PA passed away at her home on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. |
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Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 5/10/2018
THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018
Birdella Grant (Ridlon) Haskins, 95, a long-time resident of Coudersport, PA
Birdella Grant (Ridlon) Haskins
Birdella Grant (Ridlon) Haskins, 95, a long-time resident of Coudersport, PA passed away at her home on Wednesday, May 9, 2018.
She married Howard B. Haskins in Coudersport on May 25, 1946, they shared 55 years of marriage together prior to his death in 2002.
She was born on April 8, 1923 in North Stratford, New Hampshire, the daughter of the late John C. and Irene (Grant) Ridlon.
Birdella graduated from Coudersport High School and continued her education at Bryant and Stratton College. Her primary occupation consisted of owning and operating the former Birdella Grabe Furniture Store located in Coudersport. In addition, she was employed by her family’s hardware store, Ridlon Hardware, for over a decade and also served as the personal secretary to well-known attorney, John Mahaley, from 1946 until 1957.
Birdella was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Coudersport for over 50 years, serving as church secretary during many of those years. She was a member of the Charles Cole Hospital Auxiliary, the Coudersport Office Girls and was an active volunteer with the Red Cross Blood Mobile. Her hobbies and interests included gardening, hosting family events and reading, as she was involved in many book clubs. Birdella will be remembered by family and friends for her caring personality and kind-hearted nature.
Left to cherish her memory are,
- her son and daughter-in-law, John H. and Cris Haskins of Coudersport;
granddaughters,
- Shannon Haskins and
- Brittany Haskins, both of Coudersport;
- one great-granddaughter, Oaklynn Kibbe;
one great-grandson and great-granddaughter on the way;
many dear friends.
In addition to her parents, Birdella was preceded in death by her husband, Howard.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Birdella’s name to either, Eulalia Cemetery, c/o Donna Lehman, P.O. Box 226, Coudersport, PA 16915 or an organization of your choice.
Birdella’s funeral service will be held on Monday, May 14, 2018, 2:00 p.m. at the Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home, Ltd., 210 North East Street, Coudersport, PA 16915. There will be one hour of visitation prior to service from 1:00 p.m. until time of service. Pastor Carl Greene will be officiating and burial will take place in Eulalia Cemetery.
To share your fondest memories of Birdella or to sign her guestbook, please visit www.thomasfickinger.com. Local funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home, Ltd., Coudersport.
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 5/10/2018 09:31:00 PM 2 comments
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Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 5/10/2018
THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018
Birdella Grant (Ridlon) Haskins, 95, a long-time resident of Coudersport, PA
Birdella Grant (Ridlon) Haskins
Birdella Grant (Ridlon) Haskins, 95, a long-time resident of Coudersport, PA passed away at her home on Wednesday, May 9, 2018.
She married Howard… |
| Race |
White [1, 2] |
| Name |
Birdella Grant Haskins mrs [4] |
| Name |
Birdella Ridlon [2, 3] |
| Burial |
14 May 2018 |
Eulalia Cemetery, Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA [4] |
- - burial will take place in Eulalia Cemetery.
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Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 5/10/2018
THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018
Birdella Grant (Ridlon) Haskins, 95, a long-time resident of Coudersport, PA
Birdella Grant (Ridlon) Haskins
Birdella Grant (Ridlon) Haskins, 95, a long-time resident of Coudersport, PA passed away at her home on Wednesday, May 9, 2018.
She married Howard B. Haskins in Coudersport on May 25, 1946, they shared 55 years of marriage together prior to his death in 2002.
She was born on April 8, 1923 in North Stratford, New Hampshire, the daughter of the late John C. and Irene (Grant) Ridlon.
Birdella graduated from Coudersport High School and continued her education at Bryant and Stratton College. Her primary occupation consisted of owning and operating the former Birdella Grabe Furniture Store located in Coudersport. In addition, she was employed by her family’s hardware store, Ridlon Hardware, for over a decade and also served as the personal secretary to well-known attorney, John Mahaley, from 1946 until 1957.
Birdella was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Coudersport for over 50 years, serving as church secretary during many of those years. She was a member of the Charles Cole Hospital Auxiliary, the Coudersport Office Girls and was an active volunteer with the Red Cross Blood Mobile. Her hobbies and interests included gardening, hosting family events and reading, as she was involved in many book clubs. Birdella will be remembered by family and friends for her caring personality and kind-hearted nature.
Left to cherish her memory are,
- her son and daughter-in-law, John H. and Cris Haskins of Coudersport;
granddaughters,
- Shannon Haskins and
- Brittany Haskins, both of Coudersport;
- one great-granddaughter, Oaklynn Kibbe;
one great-grandson and great-granddaughter on the way;
many dear friends.
In addition to her parents, Birdella was preceded in death by her husband, Howard.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Birdella’s name to either, Eulalia Cemetery, c/o Donna Lehman, P.O. Box 226, Coudersport, PA 16915 or an organization of your choice.
Birdella’s funeral service will be held on Monday, May 14, 2018, 2:00 p.m. at the Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home, Ltd., 210 North East Street, Coudersport, PA 16915. There will be one hour of visitation prior to service from 1:00 p.m. until time of service. Pastor Carl Greene will be officiating and
- burial will take place in Eulalia Cemetery.
To share your fondest memories of Birdella or to sign her guestbook, please visit www.thomasfickinger.com. Local funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home, Ltd., Coudersport.
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 5/10/2018 09:31:00 PM 2 comments:
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Blogger Scott Bruzzi said...
I’m saddened to hear the passing of Mrs. Birdella Haskins. You were a pillar of our community and lady who possessed all the social graces.
Friday, May 11, 2018 at 5:25:00 PM EDT
Anonymous Anonymous said...
The kindness of Birdella and Howard Haskins allowed many of us a way to buy furniture by making small weekly payments with no interest.
Friday, May 11, 2018 at 7:49:00 PM EDT
- Birdella’s funeral service will be held on Monday, May 14, 2018, 2:00 p.m. at the Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home,- burial will take place in Eulalia Cemetery.
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