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Silvis, Arthur R. |
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MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2015
Arthur R. "Bud" Silvis, Jr., 86, of 1012 Lafferty Lane, Bradford, PA
Arthur R. "Bud" Silvis, Jr.
Arthur R. "Bud" Silvis, Jr., 86, of 1012 Lafferty Lane, Bradford, PA, passed away, Sunday, June 28, 2015, at Warren Manor.
Born January 4, 1929, in Olean he was the son of the late Arthur R. and Thesa (Burdick) Silvis, Sr. Mr. Silvis attended Bradford Area Schools.
On December 31, 1949 in Bradford he married Dorothy A. (Allison) Silvis who died January 24, 1983, later on January 5, 1991, he married Yvonne "Bonnie" Silvis who died December 30, 2010.
WWII Veteran
He enlisted in the United States Navy on January 29, 1946 and served during WW II Gilmore and USS Sarsfield. He was honorably discharged December 10, 1947.
He had been employed at Kendall-Witco Refinery in the shipping Department and retired after more than 30 years of service. He was a member of the Quarter Century Club at Witco.
He was an avid hunter, and enjoyed fishing.
Surviving are
two daughters,
- Kimberly Giordano, and
- Pamela Johnson,
- a son, Merle Silvis, all of Bradford,
five step children,
several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Friends are invited to attend
- a graveside service at Fairview Cemetery, in Port Allegany
at 11:00am on Friday, July 3, 2015, with Rev. Mark Rusnak, Chaplain of Asdra Care Hospice of Erie, officiating. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.
Memorials if desired may be made to the American Cancer Society.
On line condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 6/29/2015 03:34:00 PM 0 comments
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FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2015
Merle E. Silvis, 64, of 68 Oakwood Ave., Bradford, PA
Merle E. Silvis
Merle E. Silvis, 64, of 68 Oakwood Ave., Bradford, PA passed away Thursday, July 23, 2015 at The Bradford Manor.
Born October 17, 1950 in Bradford, he was the son of the late Arthur R. and Dorothy R. (Allison) Silvis.
On December 27, 1997, he married Sheryl (Galbreath) Silvis, who survives.
He was a 1968 graduate of Bradford Area High School.
He began his career with the Bradford City Fire Department on Oct 8, 1973. During his tenure with the department, he was active with the City Ambulance and was one of the first certified EMT's. He fought many of the major Bradford Fires, including the Main St. Block and The Dresser Home. He also served as the City of Bradford Code Enforcement Officer, and made it to the rank of Captain prior to his retirement on January 31, 2011.
In addition to his duties with the City of Bradford Fire Department, he served for many years as the Code Enforcement officer for Bradford Township until the time of his death. He also worked as a security guard for Bradford Regional Medical Center for over 30 years as well as owning and operating Timeless Treasures with his wife.
He was an avid fisherman and hunter and enjoyed antiquing.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his two children,
- Matthew (Jody) Silvis of Bradford and
- Alyssa Silvis, of California;
five step children,
- Adam Armstrong, of Bradford,
- Christie (Everett) Smith, of Bradford,
- Nicole Armstrong, of West Chester,
- Jennifer Armstrong, of Pittsburgh and
- Kyle Grandinetti, of Bradford;
two sisters,
- Kimberly Giodano, of Bradford;
- Pamela Johnson, of Bradford;
three grandchildren,
- Joshua Silvis,
- Eddy Silvis and
- Vedder Silvis;
three step grandchildren,
- Chyenne Smith,
- Donovan Smith, and
- Aryana Grandinetti;
his mother and father in law,
- Richard and Beverly Galbreath of Florida;
three sisters in law,
- Kathy (Karl) Niemeyer of West Chester,
- Karen (David) Anderson of Florida and
- Brenda (Richard) Cook, also of Florida;
a brother in law, Richard (Cindy) Galbreath of Oklahoma
and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends are invited to attend graveside services in Oak Hill Cemetery on the Fireman's Memorial Lot at 11 AM on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 with Rev. Matthew Blake, pastor of the Bradford Area Parish, officiating. Memorial contributions, if desired, can be made to the family, c/o Bradford City Firefighters Local #655, 25 Chestnut St., or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.
On line condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 7/24/2015 05:36:00 PM 0 comments
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Silvis, Merle E obit SolsWords
20190108HAV-
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2015
Merle E. Silvis, 64, of 68 Oakwood Ave.,Bradford, PA
Merle E. Silvis
Merle E. Silvis, 64, of 68 Oakwood Ave.,Bradford, PA passed away Thursday, July 23, 2015 at The Bradford Manor.
Born October 17, 1950 in Bradford, he was the son of the late Arthur R. and Dorothy R. (Allison) Silvis.
On December 27, 1997, he… |
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Jr. |
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4 Jan 1929 |
Olean, Cattaraugus, New York, USA  |
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MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2015
Arthur R. "Bud" Silvis, Jr., 86, of 1012 Lafferty Lane, Bradford, PA
Arthur R. "Bud" Silvis, Jr.
Arthur R. "Bud" Silvis, Jr., 86, of 1012 Lafferty Lane, Bradford, PA, passed away, Sunday, June 28, 2015, at Warren Manor.
Born January 4, 1929, in Olean he was the son of the late Arthur R. and Thesa (Burdick) Silvis, Sr. Mr. Silvis attended Bradford Area Schools.
On December 31, 1949 in Bradford he married Dorothy A. (Allison) Silvis who died January 24, 1983, later on January 5, 1991, he married Yvonne "Bonnie" Silvis who died December 30, 2010.
WWII Veteran
He enlisted in the United States Navy on January 29, 1946 and served during WW II Gilmore and USS Sarsfield. He was honorably discharged December 10, 1947.
He had been employed at Kendall-Witco Refinery in the shipping Department and retired after more than 30 years of service. He was a member of the Quarter Century Club at Witco.
He was an avid hunter, and enjoyed fishing.
Surviving are
two daughters,
- Kimberly Giordano, and
- Pamela Johnson,
- a son, Merle Silvis, all of Bradford,
five step children,
several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Friends are invited to attend
- a graveside service at Fairview Cemetery, in Port Allegany
at 11:00am on Friday, July 3, 2015, with Rev. Mark Rusnak, Chaplain of Asdra Care Hospice of Erie, officiating. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.
Memorials if desired may be made to the American Cancer Society.
On line condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 6/29/2015 03:34:00 PM 0 comments
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Male |
| Education |
Bradford, McKean, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Bradford area schools |
- 20190108HAv-
MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2015
Arthur R. "Bud" Silvis, Jr., 86, of 1012 Lafferty Lane, Bradford, PA
Arthur R. "Bud" Silvis, Jr.
Arthur R. "Bud" Silvis, Jr., 86, of 1012 Lafferty Lane, Bradford, PA, passed away, Sunday, June 28, 2015, at Warren Manor.
Born January 4, 1929, in Olean he was the son of the late Arthur R. and Thesa (Burdick) Silvis, Sr. Mr. Silvis attended Bradford Area Schools.
On December 31, 1949 in Bradford he married Dorothy A. (Allison) Silvis who died January 24, 1983, later on January 5, 1991, he married Yvonne "Bonnie" Silvis who died December 30, 2010.
WWII Veteran
He enlisted in the United States Navy on January 29, 1946 and served during WW II Gilmore and USS Sarsfield. He was honorably discharged December 10, 1947.
He had been employed at Kendall-Witco Refinery in the shipping Department and retired after more than 30 years of service. He was a member of the Quarter Century Club at Witco.
He was an avid hunter, and enjoyed fishing.
Surviving are
two daughters,
- Kimberly Giordano, and
- Pamela Johnson,
- a son, Merle Silvis, all of Bradford,
five step children,
several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Friends are invited to attend
- a graveside service at Fairview Cemetery, in Port Allegany
at 11:00am on Friday, July 3, 2015, with Rev. Mark Rusnak, Chaplain of Asdra Care Hospice of Erie, officiating. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.
Memorials if desired may be made to the American Cancer Society.
On line condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 6/29/2015 03:34:00 PM 0 comments
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Bud |
- 20190108HAv-
MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2015
Arthur R. "Bud" Silvis, Jr., 86, of 1012 Lafferty Lane, Bradford, PA
Arthur R. "Bud" Silvis, Jr.
Arthur R. "Bud" Silvis, Jr., 86, of 1012 Lafferty Lane, Bradford, PA, passed away, Sunday, June 28, 2015, at Warren Manor.
Born January 4, 1929, in Olean he was the son of the late Arthur R. and Thesa (Burdick) Silvis, Sr. Mr. Silvis attended Bradford Area Schools.
On December 31, 1949 in Bradford he married Dorothy A. (Allison) Silvis who died January 24, 1983, later on January 5, 1991, he married Yvonne "Bonnie" Silvis who died December 30, 2010.
WWII Veteran
He enlisted in the United States Navy on January 29, 1946 and served during WW II Gilmore and USS Sarsfield. He was honorably discharged December 10, 1947.
He had been employed at Kendall-Witco Refinery in the shipping Department and retired after more than 30 years of service. He was a member of the Quarter Century Club at Witco.
He was an avid hunter, and enjoyed fishing.
Surviving are
two daughters,
- Kimberly Giordano, and
- Pamela Johnson,
- a son, Merle Silvis, all of Bradford,
five step children,
several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Friends are invited to attend
- a graveside service at Fairview Cemetery, in Port Allegany
at 11:00am on Friday, July 3, 2015, with Rev. Mark Rusnak, Chaplain of Asdra Care Hospice of Erie, officiating. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.
Memorials if desired may be made to the American Cancer Society.
On line condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 6/29/2015 03:34:00 PM 0 comments
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| Residence |
Bradford, McKean, Pennsylvania, USA |
| of 1012 Lafferty Lane |
- 20190108HAv-
MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2015
Arthur R. "Bud" Silvis, Jr., 86, of 1012 Lafferty Lane, Bradford, PA
Arthur R. "Bud" Silvis, Jr.
Arthur R. "Bud" Silvis, Jr., 86, of 1012 Lafferty Lane, Bradford, PA, passed away, Sunday, June 28, 2015, at Warren Manor.
Born January 4, 1929, in Olean he was the son of the late Arthur R. and Thesa (Burdick) Silvis, Sr. Mr. Silvis attended Bradford Area Schools.
On December 31, 1949 in Bradford he married Dorothy A. (Allison) Silvis who died January 24, 1983, later on January 5, 1991, he married Yvonne "Bonnie" Silvis who died December 30, 2010.
WWII Veteran
He enlisted in the United States Navy on January 29, 1946 and served during WW II Gilmore and USS Sarsfield. He was honorably discharged December 10, 1947.
He had been employed at Kendall-Witco Refinery in the shipping Department and retired after more than 30 years of service. He was a member of the Quarter Century Club at Witco.
He was an avid hunter, and enjoyed fishing.
Surviving are
two daughters,
- Kimberly Giordano, and
- Pamela Johnson,
- a son, Merle Silvis, all of Bradford,
five step children,
several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Friends are invited to attend
- a graveside service at Fairview Cemetery, in Port Allegany
at 11:00am on Friday, July 3, 2015, with Rev. Mark Rusnak, Chaplain of Asdra Care Hospice of Erie, officiating. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.
Memorials if desired may be made to the American Cancer Society.
On line condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 6/29/2015 03:34:00 PM 0 comments
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Bradford, McKean, Pennsylvania, USA |
| at Kendall-Witco Refinery in the shipping Department and retired after more than 30 years of service. |
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MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2015
Arthur R. "Bud" Silvis, Jr., 86, of 1012 Lafferty Lane, Bradford, PA
Arthur R. "Bud" Silvis, Jr.
Arthur R. "Bud" Silvis, Jr., 86, of 1012 Lafferty Lane, Bradford, PA, passed away, Sunday, June 28, 2015, at Warren Manor.
Born January 4, 1929, in Olean he was the son of the late Arthur R. and Thesa (Burdick) Silvis, Sr. Mr. Silvis attended Bradford Area Schools.
On December 31, 1949 in Bradford he married Dorothy A. (Allison) Silvis who died January 24, 1983, later on January 5, 1991, he married Yvonne "Bonnie" Silvis who died December 30, 2010.
WWII Veteran
He enlisted in the United States Navy on January 29, 1946 and served during WW II Gilmore and USS Sarsfield. He was honorably discharged December 10, 1947.
He had been employed at Kendall-Witco Refinery in the shipping Department and retired after more than 30 years of service. He was a member of the Quarter Century Club at Witco.
He was an avid hunter, and enjoyed fishing.
Surviving are
two daughters,
- Kimberly Giordano, and
- Pamela Johnson,
- a son, Merle Silvis, all of Bradford,
five step children,
several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Friends are invited to attend
- a graveside service at Fairview Cemetery, in Port Allegany
at 11:00am on Friday, July 3, 2015, with Rev. Mark Rusnak, Chaplain of Asdra Care Hospice of Erie, officiating. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.
Memorials if desired may be made to the American Cancer Society.
On line condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 6/29/2015 03:34:00 PM 0 comments
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Between 29 Jan 1946 and 10 Dec 1947 |
| US Navy; served aboard the USS Sarsfield |
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MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2015
Arthur R. "Bud" Silvis, Jr., 86, of 1012 Lafferty Lane, Bradford, PA
Arthur R. "Bud" Silvis, Jr.
Arthur R. "Bud" Silvis, Jr., 86, of 1012 Lafferty Lane, Bradford, PA, passed away, Sunday, June 28, 2015, at Warren Manor.
Born January 4, 1929, in Olean he was the son of the late Arthur R. and Thesa (Burdick) Silvis, Sr. Mr. Silvis attended Bradford Area Schools.
On December 31, 1949 in Bradford he married Dorothy A. (Allison) Silvis who died January 24, 1983, later on January 5, 1991, he married Yvonne "Bonnie" Silvis who died December 30, 2010.
WWII Veteran
He enlisted in the United States Navy on January 29, 1946 and served during WW II Gilmore and USS Sarsfield. He was honorably discharged December 10, 1947.
[Note: This is after World War II -jcw]
He had been employed at Kendall-Witco Refinery in the shipping Department and retired after more than 30 years of service. He was a member of the Quarter Century Club at Witco.
He was an avid hunter, and enjoyed fishing.
Surviving are
two daughters,
- Kimberly Giordano, and
- Pamela Johnson,
- a son, Merle Silvis, all of Bradford,
five step children,
several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Friends are invited to attend
- a graveside service at Fairview Cemetery, in Port Allegany
at 11:00am on Friday, July 3, 2015, with Rev. Mark Rusnak, Chaplain of Asdra Care Hospice of Erie, officiating. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.
Memorials if desired may be made to the American Cancer Society.
On line condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 6/29/2015 03:34:00 PM 0 comments
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28 Jun 2015 |
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MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2015
Arthur R. "Bud" Silvis, Jr., 86, of 1012 Lafferty Lane, Bradford, PA
Arthur R. "Bud" Silvis, Jr.
Arthur R. "Bud" Silvis, Jr., 86, of 1012 Lafferty Lane, Bradford, PA, passed away, Sunday, June 28, 2015, at Warren Manor.
Born January 4, 1929, in Olean he was the son of the late Arthur R. and Thesa (Burdick) Silvis, Sr. Mr. Silvis attended Bradford Area Schools.
On December 31, 1949 in Bradford he married Dorothy A. (Allison) Silvis who died January 24, 1983, later on January 5, 1991, he married Yvonne "Bonnie" Silvis who died December 30, 2010.
WWII Veteran
He enlisted in the United States Navy on January 29, 1946 and served during WW II Gilmore and USS Sarsfield. He was honorably discharged December 10, 1947.
He had been employed at Kendall-Witco Refinery in the shipping Department and retired after more than 30 years of service. He was a member of the Quarter Century Club at Witco.
He was an avid hunter, and enjoyed fishing.
Surviving are
two daughters,
- Kimberly Giordano, and
- Pamela Johnson,
- a son, Merle Silvis, all of Bradford,
five step children,
several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Friends are invited to attend
- a graveside service at Fairview Cemetery, in Port Allegany
at 11:00am on Friday, July 3, 2015, with Rev. Mark Rusnak, Chaplain of Asdra Care Hospice of Erie, officiating. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.
Memorials if desired may be made to the American Cancer Society.
On line condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 6/29/2015 03:34:00 PM 0 comments
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FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2015
Merle E. Silvis, 64, of 68 Oakwood Ave.,Bradford, PA
Merle E. Silvis
Merle E. Silvis, 64, of 68 Oakwood Ave.,Bradford, PA passed away Thursday, July 23, 2015 at The Bradford Manor.
Born October 17, 1950 in Bradford, he was the son of the late Arthur R. and Dorothy R. (Allison) Silvis.
On December 27, 1997, he married Sheryl (Galbreath) Silvis, who survives.
He was a 1968 graduate of Bradford Area High School.
He began his career with the Bradford City Fire Department on Oct 8, 1973. During his tenure with the department, he was active with the City Ambulance and was one of the first certified EMT's. He fought many of the major Bradford Fires, including the Main St. Block and The Dresser Home. He also served as the City of Bradford Code Enforcement Officer, and made it to the rank of Captain prior to his retirement on January 31, 2011.
In addition to his duties with the City of Bradford Fire Department, he served for many years as the Code Enforcement officer for Bradford Township until the time of his death. He also worked as a security guard for Bradford Regional Medical Center for over 30 years as well as owning and operating Timeless Treasures with his wife.
He was an avid fisherman and hunter and enjoyed antiquing.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his two children,
- Matthew (Jody) Silvis of Bradford and
- Alyssa Silvis, of California;
five step children,
- Adam Armstrong, of Bradford,
- Christie (Everett) Smith, of Bradford,
- Nicole Armstrong, of West Chester,
- Jennifer Armstrong, of Pittsburgh and
- Kyle Grandinetti, of Bradford;
two sisters,
- Kimberly Giodano, of Bradford;
- Pamela Johnson, of Bradford;
three grandchildren,
- Joshua Silvis,
- Eddy Silvis and
- Vedder Silvis;
three step grandchildren,
- Chyenne Smith,
- Donovan Smith, and
- Aryana Grandinetti;
his mother and father in law,
- Richard and Beverly Galbreath of Florida;
three sisters in law,
- Kathy (Karl) Niemeyer of West Chester,
- Karen (David) Anderson of Florida and
- Brenda (Richard) Cook, also of Florida;
a brother in law, Richard (Cindy) Galbreath of Oklahoma
and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends are invited to attend graveside services in Oak Hill Cemetery on the Fireman's Memorial Lot at 11 AM on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 with Rev. Matthew Blake, pastor of the Bradford Area Parish, officiating. Memorial contributions, if desired, can be made to the family, c/o Bradford City Firefighters Local #655, 25 Chestnut St., or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.
On line condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 7/24/2015 05:36:00 PM 0 comments
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Silvis, Merle E obit SolsWords
20190108HAV-
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2015
Merle E. Silvis, 64, of 68 Oakwood Ave.,Bradford, PA
Merle E. Silvis
Merle E. Silvis, 64, of 68 Oakwood Ave.,Bradford, PA passed away Thursday, July 23, 2015 at The Bradford Manor.
Born October 17, 1950 in Bradford, he was the son of the late Arthur R. and Dorothy R. (Allison) Silvis.
On December 27, 1997, he… |
| Burial |
Abt 1 Jul 2015 |
Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany, McKean, Pennsylvania, USA |
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MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2015
Arthur R. "Bud" Silvis, Jr., 86, of 1012 Lafferty Lane, Bradford, PA
Arthur R. "Bud" Silvis, Jr.
Arthur R. "Bud" Silvis, Jr., 86, of 1012 Lafferty Lane, Bradford, PA, passed away, Sunday, June 28, 2015, at Warren Manor.
Born January 4, 1929, in Olean he was the son of the late Arthur R. and Thesa (Burdick) Silvis, Sr. Mr. Silvis attended Bradford Area Schools.
On December 31, 1949 in Bradford he married Dorothy A. (Allison) Silvis who died January 24, 1983, later on January 5, 1991, he married Yvonne "Bonnie" Silvis who died December 30, 2010.
WWII Veteran
He enlisted in the United States Navy on January 29, 1946 and served during WW II Gilmore and USS Sarsfield. He was honorably discharged December 10, 1947.
He had been employed at Kendall-Witco Refinery in the shipping Department and retired after more than 30 years of service. He was a member of the Quarter Century Club at Witco.
He was an avid hunter, and enjoyed fishing.
Surviving are
two daughters,
- Kimberly Giordano, and
- Pamela Johnson,
- a son, Merle Silvis, all of Bradford,
five step children,
several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Friends are invited to attend
- a graveside service at Fairview Cemetery, in Port Allegany
at 11:00am on Friday, July 3, 2015, with Rev. Mark Rusnak, Chaplain of Asdra Care Hospice of Erie, officiating. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.
Memorials if desired may be made to the American Cancer Society.
On line condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 6/29/2015 03:34:00 PM 0 comments
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FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2015
Merle E. Silvis, 64, of 68 Oakwood Ave.,Bradford, PA
Merle E. Silvis
Merle E. Silvis, 64, of 68 Oakwood Ave.,Bradford, PA passed away Thursday, July 23, 2015 at The Bradford Manor.
Born October 17, 1950 in Bradford, he was the son of the late Arthur R. and Dorothy R. (Allison) Silvis.
On December 27, 1997, he married Sheryl (Galbreath) Silvis, who survives.
He was a 1968 graduate of Bradford Area High School.
He began his career with the Bradford City Fire Department on Oct 8, 1973. During his tenure with the department, he was active with the City Ambulance and was one of the first certified EMT's. He fought many of the major Bradford Fires, including the Main St. Block and The Dresser Home. He also served as the City of Bradford Code Enforcement Officer, and made it to the rank of Captain prior to his retirement on January 31, 2011.
In addition to his duties with the City of Bradford Fire Department, he served for many years as the Code Enforcement officer for Bradford Township until the time of his death. He also worked as a security guard for Bradford Regional Medical Center for over 30 years as well as owning and operating Timeless Treasures with his wife.
He was an avid fisherman and hunter and enjoyed antiquing.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his two children,
- Matthew (Jody) Silvis of Bradford and
- Alyssa Silvis, of California;
five step children,
- Adam Armstrong, of Bradford,
- Christie (Everett) Smith, of Bradford,
- Nicole Armstrong, of West Chester,
- Jennifer Armstrong, of Pittsburgh and
- Kyle Grandinetti, of Bradford;
two sisters,
- Kimberly Giodano, of Bradford;
- Pamela Johnson, of Bradford;
three grandchildren,
- Joshua Silvis,
- Eddy Silvis and
- Vedder Silvis;
three step grandchildren,
- Chyenne Smith,
- Donovan Smith, and
- Aryana Grandinetti;
his mother and father in law,
- Richard and Beverly Galbreath of Florida;
three sisters in law,
- Kathy (Karl) Niemeyer of West Chester,
- Karen (David) Anderson of Florida and
- Brenda (Richard) Cook, also of Florida;
a brother in law, Richard (Cindy) Galbreath of Oklahoma
and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends are invited to attend graveside services in Oak Hill Cemetery on the Fireman's Memorial Lot at 11 AM on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 with Rev. Matthew Blake, pastor of the Bradford Area Parish, officiating. Memorial contributions, if desired, can be made to the family, c/o Bradford City Firefighters Local #655, 25 Chestnut St., or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.
On line condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 7/24/2015 05:36:00 PM 0 comments
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WETZEL-SPRING |
1929 - 2015 (86 years)
