| Name |
Freeman, Steven Milton [1] |
- Joanne Predmore Freeman
November 3, 1936 ~ January 23, 2022 (age 85)
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Obituary
JoAnne Predmore Freeman, 85, of Coudersport, died Sunday, January 23, 2022 at UPMC Cole Memorial with family at her side.
JoAnne was born on November 3, 1936, in Coudersport, PA, the daughter of the late Edward M Gillon and Greta (Taubert) Gillon.
On October 12, 2002 she married the Milton S Freeman former at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Coudersport, Pa. They celebrated 19 years of marriage, until his passing on October 17, 2021.
JoAnne was a life time resident of Coudersport area and a graduate Coudersport High School, Class of 1955. She worked on the Predmore dairy farm for 30 years, volunteered for the Coudersport Ambulance and was Summit Township Tax Collector.
JoAnne was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, President and member TOPS and enjoyed quilting, knitting, needlepoint, crossword puzzles and spending time with family.
JoAnne is survived
sisters,
- Jean Gillon Chuvala of Burnsville, NC;
- Georgiana Gillon Kiley of Whiting, NJ;
sister in-law Ann Predmore (Calvin) Smith,
children,
- Carol Predmore Davis of McKinney,TX;
- Bruce Predmore of Hotchkiss, CO;
- John (Thelma) Predmore of Casa Grande,AZ;
step children;
- Deborah (Robert) Hults of Millerstown;
- Steven (Linda) Freeman of Coudersport;
- Linda ( Victor ) Brown of Coudersport;
- Jeffrey (Mary) Freeman of Coudersport;
- Lorraine (William) Brown of Milan;
- Mary Jo Freeman of Coudersport;
- Emily Jo (Daniel) Skelton of Fisherville, IN; Coudersport;
18 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren, and a great great grandson.
In addition to her parents and second husband, Joanne was preceded by
- her first husband, Homer Bruce Predmore on January 31, 1999,
- a sister Mary Gillon Greenawalt,
- a daughter, Cindy Predmore Leuer and
- a step son, Mark Freeman.
There will be no service or visitation. The family has entrusted the Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home, 210 North East St., Coudersport, PA 16915 with her arrangements.
A celebration of JoAnne’s life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of Flowers family suggest memorial contributions in JoAnne’s name to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516 P.O. Box 758516 or a charity of your choice.
To share your fondest memories of JoAnne or to sign her guestbook, please visit www.thomasfickinger.com.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Joanne Predmore Freeman, please visit our floral store.
Services
NO SERVICES TO BE HELD
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| Suffix |
Sr. |
| Birth |
22 Jun 1952 |
Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA  |
- the eldest son of Milton S. Freeman and Betty Palmatier Freeman
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| Gender |
Male |
| EducationGraduation |
1971 |
London, London, England [1] |
| London Central High School |
| _MILT |
Between 27 Apr 1972 and 31 Oct 1994 |
| Steve served his nation throughout the United States and Europe in the US Air Force from April 27, 1972 to October 31, 1994, retiring with the rank of Master Sgt. His duty assignments were located in New York (two tours), Alaska, Wyoming, Germany, and Nevada. Steve’s duties included heating, plumbing and Civil Engineering taskings. He received numerous commendations and a prestigious thank you from President Reagan as he was hand-picked for a special project. |
| Residence |
1975 |
Schuylerville, Saratoga, New York, USA [1] |
| Employer: Air Force; Sergeant Occupation: Sergeant |
| _MILT |
1977 |
Newhalen, Lake And Peninsula, Alaska, USA |
| US Air Force. Newenhan? Potter Enterprise |
| _MILT |
1978 |
Cheyenne, Laramie, Wyoming, USA |
| Francis E. Warren US Air Force base, wife & daughter Sarah joining him. |
| Death |
13 Apr 2024 |
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Paul Lynn Gardner Admin
Group expert
· 16 April 2024
· STEVEN MILTON FREEMAN SR.
OBITUARY 1952-2024
Steven Milton Freeman, of Coudersport, PA passed away at his home with family members at his side, on Saturday, April 13, 2024, following a lengthy illness.
Steve was born June 22, 1952, in Coudersport, the eldest son of Milton S. Freeman and Betty Palmatier Freeman.
Steve served his nation throughout the United States and Europe in the US Air Force from April 27, 1972 to October 31, 1994, retiring with the rank of Master Sgt. His duty assignments were located in New York (two tours), Alaska, Wyoming, Germany, and Nevada. Steve’s duties included heating, plumbing and Civil Engineering taskings. He received numerous commendations and a prestigious thank you from President Reagan as he was hand-picked for a special project.
Upon retiring from the military, Steve was employed by Wending Creek Farms of Coudersport from 1994 until civilian retirement in 2022.
Steve was known for his incredible humor, wit, lifelong compassion for storytelling, pulling pranks, and helping family and friends. He was a very proud Poppop to his six grandchildren and enjoyed teasing them and making them smile. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, gardening, hunting, camping, taking family trips, and producing maple syrup at Wending Creek Farms.
Steve is survived by his loving wife of 49 years,
Linda Dawn Polmateer Freeman, children;
Sarah (James) Gilmore of Charleston, SC;
Martha (Brad) Brown of Mifflinville;
Steven (Leslie) Freeman, JR of Birdsboro;
6 grandchildren; Alex Fletcher, Elizabeth Gilmore, Logan Gilmore, Brayden Brown, Novella Freeman, Ellory Freeman.
Siblings:
Deborah (Robert) Hults of Millerstown;
Linda (Victor) Brown of Coudersport;
Jeffrey (Mary) Freeman Coudersport;
Lorraine (William) Brown of Mila;
Emily (Daniel) Skelton of Noblesville, IN;
and a sister-in-law, Mary Freeman of Coudersport.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by
his brother Mark Freeman.
Steve’s in-laws, always thought of as siblings, are;
Nellie (Jeff) Dumas of Schuylerville, NY;
Chip (Sue) Polmateer of Schuylerville, NY;
Ron (Pam) Polmateer of East Durham, NY;
Dennis (Carrie) Polmateer of Freeport, NY;
Lisa Biss of Middle Grove, NY;
Beverly (Jim) Moras of Watervliet, NY;
Mark Polmateer and Mikel McLeod of Chattanooga, TN.
We would like to extend a heartfelt and sincere thank you to the local Hospice team and very special family members that took extraordinary care of Steve during his journey.
Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects, from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm, Friday, April 19, 2024, at Fickinger Funeral Home, 210 North East St., Coudersport, followed by a memorial service at 3:00 pm, with Military Honors provided by the Potter County Honor Guard.
The interment will be in Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville, NY at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Teacher’s Pet Rescue, 19 Blackberry Ln., Coudersport, PA 16915, and/or Wounded Warriors Project-LEEK .
To share a memory or condolence visit www.thomasfickinger.com.
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Linda Goodnoe Russell
Love and prayers to his family, such a family legacy of service
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Leslee Jane Masolotte
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Condolences to the family and friends. Thank you for your service! ????????
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Londa Wilson
My condolences to the family ??????????????????
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Dorothy Carr
May he rest in peace. Prayers for the family.
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Julie Dingman
So sorry for your loss, love and hugs to you all!!
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- age 52. at his home with family members at his side, following a lengthy illness.
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| Person ID |
I87531 |
WETZEL-SPRING |
| Father |
Freeman, Milton Stanley, b. 18 Apr 1932, Sweden Twp, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA d. 17 Oct 2021 (Age 89 years) |
| Relationship |
natural |
| Mother |
Palmatier, Betty Ann, b. 29 Jul 1930 d. 11 Jul 1984, Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 53 years) |
| Relationship |
natural |
| Marriage |
6 Aug 1950 |
- In addition to his parents, Milton was preceded by his first wife, Betty Ann (Palmatier) Freeman on July 11, 1984, his second wife, Barbara (Butz) Freeman on March 28, 2000, sisters, Margaret Gross, Marie Greenwalt, Onley Easton, and Alberta Easton and a step daughter, Cindy Predmore Levier.
Milton's 1st marriage: In addition to his parents, Milton was preceded by his first wife, Betty Ann (Palmatier) Freeman on July 11, 1984, his second wife, Barbara (Butz) Freeman on March 28, 2000, sisters, Margaret Gross, Marie Greenwalt, Onley Easton, and Alberta Easton and a step daughter, Cindy Predmore Levier.
- Milton's 1st marriage: In addition to his parents, Milton was preceded by his first wife, Betty Ann (Palmatier) Freeman on July 11, 1984, his second wife, Barbara (Butz) Freeman on March 28, 2000, sisters, Margaret Gross, Marie Greenwalt, Onley Easton, and Alberta Easton and a step daughter, Cindy Predmore Levier.
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| Family ID |
F11097 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Family |
Polmateer, Linda 'Dawn' |
| Marriage |
18 Jan 1975 [1] |
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Linda Polmateer weds Steven Milton Freeman
The Post-Star
Glens Falls, New York •
Thu, Feb 13, 1975 p7
wetzupdoc • 19 April 2024
• Linda Polmateer Is Bride Of Steven Milton Freeman
Miss Linda Dawn Polmateer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Polmateer of Windy Hill Road, Schuylerville and Steven Milton Freeman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Milton S. Freeman of Couldersport, Pa., were united in marriage Jan. 18 at the Schuylerville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Hugh Templeton officiating.
Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a long white velvet and crepe gowp with Victorian styling, accented by white lace and train. Her fingertip veil fell from a rhinestone headpiece. She carried white roses and babies' breath on a white Bible.
Miss Nellie Beth Polmateer was her sister's maid of honor. She wore a blue crepe gown similar in style to that of the bride. Lisa Polmateer, sister of the bride, and Brenda Holmes, a cousin of the bride, were bridesmaids.
Mark Lightner was best man and other attendants to the bridegroom were Roger Ruggles and Bruce Butler. Howard Polmateer Jr., brother of the bride, and Jeff Freeman, brother of the bridegroom, were ushers. The bride is a 1973 graduate of Schuylerville Central School and BOCES school of cosmetology. She is employed at Stevens and Thompson, Middle Falls.
Her husband is a 1971 graduate of London Central High School, London, England. He is a sergeant with the Air Force stationed at Ketchums Corners Air Base.
Following a wedding trip to Montreal, the couple is residing in Schuylerville..
United States
New York
Glens Falls
The Post-Star
1975
Feb
13
Page 7
Linda Polmateer weds Steven Milton Freeman
- for 49 years, when Steve passed away. Miss Linda Dawn Polmateer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Polmateer of Windy Hill Road, Schuylerville and Steven Milton Freeman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Milton S. Freeman of Couldersport, Pa., were united in marriage Jan. 18 at the Schuylerville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Hugh Templeton officiating. Given in marriage by her father,
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Freeman, Steven Milton weds Linda Polmateer News_Post-Star19750213p7
20240419GHLn-
Linda Polmateer weds Steven Milton Freeman
The Post-Star
Glens Falls, New York •
Thu, Feb 13, 1975 p7
wetzupdoc • 19 April 2024
• Linda Polmateer Is Bride Of Steven Milton Freeman
Miss Linda Dawn Polmateer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Polmateer of Windy Hill Road, Schuylerville and Steven Milton Freeman, son of Mr. and… |
| residence jt |
1978 |
Cheyenne, Laramie, Wyoming, USA |
| Francis E. Warren US Air Force base |
| Children |
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| Family ID |
F53180 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
1952 - 2024 (71 years)
