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· 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
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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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- Joanne Predmore Freeman
November 3, 1936 ~ January 23, 2022 (age 85)
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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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