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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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Maxine J. Shear
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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Maxine J. Shear
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… |
- [S2282] Ancestry.com, Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1940-1955, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Lehi, UT, USA; Date: 2019;), Centre Daily Times; Publication Date: 2 Nov 1999; Publication Place: State College, Pennsylvania, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/756883805/?article=7f4a0e75-d8cf-4f8c-b769-83fa0cf73c9a&focus=0.53306746,0.108044796,0.96233314,0.3994522&xid=3355.
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By CHRIS KREWSON
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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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- [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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- [S2507] Ancestry.com, Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-1999, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Lehi, UT, USA; Date: 2020;), The Potter Enterprise; Publication Date: 11/ Jun/ 1969; Publication Place: Coudersport, Pennsylvania, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/291918631/?article=309f5cae-cc12-45c2-86de-8b1cd915878c&focus=0.5062154,0.23812693,0.6245665,0.4816762&xid=3398.
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Married, Thos R Shear III & Mary Sue Ford June 7 1969 Grove City; Patty Yentzer Perigo...
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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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