Obituary of Doris Vosburg
Doris Vosburg, 82, of Smithfield Twp., PA, passed away with her family by her side on Monday, February 08, 2016 at Bradford County Manor following an extended illness.
She was born on September 8, 1933 in Towanda, PA the daughter of the late Leslie and Wilma Craig Schill.
Doris grew up in the Big Pond area, graduating from Troy High School. She married Vern Vosburg in 1952 and celebrated 45 years of marriage prior to his passing in 1997. Doris was a homemaker, staying home to raise her 6 children. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Doris enjoyed playing the piano and continued to do so while at the Manor. She also had a beautiful voice, singing for many years in the church choir and also the choir at the Manor. Doris attended the East Smithfield United Methodist Church and in later years the Mt. Pisgah Wesleyan Church. Doris enjoyed bowling and was on a league for many years. She was an active member of the ELKS Lodge 1148, where her husband was a member for many years. Doris was a member of the East Smithfield Senior Center.
She is predeceased by her husband Vern Vosburg, son-in-law Frank Morgan, grandson Michael Morgan, great-granddaughter Macey Leonard, aunt Arlene Snedicor, nephew Gary Adams, great-nephew Corey Adams, step-father Guy Stewart, step-brother Dale Stewart, brother-in-law Howard Swope, and dear friend Robert McDermott.
Doris is survived by her children Dale M. and Nancy Vosburg of Bentley Creek, PA, Kim L. Vosburg of Columbia Crossroads, PA, Denise L. and Bruce Wood of East Smithfield, PA, Dawn A. Morgan of Elmira Heights, NY, Kirk V. Vosburg of Bradenton, FL, and Jan L. and Jennifer Vosburg of East Smithfiled, PA, grandchildren Jason and Jess Vosburg, Kyle Leonard and Caitlin Cushna-Leonard, Jamie and Suzanne Vosburg, Dylan Vosburg and Brenda, Katrina and Shannon Oswald, Jolynn and Shawn park, O.B. and Katie Wood, Emily and Matt Brown, Andrea Belawske, Matt Morgan, Brittany and Michael Jungquist, Shane Vosburg, Tyler Vosburg, Nicolas Vosburg, Benjamin Vosburg, Douglas Vosburg, and Allyson Vosburg, great-grandchildren Wyatt, Walker, Chloe, Kellum, Alex, L.J., Jordyn, Hannah, Trevor, Taylor, Hope, Scarlett, Luna, Caleb, Rona, Brooklyn, and Michael, sister Carol Adams of Wysox, PA, uncle and his wife Robert and Doris Craig, niece Delores Smith of Athens, PA, nephew and his wife Ron and Joanie Vosburg, and nephews Danny Adams and Randy Adams.
Friends and family may call on Saturday, February 13, 2016 from 3pm – 5pm at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the funeral home at 5pm with the Rev. Lynn Ensign officiating.
The family wishes to thank the Staff at the Bradford County Manor for the wonderful care given to our loved one during her stay.
Burial will be in Union Cemetery, East Smithfield, PA at the convenience of the family.
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Saturday
13
February
Visitation at Funeral Home
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Saturday, February 13, 2016
Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home And Cremation Services, Inc.
225 S. Main Street
Athens, Pennsylvania, United States
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Saturday
13
February
Memorial
5:00 pm
Saturday, February 13, 2016
Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home And Cremation Services, Inc.
225 South Main Street
Athens, Pennsylvania, United States
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Union Cemetery
P.O. Box 12,
East Smithfield, Pennsylvania, United States
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225 South Main St.
Athens, PA 18810
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