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     His Social Security Number was 180-22-9361.³ Coleman Lee Hill married Carolyn Ellen Atkinson, daughter of Clair William Atkinson and Dorothy Carolyn Eldred.¹ Coleman Lee Hill was born on April 6, 1927 at South Williamsport, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3 He died on January 11, 2008 at Pennsylvania at age 80.³

     Eldred W. Atkinson was buried at Susquehanna Memorial Gardens, York, York Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He was born on December 2, 1934 at Altoona, Blair Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He married Sara Croner in 1963.¹ Eldred W. Atkinson died on December 1, 2019 at York Co., Pennsylvania, at age 84.¹ He York - Eldred W. Atkinson, aka "Ackie", age 84, passed away on December 1, 2019. He was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania on December 2, 1934 to the late Dorothy C. (Eldred) and Clair W. Atkinson. He attended school in Altoona, PA, Williamsport, PA, and graduated from William Penn High School , class of 1952, in Harrisburg, PA. After graduation from high school, he was proud to have served 8 years in the United States Marine Corps, and was a sergeant-aviation electrician, in the Air Wing at H & MS 9 at El Toro, California. Continuing his education, he graduated from Shippensburg State College with a B.S. and from the University of New Hampshire with a M.S. in mathematics. He continued to attend several colleges and universities to enhance his learning. He started his teaching career at York Suburban High School in January 1961 and retired in June 1996. He was an adjunct professor at Penn State York for 22 years. He met his wife Sara, who taught in the classroom next to him, while teaching at York Suburban. They were married in 1963 and had two children. He was very proud of his children and grandchildren. He wrote over 100 journals describing his adventures, and dedicated each one to his grandchildren, so that they would always remember him as enjoying life. He is survived by his wife, Sara Croner Atkinson (56 years of marriage); son, Douglas Eldred Atkinson of Noblesville, IN; daughter, Amy Nicole Hester (Paul Hester, M.D.) of Lancaster, PA; five grandchildren, Kelly, Daniel and Michael Hester, Evie and Carter Atkinson; two nieces, Lynda Kleman of Harrisburg, PA, and Nancy Larsen (George) of Rising Son, MD; great nephew, great nieces, and great-great nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and sister, Carolyn Hill. He was on the Planning Commission in Spring Garden Township and was a member of the York Education Credit Union, serving on the Planning Commission and the Board of Directors. He also served on the Board of Building Solid Foundations, serving as Agricultural Team Leader on its project in Ghana, Africa. For his services to others, he received both the Paul Harris Fellowship and Service Above Self Awards, by the York Rotary Club. He took 9 mission trips to Apam, Ghana, West Africa, 4 to Dharmapuri, Tamil Nada, India, 1 to Louisiana, 2 to Red Bird Mission in Kentucky, and 1 to West Virginia. He and his wife, Sara, traveled extensively throughout the world, visiting 5 continents, 44 countries, every state in the United States, and a few provinces in Canada. It seemed as though every place was his favorite, but the one that stood out from all the others was Pony, Montana. He was a member of Consistory, Valley of Harrisburg, a life member of the Tall Cedars of Lebanon, York Forest #30, Zeredetha White Rose Lodge #451, and White Rose Clowns. He was a member of Yorkarvers Wood Carving Club, York County History Center, York County PA Association of School Retirees, The American Legion, Post #0605 Dallastown, PA, The Victory Club, and York Jaycees, serving 10 years with Junior Miss/The Distinguished Young Woman of York County program. He was a devoted member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church. He enjoyed travelling, reading, camping, hunting, fishing, and genealogy research. A Celebration of Life will be held at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 397 Tyler Run Road, York, PA on December 7, with viewing beginning at 9:00 am and a memorial service at 10:30 am conducted by Pastor Dale Parker. Following the service, burial will be held in Susquehanna Memorial Gardens. on December 3, 2019.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 203-20-7203.⁴ Evelyn Mae Rogers was buried at Swissdale Cemetery, Swissdale, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.⁵ Her married name was Eldred.¹ She married George Jarvis Eldred, son of LaRoy Clayton "Roy" Eldred and Elba Oneida "Elbie" Leathers.^1,3 Evelyn Mae Rogers was born on July 11, 1912 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.² She died on October 13, 1996 at Pennsylvania at age 84.

     George L. Eldred George L. Eldred, age 77, of Mill Hall, PA passed away, October 4, 2008 in the Williamsport Hospital with his family by his side. Born in Fairpoint, April 26, 1931 he was the son of the late George J. and Evelyn Rogers Eldred. He graduated from the Lock Haven High School with the class of 1949. George served in the US Army in Battery B of the 17th Field Artillery Battalion in the Korean Conflict from 1950-1953. He was an avid hunter and an expert marksman. George was a life-member of the Lock Haven 40&8 and the VFW. He was also a member of the American Legion and the Castanea Fire Company. In 1954 he married the former Mary Hevner, who survives. He was of the Methodist faith and had been a member of the former Fairpoint Methodist Church. George had worked for 32 years at the former Piper Aircraft until its closing in 1984. He had also worked for Northeast Rebuilders in Beech Creek for 11 years until retiring in 1995. Surviving, in addition to his wife Mary, are: Two sons, Randy and his wife Pat Eldred of Avis and Greg and his wife Darlene Eldred of Coudersport, and one daughter, Lori and her husband Dennis Fisher of Lock Haven. Five grandchildren: Jeremy and Chris Eldred, Jaime Koons, Kelly and Mike King, Jr. Four great-grandchildren: Hunter, Kyla, Caleb and Aaliyah. Four brothers: Thomas Eldred of Fairpoint; Lester and his wife Larue Eldred of Mill Hall, PA; Raymond Eldred of Fairpoint and Gary and his wife Sherry Eldred of Florida. Two sisters: Carol and her husband Steve Welch of Centre Hall; Shirley and her husband Boyd Kreamer of Linden. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at 11:00 am in the Yost-Gedon Funeral Home, 121 West Main Street, Lock Haven, PA. Officiating will be Pastor Larry Cole of the Flemington United Methodist Church. Interment will be in the Rest Haven Memorial Park with full Military Honors.² He was buried at Rest Haven Memorial Park, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.² He was born on April 26, 1931 at Fairpoint, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.² He married Mary Hevner in 1954.² George L. Eldred died on October 4, 2008 at Williamsport, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, at age 77.²

     Raymond Franklin Eldred Raymond “Rink” F. Eldred, 77, of 24 Schoolhouse Road, Mill Hall, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Lock Haven Hospital. Born on February 15, 1936 in Mill Hall, he was the son of the late George J. and Evelyn M. Rogers Eldred. After graduating from Lock Haven High School in 1954, Rink served in the United States Navy for six years. During his time in the service, he took advantage of numerous opportunities to learn different trades including welding. On July 21, 1961, Rink married the love of his life, the former Sylvia Ritz who preceded him in death on November 8, 2006. He worked as a welder for Piper Aircraft. He then served in the maintenance department at Lock Haven University, retiring in 1998. In his early years he enjoyed roller skating which he was excellent at. This talent led to his nickname, Rink. Rink was well-known for his welding talent. He was a hard worker, taking on any task at hand. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying both hunting and fishing. Surviving are three sons: Raymond T. (Anita) Eldred, David W. Eldred, and Keith A. Eldred, all of Mill Hall; a daughter, Christine M. (Jeff) Benner of Mill Hall; three brothers: Tom Eldred, Lester Eldred, and Gary Eldred; two sisters, Carol Welch and Shirley Kramer; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and one great grandchild on the way. Along with his parents and wife, Rink was preceded in death by one brother, George Eldred. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Phelps Chapel United Methodist Church, 68 Phelps Chapel Road, Jersey Shore, with Rev. Cathy Dawes officiating.³ His Social Security Number was 195-28-9479.⁵ He was born on February 15, 1936 at Mill Hall, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^5,2,3 He married Sylvia Jean Ritz on July 21, 1961 at Frederick Co., Virginia.^2,3 Raymond Franklin Eldred died on December 11, 2013 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 77.^5,3