Florence M. Curtis1,2

F, b. October 28, 1919, d. May 24, 2013
     Florence M. Curtis was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, 6265 Columbia Road, North Olmsted, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.3 Her married name was Work.1 She and Albert Bastow Work were divorced.3 Florence M. Curtis married Albert Bastow Work, son of Lyle Joseph Work and Genevieve L. Bastow.1 Florence M. Curtis was born on October 28, 1919 at Kenton Co., Kentucky.2,3 She died on May 24, 2013 at age 93.3 She FLORENCE M. HICKS, age 93, beloved wife of the late Roy E. Hicks. Mother of Alan Work, Dale Work, Jay Work and Roger Hicks. Grandmother of 6. Great-grandmother of 7. Sister of Jean Richmond. Lifetime member of Eastern Star Legion 427. Memorial services to be held at a later date. on May 26, 2013.4

Family

Albert Bastow Work b. June 12, 1917, d. May 6, 1960
Divorce*She and Albert Bastow Work were divorced.3 
Marriage* Florence M. Curtis married Albert Bastow Work, son of Lyle Joseph Work and Genevieve L. Bastow.1 
Children
  • Alan Work4
  • Dale Work4
  • Jay Work4

Citations

  1. [S9437] Daily Times, The, From the Will E. Curtis obituary in the Sep 28, 1949 edition.
  2. [S1323] Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Birth Index, 1911-1999.
  3. [S6774] Sunset Memorial Park, Cuyahoga Co., OH, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S9437] Daily Times, The, From the Florence M. Hicks obituary in the May 26, 2013 edition.

William Robert Routh1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 1, 1919, d. February 18, 1979
     His Social Security Number was 079-09-8063.6 William Robert Routh was buried at Calverton National Cemetery, 210 Princeton Boulevard Rt 25, Calverton, Suffolk Co., New York.7,3 He married June E. Work, daughter of Lyle Joseph Work and Genevieve L. Bastow.1 William Robert Routh was born on March 1, 1919 at Niagara Falls, Niagara Co., New York.2,6,3,8,4,5 He died on February 18, 1979 at New York at age 59.6,3,8

Family

June E. Work b. June 16, 1923, d. July 2, 2008
Marriage*He married June E. Work, daughter of Lyle Joseph Work and Genevieve L. Bastow.1 

Citations

  1. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the June E. Work Routh obituary in the Jul 4, 2008 edition.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  4. [S8254] New York State Department of Health, New York State, Birth Index, 1881-1942.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S4568] Calverton National Cemetery, Suffolk Co., NY, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Joan M. McDonald1

F, b. February 17, 1935, d. July 3, 2016
     Joan M. McDonald was buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery, 4523 Love Road, Millcreek Township, Erie Co., Pennsylvania.1 Her married name was Work.1 She married John Truman Work, son of William Alexander Work and Mildred E. Hubbard.1 Joan M. McDonald was born on February 17, 1935 at Johnsonburg, Elk Co., Pennsylvania.1 She died on July 3, 2016 at Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania, at age 81.1 She Joan M. (McDonald) Work, age 81, of Millcreek Township, passed away at LECOM Senior Living, on Sunday, July 3, 2016. Born in Johnsonburg, Pa., on February 17, 1935, she was a daughter of the late John and Gertrude (Sullivan) McDonald. Joan was a registered nurse, certified occupational health nurse specialist and certified case manager. She worked for Lord Corporation for 28 years. Joan served on the boards of The National Alliance for the Mental Health/Mental Retardation Board of Erie County. She was a past president of the NW PA Association of Occupational Health Nurses. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. Aulenbacher; her daughter, Cynthia A. Work; and a brother, James McDonald. She is survived by her sons, Randy Work, wife Bren, of Millcreek and Kevin Work, of Erie; a brother, John McDonald, of Kansas; grandchildren, Gene and Melissa Work; Brian Work, great-grandchildren, Adriana, Koner, Brooke, Blake and Bella Work, Jacob Schleicher and Jordyn Gains; and stepchildren, Chuck Aulenbacher, wife Terri, Betty Croxall, husband Dennis, Steven Aulenbacher and Edward Aulenbacher. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Friends are invited to call at Brugger Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1595 W. 38th St., at Greengarden Blvd., Thursday from 2-4 p.m. to 6-8 p.m. A funeral service, officiated by Rev. Dr. Don Baxter, will follow at 8 p.m. Entombment, at Laurel Hill Cemetery, will be private. on July 6, 2016.

Family

John Truman Work b. July 13, 1924, d. March 23, 2000
Marriage*She married John Truman Work, son of William Alexander Work and Mildred E. Hubbard.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3015] Erie Times-News, From the Joan M. McDonald Work obituary in the Jul 6, 2016 edition.
  2. [S3015] Erie Times-News, From the Cynthia A. Work obituary in the Nov 4, 2012 edition.

Cynthia A. Work1,2

F, b. March 8, 1957, d. November 1, 2012
FatherJohn Truman Work1,2 b. July 13, 1924, d. March 23, 2000
MotherJoan M. McDonald1,2 b. February 17, 1935, d. July 3, 2016
     Cynthia A. Work was buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery, 4523 Love Road, Millcreek Township, Erie Co., Pennsylvania.2 She was born on March 8, 1957 at Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania.2 She died on November 1, 2012 at Pennsylvania at age 55.2 She Cynthia A. Work, age 55, passed away suddenly at her residence on Thursday, November 1, 2012. Born in Erie on March 8, 1957, she was the beloved daughter of Joan Work, and loving sister of two brothers, Randy Work, wife Brenda, and Kevin Work, all of Erie. She is further survived by an uncle, John McDonald, of Overland Park, Kansas, two nephews, and several cousins. Cindy was preceded in death by her father, J. Truman Work; a half-brother, H. Truman Work; an uncle, Jim McDonald; her step-father, Charles Aulenbacher; and her grandparents, Jack and Gertrude McDonald and William and Mildred Work. She was a graduate of Gannon University with a degree in Liberal Arts. She worked at the Mental Health Association of Northwestern Pennsylvania, served on the Board of Directors of the PA Mental Health Consumers Association, and was a Certified Peer Specialist. An avid reader and person of remarkable insight, she was admired for her courage, tenacity, and compassion, and will be greatly missed. Friends may call at Brugger Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1595 West 38th Street at Greengarden Boulevard, Monday from 4 until 6 p.m., at which time a service will be conducted by Msgr. Richard Sullivan. Private inurnment will be held at Laurel Hill Cemetery at the convenience of the family. on November 4, 2012.2

Citations

  1. [S3015] Erie Times-News, From the Joan M. McDonald Work obituary in the Jul 6, 2016 edition.
  2. [S3015] Erie Times-News, From the Cynthia A. Work obituary in the Nov 4, 2012 edition.

Hal Truman Work1,2

M, b. October 16, 1945, d. July 21, 2008
FatherJohn Truman Work1,2 b. July 13, 1924, d. March 23, 2000
MotherLillian Lynn Scott2
     His Social Security Number was 200-34-7209.3 Hal Truman Work was buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery, 4523 Love Road, Millcreek Township, Erie Co., Pennsylvania.2 He married Janet Linda Loper.4 Hal Truman Work was born on October 16, 1945 at Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania.3,2 He died on July 21, 2008 at Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania, at age 62.3,2 He Hal Truman Work, age 62, a resident of Erie passed away Monday July 21, 2008 at Abington Crest Nursing Center. He was born October 16, 1945 in Erie the son of the late J. Truman Work and Lillian Lynn Scott of Ft. Myers, Fla. Truman had worked as a draftsman for AMSCO, and later traveled the world as a troubleshooter in repairing and installing their equipment. Truman is survived by a daughter, Amy Harle and her husband Fred of Jamesville, N.Y. and their children Olivia and Ava. He is the brother of Cindy Work, Randy Work and his wife Brenda, and Kevin Work, all of Erie along with Nicole Work of Edinboro and Larry Stokes and his wife Linda of Ft. Myers, Fla. There was no visitation. Private burial will be held in Laurel Hill Cemetery. on July 23, 2008.2

Family

Janet Linda Loper
Marriage*He married Janet Linda Loper.4 
Child
  • Amy Work2

Citations

  1. [S3015] Erie Times-News, From the Cynthia A. Work obituary in the Nov 4, 2012 edition.
  2. [S3015] Erie Times-News, From the Hal Truman Work obituary in the Jul 23, 2008 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S2952] Laurel Hill Cemetery, Erie Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=robb&GSfn=robert&GSbyrel=all&GSdy=1957&GSdyrel=in&GSob=n&GRid=5621660&CRid=45267&df=all&