Recent Obituaries
Hennessey's Funeral Home, Inc.

Stanley J. Kersavage, Jr.
Of Susquehanna, PA

Stanley J. Kersavage, Jr., 57, of Grand St.,
Susquehanna, passed away on Wednesday,
December 31, 2008, at his home after an illness.
He was born in Susquehanna, PA, the son of the
late Stanley J. and Helen (Hurley) Kersavage.
He is survived by a sister Christina Kersavage,
Rochester, NY and several cousins.
Stanley attended Laurel Hill Academy of
Susquehanna, where he was a member of the
basketball team.
He was a member of St. John’s Church of
Susquehanna, PA.  He was also a member of the
Legion Post #86 and Loyal Order of the Moose
Lodge #794 of Susquehanna.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday,
January 4, 2009, at 2pm, at the Hennessey’s
Funeral Home, 747 Jackson Ave., Susquehanna,
with the Rev. Albert Leonard officiating.
Burial will be in the St. John’s Cemetery,
Susquehanna, PA.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home
on Sunday from 12:30 to 2pm.
              Robert Leslie Thomas
              Of Stevens Point, Pa.

Robert Leslie Thomas,63, of Stevens Point, Pa.
passed away Friday January 2, 2009 at the Barnes
Kasson Hospital in Susquehanna after an illness.

He was born in Susquehanna the son of the late
Clarence & Enid (Corbae) Thomas.

Robert is survived by his loving wife of 23 years
Sharon (Gray) Thomas; two stepsons Bruce
Witbeck, Susquehanna and Bryan Witbeck,
Hallstead, Pa; one sister Joyce & Maurice Bailey,
Stevens Point; one brother-in-law Douglas & Joyce
Gray, Binghamton, NY; seven grandchildren;
several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Robert was a member of the Stevens Point United
Methodist Church. He was a life long resident of
Stevens Point where worked on his family farm for
many years. He was employed at the Edward
Greene III Stone Co. as a truck driver for the last 6
years.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday January
6th at 11am at the Hennessey’s Funeral Home 747
Jackson Ave. Susquehanna with Rev. James Rouse
officiating.

Burial will be in the Lanesboro Cemetery in
Lanesboro, Pa.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home
on Monday from 6 to 9pm.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be
made to the charity of your choice.
Seward R. Rice
Of Susquehanna, PA

Seward R. Rice, 79, of Susquehanna, PA, formerly
of Thompson, PA, passed away January 2, 2009
at the Barnes Kasson Hospital in Susquehanna, PA.
He was predeceased by his wife Evelyn; brother
Lawrence Rice; and sister Marguerite Lafayette.
Seward was survived by a daughter and son-in-law,
Sandra and John Strockbine, of Conklin, NY; a son
and daughter-in-law, Raymond and Lois A. Rice, of
North Jackson, PA; one grandson Todd Rinker and
companion Tee-Jay Rossie, of Maine, NY; two
granddaughters Marcy and Craig Rychlewski, of
Conklin, NY, and Amanda and Don Geiger, of
Kirkwood, NY; four great grandchildren, Makayla
Rinker, Aidan Geiger, Ryan Rychlewski, and
Rachel Rychlewski; also Alexis and Tyler Dietzen;
several nieces and nephews; very close friend,
Thelma J. May whose love through the years
meant so much; Jim Grande, Roland Salamon and
special friends who were always there.
Seward was born and raised in the Thompson, PA
area. After the loss of his beloved wife, Evelyn in
1957, he led a full life with many hobbies, including
hunting, fishing, PA game commission, stock car
racing, snowmobiling, antique furniture, and bottle
collecting.
He was employed by the Hallstead Iron Foundry
for many years until they closed their doors.
“Ricey” spent much of his life at the Penn Can
Speedway, serving as a Promoter, Race Car driver
and stock car enthusiast from the 1960’s through
the 1990’s. In the 1970’s when he wasn’t racing he
was snowmobiling. He blazed and cleared trails in
both Susquehanna and Wayne counties, negotiating
with farmers and landowners to drop fences and
connect trails. He played a crucial part in creating
what is now “Rails for Trails.” He loved Cadillac’s,
4th of July picnics, his gazebo, and the town of
Thompson, PA. Seward will be greatly missed by
his family, friends, and fans.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday,
January 7th, 2009 at 11am, at the Hennessey’s
Funeral Home, 747 Jackson Ave. Susquehanna,
PA, with Rev. Fred Johnson officiating.
Burial will be held in the Ararat, Cemetery, Ararat,
PA.
The family will receive friends at the Funeral
Home, on Tuesday, January 6th, 2009, from 5 to
8pm.