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Deemer 50th Anniversary
BROCKWAY — Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Deemer of Brockway will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Monday.
Thomas Deemer and Barbara McFadden were married July 18, 1955, at the Methodist Church in Reynoldsville by the Rev. Depew.
The couple have six children: James Kelsey, Linda Thompson and Tom Deemer, all of Brockway, Rod Kelsey of DuBois, Jeanette Bish of Brookville and Annabell Roberts of Dixon, Iowa.
They also have 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
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(Obituary of Thomas Deemer: "C. Thomas Deemer age 90 a former Glasshurst Road Brockport resident, currently a resident a Highland View Health Care in Brockway, died on Monday, November 28, 2016 at Highland View. Born on September 22, 1926 in Brockway, he was the son of the late Harold and Emily Thrush Deemer. He was married to Barbara McFadden and she preceded him in death on May 31, 2007. Retired, Tom had been employed as a Machinist at Brockway Glass for 38 years. He was a member of the Moorhead United Methodist Church in Brockway and served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Tom was a member of Parson-Marnati Post #95 of the American Legion, the Brockway Ambulance Association and was a member of the N.R.A. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, and especially spending time at his camp in Stoneboro, PA. Most importantly to Tom though was enjoying as much time as he could with his grandchildren, great grandchildren and all family activities. He is survived by 3 daughters: Linda (Tom) Thompson of Brockway; Jenny (Bob) Bish of Mayport, PA; Anna Belle (Denny) Roberts of Dickens, Iowa; 2 sons: Tom (Paula) Deemer of Brockway; Rod (Betsy) Kelsey of DuBois; 1 sister: Pat (Allen) Cook of Clarington, PA; 2 brothers: Jim (Polly) Deemer of Treasure Lake and Luke Deemer of Maryland. He is also survived by 25 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. In addition to his parents and his wife he is also preceded in death by a son James Kelsey, 2 sisters Lois Barletta, Doris Galbreath and a brother Marlin “Jake” Deemer. Calling hours will be on Wednesday, November 30 from 2:00 to 8:00 PM at the Carlson-Shugarts Funeral Home Inc. in Brockway. The Funeral Service will be on Thursday, December 1st at 11:00 AM also at the funeral home with Pastor Dave Nagele officiating. Burial will follow in Wildwood Cemetery in Brockway. Full Military Honors will be accorded by Parson-Marnati Post #95 of the American Legion Thursday morning at the cemetery. While floral bouquets are appreciated, memorial donations to the Brockway Ambulance P.O. Box 222 Brockway, PA. 15824 or American Legion Post #95 1109 Pershing Avenue Brockway, PA 15824 are preferred.")
(Obituary of Barbara Deemer: "Barbara Ellen Deemer, 82, 150 Glasshurst Road, Brockport, died Thursday at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born Dec. 31, 1924, in Harrisville, she was a daughter of the late John C. and Amelda Boyd McFadden. She married C. Thomas Deemer in July 18, 1955. He survives. She was a member of the Moorhead United Methodist Church of Brockway and a member of the Take Off Pounds Sensibly (T.O.P.S.) Club. She was a housewife, who enjoyed walking, crocheting, cooking and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by three daughters, Linda Thompson of Brockway, Jeannette Bish of Summerville, and Annabelle Roberts of Spencer, Iowa; three sons, Thomas Deemer of Brockway, Rod Kelsey of DuBois, and Jim Kelsey of Brockport; two brothers, Darl McFadden of Grove City and Richard McFadden of Windsor, Texas; three sisters; Isabelle Sweetapple and Marlene McCleam, both of Grove City, and Opaline Young of Harrisville; 17 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers; Audley, Perry and Robert McFadden and four sisters; Gerladine Locktosh, Martha Mowers (sic), Carol Depew and Wilda Hovis. DEEMER: Barbara Ellen, 150 Glassport Road, Brockway, died May 31, 2007. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday at the Carlson-Shugarts Funeral Home Inc. of Brockway. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Moorhead United Methodist Church, Brokway, with the Rev. Walter Hehman officiating. Burial will be in Wildwood Cemetery in Brockway. Memorial donations can be made to the American Kidney Foundation.")
