Jean H. (Hoffman) Watkins, 75, of Youngdale Road, Lock Haven, passed away Friday evening, Jan. 17, 2014, at Valley View Nursing Center, Montoursville.
She was born Dec. 23, 1938, in Lock Haven, a daughter of the late Joseph and June (Holmes) Hoffman.
She was married on April 5, 1958, to Richard A. "Andy" Watkins who died March 9, 1999.
Jean worked as a secretary for Piper and retired from Hammermill after several years.
She was very proud that she donated numerous gallons of blood over the years.
She enjoyed playing cards, crocheting, animals, cooking, growing plants and flowers.
Surviving are one daughter, Celia (J. David) Bower, of Montoursville; two step-grandchildren, Joshua and Seth; also four step-great-grandchildren Kristen, Brittney, Jarron and Savanah; two brothers, Lee Hoffman, of Overton, Texas and Larry Hoffman, of Lock Haven; and also a sister, Shirley Watkins, of Lock Haven.
Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Jean was also preceded in death by her companion of 10 years, Frank Swinehart, who passed away in 2011. His son, Frank Jr., survives.
She is also survived by five brother-in-laws, Harry (Judy), Thomas (Gloria), James (Sandy), Charles (Sherrell) and Edward (Lois) also a sister-in-law, Marie (John) Shoemaker.
Two brothers, Leroy and Jerry and also a sister, Beverly Hoffman, preceded Jean in death.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, at the Helt Funeral Chapel, 232 Hogan Blvd., Mill Hall with the Rev. Roger Yoder officiating.
Friends and relatives will be received one hour prior to the service.
Interment will be private at Rest Haven Memorial Park.
Thank you WILLIAMSPORT SUN GAZETTE for this obit.
She was born Dec. 23, 1938, in Lock Haven, a daughter of the late Joseph and June (Holmes) Hoffman.
She was married on April 5, 1958, to Richard A. "Andy" Watkins who died March 9, 1999.
Jean worked as a secretary for Piper and retired from Hammermill after several years.
She was very proud that she donated numerous gallons of blood over the years.
She enjoyed playing cards, crocheting, animals, cooking, growing plants and flowers.
Surviving are one daughter, Celia (J. David) Bower, of Montoursville; two step-grandchildren, Joshua and Seth; also four step-great-grandchildren Kristen, Brittney, Jarron and Savanah; two brothers, Lee Hoffman, of Overton, Texas and Larry Hoffman, of Lock Haven; and also a sister, Shirley Watkins, of Lock Haven.
Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Jean was also preceded in death by her companion of 10 years, Frank Swinehart, who passed away in 2011. His son, Frank Jr., survives.
She is also survived by five brother-in-laws, Harry (Judy), Thomas (Gloria), James (Sandy), Charles (Sherrell) and Edward (Lois) also a sister-in-law, Marie (John) Shoemaker.
Two brothers, Leroy and Jerry and also a sister, Beverly Hoffman, preceded Jean in death.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, at the Helt Funeral Chapel, 232 Hogan Blvd., Mill Hall with the Rev. Roger Yoder officiating.
Friends and relatives will be received one hour prior to the service.
Interment will be private at Rest Haven Memorial Park.
Thank you WILLIAMSPORT SUN GAZETTE for this obit.
Jean H. (Hoffman) Watkins, 75, of Youngdale Road, Lock Haven, passed away Friday evening, Jan. 17, 2014, at Valley View Nursing Center, Montoursville.
She was born Dec. 23, 1938, in Lock Haven, a daughter of the late Joseph and June (Holmes) Hoffman.
She was married on April 5, 1958, to Richard A. "Andy" Watkins who died March 9, 1999.
Jean worked as a secretary for Piper and retired from Hammermill after several years.
She was very proud that she donated numerous gallons of blood over the years.
She enjoyed playing cards, crocheting, animals, cooking, growing plants and flowers.
Surviving are one daughter, Celia (J. David) Bower, of Montoursville; two step-grandchildren, Joshua and Seth; also four step-great-grandchildren Kristen, Brittney, Jarron and Savanah; two brothers, Lee Hoffman, of Overton, Texas and Larry Hoffman, of Lock Haven; and also a sister, Shirley Watkins, of Lock Haven.
Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Jean was also preceded in death by her companion of 10 years, Frank Swinehart, who passed away in 2011. His son, Frank Jr., survives.
She is also survived by five brother-in-laws, Harry (Judy), Thomas (Gloria), James (Sandy), Charles (Sherrell) and Edward (Lois) also a sister-in-law, Marie (John) Shoemaker.
Two brothers, Leroy and Jerry and also a sister, Beverly Hoffman, preceded Jean in death.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, at the Helt Funeral Chapel, 232 Hogan Blvd., Mill Hall with the Rev. Roger Yoder officiating.
Friends and relatives will be received one hour prior to the service.
Interment will be private at Rest Haven Memorial Park.
Thank you WILLIAMSPORT SUN GAZETTE for this obit.
She was born Dec. 23, 1938, in Lock Haven, a daughter of the late Joseph and June (Holmes) Hoffman.
She was married on April 5, 1958, to Richard A. "Andy" Watkins who died March 9, 1999.
Jean worked as a secretary for Piper and retired from Hammermill after several years.
She was very proud that she donated numerous gallons of blood over the years.
She enjoyed playing cards, crocheting, animals, cooking, growing plants and flowers.
Surviving are one daughter, Celia (J. David) Bower, of Montoursville; two step-grandchildren, Joshua and Seth; also four step-great-grandchildren Kristen, Brittney, Jarron and Savanah; two brothers, Lee Hoffman, of Overton, Texas and Larry Hoffman, of Lock Haven; and also a sister, Shirley Watkins, of Lock Haven.
Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Jean was also preceded in death by her companion of 10 years, Frank Swinehart, who passed away in 2011. His son, Frank Jr., survives.
She is also survived by five brother-in-laws, Harry (Judy), Thomas (Gloria), James (Sandy), Charles (Sherrell) and Edward (Lois) also a sister-in-law, Marie (John) Shoemaker.
Two brothers, Leroy and Jerry and also a sister, Beverly Hoffman, preceded Jean in death.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, at the Helt Funeral Chapel, 232 Hogan Blvd., Mill Hall with the Rev. Roger Yoder officiating.
Friends and relatives will be received one hour prior to the service.
Interment will be private at Rest Haven Memorial Park.
Thank you WILLIAMSPORT SUN GAZETTE for this obit.
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