Beverly J. Russell, 85, of Waverly passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA.
She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Anna Searfoss; her loving husband, Montague “Monte” Russell; brothers, Paul, Harold and Joseph; and sisters, Ruth Searfoss and Lois Wood.
Beverly is survived by her children, Cheryl (Eric Brewer) Bolton of Waverly, Debbie (Jim Closkey) Boehm of Savona, NY and Craig Russell of Waverly; son-in-law, Leonard Bolton III of Elmira; siblings, Joanne (Jerry) Jones of Painted Post, Florence Vernon of Waverly, Helen Rimbey of Sayre, Robert (Gail) Searfoss of Beaver Dams, Ronald Searfoss of Waverly, David (Sandy) Searfoss of PA and Janie Searfoss of PA; grandchildren, Devin (Nicole) Bolton-Robles of Liverpool, NY, Deidre (Logan) Pozzi of Elmira and Robyn (Luke) Bartal of WI; along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Beverly graduated from East Smithfield High School and went on to serve in the Air Force as an early pioneer of the Air Control and Warning Systems Operator from 1954-1957. She worked at Paxar in Sayre for 46 years as a commercial artist. She thoroughly enjoyed traveling, visiting every continent but two. She loved to read, go on cruises, watch races with Monte and taking family camping trips. Beverly was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who was very involved in her family’s lives. She was a member of the Waverly American Legion and volunteered for many years at the Mellow-Dears All Girls Drum & Bugle Corps.
A time of calling will be held on Monday, January 27, 2020 from 11 to 1 PM at Blauvelt Funeral Home, 625 Broad Street, Waverly, NY. A memorial service will be held on Monday, January 27, 2020 at 1:00 PM at Blauvelt Funeral Home, 625 Broad Street, Waverly, NY with Rev. Helen Learn officiating and where full military honors will be accorded. Memorial donations may be made in Beverly’s name to the American Cancer Society. Those wishing to send a message of sympathy to Beverly’s family may visit our Facebook page or in “Obituaries” at www.blauveltfuneralhome.com
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Funeral Information
Beverly Jane Russell
January 13, 1935 - January 22, 2020
Home: Waverly, New York
Date of Death: January 22, 2020
Age: 85
Birth Date: January 13, 1935
Birth Place: East Smithfield, Pennsylvania
Service Information: Monday, January 27, 2020 at 1:00 PM
at Blauvelt Funeral Home, 625 Broad Street, Waverly, New York
Visitation: Monday, January 27, 2020 from 11 to 1
at Blauvelt Funeral Home, 625 Broad Street, Waverly, New York
Beverly J. Russell, 85, of Waverly passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA.
She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Anna Searfoss; her loving husband, Montague “Monte” Russell; brothers, Paul, Harold and Joseph; and sisters, Ruth Searfoss and Lois Wood.
Beverly is survived by her children, Cheryl (Eric Brewer) Bolton of Waverly, Debbie (Jim Closkey) Boehm of Savona, NY and Craig Russell of Waverly; son-in-law, Leonard Bolton III of Elmira; siblings, Joanne (Jerry) Jones of Painted Post, Florence Vernon of Waverly, Helen Rimbey of Sayre, Robert (Gail) Searfoss of Beaver Dams, Ronald Searfoss of Waverly, David (Sandy) Searfoss of PA and Janie Searfoss of PA; grandchildren, Devin (Nicole) Bolton-Robles of Liverpool, NY, Deidre (Logan) Pozzi of Elmira and Robyn (Luke) Bartal of WI; along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Beverly graduated from East Smithfield High School and went on to serve in the Air Force as an early pioneer of the Air Control and Warning Systems Operator from 1954-1957. She worked at Paxar in Sayre for 46 years as a commercial artist. She thoroughly enjoyed traveling, visiting every continent but two. She loved to read, go on cruises, watch races with Monte and taking family camping trips. Beverly was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who was very involved in her family’s lives. She was a member of the Waverly American Legion and volunteered for many years at the Mellow-Dears All Girls Drum & Bugle Corps.
A time of calling will be held on Monday, January 27, 2020 from 11 to 1 PM at Blauvelt Funeral Home, 625 Broad Street, Waverly, NY. A memorial service will be held on Monday, January 27, 2020 at 1:00 PM at Blauvelt Funeral Home, 625 Broad Street, Waverly, NY with Rev. Helen Learn officiating and where full military honors will be accorded. Memorial donations may be made in Beverly’s name to the American Cancer Society. Those wishing to send a message of sympathy to Beverly’s family may visit our Facebook page or in “Obituaries” at www.blauveltfuneralhome.com
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Funeral Information
Beverly Jane Russell
January 13, 1935 - January 22, 2020
Home: Waverly, New York
Date of Death: January 22, 2020
Age: 85
Birth Date: January 13, 1935
Birth Place: East Smithfield, Pennsylvania
Service Information: Monday, January 27, 2020 at 1:00 PM
at Blauvelt Funeral Home, 625 Broad Street, Waverly, New York
Visitation: Monday, January 27, 2020 from 11 to 1
at Blauvelt Funeral Home, 625 Broad Street, Waverly, New York
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