Arthur L. Cummings Sr.
Arthur L. Cummings Sr, age 89 of Lockwood NY passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Elderwood Nursing Home, Waverly NY from complications of COPD and dementia.
Arthur was born in Elmira NY on April 2, 1931. He was the youngest of 7 siblings. At a young age, Arthur entered Foster Care and was raised in Erin NY by Helen and Judd Hall. Upon his 18th birthday, he entered the US Army. He served in S. Korea during the Korean conflict and was discharged in 1952. In December 1952, he married Rena Louise Cary and they celebrated 61 years of marriage before her death in November 2014. When Arthur married Rena, her family became his family.
Arthur worked factory jobs for many years until he decided to return to school and earn his GED. This he accomplished while his 6 children attended the same school. With that GED under his belt, he began working for the Lehigh Valley Railroad in Sayre PA. He remained a railroad worker until 1993, when he retired from Conrail Railroad with 23 years of railroad service. Upon his retirement, he puttered around the house and did some gardening. He enjoyed watching the New York Yankees and faithfully followed the New York Giants and Syracuse Orangeman. He also looked forward for several years to the monthly Railroad breakfasts at McAnn’s Restaurant in Van Etten NY and also at Beeman’s Restaurant in Athens PA. He was always happy when his family got together for holidays, birthdays, and family reunions.
Art was predeceased by his wife, Rena, his 6 siblings, his foster parents and son-in-law Wayne Atkins.
Art is survived by son Arthur Jr. at home, daughters Susan (Tracy) Stroup of Sayre, Patricia Atkins of Clintondale NY, Jayne (Robert) Flick of Sayre, Beth Cummings of Elmira NY, and Danna (Al) Cummings of WIllseyville NY. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Jeffrey (Shannon) Stroup of Jenks OK, Matthew (Nicole) Stroup of Spencer NY, Shaun Cummings of Honeye Falls NY, Brian (Mariah) Flick of Sayre, Ashley (Jon) Dolinich of Waverly NY, Amanda (Matthew) Atkins and Sarah Atkins of Clintondale NY. He is also survived by four great grandsons, Timothy and Nathan Stroup, Blake Dolinich, Cian Stroup, and Baby Rory Ressler who is expected in July.
He is also survived by brother-in-laws Lewis (Toni) Cary of Lockwood, Leon (Harriet) Cary of Lockwood and sister-in-law Margaret (John) Knapich of West Wyoming PA. He has several nieces and nephews – all who spent countless hours at the family home in Lockwood while growing up.
Art always put his family before himself. He was patient, laid back, and went out of his way to avoid conflict. When health issues commenced, he spent time at the Sayre Personal Care Home in Sayre and the staff there became his second family. When he required 24 hour care, he moved to Elderwood Nursing Home in April 2019. He welcomed the visits from his children. He will be sorely missed, but he is with Rena, his one and only.
If you wish to remember our Dad please do so through the following organization: ARC of Chemung, 711 Sullivan St. Elmira NY 14901. We, Art’s family, extend our thanks to Elderwood and the care they provided for our Dad.
A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Those wishing to send a message of sympathy to Art’s family may visit our Facebook page or in “Obituaries” at www.blauveltfuneralhome.com.
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His foster dad Judd s Hall:
Find A Grave MEMORIAL ID 99578194
His foster mom Helen M Rosenkrans Hall:
Find A Grave MEMORIAL ID 99578003
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Funeral Information
Arthur L. Cummings Sr.
April 2, 1931 - April 21, 2020
Home: Lockwood, New York
Date of Death: April 21, 2020
Age: 89
Birth Date: April 2, 1931
Birth Place: Elmira, New York
Arthur L. Cummings Sr, age 89 of Lockwood NY passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Elderwood Nursing Home, Waverly NY from complications of COPD and dementia.
Arthur was born in Elmira NY on April 2, 1931. He was the youngest of 7 siblings. At a young age, Arthur entered Foster Care and was raised in Erin NY by Helen and Judd Hall. Upon his 18th birthday, he entered the US Army. He served in S. Korea during the Korean conflict and was discharged in 1952. In December 1952, he married Rena Louise Cary and they celebrated 61 years of marriage before her death in November 2014. When Arthur married Rena, her family became his family.
Arthur worked factory jobs for many years until he decided to return to school and earn his GED. This he accomplished while his 6 children attended the same school. With that GED under his belt, he began working for the Lehigh Valley Railroad in Sayre PA. He remained a railroad worker until 1993, when he retired from Conrail Railroad with 23 years of railroad service. Upon his retirement, he puttered around the house and did some gardening. He enjoyed watching the New York Yankees and faithfully followed the New York Giants and Syracuse Orangeman. He also looked forward for several years to the monthly Railroad breakfasts at McAnn’s Restaurant in Van Etten NY and also at Beeman’s Restaurant in Athens PA. He was always happy when his family got together for holidays, birthdays, and family reunions.
Art was predeceased by his wife, Rena, his 6 siblings, his foster parents and son-in-law Wayne Atkins.
Art is survived by son Arthur Jr. at home, daughters Susan (Tracy) Stroup of Sayre, Patricia Atkins of Clintondale NY, Jayne (Robert) Flick of Sayre, Beth Cummings of Elmira NY, and Danna (Al) Cummings of WIllseyville NY. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Jeffrey (Shannon) Stroup of Jenks OK, Matthew (Nicole) Stroup of Spencer NY, Shaun Cummings of Honeye Falls NY, Brian (Mariah) Flick of Sayre, Ashley (Jon) Dolinich of Waverly NY, Amanda (Matthew) Atkins and Sarah Atkins of Clintondale NY. He is also survived by four great grandsons, Timothy and Nathan Stroup, Blake Dolinich, Cian Stroup, and Baby Rory Ressler who is expected in July.
He is also survived by brother-in-laws Lewis (Toni) Cary of Lockwood, Leon (Harriet) Cary of Lockwood and sister-in-law Margaret (John) Knapich of West Wyoming PA. He has several nieces and nephews – all who spent countless hours at the family home in Lockwood while growing up.
Art always put his family before himself. He was patient, laid back, and went out of his way to avoid conflict. When health issues commenced, he spent time at the Sayre Personal Care Home in Sayre and the staff there became his second family. When he required 24 hour care, he moved to Elderwood Nursing Home in April 2019. He welcomed the visits from his children. He will be sorely missed, but he is with Rena, his one and only.
If you wish to remember our Dad please do so through the following organization: ARC of Chemung, 711 Sullivan St. Elmira NY 14901. We, Art’s family, extend our thanks to Elderwood and the care they provided for our Dad.
A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Those wishing to send a message of sympathy to Art’s family may visit our Facebook page or in “Obituaries” at www.blauveltfuneralhome.com.
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His foster dad Judd s Hall:
Find A Grave MEMORIAL ID 99578194
His foster mom Helen M Rosenkrans Hall:
Find A Grave MEMORIAL ID 99578003
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Funeral Information
Arthur L. Cummings Sr.
April 2, 1931 - April 21, 2020
Home: Lockwood, New York
Date of Death: April 21, 2020
Age: 89
Birth Date: April 2, 1931
Birth Place: Elmira, New York
Arthur L. Cummings Sr.
Arthur L. Cummings Sr, age 89 of Lockwood NY passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Elderwood Nursing Home, Waverly NY from complications of COPD and dementia.
Arthur was born in Elmira NY on April 2, 1931. He was the youngest of 7 siblings. At a young age, Arthur entered Foster Care and was raised in Erin NY by Helen and Judd Hall. Upon his 18th birthday, he entered the US Army. He served in S. Korea during the Korean conflict and was discharged in 1952. In December 1952, he married Rena Louise Cary and they celebrated 61 years of marriage before her death in November 2014. When Arthur married Rena, her family became his family.
Arthur worked factory jobs for many years until he decided to return to school and earn his GED. This he accomplished while his 6 children attended the same school. With that GED under his belt, he began working for the Lehigh Valley Railroad in Sayre PA. He remained a railroad worker until 1993, when he retired from Conrail Railroad with 23 years of railroad service. Upon his retirement, he puttered around the house and did some gardening. He enjoyed watching the New York Yankees and faithfully followed the New York Giants and Syracuse Orangeman. He also looked forward for several years to the monthly Railroad breakfasts at McAnn’s Restaurant in Van Etten NY and also at Beeman’s Restaurant in Athens PA. He was always happy when his family got together for holidays, birthdays, and family reunions.
Art was predeceased by his wife, Rena, his 6 siblings, his foster parents and son-in-law Wayne Atkins.
Art is survived by son Arthur Jr. at home, daughters Susan (Tracy) Stroup of Sayre, Patricia Atkins of Clintondale NY, Jayne (Robert) Flick of Sayre, Beth Cummings of Elmira NY, and Danna (Al) Cummings of WIllseyville NY. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Jeffrey (Shannon) Stroup of Jenks OK, Matthew (Nicole) Stroup of Spencer NY, Shaun Cummings of Honeye Falls NY, Brian (Mariah) Flick of Sayre, Ashley (Jon) Dolinich of Waverly NY, Amanda (Matthew) Atkins and Sarah Atkins of Clintondale NY. He is also survived by four great grandsons, Timothy and Nathan Stroup, Blake Dolinich, Cian Stroup, and Baby Rory Ressler who is expected in July.
He is also survived by brother-in-laws Lewis (Toni) Cary of Lockwood, Leon (Harriet) Cary of Lockwood and sister-in-law Margaret (John) Knapich of West Wyoming PA. He has several nieces and nephews – all who spent countless hours at the family home in Lockwood while growing up.
Art always put his family before himself. He was patient, laid back, and went out of his way to avoid conflict. When health issues commenced, he spent time at the Sayre Personal Care Home in Sayre and the staff there became his second family. When he required 24 hour care, he moved to Elderwood Nursing Home in April 2019. He welcomed the visits from his children. He will be sorely missed, but he is with Rena, his one and only.
If you wish to remember our Dad please do so through the following organization: ARC of Chemung, 711 Sullivan St. Elmira NY 14901. We, Art’s family, extend our thanks to Elderwood and the care they provided for our Dad.
A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Those wishing to send a message of sympathy to Art’s family may visit our Facebook page or in “Obituaries” at www.blauveltfuneralhome.com.
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His foster dad Judd s Hall:
Find A Grave MEMORIAL ID 99578194
His foster mom Helen M Rosenkrans Hall:
Find A Grave MEMORIAL ID 99578003
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Funeral Information
Arthur L. Cummings Sr.
April 2, 1931 - April 21, 2020
Home: Lockwood, New York
Date of Death: April 21, 2020
Age: 89
Birth Date: April 2, 1931
Birth Place: Elmira, New York
Arthur L. Cummings Sr, age 89 of Lockwood NY passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Elderwood Nursing Home, Waverly NY from complications of COPD and dementia.
Arthur was born in Elmira NY on April 2, 1931. He was the youngest of 7 siblings. At a young age, Arthur entered Foster Care and was raised in Erin NY by Helen and Judd Hall. Upon his 18th birthday, he entered the US Army. He served in S. Korea during the Korean conflict and was discharged in 1952. In December 1952, he married Rena Louise Cary and they celebrated 61 years of marriage before her death in November 2014. When Arthur married Rena, her family became his family.
Arthur worked factory jobs for many years until he decided to return to school and earn his GED. This he accomplished while his 6 children attended the same school. With that GED under his belt, he began working for the Lehigh Valley Railroad in Sayre PA. He remained a railroad worker until 1993, when he retired from Conrail Railroad with 23 years of railroad service. Upon his retirement, he puttered around the house and did some gardening. He enjoyed watching the New York Yankees and faithfully followed the New York Giants and Syracuse Orangeman. He also looked forward for several years to the monthly Railroad breakfasts at McAnn’s Restaurant in Van Etten NY and also at Beeman’s Restaurant in Athens PA. He was always happy when his family got together for holidays, birthdays, and family reunions.
Art was predeceased by his wife, Rena, his 6 siblings, his foster parents and son-in-law Wayne Atkins.
Art is survived by son Arthur Jr. at home, daughters Susan (Tracy) Stroup of Sayre, Patricia Atkins of Clintondale NY, Jayne (Robert) Flick of Sayre, Beth Cummings of Elmira NY, and Danna (Al) Cummings of WIllseyville NY. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Jeffrey (Shannon) Stroup of Jenks OK, Matthew (Nicole) Stroup of Spencer NY, Shaun Cummings of Honeye Falls NY, Brian (Mariah) Flick of Sayre, Ashley (Jon) Dolinich of Waverly NY, Amanda (Matthew) Atkins and Sarah Atkins of Clintondale NY. He is also survived by four great grandsons, Timothy and Nathan Stroup, Blake Dolinich, Cian Stroup, and Baby Rory Ressler who is expected in July.
He is also survived by brother-in-laws Lewis (Toni) Cary of Lockwood, Leon (Harriet) Cary of Lockwood and sister-in-law Margaret (John) Knapich of West Wyoming PA. He has several nieces and nephews – all who spent countless hours at the family home in Lockwood while growing up.
Art always put his family before himself. He was patient, laid back, and went out of his way to avoid conflict. When health issues commenced, he spent time at the Sayre Personal Care Home in Sayre and the staff there became his second family. When he required 24 hour care, he moved to Elderwood Nursing Home in April 2019. He welcomed the visits from his children. He will be sorely missed, but he is with Rena, his one and only.
If you wish to remember our Dad please do so through the following organization: ARC of Chemung, 711 Sullivan St. Elmira NY 14901. We, Art’s family, extend our thanks to Elderwood and the care they provided for our Dad.
A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Those wishing to send a message of sympathy to Art’s family may visit our Facebook page or in “Obituaries” at www.blauveltfuneralhome.com.
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His foster dad Judd s Hall:
Find A Grave MEMORIAL ID 99578194
His foster mom Helen M Rosenkrans Hall:
Find A Grave MEMORIAL ID 99578003
**********************
Funeral Information
Arthur L. Cummings Sr.
April 2, 1931 - April 21, 2020
Home: Lockwood, New York
Date of Death: April 21, 2020
Age: 89
Birth Date: April 2, 1931
Birth Place: Elmira, New York
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