Damon L. Nelson
“beloved husband and son”
Coudersport, PA---Damon L. Nelson, 33, of Coudersport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 1, 2010, unexpectedly in his home.
Born May 19, 1977 in Coudersport, he was a son of Raymond A. and Loretta M. Young Nelson. On November 19, 2009 in Bradenton, Florida, he married Patricia M. “Patti” Corsi, who survives.
Mr. Nelson was a graduate of Coudersport High School. He was employed as the manager of dorm counselors at I.M.G. Academy in Bradenton.
In his youth, Damon attended the Coudersport Alliance Church and since returning to Coudersport, attended the Gospel Tabernacle Church in Coudersport. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, shooting silhouette pistols, and riding motorcycles. He especially loved taking long walks with his wife.
Surviving besides his wife, are his parents of Coudersport; three brothers, Patrick A. (Karen) Nelson and Gene W. Glasgow, both of Coudersport, and Tim (Amy) McCratic of Dayton, Ohio; a sister, Rosie M. (Rick) Johnston of Bradenton; a niece, Loren C. Johnston; his paternal grandmother, Arlene M. Nelson of Kersey; an aunt; two uncles; and several cousins.
Mr. Nelson was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Francis H. and Eileen E. Young; and his paternal grandfather, John W. Nelson.
Friends may call at the Gospel Tabernacle Church, Coudersport on Thursday, August 5, 2010 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at which time funeral services will be held with the Rev. David Minor, Sr., pastor, and Pastor Frank Mickle of the Gold Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Woodland Cemetery, Coudersport.
Flowers are gratefully declined and will be provided by the family. Memorials may be made to the Coudersport Alliance Church Food Bank, Alliance Avenue, Coudersport, PA 16915.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
Rexford "Rex" Waddington, Jr., 85, of 1999 Rich Valley Rd., Emporium died at Elk Regional Health Center, St. Marys on Sunday, (December 20, 2009) afternoon.
He was born Feb 9, 1924 in Emporium a son of the late Rexford and Minnie Evans Waddington.
September 1, 1962 in First United Methodist Church He married Maxine Carlson Tilburg Waddington, who Survives.
Mr. Waddington graduated from Emporium High School. He served with the US Armys 82nd Airborne Division where he was a pilot of a glider in the invasion of Normandy.
He was a self-employed electrician and also at Sylvania for over 24 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He attended the Gospel Tabernacle Church in Coudersport.
Surviving
In addition to his wife Maxine Carlson Tilburg Waddington
Daughter: Brenda, Mrs. Frank Nicolo, Emporium
Son: Rexford Waddington, III, Emporium
Step-daughter: Deborah Tilburg, Erie
Three Grandchildren Lisa Nicolo
Lori, Mrs. Doug Hetrick
Daniel Belk
5 Great Grandchildren
Sister: Virginia Dodge, Machias, NY
Sister: Betty Norec, Saranac Lake, NY
Preceded in Death By
Parents: Rexford and Minnie Evans Waddington
Step-son: Robert P. Tilburg who died in 1982
There will be No Visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at the Gospel Tabernacle, Route 6, Coudersport, PA on Saturday, (December 26, 2009) at 12:00 PM with Pastor David Minor, officiating.
Burial will be in the Newton Cemetery, Emporium, PA
BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.
Barbara Richardson from Canada filled the pulpit on Sunday.
Pastor Mark Holcomb of the Door Fellowship in Williamsport
The Houghton College Choir provided the music April 19
