Edith M. Greene, 86, Galeton, PA

Edith M. Greene, 86, of Galeton, PA, died on Wednesday, January 14, 2009, in Wellsboro, PA.

Born October 13, 1922 in Elmira, NY, she was a daughter of the late James A. and Edith Irene (Batherick) Hurd.

Edith worked at Galeton Production for 20 years. She was a member of the Pine Creek Valley United Methodist Church and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Silver Springs, FL. She enjoyed sewing, baking, doing crafts, gardening, and reading.

Surviving are two sons, Dale (Diane) Fuller, Galeton, and James (Karen) Fuller, El Paso, TX; two daughters, Patricia (Ron) Jessup, Galeton, and Teresa (Tim) Batterson, Galeton; 15 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Margaret Jacklin, Horseheads, NY; and several nieces and nephews. Edith was predeceased by three brothers, one sister, and a daughter-in-law, Dorothy Fuller.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. at the Pine Creek Valley United Methodist Church in Gaines, PA.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Samaritan House, 35 Central Ave., Wellsboro, PA 16901 or to the Hospice of one's choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hess Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Collins Chapel, Galeton, PA.