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- (Cape Cod Times)
Harry David Felsenthal, 93, of Orleans, died on Wednesday, September 2, 2009, at the Orleans Convalescent & Retirement Center. The eldest son of Harry and Josephine Green Felsenthal, he was born at home on the family ranch at Buckhorn, between Fillmore and Piru, Calif., on December 31, 1915. He attended the one-room Buckhorn School and graduated from Fillmore High School in 1933. He earned a bachelor's degree in physics at Pomona College in 1937, and a master's degree in physics at Dartmouth in 1939. He then served for a year in the weather observatory atop New Hampshire's Mount Washington, occasionally skiing down the mountain with outgoing mail - and going back up on foot. (There were no Sno-Cats in those days). In 1940, he returned to California to work as a meteorologist at the San Francisco airport, where he obtained a pilot's license in his spare time. Soon after the attack on Pearl Harbor, he joined the Navy, receiving his commission in 1942. He volunteered for the Submarine Service as a radar officer and participated in multiple combat patrols in the western Pacific and the South China Sea aboard USS Gurnard (SS-254) and USS Bluefish (SS-222). He received a Bronze Star for valor in a successful operation to rescue downed naval aviators in hostile waters. Before he went to sea, the Navy sent him to Harvard and MIT for several months of training in radar. During that time, he met and wooed Shirley Hartford of West Medford, marrying her on Oct. 12, 1944, while the Bluefish was in San Francisco for repairs. After the war, they settled in West Medford, and he worked as an engineer at Raytheon until 1948, when he and Shirley moved with their two-year-old son, Charles, to Camarillo, Calif. He accepted a position as a civilian engineer at the Naval Air Missile Test Center at Point Mugu, Calif., working there until his retirement in the early 1970s. (In 1956, the family returned to Cambridge for one academic year, during which Harry earned his second master's degree, in engineering, at MIT). In 1974, Harry and Shirley purchased a lot in Orleans, and five years later, after considerable reflection, they moved there, building a house in which they lived until Shirley's death in 1998, and Harry's decision to move to smaller quarters in 2003. He remained in Orleans until his death. For many years, Harry and Shirley were active members of St. Columba's Church in Camarillo, and in Orleans they belonged to the Church of the Holy Spirit. During the years in Orleans, Harry served as a volunteer docent at the French Cable Museum and took an active role in the restoration of the town's old windmill. His interest in the Mount Washington Observatory never flagged, and he attended the Observatory's annual meetings until the state of his health precluded travel. He was a proud member of the Submarine Veterans of World War II, the Military Officers' Association, and Veterans for Peace, becoming in his later years a committed advocate for world peace. For a number of years, he also was active in the Orleans chapter of PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays). He is survived by his son, Charles of Natick; daughter, Aqela Yousuf of Eastham; granddaughters, Roya Nassery, Najlla Nassery, and Muska Nassery. The family wishes to thank the staff of the Orleans Convalescent & Retirement Center for the wonderful care provided to Harry during his last four and a half years. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 19, at 1 p.m., at the Church of the Holy Spirit, 204 Monument Road, Orleans. Interment will be private. The Nickerson Funeral Home in Orleans is assisting with funeral arrangements. Gifts in Harry's memory may be made to Veterans for Peace (www.veteransfor peace.org) or the Mount Washington Observatory (www.mountwashington.org). Nickerson Funeral Home 508-255-0259.

- (Centre Daily Times)
Richard E. Saunders, 83, of McAlevy's Fort passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2009, after a long battle with emphysema. He was born November 6, 1925 in Fernwood, Delaware County, the son of Isabelle M. (Crilly) and Richard F. Saunders. He was united in marriage to Alice L. (Wilson) on Sept. 14, 1979, who survives along with a brother, Louis Saunders, of Avalon, N.J.; and six children from a previous marriage who live throughout the country. As a child Mr. Saunders spent three years in an orphanage and another four or five years with families who offered him temporary care and housing. He began working in eighth grade to help support his mother, and had to quit school. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1942, volunteering as an armed guard on merchant ships. He was an anti-aircraft 20 millimeter gunner on ammunition ships, he went around the world twice. His ship picked up Rommel's North African German soldiers, bringing them back to POW Camps in Berkley, Va. Mr. Saunders was injured while at battle stations and spent three months in the mountains of Sri Lanka recovering from a leg infection. He then volunteered for the Submarine Service seeing active duty from 1944 to 1948, he served as a Torpedoman and on Fire Control duties in both the Atlantic and Pacific. He was part of the Commissioning Crew for the USS Sirago at the end of the war. He taught and trained free escape methods without apparatus. He also served on the submarines USS Dogfish (SS-350) USS Conger (SS-477), and the USS Trumpetfish (SS-425. His medals included the American Campaign Medal, European, African, Middle Eastern Campaigns, Asiatic Pacific Campaign, WW II Victory Medal, American Defense Service, Phillipine Liberation and Good Conduct Medal. After his discharged he played semi-pro baseball and fast pitch softball for seven years. He had been an avid Navy football and baseball player for the submarine service. When he returned from his service to the country Mr. Saunders began to work at the Philadelphia Electric Company as an apprentice lineman. It was a job he truly loved as he worked his way through the ranks as a single lineman for trouble shooting at fires and accidents from foreman to District Supervisor. His final promotion was to a Methods/Training Supervisor where he developed and trained all high voltage rescue procedures. His crews also did training films for the National Safety Council. During his employment Mr. Saunders worked on all voltages from 2400 to 220,000 volts. At his retirement he received numerous commendations for his accomplishments, including stopping at accident scenes to render assistance to injured motorists. Mr. Saunders was an active member of the State College Assembly of God Church where he participated in outreach groups and senior activities. He was also a lifetime member of the Stone Creek Valley Volunteer Fire Company, serving on various committees over the years. He was also a member of the Jackson Township Crime Watch and a past member of the McAlvey's Fort Lions Club. He was a member of U.S. Sub Vets Holland Club, Sub Vets of World War II, and a loyal longterm member of a 12 step program. He spent his retirement years, along with his wife Alice, enjoying hunting, fishing, and walking with their dogs on their farm near Alan Seeger Natural Forest area. He enjoyed mowing the meadow lands with his John Deere tractor, watching the birds at the many feeders on the property, and tinkering in his garage. He loved to take things apart and see what made them work. He was an avid reader and a faithful provider, a quiet man strong in character, compassionate and generous. He had a heart for those in need and the homeless. During the last 10 years of his life, he struggled with his deteriorating lung disease, but "Rick" never lost his faith. He held fast in the Lord and was a blessing and encouragement to all who knew him. It was Mr. Saunders wish that burial be private with no visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to Shelter Services, 13 Depot Street, Lewistown, PA 17044 or to the State College Assembly of God, 2201 University Drive Extension, State College, PA 16801.
Says he is an Associate Member??

- (The Record-Journal)
Gene L. Roether, 79, of New Britain, husband of Eleanor (Samuelson) Roether, passed away Sept. 7, 2009 at The Hospital of Central Connecticut. Born in Mercer County, Ohio, son of the late Lucille West, he lived in New Britain since 1957. He served in the U.S. Navy submarine service during the Korean Conflict and was employed at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in Southington until his retirement. A longtime member of Stanley Memorial Church in New Britain, he was an associate member of the Submarine Veterans of World War II, and was a life member of the American Legion Post 6 in New Britain and Post 68 in Berlin. He was also a member of the IAM Seniors Group. Besides his wife, he leaves two sons, James Roether, of New Britain, and Lawrence Roether and his wife, Gabriella, of Plantsville; a daughter, Margaret Larvia and her husband, Thomas Larvia II, of Merrimack, N.H.; eight grandchildren, Melissa Piech and her husband, Tomasz, of Warwick, R.I., Jeffrey Roether, of New York City, James, Andrew and Thomas Larvia III, all of Merrimack, N.H., Lauren Roether, of Manchester, Emily Roether, of Bolton, and James Roether II, of Middlefield; an aunt, Dorothy West, of Celina, Ohio; and several cousins, including Pat Corle, also of Celina. Funeral services were held Sept. 10, 2009 at St. Memorial Fountain of Life Church, New Britain. Burial with military honors was in West Cemetery, Plainville. Carlson Funeral Home, New Britain, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Stanley Memorial Fountain of Life Church, 639 East St., New Britain, CT 06051 or to the American Diabetes Association, 306 Industrial Park Road, Suite 105, Middletown, CT 06457.

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