April
06,
1940
06,
1940
April
17,
2016
17,
2016
Bruce A. Fessenden
TURTLEPOINT- Bruce A. Fessenden, 76, of Rock Run Rd., passed away Sunday (Apr. 17, 2016) in Lakeview Senior Care & Living Center, Smethport.
Born April 6. 1940 in Port Allegany, PA, he was a son of Robert V. and Helen Cromwell Fessenden.
Bruce was a lifetime resident of the area and a graduate of Port Allegany High School, Class of 1959.
Mr. Fessenden had worked for Pittsburgh Corning Co., Port Allegany,
for a few years, then in the oil fields with Plants & Goodwin of Shinglehouse, PA, and most recent with Ball-Incon Co. of Port Allegany, where he retired after 30 years of service. He also worked several years for the St. Elizabeth’s Cemetery, Smethport.
Bruce was a veteran having served with the US Navy from Dec. 1959 -Dec. 1963
He was a member of the American Legion, Eldred, PA, Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge 460 and Canoe Place Fish & Game Club, both of Port Allegany, and the Portville Conservation Club.
Surviving are a daughter, Jennifer L. (Todd) Moyer of Eldred; five grandchildren: Nathan (Rona) Fessenden, Taylor Palmer, Brandon (Amanda) Howard, Josiah Watson, Angelina Watson; four great-grandchildren; a stepson, Joseph L. (Marilyn) Watson of Los Angeles, CA; a stepdaughter, Deborah A. Watson of Shinglehouse, PA; a sister, Barbara J. (Dee) Ernst of Port Allegany; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Robert E. Fessenden.
Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at 5 p.m. Friday (Apr. 29, 2016) in the Eldred American Legion, with Joseph L. Watson, officiating. Burial will be in Lamphier Cemetery, Eldred.
Memorials can be made to the Canoe Place Fish & Game Club or the Portville Conservation Club.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany.
Condolences can be made to: Jennifer L. Moyer
559 Loop Rd.
Eldred, PA 16731
TURTLEPOINT- Bruce A. Fessenden, 76, of Rock Run Rd., passed away Sunday (Apr. 17, 2016) in Lakeview Senior Care & Living Center, Smethport.
Born April 6. 1940 in Port Allegany, PA, he was a son of Robert V. and Helen Cromwell Fessenden.
Bruce was a lifetime resident of the area and a graduate of Port Allegany High School, Class of 1959.
Mr. Fessenden had worked for Pittsburgh Corning Co., Port Allegany,
for a few years, then in the oil fields with Plants & Goodwin of Shinglehouse, PA, and most recent with Ball-Incon Co. of Port Allegany, where he retired after 30 years of service. He also worked several years for the St. Elizabeth’s Cemetery, Smethport.
Bruce was a veteran having served with the US Navy from Dec. 1959 -Dec. 1963
He was a member of the American Legion, Eldred, PA, Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge 460 and Canoe Place Fish & Game Club, both of Port Allegany, and the Portville Conservation Club.
Surviving are a daughter, Jennifer L. (Todd) Moyer of Eldred; five grandchildren: Nathan (Rona) Fessenden, Taylor Palmer, Brandon (Amanda) Howard, Josiah Watson, Angelina Watson; four great-grandchildren; a stepson, Joseph L. (Marilyn) Watson of Los Angeles, CA; a stepdaughter, Deborah A. Watson of Shinglehouse, PA; a sister, Barbara J. (Dee) Ernst of Port Allegany; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Robert E. Fessenden.
Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at 5 p.m. Friday (Apr. 29, 2016) in the Eldred American Legion, with Joseph L. Watson, officiating. Burial will be in Lamphier Cemetery, Eldred.
Memorials can be made to the Canoe Place Fish & Game Club or the Portville Conservation Club.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany.
Condolences can be made to: Jennifer L. Moyer
559 Loop Rd.
Eldred, PA 16731
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