Masako T. VANNATTER

Masako T. VANNATTER, 78, of Ulysses, PA, died Friday, April 24, 2015 in Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport, PA. Born September 11, 1936, in Okinawa, Japan, she was the daughter of Kana and Kama Tsuha. She was employed by Galeton Production, C&J Blouse Co., and Ulysses Lumber. Surviving are: five children, Keiko (Robert) Sutton of Galeton, PA, Joyce (Richard, Jr.) Nelson of Andrews Settlement, Robert (Cherie) Vannatter of Mills, PA, James (Kathleen) Vannatter of Blossburg, PA, and Jessie (Brandi Martin) Vannatter of Franklin, OH; 17 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Seikichi Tsuha and Selkhi Tsuha; two sisters, Camako and Setsuko; and longtime companion, John Taylor. She was predeceased by a son, Ronnie J. Vannatter; a grandson, James "Jimmy" Vannatter, Jr.; a great-grandson, Skye W. Nelson; and a brother. Friends may call Tuesday, April 28, 2015 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA, where Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 AM. The Rev. Marty Zdrojewski will officiate. Burial will be in Ulysses Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Ulysses Library, P.O. Box 316, Ulysses, PA 16948 or Tri-Town Volunteer Ambulance, Ulysses, PA 16948. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfuneralhome.com.