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Published in Wayne Independent on September 25, 2010
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Gertrude Elmore, 96, of Honesdale, PA, formerly of Damascus, PA, a retired Teachers Aide, and longtime resident of the area, died Thursday, September 23, 2010 at Wayne Woodland Manor, Waymart, PA. The Daughter of the late William and Ora Bodie Hoar, she was born September 19, 1914 in Haines, PA. Gertrude was married for 61 years to the late Larue J. Elmore who passed January 12, 1997.
She was a member of the Damascus Manor United Methodist Church. She played the organ for over 40 years in the Damascus Manor United Methodist Church and Abrahamsville United Methodist Church. She attended Peckville Assembly of God Church, Peckville, PA. She was a member of the Upper Delaware Heritage Alliance, Damascus PTA, and the Damascus Manor United Methodist Church Ladies Auxiliary. She attended bible study at Nolua Dexter's.
A family statement reads "Gertrude was a loving wife and mother. She enjoyed and was a very talented painter. She loved to vacation the New England States and Canada with her family. She was active in raising bassett hounds and participating in field trials and dog shows. She was very committed to everything that she did and was blessed that god was in life. She will greatly be missed."
Survivors include her son, David Elmore, and his wife Barbara, of Davenport, N.Y., her daughter, Joan Elmore, of Honesdale, PA. Special friend Betty Hedden of Honesdale, PA. Gertrude is predeceased by her brother, Clyde Hoar, and two sisters, LaVerne Hoar and Maybert Busko.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date to be announced at Damascus Manor United Methodist Church, 1720 Cochecton Turnpike, Damascus, PA 18415.
Internment of the cremains will in Tusten Settlement Cemetery , Narrowsburg, NY.
Donations can be made in her name to: Damascus Manor United Methodist Church, 1720 Cochecton Turnpike, Damascus, PA 18415, Abrahamsville United Methodist Church, 623 Callicoon Rd., Damascus, PA 18415.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Rasmussen Funeral Home Narrowsburg, N.Y.
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