Harry R. Carey
Harry R. Carey, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away in his Sun City Center, Fla. home on December 26, 2017, at age 91, following an extended illness. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Jane; daughters Susan Davis and Karen (Mark) Everson; granddaughter Caitlyn Everson and nephews, niece, and many cousins. He is predeceased by his parents William and Kathryn Carey, brother Robert Carey, and nephew Richard Carey.
Born in Kingston, Pa., Harry graduated from West Wyoming High School in 1944. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force on his eighteenth birthday and was called to service in August 1944. After his discharge, he attended college, graduating from the University of Denver, January 1949. Upon graduation, he joined his father in the partnership Wm. & Harry Carey Insurance and Real Estate agency. Following the death of his father in 1956, Harry was the sole proprietor of the agency until being joined in the business by his wife.
Harry was active in the Wyoming Valley Pilots Club and the Civil Air Patrol. Following retirement and their move to Florida, he and his wife traveled extensively in the United States and Canada until his illness prevented it.
His kindness, gentle manner, and easy humor will be deeply missed by his friends and family.
A memorial service will be held at a future date.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in his honor to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607.
<h3><strong>Ethel Holtz Ratcliff</strong></h3>
Ethel “Patsy” Holtz Ratcliff passed away peacefully at her home in Belvedere Commons, Sun City Center, Fla. on Christmas Day, December 25, 2017 after her courageous battle with cancer. She was formerly from Fredonia, N.Y.
Born in Silver Creek, N.Y. on March 20, 1941. Patsy was the daughter of the late Hazel Taylor and Walter and Elsie Taylor.
She is survived by her daughter and best friend, Kim (Steve) Williams of Wimauma, Fla., her son Donald Holtz Jr. of Lexington, Ky., an adopted son, Chris (Sherrie) Lee, of Clearwater, Fla., and a stepson, Donald (Mari) Ratcliff, of Kokomo, Ind. She is also survived by a stepsister, Dee Dee Ogden of Dunkirk, N.Y., six grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Donald “Duke” Holtz, who passed away in 2003, and her second husband, Jim Ratcliff who passed away in 2009. She is also preceded by three sisters, Donna Sullivan, Katherine Hallett and Marilyn LaBarbera, and two stepbrothers, Sonny and Jack Morrison.
Patsy considered everyone she met a friend and especially the many close friends she made and loved at Belvedere Commons. Always a smile on her face, she made you feel better just being near her.
A celebration of life will be held at the convenience of the family.
Born in Kingston, Pa., Harry graduated from West Wyoming High School in 1944. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force on his eighteenth birthday and was called to service in August 1944. After his discharge, he attended college, graduating from the University of Denver, January 1949. Upon graduation, he joined his father in the partnership Wm. & Harry Carey Insurance and Real Estate agency. Following the death of his father in 1956, Harry was the sole proprietor of the agency until being joined in the business by his wife.
Harry was active in the Wyoming Valley Pilots Club and the Civil Air Patrol. Following retirement and their move to Florida, he and his wife traveled extensively in the United States and Canada until his illness prevented it.
His kindness, gentle manner, and easy humor will be deeply missed by his friends and family.
A memorial service will be held at a future date.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in his honor to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607.
<h3><strong>Ethel Holtz Ratcliff</strong></h3>
Ethel “Patsy” Holtz Ratcliff passed away peacefully at her home in Belvedere Commons, Sun City Center, Fla. on Christmas Day, December 25, 2017 after her courageous battle with cancer. She was formerly from Fredonia, N.Y.
Born in Silver Creek, N.Y. on March 20, 1941. Patsy was the daughter of the late Hazel Taylor and Walter and Elsie Taylor.
She is survived by her daughter and best friend, Kim (Steve) Williams of Wimauma, Fla., her son Donald Holtz Jr. of Lexington, Ky., an adopted son, Chris (Sherrie) Lee, of Clearwater, Fla., and a stepson, Donald (Mari) Ratcliff, of Kokomo, Ind. She is also survived by a stepsister, Dee Dee Ogden of Dunkirk, N.Y., six grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Donald “Duke” Holtz, who passed away in 2003, and her second husband, Jim Ratcliff who passed away in 2009. She is also preceded by three sisters, Donna Sullivan, Katherine Hallett and Marilyn LaBarbera, and two stepbrothers, Sonny and Jack Morrison.
Patsy considered everyone she met a friend and especially the many close friends she made and loved at Belvedere Commons. Always a smile on her face, she made you feel better just being near her.
A celebration of life will be held at the convenience of the family.