Obituary of Gerald Chubbuck

Gerald H. Chubbuck passed away in Wellsboro on August 29, 2007. He was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey on September 3, 1918, the son of the late Lee and Bessie Chubbuck. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Doris and Grace. Gerald was married on August 13, 1943, to his childhood sweetheart, Ellen Kingsley who preceded him in death in 1998. He is survived by daughters Ann Kimber and her husband Bill Kimber and Patti McBride and her fiance Mark Hamilton. Also surviving are grandchildren, Caley McBride and her fiance, Casey Jones; Colin McBride and Caitrin McBride. His brother, Donald Chubbuck of Eagles Mere, also survives. He served in the Air Force during World War II in the African and Italian companies. Gerald and his beloved wife, Ellen, ran the High School Grocery from 1956 until 2003. He loved his family and was a loving grandfather. He loved the many family animals and the mighty Susquehanna River. Gerald remodeled Old Town canoes which he and his family used on the River paddling from Athens to Wyalusing. He was a loving husband and father and a kind friend to many folks in Towanda. We celebrate his long and productive life -- and we will miss him. The Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC 637 S. Main St. Mansfield is assisting the family. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com