Obituary of Arland H. Costley

Arland H. Costley, age 72, of Wellsboro, PA, died Thursday, July 17, 2008 at Soldiers & Sailors Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. Arland was born July 27, 1935 in Blossburg, PA, a son of Clyde and Beatrice (Covert) Costley. He was the husband of Cinda K. (Fuller) Costley. Arland retired from Wellsboro Boro. He enjoyed steam engines and the Tioga County Early Days Celebration. He was a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Steam Era in Milton, Ontario. Arland is survived by his wife, Cinda; daughters, Beatrice Cornish of Krum, TX, Melinda Catherman and Melissa Costley of Wellsboro, PA; two sons and daughters-in-law, Kevin and Pam Costley of Lawrenceville, PA, Raymond and Cindy Costley of NY; step-children, Tina (Mark) Tomes of Pittsburgh, PA, Robert (Tracey) Schmouder, Jr. and Richard Schmouder, both of Wellsboro, PA, Sherrie Crooks of Middlebury, PA, Brenda Lindsey of Randolph, MS, Dianne Wheatley of Liberty, PA, and James Smith; 17 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and several cousins. A memorial service will be held at Antrim Episcopal Church on Monday, July 21, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Jim Hill officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of ones choice. The Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA is assisting the family. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com