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Donald M. Shuman

NORTHUMBERLAND ? Donald M. "Don" Shuman, 79, of 650 Susquehanna St., passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his wife and family on Monday afternoon, March 27, 2006.

He was born July 16, 1926, in Northumberland, a son of the late Muirheid and Margaret (Neibert) Shuman. On July 23, 1947, he married the former Faye Bastress, who survives. His passing breaks a marital union of nearly 59 years.

Mr. Shuman was a 1944 graduate of Northumberland High School.

He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the Air Force. He enlisted in the Air Force at Susquehanna University and when called into active duty was sent overseas with the 9th Air Force and was attached to the 40th Mobile Repair and Reclamation. He was honorably discharged in 1946 when he was called home, due to his father's failing health, to help with the family business, Shuman's Market, which operated not only as a market but as a store on wheels with his father and brother.

Don and his wife owned and operated Shuman's Floral Center for more than 25 years. He was formerly employed by Merck and Co., Riverside, and later worked for Shippers Car Line, Milton, as a railroad tanker repairman. He retired in 1990 after 25 years of employment.

As a youth, Don was active in the Boy Scouts of America and attained the rank of Eagle Scout.

Mr. Shuman was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Northumberland.

He was a life member of the Northumberland Fire Company No. 1 and American Legion Post 44, also of Northumberland. Don served on the Northumberland Sewer Authority and was vice chairman since its inception. He was also a member of the Shade Tree Commission and a past member of the Northumberland Housing Authority.

Don was best known for being an avid gardener. He took great pleasure and pride in growing and developing a beautiful garden. He also enjoyed furniture refurbishing and had a keen sense of humor with both his family and friends. Don especially enjoyed cooking and was well known for his culinary skills with his family and friends.

Don was a devoted husband and father who took special delight in his grandchildren and great-grandson. He treasured the time he spent with them.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, Faye, are four daughters and sons-in-law, Donne and Ed Lewis of Elkton, Md., Denise and Leo Ryan of Hillsborough, N.J., Patricia Shuman and Charles Hickam of Albuquerque, N.M., and Pamela and David Heim of Northumberland; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Douglas Shuman and Carla Mahaffey of Turbotville and Philip Shuman of Newport, Vt.; six grandchildren, Kathleen Ryan Breuer and husband Kevin, Patricia Ryan, Nathan Heim, and Melissa, Cadence and Nova Shuman; one great-grandson, Luke Breuer; one brother and sister-in-law, George and Joan Shuman of Cape Cod, Mass.; and one sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Tom Sheehan of Hillsborough.

Family and friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Trinity United Methodist Church, Sixth and King streets, Northumberland, where the funeral will follow at 11 with the Rev. Mark Hagy officiating.

Burial with military honors accorded by the Northumberland Joint Veterans will follow in Riverview Cemetery, Northumberland.

Donald married Bastress, M Faye on 23 Jul 1947. M (daughter of Bastress, Milton Eli and Leffler, Susan Elizabeth) was born on 15 Jul 1926; died on 26 Oct 2018. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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M. Faye Shuman
July 15, 1926 ~ October 26, 2018 (age 92)
Obituary & Services

On Friday, October 26, 2018, Faye Shuman, 92, a lifelong Norry Pineknotter passed away at Nottingham Village Nursing Center.

Faye was born at home on Duke Street July 15, 1926 to the late Milton E. & Susan Leffler Bastress. She was a 1944 graduate of Northumberland High School class of 1944. She was known as ?Peachy? where she was a class officer, member of the interclass basketball and participated in class plays. She was very active with the reunion committee for at least 70 years. In 1947, she married her high school classmate, Donald M. Shuman.They were married 59 years until his passing in 2006

After graduation, she worked at Fort Indiantown Gap, PA for the war effort. She and her husband owned and operated Shuman?s Floral Center and Greenhouses in Shamokin Dam for 25 years. She took great pride in her floral designs and her over the top holiday home décor. After its closing in 1976, Faye was a department manager and buyer for Plaza House Department Store, Hummel?s Wharf and sales associate for Rosenblum?s Clothing Store, Sunbury until her retirement.

She was a lifelong member of Soroptimist International of SUN Counties and Trinity United Methodist Church, Northumberland and Post 44 American Legion Women?s Auxiliary. She was known as Sister, Mom, Grandma, and GiGi to her immediate family of 26. She will always be remembered for her ability to love, listen, and to perfectly matched outfits from head to toe with her Chantilly fragrance.

Faye is survived by her six children; Donne Lewis [Edward]; North East, MD, Douglas Shuman, Watsontown; Denise Ryan [Leo], Millsboro, DE; Patricia Shuman [Charles Hickam], Albuquerque, NM; Pamela Heim [David], Northumberland; and Philip Shuman, Burlington, VT. Along with her children, she is survived by six grandchildren, Kathleen ?Katie? Ryan Breuer [Kevin], Patricia ?Trish? Ryan Molloy [Brett], Nathan Heim [Billie Jo], Melissa Shuman Hoy [Joshua], Cadence and Nova Shuman, two step grandchildren, Kade and Mason Lewis and great grandchildren Luke, Jake, & Cody Breuer, Taylor & Braden Molloy, Paisley Heim, one step great grandchild Chloe Roshon and one step grandson Edward Lewis II. Along with 2 sister-in-laws & 1 brother-in-law; Barbara (Tom) Sheehan, Yardley PA and Joan Shuman, West Yarmouth, MA and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, Faye was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 2 sisters and their spouses Robert (Hildred) Bastress, Guy (Catherine) Bastress, and William (Arlene) Bastress & Marvel (Bill) Miller and Jean (Robert) ?Skip? Reichenbach and brother-in-law George ?Bup? Shuman.


A viewing will be held from 10:00am to 11:00am Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Trinity United Methodist Church 6th & King Streets Northumberland with funeral services at 11:00am with Rev. Leslie Halchak officiating.
Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery, Northumberland

Milton married Leffler, Susan Elizabeth. Susan was born on 17 Dec 1891 in Port Trevorton, Snyder, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 14 Nov 1953 in Sunbury, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Northumberland Riverview Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Notes for WILLIAM HARRISON BASTRESS:
Both William H and his wife, Emma, are buried at Blue Church Cemetery aka St Peter's Church Cemetery
(40°49'52.20"N, 76°34'8.70"W).

PENNSYLVANIA DEATH CERTIFICATE

Name: William Harrison Bastress

Gender: Male

Race: White

Age: 69 -11-8

married, retired farmer

Birth Date: 23 Feb 1860

Birth Place: Pennsylvania

Death Date: 31 Jan 1930

Death Place: Upper Augusta, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA

Cause of deth cardias dilation; arterio sclerosis; hy'ertension

Father: Milton Bastress b. Pa

Mother: Catherine Broscious b. Pa

Spouse: Emma S Bastress

informant Mrs. Emma Bastress R3 Sunbury, Pa

burial Blue Church Cemetery

Certificate Number: 9109

William married Persing, Emma Sarah on 24 Feb 1882 in Elysburg, Northumberland, PA. Emma was born on 19 Jul 1862; died on 24 May 1938; was buried in Blue Church Cemetery aka St. Peter's Church Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]