Bastress, Clark Edwin
1892 - 1957 (65 years)1. Bastress, Clark Edwin was born on 23 May 1892 in Northumberland, PA; died on 5 Oct 1957; was buried in Northumberland Memorial Park, Stonington, PA. Clark married Leitzel, Mossie Eva on 9 Aug 1913 in Rolling Green, Hummelswarf, PA. Mossie was born on 7 Mar 1894 in Kratzerville, PA; died on 20 Mar 1956 in Sunbury. PA; was buried in Northumberland Memorial Park, Stonington, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Bastress, Clark Edwin Grant was born on 18 Apr 1914; died on 22 Feb 1971; was buried in Shreiners Cemetery, Selinsgrove, Monroe Twp., Northumberland Co., PA.
- 3. Bastress, Chester Jay was born on 25 Feb 1917 in Northumberland, PA; died on 17 May 1998 in Stonington, PA; was buried in Northumberland Memorial Park, Stonington, PA.
- 4. Bastress, Lester Ray was born on 25 Feb 1917 in Northumberland, PA; died on 27 Mar 1994 in Northumberland, PA; was buried in Northumberland Riverview Cemetery.
- 5. Bastress, Violet May was born on 25 May 1918 in Northumberland, PA; died on 4 Aug 2001 in Lewisburg, Union County, PA.
- 6. Bastress, Amber Eva was born on 17 Jan 1921 in Northumberland, PA; died on 2 Jan 2005 in Stonington, PA; was buried in Northumberland Memorial Park, Stonington, PA.
- 7. Bastress, Ralph Eugene was born on 2 Nov 1923 in Northumberland, PA; died on 24 Feb 1991 in Stonington, PA; was buried in Northumberland Memorial Park, Stonington, PA.
- 8. Bastress, Richard Harold was born on 8 Feb 1926; died on 14 Feb 2000 in Sunbury, PA; was buried in Lewisburg Cemetery.
Generation: 2
2. Bastress, Clark Edwin Grant (1.Clark1) was born on 18 Apr 1914; died on 22 Feb 1971; was buried in Shreiners Cemetery, Selinsgrove, Monroe Twp., Northumberland Co., PA. Family/Spouse: Young, Melba Anna. Melba was born on 17 Sep 1909 in Snyder County, PA; died on 13 Jul 1988; was buried in Shreiner's Cemetery, Selinsgrove, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Bastress, Chester Jay (1.Clark1) was born on 25 Feb 1917 in Northumberland, PA; died on 17 May 1998 in Stonington, PA; was buried in Northumberland Memorial Park, Stonington, PA. Notes:
Notes for CHESTER JAY BASTRESS:
Chester worked for 27 years as a drop forger at the Keystone Forge, Northumberland, PA. He had the gift of
"water witching" or "dousing." Chester was a member of the August Baptist Church and was a bell ringer for
years.
Chester and Lester were twin brothers.
The brother's got to watch President Herbert Hoover's motorcade come through Northumberland on Duke Street.
While working for Keystone Forging the brothers got to go see President Harry S. Truman's Presidential train. The President's daughter, Margaret, came out on the platform on the back of the train and waived to everyone.
Edible treats were sassafras root, birch bark, and yellow May apples.
The twins earned spending money by selling moleskins for five cents a bundle. At the Blue Hill canal bed, moles were stomped on. A hollow tree was laid on top of canal lock. A wire was strung across inside the tree with fire lot on one end to dry moleskins. Licorice root was bought at a store for one cent a piece with their earnings.
Memories....
The farmhouse was on RD#2, Sunbury.
The large shrub bush at side porch
Dog Trixie laying behind the coal stove
Bags of beans lying around house
Big rocking chair in the Kitchen
Large maple trees lining the front yard
All ages of people sitting and talking on the front porch.
Poplar trees lining the road to the barn
cousins playing hide n' seek among the lilacs and a favorite place for the chickens as well.
trudging through the woods to find the "perfect" Christmas tree and setting it up in the parlor.
Friday night visits with the men sitting in the kitchen and the women sitting in the living room and the cousins outside playing or inside listening to whichever conversation was liveliest.
Watching Ray Bolger, Lawrence Welk, & Friday night fights.
Family/Spouse: Houser, Ella Rosetta. Ella was born on 27 Sep 1922; died on 19 Oct 2002 in Sunbury, Northumberland County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
4. Bastress, Lester Ray (1.Clark1) was born on 25 Feb 1917 in Northumberland, PA; died on 27 Mar 1994 in Northumberland, PA; was buried in Northumberland Riverview Cemetery. Notes:
Notes for LESTER RAY BASTRESS:
Lester worked at the Keystone Forge, Northumberland, PA. He also served in the Navy during WW 2.Lester married Gibbons, Violet May on 15 Oct 1936. Violet was born on 19 Jul 1918 in Northumberland, PA; died on 7 Jun 2011 in Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA; was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Northumberland, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 10. Bastress, Shirley May was born on 9 Apr 1937; died on 18 Apr 1937.
- 11. Bastress, Judy Ann
5. Bastress, Violet May (1.Clark1) was born on 25 May 1918 in Northumberland, PA; died on 4 Aug 2001 in Lewisburg, Union County, PA. Violet married Holdren, Howard on 3 May 1941 in Winchester Baptist Church, Winchester, VA. Howard (son of Holdren, Boyd William and Wagner, Mary C) was born on 13 Sep 1919 in Sunbury, PA; died on 22 Jun 1974 in Stonington, PA; was buried in Northumberland Memorial Park, Stonington, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
6. Bastress, Amber Eva (1.Clark1) was born on 17 Jan 1921 in Northumberland, PA; died on 2 Jan 2005 in Stonington, PA; was buried in Northumberland Memorial Park, Stonington, PA. Amber married Gilligbauer, Clarence Arnold on 2 Dec 1944. Clarence was born on 9 Sep 1917; died on 23 Jul 1998 in Sunbury, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 16. Gilligbauer, John Clark
- 17. Gilligbauer, Virginia Ann was born on 11 Sep 1948.
- 18. Gilligbauer, Linda Lou
- 19. Gilligbauer, Paul Douglas
- 20. Gilligbauer, David Allen
7. Bastress, Ralph Eugene (1.Clark1) was born on 2 Nov 1923 in Northumberland, PA; died on 24 Feb 1991 in Stonington, PA; was buried in Northumberland Memorial Park, Stonington, PA. Notes:
Notes for RALPH EUGENE BASTRESS:
Ralph served in the Navy during WW2 and the Korean War.Ralph married Ruch, Gladys Pauline on 1 Jan 1948. Gladys was born on 13 Nov 1926; died on 27 Jul 2007 in Dunnellon, Citrus County, FL; was buried in Northumberland Memorial Park, Stonington, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
8. Bastress, Richard Harold (1.Clark1) was born on 8 Feb 1926; died on 14 Feb 2000 in Sunbury, PA; was buried in Lewisburg Cemetery. Richard married Pursel, Kathryn Jennie on 19 Oct 1947. Kathryn was born on 8 Oct 1920; died on 13 Feb 2008 in Lewisburg, Union County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Generation: 3
9. Bastress, Nancy Ella (3.Chester2, 1.Clark1) Nancy married Gass, William Clayton [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 25. Gass, Susan Lynn was born on 5 Dec 1962.
- 26. Gass, Scott William
10. Bastress, Shirley May (4.Lester2, 1.Clark1) was born on 9 Apr 1937; died on 18 Apr 1937. 11. Bastress, Judy Ann (4.Lester2, 1.Clark1) Judy married Silks, Michael L [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 27. Silks, Michael Lee Jr was born on 4 Apr 1985 in Lewistown, PA; died on 28 Jul 2009; was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Northumberland, PA.
12. Radel, Richard Lee Sr (5.Violet2, 1.Clark1) Richard married Moyer, Violet Eleanor [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 28. Radel, Randi Sue
- 29. Radel, Richard Lee Jr
- 30. Radel, Lori Diane
- 31. Radel, James Carl
- 32. Radel, Brian
13. Holdren, Bonnie Lou (5.Violet2, 1.Clark1) Bonnie married German, William Frank Sr [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
14. Holdren, Joy Violet (5.Violet2, 1.Clark1) Joy married Bastress, David Gordon [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
15. Holdren, Howard Paul (5.Violet2, 1.Clark1) Howard married Shaffer, Janette Ann [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 40. Holdren, Tammy Joy
- 41. Holdren, Aaron Michael
- 42. Holdren, Jesse Howard
- 43. Holdren, Joshua
16. Gilligbauer, John Clark (6.Amber2, 1.Clark1) John married Wiand, Daratha [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 44. Gilligbauer, Lora
- 45. Gilligbauer, John
- 46. Gilligbauer, Jeff
17. Gilligbauer, Virginia Ann (6.Amber2, 1.Clark1) was born on 11 Sep 1948. Virginia married Spriggle, Russell [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
18. Gilligbauer, Linda Lou (6.Amber2, 1.Clark1) Linda married Sprenkel, David [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
19. Gilligbauer, Paul Douglas (6.Amber2, 1.Clark1) Paul married Mantz, Julie [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
20. Gilligbauer, David Allen (6.Amber2, 1.Clark1) 21. Bastress, Ralph Thomas (7.Ralph2, 1.Clark1) Family/Spouse: Altemose, Judi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Ralph married Miller, Carol [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
22. Bastress, Timothy Ronald (7.Ralph2, 1.Clark1) Timothy married Vanatta, Sherry L [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 48. Bastress, Rodney A
- 49. Bastress, Stacy L
- 50. Bastress, Heather L
23. Bastress, Patsy Lynn (7.Ralph2, 1.Clark1) Patsy married Stach, Raymond J [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
24. Bastress, Stephen Edward (8.Richard2, 1.Clark1) Stephen married Griffin, Tonya Rene [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Generation: 4
25. Gass, Susan Lynn (9.Nancy3, 3.Chester2, 1.Clark1) was born on 5 Dec 1962. Susan married Sharr, David William [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
26. Gass, Scott William (9.Nancy3, 3.Chester2, 1.Clark1) Scott married Hoffman, Laura Lee [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
27. Silks, Michael Lee Jr (11.Judy3, 4.Lester2, 1.Clark1) was born on 4 Apr 1985 in Lewistown, PA; died on 28 Jul 2009; was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Northumberland, PA. Notes:
July 30, 2009
Michael L. Silks Jr., 24, Montandon
MONTANDON -- Michael L. "Mikey" Silks Jr., 24, of 71 Vindale Ave., entered into rest on Tuesday, July 28, 2009, after he was stricken suddenly at his place of employment.
He was born April 4, 1985, in Lewistown, a son of Michael L. and Judy A. (Bastress) Silks.
Michael was a 2003 graduate of SUN Area Career & Technology Center, New Berlin, where he was enrolled in auto body collision and repair.
He formerly was employed at Leer's and Jeraco Enterprises, both of Milton. At the time of his passing, he was employed as a commercial parts specialist at Advance Auto Parts, Selinsgrove.
Michael was a former member of Boy Scout Troop 3325 of St. John's Lutheran Church, Northumberland, and also a member of the Central Pennsylvania Import Car Club.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Ridge Road, Northumberland.
His hobbies and interests included fishing, attending auto races and especially attending drag car races at Beaver Springs, but his great joy was repairing, painting and working on cars and trucks.
Surviving, in addition to his parents, are one son, Keenan A. Silks, of Montandon, and his companion, Amy Hunselman, of Montandon; one sister, Michele Hubler of Burnham; maternal grandmother, Violet M. Bastress of Northumberland; paternal grandmother, Anna M. Silks of Burnham; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Family and friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Joseph W. Epler Funeral Home, Second and King streets, Northumberland. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Elinor Allison, retired Lutheran pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, Northumberland, officiating.
Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Northumberland.28. Radel, Randi Sue (12.Richard3, 5.Violet2, 1.Clark1) Randi married Buehner, John Charles [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
29. Radel, Richard Lee Jr (12.Richard3, 5.Violet2, 1.Clark1) Richard married Vetrone, Victoria [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
30. Radel, Lori Diane (12.Richard3, 5.Violet2, 1.Clark1) Lori married Emery, Richard [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
31. Radel, James Carl (12.Richard3, 5.Violet2, 1.Clark1) Family/Spouse: Hawkins, Lisa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
32. Radel, Brian (12.Richard3, 5.Violet2, 1.Clark1) Family/Spouse: Danielle. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
33. German, William Frank Jr (13.Bonnie3, 5.Violet2, 1.Clark1) William married Montanez, Margarita [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
34. German, Philip Alan (13.Bonnie3, 5.Violet2, 1.Clark1) 35. German, Sally Faith (13.Bonnie3, 5.Violet2, 1.Clark1) Sally married Huynh, Toan N [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
36. German, Ann Loumay (13.Bonnie3, 5.Violet2, 1.Clark1) 37. Bastress, Timothy David (14.Joy3, 5.Violet2, 1.Clark1) Timothy married Griffith, Leslie Nicole [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Timothy married Armstrong Allen, Karen Charlene [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
38. Bastress, Todd Gordon (14.Joy3, 5.Violet2, 1.Clark1) Todd married VanMeter, Kimberly Ann [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Todd married Lindgreen, Kristin [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
39. Bastress, Thomas Howard (14.Joy3, 5.Violet2, 1.Clark1) Thomas married Adams, Sylvia [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
40. Holdren, Tammy Joy (15.Howard3, 5.Violet2, 1.Clark1) 41. Holdren, Aaron Michael (15.Howard3, 5.Violet2, 1.Clark1) 42. Holdren, Jesse Howard (15.Howard3, 5.Violet2, 1.Clark1) 43. Holdren, Joshua (15.Howard3, 5.Violet2, 1.Clark1) 44. Gilligbauer, Lora (16.John3, 6.Amber2, 1.Clark1) 45. Gilligbauer, John (16.John3, 6.Amber2, 1.Clark1) 46. Gilligbauer, Jeff (16.John3, 6.Amber2, 1.Clark1) 47. Bastress, Thomas Eugene (21.Ralph3, 7.Ralph2, 1.Clark1) Thomas married Owens, Glenda [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
48. Bastress, Rodney A (22.Timothy3, 7.Ralph2, 1.Clark1) Rodney married Manson, Trina [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
49. Bastress, Stacy L (22.Timothy3, 7.Ralph2, 1.Clark1) 50. Bastress, Heather L (22.Timothy3, 7.Ralph2, 1.Clark1) 51. Stach, Michael Alan (23.Patsy3, 7.Ralph2, 1.Clark1) 52. Stach, Christopher Raymond (23.Patsy3, 7.Ralph2, 1.Clark1) 53. Bastress, Wayne Allen (24.Stephen3, 8.Richard2, 1.Clark1) 54. Bastress, Cherie (24.Stephen3, 8.Richard2, 1.Clark1)