Elwood O. Lilley1,2,3

M, (17 April 1924 - 14 February 2000)
     Elwood O. Lilley was born on 17 April 1924.1,4 He was the son of Oscar Franklin Lilley and Madeline Mildred Sholder.4 Elwood O. Lilley married, at age 24, Lois E. Flayhart on Monday, 4 October 1948.4,3 Elwood O. Lilley died on 14 February 2000 at Williamsport Hospital, Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, at age 75 years, 9 months and 28 days.1,4 He was buried on 17 February 2000 in the Twin Hills Memorial Park, located in Fairfield Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. The funeral service was officiated by Reverend David L. Weaver.4
     Elwood O. Lilley appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 in the household of Simon Lilley and Alice [—?—] at Williamsport, 2nd Ward, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.

     The obituary for Harold B. Lilley from in the local paper, printed in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, dated in January 1991 listed Elwood O. Lilley as his brother.5 His obituary was published on 16 February 2000 in the Williamsport Sun-Gazette, printed in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. His obituary stated:

     The funeral will be Thursday for Elwood O. Lilley, 75, of 1416 Park Ave., who died Monday, Feb. 14, 2000, at Williamsport Hospital. He and his wife, the former Lois E. Flayhart, observed their 51st wedding anniversary Oct. 4.

     He retired in 1987 as meat manager of A&P stores after 46 years of service. He was a World War II Army veteran. He was a member and former secretary of Newberry Lions Club. He was a 50-year member of St. Paul United Methodist Church.

     Born here April 17, 1924, he was a son of Oscar F. and Madalen M. Shoulder Lilley [Madeline Sholder].

     Surviving, besides his wife, are a daughter, Eileen J. Shearer of Curwensville RR 3; a son, Thomas E. of this city; two brothers, Marlin D. of Cogan Station and Glenn F. of Carlisle; a sister, Dorothy A. Beaver of this city; four grandchildren, Elizabeth A. and Robert E. Shearer and Joshua T. and Heather M. Lilley. He was preceded in death by a brother, Harold B.

     The funeral will be at 11 a.m. at the church, 1427 Memorial Ave., with his pastor, the Rev. David L. Weaver, officiating. Burial will be in Twin Hills Cemetery.

     Friends may call at the church from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday. The family will provide the flowers. Arrangements are being handled by Knight-Confer’s, 1914 Memorial Ave.4
According to the Social Security Administrations Death Index Elwood's last known residence was Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.1

     Marlin D. Lilley's obituary on 8 March 2006 Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, stated that Elwood O. Lilley was his brother and preceeded him in death.2

Children of Elwood O. Lilley and Lois E. Flayhart

Last Edited=30 Jan 2013

Citations

  1. [S151] Social Security Death Index, RootsWeb online, at http://ssdi.rootsweb.com (Baltimore, Maryland: U.S. Social Security Administration, January 2004 update). The SSDI component of RootsWeb online is drawn from the Social Security Death Benefits Index of the U.S. Social Security Administration. ELWOOD O LILLEY, birth listed as 17 Apr 1924, died listed as 14 Feb 2000 (V), issued in the State of Pennsylvania. Last residence Williamsport, Lycoming, PA, last benefit (none specified). Accessed 18 Jun 2004.
  2. [S816] Marlin D. Lilley obituary, Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 8 March 2006. Original obituary available in print or online for 30 days from publication at: http://www.sungazette.com/sections.asp?section=Obituaries. Kevin Leonard Sholder, Dayton, Ohio, USA.
  3. [S2292] "Couple observes 25th anniversary," Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 18 October 2009, online archives (http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/533950/… : accessed 30 January 2013). Kevin Leonard Sholder, Dayton, Ohio, USA.
  4. [S336] Elwood O. Lilley obituary, Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 16 February 2000. Original obituary from the Williamsport Sun-Gazette 30 day obituary archive found at: http://www.sungazette.com/obituary/obituaryArchive.asp. Kevin Leonard Sholder, Dayton, Ohio, USA.
  5. [S855] Harold B. Lilley obituary, undated clipping from an unidentified newspaper presumably from a local paper in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, January 1991. The original article was from a scrapbook of personal memorabilia compiled by Johanna (Weiss) Edler (1915-1999) through out her life. Viewed in the home of her daughter Donna (Edler) Sayah on 1 June 1999, by Kevin Sholder. Donna Lee Edler, Montoursville, Pennsylvania, USA.