Frances Helen Strauss1,2,3

F, (29 March 1935 - 28 January 2000)
     Frances Helen Strauss was born on 29 March 1935 at Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.1,4,3 She was the daughter of George Strauss and Laura A. Schuler.3 Frances Helen Strauss first married Donald Garman circa 1957.3 Frances Helen Strauss married a second time, at age 36, Verus L. Farr Jr., age 47, son of Verus L. Farr and Mildred Mae Sholder, on Thursday, 30 December 1971.1,2,3 Frances Helen Strauss died on 28 January 2000 at home, 2295 Lycoming Creek Road, Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, at age 64 years, 9 months and 30 days.4,2,3 She was buried on 31 January 2000. The funeral service was officiated by Reverend Charles J. Cummings.3
     She was widowed by the death of Donald in 1967.3 Her obituary was published on 30 January 2000 in the Williamsport Sun-Gazette, printed in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. Her obituary stated:

     Frances H. Farr, 64, of 2295 Lycoming Creek Rd., died Friday, Jan. 28, 2000, at home. She and her husband, Verus L. “Tommy” Farr Jr., observed their 28th wedding anniversary on Dec. 30.

     She was the owner and operator of Farr’s Motel. She was a life member of Ascension Catholic Church. She was an avid gardener and collected porcelain dolls.

     Born March 29, 1935, in this city, she was a daughter of George and Laura A. Schuler Strauss.

     Surviving, besides her husband, are a brother, John M. Strauss, and a sister, Catherine M. Cardene, both of Williamsport.

     She was preceded in death by her first husband, Donald Garman in 1967; two brothers, Joseph W. and George Strauss; and a sister, Mary R. Galligher. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, 2111 Linn St., with the Rev. Charles Cummings officiating. There will be no visitation.3


     The former Frances Helen Strauss was listed in the obituary of Verus L. Farr Jr., on 30 April 2004 Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, as his deceased wife.2
Last Edited=18 Mar 2010

Citations

  1. [S44] Ethel Irene (Pryor) Sholder, "Family Group Sheets," supplied 28 November 1995 (RD #2, Box 275, Williamsport, Pennsylvania 17701, USA).
  2. [S237] Verus L. Farr Jr. obituary, Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 30 April 2004. 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.
  3. [S239] Frances H. Farr obituary, Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 30 January 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.
  4. [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. FRANCES H FARR, birth listed as 29 Mar 1935, died listed as 28 Jan 2000 (V), issued in the State of Pennsylvania. Last residence Williamsport, Lycoming, PA, last benefit (none specified). Accessed 1 May 2004.