Genevieve C. Roller1,2,3

F, (12 October 1918 - 9 May 2011)
     Genevieve C. Roller was born on 12 October 1918 at Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.2 She was the daughter of William Henry Roller and Edna Viola Bartlett.2,3 Genevieve C. Roller married, at age 21, George A. Dooris Jr., age 24, son of George A. Dooris and Theresa I. Smith, on Monday, 17 June 1940.1 Genevieve C. Roller died on 9 May 2011 at Valley View Nursing Center, Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, at age 92 years, 6 months and 27 days.2,3 She was buried on 13 May 2011 in the Saint Boniface Catholic Church Cemetery, located in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. The funeral service was officiated by Monsignor Stephen D. McGough.2
     Genevieve C. Roller appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 in the household of William Henry Roller and Edna Viola Bartlett at Loyalsock Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. Genevieve C. Roller appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 in the household of William Henry Roller and Edna Viola Bartlett at Williamsport, 1st Ward, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. Genevieve C. Roller appeared on the census of 4 April 1940 in the household of William Henry Roller and Edna Viola Bartlett at Williamsport, 13th Ward, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. As of 2001, Genevieve C. Roller and George A. Dooris Jr. lived at 311 Glenwood Avenue, Williamsport, Pennsylvania.4 She was widowed at age 83 by the death of George on 20 March 2002.1,5 Her obituary was published on 11 May 2011 in the Williamsport Sun-Gazette, printed in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. Her obituary stated:

     Genevieve C. Dooris, 92, of 2075 Blair St., Loyalsock Township, passed away Monday, May 9, 2011, at the Valley View Nursing Center.

     She was born Oct. 12, 1918, in Williamsport, a daughter of William and Edna Bartlett Roller.

     Genevieve was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, enjoyed puzzles, game shows and figure skating events. Her first priority was always her children and grandchildren.

     She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, George A. Jr.

     Genevieve is survived by two daughters, Patricia A. (John) Sinclair and Diane Dooris, both of Williamsport; a brother, Donald Roller of Montoursville; two grandchildren, Steven (Beth) Sinclair and Michael T. Sinclair; and two great-grandsons, Drew and Austin.

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 9:30 a.m. Friday, May 13, 2011, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, 326 Washington Blvd., Williamsport, with Monsignor Stephen D. McGough as celebrant. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Friends may call at Spitler Funeral Home, 733 Broad St., Montoursville, Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m.

     In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lycoming County S.P.C.A., 2805 Reach Road, Williamsport, PA 17701.2

Children of Genevieve C. Roller and George A. Dooris Jr.

Last Edited=15 Mar 2013

Citations

  1. [S1268] George A. Dooris Jr. obituary, Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 21 March 2002. Original obituary available in print or online for 30 days from publication at: http://www.sungazette.com/obituary/obituaryArchive.asp. Kevin Leonard Sholder, Dayton, Ohio, USA.
  2. [S2110] "Genevieve C. Dooris obituary," Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 11 May 2011, online archives (http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/563805/ : accessed 11 May 2011). Kevin Leonard Sholder, Dayton, Ohio, USA.
  3. [S2317] "Donald H. Roller obituary," Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 12 March 2013, online archives (http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/590246/… : accessed 15 March 2013). Kevin Leonard Sholder, Dayton, Ohio, USA.
  4. [S1267] James J. Dooris obituary, Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 18 March 2001. Original obituary available in print or online for 30 days from publication at: http://www.sungazette.com/obituary/obituaryArchive.asp. Kevin Leonard Sholder, Dayton, Ohio, USA.
  5. [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. GEORGE A DOORIS, birth listed as 29 Mar 1916, died listed as 20 Mar 2002 (V), issued in the State of Pennsylvania. Last residence Williamsport, Lycoming, PA, last benefit (none specified). Accessed 5 Apr 2004.