Albert L. "Tink" Chase, 85, of Roulette, PA, died Saturday (August 27, 2016) in the Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport.
He was born May 2, 1931 in Roulette, a son of Leon and Ruth Davey Chase Kellogg. He was raised by his mother and Albert Kellogg. On June 16, 1956, in Roulette, he married Margaret Cornelius, who survives.
Mr. Chase attended Roulette Schools and worked at Pittsburgh Corning of Port Allegany for 43 years, retiring on May 2, 1993.
Tink was lifetime member of the Roulette Volunteer Fire Dept. He was an avid hunter, enjoyed playing horse shoes and doing crossword puzzles. He was very well known for his canoe racing, which he participated in for over 20 years.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by:
two daughters: Colleen (Butch) DeBoer of Roulette and Carla (Jan) Skinner of Oviedo, FL
four grandchildren: Willy (Eryn Haynes) DeBoer, Cory (Brandie Glessner) Skinner, Troy Skinner, Carey (Jon) Ditges
two great-grandchildren: Skylar DeBoer and Ava Blue Skinner
one sister: Doris Card of Roulette
and several nieces and nephews
In addition to his parents, and step father, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Raymond and Lawrence Chase; two sisters: Edna "Peg" Packer and Grace Hanchett.
Visitation will be held on Monday from 4-7 PM at Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., 105 N. Main St., Port Allegany, where funeral services will be held at 7 PM, with the Rev. H.D. Youngblood, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Roulette Volunteer Fire Dept.
Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.
2 comments :
He was a great man. I used to race with him in the four man teams, what a great time we had. He will be missed. Sending prayers for the family.
My condolences go out to Muggs and family.
Carol Young Coppinger
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