LYLE E. FOLK
AGE 82 YEARS
Lyle E. "Pete" Folk, of Galeton, Pa., passed away peacefully on May 20, 2022, at UPMC Williamsport Hospital. He was the son of the late Bruce and Matilda Folk. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sisters, Anna and Linda. Pete is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Jean (nee Cady); five children; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Pete earned a BS in secondary education from Mansfield State College in 1962 and taught English at Mifflinburg High School from 1962 to 1964. He then accepted a position with the Boy Scouts of America, where his roles included District Executive of Shamokin and Council Director of Summer Camp. In 1967, he became a counselor with the Pa. Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, where he remained until his retirement in 2011. Pete was a tireless volunteer with numerous civic organizations throughout his life and received many awards and honors for his commitment and service to the Galeton community. He was a Rotarian from 1970 until his death, serving in various capacities including Club President and Assistant District Governor.
He was also a member of the Galeton Presbyterian Church, serving on various committees over the years. He and Jean were perennial volunteers at the Woodsmen's Show and the Bark Peeler's Festival. Additionally, they had an antiques business for nearly 40 years, becoming local experts in antique furniture, books, and glassware. Pete was an enthusiastic storyteller who loved to make people laugh. Pete made friends wherever he went and people always remembered him and he remembered them. He was an avid animal lover. Pete helped countless people throughout his life, and he will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and community.
There will be a graveside service at the West Hill Cemetery in Galeton, on Thursday, May 26, 2022
Arrangements: Hess Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Galeton.
Published in the WILLIAMSPORT SUN GAZETTE
May 23, 2022.
AGE 82 YEARS
Lyle E. "Pete" Folk, of Galeton, Pa., passed away peacefully on May 20, 2022, at UPMC Williamsport Hospital. He was the son of the late Bruce and Matilda Folk. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sisters, Anna and Linda. Pete is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Jean (nee Cady); five children; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Pete earned a BS in secondary education from Mansfield State College in 1962 and taught English at Mifflinburg High School from 1962 to 1964. He then accepted a position with the Boy Scouts of America, where his roles included District Executive of Shamokin and Council Director of Summer Camp. In 1967, he became a counselor with the Pa. Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, where he remained until his retirement in 2011. Pete was a tireless volunteer with numerous civic organizations throughout his life and received many awards and honors for his commitment and service to the Galeton community. He was a Rotarian from 1970 until his death, serving in various capacities including Club President and Assistant District Governor.
He was also a member of the Galeton Presbyterian Church, serving on various committees over the years. He and Jean were perennial volunteers at the Woodsmen's Show and the Bark Peeler's Festival. Additionally, they had an antiques business for nearly 40 years, becoming local experts in antique furniture, books, and glassware. Pete was an enthusiastic storyteller who loved to make people laugh. Pete made friends wherever he went and people always remembered him and he remembered them. He was an avid animal lover. Pete helped countless people throughout his life, and he will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and community.
There will be a graveside service at the West Hill Cemetery in Galeton, on Thursday, May 26, 2022
Arrangements: Hess Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Galeton.
Published in the WILLIAMSPORT SUN GAZETTE
May 23, 2022.
LYLE E. FOLK
AGE 82 YEARS
Lyle E. "Pete" Folk, of Galeton, Pa., passed away peacefully on May 20, 2022, at UPMC Williamsport Hospital. He was the son of the late Bruce and Matilda Folk. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sisters, Anna and Linda. Pete is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Jean (nee Cady); five children; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Pete earned a BS in secondary education from Mansfield State College in 1962 and taught English at Mifflinburg High School from 1962 to 1964. He then accepted a position with the Boy Scouts of America, where his roles included District Executive of Shamokin and Council Director of Summer Camp. In 1967, he became a counselor with the Pa. Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, where he remained until his retirement in 2011. Pete was a tireless volunteer with numerous civic organizations throughout his life and received many awards and honors for his commitment and service to the Galeton community. He was a Rotarian from 1970 until his death, serving in various capacities including Club President and Assistant District Governor.
He was also a member of the Galeton Presbyterian Church, serving on various committees over the years. He and Jean were perennial volunteers at the Woodsmen's Show and the Bark Peeler's Festival. Additionally, they had an antiques business for nearly 40 years, becoming local experts in antique furniture, books, and glassware. Pete was an enthusiastic storyteller who loved to make people laugh. Pete made friends wherever he went and people always remembered him and he remembered them. He was an avid animal lover. Pete helped countless people throughout his life, and he will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and community.
There will be a graveside service at the West Hill Cemetery in Galeton, on Thursday, May 26, 2022
Arrangements: Hess Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Galeton.
Published in the WILLIAMSPORT SUN GAZETTE
May 23, 2022.
AGE 82 YEARS
Lyle E. "Pete" Folk, of Galeton, Pa., passed away peacefully on May 20, 2022, at UPMC Williamsport Hospital. He was the son of the late Bruce and Matilda Folk. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sisters, Anna and Linda. Pete is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Jean (nee Cady); five children; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Pete earned a BS in secondary education from Mansfield State College in 1962 and taught English at Mifflinburg High School from 1962 to 1964. He then accepted a position with the Boy Scouts of America, where his roles included District Executive of Shamokin and Council Director of Summer Camp. In 1967, he became a counselor with the Pa. Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, where he remained until his retirement in 2011. Pete was a tireless volunteer with numerous civic organizations throughout his life and received many awards and honors for his commitment and service to the Galeton community. He was a Rotarian from 1970 until his death, serving in various capacities including Club President and Assistant District Governor.
He was also a member of the Galeton Presbyterian Church, serving on various committees over the years. He and Jean were perennial volunteers at the Woodsmen's Show and the Bark Peeler's Festival. Additionally, they had an antiques business for nearly 40 years, becoming local experts in antique furniture, books, and glassware. Pete was an enthusiastic storyteller who loved to make people laugh. Pete made friends wherever he went and people always remembered him and he remembered them. He was an avid animal lover. Pete helped countless people throughout his life, and he will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and community.
There will be a graveside service at the West Hill Cemetery in Galeton, on Thursday, May 26, 2022
Arrangements: Hess Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Galeton.
Published in the WILLIAMSPORT SUN GAZETTE
May 23, 2022.
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