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Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Obituary: Elberta L. Potter, 93, Port Allegany


Elberta L. Potter, 93, of Port Allegany, PA, formerly of Potter Brook, died Friday, March 31, 2017 in Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport, PA.  Born June 18, 1923, in Potter Brook, she was the daughter of William R. and Agnes M. Robbins Truax.  On February 6, 1942, in Harrison Valley, she married Herbert S. Potter, who survives.  She was employed by Galeton Production and was the former office manager of the State Farm Agency in Westfield.  Bert was a member of the Potter Brook Happy Hour Club and was Past Matron and 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star #33 in Westfield.  She enjoyed square dancing, gardening, and traveling.  Surviving besides her husband, Herb, are:  two children, Betty Lou (James) Frost of Wilmington, NC and William (Merilee) Potter of Port Allegany; five grandchildren;  seven great-grandchildren;  a sister, Doris Metcalf of Milledgeville, GA;  nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by a sister, Ruth E. Orcutt.  Friends may call at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m., with Funeral Services following at 2:00 p.m.  The Rev. Duane Burdick will officiate.  Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook.  Memorials may be made to Potter County Hospice, c/o Cole Memorial Hospital, 1001 E. Second St., Coudersport, PA 16915, Skilled Nursing Activity Fund, c/o Cole Memorial Hospital, 1001 E. Second St., Coudersport, PA 16915, or the Potter Brook Happy Hour Club.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfuneralhome.com.