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Friday, January 18, 2019

Obituary: Dale H. Potter, 82, of Harrison Valley, PA


Dale H. Potter, 82, of Harrison Valley, PA, died Wednesday, January 16, 2019 in his home.  Born June 26, 1936, in Elkland, he was the son of Leland Harold and Barbara Freas Potter.  On July 2, 1955, in Harrison Valley, he married the former Loveda “Dee Dee” Kibbe, who survives.  He was employed by Consolidated, now Dominion, from 1956 – 1992.  Dale served as caretaker of the Whites Corners Cemetery for many years.  He was a life member of the Harrison Township Volunteer Fire Co., charter member of the Harrison Valley Community Ball Park Association, Elkland Moose, and the Westfield Masonic Lodge.  Surviving besides his wife, Loveda, are:  four sons, Richard (Claudette) Potter of Harrison Valley, Paul Potter of Harrison Valley, Duane (Renee) Potter of Covington, and Neal (Cheri) Potter of Harrison Valley; ten grandchildren;  29 great-grandchildren;  a brother, Richard (Barbara) Potter of Elkland;  a sister, Barbara Ann Potter of Portland, OR;  two sisters-in-law, Bonnie Potter of Campbell, NY and Lynn Potter of Tioga;  nieces, nephews, and cousins.  In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a granddaughter, Skyler;  and two brothers, Franklin Potter and Robert Potter.  A memorial gathering will be held Sunday, January 27, 2019 at the Harrison Township Community Building from 1:00 – 3:00 PM.  Burial will be in Whites Corners Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to the Harrison Township Volunteer Fire Co., 112 E. Tannery St., Harrison Valley, PA 16927 or the Harrison Valley Community Ball Park Assoc., c/o Richard Potter, 230 Harrison Fox Hill Rd., Harrison Valley, PA 16927.  Arrangements are entrusted to Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfuneralhome.com.