He was born Jan. 8, 1934 in Wellsboro, the son of John H. and Mabel Rose Spencer Root. He was a lifelong farmer, worked at Westfield Tannery, Ingersol-Rand, Corning Inc., Schneider Transportation and Curtiss Artificial Insemination. He was a jack of all trades, built his own home and was always willing to help family and friends. He was a 1952 graduate of C.V. High School. He was a 61 year member of the Victoria Grange #1193 and served as Master and State Advocate from 2001 till present.
Sterry J. Root 84, Westfield, passed away at his home unexpectedly January 27, 2018. He was born Jan. 8, 1934 in Wellsboro, the son of John H. and Mabel Rose Spencer Root. He was a lifelong farmer, worked at Westfield Tannery, Ingersol-Rand, Corning Inc., Schneider Transportation and Curtiss Artificial Insemination. He was a jack of all trades, built his own home and was always willing to help family and friends. He was a 1952 graduate of C.V. High School. He was a 61 year member of the Victoria Grange #1193 and served as Master and State Advocate from 2001 till present. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Joyce (Parker), children, Karen (Neil) Roberts, Koeth (Grace) Root, Kerry Scott Root, Kelly (Walt) Soroko. grandchildren, Emily R. Wheaton, Brock A. Root, Walter (Amber) Soroko, Larissa Soroko, Derrick Root, Jessica Root, Brandi Root, Jamie (Jerrry) Boorum, great grandchildren, Lily, Randy and Addisyn Wheaton, Katie and Alice Soroko, Kaitlin and Evan Boorum, brothers, Elton (Darla) Root, Duane (Mary Ann) Root, Galen (Nancy) Root, sisters, Veleda Smith and Gail (Harold) Dean. Friends are invited to a memorial service Saturday Feb. 3, at 11:00 am. at Brookfield United Methodist Church, Westfield, Pa., Pastor Edward Rodarmel offc. Memorial donations may be made to Brookfield U.M. Church, c/o Donna Nudd, 3135 Potter Rd., Troupsburg, NY. 14885. Arrangements are in care of the Kenyon Funeral Home, Westfield.
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