Russell W. "Russ" Trumbull, 87, of 1456 South Ave., Lewis Run, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2015, surrounded by his loving family, at the Bradford Manor.
Born June 17, 1927 in Lewis Run, he was a son of the late Paul and Calista (Crooks) Trumbull. He attended school in Lewis Run.
On February 12, 1948 in Degolia he married Ann (Paul) Trumbull who survives him.
He enlisted in the United States Navy on May 15, 1945 served during WWII, he was honorably discharged on August 17, 1946.
He was a member of Lafayette Evangelical Christian Church.
Russ was employed at Hanley Brick Company, AirCo Speer, and the Children's Home of Bradford for many years. After he retired he worked partime at Worth Smith Hardware. Russ was an excellent carpenter and "Jack of all trades". He enjoyed fishing, throwing horseshoes, and teaching then beating his grandchildren at checkers.
Surviving in addition to his wife Ann of 66 years are four daughters, Cheryl (Glenn) Shay, of Kane, Patricia (Frank) Barton, of Bradford, Sheila (Richard) Bartel, of Greenville, Sally (Robert) Luke, of Bradford, one son, Russell (Ann) Trumbull Jr., of Baconton GA, one sister, Ann (the late James) Youd, of Maryland, 20 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one great granddaughter Julianna Rose Barton, 4 brothers and 2 sisters.
Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at 11:00am in the Lafayette Evangelical Christian Church with Rev. Robert Baldwin, pastor officiating. Burial will be in Lafayette Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to Bradford Manor 50 Langmaid Lane Bradford, PA 16701 or American Cancer Society .
Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com