Josephine Casselberry Bennett1,2,3 
F, (4 June 1906 - 15 May 1990)
Josephine Casselberry Bennett was born on 4 June 1906 at Old Lycoming Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.4,2,5 She was the daughter of George Washington Bennett and Loretta Carrie Casselberry.6 Josephine Casselberry Bennett married, at age 23, Elmer Ellsworth Waltz, age 29, son of Harry Edward Waltz and C. Jenny Waltz, on Friday, 27 September 1929 at Presbyterian Church, New Castle, Clearfield or Schuylkill (?) County, Pennsylvania, by the Reverend Charles Christian Tevis.3 Josephine Casselberry Bennett died on 15 May 1990 at Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, at age 83 years, 11 months and 11 days.4,2,5 She was buried on 18 May 1990 in the Wildwood Cemetery, located in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.4
She From a scrapbook of: newspaper clippings containing births, marriages and obituaries; Memorial Service Cards; and personal notes; owner: Donna Edler Sayah,1388 Carey Hill Rd., Montoursville, PA 17754; (570) 435-0890.
MISS JOSEPHINE BENNETT BRIDE OF ELMER E. WALTZ
A wedding of interest to Williamsport people occurred Tuesday September 27, at the Foster Memorial Presbyterian church, Youngstown, Ohio, when Miss Josephine Casselberry Bennett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Bennett, of Williamsport R. D. 2, became the bride of Elmer Ellsworth Waltz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Waltz, also of Williamsport, R. D. 2.
They were united in marriage by the Rev. Charles C. Tevis, brother-in-law of the bride. They were unattended and after a wedding breakfast at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Charles C. Tens they left for the south where they will visit several places of interest.
They will be at home to their friends after October 8 at their home on Williamsport R. D. 2. She was employed at Bush and Bull Dry Goods. She appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 in the household of George Washington Bennett and Loretta Carrie Casselberry at Old Lycoming Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. As of 1938, Josephine Casselberry Bennett and Elmer Ellsworth Waltz lived in Williamsport RD 2, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.7 The anniversary announcement for Josephine Casselberry Bennett and Elmer Ellsworth Waltz was published on 27 September 1964 in the local paper, printed in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. This announcement stated:
MR., MRS. WALTZ OBSERVE 35TH ANNIVERSARY
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer E. Waltz, Williamsport RD 2, are observing their 35th wedding anniversary today. They were married in a Presbyterian Church in New Castle by Mrs. Waltz brother-in-law, the Rev. Charles C. Tevis.
Mrs. Waltz is the former Josephine C. Bennett. She and her husband have lived at the farm where they now reside since the time of their marriage. Mr. Waltz, a member of the Dairymen's league, is engaged in farming.
They have three daughters and two sons: Beverly M. and Mary L., at home; Mrs. David Short, Chargin Falls, Ohio; Clair E., Cogan Station RD 2 and Harold E., Williamsport RD 2. They have two grandchildren and five step-grandchildren.
Mr. and Mrs. Waltz are members of Bethel United Presbyterian Church, Bottle Run. Interestingly, the church was built on property that belonged at one time to Joseph Bennett, Mrs. Waltz grandfather.3 As of 1985, Josephine Casselberry Bennett and Elmer Ellsworth Waltz lived at Williamsport RD 5, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.1
Josephine Casselberry Bennett was listed in Kathryn Grace Waltz's obituary in September 1985 Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, as their mother.1
She From a scrapbook of: newspaper clippings containing births, marriages and obituaries; Memorial Service Cards; and personal notes; owner: Donna Edler Sayah,1388 Carey Hill Rd., Montoursville, PA 17754; (570) 435-0890.
MISS JOSEPHINE BENNETT BRIDE OF ELMER E. WALTZ
A wedding of interest to Williamsport people occurred Tuesday September 27, at the Foster Memorial Presbyterian church, Youngstown, Ohio, when Miss Josephine Casselberry Bennett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Bennett, of Williamsport R. D. 2, became the bride of Elmer Ellsworth Waltz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Waltz, also of Williamsport, R. D. 2.
They were united in marriage by the Rev. Charles C. Tevis, brother-in-law of the bride. They were unattended and after a wedding breakfast at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Charles C. Tens they left for the south where they will visit several places of interest.
They will be at home to their friends after October 8 at their home on Williamsport R. D. 2. She was employed at Bush and Bull Dry Goods. She appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 in the household of George Washington Bennett and Loretta Carrie Casselberry at Old Lycoming Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. As of 1938, Josephine Casselberry Bennett and Elmer Ellsworth Waltz lived in Williamsport RD 2, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.7 The anniversary announcement for Josephine Casselberry Bennett and Elmer Ellsworth Waltz was published on 27 September 1964 in the local paper, printed in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. This announcement stated:
MR., MRS. WALTZ OBSERVE 35TH ANNIVERSARY
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer E. Waltz, Williamsport RD 2, are observing their 35th wedding anniversary today. They were married in a Presbyterian Church in New Castle by Mrs. Waltz brother-in-law, the Rev. Charles C. Tevis.
Mrs. Waltz is the former Josephine C. Bennett. She and her husband have lived at the farm where they now reside since the time of their marriage. Mr. Waltz, a member of the Dairymen's league, is engaged in farming.
They have three daughters and two sons: Beverly M. and Mary L., at home; Mrs. David Short, Chargin Falls, Ohio; Clair E., Cogan Station RD 2 and Harold E., Williamsport RD 2. They have two grandchildren and five step-grandchildren.
Mr. and Mrs. Waltz are members of Bethel United Presbyterian Church, Bottle Run. Interestingly, the church was built on property that belonged at one time to Joseph Bennett, Mrs. Waltz grandfather.3 As of 1985, Josephine Casselberry Bennett and Elmer Ellsworth Waltz lived at Williamsport RD 5, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.1
Josephine Casselberry Bennett was listed in Kathryn Grace Waltz's obituary in September 1985 Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, as their mother.1
Children of Josephine Casselberry Bennett and Elmer Ellsworth Waltz
- Clair Ellsworth Waltz1,3
- Harold Edgar Waltz1,3 (28 Aug 1931 - 11 May 1994)
- Kathryn Grace Waltz+1,3 (5 Jun 1933 - 17 Sep 1985)
- Mary Lou Waltz1,3
- Beverly Mae Waltz1,3
Last Edited=7 Apr 2008
Citations
- [S934] Kathryn G. Short obituary, undated clipping from an unidentified newspaper presumably from a local paper in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, September 1985. The original was given to the author, on 1 June 1999 by Donna [Edler] Sayah. The original newspaper clipping came from Donna's mother Johanna [Weiss] Edler (1915-1999) and was a part of her collection of personal memorabilia that she had collected throughout her lifetime. Kevin Leonard Sholder, Dayton, Ohio, USA.
- [S151] Social Security Death Index, RootsWeb online, at http://ssdi.rootsweb.com (Baltimore, Maryland: U.S. Social Security Administration, January 2004 update). The SSDI component of RootsWeb online is drawn from the Social Security Death Benefits Index of the U.S. Social Security Administration. JOSEPHINE C WALTZ, birth listed as 04 Jun 1906, died listed as 15 May 1990, issued in the State of Pennsylvania. Last residence (not specified), last benefit (none specified). Accessed 2 Mar 2004.
- [S938] Mr., Mrs. Waltz Observe 35th Anniversary, undated clipping from an unidentified newspaper presumably from a local paper in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 27 September 1964. The original article was from a scrapbook of personal memorabilia compiled by Johanna (Weiss) Edler (1915-1999) through out her life. Viewed in the home of her daughter Donna (Edler) Sayah on 1 June 1999, by Kevin Sholder. Donna Lee Edler, Montoursville, Pennsylvania, USA.
- [S8] RD #5, Williamsport, PA 17701 Lena Hafer Bower and (570) 323-9585, Scrapbook of: newspaper clippings containing births, marriages and obituaries; Memorial Service Cards; and personal note (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date).
- [S205] Ann M. (Bennett) Chapman, "Family Group Sheets (George Washington Bennett and Loretta Carrie Casselberry)," supplied 1995.
- [S1485] Bottle Run Man Instantly Killed, Daughter Injured As Train Hits Automobile, undated clipping from an unidentified newspaper presumably from a local paper in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 2 February 1936. The original article was from a scrapbook of personal memorabilia compiled by Johanna (Weiss) Edler (1915-1999) through out her life. Viewed in the home of her daughter Donna (Edler) Sayah on 1 June 1999, by Kevin Sholder. Donna Lee Edler, Montoursville, Pennsylvania, USA.
- [S932] C. Jenny Waltz obituary, undated clipping from an unidentified newspaper presumably from a local paper in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, February 1938. The original article was from a scrapbook of personal memorabilia compiled by Lena [Hafer] Bower (1915-1998). Viewed at her home, RD #5 (now Bower Road), Williamsport, PA in September of 1993, by Kevin Sholder. The scrapbook that contains this article is now owned by her daughter. Phyllis Jane Bower, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA.