- Harold “Gene” Summerson, 87, of McElhattan, passed away Monday, May 9, 2022, at Jersey Shore Hospital.
Born July 9, 1934 in Renovo, he was a son of the late Harold “Whistle” and Violet Durendetto Summerson.
On July 18, 1992, he married his love, the former Leotta Merrill, with whom he shared nearly 30 years of marriage.
Gene was the former owner of 4 Season Hotel & Motel, Renovo, and also worked part-time at K & L Auto Sales.
He was a member of Swissdale United Methodist Church.
Gene liked going to yard sales. Along with his wife, he loved traveling, especially enjoying driving on road trips.
Most important to Gene, though, was his family.
In addition to his wife, Leotta M. Summerson, of McElhattan, he is survived by two children, Eugenia “Jeannie” Lee and Patrick (Jane) Summerson; four step-children: Dennis (Sue) Caprio, Charlene (Glenn) Rich, Tammy (Clay) Allen and Steve (Sis) Butler; 13 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and many great-great-grandchildren.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Sylvia Stone and Gary Summerson.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at 11 a.m. at the Donald G. Walker Funeral Home, Inc., 231 High St., Flemington, with Pastor Jay Saldana officiating.
Friends and family will be received at the funeral home on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Swissdale United Methodist Church through the funeral home.
Online condolences may be given by visiting www.donaldwalkerfuneralhome.com
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Oldest Known Ancestors |
Paternal Line: Francis Summerson, b. UNKNOWN d. UNKNOWN Maternal Line: Violet Loretta Durendetto, b. 26 Aug 1913, Renovo, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, United States d. 7 Apr 1992, North Bend, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, United States  |