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- Kelsey E. Lomison
February 9, 2012
The Express
Kelsey E. "Kels" Lomison, 77, of 27 Front St., Orviston, died Monday, Feb. 6, 2012 in Curtain Township.
He was born March 17, 1934 in Orviston, the son of the late Paul I. and Marian I. Daley Lomison. On June 5, 1954 in the Orviston Christian Church, he married the former Barbara A. Reeder, who survives.
He attended the former Lock Haven High School. Kels retired from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in 1996. Following his retirement he was employed by Morcar Motors, Miller Brothers Auto Sales and the Central PA Auto Auction.
He attended the Beech Creek Wesleyan Church and the Orviston Bible Church.
He was a past board member of the Lock Haven School Board. He was the chairman of the Curtain Township Board of Supervisors. He was actively involved with Centre County Keep PA Beautiful, Beech Creek Watershed, Ridge Runners Campground, and was a charter member of the Howard Lions Club.
He was the voice of the Three Points Sportsman's Club annual Fish Rodeo. Kels was proud of his hometown and was the chairman of the Orviston Community Reunion Committee.
He was a past chairman of the Centre County Democratic party and was heavily involved with municipal, county and state-wide politics and elections.
Through his efforts as co-director of the annual Off-Ben Avenue Follies, hundreds of dollars have been raised for Central Mountain sports booster clubs.
He was the voice of Central Mountain Baseball, announcing home contests.
A musician all his life, his band "Kels Lomison and Friends" has entertained and supported countless number of charities throughout the area.
Kels was a man with a big heart, someone who could not say "no" to anyone or any organization that reached out to him for his unique ability to garner community support for individuals or organizations in need.
For his lifelong selfless commitment to his community he was most deservingly honored on July 19, 2009 at Riverview Park with "Kels Lomison Day."
In addition to his wife he is survived by two sons, Wesley A. Lomison Sr. (Missy) of Orviston, and David W. Lomison Sr. of Milesburg; one sister, Ann Smith, (Ron) of Orviston; five grandchildren, Wesley A. Jr., Leslie D., David W. Jr., Breanna L. Wolfe and Leslie Scott, and six great grandchildren, Kaleb W. Lomison, Kamdyn M. Lomison, Dawson J. Lomison, Jack B. Wolfe, Sadie A. Wolfe and Brayden A. Scott.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in the auditorium of the Central Mountain Middle School with the Rev. Alan Eckenroad and the Rev. Karl Steele officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Schenck's Cemetery, Howard.
Friends will be received in the auditorium of the Middle School on Saturday from 1 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Beech Creek Wesleyan Church or the Orviston Bible Church.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Donald G. Walker Funeral Home Inc., 231 High Street, Flemington.
[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 22 (Thursday, February 9, 2012)][House][Page H663]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] REMEMBERING KELSEY LOMISON (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, Kelsey Lomison, 77, of Orviston, Pennsylvania, from the Pennsylvania Fifth Congressional District, died on Monday, February 6, of this week. Centre and Clinton Counties lost a great friend. Kelsey Lomison lived his 77 years serving and making a difference in the lives of individuals, families, and communities. He was an extraordinary caring leader in many facets of life, from singing for area churches, organizing benefits for persons and families in need, and serving Curtin Township and his home community of Orviston. As a community leader, Kelsey demonstrated a deep commitment to serving his neighbors. His leadership within the Howard Area Lions Club and the Clinton County Fair represents just two of the countless efforts he performed. He touched many lives and provided an excellent example to all who knew him. His determination, bright outlook on life, and phenomenal voice will be remembered. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife Barb, sons Wes and Dave, and their entire family. Kelsey Lomison's kindness, professionalism, talent and unselfish service will be missed. Rest with the Lord, my friend.
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