Sylvia B. Jones

Sylvia B. Jones, 93, of Montrose, PA passed away, Sunday, October 5, 2008 at Meadow View Senior Living Center, Montrose, PA. Born June 11, 1915 in Fairdale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Warren Seely and Nellie [Stanford] Babcock. Her first husband, Wreford Jones predeceased her in 1994, her second husband, William Whiteley predeceased her in 2007. She was employed by Susquehanna County for 56 years. Her roles included assisting the County Clerk, the probation department and finally, department head of domestic relations. She also worked part time for the then Arthur Bowen Funeral Home in Montrose. She was a member of Fairdale United Methodist Church, and was originally a member the Rebekah Lodge in Rush since the 1930s. She held offices in the local lodge as well as district and state offices. Survivors include a sister, Gertrude B. Griffis, of Montrose, and several nieces and nephews Services: 1:00 pm Wednesday at Bartron-Myer Funeral Home, Inc. Visitation: 12:00 noon until time of the service on Wednesday.

 

Comments from Rand Nikoloff, President, Domestic Relations Association of Pennsylvania (October 2008):

... I know that many of you may not have been around when Sylvia was gracing us with her presence.  On the other hand, many of us came into a DRS environment where Sylvia was already a fixture.  She was a fine example of a person who had devoted her life to serving others in the profession we have all chosen and did it until her retirement in April of 1999.  I can still recall her final farewell at the Directors’ Conference in 1998 when Dan acknowledged her 55 years of service and the pride she took in her work….and longevity.  I am doubtful that any of us will begin to approach the time in this profession as Sylvia did but I hope we can all match the dedication showed by Sylvia.  Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers.