Obituary of Francis H. “Mickey” Ammerman

Francis H. Ammerman, age 88, of Lakeville died Sunday, March 20, 2005 at home. Mr. Ammerman was born November 5, 1916 in Pittston, PA and was the son of the late Samuel Martin and the late Ruey (Weaver) Ammerman. Before retirement he worked at logging, family farming, state highway dept roadmaster for 19 years. Mr. Ammerman was a Paupack Twp. Supervisor, construction worker, and had his own garage and still operated a samll engine repair shop. He was involved with the Republican party and was a constable of Paupack Twp. during his earlier years. He was a manager of a local baseball team, and enjoyed hunting & fishing with his sons, daughters, sons-in-law and grandson, Tommy. He was an active member in the Wallenpaupack Hunting Club and Perkins Hunting and Fishing Club. Member of Hamlin Free & Accepted 32nd Masons, Eagles in Honesdale, IOOF in Hawley, Lakeville Cemetery Assoc. where he held the positions of President, Vice President and currently Treasurer. Paupackan Lake Assocations, where he held many positions. He was one of the founding fathers of the Lakeville Fire Company and of the Wayne County Paupack Township Recreation Field. He was a member of the Lakeville United Methodist Church and was on the board of Trustees. He enjoyed the companionship of his friends & family and sharing his wealth of knowledge. He will be missed by all and Lakevilles loss in Heavens gain. He was predeceased by two sisters, Annie Elizabeth Ammerman and Elsie Cox and twin great granddaughters, Katie & Kelly Hineline. He is survived by two sons Francis J. and Karen Christopher Ammerman of Lake Ariel, PA; George Ammerman of Lakeville, PA; three daughters June and Joseph Christina of Moosic Lakes, PA; Jean and Samuel Corey of Lakeville, PA and Anna Ammerman of Lakeville, PA; one sister: Reba Hatton Flanagan; 9 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM at Lakeville United Methodist Church. The funeral will be Thursday at 11:00 at Lakeville United Methodist Church, Rt 590, Lakeville with Rev. Teressa Sivers, Pastor officiating. Burial will be in Lakeville Cemetery, Lakeville Memorials may be made to Lakeville United Methodist Church, Rt 590, Lakeville, PA 18438 or Salem Lodge #330 F & AM , c/o Paul Howe, PO Box 313, Hamlin, PA 18427