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Lorrin May (Selleck) Rathbun, 90
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10/5/2012 9:31:00 AM
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On the afternoon of Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, Lorrin May (Selleck) Rathbun of Troy went home to be with Jesus after a brief illness at Troy Community Hospital.
She was 90 years of age. Born Dec. 19, 1921, she was the daughter of Herman and Mildred (Knowlden) Selleck. Lorrin was born on Swingle Hill in the West Burlington community of Fairview, a place that she often fondly spoke of as being one of the highest elevations between New York City and Chicago. She graduated from Troy High School and entered the Troy Hospital LPN program. Lorrin was employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse, first at Troy Hospital and later at Bradford County Manor, retiring in 1983. She was also a devoted mother of five children; two by husband Robert Estep and three by husband Charles K. Rathbun. Lorrin enjoyed quilting,, sewing, working in her flower garden, story telling, playing the piano, playing cards and traveling. She enjoyed visiting her sister in Tampa, and became active in the VFW Post No. 8093 Ladies Auxiliary in DeBarry, Fla. At home she had been a member of the Troy Senior Citizens' Club for several years. Lorrin was a woman with a deep, unshakable faith in the Lord. For many years she served as a Sunday School teacher, leading many young lives to the Truth. In recent years Lorrin was part of the Christian fellowship at the Victory Church in Troy.
She is survived by her children, Albert Estep of Colorado, Shirley (John) Maulden of Missouri, Charles Rathbun of East Troy, Dennis (Harriet) Rathbun and Larry Rathbun; daughter-in-law Linda Rathbun, all of Springfield Township; sister Lillian Weisbrod of Tampa, Fla.; grandchildren Mike (Julie) Strope, Steven Strope, Dennis Hoth, Nick ( Connie) Rathbun, Susan Rathbun, Bridgette ("Bugsy") Brown, Dennis Jr. ( Mary) Rathbun, Darin ( Kristi) Rathbun, Marcie (Kim) Jennings, Loretta ( Joseph) Owen and Lacy (Chris) Mays; 20 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. A special thanks to her care givers at home; Linda Rathbun, Larry Rathbun, Lacy Mays and Loretta Owen. In addition to her parents, Lorrin was preceded in death by brothers Howard Selleck and Richard Selleck.
Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9 at the Victory Church, 645 E. Main St., Troy. A celebration of her life will follow at 11 a.m. with Pastor Josh Payne officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain Lake Cemetery, Burlington. The family will provide the flowers, and suggests that memorial donations be directed to the Victory Church, 645 E. Main Street, Troy, PA 16947.
Professional services have been entrusted to Morse & Kleese Funeral Home, 94. N. Center St., Canton.
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