Geneice Boob

Ava Geneice "Jean" S. Boob, 87, Laurelton

Ava Geneice "Jean" S. Boob, 87, formerly of 192 Weikert Rd., Laurelton, since 1955, peacefully entered into eternal rest at 11:35 p.m., Saturday, October 8, 2011, at Riverwoods, Lewisburg, where she had been a resident since 2007.

She was born November 4, 1923, in Cloe, Alabama, a daughter of the late Charley and Ava (Pickett) Stephens. On December 1, 1946, in Orlando, Florida, she married Randall C. Boob, who survives.

Jean was a member of Lincoln Chapel United Methodist Church, Laurelton, since 1965, where she served as treasurer, taught Sunday school and the Good News Club.

She was a 1941 honors graduate of Orlando Senior High School.

Jean was employed as an administrative assistant to the controller at Southern Bell Telephone Company, Orlando, during World War II. She also worked as a clerk at the Laurelton Post Office for 27 years.

She was a homemaker, wife, and mother. Jean was dedicated to her husband, helping him in the daily activities on their dairy farm.

Jean was a member of the Laurelton Womens Club, Laurelton Senior Center, and taught at the West End Bible School. She enjoyed helping children and was a girl scout leader for seven years.

She sang in the Buffalo Valley Singers and earlier in life was a soloist at many weddings.

Surviving in addition to her husband of 64 years, are one daughter and son-in-law, Linda and David Zechman of Laurelton; two sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas and Donna Boop of Sunbury, and James and Karen Boob of Millmont; seven grandchildren, Charles Zechman, Nathan Boob, Ryan Boop, Garrett Boop, Jamie Goss, Ava Zechman, and Ellyn Ross; foster sister-in-law, Mabel Reinhart of Orlando; and ten great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her foster parents, Frank and Ruby Reinhart; two brothers, Col. Charles Stephens and Charles Reinhart; three sisters, Marjorie Broche, Geraldine Ward, and Eva Rayburn; and one grandson, Adam R. Boop.

There will be no public viewing. Family and friends are welcome from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at the Roupp Funeral Home, Inc., 8594 Old Turnpike Rd., Mifflinburg. The funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m., Thursday, at the Lincoln Chapel United Methodist Church, Laurelton, with Rev. Mark Messner, officiating.

Burial will be in the Mifflinburg Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Riverwoods, 3201 River Rd., Lewisburg, PA 17837.

Visitation Details

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011, 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Roupp Funeral Home, Inc.

Service Details

Thursday, October 13th, 2011, 10:00am, Lincoln Chapel United Methodist Church

Interment Details

Mifflinburg Cemetery

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