Jacque Libby

Jacque C. Libby, 78, Mifflinburg

Jacque Curwin Libby, 78, of 119 Walnut St., since 2005, formerly of Second St., Millmont, for 43 years, entered into rest early Wednesday morning at his home, after battling cancer for the past 7 years.

He was born October 29, 1933, in Swengel, a son of the late Wilbur and Helen (Zimmerman) Libby. On December 5, 1959, in Penns Creek, he married the former Julia I. Moyer, who survives.

Jacque was a 1952 graduate of Mifflinburg High School.

He honorably served in the Army from 1953 a�" 1955, and was stationed in Germany.

Jacque was employed for 38 years at Yorktowne Kitchens, Mifflinburg, until he retired in 1996.

He attended the Grace Baptist Church, Spring Mills.

Jacque was a member of the Buffalo Valley Sportsmen's Club, Mifflinburg.

He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and beloved dog Pebbles, who never left his side. Jacque was an avid Penn State football fan. Before becoming ill, he enjoyed hunting, trapping, and fishing. Earlier in life, Jacque enjoyed playing golf, softball, bowling, building furniture and woodworking at his home.

Surviving in addition to his wife of 52 years, are two daughters and sons-in-law, Sherry and Timothy Osborne of Mifflinburg, and Lori and William Valentine of Lewisburg; four grandchildren, Ryan Osborne, and Ashlee Osborne both of Mifflinburg, Meghan Valentine of Lewisburg, and Jaysn Valentine of Tempe, Arizona; one brother and sister-in-law, Gordon "Butch" and Pauline Libby of Millmont; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Rhelda "Jane" Weaver of Aaronsburg, and Ruby and William Templin of Milton; one aunt Joyce Strause of Camp Hill; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one brother, in infancy.

Family and friends are welcome from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday, at the Roupp Funeral Home, Inc., 8594 Old Turnpike Rd., Mifflinburg, where the funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m., Tuesday, with Pastor George J. Shively, officiating.

Burial will be in the Hartleton Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Jacque to the American Cancer Society, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701.

Visitation Details

Monday, December 19th, 2011, 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Roupp Funeral Home, Inc.

Service Details

Tuesday, December 20th, 2011, 11:00am, Roupp Funeral Home, Inc.

Interment Details

Hartleton Cemetery

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