Anna Alice Ambrosius

P. DEAN HOMER FUNERAL HOME 206 WATER STREET PO BOX 1 DUSHORE, PA 18614 TEL 570 928-8163 FAX 570 928-8116 Email pdh@epix.net March 7, 2008 OBITUARY Anna A. Ambrosius, age 89, of Wilmot Township, PA passed away on Sunday, March 09, 2008 at the Highlands Care Center in Laporte, PA with her family at her side. Anna was born September 30, 1918 in Brooklyn, New York a daughter of the late Paul & Barbara Labuda. She graduated from High School in New York City. She married Vernon G. Ambrosius from Girardville, PA on October 18, 1941 in New York City. They moved to Wilmot Township in 1944 and opened a general store in 1949. She and Vernon, who also operated a salvage yard, operated the store for 34 years, retiring on June 30, 1983. They had a unique store packed with all types of merchandise that ranged from grocery items to shoes, fresh baked goods to fishing tackle to auto parts. The store began as a tiny one room store and was expanded with three additions over the years. It was open seven days a week, from 7 am to 10 PM, and never closed for even one day in 34 years. They had a sign which summed up the operation “If we don’t have it, you don’t need it.” Vernon, her husband of 48 years, passed away on December 29, 1988. Anna was a member of St. Basil’s Catholic Church in Dushore, and the former St. Francis of Assisi Church, Cummiskey (which was across the road), and was a very active in her early days. She was most generous with her talent as a superb baker, and she helped with many picnics and bazaars. She was quietly very generous to many organizations in her community, especially the Dushore Lions and her support of their many local projects. Anna was a loving and beloved spouse, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed baking, gardening, and traveling. She treasured being with her family above all else in the world. Surviving: Son and daughter-in-law: Vernon P. and Donna Ambrosius Wilmot Daughter and son-in-law: Sandra and Edwin Cole Dushore, PA Brother: Frank Labuda Wurtsboro, NY Grandchildren: Annette Cole (Robert) Gill Middletown, PA Sandee Cole (Srdjan) Stojanovic New York, NY Aaron Ambrosius Wilmot Great Grandchildren: Blake and Caroline Gill Cole Stojanovic Several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers, Paul Labuda and Joseph Labuda. Funeral service will be private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, PA. The family request that memorials be directed to: St. Basil’s Restoration Fund, PO Box 307, Dushore, PA 18614 or the Sullivan County Library, PO Box 309, Dushore, PA 18614. To send condolences or sign the e-guestbook, please go to homerfuneralhome.com To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Anna Alice Ambrosius, please visit our flower store.