Richard Ace Silverstrim

Mr. Richard Ace Silverstrim, age 78, of Dushore, PA, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at the Guthrie Towanda Memorial Hospital ER with his loving wife, Josie, at his side.  

Dick as he was known by his family and friends, was born on May 5, 1946, a son of the late William and Ina Mae Cole Silverstrim. He graduated from Sullivan County High School, a member of the class of 1964, after which he studied engineering. He honorably served his country in the United States Army from 1966 until 1968. He married the former Josephine Rose Broschart on July 20, 1968.  

He retired from Procter & Gamble in 2001, after 33 years of service.  

He was a member of St. Basil’s Church in Dushore, PA, and also a member of the Dushore Fire Co. While his children were young, he was active in their affairs, serving as a Cub Scout Leader and a Little League Coach.  

Dick enjoyed all things outdoors: gardening, hiking the woods, and traveling with family through the National & State Parks systems. He was a talented woodworker. He was a Penn State Master Gardener, and for years maintained the flowers and plantings around St. Basil’s Church, along with his wife. However his greatest joy was spending time with his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend and will be missed by all who knew him.  

Surviving:

Loving and devoted wife:

Josephine “Josie” Silverstrim, at home 

Two sons and daughters-in-law:

SGM (ret.) Eric and Christy Silverstrim, Indian Mount, TN

Scott and Robin Silverstrim, Muncy Valley, PA 

Two daughters and a son-in-law: 

Christine Silverstrim and Ernesto Pio, Bethany, CT

Brenda Boardwine, Newport, NC 

Grandchildren: 

Damian Silverstrim (wife- Kiia) 

Rachel Silverstrim 

Hunter Silverstrim

Dawson Boardwine

Savannah Heinrich (husband- Ben)

Abigail Boardwine 

Ryan Silverstrim

Renato Pio

Sarah Pio 

Great grandchildren: 

Ty Silverstrim

Brie Silverstrim

Deacan Silverstrim 

Brothers and sisters-in-law:

Leland and Elaine Silverstrim, Wilmington, OH 

Dale Silverstrim, Owego, NY

James and Sylvia Silverstrim, Moneta, VA 

Sisters and a brother-in-law: 

Joann and Melvin Yonkin, Towanda, PA 

Linda Yedowitz, China Grove, NC

Barbara Rehmeyer, Liberty, ME 

Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law:

James and Georgeanne Broschart, Dushore, PA 

William “Burf” and Diane Broschart, Overton, PA

Ann and Frank Ward, Dushore, PA

Irene Silverstrim, Dushore, PA 

He is also survived by dozens of nieces, nephews, and cousins. , 

Besides his parents he was predeceased by brothers: Jack Silverstrim, Carl Silverstrim, and Gerald Silverstrim.  

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, October 21, 2024, at 11:00 AM in St. Basil’s Church, Dushore, PA, with his pastor, Rev. Thomas J. Major presiding. Military Honors will be accorded by members of the United States Army Funeral Honors Detail.  

Friends and family may call at the church on Monday morning, October 21, 2024, from 10:00 AM until the start of Mass at 11:00 AM. 

Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Basil’s Church, PO Box 307, Dushore, PA 18614 or the Dushore Fire Co., PO Box 1, Dushore, PA 18614 in loving memory of Richard A. Silverstrim.  

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, PA 18614 

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