Philip L. Latshaw
October 18, 1938 ~ December 30, 2015
Born in: Franklin, Pennsylvania
Philip L. Latshaw, 77, of Pleasantville, passed away on Wednesday, December 30 at 2:50 a.m. at the Titusville Area Hospital. Born October 18th, 1938 in Franklin, Philip was the son of the late Paul and Ruth Sarver Latshaw. He was married to Arvilla Beers on January 17, 1959, who survives. Philip worked as a foreman in maintenance at Two Mile Run State Park. In his spare time, Philip enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing bingo, gardening, and was a lifelong Cleveland Browns fan.In addition to his wife, Philip is survived by his 4 sons: Philip L. Latshaw, Jr., and his wife, Valerie, of Rockland; Robert D. Latshaw, and his wife, Kim, of Omaha, NB; Paul A. "Buzz" Latshaw, and his companion, Tammy McElhaney, of Franklin; and Kevin W. Latshaw, and his wife, Lillie, of Pleasantville. He is also survived by his 2 daughters: Kimberly Tarr, and her husband, Timothy, of Cooperstown; and Karen Watson, and her husband, Michael, of Lebanon, TN. Philip is additionally survived by his 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.Philip was preceded in death by his parents; his two brothers: Kenneth and Richard Latshaw; his sister, Barbara Wood; his infant sister, Shirley Latshaw; and his great-granddaughter, Hope Latshaw.Friends and family will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street in Franklin, on Saturday, January 2 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.Funeral services will be held at the funeral home at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 2, following visitation. To send online condolences, flowers, cards, or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.
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Here are two pictures taken at a birthday party that shows some of our gang. Those present (top picture, clockwise) are Phil Smith (back of head), Bob Nestor, Ken Latshaw, Jim Cowan, Burton Richards, Fred Mong, Kent Smith, Darrell Bolton, John Rogers and Phil Latshaw (facing camera).
Reading Phil’s obituary brought back fond memories of long ago. I haven’t seen or had contact with Phil for more than 50 years, but two memories of Phil and brother, Ken I will never forget.
I grew up at 29 Russell Street, just a few houses from the Latshaws. Ken and I were about the same age; Phil was about a year older than my brother, Phil. We were all part of the ‘Bleakley Hill Gang’ that also included Dave Hawthorn, Tom Conklin, Jim Bahr, Jim Cowan, and others.
My most vivid memory is the day that Phil, Ken and I were walking along the railroad tracks a little down-river from KickaPoo. We got the brilliant idea that the route back to Bleakley Hill was shorter if we climbed the cliff. It wasn’t easy, but we got about 2/3 of the way up when we realized how difficult the climb above us was. Looking down, we knew going down would be even harder and we likely would fall. I think I had never felt fear as I did that day. We had to press on – and, by God’s grace we made it.
I also tell my grandchildren how we ‘flew’ down the hill behind Latshaw house on “Go-Devils”!
Here are two pictures taken at a birthday party that shows some of our gang. Those present (top picture, clockwise) are Phil Smith (back of head), Bob Nestor, Ken Latshaw, Jim Cowan, Burton Richards, Fred Mong, Kent Smith, Darrell Bolton, John Rogers and Phil Latshaw (facing camera).
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I wish I had enjoyed the privilege of knowing Phil in later years, but we moved to Albuquerque in 1953 and many subsequent moves. Blessings – Kent Smith (rkentsmith@hotmail.com)
Arvilla and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nancy and Boyd Van Tassell
Sorry to here about Phil,I went to school with him and his brothers and sister Barb knew his mother and dad too Arvilla and family you have my condolence.