Firefighter Lyle Grant Wisel

Firefighter Lyle Grant Wisel, 62, of Troy, Pa., passed away on Jan. 24, 2009, at the Robert Packer Hospital following an extended illness. He was surrounded by his children and friends.

Lyle was born on June 17, 1946, in Olean, N.Y. After finishing high school at Oswayo Valley he attended Mansfield State College, majoring in education. He went on to obtain his master’s from Elmira College. Lyle taught elementary education for the Troy Area School District from 1971 to 1979. Until his retirement in 2005, he worked for Commonwealth Telephone as an installer/repairman.

Lyle was a Life Member of the Oscoluwa Engine & Hose Company and was a past Fireman of the Year in the NY-Penn Firemen’s Association. He joined the department in March 21, 1979. Lyle was the organizer of the department’s Scott Cole Memorial Golf Tournament. He was also a member of Corey Creek Golf Club, and the Troy Rod & Gun Club.

“WeeZee.” as he was sometimes known as will be missed.

In lieu of flowers please send contributions to the Oscoluwa Engine & Hose Company, RR 2, Box 418, Troy, PA 16947.

Keith S. Reynolds - Past President

Age 54, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2008, very unexpectedly. He was born March 22, 1954 in Troy, PA. Keith was a well-known bowler in the area and traveled the country competing in bowling tournaments. He was a member of the Professional Bowlers Association since 1972 and for the last 4 years was a member of the Senior PBA. Keith was a volunteer firefighter with the Troy, PA Fire Department for 15 years and was a Past President.

Leroy Goodwin - Past Chief

Leroy E. Goodwin, 78, of Troy, Pa., and formerly of Canton, Pa., passed away on Monday, March 19, 2007, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.

Leroy "Goody" Goodwin was born in Canton on April 10, 1928. After graduating from Canton High School, Leroy enlisted in the United States Navy and served during World War II.

"Goody" worked in the construction field and was employed by F.P. Case & Sons in Troy for many years. He was a former fire chief and a lifetime member of Troy Volunteer Fire Company and a lifetime member of both the Troy V.F.W. Post No. 8675 and the Troy Fire Department.

Leroy loved doing many things in life and was a devoted fan of the Braves and Cubs baseball clubs. He especially enjoyed reading and crossword puzzles.

Memorials in Leroy's name may sent to the Troy V.F.W. at P.O. Box 113 or to the Troy Fire Company, c/o RR 2, Box 418, both in Troy, Pa. 16947.

Leon "Jake" Darrow - Fire Policeman

Leon "Jake" Darrow, 82, of Granville Summit, Pa., passed away on Monday, Jan. 29, 2007, at Bradford County Manor. Jake joined the fire department on 10/1/1991 and was an Honorary Life Active Member. Jake’s wife of 37 years, Winona, is a member of Station #2 Ladies Auxiliary.

Jake graduated from Troy High School in 1944 and was a West Burlington Township supervisor, a member of the Troy Fire Company's Fire Police, and a member of the Morris Run American Legion No. 167 and the Moose Lodge of Canton, Pa.

Jake’s fire police duties will be missed.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that contributions be made in Jake's memory to the West Burlington United Methodist Church, RR 3, Box 457, Troy, Pa. 16947, or to the Troy Fire Company, Box 152, Troy, Pa. 16947

Scott Cole (Firefighter) Died at age 23 on 07/26/99 while off duty. Scott was a very active young fireman in our Fire Department. Scott was killed in a motor vehicle accident. Our hearts and souls go out to everyone involved.

Craig Stanton

Fireman Craig E. Stanton, 23 of Burlington, passed away Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 18, 2003 from injuries sustained from a farm tractor accident.

Craig was born on April 14, 1980 at Arnot Ogden Hospital in Elmira, N.Y. He was the son of Edmund Stanton Jr. and Debbie Spencer Stanton.

Craig attended the Troy Area schools where he played soccer and was active in the Junior Shooters. He graduated with the class of 1999.

He currently was employed as a truck driver for Pelton Trucking in West Franklin. Craig was a member of the Troy Sons of the American Legion No. 49, and was a very active member of the TroyFire Department.

Craig was a very kind and considerate young man who was always willing to lend a helping hand whenever needed. Chief Vargson said he will be greatly missed by his fellow firemen, loving family and many dear friends.

The funeral service was be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Duane Taylor, officiating. Interment will follow in the Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.

Memorials may be directed to the Troy Fire Department, RR2, Box 812 Troy, Pa. 16947, or the Troy Vets Club Building Fund, P.O. Box 113 Troy, Pa. 16947 in Craig E. Stanton's loving memory.

John Hulslander
Marjorie Hulslander

April 2, 2003 @ 01:39

A fire, which occurred in the early morning hours on Wednesday claimed the lives of West Bur ling ton Township supervisor 69-year old John Hulslander his wife Marjorie, 65 and a former county auditor.

John Hulslander was well-known as a West Burlington Township supervisor and, along with his wife, was one of the founding members of the Burlington branch (station #2) of the Troy Fire Department. They both became very active in the functions of station #2.

Friends who desire may direct memorial contributions in memory of Marjorie to the Troy Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary Station No. 2 in care of Lori Tice, RR 1, Granville Summit, Pa. 16926.

Friends who desire may direct memorial contributions in memory of John to the Troy Fire Department for Station No. 2 in care of President, Jake Wrisley, RR 3, Box 352, Troy, Pa. 16947.

They will surely be missed.

GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU!!!!!

The Littlest Firefighter - True Story.

The 26-year-old mother stared down at her son who was dying of terminal leukemia. Although her heart was filled with sadness, she also had a strong feeling of determination. Like any parent she wanted her son to grow up and fulfill all his dreams. Now that was no longer possible. The leukemia would see to that. But she still wanted her son's dreams to come true.
      She took her son's hand and asked, "Billy, did you ever think about what you wanted to be once you grew up? Did you ever dream and wish what you would do with your life?"
"Mommy, I always wanted to be a fireman when I grew up." Mom smiled back and said, "Let's see if we can make your wish come true."
      Later that day she went to her local fire department in Phoenix, Arizona, where she met Fireman Bob, who had a heart as big as Phoenix. She explained her son's final wish and asked if it might be possible to give her six year old son a ride around the block on a fire engine.
      Fireman Bob said, "Look, we can do better than that. If you'll have your son ready at seven o'clock Wednesday morning, we'll make him an honorary fireman for the whole day. He can come down to the fire station, eat with us, go out on all the fire calls, the whole nine yards! "And if you'll give us his sizes, we'll get a real fire uniform for him, with a real fire hat-not a toy one-with the emblem of the Phoenix Fire Department on it, a yellow slicker like we wear and rubber boots.
      They're all manufactured right here in Phoenix, so we can get them fast. Three days later Fireman Bob picked up Billy, dressed him in his fire uniform and escorted him from his hospital bed to the waiting hook and ladder truck. Billy got to sit on the back of the truck and help steer it back to the fire station. He was in heaven. There were three fire calls in Phoenix that day and Billy got to go out on all three calls. He rode in the different fire engines, the paramedic's van, and even the fire chief's car.
      He was also videotaped for the local news program. Having his dream come true, with all the love and attention that was lavished upon him, so deeply touched Billy that he lived three months longer than any doctor thought possible.
      One night all of his vital signs began to drop dramatically and the head nurse, who believed in the hospice concept that no one should die alone, began to call the family members to the hospital. Then she remembered the day Billy had spent as a fireman, so she called the Fire Chief and asked if it would be possible to send a fireman in 20 minutes to the hospital to be with Billy as he made his transition.
      The chief replied, "We can do better than that. We'll be there in five Will you please do me a favor? When you hear the sirens screaming and see the lights flashing, will you announce over the PA system that there is not a fire?
      It's just the fire department coming to see one of its finest members one more time. And will you open the window to his room? About five minutes later a hook and ladder truck arrived at the hospital, extended its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16 firefighters climbed up the ladder into Billy's room.
      With his mother's permission, they hugged him and held him and told him how much they loved him. With his dying breath, Billy looked up at the fire chief and said, "Chief, am I really a fireman now?"
      "Billy, you are," the chief said. With those words, Billy smiled and closed his eyes one last time.