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     She married John Donald Casey Jr. on 25 June 1983 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania 19092.^1,2

     He married Anne Marie Casey on 15 June 1990 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania 19092.¹

     He married Elizabeth Casey on 2 June 1984 at Holy Trinity Church at Washington, D.C. 20000.^1,2

     He married Judith Casey on 1 September 1979 at San Francisco, California 94100.

     Douglas Stephen Lubbers lived at Douglas S. Lubbers, 2965 Macungie Road, Emmaus, PA. Douglas was born on 1 September 1946, at Bahrain, Persian Gulf.² He earned a B.S. in Aerospace enginneering in 1968 at University of Notre Dame.³ He completed a Masters degree in Aerospace Engineering at NYU, New York, NY.³ He received a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Tech, Georgia.³ He married Susan Casey on 5 February 1972 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania 19092.² Douglas was employed between 1974 and 2009, at Air Products, Allentown, PA.³ He resided 2965 Macungie Road, at Emmaus, Leigh County, Pennsylvania 18049, in 1992. Douglas attended the First Casey Family Reunion, held on 26 September 1992 at Phillips Manor, at Cortez, Jefferson Township, Lackwanna County, Pennsylvania.⁴ He was ill with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma between 1997 and 2011.³ He was Roman Catholic and a member of St. Thomas More Church in Allentown PA.³ He died on 25 April 2011 at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at age 64.³ The following obituary was published on 27 April 2011, Morning Call at Allentown, Pennsylvania:
Douglass S. Lubbers
Douglass S. Lubbers, 64, of Lower Macungie Township died at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Monday morning, April 25, 2011, surrounded by his wife and children. He was the loving husband of Susan Casey Lubbers with whom he celebrated his 39th wedding anniversary on February 5, 2011. Born in Bahrain and raised in West Chester County, New York, Doug was the son of William, deceased, and Marie Lubbers. He received a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering in 1968 from the University of Notre Dame, a Masters degree in Aerospace Engineering from NYU and a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech. He began his 35 year career at Air Products in 1974 and retired in 2009. His career at Air Products was very rewarding; he developed many lifelong friends there as well as in the Chemical and Refining Industries. In 2005 Doug was honored with Air Products prestigious Chairmans Award for Excellence for his professional achievements. He was an active member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Doug served on the regional board of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and was very involved with fund raising. Seven years ago, he and fellow coworkers touched by blood cancers organized the First Rock the Night dance to kick off the annual Light the Night walk. Friday nights Rock the Night Survivors Talk which was to be given by Doug will be given by his son Matt in his honor. He was a dedicated coach for both his younger daughters soccer teams for over 10 years, as well as a coach for his sons T-ball and soccer teams. His vision for a local soccer complex became a reality in 2003 with the completion of the Lehigh Valley Sports Complex, to which Doug devoted a lot of time and energy to the projects completion. He served as Chairman of the St. Thomas More Soccer Program for years. He coached Special Olympics golf for his daughter and her friends. Doug was full of energy and thoroughly enjoyed his two and a half years of retirement. He was an avid golfer, although bridge, gourmet cooking and pie baking consumed a lot of his time. Doug valiantly fought a 13 year battle with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma and the family is very grateful for the excellent care given by the doctors and nurses at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, especially his beloved Dr. Steven Schuster. Survivors: Wife, Susan; son, Matthew Lubbers and wife Ellen of Chicago, IL; daughters, Eve Langston and husband Roman of Littleton, CO, Susan Lubbers, Denver, CO, Elizabeth Lubbers at home; grandchildren, Will, Caroline and John Langston; brothers, Mark Lubbers, Charles Lubbers, David Lubbers; sisters, Mary Beth Lubbers, Patricia Molnar and Marie Garay. Services: Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church 1040 Flexer Ave. Allentown. Call Friday, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Church. Contributions may be made in Dougs memory to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 961 Marcon Blvd. #452, Allentown, PA 18109. Arrangements by the J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, Allentown.
Published in Morning Call on Apr. 27, 2011.³
His funeral was at 11:30 a.m. on 29 April 2011 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 1040 Flexer Avenue, Allentown, PA.³

     Gerald was born on 13 July 1898, at Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18407.^3,4,5,6 He was baptized on 17 July 1898, at at St. Rose of Lima Church, at Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18407, in the Roman Cathlic faith. He was baptized Michael Gerald Patrick Casey.⁷.⁶ He married Mary Mildred Bridget Madigan on 14 April 1925 at St. Paul's Church, Chenango St. at Binghamton, New York 13900. Carbondalean Wins Binghamton Bride
     Miss Mary Mildred Madigan Becomes Mrs. Gerald P. Casey at Nuptial mass Celebrated in St. Paul's Church by the Rev. D. Joseph Bustin

     Miss Mary Mildred Madigan, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Daniel J. Madigan of 509 Chenango Street and Gerald P. Casey of Carbondale, Pa., were married at St. Paul's church on Chenango Street at 9 o'clock this morning. The Rev. D. Joseph Bustin, pastor of the church, said the nuptial mass, and perform the ceremony.
     Miss Helen Cosgrove sang during the ceremony with Austin Scully at the organ. Many friends of the young couple were present at the church. They were attended by Ms. Helen A. Madigan, sister of the bride, and Wallace J. Brown of Carbondale, Pa. Daniel J. Madigan, Jr., and Gerald K. Hughes were the usheres.
     Miss Madigan wore a gown of blonde shade Elizabeth crape with lace trimmings and a picture hat to match. She carried a shower bouquet of brides' roses and sweet peas. The bridesmaid wore a gown of poudre blue crape with hats to match and carried an arm bouquet of pink Colombian roses.
     Following the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served that the home of the bride's parents, to the members of the immediate families. Mr. In Mrs. Casey left by motor for New York City, Washington and other points. Mrs. Casey wore a navy blue ensemble suit with fur trimming and hat to match for the journey. After May 1 they will be at home in Carbondale.
     Mrs. Casey was formerly office secretary the division passenger agent of Lackawanna railroad in this city. She has been popular in the younger set of the Binghamton. Mr. Casey is an employee of the postal department at Carbondale.⁸.^9,10,8 He and Mary Mildred Bridget Madigan honeymooned at Washington, D.C. 20000, on 14 April 1925.⁸ He resided, at Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18407, on 1 May 1925.⁸ Gerald was employed at the postal department at Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18407, in 1925.⁸ He resided 121 Seventh Avenue, at Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18407, in 1950.¹¹ He resided 37 Spring Street, at Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18407, in 1956.¹² Gerald retired from U.S. Post Office at Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18407, in 1959. He resided 37 Spring Street, at Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18407, in 1961.¹³ He resided 229 Sanderson Avenue, at Olyphant, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18447, in 1964.¹⁴ Gerald died on 17 December 1968 at Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18407, at age 70. The following obituary appeared in the Monday, December 23, 1968 edtion of the Carbondale News:

     CASEY, Gerald P., late of 168 Gordon Ave. The funeral was held Friday, Dec. 20, from the funeral home, 500 Washington Ave., Jermyn, with mass at 9:30 a.m. in St. Rose of Lima Church. Interment, St. Rose Cemetery.
     Mr. Casey, a retired postal clerk at the Carbondale Post Office, died Tuesday, Dec. 17, in St. Joseph's Hospital after a shor illness. A lifelong resident of Carbondale, he was a son of the late John and Ann Joyce Casey. Mr. Casey was post office employe for serveral years prior to his retirement in 1959.
     Mr. Casey was a member of St. Rose of Lima Church and its Holy Name Society, and was a veteran of World War I.
     Surviving are his wife, the former Mildred Madigan, formerly of Binghamton, N.Y; three daughters, Mrs. Robert Farrell, Somerville, N.J; Mrs. Charles Tully, Olyphant and Mrs. Edward Neary, Vestal, N.Y; four sons, Gerald, Kalamazoo, Mich; Robert, Manville, N.J; Daniel, Somerville, and Marine M. Sgt. John Casey, stationed in Vietnam; a sister, Mrs. Anna Kilpatrick, and a brother, Leonard, both of Syracuse, N.Y; 30 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.¹⁵
.^{3,16,17,18,19,20} His funeral was held on 20 December 1968, at at St. Rose of Lima Church, at Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18407.²⁰ His body was interred on 20 December 1968, at St. Rose Cemetery at Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18407.²⁰

     Her common name was Mildred. Mary was born on 28 May 1899, at Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18407.^3,4,5,6,7 Mary was employed as office secretary to the division passenger agent at the Lackawanna Railroad at Binghamton, New York 13900, in 1924.⁸ She resided 509 Chenango Street, at Binghamton, New York 13900, in 1925.⁸ She married Gerald Patrick Casey on 14 April 1925 at St. Paul's Church, Chenango St. at Binghamton, New York 13900. Carbondalean Wins Binghamton Bride
     Miss Mary Mildred Madigan Becomes Mrs. Gerald P. Casey at Nuptial mass Celebrated in St. Paul's Church by the Rev. D. Joseph Bustin

     Miss Mary Mildred Madigan, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Daniel J. Madigan of 509 Chenango Street and Gerald P. Casey of Carbondale, Pa., were married at St. Paul's church on Chenango Street at 9 o'clock this morning. The Rev. D. Joseph Bustin, pastor of the church, said the nuptial mass, and perform the ceremony.
     Miss Helen Cosgrove sang during the ceremony with Austin Scully at the organ. Many friends of the young couple were present at the church. They were attended by Ms. Helen A. Madigan, sister of the bride, and Wallace J. Brown of Carbondale, Pa. Daniel J. Madigan, Jr., and Gerald K. Hughes were the usheres.
     Miss Madigan wore a gown of blonde shade Elizabeth crape with lace trimmings and a picture hat to match. She carried a shower bouquet of brides' roses and sweet peas. The bridesmaid wore a gown of poudre blue crape with hats to match and carried an arm bouquet of pink Colombian roses.
     Following the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served that the home of the bride's parents, to the members of the immediate families. Mr. In Mrs. Casey left by motor for New York City, Washington and other points. Mrs. Casey wore a navy blue ensemble suit with fur trimming and hat to match for the journey. After May 1 they will be at home in Carbondale.
     Mrs. Casey was formerly office secretary the division passenger agent of Lackawanna railroad in this city. She has been popular in the younger set of the Binghamton. Mr. Casey is an employee of the postal department at Carbondale.⁸.^9,10,8 She and Gerald Patrick Casey honeymooned by motor car at Washington, D.C. 20000, New York and other points, on 14 April 1925.⁸ She resided, at Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18407, on 1 May 1925.⁸ She resided 121 Seventh Avenue, at Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18407, in 1950.¹¹ She resided 37 Spring Street, at Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18407, in 1956.¹² She resided 37 Spring Street, at Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18407, in 1961.¹³ She resided 229 Sanderson Avenue, at Olyphant, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18447, in November 1964.¹⁴ Mary died on 2 November 1969 at Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18407, at age 70.^3,15,1,16

     John was employed at Farview State Hospital as a at Waymart, Wayne County, Pennsylvania 18472. Sgt. John Casey Suffers Wound

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Casey, 37 Spring Street, have received word in a letter dated July 12, from their son Sgt. John Casey, who is in the First Marine Division in Korea, that he had received slight shrapnel wounds in the leg in a battle that day before. Mrs. Casey informed the NEWS that her son had stated the wound is not a serious one.
Sgt. Casey is on his second tour of duty in Korea, having seen service there previously for over two years during his first period of enlisted in the Armed Forces. Sgt. Casey is a graduate of BFHS, class of 1948. He enlisted in the service in October 1948, received an honorable discharge in August 1952, and re-enlisted in December 1952.. John was employed. John Peter Casey lived at John P. Casey, 158 Salem Ave., Carbondale, PA. 20 years in the Marines (Melroy).
John was born on 9 March 1931, at 168 Gordon Avenue at in Carbondale Township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18407.² He graduated from Benjamin Franklin High School at Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18407, in 1948.³ He was inducted into the Marines in October 1948.³ He served as a sargent in the Marines in 1950 at Korea. He was released from active duty with an honorable discharge in August 1952.³ He was reenlisted into the Marines in December 1952.³ He served as a sargent in the First Marine Division in 1952 at Korea.
Sgt. John Casey Suffers Wound

     Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Casey, 37 Spring Street, have received word in a letter dated July 12, from their son Sgt. John Casey, who is in the First Marine Division in Korea, that he had received slight shrapnel wounds in the leg in a battle the day before. Mrs. Casey informed the NEWS that her son had stated the wound was not a serious one
     Sgt. Casey is on his second tour of duty in Korea, having seen service there previously for over two years during his first period of enlistment in the armed forces. Sgt. Casey is a graduate of BFHS, class of 1948. He enlisted in the service in October 1948, received an honorable discharge in August 1952, and reenlisted in December 1952.³
.³ He married Marian Agnes Davitt on 28 September 1957 at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church at Waymart, Wayne County, Pennsylvania 18472.¹ He resided, at Norfolk, Virginia, in September 1961. He resided 158 Salem Avenue, at Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18407, in 1992. John attended the First Casey Family Reunion, held on 26 September 1992 at Phillips Manor, at Cortez, Jefferson Township, Lackwanna County, Pennsylvania.⁴ John attended the Second Casey Family Reunion August 3, 1996 at Split Rock Resort, Lake Harmony, Pennsylvania. John served on the reuion committee. He was involved with research and setup..⁵ He died on 2 November 2011 at Marian Community Hospital, Lincoln Avenue, Carbondale, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, at age 80. He was buried on 8 November 2011 at Indiantown Gap Natinal Cemetery, Annville, Pennsylvania. CASEY, MASTER SGT. JOHN P., U.S.M.C. (RET.), Carbondale, Monday, Lawrence A. Garriel Funeral Home North, Carbndale, Mass, St. Rose of Lima Church, Carbondale, by the Rev. John O'Bell, assistant pastro. Pallbeareres: Johathan and Sean Casey, Justin Guyer, Sam Collura, Bobby and Joseph Davitt. Honorary pallbearer; Michael Guyer. Interment, private, today Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. (The Times-Tribune, Tuesday, November 8, 2011, page B8, col. 1).

     She married John Peter Casey on 28 September 1957 at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church at Waymart, Wayne County, Pennsylvania 18472.¹

     He married Edna Irene Marhefka at Waymart, Wayne County, Pennsylvania 18472. Joseph was born on 30 June 1900.² Joseph died on 13 February 1985 at age 84.²

     She married Joseph William Davitt at Waymart, Wayne County, Pennsylvania 18472. Edna was born on 21 January 1907.³ Edna died in February 1999 at age 92.

     He married Susan Theresa Kalavsky on 7 June 1986 at Holy Ghost Roman Catholic Church at Olyphant, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18447.^1,2

     He married Lori Ann Montgomery on 16 March 1985 at St. Rose of Lima Church at Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18407.^1,2

     He married Melissa M. Duffy on 8 August 1987 at St. Rose of Lima Church at Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18407.^1,2

     She married Russell J. Smith on 1 June 1991 at St. Rose of Lima Church at Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18407.^1,2 Michele was divorced from Russell J. Smith in 1993. She married David Litkenhus on 31 March 1995 at San Antonio, Texas 78200. She married Michale Thomas Guyer on 31 December 1998 at Texas.

     He married Michele Ann Casey on 1 June 1991 at St. Rose of Lima Church at Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18407.^1,2 Russell was divorced from Michele Ann Casey in 1993.

     She married Michael D. Casey on 8 August 1987 at St. Rose of Lima Church at Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18407.^1,2

     She married Joseph Michael Casey on 16 March 1985 at St. Rose of Lima Church at Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18407.^1,2

     She married John Patrick Casey on 7 June 1986 at Holy Ghost Roman Catholic Church at Olyphant, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18447.^1,2

     His body was interred, at Greenfield Township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.² Joseph was employed at as a grocer. Joseph worked as a grocer, plumber, and tax collector. He was also on the school board for Carbondale Township Schools. Died of a heart attack at age forty (Melroy).
     Joseph, Sr., was a veteran, a business man and a local politician in the Upper Lackawanna Valley.³ The Casey family owned a large, two-story home on Main Stret in Childs, Pennsylvania.⁴ The house served multiple purposes. It was the family residence for Joe, Jr., his older brother Paul, and his mother and father. But also it served as Casey's grocery store, Childs' post office, and a gasoline and kerosine station.
     In rapid succession Joseph, Sr. and Mary added six younger siblings: (1) Rosemary, (2) Julie, (3) Catherine, (4) Jean, (5) Anne, and (6) Aloysius.⁵
     Joseph, Sr. and Mary Casey had realized their dream of an independent grocery business after years of hard work. It was a steady income to support their burgeoning family at a time when many people were out of work because of the Depression. They served a reliable number of customers in Childs and South Carbondale. In that era it was unusual for a family to own their own automobile, however, "Casey's meats and Groceries" delivered to private homes in a light truck.
     Joseph, Sr. was a loving father who taught his children to be capable and self reliant. He had a broad base of experience. He left school in third grade to work in the mines to help support his family. He became a master mechanic in the mines. He taught Paul and Joe, Jr. auto repair, plumbing, and electrical work so that they would be capable of the tasks later in life.
     As the grocery business expanded, Mary took on the operation of a small post office in one corner of the store. This was done to augment their income. It also served to bring customers to the store as they sought out mail services. Like wise, Joseph, Sr. ran for and won the office of Tax Collector in Carbondale Township. He had a natural talent for building relationships and solving community problems. He was a rising Democratic party leader.
     On July 15, 1934, however, tragedy struck. After suffering from several days of pneumonia, Joseph, Sr., died at the age of 41.⁶ This loss shifted the responsibility of raising eight children (ages 13 - 2) exclusively upon the shoulders of Mary. She shared the burden of the family's fate with her oldest son, Paul.
     Paul was a natural academic who appeared to assume responsibility easily at an early age. Knowing the urgency of having a driver in the store, he secured a drivers license at the prime age of 13.⁷ Paul's role as the eldest also seemed to broaden to that of assisting his mother in the role of caretaker, disciplinarian, and role model.
Joseph was born on 6 April 1893.^8,9,10 He was baptized on 8 April 1893, at at St. Rose of Lima, at Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18407, in the Roman Catholic faith.¹⁰ He married Mary Margaret Malia on 15 June 1920 at Archbald, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18403.^11,2 Joseph died on 15 July 1934 at in Carbondale Township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18407, at age 41.

     Mary worked as a grocer, post mistress, tax collector, and home maker.

Just ten years after suffering the loss of her husband, Her second child, Joseph, was killed in World War II. The pain and loss that she suffered was great. It can be seen on the many letters she wrote trying to find information about her son (please see footnotes for the text of those letters).
³ Mary was born on 8 May 1893, at Archbald, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18403.⁴ She married Joseph John Casey Sr. on 15 June 1920 at Archbald, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18403.^5,6 She resided 21 Garfield Street, at Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18407, in 1950.⁷ Mary died on 22 February 1982 at 21 Garfield Avenue, Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18407, at age 88. The following article appeared in the Tuesday, February 23, 1982 edition of The Tribune:

      Mary M. Casey

     Mrs. Mary Malia Casey, 21 Garfield Ave., Carbondale, died Monday at home after a brief illness. Her husband, Joseph, died in 1934.
     Born in Archbald, daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Ann McAndrew Malia, she was a member of St. Rose of Lima Church, Carbondale, and its Altar and Rosary Society. She served as postmistress and tax collector for Carbondale Twp. 35 years and operated a grocery store in the Childs area.
     Surviving are two sons, Dr. Paul R., Philadelphia; General Al G., Andrews Air Force Base, Md; five daughters, Sister Norma, IHM, St. Mary's Convent, Dunmore; Mrs. Julie McGinnis, Roseland, N.J., Mrs. Catherine Price, RN, Carbondale; Mrs. Jean Smith, Tafton, Mrs. Ann Roe, Dickson City; a brother, Joseph Malia, Archbald; 34 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
     A son, Joseph Jr., was killed in action while serving with the Air Force during World War II.
     The funeral will be Wednesday from Edward A. Wade Funeral Home, 4 Morris Place, Carbondale, with Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Rose Church, celebrated by Rev. Vincent Kilpatrick, a nephew. Interment, Our Mother of Sorrows Cemetery, Finch Hill.
     Friends may call 2 to 4, 7 to 9 p.m.
     Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's favorite charity.⁸. Her funeral was held on 24 February 1982, at at St. Rose of Lima Church, at Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18407.⁹ Her body was interred on 24 February 1982, at Our Mother of Sorrows Cemetery at Greenfield Township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.^6,9

     He married Mary Patricia Casey on 26 February 1955 at Washington, D.C. 20000.²

     Paul Robert Casey lived at Dr. Paul Casey, 134 Holmecrest Road, Jenkintown, PA. Paul was employed. "A medical doctor and surgeon - office at Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA. Head surgeon at Nazareth Hospital also operates at Temple (Melroy)."
Paul was born on 8 April 1921, at in Carbondale Township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18407.¹ He married Ruth Ann Scanlon on 25 November 1943 at St. Rose of Lima Church at Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18407.^1,3 He resided 134 Holmecrest Road, at Jenkintown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, in 1992. Paul attended the First Casey Family Reunion, held on 26 September 1992 at Phillips Manor, at Cortez, Jefferson Township, Lackwanna County, Pennsylvania.⁴ Paul attended the Second Casey Family Reunion August 3, 1996 at Split Rock Resort, Lake Harmony, Pennsylvania.⁵ He died on 12 February 2004 at age 82.⁶

     Joseph was employed at as a Lieutenant. His body was interred, at Louiville, Kentucky 40200.² Joseph was a lieutenant in the United States Air Force. He died in action when his plane was shot down over Tulon, France during World War II.
     "Was studying at the University of Scranton, having graduated from St. Rose High School, when World War II broke out. He enlisted as an Aviation Cadet. Was a pilot on a B-26 bomber and killed on his 19th mission over Toulon France, a month before his 21st birthday (Melroy)."

     Joseph John Casey, Jr. was born on Thursday, September 7, 1922. He was the second child of eight born to Joseph John and Mary Margaret (Nee: Malia) Casey.³
     Joe had a strong but quiet sense of responsibility for his family. Although he performed well in school, he seemed to have a variety of interests. One hobby was a black Model A sedan that he bought from a farmer's yard for $20. Although it was plagued with cooling problems, this is the vehicle that later took him on dates, to college, and to flight lessons.⁴
     In addition to driving his Model A, Joe was the main truck driver for the grocery store. He possessed an amiable demeanor and seemed to have an excellent rapport with customers.
     Nestled up in Carbondale was a small Catholic high school, Saint Rose of Lima. Joe attended St. Rose from 1936 (14) until graduation in 1940 (18). He was in a class of 40 and maintained a "B" average.⁵ He was a notable athlete in football and basketball.⁶
     In 1940-41 Joe secured an industrial/manufacturing job as a welder in Hartford, Connecticut. The entire family traveled to New England to see him situated into his new job. This job did not last long because in the summer of '40 he was accepted to St. Thomas College in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Paul had continued his education at St. Thomas and became an accomplished undergraduate in pre-medicine. The next in line, Rosemary, entered the Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) convent in 1941.
     Joe under took a general program of study at St. Thomas College: English, math, philosophy, psychology, and physics.⁷ At the time Joe started college he began to fly. He was provided the opportunity because two friends of his from Carbondale, Jim Cawley and Don Race, bought a 50 hp Piper Cub.⁸ In the Fall of 1941 Joe joined the Civil Pilot Training Program.⁹ This federal program was designed to get an early start on identifying and training pilots for the ominously foreseeable event of the United States engagement in the War in Europe.¹⁰ In December 1941 the timidity of the United States to become involved was overtaken by the unexpected attack on Pearl Harbor. Although the needs of the family were compelling, Joe was insistent on volunteering. He believed that service to his country was important, and he aspired to serve as a pilot. With much regret Mary consented to Joe's enlistment in the United States Army, and in 1942 he became an Army Air Corps Cadet.¹¹
     From March 1942 until December 1943 he attended a series of schools in preparation for his wings.¹² On April 4, 1943 the 20 year-old Joe Casey was certified by the flight surgeon as "physically fit to fly".¹³
     In 1943 He was assigned to pilot's training in the B-26 Martin Marauder medium bomber. The B-26 was a newly designed and manufactured bomber which would carry a sizable payload, but also could travel at high speed with good maneuverability. It had twin Pratt and Whitney R-2800-5 engines of 1850 hp.¹⁴ The top speed unloaded was 315 mph and landing speed was 130 mph.¹⁵ The aircraft was advanced in technological features also.¹⁶ Technological advances did not come without drawbacks however. A great many training accidents occurred in 1942-43.¹⁷ In fact, Joe experienced an engine failure on take-off during training, and it took all the strength and composure he and the first pilot, 2nd. Lt. H. Kenneth Loard, could muster to get the plane back on the ground.¹⁸ As a consequence of the high training incident rate, however, the B-26 was tagged with a number of untoward labels such as "widow maker".¹⁹ Eventually, however, the B-26 achieved great progress in safety. It became the safest bomber to fly in Europe.²⁰
     During training at Lake Charles, Louisiana in early 1944 Joe became close friends with Ken Loard who was from Tennessee. He and Ken shared many difficult experiences in the B-26. But they also had time for double dating.²¹ Joe's training crew consisted of the following:
1. (Pilot) H. Kenneth Loard, 2nd Lt.,
2. (Co-Pilot) Joseph J. Casey, Jr., 2nd Lt.,
3. (Navigator) William Neal McGallon, 2nd Lt.,
4. (Engineer) Elmer F. Peterson, Sgt.,
5. (Radio-Open) Otis W. Hart, S/Sgt.,
6. (Aerial Gun.) Kenneth F. Koppitz, Sgt.,
     On May 26, 1944 orders were issued for the crew to be transported to North Africa to enter combat.²² Joe boarded a troop ship, along with hundreds of other fliers, and set sail for North Africa. On July 3, 1944 Joe arrived in Sardinia.²³ By the time of their arrival the idea of flying a set number of missions and returning home had been rescinded.²⁴ The average number of missions flown before returning to the States was in excess of fifty.²⁵
     Joe was assigned to a famous bomb group, the 17th. Its insignia was "The Kicking Mule" and its saying was "The Daddy of Them All".²⁶ The 17th was made up of four squadrons, Joe was attached to the 95th. The squadron consisted of 81 officers and 325 enlisted men.²⁷ The 95th had been at Villacidro, Sardinia as of May 4, 1944.²⁸ Methods of operation included tricky multiple plane take offs. At times six planes would take off simultaneously.²⁹ The advantage to doing so was that it allowed more time for dust to settle between take-offs, and would save 25 minutes in airborne formation assembly of the planes.³⁰ Although officers and enlisted lived in separate quarters, everyone slept under tents. Sardinia received a substantial quantity of rain, however, at times it was blistering hot. In July 1944 an out break of dysentery was reported.³¹
     Joe flew thirteen combat missions between July 3 and August 15, 1944.³² The 95th Squadron flew every day from August 15 to August 20th. Hence, it is likely Joe had 18 combat missions as of August 20, 1944.³³ The targets on these missions were located throughout the peninsula of Italy and along Southern France.³⁴
     In Italy the targets were generally ammunition dumps, railroad yards, and bridges.³⁵ On July 15, 1944 Joe flew on a mission over Northern Italy in which a railroad bridge was successfully bombed which cut a vital link in the enemy communication line.³⁶
     In Southern France the objective was to take out the heavy gun emplacements in preparation for the Allied invasion planned for August 15, 1944. By August 20th the invasion was in full swing. The German resistance was of ferocious intensity.
     
     Sunday. August 20. 1944
     On the afternoon of Sunday, August 20, 1944 Ken Loard and Joe Casey were scheduled to fly together for the first time since they left training in the States. At the last moment as Ken was boarding a truck for a ride to the tarmac, he was advised that he was being scrubbed from the mission.³⁷ It appears that the Commanding Officer³⁸ had decided to fly after recognizing the significance and hazardousness of the mission.³⁹ Since the C.O. had released his regular crew on leave, he borrowed members of the crew of the next most senior pilot--lst Lt. Joseph L. Albury, Jr.⁴⁰
     Joe Albury had been flying for several months, and had chalked up 32 combat missions.⁴¹ After sending most of his crew with the Commanding Officer, it appears Albury bumped Ken Loard as pilot and took the crew assigned to 2nd Lt. Loard.⁴²
     The reason of Albury assumed responsibility for this plane was that it was schedule to fly "slot" position, which also meant that it was the number "4" plane in the formation.
     The typical formation looked like this:
     
      OBJECTIVE
      1
      2 3
      4
      5 6
     The lead plane and the slot plane were important positions. The slot position was designed so that if the lead plane ["1"] became disabled, the slot plane would move up in its place and assume responsibility for the formation.
     The formation follows the lead plane to and from the objective. Also, the formation keys on the lead plane when it is time to drop its bombs. If the objective is cloud covered, it is the lead plane that decides whether to drop. Consequently, the slot plane requires leadership and experience equal to that of the lead plane. Joe's presence in the right seat (co-pilot) of the "4" plane underscores how his piloting skills had progressed in less than two months. The B-26 Joe was flying was only 3 months old.⁴³
     The crew consisted of the following members:
1. (Pilot) Joseph L. Albury, Jr.⁴⁴, 1st Lt. (Florida)
2. (Co-Pilot) Joseph J. Casey, Jr.⁴⁵, 2nd Lt. (Pennsylvania)
3. (Bombardier) Edgar W. Hawthorne⁴⁶, 2nd Lt. (Louisiana)
4. (Navigator) Paul Marshall, Jr.⁴⁷, 1st Lt. (Wisconsin)
5. (Aerial Gun) Francis A. Pesta⁴⁸, S/Sgt. (Connecticut)
6. (Cameraman) Herman L. Frieden⁴⁹, Pvt. (Missouri)
7. (Radio Op) Robert J. McCluskey⁵⁰, S/Sgt. (Oregon)
8. (Engineer) George L. Moscovis⁵¹, S/Sgt. (Louisiana).
     The flight was composed of seven B-26s. The objective for all four squadrons was the gun positions at Toulon, France.⁵² Each plane carried two, 2,000 pound bombs.⁵³ The flight from Sardinia to France was exclusively over water at the customary altitude of 11,500 feet.⁵⁴
     At the time of take off (12:57 pm) the weather conditions were "slightly hazy with visibility of 10 miles".⁵⁵ The 95th squadron was the fourth, and last, group of B-26s to leave Villacidro Air Dome, Sardinia that day.
     At 2:30 pm, 1 1/2 hours after liftoff, the formation flew over the target and released its bombs.⁵⁶ A direct hit on the target was scored.⁵⁷
     Thirty seconds after the release of the bombs Joe's plane was rocked with a loud and violent blast to the right wing. The ship was hit by an 88 millimeter anti-aircraft shell which cut the entire right engine nacelle cleanly, removing the turning propeller and motor from the wing mount.⁵⁸ The loss of the engine caused the plane to roll towards its back. The torque of the powerful left engine, and the drag of the absent right engine, created a dramatic dive and skidding to the right. The plane began to fall at a high rate of speed.⁵⁹ The plane was locked in a flat spin. The crew was obviously struggling to maintain control. At approximately 1,100 feet altitude the waist gunner, McCluskey, and turret gunner, Moscovis, bailed out. The plane crashed on its back between Toulon and La Garde, France in a city called Carqueiranne. Only McCluskey and Moscovis survived.
     On September 5, 1944 the War Department sent a telegram to the families notifying them that the men were "Missing In Action."⁶⁰ Twenty three days later the families received the following telegram:
     
THE SECRETARY OF WAR ASKS THAT I ASSURE YOU OF HIS DEEP SYMPATHY IN THE LOSS OF YOUR SON SECOND LIEUTENANT JOSEPH J. CASEY WHO WAS PREVIOUSLY REPORTED MISSING IN ACTION. REPORT NOW RECEIVED STATES HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION TWENTY AUGUST IN FRANCE LETTER FOLLOWS="⁶¹
     
     Since the officers were killed in the forward cabin of the plane they could not be separately identified.⁶² They were temporarily buried in Luynes, France. The cameraman, Herman Frieden, and the tail gunner, Francis Pesta, were buried at home. On April 29, 1949 the remaining four, Joseph J. Casey, Jr., Joseph L. Albury, Jr., Edgar W. Hawthorne, and Paul Marshall, Jr. were returned to the United States for burial at Zachory Taylor National Cemetery.
     Conclusion
     Joe Casey was deeply loved by his family and friends, and his loss was painful and permanent. Joe was a devoted son and brother, and he was faithful to his Roman Catholic faith. It is humbling to reflect upon what Joe did for us. The political and economic freedoms of the last 50 years have been preserved as a result of uncontested military superiority. These facts are due in part to the total victory of the Allies in World War II. That victory is traced to the valorous example of Joe Casey and a generation of young men like him.
     Joe wrote an number of letters home while over seas. The two letters that follow were to his sister Rosemary:

     Joseph J. Casey

     To: Sister M. Norma
     13 William St.
     Pittson, Penna

     From: Lt Joseph Casey
     Aug. 3, 1944
     Sardinia

     Dear Sister Norma,
     I received your swell letter yesterday and it sure was great to hear from you. My mail is coming in very good now at first the letters I was getting were a month or so old but now I get mail eight or nine days after it's mailed so I think that's pretty good. I also had a letter from Jule yesterday she sent me some pictures that were taken when they were out at the lake one day. I have been on nine combat missions so far and it isn't so bad. We had a few "milk runs," that's what we call missions on which you have no enemy opposition. A couple of time they threw some flak up at us but it was usually very inaccurate and pretty light as it didn't bother us too much. Once or twice it was a little close but they don't' worry about flak for even though it might put a hole or two in the ship it usually doesn't do much damage. We were falk suits and helmets and all. "Thanks a million" for
remembering me in your prayers. I'll write again soon.
     Your Brother
     Joe

     ****

     Sardinia
     August 15, 1944

     Dear Sister M. Norma,
     How are you? I have received about three or four letters from you, thanks a lot for writing. I had about five or six letters
today from home they were telling me about taking you up to see Aunt Margaret and all I hope you had a good time. Some day I'll
have to take you for a ride in an airplane. I think you would like it a lot, for you really get to see things and get around nice and fast. I went out as first pilot on my twelfth mission. I have been flying as first pilot for quite awhile but they don't send you out on a mission as first pilot until you get use to the
missions. I have gotten one more mission since so I have thirteen in now. I suppose you'll be reading about whats going on around here. Today was a very important day as you will know by now, it has been something we've been planning on and waiting for, for quite some time. It is too early to see how things will go but I
hope and pray they will go quite well. If things turn out right this affair shouldn't take to long to clean up. I am glad to hear you have a very nice choir there and you seem to be very interested in it. Jule seems to be working very hard at summer school I hope it isn't to hard on her. I got the pictures they took of you to send to me, thanks a million I really appreciate them. Mon sent me the medal you gave her for me too, thanks again. I sure am lucky to have such a swell sisters. I don't think I fully appreciate you all until you weren't around and then I sure missed you. Don't worry about me, with your prayers and God's grace I'll get to see you all soon, I hope.
     Love
     Your Brother
     Joe⁶³

     Five days latter Joe's plane was shot down. Joseph was born on 7 September 1922, at Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18407. Joseph died on 20 August 1944 at Toulon, France, at age 21.²

     Rosemary was employed at Immaculate Heart of Mary Sisters as a. Rosemary was employed. Sr. Rosemary T. Casey lived at Sister Rosemary Casey, Marywood College Post Office, 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA. Rosemary graduated from St. Rose High School, Carbondale, PA. She was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree from Marywood College, Scranton, PA, and later earned a Masters Degree in Elementary Education from the same college. She attended the University of Scranton, where she became a Certified School Administrator. While at Fordham University she received a Theology Certificate.
She worked as an elementary school teacher for eleven years, and spent seven years teaching in Jr. High. She was then a school administrator for twenty-three years. At present (1991), she is Postmaster and Chemical Safety Administrator at Marywood College. Her religious name was Norma. Rosemary was born on 29 January 1924.¹ Rosemary entered the Immaculate Heart of Mary Sisters at the I.H.M. Mother House, at Scranton, Lackawanna County, PA 18505, on 8 September 1941 at the age of 17.¹ .³ She resided Marywood College 2300 Adams Ave., at Scranton, Lackawanna County, PA 18505, in 1992. Rosemary attended the First Casey Family Reunion, held on 26 September 1992 at Phillips Manor, at Cortez, Jefferson Township, Lackwanna County, Pennsylvania.⁴ Rosemary attended the Second Casey Family Reunion August 3, 1996 at Split Rock Resort, Lake Harmony, Pennsylvania. She also served on the reunion committee handling all the mailing..⁵ The following obituary was published on 31 October 2003, Marywood University Website at Dunmore, Pennsylvania:
Sister Rosemary Casey, IHM

Sister Rosemary (formerly Sister Norma) Casey of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary died on October 30 at the IHM Center, Scranton, PA.

Born on January 29, 1924 in Carbondale, PA she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Malia Casey. She entered the IHM Congregation on September 8, 1941 and made her temporary profession of vows on May 8, 1944 and her final profession of vows on August 2, 1947.

She served as a teacher at All Saints School, Masontown, PA from 1944 to 1949, at St. Mary’s School, Patton, PA from 1949 to 1955, at Holy Rosary School, Scranton, PA from 1955 to 1957 and at St. Leo School, Ashley, PA from 1957 to 1964. She served as principal of Christ the King School, Dunmore, PA from 1964 to 1968, of St. John School, Silver Spring, MD from 1968 to 1969, of St. Thomas Aquinas School, Archbald, PA from 1969 to 1972, of St. Mary of Mount Carmel School, Dunmore, PA from 1972 to 1983, of Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, Asbury Park, NJ, from 1983 to 1986. She served as postmistress at Marywood University from 1986 to June, 2005. From June, 2005 to the time of her death she served as a prayer minister at the IHM Center, Scranton, PA.

She received both a Bachelor of Arts Degree and a Master of Arts Degree in Elementary Education from Marywood College.

Surviving are four sisters, Julie McGuiness, Roseland, NJ, Catherine Price, Carbondale, PA, Anne Roe, Clarks Green, PA, Jean Smith, Tafton, PA, and a brother, Lt. Gen. Aloysius Casey, Redlands, CA and many nephews and nieces.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Lt. Joseph J. Casey, Jr. and Dr. Paul R. Casey.

The funeral was Friday, November 4 at 9:30 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at the IHM Center followed by interment at St. Catherine Cemetery, Moscow.

She died on 30 October 2005 at IHM Center, Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, at age 81; Sister Rosemary Casey, IHM
by Sr. Mary Joan Kelleher, IHM
The sudden death of Sister Rosemary left her family and friends stunned. Even though they knew she was terminally ill, they were not prepared to lose her. She was such a delightful person to know. She thoroughly enjoyed life and exhibited that enjoyment in her daily living. Conversations with her were stimulating and interesting.
Very important to Rosemary was her work in community. She was most successful as teacher and principal. But she really showed her resourcefulness in her years in the Post Office at Marywood University. Her reputation of graciousness and kindness became well known.
Her last few months were spent in Nazareth Community at the IHM Center where she was a gentle and welcoming influence. In a very short time she became an important part of our community.
Rosemary is greatly missed. Only time will help her family and friends to cope with her loss. Everyone who was involved in her life knows that now she is enjoying the life for which she had spent many years in preparation.
Sister Rosemary (formerly Sister Norma) Casey died on October 30 at the IHM Center.
Born on January 29, 1924 in Carbondale she was Joseph and Mary Malia Casey. She entered the IHM Congregation on September 8, 1941 and made her temporary profession of vows on May 8,1944 and her final profession of vows on August 2, 1947.
She served as a teacher at All Saints School, Masontown, from 1944 to 1949, at St. Mary's School, Patton, from 1949 to 1955, at Holy Rosary School, Scranton, from 1955 to 1957 and at St. Leo School, Ashley, from 1957 to 1964. She served as principal of Christ the King School, Dunmore, from 1964 to 1968, of St. John School, Silver Spring, Md, from 1968 to 1969, of St. Thomas Aquinas School, Archbald, from 1969 to 1972, of St. Mary of Mount Cannel School, Dunmore, from 1972 to 1983, of Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, Asbury Park, NJ, from 1983 to 1986. She served as postmistress at Marywood University from 1986 to June, 2005. From June, 2005 to the time of her death she served as a prayer minister at the IHM Center.
She received both a bachelor of arts degree and a master of arts degree in elementary education from Marywood College.
Surviving are four sisters, Julie McGuiness, Roseland, NJ, Catherine Price, Carbondale, Pa, Anne Roe, Clarks Green, Pa, Jean Smith, Tafton, Pa, and a brother, Lt. Gen. Aloysius Casey, Redlands, Ca, and many nephews and nieces.⁶ Her funeral was held on 4 November 2005, at at Chapel IHM Center, Marywood, at Scranton, Lackawanna Co., Pennsylvania.⁷ She was buried on 4 November 2005 at St. Catherine's Cemetery, Moscow, Lackawanna Co., Pennsylvania.

     She married Eugene Thomas McGuinness on 22 August 1959 at Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18407.^3,1

     She married John Francis Smith on 20 August 1952 at Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18407.^3,4

     She married Eugene Joseph Roe Sr. on 19 June 1954 at Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18407.^5,6,3

     Mary Patricia Casey lived at Patricia Casey, 630 Paulo Alto Drive, Redlands, CA. Her Social Security Number was 577-42-2104. Mary was born on 27 February 1931, at Washington, D.C. 20000.¹ She married Aloysius Gerald Casey on 26 February 1955 at Washington, D.C. 20000.¹ She resided 630 Paulo Alto Drive, at Redlands, California 92373, in 1992. Mary attended the First Casey Family Reunion, held on 26 September 1992 at Phillips Manor, at Cortez, Jefferson Township, Lackwanna County, Pennsylvania.² Mary attended the Second Casey Family Reunion August 3, 1996 at Split Rock Resort, Lake Harmony, Pennsylvania. She was the person who traveled that farthest for the reunion coming from California..³ She died on 30 June 2012 at Redlands, California, at age 81. The following obituary was published on 6 July 2012, The Time-Tribune at Scranton, Pennsylvania:
Mary Patricia Casey June 30, 2012

Mary Patricia (“Pat”) Casey died on Saturday June 30, 2012 after a brief illness. She raised her family of three boys, with her husband Lt/ Gen Aloysius G. Casey (Ret), over a 34 year career in the U.S. Air Force, before they retired to their home in Redlands in 1988. They lived in 18 different homes at many Air Force locations prior to settling in California. Pat cared for her family with great devotion, was a faithful member of the Catholic Church, and served the elderly people of Redlands through the Meals-on-wheels program over 30 years, as a deliverer, Kitchen Chairman, and past President. She also volunteered to work at the ICS (Food Bank) at St. Frances X. Cabrini Catholic Church in Yucaipa. Pat sought to make life more comfortable for those who needed some assistance while disclaiming any recognition for her-self.

She was born Mary Patricia Casey on February 27, 1931 along with her twin sister Norah, and they later were joined by another sister Catherine (Kitty) Casey. She graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic High School in the Washington, DC area and worked in that area for five years before marrying Al Casey, just as he began an Air Force career on graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland. She often claimed Al took her name!

They served three different tours at the former Norton Air Force Base, so Pat came to know many people in the Redlands area. She is survived by her sisters Norah Slevin and Kitty Underhill, husband Al, son Matthew, Joseph & Donna Casey, Patrick & Nancy Casey, nine Grandchildren, and two Great Grandchildren.

Pat was a wonderful woman, dearly loved by all her family and friends. She leaves a legacy of deep respect for all the people with whom she came in contact. We know she will find great peace with her loving God.

Arrangements are being planned by Emmerson Bartlett Memorial Chapel in Redlands. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers contributions be made to “Redlands-Meals-on-Wheels”, P.O. Box 929 Redlands, CA 92373. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at 10:00 am at St. Frances X. Cabrini Church, 12687 California St., Yucaipa, CA. There will also be a Memorial Mass at St. Rose of Lima Church on Saturday 28, July 2012 at 9:30 am. The Church is located at 6 N. Church Street, Carbondale, PA 18407. Burial will be held at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia at a later date.

You may send your condolences to www. caringfuneralservice.com.⁴

     He married Catherine Mary McEneany at Washington, D.C. 20000.