NameElizabeth Bray
Birth15 Dec 1936, Scranton, PA
Death31 Dec 1936, Scranton, PA
FatherCharles W Bray (1907-1967)
MotherElizabeth James (1906-1989)
Misc. Notes
died as infant per OBIT of sister Dorothy
OBIT DorothyBrayZehner2008.pdf
The Times-Tribune (Scranton, Pennsylvania)
14 Feb 2008, Thu
Page B6
Dorothy Bray Zehner
Feb 12, 2008
Dorothy Bray Zehener, 80, of Auburn Township, died Tuesday in Dickson City at the home of her daughter Claudia Zehner and her partner Debbie Sears.
Born 3 aug 1927 in Scranton, daughter of the late Charles W and Elizabeth James Bray, she was a graduate of West Scranton High School. She was married for 40 years to the late William J Zehener, and they were charter members of Our Saviot Lutheran Church, Endwell, NY. Before marriage she worked as a model and as an in-home pediatric aide for new mothers.
Her loving generous nature was a pleasure to be around. Her greatest joy lay in gathering her family and breaking bread together. She enjoyed the house Bill built for the family and was a meticulous housekeeper and creative cook and baker. She loved her dogs and watching the wild birds. She was a lifelong Penn State fan and for many years was a cheerful and loud Elk Lake Warriors booster.
Surviving are:
a son, Dr Willaim John Zehner and wife Susan, Clay NY;
2 daughters: Claudia, Dickson City; nad Linda Huttemann and husband Robert, Glassboro NJ;
a daughter-in-law, Deidre Zehner, Syracuse NY;
3 sisters: Charlene Lance and husband Jack, Scranton; Marilyn Bunnell, Meshoppen; and Ardit Bulhman and hisband Don, Cheektowoga NY;
brothers and sisters-in-law Clyde & Betty Zehner, Sugarloaf; Barbara Bray, Momtrose; Doris Bray, Factoryville; Robert May, Austin TX and Dick Hall, Laceyville;
7 grandchildren: Richard Earl, Rachel van der Wel and husband Robrecht; Sean Zehner and wife Megan; Olivia and Jacqueline Zehner; and Eric & Ryan Hutteman;
2 great-grandchildren: Julia & Claire Zehner;
several nieces nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by a grandson, David William;
7 brothers & sisters: Elizabeth & Charles Bray who were infants; Richard, William & James Bray, Carol Hall & Ann May.
Friends may call on Saturday 11am-1pm at the Hudak-O’Shea Funeral Home, 115 Garfield Ave, Olyphant. A celebration of life ceremony will begin at 1 with the Rev Lester Stephenson of St Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Scranton, officiating.
Contributions may be made in her memory to a Humane Society of the donor’s choice. For directions or to leave online condolences, visit www.hudak-osheafuneralhome.com

name per her sister Marilyn’s OBIT who she preced in death
OBIT MarilynBrayBunnell2011.pdf
The Times-Tribune (Scranton, Pennsylvania)
13 May 2011, Fri
Page B9
Marilyn B Bunnell
May 11, 2011
Marilyn B Bunnell, 78, of MOntrose and formerly Tunkhannock, died Wednesday at Meadow View Seniot Living Center after an extended illness.
She was born in Scranton, daughter of the late Charles W and Elizabeth (James) Bray. Marilyn was a 1950 graduate of Meshoppen High School. She married her husband, Gershom W Bunnell later that year. She worked in retail at JC Penney, Scranton; BUrlington COat Factory, Edwardsville; and Ken Mar Furniture, Meshoppen. She also worked as a caregiver for the elderly.
She enjoyed her animals, gardening, music and loved her family.
Surving are:
a daughter and son-in-law, Charlese Bunnell & Tim Detwiler, Wilmington DEl;
a son JOnathan A Bunnell, Auburn
2 grand-daughters: Abbey and Emma Detwiler;
2 sisters and a brother-in-law: Charlene & Jack Lance, Scranton; and Ardith Buhlman, BUffalo NY;
2 sisters-in-law: Barbara Bray, East Rush; and Doris Bray, Clarks Summit;
2 borthers-in-law: Dick Hall, Birchardville; and Robery May Sr, Austin TX;
nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was also preceded in death by 4 sisters:
Ann May
Dorothy Zehner;
Carol Hall and
Elizabeth Bray
and 4 brothers: Billy, Richard, James and Charles Bray.

A memorial service will be held at 130pm on Sunday at the Daniel K Regan Funeral Home, Montrose, by the Rev Jane M Pykus of the Montrose United Methodist Church. Intermemnt will be in the the Bunnell Cemetery, Auburn Twp. Calling hours will be from 1130am to 130pm. Donations in Marilyn’s name may go to the True FRiends Animal Welfare Center (Humane Society), 270 Lake Ave, Montrose, PA 18801.

Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967; 1936 111501-114500; image 3041 of 3621 @ancestry
Source Citation: Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 111501-114500
Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.
Name: Elizabeth Bray
Gender: Female ; Race: White
Age: 0
Birth Date: 15 Dec 1936
Birth Place: Scranton, Pennsylvania
Death Date: 31 Dec 1936
Death Place: Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Father: Charles Bray (informant)
Mother: Elizabeth James
Certificate Number: 114000
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