Silas Reitz Provins
0005898821-01-1.jpg Silas Reitz Provins, age 89 of Cherry Hill, New Jersey passed away on Friday, July 2, 2010 at the Cadbury Continuing Care Retirement Community. He was born in Masontown, Pa. on October 6, 1920, the son of Hugh Gilmore and Cora Jane (Short) Provins.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a daughter Louise D. Provins, a sister Francis (Hook) Provins, and three brothers Clement, Philip, and his twin brother Hollis.
Silas was a veteran of the U.S. Army stationed in Panama. He was a retired computer programmer for the US Government. He was a member of the American Legion and enjoyed golfing and shooting pool.
He is survived by his beloved wife Virgie Elvira (Ulanosky) Provins, a son Hollis G. Provins and his wife Martha of Lewes, Delaware, grandchildren Megan, Sarah, Cora, Samuel, and Great Grandchildren Virgie-Jade, and Timmy.
Friends will be received in the THOMAS M. DOLFI FUNERAL HOME 136 N. Gallatin Ave. Uniontown, Pa 15401, today, July 8, 2010 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm and on Friday July 9, 2010 until 11 a.m. at which time a service will be held by Father Terry Hercik.
Internment will follow in the Sylvan Heights Cemetery Uniontown.
In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to Feed The Children, PO Box 36, Oklahoma City, OK 73101, 1-800-627-4556.