NCC8: Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology: July 2014

Area archaeologist dies at 99

By Robin Van Auken

Jim Bressler sets a stake at Datum
during the 2004 Snyder Site excavation.

Northcentral Chapter 8, Society for PA Archaeology mourns the passing of its most-beloved member. James P. Bressler has died at the age of 99.

Despite his advanced age, his death was unexpected. His family intended to celebrate his 100th birthday anniversary Aug. 13. He is survived by his wife, the former Barbara Slocum.

“He went peacefully,” his niece-in-law, Mae Allvord, said. “He had a cold, but nothing serious. We were planning for his birthday party.”

The family will host a memorial service at 3 p.m. July 19 at the Faith Alliance Church, 2405 Bottle Run Road, Williamsport. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Northcentral Chapter 8.

Memorial donations may be sent to: Northcentral Chapter 8, c/o Lycoming County Historical Society, 858 W. Fourth St., Williamsport, PA 17701

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NCC8 has established a membership memorial in Bressler's name. Fee memberships (youth or adult) will be granted each year to two, new members of the archaeology chapter.

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NCC8 Events & Dig Dates

NCC8 will open its new archaeology season with a new project at the Robert Porter Allen Natural Area. The location is 1722 Sylvan Dell Road South Williamsport 17702, at a large brick farmhouse painted mint green. Look for exciting projects and activities to happen this year as the new park is developed.

MONTHLY MEETINGS are scheduled at the Lycoming County Historical Society / Taber Museum (generally October-April).

Meetings are held at 6 p.m. the first Monday of the month. In May, NCC8 will return to the new project site for research from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30, Thursdays. Check the calendar for the correct date. More details will be posted later.

Click this address for a Google Map and directions: 858 West Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.

Jim Bressler’s Legacy

Area archaeologist dies at 99