Memorial

James F McGlinn

November 14, 1934 - December 22, 2007

Jim McGlinn was a Member and Benefactor of the Tafton Fire Company. Honored with the President's Award in 2003, for special recognition of dedicated services to the Fire Company and Community.

The youth of Tafton and Camp Lenape will remember Jim as Santa Clause.

Jim's community service was vast, from Co-Founder of Lake Watch Association,Lake Wallenpaupack Recreational Go-Sail and Flotilla Commander, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.

Thank you for your dedication. May God be with you Jim. You will be greatly missed.

Wayne A Feirtag

September 26, 1937 - May 27, 2006

Wayne was a Life Member of the Tafton Fire Company and was very active in the affairs and work of the Company. To this day we are finding out many little duties that he took pride in doing. The answer to the question "who does this or did this?", is in many cases, Wayne.

Many of us knew him as Sarge. He was a big part of the Community.He was very proud of his duty and job in the service to his country. This showed up in many of the things he did not only for the Fire Company but the Community at large.

We thank you for all your dedication and miss you greatly.

Members of The Tafton Fire Company

Fire Police Captain Lynn R Updegrove

Lynn R Updegrove Part of the foundation of the Tafton Fire Company was weakened, late in October, 2006 with the death of Life Member, Lynn Updegrove. Lynn climbed up, over the ladder and into a new era, leaving his family; wife Kris and son Matthew, and The Tafton Fire Company, behind with only memories of his many, many talents, love, deeds and accomplishments.

Lynn was skilled in handling every piece of apparatus and tool the company possessed. He also took pride in teaching many members how to operate and safeguard the equipment, as well as, on scene knowledge and skills during emergencies. At the time of Lynn's death, he was Captain of the Fire Police. Lynn can best be remembered for his many hours of cooking and food preparation for all company outings and celebration affairs which are too many to count. His loud, jovial laugh and stories will be missed by all.

"May God be with you Lynn", you are sorely missed and will be infinitely remembered.