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| Reading a series of obituaries from a single
cemetery, as they are presented here, is like reading the multi-generational
history of a community. These people were the local populace at a particular
time. The people buried here knew each other, were neighbors, relatives
and school mates. They attended church together and engaged in "trade"
or business.
All people are listed in alphabetic order by surname at BIRTH. Women identified by a married alias only and for whom a birth surname can not be identified, are listed on the last page for the cemetery's obituaries. Please send in typed obituaries for people buried in our local cemeteries. If possible include name of newspaper and date. Send typed in your email or in attached Word files. Send to Joyce M. Tice (JoyceTice@aol.com) |
| SRGP ID Added in parentheses by Joyce M .Tice if included in her Sullivan-Rutland Genealogy Project. If you are researching or descended from any of those so designated, it is requested that you share your research with Joycs's SRGP if you have not already done so. That is the price I ask for making this site available. It is your opportunity to share in the cost of creating this site and reward Joyce just a tad for making this enormous body of resource available to you. It is a way to pay your dues in a small way for use of this site. Please reference the SRGP ID and the page you found this on the site, when you write to me. For women listed under a married alias, I have provided her real name, if I know it. |
Angel DELOSA, infant daughter of Michael and Annette (Passeri) DeLosa of Gillett, died Thursday, January 28, 1999. In addition to her parents, she is survived by grandparents, Anthony and Carol Passeri of Gillett and Allen and Diana DeLosa of Gillett of Gillett; and great-grandparents, Joseph and Catherine Mistretta of Gillett, David and Dorothy DeLosa of Covington, PA; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Graveside services were held at the Baptist Hill cemetery, Columbia Cross Roads, on Feb. 3 (1 pm) with the Rev. Kenneth Marple officiating. Arrangements were by the Olthof Funeral Home in Elmira, NY.
LOUIS B. EDSALL -aged 86 years, died Sunday morning (May 11, 1919) at the home of his grandson, Edsall Hammond in Austinville. The funeral was held Tuesday at the Baptist Hill Church, Rev. Seymour Barrett officiating. Burial was in the Baptist Hill Cemetery
FURMAN - Mrs. Jane Wilson - This estimable old lady died at Austinville, March 31st, 1889. She was born at Columbia X Roads Jan. 23, 1819, and was therefore nearly 70 years of age. She was the daughter of P. FURMAN, and a sister of Mr. Harry FURMAN, of Jackson. She leaves five sons to mourn their loss. Deceased will be missed among her children, with whom she made visits every summer. They looked for her coming with pleasure, but will see that dear mother no more. She was ready and waiting for Jesus to come. The funeral of Mrs. WILSON was held at the Baptist Hill Church, of which she was the oldest member. She died like one falling to sleep. Deceased had enjoyed good health up to about nine days before her death, when, that dreadful disease pneumonia took her quickly out of the world. The last words she said while dying were to call a sister by name three times who has been dead for some time.
GERNERT - CRIPPEN, MRS. FLORENCE (SRGP 19731)
Mrs. Florence A. Crippen, widow of the late Alonzo
Crippen; died in Johnstown, Pa. on Sunday, October 30, at the home of her
son, Seth Crippen. She was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond
Gernert. She was born on June 11, 1848, and is survived by her mother,
Mrs. Betsey A. Gernert; one son, Seth Crippen; one daughter, Mrs. Helen
Hulslander; five grandchildren, Herbert, Harriet and Florence Crippen,
and Hugh and Florence Hulslander; three sisters, Mrs. Belle Watkins and
Mrs. Mattie Cunningham, of Columbia Cross Roads, and Mrs. Lucy Sears, of
Mansfield. Decedent was a devoted mother and kind neighbor, always
ready to lend a helping hand, and a consistent member of the Baptist church,
and of the Mansfield W.C.T.U. For two or three years she resided
in Mansfield that she might give her grandson, Herbert Crippen the advantage
of the schools here. About one year ago they went to Johnstown to
reside with her son, Seth, Herbert’s father. She had been in very
poor health the past year, but apparently was better and was about the
house when death came very suddenly. The funeral will be held today
(Wednesday) from the Columbia Wells Baptist church, the Rev. Seymour Barrett,
who was her pastor during her residence there, officiating. (Handwritten
date 1910)
GERNERT - Mrs. Susie McClure
In Jackson, Pa., March 11, 1877, of brain fever, Susie, wife of Lyman
McClure, aged 33 years. (Tuesday, March 27, 1877, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.) Daughter of Casper Gernert.
GROMES - HUTCHINGS
Mrs. Cora Elizabeth Gromes Age 81, of 312 Hillcrest Drive, Madison,
Indiana, entered this life on October 12, 1924. in Pittston, Pennsylvania,
the daughter of Fredrick and Gertrude Van Luven Gromes, both of whom preceded
her in death. She was raised in Scranton and Wilkes Barre area. She graduated
high school and was united in marriage in 1942, to John Eugene Kudzinski,
Sr., to this union arrived four sons and a daughter to bless their home.
They enjoyed 21 years of marriage together until his death in November
1963. In July 1968, she was united in marriage to Nelson David Hutchings,
they resided in Madison, New York, until his death in 1999. She was a member
of the Coryland Baptist Church in Coryland, Pennsylvania. She was a homemaker,
farmer, devoted mother and grandmother all of her life. She moved to Madison,
Indiana, six years ago to be near her daughter. She enjoyed reading, crocheting,
riding motorcycles earlier in life, and being a mom and grandma. Cora died
Friday, May 12, 2006, at 1:59 p.m. at the King's Daughters' Hospital in
Madison. Mrs. Hutchings will be missed by her daughter, Susan R. Turner
and her companion, Darrell Wilkerson of Madison, Indiana; her sons, John
E. Kudzinski Jr. of Indianapolis, Indiana, Steve Kudzinski of Passaic,
Missouri, Roger Kudzinski of Zapata, Texas; her grandchildren, Dawn Marie,
Danielle, Eric, Eryn, John, Cody, Logan; her great-grandchildren, Elizabeth,
Cody, Alex, Zachary, and Corinne; her sisters, Eleanor White of Elmira,
New York, Margaret Dimmett of MaClean, New York; her brother, Richard Gromes
and his wife, Bonnie of Elmira, New York; several nieces, nephews and other
relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fredrick and Gertrude
Van Luven Gromes; her husbands, John Eugene Kudzinski, Sr. in November
1963, and Nelson David Hutchings in 1999; her son, Lawrence "Larry" Kudzinski
in 1982; her sister, Harriett Sickler; and her brother, Fredrick Gromes,
Jr. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, May 20, 2006, at 1:00
p.m., at the Gerald J. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home, 110 West Main Street,
Troy, Pennsylvania. Interment will follow in the Baptist Hill Cemetery.
Friends may call Saturday from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., May 20, 2006, Gerald W.
Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home, 110 W. Main Street, Troy, Pennsylvania. Memorial
contributions may be made to Donor's Favorite Charity. Cards are available
at the funeral home.
(Coryland News) Alfred HAMMOND died at his home in this place, November 6th. About two weeks ago he received a paraletic stroke from which he never recovered. Four days prior to his death he was unconscious. The deceased was about 57 years of age. He leaves an aged wife and one daughter, Mrs. Corey Brown. One son, Lewis, died about four years ago. Mr. Hammond was born in New Jersey but lived nearly all his life in this place. He united with the Baptist church in early life and held the office of deacon for twelve years. He was a member of 50th engineers, Pa. V. He was highly respected by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance, and was a sincere, upright citizen of irreproachable character, always living a consecrated christian life. The funeral was held at the Baptist church, Thursday p.m. Rev. Mr. West officiated. A large number of friends were in attendance. TGR1900
Charles JORALEMON (SRGP 30526) of Columbia township, died at his home on April 30, 1904, of heart disease, after an illness of only twenty minutes. He was born at Sparta, New Jersey, April 12, 1828 (26), and was the son of John and Zuba Joralemon, who settled in Columbia township in 1843. He located on the farm occupied by him at the time of his death. In May 1851 (1846), he married Lydia Wolfe, daughter of George and Leafy Kennedy Wolfe, who died 4 April 1899. They had three children, Edward W. (of Webb Mills, N.Y.), Hosea W. (who resides on the old homestead), Leefy, Mrs. Sturn (Steve) Budd (of Austinville, Pa.), who survives them. Mr. Joralemon was one of a family of eight children, seven sons and one daughter, all of whom, expect Joseph Joralemon of Troy, Pa., are dead. He was a man of sterling and upright character, held in high esteem by all who knew him. (The funeral services were held on Monday, p.m., at his late home. Rev. Burge Gates of Austinville officiated. The remains were laid to rest in the Baptist Hill cemetery) TGR 1904
JORALEMON CHARLES E.
Local News) Charles E. Joralemon, infant son of Edward Joralemon, of
Wells, was buried at Baptist hill, June 11th. TGR 1900
KELLY - McCLELLAND--- Mrs. Sopronia McClelland, youngest daughter of Thaddeus Kelly, formerly of this village, died at her home in Elmira on Wednesday of last week, of epilepsy. The remains were taken to Baptist Hill Friday for burial.
McLAIN
Virtus News) The remains of Master Ralph McLain, son of Alexander
McLain who was killed by the cars near the Madison Avenue bridge in Elmira
were brought to Baptist Hill for burial on Saturday by undertaker Campbell
of Elmira. TGR 1903
NOBLE, George
George Noble died at his home in Wells, Pa., a short distance above
Mosherville, on Thursday night of last week, aged 75 years. The funeral
was held at the house Sunday at noon; burial on Baptist Hill, Monroe Miller
officiating.
NOBLE, George
Geo. W. Noble. Death of One of the Wealthiest and Most Respected Citizens
of Wells Township.
George W. Noble died of heart trouble at his home near this place last
Thursday evening. Although, he had not been in good health for a number
of years, he was not confined to the house but a few days. Mr. Noble was
the senior member of the firm of G. W. Noble & Son, who were extensive
dealers in thoroughbred stock, and was the owner of the best stock farm
in this section. He was justice-of-the-peace for the past twenty years,
and untied with the Baptist church in early manhood, where he was deacon
at the time of his death. Mr. Noble was a devoted christian man and few
man have a larger circle of friends than he. He was seventy-two years
of age, and is survived by his wife, one son and one daughter, Mrs. Edward
Joralemon of Pine City and Alonzo P. Noble of Wells. Funeral services were
held at his late home last Sabbath afternoon, and were largely attended.
The Rev. Francis Shearer of Elmira conducted the service. Interment at
Baptist Hill cemetery. TGR 1904
PELCHY - GRETA B. SCHONHER
Greta B. Schonher, 75, of RR 2, Gillett, PA died February 12, 1996.
She resided at Bakercrest. She was a former beautician in the Elmira area.
She attended the Coryland Church and the Jobs Corners Calvary Baptist Church.
She is survived by children Richard and (Georgia) Schonher of RR 2, Gillett,
Barbara and (Charles) Crerar of Stratford. Ontario and Nancy and (Ronald)
Snay of RR 2, Gillett; grandchildren, Earl (Rick), Babette, Karlene, Bethany,
Rachael, Alex, Thomas, Peter, Rhonda, Vicki, Jonathan and Michael; 21 great-grandchildren;
brothers, Fred (Jean) Pelchy of Watkins Glen, NY; brother-in-law, Harold
Carpenter of Lexington, KY; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, William and
Dorla Smith of Elmira, NY; uncle and aunt, Albert and Hazel Schonher of
Prattsburg, NY; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Greta was predeceased
by her husband of 56 years, Earle E. Schonher in 1994. Funeral services
were held at the Olthof Funeral Home in Elmira on February 9 with the Rev.
Robert Wilson officiating and interment to be in the Baptist Hill Cemetery,
Coryland. Memorials may be made in Greta's to the Guthrie Hospice, RR 1,
Box 154, Towanda, PA 18848. (TGR Thursday, February 22, 1996)
PERRY
John A. Perry.
John A. Perry died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ella Warner at
Virtus, July 25, aged 80 years, after an illness of two weeks. Mr. Perry
was born in Sussex county, New Jersey, but has lived in this county since
the age of 16 years. He was one of a family of three children, two sons
and one daughter. Only one survives, Alvah Young of Florida. He was married
to Mary B. Watkins in 1849. Three children were born to the, one son and
two daughters. Only one survives, Mrs. Ella Warner. He leaves to mourn
his loss his aged wife, daughter and brother, Alvah Young. The funeral
was held at the home of his daughter July 27, with Rev. T. A. Hughes of
Troy, officiating, and undertaker Beaman of Troy as funeral directors.
Interment in Baptist Hill cemetery. TGR 1904
ARTHUR F. PURCELL
Arthur "Frank" Purcell, 81, of Gillett, PA passed away at the
Arnot-Ogden Medical Center on May 5, 1998. He was born on April 5, 1917
in Drapier, NC to the late Arthur G. and Alza T. (Edwards) Purcell. He
was a veteran of WW II. Frank worked for many years and retired from
the Crown Zellerbach Paper Co. He was a long time member of the F&AM
in Hawaii and a member of the Baptist Hill Cemetery Association. He is
survived by his children; Sandra A. Russell of Gillett; Lona Eversole and
Betty Doran, both of NV; Julie Miller of WA and Roy Johnson of WI; 13 grandchildren
and 10 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; K-9 companion, Jenny.
Frank was predeceased by his wife, Beatrice Purcell, in 1978. Funeral services
were held at the Olthof Funeral Home in Elmira at the convenience of the
family with interment to be in Baptist Hill Cemetery, Wells Township, PA.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions may do so to the Baptist Hill
Cemetery Association. (TGR, Thursday, May 14, 1998)
MISTRETTA Guiseppe (Joseph) Age 87, of the Bradford County Manor, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 14, 2004. Joseph was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Katie, in 2002; and great-granddaughter, Angela DeLosa in 1999. He is survived by his daughter and her husband, Diana and Allen DeLosa of Mosherville, PA; grandchildren, Allen and Andrea DeLosa, Michael and Annette DeLosa, Michelle and John Alexander, and Denise DeLosa; seven great-grandchildren, Allen, Madeline, Caitlin, Michael, Madison, Tyler, and Kris. His surviving siblings are his brother and wife, Nino and Franca Mistretta of Long Island; sister, Antoinette Rotella of Florida; and sister, Lilla of Sicily.Joseph was born in Argrigento, Sicily on July 21, 1917. He came to America in 1947, and shortly afterwards became a U.S. citizen. He was an excellent shoemaker and loved his trade. He owned his own shoe repair business in Flushing, NY for 30 years. He was an accomplished musician, playing many instruments, such as the guitar, banjo, mandolin, and harmonica. After retiring, he and his wife, Katie, moved to Pennsylvania to be closer to their daughter and grandchildren. Joe was always such a good-natured, "happy-go-lucky" person. He was always singing and whistling with all the nurses and aides at the Manor. Besides being a Dad and Grandpa, he was "Uncle Joe" to many nieces and nephews. He will be forever missed, but will always be in our hearts. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY, on Thursday, October 21, 2004, from 4 to 7 p.m., with funeral services immediately following at 7 p.m. The Rev. Laurie Greenlaw will officiate. Interment will take place in the Baptist Hill Cemetery, Coryland, PA, on Friday, October 22, 2004, at 11:30 a.m.
Alonzo C. NOBLE died suddenly at his home in Wells township April 7th, of heart failure. Deacon Noble, as he was formerly called, was born in Schoharia County, N.Y., July 17th, 1808, and moved in Wells township in 1838, where he has since resided. He was married to Aurilla Landrus in 1830, who died in 1889. Two children came to bless their union, George W. Noble, who survives and Emma Noble Gustin, wife of Timothy Gustin, who died October 22nd, 1880. Mr. Noble united with the Columbia and Wells Baptist church in 1850. He was the embodiment of all that is good and true, and was an honest upright citizen of irreproachable character, always living a consecrated christian life. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at the Baptist church, Rev. Mr. Brundage officiating. TGR 1900
RONALD L. SAUNDERS
Ronald L. Saunders, age 48, Coryland, PA passed away on Monday,
May 11, 1998 at his residence. He was born on February 21, 1950 in Troy,
PA, the son of Elizabeth (Dalton) Saunders and the late LaRue E. Saunders
(1985). Ronald owned and operated his own dairy farm. He attended
Coryland Church. Ronald was a member of the Gillett Columbia Grange,
an active participant of Troy High School Future Farmers of America and
a member and former delegate of Eastern Milk Producers. Ronald is survived
by his wife of 28 years, Cleo E. (Lamont) Saunders of Gillett; mother,
Elizabeth (Dalton) Saunders of Gillett; son, Neal R. Saunders and his special
family, Candy and Casaundera Heasley, all of Gillet; daughter Jan E. (Bruce)
Roy of Gillett; grandchildren, Jason A. and Emily Roy of Gillett; brother,
David E. (Barbara) Saunders of Gillett; sisters, Shirley A. (James) Call
and Linda M. (David) Kendall, both of Gillett; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law,
Bette J. and Virgil Kennedy. Funeral services were held at Coryland Church
on May 15 at 2 pm with the Rev. Duane R. Johnson officiating and burial
to be in Baptist Hill Cemetery, Baptist Hill Road, Coryland, PA.
Arrangements were in charge of the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy. Memorials
may be made to Coryland Church, Attn. Barbara Baker, RR 3, Box 38C, Columbia
Cross Roads, PA 16914 of to the Future Famers of America Activity Fund
in memory of Ronald Saunders, 250 High St., Troy, PA 16947.(TGR, Thursday,
May 21, 1998)
EARLE E. SCHONHER
Earle E. Schonher, 76, Gillett RR 2, PA died Friday, April 8,
1994 at home. Earle retired from Hardinge Brothers after 39 years of service.
He attended the Coryland Church. Earle is survived by his wife of 56 years,
Greta B. Schonher; children, Richard (Georgia) Schonher of Gillett RR 2;
Barbara (Charles) Crerar of Stratford, Ontario; Nancy (Ronald) Snay of
Gillett RR 2; grandchildren, Earl (Rick), Babette, Karlene, Bethany, Rachael,
Alex, Thomas, Peter, Rhonda, Vicki, Johathan and Michael; 17 great-grandchildren;
sisters, Fran (Harold) Carpenter of Lexington, KY, Dorla (William) Smith
of Elmira, NY; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Fred and Jean Pelchy of
Watkins Glen, NY; aunt and uncle, Albert and Hazel Schonher of Prattsburg,
NY; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held at
the Olthof Funeral Home in Elmira, NY, on April 11 with the Rev. Johathan
Stanley officiating and interment to be in Baptist Hill Cemetery. Memorials
may be directed to the Coryland Church of Southern Tier Hospice Inc. (TGR,
Thursday, April 14, 1994)
SHELDON- Charles Sheldon, a well known and highly esteemed former resident of Jackson, died on Wednesday of last week at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Chas Everett, in Elmira. He formerly owned and occupied the Yeomans Place, between Trowbridge and Jackon Summit. His age was seventy-five years, and he leaves five adult sons and daughters, viz: J.R. Sheldon, of Jackson Summit; C Sheldon of Elmira; Mrs Chas. Everitt of Elmira; Mrs. Chas. Wilcox of Southport Corners, and a daughter residing at Somers Lane. The funeral was held on Friday last, laud the interment was at Baptist Hill cemetery in Wells, Pa., deceased having resided in the vicinity for many years, and having many relatives there laid to rest.
WILLIAM STEWART
William Arthur Stewart, 34, Gillett, PA died at home December
1, 1994 after a long battle with juvenile diabetes. He was a 1978 graduate
of Troy High School; a member of the Coryland Church; life-long member
of the National Rifle Association (NRA); and a member of the United Brotherhood
of Carpenters and Joiners of America Lodge #532. He is survived by his
wife, Yevette Poulin Stewart; his parents, David and Sandra Purcell Stewart;
brothers, Jeffrey Orey and Kathleen Stewart of North Carolina; John Pase
and Julie Stewart of Millerton, PA; sisters, Georgia Purcell Stewart of
Gillett, PA and Katy Maria Stewart of Gillett, PA; niece, Jessica Erin
Stewart of Millerton, PA; grandparents, Gertrude and Ernest Nowlan of Gillett,
PA; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Bill was predeceased by
grandfather, George W. Purcell in 1976 and grandmother, Juanita Joseph
in 1986. Funeral services were held at the Olthof Funeral Home in Elmira,
NY on December 4 with Pastor Jonathon Stanley officiating and a graveside
service December 5 at Baptist Hill Cemetery in Gillett. Memorials in Bill's
name may be made to the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation, 3440 Hollywood
Blvd., Suite 100, Hollywood, FL 33021. (TGR, Thursday, December 8, 1994)
Alvin WARNER, while at work in the woods near Coryland last Thursday, was struck by a falling tree. As he did not return to the house for dinner, his son Floyd went to call him. On reaching the woods he found his father lying unconscious under a large tree. Quickly notifying the family they returned with a sleigh and brought the unconscious man to the house. Dr. Barker was hastily called, and Mrs. Warner, also in Troy caring for her mother, who is sick. Mr. Warner, lived about two hours after reaching his home. The deceased was married to Miss Hannah Smith Mosher thirty years ago the day of his death, and was born September 18th, 1836. His wife survives him, also two children, Mrs. Judson Hagerman and son Floyd, and three brothers, Nelson, Jefferson and J. E.; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Hotchkiss of New York, Mrs. Al. Walker of Rutland and Mrs. Sarah Randall of Canton. Mr. Warner was one of the foremost workers in the Baptist church, being a member since early man-hood, and held the office of Treasurer for a number of years. He was highly respected by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance, and was a sincere, upright and honorable citizen, living a consecrated christian life. He was a member of the 50th engineers N. Y. V., also of the Eames Post No. 583, G. A. R. of Gilletts. The funeral on last Sabbath was one of the largest ever held in Coryland. The G.A.R. attended in a body. Messrs. Ralell and Brewer of Pine City sang several beautiful selections. The services were conducted by Rev. Stanley West of that place.
WARNER-Mrs. Samantha McClelland died at the home of her son, Al. McClelland, in Wells, after a short illness with pneumonia. Mrs. McClelland was born in Wells township in 1834, and spent all of her live in Wells and Columbia, her husband having died in 1884. She was a member of long standing in the Baptist church, and died as she had lived, triumphant in the faith of Christ her Saviour. She is survived by five children, Al and Leon of Wells, Will of Gilletts, Mrs. Stephen Rogers of Daggetts and Arthur of Elmira; also four brothers, Alvin, Nelson, J. Edsall and Jefferson of Virtus, and three sisters, Mrs. Al. Walker of Roseville, Mrs. Mary Hotchkiss of New York and Mrs. Sarah Randall of Canton. The funeral services were held Saturday in the Baptist church, Rev. Mr. Shearer of Gilletts officiating. TGR 1900
WEST, Marion Abby, Warner, Mrs. A. B. - Mrs. A. B. Warner of Mosherville died Friday evening at 6:25 o'clock of sleeping sickness aged fifty-five years. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Laura Barnes of Pine City; three sons, Andy and Sherman at home and Victor of Pine City. The funeral will be held at the Baptist Church at Coryland, PA, Monday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Ora Crippen will officiate. Burial in the Baptist Hill Cemetery.
WILLIAMS –JANET L. PRESTON a long time resident of Gillett, Janet L. Preston, 76, passed away at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, April 26, 2006. Born in Corning, NY, she was the daughter of Eli and Margaret Becker Williams. She retired from Paper Magic, Troy after 30 years of dedicated service. Her many interests included hunting, gardening and caring for her family. Surviving are her loving husband and companion for 60 years, Edward Preston, Gillett; children, Nelson and Georgia Preston, Sanford, FL, Carl and Faith Preston, Millerton and Michael Preston, Mansfield; sisters, JoAnne and Richard Tice, Sylvania; Bertha and Harley Fry, Muncy; brother, Robert and Connie Williams, Troy; along with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a community of friends. In addition to her parents, daughters, Marsha Elaine Preston and Margaret Becker Preston and her son Edwin Preston, predeceased her. The funeral service was held April 30 at the Caywood’s Funeral Home & Gardens, Southport with Rev. Laurie Greenlaw officiating. Graveside services were held May 1 in the Baptist Hill Cemetery, Mosherville, PA. –Elmira Star Gazette
WOLFE - MRS. ELECTA McLURE (SRGP 25341)
Mrs. Electa McClure died at the home of her son, Dean McClure at Wolf
Hollow, Pa., Monday morning at 5:30 o’clock, aged seventy-eight years.
She is survived by three sons Frank of Greenco Springs, Pa.; Burt of Snedeckerville,
Pa.; Dean at home. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 o’clock at the
home, the Rev. Ora Crippen to officiate. Burial in the Baptist Hill Cemetery.
GEORGE H. WOLFE, farmer, P. O. Snedekerville, was born in Columbia township, this county, October 11, 1854, and is a son of Horace and Huldah (Haynes) Wolfe. He was reared in his native township, educated in the common schools, and has always followed farming as an occupation. He lived on the farm where he has resided since 1880. On March 17, 1880, he married Belle, daughter of Ananias and Rachel (Gordon) Knapp, of Wells township, and has two sons, LeRoy H. and Hallock C. Mr. Wolfe is an enterprising and prominent farmer, and in politics is a Republican. - H.C. Bradsby
HORACE WOLFE, retired farmer of Columbia township, P. O. Snedekerville, was born in Columbia township, this county, February 7 1819, and is a son of Michael and Elizabeth (Furman) Wolfe, who settled in Columbia township in 1813. He was reared in his native township where he has always resided, and cleared and improved the farm now occupied by his son-in-law, Lewis Hammond. His wife was Huldah Haynes, by whom he had three children: George H., Maria (Mrs. Lewis Hammond and John H.; his daughter (Mrs. Hammond) has one daughter, Nora. Mr. Wolfe has been one of the most successful farmers of Columbia township, and is one of its leading and representative citizens; politically he is a Republican. - H.C. Bradsby
JOHN H. WOLFE, farmer, P. O. Snedekerville, was born in Columbia township, this county, November 8, 1858, a son of Horace and Huldah (Haynes) Wolfe, and a grandson of Michael and Elizabeth (Furman) Wolfe, who settled in Columbia township in 1813. the subject of these lines was reared in his native township, where he has always resided, and has occupied his present farm nine years. In August, 1881, he married Hattie, daughter of James and Mary (Gustin) Wilson, of Columbia township, and they have three children: Fowler, Olive and Horace. Mr. Wolfe is one of the leading farmers of Columbia township, and is an energetic and enterprising citizen. Politically he is a Republican. - H.C. Bradsby
YOUNG Cynthia A. - The late Mrs. Bradley Warner of Wells, is
survived by her husband, one son, Amasa, and two daughters, Mrs. Leon Sturdevant
and Mrs. Asa Ryerson, all of Wells. TGR 1914
Cynthia Arloa Young b. 10 Aug 1838. d. 23 Nov 1914
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