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DONALD J. SIMONS, 66, of Towanda RR 5, Wysox Township, died Friday, June 9, 2000, at Memorial Hospital, Towanda, following a heart attack. Born Nov. 24, 1933, at home in North Towanda Township, he was a son of the late Burton L. and Anna Beatrice Clark Simons. Don was a veteran of the Korean conflict, having served in the U.S. Army in Germany. On Nov. 24, 1956, he married the former Ina Elizabeth Mount at the North Towanda United Methodist Church. In earlier years Don was employed by GTE Sylvania in Towanda and operated the Towanda Airport for 16 years, where he was instrumental in the plans for the current airport expansion. Don currently was a regional vice president and an investment counselor with Primerica Financial Services, a subsidiary of Citigroup. He attended the Independent Baptist Church, Towanda, and was a member and past worshipful master of Union Lodge No. 108 F&AM, Towanda. Don was a member and past president of the Bradford County Outboard Motor Club, where he and his wife Ina spent their summers camping. His family was the joy of his life. He especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren play baseball and softball during their Little League, high school and college careers. He tried to never miss one of their games. He recently traveled to Florida to watch his grandson Bill play with the Mansfield University baseball team. He also enjoyed fishing and watching the eagles fly over the river. He is survived by his wife of 44 years; Ina Mount Simons, at home; daughters and sons-in-law; Elizabeth “Beth” and Rex “Chippy” Allen Sr. of Towanda RR2 and Diane and Wayne Lent of Towanda RR5; grandchildren: Michael and Rebecca Allen of LeRaysville RR2, Rex Allen Jr. and his fiancee, Stacy Brown, of Towanda RR2, William Allen of Towanda RR2, Pvt. Jason Allen of the U.S. Army, stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo.; great-grandchildren: Rex Allen III of Towanda RR2 and Garrett Saylor of Wysox; sister and brother-in-law; Anna May and Glenn Roberts of Towanda RR1; brother and his friend: B. Clark Simons and Nancy Wasburn of Jenkintown, Pa.; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law; Charlotte and John Sibly of Benton, Patricia Dunham of Monroeton RR1 and Gerri and Robert Ward of Surfside Beach, S.C.; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and many friends. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, June 13, 2000, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with pastor Don Hauser of the Independent Baptist Church, Towanda, officiating. Interment will follow in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, with Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 according full military honors. The family will provide its own flowers and request that memorial contributions may be directed to the Towanda High School Baseball/Softball Scholarship Fund, C/o/ Towanda High School, Towanda, Pa. in Don’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
SIMPSON –FLORENCE E. BURLINGAME, 93, formerly of Athens and East Smithfield, Pa., passed away Friday, April 4, 2003 at the Bradford County Manor. Born in Jenningston, W. Va. On March 17, 1910, she was the daughter of Charles and Beulah Knecht Simpson. She spent most of her life in the Bradford County area. Florence was a member of the Athens United Methodist Church and the former W.C.T.U. She was also a former member of the Young Adults of the Athens United Methodist Church, and a past member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Robert Packer Hospital and the Garden Club of East Smithfield. Her husband, Deverne, predeceased her on March 24, 1990. She was also predeceased by; her brothers, Thomas Simpson, Gale Simpson and Harold “Bud” Simpson; and a sister Nora Rumpff. She is survived by; her daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Robert Neiley of Standing Stone, Pa.; a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Connie Burlingame of RR 2, Gillett, Pa.; two grandchildren and their spouses, Krista and Darold Leonard, and Weylin and Heather Burlingame; one great-grandchild, Kamilah; a sister-in-law, Gertrude Simpson; several nieces and nephews. Friends and family may call Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 South Main St., Athens, Pa. Funeral and committal services will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with her pastor, the Rev. Donald Anderson, officiating. Burial will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa. Memorials may be made in her name to the Athens United Methodist Church Building Fund, 118 South Main St., Athens, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review.
GALE A. SIMPSON, 68 of 103 Lawton St., Sayre passed away Friday, Dec. 16, 1994 at the Robert Packer Hospital. Born April 16, 1926 in Monroeton, Pa. the son of Charles and Beulah Knecht Simpson, he attended Athens High School and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He retired from Facet Enterprise in 1988 after 32 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Rita Donlin Simpson at home; one son, Harold A. Simpson at home; one son, Harold A. Simpson of Towanda; one daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Jere Humphrey of Sayre; one granddaughter, Christina Wilkinson of Gillett, Pa.; one great-grandson, James Wilkinson; and two great-granddaughters, Alisha and Victoria Wilkinson; a sister, Florence Burlingame of Sayre; and a brother, Tom Simpson of Athens. He was predeceased in death by a grandson, Robert Nagle in 1978. Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are under the supervision of the Lowery Funeral Home, Athens. –Towanda Daily Review (Buried Bradford Co. Memorial Park)
Harold (Bud) Simpson, 60, of 110 Lawton St., Sayre, died 10:30 Sunday morning, October 3, 1971, at the Robert Packer Hospital after a brief illness. Born in West Virginia, he lived most of his life in the Valley where he attended the Athens Area Schools. He was employed for 15 years at the Ingersoll-Rand Mill and Drill Department and was a member of the I.A.M. No. 1064. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Marilyn) McCurdy of Syracuse, Mrs. Russell (Caryl) Straton of Rochester and Miss Susan Simpson at home; two brothers, Thomas Simpson of Athens and Gail Simpson of Sayre; two sisters, Mrs. Deverne Burlingame of Athens and Mrs. Nora Rumpff of Sayre; six grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Jenkins Funeral Home, 111 South Main St., Athens, where services will be held Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock. Rev. Albert F. Greene, rector of the Church of the Redeemer, will officiate. Burial will be at the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luther’s Mills, PA.
SINCLAIR, ELEANOR L. HICKS
Eleanor L. Hicks, 69, of Troy RD 2, died Wednesday, August 14,
1991 at her home. She was born May 24, 1922 in Troy, PA, the daughter of
William and Bessie Marcellus Sinclair. She was the kitchen supervisor at
the Martha Lloyd School in Troy for a number of years and was formerly
employed at the Troy Craft Hosiery Mill. She was an active member
of the Troy Senior Citizens and was their tour planner. She was a
member of the Grand Paraders Square Dance Club. She is survived by her
husband of 40 years, Ivan W. Hicks; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and
Micki Hicks of Troy RR 3, Ronald and Debra Hicks of Selingsgrove; daughter
and son-in-law, Carol and Richard Taylor of Troy RR 1; 10 grandchildren;
four great-grandchildren; sisters, Betty Fraley of Troy and Gladys Smith
of Tallmadge, OH; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services
were held August 17 at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy with the Rev. Kenneth
Marple officiating and burial to be in Bradford County Memorial Park. Memorials
may be directed to the Troy Ambulance Association, PO Box 13, Troy, PA
16947. (TGR, Thursday, August 22, 1991)
SITES –EUNICE ANN SITES HEATH, 68, widow of James William Heath of Towanda RR3, Monroe Twp., Pa. passed away Sunday, Aug. 24, 2003 at her home. Born May 9, 1935 in Towanda, Pa. She was the daughter of the late Charles Everest Sites and Mary Hoyt Sites. Eunice was a graduate of Towanda High School. On Feb. 16, 1953 Eunice married James William Heath in Standing Stone, Pa. She was preceded in death by her husband on Jan. 3, 1994. Eunice was a member of the North Towanda United Methodist Church. She loved her family especially her grandchildren and enjoyed gardening and helping her neighbors. Surviving are her children: James F. Heath and his wife Mary Heath of Towanda, Charles W. Heath and his wife Donna Heath of Summerfield, Fla., Amanda W. Worthington and her husband Ronald Worthington of Rome, Pa., Allen B. Heath of Two Rivers, Wis., Kathy A. Heath of Somerset, N.J., Godfrey J. Heath of Towanda, RR3, nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, two brothers; Fred Sites and his wife Rose Sites of Towanda and James Sites of Alabama; two sisters; Elizabeth Rought of Towanda of Laura Bullock and her husband Chris Bullock of Wyalusing, Pa. Many nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will received friends Thursday from 4-7 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. Funeral services will be private. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review.
SJOBLOM –ANNA SJOBLOM COATES, 74, of Baldwinsville, NY, passed away Friday, May 7, 2004. Anna was born in Brooklyn, NY and grew up in West Franklin and attended Towanda schools. She was a graduate of Arnot-Ogden School of Nursing in Elmira, NY and worked several years as plant nurse and safety supervisor at Gerber Baby food in Rochester, NY. She was predeceased by her husband, George; parents Karl and Mary Sjoblom; and brothers Karl and Edward. Surviving are; a sister, Norma Sjoblom of Baldwinsville, NY; several nieces and nephews; and sister-in-law Madeline Sjoblom. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bradford County Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of CNY, 441 W. Kirkpatrick St., Syracuse, NY –Towanda Daily Review.
EDWARD SJOBLOM SR.
Edward A. Sjoblom Sr., 68, of Troy, PA passed away Friday, February
23, 2001 at Troy Community Hospital, Troy, PA. He was born on October 12,
1932 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Karl and Mary (Kordanick) Sjoblom.
Ed was employed by General Electric in Syracuse and Elmira, NY, retiring
in 1991. He served in the US Navy during the Korean War and received
the following decorations: Good Conduct Medal, Korean Service Medal
and two stars, United Nations Medal, China Service Medal and Navy Occupation
Medal (Asia and Europe). He was a member of Troy VFW Post #8675 and the
Morris Run American Legion Post #167. Ed was also a member of the
Canton Moose Lodge #429 and the Towanda Elks Lodge #2191. He is survived
by his wife of 44 years, M. Madeleine (Bristol) Sjoblom of Troy, PA; sons,
Edward Sjoblom Jr. of Troy, PA and Glenn (MaryAnne) Sjoblom of Essex Jct.,
VT; daughters, Sue (Keith) Mickey of Canton, PA, Lori Sjoblom of Troy,
PA and Tina Sjoblom Halloran of Tunkhannock, PA; five grandchildren; a
great-granddaughter; sisters, Anna Coates of Baldwinsville, NY, Norma Sjoblom
of Baldwinsville, NY; several nieces and nephews including special nephew,
Martin Sjoblom of Orlando, FL; a host of friends. Ed is predeceased by
his brother, Karl Sjoblom. Funeral services were held February 27 at the
Vickery Funeral Home in Troy with the Rev. Garry Zuber officiating and
interment to be in Bradford County Memorial Park in Luthers Mills with
full military honors being accorded by Troy VFW Post #8675. Memorial contributions
may be directed to the Western Alliance Emergency Association, PO Box 13,
Troy, PA 16947 or the Troy Fire Department, RR 2, Box 418, Troy, PA 16947.
George R. SLATER, 74, of Ulster, RR 2, Burlington Twp., PA passed away Monday, December 28, 1999 at his home. Born August 1, 1924 in Burlington Twp., PA, he was a son of the late Earl D. and Lura Alexander Slater. He attended the Troy schools and was later employed by GTE Sylvania in Towanda for 17 years. George owned and operated the Slater family farm his entire life and also owned and operated his school bus service for the Ahtens area schools, for 38 years. George was a former Master of the Mayflower Grange in Luthers Mills. Surviving are his wife, Sharon VanAlstine Slater; his children, Gerald and Cindy Slater of Ulster RR 2, PA, Karen Selleck and her friend Charles Masteller Jr. of Ulster RR 2, Kathy Shock and her friend Ralph Assumpcao Sr. of Gillett, PA, Nancy and Harry Coxhead of troy RR 1, PA; stepson, Kevin Collins of Ulster RR 2; 13 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; brothers, Earl Darwin Slater of Burlington, PA, Ronald Slater of Troy, PA; sisters, Wilma Barons of Elmira Heights, NY, Ellen Sandor of Wyalusing, PA; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Marion L. Ross Slater, in 1991; brothers, Philip Slater in 1974 and Glenn E. Slater in 1995; a son-in-law, Fred Selleck in 1992. Funeral services were held at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home in Towanda on December 30 with interment to be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills. Troy Gazette Register
SLATER –IRENE SLATER GORDON, 82, widow of John Randall Gordon of Towanda RR 3, Burlington Township, formerly of Elmira, N.Y. passed away Saturday morning, May 6, 1995 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Melvin Dunlap in Elmira, N.Y. Born Jan 29, 1913 in Burlington Township she was a daughter of the late Harry and Myrtie Hemenway Slater. Mrs. Gordon owned and operated her own beauty shop in Elmira for 40 years until her retirement. Irene was a member of the Luthers Mills United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. She was also a member of the Elmira Hairdressers Association. Surviving are: a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Melvin Dunlap of Elmira, N.Y.; grandchildren, Richard and Kathleen Dunlap of Buffalo, N.Y. and Christopher Dunlap of Elmira; a great-grandson, Kurtis Lee Dunlap of Buffalo; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Randall Gordon on May 31, 1993; two brothers, Clarence Slater and the Rev. Kenneth Slater. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, May 9, 1995 at 1 p.m. at Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills with the Rev. Kermit Schrawder, pastor of the Luthers Mills United Methodist Church officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda. There are no calling hours. The family suggests that memorials be directed to: Falck Cancer Center, 600 Roe Ave., Elmira, N.Y. or to the Southern Tier Hospice, 244 West Water St., Elmira, N.Y. in Irene Gordon’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review
EUGENE SMILEY, 63 of 316 S. Main St., Athens, formerly of Towanda died early Tuesday, Jan. 14, 1985 at the Veteran’s Administration Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre. Born Sept. 18, 1922 he was the son of Dorsey and Irene Smiley. He attended Troy High School and was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Army. In earlier years he was employed by the Sardoni Construction Company and was later employed at the Ingersoll-Rand in Athens for over 330 years, retiring Jan. 1, 1986. Mr. and Mrs. Smiley were residents of the Towanda area and were stewards at the Towanda American Legion Post for several years, until moving to Athens to make their home in August 1981. He was a member of the Towanda American Legion Post #42, the WW II Last Man’s Club, Skiff-Bower VFW Post 1536 of Sayre and the Towanda Gun Club. He is survived by his wife, Yvonne Leighton Smiley; two sons, Keith R. of Smyrna, Ga. And Eugene A. of Marrieta, Ga.; two daughters, Brenda Root of Melbourne, Fla. and Mrs. Edward (Marie) Sweeney of Conshohocken, Pa.; four grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Paul (Isadean) Rockwell of Sheffield, Pa.; four brothers, Lynn of Troy RD, Carlyle of Horseheads, Robert of LeRaysville and Ivan of Nyack, N.Y. and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Merwin, Lyndon, Earley and Rodney. Funeral and committal services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda with the Rev. Maurice J. Hart officiating. Interment will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park. The family will receive friends, Thursday from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Towanda American Legion Post #42 will accord military honors Friday morning. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society, Bradford Unit, 515 Main Street, Athens, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review
LEON F. SMILEY
Leon F. Smiley, 82, of Troy RD 1, died April 16, 1990 at home.
He was born March 23, 1908 in Granville Township, the son of Dorsey and
Ethel Carey Smiley. He was a retired farmer and member of the Towanda
Valley Grange. He loved to hunt and fish. He is survived by his wife
of 55 years, Marjorie Allen Smiley; daughters and sons-in-law; Joyce and
Ivan Meeker of Canton, Barbara and Phillip Eiffert of Columbia Cross Roads
and Sandra and Harold Garrison of Troy; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren;
sister, Isodene Rockwell of Sheffield, PA; brothers, Carlyle Smiley of
Horseheads, Ivan Smiley of Congers, NY and Robert Smiley of Rome. He was
predeceased by his parents, Ethel and Dorsey Smiley; brothers, Merwyn,
Perley, Eugene, Lynden and Rodney. Funeral services were held April 18
(2 pm) at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy with the Rev. Darris M. Hauser
officiating and burial to be in Bradford County Memorial Park. (TGR, Thursday,
April 19, 1990)
SMILEY, MERWIN A., Services for Merwin A. Smiley, 72, Granville Summit,were held June 11 at Vickery Funeral Home, Troy, with Rev. Edward Spencer officiating. Interment was in Bradford County Memorial Park. Mr. Smiley died June 8, 1984 at his home. He was born in Granville Center on Oct. 29, 1911, son of Charles and Ethel Carey Smiley. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Grange. Surviving are his wife of 43 years, Norma Allen Smiley; daughter Mrs .Phillip (Donna)Shepard of Grandville Summit; son, Dean of Granville Summit; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters, Mrs.Paul (Isodene) Rockwell, Sheffield, PA. and Mrs. Doris White; brothers, Leon of Troy, Carlyle of Horseheads, NY and Ivan of Nyack, NY and Eugene of Athens and Robert of Leraysville; several nieces and nephews. (TGR June 14, 1984)
CARK KAY SMITH, 81, of Canton RR 2 passed away Friday, Dec. 27, 1996 at the Towanda Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Eleanor Wallace Smith. Born on Sept. 7, 1915, in Burlington Township, he was the only son of the late Cark H. and Sylvia Fletcher Smith. On Dec. 23, 1933, 63 years ago. Carl and Eleanor were married in Cumberland, Md. Mr. Smith served his country during World War II and received an honorable discharge from the Army in 1945. Following his discharge, Carl was employed as a printer for the former Swayze’s Folding Box factory in Canton for 40 years, retiring in 1985. He was a member of the Canton Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ), Carl enjoyed the outdoors, and he loved fishing, trips to Canada and gardening. Surviving are; his wife, Eleanor, at home; sons and daughters-in-law, William (Bill) and Catherine Smith of Myrtle Beach, S.C, Earl Dean Smith of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Robert (Bob) and Bev Smith of Corning, N.Y.; 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; a sister and brother-in-law, Mildred and Arthur Bradley of Elmira, N.Y.; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Gallow. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 30, at the Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Drive, Canton, with his pastor, the Rev. David B. Morris officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home this evening from 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday one hour prior to the funeral service from 10 to 11 a.m. Interment will follow in the Bradford County Memorial Park Cemetery, Luthers Mills, Pa. The family suggests that memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association of Northeastern Pennsylvania, the Kirby Health Center, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. in Mr. Smith’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
CHARLES WILSEY SMITH SR., 92, of Ulster RR 2 (Smithfield Township) died Thursday afternoon, Oct. 12, 1995, at Memorial Hospital, Towanda. Born April 11, 1903 in Copake, N.Y., he was a son of the late Edward and Adelene Loomis Smith. Charles was employed by the American LaFrance Co. in Elmira, N.Y. until his retirement in 1968. Mr. Smith was a member of the Towanda Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially gardening. Surviving are his wife of 62 years, rose Bakker Smith, at home; a son and daughter-in-law, Charles W. and Diana Smith Jr. of Bethel Park, Pa.; a daughter and son-in-law, Anna Jean and Gary Yoggy of Corning, N.Y.; a grandson and his wife, Cpt. Charles E. and Yvette Smith, M.D. of Germany; two sisters, Ann Simpson of Centerport, Long Island, N.Y., and Dorothy Scott of Ogden, Utah; numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Sunday, Oct. 15, 1995, at 1 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church, 5 Court St., Towanda, with the Rev. Kenneth J. Lynde officiating. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills. There are no calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. The family suggests that memorials may be directed to Towanda Presbyterian Church, 5 Court St., Towanda, Pa. in Charles Smith’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
SMITH -CORDIA M. FORREST, 68, of Waverly Rd 2, died Saturday, March 23, 1974 at 2:15 p.m. at the Tioga General Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Proctor, PA, she resided in Troy, PA for several years before moving to Waverly, where she lived for the past 22 years. She is survived by her husband, Cecil B. Forrest, at home; one daughter, Mrs. Phillip (Nancy) Coolbaugh of Waverly; one son, Robert D. Forrest of S. Waverly; one brother, Lyle Smith of Elmira; one aunt, Mrs. Nora Canavan of Lyons, NY; six grandchildren, one great grandson, several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 S. Main St., Athens, today from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral and committal services will be held at the funeral home Tuesday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Leighton Pitkin, pastor of the Athens United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be at a later time in Bradford County Memorial Park in Luthers Mills –Sayre Evening Times.
Earle R. SMITH, age 73, Troy, PA died Friday, February 20, 1998 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. He was born June 30, 1924 in Saco, PA, a son of the late Fred L. and Bessie (Evans) Smith. Erie was employed as administrator of the Bradford County Manor for 32-1/2 years. After his retirement he was employed for five years at Trehab Center as a home maintenance foreman. Mr. Smith was a member of the Leona United Methodist Church, Erie was a member of the Troy Masonic Lodge #306 F&AM, Troy Royal Arch Chapter #261, ancient accepted Scottish Rite, Williamsport Consistory 32nd degree, Irem Temple Shrine, Wilkes-Barre, PA and was past president of the Bradford County Shrine Club. Eire was a member of the Troy Fire department, PA Fire Police Association, Troy Alparon Park and Fair Association and was past president of the French Choppers Camping Club. Eire is survived by his wife of 53 years, Gldays W. (Kring) Smith of Troy; sons, dale L. Smith of Sevierville, TN, Glenn A. (Dawn) Smith of Warrenton, WV; daughter, Donna J. (Charles) Grezlak of Doylestown, PA; grandchildren, Christopher and Andrew Grezlek of Doylestown, PA and Emma and Abigail Smith of Warrenton, WV; twin brother, Merle (Judy) Smith of Burlington, PA; sisters-in-law, Barbara Smith and Donna Smith both of Sayre, PA; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Fred L. Smith and Robert L. Smith; sister, Fannie M. Travis. Funeral services were held at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy on February 24 with the Rev. Lynne Swartz, pastor of the Leona United Methodist Church officiating and interment to be in Bradford County Park in Luthers Mills. Services were held February 23 by the Trojan Masonic Lodge and the Troy Fire Department. Memorials may be directed to the Leona United Methodist Church c/o Eleanor Dunbar, RR 3, Box 487, Troy, PA 16947.
SMITH –EDNAL S. MCNEIL, 94 of 132 Woodside Lane, Liverpool, N.Y. former long-time resident of East Athens, passed away Tuesday Jan. 10, 1995 at the Robert Packer Hospital Born Feb. 12, 190 in West Franklin, Pa. the daughter of Asa C. and Merrita Whipple Smith, she was a member of the Athens United Methodist Church and a member of Sayre Chapter No. 43 O.E.S. She was a resident of East Athens for 45 years before moving to the Binghamton and Syracuse areas to reside with her family. She was predeceased by her husband, Herbert W. McNeil in 1975, after celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. She is survived by her three daughters: Patricia Ackerman of Sayre, Mary Lou Horn of Endwell, N.Y and Jane Avery of Liverpool, N.Y.; a son, James McNeil of Omaha, Neb.; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. There will be no calling hours. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. The Rev. Howard Hockenbury, pastor of the Athens United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in the Bradford Count Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review
FRED LAVERN SMITH, 64 of 4651 Elva Rd., N.W., Roanoke, VA and formerly of the Valley area passed away Saturday, February 11, 1995 at home. Born in Burlington Township, PA October 2, 1930, he was the son of Fred and Bessie Evans Smith. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the Korean conflict, 1952-1954. He was employed by the Ingersoll Rand in Roanoke for 10 ½ years, retiring in 1994. He is survived by his wife, Barbara at home; sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Michelle Smith of Waverly, David and Melissa Smith of Athens and James and Susan Smith of Thaxton, VA; a daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Wayne Jones of Okinawa, Japan; six grandchildren; two brothers, Erle Smith of Troy and Merle Smith of Burlington; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Robert L. Smith in 1988 and a sister, Fannie Travis in 1988. Friends may call at the Lowery Funeral Home, Athens, Monday, from 6 to 9 p.m. The Masonic Lodge hold services There at 7 p.m. and the Sayre V.F.W. will hold a service at 7:30 p.m. The funeral service will be held there Tuesday at 11 with the Rev. Rodney Saylor, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church, Sayre officiating. Buried will be in the Bradford Co. Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 413 South Main St., Athens, Pa. or Good Samaritan Hospice, 3825 Electric Rd., S.W. Suite A, Roanoke, Va. –Towanda Daily Review
HARRY A. SMITH, 81 of Troy died Dec. 7, 1983 in Armenia Township, the son of Christopher and Leila Dewey Smith. Mr. Smith was an active member of the Newberry united Methodist Church, Newberry, Pa. He was employed as a pattern maker with the Troy Engine Machine Company for 24 years. His employment then continued with Darling Valve of Williamsport for six years. He was a member of the Pattern Makers League. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife of 56 years, Betty Butler Smith; daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Ruff of Elmira; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. The funeral will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Carl Fetterman and the Rev. Frank Croyle officiating. Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park. –Towanda Daily Review
SMITH –JANE D. SMITH HILFIGER, 72, Rome RR 3 passed away Monday, April 7, 2003 at Memorial Hospital of Towanda. Born Sept. 27, 1930, in Franklin Township, she was a daughter of the late Harry L. and Beatrice Allen Smith. Jane was a 1948 graduate of the Towanda High School. On Dec. 19, 1948, she married Russell Hilfiger, who preceded her in death on Dec. 27, 1986. In early years she assisted her husband in the operation of their farm. She was later employed by Memorial Hospital, in Towanda for many years. Mrs. Hilfiger was a member of the Standing Stone United Methodist Church, Widowed Persons in Rome and the AARP. She was a volunteer for Memorial Hospice and was a driver for Meals on Wheels. Jane was always available to help others in need. She invested her life in her family, being a good friend as well as mother and grandmother. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Gail Hilfiger of Wysox RR 2; a daughter and son-in-law, Sally Bird and the Rev. Thomas Bird of Wells, N.Y.; five grandchildren, Bret Hilfiger and his wife, Brandy Hilfiger, of Sumter, S.C., Cindy Hilfiger Hosage and her husband, Alan Hosage, of Ashley, Pa., Libby Bird of Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, Erin Bird Moffatt and her husband, Mike Moffatt, of Lynchburg, Va., and Sarah Bird of Nyack, N.Y.; a great-granddaughter, Rheann Hilfiger; a sister and brother-in-law, Vonda and Malcolm Heath of Rome; a brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Carol Smith of Rome; a brother-in-law, Howard Walker of Mt. Home, Idaho; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. In addition to her husband, Jane was preceded in death by a sister, Joanne Walker, on Dec. 22, 1998. The funeral and committal service will be held Friday, April 11, 2003, at 11 a.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with the Rev. Helen Learn, pastor of the Standing Stone United Methodist Church, officiating and Mrs. Hilfiger’s son-in-law, the Rev. Thomas Bird, co-officiating. A private interment will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour prior to the funeral service Friday. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Standing Stone United Methodist Church, in care of Ellen Franklin, RR 2, Box 47, Wysox, Pa. in Mrs. Hilfiger’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
SMITH –JESSIE A. MCENTIRE, 88, of Troy RR3, passed away Saturday,
Oct. 8, 1994 on her birthday. She was born Oct. 8, 1906, in Sayre,
the daughter of Homer and Emma Haines Smith. She was founder of the
first AA group in the Valley and worked in the Dietary Department of the
Robert Packer Hospital for 10 years. She was predeceased by her husband,
Wayne C. in 1967; a sister, Louise Goss, in 1973; a brother and sisters-in-law,
Ward and Catherine Smith, in 1988, and Marion Searfoss, in 1989; a brother-in-law,
Robert Searfoss in 1993; and a brother-in-law, Harry Baker in 1989.
She is survived by her children: Carl W. McEntire of Baltimore, Md., Joan
McEntire of Athens and Delphine Newell of Arlington, Va.; two granddaughters;
Gaynelle Fitch of Baltimore and Jennifer Newell of Alexandria, Va.; two
great-grandsons; a brother, George A. Smith of Towanda; a sister, Charlotte
Baker of Towanda; a brother-in-law, Cary Goss; a sister-in-law, Katherine
Smith; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Donald and Kathern McEntire of
Towanda and Paula and Leah McEntire of Lincoln, Ill.; and several nieces
and nephews. Friends may call at the Lowery Funeral Home, Athens,
Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral will be Tuesday at the funeral
home at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Vincent Langan officiating. Burial
will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills. Memorial
donations may be made to the Greater Valley Emergency Medical Services,
201 Allison St., Sayre, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review.
SMITH –LILLIAN AMANDA SMITH WANDELL, 74, wife of Edward L. Wandell of 222 ½ Westbrook St., Sayre passed away early Wednesday morning, Oct. 19, 1994 following a long period of declining health. Born Sept. 4, 1920 in Granville Summit, she was a daughter of the late Lloyd P. and Ruth Edsell Smith. Lillian was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints, Towanda. Surviving are: her husband, Edward L. Wandell at home; a son, Fred Potter of Saratoga Springs, N.Y.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Marilyn Potter of Eufala, Ala., and John and Pat Potter of Oregon; a daughter, Ruth Stromquist of Inverness, Fla.; 11 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; sisters and brother-in-law, Thelma and Michael Condame of Waverly, N.Y., Gwendolyn Lovelady of Daytona Beach, Fla., Mildred Pealo of Fla., Donna Raye Moffett of Texas and Joyce Webster of Milan; brothers, Lavern Rogers of Rochester, N.Y., and Lloyd Smith of Athens; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by a brother, Melvin Rogers and two sisters, Phyllis Ward and Marjorie L. Yates. The funeral service will be held Saturday, Oct. 22, 1994 at 3 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda with the Bishop Earl Mayo of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Towanda Ward, officiating. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills. The family will receive friends on Saturday, from 2-3 p.m. at the funeral home. –Towanda Daily Review
MALCOLM J. SMITH, 76 of Canton RD 2 died May 21, 1990 at his home. Mr. Smith was born Feb. 14, 1914 in Jamesville, NY a son of Hubert and Elsie Wright Smith. He retired in February 1986 from the Swayze Folding Box Co. of Canton where he was employed as a machinist for 35 years. He was a faithful member of the Calvary Alliance Chapel, Canton RD 2 where he served as treasurer and elder for many years. Surviving are his wife, the former Rowena Benedict, with whom he celebrated 51 years of marriage on Dec. 26, 1989; two sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph E. and Beverly Smith, Canton RD 2 and Steven C. and Connie Smith, Roaring Branch RD 1; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a brother, Roger Smith, Liverpool, NY; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held at the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, Canton with the Rev. Edward Danneker, his pastor officiating. Interment was in Bradford County Memorial Park. Memorials may be directed to the Calvary Alliance Chapel, RD 2, Box 21A, Canton in his memory. –Canton Independent Sentinel
SMITH - MARGUERITE GALLOW
Marguerite Borg Gallow, 76, died Wednesday, July 6, CARE Home
in Mainesburg, PA, following a long illness. She was born September 29,
1917 in Luthers Mills, PA, the daughter of Carl and Sophia Fletcher Smith.
She was a member of the Roseville United Methodist Church. She is survived
by a daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Robert Alexander of Gillett; son
and daughter-in-law, Rex and Janice Chamberlain of Roseville, PA; a son,
Stanley Chamberlain of Mill Hall, PA; stepdaughter and stepson-in-law,
Donna and Matt DiPetta of Elmira; brother and sister-in-law, Carl K. and
Eleanor Smith of Canton; former husband and longtime friend and companion,
Herbert Borg of Roseville; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and
several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a stepson, Stephen H.
Borg; stepgrandchildren, Dennis DiPetta and Larry Johnson; and great-grandchildren,
Adam Alexander and Jacob Johnson. Memorial services are scheduled for Saturday,
July 23 at 11 at the Roseville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr.
James F. Bellamy officiating and burial to be in Bradford County Memorial
Park. Arrangements were by the Vickery Funeral Home, Troy. In lieu
of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Marguerite's
name to the Community Alternative Resource Environment Home, PO Box 190,
Mainesburg, PA 16932. (TGR, Thursday, July 14, 1994)
SMITH –MARGUERITE SMITH PACKARD, 73, of the Senior Citizens Building in Towanda, died Sunday morning, Oct.16, 1988 at Memorial Hospital in Towanda following an illness of several years. “Peg” was well-known, attracting many friends in the area. She was born June 18, 1915 in Towanda a daughter of Harry M. “Honey” and Clara Strange Smith. Peg attended Towanda High School and was employed as manager of the Keystone Theatre for many years. She was an avid baseball fan, attending games as long as her health permitted. She supported her dad, who played for the Towanda Town team and her sons, Dick and Dave, who played Towanda Little League baseball, Legion baseball and for the Towanda High School. Her nephews were also supported in their baseball activities. Peg was affectionately called “Nonnie” by her grandchildren and her nieces and nephews. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Richard B. and Diane Packard, Towanda; David S. and Beverly Packard of North Towanda; four sisters, Mrs. Katherine Mosher of Waverly, N.Y.; Mrs. Jack W. (Dorothy) Remsnyder and Mrs. Jeanne Salsberry, both of Towanda; Mrs. Helen Wagner of Towanda RD 1; grandchildren, Tiffany and Stephanie Packard, David S. Packard, Kerry and Mark Packard; a great-granddaughter, Brittany Packard Smith; also nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 19, 1988 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with the Rev. Susan VanDreser officiating. Interment will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home. –Towanda Daily Review.
SMITH Mary A. SWAIN, age 91, of RR 3, Rome, PA, formerly of Granville Summit, A, died Saturday, January 24, 1998 in the Skilled nursing Unit at Towanda Memorial Hospital. She was born November 6, 1906 in Smithfield twp., the daughter of Winfield and Anna (Keeler) Smith. Mary was a member of the Granville center grange. She was employed at the Bradford County Manor for over 30 years. Mary lived in Granville twp. Until moving to Hillcrest Apts. In Troy five years ago. After sustaining a hip fracture, she lived with her daughter, Alberta, in Rome, PA for the last year and a half. Mary is survived by daughter, Alberta Payne of Rome, PA; sons, Charles W. Swain of LeRoy, PA and Leland (Bud) Swain of Towanda, PA; son and daughter-in-law, Howard Francis (Faye) Swain of Granville Summit, PA; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; sister, Alta Anthony of Towanda, PA; several sisters and brothers-in-law; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by husband, Howard Swain; son-in-law, Charles Payne, daughter-in-law, Audrey Swain. Funeral services were held at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy on January 28 (2:00) with the Rev. Allen Hulslander officiating and interment to be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, PA. Memorials may be directed to the Towanda Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit, Towanda, Pa 18848.
MERLE C. SMITH
Merle C. Smith, 82, of Monroeton, RR 1, died Wednesday, March
25, 1992 at Towanda Memorial Hospital. Born December 8, 1909 in Columbia
Township, Bradford County, he was the son of Raymond and Mary UpDyke Smith.
He was a member if the New Life Temple in Canton. Mr. Smith was a school
bus driver for 20 years for the Towanda Area School District. He
was a life-long farmer and former member of the Towanda Valley Grange.
Mr. Smith is survived by his wife of 58 years, Estelle Smith; daughter
and son-in-law, Marlene and Thomas Jennings of Monroeton; sons and daughters-in-law
Richard and Marilouise Smith of Monroeton, Alan and Erma Smith of Perry,
FL and David and Deborah Smith of Monroeton; sister, Mabel Whitlock of
the Green Home in Wellsboro, 17 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Merry
Smith Kast Johnson in 1989; sisters, Gladys Inman, Julia Morse, Doris Haflett,
Velma Drake; and by a brother, Carroll Smith. Funeral services were held
March 28 at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy with Pastor Glen Landis officiating
and burial to be in Bradford County Memorial Park. Memorials may be directed
to the Franklindale Township Fire Company or the New Life Temple building
fund, 6 East Main St., Canton, PA 17724. (TGR, Thursday, April 2, 1992)
MERLE JAY SMITH, Burlington, went home to be with his Lord, September 30, 2005. Born on June 30, 1924, he was the son of the late Fred and Bessie Evans Smtih. He attended the Luthers Mills and Troy schools and in 1940 attended the NYA School in Merton, PA, where he majored in agriculture. He married Judy Spencer Smith on April 12, 1975. Mr. Smith entered the Army on Nov. 2, 1944, and served until his honorable discharge Oct. 25, 1946, as a technician fifth grade. He served as ETO with the 14th Field Artillery Observation Battalion as an automotive equipment mechanic. He received the European African Middle East Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Army of Occupation Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. When he returned home from the Army he went to work for A. B. Cole in construction until 1947, when he went to work for Henry Construction in Elmira, NY, until 1949. He then worked for Fraley’s Garage as a mechanic and was there until its closure in 1959. He then went to work for Troy Dairy as a mechanic until it closed its business in 1971. Finally he worked for PennDot from 1971 to 1988, and then retired. He was no idle man and returned to work in December 1991 for Trehab and later became supervisor of his crew and remained there until June 2005. Mr. Smith was a very caring person and a great volunteer. Through his family came first, he also found time for other interests. He was a member of the North Towanda Fire Dept. for more than 19 years and was a fire police captain there, also serving on the Relief Board for many years. He was a live member of the Troy Fire Dept. and he was a retired fire police officer from that department as well, having served as fire police captain for many years. He was a member of the Bradford County Fire Police Association from the beginning of the group, where he had served as vice-president and also treasurer and chaplain. Other memberships included a 50-year member of the Troy Masonic Lodge No. 306 and a 50+ member of the East Smithfield VFW Post 7378, having joined in 19476. He drove for Meals on Wheels for several years also. He enjoyed doing chicken barbecues with the fired department, watching over neighbors and friends and their homes, taking them to doctor’s appointments or seeing them in emergency situations. He was a member of the Towanda First Presbyterian Church and thought highly of the Rev. Michael Hughes. He enjoyed being with his family, reading, and watching TV. Surviving are his wife, Judy, at home; sons, Michael (Kay) Smith, Burlington, Mark (Cheryl) Smith, Texas, and Timothy (Eva) Brown, Towanda; daughters, Nancy (Larry) Hall, Lockwood, NY, Susan (Christopher) Rhodes, Clymer, NY, and Debra (Dean) Tunnicliff, Granville Summit; grandchildren, Tammy Winslow, Darren (Kim) Smith, Shana (Chuck) Lewis, Justin (Sandy) Smith, Kelly and Bob Smtih, Kimberly and Krista Smith, Holly (Corey) Rhodes, Daniel, Clarice, and Aaron Evans, Blaze Tunnicliff, Mitchell and Alyssa Hall, Amanda, Tiffany and Sonya Fitch, Joshua Brown, and Marcia (Randy) Murphy, Kansas; 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents his first wife, Marjorie Case; sister, Fannie Travis; brothers, Fred and Robert; twin brother, Erle, preceded him in death. The funeral and committal services were held Oct. 3 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda, with the Rev. Michael Hughes, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Towanda, officiating. Interment was private in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills. The family requests donations be sent to the First Presbyterian Church, Court Street, Towanda, PA; North Towanda Fire Dept., RR #1, Towanda, PA or Bradford Co. Fire Police Association, in care of President Gordon Ford, Chestnut St., Towanda, PA in Mr. Smith’s memory. –Canton Independent Sentinel.
SMITH - PHYLLIS S. WARD
Phyllis S. Ward, 61, of Troy RR 2, died Wednesday, October 30,
1991 at the Troy Community Hospital. She lived in the area her entire life
and worked for several years at the Bradford County Manor as a nurses'
aide. In 1980 she began working at American Trim Products in Troy where
she was currently employed. She was married to Elgene A. Ward Sr. who predeceased
her in 1962. She is survived by children, all living in the Troy area,
Annetta, Patricia, Elgene Jr. and Raymon; a granddaugther, Deannaraye Ward;
sisters, Gwendolyn Lovelady of Daytona Beach, FL and Marjorie Yates, Standing
Stone; sisters and brothers-in-law, Thelma and Michael Condame of Waverly
and Lillian and Edward Wandell of Sayre; half-brothers, Lloyd Smith and
LaVerne Rogers; half-sisters, Donnaraye Moffett and Joyce Moffet and Joyce
Webster; several nieces and nephews including a special niece, Patricia
Marshall Sickler; and special friend, John Marshall. Funeral services were
held at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy on November 3 with the Rev. George
Mauk officiating. Memorials may be directed to the Endless Mountains Mission
Center in care of Rev. George Mauk. (TGR, Thursday, November 7, 1991) [parents
are Ruth EDSALl & Lloyd P. SMITH]
SMITH –PHYLLIS S. WARD, 61 of Troy RR 2 died Wednesday, Oct. 30, 1991 at the Troy Community Hospital. She lived in the area her entire life and worked for several years at the Bradford County Manor as a nurses’ aide. In 1980, she began working at the American Trim Products in Troy, where she was presently employed. She was a kind-hearted lady who many times opened her home to friends and family members who were in need. She was married to Elgene A. Ward Sr. who predeceased her in 1962. She is survived by four children, all living in the Troy area. They are Annetta, Patricia, Elgene Jr. and Raymon; and a granddaughter, Deannaraye Ward; sisters, Gwendolyn Lovelady of Daytona Beach, Fla. and Marjorie Yates, Standing Stone; sisters and brothers-in-law, Thelma and Michael Condame of Waverly, and Lillian and Edward Wandell of Sayre; half-brothers, Lloyd Smith and LaVerne Rogers; half-sisters, Donnaraye Moffett and Joyce Webster; several nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Patricia Marshall Sickler; and special friend and supporter for 30 years, John Marshall. Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral home on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday from 2-4 p.m. The funeral service will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Vickery Funeral Home, Troy with the Rev. George Mauk officiating. Memorials may be directed to the Endless Mountains Mission Center in care of the Rev. George Mauk. –Towanda Daily Review (Buried Bradford County Memorial Park)
SMITH - KIESINGER
Ruth Smith Age 97 of Mehoopany, PA, formerly of Athens, PA, went to
be with her Lord Sunday, Janauary 20, 2002. Born October 30, 1904 in Tuscarora,
PA, the daughter of George and Jesse Fisk Smith. Family and friends may
call Wednesday from 1:00-2:00 PM at the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 South
Main Street, Athens, PA. Funeral services will follow there at 2:00 PM
with Rev. James Donahoo pastor of the Sayre Christian Church officiating.
Burial will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, PA.
Memorial donations, may be made to a charity of one's choice.
SMITH - WICKWIRE Mrs. Sterling-aged 36, of Mercur passed away
Christmas night at the Robert Packer Hospital after a very short illness.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two small sons, Lance and
Scott at home; two sisters, Mrs. Audrey Clark and Miss Dora Smith, both
of New York City. Funeral services will be held at the Miller Funeral home
on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Burial in Bradford County Memorial Park
cemetery.
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