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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) |
AUSTIN Merle J., Sr. Age 74, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2005, at Bradford County Manor, PA. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Carol Stout Austin of Gillett, PA; Merle J. and Michelle Austin of Elmira, NY, Bessie and Dennis Collins of Elmira, NY, Connie and Tom Beauman of Gillett, PA; five granddaughters, Sharon, Megan, Stacey, Chelsea, Katie; one grandson, Joshua; brother and sisters-in-law, Carroll of CT, Stubbie of Gillett, PA, Lynwood (Ann) Austin of Wellsburg, NY; sisters and brothers-in-law, Barbara (Jim) Mint of Webster, NY, Marilyn (Arthur) Jenkins of Big Flats, NY, Mary (Bob) Rummings of Elmira, NY, Marcia Austin of Elmira, NY, Marie (Bud) Huddler of VA, Joyce Kinslow of Poughkeepsie, NY; two favorite dogs, Tiny and Baby. Merle is predeceased by his parents, Augusta and Bessie Austin; brothers and sisters, Richard, Leo, Paul, Gerald, Cora Mae, Dorothy; several nieces, nephews and cousins; special friends, Sylvia Thompson and family. He was a member of the Eagles Club and the Horseheads Moose. Merle loved to work and play bingo and the outdoors. Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY on Monday, November 21, 2005, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m., also on Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with funeral services being held at the conclusion of the calling hours at 1:00 p.m. The Reverend John Knapp will officiate. Graveside services will follow at the Bentley Creek Cemetery. Family wishes to thank the staff at Guthrie Hospice for their sincere compassion, and the wonderful care given to Merle on 3west, and 3east at the Bradford County Manor.
BALLARD - KATHRYN DeVOE
Kathryn Ballard Crainey De Voe, 91, of Bentley Creek, died Saturday,
May 25, 1991. She was born June 25, 1899 in Leona, PA, daughter of Er J.
Ballard and Augusta Doane Ballard. She was a long-time member of the Bentley
Creek Wesleyan Church and a retired employee of Facet Enterprises, Elmira
Heights. She was a resident of Ridgebury Township most of her life.
She was an avid sports fan and played golf and bowled for many years. She
is survived by a niece, Mrs. Laura Wilson of Indiana; nephews, Ansel Young
of Elmira RD 2, Harold Young of Camp Hill, PA and Elmer Young of Bentley
Creek; also several great-nieces, great-nephews and many friends. Funeral
services were held May 29 (2 pm) at the Bentley Creek Wesleyan Church with
the Rev. Kelvin Jones officiating and interment to be in Bentley Creek
Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Roberts Funeral Home in Wellsburg,
NY. Contributions may be made to the Bentley Creek Wesleyan Church, RD
3, Box 222, Gillett or the Tri-Township Ambulance Fund, in care of Diane
Husted, RD 3, Box 76, Gillett, PA 16925. (TGR, Thursday, May 30, 1991)
BARTON –WINIFRED JEAN (BARTON) STEDGE, 58 of Gillett, Ridgebury Township passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2003 at the Robert Packer hospital, Sayre. She was born April 15, 1945 in Elmira, N.Y. Winifred was preceded in death by her father, Steven Henry Barton, her mother, Alice Arlene (Page) Barton Bernardi and her stepfather, James Bernardi. Winifred is survived by her husband, John Stedge at home; sons, John Foens of Arnold, Mo., James (Tammy) Stedge of Gillett, Pa.; daughters, Carla (Ed) Diello of Fenton, Mo., Lori Herr of Athens, Pa., Helen (Mike) Colavito of Hornbrook, Pa., and Audra Stedge of Newfoundland, Pa.; step-sons, Eugene (Anita) Salsman of Sayre, Pa., Richard (Debra) Stedge of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa., Gary (Carolyn) Stedge of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa., Dale (Gail) Stedge of Gillett, Jon (Betsy) Stedge of Syracuse, N.Y. and Randy (Yvette) Stedge of Gillett, Pa.; step-daughters, Barbara (Mitch) Matterazzo of Horseheads, N.Y., Debra (Ronald) Gibson of Locust Grove, Okla.; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a brother, Steve (June) Barton of VanEten, N.Y., and nieces, nephews and cousins. Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, Nov. 24, 2003 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Roberts Funeral Home Inc., 279 Main St., Wellsburg, N.Y. The funeral and committal service will be held at the funeral home following visitation at 6 p.m. Interment will be in Bentley Creek Cemetery at the convenience of the family. –Towanda Daily Review
BATTENSBY –ANGELA M. JOHNSTON. Age 32, of Gillett, PA, passed away unexpectedly October 24, 2004 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. Angela is survived by her husband, Brian Johnston of Gillett, PA; children, Bambi Lynn, Shannon, Christopher, Candy, Samantha and Cheyenne, all of Gillett, PA; mother, Debbie Lambrix; grandparents, John and Loreta Yeafoli; brother, George Battensby; sister, Ella Battensby; mother-in-law, Alexis Mullins; father-in-law, Thomas Kincaid; sisters-in-law, Shawna (Eugene) Voorhees and Wendy (Tony) Thompson; nieces and nephews, Cassie, Jessica, Eric, Shavana, Daniel, Eric and Keagan. Family and friends are invited to a Funeral Service Saturday, October 30, 2004, at 11:30 a.m. at the Bentley Creek Wesleyan Church in Bentley Creek, PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the family of Angela at 626 Stacia Dr., Elmira, NY. –Elmira Star Gazette.
MICHAEL A. BEAUMAN
Michael Andrew Beauman, 24, of Gillett, PA died May 27, 1990
at his home. Michael was born in Troy on June 30, 1965, the son of Kenneth
and Mary Beauman and the late Ruth Beauman. He graduated from SRU
in 1984 where he was active in sports. In addition to his parents, he is
survived by his wife, Nancy; sons, Cory and Corbin; brothers, Thomas Beauman
of Athens, Arthur Chapman of Columbia Cross Roads and Dale Chapman of Gillett;
sisters, Mrs. Richard (Nancy) Patterson of Gillett and Mrs. Lynn (Dorothy)
Wolcott of Athens; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Ross of Roseville
and Mrs. Edna Beauman of Troy; several aunts and uncles; seven nieces and
nephews. Funeral services were held May 30 at Carpenter's Funeral Home
in Corning, NY with the Rev. Burdette Mason officiating and burial to be
in Bentley Creek Cemetery. (TGR, Thursday, June 7, 1990)
BELLES –BLANCHE M. NORTON, 77, of Ridgebury Township died Monday, Jan. 4, 1993, after an extended illness. She was born May 19, 1915, in Lopez, a daughter of Frank and Belle Belles. She is survived by her husband, Ward Norton; daughter and son-in-law, Carol (Dorothy) and Fred Talada of Ridgebury; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert Leo and Dorothy Norton of Bentley Creek, Edward and Connie Norton of Ridgebury, Perry and Marilla Norton of Durell, and Wayne and Cora Norton of Ridgebury; a daughter-in-law, Betty Norton of Sayre; sisters Lula Cooley of Herrickville and Elsie Felton of Nichols, N.Y.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Friends may call at Roberts Funeral home, Wellsburg, N.Y., Thursday from 2-4 and 7-8:30 p.m. Funeral and committal services will be held their immediately following at 8:30 p.m. –Towanda Daily Review. (Buried Bentley Creek Cemetery)
JACK A. BURNETT, age 85, son of John A. and Juliette Phelps Burnett. A lifelong resident of Bentley Creek and Centerville, PA. Retired from General Electric in Elmira, NY passed away June 29, 2002. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Millicent Schuckers Burnett; children, Dr. James A. Burnett (wife, Susan), Robert E. Burnett (special friend, Sherry Seeley); grandchildren, Christine Burnett (friend, Sarah Wells), Melissa Baumlin (husband, Jim), James a Burnett, Jr., Ryan Cleveland, mother, Shelly Burnett; one great-grandson, Parker James Baumlin; sister-in-law, Helen Stanton of Lexington, VA and many nieces and nephews. He was a member of the Ridgebury Sportsman Club and the Horseheads Elk. Jack enjoyed taking care of the Hereford cattle and the other animals he raised. He was an avid gardener, sportsman and trout fisherman. His family was a great source of enjoyment. His leisure time was spent working with his scroll saw creating beautiful works of wood art. Friends are invited to call at the Roberts Funeral Home, Inc., 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY on Tuesday, July 2, 2002 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The funeral service will immediately follow at 8 p.m. with the Reverend Rick Wulf officiating. Interment will be in the Bentley Creek Cemetery, Bentley Creek, PA at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bentley Creek Baptist Church or a charity of one’s choice. –Elmira Star Gazette
BURNHAM Howell W-87, of Bentley Creek passed away at his home Thursday afternoon. (Feb1948) Besides his wife, Addie Jelliff Burnham, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Chamberlain; three sons, James, Howard and Norris, all of Bentley Creek; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. The body is at the Soper funeral home in Troy and will be taken to the family home Saturday morning where prayer services will be held Sunday at 2 pm. Funeral services will be held at the Bentley Creek Baptist Church at 2:30 with Rev Willard Decker and Rev. Orey Crippen officiating. Burial will be in Bentley Creek cemetery.
BURNHAM Otis R-79, of Doty Hill, Wellsburg, NY died Nov 4. He is survived by his wife, Minnie A Burnham; one daughter at home, Mrs. Mildred Merriam; one son at home, Earl; a sister, Mrs. Stella Dubert of Big Pond; a granddaughter, Miss Betty Merriam at home and several nieces and nephews. The body is at the Page funeral home, Wellsburg, NY. Rev. Frederick Turner officiating with burial in Bentley Creek Cemetery.
BURNHAM, ROY H. Roy Burnham, 78, of Columbia Cross Roads, RD3, died May 22, 1987 at the Arnot Ogden Hospital, Elmira. Born July 29, 1908 in Bentley Creek, he was a son of Roy and Myrtle Abbey Burnham. He was a retiree of the former American LaFrance Co. in Elmira. Survivors include his wife, the former Ruby Chamberlain; daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Miller of Pine City, NY; six grandsons; six great-grandchildren; three half-brothers, James Abbey, Ira Abbey of Big Flats and Roland Abbey of Corning; half-sister, Regina Granger, Elmira.; brother-in-law, Harry Chamberlain, Columbia Cross Roads; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Helen Chamberlain of Hazelton, and Mrs. Lula Taylor of Temecula, CA; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy on May 25 with Rev. James Crupi officiating and burial to be in Bentley Creek Cemetery. (TGR May 28, 1987)
CHAMBERLAIN Doris Chamberlain HENRY, 78, of Gillett, PA passed away at home on August 31, 202. She was born in Elmira, NY on December 20, 1923, a daughter of the late Harold and Mable (Smity) Chamberlain. Doris was an accountant of GTE-Sylvania in Towanda. She was a member of the Bentley Creek Baptist Church. Doris is survived by her husband of 56 years, Harry Henry; son, Harry “Tom” fiancée Vicki Ammerman) Henry of Bentley Creek, PA; daughters, Marcella (Dale) Lenox of Chalfont, PA and Lynn Henry (Dean Hill) of Longmont, CO; brother, Duane (D0nna) Chamberlain of Columbia Cross Roads, PA; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were to be held September 4 at Bentley Creek Cemetery with the Rev. Jim Donahoo officiating; arrangements were by the Roberts Funeral Home in Wellsburg, NY Donations in Mrs. Henry’s name may be made to Guthrie Hospice, RR 1, Box 154, Towanda, PA.
HARRY M. CHAMBERLAIN of Bentley Creek died Thursday, Oct. 26, 1995. Mr. Chamberlain was born May 13, 1908. At the time of his death, he resided on the family farm in Bentley Creek that has been in his family for four generations. He was the senior deacon of the Bentley Creek Baptist Church and had been a school bus owner and operator for S.R.U. Joint Schools for over 40 years. He is survived by his wife of 66 years Dorothy Dunbar Chamberlain; three daughters, Vivian Robinson of Bentley Creek, Velma (Don) Yale of Gladwater, Texas and Jeanne Harpending of Elmira; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; four brothers and one sister. Family and friends are invited to call at the Roberts Funeral Home, Inc. 279 Main St., Wellsburg, N.Y., on Sunday, Oct 29, from 1 to 4 p.m. with the funeral immediately following. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Bentley Creek Baptist Church, RR 3, Gillett, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review. (Buried Bentley Creek Cemetery)
CHAMBERLAIN - Ruby L. Burnham, 89, June 9, 1997 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at the Olthof Funeral Home in Elmira, NY of June 12 (1:00 pm). The Rev. Jim Crupi will officiate at graveside services following at the Bentley Creek Cemetery. Calling hours are at the funeral home on Wednesday from 7-9 pm.
CHAMBERLAIN--Ruby L. BURNHAM, age 89, of Elmira, NY died June 9, 1997 at the Arnold-Ogden Medical Center. Ruby was a member of the Bentley creek Methodist Church. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Lorraine and Roy H. Miller of Pine City, NY; six grandsons; nine great-grandchildren and a step-granddaughter; brothers-in-law, Ira and Roland Abbey; sisters-in-law, Regina Granger, Helen Chamberlain and Betty Chamberlain. Ruby was predeceased by her husband, Roy H. Burnham, in 1987; brothers, Harold and Harry and sister, Lula Taylor. Funeral services were held at the Olthof Funeral Home in Elmira on June 11 with the Rev. James Crupi officiating at graveside services at the Bentley Creek Cemetery, Bentley Creek, PA following the funeral. Those who wish may make memorials in Ruby’s name to the charity of one’s choice
CHAMBERLAIN –VIVIAN CHAMBERLAIN ROBINSON age 77, lifelong resident of Bentley Creek, PA, died at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center on Thursday, March 8, 2007, surrounded by her loving family following a brief illness. She was born February 7, 1930 in the Town of Bentley Creek, PA, to the late Harry and Dorothy (Dunbar) Chamberlain. She graduated from SRU High School in 1948. On September 9, 1949, she was united in marriage to Leland "Lee" Robinson. Prior to her marriage she worked as a secretary at Artistic Card Company and later as a secretary with the American Heart Association. She later owned and operated a gift shop in Southport, NY. She was active throughout the community with the being a Leader in the Girl Scouts and school volunteer. Vivian was always involved in some type of craft project. She constantly found new projects to master. Her memberships included Bentley Creek Baptist Church and the Cashmere Grotto Club Ladies Auxiliary. She was predeceased by her parents, Harry and Dorothy (Dunbar) Chamberlain; and her husband, Leland Robinson. She is survived by her children, Randy (Karen) Robinson, Rhonda A. Robinson, Dale (Theresa) Robinson, and Melisa Robinson; grandchildren, Christopher (Tracey) Weldy, Kyle Robinson and fiancée, Stacy Wheeler, Brandon (Holly Watkins) Robinson, Kurtis Robinson, Matthew Robinson and Charlie Caslin; three great-grandchildren, Holden Robinson, Cora Weldy and Madelynn Moretz; her sisters, Jeanne Harpending and Velma (Donald) Yale; several nieces, nephews; dear friends, JoAnn (Joanie) and Earl (Ralph) Nichols and many other close friends. At Vivian's request, there will be no funeral or calling hours. A graveside service will be held later in the spring at the convenience of the family. Memorials are directed to the American Heart Association, 100 Northern Concourse, North Syracuse, NY. –Elmira Star Gazette (Buried Bentley Creek Cemetery)
CHRISTMAN –PATRICIA C. “PAT” COOPER, 41, of Gillett RD 1 died Thursday, June 16, 1988. Born Aug. 18, 1942, in Elmira, she was the daughter of Norman and Velma Hagen Christman. Pat was an avid bowler and a member of various bowling leagues. She is survived by her husband Ronald; three sisters; Marjorie Scutt of Sherman Oaks, Cal.; Jean Barker of Scotia; and Sharon Bartlett of Gillett; a brother, Donald Christman of Conklin, N.Y.; 11 nieces and five nephews; eight great-nieces and nephews; several aunts, uncles and cousins and a host of friends. Friends may call at Roberts Funeral Home, Wellsburg, N.Y. on Saturday 7-9 p.m. and Sunday 1-2 p.m. Funeral and committal services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with rev. George Herrick, Gillett Baptist Church officiating. Interment will be at Bentley Creek cemetery, Bentley Creek. In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may contribute to the Bradford County Citizens Health foundation, RD 2, Towanda, PA. –Towanda Daily Review.
CLARK - COOPER, Doris L.
Age 58, of Monkey Run Road, Gillett, PA, passed away Monday, November
6, 2007, at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY, following a brief
illness. Doris was born September 25, 1949 in Columbia Cross Roads, the
daughter of the late Kenneth and Margaret LaMont Clark. She was a graduate
of Troy High School and was employed as a substitute rural carrier by the
United States Post Office in Gillett, PA. Her memberships included the
Troy American Legion Auxiliary, Pennsylvania State Bowling Association
and she was the Secretary for the Letter Carriers Union. Survivors include
her loving husband, Ronald Cooper of Gillett, PA; a son, Kevin Patterson
of Addison, NY; daughters, Karen (Patterson) Hooper and her companion,
Miles Clark of Jamestown, NY, Karla and Ernest "Gordy" Davenport of Wellsville,
NY, Krista (Patterson) and Rick Abshure of Fuquay Varina, NC; nine grandchildren,
two brothers, two sisters and several nieces, nephews, cousins, friends
and neighbors. Family and friends are invited to call Friday, November
9, 2007, from 4 to 6 p.m. and then again from 11 to 1 p.m. Saturday, November
10, 2007, at the Roberts Funeral Home, Inc., 279 Main Street, Wellsburg,
NY. Doris's funeral and committal service will be held at the conclusion
of calling hours at 1 p.m. with Reverend George Herrick officiating. Entombment
will be in Bentley Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are directed
to the Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, P.O. Box 631, Buffalo, New York
14240. Published in the Star-Gazette on 11/9/2007.
Parmenter, Mrs. Ella CLARK- 51 of Columbia Cross Rds, died Wednesday. She is survived by her husband, Roy C Parmenter, and a son, Harold C Parmenter of Columbia Cross Rds; a brother, Russell Clark of Bentley Creek. The body is at the Soper Funeral Home in Troy where services will be held Sunday at 2:30. Rev. Orey Crippen will officiate. Burial will be in Bentley Creek Cemetery.
COBLE Kodiak "Bear" Lamar Age 23, of Superior, WY, formerly of Gillett, PA, died September 9, 2006 at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah from injuries sustained in an auto accident. He was born December 11, 1982 in Rock Springs, the son of Keith Lamar Coble and Valerie Jean Brown Litteer. He attended schools in Athens, PA, Superior and Rock Springs, WY. He had many hobbies and was free spirited. His interests were traveling, and spending time with nieces, nephews and family. Survivors include his father, Keith Coble of Superior; mother, Valerie Litteer of Bentley Creek, PA; brothers, Daniel Booth of Grand Junction, CO and Jody Litteer of Chemung, NY; sisters, April Lawson and Tessa Botero, both of Hershey, PA, Kelly Litteer of Brandon, Florida, Eva Morin of Green River, and Audrey Pranuge of Rock Springs, WY; grandparents, William Jr. and Shirley Coble, Superior, and Kenneth and Marlene Brown of Grover, PA; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Cremation will take place at Fox Crematory, Rock Springs. Memorial services were held Monday, September 11, 2006, in Superior. Additional memorial services will be held Saturday, September 16, 2006, in Bentley Creek, PA.
GEORGE JR. ‘SKIP’ COLLINS. Passed away December 12, 2002 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. He was born on February 25, 1949 in Sayre, PA, a son of George, Sr. and Helen (Hoose) Collins. Skip was a member of the Christ Baptist Church. He loved to read and hunt and was an avid NASCAR fan and loved his work driving truck. Skip served four tours of duty with the U.S. Marine Corp attaining the rank of Lance Corporal. Three of his four tours of duty were served in Vietnam. He was the recipient of several decorations while serving with the U.S. Marine Corp. Skip was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Skip is survived by his wife of 30 years, Sandra at home; mother, Helen Collins of East Smithfield, PA; son, George (Christina) Collins III of Bentley Creek; daughter, Kimberly Bilbrey of Bentley Creek; three grandchildren; brother, Donald Collins of PA; sisters, Phylis (Clyde) Clark of East Smithfield, PA, Mary Hoffman of Granville Summit, PA, Donna Cole and friend, Gene Laylon of Williamsport, PA. He was predeceased in death by his father, George Collins, Sr.; sister, Barbara Collins and several aunts and uncles. Friends are invited to call at Roberts Funeral Home, Inc. 279 Main St., Wellsburg, NY on Monday, December 16, 2002 from 6 to 8 P.M. and on Tuesday, December 17, 2002 from 12 noon to 2 P.M. The funeral service will be held immediately following visitation at 2 P.M. at the funeral home. Rev. Vince Cooper and Pastor Rick Wulf will officiate. Interment will be in the spring in the Bentley Creek Cemetery. –Elmira Star Gazette
FLOYD L. COON
Floyd L. (Coonie) Coon, 70, Gillett, PA, died January 14, 1992
at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Floyd was a member of the Big Pond United
Methodist Church and the Ridgebury Volunteer Fire Department. He
was a retired employee of the Grand Union with 35 years of service. He
is survived by sisters, Mrs. Thelma Baldwin of Horseheads, NY, Phyllis
Butters of Corning, NY, and Helen DePrimo of Elmira, NY; daughters, Mrs.
GayLynne LeVan of Williamsport, PA and Mrs. Terry Snyder of Wyalusing,
PA; sons, William Reber of Ocala, FL and Craig Lutz of West Chester, PA;
six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was predeceased by his wife,
Pauline Coon, in 1989. Funeral services were held January 18 at the Olthof
Funeral Home in Elmira with the Rev. David Watkins officiating and interment
to be in Bentley Creek Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Big Pond
United Methodist Church Memorial Fund c/o Leland Robbins, RD2, Box 133,
Columbia Cross Roads, PA 16914. (TGR, Thursday, January 23, 1992)
LESTER COOPER
Lester Cooper, 81, of Gillett RD 1, died Monday, December 24,
1990. He was born March 16, 1909 in South Creek Township, son of Charles
and Bertha Dunbar Cooper. Mr. Cooper was a lifelong resident and farmer
in the Gillett area. He is survived by his wife, Arretta; daughter and
son-in-law, Barbara and Frank Matkosky, Painted Post, NY; son and daughter-in-law,
Norman and Ginger Cooper, Gillett RD 1; son, Ronald Cooper and companion,
Doris Patterson, also of Gillett RD 1; sisters, Anna Mae Welch of Gillett,
Alice Inman of Toccoa, GA; grandchildren, Cathie Matkosky, John Cooper
and Jamie Cooper; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his
brothers, Erwin and Bert; and by a sister, Frances Wood. Funeral and committal
services were held December 28 at the Roberts Funeral Home in Wellsburg
with the Rev. George Herrick officiating and interment to be in the Bentley
Creek Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Guthrie Home Care, Sayre,
PA 18840; Bradford County Citizens Health Foundation, Towanda, PA 18848;
South Creek Ambulance Association, Gillett, PA 16925 or the Gillett Baptist
Church Memorial Fund, Gillett, PA 16925. (TGR, Thursday, January 3, 1991)
COVELL Lillian C. CLARK, 95, of RR 3, Columbia Cross Roads, PA died Saturday, December 26, 1999 at home. She was born March 8, 1903 in Elmira, NY, the daughter of the late Elmer and Jessie Mosher Covell. Mrs. Clark is survived by a niece, Mrs. Pearl Marshall of Panellas Park, FL; a nephew, Maurice Covell of Elmira, NY; dear friends, Leone Phillips and Mary Lou Vosburgh. She was predeceased by her husband, Russell J. Clark. Funeral services were held at Roberts Funeral Home in Wellsburg, NY on December 29 with the Rev. Ralph Parkin officiating and interment to be in the Bentley Creek Cemetery, Bentley Creek, PA.
CRAIG - BERTHA E. FURMAN
Bertha E. Furman, 96, of Bentley Creek died Friday, December 7, 1990.
She was born December 8, 1894 in Bentley Creek, the daughter of Judd Thompson
and Letitia Craig. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Mary Harkness of Gillett
RD 1; son and daughter-in-law, Gordon and Shirley Furman of Athens; eight
grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews. Funeral and committal services were held December
9 at the Roberts Funeral Home in Wellsburg, NY with the Rev. Kelvin Jones
of the Bentley Creek Wesleyan Church officiating and burial to be in Bentley
Creek Cemetery. (TGR, Thursday, December 13, 1990)
DEWEY - Aber, Mrs. Hattie- aged 85, of 356 South Main Street, Elmira, died at the Arnot-Ogden hospital in Elmira Friday evening, Feb 8 (1946) She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. R J Ferguson at home, Mrs. Edythe Chapdelain of Toronto, Canada and Mrs. H C Moyer of California; a brother Elmer Dewey, of Miami, Fla, seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. The body was removed to the Soper mortuary here and will be taken to the Holly Funeral Home in Elmira Monday. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock. Burial will be in the Bentley Creek Cemetery.
DICKERSON - AMES, Evelyn
Age 76, of Sumter SC, formerly of Gillett, PA, passed away Saturday
Sept. 20, 2008, at Tuomey Hospital, Sumter, SC. Evelyn was born June 10,
1932 to the late Frank and Rosella Mercer Dickerson. She was predeceased
by brother, Robert Dickerson Jan. 22, 2008. She married Byron Ames, April
22, 1950. Surviving is her husband of 58 years; sons and daughters-in-law,
Donald and Jen of Gaffney SC, Gary and Christal of Dalzell SC, and Kelly
and Teresa of Bury St., Edmunds, England; 11 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren;
and sisters, Mary (Ken) Beauman, Dorothy Norton and Betty Austin all of
Gillett, PA; brothers, Jerry (Beverly) Dickerson of Elmira, NY, William
(Linda) Dickerson of Gallipolis, Ohio; and many nieces and nephews. In
addition, very special friends, Gerald and Linda Lands of Sumter, SC, and
Leone Phillips of Gillett, PA. Evelyn worked at the A and P plant in Horseheads,
NY and retired from Purolator in Elmira Heights, NY. She loved spending
time with her family, camping and playing Bingo. A Memorial Service will
be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at Berrytown Wesleyan
Church, Rev. Andrew Phillips officiating. Interment at Bentley Creek Cemetery
at the convenience of the family. Flowers will be furnished by the family.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 9/25/2008
Jeffery D. ELVIDGE, 38, of Towanda, PA passed away Saturday, February 17, 2007 unexpectedly at the Robert Packer Hospital. Born July 9, 1968 in Waverly, NY the son of Pete and Deborah Wilkinson Elvidge. He was a resident of Futures residential group home. He enjoyed daily participation in the SERVE program. Predeceased by Paternal grandparents James and Elma Elvidge formally of E. Smithfield, PA; and Maternal grandparents David and Bernice Wilkinson formally of Athens, PA. Survived by his Father Pete Elvidge and Jean Jones of Warwick, NY; Mother Deborah and Gary L. Wood of Bentley Creek, PA; brother Randy Elvidge of North Augusta, SC. Numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Family and friends may call Wednesday, February 21, 2007 at the Bentley Creek Baptist Church on the Berwick Turnpike from 5:00 to 7:00 PM; memorial service will follow at 7:00 PM with Pastor David Powell officiating. Burial will be in the Bentley Creek Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made to: Futures 201 3rd St., Towanda, PA 18848
JEFFREY D. ELVIDGE, 38 of Towanda, Pa., passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007, at the Robert Packer Hospital. Born July 9, 1968 in Waverly, N.Y., he was the son of Pete and Deborah Wilkinson Elvidge. He was a resident of Futures residential group home. He enjoyed daily participation in the SERVE program. He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, James and Elma Elvidge, formerly of East Smithfield, Pa., and his maternal grandparents, David and Bernice Wilkinson, formerly of Athens, Pa. He is survived by his father, Pete Elvidge and Jean Jones of Warwick, N.Y.; mother, Deborah and Gary L. Wood of Bentley Creek, Pa.; brother, Randy Elvidge of North Augusta, S.C.; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Family and friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007 at the Bentley Creek Baptist Church on the Berwick Turnpike. A memorial service will follow at 7 p.m. with Pastor David Powell officiating. Burial will be in the Bentley Creek Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made to: Futures, 201 Third St., Towanda, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review 2/20/2007
EVANS - MYRTLE STURDEVANT
Myrtle R. Sturdevant, 94, of East Smithfield, PA died Thursday,
September 5, 1991. She was born April 15, 1897 in Ridgebury Township, the
daughter of Daniel and Almedia Rightmire Evans. Mrs. Sturdevant was a member
of Grange for over 50 years and a member of the East Smithfield Garden
Club and the Troy Senior Citizens. She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law,
Carrie and Robert Walker of Elmira and Bernice and George McDonald of Big
Pond, son and daughter-in-law, Louis and Janice Sturdevant of East Smithfield;
sister, Valeda Buck of Elmira; seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren;
daughter-in-law, Helen Sturdevant of Athens; sisters-in-law, Viola Sturdevant,
Agnes Hancock and Mabel VanBoncoten, all of Elmira. Funeral services were
held at the Roberts Funeral Home in Wellsburg, NY on September 8 with interment
to be in Bentley Creek Cemetery, Bentley Creek. Friends wishing may contribute
to the East Smithfield Garden Club in care of Geraldine Keeler, East Smithfield,
PA 18817 in Mrs. Sturdevant's memory. (TGR, Thursday, September 12, 1991)
EVANS –VALEDA E. BUCK, 91, of Elmira, NY passed away Friday, January 6, 1995 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. Born March 8, 1903 in Ridgebury, PA, she was the daughter of Daniel and Almedia (Rightmire) Evans. She was a member of Riverside United Methodist Church, owned and operated Val’s Ceramic Shop for many years. She was retire from the Elmira Housing Authority, She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Rosemary Buck of Endicott, NY; nieces, Bernice (George) McDonald of Big Pond, PA, Carrie (Robert) Walker of Elmira; nephews, Louis (Janice) Sturdevant of East Smithfield, PA; three grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Barrett Funeral Home January 9 with the Rev. Donald Hoff officiating and interment to be in Bentley Creek Cemetery. –Elmira Star Gazette.
EVERSON –ARRETTA M. COOPER, age 81, of Gillett RR 1, PA passed away Wednesday, July 2, 1997 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Mrs. Cooper was a member of the Bradford County Homemakers Club. She was born July 11, 1915 in Smithfield Township, PA, the daughter of Eugene and Lucy Harris Everson. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara (Frank) Matkosky of Painted Post, NY; sons and daughters-in-law, Norman (Ginger) Cooper and Ronald (Doris) Cooper, both of Gillett RR 2; sister, Ora Wakely of Nelson, PA; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Lester, in 1990. Funeral services were held at the Roberts Funeral Home in Wellsburg, NY on July 4 with the Rev. Robert Weaver of the Gillett Baptist Church officiating and interment to be in Bentley Creek Cemetery, Bentley Creek, PA. –Canton Independent Sentinel.
JEFFREY E. FREEMAN, 21, of Gillett RD 3, died suddenly on Sunday, Feb. 19, 1989. He was born June 6, 1967 in Elmira, a son of Eugene and Patricia Wood Freeman. Jeff was a 1985 graduate of SRU High School and a former employee of Kennedy Valve Manufacturing Co. in Elmira. He is survived by his parents, Gene and Pat Freeman; a brother, Greg Freeman, all of Gillett RD 3, grandmothers; Mrs. Betty Freeman of Gillett RD 3 and Mrs. Mabel Wood of Milan; also several aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call at the Roberts Funeral Home, Wellsburg, on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral and committal service at the funeral home on Wednesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. John Lattimer officiating. Interment will be in Bentley Creek Cemetery at the convenience of the family. –Towanda Daily Review.
FREEMAN John Harold "Big John", age 52, of Gillett (Centerville), PA, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 18, 2005, at St. Joseph's Hospital. John was born October 20, 1953 in Elmira, NY, son of Betty J. (Leonard) Freeman and the late John H. Freeman. He was employed at Vulcraft and formerly worked with George Seeley Construction. John enjoyed going to races and spending time with his family and friends. Surviving are his fiancé, Dorene VanDewark of Wellsburg, NY; his mother, Betty J. Freeman of Gillett, PA; sister, Charlotte Mansfield and fiancé, Leonard Buckland of Elmira; brothers, Gene (Pat) Freeman and Mark (Deb) Freeman, all of Gillett, PA; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous friends. His father, John Henry Freeman; nephew, Jeff; and brother-in-law, Richard Mansfield, predeceased John. Family and friends are invited to call Wednesday, December 21, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Thursday, December 22, 2005, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Roberts Funeral Home, Inc., 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY. Funeral services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 3 p.m. Thursday, with Rev. Edward Crandall officiating. Interment will take place in Bentley Creek Cemetery in the spring.
HALSTEAD, Joseph S. Of Centerville, Pa
Age 84 of RD # 3 Gillett, PA (Centerville) died Tuesday, June 16, 1998
at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Elmira, NY. Born July 19, 1913, he was
the son of the late Smith and Nancy Lawlor Halstead. Joe was a member
of the Loyal Order of the Moose, Lodge #517, Elmira, NY. He was predeceased
by a brother, Merrill Halstead. Mr. Halstead is survived by beloved
friend, Eleanor Bilinski of Centerville, Pa; daughters, JoAnn (Ralph) Nichols,
and Joyce (Dennis) Sullivan both of Centerville, PA; Son William (Elisabeth)
Halstead of Owego, NY; sisters, Kathryn Ruuspakke of Horseheads, NY, and
Ellen Lusk of Arizona; brother, Kenneth Halstead of Chemung, NY; 9 grandchildren,
and 10 great grandchildren; also several nieces and nephews. Friends
may call at Roberts Funeral Home, Inc., Wellsburg, NY, Thursday evening
7-9 PM. Funeral and committal services there immediately following
at 9 PM. Interment Bentley Creek cemetery, Bentley Creek, PA at the
convenience of the family. In Lieu of flowers, friends may contribute
to the Tri-County Ambulance Fund in care of Diane Husted, RD#3 Box 76,
Gillett, PA 16925 or the Ridgebury Little League, in care of Dennis Sullivan,
RD#3 Box 56 Gillett, PA 16925.
HAYES Robert Kent
Age 79, of Bentley Creek, PA, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2007,
at his home, of cardiopulmonary arrest. Bob was born on July 22, 1928 in
Bath, New York, the son of Lawrence G. and Eleanor (Gray) Hayes. He was
the husband of Lois (Cleveland) Hayes, to whom he was married on September
12, 1948. The couple had 59 happy years together. Bob was a Bentley Creek
resident for over 52 years. For several years he and his father, Lawrence
Hayes, owned and operated the Hayes Aluminum Awnings Company in Wellsburg,
NY. After, Bob worked for many years as a road construction heavy equipment
operator, and was part of the International Union of Operating Engineers,
Local #542. Bob was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and was
a kind and loyal friend to many area residents. He was an avid fisherman
and a great storyteller with a wonderful sense of humor and curiosity about
life and people. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved Bob
Hayes. Survivors include his loving wife, Lois; his son, Martin "Marty"
Hayes of Bentley Creek, PA; his three daughters, Karen Hazelton of Covington,
PA, Terry Clark of Painted Post, NY, and Laurie Hayes of Pittsburgh, PA;
his grandchildren, Aaron Greene, Evan Greene, Tiffany Palm, Kimberly Kulcavage,
Mike Clark, Tim, Scott, Andy, and Travis Hazelton; five great-grandchildren;
and his brother, Jerry Hayes of Ocala, FL. Family and friends are invited
to call from 1 to 3 p.m., Thursday, December 27, 2007, at the Roberts Funeral
Home, Inc., 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY. Bob's funeral will follow at
3:00 p.m., Thursday, December 27, 2007, at the funeral home. Interment
will be in the Bentley Creek Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Published in the Star-Gazette from 12/25/2007 - 12/26/2007.
HEINZELMAN –MABEL C. DICKERSON, 63, of Gillett, passed away Monday, May 19, 2003, at the Bradford County Manor, W. Burlington Township. Born May 29, 1939, in Passaic, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Anna Goodell Heinzelman. Surviving are: her husband, Robert Dickerson; sons, Robert E. (Terri) Dickerson Jr., of Elmira, NY, Frank (Jackie) Dickerson, of Gillett, Walter (Debbie) Dickerson, of Gillett, Lee (Cheryl) Dickerson, of W. Burlington, and Christopher Dickerson, of Gillett; daughters, Rosemary (Jeffery) Ammerman, of Ulster, and Patricia (Butch) Randolph-Jennings, of Columbia Cross Roads; 14 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; brother, Duke (Donna) Heinzelman, of Monroeton,; sister, Doris (Donald) Ammerman of Ulster; numerous nieces and nephews; brothers-in-law, Jerome (Beverly) Dickerson and William (Linda) Dickerson; sisters-in-law, Dorothy (Leo) Norton, Evelyn (Bill) Ames, Mary (Kenny) Beauman and Betty Austin. Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday, May 23, 2003, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home, Inc., 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY. The funeral and committal service will be held there Friday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Rick Wolf officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Bentley Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorial donations be directed to: Robert Dickerson, RR3 Box 253, Gillett, Pa. to help offset expenses incurred during Mabel’s illness. Mabel’s family wishes to express a special thank you to Teresa Jennings and Bambi Jackson for the loving care that they gave Mabel. –Towanda Daily Review.
DOT E. HELMAN, Corning, NY died January 5, 1999 at Corning Hospital after an extended illness. She is survived by her daughter, Carol R. Smith of Bentley Creek, PA; grandsons, Glenn Smith of Sylvania, PA and Douglas Smith of Elmira, NY; granddaughter, Julie Smith of Columbia Cross Roads, PA; three great-grandchildren; a sister and four brothers; several nieces and nephews; friend, Yuonne Stervandent; family friend, David M. Hall. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert C. Helman and her grandson, Barry R. Smith. Funeral services were held January 8 at the Roberts Funeral Home in Wellsburg, NY and the Rev. Donald Knapp officiating and burial to be in Bentley Creek Cemetery. “Troy Gazette-Register,” Troy, PA Thursday, January 14, 1999
HENRY Harry J. Age 85, of Bentley Creek, PA, passed away on October 23, 2006 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA, of chronic lung disease. His one regret in life was smoking in his younger years. He was born on October 16, 1921 in Lawrenceville, PA, son of the late Mark and Rebecca Fish Henry. Harry served his country with the U.S. Army Company "L" in WWII from 1940 to 1945 where he served in the Philippines. He worked in a variety of jobs retiring from Facet in 1986. Harry loved and lived to dance, enjoyed music, golf and bowling weekly in two leagues. He became quite a baker in his later years, making homemade pies and cakes. He was proud to be called "Mr. Flexible" by his family, which gave all of us a good laugh. He attended His Tabernacle Family Church in Horseheads, NY, and was a former member of the Elmira Heights American Legion and VFW. Harry was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Doris Chamberlain Henry in 2002. He is survived by his son, Harry "Tom" (Vicki) Henry of Bentley Creek, PA; daughters, Marcy (Dale) Lenox of Chalfont, PA, and Lynn Henry (Dean Hill) of Longmont, CO; brother, Harold Henry (Nina Lencki), both of Horseheads, NY; very special friend, Anita Hinton of Horseheads, NY; sister-in-law, Donna Chamberlain of Columbia Cross Roads, PA; eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to call at the Roberts Funeral Home, Inc., 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY, on Wednesday, October 25, from 5 to 8 p.m. Funeral and committal services will be held at the funeral home Thursday, October 26, 2006, at 1:00 p.m. with Harry's special friend, Dr. Micheal Spencer (The Rev.) officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Bentley Creek Cemetery, Bentley Creek, PA. The family graciously declines flowers and asks that donations be made to the American Lung Association, Elmira Heights American Legion, or to His Tabernacle Family Church, 70 Old Ithaca Road, Horseheads, NY 14845. Envelopes will be provided at the funeral home.
HERRINGTON - NANCY L. McLAIN
Nancy L. McLain, 34, Troy RR 2, PA, died Friday, July 22, 1994.
She was born November 25, 1959 in Springfield, MA, daughter of Neil and
Evelyn Herrington. Mrs. McLain was a member of the Bentley Creek Wesleyan
Church. She was a registered nurse and a former employee of the Troy Community
Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Philip; children, Andrea and
Scott Kelsall; sister, Laurie Dunn of Towanda; parents, Neil and Evelyn
Herrington of Florida, formerly of Troy; grandfather, Gilbert Hawkins of
Troy; also several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Funeral and committal
services were held at the Bentley Creek Wesleyan Church on July 25 with
the Rev. Harry Barrigar and the Rev. James Brown officiating and interment
to be in the Bentley Creek Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Roberts
Funeral Home in Wellsburg. Friends may contribute to the Bentley Creek
Wesleyan Church Memorial Fund. (TGR, Thursday, August 4, 1994)
HILL Malcolm Douglass Age 84, of Gillett, PA, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2004, at the VA Medical Center in Bath, New York. He was born September 28, 1919, the son of the late Rev. Charles and Ruth (Douglass) Hill. Malcolm was a member of the Bentley Creek Wesleyan Church, a member of the Tobyhanna, PA, American Legion, served in the USAF during WWII and the Korean War. He loved music and enjoyed singing. Malcolm is survived by his wife of 57 years, Violet (Chamberlain) Hill; son, Douglass M. (Janice) Hill of Sayre, PA; daughter, Sherryl Hill of Gillett, PA; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Rev. David L. (Ellen) Hill of Amherst, NY; sister, Shirley West of Pickens, SC; and a very special cousin, Janet Williamson of Rochester, IN. In addition to his parents, Malcolm was preceded in death by his brother, Rev. Harland Hill. Family and friends are invited to the Bentley Creek Wesleyan Church on Tuesday, September 7, 2004, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Funeral services will be held immediately following visitation at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Harry Barrigar officiating. Interment will be in the Bentley Creek Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Malcolm's name to the Bentley Creek Wesleyan Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Roberts Funeral Home, Inc., 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY.
HOLTON Larry William
Age 49, of Bentley Creek, PA, passed away at home in his sleep on December
26, 2007. Born June 25, 1958 in Troy Hospital, a son of the late Lulu L.
and Gerald U. Holton of Columbia Cross Roads, PA. He enjoyed hunting, fishing
and enjoying nature. Larry is survived by his wife, Diana; his children,
Ryan (Nicky) Holton, Bentley Creek, Amanda (Jason) Holton, Athens, Derrick
Holton, Scranton, PA; seven grandchildren; stepchildren, Daniel Hicks,
Bentley Creek, Mike Hicks, Philadelphia; brothers, Gerald O. Holton (Susan
R. Bambacie), and Gary (Theresa) Holton, both of Waverly, NY; sister, Sally
Howe, Big Flats; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Family will receive
relatives and friends at the Kalec Funeral Home, Sunday, December 30, 2007,
from 2-4 p.m. followed by his Funeral Service immediately following at
4 p.m. Burial at the convenience of the family in Bentley Creek Cemetery.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 12/29/2007.
HOOSE Theodore B. "Ted" Of Bentley Creek, PA Age 78, of Monkey Run Road, Gillett, PA, was born December 14, 1926 in Athens, PA, the son of the late Arthur and Laura (Brown) Hoose. "Ted" went home peacefully to be with his Lord on Monday, October 31, 2005, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Beatrice "Bea" (Hill) Hoose; beloved daughters, Cheryl Byerly and Robin (Steve) Nero, both of Bentley Creek, PA, Tammey (Robert) Steele of Mechanicsburg, PA; much-loved grandchildren, David, Samantha, Crystal, Matthew, Rodney, Keith, and Jenny; adored great-grandchildren, Trystan and Dillon; sisters, Janet McDermott of Bentley Creek, PA, Loretta (Paul) VanDyke of Athens, PA; Alice (Burdge) Monro of Canton, PA, Charlotte Salter of Farmerville, LA; sister-in-laws, Florence Hoose of Troy, PA, LaVara Hoose of North Carolina; along with several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Harold in 1958; sister, Louise Stanton in 1997; brother, Robert in 1999. "Ted" was an over the road truck driver for 41 years. He retired from the former Millbrook Bakery in Elmira and was a member of the teamsters. After his retirement, "Ted" drove his own truck for several years. He was a member of the Bentley Creek Baptist Church, serving as deacon, trustee, and usher. He loved hunting, fishing, and gardening; but most of all he loved his Church and his many friends in the Church. He often referred to them as his 'second family'. He was also a member of the Gillett Senior Center. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY, on Thursday, November 3, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral Services honoring "Ted's" life will follow the visitation at 8:00 p.m. Pastor Bill Bardo, his pastor and friend, will celebrate the services. Interment will take place privately and at the convenience of the family in the Bentley Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the Bentley Creek Baptist Church, 134-A Berwick Turnpike, Gillett, PA 16925. "Ted": We love you! Husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. We will miss you and love you always!
HOOVER Albert K.
Age 81, of Bentley Creek, PA, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2007, at
his home surrounded by his family. He is the husband of Vera E. (Young)
Hoover whom he married on July 5, 1946. The couple had 60 wonderful years
together. Family and friends are invited to call from 3:00-6:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, June 26, 2007, at the Roberts Funeral Home, Inc., 279 Main Street,
Wellsburg, NY. Funeral services will be held at the conclusion of calling
hours at 6:00 p.m. with Rev. Andrew J. Phillips of Berrytown Wesleyan Church
officiating. Burial will be in Bentley Creek Cemetery on Wednesday, June
27, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. Albert was born on May 5, 1926 in Wyalusing, PA.
He was the son of the late Minor and Mabel (Bennett) Hoover. Albert was
a World War II Army veteran, serving in both the European and Pacific Theatres.
He was a Machinist for the Hilliard Corporation in Elmira, NY, for over
33 years. Albert attended the Berrytown Wesleyan Church where he was an
usher, and was a past Trustee in the Bentley Creek Baptist Church. He was
also a former member of the VFW and Moose Lodge in Sayre, PA, and is a
member of the Ridgebury Sportsman's Club. Survivors include Albert's wife,
Vera; his son, Albert K. (Elaine) Hoover, Jr. of Fairfax Station, VA; his
daughter, Regina P. (Garry) "Jeanie and Jake" Inman of Ridgebury Twp, PA;
his grandchildren, Jacob, Jennifer, and Jessica Inman, Jodi (Randy) Strait,
Kelly Hoover and Michael Hoover, his special great-granddaughter, Kristina;
his brother, Donald (Florence) Hoover of Lakeland, FL; his sister, Pearlena
(Edward) Zubris of Towanda, PA; along with several nieces and nephews.
Albert was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Gail Lynn Hoover,
who passed away on October 2, 1971; his brother, Edward Hoover; his sisters,
Virginia Rickard, Garnetta Collins, Clarice Hawley, and Elizabeth Hoover.
HUNISINGER –DORIS A. HOWE, 74, of RR 1 Milan, Pa. formerly of
Columbia Cross Roads went to be with the Lord, Jan. 11, 2003 following
an extended illness. Doris was born Jan. 10, 1929 in Sayre, Pa. the
daughter of Clyde N. and Beulah Bennett Hunsinger. She was a past
member of the Church of God and President of the Columbia Cross Roads Birthday
Club for several years. She was a caring mother, grandmother and
great-grandmother. She enjoyed playing the organ and creating wedding
cakes. Doris was predeceased by a brother Clyde L. Hunsinger.
She is survived by her husband LaVern, of 32 years, at home, daughter Susan
Hutchinson of Sayre, Pal; son Dennis N. and Dorene Webster of Elmira, N.Y.;
daughter, Bonnie and Ray Austin, of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa.; daughter
Karen and Ken Crandall of Sun City West, AZ; son terry and Ronda Howe,
of Horseheads, N.Y.; son Rick Howe and his fiancée Tina Bishop,
of Barton, N.Y.; son Mark and Peggy Webster of Bismark, N.D.; son Jody
and Wendy Howe, of Troy, Pa.; son Garry and Melissa Howe, of Indian Town
Gap, Pa.; 20 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; one niece and two
nephews; a brother Glenn R. and Mary Hunsinger, Sr., of Horseheads, N.Y.
The family will receive guests from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16.
The memorial service will follow at 3 p.m. at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral
Home, 225 S. Main St., Athens, Pa. The Rev. Eric Ferguson, pastor
of the Bentley Creek Wesylan Church will be officiating. Burial will
be at the convenience of the family in the Bentley Creek Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be directed to the Area Agency on Aging, 220 Main
St., Towanda, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review.
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