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by Joyce M. Tice Formatted & Published by Joyce M. Tice
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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) |
ALLYN Miss Jessie-72, lifelong resident of Springfield, died on Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Charles Allyn of East Smithfield. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Burr G Tobey of Maywood, Calif; a brother, Hugh Allyn of Ulster and several nieces and nephews. The body is at the Soper and Vickery Funeral Home in Troy where funeral services will be held Monday at 2 pm. Rev. Willard Dekker will officiate with burial in Big Pond cemetery
BELT –MARY JEAN GRACE, 79, of Sullivan Street, Berwick, Maine, died Monday July 15, 2002 at Dover Rehabilitation & Living Center, following a period of declining health. She was born in Los Angeles, California on August 13, 1922, the daughter of James and Myra Belt. She had lived in this area since 1990, having previously resided in Big Pond, PA for 44 years of her marriage to Warren B. Grace, who died in 1989. While growing up in California, she attended school and socialized with many famous individuals and actors. Three of her friends included actors Jimmy Stewart, Lucille Ball and Mickey Rooney. Race car driver Phil Hill, America’s first Formula One race car champion, taught her to drive around 1960. During World War II, she worked as a riveter for McDonnell Douglas, helping to build airplanes. Mrs. Grace was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed her family, music and dancing. Surviving family members include a daughter, Suzanne Nurnberg of Franklin, Mass.; three sons, John Grace of Rochester, Jeff Grace of Sanbornville and Chris Grace of Walton, NY; a sister, Virginia Belt of Pacific Paliscades, CA; nine grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Family members and friends may call Thursday from 8 to 10 a.m. at H.J. Grondin & Son Funeral Home, 177 North Main Street, Rochester, NH. Funeral services will follow at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. Wayne Nelson, pastor of the Church of God in Rochester will officiate. Burial will be later in Big Pond Cemetery in Pennsylvania. –Elmira Star Gazette.
BELT Mary Jean GRACE, AGE 71, Formerly of Big Pond, PA passed away on Monday July 15, 2002 at the Dover Rehabilitation and Living Center, NH. She was born in LosAngeles, CA on August 12, 1922, the daughter of James and Myra Belt. She lived in Big Pond, PA for 44 years of her marriage to Warren B. Grace, who died in 1989. A graveside service was held, Monday, July 22 at the Big Pond Cemetery, Big Pond, PA, with the Reverend Alison Grove officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Gerald W. Vickery Jr. Funeral Home, Troy, PA. TGR
BONNET - ELSIE HOPPAUGH
Elsie (Bonnet) Hoppaugh, age 85, of Columbia Cross Roads, PA,
passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at the Bradford County Manor,
Troy, PA. She was born on August 27, 1915 in Newark, NJ, a daughter of
the late William and Elise (Claus) Bonnet. Elsie was the widow of
the late R. Leroy Hoppaugh who passed away on February 24, 1999. While
living in New Jersey, Elsie was an active member of the Eastern Star, the
Califon Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary and the Fairmount Volunteer Fire
Company Auxiliary. She volunteered at Robert Packer Hospital and was an
active member of the Troy Community Hospital Auxiliary, giving almost 20
years of volunteer service at both hospitals. Elsie also volunteered her
time tutoring children at the Springfield Elementary School in reading
skills as well as tuturing in the Laubach Literacy Program. She and
LeRoy were couriers for the American Red Cross blood drives for several
years. She is survived by her son, Raymond (Joann) Hoppaugh of Columbia
Cross Roads, PA; daughter, Jane (Rick) Carlsen-Stapleton of Sayre, PA;
four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband,
she was predeceased by sisters, Julia Bonnett Voorheis and Dorthea Bonnet
Flavell. Services were held March 17 at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy
with the Rev. Dale Russell officiating and interment to be in Hillside
Cemetery, Big Pond, PA. (TGR, Thursday, March 22, 2001)
BRACKMAN –MYRTLE IRENE BRACKMAN MOTT, age 87, of Troy passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2000, at Towanda Memorial Hospital. She was born on Aug. 10, 1913, in Shunk, a daughter of the late Charles and Ina Bell (Lewis) Brackman. Myrtle attended a variety of churches in the Troy area. She was a member of the Troy Senior Citizens, and a 50 year member of the Windfall Grange. Myrtle was also a member and past noble grand of the Golden Star Rebekah Lodge No. 462 in Troy. She was an avid gardener and card player who enjoyed penny bingo at Hillcrest Apartments. Myrtle is survived by her sons, Kenneth (Gloria) Mott of Big Pond and William (JoAnne) Mott of Greenville, S.C.; a daughter, Doris (Harold) Sargeant of Converse, Texas; 11 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband, Roy Edkin, second husband, Franklin C. Mott; son Thomas L. Mott; grandson William R. Mott; sister, Nellie Denkenberger; and brother, John Brackman. Friends may call at the Gerald W. Vickery Jr. Funeral Home Inc., 110 W. Main St., Troy on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2000, from noon to 2 p.m. The funeral service will immediately follow at the funeral home at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Lynn Ensign officiating. Interment will be in Big Pond Cemetery. (Same as Hillside Cemetery) –Towanda Daily Review
BRACKMAN Myrtle Irene MOTT, age 87, of Troy, Pa, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2000 at Towanda Memorial Hospital. She was born on August 10, 1913 in Shunk, PA, a daughter of the late Charles and Ina Bell (Lewis) Brackman. Myrtle attended a variety of churches in the troy area. She was a member of the troy Senior Citizens, and a 50 year member of the Windfall Grange. Myrtle was also a member and past Noble Grand of the Golden Star Rebekah Lodge #462 in Troy, PA. She was an avid gardener and card player who enjoyed penny bingo at Hillcrest Apts. Myrtle is survived by her sons, Kenneth (Gloria) Mott of Big Pond, PA, and William (JoAnne) Mott of Greensville, SC; daughter Doris (Harold) Sargeant of Converse, TX; 11 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-granddaughter; numerous nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her first husband, Roy EDKIN; second husband, Franklin C. Mott; son, Thomas L. Mott; grandson, William R. Mott; sister, Nellie Denkenberger; brother, John Brackman. Friends called at the Gerald W. Vickery Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., 110 West Main St., Troy, PA on Saturday, October 7. 2000 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. The funeral service was immediately following at the funeral home at 2 pm with the Reverend Lynn Ensign officiating. Interment was in Big Pond Cemetery. “Troy Gazette-Register,” Troy, PA Thursday, October 12, 2000
FRANK O. CAMP
Frank O. Camp, 81, of Columbia Cross Roads RR 2, PA, passed away
Tuesday, December 10, 1996. He was born August 14, 1915 in Towanda, PA
to Louis and Emma Lou Bailey Camp. Mr. Camp was a former employee of American
LaFrance Corp., Elmira, NY. He is survived by daughters, Ruth Vanderpool
of Hainesville, GA, Mary Wood of Tioga, PA, Frankie Camp of Big Pond, PA
and Linda Leonard of Houston, TX; sons, John Knapp of Crewe, VA, Ralph
Knapp of Troy, PA, Frank Camp Jr. of Zephryhills, FL, Alfred Camp of Wellsboro,
Charles Camp of Tioga, Bill Camp also of Tioga and Michael Camp of Battle
Creek, MI; sisters, Laura Covey of Odessa, NY, Helen Stevey of New York
state and Lillian McIntire of Wyalusing, PA; brother, Leonard Camp of Monroeton;
39 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews. Mr. Camp was predeceased by a son, Robert Camp
in 1951 and brothers, Arthur and Albert Camp. Funeral services were held
at the Roberts Funeral Home in Wellsburg, NY on December 13 with the Rev.
John Thomson, pastor of the Big Pond Methodist Church, officiating and
interment to be in Hillside Cemetery, Big Pond. (TGR, Thursday, December
19, 1996) [Note from Karen CAMP "Hackett - Hi Joyce, I was on line last
night doing some research. I ran across my grandfather's obituary and I
wanted to let you know that my grandfather Frank O. Camp was predeceased
by a son Robert Knapp in 1951 not Robert Camp. My grandfather married my
grandmother who was a widow with five children last name Knapp even though
they married and he helped to raise these children theynever used his last
name, they had 6 additional children with the last name Camp.]
PHELPS ‘CARLTON’ CAMPBELL, age 85, passed away Saturday, Aug. 7, 2004, at the Bradford County Manor. Phelps was born Oct. 1, 1916, in Windham, Pa., the son of the late Harry and Alta (Wakley) Campbell. He was a member of the Big Pond Methodist Church. Phelps loved to fish and bowl. Phelps is survived by his son, Gary Campbell of Athens; daughters, Leah (Philip) Seymour of Big Pond, Betsy Owens of Elmira, N.Y., and Doris (Seward) Spencer of Elmira Heights, N.Y.; eight grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; and his brother, Louis (Clara) Campbell of East Smithfield. In addition to his parents, Phelps was preceded in death by his wife, Helen B. Campbell. Friends may call at the Roberts Funeral Home Inc., 279 Main St., Wellsburg, N.Y. on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2004, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Funeral services will be held immediately following visitation. Burial will be at the Hillside Cemetery. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff on 3 West at the Bradford County Manor for their wonderful care of Phelps. Also in lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Big Pond Methodist Church, Big Pond.
CLARK - Martha Clark Allen - (1930) Widow of Allison Allen, died last Friday, July 18th in her Springfield township home after and eleven day illness of measles. An unusually wide circle of friends and relatives mourn her loss. She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Orpha Miller and Miss Jessie Allen at home; Daisy of Elmira; Mattie of Athens; Mrs. Wesley Berry of Springfield; three sons, Charles of East Smithfield; Hugh of Ulster; Max of Springfield; nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Edith Bullock of Springfield; a brother Willis G Clark of Elmira; a half brother Timothy Leonard of Big Pond. The funereal was held at the family home Sunday at 2 pm. The Rev Mr. Mitchell officiated. Burial in the Pig Pond cemetery.
COLE –NETTIE M. DUNBAR, 68, of Big Pond, Pa.; died Thursday April 11, 1985. Born Sept. 11, 1916, in the Alba area near Armenia Mountain, she was the daughter of Charles and Mabel Leonard Cole. She was a member of Big Pond United Methodist, the Ondawa Grange #174, and the Big Pond 39ers. She is survived by her husband Harry; two daughters; Mrs. Robert (Sandra) Wilcox of Elmira Heights, N.Y., and Mrs. Robert (Nancy) Burns of Danville, Va.; two sons; Ronald Dunbar of Horseheads, N.Y., and Duane Dunbar of Big Pond; two brothers, Walter Cole of Snedekerville, Pa., and Charles Cole of Philadelphia; ten grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at the Big Pond United Methodist Church in Big Pond, Pa., Sunday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Michael Trimmer officiating. In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute to the Big Pond United Methodist Church memorial fund. Arrangements are under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home, Wellsburg, N.Y. –Towanda Daily Review. (Buried Hillside Cemetery, Big Pond.)
CRAIG - Wanda Jean (Craig) Lee, 80, of Springfield, Pa., passed away on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008, at her home. She was the loving wife of Theodore E. "Ted" Lee. The couple married on July 1, 1955 and had 52 happy years together. Funeral services and burial in Hillside Cemetery will be private and at the convenience of Jean's family. Arrangements are entrusted to the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home Inc., 110 West Main Street, Troy, Pa. Jean was born on July 21, 1927 in Big Pond, Pa. She was the daughter of the late Benjamin H. and Gladys A. (Grace) Craig. Jean graduated from Troy High School, class of 1946. She worked for the Remington-Rand Corp. for 28 years. Jean was a life member of the Big Pond United Methodist Church, and was a member of the 39er's Club. To Jean, family was the most important thing in the world. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was an excellent cook and baker; no one could a better German chocolate cake than Jean could. Her family will sadly miss Jean. They include her husband Ted, her sons: Richard (Barbara) Craig of Owego, N.Y. and Steven (Annette) Lee of Springfield, Pa., her daughter Penny (Joe) Kenyon of Springfield, Pa., her grandchildren: Jon (Summer) Craig, Michael Craig, Kendra (Kip) Seaver, Danielle (Rob) Congdon, Christopher Lee, Jessica Lee, Eric (Greta) Kenyon, Jason Lee and friend Emily Harkness, her great grandchildren: Saydi, Skie, Cameron, Stone, Chad, and a soon to be expected great grandson. Her family also includes her brother Robert (Doris Ann) Craig of Milan, Pa., her sister Arlene Snedicor of Athens, Pa., and many nieces and nephews. Jean was predeceased by her parents, her brothers: Stewart and Joe Craig, and her sisters: Wilma Stewart and Mary Wilcox. The family has asked that to honor Jean's memory, memorial contributions may be make to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave. Fl. 17, Chicago, Ill. 60601-7633. - Published in the Towanda Daily Review 1/8/2008.
CRAIG - WILMA C. STEWART
Wilma C. Stewart, 82, of the Bradford County Manor, Burlington, PA
died Thursday, January 25, 1996. She was born August 22, 1913 in Big Pond,
PA, the daughter of Benjamin Craig and Gladys Grace Craig. Mrs. Stewart
was a member of the Big Pond United Methodist Church and the Thirty Niners
Ladies Club. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Doris and Vern
Vosburg of East Smithfield, PA; daughter, Carol Adams of Wysox, PA; sisters,
Arlene Snedicor of Sayre, PA and Jean Lee of Big Pond; brother, Robert
Craig of Big Pond; nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; several
nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by husbands, Leslie Schill and
Guy Stewart; sister, Mary Wilcox; and brothers, Joe and Stuart Craig. Funeral
services were held at the Roberts Funeral Home in Wellsburg, NY on January
27 with the Rev. Albert Craig officiating and interment to be in Hillside
Cemetery in Big Pond. (TGR Thursday, February 1, 1996)
BRIAN JAY DUNBAR
Brian Jay Dunbar, 33, of New York City and formerly of Big Pond,
PA, died Tuesday, November 26, 1991 at the Cabrini Medical Center, New
York City, after a brief illness. Brian was a 1976 graduate of Troy High
School and a 1980 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. He
worked summers during college at the Berkshire Playhouse, Stockbridge,
MA. Since college he'd worked on Broadway for Iron Mountain Productions.
He was assistant company manager for Social Security, The New Odd Couple,
The Real Thing, Brighton Beach Memoirs and Biloxi Blues. He was road company
manager for Broadway Sound and was company manager for the Whoopi Goldberg
Show, Jerome Robbins' Broadway and most recently, Neil Simon's Lost in
Yonkers. He is survived by his parents, Dilmon and Lola Dunbar, brother
and sister-in-law, Dale and Traci, all of Big Pond; another brother and
sister-in-law, Gene and Olwen of Torrance, CA; sister and brother-in-law,
Karen and James Kilzer of Buffalo, NY; nephews and nieces, Brad and Seth
Kilzer, Tyler and Jonathan Dunbar, Christine Dunbar; very good friends,
Glen Gardali and Helga Jones. Funeral services were held November 30 at
the Roberts Funeral Home in Wellsburg, NY with the Rev. David Watkins officiating
and interment to be in Hillside Cemetery, Big Pond. The family wishes memorials
to be sent to the Bradford County Library, RR 3, Troy, PA 16947 or a charity
of one's choice. (TGR, Thursday, December 5, 1991)
DUNBAR –DORIS J. (DUNBAR) CRAIG, age 84 of Big Pond, PA passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2005 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Lena (Kellogg) Dunbar. Doris was born on June 3, 1920 in Big Pond, PA. She was a member of the Big Pond United Methodist Church, a member of the Republican Women’s in Bradford County, PA and a member of the 49ers. Doris attended school in Elmira Heights, NY and graduated from Troy High School. Doris is survived by sons, Wendell (Nancy) Craig of New York City, James (Connie) Craig of Towanda, PA and Ben (Donna) Craig of Towanda, PA; daughters, Connie (Gary) Tiffany of Sayre, PA and Laurie (Garret) Madsen of Oakhurst, CA; twelve grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Shirley (Bob) Greenough of Big Pond, PA; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, her husband, T. Stuart Craig; brothers, Earl and Leslie Dunbar; and a sister, Thelma Rice, preceded Doris in death. Family and friends are invited to call at Roberts Funeral Home, Wellsburg, NY on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday March 16th at the Big Pond United Methodist Church, there will be visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. with funeral services immediately following. The Reverend Nettie Treat will be officiating. Interment will be at the Big Pond Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Doris’ name may be directed to the Big Pond United Methodist Church, Big Pond, PA. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Roberts Funeral Home, 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY. –Elmira Star Gazette.
HARRY J. DUNBAR
Harry J. Dunbar, 81, of Big Pond, PA died Friday, January 11,
1991. He was born July 23, 1909 in East Smithfield Township, son of Etta
May and Stanley Dunbar. He was a member of the Big Pond United Methodist
Church and was an active 39-year charter member and first president of
the Big Pond Lions Club. He was predeceased by his wife Hattie and
granddaughter, Pamela Dunbar. He is survived by daughter and son-in-law,
Sandra and Robert Wilcox of Elmira Heights, daughter, Nancy Burns of Key
West, FL, sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Vera Dunbar of Horseheads
and Duane and Donna Dunbar of Big Pond; sisters, Ruth Mitchell of East
Smithfield and Mrs. Dorothy Chamberlain of Bentley Creek; ten grandchildren;
seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services
were held January 14 at the Big Pond United Methodist Church with the Rev.
David Watkins officiating and burial to be in Hillside Cemetery, Big Pond.
Arrangements were by the Roberts Funeral Home in Wellsburg, NY. Contributions
may be directed to the Big Pond United Methodist Church Memorial Fund in
care of Leland Robbins, RD 2, Columbia Cross Roads, PA 16914. (TGR, Thursday,
January 17, 1991)
DUNBAR, Helen B. Campbell, age 81, formerly of Big Pond, PA, died January 8, 1997 in Laporte, PA. Mrs. Campbell was born in East Troy, PA, the daughter of the late Frank and Bessie Smith Dunbar. She was a member of the Big Pond Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Phelps (Carlton) Campbell; daughters and sons-in-law, Doris and Seward Spencer of Elmira Heights, NY, Leah and Phillip Seymour of Columbia Cross Roads RR 2, PA and Betsy (Ray) Owens of Austinville, PA; sisters, Marjorie Goodrich and Hazel Harkness of Gillett, PA; brother, Frank Dunbar of East Troy; eight grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Roberts Funeral Home in Wellsburg, NY on January 12 with the Rev. John Thomson officiating and interment to be in Hillside Cemetery, Big Pond. Contributions may be made to the Big Pond United Methodist Church in care of Anita Fay, Box 224, RR 3, Columbia Cross Roads, PA 16914 in Helen’s memory.
DUNBAR - MONTANYE
Madeline Dunbar Age 84, Bentley Creek, PA, joined the angels on August
4, 2005 at Towanda Memorial Hospital, Towanda, PA. She was born in Big
Pond, PA, on January 15, 1921 to Romie and Coral Smith Dunbar. She was
a 1938 graduate of Troy High School. She was a graduate of Del Kader French
School of Beauty Culture in Elmira, NY. In the early 1940's she operated
a beauty shoppe from her home in Big Pond and also helped her husband run
the Big Pond Grocery Store. They later moved to Bentley Creek and always
lived in the Tuton House. She was a telephone operator for the Bentley
Creek Exchange. Her greatest interests in life were her home and family.
She loved children and was a Girl Scout and 4-H leader. She was predeceased
by her husband, La Rue on February 21, 2005 after 63 years of marriage.
She is survived by children, Diane (Roy) Andrus of Columbia Cross Roads,
PA, Gail (Charles) Roberson of Casselberry, Florida, Dr. LaRue R. (Nancy)
Montanye of Muncy, PA and Jan Marie (Hugo) Castillo of Manzanillo, Mexico;
her grandchildren, Lisa Williams (Tom Padikal), Rick (Sue) Williams, Charles
David (Jeri) Roberson, Kimberly (Phillip) Powell, Pamela and Mark Montanye,
Hugo, Jr., Karla, Kevin and Derek Castillo; great-grandchildren, Caylin
and Derrick Williams, Joshua and Lauren Roberson and Madison Powell; also
survived by sister, Eudora Bovier; brother, Dilmon (Lola) Dunbar; and sister-in-law,
Carol Montanye; brother-in-law, Ansel Young; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by brother, Sinclair Dunbar; brothers and sisters-in-law,
Alonzo and Carolyn Dunbar, Lavern and Laverna Dunbar; brother-in-law, Coy
Bovier. Calling hours will be from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Roberts Funeral Home,
279 Main St., Wellsboro, NY, on Tuesday evening, August 9, 2005, with the
funeral service at 7 p.m. conducted by Rev. Nettie Treat. Burial will be
at a later date in the Big Pond Cemetery. Donations may be made to the
Big Pond Church or the Ridgebury Ambulance Association.
Big Pond, Bradford Co., PA
LYNN F. EIFFERT, 77 for Troy RD 2 died Wednesday July 30, 1986 at home. He was born May 28, 1909 in East Smithfield the son of Frances and Belva Hicks Eiffert. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Troy. He was a foreman at the Eclipse Plant in Elmira Heights during World War II and he was also a farmer in Berrytown for 18 years. He was a milk inspector with the Troy Dairy Farms and was assistant superintendent of highways. He was former owner of Troy Lunch and was a charter member of the Big Pond Lions Club and a member of the Ondawa Grange #174 and the Elmira Iva Masonic Lodge #397 F&AM. He was advisor for Troy Eastern Star Lodge #261 and he was an owner of harness racehorses for 20 years. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Mary Williams Eiffert; sons, Phil Eiffert of Columbia Cross Roads RD 2, Russell Eiffert of Plainfield, N.J., Merle R. Eiffert, Troy RD 1; daughter, Mrs. Jerry (Eleyse) Ross of Troy RD 3; nine grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral Home Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Michael Trimmer and the Rev. Edward Thigpen officiating. Burial will be in Big Pond Cemetery (Hillside Cemetery). Memorials may be directed to the Big Pond Lions Club in care of Don Grace, RD 2 Columbia Cross Roads. –Towanda Daily Review
MERWIN F. FAY of Bentley Creek, PA, age 77 passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2000 at home. He was born October 17, 1923, the son of the late Howard and Marjorie Smith Fay. He graduated from Troy High School and he married Harriet Lamb of Ulster February 4, 1950. She preceded his death on December 28, 1996. Merwin was a carpenter all of his life and a member of Big Pond United Methodist Church and the Ridgebury Fire Company. Merwin was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He loved being with his family and enjoyed farming. His hobby was showing his 1932 Model B Ford Car. Survivors include his children, Coreen (Corky) and John Harkness, Dana and Jean Fay, Marsha and Curtis Card all of Bentley Creek, PA; grandchildren, Derek Harkness of Bentley Creek, PA; Denise and Michael Newman of Waverly, NY and Trina and Kendra Card and Shelby Fay, all of Bentley Creek, PA; great-granddaughter, Kylie Newman of Waverly, NY; brother, Duane Fay of RD 3 Columbia Cross Roads, PA. He was predeceased by a brother, Gaylord. Friends may call at Roberts Funeral Home, Wellsburg, NY Saturday 3 to 6 p.m. Funeral and committal services there immediately following at 6 p.m. Rev. Lynn Ensign of the Mt. Pisgah Wesleyan Church officiating. Interment will be Hillside Cemetery, Big Pond, PA at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute to the American Heart Association, 1704 Warren Avenue, Williamsport, PA. –Elmira Star Gazette.
W. BERNARD GRACE, 69, Columbia Cross Roads, RD 3, died Sunday, Feb. 5, 1989 at Robert Packer Hospital. He was born Sept. 17, 1919 in Big Pond, the son of Seville and Mattie Smith Grace. He was a member of the Big Pond United Methodist Church. He was a veteran of World War II serving with the U.S. Air Force. He was president of the Big Pond Cemetery Association and was a Springfield Township supervisor. He was a retired farmer and a former truck driver for National Homes and Dalrymples. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Mary (Billie) Grace; daughter and son-in-law, Suzanne and Steven Nurnburg of Franklin, Mass.; sons, John Grace of Elliott, Maine and Christin Grace, Columbia Cross Roads RD 3; son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey and Marcia Grace of Gonic, N.H.; five grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Anne Eldred of Greene, N.Y.; one niece and four nephews. There will be on calling hours. The funeral service will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy with full military honors with the Rev. David Watkins officiating. Burial will be in Big Pond Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Ridgebury Ambulance Association or Big Pond United Methodist Church. –Towanda Daily Review.
HARKNESS –LAVERNA C. DUNBAR, 92, of Columbia Cross Roads, RR 2, died Wednesday, May 15, 1996, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa. She was a member of the Big Pond United Methodist Church, where she was the organist and pianist for many years. She was a member and past president of the United Methodist Women of the church. LaVerna bowled until 1994, when she was then inducted into the Troy Terrace Lanes Bowling Hall of Fame. She had the bookmobile station in her home for the Bradford County Library and she was a Big Pond correspondent for the Troy Gazette Register. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Lorraine and Ronald Rabenold of Florence, Ky.; son and daughter-in-law, Glenn and Marianne Dunbar of Columbia Cross Roads, RR 2, five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, one nephew; and a special friend, Pam Haven. Laverna was predeceased by her husband, LaVerne Dunbar in 1968; and a brother, Oakley Harkness. Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, May 17, 1996. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 18, 1996 at 11 a.m. at the Big Pond United Methodist Church with the Rev. Maxine Mills officiating. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Big Pond, Pa. Memorials may be directed to the Big Pond United Methodist Church or the Bradford County Library. –Towanda Daily Review.
HUGGINS - Savill S. Huggins - a native of New York state who since 1855 had lived on the same farm at Big Pond, died last Sunday. He was a member of the Trojan lodge of Masons, an Odd Fellow and a Granger. One daughter survives, Mrs. Eva Voorhis of Elmira Heights. The funeral and interment were at Big Pond.
JOHNSON, GERALD W., Gerald W. Johnson, 47, of Mount Jackson, VA formerly of East Smithfield, died November 12, 1986 in Winchester, VA. His survivors include Esther Eddy of Austinville, PA and father, Leon Johnson of Bowling Green, VA; his wife, Juanita; daughter, Mrs. Gary (Susan) McDermott of East Smithfield; sons, Gerald Johnson Jr and Charles Johnson both at home; sisters, Sharon Coxhead of Johnstown, PA, Darlene Salada of Tower City, PA, Lois Taylor of Bowling Green, VA and Judy Withey of Ulster; brothers, Dean and Duane Johnson, Donald and Gary Eddy, all of Austinville, PA and Leon Johnson Jr. of Bowling Green, VA; three granddaughters and one grandson; several nieces and nephews. Mr. Johnson was born in Sayre, PA on July 19, 1939. He was a member of the East Smithfield Federated Church and was a truck driver for Blue Diamond Trucking Co., of Baltimore, MD. Funeral and committal services were held at the Roberts Funeral Home in Wellsburg, NY on November 15 with Rev. Marjorie Doriani officiating and interment to be in Big Pond Cemetery at the convenience of the family. (TGR Nov. 20, 1986)
LAMB, Harriet R. Fay, 66, of Bentley Creek, PA, passed away Sunday, December 29, 1996 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre after an extended illness. Born on June 14, 1930 in Ghent, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Adis Lattimer Lamb. She graduated from Smithfield High School in 1948. She worked for Artistic in Elmira, was the Ridgebury Township auditor for several years and was employed by the First National Bank in East Smithfield for over 25 years until her retirement. She was a member of the Big Pond Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband of 48 years, Mervin Fay; children, Coreen (Corky) and John Harkness, Dana and Jean Fay and Marsha and Curtis Card, all of Bentley Creek; grandchildren, Derek Harkness of Bentley Creek, Denise and Michael Newman of Waverly, NY and Trina and Kendra Card and Shelby Fay, all of Bentley Creek; a sister Doris Craig of Milan, PA; brothers, Albert Lamb of Wyalusing, PA and Roger Lamb of Ulster, PA; a sister-in-law Lore Lab of Waverly, NY; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Samuel Lamb. Funeral services were held at the Roberts Funeral Home in Wellsburg, NY on January 2 with the Rev. Sandy Foster officiating and interment to be at Hillside Cemetery, Big Pond. Friends may contribute to the American Cancer Society, 413 S. Main St., Athens, PA 18810 or Guthrie Hospice, Rr 1, Box 154, Towanda, PA 18848.
LEONARD –KATHY ANN LEONARD BELAWSKE GRIPPIN, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, 46, died unexpectedly March 22, 2001 at the hospital at the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia. She taught the meaning of grace, love, strength and unending courage. Her compassion and care for those around her, her thoughtful gestures and sense of humor are only a few of the things that made her so special. Surviving are her devoted husband Jack L. Grippin; sons, Capt. Kurt Belawske and wife Wendy, Clarksville, TN; Peter Belawske, Troy, PA; Matthew Tyler Belawske, Big Pond, PA; stepson, Jamie Grippin, Pittsburgh, PA; step-daughter, Judy Aukamp and husband, Michael, Herndon, VA; Jill Donahoe and husband, Charles, Sandy Creek, NY; Julie Kline and husband Rick, Mainesburg, PA; a very special aunt who was also a wonderful mother to her for many years, Doris Seeley, Canton; a best friend who was so much more than just a friend who cared for and loved her through the good and bad, Cheri Howard, Big Pond; her mother and father-in-law, Ruth and Leonard Grippen, Penn Yan, NY; seven grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, two brothers-in-law; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and wonderful friends. She was predeceased by her mother Faith Williams Leonard, father, Wayne Leonard and brother Gary Leonard. The funeral service was held March 26 at the Big Pond United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dale Russell officiating. Interment was in Hillside Cemetery, Big Pond. Donations in Mrs. Grippin’s name may be directed to the American Cancer Society. Professional services were under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home, Wellsburg, NY. –Canton Independent Sentinel.
LEONARD - Timothy W Leonard - (1931) Aged 87 and for many years a most respected and revered resident of Big Pond, died in his home there Thursday morning, June 25th, at seven am following sudden illness. “Tim” as he was known to an unusually wide circle of friends, was a veteran of the Civil War, having served in Company K, 2d New York Cavalry and Company I, 103d Regiment, New York Infantry. Always active in G A R affairs, a staunch Republican in politics and one of the founders of the Rod and Gun Club, which bears his name, his passing is a severe loss to the Big Pond Community. He was a man of great kindness of heart, always ready to extend a helping hand to those less fortunate. Mr. Leonard owned the farm on which is that beautiful body of water, Lake Ondawa, now the property of the Rod and Gun Club, and the old home now also becomes a part of the Tim Leonard Rod and Gun Club. He was at one time Mercantile Appraiser of Bradford County and became known to hundreds of people during the years he was a salesman of buggy whips. The immediate survivors are a son, Guy Leonard, Big Pond; a sister, Mrs. Edith Bullock, Big Pond; a half-brother, William Clark, Elmira. Mr. Leonard was one of the oldest members of Trojan Lodge No 306, F and A M which held the beautiful Masonic service in connection with the funeral from the home Saturday morning at ten o’clock. The Rev. W W Strite, Big Pond, officiated and the body was taken to Wilkes-Barre for cremation.
WAYNE B. LEONARD, 78, of Big Pond, died Tuesday, Oct. 25, 1983, at the Arnot-Ogden Hospital, Elmira. He was born June 23, 1970 in Springfield Township, Bradford County, the son of Bert and Myrtle Scott Leonard. Mr. Leonard was a retired farmer and former Springfield Township supervisor. He was a 50-year member of the Big Pond Grange. He was preceded in death by his son, Gary Leonard in 1951 and by his wife, Faith Leonard in 1964. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Max Belawske of Columbia Cross Roads RD 2, three sisters, Mrs. Lisle Robbins of Troy, Mrs. Henry (Aura) Hartman of Wellsburg, NY, and Mrs. Doris Chamberlain of Bentley Creek; three grandsons, Kurt, Peter, and Tyler Belawske, sister-in-law, Doris Seeley of Canton and Mary Eiffert of Troy, and several nieces and nephews. The funeral was held Friday Oct. 28, at the Big Pond United Methodist Church with the Rev. Michael Trimmer officiating. Burial was in Big Pond Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Vickery Funeral Home, Troy. –Troy Gazette Register.
MAY –DELLA L. CAMP, 72, of Big Pond, Pa. died Friday, June 14, 1985. Born Feb. 16, 1913 in North Towanda, she was the daughter of Robert and Nellie Hiney May. She was preceded in death by a son, Robert, in 1951. Mrs. Camp is survived by her husband, Frank; 12 children, Ruth Vanderpool of Troy, Mary Wood of Tioga, Pa., Frankie Perry of Troy, Linda Leonard of Houston, TX., John Knapp of Virginia Beach, Ralph Knapp of Troy, Frank Camp Jr. of Epping, N.H., Alfred Camp of Middlebury Center, Charles Camp of Tioga, Pa., Bill Camp of Houston, Michael Camp of Nickelson, Pa.; five sisters, Naomi Reese of Elmira, Frances Schultz of Canton, Clara Woodruff of Holly, Pa., Helen Withey of Bowie, Tx., Doris Dennison of Elmira; two brothers, Claude May of Canton and Robert May of LeRoy, Pa.; 37 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call the Roberts Funeral Home, Wellsburg, N.Y., Sunday between 1-2 p.m. Funeral and committal services will be at the funeral home at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Michael Tremmer of the Big Pond United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Big Pond Cemetery, at the convenience of the family. –Towanda Daily Review.
MAY –ETTA L. DUNBAR, Etta L. Dunbar died at the home of Ray Mitchell in East Smithfield yesterday morning at 7:45 (1933). She was 57 years old and is survived by her husband, Stanley A. Dunbar, and the following children: Mrs. Charles Ogden of Troy, Mrs. Ray Mitchell of East Smithfield, Harold Dunbar of Gillette, and Mrs. Harry Chamberlain of Wellsburg; her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth May of Waverly; one brother, the rev. Russell May of Boston; one sister, Mrs. Owen Thrall of Waverly. The funeral will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Mitchell resident. Burial will be in Big Pond Cemetery. The Rev. Stevenson will officiate. (Parents: Judd and Sarah Elizabeth May)
MCKNIGHT Ruth Geraldine ROBBINS, 80, died Thursday, June 15, 2000 at Hospice care Center in Port Orange, FL. Mrs. Robbins was born in Hartford, cT, the daughter of the late Rev. Wallace and Cora McKnight. She moved to Florida in 1998 from Troy, PA. Survivors include daughters, Janice (Bill) Reber, Port Orange, FL and Phyllis (Butch) May, Troy, PA; a son, Richard (Sharon) Robbins of Deltona, FL; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Leland, in 1994; and a sister, Katherine Harkness, in 1995. Funeral services were to be held at the First Baptist Church of Troy, PA on Saturday, June 24 at 11 am with the Rev. Garry Zuber officiating and interment to be at Hillside Cemetery, Big Pond, PA. Contributions may be made to the Guthrie Hospice, Towanda, PA 18848 or Hospice of Volusia/Flagler, 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Port Orange, FL 32119 in Ruth’s memory.
MONTANYE LaRue Edward Of Bentley Creek, PA, 84 years of age, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2005, in Arnot Ogden Hospital, Elmira, NY. He was born in Elmira on September 12, 1920 to Deo and Grace Thompson Montanye. Siblings Ernest, Deyo and Alice (Young) Montanye preceded him in death. He was an Operating Engineer and worked on many of the local highways in the Southern Tier. He was a member of the Local Operating Engineers # 832. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Madeline Dunbar Montanye; children, Diane (Roy) Andrus of Col. Crs. Rds, PA, Gail (Charles) Roberson of Casselberry, FL, Dr. LaRue R. (Nancy) Montanye of Muncy, PA, and Jan Marie (Hugo) Castillo of Manzanillo, Mexico; grandchildren, Lisa Williams (Tom Padikal), Rick (Sue) Willaims, Charles David (Jeri) Roberson, Kimberly (Phillip) Powell, Pamela and Mark Montanye, Hugo, Jr., Karla, Kevin and Derek Castillo, great-grandchildren, Caylin and Dererick Williams, Joshua and Lauren Roberson, Madison Powell and several nieces and nephews; brothers and sisters-in-law; Ansel Young, Carol Montanye, Dilmon (Lola) Dunbar and Eudora Bovier. Calling hours at the Roberts Funeral Home, 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY, will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday evening, February 25, 2005, with the funeral service immediately following viewing. Burial will be at a later date in the Big Pond Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Big Pond Cemetery or the Ridgebury Ambulance Assoc.
FRANKLIN C. MOTT, 68, of Big Pond, Pa., died Thursday, November 28, 1985 at the Arnot Ogden Memorial Hospital, Elmira. Born October 31, 1917 in Coryland, Pa., he was a son of Clarence and Lila Webster Mott. He was an avid bowler both in Troy, Pa. and Elmira, and was a member of the Troy Senior Citizens. Mr. Mott was formerly employed at Thatcher Glass and at Trayers Products, Inc., both in Elmira. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Myrtle Brackman Mott; a daughter and son-in-law, Doris and Harold Sargeant of San Antonio, Texas; sons and daughters-in-law; Kenneth and Gloria Mott of Center Barnstead, N.H. and William and Joanne Mott of Big Pond; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; also one aunt, Lillian Monroe of Elmira Heights, N.Y. He was predeceased by a brother George Mott in 1971. Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral Home, 110 W. Main Street, Troy, on Sunday 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the funeral home with Rev. George DuRie officiating. Burial will be in Big Pond Cemetery. (Same as the Hillside Cemetery) –Towanda Daily Review
NASH Jessica Rose
Age 23, of Wheelock Ave., Athens, PA, died Thursday, December 13, 2007,
at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA, as the result of a motor vehicle
accident. Jessica was born February 11, 1984 in Elmira, NY, the daughter
of Bruce A. Nash and the late Sherry Ann Longstreet Nash. She attended
Troy High School and Towanda High Area High School and the Northern Tier
Career Center in Towanda. Jessica was formerly employed by Taylor Packing
Co. in Wyalusing, the Best Western Grand Victorian Inn in Sayre, Mill's
Pride in Athens Twp., and the Sayre House in Sayre. Jessica was employed
by McDonald's restaurant in South Waverly, PA, at the time of her passing.
She enjoyed scrapbooking, crocheting, and watching soap operas on the television.
Jessica loved to clean and babysit Joanna. Jessica was a great person who
got along with everyone. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and
loved her. She is survived by her father, Bruce A. Nash of Orlando, FL;
her stepfather, Ed DePue of Odessa, NY; her twin sister, Monica Jo Lange
of Sayre; her sister, Shawna Nicole Nash of Sayre; maternal grandmother,
Onalee Lewis and her husband, Gerald Lewis of Big Pond, PA; paternal grandparents,
Grant and Margaret Nash of Orlando, FL; her boyfriend and best friend of
three years, Justin McGrath of Athens. She was preceded in death by her
mother, Sherry Longstreet Nash on July 4, 2001; and by her great-grandmother,
Alice Orr. The funeral and committal service will be held Wednesday, December
19, 2007, at 1 p.m. at the Alteri-Bowen Funeral Home, 314 Desmond St.,
Sayre, PA, with the Rev. James Donahoo, Pastor of the Sayre Christian Church,
officiating. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at
the funeral home. Interment will be in the Big Pond Cemetery, Springfield
Twp., PA. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions
may be directed to Monica Jo Lange, 231 B Spring St., Sayre, PA 18840 in
Jessica Rose Nash's memory. Published in the Star-Gazette on
12/17/2007.
EMERY E. NORTHROP
Emery E. Northrop, 80, Millerton RR 2, PA, died Tuesday, May 17, 1994
at the Olean General Hospital in Olean, NY. He was born November 7, 1913
in Prattsburg, NY. He was a member of the Garrett Miller Sr. Citizens Center
in Millerton, PA and a WW II veteran of the US Army. He retired from
Clute Motor Co. in Elmira, NY after 42 years of employment. Northrop is
survived by his wife of 26 years, Helen Avery Northrop; son, Bernard Northrop
of FL; three stepsons and two stepdaughters; several grandchildren and
great-grandchildren, one great-granddaughter. Funeral services were held
at the C. Haines Scureman Funeral Home in Mansfield, PA on May 20 with
the Rev. Allen Hulslander officiating and burial to be in Big Pond Cemetery,
Big Pond, PA.(TGR, Thursday, May 26, 1994)
O’NEILL –MILDRED O. (O’NEILL) HOUSTON, 84, of RR 2, Box 232, Columbia Cross Roads, Pa. passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2004 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, N.Y. Mildred was born June 24, 1919 in Dunkirk, N.Y., a daughter of the late Adelbert and Ellen (Lund) O’Niell. Mildred was a member of the Big Pond Methodist Church. She lived her life for her family, and was a loving mother and grandmother. Mildred was born and raised in the Dunkirk, N.Y. area and lived many years in the Elmira, Horseheads area. Mildred is survived by sons Donald (Gail) Craig of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa., David (Kathy) Craig of Painted Post, N.Y., Kenneth (Karen) Craig of Vestal, N.Y. and Charles (Lisa Craig of Rochester, N.Y., daughters, Patricia (Fran) Cole of Big Flats, N.Y., Sue Ann (Thomas) Howell of Georgia and Barbara (Larry) McGuire of Bethlehem, Pa., 17 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, sisters Mary Ellen (Jack Woodley of Elmira Heights, N.Y., Peggy Gilbert of Corning, N.Y., and Violet Patterson of Dunkirk, N.Y. In addition to her parents, Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Houston; the father of her sons and daughters Joseph B. Craig, brothers, Henry C. O’Neill and sister Anna LaBonte. Family and friends are invited to call at the Roberts Funeral Home Inc., 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, N.Y., on Friday, April 23, from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the Big Pond Methodist Church on Saturday, April 24 at 11 a.m. with Mildred’s son, Rev. Albert Craig and the Rev. Dale Russell officiating. Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery. –Towanda Daily Review.
LELAND W. ROBBINS
Leland W. Robbins, 74, of Troy, formerly of Big Pond, died Saturday,
August 13, 1994. Mr. Robbins was a farmer and general contractor in the
Big Pond area for many years before his retirement. He is survived by his
wife of 53 years, Ruth; daughters and sons-in-law, Janice and William Reber
of Ocala, FL and Phyllis and Butch May of Troy; a son, Richard Robbins
of Big Pond; brothers, Vernon Robbins of Big Pond and Keith Robbins of
Wellsburg, NY; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; several nieces
and nephews. Funeral and committal services were held at the First Baptist
Church of Troy on August 16 with the Rev. Garry Zuber officiating and interment
to be in the Hillside Cemetery, Big Pond. Arrangements were by the
Roberts Funeral Home in Wellsburg, NY. Memorials may be directed to the
Guthrie Hospice, Towanda, PA 18848 in Leland's memory. (TGR, Thursday,
August 18, 1994)
LYNN POTTER, 76, a lifelong resident of Smithfield Township, died March 9, 1988 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Born July 2, 1911, he was the son of George and Mina Dunbar Potter. He is survived by one sister, Helen Hanlon of Odessa, N.Y. The funeral service will be held at the Vickery Funeral Home, 110 West Main St., Troy, on Saturday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Steven Livermore officiating. Burial will be in Big Pond Cemetery. There will be no prior calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mr. Potter’s memory may be made to the Bradford County Library in came of Mary Coles of Troy RD 3, or the Tri-Township Ambulance, in care of Richard Yale of Rote 1, Milan. Pa. –Towanda Daily Review.
ROBBINS Vernon O. "Spike"
Age 90, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2008, at home following
a lengthy illness. Family and friends are invited to call from 6 to 8 p.m.
Monday, September 22, 2008, at the Gerald W. Vickery Funeral Home, Inc.,
110 West Main Street, Troy, PA. Spike's funeral service will be held at
8 p.m. following calling hours with Reverend Gary Zuber officiating. Interment
will be at the convenience of the family in Hillside Cemetery, Big Pond,
PA. Spike was born August 26, 1918 in Springfield Township, PA, son of
the late Carl and Vernie Leonard Robbins. He was married to the late Claire
Watkins and Doris Elvidge. He was retired from the Elmira Star-Gazette
where he worked as a carrier for many years. His memberships included the
Troy First Baptist Church, the Big Pond, and Sylvania Lions Club where
he was awarded the perfect attendance award many times. His many interests
included working in his woodshop, hunting and fishing. Survivors include
his daughter and son-in-law, Renee and Harold Nichols of Columbia Cross
Roads, PA; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Barbara Robbins of Columbia
Cross Roads, PA, stepson and daughter-in-law, Don and Carolyn Bixby of
East Smithfield, PA; a brother and sister-in-law, Keith and Kathy Robbins
of Wellsburg, NY; dear friend, Ruth Wells of Troy, PA; four grandchildren,
five great-grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren, ten step-great-grandchildren,
two step-great-great-grandchildren. His parents, two wives, and a brother
and sister-in-law, Leland and Ruth Robbins, predeceased Spike.
Published in the Star-Gazette from 9/19/2008 - 9/20/2008
SCOTT FRANCIS
MRS. FRANCIS SCOTT LEE Age 57, of Big Pond, Columbia Cross Rds., Pa.
Tuesday, August 14, 1979. Calling hours 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at the
Vickery Funeral Home, Troy, Pa. Funeral Friday at 2 pm. The
Rev. Donald Matson officiating. Burial Big Pond Cemetery. Survived
by husband, William G. Lee; 4 sons, Lyle Satterlee, Wellsboro, Pa., Robert
Saterlee of W. Va., William O. Lee of Waverly, NY, Nathan Lee of Springfield,
Pa.; nine daughters, Mrs. Stanley (Audrey) Folk of Nichols, NY, Mrs. Jack
(Beatrice) Martin of Daggett, Pa., Mrs. Richard (Peggy) Huber of Springfield,
Pa., Miss Ruth Lee of Athens, Pa., Mrs. Terry (Betty) Cole of Elmira, NY,
Miss Arlene Lee of Bentley Creek, Miss Minnie Lee of Big Pond, Miss Janice
Lee of Big Pond, Miss Cathy Lee of Big Pond. A son, Ronald Lee, died
in 1947. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Scott of Pine City, NY.; 3
sisters, Mrs. Louis (Charlotte) Lee of Troy, Pa., Rita Lauper of Elmira,
NY, and Mrs. Stanley (Eva) Arnold of Pine City, NY.; 1 brother, Richard
G. Scott of Utah. 12 grandchildren, several aunts, uncles, nieces,
nephews.
SMITH, BERT H. Services for Bert H. Smith, 85, Lock Haven, formerly of Big Pond, were held Jan. 5 at the Big Pond United Methodist Church with Rev. Michael Trimmer officiating. Interment was in Big Pond Cemetery. Mr. Smith dies Jan. 2, 1984 at Lock Haven Hospital. He was born Nov. 21, 1898 in Big Pond, son of Howard and Anna Luella Horan Smith. He was a member and former treasurer of Big Pond UMC. He owned and operated the general store in Big Pond from 1945 to 1957 and was involved in television repair until his retirement. Preceded in death by his wife Edna, he is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Rev. Earl & Bonnie Smith, Lock Haven; two grandsons; a granddaughter; several nieces and nephews. (TGR Jan. 12, 1984)
BURDELL F. SMITH (SRGP 10811)
Burdell F. Smith died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Romie Dunbar,
of Big Pond, Pa., Saturday evening, aged sixty-four years. He is survived
by his daughter, Mrs. Romie Dunbar, a son Erwin B. Smith, three brothers,
Hubert Smith of Long Beach, Calif., the Rev. Fern D. Smith, Millport and
Frank I. Smith of Lowman. The funeral will be held at Big Pond Tuesday
at 2 p.m. Burial in Big Pond Cemetery. (handwritten on article Jan. 24,
1924
SPENCER –HILDA EMILY SPENCER STROBRIDGE, 90 of Troy RR 3, formerly of Big Pond, PA died Sunday, August 29, 1993. She was born April 26, 1903 in Athens, PA the daughter of Samuel and Martha Rick Spencer. She was a member of the East Troy United Methodist Church. She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Rita and Raymond Gleason of Troy, Florence Hoose of East Troy, Flora Wheeler of Big Pond and Hilda and Willard Harkness of Big Pond; sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Jean Strobridge of Big Pond, Delos and Nelda Strobridge of Gilmore, Texas and Harold and Ava Strobridge of West Palm Beach, FL; 17 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. She was predeceased by her husband, Orlando Strobridge in 1964 and grandson, Bruce Wheeler in 1972. Funeral services were held at the Vickery Funeral home in Troy on September 1 (11 a.m.) with the Rev. Donald D. Raffensperger officiating and burial to be in Big Pond Cemetery.
Warren W. STEHR, 86, Hatboro, PA, died May 29, 2000 at the White Billett Nursing Home in Hatboro. Born in Pitman, PA, he was one of 12 children born ot the late Herbert and Carrie (Hepler) Stehr. Warren “Barney” Stehr was a resident of Hatboro for 55 years. He was employed by SPS Technologies in Jenkintown, PA from which he retired in 1977. He was a member of Horsham Bible Church. He is survived by his daughters, Kae Hicks of Troy, PA and Donna Courts and her husband Harry of Hatboro, PA; grandchildren, Dawn Hicks of Elmira, NY area. Tim Hicks and Scott Hicks of the Troy area. Bill Hicks of Laurel, MD and Kevin Laura and Jameie Courts of Hatboro, PA; great-grandchildren, Allyssa Taryn and Brittany Hicks; sisters, Betty Miller of Huntington Valley, PA and Opal Yost of Harleysville, PA. He was the husband of the late Glaedys (Glady) Bush Stehr. Services were held June 2 with interment at Hillside Cemetery. “Troy Gazette-Register,” Troy, PA Thursday, June 8, 2000
STEVENS Clarence A. "Johnny"
Age 77 of Columbia Cross Roads, Springfield Township, PA, passed away
Wednesday, November 12, 2008, at the Troy Hospital after being stricken
at home on his tractor. Family and friends are invited to call Sunday,
November 16, 2008 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Roberts Funeral Home Inc., 279
Main Street, Wellsburg, NY and again on Monday, November 17, 2008 from
12:30 to 2:00 p.m. Clarence's service will be held at the conclusion of
calling hours at 2:00 p.m. Monday with Reverend Richard Noggle of the Troy
United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow in Hillside Cemetery,
Big Pond, PA. Clarence was born March 20, 1931 in Ridgebury Township, son
of the late Liel and Olive Ackerman Stevens. He was married to former Charlotte
Parks and celebrated many wonderful years together. He dedicated his life
to his farm, agriculture and caring for his animals. He was a former member
of the Big Pond Lions Club, Grange and the Holstein Association. His interests
included tinkering and working on anything mechanical and driving his tractor.
Survivors include his loving wife, Charlotte Stevens of Columbia Cross
Roads; sons and daughters-in-law, Duane C. and Peg Stevens of East Smithfield,
PA, John M. and Cindy Stevens of East Smithfield, PA, Tim S. and Jackie
Stevens of Montrose, PA; two brothers, Liel and Betty Stevens, Jr. of Barton,
NY, Purl and Judy Stevens of Ridgebury, PA; sister, Leona and Ken Nichols
of Waverly, NY; ten grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, several nieces,
nephews, cousins and good friends. Clarence was predeceased by his parents;
three sisters, Ruth and James Helvey, Norma Titsworth and Marie and Iver
Rowe; two brothers-in-law, Charles Evertts and Charlie Hollenbeck. Memorial
contributions in Clarence's memory may be sent to the Bradford County Humane
Society, US Highway 220, Ulster, PA 18850. Published in the
Star-Gazette from 11/14/2008 - 11/15/2008
STEWART, GUY D., Services for Guy D. Stewart, 72, Columbia Cross Roads (Big Pond), were held May 12 at Big Pond United Methodist Church, Rev. Michael Trimmer officiating. Interment was in Big Pond Cemetery. Roberts Funeral Home, Wellsburg, handled arrangements. Mr. Stewart died May 9, 1984. He was born July 10, 1911 in Jasper, NY, son of Harry and Addie Stuart Stewart. He was a member of Big Pond UMC, Ondawa Grange #174 and was a retired employee of American LaFrance Corp., Elmira. He is survived by his wife Wilma; son, Dale of Towanda; stepdaughters, Mrs. Vern (Doris) Vosburg of E. Smithsfield and Carol Adams of Towanda; sisters, Mrs. Norman (Viola) Sturdevant of Elmira and Mrs. James (Lelia) Stover of Irvington, NY; brother Harry of Elmira; nine step-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. (TGR May 17, 1984)
STONE
Mrs. Jennie Stone Smith, 85, Zephyrhlls, FL, formerly of Big Pond,
died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 1971. She was a member of the Big Pond Methodist
Church. Surviving are her husband, Erwin B. Smith; two sons, Gerald Smith
of Oaktown, IN, and Philip E. Smith of Pittsbord, NY; brother, Miles Stone
of Lake Helen, FL; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several
nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at
the Vickery Funeral Home, Troy, with Rev. Frank Monroe officiating. Interment
will be in the Big Pond Cemetery.
SWEENEY
Arthur Age 87 of Colonial Drive, Horseheads, went home to be with his
lord on Thursday, May 3, 2001. Arthur was born April 12, 1914, in Elmira,
NY the son of Allen and Ethel Landon Sweeney. He served in the Us Army
from 1941-1946 and was a retired Carpenter with National Homes Carpenter
Union #532. Arthur was a dedicated member of the Faith Tabernacle Church.
He is survived by a sister Lillian Mattock of Texas. Friends are invited
to call at Ballard & Lindgren Funeral Home, 161 Oakwood Ave., Elmira
Heights on Monday May 7, 2001 from 6-8 pm. A funeral service will be held
on Tuesday at the funeral home at 10 am with Pastor Dave Swartwood officiating.
Burial will be in Big Pond Cemetery, Columbia Crossroads, PA. [ESG]
Herbert H. TYLER, 82, of Columbia Cross Roads RR 3, PA died Friday, December 8, 1995 at Troy Community Hospital. He was born November 26, 1913 in Halsey Valley, NY, the son of Earl and Clara Loomis Tyler. Mr. Tyler was a retired employee of Dairyman’s League in Horseheads, NY and was a local farmer all his adult life. He is survived by his wife of 57years, Ardena Seymour Tyler; daughters, Lorraine (Delbert) Resmer of Orlando, FL and carol (Kevin) Leonard of Newfield, NY; sons, Floyd (Arlene) Tyler of Columbia cross Roads RR 3, David (Fran) Tyler of Millerton, PA, Wayne (Vicki) Tyler of Wellsburg, NY, Dale (Kathy) Tyler of Columbia Cross Roads and Pul Tyler, also of Columbia cross roads; a sister, Hazel Enwright of McDonough, NY; 32 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Roberts Funeral Home in Wellsburg, NY on December 12 with the Rev. Delbert Resmer officiating and interment to be in the Hillside Cemetery, Big Pond, PA. Contributions may be made to the Ridgebury Volunteer Fire Company, Tri-Township Ambulance Association, the Big Pond Lions Club or the Big Pond United Methodist Church in Mr. Tyler’s memory. “Troy Gazette-Register,” Troy, PA Thursday, December 14, 1995
WARBURTON, Martha - Mrs A.R. Robbins died at the Sayre Hospital on Sunday night, at 12 o'clock. She was a kind and loving mother and well beloved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed by all her neighbors and friends, She is survived by seven children, Clarence of Van Etten, Howard of Columbia Cross Roads, Orin of Owego, Oscar from the West, Carl of this place, Mrs Edith Woodward of Berrytown and Mildred at home. The funeral was held on Wednesday at 2:30 at the Big Pond church . Burial in Big Pond Cemetery (22 APR 1922)
WILCOX, MRS. BELVETTE SMITH (SRGP 4493)
Mrs. Belvette Wilcox, aged 73, died February 15 at her home in
Big Pond. Funeral services were held from the home February 18, with
burial in the Big Pond Cemetery. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs.
Kettie Mosher, and two granddaughters, Irene Mosher and Bernice Johns,
all of Rochester, N.Y.
Daily Review
Robert O. WILCOX, 65, of Lodi, N.Y., went to be with his Lord
on Friday, June 28, 2002, at Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, N.Y. He
was born Jan. 24, 1937, in Sayre, the son of the late Gilbert and Edith
Hibbard Wilcox. Robert was self-employed in commercial refrigeration. He
was a member of East Smithfield Federated Church. He belonged to the RSES
Sullivan Trail Chapter, the Horseheads Elks Lodge, Odd Fellows and the
UCT. Robert was an avid fisherman and NASCAR fan. He enjoyed boating and
snowmobile riding. He was a very devoted husband, father, grandfather and
friend. Robert is survived by his wife of 44 years, Sandra Wilcox, of Lodi;
sons, Thomas (Doris Cordova) Wilcox of Albuquerque, N.M., Robert J. Wilcox
of East Smithfleld, Wade (Jacqueline) Wilcox of Martinez, Calif.; daughter,
Amber R. (Robert) Saunders of Ashburn, Va.; brothers. Gene (Jeanne) Wilcox
of Cayuga Heights, N.Y., James (Bonnie) Wilcox of East Smithfleld; sister,
Sandra Cole of Sayre, Pa.; six grandchildren; brothers-in-law, Clayton
(Suzanne) Murphy of Erin, N.Y., Ronald (Vera) Dunbar of Breesport, N.Y.,
Duane (Donna) Dunbar of Milan; sister-in-law, Nancy (Jay) Jans of North
Carolina; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents,
he was preceded in his death by his sister, Donna Ruby Murphy, and daughter,
Theresa Lynn Wilcox. Friends are invited to call at the Roberts Funeral
Home Inc., 279 Main St., Wellsburg, N.Y., from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July
2, and from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 3. The funeral service will immediately
follow Wednesday calling hours. Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery,
Big Pond. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the East Smithfield
Federated Church. Submitted by Carol Hoose Brotzman
WILLIAMS –MARY W. EIFFERT, 82, of Troy RR 2 died Monday, July
5, 1993, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. She was born Feb.
21, 1911, in Clarksville, Mich., the daughter of Guy and Adele Rockwell
Williams. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of
Troy and was formerly a member of the Big Pond United Methodist Church
and the Berrytown Wesleyan Church. Mrs. Eiffert was a member of the
Elmira Eastern Star and the Ondawa Grange. She was a member and past
president of the Troy Hospital Auxiliary and enjoyed bowling. Lynn
and Mary Eiffert owned Troy Lunch from 1967 to 1979. She is survived
by sons and daughters-in-law Phil and Barb Eiffert, P.O. Box 44, Columbia
Cross Road, Russell Eiffert of Palm Desert, Calif., and Merle and Barbara
Eiffert, Troy RR 1; daughter and son-in-law Elsie and Jerry Ross of Troy
RR 3; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Doris Seeley
of Canton RR 1; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was
predeceased by her husband, Lynn F. Eiffert, on July 30, 1986; and a sister,
Faith Leonard, in 1964. Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral Home
on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Thursday from 1 to 2 p.m. The
funeral will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home at the conclusion
of calling hours. The Rev. Guy Camp and the Rev. Maxine Mills will
officiate. Burial will be in Big Pond Cemetery, Big Pond, Pa.
Memorials may be directed to the Troy Ambulance Association, P.O. Box 13,
Troy, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review.
? HARKNESS, Mrs. Mary Jane-75 of Columbia Cross Rds died suddenly
Sunday morning, March 13 1949. Mrs. Harkness was a member of the Holly
Rebekah Lodge of Elmira Heights, NY. She is survived by her husband, Elmer
Harkness; one son, Leon D Gleason of Poughkeepsie, NY; a sister, Mrs. Henrietta
Varney of Big Pond; one grandson, Leon D Gleason Jr. of Norfolk, Va; a
stepson, Oliver Harkness of Elmira and several nieces and nephews. The
body is at the Soper and Vickery Funeral Home in Troy; where funeral services
will be held Wednesday at 2 pm. Rev. Owen Barrett will officiate with burial
in Big Pond cemetery.
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