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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) |
ARNOLD
Wallace H. One of the Arnold Triplets, 77, of RD#1, Sayre, died on
Sunday, December 3, following an extended illness. Family and friends may
call at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc. on Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00
p.m. Funeral services will follow at 3:00 p.m. with the Rev. Kenneth Crain
and the Rev. Jon Austin Co-officiating. Burial will be in the South Litchfield
Cemetery. Full Military Honors will be accorded by the Valley Color Guard.
Those wishing may make donations in Wallace's name to: The Litchfield United
Methodist Church Memorial Fund, c/o Norma Barrowcliff, 428 N. Keystone
Ave., Sayre, PA 18840, or the Litchfield Volunteer Fire Department, c/o
Jim Drake, RR#1 Box 144J, Sayre, PA 18840. For those wishing to sign the
E-guest book and send condolences, you may do so by visiting www.lowery
funeralhome.com
BERGER - Carl Berger, 80, of Rome, Pa. ended his journey here on Monday evening, Oct. 15, 2007, at the Ashton Health Care Center in Athens, Pa., where he received excellent care. Born Feb. 7, 1927, in Stewartsville, N.J., he was one of 18 children of the late Alfred and Ethel Bellis Berger. Carl was employed by the Warren Paving Company in Stewartsville, N.J. for 25 years until his retirement. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing. He is survived by: 11 children, Terry Berger and his wife Lisa of Rome, Pa.; Carl Berger and his wife Liz of Rome, Pa.; Joyce Hawk and her husband Charles of Stewartsville, N.J.; Donald Berger and his wife Debra of Phillipsburg, N.J.; Floyd Berger of Washington, N.J.; Arnold Berger and his wife Kathy of Kunkletown, Pa.; Norma Berger of Bloomsbury, N.J.; Harold Berger and his wife Betty of Sun Valley, Pa.; Russell Berger and his wife Donna of Belvidere, N.J.; Betty Wasser and her husband John of Belvidere, N.J.; David Berger and his fiancé Tonya of Belvidere, N.J.; three brothers, Arthur Berger and his wife Maryellen of Easton, Pa.; Alfred Berger Jr. and his wife Lorna of Hackettstown, N.J.; Elwood Butch”Berger and his wife Ethel of Phillipsburg, N.J.; three sisters, Joyce Turdo of Stewartsville, N.J.; Helen Howell and her husband Robert of Washington, N.J.; Ruth Schmitt of Stewartsville, N.J.; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Ruth Ann Woolf Berger on Oct.24, 2002; six brothers, Richard, Herbert, Lester, Gerald, Donald and Floyd Berger; five sisters, Mildred Berger, Ester Berger, Geraldine Dunlap, Elizabeth Lilly and Mary Brown. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007, at the South Litchfield (Bumpville) Cemetery, in Litchfield Twp., Pa., with Carl's brother, Alfred Berger Jr. officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave. Towanda, Pa. There are no calling hours. Submitted by Carol Brotzman
JAMES CHARLES BRADLEY, Sr., 62, OF Athens RR 2 died on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2005, at the Robert Packer Hospital, in Sayre, Pa. Born May 13, 1943, in Sayre, he was the son of the late Charles and Alta Brown Bradley. He served in the U.S. Army in 1961 during the Vietnam War and was stationed in Korea. He was honorably discharged in 1964. He was a truck driver and an avid hunter. He retired from Stroehmann’s in May of 2005. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. James is survived by his wife of 42 years, Linda, at home; his sons, James C. Bradley Jr., Jody L. Bradley and Shawn C. Bradley; his grandsons, Jesse Bradley, Brandon Bradley, Cody Bradley and Caleb Bradley; his granddaughters, Heather Bradley, Brittany Bradley, Morgan Bradley and Sinead Bond; a brother, Eugene Bradley; a sister, Rena Post; an aunt, Flossie VanHorn; beloved cousins Dixie Wormer and Linda Reynolds; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Family and friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 8, at the Athens United Methodist Church, 118 S. Main St., Athens. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Marty Bovee and Rev. James Donahoo co-officiating. Burial will take place in South Litchfield (Bumpville) Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home Inc., Athens. –Towanda Daily Review.
BROWN –MARGARET BROWN LANTZ, age 78, of 358 Loder St., South Waverly, Pa., passed on to her glory on June 1, 2000, at home with all her loving family at her bedside. Born on Sept. 15, 1921, she was the daughter of Edward and Clista Harvey Brown. Margaret attended Athens Schools and graduated in 1939. Her last employment was at Robert Packer Hospital. On March 22, 1953. Margaret married Robert Lantz, and her life was best described as family-oriented. The love of her grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and foster children was paramount to her. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Dixie and Thomas Womer, with whom she resided for several years; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and James Reynolds of Athens RR 2; sons and daughters-in-law, Edward and Terry Mann of Dry Prong, La., John and Barbara Mann of Athens RR 2, and Robert and Terry Lantz of South Waverly, Pa.; a daughter and son, Teresa Randall of Tioga Center, N.Y., and Todd Randall of Arizona; a sister, Daisy Lattimer of Athens; 17 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert; her parents; two brothers, Lee and Forrest Brown; a sister, Alta Brown Bradley; and brothers-in-law Warren Lattimer and Charles Bradley. Friends may call at the home of Dixie Womer of 358 Loder St., S. Waverly, Pa., on Saturday, June 3, from 2 to 9 p.m. and Sunday, June 4 from 2 to 9 p.m., where the viewing will take place. The funeral service will be held at the gravesite in South Litchfield Cemetery, Bumpville, Monday at 1 p.m. The Rev. James Donahoo will officiate. Flowers will be taken care of by the family. Memorial donations may be directed to the Guthrie Hospice, RR 4, Box 154, Towanda, Pa. Arrangements are by Roberts Funeral Home, Wellsburg, NY. –Towanda Daily Review.
JUSTIN MICHAEL COLE, 19 months of Rome RD 1 died unexpectedly Thursday, May 12, 1988 in his home. Born Sept. 17, 1986, in Sayre, Pa., he was the son of Sherry L. Cole. He is survived by his mother, at home: grandparents, Eugene Dianne Strange Cole of Athens; Randy Jenkins of Rome; uncle, Marcus Cole of Athens; aunt, Miss Michelle Cole, Athens; great-grandparents of Athens and many great aunts, uncles and cousins. There will be no calling hours. A private funeral service will be held at the Jenkins Funeral Home, 111 S. Main St., Athens. Interment will be in the Bumpville Cemetery, Bumpville, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review.
ROBERT E. COLE, (Bronco Bob), 78, of Athens, Pa., died on Tuesday, June 14, 2005, at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Pa. following a motor vehicle accident. Born Oct. 8, 1926 in Sayre, Pa., the son of the late Clifford and Ruie Eddie Cole. Bob was an avid fisherman and enjoyed visiting with his friends. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Seaman First Class from 1945 to 1946. He worked at the Athens Ingersoll Rand for over 30 years. He was predeceased by a sister and brother-in-law, Millie and John Estes; a sister-in-law, Dorothy DeForrest; a best friend, Tom Ogden; and a grandchild, Justin Cole. He is survived by his sons, Gene and Diane Cole of Litchfield, Pa., Gary and Teresa Cole of Texas, Randy Cole of Nichols, N.Y., Douglas Cole of Canton, Pa., Colin and Christina Cole of Sayre, Pa., and Robert (Bobby) and Maureen Cole of Elmira, N.Y.; a step-son, Brian and Jen Galusha of Ogden, Utah; daughters, Denise Cole of Pittsburgh, Amy and Chad Cole of Elmira, N.Y., Debbie and Lyle Pope of Texas, and Sandy Pachokas of Texas; 23 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends and family may call the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 S. Mains St., Athens, Pa. from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on June 17, 2005. Funeral services will follow at noon with Rev. Kenneth Crain officiating. Burial will be in the S. Litchfield (Bumpville) Cemetery. Memorial donations may be sent in his name to the Valley Youth Hunter’s Education Course (VYHEC) at P.O. Box 1919, Athens, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review.
CONNELLY –FLORENCE CONNELLY REYNOLDS, 70, of Bumpville, RD Rome, died Tuesday morning, Oct.12, 1993, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. She was born on Feb. 27, 1923, in Newark Valley, N.Y., a daughter of Charles and Jessie Lisk Connelly. She attended the Owego Free Academy School and spent many hours hunting and fishing with her husband. On Nov. 1, 1945, in Corning, N.Y., she married James P. (Red) Reynolds. For several years she worked at Legal Processing in Sayre, Remington Rand, Elmira and the Woolworth Corp. in Sayre. In addition to her husband of 48 years, she is survived by; daughters, and sons-in-law; Patricia and Carl Beers of Millport, N.Y.; Gloria and Jan Park of Rome; Darlene and Earl Williams of East Smithfield; Linda and James Crain of Rome; a son and daughter-in-law, James and Vickie Reynolds of Bumpville; a brother, William Connelly of Sayre; a sister, Doris Northrup of Newark Valley; six grandchildren, Carla Pack of Ohio, Kim Hovan of Burlington, Pa., Kyle Coe of Ulster, Shannon Crain of Denver, Colo., Amy Crain of Rome and Jake Park of Rome; and a great-grandson, Seth Pack of Ohio. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. She was predeceased by three brothers. Funeral services, when complete will be announced by the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, Main St., Nichols, N.Y. (Buried South Litchfield (Bumpville) Cemetery)
CONRAD
Daily Review September 9, 2007
Doris "Jean" Conrad Arnold, 81, of Litchfield (RR 1, Ulster, Pa.) died
peacefully at her home with her husband by her side on Friday afternoon,
Sept. 7, 2007. Jean, as she was affectionately known by her family and
friends, was born on June 23, 1926, in Harrisburg, Pa. She was the daughter
of the late Catherine E. (Wolfe) and LeRoy C. Conrad. Jean attended school
in Harrisburg and at the age of 15 graduated from John Harris High School,
having skipped grades 3 and 10. Upon her graduation and due to her young
age, Jean had to wait to continue her education. Jean then attended the
Polyclinic Hospital School of Nursing where she received her RN and practiced
as an OB/GYN Nurse and later as an Operating Room Nurse. Always wanting
to expand her knowledge Jean continued her education at Penn State University
and received her BS. Jean then accepted a position as a regional director
for the Pennsylvania Blue Cross and later received her MA from Penn State
in Health Care Administration. Jean was always willing to help others
in need. As a Health Care Administrator, Jean accepted a position with
the (then) State Department of Health and Welfare. She was instrumental
in developing Primary Care Regulations and Abortion Clinic Regulations
which were adopted by other states as well. For many years, Jean served
as Director of the State Kidney Disease Clinic Program, Rural Health Clinic
Program, Primary Care Facility Program and the Abortion Clinic Programs.
As program director, she issued licenses statewide. She issued the first
license to operate to the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. She met her
future husband in 1976 while doing additional Masters level courses at
Penn State. On Sept. 8, 1979 in Middletown, Jean married Rodney C.
Arnold and together they shared nearly 28 years of happiness. In 1987,
Jean resigned her positions to accompany her husband to Hampton, Va. A
move then came again in 1993 when Jean and Rodney moved to San Antonio,
Texas. Having both been born Pennsylvania and Penn State graduates, upon
Rodney's retirement in 2004, Jean and Rodney decided to move back to their
home state and reside on their farm in Litchfield. Throughout her life,
Jean was a avid Penn State football fan and knew all facts concerning PSU
Football, having learned from her father who graduated from Penn State
in 1927. Jean is survived by her husband Rodney, her sisters Carole
Daniels and companion Terry Rinesmith of Palmyra; Jackie Olitsky and her
husband Jerry Olitsky of Hellertown, Pa.; her mother-in-law, Mildred French
Arnold (Charles) Briggs, her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Sharon
M. and Merritt Vargason; Jack C. and Joyce Arnold all of Vawter; several
nieces, nephews and their families also survive. Jean was predeceased by
her parents Catherine E. and LeRoy C. Conrad, her father-in-law Claude
N. Arnold and a nephew Michael Olitsky. Abiding with Jean's wishes, all
services will be held at the convenience of the family. A private family
interment will be in the Bumpville Cemetery. Those who wish may kindly
consider a memorial contribution to the American Cancer Society in loving
memory of Doris "Jean" Arnold. Memories and condolences may be shared by
visiting our Web site: www.sutfinfuneralchapel.com (under obituaries) Caring
assistance is being provided by the Cooley family of the Sutfin Funeral
Chapel, 273 South Main St., in Nichols. Submitted by Carol Brotzman
GEORGE A. CRAIN, 76, of Canton RR 2 died Wednesday, April 9, 1986 at the Robert Packer Hospital. Born, July 26, 1909 at West Franklin, he was the son of Benjamin and Edna Brenchley Crain. A retired mechanic, he owned and operated Crain’s Garage in Canton until 1970. He had also owned and operated the former Crain Plymouth-Dodge Garage until the late 1950ds. Mr. Crain and his wife, the former Louise Nichols, observed their 51st wedding anniversary on July 7, 1988. Surviving are his wife at home; five daughters, Mrs. Wayne (Marlene) Ruddle of Hershey; Mrs. Joseph (Joanne) Mattocks of Towanda RD 2; Patsy May of Canton, Mrs. Dale (Hazel) Anthony of Waverly and Mrs. Curtis (Janana) Machmer of Canton RD 2; a sister Mrs. George (Helen) Buckley of Canton RD 2; a brother, Charles Payne of Wysox RD 1; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; mother-in-law, Mrs. Hazel Nichols of LeRoy. Private family funeral services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, 40 N. Center St., Canton, with the Rev. Mercy Kassambria, pastor of the East Canton United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in the South Litchfield Cementer, Bumpville. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday. Memorial donations may be directed to the Canton Ambulance Association, P.O. Box, Canton, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review.
GEORGE W. GIBBS JR., 77, of Ulster died Thursday, Dec. 23, 2004 at the Towanda Memorial Hospital. Born Aug. 20, 1927 in New Albany, he was a son of George W. and Katherine Shade Gibbs. He enjoyed helping his neighbors and worked as a farm hand on various farms throughout Bradford County for over 40 years. He loved his family. In his younger years, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was very kind-hearted and generous to everyone, never saying no to those in need. He also enjoyed going to auctions and sales. He married Eleanor Richards on Nov. 30, 1950. Mr. Gibbs was predeceased by his brothers, Howard and Walford, and sisters Vida Newman, Gertrude Pannay and Mildred Gibbs. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Eleanor at home; son and daughter-in-law, Norman and Joanne Gibbs of Ulster; daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and Chris Kinner of Stevensville; granddaughters, Stephanie of Indiana, Pa., Cornina Kinner of Stevensville and Abby Ross of Rome; several nieces and nephews; and sisters and brothers-in-law, Alberta and John Bradley of Athens, Lorraine and James Muldoon of Cleburne, Texas and Margaret Norris of Hornell, N.Y. Friends and family may call Monday, Dec. 27, from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home Inc., 225 S. Main St., Athens. The funeral will follow at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Richard Stackhouse, pastor of the Hornbrook Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in the South Litchfield (Bumpville) Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made in memory of George W. Gibbs Jr. to the American Heart Association, 1704 Warren Ave., Williamsport, Pa. or the Alzheimer’s Association of Northeast Pennsylvania, Kirby Health Center, 63 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review.
HOWARD - Mrs. Silverette West, 59, of Athens RD2, died at the Robert Packer Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Towanda and lived in the Valley locale her entire life. She attended Athens Area schools. She is survived bytwo sons, Robert West, Athens RD#2, and Raymond West, Sayre; three grandchildren; one brother, Albert Howard, Athens; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 o'clock at the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 S. Main St., Athens. Interment will be in Bumpville Cemetery. Rev. Fred Mitchell, Chemung, will officiate at the funeral services. RHW. Towanda Daily Review 19, April 1971. (This was my grandfather's (Eugene Howard's) half sister. I don't know if she was adopted or not, but was told she was by Carol Russell (neice to Edward Rich) by the Edward Rich family. She left the Howard family after her grandfather's Timothy death in 1924. She was born 1912. They have Albert Howard listed as her brother, and on the headstone it says Howard/West. REVA)
HUNSINGER –GERALDINE BABCOCK, 83, formerly of Bumpville, Pa., went home to be with the Lord after an extended illness, Monday, Aug. 11, 1997 at the Bradford County Manor. Born June 10, 1914, in Waverly, N.Y., she was the daughter of Norman and Lulu Strope Hunsinger. She attended the Windham Summit Bible Church, Windham, Pa. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Norman and Gladys Babcock of Litchfield, Pa.; G. Lyman and Dorothy Babcock of Brunswick, Ga.; Blair and Joan Babcock of Rome, Pa.; David and Kathy Babcock of Rome, Pa.; her daughters and sons-in-law, Evelyn and Emory Knight of McGraw, N.Y.; Hilda and Dennis Taylor of Owego, N.Y.; and her daughters, Millie Coleman of Rome, Pa.; Linda Lethbridge of Ithaca, N.Y. and Marlene Jewett of Cortland, N.Y.; 40 grandchildren, 58 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren; her brothers, Kenneth Hunsinger and Glenn Hunsinger, both of Athens, Pa.; and a sister, Marian Anspach of Athens; and several nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Walter Babcock, June 30, 1963, two grandchildren, Roger Babcock May 8, 1992, and Thomas Jewett Nov. 30, 1993 and a brother, Earl Hunsinger. Friends may call at the Lowery funeral Home, 225 South Main St., Athens, Pa., Tuesday, from 4-6 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held there Wednesday at 2 p.m. with her pastor, Rev. Kenneth Crain officiating. Burial will be in the South Litchfield Cemetery, Litchfield, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review.
JILLSON - Harriett Jillson Arnold
Reporter Journal, Towanda, Pennsylvania - August 29, 1901
Mrs. Harriet Arnold, widow of George Arnold, died at her home at Bumpville
on Aug 25, aged nearly 89 years. Two sons, A. C. of Athens and A.
E. of Bumpville survive her. Funeral and internment were held yesterday
at Bumpville.
KEIR, LESLIE A. Leslie A. Keir, 81, Litchfield, died at the Robert Packer Hospital on May 20, 1987. Born April 11, 1906 on Towner Hill, he was the son of Campbell and Ella Mae Marshall Keir. He was a retired dairy farmer and former employee of Cloverdale Farms. Mr. Keir’s wife, the former Hazel Bradley, preceded him in death. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Dennis (Carol) Reed of Owego, NY; sons, Fred of Troy and Dale of Athens; brother Robert and sister, Mrs. Erma Schultz, both of Athens; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held May 30 at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel in Nichols with burial to fellow in Bumpville Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Blind Association. (TGR May 28, 1987)
LANTZ –SHARON D. STANTON, 63, of RR1, Ulster, Pa., died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born April 11, 1942, Sayre, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Ellsworth and Sadie Elliott Lantz. Sharon was an artist who was able to see and recreate the beauty of every moment, not only evident in her undying faith, but also in the strokes of her watercolor brush. She was a loving mother and deeply devoted grandmother. She touched many lives and will remain in the hearts of all who knew her. She is survived by: her son, Jason Stanton, her daughter and son-in-law, Melanie and David Vanderpool, Jr., and their children, Julie and Justin Vanderpool; brothers and sisters, Ellsworth Lantz, Jr., Joseph and Rosemary Lantz, Faith and Charles Eschenburg, Norlene and Duane Hunter, Nathan and Becky Lantz, Emory and Mary Lantz, Edgar and Virginia Lantz, Allegra and Greg Grenier, Garth and Connie Lantz and Delphine and Doug Bidwell, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She is predeceased by siblings George Lantz, Gwendolyn Stanton, Jewell Lantz, Hope Lantz and Duane Lantz. Friends and family may call on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2006 at the Pilgrim Holiness Church, 701 S. Wilbur Ave., Sayre, Pa., with the viewing at 10 a.m. immediately followed by funeral services at 11 a.m. at the church with Rev. Paul Case officiating. Burial will be in the South Litchfield Cemetery. –Towanda Daily Review.
LENT - Lucy Lent Arnold
Mrs. Adison C. Arnold died at her home in Athens Friday morning.
She had suffered for the last 15 years from a fibrous tumor and Thursday
morning arose feeling apparently as well as usual. She attended to
her household duties until about 9:30 o'clock when she became suddenly
ill and her condition grew rapidly worse until Friday morning, when the
end came. Funeral services were conducted at the house Saturday evening
at 7:30 o'clock, by Dr. Simson of the Methodist church and at the church
at Bumpville Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. Mrs. Arnold's maiden name
was Lucy E. Lent, and she was born in Rome township 61 years ago.
She was married to Addison C. Arnold 43 years ago and had lived in Athens
for the last 22 years. She leaves besides her husband, two sons,
Elmer of Rome and Bernard of Litchfield, and two daughters, Mrs. Leon K.
Lane and Mrs. U. J. Raub, both of Athens. She is also survived by
two sisters, Mrs Moore and Mrs, A. E. Arnold, both of Rome, and one brother,
George E. Lent of Rochester, N. Y.
Daily Review, William "Bill" D. NERO, 53, of Litchfield Township died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2003, at his home. Born Aug. 5, 1950, in Elmira, N.Y., he was a son of the late Kenneth and Florence (Teeter) Nero. Bill was formerly employed by the Horseheads Holding Center in Horseheads, N.Y. He enjoyed hunting, woodworking and going to the races. His main interest in life encompassed his home and family, especially his grandchildren. Surviving are: his wife of 33 years, Jane (West) Nero at home; sons, William "Bill" (Karen) Nero of Athens, Robert (Judy) Nero of Warren Center, and James Nero and his fiancée, Amanda McConnell, of Waverly; seven grandchildren, Thomas, Greg, Jared, Heath, Dakota, Hunter and Colby; sisters, Linda Smith and fiancé Dave Lane of Gillett, Elizabeth (Alvin) Coats of Gillett and Sandra (Donald) Shores of Wellsburg. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Bill was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth "Butch" Nero Jr. Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2003, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home Inc., 279 Main St., Wellsburg, N.Y. The funeral and committal service will be held following visitation at 4 p.m. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in South Litchfield Cemetery, Litchfield Township. Submitted by Carol HOOSE Brotzman
NICHOLS - E. Louise Crain, 78, a resident of Wellsboro, PA and formerly of Canton, died Monday, February 14, 1994 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born May 21, 1915 in Rome, PA, she was a daughter of Raymond and Hazel Platt Nichols. She worked as nurse's aide at the Troy Community Hospital and the Bradford County Home Aide Services. Memberships included the Canton Presbyterian Church, now the Ecumenical Parish, and she was a former Lady Rebekah. Surviving are daughters, Marlene Ruddle of Hershey, PA, Joanne Mattocks of Towanda, Patsy May of Towanda, Hazel Anthony of Waverly and Jana Machmer of Canton RR 2; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are a sister, Ruby Hansell of Canton and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, George, who died in 1986. Funeral services were held at the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home in Canton on February 16 with the Rev. Mercy Kasambira officiating and interment to be in South Litchfield Cemetery, Litchfield Township, PA. (TGR, Thursday, February 17, 1994)
DANIEL O’SHEA, 87, of Troy RR 3, formerly of Windham Township, died Sunday, Oct. 23, 1994. Born June 6, 1907, in Hallstead, Pa., the son of Patrick J. and Ellen Thean O’Shea, he attended schools in Hallstead and Binghamton, N.Y. He served in the U.S. army from 1923 to 1928. He was an area farmer for most of his life. He worked for LeHigh Valley Railroad during World War II and for PennDOT. He is survived by his wife, Alice at home; his children and their spouses; Jeanne M. and Gerald Laninger of Athens. Daniel and Kathy O'Shea of Sayre; a son, Gerald of Sayre RR1; three grandchildren; Jeffrey Laninger of Monongahela, Pa. Mrs. James (Shannon) O’Shea Schmeig of Pittsburg, Kan., and Colleen O’Shea of Scranton, Pa.; two great-grandsons; Patrick and Robert Laninger of Monongahela; a sister, Helen McHugh of Great Bend, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two sisters, Mary Dubar and Katherine Flick. There will be no calling hours. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in the South Litchfield Cemetery, Litchfield, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review.
PECK - Vernon "Vern" C. Peck (March 9, 1943 - October 11,
2008)
If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever….Surrounded
by his family, Vernon C. Peck, of Bumpville, (RR 1, Ulster, Pa) went home
to be with his Lord on Saturday morning, October 11, 2008. Affectionately
known as Vern by his family and friends was born on March 9, 1943 in Towanda,
Pa a son of Edward T. and Ruth P. (Rollison) Peck. He was a graduate of
Northeast Bradford High School class of 1961. On June 24, 1962 he married
Connie Crain and together they shared 46 wonderful years of marriage. Vern
was a retired employee of DuPont where he worked in research and development.
He was a devoted member of the Bumpville Bible Church where he served as
Deacon and as a Sunday school teacher. Vern enjoyed carpentry, gardening
and being surrounded by the great outdoors. Although his greatest pleasure
was being with his family and his special grandchildren. Vern is survived
by his loving family, his wife Connie; son and daughter-in-law: Ben and
Stephanie Peck of Barton, NY; his precious grandchildren: Megan and Nathan
Peck; mother-in-law Helen Crain Young; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law:
Jim and Linda Crain; Lora Antisdel and Don Parks; several nieces, nephews,
cousins and their families also survive. Vern was predeceased by his parents
Edward and Ruth Peck; a son Douglas Peck in 1967; grandson Joshua Benjamin
Peck in 2004; father-in-law Elmer W. Crain in 1980; brother-in-law: Leigh
Antisdel in 2002; sister-in-law: Rae Parks in 2007. Funeral
services and celebration of Vern’s life will be held on Tuesday, October
14th at 1 pm at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols with
his pastor and friend, Rev. Ron Dyer, officiating. Burial will follow in
the Bumpville Cemetery. A period of visitation and sharing memories will
be held on Monday, October 13th from 4 to 7 pm at the funeral chapel. Memories
and condolences for Vern’s family may also be shared by visiting our website
at www.sutfinfuneralchapel.com Friends who wish may kindly consider a memorial
contribution to the Bumpville Bible Church Chair Fund, PO Box 238, Rome,
PA 18837 in loving memory of Vern C. Peck. Suftin Funeral Home obit
October 11, 2008. Submitted by Carol Hoose Brotzman
CARL E. POST, 61, of RR 2, Athens, Pa., died on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2005. Born Dec. 23, 1943, in Towanda, Pa., he was the son of Jeffrey and Ruth Shores Post. Carl enjoyed the outdoors in hunting, fishing and camping. He was into cabinet making and even built his own home. He always gave more of himself than he expected of others. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was predeceased by and his sister, Helen Phillips, and his nephew, Eric Towner. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 27 years, Rena, at home; his children and stepsons, Jeffery and Tiffanie Post of Sayre, Pa., Rick and Teresa Owens of Athens, and Kevin Owens of Sayre; grandchildren, Ashley Post of Sayre, Kyliegh Post of Sayre, Tyler Seeley of Sayre, Stephanie Decker of Lockwood, N.Y., and Eric Owens of Owego, N.Y.; a brother, Floyd and Nancy Post of Towanda; a very special cousin, Dixie and Tom Wormer; special friends, Pete and Jenny Bellows of Athens; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Family and friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 8, at the Athens First United Methodist Church, 118 S. Main St., Athens. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at the church with the Rev. Marty Bovee and the Rev. James Donahoo co-officiating. Burial will take place in South Litchfield (Bumpville) Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home Inc., 225 S. Main St., Athens. –Towanda Daily Review.
James E. REYNOLDS, 55, Athens
12/11/2001 Towanda Daily Review
James E. Reynolds, 55, of R.R. 2, Athens, died Sunday at Robert Packer
Hospital after an extended illness. He was born Dec. 18, 1945, in the Town
of Barton, N.Y., the son of Edwin and Freda Miller Reynolds. He was
a 1963 graduate of Sayre High School. Jim enjoyed hunting and fishing and
wilderness camping. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He
was a member of the Communications Workers of America No. 14167, AFL &
CIO. He was preceded in death by his mother, Freda; sister, Joann; and
brother, Steve. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Linda, at home;
three sons and two daughters-in-law; Randy and Michelle Reynolds of Athens,
Wade and Sherri Reynolds of Athens and Brian Reynolds of Lockwood, N.Y.;
nine grandchildren, Jamie, Corey, Katie, Brittany, Bridget, Danielle, Brandon,
Tanner and Brianna; father, Edwin, of Sayre; two brothers and sisters-in-law,
Thomas and Tammy Reynolds of Sayre and Eddy and Roberta Reynolds of the
Poconos; several nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call from 11
a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 S. Main St., Athens.
Funeral services will follow, with the Rev. William Wells officiating,
Burial will be in the South Litchfield Cemetery. Memorial donations may
be made to the American Cancer Society, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport,
Pa. 17701.
JAMES E. REYNOLDS, 55, of RR 2, Athens, died Sunday Dec. 9, 2001, at Robert Packer Hospital after an extended illness. He was born Dec. 18, 1945, in the town of Barton, N.Y., the son of Edwin and Freda Miller Reynolds. He was a 1963 graduate of Sayre High School. Jim enjoyed hunting and fishing and wilderness camping. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a member of the Communications Workers of America No. 14167, AFL & CIO. He was preceded in death by his mother, Freda; sister, Joann; and brother, Steve. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Linda, at home; three sons and two daughters-in-law; Randy and Michelle Reynolds of Athens, Wade and Sherri Reynolds of Athens and Brian Reynolds of Lockwood, N.Y.; nine grandchildren, Jamie, Corey, Katie, Brittany, Bridget, Danielle, Brandon, Tanner and Brianna; father, Edwin of Sayre; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Thomas and Tammy Reynolds of Sayre and Eddy and Roberta Reynolds of the Poconos; several nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 S. Main St., Athens. Funeral services will follow with the Rev. William Wells officiating. Burial will be in the South Litchfield Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review.
JAMES WILLIAM REYNOLDS, 34, of Ulster RR 1 (Rome Township), affectionaly known and “Big Jim” by his family and friends, died suddenly at his home following a heart attack (Sept. 1995). Jim was born on May 3, 1961, in Waverly, the son of James Reynolds, and the late Florence Connelly Reynolds. On Aug. 25, 1984, in Rome Township, Jim married Vickie Moore and together they have shared many fond memories which will always be a special part of her life. Jim spent many hours with family and friends turkey hunting, fishing, and bowling and was a member of the Barry Bowen’s Race Team in which he sponsored and took part in the pit crew. He was a member of the Towanda-Ulster Men’s 700 League, the Friday Night Mixed Bowling League which was held at Shamrock Lanes, North Easter Rod and Gun Club, and a supporter of the Rome Fire Company. With Jim’s passing he also gave life by being a tissue and bone donor, and the family asks that others will consider doing the same, Jim had touched many lived and will always be remembered for the caring and thoughtfulness he showed towards others. In addition to his father, James, “Red” of Ulster RR 1 (Rome Township) he is survived by his wife of 11 years Vickie, at home; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Patricia and Carl Beers, Millport; Gloria and Jan Park, Rome; Darlene and Earl Williams, East Smithfield; and Linda and James Crain, Rome; several aunts and uncles; his special nieces and nephews; Shannon, Amy, Carla, Jake, Kim and Kyle; a great-nephew Seth; and several cousins; his mother-in-law, and father-in-law, Carol and Dale Hosmer, Tioga Center; Donald and Glenda Moore, Rome; and his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Penny and Bryan Rice of Ithaca. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 1995 at 11 a.m. from the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 Main St., Nichols, N.Y., with Pastor Ron Head officiating. Interment will be held in the Bumpville Cemetery. The family will receive their friends on Monday from 1-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the chapel. Friends who wish may remember the Windham Ambulance in memory of James W. Reynolds send contributions of Kelly S. Pakes, Secretary, RR2, Box 323 Robe, Pa. in Jim’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review
REYNOLDS - BEERS, Patricia J.
Our hearts still ache in sadness and secret tears still flow, what
it meant to lose you, no one will ever know….Our loving wife, mom, grandma
and sister, Patricia J. Beers, 63, of Watkins Road, Millport, NY, died
on Thursday morning, July 3, 2008, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Pat was born on July 4, 1944 in Endicott, NY, a daughter of James P. and
Florence (Connelly) Reynolds. She was a longtime employee of ISTC in Horseheads.
Devoted to her family, Pat treasured the time spent with them and especially
enjoyed the many visits to Seneca Lake. In addition, she also was an avid
NASCAR fan and enjoyed crocheting. Pat is survived by her husband, Carl,
of 45 years; her daughter and son-in-law, Carla and Michael Pack of Woodsfield,
OH; her dog, "Buddy"; her grandson, Seth Pack of Woodsfield, OH; sisters
and brothers-in-law, Linda and Jim Crain, Gloria and Jan Park, Darlene
and Fred Capel, all of Rome, PA; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Bernard
and Frieda Beers of Athens, PA, Rita Smith of Niverville, NY, Vickie Reynolds
of Rome, PA. Several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends also survive.
Pat was predeceased by her parents; and her brother, Jimmy Reynolds. Family
and friends are invited to attend funeral services and celebration of Pat's
life on Sunday, July 6th, at 1 p.m. at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 South
Main St., Nichols, with Pastor Ron Dyer officiating. Interment will be
in the South Litchield Cemetery, Bumpville. A period of visitation and
sharing memories will be held on Saturday, July 5th, from 4 to 8 p.m. at
the funeral chapel. Published in the Star-Gazette on 7/4/2008.
STRUBLE - Alice Struble O'Shea, 97, diedon Sunday, March 1, 2009, at the Sayre House Inc. Sayre, Pa. She was born Aug. 25, 1911, at the family homestead near Vawter, Pa., one of eight children of the late Wiley and Bernice Cooper Struble. Alice attended the Vawter and White schools in Bradford County. She attended the Windham Summit Church as a youth and following her marriage. As a young girl growing up on her parents' farm, Alice learned quickly the value of hard work, the practice of which followed nearly all the days of her life. She loved horses and was an excellent rider. On June 6, 1935, she married Daniel P. O'Shea at Rome, Pa. For a time they lived in Hallstead, Pa., but soon returned to Struble Road, where they lived for a time in the house where Alice was born. They then lived on farms they purchased on West Road and North Macafee Road. Alice will long be remembered for the lovely crocheted afghans she crafted, gave as gifts and sold. She kept the cellar full of preserves from her garden — her jams and jellies were the best — and the smell of fresh bread, and cinnamon rolls were common aromas in her kitchen. Alice had a passion for worrying and caring for others. She was a member of the Litchfield Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary and in 1986 received a pin for perfect attendance. She was predeceased by her mother, 1934; father, 1958; husband, Daniel, 1994; sisters Francis Bradley, 1989, Jessie Park, 1993, and Marion Russell, 1997; and brothers Harold, 1906, Alvin, 1920, and Harley, 1924. Alice is survived by her children, Jeanne and Gerald Laninger of Athens, Pa, Daniel O'Shea and Sharon Sindoni of Nichols, N.Y., and Gerald O'Shea of Athens; three grandchildren, Jeffrey and Leslie Laninger of State College, Pa., Shannon and James Schmieg of Athens, and Colleen and Jeffrey Patterson of Athens; four great-grandchildren, Patrick and Robert Laninger of State College, Amelia Patterson of Athens and Gretchen Schmieg of Athens; sister Helen and Harry Horton of North Rome, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews. A private graveside service was held Saturday, March 7, at the South Litchfield Cemetery with the Rev. David Hritcko, a friend of the family, officiating. Family provided flowers. Arrangements were under the care of Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home Inc., 225 S. Main St., Athens. Burial was in South Litchfield Cemetery, Litchfield, Pa. Pallbearers were Jeffrey Laninger, Patrick Laninger, James Schmeig and Jeffrey Patterson. A luncheon was held at the Lowery Life Appreciation Center following the services. The family wishes to thank the caring staff at the Sayre House Inc. for the care given to Alice, also her friends and family for calls and visits, especially Jean Phillips, Laura, David, Lillian Shores and Alice West. Thank you to Lowery Funeral Home Staff and the staff at Towanda PCH. Memorial donations may be made in Alice's memory to: Bradford County Humane Society, P.O. Box 179, Ulster, PA 18850, or Sayre House Inc., Recreation Dept., 1001 N. Elmer Ave., Sayre, PA 18840. RHW. Towanda Dailey Review, 8 March 2009.
STRUBLE - Mr. and Mr. Charles Struble of North Rome, mourn the death of their five week old child, which occurred yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Besides his parents, he leaves one brother and one sister. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock at the house and at the Bumpville Church at 12. Burial will be in Bumpville Cemetery. Submitted by Reva Wagner. Taken from the Daily Review 26 April 1911.
Daily Review Henry J. "Speed" VanBUREN, 81, of 101 Holly St.
Sayre, Pa. died Sunday, May 2, 2004 at the Robert Packer Hospital. Born
in Towanda, Pa. Feb. 17, 1923, the son of Henry J. Sr. and Nellie Johnson
VanBuren, he was a graduate of Towanda High School. He served in the U.S.
Air Force during World War II in the North African Theater. He was employed
in the G.E. Foundry in Elmira. Henry played Pro Football with the former
American Football League, the Philadelphia Generals. He was an avid football
and baseball fan. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie, at home, his children;
Stephen VanBuren and his finance Morgan Randall of Sayre, Pa; Wayne and
Cindy Sessaman of Athens, Pa; Gary Sessaman of Athens; Joyce Gillette of
Long Island, N.Y.; Jackie Clark of Athens; Judy Sessaman of Sayre, Pa.;
and June Sessaman of Athens, 15 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and
his two loving dogs, Sassy and Prince. Family and friends may call at the
Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc. 225 South Main St. Athens, Pa. Wednesday
from noon until 2 p.m. Funeral services will follow there at 2 p.m. with
Rev. Philip Maengza, pastor of the Mennonite Church, East Athens, Pa. officiating.
Burial will be in the South Litchfield Cemetery, Athens, Pa. Submitted
by Carol Brotzman
Litchfield Twp., Bradford Co., PA
CHRISTINE C. VAN SICE, 94, of Interlaken, N.Y., and formerly of Rome Township, Pa., died on Nov. 14, 2005 at Lakeside Nursing Home, Ithaca, N.Y., where she had resided for a brief time. Born on June 26, 1911 in Rome Township, Christine was a daughter of the late Amos and Anna (Dutton) Van Sice. She was predeceased by her husband, Glenn H. Van Sice in 1956, her two sisters, Margery Van Sice and Blanche Horton, and grandsons, B.J. Becker and Greg Barrows. She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Velma Barrows, of Shirley, Mass., and Mary and Carl Becker, of Interlaken, N.Y., and her son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Lois Van Sice, of Jackson, N.J., seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. Christine was an avid reader and enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening. She was an artisan with a crochet hook and shared many of her afghans, doilies and other handmade treasures with her loved ones. Her family will receive friends on Saturday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 South Main St., Nichols. A celebration of her life will follow there at 1 p.m. with Rev. C. Kenneth Crain, Pastor of the Windham Summit bible Church officiating. Private interment will be in South Litchfield Cemetery. Those wishing may kindly consider directing memorials to the Windham Summit Bible Church in loving memory of Christine C. Van Sice. –Towanda Daily Review
LESTER M. WEST, 81 of Litchfield died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2001 at his home after an extended illness. He was born Aug. 9, 1920 in Litchfield the son of Benjamin and Lelia Struble West. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, square dancing, tinkering with mechanical equipment and shooting his rifle, pistol and shotgun. He was predeceased by his brother, Clayton west and a baby son, Lester L. West. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Alice at home; son and daughter-in-law, Lavern I. and Irene west of Wysox; daughter and son-in-law, Jane and bill Nero of Athens; daughter, Angela Moe of Athens; seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Family and friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday at the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 S. Main St., Athens. Funeral services will follow there wit the Rev. Kenneth Crain, pastor of the Windham Summit Bible Church officiating. Burial will be in the South Litchfield Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Guthrie Hospice, RR 4 Box 154, Towanda, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review
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