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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) |
BENJAMIN –MABEL E. JAMES, 79, of Johnson City, N.Y., died Friday evening, July 8, 1990, at Wilson Hospital. She was born June 4, 1911, daughter of Joseph and Jane Chilson Benjamin. She was raised in the Bradford County area. She is survived by two sons, Raymond E. James of Owego and Richard E. James of Cleveland, N.Y.; a daughter, Janice Woodrow of Apalachin; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; a brother, Edward Benjamin of Monroeton; a sister, Ethel Walborn of Towanda; several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held at the J. F. Rice Funeral Home, Inc., 150 Main St., Johnson City today at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Elvin S. Murphy officiating. Burial will be in Cole Cemetery, Monroeton, today at 12:30 p.m. Those wishing may make memorial contributions to the charity of your choice in Mrs. James’ memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
Settling the Towanda Hills.-William FINCH, of Connecticut, a Revolutionary soldier, was the first to settle on the " hills." He landed at "Bowman's eddy " in 1798, made a clearing on the Welles flats, and raised a crop of corn, but the overflows determined him to go to the hills. He built his cabin on the present William Welch place. During the war he was taken a prisoner to Montreal. He dug his way out of prison, and made his escape to the American shore, whence he commenced a long and perilous journey homeward, traveling by night and keeping secreted by day, accompanied, day and night, with an empty stomach. His only guide through the wilderness was the sun and the moss on the trees ; after untold sufferings he reached the army, and served faithfully until peace was declared. He had learned the tailor trade, and tanned the skins, and made the clothes, including shoes, of his family for many years. He died at the age of eighty-six, and is buried at Cole's. His wife, Mary HUXLEY lived to pass the age of eighty years. H.C. Bradsby
GIDNEY –R. NANCY SHULTS, 74, widow of George L. Shults, Monroeton RD 1 (Schrader Creek Road) die Friday afternoon, Oct. 5, 1990 at Memorial Hospital, Towanda. She was born Feb. 24, 1916 in Orange, Mass. Mrs. Shults served as assistant postmistress in the Monroeton Post Office for over nine years. She was then married to George L. Shults on June 6, 1945 when they lived on the family homestead. Her husband, George predeceased her on March 2, 1980. Surviving are a son, Paul G. Shults at home; two sisters, Mrs. Alice Weller, Towanda RD 3 and Mrs. Grace Schanbacher, Towanda RD 3; several nieces and nephews. A funeral and committal service will be held Monday at 11:30 a.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda with the Rev. Darris M. Hauser, pastor of the Independent Baptist Church officiating. Interment will be in the Cole Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. –Towanda Daily Review
GRACE – Augustus L. Grace of Monroeton Dies
Augustus L. Grace, 76, widely known retired Monroeton businessman,
died Saturday morning at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Mr. Grace
some years ago operated a meat market in Monroeton, then becoming a partner
in the Grace & Shiner garage. Later the same men had a grocery store.
A few years ago Mr. Grace retired and sold the business to Theron L. Detrick.For
53 years Mr. Grace was a member of the Monroeton Methodist Church and was
treasurer of Evergreen Lodge F. & A. M. at Monroeton for 35 years,
still holding that position at the time of his death. Three years ago he
and Mrs. Grace celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary.He is survived
by his wife; a daughter Sara at home and son, James of Scranton; and a
brother, L. U. Grace of Lancaster, N.Y. Funeral services will be held Tuesday
afternoon at 2:30 at the home. Burial will be in Cole cemetery with Evergreen
Lodge in charge of the service at the grave. Rev. Leon Northrup of Monroeton
will officiate. (CA 1942)
JOHNSON –ISABEL AVONDALE of Towanda, RR 6, Wysox Twp., Pa. passed
away Wednesday evening, May 17, 2006 at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial
Hospital, N. Towanda Twp., Pa. Born Nov. 16, 1919 in Towanda, Pa.
she was a daughter of the late Hannah Ackley and Charles Johnson.
Isabel attended the Towanda Schools. On April 3, 1954 she married Peter
J. Avondale, who preceded her in death on June 25, 1983. Surviving
are her children: Mable Madigan of Towanda, Irvine Bump of Towanda, Rose
Bailey of Wysox, Stanley Coe of Wisconsin: 12 grandchildren and several
great-grandchildren: a brother, Charles Johnson of Towanda; numerous nieces,
nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by sisters, Lula Chilson,
Rebecca Benjamin, Mary Johnson, Elsie Hoover; brothers, Martin, Emery,
Earl and Lester Johnson. The funeral service will be held Saturday,
May 20, at 11 a.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home 217 York Ave., Towanda,
Pa. There will be no calling hours. Interment will be in Cole Cemetery,
Towanda Twp., Pa. –Towanda Daily Review
MINGOS ALONZO
1884,June 27 OBITUARY, ALONZO MINGOS Bradford Republican
Newspaper, 7/10/1884
"DIED MINGOS AT MONROETON, June 27, Mr. Alonzo Mingos, aged 66 years.
Mr.Mingos was born in Thompkins Co,NY April 1,1818. He was of German descent,
his (g) grandfather having come from Germany. When about 19 years he come
to Bradford Co where he has resided till his death.He leaves a wife (Cornelia)
and four children to morn his death. ( Edward,Warren,Charles,Legrande)".
Alonzo MINGOS, farmer and youngest son of Conrad to come to Monroe Twp, m. Pursila Bois (Boice) as soon as they appeared on Hollon Hill. Their 1st ch:Edward E. was b. 1844 and named after a Bois that d in 1844. Alonzo bought land in Monroe Twp in 1845 and maybe moved into the original farm after Sarah's death in 1853. There is an 1857 letter in his handwriting. Only his son, Edward, had a child that continued this line. A marker for Alonzo was placed in Coles cemetery beside Pursila.
VANDERPOOL Mary Louise
– Mrs. Leonard Place Jr., 21, of Towanda RD 2 died suddenly last night
at the Robert Packer Hospital. She had been a patient at Memorial Hospital.
She was a former Towanda Valley High School student and attended church
at the South Towanda Chapel. She is survived by her husband; two daughters,
Rebecca Ann and Kathleen Diane, who was born Sunday; her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Wayne Vanderpool of Towanda RD 2; two brothers, Ira Vanderpool of
Monroeton and Wayne Vanderpool Jr. of Towanda RD 2; three sisters, Mrs.
James Eicher of Towanda, Mrs. Ronald Elliott of Caribou, Maine, and Mrs.
Kenneth Nero of Wellsburg; her great grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Benjamin
of Towanda RD 2; several aunts and uncles. The body is at the Miller
Funeral Home, where friends may call Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 o’clock.
Funeral services will be held in the South Towanda Chapel Thursday at 2
o’clock. The Rev. Harry P. Farr will officiate and burial will be in Cole
cemetery. (Handwritten date May 19, 1958)
VANDERPOOL– Mary Louise
Mrs. Leonard Place Jr., 21, of Towanda RD 2 died suddenly last night
at the Robert Packer Hospital. She had been a patient at Memorial Hospital.
She was a former Towanda Valley High School student and attended church
at the South Towanda Chapel. She is survived by her husband; two daughters,
Rebecca Ann and Kathleen Diane, who was born Sunday; her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Wayne Vanderpool of Towanda RD 2; two brothers, Ira Vanderpool of
Monroeton and Wayne Vanderpool Jr. of Towanda RD 2; three sisters, Mrs.
James Eicher of Towanda, Mrs. Ronald Elliott of Caribou, Maine, and Mrs.
Kenneth Nero of Wellsburg; her great grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Benjamin
of Towanda RD 2; several aunts and uncles.
RICHARD W. VANDERPOOL, 62 of Wyalusing RR 2, Terry Township,
Pa. passed away Sunday, March 16, 2003 at the Skilled Nursing Unit of the
Memorial Hospital in Towanda. Born August 14, 1940 in Wysox, Pa.
the son of the late Ernest and Mary McKnight Vanderpool. In early
years, Richard was employed by Allen Farms in Wysox, the Ajax Foundry in
Sayre and by Northrup Refuse Disposal in Sayre. He was later employed
by Towanda Borough and by the Richard Close Garage in Durell. Richard
enjoyed working outdoors and spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Nellie Pierce Vanderpool at home; his daughter,
Lucy Vanderpool of Towanda; step-children, Roger Platt of Candor, N.Y.,
Stacy Stinard and her husband, David Stinard of Candor, Eugene Vanderpool
of Florida; seven grandchildren, Felicia, Katrina and Tyler McCormick,
Brooks Platt and Meranda, Thomas and Jacob Veasey; a brother and sister-in-law,
Raymond E. Sr. and Terry Vanderpool of Stevensville, Pa.; nieces and nephews,
Joanie Shaffer of Towanda, Russell and Tammy Vanderpool of Ulster, Shirley
and Clifford Bump of Monroeton, Linda Godfrey of Towanda, Dale Vanderpool
of Huntington, Pa., Raymond Vanderpool Jr. of Silvara, Pa.; several great-nieces,
great-nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by a son, Richard
Vanderpool Jr. on Jan. 20, 1990; two brothers, Ernest and Joseph Vanderpool
and by a sister, Ernestine Vanderpool. The funeral and committal
service will be held Saturday, March 22, 2003 at 1 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen
Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. with the Pastor Dennis Fox of
the Faith Baptist Church, Terrytown, Pa. officiating. Interment will
be in the Cole Cemetery, Monroe Township, Pa. The family will receive
friends on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home. –Towanda
Daily Review
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