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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) |
AEPPLI - Marion E. Aeppli, age 74, of Orwell Township, Pa., passed away on Friday, June 13, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Towanda, Pa. Marion had been afflicted with Scleroderma Disease. She was born on Nov. 20, 1933, in Honesdale, Pa., a daughter of the late Julius A. and Eulah (Noble) Aeppli. Prior to Marion's retirement, she was employed as a head clerk for the New York Department of Transportation, giving 30 years of her service. She had lived in Oneonta, N.Y., for 25 years. After retirement she moved to Ocala, Fla., and had more recently been a resident of Herrickville for the last four years. Marion attended the Herrickville United Methodist Church; was a member of the Rebecca Lodge of Schenevus, N.Y.; and was a member of the CSEA and RPEA. She was an avid fan of the Oneonta Yankees, a minor league baseball team. She enjoyed arts and crafts, and doing Bunka "needle point." She enjoyed flowers, painting, going to local sporting events and reading. She was interested in genealogy, and she loved to travel worldwide. She leaves surviving a brother, Louis Aeppli; a sister-in-law, Pearl Aeppli; nieces and nephews Gloria (Lywn) Vanderpool, Sharon (Preston) Rogers, Joyce (Ivan) Decker, James (Mary) Pickering, Forrest (Charlene) Aeppli, Roland (Janet) Aeppli, Vicki (Bradley) Brink and Jeffery (Cynthia) Aeppli; and many great-nieces and great-nephews, and great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Aeppli and Oscar Aeppli; by a sister, Grace Pickering; and by a great-nephew: Andy Pickering. Funeral services will be held at noon on Tuesday, June 17, at the McHenry Funeral Home, 106 Church St., Wyalusing, Pa., with the Rev. Helen Learn, pastor, officiating. The family will receive friends and family from 11 a.m. until the time of funeral service on Tuesday, at the funeral home. Interment will follow in East Herrick Cemetery, Herrickville, Pa. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: HOPS, R.R. 2, Rome, Pa. 18837; East Herrick Cemetery Association, R.R. 1, Box 91AA, Stevensville, Pa. 18845; Herrickville Fire Department, R.D. 3, Box 269A, Wyalusing, Pa. 18853; or the Scleroderma Foundation, 59 Front St., Binghamton, N.Y. 13905, in memory of Marion Aeppli. Submitted by Carol Brotzman. Daily Review 6/16/2008
AEPPLI - Oscar J. Aeppli, 78, of Herrickville, Pa., went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the evening of April 17, 2008, at his home surrounded by his family after a brief battle with cancer. He was born Dec. 26, 1929, at home in Damascus Township, Wayne County, Pa. He was the son of Eulah and Julius Aeppli. He moved to Herrickville at the age of 5 and spent his entire life at his existing residence. He graduated from Camptown High School in 1947, where he was active in basketball, baseball, and senior and junior class plays, and was also senior class president. After several years as a farmer and mechanic at SF Williams, Oscar enrolled at Penn State University, Wilkes-Barre Campus, where he obtained his associate's degree in engineering and was active in drama club, photo club and Keystone Society. After graduating from Penn State he worked at Ingersoll Rand until his retirement in 1991. Oscar was active in the Herrick Township Fire Company, Herrick Township supervisors, East Herrick Cemetery Association, LeRaysville Grange, Camptown Alumni Association, LeRaysville Local Eastern Milk Producers, Herrickville 4-H, Boy Scouts and Herrickville Little League and served on the Wyalusing School Board. In 2007 Oscar was inducted as a charter member by the Herrickville Fire Department. Oscar was preceded in death by his parents, Eulah Ruth and Julius Albert Aeppli; brother, Robert Aeppli, and sister, Grace Pickering; and an infant great-granddaughter, Jeslyn Rose Aeppli, on Dec. 16, 2002. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Pearl (Schaner) Aeppli; sons, Forest and his wife, Charlene, of Milton, Pa., and their children Cheri (Nate) Swartz, Forrest Aeppli Jr., Jenny Aeppli, Stephen (Eve) Aeppli, Isaac Aeppli and Heather (Daniel) Fullen, Roland and his wife, Janet, of Herrickville and their children, Roland Aeppli Jr., Kelly (Bobby) Brown, Kevin (Stephanie) Aeppli and Mindy (Jack) Coates; and Jeff and his wife, Cynthia, of Herrickville and their children, Jessica Aeppli and Bucky Aeppli; and daughter, Vicki Brink and her husband, Brad, of Herrickville and their children, Abby (Brian) Russell and Ben Brink. Also surviving are his brother, Louis Aeppli of Herrickville; sister, Marion Aeppli of Wyalusing; 22 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to call from 6 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, and 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave. Towanda, Pa. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 21, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Jason Laudermilch, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in the East Herrick Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Oscar's memory to the Herrickville Wesleyan Church, RR 3, Wyalusing, Pa. 18853, or to the Herrickville Fire Department, RR 3, Wyalusing, Pa., or to the East Herrick Cemetery Association, RR 1, Box 91 AA, Stevensville, Pa. 18845. Submitted by Carol Brotzman. Daily Review on 4/19/2008.
BATES - Harvey Ernest Bates, 55, of Stevensville RR 1, Herrick Township, Pa., died Friday morning, Jan. 16, 2004, as the result of a fire that destroyed his family's home. Born May 3, 1948 in Camptown, Pa., he was a son of the late Weldon and Josephine Cole Bates. Harvey was a graduate of Wyalusing Valley High School and was a veteran of the Viet Nam Conflict, having served in the U.S. Army. On Sept. 22, 1983, he married the former Roberta Joyce Fields. Harvey was formerly employed by Cornell Inc., and Whipple's Lumber Company Laceyville, Pa., Shaffer's Feed Service in Monroeton, Pa., and by Wyoming Sand and Stone Company in Tunkhannock, Pa. Harvey enjoyed mechanic work, welding, hunting and fishing. Surviving are his wife Roberta, his son, Joseph Kevin Bates, his daughter, Theresa Lynn Bates, all of Stevensville RR 1; four brothers, Richard Bates and his friend Debbie of Stevensville, Howard Bates and his wife Rose of Benson, Ariz., Tom Bates and his wife Laura of Conklin, N.Y.; Raymond Bates and his friend Dot of Owego, N.Y.; his sister, Goldie Wilson, of Conklin, N.Y.; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. The funeral and committal service will be held Monday, Jan. 19, 2004 at 1 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. Interment will be at a later date in the East Herrick Cemetery, Herrick Twp., Pa. The family will receive friends on Monday from noon to 1 p.m. at the funeral home. 01/17/2004 Daily Review
COLE - Elaine E. Gardner, age 85, of (Wilmot Township), Sugar Run, Pa., passed away on Friday, March 7, 2008, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa. She was the devoted wife of Harold (Harry) Gardner Sr. She was born on April 7, 1922, in Herrickville, Pa., a daughter of the late Rev. Frank and Francelia (Hall) Cole. Elaine was born and raised in Herrickville, and spent most of her lifetime in that area. She was a member of the Herrickville Wesleyan Church. Her father was one of the original pastors of the church. On Oct. 23, 1946, Elaine married Harold J. Gardner Sr. in New York, N.Y. They celebrated over 61 years of marriage. In her early years, she worked as a switchboard operator. Music was a very large part of her life. Elaine wrote and composed music, and was a very accomplished musician and could play nearly any instrument. She was a devoted wife and mother who raised 10 children. She leaves surviving her husband, Harold (Harry) J. Gardner Sr., at home; her children, Gloria Jeanne D'Amico, Yvonne Robinson, Wanda (Jerry) Cooley, Valerie Gardner, Christopher (Karen) Gardner, Harry (Pam) Gardner Jr., Anita (Barry) Smith, Stephen (Lynn) Gardner and Suzanna Gardner; two sisters: Anna Laura O'Conner and Jan Ardsley; her 24 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and many many nieces and nephews, and extended family members. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers; five sisters; an infant daughter, Angel Elaine; a son, Joseph; and a grandson, Christopher. Friends and family may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, at the McHenry Funeral Home, 106 Church St., Wyalusing. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2008, at McHenry Funeral Home, at 11:00 a.m. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the Herrickville Wesleyan Church. Interment will be in East Herrick Cemetery. The family will provide flowers. Memorials may be made to: Herrickville Wesleyan Church, c/o Clayton Kern, R.R. 1, Stevensville, Pa. 18845, in memory of Mrs. Elaine Gardner. - Published in the Towanda Daily Review on 3/9/2008.
Herrick fire claims man's life - By James Loewenstein 01/17/2004
Daily Review
HERRICK - A 55-year-old Herrick Township man died of smoke inhalation
when a fire destroyed his trailer on Friday. The fire broke out at
approximately 7 a.m. at the residence of Harvey Ernest Bates and his family,
located off state Route 1012, state police said. Bates, 55, and his
wife and two children were able to exit from the trailer, police said.
However, Bates re-entered the residence to obtain some personal belongings,
police said. "He never came out of the trailer again," Bradford County
Coroner Gordon Farr said. Farr pronounced Bates dead at the scene at 9:50
a.m. Cause of death was smoke inhalation, Farr reported. Bates' furnace
malfunctioned, causing the fire, police said. The fire destroyed Bates'
trailer, said Glenn Camp Jr., chief of the Herrickville Volunteer Fire
Company. Firefighters were called to the scene at 7:34 a.m., and arrived
seven minutes later, Camp said. "The trailer was gone (destroyed) long
before we got there," Camp said. "It was all on the ground." Bates' wife,
Roberta, and their two children, 15-year-old Theresa and 19-year-old Joseph,
were uninjured in the fire, Camp said. "They were pretty cold by the time
(others) got there," said Bob Fields, Harvey Bates' brother-in-law. Bates
was not working due to a past back injury, Fields said. However, in the
past, he had worked as a welder and mechanic at Wyoming Sand & Stone
in Tunkhannnock, Fields said. "He liked hunting and fishing," and was a
Vietnam veteran, Fields said. State police were not available for further
comment.
GUSTAFSON
Mrs. Margaret Anza Gustafson Cobb, age 95, of Wyalusing, Pa., passed
away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2007, at the Tyler Memorial Hospital
after a brief illness. Margaret was born Aug. 31, 1911, in Beaverton, Ore.,
a daughter of the late Charles A. and Hazel Frost Gustafson. After
high school she began working for what is now Firestone Tire. She married
Francis Wood in 1927. Margaret worked at Firestone Tire for her entire
career, 45 years. She later married William Cobb of Akron, Ohio, who predeceased
her on March 4, 1977. After retiring she moved to Homestead, Fla., for
13 years. She then moved to Stevensville, Pa., in 1981 to be closer to
her family. Margaret moved into the Wyalusing Personal Care Home in 1997,
where she resided peacefully for nine years. Margaret was a member of the
Stevensville Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family,
as well as knitting, crocheting, working with handcrafts and playing cards.
Surviving are: her daughter: Dora Blaine of Stevensville, Pa.; sister,
Mildred Loek of Peachtree City, Ga.; grandchildren, Tim and Betsy Blaine
of Stevensville and Tamara and Terry E. Cobb of Wyalusing, Pa.; two nieces;
five great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased
by a sister, Edna Young. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday,
Jan. 26, at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 1 Grovedale Lane, Wyalusing,
with Tim Blaine officiating. Interment will be in the East Herrick Cemetery.
Friends may call at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 1 Grovedale Lane, Wyalusing,
from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday. The family will
provide the flowers and directs memorials to the Bradford County SPCA,
PO Box 179, Ulster, Pa. 18850. To send condolences or sign the e-guestbook,
please go to homerfuneralhome.com.
HITCHCOCK
Emma M. Barrows, 88, of Vestal, passed away Friday, December 1, 2006,
at Ideal Senior Living Center. A woman with a spunk and spirit that could
bring you to laughter and tears, but in the end taught us how to love.
She was predeceased by her husband, Frank; her adored and pampered pets,
Candy and Tiffy; her parents, Roy and Nettie (Doane) Hitchcock; and a brother,
C. Howard Hitchcock. She is survived by one nephew, Howard Hitchcock, Rapidon,
Va.; special cousins and caregivers, Jack and Bobbi Dalton, Endicott, Edward
and Gloria Mosier, Towanda, Pa.; daughter of Frank Barrows and special
friend of Emma's, Rosina and Emerson Brandon, Ga.; her constant companion
and best friend, "Boots"; special friend, Mrs. Dorothy Yearke; and many
special friends and relatives. She was a member of First United Methodist
Church, Endicott, a National Historian for the Doane Family Association,
a Girls Scout Leader for many years, and a member of the Endicott Women's
Club. A special thanks to the staff of Daisy Court Ideal Sr. Living Center
for their wonderful care and love. A heartfelt thanks to Lillian Pomeroy
who watched over Emma when we couldn't be there. Memorial Services
will be held Monday 7 p.m. from the Allen Memorial Home, Inc., 511-513
East Main Street, Endicott, with Rev. Dave Seaver, Chaplain of Spiritual
Care at Lourdes Hospital, officiating. The family will receive friends
Monday evening from 6 p.m. until service time. In lieu of flowers, expressions
of sympathy in her memory may made to Memorial Fund c/o First United Methodist
Church, Endicott, N.Y. 13760. Submitted by Carol Hoose Brotzman
HARVEY ERNEST BATES, 55, of Stevensville RR 1, Herrick Township, Pa., died Friday morning, Jan. 16, 2004, as the result of a fire that destroyed the family’s home. Born May 3, 1948 in Camptown, Pa., he was a son of the late Weldon and Josephine Cole Bates. Harvey was a graduate of Wyalusing Valley High School and was a veteran of the Viet Nam Conflict, having served in the U.S. Army. On Sept. 22, 1983 he married the former Roberta Joyce Fields. Harvey was formerly employed by Cornell Inc., and Whipple’s Lumber Company, Laceyville, Pa., Shaffer’s Feed Service in Monroeton, Pa., and by Wyoming Sand and Stone Company in Tunkhannock, Pa. Harvey enjoyed mechanic work, welding, hunting and fishing. Surviving are his wife Roberta, his son, Joseph Kevin Bates, his daughter, Theresa Lynn Bates, all of Stevensville RR 1; four brothers, Richard Bates and his friend Debbie of Stevensville, Howard Bates and his wife Rose of Benson, Ariz., Tom Bates and his wife Laura of Conklin, N.Y.; Raymond Bates and his friend Dot of Owego, N.Y.; his sister, Goldie Wilson, of Conklin, N.Y.; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. The funeral and committal service will be held Monday, Jan. 19, 2004 at 1 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. Interment will be at a later date in the East Herrick Cemetery, Herrick Twp., Pa. The family will receive friends on Monday from noon to 1 p.m. at the funeral home. –Towanda Daily Review.
CALVIN F. ‘KELLEY’ BRINK, 76, of Wyalusing RR 3, Orwell Township, passed away Thursday, July 19, 2001, at the Community Medical Center, Scranton, Pa. Born dec. 17, 1924, in Pike Township, he was a son of the late Fay and Daisy Cole Brink. In 1946, Kelly married the former Phyllis Novak. In earlier years he owned and operated his own farm and later worked as a contractor for several years, until his retirement. Kelly was also a supervisor for Orwell Township for over 40 years. He attended the Herrickville Wesleyan Church. Kelly was a life member of the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors. He enjoyed his grandchildren, taking hunting trips and fishing and was active as a coach for modified softball teams for 15 years. Surviving are: his wife, Phyllis Brink, at home: two sons and daughters-in-law, Bradley and Vicki Brink of Wyalusing RR 3 and Ashley and Jacqueline Brink of Rome RR 1; four grandchildren, Abby, Ben, Kaitlin and Marissa; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Merle, Leonard, Alvin, William and Kenneth Brink. The funeral service will be held Monday, July 23, 2001, at 11 a.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with the Rev. Elwyn Patrick and the Rev. Richard Vieldhouse co-officiating. Interment will be in the East Herrick Cemetery, Herrick Township. The family will receive friends Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. –Towanda Daily Review.
KENNETH C. BRINK, 86, of Monroeton RR 1, Franklin Township, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2001, at his home. Born Feb. 7, 1915, in Pike Township, he was a son of the late Fay and Daisy Cole Brink. In early years Kenneth owned and operated his farm in LeRaysville. He was formerly employed by the Bradford County Manor Farm. Surviving are his wife, Aletha Casselbury Brink, who is a resident of the Bradford County Manor, Troy RR 3; a brother and sister-in-law, Calvin and Phyllis Brink of Allis Hollow; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Leonard, Alvin “Jake”, Merle and William Brink. The funeral and committal service will be held Sunday, May 20, 2001, at 6 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 5 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be on Monday in the East Herrick Cemetery, Herrick Township. –Towanda Daily Review.
CASSELBURY –ALEATHA NELLIE CASSELBURY BRINK, 68 formerly of Monroeton, RR1, Franklin Township, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2003, at the Bradford County Manor, West Burlington Township. Born July 9, 1934 in Herrick township, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Lydia Woodruff Casselbury. Aleatha was formerly employed as a nurse’s aide by the Bradford County Manor for 14 years; the Northeast Bradford School District, in the cafeteria; the Endicott-Johnson Shoe Factory in Mildred; and the red Jacket Motel in Lowman, N.Y. Surviving are five sisters, Elizabeth Bowes of Port Orange, Fla., Viola Brink of Stevensville, Cora Fish of Wellsburg, N.Y., Gertrude Hitchcock of Stevensville, and Rosa Shafer and her husband, Steve Shafer, of LeRaysville; two brothers, Edward Casselbury and his wife, Delena Casselbury, of New Albany and Francis Casselbury and his wife, Dorothy Casselbury, of Herrickville; sisters-in-law Harriet Casselbury of Chemung, N.Y., Florence Casselbury of Towanda and Delores Casselbury of Mehoopany, Pa.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth C. Brink, on May 16, 2001; her parents, Edward and Lydia Woodruff Casselbury; and brothers Alvia, Ralph, Dannie, Walter and George Casselbury. The funeral and committal service will be held Tuesday, April 29, 2003, at 1 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with the Rev. Thomas Blackall officiating. Interment will be in the East Herrick Cemetery, Herrick Township. The family will receive friends Tuesday one hour prior to the funeral service at the funeral home. –Towanda Daily Review.
Edward CASSELBURY
Edward Casselbury, age 68, of New Albany RR1, PA, passed away on April
22, 2004 at Allied Skilled Nursing Center in Scranton. He was born on March
31, 1936 in East Herrick Township, a son of the late Edward, Sr. and Lydia
Woodruff Casselbury. On Feb. 2, 1960, Edward married the former Delina
Dodge. It was a devoted marriage of 44 years. He is a lifetime resident
of Bradford County and prior to retirement, due to declining health, was
engaged in dairy farming. Ed worked on the following local farms: Eastabrook
Farm, Allis Hollow; Belcher Farm, LeRaysville; Terascavage Farm, Homets
Ferry; Lou Alderson Farm, LeRaysville, and last at Thall Farm, New Albany.
Ed enjoyed time spent with his family, hunting, fishing and always enjoyed
playing cards. He had a special fondness for his special dog, Mikey and
his cat, Chris. It was of great enjoyment and pleasure to him to have an
annual Easter Egg Hunt. He and his wife, Delina would spend weeks in preparation
and planning of this fun family event. He thoroughly enjoyed hiding the
eggs and having gifts for everyone. His nieces, nephews and their families
will fondly remember the enjoyment that this annual event brought to each
of them. Ed also enjoyed attending and helping sell tickets for the annual
Fourth of July celebration and auction held in Herrickville. He leaves
surviving his wife, Delina Casselbury, at home; a stepdaughter, Ruth Ann
Force of Durell; a very special nephew, Mike Casselbury of Springville;
a brother and sister-in-law, Francis and Dorothy Casselbury; five sisters
and a brother-in-law, Elizabeth Bowes of Florida, Viola Brink of Stevensville,
Cora Fish of Wellsburg, NY, Rosa and Steve Shafer of LeRaysville, Gertrude
Hitchcock of Stevensville; sisters-in-law, Harriet Casselbury, Delores
Casselbury and Florence Casselbury; very special friends, Alberta Thall
and son, Bruce and Dianna and by his many nieces and nephews. In addition
to his parents, Lydia and Edward Casselbury, Sr., he was also preceded
in death by brothers, Alvie Casselbury, Walter Casselbury, Ralph Casselbury,
George Casselbury and Danny Casselbury; a sister-in-law, Janice Casselbury;
a sister, Aleatha Brink and brothers-in-law, Kenneth Brink, Clayton Bowes,
Robert Fish, Jack Brink and Floyd Hitchcock. Funeral services were held
on Monday, April 26 at 2 p.m. in the McHenry Funeral Home, 106 Church St.,
Wyalusing, with the Rev. Ronald Troup, pastor, officiating. Friends and
family called on Sunday, April 25 at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m.
and on Monday from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. Interment was
in the East Herrick Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that
donations be made to the Herrickville Fire Company in Mr. Casselbury’s
memory.
MILTON F. COLE, 74, of Herrickville, died Tuesday, March 5, 1985 at the Skilled Nursing Unit, Memorial Hospital, Towanda following a long period of deteriorating health. Born November 13, 1910 in Macedonia, Asylum Township, he was the son of Rev. Frank W. and Francillia Hall Cole. Mr. Cole was employed as assistant supervisor of the Bradford County Highway Department for 8 years, and later was employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, covering seven counties for over 20 years, retiring in 1973. He was a member of the Herrickville United Methodist Church, LeRay Lodge #471, F. & A.M., and served as a Bradford County Republican committeeman from Herrickville for many years. He also served as a state republican committeeman for one term. Milton also operated a farm and possessed a great love of nature, especially horses, and was a member of the American Arabian Horse Association. He is survived by his wife, Jule Levine Cole; four daughters, Mrs. Malcolm (Delores) Davenport of Ogden, Utah, Mrs. Barbara Lines of Towanda, Mrs. Wayne (Janice) Sutton of Herrickville, and Mrs. Gary (Linda) Johnson of Springville; two sons, Ronald M. Cole of Wyalusing and Frank J. of Dubois, Wyoming; 13 grandchildren; a brother Ernest W. Cole of Herrickville; eight sisters, Mrs. Joy Moffett of Yonkers, N.Y., Mrs. Gerald (Eloise) Welliver of Flagstaff, Arizona, Mrs. Myrtle Reeve of Sayre, Mrs. Anna Laura O’Connor and Mrs. Wilma Jennings, both of Herrickville, Mrs. Harold (Elaine) Gardner of Erin, N.Y., and Miss Jan Sylva Ardsley of Sayre; two step-daughters, Mrs. Nigel (Helen Sue) Atkins of France and Mrs. Merrilee Drakulich of Jamaica, West Indies; three step-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Adeline Starr Cole, on December 17, 1979 and by two brothers, Carlton and Ralph Cole. The funeral service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Herrickville United Methodist Church with his pastor, Rev. Kenneth W. Bitler officiating. Interment will be in East Herrick Cemetery. The family will receive friends this evening from 7-9 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. LeRay Lodge #476 will conduct Masonic service at the funeral home this evening at 7 p.m. The family request that those who wish may direct memorials to the Herrickville United Methodist Church or to the HOPS Ambulance Association in Mr. Cole’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
REV. ROBERT DeWALT
Rev. Robert W. DeWalt, 55, of Waverly, NY died May 2, 1992 at
the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. He was born February 21, 1937 in Johnson
City, NY. His mother, Elaine Alice, predeceased him in 1946.
His father, Rev. Harrison A. DeWalt and step-mother Ruth reside in Benson,
AZ. He was a retired minister of the United Methodist Church and was also
an LPN for Kimberly Quality Care. He is survived by seven brothers and
sisters; sons, C. Stephen of China, Robert M. Fell-DeWalt of CT, Lynn Paul
of Syracuse, NY and their mother, Joyce Cicconi of Elmira; his wife, Martha-Jo
Harding-DeWalt of Waverly, NY; step-daughters, Maryjo Rae of Waverly and
Laurie-Beth Norton of Big Pond; six step-grandchildren; several nieces,
nephews and friends. Funeral services were held at Christ United Methodist
Church on May 6, 1992 with interment to be in East Herrick Cemetery.
Arrangements were by the Olthof Funeral Home in Elmira. (TGR, Thursday,
May 7, 1992)
FIELDS Olive E. Fields Benjamin, 85, of formerly Rome and East Herrick, PA passed away Friday evening, May 25, 2007 at the Bradford County Manor, West Burlington Twp., Pa. Born April 8, 1922 in Trucksville, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Walter H. Fields and Elizabeth Thomas Fields. Olive was a graduate of Camptown High School, Class of 1939. On April 8, 1942 she married Leon M. Benjamin in the Wysox Presbyterian Church Manse. In the mid 1950's, Olive was employed by Beers Diner in Wysox and was later employed by GTE Sylvania in Towanda for 28 years until her retirement. She also assisted her husband in the operation of the family dairy farm in Herrickville from 1947 until 1982. Olive was a member of the Sylvania Women's Club, and Quarter Century Club. She was a volunteer for Memorial Hospital and Memorial Hospice for many years following her retirement from GTE Sylvania. She enjoyed baking, reading, crocheting, ceramics, working in her garden among her flowers. Surviving are: Her children, Janet Russell and her husband, Rex Russell of Rome, Pa. Delores Tillotson of Severn, Maryland. David Leon Benjamin of Rome, Pa. her grandchildren, Ray Hotaling, Lynn Edelman, Lisa Kornacki, John Tillotson, Tracy Tillotson, Jill Vough, Kasey LaBarr, and Tonya Benjamin; nine great-grandchildren; sisters in law, Joyce Jones Fields of Herrickville, Pa., Charlotte Arey of New Jersey; Betty Benjamin of the Personal Care Home of Memorial Hospital, Towanda; Donna Benjamin of Elmira, N.Y.; several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Leon M. Benjamin on March 10, 1989, an infant son, Walter Benjamin, her brother, Robert H. "Bob" Fields Sr. on August 15, 2006, and infant brother, Walter Fields, brothers in law, Andy Benjamin, Gordon Benjamin, Raymond Arey, and Bruce Manchester and sister in law, Geraldine Manchester. The funeral and committal service will be held Wednesday May 30, 2007 at 11 a.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa., with the Rev. Richard Vieldhouse, Pastor of the Orwell Bible Church officiating. Interment will be in the East Herrick Cemetery, Herrick Twp., Pa. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. and also one hour prior to the funeral service Wednesday morning at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the East Herrick Cemetery Association in care of Robert H. Fields Jr. RR 1 Box 93, Stevensville, Pa. 18845 in Olive E. Fields Benjamin's memory. Submitted by Carol Hoose Brotzman
FIELDS Robert H. "Bob" Fields, 79, of Stevensville RR 1, Herrick Township, Pa., passed away Tuesday evening, Aug. 15, 2006, at his home following declining health. Born May 19, 1927, in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., he was the son of the late Walter H. Fields and Elizabeth Thomas Fields. "Bob," as he was fondly known by his family and friends, attended the Camptown school and later worked on the family farm in Herrick Township with his father. On Oct. 19, 1949, he married the former Joyce Jones in Wyalusing, Pa. In early years he transported milk to creameries in LeRaysville and Fairdale and was employed by the Ingersoll-Rand in Athens, Pa. Bob was later employed by Masonite Corp. in Wysox, Pa., for 16 years and also owned and operated his farm in Herrick Township for most of his life. Bob served as a Herrick Township supervisor and was president of the East Herrick Cemetery Association for a number of years. Bob was a member of the Herrickville United Methodist Church and the Herrickville Fire Company, He loved his family, farming, the outdoors, bowling, hunting and fishing. Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Joyce Jones Fields; his son, Robert H. Fields Jr. and his wife, Donna Fields; his daughter, Roberta Joyce Bates; his grandchildren, Michelle Miller and her husband, Richard Miller; Jeanette Fields; Joseph Kevin Bates and his friend, Mindy Chilson; Theresa Lynn Casselbury and her husband, Curt Casselbury; great-grandchildren Kyle Miller, Abigale Miller, Kaleigh Fields, Cameron Fields and Ethan Caselbury, all of Stevensville RR 1; his sister, Olive Fields Benjamin of Rome; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and his faithful canine friend, "Tippy." He was preceded in death by an infant brother, Walter Fields; his son-in-law, Harvey Bates; and an infant great-granddaughter, Casey Erin Miller. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family with the Rev. Helen Learn, pastor of the Herrickville United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in the East Herrick Cemetery, Herrick Township, Pa. Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda, Pa. There are no calling hours. Published in the Daily Review on 8/17/2006. Contributed by Carol Brotzman
FLOYD C. HITCHCOCK SR., 66, of Stevensville, Pa. died early Friday morning, Dec. 4, 1992, at Memorial Hospital, Towanda. Born Sept. 9, 1926, in Sayre, he was a son of the late Theron and Ora Walker Hitchock. On June 12, 1945, he married the former Gertrude Casselbury at the Stevensville, Pa. Parsonage. Mr. Hitchcock owned and operated his dairy farm in Stevens Township for many years and was a former milk truck driver of Fairlawn Dairy in Fairdale, Pa. He also served as a school bus driver for the Wyalusing Area School District for many years. At the time of his death, Floyd served as a Supervisor for Stevens Township. He was a former Fire Chief of the LeRaysville Fire Co., a member of the Herrickville Fire Co. and was a Charter member of the H.O.P.S. Ambulance Association. Mr. Hitchcock was a past director of the East Herrick Cemetery Association and served as a dedicated caretaker of the East Herrick Cemetery for many years. Floyd possessed a great love for his family and was an avid follower of local sporting events. Floyd was well known throughout the area and possessed many friends. He is survived by: his wife of 47 years, Gertrude Hitchcock, at home; five sons, Theron of Stevensville, Pa., Floyd Jr. of Conestoga, Pa., Ronald of New Albany, Donald of Mehoopany, and David of Laceyville; two daughters; Rose Marie Belcher of Stevensville and Cindy Brink of Stevensville; 18 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Norman of Pittston, Pa. and Clifford of Herrickville; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Clifford Hitchcock on Oct. 19, 1975, and by a son-in-law, James Belcher on Jan. 17, 1989. The family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m. today at the Maryott-Bowen funeral home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow, Dec. 7, 1992, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow in the East Herrick Cemetery. –Towanda Daily Review.
CLIFFORD N. HITCHCOCK, 64 of Wyalusing RR 3, Herrick Township died Sunday evening, July 4, 1993 at Memorial Hospital, Towanda following a heart attack. Born Nov. 30 1928 in Stevens Township he was a son of the late Theron and Ora Walker Hitchcock. On Nov. 14, 1959 he married the former Marjorie Taylor. He was formerly employed by Ingersoll Rand, Athens and the State Aggregates in Wysox. Mr. Hitchcock was later employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Highways in Towanda for 28 years until his retirement in 1989. He was a charter member of H.O.P.S. Ambulance Association and served as an ambulance driver until the time of his death. He was also a member of and served as fire chief for the Herrick Township Volunteer Fire Company. Surviving are his wife of 34 years, Marjorie Taylor Hitchcock at home; a daughter, Susan Hitchcock of Wyalusing RR 3; a son, Andrew Hitchcock of Wyalusing RR 3; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Linda Hitchcock of Wyalusing; three grandchildren, Angela, Bryan and George; a brother and sister-in-law, Norman and Barbara Hitchcock of Pittston, Pa.; a sister-in-law, Gertrude Hitchcock of Stevensville and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by a brother, Floyd C. Hitchcock Sr. on Dec. 4, 1992 and by an infant son. The family will receive friends this evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. The funeral service will be held 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 7, 1993 at the funeral home with the Rev. Harry L. Ferguson officiating. Interment will be in the E. Herrick Cemetery, Herrick Township. The family suggests that memorials may be directed to the H.O.P.S. Ambulance Association, c/o James W. Seipler, RR 1, Box 280, Rome, Pa. in Mr. Hitchcock’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review
Iva E. HITCHCOCK, 85, of Endicott, NY, passed away on Saturday March 13, 2004 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse, NY. She was born in Herrickville to the late Clarence S. and Vera (Brotzman) Hitchcock. Her seven children and their spouses, Mary Ann and James Webster, Sayre, George and Aline Snell, Port Aransas, TX, Gwendolyn and Allan Warner, Elk Lake, Wilber and Kathy Hitchcock, Port Crane, NY, Wilma and Myron Severcool, East Rush, Gloria and Edward Mosier, Towanda, Thomas and Julie Hitchcock, Owego, NY; daughter-in-law, Pamela J. Hitchcock, Montrose; sister and brother-in-law, Belva and Wayne Very, Rush; 25 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; many nieces and nephews survive Iva. Her husband, LaVerne W. Hitchcock in 1990, and son, Kenneth Hitchcock in 2002, predeceased Mrs. Hitchcock. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who gave of herself selflessly, asking for nothing in return. She was a member of Vestal Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, serving as a regular full-time Pioneer Minister. A memorial service was held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 17 at the Vestal Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 749 Vestal Pkwy, Vestal. Presiding over the service was Eric Jackson. Interment was in the Herrickville Cemetery, Bradford County, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mrs. Hitchcock’s name can be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made through the Daniel K. Regan Funeral Home in Montrose.{Unless there is an error in her obit, both her real name and her married alias were Hitchcock - Does anyone know for sure? Tell Joyce} [ Informant says she is buried in East Herrick rather than Herrickville, and that the obit is in error. I have relocated the obit on that basis]
LAVERNE W. HITCHCOCK, Montrose RD 4 (Rush), Pa., died March 27, 1990 at Bradford County Manor. He was born in Orwell Township, son of the late Wilbert and Mary (Brister) Hitchcock. For many years he operated a garage in the Rush community. He was an official automotive inspector for the state of Pennsylvania. Mr. Hitchcock was a charter member of the Rush Volunteer fire Company. He was a member of the Vestal congregation, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He is survived by his wife, Iva Hitchcock, Montrose RD 4 (Rush), Pa.; four sons, George Snell of San Antonio, Texas; Wilbert Hitchcock of Montrose RD 5 (Rush); Kenneth Hitchcock of Montrose RD 4 (Lawton); Thomas Hitchcock of Apalachin, N.Y.; four daughters, Mary Ann Webster of Sayre, Gwen Warner of Montrose RD 4; Wilma Severcool of Montrose RD 5; Gloria Mosier of Towanda; two sisters, Hazel Hitchcock; two sisters, Hazel Hitchcock of Holiday, Fla. and Grace Lamberson of Sayre; 25 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Philip L. Donahue Funeral Home, 64 South Main St., Montrose, Pa., with Howard Riner of the Montrose congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses officiating. Friends are invited to call at the funeral home Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. Interment will be in the East Herrick Cemetery, east Herrick. The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the memorial fund of the Vestal congregation, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 18 West Main St., Apalachin, N.Y. –Towanda Daily Review.
HURD Katherine P
Katherine P Houghtaling (January 15, 1934 - April 8, 2006) P.
Dean Homer Funeral Home listing April 9, 2006 Katherine P. Hurd Houghtaling,
age 72 of Herrickville, PA passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday,
April 8, 2006. Katherine was born January 15, 1934 a daughter of
the late Amos C. and Eva Beauman Hurd. She married Leon (The Great) Houghtaling
of Franklin, NJ on September 14, 1952. He predeceased her on March 18,
1999. She was active in the HOPS Ambulance Assoc. for fifteen years, and
she was also a member of the Herrickville Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary. Katherine
enjoyed quilting, crafts, gardening, and bluegrass festivals, as well as
spending time with her family. Surviving: Three sons and daughters-in-law:
Robert & Helen Houghtaling Rome, PA Lee & June Houghtaling Wyalusing,
PA Granden & Janice Houghtaling Herrickville, PA Two daughters and
son-in-law: Dawn & Keith Englehart E. Greenville, PA Shelley Houghtaling
Reno, NV Herrick Township, Bradford Co., PA
HURD –KATHERINE P. HURD HOUGHTALING, 72, of Herrickville, Pa., passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, April 8, 2006. Katherine was born January 15, 1934, a daughter of the late Amos C. and Eva Beauman Hurd. She married Leon (The Great) Houghtaling of Franklin, N.J., on September 14, 1952. He predeceased her on March 18, 1999. She was active in the HOPS Ambulance Association for 15 years, and she was also a member of the Herrickville Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. Katherine enjoyed quilting, crafts, gardening and Bluegrass festivals, as well as spending time with her family. She is survived by: three sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Helen Houghtaling, Rome, Pa.; Lee and June Houghtaling, Wyalusing, Pa.; Granden and Janice Houghtaling, Herrickville, Pa.; two daughters and son-in-law, Dawn and Keith Englehart, E. Greenville, Pa., and Shelly Houghtaling, Reno, Nev.; sister, Ruth Steele, Angola, Ind.; half brother, Charles Hurd, Augusta, N.J.; half sister, Grace Estell, Edmenston, N.Y.; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by: her grandson, George Taylor; one brother, Joseph Hurd; and three sisters. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 12 at 4 p.m. at the East Herrick Cemetery, Herrickville, Pa. with the Rev. Helen Learn, pastor of the Herrickville United Methodist church, Herrickville, Pa., officiating. Interment will be in the East Herrickville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to Herrickville Fire Company, in care of Doreen Farmer, RR3 Wyalusing, Pa. Funeral arrangements are under that control of the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 1 Grovedale Lane, Wyalusing, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review
H. MEYER HOWE
Services were held June 9 for H. Meyer Howe, 84, of Wyalusing,
from the Archer-Miller McCloskey Funeral Home in Towanda with interment
at East Herrick Cemetery, Herrickville. Mr. Howe died on June 7,
1981. He was born Jan 20, 1897 in Rome, the son of Eugene and Adelia
Atwood Howe. He was a member of the Herrickville Methodist Church,
past president of East Herrick Cemetery Assn. and was a avid outdoorsman.
Surviving are his wife Anna; two daughters, Mrs. Esther L. Haynes of Horseheads,
NY and Mrs. Augustine (Vera) Battisti of Vestal, NY; son Laverne M. of
Columbia Cross Roads; ten grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several
nieces and nephews. (TGR, Thursday, June 11, 1981)
Richard Lyle JENNINGS
Jan. 16, 2002
Richard Lyle Jennings, age 61, of Herrickville, PA, who was our father,
went to be with his Father and Savior on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002 at the
Tyler Memorial Hospital in Tunkhannock after a courageous battle with cancer.
Richard was born in Towanda on April 19, 1940 at the Mills Hospital, a
son of Wilma Cole Jennings and the late Lyle Jennings. He graduated from
the Wyalusing High School, a member of the Class of 1958. He began driving
truck and eventually purchased his own truck, which he operated as an independent
for several years. He later began driving for Taylor Packing Co. of Wyalusing,
from which he retired in 1999 after more than 25 years of service. Richard
spent his entire life in the Herrickville community, serving the Lord,
family and friends. His favorite times were spent working with his children
and grandchildren and the many children he took into his heart and home.
His many years as a Sunday School teacher, Sunday School superintendent,
church leader and youth group leader were times that made a huge influence
on everyone around him. Lives were changed because of his Christian walk
through Herrickville. His two sisters and their families were never far
from his heart and thoughts. Family get-togethers were rich in love and
laughter. There was always room for at least one more little one. His nieces
and nephews were high on his list of priorities whether near or far. When
blessed with his grandchildren, life took on new and wonderful joy. Still
teaching his love of Jesus, his children and grandchildren learned many
lessons of love, understanding, patience, kindness and faith toward his
fellow man and for each other. He resided on his family farm for his entire
life where he pursued his passion—the love of nature and farming. He was
a member of the Herrickville Wesleyan Church. Surviving are his spouse
of 32 years, Edna Hanley Jennings, Herrickville; sons and daughters-in-law,
Brian and Lynn Jennings, Herrickville, David and Brandy Jennings, East
Smithfield; daughters and son-in-law, Joanne and Jason Stanton, Herrickville,
Karen Jennings of Dover, DE, Kimberly Jennings of Herrickville; his mother,
Wilma Cole Jennings, Herrickville; a special son and daughter-in-law, Avery
and Dena Colegrove of Laceyville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jacqueline
and Albert Wilson, Herrickville, and Donna and Guy Cook of Longmont, CO;
11 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were
held on Saturday, Jan. 19 at 1 p.m. at the Herrickville Wesleyan Church,
Herrickville, with the Rev. Elwyn E. Patrick, his pastor, officiating.
Interment was in East Herrick Cemetery. Friends called at the Herrickville
Wesleyan Church on Friday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. and also from 12 noon
until the time of the service. Funeral arrangements were under the direction
of the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 1 Grovedale Lane, Wyalusing. Memorials
may be directed to the Herrickville Wesleyan Church, RR3, Box 99, Wyalusing,
PA 18853 or to the North Rome Christian School, Ulster, PA 18850
ALFRED GEORGE KITCHEN, 71, of Wyalusing RR 3 passed away Tuesday evening, May 20, 1997, at his home following a period of declining health. Born Sept. 26, 1925 in Noxen, Pa., he was a son of the late Leslie and Stella Thompson Kitchen. Mr. Kitchen was employed for most of his life at various area stone quarries. In early years he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Dickinson Kitchen, at home; a step-daughter and her husband, Nancy and Harold Sechrist of Endicott, N.Y.; two grandchildren, Travis and Terry Kitchen of Rome RR; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his son, Alfred Kitchen, in 1991. Funeral services will be private. Interment will be held at a later date in East Herrick Cemetery, Herrick Township. There are no calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. –Towanda Daily Review.
LeRUE - Julia Camille Chamberlin, age 89, of Wyalusing Personal Care Home, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006, at Skilled Nursing Unit in Towanda, Pa. Camille was born on Dec. 19, 1916, to Blinne & Mark LeRue and graduated from Rush High School. She was co-owner of the first snack bar at the old Wyalusing Sale Barn, and had also been employed by Bendix and Bobby Stevens Restaurant, and retired from Arrow United. She enjoyed camping, playing cards, and time spent with her family. Camille is survived by four sons: Ronald and Joyce Chamberlin, Donald and Jeanette Chamberlin, David Chamberlin and Kathy Sweeney, and Butch and Marlene Chamberlin; two daughters: Audrey and Larry Snyder, and Pat and Tom Heyer; three sisters, Betty Hunsinger of Rush, Pa., Louise White of Meshoppen, Pa., and Mary Jane Sible of West Auburn; and a sister-in-law, Wanda Wilson of Binghamton, N.Y. She also is survived by 17 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and two great great grandchildren; several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cleon Chamberlin; a grandson, Brian Chamberlin; a step-grandson, Howard Berry; and a great great grandson, Tyler Wood. Friends and family are invited to call from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday evening, Nov. 19, 2006, at the McHenry Funeral Home, 106 Church St., Wyalusing, Pa. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 20, in McHenry Funeral Home, with the Rev. Diane Prentice, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in the East Herrick Cemetery, Herrickville, Pa. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to the Wyalusing Ambulance Association, P.O. Box 787, Wyalusing, Pa. 18853, in Camille Chamberlin’s memory. - Daily & Sunday Review, Towanda PA, Nov. 17, 2006
MAGNUS –LILLIE M. LUTZ, age 88, of Greenwich, Conn., formerly of Herrickville, Pa., passes away on Monday, March 6, 2006, at the Stamford Hospital in Stamford, Conn. She was born on Sept. 15, 1917, in Brooklyn, N.Y, a daughter of the late Edgar and Lillian Freeman Magnus. On May 2, 1936, Lillie married her husband William J. Lutz. Her husband preceded her in death on June 1, 1996, after celebrating 60 years of marriage. She had been a resident of Herrickville for nearly 25 years. She was an active member of the Herrickville United Methodist Church, and the United Methodist Women. She was a very active member of the Herrickville Sewing Club, and served as past president and past treasurer; she was a charter member of the H.O.P.S. Ambulance Association, and had served as treasurer; and she was also a member of the Cooperative Extension. Lillie was very well liked and highly regarded, and supported many of the activities of the community wholeheartedly. She enjoyed gardening and quilting. She found the greatest enjoyment in the time shared with her faithful feline companion Ginger. Lillie moved from Herrickville to Long Island, and then to Connecticut. She leaves surviving: her son and daughter-in-law, William and Eileen Lutz, of Greenwich, Conn.; and a grandson, Eric Lutz, also of Greenwich, Conn. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2006, at 10 a.m. in the Herrickville United Methodist Church, with Rev. Helen Learn, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in the East Herrick Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the H.O.P.S. Ambulance Association, in care of James Seipler, RR 1, Box 280, Rome, Pa., 18837; or the Herrickville United Methodist Church in care if Doreen Roehrig, RR 3, Box 57, Wyalusing, Pa., in Lillie Lutz’s memory. Arrangements were entrusted to the McHenry funeral Home, 106 Church St. Wyalusing, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review
MARSHALL –ELLA I. BROWN, 87, of Rome, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2003, at Memorial Hospital, Towanda. Born Aug. 31, 1916, in Wysox, she was a daughter of the late Ray and Teresa Edsell Marshall. Ella was a graduate of Orwell High School Class of 1933. On June 9, 1942, she married Daniel Ward Brown, who preceded her in death on June 9, 1991. Ella and Dan owned and operated the family dairy farm in Herrickville for 26 years and she was later employed by Memorial Hospital in Towanda for 17 years. She was a member of Dille Parish of the United Church of Christ, and the Ugly Quilters, Potterville. Ella was a former member of the Herrickville United Methodist Church; Herrickville Volunteer Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary, in which she held offices; and the Herrickville Sewing Club. Ella enjoyed quilting, crocheting lap robes, gardening, working in her yard and helping others. Surviving are: her children and their spouses, Dawn and John Karpauitz of Potterville, Peggy and Tom Taylor of Warren center, Willis “Bill” and Genelle Brown of LeRaysville, Samuel J. and Diana Brown of West Conshohocken, Pa., and 10 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Wanda K. Brown; a daughter Sally Rawlings, in May of 1982; and two sisters, Clara Stalford in April 1992 and Aileen Wiles in July of 1989. The funeral service will be held Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003, at 11 a.m. at the Dille Parish, Potterville, with the Rev. Sharon Temple, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in the East Herrick Cemetery, Herrick Township. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. The family suggest that memorial contributions may be directed to Dille Parish United Church of Christ in care of Mrs. Jean Davis, RR1, Box 30 LeRaysville, Pa., Herrickville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 163, Camptown, Pa., Herrickville Pa., or to H.O.P.S. Ambulance Association, in care of James W. Seipler, RR 1 Box 280, Rome, Pa. in Mrs. Brown’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
MORGAN –LEAH MICHELLE WRAY, 43, of Wysox RR 2, Standing Stone Township, Pa., formerly of Lewistown, Pa., passed away Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2005, at Memorial Hospital, Towanda, Pa. Born Dec. 23, 1961 in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late David W. Morgan and Carolyn “Jean” Johnson Morgan. Leah was a graduate of Lewistown High School and was formerly employed by Weis Markets in Elmira, N.Y., for several years. She was a member of the Herrick Township Fire Company. Leah loved spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed music, concerts, dancing and going to amusement parks and was an avid NASCAR fan. Surviving are her companion, Andrew G. Hitchcock of Wysox RR 2; her daughter and son-in-law, Heidi E. Lantz and Robert D. Lantz of RR 2 Gillett, Pa.; her grandchildren, Alexa and Madison, both of Gillett RR 2; her sister and brother-in-law, Kari B. Miller and Joseph Miller Jr. of Huntingdon, Pa.; a nephew, Kyle S. Gipe of Allensville, Pa.; several aunts, uncles and cousins; many friends; and a good friend of more than 20 years, Jeffrey Wray of Gillett RR 2. The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 26, 2005, at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. Interment will be in the East Herrick Cemetery, Herrick Township, Pa. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Herrick Township Fire Co. in care of Doreen Farmer, RR 3, Box 272, Wyalusing, Pa. in Leah M. Wray’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
AUGUST MOSIER JR., 65, Wyalusing RR 3, Pike Township, passed away April 22, 2004, at his home. Born September 5, 1938, in Sayre, he was a son of the late August G. Mosier Sr. and Ethel V. Sargent Mosier. He worked in construction in the area for most of his life until he became disabled. Mr. Mosier was a member of the Asylum V.F.W. Post No. 6072 and the Am Vets in Durell. He loved the outdoors and fishing. Surviving are five children; Tammie Tiffany and her husband, Scott Tiffany, Litchfield Township; Brian Lee Mosier and his wife, Chae Mosier, who are stationed with the U.S. Air Force in Korea; Steven Mosier and his wife, Lisa Mosier, Wellsburg, NY; Bonnie Sue Mosier and Carl Mosier; several grandchildren; two sisters, Bertha Bull, Canton and Doris Coats, Old Town, FL; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father August G. Mosier, Sr. on March 18, 1991; his mother, Ethel V. Mosier, January 17, 1961; six sisters, Augusta Coats, Roberta Bailey, Marjorie Mosier, Janet Mosier, Marie Sutton and Gladys Healey; and two brothers, Howard and Robert Mosier. The funeral service was held April 27 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda. Interment was in the East Herrick Cemetery, Herrick Township; with Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 according full military honors. –Canton Independent Sentinel.
PELTON -- Lyle Wayne Pelton, aged one year, son of Mr. And Mrs. Wesley Pelton of East Herrick, died Sunday at the home of his grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. Edward Adams of Friendsville. He was ill only three days from bronchial pneumonia. Funjeral services will be Wednesday at 2 o’clock at the East Herrick church with burial in East Herrick cemetery, Rev. House of Herrickville will officiate. The body is at the Pinnock funeral home where friends may call. (The Daily Review, Towanda, Pa. March 24, 1942)
From the Wyalusing Rocket, Wed Feb 15, 1911 Page 3, Col. 4
Dr. A. R. STEPHENS
Dr. Alonzo R. Stephens, on of the oldest physicians in Bradford County
died Friday morning at 3:15 at his home in Herrickville, after a long illness,
although he had been confined to his bed but three days,. Heart failure
caused his death. Dr. Stephens was born in Pike township on June 1, 1835,
being the son of Jonathan Stephens, a native of Connecticut and of English
descent. The subject of this sketch attended the district school
until he was 15 years of age and then went to Binghamton where he continued
his studies. At the age of 17 he began the study of medicine under
Dr. O.V. Thayer of Binghamton, and seven years later attended Albany College
where he received his degree of M.D. in 1855, returning to Binghamton and
began practice with Dr. Geo. A. Thayer, and continued with him until 1862
when he enlisted in Company B 149th N.Y.V.I. He was commissioned
assistant surgeon after being on temporary duty as medical cadet with the
89th Regt. N.Y.V.I. As an assistant surgeon he was assigned to the
the Twentieth Army Corps, and while in service received a gun shot wound
in the leg, and in falling received an injury to his back which caused
paralysis. He was confined in a hospital in Louisville, Ky., and Albany
N.Y. until he was discharged in September 1865 on account of physical disability.
He first came to LeRaysville and in 1866 went to Herrickville where he
had since resided, practicing medicine. He owned a nice farm, kept
good horses, and was a typical country doctor, scattering seeds of kindness
everywhere and giving liberally to every worthy cause. He was prominent
member of Hurst Post, G.A.R. and for many years was a United States Pension
Examiner. Politically he was a Democrat.
He is survied by two sons , Thayer Stephens of Herrickville, and A.H.
Stephens of Grantie City, ILL.
Doctor Stepens is my gg grandfather. He and his wife Nancy Sweet
Stephens are buried in lot #326 of the E. Herrick Cemetery.Thank you, Chuck
Comstock
TROWBRIDGE - Andrew Trowbridge - On Monday, March 29th, Mr. and Mrs. John Trowbridge recieved the sad tidings that their son, Andrew, had passed away at Canoga, N. Y., following an operation for appendicitis. It was a dreadful shock to them as they had not been informed of his illness, but as he was among dear friends they know that everything possible was done for him. His was a beautiful death as his last message sent to his mother testifies: "Tell mother I am prepared, prepared." He was an active member of the Canoga M. E. church, and the beautiful flowers sent by the official board of that church and by other friends testify to their love for him. He was a loving, sunny disposition, endearing him to a large circle of friends and relatives. He leaves a father, mother, six brothers, one sister, and a fiance to mourn his untimely death. His body was brought home on Thursday and the funeral held at the East Herrick church on Friday at 11:00 a.m. Interment in the East Herrick cemetery. "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain, for the former things are passed away." Newspaper clipping dated Apr. 5 (would have been 1909), source unknown - Submitted by Susan Austin
TROWBRIDGE - In Memory of John Trowbridge, born September 23, 1851, date of death, January 21, 1942. Services held at Minier Funeral Home. Clergyman officiating: Rev. Delos Smith. Final resting place: East Herrick Cemetery. Submitted by Susan Austin SusanAustin@hotmail.com
WALKER-Charles H. Walker of Camptown, passed away very suddenly at his late home, Wednesday, January 4, 1928, of acute indigestion. He was only sick about one hour before he died. He was born in Orwell, Bradford County, Pa., September 25, 1861. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Walker. He is survived by his wife, Nancy (Ross) Walker and nine sons and four daughters, Burton, of Pittston; Perry of Endicott; William of Rushville; Lyman, of Wyalusing and Mrs. Charles Mann, of East Herrick; Chester A., and Mrs. Theron Hitchcock of Rushville; Mrs. Edward Schaffer, of Binghamton; George, of Montrose; Hazel, of Camptown; Hubert, of Laceyville and Tracy, of Lime Hill, and Francis of Sayre. Also one sister, Mrs. Francella Cole of LeRaysville and one brother, Fred Walker, of Keech Hill. He has twenty-seven grandchildren to mourn his death. The funeral was held from his late residence, Saturday, January 7, at 12 o'clock and 1 p.m. at the M. E. church, at Camptown. Burial at East Herrick. Submitted by Patty Shumway pshumway@epix.net
WALKER –MERINDA COLEMAN, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Walker was born April 8, 1823. She was one of seven children, five sisters and two brothers, three sisters and one brother still living. The brother is Frank Walker of Rushville; the sisters are Mrs. Roena Coleman of Rushville, Mrs. Elizabeth Schoonover and Mrs. Amanda Martin of Standing Stone. Merinda was married to Archibald Coleman in 1839. The fruit of this union was nine children; Lucena who married Edward Burbeck of Friendsville and died a few months later; Jane who married George Titus; Levi, of Lestershire, N.Y.; Charles, who lives on Lime Hill; Libbie who married James Sharer of Stevensville, but is now a widow; Russell, who died 12 years ago; Hattie, who married Joseph E. Harris of Camptown; Melvin who lives in Cold Creek and Edward who lives at Stony Point. Thus mother Coleman had a large family, responsibilities and privileges and did her work well. As a wife mother and neighbor she was counted excellent. Her children and grandchildren call her blessed. She was moderate, calm, active, wise and careful; very loving and merciful toward all. Her family administration was generally proper and successful. Her neighbors and acquaintances speak respectfully about her. Her husband who labored, admired and rejoiced with her for years, left for the eternal world about eight years and a half ago. This was a source of great sorrow to mother Coleman. She professed to have been converted a number of years since and she quietly held to her Savior during all these years. She greatly delighted in personal contact with god, in Jesus Christ by faith and in prayerful and Holy Communion with the same. Her love to God and her interest in heaven grew rapidly of late. She lived with her daughter, Mrs. Harris, in Camptown for the last six years. Her afflictions and sufferings, especially at times were very severe for a number of years. She endured all these loyally to the will of God, waiting for his eternal weight of glory in the heavenly world. The end came very suddenly Friday, Sept. 27, 1901 about four o’clock in the afternoon of heart failure. Providentially her daughter, Mrs. Titus was present with Mrs. Harris during the day and hence at the time when the mother departed. It was a matter of trouble for a few moments and she was gone for a blessed immortality. The funeral services were held at the house Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Isaac Jenkins, assisted by Rev. Mr. Quick. The remains were interred in the family plot in East Herrick Cemetery. The music was furnished by Mr. Smith, Miss Hammerly, Miss Fuller and Mr. Saxton with Mrs. Tiffany as organist. The courteous and pleasant undertaker was from Wyalusing. Mr. and Mrs. Harris and other relatives are exceedingly thankful to all the friends who so kindly helped and comforted them in their time of sorrow.
HIRAM L. WARNER
Hiram L. Warner, 90, of Wysox RR 2, Rome Township, died Wednesday,
September 2, 1992 at the Towanda Memorial Hospital. He was born February
20, 1902 in Pike Township, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis V. Warner. Mr.
Warner was an area school bus driver and operated a sawmill for many years.
He later owned and operated a farm in Pike Township, retiring in 1965.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Sorber Warner, in 1965. Surviving
are son, Charles Warner of Rochester, NY; son and daughter-in-law, Wayne
and Reba Warner of Stevensville; daughter, Shirley Warner of Wysox RR 2;
daughters and sons-in-law, Lucille and Wayne Inman of Gillett and Norma
and Carlyle Merrick of Wysox RR 2; 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren;
one great-great-granddaughter; three sisters and one half sister. In addition
to his wife, he was predeceased by two sons and three brothers. Funeral
services were held at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home in Towanda on September
4 with the Rev. Harry L. Ferguson officiating and interment to be in East
Herrick Cemetery. (TGR, Thursday, September 10, 1992)
WARNER - Shirley E. Warner, 83, of Rome Township, Wysox RR 2, Pa., passed away Thursday evening, April 24, 2008, at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial Hospital in Towanda, Pa. Born May 2, 1924 in Herrick Township, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Hiram L. Warner Sr. and Ethel A. Sorber Warner. Shirley enjoyed the outdoors, taking walks and picking wildflowers. She also enjoyed watching television, especially her favorite program, "Gunsmoke." She is survived by: her son and daughter-in-law, Dale and Shirley Warner of Springville, Pa.; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Reba Warner of Stevensville, Pa.; a sister, Norma Merrick of Wysox RR 2; a sister-in-law, Barbara Warner of Standing Stone, Pa.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ethel, on June 27, 1965; her father, Hiram Sr. on Sept. 2, 1992; brothers Hiram Jr., Gail and Charles Warner; and a sister, Lucille Inman. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 28, at the East Herrick Cemetery, Herrick Township, Pa., with the Rev. Thomas Geiger, pastor of the Assembly of God Church, Towanda, officiating. There are no calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. Submitted by Carol Brotzman. Daily Review on 4/26/2008.
Wade William WARNER, 41, of Stevensville, Pike Township, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2003, at the Memorial Hospital, Towanda. Born Feb. 1, 1962, in Towanda, he was the son of Wayne W. Warner and Reba Dinelli Warner. Wade was a graduate of Northeast Bradford High School class of 1981. He worked on the family farm and at the family stone quarry his entire life and loved his work. On May 21, 1995, Wade married Sherry Potter in South Waverly. He enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, cooking, plowing snow for his neighbors during the winter and caring for their pets when the neighbors were away from home. Surviving are: his wife, Sherry Potter Warner; his parents, Wayne W. Warner and Reba Dinelli Warner of Stevensville; his sister and brother-in-law, Beth Ann and Mike Mulcahy of Stevensville; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; and his dog, Maggie and cat, Tilly, both of whom he cared for greatly.Wade was preceded in death by his infant brother, Wayne Warner II, in 1963. The funeral service will be held Monday, April 14, at 3 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with Rev. Roger Griffith, pastor of the Wysox Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be in the East Herrick Cemetery, Herrick Township. The family will receive friends on Monday from 2-3 p.m. at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Bradford County Humane Society, P.O. Box 179, Ulster, Pa. 18850, in Wade's memory. ©Daily and Sunday Review 2003 submitted by Carol Brotzman
WHITE - Mrs. John Trowbridge - Mrs. John Trowbridge, aged 69, died at her home in Stevensville, Pa., Sunday evening, August 9, 1925, following a several days illness of pneumonia. Mrs. Trowbridge had lived nearly all of her life in that vicinity and was very well known and respected. She leaves a host of friends who will deeply regret to hear of her death. Mrs. Trowbridge is survived by her husband; one daughter, Mrs. M. S. Rockwell of Corning; six sons, Jacob of Herrickville, Pa., Edward of Elmira, William of Wyalusing, Pa., Stephen of Sayre, Pa., Lloyd of Camden, N. J. and Harry of Philadelphia; one granddaughter, Leah Rockwell and three grandsons, living in this city, Fay, Ondree and Clifford. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the home. Burial will be made in Stevensville. -- Newspaper clipping not identified, prob. Corning Leader, 1925. "Mrs. John (Francelia White) Trowbridge"
WHITE -Mrs. John Trowbridge -- Francelia Trowbridge, who was born on Aug. 23, 1856 and died on Aug. 9th, at 8 o'clock p. m., of bronchial pneumonia after an illness of three days at her home in Herrick town, Bradford county. Although her health had been poorly for about two years, she was able to be about the home until the Friday preceding her demise. Mrs. Trowbridge was a woman of loving disposition and noble Christian character, always doing for others as well as by her own family all that was in her power for their happiness and comfort. In her Christian life she was always found faithful to her Savior, having been a Christian since childhood at which time she became united with the M. E. church at LeRaysville. On July 1st, 1872 she was united in marriage to John Trowbridge of Wyoming county and to them were born eight children, who with her husband survive with the exception of one son. She is also survived by sixteen grandchildren. The surviving sons are as follows: William Trowbridge at home, Stephen of Athens, ; Harry and Lloyd of Camden, N. J.; Leloss (should be "Delos") of Elmira; Jacob of Herrickville and Mrs. Marian Rockwell of Corning, N. Y. Andrew died in March, 1909. The funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at the East Herrick church, Rev. Langdon acting as the officiating minister. The Cole sisters of East Herrick, sang two beautiful duets and seldom does one see so many beautiful floral offerings as were displayed on her grave. Friends from the vicinity of her home community and other relatives and friends from Wyoming county, Towanda, Elmira, Camden and Corning, N. Y., attended her funeral services. The pall bearers were: Harvey Edwards, Loren DeWolf, Clarence Pennay, William Allen, Joseph Dennis and Arthur Pratt. -- Unidentified newspaper clipping, prob. Bradford Star, after Aug.13, 1925. Susan Austin SusanAustin@hotmail.com
WILSON
Albert C. Wilson Jr., age 71, of Herrickville, Pa., passed away on
Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2006, at the Veteran's Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre,
Pa. He was born on June 22, 1935, in Johnson City, N.Y., a son of the late
Albert C. Wilson Sr. and Leona Williams Wilson. He is a 1953 graduate of
Wyalusing High School. Mr. Wilson honorably served as a sergeant in the
United States Marine Corps during the Korean War.
On Aug. 6, 1957, Albert married the former Jacqueline Jennings in Herrickville.
For several years he owned and operated a car maintenance garage in Rome.
He later owned a service station and trucking fleet, and retired as a maintenance
manager for the fleet garage at Taylor Packing. He was a skilled carpenter,
and built their family home. He enjoyed his time spent woodworking and
doing restoration projects, and was an avid historian. He was a member
of American Legion Post No. 534 of Wyalusing. Albert was a loving husband,
father and grandfather. Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Jacqueline
(Jennings) Wilson, at home; three children, Valerie W. Kinney of Camptown,
Pa., Linda W. Cooley of Herrickville, and Richard A. (Michelle) Wilson
of Wyalusing, Pa; his grandchildren, Jennifer J. (Boardman) Farley and
husband Nicholas F. Farley, Rachel E. Boardman, Brittany D. Cooley and
Genevieve K. Wilson; sisters Patricia Wilson of Indiana, Sally (Russell)
Garris of Vestal, N.Y.; sisters-in-law Catherine, JoAnn and Margaret; and
many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers,
Neil, Texas and Theodore Wilson. Friends and family are invited to
call from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 30, at the Hope Baptist
Church, Funeral services will be held following the calling hours
at the Hope Baptist Church at 1 p.m., with Pastor Wade Clouser officiating.
Interment will follow in the East Herrick Cemetery. Full graveside military
honors will be accorded by American Legion Post No. 534 of Wyalusing. In
lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hope Baptist Church, R.R.
3, Wyalusing, Pa. 18853, or the USMC Toys for Tots, 1118 Wyoming Ave.,
Wilkes Barre, Pa. 18644, in memory of Mr. Albert C. Wilson Jr. Arrangements
were entrusted to the McHenry Funeral Home, 106 Church St., Wyalusing.
Submitted by Carol Brotzman
?. –DOROTHY M. CUTLER, formerly of the LeRaysville area, died
peacefully in her sleep on Monday, Dec. 19, 2005, at the Susquehanna Nursing
Center in Johnson City, N.Y. She was i5. Her husband William
Cutler Sr., retiree of the Bendix Corp., predeceased her in 1988.
Mrs. Cutler is survived by her children, Edward “Count” Benjamin (Maria)
of Gillett, Pa., Bonnie Brown Treiber (Walt) of Lisle, N.Y., Sally Sackett
Hagadorn (William) of Gillett and William Cutler Jr. of Tampa, Fla., and
two surviving sisters, Barbara Benjamin Glasner of Tennessee and Charlotte
Mason of Laceyville, Pa. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Kevin
Brown, Karen Brown Antalek, Kimberlee Sobiech Hatfield, Thomas Sobiech,
Brenda ML Brown, Robert Benjamin, Melissa Benjamin Knox, Meghan Cutler
Kauchis, William Cutler III and Timothy Kinne; and numerous great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Cutler was an avid hunter and loved fishing and sewing. She
was probably best known for her u-pick blueberry patch outside of LeRaysville,
where she made many friends. She will be missed by all those who
were fortunate enough to know her. At Mrs. Cutler’s request, there
will be no calling hours. Burial will be in the East Herrick Cemetery.
Cards of condolence may be sent to RR2, Box J-10, Wysox, Pa. –Towanda
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