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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) |
BRAUND Ruth Braund Bly, 94, died March 11, 2001 at the Community Nursing Home of Potsdam, NY where she had resided since May, 1999. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Alice Jacoby Braund of Ellis Hill, Towanda, PA and the widow of Lewis E. Bly who died in March, 1999. Mrs. Bly graduated from Towanda High School in 1924. She taught in local rural schools while she completed her Bachelors Degree in elementary education from Mansfield State Teachers College, now Mansfield University. In 1956 she earned a masters degree in elementary education from SUNY at Cortland. She taught for 26 years, retiring in 1968 from the Fayetteville-Manlius, NY school system. Mrs. Bly is survived by daughters, Patricia (Mrs. William Q.) Davis, Hannawa Falls, NY; Alice (Mrs. John) Gausch, Townshend, VT; Carol Weistart, Seattle, WA; and Sylvia (Mrs. Quentin) Ross, Stormville, NY. Nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. Memorial and committal services will be held at the French Asylum United Methodist Church, Towanda, PA under the direction of Rev. Michele Somerville at a later date. (TGR, Thursday, March 22, 2001)
Donald B. BROWN
Jan. 17, 2002
Wyalusing Rocket Courier
Donald B. Brown, 80, of French Asylum, Towanda RR2, PA, passed away
Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002 at Towanda Memorial Hospital. Born Aug. 27,
1921 in Scottsville, PA, he was a son of the late William and Netta Trowbridge
Brown. Donald was a graduate of Laceyville High School, Class of 1940.
He was employed by the Kintner Milling Company in Mehoopany for 30 years
and was a lifelong farmer, both in Scottsville and French Asylum.
On July 8, 1942 Donald married the former Beverly Janet Jagger in Retta.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and horseback riding. In earlier years, he
played baseball, coached little league and was a member of various bowling
leagues. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Farm Association. Surviving
are a daughter and son-in-law, Marjorie and Charles Huffman of Wyalusing;
a son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Lisa Brown of French Asylum; grandchildren,
Judy and Matthew Cruver, Jill and Ted Hoffmann, Donnie and Keith Brown;
great-grandchildren, Mark and Luke Cruver, Kerrigan and Caitlyn Hoffmann;
several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by
his wife of 53 years, Beverly Janet Jagger Brown on March 20, 1996; an
infant daughter, Shirley Brown and his sister, Midge Pierson in December
of 2001. The funeral service was held on Monday, Jan. 21 at 11 a.m.
at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with Pastor
A. Michele Somerville of the French Asylum United Methodist Church officiating.
Interment followed in the French Asylum Cemetery, Asylum Township.
The family received friends on Sunday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral
home. The family suggests that memorial contributions be directed
to the Wysox Volunteer Emergency Medical Services, Box 302, Wysox, PA 18854
in Donald B. Brown’s memory.
ALBERT H. CHILSON, 74, well-known area businessman of Towanda RR2, Asylum Township, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2005, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, following an extended illness. Born Aug. 20, 1930 in French Asylum, he was the son of the late Max H. Chilson Sr. and Daisy Stevenson Chilson. In early years Albert attended Towanda schools, and was a veteran of the Korean Wary, having served in the U.S. Army. On Nov. 28, 1954, he married the former Elsie Ball in Asylum Township. Albert owned and operated Chilson Brothers Paving Co. in the area for many years until his retirement. He was a member of Towanda American Legion Post and Asylum Township Planning Commission. Albert enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid outdoorsman. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Surviving are his wife, Elsie Ball Chilson at home; his children, Wilma Lindsey and her husband, Frank Lindsey, of Towanda RR3, Albert H. Chilson Jr. and his fiancée, Patty Langer, of Towanda RR2, Vicki Yeddo of Towanda RR2, Janet Spencer and her husband, Kevin Spencer, of Towanda RR2, Larry Chilson and his wife, Pamela Chilson, of Jackson, Ga., Tammy Hobbs and her husband, Jerry Hobbs, of Richland, N.C., Douglas Chilson and his wife, Yolanda Chilson, of Philadelphia and Jeffrey Chilson and his wife, Gayle Chilson, of Jacksonville, N.C.; 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; five brothers, Clifford Chilson and his wife; Kay Chilson, of Towanda RR2, Max Chilson Jr. of Towanda RR2, Franklin Chilson of Towanda RR2, Wilmer Chilson and his wife, Margaret “Peggy” Chilson of Towanda RR2, and Tommy Chilson and his wife, Rosetta Chilson of Wyalusing RR2; his sister, Susie Woodruff and her husband, Ernest Woodruff, of Towanda RR5, and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He as preceded in death by an infant granddaughter; Jessica Yeddo; a brother; Paul Chilson; and a sister, Margaret Doane. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2005 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda with Pastor Donn Hauser of the Independent Baptist Church, Towanda officiating. Interment will follow in the French Asylum Cemetery, Asylum Township, with Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 according full military honors. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society, Bradford Unit, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, Pa. in Albert H. Chilson’s memory. -Towanda Daily Review.
GEORGE BURTON CHILSON, 91, of Towanda RR 2, French Asylum, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 1997, at the Bradford County Manor, West Burlington Township. Born Jan. 12, 1906, in Asylum Township, he was a son of the late Burton and Adeline Vanderpool Chilson. George was employed by the Lehigh Valley Railroad and later by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for many years. Mr. Chilson was a life member of the Towanda Gun Club and enjoyed fishing. Surviving are: a foster son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Debra Harbst of Towanda RR 2; two sisters, Pearl Vanderpool of Skilled Nursing Unit, Memorial Hospital Towanda, and Anna Eichenlaub of Williamsport, Pa.; three foster grandchildren, Shawn, Matthew and Brandi Harbst; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances R. Chilson on Aug. 7, 1976; a sister, Mabel Miller; and three brothers, Allen, Max and Cecil Chilson. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in the French Asylum Cemetery. Asylum Township, Pa. Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. There will be no calling hours. –Towanda Daily Review.
PAUL J. CHILSON, 54, of Canton RR 2 passed away at home Wednesday evening, Sept. 13, 2000, following a period of declining health. Born Oct. 18, 1945, in Sayre, Paul was a son of the late Max B. and Daisy Stevenson Chilson. Paul was employed for many years by the Sullivan Roofing Co. in Athens. He enjoyed nature and outdoor activities, especially hunting and fishing. He is survived by two sisters, Susan Woodruff of Texas and Margaret Sick of Elmira, N.Y.; six brothers, Thomas of Wyalusing, and Clifford, Albert, Max C., Franklin and Wilmer, all of Towanda; special friends, Ruth Johns and her son, Charlie Johns, both of Canton; an aunt; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In maintaining with Mr. Chilson’s wishes, there are no calling hours. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be held in the French Asylum Cemetery. The family requests that those wishing to do so may direct memorials to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are under the direction of the Pepper Funeral Home, Sprinbrook Drive, Canton. –Towanda Daily Review.
CHILSON –PEARL CHILSON VANDERPOOL, 102, widow of Sherman Vanderpool, of 1151 Shannon Ave., Elmira, N.Y., formerly of French Asylum, died Sunday May 18, 1997, at the Skilled Nursing Unit, Memorial Hospital, Towanda. Born Dec. 30, 1894, in Asylum Township, she was a daughter of the late Burton and Adeline Vanderpool Chilson. Pearl’s main interest in live was in her home and family. Surviving are six daughters, Leona VanNess of Athens, Ruth Johnson of Towanda, Betty Walker of Spencerport, N.Y., Mary Benjamin of Athens. Helen Vanderpool of Elmira and Anna Hadlock of Ulster; a sister, Anna Eichenlaub of Williamsport, Pa.; and numerous grandchildren. Great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sherman Vanderpool, in 1964, two sons, Lawrence and Edward Vanderpool; a daughter, Josephine MacMorran; a sister, Mabel Miller; and four brothers, Allen, Max, Cecil and George Chilson. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 21, 1997, at 2 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with the Rev. Sandra Foster, pastor of the Ulster United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in the French Asylum Church, officiating. Interment will be in the French Asylum Cemetery, Asylum Township. The family will receive friends Wednesday, from noon to 2 p.m. at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorials may be directed to: Skilled Nursing Unit, Memorial Hospital, Towanda, Pa. in Pearl Vanderpool’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
RAY CRAWFORD, 80, well-known Towanda businessman of 321 William St., Towanda, formerly of French Asylum and Standing Stone, passed away early Saturday morning, Feb. 3, 1996, at his home following a period of declining health. Born Nov. 1, 1915, in Sylvara, Pa., he was the son of the late Charles and Essie Carter Crawford. Ray was a graduate of Towanda High School, class of 1934. He entered the U.S. Army in 1941 and served during World War II in the European, African and Middle Eastern Theaters. On March 31, 1942, he married the former Marjorie Ennis, who preceded him in death on March 17, 1990. He was honorably discharged from the Army in 1945 with the rank of staff sergeant. In early years, Ray operated the family farm in French Asylum. He was employed by VanDusen’s Garage in Durell and by Wrisley and Kerrick in Towanda for several years. He later received his real estate license and formed with Howard Kerr the Kerr & Crawford Real Estate Agency in Towanda. Mr. Crawford subsequently formed the Bradford County Real Estate Agency in Towanda, which he operated for several years. Following the sale of his real estate business to Sally Vaughn of Towanda in January of 1995, Ray remained active in the agency’s operation as a certified real estate appraiser. Mr. Crawford was instrumental in creating the former Bradford County Board of Realtors. Ray was well-known throughout the area and possessed many friends. He was a member of the Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 and the National Rifle Association. He enjoyed the outdoors and hunting, as he was an excellent marksman. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Charles E. and Jeanne Crawford of Wysox; a daughter, Martha Brennan of Sayre; three grandchildren, drew and Stephanie Crawford of Towanda and Amy Brennan of Sayre; and close friends, Sally and Craven Vaughn of Towanda. He was also preceded in death by his son-in-law, John G. Brennan in December of 1992. A service of remembrance will be held Tuesday, Feb. 6, 1996, at 1 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. Interment will follow in French Asylum Cemetery, Asylum Township with Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 according full military honors. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorials may be directed to the Ray Crawford Appraisal Education Fund in care of Sally Vaughn, Bradford County Real Estate, 12 Main St., Towanda, Pa. in Mr. Crawford’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
ELLIOTT –ZELMA ELLIOTT KILMER, 86, of Troy RD 3 – formerly of Liberty Corners, Sayre and Waverly – died Tuesday evening, April 9, 1991, at the Bradford County Manor. Born Sept. 14, 1904, in Towanda, she was a daughter of the late Gilbert and Amy Goff Elliott. On June 23, 1925, she married Myron W. Kilmer. He preceded her in death on Dec. 16, 1989. She was a member of the Waverly Order of Eastern Star Chapter No. 9 and the Women of the Moose, Waverly. Surviving are a sister-in-law, Dorothy Elliott of Towanda RD 4; two nieces, Mrs. Mildred Kerrick of Towanda RD 4 and Mrs. Alberta Johnson of Towanda RD 2; three nephews; Elwood Ellis and Clair Kilmer, both of Towanda RD 2, and Jack Kilmer, Towanda RD 4; several great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Francis Elliott, on Feb. 4, 1980. The funeral service will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with the Rev. Larry Lutz, pastor of the French Asylum United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in French Asylum Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7-9 this evening at the funeral home. –Towanda Daily Review.
FULLER –IONE FULELR KISSELL, 97, formerly of the Senior Citizens Building, Towanda, and French Asylum, passed away Saturday evening, Jan. 17, 2004 at Memorial Hospital of Towanda. Born March 7, 1906, in Herrick Township, she was a daughter of the late William Landon Fuller and Jennie Dodge Fuller. Ione was a graduate of Camptown High School’s Class of 1923. She later attended Mansfield Normal School and subsequently taught school in Rienze for a year. Ione was a member of the French Asylum United Methodist Church and the Towanda Area Senior Citizens. Ione’s dedication in life was to her family and home. She was a loving mother to all her children and has crossed over to be in her heavenly home to still watch over her family for eternity. Surviving are her children, Ralph Eugene “Gene” Kissell of French Asylum, Barbara Grace and her husband, Donald of Columbia Cross Roads RR 2, Raymond Kissell and his wife, Joan of Cowlesville, N.Y., JoAnn Fuller and her friend, Howard Acla of Towanda RR 5, Hallock Kissell and his wife, Gloria of French Asylum, Edward Kissell and his wife, Hilda of Williamsburg, Va. And David Kissell and his fiancée, Susy of Lakeland, Fla.; 18 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren; 22 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph William Kissell on Nov. 2, 1981; a daughter, Constance J. “Connie” Kissell, in January of 1951; two sons, Robert W. and Gordon F. Kissell; two grandchildren, Raymond Kissell Jr. and James Kissell; a brother, Raymond Fuller and a sister, Gertrude Crawford. Calling hours were held on Monday evening at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 11 a.m. at the French Asylum United Methodist Church with Pastor A. Michele Somerville officiating. Interment will be in the French Asylum Cemetery, Asylum Township. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the French Asylum United Methodist Church in care of Jack Kilmer, RR 4, Box 202, Towanda, Pa in Iona Fuller Kissell’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
RALDOLPH B. GRACE, 93, of 1819 Sunrise Drive, Holiday, Florida, a longtime resident of French Asylum and Macedonia, died early Saturday morning, Oct. 6, 1984, at the Community Hospital, Newport Richey, Florida. Mr. Grace was held in high regard by his many friends in the area and was a dedicated member of the Towanda American Legion. He was born February 7, 1891 in Smithfield Township, the son of Ellsworth and Mamie Brown Grace. Mr. Grace was attending Mansfield State Teachers College when he entered the U.S. Army in September 1917. He served as a private in the 314th Infantry in the Meuse-Argonne offensive. It was there that he received shrapnel wounds in the leg and was placed in a base hospital near Bordeaux, France at the time the armistice was signed. He subsequently returned to Fort Dix, N.J. where he was honorably discharged with the rank of corporal in June 1919. He married the former Emma Frutchey on March 6, 1920 in Asylum Township. In May 1920 he began his career as a rural mail carrier out of the Wysox Post Office where he continued until retiring on June 30, 1959. Following his retirement, Mr. and Mrs. Grace moved to Florida to make their home and returned to this area for many years during the summer months. Mr. Grace was a past commander of the Towanda American Legion Post 42 and in 1947 was elected commander of the 15th District of the American Legion in Pennsylvania. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Towanda, the World War I Last Man’s Club, the 314th Infantry Organization, the National Rural Letter Carriers Association, president of the Bradford-Sullivan Association of Rural Letter Carriers and also president of the 15th District comprising seven counties. Survivors include his wife, Emma; a daughter and son-in-law, Winifred and Paul McCue; a granddaughter, Mrs. John (Kathryn) Walden, all of Holiday, Florida; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda with the Rev. Kenneth J. Lynde, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Towanda, officiating. Interment will be in French Asylum Cemetery. The Towanda American Legion Post 42 will accord military honors. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. –Towanda Daily Review
HITE –WILMA JOHSON HITE EVANS, 76, formerly of Laceyville, Pa., passed away on Thursday evening, Feb. 1, 2007 at the Robert Packer Hospital of Sayre, Pa., following a lengthy illness. Wilma was born on June 28, 1930 a daughter of Sheldon and Evelyn Johnson Hite of New Albany, Pa. She retired from the Procter and Gamble plant in Mehoopany, Pa., in 1992 after 19 years. She was a member of American Legion Post 42 of Towanda, Pa., and the V.F.W. Post 1536 of Sayre, Pa. Wilma is survived by two sons, Dale Sluyter of Sayre and Donald Sluyter of Rome, Pa.; a daughter, Barbara Bailey of Towanda; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, John and Ruie Hite and Esmond and Della Johnson; brother, Kenneth Hite; and a sister, Helen Hollister. A graveside funeral service will be held on Monday morning, Feb. 5, in the French Asylum Cemetery in French Asylum Township. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association in Wilma's memory. McHenry Funeral Home, Wyalusing, is in charge of arrangements. –Towanda Daily Review 2/3/2007
HOYT –MARY HOYT SITES KIPP, 89, of Rome RR 3, formerly of Towanda RR 1, passed away Friday morning, Oct. 15, 1999, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Born Jan. 29, 1910, in Spencer, N.Y., she was a daughter of the late Manley and Winifred Sabrins Hoyt. Mary enjoyed volunteer work for the Rome United Methodist Church and the Ugly Quilt Club. Surviving are: her children and their spouses; Frederick and Roseann Sites of Monroeton RR 1, Elizabeth and Harry Rought of Durell, Laura and Chris Bullock of Wyalusing, Eunice Heath of Towanda RR3, and James and Sarah Sites of Factoryville, Ark.; a stepson and his wife; John D. and Sherry Kipp of Rome; a stepdaughter; R. Elaine Shirk of New Albany RR 2; 31 grandchildren; 80 great-grandchildren; 48 great-great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; 10 step-great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law; Marietta Hoyt of North Carolina; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husbands; Charles E. Sites, on Jan. 8, 1981, and John L. Kipp, on Nov. 11, 1996. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. The funeral service will be held Monday, Oct. 18, 1999 at 3 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Birney Kellogg, pastor of the Rome United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in French Asylum Cemetery, Asylum Township. –Towanda Daily Review.
KERRICK –AILEEN M. ROMANO, of Boston, N.Y., died on Thursday, May 15, 2003. Born Aileen Margaret Kerrick on March 21, 1951, in Towanda, she was the daughter of George and Dorothy Kerrick of Towanda. She was a graduate of Towanda High School Class of 1969, Aileen attended Syracuse University and later graduated from the University of Buffalo in 1973 with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. She received her master’s in nursing administration from the University of Buffalo in 1996. She performed a variety of nursing functions as a registered nurse at St. Joseph’s Hospital, culminating in her appointment as vice president of Patient Care Services at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was a member of many civic and professional organizations. Aileen actively pursued her interests in sewing and needlecraft, creating many cross-stitch works of art and many hand-crafted quilts. She was a founding partner of the Needle Hive, a counted cross-stitch shop in East Aurora. She also was formerly active in youth swimming as a director of the Star Swim Club. Her primary passion in life outside of her family was providing care to her many patients, their families and her nursing staff that supported them. She is survived by her parents, George and Dorothy Kerrick of Towanda; husband, Nicholas A. Romano; children, David (wife Helena) and Amy Margolis (husband Keith); grandson, Dominic Michael; and sisters, Edith Selleck and Sandra Kerrick. The family will receive friends Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Orchard Park Chapel of the Joseph K. Quinn funeral Home Inc., 6170 W. Quaker St., Rote 20A, Orchard Park, N.Y. Interment will be held on Tuesday at noon, at the French Asylum Church Cemetery. Friends and relatives are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday at St. Bernadette’s Church at 12:30 p.m. Please assemble at the church. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations may be sent to the Center for Hospice, Palliative Care, 225 Como Park Boulevard, Cheektowaga, N.Y. –Towanda Daily Review.
WILBUR ‘BILL’ KERRICK, 65, of Roaring Branch RD 1 passed away at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre on Saturday, April 21, 1979, after a lingering illness. He was born in Asylum Township on January 12, 1914, a son of Gratton and Dora Scott Kerrick. He was a retired self-employed farmer. He also owned and operated apple orchards. He was a member of the North Union Christian Church and the Union Center Grange No. 784. He was a member of the Holstein Friesian Association and the Canton Rod and Gun Club. He and his wife celebrated their 42nd wedding anniversary last November. He is survived by his wife Louise Landon; one daughter, Mrs. Romaine (Bett) Sechrist of Canton RD 1; one son, John Wilbur, of Roaring Branch RD 1; three sisters, Mrs. Mabel Kelly and Miss Helen Winifred Kerrick both of Towanda and Mrs. George (Jane) Hoppe of Mahwah, N.J.; two brothers, Kenneth of Towanda and Fred of Boston, Mass.; 10 grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Private funeral services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. at the Ralph T. Kleese Funeral Home, Canton with Rev. Paul Diehl, his pastor, officiating. There will be no calling hours. Burial will be French Asylum Cemetery. –Canton Independent Sentinel.
KILMER –MILDRED KILMER KERRICK, 75, widow of Ralph C. Kerrick, of Liberty Corners, Towanda RR 4, died late Friday evening, July 21, 1995 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Born Nov. 17, 1919 in Asylum Township, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Lloyd William and Harriet Irene Stevens Kilmer. On December 17, 1940, she married Ralph C. Kerrick. Mr. and Mrs. Kerrick owned and operated their farm in Liberty Corners for 50 years. Mildred was a member of the Asa Stevens Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution. Surviving are: her children; Evelyn and George Baker of East Towanda, Betty Christopher of Liberty Corners, Susan and Stephen Achromowicz of Yacaipa, Calif., Ralph F. and Joyce Kerrick of Liberty Corners; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Clair Kilmer of Towanda RR 2 and Jack Kilmer of Towanda RR 44; an aunt, Erma Stevens of the Senior Citizens Building, Towanda; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, July 26, 1995, at 2 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with the Rev. Allen Hulslander, pastor of the Towanda First United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in French Asylum Cemetery, Asylum Township. There are no calling hours. The family will provide their own flowers and suggest that memorials may be directed to the French Asylum Cemetery Association in care of Jack Kilmer, RR 4, Box 202, Towanda, Pa. in Mildred Kilmer Kerrick’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
MYRON W. KILMER, 86, of Troy RD 3, formerly of Liberty Corners, Sayre and Waverly, N.Y., died Saturday, Dec. 16, 1989 at the Bradford County Manor. Born Feb. 19, 1903 at Ellis Hill, Towanda RD 2, he was a son of George B. and Cora Benjamin Kilmer. On June 23, 1925 he married the former Zelma Elliott in Towanda. Mr. Kilmer was employed by the Pennsylvania Electric Power Company for many years, retiring on Feb. 30, 1968. He was a member of the Waverly Masonic Lodge #407 F & AM, the Loyal Order of the Moose #1490, Waverly, N.Y., and the Towanda Gun Club. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Zelma Elliott Kilmer, who is a guest at the Bradford County Manor; four nephews, Elwood Ellis, Towanda RD 2; Philip Ellis of Towanda; Clair Kilmer of Towanda RD 2; Jack Kilmer of Towanda RD 4; two nieces, Mrs. Ralph (Mildred) Kerrick of Towanda RD 4; Mrs. Alberta Johnson of Towanda RD 2; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Elliott of Towanda RD 4. The funeral and committal service will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda with the Rev. Larry Lutz officiating. Interment will be in the French Asylum Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. –Towanda Daily review.
CARL EDWARD LANDMESSER, 73 of Macedonia, RR 2, Towanda went home to be with the Lord Wednesday morning March 26, 1997 at the Sayre House, Sayre, Pa. Born Jan. 28, 1924 in Powell, Pa. he was a son of the late Clarence Lewis and Ella Mae Northup Landmesser. He attended the Powell School for eight years and was a graduate of Towanda High School class of 1941. He then attended NYA School in Monroeton and was a locomotive mechanic apprentice for the Lehigh Valley Railroad in Sayre. He entered the U.S. Army on March 8, 1943 and was honorably discharged from Co. A, 755th Railway Operating Battalion on Dec. 13, 1945. He received a good conduct medal, European-African, Middle-Eastern Campaign Medal with four bronze stars and the WWII Victory Medal. Carl attained the rank of technician 5th grade and served in combat in Northern France, the Rhine and Central Europe and Ardennes. Carl entered the employ of Sylvania Electric Products in Towanda in May 1946 and worked as a supervisor and later as senior technician in the T.V. Phosphors Dept. until his retirement in Jan. 1986. He was a member of the French Asylum United Methodist Church for 47 years and very active in church affairs. Carl was an excellent and competent carpenter and made many improvements in their home in Macedonia where they resided for 47 years. He loved his family, home, the outdoors, camping, hiking, gardening and traveling. On Oct. 10, 1948 he married the former Helen Benjamin at the French Asylum Methodist Church. Carl was a former member of the American Chemical Society, Asylum Grange and the National Campers and Hikers Assoc. Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Helen Landmesser at home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Keith and Cheryl R. Landmesser of North Rome, Lynne and Carol Landmesser of Rome; a daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Gregory Friedman of Sayre; four grandchildren, Jared Lynne Landmesser, Kristin Nicole Landmesser, Cortney Mrie Landmesser, Jennie Friedman, step-grandchildren, Heidi and Mike Wooster, Nicole Priedman; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Jean Landmesser of Powell, John Eldon and Bernice Landmesser of Monroeton RR 1; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence L. Landmesser on Sept. 20, 1955, his mother, Ella Mae Landmesser on Feb. 23, 1995 and a brother, Clarence L. “Buddy” Landmesser in April of 1926. The funeral service will be held Saturday, March 29, 1997 at 2 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. with Pastor Michele Sommerville of the French Asylum United Methodist Church officiating. The family will receive friends Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in the French Asylum Cemetery, French Asylum, Pa. with Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 according full military honors. The family suggests that memorials may be directed to the Wysox Volunteer Fire Co., Box 2, Wysox, Pa. or to the French Asylum Methodist Church in care of Jack Kilmer, RR 4, Box 202, Towanda, Pa. or to the charity or organization of one’s own choice in Mr. Landmesser’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review
LANDON –MRS. M. LOUISE KERRICK, 69, of Roaring Branch RD 1, Pa. passed away Monday, Jan. 26, in Troy Community Hospital, Troy. Mrs. Kerrick was born Sept. 26, 1917, at Union Township, Tioga County, Pa., the daughter of Lloyd and Florence Randall Landon. She was formerly employed as a cafeteria worker at the Canton Area School District and also as a clerk at the former Landon’s Food Market in Canton. She was a member of the North Union Christian Church and of the Church Missionary Society. She was also a member of North Union Grange No. 784 and of the Canton Monday Bowling League. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Romain (Betty) Sechrist, of Canton RD 1; a son and daughter-in-law, John and Janet Kerrick of Roaring Branch RD 1; three brothers, Louis Landon, of Canton RD 1, Paul Landon of Tunkhannock and Harold Landon of Roaring Branch RD 1; one sister, Mrs. Carl (Ruth Ann) McCoy of Portland, Ore. There are ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, and an aunt, Mrs. Margaret Mason, of Millport, N.Y. Mrs. Kerrick was predeceased by her husband, Wilbur (Bill) Kerrick, on April 21, 1979. At the request of the family there will be no visitation of funeral service. Private committal services will held in the French Asylum Cemetery, Asylum Township, Pa., at the convenience of the family. Those wishing may forward memorial donations to the Canton Community Nursing service or the American Cancer Society in Mrs. Kerrick’s memory. Arrangements are under the direction of the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, Canton. –Towanda Daily Review.
LYON –MARJORIE LYON VITE, 83, widow of Glenn P. Vite, formerly
of 300 William St., Towanda, died Tuesday evening, Oct. 18, 1994, at St.
Joseph’s Hospital in Elmira, N.Y. Born Oct. 15, 1911, in Elmira,
N.Y., she was a daughter of the late Edward A. and Helen Clark Lyon.
Marjorie was a graduate of Elmira Free Academy and attended Cortland Normal
School. On Oct. 25, 1930, she married Glenn P. Vite in Elmira, N.Y.
He preceded her in death on June 15, 1983. Marjorie was employed
as a dental assistant for the late Dr. Robert MacLaren in Towanda for many
years. Mrs. Vite was an active member of the Towanda First United
Methodist Church the United Methodist Women and the church’s Bible Study
Group and the Critchlow Class. She was also a former member of the
Penny Promenaders Square Dance Club of Athens for many years. Surviving
are; a daughter, Phyllis Walsh of Northampton, Pa.; two daughters and sons-in-law,
Betty Kilmer and Gene Gerould of Towanda RR 2 and Peggy and James Mumaw
of Newtown, Pa.; a daughter-in-law, Alma Vite Clark of New Paltz, N.Y.;
15 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy Hoyt of Horseheads,
N.Y.; two brothers, C. Edward Lyon of Elmira, N.Y., and Stuart Lyon of
Penn Yan, N.Y.; several nieces, nephews and cousins and a very special
friend, Paul Olsen of Waverly, N.Y. She was also preceded in death
by a son, Robert Vite, in July 1981. The funeral service will be
held Saturday, Oct. 22, 1994, at 1 p.m. at the Towanda First United Methodist
Church with the Rev. Allen Hulslander officiating. Interment will
be in the French Asylum Cemetery, Asylum Township. The family will
receive friends 7 to 9 p.m. Friday evening at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral
Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. The family suggests that memorials
may be directed to the Towanda First United Methodist Church, 105 Main
St., Towanda, Pa. in Marjorie Vite’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
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MORROW Blanche M. Kissell, 91 - 3/16/2006
Blanche M. Kissell, 91, formerly of the Colonial Towers, and French Asylum, PA, passed away on Friday evening, March 10, 2006 at the Bradford County Manor in West Burlington Township. Born on Feb. 23, 1915 in Wilmot Township, she was a daughter of the late Frank C. and Nellie E. Wheeler Morrow. Blanche was a graduate of Wyalusing High School, Class of 1932. In earlier years, she was employed by the W.T. Grant Store in Towanda and was later employed by the Towanda School District at the Wysox Elementary School as a teacher’s aide. Blanche was a member of the French Asylum United Methodist Church. |
NORCONK –SADIE ALBERTHA ‘PEG’ DRIESBAUGH, 92, formerly of the Wyalusing Valley Personal Care Home and RR4 Towanda, Asylum Twp., Pa. passed away Tuesday Feb. 6, 2007 at the Bradford County Manor, West Burlington Twp., Pa., following a period of declining health. Born Sept. 6, 1914 in Towanda, Pa. she was the daughter of the late Alfred W. and Sadie Ackley Norconk and the stepdaughter of the late Charles A. Frutchey of French Asylum. In earlier years, Peg was employed by the W.T. Grant store in Towanda for a short period, and later was employed by GTE Sylvania in Towanda in the wire drawing department retiring after 29 years of service. Peg loved horses and traveling but her main interest in life encompassed her home and family. She enjoyed stock car racing and watching her grandsons Randy and David race at several tracks. Peg was a member of the French Asylum United Methodist Church. Surviving are: Her son, Charles "Bud" VanHorn of Canton, Pa.; her daughters, Shirley Homan (Robert) of Milan, Pa., Peggy Thomas of RR4 Towanda, Pa.; her sister, Angelique F. Allen; her son-in-law, Warren "Mac" Davenport of Wysox, Pa., her grandchildren, Gerald (Connie) Homan, Patrick Homan, Donald Homan, Karen (Vince) Whyte, Randy (Judy) Davenport, Kay (David) Calaman, Mike (Sherry) VanHorn, Mark VanHorn, Amy (Darren) Zimmer, and Tammy Thomas; 19 Grandchildren including, Stefiny Thomas, who brought her much joy and love; and several great-great-grandchildren; two cousins, Edna Storch Reese and Phyllis Storch, She was preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Driesbaugh on June 28, 2000, a daughter Margaret "Vonnie" Davenport on November 15, 2006, two grandsons, James "Jim" Thomas on July 7, 1984, Daniel Homan in 1998, and a daughter in law Barbara "Barb" VanHorn in 2004. The funeral service will be held Friday, Feb 9, 2007 at 11 a.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. with the Rev. Jean Montgomery, pastor of the French Asylum United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in the French Asylum Cemetery, Asylum Township., Pa. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday morning from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Bradford County Humane Society, P.O. Box 176 Ulster, Pa. in Sadie "Peg" Driesbaugh's memory. –Towanda Daily Review 2/7/2007
H. D. ‘DICK’ SHULTZ, 86 of Towanda RD 2 (Asylum Township) died early Wednesday morning, May 24, 1989 at the Memorial Hospital in Towanda. Born Oct. 3, 1902 in Huntingdon Mills, Pa., “Dick” as he was known by his many friends came to this area in 1920. He was employed by the Towanda Wholesale Company, the Pinkerton Tobacco Company and the Voorhis Wholesale Company. On Nov. 11, 1926 he married the former Helen Putnam in Williamsport. She preceded him in death on Aug. 4, 1966. Mr. and Mrs. Shultz operated the Shultz-Putnam General Store in Durell for many years until his retirement. His main interests in life were his home and family. “Dick” was an avid gardener and also enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of the French Asylum United Methodist Church, the Evergreen Masonic Lodge #163 in Monroeton, Union Chapter #161, Royal Arch Mason, Northern Commandery #16 Knights Templer and the Irem Temple Shrine Club of Dallas, Pa. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Miles (Alice) Lewis of Maryville, Tenn., Mrs. Harold (Sara) Gary of Montrose and Mrs. Ralph (Cynthia) Wyckoff of Seymour, Tenn.; a son, Dyson P. Shultz of Greenfield, Mass.; 15 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Sally Stevens of Wysox RD 2; a very dear friend, Mrs. Cora Miller of Towanda RD 2; also several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Mrs. Katheryn (Lane) of Towanda on Nov. 3, 1975. The funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda with the Rev. Larry Lutz officiating. Interment will be in the French Asylum Cemetery. The family will receive Friends today from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Evergreen Masonic Lodge #163 will hold services at 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. –Towanda Daily Review
SOLLICK –RHETA SOLLICK WEST, 91, of Waverly, N.Y., passed away Sunday, July 17, 2005 at the Tioga Nursing Facility, Waverly, N.Y. where she had been a resident since 1999. Born Sept. 25, 1913, on Kerrick Hill in Asylum Twp., Pa., she was the daughter of the late James and Maude Bouse Sollick. Rheta was a graduate of Towanda High School Class of 1931. She was formerly employed by the Blue Swan in Sayre, Pa. for 16 years. Rheta was a member of the French Asylum United Methodist Church. Her life encompassed her home and family. Rheta loved spending time with her family, flower gardening, sewing and hand craft work. Surviving are her daughters, Donna Robinson and her husband, Jerry Robinson, of Athens, Pa., Marlene Northrup, with whom she formerly resided in Waverly, N.Y.; her sons, Donald Johnson and his wife Doris Johnson of Milan, Pa., Raymond Johnson and his friend Pat Shay of Sayre, Pa., 19 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne West in October of 1985; two sisters, Myrtle Prymer and Emma Whitehead; two brothers, Lester and Carlton Sollick, and a son-in-law, James Sassman. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, July 19, 2005 at 1 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. with the Rev. Anne Canfield, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, Waverly, N.Y., officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service on Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the French Asylum Cemetery, Asylum Township, Pa. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to Lourdes Hospice, 169 Riverside Drive. Binghamton, N.Y. in her memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
SUKOP - Margaret Sukop Heyer, 85, wife of Hans R. Heyer, formerly
of Towanda RR 2, Asylum Township, Pa., passed away Sunday evening Dec.
30, 2007, at the skilled nursing unit of Memorial Hospital, N. Towanda
Twp., Pa. Born June 9, 1922 in Philadelphia, Pa., she was a daughter of
the late Frank and Elizabeth Schauder Sukop. Margaret was employed as a
book keeper for modern concrete in Ottsville. Pa. for 17 years and also
worked on the Heyer family farm in Kintnersville, Pa. for many years. She
enjoyed baking, making wedding cakes, and was an accomplished seamstress.
Margaret was dedicated to her family and home and will be remembered for
her strong work ethic. Surviving are: Her husband, Hans R. Heyer at home;
three sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas and Pat Heyer of Towanda RR 2;
James and Judy Heyer of Towanda RR 2; Frank and Markita Heyer of Towanda
RR 2; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and several step grandchildren;
and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded
in death by her sister, Catherine Dukay on April 24, 2007. The funeral
service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 3, at the Maryott-Bowen
Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa., with the Rev. John Chmil, pastor
of SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Towanda, officiating. Interment
will be in the French Asylum Cemetery, Asylum Township, Pa. The family
will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday evening at the funeral
home. The family suggests that memorial contributions may directed to the
Alzheimer’s Association of Northeastern Pa., Kirby Health Center, 71 N.
Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18701, in Margaret Sukop Heyer's memory.
Published in the Daily Review on 1/1/2008.
THOMAS –MARY T. MILLER, 96, formerly of the Memorial Personal Care Home, French Asylum, and Towanda, passed away Wednesday, Joy 20, 2005, at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial Hospital, North Towanda Township. Born July 29, 1908 in Hazleton, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Mary Hellner Thomas. Mary was a graduate of Hazleton High School and received her teacher’s certificate from Bloomsburg State Teachers College. In 1929 she moved to the Durell area where she accepted a teaching position at the Durell School. Her teaching positions include schools in Hazleton and Durell, Wysox Elementary School and J. Andrew Morrow Elementary School in Towanda. She retired in 1971. On June 3, 1933 she married Peter M. Miller in Hazleton. He preceded her in death on Dec. 26, 1975. Mary was a member of the French Asylum United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women, Order of Easter Star, Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority, the Lady Whittemore Reading Club and 20th Century Club. She was a former member of the Grange. Surviving are three sons, Gary T. Miller and his wife, Jean Miller, of North Topsail Beach, N.C., Lynn A. Miller and his wife, Bonnie Miller of French Asylum and Dr. P. Morey Miller of West Granby, Conn.; five grandchildren, Pamela Can and her husband, Stephen Can, Barbara Belicic and her husband, Brian Belicic, Melinda Moore and her husband, John Moore, Emily Dechow and her husband, Joseph Dechow and Ashley Miller; eight great-grandchildren; Connor Belicic, Eli Can, Marilyn Can, Brianna Belicic, Allyson Belicic, Ryan Moore, Sarah Moore and Kayla Dechow; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, William Thomas and Fred Thomas and two sisters, Ruth Jacobs and Darthy Girard. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 23, at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda with the Rev. Daniel Jordan officiating. Interment will be in the French Asylum Cemetery, Asylum Township. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Sunday at the funeral home. The family requests that memorial contributions may be directed to the French Asylum United Methodist Church, RR4, Box 202, Towanda, Pa. in Mary T. Miller’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
HARRY W. VARGASON, 82 of Wyalusing RD2 passed away Sunday, June 23, 1991 at Towanda Memorial Hospital following a lingering illness. He was born in Terry Township, Bradford County on July 18, 1908 the son of the late Wallace and Elizabeth Robinson Vargason. Harry was a lifetime resident of Terry Township and was a dairy farmer. He also owned and operated his own school bus for the Wyalusing School System for many years retiring in 1974. He is survived by his wife, the former Clara Marcy Vargason at home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ernest and Harriet Vargason of Towanda RD and Gerald and Libby Vargason of Wyalusing RD; a daughter and son-in-law, Eileen and Alois Aver of Wyalusing RD; 12 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Harry was preceded in death by four sisters and a brother; Edna, Saide, Susie, Madge and George. Funeral and committal services will be held on Wednesday June 26 at 2 p.m. in the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore with the Rev. William Lewis, pastor of the Evergreen Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in the French Asylum Cemetery, Asylum Township at the convenience of the family. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, Dushore on Tuesday June 25 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. –Towanda Daily Review
Byron 'Bob' WILBUR, 96, Spring Hill
11/29/2001 Towanda Daily Review
Byron W. "Bob" Wilbur, 96, of Spring Hill, Wyalusing RR 1, formerly
of Towanda, passed away of declining health Wednesday Nov. 28, 2001, at
the Skilled Nursing Unit, Memorial Hospital, Towanda, while under the care
of staff of whom he had grown so fond over the years. Born in Burlington
Township, on May 10, 1905, he was the son of Howard and Nellie Spencer
Wilbur. In 1926 he married Eleanor Kerrick, who later passed away in 1972.
Bob and Eleanor has four children, Marjorie, Janice, Richard and Ginny.
In 1974, Bob married Pauline Bride, who passed away in 1999. When his health
began to fail, Bob moved to the home of Ginny and Dan Mathis of Spring
Hill and enjoyed participating in community activities. Mr. Wilbur spent
most of his life in the automotive industry. The last 30 years of his employment
were spent as service manager for Perry Motor Co., later to become Ferrario's.
These years brought to him a host of friends and acquaintances. He loved
to tell stories of his experiences to the family, which were actually a
depiction of the development of the automotive industry, as well as the
Towanda-Wysox area. Spending most of his early years on the Burlington
farm of A.C. Spencer, his grandfather, Mr. Wilbur maintained an avid interest
in farming all of his life. Until the age of 91, Bob enjoyed a large garden.
Jigsaw puzzles were a favorite pastime and his completed, framed puzzles
decorated his room in Skilled Nursing. The staff members throughout the
facility would run in to put a piece in or to admire the newest completed
puzzle. He enjoyed this interaction very much. Surviving are: his children,
Marjorie Tompkins of Hampton, Fla., Janice and Michael Soloway of Myrtle
Beach, S.C., Ginny and Dan Mathis of Spring Hill, and Richard Wilbur of
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren;
a sister-in-law, Ruth Young of Towanda; and a special friend, Connie Wilson
of Laceyville. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Leonard Wilbur.
The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the
Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. A recitation of the
Rosary will be held Friday evening at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated Saturday, Dec. 1, 2001, at 11 a.m. at the SS.
Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Third Street, Towanda, with the Rev. Ronald
Hughes as celebrant. Interment will be in the French Asylum Cemetery, Asylum
Township. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed
to Skilled Nursing Unit, Memorial Hospital, 1 Hospital Dr., Towanda, Pa.
18848, in Mr. Wilbur's memory.
WOODBURN - Marie E. Harbst, 91, formerly of Athens passed away on Monday, Oct. 13, 2008 at Sayre House, Inc. surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Jan. 6, 1917 in Rome, Pa. the daughter of the late Boyd Bagley and Kathryn Woodburn. Marie was a member of the Athens American Legion Auxiliary Post 246, the Sayre Skiff-Bower V.F.W. Auxiliary Post 1536 and was a longtime member of the Woman of the Moose 195. She enjoyed crocheting and crossword puzzles. Her family and friends were her life. She is predeceased by her husband, Paul E. Harbst and her daughters, Marion Henry, Mary Kathryn Krause, Jean Reynolds and Alice Platt. Marie is survived by her children, Thomas Harbst of Sayre, Pa., Paul E. and Grace Harbst of Athens, Pa., Nancy and Larry Yost of Sayre, Pa., Daniel and Sheila Harbst of Athens, Pa., John and Donna Harbst of Athens, Pa., Margaret and Wilmer Chilson of Towanda, Pa., Charles and Judy Harbst of Waverly, N.Y., Joe and Vivian Harbst of Chemung, N.Y. and Jim and Mary Ann Harbst of Sayre, Pa.; 53 grandchildren; 94 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great grandchildren; her brother, William Bagley of Indianapolis, IN; her sister-in-law, Geraldine Coolbaugh and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Athens First Presbyterian Church, 622 1?2 South Main Street, Athens, Pa. with the Rev. Nelson Kopatz officiating. Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Burial will be in Frenchtown Cemetery in Durrell, Pa. at the convenience of the family. RHW. The Sayre Morning Times.
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