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JACKSON, Hugh--- SUICIDE COMMITTED, Hugh Jackson of Troy Township Takes His Life, (April 24th, 1904), THE SHOCKING CIRCUMSTANCE, THE RESULT OF A FIT OF DESPONDENCY. Residents of this vicinity were shocked to learn of the attempted suicide of Hugh Jackson of Troy township on Friday afternoon last, his death occurring Saturday morning as a result. For a few days previous to the occurrence Mr. Jackson was noticed to be troubled with a mental disturbance, following a period of despondency over affairs that worried him. During the time of his derangement of mind, his brother and sister, who resided with him, were conscious of the fact that Mr. Jackson was contemplating the destruction of his life, from his actions and expressions of speech that escaped him. Joseph Jackson, a brother of the deceased residing at the home, has been an invalid for an extended time past, and a sister, Dorothy, and a chore boy, by the name of Decker were the other occupants of the place. It was thought to keep a close watch of Mr. Jackson and accordingly a cousin, Delos Rockwell of Sylvania, was called for this purpose. On Friday afternoon the flock of sheep on the farm strayed from their pasture and Mr. Rockwell went out to care for them, endeavoring to induce Mr. Jackson to accompany him, which he was unable to do. He left Decker to watch the demented man and Mr. Jackson succeeded in forcing him to attend his work on another portion of the farm. Succeeding in his purpose of being left alone. Mr. Jackson immediately entered a sheep barn and there committed the attempted to take his life, by cutting his throat with a knife, afterwards crawling under a corner of the wagon shed to make a longer delay for searchers in finding him. His sister in the house, who quickly noticed that Mr. Rockwell and Decker were both absent, set out for the barn to discover the whereabouts of her brother. She found him as he lay under the corner of the building and by wild demonstrations of grief, soon secured help at hand. Joe Card and Wm. Keyes of Sylvania were just driving by and Mr. Card hastily returned to Sylvania where Dr. Gustin was summoned. After committing the deed, Mr. Jackson'' natural state of mind returned to him, and he was able to realize what he had done. He was given prompt medical attention, but the loss of blood was so great and his wounds of so serious a nature, that death resulted early the following morning. Mr. Jackson, aged about sixty years, was possessor of considerable property, was a neighbor and friend whom all respected for his uprightness of character, and the news of the unfortunate nature of his death, was received with sadness by all who knew him. Funeral Services in charge of Rev. A. G. Cameron of Sylvania were conducted from the late home on Monday afternoon 1 O'clock. Interment in Glenwood cemetery at Troy.

JACKSON, Joseph
Joseph Jackson died on Sunday morning at 9 o’clock at his home, on the Sylvania road after a lingering illness.  Mr. Jackson was a successful farmer who had resided in Troy township nearly all his life of seventy-six years.  The decedent is survived by one sister, Clarissa, and two brothers, Harrison of Burlington and Richard of Armenia.  The funeral was held at the family home Tuesday morning at ten o’clock.  Rev. A. G. Cameron of Sylvania officiated.  Interment was in Troy, in Glenwood cemetery.  (Handwritten date of Nov. 29, 1914 on article)

The funeral of Joseph JACKSON was held from the family home on Sylvania Road on Tuesday at 10 a.m. A large number of relatives, neighbors and friends were present. The burial was in the family lot in Glenwood. TGR 1914

JACKSON –LILLIAN J. HAVEN, 81, (SRGP 15115) of Troy, died July 26, 1988, at the Troy Community Hospital.  She was born May 16, 1907, in Sullivan Township, Tioga County, the daughter of Olen and Cora Elva Knapp Jackson.  She was a member of the State Road Baptist Church and attended the Columbia Cross Roads United Methodist Church.  She was a school teacher at Columbia Cross Roads and Armina Mountain.  Mrs. Haven is survived by nieces and nephews, Edna, Elva and Donald Dewey, all of Harrisburg, Imogene Winne, Mansfield, Francis Morgan, Mainesburg, Richard Morgan, Canton and Wilbur Morgan, Elmira; special friends, Keith and Marie Seymour and their sons, Greg, Scott and Bryan, all of Columbia Cross Roads; several great nieces and nephews; five great-great-nieces and nephews; and several cousins.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard L. Haven, January 21, 1982.  Friends may call at the Vickery funeral Home, Troy, Thursday from 7 until 9 p.m.  The funeral will be Friday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Kenneth Marple officiating.  Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.  Memorials may be directed to the Troy Community Hospital.

JANSEN - ANNA JANSEN CARD
 Anna Frances Jansen Card, 97, of Box 53, Sylvania, PA died May 4, 1992 at her home. She was born June 16, 1894 in Troy, NY, the daughter of Frank and Ella Nare Jansen. Mrs. Card graduated from Fonda (NY) High School in 1912 and from Cornell University in 1917.  She taught home economics in Harrisonville, West Virginia and in Youngstown, Ohio before her marriage to Wendell T. Card on February 10, 1921.  They uilt their home on Cottage Avenue in Sylvania in 1929. She was an active member of the Sylvania Presbyterian Church and its ladies aid. Mrs. Card was predeceased by her husband, Wendell D. Card, in 1985 and by her brothers, Raymond R. Jansen in 1963 and Carlton B. Jansen in 1981. She is survived by a daughter, Mr. Owen (Marie) Clark of Troy RR 3; grandchildren, Mrs. Steven (Cynthia Clark) Litchfield of Chicago, IL, Mrs. Kim (Dorothy Clark) Kinsman of Troy, PA and Thomas Clark of Rochester, NY; great-grandchildren, Chelsea, Angela, Leslie and Blair Kinsman.  Survivors also include a niece, Mrs. David (Virginia) Jansen Foell of Dayton, Ohio; and a nephew and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. W. Sterling Jansen of Marcellus, NY. Memorial services were held May 15 at the Sylvania Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Jonathan Stanley officiating and interment to be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.  Arrangements were by the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy. Memorial donations may be made to the Sylvania Presbyterian Church or to the Pennsylvania Association for the Blind, 2843 North Front St., Harrisburg, PA 17110-1284. (TGR, Thursday, May 14, 1992)

JEFFERSON –MABLE J. HOLCOMBE, 86, of Troy died Jan. 22, 1985 at home.  She was born April 23, 1898 in Lake City, Pa., the daughter of Earl and Margaret Reiter Jefferson.  Mrs. Holcombe was a member of the First Baptist Church of Troy for over 50 years.  She was a graduate of Clarion University, Clarion, Pa.  She taught school in the Troy area school system for 37 years.  Mrs. Holcombe was one of the original founders of the Troy Music Club.  She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Mary Conkling of Olean, N.Y.; granddaughters, Nancy Storch of Ocala, Fla., and Dr. Catherine Holroyd of Indianapolis, Indiana; grandsons, Robert H. Day of Chambersburg, Pa., and William L. Day of Loman, N.Y.; six great-grandsons; sisters, Mrs. Gladys Dahmen of Olean, N.Y., Mrs. Vada Buerkle of Syracuse; Mrs. Albert (Marguerite) Eckstrom of Ft. Myers, Fla. and Mrs. Edward (Elizabeth) Brenchley of Canton; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Beulah Jefferson of Milan and Mrs. Mary Jefferson of Warren, Pa.; several nieces and nephews; a dear friend, Vera Ellenberger of Troy.  She was preceded in death by her husband, H. Lamarr Holcombe, on Feb. 10, 1980.  Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral Home, Troy, on Thursday from 2/4 and 7-9 p.m.  The funeral service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Garry Zuber officiating.  Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.  The family will provide the flowers.  Memorials may be directed to the First Baptist Church of Troy or the Mabel Holcombe Memorial fund, in care of Superintendent of Schools B. Allan Schoonover, Troy Area School District, P.O. Box 67, Troy, Pa.  –Towanda Daily Review.

CHARLES E. JENNINGS
Charles E. Jennings, 78, of RD 2 Millerton, Pa., died Wednesday, April 3, 1985 at Arnot Ogden Hospital, Elmira, NY. Born April 21, 1906 in Roseville, Tioga County, Pa., he was the son of Selaer and Rose Hogaboom Jennings. He was a charter member and the first Fire Chief of the Big Elm Volunteer Fire Department of Daggett, Pa.; a member of the Penn York Pony Pull Association and a retired carpenter and farmer. His wife, Mildred Grinnell Jennings preceded him in death in 1976. Surviving are: sons and daughters-in-law, Senior Chief Petty Officer C. LaVerne and Jane Jennings of Patuxent River Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, Maryland and Donald and Leah Jennings of RD2 Millerton; foster daughter, Mrs. Robert (Peggi) Harris of RD 2 Millerton; 20 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and sister-in-law Mrs. Raymond (Eileen) Youmans of RD, Mansfield. Friends were invited to call at the Vickery Funeral Home, Troy, Pa. from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 5 and from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 6. The funeral was held Saturday at 3 p.m. at the funeral with The Rev. William Barnes officiating. Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery.

JENNINGS, Hazel - MRS. LLOYD G. COLE
 Mrs. Hazel Jennings Cole, 82, of 155 N. Williamson Rd., Blossburg, died Tuesday in Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.  She was the widow of Dr. Lloyd G. Cole who was chief of staff and chief surgeon at the Blossburg Hospital for many years. She was born December 12, 1889 in Wellsboro, the daughter of Charles and Louise Forsythe Jennings.  She was a graduate of Emerson College in Boston, Mass. and a former member of the Women's Club of London, England. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Women's Club and the Players Club of Wooster, Mass., the Arts Club of Washington, DC, the Business and Professional Women's Club of Washington, the auxiliary of the American Legion of Blossburg and the auxiliary of the Tioga County Medical Association. There are no immediate survivors, and no calling hours. Private funeral services were under the direction of Tussey Funeral Home in Wellsboro.  Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.

JEWELL –ANNA G. LAMKIN (MRS. JAMES W.)  Death occurred at her home on Canton Street, January 3rd (1912).  It was the culmination of an illness dating from last spring, which involved organic disease of the heart.  For a time during the summer there was such marked improvement in her condition that Mrs. Lamkin was able to accompany her aunt, Mrs. Truman, of Owego, NY on a visit of several weeks to friends in Massachusetts and New York.  But about four months ago there occurred a decided change for the worse and for the most part since that time she had been confined to the bed.  The end came, as had been anticipated, with little warning and very quietly and peacefully. Anna Gertrude Jewell was the daughter of the late Ezra S. and Araminta Davison Jewell.  She was born in Troy February 23, 1858.  She had one brother, Samuel H Jewell, of Canton, Pa. who is the only survivor of the family, her father and mother having died about six years ago.  Mrs. Lamkin was educated in the Academy at Troy, in a boarding school at Bridgeport, Conn. and in Wells College at Aurora, NY.  She was married to James W Lamkin, January 3, 1889, who survives her.  By a singular coincidence her death occurred on the twenty-third anniversary of their marriage.  Mrs. Lamkin had no children of her own but she gave a mother’s love and care to Mr. Lamkin’s daughter by a former marriage, Amelia, now Mrs. Wilson Weigester.  (Buried Glenwood Cemetery)

Lawrence E. JOHNS, age 91, a resident of Bradford county Manor, died Sunday, August 30, 1998 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.  He was born on March 30, 1907 in troy, PA, a son of the late Charles and Cora Johns.  Lawrence was a member of the First Baptist Church of Troy.  He was formerly employed by McClure Motor Co. in Troy as a mechanic.  He was an avid fisherman.  He is survived by his son, James (Shirley) Johns of Lyons, NY; daughter, Lillian (Roland) Wood of Alba, PA; daughter-in-law, Phyllis Johns of troy, PA; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.  Lawrence was predeceased by his first wife, Goldie Johns, second wife, Myrtle Johns; daughter, Elsie Cullinan; sons, Clifford and Lawrence D. Johns; great-granddaughter, Lori Ann Johns; brother, William Johns.  In accordance with Lawrence’s wishes there will be no calling hours.  Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy at the convenience of the family.  Arrangements were by the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy.  Memorials maybe directed to Guthrie Home Health, RR 1, Box 154, Towanda, PA 18848.  “Troy Gazette-Register,” Troy, PA  Thursday  September 9 , 1998

LAWRENCE (LARRY) JOHNS, 67 of 125 Pain St., Troy, Pa. died Friday, Jan. 20, 1995 at Arnot Ogden Memorial Hospital, Elmira.  He was born March 3, 1927 in Knoxville, Pa. the son of Lawrence E. and Goldie Johns.  He was a member of the Troy Baptist Church, the United Commercial Travelers and Troy Lions Club.  He was a life member of the Troy Fire Department and served as bowling association secretary for 35 years.  He was formerly employed with McClure Motor Company in Troy from 1950 until his retirement from there in 1965.  Mr. Johns was a veteran of Merchant Marines.  He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Phyllis Johns; sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Susan Johns of California, Gary and Janis Johns of Columbia Cross Roads; Keith and Louise Johns of Troy; Bruce and Barbara Johns of Florida; his father, Lawrence E. Johns of Troy; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; sister, Elsie Cullinan of Lyons, N.Y.; sister and brother-in-law, Lillian and Roland Wood of Alba; brother and sister-in-law, James and Shirley Johns of Lyons, N.Y.; several nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his mother, Goldie Johns on April 24, 1973; granddaughter, Lori Ann Johns, Jan. 27, 1991; brother, Clifford Johns, Aug. 22, 1993 and step-mother, Myrtle Johns, April 25, 1993.  Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral Home, Troy on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7-9 p.m.  The funeral will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Garry Zuber officiating.  Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.  Memorials may be directed to the Troy Terrace Lanes Youth Bowling Association, 249 Weigester St., Troy, Pa. or the Troy Ambulance Association, P.O. Box 13, Troy, Pa.  –Towanda Daily Review

LAWRENCE E. JOHNS, 91, a resident of the Bradford County Manor, died Sunday, Aug. 30, 1998, at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre.  He was born on March 30, 1907, in Troy, a son of the late Charles and Cora Johns.  Lawrence was a member of the First Baptist Church of Troy.  He was formerly employed by McClure Motor Co., Troy, as a mechanic wand was an avid fisherman.  Lawrence was a kind and loving father who will be greatly missed by his family and friends.  He is survived by his son, James (Shirley) Johns of Lyons, N.Y.; daughter, Lillian (Roland) Wood of Alba, Pa.; daughter-in-law, Phyllis Johns of Troy; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.  Lawrence was predeceased by his first wife, Goldie Johns; second wife, Myrtle Johns; daughter, Elsie Cullinan; sons, Clifford and Lawrence D. Johns; great-granddaughter, Laurie Ann Johns; brother, William Johns.  In accordance with Lawrence’s wishes, there will be no calling hours.  Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy, at the convenience of the family.  Memorials may be directed to Guthrie Home Health, RR 1 Box 154, Towanda, Pa.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home Inc., Troy, Pa.  –Towanda Daily Review.

JOHNSON - RECENT INJURIES FATAL TO PROMINENT TROY MAN. Troy, Jan.26 Unconscious since Friday, as a result of injurious received two weeks ago, resulted in the death early this morning of Alfred Johnson, 73, since 1878 engaged in the dray business here and one of the most popular men in town. Mr Johnson was hurt while loading an engine from the Troy Engine & Machine Company when the motor slipped and pinned him between it and his dray. The decedent sustained internal injuries. Mr Johnson was a son of the late Simon and Eliza Johnson of Columbia township, one of six children. In 1877 he married Miss Amy Kerrick and they removed here in the fall of that year, where they have made their home since. Mr Johnson was a member of the Baptist church and one of the best liked men in town. He is survived by his widow, one daughter, Mrs John H McClelland and two sons, Harry of Troy and Charles of Columbia Cross Roads. The funeral will be held from the home of Mrs McClleland Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock the Rev. Lester W. Bumpus officiating. Interment will be in Glenwood cemetery

JOHNSON - Alfred Johnson (SRGP 59309) affectionately called "Dad'' by Trojans since fathering the whole town during the typhoid epidemic of 1912 when he was mayor, died quietly away in his Elmira street home at 7:30 Tuesday morning, January 26th. Injured by a falling box on January 11th, his condition was not at first thought serious but complications arose and for several days his passing has been expected. Alfred Johnson held a place all his own in Troy hearts. His long residence here, his remarkably even disposition, his many little acts of thoughtful kindliness endeared him alike to all ages and classes. His death has brought profound sorrow to Troy and to Western Bradford County.

Mr Johnson was a native of Bradford county, born to Simon and Eliza Johnson in Columbia township on February 1,1853. Left an orphan at three, he lived with his brother Reuben Johnson until his twentieth years . At that time John A. Parsons was living on Alparon farm in the house that burned in the fall of 192~. Mr Johnson entered Mr Parson's employ and was with the Parson family for five years. On September 27,1877, he married Amy S. Kerrick and to them four children were born: Mary Edna who died at the of three ; Bessie Louise(Mrs J.H. McClelland; Harry A. and Charles F. Johnson. Mr and Mrs began housekeeping in the house now owned by Perry Chamberlain, then a part of the Parsons farm. In 1878 they to the house now occupied by A.J. Sadler and family and Mr Johnson began his draying experience with H.M. Spalding. Mr Johnson and Ulysses Nanley bought Mr Spalding's interest in the dray line in 1882 and the Johnson family moved to their present home. Mr. Johnson

Murray's bought Murray's holdings and for many years the Johnson drays have been an important part in the local business fabric. Mr Johnson became a member of the Baptist church on June 14th, 1874 and was a faithful supported of this faith until his last illness and death . He is survived by his widow and children mentioned. There are five grandchildren: William, Esther, Amy Frances McClelland; Eleanor and Florence Johnson, Largely attended funeral services were held from the McClelland home on Elmira street at 2:00 on this Thursday. The Rev. Lester W. Bumpus officiating and interment was in the family plot in Glenwood cemetery. (James Wilson Scrapbook)

ALFRED JOHNSON - (Jan. 26, 1926) Affectionately called “Dad” by Trojans since fathering the whole town during the typhoid fever epidemic of 1912 when he was Mayor, died in his Elmira Street home at 7:30 Tuesday morning, Jan 26th.  Injured by a falling box on January 11th, his condition was not at first thought serious but complications arose and for several days his passing has been expected.  Alfred Johnson held a place all his own in Troy hearts.  His long residence here, his remarkably even disposition, his many little acts of thoughtful kindliness endeared him alike to all ages and classes.  His death has brought profound sorrow to Troy and to western Bradford County.  Mr. Johnson was a native of Bradford County, born to Simon and Eliza Johnson in Columbia Township on February 1st, 1853. Left an orphan at the age of three, he lived until his twentieth year with his brother, Reuben Johnson.  At that time John A Parsons was living on Alparon Farm in the house that burned in the fall of 1924.  Mr. Johnson entered Mr. Parson’s employ and was with the Parson’s family for five years. On September 27th, 1877, he married Amy S. Kerrick and to them four children were born: Mary Edna, who died at the age of three, Bessie Louise (Mrs. J. H. McClelland), Harry A. and Charles F. Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson began housekeeping in the house now owned by Perry Chamberlain, then a part of the Parsons farm.  In 1878, they moved to the house now occupied by A J Sadler and family and Mr. Johnson began his draying experience with H. M. Spalding. Ulysses Manley bought Mr. Spalding’s interest in the dray line in 1882 and the Johnson family moved to their present home.  Mr. Manley sold his interest in the dray line to Randolph Murray, Mr. Johnson bought Murray’s holdings and for many years the Johnson drays have been an important part in the local business fabric.  Mr. Johnson became a member of the Baptist church on June 14th, 1874 and was a faithful supporter of this faith until his last illness and death.  He is survived by the widow and children mentioned.  There are five grandchildren: William, Esther, and Amy Frances McClelland; Eleanor and Florence Johnson. Largely attended funeral services were held from the McClelland home on Elmira St. at 2:00 Thursday, The Rev. Lester W. Bumpus officiating and interment was in the family plot in Glenwood Cemetery.

JOHNSON –ALICE VAN DYNE, 81, of Sun City West, Ariz., died there on Sept. 5, 1997, following a lengthy illness.  She was born on Jan. 4, 1916, in Wyalusing Township, and moved at an early age to Towanda, where her father, E. B. Johnson, formerly a farmer, went into the insurance business.  Educated in Towanda schools and at a then existing finishing school in Casenovia, N.Y., she worked for several years in New Jersey, first for a dairy farm and then a social service agency.  In 1945, she married Edward VanDyne, then of Troy.  Until 1978, the operated Spring Valley Orchards on Fallbrook Road just outside of Troy.  They marketed fruit at the farm, in Elmira and in Williamsport and conducted a nation-wide mail order business in  packaged fancy apples, featuring old fashioned varieties, especially Northern Spy.  She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church, took part in Boy and Girl Scout work, and was regionally recognized as an outstanding bridge player.  Mrs. VanDyne is survived by her husband, Edward, of Horseheads, N.Y.; three children, Edward J. of Canadaigua, N.Y., Laura of Carbondale, Colo, Jane of Albuquerque, N.M.; and two grandchildren.  A committal service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 11, 1997, at 11 a.m. in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy, Pa.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home Inc.  –Towanda Daily Review.

JOHNSON Alice J. VanDYNE of Sun City West, AZ  died there on September 5, 1997 following a long illness.  She was born on January 4, 1916 in Wyalusing Township and moved at an early age to Towanda, PA where her father, E.B. Johnson formerly a farmer, went into the insurance business.  Educated in Towanda schools and at a then-existing finishing school in Cazenovia, NY she worked for several years in New Jersey, first for a dairy firm then a social service agency.  In 1945, she married Edward Van Dyne, then on Troy, PA.  Until 1978 they operated Spring Valley Orchards on Fallbrook Road just outside Troy.  They marketed fruit at the farm, in Elmira and Williamsport and conducted a nationwide mail order business in packaged fancy apples, featuring old fashioned varieties, especially Northern Spy.  She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church, took part in Boy and Girl Scout work and was regionally recognized as an outstanding bridge player.  Surviving are her husband, now of Horseheads, NY; three children, Edward J. of Canandaigua, NY; Laura, Carbondale, CO; Jane, Albuquerque, NM; and two grandchildren.  A committal service will be held Saturday, October 11, 1997 at 11 am in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy, PA.  TGR

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JOHNSON, Andrew, S. died May 26, 2004. He died at the Robert Packer Hospital. In Sayre, PA. Thank you. Billie Jo Kelley

 CHARLES (PAT) F. JOHNSON
Charles (Pat) F. Johnson, 52, formerly of Columbia Cross Roads, died unexpectedly Saturday, July 19, 1952 at Rapids des Joachim, Province of Quebec, Canada. Survived by wife, Mrs. Margaret Cornell Johnson; four nieces and one nephew. Funeral services were Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Troy Baptist Church, the Rev. Herbert Punchard officiating. Interment in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.

JOHNSON - MRS. LIZA A. LUDINGTON
Mrs. Eliza Anna Ludington, of Troy, Pa., died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Burdett Dewey, at 122 East High Street, Painted Post, early Sunday morning. Besides her daughter, she is survived by one son, Charles R. Ludington of Elmira; three granddaughters, Mrs. Oliver Mitchell of Brooklyn; Miss Helen Ludington and Miss Eloween Ludington of Elmira; two sisters, Mrs. A. L. Rolison of Troy and Mrs. L. R. Blair of Wellsboro, Pa.; four brothers, Edward Johnson of Troy; Frederick Johnson of Elmira; Wilson Johnson and Ansel Johnson of Painted Post. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m., at the family home in Troy. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy. (handwritten on article 1936)

JOHNSTON – Marian E. Sherman, 72, of 113 Sherwood Manor, Mansfield, died Monday, Feb. 13, 1989. Born April 23, 1916 in Tioga Township, she was a daughter of Edgar and Rose Miller Johnston. Mrs. Sherman was a member of the Evangelical Wesleyan Church, Mansfield. Surviving are her husband, Roy Sherman; one daughter, Rose Marie Miles of Mansfield; three brothers, Charles Johnston of Kissimmee, FL, and William Johnston and Gordon Johnston, both of Mansfield; 2 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield, today, Feb. 15, from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home Thursday at 2 PM with the Rev. George Kelley, Sr. and the Rev. David W. Sarber officiating. Burial will be made in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.

JOHNSON - Martha [Mrs. Charles] Howland - (1923) who for 12 years has made her home with her brother, Alfred Johnson, died Wednesday afternoon, aged 86. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon.

ROBERT JOHNSON SR.
 Robert L. Johnson Sr., 54, of East Main St. in Troy, PA, died Sunday, June 26, 1994 at Troy Community Hospital emergency room.  He was born September 19, 1939 in Sayre, PA, the son of John and Florence Barrett Johnson. Johnson was formerly employed with the Penn-Troy Machine Co. in Troy. He is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Robert L. and Wanda Ann Johnson of Granville Summit RR 1 and Theodore Allen and Candy Johnson of Mansfield; daughters, Tina Porter of Troy RR 3; Brenda Shaeffer of Columbia, PA and Susan Lowe of New Hampshire; several grandchildren; a sister and brother-in-law, Charlotte and Loren Dodge and their family, Linda, Keith, Lori and Scott, all of Columbia Cross Roads RR 3; and special friends, Martin and June Smith. Funeral services were held at the convenience of the family with Larry Bratton officiating and burial to be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.  Arrangements were by the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy. (TGR, Thursday, June 30, 1994)

JONES CARRIE
Vickery, Carrie Jones-73, widow of W J Vickery, died at her home in Columbia Cross Rds, Tuesday morning, April 15 (1947) She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. E L Henry of Columbia Cross Roads; two sons, Donald of Columbia Cross Rds and Gerald of Troy; two brothers, Charles Jones of Mt Vernon, NY and Harry Jones of Columbia Cross Rds, three grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. The body was removed to the Soper Funeral Home in Troy and will be taken to the family home at Columbia Cross Wed where services will be held Friday at 2:30 pm. Rev. Arthur Morey officiating. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery in Troy. Mrs. Vickery was born in Roaring Branch and had lived in Columbia Cross Rds for the last 50 years. She was very active in community affairs and in the work of the Columbia Cross Rds Methodist Church of which she was a member. She also was a member of the Maxwell Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star.

JONES CARRIE
Vickery, Carrie Jones- wife of the late William J Vickery and for many years one of the most prominent women in Columbia Cross Roads, died in her home there Tuesday, April 15, 1947, following a short illness. She was born in Roaring Branch, daughter of  Ichabod and Elizabeth Gleckner Jones, on September 21, 1873 and had resided in Columbia Cross Rds for a large part of the past 50 years. She was a member of the Community Methodist Church and Maxwell Chapter O E S in Troy.  She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. E L Henry of Columbia Cross Rds; two sons, Donald of Columbia Cross Rds and Gerald of Troy; two brothers, Charles Jones of Mt Vernon, NY and Harry Jones of Columbia Cross Rds; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Services were held in her late home Friday with burial in Glenwood Cemetery. Rev. Arthur E Morey officiated.

JON C. JONES
 Jon C. Jones, 17, of Elmira Heights, NY, died Wednesday, December 25, 1991. He is survived by his parents, John Keavin and Susan (White) Jones; brother, Kory Jones, at home; paternal grandparents, John and Marilyn Jones of Millerton; maternal grandparents, Robert and Bertha Wolfe of Columbia Cross Roads, PA; uncles, Jan Kelsey Jones of Millerton, Donald and Barbara White of Troy, PA; cousins, Lesley, Donald, Aaron and Brownwyn White. Funeral services were held at the convenience of the family with the Rev. Allen Hulslander officiating and interment to be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy. Those wishing to make contributions may direct them to the A.R.C., 711 Sullivan St., PO Box 628, Southern Tier Industries, Elmira, NY 14901 or the U.C.P. House, 520 Ithaca Road, Horseheads, NY 14845 in Jon's memory. (TGR, Thursday, January 2, 1992)

CLARK JORALEMON -died at his home on Canton Street early Wednesday morning (1918) from septic poisoning due to carbuncies . He had been ill about two weeks.  A native of Troy the greater part of his life was spent here.  He was 54 years old and leaved a wife, two children, George and Elizabeth, two brothers, Charles and Renselaer and three sisters, Mrs. F. L. Sollomen of Boston, Mrs. P C Petit of New York and Mrs. H. VanHarper of Williamsport.  The funeral arrangements have not been announced.  (Buried Glenwood Cemetery, Troy)

JORALEMON –JULIA M. (JORALEMON) DUNBAR, 88, East Troy, PA, died February 8, 2000 at her home.  Born on March 6, 1911 in Troy, PA, she was a daughter of the late Lee W. and Florence L. (Webler) Joralemon.  She was employed as a bank teller and worked in the trust department for the First Bank of Troy for 36 years.  Following her retirement from the bank, she was employed at Citizens and Northern Bank, Troy, as a part time teller for four years.  Memberships include East Troy Baptist Church, where she was treasurer for over 40 years; treasurer of the East Troy Community Hall; a member and treasurer of the Troy Community Hospital Auxiliary, also volunteered at the gift shop and in numerous other positions; and a member of the Troy BPW.  She was a recipient of the Troy Community Hospital Volunteer Hours Award.  At work and during her volunteer activities, she always had a smile on her face and a friendly word.  Surviving are her son, Ronald E. Dunbar, Troy; step-daughter, Virginia D. (Galen) May, Troy; grandchildren, Gary L. (Nancy) May, San Clemente, CA, Rick E. (Wendy) May, Big Pond, PA, James E. May, Troy, great-grandchildren, Darrin C. May, Goldsboro, NC, Corey S. May, Elmira, NY, Tyler S. May, Big Pond; sisters, Vera Serigo, Sidney, NY, Ethel Summers, Geneva, NY, Irene Miles, Horseheads, NY, Marjorie Oldroyd, Columbia Cross Roads; brothers, Ned (Alice) Joralemon, Troy, Rex (Frances) Joralemon, Hammondsport, NY; several nieces and nephews.  Mrs. Dunbar was predeceased by her husband Willis F. Dunbar; sister, Rena Monroe and daughter-in-law, Betty Jane Dunbar.  The funeral service was held February 11 from the Gerald W. Vickery Jr. Funeral Home, Troy, with the Rev. Garry Zuber officiating.  Interment was in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.  Memorial contributions may be directed to the East Troy Baptist Church, c/o JoAnn Cooper, RR 3, Troy, PA or Troy Community Hospital Auxiliary, c/o Lori Hicks, 100 John St., Troy, PA.  –Canton Independent Sentinel.

JORALEMON LILLIAN
Barker, Lillian Joralemon, wife of the late Dr Perley N Barker, died in the Boughton Convalescent Home Tuesday morning, August 28, 1945. She was born in Troy on August 23, 1862, daughter of the late Joseph Joralemon. She was a member of the Os-co-hu Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, being a descendant of Lieut James Joralemon, was the oldest member, joining March 29, 1876, the First Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Barker was a woman of unusually pleasing personality, who, during her active years, made and held a legion of friends. She is survived by two children: Dr. J E Barker, Sweet Briar, Va., and Mrs. J K (Rhea M) Wood, Troy. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. George G (Effie) Beardsley, Troy. The funeral was held from the home of Mrs. Wood at 10 am Thursday with burial in Glenwood cemetery, Troy. Rev. Samuel D Regester officiated.

JORALEMON –MARGARET J. FANNING, age 81, died Thursday, Dec. 15, 1986, at the Green Home in Wellsboro.  She was formerly of Troy.  She was born in Troy Feb. 18, 1902, the daughter of Ernest and Lena McDowell Joraelmon.  She was a well-known local musician, having been the organist at the Troy Presbyterian Church from 1938 to 1977.  She was a member of the Troy Presbyterian Church and a former member of the Troy Music Club, Troy Study Club, Troy VFW Auxiliary, Troy American Legion Auxiliary, Troy Grange, Troy DAR and Troy Senior Citizens.  She was predeceased by her husband, Edmund, in 1953, a son, William, in 1945 and a sister, Helen Esser, in 1979.  She is survived by a son, Graydon Fanning, of Wellsboro; a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Barbara) Baldwin, of Troy; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.  There will be no visitation.  There will be memorial service Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Troy First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Horace Patton officiating.  Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery in Troy.  The family will provide the flowers and memorials may be directed to the Green Home in Wellsboro.  Arrangements are by the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy.  –Towanda Daily Review.

JORALEMON - Mrs. Rena Vinton Monroe, (SRGP 27429) age 57, of Sylvania, Pa., Friday June 12, 1970, at Towanda Memorial Hospital. Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral Home, Troy, Saturday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral and committal service there Sunday 2 p.m. Rev. Robert Stewart, Glenwood Cemetery, Troy. Survived by husband, Howard; daughters, Mrs. James (Dolores) henry, Milan, Mich., Mrs. Reid (Audrey) Goodman, Elmira, Mrs. Merle (Bonnie) Merrit, Mrs. Bobbie (Ethel) Anderson, both of Upsilanti, Mich., Mrs. Kevin (Linda) Polovick, Sayre; sons James Vinson, West Palm Beach, Fla., DeWayne and Garth Vinson, both of Sylvania, Pa., Delos Vinson, Mainesburg, Pa., NedDale Vinson, Wrightsville, Pa.; parents Mr. and Mrs. Lee Loralemon, Troy; sisters, Mrs. Willis Dunbar, E. Troy, Pa., Mrs. John Sergio, Sidney, N.Y., Mrs. Howard Sumners, Geneva, N.Y., Mrs. Isaac Squires, Elmira, Mrs. Wilbur Oldroyd, Columbia Cross Roads, Pa.; brothers, Ned Joralemon, Troy, Rex Joralemon, Painted Post; 22 grandchildren. She was a member of Sylvania Church of Christ; Silver Link Rebecca Lodge.
Lodge Notice
Officers and members of the Silver Link Rebecca Lodge will hold a memorial service for their late sister Rena Vinson Monroe at the Vickery Funeral Home, Troy, Saturday 8 p.m.
 Signed
 Stella Fields
 Noble Grand
 Hazel Buart
 Secretary

DIXIE L. JUDSON
 Dixie L. Judson, age 50, of Bethlehem, PA, formerly of Columbia Cross Roads, PA died May 22, 1998 at St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill, PA. She was born March 4, 1946 in Elmira, NY, a daughter of Wendell and Jobyna (Kelsoe) Judson. Dixie was a 1966 graduate of Troy High School where she was crowned Jr. Prom Queen and was a member of the Troy High School cheerleading squad.  Dixie played the flute in Troy Marching Band.  She was a graduate of Broome Tech in Binghamton, NY receiving an associate's degree with a certificate in dental hygiene.  Dixie was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Bethlehem, PA.  She worked in the Purchasing Department of St. Luke's Hospital in Fountain Hill, PA for six years and assisted in organizing the first CoreStates Betsy King Classic fundraiser for St. Luke's at Saucon Valley Country Club.  Dixie was also involved in fundraising for the State Theater, Easton, PA.  She was an avid golf player and tennis player and was a member of the Executive Women's Golf League.  Dixie was also a member, as well as a volunteer, of the Ladies Auxiliary at St. Luke's Hospital. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Daren and Annette Rexroad of Pittsburgh, PA; parents, Wendell and Jo Judson of Columbia Cross Roads, PA; brother and sister-in-law, Nick and Carrie Judson of Columbia Cross Roads; sister and brother-in-law, Patricia Jo and Manny Feijoo of Johnston City, NY; a niece; nephews; special uncles and aunts, Joey and Susie (Ellen) Foust and family of Granville Summit, PA, James and Nelda Kelsoe and family of Hurst, TX and Jerry and Patsy Kelsoe and family of Denton, TX. A memorial service will be held at the Columbia Cross Roads United Methodist Church on Saturday, May 30, 1998 at 3:00 pm with the Rev. Mark Brower officiating and interment to be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.  Arrangements were by the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy. Memorials may be directed to St. Luke's Hospital Memorial Fund, c/o Mary Lou Gensits, Material Management Office, 801 Ostrum St., Bethlehem, PA 18015 or the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation c/o Annette Rexroad, 150 Siebert Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. (TGR, May 28, 1998)

JUDSON, James B-83, 743 Robinson St, Sunday July 28, 1946. Survived by daughters, Mrs. Joseph Doane and Mrs. Henry Rorick, both of Elmira; sons, Lester Judson of Wallington, NY and Richard Judson of Rochester; sister, Mrs. Merton Seafuse of Elmira; two granddaughters. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm. at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Rorick, 743 Robinson St. Rev. Martin D Hardin with burial in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.

JUDSON, James B- aged 83, a former Trojan, died on Sunday, July 28, 1946, in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Henry Rorick 743 Robinson St, Elmira. He is survived by two daughters-Mrs. Joseph Doane and Mrs.Henry Rorick, both of Elmira; sons, Lester Judson of Wallington, NY, and Richard Judson of Rochester; sister Mrs. Marion Seafuse of Elmira; two granddaughters. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm at the home of Mrs. Rorick. Rev Martin D Hardin officiating with burial in Glenwood Cemetery-Troy.

LaRue (Red) JUDSON, age 64 of 85 N. Academy St., Mansfield, Thursday April 23, 1981 at Arnot Ogden Memorial Hospital. Friends are invited to call at Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield, Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Funeral there Saturday 1 p.m.. Rev. Kenneth M. Meyer officiating. Burial Glenwood Cemetery, Troy, Pa. Survived by his wife Cleo Calhoun Judson; five sons, Rexford Michael Judson of Wellsburg, NY, Ronald G. (Pat) of Elmira, Phillip Louis of Troy, Pa., Thomas LaRue of Rochester, MN, John M. of Columbia Cross Roads; one daughter Mrs. Francis (Nancy) Richter of Columbia Cross Roads; two step-daughters, Mrs. Morris (DeAnna) Morgan and Mrs. Michael (Mindy) Yoder, both of Mansfield; one step-son Thomas A. Husted of Salt Lake City, Utah; one brother, Loren Judson of Columbia Cross Roads; 20 grandchildren; one great grandchild. He was a World War II Army veteran; member of Columbia Cross Roads Methodist Church; American Legion of Troy; charter member of Columbia Cross Roads Hunting Camp. He was born May 21, 1916 in Columbia Cross Roads son of Louis and Mary DeEtta Corey Judson.

JUDSON -  LORAINE J. ROEDER
 Lorraine J. Roeder, 74, of Elmira Heights, NY, died Sunday, July 24, 1994 at home. She was a member of Park Church.  She graduated from Elmira College in 1940 and received her Masters Degree in 1968 from Eastern Michigan University.  Loraine retired in 1986 from the New York State Department of Labor as a vocational counselor. She is survived by son, Lawrence J. Roeder of Elmira Heights, NY; daughter, Leslie A. Douglas of Horseheads, NY; four grandchildren. Memorial services were held at the Park Church on July 27 with Arthur Reed officiating and interment to be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy, PA. Memorials may be made to the Park Church, Southern Tier Hospice Inc., 244 W Water St., Elmira of the charity of one's choice. (TGR, Thursday, August 4, 1994)

LOREN R. (SHORTY) JUDSON, 72, of Columbia Cross Roads, died Friday, Jan. 8, 1993 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.  He was born Oct. 24, 1920 in Columbia Cross Roads son of Louis and DeEtta Corey Judson.  Mr. Judson was a member of the Columbia Cross Roads United Methodist Church.  He wads a retired postmaster of the U.S. Postal Service, Columbia Cross Roads, retiring in 1979 after 38 years of service.  Mr. Judson was associated with the Terrace Lane Bowling Center in Troy for 18 years, and was inducted into the Troy Bowling Hall of Fame during its first year.  He was a charter member of the Columbia Cross Roads Hunting Camp and was a longtime member of the Corey Creek Golf Club.  Mr. Judson was an accomplished bowler and a par golfer and was a great all around athlete.  He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Ellen Merritt Judson; son and daughter-in-law, Louis and Vicki Judson II of Athens; daughter, Connie M. Judson of Columbia Cross Roads; and a very close family friend , Dr. Edward T. Myal; grandsons, Louis Judson III and Nate Judson; granddaughter and grandson-in-law, DeEtta and Dennis Murray of Troy; great-grandson, Jordon Ryan Murray; several nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his father, Louis in 1966; his mother, DeEtta Corey Judson in 1986; and brother, LaRue C. Judson in 1981.  Friends may call the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Monday.  The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Columbia Cross Roads United Methodist Church with Rev. George Mauk officiating.  Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.  Memorials may be directed to the Troy High School Memorial Fund in the name of Loren R. Judson.  –Towanda Daily Review.

 Louis JUDSON, (SRGP 14809) age 72, of Columbia Cross Roads, Wednesday, March 16, 1965. Body will be at the home of his son, Loren Judson, Columbia Cross Roads, where friends may call Thursday evening and Friday afternoon and evening. Funeral in the Columbia Cross Roads Methodist Church Saturday at 3 p.m., the Rev. Ann Palmer and the Rev. John Amundsen, Glenwood Cemetery, Troy. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Troy Community Hospital. Survived by wife, DeEtta Corey Judson; sons LaRue of Mansfield, Loren of Columbia Cross Roads; brother, James of Columbia Cross Roads; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. He was a life long resident of Columbia Cross Roads; Columbia Township farmer; a member of Columbia Cross Roads Church; a member of Trojan Lodge No 306, F&AM. He was a Bradford County Democratic committeeman for 25 years.

JUPENLAZ –MATILDA J. MCCLELAND, 85, of Mosherville, Pa., die Friday, April 19, 1996, in Ames, Iowa.  She was born June 12, 1910, in Mansfield, Pa., the daughter of Fred and Matilda Jupenlaz.  She married Casper S. McClelland on September 14, 1935.  Mrs. McClelland was a resident of Mosherville for 20 years and Washington, D.C. for 40 years.  She was a retired kindergarten teacher from Montgomery, Md. Public schools.  Her interests included marionette and puppet theater, antique furnishings and toys, gardening and forestry.  She was a member of the Chemung County Historical Society, the Mark Twain Society and the Forestry Landowners’ Association.  Mrs. McClelland is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, John F. McClelland and Linda M. Seaverson; grandchildren, Christina, John Casper and Thomas, all of Ames, Iowa; a daughter, Ann M. Swanson of Washington, D.C.; a sister, Gertrude T. Jupenlaz of Williamsport, Pa., formerly of Mansfield.  She was predeceased by her husband, Casper S. McClelland, July 19, 1982.  A graveside service will be held in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy, Pa., on Tuesday, April 23, 1996, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. James Barrett officiating.  Memorials may be directed to the Chemung County Historical Society, 415 East Water St., Elmira, N.Y.  Arrangements are by Vickery Funeral Home, Troy.  –Towanda Daily Review.
 

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