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Do You Know that you can search just the Obituaries on the site by using the three County Specific Obituary selections in the Partitioned search engine at the bottom of the Current What's New Page? You can narrow your search by including a key word in the cemetery name or a township name in addition to the surname you search. Then select the Find All Words option. 
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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) 



ROBERT L. BALLARD, of Gillett, PA, age 75 passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2001 at Troy Community Hospital, Troy, PA.  He was born on October 14, 1925 in Troy, PA, the son of the late Lawrence and Mary McGee) Ballard.  Robert was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church.  He served during World War II in the United State Marines.  Robert was a member of the Elmira Elks Lodge 62 and the Troy VFW Post #8675.  He loved golfing and hunting.  Robert is survived by his wife of 36 years, Erla (Lewis) Ballard at home; son, Brent (Paula) Ballard of Frenchtown, NJ; daughters Brenda Dean of Orlando, FL, and Laurie (Rick) Orcutt of East Smithfield, PA; step-children, Clair (Val) Litteer of Bentley Creek, PA, Mark Litteer of Albermarle, NC and Ellen (Gavin) Finnerty of East Smithfield, PA; eight grandchildren.  In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by several uncles.  Friends are invited to call at Roberts Funeral Home, Inc., 279 Main St., Wellsburg, NY on Wednesday, April 4, 2001 from 2 to 5 PM with the Elmira Elks Lodge conducting a service for their late brother at 2:00  PM.  The funeral service will follow at 5:00 PM at the funeral home.  Interment will be in Hanlon Hill Cemetery.

DUNLAP - PAUL, Arlene Dunlap
A resident of Athens, PA and formerly of Bentley Creek, PA went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday December 19, 2007 at the age of 81. Born on September 24, 1926 in Elmira, NY Arlene was the daughter of Charles W. & Beulah I. Lester Dunlap. She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Glenn Paul and their children, Reverend Stephen Paul (Cynthia), Athens, PA; Mary Jane Russell (James), Horseheads, NY; and Karen Paul, Troy, PA; five grandchildren, Christopher Russell (Arin), Stephanie Russell, Laura Newton (Justin), Ryan Paul and Ethan Somers; two great-grandchildren, Aubrey, and Benjamin, along with many nieces, nephews and cherished family friends. In addition to her parents, Arlene was predeceased by her brothers and sisters-in-law, Harry & Betty Dunlap and Clair & Rose Alice Dunlap. In serving her Lord, Arlene was very active as a church secretary for the Southside Baptist Church and the Fassett Baptist Church where she was presently a member. She was a member of the American Baptist Woman's Ministries and was on the state boards for both New York and Pennsylvania American Baptist Church's. Arlene was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved caring for her home and keeping in touch with the many friends she made in her life. Many heartfelt thanks to niece, Sharon Erway, Dr. Schiavone, and the nursing staff of St. Joseph's hospital for the wonderful care given during her extended illness. Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport on Friday, December 19, 2007 between the hours of 1:00 - 3:00PM and 6:00 - 8:00PM. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 8:15 PM with her pastor and friend, the Reverend Donald Rockwell along with her son, the Reverend Stephen Paul officiating. Graveside services will take place at the families' convenience in Hanlon Hill Cemetery, Bentley Creek, PA. Memorial donations may be directed to the Ethan Somers Education Fund, c/o Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Elmira, NY 14904 to aid in her grandson's education.   Published in the Star-Gazette on 12/20/2007.

HAFER - Carol Jane Hafer Amark, 48, of Sacramento, Calif., passed away as the result of a motorcycle accident March 5, 2008. Born March 30, 1959 in Jersey Shore, Pa., the daughter of David C. and Doris Gibson Hafer, she graduated from Athens High School in 1977 and was a graduate of Mansfield University in 1981. She then served in the US Navy from 1982-1986, serving on the USS Prairie. Carol located in California after her military service, where she was a self-employed bookkeeper. Carol was a member of the Le-Tip Group (business association), Hang Town Harley-Davidson Group, and Elk-Grove Harley-Davidson Group. Her main interests were crafts, reading, and her cats. She is survived by: her parents, David and Doris Hafer of Sayre; her brother and sister-in-law, Duane and Laurie Hafer of Sayre; a sister and brother-in-law, Lucinda and Terry Mack of Waverly; four nieces, Mallory, Morgan, Meredith, and Mackenzie Hafer, all of Sayre; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins in the Williamsport area. Family and friends may call Saturday, March 29, 2008 from 1-2 p.m. at Wilawana United Methodist Church. A memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. with Pastor Dan Burgess officiating. Burial will be in Hanlin Hill Cemetery, Ridgebury, at the convenience of the family. A post-funeral luncheon will be held at the church community hall following the service. The family will provide flowers. Memorial donations may be made in her name to Wilawana United Methodist Church, c/o Pam Secrist, 5430 Vetter Rd., Sayre, PA 18840. Arrangements are by Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home Inc. - Sayre Morning Times, 20 Mar 2008

HERBERT R. HALSTEAD, 76, of RR3, Gillett, Ridgebury Township passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 8, 2004 at his home.  Born March 19, 1928 in Rochester, N.Y. he was a son of the late Clarence C. and Dorothy Foquet) Halstead.  Herb was a former member of the Athens School Board having served for 16 years.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing especially with his children and grandchildren.  And he had a g5eat sense of humor.  Herb was a veteran of the Korean War.  He served with the U.S. Army in England in Company C 817th Engineering Division.  He was Honorably discharged in 1953.  In 1953 he and his brother, Neal, formed a partnership and together ran the Halstead Brothers Dairy Farm, which was honored with the distinction of being a “Century Farm.”  Surviving are: his wife, Janice (Steves) Halstead at home, stepson, William Brooks at home, son Kevin (Deborah) Halstead of Duke Center, Pa., daughter, Karen (Charles) Dorn of Pittsburgh, Pa., grandchildren, Keith, Kayla, Courtney and Craig Halstead of Akron, N.Y. and Neal (Catherine) Halstead of Gillett, PA. sister, Alice (Everett) Latteer of Locust, N.C., numerous nieces and nephews.  Besides his parents Herb was also preceded in death by his first wife Betty (Kurilla) Halstead and infant son, Richard.  Family and friends are invited to call at Roberts Funeral Home, Inc., 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, N.Y. on Thursday, June 10, from 7-9 p.m. and on Friday, June 11, from 1-2 p.m.  The funeral and committal service will immediately follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home.  The Rev. Steven Reynolds will officiate.  Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Hanlon Hill Cemetery, Ridgebury Township, Pa.  Memorial donations in Herb’s name may be directed to the Athens Area School Libraries; specifically the Gladys Burnham School or you may designate on your check which school in the district to send it to.  Please send checks to the Athens Area School Administration, Willow St., Athens, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review.

GREGORY R. INMAN
 Gregory R. Inman, 42, RD 1, Gillett, PA died Thursday, August 22, 1991. He is survived by his father, Warren Inman of RD 3, Gillett; children, Dennis Inman of Marion, IN and Tosh Inman, serving with the US Air Force in Alaska; sisters, Lynette Stratton of Virginia Beach, VA and Darcey Ferguson of Lincolnton, NC; brothers, Norman Inman of Kenosha, WI and Jeffrey Inman of Lanexa, VA; also several aunts, uncles and cousins. Private funeral services were to be held at the convenience of the family.  Arrangements were by the Roberts Funeral Home in Wellsburg. Contributions may be sent to the Bentley Creek Wesleyan Church General Fund, RD 3, Gillett, PA 16925. (TGR, Thursday, August 29, 1991)

JOHNSTON - DuVall Dorothy P. "Dot"
Of Gillett, PA
Age 90, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2008, at St. Joseph's Hospital, after suffering a heart attack. "Dot" was born June 16, 1917 in Elmira, NY, the daughter of the late Oliver and Grace (Wagner) Johnston. Dorothy was married to the late Virgil W. DuVall. She retired form Remington Rand after several years of dedicated service. In her spare time, she loved being outside in the sunshine doing her yard work. She was an avid reader and in the last seven months, her greatest joy came from spending time with the light of her life, her great-great-granddaughter, whom she loved dearly, Hailey Jo Lee. Dorothy is survived by a daughter, June A. DuVall of Rochester, NY; sons-in-law, Benton Frisbie of Burlington, Jim King of CT; granddaughters, Melissa (Thomas) Chapman, with whom she lived with in Gillett, PA, Shawne (Michael) Flanders of CT, Shannon (John) Durso of CT; grandsons, Benton (Pat) Frisbie of Pine City, NY, Don (Marsha) Grimes of Buffalo, NY, Doug (Cheryl) Grimes of Philadelphia, PA, David Grimes of Rochester, NY, along with several other great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Other survivors include brothers and sisters-in-law, Fritz (Joyce) Janowsky, Richard (Linda) Janowsky, Russell (Lucille) Johnston, all of Gillett, PA; also numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Virgil in 1991; daughters, Darlene Frisbie in 1981 and Sharon King in 1995; brother, George Miller; sister and brother-in-law, Sarah "Sally" (Art) Lattimer. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY 14904 on Tuesday, January 22, 2008, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Funeral Services celebrating "Dot's" will be held there following the visitation. (3 p.m.) The Reverend Gary Mammarello will officiate. Interment will take place privately at the convenience of the family in the Hanlon Hill Cemetery, Centerville, PA, where Dorothy will be laid to rest with her beloved Virgil. Memorial donations may be directed to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box #3049, Syracuse, NY 13220, Attention: Heart Gifts; or to the American Cancer Society of the Southern Tier, 1316 College Ave., Elmira, NY 14901 in her memory.   Published in the Star-Gazette on 1/21/2008.

JOHNSTON, Russell O.
Age 93, of 564 Johnston Road, Gillett, PA, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2008, at the Bradford County Manor, West Burlington, PA, following an extended illness. Family and friends are invited to call Friday, June 13, 2008, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Roberts Funeral Home, Inc., 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY. Russell's funeral service will be held at the funeral home 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 14, 2008, with Pastor Rob Wuethrich of the Bentley Creek Wesleyan Church officiating. Interment will follow in Hanlon Hill Cemetery. Russell was born June 4, 1915 in Erie, PA, son of the late Orie and Grace Wagner Johnston. He married Lucille B.M. Sindermann on August 26, 1939 and had 68 wonderful years together. He was retired from Associated Transport, where he worked as a truck driver for many years. Russell was a member of the Teamsters Union and enjoyed using his talent as a mechanic spending his spare time working on cars. Russell was also an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt. Survivors include his wife, Lucille B.M. Johnston of Gillett, PA; sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas and Elaine Johnston, Raymond and Jane Johnston; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Kevin Yaggie, all of Gillett, PA; foster children, Jimijoe Salsman of Maine, Andrea and John Champion of Sayre, PA; stepbrothers, Fritz and Joyce Janowsky, and Richard and Linda Janowsky, all of Gillett, PA; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins. Russell was predeceased by his brother, George Miller; and sisters, Sarah Lattimer and Dorothy DuVall.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 6/12/2008.

LATTIMER Arthur Abram 87, of Lattimer Lane, Gillett, went to be with the Lord and was reunited with his beloved wife, Sarah; his son, Keith "Butch"; and family on August 18, 2006. He was the husband of the late Sarah R. (Miller) Lattimer, who passed away on November 30, 2002. The couple had 62 wonderful years together. He is also the father of Grace S. (Tom) Brush of Elmira, NY, Linda D. (Don) Plouse of Gillett, PA, Sandra J. (Tom) Slaght of Elmira, NY. Family and friends are invited to call at the Roberts Funeral Home, Inc., 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY, on Tuesday, August 22, 2006, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and again from 7:00-9:00 p.m., and on Wednesday, August 23, 2006, from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The funeral service will follow the visitation at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday with Rev. Edward Crandall and Rev. Gary Mammarello officiating. Interment will follow the service in the Hanlon Hill Cemetery with full Military Honors.  Star-Gazette.com Obituaries for 08/21/06

ARTHUR ABRAM LATTIMER, 87, of Lattimer Lane, Gillett, went to be with the Lord and was reunited with his beloved wife Sarah, his son Keith “Butch”, and family on August 18, 2006.  He was the husband of the late Sarah R. (Miller) Lattimer, who passed away on December 13, 2002.  The couple had 62 wonderful years together.  Family and friends are invited to call at the Roberts Funeral Home, Inc., 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, N.Y. on Tuesday, August 22, 2006 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and again from 7-9 p.m., and on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.  The funeral service will follow the visitation at 2 p.m. on Wednesday with Rev. Edward Crandall and Rev. Gary Mammarello officiating. Interment will follow the service in the Hanlon Hill Cemetery with full military honors.  Arthur was born on January 31, 1919 in Waverly.  He was the son of the late James and Stella (Bailey) Lattimer. Arthur was a World War II Army veteran, wherein he served in the European theatre and received a Purple Heart for being wounded in action.  After the war Arthur worked as a truck driver for the Shulman Company, Inc. in Elmira. He attended South Side Wesleyan Church in Elmira.  Arthur loved his family very much. They include: his daughters, Grace S. (Tom) Brush of Elmira, Linda D. (Don) Plouse of Gillett, and Sandra J. (Tom) Slaght of Elmira; grandchildren William (Delecia) Plouse Jr., David (Kelly) Plouse, Michael (Heather Appleby) Plouse, Stephen (Kerry) Plouse, Arthur (Rhonda) Lattimer, Donald (Heidi) Plouse Jr., Melinda (Tony) Kelley, James (Anja Miller) Plouse, Phillip Slaght, Sheila (Tom) Sheehan, and Cristal Slaght; several great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter; and one great-great-grandson.  Arthur is also survived by: his sister, Rosie Johnson of Waverly; sister-in-law Jennie Lattimer of Waverly; brothers and sisters-in-law Russell and Lucille Johnston of Gillett, Dorothy DuVall Fritz, Joyce Janowsky Jr., and Dick and Linda Janowsky, all of Gillett; along with several nieces and nephews.  Arthur was preceded in death by: his wife, Sarah; his son, Keith “Butch” Lattimer; his parents; his brothers Beebe, Ernie, and Chester Lattimer; sister Louisa Chandler; brothers-in-law Virgil “Boo” DuVall and George Miller; and sister-in-law Shirley Miller.  Arthur's family would like to recognize and thank his special caregivers.  They include his daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Don Plouse, and his grandchildren, Artie and George Lattimer.  Contributions may be made in Arthur's name to the Elmira Wesleyan Church, 1100 South Main Street, Elmira, NY.  –Towanda Daily Review

LEWIS –ERLA R. BALLARD.  A longtime resident of Bentley Creek, PA, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Monday morning, October 18, 2004, at the Bradford County Manor, where she had been receiving care.  Earla was born on December 133, 1927 in Groverland, NY, daughter of the late Robert B. and Alta Hanlon Lewis.  She was married to Bob Ballard who predeceased her.  Erla was employed for many years as a waitress at the Red Jacket Restaurant and Motel.  She was well liked by both her customers and coworkers for her quick wit, sense of humor, and willingness to help others.  Erla also enjoyed playing BINGO, was a member of the Ridgebury Sportsmans Club, and cherished time spent with her loving family who remain.  Her children, Ellen (Gavin) Finnerty, E. Smithfield, PA, Laurie Orcutt, Bentley Creek, PA, Clair (Val) Litteer, Bentley Creek, PA, Mark Litteer, Albermarle, NC: step-children, Brenda (Steve) Olivero, FL, and Brent (Paula) Ballard, NJ; 12 grandchildren; a sister, Letitia Thompson, Warren Center, PA; nieces, nephews, cherished friends and coworkers.  In addition to her parents and husband, Erla was also predeceased by her sister, Roberta Lewis; her brothers, Robert and Stephen Lewis; and her grandson, James Finnerty.  Family and friends will be received at Caywood’s Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport, on Saturday, October 23, 2004, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.  Funeral and committal services will follow at 1 p.m. with the Bishop Arvid Engdahl officiating.  Interment will take place in the family plot of Hanlon Hill Cemetery.  –Elmira Star Gazette.

LITTEER   Everett Charles Age 84, of 24456 J.D. Drive, Locust, North Carolina, died Saturday, December 10, 2005, at Stanly Memorial Hospital, Albemarle, NC. His funeral will be 12 Noon, Tuesday, December 13, 2005, at Stanly Memorial Chapel, with Pastor Alan Didio and Pastor Bob Gruver officiating. Burial will be in Hanlon Hill Cemetery, Centerville, PA, at a later date. He was born May 23, 1921 in Groveland, NY, son of the late Horace and Ellen Jane Adamson Litteer. He was a former employee of Darrell's Body Shop, Confederate Motors of Albemarle, NC, and Elm Chevrolet of Elmira, NY. He was a member of Encounter Christ Church, Albemarle, NC, and was a veteran of WWII US Army where he served in the Battle of the Bulge, attaining the rank of Sgt. and Assistant Squad Leader. He received the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, American Service Medal, World War II Victory Medal and Combat Infantry Badge. He was a golfer. He was married to living Alice Halstead Litteer of the home. Other survivors include, three sons, Clair Litteer of Gillett, PA, Mark Litteer of Albemarle, NC, Thomas Didio of Albemarle, NC; three daughters, Ellen Jane Finnerty of Columbia Cross Road, PA, Desiree Allyn of MI, Michele Melton of New London, NC; two brothers, Harold Litteer of Williston, FL, John "Jack" Litteer of Locust, NC; six grandchildren, Brigette Kimmer, Jody Litteer, Kelly Litteer, Carrie Finnerty, Pastor Alan Didio, Curtis Allyn; four great-grandchildren. One grandchild, Jimmy Finnerty, preceded him in death. The family will receive friends at Stanly Funeral Home, Inc., Tuesday, 10:30 to 12:00 Noon prior to the hour of the service. Memorials may be made to Encounter Christ Church, 520 Lois Lane, P.O. Box 881, Albemarle, NC 28002. Stanly Funeral Home, Inc., Albemarle, NC, is in charge

WILFRED J. (BUCK) MCNEAL, 31, OF Centerville, Pa., died Tuesday, April 2, 1985.  He was born Nov. 26, 1953 in Blossburg, Pa.  His parents are Frank and Viola Walcheski of Canton.  Mr. McNeal was an employee of George Transfer Co. of Parkton, Md.  In addition  to his parents he is survived by his wife, Myra; daughters, Sheila and Barbara, both at home; son, David, also at home; sisters, Winona Learn of Sayre, Wanda McNeal of Roaring Branch and Susan Hicks of Canton; brothers, Willis McNeal, Jr. of Sayre, Frank and Gary Walcheski, both of Canton.  Several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews also survive.  There will be no prior calling hours.  Friends are invited to attend the funeral and committal service at the Roberts Funeral Home, Wellsburg, N.Y. on Friday at 11 a.m.  The Rev. Kelvin Jones, pastor of the Bentley Creek Wesleyan Church will officiate.  Interment will be in the Hanlon Hill Cemetery, Ridgebury, Pa. at the convenience of the family.  -Towanda Daily Review

MILLER –SARAH R. MILLER LATTIMER, age 78, passed away at Robert Packer Hospital on Friday, Dec. 13, 2002.  She was born on July 10, 1924, in Horseheads, N.Y., a daughter of the late George and Grace Wagner Miller.  Sarah, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, was a member of the DAV.  Her main interests in life encompassed her home and family.  She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Arthur A. Lattimer; daughters, Grace (Tom) Bursh of Elmira, N.Y., Linda (Donald) Plouse of Gillett and Sandra (Thomas) Slaght of Elmira; grandchildren, William Jr. (Delicia) Plouse, David (Kelly) Plouse, Michael Plouse, Stephen (Kerry) Plouse, Thomas Jr. (Christina) Brush, Lisa (Lynn) Field, Arthur (Rhonda) Lattimer, Melinda (Tony) Uhl, Donald Jr. (Heidi) Plouse, Jamie Plouse, Phillip (Joleene) Slaght, Cristal Slaght and Shelia (Tom) Sheehan; 22 great-grandchildren; siblings, Russell (Lucielle) Johnston, Dorothy DuVall, George Miller, Fritz (Joyce) Janowsky and Richard (Linda) Janowsky; and numerous nieces and nephews.  In addition to her parents, Sarah was preceded in death by her son, Keith “Butch” Lattimer; a brother-in-law, Virgil “Boo” DuVall; and a sister-in-law, Shirley Miller.  Visitations will be held Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2002, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday, Dec. 18, from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Roberts Funeral Home Inc., Main St., Wellsburg, N.Y.  The funeral service and committal will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2002, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Edward Crandall of the Elmira Wesleyan Church officiating.  Burial will be in the Spring at the Hanlon Hill cemetery, Ridgebury Township. –Towanda Daily Review.

O'NEIL BRIAN [ IN Memoriam]
Remembering Brian O'Neil
Please join Brian's family and friends Sunday, August 17th, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. at Hanlon Hill Cemetery located in Ridgebury Township, PA to remember Brian. Directions
1. From Wellsburg, NY take Rt. 367 South into PA.
2. In PA Rt. 367 becomes Berwick Turnpike.
3. Follow Berwick Turnpike to Centerville, PA.
4. Turn east (left) onto Centerville Road and continue for five miles.
5. Turn north (left) onto Hanlon Hill Road
6. Cemetery is on your right.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 8/4/2008

PACANDA - Richard G. Pacanda of Factoryville, Pa., died at home on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008.  He was born in Kingston, N.Y., in April 1941, son of Carrie Zimmermann and the late Leslie F. Pacanda.  He worked as a truck driver at Huey Trucking in Tunkhannock, Pa., and after his retirement he enjoyed hunting; boating on the Finger Lakes; spending time at the Napa Mile Hill Ball Field, where he loved to help with the field maintenance; and spending time at the Napa Auto Parts store. He also enjoyed spending time with his buddies at his favorite hangout, The Creekside.  He is survived by his mother, Carrie Zimmermann Watkins of Factoryville; three daughters, Jennifer and her husband, Mark Chandler, of Gillett, Pa., Lisa and her husband, Jeff Posten, of Meshoppen, Pa., and Leslie and her husband, Tom McElhoes, of Laceyville, Pa.; six grandchildren, Jarrod and Ethan Chandler of Gillett, Brittany and Natalie Posten of Meshoppen, and Ryan and David McElhoes of Laceyville; and his dog, Babe.  He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Frank Watkins, in 1985, and his sister, Constance Pacanda.  Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, at The Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home Inc., 73 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours on Monday evening. Interment in the Hanlon Hill Cemetery in Gillett, will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Tunkhannock Community Ambulance Association, P.O. Box 322, Tunkhannock, Pa. 18657.  RHW.  Towanda Daily Review

PERRY - BENJAMIN, LOIS JEAN    Services for held April 23 for Lois Jean Benjamin, 25, Gillett, at Roberts Funeral Home, Wellsburg with Rev. John Lattimer officiating.  Interment was in Hanlon Hill Cemetery.  She died April 19, 1984.  Surviving are her parents, Delos and Nola Perry of Centerville; sisters, Ann Mott and Cheryl Perry, Centerville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Lynn and Lu Ellen Perry, Dale and Lisa Perry, Cecil and Cheryl Perry, all of Centerville; maternal grandparents Leslie and Mildred Morgan, Gillett; paternal grandparents, John and Helen Perry of Columbia Cross Roads; several aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews.  (TGR April 26, 1984)

PLOUSE –EDITH ‘EDIE’ PLOUSE FULLER FRISBIE, 63, born Nov. 24, 1939, passed away with her family by her side on Friday, Aug. 8, 2003.  She was predeceased by a sister, Roxie E. Plouse on Nov. 28, 1934, who died at birth; father, LeRoy Plouse Sr., who died Aug. 8, 1990; mother Margaret Glenola Lydic Plouse, who died March 1, 1993.  She is survived by her husband at home, Benton H. Frisbie of West Burlington, Pa., her children; sons, Albert E. Fuller Jr., and fiancée Karen Wiles, Steven L. Fuller and special friend Vivian Ryan and daughters Jacquline Fuller Carney and special friend Kevin Rollins, Christine Fuller and special friend Duane Scott Jr.  Her step-children Brenda Lee Fuller, Melissa Lee and Tom Chapman and Benton V. and Patty Frisbie, her wonderful eight grandchildren, Jessica Fuller Cooke, Albert Fuller III, Kayla and Kevin Carney, Craig, Brad, and Nikkie Fuller and Erica Fuller.  Her three sisters and their husbands, Marian and Richard Clark of Corning, N.Y., Grace and Clayton Lee of Sayre, Pa., Gen and Gary Schrader of East Smithfield, Pa., and six brothers and their wives, LeRoy Plouse, Jr. of Sayre, Pa., Vine and Sally Plouse of Waverly, N.Y., Bill and Brenda Plouse of Sayre, Pa., Don and Linda Plouse of Gillett, Pa., Bob and Sheryl Plouse of Elmira, N.Y., Ern and June Plouse of Sayre, Pa., as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  Family and friends are invited to call Tuesday, Aug. 12, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Gerald W. Vickery Jr. Funeral Home, 110 W. Main St., Troy.  The funeral and committal service will immediately follow at 6 p.m. internment will be in Hanlon Hill Cemetery, Centerville, Pa., at the convenience of the family.  The family request that memorial donations be directed to Edith Frisbie Family, c/o Vickery Funeral Home, 110 W. Main St., Troy, Pa.  –Towanda Daily Review.

LeROY PLOUSE SR.
LeRoy Plouse Sr., 82, of Sayre RD 2, died September 8, 1990. Mr. Plouse was a retired employee of Ingersoll Rand Corporation of Athens, PA, a fire warden of 45 years and was also an area farmer for many years. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Margaret; daughters and sons-in-law, Marian and Richard Clark of Corning, Edith and Benton Frisbie of RD 2, Ulster, PA, Grace and Clayton Lee, Sayre RD 2, Genevieve and Gary Schrader of East Smithfield; sons and daughters-in-law, LeRoy Jr. and Diane Plouse, Sayre RD 2, Vine and Sally Plouse of Waverly, William and Brenda Plouse of Sayre RD 2, Donald and Linda Plouse, Gillett RD 3, Robert and Sharyl Plouse of Elmira, Ernest and June Plouse of Sayre; 89 grandchildren and great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held September 12 at the Roberts Funeral Home in Wellsburg with the Rev. Kelvin Jones of the Bentley Creek Wesleyan Church officiating and interment to be in Hanlon Hill Cemetery, Ridgebury, PA. Friends wishing may contribute to the Tri-Township Ambulance Fund, c/o Diane Husted, RD 3, Gillett, PA. (TGR, Thursday, September 13, 1990)

POTTER –MRS. HELEN P. HANLON, 93, of 102 Maple Ave., Odessa, N.Y., died Monday, Sept. 20, 1993, at Schuyler Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility, Montour Falls, N.Y.  She was born on Oct. 16, 1899, in Big Pond, Pa., to George and Mina Dunbar Potter.  Mrs. Hanlon was married in 1923 to Howard Hanlon, who predeceased her in 1973.  She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Lois O’Neil of Odessa; her son and daughter-in-law, William and Joy Hanlon of Odessa; grandchildren Peggy and Joel Brown, Brian and Jane O’Neil, Sue and Bo Wigglesworth, and Michael and Laurie Hanlon; six great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Genevieve Potter of Odessa, Mrs. Kathryn Hall of Nichols, N.Y. and Mrs. Lucina Potter of East Smithfield; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Mrs. Hanlon was a graduate of East Smithfield High School and taught school for many years in Bradford County.  She was a member of the Odessa United Methodist Church.  She was a 55-year member of the American Legion Auxiliary and a life member of the Schuyler Hospital Auxiliary.  Mrs. Hanlon was also a member of the Schuyler County Historical Society.  Friends are invited to call at the Vedder and Scott Funeral home, 122 North Genesee St., Montour Falls, N.Y., on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Her funeral service will be held there on Thursday at 1 p.m.  The Rev. J. Keith Kissell will officiate.  Burial will follow in Hanlon Hill Cemetery, Ridgebury Township.  –Towanda Daily Review.

SMITH - MABLE L. COWLES
Mabel L. Cowles, 86, of the Bradfoad County Manor and formerly of Bentley Creek, PA, died Tuesday, November 76, 1990 Mrs. Cowles was a member of the Bentley Creek Baptist Church and a former employee and volunteer worker of the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Doris and Harry Henry of Bentley Creek, PA; son and daughter-in-law, Duane and Donna Chamberlain of Springfield, PA; grandchildren, Dale and Marcella Lenox of Chalfont, PA, Bradley and Dawn Chamberlain of Troy, PA, Tom and Mary Henry of Bentley Creek, PA, Lynn Henry and Dean Hill of Longmont, CO and Cindy and John Yellenic of Canton, PA; 14 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Mark and Audrey Leonard and Nellie Hurlburt. Graveside services were held November 9 at Hanlon Hill Cemetery in Ridgebury, PA with the Rev. Jim Crupi of the Springfield Baptist Church officiating. Arrangements were by the Roberts Funeral Home in Wellsburg. (TGR, Thursday, November 15, 1990) [Joyce, On the Hanlon Hill Cemetery, you have ? -Mable L. Cowles.  Her birth name was Smith.  I am not sure of her parents, yet, but by the marriage records of her Chambelain children she was listed as Mable Smith. Pat]
 

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