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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) |
ALLEN ZERUIAH (RUEY) MARTIN
Mrs. Zeruiah (Ruey), 89, of New Albany, died Sunday morning in Burlington
following a lingering illness. She was born April 11, 1881, in Albany
Twp., daughter of the late Charles and Jennie Green Allen. She had been
a life-time Bradford County resident and spent most of her years in the
New Albany area. She is survived by her husband, Irvin E. at home;
two daughters, Mrs. Lester (Doris) Slocum of RD 3 New Albany, and Mrs.
Elizabeth Kellogg of New Albany; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Russell P. McHenry
Funeral Home in Dushore with the Rev. John Plant, pastor of the New Albany
United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Hillcrest
Cemetery, New Albany. (hand written on the following article –
18 June 1971)ef.
KENNETH S. BEDFORD SR., 60, of New Albany RR 2 died April 20, 1992, at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, of pulmonary complications following heart by-pass surgery. Ken was born in Elkland Township, Sullivan County, on April 21, 1931, to John t. and Josie (Wakley) Bedford. In July 1953 he married Carol Magee of New Albany. In the following years, Ken and Carol were blessed with five children (Debra, Wendy, Kenneth “Sam” Jr., Scott and Jettie), eight grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He is also survived by three sisters: Edna Brenchley, Laura Brenchley, and Alberta Hewitt; one half-brother, Olin Shaffer; and several cousins. Following his service in the U.S. Marine Corps, including the Korean War as an aviation ordinanceman, Ken worked at Procter & Gable and as the supervisor of Waste and Water Treatment for Leesburg, Va., and Towanda. He was a member of the National Association of Atomic Veterans and Post No. 42 of the American Legion. Among his hobbies were hunting, fishing, bee keeping and woodworking. His carpentry skills built his home and provided crafts for several vacation Bible school classes, which he also taught. Ken’s fraternal affiliations were through the Masons. He was an active member and present Senior Warden of Evergreen Blue Lodge No. 163 (Monroeton); an active member and past High Priest of Union Chapter No. 161 (Towanda); an active member of Northern Council No. 23 (Athens); an active member of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite in the Valley of Towanda; and a 32nd Degree Mason in the Valley of Williamsport Consistory. A former member of the First United Methodist Church of Towanda, Ken was an active member of the New Albany U.M.C., serving as lay member of the Central Pennsylvania Annual Conference, chairperson of the Administrative Council, a member of the board of trustees, and Sunday school superintendent. Foremost always in Ken’s life were his love for his wife and family and for this area. As a loving husband and father, he will be sorely missed. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 23, 1992, at 1 p.m. in the New Albany United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Janice Green, his pastor, assisted by Rev. Charles Reynolds, retired pastor, officiating. Interment will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery, New Albany. Friends and family are invited to call Wednesday evening, April 22, 1992, at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter Street, Dushore, from 7 to 9 p.m., and Thursday at the church from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the funeral service. Masonic services will be held at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. Graveside military funeral services will be held by member of Towanda Post No. 42 American Legion. –Towanda Daily Review.
BERNARD J. CALAMAN, 74, of New Albany, Pa., passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2005 in the Memorial Hospital of Towanda, Pa. He was born on Jan. 9, 1931, a son of the late Rocco and Marianna Lecho Calaman of Mildred, Pa. Bernard was raised in the Mildred area and later moved to New Albany, where he spent most of his life. He was a self-employed carpenter and worked for many years for Jackson Trailer Park and Jackson Homes, of Towanda, installing modular and mobile homes through the area. He enjoyed hiking, fishing, hunting, and reading, though his greatest joy was studying the Civil War and traveling to Gettysburg and hiking the battlefields. Bernard leaves surviving, Colleen Calaman at home; five children and their spouses, Debbie Calaman of Granville Summit, Pa., Lisa and Gene Payne of Rome, Pa., Martin Calaman of New Albany, Gerald and Sandra Calaman of Dushore, Pa., and Joseph and Marcia Calaman of New Albany; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; four brothers and sisters and spouses, Vince and Helen Calaman, Mary and Charles Henley, Anne Miller and Helen and Damon Covey; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers, Warren, Joseph and Ted; and three sisters, Phoebe, Rose and Lea. A graveside service will be held on Friday morning, June 3, 2005 at 9 a.m. in the Hillcrest Cemetery of New Albany with the Rev. Ronald Troup officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the New Albany Fire Company, Main Street, New Albany, Pa. in Bernard’s memory. Arrangements are under the direction of the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, Dushore, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review.
CAMP –LAURA MAE (CAMP) COVEY, age 85 of 3022 Newtown Road, Odessa, NY, entered into God’s Care on Thursday, April 8, 1999 at Schuyler Hospital, Montour Falls, NY. She was born on August 28, 1913 in Monroeton, PA, the daughter of the late Lewis and Emma Bailey Camp. Mrs. Covey is survived by her daughter & son-in-law, Ruth & Francis Potter of Odessa, NY; son & daughter-in-law, William & Carol Covey of Lakeside Marblehead, OH; daughter-in-law, Emma Covey of Odessa, NY; granddaughters, Phyllis Hanmore of Odessa, NY, Laura Potter of Odessa, NY, Shelley (Matt) Seaman and Kelley Covey of Lakeside Marblehead, OH; grandsons, Keith Covey of Odessa, NY, Robert Covey of CA and Eugene Covey of Lakeside Marblehead, OH; 2 great-granddaughters, Kimberly Hanmore and tiffany Seaman; sisters, Mrs. Lillian McIntire of Dushore, PA and Mrs. Helen Stevey of Auburn, NY; brother, Leonard Camp of Monroeton, PA; several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Covey was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Eugene Covey; sons, George & Robert Covey; daughter, Betty Covey; brothers, frank, Arthur and Albert Camp. Mrs. Covey was a member of the Odessa United Methodist Church. Friends are invited to call at the Vedder and Scott Funeral Home, 534 Church Street, Odessa, NY on Sunday, April 11, 1999 from 1-5 PM. Her funeral service will be held there on Sunday at 5 PM. The Rev. Randall E. Stone officiating. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery, New Albany, PA. Expression of sympathy may be directed to the Leukemia Society of America or the American Cancer Society, Envelopes will be provided at the funeral home. –Elmira Star Gazette.
CAMP –LILLIAN M. (CAMP) MCINTIRE age 89 of Forksville, Pa. passed away at Dar-Way Nursing Home on Sunday, March 25, 2007. She was born on January 28, 1918, in Monroeton, Pa., a daughter of the late Louis O. and Emma E. (Bailey) Camp. Mrs. McIntire lived most of her life in the Bradford County area. Lillian loved sewing and was a very accomplished seamstress. She also enjoyed crocheting and doing crafts. She is survived by: her children, Nancy Glassmyre, of Estella, Pa., Betty Harris of Stevensville, Pa., Francis McIntire, of Old Town, Fla., Joseph McIntire of Sayre, Pa.; a sister, Helen Stevey of Auburn, N.Y.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a son, Thomas McIntire, a grandson, Russell McIntire, a sister, Laura Covey, and by three brothers, Frank Camp, Arthur Camp and Leonard Camp. Friends and family are invited to call on Friday, March 30, 2007 at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter Street, Dushore, Pa. from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. Funeral services will be held on Friday, at noon in McHenry Funeral Home, with the Rev. David Hart, officiating. Interment will immediately follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, New Albany, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review
CHILSON - Annabelle E. Lee, 88, of New Albany passed away on Thursday evening, August 28, 2003 at the Darway Nursing Home in Estella, PA. She was born September 5, 1914 in Asylum Township, Bradford County, the daughter of the late Jacob and Mary Newell Chilson. On June 9, 1934, she married Vine Lee. Her husband prededed her in death in 1970. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by Rynveld's Wreath Factory in New Albany. She was a member of the New Albany Baptist Church and enjoyed time spent reading and watching baseball. She leaves tow sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Cathy Lee of New Albany and James Sr. and June Lee of Sayre; a daughter, Janet Collins of New Albany; seven granchildren, James N. Lee Jr, Jeffery S. Lee, Tui L. Solim, Christopher H. Collins, Jody I. Lee; five great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, June Sherfield, on Jan 22, 1994; and by two sisters Alice Davidcon and Rosa Lee. Friends and family are invited to call Tuesday, sept. 2, from 9:30-11 a.m. at the New Albany Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the church with the Rev. Ronal Troup, her pastor officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery, New Albany. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the New Albany Baptist Church in Mrs. Lee's memory.
EUGENE I. COVEY, 71, of 3022 Newtown Road, Odessa, N.Y., died Thursday, January 12, 1984 in Montour Falls, N.Y. He was born in Pennsylvania, the son of George and Mary dibble Covey. Mr. Covey was a retired laborer who worked for the Marshall Feed Mill in Horseheads, N.Y. Survived by his wife, Laura (Camp) Covey; one daughter, Mrs. Ruth Potter of Odessa, N.Y.; two sons, George of Odessa and William of Ohio; seven grandchildren; a sister, Laura I. Covey of Mildred, Pa.; brother, Raymond Covey of Lindley, N.Y.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held at the Vedder and Scott Funeral Home, Odessa, N.Y. Saturday evening, January 14, 1984. Committal services will be held Monday, 11 a.m. at the Hillcrest Cemetery, New Albany, PA. –Towanda Daily Review.
CRAMER –RUTH A. KELLOGG, 68, of RR2, Athens, passed away Monday August 11, 2003 at her home after a short illness. Born December 7, 1934 in Couchalmus, Pa. the daughter of Oscar and Susan Birkenhauser Cramer, she moved to New Albany in the early 1960’s. She worked at Silkcraft in Dushore and the Chapburn Tavern in Dushore. After moving to the Valley (Athens), she worked as a cook for Lola Bouse at the Bonney Hotel and the Riverside Inn. Her last job was at the Elmira St. P&C Store. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, James Kellogg at home, a sister, Tillie Patterson of Philadelphia; her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Charles and Maxine Kellogg of New Albany; William and Rita Kellogg of New Albany; Fred and Lorainne Kellogg of New Jersey and Jay and Rose Kellogg of New Jersey, several nieces, nephews and cousins. Family and friends may call Friday from 10-11 a.m. at the Lowery funeral Home, 225 South Main St., Athens, Pa. Funeral services will follow there at 11 a.m. with rev. Donald Anderson, pastor of the Athens United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery, New Albany, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review
FAWCETT –LOIS FAWCETT FREE, 99, died Saturday, Oct. 8, 1994, in Alexandria, Va. A 40-year resident of Hempstead, N.Y., she had resided at The Hermitage of Northern Virginia for the past 23 years. Born at home in New Albany, Pa. on Feb. 9, 1895, she was the daughter of the late Abraham Lincoln Fawcett and Harriet Haverly Fawcett. Mrs. Free was preceded in death by her husband, James Fisher Free Sr. and her brother, Harry Wilcox Fawcett. She is survived by two sons, James Fisher Free Jr. of Elmira, N.Y., and David Fawcett Free of Charlottesville, Va.; four grandchildren, Donald Wayne Free, Donna Free Wilson, Katie Free Fitzgerald and David Fawcett Free Jr.; and two great-grandson, Burriss Grahan Wilson, Jr. (University of Delaware) and Jason Scott, Covington. Until her death Mrs. Free was the oldest living alumna of West Chester State University, West Chester, Pa. She was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church. Her ashes will be interred at an undetermined date in the family plot at Hillcrest Cemetery, New Albany. –Towanda Daily Review.
FOOTE
Sullivan Review, Dushore, PA September 15, 1955
The funeral of Elmer Foote of New Albany was held at the Cranmer Funeral
Home, New Albany, on Monday, Sept. 5. Pallbearers were Richard Norton,
Perry Yaw, Robert Browning, Lamont Billings, Lloyd Cranmer and Stanley
Campbell. Burial was in Hillcrest cemetery, New Albany. Submitted
by Carol Brotzman
GIBBS, HOWARD K., Howard Kenneth Gibbs, 79, of New Albany, formerly of Rome, died August 27, 1987 at Memorial Hospital, Towanda. Born November 18, 1907 in New Albany, he was the son of the late George W. and Lena Moon Gibbs Sr. Mr. Gibbs was a well-known cattle dealer, operated his own trucking business and was employed at the Troy Stock Yards for many years. Funeral services were held August 29 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home in Towanda with Rev. Harry L. Ferguson officiating and interment to be in the Hillcrest Cemetery in New Albany. (TGR Sept. 3, 1987)
GREEN –WINIFRED N. BRINK, 90, of Meshoppen, Pa., passed away Monday, May 30, 2005, at the Beverly Health Care Center in Tunkhannock, Pa. Winifred was born on Dec. 9, 1914, in French Creek, N.Y., daughter of the late Forrest and Nellie Drake Green. She was married to the late Eric Ira Brink, who preceded her in death on May 5, 1970. Winifred’s greatest enjoyment was the time she could spend visiting with her family and many friends. She leaves surviving her children and their spouses, Charles and Patricia Hall of Granville Summit, Marilyn Brewer of Tunkhannock, Pa., Stephen and Dorothy Brink of Towanda, Mary Brink of Swain, N.Y., and Harriet and Gerald Brewer of Meshoppen; a sister, Mildred Shellman; three brothers, Harold, Milton and Leo Green; 10 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. A funeral and committal service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 2, in the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore, with the Pastor Richard Wormer of the Assembly of God Church of Tunkhannock officiating. Friends and family are invited to call from 11 a.m. until the time of the service Thursday morning. Interment will be held later in the Hillcrest Cemetery in New Albany.
GREEN –WINIFRED N. BRINK, 90, Meshoppen, PA, passed away on May 30, 2005, at the Beverly Heath Care Center, Tunkhannock, PA. Born on December 9, 1914, in French Creek, NY, she was the daughter of the late Forrest and Nellie Drake Green. She was married to the late Eric Ira Brink, who preceded her in death, May 5, 1970. Her greatest enjoyment was the time she could spend visiting with her family and many friends. Surviving are children and their spouses; Charles and Patricia Hall, Granville Summit; Marilyn Brewer, Tunkhannock; Stephen and Dorothy Brink, Towanda; Mary Brink, Swain, NY; and Harriet and Gerald Brewer, Meshoppen; sister, Mildred Shellman; brothers, Harold, Milton and Leo Green; 10 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. The funeral and committal service was held June 2, at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, Dushore, with Pastor Richard Wormer of the Assembly of God Church, Tunkhannock officiating. Interment will be held later in the Hillcrest Cemetery, New Albany. –Canton Independent Sentinel.
JAMES E. HAMAN, 83 of Sullivan Terrace, Dushore died Monday afternoon, May 13, 1991 at the Delaware Valley Medical Center, Langhorne, Pa. He was born September 22, 1907 in New Albany, son of the late James H. and Jennie C. VanDyke Haman. He graduated from the New Albany High School and attended Mansfield College. Jim worked on construction from 1926 to 1935 and married the former Elsie B. McNeil of New Albany on Oct. 13, 1928. She predeceased him on Jan. 220, 1981. The couple moved to Elmira in 1936 where James worked for Pennzoil Corp. until 1948 when they purchased “Jim & Elsie’s Tavern” from Dave and Twila Gephart in Colley, which they operated until a fire occurred on Dec. 30, 1964. Afterwards they moved to New Albany were they operated a custard stand until retiring. Jim was a member of the New Albany Cooperative Parish and was a member of Evergreen Lodge No. 163 FUAM, Monroeton, Williamsport Consistory, The Scottish Rite and the Chapter of the Rose Croix. Mr. Haman is survived by a son, Jerry C. Haman of Pendel, Pa.; a sister, Mrs. James (Iris) Hill of Towanda; five grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and two nieces. Mr. and Mrs. Haman were predeceased by their son, James L. in 1967. Masonic funeral services will be held Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore by members of Evergreen Lodge No. 163. Interment will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery, New Albany at the convenience of the family. Friends may call Friday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. –Towanda Daily Review
LESTER D. HARDING, 81, of New Albany, Pa., passed away on Sunday, July 6, 1997, at his home. Lester was born Nov. 12, 1915, in Forkston, Wyoming County, Pa., a son of the late Archibald and Bertha Christian Harding. He graduated from the Vestal High School a Vestal, N.Y. He married Doris Vial of New Albany on July 12, 1938; she predeceased him on May 10, 1990. They lived in Grand Island, N.Y., where Lester worked for the Chevrolet Motor Company. He built aircraft engines during and after World War II and later was transferred to the automotive division. He retired in 1980 after 25 years of service and moved to New Albany in 1982. Surviving are: three sons and a daughter-in-law, Larry L. Harding and Jerry L. Harding, both of Grand Island, N.Y., Michael A. and Sharon Harding of Las Vegas, Nev.; brothers, Warren Harding of Bishop, Ariz.; and Calvin Harding; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother Ronald Harding of Florida in 1995. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 9 at 6 p.m. at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, Pa. with Lowell Patton officiating. Interment will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery, New Albany, Pa. Friends may call at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 9, from 4 p.m. until the time of the service. Memorials are directed to Memorial Hospice, 1 Hospital Drive, Towanda, PA. –Towanda Daily Review.
CHARLES ‘PETE’ HEATH, 66, Canton RR 3, passed away, October 13, 1995 at Robert Packer Hospital, following a lingering illness. Born on March 1, 1929, in Bradford, PA, he was the son of the late Gerald D. and Carmelta Cranmer Heath. He was a lifetime resident of Bradford and Sullivan counties areas; was a veteran of the Korean War having served with the US Navy; was a 25-year member of the New Albany Police Department; and was a member of New Albany Post No. 384 VFW and the American Legion. Prior to his retirement four years ago, he was a machinist for Ingersoll Rand Inc., Athens, giving 36 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Margory J. Heath, at home; a son, Karl Heath of New Albany; three daughters, Crystal Walp, Lancaster, Carol Pedro, Dushore, and Karen Sullivan, Towanda; two sisters, Patricia Powers, New Albany and Colleen Calaman, New Albany; and eight grandchildren. The funeral service was held Oct. 16, 1995 at 2 p.m. in the Russell McHenry Funeral Home, Dushore, with the Rev. Ronald Troup, pastor of the New Albany Cooperative Parish officiating. Graveside military honors were accorded in Hillcrest Cemetery, New Albany, by members of the VFW and American Legion. –Canton Independent Sentinel.
HOPKINS –THELMA N. ROSBACK, 73, of Forksville, died July 10, 1983, at Memorial Hospital, Towanda. She was born June 27, 1910, in Laquin, Bradford County, a daughter of Clinton and Nellie White Hopkins. She was a lifetime resident of the Bradford and Sullivan County area, and was a member of the Millview Wesleyan Church. She was a member of the Towanda Chapter No. 76 Order of the Eastern Star, and also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Williamsport Shrine Club. On Nov. 6, 1983, she and her husband, Rex L. Rosbach, would have celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. Surviving, in addition to her husband, Rex, are five sons: Louis, of Montoursville, Rex Jr., of Fredericksville, VA, L. Dean, of Hillsgrove, Leona and Leonard, both of Forksville; one daughter, Mrs. Boyd (Susan) Bedford, of Joliette, IL.; 18 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. The funeral service was held July 13 at the Russell P. McHenry funeral Home, Dushore, with the Rev. William L. Carson, pastor of the Forksville United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment was in Hillcrest Cemetery, New Albany. The Towanda Chapter No. 76, Order of the Eastern Star also had a memorial service July 12 at the funeral home. –Sullivan Review.
HOWARD L. ‘MIKE’ HUGO, age 73, of New Albany passed away Sunday, June 6, 2004, in the Highland Care Center of LaPorte, Pa. Mike was born June 17, 1930 in New Albany, a son of the late Ivan and Helen Vogel Hugo. Hew was a 1948 graduated On New Albany High School. After graduating he worked with his father in the family-owned feed mill. He retired from Sylvania of Towanda, in 1992 after 30 years of service and upon his retirement, he worked once again with his father in the feed mill until its closing in 1998. Through the 1960s he was very active in the New Albany fire Department, serving for many years as chief. Mike was always very community-minded, serving as president of the borough council, and spent many nights walking the water lines with John Hanzok looking for leaks. A lot of people came to rely on him for help and he will be missed by the community of New Albany. He enjoyed time spent with his grandchildren, raising beef cattle and horses on his farm, hunting and fishing. Surviving Mike are his wife of 53 years, Doris Wilcox Hugo of New Albany; sons and daughters-in-law, Roger and Chris Leljedal Hugo of Watkins Glen, N.Y., Ross and Clara Hugo of New Albany and Brent Hugo of New Albany; grandchildren, Morgan, Courtney, and Mason Hugo; Step-grandchildren Thomas and Jamie Silverstrim; sisters and brother-in-law; Pauline and Jim McMahon of New Albany, Bernice and Art Yonkin of Dushore, and Carolyn and Harold Rider of Eagles Mere; a sister-in-law Virginia Hugo of New Albany; an aunt, Florence Palmer of New Albany; and an uncle, Maynard Hugo; along with several nieces and nephews. Predeceasing Mike were his parents, and a brother, Kenneth Hugo. Friends are invited to a graveside memorial service at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 9, 2004, in the Hillcrest Cemetery of New Albany. The family will provide flowers. Memorials may be directed to the New Albany Library or serve inc., P.O. Box 93, Monroeton, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review.
HUGO –PEARL BEARDSLEY, 94, of Front Street, New Albany, passed away Feb. 20, 1992, at Towanda Memorial Hospital, Towanda. She was born on July 27, 1897, in Elkland Township, Sullivan County, the daughter of the late Augustus F. and Anna Knupper Hugo. Pearl was a resident of New Albany since 1924. She was a member of the New Albany United Methodist Church and had served various offices on the church board. She was a member of the New Albany V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary and was very active in various community activities as well. Mrs. Beardsley was preceded in death by her husband, Leigh Beardsley, in 1939. She left surviving a daughter: Mrs. Gloria Reed of Williamsport; a son; Leigh Beardsley Jr. of Auburn, N.Y.; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 22, 1992, at 10 a.m. in the New Albany United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Janice Green, Mrs. Beardsley’s pastor, officiating, assisted by Rev. Earl Noyes, her former pastor. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, New Albany. Friends and family are invited to call at the Russell P. McHenry funeral Home, 119 Carpenter Street, Dushore, on Friday, Feb. 21, 1992, from 7-9 p.m. The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations or contributions be made to the New Albany United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, in Mrs. Beardsley’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
KING –MRS. JESSIE B. KING MAGEE, 72 beloved wife of James W. Magee of New Albany died Thursday morning, January 3, 1913 in Nordmont, Sullivan County the daughter of the Ralph W. and Bertha Mae Warburton King. She had spent her early years in the Nordmont area of Sullivan County and moved to New Albany in 1929 where she graduated, married and raised their family, making New Albany her home for the rest of her years. She was active in the New Albany Cooperative Church and the New Albany Community Club for as long as her health permitted. She was a long standing supporter of the New Albany Alumni Association and was instrumental in the continuance of the annual alumni banquets in the past years. She will be greatly missed by her loved ones and many friends. On Nov. 26, 1984 she and her husband celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary. She had formerly been employed by the Sullcraft Cooperation of Dushore followed by the Keystone State Shoe Company of Mildred until illness forced her retirement 10 years ago. Surviving in addition to her husband, James W. at home are five daughters, Mrs. Darrell (Jeanette) Bown of Troy, Mrs. Robert (Joan) Woodhead of Forksville RD, Mrs. Kenneth (Carol) Bedford of New Albany, Ms. Sally VerBryck of McClean, Virginia and Ms. Sherri Christman of Richmond, Virginia; one son, James K. Magee of Dushore RD 2; two sisters, Mrs. John (Leona) Metzgar of Montgomery and Mrs. Glen (Caroline) Sitler of Williamsport; two brothers, John L. King of Hughesville RD and Donnie L. King of Williamsport; mother-in-law, Mrs. Ethel Bird of New Albany; 19 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren plus numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. in the New Albany Baptist Church with the Rev. Richard Berg pastor of the New Albany Cooperative Parish officiating. Interment will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery in New Albany. Friends may call at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home in Dushore on Saturday from 7-9 p.m. Memorials may be direct to the New Albany Library Association. –Towanda Daily Review
LANDON –IRENE BARTLOW RODGERS, 89, of RR 2, Athens, passed away on Wednesday evening, June 25, 1997, at the Robert Packer Hospital of Sayre, Pa. She was born in Canton, Pa., on Jan. 20, 1908, the daughter of the late Guy and Fannie Williams Landon. Irene was a graduate of the Mansfield Normal School where she earned her teaching degree. After her marriage to the late Howard Bartlow of New Albany on May 19, 1934, she taught in the New Albany Elementary school until 1960, and on Nov. 24, 1963, she was blessed with a second family by marrying Clair W. Rodgers Sr. of Athens, Pa. where she lived and taught at the Athens Area School. She is survived by two families, a daughter, Linda Boritz of Phila., Pa., and a daughter, Ruth Alvarez of Burdett, N.Y.; four grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; a special nephew, Basil Burleigh Bartlow of Huntsville, Ala., and the children of Clair Rodgers Sr.; a son and daughter-in-law, John T. and Dorothy W. Rodgers Sr. and Vivian Doll; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a brother, Albert Landon Clark. Irene is predeceased by her husbands, Howard Bartlow in 1960 and Clair W. Rodgers Sr.; sons, Raymond Bartlow, Clair W. Rodgers Jr. and Mark T. Rodgers. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 28, 19977, in the Russell McHenry Funeral Home of 119 Carpenter St., Dushore, Pa., at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Heather Croke of the First Presbyterian Church of Sayre, Pa., officiating. A luncheon will follow in the New Albany Church. –Towanda Daily Review. (Buried Hill Crest Cemetery, New Albany, PA)
LANDON –LEAH LANDON BARTLOW, 83, formerly of New Albany, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 17, 1994, at the Bradford County Manor, doe to an extended illness. Leah was born on May 20, 1910, in East Canton, the daughter of the late Guy and Fannie Williams Landon. She graduated from Canton High School, and graduated from Mansfield University in 1932, receiving a bachelor’s degree in Home Economics. On May 19, 1933, she married Harry Bartlow Mr. Bartlow preceded her in death on Nov. 5, 1943. Mrs. Bartlow taught Home Economics in many of the area schools over the years. She was a member of the New Albany Methodist Church and Towanda Chapter No. 76, Order of the Eastern Star. Surviving is one son, Basil Burleigh Bartlow, of Lacey’s Springs, Ala.; a sister, Irene Landon Bartlow Rogers of Athens; a brother, Albert Clark of Canton; two grandsons; Byron Bartlow of Madison, Ala., and Robert Bartlow of St. Louis, Mo.; and great-granddaughter, Kelsey Bartlow of Madison, Ala.; an aunt, Clara Landon of Elmira; special nieces, Jean Harmon of East Canton and Doris McKernan of Monroeton; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by two sons; Brian Bartlow, who died March 9, 1954, and Alan Lee (Buddy) Bartlow, on Dec. 2, 1968; two brothers; Charles Thomas Landon on April 20, 1979, and John Dean Landon on April 15, 1983. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 19, 1994 at 2 p.m. in the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore, with the Rev. Karl Herman, her pastor officiating. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, New Albany, at the convenience of the family. There will be no viewing. The family suggests that memorials may be directed to the New Albany Methodist Church. The flowers will be provided by the family. –Towanda Daily Review.
LEE –HELEN F. LEE CORSON, age 86, of New Albany, Pa., went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, July 9, 2003, at Memorial Hospital in Towanda, Pa. She was born on January 6, 1917 in Albany Township, a daughter of the late Ulysses G. and Zylphia M. Lee. On December 31, 1932, she became the bride of Ivan P. Corson. Her husband preceded her in death on July 20, 1972. Prior to her retirement she was employed by Dieffenbach and Rynveld wreath factories for over 40 years, the Endicott Johnson Shoe Factory, in Mildred, and operated the New Albany pool for several years. Mrs. Corson has been a devoted life long member of the New Albany Baptist Church, and served on many boards. She was a Sunday school teacher and superintendent, choir member, Baptist Youth Fellowship Leader, American Baptist Women’s President for many years, and was church custodian; she was a former member of the Rebecca Lodge; and was instrumental in organizing the Miss New Albany contest during the Old Home Day Celebrations, and she was elected Mrs. New Albany of 1981. She loved nature and time spent on trout streams fishing, doing ceramics and crafts, making pies for every occasion including friends birthdays and anniversaries. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law; and Keith and Eloise Corson, of New Albany, Pa.; a grandson and wife; Kent and Kim Corson, of New Albany, Pa.; great-granddaughter; Hannah Rose Corson; sister-in-laws; Annebelle Lee and Nelda Lee; and many special nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, and husband Ivan P. Corson, she was preceded in death by an infant son; Robert (April 7, 1933); brothers, Percy, Perley, Raymond, Glen, Vine, Clyde, Paul, Richard and Walter; her sisters; Edith Weaver and Ethel Johnson. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 13, at 3 p.m. at the New Albany Baptist Church, with the Rev. Ronald Troup, her pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to call on Saturday, July 12, at the Russell P. McHenry funeral Home, 119 Carpenter Street, Dushore, Pa. from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Sunday, July 13, at the New Albany Baptist Church from 2 p.m. until the time of funeral service. –Towanda Daily Review.
LEE –JUNE LEE TRICK, 58, of Desmond Street, Sayre, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 22, 1994, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Born on June 3, 1935, in New Albany, she was the daughter of Vine Herbert and Annabelle Chilson Lee. June had been a resident of Sayre for the last 30 years. Surviving are her mother: Annabelle Lee of New Albany; two brothers; James N. Lee Sr. of Sayre and Jerry V. Lee of New Albany; one sister; Janet Lee Collins of New Albany; four aunts; Edna Lee of New Albany, Nelda Lee of New Albany, Helen Corson of New Albany and Mildred Lee of Towanda RR; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 1994, at 11 a.m. in the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore, with the Rev. Karl Herman, pastor of the New Albany Cooperative Parish, officiating. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, New Albany. Friends and family are invited to call on Monday evening, Jan. 24, 1994, at McHenry Funeral Home, Dushore, from 7 to p.m. –Towanda Daily Review.
LEWIS –ANGELINE LEWIS WILCOX, 91 of New Albany passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2003 at Memorial Hospital in Towanda. She was born on June 27, 1912 in Towanda a daughter of the late Lewellyn and Margaret Wilson Lewis. Angeline has been a lifetime resident of the New Albany area. She is a member of the New Albany United Methodist Church and is a member of the V.F.W. Post No. 384 Ladies Auxiliary of New Albany. On November 10, 1967 she was preceded in death by her husband the late Lyle C. Wilcox. Her greatest enjoyment in life was time spent with her family and she enjoyed reading. She leaves surviving her five children and their spouses; Shirley and Bruce Jones of Laceyville, Pa., Kenneth and Carolyn Wilcox of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Richard Wilcox of New Albany, Sharon and Francis Zurn of New Albany, James E. Wilcox of New Albany; a brother, William Lewis; a sister-in-law, Rose Lewis; 16 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two sons; Lyle Wilcox, Jr. and Robert H. Wilcox and by eleven brothers and sisters. A private funeral service will be held at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter Street, Dushore, PA. Friends and family are invited to graveside memorial services on Tuesday, July 8 at 11:30 a.m. in Hillcrest Cemetery, New Albany with the Rev. Ronald Troup her pastor officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the New Albany United Methodist Church or the Bradford County Humane Society in Mrs. Wilcox’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review
JAMES W. MAGEE
James W. Magee, 80, of New Albany, PA died Friday evening, May
24, 1991 at his home following a lingering illness. He was born in New
Albany on April 23, 1911, the son of the late Fay W. and Ethel Bird Magee.
Mr. Magee was a lifetime resident of the New Albany area. He was
very active in his community and retired from the New Albany Machine and
Tool Company in 1973. He is survived by daughters, Mrs. Darrell (Jeanette)
Bown of Troy; Mrs. Robert (Joan) Woodhead of Forksville RD; Mrs. Kenneth
(Carol) Bedford of New Albany RD, Mrs. Tom (Sally Ludzieski, Westhamton,
NY and Mrs. Sherry Christman of Richmond, VA; son, James K. Magee of New
Albany RD; 21 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased
by his wife, the former Jessie King, in 1985. Funeral services were held
May 28 at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home in Dushore with the Rev.
Janice Green officiating and burial to be in Hillcrest Cemetery, New Albany.
(TGR, Thursday, May 30, 1991)
LEONARD M. MANAHAN, 72, of RR 3 Towanda, Burlington Twp., passed away Sunday, Sept. 1, 2002, at Memorial Hospital in Towanda. Born Oct. 4, 1929 in New Albany, Pa., he was the son of the late Ivan and Annabelle Buckley Manahan. Leonard was a graduate of New Albany High School, and later served in the U.S. Army in Trieste, Italy, during the Korean Conflict. In early years he was employed by Ralph and Alberta Thall on their farm. On Feb. 10, 1956, Leonard married the former Elma Lutz in Monroeton, Pa. He was employed by the Troy engine Machine Co., and later by Ingersoll-Rand in Athens for 30 years until his retirement. Leonard was a member of V.F.W. Post No. 6072, Asylum Township. He loved his family, computers and playing checkers. Leonard also enjoyed geography and Bradford County history. He is survived by his wife, Ema Manahan at home; five children, Wayne and his wife Susan Manahan of Concord, N.C., Darla Sherman of Scranton, Pa., Glenn and his wife Deborah Manahan of Ashley, Pa., Carolyn Piper of Askam, Pa., Jillian Cole of Towanda, RR 3; nine grandchildren; Richard Avery Jr., Christopher Avery, Aimee Manahan, Sarah Sherman, Katherine Manahan, Stephanie Sherman, Jeffrey Sherman, Raisha Piper and Kristen Cole; brothers, James Manahan, Robert Manahan, Richard Manahan, Howard Manahan and Donald Manahan; sisters, Marie Traver, Linda Touscher and Barbara Cummings; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased in death by a brother, Gerald Manahan. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2002 at 2 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. The family will receive friends Wednesday afternoon one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery, New Albany, Pa. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Bradford County Library, RR 3, troy, Pa. or to the Bradford County Historical Society, Towanda, Pa. in Mr. Manahan’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
MARTIN –ELIZABETH M. KELLOGG, age 84, of Overton Road, New Albany, passed away on Monday, Nov. 20, 2000, at the Highlands Nursing Home in LaPorte. She was born on Feb. 6, 1916 in Lopez a daughter of the late Irvin E. and Zeruiah (Ruey) Allen Martin. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by Sullcraft Manufacturing in Dushore as a seamstress. Elizabeth was a lifetime resident of this area, and was a member of the New Albany Baptist Church. She left surviving three sons and daughters-in-law; James E. and Ruth Kellogg of Athens, Charles R. and Maxine Kellogg of New Albany, and Gerald (Bill) and Rita Kellogg of New Albany, as well as 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, the late Irvin E. Martin, in 1972; her mother, the late Zeruiah Allen Martin in 1971; and a sister, Doris Slocum. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2000 at noon in the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore, with the Rev. Ronald Troup, her pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, New Albany. Friends and family are invited to call on Wednesday morning, Nov. 22, at McHenry Funeral Home from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service. In lieu of flowers the family request that memorials be made to a charity of one’s choice in Elizabeth Kellogg’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
MAY –EDNA LEE, 86, of Front Street, New Albany, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2001 in the Skilled Nursing Unit, at Memorial Hospital, Towanda following a lingering illness. Born of Feb. 7, 1915, in Wilmot Township, Bradford County, a daughter of the late John Henry and Mary Ann Kester May. Edna was a lifetime resident of the New Albany area. She worked for many years in the Sullcraft Factory of Dushore as a seamstress. Edna was a member of the New Albany Cooperative Parish, and during many summers managed New Albany’s Public Swimming Pool, Edna had a great love for her family and her home. She is survived by four daughters and sons-in-law, Wilma and Ralph Piddock of Wyalusing, Mary Etheridge of Cheraw, S.C., Patricia and Eugene Hiduk of New Albany, and Carol and Scott Morrison of Canton; two sons and daughters-in-law, William and Goldie VanDerpoel of Chesterfield, S.C., and Gerald “Tink” and Paula Lee of Penryn, Pa.; 17 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Edna was preceded in death by her first husband, John VanDerpoel; her second husband, Paul R. Lee; a son, John VanDerpoel; four grandchildren; four brothers, Clyde, Lester, Percy and John; and five sisters, Mary, Bertha, Velma, Lulu and Augustus. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 23, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore, and on Saturday in the New Albany Baptist Church from 1 p.m. until the time of the funeral. –Towanda Daily Review.
MAY –EDNA MAY VANDERPOEL LEE, 86, of Front Street, New Albany, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2001 in the Skilled Nursing Unit, at Memorial Hospital, Towanda following a lingering illness. Born of Feb. 7, 1915, in Wilmot Township, Bradford County, a daughter of the late John Henry and Mary Ann Kester May. Edna was a lifetime resident of the New Albany area. She worked for many years in the Sullcraft Factory of Dushore as a seamstress. Edna was a member of the New Albany Cooperative Parish, and during many summers managed New Albany’s Public Swimming Pool, Edna had a great love for her family and her home. She is survived by four daughters and sons-in-law, Wilma and Ralph Piddock of Wyalusing, Mary Etheridge of Cheraw, S.C., Patricia and Eugene Hiduk of New Albany, and Carol and Scott Morrison of Canton; two sons and daughters-in-law, William and Goldie VanDerpoel of Chesterfield, S.C., and Gerald “Tink” and Paula Lee of Penryn, Pa.; 17 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Edna was preceded in death by her first husband, John VanDerpoel; her second husband, Paul R. Lee; a son, John VanDerpoel; four grandchildren; four brothers, Clyde, Lester, Percy and John; and five sisters, Mary, Bertha, Velma, Lulu and Augustus. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 23, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore, and on Saturday in the New Albany Baptist Church from 1 p.m. until the time of the funeral. –Towanda Daily Review (Buried Hillcrest Cemetery, New Albany, PA)
MUMFORD –VIRGINIA R. TERRY – On Jan. 27, 2003 Virginia Terry formerly of New Albany left this world and entered Glory. She was born and raised in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 28, 1912 to Ethel Beal Grady and Irving Solomon Mumford II and spent most of her life in New Albany. She moved to Big Flats, N.Y. in 1992. She was predeceased by her husband, George H. Terry Sr. on Dec. 6, 1950 and her son, George H. Terry Jr. on Sept. 12, 2001. Her husband was the head of the Scranton, Pa. Secret Service Department before World War II and later a personal guard of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Mrs. Terry studied art at Georgetown University as a teenager and at the age of 50, through the encouragement of her son, George pursued her art education at Kutztown, Pa. and Syracuse, N.Y. and graduated from Mansfield University in 1965. Mrs. Terry taught art in the Towanda School System for 10 years before her retirement. Virginia’s whole life was dedicated to spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She taught Sunday school for years, entertained and supported missionaries, gave generously to a variety of Christian relief organizations and enjoyed her work with Child Evangelism Fellowship. She is survived by two sons and three daughters-in-law; Frederick (Elinor) Terry of Gibsonia, Pa., William (Cindy) Terry of McHenry, Ill. And Ruth terry of Big Flats, N.Y.; six grandchildren; Valerie (David) Stalbird of Corning, N.Y., Gwendolyn (Marco) Nunez of Cancun, Mexico, Shannon Terry of Clearwater, Fla., Jessica Terry of Boulder, Colo., Jonathan Terry of Binghamton, N.Y. and Zachary Terry of Big Flats; two great-grandchildren; John and Anne Marie Stalbird and a brother and sister-in-law, Irving S. (Juanita) Mumford of Ocean City, Md. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Jan. 31, 2003 at 11 a.m. in the Evergreen Christian Church with the Rev. Michael Dodd, pastor officiating. The family will receive friends and family on Friday at Evergreen Christian Church from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Notes of encouragement, memories and sympathy would be appreciated and may be addressed to Mr. William W. Terry, 1115 Hillside Lane, McHenry, Ill. Flowers will be provided by the family. Donations may be sent to the Child Evangelism Fellowship in Bradford County. Arrangements were entrusted to the McHenry Funeral Home, 106 Church St., Wyalusing. –Towanda Daily Review
MYERS –LUCY E. TEETER, 94 formerly of New Albany died Monday, Jan. 6, 1992 at the Bradford County Manor. Born Feb. 17, 1897 in Quinlantown, Pa. she was a daughter of the late Peter and Lucy Sturdevant Myers. She was a 1917 graduate of New Albany High School and the following years was employed as a teacher at the Hatch Hill School. On March 9, 1918 she married F. Howard Teeter and the couple made their home in Albany Township, where they engaged in farming for many years. In 1953 they retired and following her husband’s death in 1954. Mrs. Teeter moved to South Warren where she worked as a practical nurse until 1967. In 1968 Mrs. Teeter returned to New Albany where she resided for many years. She was a member of the New Albany Baptist Church. Lucy enjoyed spending her time making quilts for family, friends and missionary projects of her church. Surviving are two daughters; Mrs. Ivan (Mae) Waltman of New Albany and Mrs. Doris McLinko of Towanda; 10 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by a daughter; Lela Sando; three brothers; Edmund Myers, Theodore Myers and Ellicott Lee Sr.; five sisters; Pansy Brink, Daisy Lee, Gertrude Painter, Anna Painter and Elizabeth Tuthill. The family will receive friends this evening from 7 to 9 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 3 p.m. at the New Albany Baptist Church with the Rev. Janice Green, her pastor officiating. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, New Albany. The family suggests that memorials may be directed to: The New Albany Baptist Church, P.O. Box 19, New Albany, Pa. in Lucy E. Teeter’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review
NORTON –MARGORY JEAN HEATH, 63, of Shunk RR 3, Fox Township, formerly of New Albany, passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 9, 1999, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Born Jan. 21, 1936, in Proctor, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Harvey and Rachel Toole Norton. Margory attended the Estella High School, Estlella. On June 27, 2953 she married Charles Howard Heath in Grover, Pa. She was preceded in death by her husband on Oct. 13, 1995. In early years, Margory was employed by Sull-Craft in Dushore and the Dushore Lingerie. In later years she was employed by Endicott-Johnson Shoe Co. in Mildred, Pa. Mrs. Heath was a member of the New Albany and Shunk United Methodist churches. Margory enjoyed carpentry and making quilts. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Jarl Dennis and Terry Heath of New Albany; three daughters and sons-in-law, Crystal and Jeff Walp of Lancaster, Pa., Carol and Wade Gray of Laceyville, Pa. and Karen and Robert Sullivan of Towanda; eight grandchildren, Mellisa Heath, Matthew Heath, Jennifer Walp, Steven Walp, Eddie Pedro Jr., Fay Pedro, Jodey Sullivan and Jason Sullivan; two step-grandchildren, Scott Gray and Brett Gray; a great-grandson, Dakota Pedro; eight sisters and brothers-in-law, Neva and Lawrence Hartford of Shunk, Iva and Earl Ayres of Canton, Artis and Burr Snell of Williamsport, Pa., Arla and Butch Pepper of LeRoy, Rhoda and Birney Dellis of Philadelphia, Rheda and Larry Baumuck of Towanda, Marcilla and Steve Clark of Florida, and Eileen and Red Donofrio of Mildred; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Maylon and Dottie Norton of Shunk, Max and Minnie Norton of Shunk, Galen and Kay Norton of East Canton and Hal and Sharon Norton of Shunk; a brother, Darrel Norton of Shunk; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral and committal service will be held Thursday, March 11, 1999, at 2 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with the Rev. Ronald Troup officiating. Interment will be in Hill crest Cemetery, New Albany. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service Thursday afternoon at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to Guthrie Hospice, RR 1 Box 154, Towanda, Pa. in Margory Heath’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
PAWLAK - William J. Pawlak, age 89, of New Albany, Pa., passed away on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006, at the Memorial Hospital, Towanda, Pa. Bill was born in Lopez, Pa., on Aug. 28, 1917, a son of the late John and Eva Pawlak. He attended high school in Lopez until the 11th grade. Since there were not enough students to have a senior class in Lopez, he graduated from the New Albany High School a member of the class of 1936. He married the former Evelyn Lucy Sturdevant of New Albany in 1937 and she predeceased him this summer on Aug. 5, 2006. Bill and Evelyn took over her father's company, the Sturdevant Bus Line, in 1944 and Bill drove one of the two buses daily from Towanda to Williamsport, Pa., for 10 years until they scaled down to one trip a day. At this time Evelyn ran the bus route and Bill began working at Masonite Corp., later Craftmaster, where he was employed until retiring in 1984. After retiring he joined Evelyn as a driver until they both retired the bus line in 1999. Bill was a member of Evergreen Lodge 163 F. & A.M. and the Williamsport Consistory. He enjoyed spending time with his family and also fishing. He also became a skilled mechanic and kept the buses and the station wagons maintained many years past their normal life expectancy. Bill was also an honorary member of the Dushore Fire Co. Surviving are: a son, Robert W. Pawlak of Big Flats, N.Y.; two grandsons and their spouses, Scott (Susan) Pawlak D.D.S. and attorney David (Anita) Pawlak, both of Big Flats; six great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Anne Elchak of Monroeton, and Mrs. Dolores Mattichak of Lopez. He was predeceased by a brother, John Pawlak and a sister, Mary Seeman. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, Pa., with the Rev. Daniel H. Jordan officiating. Interment will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery, New Albany. Friends may call from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, at the funeral home. A Masonic funeral by members of Evergreen Lodge will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the conclusion of the calling hours. The family will provide the flowers; memorials may be directed to the New Albany Fire Co., New Albany, Pa. 18833, or the Dushore Ambulance Association, PO Box 1, Dushore, Pa. 18614, or to a charity of one's choice. - Daily & Sunday Review, Towanda PA, Nov. 13, 2006
JOHN A. ‘JACK’ POWERS, 67, of New Albany, Pa., passed away at home following a lingering illness. Born on Dec. 2, 1927 in Mildred, Pa., the son of the late Manley and Marguerite Meehan Powers. John, after serving in WWII in the Navy met Patricia Heath, they were married on Sept. 9, 1950 and celebrated 45 years of marriage this month. A chemical engineer for the Sylvania Company of Towanda, he received the Warner Award for his work there, having several patents to his name. John retired in 1985 the head of Tungsten metal division. In his early years he was a graduate of Mansfield University and became a school teacher for 10 years in Sullivan and Bradford County areas. He returned to school and received his Masters degree in Chemical Engineering from Bucknell University. During his life he enjoyed being active in his community, he was a member of the New Fire and Ambulance Co., a member of the Towanda American Legion Post 42 for many years, the New Albany VFW Post 384, Masonic Lodge #163 of Monroeton, and the American Chemical Society. John is survived by his wife Patricia at home, two sons; Gary D. Powers Sr. of Rome and David M. of New Albany; two sisters; Irene Lachemayer of Bloomsbury, N.J. and Marie Cilvick of Mildred; two brothers; Richard Powers of Overton and James Powers of Saudi Arabia; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister Martha Kirkman in 1994. Funeral services will be held at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore, Pa., on Saturday Sept. 16, 1995, at 12 noon with the Rev. Ronald E. Troup pastor of the New Albany Parish. Military honors will be accorded by American Legion Post 452 of Mildred. Family and friends are invited to call at the funeral home on Saturday Sept. 16, 1995 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Interment will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery, New Albany, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review.
BERNARD RANDOLPH
Bernard Randolph, 59, well-known educator, of Mansfield, died
Tuesday, August 7, 1973 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Mr. Randolph
was born October 3, 1913 in Waverly, NY, a son of Reuben and Margaret Randolph.
He was associated with the Socony Mobil Oil Co., at "randy's Mobil Oil
Station" in Mansfield for 25 years. He then decided he wanted to
teach and went back to college, graduating from Mansfield State College
in 1962. He taught grades 4 and 5 in the Roseville School for 2 years.
When the school was consolidated with Mansfield, he came to the new Warren
L. Miller Elementary School, where he taught Special Education on the intermediate
level. He was a friend of every child he taught and worked many extra
hours in helping them and their families. Mr. Randolph was an active member
of the Mansfield United Methodist Church where he was on the Official Board
and had taught Sunday School. He was a member of Waverly Lodge No. 245,
F&AM, Kayuta Royal Arch Chapter, Waverly, St. Omer's Commandery of
Elmira and the Williamsport Consistory. He was also a member of the
Waverly, NY IOOF lodge. He was secretary of the Investmane Club, and early
pioneer in "Partners in Progress", a member of the Council for Exceptional
Children and of the National Council for Retarded Children. He was
secretary of the local PSEA chapter. Mr. Randolph had been active in assisting
"Santa's Gift Bag", had been Chairman of the United Fund and was an outstanding
artist and sportsman. He recently displayed part of his collection
of over 4000 antique button hooks at the local bank. Bernard Randolph married
Winifred Keeney on Nov. 29, 1935 and she survives him. Two children
also survive; they are a daughter, Mrs. George Riseborough (Linda) of Mansfield
RD 2 and a son William. There are seven grandchildren, Sherri, Kevin
and Denise Randolph and Heather, Erika, Kenny and Randy Riseborough. Funeral
services were held Saturday, at 10:00 am at Kuhl's Funeral Home in Mansfield,
with burial in Hillcrest Cemetery, New Albany, Pa.
ROBINSON –MABEL M. ROBINSON KENYON, 100, of New Albany RR 2 passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1993, at the Laporte United Methodist Home, following a lingering illness. She was born on Sept. 7, 1893, in Albany Township, Bradford County, Pa., the daughter of the late Gabriel and Carolyn Heiber Robinson. Mabel has been a lifetime resident of the New Albany area. She was a member of the New Albany Baptist Church; and the Towanda Chapter No. 76 Order of the Eastern Star. Until illness forced her to stop, her main interest in life was her family, church, community and flowers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister Winifred Hunter, and her brother Wilfred Robinson. Surviving are several cousins. Funeral and committal services will be held on Friday, Sept. 17, 1993, at 11 a.m. in the Russell P. McHenry funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore, with the Rev. Karl Herman, pastor of the New Albany Cooperative Parish, officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Hillcrest Cemetery, New Albany. Friends and family are invited to call on Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. at McHenry funeral Home.
ROGERS –GLADYS M. HIBBARD, 86, of Troy RD 3, died Tuesday, Jan. 31, 1989 at the Bradford County Manor. Born Dec.16, 1902 in New Albany, she was the daughter of Benjamin and Hannah Terrill Rogers. Mrs. Hibbard was a member of the Evergreen Christian Church and a resident of Bradford County her entire life. She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Gordon (Alice) Bortle of Milan; Mrs. Hugh (Peg) Northrup of Towanda RD 2; Mrs. Bonnie Brown of Towanda; Mrs. Robert (Beryl) Simons of Elmira Heights; and Mrs. James (Ann) Roy of Gillett RD 1; two sons, Benjamin Hibbard of Milan; and Rexford Hibbard of Athens RD 1; and more than 150 descendants. She was predeceased by her husband, Mason in 1969 and daughters, Marilyn Davis and Bernice Hibbard. Friends may call at the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 S. Main St., Athens from 7-9 p.m. Friday. Funeral and committal services will be held there at 2 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. Joseph Gasper, pastor of the Athens Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial will in Hillcrest Cemetery, New Albany. –Towanda Daily Review.
REX D. L. ROSBACH, 84, Forksville, died Wednesday, Sept. 7, 1988, at his home following a lingering illness. He was born July 22, 1904, in Estelle, the son of the late Lewis and Nellie Birdsall Rosbach. His wife, the late Thelma Hopkins Rosbach, died in 1983. Until his retirement in 1970, he had been employed in Greenland for 18 ½ years by the Western Electric Co. and AT&T. Prior to his employment in Greenland in 1951, he had owned his own garage in Forksville for many years. He had attended the Forksville United Methodist Church. He was mayor of Forksville Borough, a position he had held for many years. He was a member of Evergreen Lodge #163 F&AM of Monroeton, the Williamsport Consistory, Irem Temple of the Shrine of Wilkes-Barre, and the Williamsport Shrine Club. Surviving are five sons: Louis C. Frederickburg, Va.; L. Dean, of Hillsgrove; Leon E and Leonard E. both of Forksville; one daughter, Mrs. Boyd (Susan) M. Bedford of Forksville RD 1; 18 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore, with Rev. George Reynolds, pastor of the Forksville Untied Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery, New Albany. Friends may call at the McHenry Funeral Home in Dushore Friday 7-9 p.m. Masonic funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home Friday at 7:30 p.m. by members of the Evergreen Lodge #163, Monroeton. –Towanda Daily Review.
STURDEVANT Charles E. "Ned" (SRGP 26989) 94, of New Albany, passed away June 24, 2006 at Dar-Way Nursing Home in Estella, PA. Born on June 7, 1912, in New Albany, he is a son of Mark Lee Sturdevant, Sr. and Mollie Williams Sturdevant. He attended Mansfield Normal College for two years. He is a World War II veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy, for two tours. His employment included Ford Instrument Company in New York, NY; the New Albany School, and later the New Albany Elementary School. He retired in 1975, as a rural mail carrier, giving 22 years of service. Mr. Sturdevant was a member of the New Albany Baptist Church; New Albany V.F.W. Post, and the New Albany Fire Company. Surviving is his wife, Phyliss Sturdevant; children, Carolyn M. Sturdevant, of New Albany, Jo Anne (Larry M.) Allis, of New Albany, Steven C. (Judith V.) Sturdevant, of Towanda; by five grandchildren, Clay Allis, Julia and Sarah Allis, Jonathan Steele, Elizabeth Sturdevant; and by great grandchild, Zeke Allis. He was also preceded in death by two brothers and a sister, Mark L. Sturdevant, Jr., John M. Sturdevant, and Helen E. Sturdevant. A Memorial Service will be held on Tues., June 27th, at 11:30 a.m. in the New Albany Baptist Church. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the New Albany Baptist Church Memorial Fund, c/o Marion Manahan, P.O. Box 19, New Albany, PA 18833. Arrangements were entrusted to the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, Dushore, PA.
CHARLES E. ‘NED’ STURDEVANT age 94, of New Albany, Pa., passed away on Saturday evening, June 24, 2006, at Dar-Way Nursing Home in Estella, Pa. He was born on June 7, 1912, in New Albany, a son of the late Mark Lee Sturdevant Sr. and Mollie Williams Sturdevant. Charles attended Mansfield Normal College for two years. He was World War II veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy serving two tours of duty. His first tour he was a radio man, and during his second tour he was a Sea Bee. After serving in the military he was employed by the Ford Instrument Co. in Yew York, N.Y. He had also been employed by the New Albany School, and later was a custodian for the New Albany Elementary School. Ned was a lifetime resident of New Albany. He was a member of the New Albany Baptist Church, New Albany V.F.W. Post, and the New Albany Fire Company. He was a skilled carpenter; and enjoyed time spent in the outdoors. He had served his community as a Boy Scout Leader; and coached local youth baseball and basketball teams. Prior to his retirement in 1975, he was employed as a rural mail carrier; giving 22 years of service. He leaves surviving his wife: Phyllis Sturdevant, at home; his three children; Carolyn M. Sturdevant of New Albany, Jo Anne and Larry M. Allis, of New Albany, and Steven C. and Judith V. Sturdevant, of Towanda, Pa.; five grandchildren, Clay Allis of Manhattan, N.Y., Julia and Sarah Allis of State College, Pa., Jonathan Steele of Nicholson, Pa., and Elizabeth Sturdevant, of Towanda; and a great-grandchildren; Zeke Allis of Manhattan. In addition service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 27, in the New Albany Baptist Church, with the Rev. Daniel Jordan, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the New Albany Baptist Church Memorial Fund, c/o Marion Manahan, P.O. Box 19, New Albany, Pa. Arrangements were entrusted to the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review
Jody Eugene "Jodster" SULLIVAN
April 12, 2002
Jody Eugene "Jodster" Sullivan, age 25, of Monroeton RR2, Monroe Twp.,
PA, died on Friday morning, April 12, 2002 as the result of a motor vehicle
accident in North Towanda Township. Born Sept. 21, 1976 in Towanda,
he was a son of Karen Heath Sullivan, Robert Sullivan and Donald Johnson,
Sr. In earlier years, Jodey participated in Towanda Little League,
Pee Wee Football and the Towanda Rifle Club. Jodey was a graduate
of Towanda High School, Class of 1996. He was formerly employed by
E. I. DuPont in North Towanda and was presently employed by Osram Sylvania
in Towanda. Jodey enjoyed spending time with his friends, hunting,
fishing, the outdoors and big trucks. He will be deeply missed by his family
and many good friends. Surviving are his parents, Karen and Robert
Sullivan of North Towanda and Donald Johnson, Sr. and his friend, Lori
Tuttle of French Asylum; four brothers, Jason Sullivan of Ulster, Jonathon
Johnson of Williamsport, Donald Johnson, Jr. of Athens, Daniel Johnson
of French Asylum; his fiancee and the love of his life, Jodi Taylor of
Towanda RR2; his grandmother, Mary Louise Sullivan of Towanda RR1; several
aunts, uncles and cousins. The funeral service was held on Monday,
April 15 at 11 a.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda,
with the Rev. Allen Hulslander, pastor of the First United Methodist Church,
Towanda, officiating. Interment was in the Hillcrest Cemetery, New
Albany. The family received friends on Monday from 10 to 11 a.m.
at the funeral home.
FREDERICK W. TERRY, 70, of Gibsonia, Pa., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005. He was born April 20, 1934, in Washington, D.C., son of the late George H. and Virginia (Rutty) Terry. He was predeceased by his brother and sister-in-law, George H. and Ruth Terry of Big Flats, N.Y., and is survived by his wife, Elinor; and brother, William Terry of McHenry, Ill.; along with six nieces and nephews. Frederick was an assistant professor of mathematics at Elizabethtown College. He received his bachelor’s degree from Mansfield University and master’s degree from Northwester University and Illinois University. He was a member of the American Mathematical Society and the Kappa Pi Honorary Educational Society. A memorial service celebrating Frederick’s life will be held Saturday, Feb. 19, at 11 a.m. in Evergreen Christian Church, New Albany, with the Rev. Michael Dodd officiating. Committal prayers and interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery in New Albany. Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, Elmira, N.Y. is assisting the family. –Towanda Daily Review.
TERRY, George H., Jr. Age 68, of 121 Olcott Road, Big Flats, NY passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2001 at home. He was predeceased by his father George H. Terry, Sr. in 1950 and is survived by his mother Virginia (Rutty) Terry of Elmira; loving wife of 37 years, Ruth (Jacobsen); children Valerie (David) Stalbird of Corning, Gwendolyn (Marco) Nunez of Cancun, Mexico, Jessica Terry of Vestal, Jonathan Terry of Greenville, SC and Zachary Terry of Big Flats; grandchildren John and Anne Marie Stalbird of Corning; brothers Frederick (Elinor) of Corapolis, PA and William (Cindy) of McHenry, IL; niece Shannon Terry of Portland, OR. George was a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy for 6 years. He then was an Earth Science Teacher at Northside Blodgett School in Corning for 32 years. He was an active and devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Horseheads and was instrumental in raising funds to bring a radio transmitter to Elmira to broadcast traditional gospel music. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barrett Funeral Home on Friday, September 14th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. His Funeral Service will be held Saturday, September 15th at 11 AM in the First Baptist Church of Horseheads, 2293 Grand Central Ave., Horseheads. Rev. Bruce Snyder, his pastor, will officiate. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, New Albany, PA. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Bible Lighthouse, P.O. Box 99, Sayre, PA 18840 in his memory.
UMI –MRS. MAE CRAWFORD 69, New Albany, passed away May 12, 2006 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, July 30, 1936 she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Katrina P. Kau Umi. She met James Crawford Sr., who was stationed in Hawaii with the U.S. Marine Corps and they were married September 1, 1956. They would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this fall. She was a loving spouse, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was an accomplished homemaker and loved to bake, cook and entertain family and friends. Her greatest joy was to be with her family. She was a member of the New Albany Parish and lived briefly in Alba Borough. Surviving are her husband James J., at home; sons and daughters-in-law, James J. and Diane Crawford, New Era, PA and Anthony and Celinda Crawford, Morgantown, WVA; daughters and sons-in-law, Katrina (Stella) and Steve Syscok, Overton, Kuulei Crawford, Goodland, KS, Sheila Crawford and Bob Davis, Wellsboro and Sharon and Timothy Kinner, Wyalusing; step-daughter, Wanda and Bill Ferrigno, Claymont, DE; brother and sister-in-law, William K. and Lynn Umi, Mililani, Hawaii; sister and brother-in-law, Linna and Aldon Zinn, Goodland; 13 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by a grandson, Gary Kobbe. Funeral service was held May 16 at the New Albany United Methodist Church with the Rev. Daniel H. Jordan, her pastor, officiating. Interment was in the Hillcrest Cemetery, New Albany. Memorials are to be directed to the Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis, Suite F, No. 227, 1659 Branham Lane, San Jose CA or to the New Albany Churches. Arrangements were under the direction of the Dean Homer Funeral Home, Wyalusing. –Canton Independent Sentinel
Bert M. VANDYKE (Handwritten: Towanda Paper Apr 3 1971), 82, of 69 Putnam St/, Tunkhannock, formerly a prominent area newsman, died Thursday at the Tyler Memorial Hospital. He was a graduate of New Albany High School, and a veteran of World War I. At one time he was editor of the Towanda Daily Review. He was also the editor of the Wyoming Democrat and later the Wyoming County Press. He retired in 1952. He was a member of the F. and A.M. of Livonia, N.Y., past president of the Tunkhannock Rotary Club, past president of the Tunkhannock Borough Council, and served Tyler Memorial Hospital as secretary and treasurer when it was organized. He was also a member of the Tunkhannock Planning Commission and the Zoning Ordinance. He was born Oct. 27, 1888, in New Albany, son of the late Edward W. and Alice VanLoon VanDyke. His wife, Grace Corson, passed away in October of 1963. He is survived by a son, Vernon of Tunkhannock; a sister, Mrs. John Matthews of Clearwater, Fla.; four grandchildren; one great grandson; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the Sheldon Funeral Home in Tunkhannock with the Rev. Robert Sheehan United Methodist Church of Tunkhannock, officiating. Interment will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery, New Albany.
VIALL –MRS. DORIS V. HARDING, 74, Albany Twp. (New Albany RD 2) and Grand Island, N.Y., died Thursday morning, May 10, 1990, at the Towanda Memorial Hospital following a short illness. She was born Aug. 11, 1915, in Buffalo, N.Y., the daughter of Lincoln and Edna Wilcox Viall. She had spent most of her lifetime in the Buffalo area. Surviving is her husband Lester Harding of New Albany RD 2 and Grand Island; three sons; Larry and Jerry Harding, both of Buffalo; Michael Harding of Las Vegas, Nev.; one sister, Mrs. Ida Milloy of New Albany RD 2; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral and committal services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Russell P. McHenry funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore, with Rev. Sam Jordan, pastor of the Laddsburg Community Church officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family at the Hillcrest Cemetery, New Albany. Friends may call at the McHenry Funeral Home Sunday from 1:00 until the time of the funeral. –Towanda Daily Review
DONALD G. WARBURTON, 87 of Liberty Commons, Manlius, N.Y. passed away at the Community General Hospital in Syracuse, N.Y. on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 1997. Mr. Warburton was formerly of Overton and lived in Binghamton, N.Y. and Port St. Lucie, Fla. before moving to Manlius in 1984. Mr. Warburton was born in Baldwinsville, N.Y. on May 21, 1909 the son of the late Gordon and Jennie Streby Warburton. He lived in Overton all of his childhood, graduating from the Overton Elementary and then from the New Albany High School in 1928. He was also a graduate of the Albright School of Fine Arts, Buffalo, N.Y. He later established Warburton Neon Signs in Binghamton. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Madge Corson who died in 1985; a sister, Doris Warburton in 1975 and a brother, Floyd Raymond Warburton in 1990. He is survived by his daughter, Donna M. Retz of Manlius; a sister, Marjorie Worthington of New Albany; three grandsons, two great-grandsons and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held in Manlius and burial was in the Hillcrest Cemetery in New Albany. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. –Towanda Daily Review
IVAN E. WALTMAN, 94 of New Albany RR 1 was called to be with his risen Lord or Friday, June 15, 2001 at Dar-Way Nursing Home, Estella. He was born at home on Oct. 8, 1906 to parents Jonathan and Hazel Howell Waltman. Ivan married the former Mae E. Teeter, his wife of nearly 60 years. They owned and operated a dairy farm between New Albany and Laddsburg for most of his life. After retirement he actively continued as an avid gardener, loving the out-of-doors. Mr. Waltman served 27 years as a school board member, first for New Albany and later Wyalusing Valley High School. He served several terms as president for Wyalusing Valley High School. As a young farmer, Ivan helped organize the NEPA Breeding Co-op (now Sire Power Inc.) He served as an officer with the following organizations; Dairmen’s League, SUL-BRA, American Breeder Cooperation and DHIA. Ivan’s greatest love was his Lord. He thus served his faith through the New Albany Baptist Church/New Albany Parish. He taught Sunday school for over 60 years and served many years as deacon and trustee. Surviving are his wife, the former Mae E. Teeter Waltman at home; five daughters, Mrs. Herbert (Judy) Pennoyer of Chester, N.J., Mrs. Keith (Eloise) Corson of New Albany, Mrs. Karl (Lucille) Morgenstern of Little Valley, N.Y., Ms. Clara Waltman of Dushore and Mrs. Kevin (Helen) Ferris of New Albany; a brother, Norman Waltman of Grand Rapids, Mich.; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 19, 2001 at 11 a.m. at the New Albany Baptist Church with the Rev. Ronald Troup, his pastor officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, New Albany. Friends and family are invited to call on Monday, June 18, 2001 at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore from 6 to 9 p.m. and on Tuesday, June 19, 2001 at the New Albany Baptist Church from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service. Mr. Waltman requested that memorials be directed to the New Albany Baptist Church Baptistery Fund, P.O. Box 19, New Albany, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review
STUART C. WILCOX, 77 of 321 Warnick St., Elmira died Tuesday,
July 6, 1993 at his home. He is survived by a son, Stuart L. Wilcox
of Pine City; daughters, Dorothy Mae Bacon of Elmira, Phyllis Marie Gage
of Frankfurt, N.Y. and Lois Jane Herman of Millhall, Pa.; his former wife,
Charlotte Lee of Troy; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a sister,
Alice Waltman of New Jersey and several nieces and nephews. He was
a member of the Genealogical Organization in Elmira. Mr. Wilcox was
a retired employee of LeValley McLeod. He loved music. Friends
are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, 1050 Penna. Ave., Elmira
on Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. with funeral and committal services to be held
there at the conclusion of calling hours Friday at 4 p.m. The Rev.
Allen Hulslander will officiate. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery,
New Albany. Those wishing may make contributions to the family to
help defer expenses in care of Stuart L. Wilcox, General Delivery, Pine
City, N.Y. –Towanda Daily Review
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