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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) |
BENJAMIN –ALICE ‘ADDIE’ NORHRUP, 73, of Towanda RR 3, Monroe Township, Pa., died Sunday morning, July 30, 2000, at Memorial Hospital, Towanda, Pa. after a courageous battle with cancer. Born Aug. 31, 1926 in Albany Township, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Frank and Jennie Johnson Benjamin. Alice was a member of the Asylum VFW Post No. 6072 Ladies Auxiliary and the Monroeton Rod and Gun Club. In addition to being a homemaker, she was employed by the Endicott-Johnson shoe factory in Mildred, Pa., until her retirement. After retirement she enjoyed playing bingo, trips to Atlantic City and card playing and was an avid NASCAR fan. Surviving are daughters, Mrs. David (Beverly) Getz of Mildred, Pa., Mrs. Dennis (Barbara) Smouse of Monroeton, Pa., Mrs. Edward (Rita) Howell of New Albany, Pa., Mrs. Jerome (Rebecca) Pedro of Mildred, Pa., Marguerite Fulmer of Wysox, Pa., and Cindy Campwell of New Albany, Pa.; sons, Cedric “Buster” Northrup Jr. of Towanda RR 4, George Northrup of Towanda RR 4 and Francis “Tom” Northrup of Towanda RR 4; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Nellie Mills of Towanda, Mrs. Jim (Helen) Waldorf of Meshoppen, Pa., Mrs. Carson (Thelma) Packard of Gillett, Pa., Marion Northrup of Monroeton and Nettie Brown of Towanda; brothers, Kenneth Benjamin of Rome, Pa., Richard Benjamin of Towanda, Frank Benjamin of Terrytown, Pa., Benny Benjamin of Towanda, Charles Benjamin of Towanda, Walter “Beetle” Benjamin of Towanda and Bert Benjamin of Sugar Run, Pa.; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cedric Northrup Sr.; two sons, Charles “Chucky” Northrup and Robert “Bob” Northrup; brothers, Burton and Leo Benjamin; a sister, Clara Kinner; grandchildren, Baby Smouse and Robert Pedro. The family will receive friends Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2000, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Ronald Troup, pastor of the Monroeton United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in the Kellogg Cemetery, Monroe Township, Pa. The family suggests that memorial contributions be directed to the charity or organization of one’s choice in Alice Northrup’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review
JACK E. CRANMER, 65 of RR 1, Monroeton, Pa., passed away Friday, Jan. 26, 2007, at his home. Born Aug. 6, 1941, in Sayre, Pa., he was the son of Ellen Birdsall Cranmer and the late Jack A. Cranmer. Jack was a graduate of Towanda Area High School Class of 1959. He later served in the U.S. Army from March 18, 1963, to Jan. 22, 1965, and was stationed in Korea during the Vietnam War. Jack was employed by Acme Markets from 1965 to 1983 and by the Athens Area High School from 1991 to 2003. In earlier years, Jack enjoyed hunting with his father. He loved music, especially from the 1950s era. Jack was a member of Towanda American Legion Post No. 42, and Beirne-Webster VFW Post No. 1568, Towanda, and was a social member of Roma Madre Order Sons of Italy in Sayre. Surviving are: his daughter and son-in-law, Jill C. Johnson and Shawn Johnson of Monroeton RR 2; grandchildren, Jenna M. Johnson and Michael P. Johnson; his mother, Ellen Birdsall Cranmer of Monroeton RR 1; his sister and brother-in-law, Kay and Fred Stookey of Monroeton RR 2; his brother-in-law Thomas LeStrange of Williamson, N.Y.; his nieces, Angela Carl of Towanda, Pa., Kelly Stookey of Towanda and Denise Lawler of North Carolina; his nephews, Christopher LeStrange of Cranston, R.I., and Jack LeStrange of Macedon, N.Y.; and several great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack A. Cranmer, on Aug. 17, 1994; his grandson, Aaron Michael Johnson, on April 5, 1998 and by his sister, Janice E. LeStrange, on June 4, 1993. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, at the Kellogg Cemetery, Monroe Township, Pa., with the Rev. Daniel Jordan, pastor of the Monroeton United Methodist Church, officiating. Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 will accord full military honors at the cemetery Friday afternoon. A luncheon for friends and family will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at Towanda American Legion Post 42. The Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home of Towanda is assisting Jack's family with arrangements. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to American Legion Post No. 42, 912 Main St., Towanda, Pa. in Jack E. Cranmer's memory. –Towanda Daily Review 1/31/2007
DELMER HILDEBRANT
Delmer D. Hildebrant, 56, of East Smithfield, PA, died suddenly
Friday, July 31, 1992. Mr. Hildebrant was a member of the Bentley Creek
Wesleyan Church and was a janitor for SRU High School in East Smithfield.
He had done landscaping for many area businesses. He is survived by his
wife, Marie; daughters, Linda Smith of Concord, GA, Wyneta Stone of Meshoppen,
PA and Sharon Strock of Bentley Creek; sons, Robert Strock of Milan, Lewis
Strock of East Smithfield and Michael Strock, stationed with the US Air
Force in Germany; sisters, Charlotte Williams and Anna Sherman, both of
Waverly RR 2; brothers, Earl Hildebrant of Smithboro, NY and Leo Hildebrant
of Vivian, LA; six grandchildren; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held August 3 at the Bentley Creek Wesleyan Church
with the Rev. James Brown officiating and interment to be in Kellogg Cemetery
in Kellogg, PA. Arrangements were by the Roberts Funeral Home in
Wellsburg, NY. Friends wishing may make contributions to the family. (TGR,
Thursday, August 6, 1992)
ISBELL SUSIE ISBELL NORTHRUP, 95, of Towanda RD 4, died early Sunday morning, Nov. 22, 1987, at her home. Born July 4, 1892 in N. Towanda Township, she was a daughter of Sherman and Marie Bennett Isbell. Mrs. Northrup’s main interest in life was in her home and family. She enjoyed gardening and working among her flowers in the outdoors. Surviving are four daughters; Mrs. Mildred Powell of Athens, Mrs. Emma Emory of Towanda RD 5, Mrs. Eva Wiggins of Monroeton and Mrs. Ruth Johnson of Monroeton RD 1; two sons; Howard Northrup of Sheshequin and Herbert Northrup of Towanda RD 4; 27 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry H. Northrup; a daughter, Anna M. Lamphere, and a son, Charles Northrup. The funeral service will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with the Rev. Harry L. Ferguson, pastor of the Wysox Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be in Kellogg Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service, Wednesday afternoon, at the funeral home. –Towanda Daily Review.
AARON MICHAEL JOHNSON, infant son of Shawn Michael and Jill Charisse Cranmer Johnson of Towanda RR 3, Towanda Twp., passed away early Sunday morning April 5, 1998 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandparents Bonnie and Russell Lawrence of Monroeton, Jack crammer of Monroeton RR 1; his paternal grandparents, Richard “Joe” and Kathy Johnson of Monroeton RR 1, Penny and Martin ‘Gene” Armitage of Sugar Run; several great-grandparents, step-great-grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. A graveside service will be held Thursday, April 9, 1998 at 1 p.m. at the Kellogg Cemetery, Monroe Township, Pa. with the Rev. Allen Hulslander, pastor of the Towanda First United Methodist Church, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. There are no calling hours. –Towanda Daily Review.
JOHNSON –ARVILLA ‘BETTY’ ALLEN, 57, of the Senior Citizens Building, North Towanda, formerly of Elizabeth St., Towanda, died Monday morning, May b, 1991, at her home. Born June 18, 1933, in Towanda, she was a daughter of the late Freeman and Lydia Hardenstein Johnson Sr. She was employed by Mary’s Restaurant in Towanda for many years and was formerly employed by the Rynveld Wreath Company and Masonite Corp. “Betty” was well-known in the Towanda area and possessed many friends. She also worked as a bartender at several area establishments in Towanda. She was a member of the Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 Auxiliary, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary of Towanda and was a social member of the VFW Post No. 1568 of Towanda. Surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Carol Johnson of Towanda, Rick and Nancy Johnson of Towanda and John and Ginny Allen of Conshohocken, Pa.; a son, David Allen, Towanda; two daughters, Peggy Allen of Norristown, Pa., and Kandy Kopp, Conshohocken, Pa; eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; three brothers, Walter Johnson of Monroeton, Charles Johnson of Ulster and Freeman Johnson Jr. of Wysox. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. She was predecease by a son Michael Stewart Allen, on Jan. 28, 1990; by two brothers, Clayton and Donald Johnson; and by a sister Freda Goodenow. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, May 8, at 6:30 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with the Rev. Harry L. Ferguson, pastor of the Wysox Presbyterian Church, officiating. A private interment service will be held at the convenience of the family at Kellogg Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. –Towanda Daily Review.
LEON R. JOHNSON JR., 76, of Towanda RR 4, Monroe Township, Pa., passed away Monday, May 22, 2006, at his home. Born June 3, 1929, in Albany Township, Pa., he was the son of the late Leon Johnson and Ethel Lee Johnson. Leon enjoyed the outdoors, farming, hunting and working in the woods and was a member of the Monroeton Rod and Gun Club and the Overton V.F.W. Surviving are his two sisters; Grace Pond of Gastonia, N.C., and Patricia Holley of Plant City, Fla.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister; Genevieve H. Ford, on Jan. 22, 2002. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 26, at the Kellogg Cemetery, Monroe Township. Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. There are no calling hours. –Towanda Daily Review
RALPH JAY MCINTIRE, 88, formerly of RR 4, Towanda, died Wednesday, April 10, 2002, at the Bradford County Manor, West Burlington. He was born March 19, 1914, in Albany Township, a son of the late John and Bessie Forest McIntire. In earlier years Ralph was employed by the Rynveld Wreath Co. in New Albany, and was later employed by the Ingersoll-Rand Co. in Athens for many years until his retirement. He is survived by his wife Dorothy Heeman McIntire, also of the Bradford County Manor; children and their spouses, Francis and Blanche McIntire of Florida, Joseph and Joanne McIntire of Sayre, Betty McIntire of Camptown, Willard and Lori Burlingame of Elmira, N.Y., Kandis and Francis Rought of Athens RR 1, Ralph Burlingame of Towanda RR 4, Genevieve Urbaniak of Sayre, Elizabeth Seig and by friend Robert of Scott City, Kan., Sandra and Niles Stroud of Towanda RR 2, Walter and Paula Vanderpool of Towanda RR 4; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Florence Vanderpool of Sayre; foster sister, Ellen Scott of New Albany; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his son, Thomas McIntire; and brother, Sam Bristol. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 13, 2002 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with the Rev. Harry L. Ferguson officiating. Interment will follow in the Kellogg Cemetery, Monroe Township. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. –Towanda Daily Review.
CEDRIC A. ‘BUSTER’ NORTHRUP JR., 54, of Towanda RR 4, Monroe Township, passed away early Sunday morning, Oct. 27, 2002, at the Highlands Care Center in LaPorte. Born March 19, 1948, in Sayre, he was a son of the late Cedric A. and Alice Benjamin Northrup Sr. Cedric was a veteran of the Vietnam War, having served in the U.S. Army. He was the recipient of two Purple Hearts. Cedric was formerly employed by the Bob Nearing Logging Co., the Bob Eppler Logging Co. and the Ajax Foundry in Sayre. He was a member of the Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 and Asylum VFW Post No. 6072. Surviving are: a daughter, Sherry Lynn Lee; two grandchildren; six sisters and brothers-in-law, Beverly and David Getz of Mildred, Barbara and Dennis Smouse of Monroeton, Rita and Ed Howell of New Albany, Becky and Jerome Pedro of Mildred, Peggy Fulmer of Wysox and Cindy Capwell of New Albany; two brothers, George and Tom Northrup of Liberty Corners, Towanda RR 4; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Robert Getz. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. Interment will be in Kellogg Cemetery, Monroe Township. Arrangements were entrusted to the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda. Contributed by Carol Brotzman. –Towanda Daily Review.
NORTHRUP - JOHNSON - Mrs. Nora A., aged 95, of Towanda RD 4 died Sunday morning, Feb. 7, at the Robert Packer Hospital. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 10, at 2 o’clock at the Maryott Funeral Home on York Avenue with burial in the Kellogg cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 o’clock. Submitted by Wilma JOHNS Sakowsky
NORTHROP –RUTH E. JOHNSON, 90, widow of Floyd W. Johnson of Monroeton RR 1, (Monroe Twp.) Pa., passed away Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2004 at the Manor, West Burlington Twp., Pa. Born Jan. 6, 1914 in Monroe Twp., she was the daughter of the late Henry Hamilton Northrop and Susie Bell Isbell Northrop. Ruth was a graduate of Monroeton and Towanda High Schools. She enjoyed being with her family and working among her flowers. Surviving are her sons, Richard J. Johnson and his wife Kathy at Monroeton RR 1, Jeff H. Johnson of Monroeton RR 1, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; her brothers, Herbert Northrop of Monroeton, Howard Northrop of Athens RR 2; her sisters, Emma Emory of East Towanda, and Mildred Powell of Athens; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd W. Johnson, in 1979, two sons, Gerald Johnson in 1956, and Jack Johnson in 1989; her brother, Charles Northrop, and her sisters, Eva Wiggins, Anna Lamphere and Betty Northrop. The family will receive friends Monday afternoon at the funeral home from 1 to 2 p.m. Interment will be in the Kellogg Cemetery, Monroe Twp., Pa. The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Monroeton United Methodist Church, Monroeton, Pa., in Ruth E. Johnson’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review –Towanda Daily Review.
STERLING E. “STU” NORTHRUP, 75, of Towanda RR 6 Wysox, passed away Saturday morning, Nov. 20, 2004, at the Manor in West Burlington Township. Born Aug. 20, 1929, in Towanda, he was one of nine children of the late Francis Northrup and Mildred Benjamin Northrup. She was a veteran of the Korean War, having served in the U.S. Army. He was employed as a logger and also worked on area farms for most of his life. She was a member of the Monroeton Rod and Gun Club. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; a sister-in-law, Margaret “Peg” Northrup of French Asylum; and a brother-in-law, Dayton “Bud” Brown of Wyalusing. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by five brothers, Hugh, Kenneth, Erston, Donald and Gerald Northrup, and three sisters, Marcia Brown, Ellen Molyneaux and Frances Hinckley. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, Nov. 24, at 11 a.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda with the Rev. Jean Montgomery, pastor of the French Asylum United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in the Kellogg Cemetery, Monroe Township, with Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 according full military honors. The family will receive friends from 10 to l1a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. –Towanda Daily Review
PIEDRO ROBERT JOHN
MILDRED - Graveside services were held today for Robert John Piedro,
twelve-week-old son of Jerome and Rebecca Northrup Piedro, of MiIdred,
Sullivan County. The infant died at home Thursday night, Feb. 8, 1979,
following a brief illness. He was born at Williamsport on Nov. 20; 1978.
Surviving, besides his parents, are two brothers, Jerome, Jr., of Towanda,
and Gilbert, at home; three sisters, Mrs. Kathleen Keeney, of New Albany,
Miss Domani, of Dushore, and Miss Susan, at home; his maternal great-grandmother,
Mrs. Jennie Benjamin, and maternal grandpa¬rents, Mr. and Mrs. Cedric
Northrup, all of Monroeton, and his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Core Piedro,
of Mildred. Burial was in Kellogg Cemetery, Monroeton. The Rev. Samuel
Mohansingh, pastor of the Monroeton Methodist Church, officiated at the
graveside service.
RAYMOND W. POND, 92, of Weston, Monroeton RR 1 (Monroe Township)
passed away Tuesday morning, Nov. 9, 2004, at the Manor in West Burlington
Township. Born Aug. 31, 1912, on Lime Hill, Wyalusing Township, he
was the son of the late William and Margaret Pond. In early years
Raymond owned and operated his family farm in Monroe Township. He
was later employed by the Erie-Lackawanna Railroad, which later became
Conrail, for many years until his retirement in 1979. Raymond was
a member of the Liberty Corners and Powell United Methodist churches.
He was a former active member of the Monroe Hose Co. and the Fraternal
Order of Eagles Lodge in Towanda. He was a member of the Loyal Order
of Moose Lodge No. 429, Canton, and the International Order of Odd Fellows
Lodge No. 1152, Wysox, and an honorary member of the Che-Hanna Rock and
Mineral Club. Surviving are: several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was loved and cared for by his extended family, the Lines family: Flossie
Lines of Monroeton, and Cecil, Norma, Richard and Ona “Chip” and their
families. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice Pond in
1972. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Nov. 13, at 2 p.m.
at the Powell United Methodist Church with the Rev. Sandy Brant, pastor,
officiating, assisted by the Rev. Sherri Good. Interment will be
private in the Kellogg Cemetery, Monroe Township. Friends who wish
may direct memorial contributions to the Monroe Hose Company, Monroeton,
PA in Raymond W. Pond’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
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