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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) |
DARROW –DORIS JANE SLOCUM 69, wife of Evert D. Slocum Jr. of Towanda RR 1, Burlington Township, Pa. passed away Wednesday evening November 8, 2006 at her home following declining health. Doris was born August 13, 1937 in Sayre, Pa. the daughter of the late Riley Darrow and Myrtle Parmenter Darrow. She was a graduate of Athens Area High School Class of 1957. On April 20, 1957, Doris married Evert D. Slocum Jr. Doris and Evert made their home in Burlington Township for many years. Doris was a member of the Luthers Mills United Methodist Church. She possessed great love for her home and family and enjoyed baby sitting. Surviving are: her husband of 49 years, Evert at home; three children: Keith E. Slocum and his wife Linda Slocum of Franklindale, Pa., Wesley P. Slocum and his wife Cheryl Slocum of Towanda RR 3, Audrey L. Berry and her husband Charles Berry of Towanda RR 1; eight grandchildren: Dirk, Dusty, Cricket, Aaron, Curtis, Nick, Cassandra and Kay; two sisters: Charlotte Scouten of Ulster RR 2, Marguerite Fenton of Sayre; four sisters-in-law: Jane Chaffee of Towanda, Doris Elliott of Towanda RR 1, Annabelle Lamb of Ulster RR 2, Jo Ann Goodstal of Saugerties, N.Y.; two brothers-in-law: Elmer Slocum of Ulster RR 2, John Slocum of Wysox; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral service will be held Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006 at 2 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa., with Pastor Brett Benjamin officiating. Interment will be in the Lane Cemetery, Burlington Twp., Pa. The family will receive friends Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Luthers Mills United Methodist Church in care of Kathy Wilstenholme, treasurer, RR 1 Box 277 B, Towanda, Pa. in Doris Jane Slocum's memory. –Towanda Daily Review
GORE W. Carl
Age 82, of Ulster, RR 2, Burlington Township, PA, passed away Sunday,
April 22, 2007, at Memorial Hospital, Towanda, PA. A memorial service will
be held Saturday, April 28, 2007, at 1:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian
Church, 5 Court St., Towanda, with the Rev. Michael Hughes, Pastor, officiating.
Interment will be in the Lane Cemetery, Luthers Mills, PA, at the convenience
of the family. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 11 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. at the church. The family suggests that memorial contributions
be directed to the First Presbyterian Church, 5 Court St., Towanda, PA
18848, or to the charity or organization of one's choice in W. Carl Gore's
memory.
W. CARL GORE, 82 of Ulster RR2, Burlington Township, Pa., passed away Sunday, April 22, 2007, at Memorial Hospital, Towanda, Pa. Born Nov. 18, 1924, in Bernice, Pa., he was a son of the late Jesse B. and Mabel A. Barnes Gore. Carl was a 1942 graduate of Towanda High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On April 30, 1954, he married the former Franc "Fran" Bixby. He was employed in agriculture for many years, having operated his own farm in Burlington Township since 1954. Carl also served as a Burlington Township supervisor for six years. Mr. Gore was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Towanda; Pennsylvania Farmers Association; and the Eastern Milk Producers Co-Op (Dairy Farmers of America) for many years. Surviving are his wife, Franc "Fran" Gore at home; a son and daughter-in-law, James Dale and Susan D. Gore of Ulster; a son, Scott Richard Gore of Ulster; a daughter and son-in-law, Alice Ellen G. Stickler of Millerton, Pa.; six grandchildren, Melisa, Julie, Caleb, Rebekah, Jolene and Dorothy; two sisters, Gladys Foster of the Colonial Towers, Towanda, and Norma Moore and her husband, Clarence Moore, of North Orwell, Pa.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, at the First Presbyterian Church, 5 Court St. in Towanda with the Rev. Michael Hughes, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in the Lane Cemetery, Luthers Mills, Pa., at the convenience of the family. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at the church. The Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda, is assisting Carl's family with arrangements. The family suggests that memorial contributions be directed to the First Presbyterian Church, 5 Court St., Towanda, Pa. or to the charity or organization of one's choice in W. Carl Gore's memory. –Towanda Daily Review 4/24/2007
HALL - FLETCHER, Mrs. Elsie A-(1947) lifelong resident of Smithfield Township, died in the home of her son, Edward Fletcher, Smithfield Township, Monday morning, April 21, 1947 at the age of 86 years. She was a member of the Burlington Methodist Church. She is also survived by a daughter, Mrs. Earl Weed, Ulster.
RUTH HARKNESS WRISLEY
Ruth Harkness Wrisley, 90, formerly of Burlington, died August 9, 1991
at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Ophelia (Faye) and Robert Ayres
of Granville Summit. She was born July 29, 1901 in Smithfield Township,
the daughter of Frank and Hulda Harkness. She was a graduate of Mansfield
State Teachers College and taught school at the one-room grade school on
the Berwick Turnpike. She married Mahlon Wrisley in 1922 and they resided
on their dairy farm in Burlington Township until 1963 when they moved to
Burlington Borough. After the death of her husband in 1975, she resided
with her daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn and Liston Pepper in Burlington.
She moved to Granville with her daughter Faye in December, 1988. She was
a member of the Burlington United Methodist Church and the Lady Lynn Rebekah
Lodge. She is survived by children and their respective spouses, namely,
Eloise Likewise of Endwell, NY, Russell and Keitha Wrisley of Heuvelton,
NY, Ophelia and Robert Ayres of Granville Summit, Elnora and Charles Stapley
of Livonia, NY, Lois Wrisley of Plantation, FL, Gladys and Sam Jerome of
Sayre, Mahlon and Jean Wrisley of Ulster, Marilyn and Liston Pepper of
Burlington, Duane and Sheila Wrisley of Burlington, Stuart and Catherine
Wrisley of Ulster; also 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; brother
and sister-in-law, Robert and Dolly Harkness of Hudson, MA; many nieces
and nephews. Services were held at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy on
August 12 with the Rev. Smith officiating and burial to be in Lane Cemetery,
Luthers Mills. Memorials may be directed to the Burlington United Methodist
Church in care of treasurer, Mrs. Audrey Allen, RR 1, Box 259A, Towanda,
PA 18848; or the Lane Cemetery Association, care of treasurer, Mr. Lewis
Kring, 400 E. Main St., Troy, PA 16947. (TGR, Thursday, August 15, 1991)
MARVIN - Mrs. Hattie Wheeler, widow of Ensign W. Wheeler, at one time sheriff of Bradford County, died in Sayre on Sunday afternoon, January 27th. She was born in Covington on January 20, 1859 and the following children survive: Charles Wheeler of Luthers Mills; Fay E. Wheeler of Elmira; and Mrs. Edward Duggan of Sayre; also three sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Alvin Palmer of Sayre; Mrs. M. g. Thomas of East Smithfield; Mrs. Cora Baker of Ithaca; F. R. Marvin and L. T. Marvin of Athens. The funeral services will be held at 1 o’clock this Thursday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Duggan, 712 South Wilbur Avenue, Sayre. Burial will be in the Luthers Mills Cemetery. (handwritten on article 1936)
FLOYD MCNEAL, 75, of 200 Bridge St., Towanda, formerly of Burlington, died Wednesday, Feb. 2, 1994, at the Town and Country Personal Care Home, Towanda. Born March 12, 1918, I Bradford County, he was a son of the later Herman and Anna Dibble McNeal. In early years Floyd was employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Highways in Towanda. He is survived by a sister, Mildred Beeman of Luthers Mills and several nieces, nephews and cousins. There are no calling hours. Funeral services will be private. Interment will be at the Lane Cemetery, Luthers Mills at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. –Towanda Daily Review
Walter Craig MELVILLE, 83
11/27/2001 Towanda Daily Review
Walter Craig Melville, 83, died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2001, at the Bath
VA Medical Center.
Walter was born in Sayre, the son of Walter and Ethel Melville. He
married Marjorie Morgan on Dec. 20, 1941, in North Towanda, and served
in the U.S. Army during World War II. He worked as a machinist with Bendix
Corp. before retiring with 34 years of service. He very much enjoyed spending
time with his grandchildren and great- grandchildren and watching baseball.
He is survived by his wife Majorie; sons, Gordon and Walter (Mary) of Elmira
Heights; daughters, Florence Curtis of New Smyrna Beach, Fla., and Margaret
(Loris) Smith of Elmira Heights; 11 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren,
several brothers- and sisters-in-law; and several nieces and nephews. Family
and friends are invited to call at Ballard & Lindgren Funeral Home,
161 Oakwood Ave., Elmira Heights, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today.
A funeral service will be held at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Wednesday,
with the Rev. Fred Kelsey officiating. Burial will follow at the Lane Cemetery
in Luthers Mills, where military honors will be accorded Walter Melville.
Donations in Walter's name should be directed to the Recreation Department
of the Bath VA Medical Center, ATTN: Matt Leszyk, Bath, N.Y.
PERSUN –DORIS MAY ROBBINS FERRITON went to be with her Lord on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2005. She was born on Aug. 21, 1940, the daughter of Robert and Emma Smith Persun. Doris graduated from Williamsport High School Class of 1959. She married Charles Larue Robbins in 1959. He predeceased her on March 17, 1993. Doris enjoyed sewing, crocheting and spending time with family and friends. She remarried on Oct. 11, 1996 to Donald J. Ferriton. In addition the her husband, Donald J. Ferriton, Doris is survived by her six children; Charles and Helen Robbins Jr., Steve and Karen Robbins and children, Kelsey, Colby, Travis; Clark and Sharrie Robbins and sons, Christopher, Jared; Don and Meladye Robbins and son, Dylan; Rick and Eileen Robbins and children, Kyle and Elizabeth; Linda and Dan Thorp and sons, Ethan, Collin. Also survived by step-children, Jodi Hendrickson, Ronald Ferriton and Bonnie Alexander; brothers-in law and sisters-in-law; Carol and Bob Brooks, Paul and Judy Robbins, Norma and Joe Winters, Doris Ott, James and Betty Robbins, Amy Saal, Lillian and Ray Merrill; brother, Ralph Persun and numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to call at the Vickery Funeral Home, Inc., 110 West Main St., Troy, Pa., on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2005 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Then again on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2005 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Funeral services will be held immediately, following visitation at the funeral home at 11 a.m. with Pastor Lynn Ensign officiating. Interment will be at Lane Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Doris’ name may be made to Guthrie Hospice, RR1 Box 154, Towanda, PA. –Towanda Daily Review.
PETERS, ELWIN H., Elwin Harvey Peters, 69, of Luthers Mills died October 18, 1986 in Burlington Township following an apparent heart attack. Born May 2, 1917 in Cleveland, OH, he was the son of the late Jessie R. and Jennie M. Vroman Peters. Mr. Peters was employed by the Ajax X-Ray Co. in Sayre for many years until his retirement in 1982. He is survived by daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Beatrice) Kiser of Richmond, VA, Mrs. David (Illise) Wright of Columbia Cross Roads and Mrs. Raymond (Carol) Allen of Gillett, RD2; sons; Richard Elwin Peters of Elmira, NY, Lawrence Peters of San Diego, CA, Aaron Peters of TX, Robert L. Peters of LeRoy, PA and Paul D. Peters of Ulster; 19 grandchildren; three brothers, Harold (Dean) Peters of Chemung, NY, Jesse (Mike) Peters of Waverly, NY and Joseph Peters of Elmira, NY; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by a brother, Luther Peters and by a sister, Bernice Knowles. Funeral services were held October 23 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home in Towanda with Rev. Stephen M. Livermore officiating and interment to be in Lane Cemetery, Luthers Mills. (TGR Oct. 23, 1986)
SHANER, BRIAN RICHARD, Brian Richard Chaner, 14, of Luthers Mills, Towanda RD1 died January 11, 1987 as the result of injuries sustained in a sledding accident at his home. Born January 28, 1972 at Memorial Hospital, Towanda, he was a son of Kenneth H. and Marguerite Thrasher Shaner. Brian was an honor student at the Troy Elementary Center East, the W.R. Croman Elementary and the Troy Middle School. HE was a member ninth grade class at the Troy High School. While attending the Troy Middle School, Brian was a member of the PA Mathematics League Team which scored second in a seven-county region in competition. He also had received a certificate for outstanding academic achievement from President Reagan and Secretary of Education Bennett. He was the recipient of the National Science Merit Award in 1986, given by the United States Achievement Academy. Brian was a member of the Luthers Mills United Methodist Church and the Burlington United Methodist Church Youth Fellowship; the Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 34, Burlington and served as a volunteer at the Bradford County Manor throughout the summer of 1986. His scholastic activities include membership in the Keystone Enrichment program; the scholastic all-American Program, Troy High School marching, state and prep bands, eighth grade basketball, Troy Little League and Teener League Baseball. Brian loved music, was a good musician and was well liked by both his teachers and peers. He is survived by his parents, Kenneth H. and Marguerite Thrasher Shaner at home; brother, Eric Arthur Shaner at home; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Ida Thrasher of the Senior Citizens Building, Towanda; paternal grandparents, Edwin D. and Evelyn Shaner of Greensburg, PA; a special friend, Miss JoAnn Gelwicks, Troy; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held January 15 (11 am) at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home in Towanda with Rev. Steven M. Livermore, pastor of the Luthers Mills United Methodist Church officiating and interment to be in Luthers Mills Cemetery. The family requests that memorials be directed to the Brian R. Shaner Memorial Scholarship, c/o Troy High School, 250 High St., Troy, PA. 16947. (TGR Jan. 15,1987)
GEORGE W. SLOCUM, 59, Towanda RD 1 (Burlington Township) died Tuesday evening, Feb. 5, 1991 at Memorial Hospital following a heart attack. Born Dec. 2, 1931 in Overton, Pa. he was a son of the late Evert and Annabell Heaverly Slocum. George was a graduate of Ulster High School and on Feb. 23, 1952 he married the former June King of Ulster. He was employed for 20 years by the Ingersoll Rand in Athens and later operated his dairy farm in Luthers Mills for 23 years. He was a member of the Luthers Mills United Methodist Church. Mr. Slocum enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing. Surviving are his wife, June at home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Roger Wolstenholme, Luthers Mills and Christy and Philip Daly, Burlington; a son and daughter-in-law, Randall and Phyllis Slocum, Luthers Mills; a son, George W. Slocum II, Trenton, N.J.; 11 grandchildren; two sisters, Marguerite Cook, Odessa, N.Y. and Lois Watrous, Athens; six sisters and brothers-in-law, Marie and Clifford Gowan of Litchfield, Doris and Bill Elliott of Towanda, Jane and Francis Chaffee of Hornbrook, Joyce and Clair Nickeson of Hornbrook, Annabell and Roger Lamb of Ulster RD 2 and Joanne and Gary Goodstal of Sagurties, N.Y.; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Evert and Doris Slocum of Luthers Mills, Elmer and Shirley Slocum of Hemlock Run, Pa. and John and Sharon Slocum of Mercur; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral and committal service will be held Friday at 3 p.m. at the Bowen-Farr Funeral Home, Ulster wit the Rev. John Fiester, pastor of the Luthers Mills United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in Luthers Mills Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorials may be directed to the Luthers Mills United Methodist Church in care of Phyllis McMorran, treasurer, RR 1, Box 222, Towanda, Pa. or to the American Heart Association in care of Mary Henderson, PO Box 428, Sayre, Pa. in Mr. Slocum’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review
STROPE - David A. Strope - died last Sunday morning at his home at Long’s Mills, near Troy. He was born May 16, 1831, in the township of West Burlington. In young manhood he settled on the farm now owned by Will Carmen, 100 acres which he cleared, as did much of the farm now owned by his son, H W Strope, upon which he also lived for a term of years, moving thence to Luthers Mills, where he built and for 17 years operated a flour mill. Ten years ago he purchased of Leon Drake, the Long’s Mills near Troy, which he continued to operate until a few months since. A devoted husband, he never fully recovered from the loss of his wife, who was Miss Mary Luther, and who passed away three years ago last April. Five children were born to them, all of whom are living: W B Strope, Jerome S Strope, Mrs. R D Prvne, H W and Clarence D Strope. Two sisters also survive, Mrs. Hollister McNeil and Mrs. Matilda Price. The funeral was held Wednesday, the Rev. H B Allen officiating. Interment was at Luthers Mills.
Daily Review, Pearl TOWNER Heath, 96, formerly of Burlington, Ulster RR 2, passed away Monday, Oct. 21, 2002 at the Waters Nursing Home in Houghton, N.Y. Born May 7, 1906 in Sylvara, Bradford County, she was a daughter of the late Miles and Emma Towner. Pearl was a 1923 graduate of the Towanda High School. On Sept. 11, 1923, she married Arthur William Heath. He preceded her in death on Dec. 22, 1990. Mrs. Heath assisted her husband in the operation of their dairy farm and poultry business in Burlington for many years. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, George and Evelyn Heath of Mechanicsburg, Pa.; a daughter and son-in-law, Dolores and James Reiner of Arcade, N.Y.; 14 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Margaret Kring; a son, Alton Heath; and a grandson, Joseph Heath. A graveside service will be held Thursday, Oct. 24, at 1 p.m. at the Lane Cemetery, Luthers Mills, with Mrs. Heath's grandson, the Rev. Stephen Kring, Pastor of the Baptist Church in Delhi, Ontario, Canada, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. There are no calling hours. Contributed by Carol Brotzman
WATROUS - M. Victoria PARKER, 84, a resident at the Bradford County Manor, passed away Monday, November 4, 2002 at Memorial Hospital of Towanda, PA. She was the widow of the Rev. Luther Parker. Together they served American Baptist Churches in Lincoln Center, Bridgewater, Cherry field and Island Falls, Maine and in Gillett/Fassett, Worthington, Lincolnville and Susquehanna, PA. She held offices at both the local and state levels in various denominational women’s organizations. Victoria was a graduate of Providence Bible Institute of Providence, RI. She studied the cello performing in orchestras in her college and community. She was an accomplished artist in oils. Surviving are her children, Catherine Wrisley and husband Stuart of Ulster, PA Joel Parker and wife Jeanne of Pittsburgh, PA; and Lee Hickman of Sterling, VA; seven grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. Funeral services were held November 7 at the East Troy Baptist Church with the Rrev. Garry Zuber officiating an interment to be in the Lane Cemetery, Luthers Mills. Arrangements were entrusted to the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy. Memorial donations in Victoria Parker’s name may be directed to the East Troy Baptist Church, PO Box 21, Troy, PA 16947. Troy Gazette Register
Daily Review
WATROUS M. Victoria Parker, 84, a resident at the Bradford County
Manor, passed away Monday morning, Nov. 4, 2002, at Memorial Hospital of
Towanda. She was the widow of the Rev. Luther F. Parker. Together they
served American Baptist Churches in Lincoln Center, Bridgewater, Cherryfield
and Island Falls, Maine, and in Gillett/Fassett, Worthington, Lincolnville
and Susquehanna, Pa. She held offices at both the local and state levels
in various denominational women's organizations. Victoria was a graduate
of Providence Bible Institute of Providence, R.I. She studied the cello,
performing in orchestras in her college and community. She was an accomplished
artist in oils. Surviving are her children, Catherine Wrisley, and husband
Stuart of Ulster; Joel Parker and wife Jeanne of Pittsburgh; and Lee Hickman
of Sterling, Va. There are seven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter
Friends will be received Wednesday, Nov. 6, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the
Gerald W. Vickery Jr. Funeral Home, 110 W. Main St., Troy. The funeral
service will be held Thursday, Nov. 7, at 11 a.m. at the East Troy Baptist
Church with the Rev. Garry Zuber officiating. Interment will follow in
the Lane Cemetery, Luthers Mills. The family has requested that memorial
donations in Victoria Parker's name be directed to the East Troy Baptist
Church, P.O. Box 21, Troy, Pa. 16947. Submitted by Carol Brotzman
RUSSELL L. WRISLEY
Russell L. Wrisley, age 77, passed away on Friday, March 29,
2002 at the United Helpers Cedars Nursing Home, Ogdensburg, NY after an
extended illness. He was born in Burlington Township, PA on January 19,
1925 and spent mors of his life there as a dairy farmer ad co-owner of
Wrisley Excavating. He moved to Ogdensburg in 1990. He is survived
by his wife, Keitha Storie; sisters, Eloise Likewise, Ophelia Ayers, Elnora
and Charles Stapley, Gladys and Sam Jerome, Marilyn and Liston Pepper;
brothers, Mahlon and Jean Wrisley, Duane and Sheila Wrisley, Stuart and
Cathy Wrisley; an aunt, Adele Harkness of Hudson, MA; nieces and nephews.
He is also survived by ten stepchildren; several grand and great-grandchildren.
He is predeceased by his parents, Mahlon and Ruth Wrisley; two stepchildren.
Funeral services were held April 2 at the Gerald Vickery Funeral Home in
Troy with interment to be in the Lane Cemetery, Luthers Mills, PA. Donations
may be made to the Galilee Methodist Church, c/o Alfred Nichols, 5787 County
Rd. #6, Ogdensburg, NY 13669 or to a charity of your choice.
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