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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) |
MARY M. BENJAMIN
Mary M. Benjamin, 84, of Troy RD 3, formerly of Towanda RD 1,
died Saturday, July 6, 1991 at the Bradford County Manor. Born November
21, 1906 at Balley Bay, PA, she was the daughter of the late Tell and Mary
Benjamin. She is survived by a son, John Benjamin of Troy; three grandchildren
and a great-granddaughter; sisters, Bessie Grace of North Towanda and Esther
Smith of Athens; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Private funeral services
were held at the convenience of the family with interment to be in Liberty
Corners Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Maryott-Bowen Funeral
Home in Towanda. (TGR, Thursday, July 11, 1991)
BRENNAN - Daily Review, 14 Jan 1921 Timothy S. Brennan, a resident here for two years and prior to that a farmer at Liberty Corners for more than 30 years, died at his home on Fourth Street yesterday morning. Mr. Brennan was 80 years old and was among the best known men in this part of the county. He was a man of splendid characteristics and had the confidence of a legion of friends. He had resided in Bradford county for 35 years. His wife and six children survive. They are T. A. Brennan, Athens; W. E. Brennan, Towanda; J. H. Brennan, Hambury, NY; J. C. Brennan, Chesterton, Ind; Mrs. O. W. Wilcox, Sugar Run and Mrs. W. M. Brennan, Athens. The funeral will be held from the home Saturday morning at 11 o’clock. Interment in the Liberty Corners cemetery. Submitted by Beth A. Williams, bawill@sprynet.com
JANET NATALIE BROWN, 25, of Towanda RR 4, Liberty Corners, died Tuesday morning, Jan. 9, 1996, at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, after a gallant fight with cancer. Born May 11, 1970, in Towanda, she was a daughter of Earl and Patricia Wiggins Brown of Liberty Corners. Janet was employed as a nurse’s aide at the Bradford County Manor in Burlington Township, where she was surrounded and supported by a caring, compassionate and loyal group of friends and co-workers. She graduated from the Bradford County Vo-Tech School in 1988 from the Health Occupations students of America program. Janet possessed a great love for animals especially horses and dogs. She attended the Liberty Corners United Methodist Church. Surviving are: two sons, Christopher Collin and Corey Chandler, at home; her loving parents, Earl and Patricia Brown at home; two sisters, Wendy Brown of Sheshequin and Darlene Brown of Newport, N.J.; a sister and brother-in-law, Laurie and Harry Kinsman of Ulster; a brother David Brown of Troy; two nephews, Eric and Dane Kinsman; grandmother, Eva Wiggins of Monroeton and Ruth Brown of Monroeton and Hudson, Fla.; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She was predeceased by her grandfathers, T. Otho Wiggins in 1964 and Earl B. Brown in 1989. The funeral service will be held Thursday, Jan. 11, 1996, at 2 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda with the Rev. Ruby Harkness, pastor of the Liberty Corners United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Liberty Corners Cemetery, Liberty Corners. The family will receive friends Thursday from noon until the time of the funeral service at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorials may be directed to a trust fund for Christopher and Cory in care of Wendy Brown, RR 1, Ulster, Pa. in Janet’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
JANET NATALIE BROWN, 25 of Towanda RR 4, Liberty Corners, PA died Tuesday, January 9, 1995 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Born May 11, 1970 in Towanda she was a daughter of Earl and Patricia Wiggins Brown of Liberty Corners. Janet was employed as a nurse’s aide at the Bradford County Manor. Surviving are sons, Christopher Collin and Corey Chandler at home; her parents; two sisters, Wendy Brown of Sheshequin, PA and Darlene Brown of Newport, NJ; a sister and brother-in-law, Laurie and Harry Kinsman of Ulster; a brother, David Brown of Troy; grandmothers, Eva Wiggins of Monroeton and Ruth Brown of Monroeton and Hudson, FL; nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held January 11 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home in Towanda with the Rev. Ruby Harkness officiating and interment to be in Liberty Corners Cemetery, Liberty Corners. Memorials may be directed to a trust fund for Christopher and Corey in care of Wendy Brown, RR 1, Box 111 W. Ulster, PA in Janet’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review
ARTHUR CAMP
Arthur Leroy Camp, 75, of Towanda RR 4, died Saturday, October
5, 1991 at Memorial Hospital in Towanda. Born September 8, 1916 in Monroeton,
PA, he was the son of the late Lewis and Emma Bailey Camp. Mr. Camp was
formerly employed by the Towanda Furniture Co., Towanda Iron and Metal
and Sick's Atlantic Station in Towanda. He is survived by three daughters
and seven grandchildren; longtime companion, Christine Pronti of Towanda;
brothers, Leonard Camp of Towanda RR 4 and Frank Camp of Big Pond; three
sisters; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held
October 9 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home with the Rev. Thomas Geiger
officiating and interment to be in Liberty Corners Cemetery. The
Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 will accord military honors at the
funeral home. (TGR, Thursday, October 10, 1991)
ARTHUR LEROY CAMP, 75, of Towanda RR 4, Monroe Township, died Saturday evening, Oct. 5, 1991 at Memorial Hospital in Towanda. Born Sept. 8, 1916, in Monroeton, Pa., he was a son of the late Lewis and Emma Bailey Camp. Mr. camp was formerly employed by the Towanda Furniture Co., Towanda Iron and Metal and Sick’s Atlantic Service Station in Towanda. He was a veteran of World War II, having served the U.S. Army in Company B, 354th Infantry Regiment in Northern France, The Rhineland, Ardennes and in Central Europe. He is survived by three daughters, Candee Martello of Kelso, Wash., Tracey dyke of Wellsboro and Vickey Dickinson of Towanda; seven grandchildren; longtime companion, Christine Pronti of Towanda; two brothers, Leonard Camp of Towanda RR 4and Frank Camp Sr. of Big Pond, three sisters, Laurva Covey of Odessa, N.Y., Lillian McIntire of Dushore and Helen Stevey of Auburn, N.Y.; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a brother, Albert Camp, on Sept. 18, 1986. The funeral and committal service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, 1991, at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with Rev. Thomas Geiger, pastor of the Assembly of God Church, Towanda, officiating. Interment will be in the Liberty Corners Cemetery. Friends may call from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 will accord military honors at the funeral home Wednesday afternoon. –Towanda Daily Review.
JEFFREY L. CHILSON, 42, of RR#4 Towanda, (Monroe Twp.) Pa. passed away Friday April 8, 2005 at Memorial Hospital, N. Towanda Twp., Pa. Born Sept. 1, 1962 in Towanda, Pa., he was the son of Robert L. and Bonnie Cook Chilson. Jeffrey was a graduate of Towanda High School Class of 1980. On June 13, 1987 he married the former Peg Edsell. Jeff was employed by Craftmaster Inc. in Wysox for over 20 years. He was a member of the Towanda Gun Club, Monroeton Rod and Gun Club and Beirne-Webster V.F.W. Post No. 1568, Towanda. Jeff enjoyed hunting with his son Adam, fishing and taking walks. Jeffrey is survived by his wife, Peg Chilson at home; his son, Adam L. Chilson at home; his parents, Robert L. and Bonnie Chilson of Towanda; his brother, Chris S. Chilson and his wife, Crystal Chilson of Towanda; his sisters, Lori Bozman and her husband Kevin Bozman of Towanda, Pam Doss and her husband Mike Doss of Towanda, Kim Daum and her husband, Rob Daum of Towanda; and Nikki Schoonover and her husband Brian Schoonover of Wysox, Pa.; his sisters-in-law, Betty Roof and her husband, Don Roof of Wysox; Dorothy Benjamin of Wysox; Marie Wilbur and her husband, Skip Wilbur of Wyalusing, Pa.; Mary Lou Parks and her husband, Dick Parks of Wyalusing, Helen Fries and her husband, Harry Fries of Wysox; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Robert and Cidney Cook; his paternal grandparents, Roy and Dorothy Chilson, and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, George and Mary Edsell. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 12, 2005 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa., with the Rev. Roger Griffith, pastor of the Wysox Presbyterian Church officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Liberty Corners Cemetery, Monroe Twp., Pa. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Adam L. Chilson Continuing Education Fund, c/o Citizens and Northern Bank, P.O. Box 8 Wysox, Pa in Jeffrey L. Chilson’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
DENSMORE -LUEETIE ‘ETTIE’ DINGMAN, 79, of the Senior Citizens Building, North Towanda Twp., passed away Thursday, Aug. 15, 1996 at her home. Born Jan. 26, 1917, in Burlington Township, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Bert and Katie Bailey Densmore. She was a member of the Heritage Bible Church in East Towanda and served as a volunteer for the Hospitality House at the Senior Citizens Building in Towanda. Lueetie was also a member of the Ken Herron Band and loved to sew and crochet. Surviving are: her stepson, Marshall Dingman of Valerico, Fla.; a step-granddaughter, Jean Bridgmon of Plant City, Fla.; numerous great-grandchildren; a sister, Stella Mae Hollenback Casper; three half-brothers; Charles Henry Hollenback Jr., Elmer Leroy Hollenback and David Wilbur Hollenback, all of New York state: several nieces, nephews and cousins; her extended family; Dianna, Steve, Dee Anne, Debi and Larry Reeves, Sandy Vanderpool and Roni Sue Kissell; and a very dear friend, Alice Franklin of the Senior Citizens Building, Towanda. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alman Dingman, in 1978. The funeral service will be held Saturday, Aug. 17, 1996, at 3 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with the Rev. Thomas A. Geiger, pastor of the Assembly of God Church, Towanda, officiating. Interment will follow in Liberty Corners Cemetery, Monroe Township, Pa. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service Saturday afternoon at the funeral home.
HOWARD K. ELLIOTT, 76, of Towanda RR 2, Asylum Township, died Thursday, Oct. 26, 2000, at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Born Feb. 27, 1924, in Liberty Corners, he was a son of the late Fred and Jennie Kinsley Elliott. Howard was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Navy. On Aug. 8, 1945, he married the former Patricia Falsey in Monroeton. Howard was employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, retiring in August of 1984, after 26 years of service. He was a member of the Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 and Asylum VFW Post No. 6072, and a life member of the Towanda Gun Club. Howard enjoyed woodworking. Surviving are his wife, Patricia L. Elliott, at home; his children, Robert L. and Kathy Elliott of Towanda RR 2, Lewis D. Elliott and Barbie Moore of Towanda RR 4, and Richard G. and Melissa Elliott of Towanda RR 2; grandchildren, Kristy and Joe Mosier, Jeff and Becky Lantz, Jackie Lantz, Todd Lantz, Kasey and Darcy Elliott, Jeffrey Elliott, Stacy Elliott, Andrea Hunsinger and Anthony Hunsinger; great-grandchildren Macy Elliott; Clay Mosier, Samantha Lantz and Lindsey Yates; a sister, Viola Benjamin of Towanda RR 4; brother and sister-in-law, Wilber and Marjorie Elliott of Towanda RR 4; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral service will be held Monday, Oct. 30, 2000, at 1 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with the Rev. Thomas A. Geiger officiating. Interment will be in the Liberty Corners Cemetery with Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 according full military honors. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home. The family will provide its own flowers and suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Dave Smith Run, in care of Joan Smith, 145 Chestnut St., Sayre, Pa. in Mr. Elliott’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
LAWRENCE B. ELLIOTT, 84, of Liberty Corners, Pa., passed away Thursday morning, June 30, 2005 at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial Hospital, Towanda, Pa. following a period of declining health. Born Feb. 25, 1921 in Liberty Corners, Pa. he was the son of the late George R. and Adeline Benjamin Elliott. Lawrence was a graduate of Towanda High School, class of 1938. He later entered the U.S. Army and served in the European Theatre of operations during WWII. On Sept. 27, 1958, Lawrence married the former Eileen Mills. He was a self-employed electrician until his retirement. Lawrence was a member of the Liberty Corners United Methodist Church, American Legion Post No. 42, Towanda, I.O.O.F. Lodge No. 1152, Wysox and the National Grange, having recently received recognition for 70 years of service with the Grange. He willingly served his church, his customers and the community for many years and could be depended upon to volunteer his time at ice cream socials, taking weekly collection, serving as a trustee for his church, working at the Farm Museum, the Troy Fair and holding various offices with the Grange and the Liberty Corners Cemetery. Lawrence is survived by his wife of 46 years, Eileen Mills Elliott at home; his sister, Marie Williams and her husband, G. Rodney Williams of Liberty Corners; his sister-in-law, Jeanne Havens and her husband, Robert Havens of Florida; his brothers-in-law, Silas Mills and his wife, Esther Mills of Towanda, Ralph Mills and his wife, Betty Mills of Williamsport, Pa., Kenneth Mills and his wife, Shirley Mills of Elmira, N.Y., Stanley Mills and his wife Elaine Mills of Connecticut; his stepmother-in-law, Nellie Mills of Towanda, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Lawrence was preceded in death by his brothers, G. Carlton Elliott and Ralph C. Elliott. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 2, 2005 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. with the Rev. Jasper Smith officiating. Interment will be in the Liberty Corners Cemetery, Monroe Twp., Pa. with Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 according full military honors. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Liberty Corners United Methodist Church in care of Marie Williams, Treasurer, RR4 Box 242, Towanda, Pa. in Lawrence B. Elliott’s memory.
GULDENSCHUH –CARRIE GULDENSCHUH TEETER, 90 widow of Vernon C. Teeter of Liberty Corners, Towanda RR 4 died Sunday evening, Dec. 29, 2002 at the Bradford County Manor, West Burlington Township. Born July 7, 1912 in Towanda she was a daughter of the late Charles H. and Anna Bristol Guldenschuh. Carrie attended the Towanda Schools and in early years was employed by the Berlinger Silk Mill in Towanda. On Jan. 1, 1930 she married Vernon C. Teeter. Mr. and Mrs. Teeter made their home in Liberty Corners operating a dairy farm there for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon on March 27, 1965. Carrie was a member of the Liberty Corners United Methodist Church. Surviving are: two sons and daughters-in-law, Fred L. and Joy Teeter of Auburn, Pa. and Richard E. and Phyllis Teeter of Liberty Corners; a daughter, Grace Dinelli of Liberty Corners; a stepdaughter and her husband, Hila and Kenneth Macey of Sacramento, Calif., numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; a sister, Grace Samson of Hagerstown, Md.; a special niece, Joan Teeter of Troy RR 3 and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Sherlyn Teeter Trickel Murray on Nov. 27, 2002 and three brothers, Frank, Walter and Arthur Guldenschuh. The funeral and committal service will be held on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2003 at 1 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda with the Rev. Robert Martin officiating. Interment will be in Liberty Corners Cemetery, Monroe Township. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service Thursday afternoon at the funeral home. –Towanda Daily Review
IRVINE The funeral for Odessa M. IRVINE, 65, of Towanda RR 2, Asylum Township, was held Friday Dec. 15, 2000, at 11 a.m. at the Maryott- Bowen Funeral Home Towanda, with Rev. Roger GRIFFITH, pastor of the Wysox Presbyterian Church, Wysox, officiating. Interment was in Liberty Corners Cemetery, Monroe Township. Pallbearers were Ronald IRVINE, Joseph JOHNSON, Charlie SANDT, and Ryan MAGHAMEZ.
KINSLEY –JENNIE ELLIOTT CARD, 91, (SRGP 16069) of Liberty Corners, Towanda RD 4, died Sunday morning, July 21, 1991, at the Skilled Nursing Unit-Memorial Hospital Towanda. Born April 29, 1900, at Pigeon Creek, Sullivan County, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Lloyd W. and Viola M. Henley Kinsley. On Aug. 23, 1916, she married Fred A. Elliott. She assisted her husband in the operation of their farm in Liberty Corners for many years until his death on Feb. 24, 1933. On October 27, 1941, she married Henry B. Card. Mr. and Mrs. Card made their home in Franklindale for many years, where they owned and operated their farm. Mr. Card preceded her in death on Feb. 18, 1989. Jennie possessed great love for her family, home, farming and animals. She was a former member of the Iona Grange of Franklindale. Surviving are: a daughter and son-in-law, Viola and Nathan Benjamin of Liberty Corners; two sons and daughters-in-law, Howard K. and Patricia Elliott of Durell and L. Wilbur and Marjorie Elliott of Liberty Corners; two stepdaughters, Carolyn Wright of Mosierville, and Ida Murdock of Corning, N.Y.; a stepson and daughter-in-law Harry B. and Dorien Card of fort Myers, Fla.; nine grandchildren; 13 step-grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 23 step-great-grandchildren; three sisters; Mrs. Ralph (Ethel) Rundell and Mrs. Elizabeth Millard, both of New Port Richey, Fla., and Mrs. Beula Willey of Towanda; a brother; Franklin Kinsley of Towanda RD 2; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by two brothers, earl and Robert Kinsley, and by a sister, Edith DePew. The family will receive friends this evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, July 23, 1991, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. George Nesbitt, pastor of the Towanda First United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Liberty Corners Cemetery. The family suggests that memorials may be directed to the Skilled Nursing Unit Memorial Hospital Towanda, Pa. in Jennie Elliott Card’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
EDWIN U. LINDSEY, 78, OF 202 North Main St., Towanda, passed away Tuesday evening, March 24, 1998 at the Skilled Nursing Unit, Memorial Hospital, Towanda. Born May 24, 1919 at home in Liberty Corners, Pa., he was a son of the late Eugene and Della Elliott Lindsey. Edwin attended school in Liberty Corners and in early years was employed by the Berlinger Silk Mill, Towanda. He was later employed by GTE Sylvania in Towanda for 31 years until his retirement in 1981. On April 28, 1944, he married the former Margaret McNamara of Towanda. Edwin enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid hunter. He attended the Ghent Gospel Chapel and was a member of the Wysox Fire Department. Surviving are his wife, Margaret McNamara Lindsey at home; a daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Frank Cacciutti of Media, Pa.; a son and daughter-in-law, Edward and Alberta Lindsey of Jamestown, N.Y.; a son and his companion, Frank Lindsey and Wilma Tuttle of Towanda, RR 3; seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Glenn and Doris Lindsey of Myersburg; two sisters, Helen Merrill of White Deer, Pa., Eugenia Horton of Watsontown, Pa.; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by an infant brother and a sister, Frances Dunn. The funeral service will be held Friday, March 27, 1998 at 11 a.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 271 York Ave., Towanda, with the Rev. Allen Hulslander officiating. Interment will be in the Liberty Corners Cemetery, Monroe Twp., Pa. The family will receive friends Thursday, March 26, 1998 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorials may be directed to: American Cancer Society, Bradford Unit, 413 S. Main St., Athens, Pa. or to American Diabetes Association, Kirby Health Center Annex, 63 North Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. in Mr. Lindsey’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
AUGUST GLENN MOSIER SR., 84, Sayre, died March 18, 1991. Mr. Mosier was born August 2, 1906, on Robwood Mountain, a son of John and Clara Herring Mosier. He was employed in logging and as a truck driver, and was later employed by Southco Lyon Division, Honeoye, NY, until his retirement in 1972. He is survived by four daughters; Mrs. Edward (Marie) Sutton, Plant City, FL; Mrs. Robert (Doris) Coats, Zephyr Hills, FL; Mrs. Bertha Bull, Canton; and Mrs. John (Gladys) Healey, Wilmington, NC; two sons, August Glenn Mosier Jr., Mississippi and Robert Mosier, Sayre; a sister, Mildred Williams, Potterville; a special granddaughter, Kimmie Mosier of Sayre; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel V. Mosier, on January 17, 1961; four daughters, Augusta Coats, Roberta Bailey, Marjorie Mosier, and Janet Mosier; by a son, Howard Mosier; and several brothers and sisters. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda. The funeral was held at the funeral home with Glen Yasharian officiating. Interment was in Liberty Corners Cemetery. –Canton Independent Sentinel.
ROBERT E. MOSIER SR., 49 formerly of Sayre died March 9, 1993 at the Robert Packer Hospital. Born October 20, 1943 in Sayre, he was the son of August G. and Ethel Sargent Mosier. Mr. Mosier was employed by the S.S. Lopke Trucking Co., Appalachian, NY. His main interest in life was in his family and home. He is survived by his wife, Linda Miner Mosier; a daughter, Kimberly J. Mosier; two sons, Robert E. Jr. and Michael E. Mosier, all at home; four sisters, Mrs. Edwards (Marie) Sutton, Plant City, FL, Mrs. Robert (Doris) Coats, Old Town, FL, Mrs. Bertha Bull, Canton and Mrs. John (Gladys) Healey, Wilmington, NC; a brother, August Glenn Mosier Jr., Sayre; three aunts, Mildred Williams, Pottersville, Florence Breese, Canton and Genevieve Hicks, Elmira; an uncle, Dallas Hicks, Florida; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by four sisters, Augusta Coates, Roberta Bailey, Marjorie and Janet Mosier and a brother, Howard Mosier. The funeral and committal services were held from the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda, with the Rev. Michael Barclay of Sayre officiating. Interment will be at a later day in Liberty Corners Cemetery. –Canton Independent Sentinel
NORTON –DOROTHY N. CHILSON, 81, of the Senior Citizens Building in North Towanda, formerly of Liberty Corners, died Friday, July 12, 1991, at Memorial Hospital, Towanda. Born March 2, 1910, in Monroe Township, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Edith Ennis Norton. In early years she was employed by Sylvania Electric and the Fontaine Silk Mill in Towanda. She also drove a school bus in the Liberty Corners area for many years. Her main interests in life encompassed her home and family. She possessed a great love of her granddaughter, Julie Sudickis, who provided special care and comfort for her. Dorothy also loved to crochet and enjoyed her pets. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Lee and Bonnie Chilson of Liberty Corners and Gary and Connie Chilson of Sayre; a daughter, Mrs. Suzanne Burkett of Milan RD 1; a daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and James Marshall of Towanda; 18 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy E. Chilson, on April 15, 1967, and by a son, James Chilson, in 1940. The family will receive friends Sunday from 7-0 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. The funeral service will be held Monday, July 15, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Emmalou Kirchmeier, pastor of the Liberty Corners United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Liberty Corners Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be directed to the charity or organization of one’s choice in Mrs. Chilson’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
OWLETT - Brandon T. Owlett, 3, beloved son of Burton W. Owlett and Jennifer Tyler Owlett of Kingstowne, Alexandria, Va., passed away Friday evening. May 30, 2008 at the Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, DC. Brandon was born July 30, 2004 in Fairfax, Va. In addition to his parents he is survived by his brother, Ryan J. Owlett, at home; maternal grandparents, Tipton R. Tyler and Barbara A. Tyler of Annandale, Va.; paternal grandparents, Kenneth J. Owlett and Nancy C. Owlett of Liberty Corners, Pa.; an aunt, Sandy M. Owlett Cuddy and her husband, Lorne Cuddy of Northport, Fla.; uncles, Timothy E. Tyler of Morristown, N.J., Gregory A. Tyler and his wife, Angela Miles of Newport, Wash., and Steven D. Owlett and his wife, Donna Owlett of Freeland, Md. The funeral service will be held Friday, June 6, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Liberty Corners United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Robert Martin officiating. Interment will follow in the Liberty Corners Cemetery, Liberty Corners, Pa. The family will receive friends on Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the CMG Heart Foundation PO Box 193 Clifton, VA 20124 (www. cmgheartfoundation.net) in Brandon T. Owlett’s memory. Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. - Sayre Morning Times, 3 June 2008
PORTER - JOSEPHINE E. WOOD
Josephine E. Wood, 78, of Troy RR 3, PA, died Monday, January
31, 1994 at Troy Community Hospital emergency room. She was born June 13,
1915 in Davidson, PA, the daughter of Albert and Anna Horton Porter. She
was a member of the First Baptist Church of Troy where she sang in the
choir. She enjoyed playing the piano. She is survived by daughters,
Marlene Leiby of Jacksonville, NC and Joan Schultz of Allentown, PA; son
and daughter-in-law, Jack and Barb Andrus of Troy RR 1; eight grandchildren
and three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles
Elton Andrus, in 1969 and a sister, Pauline Gordon. Funeral services were
held at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy on February 5 with the Rev. Garry
Zuber officiating and interment to be in Liberty Corners Cemetery, Liberty
Corners. Memorials may be directed to the First Baptist Church of Troy
building fund. (TGR, Thursday, February 10, 1994)
P. JOAN TEETER 68, of the Bradford County Manor, Troy RR 3, formerly of Liberty Corners, Towanda RR 4, Pa. passed away peacefully Friday evening October 20, 2006 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa. "Joanie" as she was fondly called by her family and friends, was born Aug. 1, 1938 in Sayre, Pa. the daughter of the late Emory and Pearl Williams Teeter. She spent most of her life in Liberty Corners where she made her home with Grace Dinelli and the late Louis Dinelli and their family. Joanie was a dedicated member of the Liberty Corners United Methodist Church for many years where she formerly taught Sunday school, was a member of the church choir and the United Methodist Women. Joanie especially enjoyed singing in the choir's holiday programs and working at various church dinners and functions including ice cream socials until declining health no longer permitted her to continue. Her love for the Lord, reading her Bible, music and singing gave her great strength and comfort throughout her life. Joanie also enjoyed reading books, especially Nancy Drew Mysteries and taking walks in Liberty Corners with her friends. In later years as her health declined, Joanie moved to the Bradford County Manor where she acquired new friends whom she treasured, and participated in as many activities as possible. She was a member of the Bradford County Manor Chorus, was a former "Valentine Queen" and was selected Resident Volunteer of the Year. Joanie looked forward to socializing with her friends in the afternoon coffee group and playing bingo. She also enjoyed the times shared at family gatherings for picnics, celebrations and holidays over the years. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She is survived by: Her Sisters: Alice Gordon of Gainesville, Texas, Joyce Tuttle of Sedalia, Mo., several nieces, nephews and cousins; a special cousin, Grace Dinelli of Towanda; dear friends, Maxine Robinson and Betty and Ed Johnson. She was preceded in death by: a brother, Louis A. Derhamer, a sister, Betty Nafus and by very dear friends of many years, Betsy Brown and Alberta Johnson. The funeral service will be held Monday Oct. 23, 2006 at 2 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home 217 York Ave. Towanda, Pa. with Pastor Darcy Miller of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Overton, Pa. officiating. Interment will follow in the Liberty Corners Cemetery, Monroe Twp., Pa. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service Monday afternoon at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Bradford County Manor Activities Fund, RR 3 Box 322, Troy, Pa. in Joan Teeter's memory. –Towanda Daily Review
WIGGINS –PATRICIA WIGGINS BROWN, age 63, wife of Earl M. Brown of Towanda RR4, Liberty Corners, Monroe Township, passed away Wednesday morning, Aug. 23, 2000 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Born October 6, 1936, in Monroeton, she was a daughter of the late T. Otho and Eva Agnes Northrup Wiggins. Patricia was a graduate of Towanda High School Class of 1954. On dec. 26, 1954, in Monroeton, she married Earl M. Brown. In early years Patricia was employed by Penelec in Towanda. Her main interest in life encompassed her family, grandsons, flower garden and her pets. Patricia was a member of the Liberty Corners United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women and was a 40-year member of the Liberty Corners Grange. Surviving are her husband of 45 years. Earl M. Brown, at home; a daughter; Wendy Brown of Ulster; two daughters and sons-in-law; Laurie and Harry Kinsman of Ulster and Darlene and John Reynold of Newport, N.J.; a son, David Brown of Troy; four grandsons; Eric and Dane Kinsman and Christopher and Corey Bailey; special family members; Mark and Dawn Bailey of Towanda; a sister, Rowena McCarty of Monroeton; a sister and brother-in-law; Donna and Clark Iddings of Phelps, N.Y.; a brother and sister-in-la; Carlton and Sharon Wiggins of Stevensville RR1; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Janet Natalie Brown, on Jan. 9, 1996; her mother, Eva Agnes Wiggins, on March 5, 2000; her father, T. Otho Wiggins, on Feb. 23, 1964; and a sister, Susan Brown, on June 12, 1994. The funeral service will be held Friday, Aug. 25, 2000, at 3 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with her pastor, A. Michele Somerville, officiating. Interment will be in the Liberty Corners Cemetery, Monroe Township. The family will receive friends this evening from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Friday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the American Diabetes Association, Kirby Health Center Annex, North Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa. in Mrs. Brown’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
WOOD –HELEN WOOD IRVINE BISHOP, 89 of the Colonial Towers, Towanda passed away on Thursday evening, May23, 2002 at Memorial Hospital, Towanda. Born Dec. 5, 1912 at Barclay Mountain, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary Louise Verjason Wood. In early years, Helen was employed by the Berlinger Silk Mill in Towanda and by the Towanda Folding Box Co. She was later employed by ANSCO Corp. in Binghamton, N.Y. Helen was always willing to help her family and others in any way she could. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, fishing and sewing. Surviving are: her children, Marilyn Waluk and her husband, Thomas Waluk of Wyalusing RR 3, Donald Irvine of Towanda RR 2, Ronald Irvine and his wife, Nancy Irvine of Towanda RR 6 and Robert Irvine and his wife, Marion Irvine of Towanda RR 2; stepchildren, Betty Sweet and her husband, Robert Sweet of San Diego, Calif., Joyce Bishop Carola and her husband, Andy Carola of Sayre RR 1 and Jack Bishop and his wife, Irene Bishop of Ulster; grandchildren, Brian and Sheli Waluk of Wyalusing RR 3, David Waluk of Wyalusing RR 3, Gerald and Tina Irvine of Monroeton, Ronald and Michelle Irvine of Towanda RR 4, James and Karen Irvine of Dover, Del., Debra and Ray White of Towanda RR 4, Cindy and Jazz Sheets of Towanda RR 6 and Terrie and Ralph Schoonover of Towanda RR 2; step-grandchildren, Terry and Mary Cook of Towanda, William and Belinda Cook of Milan, James and Heidi Cook of Towanda, Mary Kathryn and Richard Horton of Litchfield, Steven and Teri Bishop of Ulster, Donald and Veronica Bishop of Ulster, Andrew and Jackie Bishop of Ulster and Sheri and Franklin Walker of Ulster; 20 great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; sisters, Hettie Johnson of Durell, Marjorie Elliott and her husband, Wilbur Elliott of Towanda RR 4 and Mabel Spencer of Ulster RR 2 and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Charles Henry Irvine on Jan. 15, 1959 and Chauncey I. Bishop on April 1, 1991; a daughter-in-law, Odessa Irvine; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Nellie and John Titchen and Lucy and John Heath; a sister, Myrtle Wood; a brother and sister-in-law, Edward and Florence Wood; a brother, David Wood and two brothers-in-law, Emmitt Spencer and Francis Johnson. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 28 at 1 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda with the Rev. Roger Griffith, pastor of the Wysox Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment will be in the Liberty Corners Cemetery, Monroe Township. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Wysox Presbyterian Church in care of Margaret Gordon, RR 2, Box 260, Wysox, Pa. or to the Towanda Public Library, 104 Main St., Towanda, Pa. in Mrs. Bishop’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review
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