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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) |
AKERS –PAULINE AKERS BENNETT, age 95, of French Asylum, went to meet her Lord on Monday, Oct. 25, 2004, while at the Skilled Nursing Unit in Towanda. She was born on Aug. 18, 1909, in Glenburn, Pa., a daughter of Frank and Clara Carpenter Akers. On Feb. 3, 1926, she married Wesley Bennett. Her husband preceded her in death on Feb. 11, 1976. Pauline was a member of the Moxie Community Church. She did housework for many people in the Wyalusing and Towanda area for many years. She is survived by three daughters, Eleanor Cobb of LeRaysville, Marion Strope Allen of Hesperia, Ca., and Geraldine (Robert) Mosier of Towanda; four grandchildren, Cindy (Mike) Strope Schalfer of Hesperia, Ca., Wesley (Barba) Mosier of Towanda, Pauline (Paula) Wooster of Hop Bottom, and Daryl (Jodi) Cobb of New Castle, Pa.; 11 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; and by many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by Baby Boy Mosier, 1951; Wynn Mosier, 1964; Eugene (Butch) Strope, 1987; David Cobb, 1999; and sons-in-laws, Floyd (Flip) Strope in 1962, Thomas Allen in 2000, and James Cobb in 2004; one brother, William Akers; and two sisters, Caroline Dalsandro and Louise Crocker. A graveside funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30, in the New Era Cemetery, with the Rev. Jean Montgomery, pastor, of the French Asylum Methodist Church, officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to the Wysox Ambulance Association, or the French Asylum Methodist Church, in Pauline Bennett’s memory. Arrangements have been entrusted to the McHenry Funeral Home, 106 Church St., Wyalusing, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review.
EDWARD L. ALLEN, 75, of 113 North St., Athens, Pa., died Monday Nov. 8, 1999, at the Sayre House after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s. Born June 2, 1924, in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the youngest son of John and Christine Brown Allen. He graduated from Brewster, N.Y., High School in 1942 and enlisted in the Army Air Corps the following October. He served as engineer gunner on B-24s in the 8th and 15th Air Corps in England and Italy. He earned the EAME Ribbon with one Bronze Star; the Air Medal with Three OLC, five Bronze Stars to ETO Ribbon, one Overseas Bar, and the Unit Citation. These were all for World War II. In Korea he served with X Corps Artillery for more than 16 months, where he earned the Korean Service Medal with five Bronze Stars. Upon returning home; he married his former classmate Charleen Post on Nov. 4, 1944, at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Brewster, N.Y. He graduated from Mansfield University in August 1958, then worked for Ingersoll-Rand for several years and retired as senior product designer for Daron Precision Instruments, Binghamton, N.Y. He was a good husband, a good father and he loved his Brittany Spaniel dogs, and his black 750 Honda. He is a member of the Skiff Bower Post No. 1536 VFW, Sayre, and the Athens United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of 55 years. Charleen, at home; his daughters and sons-in-law, Laura and Gary Carlin of East Athens, Pa., and Barbara and Kevin Lessig of Sinking Spring, Pa.; his son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Milly Allen of Ridgebury, Pa.; a brother and his wife, John Allen of Florida; 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and two nephews. Family and friends may call Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 S. Main St. Athens, Pa. Funeral and committal services will be held Thursday at the funeral home at 1 p.m. with his pastor, the Rev. Donald Anderson, officiating. Burial will be at a later time in the New Era Cemetery, New Era, Pa. Full military honors will be accorded by the Skiff Bower Post No. 1536 VFW of Sayre on Wednesday evening. Memorial donations may be made to the Sayre house, 1001 N. Elmer Ave., Sayre, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review.
BATES –HAZEL LOUVISA CANFIELD, 85, of New Albany passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 1993, at Memorial Hospital, in North Towanda. Born on June 11, 1908, in Terry Township, Bradford County, she was the daughter of the late William and Ada Roberts Bates. Mrs. Canfield was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Claude Canfield, in 1975. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Claudia, and son, Edward. Hazel was a member of the Moxie Community Christian Church. She will be greatly miss by her many loved ones and friends. Surviving are two sons; Duane and Elaine Canfield, Vernon, granddaughter Leslie and grandson Keegan Canfield, all of New Albany; three daughters; Mrs. Russell (Jeannetta) Wells of Mew Albany, Mrs. Joseph (Virginia) Bell of Auburn Center, Pa., and Mrs. Allison (Leila) Steele of Greene, N.Y.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held on Friday, Oct. 8, 1993, at 2 p.m. in the New Era Church, New Era, with the Rev. Karl R. Herman, pastor officiating. Interment will be in the New Era Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to call on Thursday evening, Oct 7, 1993, at the Kerr-McHenry Funeral Home, 106 Church St., Wyalusing, from 7 to 9 p.m. –Towanda Daily Review
BEEMAN –ELIZABETH M. MORNINGSTAR, 72, of New Albany RD 2, Terry Township passed away on Monday afternoon, June 17, 1991, at Towanda Memorial Hospital following a heart attack. She was born in New Era, Bradford County, on Nov. 188, 1981, the daughter of the late Stephen and Kathrine Hunsinger Beeman. Elizabeth was a lifetime resident of Bradford County attended the New Era United Methodist Church for years. Her main love in life was her home and her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wane F. Morningstar, in 1987. She left surviving her three daughters, Mrs. Jack (Betty) Bennett of Monroeton, Mrs. William (Sally) Gardner of New Albany RD 2 and Mrs. Carl (Barbara) Johnson of Athens; one son, Richard Morningstar of Overton; three sisters, Mrs. Stella Lewis of Fountain, Fla., Mrs. Richard (Beatrice) Armstrong of Waverly and Mrs. Gladys Beeman of Sayre; one brother, Herman Beeman of Elmira; a half-brother, William Thompkins of Waverly; 17 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was also predeceased by a son, Frederick and a daughter, Joan. Funeral and committal services will be held Friday, June 21, at 11 a.m. in the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore, with the Rev. Emmalou Kirchmeier, pastor of the Monroeton United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in the New Era Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, Dushore, on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the New Albany Library in Mrs. Morningstar’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review
COVEY WALTER
Walter Covey, formerly of New Era, died in Burlington on Sunday March
3, 1912 and was buried at the former place the following Tuesday.
He was 75 years of age.
FRUTCHEY Jones, Frances Lillian- 98 ½, better known as “Mother Jones” of New Era passed away Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Hardenstine, after a short illness. She was born on August 28, 1848, at Terrytown, Pa. and had been in fine health until last week, when she was taken ill. She was a lifelong resident of New Era. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Frank D Hardenstine, with whom she lived, Mrs. Jennie Brown of New Brunswick, NJ., Mrs. Mary Stroud of Oneida, NY; one son, J L Jones of Athens; 28 grandchildren. 51 great grandchildren and 18 great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 5, with prayer for the immediate family at 1:30 at the home of Mrs. Hardenstine and further services at the New Era Church. Rev. F L Turner will officiate. Burial will be at New Era.
FRUTCHEY - JONES Mrs. Frances L-Funeral services for Mrs. Frances L Jones of New Era were held Wednesday afternoon, March 5 with prayer at 1:30 o’clock at the New Era church with Rev. Frederick L Turner officiating. Burial was in the New Era cemetery.
DONALD R. GOWIN, 73, of New Albany RR 2, Albany Township passed away Saturday evening, Jan. 15, 2005, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pa. Born March 27, 1931, in Sayre, he was the son of the late Leonard Gowin and Saide Vargason Gowin. Donald attended the Towanda Area Schools and was a self-employed truck driver in the area for most of his life. Donald enjoyed playing cards and fishing. Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Clara Martin Gowin, at home; his children, Pamela Jean Lee and her husband, Rodney Lee, of Monroeton, Gregory Dale Gowin and his wife, Karen Gowin, of New Albany, Gordon Ray Gowin and his wife, Cathy Gowin, of Monroeton, and Holly Irene Stark and her husband, Richard Stark, of Meshoppen; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a sister, Arlie Bricka and her husband, Albert Bricka, of Horseheads, N.Y.; three aunts, Lillian Turner of Sayre, Florence Smith of Towanda and June Cory of Wysox; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Roberta Elizabeth Shrimp, on Jan. 4, 1987; a sister, Sadie Louise Kasson; a twin brother, Ronald Gowin; and brothers Leonard Gowin Jr., Albert Gowin and Wallace Gowin. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, Jan. 18, at 1 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with the Rev. Ronald Troup, pastor of the New Albany Parish, officiating. Interment will follow in the New Era Cemetery, Terry Township. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the New Albany, P.O. Box 19, New Albany; Pa. in Donald R. Gowin’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
HANSELL, Miss Olive of Towanda RD 1 Dies at Age of 46 - Miss Olive Mae (Beebes) Hansell, 46, of Towanda RD 1 died at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre early Thursday afternoon. She had been critically ill there since Saturday.Miss Hansell was born in New Era. She attended grammar school there and then enrolled in New Albany High School from which she was graduated in 1938. Continuing her formal education, she entered Mary Washington College at Fredericksburg, VA, from which she graduated.From 1943 to 1944, Miss Hansell was employed in the Sayre Schools System as a physical education teacher. At the end of her year's teaching she enlisted in the WAVES and after her honorable discharge by the Navy, was employed by the Bradford County Board of Public Assistance. This was from 1947 to 1950. She then entered the employ of the Bradford County Child Welfare Service in the capacity until 1963 when she resigned to return to the Board of Public Assistance, State Dept. of Welfare. She was employed there at the time of her death.She was a member of the New Albany Baptist Church and of Towanda Post No. 42, American Legion, by virtue of her Navy service during World War 2.Surviving are: her mother, Mrs. Milded Horton Hansell of Athens; a sister, Mrs. Charles R. Snyder of Athens; two nieces, Terry and Luanne Snyder of Athens; an aunt, Mrs. Leonard Eddy of South Waverly; an uncle, Dr. George R. Horton of Greenwood Lake, NJ; several cousins.Few in the Towanda community were aware of the seriousness of Miss Hansell's illness and her passing has brought shock and grief to many. She possessed many friends here who will recall her graciousness, her kindness, her deep sincerity. She was a quiet person, but very loyal and always deeply earnest.Funeral services will be held at the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 South Main St., Athens, Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Frederick S. Price, pastor of the Athens Presbyterian Church will officiate and burial will be int he New Era Cemetery.
HARDENSTINE –IDA M. WELLS, 85, formerly of Powell, Towanda, and the Calkins Trailer Court, Troy RD 3, died Tuesday morning, April 18, 1989 at the LaPorte United Methodist Home following a long period of deteriorating health. Born Nov. 3, 1903 in LaJose, Clearfield County, Pa., she was a daughter of Peter and Alice Gowan Hardenstine. On May 26, 1923 she married George Victor Wells. He preceded her in death on June 28, 1980. Mrs. Wells was employed for 14 years by the former W. T. Grant Store in Towanda, retiring from there in 1964. Ida’s main interest in life surrounded her home and family. She was a member of the Powell United Methodist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. James (Marilyn) Raub of Gillett RD 2; three sons, Gerald of Towanda RD 1, Gary of Wyalusing RD 2; George D. of Burlington; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Loretta Hatt of Corning, N.Y.; a brother, Paul Hardenstine of Elmira, N.Y.; two sisters-in-law, Leona Wells of Vestal, N.Y.; Dorothy Smith of Wyalusing. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Jason Morse. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Emma Lou Kirchmeirer officiating. Interment will be in the New Era Cemetery. The family requests memorials be directed to the Powell United Methodist Church in Mrs. Well’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review
H. DEAN HOYT
H. Dean Hoyt, 73, New Albany RR 2, died at his home Monday, July
27, 1992 following a lingering illness. He was born on December 10, 1918
in Albany Township, the son of the late Edwin and Anna Crandall Hoyt. Mr.
Hoyt was a lifetime resident of Albany Township. In addition to farming,
he was employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation as a bridge
foreman and was assistant supervisor of highways in Bradford County prior
to his retirement in 1983. He is survived by his wife, the former Sarah
Crandal Hoyt, at home; daughters, Susan Turnbull of Damascus, MD and Gwen
Durante of Berwyn, PA; sons, Edwin of Cooper City, FL, Fred of Rowley,
MA, Reese of Clinton, PA, Roger of New Albany and Terry of New Albany;
sisters, Iva Dibble of Towanda and Louise Spencer of New Albany; a brother
and sister-in-law, Elbert and Edith Hoyt of Big Pond; 14 grandchildren.
Funeral services were held July 30 at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home
in Dushore with the Rev. Robert W. Martin officiating and burial to be
in the New Era Cemetery. (TGR, Thursday, August 6, 1992)
Morris J. MESSERSMITH
Died: Sunday, October 28, 2001
Age: 81 Wyalusing Rocket Courier
Morris J. Messersmith, New Era, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2001
at the Bradford County Manor. He was born June 5, 1920 in Wyalusing. Morris
was retired from the U.S. Army. He was a Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
1568 commander for three years, bartender at the Elks Club in Towanda for
13 years. He was a retired master sergeant, serving in the U.S. Army for
27 years. He served in WWII and Korea twice. He earned the Korean Service
Medal, Distinguished Unit Citation, three Bronze Campaign stars, the European
North African medal, Eastern Service medal, two Bronze Stars, the Purple
Heart, two Oakleaf clusters, the Silver Star, the Bronze Star Medal for
Valor, the Combat Infantry Badge Second Award and the Good Conduct Medal.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth, of New Era; one daughter, Gloria Joy
of Alabama; two sons, Daniel and Donald Gilbert of California; eight grandchildren;
eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Betty Sullivan of New York. He was
predeceased by three brothers, Albert, Donald and Karl; his father and
mother, Albert and Lillian (Abrams) Messersmith. A private service will
be held at the New Era Cemetery, New Era, at the convenience of the family.
HARRY E. MINIER JR., 35, of Terry Township died Wednesday morning, Nov. 25, 1987, as the result of a motor vehicle accident. Born in Sayre, May 16, 1952, son of Threresa Blasi and the late Harry E. Minier Sr. of LaPorte. He graduated from Sullivan County High School, a member of the Class of 1971. He was employed at Masonite Corp. for the past 13 years. He married the former Tina Barnett of Terry Township on Aug. 16, 1975. He was a member of the Bradford County Pool League and the Towanda Rod and Gun Club. He was also a member of the Masonite First Aid Team. Surviving are his spouse Tina, at home; sons; Shawn and Jason and a daughter Elese, all at home; his mother, Mrs. Theresa Minier of LaPorte; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Jennie Minier of Satterfield; three sisters; Mrs. Maria Potter of Forksville; Mrs. Jan Shoemaker of Muncy Valley; and Mrs. Monica McCarty of Leesburg, Va.; several aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father on May 16, 1987. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the P. Dean Home Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, with Rev. William G. Lewis, officiating. Interment will be in the New Era Cemetery. Friends may call Friday 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. –Towanda Daily Review.
RAUB - “Troy Gazette Register,” Thursday, February 6,
1997
James W. Raub, 53, of Gillett RR 2, PA passed away unexpectedly on
Monday, January 27, 1997. He was born June 11, 1943 in Canton, PA,
the son of Preston and Helen (Laninger) Raub. Jim served in the United
States Air Force during the Vietnam War and was a former member of the
Troy VFW Post. He was a member of the Austinville Union Church, the
National Rifle Association and the North American Hunting Club. He
was a former truck driver for Fred Hulslander Trucking; mechanic for Dairymple
in Elmira, NY; mechanic for Stanton Paving; truck driver for Flickinger’s
in Elmira and Louis Kingsley; owner and operator of Raub Trucking.
For the last six months he was employed with Omni Transport in Morrisville,
PA. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Marilyn Wells Corbin
Raub; son, John C. Raub, at home; stepsons, Todd (Vicki) Corbin and Keith
(Mary) Corbin, both of Sayre; and a special step-daughter, Beth Ann Corbin
and her finance, Robert Hyde of Elmira; father, Preston Raub of Troy; brother,
Larry (Harriet) Raub of Troy; sisters, Erma Morgan of Troy, Edna (Robert)
Jones of Troy, and Doris (Louis) Kingsley, East Smithfield; numerous nieces,
nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. He was predeceased in 1984 by
his mother, Helen Raub. Funeral services were held at the Vickery
Funeral Home in Troy on February 1 with the Rev. Kenneth Marple officiating
and burial to be in New Era Cemetery, New Era, PA. Memorials may
be directed to Marilyn Raub for their son, John C. Raub, RR 2, Box 822,
Gillett, PA 16925.
HAROLD M. ROBERTS JR., 47, of Terrytown, died Saturday morning, March 3, 1990 at his home, following a lengthy illness. He was born in Sayre on March 19, 1942, the son of the late Harold M. and Georgia E. Huffman Roberts. Mr. Roberts graduated from Wyalusing Valley High School and served with the U.S. Army in Okinawa from 1962 to 1965. He married the former Patricia A. Tillotson of Stevensville on Nov. 14, 1970. Mr. Roberts worked in construction and lumbering and was formerly employed by the Welles Mill Company of Wyalusing. He was currently employed by The Review. Mr. Roberts was a member of the Moxie Community Church and a member of the Wyalusing American Legion Post No. 534. He is survived by his wife, Patricia, at home; a son, Harold M. Roberts, III, at home; a daughter, Holly Roberts of New Albany; four brothers; James Howard Roberts and Lawrence Roberts, both a\of Anchorage, Alaska, Ralph and Keith Roberts, both of Wyalusing; three sisters; Mrs. Florence Campbell of New Albany, Mrs. Virginia Carter of Wyalusing; and Mrs. Linda Randal of Buffalo, N.Y.; a stepfather, Ralph Swope of Boonsborom, Md.; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother, Mrs. Georgia Roberts Swope on March 20, 1989. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 6, 1990 at the Moxie Community Church with the Rev. Thomas L. Henderson officiating. Interment will be in the New Era Cemetery. Graveside military services will be conducted by member of the Wyalusing American Legion Post No. 534. Friends may from 7-9 p.m. Monday of the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 1 Grovedale Lane, Wyalusing. The family will provide the flowers and memorials are directed to the Wyalusing Ambulance Association, Wyalusing. –Towanda Daily Review.
Keith Elden ROBERTS, 63, of Paradise Road, Terry Township, PA, passed away peacefully, with his family at his side on Tuesday, March 16, 2004 at home. He was born Dec. 29, 1940 at home in Terry Township, a son of the late Harold M. and Georgia Huffman Roberts. He graduated from the Wyalusing Valley Jr.-Sr. High School, Class of 1958. On March 11, 1972, he married the former Susan I. Johnson of Wyalusing. He was employed in the maintenance department of CraftMaster (formerly Masonite and International Papers) for the past 38 years. He was a member of the Sons of American Legion Squadron #534 of Wyalusing, the Towanda Gun Club and the New Era United Methodist Church. Keith loved his family, fishing, hunting, farming and his dog “Bo.” He and his wife had farmed his grandfather’s farm since their marriage. Surviving are his spouse, Susan, at home; sons, Brian K. Roberts, Wyalusing, Michael W. Roberts and fiancée, Susan Ackley, Towanda, Eric Roberts, Texas; a step-son, Lowell Burt, Somerset; two brothers and sisters-in-law, James H and Cathy Roberts, Anchorage, AK, Lawrence and Debra Roberts, Wyalusing; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Florence and Edmund Campbell, Wyalusing, Virginia and John Carter, Wyalusing, Linda and James Randal, Buffalo, NY; his grandchildren: Josyln Sue Roberts, Mindy Rose Burt, Nicole Christine Burt and Jessica Heath. He is also survived by his loving in-laws, the Johnson family, to whom he meant so much and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Harold Roberts, Jr. in 1990, Ralph V. Roberts in 1993 and an infant son in 1974. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 20 at 11 a.m. at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 1 Grovedale Lane, Wyalusing, with the Rev. Dennis W. Fox, his pastor, officiating. Interment will be in the New Era Cemetery. Friends may call at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home on Friday, March 19 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The family will provide flowers and asks that memorials be directed to the American Cancer Society, Bradford County Chapter, 1948 Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701.
RALPH VERNON ROBERTS, 59, of Terry Township, Bradford County, passed away at home on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1993. He was born Feb. 16, 1934, on Norway Ridge, Terry Township, son of the late Harold M. and Georgia E. Huffman Roberts Sr. He attended the Wyalusing High School and entered the U.S. Navy, serving eight years during the Korean Conflict as an ordinance specialist. He was a union carpenter for over 30 years working throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania and Southern Tier of New York. He retired as a supervisor from the Dickerson Construction Company of Elmira. He was a member of the New Era United Methodist Church and a member of Wyalusing Lodge No. 618 F.&A.M., Wyalusing American Legion Post No. 534 and V.F.W. Post 6072, Asylum. He was also a member of Carpenters Union Local 514 of Wilkes-Barre for over 30 years. Surviving are his spouse, the former Bernice Cymond, at home; a son, Ralph Roberts Jr. of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., a stepson, Arthur Johnson Jr. of Wilkes-Barre; daughters, Mrs. Drema (Michael) Corbett of Oakland, Calif.; Mrs. Debra Roberts of Herrickville, Mrs. Darlene Whiddon of Saranac Lake, N.Y.; Mrs. Pamela (James III) Moran of Bremerton, Wash; stepdaughters, Mrs. Glenda (Joseph) Fleming of Moosic; Ms. Sandra Johnson of Bloomsburg; brothers and sisters-in-law James and Cathy Roberts of Anchorage, Ark.; Keith and Sue Roberts of Wyalusing; and Larry and Debra Roberts of Wyalusing; sisters and brothers-in-law, Florence and Edmund Campbell and Virginia and John Carter, all of Wyalusing, Linda and James Randal of Buffalo, N.Y.; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two sons, Paul in 1992 and Donald Byrd in 1969, and a brother Harold Jr. in 1990. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 23, 1993, at 11 a.m. at the New Era United Methodist Church, with Rev. Karl Herman, his pastor officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. Friends may call at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 1 Grovedale Lane, Wyalusing on Friday, Oct. 22, 1993 from 7 to 9 p.m. Masonic funeral services will be held by member of Wyalusing Lodge No. 618 F.&A.M. on Friday evening at 7:30 at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home. Graveside military services will be conducted by members of Wyalusing Post No. 534 American Legion. –Towanda Daily Review.
SALSBURY –MRS. PEARL MARIE SALSBURY JOHNSON age 81 of Wilmot Township, Bradford County, passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2007 at the Highlands Care Center in LaPorte, where she was a patient since Feb. 7. Pearl had been residing at the Wyalusing Personal Care Home for the past four and one-half years. Pearl was born in New Era, Pa. on Jan. 19, 1926, a daughter of the late James and Lettie Drake Salsbury. She was married to Clinton C. Johnson, who predeceased her on Aug. 7, 1969. Pearl was employed by the former Herman Rynveld Son's Corp in New Albany and later at the Endicott-Johnson Shoe Mfg. Co. of Mildred, Pa. Pearl was a loving spouse, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Surviving: Five sons, George C. Johnson, Eugene W. Johnson, Larry Johnson, Jeffrey Johnson, Richard L. Johnson; fourteen grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren, and two nieces, and special friends, Mike & Flora Arenda, Mildred, Pa., and Norma Shaffer and Sandy Worrell of Wyalusing, Pa. and Martha Charland, of New Albany, Pa. She was predeceased by a son, Howard Edward Johnson, on Aug. 10, 1999, and a brother, John Salsbury; a sister, Marguerite Molyneux and a granddaughter Tara L. Johnson. At Pearl's request there will be no viewing or flowers and services will be private at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in the New Era Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review
SCHRIMP, ROBERTA, Roberta Elizabeth Schrimp, 12, of New Albany died January 4, 1987 at the home of Mary Jane Young in Athens following an extended period of deteriorating health. She was born December 1, 1974 in Troy, the daughter of Robert C. and Pamela Gowin Schrimp. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a sister and three brothers; maternal grandparents, Donald and Clara Gowin of New Albany, RD2; paternal grandmother, Dorothy Schrimp of Dushore, RD2; maternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brown of Monroeton, RD1; maternal great-great grandmother, Pearl Brown of Bradford County Manor; several aunts, uncles and cousins. A private funeral service was held January 6 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home in Towanda with Pastor Dennis Fox of the Heritage Bible Church officiating and burial to be in the New Era Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the pediatric fifth floor of the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre in Roberta’s memory. (TGR Jan. 8, 1987)
CARL R. STANTON, 67 of 108 Marsh St., Wyalusing passed away on Saturday, March 19, 1994 at Memorial Hospital in Towanda following an extended illness. Born on Aug. 22, 1927 in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pa., he was the son of the late John J. and Lydia Goodwin Stanton. In his early years he was engaged in farming with his father. He later was a truck driver and heavy-equipment operator. Carl enjoyed fishing, especial time spent up north. Surviving are four children and their spouses; Jay and Sue Stanton of Wilmot, Bonnie and Lonzo Gibbs of Clarksville, Tenn., JoAnne and Charles Beers of Monroeton RR 1 and Karl and Jill Stanton of Mehoopany; one brother, Louis Stanton of Rushville; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Amy Stanton on Dec. 25, 1960; four brothers, Ira, Leon, Paul and Ralph; and two sisters, Iona Coleman and Jenny Mason. A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in the New Era Cemetery. The family requests that donations or contributions be made to the Wyalusing Ambulance Assoc. in Carl’s memory. Arrangements are by the Kerr-McHenry Funeral Home, 106 Church St., Wyalusing. –Towanda Daily Review
TUTTLE ROBERT E.
Daily Review on 10/28/2007.
Robert E. Tuttle, 74, of Wyalusing RR 2, Terry Township, Pa., passed
away Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa.
Born March 18, 1933, in Hollenback, Wilmot Township, Pa., he was the son
of the late Paul Tuttle and Vivian Dower Tuttle. Robert was a graduate
of Wyalusing High School Class of 1951 and was a veteran of the Korean
War, having served in the U.S. Army. In early years, Robert was employed
by Remington Rand in Elmira, N.Y., National Homes in Horseheads, N.Y.,
and by Corning Glass in Corning, N.Y. He was later employed by the American
Meter Company in Wyalusing for 10 years and by Procter and Gamble in Mehoopany,
Pa., for 27 years until his retirement in September of 1993. Robert
was a member of the Wilmot Fire Company and American Legion Post No. 510
in Black Walnut, Pa. He is survived by: his sons and daughters-in-law,
Timothy and Deborah Tuttle of Towanda RR 4, Paul and Dawn Tuttle of Wyalusing
RR 2, Mitchell and Dawn Tuttle of Sugar Run, Jay Tuttle of Sugar Run and
Blair Tuttle of Lowell, Vt.; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren;
sisters, Betty Howard of Jenningsville and Louella Franklin of Sugar Run;
and several nieces, nephews and cousins In addition to his parents,
he was preceded in death by his wife, Esther Hebel Tuttle, on June 10,
1993, and by his sisters, Marie Moody and Ernestine Hewitt. A memorial
service will be held at noon Tuesday, Oct. 30, at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral
Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa., with the Rev. John Dabback, pastor of
the Sugar Run Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be in the
New Era Cemetery, Terry Township. In lieu of flowers the family suggests
that memorial contributions be directed to the Wilmot Fire Company, Sugar
Run, Pa. 18846, or to the Sugar Run Presbyterian Church, Sugar Run, Pa.
18846, or to the Arthritis Foundation, Northeast Pennsylvania Unit, Kirby
Health Center, 71 Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18701, in Robert E. Tuttle's
memory. Submitted by Carol Hoose Brotzman
JOE M. VARGASON, 69 of Maine, N.Y., died unexpectedly Saturday morning, June 30, 2001 while directing traffic in the line of duty as a volunteer Fire-Police officer for the Maine Volunteer Fired Department. Joe was a retired employee of Amphenol-Cadres, Inc. with 34 years of service. He was also a veteran of the Korean War having served with the U.S. Army. He was a 26-year member of the Maine Volunteer Fire Department and a member and past-commander of the Maine American Legion Post 1390. He was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Maj. Ray H. Humphrey Post 1449, Endicott, N.Y. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved animals. Joe took immense enjoyment in his grandson Zachary and could be seen all over the Town of Maine with him, going to the post office and playground. He was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Sarah Vargason. He is survived by his wife, Aline Vargason of Maine, N.Y.; daughters and a son-in-law, Jo-An Vargason of Maine, N.Y., Darlene and Henry Bowell of Maine, N.Y.; grandson, Zachary Bowell of Maine, N.Y.; brother, Jack Vargason of Vestal, N.Y.; stepbrother, Walter McHale of Owego, N.Y.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 3, 2001 at 10 a.m. at the Coleman and Daniels Funeral Home, Inc., 3000 E. Main St., Endicott, N.Y. The Rev. Thomas F. Keating, pastor of Most Holy Rosary Church, Maine, N.Y. will officiate. Burial will be in the New Era Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers those wishing may make contributions in his memory to the Maine Volunteer Emergency Squad, PO Box 157, Maine, NY. –Towanda Daily Review
WASHBURN –JEANNETTA ROSE WASHBURN (CANFIELD) WELLS, age 74, died unexpectedly at her home on April 10, 2005. She was the widow of Russell M. Wells, who preceded her in death on July 4, 2003. Born July 15, 1930 at the “home place” in Moxie, she was the oldest daughter of Hazel Bates Washburn Canfield and Robert F. Washburn of Johnson City, N.Y. She was raised by her mother and stepfather, Claude F. Canfield. She never truly met her real father until she was 42. She often said after meeting him and her stepmother, Louise, I’m lucky I have two mothers, and two fathers. She attended Wyalusing schools before leaving home to work in Towanda at the silk mill. She was later employed by Dushore Lingerie and Sulcraft in Dushore. Jeannetta became a military wife and spent 25 years traveling the United States with her husband and family. They were stationed at Carlisle, Pa.; Maryland, Ohio, Texas, Alaska and Georgia. Upon moving back to Pennsylvania, she returned to work at Sulcraft and worked there until its closing in 1980. She was thereafter employed by Rynveld’s in New Albany, until poor health forced her to retire. Jeannetta’s life was her home and family and beloved pets. She and Russell loved to travel and continued to do so unit his health would no longer permit it. She was a fabulous cook and everyone will miss those “goody” boxes at Christmas that were filled with wonderful cookies and breads, mouth-watering fudge and cans of party mix. She loved to sew and made beautiful patchwork hand-tied quilts. This year for Christmas each one of her children and spouses and each grandchild and great-grandchild received a quilt. They all have whimsical flopped-eared rabbits with their own special clothes, bride and groom, hikers, hunters, nurses. She had a special creative gift and a big heart and loved to give. She is survived by her sons; Lyle Wells and Virginia Ross of Wyalusing and Eugene Wells of New Albany; a daughter, Valinda Wells Pointek and Siegfried Zebe of Friendsville; a daughter-in-law, Sopon Wells of Campton; her grandchildren, Matthew and Cheri Wells Fagan of Bloomsburg, Pa., Adam and Amber Williams Wells of Wilmot, David and Beck Donovan Shores of Rome, Amy Donovan of Dushore, Candace Wells and Zachariah Wells; a step-granddaughter, Misty Walters Smith and Al Johnson; and great-grandchildren, Tristen and Terry Shores, Nathaniel and Eric Donovan, Niles Lee, Sierra Smith, Shelby Johnson and Lila Bowen. In addition to her beloved husband and both sets of parents, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Claudia Canfield, a brother, Edward Canfield; two sons, Jesse Llewellyn Wells and Michael Bruce Wells; a grandson, Eric Russell Donovan; a great-granddaughter, Jeslyn Rose Aepph, and a special brother-in-law, Samuel Barnett. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, in the McHenry Funeral Home, 106 Church St., Wyalusing. Friends and family are invited to call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13, at McHenry’s in Wyalusing. Interment will follow in the New Era Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice in Jeannetta R. Wells’ memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
GEORGE D. WELLS, 47 of Burlington formerly of Luthers Mills and Towanda died unexpectedly Friday, July 12, 1991 at his home following a heart attack. Born March 31, 1944 in Towanda he was a son of the late George V. and Ida Hardenstine Wells. George was a graduate of Towanda High School, class of 1963 and was later employed by Westinghouse in Horseheads for several years. At the time of his death he was employed by E.I. DuPont in Towanda for 21 years. Mr. Wells was a member of the Franklin Steam Engine Company of Towanda and a member of the Monroeton Rod and Gun Club. George was well-known throughout the area and possessed many friends. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and the outdoors. Surviving are three sons, Frank, Michael and Thomas Wells, all of Troy; a sister, Marilyn Raub of Gillett RD 2; two brothers, Gerald Wells of Sasco and Gary Wells of New Era; an uncle, Paul Hardenstine of Elmira; an aunt, Aretta Hatt of Elmira; several nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. The funeral will be held Thursday, July 18 at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. John Feaster, pastor of the Luthers Mills United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in the New Era Cemetery. –Towanda Daily Review
GERALD T. WELLS, 58 of Saco, Towanda RR 1 died Monday afternoon, Nov. 27, 1995 as a result of a heart attack suffered while hunting in Overton Township, Bradford County. Born March 20, 1937 in Towanda he was a son of George V. and Ida M. Hardenstine Wells. Gerald was a graduate of the Towanda High School Class of 1955. In early years he was employed by King and King Furniture in Towanda, C.M. Thompson Oil Co. and Sylvania Electric in Towanda. He owned and operated a dairy farm in Franklindale from 1964 to 1972. From April of 1973 to 19882 he drove truck for Daily Express. Later Gerald went into business for himself, operating Wells Truck and Auto Service in Saco until the time of his death. In January of 1970 he married the former Caryl Tewksbury. Mr. Wells was a member of the Sullivan Trail Rod and Gun Club, Towanda Rifle and Pistol Club, Waverly Sportsman Club, Sayre Sportsman Club, National Rifle Association and was an honorary member of the Pennsylvania Sheriffs Association. Surviving and his wife of over 25 years, Caryl Tewksbury Wells at home; a son and daughter-in-law, Gerald T. and Amy Wells Jr. of Mercur Hill; a son, John Well of Woodrige, N.Y.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and David Morse of Trout Run, Pa., Kathy and Walter Davis of Mercur; six grandsons; two granddaughters; a brother, Gary Wells of New Era, Pa.; a sister and brother-in-law, Marilyn and James Raub of Gillett RR 2 and an uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hardenstine of Elmira; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia A. Speer Wells on March 15, 1964; his father, George V. Wells on June 28, 1980; his mother, Ida M. Hardenstine Wells on April 18, 1989; a brother, George D. Wells on July 12, 1991; a grandson, Jason D. Wells on July 12, 1979. The funeral service will be held Friday, Dec. 1, 1995 at 1 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda with the Rev. Harry L. Ferguson officiating. Interment will be in the New Era Cemetery, New Era, Pa. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorials may be directed to: Sayre Sportsman’s Club for the Youth Hunters Education Program in care of David Hafer, RR 2, Box 359, Sayre, Pa. in Mr. Wells’ memory. –Towanda Daily Review
WELLS Marilyn L. RAUB, 59, of Pine City, NY, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2000 at her home. Born march 5, 1941 in Towanda, PA, she was the daughter of the late george and Ida Hardenstine Wells. She was the proprietor of Country Blossoms Flower Shop, Mosherville, PA and was also employed by the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA for many years. Marilyn was a member of the Westminister Presbyterian Church. Surviving are her children and spouses, Todd and Victoria Corbin of Sayre, PA, Keith and Mary Corbin of Sayre, PA, Beth Ann and Robert Hyde of Pine City, NY and John Raub of Pine City; a granddaughter; a brother, Gary Wells of New era, PA; several nieces and nephews; special friend, LaVerne Kingsley of East Smithfield. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Raub, 1997; and two brothers, Gerald Wells and George “Donnie” Wells. Funeral services were held May 20 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home in Towanda with the Rev. Cathy Stevenson Black, Pastor of the Westminister Presbyterian Church, Elmira, NY officiating and interment to be in the New Era Cemetery, New Era. Memorial contributions may be directed to Southern Tier Hospice, 244 West Water St., Elmira, NY 14901 in Mrs. Raub’s memory. “Troy Gazette-Register,” Troy, PA Thursday, May 25, 2000
Russell Mick WELLS
Daily Review July 6, 2003
Russell Mick Wells, age 76, passed away on July 4, 2003, at his home
in Evergreen. He was born November 15, 1926 in Homets Ferry, Pa., the son
of the late Mable and Leland Wells, Sr. Russell was a 24 year veteran of
the United States Army. He fought many battles in his life but none so
valiant as his battle with bladder cancer. On July 1, 1953, Russell married
Jeannetta (Washburn) Wells in the Moxie Community Church. It was a loving
and devoted marriage of 50 years. Russell joined the Army February 7, 1945
after a brief period as civilian, he re-entered the service in 1950. He
retired from the service in 1970. During his long career he was stationed
at Camp Wheeler, GA (basic training), Pittsburgh, California, Philippine
Islands, North Honschu, Japan, Fort Mead, MD, Hawaii, Fort Lewis in WA,
Bremer Haven and Lingroise, Germany (where he went to quartermaster school
to learn to cook and bake), Indiantown Gap, Manchester, England, Carlisle,
PA, Edgewood Arsenal, MD, Wilmington, OH, Korea, Fort Hood, TX, the Mohave
Desert (during the Cuban Crisis), Fort Richardson, AK (where he went to
"Knucklehead" school and earned his GED at the age of 32, an accomplishment
that brought him much pride), Fort Gordon, GA and Vietnam. Upon his retirement
he, Jeannetta and their four children settled in the Wyalusing/New Albany
area. Russell worked with his father-in-law Claude and brother-in-law Duane
Canfield logging. He also hauled grain. In 1973, he started working at
Masonite Corp., in Wysox. He worked there until 1986 when a debilitating
injury forced him into early retirement. This gave him more time to raise
his beautiful vegetable and flower gardens, livestock and his beloved pets.
His "pets" ranged from cats and dogs, to pot belly pigs, raccoons, and
squirrels. He and Jeannetta loved to cook and bake no one ever left their
table hungry. Russell also loved to hunt and fish. While stationed in Alaska
he enjoyed hunting moose and caribou. He also enjoyed time spent with his
family fishing for salmon and digging clams. Back in Pennsylvania he taught
each of his sons to handle a gun and a fishing pole (fishing was a sport
that Jeannetta and their daughter Valinda also enjoyed). He loved to travel
and he and Jeannetta continued to take trips as often as possible. In 1991
the couple and their granddaughter made the trek back to Alaska, across
Canada, then the West Coast back across the continent to the East Coast.
Russell loved to "pick" and tell stories. He was every ones favorite uncle
and Poppa. If you found a sick or injured animal Poppa would nurse it back
to health. If you had a fussy baby Poppa would lull it to sleep. He is
survived by his wife of 50 years, Jeannetta (Washburn) Wells. His four
children: Lyle Terry Wells and Virginia Ross, of New Era, Valinda (Wells
Donovan) Pointek and Siegfried Behe, of Friendsville, Michael Wells, of
Towanda, Eugene and Sopon Wells, of Evergreen; daughter-in-law: Beverly
(Chilson) Wells, of Franklindale; grandchildren: Adam and Amber (Williams)
Wells, of Laceyville, Cheri Wells, of Bloomsburg, Becky (Donovan) and David
Shores, of New Albany, Amy (Donovan) and Roland Aeppli, of Herrickville,
Ryan and Lori (Stanley) Donovan, of Dushore, Candace Wells, of Franklindale,
Zachariah Wells, of Towanda, PA; step grand daughter, Misty Smith and Al
Johnson, of Towanda; great grandchildren: Terry and Tristen Shores, of
New Albany, Nathaniel Donovan, of Dushore, Sierra Smith and Shelby Johnson,
of Towanda, PA, Lila Bowen, of New Albany; a special sister Shirley Barnett,
of Towanda, Jean Lee, of Massachusetts; brothers: Carl and (Loueva) Wells
of New Era, William (Mary) Wells, of New Albany, Ralph (Virginia) Wells
of Tunkhannock, sister-in-law: Mary Jane Wells, of Wilmot, Virginia (Joseph)
Bell, of South Auburn, Luila (Allison) Steele, of Green, NY, Jean Canfield,
of Towanda; brother-in-laws: Duane Canfield, of Moxie, Vernon Canfield,
of Moxie and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his
parents Mable and Leland Wells, Sr.; mother-in-laws and father-in-laws:
Claude and Hazel Canfield and Robert and Louise Washburn. His sisters and
their spouses: Marie Moore, Mildred Teeter, Evelyn Shedden, Beatrice Shedden;
brothers: Wayne Morningstar (and Elizabeth), Leland Wells, Jr., brother-in-law:
Edward Canfield; sisters- in- laws: Claudia Canfield, and Elaine Canfield.
A special brother in law Samuel Barnett (we know that they are up there
fishing and spoiling grand babies and sons). A son Jesse Llwellyn, 1954,
a grandson Eric Russell Donovan 1978, great granddaughter Jesslyn Rose
Aeppli, 2002. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 9, 2003,
at 1:00 p.m. in the McHenry Funeral Home, 106 Church Street, Wyalusing,
PA, with the Rev. Russell Pierce, pastor officiating. Interment will follow
in New Era Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to call on Wednesday,
at McHenry Funeral Home, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of funeral service.
Submitted by Carol Hoose Brotzman
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