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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) |
Robert S. Thomson, Jr.
March 8, 2002
Robert S. Thomson, Jr., 71, highly regarded dairy farmer and agricultural
advocate of Wyalusing RR4, Standing Stone Township, PA, died on Friday,
March 8, 2002 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Born Oct. 9,
1930 in Troy, NY, he was a son of the late Robert S., Sr. and Margaret
Davidson Thomson. He was a graduate of Cornell University in Ithaca, NY
where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Dairy Science. He served
as a First Lieutenant with the U. S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division during
the Korean Conflict. On Feb. 2, 1952 Robert married the former Olive Cochran
in Bethlehem. In 1955, Robert and Olive purchased their dairy farm now
known as the Tor Tamarack Farm in Standing Stone Township and were later
joined in partnership by their son, Keith. Mr. Thomson served as
a board member of the Eastern Milk Producers, 1988-1993; Milk Marketing,
Inc., 1994-1997; Dairy Farmers of America, 1998-2001. He served for 25
years as a delegate for Eastern Milk Producers; six years on the state
board of the Pennsylvania Council Cooperative Extension Association; 10
years on the State Board Pennsylvania Council of Farm Cooperatives and
12 years on the Bradford County Extension Board. Robert was board chairman
of Eastern Lab Service, a subsidiary of the Dairy Farmers of America/Northeast
Council. He also served as representative for the Dairy Farmers of America
for the Pennsylvania Council of Farm Organizations, the Environmental Policy
Committee of the National Council of Farm Cooperatives and the Livestock
Committee of the National Council of Farm Cooperatives. He was a member
of Christ Episcopal Church, Towanda, the Penn State Ag Council and the
Northeast Council of Dairy Farmers of America. Robert was a 40-year member
of the Towanda Lions Club and was a past president and honored recipient
of the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award. Surviving are his wife of 50
years, Olive Cochran Thomson, at home; four sons and daughters-in-law,
Robert S., III and Jo-Ellen Thomson, Hellertown, Keith M. and Traci Thomson
of Wysox RR2, Clay C. and Andrea Thomson of Newark, DE, Nelson H. and Mary
Thomson of Hillsboro, NJ; 12 grandchildren, Anita, Eric, Amy, Robert, IV,
Sean, Chase, Nathan, Caroline, Jacqueline, Alexandra, Owen and Emily; his
brother and sister-in-law, Parker D. and Vann Thomson of Coral Gables,
FL; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many good friends. The family
received friends on Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. at the home of Robert and Olive
Thomson in Standing Stone Township. A memorial service was held on
Monday, March 11 at 11 a.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, Main St., Towanda,
with the Rev. Maureen Hipple, rector, officiating. Interment was
in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Towanda. The family suggests that memorial
contributions be made to the Towanda Public Library, 104 Main St., Towanda,
PA 18848 or to the charity of one’s choice in Mr. Thomson’s memory. [WRC]
TRACEY - Burr Tracey. Funeral services for the late Burr Tracey will be held at the Christ Church on Friday morning at 10:30 o'clock with the Rev. Frank Allen officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery, Towanda. RHW. Towanda Daily Review, 19, Oct., 1923.
TRINE - Melvin D. Trine, 54, of Monroeton RR#1 (Powell) died
Friday Jan. 19, 1996, as a result of accidental drowning when flood waters
swept through Old Lycoming Township, Lycoming County, PA. Born Jan.
27, 1941, in Oxford, NY, he was a son of Rena MEAD and the late Melvin
N. TRINE. Melvin was a 1960 graduate of Towanda High School and later
served in the U.S. Air Force. On July 8, 1967, he married the former
Elizabeth BLISS at the Towanda First Methodist Church, Mr. Trine
was formerly employed as purchasing agent for Memorial Hospital in Towanda
for several years. He was well-known throughout Bradford County as
a hearing aid consultant for the Bennett Hearing Aid Company in Williamsport,
for a number of years. Fro the past 10 years Melvin was employed
as mamager for Shrin's Auto Mart in Williamsport. Melvin attended
the Independent Baptist Church in Towanda. Mr. Trine was an industrious
and skillful individual who pursued many interests in life. He was
an avid sports enthusiast and especially loved football. He possessed
great love for his family and many friends, who will fondly remember him
for his terrific, kind and outgoing personality. Surviving are his
wife, Elizabeth Bliss Trine at home; his mother and her husband, Rena Mead
Trine HOWELL and Robert Howell Of Port Byron, NY; a borther and sister-in-law,
Gerald and Linda Trine of Webster, NY; two sisters and brothers-in-law
Carolyn and Ray Browder of North Palm Beach, FL, and Peggy and Dale Horning
of Towanda: his mother-in-law, Betty Bliss of New Albany; and several nieces
and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Melvin N. Trine,
in June of 1982. The funeral and committal service will be held Thursday,
Jan 25, 1996, at 2 p.m. at the Independant Baptist Church, Towanda, with
Pastor Emeritus Darris Hauser and Pastor Donn Hauser officiating.
Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery Towanda, PA. The family will
recieve friends Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen
Funeral Home,, 217 York Ave., Towanda, and one hour prior to the service
Thursday afternoon at the church. The family suggest that memorials
may be directed to the Independent Baptist Church, 109 Cherry St. Towanda,
PA 18848, in Melvin D. Trine's memory. RHW. Towanda Daily Review
26 Jan. 1996. There is a picture of Mr. trine with the obit.
TUTTLE –JEAN M. ACKLEY, 77 of Ulster RR 2, (Smithfield Township),
Pa., died Sunday, April 15, 2007, at Memorial Hospital, North Towanda Township,
Pa. Born Feb. 17, 1930, in Towanda, Pa., she was the daughter of
the late Myron Tuttle and Helena Bailey Tuttle Wheeler. She was married
to George M. Ackley, who died on Dec. 1, 1979. After George's death
Jean was employed by the Bradford County Manor in West Burlington, Pa.,
and later by Guthrie Home Health Care. Jean was a volunteer at the
Manor for many years. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting and ceramics.
Surviving are: her children, Susan Finnerty and her husband, Galen Finnerty,
of Ulster, Pa., Paul Ackley and his wife, Bethea Ackley, of Ulster, Ronald
Ackley and his wife, Patty Ackley, of Ulster, Richard Ackley and his wife,
Mandy Ackley, of Richmond, Va., and Tammy Morgan and her husband, Brian
Morgan, of Troy, Pa.; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; her
sisters, Marguerite Eldred of Gillett, Pa., and Martha Burke and her husband,
Sherman Burke, of Towanda; and her brother, Richard Tuttle and his wife,
Laura Tuttle, of Trumansburg, N.Y. In addition to her husband, George
M. Ackley, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Edith Mitchell and
Patricia Darby and her brother Donald Tuttle. Private funeral services
will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be
private. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers the
family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Activities
Department at the Manor, RR3, Box 322, Troy, Pa. in Jean M. Ackley's memory.
Assisting the family with arrangements is the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home,
217 York Ave., Towanda. –Towanda Daily Review 4/17/2007 (Buried Oak
Hill Cemetery, Towanda)
Daily Review
William E. UNDERWOOD Jr., age 94, of Towanda died Wednesday,
Feb. 12, 2003. He was born in 1908 in Caiberrian, Cuba, the son of a United
States Army officer. Bill lived in numerous locations, including Panama,
and graduated from Dallas High School, Dallas, Texas, in 1927. Following
high school, he worked for a period of time at a cotton gin and then for
Acme Brick in the Dallas area. He went to work for the Southwestern Life
Insurance Co., Dallas, Texas, in 1938. Rising to the position of vice president
of data processing, he retired in 1972 after spending nearly 35 years in
the electronic data processing area. During his employment with the Southwestern
Life Insurance Co., Bill acquired a lasting friendship over the years with
fellow employee Ross Perot. He enjoyed retirement, living in Oak Cliff
and Grand Prairie, Texas, until 1979, when he and his late wife Dixie,
daughter of James and Clara Fox Dixon of Towanda, relocated to Gallatin,
Texas. In 1985, they relocated to Towanda, where he resided ever since.
Following the loss of Dixie in 1997, Bill was blessed to remarry in 1999
to the former Alice Mikus of Towanda. He happily spent the remainder of
his life under her loving care. Surviving are his wife, Alice, at home;
his daughter-in-law, LaWana Underwood of Austin, Texas; a grandson, Lt.
Col. William E. Underwood IV, USMC, his wife, Maxine, and two great-grandsons,
William E. Underwood V. and Trevor Michael Underwood of Fort Worth, Texas;
a granddaughter, Judith Louise Ritchie, and her husband, Steven, of Thorndale,
Texas; his stepdaughters and their spouses, Mary Therese Higgins and S.
Guy Higgins of Cyprus, Calif., Elizabeth A. Borresen and Chares W. Borresen
of Apple Valley, Minn., Rita M. Loughman of Scranton, Pa., and Monica M.
Berger and Ray E. Berger of Moon Township, Pa.; nine step-grandchildren;
one step-great-grandchild; his sisters-in-law, Florine Underwood of Dallas,
Texas, and Ruth Boyle of Milan; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Bill was preceded in death by Dixie, how died on Oct. 23, 1997, after a
lengthy illness; his son Col. William E. Underwood III, USAF (retired);
and his brother, Charles Underwood. A Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003, at 2 p.m. at SS. Peter and Paul Church,
Third Street, Towanda, with the Rev. Ronald Hughes as celebrant. Interment
will be later in Oak Hill Cemetery, Towanda. The family will receive friends
Friday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217
York Ave., Towanda. The family suggests that memorial contributions may
be directed to the SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 106 Third St., Towanda,
Pa. 18848, in Mr. Underwood's memory. Submitted by Carol Brotzman
EARL W. VANDERMARK, 56, of Hornbrook, Towanda RR 5, died Tuesday, May 21, 1991, at his home. Born Sept. 10, 1934, in Sayre, he was the only son of Ethel Snyder VanDerMark and the late Willard S. VanDerMark. He was a graduate of Towanda High School, class of 1955. Earl was employed by Benson Olds Buick Garage in Wysox for 19 years and was later employed by E.I.DuPont in Towanda for 16 years until his retirement in August 1989. Earl possessed a great interest in automobiles, car racing and antique cars. He is survived by five sons, Jerry of Huntington Beach, Calif., Terry of Pittsburgh, Jurt and Kirby, both of Rome, and Jeff of Macedonia; two granddaughters; his mother Ethel S. VanDerMark of Hornbrook; a very close friend Barbara Peterson of Hornbrook three aunts, Maretta Baker of Troy, N.Y., Bessie Hughey of Watkins Glen, N.Y., and Helen Fenton of Towanda; and several cousins. Private funeral services will be held Friday, May 24, at noon at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda, with the Rev. Kenneth Crain, pastor of the Windham Summit Bible Church, officiating. Interment will be in Oak Hill cemetery, Towanda. There will be no calling hours. Friends who wish may direct memorials to the charity or organization of one’s choice in Mr. VanDerMark’s memory.
VANDERPOOL –SHIRLEY A. FINNERTY, 72, wife of Martin Finnerty of Towanda RR 2, died suddenly on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2001 at the Arnot Ogden Hospital, Elmira, N.Y., of natural causes. Born Nov. 5, 1928 in Towanda, she was a daughter of the late Cleveland and Bertha Payne Vanderpool Sr. Shirley was a graduate of Towanda High School, class of 1946. On June 25, 1946, she married Martin Finnerty in Towanda. In earlier years, Shirley was employed by the Jennings Nursing Home, and other care homes in Towanda and later was employed by GTE-Sylvania for 23 years. Until the time of her death she was the caring nurse for David Lenington. She was a member of the Towanda Universalist Church, and the Sylvania Women’s Club. Shirley enjoyed playing cards and traveling, having made trips to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. Her last days were extremely happy, while on vacation with her daughter, Barbara, on their trip to Australia and New Zealand. Surviving are; her husband, Martin Finnerty, at home; a daughter, Barbara F. Loushay of Marlton, N.J.; a brother and sister-in-law, Howard and Dorothy Vanderpool of Towanda RR 2; a sister-in-law, Josephine Vanderpool of Towanda RR 2; a brother-in-law, Richard Foster of Norwalk, Ohio; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Alan M. Finnerty; a sister, Winifred Foster; and three brothers, Cleveland Vanderpool Jr., Perry Vanderpool and Ralph Vanderpool. The family will receive friends this (Thursday) evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. For those who wish to remain there will be a brief service at 9 p.m. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the Towanda High School Booster Club, 1 Towanda High School drive, Towanda, Pa. in Mrs. Finnerty’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
VANDERPOOL –WINIFRED ELLEN FOSTER, 66, wife of Richard Foster of Norwalk, Ohio, formerly of Towanda, died Thursday evening, Sept. 3, 1998, at the Mid Central Hospital in Mansfield, Ohio. Born Sept. 25, 1941, in Towanda, she was the daughter of Cleveland A. and Bertha Payne Vanderpool Sr. Winifred attended elementary school in Towanda and was a graduate of Norwalk High School, class of 1948. She was employed by the Fanny Farmer Candy Co. in Norwalk for 26 years until her retirement. Surviving are: her husband, Richard Foster; brother and sister-in-law, Howard and Dorothy Vanderpool of Towanda; sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Martin Finnerty of Towanda; a half-brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Sandy Vanderpool of Towanda; stepsisters and brothers-in-law, Margaret and Richard “Dick” McCracken of Towanda and Cleone and Freeman “Dick” Dixon of Wysox RR 2; stepbrothers and sisters-in-law; Robert and Janet Benjamin of Towanda and William and Laura Benjamin of Towanda; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by; three brothers, Ralph Vanderpool on Feb. 20, 1945, Cleveland Vanderpool Jr., on March 28, 1976 and Perry Vanderpool on Jan. 18, 1987; and a stepsister; Merial Ann Brannen Overpeck on Nov. 26, 1989. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, Sept. 8, 1998 at 1 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery, Towanda, with the Rev. Lowell Patton of the Universalist Church, Towanda officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. There are no calling hours. The family suggests that memorials be directed to the Bradford Unit of the American Cancer Society, 413 S. Main St., Athens, Pa. in Mrs. Foster’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
CLAUDE W. VAN NESS, lifelong native of Towanda, died at the Highlands Care Center in Laporte, Pa., on Friday, Sept. 12, 2003, after a long illness. Nicknamed “Hacker” by his golfing friends, he was born in North Towanda on Sept. 29, 1914, to Ceylon J. Van Ness and Grace M. Parks Van Ness. He graduated from Towanda High School in 1934 and married Anne Fairchild in 1937. They were married 59 years and spent their entire life in Towanda. Claude was employed by Towanda Box Company from 1934 to 1940 where he served an apprenticeship as a printer and pressman. He joined Patterson Screen Company in 1940. Patterson was acquired by E. I. DuPont in 1943 and Claude worked his way up through several levels to area supervisor responsible for four departments. He retired from DuPont in 1976. Claude was a very active sportsman and golfer, belonging to Towanda Country Club for over 50 years. He was club champion for several years, and served as director for three years. Claude was also a lifetime member of the Elks Lodge and Towanda Gun Club. He is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, Carl R. (Dick) Van Ness and Angie Van Ness of Henrietta, N.Y., a granddaughter Roseann and her husband Timothy Bruner, a grandson, William J. Van Ness and two great-grandsons, Daniel J. Van Ness and Nicholas A. Bruner; a nephew, Robert Simpson and his family. Many of his wife’s family survive him also. Claude was predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Anne Fairchild Van Ness in 1996; an infant son, Charles R. Van Ness in 1941; a brother Carl H. Van Ness in 1930, and a sister, Gwen Simpson in 1973, as well as his parents, Ceylon and Grace Van Ness. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. followed by a Memorial Service at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home on Saturday, Sept. 20. A private burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery at the convenience of the family. –Towanda Daily Review.
WALBORN –JENNIE WALBORN MEREDITH, 91 widow of Howard E. Meredith of Towanda died early Monday morning, Aug 14, 1989 at the Bradford County Manor. Born Jan. 25, 1898 in Towanda she was a daughter of the late Names and Lois Benninger Walborn. A life-long resident of Towanda she attended the Towanda Schools. She was married Jan. 1, 1918 to Howard E. Meredith in Binghamton, N.Y. Howard preceded her in death in October 1949. Mrs. Meredith was employed for many years as a practical nurse at the Jennings Home in Towanda. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Towanda since 1915. Surviving is her daughter, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Russell of 6950 Bayocean Rd., Tillamook, Ore.; two grandsons; James Russell of Portland, Ore. And Douglas Russell of Huntington, Calf.; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; a sister, Mrs. Marian Dean of St. Petersburg, Fla.; also nieces and nephews. A brother, Walter J. Walborn died May 15, 1982. A funeral service will be held Friday, Aug. 25 at 2 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Towanda. Friends may call Friday afternoon, Aug. 25 at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. The family requests memorials be directed to the Towanda Public Library, 104 Main St., Towanda in Mrs. Jennie W. Meredith’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review
WALMSLEY Donald
Age 74, of 16181 Berwick Turnpike, Gillett, PA, passed away Friday
August 21, 2009, at home. Donald was born October 22, 1934 in Towanda,
PA, son of the late Vernor L. and Alma M. (Smith) Walmsley. He was first
employed as a milkman, delivering milk and later at the A&P Plant in
the sanitation department. He also drove school bus for Chambers Bus Service
serving the Athens School District. Donald was an avid NY Yankees fan,
enjoyed bowling, painting and loved to play cards, especially "500". He
was a devoted family man who also donated to the Christian Family Network
sponsoring children in Somalia. Survivors include his sons, Dana (Gretchen)
Walmsley of Caton, NY, Dale (Ellen) Walmsley of Centerville, PA; daughters,
Rene' (Todd) Burley of Elmira, NY, Debbie Walker of Lowman, NY; brothers,
George (Alice) Walmsley of Bentley Creek, PA, Vernor Walmsley of Centerville,
PA; sisters, Alma Stroud of Columbia Cross Roads, PA, Laura (David) Cooley
of LeRaysville, PA, Mary (Paul) Novotny of Centerville, PA, 13 grandchildren,
7 great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins. Donald was
predeceased by his parents; a grandson, Benjamin Walmsley; and brother-in-law,
Joseph Stroud. Family and friends are invited to call from 12 Noon to 1:00
p.m. Friday, August 28, 2009, at the Roberts Funeral Home, Inc., 279 Main
Street, Wellsburg, NY. His funeral will be held at the conclusion of calling
hours at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Andy Phillips of the Berrytown Wesleyan
Church officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery, Towanda,
PA. Memorials are directed to the Ridgebury Volunteer Fire Dept. or Ridgebury
Ambulance, 16145 Berwick Turnpike, Gillett, PA 16925 or to your local volunteer
fire department and ambulance. Published in the Star-Gazette on 8/24/2009
VERNOR L. WALMSLEY, 95, formerly of Gillett, Pa. died Thursday, Aug. 26, 2004 at Memorial Hospital, Towanda, Pa. Born Feb. 27, 1909 in Elmira, N.Y., he was a son of the late John and Laura McCerrick Walmsley. Vernor was employed with Switzer Aircraft of Elmira. He was a member of the Bentley Creek Wesleyan Church and a member of the Elmira Moose Club. He was an avid artist and enjoyed reading and fishing. Surviving are his wife of 77 years, Alma M. (Smith) Walmsley of W. Burlington Township, Pa.; sons, Vernor Walmsley, George (Alice) Walmsley and Donald Walmsley, all of Gillett, Pa.; daughters, Laura (David) Cooley of LeRaysville, Pa., Alma Stroud of Hornbrook, Pa.; and Mary (Paul) Novonty of Gillett; 27 grandchildren, and several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Besides his parents Vernor was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Susan Bates; grandson, Benjamin Walmsley, son-in-law, Joseph Stroud; bothers, Thomas and Philip Walmsley; and brother-in-law and his wife, John and Lois Smith. Family and friends are invited to call at the Roberts Funeral Home, Inc., 279 Mains St., Wellsburg, N.Y., on Sunday, Aug. 29, from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. The funeral and committal service will be held Monday, Aug. 30, 2004, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. James Cart officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Oak Hill Cemetery, Towanda, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review.
ELIZABETH OVERTON WARD, 97, of Nashville, Tenn., died July 19, 2003. She was the daughter of Edward Overton Ward and Anne Jones McLaren Ward and was a descendant of George Clymer, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Miss Ward maintained a career in investment banking throughout most of her life, retiring as an officer of the Cherokee Securities Co. in 1968. She remained affiliated on a part-time basis until 1990. She traveled extensively at home and abroad with a special interest in literature, music and theater. Elizabeth was a communicant of Christ Episcopal Church for many years. She served local and state offices in the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, serving as regent of the Campbell Chapter from 1973 to 1977. She held memberships in the National Society of Colonial Dames, National Society of American Colonists, National Society of Founders and Patriots, National Society of Magna Charter Dames and the National Society of U.S. Daughters of 1812. She was a member of the Centennial Club, the English Speaking Union, the Ladies Hermitage Association, The Virginia Association and the Tennessee Historical Society. She is survived by devoted cousins. Friends may call on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. A graveside memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Oak Hill Cemetery, Towanda, with the Rev. Hazel Hunt of Christ Episcopal Church, Towanda, officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Nashville Humane Association, St. Luke's Community Center, or the charity or organization of one's choice in Miss Ward's memory. Contributed by Carol Brotzman. –Towanda Daily Review Sept. 25, 2003.
WARD RUTH WARD JENNINGS. Civic leader and lifetime volunteer Ruth Ward Jennings, 85, died Friday, March 11, 1994, at the Country Meadows Nursing Home in Bridgeville, Pa. She was the daughter of George B. and Katherine Ward of Wilmington, Del. She married Edwin K. Jennings of Towanda and they moved to Wellsboro in the late 1930’s. Both she and her husband shared a strong commitment to their community. A long-time resident of Wellsboro, Mrs. Jennings was a woman of faith, artistic vision and community pride. She served her church and society in numerous public capacities over many years. During World War II, she worked as a Red Cross volunteer helping many people in the community. She served as president of the Parent-Teachers Association and was a chairperson of numerous committees that helped produce the Pennsylvania State Laurel Festival on several occasions. Mrs. Jennings was the designer of the logo symbol for the Citizens and Northern Bank, and was artistic decorator for consultant for several civic organizations, among them the Penn Wells Hotel and the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. She was active in the Episcopal Church locally, statewide and nationally as a member of the Vestry; and as a delegate to the national Episcopal Women’s Triennial Meetings. Mrs. Jennings served as president of the Wellsboro Auxiliary of Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital and she was the first female member of the board of directors of the Penn Wells Hotel. An accomplished artist in oils. Mrs. Jennings studied at the Art League of New York, and at one time, had a studio overlooking Wellsboro’s Main Street. For 44 years she served as a volunteer at the hospital carrying out many different duties, but the one she was especially fond of was her long association with the snack bar, “The Lemon Tree.” Mrs. Jennings oversaw its operations and the gift shop. She is survived by; a son, Rev. W. Worth Jennings II of Garner, N.C.; a daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Ruth) Bloss of Pittsburg; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, 1994, at Christ Episcopal Church, Main Street, Towanda with Revs. John and Ruth Urban officiating. There will be no visitation and friends are asked to donate to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Wellsboro, or to Christ Church, Towanda. Burial will be at the Oak Hill Cemetery, Towanda. Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. –Towanda Daily Review.
WARD - Thomas C. Ward, a notice of whose death was given in a recent issue of the Review, was the young son of teh late Mr. and Mrs. James Ward, for many years prominent residents of Towanda. Besides his wife, who was a daughter of the late N.C. Elsbree of this place, she leaves two children by a former marriage, and a sister, Mrs. R.A. Mercur of Towanda. Mrs. Ward's boyhood days were spent here and he had many friends among the older generation in Towanda. RHW. Towanda Daily Review 16 November 1923
WARNER Mrs. T. W. HOWARD, died at her home on Plank Road street Friday evening at 8:15. Funeral Services will be held this Monday afternoon at 2 O' clock, conducted by the Salvation Arny. Interment will be in the Oak Hill cemetery. NOTE: Her maiden name was Cornelia E. Warner. Called Nellie in the census(s). The obit appeared in the Daily Review Dec. 13, 1926. According to my notes Nellie would have been 65 years old. Reva Wagner.
John P. "Pat" WATKINS, 58, of 141 Roosevelt, St., Sayre, died Monday, Sept. 2, 2002 at home after an extended battle with cancer. Born Nov. 24, 1943, in Sayre, the son of Robert and Mary Whyte Watkins, he graduated from Athens High School in 1961. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1961-1964. Pat was employed in the R&D Department by E.I. Dupont in Towanda, for 30 years. He also owned and operated Sports Unlimited in Athens for six years. He was a member of the Skiff Bower Post #1536 V.F.W. of Sayre and a former member of the Loyal Order of the Moose in Owego, N.Y. He was predeceased by his parents, and his step-mother, Lucille Watkins. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Janet, at home; his son, Vincent Watkins of Sayre; and a daughter and son-in-law, Lorie Lynne and Stanley Kowalski of Tunkhannock, Pa.; a granddaughter, Kelsie Sarnosky of Tunkhannock, Pa. Also, by his brother, Michael and Cindy Watkins of Sayre; and sisters, Mary Faith Watkins of Hornbrook, Pa. and Melissa and David Smith of New Symnra Beach, Fla.; his special aunts, Betty Jenkins of Sayre and Sandra Whyte; and an uncle, George Whyte of Athens and Priscilla Rinebold of Maine; several nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call Thursday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 South Main St., Athens. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Towanda. Memorial Donations may be made in his name to the Guthrie Hospice, RR1 Box 154, Towanda, Pa. 18848. ©Daily and Sunday Review 2002 submitted by Carol Brotzman
WATKINS - Daily Review
Stella Marie Decker, 80, of Towanda RR 4, Towanda Township, died Saturday
evening, Nov. 8, 2003, at her home. Born Aug. 13, 1923, in Columbia Township,
Bradford County, Stella was a daughter of the late Edgar F. and Anna Trask
Watkins "Marie" was a graduate of Troy High School. On Dec. 22, 1944,
she married Morgan L. Decker in Sayre. Marie was a "true-blue" wife, mother
and sister, and a friend to each and every one who contact with her. Surviving
are her son, Arnold P. Decker, at home; her brother William Watkins Sr.,
and his wife, Margo Watkins, of Columbia Cross Roads; her sisters Wanda
Yanchuk and her husband, Bernie Yanchuk, of Troy, Elizabeth Newhart of
Troy, Jean Fuller and her husband, Maurice Fuller, of Williamsport, Pa.,
and Muriel Shaylor and her husband, Bob Shaylor, of Troy; a sister-in-law,
Edith Berry of Troy; a sister-in-law, and brother-in-law, Doris Elizabeth
Knapp and Kenneth Knapp of Kingston, N.Y.; and several nieces, nephews
and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Dr. Morgan L. Decker, on Aug. 20, 2002; her daughter, Sharon Dawn
Decker Tama, on Sept. 16, 1995; her sister Mary Belle Watkins; and her
brothers Howard Watkins of Troy and James Watkins Sr. of Columbia Cross
Roads. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2003, at 2 p.m.
at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with Pastor
Murhl Howland, Pastor Brad Stuefen and Pastor Delmar Stockwell officiating.
Interment will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Towanda. The family will receive
friends Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Tuesday from 1 to 2 p.m.
at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorial contributions may
be directed to Memorial Hospice, 1 Hospital Drive, Towanda, Pa. 18848,
in Stella Marie Watkins Decker's memory. Submitted by Carol Brotzman
LAWRENCE A. WEAVER
Lawrence A. Weaver, 69, Wysox RR 2, PA, died Thursday, June 2,
1994 at his home following a brief illness. He was born December 14, 1924
in Towanda, the son of the late Ulysses and Carrie Mayo Weaver. He was
employed by PennDOT and later by American Bridge Works in Elmira, NY. He
was a World War II Navy veteran and a member of the Christ Episcopal Church
in Towanda. He was co-captain of the Funeral and Honor Guard of Towanda
American Legion Post No. 42. Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Marjorie
Bull Weaver; daughters and sons-in-law, Loretta Ann and Dennis Grace of
Endicott, NY, Bette and Jeffrey Stroud of Wysox, Evelyn and Clayton Aylesworth
of Wysox; sons and daughters-in-law, Bruce and Debra Weaver of Wysox, Marty
and Kathy Weaver of Wysox; 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren;
brothers, Harold and Ivan Weaver, both of Towanda RR 4 and Donald Weaver
of Granville Summit, PA; a sister, Marian Heaps of Norristown, PA; nieces,
nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held June 6 at Christ Episcopal
Church in Towanda with the Rev. John Urban and the Rev. Ruth D. Urban officiating
and interment to be in Oak Hill Cemetery with American Legion Post 42 according
full military honors. Memorials may be directed to Christ Episcopal Church,
1 Main St., Towanda, PA 18848 or Towanda American Legion Post No. 42, 912
St., Towanda, PA 18848 or the charity or organization of one's choice in
Lawrence A. Weaver's memory. (TGR, Thursday, June 9, 1994)
LAWRENCE A. WEAVER, 69, of Myersburg, Wysox RR 2, died Thursday evening, June 2, 1994, at his home following a brief illness. Born Dec. 15, 1924 in Towanda he was a son of the late Ulysses and Carrie Mayo Weaver. Lawrence attended the Towanda schools and later entered the U.S. Navy on Feb. 8, 1943, where he served during World War II until Feb. 8, 1946. Upon his return home from the Navy, he was employed by the Pa. department of Highways in Towanda and was later employed by American Bridge Works in Elmira, N.Y. On July 5, 1947, he married the former Marjorie Bull in the Wysox Presbyterian Church. Lawrence was a trucking transport operator for Associated Transport, Eastern Freightways, and Roadway Express for many years until his retirement in 1985. Lawrence was well known and possessed many friends throughout the area. He loved music and playing the bass guitar. Together Larry and his wife, Marjorie played in the Margy and the Country Folks Band for the benefit of many organizations in the area for a number of years. Lawrence was a member of Christ Episcopal Church, Towanda, and Towanda American Legion Post No. 42. He was the recipient of the European-African-Mideast Campaign Medical, the World War II Victory Medal, American Campaign Service Medal and the Navy Good Conduct Medal. He was one of the few Legion Post Commanders to have served two consecutive terms, Lawrence was elected and served two years as a deputy district commander 15tth district central section of Pennsylvania Department of the American Legion. He was invited into Voiture Locale No. 549, 40 HOMMES et 8 Chevaux, Towanda, the Honor Society of the American Legion for his outstanding service and performance as a Legionnaire. Larry served as co-captain of the Towanda Legion Post Funeral and Honor Guard. He was part of the element that folded and presented the American flag to families of deceased veterans. He led the Post Color Guard in community parades and activities around the county, served on a committee planning, organizing and implementing the June 1, 1991, Salute to the Troops parade in Towanda, and actively participated in Legion-sponsored Memorial Day and Veterans Day programs for a number of years. He was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge No. 2191 Towanda and enjoyed participating in the Elk’s Minstrel programs. He was a life member of VFW Post No. 6824, Rome, Pa. Surviving are: his wife, Marjorie Bull Weaver; three daughters and sons-in-law; Loretta Ann and Dennis Grace of Endicott, N.Y., Bette and Jeffrey Stroud of Wysox, and Evelyn and Clayton Aylesworth of Wysox; two sons and daughters-in-law; Bruce and Debra Weaver of Wysox and Marty and Kathy Weaver of Wysox; 14 grandchildren; Jeff, Marj, Theresa, Kathy, Bobbie, Kristie, Brent, Tammy, Colleen, Robby, Clayton, Raymond, Kristina and Casey; five great-grandchildren; Zachary, Brandie, Laura, Harley and Jordan; three brothers; Harold and Ivan Weaver, both of Towanda RR 5, and Donald Weaver of Granville Summit; a sister; Marian Heaps of Norristown, Pa.; several nieces, nephews and cousins; very close friends, William and Evelyn Cavenaugh of Richlands, N.C. He was preceded in death by a sister, Janice Carter in 1978. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. Towanda Elks Lodge No. 2191 will hold a memorial service Sunday evening at 6 at the funeral home. The funeral service will be held Monday, June 6, 1994, at 2 p.m. at the Christ Episcopal Church, Towanda, with the Rev. John T. Urban, rector, and the Rev. Ruth D. Urban, officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill cemetery, Towanda with Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 according full military honors. The family suggests that memorials may be directed to Christ Episcopal Church, 1 Main Street, Towanda, Pa. or to Towanda American Legion Post No. 42, 912 Main Street, Towanda, Pa. or to the charity or organization of one’s choice in Lawrence A. Weaver’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review
WELCH - KITCHEN-WELCH, TERESA, Teresa Welch-Kitchen, 38, of Windham Center died November 1, 1986 when fire destroyed the family home. Born June 18, 1948 in Sayre, she was the daughter of Frank and Pauline McNeal Welch. She was a graduate of Troy High in 1966 and in 1970 she married Alfred G. Kitchen Jr., in Towanda. She attended the Windham Center Community Church. Surviving are her husband, Alfred Kitchen Jr.; daughter, Teri Lynn Kitchen; son, Travis Lee Kitchen; her parents, Frank and Pauline Welch of Towanda RD3; a sister and three brothers; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Graveside services were held November 5 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Towanda with Rev. Andy Welikala officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home in Towanda. (TGR Nov. 6, 1986)
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Addie WELLING Parks, 78, wife of Silas L. Parks of 312 William
St., Towanda, died Saturday afternoon, May 24, 2003, at the Memorial Hospital
of Towanda. Born Aug. 23, 1924, in Towanda, Addie was the only child of
the late John Welling and Lucy Mildred Spencer Welling. Addie was a graduate
of Towanda High School and during World War II was employed by Sylvania
Electric in Towanda.
On Sept. 23, 1942, Addie married Silas L. Parks in Towanda. He was
later employed by Jones Grocery and Jim Giffins Red & White Store in
Towanda. Addie was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Towanda
and formerly served as transport coordinator for the Towanda Ambulance
Association. She enjoyed traveling and camping with her husband, Silas,
and also enjoyed crocheting and cooking.
Surviving are her husband of 60 years, Silas L. Parks, at home; two
sons and daughters-in-law, William L. Parks and Anna Parks of Benton, Pa.,
and Gary L. Parks and Charlotte Parks of Towanda; three grandchildren,
William L. Parks II, Eugene Parks and Kristina Parks; and a great-grandson.
The funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 27, 2003, at 11 a.m. at the
Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with the Rev. Allen
Hulslander, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, Towanda, officiating.
Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery, Towanda, PA, The family will
receive friends Tuesday morning from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions may be directed
to the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial Hospital, 1 Hospital Drive, Towanda,
Pa. 18848, in Mrs. Parks' memory.
WELLES - Newspaper unknown, handwritten
note states, "November 21, [19]59"
Amelia W. Camphuis Of Towanda Dies
Amelia Welles Camphuis of 507 Second Street died Friday at the Troy
Community Hospital, where she had been a patient since Monday, Nov. 2.
Mrs. Camphuis was born in Towanda May 25, 1881, daughter of the late Charles
Page Welles and Nellie Best Welles. She was graduated from Towanda High
School in 1899 and from St. Margaret’s School in Buffalo. In 1907 she was
married to Philip A. Hutchins of Boston, after which they lived in Chihuahua,
Mexico, until the Pancho Villa revolution brought them back to the States.
As Mrs. Hutchins she was active in the woman’s suffrage movement of Pennsylvania.
The first meeting in this county was held in the home of her mother, also
an active suffragist, at 16 York Avenue. Mrs. Hutchins and the late Mrs.
Frank Hagerman organized every women’s suffrage unit in the county and
the first one in Sullivan County. She was county chairman of Women’s Work,
during the first World War, when women were replacing men who were in the
war. In 1927 she married George A. Camphuis, a British mining engineer.
There were no children of this marriage. Mrs. Camphuis was a member of
Christ Episcopal Church and was a charter member of the Towanda Garden
Club. Surviving Mrs. Camphuis are her daughter and son by her first marriage,
Mrs. Mary Welles Pashkoff of Evansville, Ind., and Philip Welles, who changed
his name legally from Philip Hutchins in 1938; a niece, Mrs. Virginia Page
Martin of Glen Ridge, N.J.; two nephews, Frederick W. Page of Glen Ridge,
N.J., and C. elles Little of Hagerstown, Md. Her adopted son, Schuyler
Lawrence, died Sept. 19, 1959. Funeral services will be held at the Archer
Funeral Home on Monday at 2 o’clock with the Rev. Robert H. Wellner officiating.
Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery. Submitted by Wilma JOHNS Sakowsky
MISS GEORGIA WELLES – The death of Miss Georgia Wells, beloved daughter of George Hollenback and Laura Slat Welles took place at the home of Mr. Israel C. Pierson, Plainfield, N.J. Friday morning, October 4th, 1901 where she had been visiting her friend, Miss Pierson. She was first taken ill about three weeks ago and the insidious disease so rapidly completed its work that at no time was it possible to bring her to her home in this place. Her mother, sister and brothers were at her bedside and were recognized by the loved one and nearly up to the hour of the spirit’s flight she was conscious that those she loved were about her and were doing all that love and science could do to keep her from the arms of the Savior she loved and served to comfort them for years to come in this life. Miss Georgia was born on December 23, 1875 and was the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Welles. The remains were brought to her home in this place Saturday and placed in the north room of the old homestead where they were viewed by the friends she had gained during her life by universal courtesy and gentle kindness to all. The funeral services were held from the home on Monday at 12:30 Rev. W. E. Daw of Athens, assisted by Rev. Griffis of Plymouth, Rev. Berghaus of Waverly and Rev. George Hannah of Philadelphia officiating. The solemn but beautiful burial service of the Episcopal Church was used. There was an abundance of beautiful flora designs the gifts of loving friends. After the impressive funeral ceremony the remains followed by relatives and friends, took Lehigh Valley train No. 1 to Towanda where the interment was in the Oak Hill Cemetery.
WELLS –JENNIE W. CRAYTON, 83, of 14 Locust Ave., Towanda, died Saturday, Sept. 30, 1995 at the Skilled Nursing Unit, Memorial Hospital, Towanda. Born June 11, 1912, in New Era, she was a daughter of the late Llewelyn E. and Myrtle Huffman Wells. Jennie was a graduate of Towanda High School Class of 1931. In September 1932, she entered the nurses training school of the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, graduating in 1935. On Dec. 12, 1936, she married David P. Crayton. She was then associated with the Towanda Mills Hospital until 1950. In February 1950, Jennie and her husband moved to South Gate, Calif., to make their home. Following her husbands death on Oct. 12, 1977, Jennie returned to Towanda. She taught Red Cross home-care during World War II and received a 10-year service pin with the American Red Cross bloodmobile service. She was a member of the Towanda First United Methodist Church. Surviving are; a son and daughter-in-law, Jack W. and Norma Crayton of Towanda; a daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Tony Brant of Oregon City, Ore.; two granddaughters, Jennie Sue Vermillion of Oregon City and Carole Carrington of North Rome; a grandson Joel Stevens of Salem, Ore.; four great-grandsons, Paul Reison of Salem, Joel Stevens IV of Salem, and Adam and Alexander Carrington of North Rome; three great-granddaughters, Brittany Stevens of Salem, Christina Vermillion of Oregon City and Audrey Carrington of North Rome; three sisters, Ruth Arnold of Towanda RR 4, Mrs. Arch (Annabelle) Platt of San Mateo, Calif., and Mrs. Donald (Lila) Goodwin of Medina, NY; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Thursday, Oct. 5, 1995, at 1 p.m. at 217 York Ave., Towanda, with the Rev. Allan Hulslander, pastor of the Towanda First United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. at the funeral home. The family will provide their own flowers and request that memorials may be directed to the Towanda First United Methodist Church, 105 Main St., Towanda, Pa. in Jennie W. Crayton’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
WHEELER - Mrs. Lena W. Stroud, age 85 and widow of Charles Stroud, died suddenly Saturday afternoon at the home of her son, Howard, in Wysox, her death being due to a heart attack. Her passing came as a great shock to her family and many friends in this area. Mrs. Stroud was born June 8, 1879, in Towanda Township, the daughter of Chancey and Katherine Johnson Wheeler. Her husband died May 24, 1947, and since that time she has been making her home with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr.and Mrs. Howard Stroud of Wysox. In addition to Howard she is survived by a foster son, Theodore Johnson of Penn Yan, NY, a granddaughter, Mrs Theodore Smith, of Hornbrook; a great-grandson, George Smith. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Maryott Funeral Home on York Avenue. The Rev H. Richard Welliver, pastor of First Methodist Church here, will officiate and burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery. RHW. Towanda Daily Review July 1964.
WHITE - Jane White Maryott, 81, widow of Clayton M. Maryott of 502 Third St., Towanda, Pa., died Saturday evening, Aug. 30, 2008, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa. Born Nov. 25, 1926, in Sayre, she was the daughter of the late Russell H. White and Ellen Rockwell White. Jane was a graduate of Towanda High School Class of 1944 and the Rochester Business Institute in 1945. She was employed by Sylvania Electric in Towanda from 1946 until her marriage to Clayton M. Maryott on April 19, 1952. Jane assisted her husband in the operation of the Maryott Funeral Home at 217 York Ave. in Towanda until Jan. 1, 1981, having contributed much to the operation of the four-generation, family-owned funeral service, possessing a warm and gracious personality. Jane was very active in community and civic affairs and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Towanda; Order of Eastern Star Chapter No. 76, Towanda; Quarry Glen Club; 20th Century Club; Wednesday Club; the Red Hat Society; and the Liberty Corners Grange. Jane was a member of the Towanda Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees, and the Board of Directors of the Bradford County United Way. She was a charter board member of the Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Bradford County. She was a past president of the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary; Towanda Country Club Auxiliary; and the Bradford County Council of Republican Women, where she also served as a director. Jane served as chairman of Bradford County Children and Youth Services and as chairman of the Bradford County Election Board. She formerly served as secretary for the Bradford County Republican Committee. Her main interest in life encompassed her home and family. Jane enjoyed playing golf, bowling and playing bridge with her friends. Surviving are: her daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Ronald C. Hunt of Towanda RR 3; her granddaughter, Stacy C. Hunt of Towanda; her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Marian and Albert Ingerick of Wysox; her sister-in-law, Evelyn M. Maryott of Towanda; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Clayton M. Maryott, on May 1, 2003; her mother, Ellen Rockwell White, on June 9, 1980; her father, Russell H. White, on Nov. 22, 1950; her sister, Marian F. White, on April 26, 1950; sisters-in-law Ellen Maryott, Marie Williams and Dorothy McCleary; and brother-in-law William J. Maryott. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. this (Monday) evening at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave. Towanda. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, at the funeral home with the Rev. Michael Hughes, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Towanda, officiating. Interment will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Towanda. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to Memorial Hospital, 1 Hospital Drive, Towanda, Pa. 18848, or to the charity or organization of one's choice in Jane W. Maryott's memory. RKW. Towanda Daily Reviw.
HENRY N. WILLIAMS. Found Dead in His Bed. The Towanda Review says: Henry N. Williams, one of the ablest lawyers of the Bradford County bar, died on Friday night last at his home on North Main Street, of heart disease, age 58 years. Mr. Williams had been confined to the house about ten days by heart trouble, but on Friday was down town nearly all day and retired that night apparently in good health. When called to breakfast next morning he did not respond, an investigation showed him to be lying on his side in the bed, having probably died in his sleep about 3 or 4 o’clock. Mr. Williams was born in Herkimer, N.Y., April 5th, 1833, and his boyhood days were spent in Woodhull, Steuben County. In 1859 he went to Wellsboro, Tioga County, Pa., where he taught the academy, and studied law in the office of W. H. Lowrie, afterwards chief justice of the state; Judge Williams of Tioga studied law in the office at the same time. In ’59 Mr. Williams removed to Canton and practiced law there until 1878, when he came to Towanda and established the firm of Williams & Angle; in ’84 he entered the firm of Elsbree, Williams & Elsbree, until the death of the junior member where the firm was changed to Williams, Elsbree & Williams. The deceased was married at Wellsboro in 1857, his wife dying April 1, 1889. Two sons survive him – Charles R. Williams, mail agent on the S. L. & S. railroad; and Robert H. Williams, junior member of the law firm of Williams, Elsbree & Williams. The funeral occurred Monday afternoon at 4 o’clock; interment at Oak Hill Cemetery, Towanda. (Died in 1891.)
WILSON - Gaylord N. Wilson, 77, of 419 Second Street, Towanda, died Monday morning Nov. 10, 1986, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Mr. Wilson was well known in the Towanda area and possessed many friends. He was born August 12, 1909, in Columbia Cross Roads, the son of the late Tracy and Lucy DILLIN Wilson. Mr. Wilson was a graduate of Troy High School, the Class of 1929 and played professional basketball, first for the Elmira Colonels, which is now the Boston Celtics. In early years he was employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Highways and the Berlinger Silk Mill in Towanda. He entered the U.S. Army during World War II and, following his honorable discharge from the service, served as a Metropolitan Insurance agent in Towanda and also was the first State Farm Insurance agent in the area. He was later employed at several state stores in Bradford County from 1954 until his retirment in 1975. He was a member of the Union Masonic Lodge No. 108 F& AM Towanda; Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 and it's World War II last Man's Club; the Loyal Order of the Moose, Canton, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles, No. 1367, Towanda. He was a active charter member of Towanda Elks Lodge No. 2191, the Towanda Gun Club, the Naiad-Linta Fire Co. and was a former member of the Quarry Glen Club. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Meredith and Evelyn MILLER Wilson, of East Towanda; three sisters, Mrs Betty Hausman and Mrs. Frances Rynearson, both of Elmira, and Mrs Orville (Esther) Thomas, Tampa, FL; a brother, Dick Wilson of Omaha, Nebr., a very close friend, Ruth Brown of Orwell Hill, several neices, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife Esther MEREDITH Wilson on June 12, 1976. The funeral service will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with the Rev. Harry L. Ferguson, pastor of the Wysox Presyterian Church officiating. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Towanda with the Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 according military honors. The family will receive friends this evening from 6:30 to 9:30 at the funeral home. Union Masonic Lodge No. 106 F & AM will conduct Masonic services at the funeral Home this evening at 6:30. The Towanda Elks Lodge No. 2191 will hold a memory service at the funeral home tonight at 7 p.m.. The family will hold a memorial service at the funeral home tonight at 7 p.m. The family requests that memorials may be directed to the Wysox Prebyterian Church in care of Willis Jennings, Wysox, PA 18854 or to the American Cancer Society, Towanda Unit, 515 South Main Street, Athens 18810 in Mr. Wilson's memory. RHW. November 1986, Towanda Daily Review.
WILSON - Meredith G. “Bunky” Wilson, 67, well known area businessman of RR 6 Towanda, Pa. (Wysox Twp.) died Wednesday morning, Oct. 17, 2007, at Memorial Hospital, N. Towanda Twp., Pa. Born June 17, 1940, in Towanda, Pa., he was the son of the late Gaylord N. Wilson and Esther MEREDITH Wilson. “Bunky,” as he was known by his family and friends, was a graduate of Towanda High School Class of 1958. In earlier years, he owned and operated an excavating business in the Towanda area. He was a graduate of the Rupert School of Auctioneering in Indiana and operated his auctioneering business in the Bradford County area for many years. He also owned and operated a farm in East Towanda for a number of years. Bunky was a well known area cattle dealer and was recognized for his expertise in cattle pedigree, bringing locally bred dairy cattle to prominence. He also exported cattle to foreign countries. During the 1970s he operated his own mobile home sales business, and in the 1980s he operated his own used car sales business in the area. Bunky continued to actively maintain various business interests until his passing. He attended the Wysox Presbyterian Church, was a member of the Twin Tiers Antique Tractor and Machinery Association and was a former member of Towanda Elks Lodge No. 2191. He enjoyed the outdoors and deer hunting. Surviving are: his son, Mark M. WILSON of Monroeton RR 1; his granddaughter, Paige Meredith Wilson of Athens, Pa.; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Gaylord N. Wilson on Nov. 10, 1986, and by his mother, Esther MEREDITH on June 12, 1976. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 22, 2007, at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa., with the Rev. Robert Martin, pastor of the Wysox Presbyterian church officiating. Interment will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Towanda, Pa. The family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, at the funeral home.
WILSON –SHIRLEY ANNE WILSON MCGOWAN, 69, of Center Street, RR 4, Towanda, Pa., died Tuesday, June 20, 2006, at her home following declining health. Born April 17, 1937, in Philadelphia, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Harry and Lillian Dyer Wilson. Shirley was a beloved wife and mother. Through charitable organizations, Shirley sponsored children overseas. Surviving are her children, Theresa M. Bocachica and her husband, Jose Bocachica of Philadelphia, Pa., Jennie R. Bellows and her husband, Larry Bellows, of Round Mountain, Nev., Edward J. “Sonny” McGowan Jr. and his companion, Marlene Vanderpool, of Wyalusing, Pa., Kathaleen M. “Beanie” Johnson and her husband, Roy Johnson of Towanda RR 2, Jacqueline K. Riegner and her husband, David Riegner of Round Mountain, Marianne McGowan of Towanda and Beth L. Kisner of Wyalusing; 25 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Dorothy Popel of Bristol, Pa., Mary Shaffer of Doylestown, Pa., and Jean Ferrara of Louisiana; her sister-in-law, Jean McGowan of Wyalusing; her companion, E. J. Stewart of Towanda; her extended family, Sheila Conklin and Debbie Stewart, Tim and children, Kim Strope, Michael Strope, Chris Buchanan and Ellie Reeves and family; and friends Marcella and Kitten. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward J. McGowan Sr., on Nov. 10, 1980; a daughter, Joanne McGowan, on June 29, 1980; a son, John McGowan, on Aug. 26, 1990; her grandson, Lawrence “Buddy” Bellows, on Aug. 27, 1995; a brother, Harry Wilson; and two sisters, Lois Kringe, on Sept. 12, 2005, and Elva Shoinski, on Dec. 29, 1998. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 24, 2006, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ann Street, Towanda. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service at the church. Interment will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Towanda. –Towanda Daily Review
WOODBURN - Many beautiful tributes have been paid to the worth of the late Dr. S.M. Woodburn, but the best of all was the vast assemblage of people who wended their way to the Woodburn home Saturday afternoon and attended the last sad rites for the departed. The great throng of people, representing every walk of life, spoke volumes for the esteem and respect in which the departed was held by his neighbors and the people of the community in which he lived and labored so many years. Rev. John S. Stewart, D.D., for over 40 years the pastor of the departed, read the scripture and offered prayer. Rev. John F. Wolff, the new pastor of the First Presbyterian church of which the deceased was a member, made a **** remarks touching upon the life of the departed and recited Tennyson's beautiful poem. "Crossing the Bar." The floral designs were numerous and very beautiful. A magnificent flora robe completely covered the casket. The pallbearers were: General J. M. Califf, D.M. Turner, John N. Califf, George T. Ingham, Frank H. Ott, G. Ernest Frost and Walter F. Humphrey. The members of the medical profession were honorary pallbearers. Interment was made in the Oak Hill cemetery. An aged man in attendance at the funeral after looking over the large assemblage of people remarked with tears in his eyes; " After all, it is best to live quietly and simply, do your duty as a man and a citizen, and in passing leave behind you a good name." And so it has been with Dr. S.M. Woodburn. Note headstone reads: Skiles McKeehan Woodburn. Reva Wagner. Daily Review February 28, 1911.
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Herbert S. YANOFSKY, 85, resident of Towanda, died at his home
at Lake Wesauking on July 5, 2003. Born Oct. 28, 1917, in Towanda, he was
the youngest of five children born to Charles and Sarah Atkin Yanofsky.
He graduated from Towanda High School in 1935, and in January 1940 from
Pennsylvania State University, with a degree in business and finance. Due
to the death of his father, Herbert returned to Towanda in 1940 to manage
his father's scrap-metal business. During World War II Herbert volunteered
for military service by enlisting in the Army Air Corps as an aviation
cadet. He was assigned as a first lieutenant to the 231st Air Force Unit
at Dalhart, Texas. Later, in the Officer's Candidate program, he enrolled
in Maintenance Engineering School at Yale University. Upon completion of
his training at Yale, he was assigned to the Army Air Force's Flight Engineers
School in Alamogordo, N.M., where he served as a training officer and flight
engineer on the B-29 bomber. Following his honorable discharge, in January
1946, Mr. Yanofsky returned to Towanda and became involved in the family's
clothing business, which he actively managed with his brother-in-law, the
late Edward Hoffman. In 1961, Herbert married his wife of nearly 42 years,
the former Barbara Goodwin. In 1972, Herbert and Barbara purchased the
former Hoffman's Clothing business, which they substantially expanded to
offer a diverse selection of men's and women's clothing. Mr. Yanofsky was
a member of Congregation B'nai Israel of Elmira, N.Y. He was also active
in various community organizations, serving various positions, which include:
past president, director and pianist for the Towanda Rotary Club; past
commander of Post 42 American Legion; past director of Towanda Chamber
of Commerce; past director and driver, Towanda Ambulance Association; Union
Lodge No. 108, Free and Accepted Masons; service volunteer for Meals on
Wheels; charter member of Elks Lodge No. 2191, Towanda; past president,
Bradford County Penn State Alumni Association; Wysox IOOF Lodge No. 1152;
and the Towanda Retail Merchants Association. Mr. Yanofsky is survived
by his wife, Barbara; his son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Benjamin and Angela
Yanofsky, and his grandson, Brett Alexander, of Lake Wesauking and Woodbridge,
N.J.; and his nephew, Robert M. Hoffman of Ruskin, Fla. He was preceded
in death by his parents; three sisters, Rose Hoffman, Mari Yanofsky and
Frieda Rockman, and his brother, Barney Yanofsky. The family will receive
friends on Tuesday, July 8, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral
Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. The funeral service will be held Wednesday,
July 9, 2003, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with Rabbi Miriam Biatch of
Congregation B'nai Israel, Elmira, officiating. Interment will follow in
the Oak Hill Cemetery, Towanda, with Towanda American Legion Post No. 42
according military honors. The family requests that any donations or memorials
may be directed to the Towanda Public Library, 104 Main St., Towanda, Pa.
18848, or the American Cancer Society, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport,
Pa. 17701, in Mr. Yanofsky's name. Submitted by Carol Hoose Brotzman
JOHN "JACK" YOUNG
John F. "Jack" Young, 60, Towanda, PA, died Thursday, December
5, 1996 at Memorial Hospital, Towanda. Born November 19, 1936 in Coal Township,
Northumberland County, PA he was the son of the late John F. and Emma Williams
Young. He was the head football coach at Towanda High School and a retired
teacher there. He graduated from Bloomsburg State Teachers College after
serving in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He taught and coached
at Riverside, NJ, Mechanicsburg, PA and DuBois, PA before coming to Towanda
in 1970. He taught English there and served at Cooperative Opportunity
Coordinator for many years. During his coaching career, Jack accumulated
over 180 wins, eight league championships and was selected Northern League
Coach of the Year eight times. Four times he coached in the District
4 all-star game and in 199, was coach for the Pennsylvania Big 33 team
which came from behind to victory over Maryland. He served as president
of the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association and was inducted
into the PFACA Hall of Fame in 1995. Mr. Young was active in many community
activities. Surviving are his wife, Elaine Maurer Young, at home; his children
and their spouses, Wendy and Jeff Davidson of Towanda; Kelly and Mark Madden
of Towanda, Tracy and Steve Welty of Williamsport, PA and John "Jack" Young
II and Pam Maynard of Nesquehoning, PA; grandchildren, Morgan and Taylor
Madden, Aaron and Elizabeth Davidson, Amanda, Abigail and Gabriel Welty;
sister and brother-in-law, Olive and Albert Repko of Mount Carmel, PA;
several nieces, nephews, cousins. Funeral services were held at the Independent
Baptist Church in Towanda with Pastors Donn Hauser and Darris Hauser officiating
and interment to be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Towanda. Arrangements were
by the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home in Towanda. Memorials may be directed
to Towanda Area High School Football in care of Donald Butler, High School
Drive, Towanda, PA 18848 in Mr. Young's memory. (TGR Thursday, December
12, 1996)
? JENNINGS Mrs. Cortez Hicks –one of Towanda’s most highly regarded women and a resident here for the greater part of her life, died Sunday morning, Nov 2 (1946) at 3:15 pm at her home. (109Main St) Mrs. Jennings had been in failing health for some time but her spirit was so magnificent that she rallied on several occasions when hope for her recovery had all been abandoned. Early in October of 1946 she sustained a hip fracture and those close to her despaired for her life. She not only recovered but was able to walk without a limp. A few weeks ago, her strength failed badly and she was taken to the Jennings Nursing Home. She returned to her residence two weeks ago but steadily declined. Her girlhood was spent in Monroeton and after her marriage Sept 21, 1885 to the late Cortez H Jennings, she made her home in Lopez with her husband who had lumbering operations there. They resided in Lopez for 14 years and then for a period lived in a number of communities where Mr. Jennings had business interest. However, in 1906 they returned to Towanda to take up their permanent residence, their family home being in the dwelling at 102 Main St now occupied by Dr. T B Johnson. Mr. Jennings died Sept 16, 1920, being at the time one of Towanda’s leading citizens. During World War I, Mrs. Jennings served as chairman of the county women’s auxiliary affiliating with the National Defense Council.
? Mrs. Frank E. Morris. Funeral services for Mrs. Frank E. Morris were held yesterday morning at 9:00 o'clock at the home and at 9:20 o'clock at the SS. Peter and Paul Church, with the Rev. Father Nolan officiating. Both services were largely attended. The ballbearers were William Breen, Thomas Bride, T.J. Finn, J.B. Fitzgerald, Leon Stedge and Charles Foyle. Burial was in Oak Hill cemetery. RHW Towanda Daily Review. May 1931.
? SCOVELL Mrs. Rowena M. Scovell, 85, of Towanda died Sept. 2, 1964. She was the widow of J. Wayne Scovell. Funeral services will be held at the Miller Funeral Home 23 Main Street, Towanda, Thursday at 2 o'clock with burial in Oak Hill cemetery. RHW. Towanda Daily Review, 22, Sept., 1964.
? SKIFF - Ellen Skiff wife of Fred N. Skiff , the well known LVRR
conductor age 94, died early Tuesday morning at the Peoples Hospital, Sayre
where she was taken for treatment Feb. 5. She had been ailing nearly
a year, but was able to be about attending to her household duties until
about 2 weeks ago. She was 58 years old at the time of her death.
She is survived by her husband and one son, Fred D. Skiff of Sayre.
The funeral service will be held at the home number 108 Lockhart Street,
Sayre Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock, the Rev Mr. Weir of the churc of
the Redeemer officaiting. The body will be bought to Towanda for
interment in Oak Hill cemetery. Mrs. Skiff was a resident of Towanda
for many uears until 4 years ago when her husband became employed by the
LVRR. ____ ___ removal to Sayre. She is remembered here by
many good neigbors and friends ____whose kindness and help never ____.
Her greatest pleasure was ___service and her ___ ____genuine sorrow to
many. RHW. Towanda Daily Review, Feb. 20, 1918.
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