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by Joyce M. Tice Rome Cemetery Listing 2000
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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) |
ADAMS - Isaac C. Adams - (1903) for the past few months a resident of Towanda, died at his home on State Street, Monday morning at 5 o’clock after a long and painful illness with blood poisoning. He was 54 years of age and is survived by his wife [Lizzie], one son, B.F. Adams, and one daughter, Miss Winnie Adams, both living at Rome. Funeral services were held at Rome Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Adams was a son of Bela Adams of Springfield. He owned a farm at Allis Hollow and with his son was largely engaged in raising poultry. Ill health compelled him to relinquish active work and he came to Towanda last spring to reside. He was a man universally respected by his neighbors and business associates. [Cemetery listing – 1848-1902]
WILMA M. ALLIS, 85, of Wyalusing, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2001 at the Bradford County Manor. She was born on July 13, 1915 in Rome, a daughter of the late Burt and Florence Mitten Allis. Wilma attended the Orwell High School for 11 years and graduated from Rome High School in 1934. Wilma was a member of Wyalusing United Methodist Church. She was a member of the United Methodist Women, and loved to help with the annual Wyalusing Fireman’s Carnival, as well as worked as a volunteer at Park Place in Wyalusing. In 1934 she was employed by Glen and Genevieve Arey family. In 1958 she moved to an apartment above Arey’s Hardware Store in Wyalusing, where she worked. She continued to work there after the store was purchased by Milton and Edna Morse, and later being purchased by Marvin and Maxine Meteer, retiring in 1986. She enjoyed time spent doing crafts and crocheting. She is survived by two sisters and brothers-in-law; Ruth and George Rogers of LeRaysville, Rachel and Elmer Callear of East Athens; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters; Kate McPherson, Marian Allis and by brothers; Vernon and Paul Allis. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 27, at 3 p.m. in the McHenry Funeral Home, 106 Church St., Wyalusing, with the Rev. Beverly Davenport her pastor officiating. Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, from 1 p.m. until the time of the funeral. Interment will be held on Monday, Jan. 29, at 1:30 p.m. in the Rome Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Wyalusing United Methodist Church, or the volunteer fund at the Bradford County Manor, R.D. 1, Troy, PA. –Towanda Daily Review
BAXTER - Elsie Baxter Rice Sweeney, born May 23, 1914, made her transition to the peaceful lawns of heaven on July 1, 2008. Elsie was the daughter of Nora and Will Baxter of Orwell, Pa. She was married to William (Bill) Rice of Rome, Pa., who had predeceased her in 1949 at a young age as a result of berylloisis poisoning. Elsie married Alvin Sweeney in 1964 who predeceased her in 1989. Elsie lived many years in Towanda, Pa., and was employed at Sylvania Electric as a laboratory assistant. She then moved to Seneca Falls, N.Y. and worked for Sylvania and several local banks until her retirement to Mesa, Ariz. in 1978. She is survived by Thomas (Lynette) Rice of Cochise, Ariz. and Robert (Nancy) Rice of Heber, Ariz. She also leaves grandchildren, great grandchildren and stepfamilies whom she loved dearly. Private cremation by Westlawn Chapel & Mortuary, Inc. Interment will be in the Rome, Pennsylvania Cemetery. Donations in Elsie's memory may be made to the Charles Wm. Leighton Jr. Hospice, Inc., P.O. Box 115, Willcox, Ariz., 85644 or to a hospice of your choice. Submitted by RKW. Towanda Daily Review.
BAXTER –FRANCES I. TITUS, 85 formerly of Athens RR 2, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 25, 1994, at the Robert Packer Hospital. Born in Ghent on June 22, 1908, she was the daughter of John and Hannah Bidlack Baxter. She was formerly employed as a nurse’s aide at Davis Convalescent Home, East Athens. She was a member of the Litchfield United Methodist Church and a former member of Sheshequin Grange. She was predeceased by her husband, Roy Titus, in 1985. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Hugh Templeton, and foster children Gary Hasenfus of Mathews, N.C., and Jack Hasenfus of Florida; grandchildren, Lisa Evertts, Athens RR 2, Robert Templeton, Lewistown, Pa., Carla Lawton, Catawissa, Pa., and Larry Templeton, Athens RR 2; and four great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Lowery funeral Home, Athens, Saturday from noon until 2 p.m. at which time the funeral and committal services will be held with the Rev. Richard Shuster officiating. Burial will be in Rome Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Litchfield United Methodist Church, RR 1, Sayre, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review.
IRVING BIXBY, 87, OF Battle Creek Road, Rome (Ulster RR 1), passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 14, 1995, at the Bradford County Manor, where he had resided for the past several years. He was born May 10, 1908, in Rome, Pa., a son of Stanley and Hanna Russell Bixby. Irving had owned and operated a dairy farm in Rome for many years. He was predeceased by his wife, Doris Dowell Bixby; brothers; Raymond and Theodore Bixby; and a sister, Lydia Bixby. He is survived by his daughters and son-in-law: Caryl and Richard Bush, Battle Creek Road and Cynthia Odell, Yonkers, N.Y.; several grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be held on Friday, May 19, 1995, at 2 p.m. at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, Main Street, Nichols. Interment will follow in the Rome Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, from 1 p.m. until the time of the service at 2 p.m. at the chapel. –Towanda Daily Review.
HUGH R. BRIMMER, 80, of 821 N. Elmer Ave., Sayre, died Friday, Oct. 9, 1987 at his home after an extended illness. Born March 20, 1907 in N. Rome, Pa., he was the son of the late John and Cora McCabe Brimmer. He married the former Wilma Simons on Nov. 11, 1930. He was a member of the Church of the Redeemer and was Church Man of the Year. He served on the vestry for many years and was treasurer of the church and of the church school; he was a member of the advisory board of the Salvation Army for many years; a member of Rural Amity Masonic Lodge No. 70; he was a past member of the Waverly Loyal Order of Moose; a member of Sayre Rotary Club and on the Board of Directors of the Elmira Pioneer Baseball Club for many years. He was an avid sports fan especially baseball. He was active in Boy Scout work and was a scout master of a troop for seven years. He was past president of the Bradford-Sullivan Counties Bankers Association. He served on the Executive committee of the Pennsylvania Bankers Association, Group 3. He was a member of the Howard Elmer Hose Company of Sayre. He started his banking career in 1925 with the Farmers National Bank of Rome; he then went to the First National Bank of Towanda in 1930, then to the First National Bank of New Albany as an officer in 1937. In 1943 he went to the First National Bank of Sayre and in 1953 was appointed cashier and vice president. For a number of years he was active in the American Institute of Banking where he studied for many years. He also studied at the University of Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania State University and studied accounting for two years with American Accountants Society. He was one of a group to help organize the Endless Mountains Association. He was a charter member of the Health Care Facilities and was an authority of Sayre. He was chairman of the United Fund drive in 1974. He is survived by his wife, Wilma, at home; one daughter, Ms. Bonnie Brimmer Easley of S.C.; one son, Richard of Pittsford, N.Y.; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, George of Elmira and Reuben of Rome; several nieces and nephews and many relatives in Ireland. Friends may call at the Allgeier and Blauvelt Funeral Home, 126 N. Elmer Ave., Sayre tonight from 7-9. The funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Redeemer in Sayre with the Rev. Don Greenwood, pastor, and the Rev. Albert F. Greene, director emeritus, officiating. Burial will be in Rome Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Valley Ambulance Corp. –Towanda Daily Review
BRISTOL –W. LOUISE CLARK, 82, of Orwell Township, Rome, Pa., went home to be with her Lord Tuesday morning, Sept. 15, 1998, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Ellen and Theodore Platt. She was born on May 8, 1916, in Kellogg, Pa., a daughter of the late John and Bessie (Forrest) Bristol. In 1936, she married Harry Epler Clark. Together they owned and operated the family farm in Orwell. Her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her family. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Eleanor and Alfred Isabell of Rome, Pa., Ellen and Theodore Platt of Perry, Ohio, a son and daughter-in-law, Reese J. and Vivian Clark of Madison, Ohio; a brother and sister-in-law, Ralph and Dorothy McIntyre of New Albany, Pa.; a sister, Florence Vanderpool of Sayre; 13 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Harry, on Sept. 7, 1976; a daughter, Ella Mae Clark; brother, Sam Bristol; and grandson, Leslie Isabell. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Sept. 18, 1998, at 11 a.m. from the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273, Main St., Nichols, with Rev. Evan Nunnally, pastor of Cornerstone Friends Church, Madison, Ohio, officiating. Interment will follow in the Rome Cemetery. The family will receive their friends on Thursday evening from 6 to 9 at the Sutfin funeral Chapel. –Towanda Daily Review.
AMSELMO ‘ANDY’ H. BROWN, 64, of Rome, Pa. retired custodian of Northeast Bradford Elementary School, passed away early Saturday morning, Jan. 8, 2005, at the Troy Community Hospital following a brief and unexpected illness. Andy was born on Aug. 18, 1940 in Towanda, Pa., a son of the late Wurt E. and Margaret E. (Frederick) Brown. He was a graduate of Northeast Bradford High School, Class of 1958. Following gradation he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and proudly served his country for four years. Andy was a member of the North American Trappers Association and was an instructor in trapping for the Pennsylvania Game Commission. He and his close nephew, Orlando “Snooks” Brown, renovated and operated to Old Feed Mill as a wood shop. Andy’s hobbies included fishing, woodworking and fellowship at Pipher’s Diner in Wysox. Andy is survived by his son Kevin Brown and Kevin’s fiancee Linda Lee Marcou of Sayre, Pa.; daughters Karen Brown Antalek of Appalachian, N.Y. and Brenda M. L. Brown of Wysox, Pa.; brothers Silas (Marilee) Brown of Hornbrook, Pa. and Wurt “Bob” Brown of Rome, Pa.; sister-in-law Sharon Brown of Windham, Pa.; his special grandchildren, Aerikka Brown, Angelica Smith, Kelsii Brown, Shawn Antalek, Robert Marcou, Nicholas Brown and Kristine Brown; and several nieces and nephews. Andy was predeceased by his father, Wurt E. Brown in 1959, and his mother, Margaret E. Nimmo in 2001, and by a brother, Orlando “Buck” Brown, in 2001. A period of visitation and sharing memories will be held from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday; Jan. 12, at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, located at 273 S. Main St., Nichols, N.Y. Funeral services and a celebration of Andy’s life will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 13, at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel with the Rev. K. Ben Robinson officiating. Interment will follow in the Rome Cemetery. Those who wish may kindly consider donating a memorial contribution to the North American Trappers Association, RR 2, Box 3236, Uniondale, Pa. in loving memory of Anselmo “Andy” H. Brown. –Towanda Daily Review.
BROWN –EVA L. BROWN BUMP, 75, of Towanda RD 4, died Saturday afternoon, Nov. 21, 1987, at Memorial Hospital, Towanda. She was born Dec. 23, 1911, in New Era, Pa., the daughter of Frank and Margaret Gowin Brown. In June of 1926, she married Dewey G. Bump. He preceded her in death on Aug. 31, 1981. Mrs. Bump possessed a great love of her family and home. She enjoyed crocheting, outdoor life and camping and fishing. She was a member of the Towanda Universalist Church. Surviving are seven daughters; Mrs. Gordon (Ruth) Mays of Sayre, Mrs. Dean (Ruby) Bellows of Towanda RD 4, Mrs. Paul (Hila) Mosier of Terrytown, Mrs. Ernest (Shirley) Newton of Hornbrook, Mrs. John (Ella Mae) Wolfe of Nanticoke, Mrs. Dale (Linda) Henley of Waverly and Mrs. Jerry (Helen) Ousterout of Rome; four sons: Edward Bump of Herrickville, George and Leo Bump both of Plymouth and Donald Bump of Waverly; 39 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; a brother, Thomas Brown of Binghamton; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was also pre-deceased by a brother, Robert Brown; and by a sister, Ruth Burkle. The family will receive friends Monday, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Avenue, Towanda. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Harry L. Ferguson officiating. Interment will be in Rome Cemetery. –Towanda Daily Review.
ORLANDO FREDERICK ‘BUCK’ BROWN, 66, of RR 2, (Windham Twp.) Rome, Pa. passed away suddenly Monday morning, April 2, 2001 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. He was born on May 27, 1934, in Sayre, a son of Margaret E. (Frederick) Nimmo and the late Wurt S. Brown. Affectionately known as “Buck” to his family and friends he attended Rome High school and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. For many years Buck sold hay to many area farmers throughout Bradford County; owned and operated Brown’s Custodial Services and was a truck driver from 1975 to 1991. He currently was driving school bus for the Northeast Bradford School District. Buck enjoyed traveling, was an avid reader, and making screen-printings on clothing and novelty items; although his greatest enjoyment was being surrounded by his loving family. He was a devoted member of the Windham Center Community Church. In addition to his mother Margaret E. Minno, he is survived by his wife, Sharon (Harding) Brown of Windham; sons and daughters-in-law, Richard A. and Wanda Brown, Mountain Home, Arkansas, Orlando E. and Tanya Brown, Shawn F. and Angela Brown all of Rome, Pa.; his daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra H. Strickland and Bob Borick; Rebecca and Daniel Saylor, all of Wysox; Lawana E. and Mark Morse of Pine Valley, N.Y., Susan J. and Chad Rogers of Nichols, N.Y.; brothers and sister-in-law, Silas and Merilee Brown of Hornbrook, Anselmo “Andy” Brown, and Wurt E. Brown both of Rome, Pa.; special grandchildren, Christy (Brian) McLinko, Mary Philippi, Renae Strickland, Gary Moore, Zachary Brown, James Brown, Justin Brown, Nicole Saylor, Sara Strickland, Sebrina Saylor, Hillary Rogers, Troy Rogers and Evan Brown; three great-grandchildren, Brandon McLinko, Cearra McLinko and Garrett Saylor; father-in-law, Theodore C. Harding, Rome, Pa.; brother-in-law, Duane and his wife Ethel Harding; sister-in-law, Peggy and her husband Raymond Decker, his former wife, Helen M. Brown of Rome, Pa.; several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive and his faithful Canine companion Nugget. Funeral services and a celebration of Orlando “Buck’s” live will be held on Thursday, April 5, 2001 at 11 a.m. from the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols with Pastor William Kohler, officiating. Interment will follow in the Rome Cemetery. The family will receive their friends on Wednesday, April 4, 2001 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Chapel. Those who wish may kindly a memorial contribution to the Windham Center Community Church, RR2, Rome, Pa. in loving memory of Orlando Frederick Brown. –Towanda Daily Review.
BUFFINGTON –CAROL B. LANDMESSER, 51, of Rome was escorted by the angels into the presence of the Lord on Wednesday, July 2, 2003, following a courageous battle with cancer. Carol was born on March 24, 1952, in Towanda, a daughter of Joyce (Chaffee) and the late William Buffington. She was a graduate of Towanda High School Class of 1970. Following graduation Carol entered Robert Packer Hospital School of Nursing and received her nursing degree in 1973. On Aug. 10, 1974, she married Lynne Landmesser and together they made Rome their home. Carol was a caring and devoted nurse who was employed by Robert Packer Hospital for over 25 years. For many years, Carol served as the Rome and North Orwell Church secretary. She will be remembered for her dedication to teaching Sunday school and was also instrumental in the community Vacation Bible School Program. In addition, she also served as Cub Scout leader for her son’s troop. Carol treasured the time she spent with her family and friends. She enjoyed embroidery, knitting, crocheting and being among those she loved. She is survived by her husband of nearly 29 years, Lynne A. Landmesser; her son and daughter-in-law, Jared and Wendy Landmesser of Rome; her mother Joyce Chaffee Buffington of Towanda; her brother, David Buffington of Windham Summit; her mother-in-law; Helen Landmesser of Towanda; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Keith and Cheryl Landmesser of North Rome and Karen and Greg Friedman of Sayre; nieces and nephews, David, Alesha, Kristin, Cortney and Jennie; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. A time of remembering the special gift Carol was to all of us will be held on Saturday, July 5, 2003, at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, committal will follow in the Rome Cemetery. A period of visitation and sharing of memories will be held today, July 4, 2003, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols, N.Y. Flowers will be provided by the family, and those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to the Rome United Methodist Church, c/o Billie Dotson, PO Box 41, Rome, Pa. or the Pa., in loving memory of Carol B. Landmesser. –Towanda Daily Review.
GEORGE D. BUMP, 65, of Crestview Park, Athens, passed away Monday, July 5, 2004, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Born Nov. 20, 1938, in Towanda, he was a son of the late Dewey Bump and Eva Brown Bump. George served in the U.S. Army from Nov. 19, 1958, to dec. 5, 1960. In early years George worked with his father, Dewey Bump, in his father’s plumbing business. He was later employed by the Ribstone Silo Co., Troy, and worked as a dairy farmer. George owned and operated the Monroeton Hotel in Monroeton, for several years. He was a social member of the Fort Sullivan American Legion Post No. 246 in Athens. Surviving are his wife of 37 years, Sheila Vanderpool Bump, at home; his children, Lori Nichols and her husband, John, of Sayre, Lisa Jensen, and her husband, Dave, of Ulster, Kevin Bump of Athens, and Tina Bump and her boyfriend, Max Shaffer, of Athens; his grandchildren, Justin Ellard, Stevie-Lynn Ellard, Mindy Bump and Mark Nichols; two brothers, Edward Bump of Herrickville, and Donald Bump and his wife, Theresa, of Barton, N.Y.; five sisters, Hila Mosier and her husband, Paul, of Terrytown, Ruby Bump Bellows of Towanda, Ella May Wolfe of Glen Lyon, Pa., Helen Ousterout and her husband, Jerry, of Waverly, N.Y., and Linda Henley of Towanda; his father-in-law, Aaron Vanderpool and his wife of Waverly; a sister-in-law, Lois Swackhammer of Towanda; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and a dear family friend, Patty Knolles of Towanda RR 5. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, George Bump Jr.; two sisters, Shirley Newton and Ruth Mays; and a brother, Leo Bump. The funeral service will be held Friday, July 9, at 2 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with the Rev. Thomas Geiger, pastor of the Assembly of God Church, Towanda, officiating. Interment will follow in the Rome Cemetery, Rome, with Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 according full military honors. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. –Towanda Daily Review.
BUMP –SHIRLEY BUMP NEWTON, 55, of Towanda RR 1, North Towanda Township, died Monday morning, Nov. 18, 1991, at Memorial Hospital, Towanda. Born Sept. 21, 1936, in Sayre, she was a daughter of Dewey G. and Eva L. Brown Bump. She graduated from Towanda High School and was employed for several years by the J. & A. Dress Factory, Standing Stone. Her main interest in life surrounded her home and family. Mrs. Newton was a former avid bowler. She is survived by her husband Ernest Newton Sr., two daughters, Sharon Kithcart of Ulster and Debra Cole of Camptown; three sons, Ernest Newton Jr. of North Towanda and Larry and Ricky Newton, both of West Palm Beach, Fla.; five sisters, Mrs. Ruby Bellows of Towanda RR 4, Mrs. Paul (Hila) Mosier of Terrytown, Mrs. John (Ella Mae) Wolfe of Wilkes-Barre, Mrs. Dale (Linda) Henley of Towanda and Mrs. Jerry (Helen) Ousterout of Waverly; four brothers, Edward Bump of Herrickville, George Bump of Kingston, Leo Bump of Elenton, Fla., and Donald Bump of Waverly, N.Y.; nine grandchildren; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Ruth Mays, and three grandchildren, Larry Robert Newton Jr., Ernie Robert Newton and Melissa Joe Cole. The family received friends Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. The funeral service will be held today at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Harry L. Ferguson, pastor of the Wysox Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be in Rome Cemetery. –Towanda Daily Review.
CAMPBELL - Selim W. Campbell of Litchfield, PA., died Sep. 27, 1910 at Croswell, Mich., age 56, with burial in Rome Cemetery. Survived by wife and three children. Obituary reported in "Bradford Star" on Oct. 20, 1910 (wife was Jennie Rockwell, dau. of Lemuel S.and Anna Cook (Beeman)Rockwell) File name CampbllS? Susan Austin SusanAustin@hotmail.com
G. EDWIN CARRINGTON, 68, of Ulster RR1 (Rome Township, Pa.) passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at the Robert Packer Hospital following a brief illness. He was born in Rome Township, Sept. 9, 1936, the son of Glenn and Zemma Daughterty Carrington. He graduated from Rome High School. He was formerly employed as a supervisor at Ingersoll Rand in Athens, Pa., for 32 years until his retirement in 1994. He was a member of the Rome Presbyterian Church and the National Rifle Association (NRA). G. Edwin loved to hunt, fish, and work on guns for friends. He enjoyed helping the Valley Youth Hunters Education Challenge (VYHEC) kids with their firearms. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Ruth at home; his three boys, Paul and Carole Carrington of Rome, Pa., Scott and Fae Carrington of Sayre, Pa. and Steve and Melinda Carrington of Lawrenceville, Ga.; grandchildren, Brandy, Kristi, Adam, Aubrey and Alex Carrington; brothers, Arden and Sue Carrington of Rome, Pa., Tony and Regina Carrington of Rome, Pa., and Duane and Lois Carrington, of Rome, Pa.; as well as several nieces and nephews. G. Edwin is predeceased by his parents and a brother, Richard Carrington. Friends and family may call from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, April 28 and from 2-3 p.m. on Friday, April 29 at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home Inc., 225 S. Main St., Athens, Pa. Services will follow on Friday at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Karen Ballard of the Rome Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will be in the Rome Cemetery, Rome, Pa. Memorial donations may be sent in his name to the Valley YHEC, P.O. Box 191, Athens, Pa. or to the Rome Presbyterian Church, Main St., Rome, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review.
WILLIAM R. CASHDOLLAR, 73, of Rome, Pa., passed away Tuesday evening, Aug. 13, 1996 at the Skilled Nursing Unit, Memorial Hospital, Towanda. Born Sept. 17, 1922 in Duryea, Pa., he was a son of the late William Henry and Ethel Hudleson Cashdollar. William was a veteran of World War II having served in the US Army Company A 319th Combat Engineer Battalion in the European, African and Middle Eastern Theatres and was the recipient of four bronze stars. On Oct. 21, 1947 he married the former Beatrice Rockwell in Towanda, Pa. In early years, Mr. Cashdollar was employed by General electric in Elmira, N.Y. He also drove truck and worked on road construction for many years in New York and Pennsylvania. He was a member of Towanda American Legion Post No. 42, a lifelong member of VFW Post No. 6824, Potterville, Pa., a life member of the 94th Infantry Division Association Inc., and was a member of the Vigilante Engine Company of Rome, Pa. Surviving are: his wife, Beatrice Rockwell Cashdollar, at home: a son and daughter-in-law, James William and Mary Ann Cashdollar Sr. of Wysox; a daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and David D’Allesandro of Wysox: four grandchildren; Mark Hicks of LeRaysville, Kelly, Katie and James W. Cashdollar Jr., all of Wysox; a brother, James “Link” Cashdollar of Wysox; two sisters: Anna “Janet” Morse of the Senior Citizens Building, Towanda, and Esther Chilson of Wysox: several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by an infant brother, David, in 1928. The funeral service will be held Friday, Aug. 16, 1996 at 2 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with the Rev. Bernie Kellogg, pastor of the Rome Cemetery, Rome, Pa. with Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 according full military honors. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Vigilante Engine Co., PA Box 77, Rome, Pa. or to the charity or organization of one’s choice in Mr. Cashdollar’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
CASS Doane, Nina Cass (Bonin) age 86, of Bradenton, Fla., formerly of Orwell, Pa., Thursday, November 24, 1977 at Blake Memorial Hospital in Bradenton. Friends may call at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, Nichols, Saturday, 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held there, Sunday at 2 p.m., the Rev. Harry L. Ferguson, Pastor of the Rome, Pa. Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment in the Rome Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Frank Bonin of Orwell, Pa.; four daughters, Mrs. Archie (Delores) Folk of Halstead, Pa., Mrs. Glen (Helen) Watkins of Bradenton, Mrs. Milo (Emmer) Binley of Halstead and Mrs. Carl (Frances) Karam of Elmira; one brother, Elmer Cass of Meriden, Conn.; one sister, Mrs. Lillian Frutchey, Sayre, Pa.; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, Ernest Doane; two brothers, Samuel T. and Ralph Cass and a sister, Elizabeth Cass. Talbott.
CHAFFEE –BEATRICE MARCELLA PARKS, 94, formerly of Ulster, passed away Saturday morning, July 24, 1999, at the Tioga Nursing Facility, Waverly, N.Y. Born Jan 19, 1905, in Warren Center, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Iona Canfield Chaffee. Beatrice attended the Warren Center and Towanda schools. On Sept. 9, 1926, she married Oscar Parks. During World War II she was employed by the Sylvania Electric Co. in Towanda. Mrs. Parks was a member of the Ulster United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Ulster-Sheshequin Fire Company Auxiliary, the Robert Packer Hospital Auxiliary and former Ladies Rebekah Lodge, Sheshequin. Her main interest in life encompassed her home and family. Beatrice enjoyed playing the piano, the outdoors and working among her flowers. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Duane and Doris Parks of North Orwell; three granddaughters and their spouses: Lucille and Lee Kilmer of Ames, Iowa, Loretta and Brian Chaffee of North Orwell, and Karen and Ronald Brown of North Orwell; seven great-grandchildren, Carol, Amy, and Jason Kilmer, Erica and Jamie Brown, and Brianna and Alicia Chaffee; a sister, Christine Rowe of Conklin, N.Y.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Parks, in October of 1970; an infant son, in 1938; an infant granddaughter, in 1962; two brothers, William and George Chaffee; and three sisters, Alice Mosher, Idell Chaffee and Edith Barnes. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, July 27, 1999, at 2 p.m. at the Bowen-Farr Funeral Home, Ulster, with the rev. Sandra Foster, pastor of the Ulster United Methodist Church, officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday afternoon from 12:30 p.m. until 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Rome Cemetery, Rome. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the Ulster United Methodist Church, Ulster, Pa. or to the Rome Cemetery Association, Rome, Pa. in Mrs. Parks’ memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
CHAFFEE –LILLIAN C. WOODBURN, 91, of Rome Borough passed away on Friday, Feb. 24, 1995, at the Wilson Regional Medical Center, Johnson City, N.Y. She was born on Dec. 27, 1903, in Potterville, the daughter of Earl Rupert and Margaret Conklin Chaffee. Lillian was a graduate of the Mansfield Normal School Class of 1923. Following graduation she shared her knowledge teaching in Spring Hill, Windham, Orwell and Rome. Following 32 years of teaching, Lillian became a member of the Pennsylvania Retired Teachers Association. On July 30, 1929, in Beaver, Pa., she married Edward Woodburn, and together they made their home in Rome until his death on June 10, 1973. Lillian was a long-time member of the Rome Presbyterian Church, where she recently received a plaque for 65 years of living, loving and serving her church family. Lillian loved her family and dedicated her life to them, her community and its people and will be greatly missed by all. She loved to meet people no matter where her travels sent her. She always had a smile of warmth. Lillian is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law; Mrs. Jack H. (Ruth) Thomas, Vestal, N.Y., and Mrs. David (Margaret) Chapman, Rome; brothers and sister-in-law; Lyle Chaffee, St. Petersburg, Fla., and Ward and Luella Chaffee, Beaver, Pa.; sisters Mable McPherson, Towanda, and Rachel Shupe, St. Petersburg; grandchildren and their spouses; Mark and Julee Thomas, Craig and Dianne Thomas, Marcia and Mark Sanford, Pamela and Robert Griffiths, and Cameron Chapman; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and many friends. She was predeceased by her brothers Herb and Dewitt Chaffee and sister Ina Wakeley. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 1, 1995, at 2 p.m. at the Rome Presbyterian Church with her pastor, the Rev. Ann Marie Meyerhoffer, officiating, assisted by the rev. Edmund Hoener. Interment will follow in the Rome Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 at the Sutfin funeral Chapel, Main Street, Nichols, N.Y. Friends who wish may remember the Rome Presbyterian Church in Memory of Lillian C. Woodburn. –Towanda Daily Review.
DAVID M. CHAPMAN, 74, of Rome, Pa., passed away Friday evening, Sept. 2, 2005 at the Towanda Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 24, 1931 in Springfield Twp., Pa., a son of the late Manley and Thelma (Hartford) Chapman. David was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict. He was a graduate of Mansfield State Teachers College, Penn State University and Missouri Auction School. David was a retired Endwell Senior High School. In addition, he also taught for the Smithport (Pennsylvania) Area Schools. For many years, he owned and operated Chapman’s Auction and Appraisal Services in Rome. Dave was a member of the Rome Presbyterian Church, the Moose and Elks clubs in Fort Myers, Fla. Dave enjoyed the simple pleasures of life and always carried a smile wherever he traveled. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 52 years, Margaret Woodburn Chapman; his son and daughter-in-law, Cameron and Amy Chapman of Howey-in-the-Hills, Fla.; his daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and John Zukowski of Endicott; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Jack and Ruth Thomas, Vestal, Stanley and Janice Chapman of Orlando, Fla.; Searle and Ann Chapman of Ulster, Pa., Duane Chapman and Phyllis Finch of Athens; Earl and Lucille Chapman of Ulster, Pa.; brother-in-law Herbert Nagle of Towanda. Special grandchildren; Jason, Daniel, Kayla Griffiths, Cole and Morgan Zukowski, Shelby and Casey Chapman. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Funeral services and celebration of David’s life will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 2 p.m. at the Rome Presbyterian Church, Main Street, Rome, Pa., with his pastor, Rev. Karen Ballard officiating. Interment will follow in Rome Cemetery. A period of visitation will be held on Monday, Sept. 5, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols, N.Y. Friends who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to the Rome Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 189 Rome, Pa. or the Scholarship Fund at Maine Endwell High School, 712 Farm to Market Road, Endwell, N.Y. in loving memory of David M. Chapman. –Towanda Daily Review.
CHILSON –ROBERT EUGENE WALKER, 61, With the beginning of a new day, Thursday, July 31, 1997, Robert Eugene Walker, 61, of Wysox RR 2 completed his journey and gently took his savior’s hand to his new heavenly home. Bob was born on July 22, 1936, in Sayre. He was a son of Robert and Evelyn (Smith) Chilson and a foster son of Ira and Ruth Walker. He was a graduate of Rome High School Class of 1954, and on June 27, 1958, he married the former Stella Wilmot. He was a former employee of Stackmore, Owego, N.Y., and retired from Dresser-Rand in Painted Post, N.Y., in 1986 following 18 years of service. Bob was a very talented handyman and a very knowledgeable mechanic. He also enjoyed gardening and playing the organ. He especially loved to go bass fishing. Bob attended the United Methodist Church, Rome. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Stella; his sons and daughters-in-law, SMSgt. Curtis Newell and his wife, Tammy Walker, Maxwell AFB, Ala., SMSgt, Kevin Ira and his wife, Sandra Walker, Holloman AFB, N.M., SMSgt. (SELECT) Craig Eugene and his wife, Helen Walker, Cannon AFB, N.M., TSgt. Douglas Charles and his wife, Sylvia Walker, Scotts AFB, Ill.; a daughter and son-in-law, Michelle Annette and Richard Lincoln, Watsontown, Pa.; five very special grandchildren, Kyle Robert Walker, Todd Alan Walker, Katie Lynn Walker, Cassandra Monique Walker, and Zachary Franz Walker; his foster mother, Ruth Walker, Bradford County Manor; and a very dear sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Jane and John Richard Upham and family, Neath. The funeral service and a celebration of Bob’s life will be held on Monday, Aug. 4, 1997, at noon at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 Main St., Nichols, with the Rev. Bernie Kellogg, pastor of the United Methodist Church, Rome, officiating. Interment will follow in the Rome Cemetery. The family will receive their friends on Monday from 10 until the time of the service at noon. Those who wish may remember the Untied Methodist Church, Rome, Pa. in loving memory of Robert Eugene Walker. –Towanda Daily Review.
LEONARD COLE, 79, of North Rome, (Ulster RD 1), died peacefully at his home on Monday, March 5, 1990 following an illness. He was born on Nov. 15, 1910 in Sheshequin Township, a son of Charles and Weltha (Eiklor) Cole. Leonard was a member of the Rome United Methodist Church and had served as a trustee of the church. He was a well-known, respected and devoted Holstein dairy farmer having owned and operated the family farm for 48 ½ years until his retirement in 1981. Following his retirement, he continued to remain active in assisting his son, Robert, with the operation of the farm until 1988 when his health began to fail. He was a member of the Eastern Milk Producers Cooperative for over 30 years. He enjoyed all outdoor activities and especially enjoyed wood cutting. He loved his grandchildren and his love was returned to him by them. He was especially fond of their tagging along with him on the farm as he did his chores. They will recall with fond memories tapping the maple trees and making syrup with their grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Doris (Arnold) Cole, at home; his daughter and son-n-law; Louise and Robert Winters of Ulster; his sons and daughters-in-law; Robert and Anna Marie Cole of North Rome; Richard Cole, Norman and Debbie Cole of Largo, Fla.; his brothers: Ray Cole of Ormond Beach, Fla.; Earl Cole of Ghent; and Walter Cole of Athens; his half-brothers; Clarence Cole of Ulster, and Charles Cole of Fla.; 14 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his brothers and sisters, Lee and Vern Cole and Marie Williams and Inez Watkins. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 9 from the Rome United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Wilmot Mather, interim pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in the Rome Cemetery. Memorials in his memory may be directed to the Rome United Methodist Church in care of Sandra Eastman. The family will receive their friends from 3-6 p.m. Thursday, March 8 at the Sutfin funeral Chapel, 82 Main St., Nichols, N.Y. –Towanda Daily Review.
CONRAD DR. GEORGE LEDYARD
Daily Review 12/8/2007
Dr. George Ledyard Conrad, VMD, 90, formerly of Rome, Pa., passed away
on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007, in Sault Sainte Marie, Mich. George was
born on Sept. 22, 1917, in South Gibson, Pa., a son of the late Edmund
Frank Conrad and Mary Isabel Ledyard Conrad. He attended local schools
in South Gibson and in 1936 he graduated from Wyoming Seminary in Kingston,
Pa. Following graduation he attended Penn State for one year, where he
obtained his pre-veterinary requirements. George continued his education
at the University of Pennsylvania and graduated in 1942 with a Veterinary
Medical Doctor Degree. During his years at Penn he was introduced to Rome
and vet medicine firsthand when he spent summers assisting Dr. Isaac Stoll
in his practice. His career began when he worked full time for Dr. Stoll,
and continued when he opened his own practice in 1946. In 1945 George
married local Rome native Ida May Parks. She proved a willing and very
able assistant and continued working side by side with him until 1999,
when he retired. Ida May predeceased him on Oct. 25, 2003. George
is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Mary Louise and Richard Tuhro
of Sault Sainte Marie; his grandsons, Matthew Conrad Tuhro and his wife,
Kimberly Tuhro, of Sault Sainte Marie, and Douglas Richard Tuhro of Webster,
N.Y.; and his great-grandson, Tyler Bellinger Tuhro of Sault Sainte Marie.
He was predeceased by a brother, Warren Spafford Conrad, on Dec. 3, 1990.
Funeral services and a celebration of George's life will be held at noon
on Dec. 11, at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols, N.Y.,
with Pastor K. Ben Robinson officiating. Interment will follow at the Rome
Cemetery. A period of visitation and sharing memories will be held from
10 a.m. until the time of the service Tuesday at the funeral chapel. Memories
and condolences may also be shared with the family by visiting www.sutfinfuneralchapel.com.
Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to the charity
of their choice in loving memory of Dr. George Ledyard Conrad. Submitted
by Carol Brotzman
COOK, Anna -
Mrs. Anna (nee Cook) Rockwell dies at home of her son Fred at Rome (Oct.
5, 1922)
Rome, PA, Oct. 5.- Mrs. Anna Rockwell, widow of the late Lemuel Rockwell,
died at the home of her son, Fred, in Rome at 7 o'clock this morning. She
was 78 years old. Mrs. Rockwell has been a great sufferer for the past
seven months of a complication of diseases. She is survived by the following
children: Mrs. Fred Jetter of Oriskany, NY, Melvin Rockwell of Corning,
Fred of Rome, James Beeman of Cleveland, and Joseph Beeman of Wysox, the
last two by a former marriage. Prayer service will be held at the house
Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock and at 2 o'clock at the Rome M. E. Church.
The Rev. S. W. Willis of Rome will officiate. Burial will be in Rome cemetery.
"The Daily Review", Towanda, PA (paper dated OCT 6, 1922) Susan Austin
SusanAustin@hotmail.com
COWELL - B. Ruth Cooley, 80, of Shippensburg, Pa., passed away Monday, May 19, 2008 at her home. Born June 1, 1927 in Rome, Bradford County, she a daughter of the late J. Forest and Harriette McCabe Cowell. Mrs. Cooley was a 1945 graduate of Clinton High School, Clinton, Tenn. She was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church, Shippensburg, Pa.; past matron of the Rome Order of the Eastern Star 26, Rome; past president of the Shippensburg Civic Club; past president Shippensburg University Faculty Wives Club; a member of Shippensburg Chapter 2525 American Association of Retired Persons; and instructor/equipment caretaker for the Shippensburg Operation Heartbeat CPR training unit. She is survived by: her husband of 61 years, Dr. Max Cooley; two sons, Gary D. Cooley and wife Carma L., Shippensburg, Mark S. Cooley, Orrstown; an adopted grandson, John J. McBride, Orrstown; and a granddaughter, Marsha Walker and her husband Dale Jr., Elizabethtown; four great-grandchildren, Adam and Ashley Eyer both of Shippensburg, also Brittany and Justin Walker both of Elizabethtown; as well as several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Cooley and her husband helped raise one niece, Judy Farner, Shippensburg, and nephews, Larry Kipp, Newville and James Cowell, San Diego, Calif. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Lewis and Jesse Cowell, and one sister, Eliza Kipp. A private family viewing will be held Saturday, May 24, 2008 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. in the Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home Inc. Shippensburg. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family in the Rome Cemetery, Rome. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Max G. Cooley Scholarship Foundation, Shippensburg University Foundation, 1871 Old Main Dr. Shippensburg PA, 17257. - Sayre Morning Times, 21 May 2008
CRAWFORD - Brandon Alan "Turtle" Crawford. Those we have held in our arms for a little while, we hold in our hearts forever…Our hearts were broken on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, with the sudden and unexpected loss of our son, brother, grandson, nephew and cousin, Brandon Alan "Turtle" Crawford, 21, of RR 1, Box 206M, Rome, Pa. Brandon was born on Feb. 9, 1987, in Towanda, Pa., the son of Teresa and Chad Evans and the son of Alan Crawford. Brandon was a graduate of Northeast Bradford High School Class of 2005. He was currently employed by XLC as a forklift operator. Brandon enjoyed playing "Rockband," four-wheeling, snowboarding, hunting, and just hanging out with his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. In addition to his parents, Teresa and Chad Evans of Rome, and Alan Crawford of Sugar Run, Brandon is survived by his sister, Brandy Carr; his grandparents, Lee and Louise Walters, John and Louise Evans, William Capwell Sr., and Doris and Lloyd Crawford; his great-grandmother, Olive Holcombe; aunts and uncles Polly Evans, Ron and Linda Hunsinger, Rick and Yvonne Basher, John and Cindy Evans, Mike and Vicki Hitchcock, Richard and Cindy Hutchinson, William and Katrina Capwell, Todd and Kathy Crawford, and Dawn and Tim Linn; many great-aunts, great-uncles and cousins; and his girlfriend, Nicole Benscoter. Brandon was predeceased by his sister, Stephanie Evans; great-uncles Howard and Victor Brown; and his aunt Margaret Evans. A time of remembering the special gift Brandon was to all of us will be held at noon on Monday, Oct. 20, at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols, N.Y., with Pastor Charles Bishop officiating. Interment will follow in the Rome Cemetery. A period of visitation and time of sharing memories will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19, at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel. A period of visitation will also be held from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at noon on Monday. Friends who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to the Pennsylvania Cancer Coalition, Trout Run Business Center, 344 N. Reading Rd., Ephrata, Pa. 17522, in loving memory of Brandon "Turtle" Crawford. RHW. The Towanda Daily Review.
MILTON E. DAUGHERTY, 98, of RR 1, Rome, PA passed away Friday, March 6, 1998 at his home. He was born on February 12, 1900 on Harmony Hill in Orwell Township, PA, a son of the late Alfred and Cora (Allis) Daughtery. He owned and operated a dairy farm in Allis Hollow. He is survived by his wife May, at home; three daughters and sons-in-la; two sons and daughters-in-law; 18 grandchildren including Diane Peterbaugh of Troy, PA; 26 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial services were held in the United Methodist Church in Rome with interment to be in the Rome Cemetery. Friends who wish may remember to Memorial Hospice, c/o Towanda Memorial Hospital, 1 Hospital Drive, Towanda, PA. –Canton Independent Sentinel.
CLIFFORD F. DAVIS
Clifford F. Davis, 70, of Leavenworth, KS died July 3, 1990 at
his home. He was a former resident of Ulster. He was born March 5,
1920, the son of Frank R. and Emma Newman Davis. He retired from the Army
in 1953 with a rank of sergeant first class and was very active in veteran's
affairs. He is survived by his wife, Iva Davis at home; four daughters;
three brothers and three sisters; all of whom reside on the east coast;
several great nieces and nephews. A visitation was held July 8 at the Vickery
Funeral Home in Troy with burial to be in Rome Cemetery. (TGR, Thursday,
July 12, 1990)
DRAKE MILLIE
Lent, Mrs. Millie Drake-Athens, March 14- (1950) of East Athens died
yesterday afternoon at her home, following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Lent
celebrated her 90th birthday, Feb16. A native of Bradford County,
Mrs. Lent has lived in Athens over 40 years. She was born in South Litchfield,
Litchfield Twp, Feb 16, 1860, one of the seven children of George S and
Clarisa Hotchkiss Drake. She was married to the late Eugene L Lent in Rome.
He died in 1896. Following his death Mrs. Lent resided for a time with
her parents in Litchfield, later coming to East Athens. At one time she
also lived in Vawter and Rome. Mrs. Lent is a member of the North Waverly
Chapel and East Athens WCTU. She also holds membership in Tioga Point Chapter,
Daughters of the American Revolution. Her father saw action with the Northern
Army during the Civil War and was wounded at the battle of Gettysburg.
Surviving is her son, Eugene S Lent, with whom she resided; a stepson,
Cass E Lent of Binghamton, a stepdaughter, Mrs. Rhoda Barnes of Wysox;
a brother, George T Drake of Tampa, Fla and several nieces and nephews.
The body is at the Lowery Funeral Home, Main St, Athens where friends may
call Wednesday afternoon and evening. Services will be held Thursday morning
with Rev. Judd Hunter, Pastor of the North Waverly Chapel officiating.
Burial in Rome Cemetery.
ROY J. EVANS, 40, of LeRaysville died early Monday morning May 27, 1991 at Memorial Hospital, Towanda. Born March 14, 1951, in Elmira, N.Y., he was a son of Ollin and Phyllis Fuller Evans. Roy attended the Northeast Bradford High School and was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, having served in the U.S. Army from July 1, 1969, Until May 11, 1971. He was a self-employed carpenter and remodeled houses and furniture. Roy was a member of the Herrickville Wesleyan Church and a past member of the Potterville VFW. On Aug. 8, 1970, he married the former Susan Walker. He is survived by his wife, Susan at home; three sons, Roy E. Evans, Towanda, Roger L. Evans, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. and James R. Brown of LeRaysville; a daughter Helen A. Evans of LeRaysville; his parents, Ollin and Phyllis Evans of Rome RD 1; a granddaughter, Ashley Evans; a brother, Robert E. Evans of Rome RD 1; two sisters, Mrs. Dennis (Nioma) Cox of Rome RD 1 and Mrs. Douglas (Cindy) Erickson of Rome RD 1; also nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. The funeral service will be held Friday beginning at 10 a.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with the Rev. James Ketchum, pastor of the Herrickville Wesleyan Church officiating. Interment will be in the Rome Cemetery with Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 according full military honors. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. The family requests that flowers be omitted and donations may be made to Susan W. Evans, in her husband’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
Leon Avery FORBES Sr., 74, of Wysox RR 2, Wysox Township, PA passed away Sunday, November 9, 1997 at Memorial Hospital in Towanda. Born December 23, 1922 in Wysox Township, he was a son of the late Smith Angel and Lura Naomi Gillette Forbes. Mr. Forbes owned and operated his dairy farm and drove school bus in the area for many years. He was also employed by GTE Sylvania in Towanda for 23 years until his retirement in 1986. Following his retirement, Leon served as a rural newspaper deliveryman for the Daily Review in Towanda for a number of years. Surviving are seven children; 17 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren; sisters, Luella Forbes of Troy, PA and Florence Robinson of Towanda; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Nancy C. Forbes, in 1995. Funeral services were held November 12 (1 pm) at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home in Towanda with the Rev. Harry L. Ferguson officiating and interment to be in Rome Cemetery, Rome, PA
FREDERICK –MARGARET E. NIMMO, 93, of Main St., Rome, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2001 at the Bradford County Manor. She was born Oct. 9, 1907, in Sheshequin, a daughter of the late Silas F. and Hattie (Bull) Frederick. Margaret was predeceased by: her husbands, Wurt E. Brown in 1959 and David Clair Nimmo in 1972; her son, Orlando Brown in 2001; and her companion “Doc” Pierce. She was a longtime resident of Rome and a graduate of North Rome School. Margaret was a homemaker and an avid gardener. Margaret and David moved to Long Prairie, Minn., where she attended many flower shows and place among the top three for her arrangements. She enjoyed crocheting Afghans and rugs for her children and grandchildren, and always made sure that they received one. She was a member of the Rome Presbyterian Church and the Sons of Union, Veterans of Civil War, where she traveled and participated in many of the reenactments. Margaret is survived by sons and daughter-in-law, Silas and Merilee Brown of Hornbrook, Anselmo “Andy” Brown of Rome, and Wurt W. Brown of Rome; daughters-in-law, Sharon E. Brown and Helen M. Brown, both of Rome; grandchildren, Sandra Strickland, Richard and Wanda Brown, Orlando E. and Tanya Brown, Rebecca and Daniel Saylor, Shawn and Angela Brown, Lawana and Mark Morse, Susan and Chad Rogers, Carol and Kevin Barnett, Brian Overpeck, Kevin Brown, Karen Antalek, Brenda Brown, Robert Brown, Craig Brown and Steven Brown; 26 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and special friend, Merna Mapes. Funeral services for Margaret will be held Monday, May 14, 2001 at 11 a.m. at the Sutfin funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols, N.Y. Her pastor, the Rev. Karen Ballard, will officiate. Interment will follow in the Rome Cemetery. The family will receive their friends Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. –Towanda Daily Review.
FREER Edna L Blend Robinson, age 91, of Rome RR 3, passed away Monday evening, Dec 11, 2000, at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. She was born October 4, 1909, in Jersey Shore, PA, the d/o the late Charles and Ethel (CLARK) FREER. Edna was a member of the Rome United Methodist Church and the Fort Antes Daughters of the American Revolution, Jersey Shore, Lycoming County. Edna also enjoyed the monthly gatherings for meals and outings with the "Widow's Support Group." Edna was predeceased by her husband, Lucius E. "Nub" ROBINSON, on Jan. 19,1997, one day before they would have shared their 24th wedding anniversary. Edna is survived by her sister and brother-in-law; Betty and Charles MOSHIER, Horseheads, NY; step-daughters and their spouses; Ruth and Ed CARRINGTON of Ulster RR 1, Joanne and John LINGO of Philadelphia, and Betty and Floyd UHL of Athens; granddaughters: Suzanne and Kathy: great grandchildren, and step- great grandchildren. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews, among them a special niece: Betty COX of Jersey Shore. In addition to her husband, Edna was also predeceased by a sister; Reva FELTER, and brothers Forrest and Fred FREER. Funeral services for Edna will be held on Friday, Dec. 15, 2000, at 11 a.m. at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St. Nichols, NY, with her pastor, Rev. Jane BENSLEY, officiating. Interment will follow in the Rome Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m. Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to the Rome United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 177, Rome, PA 18838, in loving memory of Edna L. Blend Robinson.
GOWAN - CARRIE CLARK
Carrie 'Elizabeth' Clark, 74, of Athens RR 1, PA, formerly of
Towanda, died Saturday, November 5, 1994 at the home of her daughter and
son-in-law, Linda and Ralph Hobbie, following an extended illness. Born
April 13, 1920 in Terry Township, PA, she was a daughter of the late Cameron
D. and Carrie Johnson Gowin. Mrs. Clark was a member of the Earl T. Fulmer
VFW Post 6072, Durell and of the Athens Senior Citizens. She was employed
by Sayre Lingerie and later by Towanda Corset Factory. Surviving are daughters
and sons-in-law, Linda and Ralph Hobbie of Athens RR 1 and Patricia and
Keith Haight of Canton; a son and daughter-in-law, John and Linda Clark
of Troy; seven grandchildren and one great-grandson; brothers, William
Gowin of Mountain Lake and Walter Gowin of New Albany; sisters, Lillian
Turner of Athens, Florence Smith of Towanda, June Cory of Wysox and Marjie
McElwee of Wyalusing; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded
in death by her husband, John F. Clark, in 1985; two sisters and five brothers.
Funeral services were held at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home in Towanda
on November 7 with the Rev. Paul West, pastor of the Ulster Village Presbyterian
Church officiating and interment to be in the Rome Cemetery, Rome, PA.
Memorials may be directed to Guthrie Hospice, RR 4, Box 60-A, Towanda,
PA 18848 in Mrs. Clark's memory. (TGR, Thursday, November 17, 1994)
GOWIN –CARRIE ‘ELIZABETH’ CLARK, 74, Athens, PA, RR 1, formerly of Towanda died Nov. 5, 1994, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Ralph Hobbie, following an extended illness. Born April 13, 1920, in Terry Township, PA she was a daughter of the late Cameron D. and Carrie Johnson Gowin. Mrs. Clark was a 1939 graduate of the Towanda High School. On Feb. 9, 1942, Elizabeth married John F. Clark, who preceded her in death on May 10, 1985. She was a member of the Earl T. Fulmer VFW Post 6072, Durrell and of the Athens Senior Citizens. Her main interest in life was her family, especially her grandchildren, and she enjoyed knitting and crocheting, sewing and fishing. Mrs. Clark was employed by Sayre Lingerie and later by the Towanda Corset Factory. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Ralph Hobbie, Athens RR 1, and Patricia and Keith Haight, Canton; a son and daughter-in-law, John and Linda Clark, Troy; seven grandchildren, Ralph II, Jack and Stephanie Hobbie, Magian Byron and Kyle Clark and Joann Haight; one great-grandson, Christopher; two brothers, William Gowin, Mt. Lake and Walter Gowin, New Albany; four sisters, Lillian Turner, Athens, Florence Smith, Towanda, June Cory, Wysox and Marjie McElwee, Wyalusing; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was also preceded in death by two sisters and five brothers. The funeral service was held Nov. 7, at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda, with the Rev. Paul West, pastor of the Ulster Village Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment was in the Rome Cemetery, Rome, PA. Memorials may be directed to Guthrie Hospice, RR 4, Box 60-A Towanda, PA in Mrs. Clark’s memory. –Canton Independent Sentinel.
CHARLES R. HARRINGTON, 79, of Rome Township, Ulster RR 1, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday morning, May 5, 1999, at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. He was born on May 24, 1919, in Rome Township, a son of the late George William and Nettie May (Strope) Harrington. “Charlie,” as he was known by his family and friends, owned and operate the family farm in Rome. He will be remembered for the loyalty he showed toward his community as Rome Township supervisor. Charlie enjoyed bowling, hunting and spending time among Mother Nature’s natural beauty, although his greatest enjoyment was being surrounded by his loving family and many friends. Charles is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 56 years, Louisa May “Peggy” (Brown) Harrington, at home; his daughters and sons-in-law, Donna (Harrington) and Gary Ross, Crawford, Ga., and Sheryl (Harrington) and Steve Hovan, Rome Twp.; his sons and daughters-in-law, Charles Boyd and Cherie Harrington, Rome, and Dale Richard and Marcia Harrington, Warren Center; his sister, Elizabeth Jones, Rome; his grandchildren, Stephanie (Howard) Haviland, Teri (Donald) Riney, Michele (Gary) Chappie, Charles Bruce (Cheryl) Harrington, Trudy (Keoki) Smith, Sonya Klotz, Jeffrey (Deidra) Ross, Shelly (Michael) Midkiff, Brian Ross, Brenda (Darren) Embry, Tyler Tross, Jason Ross, the Rev. Kevin Hovan, Karen (Michael) Jones, Scott Hovan, Mindy Hovan, Michael Harrington, Melanie Harrington, LeAnn Harrington and Laurel Harrington; his great-grandchildren, Zachary Haviland, Jordan Haviland, Alex Haviland, Preston Harrington, Paul Klotz, Chaves Smith, Keidos Smith, Mustaine Smith and Paisley Smith; his niece, Shirley (Duane) Phillips; nephews, Charles (Mary) Jones and Raymond (Sharon) Jones. He was predeceased by his half-brothers, William and Percy Harrington. A funeral and a celebration of Charlie’s life will be held on Saturday, May 8, 1999, at 11 a.m. at the North Rome Wesleyan Church, with the Rev. M. Richard Wolfe, pastor, and his grandson, the Rev. Kevin M. Hovan, officiating, assisted by the Rev. Carroll E. Brentlinger. Interment will follow in the Rome Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 Main St., Nichols, and on Saturday from 10 until the time of the services at 11 a.m. at the church. Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial donation to the Windham Ambulance, c/o Kelly Pakes, RR 2, Box 323, Rome, Pa. or the Intensive Care Unit at the Robert Packer Hospital, Guthrie Square, Sayre, Pa. in loving memory of Charles R. Harrington. –Towanda Daily Review
HARRINGTON - Gone yet not forgotten, although we are apart your spirit lives within us and you are forever in our hearts. ... Our loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Elizabeth M. Jones, 90, of Battle Creek Road, Rome Twp., (RD 1, Ulster, PA) passed away on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Towanda. Elizabeth was born on Aug. 10, 1917, in Rome, Pa., a daughter of George and Nettie (Strope) Harrington. She also was a 50 plus year member of the Rome United Methodist Church; enjoyed daily walks and the companionship of her cat "Tillie." Elizabeth was devoted to her family and treasured the time spent with all of them. Elizabeth is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: Shirley and Duane Phillips of Rome, Pa.; her sons and daughters-in-law: Charles and Mary Jones of North Orwell; Raymond and Sharon Jones of Ulster; a sister-in-law: Louisa Harrington of RR 1, Ulster; her special grandchildren: Robin and her husband Fred Wiginton, Kalesta and her husband Marc Retter; Carlyn and her husband Patrick Murphy; Shelly and her husband Todd Raymond, Susan and her husband Michael Serfass; Duane Jr. and his wife Jackie Phillips; Kay and her husband Michael Low; Kathy and her husband Bob Coon; Richard and his wife Jennifer Jones; Ray Jones, Lori Fenton, Lynn and her husband Craig Bennett; 26 great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and their families also survive. She was predeceased by her husband of 63 years Edward LeRoy Jones on June 3, 1998; her son Edward LeRoy Jones, Jr. on June 29, 1988; brother Charles Harrington and a grandson Alan Phillips on March 30, 1974. A time of remembering and celebration of Elizabeth's life will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 8, at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 South Main St., Nichols, N.Y., with her pastor Rev. K. Ben Robinson, officiating. Interment and prayers of committal will follow in the Rome Cemetery. A period of visitation and sharing memories will be held from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday at the funeral chapel. Memories and condolences for the family may also be shared by visiting our Web site (under obituaries) at www.sutfinfuneralchapel.com. Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to the Rome Cemetery, PO Box 63, Rome, Pa. 18837, in loving memory of Elizabeth M. Jones. - Published in the Towanda Daily Review - 1/7/2008.
HESKELL - Joyce L. Esmus 67, wife of Allan T. Esmus of 510 Fourth St., Towanda, Pa., passed away Friday, May 16, 2008, at Memorial Hospital, Towanda, Pa., following a courageous battle with cancer. Joyce was born on June 29, 1940, in Towanda, the daughter of Charles and Mary Clark Heskell. Joyce was employed by the Towanda Area School District in Wysox, Pa., for 10 years and was also employed by the Dandy Mini Mart on Main Street in Towanda for 10 years until declining health no longer permitted her to continue. She was a member of the Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 Auxiliary. Joyce enjoyed crocheting and will be remembered by her family and many friends for her generosity and selflessness. Surviving are: her husband, Allan, whom she married in August of 1956; sons: Allan T. Esmus Jr. and his wife, Sherri, of Dunmore, Pa., and Chris Esmus and his wife, Patti, of Towanda; grandchildren, Maureen, Maximillian and Karen Esmus; sister Arlene Swingle and her husband, Bill Swingle, of Homets Ferry, Pa.; brother Harold Heskell and his wife, Peggy Heskell, of Liberty Corners, Pa.; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends. She was preceded in death by her infant children, Ronald and Karen Esmus; sister Barbara Vermuelen; and brothers Howard, Clyde and George Heskell. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 19, at the funeral home. Interment will follow in the Rome Cemetery, Rome, Pa. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society, Bradford Unit, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, Pa. 17701-3945, in Joyce's memory. Towanda Daily Review, 17 May 2008
HIGH - Mrs. Frances M. Rockwell, wife of Wm. P. Rockwell, died June 15 at her home at Gillet Bridge after a protracted illness of cancer. Besides her husband, one son Edward Rockwell of Greene, NY, and one daughter Mrs. L.E. Cannan of Rome survive. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon from the M.E. church in Rome. -- Bradford Star, dated Thursday, June 22, 1916 Susan Austin SusanAustin@hotmail.com
HOEGER - Anna May Hoeger Reilly, 87, wife of Edward J. Reilly Jr. of Towanda RR 5, Sheshequin Township, Pa., formerly of South Waverly, Pa., and Kissimmee, Fla., passed away Wednesday evening, April 9, 2008, at her home following declining health. Anna was born May 29, 1920, in Englewood, N.J., the daughter of the late Charles Hoeger and Anna Beckvermit Hoeger. She was a graduate of St. Cecelia High School in Englewood and subsequently attended art school in New York City. As a youth, Anna worked with her father in his printing shop. On May 24, 1947, she married Edward J. Reilly Jr. at St. Cecelia's Catholic Church in Englewood, N.J. During World War II., Anna was employed in a defense plant in New York City and was later employed as a supervisor for the New York City Port Authority for 13 years. She was the proprietor of Anna Marie's Creations, a successful screen printing business in South Waverly, Pa., for a number of years . Anna possessed great love for her family and also enjoyed drawing, flowers and gardening. She is survived by: her husband of nearly 61 years, Edward J. Reilly Jr., at home; her children, Edward J. Reilly III and his wife, Susan, of Clark Hill, S.C., Rosemary Egan of Dennville, N.J., Dennis Reilly and his wife, Maerose, of Old Tappan, N.J., Patricia Kelly and her husband, Brian, of Washington Township., N.J., and M. Kathy Bevacqua and her fiancé, Roger Hitchcock, of Towanda RR 5, Pa.; grandchildren, Victoria Reilly, Victoria Vugger and her husband, John, Shawn Reilly and his wife, Jamie, Susannah Kramer and her husband, Jacob, Martin Eagan and his wife, Julia, John Eagan and his wife, Collette, Theresa Seif, Tara Reilly, Danny Reilly, Michaela Reilly, Meghan Kelly, Sean Kelly, Nicole Mullen and her husband, Chris, and Michael Peutl and his wife, Jess; great-grandchildren, Kyle, Payton and Jake Kramer, Devon, Joe and Robbie Reilly, Mathew Eagan, Kirsten Cavanaugh, Jocelyn and Jayden Mullen, and Ethan Peutl; her sister, Charlotte Raymond of Sussex, N.J.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by grandsons Edward Joseph Reilly IV and James Eagan; a granddaughter, Erin Reilly; a son-in-law, James Eagan; her sister Helen; and her brother, Charlie. Anna's family wishes to express their greatest appreciation to her loving caregivers, Cheryl Ciparino, Sherry Donovan, Holly Johnson, Carrie Camp and Julie Shumway. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, April 14, at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Third Street, Towanda, Pa. Interment will be private in the Rome Cemetery, Rome, Pa. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Beirne-Webster VFW Post, RR 3, Towanda, Pa. 18848, or to the Bradford County Humane Society, PO Box 179, Ulster, Pa. 18850, in Anna M. Reilly's memory. Submitted by Carol Brotzman. Daily Review on 4/11/2008
GUY HOLCOMBE
Guy D. Holcombe, 77, of Troy Heights in Troy and a former resident
of North Towanda died Friday, September 14, 1990 at the Troy Community
Hospital after an extended illness. Born February 9, 1913 in Sayre, he
was the son of F. Leslie and Fesa Brink Holcombe. Mr. Holcombe operated
the Nationwide Insurance Agency in Towanda and he and his wife, the former
Marian Horton, also managed Western Union Telegraph for twenty years. Mr.
Holcombe served on the Township Board of Supervisors and was an active
member of the North Towanda United Methodist Church. He was a member of
the Roman Lodge No. 418 F & AM, the Towanda Area Senior Citizens and
a former active member of the Towanda Rotary Club. In 1987 they made their
home in Troy. Mr. Holcombe is survived by his wife, Marian Horton Holcombe,
at home; daughters and sons-in-law, Lillian and Paul Martin, Edinboro,
PA and Lana and Sylvio Desloges, Ashville, NC; son and daughter-in-law,
Ronald and Deanna Holcombe, Ashville, NC; son, Randy Holcombe, Columbia
Cross Roads RD 2; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral
services were held at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home in Towanda on September
17 with the Rev. Larry Lutz officiating and burial to be in the Rome Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the Troy Ambulance Association, Box 13, Troy,
PA 16947 in Guy D. Holcombe's memory. (TGR, Thursday, September 20, 1990)
HOOVER –ALBERTA J. ELLIOTT, 68, a resident of Bradford County Manor, formerly of Rome Township, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2004. She was born July 9, 1936, in Sayre, the daughter of the late Martin and Pearl Hoover. She attended Wyalusing area schools. On July 15, 1955, Alberta married Aubrey Elliott at her parents’ home in Terry Township. The made their home on Jewell Hill in Rome Township. Alberta took pride in her family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed the many activities at the Bradford County Manor, especially the church services. Alberta was very found of singing old hymns. She was a member of the Union Valley Mennonite Church. Aubrey, her husband, passed away on Dec. 8, 1980. She is also predeceased by her daughter, Audrey, in 1977; her sister, Betty Hummell, and an infant brother, Robert Hoover. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Blair Babcock of Rome; son and daughter-in-law, Martin Elliott and Marie Ammerman of Rome; grandchildren, Garth Babcock of Mansfield, Devon Babcock of Rome, Martin Elliott Jr. and Joseph Elliott both of Wysox; her step-children, James Douglas and Tina Dunbar both of New Albany, Bonnie Dunbar of York, Edon Babcock of Augusta, Ga.; nine step-great grandchildren; her brother and sister-in-law, Willard and Marjorie Vanderpool of Athens; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and her many friends at the Bradford County Manor. Family and friends may call from 1-2 p.m. Saturday at Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc. at 225 South Main St. in Athens. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. and the funeral home. Burial will be in the Rome Cemetery in Rome. Memorial donations may be made in her name to the Union Valley Mennonite Church, Ulster, PA or to the Valley Youth Hunter Education Challenge, Inc. Sayre, PA. –Towanda Daily Review.
HAROLD H. HORTON SR., 91, formerly of Chemung View Apartments, Athens, and of Wysox RD 2, Rome Township, died early Wednesday morning, March 21, 1990 at the Sayre House where he was a guest. Born Oct. 8, 1898 in Sheshequin Township, he was a son of Clayton D. and Charlena Davidson Horton Sr. Mr. Horton owned and operated his farm in Ghent for many years and was also a well-known cattle dealer in the area. He was a member of the Rome United Methodist Church, a 50-year member of Roman Lodge No. 418 F. and AM and was also a member of the Scottish Rites Bodies Valley of Towanda, Williamsport Consistory, 32nd Degree. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Harold H. Jr. and Mary Horton of Binghamton, Kenneth A. and Olga Horton of Moneta, Va.; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Clayton and Marion Horton of Waverly, N.Y.; brother, Murray Horton of Waverly a sister-in-law, Ella Repsher of North Towanda. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. He was preceded in death by his wife Myrtle Anna Horton on Sept. 23, 1982. The funeral service will be held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Rome United Methodist Church with the Rev. Wilmot Mather officiating. Interment will be in the Rome Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 7-9 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. Roman Lodge No. 418 F and AM will hold Masonic services at the funeral home Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. –Towanda Daily Review
CLYDE LEE JOHNSON, 56 of Towanda RR 3 passed away Monday morning, Jan. 25, 1999 at his home following a period of declining health. Born May 24, 1942 in Sayre, PA., Clyde was raised by his late grandparents, Archie and Jessie Rhodes of Canton, PA. Clyde was a graduate of Canton High School and later served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Cuban Crisis. On July 28, 1962 he married the former Myra Alloway at the Canton Baptist Church. Clyde was employed by the Masonite Corp. in Wysox for 22 years until his retirement. He was a member of Beirne-Webster VFW Post No. 1568, Towanda and was a former member of the Towanda Eagles Club. Surviving are: his wife, Myra Johnson at home; his children, Celeste Jeanne Johnson of Towanda RR 3, James E. and his wife Vivian Johnson of Ridgebury, Pa., Connie Jean and her husband Jeff Wood of Sayre, Edward S. Johnson of Columbus, Ohio, Robert A. Johnson and his fiancé, Jennifer Quackenbush of Rochester, N.Y.; seven grandchildren; a sister, Mary Jane Johnson of New Jersey; his mother-in-law, Clesta Alloway of Milan; two aunts, Marletta Bassett and Marcella Palmer both of Canton. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. The funeral and committal service will be held Friday, Jan. 29, 1999 at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Allen Hulslander, pastor of the Towanda First United Methodist Church officiating. Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 will accord military honors at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Rome Cemetery, Rome, Pa. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to Memorial Emergency Medical Services, 1 Hospital Dr., Towanda, Pa. in Mr. Johnson’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review
ROBERT S. LENT SR., 75 of State College, Pa died Sunday, March 14, 2004 at Mount Nittany Medical Center. He was born Nov. 18, 1928 in Herrickville at the home of his parents, Chauncey and Emma Smiley Lent. He graduated from Camptown High School in 1945. He received a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from Cornell University. He received post-master’s credits from the University of Syracuse (NDEA Fellowship), Mansfield University and Penn State. Following graduation from Cornell in 1949, he was a teacher of vocational agriculture in the LeRay-Pike School District in LeRaysville. Following consolidation of the LeRaysville School into the Northeast Bradford School District, he continued to teach vocational agriculture. Beginning in 1960, he also served as guidance director for the school. In 1962 he joined the staff of the Bradford County Superintendent of schools as the school psychologist. In 1965, he was elected to the position of supervisor of special education for the Bradford and Sullivan Counties schools. In 1971, with the implementation of intermediate units in Pennsylvania, he was hired as the first director of special education for BLAST Intermediate Unit 17. He served as director of special education for 17 years before retiring in 1988. Following retirement and a move to State College, he served as a substitute supervisor for Intermediate Unit 10 during the 1988-90 school years. During the 1996-97 school year, he served as an educational consultant in the Penns Valley School District in Centre County. While serving as director of special education, he was the administrator of the Pennsylvania Materials Center for the Sensory Impaired and the Pennsylvania Deaf-Blind Center. He represented the Pennsylvania Department of Education in the review and approval of special education programs at several universities and approved private schools. He also served as a member of special –education audit teams in compliance audits of school districts and Intermediate Unit-operated special education programs. He was an adjunct professor at Mansfield University. He served on the State Advisory Board for Vocational Education, Special Education, Title Three, Title Four and Special Olympics. He served as chairman of the Pennsylvania Association of Intermediate Unit Directors of Special Education. He was a member of several professional organizations and was a charter member of the Mansfield University Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa. He served for years as a member of the board of directors of Martha Lloyd Community Services in Troy. Upon retirement from the board, he was made a board member emeritus and one of the residences was named “The Lent House” in his honor. In 1988, The Pennsylvania Federation Council for Exceptional Children presented the Bernice Baumgartner Award to Robert: for outstanding and continued service to exceptional children.” He was active in his church, serving in the following capacities in the St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in State College; administrative board, nominations committee, staff-parish committee, audit committee and Christian pre-school advisory committee. He was a member of LeRay Lodge 471, LeRaysville. He is survived by his wife, Gayl Ross, whom he married in 1951; two daughters, Rebecca of Paso Robles, Calif., and Elizabeth and her husband George Gibblets of Wysox; a son, Robert Jr. and his wife, Wendy of Gibsonia; a sister, Marcia and her husband, Ivan Allis of Elmira, N.Y.; a brother, Richard and his wife, Jane of Harbor Springs, Mich.; and six grandchildren, Michael, Matthew, Willie, Aaron, Breanna and Connor, who will all miss their grandfather very much, as we all will. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the First United Methodist Church of Towanda. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Koch Funeral Home, 240 S. Atherton St., State College is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church of Towanda or Martha Lloyd Community Services, Troy. –Towanda Daily Review (Buried Rome Cemetery, Rome, Pa.)
LENOX –GERALDINE DIMON CORBIN, 94, a lifelong resident of Rome and Wysox, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2003, at the Tioga Nursing Facility, Waverly. Geraldine was born on Sept. 29, 1908, a daughter of the late James T. and Lizzie (Strope) Lenox of Allis Hollow. Gerry is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: Alice and William Watson of Towanda; her son and daughter-in-law, Richard H. and Louise Dimon, of Gillett; a daughter-in-law, Margaret Dimon of Wysox; her stepchildren, George Dana and his wife, Jean Corbin of Okeechobee, Fla., Gerald Grant and his wife, Linda Corbin of Sayre, Christine and her husband, Ora Thetga, of Potterville; 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Gerry was predeceased by her husbands, Leon C. Dimon and George Corbin; her son James L. Dimon; a grandson, David Dimon; brothers Earl and Howard Lenox; and her sister Nellie Lenox Richmond. At Geraldine's request all services will be held at the convenience of the family on Saturday, at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols. Interment will follow in the Rome Cemetery. Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to Tioga Senior Living, 44 Ball St., Waverly, N.Y. 14892, in loving memory of Geraldine Dimon Corbin. Submitted by Carol Brotzman. –Towanda Daily Review.
LEWIS - MILLER, FANNIE B. Services were held Mar. 3, for
Fannie B. Miller, 92, Wysox, at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda,
with Rev. Harry L. Ferguson officiating. Interment was in Rome Cemetery.
Mrs. Miller died Feb. 29, 1984 at Heritage Nursing Home, Athens.
She was born Dec. 6, 1891 on Towner Hill, Rome Twp., daughter of William
George and Ellen R. Taylor Lewis. She taught school and later operated
a dairy farm with her husband in Rome. She is survived by daughters,
Mrs. Lyle (Gladys) Maryott of Wysox and Mrs. Donald (Marjorie) Maslin of
Rome; two grandsons; a granddaughter; nine great-grandchildren; sister,
Mrs. Alfred (Helen) Merrill of Troy; several nieces and nephews.
(TGR March 8, 1984)
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