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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) |
LOUIS M. ‘LOU’ ARCESI, 85, formerly of 73 Lincoln Street, Waverly, N.Y., a resident there for approximately 53 years and most recently a resident of Elizabeth Square Apartments in Waverly, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2001, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, as the result of a recent automobile accident. Born Feb. 12, 1916, in Sayre, he was the son of the late Antonio “Tony” and Mary Marchinne Arcesi and the husband of the late Margaret “Peggy” Schmieg Arcesi. He was a member of St. James Catholic Church in Waverly. He and his wife were the proprietors of Lou’s Auction House at 210 Broad St., Waverly, and retired after approximately 35 years. He is survived by three sons; Joseph (Jessie) Arcesi, Athens, James Arcesi, Granbury, Texas, and Michael (Nancy) Arcesi, Waverly, N.Y.; one sister, Constance Albright, Chesapeake, Va.: 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by two brothers; Ignaceous and John; two sisters; Loretta and Josephine; one son, Robert (Bob) Arcesi; and one granddaughter, Cathy. Friends may call at the Luckner Funeral Home, 449 Park Ave., Waverly, on Tuesday evening from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church in Waverly with Father Thomas Watts, pastor of the church, as celebrant. Interment will be in SS Peter and Paul Cemetery, Towanda. Donations may be directed to the Elizabeth Square Christmas Party Fund. Towanda Daily Review.
BABYAK –ELIZABETH BABYAK WEINMAN, 80, of Towanda RR5, formerly of Palmerton, Pa., passed away Monday morning, Dec. 19, 2005 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa. Born Nov. 1, 1925 in Palmerton, Pa., she was the daughter of the late John and Susan Babyak. Elizabeth attended Palmerton High School and in earlier years was employed by Western Electric in Allentown, Pa. She was a member of SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Towanda, and the Altar and Rosary Society. Surviving are: her children, Rita Tiller and her husband Sam of West Monroe, N.Y., Susan Weinman of Cherry Hill, N.J., Brenda Smith and her husband Al of New Hudson, Mich., Deborah Gaughan of Middletown, Del., John Weinman and his wife Susan of Athens, Pa., and Douglas Weinman and his wife Lenette of Liberty Corners, Pa.; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis A. Weinman, on June 2, 1985, and a son James Weinman on Sept. 9, 1987. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, Dec. 22, 2005 at 10 a.m. at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Third Street, Towanda, Pa. Interment services will be private in SS Peter and Paul Cemetery, N. Towanda Township, Pa. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. Recitation of the Rosary will be held Wednesday evening at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to St. Agnes School, 106 Third St., Towanda, Pa. in Mrs. Weinman’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review
MILDRED A. BAHL, 76, of 508 Mohawk St., Sayre, died Tuesday, Nov. 13, 1990, at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, after an extended illness. She was born in Dushore, Feb. 26, 1914, the daughter of Samuel and Libby Carner Hunsinger. She was a resident of Towanda for many years before moving to the Valley 71 years ago. She was a member of the Epiphany parish and its Altar and Rosary Society. She is survived by her husband, Vincent, at home; three sons, Robert Bahl, Towanda, Earl Bahl, Enfield, Conn., and Edward Bahl, Hanover, Pa.; two daughters, Elizabeth Kane, Bethlehem, Pa.; and Kathleen Bishop, Lexington Park, Md.; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; on brother, Howard Hunsinger, Athens; two aunts. Friends may call at the Jenkins Funeral Home, 111 South Main St., Athens on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A prayer service will be held at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Epiphany Church, Sayre. The rev. William Karle, pastor of Epiphany Catholic Church will be celebrant. A recitation of the rosary will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. A vigil service will be held there at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in SS. Peter and Paul cemetery, Towanda. –Towanda Daily Review
JOSEPH C. BALDWIN, 66, of Towanda RR 3, Franklin Township, died early Friday morning, Sept. 20, 1991, at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, following an extended illness. Born May 4, 1925 in Chester Springs, Pa., he was a son of Bird T. and Frances Howe Baldwin. He was a graduate of Lower Merion High School, Ardmore, Pa., in 1944, and later served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. Mr. Baldwin was formerly employed by the Schrader Bellows Company of Canton and was later employed for 14 years by Bennett Brothers Tool and Dye Co. in Horseheads, N.Y., until his retirement in June of 1987. He was a member of the SS. Peter and Paul Church, Towanda, and the American Legion. Mr. Baldwin is survived by his wife of 40 years, Theresa Foley Baldwin, at home; a son, Joseph Baldwin, at home; a daughter, Lorraine Giffen of Towanda RR 3; three sisters, Mrs. Ruth Nichols and Mrs. Marion Rambo, both of Audubon, Pa.; and Mrs. Florence Kusy of Norristown; a brother, Cloyd Baldwin of West Chester. Many nieces and nephews also survived. A private funeral service will be held Monday, Sept. 23, at 2 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with the Rev. Kevin P. Mulhern, pastor of the SS. Peter and Paul Church, Towanda, officiating. Interment will be in the SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery. There will be no calling hours at the funeral home. –Towanda Daily Review.
BARDWELL - CAMPBELL, MADELINE B., Madeline Bardwell Campbell, 84, formerly of Towanda, died July 5, 1987 at the Heritage Nursing Home in Athens. Born March 23, 1903 in Troy, she was the daughter of the late Harry Hiram and Susan McInerney Bardwell. She was a graduate of Troy High School, class of 1920 and was employed for many years by the Bradford County Board of Assistance in Towanda. She was a member of SS Peter and Paul Church, Towanda. Surviving are three sisters; numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter J. Campbell in 1985. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated July 9 (10 am) at SS Peter and Paul Church in Towanda with interment to be in the Parish Cemetery. (TGR July 9, 1987)
BARRETT Bernard Richard Barrett Sr., 53, of Marshview, Towanda RR 4, Asylum Township, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2004, at his home following declining health. Born Jan. 1, 1951, in Sayre, he was a son of the late Richard E. Barrett Jr. and Jenne Wolwood Barrett. Bernard was a graduate of Towanda High School Class of 1968. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, having served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Bernard was formerly employed by Clark Furniture in Wysox and by Towanda Beverage. He also assisted in the operation of several area farms. He was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Towanda. Surviving are two sons, Jeff M. Barrett and his wife, Heather M. Barrett, of Rome, and Bernard R. Barrett Jr. of Towanda; two grandchildren, Dakota J. and Taylor M. Barrett of Rome; his brother, John M. Barrett of Towanda RR 4; two nephews, Jacob and Jordan Barrett, and a niece, Jenna Barett of North Carolina. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, June 14, 2004, at 10 a.m. at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Third Street, Towanda, with the Rev. Ronald Hughes, pastor, as celebrant. Interment will follow in SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery, North Towanda Township, with Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 according full military honors.
VIRGINIA MARIE BEIRNE of Liberty Corners, RR 4 Towanda, died Sunday, July 17, 2005 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA, The daughter of Col. John F A and Bessie Kelly Beirne, she was born December 9, 1923 in Jersey City, N.J. The family moved to Towanda where Virginia obtained her schooling, graduating from the Towanda High School in 1941. She attended Mansfield State Teachers College, studying Home Economics, then transferred to Penn State where she received a B.A. in Home Economics. Later, she obtained a Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania. She worked as a home economist for the Pennsylvania Electric Company in Towanda, developing the "Readdi Kilowatt Program" for the children. She continued her home economics work with the Sears and Roebuck and McCall's Magazine in New York City and Westinghouse Corporation in Philadelphia, PA. as a tester and demonstrator of new appliances. Moving to San Francisco, California. Virginia served as the director for the Cling Peach Advisory Board and worked n the Martha Crittendon Home. In 1966, Virginia moved to Anchorage, Alaska. There, Virginia worked for several years as an analyst at Langdon Psychiatric Clinic. She then opened her own psychiatric social clinic, the Cabin Fever Clinic, which proved to be successful for 30 years. Her retirement years were spent wintering in Palm Desert Springs, California and summering in Liberty Corners, PA. Virginia was a most interesting and intriguing individual. Her interests were wide and encompassing, but she was best known for her creative talents. She published a book of poetry, "Cracks in the Ice", and is a world known artist. She was active in many art associations, enjoyed raising, showing and training her beloved dogs and nurturing her many flower gardens and fruit trees. She enjoyed life to the fullest. Her nieces and nephews will enjoy tales from and about her for years to come. Virginia is survived by her siblings, Helen Elizabeth (Patrick) Barrett of Marshview Drive, Towanda, Dr. Michael Beirne of Anchorage, Alaska, Dr. Daniel (Shirley) Beirne, Indian Harbor Beach, Florida, Patrick (Carol) Beirne of Towanda RD#4, Teresa (Andy) Carola of Sayre, PA, and numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, dear friends and her companion, Australian Sheep Dog, Spirit. In addition to her parents Virginia was preceded by her brothers, Lt. John Beirne, Q Thomas Beirne, and Attorney Robert J Beirne. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, July 21, 2005 at 10.a.m. at the S.S. Peter and Paul Church, Third Street Towanda, PA. Internment will follow at the S.S. Peter and Paul Cemetery, North Towanda, PA. The family will receive friends Wednesday, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home217 York Ave., Towanda, PA. A Vigil Prayer Service will be held Wednesday evening at the Funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Bradford County Regional Arts Council 610 Main Street Towanda, PA 18848, or the Bradford County humane Society, Box 179, Ulster, PA. 18850 in Virginia Marie Beirne's memory. Contributed by Carol Brotzman. –Towanda Daily Review July 18, 2005.
VIRGINIA MARIE BEIRNE, 81, of Liberty Corners, RR 4, Towanda, Pa., passed away Sunday, July 17, 2005 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Pa. The daughter of Col. John F.A. and Bessie Kelly Beirne, she was born Dec. 9, 1923 in Jersey City, N.J. The family moved to Towanda where Virginia obtained her schooling, graduating from Towanda High School in 1941. She attended Mansfield State Teachers College, studying Home Economics, then transferred to Penn State where she received her B.A. in Home Economics. Later, she obtained a Masters Degree in Social Work form the University of Pennsylvania. She worked as a home economist for the Pennsylvania Electric Company in Towanda, developing the “Reddi Kilowatt Program” for children. She continued her home economic work with Sears and Roebuck and McCalls Magazine in New York City and Westinghouse Corporation in Philadelphia, Pa., as a tester and demonstrator of new appliances. Moving to San Francisco, Calif., Virginia served as a director of the Cling Peach Advisory Board and worked at the Martha Crittendon Home. In 1966, Virginia moved to Anchorage, Alaska. There, Virginia worked for several years as an analyst at Langdon Psychiatric Clinic. She then opened her own Psychiatric social clinic, the Cabin Fever Clinic, which proved to be successful for 30 years. Her retirement years were spent wintering in Palm Desert, Calif., and summering in Liberty Corners, Towanda. Virginia was a most interesting and intriguing individual. Her interests were wide and encompassing, but she was best known for her creative talents. She published a book of poetry, “Cracks In the Ice,” and is a world-renown in artist. She was active in many art associations, enjoying raising, training, and showing her beloved dogs over the years and nurturing her many flower gardens and fruit trees. She enjoyed life to the fullest. Her nieces and nephews will enjoy tales from and about her for years to come. Virginia is survived by her siblings; Helen Elizabeth (Patrick) Barrett of Marshview, Towanda, Dr. Michael Beirne of Anchorage, Alaska, Dr. Daniel (Shirley) Beirne, Indian Harbor Beach, Fla., Patrick (Carol) Beirne of Towanda RR 4, Teresa (Andy) Carola, of Sayre, Pa., and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, dear friends and her companion, Australian sheep dog, Spirit. In addition to her parents, Virginia was predeceased by her brothers, Lt. John Beirne, Q. Thomas Beirne, and Attorney Robert J. Beirne. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, July 21, 2005 at 10 a.m. at the SS. Peter and Paul Church, Third Street, Towanda, Pa. Interment will follow in SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery, North Towanda, Pa. The family will receive friends Wednesday, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. A vigil Prayer Service will be held Wednesday evening at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Bradford County Regional Arts Council, 610 Main Street, Towanda, Pa. or the Bradford County Human Society, Box 179, Ulster, Pa. in Virginia Marie Beirne’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
LT. EDWARD J. BLOOMER, 82, retired Pennsylvania State Police officer, of 311 Poplar St., Towanda, Pa. passed away peacefully Thursday morning, June 23, 2005 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa. Born Feb. 23, 1923 in Simpson, Pa., he was the son of the late John and Mary Vargo Bloomer. Ed was a graduate of Fell Township High School, Class of 1942. Upon graduating he entered the U.S. Navy, where he served in both the European and Pacific Theaters during World War II. Lt. Bloomer was a graduate of the Pennsylvania State Police Academy in August of 1947. He served until 1980, most of that time was spent assigned to the North Towanda barracks. After his retirement from the State Police, he owned and operated Saf-Gard Security from 1980 until 1992. On Sept. 16, 1950 he married the former Theresa Jackovitz in Passaic, N.J. He was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Church in Towanda, former Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus, Towanda Council; past president of the P.T.G. of St. Agnes School, member of American Legion Post 42, Towanda; Beirne-Webster V.F.W. Post No. 1568, Towanda; World War II Last Man’s Club, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks No. 2191, Towanda; and the Fraternal Order of Police. He served as a referee for high school basketball games and umpire for baseball and softball games. Most of all he was a wonderful father, grandfather, and pitch player. He is survived by his wife, Theresa Bloomer, at home; his children, Diane Allis and her husband Carl Allis of Crawfordsville, Ind., Edward Bloomer and his wife Tracy Bloomer of Marietta, Ga., Donna Vales and her husband Keith Vales of Summersville, S.C., Patrick Bloomer of Folly Beach, S.C.; eight grandchildren, Carl, Ryan and Hayley Allis, Anna and Collin Bloomer, Kalee, Keith and Kraig Vales; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Esther Bloomer of Rhode Island and Donald and Marilyn Bloomer of Balwinsville, N.Y.; three sisters-in-law, Diane Bloomer of Carbondale, Pa., Ruby Bloomer of Washington, D.C., Elsie Bloomer of New York; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by her brothers, Bernard, John, Joseph, Timothy and William Bloomer; his sisters, Rose Cuccia and Delores Rapkin. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, June 27, 2005 at 10 a.m. at SS. Peter and Paul Church, Third Street, Towanda. Interment will be in the SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery in North Towanda Township with Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 according full military honors. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral home at 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the St. Agnes School, 106 Third St., Towanda in Edward J. Bloomer’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
BOUSE - Bessie Webster, 97, of Macedonia
Bessie Una Myrtle Bouse Webster of Macedonia, Asylum Township, died
peacefully in her sleep, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2003, at the Bradford County
Manor. She was 97 years of age. Bessie was born on Kerrick Hill, Terry
Township, Oct. 30, 1905, the youngest of five children of Frederick E.
and Charlotte Powers Bouse. She grew up on the family farm at Spring Lake.
Bessie ran away to school at age 4, and school remained a dominant element
in her life thereafter. After attending Kerrick
Hill School she went to Towanda High School. Because Towanda was too distant
for daily commutes, she had to work her way through high school, working
for room and board at the Tidd House (Hotel) her freshman year, for the
McCracken family her sophomore year, and for the Horton family on River
Street her junior and senior years. She graduated in 1924 and borrowed
money to attend Mansfield State Normal School for a year. In 1925 Bessie
returned to Kerrick Hill School to teach, but after a year had to leave
teaching to care for her father, who died in 1926. Unable to maintain the
farm, she and her ailing mother sold it and moved into the Bowen house
in Towanda. In January 1927 she married James J. Webster, and during
the late 1920s and into the mid-1930s she worked at the Grand Union, J.J.
Newberry's and the silk mill on Plank Road. Work was scarce and intermittent
during the Great Depression, but Mrs. Webster said two years ago, "We never
considered it to be a hardship; it was just living. We took life as it
came." That life included five children, beginning in 1935. Her first
child, Beverly, died shortly after birth. In 1938, after nursing her uncle,
Samuel Bouse, Mrs. Webster inherited his Macedonia farm, where she raised
her family and resided until the last year of her life. She occasionally
served as a substitute teacher at the Macedonia School until 1952, when
she was appointed manager of the Wysox School cafeteria. There for 20 years
she melded her love for cooking, management and children. She frequently
entertained the pupils with special menus, such as "ground hog" sandwiches
(pork patties) on Ground Hog Day. At home and senior citizen dinners she
was famous for her baked pies. She enjoyed bowling (for which she won a
trophy or two), sewing, crocheting and gardening (especially strawberries
and asparagus) and processing her bounty. She was a woman of strong character,
proven values and a calm courage. She was very caring and generous toward
her family and neighbors. She was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic
Church for over three-quarters of a century, and was active in the Wysox
and Towanda PTAs. Her husband of 68 years, James J. Webster, predeceased
her in 1995. She is survived by four children, Donald L. Webster
of West Oneonta, N.Y., and Zephyrhills, Fla., Dr. Richard J. Webster of
West Chester, Pa., Dr. Harold J. Webster of DuBois, Pa., and Carol Ann
Watkins of Towanda; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and many
nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 4 to
7 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. Recitation
of the Rosary will be held Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. at the funeral home. A
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2003, at
10 a.m. at S.S. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Third Street, Towanda,
with the Rev. Ronald Hughes, pastor, as celebrant. Interment will be in
S.S. Peter & Paul Cemetery, North Towanda Township. The family suggests
that memorial contributions may be directed to the Wysox Volunteer Emergency
Medical Service, Box 302 Wysox, Pa. 18854, in Mrs. Webster's memory.
BRENNAN - Bradford Star, 10 Feb 1916 James Brennan - Long a highly esteemed resident of Pratt avenue, died February 3 after an illness of two weeks of pneumonia, aged 69 years. Deceased was a native of Tipperary, Ireland, and came to this country when a child. Nearly his whole life had been spent in railroading in various capacities. He was very successful in his business affairs. A wide circle of friends, besides five sons and two daughters deplore his sudden demise. Funeral services were held from the Church of SS Peter and Paul, Monday morning; the last rites were very impressive, 60 priests participating in the obsequies; interment to the Catholic cemetery, North Towanda. Submitted by Beth A. Williams, bawill@sprynet.com
MARTIN P. BRENNAN JR., 85, of 200 Chestnut St., Towanda, died Friday evening, Dec. 14, 1990 at Memorial Hospital, Towanda. Born Feb. 22, 1905, in Standing Stone Township, he was the youngest and last surviving of 11 children of Martin P. and Margaret Grace Brennan Sr. He was a graduate of St. Agnes High School and attended the University of Pennsylvania. Mr. Brennan was employed by the First National Bank in Towanda for over 15 years and in 1942 entered the employ of Sylvania Electric in Towanda, where he served as director of the Employee Beneficial Suggestion Program. He also developed several unique accounting systems for Sylvania. He was an active member of SS. Peter and Paul Church, past president of the Towanda Country Club, first president of the Towanda Little League, and a member of the Towanda Elks Lodge No. 2191 and the Sylvania Men’s Club. Mr. Brennan is survived by two sons, Robert B. Brennan of Chesapeake, Va., and Charles M. Brennan of Bloomsburg; six grandchildren; a great-grandson; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rheta Boyce Brennan on Dec. 3, 1990. The family will receive friends Tuesday morning from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday at noon at SS. Peter and Paul Church, Towanda. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. The family will provide its own flowers and requests that memorials be directed to the Towanda Ambulance Association, 605 Third St., Towanda. Pa. in Mr. Brennan’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
Thomas Bernard BRENNAN Sr., 79
02/22/2002 Towanda Daily Review
Thomas Bernard Brennan Sr., 79, of 214 Olive St. Sayre, Pa., passed
away Friday Feb. 21, 2002 at the Robert Packer Hospital following an extended
illness. He was born Sept. 19, 1922, in Towanda, the son of Martin
and Mary Agnes Valentine Brennan. He was raised in Towanda, and baptized
in the SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Towanda.
He retired from the Lehigh Valley Railroad after many years of service.
He was a member of the Epiphany Church of Sayre. His family was the love
of his life. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Rita, at home; 10
children and their spouses, Jeanette and David Potter of Lisle, N.Y., Thomas
Jr. and Maryann Brennan of Erie, Martin and Katie Brennan of Athens, Mary
Theresa and Randy Davis of Albany, Ga., Patricia and Pat Brennan of Rochester,
N.Y., Maureen and Thomas Grace of Rochester, N.Y., and Joseph and Sylvia
Brennan of Athens, Ellen Brennan of Sayre, Cathleen Brennan of Sayre and
Henry Brennan of Rochester, N.Y.; 12 grandchildren, Shawn Patrick Brennan
(and his fiancee, Justine Sventeck), Jamie Marie Davis, Kyle Davis, Scott
Chambers, Brian Mullen, Margaret Brennan, Jennifer Brennan, Brenna McGory,
Erin McGory, Beth Grace, Denise Grace and Maranda Brennan; three great-grandchildren.
He is also survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Sam Brennan
Petta of Sayre, Pa. and a sister-in-law, Bernice Brennan of Athens, Pa.
several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his brothers, Henry and John Brennan, and sisters,
Mary Mosher and Catherine Brennan. Family and friends may call from 7 to
9 p.m. today at the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 S. Main St., Athens, Pa. The
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Church of the Epiphany of
Sayre at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, with Rev. William Karle officiating. Burial
will be in SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Towanda.
FRED L. BRINK, 77, of 8 College Ave., Towanda, died Friday morning, Oct. 9, 1992. Born Aug. 10, 1915, in Rummerfield, he was the son of Robert L. and Cloie Cole Brink. After attending the Towanda High School, he was employed by Towanda Borough and later by the Northern Penn Power Co. On July 26, 1943, Fred started his service with G.T.E. Sylvania in the plant maintenance department. After 36 years he retired in 1979. From 1980-1982, Fred did janitorial service at the St. Agnes School. On May 14, 1938, he married the former Mary Fonsetto in New York City. He entered the U.S. Navy during World War II on July 2, 1945 and was discharged on Aug. 1, 1945. Fred played baseball during his younger years with the Toytown Team. His family always came first and was willing to help other people. He is a member of SS. Peter and Paul Church and its Holy Name Society. Surviving are his wife, Mary; two daughters and sons-in-law, Clie and Gary Welch of Lake Wesauking; and Hilda and Edward Kissell of Williamsburg, Va.; a son, Warren R. Brink of Towanda; four sisters, Thelma Fonsetto of New Milford, N.J.; Mrs. Jerry (Betty) Libonati of Towanda; Phyllis Brink of Towanda; JoAnn Brink of Towanda; two brothers, Robert Brink Jr. of Ulster; Manley Brink of Towanda; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; also five nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Millie Brink Libonati in 1970. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12, 1992 at the SS. Peter and Paul Church with the Rev. Richard J. Loch as celebrant. Interment will be in the SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery, with Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 conducting military honors. The family will receive friends at the Maryott-Bowen funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda from 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Oct. 11, 1992. –Towanda Daily Review.
Mrs. Genevieve BRENNAN Clancy of 10 State St. Towanda, died early
Thursday evening, May 7 1982, in the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial Hospital
where she had been a patient following a hear attack last February. Mrs.
Clancy was the widow of Robert Clancy, a Towanda business man who died
Oct. 22 1963. She was highly regarded throughout the community and from
the time she was first taken ill with pneumonia late last autumn there
were constant inquiries from concerned friends about her condition. It
is believed that the pneumonia attack she suffered late in the fall led
to the heart ailment that eventually caused her death. Mrs. Clancy was
born June 14, 1903 in Standing Stone Township, the daughter of Martin and
Margaret Grace Brennan. She was one of a family of 13 children, there now
being but one survivor—Martin Jr., the youngest. Genevieve attended the
Chestnut Grove School in Standing Stone Township and after completing the
eight grades there enrolled in the Towanda Business College conducted by
Prof. Mortimer S. Cronk. She became very proficient in typing and shorthand
and not long after graduation from the business college obtained employment
as a legal secretary in the law office of Lilley and Wilson, located in
the old Mercur Block at the corner of Main and Park Streets. After her
marriage to Robert Clancy, Genevieve gave up her legal secretary post to
devote her time to her family. However, upon her husband’s death 20 years
ago, she took employment as a secretary in the Bradford County Agriculture
Extension office located in the courthouse. This continued until 1975 when
she retired though returning in emergency situations a number of occasions
after that. Throughout her employment in the Lilley and Wilson law office
and in the agriculture extension office, Genevieve Clancy’s work was marked
by a high degree of competence, co-operation and loyalty. She was no stranger
to work and her associates were aware that she took pride in a job well
done. She also possessed a deep sense of humor and many will long recall
her graciousness, her kindness and her merry laughter. She was a member
of the SS Peter and Paul Church in Towanda and its Altar and Rosary Society
and a member of Court St. Agnes Catholic Daughters of America, of which
she once served as grand regent. She was also a member of the Towanda Area
Senior Citizens Club almost since its inception, attending its luncheon
meetings regularly until her illness last autumn. Her chocolate pie at
these meetings was always a great hit. Surviving are three sons. Robert
A. Clancy of Port Washington, PA. Thomas F. Clancy of Thousand Oaks, Calif.,
and John A. Clancy of Randolph, N.J., six grand-children, a brother, Martin
Brennan Jr. of Towanda, several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated at the SS Peter and Paul Church Monday morning,
May 10, at 10 o’clock with interment in the SS Peter and Paul Cemetery
in North Towanda. Friends may call at the Archer-Miller-McCloskey Funeral
Home, 23 Main Street Sunday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.. The family will receive
friends there Sunday from 2 o’clock until 4 and in the evening from 7 to
9. A Scripture Service will be conducted at the funeral home Sunday evening
at 8 o’clock.
North Towanda, Bradford Co., PA
BUFFINGTON –MARGUEIRTE BUFFINGTON WICOX, 78, widow of Herbert N. Wilcox of 12 Glencove Court, Liverpool, N.Y. formerly of Horseheads, N.Y. and Towanda, Pa. passed away Thursday, May 29, 1997 at her home. Born Oct. 26, 1917 in Endicott, N.Y. she was a daughter of the late Charles A. and Blanche Brennan Buffington. Marguerite was a graduate of St. Agnes High School in Towanda. On Oct. 11, 1947 she married Herbert N. Wilcox of Towanda. In early years, Marguerite was employed by the Eclipse in Elmira Heights, N.Y. and was later employed by Grisworld’s Florist in Horseheads, N.Y. for many years until her retirement. Surviving are a daughter, Karen Wilcox with whom she resided of Liverpool, N.Y.; a granddaughter, Kathryn Riley of Syracuse, N.Y.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Bernard and Carolyn Buffington of Elmira Heights, N.Y., Donald and Lucille Buffington of Towanda, Pa.; a sister, Helen Wright of Endicott, N.Y.; sisters-in-law, Catherine Buffington, Joyce Buffington and Beverly Buffington all of Towanda; a brother-in-law, Joseph Soprano of Waverly, N.Y.; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert N. Wilcox on April 17, 1993; two sons, Larry Wilcox in Dec. of 1951 and Daniel Wilcox in Oct. of 1959; brothers, Charles, Eugene, William and Walter Buffington; sisters, Elizabeth Robble and Mary Theresa Soprano. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, June 2, 1997 at SS. Peter and Paul Church, Towanda with the Rev. Ronald Hughes as celebrant. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. Interment will be in SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery, N. Towanda Twp., Pa. The family suggests that memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association, 919 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, Ill in Mrs. Wilcox’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review
DONALD J. BURCHILL, 87, of Elliott St., Towanda passed away Saturday, May 31, 2003 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Born April 20, 1916 in Towanda he was a son of the late John and Margaret O’Sullivan Burchill. Donald was a graduate of the St. Agnes High School, Towanda class of 1933. On Jan. 5, 1943 he married the former Cleone M. Spencer in Scranton, Pa. who preceded him in death on Feb. 28, 1992. Donald was employed as a lineman for the Lehigh Valley Railroad for several years and later worked as a surveyor for Shep Shaylor until his retirement. He was a member of the SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Towanda; the National Rifle Association and the Bridge Street Hill Rod and Gun Club. Donald enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing and he especially enjoyed archery. He was a loving and devoted husband and father. Surviving are five daughters, Judy Smith and her husband, Merle Smith of Burlington, Donna Sponheimer and her husband, Michael Sponheimer of GlenBurnie, Md., Dorothy Dodge and her husband, Donald Dodge of Towanda, Barbara Shortall and her husband, Stephen Shortall of Croydon, Pa. and Berneda Dawson of Croydon; 10 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and three nieces. In addition to his wife, Donald was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Rita Mahoney and Francis “Kenny” Mahoney. The funeral service will be held Monday, June 2, 2003 at 10 a.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. Interment will be in the SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery, North Towanda Township. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. this evening (Sunday) at the funeral home. –Towanda Daily Review
JOHN ‘JACK’ L. CALKINS, 73, of Bridge Street, Towanda, formerly of 525 Second St., died Monday afternoon, May 2, 1994, at the Towanda Memorial Hospital. Born Nov. 17, 1920, in Towanda, he was a son of the late Leo and Mary O’Hern Calkins. Jack attended the St. Agnes School in Towanda and in earlier years was employed by the Berlinger Silk Mill in Towanda, American Silk and Label in Troy and later by the Sulcraft Co. in Dushore. He also served as manager of the Fontain Weaving Co. in Towanda. In his leisure time, Mr. Calkins enjoyed fishing. He was a member of the SS. Peter and Paul Church, Towanda. Surviving are his companion, Gertrude Vough of Towanda; two sisters and brother-in-law, Helen and Dean Place of Elmira, N.Y., and Mary and Tony Kozdemba of Elmira, N.Y.; also several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by; two brothers, Joseph Calkins and Leo “Juney” Calkins; two sisters, Patricia Ann Murphy and Rita Crawford; and a very close friend, Robert Weiss of Monroeton. The funeral service will be held Thursday, May 5, 1994, at 10 a.m., at the Maryott-Bowen funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with the Rev. Richard J. Loch, pastor of the SS. Peter and Paul Church, Towanda, officiating. Interment will be in the SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery, North Towanda Township. The family will receive friends Thursday, one hour prior to the funeral service, at the funeral home. –Towanda Daily Review.
MISS HELEN M. CARROLL of 208 Third Street, Towanda, a retired teacher held in the highest regard by many died at Memorial Hospital on Monday (1981) at the age of 84. She had been in the hospital for about a month following a fall and her health steadily deteriorated. Helen Carroll was born in Towanda, the daughter of Michael Carroll and Bridget Reidy Carroll. She graduated from St. Agnes High School in 191 and from West Chester Normal School, now West Chester State College in 1916. Following her graduation for West Chester she started her teaching career at Liberty Corners and from there went to the school at Laquin. In 1926 she joined the elementary grades faculty of the Towanda school system being the fifth grade teacher in the Second Ward School. It is understood that he specialty was the teaching of English and many of her former pupils still recall her fine instruction in that subject. All of her teaching in the Towanda system was in the fifth grade, principally at the Second Ward School. She retired in 1961. Thus a teaching career that covered about 45 years that saw her spending 34 years in the Towanda system. During her teaching years in Towanda, Miss Carroll made her home with John E. Griffin and his wife, Mary on Poplar Street, Mrs. Griffin being a first cousin, she helped raise their children, John and Mary Ellen and left a deep imprint for good on their lives. She was a member of the St. Peter and Paul Church in Towanda and of its Altar and Rosary Society and was also a member of the Bradford County Retired Teachers’ Association. Those who knew Helen Carroll have the fondest memories of her and this includes her associates in the teaching profession as well as former pupils. She was always kindly and gracious, helpful and considerate in every way and her passing will bring a deep sense of loss to many in this community. In her profession she is remembered as outstanding and there are those in Towanda who still refer to Helen Carroll as “my Favorite teacher.” Surviving are a first cousin, Mrs. John E. (Mary) Griffin, now residing in Sayre; Attorney John J. Griffin of Myersburg, Mrs. Robert (Mary Ellen) Landy of Sayre and Miss Elizabeth Ann Carroll of New York City. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Arthur J. Carroll and Thomas P. Carroll and a sister, Margaret Carroll. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the St. Peter and Paul Church Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock. Interment will be in the St. Peter and Paul Cemetery in North Towanda. Friends may call at the Archer-Miller-McCloskey Funeral home, 23 Main Street this Tuesday from 2 p.m. until 9. The family will receive friends there from 2 o’clock until 4 this afternoon and 7 to 9 this evening. Recitation of the Rosary will take place at the funeral home this evening at 8 o’clock. Memorials may be directed to the St. Agnes School in memory of Miss Carroll. –Towanda Daily Review
FLORENCE CHAFFEE, 87, OF State Street, Millville, Pa., died Thursday morning, March 2, 2000, at the Millville Health Care Center, where she had been a resident for the last four years. She was born Sept. 19, 1912, in Towanda, daughter of the late Fred and Mary Marie Daly Chaffee. Her early life was spent in Towanda, and most of her adult life was spent in Danville, Pa. She is survived by a brother, Fred Chaffee of New field, N.Y., and a sister, Sara Neal of Trumansburg, N.Y. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Francis, Paul, John and James Chaffee, and one sister, Winifred McClean. Graveside services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Towanda, with Father Ron Hughes officiating. Poust-Bunnell Funeral Home, Main Street, Millville, is in charge of arrangements. -–Towanda Daily Review.
CRIMMINS, NORA Nora Crimmins, 86, of Towanda, died April
22, 1987 at the Bradford County Manor where she had been a guest since
May, 1986. She was born May 27, 1900 in Towanda and was a member
of SS. Peter and Paul Church in Towanda. Earlier in her life she
taught music at the Durrell school. Surviving are several cousins,
among them Mrs. John (Marjorie) Hulslander, West Burlington. Funeral
services were held at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home in Towanda on April
25 with Rev. Thomas J. sokolowski officiating and burial to be in the SS.
Peter and Paul Cemetery, Towanda. (TGR April 30, 1987)
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