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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) |
BAILEY –GEORGIA ANN FELKER, 73, of the Sullivan Terrace, Dushore, Pa., formerly of Ransom, Pa., passed away Monday morning, March 6, 2006, at Memorial Hospital, North Towanda Township, Pa. Born Dec. 14, 1932, in Sayre, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Lincoln and Nellie Finnerty Bailey. Georgia was formerly employed by the Ransom Nursing Home in Ransom. She was a member of the Ransom United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. Georgia enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, archery, cooking, knitting and sewing. She loved hummingbirds and fishing and will fondly be remembered by friends as “The Fishing Lady.” Surviving are her children, Raymond Harmon and wife Sally of Ogdensburg, N.Y., Loretta Bellows and husband Bill of VanEtten, N.Y., Debra Garrison and husband Dale Garrison of Springville, Pa., Tina Marie Lehman and husband James of Dushore, and Jacqueline Campbell of Dushore; 10 grandchildren, Shannon Harmon, Stephani Ballard, Raymond Harmon, Phillip Harmon, Vanessa Garrison, William Bellows Jr., Nelson Lehman, Sarah Lehman, Shawn Garrison and Dale Garrison; four great-grandchildren, Brandi Lee Garrison, Charity Leah Garrison, Calex William Bellows and Rachel Pamela Ballard; brothers, William and Howard Bailey of Towanda, Pa., and Thomas Bailey of Troy, Pa.; sisters, Ruth Herbert and husband Dewey of Durell, Alice Dudley and husband Cosby of Saluda, N.C., Mary Smith and her husband Wes of Lakeland, Fla., Sherry Werkheiser and husband Raymond of Loraine, Ohio, and numerous nieces and nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Bessie Quackenbush, Edna Badger and Joyce Smith and brother Raymond Bailey. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 10, at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with Deacon Joseph Roinick of St. Basil’s Catholic Church, Dushore, and the Rev. Robert Brown, pastor of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Dushore, officiating. Interment will be in the Standing Stone Cemetery, Standing Stone Township, Pa. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. –Towanda Daily Review
BENJAMIN –WINONA BENJAMIN SCHOONOVER, 79, wife of Wayne N. Schoonover of 1907 Monroe St., Endicott, N.Y., passed away Tuesday morning, July 18, 1995, at her home. Born Dec. 17, 1915, at Liberty Corners, Monroe Township, Pa. She was a daughter of the late Austin and Flossie Gale Benjamin. Winona was a 1935 graduate of Towanda High School. Surviving are: her husband of 58 years, Wayne N. Schoonover, at home; a son and daughter-in-law, Gregory V. and Karen Schoonover of Liverpool, N.Y.; two granddaughters, Kristen and Lorissa Schoonover of Liverpool, N.Y.; a sister, Naomi Cook of Franklindale; three brothers, Austin Benjamin of Englewood, Fla., LaVerne Benjamin of Georgetown, Ga., John Schoonover of Danby, N.Y.; several nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral service will be held Friday, July 21, 1995, at 11 a.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with the Rev. Jane Pykus, pastor of the Standing Stone United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Standing Stone Cemetery, Standing Stone Township, Pa. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorials may be directed to: American Diabetes Association, Kirby Health Center Annex, 63 North Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa. in Winona Benjamin Schoonover’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
EDWIN A. BROWN, 73, of Monroeton, PA died Sunday, November 22, 1998 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre following a period of declining health. Ed was born on March 16, 1925 in Pike Township, the son of the late Frank and Lucy (Coolbaugh) Brown. He spent his early years in the LeRaysville area and had lived in Monroeton for the past 37 years. Ed was a bricklayer by trade. He is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Bonnie and David Colton of Granville Summit, PA, Jan and Greg O’Connor and Fran and Wendy Bennett of Athens, PA; sons and daughters-in-law, Dale and Penny Brown of Ulster and Frank and Marianne Brown of Monroeton; eight grandchildren; sisters, Frances Wright of LeRaysville, Jeanette Hickey of Wysox and JoAnne Brown of LeRaysville. He was predeceased by his wife, Clara Kingsley Brown, in 1961; his daughter, Sandra, in 1961; his brother George Brown and sisters Alice Canfield and Helen Clapper. Private graveside services were to be held at the Standing Stone Cemetery, Standing Stone Township. Arrangements were by the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home in Towanda. Memorial Contributions may be directed to the Monroeton Public Library, Monroeton, PA or to the charity or organization of one’s choice in Mr. Brown’s memory. –Troy Gazette-Register.
Edwin A. BROWN, 73, of Monroeton, PA died Sunday, November 22, 1998 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre following a period of declining health. Ed was born on March 16, 1925 in Pike Township, the son of the late Frank and Lucy (Coolbaugh) Brown. He spent his early years in the LeRaysville area and had lived on Monroeton for the past 37 years. Ed was a bricklayer by trade. He is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Bonnie and David Colton of Granville Summit, PA, Jan and Greg O’Connor and Fran and Wendy Bennett of Athens, PA; sons and daughters-in-law, Dale and Penny Brown of Ulster and frank and Marianne Brown of Monroeton; eight grandchildren; sisters, Frances Wright of LaRaysville, Jeannette Hickey of Wysox and JoAnne Brown of LeRaysville. He was predeceased by his wife, Clara Kingsley Brown, in 1961; his daughter, Sandra, in 1961; his brother George Brown and sisters Alice Canfield and Helen Clapper. Private graveside services were to be held at the Standing Stone Cemetery, Standing Stone Township. Arrangements were by the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home in Towanda. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Monroeton Public Library, PO Box 145, Monroeton, PA 18832 or to the charity or organization of one’s choice in Mr. Brown’s memory. “Troy Gazette-Register,” Troy, PA Thursday November 26 , 1998
CASHDOLLAR Anna "Janet" Jeanette Cashdollar Clark Morse, 86, formerly of the Senior Citizens Building, Towanda and East Towanda, passed away Thursday morning, June 3, 2004 at the Skilled Nursing Unit in the Towanda Memorial Hospital. The Lord cast a beautiful rainbow late in the day on June 2 and on June 3, He called her home. Born August 19, 1917, in Duryea, Pa., she was a daughter of the late William Henry Cashdollar and Ethel Huddleson Cashdollar. When Janet was 12, she lost her mother and infant brother David. Janet helped her father raise her three younger siblings. On Feb. 8, 1938, Janet married Earl Clark. They lived in a cozy farmhouse on Mercur Hill in Wysox which was a wonderful place to raise their five children. Their home was always welcome to neighborhood children, family and friends. The smell of fresh baked bread and pies was a common aroma in Janet's kitchen. She kept the cellar full of preserves from the season's harvest. She made wonderful strawberry jams from wild strawberries picked on the farm. Her homemade pickles were always the best. In earlier years, Janet was employed by the Standing Stone, Wysox and Black Walnut dress factories and was later employed at the Bradford County Manor for several years. She had a passion for the caring of others. Janet would bring her patients special treats and often run errands for them on her own time. Janet lived at the Towanda Senior Citizens Building for many years. She had a large circle of friends, enjoyed being a volunteer in the dining room, and participating in many activities. After years of declining health, Janet became a resident of the Towanda Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit. After all the years of caring for others it became her turn to be cared for. Janet enjoyed her grandchildren with all of her heart. She was the absolute perfect grandmother in their eyes and has left them with many fond memories. She was a member of the Wysox Presbyterian Church and the Towanda Area Senior Citizens Club. Surviving are three sons, Earl Duane Clark and his wife Carol Clark of Monroeton, Elmer Harry Clark and his friend Trudy Collins of Tunkhannock and John Henry Clark and his wife Brenda Clark of LeRaysville; a daughter, Delores Clark Schoonover and her husband Clinton "Jerry" Schoonover of Wysox; 18 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; a sister and brother-in-law, Esther and Harry Chilson of Wysox; a brother, James Harold "Link" Cashdollar of Mercur; a sister-in-law, Beatrice Cashdollar of the Senior Citizens Building, Towanda; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a special friend, Art Pettes of Colorado. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Keen Clark on April 21, 1971; a son, William Francis Clark on Sept. 30, 1980; a brother, William R. Cashdollar on Aug. 13, 1996; an infant brother, David in 1928; a stepdaughter, Alice Betty Clark Bidlack on Jan. 20, 1998; a special friend and sister-in-law, Cora Clark Thetga; and a brother-in-law, Edward Clark. The funeral service will be held Monday, June 7, 2004 at 11 a.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave. Towanda, Pa. with the Rev. Richard Stackhouse, pastor of the Hornbrook United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in the Keene Summit Cemetery, Standing Stone Twp., Pa. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
COOLEY –EDITH C. RINEBOLD, 90 widow of Daniel H. Rinebold, formerly of Wysox RR2 and Nichols, N.Y., died Saturday afternoon Aug. 22, 1992 at the Tioga Nursing Facility in Waverly, N.Y. Born July 2, 1902 at South Hill, Orwell Township, Bradford County, she was the daughter of the late Burton B. and Lizzie J. Chamberlain Cooley. Edith attended school in Orwell and Wysox Townships and was a graduate of Towanda High School in 1920 and of Mansfield State Teachers College in 1924. In 1938 she married Daniel H. Rinebold in Camptown. He preceded her in death on Nov. 23, 1973. Mrs. Rinebold taught school in Standing Stone Township and in Elk County, Pa. for 12 years. She enjoyed reading and gardening. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law; David D. and Barbara Rinebold of Wysox RR2 and Richard B. and Lucille Rinebold of Nichols, N.Y.; five grandchildren; Michael Rinebold, Michelle Lane, Theresa Rinebold, Lisa Lanterman and Laurie Morse; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by brothers C. LeRoy Cooley, Elwyn C. Cooley and Reed Cooley; and sisters; Belle Cooley, Ruth A. Cooley, Arminda Lundy, Dora Kingsley and Marion Swackhammer. A graveside memorial service will be held Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 2 p.m. at Standing Stone Cemetery, Standing Stone. Friends may direct memorials to the Towanda Public Library, 104 Main St., Towanda, Pa. in Edith C. Rinebold’s memory. Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. There will be no calling hours. –Towanda Daily Review
SIDNEY B. COOLEY, 81, of Towanda died Wednesday, Aug. 21, 1996 at Deb’s Personal Care Home in Standing Stone Township, Bradford County. Sid was born June 18, 1915, in Wysox, son of the late Charles Leroy and Lulu Amanda Roof Cooley. He attended the Fisher School, the Herrickville School and graduated from the Towanda High School class of 1934. Sid worked as a union certified heavy equipment operator in the construction field for over 40 years. He worked most of his life in the Southern Tier of New York. His first job was in the construction of the overpass from U.S. Route 6 to the Wyalusing Valley High School. Sid was a member of the Operating Engineers Local No. 832, Rochester, N.Y. Surviving are: a brother, Clark Cooley, Santa Fe, New Mexico; several nieces and nephews. Sid was predeceased by brothers; Vernon Cooley and Lyle Cooley; and sisters: Mae Clark and Gayle Beeman. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Aug. 23, 1996 at 1 p.m. at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 1 Grovedale Lane, Wyalusing with the Rev. Lowell Patton, pastor of the Universalist Church, Towanda, officiating. Interment will be in the Standing Stone Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday, Aug. 23, 1996, from noon until the time of the services. –Towanda Daily Review.
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, JR., 33rd Degree MSA, 77, well-known resident of Towanda, PA, passed away, December 17, 2003 at Memorial Hospital in Towanda. Born July 14, 1926 in Standing Stone Township, he was the son of the late Benjamin Franklin, Sr., and Pauline Sherman Franklin. He was a graduate of Towanda High School, Class of 1944 and later served in the U.S. army during the Korean Conflict. On June 21, 1953, he married the former Donna E. Jones. He was preceded in death by his wife on May 16, 1989. En earlier years he was employed by E.I. DuPont in Towanda and was later employed by Penelec in Towanda for many years, retiring as superintendent of the electrical equipment department there in 1989. Mr. Franklin was a member of the Wysox Presbyterian Church and was a former deacon and Sunday school teacher. He was a member of the board of directors of the Northeast PA AAA Motor Club. He was an active and truly dedicated Freemason entering into Freemasonry in LeRay Lodge No. 471 where he served as worshipful master. He was appointed district deputy grandmaster of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania. He was exalted in Union Royal Arch Chapter No. 161, Pennsylvania where he served as most excellent high priest; was appointed a district deputy grand high priest of the Grand Holy Royal Arch Chapter of Pennsylvania. He was also appointed as representative of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Kentucky near the Grand Holy Royal Chapter of Pennsylvania. He was very pleased to be made a “Kentucky Colonel” by the Grand Chapter of Kentucky and was greeted in Northern Council No. 24, Pennsylvania where he served that body as thrice illustrious master. Mr. Franklin was knighted in Northern Commandery No. 16 Knights Templar and served as eminent commander; was a member of the Knight York Cross of Honor, Penn Priory, No. 6, Pennsylvania; was a member of the Northeastern York Rite College, No. 102, Pennsylvania, where he served as a premanate governor and was selected and received the Purple Cross and made an associate regent of the Sovereign York Rite College of North America; received the fourth to 18th degree of the Scottish rite in the Valley of Towanda; where he served as presiding officer in all three bodies; was selected and received the Meritorius Service Award by the Pennsylvania Council of Deliberation, the governing body of Scottish Rite in Pennsylvania. In 1973, Brother Benjamin Franklin, Jr., was coroneted a Sovereign Grand Inspector General, 33rd degree honorary member of the Supreme Council for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, illustrious, Brother Benjamin Franklin, Jr., 33rd degree MSA was a member of the Williamsport Consistory 32nd degree and served as an appointed officer in that Scottish Rite Body. He was a “Demolay Dad” of which he was very proud to serve. Illustrious Brother Franklin 33rd degree served as a director of work and trustee for almost every Masonic body he was a member. He was also a member of the Quinlintown Hunting Club, Wysox IOOF Lodge No. 1152, Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 and the National Rifle Association. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and tinkering with machinery. Faith, family and fraternity and community were of most importance to him. Surviving are daughters, Sandra E. Habekost, Pottsville; Judy A. Franklin and her husband, Matthew Mattingly, Amherst, MA; his son, Victor M. Franklin, Towanda, RR5; granddaughters, Amanda and Vivian; grandsons, Benjamin and Jasha; sisters, Ellen Franklin, Standing Stone; A. Kay Driscoll, Summerfield, NC; an uncle and aunt, Harold and Erma Sherman, Towanda; aunts, Maria Franklin Ocean Springs, MS; Barbara Skaggs, Port Richey, FL; a sister-in-law, Shirley G. Franklin, Allis Hollow; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, William and Jill Jones, Fairfax, VA; step-mother-in-law, Phyllis Jones, Canton; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded death by a sister, Vivian A. Franklin, January 18, 1963; brother, E. Dean Franklin, May 29, 1979; brother-in-law, Gene H. Driscoll, January 24, 2003. The funeral services were held December 21, at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda with Mr. Robert M. Hockenberry, officiating. Interment was in the Standing Stone Cemetery, Standing Stone Twp. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Masonic Hall association, Towanda, PA, to the Wysox Volunteer Emergency Medical Services, Wysox, PA or to the Wysox Fire Company, New Building Fund, Wysox, PA in Benjamin Franklin Jr.’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
GIFFORD –GERTRUDE GIFFORD RINEBOLD, 82, wife of Lawrence W. Rinebold of Towanda RR 2, Asylum Township, died early Thursday morning, Dec. 2, 1993, at Memorial Hospital, Towanda. Born July 10, 1911 in Waymart, Wayne County, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Frederick and Maude McAdams Gifford. In early years Gertrude drove school bus in the Rummerfield area. She also worked for the Towanda Corsett Co.; Rynveld Wreath Co., in New Albany; the Wysox Diner; Towanda Hosiery and the Blue Swan of Sayre. Gertrude was a member of the Standing Stone United Methodist Church. Surviving are: her husband of 62 years, Lawrence W. Rinebold of Macedonia; two daughters and sons-in-law, Joanne Rinebold Rockwell and Lyle Rockwell of Athens and Ruth Rinebold Huddleson and Russell Huddleson of Mercur Hill; a daughter-in-law, Nancy Rinebold of Towanda; a son-in-law, Ronald Tobin of Macedonia; two half-sisters, Kay Stranagan Cole of Frostproff, Fla., and Margaret Stranagan Crandell of Oneonta, N.Y.; 12 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and several close friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Frederick, on Sept. 2, 1961; her mother, Maude, on Jan. 13, 1981; a daughter, Dorothy Rinebold Tobin, on Sept. 28, 1974; a son, Lawrence D. Rinebold, on April 14, 1989; a daughter-in-law, Donna Brannaka Rinebold in 1973; three grandchildren, Renita Jo Tobin, on Sept. 8, 1960, Cindy Rinebold Decker, on Oct. 19, 1978 and Kimberly Sue Rinebold, on April 1, 1970; a great-grandchild, Randy Decker on March 19, 1976; a brother, Howard L. Gifford on March 11, 1923 and a half-sister, Jenny Shapley on Dec. 1, 1991. The funeral service will be held Sunday, Dec. 5, 1993 at 1:30 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with the Rev. Harry L. Ferguson, pastor of the Wysox Presbyterian Church, officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday, Dec. 4, 1993 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Standing Stone Cemetery, Standing Stone Township. –Towanda Daily Review.
SEVELLON FURMAN GOD, 72, of Towanda RR 2, Asylum Township, died Monday evening, Dec. 25, 1995, at Memorial Hospital, Towanda. Born Nov. 7, 1923, in Terry Township, he was a son of the late William and May Johnson God, Jr. Following the death of his father, Sevellon along with his brother, Wilson, operated the family farm until declining health forced his retirement. He also served as a substitute bus driver for his brother, Wilson. Sevellon enjoyed deer hunting and socializing. Surviving are his wife, Margaret Judson God of Wysox; daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy May and Stephen Brink of Towanda RR 2; grandchildren, Jeffrey and Jana Burleigh of Wysox, Sarah Burleigh of Towanda; great-granddaughter, Ashley; son-in-law, David Burleigh of Towanda; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a daughter, Suzanne Marie Burleigh on Dec. 9, 1993; two sisters, Margaret Hoover and Daisy Vanderpool; brother, Wilson God. The funeral and committal service will be held Friday, Dec. 29, 1995, at 11 a.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with the Rev. Harry L. Ferguson officiating. Interment will be in Standing Stone Cemetery, Standing Stone Township. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. –Towanda Daily Review.
GOD –SUZANNE ‘SUZIE’ GOD BURLEIGH, 41, wife of David W. Burleigh of 125 Charles St., Towanda, died Sunday evening, Dec. 19, 1993, at Memorial Hospital in Towanda. Born Dec. 26, 1951, in Towanda, she was a daughter of Sevellon and Margaret Judson God. Suzie was a 1969 graduate of Towanda High School. She was employed by the Commonwealth Telephone Co. for several years and later by the Bradford County Action in Towanda for two years. She was a member of the North Towanda United Methodist Church and its United Methodist Women’s Group. Suzie enjoyed sewing and spending time with her friends. Surviving are her husband, David W. Burleigh, at home; a son, Jeffery D. Burleigh, and a daughter, Sarah S. Burleigh, both at home; her father, Sevellon God of French Asylum; her mother, Margaret God of Standing Stone; a sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Steven Brink of French Asylum; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. The funeral service will be held Thursday, Dec. 23, 1993, at 1 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Rev. Larry Lutz, pastor of the North Towanda United Methodist Church, officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1993, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Standing Stone Cemetery, Standing Stone Township. –Towanda Daily Review.
CHARLES A. ‘IKE’ GOFF, 70, of Wysox RD2, Standing Stone Twp., died Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 6, 1984. Born Oct. 24, 1914, in Standing Stone Township, he was the son of Anson and Rose Kubik Goff. Mr. Goff was a veteran of WW II, having served in the U.S. Army. During his lifetime, he was employed in various farms and also as a mason in the Standing Stone area and had resided at the home of Charles and Janet Lundy for the past ten years. Ike loved the outdoors, farming, animals and fishing. He was a member of Towanda American Legion Post #42 and the Earl T. Fulmer Memorial VFW Post #6072. His survivors include a sister, Mrs. Marie Archambault of Chicopee, Mass., several nieces and nephews, and his close friends Charles and Janet Lundy. Funeral and committal services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with the Rev. Kenneth W. Bitler, pastor of the Standing Stone United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Standing Stone Cemetery. Friends are invited to call at the funeral home this evening from 7-9 p.m. Towanda Daily Review.
Verne B. GRIFFIS, 84, of Wysox RR 2 (Standing Stone), PA passed away Thursday, March 25, 1999 at Memorial Hospital, Towanda. Born December 15, 1914 in Wilmot Twp., he was the son of the late Olin W. and Christine Smith Griffis. He was employed by Sylvania Electric in Towanda for 36 years until his retirement. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Deanna and Robert Thurston of Milan, PA; sons and daughters-in-law, Verne B. and Loretta Griffis Jr. ad Wysox, PA and Chiefland, FL and Craig W. and Faye Griffis of Milan; eight grandchildren, among them Mark C. and Sherri Griffis of Mansfield, PA and Susan Pike of Troy, PA; several great-grandchildren; a sister, Evelyn Neiley of Wysox; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held March 29 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home in Wysox with the Rev. Helen Learn officiating and interment to be in the Standing Stone Cemetery, Standing Stone Twp. “Troy Gazette-Register,” Troy, PA Thursday April 1, 1999
HOWARD - Alberta Mae Howard Cashdollar, 69, of RR 2, Wysox (Wysox Township) PA, passed away Thursday July 8, 2003, at the Robert Packer Hospital Sayre, PA. Alberta was born July 27, 1933 in Towanda, PA, a daughter of the late Albert and Helen Johnson Howard Sr.. Her life encompassed her family. Surviving are her husband James Cashdollar, at home, her sons and daughters-in-law; Earl and Emmy Barber Jr., of Franklindale, PA; David H. and Wanda Cashdollar of Canton, PA; her daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Rick Mansfield of Canton, PA; her daughter Joan Cashdollar of Towanda, PA; six grandchilren, Jennifer and Loretta Barber of Liberty Corners, PA; Christina Mansfield of of Franklindale, John Patrick Mansfield of Franklindale, Melanie Mansfield of Townada, Michael Hackett and his wife Shenia Hackett of Santtee, California; six great grandchildren, a sister Doris (Joe) Lamey of Solona, PA, several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her twin brother Albert Howard Jr.. The funeral service will be held Thursday, July 10, at 11 a.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Avenue, Towanda, PA. Interment will be in the Standing Stone Cemetery, Standing Stone Township, PA.
HOWARD –ALBERTA MAE HOWARD CASHDOLLAR, 69, of RR 2, Wysox (Wysox Township), Pa., passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2003, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa. Alberta was born July 27, 1933 in Towanda, Pa., a daughter of the late Albert and Helen Johns Howard Sr. In February 1958, Alberta married James Cashdollar. Her life encompassed her home and family. Surviving are her husband James Cashdollar, at home, her sons and daughters-in-law; Earl and Emmy Barber Jr., of Franklindale, Pa., David H. and Wanda Cashdollar of Canton, Pa., her daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Rick Mansfield of Canton, Pa.; her daughter, Joan Cashdollar of Towanda, Pa.; six grandchildren, Jennifer and Loretta Barber of Liberty Corners, Christina Mansfield of Franklindale, John Patrick Mansfield of Franklindale, Melanie Mansfield of Towanda, Michael Hackett and his wife Shenia Hackett of Santee, Calif.; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Doris Lamey of Salona, Pa., several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her twin brother, Albert Howard Jr. The funeral service will be held Thursday, July 10, at 11 a.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. Interment will be in the Standing Stone Cemetery, Standing Stone Township, Pa. There are no calling hours. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Bradford Humane Society, Ulster, Pa. in Alberta’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
DANIEL F. KITHCART, 84, OF RR 2, Athens, Pa. (Sheshequin Township) passed away Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002 at his home. Born July 13, 1918 in Herrick Township, Pa., he was a son of George and Daisy Casselbury Kithcart. Daniel was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army in the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre. On Dec. 2, 1950, Daniel married the former Marlene Hinkley. In earlier years, he was employed by the Alderson Lumber Co. in LeRaysville, and later by State Aggregates in Wysox, Pa. Daniel was a member of the Ulster United Methodist Church, Ulster, Pa.; AAR; and the North American Hunting Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and going to flea markets. He is survived by: his wife, Martha Kithcart at home; a daughter and son-in-law, Irene and Floyd Douglas of RR 2, Athens; a son and daughter-in-law, Frederick and Maureen Kithcart of RR 5, Towanda; grandchildren, Johnathan Wheeler, Rick Kithcart, William Douglas, Floyd Douglas II, Daniel Douglas, Dennis Douglas, Carrie Douglas, Ellen Kipp and her husband Terry Kipp, and Colleen Kithcart; several great-grandchildren; brothers, James Kithcart, Kenneth Kithcart, Howard Kithcart and his wife Dorothy, and Harry Kithcart and his wife Margaret; sisters, Helen Brown, Mary Woodruff and her husband Fred, and Dorothy Crawn; brothers-in-law, James Wells and special friend Wilma Burgess, Charles and Darlene Wells, Howard Hinkley, Richard Hinkley and John Hinkley; sisters-in-law, Sylvia Presley and her husband Don, Patricia Richardson and her husband Jim, Jean, Johnson and her husband Dave, and Diane Krohn and her husband Michael; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased in death by a son, Daniel Frederick Kithcart in 1956; and brothers, Roy, Earl and Alfred Kithcart. The funeral service will be held Sunday, November 24, 2002 at 2 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa., with the Rev. James Donahoo, pastor of the Sayre Christian Church, Sayre, Pa., officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service Sunday afternoon at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Standing Stone Cemetery, standing Stone Township, Pa. with Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 according full military honors. –Towanda Daily Review.
KOONTZ - Eva Mae Sandt, 80, of Wyalusing, PA, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at her home, with her loving family at her side. Born July 12, 1927 in Elkton, VA, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Mildred Stevens Koontz. Her parents moved to Pennsylvania and purchased a farm in Standing Stone Township. She graduated from Towanda High School in the class of 1945. Eva married Phillip Leo Sandt of Easton, PA on Sept. 18, 1948. Leo predeceased her on Oct. 13, 1981. They operated the family farm for many years. She also was a bookkeeper for Farm and Home Supply Co., as well as Leo Sandt TV and Repair Service. Later, she and her husband purchased the Rendezvous Tavern in Dushore, from which she retired. In retirement, she enjoyed caring for her family and also crocheting. She was a member of the Standing Stone United Methodist Church. Surviving are two sons and daughter-in-law, David and Mary Sandt, Wyalusing and Michael Sandt, Twin Lakes, CO; four daughters and son-in-law, Nancy Sandt, Wyalusing, Judy and Harry Roelands, Durell, Susan “Sam” Sandt, Wyalusing and Jane Pratt, Wyalusing; two grandchildren, David (Daniela) Pratt, Wilkes-Barre and Nancy Sue Sandt, Wyalusing; one great-grandchild, Landon Alexander Pratt, Wilkes-Barre; very special friend, Rita Herlt, Wyalusing and several nieces and nephews. Eva was predeceased by a brother, Joseph Koontz of Standing Stone and a sister, Virginia Tate of Florida. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 13, 2008, at 1 p.m. at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 1 Grovedale Lane, Wyalusing, with the Rev. Helen H. Learn, officiating. Interment will be in the Standing Stone Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to HOPS Ambulance Assoc., c/o James W. Seipler, RR1, Box 280, Rome, PA 18837. - Wyalusing Rocket Courier, 12 June 2008
HAROLD WATKINS LUNDY, 84, of Standing Stone Township went to be with his Lord Tuesday evening, Oct. 19, 2004 at his home following declining health. Born Jan. 13, 1920 in Standing Stone, he was the last of nine children of the late George Stephens Lundy and Verna Clagett Lundy. Harold was a graduate of Towanda High School Class of 1938. On July 18, 1946, he married the former Helen Chicosky at the North Towanda United Methodist Church. Harold owned and operated his dairy farm on Mercur Hill from 1946 to 1980 and also provided bus transportation service for school students of the Towanda Area School District (Bus 20) for over 25 years until his retirement in 1996. During the 1960’s, Harold served as a member of the Towanda Area School Board. He formerly served as a Standing Stone Township Supervisor, a board member for the Standing Stone Cemetery Association and the Wysox Cemetery Association. He was a member of the Standing Stone Grange for 67 years, I.O.O.F. Lodge No. 1152, Wysox, for 56 years and was a former member of the Towanda Elks Lodge No. 2191. In 1996, Harold was inducted into the Pennsylvania Voter Hall of Fame for 50 years of consecutive voting. Harold’s life surrounded his home and family. He possessed a great love and admiration for his “3 girls” and will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father and “Pop-Pop”. He will also be remembered for his love of the outdoors, his farm and for his willingness to help others. Harold possessed deep abiding faith, kindness and strength of spirit and will. He will be deeply missed. Surviving are: his wife of 58 years, Helen Chicosky Lundy; his daughter, Elaine Lundy Ephlin of Mercur; his granddaughter, Karen Ann Ephlin, M.D. of Danville, Pa.; sisters-in-law Jean C. Lundy, Jean R. Lundy and Ella Mae Lundy all of Standing Stone; his brother-in-law Claude C. “Dick” Clark, Jr. of Standing Stone; and several nieces nephews, cousins and many friends. Harold was preceded in death by six brothers, William LaVerne Lundy on Nov. 12, 1977, Donald Timothy Lundy on Jan. 6, 1973, Renwick Lundy on Jul 12, 1992, Ralph Clagett Lundy on Oct. 20, 1977, Frederick Paul Lundy on Oct. 27, 1986, and Floyd Thomas Lundy on Aug. 26, 20002; and two sisters, Florence Marie Hotaling on Nov. 3, 1980, Sarah Landmesser Clark on Feb. 20, 2002. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday Oct. 22, 2004 at the Standing Stone United Methodist Church with the Rev. Helen Learn, pastor officiating. Interment will follow in Standing Stone Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, and also on Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Standing Stone United Methodist Church. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to Guthrie Hospice, Towanda, Pa. in Harold Watkins Lundy’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
LUNDY
Sarah Lundy Clark, 78
02/22/2002 Towanda Daily Review
Sarah Lundy Clark, 78, wife of Claude C. "Dick" Clark of Herrick Township,
died Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 20, 2002, at Memorial Hospital, Towanda.
She was born Dec. 26, 1923, in Standing Stone, a daughter of the late George
and Verna Clagett Lundy. On April 30, 1947, Sarah married Claude C. Clark.
Sarah was a member of the Standing Stone United Methodist Church and Standing
Stone Grange. Her main interest in life surrounded her home and family.
Sarah enjoyed cooking. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Claude
C. "Dick" Clark at home; son, Dale Clark of Wyalusing R.R. 3; son and daughter-in-law,
Keith and Michelle Clark of Wyalusing; three grandchildren, Michelle Tewksbury,
Michael and Danielle Clark; brother, Floyd Lundy of The Highlands, Laporte;
brother and sister-in-law, Harold and Helen Lundy of Standing Stone; sisters-in-law,
Jean C. Lundy, Ella Mae Lundy and Jean R. Lundy, all of Standing Stone;
and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her
sister, Florence Hotaling; and five brothers, Donald, Ralph, William, Renwick
and Frederick Lundy. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday,
Feb. 23, 2002, at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda,
with the Rev. Helen Learn, pastor of the Standing Stone United Methodist
Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Standing Stone Cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service Saturday
afternoon at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorial contributions
may be directed to the Standing Stone United Methodists Church in care
of Ellen Franklin, R.R. 2 Box 47, Wysox, Pa. 18854 in Mrs. Clark's memory.
PAUL C. MONTGOMERY, 82, of Wyalusing RR 4, Standing Stone Township, passed away Sunday morning, Aug. 27, 2000, at his home. Born April 8, 1918, in Towanda, he was a son of the late Fred and Olive Hibbard Montgomery. Paul served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the European, African and Middle Eastern theaters in the 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division. In May of 1940 he married the former Pauline Hitchock. In early years he was employed by the Berlinger Silk Mill in Towanda and was later employed by Remington Rand in Elmira, N.Y., which subsequently became Unisys Corp. He retired from Unisys following many years of service as a computer analyst. Paul was a member of the Standing Stone United Methodist Church, where he served on the board of trustees and was a member of the church men’s group. He was a past master of the Standing Stone Grange and was a member of Towanda American Legion Post No. 42, Beirne-Webster VFW Post 1568, Towanda and the Towanda Gun Club. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Pauline, who is a resident of the Bradford County Manor, Troy RR 3; his son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Lynell Montgomery of Wyalusing RR 4; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a sister, Inez Hatch of Elkland, Pa. and several nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2000, at 1 p.m. at the Standing Stone United Methodist Church with his pastor, the Rev. Helen Learn, officiating. Interment will follow in the Standing Stone Cemetery with Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 according military honors. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service Wednesday afternoon at the church. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Standing Stone United Methodist Church, in care of Ellen Franklin, RR 2, Box 47, Wysox, Pa. or to the Guthrie Hospice, RR 1, Box 154, Towanda, Pa in Mr. Montgomery’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
RINEBOLD –HELEN RINEBOLD WALKER, 89, formerly of North Wilbur Avenue, Sayre, Pa., and the Personal Care Home of Memorial Hospital, Towanda, Pa., passed away Thursday, Oct. 6, 2005, at the Skilled Nursing Unit, Memorial Hospital, Towanda. Born June 24, 1916, on Ellis Hill, Asylum Township, she was the daughter of the late Barney and Emma Carner Rinebold. Helen attended the Fisher School in Standing Stone, Pa., and was a graduate of Towanda High School. On June 24, 1936, she married Paul Edward Walker. She was preceded in death by her husband on Feb. 19, 1990. Helen was a graduate of the Cleopatra Beauty School in Binghamton, N.Y., and formerly served as a hair stylist in the beauty salons of Bernice O’Connor and Olga Brecher Maltz in Towanda and Jean Kinner in Sayre. Helen later served as a beautician for the Sayre House for more than 26 years until her retirement. Helen possessed a special love for the outdoors, enjoyed flower gardening, and was talented at sewing and crafts. Helen and Paul loved family gatherings, traveling and taking the whole family to the beach at Seaside Park, N.J., every summer. Helen and Paul also had a great love of small dogs as they had many throughout their 54 years together. Helen was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Sayre. Surviving are her brothers-in-law, Clark Bennett and his wife, Shirley, of Charlotte, N.C., and Jim and Doris Walker of Sebring, Fla.; special nieces and nephews, Dave and Barb Rinebold of Wysox, Pa., Richard and Lucy Rinebold of Windham, Pa., JoAnn and Lyle Rockwell of Athens, Pa., Danny and Theresa Rinebold of Sayre, Laurie Kehler and Tom Kehler of Harveys Lake, Pa., John and Cindy Rinebold of Towanda, and Eulie and Brian Wickwire of Laceyville, Pa.; as well as other nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends. Helen was preceded in death by brothers and sisters-in-law Daniel and Edith Rinebold and Lawrence and Gertrude Rinebold as well as other special nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The funeral and committal service will be held at 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10, at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. Interment will be on Tuesday in Standing Stone Cemetery, Standing Stone Township. The family will receive friends from 4 to 5 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Personal Care Home of Memorial Hospital, 603 William St., Towanda, Pa. or to the Wyalusing Valley Personal Care Home, RR 1, Box 186, Wyalusing, Pa. or to the charity or organization of one’s choice in Helen’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
LAWRENCE D. “LARRY” RINEBOLD, 55, of Towanda died April 14, 1989 following an extended illness. Born January 23, 1933 in Rummerfield, he was a son of Lawrence W. and Gertrude Stranagan Rinebold. He was a well-known outdoorsman and served as a deputy game warden for 25 years. He was a member of the Troy American Legion Post and the Towanda Gun Club. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Sadock Rinebold; his parents; six children; 10 grandchildren; two sisters and aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home in Towanda on April 17 with the pastor of Standing Stone Church officiating and interment to be in Standing Stone Cemetery. The family suggests that memorials be directed to the Bradford Unit, American Cancer Society, 515 S. Main St., Athens, PA in Mr. Rinebold’s memory.
LAWRENCE W. ‘CURLY’ RINEBOLD, 86, OF Macedonia, Towanda RR 2, Pa. passed away Monday evening, March 22, 1999 at the Skilled Nursing Unit, Memorial Hospital, Towanda, Pa. Born March 28, 1912 in Overton Township, Pa. he was the son of the late Barney W. and Emma Carner Rinebold. Curly relocated from Overton as a child with his parents and brother, Dan to Ellis Hill in Asylum Township, where his sister, Helen was born. Then in 1919, Barney and Emma Rinebold purchased a small farm in Rummerfield. Curly attended Fisher School at Rummerfield for eight years. Then in 1929, Curly and Daniel went to work for the Bryant and Cole Construction Company of Wilkes-Barre, Pa. on a two year pad construction project in Orson, Pa., building the road by the fish hatchery. Dan and Curly boarded in Orson and this is where Curly met Gertrude Gifford in 1930. They were married on Sept. 8, 1931 in Camptown, Pa. and moved to Rummerfield. Curly went to work for the Lehigh Valley Railroad. His first job was filling steam engines with water at the Rummerfield Depot. He retired in 1974 following 43 years of service. Curly and Gert also operated a small family farm, a gas station, restaurant and store at their home along Route 6 in Rummerfield. He was a member of the Standing Stone United Methodist Church. His hobbies included hunting, fishing and trapping. He took pride in the quantity of Red Fox, Muskrats and Mink he trapped. Curly always enjoyed fishing for Bullheads and River Bass. He frequently traveled to Equinunk, Pa. where he enjoyed Eel-spearing and fishing in the Delaware River. Mr. and Mrs. Rinebold sold their home in Rummerfield to the state of Pennsylvania for the road construction of Route 6 at the base of Rummerfield Mountain and moved to their present home along the Susquehanna River in Macedonia in 1968. Curly was always ready to take on his opponents in the game of pool in his cellar, he also enjoyed visiting with his friends and family and playing Dominos. Surviving are: two daughters and sons-in-law, Ruth and Dick Huddleson of Mercur, Joanne and Lyle Rockwell of Athens, a daughter-in-law, Nancy Rinebold of Towanda RR, a son-in-law, Ronald Tobin Sr. of Durrell, a sister, Helen Walker of Sayre; 12 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter; two nephews, Dave “Sammy” Rinebold of Wysox, Dick Rinebold of Windham, Pa. He was preceded in death by; his wife of 62 years, Gertrude Gifford Rinebold on Dec. 2, 1993, a daughter, Dorothy Rinebold Tobin on Sept. 28, 1974, a son, Lawrence D. Rinebold on April 14, 1989, a daughter-in-law, Donna Brannaka Rinebold in 1973; three grandchildren, Renita Jo Tobin on Sept. 8, 1960, Cindy Jo Rinebold Decker on Oct. 19, 1978, Kimberly Sue Rinebold on April 1, 1970; a great-grandson, Randy Decker on March 19, 1976; a brother, Daniel Rinebold in 1973; sister-in-law Edith Cooley Rinebold in 1992; brother-in-law, Paul Walker in 1990. The funeral service will be held Thursday, March 25, 1999 at 3 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. with the Rev. Harry L. Ferguson officiating. Interment will be in the Standing Stone Cemetery, Standing Stone Township, Pa. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. –Towanda Daily Review
RINEBOLD –RUTH HELEN RINEBOLD HUDDLESON, 70, wife of Russell H. “Dick” Huddleson of Mercur, Wyalusing RR3 passed away Thursday evening, Oct. 7, 2004 at the Skilled Nursing Unit, Memorial Hospital, Towanda. Born July 26, 1934 in Rummerfield, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence W. “Curly” Rinebold and Gertrude Gifford Rinebold. Ruth was a graduate of Towanda High School class of 1952 and in early years was employed by the Blue Swan in Sayre. On Feb. 20, 1954 she married Russell H. Huddleson in the Standing Stone United Methodist Church. Ruth possessed great love for her family and home. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were very special to her as well as her dog “Cuddles”. Ruth was a gentle spirit and will be fondly remembered by her family and friends for her caring and giving personality. She enjoyed helping at the Wysox Fire Hall, crafts, crocheting and sewing. Surviving are: her husband of 50 years, Russell H. “Dick” Huddleson at home; her children, Trudy M. Schwartz and her husband, John J. Schwartz of Mifflinville, Pa., Caren J. Crouthamel and her husband, Donald J. Crouthamel of Ocean City, Md., Maryaanne Henry and her fiancé, Joseph N. Verdura of Selbyville, Del. And Carla H. Huddleson and her fiancé, Joseph Coe of Mercur; seven grandchildren; Bryan, Kelly, Tara, Jack, Kimberly, Heather and Christopher, five great-grandchildren, Molly, Austin, MaKenna, Kamden and Aryon; her sister and brother-in-law Joanne Rinebold Rockwell and Lyle Rockwell of Athens; her sister-in-law, Ronald Tobin Sr. of Durell; several nieces, nephews and cousins and her extended family who were very special to her; Steven, Rachelle, Mindy, Phillip, Alan, Brenden and Ronald. She was preceded in death by: her mother, Gertrude on Dec. 2, 1993; her father, Lawrence on March 222, 1999; her sister Dorothy Rinebold Tobin on Sept. 28, 1974; her brother, Lawrence D. Rinebold on April 14, 1989 and her sister-in-law Donna Brannaka Rinebold in 1973. A. Requiem Mass will be celebrated Sunday, Oct. 10 at 3 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, Towanda with the Rev. Maureen Hipple, rector as celebrant and the Rev. Hazel Hunt, deacon assisting. Interment will follow in the Standing Stone Cemetery, Standing Stone Township. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society, Bradford Unit, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, Pa. or to the Wysox Volunteer Fire Company Building Fund, Box 2, Wysox, Pa. in Mrs. Huddleson’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review
ROBINSON –MARIE L. CARR 67, of Montrose RR 5 passed away Thursday morning, April 194, 1994 at home after an illness. Marie was born in Endicott, N.Y. a daughter of the late Earl and Neva (Schoonover) Robinson. She was a manager for the Bates-Troy Dry Cleaning Co. in Binghamton, N.Y. for over 32 years. She is survived by one daughter, Sharon A. Shears of Montrose RR 5; four grandchildren, William Richard Shears, Irene E. May and David and Heather M. Shears; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Betty Jean Babcock of Sayre and Mrs. Floyd (Joyce) Hayward of Rome; two brothers, Leon E. Robinson of Wysox and Thomas D. Robinson of Towanda and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents she was predeceased by a grandson, Robert E. Shears in 1984. A graveside service will be held Monday, April 18 at 11 a.m. in the Standing Stone Cemetery, Standing Stone, Bradford County followed by a memorial service at 4 p.m. Monday in the Birchardville Baptist Church, Birchardville, Pa. with the Rev. Scot Roloson of the Birchardville Baptist Church and the Rev. Richard Vieldhouse of Laceyville officiating. Friends wishing to may make memorial contributions to the Birchardville Baptist Church. Arrangements are by the Barton Funeral Home, Inc., 74 Church St., Montrose, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review
SAGE –PEARL SAGE CLAGETT, 93, widow of Fred L. Clagett, formerly of Rummerfield died Friday morning, June 16, 1995 at the Dar-Way Nursing Home, Elkland Twp., Pa. where she had been a resident since 1980. Born Oct. 2, 1901 in Rummerfield, Standing Stone Twp., Pa., she was a daughter of Frank and Louise Schoonover Sage. Pearl attended the Fisher school and on Nov. 4, 1922 she married Fred L. Clagett, who was a son of Thomas and Jessie Mitten Clagett of Rummerfield. On the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary, Nov. 4, 1972 they were honored by a community reception at the Standing Stone United Methodist Church, the event being a thoroughly happy one with more than 200 friends and neighbors attending. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred on Jan. 8, 1976. For many years Mr. and Mrs. Clagett operated their general store in Rummerfield formerly established by Mr. and Mrs. Milton H. VanNess. Mr. Clagett also served as Post Master and Mrs. Clagett as Assistant Post Master of the Rummerfield Post Office which was located in their general store. Mrs. Clagett was a member of the Standing Stone United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, Wysox Rebekah Lodge No. 443 and the Lady Whitmore Club. Mrs. Clagett’s main interest in life encompassed her home and family. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother and will be remembered by her family and many friends for her kind and gracious manner. Surviving are: two daughters and sons-in-law: Marjorie and Bert L. Williams of Towanda, Janice and Jack Corbett of Towanda RR 5; five grandchildren and their spouses; Bonnie and Gary Hettinger of State College, Pa., Randy and Nancy Williams of Towanda RR 5, Wendy and Paul Manchester of Towanda RR 1, Debra and Jeffrey Jones of Towanda RR 5 and Kim and Kathy Corbett of Towanda; 15 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Jane Tiffany of Sayre; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Duane Corbett in 1974; a sister, Christine Sage; two brothers, Claude Sage and Carl Sage. A graveside service will be held Monday, June 19, 1995 at 1 p.m. at the Standing Stone Cemetery, Standing Stone Twp. with the Rev. Allen Hulslander, pastor of the Towanda First United Methodist Church officiating. The family suggests that memorials may be directed to the Standing Stone United Methodist Church in care of Ellen Franklin, RR 2, Wysox, Pa. in Mrs. Clagett’s memory. Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. There are no calling hours. –Towanda Daily Review
MARK J. SCHOONOVER, 83, of Wysox RR 2, Standing Stone Township, Pa., passed away Wednesday morning, Oct. 11, 2006, at his home following a brief illness. Born Nov. 15, 1922, in Rummerfield, Pa., he was the son of the late Cleveland and Ferne Newell Schoonover. Mark was a graduate of Towanda High School, Class of 1941. He owned and operated his dairy farm in Standing Stone Township for many years and also served as a mail carrier for the former Rummerfield Post Office, and later for the Wyalusing Post Office, retiring in 1987 after 33 years of service. Mark was a member of the Standing Stone United Methodist Church and its Men's Club, was a 66-year member of the former Standing Stone Grange, and was a member of the Towanda Gun Club and the Wysox I.O.O.F. Lodge. Surviving are: his wife of 59 years, Margaret Warner Schoonover, at home; his sons, Marvin Schoonover and his wife, Debbie Schoonover, of West Caldwell, N.J., and Rex Schoonover of Wysox; his daughters, Judy Kingsley and her husband, Mike Kingsley, of Wysox and Lori Schoonover of Sayre; four grandchildren, Ashley and Mark Schoonover and Carly and Casey Kingsley; three nephews, John Schoonover of Wysox, Ronald Schoonover of Wysox and Gregory Schoonover of Liverpool, N.Y.; cousins, Janet Allen of Wysox, Peggy Shipman of Texas, Reese Schoonover of Vestal, N.Y., and Ann DeNuci of New Jersey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Paul A. Schoonover, on April 23, 1991, and Wayne N. Schoonover on Oct. 1, 1995. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa., with his pastor, the Rev. Helen Learn, officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday evening at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Standing Stone Cemetery, Standing Stone Township. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Standing Stone United Methodist Church in care of Ellen Franklin, RR 2, Box 47, Wysox, Pa. in Mark J. Schoonover's memory. –Towanda Daily Review
REGINALD L. SCHOONOVER, 75, of Standing Stone, Wysox RR 2, died Monday afternoon, March 21, 1994, at his home following a period of declining health. Born Oct. 17, 1918, in Standing Stone Township, he was a son of the late Harland and Gertrude Robinson Schoonover. Reginald attended school in Standing Stone and Towanda, and later, on Oct. 29, 1938, he married the former Dorothy Gerould. She preceded her husband in death on May 9, 1987. Mr. Schoonover owned and operated his dairy farm in Standing Stone for most of his life. He served as a township supervisor in Standing Stone for many years and also served as a member of the Towanda Area School Board for several years. He was a member of the Standing Stone United Methodist Church and served as a director of the Standing Stone Cemetery Assoc. He was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Lodge No. 2191, Towanda, and was a former member of the Wysox Volunteer Fire Department. Surviving are three daughters and sons-in-law, Regina and Norman Roof of Towanda RR 6,m Sandra and Scott Wickwire of Wysox RR 2, and Mary Ann and James Cashdollar of Wysox RR 2; a son and daughter-in-law, Clinton and Delores Schoonover of Wysox RR 2; a brother, Reese Schoonover of Vesta, N.Y.; a sister-in-law, Virginia Schoonover of Sheshequin; two brothers-in-law, Leslie Allis of Vestal, N.Y. and Gene Gerould of Towanda RR 4; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by an infant son; a sister, Janet Allis; and three brothers, Edward, Leonard and Ralph Schoonover. The family will receive friends Wednesday 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 Thursday, March 24, 1994, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Jane Pykus, pastor of the Standing Stone United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Standing Stone Cemetery at a later date. The family suggests that memorials may be directed to Wysox Volunteer Emergency Medical Services, Box 302, Wysox, Pa. or to Guthrie Hospice, RR 4, Box 60-A, Towanda, Pa. in Reginald L. Schoonover’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
SCHOONOVER –SANDRA LEE WICKWIRE, 60, of Mercur, Wysox, Pa., RR2, passed away Tuesday evening, Jan. 10, 2006 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa. Sandra was born Aug 2, 1945 in Sayre, Pa., the daughter of the late Reginald Lee Schoonover and Dorothy Gerould Schoonover. She spent the early years of her life growing up on the family farm at Standing Stone and following her graduation from Towanda High School in 1964, Sandra assisted her father in the operation of the farm. On March 6, 1965, Sandra married Scott A. Wickwire at the Wysox Presbyterian Church. Sandra was employed by the former Ames Department Store in Towanda for 18 years and later worked part time in the school cafeterias of the Towanda Area School district for a number of years. For the past 16 years, Sandra operated a school bus for the Towanda Area School District until declining health no longer permitted her to continue. Sandra devoted her life to her family and possessed great love for her children and grandchildren. She was a hard worker her entire life and enjoyed camping trips and boating with her family. She enjoyed the outdoors especially working in her flower gardens. She also loved animals especially her dogs. Sandra will be remembered by her family and many friends for her kindness, generosity and for her willingness to help others. Her home was always a welcome lace to her extended family with many wonderful memories created there. Surviving are her husband of 40 years, Scott A. Wickwire; her sons, Brian S. Wickwire and his wife, Eulie Wickwire, of Laceyville, Pa., Bradley S. Wickwire of Wysox and Tracey A. Wickwire of Wysox; five grandchildren; Mika Pipher and her husband Jim Pipler, of Waverly, N.Y., Scott Cron and Amanda Kithcart of Wysox; Alison and Alaina Wickwire and their mother, Tammy Wickwire, of Towanda, Andrew Wickwire and his mother Gyla Wickwire of Monroeton; a great-grandson, Kadon Pipher, of Waverly, N.Y.; her sisters, Regina S. Roof and her husband Norman Roof of Standing Stone, and Mary Ann Cashdollar and her husband James Cashdollar of Wysox; her brother, Clinton G. “Jerry” uncles, Malcolm “Gene” Gerould and his wife Betty Gerould of Towanda RR 2 and Reese Schoonover of Vestal, N.Y.; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and a special cousin, Sheldon Clark of Camp Hill, Pa. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. The funeral service will be held Friday Jan. 13, 2006 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Dennis Fox officiating. Interment will follow in the Standing Stone Cemetery, standing Stone Township, Pa. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society, Bradford Unit, 1948 East Third St., Williamsport, Pa. or to the Bradford County Humane Society, PO Box 179, Ulster, Pa. in Sandra Lee Wickwire’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
WAYNE N. SCHOONOVER, 78, of 1907 Monroe St., Endicott, N.Y., died Sunday evening Oct. 1, 1995, at University Medical Center in Syracuse, N.Y., following a brief illness. Born April 24, 1971, in Rummerfield, Pa., he was a son of the late Cleveland H. and Ferne Newell Schoonover. Wayne was a graduate of Towanda High School and was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army in the Pacific Theatre. In early years, he was employed by the King and King Furniture Store in Towanda and the Ingersoll Rand in Athens. He was later employed by IBM in Endicott, N.Y., for 32 years until his retirement in 1974, Wayne enjoyed the outdoors, especially playing golf with his friends. Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Gregory V. and Karen Schoonover of Liverpool, N.Y.; tow granddaughters, Kristen and Lorissa Schoonover; a brother and sister-in-law, Mark J. and Margaret Schoonover of Wysox RR 2; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Austin and Ann Benjamin of Englewood, Fla., LaVerne and Norma Benjamin of Georgetown, Ga., John and Carol Benjamin of Danby, N.Y., Naomi Cook of Franklindale and Dorothy Schoonover of Wysox RR 2; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by, his wife of 58 years, Winona Benjamin Schoonover, on July 18, 1895, and a brother, Paul A. Schoonover, on April 23, 1991. The family will receive friends the evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. The funeral service will be held Wednesday Oct. 4, 1995, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Jane Pykus, pastor of the Standing Stone United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Standing Stone Cemetery, Standing Stone Township, with Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 according full military honors. The family suggests that memorials may be directed to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 115 E. Jefferson St., Syracuse, N.Y. in Wayne N. Schoonover’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
SCOTT –STELLA M. SCOTT ORSHAL, 81, formerly of Allis Hollow and Towanda passed away Monday morning, July 29, 1996 at St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Hazleton, Pa. Born May 12, 1915 in Monroe Township, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Orinda Chilson Scott Sr. Stella’s main interest in life encompassed her home and family. Surviving are; a daughter, Dorothy L. Neely, with whom she resided, of Harleigh, Pa.; a son and daughter-in-law, James and Helen Orshal of Waverly, N.Y.; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Earl Scott of Grandville, Pa. and Theodore Scott of Syracuse, N.Y.; four sisters, Mertie Benjamin and Rose Bennett both of Monroeton, Betty Grover of Newark Valley, N.Y and Alice Lee of Vestal, N.Y.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Orshal on May 7, 1972. The funeral and committal service will be held Thursday, Aug. 1, 1996 at 11 a.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda with the Rev. Harry L. Ferguson officiating. Interment will be in Standing Stone Cemetery, Standing Stone Township. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. –Towanda Daily Review
ROGER FELKER STEPHENS, 77, of Estella passed away Monday, March 8, 2004, at the Dar-Way Nursing Home, in Estella. Roger was born July 7, 1926 in Rummerfield, son of the late Roger W. and Ruth Felker Stephens. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1944 and served during the end of World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He retired in 1967 after 23 years of service as a staff sergeant. He married the former Doris McCarty Whiteley of Estella on Nov. 13, 1971. He was a member of the Living Hope Fellowship Church in Estella. Surviving are his spouse, Doris at home; his step-sons and their spouses, David and Cheryl Whiteley of Montoursville, Pa., and Durwood and Brenda Whiteley of Estella; his step-daughters and their spouses; Charlotte and Richard Higley of Estella, and Marie and Dennis Hottenstein of New Albany; his sisters and brothers-in-law; Charity Pelton of Franklindale, and Jeanne and Dale Bennett of Towanda; 10 step-grandchildren and 12 step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sisters Kathryn Stephens and Sandra Wright. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 13, at 11 a.m. at the Living Hope Fellowship Church, Estella, with his pastor, the Rev. Scot Magann, officiating. Interment will be in the Standing Stone Cemetery. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. The family will provide the flowers and directs memorials to the American Heart Association, 1704 Warren Avenue, Williamsport, Pa. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review.
STEPHENS - Sandra Wright
May 8, 2002
Sandra Donean Stephens Wright, 55, wife of Kenneth M. Wright, Jr. of
RR2, Box 120-D, Wysox, Standing Stone Township, PA, passed away on Wednesday,
May 8, 2002 at Memorial Hospital, Towanda. She was born May 20, 1946
at The Mills Hospital in Towanda, the daughter of the late Roger and Ruth
Stephens of Standing Stone. Sandy graduated from Towanda High School
and the Empire Beauty School. She has been a well-known hairstylist for
37 years, owning her own shop in Wysox for 35 years. One of her greatest
pleasures was making people look good. She is survived by her husband
of 37 years, Kenneth M. Wright, Jr., at home; daughter and son-in-law,
Kandi Kae (Wright) and Robbie Sample of Montour Falls, NY; daughter and
special friend, Kasteena (Kassie) Jean Wright and Douglas Barefoot of Mesa,
AZ; two grandchildren, Preston Ryin and Kassidee Kae Sample; brother and
sister-in-law, Roger and Doris Stephens; sisters and brother-in-law, Charity
(Stephens) Pelton, Jeanne (Stephens) and Dale Bennett; brothers-in-law
and sisters-in-law, Stephen and Nancy (Wright) Parr, Jack and JoPat Wright,
Philip and Irene Wright, Gordon and Carol Wright, Dale and Susan (Wright)
Malin, George and Cindy (Wright) Nolan, Mitchell and Sylvia Wright, Pam
Wright and Sherry Good, Bonnie (Wright) and Clifford Shaffer, Roger and
Shawna Wright; numerous nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Kathryn (Kakie) Stephens.
Sandy’s greatest joy was her large family and taking care of all of them.
Her pride and joy were her two beautiful grandbabies. The family
received friends on Saturday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen
Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. Funeral services were private.
Interment was in the Standing Stone Cemetery, Standing Stone Township.
STEPHENSON –ROSALIE STEPHENSON SCHOONOVER, 69 of 301 Ann St., Towanda passed away Tuesday afternoon, May 26, 1998 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Born May 9, 1929 in Towanda she was a daughter of the late Harry and Florence Arnold Stephenson Sr. Rosalie was a graduate of Towanda High School Class of 1947 and was employed by Penelec in Towanda from 1947 to 1949. On July 11, 1949 she married Robert E. Schoonover in Bel Air, Md. She was preceded in death by her husband on Dec. 1, 1977. From 1961 to 1992, Rosalie was employed by the O. Ames Co. in Monroeton. She later owned and operated the Bijou Video Rental Store in Monroeton from 1985 to 1994 and from 1994 to 1997 was employed by the Photo License Bureau in Monroeton. Rosalie was a member of the Towanda First United Methodist Church. She enjoyed working with people and loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-granddaughter. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Rodney G. and Jeanne M. Schoonover of Towanda and Allan Robert and Barbara R. Schoonover of Westminster, Mass.; a daughter, Sheree E. Schoonover of Towanda; six grandchildren, Aimee Schoonover O’Connor and Mindy, Robert, Alicia, Kimberly and Bobbi-Lynn Schoonover; her great-granddaughter, Jordan Jeanne O’Connor; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Kenneth and Patricia Stephenson of Towanda and Gordon and Sandy Stephenson of Towanda, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kirsten Erika Smith, on Jan. 10, 1993, and by three brothers, Harry, Richard and Norman Stephenson. 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, May 29, 1998 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Allen Hulslander, pastor of the Towanda First United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be later in Standing Stone Cemetery, Standing Stone Township, Pa. The family suggests that memorial contributions be directed to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 6931 Arlington Roads, Bethesda, Md. in Mrs. Schoonover’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review
VanNESS
Mrs. Jennie Vanness Sherman, 90, a lifelong resident of Rummerfield,
died Saturday morning, Jan. 1, 1972, at the Robert Packer Hospital. She
was the widow of Oscar E. Sherman and marked her 90th birthday
last Thursday. Mrs. Sherman fell at her home Sunday, December 26 and was
taken to the Memorial Hospital in Towanda and later to the Robert Packer
Hospital in Sayre. Born in Rummerfield, Dec. 30, 1881, the daughter of
the late Samuel H. and Sarah Hagadorn Vanness, she received her formal
education in the schools there and on Oct. 16, 1902 married the late Oscar
Sherman who operated a blacksmith shop in Rummerfield. The couple made
their home in quarters over the Smith General Store, later the J. I. Jones
store. From there she and her husband moved to a farm on the outskirts
of Rummerfield where Mr. Sherman still operated a blacksmith shop in addition
to farming. He died July 1, 1945 and his wife remained on the farm, maintaining
the home and family. She later leased some of the farm, worked some of
it herself with the assistance of her children and grandchildren. She later
sold a portion of the land. Mrs. Sherman wa a member of the Standing Stone
United Methodist Church. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Benjamin (Pauline)
Franklin Sr., of Standing Stone, Mrs. Floris Miller of Rummerfield and
Mrs. Reed (Alice) Heath of Monroeton; one son, Harold of Towanda; 18 grandchildren;
33 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren and several nieces
and nephews. Two sons, Ray and Ralph Sherman and a daughter, Mrs. States
(Bessie) Wood, preceded her in death. Friends may call at the Archer-McCloskey
Funeral Home in Towanda, this afternoon from 2 to 4 and this evening from
7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home Tuesday at
11 a.m. Rev. James Valentine, pastor of the Standing Stone United Methodist
Church, will officiate and burial will be in the cemetery of the Standing
Stone United Methodist Church.
VanNEST - MRS. MARY ELLEN STEVENS PASSES AWAY IN
FRANKLINDALE
Mrs. Mary Ellen Stevens, widow of Asa S. Stevens and one of the county’s
well known women, died Sunday noon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry
Borden in Franklindale. Mrs. Stevens was born in Standing Stone Township
on November 4, 1859 and lived there until her marriage. After that, Franklindale
became her home, she and her late husband being very active in all major
community enterprises there. The survivors are four children—Mrs. Paul
Stevens of Towanda, Mrs. Elmer Lent of Ulster, Mrs. George Bevan of Burlington
Township and Mrs. Henry Borden of Franklindale; one brother, William VanNest
of Rummerfield; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.The funeral
will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 at the home of Mrs. Paul Stevens
on the Towanda-Monroeton Road with burial in the Stevens Cemetery in Standing
Stone. (handwritten on article 1936)
VARGASON - Bradford Star May 13,1915
Mrs.Emma J.Vargason Chilson,Rummerfield, wife of Albert Chilson died
May 9,1915 at Packer Hospital in sayre age 28 Daughter of George L. and
Mary Vargason,husband and four children survive a child Previously
Died June 11,1906 aged 5 months.
Submitted by Marie Platt Post
VOUGHT –MARY VOUGHT FISHER, 88, widow of the late Captain James Leslie Fisher of 102 York Ave., Towanda died on early Thursday morning (1982) at Memorial Hospital in Towanda. Born on Oct. 31, 1893, in Sheshequin Township (Ghent Hill), she was a daughter of Edward C. and Sarah Horton Vought. She was a graduate of Towanda High School and the West Chester Normal School. Mrs. Fisher taught school in Avon Grove (Chester County, Pa.), and also in the Ulster High School for several years. She married Capt. James Leslie Fisher on June 28, 1917, in Hornbrook. She spent many years traveling with her husband throughout various parts of the country and world while he was serving with the U.S. Navy. After his retirement from the Navy in 1946, the Fishers returned to Standing Stone to make their home. They lived in Standing Stone until 1967, when they moved to Towanda. She was a member of the Standing Stone United Methodist Church, the FLB Sunday School Class, the Daughters of the American Revolution in Towanda, the Shakespeare Club and the Wednesday Club. She was also an honorary member of the Lady Whittimore Reading Club. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. George (Dorothy) Lehman of Standing Stone, Mrs. Helen Wittry of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, and Mrs. Harold (Sally) Loose of Utica, N.Y.; ten grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Iva Menardi of Honolulu, Hawaii, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband on June 16, 1960 and by a daughter, Mrs. Mather (Marilouise) Cleveland, in 1969. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Standing Stone United Methodist Church with the Rev. Theodore Lorah, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Standing Stone Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday from 7-9 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. The family requests that memorials be directed to the Bradford County Library, RD 3, troy, Pa. or the Standing Stone United Methodist Church. –Towanda Daily Review
WALUK - Tom Waluk, 73, of RR 3, Wyalusing, Pa., passed away on Monday, April 14, 2008, at home from a brief illness. He was born in Scranton, Pa., the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Rohe, and was raised as an infant by Burton and Lizzie Jones of Wyalusing. Tom graduated from Wyalusing High School in 1953. He served in the U.S. Army from 1957-1959. He retired from GTE OSRAM in 1993 after 31 years of service. Tom married the former Marilyn Irvine, they celebrated 52 wonderful years on Jan. 29, 2008. He was a member of the Wyalusing Lodge No. 618 F.&A.M., Union Royal Arch Chapter of Towanda, Towanda Gun Club, and the National Rifle Association. Tom was a devoted husband and father, and will be greatly missed by his family. He liked to hunt, fish and travel. He found great pleasure in country living, and enjoyed riding four wheeler on his property. Surviving are: his wife, Marilyn, at home; two sons, Brian and companion Beth Colby of R.D. 2, Wyalusing; David, at home; two grandsons, Beau and friend Gala, both in the Armed Forces in Fort Jackson, S.C., Brock and fiancée Ashley, of Highspire, Pa.; great grandson, Dagyn; Shelli Waluk of RR 3, Wyalusing, Pa.; sisters, Bernadine Burke of Conklin, N.Y., Cathy Pedro of Dallastown, Pa., Mary (Dick) Taffe of Dushore, Pa.; brothers, Larry and Jo Rohe of Dushore, Pa.; brother-in-law, Ronnie and wife Nancy of Wysox, Pa.; brother–in-law, Bob and wife Marion of Wysox, Pa.; brother-in-law, Donald Irvine of Wysox, Pa.; and his several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by: Mr. and Mrs. Burton Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Rohe, Charles Irvine and Helen Irvine Bishop; a sister in-law, Odessa Irvine; and brother-in-law, John Burke. Friends and family are invited to call from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 17, 2008, at McHenry Funeral Home, 106 Church Street, Wyalusing, Pa. A Masonic funeral service will be conducted at 10:45 a.m. in the funeral home by Wyalusing Lodge No. 618 F.&A.M. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. on Thursday, in McHenry Funeral Home, with Rev. Diane Prentice, pastor of the Wyalusing United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Standing Stone Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to: HOPS Ambulance Association, Inc. c/o James Seipler, RR 1, Box 280, Rome, PA 18837, or the Herrick Township Volunteer Fire Company, RR 3, Wyalusing, PA 18853, in memory of Tom Waluk. - Towanda Daily Review, 16 April 2008
JOHN HAROLD WESTBROOK, 87, of Towanda RD 3, died Jan. 3, 1985, at the home of his daughter, Ruth Andrus. He was born June 17, 1897, in Asylum Township, Bradford County, the son of William Henry and Ava Carrie Ellis Westbrook of Macedonia. Mr. Westbrook lived in several places in Bradford County and engaged in dairy farming most of his life. He joined Wesauking Grange in 1914 and was a current member. He was also a member of the Wysox Presbyterian Church. Mr. Westbrook married Arillia Strope in September 1923. She preceded him in death on April 30, 1935. On April 21, 1937, he married Helen Vincent. She preceded him in death on Feb. 12, 1972. He was also preceded in death by sons, Victor and William. Mr. Westbrook possessed a host of friends. He enjoyed reading, especially historical events and also did a lot of work on family genealogy. He lived at Page Manor in Athens for six years, prior to his illness. Mr. Westbrook resided with his daughter, Ruth, for the past three years. Her husband, Hugh, Preceded him in death Sept. 17, 1984. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Harold and Edith Andrus of Towanda; daughter, Ruth Andrus of Towanda RD 3; son and daughter-in-law, John and Pauline Westbrook of Macon, Georgia; 15 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral Home on Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. The funeral service will be held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Harry L. Ferguson officiating. Burial will be in Standing Stone Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Home Aide Services, Towanda. –Towanda Daily Review.
WHIPPLE –EFFIE MAE ROOF, 93 widow of Burleigh Lee Roof of Standing Stone passed away Sunday evening, May 29, 1994 at the Bradford County Manor. Born Aug. 26, 1900 in Laceyville, she was a daughter of the late Judson and Luna Hitchcock Whipple. Her main interest in life surrounded her home and family. She was a member of the Braintrim Baptist Church, attended the Standing Stone United Methodist Church and was a member of the Standing Stone United Methodist Women and the Standing Stone Grange. Surviving are: A daughter: Ella Mae Lundy of Standing Stone; three daughters and sons-in-law, Dorothy and Francis Taylor of Herrickville, Sarah and Thomas Cornell of Johnson City, N.Y. and Joanne and Roy King of Natchez, Miss.; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Mary Jane Roof of Standing Stone; 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; a sister, Amy Repsher of Binghamton, N.Y. and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Burleigh Lee Roof in 1983. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, June 1, 1994 at 11 a.m. at the Standing Stone United Methodist Church with the Rev. Joyce Warner officiating. Interment will be in Standing Stone Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday morning from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church. The family suggests that memorials may be directed to the Standing Stone United Methodist Church, in care of Ellen Franklin, RR 2, Box 47, Wysox, Pa. or to the charity or organization of one’s choice in Effie Mae Roof’s memory. Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review
ERNEST EDWARD WOLFE SR, 88 of Standing Stone died Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2001 at his home. Ernest was born July 15, 1912 in Stewardsville, N.J. He owned and operated his farm in Holland Township, N.J. for many years and later moved to Pittstown, N.J. where he operated his own excavating business. In June of 1972 Ernest moved to the Spring Hill area of Bradford County where he operated his own farm for 10 years. Following his retirement he moved to Standing Stone. Mr. Wolfe loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and working in his garden. Surviving are his wife, Alberta Moore Wolfe, who is a resident of Bradford County Manor; four sons, Charles Wolfe of French Asylum, Robert Wolfe of Standing Stone, Ernest Wolfe Jr. and his wife, Ruth Ann Wolfe of Camptown and Gerry Wolfe and his wife, Lynne Wolfe of Flemington, N.J.; a daughter, Arlene Graytock and her husband, Edward Graytock of Levittown, Pa.; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Nellie Bulmer of Oxford, N.J., Freda Berger of Stewardsville, N.J. and Lou VanOrder of Bath, Pa. and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A graveside service will be held Saturday, Jan. 27, 2001 at 1 p.m. at the Standing Stone Cemetery, Standing Stone. Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda. There are no calling hours. –Towanda Daily Review
ROBERT E. ‘BOB’ WOLFE, 61 of Standing Stone, Wysox RR2 died Saturday morning, Nov. 9, 2002 at Memorial Hospital, Towanda. Born Sep. 3, 1941 he was a son of the late Ernest and Ruth Alberta Moore Wolfe Sr. Bob owned and operate an excavating business in New Jersey for many years and later operated his dairy farm on Spring Hill for 10 years. He was formerly employed by Taylor Packing in Wyalusing. Bob love hunting and fishing and was a member of the Towanda Gun Club and the National Rifle Association. Surviving are: three brothers, Charles L. Wolfe of Durell, Ernest E. Wolfe Jr. and his wife, Ruth Ann Wolfe of Camptown, Gary Wolfe and his wife, Lynn Wolfe of Flemington, N.J.; a sister and brother-in-law, Arlene M. and Edward Greytock of Levittown, Pa. and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Nov. 23, 2002 at 11 a.m. at the Standing Stone United Methodist Church with the Rev. Joyce Warner officiating. Interment will be in the Standing Stone Cemetery, Standing Stone Township. –Towanda Daily Review
YATES Marion Ann "Sis" Yates Fenton, 64, wife of Harrison F. Fenton, Sr. of RR 3, Wyalusing (Orwell Twp. Pa.) passed away Friday evening, Sept. 17, 2004 in Orwell Twp., Pa. Born June 7, 1940 in Sayre, Pa. she was the daughter of the late Robert L. and Marjorie Smith Yates. Marion was a graduate of Towanda High School, class of 1958. Marion was employed by the Bradford County Manor for 20 years retiring in 2001. She was a member of the Vigilante Engine Co. Auxiliary, Rome, Pa. Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 Auxiliary, Skiff-Bower VFW Post 1536 Auxiliary, Sayre and was a social member at the Sons of Italy, in Sayre. She enjoyed bingo and cards with family and friends. Surviving are: her husband of 43 years, Harrison F. Fenton Sr. at home; sons Brian Fenton of RR 3, Wyalusing, Randy Fenton and his wife Teresa of Wyalusing, daughters and sons in law; Diane and Paul Houton of New York State, and Robin and Bruce Cron of Florida; stepsons and their spouses; Vern and Barb Fenton, Kevin and Wanda Fenton, Ralph and Debbie Fenton, Harold and Janice Fenton, Harris and Janet Fenton and David Fenton; stepdaughters CarrieAnn and Warren Arnold, Doris Spencer, Irene and John Young, Rachel Jackson, Patty and Steven Tyler, and Reta and Rick Denley, Berneice and Chuck May, Kim Yates and Lisa Parker; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; brothers, Robert L. Yates and Lyle Yates both of Standing Stone, Pa. and William Yates and Wanda Benjamin of Liberty Corners; Brothers and sisters-in-law, Ernest and Dotti Yates of Potterville, Pa., Edward and Mary Yates of Towanda, Pa. Ronald and Dawn Yates of Standing Stone; Sisters and brothers-in-law; Marilyn and Frank Horton of Rome, Rosemary and Fred Sites of Towanda, and Kristina and Robert Robinson of Wysox; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert L. Yates, Sr. on May 20, 1982, her mother Marjorie L. Smith Yates on Oct. 7, 1994, two brothers, Lewis Dale Yates on May 19, 1966 and Walter Sidney Yates Sr. on March 8, 1991, a sister, Kathleen Lois Johnson on April 20, 2001. The funeral service will be held on Friday, Sept. 24, at 1 p.m. at the Maryott Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave. Towanda, Pa. with Rev. Helen Learn Pastor of the Standing Stone United Methodist Church officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday evening 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions may be directed to the charity of one's own choice in Marion Yates Fenton's memory.
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