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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) |
PAUL N. BAILEY, 74, of 217 Pennsylvania Ave., Sayre, died Monday evening, July 11, 1988 at his home following an extended illness. Born Oct. 19, 1913 in Smithfield Township, he was a son of the late Homet and Hattie Smith Bailey. Mr. Bailey was employed for over 30 years by the Lehigh Valley Railroad in Sayre, retiring in 1970. He is survived by his wife, Della Thompson Bailey; two sons; Ralph Bailey of Sayre and John J. Bailey of Waverly, N.Y.; five grandchildren; a brother, Claude Bailey of Wysox; several nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral service will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda with the Rev. Robert Magnus, pastor of Trinity Episcopal Church, Athens, officiating. Interment will be in Terrytown Cemetery. The family will receive friends this evening from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. –Towanda Daily review.
BENJAMIN –MRS. HELEN LEONA CHILSON HOOVER, of Dushore, PA passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002 at the Skilled Nursing Unit of the Memorial Hospital, Towanda. Helen was born in Terrytown on April 25, 1913, a daughter of the late William and Emily Johnson Benjamin. She attended local schools and married Allen Chilson of Frenchtown. They raised their children and Allen predeceased her in 1961. She married Eugene S. Hoover of Terry Township, who also predeceased her. Helen was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed cooking and especially baking. Helen also loved her flower garden. Surviving are three sons, Francis Chilson, Dushore, Dean Chilson, Wyalusing, Nelson Chilson, New Albany; seven daughters, Mrs. Florence Hoover, Wyalusing, Mrs. Doris Johnson, Terrytown, Mrs. Joyce Kipp, New Albany, Mrs. Marguerite Yonkin, Dushore, Mrs. Christine Salsman, Dushore, Mrs. Alice Campbell, Ulster, Ms. Beverly Saul-Wells, Towanda; a sister, Mrs. Nellie Wendella, Elmira, NY; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Carrie Benjamin, Waverly, NY; 39 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three sons, Ralph Chilson of Carteret, NJ and Ronald Chilson of Wyalusing and an infant son, Layton; three brothers, Sheldon Benjamin, Ralph Benjamin and Herbert Benjamin and three sisters, Martha Baker, Rosie Johnson and Della Heffron. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Feb. 15 at 11 a.m. at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 1 Grovedale Lane, Wyalusing, with the Rev. Michael Dodd of the Evergreen Christian Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Terrytown Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. –Towanda Daily Review.
BENJAMIN –MRS. HELEN LEONA CHILSON HOOVER, 88, of Dushore passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002, at the Skilled Nursing Unit of the Memorial Hospital of Towanda. Helen was born in Terrytown, on April 25, 1913, a daughter of the late William and Emily Johnson Benjamin. She attended local schools and married Allen Chilson of Frenchtown. They raised their children and Allen predeceased her in 1961. She married Eugene S. Hoover of Terry Township, who also predeceased her. Helen was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed cooking and especially baking. Helen also loved her flower garden. Surviving are three sons, Francis Chilson of Dushore, Dean Chilson of Wyalusing and Nelson Chilson of New Albany; seven daughters, Mrs. Florence Hoover of Wyalusing, Mrs. Doris Johnson of Terrytown, Mrs. Joyce Kipp of New Albany, Mrs. Marguerite Yonkin of Dushore, Mrs. Christine Salsman of Dushore, Mrs. Alice Campbell of Ulster and Ms. Beverly Saul-Wells of Towanda; a sister, Mrs. Nellie Wendella of Elmira, N.Y.; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Carrie Benjamin of Waverly, N.Y.; 39 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three sons, Ralph Chilson of Carteret, N.J. Ronald Chilston of Wyalusing and Layton, an infant son; three brothers, Sheldon Benjamin, Ralph Benjamin and Herbert Benjamin; and three sisters, Martha Baker, Rosie Johnson and Della Heffron. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Feb. 15, at 11 a.m. at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 1 Grovedale Lane, Wyalusing, with the Rev. Michael Dodd of the Evergreen Christian Church officiating. Interment will be in the Terrytown Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. –Towanda Daily Review
SHANNON D. BUMP, 39 of N. Main St., Towanda, PA passed away Thursday November 30, 2006 at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY following an extended illness. Born November 13, 1967 in Sayre, Pa. he was the son of Rose Marie Vanderpool Bump and the late Walter Bump. Shannon attended Towanda Schools and was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Surviving are: his mother, Rose Marie Bump of Towanda, his children, Ashley Marie Kerr and her husband, Kevin Kerr of North Carolina; Shannon A. Bump of Towanda; Desiree L. Bump of Towanda; Grandsons, Konner David Kerr and Austin Shannon Bump, his sister, Sheila Bump of Towanda, his brother, Henry Bailey of Towanda. a special aunt, Dorothy Brown, several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his brother, Walter "Baldy" Bump. A memorial service will be held Sunday December 10, 2006 at 1:30 p.m. at Arc of the Covenant Church Brocktown Road, Monroeton, Pa. with the Rev. Paul Benjamin and Rev. Rose Benjamin officiating. Following the service there will be a luncheon and time of fellowship at the church, please bring a dish to pass. There are no calling hours. Private interment services will be the Terrytown Cemetery, Terry Twp., Pa. –Towanda Daily Review
BUMP Walter "Junior" "Baldie" BUMP Jr., age 34, of Towanda RR 2 died Sunday evening, Oct. 15, 2000, as a result of a motor vehicle accident on Route 220 in Monroe Township.. Born Dec. 7, 1965, in Sayre, he was the son of Walter and Rose VANDERPOOL BUMP Sr. Walter attended the Towanda Schools and at the time of his death was employed by J. R. Field Stone Company. Walter enjoyed sports, especially basketball. He was loved by all. Surviving are three children; Amanda A. BUMP of Buffalo, NY, Walter B.J. BUMP II,I at home; and Brandon BUMP, at home; his mother; Rose BUMP of Towanda; his father, Walter BUMP of Wysox; his sister; Sheila BUMP, and her fiancé, Jamie WALTERS, of Wysox; two brothers; Shannon BUMP and Henry BAILEY, both of Towanda; his fiancé , Phyllis VANDERPOOL, at home; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral and committal service will be held Thursday, Oct. 19, 2000, at 2 p.m., at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. Friends may call one hour prior to the funeral service Thursday afternoon at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Terrytown Cemetery, Terry Township.
CARPENTER Mrs. Thelma Mae Philippi, age 88, of Wilmont Township, passed away on Friday, Oct. 13, 2000, at the Skilled Nursing Unit of the Memorial Hospital, Towanda. Thelma was born April 6, 1912, in Ricketts, PA, daughter of the late Horace and Jenny IGNITA CARPENTER. Thelma was married to Carl Philippi, who predeceased her on Dec. 27, 1983. They resided in Wilmont most of their lives. Thelma worked for many years for the Endicott Johnson Shoe Mfg. Co. in Mildred, from which she retired. In retirement she continued the family farm in Wilmont. Thelma was a member of the Moxie Community Church. Surviving are four daughters and sons-in-law; Hazel STROPE of Towanda, Joan and George HEATH of Mildred, Sally and Thomas MATLACK of Sarasota, Fl, Patricia and James BYERS of Southhampton, PA; 17 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and five great-great- grandchildren. She was predeceased by two brothers, Charles and Earl CARPENTER and two sisters, Helen KNOWLES and Frances PHILIPPI. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2000, at 11 a.m. at the Wilmont Grange Hall with he Rev. Howard D. CARR, her pastor, officiating. Interment will be in the Terrytown Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St. Dushore.
CLARK
Walter F. Clark, 74, of Towanda RD 3 (Towanda Township), died Friday
afternoon, Dec 11, 1987, at Memorial Hospital, Towanda, following a long
period of deteriorating health. Born Feb. 11, 1913, in Philadelphia,
he was the son of William and Elizabeth PATTERSON CLARK. He was a
veteran of WWII, having served in the U.S. Army and was employed by the
General Motors Corporation in Cheater, Pa for 17 years until his health
began to fail. He was a member of the Towanda American Legion Post
42, the Disabled American Veterans (DAVE); and the Towanda Gun Club.
Mr. CLARK enjoyed clock making, string art and other various crafts, go-cart
racing and mechanics. He is survived by his wife Jeanette JOHNSON
CLARK, Towanda RR 3; five daughters, Mrs. Gary (Virginia) HENDERSHOT, Towanda;
Mrs. Jeremiah (Gwen) KRUSHINSKY, Folcroft, PA, Ms. Frances CLARK, Jenkinstown,
PA; Mrs. Robert (Sandra) MIZELLI of Bootwin. PA; Ms. Judith JONES, Folcroft,
PA; a son Robert F. CLARK, Bellefonte, PA; three step-daughters: Carrie
MCBRIDE, Reading CA; Marjorie VANDERPOOL, Wyalusing RD 3; Jan TUTTLE, Wyalusing
RD 1, a step-on, Charles GOD II of Durell: two sisters: Miss Edith CLARK
and Mrs. Boyd (Mildred) EDSELL, both of Hernando, FL; 13 grandchildren;
10 step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren. He was
predeceased by his wife Evelyn CLARK in 1982. A memorial service
will be held Sunday at 4 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home 217 York
Ave., Towanda, with the Rev. Samuel BYLER, pastor of the Saco Road Baptist
Church officiating. Interment will be at a later date at Terrytown
Cemetery. Towanda Legion Post 42 will accord military honors at the
funeral home Sunday afternoon. The Daily Review Towanda. Daily
Review
DICKINSON –JEANETTE EDNA GOD CLARK, 77 of the Colonial Towers, Towanda, passed away Tuesday morning Nov. 15, 2005 at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial Hospital, North Towanda Township, Pa. Born March 31, 1928 in Sylvara, Pa., she was the daughter of Isrial and Lula Brown Dickinson. Jeanette attended the Wyalusing area schools and graduated from Wyalusing High School. In earlier years she was employed by the Bradford County Manor and the Camptown Sewing Factory. Jeanette was later employed by Bendix Corp. in Montrose, Pa. She formerly attended the Terrytown Baptist Church. Jeanette loved the outdoors and taking walks. Surviving are three daughters, Carrie Jane God of Reading, Calif., Margene Vanderpool and her husband Larry Vanderpool of Wyalusing, RR 3, and Jan Tuttle and her husband Jack Tuttle of Spring Lake, Pa.; a son, Charles God of Monroeton, Pa., ten grandchildren, Kathy Thompson, Billy Thompson, Steve Thompson, Tabitha Vanderpool, Larry Vanderpool, Jack Tuttle and his wife Faith, Toby Tuttle, Tanya Tuttle, Charles God III and his wife Beth and Christopher God, eleven great-grandchildren, her brother, Howard "Bud" Dickinson of Durell, Pa. and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter Clark in 1987; a daughter, Betsey Lou God, six brothers, Tracey, Pete, Harry, Ollie, Bill and Donald Dickinson, three sisters, Nellie Owens, Mary Farr and Helen Dickinson. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. Interment will be in Terrytown Cemetery. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the Towanda Public Library, 104 Main St., Towanda, Pa. in Jeanette Edna God Clark's memory. –Towanda Daily Review
WILLIAM JAMES DICKINSON, 29, of Wysox RR2, Rome Township, passed away Thursday morning, June 6, 1996, at his home following and extended illness. Born Feb. 20, 1967, in North Towanda Township, Pa., he was a son of Howard F. Dickinson and the late Mary Jane Mosier Dickinson. In earlier years, William served in the U.S. Army. He later was employed as a truck driver with MCT Trucking in Ohio for a number of years and later by Penns Best Trucking Co. He was a member of the National rifle Association and the North American Hunting Club. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Surviving are: his father, Howard F. Dickinson of Towanda RR2; his fiancée and her son, Holly and Dillon Hadlock of Wysox RR2; a brother and sister-in-law, Steven and Faith Dickinson of Standing Stone; a brother and his companion, Brian Dickinson and Becky Gosline of Rome; two sisters and brothers-in-law; Susan and Donald Kepner of Towanda RR2 and Tammy and Guy Brown of Wysox; a sister and her companion, Wendy Vanderpool and Ray Fowler of Wysox; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Jane Dickinson on July 27, 1989. The funeral and committal service will be held Saturday, June 8, 1996, at noon at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda with the Rev. David Wilkerson, pastor of the Church on the Hill, Milan, Pa. officiating. Interment will be in Terrytown Cemetery, terry Township, Pa., at a later date. The family will receive friends this evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. –Towanda Daily Review.
CHARLES C. DONOVAN, 82, of Wyalusing Township died Thursday afternoon, September 26, 1985, at his home. Born June 28, 1093, in Terry Township, he was the son of Cornelius and Jessie Johnson Donovan. Mr. Donovan was employed in early years by various general contractors in the area. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Lodge, Towanda. He is survived by five sons; Edward A. of Monroeton, Donald E. of Towanda, James A. of Towanda, Stephen L. of Monroeton, and Raymond L. of Towanda; four daughters: Mrs. Eleanor Chilson of Towanda, Mrs. Leland (Mary Jane) Wells of Wyalusing, Irene L. Donovan of Waverly, and Mrs. Edwin (Betty) Rowe of Athens; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a sister, Hazel of Elmira; a brother, Lewis of Myersburg; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by a son, Robert and three sisters; Pearl, Nellie, and Martha. Funeral and committal services will be held Sunday at 2 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. Interment will be in Terrytown Cemetery. The family will receive friends this evening from 7-9 at the funeral home. The Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge Towanda will hold services at the funeral home this evening at 7:00. –Towanda Daily Review.
FISK - Ethel Gladys Fisk Mapes
March 3, 2002
Ethel Gladys Fisk Mapes, 92, of RR2, Wyalusing, PA, passed away on
Sunday, March 3, 2002 at the Highlands Nursing Home, Laporte. Born
on Dec. 4, 1908 in Wilmot Township, she was a daughter of the late Clyde
and Mary Freudenberger Fisk. On July 3, 1926, Ethel married Bruce
Mapes. He preceded her in death on Nov. 26, 1986. She was a devoted
wife and mother and spent most of her life caring for her children and
grandchildren. For a time, she worked for the Wyalusing School District
as a custodian, retiring in 1972. Ethel enjoyed doing errands and helping
others. She helped care for many of her community friends by staying nights
with them and helping in whatever way she could to make their lives easier.
Mrs. Mapes was a member of the Moxie Community Church. Ethel is survived
by her children, Joyce Armitage, Laurence and Sherelle Mapes, Freda and
James Canfield, Merna Calwell and Alberta Parks; grandchildren, Edward
L. and Darlene Mapes, Kenneth H. and Barbara Mapes, Charles and Pamela
Mapes, Fern and David Davis, Shelly and Charles Ross, Jodi and John Mapes-Swain,
LaVerne and Marie Saxer, Lorene and Jerry Ackley, Kathy Shoemaker, Bret
and Conny Shoemaker, Brenda and Thomas Miller, Tami and Andrew Laco, Timothy
and Kim Mapes, Hope and David Jordan, Renee and Ronald Mapes-Babcock, Laurence,
II and Tarena Mapes, Steve and Melissa Canfield, Victor and Tammy Canfield
and Brian and Michelle Canfield; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren
and two sisters, Pearl Dyer and Evelyn Fisk. She was preceded in
death by a son, Kenneth W. Mapes; daughter-in-law, Ruth Mapes; grandsons,
Lonnie Saxer and Gordon Mapes; brothers, Adrian Fisk, Cortez Fisk, Bradley
Fisk and Clayton Fisk. Funeral services will be held on Thursday,
March 7 at 1 p.m. in the McHenry Funeral Home, 106 Church St., Wyalusing,
with her grandsons, LaVerne Saxer and Steven Canfield, officiating.
Family and friends called at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from
6 to 8 p.m. Interment will be in the Terrytown Cemetery. In
lieu of flowers, donations or contributions may be made to the Moxie Community
Church, c/o Lamar Kipp, RR2, Box 35, Wyalusing, PA 18853.
CARL SEVELLON GOD, 85, of Terrytown, PA., passed away on Friday, Jan. 5, 2001 at the Highlands in LaPorte. Carl was born Dec. 12, 1915 in Terrytown, Pa., a son of the late Charles and Susie Johnson God. He attended local schools and worked on his family farm until succeeding the ownership from his father. Carl expanded the well known dairy farm and married the former Armeta L. Young of Wyalusing, at the Evergreen Christian Church in Evergreen. The operated the family farm until Carl retired in 1978. After selling the dairy cows. Carl spent the latter years raising hay and sweet corn. He also maintained a large vegetable garden. Carl was an avid hunter and fisherman and always loved the outdoors. Carl was a former member of the Dairyman’s League Association and also a former member of Eastern Milk Producers. Surviving him are: a spouse, Armeta Young God at home; three sons, and daughters-in-law; Rev. James R. and Beverly God of New Bloomfield, Pa., Dale L. God of Terrytown, Pa., Lanny C. and Kathy God of Terrytown, Pa.; two daughters and sons-in-law; Donna M. & Neil Benjamin of Terrytown, Pa., Cindy S. & Cornelius Blokzyl of Towanda, Pa.; a brother and sister-in-law; Herman & Mary God of Terrytown, Pa.; eleven grandchildren; Jonathan God, Jeffrey God, Jason God, Stephanie God, Scott Benjamin, Dale Lee God **, Jennifer God, Angela Blokzyl, Anthony Blokzyl, Brett God, Bryan God; and two great-grandchildren: Jonathan God Jr. and Jenna God. Carl was predeceased by a son Rodney L. God on Aug. 5, 1973 and by an infant brother, Carl. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Jan. 8, 2001 at 2 p.m. at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 1 Grovedale Lane, Wyalusing, PA. The Rev. James R. God, pastor of the Bible Baptist Church of New Bloomfield, Pa., officiating, and the Rev. Jonathan C. God, pastor of the Strodes-Mills Baptist Church, Lewistown, Pa., assisting. Interment will be in the Terrytown Cemetery, Terrytown, Pa. Friends may call at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, Wyalusing, on Sunday evening Jan. 7, 2001 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Monday from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. Memorials are directed to the Wyalusing Public Library; PO Box 98, Wyalusing, PA or the Bible Baptist Church of New Bloomfield, RR1 Box 362-A, New Bloomfield, PA or the Terrytown Cemetery Association in care of Larry Mosier, RR 2 Box 149, Wyalusing, PA. –Towanda Daily Review
HEEMAN - Florence J. Wright
Evening Times February 2, 2005
Florence J. Wright, 81, of Athens passed away Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2005
at the Robert Packer Hospital. She was born Aug. 8, 1923 in Wyalusing,
the daughter of Washie and Leona Larrabee Heeman. Florence attended Camptown
schools and enjoyed cooking and traveling. She was a long term dialysis
patient at the Robert Packer Hospital/Guthrie Clinic, where she greatly
appreciated the care, support, and encouragement received from both the
staff and the patients over the past 10 years. She also enjoyed spending
time with her nieces Linda and Kim and had a great love for animals. Florence
was predeceased by her parents and two sisters, Nellie and Virginia. She
is survived by: her special nieces, Kim and Linda Juda of Athens; several
nieces, nephews, and cousins; and her aunt, Hannah Larrabee of Columbia
Crossroads. Friends and family may call Thursday, Feb. 3, 2005 at the Jay
E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 S. Main St., Athens, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 4, 2005 at the funeral home
at 11 a.m. with Rev. Linda Rogers officiating. Burial will be in Terrytown
Cemetery; Terrytown, Pa. Memorial donations may be made to the Dialysis
Unit, Patient Care, Guthrie Square, Sayre, PA 18840.
FREDERICK R. ‘PUNKY’ JOHNSON, SR., 69, of Liberty Corners, Towanda RR 4, passed away Monday morning, May 13, 2002 at his home following declining health. Born June 30, 1932 in Towanda, he was a son of the late Cornelius and Amanda Dean Johnson. Fred attended the Towanda Area Schools. In early years he was employed by Robert Heath Trucking in Towanda, Thatcher Glass in Elmira Heights, N.Y., and Towanda Borough and later worked for Masonite Corp. in Wysox for 27 ½ years until his retirement in 1995. Fred was a member of the Towanda Fire Department and was a former member of its drill team. He loved the outdoors and was an avid Penn State fan. Surviving are his wife, Madeline Larrabee Johnson, at home; seven sons, Robert L. Johnson of Towanda, Dale R. Johnson of Coplay, Pa., Frederick r. Johnson Jr. and his wife, Louise Johnson of Towanda, Mark A. Johnson and his wife, Brenda Johnson of Northampton, Pa., Jeffrey L. Johnson of Allentown, Pa., Dean F. Johnson and his wife, Lori Johnson of Monroeton, and Shannon A. Johnson and his wife, Mindy Johnson of Burlington; five grandchildren; Dawn, Jeremy, Joshua, Travis and Kayla Johnson; a brother and sister-in-law, T. Arthur and Margaret Johnson of Towanda; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Dawn Marie Johnson, in 1956; a brother, Robert Francis Johnson, in 1927; and a sister, Norma Marie Johnson, in 1939. The funeral service will be held Thursday, May 16, 2002, at 2 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda with the Rev. Maureen Hipple, rector of the Christ Episcopal Church, Towanda, officiating. Interment will be in the Terrytown Cemetery, Terry Township. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to Memorial Hospice, 1 Hospital Drive, Towanda, Pa. in Mr. Johnson’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review
ROBERT LEE JOHNSON, 55, of 712 Main St., Towanda, Pa., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2007, at his home. Born Aug. 11, 1951, in Towanda, he was the son of Marcella Bailey Bruckman and the late Frederick R. Johnson Sr. Surviving are: his daughter, Dawn Marie Johnson; his mother, Marcella Bailey Bruckman of Coplay, Pa.; his stepmother, Madeline Larrabee Johnson of Towanda RR 4; six brothers: Dale R. Johnson of Coplay, Frederick R. Johnson Jr. and his wife, Louise Johnson, of Towanda, Mark A. Johnson and his wife, Brenda Johnson, of Northampton, Pa., Jeffrey L. Johnson of San Diego, Calif., Dean F. Johnson and his wife, Lori Johnson, of Monroeton, Pa.; and Shannon A. Johnson and his wife, Mindy Johnson, of Burlington, Pa.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Frederick R. Johnson Sr., on May 13, 2002; his stepfather, Philip Bruckman, in 2003; and by an infant sister, Dawn Marie Johnson, in 1956. A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family at the Terrytown Cemetery, Terrytown, Pa. Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda. There are no calling hours. –Towanda Daily Review 1/5/2007
WILLIAM M. KINNER, age 80, of Terry Township, Wyalusing, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 1998, at the Highlands, LaPorte. Bill was born in Bradford County on December 25, 1917, a son of the late William M. and Myrtle Frisbie Kinner Sr. He was employed for many years by the former Wyalusing Lime Company and retired from the Pennsylvania Depart of Transportation, Towanda, as a truck driver in 1978. Surviving are his wife, the former Lila Johnson, LaPorte; sons and daughters-in-law, Francis and Pam Kinner, Monroeton; Rodney and Julie Kinner, Dushore; Randy Kinner, Wyalusing; Timothy and Sharon Kinner, Wyalusing; daughters and sons-in-law, Cherly and Gary Adams, Wyalusing; Linda and Dorland Porter, New Albany; Darlene and Eddie Newton, Wyalusing, Vicki and Monte Kellogg, New Albany; brothers and sister-in-law, Harry Kinner, Smithport; Robert and Betty Kinner, Troy; sisters, Alice Teel, Wyalusing and Alberta Decker, Delaware; 24 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister Betty Johnson. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 28, 1998, at 11 a.m. at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 1 Grovedale Lane, Wyalusing, with the Rev. Robert W. Martin, pastor of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Overton, officiating. Interment will be in Terrytown Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday, July 28, 1998, from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials are directed to the Bradford County Unit of the American Cancer Society, 413 S. Main Street, Athens, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review.
EARL LARRABEE
Services for Earl Larrabee, 63, were held at the Miller Funeral
Home in May 20, the Brother Gerald Welch officiating. Interment was
in Terrytown cemetery. Mr. Larrabee died May 17, 1974 at the Bradford
County Manor. He was born in Wyalusing and had spent most of his
life in Wyalusing. Surviving are his brother, Harmon Larrabee of
Columbia Cross Roads; sisters, Leona Heeman of Sayre, Rebecca Lane of Athens,
Mrs. Joseph Marek of Fontana, Calif.; several nieces and nephews. (TGR,
Thursday, May 23, 1974)
MASON –MRS. THELMA YOUNG MOSIER, age 73, of Park Place, Wyalusing, Pa. passed away on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2004, at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial Hospital, Towanda, Pa. Thelma was born in Stevensville, Pa. on June 18, 1931, a daughter of the late William & Jennie Stanton Mason. She attended local schools and married Alfred Lewis Young of Terrytown. She resided in the Terrytown area most of her life. Alfred passed away on Sept. Sept. 7, 1975. She remarried Charles Mosier who predeceased her on Sept. 15, 1983. She later moved to Park Place, Wyalusing, Pa. where she enjoyed her many friends and also making crafts. Thelma was a member of the Faith Baptist Church, Terrytown, Pa. Surviving are two sons, Nathan Young of Boston, Mass. And Ricky Young of Wysox, Pa.; three daughters and sons-in-law, Julie and Robert Allen of Forty Fort, Pa., Brenda and Wyatt Gilliard of Laceyville, Pa., Peggy and Fred Frisbie of Towanda, Pa.; a brother and sister-in-law, Helen Mason of Puerto Rico, Joyce and David Melan of West Auburn, Pa., Gloria and Howard Webber of Williamsport, Pa.; 11 grandchildren, Kayla Young, Jessie Young, Laurin Gillard, Charles Frisbie, William Frisbie, Melissa Vanderpool, Russell Young, Jonathan Young, Christopher Young, Shawn Banks, Jamie Banks; three great-grandchildren, Sarah Vanderpool, Briana Vanderpool and Russell Young; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Edward Mason. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2004, at 11 a.m. at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 1 Grovedale Lane, Wyalusing, Pa. with the Rev. Dennis A. Fox, her pastor officiating. Interment will be in the Terrytown Cemetery. –Towanda Daily Review
MYRON PIERCE SR., 89, of Main Street, Towanda, passed away Monday, Oct. 27, 2003 at his home. Myron was born on Sept. 5, 1914 in Wyalusing. He was formerly employed by Towanda Iron and Metal. Myron was a former member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge in Towanda. Surviving are his children Lucy Pierce of Towanda; Liza LaDue of the Keystone Manor, Sayre; Sarah Pierce of New Jersey; Rose Bolts of Mifflinburg; Margaret Pierce of Mifflinburg; Mildred Pringle of Sayre; Mary Ann Bailey of Towanda; Nellie Vanderpool of Terrytown; George Pierce of Towanda; Myron Pierce Jr. of Towanda; and Rebecca Douglas of Towanda; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Pierce; a daughter, Betty Pierce; and a son, Robert Edward Pierce. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda. Buried in Terrytown Cemetery. –Towanda Daily Review
LAVERNE E. POWERS, 75, of Wyalusing, Pa., passed away Wednesday,
July 14, 2004, at the Highlands Care Center, LaPorte, Pa. Born July 18,
1928, in Towanda, Pa., he was the son of the late Dallas and Helen Ennis
Powers. LaVerne was a graduate of Towanda High School class of 1948. He
was a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served in the U.S. Army in
Korea. LaVerne was employed by E.I. DuPont in Towanda for six years and
was later employed by GTE Sylvania in Towanda for 30 years until his retirement
in 1988. He was life member of Wyalusing American Legion Post No. 534,
where he served on its Board of Directors and was a member of Beirne-Webster
VFW Post No. 1568, Towanda. LaVerne was a life member of the Towanda Gun
Club, Bradford County Outboard Motor Club and the Sylvania Quarter Century
Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing in Canada and on the Delaware River and
in earlier years playing baseball with the Wysox Owls. LaVerne will be
remembered by his family and friends for his very mild mannered personality.
Surviving are: four step-children, Linda Stanton and her husband, Michael
Stanton of Terrytown, Pa., Joyce Pruyne and her husband, Robert Pruyne
of Athens, Pa., Albert Vanderpool and his wife, Janice Vanderpool of Towanda,
Robert Vanderpool and his wife, Mabel Vanderpool of Wyalusing; 17 step-grandchildren
and 24 step great-grandchildren; his brother, James Powers and his wife,
Sally Powers of Towanda; his sister, Harriett Wells and her husband, David
Wells of Endwell, N.Y.; his brother-in-law, Herbert Fox of Towanda; several
nieces, nephews and cousins; and his canine companion, "Fritz." In addition
to his parents, LaVerne was preceded in death by his wife, Daisy Mae God
Vanderpool Powers, in December of 1977, and his sister, Virginia E. Powers
Fox on Jan. 11, 2004. The funeral service will be held Saturday, July 17,
2004, at 2 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda,
Pa., with Pastor Tim Geiger, assistant pastor of the Assembly of God Church,
Towanda, officiating. The family will receive friends Friday evening from
6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Terrytown Cemetery,
Terry Township, Pa., with Wyalusing American Legion Post No. 534 according
full military honors. The family suggests that memorial contributions may
be directed to the Wysox Volunteer Fire Company, Box 2, Wysox, Pa. 18854
or to the Wyalusing Volunteer Fire Company, P.O. Box Wyalusing, Pa. 18853
in LaVerne E. Powers' memory. Contributed by Carol Brotzman. –Towanda
Daily Review.
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PROOF Jay F
Jay F. Proof was born February 10, 1898, at Terrytown, Bradford County, Pennsylvania. He enlisted with the State Highway Patrol from Wyoming, Pennsylvania, on February 14, 1927, and was assigned to Troop A, Harrisburg. He was 29 years old, and 6' 0" tall. At 8:00 p.m., August 28, 1928, while attempting to apprehend a speeding motorist on Route 826, Jackson Township, Tioga County, Patrolman Proof lost control of his motorcycle and struck a bridge abutment. He was taken to Arnot-Ogden Memorial Hospital, at Elmira, New York, where he died of his injuries at 6:45 a.m., August 29, 1928. Patrolman Proof is buried in Terrytown Cemetery, Wyalusing, Bradford County. He was survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Proof, of Wyoming. At 30, Patrolman Proof had completed one and a half years of State Highway Patrol service. |
STONE –LILLIAN M. STONE BAILEY, 78, widow of Claude H. Bailey of Towanda RR 6, Wysox Township died Monday, July 10, 1995 at her home. Born March 26, 1917 in Laceyville she was a daughter of the late Charles and Pearl Stone. She is survived by her children and their spouses; Lewis C. Bailey of Branchville, S.C., Marie and Henry Menard of Johnson City, N.Y., Carl I. and Marie Bailey of Standing Stone, Clarence G. Bailey of Newmanstown, Pa., Cecil H. and Diane Bailey of Standing Stone; 15 grandchildren; one great-grandson; a sister, Phoebe Shoemaker of Athens; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude H. Bailey on Nov. 14, 1988; and a granddaughter, Shirley Bailey in 1987. The funeral service will be held Thursday, July 13, 1995 at 2 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda with the Rev. Thomas Geiger, pastor of the Assembly of God Church, Towanda officiating. Interment will be in Terrytown Cemetery, Terrytown. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service Thursday afternoon at the funeral home. –Towanda Daily Review
THOMPSON –DELLA THOMPSON BAILEY, 72, of 217 Pennsylvania Ave.,
Sayre, died Wednesday afternoon, June 7, at her home following a brief
illness. Born June 28, 1913 in Sheshequin Township, she was a daughter
of Harry H. and Clista Hiney Thompson. Her main interest in life
encompassed her home and family. She is survived by two sons, Ralph
C. Bailey of Sayre, John C. Bailey of Waverly; five grandchildren; a sister,
Ellen Casterline. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Norman Bailey on July 11,
1988. The funeral service will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen
Funeral home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. The Rev. Robert Magnus, pastor
of Trinity Episcopal Church, Athens, will officiate. Interment will
be in Terrytown Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour
prior to the funeral service Friday afternoon at the funeral home.
–Towanda Daily Review.
Harvey Edward Werts
Died: Tuesday, October 23, 2001
Age: 82
Wyalusing Rocket Courier
Harvey Edward Werts, age 82, of Wyalusing, PA, passed away on Tuesday
evening, Oct. 23, 2001 at the VA Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre.
He was born on June 19, 1919 in West Pittston, a son of the late Edward
D. and Hilda Brodbeck Werts. Mr. Werts was a veteran of the United
States Air Force, serving during World War II. On September 21, 1944,
Harvey and the former Arlene Miller were united in marriage in Binghamton,
NY.
Prior to his retirement in 1975, he was employed by State Aggregates.
For nineteen years he owned and operated a bowling alley and sports center
on Main St. in Towanda. Mr. Werts spent most of his lifetime in this
area. He was a member of the Wyalusing American Legion Post #534.
Harvey enjoyed time spent playing baseball, hunting, fishing and enjoyed
the fishing trips he made to Canada. He and his wife enjoyed time spent
traveling in their motor home. Surviving are his wife of 57 years,
Arlene Miller Werts, at home; his children, Edward A. and Sharon Werts
of Terrytown, Janice K. Surrett of New Era, Lois M. Boukelif of Boca Raton,
FL; nine grandchildren, Todd Werts, Deborah McClain, Amanda Werts, Jemma
and Ray Gregoire, Chantel Surrett, Kristi Jo and Roy Force, Jena Boukelif,
Sonia Boukelif, Jason Boukelif; nine great-grandchildren and several cousins.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Arnold
Werts. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 27 at 1 p.m.
in the New Era United Methodist Church with Robert Hockenberry, pastor,
officiating. Interment will follow in the Terrytown Cemetery. Graveside
military honors will be accorded by Wyalusing American Legion Post #534.
Friends and family may call on Friday evening, Oct. 26 at McHenry Funeral
Home, 106 Church St., Wyalusing, from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers,
donations or contributions may be made to the National Alzheimer's Association,
919 North Michigan Ave., Suite 100, Chicago, IL 60611.
VANDERPOOL –MARRILLA E. NORTON, 54, of Wysox RR 2 (Rome Township), formerly of Wyalusing, died early Wednesday morning, June 8, 1994, at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, following a brief illness. She was born June 12, 1939, in Terry Township, a daughter of the late Clifford and Lucy Johnson Vanderpool, Sr. Surviving are: her husband, Perry P. Norton, at home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Harold Fiscus of Towanda and Dawn and Ronald Yates of Wyalusing, RR 3; a daughter, Diana Hughes of Towanda; a daughter and her fiancé; Sharon Jenner and Timothy Myers of Wysox; a son Robert Johnson of Laceyville; 12 grandchildren; a brother, Richard Vanderpool of East Smithfield; a sister, Dorothy Maloney of West Pittston Pa.; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Virginia and Dale Allis of Rome, RR 1 and Betty and Robert Kinner of Austinville, Pa.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents Mrs. Norton was preceded in death by a son, Richard David Johnson, a sister, Sally Kinner and two brothers, Clifford and Glenn Vanderpool. A Graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, June 11, 1994, at the Terrytown Cemetery, Terry Township, Pa. with the Rev. James R. Wentz, pastor of the Terrytown Faith Baptist Church officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review.
VANDERPOOL –MYRTLE D. KUNKLE, 90, widow of Harry f. Kunkle, formerly
of Rome RR 1, and Towanda, Pa., passed away Monday afternoon, Nov. 9, 1998,
at the Bradford County Manor, West Burlington Township, Pa. Born
Aug. 13, 1908 at Spring Lake, Bradford County, she was a daughter of the
late Jacob and Stella Hoover Vanderpool. On Jan. 3, 1925, she married
Harry F. Kunkle, who preceded her in death on Dec. 29, 1983. During
World War II, Myrtle was employed by Sylvania Electric and the David Wilmot
Hotel in Towanda. Surviving are; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert
and Vina Kunkle of Liberty Corners, Larry and Paulette Kunkle of Liberty
Corners; a son, John Kunkle of Towanda; three daughters, Betty Herman of
Athens, Lila Potter of Towanda, Myrna Hamm of Towanda; a daughter and son-in-law.
Virginia and William Anderson of Rome RR 1; 27 grandchildren; numerous
great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary of Athens, Grace of California;
several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a very dear friend, Betty Johnson
of Towanda. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Marion Detweiler
on Sept. 7, 1982; two granddaughters, Penny Anderson and Linda Maines;
three great-grandsons, Dean Johnson, Robbie Kunkle and Joe Tuttle; two
sisters, Carrie and Anna; two brothers, Garfield and Ferdinand. The
funeral and committal service will be held Friday, Nov. 13, 1998 at 2 p.m.
at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. with the
rev. Robert Martin officiating. Interment will be in the Terrytown
Cemetery, Terry Township, Pa. The family will receive friends one
hour prior to the funeral service Friday afternoon at the funeral home.
The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the
Bradford County Manor Activities Fund, RR 3 Box 322, Troy, Pa. in Mrs.
Kunkle’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
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