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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.
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ALBERT NEWCOMER
Albert Newcomer, 41, died at the family home in Wellsburg Sunday at
7 a. m. He is survived by his widow, and one son, Walter; a daughter,
Janice, and a stepson, John Nolan, all at home; his parents Mr. and Mrs.
Daniel Newcomer of Wellsburg; two sisters, Mrs. Levi Cowell and Mrs. Elmer
Halstead both of Ridgebury Township. There will be a private prayer
service at the home Tuesday at 2 p. m. Funeral in the Wellsburg M. E. Church
at 2:30. The Rev. L. A. Guiles will Officiate. Burial in Mt. View
Cemetery - Handwritten: May 22 – 24, 1932
Star Gazette, Donald L. NICHOLS, 88, formerly of Athens, PA, passed away on April 8, 2004. He is survived by his loving daughter and caregiver, with whom he had resided for the past 8 years, Margie Atkinson, of Nichols, NY. Also surviving are his son, Robert E. Nichols, his brothers, Arthur (Diane) Nichols, Wilbur (Edith) Nichols, of FL, his sister Bernice (Walt Lattimer) Goble, Waverly, grandchildren Debra Ball, Diane Ford, David Ford, Kevin Ford, 13 great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins and his faithful canine pal, Misty. Don was born on Sept 16, 1915 in Sayre, PA a son of the late Wilbur and Nina (Talada) Nichols. He was also preceded in death by his first wife Margie (Saunders) Nichols and his second wife Marjorie Z. Nichols; siblings, Lula Cordner, Earl and Willard Nichols and Nancy DeHaven. Don retired from Ingersoll Rand, Athens, following 43 years of service. He was also a member of BPOE, Sayre, the Athens and Sayre Senior Citizens Club and enjoyed bowling, woodworking, and gardening In keeping with Don's wishes, cremation will take place at Tioga Point Crematory and at his request, there will be no services. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg, NY. Family and friends who wish, may kindly consider directing memorials to the Nichols Emergency Squad, POB 336, Nichols, NY, 13812 in loving memory of Donald L. Nichols. Caring assistance is being provided by the Cooley Family of Sutfin Funeral Chapel, Nichols. Submitted by Carol Brotzman
CHARLES OWENS DIES AS RESULT OF AUTO MISHAP
Charles B. Owens, 43, for many years employed as a clerk at the Hamilton
pharmacy in this city, died at the Auburn City hospital Saturday as the
result of a fractured skull and other injuries which he received in an
automobile accident near Elbridge, N.Y., last Thursday. He is survived
by his wife, of Syracuse, and his father D. M. Owens of Wellsburg, N.Y.
Mr. Owens was a native of Wellsburg and came to Elmira about twenty years
ago and was well know in the city. He was a member of B. P. O. E
Lodge No. 62 of Elmira. The body will arrive in this city over the Lackawanna
railroad at 4:30 this afternoon, and will be taken to the residence of
his father in Wellsburg, where the funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon
at 2 o’clock. Interment will be in the family plot in Wellsburg cemetery.
PALLONE - BURNHAM
Elizabeth "Betty" (Pallone) Age 91, of Pine City, NY, passed away on
Thursday, October 27, 2005, at the St. Joseph's Hospital, Elmira, NY. She
was born on April 21, 1914, the daughter of the late Guy and Bella Pallone.
Elizabeth is survived by sisters, Jeanette Beiler of Berwick, PA, Marguerite
Patykula of Elmira, NY, Caroline Allen of Tucson, AR; sister-in-law, Sophie
Dicinti of Horseheads, NY; and several nieces and nephews. In addition
to her parents, Elizabeth is preceded in death by her husband, Lewis B.
Burnham; brothers, John Dicinti and Joe Dicinti. Family and friends are
invited to call at the Roberts Funeral Home, Inc., 279 Main Street, Wellsburg,
NY, on Wednesday, November 2, 2005, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Funeral
and committal services will be held immediately following visitation at
4:00 p.m. with the Reverend James Carr officiating. Interment will be at
Ashland Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
PALMER - ERLE, SHIRLEY M.
A long time resident of Southport, NY passed away Wednesday
morning, August 29, 2001 at St. Joseph's Hospital with her family at her
side following a brief illness at the age of 75. Born on March 20,
1926 in Ulster, PA; Shirley was the daughter of Leland and Clemence Gillette
Palmer. On June 16, 1948 she married Jack Erle and have been the
best of friends since. Shirley was a long time member of the Pennsylvania
Avenue United Methodist Church. She worked in local government as
the former Ashland Town Clerk and retired as the Legislative Clerk for
Chemung County after twelve years of service. At one time she worked
as an office manager for Rosenbaum's, as a teller for Mechanics Savings
Bank and in the offices of Economic Opportunity Program. Shirley's
interest included gardening, reading and time spent with her family.
Shirley is survived by her loving husband of over fifty years, Jack Erle;
children, Ronald of Boston, MA; Richard of Longwood FL; Linda of Savannah,
GA; Virginia of Hinesville, GA; and Donna of Elmira, NY; grandchildren,
Kevin, Brian, Jason, Jeremy, Jamie, David, Christy and Samantha; along
with numerous relatives. Shirley was predeceased by her brother,
Wesley Palmer in 1996. Family and friends will be received on August 31,
2001 at the Pennslyvania Avenue United Methodist Church; 1238 Pennslyvania
Ave, Pine City, NY from 1-3 PM. Funeral services will follow visitation
(3PM) with the Reverend William Vallett and Reverend Frederick Turner officiating.
Committal services will follow in the Ashland Cemetary, Wellsburg, NY.
Shirley's family will provide flowers and requests that memorials may be
directed to the Pennslyvania Avenue United Methodist Church Memorial Fund
in her memory. In loving memory of Shirley M. Erle, March 20. 1926 to August
29, 2001. Though her smile is gone forever, And her hand we cannot
touch, Still we have so many memories, Of the one we loved so much.
Her memory is our keepsake, With which we'll never part. God has
her in His keeping, We have her in our hearts. Caywood's Funeral
Home & Gardens, Southport, New York.
PARKER, Scott Timothy
Age 30 of 313 Spring Creek Drive, Horseheads, NY passed away on Monday
April 5, 2004 at Robert Packer Hospital after a courageous battle with
cancer. Scott was born May 8, 1973 in Elmira, NY the son of Raymond
L. and Beverly Hanmer Parker Jr. He was a graduate of STC BOCES and
Elmira Free Academy. Scott was a member of Christ Episcopal Church
in Wellsburg, NY. He was an avid WWE Wrestling Fan and loved music
and was given an award as the No.# 1 Hep-Cats Fan. He always had
a smile on his face and enjoyed life to the fullest endearing himself to
all who met him. Scott is survived by his parents Raymond L. and Beverly
Hanmer Parker Jr.; his brothers and sisters and their spouses; Suzanne
& Robert Kramer of Horseheads, NY; Raymond L. & Parker III
of Elmira, NY; Nancy & Nick Paluskiewicz of Horseheads, NY; Michael
& Sharon Parker of Murfreesboro, NT; Diane & Steve Struble of Horseheads,
NY; James Parker of Stormsville, NY and John Parker of Elmira, NY; several
aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of caring friends including
a special aunt Martha Hanmer of Elmira, NY, a special cousin, Mary Harris
of Elmira, NY, and a special friend Jim McConnell of Elmira, NY.
Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Van Buskirk-Lynch Funeral
Home Mill St. & Grand Central Ave. Horseheads, NY on Thursday April
8, 2004 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Scott’s Funeral and Committal Services
will be held at the Funeral Home on Friday April 9, 2004 at 10 AM with
Rev Lee Love officiating. Interment in Ashland Cemetery in Wellsburg,
NY
ELERY E. “TOOT” PARRISH, 53, of Sayre, RD1, died Saturday, April 7, 1973 at the Robert Packer Hospital following an illness of two months. He was born in Wheelerville, PA Sept. 20, 1919, the son of the late Harvey and Clara Coats Parrish and had been employed as a mechanic for C. W. Jelleff & Son, Inc. of Bentley Creek. Surviving are his wife, Kathryn; a sister Mrs. Walter (Mildred) Foulkrod of Sayre RD 2; three brothers, Elmer of Forksville RD 2 and Lloyd of Beaver Dams, NY; several nieces and nephews. Funeral and committal services will be held at the Page-Jamieson Funeral Home in Wellsburg this Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Neal Backman, pastor of the Chemung United Methodist Church, will officiate and burial will be in the Ashland Cemetery at the convenience of the family. –Sayre Evening Times.
PARRISH –MILDRED FOULKROD, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2001 at home. She was born February 13, 1915 in Shunk, Fox Twp., Sullivan Co., PA, a daughter of the late Harvey and Clara (Coates) Parrish. Mildred was the widow of the late Walter Foulkrod. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-=grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Mildred is survived by her daughters, Joyce Trout of Sayre, PA and Sherry (Keith, Sr.) Taber of Sayre, PA; 5 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Earl (Alberta) Parrish of Sayre, PA; sisters-in-law, Althea Parrish of Beaver Dams, NY; Kate Parrish of Ridgbury, PA and Judy Foulkrod of CA; uncle, Ward Norton of Sayre, PA. In addition to her husband and parents, she is predeceased by brothers, Lloyd, Elmer and Ellery Parrish; sister, Cora Etta Parrish. Friends are invited to call at Roberts Funeral Home, Inc., 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY on Wednesday, June 13, 2001 from 12 to 2PM. The funeral service will immediately follow at 2 PM at the funeral home with the Reverend Vince Cooper officiating. Interment will be Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg, NY. –Elmira Star Gazette.
PECK, ELMER E.
77, of Lowman. Thursday night, Sept 25, 1952. Mr.
Peck was superintendent of highways in the Town of Ashland for 20 years.
He was a member of Chemung Valley Lodge, 350, F&AM; Victory Lodge 760,
IOOF, and Katona Rebekah Lodge, 648. He also was a member and trustee
of the Lowman Methodist Church. Survived by son, VanBuren Peck of
Lowman; daughters, Mrs. Viorene Gehrke of Horseheads RD, Mrs. Virgiline
Jilson of Lowman; brother, Clark Peck of Elmira RD 2; sisters, Mrs. Lucy
Bailey and Mrs. Alta Dexter, both of Elmira RD 2; five grandchildren; several
nieces and nephews. The body is at the Page-Jamieson Funeral Home,
Wellsburg, where friends may call after 7 tonight and where the funeral
will be held Sunday at 2:30 pm. The Rev. Ross E. Whetstone and the
Rev. L.A. Guiles. Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg. Masonic Notice: Members
and friends of Chemung Valley Lodge 350, F&AM, will meet at the Page-Jamieson
Funeral Home, Wellsburg, Saturday at 8 pm to conduct services for our late
brother, Elmer E. Peck, Signed Robert Clark, (Worthy Master), Leon Wheaton
(Secretary). IOOF NOTICE: Officers and members of Victory Lodge
IOOF, will meet Sunday at 2:30 pm at the Page-Jamieson Funeral Home, Wellsburg,
to conduct the Odd Fellows committal service for our late brother, Elmer
E. Peck, Signed L. Paul Rockwell, Noble Grand Charles A.M. Martel, Secretary.
Ashland Cemetery.
PIKE Alfred E. Age 83, of 18 Retirement Dr., Horseheads, NY, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 10, 2005, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Alfred was the son of the late Lorenzo Pike and Sarah Gere. Alfred served our country in the United States Navy during WWII as a submarine chaser in both the Atlantic and Pacific Theatre. He retired as a boiler operator from NYSEG at the age of 62 yrs. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. His family was always his priority. Survivors include his loving wife, Shirley of 38 years; children, John (Gloria) Pike of FL, Susan (Frank) Cox of Horseheads, Thomas (Bonnie) Pike of Elmira, NY, Gary (Tina) Pike of FL, and Dona (Tim) Ingram of FL; grandchildren, Jeff (Crystal) Pike, Jenn (Aaron) Cornish, Bill (Heather) Cox, Jessica (Todd) Swearingen, Jon Ingram, Lori Pike, Suzanne Pike and Christopher Cox; great-grandchildren, Sara, Matt, Jessica, Gabe, Garrett, Kendall and expecting baby Colton; brother, Dick Pike; aunt, Marjorie Hall, several nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to call Wednesday, December 14, 2005, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 8 p.m. with Rev. Eleanor Haber officiating. Interment will take place in Ashland Cemetery in the spring, at the convenience of the family with full military honors. In lieu of flowers contributions in Alfred's name can be made to the Southern Tier Hospice at 11751 E. Corning Rd., Corning, NY 14830.
PIKE Alfred E. Age 83, of 18 Retirement Dr., Horseheads, NY passed away December 10, 2005. A graveside service will be held for Alfred on Saturday, May 6, 2006, at 1 p.m. in Ashland Cemetery in Wellsburg, NY, with full military honors.
QUAIL Frederick C. "Freddie"
A long time resident of our community "finished the race" and passed
on peacefully, Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at his home with his loving
family by his side two days before his 65th birthday. Born on September
12, 1943 in Elmira, Freddie was the son of Clarence & Beatrice Orme
Quail. At an early age he developed a passion for racing and the life long
friendships that came with the sport. Remembered by many as the Orange
# 40 Stock Car at the Chemung Speedrome, Freddie was the High Point Champion
in 1974. He was also well known at that time, at Shangri-La Speedway. He
was a member of the Tioga Motor Sports Hall of Fame and the Chemung Valley
Street Rods. Freddie was employed by Chemung County Solid Waste as a truck
driver retiring after 30 years of dedicated service. He was a communicant
of Sts. Peter & Paul's Church, A loving and supportive family man,
he treasured the memories he made with his many friends who held a special
place in his kind heart. Surviving is his loving family, wife and companion
of 34 years, Barbara Dooley Quail, Southport; children, William J. (Kathy
Osborne) Quail, Lily, KY; Sheri (Michael) Trombetta, Odessa, NY; Terrie
Adams, Omaha, NE; Kathy (Ronald) Shephard, Indian Trail, NC; eleven grandchildren,
Patrick and Mathew Trombetta, Colin and Alex Quail, Brandon, Logan, Lynsey,
Jenna, Carly, Allison and Regan Shephard; father and step mother, Clarence
(Anna) Quail, Elmira; sister-in-law, Kathleen Wertis, Elmira; cousins,
nieces, nephews, including Boyd and Lori McDaniel. A special thank you
and much appreciation to his caregivers, Dr. Reddy and Debbie Jaynes who
gave him the very best of care. He was predeceased by his mother, Beatrice
Orme Quail; his sister, Thelma Myers; father-in-law and mother-in-law,
Vincent & Sophie Dooley; and a sister-in-law, Beverly (Lyle) McDaniel.
Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens,
1126 Broadway, Southport on Sunday, September 14, 2008 between the hours
of 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.- 8 p.m. Funeral services will take place
on Monday morning, 10 a.m. with long time family friend, Reverend Donald
Rockwell officiating. Graveside services will follow in Ashland Cemetery,
Wellsburg. Memorial donations may be directed to the Southport Kiwanis
Club to benefit the Pennsylvania Ave. United Methodist Church Food Pantry
of Pine City, PO Box 158 Pine City, NY 14871 in Freddie's memory, envelopes
will be provided at the funeral home. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 9/12/2008
BURY WELLSBURG MAN WITH MILITARY HONORS
Wellsburg, N. Y., Jan. 28—(Special)—The remains of John Delos ROBBINS,
who died in camp reached Wellsburg Monday night. The funeral will
be held Thursday at 3 p. m. at Mountain View cemetery in charge of the
Rev. A. T. Doughty, rector of Christ Church. A squad from Company
L will be present. Handwritten: 1919
REYNOLDS MARY
MAHOSKY Mary Katherine Of 250 Church Street, Wellsburg, New York, passed
away Sunday, May 21, 2006 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Elmira, NY. She was
born October 6, 1934 in Williamsport, PA, daughter of the late Richard
and Katherine Sechrist Reynolds. Mary and Stanley Mahosky Jr. were married
November 19, 1954. She was a devoted homemaker and loving wife, mother,
grandmother and great-grandmother. Mary's many interests included knitting,
crocheting and working in the garden. Survivors include her husband, Stanley
Mahosky Jr. of Wellsburg; sons and daughters-in-law, Rex and Peggy Mahosky
of Spokane, WA, Keith Mahosky of Minnesota, Kurt Mahosky of Anchorage,
Alaska; daughters and sons-in-law, Rebecca and Ernest Gibson of Lodi, CA,
Darcy Mahosky of Elmira, NY, Beth and Herschel Rhode of Lowman, NY; grandchildren
Alicia, Andrew, Rex, Stephanie, Breanna, Kasey, Nikki, Billie, Matt and
Dominica; four great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, Walter
and Karen Reynolds of Portland, OR, Terry and Lulu Reynolds of Millhall,
PA, Kenny and Mary Reynolds of Williamsport, PA; and many friends. Her
sister, Connie Evans; and brothers, Leroy and Richard Reynolds preceded
Mary in death. In keeping with Mary's wishes, services are private and
at the convenience of her family. Interment will be in Ashland Cemetery,
Wellsburg, NY. Arrangements are under the direction of the Roberts Funeral
Home, Inc., 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY 14894.
ROBERTS Kenneth N. "Doo Daa" Age 57, of Lowman, NY, passed away Friday, October 6, 2006, at Troy Community Hospital, Troy, PA, following an injury sustained in May. Kenny was born September 23, 1949 in Elmira, NY, son of the late Stanley K. and Irma L. Shattuck Roberts. He was a graduate of Elmira Free Academy and later served his country with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Kenny was many things to many people but to us a brother he will always be. Survivors include his two brothers, Kevin R. Roberts of Lincolnton, NC, Ellwyn E. and Susan Roberts of Attica, NY; his sister, LuEllen D. and Lynn Perry of Lowman, NY; several nieces and nephews to whom he was known as Santy Claus. Family and friends are invited to call Tuesday, October 10, 2006, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Roberts Funeral Home, Inc., 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY. Funeral services will be held following calling hours at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. James Carr officiating. Interment with full Military Honors will follow in Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg, NY.
ROBERTS Merrill G. "Smokey" Age 55, of Big Pond, PA, formerly of Wellsburg, NY. On Friday, December 2, 2005, the angels came and carried him home to join his mom after a very courageous 45-year battle with diabetes. He was predeceased by his mother, Beatrice Roberts on Jan. 17, 1997; and his mother-in-law, Anne Burbage on July 4, 2003. He was born August 8, 1950 in Elmira, NY. He enjoyed operating heavy equipment and was always willing to help others in any way the he could. Smokey's other passion was watching NASCAR and Orange County Choppers. Nothing brought him more joy than spending time with "Papa's Princess" Kaytie-Anne. He was a proud member of the Big Pond Lions Club. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Cheri Burbage Roberts of Big Pond, PA; his dedicated father, Gordon Roberts of Wellsburg, NY; his children, Merrill Roberts, Jr. of Wellsburg, NY, Sherri Lyn Roberts of Shelton, CT, Randy Roberts of Wellsburg, NY, Jackie Ames of Mansfield, PA, Chad Ames of Gaffney, SC and Jamie Ames of Bentley Creek, PA; one granddaughter, the apple of his eye, Kaytie-Anne Ames of Bentley Creek, PA; devoted brother and sisters, Fred and Barb Roberts of Wellsburg, NY, Linda and Jerry Patchen of Elmira, NY, Diane and Tom Smith of Bentley Creek, PA, Ginney Lou and Ron Strope of Pine City, NY; brothers-in-law, Simeon and Tara Hughson of Clifton Park, NY, Richard Hughson of Rochester, NY, Andy and Loretta Hughson of Berrytown, PA, Jack and Jeannie Burbage of Big Pond, PA; sister-in-law, Lee and Alan Gaylord of Elmira, NY; very special aunt, Virginia Connelly of Hoseheads, NY; his wonderful friend who was always there for him, Bob Leonard; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many good friends. He will be sadly missed and his memory will live on in all who knew him. Family and friends are invited to call Monday, December 5, 2005, at the Roberts Funeral Home, Inc., 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY, from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with Rev. Nettie Treat of Faith Community Church, Big Pond, PA, officiating. Interment will follow in Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg, NY. Memorials are directed to the American Diabetes Assoc., 272 Andrews St., Suite 403, Rochester, NY 14604, or to the Robert Packer Hospital Dialysis Unit, 1 Guthrie Sq., Sayre, PA 18840.
ROBLYER - COVELL, Inez Hannah Roblyer
90, of Martinsburg, WV, formerly of Elmira, NY, died on Monday, March
10, 2008, at Elmcroft Care Center. Born August 11, 1917 in Centerville,
PA, she was the daughter of the late Grant and Dora Howe Roblyer. In 1939,
Inez married Maurice R. Covell. She was a graduate of Mansfield State Teacher's
College and received her Master's Degree from SUNY at Geneseo. She was
a children's librarian at the Horseheads Free Library and the Elmira Public
Library. She and her husband delivered Meals on Wheels for twelve years.
She was also a member of the D.A.R. and Women of the Moose. Inez is survived
by children, Alan and Sharon Covell of Martinsburg, WV, Dennis and Barbara
Covell of Yakima, WA, John and Deborah Kops Covell of Westford, MA, and
Donna and Joseph Grossman of Charlottesville, VA. She leaves six grandchildren
and eight great-grandchildren; and one sister, Virginia Morgan of Bainbridge
Island, WA. She was preceded in death by her husband and one brother, Sherwood
Roblyer. Memorial services will be held on Friday, March 14, 2008, at 11:00
a.m. at the Brown Funeral Home with Pastor Ed Taylor presiding. Interment
will be private in Wellsburg, NY. Family will receive friends on Friday
from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. prior to services at the funeral home.
LAVERN D. ROSE of Elmira, NY, age 82, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday morning December 31, 2006 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loved ones. Born on April 25, 1924 in Blossburg, PA; Lavern was the son of Rolland & Mildred Catlin Rose. Lavern graduated form Horseheads High School in 1942. He married Charlotte Marie Norris on August 30, 1944. Seldom apart, they have spent 62 wonderful years together. Lavern was a United States Veteran having served two tours of duty in the Navy and was a member of the American Legion Bentley Post # 443. An electrician by trade, Lavern was a member of the Electricians Union Local #139 and #289. In serving the Lord, he was a charter member of the Christian Faith Fellowship Church where he served as a church deacon. Lavern was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to all. He loved to take his family camping, go hunting with his friends, enjoyed working in his garden in the summer time and tending to his Rose's. He enjoyed being a part of the movie "Twin Sister". His favorite holiday was Christmas time. Surviving is his loving family, wife and companion, Charlotte Marie Norris Rose; their children, Daniel L. Rose, Elmira; Darlene (Gary) Dupree, Horseheads; Jeanette Benjamin, Wellsburg; fourteen grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren; sisters, Ruth (Clifton) Soper, Breesport; Robin Gerrido, FL; sisters-in-law, Shirley (Eugene) Woychak, Pine City; Emily Rose, FL and Shirley Rose; nieces, nephews, church and family friends. In addition to his parents, Lavern was predeceased by his sister, Beverly Rose; his brothers, Paul E. Rose and Floyd A. Rose; a sisters-in-law, Gloria Montoyne and Jeannette Matusko; a brother-in-law, Gordon L. Norris. Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport on Wednesday January 3, 2007 between the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will take place at Caywood's on Thursday morning at 10 a.m. with Lavern's pastor and friend the Reverend James Crupi officiating. Graveside services will follow in Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg, where full military honors will be accorded Mr. Rose. –Elmira Star Gazette
RUFF - BURT
J. Gertrude Age 93 of Horseheads, NY passed away on Tuesday July 31,
2001. Mrs. Burt was born November 17, 1907 in Elmira, NY the daughter of
the late Stuart and Anna Rought Ruff. Gertrude married her husband, Charles
A. Burt, who pre-deceased her on October 28, 1993. Mrs. Burt was also pre-deceased
by her brother: Pat Ruff and two sisters: Clara Pollak and Helen Wilson.
Gertrude was a former employee of J.H. Cohen Ladies Apparel in Horseheads
for several years. She had been a member of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church
in Horseheads and taught Sunday School for many years. Mrs. Burt volunteered
over 1,000 Hours of service at St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira during World
War II. Gertrude served on Elections Board for the Village of Horseheads
for several years. Mrs. Burt was a founding member of The Chemung County
Association of Retarded Citizens and was a member of The Mother's Club.
Gertrude is survived by her son: Charles A. Burt 2nd of Wellsburg, NY;
daughters and sons-in-law: Lucille & James Theopheles of Horseheads,
NY, Lois May & Richard Barton of Horseheads, NY, and Donna Lee Burt
of Leesburg, Florida; eight granddaughters including Patti Lynn (Mrs. Robert)
Turner of Horseheads, NY and Marco Jo (Mrs. Duane) Matejka of Buckingham,
PA; eleven great grandchildren; sister-in-law: Marian Burt of Pine City,
NY; several nieces and nephews. There will be no prior calling hours. A
Requiem Eucharist will be celebrated on Saturday August 18, 2001 at 11
AM in St. John's Episcopal Church 203 W. 13th St. Elmira Heights, NY. The
Rev. Lee Love will be The Celebrant. Interment in Ashland Cemetery in Wellsburg,
NY. The family will provide their own flowers and those wishing may remember
Mrs. Burt through memorials to The Chemung County Association of Retarded
Citizens Foundation 711 Sullivan St. Elmira, NY 14901. Arrangements by
Van Buskirk-Lynch Funeral Home, Horseheads, NY.
SAUNDERS, GEORGE W.
Age 45, of 179 Main St., Wellsburg, NY, Monday, March 13, 1967.
Friends may call at the Page Jamieson Funeral Home, Wellsburg, Wednesday
7 to 9 pm. Funeral there Thursday at 2 pm, the Rev. John T. Beers.
Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg. Surviving by son, George III of Waverly;
daughter, Mrs. Carol Ann Schuyler of Elmira; two sisters, Mrs. Henry Rosekrans
and Mrs. Reginald Layton, both of Wellsburg; half sister, Mrs. Margaret
O'Dell; two half brothers, Andrew and Edward Conklin, all of Wellsburg.
He was a widely known lumberman and former water commissioner of Wellsburg
for 10 years; former employe of General Electric for 15 years.
SAUNDERS, SAMUEL
61, of Wellsburg, died at 3 am Sunday, March 19, 1939.
He leaves his wife, four daughters, Mrs. Lorenzo Davis, Austinville, Pa.;
Mrs. Henry Rosenkrans, Wellsburg; Mrs. Reginald Layton, Elmira, and Mrs.
Donald Nichols, Wellsburg; a son, George Saunders, Wellsburg; a stepdaughter,
Mrs. Margaret O'Dell, Hartford, Conn.; two stepsons, Andrew and Edward
Conklin, Wellsburg; three brothers, Walter, Gillette; George, Erin, and
Burr, Big Pond, Pa., and three grandchildren. The body is in the
Page funeral home, Wellsburg, where the funeral will be held Wednesday
at 11 am. The Rev. C.W. Ellison will officiate. Burial will
be in Mountain View Cemetery, Wellsburg.
SAWDEY Richard A. Age 74, formerly of Wellsburg and currently residing between New York and Lady Lake, Florida, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, September 12, 2006, at Robert Packer Hospital Sayre, PA. He was born September 26, 1931 in Elmira, NY, son of the late Harold and Elinor (Allen) Sawdey. He attended Wellsburg High School and served his country with the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Following his return to the area he was employed as a pressman with Moore Business Forms in Elmira and later at Wilco Business Forms in Ithaca, NY. In his younger days he played semi-professional baseball, a game that he loved to this day. Dick was a past member of the American Legion and his interests included golf, bowling, hunting and watching his Atlanta Braves. He and his wife, Carol J., were married on October 9, 1982. Survivors include his wife, Carol J. Sawdey of New York and Lady Lake, FL; a son, David Sawdey of Watkins Glen, NY; daughters, Susan Gilbert of Watkins Glen, NY, Rise Moroney of Anderson, SC, Tina Fiori of Endicott, NY; former daughter-in-law, Joanne Sawdey of Wayland, NY; a brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Pauline Sawdey of Lady Lake, FL; half brothers, Mike and Susan Sawdey of Millport, NY, William Sawdey of Horseheads, NY; five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins. Family and friends are invited to call Sunday, September 17, 2006, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Roberts Funeral Home, Inc., 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY. Funeral services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 2 p.m. with Reverend James Carr officiating. Interment with Military Honors will be held 11 a.m., Monday, September 18, 2006, in Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg, NY. Memorials are directed to the VanEtten Fire Department, VanEtten, NY 14889.
WELL KNOWN MAN DIES AT WELLSBURG
(Special to the Advertiser)
Wellsburg, Jan, 22,---C. Perry SAYRE passed away this morning
at 2 o’clock at his home, Prospect Place, of pneumonia, after an
illness of several weeks. Mr. Sayre was 86 years of age and had passed
nearly all his life in this vicinity. He married Miss Lenera Hewitt,
daughter of B. B. Hewitt, who survives him, with six children. Two
daughters, Mrs. Maude Dwight, of Elmira, and Miss Ella Sayre and four sons,
Melvin, of Murphy, Idaho; O. Everett, Harold and Herbert Sayre, at home.
Two sisters, Mrs. Ella Johnson, of Elmira, and Mrs. E. D. Nichols, of Boise
City, Idaho, and three brothers, Fred Sayre, of MacDougal, N. Y., Frank,
of Elmira, and William Sayre, of Owego. The funeral will be held
from the home on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, the Rev. Charles H.
Manning, pastor of the Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be
in Mountain View Cemetery. Mr. Sayre was a generous, free hearted
man, well liked by all who knew him and leaves many friends to mourn his
death.
SAYRE, HERBERT
aged 19 years, a son of Mrs. Perry Sayre of Wellsburg, died
at the Arnot-Ogden Hospital at 8 o'clock yesterday morning, Jan or June
14, 1918, as the result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound at 10:30
o'clock. Despondency caused by continued ill health was the cause
of his rash act. The unfortunate young man on Monday evening had loaded
a shotgun and then leaving his home shortly after 10 o'clock went to a
field in the rear of a blacksmith shop not far from his home and lying
on the ground placed the gun in a position near his body and discharged
it, the contents entering his abdomen. He was discovered by his brother,
Harold Sayre, at 12:30 am who had started to search for him when he returned
home shortly before midnight. The wounded man was conscious at the
time and in response to his brother's shouts had directed him to where
he was. Dr. D.G. Smith, of Wellsburg, was hastily summoned and after administering
first aid rushed the dying man in an automobile to the Arnot-Ogden Hospital,
where he was given every attention but to no avail. The member of
his family were at his bedside when he passed away. Besides his widowed
mother, Mrs. Perry Sayre, the young man is survived by two sisters, Mrs.
Maude Webster of this city, whose husband is in the service; Mrs. Mark
C. Burnham of lower Maple avenue; three brothers, Melvin Sayre of Wellsburg,
Herbert Sayre of Philadelphia and Everett Sayre, in the service "somewhere
in France." He was a grandson of E.B. Hewitt. The funeral will be
held from the family residence Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock and at
3 o'clock from the Episcopal Church. Interment will be made in the
Wellsburg Cemetery.
SAYRE, Melvin P.
Age 80, of 127 Terrace St., Wellsburg N. Y>, Friday, November 21, 1969.
Friends may call at the Page-Jamieson Funeral Home Sunday 2 to 4 and 7
to 8 p.m. and where funeral and committal will be held Monday 2 p.m.
Rev M. Howard St. Cyr, Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg. Survived by wife,
Mrs. Hazel Sayre; sons, Melvin (Burt) Sayre, Pine City, N.Y., Walter L.
Sayre, Silver Springs, Md.,; daughters, Mrs. Harold (Ruth) Haner, St James,
L.I., Mrs. Walter (Anne) Burbage, Bentley Creek, PA., Mrs. Gerald
(Martha) Kline, Elmira, Mrs. Ronald (Joan) Van Deventer, Millport, N.Y.;
sister, Mrs. Ella Burnham, Wellsburg; 26 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Sayre was a member of Christ Episcopal Church, Wellsburg, and a retired
carpenter.
SAYRE, OLIVER-EVERITT
Horrors of War Brought Home to Village by Report From Washington
Department. The entire village of Wellsburg mourns and extends sympathy
and will try to help and comfort the mother of Oliver Everitt Sayre, who
has given his life that America may remain free. Of the three sons,
on whom this widow was largely dependent, two are now dead and the third
is in the National Army. Everitt Sayre went in the draft contingent in
February last. Another brother died at home only a short time ago.
Everitt Sayre was popular among his associates. He had been employed as
a clerk in the city office of Elmira, Corning & Waverly Railroad until
last February, when he went to Camp Upton. He was assigned to the
307th Machine Gun Company, which reached France in March. There he
was trained. Several days ago his mother at Wellsburg received from
him a letter dated "Somewhere in France, June 23, 1918." In the communication
he implied that he was about to get into the real fighting. The message
to his relatives last night merely stated that he had been killed June
27, indicated his experience at the front was brief. Besides his mother,
the deceased is survived by two brothers, Harold and Melvin Sayre, also
two sisters, Mrs. Mark Burnham, of Wellsburg, and Mrs. Miles Webster, of
Elmira. He was a member of the Episcopal church of his home town.
It is likely the rector of that parish will arrange memorial services for
the deceased. Burial in Ashland Cemetery, June 15, 1921.
SCUDDAR Julia ROBINSON, 97, Elmira, NY died March 6, 2000. She was born in Elmira, nY on March , 1903, the daughter of Harvey and Jennie VanGorder Schudder. She was a member of the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution); a longtime member of the Fassett Grange and a lifelong member of Trinity Episcopal Church. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law and a daughter-in=law; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. A celebration of the Holy Eucharist was held at Trinity Episcopal in Elmira on March 8 with interment to be in Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg. Arrangements were by the Caywood Funeral Home in Southport, NY. Memorial donations may be directed to the charity of one’s choice in Julia’s memory. “Troy Register-Gazette,” Troy, PA Thursday, March , 2000
SCUDDER - TOOKER, SARAH S.
Age 82, formerly of RD #1 Wellsburg, NY, Sunday, May 14, 1989.
Friends may call at Roberts Funeral Home, Wellsburg, Wednesday, 10 to 11
am. Funeral and Committal Services there immediately following at 11 am.
Rev. John Humphries of Trinity Episcopal Church, Elmira, officiating.
Interment, Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg at the convenience of the family.
Survived by sister, Mrs. Julia S. Robinson of RD #1 Wellsburg; nephews,
Calvin, Sheldon and Allyn Robinson, all of Wellsburg; also several great
nieces and nephews; Mrs. Tooker was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church.
She was the widow of the late Fred E. Tooker.
SEELEY -BEATRICE “BONNIE” MORGAN. Age 68, of Wellsburg, NY, passed away on Monday, August 13, 2001 at Mease Hospital, Dunedin, FL. She was born on June 20, 1933 in Elmira, NY, the daughter of Albert and Elizabeth (Nagle) Seeley. Bonnie was a retired school bus driver for the Elmira City School District. She was a member of the Bentley Creek Wesleyan Church. Bonnie was also a member of the Montour Marina Yacht Club, the Ridgbury Sportsman Club, and was a former member of the Wellsburg Board of Elections. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Merill A. Morgan of Wellsburg, NY; children, Merill "Rocky" Morgan, Jr., and Paul Ross Sturdevant, Reverend Scott Allen Morgan, Mark Sturdevant, Sandra Perry, Jacqueline Morgan, Diane Vert and Cheri Casselberry; 15 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; brother, Bert Seeley. Friends are invited to call at Roberts Funeral Home, Inc., 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY on Sunday, August 19, 2001 from 1 to 3 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Monday, August 20, 200t at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with the Reverend Erik Ferguson officiating. A private interment will be in Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg, NY. Elmira Star Gazette
George W. SHANKS, 89, Elmira, NY, formerly of Comfort Hill Road, Wellsburg, NY, passed away July 21, 2001 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility in Elmira, NY. He was born on November 7, 1911 in Fincasle, VA, a son of the late George and Mary (Womack) Shanks, Sr. He was the widower of the late Janet Shanks. George was a mechanic for the US Postal Service in Elmira, NY. He was a member of the Fassett Baptist Church. He is survived by his sons, W. Larry (Dawn) Shanks of Elmira, NY, Rodney W. (Jean) Shanks of St. Maries, Idaho and George B. (Yvonne) Shanks of Harrison, Idaho; daughter, Sherry R. (Richard) Parsons of Wellsburg, NY; 16 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; sister, Pauline Witt of Smithfield, VA; daughter-in-law, Julie Shanks. In addition to his wife and parents, George is predeceased by his brothers, Glenn, Emery and Orion; sisters, Mary Kesler and Hazel English. Funeral services were held at the Roberts Funeral Home in Wellsburg on July 25 with the Rev. David Shanks officiating and interment to be in Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg, NY. “Troy Gazette-Register,” Troy, PA Thursday, August 8, 2001
SHATTUCK –IRMA L. (SHATTUCK) ROBERTS age 73, of Lowman, NY, passed away at her home on September 24, 2003. Born October 20, 1929 in Williamsport, PA, she was the daughter of the late John Arthur and Ellen (McKinney) Shattuck. Irma was a member of the First Baptist Church of Wellsburg. In early years she was employed as an assembly line worker with Ingersoll-Rand in Elmira, NY. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Stanley K. "Jim" Roberts, on September 24, 2002. Irma was a stay at home mom who is survived by her sons, Kenneth Roberts of Lowman, NY, Kevin (Cheryll) Roberts of North Carolina, Ellwyn (Susan) Roberts of Varysburg, NY; and a daughter, LuEllen (Lynn) Perry of Horseheads, NY; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many other family members and friends. In addition to her husband and parents, Irma was preceded in death by a sister, Joyce Baker; and a brother, Gerald Shattuck. Family and friends are invited to call at the First Baptist Church, Terrace St., Wellsburg, NY, on Saturday, September 27, 2003, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The funeral and committal service will follow immediately after visitation at 3 p.m. at the church with Rev. Larry Scouten officiating. Interment will be in Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg, NY. Memorial donations in Irma's name may be directed to Southern Tier Hospice, 185 E. Corning Rd., Corning, NY. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Roberts Funeral Home, Inc., 279 Main St., Wellsburg, NY. –Elmira Star Gazette
SHATTUCK, JOHN A.
Age 66, of Shinglehouse, Penna. formerly of RD 2, Wellsburg,
Sunday, Feb 11, 1973. Friends may call at Page-Jamieson Funeral Home,
Wellsburg, Tuesday 7 to 9 pm. Funeral and committal services at the
funeral home Wednesday at 2 pm, Rev. Welling Storch of United Methodist
Church of Wellsburg, officiating, interment in Ashland Cemetery at the
convenience of the family. Survived by wife, Ellen; daughters, Mrs.
Kenneth (Joyce) Baker of Lowman, NY, Mrs. Stanley (Irma) Roberts of Lowman,
NY; sons, Gerald Shattuck of Lyons, NY, Arthur Shattuck of RD 2, Wellsburg,
NY; brothers, Lloyd Shattuck of Canton, Pa., Otho Shattuck of Miami, Florida;
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SMITH - LAIN, ANNA E.
Age 90, of 170 Main St., Wellsburg, NY, Monday, May 17, 1971.
Friends may call at the Page Jamieson Funeral Home, Wellsburg, Wednesday
2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral and committal services there Thursday
at 11 am, the Rev. Welling Storch officiating. Burial Ashland Cemetery
at the convenience of the family. Survived by son, the Rev. Smith L. Lain
of Old Greenwich, Conn.; daughter-in-law, Mrs. Lonnelle Lain Terrill of
Baltimore, Md.; granddaughter, Mrs. Allen (Joan) Russell of Horseheads;
two grandsons, Richard Lain of Towanda, Pa and David Lain of Old Greenwich,
Conn.; four great-grandchildren, several cousins. Mrs. Lain was a
member of the First United Methodist Church of Wellsburg for 55 years and
a resident of the village for the past 60 years. In lieu of flowers,
friends wishing may contribute to the First Methodist Church of Wellsburg.grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews.
SMITH - Mrs. Ella D. Merriam, 84 widow of A. Monroe Merriam of Wellsburg, died Sunday, June 20, 1937 at 7:55 a. m.. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. James Dalton of Wellsburg and Mrs. Frederick Baker of Duedin, Fla.; two sons, Edwin S. of Wellsburg, and A. Kenneth of Atlanta, Ga.; a sister, Miss Mary F. Smith of Elmira; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mrs. Merriam attended Elmira College in 1869 and 1870 and since 1887 had been a member of the Wellsburg ME Church. Funeral services will be held at the family home Tuesday at 2:30 p. m., the Rev. L. A. Gulles officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Wellsburg.
SMITH, MISS EMELINE E.
her death is caused by lingering illness. Has lived in
the Village since 1857. Wellsburg, July 30, 1914--Miss Emeline Euphrasia
Smith died at her late home on Main street this village, at 7:30 o'clock
this morning after a lingering illness. She was born in Harford, Susquehanna
county, Pa., June 19, 1843, the daughter of Dr. John Flavel Smith and Diantha
Streeter Smith. Miss Smith came to Ridgbury, Pa., with her parents
when but a small child, remaining only a brief time in that place.
She came with her parents to reside in this village in the year 1857 and
had since resided in the family home, where she died. She was an
instructor in the village school for many years, until her health would
not permit of strenuous duties. She was charitable and kind in spirit and
her sympathies extended to the limit of her acquaintance, and her judgment
and advice was valued by a large circle of friends who will miss her genial
society.
She was a baptized member of the Episcopal church and was an interested
helper in the parish work in this village. The funeral arrangements
will be announced later.
LOUISE M. SMITH
Louise M. Smith, 85, formerly of Elmira, NY died January 15,
1990. She was a private duty registered nurse. Miss Smith was a member
of Riverside Methodist Church. She is survived by niece, Mrs. Lana Burdett
of Mesa, AZ and several other nieces and nephews; several cousins including
Mrs. LaRue Montanye of Bentley Creek, PA. Funeral services were held at
the Roberts Funeral Home in Wellsburg, NY on January 17 (2 pm) with the
Rev. Melanie Cole officiating and interment to be in Ashland Cemetery,
Wellsburg. (TGR, Thursday, January 18, 1989)
SMITH S LUCILLE ROBINSON
S. Lucille A longtime resident of the Wellsburg, NY community passed
away peacefully at her home on Thursday morning, March 29, 2007. Born on
October 17, 1932 in Atlanta, GA, Lucille was the daughter of Carlton &
Velvia Estes Smith. She was married to E. Allyn Robinson in 1950 in Trinity
Episcopal Church and has remained a parishioner there all her life. She
is survived by her children, Gregory A. Robinson, Rreston, VA; Jay (Jo)
Robinson, Amherst, NY; Bryon (Linda Tanner) Robinson, Elmira, NY; Mark
Robinson, Corning, NY; Linda Robinson, Martinsburg, W. VA; Jeffery (Andrea)
Robinson, Elmira Heights, NY; Dianne M. Robinson, Corning, NY; three sisters,
Louise Miller, Ringgold, GA; Carolyn (John) Harrison, Clifton Park, NY
and Edna (Robert) Cook, Elmira, NY; a brother, Carlton (Emily) Smith, Binghamton,
NY; a brother-in-law, William Belig, Mt. Joy, PA; eight grandchildren and
five great grandchildren along with several nieces, nephews, cousins and
many family friends; In addition to her husband and parents, Lucille was
predeceased by her sister, Barbara Belig and her granddaughter, Brandy
Robinson. Her many interests included, reading, cooking, flower gardening.
Family and friends will be received at the Caywood's Funeral Home &
Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport on Sunday evening, April1, 2007 between
the hours of 5-8 p.m. Funeral services for Lucille will take place at Caywood's
Monday morning at 10 a.m. with the Reverend Dr. William Lutz officiating.
Graveside services will follow in Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg where Lucille
will rest next to her husband Allyn. In addition to the loving support
from friends and relatives the family wishes to express appreciation to
Dr. Cilip and his staff, the 3B staff at Arnot-Ogden Medical Center, Mary
Nickerson, Maggie Lagonegro and Southern Tier Hospice for the wonderful
care provided for our mother. Star-Gazette.com Obituaries for 04/01/07
SOPER - SURDAM, FLORENCE (Soper)
Age 63 of Tuckahoe, NY, Saturday, May 11, 1974 at the Lawrenceville,
Hospital, Bronxville, NY. Friends may call at the Roberts Funeral
Home, Wellsburg, NY, Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral services
will be held there Thursday at 1 pm. Rev. Welling Storch officiating.
Interment Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg. Friends wishing may contribute
to the Wellsburg United Methodist Church Memorial Fund or the American
Cancer Society. Survived by sister, Mrs. Alice Morseman of Pine City,
NY; brother, Donald M. Soper of Niagara Falls, NY; uncle, Nathaniel Soper
of Mansfield, Pa.; two nieces, two nephews and several cousins. Mrs.
Surdam was born in Elkland, Pa., daughter of Archie and Effie (McDonald)
Soper, July 30, 1910. She was a member of Asbury Methodist Church
of Crestwood, NY, and was employed by the Food Manu. Corp of New York City
as an administrative assistant, having held this position for the past
27 years. She retired from this company in December of 1973.
STEVENS –LAURA J. FENTON, 68, Pine City, NY, passed away peacefully September 29, 2000 in the care of her loving family following an illness. She was born September 28, 1932 in Canton, daughter to Kenneth Sr. and Matilda Pine Stevens. She married Lewis Fenton on June 29, 1951 in Elmira. Laura Worked as a nurse’s aide for many years at the home for the aged. She attended First Church of the Nazarene in Southport. Laura loved being surrounded by her family and enjoyed shopping. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Lewis Fenton; seven daughters and four sons; Evelyn & Daryl Fields; Kathleen Fenton; Larry Fenton; Leonard & Anne Fenton; Lynn & Teresa Fenton, all of Elmira; Matilda Beatty, Joanne Eastwood, Donna & Eddy Howard, Lewis Fenton Jr., all of Pine City; Marcella & Francis Matthews, Wellsburg; Sandy Miller, Winter Garden, FL; and a dear friend, Art Rozell; many cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers, Samuel and Mason Stevens, Millerton and Kenneth Stevens, Hudson, FL; several nieces, nephews and many dear friends. She was predeceased by sisters, Sarah Christian, Lois Austin and Marcella Stevens and grandson, William Hildebrant Jr. The funeral service was held on October 3 in the First Church of the Nazarene, Southport with the Rev. Larry Lain officiating. Committal services followed in Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg, NY. Memorial donations may be directed to Falck Cancer Center, 600 Roe Street, Elmira, NY in Mrs. Fenton’s memory. Arrangements were under the direction of Caywood’s Funeral Home and Gardens, Southport. –Canton Independent Sentinel
STEWART, EARL E. SR.
Age 55 of Sagetown Rd. Pine City RD 2, Sunday, June 3, 1973.
Friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home Tuesday 2 to 4 and
7 to 9 pm. Funeral service there Wednesday at 1:30 pm, Rev. Welling
Storch of Wellsburg United Methodist Church officiating. Burial in
Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg. Survived by wife, Mrs. Betty M. Stewart;
sons, E. Edgar Stewart Jr. of Pine City RD 2, James L. Stewart of Horseheads,
Duane H. Stewart, at home; mother, Mrs. M. Kathryn Stewart of Pine City
RD 2; brother, Wilbur J. Stewart, Anniston, Ala.; sisters, Mrs. Joseph
(Florence) Sandro, Berlin, NJ, Mrs. Alfred (Lilly) Hostrander of Elmira;
sister-in-law, Mrs. Eleanor Stewart of Elmira; three grandchildren.
STEWART Robert E.
Of Nokesville, VA, passed away on October 15, 2006. He was 50 years
old. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 29 years, Stephanie Stewart;
his daughters, Morgan and Robin; his father, Robert Stewart and his wife,
Sadie; his mother, Marta Britt-Marie Silverman; his brother, Mark Stewart;
his sister, Debbie Devendorf; along with cousins, nephews, nieces, and
many dear friends. The family will receive visitors following a graveside
service at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 21st, at Ashland Cemetery in Wellsburg,
NY. Published in the Star-Gazette from 7/17/2007 - 7/19/2007.
STEWART - STURDEVANT, VIOLA A.
Formerly of Elmira, NY, Age 85, passed away after an extended
illness on Monday, October 2, 2000 at St. Mary's Living Center, Rochester,
NY. She was bor on July 8, 1915 in Hodgesville, NY, the daughter
of the late Harry E. and Addie (Stuart) Stewart. Viola was a member
of the Christ United Methodist Church in Elmira, NY. She retired
from Remington Rand in Elmira after 15 years of employment. Viola
is survived by her daughter, Marylin L. (Kenneth) Farnsworth of Elmira,
NY; daughter-in-law, Joan Sturdevant of Greece, NY; brother, Harry (Jane)
Stewart of Elmira, NY; sister-in-law, Mildred Sturdevant of Elmira, NY;
grandchildren, Norman (Gerianne) Sturdevant III of London, England, Karen
(Thomas) Harter of Buffalo, NY, Kelly (Frank Cannizzara of Greece, NY,
David (Laura) Sturdevant of Belfast, ME, Kevin (Tami) Farnsworth of Gorham,
NY, Dennis (Dawn) Sturdevant of Rome, NY, and Kathy Wood of Elmira, NY;
19 great-grandchildren; several nieces. She is predeceased by her
husband, Norman Sturdevant, Sr.; son, Norman Sturdevant, Jr.; daughter,
Audrey Jean Sturdevant. Friends may call at Roberts Funeral Home,
279 Main St., Wellsburg, NY on Friday, October 6, 2000 from 1 to 3 pm.
The funeral service will immediately follow at the funeral home at 3 pm
with the Raymond Fred Kelsey officiating. Interment will be in Ashland
Cemetery. The family will provide flowers. Donations may be
directed to Southern Tier Hospice.
STRONG - BERK, ETHEL S.
Age 87 of 122 Main St., Wellsburg, NY, Sunday, April 22, 1973.
Friends may call at the Page-Jamieson Funeral Home, Wellsburg, Tuesday
2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral services will be held at the Christ's
Episcopal Church, Wellsburg, Wednesday 2 pm. Fr. Howard St. Cyr officiating.
Interment in Ashland Cemetery. Family requests the courtesy of no
flowers. Survived by sister, Miss Edith Strong of Elmira; several
cousins. Mrs. Berk was a member of Christ's Episcopal Church, Wellsburg
and the widow of the late H. Frazer Berk.
SUMMERS - DORNA SUMMERS COE
Dorna L. (Summers) Coe, 50, of Colorado Springs, CO and formerly
of Ridgebury, PA, died October 23, 1991 in Colorado after an extended illness.
Mrs. Coe attended the Baptist Church in Colorado Springs, CO and was a
former employee of Penrose Community Hospital in Colorado Springs. She
is survived by her husband, Ronald; daughter and son-in-law, Dorna and
Joseph Minasi of Colorado Springs, CO; daughters, Sheri Coe and Cynthia
Bryan, both of Colorado Springs, CO; parents, Quentin and Elizabeth Summers
of RD 3, Gillett; sisters, Quenta Butters of RD 3, Gillett, PA and Della
Perry of CA; brother, Quentin Summers Jr. of Gillett RD 1; one granddaughter;
several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held October 29 at the
Roberts Funeral Home in Wellsburg with the Rev. Craig Combs and the Rev.
James Crupi officiating and interment to be in Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg.
(TGR, Thursday, October 31, 1991)
SUMMERS Quentin F., Sr. Age 85, of Mormon Lake Road, Gillett, PA, was called home by his Heavenly Father on July 13, 2005 at St. Joseph Hospital, Elmira, NY, with his family at his side. He was born on Armenia Mountain, Troy, PA, son of the late Melcore and Agnes (Smith) Summers. Quentin was a member of the Christian Faith Fellowship of Elmira, NY, and Bentley Creek Baptist. Quentin was a veteran of WWII. He served with the US Army from November 1944 until January 1946 in the Pacific Campaign. He retired after 30 years of service from Bendix-Eclipse Corp. of Elmira Heights, NY. Preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of 58 years, Elizabeth "Betty" Summers; and his daughters, Dorna L. Coe and Roberta "Bobbie" DuVall. He is survived by his son, Quentin F. (Emily) Summers, Jr. of Troy, PA; and daughters, Quenta M. Butters of Bentley Creek, and Della A. (Jack) Perry of California City, CA; a brother, Ralph R. Summers of Canton, PA; a sister, Minnie Shepard of Towanda, PA; a sister-in-law, Ethel Summers of Geneva, NY; and 12 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to the Roberts Funeral Home Inc., 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY, on Monday, July 18, 2005, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 19, 2005, at 10:00 a.m. with the Reverend James Crupi and the Reverend Bill Bardo co-officiating. Burial will be in Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg, NY, with full Military Honors being accorded.
TIFFANY Jeramey David S.
photo Age 24, or Hermon, NY, passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2001
in Hermon, NY as a result of a morotcycle accident. He was born on April
30, 1977 in Sayre, PA, the son of William D. Tiffany and Cheri (Sturdevant)
Casselberry. Jeramey was a proud member of the Carpenters Local #278 in
Watertown, NY. He was also a member of AA in Canton, NY. Jeramey loved
the outdoors and enjoyed ATV racing. He is survived by his mother and step-father,
Cheri & Richard Casselberry of Palm Harbor, FL; father and step-mother,
William David and Stephanie Tiffany of PA; sister, Tori Tiffany of Dunedin,
FL; several step-brothers and step-sisters; numerous aunts and uncles;
maternal grandfathers, Merill Morgan and Paul Sturdevant; maternal great
grandmother, Content Pettit; and a girlfriend, Christine Hancock and her
son, Jeremy of Hermon, NY. Jeramey was greeted in Heaven by his paternal
grandmother, Anne Tiffany; maternal grandmother, Bonnie Morgan; and his
best friend, Jefferey Reese. Friends are invited to call at Roberts Funeral
Home, Inc., 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY on Friday, October 12, 2001
from 4 to 7 PM. A memorial service will immediately follow at 7 PM at the
funeral home with the Reverend Jim Carr officiating. Memorial contributions
in Jeramey's name may be directed to the Wellsburg Fire Dept., Wellsburg,
NY 14894. Star Gazette - Listed on 10/10/01
TIMMERMAN –MARY L. TIMMERMAN MILLS, 65, of Ulster, formerly of Bentley Creek, Pa., passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2000, at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Pa. Born March 5, 1935, in Ridgebury Township, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Donald M. and Gertrude J. Kent Timmerman. Mary was a graduate of SRU High School, class of 1955. She enjoyed crafts and crocheting. Mary’s life encompassed her home and family. Surviving are her children, Cynthia M. Wise of Gillett, Pa., Lowell D. “Joe” and Devin Melvin of Attica, N.Y., Lomoine D. “Pete” Melvin of Tucson, Ariz., Timmothy A. and Christine M. Watkins of Millerton, Pa., Marlin B. “Marty” Mills of Canton, Pa., Candice V. Devine of Sayre, Pa., and Carine J. Mills of Lockwood, N.Y.; 19 grandchildren; a sister, Gloria J. Parsons of Ulster, Pa.; a sister and brother-in-law, Jeanette M. and Richard H. Farr of Ulster; two brothers and sisters-in-law, M. Donald and Beverly Timmerman of Delray Beach, Fla., Larry D. and Debra Timmerman of Laceyville, Pa.; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, Donald, on Feb. 19, 1972, and her mother, Gertrude, on June 23, 1997. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, March 22, 2000, at 11 a.m. at the Bowen-Farr Funeral Home, 6 Gordon Farr St., Ulster, Pa., with the Rev. Donald Anderson, pastor of the Athens United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg, N.Y., at a later date. There are no calling hours. –Towanda Daily Review.
TOOKER, AUGUSTUS G.
57, well-known resident of the town of Baldwin, died suddenly
last Wednesday morning, Feb 10, 1904, death being due to heart disease.
He was born fifty-seven years ago in the town of Chemung, his parents being
Nathan and Mary Tooker. He was a member of Queen City Lodge, I. O.
O. F., and of Wetamoe tribe of Red Men, and was well-known in the city.
The deceased is survived by a widow, one son, Nathan, and two sisters,
Mrs. Frank Benedict, of Wellsburg, and Mrs. George Benedict, of Chemung.
The funeral was held from the family residence at noon yesterday, and at
2:30 o'clock the remains were taken to the Baptist church at Wellsburg,
where services were conducted by the pastor. There was a large assemblage
of friends and relatives. Funeral Saturday afternoon at the First
Baptist Church in Wellsburg. Burial was at Mountain View Cemetery.
VAUGHN, Floyd-63, a life-long resident of Wilawana, died at his home Thursday at 5:20 pm after an extended illness. A well-known resident of that section, Mr. Vaughn for many years was a rural mail carrier and had a route between Wilawana, Lowman and Waverly. Before he was a mail carrier he worked at the old Lackawanna railroad station at Wilawana. Surviving are his wife: Anna; one daughter, Ruth at home; two sons, Laurence of Elmira and Leslie of Watkins Glen; three grandchildren and one niece. The body is at Hagerman’s Funeral Home, Elmira.
VOORHIS MARTHA M. BIRNEY
Martha M. A longtime resident of the Gillett, PA community passed away
peacefully Sunday afternoon, February 4, 2007 at the Arnot-Ogden Medical
Center following an illness at the age of 86. Born on March 15, 1920 in
Elmira, Martha was the daughter of James Henry & Louie B. Rogers Voorhis.
She was married to Norman Burt who predeceased her in 1952 and later married
Lester Birney who also predeceased her in 1973. A homemaker and devoted
mother, Martha enjoyed crafts, made rugs, afghans, cared for her home and
made a comfortable place to raise her family who survive; sons and a daughter-in-law,
Norman & Patricia Burt; Gillett, PA and Herschel Burt, Gillett, PA.
many nieces and nephews. Also surviving are many friends including, Eileen
Pautz; and her church family within the Wellsburg Baptist Church and the
Gillett Baptist Church where she was a member. She was an active member
of the American Baptist Women and active within the prayer chain. Martha
was also a member of the Fassett Grange. She was predeceased by three sisters,
Mary Voorhis, Phylis McNeal and Audrey Becker-Martin; brothers, James and
Perry Voorhis. Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral
Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport on Tuesday, February 6, 2007
between the hours of 7-9 p.m. and again on Wednesday morning from 10- 11
a.m. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 11:15 a.m. with the
Reverend Donald Rockwell and the Reverend Alan Goss officiating. Burial
will take place in the Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg, NY. Memorial donations
may be directed to the Wellsburg Baptist Church or the Gillett Baptist
Church in her memory.
WADE Dale Thomas III
Infant son of Dale T. Jr. and Courtney Coughlin Wade was born at the
Arnot Ogden Medical Center on Thursday, January 24, 2008. Surrounded by
his loving family, Dale went to heaven as one of God's angels on Friday,
January 25, 2008. In addition to his parents, of Wellsburg, Dale is survived
by grandparents, Larry and Patty Coughlin of Wellsburg, Dale T. and Tina
Wade of Willawana PA; great grandparents, Edna Wade, William and Mary Timm,
Patricia Parrish, William and Mary Norton, James and Joyce Coughlin; several
aunts and uncles. Dale is predeceased by great grandfather, Arlo Wade;
great grandmother, Nora Connors; and great aunts, Kathy Leach and Diane
Martinez. Friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of W. Water
and Walnut Streets, on Monday, January 28, 2008 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
A prayer service will be held there on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 9:15
a.m. followed by a Mass of the Angels at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes
Church. Burial will be in Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg. Donations in Dale's
memory may be directed to the Neo Natal Unit, Arnot Ogden Medical Center,
600 Roe Ave., Elmira NY 14905.
WALICKE CHRISTINE M. PARKER
Christine M., Age 45, of West Water Street, Elmira, New York, passed
away Sunday, August 19, 2007, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center following
a brief illness. Christine was born November 4, 1961 in Binghamton, New
York, the daughter of Helen Gail (Bronson) Walicke and Richard T. Walicke,
Sr. She was married to Raymond L. Parker, III on April 5, 1980 in Big Flats,
NY. Christine had been previously employed by Sugar Creek Stores, Hoss's
Steak House and by Steak & Sub at Arnot Mall. She was a member of Hope
Baptist Church in Elmira. Christine enjoyed collecting stuffed mice and
articles and material on Princess "Lady" Dianna, working on her crafts
and seeing the ocean. She was deeply devoted to and loved her family, especially
her grandchildren. In her spare time she shopped frequently, with Wal-Mart
being her favorite place to shop. Survivors include her loving husband,
Raymond L. Parker III of Elmira; her mother, Helen Gail Walicke of Binghamton,
NY; father, Richard T. Walicke, Sr. of Tacoma, WA; two daughters, Christy
Turner and Amanda (Dennis) Kirk, all of Elmira; two grandsons, Gordon and
Ethan Parker; brothers and sister-in-law, Richard T. (Tonya) Walicke, Jr.
of Austin, TX, Henry A. Walicke of the West Coast, Robert J. Walicke of
Kirkwood, NY; a sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth P. (Allan) Belcher
of S. Waverly, PA; several brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews
and cousins. Family and friends are invited to call from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday,
August 22, 2007, at the Roberts Funeral Home, Inc., 279 Main Street, Wellsburg,
NY, and again from 10 to 11 a.m., Thursday, August 23, 2007. Her funeral
will follow at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 23, 2007, at the funeral home.
Interment will follow in Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg, NY. Published in
the Star-Gazette on 8/21/2007.
WATERMAN, James D. Sr.
Age 86, of 420 Pleasant Street, Elmira, NY, Sunday, May 19, 1985.
Friends may call at the Roberts Funeral Home, Wellsburg, Tuesday 2 to 4
and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral Services there Wednesday 2pm, the Rev. Frederick
Turner officiating. Interment, Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg.
Survived by daughter, Mrs. Walter (Virgilene) Green of Elmira; sons James
D. Waterman, jr. of Wellsboro, PA., Donald B. Waterman of Hornell, NY,
and Vernon J. Waterman of Elmira; 11 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Waterman was a 60-year member of Westbrook Lodge #333 F.&A.M.,
Nichols, NY, and a retired employee after 50 years of service for the Lackawanna
Railroad. He was predeceased by his wife, Grace, August 30, 1972
and a grandson, James D. Waterman III, December 11, 1974
WATSON - FETHERS, LEDA M.
Age 72 of RD 1 Gillet, Pa. Tuesday, March 2, 1976. Friends
may call at the Roberts Funeral Home, Wellsburg, Friday 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral
services there Saturday at 2 p.m. Rev. Kent Lattimer of Elmira Free
Methodist Church officiating. Interment Ashland Cemetary. Survived
by sons, Elmer Fethers and Russell Fethers both of RD 1 Gillet, Pa. and
Gerald Fethers of Troy, Pa.; brother, Ivan Watson of Columbia Crossroads,
Pa.; 11 grandchildren, for great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Fethers was a retired employe of J.J. Newberrys of Elmira.
LAST WELLS OF WELLSBURG JOINS THE GREAT MAJORITY
(Handwritten 1907)
Grandparents of James Henry Wells, Who Died Yesterday, Brought Their
Childrena nd Belongings to Wellsburg up Chemung River in Canoes—The Sturdy
Family Gave Village Its Name.
(Special to the Star-Gazette). Wellsburg, Nov., 7. – James Henry Wells,
one of Wellsburg’s oldest and most esteemed citiens, died at the home of
A. B. Bevens of Main street at 6 o’clock Wednesday evening, after a lingering
illness. Mr. Wells was born in this place in the year 1838, his parents
being the late Colonel Henry Case Wells, Jr., and Hannah Smith Wells, who
were among the first founders of this village. His grandparents,
the late Henry C. Wells and his wife, brought their children and few belongings
to what is now the village of Wellsburg in canoes up the Chemung River
from the state of Delaware, the early residence. From them the village
obtained its present name. James Henry Wells was the last of the
name living in this vicinity. At an early age he embarked in the grocery
business in the building on the site of the Park Hotel on Front street.
He continued in that business for many years, afterwards converting his
residence and store into a hotel, known to travelers as the Part Hotel,
with which institution he was identified up to within a few months of his
death. As a genial host he was known far and wide, and many will always
remember the kindly, courtesies tendered them while guests of his hostelry.
Still more dearly will his friends and neighbors in this place miss him,
for he was ever willing to do a good turn for others. Since the death of
his wife, on July 4 last, he has constantly failed in health until the
end came yesterday. He left no survivors, he being the last of the
family. The funeral will be held from the home of A. S. Bevens on Main
street, Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock. The Rev. Charles McKnight,
rector of Trinity Church in Elmira, will officiate and the interment will
be in Mountain View Cemetery.
WISE - HALSTEAD, MARIAN WISE
Age 80, of Ranch Road, Elmira, NY, Thursday, January 16, 1997
at the Tioga Nursing Facility, Waverly, NY. Friends may call at Roberts
Funeral Home, Inc, Wellsburg, NY, Friday 7-9 pm. Funeral and committal
services there Saturday at 11 am. Rev. James Carr of the Chemung
United Methodist Church officiating. Interment Ashland Cemetery,
Wellsburg, NY at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers,
friends may contribute to a charity of their choice in Marian's memory.
Survived by daughters, Beverly (Vern) Davis of Florida and Joan (John)
McCormick of South Carolina; sons, Ronald (Norma) Halstead of Syracuse,
NY, and Allyn (Yvonne) Halstead of Sayre, PA; sisters, Thelma Nissen of
Florida and Laurie Carpenter of Elmira, NY; brothers, Art Wise of Horseheads,
NY, and Bob Wise of Florida. Nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren,
also several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Halstead was predeceased by her husband,
Arthur, January 12, 1997 and her brothers, William, Floyd, Donald and Melvin
Wise. She enjoyed flowers and gardening.
WOOLEY - Mrs. Mary Burt
Mrs. Mary F. Burt, widow of Columbus Burt, died this morning at the
family home near Bentley Creek after an illness of several years.
The decedent was seventy-seven years old and is survived by a son,
Judd Burt; two daughters, the Misses Grace and Lillian Burt, all at home;
a brother John W. Wooley of Washington D. C., also four grandchildren.
The funeral will be held at the home Saturday at 2 o’clock, the Rev. Earl
Robertson of Wellsburg to officiate. Burial in the Mountain View
cemetery at Wellsburg.
? BURT Margareta P. Age 69, of Roberts Hollow Road, Lowman, NY passed away peacefully Sunday, September 10, 2006, at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. She was born in Austria on April 23, 1937. She was devoted homemaker, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Margareta was a past member of the Waverly Moose Club. She loved to shop and loved the holiday season, especially Christmas. Survivors include her daughter, Diane (Halstead) Smith of Lowman, NY; grandson, James and Jamie Blauvelt of Waverly, NY; granddaughters, Shannon and Scott Wilkinson of Lowman, NY, and Nichole and Richard King of NC; four great-grandchildren who called her Oma, Scotty, Maciah, Lucas and Richae; a sister and brother both in Germany; dearest friends, Joyce Chaapel, Shirley Brown and Giovina Perry; and nieces and nephews. Margareta was predeceased by her husband, Truman Burt on February 5, 1995; and by her great-grandson, Kayden Michael King. Family and friends are invited to call from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, September 14, 2006, at the Wellsburg Baptist Church, located at the corner of 6th and Terrace Streets Wellsburg, NY. Funeral services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 6 p.m. with Pastor Larry T. Scouten officiating. Interment will be 11 a.m., Friday, September 15, 2006, in Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg, NY. Arrangements are under the direction of the Roberts Funeral Home, Inc., 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY.
? Mrs. Aaron Seafuse.
The funeral of Mrs. Aaron Seafuse who died at the family home in Wellsburg
Tuesday morning, will be held from the family home at 2:30 o’clock this
afternoon. The Rev. R. J. Murphy will officiate. Burial in
Mountain View cemetery.
? Baldwin, Emma S.
Age 95, formerly of 305 Mid Ave., Elmira, NY. Friday, August
8, 1980. Friends may call at the Roberts Funeral Home in Wellsburg
Monday 1 to 3 p.m. Funeral and Committal Services there immediately following
calling hours at 3 p.m. Rev. Martin Steward officiating. Interment
Ashland Cemetery in Wellsburg at the convenience of the family. Survived
by sister Harriet Frasier of Elmira. Niece Mrs. Robert (Isidora)
Doyle of Elmira. Great Niece Mrs. Susan Federman of Katonah Ny. Several
great great nieces and nephews. Mrs. Baldwin was a past member of
harmony Chapter OES Elmira, NY.
? Mrs. Mary F. Green of Wellsburg. Body at Page-Jamieson Funeral Home, Wellsburg. Funeral there today at 2 p. m., the Rev. Ross E. Whetstone. Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg. Handwritten: 2/17/54 [Note from Sylvia DS - Mrs. Mary F. Green (wife of Riley D. Green) Have used up all the possible resources I can think of, Joyce. They came from Yonkers, NY, so there isn't even a marriage announcement of any kind, and the Methodist Church records are gone as far as I've everbeen able to find out. She, was a widow, lived across the street from where I grew up - a tiny little woman]
WELLSBURG
HOLY COMMUNION CELEBRATED SUNDAY
Archdeacon Cook of Utica to Conduct Services in Christ Church
Wellsburg, Sept. 15—(Special)—Holy Communion will be celebrated in
Chris church Sunday morning at 9 o’clock by Archdeacon William Cook of
Utica. At 3 o’clock afternoon there will be evensong and Archdeacon
Cook will preach a sermon.
? Mrs. Fannie H. Carpenter, 41, of Wellsburg. Thursday, Feb. 13,
1947. Survived by husband, Norman G.; twin sons, Gordon and Norman;
daughter, Shirley. Funeral Saturday, 2:30 p. m. at the Page
Funeral Home, Wellsburg. Rev. Paul Rockwell. Mountain View
Cemetery Handwritten: Feb. 15, 1947 Oct 2005 - On the Town of Ashland
page under Obituaries, you have a listing of Fannie Carpenter. Unknown
own name is mentioned in heading.
Will it help you to know that I THINK her maiden name was Tooker ....
possibly sister to Fred.
This is just from memory of something I had read in my in-laws effects.
Hopefully, I don't steer you wrong as I know of another male Tooker
in Wellsburg about 1945-6, whose wife may have been the same maiden name
as Mrs.Carpenter.
I can't sort it out in memory.
Believe the Carpenter children all live in the area.
Stu Brown
? RAYNOR Mrs. Elsie Ann-78 years, widow of Archie Raynor, died
Sunday afternoon at her home in Bentley Creek. She was an active member
of the Baptist Church. Survivors are two sons, LeRoy and Kenneth Raynor,
both of Bentley Creek; a grandson, Robert Raynor, Bentley Creek and a half
sister, Mrs. Mabel Murray of Waverly. The body is at the Page Funeral home
in Wellsburg where funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon. Rev.
Judd L Hunter of Waverly will officiate with burial in Ashland Cemetery,
Wellsburg.
? WHEELER, FRANCES H.
Age 89, formerly of 102 W. 4th St., Wellsburg, Friday, April
14, 1978. Friends may call at the Roberts Funeral Home, Wellsburg,
Sunday, 1 to 2 pm. Funeral services there immediately following calling
hours. Rev. Coley Harrison of the Southport Baptist Church officiating.
Interment Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg. She is survived by a daughter,
Mrs. Louis (Wanda) Lamb of Lowman, NY; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Flora Wheeler
of Columbia Cross Roads, PA; a step-son, Edward Wheeler of Genesee, PA;
nine grandchildren; twelve great garndchildren; several great, great grandchildren;
nieces and nephews. Mrs. Wheeler was a member of the Wellsburg First
Baptist Church and a life long resident of Wellsburg.
? HERMAN, REBECCA
Wellsburg, March 7.--Mrs. Rebecca Herman, of this village, died
this morning, Friday, March 7, 1902, leaving one surviving son, Steve Herman
Murphy, also of Wellsburg. Mrs. Herman was born December 28, 1825,
in Middle Smithfield, Pike county, Pa. The funeral will be held here
at Christ church Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The funeral arrangements
are in charge of Funeral Director F. E. Smith, of Elmira.
? COFFEY, MRS D.
died at Wellsburg, Dec 20, 1886, aged 70 years. Funeral
at the residence of her son C.E. Coffey in Wellsburg, Thursday afternoon
at 2 o'clock. Friends are invited to attend.
? BALL, ELIZABETH MRS.
died at her home in Ridgebury on Sunday at 12 o'clock, July
3, 1910. She had been ill for several weeks and on Sunday morning
at 6 o'clock she suffered a stroke of paralysis from which she never rallied.
She was born in England, 86 years ago. She was married to Joseph
Carr who came with her to this county and who died about 29 years ago.
She was married again a few years later to Seward Ball, who died 16 years
ago. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Burt Hewitt and several
grandchildren. The funeral services were held in the Wellsburg Baptist
church Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock. Rev. Eddy officiating,
and the interment was made in Mountain View cemetery. She died July
3, 1910 and is buried with her 1st husband Joseph Carr. Ashland Cemetery
records.
? FLETCHER, GRACE HARDING
Died Friday, November 4, 1977 in Rochester, NY. Survived
by daughter, Alice Harris; son-in-law Denton P. Harris; sisters, Ethel
H. Turner, Florence Kennedy, Helen King, several nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to attend a funeral service Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock
in Hedges Memorial Chapel, Inc., 770 E. Main St at Alexander. Interment
service will be held in Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg, NY. Tuesday at 3 pm.
In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may contribute to the Gates Ambulance
Fund, Buffalo Rd., 144 Gatewood Ave.
? BALDWIN, EMMA S.
Age 95, formerly of 305 Mid Ave., Elmira, NY. Friday,
August 8, 1980. Friends may call at the Roberts Funeral Home in Wellsburg
Monday 1 to 3 pm. Funeral and Committal Services there immediately
following calling hours at 3 pm. Rev. Martin Stewart officiating.
Interment Ashland Cemetery in Wellsburg at the convenience of the family.
Survived by sister, Harriet Frasier of Elmira. Niece, Mrs. Robert
(Isidora) Doyle of Elmira. Great Niece, Mrs. Susan Federman of Katonah,
NY. Several great great nieces and nephews. Mrs. Baldwin was
a past member of Harmony Chapter OES Elmira, NY.
? GREEN, Mrs. MARY F.
of Wellsburg. Body at Page-Jamieson Funeral Home, Wellsburg.
Funeral there today at 2 pm, the Rev. Ross E. Whetstone. Ashland
Cemetery, Wellsburg. February 17, 1954.
? MARGARETA P. BURT Age 69, of Roberts Hollow Road, Lowman, NY passed away peacefully Sunday, September 10, 2006, at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. She was born in Austria on April 23, 1937. She was devoted homemaker, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Margareta was a past member of the Waverly Moose Club. She loved to shop and loved the holiday season, especially Christmas. Survivors include her daughter, Diane (Halstead) Smith of Lowman, NY; grandson, James and Jamie Blauvelt of Waverly, NY; granddaughters, Shannon and Scott Wilkinson of Lowman, NY, and Nichole and Richard King of NC; four great-grandchildren who called her Oma, Scotty, Maciah, Lucas and Richae; a sister and brother both in Germany; dearest friends, Joyce Chaapel, Shirley Brown and Giovina Perry; and nieces and nephews. Margareta was predeceased by her husband, Truman Burt on February 5, 1995; and by her great-grandson, Kayden Michael King. Family and friends are invited to call from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, September 14, 2006, at the Wellsburg Baptist Church, located at the corner of 6th and Terrace Streets Wellsburg, NY. Funeral services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 6 p.m. with Pastor Larry T. Scouten officiating. Interment will be 11 a.m., Friday, September 15, 2006, in Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg, NY. Arrangements are under the direction of the Roberts Funeral Home, Inc., 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY
? DOANE, MRS. WINIFRED L.
Age 68, of Bel Air Trailer Court, Wellsburg, N.Y. Formely
of Elmira Heights, Monday, September 24, 1973. Friends may call at
the Roberts Funeral Home Wellsburg, Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Funeral and Committal Services will be held at the Funeral home Wednesday
at 2 p.m. The Rev. Robert Delorme of Oakwood United Methodist Church
officiating. Interment Ashland Cemetary at the convenience of the
family. Survived by sons, Dr. Durwood Doane of Yonkers, N.Y., Eldon
Doane of Elmira and Robert Doane of Horseheads, NY; 4 grandchildren; 2
great grandchildren.
? PFLEEGER, FRANCES ARLENE
of 118 E. Hudson St., Elmira, NY, Monday, May 28, 1973.
No prior calling hours. Funeral and committal services will be held
Wednesday at 10:30 am at the Roberts Funeral Home (formerly Page-Jamieson),
Wellsburg. Father Howard St. Cyr officiating. Interment Ashland
Cemetery at convenience of family.
? CRANE, MRS. MILLICENT
Mrs. Millicent Crane, 70, died this morning at the family home
in Wellsburg, after one week's illness. She is survived by two daughters,
Mrs. Hovey Burt, Mrs. Grace Teete and a brother, William Easton, all of
Wellsburg. The funeral will be held at the home of Mrs. Grace Teete
at Wellsburg, Monday at 2 pm. The Rev. Mr. Harris will officiate.
Burial in the Mountain View Cemetery, Wellsburg. (1928)
? CARPENTER, Mrs. FANNIE H.
41, of Wellsburg, Thursday, Feb. 13, 1947. Survived by
husband, Norman G.; twin sons, Gordon and Norman; daughter, Shirley.
Funeral Saturday, 2:30 pm at the Page Funeral Home, Wellsburg. Rev.
Paul Rockwell. Mountain View Cemetery. (Feb. 15, 1947)
? MERRIAM, MRS. ELLA D.
84, widow of A. Monroe Merriam of Wellsburg, died Sunday, June
20, 1937, at 7:55 am. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. James Dalton
of Wellsburg and Mrs. Frederick Baker of Duedin, Fla.; two sons, Edwin
S. of Wellsburg, and A. Kenneth of Atlanta, Ga., a sister, Miss Mary F.
Smith of Elmira; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Merriam attended Elmira College in 1869 and 1870 and since 1887 had
been a member of the Wellsburg ME Church. Funeral services will be
held at the family home Tuesday at 2:30 pm, the Rev. L.A. Guiles officiating.
Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Wellsburg.
? MERRIAM, MRS. WILLIAM
Mrs. William Merriam, 61 years of age, died yesterday morning
at 7 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Nolan, in Wellsburg.
Mrs. Merriam was born on Comfort Hill, Ridgebury, Pa., October 14, 1857,
the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Comfort. She was married to Mr.
Merriam, November 12, 1879, and came to Wellsburg to live. She is
survived by three daughters, Mrs. H.A. Hillman and Mrs. John Nolan, of
Wellsburg, and Mrs. J.F. Decker, of Lowman; three sons, George H., of Elmira,
Archie E., of Sayre, Pa., and LaRue R., of Wellsburg; one aunt, Mrs. George
Burnham, of Ridgebury. Mrs. Merriam was a devoted mother and was highly
esteemed in this locality, especially in the parish of the Methodist Church,
of which she was an earnest member. The funeral will be held Sunday
afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Methodist Church, the Rev. B.G. Sanford
officiating. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery.
? HALLSTEAD, MRS WILLIS J.
of Wellsburg, died Tuesday afternoon after a brief illness,
aged 59 years. She is survived by her husband, a daughter, Mrs. W.T.
Northrup, of Cortland; a sister, Mrs. F.H. Fitch, of Granville Summit,
PA; a brother, E.D. Barnes, of Elmira. A private prayer service will
be held at the family home Friday at 1:30 o'clock, and the funeral in the
M. E. church at Wellsburg at 2 o'clock. The Rev. Earl Robertson will
officiate. Burial in Mountain View Cemetery. Kindly omit flowers.
? MATTISON, Mary M.
Age 91, of 242 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY, went to be with her husband
of 70 years, Ralph, on her day, Mother's Day, May 13, 2007. She passed
away at home with her family by her side. Mary was born January 19, 1916
in Methelfife, Scotland. She cared for many people during her career as
a nurse's aide at Lambs Nursing Home, Rest Haven Nursing Home and later
at Elcor Health Services when it first opened. Mary was a devoted wife,
mother and grandmother. Her interests included cooking, baking and spending
her time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Mary could always
be found working in her garden, tending to her flowers and caring for her
meticulous lawns. Surviving are her daughters, Joyce and Don Weston of
Dryden, NY, Jeanne Breese and Al Martin of Chemung, NY; grandchildren,
Donald and Michelle Weston, Melanie Weston and David Windhousen, Scott
Weston, Chris Breese, Susana and Jamie Owens; several great-grandchildren;
sister-in-law, Esther Elfers of Hot Springs, SD; special friends, Ann Doland,
Carol Doland and Jack Knapp, all of Wellsburg. Her husband of 70 years,
Ralph E. Mattison predeceased Mary on January 16, 2006. Family and friends
are invited to call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2007, at the Roberts
Funeral Home, Inc., 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY. Mary's funeral service
will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 8 p.m. with Rev. James
Carr officiating. Interment will be in Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg, NY.
Memorials are directed to the Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 East Corning
Road, Corning, NY 14830.
? MERRIAM, Mrs. MYRTILLA
61 years old, died at her home at Wellsburg on January 23. Death
was due to paralysis. She was born at Comfort Hill in Ridgebury,
October 14, 1857, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Comfort, and was
married to William Merriam November 12, 1879. They went to Wellsburg
and had resided there ever since. Surviving are her husband, three
daughters, Mrs. Cora Hillman, Mrs. Allie Decker and Mrs. Myrtilla Holan
of Wellsburg, and three sons, George H., of Elmira. Archie of Sayre,
and LaRue R., of Wellsburg. One aunt, Mrs. Harriet Burnham of Ridgebury,
also survives. Mrs. Merriam was a life-long member of the M.E. church
and for thirty-two years a member of the W. C. T. U. of where she was a
charter member. The funeral services were held last Sunday from the
Methodist Episcopal Church, the Rev. B.G. Sanford officiating. Interment
was made in the Mountain View Cemetery.
? SEAFUSE, MRS AARON
The funeral of Mrs. Aaron Seafuse who died at the family home
in Wellsburg Tuesday morning, will be held from the family home at 2:30
o'clock this afternoon. The Rev. R.J. Murphy will officiate.
Burial in Mountain View Cemetery.
