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DANDOIS, Kathleen Ann: (SRGP 78692) Age 21, of Troy RD1, Pa., of the U.S. Army stationed in Fort Bragg, N.C., Wednesday, February 19, 1975 at Fort Bragg. Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral Home, Sunday 7 to 9 p.m. Military funeral Monday at 1 pm, the Rev. Kenneth Hassinger.  Burial Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Survived by parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Dandois of Troy RD 1, Pa.; sisters, Mrs. Keith (Lucille) Boyd of Middleburg, Va., Helen Dandois of Middleburg, Va., Faith Dandois at home; brothers, Stephen of East Keansburg, N.J., Barton of Hamilton, Va., Sgt. Patrick Dandois of Camp LeJeune, N.C., maternal grandmother, Mrs. L.S. Macomber of Wischendon, Mass.; four nieces, several aunts and uncles. She attended Elk Run United Methodist Church, graduated from Mansfield High School in 1971 and was a SP4 in the United States Army where she had served 3-1/2 years.

RICHARD B. DANDOIS (SRGP 78700)
 Richard D. Dandois, 24, of Troy RR 1, PA, died Sunday, July 3, 1994 as the result of an automobile accident. He was born June 28, 1970 in Tobaco, Phillipines, the son of Patrick and Leonila Carino Dandois. Richard was employed at Cummings Lumber Co. in Troy. He is survived by his parents, Patrick and Leonila (Nida) Dandois; sister and brother-in-law, Sally and Dan McClure of Mansfield; maternal grandmother, Julino Belison of the Phillipines; paternal grandmother, Charlotte Dandois of Troy RR 1; several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral services were held at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy on July 6 (2 pm) with the Rev. Dr. James F. Bellamy officiating and burial to be in Tioga Co. Memorial Gardens, Wellsboro. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society of AIDS research. (TGR, Thursday, July 7, 1994)

DANN-  CLEVELAND (SRGP 79184)
Arlene, D. Age 76 of Mansfield, Pa, October 4, 2001 at Arnot Ogden Memorial Hospital, Elmira, NY. She was born June 17, 1925 in Mansfield, PA, the daughter of Ralph & Hildred Ford Dann. Arlene was a retired Secretary and a member of the Millerton United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Wilford, 2 daughters & sons-in-law, Susan & Dennis Wieland, Janis & Robert Collins, all of Horseheads, NY; a sister, Marie Cunningham of Mansfield, PA; 6 grandchildren, Christopher & Brandon Wieland, Jason Reich, Lindsay & Megan Wilson, Shawn Collins; 5 great grandchildren & several step children & grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband, Rodney Mason in 1962 & her second husband, Jack Kingsley in 1990. Friends are invited to call at the Wilston Funeral home, 18 N. Main St., Mansfield, PA, Sunday 2-3 PM. Funeral services will follow there Sunday at 3:00 PM with Rev. Allen Hulslander officiating. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Family will provide the flowers. Memorial contributions in Arlene's memory may be made to the Alzeimer's Assoc. at Kirby Health Center 71 N. Franklin St. Wilkes Barre, PA 18701.

DARTT WANETA A. WITHROW
Waneta A. Age 91, of Princeton Street, Wellsboro, PA, died June 6, 2006 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Lynda and Elwood Hazelton, West Branch Road, Wellsboro. Waneta was the wife of the late Robert D. Withrow, who died July 16, 2002. Waneta was born May 15, 1915 in Delmar Township, PA, the daughter of the late John Glaze and Helen Newhall Dartt. She was a former employee of Newberry's 5 & 10, Wellsboro, Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, and retired from Dresser Manufacturing, Wellsboro, in 1978. Waneta was a 47-year member of the Wellsboro First Baptist Church, and enjoyed bowling, golfing, oil and water painting, and yoga. She was a member of the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, past member of the Canyon Squares, and Rebekah Lodge #594. Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Lynda and Elwood Hazelton, Wellsboro, and Patricia and Ronald Chilson, Lakeland, FL; five grandchildren, Teresa (Steve) Towne, Sally (David) James, Michael (Jill) Hazelton, Jackie Geyer and Elaine Chilson; ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sisters. Friends and relatives are invited to Waneta's Life Celebration on Saturday, June 10, 2006, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro. Funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Dr. Jeffrey McCleary officiating. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. If desired, memorials in Waneta's memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.

 

DAPP George A. Dapp 

Age 75, formerly of Millerton, PA went to be with the Lord on Sunday January 13, 2013. George was predeceased by his wife Linda in 2010. He is survived by his children, George E. (Dytonya) Dapp, Charles A.(JoAnn) Dapp, Dale R. Dapp; nine grandchildren; brother, Don (Freda) Dapp; sister, Christine Stafford. George was a United States Army Veteran. Retired from Kennedy Valve Manufacturing, Elmira, NY. Family will receive friends at Millerton United Methodist Church, Millerton, PA on Thursday January 17, 2013 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM with Funeral Service there at 3:00 PM. Pastor Jennifer Wolf will officiate. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family in Tioga Memorial Gardens, Mansfield PA. Those wishing may make memorials to the Cortland County Hospice or the Millerton United Methodist Church, envelopes will be available at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Olthof Funeral Home, Inc.   Star Gazette – January 15, 2013

 

DARTT - Waneta A. Withrow, 91, of Princeton Street, Wellsboro, died Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Lynda and Elwood Hazelton, West Branch Road, Wellsboro. Waneta was the wife of the late Robert D. Withrow who died July 16, 2002. Waneta was born May 15, 1915 in Delmar Township, the daughter of the late John Glaze and Helen Newhall Dartt. She was a former employee of Newberry’s 5 and 10, Wellsboro, Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, and retired from Dresser Manufacturing, Wellsboro, in 1978. Waneta was a 47-year member of the Wellsboro First Baptist Church, and enjoyed bowling, golfing, oil and water painting, and yoga. She was a member of the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, past member of the Canyon Squares, and Rebekah Lodge #594. Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Lynda (Elwood) Hazelton of Wellsboro, Patricia (Ronald) Chilson of Lakeland, Fla.; 5 grandchildren, Teresa (Steve) Towne, Sally (David) James, Michael (Jill) Hazelton, Jackie Geyer and Elaine Chilson; ten great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sisters. Friends and relatives are invited to Waneta’s Life Celebration on Saturday, June 10, from 10 to 11 AM at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro. Funeral service to follow at 11 AM with Rev. Dr. Jeffrey McCleary officiating. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. - Mansfield Gazette, June 7, 2006, p.6A

DAVIS –BERTHA (BERT) M. JACKSON, age 70 of Wheeler Lane, Covington, died Oct. 16, 2006 at Carlton Nursing Home, Wellsboro.  She was the wife of the late Warren Jackson, who died in 1987.  Bertha was born July 27, 1936 in Blossburg, the daughter of the late Mark J. and Genevieve W. Wheeler Davis.  She worked in the dietary section of Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, and North Penn Health Care.  Bertha attended the Mennonite Church of Morris Run and enjoyed bowling in the Wednesday night a league in Mansfield and Sunday Mixed League in Wellsboro.  She also loved cooking, baking and crocheting.  Bertha was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother who enjoyed raising and spending time with her family.  Surviving are daughters, Delores (Nevin) Treat, Mansfield, Cindy (William) Folnsbee, Nashville, Tenn., Diane (Terry) Gregory, Shartlesville, Pam (Tom) Knapp, Tioga, and Tammy (John) Shabloski, Wellsboro; sons, Mike Jackson, Hendersonville, N.C., and Scott (Colleen) Jackson, Trout Run; stepson, Paul (June) Jackson, Troy; 19 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; sister, Sandra (Robert) Nichols, Blossburg; and several nieces and nephews.  Friends and family are invited to Bertha’s Life Celebration on Thursday, Oct. 19, from 7 - 9 p.m., at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main St., Wellsboro.  Funeral there on Friday, October 20, at 1:30 p.m., with the Rev. Bob Martin officiating.  Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.  If desired, Memorials in her memory may be made to the Kidney Foundation, 6110 Executive Blvd., Suite 1010, Rockville, MD or to the Wellsboro Dialysis Center, 17 Tioga St., Wellsboro, PA.  -Williamsport Sun-Gazette

BOBBI JO DEAN, 22, OF 5 Bacon St., Wellsboro, died Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1999, of injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident earlier that day in Marion Center.  She was scheduled to graduate Dec. 19 from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where she was majoring in elementary education.  She was a student teacher at Marion Center Elementary School.  She was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church here and had served as an acolyte.  She was a life member of the Force Baton Corps here, a past member of the Wellsboro Swim Team and a cheerleader for Wellsboro High School.  She had attended Greenwich University, Greenwich, England, as an exchange student.  Born here April 28, 1977, she was a daughter of Robert P. and Patricia L. Alexander Dean.  Surviving are her parents, of Wellsboro; three sisters, Lori A. Dean of Wellsboro, Sherri L. dean of Woodbridge, Va., and Marci L. Dean, at home; maternal grandfather and step-grandmother.  Harold and Helen Alexander of Wellsboro; and maternal grandmother, Viola Gorda of Wellsboro.   She was preceded in death by paternal grandparents; Earl Dean in 1993 and Phyllis Dean in 1998, and paternal great-grandmother Carrie white in 1998.  The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Tussey-Mosher’s, 139 Main St., with the Rev. Gregory Hinton, officiating.  Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.  Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday.  The family will provide the flowers.  –Williamsport Sun-Gazette.

ROBERT DEAN, 65, of Wellsboro, died on Saturday, September 20, 2014, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. He was the husband of Patricia L. Dean, whom he married on June 14, 1969. Born December 1, 1948 to the late Earl W. and Phyllis J. White Dean, Robert was a graduate of Wellsboro Area High School. Robert was the owner operator of Dean Appraisal Services in Wellsboro and a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. He enjoyed playing cards, especially poker with his friends, and was an avid traveler who enjoyed trips to Las Vegas. Surviving are his wife, Pat of Wellsboro; three daughters, Lori Huntington (Todd) of Duluth, GA, Sherri Zuchowski (Brett) of Wellsboro, and Marci Morgan (Gary) of Wellsboro; one sister, Cathy Horning of Westfield; and one brother-in-law, Jerry Goodwin of Wellsboro. Robert was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Bobbi Jo Dean; and one sister, Joanna Goodwin. Friends and family are invited to Mr. Dean's Life Celebration on Tuesday, September 23, from 4-7 p.m. at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, "A Life Celebration Home," 139 Main St., Wellsboro, PA. Funeral to follow at 7 p.m. with Rev. Cannon Gregory P. Hinton officiating, burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Robert's name be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church's Discretionary fund. –Elmira Star-Gazette 9/22/2014

DEMPSEY  George W. Sr. Age 59 of Wellsboro, PA, died on Saturday, September 24, 2005 of a massive heart attack. He was born on March 7, 1946 in Summit, NJ, a son of the late George R. and Elsie M. (Robbins) Dempsey. George was married on February 4, 1967 to Starlee (Evans) Dempsey. He was the owner of Dempsey's Garage since 1971. George loved hunting, fishing, boating, four-wheeling, family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Starlee Dempsey; two sons and daughters-in-law, George W. and Kim Dempsey Jr. of Newport Beach, CA and James K. and Deborah Dempsey of Stonington, CT; daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and Jeff Hawkins of Manassas, VA; brother and sister-in-law, Richard C. and Tami Dempsey of Tutin Ranch, CA; and six grandchildren. Friends may call on Tuesday, September 27, 2005 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., Wellsboro, PA. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 28, 2005 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home . Interment will be in the Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Mansfield, PA. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 71 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 or to a charity of one's choice.

 

DEXTER Norris F. Dexter

Norris F. Dexter, age 87, of Wellsboro, PA, died Saturday, August 11, 2012 at Broad Acres Health and Rehabilitation Center, Wellsboro, PA. He was born July 30, 1925 in Blossburg, PA a son of Frederick and Mabel (Hart) Dexter. He was the husband of the late Sara L. Dexter. Norris worked as a tank operator for Corning Glass before his retirement. Norris is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Ronald N. and Deborah S. Dexter of Wellsboro, PA; 5 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 4 brothers and sisters-in-law, Allen (Lucy) Dexter of Pine City, NY, William (Jeannie Hager) Dexter of Lawrenceville, PA, Jimmy (Pat) Dexter of Cheektowaga, NY, Clifton Dexter of Knoxville, PA; 3 sisters, Linda Dexter of Lewistown, PA, Dorothy Bruce of Wellsboro, PA, and Marietta Coupe of Wellsboro, PA. He was predeceased by his wife, Sara in 2010; a son, Dennis Dexter; 3 sisters, Lola Shabloski, Evelyn Johnston and Ruth Schweigart. A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Mansfield, PA. Memorial donations in Norris's memory may be made to the Animal Care Sanctuary, 11765 Rte. 6, Wellsboro, PA 16901 or Last Chance Animal Rescue, PO Box 1661, Southampton, NY 11969. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA is assisting the family.   Star Gazette – August 14, 2012  

 

DIBBLE –LAURA P. AUSTIN age 89 of Riverside Manor, Westfield, PA, diedTuesday, December 5, 2006 at Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, PA.  She was born August 23, 1917 in Troupsburg, NY, the daughter of Sadie and Raymond Dibble.  Her parents died twelve hours apart in 1918 as the result of a flu epidemic.  Laura was then adopted by Frank and Lenore Griffin.  Laura was a homemaker and she enjoyed crocheting and reading.  She retired after working for 25 years for Westinghouse Manufacturing, Horseheads, NY.  Survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Velma and Dean Buffard, Albuquerque, NM, Barbara and John Mills, Avoca, NY, Sharon and Glenn Hurler, Harrison Valley, PA; son and daughter-in-law, Lloyd and Nettie Treat, Westfield, PA; daughter-in-law, Debbie Treat, Humble, TX; ten grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by husbands, Gordon Treat, "Doc" Esaias and Abe Austin; son, Daleton Treat; a great-grandson; sister, Mildred Andrews; brother, Stanley Dibble; and her parents.  Family and friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., #222 West Main Street, Westfield, PA, Thursday from 1-3:00 and 6-8:00 p.m., where funeral services will be conducted Friday at 11:00 a.m. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Wellsboro, PA with Rev. Ed Collins officiating. –Elmira Star Gazette

DILLY  Billy H. Age 58, of Tioga, PA, died February 14, 2005 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. He was born June 5, 1946 in Mannington, WV, the son of Stanley and Nellie Sloan Dilly. Billy was a retiree of Ingersoll-Rand, Painted Post, NY, and a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church, Tioga, PA. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, the former Mary Smith; one son and daughter-in-law, William and Lisa Dilly of Tioga, PA; two  daughters and a son-in-law, Teresa and George Heck of Tioga, PA, Debra Dilly Mosher of Blossburg, PA; six grandchildren, Andrew and Samantha Heck, Danielle and Dustin Mosher, Josh and Trevor Dilly; two brothers, Roy of Wellsboro, PA, Walter of Lawrenceville, PA; three sisters, Genevieve Stock of Wellsboro, PA, Betty Knapp and Helen Knapp, both of Lawrenceville, PA; and a sister-in-law, Bonnie Dilly of Tioga, PA. Friends are invited to call at the Gary W. Wilston Funeral Home, 18 N. Main St., Mansfield, PA, Wednesday, 4 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held there Thursday at 11:00 a.m. with Debra Button officiating. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.

DILLY – Billy H. Dilly, 58, of Tioga died Monday, Feb. 14, 2005 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. He was born June 5, 1946 in Mannington, W. Va., the son of Stanley and Nellie Sloan Dilly. Billy was a retiree of Ingersoll Rand, Painted Post., NY and a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church, Tioga. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, the former, Mary Smith; one son and daughter-in-law, William and Lisa Dilly of Tioga; two daughters and a son-in-law, Teresa and George Heck of Tioga, Debra Dilly Mosher of Blossburg; 6 grandchildren, Andrew and Samantha Heck, Danielle and Dustin Mosher, Josh and Trevor Dilly; two brothers, Roy of Wellsboro, Walter of Lawrenceville; three sisters, Genevieve Stock of Wellsboro, Betty Knapp, Helen Knapp, both of Lawrenceville; and a sister-in-law, Bonnie Dilly of Tioga. Friends are invited to call at the Gary W. Wilston Funeral Home, 18 N. Main St., Mansfield on Wednesday, Feb. 16 from 4-7 PM. Services will be held there Thursday, Feb. 17 at 11 AM with Debra Button officiating. Burial will be made at Tioga County Memorial Gardens. – The  Mansfield Gazette, 16 Feb. 2005

DiMUZZIO Robert
Robert DiMuzzio, age 70, of Wellsboro, PA died Thursday, July 31, 2008 at his home. He was the husband of Joyce Marie (Glover) DiMuzzio for 34 years. Robert was born on December 30, 1937 in Pittsburgh, PA, a son of Helen Hargos. He enjoyed playing piano professionally at DIgnazio Town House in Media PA, also for family and friends. Robert enjoyed listening to football, baseball, and the childrens spelling B.  Robert is survived by his wife, Joyce; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, and special friends, Bill Cranny, Pat Tomlinson, and the broadcaster of the Phillies, Harry Kallas.  A memorial service will be held at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA at a later date to be announced. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Twp.

DiMUZZIO, Robert
Age 70, of Wellsboro, PA, died July 31, 2008 at his home. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the Buckheit Funeral Chapel, 637 Main St., Mansfield, PA.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 8/1/2008

 

DOWLING Ronald John Dowling Sr.

68, of Port Clinton, OH and formerly of Blossburg, PA, died Monday, October 8, 2012 at his residence. Ronald was born on July 8, 1944 in Blossburg, PA, the son of Frank and Betty (Dowling) Baker. On January 14, 1967 in Blossburg, PA, he married Judy Weller and she survives. Ron was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force. He was a supervisor for the J. P. Ward Manufacturing Co. in Blossburg, PA for 35 years until his retirement in 2009. Ron was a member of St. Andrews Catholic Church. He loved trout fishing with his grandsons. Ron enjoyed antique cars and participating in WWII reenactments with his son. Survivors include: Wife, Judy Dowling of Port Clinton; Son, Ronald Dowling Jr. of Port Clinton; Grandsons, Thomas & Gavin Dowling; Brother, Frank Baker of Mainesburg, PA; Sisters, Roseann Kelly of Denton, MD, Barbara Griswald of Morris Run, PA and Wendy Barnes of Mansfield, PA and many loving nieces and nephews. Ron was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Thomas & Joseph Baker. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00AM, Saturday, October 27, 2012 at St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Wellsboro, PA. Interment will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Mansfield, PA. Memorial donations in memory of Ronald may be given to Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870. Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory, Port Clinton, OH is assisting the family with arrangements.     Star Gazette – October 19, 2012

 

EASTWOOD – Judy D. Williams, age 44, of Blossburg, died, October 5, 2004 at Soldiers & Sailors Hospital in Wellsboro, PA. She was born January 3, 1960, in Corning, NY, a daughter of Joseph and Gladys (Vosburg) Eastwood. Judy worked at the Blossburg School cafeteria as cashier for several years. She was an active member of the Blossburg Fire and Ambulance Auxiliary. Surviving her are her husband of 26 years, Richard; two children, Deanna (Bryan) Hale of Dauphin, PA, Richard, Jr. of Blossburg; a special grandson, Hunter Hale; brothers, Joseph Jr. of AZ, Roger of Elmira, Gary of SC and Ronald Eastwood of CA; a sister, Lucinda Merrill of Watkins Glen; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call 12-2 PM, Sunday, at the Wm. Zwicharowski Funeral Home, Blossburg, PA. Services will immediately follow at 2 PM, with Mike Hale officiating. A private burial will be held in the Tioga County Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to the family c/o, 107 S. Williamson Rd., Blossburg, PA 16912. – Elmira Star-Gazette, 7 Oct. 2004

ENGLISH - Rhoda English Frisk Ladd, 96, of Oregon, Ill., died Friday, Feb. 27, 2009, at the KSB Hospital in Dixon, Ill. Born Oct. 22, 1912, in Morris, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph and Iva Mae McCracken English. She spent most of her life in Tioga County, moving to Oregon, Ill., to live with her daughter, Donna, in 1995. Rhoda is survived by two daughters, Vera Frisk Rounds of Wellsboro, Donna White of Oregon, Ill.; two brothers, Floyd English of Westfield, Dale (Marguerite) English of Avoca, N.Y.; sisters-in-law, Billie Jean English, Lucille English, both of Westfield, and Jane English of Federal Way, Wash. She was predeceased by husbands, Herbert Frisk, William A. Ladd; sister, Vera English; brothers, James, Arnold, Dick; son-in-law, Harry G. Rounds; and step-daughter, Jackie Richar. In her life-time, she was blessed with eight grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren. Family and friends were invited to celebrate Rhoda’s life on Saturday, March 7, at 11 a.m. at St. Brides Episcopal Church in Oregon, Ill. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to the Tioga County Historical Society, P.O. Box 724, Wellsboro, Pa. 16901. - Mansfield Gazette, March 11, 2009   Note:  Rhoda may be in a columbarium in Oregon, IL but her headstone is in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.

ENT ELEANOR JEAN POLLOCK
Eleanor Jean - Age 81, of Mansfield, PA, died on Thursday, July 5, 2007, in Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. Eleanor was born on August 3, 1925 in Bloomsburg, PA, a daughter of the late Wellington and Mariam (Brink) Ent. Her husband, John L. Pollock, preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and enjoyed memberships with the VFW and Arnot Sportsmen's Club. Eleanor is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Cindy Pollock of Blossburg, PA, John and Lorraine Pollock of Mainesburg, PA; eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; and a brother, Wellington Ent of Florida. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by two brothers and sisters. At Eleanor's request there will be no services. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 South Main Street, Mansfield, PA 16933.

ESCOTT - MRS. HAROLD G. STRAIT
MANSFIELD--The funeral will be Saturday for Mrs. Dorotha Witmore Strait, 75, wife of Harold G. Strait, of 60 North Main Street.  She died Monday, Dec. 22, 1980, in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born Oct. 21, 1905, in Wellsboro, she was a daughter of Thomas and Ella Bowen Escott. She was a teacher in the Wellsboro Area School District for 30 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Mrs. Strait was a past matron of Twilight Chapter 475, Order of the Eastern Star and a past president of Delta Kappa Gamma sorority. She also was a member of Mansfield Garden Club, the Pennsylvania and National Education Assns., the Retired Teachers Assn. of Tioga and Potter Counties and the Herbert Webster American Legion Post Auxiliary, Tioga. Surviving, besides her husband, are a daughter, Mrs. James Link, of Vienna, Va; a brother, Dewain Escott, of Wellsboro; a sister, Mrs. Lucille VanDoren, of Brookline, Mass., and two grandchildren. The funeral will be at 3 pm Saturday in the church here.  Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Wellsboro. The Rev. Benjamin Nevin, her pastor, will officiate. Friends may call at Kuhl's, 819 North Main Street, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Friday.  There will be an Eastern Star memorial service at 8:45.

EVANS, David Conrad (SRGP 20790) - David C. Evans, 75, of 139 St. James Street retired district manager of the Pennsylvania Electric Co. in Mansfield died Wednesday, May 24, 1978 at his home. Mr. Evans retired in 1968 as district manager of the electric company having been employed by the firm for 46 years. He was born at Blossburg on January 11, 1903, a son of John W. and Osalena Natth Evans. Mr. Evans was a member of the Mansfield United Methodist Church. He was a member of Mansfield Lodge 247 F&AM and the Williamsport Consistory. A member of the Mansfield Library board of directors he also was a member of the General Sullivan Boy Scout Council and had received the silver beaver award from the council. He was a member of the Mansfield Lions Club and was a recipient of the club's outstanding citizen award. He was chairman of the board and a past president of the New York Penn Tier and was a member of the Mansfield Chamber of Commerce. He was former Borough Councilman and Council President and had received the Chrostwaite Award given by the PA Association of Boroughs. He was a former Chairman of the Tioga County Planning Commission. Surviving are his wife, the former Bernice Cruttenden; three sons, Leslie Evans and Gerald Calkins both of Mansfield and Tom Sinclair of Middlebury Center; a daughter, Mrs. Barbara [Byron] Shaw of Painted Post, NY; a sister, Mrs. Genevieve Hill of Norristown; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The funeral was at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Burial was in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Wellsboro. The Rev. David Weaver, his pastor officiated. - Wellsboro Gazette, May 31, 1978, p.12

 

EVANS, Leslie [SRGP 02651] - Leslie D. Evans, 89, passed away Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015, at home. Born July 26, 1926, he was the son of David and Berenice (Crittenden) Evans. Les was married on May 24, 2008, to Elizabeth (Landis) Evans, who survives.Les was a United States Army veteran and served in Europe during World War II. He was a retired professor, having taught mathematics for many years at Mansfield Junior-Senior High School and then at Mansfield University. He coached the high school basketball team for a number of years and the college golf team as well. Working with and encouraging young people brought him a great deal of fulfillment. After retirement, he enjoyed spending time with family, traveling and golfing.Besides his wife, Les is survived by his sister, Barbara (Byron) Shaw; daughter, Paula Hustead; granddaughter, Christina Hustead-Barnes; great-grandchildren, Maddie Barnes (Sean Tiffen), Max Barnes, and great-great-granddaughter, Bailey Tiffen. He is also survived by a large extended family of brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, stepchildren and grandchildren, all of whom he loved dearly. In addition to his parents, Les was preceded in death by his first wife, Clarice (Stilwell) Evans; a daughter, Nancy Evans Sabo; and his sons-in-law, Michael Sabo and Bruce Hustead. A visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 27, at the Wilston Funeral Home, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Dec. 28, at the First United Methodist Church, 67 E. Wellsboro St., Mansfield. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the First United Methodist Church in Mansfield or to Mansfield University Foundation. - Wellsboro Gazette, December 23, 2015

 

FAHSBENDER Elizabeth "Jean" Appel

87, of Middlebury Center, died Thursday, March 3, 2011, at her residence following a brief illness. Born on October 27, 1923, in Patterson, N.J., she was the daughter of the late John Julius and Elizabeth Tosh Fahsbender.  Friends are invited to attend Jean's Life Celebration on Saturday, March 5, 2011, at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Ltd., Wellsboro, with visitation from noon until 1 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Canon Gregory P. Hinton officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society , Tioga County Unit, 1948 East Third St., Williamsport, Pa. 17701.  Wellsboro Gazette – March 6, 2011

 

RAYMOND L. FARR
Raymond L. Farr, age 56 of RD Lawrenceville, Pa., died Thursday, June 7, 1973 at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro following a long illness.  Funeral service was at the Spink Funeral Home, 126 Main St., Wellsboro Monday at 2 p.m. Rev. Gordon E. Abrams officiating.  Burial was in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.  He is survived by wife, Mrs. Dorothy Smith Farr; daughters, Mrs. Henry (Emma Jean) McConnell, Tioga, Pa., Mrs. Charles (Ann) Hartman, Birdsboro, Pa., Mrs. Jerry (Marion) Doud, Lawrenceville, Pa; son, Raymond E. Farr, Lawrenceville, Pa.; stepson, Westley Smith, Birdsboro, Pa.; 14 grandchildren; sisters, Mrs. Donald (Blanche) Beechner, E. Syracuse, N.Y., Mrs. Arthur (Esther) Kinne, Liverpool, N.Y., Mrs. George (Dorothy) Cain, Mattydale, N.Y., Mrs. Robert (Alice) Stoughtner, Colorado Springs, Col., Mrs. Frank (Eleanor) Welch, Arizona; brothers, Leon Farr, Gloversville, N.Y., Edwin Farr, Clarksville, N.Y., Vernon Farr, E. Syracuse, N.Y.  Mr. Farr was born in Corning August 18, 1916, a son of Leon and Gladys Cole Farr.  He was an employee of Corning Glass Works.

 

FARRELL William G. "Bill" Farrell

82, of Wellsboro, died on Monday, Nov. 25, 2013, at his home. Born on Sept. 24, 1931, in Blossburg, he was the son of Alfred "Hap" and Gertrude (Powell) Farrell. Bill is survived by his wife, Elaine (Knaus) Farrell. Having completed a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education in 1957 at Mansfield University, Bill began his career as a teacher. He later served as Tioga County PA's Chief Probation Officer and District Court Judge retiring in 1999. Bill served with the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and the National Guard. He was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons Friendship Lodge #247 of Mansfield, the Tyoga County Country Club, Arnot Sportsman's Club, Mansfield VFW, the Wellsboro American Legion and Trinity Lutheran Church of Wellsboro. Bill was an avid golfer and hunter. In addition to his wife, Elaine, Bill is survived by three step-sons and a daughter-in-law, Chris and Christine Maynard of Cranberry Township, Jeffrey Maynard of Palmyra, Va., Jack Maynard of Palmyra, Va.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Sharon Farrell of Hornell, N.Y., Wayne Farrell of Florida; a sister-in-law, Susan Farrell of Mansfield; two nephews, Jeff (Kelly) Farrell of Mansfield, Kevin (Christine) Farrell of Strongsville, Ohio; two nieces, Jennifer Lehman of Mansfield, Beth (Brian) Loveless of Avon, Conn.; ten step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren. Bill was predeceased by his first wife, Bonalyn (Taynton) Farrell on Oct. 1, 2008, and his brother, Dr. Ronald Farrell on Jan. 19, 2002.A memorial service will be announced at a later date with the Rev. Peter LaVancher officiating. Memorial contributions may be made in Bill's memory to Trinity Lutheran Church, West Ave., Wellsboro, Pa. 16901. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Mansfield. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield is assisting the family.  MHS 1949   Wellsboro Gazette – November 27, 2013

 

FERRIS  Wenzel
Age 76, of Blair Creek Road, Little Marsh, PA, died January 17, 2008 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. He was the husband of Laura Higley Ferris whom he married April 29, 1956. Wenzel was born May 9, 1931 in Little Marsh, PA, the son of the late Joseph and Reva Davis Ferris. Wenzel was an assembler for Dresser Rand, retiring in 1993. He was a member of the Little Marsh Methodist Church, Loyal Order of the Moose #1147, Wellsboro, American Legion, Campbell, NY, and a life member of the Chatham Township Volunteer Fire Company. Surviving are his wife, Laura; daughters, Karen Steadman, Connecticut and Gail Whitney, Blossburg, PA; sons and daughters-in-law, Steven and Melody Ferris, Liberty, PA, Barry Ferris, Arnot, PA, and Brian and Angela Ferris, Covington, PA; nine grandchildren, five stepgrandchildren, five great-grandchildren; sister, Marlena Carpenter, Little Marsh, PA; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Ferris; brother-in-law, Rev. Hal Schoonover; aunt, Bernice Ferris. He was predeceased by two grandchildren, Joseph and Michael Ferris; daughter-in-law, Sandra Kilburn Ferris; sister, Sharon Schoonover; and brothers, Gerald and Leonard Ferris. Friends and family are invited to Wenzel's Life Celebration on Sunday, January 20, 2008, from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. and Monday, January 21, 2008, from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. Funeral Monday, January 21, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Kermit Shrawder officiating. A luncheon will follow at the Fire Hall in Little Marsh, PA. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. If desired, memorials may be made in his memory to the Little Marsh United Methodist Church, c/o Janet Watkins, 328 Mosher Road, Westfield, PA 16950.   Published in the Star-Gazette on 1/19/2008.

DONALD F. FISCHLER:  Long-time Wellsboro resident, Donald Fischler, 81, died at his RD#6, Wellsboro, home Monday, Aug. 24, 1987. Born April 13, 1906. in Wellsboro, he was the son of Frank and Mazie Forsythe Fischler. He was a retired employee of the Wellboro Electric Company. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and golfer, and a member of the Bake Oven Hunting Camp and Tyoga Country Club. His wife, Thyra Smith Fischler, preceded him in death Dec. 2, 1974. Survivors are his son, David M. Fischler, of Elkhorn, Wis.; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Stein, of Chillicothe, Mo., and Mrs. A. B. Gilmore, of Livonia, N.Y., three grandchildren; one niece, and one nephew. There will be no visitation and the family will provide flowers. Funeral services will be held Thursday. Aug. 27, at 11 a.m. at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro. The Rev. Jeffrey B. Cheadle, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, will officiate. Burial will b made at Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

FISH - CREELEY, Iva P.
Age 92, formerly of Mansfield, PA, died December 20, 2009 at Roseview Center, Williamsport, PA. She was born April 17, 1917 in Jackson Center, PA, the daughter of Luther & Nettie Carpenter Fish. Iva retired from the former Mansfield State College in 1984. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield, a Gold Star Mother, and a 30 year member of the Canoe Camp Post 6757 VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Iva is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, James & Judy Creeley of Williamsport, PA; 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Donna Horton of Osteen, FL, Suzanne and Lyn Daggett of Ft,. Myers, FL; 8 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Donald Fish of Wellsboro, PA, Jerome Fish of Tioga, PA; and special friend, Frank Pellegrino of Williamsport, PA. She was predeceased by her husband, William G. Creeley Sr. in 1974; 2 sons, William Jr. and Thomas; a granddaughter, Tommie Sue Daggett Cochrane; a brother, Edgar Fish; and 3 sisters, Velma Creeley, Gladys Wells, and Ava Connelly. Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA, Tuesday 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held there Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Joy Hulslander officiating. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Family will provide the flowers. Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield, 67 E. Wellsboro St., Mansfield, PA 16933; or the Canoe Camp Post 6757 VFW Ladies Auxiliary, PO Box 73, Mansfield, PA 16933.  Published in Star-Gazette on December 21, 2009

FISH, Velma N. Creeley
Velma N. Creeley formerly of Mansfield, died Saturday, March 23, 2002, at Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro. Born Nov. 30, 1914, in Wells Township, Bradford County, she was the daughter of Luther and Nettie Tombs Fish. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield and had been a waitress at several area restaurants. Preceding her in death were her husband, LeRoy, in 1981; a brother, Edgar Fish; and a sister, Ava Conley. Surviving are four daughters and sons-in-law, Virginia and Eugene Fessler of Covington, Patricia and Loren Kendrick of Mansfield, Mary Lou Dieterle of Elmira, NY, and Leona McKinney of West Melbourne, Fla.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Jerome and Kate Fish of Tioga and Donald and Martha Fish of Wellsboro; two sisters, Gladys Wells of Wellsboro and Iva Creeley of Mansfield; 18 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great grandchildren. Calling hours were held Monday, March 25 at the Wilston Funeral Home, Mansfield. Funeral services were held there Tuesday, March 26, with the Rev. Joyce Treas, her pastor, officiating. Burial was made at Tioga County Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Mansfield Ambulance Association, S. Main Street, Mansfield, Pa; or the building fund of the First United Methodist Church, 67 East Wellsboro Street, Mansfield, Pa. 1693

 

FISHER Gregory Lane Fisher, Sr.

52, was born in Wellsboro, March 15, 1961. He died Friday, Sept. 20, 2013, of heart failure, at The Heart of Florida Hospital in Haines City, Fla. He moved to Davenport, Fla. in 1988. Gregory worked in construction and became a certified welder. He is survived by his father, Daniel H. Fisher of Wellsboro; mother, Marlene D. Lorenz of Davenport, Fla.; son, Gregory Lane Fisher, Jr. of Florida; sisters, Marlee Clayton of Florida, Cherri Lorenz of Florida, Sheila Wells of Florida; brother, Gary Fisher of Michigan, and many uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, great-nephews, great-nieces, and cousins on both sides of the Fisher and Lorenz families. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Oct., 19, at 4:30 p.m., at the Marsh Creek Baptist Church officiated by Alan Dutcher of New York. His final resting place will be at Tioga County Memorial Gardens in Mansfield.   Wellsboro Gazette – October 10, 2013

 

NYHL FITZWATER age 92 of 607 W. Main St., Elkland, PA, Sunday, December 1, 2002 at the Carleton Senior Care Home, 10 West Avenue, Wellsboro, PA.  He was born February 11, 1911 in Canton, PA, the son of Raymond & Cora Morgan Fitzwater.  He was an owner & operator of a feed store in Lawrenceville, PA in the late 40s & 50’s.  He was an owner & operator of an Esso Gas Station in Lawrenceville, PA in the late 50’s.  He was employed by the PA Highway Dept. for several years.  He was employed by the state of PA at Mansfield University until his retirement in 1974.  He was a life member of the Lawrenceville Vo. Fire Dept., & the CV Rod & Gun Club.  He was a member of the Snowmobile Club, Knoxville, PA, the National Rifle Association, Elkland Moose Lodge #746 & Osceola Lodge #421 F & AM.  He was a lifetime bowler until the age of 88, an avid hunter and he loved wood working and coin collecting.  Survived by stepsons, Edward Haslund & wife, Betty, Elkland, PA, Bernard Haslund, Elkland, PA; grandchildren, Debra & Andy Orchowski, Elkland, PA, Edward Haslund, Jr. Newark, NY, David Haslund, Tioga, PA, Tracy Haslund, Elkland, PA; great-grandchildren, Andrea, Cody & Kendra Orchowski, Elkland, PA, Sarah & Evan Haslund, Newark, NY, Breanne, David Jr., Allison & Katie Haslund, Tioga, PA; several nieces & nephews; special neighbors; Frank “Zig” & Patsy Siciliano, Kurt & Mary Krissler.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Hartman Fitzwater, March 14, 1994 & brothers, Robert & Daniel Fitzwater & sister, Dorothy.  Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., 214 West Main St., Elkland, PA Wednesday, from 2-4 & 7-8 p.m., where funeral services will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. at the conclusion of the visitation.  Rev. Lloyd Payne officiating.  Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Twp., PA.  The family respectfully declines flowers.  Memorial donations may be made to the Lawrenceville Vol. Ambulance Association & the Valley Community Ambulance Association in Nyhl’s memory.  –Elmira Star Gazette.

FLEATA - Greer, Fleata (Owlett)
86, of Broad Acres Nursing Home, formerly of Blossburg Riverside Park where she lived for nearly 20 years died Monday, Oct. 14. Born April 15, 1916, in Covington, daughter of Rexford and Lulu Owlett. Fleata retired from American Dade Corporation, Miami, Fla., in 1980. She was a lifelong member of the Covington Church of Christ and Lucy Rebekah Lodge, and she served many years as President of Blossburg Riverside Tenants Association. Surviving are four children, Joyce (Warren) Tinney of Valdosta, Ga., Phyllis Morton of Auburndale, Fla., Pete Greer of Mansfield and William ( Diane) Greer of Blossburg; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; three great-great- grandchildren; a brother Omar Owlett of Blossburg; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters. Friends will be received Tuesday from 7 to 9 pm, at the Freeburg Funeral Home, 120 North Williamson Road, Blossburg. Funeral services will be held 11 am, Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Kirk D. Smethers officiating. Burial will take place at the Tioga Memorial Gardens.

GARY L. FLEMING, 43, 0f Blossburg, died Aug. 5, 1986, as a result of a motor vehicle accident on Rt. 15, near Lawrenceville.  Mr. Fleming was born Nov. 16, 1942, in Sayre, the son of  Donald and Marcia Gates Fleming.  He was a truck driver-deliveryman, employed by the Blossburg Beverage Company.  He was a member of the Canton Moose Lodge #429, a social member of the American Legion at Morris Run and the Blossburg American Legion.  Surviving are his wife of 21 years, the former Janet McNeal; one daughter, Miss Joyce Fleming at home; two sons, Airman Timothy Fleming of Griffis Air Force Base, Rome, NY, and Gordon Fleming at home; his mother, Mrs. Marcie Jenkins of Granville Summit RD 1; three brothers, Clarence “Bucky” Fleming of Lowman, NY, David Fleming of Elmira, and Dale Jenkins of Exter, NH; a father and mother-in-law, Clarence and Erma Wilcox of Canton.  He was preceded in death by his step-father, Gordon J. Jenkins, April 19, 1984.  Funeral services were held Friday from the Adams-Morse and Kleese Funeral home, Blossburg, with the Rev. Duane Taylor officiating.  Burial was in Tioga Memorial Gardens.  –Canton Independent Sentinel.

FLEMING -  Nina Mae Baker, after a long fought battle with terminal cancer, diedat her home surrounded by her loved ones, December 12, 2008. She was born October 9, 1933 in Towanda, PA. Nina was predeceased by her loving husband Stephen Baker with whom she shared close to 50 years of marriage. Those who touched her life were dearly remembered by a continuous stream of all occasion and holiday cards. She cherished her loving children, grandchildren, family and friends. Daughters; Dorene Ackley, Teresa (Henry) Kuznar, Bonnie (Peter) Healy, Mary (Stacy) Bechtel; grandchildren; Stephen Wilcox, Henry, Roxanne and Kevin Kuznar, Sean and Tara Healy, and Gunner Bechtel. Thank You to all the doctors, nurses, care givers and agencies that helped to keep mom at home for the duration of her illness. A special thank you is given to her PCA and friend Kathy Tice. Nina will be remembered for her love of crossword puzzles, solitaire and her frequent twenty-five cent bet on the game. A person of willful character, endearing faith and a caring soul, she will be missed dearly. Private services will be held at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service 130 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA.

MICHAEL SEAN FOCHT: Michael Sean Focht, two-day-old son of Marvin and Carol Ham Focht, of 76 Fellows Ave., Wellsboro, died at 11:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, 1972, in the Divine Providence Hospital, Williamsport. Surviving, besides his parents, are his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leland Ham, of East Peoria, Ill., and Mr. and Mrs. William L. Focht, of Wellsboro; great-grandmother, Mrs. Amanda Dietrich, of Sorento, Ill., and great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin B. Focht, of Wellsboro. A private funeral was held on Thursday at Tussey’s, 139 Main Street. Burial was in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. The Rev. R. Blair Moffett, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, officiated.

JAMES EDWARD FORREST - On March 1, 2014, James Edward Forrest of Troy passed away quietly at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. He was 75 years of age. Born Sept. 13, 1939 in Elmira, N.Y., he was the son of James and Naomi (Porter) Forrest. James was raised on a farm in Columbia Cross Roads and attended the Troy Area schools, graduating from Troy High School with the Class of 1956. Following high school he served with the U.S. Army, and when he returned to civilian life was employed at the Westinghouse plant in Horseheads until that facility closed. Later, James worked for the Wolfe Egg Farm and eventually was employed as a postal deliveryman. In retirement James was an active volunteer in the Troy community. For nine years he delivered meals on wheels for the Troy Food Pantry. He was active in the Sylvania Lions Club, eventually serving as president. James was also a man of strong Christian convictions and was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Troy where he served many years as a deacon. In his free time James enjoyed reading, watching television and spending time with his family. Surviving are his beloved wife, Julia, at home, whom he married June 4, 1988; son, James (and Diane) Jackson of Tom's River, N.J.; daughters, Debbie Campbell, Cindy (and Scott) Larcombe, and Laurie (and Richard) Packer, all of Mainesburg; brother, David (and Sally) Forrest of Mansfield; sisters, Donna (and Richard) Brass of Woodhall, N.Y., Shirley Forrest of Elmira, Eunice (and Arthur) Wilston and Pearl (and Fred) Stroud, all of Troy; as well as several grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Naomi Forrest; sister, Lorraine Geiger; and nephew, Daniel Stroud. Calling hours will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, March 7, at the First Baptist Church of Troy. Service will be at 1 p.m. with Rev. Garry Zuber officiating. Interment will follow in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Professional services have been entrusted to Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, 94 N. Center St., Canton. –Towanda Daily Review 3/4/2014

FOSTER, LEONARD E:  TROY — Leonard E. Foster, 77, of Fallbrook Road, Troy, died Wednesday, March 31, 1999, at Troy Community Hospital. He was a self-employed school bus owner and operator for the Troy Area School District until his retirement in 1987. In earlier years he was employed by Massey-Harrison Farm Equipment as a salesman traveling to dealerships in eastern Pennsylvania and New York states. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Sheriffs Association, the East Prey International Order of the Odd Fellows and the Canton Moose Lodge. He was a 1939 graduate of Troy High School. Born May 18, 1921 in Leona, he was a son of Elijah and Lydia Jones Foster. Surviving are his wife, of 57 years, Phyllis VanHorn Foster, at home; two sons, Lyle of Troy RR and Larry of Canton RR; a daughter Debbie of Philadelphia; three brothers, John of Sayre, Allen of Vestal, N.Y. and Harold of Granville Summit; four grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister Una Fazekas in 1998. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Peppers, Springbrook Drive, Canton, with the Rev. Kenneth Marpel, pastor of the Austinville Union Church, officiating. Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday.

 

FRANK Richard M

Wellsboro Gazette – November 7, 1990

Richard M Frank, 79, of 24 West Elmira Street, Mansfield, died Tuesday, Nov 6, 1990, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.  Born May 26, 1911, in Woodstock, IL, he was the son of John and Matilda Dockweilder Frank.  He was a member of the Lambs Creek Bible Church and a retired employee of Remington Rand in Elmira, NY, after 22 years of employment. He was also employed at the former Mansfield State College until 1969.  He had been an avid fisherman. Preceding him m death were his wife of 47 years, the former Beatrice Warters on Oct 16, 1979, and one great-grandson.  He is survived by sons and daughters-in-law Glen and Erma Frank of Millerton; Dean and Patricia Frank, of Mansfield; one daughter and son-in-law Jean and Verne Doud of Mansfield, sisters Ruth Thomas of Norton, Ohio; Ethel Verbanic of Elmira Heights, NY;  brothers, Raymond Sumner of Mansfield, and Omer Sumner of Millerton, 12 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren.   Friends may call at the Scureman Funeral Home. 130 South Main Street Mansfield, Thursday, Nov, 8, at 2 p m to 4 p m and 7 pm to 9 p m.  Funeral services will be held there on Friday, Nov 9, at 1 p m.  The Rev Donald Newkirk, his pastor officiating. Burial will be made at Tioga County Memorial Gardens in Charleston Township.

 

FRIENDS –FLORENCE LORRAINE LANINGER.  Age 68, of R.D. 1, Lawrenceville, PA, Sunday, February 15, 20004 at the Carleton Senior Care Home, Wellsboro, PA  She was born October 27, 1935 in Caton, NY, the daughter of Lewis and Mary Sims Friends.  She was a homemaker.  She was a member of the Ladies Aux. Of the Lawrenceville Fired Dept. and the Rebekah Lodge.  She was a member of the Calvary United Methodist Church and was a Sunday School Teacher of many years.  She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Ann Marie Laninger, Campbell, NY; grandsons, Jeremy and Janson Laninger, Campbell, NY; sisters, Helen Welch, FL, Ida Ameigh, Watkins Glen, NY, Arvilla Wilson, Phelps, NY, Mert Baum, FL; brothers, Henry friends, Elmira, NY, Donald Friends, NY; “special nephew,” Glen Friends, Little Rock, AK; and “Canine Companion,” Bowser”; and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond on December 14, 2002.  Family and friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home Inc., 214 West Main St., Elkland, PA, Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., where funeral services will be conducted on Friday at 11 a.m. Rev. Gary Weaver Officiating.  Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Wellsboro, PA.  Memorial donations may be made to the Carleton Senior Care Home in c/o Larry Laninger, 8980 Rt. 414, Campbell, NY 14821.

Arline Gabriela FROST:  MANSFIELD — Arline Gabriela Frost, infant daughter of Mark S. and Olga L. Arriaga Montes Frost of this borough, died Monday, April 12, 1999, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. She was born the day before in Wellsboro. Surviving besides her parents, are her twin sister, Jacaline Karyna Frost, and a brother, Orlando Chase Alexander Frost, both at home; her grandparents, Herbert and Susie Frost of Wellsboro and Maria Anicia Montes de Arriaga of Nuevo Laredo, Tampa, Mexico; and her great-grandmother, Jauna Gonzales of Laredo, Texas. The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Tussey-Mosher's, 139 Main St., Wellsboro with Pastors Rich Harris an Jeff Clark officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.

FULKROD – Amanda Powers Fulkrod, age 20 months, of RD3, Mansfield, PA, died Saturday, February 13, 1988. Friends may call at the Scuremen Funeral Home, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA, Monday, 2-4 and 7-8:30 PM, the Rev. David B. Bauman officiating. Burial, Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Survived by mother, Misty Powers; brother, David at home; maternal grandparents, Joseph and Jean Powers of Mansfield; maternal great grandmother, Alice Frost of Mansfield, PA paternal great grandmother, Catherine Guy of Scranton, PA; several aunts and uncles. She was born June 1, 1986, in Wellsboro, PA.

GEORGE W. GABRIELSON:  Funeral services were held on Friday for George W. Gabrielson, 79, of 290 North Main Street, Mansfield, who died Tuesday, Oct. 23, 1973, in the Williamsport Hospital. He was born Dec. 13, 1893, in Patton, Cambria County, a son of Gus and Alma Sandburg Gabrielson. Mr. Gabrielson was a member of the Mansfield United Methodist Church. Mr. Gabrielson retired after 23 years of service as a state police officer. At one time, he was in charge of the Mansfield substation. Following his retirement, he was employed 14 years by the former Pennsylvania Department of Highways. He was a member of the Eagles and Red Men, both of Patton. Surviving are his wife, the former Meriam Carpenter; a daughter, Miss Sheila, at home; a sister, Mrs. Carl Huber, of Patton, and four brothers, Gus, of Coalport, Andrew of Detroit, Mich., and Harold and Edward, both of Patton. The funeral was held on Friday at the Kuhl Funeral Home, 18 North Main Street. Burial was in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Wellsboro. The Rev. Richard Brenneman, his pastor, officiated.

RALPH P. GAIGE, 79, formerly of Canton died Feb. 15, 2007 at Troy Community Hospital.  Born July 13, 1927 in Geneva, NY, he was the son of Perry and Hilda Richardson Gaige.  He was a retiree of Agway and a World War II Navy Veteran, was a member of the Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ) of Canton.  Surviving are his wife, the former V. Grace Hungerford; sons, Michael, Westbrook, ME and Greg, Harrisburg, PA; daughter, Susan West, Hughesville, PA and five grandchildren.  Funeral services were held February 19 at the Gary W. Wilston Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Morris, his pastor officiating.  Burial was in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.  –Canton Independent Sentinel

GARRISON - Belz, Carrie Mae
Age 73 of RD2 Tioga, PA, died Monday, January 24, 1977 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. She was born July 18, 1903 in Lowman, NY, daughter of Clyde and Edith Freeman Garrison. She was a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church, Tioga, and the widow of Carl Belz. Surviving are four sons, John of RD2 Tioga, William of Newark, Delaware, Carl (Jim)  of RD 1, Tioga and Gary of RD2, Tioga; two daughters, Mrs. Russell (Lila) Cummings, of Sullivanville, NY, and Mrs. Gene (Hazel) Jones of Tampa, Fl; two sisters, Miss Mertie Garrison of Breesport, NY, and Mrs. Rubin ( Margaret) Cummings of Breesport, NY; one brother, Horace Garrison of Bath, NY; 19 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to call at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield on Wednesday, January 26 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The funeral will be held there on Thursday, January 27,   1977 at 11 am, with the Reverend Charles Jones officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Township.

GARRISON – Noted businessman succumbs after brief illness – Lewis M. Garrison, 61, of 75 Central Ave., Wellsboro, died Saturday, Dec. 9, 1989 at his home after a brief illness. Born Oct. 13, 1928 in Mansfield, he was the son of Merle F. and E. Genevieve Benedict Garrison. He was owner and operator of Garrison’s Men’s Shop on Main Street in Wellsboro. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict and served in 103rd Medical Battalion. He was also a member of the First Baptist Church, Wellsboro. Surviving are his wife, Joyce Hilfiger Garrison; daughter and son-in-law, Branda and Donald Abplanalp of Wellsboro RD3; son and daughter-in-law, Alan and Jennifer Garrison of Wellsboro RD6; father, Merle F. Garrison of Mansfield; brother and sister-in-law, K. Benedict and Lois Garrison of Mansfield; sister and brother-in-law, Anne and Gerald Calkins of Mansfield; 2 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours were held at the First Baptist Church, 25 Central Ave., Wellsboro, Sunday, Dec. 10 from 2-5 PM and Monday, Dec. 11, from 10-11AM. Services were held at the church Monday, Dec. 11 at 11 AM Rev. C. Wayne Diffenderfer and Rev. Ronald Grimley officiated. Family provided the flowers. Burial was made at the Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made in his honor to the First Baptist Church Organ Fund. Arrangements were made by the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main St., Wellsboro.

GARRISON – Merle F. Garrison, age 88, of North Port, FL and Mansfield, PA, died February 9, 1990 at his home in Mansfield. Friends are invited to call at the Wilston Funeral Home, 18 N. Main St., Mansfield, PA, Saturday, 5-8 PM, Friendship Lodge #247 F & AM will conduct services there at 7 PM. Funeral will be held there Sunday at 2 PM. The Rev. Thomas Searfoss officiating. Burial, Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Family will provide flowers, Memorial Contribution in Mr. Garrison’s memory may be made to the Endowment Fund of the First United Methodist Church, North Academy St., Mansfield, PA. Survived by one son and daughter-in-law, K. Benedict & Lois Garrison of Mansfield; one daughter and son-in-law, Gerald and Anne Calkins of Mansfield; one daughter-in-law, Joyce Garrison of Wellsboro, PA; 9 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Genevieve Benedict, Sept. 13, 1985 and a son, Lewis on Dec. 9, 1989. Mr. Garrison was born June 6, 1901 in Jobs Corners, PA, the son of Freeman & Ada French Garrison. He was the retired owner of Garrison’s Men’s Store in Mansfield; a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield; Friendship Lodge, #247, F & AM; the Williamsport Consistory and the Wilkes-Barre Shrine Club.   MHS 1921

 

GEE Henry D. Gee

83, of Wellsboro, died on Thursday, April 28, 2011. He was born on Sept. 27, 1927, in Tioga, a son of the late Olin J. and Alma (Benson) Gee.  Henry was a World War II veteran serving with the United States Army in the European Theater of Operations. He was married to Norma L. (Grinnell) Gee. Mr. Gee was employed by DCNR for 45 years until his retirement. He was a member of the Mountain View Baptist Church, enjoyed hunting, fishing, and anything outdoors. He loved spending time with his grandchildren.  Henry is survived by his wife, Norma; son, David L. Gee of Alabama; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Rick Brown of Wellsboro nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his nine brothers and sisters.   A memorial service will be held at a later date. Interment will be in the Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Mansfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society . Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., Wellsboro.   Wellsboro Gazette – April 30, 2011   

 

GEE MARJORIE MIRANDA DIXON
Marjorie Miranda (Gee) Farr Age 79, a resident of The Green Home and formerly of Lawrenceville, PA, died Thursday, June 8, 2006, at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro, PA. Marjorie was the wife of the late Russell Farr, the late Robert Dixon and she was preceded in death by a special companion of 15 years, Daniel Yatsko. Marjorie was born on March 9, 1927 in Nelson, PA, the daughter of James and Mable (Case) Gee. She had been a farmer and caretaker for many years. Marjorie was a member of the Calvary United Methodist Church. Marjorie is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, James and Lorraine Farr; a daughter, Norma Jean Hagar, all of Lawrenceville, PA; five grandchildren, Brian Whittle, Jimmy Whittle, Matthew Whittle, Scott Farr, Todd Farr; and seven great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, June 12, 2006, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will be held immediately following the viewing on Monday, June 12, 2006, at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. William Lusk officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston, Twp.

GEE - Marjorie Miranda Gee Farr Dixon, 79, a resident of The Green Home and formerly of Lawrenceville, died Thursday, June 8, 2006 at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. She was the wife of the late Russell Farr and the late Robert Dixon. She was preceded in death by a special companion of 15 years, Daniel Yatsko. Marjorie was born March 9, 1927 in Nelson, the daughter of James and Mabel Case Gee. She had been a farmer and caretaker for many years. Marjorie was a member of the Calvary United Methodist Church. Marjorie is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, James and Lorraine Farr; daughter, Norma Jean Hagar, all of Lawrenceville; five grandchildren, Brian Whittle, Jimmy Whittle, Matthew Whittle, Scott Farr, Todd Farr; and seven great grandchildren. Family and friends were invited to call Monday, June 12 at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Mansfield. Funeral services were held immediately following the viewing with Rev. William Lusk officiating. Burial was made in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Township. - Mansfield Gazette, June 14, 2006, p.6A

GEE, Myrtie - Mrs. Jerome F. Niles
Mrs. Myrtie L. Niles, 62 [PLEASE NOTE:  this age does not match up with her birth date as recorded later in the article as 10/10/23], wife of Jerome F. Niles, of Wellsboro  RD 3, died Thursday, Dec. 12, 1974, in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness. She had served as foster parent to over 125 children during the past several years. Born Oct. 10, 1923, in Wellsboro, she was a daughter of Lewis and Cordelia Wilcox Gee. She was a member of Antrim Baptist Church, Wellsboro RD 1. Mrs. Niles was also a member of the Mary Wells Chapter, order of the Eastern Star. She was a 4-H leader In the Wellsboro for many years. Surviving, besides her husband, are two daughters, Mrs. Frances Dewey, of Syracuse, N.Y., and Mrs. Phyllis Hazelton, of Wellsboro; two sons, Lewis F., of Wellsboro RD 2, and the Rev. George J., of Wellsboro RD 3, 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The funeral was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 14 at the Tussey Funeral Home. Burial was in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. The Rev. S. Wade Stewart, pastor of First Baptist Church, officiated.

 

GEE Ruth L. Heysham

Ruth L. Age 81 of RD Nelson, PA, died Saturday, August 4, 2001 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, PA Wednesday 6-8 PM where funeral services will be held at 8:00 PM. Rev. L.D. Maxson officiating. Burial in Tioga Co. Memorial Gardens, R.D. Wellsboro, PA.

 

GEROW Norma R
Wellsboro Gazette - December 16, 1992
Norma R. Plumley, 66, of Wellsboro RR 6 died Friday, Dec. 11, 1992, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro.  Born Feb. 28, 1926, in Catlin Hollow, she was the daughter of Gale and Marietta Clark Gerow.  She was a member of the Moose Lodge #1147 Ladies Auxiliary in Wellsboro.  A lifelong resident of Tioga County, she was an inspector packer for the Corning Glass Works former Wellsboro division and a homemaker.  She enjoyed sewing and bowling, and was a member of various sewing clubs and coached junior bowling. She was a Cub Scout Den mother for four years.  She was the wife of Ward L. Plumley with whom she celebrated 49 years of marriage on July 3, 1992.  Surviving besides her husband are one son and daughter-in-law, Dale A. and Karen E. Plumley of Wellsboro; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Ardys and Harry Hazelton of Wellsboro, Eloise and Raymond Drew of Millport, N.Y.   Lucille Beeman of Edgewater, Fla., and Ethlyn Goodwin of Wellsboro; grandchildren, Luke and Crystal Plumley, both of Wellsboro. Friends called at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro, on Tuesday, Dec. 15.  Services were held there Tuesday, Dec. 15, with the Rev. Eugene A. Charsky officiating.  Burial was made at the Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Township.

GILES Lena Alta Wood (SRGP 02078)
Age 91, of Mansfield, PA, died Thursday, September 2, 2010 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. Lena was born February 3, 1919 in Roseville, PA, a daughter of Ira and Eula (Brace) Giles. She was the wife of the late Joe L. Wood. Lena was a member of the Mansfield United Methodist Church. Lena is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph and Donna Wood of Lawrenceville, PA, Arland and Diane Wood of Blossburg, PA, Gary and Debbie Wood of Correyville, PA; two daughters and a son-in-law, Joan and Paul Coldiron of Mesquite, TX, Sylvia Welch of Mansfield, PA; 16 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; one sister, Myra Smith of Elmira, NY. She was predeceased by her husband, Joe; one sister, Lettie Mitchell; two daughters, Christine Snyder and Patricia McCoy. Family and friends are invited to call on Sunday, September 5, 2010 from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. at the funeral home with Rev. Joy Hulslander officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, 61 Memorial Gardens Rd., Mansfield, PA. - Elmira Star Gazette, September 4, 2010

GILLUM Dr. David F.
72, of Wellsboro, PA, died February 26, 2010 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, surrounded by his loved ones. Born March 11, 1937 to Frank and Marion Gillum in Gloversville, NY, Dr. Gillum graduated from Cheltenham HS, Dickenson College and Temple Medical School. He served our country in the Army during the Viet Nam Conflict, and after his discharge he served the Wellsboro community as a family practice physician first in his own practice then with the Guthrie Medical Group. Dr. Gillum was a member of Wellsboro Jaycees, Rotary (a Paul Harris Fellow), Tioga County Medical Association, Academy of Family Practices, PA Medical Society, American Cancer Society , American Red Cross, Tioga County Photography Club, and the Wellsboro First Presbyterian Church where he sang in the choir and initiated the Health Ministries Committee. He also enjoyed camping and photography. On October 20, 1962 David married Marilyn Ehring, who survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Cheryl (John) Mills of DeWitt, MI, Beverly (Rodney Singleton) Willsea of Madison, NJ, and Michele (Stephen) Duffy of Wellsboro; and six grandchildren, Ashlee Peachey, Alexander and Aidan Moore of Wellsboro, Kasey Cloos of DeWitt, MI, and Aaron and Ryan Willsea of Madison, NJ; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and grand-nieces and nephews. His parents preceded him in death. Dr. Gillum's Life Celebration will be Monday March 1 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home Ltd., 139 Main St., Wellsboro, PA 16901 "a Life Celebration Home", the funeral will be held Tuesday March 2, 11 a.m. at the Wellsboro First Presbyterian Church, 130 Main St., Wellsboro, PA. Burial at Tioga County Memorial Gardens. If desired, donations in his name may be made to: American Cancer Society Tioga Co. Unit, 1948 East 3rd Street, Williamsport, PA 17701; or the Wellsboro First Presbyterian Church, 130 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901. - Elmira Star Gazette, Mar.1.2010

GLEASON –MRS. LEONA G. ZIMMER BUCKEL, 82 of 58 W. Union St., Canton, Pa. died March 16, 1994 in the Troy Community Hospital, Troy following an extended illness.  Mrs. Buckel was born July 3, 1911 at Wellsboro, Tioga County, Pa. a daughter of Henry and Lena Gleason.  Leona was a homemaker.  Her memberships included the First Baptist Church in Seminole, Fla. and the Order of the Eastern Star, Canton Lodge No. 71.  Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, David L. and Donna Zimmer of Canton; daughter and son-in-law, Marie and Percy White of Seminole, Fla., daughter, Ms. Juanita Stull of Batavia, N.Y.; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Ruth Husted of Lindley, N.Y.; nieces, nephews and cousins.  Predeceasing her was her first husband, David L. Zimmer in 1984.  A memorial service will be conducted from the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, 40 North Center St., Canton on Sunday at 2 p.m. the Rev. Jasper Smith, retired Methodist minister will officiate.  Interment will be in the Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Township, Tioga County PA.  Expressions of sympathy may be directed to the Troy Community Hospital Memorial Fund in Mrs. Buckel’s memory.  –Towanda Daily Review

 

GLOVER Joyce Marie DiMuzzio

Joyce Marie DiMuzzio, age 76, of Wellsboro, PA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 27, 2012. She was born May 9, 1936 in Union Twp., Tioga County, PA, a daughter of Raymond and Leola Grace (Rogers) Glover. Joyce was the wife of the late Robert DiMuzzio who died July 31, 2008. She attended Omaha Bible Institute for two years, after graduation from Wyandotte High School, where she was pursuing a degree, but was called home to assist with childcare when her mother sustained a serious injury. Joyce was employed for 17 years at the Towne House in Media, PA where she met her husband. She previously worked for Provident Mutual Life Insurance Co. in Philadelphia as a data processor, and at Delaware County Memorial Hospital as a Nurse’s Assistant. Joyce was a devoted wife, daughter, sister and Aunt, who loved to do colored pencil renderings, quilting and scrap booking. She had a green thumb, wrote beautiful poetry and was a superb cook.  Joyce is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, William James and Janice Glover of Virginia; 4 sisters and brothers-in-law, Gwendolynne Mae and Thomas Mann of Clayton, NC; Leola Lee Grace and Daniel Stadler of Clayton, NC; Ruth Elisabeth and Russell Warren of Raleigh, NC; and Pauline Esther Werline of Grand Prairie, TX; numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Robert, and her older sister, Rayona Joan Perry.  Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Mansfield, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA is assisting the family.  Wellsboro Gazette – July 29, 2012

 

ARTHUR L. GOODWIN
Arthur L. Goodwin, 82, of Tioga RR 2 died Thursday, Feb. 15, 2001, at  Arnot-Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, N.Y.  Born Sept. 20, 1918, in Galeton, he was the son of Daniel P. and Elizabeth  Reynolds Goodwin.   He worked as a serviceman for North Penn Gas Co. for many years. He was a  member of Mt. Zion Full Gospel Church, Wellsboro, and enjoyed camping.   Surviving are his wife, Grace; one son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Donna  Goodwin of Elmira, N.Y.; one daughter, Beth Goodwin of Tioga; grandchildren,  Melissa and Gary Bisel of Nelson and Amy and Tim Sandell of Ephrata;  great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Shane Bisel, and Katarina Sandell; two sisters, Julia Knecht of Galeton and Maxine Neefe of Galeton; brother-in-law, William  Walters of Elkland; sister-in-law, Sally McGrain of Pine City, N.Y.; several nieces, nephews and cousins.    Calling hours were held Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland.  Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 18, at the Mt. Zion Full Gospel Church, Wellsboro, with the Rev. Ricke Harris officiating.   Burial was made at Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Wellsboro.   Memorial donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation of Central PA, Box 3109, Harrisburg, Pa. 17105 or Arnot-Ogden Dialysis Center in care  of the Arnot Ogden Medical Center.

ALEXANDER GORDA, JR.: Alexander Gorda, Jr., 58, of 6 Antrim Street, Wellsboro, died Wednesday, September 9, at his home following a brief illness. He was born April 26, 1929, at Throop, the son of Alexander, Sr. and Anna Nemorivich Gorda. Mr. Gorda was a member of Moose Lodge #1147 and a social member of the Wellsboro Veterans of Foreign Wars.  Surviving are his wife, the former Viola Tillotson; a son, Michael of Binghamton, N.Y.; three daughters, Mrs. Karen Tsoucalas of Long Island. N.Y.; Mrs. Kathy Troisi of Tioga, and Jennifer Gorda, at home; a stepdaughter. Mrs. Patricia Dean of Wellsboro; two stepsons, Timothy Alexander of Danbury, CT. and Harold Alexander, Jr. of Richmond. Va.; two brothers, Pete Gorda and Paul Gorda, both of Wellsboro; two sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Bailey of Binghamton, N.Y.; and Lovey Cunningham of Elmira. N.Y.; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro. The Rev. George Lineker, pastor of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, officiated. Burial was made in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.

GRANTIER –HAZEL E. ALLEN, age 72, of Horseshoe Drive, Annville, PA formerly of Wellsboro, PA died March 15, 2003 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon, PA.  Born January 10, 1931 in Canton, PA she was the daughter of the late John A. and Kayoka Rutty Grantier.  She retired from Farm Credit Service in Wellsboro, PA after 25 years.  She was a member of the Christ United Church of Christ, Annville, PA.  She enjoyed gardening and bird watching.  She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Debra K. and Richard A. Robinson, Palmyra, PA; two granddaughters, Beth Grieco and Emily Robinson.  She was predeceased by a son, Jack Allen in 1993.  Friends and family are invited to Hazel’s Life Celebration on Wednesday, March 19, 2003 from 1:00 to 2:oo PM at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a “Life Celebration Home”, 139 Main St., Wellsboro, PA.  Funeral service to follow at 2:00 PM.  Rev. Mark Shover will officiate.  Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. –Elmira Star Gazette.

JOHN A. GRANTIER, 87, Wellsboro RD 7, and a former area resident, died March 4, 1990, in Soldiers and Sailors Hospital.  Mr. Grantier was born October 5, 1902, in Montana, a son of Landry and Lena Johnson Grantier.  He was a retired farmer.  Survivors include: his wife, the former Kaoka Rutty; a daughter, Hazel Allen, Wellsboro, RD 3; two brothers, Ernest, Elmira, NY, and Bert, in Montana; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins.  The funeral will be held at the convenience of the family at Tussey-Mosher’s Funeral Home, Wellsboro.  Burial will be in Tioga county Memorial Gardens, with Rev. Eugene A. Charsky officiating.  There will be no visitation.  The family will provide the flowers.

GRIFFIN - Elsie Mae Griffin Robinson, of Wellsboro, died Saturday, May 16, 2009, at The Green Home. She was the wife of the late Harry L. Robinson, Sr. Elsie was born in Smyrna, Del., the daughter of the late Charles M. and Ethel E. Sherwood Griffin. She was a housewife and member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary in Troy. Surviving are daughter and son-in-law, Diane J. and Richard L. Bentley of Mansfield; sons and daughter-in-law, Harry L. Robinson, Jr. of Wellsboro, David L. and Diana L. Robinson of Middlebury Center; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter-in-law, Mary Jo Robinson, on Jan. 11, 2008. There will be no visitation. A private family service will be held with Rev. Eugene Charsky officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. If desired, memorials may be made in her memory to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a “Life Celebration Home,” 139 Main St., Wellsboro. - Mansfield Gazette, May 20, 2009

GRIFFIN WALTER A.
WELLSBORO — Walter A. Griffin, 80, of 8 Lee St., Pine Valley, N.Y., formerly of Little Marsh, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 1997, in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. His wife, the former Elsie E. Wood, died in February 1991. He lived in Little Marsh for most of his life, before moving to Pine Valley 18 months ago. Griffin retired from Corning Glass Works, Corning, N.Y., in 1978 after 26 years’ employment. He was an Army veteran of World War II.  Born Sept. 12, 1917, in Sabinsville, he was a son of Elmer and Lula Moss Griffin. Surviving are four sons, Darryel of Little Marsh, Walter "Butch" A. Jr. of Winter Haven, Fla., David of Geneva, Ohio, and Steven of Mobile, Ala.; a daughter, Sandra Macias of Johnstown, Colo.; a brother, Willard Spencer of Osceola, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A son, Fred, died in 1971. The funeral will be at 11 am. Monday at Tussey-Mosher’s, 139 Main St., with the Rev. Darwin Cranmer officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Township. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday.

GRINNELL –EILEEN V. 86 of Mansfield, PA, November 24, 2002 at the Green Home, Wellsboro, PA.  She was born March 25, 1916 in Millerton, PA, the daughter of Lorenzo & Mertie Grinnell.  Eileen was a retiree of the American a retiree of the American LaFrance and a member of the Welsh Settlement Church of Christ.  She is survived by 3 daughters & sons-in-law, Barbara & Ernest Woodward of Leesburg, FL, Phyllis & William Taylor of Elmira, NY, Sharon & Charles Schmitt of Leesburg, FL, 16 grandchildren & several great-grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond in 1997, a son Darwin, a brother, Russell Grinnell and a sister, Mildred Jennings.  There will be no prior viewing.  Funeral services will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. at the Wilston Funeral home, 18 N. Main St., Mansfield, PA with Rev. Darwin Cranmer officiating.  Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Eileen’s memory may be made to the Welsh Settlement Church of Christ at PO Box 543, Wellsboro, PA.  –Elmira Star gazette

GRISWOLD - Reese C. Griswold, age 43 of Westernville, NY died on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 1987 unexpectedly. He was a native of Elmira, 1961 graduate of Southside High School, retired Master Sergeant from 21 years in the US Army including service in Viet Nam. He was an avid aviation enthusiast, a pilot and a sportsman. He is survived by wife, Lucille Eddy Griswold, daughter Amy; son, Reese Jr., at home; daughter Mary of Philadelphia, PA; son Charles of Alfred, NY; stepson, Steven and family with the US Army in Germany; 1 grandson; parents, Richard and Mary Griswold of Elmira, NY; brother, Richard B. [Judith] Griswold of Whitesboro, NY; sister, Jane [Gary] Worden of Wellsboro, PA; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held in Rome, NY. Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association of the American Heart Association.