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by Joyce M. Tice Arbon Cemetery Listing Obits
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| Reading a series of obituaries from a single cemetery, as they are presented here, is like reading the multi-generational history of a community. These people were the local populace at a particular time. The people buried here knew each other, were neighbors, relatives and school mates. They attended church together and engaged in "trade" or business. All people are listed in alphabetic order by surname at BIRTH. Women identified by a married alias only and for whom a birth surname can not be identified, are listed on the last page for the cemetery's obituaries. |
AMES EVA - MRS. EVA SHAMONSKI
Mrs. Eva Grace Ames Shamonski, 59, Blossburg, Pa. died Friday June
30, 1972 at the Blossburg State General Hospital. Funeral service was held
at the Shaw and Robena Funeral Home Monday at 1:30. Rev. Benjamin
Nevin officiating. Burial was in Arbon Cemetery, Blossburg. Surviving
are a son Richard Shamonski, Corning, 3 daughters, Mrs. Lyle Crawford,
Alba, Pa., Mrs. W.R. Bensin, Mansfield RD 1, and Mrs. Martin Kreger, Blossburg;
sisters, Mrs. Farrell Dininny, and Mrs. Robert Austin both of Elmira, Mrs.
Alice Frost of Mansfield, Mrs. Irene Leadwinger, Ridgeway and Mrs. Edith
Eicholberger, Pompano Beach, Florida; brothers, Alfred Ames, Elmira, Frederick
Ames, Gillett; step-son, Joseph Shannon, Wiliamsport; step-daughter, Genevieve
Cardoni, Syracuse, NY and 8 grandchildren.
ANDERSON - Symbeline Anderson, 95, of Morris Run, died Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009, at Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro. She was born June 7, 1914, in Morris Run the daughter of the late Albin and Ida Fosberg Anderson. Symbeline taught at Hamilton Township Morris Run School from 1936-1940. She then worked in the office of Ward Foundry until her retirement in 1980. Symbeline was a lifetime member of the Siloa Lutheran Church in Morris Run. Survivors include her nephews, Duane (Linda) Anderson and Gary Anderson, both of Blossburg. Preceding her in death were her brothers, Herbert and Gilbert. Friends will be received at the Siloa Lutheran Church, Morris Run on Friday Sept. 4, from 10 to 11 a.m. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Raymond Forsythe officiating. Burial will follow at Arbon Cemetery. The family will provide the flowers. Donations may be directed to Siloa Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 125, Morris Run, Pa. 16939. Funeral arrangements are in care of the Freeberg Funeral Home, Blossburg.
C. CLIFFORD ARBOGAST, 81, a resident of the Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro, PA, diedthere February 17, 1993. He was formerly from Blossburg. Mr. Arbogast was born Sept. 8, 1911, at Sunbury, a son of Emanuel and Edna Allen Arbogast. He was employed at Corning Glass Works, Corning, retiring in 1965; was a member of the Covington Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ). Surviving are his wife, the former Ivah Richards with whom he celebrated 25 years of marriage in August, 1992. Also surviving are a daughter, Virginia Black, Covington; sons, Charles C. Arnot and Walter E., Long Beach, CA; daughter-in-law, Mong Lan Arbogast, Inglewood, CA; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Ms. Bessie Hoffa and Mrs. Catherine Johnson, both of Canton; sister-in-law, Amy Arbogast, Canton; nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by brothers Edgar and Harry A. and a son Edgar J. The funeral service was conducted from the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, Canton, February 20, with the Rev. Ira Hindman, his pastor officiating. Interment was in the Arbon Cemetery at the convenience of the family. –Canton Independent Sentinel.
Clark ATKINSON, 88 of Morris Run, died Wednesday, October 3, 1973, at his home following a lengthy illness. He was born in England on February 13, 1885, a son of Matthew and Emma Lewis Atkinson. Mr. Atkinson was a retired miner. Surviving are his three sons, Ralph, address unknown, Louis of Morris Run, and Robert of Elkland; three daughters, Mrs. Eva Simons, of Corning, N.Y., Mrs. Shirley Wright, of Elmira, N.Y., and Mrs. Gerald Maloney, of Waverly, N.Y., 20 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. The funeral was held Friday at the Auld Funeral Home, 120 North Williamson Road, Blossburg. Burial was in Arbon Cemetery, Blossburg. The Rev. Guy Camp, pastor at the First United Methodist Church of Blossburg officiated.
ATKINSON
Atkinson, Clark age 88 of Morris Run, Pa., Wednesday, October
3, 1973 after an extended illness. No visitation. Funeral and committal
services at the Auld Funeral Home, Blossburg, Pa. Friday at 10:30 a.m.
Rev. Guy Camp III officiating. Burial Arbon Cemetery. Survived by sons,
Ralph Atkinson address unknown, Louis Atkinson of Morris Run, Pa., Robert
Atkinson of Elkland, Pa.; daughters, Mrs. Eva Simons of Corning, New York,
Mrs. Shirley Wright of Elmira, New York, Mrs. Gerald Maloney of Waverly,
New York, 27 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren.
BABCOCK - PERRY, Thelma "June" (Babcock)
83, of Blossburg, PA, entered heaven by the "Gatehouse" (Williamsport,
PA) on Monday, April 28, 2008. Born on July 20, 1924 in South Williamsport,
PA, June was the daughter of Charles Henry and Helen Cecilia (Kiessling)
Babcock. She graduated in 1942 from the North Penn High School in Blossburg.
On February 12, 1944 June married Ellis Ray Perry and began her life journey.
She was employed at J.P. Ward Foundry, Corning Glass Works, The Blossburg
State Hospital, as a private duty caregiver, but her most cherished occupation
was that of homemaker, wife and mother of her five children and "Dee Dee"
to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Surviving are her children,
June (Edward) Signor, Arnot, Joan (David) Yeager, Arnot, Susan (Tom MacBlane)
Perry, Blossburg, E. David (Teri) Perry, Allenwood, Patricia (Paul) Wentzler,
Pennsdale; grandchildren, Kimberly (Michael) Route and Jeremy Signor; great-grandchildren,
Noah and Hunter Route; a sister, Marian Pequignot; a lifelong friend, Ceil
Swinsick; a loving caregiver, Jackie Smith; and her beloved friends, Reverend
John and Linda Shypulefski. June was preceded in death by her husband of
46 years, Ellis Ray Perry, who died October 26, 1990, and a sister, Pauline,
and brother, Charles (Bud). Family and friends will be received at the
Freeberg Funeral Home, Blossburg, Thursday, May 1, 2008, from 7-9 p.m.
Funeral services will be held from the funeral home Friday, May 2nd at
11 a.m. officiating will be Rev. John Shypulefski; burial will follow at
Arbon cemetery. Published in the Star-Gazette on 4/30/2008.
BAILEY – Mrs. Einzay Bailey Manley (SRGP 31643), 52, widow of Floyd Manley, died Saturday at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre after an extended illness. Mrs. Manley was born in Blossburg, the daughter of Mrs. Carrie Bailey and the late William Bailey, and had spent her entire life here. She was affiliated with the Blossburg Methodist and Baptist Churches. Surviving are her mother, three brothers, Leon Bailey of Long Beach, Calif., Purley Bailey of Canton and Harold Bailey of Blossburg. Funeral services were held last Wednesday afternoon at the Auld Funeral Home with the Rev. Lawrence Dunn officiating. Burial in Arbon Cemetery. - Wellsboro Gazette, 6 Aug. 1953
BAILEY –PHYLLIS B. ROUPP, 67 of Arnot died Friday, Feb. 25, 2000 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. She was the wife of Ross F. Roupp Jr. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Blossburg. Born Dec. 24, 1932 in this city, she was a daughter of Leland and Edna Leonard Bailey. Surviving, besides her husband of 48 years, are four sons, Rodney of Elyria, Ohio, Timothy of Blossburg, Gerald of Mansfield and Kenneth of Blossburg; a daughter, Kathleen Roupp of Rocky Mount, N.C.; three sisters, Laurena Gardner of Cortland, N.Y., Shirley LeVan of Freeville, N.Y. and Beverly Kreisher of this city; 11 grandchildren; a great-granddaughter. She was predeceased by an infant daughter, Shirley Jean. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church with the Rev. John Shypulefski her pastor officiating. Interment will be in Arbon Cemetery, Blossburg. The family will provide the flowers. –Williamsport Sun-Gazette
BARRETT - STELLA ANDERSON
Stella Anderson, 88, formerly of Lynd St., Blossburg, died Sunday,
Nov. 14, (2004) in Dallas, Texas.Born Oct. 21, 1916 in Glen Ridge, N.J.,
the daughter of William and Celestine Aimar Barrett. Stella was married
to Arnold Anderson who preceded her in death in 1999. Surviving are a son,
Thomas Bashall of Texas; a sister, Aline Reed of N.J.; 10 grandchildren,
and six great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Stella was preceded
in death by a son, Robert Bashall. Friends will be received at Freeburg
Funeral Home, Blossburg, Wednesday, Nov. 17 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Services
will be held there Thursday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Bruce Wehner officiating.
Burial will follow at Arbon Cemetery
BARRETT – Stella Anderson, 88, formerly of Lynd St., Blossburg, died Sunday, Nov. 14, in Dalla, Texas. Born Oct. 21, 1916 in Glen Ridge, NJ, she was the daughter of William and Celestine Aimar Barrett. Stella was married to Arnold Anderson who preceded her in death in 1999. Surviving are a son, Thomas Bashall of Texas; a sister, Aline Reed of NJ; 10 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Stella was preceded in death by a son, Robert Bashall. Friends will be received at Freeburg Funeral Home, Blossburg, Wednesday, Nov 17 from 7-9 PM. Services will be held there Thursday at 11 AM with Pastor Bruce Wehner officiating. Burial will follow at Arbon Cemetery. - The Mansfield Gazette, 17 Nov. 2004, p.6A
Carl L. BARTHOLOMEW, 61, of Wellsboro died Monday Nov. 12, 1990 at Soldiers and Sailors memorial Hospital in Wellsboro. Born Feb. 19, 1929 son of Chester and Isa ? Clark Bartholomew. Army vet, Korean conflict. Wife, Dora Ayers Bartholonew died 1957. Two sons; Ronald, 1956 and Thomas Willammee1984; daughters and son-in-law, Shirley and David Crawford, Carlene and Ronald Houston; step-daughter- Kay Van Gordon & Linda Brockway. Special friend, Joyce Willammee; sisters and brother-in laws, Laura and Robert Patterson, Virginia and Paul Woodward, Blossburg, Veta and Dewight Bronson, Nadine and Richard English and Linda and Vern Sheaffer; Brothers and sister-in-laws, Kirk and Alice Bartholomew and Bruce and Ruth Bartholomew. Burial in Arborn Cemetery, Blossburg, PA “Wellsboro Gazette,” Nov. 14, 1990
BARTHOLOMEW, Carl L.---- Wellsboro---- Carl L. Bartholomew, 61, of Wellsboro RD2, died today, Monday, Nov. 12, 1990, in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Following an illness. Mr. Bartholomew's wife, the former Dora Ayers, died in 1957. He was employed by Dietrich's Milk Products, Middleburg Center. An Army veteran of the Korea War, he was a member of Dewey Heichel Post 4907, Veterans of Foreign Wars. Born on Feb. 19, 1929, in Wellesboro, he was the son of Chester and Isa Clark Bartholomew. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs Shirley Crawford, of Wellsboro, RD5, and Mrs Carlene Houston, of Wellsboro RD3; five sisters, Mrs. Laura Patterson, and Mrs. Virginia Woodard, both of Blossburg, Mrs Veta Bronson, Mrs. Nadine English and Mrs. Linda Sheaffer, all of Wellsboro; two brothers, Kirk and Bruce, both of Wellsboro, eight grand-childern and two great-grandchildern. He helped a longtime friend, Joyce Willammee, of Wellsboro RD 4, rear her two daughters, Mrs. Kay VanGordon, of Wellsboro RD 2, and Mrs. Linda Brockway, of Wellsboro. The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday at Tuasey-Mosher's, 139 Main Street. Burial will be in Arbon Cemetery, Blossburg. The Rev. LaVerne E. Holliday, pastor of Mount Zion Full Gospel Church, Wellsboro RD 3, will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday. Submitted by C.V. Woodard
RONALD EUGENE BARTHOLOMEW, infant son of Carl and Dora Ayers Bartholomew of Blossburg, Sunday, Aug. 5, 1956. Survived by parents; sisters, Carlene and Shirley Bartholomew at home; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Alberta Ayers of Mansfield; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Bartholomew of Wellsboro; paternal great-grandfather, Herman Clark of Cherry Flats; maternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Mary Potter of Willard, N.Y. Body at Shaw & Robena Funeral home, Mansfield where friends may call. Funeral there Tuesday at 2 p.m. The Rev. David D. Cronk. Arbon Cemetery, Blossburg. –Elmira Star-Gazette 4/6/1956
BATEMAN
Bateman, Park
Military services will be Monday at 2 p.m. for Park Bateman, 94 of
Blossburg, a Lycoming County native and the last surviving Spanish-American
War veteran in the Tioga County area. Mr. Bateman died Friday, Dec. 4,
1970, in Blossburg State Hospital where he was admitted Sept. 10 as a medical
patient. Born Aug. 20, 1876, in McIntyre Township, he lived his early youth
in Iowa, Nebraska, and Wyoming and enlisted in the Wyoming Volunteer Infantry
in May, 1898, He was sent to the Philippines and fought in several engagements,
including the capture of Manila. After his army discharge in September,
1899, in San Francisco, he learned that his family had moved back to Blossburg
so he returned there to join them. He worked for the Erie Railroad and
later was a foreman at the Bower coal mine in Blossburg. Although he never
attended school, he held a number of posts in Blossburg. These included
borough councilman, Justice of the peace for 10 years, constable and police
chief for 18 years, borough assessor for 13 years, and road commissioner.
He retired in 1965. In recent years, he was the central figure in Blossburg
parades, always occupying the place of honor in the lead car in the procession.
He was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Blossburg, and was a
lay leader there. He was also a member of Supreme Sacrifice V. F. W. Post
No. 8730 in Blossburg. Surviving are his wife, the former Martha Eddings;
a son, Park, of Attica, N.Y.; a daughter Mrs. Eva Allis, of York; a sister,
Mrs. Martha Olke, of Renton, Wash.; 6 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.
The military funeral will be in the church with his pastor, the Rev. George
Booth, and the Rev. Andrew P. Allis, of Johnstown, his grandson, officiating.
Burial will be in Arbon Cemetery at Blossburg. Friends may call today from
2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home in Blossburg.
BECKMAN
Beckman, Elsworth L. age 48 of Neals Trailer Court, Mansfield RD 1;
Wednesday May 9 1973, while at work at the Mansfield State College. Friends
may call at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield, Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
p.m. Funeral there Saturday 1 p.m. Rev. Donald Terry Pastor of the Christian
Missionary Alliance Church, Blossburg, officiating. Burial in Arbon Cemetery,
Blossburg. Survived by one brother, Charles of Williamsport; several nieces
and nephews; including Mrs. Shirley Funk of Trout Run, Pa. he was born
in Liberty, Pa. January 17 1925. He was a custodian at Mansfield State
College for the past four years.
JOHN BEECHEY SR., 80, Morris Run, Pa. Sunday, November 13, 1966. Friends may call at the Auld Funeral Home, Blossburg, Pa. Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Wednesday at 2 p.m., the Rev. Donald Miller officiating. Arbon Cemetery. Survived by sons, John Jr., Blossburg and Thomas Richard of Montoursville; brothers, William Beechey, Gillett and Lloyd Beechey of Elmira; sisters, Mrs. Gladys Parks, Elmira, Mrs. Elizabeth Bush, Elmira, Mrs. Ellen Wooster, Canton, Pa. and Mrs. Margaret Wheeler, Charlotte, N.C.; two grandchildren. Mr. Beechey’s wife, Mrs. Lillian Beechey, died last Tuesday, November 8, 1966. –Elmira Star-Gazette 11/14/1966
MORGAN BEECHY KILLED IN MINE
Blossburg Man Was Victim Of Rock Slide Monday
Morgan Beechey, aged 53 years, of Blossburg, was killed Monday about
noon, in a rock slide as he worked in a mine of the Morris Run Coal Mining
Company. Companions were uninjured. Witnesses said rock feel from the roof
and struck the workman on the head. Mr. Beechey was born at Morris Run,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Beechey. He moved to Blossburg after his marriage
to Miss Ellen Johnson. He was a member of the Methodist church choir. Surviving
are his widow; three daughters, Margaret, Helene and Betty; two sons, Charles
and Richard, all at home; his father, of Elmira; six sisters, Mrs. Robert
Copton, Mrs. Clifford Parks, Mrs. Perry Klinger, of Elmira; Mrs. Powell
Burr, of Canton; Mrs. Earl Martin, of South Carolina; Mrs. Robert Bush,
of Corning; five brothers, James and John of Morris Run; William, of Gillette;
Edwin, of Horseheads; Lloyd, of Speculator, N.Y. Funeral services will
be held at 2 p. m. Thursday at the Methodist church, Rev. Dwight Loder,
officiating; burial in Arbon cemetery, at Blossburg.
BELLINGER –BETTY ANNN BELLINGER CLARK, 67, Arnot, diedJune 15, 2000 at Broad Acres, Wellsboro. Born February 10, 1933, in Blossburg, she was the daughter of Harold and Marion Ogden Bellinger, Sr. She was formerly employed by Canton Manufacturing in Canton. She was a member of the Arnot Presbyterian Church. Preceding her in death was her father, Harold Bellinger, Sr. Surviving are her companion, Richard H. Phelps, Arnot; mother, Marion Bellinger, Broad Acres; daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Bradley Allen, Canton; sons and daughters-in-law, Terry L. and Mary Ann Clark, Sr., Arnot; Richard W. and Crystal Phelps, Blossburg; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Lois and Del Kirkendall, Arnot; Beverly and Russell Campbell, Arnot; Charlotte and Gordon Heck, Liberty, one brother and sister-in-law, Harold and Carol Bellinger, Jr., Arnot; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held June 18 at the Freeberg Funeral Home, Blossburg, with the Rev. John Shypulefski officiating. Burial was in Arnot Cemetery, Arnot. –Canton Independent Sentinel.
BELLINGER Elizabeth N. SMITH, 47, of Ulster RR 2, PA died Wednesday, September 13, 1995 at the home of her son, Sam Smith of Gillett RR 1. She was employed at Wolfe’s Poultry Farm in East Smithfield for several years. She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Richard Smith; sons and daughters-in-law, Sam and Bonnie Smith of Gillett RR 1 and Mark and Connie Smith of Bentley Creek; her mother, Faye Bellinger of Blossburg, PA; four grandchildren; a brother and a sister; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father, Samuel Bellinger, in 1962. funeral services were held at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy on September 16 with the Rev. Kermit O. Shrawder officiating and burial to be in Arbon Cemetery, Blossburg, PA. Memorials maybe directed to the Guthrie Hospice, RR 1, Box 154, Towanda, PA 18848.
RUSSELL BELLMAN, 45 of Emporium, formerly of Arnot, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1947. Survived by mother, Mrs. Mabel Bellman; sisters, Miss Gladys Bell, Mrs. Gerald Wriggles, Mrs. John Fields, all of Emporium, Mrs. Louis Hudsick of Penfield; several aunts and uncles. Funeral Tuesday, 2:30 p.m. at the Blossburg Methodist Church, Rev. Dwight Loder. –Arbon Cemetery. –Elmira Star-Gazette 9/15/1947
BENSON, FRANKLIN (SRGP 18708)
Blossburg. Mar. 16—Franklin Benson, a resident of this place
for many years, died Thursday afternoon at the family home. Mr. Benson
was born in Rutland and when a young man came to Blossburg where he had
since resided. His wife died four years ago. Mr. Benson is
survived by a son, Olen of Blossburg and a sister, Mrs. John Lamb of Mansfield.
The funeral was held today at 3 p.m. The Rev. Thomas Trevor, pastor
of the Baptist Church, officiated. Burial was in Arbon Cemetery.
AUGUST BERGUSON
August Berguson, 80, of 126 North Williamson
Road, Blossburg, died Monday, October 2, 1972, in the Buffalo, N.Y. Veterans
Administration Hospital. He was born in Landrus, Tioga County, a
son of Bert and Alma Berguson. Mr. Berguson was a member of the Blossburg
Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. A veteran of World War
I, he was a retired employee of the J. P. Ward Foundry. Surviving
are a daughter, Mrs. Arnold Wolden, of Troy; a sister, Miss Bertha Berguson,
of Arnot; a brother, Albert, of Elmira, N.Y. and three grandchildren.
The funeral was at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the church. Burial was in
Arbon Cemetery. The Rev. Donald Terry, his pastor, officiated.
BERRY - BLOSSBURG – Mrs. Gladys Eddings, of Riverside Park, Blossburg, mother of Mrs. Bernice Losieniecki and Harry Eddings, both of this city, died Thursday Oct. 11, 1773, in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. The widow of Harry Eddings Sr., she would have been 70 Tuesday. She was born at Tioga on Oct. 16, 1903, a daughter of Daniel and Annetta Bockus Berry. Surviving, besides her daughter and son here, are another son, Donald, of Blossburg; two sisters, Mrs. Ida Strouble, of Blossburg, and Mrs. Katherine Kreger, of Liberty; two brothers, Thomas Berry, of Willmington, Del., and J. Demorest Berry, of Forksville, two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.Burial will be in Arbon Cemetery, Blossburg, Pa.
Charles W. BESCANCENY, 86 ,of Mansfield, formerly of Blossburg, died early Monday morning at the home of his son Elery, in Mansfield. He is survived by three other sons, Theodore R., Athletic Coach at Mansfield; Walter of Blossburg and Charles Elvin, of Ballston Spa, N.Y.; 11 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at the Shaw and Robena Funeral Home , with the Rev. Clifton E. Dawson and Rev. Howard McCloy officiating. Burial was made in Arbon Cemetery at Blossburg.
Ross BESCANCENY , 57, of Blossburg, died Wednesday, December 2, 1959. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Blossburg: a painter and interior decorator.Survived by wife Mrs. Lorine Thomas Besanceney; mother, Mrs Elsie Besanceney of Blossburg,; son, Robert of Elmira; Daughters, Mrs Betty Mitchell and Mrs. Donald Weinfluh, both of Elmira; sisters, Mrs. Florence Lindie of Blossburg, and Mrs Leona Shinzel of Des Moines, Iowa; stepsisters, Mrs Isabel Butters and Mrs Mary Woodhouse, both of Morris. Funeral services were held Saturday, the Rev. Maurice Entwistle officiating. Burial was in Arbon Cemetery, Blossburg.
Elmira Star Gazette (I assume)(most likely Arbon cemetery)
William G. W. BESCANCENY, 78,
315 E. Miller St. Saturday, June 29, 1946. Survived by son, Francis
W. Besanceney of Elmira, brother, Charles Besanceney of Mansfield; four
grandchildren, eight great grandchildren. Body is at the Hagerman Funeral
Home where funeral will be held Tuesday at 1:30p.m. Rev.Hubert Gordon,
burial in Blossburg
BLAIR – Death of John J. BLAIR. John J. BLAIR aged 72 years of Detroit, Mich. Died at the home of his brother Alexander BLAIR at Arnot, Pa. on Friday Sept. 18, 1931. He is survived by one son and one daughter; John A. BLAIR, of Chester, Pa. and Mrs. Isabelle BRIDGES OF Detroit, Mich. Two brothers and one sister, Alexander BLAIR of Arnot, James BLAIR of Covington, and Mrs. Marion FLEMING of Urbana, Ill. Mr. BLAIR was a former resident of Arnot and was well and favorably known throughout the county. Sept. 24th, 1931 Wellsboro Gazette
BOGART Harvey E. - Blossburg- Harvey E. Bogart, 73, a resident of this place for many years, died last Wednesday at the home of his son, Walter Bogart, of Belle Vernon. Mr. Bogart had been spending some time in California, where he was taken ill and he returned to the home of his son. The body was brought here Friday and the funeral was held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of his son, Earl Bogart. The Rev. Owen Barrett, pastor of the Methodist church officiated. The services at Arbon cemetery, where burial was made was in charge of Arbon Lodge, IOOF. Mr Bogart is survived by his sons, Walter, Belle Vernon, and Earl, of Blossburg; two grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Ella Potter, of Waterloo, N. Y.; Mrs. Emma Weilday, of Riverside, Cal., and Mrs. Hattie Snyder, of Newfield, N. Y.; two brothers, James Franklin Bogart and George Oscar Bogart, both of Newfield. Submitted by Barbara Conrad
BOOTH - GERTRUDE L. GILMORE: Mrs. Gertrude L. Gilmore, 93, of Blossburg, died Friday, April 20, 1973. She was the widow of Robert Gilmore. She was born in Blossburg on Jan. 15, 1880, a daughter of John and Matilda Bunn Booth. Mrs. Gilmore was a member of the Blossburg First Baptist Church. Surviving are two sons, Robert G., of Reading, and Stuart U., of Harrisburg, and a grandson, Edwin C,. with whom she resided. Private funeral and committal services were held on Monday, it Auld’s, 120 North Williamson Road, with burial in the Arbon Cemetery. The Rev. John Shypulefski, her pastor, officiated.
BORDEN – MRS. F.S. HUGHES DIED SATURDAY- She was Well Known throughout
Tioga County.
Mrs. Clara BORDEN HUGHES, wife of the Attorney Frank S. HUGHES, of
Blossburg and Wellsboro died at the Packer Hospital in Sayre Saturday,
Dec 23, after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and
Mrs. Benjamin BORDEN, of Arnot, and removed to Blossburg after her marriage
and was a prominent civic leader. A graduate of Mansfield State Teachers
College, she was an active member of the Methodist church, and had been
president of its Woman’s Society of Christian Service until a short time
ago. She was a Past Regent of Wellsboro Chapter, D.A.R., a member of the
Blossburg Reading Club and Mansfield Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star.
Surviving, in addition to her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Paul ZELLER,
of East Aurora, N.Y.; Miss Marietta, a student at Elmira College, and a
grandson, Stephen, of East Aurora. Funeral services will be held at the
late residence in Blossburg at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Rev. Dwight LODER, pastor
of the Methodist church, officiating; burial in Arbon cemetery at Blossburg.
Dec. 27, 1944, Wellsboro Agitator +++
CHRISTINE H. BOWER age 96 of 310 Granger St., Blossburg, PA Monday, April 26, 1982 at the Green Home, Wellsboro. Friends may call Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lewis C. Auld Funeral Home, Blossburg, PA. Funeral and committal service Thursday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial in Arbon Cemetery, Blossburg. The Rev. Norman L. Marden officiating. She is survived by one nephew, Robert L. Bower of Minneapolis, MN; one niece, Mrs. Jean Metzger of Orono, ME. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Blossburg. Friends may make memorial donations to the First United Methodist Church of Blossburg. –Elmira Star-Gazette 4/27/1982
BOWER - Robert L. Bower, 89, of Richfield, Minn. And formerly of Blossburg, died Friday, March 30, 2007. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 5, at Blossburg’s Arbon Cemetery with Rev. Jason Guillaume officiating. Zwicharowski Funeral Home, Blossburg is assisting the family with arrangements - Mansfield Gazette, 4 April 2007
WILLIAM M. BOWER age 55 of 27 Hillcrest Ave., Washington, N.J., suddenly, Monday, November 27, 1978. Friends are invited to call at the Auld Funeral Home, Blossburg, Pa. Wednesday 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral and committal services there Thursday 11 a.m. Rev. David Smith officiating. Burial in Arbon Cemetery, Blossburg. –Elmira Star-Gazette 11/30/1978
BRAINARD –E. FRANCES OGDEN, 82, of Blossburg, died March 25, 2002 at the Williamsport Hospital. Born Nov. 23, 1920, in Halsey Valley, N.Y., she was a daughter of Truman and Edith (Lee) Brainard. Frances was employed by the Ward Factory in Blossburg for many years until retiring in 1979. Frances was of the Methodist faith. She enjoyed the outdoors and especially loved fishing and metal detecting. Surviving are her children, Robert Robinson of Ariz., Donna Adams of Big Flats, N.Y., Carolyn Eiswerth of Williamsport, Ronald Parker Jr. of Ariz. And Carol Richardson of Troy; stepchildren, Richard and Clinton “Buddy” Ogden, both of Blossburg; several grandchildren; step-grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Irma Strickland and Sally Haverly, both of Towanda and Connie Bixby of New Albany; brothers, Truman Brainard of Towanda and Harold Brainard of New Albany; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 27 years, Kenneth Ogden and a son, Gerald Leroy Parker. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at the Zwicharowski Funeral Home, Blossburg. The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Arbon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Blossburg Library, 307 Main St., Blossburg, PA. –Williamsport Son-Gazette.
BRIGHAM –GERTRUDE HANNAH age 72 of 224 Davis St., Blossburg, Pa., Wednesday, Nov. 16, 1977 at the Soldier’s and Sailor’s Memorial Hospital, Wellsburg, Pa. Friends are invited to call at the Auld Funeral home, Blossburg Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services there Saturday at 11 a.m. the Rev. Kermit Clickner and Rev. James R. Josie, officiating. Burial in the Arbon Cemetery, Blossburg. She is survived by her sons, Samuel Hannah of Blossburg and Gordon Hannah, Portland, Ore.; brothers, Louis Brigham, Savannah, Ga. And Wesley Brigham, Gerald, Ga.; sisters, Mrs. Irene Hilton, Gerard, Ga. and Mrs. Beulah Williams, Savannah, Ga.; one granddaughter and one great-granddaughter; one grandson; one niece and several cousins in Elmira; several nieces and nephews in Georgia. –Elmira Star-Gazette -11/18/1977
MISS CORA BRION of 227 Mt. Zoar St. Monday, Sept. 6, 1954. Employee of F. M. Howell & Co. for 35 years, member of Centenary Methodist Church. Survived by mother, Mrs. Anna Brion of Elmira; sisters, Miss Lula Brion of Elmira, Mrs. Ray L. Tormey of Bradford, N.Y., Mrs. Mildred Hutchinson of Mansfield, Pa. Body at Hagerman Funeral Home where family will receive friends today 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Thursday at 1:30 p.m., the Rev. Robert L. Homer. Arbon Cemetery, Blossburg, Pa. –Elmira Star-Gazette 9/7/1954
BROOKS - NYBECK
Alice E. Age 89, dies leaving 176 direct descendants. Alice died Monday,
October 10, 2005, at Soldiers and Sailors Hospital, Wellsboro. Born June
23, 1916 in Arnot, the daughter of the late Joseph and Ethel Bellinger
Brooks. Alice married Albert C. Nybeck April 27, 1935 and enjoyed 56 years
of marriage until his passing September 24. 1991. Alice was a lifetime
member of Siloa Lutheran Church, Morris Run, and a member of the Ambassadors
of the Siloa Lutheran Church. Alice was a homemaker, a loving and devoted
wife, mother and grandmother. Alice enjoyed her church life and spending
time with her family and many friends. She especially enjoyed spending
time at the family campground. She will be greatly missed by family, extended
family and numerous friends. Surviving are two daughters, Joyce (Donald)
Wickman and Sandra (Richard) Bord, both of Morris Run; four sons, Donald
(Ethel) Nybeck, Lebanon, Joseph (Mary) Nybeck, Canton, Raymond (Sandy)
Nybeck, Troy, and Vernon (Candy) Nybeck, Morris Run; 44 grandchildren;
86 great-grandchildren; 40 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews
and cousins. She was predeceased by daughters, Mary A. Smith and Carol
A. Lucas; sons, Fred A. Nybeck and Richard A. Nybeck; brothers, Joseph
and Gordon; sister, Blanche Swinsick; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Friends will be received at the Freeberg Funeral Home, Blossburg, Wednesday,
October 12, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Funeral services will be Thursday,
October 13, at 2 p.m. at the Siloa Lutheran Church, Morris Run. The Rev.
Raymond Forsythe officiating. Burial will follow at Arbon Cemetery, Blossburg.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Siloa Lutheran Church.
BROOKS –BLANCHE M. SWINSICK, 74, Blossburg, diedon June 20, 1994 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. She was born on May 24, 1920, a daughter of Joseph and Ethel Bellinger Brooks. She retired in 1984, after working as a coremaker for J. P. Ward Foundry, Blossburg. Blanche was a member of the United Methodist Church, Blossburg; was Sunshine Secretary of the Alpha Circle; Memorial Fund treasurer; member of the church administrative council; the Arnot Sportsman’s Club; and Senior Citizens Organizational Club. Surviving are daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Dick Llewellyn of Blossburg; daughter Candy Cuneo, Sellersville, PA; a sister, Alice Nybeck, Morris Run; four grandsons, one granddaughter, six great-granddaughters, one great-grandson, and three step-great-granddaughters. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward Swinsick, in 1969, and by two brothers, Joseph and Gordon Brooks. Visitation was held on June 22 from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Adams, Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, Blossburg. The funeral will be held June 23 at 2 p.m. at the Blossburg United Methodist Church with the Reverend Carl Hill officiating. Interment will be in the Arbon Cemetery, Blossburg. The family will provide flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to the Blossburg United Methodist Church. –Canton Independent Sentinel.
WILLIAM BROOKS
William Brooks, 84, of Wellsburg, NY, RD 2, formerly of Blossburg,
died unexpectedly while fishing in the New England States, on Sunday, August
12th. He was a retired employee of the Kennedy Valve Corporation
of Elmira. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Emma Jane Kamp, of Elmira,
Mrs. Thelma Thomason of Odessa, NY, a son, James W. Brooks Sr. of Wellsburg,
brothers, Lewis Brooks of Blossburg and Lester Brooks of Rochester, nine
grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held Wednesday
at 1 pm at the Keister Funeral Home in Elmira. The Rev. Edward R.
McCracken officiated with burial in Arbon Cemetery in Blossburg.
BROOKS
Brooks, William age 84 of Wellsburg RD2, N.Y. Sunday August 12, 1973
at the Exeter Hospital, Exeter, N.H. suddenly while vacationing in the
New England States. Friends may call at the Keister Funeral Home Tuesday
2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. funeral there Wednesday at 1 p.m. Rev. Edward R.
McCracken. Arbon Cemetery, Blossburg, Pa. Survived by daughters, Mrs. Alvin
(Emma Jane) Kamp, Elmira, Mrs. Harold (Thelma) Thomason, Odessa, N.Y.;
sons James W. Brooks Sr., Wellsburg. RD 2, N.Y.; brothers Lewis Brooks,
Blossburg, Pa., Lester Brooks, Rochester, N.Y.; nine grandchildren; 18
great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Mr. Brooks was a retired
employee of Kennedy Valve Corp of Elmira.
WESLEY H. BROOKS age 51 of 107 McIntyre St., Blossburg, Pa. Thursday, June 9, 1983 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, Pa. Friends may call at the Lewis C. Auld Funeral Home, Blossburg, Pa. Friday 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral and committal service there Saturday at 2 p.m. Rev. John Shypulefski. Burial Arbon Cemetery, Blossburg, Pa. Survived by wife, the former Laura Bartholomew Brooks; 1 daughter, Sherry and 1 son, Daniel both at home; 2 brothers, Francis Brooks of Blossburg and Earl Brooks of Covington, Pa.; 1 sister, Mrs. Jane Skaehill of Covington RD 1; several nieces and nephews. He was member of Blossburg VFW Post and member of the William B. Wilson American Legion Post 572 of Blossburg, member of Hillside Rod and Gun Club of Blossburg. He was born Oct. 9, 1931 in Blossburg, the son of Lee and Lydia Williams Brooks. He was an Army Veteran. –Elmira Star-Gazette 6/10/1983
BRUEILLY- Mrs Bertha Brueilly Kinney, 86 years, of Pittsburgh, Pa. formerly of Blossburg, died Monday, February 5, 1973. She was born in Blossburg on April 20, 1887. She was the daughter of Peter and Jane Brueilly. Her survivors include two nieces; Mrs Ester Cloud of Corning, and Mrs. Robert Hayes of Front Royal, Virginia. Funeral and committal service was held Thursday at 10:00a.m. at the Auld Funeral Home, North Williamson Road, Blossburg, burial was in the Arbon cemetery, with the John Shypulefski, pastor of the First Baptist Church officiating.
BRUEILLY- Pease, Marjorie Brueilly Devitt Pease, 87, a resident of the Carleton Home, Wellsboro, and formerly of Millerton, died Monday, Aug. 3, 1998, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born Feb. 6, 1911, in Covington, she was the daughter of Peter and Lena Pollard Brueilly. She was a dairy farmer for many years, and a member of Jackson Summit Baptist Church. Preceding her in death were her husbands, Clarence E. Devitt and Willard Pease; one sister, Ester Clark Whittaker; and one brother Raymond Brueilly. Surviving are two daughters and son - in- law, Eleanor and Harold Draper and Joyce and William Young, all of Millerton; nine grandchildren; and two great- grandsons. Friends may call Thursday Aug. 6, from 7p.m. to 9p.m. at the Scureman Funeral Home, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield. Funeral services will be held there Friday, Aug. 7, at 11a.m. with the Rev. Douglas Hodge, pastor of the Jackson Summit Baptist church, officiating. Burial will be made at Arbon cemetery, Blossburg.
BUBACZ Joseph, Sr.,
Age 75, lifelong Blossburg, PA resident, died unexpectedly on February
13, 2008. Born on September 15, 1931 in Blossburg, Joe was a son of the
late Leon and Elizabeth (Lamonski) Bubacz. He proudly served in the U.S.
Army during the Korean War. On June 29, 1957 he married the former Marlene
Cheyney. She preceded him in death in 1995 following 38 wonderful years
of marriage. Joe was employed for 45 years at the Ward Foundry until retiring
in 1996. He was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church (formerly
St. Mary's), Hillside Rod and Gun Club, American Legion Post 572 and the
V.F.W. Post 8730, all of Blossburg. Joe loved playing bingo, walking and
being outdoors. He would help anyone in need. He is survived by his children,
Joe Jr. (Cheryl) Bubacz and Kathleen (Robert) Hemenway, all of Blossburg,
Irene (Matt) Damiano of Nicholson, PA, Shareen (Rich) Roupp of Christmas,
FL; grandchildren, Kurtis (Ashley) and Chad (Shantel) Bogaczyk, Brianna
and Victoria Bubacz, Cammy (James) Stevens, Robert, Molly, Jenna, Logan
and Dylan Hemenway; great-grandchildren, Katelynn, Felicia and Jimmy Stevens
and Tyler Bogaczyk; a brother, Leon Bubacz of New Hampshire; several nieces,
nephews and cousins. In addition to his wife, Joe was predeceased by sisters,
Marion Jones and Helen Rakoski. Friends may call 2 - 4 p.m., Sunday at
Zwicharowski Funeral Home in Blossburg. A Mass of Christian Burial will
be held 10 a.m. Monday at St. John's (St.Mary's) Catholic Church, Blossburg.
Burial will follow in Arbon Cemetery with Military Honors accorded. Memorials
may be made to the First U.M. Church's Food Pantry, P.O. Box 17; Blossburg's
Volunteer Fire & Ambulance at P.O. Box 4, both of Blossburg, PA 16912;
or to Laurel Hospice, 24 Walnut St. Wellsboro, Pa. 16901. Published
in the Star-Gazette on 2/15/2008.
BUNN –DOLORES WESNESKI, 73 of Blossburg, diedat home while surrounded by her beloved family on Tuesday, July 24, 2007. Born on November 24, 1933, in Kendal, Fla., Dolores was a daughter of the late Thurlow Bunn and Florence (Griswold) Bunn Faivre. She was a graduate of Blossburg High School. On Nov. 20, 1953 she married William “Bill” Wesneski in the Canton United Methodist Church. In addition to caring for her family and home, Dolores worked at Ward Manufacturing for over 25 years until retiring in 1997. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister, her family’s welfare always came first. Dolores was a longtime member of the Blossburg United Methodist Church and was instrumental in the church’s food pantry operations. She will be remembered as a wonderful storyteller who enjoyed nature, the outdoors and camping. Surviving is her husband of 54 years, Bill; five children, June Wesneski Otis, Ronald (Margie) Wesneski, Rose Wesneski all of Blossburg, Jerome (Darlene) Wesneski of Williamsport and Kathryn Wesneski Brooks (Greg) of Blossburg; six grandchildren, Judith Aumick Pequignot, Michael Aumick, Jeremy Brooks, Lauren Brooks, Angela Wesneski and Danielle Wesneski; four great grandchildren, Ashley Clark Kessler, Sierra Pequignot, Dokota Pequignot and Jacob Aumick; three siblings, Joyce (Raymond) Evans of Virginia, Wilma (Dean) Hall of Blossburg and Roger (Susan) Bunn of Florida; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Dolores was predeceased by an infant sister, Virginia. Calling hours are at Zwicharowski Funeral Home in Blossburg from 6 – 8 p.m. today. The funeral and committal services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday with the Rev. Jason Guillaume officiating. Burial will follow in Arbon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a memorial in Dolores’ name to Blossburg U.M. Church Food Pantry, P.O. Box 17 Blossburg, PA. –Williamsport Sun-Gazette 7/25/2007
Florence L. BUNN FAIVRE - Formerly of the Riverside Park, Blossburg, PA Age 90 diedpeacefully Wednesday, June 14, 2000 at The Green Home in Wellsboro, PA. Born September 3, 1909 in English Center, Lycoming County, PA. She was a daughter of the late Daniel and Rosa Weigel Griswold. Together with her second husband, the late Arthur Faivre, Mrs. Faivre owned and operated the Kozy Korner Restaurant for many years. She was a member of the Blossburg United Methodist Church. Florence was talented at embroidering. She also enjoyed the outdoors and bird watching. Throughout her life, Florence's main interest encompassed the love she shared in her home and with her family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by 3 daughters, Joyce Evans of Powhatan, VA, Dolores Wesneski and Wilma Hall, both of Blossburg; a son, Roger Bunn of Lexington Park, MD; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Cecille Blair of Circleville, OH; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her first husband, Thurlow Bunn, in 1957; an infant daughter, Virginia, and several sisters and brothers. Friends may call from 1-2 PM, Sunday, June 18th at the Wm. Zwicharowski Funeral Home, 314 Granger St., Blossburg, PA. The Funeral Service will immediately follow at 2:00 PM at the funeral home with her Pastor, Rev. Archie Cruikshank, officiating. Interment will be held in the Arbon Cemetery, Blossburg. Pallbearers will be Mrs. Faivre's grandsons. The family will provide flowers. Memorials may be directed to The Green Home, 37 Central Ave., Wellsboro, PA 16901, in Florence Faivre's memory.
BUTTERS – Mrs. Elsie Besanceney, 82, of Blossburg, died Sunday, April 2, 1961. She was the widow of John Besanceney and was a member of the First Baptist Church, Blossburg. Survived by daughters, Mrs. Raymond Lindie of Blossburg, Mrs. Theodore Schinzil of Des Moines, Iowa; stepdaughters, Mrs. Esabel Butters and Mrs. Norman Woodhouse of Morris; sisters, Mrs. Wayne Lewis and Mrs. Ramsey Thomas of Wellsboro, Mrs. Regland Newman of Osceola, Mrs. Etta Brewster of Covington; brother, Ross Butters of Blossburg; two grandchildren; one great grandchild. Funeral service was held Wednesday at 2 PM at the Adams Funeral Home, Blossburg, the Rev. Maurice Entwistle officiating. Burial was in Arbon Cemetery, Blossburg. – Mansfield Advertiser, 19 April 1961, p.4
LUTHER S. ‘LUKE’ CAMPBELL, 73, of Blossburg, Pa., diedon Memorial Day, May 31, 2004, at The Green Home in Wellsboro. Luther was born on Sept. 1, 1930, in Ralston, Pa. He was a son of the late Herbert and Mildred (Dawson) Campbell. Luke attended Canton schools and later entered the U.S. Army, where he honorably served during the Korean War. Proud to have participated in several battle campaigns, Mr. Campbell received four Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart for his acts of bravery. Known as a hard worker, Luther was employed in earlier years by Mansfield University’s security staff and later by the J.P. Ward Foundry and Jones and Brague Mining Co. until his retirement. Mr. Campbell was a member of the Fassett Baptist Church, and the V.F.W. Supreme Sacrifice Post 8730 and the William B. Wilson American Legion No. 572, both of Blossburg. He was formerly a long-time member of the Red Run Rod and Gun Club in Ralston. Luke was a great storyteller. He loved hunting and fishing with his best friends, his dad and son. He enjoyed sports, especially watching high school football and baseball. Luther also enjoyed participating with the local military organizations in according military honors to fellow veterans. Surviving are two daughters, Lynn (Michael) Thompson of Blossburg and Christine (Chris) Gitchell of Mansfield; a son, Mark (Julie) Campbell of Morris Run; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Herbert Jr. (Helen) Campbell of Camarillo, Calif., and Dorland (Gay) Campbell of Groverstown, Ga.; a sister, Dorothy (James T.) Massey of Laporte; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Irene (Linquest) Campbell, in 1983, and a brother, Clair Campbell. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 5, at Zwicharowski Funeral Home, 314 Granger St., Blossburg, with the Rev. Ronald Rockwell officiating. His family invites friends to call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, and Saturday one hour prior to the funeral service. Burial will follow in Arbon Cemetery, Blossburg, with full military honors accorded. Memorials in Mr. Campbell’s name may be made to a charity of one’s choice. –Towanda Daily Review.
CARACCIOLO - Catherine Watkins, 75, of Blossburg died Friday, Dec. 26, 1997, at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born Sept. 12, 1922, in Galeton, she was the daughter of James and Rachel Caracciolo. She had previously been employed as a telephone operator for Commonwealth Telephone Company for 17 years and had worked at the former Blossburg State Hospital. She retired from Mansfield University in 1991. She was a member of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Blossburg, and its altar and rosary society. She was a volunteer for the American Red Cross and a member of the Blossburg Borough Election Board. She was also an avid bingo player. Surviving are her husband of 57 years, Arthur Watkins; two sons and daughters-in-law, Arthur and Candy Watkins of Liberty and James and Shari Watkins of Las Vegas, Nev.; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours were held Sunday, Dec. 28, at the Zwicharowski Funeral Home, Blossburg, where a vigil service was also held. A prayer service was held at the funeral home Monday, Dec. 29, followed by a mass of Christian burial at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Kenneth Seegar, her pastor, officiating. Burial was made at Arbon Cemetery, Blossburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Red Cross, 16 Water St., Wellsboro, PA 16901 or to the American Heart Association, Pennsylvania Affiliate, 228 S. Russell Ave., Williamsport, PA 17701 - Wellsboro Gazette, December 31, 1997. MHS 1940
James Franklin CAREY, aged 79 years, of Navoo, died Tuesday April 24, 1951, following an extended illness. He is survived by four daughters, Mrs Charice Wright, Elmira, Mrs Fred Carew, Morris Run, Mrs George Jackson and Mrs Francis Loper, both of Chemung, N.Y. three sons, Seymore, of Gleason, Glenn, of Morris Run, and Phillip, of Covington, Kentucky; one brother, Burke, of Troy; 34 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Services were held at the home of Mrs Carew in Morris Run Friday. Burial in Blossburg and Arbon cemetery.
JOSEPH E. CAREY (1931-2009)
Joseph E. Carey, 73, of Morris Run died Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, at
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. He was born June
14, 1931, the son of Glenn and Dorothy McDermott Carey. Mr. Carey was married
to Shirley Hunter Carey; they would have celebrated 54 years of marriage
on Dec. 10. He was employed by Jones and Brague Mining Company and
Signor and Sherant Saw Mill, from which he retired. Mr. Carey loved hunting,
fishing and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife,
Shirley of Morris Run; his children, Alyce (Buster) Aumick of Mill Creek,
Phillip Carey of Roseville, Tina Pequignot of Covington; Brenda Overpeck,
Blossburg, Kim (Jake) Barnes of Morris Run, Diana (Rich) Pequignot of Covington,
Brion (Amy) Carey of Blossburg, Lorrie (Mike Tice) Dake of Mainesburg,
Sherry Carey of Blossburg, Shelly (Bob) Lee of Morris Run; sisters, Beverly
Jean (Marlin) Cohick of Ogdensburg, Donna Peffer of Mainesburg, Margaret
(Joel) Davis of Ludlow, Ky., Carol (Reid) Chamberlain of Mainesburg, Lois
Wandell of Troy, Glenda (Chet) Sherant of Arnot, Karen (Mervin) Harbold
of Morris Run, Deb (Claire) Hurlocher of Morris Run; a brother Richard
(Jeanette) Carey of Blossburg; 18 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his parents and a son-in-law, Jeff Pequignot.
Friends will be received Sunday Nov. 15, at the Freeberg Funeral Home,
Blossburg from 6 to 8 p.m. and Monday Nov. 16, from 1 to 3 p.m. A funeral
service will follow at 3 p.m. with Pastor Dean Edwards officiating. Interment
will be at Arbon Cemetery, Blossburg. Published in The Wellsboro
Gazette from November 13 to November 24, 2009
CARLSON Edgar A. (Bergen)
Age 78, of Blossburg, Pennsylvania, entered into rest on Tuesday, June
24, 2008, at the Williamsport Hospital. He was born in Harwick, PA on September
2, 1929, the son of Edwin and Effie (Haglund) Carlson. He and his wife,
Margaret (Jenkins) were married July 29, 1949. Edgar served as Justice
of the Peace in Blossburg (1960-1964), Blossburg Republican Committeeman
(1962-1972), Tioga County Republican Party Chairman (1972-1992), Tioga
County Treasurer (1966-1985), Delegate to the Republican National Convention
(1980) and Pennsylvania State Representative for the 68th District (1984-1992).
He was a fifty year member of Masonic Lodge F. & A.M. #350. a member
of both the Hillside Rod and Gun Club, the Arnot Sportsmen's Club, and
was a lifetime member of the Blossburg Firemen's Association. Edgar was
an active member of the Siloa Lutheran Church in Morris Run, where he served
on the council for many years. Edgar is survived by his wife of 59 years,
Margaret; three children, James (Jeanne) Carlson, Ann Lee (Ronald) Strong,
and Janis (Gary) Glenn; six grandchildren, Jennifer Simons, Eric Strong,
Rex Coulter, Sarah Carlson, Rachel Carlson and Brandon Carlson; a great-grandson,
Jacob Simons; brother, Herbert Johnson; sisters-in-law, Theresa Carlson
and Irene Carlson; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He
was predeceased by brothers, Ervin Carlson and Gilbert Carlson. The family
will receive friends on Friday, June 27, 2008, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
at the Freeberg Funeral Home, 120 N. Williamson Road, Blossburg, PA. Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 28, at the Siloa Lutheran
Church, Morris Run, PA, with the Reverend Raymond Forsythe officiating.
Burial will be in Arbon Cemetery, Blossburg. The Blossburg Masonic Lodge
F. & A.M. #350 will conduct a memorial service from the funeral home
Friday at 8 p.m. Memorial contributions in Edgar's memory may be made to
the Siloa Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 125, Morris Run, PA 16939. Published
in the Star-Gazette from 6/25/2008 - 6/26/2008.
CARLSON - CURRY
Edith Age 96, longtime resident of Blossburg, PA, diedDecember 18,
2005 at the Soldiers & Sailors Hospital in Wellsboro. Born in Morris
Run on December 5, 1909, Edith was one of ten children of Edward and Elizabeth
(Harr) Carlson. Edith was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was
a wonderful cook and enjoyed embroidering, reading and crossword puzzles.
In addition to caring for home and family, Edith was employed as a cook
at the former Blossburg State Hospital for several years. mrs. Curry was
a member of the First United Methodist Church of Blossburg and in earlier
years attended the Swedish Lutheran Church in Morris Run. Surviving are
her children, Marion Griswold of Blossburg, John "Jack" Curry of Towanda;
six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and
cousins. In addition to her beloved husband, Sheldon, Edith was predeceased
by six brothers and three sisters. Her family invites friends to call 9
to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Zwicharowski Funeral Home, 314 Granger St., Blossburg.
The funeral service will follow with Rev. Jason Guillaume officiating.
Burial will be in Arbon Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Blossburg
United Methodist Church's Book of Memory, 108 N. Williamson Rd., Blossburg,
PA 16912, or the American Heart Assoc., 1704 Warren Ave., Williamsport,
PA 17701.
CARLSON - Edwin G. Carlson, 61, died at his home at Morris Run, August 25, 1954, following an extended illness. Born in Morris Run, he was employed as a miner in Pittsburgh and Morris Run for 42 years. Later he was employed by the Ballard Machine Shop at Covington. He was a veteran of World War I and a member of the Morris Run Swedish Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife the former Effie Haglund; three sons, Gilbert of Rochester, NY, Ervin of Elmira, NY and Edgar of Blossburg; one stepson, Herbert Johnson Blossburg; three brothers, Walter of Elyria, Ohio and Ralph and Willard of Pittsburgh and five grandchildren. Prayer services were Saturday at the residence with further services in the Swedish Lutheran Church. The Rev. E.E. Ceder officiated and burial was in Arbon Cemetery, Blossburg. - Wellsboro Agitator, September 2, 1954
CARLSON - MRS. MARY C. OLSON
Mrs. Mary C. Olson, 85, of Blossburg RD 1, died Thursday, November
2, 1972 in Arnot-Ogden Hospital, Elmira, NY, following an extended illness.
She was born May 23, 1887, in Morris Run, a daughter of John and Bertha
Persson Carlson. She was a member of the Siloa Lutheran Church, Morris
Run, and its Ladies Aid Society. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Raymond
Genung, of Elmira Heights, NY; two sons, Edward Jr., of Covington, and
Carl N., of Blossburg RD 1; a brother, Thomas Carlson, of Elmira, seven
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The funeral was at 1:30 pm
Sunday in the church. Burial was in Arbon Cemetery. The Rev. Glenn
Sullivan, her pastor, officiated.
JOHN CARLYLE, 66 of Blossburg, Friday, Feb. 2, 1945. He was a native of Arnot. Survived by brother, LeRoy of Elmira; daughter, Mrs. Winifred Kizer of Harrisburg, Pa.; sisters, Mrs. Vera Chambers of Johnson City, Mrs. Charles Turner, Modesto, Calif. And Mrs. Edward W. Wilkinson, Uniontown, Pa.; two grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday at 2 p.m. at home of Mrs. F. H. Carlyle of Blossburg. Rev. Maurice Entwhistle. Arbon Cemetery.
CHASE - Death of Infant son.
We regret to announce the death of Lewis Dorman Chase, infant son of
Mr and Mrs Lewis Chase , of Landrus, aged 15 months, which occurred on
Wednesday. Dec.13, caused by measels which developed into convulsions.
The funeral services were held at the home of the parents on Saturday,
Dec.16. conducted by Rev H.S. Southall, of Blossburg. Interment was made
at the Odd Fellows cemetery.
CHILSON Jordan Allen
Infant son of Sarah Jean Smith and Robert Allen Chilson, Jr., diedshortly
after birth, Friday, January 11, 2008, at Robert Packer Hospital. Survivors
include maternal grandparents, Bonnie and Ted Johnson of Gillett, PA, Sam
Smith of Mansfield, PA, Collette Chilson of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Robert
Allen Chilson, Sr. of Towanda, PA; great-grandparents, Clyde and Phyllis
Clark, H. Richard Smith, John and Barbara Jean Benninger; great-great-grandmothers,
Helen Collins and Faye Ballenger; several aunts and uncles. Graveside funeral
services will be held 11 a.m., Monday, January 14, 2008, in Arbon Cemetery,
Blossburg, PA. Memorials are directed to the Children's Miracle Network
or to the March of Dimes. Arrangements are under the direction of Roberts
Funeral Home, Inc., Wellsburg, NY. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 1/13/2008.
CHILSON Jordan Allen
Infant son of Sarah Jean Smith and Robert Allen Chilson, Jr., diedshortly
after birth, Friday, January 11, 2008, at Robert Packer Hospital. Graveside
funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Monday, January 14, 2008, in Arbon
Cemetery, Blossburg, PA. Memorials are directed to the Children's Miracle
Network or to the March of Dimes. Arrangements are under the direction
of Roberts Funeral Home, Inc., Wellsburg, NY. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 1/14/2008.
CHRISTIE EDWINA B. NORMAN
Edwina B. Norman, age 70 of Arnot, died Saturday December 29, 1973
at St. Clair Hospital in Pittsburgh. The funeral was held at the Kuhl Funeral
Home in Mansfield Tuesday at 2 pm. Burial was in Arbon Cemetery in Blossburg.
She is survived by one son, Niles Norman of Upper St. Clair, Pa.; four
grandchildren; brother, Russell Christie of Florida; three sisters, Mrs.
Victor Erickson of Jamestown, NY, Mrs. Margaret Blair of Williamsport,
Pa., Miss Jennie Christie of Blossburg, Pa. She was born June 25, 1903
in Landrus, Pa. the daughter of Robert and Janet Simpson Christie.
She is the widow of Leon Norman.
CLARK - George D. Clark, one of the best known men of Blossburg, died April 27, (1924) after a long illness. He was born in Blossburg Mar. 19, 1856 and had lived there all his life, except for a short time when he made Covington his house. The decedent was a former Burgess of Blossburg and served on the Borough Council. He was appointed Postmaster of Blossburg by President Taft and served one term. For many years he was the director of the Miners National Bank. He was a member of the Bloss Lodge, No. 350 F&AM; Williamsport Conservatory and Ismalia Shrine of Buffalo. Funeral Services were held at 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon. He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Howard S. Kiess and Miss Grace Clark of Blossburg; Mrs. J.R. Logan of Lancaster, NY and Mrs. J. Frank Parsons of Binghamton, and a son Paxton Clark of Buffalo. - Wellsboro Demarcate, Wednesday, 7 May 1924 Note from Georgia Evans - Buried at Arbon Cemetery
CLOOS - MRS. LUELLA P. TURNER
Mrs. Luella P. Turner, 93, of Wellsboro, died Wednesday, Jun?? 23,
1965 at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. She was born Jan. 3,
1872 in Chatham Township, a daughter of Philip and Philia Love Cloos. She
was a member of the First Baptist Church of Wellsboro, a charter member
of the Mary packer Rebekah Lodge and a past Nobel Grand of the lodge, a
member of the WCTU and of the Francilla Club of Wellsboro. She is survived
by one daughter, Miss Edytha Keeney of Wllsboro; one stepson, Maxwell Turner
of Mt. Vernon, N.Y.; one grandson, Jerry Keeney of Mansfield; several nieces
and nephews. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. in the
Johnson & Tussey Funeral Home, Wellsboro with Rev. Gordon I. Abrams
officiating. Burial will be in Arbon Cemetery, Blossburg. Friends may call
at the funeral home Thursday and Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. A Rebekah service
will be held Friday evening at 7:30.
MICHAEL JOHN COLAVITA: Rev. John Shypulefski officiated at funeral services held Monday at 10 a.m. at the Auld Funeral Home for Michael John Colavita, age 3 years old of 243 S. Williamson Rd., Blossburg who died unexpectedly Friday, the 24th at the Williamsport General Hospital. Born Feb. 22, 1970 in Baltimore, Md., he was the son of Mary Catherine Odom and Michael Colavita. Other survivors include a sister, Debra Lynn Colavita of Blossburg, maternal grandmother, Mrs. Ruth Odom, and Mrs. Rose Colavita, paternal grandmother. Burial was in Arbon Cemetery in Blossburg.
Colavita, Michael John, age 3, of 243 S. Williamson Road, Blossburg, PA suddenly Friday, August 24, 1973. Friends are invited to call at the Ault Funeral Home, Blossburg, Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service there Monday at 10 a.m. The Rev. John Shypulefski officiating. Burial, Arbon Cemetery, Blossburg, PA. Survived by father, Michael Colavita of Baltimore, Md.; mother, Mrs. Mary Katherine Colavita of Blossburg, PA; sisters, Debra Lynn Colavita of Blossburg, PA; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Ruth Odom of Blossburg, PA; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Rose Colavita of Elmira.
COLES Sara L- Mrs. T.J. Mooers, died at her home in Blossburg on April 10th (1906) after many years of poor health. Her husband, two sons, John and Samuel, both of Blossburg, and one daughter, Mrs. Fannie Gould, of Tacoma, Washington, survive her. Funeral services were held on Sunday at 2 p.m., Rev. Mr. Price officiating, assisted by Rev. D.T. Williams. - Wellsboro Agitator, Wednesday, 18 April 1906, Pg. 5 Note from Georgia Evans - Mrs. T.J. Mooers was Sara L. Coles
LAWRENCE (TONY) CUDA age 56 of R.D. 1, Liberty, Pa. suddenly May 23, 1977 at his home. Friends are invited to call at the Auld Funeral Home, Blossburg, Pa. Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services there Friday at 1:30 p.m. the Rev. Richard Eben officiating. Burial Arbon Cemetery, Blossburg, Pa. Survived by wife, Irene Urbon Cuda at home; daughters, Mrs. Carol Wojcik, Blossburg, Pa., Mrs. Donna Levandoski, Blossburg, Pa., Miss Tanya Cudo at home; four grandchildren; brothers, Charles Cudo, Lawrenceville, Pa., Frank G. Cuda, Wellsboro, Pa. and Stanley Cudo of Florida. –Elmira Star-Gazette 5/25/1977
CUDA - Funeral services for Michelle Lynn Predmore, 54, of Hilham, were conducted at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home, with Rev. Earl Alverson officiating. Burial will be in Arbon Cemetery in Blossburg, PA at a later date. Mrs. Predmore died Saturday, March 14, 2009 at her home surrounded by her husband and family after a long battle with cancer. Born March 4, 1955 in Wellsboro, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank G. Cuda and Ann J. Snyder. She attended Unity of the Cumberlands Church. She worked at Kroger’s of Cookeville since 1999. She loved gardening, motorcycle riding, playing piano, nature and no critter came to her door that she didn’t take care of. She was an avid poet and writer. She was a loving wife and homemaker. Survivors include her husband of over 11 years, Don Predmore (whom she married June 27, 1997 in Nashville, TN); step-sons Don Predmore, III and friend Jennifer of Langhorn, PA, George Allen (Jennifer) Predmore of Yardley, PA, and Todd C. (Melissa) Weaver of New Tripoli, PA; 4 sisters and 3 brothers-in-law, Sherry Bodine and friend Chuck Swimelar and Suzanne and Richard Niles, all of Wellsboro, PA, Mary and Michael Ditchfield of Trout Run, PA, and Patricia and Bart Langemeier of Red Lodge, MT; 2 brothers and a sister-in-law, Frank and Judy Cuda of Levittown, PA, and Mark Cuda of Talkeetna, AK; step-mother Mary Jane Cuda of Mesa, AZ; 8 grandchildren; father- and mother-in-law, Don, Sr. and Thelma Predmore; brother- and sister-in-law, Ken and Mary Predmore all of East Stroudsburg, PA; 13 nieces and nephews; 6 great nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center % Gift Processing-Melanoma Program, PMB 407727, 2301 Vanderbilt Pl. Nashville, TN 37235-7727. Special care provided by Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home. - Mansfield Gazette, March 18, 2009
CUDA - Memorial Mass for Michelle Cuda Predmore -- Friends and family are invited to attend a Memorial Mass and Celebration of Michelle’s life on Saturday, April 18, at 1 p.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Wellsboro, with the Rev. John J. Chmil, Celebrant. Michelle was born March 4, 1955, in Wellsboro, to the late Frank G. Cuda and Ann J. Snyder. She died Saturday, March 14, 2009, at her home in Hilham, Tenn., surrounded by her husband, Don and family. Michelle was just 54 years old and battled malignant melanoma with gusto and grace. She was an old soul and beautiful flower child of the sixties in an 80’s body. She loved to play classical musical on the baby grand or the old upright, wrote poetry, rode the Harley, quoted Jagger/Stones lyrics when she got on a rant and “would rather learn from one bird how to sing than teach ten thousand stars how not to dance.” Join with members of the Predmore and Cuda families in remembering the LIFE AND BEAUTY of Michelle, a loving wife, sister and friend. - Mansfield Gazette, April 15, 2009
DAVIS – Mrs. John J. HUGHES died at her home in Blossburg, Pa., last Sunday morning after a protracted illness. Mrs. Hughes’ maiden name was Ella DAVIS. She was born in Cherry Flats and was one of a family of seven children, she being the only survivor. In 1870 she married John J. HUGHES, of Blossburg who died in 1901. Mr. and Mrs. HUGHES built their home in Blossburg and spent practically all their married life in that place. Four children were born to them—Edith, deceased; Dr. W. L. HUGHES who is a children’s specialist and is located in Indiana Harbor, Chicago, Ill.; T. L. HUGHES, foreman in the production department of a large canning factory in Pittsburgh, and Miss Mae HUGHES, who is one of the most valued teachers in Blossburg High School. Mrs. HUGHES was a life long member of the Welsh Congregational Church and has been a much loved and respected member of the community. The funeral services were held at the HUGHES home on Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock. Buried in Arbon Cemetery. 1928 May 31st, Wellsboro Gazette +++
DAVIS – Dr. Frederick
G. Davis, a retired dentist of 6640 Sprague St., Philadelphia, formerly
of Blossburg, died at his home on Saturday, March 4, 1961. He was 85. Before
going to Philadelphia, Dr. Davis practiced dentistry on Main St., Blossburg
for many years. He was born in Morris Run, the son of George and Sarah
Ann Tipton Davis. He was a member of the Methodist Church of Philadelphia.
He was a graduate of Mansfield Normal School, class of 1893, and
of the Medico-Chi College and the University of Pennsylvania. He was a
member of the U of P Alumni Assn. He also was a member and past master
of Bloss Lodge No. 350, F & AM, the Coudersport Consistory, Kalurah
Temple, Royal Arch Commandery No. 296 of Mansfield and the Penna. Dental
Society. Surviving is his wife, the former Elizabeth Hower. Services were
held at 11 AM at Auld’s Funeral Home, Blossburg. Rev. Charles Ramp, pastor
of the Methodist Church officiated. Burial was in Arbon Cemetery, Blossburg.
Officers and members of the Bloss Lodge conducted Masonic services at 8
PM on Tuesday. – Mansfield Advertiser, 8 March 1961, p.5
J. Harry DAVIS
J. Harry Davis, died in Elmira, NY, on June 15. He was
born in Owego, NY, February 29, 1869 and in the same year removed to Blossburg
with his parents, Mr. And Mrs. J.L. Davis. In 1892 he married Miss
Nellie Clemons and removed to Newberry, Conn., and later to Elmira, where
he resided until his death. Mr. Davis was a member of the Union Lodge
No. 95 F&AM, of Elmira, and of Cashmere Grotto, No. 11. M. O.
V. P. He was also a member of the Grotto Band. Funeral services
in charge of Bloss Lodge No. 350 F&AM, where held at the home of his
parents, in Blossburg on June 18; burial in Arbon cemetery. (The Agitator:
Wellsboro, PA, June 28, 1922)
DAVIS –MRS. RUTH DAVIS AMES, wife of Alfred Ames died Wednesday afternoon, Apr. 2, 1941 at the Blossburg State Hospital one hour after admission. She had been ill for several months and a former patient at the hospital. Mrs. Ames was born in Arnot 48 years ago, the daughter of John and Rose Hatnaway Davis. She had resided in Blossburg since a child. She is survived by her husband; seven daughters, Margaret, Edith and Irene at home; Mrs. Charles Shamonski of Blossburg; Mrs. Mildred Loomis and Miss Alice Ames of Elmira and Roxanna of Wellsboro; two sons, Fred and Alfred at home. The body was removed to the McCabe Funeral Home where the funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p.m., the Rev. H. Barton VanVliet, pastor of the Baptist Church officiating. Burial in Arbon Cemetery. –Elmira Star-Gazette 4/4/1/41
DEAN - Paul Dean, 32, of Blossburg, Pa., died Saturday evening August 7, 1954. He was employed by the Commonwealth Telephone Co. in Carbondale, Ill. He is survived by mother, Mrs. Anna Jones Dean of Blossburg; aunts and uncles, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Wilson and Mr. & Mrs. William Jones of Blossburg, Mr. & Mrs. Grant Jones of Covington, Pa., and Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Burns of Buffalo; several cousins. Funeral was Wednesday with the Rev. Maurice Entwistle of the Blossburg Baptist Church officiating. Burial in Arbon Cemetery, Blossburg. William B. Wilson Post, American Legion and Supreme Sacrifice Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars of Blossburg conducted the military honors at the grave. - Wellsboro Agitator, September 2, 1954
JAMES DECKER, 85, for many years a resident of Blossburg, Pa., died Friday, June 3, 1938 at the family home after an extended illness. Mr. Decker had recently returned after spending the winter in Corning with his daughter, Mrs. Donald Todine. His condition became acute several days ago. His survivors include his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Decker of Blossburg; a daughter, Mrs. Donald Todine of Corning and a son, Henry Decker of Blossburg. Funeral Monday afternoon. The Rev. Ford Crippen, pastor of the Methodist Church will officiate. Burial in Arbon Cemetery, Blossburg. –Elmira Star-Gazette 6/4/1938
DEGENEFFE - MADELINE R. BROOKS
The funeral was Saturday for Mrs. Madeline R. Brooks, of Blossburg,
who died early Wednesday, October 25, 1972, after she was struck by truck
on Route 287, five miles north of Salladasburg. She was born Nov. 1, 1923,
in Brussels, Belgium, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Degeneffe. Surviving,
besides her husband, are two daughters, Mrs. Ann Marie Jones, of Wheeling,
W.Va., and Miss Sandra Brooks, of Rochester, NY, and two grandchildren.
A private funeral was held Saturday at the convenience of the family, with
the Rev. Kenneth A. Burket, a United Methodist minister, officiating.
Burial was in Arbon Cemetery, Blossburg.
DITCHBURN, Mary
Age 93, died Sunday, February 27, 2005, at The Green Home, Wellsboro,
PA. Miss Ditchburn, a daughter of John W. and Harriet Watkins Ditchburn,
was born May 28, 1911, at Arnot, PA. She was predeceased in death by her
parents; a brother, John; and sisters, Margaret Ditchburn and Irene MacBlane.
A 1930 graduate of Mansfield State Teachers College, now Mansfield University,
she was a longtime elementary teacher, beginning in 1930 in Arnot and later
at the Blossburg Elementary School, where she retired in 1973. She was
a member of the United Methodist Church, Blossburg, PA. She is survived
by several cousins, including Mrs. Frank Sillman, Miss Dorothy Watkins
and Mr. Andrew Watkins; as well as Special Friends, Mrs. Agnes Kuster,
Miss Laura Sechrist and Mrs. Anita Wood. Calling hours will be at the Freeburg
Funeral Home, Blossburg, on Wednesday, March 2, 2005, from 7 to 9 p.m.
The funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, March
3, at 11:00 a.m., the Reverend Jason Guillaume officiating, with burial
at the Arbon Cemetery. Wellsboro, Pa. 16901.
DOMINIKOSKI - FLEMING, Irene
Age 86, of Blossburg, died Monday in Carlisle, PA. She was the widow
of Charles Fleming. Survived by a daughter, Sandra (Leslie) Vroman; 5 grandchildren,
Renee (David) Wesner, John (Barb) Hotalen, Dean Morgan II, Tonya (John)
Ake, and Brian Morgan; six great-grandchildren, Amber Wesner, Mickala Pariso,
Elizabeth and Rebecca Morgan, Abby Ake, Miranda Hotalen; sisters-in-law,
Agnes Kuster and Clara Dominikoski; and nephew, Michael Merrick. Calling
hours are 6 - 8 p.m. Wednesday (tonight) at Zwicharowski Funeral Home,
314 Granger St., Blossburg. The Funeral Mass will be Thursday at 10:30
a.m. at Blossburg's St. John Neumann Church. Burial will be in Arbon Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Forest Park Health Center, 700 Walnut Bottom Rd.,
Carlisle, PA 17013.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 7/15/2009
DOMINIKOSKI - Irene Fleming, 86, of Blossburg, passed away Monday, July 13, 2009, at Forest Park Nursing Home, Carlisle. Born in Morris Run, Nov. 21, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Hedwig Dominikoski. She was the widow of Charles Fleming. Irene was a member of Saint John Newmann Church and its Altar and Rosary Society, also the Sebring Grange. Mrs. Fleming was a retiree of J.P.Ward Foundry, Fleming's Ceramics, and Fleming's Blueberry Farm. Survived by her daughter, Sandra (Leslie) Vroman; five grandchildren, Renee (David) Wesner, John (Barb) Hotalen, Dean Morgan II, Tonya (John) Ake, and Brian Morgan; six great-grandchildren, Amber Wesner, Mickala Pariso, Elizabeth and Rebecca Morgan, Abby Ake, Miranda Hotalen; sisters-in-law, Agnes Kuster and Clara Dominikoski; and nephew, Michael Merrick. Calling hours are 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, at Zwicharowski Funeral Home, 314 Granger St., Blossburg. The funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, at Blossburg's St. John Neumann Church. Burial will be in Arbon Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Forest Park Health Center, 700 Walnut Bottom Road, Carlisle, PA 17013. Williamsport Sun Gazette - July 14, 2009
DOUMAUX – Mrs. Virginia DOUMAUX HERON widow of Samuel HERON,
of Blossburg, died after a short illness May 21, at her home in Lawrence,
Mass. Mrs. HERON was born in Charleston, daughter of Bertrand and
Virginia THOMAS DOUMAUX natives of France.
She was a teacher in the schools of Tioga County for some time.
After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. HERON resided at Antrim and Fall Brook,
where Mr. HERON served as superintendent for the Fall Brook Coal Company.
Later they removed to Blossburg were Mr. HERON died in 1907. Mrs.
HERON later joined her younger son Rev. R. A. HERON in Chicago and Neenah
Menasha, Wis., where he accepted rector ships for several years. For the
past 13 years Mrs. HERON had been a resident of Lawrence, Mass. Prominent
in church activities she was beloved by hosts of friends in the parishes
were she resided. She is survived by two sons, the Right Rev.
Raymond A. HERON of Boston, and James D. HERON of Blossburg, and the following
nephews and nieces, Stuart Y. DOUMAUX and Mrs. Florence V. DOUMAUX of Wellsboro;
Mrs. S. T. NIVLING and Lincoln DOUMAUX, of Rochester, and Louis DOUMAUX,
of Jersey Shore. Services were conducted Tuesday by Rev. H. H. GILLIES
of Mansfield, at her son’s home in Blossburg; burial in Arbon Cemetery
at Blossburg. 1938 May 26th, Wellsboro Gazette +++
DRYBURGH - OGDEN Anna L.
Formerly of Covington, diedpeacefully Thursday, October 25, 2007, at
Sunrise Terrace, Valley View Nursing Center, Montoursville. Anna celebrated
her 86th birthday Friday, October 19th. Born in Arnot, she was the daughter
of the late Robert and Edith Norman Dryburgh. Anna and her husband, Charles
M. Ogden, celebrated 50 years of marriage; he preceded her in death on
December 4, 1995. She was formerly employed at Ward Foundry, Blossburg;
Blossburg State Hospital laundry; Billards Manufacturing, Covington; Mergenthaler
Linotype, Wellsboro; and finally retiring at the age of 80 from Mansfield
Comfort Inn. Anna loved dinners and dancing with her many wonderful friends,
as well as her numerous pets over the years. Anna was the loving mother
of Norma (John) Martin, Ginger (Denny) Kurzejewski, all of Mansfield, Robert
(Melissa) Ogden, South Williamsport, and to Garry Lee Ogden who preceded
her in death November 1994. She was a proud grandmother of Chris, Todd,
Marissa, and Tiffany Ogden, Tim Martin, Melanie Shaut, Jeff Kurzejewski,
Lauren, Logan and Evan Ogden. She was a proud great-grandmother to Megan
Garrison, Taylor, Garri Lee, and Amanda Ogden, Tanner M. York, and Liam
Shaut and Cade Kurzejewski. She was preceded in death by three sisters
and a brother. Anna was a member of the United Methodist Church and the
Friendship Circle of Blossburg, Mansfield VFW and Wellsboro Moose Lodge.
Family and friends will be received Sunday, October 28, 2007, from 3 p.m.-5
p.m. at the Freeberg Funeral Home, Blossburg. Funeral services will be
Monday, 11 a.m., at the United Methodist Church, Blossburg with the Rev.
Jason Guillaume officiating. Interment will follow at Arbon Cemetery. The
family will provide the flowers. Donations may be directed to: Valley View
Nursing Center, Anna L. Ogden Memorial Fund for Sunrise Terrace, 2140 Warrensville
Rd., Montoursville, PA 17754 or to the United Methodist Church, 108 N.
Williamson Rd., Blossburg, PA 16912. Published in the Star-Gazette on 10/27/2007.
DUNSMORE – The remains of the late Alexander B. DUNSMORE, who died at his home in St. Benedict, Pa. on the 24th ultimo, were taken to Blossburg for interment last Wednesday. A delegation from Bloss Lodge, F. & A. M., of which the deceased was one of the oldest members, escorted the remains to the residence of Mrs. Myron STRATTON, were funeral services were held; burial in the Odd Fellows Cemetery, with Masonic honors. Mr. DUNSMORE was a native of Scotland and spent many years in the mining districts of Tioga County. About 20 years ago he went to Clearfield County and for eighteen years had been General Manager for the Peale, Peacock and Kerr Company and allied corporations, with forty-two operations under his supervision. He is survived by five sons—William and Archie, of St. Benedict, Joseph, of Philipsburg; Robert of DuBois; Alexander, of Curwensville, and four daughters, Misses. Anne, Janet, Ida and Agnes at home. Two brothers, Dugald and James DUNSMORE, also survive him. 1910 Feb. 2nd, Wellsboro Agitator
DONALD T. EDDINGS, 73, formerly of Blossburg, and Arnot, died July 11, 1996, in Valley View Nursing Center, Montoursville, where he lived for eight months. He had been in failing health for the past two years. Born August 9, 1922, in Blossburg, he was the son of Harry James and Gladys Lydia Berry Eddings. Mr. Eddings had been employed by the former Blossburg Hospital and the former Brague Mining Co. During World War II he served with the Army’s Company M, Third Battalion, 395th Infantry Regiment, 99th Division, and the Ready Reserves during the Korean War. On March 5, 1944, he was wounded and received the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. This was in Ardennes; The American Defense and American Theater medals and the European-African-Middle East Medal with three battle stars for the Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe campaigns; the Army Occupation and Good Conduct medals; the Distinguished Unit and Presidential Unit citations; the French Croix de Guerre; Belgium Ordre de la Couronne, Belgium Fourragere; Netherlands Oranger Lanyard; Combat Medic Badge, and the World War II Victory Medial. He was a member of the Blossburg Post 8730; Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Theodore Roosevelt Post 167, American Legion Morris Run. Other memberships included the Blossburg Hillside Rod and Gun Club; the Arnot Sportsmen’s Club; the Whispering Pines Cap and Flint Club; the National Rifle Association and the National Muzzle Loading Riffle Association. He extensively read literature pertaining to wars fought by the US and the history of American Indians and mountain men. He attended local jamborees and enjoyed acting out the part of a mountain man. Surviving are a brother, Harry W.; a sister, Bernice M. Sahm, both of Williamsport; two nieces; the nephews; four great-nephews; six great-nieces; two great-great-nieces. The funeral was held July 21 at Zwicharowski’s Funeral Home, Blossburg. Interment, with full military rites, was in Arbon Cemetery. The family requires memorial contributions be sent to: Tioga Co. Unit of the American Cancer Society, Wellsboro, PA. –Canton Independent Sentinel.
JAMES EDWARDS SR., 74 of Arnot Tuesday, Feb. 27, 1962. He was a member of Arnot Presbyterian Church and the Bloss Lodge, F&AM. Survived by wife, Mrs. Florence M. Edwards; daughters, Mrs. Wheeler Kirk of Nelson, Mrs. James Lucas and Mrs. Linn Keyser of Arnot, Mrs. William Ewald of Wellsburg RD 2; sons, James Jr. and Lyle of Arnot, Fred of Silver Creek, N.Y.; brothers, Fred T. of Latrobe, Pa., Jerry of Elmira; 23 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Body at Shaw & Robena Funeral Home, Mansfield and will be removed today to the family home. Funeral there Saturday at 2 p.m., the Rev. William McElwain. Arbon Cemetery. –Elmira Star-Gazette 2/28/1992
ENGLAND Anna
Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA - Wed., Feb. 11, 1931, Pg 7
Mrs. Charles Grinnell, formerly of Blossburg, died last Tuesday [2/3/1931]
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Stanley E. Brader, in Scranton.
The remains were taken to Blossburg, where services were held Friday afternoon
at St. Luke's Episcopal Church; interment in Arbon Cemetery. Mrs.
Grinnell, who before her marriage was Miss Anna England, was the widow
of Charles Grinnell, for many years one of the leading hardware merchants
of Blossburg. Mr. Grinnell died about three years ago. Mrs.
Grinnell is survived by a daughter, Mrs. S. E. Brader of Scranton; a son,
Frank Grinnell of Scranton; a brother, James Prethero of Ludlow, KY; a
sister, Mrs. Harriett Burgess of Binghamton.
ENGLAND Elizabeth - Mrs. Elizabeth England Logan, aged 58 years, wife of William R. Logan, of Blossburg, died on October 15, (1910), after a four-weeks illness. Besides her husband she is survived by three children – Robert E. Logan, superintendent for the Blossburg Coal Company at Arnot, Roy Logan and Miss Gertrude, at home. The following brothers and sisters also survive her: Mrs. Emma Roberts of Parsons, Samuel England of Victoria, Va., George England, Mrs. Chas Grinnell, of Blossburg; Mrs. Joseph Richards, of Youngstown, O.; Mrs. Mary Boughton of Columbia Cross Roads; Mrs. Frank Burgess, Mrs. C. E. Burgess, Thomas Prethero, of Antrim; James Prethero of Ludlow, Ky. Mrs. Logan was the daughter of Joseph England and was born at Sugar Valley, Clinton county September 17th 1852. Her parents removed to Blossburg many years ago and the greater portion of her life was spent there and at Arnot. Funeral services were held last Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Dr. Green, of the Methodist Episcopal church and Rev. L.E. Catlin, of the Baptist church, of Blossburg, officiating. A quartet composed of Miss Clark, Mrs. F.H. Stratton, D.R. Evans and James Kerwan sang "O To Be Nothing", "Jesus Lover of My Soul: and "Jesus is Calling" during the services at the house and "Abide with Me" at the services at the grave. The casket bearers were G.D. Clark, Robert Sommerville, William Brooks, Myron Ogden, George Hanwell and William B. Gilmore. The flower bearers were Samuel Landon, Dr. H.B. Kiess, F.S. Hughes, Esq., and Hon. F. R. Smith. Burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Blossburg. - Wellsboro Agitator, Wednesday, October 26, 1910
ENGLISH – Mrs. James
D. HERON, Mrs. Estella ENGLISH HERON for many years a teacher in the Blossburg
Schools, died Thursday, Aug. 22, at her home on North Main Street in Blossburg,
after being in ill health for two years. She was the wife of James
D. HERON. Mrs. HERON was born at Morris Run, March 5, 1876, daughter
of George and Anna DAVIS ENGLISH. She taught in the Blossburg schools
after graduation from Mansfield State Normal School. She was an
active member of the Blossburg Reading Club and of St. Luke’s Episcopal
Church and Guild, and is survived by her husband and one sister, Lillian
ENGLISH, of Blossburg, and several cousins. Funeral services were conducted
by Rev. J. Perry COX, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Sunday; burial in
Arbon Cemetery at Blossburg. 1940 Aug 28th, Wellsboro Agitator +++
REV. MAURICE REID ENTWISTLE age 79 of Blossburg, PA, Saturday, October 18, 1986. No visitation hours. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Adams-Morse-Kleese Funeral home, 303 Main St., Blossburg, PA. The Rev. Benjamin Nevin and the Rev. John Shypulefski officiating. Interment Arbon Cemetery. Survived by 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Maurice and Judy Entwistle of Brussels, Belgium, Dr. Nelson and Eleanor Entwistle of Cap Hill, PA, Donald and Yoon Entwistle of Los Angeles, CA; daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and John Berguson of Covington, PA; 2 sisters and brother-in-law, Evelyn Collins and Alene and Milton Gunter all of Estill, SC; brother and sister-in-law, Sherwood and Mary Jo Entwistle of Houston, TX; 2 brothers-in-law, David and Benjamin Champion both of Philadelphia, PA; sister-in-law, Mrs. John C. Champion of White Plains, NY; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by wife, Elaine in October 1978 and brother, Ronald. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Blossburg, PA where he officiated for over 20 years. He was a graduate of Colgate University and Eastern Baptist Seminary. He officiated at Church’s in Watsontown, Philadelphia, Morris Run and Blossburg, covering over 50 years. Under his leadership at Blossburg, the congregation completed the present sanctuary. While in this church he received the Rose O’Hall Award as an Outstanding Minister. After retirement, he served as Supply Pastor at various local Churches. Mr. Entwistle was well known and respected throughout the Blossburg community. Memorial contributions may be made to a church of one’s choice. –Elmira Star-Gazette 10/20/1986
ESAIAS –GWEN E. ARBOGAST, 73, died April 28, 1991 at her home in Williamsport. Mrs. Arbogast was born November 8, 1917 in Morris Run, a daughter of Thomas and Edith Hall Esaias. She was a member of the Covington Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ); the Twilight Chapter O.E.S. #475, Mansfield; The Micah Shrine #28 Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, Williamsport. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Ginny Black, Covington; two sons, Charles Covington; and Walter, Long Beach, CA; two sisters, Mrs. Evelyn Preston, Canton and Mrs. Phyllis Johnson, New York City; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Arbogast was predeceased by as son Edgar, April 1, 1988. There will be no calling hours. Memorial services will be conducted at the Drinkwine Funeral Home, Williamsport, on Saturday, May 4, starting at 2:00 p.m. by the Order of Eastern Star, the Micah Shrine #28 Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, and funeral service with Rev. Joseph Newman, pastor of the Garden View Church of Christ, Williamsport, officiating. Interment will be in the Arbon Cemetery, Blossburg. The family will supply the flowers. Memorial donations may be directed to the Covington Church of Christ, or the Garden View Church of Christ, Williamsport. –Canton Independent Sentinel.
Richard E. ESAIAS, age 58, of Blossburg, Pa., suddenly December 10, 1976 at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, Pa. Friends are invited to call at the Auld Funeral Home, Blossburg, Pa., Sunday 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral and committal services there Monday, December 13, 1976 at 2 p.m. Rev. Guy W. Camp III officiating. Burial Arbon Cemetery, Blossburg.
ROY J. ESTEP, 80, (SRGP 11191) of Mansfield died Friday, Jan. 23, 1998, in the Bath, N.Y., Veterans Association Medical Center. A retired watchmaker he was an Army veteran of World War II. Born Sept. 7, 1917 in Sylvania, he was a son of Leonard and Florence Cunningham Estep. Surviving are two sons, John R. of Mansfield and Michael R. of San Antonio, Texas; a brother, Harold of Elmira, N.Y., and two grandsons. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie, in 1993. There will be no services. Burial will be in Arbon Cemetery, Blossburg. Arrangements are being handled by Wilston’s, 18 N. Main St.
James D. EVANS
James D. Evans, aged 80 years of Covington,
died Sunday, at Sayre. He was a Covington merchant and a member of Friendship
Lodge, F & AM of Mansfield, Williamsport Con—tory, Arbon Odd Fellows
Lodge of Blossburg, Knights of Phythias Lodge of Arnot, Covington Grange
and director of the Tioga County Motor Club. He is survived by his widow,
son and daughter. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m.; at the
Covington Methodist Church, Rev. Paul Fattarusso officiating; burial in
Arbon cemetery at Blossburg with Masonic services. (1950)
EVANS –LAURA EVANS HUSTED of Canton, Pa. diedfrom her home on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006. Born in Morris Run, Pa., Laura was a daughter of the late William and Louisa Sara Ann (Stokes) Evans. She was the wife of Charles D. Husted who diedon July 27, 2001. Mrs. Husted received her Bachelors of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Mansfield University and was a teacher for two years in Mosherville School's upper grades and then at the North Union School for the first through eighth grades. In 1949, her daughter was born and Laura focused on caring for family and home. She was a life-long member of the North Union Christian Church, served for many years as Secretary/Treasurer of Union Township and was a member of the Union Center Grange. Laura lived an honorable and dignified life, guided by the strength of her character. Surviving are her daughter and son in law, Katharine Husted and Ronald McCarthy; a sister-in-law, Ruth Seymour; cousins, Robert T. (Ella Mae) Evans and their family; and Caroline (Robert) Prevette and their family. In addition to her husband, Charlie, Laura was predeceased by her brother, William Evans. Friends may call from 6 - 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, at the North Union Church on Route 414, Tioga County PA. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Arbon Cemetery in Blossburg with her pastor, Rev. Duane Taylor, officiating. In lieu of flowers, her family suggests your consideration of a memorial in Laura's name to The North Union Christian Church, c/o Bruce Metzger, Treasurer at 353 Soper Hill Road, Canton, Pa. or to the Mansfield University Foundation at Alumni House, 6 Beecher St. Mansfield, Pa. Arrangements are under the care of the Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Drive, Canton. –Towanda Daily Review
EVANS –MRS. MARY E. HAHN, widow of Charles Hahn, died Wednesday (August 27. 1935) at the family home in Bradford, Pa. Mrs. Hahn for many years was a resident of Arnot and is well known in the community. The funeral was held at Bradford Saturday morning and burial was in Arbon Cemetery here Saturday afternoon Aug. 31, 1935. The Rev. Owen Barrett of the Methodist Church officiated. Mrs. Hahn of Bradford; a sister, Mrs. Thomas Farer and three grandchildren. –Elmira Star-Gazette 9/3/1935
WILLIAM A. EVANS, 79, of Canton diedquietly on Saturday August 17, 1996 at the Broad Acres Nursing Home. Born September 7, 1916, in Morris Run, to the late William and Louise (Stokes) Evans. Mr. Evans grew to adulthood on his parents North Union (Tioga County) farm. He attended the North Union School and graduated from Canton High School, class of 1935. He subsequently earned his living as an electrician and a plumber, his meticulous craftsmanship earning him the respect of all who served. Mr. Evans was a lifelong member of Union Center Grange #784 and the Loyal Order of Moose #429, Canton. Devoted to his life partner, Alice Kelly, Mr. Evans spent the last decade caring for her until her death in 1995. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Laura and Charles Husted, Canton; his maternal aunt, Esther Stokes, his niece, Katherine Husted, Minneapolis, MN; and his cousins Caroline Davis Prevette and Robert T. Evans. The funeral service was held on Wednesday, August 21 at 11:00 a.m. at the Morse & Kleese Funeral Home, 40 N. Center St., Canton, with the Rev. David B. Morris, pastor of the Church of Christ, disciples, officiating. Interment will be in the Arbon Cemetery, Blossburg. Memorials in Mr. Evans’ name made to the charity of one’s choice would be greatly appreciated. –Canton Independent Sentinel.
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