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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. |
ABBOTT Priscilla Abigail
Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA -- Wednesday, April 7, 1920
Priscilla A. Briggs, died March 27 at her home near Knoxville.
She was born August 7, 1847. She is survived by six daughters and
one son, two daughters having died. The daughters are:
Libbie, wife of Chas. Schoonover of Goshen, Ind; Bessie, wife of
Gus Freeman of Knoxville; Edith, who was the wife of O A Schoonover
of Knoxville now deceased; Mattie, wife of John Ford of Roulette,
PA; May, wife of Bern Frazier of Pine City, NY; Elsie, wife
of Bert Sawyer of Knoxville; Ettie, wife of Newall Watkins of Knoxville;
Abbie A. Briggs, deceased and Emmett Briggs. She is also survived
by one sister, Abbie Abbott, of Knoxville. Funeral services were
held at 2 o'clock, Tuesday, Rev. Mr. Croft, pastor of the Knoxville and
Austinburg Baptist Church officiating; interment in Woodlawn Cemetery
at Austinburg.
ANDREWS MABEL
Mrs. Mabel Thomas Erway - age 80, of Westfield, Pa., Monday, April
12, 1971. Friends are invited to call at the Watkins Funeral Home,
Westfield, Pa. Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Also friends
may call Thursday, from 1 p.m. until time of funeral services at 2 p.m.
at the Westfield United Methodist Church, the Rev. Merie Cowther.
Burial in Austinburg Cemetery. She is survived by daughter, Mrs.
Wilson (Joan) Gridley of Westfield; step-daughter, Mrs. John (Elva) Haley
of Buffalo, NY; stepsons, Guy Erway of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Kenneth
Erway of Emporium, Pa; sisters, Mrs. Alice Garner of Cortland, NY; and
Mrs. Jacob (Gertrude) Hohn of Utica, NY; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren;
12 step grandchildren. She was a member of the Westfield United Methodist
Church and the Austinburg Grange. She was the widow of the late Marion
Erway, who passed away January 5, 1971.
ANDREWS MABEL
Leader, Corning, NY 13 Apr 1971 Tuesday, pg 11, col 6
Westfield, PA - Mrs. Mabel T. Erway, 80 of Westfield died Monday in
the Westfield Home for the Aged. She was the widow of Marion Erway
and is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Wilson (Jean) Gridley of Westfield;
a step-daughter, Mrs. John (Elva) Haley of Bufflo, NY; two step- sons,
Guy Erway of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Kenneth Erway of Emporium, PA; two
sisters, Mrs. Alice Garner of Cortland, NY, and Mrs. Jacob Hohn of Utica;
three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren.
She was born March 24, 1891, in Tioga County PA, the daughter of Harvey
and Ella Meade Andrews. She was a member of the Westfield United Methodist
Church and the Austinburg Grange. Friends may call at the Watkins
Funeral Home here Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Thursday from 1 p.m.
until funeral services at 2 in the Westfield United Methodist Church. The
Rev. Merie Cowher will officiate and burial will be in the Austinburg Cemetery.
Floyd A. ATWELL, Jr. Floyd A. Atwell, Jr., 47, of East Main St., died unexpectedly at his home following a heart attack, Sunday, Sept. 11, 1966. He was a partner with his brother, William, in Atwell’s Market, East Main St., Westfield. Born in Westfield, Dec. 17, 1918, he was the son of Floyd and Laura Belle (Rushmore) Atwell. He was married to Edna Brown at Chambers, N.Y., Aug. 9, 1939. Surviving with his wife are his father, Floyd E. Atwell, Sr., Westfield; sons, Richard Lee and Daniel James, and daughter, Janice Kay, at home; three sisters, Mrs. Laura Bonham, Westfield, Mrs. Ruth Hawley, Towanda, Pa. and Mrs. Maxine Stevens, Granada Hills, Calif.; and two brothers, William Atwell and Dean Atwell, both of Westfield. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Wesleyan Methodist Church with the Rev. Edward VanWicklin and the Rev. Stanley Lawrence officiating. Burial was in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Austinburg. Funeral arrangements were in charge of Watkins Funeral Home, Westfield.
ATWELL Ford T. Age 62, beloved husband, father, and son, of 504 California Road, Westfield, PA, passed away Friday, June 16, 2006, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA, as a result of an auto accident. Born in Corning, NY, August 18, 1943, to Merle E. and Anna Belle Chatfield Atwell. He was a graduate of Cowanesque High School at Westfield, PA. Ford was a retired Senior Heavy Equipment Operator and Instructor for the Pennsylvania Dept. of Transportation and was a self-employed logger and wood cutter. He was a 30-year member and Past Master of Westfield Lodge 477 F&AM and a member of the Coudersport Consistory. He was treasurer and sponsor for the local AA Chapter. He married Joyce A. Hurlburt December 7, 1963, she survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Denise (Gregory) BelleIsle of Mooresville, NC, and Sandra Outman of Knoxville, PA; his mother, Anna Belle Atwell of Gaines, PA; his sister, Sue (John) Payne of Arcade, NY; his grandchildren, Bethany Marie BelleIsle, Gregory BelleIsle, and Haley Ann Outman. He is preceded in death by his father and his son, David Atwell. Friends may call Monday, June 19, 2006, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the H.P. Smith & Son, Inc. Funeral Home, 1607 Main Street, Woodhull, NY, where Masonic Memorial Services will be conducted at 8:30 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, June 20th at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. John Prouty will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Austinburg, PA.
Ford T. ATWELL
Westfield, PA Ford T. Atwell, 62, of 504 California Road, Westfield,
died Friday, June 16, 2006 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA as
a result of an auto accident. Born in Corning, NY August 18, 1943, to Merle
E. and Anna Belle Chatfield Atwell. He was a graduate of Cowanesque
High School at Westfield, PA. He was retired Senior Heavy Equipment
Operator and Instructor for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
and self-employed logger and wood cutter. He was a 30 year member
and Past Master of the Westfield Lodge 477 F&AM and a member of the
Coudersport Consistory. He was treasurer and sponsor for the local AA Chapter.
He married Joyce A. Hurlbert Dec 7, 1963, she survives, of Westerfield.
Survivors also two daughters, Denise (Gregory) BellIsle of Mooresville,
N.C., Sandra Outman of Knoxville; mother, Anna Belle Atwell of Gaines,
PA; a sister, Sue (John) Payne of Arcade, NY; his grandchildren, Bethany
Marie BelleIsle, Gregory BelleIsle and Haley Ann Outman. He is preceded
in death by his father and his son David Atwell. Friends may call
Monday, Jun 19, 2006, 2-4 and 7-9 pm at HP Smith & Son, Inc Funeral
Home, 1607 Main St, Woodhull, NY, where Masonic Memorial Service will be
conducted at 8:30pm. Funeral Service will be conducted Tuesday, Jun
20th at 2pm at the Funeral home, the Rev. John Prouty will officiating.
Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Austinburg, PA. The Leader,
Corning, NY; Saturday, Jun 18 2006 pg 5A
MERLE E. ATWELL
Merle E. Atwell, 72, of Gaines, formerly of Westfield, died Saturday,
Sept. 7, 1991 at the Veteran's Administration Hospital, Bath, NY. He was
a 46-year member of Gerald G. Griffin Post #519 American Legion; life member
of Westfield Rod and Gun Club, food and cover foreman for Pennsylvania
Game Commission for 30 years; and deputy game protector of Pennsylvania.
He was a U S Navy veteran of World War II. He was a former supervisor of
Gaines Township and former member of Cowanesque School Board. Surviving
are his wife of 50 years, Anna Bell Atwell of Gaines; son, Ford Atwell
of Westfield; daughter, Sue Payne of Arcade, NY; brother, Bruce Atwell
of Owego, NY; three half-brothers, Bernard Atwell of Potter Brook, Paul
Atwell of Corning, NY, Leland Atwell of Beaver Dams; two half-sisters,
Catherine Blaine of Corning, Winifred Braun of Elmira, NY, six grandchildren
and four great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends called at the H.P. Smith and Son Funeral Home in Woodhull, NY,
Monday, Sept. 9. Services were held at the funeral home on Tuesday, Sept.
10. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Austinburg. (Wellsboro Gazette,
Wellsboro, PA, Wednesday, September 11, 1991)
Winfield ATWELL, 65, of 271 S. Hamilton St. Painted Post, Saturday, July 1, 1961. Survived by wife, Mrs. Idna Cary Atwell; sons, Paul and Leland at home, Merrill and Bernard of Westfield, Bruce of Knoxville; daughters, Catherine and Winifred at home, Mrs. Donald Zuker of Westfield; brother, Floyd of Westfield. Body at Carpenter Funeral Home, Painted Post. Funeral there today at 3:30 p.m., the Rev. Amos Harnish. Austinburg, Pa. Cemetery.
AUSTIN - Mildred L. Schoonover, age 59, of RD 1, Knoxville, PA, Saturday, May 26, 1973, unexpectedly. Friends may call Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the H.P. Smith & Son Funeral Home in Woodhull. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Young Hickory Baptist Church. Rev. John Harrison officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Austinburg, PA. She is survived by her husband, Hugh M. Schoonover; one daughter, Mrs. Althea Nessmith of Lakeland, FL; three brothers, Jesse Austin of Lakewood, CA, Henry Austin of Corning, NY and Harold Austin of S. Cartwright, NY; three grandchildren. Mrs. Schoonover was born in Avoca, NY., October 19, 1913, and was the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Frank Austin. She was a member of the Young Hickory Baptist Church, Troupsburg, NY.
BOGACZYK - SIMCOX, Margaret A.
Age 75, of 701 Scouten Hill Rd., Wellsboro, PA, formerly of Woodhull,
NY, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2008, at home. Born in Blossburg, PA,
March 7, 1933, she was the daughter of Vincent and Mary Tafalski Bogaczyk.
She married Clyde E. Simcox August 26, 1954; he preceded her in death,
November 10, 1988. Margaret was a homemaker and she and her husband operated
a farm in the town of Woodhull. She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law,
Christine and Thomas Greaves of Sebring, Florida, Susan and Roderick Parthemer,
Jr. of Wellsboro, PA, and Nancy and James Schoonover of Woodhull; stepdaughters,
Jeanne (Sonny) Fish of Three Springs, PA, and Joyce (David) Zeveney of
Nanticoke, PA; foster son, William (Vanessa) Winkler of Mansfield, PA;
brothers, Clement Bogaczyk of Elmira, William and Edmund Bogaczyk of Blossburg,
PA; sisters, Gertrude Burt and Dorothy Goodwin of Elmira, Celia Swinsick,
Teresa Steves and Regina Dake of Blossburg; 14 grandchildren and several
great-grandchildren. Friends may call Monday, May 12th, from 7-8:30 p.m.
and Tuesday, May 13th, from 1-2:30 p.m. at the H.P. Smith & Son, Inc.
Funeral Home, 1607 Main St., Woodhull, NY, where funeral services will
be conducted immediately following visitation. Burial will be in Woodlawn
Cemetery, Austinburg, PA. Published in the Star-Gazette on 5/12/2008.
BRIGGS WILLIAM C
Wellsboro Agitator - August 14, 1912
W. C. Briggs, of Cowanesque, died last week Monday night, of apoplexy.
His wife and several children survive him. Wm Briggs, with his family,
of Hinsdale, N.Y. are guests of his sister, Mrs. E. Griffin. He was
called here by the death of his father, W. C. Briggs. On Friday,
Mrs. Ellsworth Griffin entertained several relatives. They were:
Mrs. W. C. Griffin, of Cowanesque; William Briggs and family, Frank Briggs
and family, Ed. Briggs and family, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Labar, Mrs. Grace
Green, Luella Starkweather.
BUSH - MRS. JESSIE B. STEADMAN - Mrs. Jessie Bush Steadman, formerly of Brookfield, Pa., passed away at her home at 519 Jefferson St., Elmira, N.Y., Friday, February 12, 1954, at 9:00 a.m., where she had lived for 13 years after an extended illness and had been confined to a wheel chair for some time. She leaves her husband, Frank D. Steadman; three children, Leonard W. of Westfield, Pa., Franklin, Jr., of Orlando, Fla., R. D. 5, and Mrs. Georgia Swimley of Pine city, N.Y., R. D. 2; one half-brother, George Haxton of Westfield, Pa.; one aunt, Mrs. Eliza McCullough of Petersburg, Va.; several cousins, Funeral services were held at the Brookfield Church, where she attended for several years, Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Stanley Lawrence officiated. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Brookfield, Pa
CLARKSON GERTRUDE MATTESON
Corning - Gertrude Matteson, 82, of Painted Post, formerly of Westfield,
Pa., and Caton, died Thursday, Aug. 26, 2004 at Corning Hospital.
She was a former hair-piece maker for Two Guys Hair Designs in Elmira.
Survivors include her four sons, David Stiles of Addison, Duane Stiles
of Westfield, Pa., and Darwin Stiles and Gary Turner, both of Corning;
two daughters, Deborah Riff of Addison and Dianne Canner of Corning. Calling
hours are 6-8 p.m. Sunday and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday at Carpenter's Funeral
Home, 14 E. Pulteney St., Corning. Services will be held there at the conclusion
of calling hours at 1 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery,
Austinburg, Pa.
CLARKSON Gertrude
Gertrude Matteson, age 82, of Painted Post, NY, formerly of Westfield,
PA and Canton, NY passed away Thursday, August 26, 2004 at Corning Hospital.
Gertrude as born June 5, 1922 in Caton, NY the daughter of the late
George and Lena Rose Clarkson. She was former hair piece maker for the
Two Guys Hair Designs in Elmira Heights and attended Grace Bible Baptist
Church. She was predeceased by her first husband, Ivan Stiles in
March 1964 and by her second husband Carlton Matte-son in February 1982.
Surviving are her sons, Gary Turner of Corning, David (Diana) Stiles of
Addison, Duane (Joy) Stiles of Westfield, PA., Darwin (Jolene) Stiles of
Corning; daughters, Deborah (Philip) Riff of Addison, Dianne (Joseph) Canner
of Corning; 11 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 7 step-grandchildren.
Family and friends were invited to call at Carpenter's Funeral Home, 14
E. Pulteney Street, Corning on Sunday, August 29, 2004 from 6-8 PM and
are invited to call Monday from 11 AM-1 PM. A funeral service will be held
at the conclusion of visitation on Monday at 1 PM. Burial will be in Woodlawn
Cemetery, Austinburg, PA. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may direct
memorials to the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association.
Corning Leader - Monday, August 30, 2004
COON - MRS. ORRA COON DAY
Mrs. Orra Coon Day, 85 years old, resident of Whitesville, N.Y., died
in a hospital in upper New York State July 3, 1961 after a long illness.
Mrs. Day was the widow of Volney Coon and a resident of Troupsburg, N.Y.
for many years. In 1945 she married Paul Day of Whitesville, N.Y., and
has resided in that place until her death. Besides Mr. Day; she is survived
by two daughters, Mrs. Luella Stickles of Westfield and Mrs. Lena Springer
of Hornell and one son, Robert Coon, of Troupsburg; several grandchildren,
nieces and nephews. Funeral was held at the Griggs Funeral Home in Knoxville
Friday July 7, with Pastor L. Robert Wood of Whitesville, N.Y. officiating.
Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery at Austinburg. Attending were relatives
and friends from Buffalo, Rochester, Corning, Elmira, Whitesville, Hornell,
Arkport, Lewiston, Addison, N.Y., Westfield and Ulster, Pa. Submitted by
Ron Lewis
CROFT - HEETER
Laura M. Age 88, of R.R. #2, Box 420, Knoxville, PA, passed away Friday,
January 6th, 2006, at home after a short illness surrounded by her family.
Born in Elmira, NY on November 21, 1917, she was the daughter of Ernest
W. and Mildred Everitt Croft. She was a graduate of Troupsburg High School,
a member of the Austinburg United Methodist Church, and a 50-year member
of the former Galatea Rebekah Lodge and Cowanesque Valley Garden Club.
She was a longtime Red Cross volunteer, a lover of animals, and enjoyed
sewing. She first married James Hibbard, who preceded her in death in 1952.
She then married Lorain Heeter, April 30, 1954, who survives. Also surviving
are her daughter and son-in-law, Linda J. and James E. Bliss of Westfield,
PA; grandchildren, Janine Bliss of Corning and Courtney Bliss of Rockville,
MD; stepson, Wendell Heeter of Mongolia; stepdaughters, Bonnie Rogers of
Tucson, Arizona, Marlene Finley of Hammondsport, NY, and Patricia Swan
of Lindley, NY; her sister, Mary Lang of Knoxville, PA; sister-in-law,
Maxine Manning of Elkhart, Indiana; and several step-grandchildren, nieces,
nephews and cousins. Friends may call Monday, January 9th at the H.P. Smith
& Son, Inc., Funeral Home, 1607 Main Street, Woodhull, NY, from 1 to
3 p.m., where funeral and committal services will be conducted at 3 p.m.
The Rev. Joel Coleman will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery,
Austinburg, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Austinburg
United Methodist Church, c/o Ava Foster, R.R. #4, Box 474, Westfield, PA
16950.
DAVIES - EUGENE CLARK DAVIES
Eugene Clark Davies was born April 1, 1867 at Cowanesque, the second
son of James Davies and Lydia Jane Finkner. He was married Sept. 10, 1887
at Troupsburg, N.Y., to Jeanette George of Brookfield. He lived in the
Cowanesque Valley until July 1912, when he removed to Akron, Ohio that
he might live closer to his children. While living in Knoxville, he became
identified with the First Methodist church, wherein he immediately became
active, transfering his zeal for serving the Master, and exerting his talents
wherewith God had blessed him to the glory of God and the welfare of his
fellow man to the Grace Methodist Episcopal church of Akron, which he served
humbly as an official, Sunday school teacher and usher. He was a member
of the Simpson Bible Class. About noon on May 14, 1928, he was unexpectedly
summoned to serve his master above. Besides the host of friends who were
his heritage, he left his beloved wife; a son, Earl Lee Davies of Los Angeles,
California; a daughter, Mrs. Flay E. Greeley, who with her husband shared
part of his home in Akron; three sisters, Mrs. Ida Lane of Brookfield,
Pa., Mrs. Carrie Bernauer of Rome, N.Y., and Mrs. Ernest Kimball of Kelsey
City, Florida; and one brother, Ewellyn T. Davies of Cowanesque. The funeral
was held Saturday in the Methodist church, Rev. W. C. Lundy officiating,
burial was made in the family lot in the Austinburg Cemetery. ( Ron Lewis-ron1lew@webzone.net)
DAVIES - MRS. IDA LANE
Mrs. Ida Davies Lane died at her home in Brookfield Thursday, March
17, 1932. Mrs. Lane was born May 29, 1859 at Addison, N.Y., the oldest
daughter of Mr. & Mrs.James Davies. When less than a year old, she
moved to Cowanesque with her parents, where she resided until Jan. 1, 1879,
when she married to William G. Lane of Brookfield, who died Feb. 1, 1900.
To them were born two children, a daughter Bessie, and a son Arthur, both
at home. Besides her children, she is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Carrie
Bernauer of Rome, N.Y., and Mrs. Ernest Kimball of Kelsey City, Florida,
and a brother, Eugene, died three years ago in Akron, Ohio. Mrs. Lane was
a member of the M.E. Church and a highly respected woman in the community
where the last 53 years of her life were spent. The funeral was held at
the Austinburg church on Monday with the Rev. P. H. Woodruff of Westfield
officiating. Burial in Austinburg Cemetery. Submitted by Ron Lewis from
Westfield Free Press
George N. DAVIS George N. Davis, 65, well-known resident of this community died at his late home Wednesday morning January 2, 1935. Mr. Davis was born in Brookfield Township, the son of George J. and Juliette Davis. His life vocation was farming, but he held several township offices as opportunity arose, being supervisor of Brookfield township for twenty years. He was a member of the Troupsburg Grange and Cowanesque M. E. Church, of which he was an attendant when health permitted. He was held in high esteem by a host of friends, being a man of his reputation, industrious and well liked by all with whom he came in contact. Mr. Davis is survived by his widow, a daughter Mrs. Edward Bouch of Wellsville, N.Y., a son Leon Davis of Westfield. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at two o’clock at his home with Rev. P.H. Woodruff officiating. Interment in Woodlawn cemetery at Austinburg. About two hundred sorrowing friends and relatives were in attendance at the services
DOWD IRENE L. MCLEAN
Irene L. Age 93, of #217 Riverside Manor, Westfield, PA, passed away
Wednesday, May 24, 2006, at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. She was
born March 7, 1913, in Angelica, NY, the daughter of William and Mary Lyons
Dowd. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Westfield, Eastern
Star, Eulalia Grange and Rebekah Lodge. Survived by sister, Ellen Harding,
Angelica, NY; nephews, Richard Harding, Angelica, NY, Gilbert Harding,
Deville, LA; several great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Leon McLean in 1989. Family and friends are invited
to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., #222 West Main Street, Westfield,
PA, Saturday from 12:00-1:00 p.m. where funeral services will be conducted
at 1:00 p.m. immediately following the visitation. Pastor Lewis Young Offc.
Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, Austinburg, PA.
FRAZIER VIOLA
Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA--Wednesday, January 24, 1917
Viola Erway Russell died at her home in Westfield, Jan. 10, after an
illness of many years. She was born in Brookfield Twp., April 22, 1860,
and her entire life was spent in that vicinity. She was the only daughter
of George and Lucy Frazier. Her parents died when she and one brother,
Albert Frazier, were small children. She was married to Curtiss Erway Feb.
15, 1875. To this union were born 3 children, Walter Erway of Virginia;
Mrs. Clarence Smith of Penn Yan, NY and Marion Erway of Westfield, all
of whom survive. Years ago she was divorced from Curtiss Erway and Sept
20, 1911, she was married to Ira Russell who survives her. Funeral services
were held Jan. 12 and burial in Woodlawn Cemetery at Austinburg.
GILKEY SARAH “SALLY”
Wellsboro Agitator – September 15, 1909
Death of Mrs. Sarah G. Williams
Mrs. Sarah Gilkey Williams died at the home of Giles Thomas in Brookfield
on Sunday, aged 93 years, a months and 23 days. She was the widow of the
late John Williams, who died at Woodhull, N. Y. 41 years ago.
She was born in Vermont, March 19, 1816 and when 13 years old moved to
Troy, Bradford county with her parents, and later came on to Tioga County,
locating in Charleston. She spent the last of her life in Brookfield,
being a great aunt of Mrs. Lurinda Thomas who resides with her son, Giles,
and where "Aunt Sally," as she was familiarly known, was visiting at the
time she was taken ill three months ago. The funeral services were
held at the Austinburg Baptist church on Tuesday at 2 p. m., Rev. William
Stuart Holland preaching an eloquent sermon. Interment was made in the
Pioneer cemetery. Mrs. Williams leaves a large circle of friends
and numerous relatives, but no children, who deeply mourn her death.
She was a lovable woman and up to the time of her last illness was remarkably
active for one of her years.
GRIFFIN EUGENE M.
Eugene M. Griffin died at his home on North First Street, Knoxville,
PA at 5:30 o'cl9ock on the morning of Tuesday, December 14, 1920 after
a lingering decline of vulvular leakage of the heart developing from a
severe illness of bronchial pneumonia in February, 1918, nearly three years
ago. He was born in Brookfield, Tioga County PA., on June 6, 1846,
and was the last surviving one of four brothers born to Joseph and Lucy
Griffin. On October 17, 1869 he was married to Josephine M. Webb,
daughter of Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Webb. To them were born three children,
Geneva Angeline, wife of C. A. Pierce, of DeRuyter, N.Y.; Elliot Audibon,
who died in childhood, and Arthur Joseph, of Elmira, N.Y. Mr. Griffin
inheritied from his mother a passion for music which was accompanied by
a voice of rare excellence. He was chorister of the M. E. church
in Knoxville for many years, and also at Austinburg, during the years he
was living on his farm at that place. For a number of years he was
a member of the Knoxville Male Quartette composed of Prof. G. B. Strait,
Elwin Kelts, Fair Freeborn and himself. Was also a member of the
first Knoxville brass band. He was a carpenter by trade. The
most of his life has been spent as a resident of Knoxville, though his
work often took him away into different states of the Union. He began
his first work after the age of twenty-one as setter in the saw mill of
the late Joel Johnson near the old covered bridge at the west end of Main
Street, now owned and occupied by John Burch and known as the Knowville
Roller Mills. He was a soldier in the Civil War, having enlisted
at the time of the raid into Pennsylvania in 1863, and was in camp near
Gettysburg during the battle but his company was not called into action.
At his death he was a member of the G. A. R. Post at Westfield, Pa.
He was converted at the age of twenty-seven, during revival services conducted
by our Pastor, Rev. James Weeks, and has always lived a consistent christain
life and a faithful supporter of the church. He is survived by his
wife, one son, one daughter and seven grandchildren. The funeral
services were conducted at the home of by Rev. Pitts, our present pastor,
and his favorite hymn, "Lead Kindly Light," was beautifully rendered by
Fair Freeborn, accompanied by Emma Wheaton at the organ. His remains
were laid to rest in the Woodlawn cemetery at Austinburg.
HEETER Lorain W. "Gabe" Age 84 of 2673 Austinburg Road, Knoxville, PA, entered into rest early Thursday morning at Broad Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro following a short illness. He was born on October 7, 1921 in Knox, PA, the son of Lorenzo and Mona Stahlman Heeter. Gabe was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII, serving in the European Theater. On April 30, 1954, he and Laura Croft were married in Coudersport, PA. Laura predeceased him on January 6, 2006. Gabe was a 40-year employee of Ingersoll-Rand Co. in Painted Post, working as a molder in their foundry. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and was an avid gardener and sports fan. Surviving are his daughters, Bonnie Rogers of Tucson, AZ, Marlene Finley of Hammondsport, NY, Patricia (Roger) Swan of Lindley, NY and Linda (James) Bliss of Westfield, PA; his son, Wendell Heeter of Arizona; his aunt, Genevieve Ebersole of Azusa, CA; sisters-in-law, Mary Lang of Knoxville and Shirley Heeter of Sharon, PA. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides his wife Laura, Gabe was predeceased by his sisters, Maxine Manning and Bernice Stoyer, and brothers, Ronald Heeter and Robert Heeter. Friends may call on Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the H.P. Smith & Son, Inc. Funeral Home, 1607 Main St., Woodhull, NY, where funeral and committal services will follow at 4 p.m. with Rev. Joel Coleman officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery in Austinburg, PA. Memorial in Lorain's name may be made to The Austinburg United Methodist Church in care of Ava Foster, RR 4, Westfield, PA 16950. Star-Gazette.com Obituaries for 09/01/06
HOLIDAY Catherine
Wellsboro Agitator - March 29, 1899
--Mrs. Catherine Ives died last week Monday at her home near Austinburg
at the age of 85 years. She lived nearly her whole life on the farm
where she died.
HOLMES - CARR
Janet B. Age 94, of 311 North First Street, Knoxville, PA, died Friday,
March 10, 2006, at the Carleton Senior Care Home, Wellsboro, PA. She was
born September 17, 1911 in Rhinecliff, NY, the daughter of Earl B. and
Harriet Lines Holmes. She graduated from Knoxville High School in 1929.
She was a member of the Knoxville Yoked Church. She worked as a cook for
many years in several local restaurants. She is survived by: daughter and
son-in-law, Sharon and Jack Cunningham, Knoxville, PA; son and daughter-in-law,
Gary and Lorraine Carr, Knoxville, PA; grandchildren, Lori (Marty) Hamblin,
Bob (Linda) Cunningham, Wendy (Ivan) Swartz, Holly (Steve) Wheaton, Donna
(Ray) Clayton, Ricky (Traci) Carr, Brian (Jacki) Carr, Duane (Melissa)
Carr, Rodney (Janet) Carr, Tracy (Ron) Massari, Shannon (Tom) Pearson,
Jodi (Tom) Schwertoffer, Shawn (Janie) Carr, Lynda (Brad) Bieser, Vicki
(Frank) Chase and Reva Hand; 41 great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by daughter, Marilyn
Y. Grim; sons, Keith R. Carr and Donald E. Carr; grandsons, Kevin L. Carr
and Alan M. Carr. Family and friends are invited to call at the Kenyon
Funeral Home, Inc., 222 West Main Street, Westfield, PA, Sunday from 4:30-5:30
p.m. where funeral services will be conducted at 5:30 p.m. immediately
following the visitation, Pastor Joel Coleman officiating. Burial in Woodlawn
Cemetery, Austinburg, PA. Memorial donations may be made to the Yoked Church
of Knoxville in Janet's memory.
HUBBARD Angie
Westfield Free Press April 22, 1899
Death – Brookfield
Mrs. Angie Wakley died on the 5th inst. Funeral in the Free Will
Baptist church of Austinburg, Pa. on the 7th. She was a daughter
of Noah B. Hubbard. She was left a widow 5 years ago. Four
children survive. Funeral by Rev. Reams. She was aged 41 years.
HUNT Daniel W
Wellsboro Agitator - November 5, 1902
Rev. Daniel W. Hunt, aged 81, died on October 31st in Knoxville at
the home of his son, Mr. John B. Hunt, after being in ill health for the
last six months, previous to which time he had always been in robust health.
Mr. Hunt was born in Otsego county, N.Y., but when a youth he removed with
his parents and their many children to Brookfield township, where he remained
nearly 30 years and where his marriage to Miss Ann Wakley took place.
Mr. Hunt removed over 30 years ago to Troupsburg, N.Y., and removed thence
11 years ago to Knoxville where the remainder of his life was spent.
Mrs. Hunt died four years ago. In addition to Mr. John B. Hunt, Mr.
and Mrs. Hunt are survived by two other children - Mrs. Hudson Seely, of
Cowanesque, and Mrs. George Seely, of Osceola. When still a young
man Mr. Hunt became a member of the Free Will Baptist Church, and for many
years had been a licensed preacher in that denomination. Largely
attended funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon, the 2d instant,
from the Free Will Baptist churh in Austinburg, Brookfield township, of
which Mr. Hunt had been a member for nearly half a century. Rev.
Mr. Holland, of Middlebury, a former pastor, officiated.
HUNT John B
Wellsboro Agitator - October 28, 1931
John B. Hunt, of Knoxville, died Saturday morning at 5:20 o'clock in
Elmira, after a short illness. He is survived by his widow, two daughters,
Mrs. Emmet Palmer, of Elkland, Miss Viola Hunt, of Knoxville. The
funeral was held at Knoxville yesterday.
HUNT John B
Wellsboro Agitator - November 4, 1931
John B. Hunt, of Knoxville, died Oct. 24, at Elmira. He was the
son of Daniel and Sally Ann Wakely Hunt and was born Jan. 29, 1857, at
Brookfield, Pa. At the age of nine he removed with his parents to
Troupsburg, N.Y. In April, 1894, he married Florence Card,
of Waverly, N.Y., who died in October, 1894. In 1901 he married Elizabeth
Roxie Matteson, of Knoxville. To them were born three children.
He is survived by his widow and two daughters, Mrs. E. C. Palmer, of Elkland,
and Viola Hunt, at home; one grandchild, Virginia Palmer, and two sisters,
Mrs. Juliaette Seeley, of Painted Post, and Mrs. George Seeley, of Knoxville.
Funeral services were held last Tuesday, Rev. E. E. Moon and Rev. L. J.
Engler officiating; interment in the Pioneer cemetery at Austinburg.
Pall bearers were: J. B. Adams, Alden Murdock, Ed Wainwright, Charles
Lawrence, Herman Colegrove and W. H. Emmons.
Knoxville Courier, February 5, 1913
Death of M. V. JORDAN
Martin V. JORDANdied Sunday morning,
Feb. 2, 1913, at his farm home near Austinburg. His age was 72 years last
August. Funeral services will be held from the house this Wednesday afaternoon
at 2 o'clock and interment in the Woodlawn cemetery at Austinburg. We will
prepare an obituary for the next issue of the paper. Submitted by: Linda
ZAPF Cracraft
IVES Ambrose
Wellsboro Agitator - November 11, 1879
Troup's Creek, November 5, 1879 - I regret to report the death of Mr.
Ives, one of the oldest citizens of this place. He had been very
sick nearly all the season and died on the 18th of October.
KEMP - Mrs. Sarah A. Johnson Mrs. Sarah A. Johnson, 74, died at the home of her son, Harold Johnson of Brookfield, Sunday March 12, 1939. Mrs. Johnson was born in Farmington Township, the daughter of Davis C. and Harriet Campbell Kemp. She was the widow of Edgar C. Johnson who died in 1917. Survivors are three sons, Robert of Corning, Harold and Walter of Brookfield; three brothers Harry Kemp of Lawrenceville, Bert Kemp of Lewiston, N.Y. and John Kemp of Nelson; four grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. The funeral was held Wednesday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Bradford G. Webster of the Knoxville Methodist Church, assisted by the Rev. Leo J. Engler of the Grace Methodist Church of Corning officiated. Pall bearers were David Murdock, Lester Hunt, Reid Murdock, Giles Thomas, Rea Bush and Vern Phoenix. Burial was made in Woodlawn Cemetery at Austinburg.
KILBURN - OLIVENE K. MORTON
Olivene K. Morton, 84, of RD 1, Westfield, died Sunday, April
10, 1988, at her home. Born July 11, 1903, in Lawrenceville, she was the
daughter of Sherry and Kate Lindsley Kilburn. She was a homemaker and a
member of the Westfield United Methodist Church. Preceding her in death
were her husband, Ivan, in 1964, and a son-in-law, Arnold English, in 1981.
Surviving are a daughter, Lucille English of RD, Westfield; and several
cousins. Services were held today, Wednesday, April 13, at 2 pm at the
Kenyon Funeral Home in Westfield. The Rev. Donald Slaybaugh Jr. officiated.
Burial was made in Woodlawn Cemetery in Austinburg.
KILBURN Walter J. "Jim" Age 69, of Cogan Station, PA, died Sunday, August 21, 2005, at his home. Born May 29, 1936 in Knoxville, PA, he was a son of Walter D. and Harriet Payne Kilburn. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, the former Ann M. Zimmer; four children, 11 grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter, and a sister. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter and a sister. Graveside service and burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Woodlawn Cemetery, Austinburg, PA. Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Sanders Mortuary, 821 Diamond St., Williamsport, PA.
LOZIER - DAVIS, Eliza W., formerly of Westfield, PA
88, died Saturday, June 7, 2008. Born August 6, 1919, in Troupsburg,
NY, she was the daughter of Roger G. and Effie Cady Lozier. On September
27, 1938, in Addison, NY, she married Paul B. Davis, who predeceased her
in 1980. She was a member of the Harrison Valley Christian & Missionary
Alliance Church. Surviving are: two sons, Paul (Lana) Davis of Westfield,
and Shirland Davis of Genesee, PA; two daughters, Carol (Raymond) Ransom
and Noreen (James) Erway, both of Westfield; ten grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren;
a brother, John (Bertina) Lozier of Corning, NY; a sister, Eileen Wynick
of Westfield; nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her husband,
she was predeceased by a son, Darwin B. Davis, in 1964; a granddaughter,
and a great-granddaughter. A private graveside service will be held in
Austinburg, PA. Memorials may be made to the Christian & Missionary
Alliance Church, Harrison Valley, PA 16927. Arrangements are entrusted
to the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA. Published
in the Star-Gazette on 6/8/2008.
MASCHO – Charles S. Mascho, 78, of Westfield, died Saturday, May 13, 1961. He was a retired farmer. Survived by wife, Mrs. Jessie Balch Mascho; daughter, Mrs. Ellen Weins of Rochester; sisters, Mrs. Belle Hess of Washington, Mrs. Laura Bathrick of Austinburg, PA; brothers, John of Mansfield, Albert of Westfield. Funeral service was held Wednesday at 2 PM at the Piper Funeral Home, Westfield. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Austinburg. – Mansfield Advertiser, 17 May 1961, p.4
MILLS – William “Bill” Mills, 73, of Knoxville, died Saturday, June 17, 2006 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital. Bill was the husband of Genevieve “Genny” Kent Mills. He was born July 15, 1932 in Brookville Township, the son of Arthur Murry Mills and Eloise May Mascho Mills. Bill was employed by the Westfield Manor as a custodian. He is survived by his wife, Genevieve “Genny” Mills of Knoxville; four sons, William (Corrine) Mills Jr. of Woodhull, NY, Wyatt Wills of Florida, Thomas and Gregory Kent of Knoxville; two daughters, Wendy Mills of Elmira, NY, Teela (Kent) Loucks of Knoxville; 5 grandchildren; three step grandchildren; brother, Ed Mills of Bath, NY. A sister Marjorie Owlett and a step grandchild preceded him in death. Family and friends were invited to call Wednesday, June 21 at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Mansfield. Funeral services immediately followed visitation at the funeral home. Burial was made in Woodlawn Cemetery, Austinburg, Tioga County. It was Bill’s wishes that there be no flowers.
MORTON ALBERT WARREN
Wellsboro Agitator – June 14, 1911
--The death of Albert Warren Morton occurred at his home at Woodhull,
N.Y. on June 3, after a few days illness of cerebral meningitis.
He was nearly 64 years of age. The funeral was held at the house
last week Tuesday at 11 o’clock and burial was made at Austinburg.
He is survived by his wife, three sons, Ray L., of Woodhull; Cass,
of Gasport, N.y., and Claude of Greene; also two daughters, Mrs. Bradley
Husted, of Elmira, and Mrs. Olga King, of Westfield.
MORTON ALBERT WARREN
Wellsboro Agitator – June 14, 1911
--Albert Morton, of Woodhull, N.Y., aged about 65, died June 3, after
a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, who was the daughter
of Luman D. Seely, of Knoxville; two daughters, Mrs. Devillo King, of Westfield,
and Mrs. Bradley Husted, of Wellsburg, and three sons, Claude, of Greene;
Casson, of Gasport, and Ray, of Woodhull. The funeral was held last
week Tuesday, and the interment was in the Woodlawn cemetery, at Austinburg.
MURDOCK - Mrs. Rose Murdock Tubbs, 73, of Knoxville, Pa., Sunday, Jan. 15, 1956. Survived by husband, Robert Tubbs; brother, David Murdock of Austinburg, Pa., several nieces and nephews. The body is at Griggs Funeral Home, Knoxville, where friends may call Tuesday afternoon and evening. Funeral there Wednesday at 2 p. m., the Rev. Jack Isbister and the Rev. David Olson. Austinburg Cemetery.
NUDD David S. (Sam) Age 82, of RR4, Box 485, Westfield, PA, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2006, at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. Born in Troupsburg, NY, October 28, 1923, he was the son of Forrest D. and Sarah Cady Nudd. Sam was a 1941 graduate of Troupsburg Central School, was a World War II Veteran of the U.S. Navy, and a former member of the Knoxville, PA, VFW. A self-employed farmer and milk hauler, he retired as a machinist at Ingersoll Rand Company, Painted Post, NY. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Phyllis M. Bundy Nudd, at home; one son, Randy L. Nudd of RR4, Westfield, PA; his daughter, Rita J. (Terry) Seeley, also of Westfield, PA; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his brothers, Larry Nudd of Cedar Rapids, IA, Elmer Nudd of Texas, and Merrill Nudd of Troupsburg, NY; and his sister, Berdena Cornell of Greenwood, NY. He is preceded in death by his son, Ricky Nudd; and brother, Kenneth Nudd. Friends may call Sunday, January 22nd, 2-4 p.m. at the H.P. Smith & Son, Inc. Funeral Home, 1607 Main St., Woodhull, NY, where funeral services will be conducted Monday, January 23rd at 11 a.m. The Rev. Donald Hulbert will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Austinburg, PA, with Military Honors.
PHELPS
Walter Glenn, Jr. Age 66 of RR #1, Knoxville, PA, passed away Tuesday,
August 1, 2001 at home a long illness. Born in Farmington Township, PA
on January 17, 1935, he was the son of Walter Glenn and Thelma M. Graham
Phelps. He was a retired mechanic and was a member of Local 66 International
Union of Engineers. He was also a member of the Elkland Moose Lodge. He
first married Verna J. Tompkins who preceded him in death in 1990. He then
married Diana M. Core, she survives. Also surviving are three daughters,
Deborah Maskell and Mary Miller of Tennessee and Waneta Yoho of Littleton,
West Virginia; two stepdaughters, Crystal Denny of Wakeman, Ohio and Hazel
Core of Norwalk, Ohio; his brothers, Richard Phelps of Arnot, PA and Harold
(Joe) Phelps of Elkland, PA; 3 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and
4 step grandchildren. Friends may call on Friday, August 3, 2001 from 2-4
and 7-9 PM at the H.P. Smith and Son, Inc., Funeral Home, 1607 Main Street,
Woodhull, New York, where funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM
Saturday. Rev. Harry Dow will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery,
Austinburg, PA.
PRENTICE ANNA L.
Wellsboro Gazette, Tioga, PA -- Wednesday, June 24, 1987
Anna L. Schoonover, age 88, of Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro,
formerly of Austinburg, died at Broad Acres on Wednesday, June 17, 1987.
Mrs Schoonover is the widow of the late Lewis A. Schoonover. She
is survived by two sons, Robert A. Schoonover, Knoxville, and Leon E. Schoonover,
Elkland; daughters, Mrs. Ruth Resue, Rd#2, Woodhull, NY and Mrs Rose
Parker, Sabinsville; two sisters, Mrs Amy Schoonover, Painted
Post, NY and Mrs Ruby Drake, Canisteo, NY; a brother, Archie Prentice,
Cincinatus, NY; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren;
one gr-gr-grandchild, and 8 step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services
were conducted on Saturday at the H. P. Smith and Son Funeral Home at Woodhull,
NY with the Rev. David Brelo and Rev. David Gilbert officiating.
Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery at Austinburg.
Bert SAWYER (Gram’s note 1946)
Knoxville, Pa. – Bert Sawyer, 64, died Saturday at the Robert Packer
Hospital, Sayre, where he had been a patient for the past two weeks.
He was born on July 27, 1881 in Purple Brook the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford
Sawyer.Numbered among his survivors are his wife, one sister, Mrs. Will
Sheehan, Elmira, two brothers, Lewis of Alliance, O and Harry of Knoxville,
also several nieces and nephews. Funeral rites will be conducted Tuesday
at 2 p.m. at his late home. The Rev. Carl Vanderburg will officiate
and burial will be in Austinburg Cemetery. (From Kathy Sarber)
SCHOONOVER JILL MARIE
Woodhull – Jill Marie Schoonover, infant daughter of Richard and Ronda
Houk Schoonoover of Caledonia, NY, formerly of Woodhull, died at Genesee
Memorial Hospital, Batavia, Saturday, November 28, 1970, shortly after
birth. Survivors include her parents and paternal grandparents; Mr. And
Mrs. Sherman Schoonover of RD 2, Woodhull, New York; maternal grandparents
Mrs. And Mrs. Kenneth Houk of Caledonia; New York; paternal great grandparents;
Mr. And Mrs. Chelmer Grist of Lindley, New York and material great grandmother;
Mrs. Blaker of Caledonia, New York. Prayer and committal services were
conducted at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 2, at the H. P. Smith and Son
Funeral Home in Woodhull. The Rev. Elis Grist officiated and burial was
in Woodlawn Cemetery, Austinburg, PA.
SCHOONOVER LEON
Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA -- Wednesday, January 28, 1920
Leon Schoonover died at his home in Austinburg, Tuesday morning, Jan.
20. He was 68 years old. The funeral was held in the Austinburg
M. E. Church, Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock; interment in Woodlawn Cemetery
at Austinburg.
SHERWOOD - WESTFIELD, Pa. - Lula M. Johnson, 97, formerly of
Riverside Manor, died Thursday, Nov. 23, 1989 in Heritage Nursing Home,
Athens. She was born Sept. 9, 1892 in Brookfield to Ira and Lettie Rushmore
Sherwood.
She was a graduate of the Westfield High School and Teachers Class,
and was a member of the Knoxville United Methodist Church. Her husband,
Harold K. Johnson, died in 1978. Surviving are: one son, William of Elmira;
one daughter, Elizabeth Plaisted of Elmira, one sister, Bertha Davis of
Westfield; seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren. Calling hours
are 4:30 p.m. Saturday in the H.P.Smith and Son Inc. Funeral Home, Woodhull,
followed by services at 6 p.m.; the Rev. Donald Whipple, pastor of the
Kossuth Street Baptist Church of Lafayette, Ind., officiating. Burial will
be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Austinburg.
SMITH LEON R
Smith, Leon R-56, for over 20 years an employee of the Troy Engine
& Machine Company and for the last six years on the same grinder, was
instantly killed last Thursday, March 2, 1950, at the plant. As he was
struck in the forehead by a bit of flying grinding stone, the exact cause
of the accident may never be known but it is assumed that the stone “exploded”
as sometimes happens when objects are in motion at very high speed. Accidental
fracture of the skull and neck was given as cause of death. Mr. Smith came
to Troy from Masten, where he was employed in a sawmill. Here he became
known for his ability in sharpening lawn mowers and other tools at his
home in off time. He was a man of many friends. The Troy Engine & Machine
Company has a unique and very creditable record of accidents. With the
exception of one day, it has been 1344 days without “lost time” accident.
THOMAS GILES
Wellsboro Agitator – September 22, 1948
Giles Thomas, aged 70 years, of Austinburg, died at St. James Mercy
Hospital, Hornell, Sept. 14. Funeral services were held Sunday
at the Austinburg Methodist church. Rev. Carl Vandenburg, of Westfield,
and Rev. Marion B. Wheeler, of Austinburg, officiated; burial in the Austinburg
cemetery. Survivors include his widow; one daughter, Mrs. Wilson
Gridley, of Rochester; brother, Dorr Thomas, of Westfield.
VANGORDER, Thomas H.
Age 48, of 401 Euclid Ave., Sunday, March 17, 1972 unexpectedly. Friends
may call at Holly-Keck Funeral Home, Tuesday 7 to 9 p.m. Removal
will then be made to the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, Pa, where friends
may call Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services there Thursday
at 11 a.m., with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, Austinburg, Pa. Survived
by wife Elizabeth; daughters, Mrs. James (Sandra) Cloke of Elmira, Patricia
and Cathleen, both at home; father, Kenneth VanGorder of Elmira; grandson,
Sean Cloke of Elmira. Mr. VanGorder was a veteran of World War II and a
retired employee of Hudson Shoe Co. in Corning.
VANZILE Clayton L
Wellsboro Agitator - January 21, 1931
CLAYTON L VANZlLE - Verdict of Accidental Death by Shooting Given
by Coroner's Jury.
Clayton Leroy VanZile, a ged 30 years, was the victim of the accidental
discharge of a shotgun in the barn on tils farm four miles from Westfield
Saturday afternoon. His lifeless body was discovered by his wife.
VanZile went to the barn on an errand. When he did not return within a
short time his mother attempted to find him but was unable to do so.
She advised her daughter-in-law, who made a thorough search of the barn
and found the man's body against a wall. Elmer Holmes, of Austinburg,
was appointed to act as Coroner by Dr. William Fi White, of Wellsboro.
The jury under Holmes returned a verdict of death by accident. The
investigators found that the gun had been kept in an automobile stored
in the barn. What the man intended to do with the gun is unexplained.
Mr. VanZile hnd been in ill health for about a month. He was born Feb.
6, 1901 in Farmington township. He is survived by his widow, Margaret
Clark VanZile; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. VanZile, of Tompkins;
a brother, Walter and a sister, Mrs. Bertha Young, of Tompkins. The
funeral was held yesterday; interment in the Austinburg cemetery.
WAKELY Ann
Wellsboro Agitator - October 19, 1898
--Mrs. Ann Hunt, of Knoxville, died a few days ago at the home of her
daughter, near Addison, N.Y., where she was visiting. The cause of
her death was apoplexy. Her age was 75 years. The remains were
taken to Knoxville and the funeral was held last Wednesday.
WATSON ALBERT H
Albert Watson, Highway Fatality, Buried Tuesday
Albert H. Watson, 38, of Westfield RD, died Friday evening January
10, 1969 near Lawrenceville following injuries received in an auto accident.
Born in Westfield September 5, 1930, the son of Thurston and Alice Gunn
Watson, he was employed in the Pressware Department...He is survived by
his wife, Margaret, at home; five daughters, Barbara, Linda, Donna, Diane
and Nancy, all at home; five sons, Danny, Roger, Duane, Carl and Alvin
also at home; six brothers, Wilber, of Beaver Dams, N.Y., Kenneth, of Corning,
Donald of Boston, Mass, Edwin of Cowanesque; five sisters, Mrs. Janette
Leslie, of Rochester, NY; Mrs. Evelyn Fenner of Corning, Mrs. Esther
Spencer, of Oscoda, Mich., Mrs. Delores O'Bryant, of Rardon, Ohio and Mrs.
Geraldine Ling, of Cowanesque. Calling hours were held at the Watkins
Funeral Home in Westfield Sunday 7-9 p.m. and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
The funeral was held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Cowanesque Community Church
with the Rev. Rolland Taylor officiating. Burial was made in Woodlawn
Cemetery, Austinburg.
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