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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. |
Champlin Cemetery Obituaries
Westfield Township, Tioga County,
PA.
| Champlin Cemetery Listing 2003 | Obits A | Obits M |
ABPLANALP - NUDD
Betty R. Age 59 of 37 Central Avenue, Wellsboro,
PA, formerly of Troupsburg, NY diedSunday, May 6, 2001 at Robert Packer
Hospital, Sayre, PA, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Westfield,
PA on November 1, 1941, she was the daughter of Michael J. and Bessie Hurlburt
Abplanalp. She was a graduate of Cowanesque Valley High School at Westfield.
She was a former employee of Elecricord Corp of Westfield, PA and Thompson
Bakery of Elkland. She is survived by three daughters, Debra (Carmen) Gunn
of Potter Brook, PA, Veronica Nudd of Roseville, PA and Gail (Tom) Wheaton
of Knoxville, PA; two sons, David K. (Paula) Nudd of Westfield, PA and
Daniel (Kay) Nudd of Lindley, NY; her mother, Bessie Abplanalp of Westfield,
PA; her brother, John (Jane) Abplanalp of Westfield, PA; two sisters, Peggy
(Roderick) Prutsman of Troupsburg, NY and Joyce (Carlos) Cary of Reading,
PA; 11 grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may
call Tuesday, May 8th from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the H.P. Smith & Son,
Inc., Funeral Home, 1607 Main Street, Woodhull, New York where funeral
services will be conducted at 11 AM, Wednesday. Rev. Donald Hulbert will
officiate. Burial will be in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield, PA.
ABPLANALP John J. Age 58, of Route 349 Westfield, PA, died December 8, 2005 at home. He was the husband of Jane Johnson Abplanalp, to whom he had been married for 40 years. John was born January 27, 1947 in Westfield, PA, the son of the late Ernest "Michael" and Bessie Hurlburt Abplanalp. He received a Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree from Mansfield University and was a former Director of Admission and later Director of External Learning and Field Services at Mansfield University, retiring January 1, 2001 with 22 years of service. He had previously worked at Northern Potter High School as a teacher and basketball coach, a claims adjuster for Nationwide Insurance and an employee of Eastman Kodak Company. John was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, serving during the Vietnam era. He served on the Northern Tioga School Board, Route 49 Corridor, the Charlie's Place Advisory Board and the Champlin Cemetery Association. John was also a member of the Cowanesque Masonic Lodge #351, and Middlebury IOOF Lodge #844. Surviving are his wife, Jane; son, John "Michael" Abplanalp, Carlisle, PA; sisters, Peg and Rod Prustman, Troupsburg, NY, and Joyce and Carlis Cary, Reading, PA; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Betty Nudd. Friends and relatives are invited to John's Life Celebration on Monday, December 12, 2005, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Westfield United Methodist Church, Westfield, PA. Funeral there Tuesday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Mike Orendi officiating. Burial in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield, PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church, 158 Church Street, Westfield, PA 16950, or to the Westfield Public Library, 147 Maple Street, Westfield, PA 16950. Arrangements by Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA.
ACKLEY Mary Ann
Wellsboro Agitator - August 16, 1922
--Mrs. Mary Ackley Sweazey died sometime during the night and the fact
was discovered by her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Carrie Sweazey, with whom she
resided, on Monday morning, Aug. 7. The deceased was born in Clymer
township, Oct. 15, 1848. She was married to Alvin Sweazey and two sons
were born to them, Virgil and Charles, who, with their father, have died.
The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Harris B. Thomas officiating;
interment in the Champlin cemetery.
ALDRICH
Aldrich, Loren Curtis, of R.D.1 Westfield died Friday, January 7th
1972 at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro. He had
been taken there in the Osceola ambulance a few hours prior to his death.
He was 52 years old, and was an employee of Corning Glass Works at Corning,
New York. The family received callers at the Charles L. Kenyon Funeral
Home in Elkland Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon and evening. Funeral
services were conducted there Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock with the Rev.
Duane Burdick of Potter Brook officiating. Burial was made in Champlain
Cemetery at Westfield Mr. Aldrich was the son of Harold and Myra (Sutlif)
Aldrich born on February 12th 1919. He was married to the former Marguerite
Wood who survives. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Knoxville
and of the River Valley Country Club. In addition to his wife, Mr. Aldrich
is survived by the following: daughters, Mrs. Walter (Gail) Hackett of
Westfield, Mrs. Harold (Sharon) Jordan of Knoxville, Mrs. Claude (Nancy)
Persing of Knoxville, Mrs. Homer (Lorna) Fry of Westfield; sons, Loren
C. Aldrich, Jr., of corning, N.Y., Dean C. Aldrich, at home; sister, Mrs.
William Meredith of Fort Myers, Florida, and two grandchildren.
ALLEN
Allen, Lawrence age 61 of Westfield, Pa. Saturday June 16 1973.
Friends may call at Watkins Funeral Home, Westfield, Pa. Monday 2 to 4
and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Tuesday at 2 p.m. Rev. James Clemens officiating.
Champlin Cemetery. Survived by two daughters, Mrs. Kay Jeffers of Elkland,
Mrs. Debora Empson of Westfield; one son, Kenneth Allen, Ohio; ten grandchildren;
four sisters Mrs. Maud Miller, Mrs. Flossie Hunt, Mrs. Hancy Taft and Mrs.
Berince Taft, all of Westfield. He was a veteran of World War II.
ANDREWS Mae A.
Free Press – April 7, 2004
Mae A. Locke, 93, of Cowanesque, diedFeb. 5, 2004, at Broad Acres Nursing
Home, Wellsboro. She was born Feb. 17, 1910, in Chatham Township,
Pa., the daughter of Gardner and Angie Andrews. She was a homemaker,
past Matron of the Westfield OES and member of the Cowanesque United Methodist
Church. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Dean and Marie
Locke, Henrietta, N.Y.; daughters and sons-in-law, Irene and Gene Church,
South Hill, Va.; Anne and Robert Bebout, Danville, Va.; 12 grandchildren;
17 great grandchildren; one great-great grandson; several nieces, nephews
and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank,
and son, George. A memorial service will be conducted Saturday, Apr.
17, at the Cowanesque United Methodist Church, at 1 p.m. The Rev. Dr. James
F. Bellamy OSL will officiate. Memorial donations may be made to
the Cowanesque United Methodist Church. Arrangements are in care
of the Kenyon Funeral Home, Westfield.
BAKER
Baker, Arthur age 69, of RD., Westfield, Pa., suddenly Tuesday November
6, 1973 in Ulysses, Pa. Friends may call at the Koch Funeral Home, Ulysses,
Pa., today 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday 1 p.m. at the Funeral Home. The Rev.
Clair Statham. Burial Champlin Cemetery, Survived by wife Mrs. Mabel Baker;
one daughter Mrs. Beverly Cooper of R.D. 1, Westfield; step-son Lawrence
Gill of Williamsport, Pa.; one brother Leo Baker of Genesee, Pa.; eight
grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Mr. Baker was a Veteran
of World War I.
BAKER –IDA N. JEFFERS age 69 of Elkland, Pa. on Tuesday, May 24, 1977. Family will receive friends at the Watkins Funeral Home, Westfield, Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Friday 2 p.m. Rev. Alfred Carl officiating. Champlin Cemetery. Survived by husband, Bert; three daughters, Mrs. Samuel (Edith) Jones and Mrs. Crawford (Edna) Dean of Addison, N.Y., Mrs. James (Beverly) Padgett of Elkland; three brothers, Harrison Baker of Wellsboro, Ivan Baker of Niagara Falls, James Baker of Westfield; four sisters, Mrs. Ethel Reed and Mrs. Esther Rice of Elkland, Pa.; Mrs. Bessie Howard of Pine City, Mrs. Laveda Foot of Beaver Dams, N.Y.; 17 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Christian Missionary Alliance Church, Osceola, Pa. –Elmira Star-Gazette 5/25/1977
BANCROFT POLLY
Wellsboro Agitator – July 1, 1931
Cowanesque, June 29 – The funeral of Mrs. Polly Bancroft King, widow
of Prince King, of the Jemison, was held in Cowanesque Methodist Church
Sunday. Mrs. King was born Dec. 11, 1838, at Addison, N.Y., and early
life came to this section where she had lived since. “Aunt Polly”
as she was known to everyone, was one of the best known and loved of any
in this vicinity. She has always enjoyed good health and was actively
engaged in the household duties until only a few days before her death,
which occurred early Friday morning. She is survived by one son,
Ural, of near Knoxville. A daughter, Mrs. John Hegmann, died a few
years ago. Three sisters survive, Mrs. Phebe Coon, of Westfield;
Mrs. Alice Short, of near Sabinsville, and Miss Lois Bancroft, who made
her home with Mrs. King. Interment in the Champlin cemetery.
BANKS - MISS LaPETE I. BANKS Miss LaPete Ida Banks, died at the Margaret M. VanZile Nursing Home where she had been a patient for the past three years. She was 98 years of age. She was born in Waverly, N.Y., November 30, 1860, the daughter of Henry William and Ida Buck Banks. The moved to Lawrence, Kansas with her family in early life where she resided with them until her father's death. She and her mother moved then moved to Coudersport where they lived for a short time, then moving permanently to Westfield. The only known survivors are two cousins, Miss Lena Hopkins of Westfield and Arthur Buck of Coudersport. Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at 2:00 at the Watkins Funeral Home in Westfield. The Rev. Elmer H. Witmer, vicar of St. John's Episcopal Church, of which she was a member, officiated. Burial was in Champlin cemetery. Submitted by Ron Lewis
BIESER Alfred A. "Stub"
Wellsboro Gazette, Tioga, PA -- Wednesday, Aug. 12, 1992
Alfred A "Stub" Bieser, 52, of Westfield R R 4 died Friday, Aug 7,
1992 as the result of an accident at his home. Born Aug. 25, 1939
in Blossburg, he was the son of Alfred J and Alice Plaisted Bieser.
He was a member of the Cowanesque Lodge #351 F&AM. Coudersport Consistory,
Wellsboro Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge, Howard S. Lines VFW Post, Knoxville,
Deerfield Volunteer Fire Co., C V Snowriders, CV Rod and Gun Club, Valley
Grange, Knoxville. He was a machinist at Dresser Manufacturing, Wellsboro.
Preceding him in death was his father, Alfred J. "Fat" Bieser, in 1985.
Surviving, besides his mother, are a long-time companion, Doris Harding,
Knoxville, sons, Vance Bieser, Nelson and Scott W. Bieser, Westfield, sister,
Betty Moon, Marion, NY; two grandchildren, Allen D. Bieser, Nelson,
and Jon M. Bieser, Nelson; half-sister, Hazel Chilson, Arnot, two nephews
and several cousins. Friends called at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Westfield
on Sunday, Aug. 9 and Monday Aug. 10. The Rev Dale I. Miller officiated.
Burial was made in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield. Memorial contributions
may be made to charity of one's choice.
BIESER Alfred A. "Stub"
Wellsboro Gazette, Tioga, PA -- Wednesday, Aug. 12, 1992
Westfield Man Dies When Tractor Rolls -- A Westfield R R man was killed
while riding a tractor here on Friday, Aug. 7, State Police at Mansfield
said. Alfred A. Bieser, 52, was operating a John Deere tractor adjacent
to Route 49, west of Cowanesque field, when he attempted to drive the unit
up a private roadway. The tractor drifted to the right, and the wheels
ran off the south edge of the roadway, causing the weight of the tractor
to shift right, police said. This caused the unit to roll over and
down a steep embankment, police said. Apparently Bieser was thrown
from the tractor, which then rolled on top of him, before continuing to
roll down the hill, police said. Police said the victim was pronounced
dead at the scene at 9:35pm. Crary Hose Co assisted at the accident.
BIESER ALFRED J
Wellsboro Gazette, Tioga, PA -- Wednesday, July 24, 1985
Alfred J. Bieser, age 69, of RD 1, Knoxville died on Sunday, July 21,
1985. He was born September 25, 1915 in Troupsburg, NY, the
son of Walter and Lizzie Nageli Beiser. He was married to the former
Alice Plumstead. He was a member of the Cowanesque Methodist Church,
Knoxville Masonic Lodge #351, Cowanesque Valley Rod and Gun Club and the
Cowanesque Valley Snowmobile Club. He was a self-employed farmer.
He is survived by his wife, Alice (Tillie), son, Alfred (Stub) Bieser of
R D, Westfield, daughter, Mrs William (Betty) Moon of Marion, NY, step-daughter,
Mrs Paul (Hazel) Chilson of Arnot, brothers, Walter of Little Marsh, Frederick
of North Bingham, PA, Arnold of Coudersport, sisters, Mrs Margaret Talbot
of Westfield, Mrs James (Ruth) Carpenter of Westfield, Mrs Clifford (Elizabeth)
Cole of Cross Fork, Mrs Cecil (Blanche) Smith of Belmont, NY, Mrs
Bertha Plaisted of Whitesville, NY, and Mrs Mark (Catherine) Nesbitt of
Whitesville, NY, uncle, Edward Nageli of Hornell, NY, 5 grandchildren,
3 gr-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral
services will be held on Wednesday (today) at 2pm at the Kenyon Funeral
Home in Westfield with the Rev. Clair Statham Officiating. Burial
in the Champlin Cemetery at Westfield. Memorial donations may be
made to the Knoxville Deerfield Volunteer Fire Company.
BLAKER Edith M
MACAULEY Edith M. Age 87, of Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro, PA,
formerly of #625 Mill Street, Westfield, PA, diedFriday, April 7, 2006,
at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. She was born
January 12, 1919 in Ogden, NY, the daughter of George and Matilda Turner
Blaker. She was a homemaker. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Darlene
and Jim Hackett, Westfield, PA; five grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren;
brother and sister-in-law, Howard and Joyce Blaker, Caledonia, NY; several
nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to call at the Kenyon
Funeral Home, Inc., #222 West Main Street, Westfield, PA, Monday from 2-4
and 6-8 p.m., where funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2:00
p.m. Rev. Omer King, officiating. Burial in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield,
PA
BOLLOCK - BALFOUR Elizabeth Ann
Age 96, of 168 Stevenson St., Westfield, PA, diedThursday, November
22, 2007, at the home of Tamara Jeffers. She was born October 5, 1911 in
Westfield, PA, the daughter of Joseph and Katherine Bollock. She was a
homemaker, certified auto mechanic, was very artistic, took numerous home
study courses, and was a wonderful cook. She is survived by daughter, Dorothy
Alexander, Indianapolis, IN; daughter-in-law, Susan Balfour, Westfield,
PA; grandchildren, Holly Zengerle, Echo Putman, Alan Balfour, all of Westfield,
PA, Lisa Hope, Marissa Long, Sheila Meador, all of Indianapolis, IN; 13
great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, sister-in-law; and one
wonderful caregiver and her family, Tamara Jeffers of Osceola, PA. Friends
are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 W. Main St., Westfield,
PA, Sunday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., where funeral services will be held
following calling hours at 3:00 p.m. Edward Heyler, Offc. Burial will be
in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield, PA. Memorial donations may be made to
Laurel Hospice, 24 Walnut St., Wellsboro, PA 16091, or the Westfield United
Methodist Church.
BOLLOCK Eugene Joseph Age 88, of R.D. #1, Westfield, PA, diedFriday, February 10, 2006, at his residence. He was born October 26, 1917 in Westfield, PA, the son of Joseph and Katherine Bollock. He was a lifelong farmer who raised beef cattle and he was a self-employed mechanic. He retired after working for many years for the Eberle Tanning Co., Westfield, PA. He was a member of St. Catherine's Catholic Church, Westfield, PA, and a life-member of the Dads of Veterans of Foreign Wars. He is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Franklin and Betty Bollock, Germania, PA, Raymond and Nancy Bollock, Brooktondale, NY; daughters and sons-in-law, Veronica and Roy Allen, Ocala, FL, Fay and Bob Stiles, R.D., Westfield, PA, Katherine Gee and Paul Potter, Sabinsville, PA, Susan and Keith Horne, Tallahassee, FL; sister, Elizabeth Balfour, Westfield, PA; 25 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Flora; daughter, Carolyn Bonham; and son-in-law, Bob Bonham. Family and friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., #222 West Main Street, Westfield, PA, on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Joseph Gilbert, officiating. Burial in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Sabinsville Volunteer Ambulance Assn. in Eugene's memory.
BOOM ADDIE
Wellsboro Agitator – November 27, 1940
Mrs. Addie Stafford died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Moore,
in Elkland Thursday morning at 4:30, after an illness a few hours. She
was daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Boom, and was married sixty years
ago to Charles Stafford in Elmira. She removed to Elkland about four years
ago from Westfield, R. D. Survivors include a sister, Mrs.
Arvilla Kelley, of Pontiac, Michigan; two daughters and one son.
Mrs. George Moore, of Elkland; Mrs. William Dilcher, of Woodhull, and Fred
Stafford, of Osceola, and twelve grandchildren. The funeral was held
Sunday, Rev. E. T. Rowe officiating; burial in the Chaplin (Champlin) cemetery
at Westfield.
BOOM DELOS
Sabinsville, PA - June 9
Delos Boom, whose neck was broken Monday afternoon as a result of being
thrown from his wagon in a runaway when his team became frightened at some
small children... ~ no year on article
BOOM DELOS
Wellsboro Agitator – June 14, 1911
Delos Boom, aged 55 years, of Sunderlinville, Potter county, died June
6, about midnight, from injuries received in a runaway accident in Sabinsville
last week Monday afternoon. Mr. Boom was in Sabinsville, when his
team became frightened at a coaster cart on the sidewalk and jumping, the
neckyoke gave way, letting the tongue drop to the ground, which threw Mr.
Boom a considerable distance and striking on the back of his head, he was
paralyzed from the neck down. He was carried into a house nearby
and died, although he was conscious until the end. He is survived
by his wife and one daughter. Funeral services were held Friday,
interment in the Champlin cemetery, near Westfield. Mr. Boom was
a brother of Mrs. Phoebe Bostwick, of Knoxville. -Courier.
ROY EUGENE BOON age 92 of RD, Rushville, Pa. The family will receive friends at the Watkins Funeral Home Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral and committal services there Monday at 2 p.m. Rev. John Bergstrom officiating. Champlin Cemetery, Westfield. Survived by wife, Estella; two sons, Carl of Westfield and Russell of Nelson, Pa.; two brothers, Joe Boon of Elkland RD, Pa. and Rex Boon of Osceola, Pa.; five grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. –Elmira Star-Gazette 10/16/1976
BERTHA BOST
DANSVILLE - Bertha A. Chilson, 86, of State Rte. 36, died today (June
1, 2000) at the East Side Nursing Home in Warsaw, following a long illness.
Mrs. Chilson was born Aug. 18, 1913, in Westfield, Pa., the daughter
of Joseph Martin and Lena Belle Proudy Bost. She had worked in the food
service dept. of Monroe County Correctional Facility in Rochester for many
years. Mrs. Chilson is survives by one daughter, Mrs. Helen (Robert)
Gardner of Hornell, one sister, Mary Shonda of Trumbul, Conn.; six grandchildren
and 12 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her fist husband,
Clifford Robbins; daughter, Ella Plunkett; four sisters, Minnie and Susie
Bost, Helen Decker and Virginia Burment; one brother, Floyd Bost.
Friends may call Saturday from 12-2 p.m. at the H.P. Smith & Sons,
Inc. Funeral Home in Canisteo, where services will be held immediately
following calling hours at 2 p.m.. the Rev. Carl Chamberlain officiating.
Burial will be in the Champlin Cemetery in Westfield, Pa.
HAZEL ELZADA BOST
Mrs. Jesse Decker
Canisteo, May 10.. Funeral services for Mrs. Hazel Decker, wife of
Jesse Decker of Canisteo, who died yesterday morning at Mount Morris State
Hospital, will be held Friday at 2:30 p.m. at the Williams Funeral Home
in East Main street. The Rev. Colvin Stopp will officiate and burial will
be in Champlin Cemetery at Westfield, Pa. Mrs. Decker resided in Canisteo
for several years. She had been a patient at the hospital for the past
three years. Surviving are her husband, her father Martin Bost of Elkland,
Pa., sisters, Mrs. Mary (Page (?) or) Bates of Painted Post and Mrs Bertha
Robbins and Mrs Virginia Bernment of Hornell: one brother, Floyd Bost of
Elkland. Calling hours at the funeral home are from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday.
BROCK Julia Helen
Died peacefully on April 21, 2007. She was born in Westfield, PA on
December 1, 1912, to Louis and Anna (Hoyt) Brock. Julie lived in Westfield
and Wellsboro until recent years, when she took up residence at Bellingham
Adult Living and Brandywine Hall Health Care Facility in West Chester,
PA, to be closer to family. She graduated from Westfield High School in
1931 and was a lifelong member of St. Catherine's Catholic Church. Julie
was employed for many years at the Corning Glass Company in Wellsboro,
retiring from there in 1977. A person to rise above the challenges life
brought her, Julie will be remembered for her resiliency and positive outlook.
She was dedicated to her family, who knew they could count on her love
and support. Julie is survived by nieces and nephews, Mary Lyn (Stephen)
Cheney of Madison, WI, Linda (Robert) Palladino of West Chester, PA, Louis
(Francine) Brock of Staten Island, NY, James Brock of New York, NY, and
Monica (Wayne) Crowthers of Medford Lakes, NJ; and grandnieces and nephews
and friends. Julie was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Genevieve
(Geneva); and brothers, Stanley and Louis. The family wishes to thank Westfield
neighbors and friends, as well as the medical staffs at Bellingham and
Brandywine Hall for the competent, kind and compassionate care given to
Julie. At a later date a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at
St. Catherine's Catholic Church, 149 Lincoln St., Westfield, PA, followed
by interment in the Champlin Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Catherine's
Church in care of Fr. Joseph Gilbert at St. Thomas Church, 111 First St.,
Elkland, PA 16920. The Kenyon Funeral Home is assisting the family.
BROCK - STANLEY J. BROCK Stanley J. Brock, 59, of Main St., Westfield, died unexpectedly in the Williamsport General Hospital, Monday, Nov. 30, 1970. He became ill at his home Thursday and was admitted to the Soldiers and Sailors Hospital, Wellsboro, and transferred to Williamsport when his condition worsened. The owner and proprietor of Brock's Service Station, Mr. Brock started the Atlantic Service Station in the building he build on Main St. 35 years ago. He was a former member of the Westfield Borough Council, serving two years as its president. Born Nov. 6, 1911, at Morris, Pa. he was the son of Louis S. and Anna Brock. He married Mary Scott in Westfield on Aug 24, 1940. He graduated from Westfield High School in 1929, and worked for Eberle Tanning Company before going into business for himself. He was a communicant of St. Catherine's Church, Westfield, a member of the Third Order of the Knights of Columbus. Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Stephen (Mary Lyn) Cheney, Ithaca, NY and Miss Linda Brock, Cleveland, OH; his mother, Mrs. Anna Brock of Westfield; a sister, Miss Julia Brock, Wellsboro; and one brother, Louis Brock, Santa Ana, Calif. A Con-celebrated Requiem Mass will be held in St Catherine's Church, Thursday mroning at 11 am by Msgr. John J. O'Brien of Wellsboro, and Rev. Clement Markowski. Burial will be in Champlin Cemetery. Submitted by Marlene MILES Andes August 6, 1998
BRUGGER - John Brugger, 82, died at his home on Westfield, RD2, last Wednesday, after an illness of six months. Mr. Brugger was born in Switzerland, in 1851 and was united in marriage to Miss Magdelena Luthold in 1894. Mr. Brugger was a farmer in the Westfield vicinity close to 50 years. He was a member of the Lutheran Church, but in later years attended the Westfield Methodist Church. Besides his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. J.W. Coyle, Mrs. W.A. Smith and Mrs. E.H. Topel, of Rochester; one son, John of Woodhull; one brother, Mike Brugger, and a sister, Anna, both of Russell, PA. He also leaves several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the home on Saturday with the Rev. C.E. Swearington, officiating; burial in the Champlin cemetery. - Wellsboro Gazette, Oct. 28, 1943
BURDIC ADDIE
Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA -- Wednesday, April 13, 1921
Mrs. Addie Burdic Hill, wife of the late K. D. Hill, died at her home
in Cowanesque April 6, from a paralytic stroke. Mrs. Hill was apparently
in good health and was engaged in house cleaning and perhaps over-exerted
while beating a carpet. She was observed at work by a man who passed
by the Hill home and five minutes later when he returned she was found
lying on the ground dead. The deceased is survived by a son, Benjamin
Hill, of Elmira, and a daughter, Mrs Wallace Schoonover of Fredericksburg,
VA - Westfield Free Press.
BURDIC NEVADA
Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA -- Wednesday, July 27,1932
Miss Nevada Burdic, aged 80 years, of Westfield, died recently at her
home on Elm Street; burial in the Champlin Cemetery. Miss Burdic
was born in Westfield, June 11, 1852, daughter of Nelson and Susan Pease
Burdic. She is survived by one brother, Oliver Burdic, with whom
she made her home. Miss Burdic was for many years a member of the
Eastern Star.
BURDIC OLIVER
Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA -- Wednesday, December 12, 1934
Oliver Burdic was born in Westfield, 77 years ago, son of Nelson and
Susan Pease Burdic, and died Dec. 1. Burial in the Champlin Cemetery.
Mr. Burdic is survived by several nephews and nieces, including Ethel Burdic
Riehl, Edwin N. Burdic, Lawrence and John Plank of Westfield, R. D.
BURRELL Raymond W.
Age 90 of Sabinsville, PA, diedFebruary 28, 2008. Friends are invited
to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Westfield, PA, Monday, 12:00 to 2:00
p.m. where funeral services will be held following calling hours at 2:00
p.m. Published in the Star-Gazette on 3/1/2008
BURRELL - Raymond W. Burrell, 90, of Crance Brook Road, Sabinsville, died Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. He was a life long farmer. Survivors include his wife, G. Eloise Burrell; four sons, Lyle Burrell of Elkland, Wesley Burrell of Westfield, Lynn Burrell and Brian Burrell, both of Sabinsville. Calling hours are noon-2 p.m. Monday, March 3, at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 W. Main St., Westfield. Services will be held there at the conclusion of calling hours at 2 p.m. Monday, March 3, Pastor Lewis Young officiating. Burial will be in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield. - Corning Leader, 29 Feb 2008
BUSH
Bush, Stanley F. age 63, of Westfield, Pa., Tuesday, February 6, 1973.
The family will receive friends at the Watkins Funeral Home, Thursday 2
to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. funeral Friday in the Westfield Methodist Church at
2 p.m. the Rev. Merle Cowher officiating. Burial Champlin Cemetery.Survived
by wife Yvonne; daughter, Mrs. Sharon Smith of Westfield, Pa.; two grandchildren;
two brothers, Francis of Watkins Glen, Gilbert of Reading Center; three
sisters, Mrs. Lillian Huston of Reading Center, Mrs. Martha Evans of Harrison
Valley, Mrs. Minnie Kelley of Trumansburg, N.Y. nieces and nephews. He
was a member of the Westfield Methodist Church.
CARLIN
Carlin, Glenn C. age 69 of RD Ulysses, Pa. Wednesday October 10, 1973
at his home. The body is at the Brown Funeral Home in Galeton. No calling
hours. Funeral there Tuesday at 2 p.m. Rev. Jerry McCauley and Rev. John
Prouty officiating. Burial in Champlain Cemetery, Westfield, Pa.
Survived by his wife, Bessie; six daughters, Mrs. Grace Button of Addison,
N.Y., Mrs. Avis Fry of Coudersport, Pa., Mrs. Sally Perovich of Geneseo,
N.Y., Mrs. Lois Robinson of Addison, N.Y. Mrs. Bessie Dougherty of Norridgwalk,
Maine, Mrs. Faith Peraino of Nundane, N.Y> three sons, Duane Carlin of
Oakland, N.Y., Glenn Carlin of Arkport N.Y., Dale Carlin of Nundane, N.Y.;
one brother John Carlin of Nelson, Pa.; two sisters, Mrs. Orpha Henderxson
of Westfield, Pa. Mrs Opal Welch of Harrisburg, Pa; 35 grandchildren; six
great-grandchildren.
CARMAN
Carman, Harry E., age 63 of RD 1 painted post, N.Y. Thursday December
20, 1973. The family will receive friends at the Watkins Funeral Home,
Westfield, Pa. Saturday 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Sunday at 2 p.m. Rev.
John Bergstrom officiating. Champlin Cemetery, Westfield. Survived by two
sons, Donald Carman of Elkland and Earl Carman of Corning; one daughter,
Mrs. Lois Shellenberger, Marietta, Pa.; one brother, Joe Carman, Frenco,
Calif.; sisters, Mrs. Evelyn Moon and Mrs. Margaret Moon, both of Westfield;
three grandchildren. He was a veteran of World War II.
CADY LEWIS E.
Lewis E. Cady of Westfield died at the Wellsboro Hospital on Monday,
October 23rd, 1972. He suffered a stroke on Sunday and was taken
to the hospital in the Osceola ambulance. Mr. Cady was 65 years old.
Calling hours were held yesterday afternoon and evening at the Watkins
Funeral Home in Westfield. Funeral services are being conducted there this
afternoon at 2 o’clock with the Rev. Clair Statham of Hammondsport, N.Y.
officiating. Burial will be made in the Champlain Cemetery at Westfield.
Mr. Cady was born in Harrison Valley on June 12th, 1907, the
son of Edwin W. and Margaret (Sweet) Cady. He was a member of the Westfield
Rod and Gun Club. Surviving are his wife, Loella, sons, Edwin Lewis Cady
and Byron L. Cady, both of Westfield; daughter, Mrs. Marie Miller of Knoxville;
and nine grandchildren.
CHAMPLIN ADELIA
Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA -- Wednesday, December 19, 1923
Mrs. Adelia Clark, of Sabinsville, died in the Arnot-Ogden hospital
in Elmira, after a long illness. The funeral was held Thursday from the
home of her sister, Carrie Sweazey, in Westfield, PA. Rev F. A. Chapman
officiated and burial was made in the Champlain Cemetery. Mrs. Clark is
survived by her husband, Andrew Clark; five daughters, Mrs Howard Confer
of Corning; Mrs. Charles Lines of Cowanesque; Geraldine, Erma and Irene
of Sabinsville; one son, Ellsworth of Sabinsville, and a sister, Carrie
Sweazey of Westfield.
CHAPPELL Gilbert O.
The Leader – January 6, 2004
WELLSBORO, PA. | Gilbert Otis Chappell, 90, of East Main Street, Knoxville,
died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2004 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital.
He was a farmer. Survivors include a son, Ronald Chappell of Columbia,
Md.; a daughter, Helen Chappell Bode of Arnold, Md.; a stepson, Fred Mack
of Westfield.
Calling hours are 1-2 p.m. Tuesday at the Kenyon Funeral Home. Services
will be there at the conclusion of calling hours at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the
funeral home, the Rev. George Wagner officiating. Burial will be
in the Champlin Cemetery
GILBERT OTIS CHAPPELL, Age 90, of #133A, East Main Street, Knoxville, PA, diedSunday, January 4, 2004, at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. He was born April 9, 1913 in Potterbrook, PA, the son of Otis “Guy” and Helen Buck Chappell. He worked for “34” years for Eberle Tanning Co., Westfield, PA. He was a farmer who enjoyed raising chickens and making maple syrup. He is survived by a son, Ronald Chappell, Columbia, MD; daughter, Helen Chappell Bode, Arnold, MD; a step-son and step-daughter-in-law, Fred and Bonnie Mack, Westfield, PA; a “Special cousin”, William Mourey, Watkins Glen, NY; “Special friend”, Alice Stermer, Knoxville, PA; eight grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by wives, Marie Wood Zimmer and Virginia Mack Chappell; stepdaughter, Fern Mack Burns; and brother Randolph Chappell. Family and friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., #214 West Main Street, Elkland, PA, Tuesday from 1 to 2 p.m., where funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m., immediately following the visitation. Rev. George Wagner will be officiating. Burial will be in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield, PA. Memorial donations may be made to the Valley Community Ambulance Association, Osecola, PA in Gilbert’s memory. –Elmira Star Gazette.
CLARK - MCFALL
Doris C. Age 80, of Rd. Knoxville, PA, diedSeptember 12, 2005 at the
Green Home, Wellsboro, PA. She was born May 18, 1925 in Hilton, NY, the
daughter of Lewis H. and Mary Crapo Clark. She retired from Northern Tioga
School District and attended the Cowanesque United Methodist Church. She
is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Terry and Nhora McFall, Easley,
SC, Steve and Bette McFall, Galeton, PA, Jeff and Pam McFall, Whitneyville,
PA; daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Raymond Calkins, Rd. Westfield,
PA, Karen and Scott Blackwell, Wellsboro, PA, Connie and Lance Tarr, Galeton,
PA, Peggy and George Bebout, Rd. Knoxville, PA, Betty and Don Mingos, Ulster,
PA; 24 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; brother, Hugh Clark, Winston-Salem,
NC; sister, Rosemary Litteer, Florida; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George; and sister, Marie VanHusen.
Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 W. Main St.,
Westfield, PA, Wednesday, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. where funeral services will
be held following calling hours at 4:00 p.m., Edward Heyler officiating.
Burial will be in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield, PA. Memorial donations
may be made to the National Alzheimer's Association, 2001 N. Front St.,
Suite 321, Building #2, Harrisburg, PA 17102.
COOK (SRGP 14238)
Rexford O. Age 91, of Westfield, PA, died Friday, January 25, 2002
at Drake's Personal Care Home, Galeton, PA. He was born May 6, 1910 in
Roseville, PA, the son of Otis & Lettie Seely Cook. On June 3, 1972
he married Christine Clark Lewis in Cumberland, MD. He graduated from Mansfield
High School. He was in the clothing business for many years in Westfield,
PA and he assisted his wife at Cook's Variety Store in Westfield, PA. He
belonged to Westfield Lodge #477 F. & A.M. & the Coudersport Consistory
for over 50 years. He was a member of the Westfield United Methodist Church,
the Westfield Historical Society & the Dads of the Knoxville V.F.W
#6753. Survived by his wife of 29 years, Christine C. Cook; sons, Fred
(Donna) Cook of Aiken, SC and Greg Cook of Ellington, SC; step-daughters,
Bonnie (Gerald) Pierce of Wellsboro, PA, Karen (Frank) Shutter of Honeoye,
NY and Debbie Losey of Knoxville, PA; step-son, Robert (Lynne) Lewis of
Elkland, PA; sister-in-law, Dorothy Cook of Troy, PA; 3 grandchildren,
8 great grandchildren, 8 step grandchildren, 10 step great grandchildren;
2 nieces and 2 nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers, Arland &
Sheffield Cook & sisters, Irma Crumm & Evelyn Guardino. A Memorial
Service will be conducted Tuesday at 11:00 AM at the Westfield United Methodist
Church. Rev. DR. James F. Bellamy, OSL, officiating. Burial in Champlin
Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Westfield United Methodist
Church
COOPER JASPER WARREN
Wellsboro Gazette – November 15, 1973
The community wishes to extend its deepest heart-felt sympathy to the
relatives of Jasper W. Cooper of Osceola Pa. RD 1 on hearing of his death.
To Mrs. Pearl Brewer, his mother of Westfield: sister Mrs. Sarah Bieser
of Little Marsh RD and Earl Cooper of Little Marsh RD, and Almond Cooper,
Middlebury Ctr. R.D., brothers.
CORNISH - HASKINS
Sarah A. Age 57, of W. Main St., Harrison Valley, PA, diedSaturday,
Nov. 25, 2006, at her home. She was born Oct. 24, 1949 in Wellsboro, PA,
the daughter of Raymond and Betty Womer Cornish. She was a computer operator
for Citizens and Northern Bank, Wellsboro, PA, and was a devoted and loving
mother and grandmother. She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Stephen
Haskins, Wellsboro, PA, Thomas and Angela Haskins, Williamsport, PA; daughter,
Stephanie Shirey, Wellsboro, PA; mother, Betty Cornish, Westfield, PA;
grandchildren, Damon, Kasey, Austin, Dylan, Tyler; sisters, Ruth (Walter)
Rose, Ovida, FL, Betty Cary, Conover, NC, Carol (Jonathan) Mapp, Cincinnati,
OH; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Friends are invited to call at
the Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 W. Main St., Westfield, PA, Wednesday, 12:00
to 2:00 p.m., where funeral services will be held following calling hours
at 2:00 p.m., Edward Collins, offc. Burial will be in Champlin Cemetery,
Westfield, PA. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of donor's
choice.
CRANCE Lydia
Wellsboro Agitator - April 11, 1923
--Lydia Weeks, aged 76 years, wife of William Weeks, of Westfield,
died March 29 of heart disease. She is survived by her husband and
son, Albert, of Jackson; also one sister, Mrs. J. D. Lambert, of Port Allegany
and three brothers, Dan Crance, of Andover, N.Y.; Leroy Crance, of Grass
Lake, Mich., and Delbert Crance, of Westfield. She was born on Crance
Brook, April 23, 1847. (Buried in the Bost plot)
CRIPPEN SADIE M MADISON
Mrs. Sadie M., age 83 of RD 1, Westfield, Pa., Saturday, September
16, 1972 in Wellsboro. Friends may call Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at
the Koch Funeral Home in Ulysses, Pa. where funeral will be held Tuesday
at 2 p.m., the Rev. Duane Burdick. Burial Champlin Cemetery, Westfield,
Pa. Survived by four daughters, Mrs. Edward (Annabelle) Wheeler of Horseheads,
N.Y., Mrs. Raymond (Eloise) Burrell of RD Sabinsville, Pa., Mrs. Paul (Mary
Jean) Outman of Ulysses, Pa., Mrs. Kenneth (Mabel) Hess of RD 1 Westfield,
Pa.; three sons, Gerald E. and Donald E. both of RD 4 Westfield, Pa., and
Ralph K. of RD 2 Westfield, Pa.; two sisters, Mrs. Grace Whiting of Horseheads,
N.Y., Mrs. Mary Hess of Campbell, N.Y.; one brother, Dewey Crippen of Zephyrhills,
Fla.; 27 grandchildren; several great and great-great-grandchildren. She
was a member of Eulalia Grange of Potter Brook, Pa.
DAVIES - (Bernauer)- MRS. CARRIE
BERNAUER
Mrs. Carrie Bernauer, of Rome, N.Y., formerly of Westfield, died last
Wednesday afternoon at her home in Rome. Mrs. Bernauer was 72 years of
age and was born at Cowanesque. She was the widow of Clarence Bernauer
who died several years ago. Mrs. Bernauer is survived by one daughter,
Mrs. Ida Newton of Rome and three grandchildren, Josephine, Elizabeth and
Bernauer Newton. The funeral was held in the Westfield Methodist church,
Saturday, Feb. 13, 1937, the Rev. Brewster officiated and interment was
in the Champlin Cemetery at Westfield.
Cowanesque news - Mr.& Mrs. Flay Greeley and three daughters, and
Mrs. Jeanette Davies of Akron, Ohio were called here Saturday to attend
the funeral of Mrs. Carrie Bernauer of Rome, N.Y., an aunt of Mrs. Greeley.
Mrs. Bernauer was born in in Cowanesque and was a sister of Ewellyn Davies.
Westfield Free Press, February 18, 1937 ( ron1lew@webzone.net )
DAVIES - E. THOMAS DAVIES, 82, of Westfield, formerly of Cowanesque, died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 1952, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George Hunt of North Fork, Pa., following a brief illness. He was born at Cowanesque Oct. 3, 1869, the son of James and Jane Davies. Mr. Davies spent the greater part of his life in Cowanesque. Early in life he joined the Methodist church there, which he helped to build. On Aug. 20, 1908 he married Ida Grace Kimball, who preceded him in death thirteen and a half years ago. One daughter, Mary Jean, was born to them. Every child, who has grown up in Cowanesque in the last 50 years, will tell you about playing in "Tommy's creek." Always he was followed by a crowd of children who rode his horses or played in his barn. Later when he made his home at North Fork, he was loved by young and old alike. All called him grandpa along with his own grand- children.He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Hunt; a sister, Mrs. May D. Kimball of Westfield; four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday in the Cowanesque Methodist church. The Rev. Clarence Wienand officiated. Interment was in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield. Submitted by Ron Lewis from Westfield Free Press
DAVIES - MRS. ERNEST KIMBALL
Mrs. May Davies Kimball, 87, of Westfield, died March 3, 1960 at the
Parcells Convalesent Home in Wellsboro. Born July 5, 1872 in Cowanesque,
Pa., she was the daughter of James and Jane Fainkner Davies. In 1891 she
married Ernest H. Kimball who preceded her in death 22 yrs. ago. To them
was born a son, Harlan, who died in 1934. Mr.& Mrs. Kimball were in
the photography business in Westfield a number of years before going to
Corning, N.Y. They had a studio there until they went to Florida. In 1944,
Mrs. Kimball returned to Westfield and made her home with her granddaughter,
Mrs. Elmer Clark. Survivors are three grandchildren, Mrs. Margie Hamm,
Gotha, Florida, Mrs. Irene Bossart, of Hillside, N.J., and Mrs. Mae Clark,
Westfield; five great- grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral
services were held on Monday at Watkins Funeral Home with Rev. C. Lacy
VanNorman officiating. Burial was in Champlin Cemetery. Submitted by Ron
Lewis from Westfield Free Press
DAVIS Dr. Stuart M
Dr. Stuart M. Davis, Long Time Westfield Physician, dies - Dr. Stuart
M. Davis, 78, of 137 Woodlawn Drive, Westfield, died Friday, Nov. 12,
1999 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Born July 8, 1921, in Little
Marsh, he was the son of Harrison and Ruth Merrick Davis. He graduated
from Little Marsh High School in 1939, received his pre-med degree from
Alfred University in 1943 and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh
Medical School in 1946. Dr. Davis was a member of Kappa Pi Epsilon,
Phi Rho Sigma and the medical fraternity. He completed his internship
at Southside Hospital in Pittsburgh, where he met his wife, Laura Mae,
a registered nurse. He worked at Murphy General Hospital
in Boston, Mass. while serving for a while in the Army. The
Davis' returned to Westfield in 1948 where he opened his medical practice.
His home and office were the same house until Charles Cole Memorial Hospital
invited him to operate the Westfield Health Clinic in their new building
on Church Street in Westfield. On Jan. 1, 1997, Dr. Davis retired
after 48 1/2 years of faithfully serving the Westfield area. He was
a member of the AMA, the Westfield United Methodist Church, the Westfield
Lions Club, the Westfield American Legion Post #159 and he was a charter
member of the River Valleyu Country Club. He enjoyed hunting with
his close friends, Ed and Dom; fishing and boating with "the Lakers" and
spending time with his family. Preceding him in death were his wife
of 50 years, Laura Mae, on April 25, 1998; and grandchildren, Matthew Mark,
Michael and Laura Landrey. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law,
Harrison and Jane Davis of York; one daughter and son-in-law, Ruth and
Denis Landry of Westfield; grandchildren, Danielle Davis Larcom of Westfield,
Stuart Davis Landry of Indiana, Pa, and Kristen Davis Landry of Westfield;
great-grand-daughter, Laura Larcom of Westfield; and stepsister, Jean Morrison
of Hammondsport, NY. Calling hours were held Monday, Nov. 15, at
the Kenyon Funeral Home, Westfield. Funeral services were held Tuesday,
Nov. 16 at the Westfield United Methodist Church with the Rev. James Bellamy
officiating. Burial was made at Champlin Cemetery, Westfield.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Dr. Stuart Davis
Scholarship Fund, in care of Mrs. Melanie Warren, RR3, Westfield, Pa. 16950.
DIBBLE Raymond R. Age 79, of 114 High St., Westfield, PA, diedThursday, April 21, 2005, at his home. He was born January 24, 1926 in Westfield, PA, the son of Wylie W. and Clara Bockus Dibble Sr. He was a Sr. Station Compressor Operator for Consolidated Gas Transmission Corp., Life member of the Crary Hose CO., Westfield, PA, and a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps serving in the Pacific Theatre during WWII. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn; sons and daughters-in-law, Tom and Marilyn Dibble, Dale City, VA, Patrick and Valerie Dibble, Ruther Glen, VA; son and fiancee, Marc Case and Catherine Savard, Pine City, NY, Daughters and sons-in-law, Gloria and Dale Birdsall, Penn Yan, NY, Cindy and George Ritchey, Pocomoke City, MD, Carol and Mark Gardner, Westfield, PA; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Ruth Dibble, Whitesville, NY; several nieces, nephews and cousins; companion, "Pepper." He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marie; and a brother, Wylie Dibble Jr. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield, PA. Arrangements are by the Kenyon Funeral Home, Westfield, PA. Memorial donations may be made to the SPCA, RD., Wellsboro, PA 16901.
DOANE MYRA
Wellsboro Agitator – February 11, 1942
Mrs. Myra Longwell, aged 69, years, of Westfield, died Thursday afternoon,
Feb. 5, at the home of her son, Harold Longwell, after a long illness.
She was born Mar. 5, 1872, and most of her life had been spent in the vicinity
of Westfield. She is survived by three sons, Harold Longwell, of
Westfield; Gerald Longwell, of' Cuba, N.Y., and Durward Longwell,
of Wellsboro and six grandchildren. The funeral was held Sunday at
the home of Harold Longwell, Rev. C. E. Swearingen officiating.
DORSON John
Westfield Free Press – Thursday, February 27, 1902
Death – John Dorson, met a terrible death in the burning of the home
of John Kirtland at Academy Corners, Saturday night, February 15, 1902.
John Dorson was born at Middleburg, Schoharie county, N.Y., April 10, 1847,
and was fifty-five years old. He had one sister, Elizabeth Brown
and a half brother, George Taylor, both of Newark, N.J. Mrs. Tremain
was his aunt. The body was buried in Champlin cemetery at 11 a.m.,
on Tuesday and then the friends went to Cowanesque M. E. Church and held
funeral service, Rev. R. C. Grames, pastor conducting.
DRAPER Evelyn F.
73, formerly of North Fork, PA, died Wednesday, December 17, 2008.
Born July 17, 1935 in Harrison Valley, she was the daughter Arthur and
Florence Shelley Draper. She was raised by her aunt and uncle, Iva and
Clayton Lewis. Surviving are a sister, Esther (Carl) Johns of Ulysses;
two brothers, Lyle Draper of Hughesville, PA and Leslie Draper of Ulysses;
nieces, nephews, and cousins. A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m.,
Saturday, December 20th, in the Champlin Cemetery, Westfield, PA. Memorials
may be made to the Ulysses Library, Ulysses, PA 16948. Arrangements are
entrusted to the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA.
DUELL
John T. of Westfield, PA 59, died Thursday, February 1, 2007, at his
home. Born August 9, 1947 in Corning, NY, he was the son of John W. and
Bernice L. Thomas Duell. On March 25, 1967 in Westfield, he married the
former Gloria Mead, who survives. A 1965 graduate of Cowanesque Valley
High School, he served with the US Army in the Vietnam War from 1968 –
1969. He was employed as a bulk tank milk truck driver by Scott Bros. in
Rushford, NY. Surviving besides his wife are: three daughters, Angela Duell
and Lynnette (Jeff) Cady, both of Westfield, and Bobbie Jo (James Shank)
Duell of Mesquite, TX; a son, John H. (Julie) Duell Empson of Addison,
NY; three grandchildren, Morgan Cady, Cordell Cady, and Arch Ackley; two
sisters, Dorothy (Gary Gill) Shablom of Harrison Valley, PA, and Achie
Summers of Westfield, PA; two half sisters, Muriel (John Edward) Pekarski
of Coudersport and Mary Kent of Norwalk, CT; a half brother, Willis R.
(Sandy) Duell of Shinglehouse, PA; an aunt, Rodelia Webster of Ulysses;
nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his father, John W.
Duell; and his mother, Bernice L. Miller. Private burial will be in Champlin
Cemetery, Westfield. Military Rites will be accorded by members of the
Potter County Honor Guard. Arrangements are entrusted to the Olney Funeral
Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA.
DUELL –SHARON A. (DUELL) SEELEY, age 55, of Mansfield, PA, and formerly of Westfield, PA, died on Thursday, August 25, 2005, at home. Sharon was born on July 9, 1950 in Wellsboro, PA, the daughter of Roddie and Doris (Schenck) Duell. She was an employee of the Dresser Rand in Painted Post, NY, for over 30 years. Sharon enjoyed spending time with her family, fishing, digging leeks and wildlife. Sharon is survived by her husband John J. Crouch of Mansfield, PA; three daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Gordon McFarlane of Jackson, TN, Darcie and Jeff Beckwith of Hamilton, VA, Justina and Danny Deskins of Stephens City, VA; seven grandchildren; a brother, Roddie Duell III of Newton, NC; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Dawn and Warren McCollum of Wyoming, NY, Priscilla Duell of Westfield, PA, Linda and Roger Miller of Warsaw, NY; nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to call on Sunday, August 28, 2005, from noon till 1 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. A memorial service will immediately follow the visitation at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Champlin Cemetery, Westfield, PA. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sabinsville Ambulance Association, PO Box 156, Sabinsville, PA or to the American Cancer Society, 1948 East Third St., Williamsport, PA. –Elmira Star Gazette.
LEON L. DUNHAM age 86 of Maple Street, Westfield, Saturday, September 15, 1973. The family will receive friends at the Watkins Funeral Home, Westfield Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Tuesday at 2:30 at the Westfield Baptist Church. The Rev. Robert Bracey, The Rev. Dorr Harrington officiating. Burial Champlin Cemetery. –Elmira Star-Gazette 9/17/1973
EDSALL Margaret
Wellsboro Agitator - February 19, 1941
Mrs. Margaret Edsall Gould Stafford died at her home on the Jemison,
Feb. 15, after a short illness. She was the daughter of Thomas D.
and Charlotte Lewis Edsall and was born April 6, 1851, at Thurston, N.Y.
Early in life she became affiliated with the church at Thurston.
She married James Gould, deceased, and to them was born one daughter, Mrs.
Carrie West, of Keeneyville, who survives. Eight years later, she
married John Stafford, who died July 12, 1925. The following survive:
Andrew, of Sabinsville; Eugene at home; George, of Elmira and Mrs. Edith
Swimley, of Westfield; two granddaughters, Mrs. Jessie Sticklin, of Wellsboro,
and Mrs. Orville Stafford, with whom she made her home. Funeral services
were held at the Cowanesque church Tuesday, Rev. C. E. Swearingen, of the
Westfield Methodist church, officiating, with Rev. James Burkema assisting;
burial in the Champlin cemetery.
ENGLISH
Duane LaRue Age 66, of 530 West Main Street, Westfield, Pennsylvania,
diedOctober 12, 2004 at the Corning Hospital after a sudden illness. Duane
was born in Hornell, NY, August 21, 1938, to Robert and Marian English.
Duane attended Westfield schools and was a graduate of Cowanesque Valley
High School. Duane served in the Marine Corps from 1956 to 1959. Duane
enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing, and was a lifetime member of the
Cowanesque Valley Rod and Gun Club. He was a 25 year member in good standing
of the Elkland Moose. In addition, he was also a member of the VFW in Knoxville,
and Knoxville-Deerfield Firemen's Association. He was retired from Dresser-Rand.
On August 18, 1951, at the age of 12, Duane became one of the youngest
scouts ever to receive an Eagle Award. His Award was presented to him by
the Steuben Area Council of Scouts at a ceremony held at Camp Gorton. Surviving
Duane is his wife of 39 years, Ellen Decker English of Westfield, PA. Brothers
and sisters include Barbara Dunning of Addison, NY, Tina Hess of Sabinsville,
PA, Barry English of Westfield, PA, Clara Ianson of Westfield, PA, and
Gordon English of Westfield, PA. Also surviving Duane are his children,
Thomas English of Elkland, PA, Dale English of Knoxville, PA, Cynthia English
of Jasper, NY, Traci (Ransom) King of Port Deposit, MD, and David Ransom
of Elmira, NY. He is also survived by several grandchildren and nieces
and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Samuel English in
1976. Services will be held for Duane at Kenyon's Funeral Home in Westfield,
PA, with calling hours on Friday, October 15, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.,
and funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 16, at 1 p.m. Burial
and committal will be at the Champlin Cemetery. Note: In lieu of flowers
and due to Duane's love of reading, the family is asking for all donations
to be made to a local library in his memory.
ENGLISH - Samuel L. English Samuel L. English, 33, of Genesee, Pa., a former Westfield resident, died Friday, Nov. 12, 1976 at the Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville, N.Y. He was born in Corning, N.Y. Sept. 3, 1943 the son of Robert and Marion Button English. Mr. English was employed at Turbo-Dyne of Wellsville, N.Y. He was master of F&AM Lodge #477 of Westfield. He is survived by his wife, Caryl; son Ryan; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert English of Westfield; three brothers Duane of Corning, N.Y., Barry of Westfield, Pa and Gordon of Germany; three sisters, Mrs. Barbara Dunning of addison, NY Mrs. Tina Hess, and Mrs. Clara Ianson, both of Westfield. Funeral was at the United Methodist Church, Genesee, Tuesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev Ronald Strader officiating. Burial was in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield. Funeral arrangements were by Watkins Funeral Home, Westfield. Submitted by Marlene MILES Andes August 6, 1998
FAY Ronald G.
Age 87, of 442 E. Main St., Westfield, PA, passed away October 8, 2009
at his home. He was born December 17, 1921 in Elkland, PA, the son of Gordon
and Ethel Button Fay. He retired from Eberle Tanning Co., was a World War
II veteran, avid sportsman, enjoyed collecting knives and coins and spending
time with his great-great-grandchildren. He is survived by his sons, Kevin
(Holly) Fay of Bethel, CT, Lynn "Stub" Fay of Westfield, PA; daughters,
Joyce Ahearn and Richard Ray of Jena, LA, Mary Stevens of Lithia, FL, Penny
(Ralph) Tormey of Westfield; four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren,
seven great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Robert (Beverly) Fay of Potterbrook,
PA, Richard (Eva) Fay of Potterbrook; sisters, Phyllis Cutlip of Brookville,
FL, Alice Grover of Galeton, PA; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He
was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha; son, Ronald Jr.; grandsons,
Donald Burdick III and Justin Aldrich; brothers, William and Keith; and
sister, Marie Adams. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral
Home, 222 W. Main St., Westfield, PA, Sunday 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00
p.m., where funeral services will be held Monday at 11:00 a.m, Pastor Lewis
Young officiating. Burial will be in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield, PA,
with Full Military Honors. Memorial donations may be made to the Sabinsville
Vol. Ambulance Assn. Published in Star-Gazette on October 10,
2009
Obit: no newspaper name, date of death Mar 24 1984
ELKLAND, PA - Victor B. FISH, 76, of Second St, Elmira, died
Saturday, Mar 24 1984 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Elmira. Born May 27 1907,
he was the son of William M. and Nancy Woodford Fish. Surviving are three
sons, Charles Fish of Addison, Herman Fish of Corning, and Ernest Fish
of Florida; three daughters, Mrs Carl (Bessie) Burrous and Gladys Whitmire,
both of Westfield and Mrs. Frank (Erma) Dart of Nelson; one brother, Herman
Fish of Elkland; 19 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren Friends may call
at the Kenyon Funeral Home here today 2-4 and 7-9 pm Services will be there
Tuesday at 2 pm, the rev. Lowell Watkins, officiating. Burial will be in
Champlin Cemetery, Westfield.
FOSTER, Elloyd W.: Age 83, of Rd 1, Gaines, PA, Friday, February 13, 1987 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Westfield, PA, Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm., where Funeral Services will be conducted Monday at 2 pm. The Rev. Dr. Paul Palmer Green officiating. Burial, Champlin Cemetery, Westfield, PA. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Howard and Ava Foster of Rd, Westfield; granddaughter, Karen Zinck of Rd, Woodhull, NY; grandson, Thomas S. Foster of Watertown, NY; great-grandchildren, Amy Jo, and Michael Zinck, Michelle Huff, and Kelly Foster. He was a member of the Westfield Masonic Lodge #477 F & AM, Coudersport Consistory and the Galeton Moose. He was a Businessman born, April 19, 1903 in Wheelervile, PA, the son of, Charles and Minerva Wheeler Foster. He was predeceased by his wife, Margaret Alice Foster.
LODGE NOTICE [regarding Elloyd W. Foster]: The officers
and members of the Westfield Masonic Lodge #447 F & AM will meet at
the Kenyon Funeral Home, Westfield, PA, Sunday, February 15, 1987 at 8
pm., to conduct Memorial Services for our deceased brother, Elloyd W. Foster.
Signed,
Jeffrey VanDusen
Worshipful Master
FREEMAN Bruce L.
Age 62, of 138 Stephenson Street, Westfield, PA, diedSunday, April
27, 2008, at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. He was born October 16,
1945 in Port Allegany, PA, the son of Melvin and Mary Baker Freeman. He
was retired from Dominion Transmission Corp. where he worked as an electrician.
Bruce was a veteran of the U.S. Navy who served in Vietnam and life member
of Port Allegany V.F.W. #6391. Bruce enjoyed camping and sitting on his
porch visiting with his neighbors. He is survived by his wife of 42 years,
Donna Kio Freeman; daughter, Evonne (Keith) VanGorder, Galeton, PA; grandson,
Cole VanGorder, Galeton, PA; mother, Mary Freeman; brother, Larry Freeman;
sister, Linda (Cecil) Messer, all of Port Allegany, PA; several nieces
and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Melvin; and his brother,
Bernard Freeman. Family and friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral
Home, Inc., 222 West Main Street, Westfield, PA, Tuesday from 7-9:00 p.m.
where Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Pastor
Lewis Young officiating. Burial in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield, PA. Memorial
donations may be made to Port Allegany V.F.W #6391 in Bruce's memory.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 4/29/2008.
WILLIAM E. FRY age 82 of Westfield, PA, Friday, October 8, 1971. Friends may call at the Watkins Funeral home, Westfield, Pa., Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Monday at 2 p.m. Rev. Merle Cowher. Champlin Cemetery. Survived by wife, Anna; daughter, Mrs. Roy Deals of Butler, Pa.; step-daughters, Mrs. Margaret Andrews of Wellsville, N.Y., Mrs. Barbara Heathie of Surry, B.C.; step-sons, Norman Moore of Wellsville, Calvin Robbins of Philadelphia, Pa., Harold Robbins of LeRoy, N.Y.; 16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren. –Elmira Star-Gazette 10/9/1971
FULLER - LEAH B. FULLER
Leah B. Fuller, daughter of Mrs. Clara Fuller of Westfield, died Oct.
18, 1893 at the home of her uncle, Fred Brown. She was born in Knoxville,
Pa. on January 15, 1888. Funeral held from the house with Rev. Jones officiating.
Interment in Champlin Cemetery. Submitted by Ron Lewis from Westfield Free
Press
EDGAR GITCHELL SR., 57, of Westfield, Saturday, Dec. 9, 1961. He was an employee of Eberle Tanning Co. Survived by daughter, Mrs. Margaret Cooper and son, Edgar Jr. both of Westfield; four grandchildren. Body is at the family home on North St. Funeral there Tuesday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Clair Stalham. Champlin Cemetery, Westfield. –Elmira Advertiser 12/11/1961
GUNN Anson
Wellsboro Agitator - June 9, 1932
Anson Gunn. Gunn. aged 73 years, died May 20, at his home on the California
road, near Westfield, after a few days' illness of pneumonia. He
was born at Troupsburg,N Y., but most of his life had been spent in the
village of Westfield. Fifty-one years ago he married Sarah Jeanette
Pickett, of Troupsburg, who survives him, with three sons, Orrin, Charles
and , Otto, of Westfield; one sister, Mrs. Orrin L. Shaw, of Freeman, N.
Y., and two grandchild!en, Mrs. Allen Waddell and Olof Gunn, of Rochester,
who were brought up in his home. The funeral was held Wednesday,
Rev. Wallis Stevens officiating; burial in the Champlain cemetery.
HACKETT ALLIE
Wellsboro Agitator - January 21, 1960
Allie H. Hackett, 77, of Knoxville, died Monday, January 18, 1960.
He was born in Westfield township June 2, 1882, the son of Charles and
Mary Hackett, and was a member of Jamison Grange and Knoxville I.O.O.F.
Surviving are his widow, Anna; one son, Raymond, of Wellsboro; one granddaughter,
two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The Rev.
Richard Drehmer will conduct funeral services Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Burial will be in Champlain Cemetery, Westfield.
HACKETT CHARLES SQUIRE
Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA--Wednesday, September 22, 1909
Mr. Charles Hackett, aged 60, the oldest son of Elmer and Harriet Hackett,
deceased, died recently of Bright's disease, at his home near Westfield.
Mr Hackett was born June 9, 1849, in Westfield township. When 26 years
of age he married Mary Brace, of Brace Hollow. To them were born 3 children,
Lottie who died in 1902, Claude and Allie. He was again married in 1887
to Rose Cary. Besides his wife and sons, he is survived by one sister,
Rachel Conklin, 3 brothers: Hiram of Westfield; Emery of Lake View, MI
and Elmer of Portland, Oregon.
HACKETT ROBERT R.
Wellsboro Agitator – February 21, 1963
Robert C. Hackett, proprietor of the Glenway Tavern at 311 Baker Street,
Corning, died suddenly February 17th, 1963, following a heart seizure suffered
while working at his place of business. He was a native of Westfield,
born there March 21, 1904 the son of the late Allie and Bessie Ackley Hackett.
He played banjo with the well-known Jimmy Day Band in the 1920’s as well
as with other dance bands. He also played saxophone, trumpet, bass
viol and violin. Hackett who lived for some years in Wellsboro where
he was the owner of the Horseshoe Inn was a member of Wellsboro Masonic
Lodge and the Irem Temple at Wilkes Barre. He is survived by one
daughter, Mrs. Andrew L. Bedient, of Corning RD 3; stepmother, Mrs. Anna
Hackett, Knoxville; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Funeral
was held February 20th at the Carpenter Funeral Home. Interment Champlin
Cemetery, Westfield.
HANDY DYER
Wellsboro Agitator - Sept. 22, 1926
Dyer Handy was born Dec. 25, 1837, on the farm where his daughter now
resides, on the Jemjson, having spent all of his life there, and died Sept
10, 1926. His wife died three years ago. Mr. Handy is survived hy his daughters,
Mrs. David Hornsby; a granddaughter, Mrs.Jesse Shellman, and a great-granddaughter,
Rilla Shellman. Mr. Handy was an energetic farmer and much respected in
his community. The funeral was held Sept 13; burial in the Champlin
cemetery. Rev. F. H. Chapman, of Westfield, offlciating.
HARRIS SETH WALLACE
Westfield Free Press - Volume XII - Thursday, November 13, 1890
Seth W. Harris, who lived at the mouth of Jemison creek, was buried
today, Champlain Cemetery.
HAVEN ANNETTE
Wellsboro Agitator - July 25, 1923
Mrs. Annettie Haven Handy, aged 69 years, died at her home in Westfield
on July 11. Mrs. Handy had been suffering for the past five months.
She was born Columbia, Bradord county, May 23, 1854, and was married to
Dyer Handy August 29, 1871. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs.
David Hornsby, of Westfield, and one brother, George W. Haven, of Osceola;
one granddaughter, Mrs. Jesse Shellman, and one great-granddaughter, Rilla
Shellman, besides several nieces, namely Mrs. E. D. Holt, of Osceola;
Mrs. P. V. Rolson, Mrs. C. W. Bristol, Mrs. L. K. King, and one nephew,
B. S. Haven. The funeral was held July 13 at the home, Rev. Mr. Shurger
officiating; burial in the Champlain cemetery.
HAVEN ANNETTE
Wellsboro Agitator – July 18, 1923
Death of Mrs. Dyer Handy
Mrs. Dyer Handy died July 11 at her home on the Jemison. Mrs.
Handy is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Jesse Shellman, and
one great-granddaughter, all of the Jemison and one brother, George Havens,
of Osceola. Mrs. Handy was before her marriage, Miss Annette Havens,
daughter of Royal and Lucinda Havens. She was a member of the Baptist
church and of the Jemison Lodge. The funeral was held from the home Friday
afternoon, Rev Mr.
Shruger, pastor of the M. E. church officiating.
HEGMANN JOHN F.
Wellsboro Agitator - August 26, 1942
John F. Hegmann died Thursday morning, Aug. 20, at the Arnot-Ogden
Hospital in Elmira. He had been ill for some time. He was born
in Westfield, Nov. 13, 1882, son of John J. and Mary B. Hegmann.
Mr. Hegmann is survived by his widow and daughter, Mrs. Genevieve Bean,
of Addison; a son, Kenneth, of the Jemison Valley; four grandchildren,
one sister, Mrs. C. E. Bulkley and two nieces. He was a member of
Westfield Masonic Lodge, Knoxville I. O. O. F. and Jemison Grange.
Funeral services were held at the home, Sunday, Rev. James Buikema, officiating;
burial in the Champlain cemetery at Westfield. The Masonic Lodge
were in charge of services at the cemetery.
HAROLD J. HENDERSHOT –Harold J. Hendershot, 70, of Cowanesque died Saturday, March 11, 1995, at home. Born Feb. 1, 1925, in Emeigh, he was the son of Charles and Lucille Reedy Hendershot. He was a printer at the Valley Dollar Saver, Westfield. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Westfield and life member of the Knoxville V.F.W. Preceding him in death was his sister, Florence Simes, in 1994. Surviving are his wife, Doris; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Gail Hendershot of Westfield and James and Donna Toscano of Syracuse, N.Y.; two daughters, Patricia Church of Osceola and Pamela Hendershot of Cowanesque; grandchildren, Chad and Kevin Hendershot, Nicole Church, Lisa and James Toscano; two brothers, Charles Hendershot of Yuba City, Calif., and Gordan Cumberland of Levittown; several nieces and nephews. Friends called at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Westfield, on Monday, March 13. Services were held there Tuesday, March 14, with the Rev. Harry Dow officiating. Burial was made in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield. Memorial donations may be made to the Hospice, in care of North Penn Comprehensive Health Services, 520 Ruah St., Blossburg, Pa. 16912 or Sabinsville Volunteer Ambulance Association.
HEWITT LUCY
Westfield Free Press - Volume XIV - Thursday, October 6, 1898
Mrs. Lucy Weeks died at the home of her son, Wm. Weeks on Sat. am and
the funeral at 2 on Sunday with the Rev. Allen of Sabinsville, PA.
She was nearly 88 years old and the wife of Dyer Weeks who died about 10
years ago. Since his death she has lived with her son William.
To them were born 13 children---10 still living: Lucretia Wiley,
Marion Weeks, Welcome Reynolds, Rosweld Weeks, Ritner Weeks, Harriet Osborn,
Susan Inscho, Chas. Weeks, Wm. Weeks, and John Weeks.
HILL KIRKLAND B
Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA -- Wednesday, June 12, 1918
Kirkland B. Hill, one of the older, widely known and respected residents
of Cowanesque, died May 31. Mr Hill was born January 9, 1846, in
Clymer Township, and had spent his boyhood days there and at Westfield.
He was the son of Erastus and Violet Thompson Hill and was the last of
his family. Nov. 16, 1873, he married Miss Addie Burdic, of Westfield.
Two children were born to them; Benjamin L. Hill of Elmira and Mrs
Wallace Schoonover of Fredericksburg, VA. About three years ago,
Mr Hill became afflicted with Brights disease, which was the cause of his
death. The funeral was held June 3 at 2 o'clock. Rev. Thos.
Walker, pastor of the M. E. Church of which the deceased was a member,
officiated. Interment was made in the Champlin Cemetery.
DAVID HORNSBY
Wellsboro Gazette - December 7, 1944
David Hornsby, son of Edmund and Mary K Hornsby, died at his home Nov.
18, in Jemison, after a long illness. He was born Jan. 8, 1864 in
Lincolnshire, England. On Dec. 8, 1888 he was united in marriage
to Josephine Handy. He is survived by his wife; one daughter, Mrs.
Mildred M. Shellman and one granddaughter, Rilla Louden, of Wellsboro;
also three grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Betsy Haskins of Harrison Valley,
and one brother, Joseph Hornsby, of Knoxville.
DURWOOD L. HOUGHTALING age 66 of RD#1, Westfield, PA, April 22, 1990 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. He was born March 6, 1924 in Teed Hollow, PA to Essie Houghtaling and Helen Calkins. He was a retired Post Master for the U.S. Postal Service who worked in the Westfield and Knoxville Post Offices for many years. He was a life member of the Dad’s of Foreign Service Veterans, Post #221, Knoxville, PA, VFW Post #6753, Knoxville, PA, American Legion Post #519, Westfield, PA, the Westfield Lions club, Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #826, Galeton, PA, Westfield Lodge #477, F & AM, Westfield, PA and several other local civic organizations. Survived by wife, Margery; sons and daughters-in-law, David and Sharon Houghtaling, Houston, TX, Alan and Diane Houghtaling, Westfield, PA; daughter and son-in-law, JoAnn and Paul Donohue, Boulder City, NV; a son, Hal Houghtaling, Westfield, PA; a daughter, Vicki Houghtaling, Westfield, PA; sister, Reva (Penny) Pierce, of Westfield, PA; mother, Helen Houghtaling, Westfield, PA; sister and brother-in-law, Hazel and Harold Plank of RD, Westfield, PA; eight grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by sister, Beraldine Simmonds, 1988. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Westfield, PA, Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2 PM, the Rev. Duane Burdick officiating. Burial Champlin Cemetery, Westfield, PA. Memorial donations may be made to the Sabinsville Volunteer Ambulance Association and the Westfield Volunteer Fire Department. –Elmira Star-Gazette 4/24/1990
HOWLAND BERTHA M. PERRY
Bertha M. Perry, age 71 of RD 4, Westfield died Wednesday, Decem¬ber
18, 1985.
She was born August 15, 1924 in Westfield Township the daughter of
James Fay and Edna Baker Howland. She is survived by her husband, Darrell
(Chet) Perry; son, Vane Perry of Sherman, Tex,; daughters, Mrs. John (Rosalee)
Hill of Stillman Valley, Ill, Mrs. Harry (Patricia) Burrous of Elkland,
Pa.; her parents, James and Edna Howland of RD, Westfield, Pa.; 8 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Harold (Jack) Howland, 1941. Funeral
services were held on Saturday December 21 at the Kenyon Funeral Home in
Westfield with the Rev. Donald Slaybaugh of¬ficiating. Burial Champlin
Ceme¬tery at Westfield. Memorial donations may be made to the American
Cancer Society.
HOWLAND Dora
Wellsboro Agitator - April 26, 1956
Among those attending the funeral of Dora Howland King, who died on
April 17th, were Nellie Howland, of Norwalk, Ohio, and Mrs. Agnes King,
and Mrs. Eldora King of Corning, N.Y.
HOYT
Brock, Anna E. age 89 of Maple St., Westfield, Friday December 28,
1973. The family will receive friends at the Watkins Funeral Home, Westfield,
Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. funeral Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Katherine Church.
Rev. Joseph Bucolo, Champlin Cemetery. Recitation of the Rosary Sunday
at 7:30 p.m. Survived by one daughter Miss Julia Brock of Westfield one
son, Louis W. Brock of Anaheim, Calif.; one sister Mrs. Bertha Bartman
of Amsterdam, N.Y.; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. She was
a member of St. Katherine’s Church and a member of the Altar & Rosary
Society.
FRANK R. HRYCZYK
Frank R. Hryczyk, 76, formerly of Millerton, Morris and Westfield, died
Monday, Feb. 26, 2001, at the Bath, N.Y., VA Medical Center. Born
March 1, 1924, in Coudersport, he was the son of Joseph and Anna
Golden Hryczyk. He was a veteran, having served with the U.S. Marines
during World War II in the Pacific Theatre. He was employed as a
typesetter in Houston, Texas, for many years. He was a member of
the Graphic Communications International Union. Surviving are
one son, Jan M. Hryczyk of Otis, Ore.; one daughter, Lynnell A. Green of
Bay Point, Calif.; three grandchildren; and two sisters, Katherine
Lamphier of Westfield and Mary Brown of Nashville, Tenn. Burial
was made at Champlin cemetery, Westfield. Arrangements
were handled by the Benjamin R. Olney Funeral Home, Ulysses.
HURLBURT SUSAN
Wellsboro Agitator – September 22, 1926
--Mrs. Susan Hurlburt Taft was born April 5, 1858, in Clymer township,
Tioga County PA., and died Sept. 7, 1926, at her late home. She was
married to Charles Taft Aug. 8, 1875. To them was born one son, Charles
E. Taft, Jr. Mrs. Taft is survived by her son, one stepson, Archie
Taft; two sisters, Alice Taylor and Emma Henderson; two brothers, Edwin
and Myron Hurlburt; eleven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and
one great-great grandchild, several nieces and nephews, besides a host
of friends.
IMPSON Amanda Delphine
Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA -- Wednesday, January 4, 1933,
Pg 1
Mrs Amanda Reese, aged 81 years of Westfield, was fatally burned Thursday
(12/28/1932). Neighbors saw Mrs Reese, with her clothing in flames, run
from the house, pause a moment on a rear porch and then run into the garden,
where she fell unconscious. She was taken into her home by neighbors,
who summoned Dr. H. M. Farwell and Dr H. M. Hagadorn. Mrs Reese was
alone in the house when her dress ignited. It was believed that she
might have poured kerosene into the kitchen range to start a fire.
Mrs. Reese had made her home with her sons, Ellory and Elie. Other
survivors are her sons, Jesse of Westfield, and Robert of Savannah, NY;
three daughters, Mrs Ethel Slocum and Mrs Annabel Allen of Westfield, and
Mrs. Lavina Bentley of Elkland. Mrs Reese was the widow of Josiah
Reese, a veteran of the Civil War, who died several years ago. She
was a member of the Methodist Church. The funeral was held Saturday;
burial in the Champlin Cemetery. (Reese-Richardson-Impson Family
Bible Births - Amanda D. Impson 6 Aug 1851 Deaths - Amanda D. (Impson)
Reese 29 Dec 1932)
WILLIAM C. JACOBSON, JR.
William C. Jacobson, Jr., 27, of RD 4, Westfield, died January 4, 1981
as the result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident in Westfield
Township. Employed as a heavy equipment operator for Gra-Hill Construction
Company of Wellsboro, he was a 1973 graduate of Williamsport Area Community
College. Born March 19, 1953 in Wellsboro, he was a son of William and
Carolyn Erickson Jacobson of RD 4, Westfield. In addition to his parents,
other surviving family members include a brother, Terry, of Kearney, Nebraska,
four sisters, Mrs. Larry (Mary) Foor of York, Mrs. Michael (Laurie) Buck
of Wellsboro, Miss Kristi Jacobson of Wellsboro, and Miss Sue Jacobson
at home, maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Erickson of Potter Brook;
paternal grandfather, Harold Jacobson, Sr., of Knoxville, several aunts,
uncles and cousins. Friends were invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral
Home, Westfield Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral services
were held at the Westfield United Methodist Church, Westfield, on Tuesday,
Jan. 8, 1981 at 2 pm with The Reverend Albert I. Rheem officiating.
Burial was in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield. Those wishing may make memorial
donations to the March of Dimes Research Fund or any charity that benefits
children. (Wellsboro Gazette, Wellsboro, PA, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 1981)
JEFFERS - Beverly Ruth Padgett
Addison| Beverly Ruth Padgett, 70,of 98 Front Street, Addison, entered
into rest on Monday, December 13, 2004 at Catawba Hospital, Hickory, North
Carolina. Beverly was born on May 11, 1934, in Westfield, Pennsylvania,
a daughter of Bert and Ida Baker Jeffers. She was married to James E. Padgett
on January 23, 1953 in Addison, New York, he predeceased her on August
10, 1980. She was a quality control inspector at Corning, Inc., retiring
with 35 years of active service. She was a member of Union Local #1000
AFGW, Addison Eagles Auxiliary, former ladies bowling league at Elkland
Lanes and was an avid bowler, former member of the Elkland Fire Department
Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by two sons, James S. (Robin) Padgett,
of Newton, NC, and William (Valerie) Padgett, of Addison; a daughter, Judy
Ida Perkins, of Addison; 13 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren, several
nieces and
nephews. She was predeceased by infant daughters, Gloria and Darlene
Padgett and sisters, Edith Jones and Edna Dean. Friends may call on Friday
from 6 until 9 p.m. at the Flint Funeral Home, 10 Wall Street, Addsion.
Funeral services will be held there on Saturday, at 11 a.m. with Rev. John
Randall officiating. Burial will be in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield, PA.
ARCHIE H. KARNS JR.
Archie Harold Karns Jr., 55, of 109 North First Street, Knoxville,
died Thursday, Oct. 26, 2000, at the VA Medical Center, Bath, N.Y. Born
Oct. 13, 1945, in Hornell, N.Y., he was the son of Archie H. and Lillis
Stanton Karns Sr. He worked for over 20 years for Dresser-Rand as a lathe
operator. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during the Vietnam
conflict. Preceding him in death were his half sister, Geraldine Resue;
and father, Archie H. Karns Sr. Surviving are his wife of 28 years,
Christine West Karns; one daughter, Tammy Karns, at home; one son,
Philip Karns, a student at Lock Haven mother, Lillis Karns of Knoxville;
two sisters and brothers-in-law, Patricia Melvin Hilfiger of Knoxville
and Leona and Anthony Williams of Morris; one brother and sister-in-law,
Albert and Kathy Karns of Corning, N.Y.; one half sister, Joanne
Dennis of Jasper, N.Y.; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Calling hours
were held Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Westfield. Funeral
services were held there Saturday, Oct. 28, with the Rev. Percy
Kephart officiating. Burial was made at Champlin Cemetery, Westfield Memorial
donations may be made to the Knoxville Youth Group, in care of Carr.
KENT - PHILLIP H. KENT JR.
Phillip H. "Pete" Kent Jr., 72, of Westfield RR 4 died Thursday, Jan.
4, 2001, at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Born Sept. 9, 1928, in
Blossburg, he was the son of Phillip A. and Dorothy Reynolds Kent.
He was a retired mechanic for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
Preceding him in death was his wife, Roselyn, in 1982. Surviving
are seven daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Tom Hollenbaugh of Westfield,
Penny and Bill Succowich of Galeton, Sandra and Dennis Houghtaling of Addison,
N.Y., Petie and Andrew St. Peter of Westfield, Jo (DeeAnn) and Ralph Woletenholme
of Westfield, Tammy and Mike Baker of Westfield and Jackie and Bob Ruef
of Westfield; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several cousins,
nieces and nephews. Calling hours were held at the Kenyon Funeral
Home, Westfield, on Sunday, Jan. 7. Funeral services were held
there Monday, Jan. 8, with the Rev. Michael Jayne officiating.
Burial was made at Champlin Cemetery, Westfield.
KILBOURNE WILLIAM D.
The Wellsboro Agitator - Wednesday, 13 Dec 1950, p.
Funeral services for William Kilbourne, Westfield resident who died
Tuesday at the age of 93 was held Thursday from the home of his daughter,
Mrs. Rea P. Outman, where he had resided since the death of his wife several
years ago. The Rev. Russell D. Smith, rector of St. John's Episcopal Church
officiated. Burial in Champlain Cemetery. Mr. Kilbourne was born in Hector
Township, Nov. 17, 1857 and had spent his lifetime in this area. Surviving
are four sons, Fred of Holly Hill, Fla., Howard of Montezuma, N. Y., Bert
of Hornell, N. Y., and Lynn of Westfield; two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Pritchard
and Mrs. Florence Outman, both of Westfield; 17 grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Angie Hart of Galeton.
KING Ebenezer “Ebbie” A.
Wellsboro Agitator – March 8, 1939
Ebby A. King died at his home on the Jemison road, February 25, burial
in the Champlin Cemetery Feb. 28. Mr. King was born in Westfield
March 25, 1856, son of Julius and Sabra Taft King. He spent his life
in Westfield and vicinity. He married Dora Howland Aug. 31, 1885,
and to them were born two sons, Roland J., of Jemison, and Orr B. of Cowanesque,
and two daughters, Mrs. Wallace Ackley, of Sabinsville, and Mazie King,
deceased; nine grandchildren; one brother, Edgar, and a sister, Mrs. Charles
Mead, of Sunderlinville. He was a charter member of Jemison Grange,
serving as Master and in many other offices.
KING –MARY HELEN KING WATKINS age 91 of 604 East Main St., Westfield, PA diedSaturday, January 24, 2004 at the Green Home, Inc., Wellsboro, PA. She was born August 7, 1912 in Westfield twp., PA, the daughter of Charles and Ava Guile King. She worked for "37" years in the "cut shop" of the Eberle Tanning Company. She was a member of the Westfield United Methodist Church. She was a homemaker. She is survived by daughter, Jean Doan, Osceola, PA; daughter and son-in-law, Anava and Norbert Grabowski, Fairfax, VA; stepbrothers, Herbert Potter, Port Allegheny, PA, Homer Potter, Westfield, PA, Merle Potter, Buffalo, NY; aunt, Marie King, Arkport, NY; eight grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eldon C. "Tink" Watkins, in 1994; and a son, William Edward Watkins, in 1963. Family and friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., 222 West Main St., Westfield, PA, Wednesday, from 12 to 2 p.m., where funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. immediately following the visitation. Rev. Dr. James F. Bellamy OSL will officiate. Burial in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Sabinsville Vol. Ambulance Assn. in Mary's memory. –Elmira Star Gazette
KING MILTON G
Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA--Tuesday, August 26, 1890
Brookfield, August 22, 1890---Mr. Milton King died last Wednesday at
his home. He was sick only 3 days. His death leaves his children homeless,
their mother being dead.
KING Orr B
Wellsboro Gazette – June 14, 1978
Orr B King age 89 of Cowanesque died on Friday, June 9, 1978.
He is survived by three daughters: Mrs. Alfred (Gretchen) Hughes, of Tioga;
Mrs. Charles (Wilda) Housel, of Gaines; Mrs. George (Wanda) Boyce,
of Rochester N.Y.; one son, William King, of Cowanesque, Pa; 12 grand
,children; several great grandchildren; one brother, Roland King, of Westfield;
and one sister, Mrs. H. B. (Nellie) Owlett, of Keeneyville and several
nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Charles I Kenyon
Funeral Home in Westfield on Monday with the Rev. John D. Bergstrom officiating.
Burial in the Champlin Cemetery at Westfield.
KOLLER - MRS. ANNA RIEPPEL (SRGP 78239)
Mrs. Anna Rieppel, one of the oldest and most respected residents
of Cowanesque, Pa., died July 8, after an illness of four months.
She was born in Bavaria, Germany, April 22, 1844. In 1871 she came
to this country with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Koller, and
settled at Renovo. In October of the same year she was married to
John Rieppel. After residing there for some time they moved to Gaines,
where they lived for about six years. About 88 years ago they removed
to Cowanesque and had since resided there. Mr. Rieppel died eight
years ago. To them were born five children, George, Martin, John
and Mrs. Emma Swimley, of Cowanesque, and Mrs. Maggie Chisom, of Potterbrook.
For nearly two years Mrs. Rieppel had resided with her son, George.
The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Mr. Chapman,
of the M.E. church, officiating; burial in the Champlain cemetery.
(The Agitator: Wellsboro, PA, Wednesday, July 14, 1926)
STAR GAZETTE - 20 Aug. 2005
KUMP, Patrick Michael age 46, of Rochester, NY, formerly
of Westfield, PA diedThursday, August 18, 2005, at Strong Memorial Hospital,
Rochester, NY. He was born February 14, 1959 in Wellsboro, PA, the son
of George F. and Anita Brugger Kump. He graduated from Cowanesque Valley
High School in 1977. He attended Penn State University and graduated from
the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. He worked as a licensed Funeral
Director in New York State for many years. He is survived by his parents,
George and Anita Kump, Mansfield, PA; sister and brother-in-law, Denise
and Paul Holland, Elmira, NY; brothers and sisters-in-law, Thomas Kump
and Elaine Perkins, Elmira, NY and John and Elaine Kump, Lancaster, PA;
nephews, Benjamin (Emily) Hagan, Norwalk, CT, and Alex Ryan, Syracuse,
NY; nieces, Anne Hagan, Elmira, NY, and Katie Ryan, Boston, MA; several
aunts, uncles, and cousins. The family will receive friends Sunday from
7 to 9 PM at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc. 222 West Main Street, Westfield,
PA. A Memorial Mass will be conducted Monday at 11 AM at Holy Child Catholic
Church, Mansfield, PA; Rev. Albert Leonard, officiating. Interment will
be in Champlin Cemetery.
CONNIE A. KURTZ age 18 of RD#1, Sabinsville, PA, Thursday, May 22, 1986. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Westfield, PA Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where funeral services will be held Monday at 10:30 a.m., Leonard Brunk officiating. Burial Champlin Cemetery, Westfield, PA. She is survived by her father and stepmother, Edward and Bertha Kurtz of RD, Sabinsville, PA; her mother, Martha Kurtz of Green Lane, PA; 2 brothers, David Edward Kurtz and William Frederic Kurtz, both at home; her fiancé, Stanley E. Low of RD, Genesse, PA; paternal grandfather, Joseph E. Kurtz of RD, Sabinsville, PA; maternal step-grandparents, Fred and Beulah Mitchell of RD, Westfield, PA; several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was born January 14, 1968 in Allentown, PA. She was an honor student and Senior at Galeton High School. She was a cast member of the Senior Class Play and a clerk at Martins Store. –Elmira Star-Gazette 5/24/1986
JOSEPH E. KURTZ age 80 of RD 1, Sabinsville, PA died November 13, 1990. Born May 29, 1910 to Christian and Anna Kurtz in Philadelphia, PA. He was a retired laborer of the Tyler Pipe Foundry. Survived by, son, Edward Kurtz of RD 1, Sabinsville, PA; 4 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jennie in 1979 and a granddaughter, Connie in 1986. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon funeral Home, Westfield, PA Thursday 7 to 9 p.m. where funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. Burial is at Champlin Cemetery in Westfield, PA. –Elmira Star-Gazette 11/14/1990
KURTZ Morgan Christine
Age 9, of Sabinsville, PA, went to be with her daddy in heaven on Wednesday,
July 8, 2009, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA. Morgan was born
June 21, 2000 in Coudersport, PA, a daughter of Laura "Laurie" Kio and
the late William "Bill" F. Kurtz. She completed second grade at Westfield
Elementary School. Morgan loved to draw, enjoyed church and children's
church, fishing with her pappy, riding 4-wheelers, catching frogs and playing
with her sister, Makayla. Morgan is survived by her mother, Laura "Laurie"
Kio of Sabinsville; her sister, Makayla Kurtz of Sabinsville, PA; paternal
grandparents, Ed and Bertha "Berty" Kurtz of Westfield, PA; maternal grandparents,
Michael Kio of Ulysses, PA, Christine and Kenneth Dudley of Duncannon,
PA; great-grandparents, Audrey Kio of Ulysses, PA and Janice and Clifford
Hanes of Lakeland, FL; aunt, Michelle Kurtz of Edinboro, PA; uncles, David
Kurtz and Joe Kurtz of Westfield, PA; aunt, Alisha Aldrich of Newport,
PA; uncle, Michael C. Kio of Ulysses, PA. She was predeceased by her father,
William "Bill" F. Kurtz; great-grandparents, Donald Kio, Beulah and Fred
Mitchell, and Joe Kurtz. Family and friends are invited to call on Sunday,
July 12, 2009, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Federated Church, Whites Corners
Rd., Harrison Valley, PA. Funeral services will be held immediately following
the viewing at 4:00 p.m. at the church with Pastor Ed Collins, officiating.
Burial will be in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield, PA. Memorial contributions
may be made in Morgan's memory to the Makayla Kurtz Educational Fund, c/o
Northwest Savings Bank, 100 Main St., Westfield, PA 16950. The Jacquelyn
A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main
St., Mansfield, PA is assisting the family. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 7/10/2009
KURTZ William F. "Bill"
Age 31, of Sabinsville, PA, died unexpectedly Monday, July 6, 2009.
Bill was born June 6, 1978 in Accomack, VA, a son of Edward and Bertha
"Berty" (Mitchell) Kurtz. Bill graduated from Galeton High School in 1996
and was employed by Kibbe Oil and Gas Services. He loved Volkswagens, enjoyed
his family, and playing games with his girls. William is survived by his
parents, Edward and Berty Kurtz of Westfield; loving companion and partner,
Laura "Laurie" Kio; a daughter, Makayla Kurtz, at home; a daughter, Morgan,
who went to be with him in heaven on Wednesday, July 8, 2009; two brothers,
David and Joe Kurtz of Westfield, PA; a sister, Michelle Kurtz of Edinboro,
PA. He was predeceased by a sister, Connie Kurtz; grandparents, Fred and
Beulah Mitchell, and Joe Kurtz. Family and friends are invited to call
on Sunday, July 12, 2009, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Federated Church,
Whites Corners Rd., Harrison Valley, PA. A memorial service will be held
at 4:00 p.m. at the church with Pastor Ed Collins officiating. Memorial
contributions may be made in Bill's memory to the Makayla Kurtz Educational
Fund, c/o Northwest Savings Bank, 100 Main St., Westfield, PA 16950. The
Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637
S. Main St., Mansfield, PA is assisting the family. Published in
the Star-Gazette on 7/10/2009. Burial will be in the Champlin Cemetery.
LAMPHIER
Gary R. of Mills, PA 68, died Thursday, February 1, 2007, in the Green
Home, Wellsboro, PA. Born March 14, 1938 in Westfield, PA, he was the son
of Raymond and Katherine Hryczyk Lamphier. He was married to the former
Patsy Willaredt, who survives. His employment included: car salesman with
his father for many years, Ingersoll-Rand in Painted Post, NY, for nine
years, insurance agent with Nationwide for 14 years, real estate agent
for ten years, and restaurant owner/operator for nine years. He was a member
of the Mills Union Church, the Harrison Township Volunteer Fire Company,
where he had served as president, and a former member of the Crary Hose
Company in Westfield. He served as a Harrison Township Supervisor for 18
years and also served on the Board of Directors of the PA Association of
Township Supervisors. Surviving, besides his wife, Patsy, are: his father,
Raymond Lamphier of Westfield; two sons, David (Susanne) Lamphier of Wellsboro,
and Scott (Ronda) Lamphier of Westfield; a daughter, Patti (Kelley) Pero
of Winston-Salem, NC; four grandchildren, three stepsons, a foster son;
two brothers, Eugene (Sandy) Lamphier of Westfield, and Richard (Kay) Lamphier
of Perry, NY; two sisters, Sandra (Dale) Cushing of Knoxville, PA, and
Phyllis (Raymond) Kent of Elkland, PA; two aunts, Mary Bonham and Isabelle
Manning; and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother, Katherine
Lamphier in 2003. Friends may call at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation
Service, Ulysses, PA, on Sunday, February 4th, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Funeral
Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday in the Mills Union Church. The
Rev. Jerry Wise and Mr. Michael L. Hale will co-officiate. Burial will
be in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield. Memorials may be made to the Green
Home, Wellsboro, PA 16901, or Laurel Health Hospice, Wellsboro, PA 16901.
LAMPHIER Raymond
World War II veteran passed away September 25, 2009 at the Veterans
Nursing Home, Bath, NY. He was born in Prattsburg, NY, October 1, 1914,
the son of Harry and Zelma Lamphier. He was a self-employed new and used
car dealer in Potter Brook, PA. He served in the US Army from October 15,
1943 to August 10, 1945 with the 980th Engineer Maintenance Comp. He worked
for a mobile unit in combat areas, a member of a 12-man squad. He participated
in Belgium, Holland, Germany and Central Europe battles. He was awarded
the Combat Infantry Badge. He was a member of the VFW Post 6611 and served
as National Aid-de-Camp for 1981-1982. He was a former Township Supervisor
and a member of the Knoxville Yoked Church and Masonic Lodge #477 F &
AM. He is survived by his children, Sandra (Dale) Cushing of Knoxville,
PA, Phyllis (Ray Jr.) Kent of Elkland, PA, Richard Lamphier of Perry, NY,
Gene (Sandy) Lamphier of Westfield, PA; daughter-in-law, Patsy Lamphier
of Mills, PA; sisters, Isabelle Manning of Ovid, NY and Viola Stewart of
St. Augustine, FL; 14 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his son, Gary Lamphier; mother of his children,
Katherine; second wife, Loella; daughter-in-law, Kay Lamphier; and brothers,
Maurice and Roland Lamphier. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon
Funeral Home, 222 W. Main St., Westfield, PA, Monday from 1 to 3 p.m.,
where funeral services will be held following calling hours at 3 p.m. Burial
will be in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield, PA, with Full Military Honors.
Published in Star-Gazette on September 27, 2009
LEACH Fernley P., Sr. Age 89, of 119 Lincoln St., Westfield, PA, diedOctober 31, 2005 at his home. He was born June 25, 1916 in Sabinsville, PA, the son of Wayland and Maggie Southworth Leach. He was a retired pattern maker at Ingersoll-Rand, Painted Post, NY, former employee of Eberle Tanning Co. and Consolidated Natural Gas. He was a member of the Westfield United Methodist Church, V.F.W., D.E.S.A., worked at Sampson Naval Base, was a skilled carpenter, an avid outdoorsman and gardener. He is survived by his wife, Virginia; son and daughter-in-law, Fernley P., Jr. and Doretta Leach, Cowanesque, PA, Fredric M. Leach, Westfield, PA.; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Onolee Boghart, Waterloo, NY. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Cheryl; granddaughter, Connie; and sisters, Crescence Leach, Marie Greeley and Inez Bricco. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 West Main St., Westfield, PA, Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. where funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Michael J. Orendi, officiating. Burial will be in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield, PA. Memorial donations may be made to the Laurel Hospice, 24 Walnut St., Wellsboro, PA. 16901.
LOCKE Frank B
Frank B. Locke - Westfield, PA.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday for Frank B. Locke, 75, of
Cowanesque. He died Sunday, Dec. 9, 1979 at his home. He was
born Dec. 1, 1904 in Westfield Township, the son of George B. and Belle
Cook Locke. He married Mae Andrews 52 years ago. He was
a retired bridge builder with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
He was a member of Westfield Masonic Lodge, Coudersport Consistory and
the National Travel and Campers' Association. Surviving are his wife,
Mae, a son, Dean Locke of Rochester; daughters, Mrs. Gene (Irene) Church
of Beaver Dams; sister, Nina Whitaker, Westfield; 12 grandchildren, two
great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call
at the Charles L. Kenyon Funeral Home in Westfield today 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
The services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Wellington Stone
officiating. Burial will be in the Champlain Cemetery, Westfield.
LONGWELL EUGENE
Wellsboro Agitator – June 17, 1931
Eugene Longwell died suddenly of heart disease at his home in Westfield,
June 8. He was born
at Gillett, Pa., May 21, 1886 (s/b 1866). He married Myra Doane, of
Little Marsh. Most of their early married life was spent at Gaines, where
Mr. Longwell held a responsible position with E. M. Atwell, lumberman and
oil man. In 1915 they moved to Westfield and for eleven years Mr. Longwell
had been janitor of the Borough Schools. Be is survived by his widow; sons,
Harold and Gerald, of Westfield, and Durward, of Wellsboro; sisters, Mrs.
Katherine Morton and. Mrs. Sarah McConnell, and four grandchildren. The
funeral was held Wednesday.
LOUCKS - LIAS, Edith J.
Age 77, of 138 Mason St., Westfield, PA, passed away August 10, 2009
at Charles Cole Hospital, Coudersport, PA. She was born February 1, 1932
in Galeton, PA, the daughter of Benjamin and Nellie Fritchell Loucks. She
was a registered nurse at Charles Cole Hospital, where she was Nursing
Supervisor on Med/Surg and also head of the UR Dept. She received her nursing
diploma from Robert Packer Hospital and her BS in nursing from Mansfield
Univ. She worked as a substitute school nurse for the Northern Tioga School
District. She was a member of the Westfield United Methodist Church, Kings
Daughters, Le Circle Moderne Book Club, Humane Society, ASPCA, National
Wildlife Assn., and was an avid reader and enjoyed author, John Grisham
and many other authors. She is survived by her husband, Harold G. Lias;
daughter and son-in-law, Mary Carol and Thomas Enfinger, Atlanta, GA; special
companion, "Pompey"; brother, Raymond (Freda) Loucks, Auburndale, FL; sister,
Rebecca (Ron) Merrill, Dayton, TN; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 W. Main St.,
Westfield, PA, Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., where funeral services will be
held Saturday at 1:00 p.m. with Edward Heyler officiating. Burial will
be in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield, PA. Memorial donations may be made
to the Westfield United Methodist Church, 158 Church St., Westfield, PA
16950.
Published in the Star-Gazette from 8/12/2009 - 8/14/2009
LUTHOLD - The funeral of Mrs. Lena Brugger, formerly of Potter
Brook, was held Saturday. Rev. Stanley Lawrence, pastor of the Wesleyan
church officiating, burial in the Champlin cemetery. Mrs. Brugger died
at her home in Westfield April 7, [1949]. She was born in Switzerland,
came to the United State at the age of 20 and made her home in Westfield
for over 50 years. She was a member of the Methodist church. Survivors
include one son, John Brugger of Woodhull; two daughters, Mrs. William
Smith and Mrs. Lena Topel of Rochester, NY; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
- Wellsboro Agitator, April 13, 1949
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