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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. |
| SRGP ID Added in parentheses by Joyce M .Tice if included in her Sullivan-Rutland Genealogy Project. If you are researching or descended from any of those so designated, it is requested that you share your research with Joyce's SRGP if you have not already done so. That is the price I ask for making this site available. It is your opportunity to share in the cost of creating this site and reward Joyce just a tad for making this enormous body of resource available to you. It is a way to pay your dues in a small way for use of this site. Please reference the SRGP ID and the page you found this on the site, when you write to me. For women listed under a married alias, I have provided her real name, if I know it. |
ARTLEY –EDITH MOYER, Liberty –The funeral will be Wednesday for Edith Moyer of Liberty, who died Saturday, Jan 30, 19999, at Sycamore Manor, Montoursville. Her husband, Harry Moyer, died in 1985. She was a member of Liberty Lutheran Church and the Lutheran Ladies Aid. Born here on July 2, 1913, she was a daughter of Frank and Carrie Mae Kalmbach Artley. Surviving are a brother, Miles F. Artley of this city; two sisters, Hazel L. Artley of this city and Phyllis Burke of Tampa, Fla.; three nephews and a niece. She was predeceased by a brother and two sisters. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Salem Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Daniel May officiating. Burial will take place in the Freidens Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday. Arrangements are being handled by Freeberg’s, 120 N. Williamson Road, Blossburg. –Williamsport Sun-Gazette.
BEALS – Wilmer L. Beals, (SRGP 19201) 84, of 214 St. James Street, Mansfield, died Saturday, January 26, 1980 at the Green Home, Wellsboro. Born June 1, 1895 in Liberty, he was the son of Hiram and Laura Brion Beals. He was a member of St. James Episcopal Church of Mansfield. Surviving are: his wife, the former Sarah Chambers; daughter, Mrs. Janet Douglas of Sarasota, Florida; stepdaughter, Mrs. Richard (Shirley) Fraley of Cincinnati, Ohio; stepsons, Melvin Rauscher of Coffeyville, Kansas and John Rausher of Reston, Virginia; sister, Mrs. Jessie Dickinson of Daytona Beach, Florida, and 15 grandchildren. Friends were invited to call at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield on Monday, January 28, 1980, from noon until the time of the service at 1 PM. The Reverend David L. Smith officiated. Burial was in Friedens Cemetery, Liberty.
BEALS, WILMER L. (SRGP 19201)
Age 84 of 214 St. James St., Mansfield, Saturday, January 26,
1980 at the Green Home in Wellsboro. Friends are invited to call
at the Kuhl Funeral Home in Mansfield Monday from noon until the time of
the service at 1 pm., Rev. David L. Smith officiating. Burial in
Friedens Cemetery, Liberty, Pa. Survived by wife, Sarah Cambers;
daughter, Mrs. Janet Douglas of Sarasota, Fla., step daughter, Mrs. Richard
(Shirley) Fraley of Cincinnati, Oh., step sons, Melvin Rauscher of Coffeyville,
Ks., John Rausher of Reston, Va.; sister, Mrs. Jessie Dickinson of Daytona
Beach, Fla.; 15 grandchildren. He was a member of St. James Episcopal
Church of Mansfield, born June 1, 1895 in Liberty, Pa. the son of Hiram
and Laura Brion Beals.
BLOOM
Robert E. Bloom.
The funeral was held Saturday for Robert E. Bloom, age 50, of Ralston,
who was killed in an accident at 7:40 a.m. Wednesday, March 22, 1978 when
the trailer of a rig separated from the tractor and struck his car on the
Powys curve of Route 15.Dr. Earl R. Miller, county coronor, ruled Mr. Bloom
died of a massive high impact injuries.Born Nov. 5, 1927, at Lewistown
he was a son of James and Christine Openhoff bloom.He was a member of Ralston
United Methodist Church.He was employed as a bookkeeper for Faxon Lumber
Co.A veteran of World War II, Mr. Bloom was a member of the Robert F. Snyder
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, Liberty and a member of the Red Run Rod
and Gun club, north of Ralston.Surviving are his wife, the former Margaret
A. Riss; two sons, James Charles and William Joseph, both at home two daughters,
Mrs. Marie Powers, of Carthage, N.C., and Miss Robin Elaine Bloom, at home;
three brothers, John M., of Lewistown, James C., of Dover, N.H., and Harold
D., of Port Matilda; four sisters, Mrs. Lena Frohm and Mrs. Christine Watts,
both of Lewistown, Mrs. Elizabeth Winters, of Long Island, N.Y. and Mrs.
Thomas Glenn, of Brooklyn, N.Y. and two grandchildren.The funeral was held
Saturday in Williamsport with the Rev. Richard M. Barner officiating. Burial
was in Frieden’s cemetery, Liberty.There was no visitation.
BRANNAKA
Charles C. Brannaka, 84, a resident of the Williamsport Home died Sunday,
Dec. 17, 1978. He was born Aug. 1, 1894, at Roaring Branch RD 1, a son
of Carl F. and Elizabeth Sechrist Brannaka. Mr. Brannaka was a retired
farmer. Surviving are three brothers, William J. and Thomas E., both of
Williamsport and Bruce, of Newfield, N.Y.; and one sister, Mrs. Harriet
Ridge, of roaring Branch RD 1. The funeral was held at 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday at Maneval’s Williamsport, with the Rev. Frederick G. Hasskarl,
pastor of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church officiating.
Burial was in Friedan’s Cemetery.
Floyd B. BRION, 71, of Liberty, RD 1, a native of Buttonwood, died Sunday, October 1, 1978, in Soldiers and Sailors memorial Hospital, Wellsboro.Born October 22, 1906, he was a son of W. Francis and Jennie Bastian Brion.Surviving are his wife, the former Sara G. Bailey; three sons, William F., of O’Fallon, Ill., Tom B., of Chugiak, Ala. And Sidney F., of Liberty; three daughters, Mrs. S. Joyce Beaver, of Lewisburg RD 3., Mrs. Rita K. Grimes, of New Columbia RD 1, and Mrs. Sally F. Maneval, of Liberty RD 1; three sisters, Mrs. Leda Mitstifer and Mrs. Clarissa Wheeland, both of Liberty RD and Mrs Margaret Kimble, of Liberty, 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.Burial was in the Friedens Cemetery.
WILLIAM DANIEL ‘SMOKEY’ BRION JR., 71, formerly of Liberty, died Feb. 3, 1995, at Centre Community Hospital, State College. Born April 6, 1923 in Liberty, he was the son of William D. and Annie Laurie McCracken Brion St. He was a World War II Army veteran during which time he received the Purple Heart, a Good Conduct Medal, an American Campaign Medal, European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal. With three bronze stars and one bronze arrowhead. He was qualified for the rifle M-l, SS carbine M&M MG30 CLMKM. He was a rifleman and a second scout. Mr. Brion was a graduate of the Liberty High School; had been employed at the Sunset West Restaurant for five years, prior to that he had been employed by Albert Poretto in the restaurant business for 30 years. He was residing with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Poretto in Bellefonte. Preceding him in death were one sister, Mary Bohart; and one niece, Louise Black. Surviving are three nieces, Joyce Black, Williamsport, Alice Schmelzle, Roaring Branch and Anna Pardoe, Williamsport, four nephews, Dale Bohart, Bruce Bohart, all of Liberty, and Howard Bohart, Ralston. Services were held from the Drinkwine Morse Funeral Home, Blossburg Feb. 6, with the Rev. Gerald Peet officiating. Burial was in Friedens Lutheran Cemetery, Liberty. –Canton Independent Sentinel.
DEAN E. BROWN, 80, lifelong resident of Liberty, died Aug. 14, 2004, at the Williamsport Hospital. Born on Feb. 3, 1924, in Liberty, he was a son of Henry and Claribel (Loudenslager) Brown. Dean graduated from Liberty High School in 1942 and received several awards for his participation with the Future Farmers of America. He later acquired his father’s dairy farm in Liberty Township, where he continued to se to the daily operations until a few weeks before his death. Throughout Dean’s life he was a hard worker and a very dedicated farmer. He was a member of Salem Lutheran Church in Liberty. Surviving are his sister, Eleanor Knipe of Williamsport; a brother, Donald (Bernadine) Brown of Pine City, NY; nieces Patricia Benson and Diane Kreger; nephews Sharrell, Arland, Randy, Craig and Kevin Knipe; and many dear friends and neighbors. Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Salem Lutheran Church. The funeral will follow at 2 p.m., with Rev. David Byerly officiating. Burial will be in the Friedens Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Zwickharowski Funeral Home, Blossburg, Pa. In lieu of lowers memorial may be made to the Liberty High School’s Library, FFA or to a charity of one’s choice. –Williamsport Sun-Gazette.
BROWN –ELEANOR J. KNIPE age 88, of 1808 East Frey Ave., Williamsport, died Wednesday, August 2, 2006, at Rose View Center. Born in Liberty June 7, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Henry G. and Claribel Loudenslager Brown. She and her husband C. Howard Knipe were married April 5, 1942. He preceded her in death May 11, 1982. Eleanor was happiest when she was with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and she spent much time working in her flower garden. She was a graduate of Liberty High School and a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church. Surviving are her sons, Sharrel (Sara Jane) of Liberty, Arland (Gloria) of Cogan Station, Randy (Tina) of Linden, Craig (Sandy) of Cogan Station and Kevin of this city; ten grandchildren, Susan, Samuel (Stacy), Elizabeth, Arland (Molly), Todd (Korina), Nathyn, Casey (Ann), Derek, Christopher and Courtney Knipe; five great-grandchildren, Warren, Coby, Zoey, Sabrina and Grace Knipe; and brother, Donald H. (Bernadine) Brown of Pine City, NY. Another brother, Dean E. Brown preceded her in death. The funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Monday in St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 2233 Linn St., Williamsport, PA 17701, with the Rev. H. Frank Showers, her Pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Friedens Lutheran Cemetery, Liberty. The visitation will be at the church Monday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at 11:00 a.m. Those who wish may remember Eleanor with memorial contributions to her church. Arrangements by Sanders Mortuary, 821 Diamond St. –Elmira Star Gazette
BLOSSBURG – Joseph E. CHANCE, 71, of Liberty RD 1, died Monday, Dec. 30, 1974, in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, Pa.He was born Oct. 19, 1903, in Centerville, Md., a son of Walter and Sarah Chance.He and his wife, the former Hilda N. Snowberger, would have observed their 50th wedding anniversary on Jan. 24, 1975.Surviving, besides his wife, are a daughter Miss Peggy Chance, of Linwood; five sons, James, of Troy, Mont., Joseph, of Los Alamos, N.M., Donald L., of Olando, Fla., Stanley, of Tullahoma, Tenn., and Norman, of Linwood; five sisters, Mrs. Lillian M. Covington, of Boothwyn, Mrs. Anna Porter, of Denton Md.; Mrs. Easter A. Elliott, of Sebastopol, Calf., Mrs. Susie I. Seidel, of Pottstown, and Mrs. Julia C. Larkin, of Concord, 18 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.Burial will be in Freidens Cemetery, Liberty, Pa.
CRIST - HAZEL VERNA CRIST RANDALL
July 6, 1993 - Williamsport Sun Gazette
HAZEL CRIST RANDALL, 91, formerly of 2803 Lycoming Creek Rd., died
on Monday, July 5, 1993 in the Valley View Nursing Center, where she had
been a resident since October, 1986. Her husband, Charles W. Randall,
died February 1, 1968. She was a member of the Newberry Church of
Christ. She was born Aug. 6, 1901 in Liberty, PA. She was the
daughter of Miles V. and Phoebe G. Werline Crist. Surviving are a
son, Miles R. Randall of Cogan Station RR2; a sister, Mrs. Janice Scruggs
of Williamsport; five grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 A.M., Thursday at Knight-Confer’s,1914
Memorial Ave., with the Rev. Paul Lauchle, pastor of St. John’s United
Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Friedens Cemetery
in Liberty.
JAMES CRIST
March 16,1941 - Williamsport Grit
JAMES CRIST, 54, of English Center, died unexpectedly Monday at his
home. Surviving are four brothers, Miles and Monroe of Williamsport;
Herbert of Altoona; and Otto of Trout Run; two sisters, Mrs. R.J.
Steele of Trout Run; and Mrs. Elwell Poust of Williamsport.
Services were held Thursday at the Liberty Funeral Parlor, with burial
at Friedens Cemetery. Submitted by George and Peg Boyce- geopeg@roadrunner.com
MILES VICTOR CRIST, 75, of 1320 Dewey Ave., died at 2:45 p.m.,
Sunday, August 27, 1950 at his home following a long illness. A native
of Jackson Township, he was a member of the Republican League and the Williamsport
Turn-Verein. Surviving are his wife, Phoebe; three daughters
and two sons, Mrs. Everett Staley and Lester R. Crist of California,
Mrs. Charles Randall, Mrs. Wayne Scruggs, and Harold M. Crist of this city;
three brothers, Herbert of Baltimore, MD., Otto of Buttonwood, and Monroe
of this city; fifteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Burial – Friedens Evangelical Cemetery, Liberty, PA.
Submitted by geopeg@roadrunner.com. Gazette and Bulletin - Williamsport,
PA August 28, 1950
CROPP –ELLA LAUDENSLAGER, 97, lifetime Liberty resident, died Monday, September 4, 2006, at Broad Acres in Wellsboro. Born in New Salem, on August 22, 1909, a daughter of William and Katie (Porter) Cropp. Ella was employed as a cook for both Liberty Area Schools and Fry’s Turkey Ranch for many years until her retirement. She was a member of Liberty Lutheran Church and the Liberty VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Ella loved her family dearly. She was a talented cook and enjoyed gardening and sewing. She is survived by a daughter, Joyce (Rolan) Litzelman of Liberty, a step-daughter, Dorothy Cropp of Muncy, a step-son Dayton (Geraldine) Laudenslager of Liberty, 12 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, 35 great-great-grandchildren, many step-grandchildren and step great grandchildren, sisters, Lillie Kreger of Mansfield and Dorothy Kreger of Liberty, several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded by her husband of over 30 years, Ernest in 1960, daughters, Nedra Route and Verna Harer, a grandson Dale Route, 3 sisters and 4 brothers. A private family memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, at the Zwicharowski Funeral Home, Blossburg with her pastor, the Rev. David Byerly officiating. Burial will be held in the Friedens Lutheran Cemetery, Liberty. The family will provide flowers. Memorials may be made to Liberty Lutheran Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 132, Liberty, Pa. in Ella’s loving memory. –Williamsport Sun-Gazette
EDMISTER Ethel M
BRION Ethel M. Of Liberty, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2006,
at the Church of God Home, Carlisle, PA. She was born November 13, 1908
to Morris and Clara Edmister in Catlin, New York. Ethel was retired from
Mansfield State College where she was a housemother for many years. She
was a member of Liberty Lutheran Church. She is survived by her two children
and their spouses, Lola and Louis Mertes of Greensboro, NC, and Donald
and Doris Brion of Carlisle, PA; her grandchildren, Cynthia Wilcox and
Deborah Mertes of Greensboro, NC, and Daniel Brion of Middletown, PA; great-grandsons,
Zeke and Brad Coolidge and Joshua Brion; and her sister, Gladys Miller
of Corning, NY. She was preceded in death by her husband, F. Earl Brion;
and brothers, Don, Tom, George, and Clifford Edmister; and sisters, Mary
Thayer and Ruth Perrigo. The family will receive friends at noon on Saturday,
March 18, 2006, at the Liberty Lutheran Church, Liberty, PA, with the funeral
service beginning at 1:00 p.m. A dinner will be held at the church at 2:00
p.m. Ethel will be placed to rest beside her beloved husband, Earl, at
Friedens Church Cemetery, Liberty. Memorial contributions can be made to
Liberty Lutheran Church, PO Box 132, Liberty, PA 16930, Church of God Home,
801 Hanover Street, Carlisle, PA 17013. Arrangements are being handled
by the Hollinger Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 501 N. Baltimore Ave.,
Mt. Holly Springs, PA 17065.
EDMISTER –ETHEL M. BRION of Liberty, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2006, at the Church of God Home, Carlisle, PA. She was born November 13, 1908 to Morris and Clara Edmister in Catlin, New York. Ethel was retired from Mansfield State College where she was a housemother for many years. She was a member of Liberty Lutheran Church. She is survived by her two children and their spouses, Lola and Louis Mertes of Greensboro, NC, and Donald and Doris Brion of Carlisle, PA; her grandchildren, Cynthia Wilcox and Deborah Mertes of Greensboro, NC, and Daniel Brion of Middletown, PA; great-grandsons, Zeke and Brad Coolidge and Joshua Brion; and her sister, Gladys Miller of Corning, NY. She was preceded in death by her husband, F. Earl Brion; and brothers, Don, Tom, George, and Clifford Edmister; and sisters, Mary Thayer and Ruth Perrigo. The family will receive friends at noon on Saturday, March 18, 2006, at the Liberty Lutheran Church, Liberty, PA, with the funeral service beginning at 1:00 p.m. A dinner will be held at the church at 2:00 p.m. Ethel will be placed to rest beside her beloved husband, Earl, at Friedens Church Cemetery, Liberty. Memorial contributions can be made to Liberty Lutheran Church, PO Box 132, Liberty, PA, Church of God Home, 801 Hanover Street, Carlisle, PA. Arrangements are being handled by the Hollinger Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 501 N. Baltimore Ave., Mt. Holly Springs, PA.
EDMISTER – Ethel M. Brion of Liberty, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2006 at the Church of God Home, Carlisle. Born Nov. 13, 1908, in Catlin, NY, she was the daughter of Morris and Clara Edmister. Ethel retired from Mansfield State College where she was a housemother for many years. She was a member of Liberty Lutheran Church. Surviving are two children and their spouses, Lola (Louis) Mertes of Greensboro, NC, Donald (Doris) Brion of Carlisle; grandchildren, Cynthia Wilcox, Deborah Mertes of Greensboro, NC, Daniel Brion of Middletown; great grandsons, Zeke and Brad Coolidge, Joshua Brion; and sister Gladys Miller of Corning, NY. She was preceded in death by her husband, F. Earl Brion; brothers, Don, Tom, George, Clifford Edmister; sisters, Mary Tahyer and Ruth Perrigo. The family will receive friends at noon on Saturday, March 18 at the Liberty Lutheran Church, Liberty with the funeral service beginning at 1 PM. A dinner will be held at the church at 2 PM. Ethel will be placed to rest beside her beloved husband, Earl, at Friedens Church Cemetery, Liberty. Memorial contributions may be made to Liberty Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 132, Liberty, PA 16930 or Church of God Home, 801 Hanover St., Carlisle, PA 17013. Arrangements are being handled by the Hollinger Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., Mt. Holly Springs. – The Mansfield Gazette, 15 March 2006, p.6A
LAWRENCE MAYNARD FORER, 89, Liberty RR#1, passed away March 27, 2004 at his residence. Born January 14, 1915 in Liberty, he was the son of Maynard and Ora Hartsock Forer. He was a retired heavy equipment operator and owner of a veal farm in Liberty. He was a WWII Army Veteran. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Robert F. Snyder Post #6755 of Liberty. Surviving are nephews Gerald E. Luxenberger, Williamsport; Miles (Buddy) Forer, Jr., Liberty; nieces, Betty Shanley, Roaring Branch; Dr. Carol Luxenberger, Victoria, TX; and Janice Meredith, Bend, OR. He was preceded in death by sisters, Julia Luxenberger, Frances Forer and Mary Roupp and a brother Miles Forer, Sr. Friends will be received at Freeberg Funeral Home, Blossburg, March 31 from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be April 1 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Thomas Harmick officiating. Burial will follow at Freiden Lutheran Cemetery, Liberty. –Canton Independent Sentinel.
LIBERTY – Lee A. FORER Sr., 77, of Liberty, a former Jackson Twp. supervisor, died Sunday, June 24, 1973, at his home. He was born July 19, 1895, in Jackson Twp., (Lycoming Co.) a son of Henry and Laura B. Woodruff Forer.Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Galen Jackson, of Roaring Branch RD 2, two sons, Lee Jr., of Liberty, and Clifford B., of Rochester, N.Y., eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.Burial will be in Friedens Cemetery.
LEE A. FORER SR.: Lee A. Forer Sr., age 77, of Liberty RD 1, died Sunday June 24, 1973. Funeral was at the Ralph T. Kleese Funeral Home, Canton, on Wednesday, with the Rev. Wayne Walters officiating. Burial was in Friedens Cemetery, Liberty. He is survived by daughter, Mrs. Galen (Gladys) Jackson, Roaring Branch RD 2; two sons, Clifford B. Forer, Rochester, N.Y., Lee A. Forer Jr. of Liberty RD 1; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. He was born in Jackson Township, Lycoming County, Pa. on. July 19, 1895, a son of Henry and Laura B. Woodruff Forer. He was a retired farmer, was a charter member of the Red Run Rod and Gun Club and Wheel Inn. He was active in the Game Feeders Assoc., and for many years he served as township supervisor for Jackson Township. He was sexton of Friedens Cemetery.
FREY - Mrs. Anna E. Brion, 72, of Liberty, died, Monday, June 1, 1970, in the Williamsport Hospital. She was the widow of Franklin A. Brion.Born May 22, 1898, at Oregon Hill, she was the daughter of John A. and Elizabeth Weaver Frey. Surviving are five sisters, Mrs. Katie Ott, of Montoursville, Mrs. Frederica Seitzer, and Mrs. Florence Skeebey, both of this city,; Mrs. Carrie Coleman, of South Williamsport, and Mrs. Dorothy Willard, of Reading.Burial will be in Frieden’s Cemetery.
MERVIN LEE GRINNELL, 70, of Liberty RR 1 died Friday, Jan. 15, 1999, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Bath, N.Y. He retired as a supervisor for Le Prino Cheese Co., Waverly, N.Y., Previously, he worked for 19 years at the East Smithfield Milk Plant, Liberty. A Marine veteran of the Korean War, he was a member of the Robert Snyder Post 6755, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Liberty, and American Legion Post 167, Morris Run. An avid fisherman and hunter, Grinnell was a member of the Hillside Rod and Gun Club and the Arnot Sportsman’s Club. Born March 30, 1928, in Daggett, he was a son of Lee and Marie Doty Grinnell. Surviving are his wife, the former Lottie Putnam.; three sons, M. Lynn of Liberty, David of Blossburg, and Daniel of Wellsboro; three daughters, Linda Losinger and Lorraine Forer, both of Liberty, and Ruth Worden of Cherry Flats; three brothers, Chuck and Donald, both of Wellsboro, and Robert of Rome, N.Y.; five sisters, Patricia Dinan of Mainesburg, Jean Perry of Middlebury Center, Malene Chilson of Carlisle, Carol Potts of Hughesville and Nancy Clapsadle of Ohio; 11 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Zwicharowski’s, 314 Granger St., with the Rev. Daniel May, pastor of Liberty Valley Lutheran Parish, officiating. Burial will be in Friedens Cemetery, Liberty, where military honors will be accorded. The family will provide the flowers. Friends may call at the funeral home from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. –Williamsport Sun-Gazette.
HARTSOCK - LIBERTY – Mrs. Ora V. Forer, died Thursday Aug. 1, 1974, in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. Born in Liberty Twp., on May 14, 1881, she was a daughter of Richard and Julia Miller Hartsock.Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Paul S. Roupp of Liberty, and Mrs. Julia Luxenberger, of Cogan Station, a son, Lawrence M., of Liberty, six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was the widow of Maynnard R. Forer. Burial will be in Friedens Lutheran Cemetery.
HEYLER - Addie H. Bastian
Mrs. Addie H. Bastian, aged 91 years, a lifelong
resident of Liberty, died Aug. 16, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Erma
Beck, in Liberty. She is survived by one son, Clair Bastian, of Wellsboro;
seven grandchildren; four great grandchildren. The funeral was held Saturday;
burial in the Friedens cemetery. (1950)
LESLIE HOWARD KIMBLE, 89, of Liberty, PA, passed away at home
on October 30, 1993. He was born on July 18, 1904, in Liberty Township,
Tioga County PA, a son of Lawrence Morell and Mary E. Ritz Kimble.
Mr. Kimble was a 1922 graduate of Liberty High School and received a business
degree from the Williamsport Business College. He worked in banking
all his life, first being employed at Farmer’s National Bank, now Citizens
& Northern Bank in Liberty, for over 20 years, and retired in 1972
after 24 years with the First National Bank, now First Citizens National
Bank in Mansfield. He had served on the board of directors of both
banks for many years and was a former Liberty School District Board Director
and also a member of the County School directors. He was a trustee
of the former Blossburg State Hospital, and a Liberty Borough Councilman
for several years. He was a member of the Liberty Lutheran Church
and had served on the Church Council; was a member of F & AM Lodge
#350 in Blossburg for over 50 years and the Williamsport Consistory of
Scottish Rites Bodies; a charter member of the Black Wolf Rod & Gun
Club in Black Creek, founded 1926; and was also a member of the Knights
of Pythias #449, Liberty. Surviving are two sons, Richard L. Kimble,
Liberty, and Howard B. Kimble, Cleveland, OH; a daughter Barbara J. Loudenslager,
Williamsport; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. He was
predeceased by his wife, Margaret Brion Kimble in 1985; a son Benjamin
F. Kimble in 1993; a sister, Fanny Frutiger, and a brother, Harry E. Kimble.
Funeral services were conducted on November 2 from the Liberty Lutheran
Church with the Rev. Daniel May, his pastor of Siloa Lutheran Church, Morris
run, officiating. Interment was in Friedens Cemetery. Arrangements
were handled by the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, Liberty. The Leslie
H. Kimble family suggest memorial donations be directed to the Liberty
Lutheran Church Memorial fund, Liberty, PA or the American Kidney foundation,
6110
Executive Blvd., Suite 1010, Rockville, MD. -Canton Independent
Sentinel
EMERSON S. LIVERMORE, 87, Trout Run RD 1, died Sept. 17, 1991, at the Green Home in Wellsboro, where he had lived for about three weeks. He was born Feb. 1, 1904, in Cogan House Township, a son of Samuel and Lulu McClain Livermore. Mr. Livermore was a dairy farmer, retiring in 1966. He and his wife, the former Ollie M. Crabtree, observed their 63rd wedding anniversary April 14, 1991. Surviving besides his wife are: two daughters, Mrs. Betty LaMont, Canton RD 1, and Mrs. Flo Landon, Trout run RD 1; a sister, Mrs. Pearl Smith, Adrian, MI; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sept. 20, at Friedens Lutheran Church, Jackson Township, with the Rev. Daniel May, church pastor and the Rev. Woodrow Klinger, a retired Lutheran minister, officiating. Burial was in Friedens Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Adams, Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, Blossburg. Memorial donations may be directed to Friedens Lutheran Church c/o Rev. Daniel May, Liberty, PA. –Canton Independent Sentinel.
LLEWELLYN –JOYCE E. SMITH, 73, Blossburg, died October 10, 1999, at her home while surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 12, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Margaret Smith Llewellyn. Most recently she owned and operated the Kozy Korner Restaurant in Blossburg. She was a member of the Blossburg United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Raymond (Herbie) Smith; four sons, Larry, Blossburg, Garry, Baltimore, MD, Terry, Harrisburg, and Jeff, Syracuse, NY; brothers, Bob Llewellyn, Peru, NY and Richard Llewellyn, Blossburg; three sisters, Mary Lou Machmer, Canton, Faye Kenyon and Bonnie Haddow, both of Blossburg; six grandchildren; and one great-grandson. She was predeceased by a brother Jim. The funeral was held October 13 from the Zwicharowski Funeral Home, with the Rev. Archie Cruikshank, her pastor, and the Rev. Woodrow Klinger, a retired minister, co-officiating. Burial was in Friedens Cemetery, Liberty. Memorials may be directed to the Blossburg United Methodist Church, 108 North Williamson Rd., Blossburg, PA in Mrs. Smith’s memory. –Canton Independent Sentinel.
LLEWELLYN - JOYCE E. SMITH
BLOSSBURG--Joyce E. Smith, 73, of Schuylkill Street died Sunday,
Oct. 10, 1999, at her home. She most recently owned and operated the
Kozy Korner Restaurant here. She was a member of the Blossburg United
Methodist Church. Born here on Feb. 12, 1926, she was a daughter of Paul
and Margaret Smith Llewellyn. Surviving are her husband, Raymond Smith;
four sons, Larry of Blossburg, Garry of Baltimore, Md., Terry of Harrisburg
and Jeff of Syracuse, NY; two brothers, Bob Llewellyn of Peru, NY, and
Richard Llewellyn of Blossburg; three sisters, Mary Lou Machmer of Canton,
Faye Kenyon and Bonnie Haddow, both Blossburg; six grandchildren; and one
great-grandson. The funeral will be at 2 pm Wednesday at Zwicharowski's,
314 Granger St., with the Rev. Archie Cruikshank, her pastor, and the Rev.
Woodrow Klinger, a retired minister, co-officiating. Burial will
be in Friedens Cemetery, Liberty. Friends may call at the funeral home
from 7 to 9 pm Tuesday and 1 to 2 pm Wednesday.
LOUDENSLAGER –NEDRA MAE ROUTE, 68, Liberty RR 1 passed away unexpectedly May 6, 1999 at her home. Born on October 28, 1930 in Blossburg, she was the daughter of Ella Cropp Loudenslager and the late Ernest Loudenslager. She was a graduate from Liberty High School class of 1948, was employed by the Liberty Elementary School as head cook until her retirement in 1993. Mrs. Route was an avid bingo player, loved to travel, but especially enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. Memberships include Friedens Lutheran Church, the Ladies Aide and The Arnot Sportsman Club. Surviving in addition to her mother, are her husband of nearly 50 years, James Sr.; sons, Jim Jr., Charles, Larry and Dale Route, all of Liberty; Sharon Alexander and Betty Wilber, both of Liberty; 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Joyce Litzelman, Liberty; half-brother, Dayton Loudenslager, Liberty; half-sister, Dorothy Cropp, Florida; nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends. She was predeceased by a sister, Verna Harer in 1998. The funeral and committal service was held May 10 at the Pepper Funeral Home with the Rev. Daniel May officiating. Burial was in the Friedens Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Friedens Lutheran Church Building Fund, PO Box 132, Liberty, PA or Arthritis Foundation, 17 S. 19th St., Camp Hill, PA. –Canton Independent Sentinel
LIBERTY – Funeral of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph E. LOWE, of Roaring Branch RD 1.Mrs. Florence E. Lowe, 60, died Sunday Dec. 10, 1972 at her home of natural causes.Her husband, Ralph E. Lowe, 78 died Monday Dec. 11, 1972 at his home, cause of death was ruled self-inflicted.Surviving the couple are a son, Raymond E., of Liberty; three daughters, Mrs. Sandra Cashwell, of Wilmington NC; and Mrs. Thomas Mee and Miss Eleanor Lowe, both of Binghamton, NY, and three grandchildren.Born Oct. 10, 1912, in Jackson Twp., Mrs Lowe was a daughter of William and Lily Alexander Day.She was survived by a sister, Mrs. Vesta Austin, of Ralston, PA.Mr. Lowe was born Sept.7, 1894 at Opp.He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Marie Derrick and Mrs. Martha Craig, bolh of Muncy, PA. Burial will be in Frieden Lutheran Cemetery, Liberty, PA.
MARQUETTE FREDERICA M. BASTIAN, 96, of 1900 Ravine Road, Williamsport, and formerly of the 1900 block of Inverness Road, Montoursville, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2003, at the Williamsport Hospital. She was the widow of the late William W. Bastian, who preceded her in death in 1965. Mrs. Bastian was a member of the Covenant-Central Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Bastian was retired from teaching. She began her career teaching in the former one-room schools of Lycoming County, including the former Quaker Hill and Kellyburg schools. She had also taught at the former Washington Elementary, Henry Clay Elementary and Woodward Township Elementary schools in Williamsport Area School District and at the former Mountain Avenue School in the South Williamsport School District. She was a graduate of the former Muncy Normal School. Born July 9, 1907, in Asaph, Tioga County, she was the daughter of the late Frederick N. and Liberty Carson Marquette. Surviving are daughter, Janel B. (Robert) Brown, of Lititz, one son, Romain F. (Evelyn) Bastian, South Williamsport, four grandchildren, Romain F., Jr. (Anne-Marie) Bastian, Justin M. Bastian, Catherine B. (Robert) Jacobs and Allison Marie Brown, and one great-grandson, Liam Charles Bastian. In addition to her husband and parents, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Lucille M. Clow. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, at the Chapel of the Covenant-Central Presbyterian Church, 807 W. Forth St., Williamsport. Her pastor, the Rev. Dr. Woody Allabough, and the Rev. Theodore J. Georgian, Ret., will officiate. Interment will be at the convenience of the family at the Friedens Lutheran Church cemetery, Liberty. Relatives and friends may call at the Charles M. Noll funeral Home, 1 E. Central Ave., South Williamsport, from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the services Thursday at the Covenant-central Presbyterian Church, 807 W. Forth St., Williamsport. –Williamsport Sun-Gazette.
MARSHALL –MARGARET M. ‘PEG’ ROUPP, 73, of 424 N. Main St., Athens, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 25, 1993, at the Heritage Nursing Home, Athens. Born in Liberty, Pa., July 30, 1920, the daughter of Fred and Martha Beck Marshall, she graduated from Liberty High School and Mansfield State Teachers College and received her masters degree from Mansfield University. Mrs. Roupp taught elementary school in Liberty, Pa.; East Waverly, N.Y.; and the Athens area. She retired in 1986. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, where she was active in the Women of E.L.C.A.; of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International; Athens Retired Teachers; Athens Senior Citizens; Athens Library Club; P.S.E.A.R.; and N.E.A.R. She was a Towanda A.R.C.C. volunteer and teacher for the Bradford Co. Literacy Program. She is survived by: a son and daughter-in-law; Skip and Connie Roupp of Athens; son: Greg Roupp of Ordel, N.J.; grandsons; Christopher and Marshall Roupp of Athens; sisters; Ruth Wilson of Morristown, N.J., and Esther Miller of Akron, Pa.; brothers; Elwin Marshall, Clyde Marshall and Harry Marshall all of Roaring Branch, Pa.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, Francis (Bud) Roupp in 1976. Friends may call at the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 S. Main St., Athens, on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, Sayre, with the Rev. Rodney Saylor officiating. Burial will be in the Friedens Lutheran Cemetery, Liberty, Pa. at 2 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to St. John Lutheran Church or to the Bradford Co. Unit of the American Cancer Society. –Towanda Daily Review.
MARSHALL –RUTH MARION WILSON, 79, wife of Harley Wilson, Trout Run formerly of Hackettstown, NJ passed away December 12, 1998 as a result of injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident. Born January 14, 1919 in Jackson Twp. She was the daughter of the late Fred W. and Martha Beck Marshall. She grew up in the Liberty area and graduated from Liberty High School. She furthered her education at the former Mansfield State College majoring in Elementary Education. Mrs. Wilson’s first teaching job was in a one room school house in Wallis Run, PA. It was in the early 1940’s when she accepted a teaching position in South Williamsport. She taught in South Williamsport for several years until 1949 when she retired to raise her children. She was a member and Sunday school teacher of the Chester Community Presbyterian Church and in earlier years, she also taught Sunday school at the Long Valley Presbyterian Church and was a member of the Washington Twp. Historical Society and served as a Charter Volunteer for the Washington Twp. Library, all located in N.J. Ms. Wilson enjoyed gardening, music and especially playing the piano. She also enjoyed traveling. Her main interest in life was surrounded with the love she shared with her home and family. Surviving are her husband, Harley at home; daughters, Sherry Holst, Long Valley, NJ and Linda Wilson, Far Hills, NJ; brother, Clyde Marshall, Liberty, PA; sister, Esther Miller, Akron, PA; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by a son, Craig A. Wilson on May 20, 1998; a sister, Margaret L. Roupp and brothers, J. Elwin and Harry K. Marshall. The funeral service was held December 15, 1998 at the Frieden’s Lutheran Church, Liberty, PA with Pastor Rev. Daniel May officiating. Interment was in the parish cemetery. Arrangements are under the directions of the Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Drive, Canton. Family suggests memorials be directed to the Friedens Lutheran Church RR1, Box 199, Liberty, PA in Mrs. Wilson’s memory. –Canton Independent Sentinel
ROBERT L. MATHEWS, age 60, Liberty, died March 27, 1995, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. He was born in Montoursville, February 5, 1935, a son of Clarence Sr. and Minnie Mitstifer Mathews. Mr. Mathews was a lifelong resident of the Liberty area having owned and operated a dairy farm and more recently was employed by the Buttonwood Lumber Co., was an Air Force Veteran and attended the Freiden’s Lutheran Church of Liberty. Surviving in addition to his wife, Patricia Knipe Mathews and his mother, are a son, Dennis Mathews, Beltone, TX; daughter, Mrs. Lisa Holley, Liberty; brothers, Howard, Baton Rouge, LA, and Clarence Jr., Liberty; sisters, Mrs. Betty Richter, Chemung, NY and Mrs. Joann Twist, Roaring Branch; several nieces, nephews and cousins. There will be no visitation and a memorial service will be held Thursday, March 30, at the Freidens Lutheran Church, Jackson Twp., Lycoming Co., with Reverend Daniel May officiating. Interment will be in Freidens Lutheran Cemetery. The family will provide the flowers. Arrangements are under the direction of the Drinkwine, Morse Funeral Home, Blossburg, PA. –Canton Independent Sentinel.
BUDD M. MITSTIFER
Budd M. Mitstifer, 50 of Liberty, was pronounced dead on arrival
at the North Penn Health Services Center, Blossburg, late Sunday, February
24, 1974. Mr. Mitstifer was born Nov. 9, 1923, in Liberty Twp., a son of
Clarence M. and Leda Brion Mitstifer. He was a partner in the Mitstifer
Lumber Co., located near Buttonwood. Surviving are his wife, the former
Margaret Williams; two sons, Dayton and Lee, both of Liberty; a daughter,
Miss Barbara at home; his mother, two brothers, William C. and Francis
R., and a sister, Mrs. Ruth Roupp all of Liberty and three grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2:00 pm Friday at Beuter's United Methodist Church,
Liberty, with the Rev. Clarence G. Walters, officiating. Burial will
be in Freiden's Cemetery, Liberty. Friends may call at the Beck Funeral
Home, Liberty from 7 to 9 pm Thursday. The family will provide the
flowers.
MITSTIFER, Budd M., age 50, of Liberty, Pa., Sunday, Feb. 24, 1974. Friends may call at the Beck Funeral Home, Liberty, Thursday 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral in the Beuters United Methodist church, Liberty, Friday at 2 p.m., Rev. Clarence G. Walters. Burial Friedens Cemetery, Liberty. Survived by wife, Margaret Williams Mitstifer; sons, Dayton and Lee; daughter, Barbara; two brothers, William C., Francis R., sister Mrs., Ruth Roupp; three grandchildren, all of Liberty, pa. In lieu of Flowers, the family request that those wishing donate to the American Heart Fund.
FRANCIS RAYMOND MITSTIFER, age 82, of Blockhouse Rd., Liberty, died Friday, February 28, 2003, at the Williamsport Hospital. Born March 9, 1920, a son of Clarence and Leda (Brion) Mitstifer. He married the former Minnie Moyer on March 20, 1946 in Williamsport, MD. Francis was an avid outdoorsman and the former owner of Mitstifer Brothers Lumber Co. for 42 years along with his brothers, William and Budd. He serve with the US Army during WWII in the European Theater. He received a Purple Heart and an Oak Leaf Cluster. He had been a member of the Beuters Methodist Church, and a charter member of the Liberty Veterans of Foreign Wars Robert F. Snyder Post #6755 and Knights of Pythias Lodge in Liberty. He was the former President and Financial Chairman of Penn-York Lumbermen’s Association, also served on the advisory board of the Williamsport Community College. Surviving in addition to his wife, Minnie, are children, Gary Mitstifer and his fiancé, Etta Hilfiger of Liberty, Kathy (Art) Ulmer of Liberty, Jane Major and her fiancé, Tom Dincher of Trout Run, Denise (Jim) Sanderson of Denver, Colo., and Mona (Steve) Keller of Trout Run; a sister, Ruth Mitstifer Roupp of Liberty; 13 grandchildren, Chris Mitstifer, Becky Stille, Aaron Mitstifer, Rob Harer, Bryan Harer, Bill Ulmer, Tara Major, Andrew Major, Jennifer Gregory, Jessie Sanderson, Claire Sanderson, Heidi Keller and Molly Keller; eight Great-grandchildren, Rachael and Sarah Stille, Nicholas, Kelsey and Marissa Harer, Rhyan and Reese Harer, Emmitt Gregory; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers, William, Budd and Dayton Brion Mitstifer. Family and friends will be received at the Freeberg Funeral Home, 120 N. Williamson Rd., Blossburg, on Sunday, March 2, from 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday at 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. at the Freidens Lutheran Church in Liberty. The Rev. David Byerly will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Freidens Church Cemetery. –Elmira Star Gazette.
MITSTIFER - NANCY SCHMOUDER
Mrs. Nancy R. Schmouder, 92, of RD#1, Liberty, died Friday, June
26, 1987, at Leader Nursing Center, Williamsport. Her husband, Alton
Schmouder, died Sept. 7, 1954. She leaves 112 direct descendants.
Born March 30, 1895, at Cogan House Township, she was a daughter of Frank
and Hanna Beck Mitstifer. She was a former cook at area lumber camps, Summit
Lodge and Steam Valley Restaurant. Surviving are four sons, Russell, Delbert,
Lehman and Dean, all of Liberty; four daughters, Mrs. Mabel Brucklacher,
of Liberty, Mrs. Anna Kilmer, of Volant, Mrs. Dorothy Miller, of Elizabethtown,
NJ, and Mrs. Thelma Douglass, of Avon Park, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. Minnie
Matthews, of Liberty; 35 grandchildren; 62 great-grandchildren, and seven
great-great-grandchildren. The funeral was held Monday at Friedens Lutheran
Church, Jackson Township. Burial was in the church cemetery. Arrangements
by the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home at Liberty.
MOYER - MITSTIFER
Minnie Agnes Moyer Age 81, of Liberty, PA, went to be with her Lord
on September 19, 2005 at Rose View Center in Williamsport, PA. She was
born June 17, 1924, a daughter of John and Viola Baumgartner Moyer. She
married Francis R. Mitstifer on March 29, 1946 in Williamsport, MD. Minnie
was a member of Friedens Lutheran Church in Liberty and a member of Friedens
Ladies Aide. Surviving are her children, Gary Mitstifer (his fiancée,
Etta Hilfiger) of Liberty, Kathy (Art) Ulmer of Liberty, Jane Major (her
fiancée, Tom Dincher) of Trout Run, Denise (Jim) Sanderson of Denver,
Colorado and Mona (Steve) Keller of Trout Run; 13 grandchildren, Chris
Mitstifer, Aaron Mitstifer, Becky Stille, Rob Harer, Bryan Harer, Bill
Ulmer, Tara Major, Andrew Major, Jennifer Gregory, Jessie Sanderson, Claire
Sanderson, Heidi Keller and Molly Keller; 12 great-grandchildren Rachael,
Sarah and Ashley Stille, Nicholas, Kelsey, Marissa and Ian Harer, Ryan
and Reese Harer, Morgan Ulmer, Emmitt and Vincent Gregory; and several
nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Mitstifer;
and brothers, Leslie and John Moyer; and sisters, Lois Plank, Ethel Monk
and Nellie Brace. Family and friends will be received at Freeberg Funeral
Home, Blossburg, Thursday, September 22 from 7-9 p.m. and Friday from 10
a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at Friedens Lutheran Church, Liberty.
The Rev. David Byerly will officiate. Burial will follow in the Friedens
Church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Diabetes
foundation, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society or the
Alzheimer Association.
MOYER –MINNIE AGNES MOYER MITSTIFER, age 81, of Liberty, PA, went to be with her Lord on September 19, 2005 at Rose View Center in Williamsport, PA. She was born June 17, 1924, a daughter of John and Viola Baumgartner Moyer. She married Francis R. Mitstifer on March 29, 1946 in Williamsport, MD. Minnie was a member of Freidens Lutheran Church in Liberty and a member of Freidens Ladies Aide. Surviving are her children, Gary Mitstifer (his Fiancée, Etta Hifiger) of Liberty, Kathy (Art) Ulmer of Liberty, Jane Major (her fiancée, Tom Dincher) of Trout Run, Denise (Jim) Sanderson of Denver, Colorado and Mona (Steve) Keller of Trout Run; 13 grandchildren, Chris Mitstifer, Aaron Mitstifer, Becky Stille, Rob Harer, Bryan Harer, Bill Ulmer, Tara Major, Andrew Major, Jennifer Gregory, Jessie Sanderson, Claire Sanderson, Heidi Keller and Molly Keller;/ 12 great-grandchildren, Rachael, Sarah and Ashley Stille, Nicholas, Kelsey, Marissa and Ian Harer, Ryan and Reese Harer, Morgan Ulmer, Emmitt and Vincent Gregory; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Mitstifer; and brothers, Leslie and John Moyer, and sister, Lois Plank, Ethel Monk and Nellie Brace. Family and friends will be received at Freeberg Funeral Home, Blossburg, Thursday, September 22 from 7-9 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at Freidens Lutheran Church, Liberty. The Rev. David Byerly will officiate. Burial will follow in the Freidens Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Diabetes Foundation, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer Association. –Elmira Star Gazette.
MURDOCK Sarah “Sara” G. RAKER, 88, of East Smithfield passed away Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2000 at ht e skilled Nursing Unit of the Towanda Memorial Hospital. Born March 17, 1912in Kenneyville, PA, the daughter of John and Ethel Carpenter Murdock she graduated from Horseheads High school in Horseheads, NY in 1930 and Mansfield state Teachers College in 1932. She married Miles Raker on Aug. 24, 1935 in East Smithfield. She was an elementary teacher in Little March (Tioga County), East Smithfield, Athens, Ridgebury and Ulster schools, retiring in 1974. She was a member of the East Smithfield United Methodist Church, where she was an adult Sunday school teacher: United Methodist Women; W.C.T.U.; and Diahoga Grange. She was a 50-plus –year member of the National Grange and a member of the Pennsylvania Association of school retirees and the east Smithfield garden Club. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Hollenbach of Towanda; her daughters and sons in-law, Jon and Lorena Raker of Waterville, NY; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Rev.. Herman and Ruth Murdock of Ashland, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Miles Raker, on Aug. 30, 1988. Funeral services were held Saturday at 11 am at the east Smithfield United Methodist Church with the pastor, the rev. William Lusk, officiating and the Rev. Alan Hulslander, pastor of the Towanda United Methodist Church, co-officiating. Burial will be in the Freidens Cemetery, Liberty, PA. memorial donations may be made to the East Smithfield United Methodist Church, east Smithfield, PA 18817. “Troy Gazette-Register,” Troy, PA Thursday, October 12, 2000
Bernice L. OVERDORF, age 79, of Troy, PA passed away Saturday, September 2, 2000 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. She was born July 4, 1921 near Jersey Shore, Lycoming County, PA, a daughter of the late Walter B. and Carrie G. Pfaff Overdorf. She was a graduate of Bryn Mawr Hospital Nursing School and was a nurse in the psychiatric departments of many hospitals for many years. She later served as a missionary in the Sudan Interior Mission in Ethiopia for 15 years. She was of the Baptist Faith. Miss Overdorf is survived by sisters, Kathleen M. Clark of Jersey Shore, PA and Neva Jane Childs of New Castle, DE; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy on September 6 with the Rev. Garry Zuber officiating and interment to be in Friedens Lutheran Cemetery, Liberty, PA.
RAKER –MARY C. TAYLOR,
79, Roaring Branch, PA died November 16, 1997 at ManorCare, Williamsport,
PA where she was a resident. Born in Jackson Twp. on July 26, 1918
she was the daughter of the late John and Della (Knipe) Raker. She
graduated from Mansfield Normal School (Mansfield University) in
1939 with a teaching degree in elementary education, was a member of Kappa
Delta Pi, Beta Rho Chapter. After graduation she taught in the Reed
Jackson one room school in Jackson Twp., at South Williamsport and in Bradford,
PA. In 1949 she married Ernest Taylor who predeceased her August
6, 1996. Together they ran the family farm. Mrs. Taylor was
a member of the Friedens Lutheran Church, Liberty, PA, its Ladies Aid Society
and was a former Sunday school teacher. Surviving are: son, Mike
Taylor at home; brother, Robert Raker, Liberty; sister, Winifred Raker,
Liberty; grandson, Mike Taylor, Jr.; nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Miles Raker in 1988. A memorial
service will be held November 19 in the Friedens Lutheran Church, Jackson
Twp. with Rev. Daniel May officiating. Interment will be private
at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made
to the Friedens Lutheran Church, PO Box 132, Liberty, PA in Mrs. Taylor’s
memory. Arrangements are being handled by Drinkwine Morse Funeral
Home, Blossburg, PA. –Canton Independent Sentinel (Buried Friedens
Lutheran Cemetery)
MILES F. RAKER, 78 of East Smithfield passed away Tuesday, August 30, 1988 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. He was born in Liberty Township, Feb. 17, 1910 the son of John and Della Knipe Raker. He graduated from Liberty High School in 1928 and Mansfield State Teachers College in 1932. He receive his master’s degree from Penn State University and did graduate work at Duke and Bucknell Universities. He started his teaching career in Little Marsh School, Tioga County, serving as principal before he moved to East Smithfield in 1943. While at East Smithfield Mr. Raker served as a Mathematics and Science teacher before becoming the supervising principal and then assistant superintendent of the Athens Area School District. He retired in 1974 after 42 years in the education field. In 1982, S.R.U. High School auditorium was renamed after him. He was a member of the Smithfield Volunteer Fire Company, a charter member and past president of the Big Pond Lions Club, a member of the former Smithfield I.O.O.F., the Amity Royal Arch Chapter of Athens, the Diahgoa Grange of East Athens, Pine Ridge Hunting Club, Liberty, a former member of the Athens School Authority, a member and former lay leader of the East Smithfield United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Bradford-Sullivan Chapter of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees, was involved with Bradford county Vo-Tech. His diverse involvement in the community has been seen at the annual East Smithfield July 4 fireworks display which is produced by (Raker’s Raiders). Chicken barbequing was a great interest, in addition to hunting, fishing, bowling and carpentry work. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sarah at home; four daughters, Mrs. Sandra Hollenback of Wysox; Mrs. Donald (Susan) Weaver of Troy RD 2; Mrs. Dean (Ruth) Woodard of Baldwinsville, N.Y.; Mrs. Richard (Anita) King of Chagrin Falls, Ohio; a son, John of Waterville, N.Y.; twelve grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Ernest (Mary) Taylor of Roaring Branch; Winifred Raker of Liberty; a brother, Robert J. Raker of Liberty; a brother-in-law, Rev. Herman Murdock of Clermont, Fla.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call at the Lowery Funeral home, 225 S. Main St., Athens, from 6-9 p.m. and Friday from 1-2 p.m. at the East Smithfield United Methodist Church. Funeral and committal services will follow at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Steven Livermore, pastor officiating. Burial will be in Friedens Cemetery, Liberty. Flowers will be provided by the family. Memorials may be directed to the East Smithfield United Methodist Church or the East Smithfield Volunteer Fire Department. –Towanda Daily Review
CHARLES W. RANDALL
February 2, 1968 - Williamsport Gazette
CHARLES W. RANDALL, 68, of 2803 Lycoming Creek Rd., died at 9 p.m.,
Thursday, February 1, 1968, shortly after being admitted to the Divine
Providence Hospital. A veteran of WWI, he was a past commander of
Garrett Cochran Post – American Legion; a member of Lycoming County Voiture
No. 382; 40 et 8; And Kellenback Mead Barracks No. 163;
Veterans of Foreign Wars. Born in Williamsport on November 10,1899,
he was the son of William and Elizabeth Bardo Randall. Surviving
are his wife, the former Hazel Crist; two sons, C. William of this city,
and Miles R. of Cogan Station, and five grandchildren. The funeral
will be at 10 a.m., Monday at Knight’s, 1912 Memorial Ave. with the Rev.
Lyle Bundy, pastor of St. Paul’s Evangical United Brethren Church officiating.
Burial will be in Friedens Cemetery, Liberty. Friends may call at the funeral
home on Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
CHARLES WILLIAM RANDALL, 66, a resident of Leader Nursing Center since July died there today, Thursday, Feb. 16, 1989. He was formerly of Trout Run. Mr. Randall retired in 1983 as owner and operator of an extermination business. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Born April 18, 1922, in this city, he was the son of Charles W. and Hazel V. Crist Randall. Surviving are his mother, a resident of Lysock View; a son Gregory R.; and a brother, Miles R. Randall of Cogan Station RR2; several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Knight-Confer’s, 1914 Memorial Ave., with the Rev. David C. Waltz, pastor of First Southern Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Friedens Cemetery, Liberty. There will be no visitation. Williamsport Sun-Gazette - - February 16, 1989
REED
Martha Reed Roupp, age 81, formerly of Liberty, PA. Tuesday September
25, 1973 at Stringham Boarding Home in Centerville, PA. Friends may call
10 to 11 a.m. Friday, September 28, 1973 at the Friedens Evangelical Lutheran
Church. Funeral services there 11 a.m. The Reverends Wayne E. Walters and
Clarence G. Walters. Burial Friedens Cemetery. Arrangements made by Ralph
T. Kleese Funeral Home, Canton, PA. Survived by one brothers, Charles Reed
of Troy, PA; several nieces and nephews. She was the widow of Luther M.
Roupp, was born in Liberty, PA. July 22, 1892, a daughter of Robert and
Sarah Amanda Cummings Reed. She was a member of Friedens Evangelical Lutheran
Church and taught Sunday school class for many years. She attended the
former Muncy Normal School and taught third grade at the Sheridan
School in Williamsport until her retirement. She was a member of the Teachers
Retirement Association and a sister of the late Miss Cora Reed who preceded
her departure in 1971, also a teacher at the Sheridan School for many years.
MARTHA REED ROUPP
Marth Reed Roupp, age 81, formerly of Liberty, died Tuesday,
September 25, 1973, at Stringham Boarding Home in Centerville, Pa. Funeral
was at the Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church Friday, September 28, with
the Reverends Wayne E. Walters and Clarence G. Walters officiating.
Burial was in Friedens Cemetery. She is survived by one brother, Charles
Reed of Troy, Pa.; several nieces and nephews. She was the widow of Luther
M. Roupp, was born in Liberty, July 22, 1892, a daughter of Robert and
Sarah Amanda Cummings Reed. She was a member of Friedens Evangelical
Lutheran Church and taught Sunday School class for many years. She
attended the former Muncy Normal School and taught third grade at
the Sheridan School in Williamsport until her retirement. She was
a member of the Teachers Retirement Assoc.
WALTER E. REED, 89, a resident of the Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro, Pa., formerly of Blossburg and Alba, died Saturday March 30, 1985, at the nursing home. Mr. Reed was born March 22, 1896, in Jackson Township, Lycoming County, Pa., a son of Israel and Catherine Bower Reed. He was a retired laborer. Survivors include nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral and committal services will be held today at 3 p.m. from the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, N. Center St., Canton with the Rev. John Shypulefski, pastor of the Blossburg First Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Frieden’s Cemetery, Liberty, Pa.
STUART D. REESE
Stuart D. Reese, 66, of 126 Hanibal Street, Blossburg, died Wednesday,
July 4, 1973, at his home. He was born December 29, 1906, in Blossburg,
a son of William and Lucy Diehr Reese. Mr. Reese was a retired employe
of J.P. Ward Foundries Company. He was a past master of Bloss Lodge 350,
F&AM, and was a representative to the Grand Lodge. He was a member
of the Williamsport Consistory and Irem Temple Shrine, Wilkes-Barre, where
he was chairman of the membership committee for Tioga County. He
was secretary of the Tioga County Shrine Club, a member of the Zafar Grotto,
South Williamsport, and a representative to the Imperial Council, Irem
Temple, Seattle, Washington. He was also a member of the Williamsport
Shrine Club and the Osceola Republican Club. Surviving are his wife, the
former Mary Sechrist, and a son, William, of Vestal, NY. The funeral was
held at Adams', Main Street, Blossburg. Burial was in Friedens Lutheran
Cemetery, Liberty. The Rev. Guy Camp, pastor of Friedens Lutheran Church
officiated.
FRANCIS C. ROUPP
Francis C. Roupp, 90, of Liberty, died at 2 pm Sunday May 6,
1973, in the Williamsport Hospital where he had been a surgical patient
since April 16. He was born at Eastpoint on April 6, 1883, a son of Joseph
and Elmira Harer Roupp. He was a member of the Liberty Lutheran Church
and had been its Sunday School superintendent for many years. Mr. Roupp
owned and operated a general store in Liberty before retiring. He
was a graduate of the former Mansfield Normal School. He was a member
of Bloss Lodge 350, F&AM; the Williamsport Consistory; the Laurel Hill
Game and Forestry Club, of which he was a past president, and the Liberty
Knights of Pythias Lodge. Surviving are his wife, the former Florence Schmelzle;
a son, Francis C. Jr., of Athens, a daughter, Miss Berniece Roupp, of Rome,
NY, two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The funeral was held Wednesday
in the Church. Burial was in Frieden's Cemetery. The Rev. Wayne E.
Walters, his pastor, officiated.
MICHAEL A. (SPUD) ROUPP, 24 of RR1, Liberty, PA died Jan. 6, 1997 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Born December 1, 1972 in Williamsport, he was the son of Alan and Barbara Mase Roupp. Mr. Roupp graduated from Liberty High School in 1991 where he participated in basketball, tennis and soccer. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Bloomsburg University in 1995, in business administration and marketing. Mr. Roupp was a member of the Liberty Lutheran Church. He enjoyed many sports, golf, basketball and fishing. He was an A.Y.S.O. soccer referee and a fan of the Dallas Cowboys. His pastimes included collecting sports cards and spending time with his dog, Sassy. Surviving along with his parents are: sister and brother-in-law, Lori and Tom Nelson; maternal grandparents, Foster and Winifred Mase; paternal grandparents, Robert and Marge Roupp all of Liberty; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Jan. 9 at the William Zwicharowski Funeral Home, Blossburg with the Rev. Daniel May, his pastor officiating. Interment was in Friedens Cemetery, Liberty. The family suggests donations in Michael’s memory be made to: The Michael Roupp Memorial Fund, c/o Liberty Lutheran Church, PO Box 52, Liberty, PA. –Canton Independent Sentinel
JAMES H. ‘POPS’ ROUTE SR. age 73 of Liberty died May 12, 2003 at home while surrounded by his loving family. Born October 7, 1929 in Ralston he was a son of Alfred and Irene Teribury Route. Jim was employed by Tri County Electric for over 30 years until his retirement in. 1992. He was an avid bowler, outdoorsman and enjoyed traveling. Jim loved to fish, but especially enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren at the family’s pond. He was a member of the Friedens Lutheran Church in Liberty, the Arnot Sportsmen’s Club and the Wellsboro Moose Lodge. Surviving are three sons, Jim Jr. (Ellen), Charles (Brenda), Larry (Dee) Route, all of Liberty; two daughters, Sharon (Richard) Alexander and Betty (Dave) Wilber all of Liberty; 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; a sister, Anna Mae Vroman of Elmira; two brothers, Paul Route of Ralston and Gordon Route of Roaring Branch. He was predeceased by his loving wife of nearly 50 years, Nedra Loudenslager Route; a son, Dale Route; a brother, Alfred “Stub” Route; and a sister, Betty Jane Route. Friends may call from 7 to 9 P.m. Wednesday at the Zwicharowski Funeral Home, Blossburg. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Liberty Lutheran Church with Rev. David Byerly officiating. Friends may also call one hour prior to the funeral service at the church. Burial will be held in the Friedens Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Laurel Home Hospice, 24 Walnut St., Wellsboro, PA or the American Cancer Society, Tioga Unit, 1948 E. 3rd St., Williamsport, PA. –Williamsport Sun-Gazette
FRANK R. SAWYER, 87, Liberty, died October 10, 1995 at home following an extended illness. Born in Liberty, May 29, 1908, he was a son of the late Amos and Emma (Raker) Sawyer. He and his brother, Walter, who died August 7, 1995 owned and operated the Sawyer Bros. Hardware-Furniture Store and Garage until their retirement in 1975. Mr. Sawyer was a member of the Liberty United Methodist Church, Bloss Lodge #350 F.&A.M., the Williamsport Consistory, Irem Temple Shrine, Wilkes-Barre, the Liberty Volunteer Fire Co. and was a life member of both the Liberty Area Historical Society and the Tioga County Historical Society. He is survived by a sister, Leah K. Sawyer, Franklin, PA; a brother-in-law, Guy A. Shaffer, Liberty. The funeral and committal services were held October 13 from the Drinkwine Morse Funeral Home, Blossburg. Interment was in Freidens Cemetery, Lycoming County with pastor Vickey Jordon officiating. The family suggests that memorials be made in Mr. Sawyer’s memory to the Liberty Vo. Fire Co., Duane Huffman, P.O. Box 126, Liberty, Pa. –Canton Independent Sentinel.
FRANKLIN R. SCHMOUDER
Franklin R. Schmouder, 49, of Liberty, died Sunday, June 2, 1963.
Survived by wife, Mrs. Alice Yeagle Schmouder; sons, Richard and Robert,
both at home; daughters, Mrs. Rollin Heatley of Liberty, Mary Anne Schmouder,
at home; mother, Mrs. Nancy Schmouder, of Liberty; brothers, Delbert, Russell,
Lehman and Dean, all of Liberty; sisters, Mrs. John Bruchlacher, of Liberty,
Mrs. G.E. Kilmer, of Volant, Pa., Mrs. Glenn Miller, of Englishtown, NJ,
Mrs. John Douglas of Jersey Shore. Funeral was held at the Bastian
Funeral Home, Liberty, on Wednesday at 3 pm, the Rev. Jason Hollopeter
officiating. Burial in Friedens Cemetery, Liberty.
SCHMOUDER - Thelma P. Douglass, 79, of Yale Ave. Williamsport, died Friday, May 9, 2008, at The Gatehouse of Divine Providence Hospital. Born November 22, 1928, in Liberty, she was a daughter of Alton and Nancy Mitstifer Schmouder. Surviving are two sons Robert E. (Cheryl) Douglass of Oval and James A. (Patty) Douglass of Jersey Shore, one granddaughter, Audra, three brothers Delbert and Lehman Schmouder both of Liberty, Dean Schmouder of Williamsport, a sister Dorothy Miller of New Jersey, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by five siblings Earl, Franklin, and Russell Schmouder, and two sisters Mabel Brucklacher and Anna Kilmer. In keeping with Thelma’s wishes there will no viewing and a graveside service will be held for family and friends at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Friedens Cemetery, Liberty. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Thelma’s name may be made to The Gatehouse at Divine Providence Hospital, 1110 Grampian Blvd. Williamsport, PA 17701. Arrangements entrusted to Sanders Mortuary. - Williamsport Sun Gazette, 10 May 2008
SEBRING JONATHAN
The Wellsboro Agitator, March 25, 1879 – Page 3 Columns 5-6
Jonathan Sebring - Another one of the pioneer settlers of Liberty township
has passed away. On the 6th of March, 1879, Mr. Jonathan Sebring
died at his residence in Sauk county, Wisconsin, where he removed from
Liberty in the year 1855. He was 96 years, 6 months and 6 days old
at the time of his death. Mr. Sebring was born in Bucks county in
the year 1783 and came to the township of Liberty about the year 1812,
at which time there were but six families all told living in the wild region
of country that now composes the flourishing townships of Liberty in Tioga
county and Jackson in Lycoming county. Mr. Sebring for a number of
years after settling in Liberty with his wife and several small children
was under the necessity of going down to the west branch valley for his
scanty supplies of four and meal for his family to subsist on; and more
than once I’m told, brought home his small grist on his back, traveling
on foot through the unbroken forest paths of that early day. And
for his supply of salt he had to make pilgrimages to Ithaca, N.Y.
For meat he had to depend on wild game that the wilderness at that time
so much abounded in. I am told that had it not been for the plentitudes
of venison and trout more than once Mr. Sebring and his family would have
been in a state of starvation. I have often in years gone by heard
Mr. Sebring and my father, who came to Liberty about the same early day,
relate the great hardships and privations they had to pass through for
a number of years after they first settled in their wilderness home.
The thrilling accounts they gave of the fearful encounters they had with
the wolves, bears, panthers, catamounts and wildcats were sufficient to
raise the hair on an inexperienced man’s head. When I meditate on
the trials, sufferings and great sacrifices that the first settlers of
our kinship had to pass through in order to rear up their large families
of children, I think we, their posterity, should ever cherish the memory
of our noble-hearted ancestors. Buried in Friedens Cemetery.
SHEFFER –RUTH PARKER. In the early hours of October 24, 1999 Ruth (Sheffer) Parker, 100, once the oldest resident of East Point passed away quietly at Valley View Health Care Center in Montoursville. Born on the family farm in Liberty Township, Tioga County on January 10, 1899, she was the daughter of Frank and Lillian (Schanbacher) Sheffer. She attended the East Point School, finishing the eight grade. She was courted by a young man named Gordon Parker and after being united in Holy Matrimony they began the task of running the family farm. Together they raised two sons and a daughter. In 1945 they turned the farming operation over to their son Gerald and moved into Liberty Borough. Never one to be idle, she went to work for Wundies in Liberty, retiring when she turned 65. Her beloved Gordon passed away in 1977. She was a lifetime member of the East Point United Methodist Church and was active in the East Point Ladies Aid Society, the Sebring Grange, the Liberty Historical Society and the Robert Snyder V.F.W. Post Ladies Auxiliary. She also kept busy gardening and crocheting. Surviving are her sons, Llewlyn “Pete” Parker and Gerald “Buzz” Parker, both of Liberty; daughter, Geraldine Brfettenbach, Carlisle, PA; brother, Harold Sheffer, Green Valley, AZ; sisters, Stella Folmer, Williamsport, PA; Myra Shultz, Montoursville, PA; 13 grandchildren, 28 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Anna Gibson. Services were conducted from the East Point United Methodist Church, October 26 with the Rev. Joy Hulslander officiating. Interment was in Friedens Cemetery. Professional services were entrusted to the Morse and Kleese Funeral home, N. Center St., Canton, PA. –Canton Independent Sentinel
STREAMER - Mrs. Phebe Bastian, Scenic Knolls, Bloomsburg, wife of Clair M. Bastian, retired funeral director, died at the Bloomsburg Hospital on October 2, 1972, after a sudden illness. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Charles R. Streamer and Mary Phipps Streamer born in Lionville, Pa. May 29, 1902. She was a resident of Wellsboro for 32 years, where she worked with her husband in his business. In 1959 the Bastians moved to Bloomsburg where she also assisted her husband until their retirement in 1967. Mrs. Bastian was a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Bloomsburg; and a member of and former officer of the Golden Age Club of the same church, a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Bloomsburg, the Scenic Knolls Club, and the Bloomsburg Delta Club in which she held several offices. Surviving besides her husband are the following children: Mrs. Marcella Dee Colaw, Horseheads, N.Y.; Mrs. Erma Jeanne Strickland, Bainbridge, Penna.; Miss Lida Marie Bastian, Apple Valley, Calif.; Mr. Charles M. Bastian, at home; one sister, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Middlesworth, Auburn, Calif.; Mr. Paul P. Streamer, Boulder, Colo.; Mr. Charles T. Streamer, Burlingame, Calif.; 10 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 4, 1972 at the Liberty Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Robert R. Croyle, retired Methodist minister of Bloomsburg officiating. Burial was at the Friedens Cemetery, Liberty, Penna. Funeral arrangements were in charge of the John H. Shaw Funeral Home, Milton, Penna.
ERNEST L. TAYLOR, 79, a resident of Liberty Township died August 9, 1996 in the emergency room at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born at Cogan House, February 11, 1917 he was a son of the late Merton and Minnie Miller Taylor. Mr. Taylor was a member of the Friedens Lutheran Church, Liberty, PA; was an Army Air Corps Veteran of WW II having served with the 305th troop Carrier Squadron of the 9th Air Force; was a recipient of an Oak Leaf Cluster and the Purple Heart while serving 10 months in the European Theater as a First Lieutenant; was a member of the National WW II Glider Pilots Association; a life member of the Liberty VFW Post; a member of the Sugar Hill Hunting Club and a past member of the Northeastern Milk Producers Association. He, with his wife and son, had run the family farm for 47 years. In addition to his wife of 47 years, Mary Raker Taylor, survivors include; son, Mike Taylor at home; grandson, Mike Jr.; brothers, Max Taylor, Linden, PA, Joseph, Williamsport and Frank Montoursville; sister, Mrs. Evelyn Updegraff, Williamsport; several nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held August 12 at 11 a.m. in the Friedens Lutheran Church with Pastor Daniel May officiating assisted by Vicar Gretchen Gustman. Interment was in Friedens Cemetery. Arrangements by the Drinkwine Morse Funeral Home, Blossburg.
MICHAEL J. TAYLOR, SR, Roaring Branch, PA died on September 2, 2005 at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born May 26, 1953, in the Williamsport Hospital, he was the only child of Ernest L. Taylor and Mary (Raker) Taylor. He was a life long and very successful diary farmer in Liberty Township, having started to work on his family farm as a boy and taking it over from his father. Mr. Taylor was a member of Freidens Lutheran Church and a 1971 graduate of Liberty High School where he was a member of the FFA and was the treasurer of the local FFA chapter. He was awarded FFA’s Keystone Farmer degree in 1971. he was a member and director of Sugar Hill Hunting Club, a member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge in Liberty, a member of the VFW in Sebring and a member of the PA Farm Bureau and Dairy Farmers of America. He was a Farmall/International Harvester enthusiast. He had a good sense of humor and a friendly way and will be greatly missed by many people. Surviving are his loving son, Michael J. Taylor, Jr., who resided with him; aunt Winifred M. Raker, Roaring Branch, who helped raise his son and helped him in the farm household; uncle, Robert J. Raker (Clesta), Liberty; and many cousins, friends, and neighbors with whom he was very close. He was predeceased by his father on August 9, 1996 and mother on November 16, 1997. The funeral was held at the Friedens Lutheran Church, Sept. 6 with Rev. David Byerly officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. (Freidens Lutheran Cemetery). The family suggest contributions be made to the FFA in care of Liberty High School. Arrangements were under the direction of the Freeberg Funeral Home, Blossburg. –Canton Independent Sentinel.
THOMAS CHARLOTTE M STANTON
Age 91, of Vero Beach, FL, formerly of O'Gorman Street, Elmira, NY,
passed away Sunday, July 22, 2007, at the VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach,
FL. Mrs. Stanton was born July 7, 1916 in AuSable Forks, NY, the daughter
of the late William and Hazel Cobb Thomas. She moved to Vero Beach in 2004
from Elmira. She was a homemaker and enjoyed playing cards with her family
members. Survivors include her daughter, Jean Wright of Vero Beach, FL;
sister, Julia Thomas of AuSable Forks, NY; stepdaughters, Janice Keller
of Elmira, NY, Linda Wood of Wellsburg, NY; stepsons, Mervin Stanton of
Wellsburg, and Lynn Stanton of South Carolina; eight grandchildren, 14
great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and several step grandchildren
also survive. Charlotte was predeceased by her husband, Jennings Bryon
Stanton; son, Harold Bola, Jr.; brothers, Tommy, William, John and Claude
Thomas; sister, Sue Thomas; foster child, Mary Jane Cornell; stepdaughter,
Joyce Cain; and stepson, Marvin Stanton. Family and friends are invited
to call from 1 to 2 p.m., Friday, July 27, 2007, at the Roberts Funeral
Home, Inc., 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY. Funeral services will be held
at the conclusion of calling hours at 2 p.m. with Reverend James Carr officiating.
Interment will follow in Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg, NY. Memorial donations
may be made to the VNA Hospice Foundation, 110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL
32960.
Wellsboro Gazette
March 21, 1907
ISAAC B. WERLINE, aged 69 years died at his home in the borough
on Thursday evening, February 28. He had been sick with the grip
about a week when it developed into pneumonia. He sank very rapidly until
death relieved him of his sufferings. Mr. Werline was born in Liberty,
April 11, 1837, and always lived here excepting a few years in Williamsport,
PA, where he learned the saddler’s trade. He returned to this place
and started into business and had been very successful. His father,
Isaac B. Werline, was one of the early settlers of Liberty, who came here
from Sunbury in 1828, made himself a home and raised a family of 9 children.
The deceased is survived by his wife to whom he was married 42 years ago
and one daughter, Mrs. Henry Merrell of this place. Also, one sister,
Mrs. Samuel Hartman; 4 brothers; JJ Werline and William Werline of Liberty,
DR Werline of Canton, and Charles Werline of Dennison, Texas. Mr.
Werline was well and favorably known. He was a kind neighbor and
friend and had been a faithful member of the church about 40 years.
The church and community sustain a great loss in his death.The funeral
was held in the Methodist Church on Sunday afternoon, March 3rd, The remains
were laid to rest in the cemetery at the (Brick Church) – Frieden’s Evangelical
Cemetery. Submitted by: geopeg@adelphia.net
WERLINE - PHOEBE CRIST, 83 of 1320 Dewey Ave. died early today, Friday, February 19, 1960, after an extended illness. She was the widow of Miles Crist. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Janice Scruggs and Mrs. Charles Randall, both of this city, and Mrs. Jerry Iverson, San Fernando Valley, Calif., and a son, Lester of Los Angeles, Calif. Burial – Friedens Evangelical Cemetery. Submitted by geopeg@roadrunner.com. Williamsport Sun-Gazette - February 19, 1960
WERLINE WILLIAM O
Wellsboro Gazette
September 22,1938
Liberty – WILLIAM O. WERLINE,71, died Sunday evening at his home in
Liberty. He is survived by one sister, MRS. MILES CRIST of Williamsport.
Funeral services held at 2 p.m. Wednesday afternoon in the Liberty Funeral
Parlors. Internment was in Frieden’s Cemetery. The Reverend
Stock officiating. Submitted by: Peg Boyce - geopeg@adelphia.net
WERLINE WILLIAM O.
Wellsboro Gazette - September 22,1938
Liberty – WILLIAM O. WERLINE,71, died Sunday evening at his home in
Liberty. He is survived by one daughter, MRS. MILES CRIST of Williamsport.
Funeral services held at 2 p.m. Wednesday afternoon in the Liberty Funeral
Parlors. Internment was in Frieden’s Cemetery. The Reverend Stock
officiating. Submitted by: George and Peg Boyce geopeg@adelphia.net
******* Joyce – Sorry for any inconvenience. William O. is a son
to William G. Werline and I can’t find any record of his ever being married.
In fact, in all census reports, he resides with father, William G., in
his adult years and helps work the farm. The newspaper stated
that Mrs. Miles(PHOEBE WERLINE) Crist was a surviving daughter in the original
clip that I sent to you and that is incorrect!!! William O.Werline
is actually a brother to Phoebe (Mrs. Miles Crist). I made a correction
to this newspaper article and am resubmitting it to you. He is buried in
the Friedens Cemetery along with William G. and Eva Maria Werline, his
parents. Peg Boyce - Phoebe Werline Crist is my great
grandmother.
Lew C. WHEELAND , age 79, of RR 2, Middlebury Center, PA, and formerly of Pissburgh and Cleveland, died March 27, 1999 at the Green Home in Wellsboro, PA. Born November 17, 1919 in Liberty, PA, he was the son of the late Robert F. and Clarissa rion Wheeland. Lew was a 1942 graduate of Penn State with a degree in electrical engineering and worked at Westinghouse and US Steel in Pittsburgh unti his retirement in 1982. A Navy veteran of WWII, he lived in Middlebury Center since 1990. He was a member of the Wellsboro United Methodist Church, the Association of Iron and Steel Workers ad the Black Wolf Rod and Gun Club in Liberty. Lew was a registered professional engineer in Pennsylvania. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Doris J. Persun Wheeland, at home; daughters and sons-in-law, Janet and Clair Dobson of Tiffin, OH and Laura and Michael Steele of Troy; son, and daughter-in-law, Dr. Richard A. and Deborah Wheeland of Troy; brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Joyce Wheeland of Liberty; sister and brother-in-law, Elmina and Paul Beck of Surprise, AZ; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Services were held at the Wellsboro United Methodist Church in Wellsboro on March 30 with the Rev. Fred E. Hickok officiating and burial to be in the Friedens Lutheran Cemetery, Liberty, PA. Arrangements were by the Tussey-Mosher funeral Home in Wellsboro. Memorials may be sent to the Wellsboro United Methodist Church, Queen and Main St., Wellsboro, PA 16901. Troy Gazette Register
Harley WILSON
Harley Wilson, 87, of Trout Run, PA, and formerly of Long Valley NJ,
passed away peacefully at home on October 18, 2007. Born on January
30, 1920 in Trout Run, he was the son of the late Luther and Edna (Hilborn)
Wilson. After graduating from Penn State University in 1941 with a Bachelors
of Science degree in Forestry, Harley served our country during WWII with
the U.S. Army’s 928th Engineers Aviation Regiment. He saw action in Normandy
and Northern France, the Rhineland and Central Europe and was awarded the
Purple Heart and Bronze Star Medals. On November 16, 1946 Harley
married the former Ruth Marshall in Liberty, PA. They were blessed with
over 52 years together and raised three children before her passing on
Dec. 12, 1998. The Wilson’s lived in the Long Valley, NJ area for over
40 years where Harley was a self-employed Land Surveyor. He also worked
with the Army Corps of Engineers building the dikes along the Susquehanna
River in Williamsport, Sunbury and Wilkes-Barre. Harley was a member of
the Chester NJ Community Presbyterian Church, New Jersey’s Washington Township
Historical Society and Library, also The Lycoming Creek Anglers and Trout
Unlimited. He enjoyed dry fly fishing for trout, Penn State Football and
the New York Yankees. Surviving are two daughters, Sherry Wilson
Holst of Doylestown, PA and Linda Wilson of Hackettstown, NJ. Mr.
Wilson was predeceased by his wife Ruth and his son Craig in 1998.
Calling hours will be 11 – 12 noon Monday at the Friedens Lutheran Church
in Liberty, PA. The funeral service will be held at noon with the Rev.
David Byerly officiating. Interment will follow in Friedens Lutheran Cemetery.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Deacon’s Ministry Fund of the
Chester Community Presbyterian Church, 220 Main St. P.O. Box 148 Chester,
NJ 07930. Pepper Funeral Home in Canton is handling arrangements
YEAGLE - ALICE C. SCHMOUDER
Alice C. Schmouder, 73, of Liberty, died Saturday, March 30,
1996, at Divine Providence Hospital, Williamsport. Born Oct. 13, 1923,
in Blossburg, she was the daughter of Ralph W. and Myrtle Cottington Yeagle.
She was a housewife and enjoyed crafts. She was a member of the Canton
Methodist Church. Preceding her in death was her husband, Franklin R.,
in 1963, a son, Richard R., a grandson, Richard R. Jr. and a daughter-in-law,
Connie Starkweather Schmouder. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law,
Shirley and Ronald Heatley Sr. of Wellsboro and Mary and Jack Barr of Liberty;
a son, Robert R. Sr. of Arnot; two sisters, Peg and Pat, and a brother,
Bill Yeagle, all of Millport, NY; seven grandchildren, Treana Moniz, Annette
Fry, Ronald Heatley Jr., Robert Schmouder Jr., Richard Schmouder, Tina
Tomes and Franklin Barr; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and
nephews. Calling hours were held Monday, at the Zwicharowski Funeral Home,
Blossburg. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Liberty Lutheran Church.
The Revs. David Schultz and Daniel May officiated. Burial was made in the
Friedens Cemetery, Liberty. Donations may be made to the Divine Providence
Hospital, Williamsport.
CLARENCE J. ZUKER
Clarence J. Zuker, 71, of 209 East Main St., Westfield, died
Thursday, Sept. 24 at home. Born Aug. 30, 1916 in Liberty, he was the son
of William H. and Effie Zuker. An army veteran of World War II, he was
a member and Past Commander of the Westfield American Legion. He
was also a member of the Knoxville VFW, the Westfield area Lions Club and
the Tioga County Sports Hall of Fame. He is survived by a nephew, William
C. Zuker and a niece, Sandra Dixon, both of Rochester, NY. Funeral services
were held at the Kenyon Funeral Home in Westfield Saturday, Sept. 26 with
the Rev. Donald Slaybaugh officiating. Burial was made in Freidens Lutheran
Cemetery in Liberty.
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