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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.

ARGETSINGER, EMMA ANDRUS (SRGP 13790)
The funeral of the late Emma Andrus Argetsinger, who was stricken with apoplexy, Jul. 4, and died July 6, was held from the late home in Roseville Tuesday afternoon, conducted by her pastor Rev. Ellison of the Methodist church, who took his text from the fourteenth chapter of Revelations, the latter part of the thirteenth verse.  John Benson singing two of her favorite pieces; “Face to Face”, and “In the Upper Garden.”  Burial in the family plot in Lawrence Corners.  The funeral was very largely attended.  Mrs. Argetsinger, was born in Williamsport, July 20, 1861, was married to Frank Argetsinger, March 29, 1881.  They had always resided in Roseville where she conducted a millinery store for twenty years.  She is survived by an aged mother, one son, Ernest and two grandchildren, Francis and Lucile, and two sisters and one brother.  She joined the church when a young girl and was a faithful, consistent member, also an active worker in the W.C.T.U.  Many near relatives and a host of friends mourn her passing.  Her husband died about two years ago.
 

ERNEST O. ARGETSINGER (SRGP 13791)  Ernest O. Argetsinger, 71, of Wellsboro RD 3, formerly of Roseville, died of a heart attack Tuesday, Feb. 20, 1962, while visiting at the county farm. He was a member of the Methodist Church at Roseville and was a retired farmer. Survived by wife, Lona; a son, Francis, of Wellsboro RD 3; a daughter, Mrs. Harold Adams, of Palmyra, NY, one granddaughter, and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 pm Saturday at the Shaw & Robena Funeral Home, with Rev. Orey Crippen officiating.  Burial was in Lawrence Corners Cemetery.

ARGETSINGER, FRANCIS F. (SRGP 13792)
Age 67, of RD 3, Wellsboro, Suddenly, Monday, April 17, 1978 at his home.  There will be no calling hours.  Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 pm at the Tussey Funeral Home, in Wellsboro, Rev. John J. Dromazos, officiating.  Burial in Lawrence Corners Cemetery.  He is survived by his wife Mrs. Ida Haas Argetsinger; one sister, Mrs. Lucille Adams of Palmyra, NY; several nieces and nephews.  Mr. Argetsinger was a retired farmer; a retired employee of Penn-Dot and a member of the Roseville United Methodist Church.

LAWRENCE, MRS. HANNAH ARGETSINGER (SRGP 13564)
Mrs. Hannah Lawrence died in Covington Saturday evening,  August 2, 1924.  She was born in New Amsterdam, N.Y., May 16, 1831 (?31); one of seven children of the late James and Katherine Argetsinger.  When she was very young her parents moved to Rutland, where she married William Lawrence in 1858.  Eight children were born to them, four of whom are living:  Mrs. Clarence Boropaugh, of Ithaca; Mrs. Frank Lucky, of Troy; Mrs. George Baker, and Mrs. C. E. Richards, of this place.  In 1886 they moved to Mansfield.  Mr. Lawrence died September 12, 1901.  After his death Mrs. Lawrence lived in Elmira for two years with her son, the late Dr. Frank Lawrence, and when he moved to Washington, D.C., she came to reside with her daughter, Mrs. C. E. Richards and always visited the other children.  She joined the Methodist church in girlhood and was a faithful member of that organization.  She was a remarkable lady, always cheery and sociable and had a host of friends here and in other places who will mourn her passing.  The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the C. E. Richards home, Rev. E. S. Cole, of the Methodist church, officiating, assisted by Rev. N. Johnstone, of Ulysses, and was largely attended; burial was at Lawrence Corners in the family plot.  Among the relatives and friends that attended Mrs. Hannah Lawrence’s funeral were:  George Argetsinger, Miss Eva Rorspaugh, of Rochester; Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Rorapaugh, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Rorapaugh, Ithaca; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lucky, of Troy; Nan Lawrence, of Washington, D.C.; Charles Argetsinger, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Lawrence and two children, of Elmira; Mrs. Vinnie Lawrence, Halbert Lawrence, Mr. and Mrs. George Osborn, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Sours, Ed. Matteson, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Lawrence, Mrs. Helen Argetsinger, Mrs. Chauncey Smith, Fremont Walters, and Kate Walters, of Mansfield; Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Argetsinger and two children, of Roseville; Roy Argetsinger, of Fairmont, W. Va.; Roy Besley of Columbia X Roads; Mrs. John Luckey, of Troy; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ely, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Strait, of Mansfield; Miss Sue March, of Wellsboro; Joseph Davis and daughter, Madeline, Mrs. Phil Norman, Miss Katherine Richards, of Blossburg; Mrs. J. A. Weller, of Irvona; Mrs. Anna Rose, of Roseville; Mr. and Mrs. Burt Coe of Olean and Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Jordan, of East Jordan, Michagan.

ARGETSINGER Hannah (SRGP 13564) - Mrs. Hannah Lawrence, aged 93 years died Aug. 2 [1924] at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C.E. Richards after a long illness. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon, burial in the Lawrence Corners cemetery. Mrs. Lawrence was well known in Mansfield and vicinity. - Wellsboro Agitator, August 13, 1924

Mr. James ARGETSINGER  [SRGP 13754]
In Rutland, November 8, 1878, of dyspepsia, Mr. James Argetsinger, aged 79 years and 10 months.  (Tuesday, December 3, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.) [Lawrence Corners Cemetery]

AUSTIN - Joel Austin, [SRGP 14568] aged 90 years, died May 2 [1947]. He is survived by a son, Justus of Penn Yan; daughter, Mrs. Amanda Corey of Elmira Heights; sisters, Mrs. Sherman Marble, Mrs. Anna Hall of Penn Yan; nine grandchildren; several great grandchildren. The funeral was held Sunday; Rev. David Griffith, officiating; burial in the Lawrence Corners cemetery. - Wellsboro Agitator, May 7, 1947
 

BAILEY - LONA A. ARGETSINGER  Lona A. Argetsinger, 84, of RD 3, Wellsboro, died Saturday, December 24, 1977 at the Hash Convalescent Home, Wellsboro. She was born on March 11, 1893 in Farmington Township, the daughter of Frank and Stella Gee Bailey.She was the widow of Ernest O. Argetsinger and a member of the Roseville United Methodist Church. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Lucille Adams of Palmyra, N.Y.; one son, Francis F. Argetsinger of RD 3, Wellsboro and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Tussey Funeral Home, Wellsboro, Tuesday December 27, 1977 at 2 p.m. with the Reverend John J. Dromazos officiating. Burial was in the Lawrence Corners Cemetery, Farmington Township. [Error it is in Rutland township]

BEARDSLEY Matilda [SRGP 01412] - Mrs. Perry Wood, aged 72 years, died at her home near Mansfield on April 8 [1912], following an illness of several months' duration. The funeral was held from the home on April 10, Rev. R.M. Hunsicker, pastor of the Mansfield Baptist church officiating; burial in the Lawrence Corners cemetery. There survive one daughter, the only child, Mrs. Joel Austin of Pickle Hill; one sister, Mrs. Ruby Fletcher of Mainesburg and one brother, William L. Beardsley of Albion, Pa. - Wellsboro Agitator, April 24, 1912

BEARDSLEY - WOOD, Mrs. Matilda-Was buried on Sunday at Lawrence Corners.

BEARDSLEE - MAKLEY, SUSAN E.Beardslee (SRGP 1835)
 Susan E. Makley died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harry Warters, of Thurston, N.Y., December 20, at 7 a.m.  She had been in failing health for fifteen years, but had always kept up until two days before she died, when she was taken with bronchial asthma and a stroke.  Susan Makely was born in Hornby, N.Y., December 31, 1844, a daughter of Eden and Mirandy Beardsley.  Her people moved from New York to Bakersburg, Tioga County PA., when she was quite young.  On December 31, 1869, she was married to Henry Makley, he passing away March 4, 1910.  She lived at her home in Rutland for fifty years, the last five years being mostly spent with her daughters.  She united with the Bakersburg church when sixteen years of age and although she did not attend church much in the last part of her life on account of defective hearing, she has always led a pure Christian life.  She loved her home and never cared for the outside pleasures of life.  She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Emerson Smith, of Rutland, Pa., and Mrs. Harry Warters, of Thurston, N.Y., and a son Archie Makley, of Rutland.  The funeral was held at Lawrence Corners December 23, Rev. Orey Crippen officiating; interment in Lawrence Corners cemetery.

William H. BOLT (SRGP 78883)
William H. Bolt, age 86, of Mansfield, RD, died Saturday, December 23, 1967, at the Blossburg State Hospital.  Funeral was at the Shaw and Robena Funeral Home Tuesday, at 1:30 p.m.  The Rev. David McGarvey officiated.  Burial was made in the Lawrence Corners Cemetery.  Survived by step-mother, Mrs. Alice Morse of East Troy; brothers, Seymour of Rochester, Claude of Mansfield RD, with whom he resided; Harold of Mainesburg RD; sisters Mrs. Minnie McCaslin of Millerton, Mrs. Laura Clark of Columbia Crossroads, and Mrs. Frederica Barrett of Gillett.  Mr. Bolt was a member of the Methodist Church of Fairview, Pa.; he was a retired farmer.

BRACE, Anna Brace Lowery
Anna, beloved wife of J. B. Lowery, died last Wednesday at their home in the southern part of this boro, aged about 65 years.  Mrs. Lowery was a daughter of the late Timothy Brace, and a sister of Mrs. D. C. Kingsley, Messrs. Oscar, Nelson and William Brace, and of Mrs. William Goodwin of Pine City.  Besides her husband she leaves one son by a former marriage, and a daughter Mrs. James Bailey of Elmira.  The funeral was held on Friday from the Bailey Creek Baptist church; burial in Lawrence Corner’s cemetery.

BRACE, EDWARD W. (SRGP 17157) Name is Edson M., not Edward
 Edward W. Brace, a respected resident of Richmond township for many years, died suddenly Monday morning at the home of his son-in-law, John Phillips, of heart disease.  He would have been 81 years old on January 27 next.  He lumbered in this vicinity for many years and had a wide circle of friends.  He is survived by two brothers, O. C. And Eugene Brace, of Mansfield, and a sister, Mrs. D. W. Stone.  Two of his daughters died when young girls, and the third, Mrs. John Phillips, died eight years ago last February.    A grandson, William Phillips, and a great grandson, John Phillips, survive him.  The funeral will be held Friday at 1 p.m., in the Lawrence Corners church, the Rev. Freas Hess, of Jackson, officiating.  Burial will be in Lawrence Corners cemetery.
 

BRACE - GILES, MRS. EULA A. Brace (SRGP 02113)  .MRS. EULA A. GILES:  Mrs. Eula A. Giles, age 81, of Mansfield RD 2. died Saturday. Sept. 21, 1968, at Blossburg State General Hospital. Funeral was at the Shaw & Robena Funeral Home Tuesday at 1 p.m.  The Rev. Orey Crippen officiated. Burial was m Lawrence Corners Cemetery. She is survived by husband, Ira Giles; sons, Wilson D. Giles and Luther A. Giles, both of Mansfield; daughters, Mrs. Ansel Webster, Sr. of Tioga, Mrs. James Mitchell of Millerton, Mrs. Joseph Wood of Covington, Mrs. Donald Smith of Horseheads, Mrs. William Clark of Mansfield RD 3; sister, Mrs. Robert Giles of Endicott; 22 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren.  Mrs. Giles was a member of the former Lawrence Corners Baptist Church.

BRACE - STONE, MRS.  D. W. Emma Brace (SRGP 17160)  Mrs. D. W. Stone died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. A. Searles, August 29, aged 78.  Funeral services were held at the Lawrence Corners M. E. Church, Rev. Harold G. Stearns officiating; interment in Lawrence Corners cemetery.  Mrs. Stone was a sincere Christian and a faithful member of the Methodist Church.  She has always made her home in this vicinity and has a host of friends who mourn her death.  She is survived by the following children:  Mrs. J. A. Searles and Mrs. Fred Bailey, of Mansfield; Merritt and Eugene Stone of Painter Run; William Stone, of Rutland; Mrs. C. B. Smith, of Corning;  Mrs. Frank Simpson of Binghamton; Mrs. R. G. Bartlett, Elkland; Mrs. E. Allen Rutland.

BRACE - LAWRENCE, MRS. FRANCES (SRGP 17166)
On Friday morning last, at her home in Lawrence Corners, Mrs. Frances Lawrence, widow of the late Frank Lawrence, died, following an illness of several months’ duration.  Mrs. Lawrence was a faithful church member, and was esteemed highly in the community where she had so long made her home.  She is survived by one daughter, Miss Lillian Lawrence, of Lawrence Corners; one sister, Mrs. H. W. Fish, of Elmira, and two brothers, Willard Brace, of Schodac, and John Brace, of Mansfield.  The funeral was held from the home on Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, the Rev. H. D. Brink, pastor of the Painter Run Free Methodist church, officiating.  Burial was in the Lawrence Corners Cemetery.

BRACE - GILES, MRS. HARRIET BRACE (SRGP 2134)
 Mrs. Harriet B. Guiles, 77, died Thursday, Mar. 11, 1937 at the family home in Mill Creek, Pa.  She leaves three sons, Ira of Mill Creek and Oscar and Robert Guiles of Elmira; three sisters, Mrs. Jennie Rockwell, Mrs. Helen Ritan and Mrs. Belle Cyler; 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.  The funeral will be held at the Lawrence Corners, Pa. Baptist Church Monday at 2 p.m.

BRACE, Nelson E.
Nelson E. Brace was born September 22, 1835, near the mouth of Mill Creek, and died September 14th, 1918, aged nearly 83, at his home on Mill Creek, where his parents removed when he was two years old.  He was engaged in lumbering many years, and cleared the farm which he occupied.  He was a blacksmith and surveyor, and served two years as justice of the peace.  In 1861 he married Miss Betsey Makely, and to this union came six children: Frank, Fred Orville and Harry Brace, Mrs. Pluma Stickler and Mrs. Susie Watkins.  Mrs. Brace died in 1885.  In 1887, he was married to Mrs. Eliza Watkins, with whom he lived nearly thirty-one years.  For a number of years he was a member of the Tioga Valley Grange.  His was an active, useful life, always freehearted and generous to a fault; kind and affectionate in his family.  He was the last charter member of the Bailey Creek Baptist church, of which he was a loyal member for fifty-nine years.  His house was always open to ministers of the Gospel, or any one that wanted a home.  His funeral was held at the Bailey Creek church Tuesday, September 18.  Rev. Seymour Barrett, of Jackson Summit, conducted the services, assisted by Rev B. A. Gates, of Little Falls, N.Y., and Rev. E. F. Phelps, of Painter Run.  The text of the sermon was taken from Rev. 14:13.  He was laid to rest in the Lawrence Corners burial ground to await the glad resurrection morning.

CHAMBERLAIN, Welthy - Mrs. Welthy Kingsley, [SRGP 17137]  widow of Jerome F. Kingsley, died at the home of her son, Clarence Kingsley, at Cambria, Luzerne County, on March 9 [1926]. The funeral was held from the Bailey Creek Baptist church Thursday morning. Mrs. Kingsley was a former resident of Mansfield. - Wellsboro Agitator, March 17, 1926

COMFORT - JOHNS, MRS. LUCINDA COMFORT  (SRGP 8592)
 Mrs. Lucinda Comfort Johns passed peacefully away at her home near Painter Run, Monday, March 11, 1929, following an illness of six months duration of a complication of diseases.  Mrs. Johns was the oldest daughter of Truman and Betsy Smith Comfort, and was born on the same farm where she died, August 29th, 1862, being 66 years 6 months and 13 days old.  She was married to Sanford D. Johns, December 2, 1877, and to this union eight children were born, Clark, James and Earl, died in infancy; five survive to mourn her loss, as follows:  Samuel E. Of Breesport, N.Y.; Lepha, (Mrs. Paul Walts) of Mansfield; Bessie, (Mrs. Lou McConnell) of Wellsboro; Lewis P., of Syracuse, N.Y., and Minnie, (Mrs. Ernest Waltz) of Mansfield.  She is also survived by her husband and three brothers, jessie and John Comfort, of Mansfield, and William Comfort, of Wellsboro, and a number of nieces and nephews.  With the exception of a few years her entire life was spent on the farm where she died.  She enjoyed a large circle of friends and neighbors, to whom she was always ready to perform some deed of kindness.  She was a devout member of the Free Methodist Church at Paointer Run and was a true Christian.  All who were intimately acquainted with her will never forget her loyalty to Christ.  Her Christian influence will live on.  Funeral services were held at the Free Methodist Church Thursday at 2:30 p.m., the Reverend Floyd Wright, of Wellsboro, officiating, assisted by Rev. O. O. Burley, of Painter Run; interment was at Lawrence Corners.  The floral offerings were many and beautiful.  During her entire illness she was very tenderly cared for by her oldest daughter Lepha, who as she stood by the bed as her mother died, said, “Truly, mother is at rest.”

CUMMINGS, Celia- MRS. JOSEPH H. STONE (SRGP 78991)
 Celia E. Stone, 74, of RD 2, Mansfield, died Saturday, Sept. 8, 1984, at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born in Tioga Township on Nov. 20, 1909, she was a daughter of Emmett and Gertrude Barber Cummings. Mrs. Stone was a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Tioga. Surviving are: her husband, Joseph H. Stone of RD 2, Mansfield; one son, Vernon L. of Tioga; two sisters, Mrs. Iva Robbins of Dundee, NY and Mrs. Francia Fish of Pine City, NY; eight grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 10 am this Friday, Sept. 14, at Lawrence Corner Cemetery, Rutland Township, with the Rev. Joseph Miles officiating. Arrangements were made by the Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield.

CUMMINGS -  CELIA E. STONE (SRGP 78991)
74, of RD 1, Mansfield, Pa. Saturday, September 8, 1984 at Soldiers and Sailors Hospital, Wellsboro. Friends are invited to attend graveside services at the Lawrence Corners Cemetery on Friday at 10 a.m. The Rev. Joseph Miles will officiate. She is survived by her husband Joseph H. Stone, one son Vernon L. Stone of Tioga, pa. eight grandchildren 18 great grandchildren;sisters, Mrs. Iva Robbins of Dundee, NY, Mrs. Francis Fish of Pine City, NY; several nieces and nephews. She was a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Tioga, Pa. Arrangements are by Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield, Pa.

CUMMINGS - RHENDA J. KENNEDY (SRGP 80466)
Mrs. Rhenda J. Kennedy, 47, of 5027 Watkins Road, Millport, N.Y., died Thursday Dec, 24, at the Arnot- Ogden Hospital in Elmira, N.Y., after an extended illness. Born Feb. 19, 1940 In Lawrenceville, she was much loved and respected by her family and count-less friends. A graduate of Mansfield High School, she was an employee of the Horseheads Central School and was an active member of the Pine Valley Baptist Church for many years. Surviving are her husband of 29 years, William R. Kennedy; daughter, Christine J. Kennedy of Elmira, N.Y.; three sons, Daniel W, of Burlington, Vt., David A. of Horseheads, N.Y. and Douglas R. of Elmira, N.Y.; grandchildren, Jared and Tiffany Lynn Kennedy; mother, Mrs. Louise Cummings of Pine Valley; father, Duane Cummings of Wellsboro; sister, Mrs. Janet Sloppy of Dayton, Ohio; brother, Alan Cummings of Columbia, S.C.; and several nieces and nephews. Friends called at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 South Main St., Horseheads, N.Y. Saturday, Dec. 26. Funeral services were held at the Pine Valley Baptist Church Sunday, Dec. 27. The Rev. Alan B. Brown officiated. Interment was made in Lawrence Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Pine Valley Baptist Church, to hopefully erect a steeple, which was Rhenda’s fer-vent desire.

CUMMINGS, Ruth (SRGP 18505) MRS. RUTH ALLEN
 Mrs. Ruth Allen, 64, of Mansfield died Sunday, July 27, 1958.  Survived by daughter, Mrs. Keith Cole; son, Kenneth Allen both of Mansfield; two grandsons, Lyle Allen and David Stone; two granddaughters, Sharon and Hope Allen, all of Mansfield, sister, Mrs. Edith Hall of Mansfield.  Services were held at Shaw and Robena Funeral Home Wednesday at 2 pm, the Rev. David J. Griffiths officiated.  Burial was in the Lawrence Corners Cemetery.

CUMMINGS, SILAS (SRGP 18501)
 Silas Cummings died on Friday last at his home on Hibbard Run, Rutland township.  The funeral was held on Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Lawrence Corners M. E. church, the Rev. Joseph Henderson, of Tioga, officiating.  Burial was in the Lawrence Corners cemetery.  Decedent was in his 69th year, and is survived by his widow, three daughters, Mrs. Minnie Cummngs, of Tioga; Mrs. Edith Walker, of West Burlington; Mrs. Ruth Allen, of Mill Creek, and two sons, Frederick Cummings, of Tioga, and Ray Cummings, at home.  Mr. Cummings was a successful farmer, a faithful member of the M. E. church, and was respected highly.   (Handwritten date  Feb. 21, 1913)

EDDY - Donald Eddy, age 41, of Troy RD 1, died on Monday, November 6, 1967 at Troy Community Hospital. Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral Home Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral there Thursday 11 AM. Rev. Orey Crippen. Burial in Lawrence Corners Cemetery. Survived by wife, Esther Wood Eddy; daughter, Judy Ann; sons, Donald Jr., and Gary Lee, at home; stepsons, Gerald Johnson of Elmira, Dean Johnson of Canton, PA, Duane Johnson at home; mother, Mrs. Fannie Porter of Mansfield; brothers, Harry of Roseville, Charles of Elmira; 3 grandchildren. He was an employee of General Electric Co., Elmira.

Donald EDDY (SRGP 79631) , age 41, of Troy, Pa., RD1, on Monday, November 6, 1967 at Troy Community Hospital. Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral Home Wednesday 2 to 3 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Thursday 11 a.m. Rev. Orey Crippen. Burial in Lawrence Corners Cemetery. Survived by wife, Esther Wood Eddy; daughter Judy Ann; sons Donald, Jr., and Gary Lee at home; step-sons Gerald Johnson, Elmira; Dean Johnson, Canton, Pa., Duane Johnson at home; mother Mrs. Fannie Porter, Mansfield, Pa.; brothers Harry, Roseville, Pa., Charles, Elmira; three grandchildren. He was an employee of General Electric Co., Elmira.

GARDNER HERBERT H
Former Mansfield Man Killed in Corning
Herbert H. Gardner, 23, 123 Chestnut Street, Corning, was fatally injured when he fell under the wheels of an Erie freight train near the Chestnut Street crossing in Corning at about 11 p.m. Saturday.  Coroner W. S. Cobb of Corning issued a certificate of accidental death Monday.  Gardner died of shock at 2:30 p.m. at the Corning hospital, where he was taken after the accident.  His arm was severed between the wrist and elbow and the member was amputated later at the hospital in an effort to save his life, physicians stated.  Lewis Nelson, 22, Addison R. D. 2, in a statement given to police said that he and Gardner were walking southward toward the latter's home when they found the Chestnut Street crossing blocked by a switching freight.  "He tried to climb through the train," Nelson's affidavit said, "but I held him.  Then, before I could stop him, he grabbed the step handle of a car and went down."  Police said that Nelson went to call a patrolman after the accident.  In the meantime Miss Marion Reardon, 67 West Erie Avene, attempted to stop the flow of blood from Gardner's arm.  Herbert H. Gardner was born August 20, 1915, at Mansfield, the son of Peter and Hattie (Wood) Gardner.  He resided with his parents in Lindley R. D. until about eight years ago when he went to Corning, where he had been employed in various positions.  At the time of his death he was working for LeRoy Becraft in building construction.  Besides his parents he leaves three brothers: Lawrence, Theodore and Gordon all at home and a sister, Viola, also at home.  Funeral services were held from the Stover Funeral Home, Corning, today (Wednesday) at 2 p.m., the Rev. George A. Lietka pastor of the Gibson Baptist Church officiating, burial at Lawrence Corners.

GILES, DORIS ALICE (SRGP 1468)
 The sad news of the death of Doris Giles, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Giles, which occurred last Thursday, March 1, 1923, following a short illness of pneumonia, came as a great shock to her many friends and relatives in this vicinity and Lawrence corners.  Doris Giles was born in Rutland, December 23, 1908, where she lived most of her life. She was a loving charming girl, ready to help everyone she could.  Doris always had a kind and cheery smile for everybody.  She will be greatly missed in her school, as her school-mates liked her so much.  Also her Sunday school class will miss her.  She leaves to mourn her loss, her father and mother, four sisters, Dorothea, Letta, Lena, Myra, and one brother, Willson.  The funeral was held Sunday, March 4, at 2 o’clock in the afternoon, at her late home, which was largely attended.  Burial at Lawrence Corners cemetery.

GILES EILEEN
Mrs. Elbert T. THOMAS Mrs. Eileen G. Thomas, 54, wife of Elbert T. Thomas, of Mansfield RD 1, died Monday, Aug. 6, 1973, in Arnot-Ogden Hospital, Elmira, N.Y. She was born Oct. 26, 1918, in Tioga, a daughter of John and Eva Mae Stickler Giles. She was a former employee of the Corning Glass Works’ Wellsboro plant. Surviving, besides her husband, are a son, Lane, of Tioga; a brother, Leslie Giles, of Burdett, N.Y., and two grandchildren. The funeral was held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Kuhl’s Funeral Home, 18 North Main Street. Burial was in Lawrence Corners Cemetery. The Rev. Kenneth M. Meyer, pastor of the Highway Tabernacle Church officiated.

MANSFIELD, Pa. – Ira Giles, 86, of Mansfield, Pa. RD 2, father of several area relatives, died Wednesday in Blossburg State General Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Tioga Township, Pa. Dec. 31, 1883, he was the son of Joel and Henrietta Brace Giles. His wife, Lulu, died two years ago. Mr. Giles was a self-employed farmer and an employe of the Dairymen’s League of Mansfield. He retired in 1943. He had been employed by the Dairymen’s League for 19 years. Surviving are: five daughters Mrs. Ansel Webster of Tioga; Mrs. James Mitchell of Millerton, Mrs. Joseph Wood of Covington, Mrs. Donald Smith of Horseheads and Mrs. William Clark of Mansfield RD; two sons, Wilson D. and Luther Giles, both of Mansfield; a brother, Robert Giles of Endicott; 22 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the Shaw and Robena Funeral Home in Mansfield, today from 7-9 p.m. and Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home Sunday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Orey Crippen officiating. Burial will be in Lawrence Corners Cemetery in Mansfield. Sumbitted by Wilma JOHNS Sakowsky
 

GILES, IRA (SRGP 2114)  Ira Giles, Mansfield RD 3, retired Dairylea employee, died at 9:35 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 1970, in the Blossburg Hospital, following a protracted illness.  He was 86.  Mr. Giles, a native of Tioga Twp., was born Dec. 31, 18??, the son of Joel and Henrietta Brace Giles.  Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Ansel Webster, Sr., ?? Tioga, Mrs. James Mitchell, Millerton, Mrs. Joseph Wood of Covington, Mrs. Donald Smith of Horseheads, N.Y., and Mrs. William Clark, also of Mansfield RD 3; two sons, Wilson and Luther, both of Mansfield RD 2, a brother, Robert, of Endicott, N.Y., 22 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren.  The funeral was held Sunday at Shaw and Robena’s Funeral Home.  Burial was in the Lawrence Corners Cemetery.  The Rev. Orey Crippen, a retired Baptist minister, officiated.

JOHN W. GILES:  (SRGP 17181)  John W. Giles, age 85, Tioga, Pa., died Friday, July 22, 1966.  Funeral was at the Shaw and Robena Funeral Home, Mansfield, Sunday at 2 p.m.  Burial was at Lawrence Corners Cemetery.  Survived by daughter, Mrs. Elbert Thomas, Mansfield, RD 1; son, Leslie Giles of Trumansburg, RD 2; one grandchild and two great grandchildren.

WILSON D. GILES, SR.:  (SRGP 02117) Wilson D. Giles, Sr., 74, of RD 2, Mansfield, died Saturday, Oct. 15, 1983, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. An independent truck driver, be was associated with Jones and Brague Co., Blossburg, for many years. Born at Mansfield April 24, 1909, he was a son of Ira and Eula Brace Giles. Surviving are his wife, the former Marie Brace; [Birth name was McCollum] a daughter, Mrs. Delbert Brown, of Granville Summit; three sons, James and Richard, both of RD 2, Mansfield, and Wilson, Jr., of Mainesburg; a stepson, Richard Brace, of RD 2, Mansfield; two stepdaughters, Mrs. James Brown, of RD 2, Mansfield, and Mrs. James Powlison, of RD 2, Millerton; five sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Webster, of Tioga, Mrs. James Mitchell, of Millerton, Mrs. Joseph Wood, of Blossburg, Mrs. Donald Smith, of Horseheads, N.Y., and Mrs. William Clark, of Mansfield; a brother, Luther, of RD 2, Mansfield; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, and eight stepgrandcbildren. The funeral was held Tuesday at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield. Burial was in Lawrence Corner Cemetery, RD 2, Mansfield. The Rev. Joseph Miles officiated.

GOULD, PHILANDER (SRGP 8889)
 Philander Gould died at the family home, 55 Gould street, this city, after an extended illness, which covered the past two years.  The decedent was sixty-five years old and is survived by his widow; a son, Almond of Elmira; four brothers, Lafayette of Elmira; Royal of Illinois; Frank and Floyd of Michigan.  A prayer service will be held at the home today at 8 a.m.  The funeral service will be held in the Methodist Church at Lawrence Corners, Pennsylvania.  Burial in Lawrence cemetery.

HAAS, Ida (SRGP 17151) IDA M. ARGETSINGER
 Ida M. Argetsinger, 65, of RD 3, Wellsboro died Thursday, July 6, 1978 at the Troy Community Hospital, Troy. She was born December 17, 1912 in Covington, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Haas. Mrs. Argetsinger was preceded in death by her husband, Francis.  She was a member of the Roseville Methodist Church. Surviving are: one sister, Mrs. Marie Lapodot of Fort Wayne, Indiana; one brother, Frederick Haas of Yoda, Indiana; sister-in-law, Mrs. Harold (Lucille) Adams of Palmyra, NY; two nieces and one nephew. Funeral services were held at the Tussey Funeral Home, Wellsboro on Saturday, July 8, 1978 at 1 pm with The Reverend John J. Dromazos officiating.  Burial was in Lawrence Corners Cemetery.

 FARMER IS KILLED BY WOOD LOAD
Lawrenceville—Buried under an avalanche of wood when his rig collapsed Ralph C. HALL, (SRGP 65964) 57, lost his life Wednesday noon. He received a broken neck. An employee on the Will Squires farm in Sullivan Township, Mr. Hall had taken a large sled into the woods this morning for some timber. When he failed to return within a reasonable length of time, a search was instituted and the body was found. The wood had fallen from the sled and hit Mr. Hall. The weight of the timber and impact broke his neck. Coroner White pronounced death due to a broken neck sustained in an accident. Mr. Hall is survived by several children. The funeral will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. from the Lawrence Corners Church and burial will be in the Lawrence Corners Cemetery. (handwritten on article Nov. 22, 1933)

 Our hamlet was shocked and saddened by an accident which occurred last Thursday, Ralph Hall, who worked for Cecil Jackson on the W. J. Squires place, went up on the hill for a load of poles for wood. Failing to return for dinner, Cecil went to look for him, and found him dead with a broken neck. The sled had tipped over as it was somewhat icy and steep, and he was evidently thrown off and instantly killed. He had been working for Mr. Jackson about a year and they were badly broken up by the sudden death. He was a brother of Mrs. Frank Corey, and a faithful attendant of the Baptist church and Sunday School. The funeral was held from the Lawrence Corners Baptist Church Sunday afternoon, the Reverend D. J. Griffiths officiating. Mr. Hall was 57 years of age and is survived by a brother, Harry Hall, of Covington, two sisters, Mrs. Corey and Mrs. Josephine B. Card of Millerton, and a number of nieces and nephews. (handwritten on article Nov. 22, 1933) - Note from Joyce M. Tice: Letters between my grandparents in 1921 when my grandfather, Lee Tice, was hospitalized from a leg injury, indicate that Ray Hall was doing chores for them also.

HOAGLAND – Mrs. Mary J. Smith, 82, of Millerton, died Thursday, December 19, 1985, in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Elmira, NY. Her husband, Bert J. Smith, died in May 1951. Born at Orange Park, FL, she was a daughter of Seamon and Lucy Easley Hoagland. She is survived by 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth E. and Lou Smith of Bentlyville, PA, Bert and Phyllis Smith of Millerton, PA, William and Charlotte Smith of Mansfield, PA; 8 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; 4 stepdaughters, Mrs. Edith Brooks of Elmira, Mrs. Sara Griffin of Mansfield, Mrs. Jennie Wilson of Horseheads, NY, Mrs. Eleanor Wright of Millerton, PA; brother-in-law, Milton Stone of Elmira; sister-in-law, Mrs. Nora Smith of Millerton, PA; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral was held on Monday at Scureman’s Funeral Home, 130 South Main Street, Mansfield. Burial was in Lawrence Corners Cemetery, Rutland Twp., Tioga County. The Rev. William Walker, pastor of Mosherville Bible Church, officiated.

HORTON, WALTER (SRGP 11775)
 Walter Horton died suddenly at his home in Frost Settlement, on Saturday last.  Death was caused by heart disease.  Mr. Horton was a brother of the late J. Edward Horton, of Mansfield, and was esteemed highly.  His widow, several children, and one brother, George W. Horton, of Elmira, survive.  The funeral was held from the home on Monday at 10 a.m.  Burial was in the Lawrence Corners cemetery.

HUMMEL  (SRGP 21954)
ROBERT L. On Friday, December 7, 2001, age 77, of Covington, PA diedat the Sodiers and Sailors Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. He was born on December 3, 1924 in Elizabethville, PA. He was the son of the late Charles and Ella Irene (Becthel) Hummel. In 1986 Robert retired from Stabler Construction Co. after 28 years of being a heavy equipment operator. Robert also served in the US Air Force in W.W.II. He was a member of the Elizabethville, American Legion, Post 404, Loyal Order Moose 1603 in Tower City, PA and the Retired United Steel workers of America Local 14458 District 7 in Wilksbarre, PA. Robert found peace and great enjoyment in his woodworking. He was predeceased by his wife, Daisy A. (Stone) Hummel. Surviving are: step son Duane Harvey of Lancaster, PA; daughter Bobette L. Fry of Englewood, FL; step daughter and step son-in-law Judy and Carl J. Belz of Tioga, PA; granddaughters Heidie Fry of Englewood, FL and Jodi Hamby of Mansfield, PA; great granddaughter Graci Hamby of Mansfeild, PA; five step-grandchildren and four great step-grandchildren; sister Sara Bender of Elizabethville, PA. Robert is also survived by a special friend, Gladys Harris. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 11, 2001 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Scureman Funeral Home, Inc., 130 South Main St., Mansfeild, PA. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday , December 12, 2001 at 11 a.m. Internment will be in Lawrence Corners Cemetery in Rutland Township, PA.

JOHNS, HORACE (SRGP 06484)  Horace Johns, 84, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Sutton, in Sylvania, Pa., Sunday morning.  He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Walter Coons of Canandaigua, Mrs. Halsey Wheeler of Elmira, Miss Lena Johns and Mrs. Sutton at home; a son, James Johns of Corning.  The funeral will be held at the home of Mrs. Sutton in Sylvania, Pa., Tuesday at 1:30 p.m.  The Rev. Claude Schaffer will officiate.  Burial in the Lawrence Corners Cemetery.  (handwritten on article Nov. 27, 1927)  Troy Gazette Register 8 Dec., 1927: Horace Johns, aged 98 died at the home of his daughter, Mrs Fred Sutton, on Sunday, November 27,1927, at 1l a.m. of old age. He was born in Sullivan township, Tioga co. on August 3, 1844. On April 24, 1878 he was married to Miss Emma Wood, who died twelve years ago. Mr. Johns was a veteran of the Civil War, where he served as cook. For the past nine years he had lived in Sylvania. Mr Johns is survived by one son and four daughters; Mrs Fred Sutton of Syl-vania; Mr James Johns of Corning; Miss Lena Johns of Sylvania; Mrs Walter Coons of Aloquin,N.Y. Mrs Halsey Wheeler of Elmira Heights, N.Y.; 13 grandchildren; four brothers and one sister, Mrs  Mary Cummings of Binghamton, N.Y.; Daniel Johns of Mobridge, South Dakota; Sanford Johns of Mansfield; John Jones of Mansfield and Steven Johns of Pittsford, N.Y

JOHNS - Oley Johns, (SRGP 08907)  youngest son of Horace Johns, a veteran of the Civil War who was serving in the navy, died of fever in a Base Hospital in Scotland some weeks ago.  The body was sent home at government expense and was laid away in the family lot in the cemetery at Lawrence corners on Saturday, August 3rd.  There was a large attendance at the funeral a very pleasing feature of the service was the decoration of the casket by a number of the Corners who marched in two and two a boy and a girl-the boy carrying a flag and the girl a bouquet of flowers and as they filed past the casket, the boy laid on it his flag and the girl her flowers.  They also formed a guard of honor from the church to the nearby cemetery.  The service was in charge of Rev. A.G. Cameron of Sylvania.  Oley Johns was almost 23 years of age and had served nearly a year in the navy.  He was a sunny, stalwart fellow, considerably over six feet in height and the very picture of robust manhood. There survive him, his father, one brother and four sisters and numerous relatives.  He is the second of the Sylvania boys to be called away by disease.   TGR 1918

JONES, Asa  (SRGP 06497)- Asa Jones died at his home at Painter Run, Nov. 30, 1925, after a long illness. He was 52 years of age, and was born at Armenia, PA. Besides his widow, he leaves six children, Mrs. Elmer Snell, of West Branch; Mrs. William Redner, of Corning; Mrs. Lorraine Grant and Fred, of Corning; Leonard and Ernest, at home, besides several grandchildren; two brothers and one sister, Clarence Jones of Jackson Summit, and Manford Jones of Painter Run; and Mrs. Anna Mann of Tioga. The funeral was held Saturday, Rev. Floyd Wright officiating; burial in Lawrence Corners cemetery. - Wellsboro Agitator, December 9, 1925

KENNEDY, Donald K. (SRGP 18625)
Age 91 of Mansfield, PA, diedat the Green Home in Wellsboro, Pa, on December 28, 2003. He was born on March 29, 1912 in Roseville, PA, the son of the late Ray and Grace (VanNess) Kennedy. He was a member of the Mosherville Bible Church. Mr. Kennedy loved the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting. Children, William and Dee Kennedy of Bradford, NY, Shirley and Paul Rice of MC, Phyllis Chamberlain of Mansfield and Charlotte and William Smith of Mansfield; ten grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren survive Mr. Kennedy. His parents; wife, Gertrude Kennedy; brother, Gerald Kennedy; sister, Gladys Shelman; son-in-law, Richard Chamberlain; and daughter-in-law Rhenda Kennedy, predeceased Mr. Kennedy. Family and friends are invited to call Tuesday December 30, 2003 from 6 to 8 pm and Wednesday December 31, 2003 from 10 to 11 am at the Scureman Funeral Home, Inc., 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home immediately following visitation at 11 am with the Rev. Robert Bevins and Dave Dressler officiating. Interment will be in Lawrence Corners Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Mosherville Bible Church, Millerton, PA 16936 or the Child Evangelism Fellowship, 16 Charleston St., Wellsboro, PA 16901

KINGSLEY,  Dennis C.
Dennis C. Kingsley died at his home at Painter Run the 4th inst. Of cancer.  The deceased was born in Rutland county, Vermont, Oct. 13th, 1818.  When a young man he bought a farm on Mill creek, where he has since resided.  He married Henrietta Brace, who survives him with two sons, Jerome F. and Clark D., both residents of Painter Run.  In 1881 he was appointed postmaster at Painter Run and held the office continuously until his death.  He was a member of the Bailey creek Baptist church, of the Roseville Odd Fellows’ lodge, and was a man held in high esteem by all who knew him.  (Xeroxed from Iva Riley’s scrapbook in Nov. 1985 by Nelda Cook Holton)
 

Jerome F. Kingsley 1845-1911 SRGP 17136 Looking for obituary KINGSLEY - A number of people from this place attended the funeral of Jerome Kingsley at Mansfield last Monday. - Wellsboro Agitator, August 30, 1911

MISS LEPHA M. KINGSLEY (SRGP 18826) After weeks and months of patient suffering and waiting, and prayers that she might find relief in death from her dread disease, the spirit of Miss Lepha Kingsley, of Painter Run, mounted on high at 10 o’clock Sunday morning, May 24, and joined the heavenly host in realms beyond the sky. Her age was 21 years 8 months 24 days. She was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Kingsley, who with one brother, Clarence, are left to mourn the loss. Her whole youth gave rare promise of a beautiful womanly development. But it was not so to be. A life of singular promise is thus early given a larger, higher scope for growth and development. During the Wilson revival in Mansfield a few years ago, Lepha was converted and shortly afterward joined the Bailey Creek Baptist Church and was a consistent member of the same. During her illness she often expressed herself as ready to leave this world and before the final change came gave her friends the assurance that all was well. Her spirit is at rest, and those who loved the girl may bear their bereavement in memory without grief. The school career of the unfortunate young girl was extraordinarily bright and promising, but tinged with sadness during the latter years as she was obliged to give up her studies. During her school course she won and retained the love and respect of both teachers and pupils by the painstaking way in which she performed her duties, and by her uniform cheerfulness and courtesy. Her friends did all in their power to lighten her suffering and stay the progress of her disease but all to no avail. The funeral was very largely attended at her home at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon, May 26, 1896, and was conducted by Rev. Mr. Sitzer, who spoke words of wisdom and comfort. The floral offerings were very beautiful and in great profusion. The bearers were selected from among her school friends. Interment took place at Lawrence Corners Cemetery, whither the remains were followed by a large concourse of friends.

LAWRENCE, Asenath (SRGP 52607 ) --LONGWELL.—In Rutland, PA, January 29, 1890, of paralysis, Asenath Longwell, wife of Samuel Longwell, aged 64 years.

LAWRENCE, FRANK M. (SRGP 18226)
 Frank M. Lawrence was born in the township of Rutland, Tioga county, Pa., November 21, 1855, and departed this live December 4, 1904, at the place of his birth.  He was the son of Norris and Belnette Lawrence, who a few years ago preceded him to the spirit world.  Mr. Lawrence was married by the Rev. John Vankirk, at Roseville, Pa., to Miss Frances E. Brace, September 2, 1876.  To this union was born one daughter, Lillian, who has reached the age of womanhood.  He was an energetic and successful farmer, owning the homestead at Lawrence Corners, where he spent his whole life.  He was a highly respected citizen, obliging neighbor, kind and indulgent father, and a faithful husband.  He was held in much esteem in the township in which he lived, where he held the office of School Director a number of terms, which office he occupied at the time of his death, and was the Secretary of the Board.  He was always interested in all that goes to promote honorable citizenship, and the public good.  His home was a welcome place to ministers of the gospel, where greatest respect was always shown and although not a professed Christian, he respected those who were.  He was ever ready to lend a helping hand in time of sickness, and will be greatly missed in the exercise of this kindly office.  During the sickness which resulted in his death, he expressed his faith in the religion of the Bible, and when the writer of this sketch quoted those passages pertaining to God’s willingness to receive all who comes to Him through the atonement of his Son, he said he believed it.  He said to his wife a few days before his departure:  “Christ restoreth my soul”, and to his brother Charles he said: “The old way to heaven is the right way for me, and I have no faith in spiritualism.”  We have known him many years, being closely associated with him by matrimonial relations, having married sisters.  We have always sustained the most friendly relations, having found him a true friend and an obliging and accommodating relative.  He leaves besides his wife and daughter, one brother, Charles, and a large number of distant relatives.  The very large concourse of friends who attended his funeral, which was held at his residence, December 6, the Rev. Paul Smith, assisted by Rev. H. L. Barnes, officiating, bespeaks the high esteem in which he was held.

LAWRENCE - (SRGP 07745) A landmark of Rutland diedMonday evening in the death, while sitting in the chair after being about all day, of John Norris Lawrence at the ripe age of 80 years, 2 months and 25 days, exactly four years and one day after the death of his wife. Mr. Lawrence was respected by a large circle of acquaintances. He had lived well the long span of years accorded him. Death was due to heart difficulty. Two sons are left to mourn his demise—C. W. and F. M. Lawrence, both of Rutland. The friends will assemble at 11 this morning and proceed at 12 for the funeral to the Lawrence Corners M. E. Church, of which deceased was a trustee and former class leader.

LAWRENCE William (SRGP 07747) - Mr. William W. Lawrence, aged 73, died on the 12th instant at his home in Mansfield, where he had lived more than 10 years. He had previously been a prominent resident of Rutland township. He is survived by his wife [Hannah] and six children - four daughters and two sons. The children are Mrs. Clarence B. Rorapaugh of Wellsboro; Mrs. F.H. Luckey of Sylvania; Mrs. G.H. Baker and Mrs. Charles Richards of Covington; Mr. Welby Lawrence of Rutland; and Dr. Frank Lawrence of Elmira. - Wellsboro Agitator, September 25, 1901

CHARLES C. LAYTON (SRGP 78259)
Charles C. Layton, a resident of Rutland, died at the Blossburg hospital, March 21, 1923, after a short illness of pneumonia. Mr. Layton was born in Ohio, May 4, 1855, the son of Cordelia and Abner S. Layton. In early life he was a farmer, the last fourteen years being a hostler in Elmira. Mr. Layton was twice married; his first wife was Julia Comfort (now deceased). To this union were born three children; Lynn A. Layton, of Rutland, Irene, (Mrs. Paul Jupenlaz) of Richmond, and Jesse R. Layton, of Painted Post, N.Y. His second wife was Mrs. Alice Osgood, and to this union were born two sons, Coly Layton of Elmira and Lee Layton of Rutland. Mr. Layton was highly respected by all who knew him. The funeral was held from the M. E. Church at Lawrence Corners. Rev. Orrie Crippen officiating. Burial was made in Lawrence Corners Cemetery. Besides those mentioned above, he is survived by one brother, William N. Layton near Troy.

LEWIS - (SRGP 07748) MRS. J. M. LAWRENCE The late Mrs. Belviette Lawrence, of Rutland, whose death was briefly noted last week, was a native of Green County, NY, where she was born April 23 1824. She was one of six children of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Lewis, who moved to Tioga County when the subject of his sketch was thirteen years old. January 19, 1844, she was united in marriage with Mr. J. M. Lawrence. To them were born three sons, one of whom died in childhood. The others are Messrs. C. W. and F. M. Lawrence, well-known residents of Rutland. Deceased was a sister of Mr. Martin Lewis. She united with the Lawrence Corners M. E. Church many years ago. She had been ill since July of cancer of the liver, though confined to her bed only about a month.
 

MAKELY - SMITH, MRS. ADDIE MAKLEY (SRGP 1834)  Mrs. Addie Makley Smith, 66, of Rutland, Pa., wife of Emerson Smith, died at the family home Monday, May 16, 1938, at 6 a.m.  She is survived by eight children, Ruth, Owen, Erma, Robert, Genevieve and Rowland at home, Mrs. Iva Sherman of Mansfield, Miss Dorothy Smith of Niagara Falls; four grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Gertrude Waters of Campbell, N.Y.; a brother, Archie Makley of Lawrence Corners, Pa.  The body was removed to the Soper and Mosher funeral home at Troy and will be taken to the family home Monday.  Funeral service at the home at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday.  The Rev. Homer Cole of the M.E. Church at Mainesburg will officiate.  Burial at Lawrence Corners Cemetery.

MAKLEY Mrs. Sarah Smith
diedTuesday night, June 23, ( 1931) near Lawrence Corners, where she had lived for forty-two years.  She was born in Sullivan township, December 28, 1848, the daughter of John and Harriet Jones Makely and was last of A family of ten children to answer the final call. She was married to Horace J. Smith ( now deceased) in January, 1870.Five children were born to them, Jennie ( Mrs. Paul Jupenlaz), deceased; Fred, who died in infancy; Bert J. Smith, of Mansfield; Walter H. Smith of Rutland and Lucy ( Mrs. Milton Stone0 of Elmira. Besides the living children she is survived by 17 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She diedtwenty years to a day, lacking a few minutes, of being the same hour of the time of her husband’ death. All though she had been in failing health for some time, she always kept a cheerful attitude towards life. She has been a member of the church for over 60 years, and as long as her health permitted, was an active member.The funeral was held in the Baptist Church at Lawrence Corners, Thursday, June 25( 1931) by Rev. Orey Crippen officiating; interment in Lawrence Corners Cemetery.

MARTIN Earl L. (Tim)
66, formerly of Mansfield, PA, died May 30, 2007 at the home of his daughter in Blossburg, PA. He was born July 30, 1940 in Meadville, PA, the son of Horace Sr. and June Hardy Martin. Tim was a retired truck driver and a U.S. Army Veteran. He was a member of the Morris Run American Legion, the Canoe Camp VFW, and the Hillside Rod & Gun Club. Tim is survived by two sons, Tim of Covington, PA, James of Wellsboro, PA; two daughters, Jennifer Wilson and Melinda Pequignot, both of Blossburg, PA; three brothers, Ted and Guy, both of Mansfield, PA, Skip of Covington, PA; two sisters, Barbara Harrington of Wellsboro, PA, Sundae Reidy of Millerton, PA; and eight grandchildren. Friends are invited to a graveside service at Lawrence Corners Cemetery at 3:00 p.m., Sunday.

HORACE H. MARTIN SR.
 Horace H. Martin Sr., 82, of Mansfield RR 1, died Friday, May 24, 1996, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born Aug. 19, 1913, in Saegertown, he was the son of John and Hattie Lenhart Martin. He was a retiree of Armco Steel and a member of the Canoe Camp Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, June Hardy Martin; four sons, Earl Martin of Wellsboro, Ted, Skip and Guy Martin, all of Mansfield; two daughters, Barbara Harrington of Wellsboro and Sundae Reidy of Millerton; four sisters; 20 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held Monday, May 27 at the Lawrence Corners Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Wilston Funeral Home, Mansfield.

MARK HORACE MARTIN
 Mark Horace Martin, three-day old son of Earl (Tim) and Sandra Davis Martin died Saturday, March 9, 1974 at Arnot-Ogden Hospital.  Private prayer service was held Sunday at 1 pm at the Kuhl Funeral Home in Mansfield.  Rev. Kermit Clickner, Pastor of the Canoe Camp Church of Christ Disciples, officiated.  Burial was in Lawrence Corners Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In addition to his parents, he is survived by maternal grandmother, Mrs. Genevieve Davis of RD 1, Mansfield; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Horace (June) Martin of Mansfield, RD 1; two stepbrothers, Earl and James Martin at home. He was born March 6, 1974 in the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro.

MUDGE - MARY BRACE (SRGP 17161)
Mary Brace died at her home Sunday morning at 12:15. She was the widow of the late E. M. Brace, and was 84 years and six months old. Death resulted from the infirmities of old age. Mrs. Brace had been in failing health for some time. She was a woman of beautiful Christian character, living an unselfish life and was always doing a kind deed. She was the mother of three children, all deceased, Rose and Flora, who died at early age, and Minnie, the late wife of John Phillips, who died February 7, 1917. She is survived by a son-in-law John Phillips, a grandson Will Phillips, two great grandchildren, John William and Hazel Millie; also several nieces.Prayer service was held at the home at 12 o’clock Thursday funeral at Lawrence Corners church at one o’clock, Reverend Hess, of Dalton, N.Y., officiating. Interment in Lawrence Corners Cemetery. (handwritten on article Dec. 19, 1926)

John PHILLIPS (SRGP 17174)
John Phillips, 91, of Tioga, died Monday, July 23, 1951, at the Blossburg State Hospital where he was admitted two days before his death. He was a life-long resident of Rutland Township and a retired farmer. Surviving are two grandsons, John W. Phillips, of Tioga, R.D. with who he made his home, and William Phillips, of the U. S. Marine Corps, stationed at Camp LeJune, N.C.; granddaughter, Mrs. Hazel Tice, of Elmira, four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Shaw & Robena Funeral Home, Mansfield, the Rev. Orey Crippen officiating. Burial will be in the Lawrence Corners Cemetery.

PHILLIPS, THOMAS MELVIN (SRGP 18634)
 Thomas Melvin Phillips died at home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William C. Phillips, Thursday morning, November 11, 1926, aged one month and 21 days.  He is survived by his parents, a sister, Hazel, and a brother, John William; his grandfather, John Phillips, and a great grandmother, Mrs. E. M. Brace.  The funeral was held the following Sunday afternoon at the home, Rev. Orey Crippen officiating, interment in the Lawrence Corners cemetery

 RARICK Steven L. (SRGP 26318) Former Pine City Native Age 44 of Danville, VA, unexpectedly on Monday, June 26, 2000 in Danville, as result of life long complications with diabetes. Surviving are his parents, mother, Madelyn Dovey of Lantana FL; father, Donald Rarick and Pauline Griswold of Pine City NY; sisters, Sue Ann Bauman of Portsmith VA, Pamela Rarick of Pompano Beach FL, Donna Rarick of   Lakeworth FL, Melissa Goodriguez of Lakeworth FL; step brother and sisters,  nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Steven was a 1974 graduate of Southside High School and earned a degree in Physical Therapy from SUNY  Binghamton. He was employed as a physical therapist at the Industrial Rehab Center in Danville VA. Enjoying the outdoors, he belonged to a hiking club and  the Danville Rod & Gun Club. Friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 S. Main Street, Horseheads NY on Friday from 5-8 p.m. His funeral  and committal services with follow there at 8:00 PM. Interment Lawrence Corners Cemetery.

WILLIAM L. RARICK, 78, ENTERS ETERNAL REST (SRGP 11759)
William L. Rarick, 78, died July 11, at 6 p.m. at his home on East Main Street. Death was caused by the infirmities of old age. Mr. Rarick was the son of Lorenzo and Lydia Rarick and was born, June 22, 1857, in Richmond Township. He followed the occupation of farming until a few years ago when he purchased the Charles Ramsdell home on East Main Street, where he has since resided. Mr. Rarick was a member of the Methodist Church and Grange. Unselfish, genial and friendly, Mr. Rarick made many friends in Mansfield and vicinity, where he was known for his honesty in all business dealings. December 25, 1881, Mr. Rarick was married to Miss Virginia Stevens, who, with the following children, survives him; Rose Rarick, of Corning; Mrs. Edith Dwyer and Mrs. Margaret Keebler of Geneva, N.Y.; William D. and Leo J. Rarick of Mansfield. A daughter, Mrs. Ruth Odell, and son, Normey, diedseveral years ago. Several grandchildren also survives. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Methodist church, the Rev. Douglas W. Baylis officiating. Interment was in the Lawrence Corners Cemetery. Pall bearers were Colie Updyke, Fred Rarick, William D. Rarick, Leo J. Rarick, Myron Rarick and Rose Rarick.

SMITH - Bert J. Smith, 20, (Age is probably 70 instead of 20  born in 1880 per cemetery reading.  Also he had married daughters.) Mansfield RD 2, Friday May 18, 1951. He was a member of Free Methodist Church of Painter run. Survived by wife, Mrs. Mary Smith; sons, Kenneth of Camp Atterberry, Ind., Bert J. and William Jerry at home; daughters, Mrs. Irvin White, Elmira Heights, Mrs. Edith Layton, Elmira, Mrs. Cecil Griffen, Mansfield, Mrs. Claude Bolt, Roseville, Pa., Mrs. Cecil Spencer of Canton, Mrs. Harold Bolt of Snedekerville, Pa., Mrs. Ernest Wright, Millerton; brother Walter H. Smith of Millerton; sister Mrs. Milton Stone of Elmira; 21 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The body is at the family home, and Tuesday morning will be removed to the Shaw & Robena Funeral Home, Mansfield, where funeral will be held at 2 p.m.(DST). The Revs. Orey E. Crippen and Floyd Wright. Lawrence Corners Cemetery.

MISS DOROTHY S. SMITH
MANSFIELD--Miss Dorothy S. Smith, 80, of Mansfield RD 2, died Monday, Aug. 10, 1987, in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. She had been employed by Moore Business Forms, Elmira and Niagara Falls, NY, from 1929 to 1946. Miss Smith was a member of Elk Run Methodist Church, Elk Run. She was born Feb. 9, 1907, in Rutland Twp., Tioga County, a daughter of Emerson and Addie Makley Smith. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Iva Sherman, Mrs. Erma Tice and Miss Genevieve Smith, and two brothers, Roland and Robert, all of Mansfield. The funeral will be at 1 pm Thursday at Scureman's, 130 South Main Street.  Burial will be in Lawrence Corners Cemetery, Rutland Twp. The Rev. Robert Stump, he pastor, will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 pm Wednesday.

SMITH – Dorothy S. Smith, (SRGP 00581) age 80 of Mansfield RD 2, died on Monday, August 10, 1987 at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro. She was born February 9, 1907 in Rutland Township to Emerson and Addie Makley Smith. She was a member of the Elk Run Methodist Church and was employed by Moore Business Forms in Elmira and Niagara Falls, NY. She is survived by sisters, Mrs. Iva Sherman, Mrs. Erma Tice, Miss Genevieve Smith, and two brothers, Roland Smith and Robert E. Smith, all of Mansfield; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Scureman Funeral Home, 130 South Main Street, Mansfield, on Wednesday from 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held there on Thursday at 1 PM with the Rev. Robert E. Stump officiating. Burial in the Lawrence Corners Cemetery.

DOROTHY S. SMITH (SRGP 00581)
 Dorothy S. Smith, age 80 of Mansfield, RD 2, died on Monday, August 10, 1987 at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro. She was born February 9, 1907 in Rutland Township to Emerson and Addie Makley Smith. She was a member of the Elk Run Methodist Church and was employed by Moore Business Forms in Elmira and Niagara Falls, NY. She is survived by sisters, Mrs. Iva Sherman, Mrs. Erma Tice, Miss Genevieve Smith, and two brothers, Roland Smith and Robert E. Smith, all of Mansfield; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Scureman Funeral Home, 130 South Main Street, Mansfield, on Wednesday from 7 to 9 pm.  Funeral services will be held there on Thursday at 1 pm with the Rev. Robert E. Stump officiating.  Burial in the Lawrence Corners Cemetery.

SMITH-- EMERSON SMITH (SRGP 00547) aged 61 years died at the Blossburg hospital September 20, 1922. He met with an accident about two weeks before by getting his foot caught in the belt of a gasoline engine and received a badly fractured ankle. On Sept. 20 about 6am he was taken suddenly ill and lived but a few minutes. Apoplexy was the cause of his death. Emerson Smith was the youngest of the family of the late John and Harriett Smith and was born and had always lived in the house occupied by his parents for many years.  He is survived by his widow, who was Miss Addie Makeley, and the following sons and daughters, Ruth, Owen, Iva, Erma, Dorothy, Robert, Genevieve and Roland; also two sisters Mrs. Matilda Nash of Elk Run and Mrs. Jennie Styles of Sullivan and one brother, Alonzo Smith of Mansfield. The funeral was held Sept. 24 at his late home in Rutland.---- WELLSBORO AGITATOR, 4 OCT. 1922, p. 3 

SMITH – Owen R. Smith, 63, of Mansfield RD 2, died Monday, Jan. 14, 1963. He was a member of Elk Run Methodist Church. Survived by sisters, Mrs. Lyle Sherman of Mansfield RD 3, Mrs. Emma Tice and Miss Dorothy Smith of Mansfield RD 2, Miss Genevieve Smith of Elmira; brothers, Roland Smith of Snedekerville and Robert Smith of Mansfield RD 2. Funeral service will be held at the Shaw & Robena Funeral Home, Mansfield on Thursday at 2 PM, the Rev. Richard Jones officiating. Burial will be in Lawrence Corners Cemetery.

SMITH Owen [SRGP 0579]
Loretta's Lines from Elk Run by Mrs. M.A. Welch[Loretta HEYLER Welch]  [penciled on clipping - 1963]  Owen R. Smith died at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Monday, Jan. 14, [1963]. The fine qualities and ability of this quiet soft-spoken neighbor will long be remembered. No one ever panicked when electrical appliances went haywire in our homes and farm buildings. We knew that a call to Owen at any time of the day would mean that before long everything would be back in working order. When summer comes will we find our church lawn well taken care of each Sunday morning like we did when Owen was with us? His service was cut short too soon. We shall miss him.

SMITH, MISS RUTH E. (SRGP 04097)
 Miss Ruth E. Smith, 63, of Mansfield R. D. 3, died August 9, 1961.  She was a member of the Elk Run Methodist Church.  Miss Smith had made her home with Mr. and Mrs. Charles heater for 43 years.  Surviving are sisters, Miss Dorothy Smith, Mrs. Erma Tice and Mrs. Lyle Sherman, all of Mansfield RD 2, Miss Genevieve Smith of Elmira; brothers Owen and Robert Smith of Mansfield RD 2, Roland Smith of Snedeckerville.  Funeral service was held at the Shaw & Robena Funeral Home, Saturday at 11:00 a.m., the Rev. Orey Crippen and Rev. Richard Jones officiating.  Burial was in Lawrence Corners Cemetery.

SMITH - Bolt, Susie Henrietta
Age 63 of RD 2 Mansfield, Pa., Saturday, August 21, 1976. Friends may call at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield, Pa. Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial in Lawrence Corners Cemetery. Survived by her husband, Claude of Mansfield RD2; daughters Mrs. Llewellyn (Clara) Jones of Windsor, N.Y.; Mrs. James ( Patricia) Belt of Tioga, Pa.; Mrs. Harold ( Lucille) Eddy of Utica, N.Y.; Mrs. Duane ( Claudette) Testut of Ithaca, N.Y., and Mrs. Ernest ( Grace) Deming of Riverside, Calif.,  Sisters, Mrs. Ada White of Elmira Heights, N.Y., Mrs. Edith Brooks, of Elmira, N.Y., Mrs. Cecil (Sada) Griffin of Mansfield, Pa., Mrs. Howard (Jenny) Wilson. Of Pine City, N.Y.. Mrs. Eloise Bolt of Mainesburg, Pa., Mrs. Eleanor Wright of Millerton, Pa.; half-brothers, Bert Smith of Millerton, Pa., William Smith of Mansfield, RD.2; 18 grandchildren. She was born February 24, 1913, Mansfield, RD 2, daughter of Bert and Clara Haynes Smith.

SMITH – Susie Henrietta Bolt, age 63 of Mansfield RD 2, died Saturday, August 21, 1976. Friends may call at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield, PA Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Tuesday 1 PM at the funeral home. Burial in Lawrence Corners Cemetery. Survived by her husband, Claude of Mansfield RD 2; daughters, Mrs. Llewellyn (Clara) Jones of Windsor, NY, Mrs. James (Patricia) Belt of Tioga, PA, Mrs. Harold (Lucille) Eddy of Utica, NY, Mrs. Duane (Claudette) Testut of Ithaca, NY and Mrs. Ernest (Grace) Deming of Riverside, Calif.; sister, Mrs. Ada White of Elmira Heights, NY, Mrs. Edith Brooks of Elmira, NY, Mrs. Cecil (Sada) Griffin of Mansfield, Mrs. Howard (Jenny) Wilson of Pine City, NY, Mrs. Eloise Bolt of Mainesburg, Mrs. Eleanor Wright of Millerton; half brothers, Bert Smith of Millerton, William Smith of Mansfield RD 2; 18 grandchildren. She was born February 24, 1913, Mansfield RD 2, daughter of Bert and Clara Haynes Smith.

STEVENS, Mary - MRS. JOSEPH WOOD
Mrs. Mary Charlotte Stevens Wood, 74, died at 5 a.m., Saturday, March 28, 1936, in the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, where she had been a patient several months. The daughter of George W. and Susan Greenwood Stevens, she was born in Farmington Township, Tioga County, April 1, 1861. April 26, 1889 she was married at Columbia Cross Roads to Joseph Wood, of Richmond Township. Mrs. Wood spent her married life in Richmond Township, where she was held in the highest esteem. She was a member of the Bailey Creek Church. Besides her husband, she is survived by seven grandchildren; Mrs. Walter Stone, Mrs. Daisy Ladge and Mrs. Irene Brown, of Elmira; Kenneth, Earl, Incel and Eleanor Wood, of Mansfield, 12 great grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. William Rarick of Mansfield. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Baptist Church at Lawrence Corners by the Rev. Orey Crippen of Tioga. Interment was in the Lawrence Corners Cemetery.

Fred Sticker, age 81, of Mansfield, PA RD 2, Friday, March 16, 1973. Funeral Monday at 11 a.m. at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield. Calling hours Sunday 7 to 9 p.m. Rev. Williaim McElwain officiating. Burial in Lawrence Corners. Survived by brothers, Mack of Lodi, NY RD 1, Liston and George of Silver Springs, FL. He was a retired farmer.

FRED STICKLER (SRGP 18995)
 Fred Stickler, 81, of Mansfield RD 2, died Friday, March 16, 1973 at his home. He was born Jan. 1, 1892, in Mansfield, a son of William Grant and Nellie Brace Stickler.  Mr. Stickler was a retired farmer. Surviving are three brothers, Mack, of Lodi, NY, and Liston and George, both of Silver Springs, Fla. The funeral was at 11 am Monday at Kuhl's, 18 North Main Street.  Burial was in Lawrence Corners Cemetery. The Rev. William M. McElwain, pastor of the Mansfield Presbyterian Church, officiated.

W. G. STICKLER (SRGP 02067)
William Grant Stickler, son of George and Rebecca Traver Stickler was born at Big Flats, N.Y, Nov. 7, 1857, and died June 30, 1938, at his home at Mill Creek, aged 80 years, 7 months, 23 days. On May 16, 1882, he was married to Nellie Pluma Brace of Lawrence Corners, who with the following children survive; Nelson, Fred, Liston and George Stickler, and Miss Eva Giles of Mill Creek, Mrs. Ethel Bailey of Mansfield and Mack Stickler of Elmira. Twenty-five grand children, one brother, Ben Stickler, of Elmira, and a host of relatives and friends are also left to mourn his loss. On May 16, 1932, Mr. and Mrs. Stickler celebrated their golden wedding and until the time of his death after fifty-six years of married life the family circle was unbroken. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Orey Crippen at the home, July 3, at 2:30 p.m. The flower girls were granddaughters, Bernice and Marian Stickler, Jeannette and Josephine Bailey and Eileen Giles. The bearers were Glenn, Boyd, Harold, Gordon, and Sterling Brace and Marvin Love, nephews and grandson of deceased. The profusion of floral offerings and the large attendance bore mute testimony of the respect and esteem in which he was held. Interment was in Lawrence Corners Cemetery.

"A precious one from us has gone
A voice we loved is stilled,
A place is vacant in our home
Which never can be filled.
God in His wisdom has recalled
The boon His love had given
And though his body slumbers here,
The soul is safe in heaven."

STONE – Earle J. Smith, age 36, of Englewood, Colo., formerly of Tioga, died Tuesday, Dec. 24, 1963. Survived by wife, Mrs. Eva Vargason Stone; son, Joseph; daughters, Mrs. Norma Butler, Sophia, Wanda, Donna, Barbara and Margena; parents, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Stone of Tioga RD; brother, LaVerne of Tioga. Funeral service was held at Shaw & Robena Funeral Home on Tuesday at 1 PM, the Rev. Orey Crippen and the Rev. Joseph Miles officiated. Burial was in Lawrence Corners Cemetery.

STONE -- Hummel, Daisy A. ( Stone)
Age 69 of RD # 1 Covington, Pa. 16917 died Friday, August 12, 1994 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, N.Y. She w as born August 22, 1924 in Tioga Twp., Tioga Co., Pa. The daughter of Merritt and Florence Wood Stone. She was a homemaker. Survived by husband of 14 years, Robert L. Hummel; One son and Daughter-in-law, Duane H. and Judith Harvey of Lancaster, Pa.; One daughter and son-in-law Judy and Carl Belz of Tioga, Pa;  one foster daughter, Jodi Hanby at home; 5 Grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; One Brother, Carl Stone of Troy, Pa.; several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by 4 brothers, Bill, Coley, Fred, and Roy; 2 sisters, Florence and Leila. Friends may call at the C. Haines Scureman Funeral Home, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, Pa. Sunday 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home  Monday at 11:00 a.m.  Burial will be in Lawrence Corners Cemetery, Rutland Twp., Tioga Co., Pa.

STONE –GERTRUDE V. (STONE) KENNEDY, age 84, of Mansfield, PA, diedMarch 23, 2003 at Soldiers and Sailors Hospital in Wellsboro, PA. Gertrude was born in Roseville, PA, on July 26, 1918, the daughter of the late William and Bessie (Ruggles) Stone. She was a member of the Mosherville Bible Church and active in the CEF. Gertrude is survived by her husband of 68 years, Donald Kennedy; son, William R. (Dee) Kennedy of Millport, NY; daughters, Shirley (Paul) Rice of Hendersonville, NC, Phyllis Chamberlain of Mainesburg, PA, and Charlotte (Bill) Smith of Mansfield, PA; ten grandchildren and twenty-five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Joe Stone; sister, Zelia Pratt; daughter-in-law, Rhenda Kennedy; and son-in-law, Richard Chamberlain. Friends are invited to call at the Scureman Funeral Home, Inc., 130 Main St., Mansfield, PA, on Wednesday, March 26, 2003, from 10 to 11 a.m. The funeral service will immediately follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Reverend Dave Dressler and Reverend Robert Bevins officiating. Interment will be in Lawrence Corners Cemetery. Memorials in Mrs. Kennedy's name may be directed to Child Evangelism Fellowship, 16 Charleston St., Wellsboro, PA 16901, or the Mosherville Bible Church, Mosherville, PA. –Elmira Star Gazette

STONE, Joseph H.
 Age 82, of Box 315, Tioga, PA, Friday, September 9, 1988, at home.  Graveside services will be at the convenience of the family.  Burial, Lawrence Corners Cemetery, Rutland Township.  Arrangements by Scureman Funeral Home, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA.  Mr. Stone was predeceased by his wife, Celia Cummings on 9/8/84.  He is survived by his son, Vernon L. Stone of Tioga, PA; 2 sisters, Mrs. Zelia Pratt and Mrs. Gertrude Kennedy both of Roseville, PA; 8 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren.  He was a former member of the former Lawrence Corners Methodist Church.  He retired November 4, 1972 from the A.L. Blades and Sons Contractors of Hornell, NY.  He was born December 11, 1905 in Tioga Township, Tioga, PA, the son of William A. and Bessie L. Ruggles Stone.

STONE - MRS. JOSIE SIMPSON (SRGP 20513)
 Mrs. Josie Simpson, 91 of Mansfield, widow of Frank Simpson, died Wednesday, April 15, 1970 in the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Mrs. Simpson lived with a niece, Mrs. Mildred Bryant.  Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Olive Allen, Mainesburg. The funeral was at 1:30 pm Friday at Shaw and Robena's 18 Main Street.  Burial was in the Lawrence Corners Cemetery. The Rev. Harry Sagar, pastor of the United Methodist Church officiated.

NORMAN E. STONE (SRGP 18202)
 Norman E. Stone, 88, Tioga RD 1, died April 26 in the Blossburg Hosp. Surviving are his daughter, Mrs. Ray White and son, Walter Stone both of Elmira; sisters, Mrs. Phoebe Smith, of Corning, Mrs. Cora Bailey and Mrs. Ollie Allen, both of Mainesburg, Mrs. Josie Simpson, Millerton; 5 grandchidren, 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Shaw and Robena Funeral Home, the Rev. Orey Crippen officiating.  Burial in the Lawrence Corners Cemetery.
 

STONE - MRS. OLIVE G. ALLEN (SRGP 08575)  Mrs. Olive G. Allen, 83, Mainesburg, died Friday, May 7, 1971, in the Blossburg State Hospital, following a protracted illness. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Mable Roth, Rochester, NY. The funeral was held Sunday at Shaw and Robena's, 18 North Main Street, Mansfield.  Burial was in the Lawrence Corners Cemetery. The Rev. Theodore Gould officiated.

ELBERT C. THOMAS
Elbert C. Thomas, 76, of Mansfield RD 1, died Saturday, Aug. 17, 1985, in Massena Memorial Hospital, Massena, N.Y. He was born March 28, 1909, at Wellsboro, a son of John W. and Pearl Updyke Thomas. Mr. Thomas retired from Corning Glass Works, Corning, N.Y. Surviving are his wife, Laura; a son, Lane, of Corning; a sister, Mrs. Calvin (Ruth) Cobb, of Wellsboro RD 5; two brothrs, Raymond, of Wellsboro, and Austin, of Elmira Heights, N.Y., three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. His first wife, the former Eileen Giles, died in 1973. The funeral was held Tuesday at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro. Burial was in Lawrence Corners Cemetery, Turland Twp. Calvin R. Cobb, a United Methodist lay speaker, and brother-in-law, officiated.

TONGUE -  Mrs. Bertha B. Wood
Mrs. Bertha B. Wood, 63, Austinville, Pa., Tuesday, Oct. 3, 1944.  Survived by husband, Herbert Wood; sons, Ernest, Morton and Edward at home Wesley of Clyde, N.Y.,  Leonard of Mainesburg, Pa., Allen, Arthur and Jessie of Canadaigua, N.Y., and Herman Wood of Mansfield, Pa.; daughters, Mrs. Esther Johnson and Miss Ethel Wood at home, Mrs. Cora Barrett of Troy, Pa.; 18 grandchildren.  Body at Soper Funeral Home, Troy.  Funeral Friday at 2 p.m.  Rev. Glen Dewey.  Lawrence Corners Cemetery.

VARGASON - EVA G. STONE (SRGP 78986)
 Eva G. Stone, 71, of Covington RR 1 died Thursday, Dec. 15, 1994, in Covington at her daughter's home. Born Feb. 5, 1923, in Hornby, NY, she was the daughter of Francis H. and Esther B. Davis Vargason. She had been an employee of the former R.S. Electronics. Preceding her in death was her husband, Earl J. Stone. Surviving are six daughters and sons-in-law, Norma Roberts of Nelson, Sophia and Daniel Aumick of Mansfield, Wanda and Steven Moore of Westfield, Donna and Harold Joiner of Granville Summit, Barbara and Kenneth Neally of Lindley, NY, and Margenia Wood and her companion Bob Hall of Covington; one son and daughter-in-law, Joseph F. and Linda Stone of East Troy; one sister, Viola Simerson of Manheim; one nephew and wife, Jim and Diane Brown of Mansfield; two nieces, Esther Whalen and Wayne Mattison, both of Manheim. Friends called at the Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield, on Saturday, Dec. 17. Services were held there Sunday, Dec. 18. Burial was made at Lawrence Corners Cemetery, Rutland Township. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5 East Ave, Wellsboro, Pa. 16901.

ALBERT WOOD
Albert Wood of Mansfield RD 3 died Sept. 9, 1955.  Survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Cole Wood; sons, Milton Wood, address unknown, Harry of Canisteo and Lee of Elmira; daughters, Mrs. Margaret Gerringer of Greene, NY, and Miss Josephine Wood of Corning; stepdaughter, Mrs. Dorothy Leno of Elmiar; 14 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Funeral was held at the Shaw and Robena Funeral Home Sunday at 2 pm with the Rev. Orey Crippen Officiating.  Burial was in Lawrence Corners Cemetery.

WOOD, Mrs. Horace Johns
 Mrs. Horace Johns died at her home in Sullivan, the 21sts of January, after many weeks illness of typhoid fever, followed by Brights’ disease.  She was born in Sullivan township, and diedat the age of 62 years.  She had been a member of the Wesley M. E. church on Armenia Mountain for over forty years.  She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, Horace Johns, and six children: Mrs. Fred Sutton, Mrs. Water Coons, Mrs. Hulsley Wheeler and Miss Lena Johns, James Johns and Olney Johns, also six grandchildren.  She also leaves one sister, Mrs. Ella Hanes, and two brothers, Eugene Wood, of Troy, and Sam Wood, of Sylvania.  Funeral services were held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Sutton,  Sunday at 11 o’clock.  Rev. Everett officiated, burial at Lawrence Corners.  (hand written date of 1915 on article)  (I believe her birthname is Emma Wood, born 16 Mar 1853 – Cindy Duffek)

WOOD –ESTHER A. EDDY, 69, of Troy RD 1, died Nov. 9. 1988 at Troy Community Hospital.  She was born Oct. 21, 1919 in Blossburg, daughter of Herbert and Bertha Tongue Wood.  She was a member of Austinville Union Church.  She is survived by four sons:  Dean and Duane Johnson and Donald and Gary eddy, all of Troy; a daughter, Mrs. Judy Withy of Ulster; daughter-in-law, Mrs. Juanita Johnson of Mount Jackson Va.; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; four brothers; Wesley Wood of Auburn, N.Y., Arthur Wood of Daytona, Fla., Herman Wood of Millerton, Pa. and Jesse Wood of Gillett; two sisters: Mrs. Ethel Pino of Covington and Mrs. Cora Barrett of Troy; several nieces and nephews.  Mrs. Eddy was predeceased by her husband, Donald in 1967 and a son, Gerald Johnson in 1986.  Friends are invited to call at the Wilston funeral Home, 18 N. Main St., Mansfield on Saturday from 2-3 p.m. with the funeral service to be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Kenneth Marple officiating.  Burial will be in Lawrence Corners Cemetery.  –Towanda Daily Review.

WOOD - Mrs. Florence Smith
Mrs. Florence Smith, 55, died at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, 1940, in the Blossburg State Hospital.  Death was caused by heart trouble.  A daughter of Lawrence and Ophelia Wood, she was born Sept. 3, 1884, in Sullivan Township.  She attended the township schools and in 1901 was married in Gaines, Pa., to Merritt Stone, who died in 1936.  November, 1936, she was married to George F. Smith.  Besides her husband she is survived by the following children:  Colie Stone, Mrs. Flossie Wright and Carl Stone, Mansfield; Adelbert Stone, Elkland; Fred Stone, Wellsboro; Mrs. Clyde Heck, Roy Stone and Mrs. Daisy Stone, Tioga.  The funeral was held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Shaw Funeral Home, the Rev. Orey Crippen officiating. Burial in the Lawrence Corner Cemetery.  The pall bearers were:  Ansel Webster, Lee Wood, Wade McConnell, Ither Wood, Joseph Stone.

WOOD - Rev. George Wood Dead Leaves 60 Grandchildren.
The Rev. George Wood, on a brief visit to his son at Lawernce Corners, died suddenly last Saturday morning.  He was 69 years old last July 15th, a native of Elk Run, and entered the ministry eighteen years ago.  He was the pastor of the Baptist church at Glenwood, N.J.  He leaves a second wife and nine children-Edward and Leon of Troy, Henry and Lamont of Elmira; Mrs. Goldie Sargeant of Gillett; Mrs. Nellie Hartgrove of Millerton; Mrs. Fay Sirdam of Galeton; Mrs. Bertha Chrysler of Canandaigua, and Joseph Wood of Lawrence Corners.  Of grandchildren and great grandchildren there are sixty living and a large circle of friends.  The funeral was held on Monday at the Lawrence Corners church, and interment was in the Lawrence Corners cemetery. TGR 1919

HERMAN B. WOOD (SRGP 24407)
 Herman B. Wood, 80, formerly of Millerton, died Tuesday, March 8, 1994, at the Green Home, Wellsboro. Born March 5, 1914, in Blossburg, he was the son of Herbert and Bertha Tongue Wood. He was a retired dairy farmer. Preceding him in death was his wife, the former Bessie Woodruff, in 1975. Surviving are four sons, George of Huntingdon, Richard, John and Jim, all of Millerton; two daughters, Bertha LaFever of Marathon, NY, and Linda Benedict of Montour Falls, NY; one brother, Jesse of Millerton; one sister, Cora Barrett of Troy; 15 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Wilston Funeral Home, 18 N. Main St., Mansfield, on Friday, March 11, from noon to 1 pm. Services will be held there Friday, March 11, at 1 pm with the Rev. Kenneth Marple officiating. Burial will be made in the Lawrence Corners Cemetery.

Leonard WOOD, age 63, (SRGP 01831) of Mansfield RD 3, Wednesday, March 9, 1966 at the Fairview State Hospital in Waymart, Pa. Body at Vickery Funeral Home, Troy. Calling hours, Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Saturday at 11 a.m., the Rev. Orey Crippen. Survived by wife, Victoria; daughters Miss Arlene Wood of Troy, Mrs. Grace Louis of Lancaster, Pa., Miss Dorothy Wood and Miss Marian Wood of Laurel, Pa.; son Robert Wood of Troy; sisters Mrs. Esther Eddy of Troy, Mrs. Ethel Pino of Covington, Pa., Mrs. Cora Barrett of Troy; brothers Ernest of Hornell, Wesley of Wolcott, N.Y., Allen of Canandaigua, N.Y., Arthur and Jessie both of Port Byron, N.Y., Herman of Mansfield, Morton of Columbia Cross Roads, Edwin of Elmira.

WOOD, MORTON J.,  (SRGP 19736)  Morton J. Wood, 69, of Maple Lane Nursing Home, East Smithfield, formerly of Troy, died August 21, 1987 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.  Mr. Wood was born March 4, 1918 in Sullivan Township, the son of Herbert and Bertha Tongue Wood.  He is survived by brothers, Wesley Wood of Auburn, NY, Arthur Wood of Daytona, FL, Herman Wood of Millerton, PA and Jesse Wood of Gillett; sisters, Mrs. Esther Eddy  and Mrs. Cora Barrett, both of Troy,  and Mrs. Ethel Pin of Covington; several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were held August 24 at the Wilson Funeral Home in Mansfield with Rev. Kenneth Marple officiating with burial to be in Lawrence Corners Cemetery.  (TGR  Aug. 27, 1987)

WOOD – Morton J. Wood, 69, of East Smithfield, formerly of Troy, died Friday, August 21 (1987) in the Robert Packer Hospital at Sayre. Born March 4, 1918, in Sullivan Township, he was the son of Herbert and Bertha Tongue Wood. Surviving are four brother, Wesley of Auburn, NY, Arthur of Daytona, FL, Herman of Millerton, and Jesse of Gillett; three sisters, Mrs. Esther Eddy and Mrs. Cora Barrett, both of Troy, and Mrs. Ethel Pin of Covington. The funeral was held Monday, August 24 at the Wilston Funeral Home, Mansfield. Burial was in Lawrence Corners Cemetery in Rutland Township. The Rev. Kenneth Marple, pastor of the Austinville Methodist Church, officiated.

MORTON J. WOOD (SRGP 19736)
Morton J. Wood, 69, of East Smithfield, formerly of Troy, died Friday, August 21 in the Robert Packer Hospital at Sayre. Born March 4, 1918, in Sullivan Township, he was the son of Herbert and Bertha Tongue Wood. Surviving are four brothers, Wesley, of Auburn, NY, Arthur, of Daytona, Florida, Herman, of Millerton and Jesse, of Gillett; three sisters, Mrs. Esther Eddy and Mrs. Cora Barrett, both of Troy, and Mrs. Ethel Pin, of Covington. The funeral was held Monday August 24 at the Wilson Funeral Home, Mansfield.  Burial was in Lawrence Corner Cemetery in Rutland Township. The Rev. Kenneth Marple, pastor of the Austinville Methodist Church, officiated.

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