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by Joyce M. Tice
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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. |
CADY Celestia M.
Wellsboro Agitator - March 1, 1897
Several from this place attended the funeral of Mrs. Keeler at her
late home, last Saturday. She left a host of friends.
CADY Charlotte M
Westfield Free Press Volume XXXIV Thursday, February 15, 1912
Mrs. Charlotte Andrews - on Sunday evening, February 4th, of Middlebury.
Born near Holidaytown on March 1, 1835. She was the eldest
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel A. and Adaline Cole Cady. Was married
to Dennis Andrews on June 21, 1857 and began housekeeping in an old log
cabin. She is survived by her husband, Dennis and children:
Frances S. of Wellsboro, PA; Gardner L. of Tioga, PA.; Robert S. of Middlebury,
on old farm; Grace L. Taylor of Little Marsh. Also 1 brother, S.
V. Cady. Funeral services at home with the Rev. Jos. M. Henderson
of Little Marsh officiating.
CADY Charlotte M
Wellsboro Agitator Feb. 7, 1912 newspaper clipping
Death of Mrs. D. Andrews
Chatham Valley, Feb. 5 - Mrs. Charlotte Andrews, wife of Dennis Andrews,
died early Sunday morning, after an illness of only one day, aged 77 years.
She spent all her life in Middlebury township. She is survived by
her aged husband, who is very feeble; three sons - F. S. Andrews of Wellsboro;
G. L. Andrews, of Tioga; and Bert Andrews of Middlebury; one daughter,
Mrs. Fred Taylor, of Chatham, and one brother, S. V. Cady, of Middlebury.
The funeral will be held at the home Tuesday at one o'clock.
CADY Charlotte M
Feb. 8, 1912
Middlebury Mentions
Mrs. Dennis Andrews died last Sunday morning after a prolonged illness.
The funeral was held from the home yesterday afternoon.
CADY Porter Wesley
The Agitator - June 7, 1865
Obituary - Killed in the charge upon Fort Mahone, before Petersburg,
April 2 [1865], Mr. P. W. Cady, Co. G, 207th Pa. Vol., and a citizen of
Chatham township. "He fell," says Sgt. Vanduren, whose letter to the bereaved
wife which is before us, "bravely fighting for his country and the restoration
of order. A more faithful soldier was not to be found in the army, and
more universally respected among his comrades. It seemed as the death of
a brother." The soldier can have no better epitaph.
CALKINS Dale E. Age 54, of Corning, diedWednesday, September 13th, at Corning Hospital after a difficult and courageous battle with cancer. Family and friends are invited to call at Carpenters Funeral Home, 14 E. Pulteney St., Corning, on Saturday, September 16th, from 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. The Funeral Service will follow immediately after hours at 8 p.m. Burial will be at Middlebury Union Cemetery in Keeneyville, PA.
CARL – The funeral of Mrs. Grace Treat of Westfield was held here in the Methodist Church on March 24th. After the funeral 60 friends and relatives met at the home of Mrs. Treat’s sister, Mrs. Olive Ames. – Wellsboro Gazette, 1 April 1965, p.10
CARL – Nellie Keeney – The home of Herman Keeney is sadly afflicted. Mrs. Keeney, after an illness of only about a week, died last week Monday (6 May 1901). Heart failure and lack of vitality was the cause of her death. The funeral was held at Keeneyville last Thursday, Rev. G.A. Gardner officiating. Mrs. Keeney’s maiden name was Nellie Carl, and she was a daughter of Abram Carl. She had been in poor health for a number of years, although able to be around and oversee her work. She was a very quiet, amiable woman, and to know her was to love her. She had been a faithful and devoted member of the M.E. Church for a number of years and was also very devoted to her family. She leaves a husband and eight children, the youngest only a year old; an aged mother and one brother. The love and esteem in which the deceased was held was made manifest by the tributes of flowers at the funeral. Mr. Keeney was very sick at the time of his wife’s death and was unable to attend the funeral. He is somewhat better at this writing, although not out of danger. One of the children is also in a critical condition. It seems as if the hand of affliction had been laid very heavily upon this once happy home, but let us look up through it all and trust Him who doeth all things well. – Wellsboro Gazette, 17 May 1901, p.8
CARL - Mrs. Olive E. Ames, 84, of RD 2, Middlebury Center, died at her home on Monday, November 9th (1970) following a long illness. She was the widow of the late James L. Ames who died in October 1960. She was born in Argyle, NY on September 27, 1886, a daughter of the late John and Helen Gleason Carl. She was a member of the Keeneyville United Methodist Church. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Beatrice Wiggins of Delmar, NY; one son, Donald of Hollywood, Calif; 3 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Jess Lane of Rochester, NY; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Wednesday morning, November 11th at the Keeneyville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Kermit Shrawder officiating. Burial was in the Middlebury Union Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were made by the Kuhl & Spink Funeral Home. – Wellsboro Gazette, 12 Nov. 1970, p.12
CARPENTER CHARLES A.
Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA-Wednesday, December 6, 1911
Little Marsh, Dec 4---Mr C. A. carpenter, aged 76 years, who has been
in very poor health for more than a year, died at his home Saturday afteroon.
Mr Carpenter spent nearly all his life in Chatham. His first wife was Miss
Sarah Cloos, who died 16 years ago. To this union there were born 6 children
who survive him--Mr Everitt Carpernter of this place; Mr B. D. Carpenter
of Wellsboro; Mr C. V. Carpenter of Little Marsh; Mr E. Carpenter of Mansfield;
Mr P. T. Carpenter of Highland, NJ and Mrs Lena Southworth of Chatham.
Funeral will take place today and burial in Keeneyville Cemetery beside
his wife.
CARPENTER CHARLES A.
Wellsboro Gazette - December 7, 1911
Middlebury, Dec. 6 - Charles A. Carpenter died last Saturday afternoon
at his home in Little Marsh after a prolonged illness. He was 76
years of age and leaves a widow and six children; Everett Carpenter, of
Little Marsh; B. D. Carpenter, of Wellsboro; E. J. Carpenter, of Mansfield;
Philip Carpenter, of Arlington, N. J.; Charles Carpenter and Mrs. Lena
Southworth, of Little Marsh. The funeral was held at the M. E. Church
on Monday, Rev. Bass, officiating. Burial in the Keeneyville cemetery.
CARPENTER EDNA
Wellsboro Gazette - 7 Feb 1907
Death is always a most unwelcome visitor, but when it takes from our
midst the young who are just starting on the duties, responsibilities and
pleasures of life, surrounded by a host of friends and relatives, it seems
to have more than its full measure of sting. Such are the facts in
the life and death of Edna, wife of Ralph Gee, who died after five days
illness of pneumonia, on Feb. 3, aged 25 years. She was the daughter
of Mrs. and Mrs. Edward Carpenter, of Chatham township, and was married
to Ralph, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Gee, of Middlebury. To them was
born one son, Master Robert Gee. Last spring the family removed
to Wellsboro where they occupied an apartment in rooms over the A. C. Close
& Son store where Mrs. Gee died. She leaves, besides her husband
and son, her father and mother, two brothers, Valoris Carpenter, of Endicott
and Paul, of Corning; two sisters, Theresa, wife of Lyle Ferris, Phyllis,
at Shortsville. The funeral is to be held at 1 p.m. today; interment
in the Keeneyville cemetery.
CARPENTER Everett A. Age 82, of Little Marsh, PA, died November 16, 2004 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. He was the husband of Marlene M. Ferris Carpenter whom he married August 31, 1952. Everett was born November 6, 1922 in Chatham Township, PA, the son of the late Neil C. and Jessie Angus Carpenter. He was a graduate of the Little Marsh High School, Class of "1940", and was a retired farmer and school bus driver. He was a member of the Shortsville Baptist Church, Shortsville, PA, and a U.S. Army veteran during World War II. Surviving are his wife; sons and daughters-in-law, Dale and Elaine Carpenter, Stone Mountain, GA, and David and Lori Carpenter, Lawrenceville, PA; daughters and sons-in-law, Jane and Howard Young, Mansfield, PA, Linda and Matt Whiting, Lawrenceville, PA, and Cheryl and Ed Jelliff, Clappertown, PA; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Janice Mitcheltree, Wellsboro, PA, Shirley Hutcheson, Greensboro, NC, and Patricia Brackley, Greensboro, NC; brother and sister-in-law, Neil and Mary Lee Carpenter, Wellsboro, PA; several nieces and nephews. he was preceded in death by a son, Lynn Carpenter in 1961. Family will receive friends and relatives on Saturday, November 20, 2004, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Shortsville Baptist Church, Shortsville, PA. A Memorial Service will follow at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Ed Jelliff, his son-in-law, and Pastor Daryl Butler officiating. Burial in Middlebury Union Cemetery. Family will provide flowers. If desired, memorials may be sent to the Shortsville Baptist Church, R.R.2, Box 69B, Middlebury Center, PA 16935. Arrangements by Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home", 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA.
CARPENTER – Everett Carpenter, 82, of Little Marsh, died Tuesday Nov. 16, 2004 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. He was the husband of Marlene M. Ferris Carpenter whom he married Aug. 31, 1952. Everett was born Nov.6, 1922 in Chatham Township, the son of the late Neil C. and Jessie Angus Carpenter. He was a graduate of the Little Marsh High School, Class of 1940 and was a retired farmer and school bus driver. He was a member of the Shortsville Baptist church, Shortsville, and a United States Army veteran during World War II. Surviving besides his wife, are son and daughters-in-law, Dale (Elaine) Carpenter of Stone Mountain, Ga., David (Lori) Carpenter of Lawrenceville; daughters and sons-in-law, Jane (Howard) Young of Mansfield, Linda (Matt) Whiting of Lawrenceville, Cheryl (Ed) Jelliff of Clappertown; 13 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; sisters, Janice Mitcheltree of Wellsboro, Shirley Hutcheson of Greensboro, NC, Patricia Brackley of Greensboro, NC; brother and sister-in-law, Neil (Mary Lee) Carpenter of Wellsboro; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Lynn Carpenter in 1961. The family will receive friends and relatives on Saturday, Nov. 20 from 1-3 PM at the Shortsville Baptist Church, Shortsville. A memorial service will follow at 3 PM with Pastor Ed Jelliff, his son-in-law and Pastor Daryl Butler officiating. Burial will be made in Middlebury Union Cemetery. The family will provide the flowers. If desired, memorials may be sent to the Shortsville Baptist Church, RR2, Box 69B, Middlebury Center, PA 16935. Arrangements are being handled by Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro. – The Mansfield Gazette, 17 Nov. 2004, p.6A
CARPENTER EVERETT E.
Wellsboro Agitator - June 5, 1940
Everett Carpenter
The funeral of Everett Carpenter of Little Marsh will be held Wednesday
at Little Marsh where he died Sunday. A prayer service for the family
at the home at 2 p.m., EST, will be followed by services at 2:30 in the
Little Marsh Methodist church of which he was a member. Paul Carpenter
will officiate, assisted by Rev. David Angus of Wyoming, former pastor
at Little Marsh; burial at Keeneyville. Everett Carpenter's brother,
Philip Carpenter, was buried May 13 at Elkland. Mr. Carpenter was
born May 25, 1856, a son of Charles and Sarah Close Carpenter. Surviving
are four daughters, Mrs. Rufus Owlett, of Osceola, Mrs. Ethel Murdock and
Mrs. Joseph Reynolds of Little Marsh, Mrs. Emma Spurgeon, of Mansfield;
one sister, Mrs. Lena Southworth, of Cowanesque; one brother, E. J. Carpenter,
of Little Marsh; 11 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and several
nieces and nephews.
CARPENTER HELEN K.
Wellsboro Gazette, Tioga, PA-- Wednesday, May 18, 1977
Helen K. Reynolds, aged 92, of Mansfield, formerly of Little Marsh,
died May 10, 1977, at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. The funeral
was held Friday at the Little Marsh United Methodist Church, with the Rev.
C. Richard Beach officiating. Burial was in Middlebury Union Cemetery.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs Elma Krihovsky, Broktondale, NY, foster
son, Jesse Bliss, Wellsboro, two grandchildren, Douglas McDermott of Addison,
NY and Mrs Mary Long, NC, several nieces and nephews, brother in law, John
Hock with whom she resided in Mansfield. Mrs Reynolds was born Oct. 15,
1884 in Little Marsh, the daughter of Everett and Emma Van Dyke Carpenter.
She was a member of the Little Marsh United Methodist Church, a member
of the WCTU and a retired school teacher.
Wellsboro Gazette - April 15, 1937
Neil C. CARPENTER
Little Marsh - Neil C. Carpenter, 47, prominent farmer and business
man, died suddenly of a heart attack, Tuesday. Born in Chatham, on
May 26, 1889, he was the son of Everett and Emma VanDyke Carpenter.
On September 7, 1915 he married Miss Jessie Angus. He served as Justice
of the Peace for five years, and was a director and chief adjustor of the
Grange Insurance Company, being a member of the Middlebury Grange No. 705.
He belonged to the M. E. church and was an active worker. Baseball
also claimed his interest and he often played on the local team.
He is survived by his widow, five children: Meriam, Janet, Everett,
Shirley and Patricia, all at home; his father, Everett Carpenter, of Little
Marsh; four sisters, Mrs. Lola Owlett, of Osceola; Mrs. Emma Spurgeon,
of Mansfield; Mrs. Ethel Murdock and Mrs. Helen Reynolds, of Little Marsh.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon with prayer at 1:30 o'clock
at the residence for the family, and at 2 o'clock at the M. E. church,
the Rev. I. R. Peacock officiating; burial will be in Middlebury cemetery.
RAYMOND ELMER CARPENTER age 73 of Middlebury Center, Pa., Tuesday, July 29, 1969 at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Body at the Kuhl Funeral Home, and will be removed to the family home where friends may call Wednesday afternoon and evening. Funeral Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in the Keeneyville Methodist Church, the Rev. Kermit Shrawder. Middlebury Union Cemetery, Keeneyville. Survived by wife, Josie Cloos Carpenter; son, Lloyd Carpenter of Middlebury Center; four granddaughters; one great-grandson; one sister, Miss Ava Carpenter of Middlebury Center; brother, William Carpenter of Tioga, Pa. He was a retired farmer and member of the Keeneyville Methodist Church; 50 year member of Middlebury Grange No. 705. Friends who wish may donate to the Heart Fund. –Elmira Star-Gazette 7/29/1969
CARPENTER – Mrs. Thyrza L. Ferris, of Little Marsh, died Sunday, Aug. 18, 1963. She was a school teacher; member of the Methodist Church, Little Marsh. Survived by husband, Lyle Ferris; daughter, Mrs. John Van Horn of Michigan; brothers, Paul L. Carpenter of Painted Post, Valorus Carpenter of Gibson; sister, Mrs. Harold Wilson of Mansfield RD2; 3 grandchildren; one great grandchild. Funeral was held at the Carpenter Funeral Home, Painted Post on Tuesday at 2 PM, the Rev. Schrawder officiating. Burial in Keeneyville Cemetery.
CARPENTER Thyrza
Louise
Mrs. Lyle Ferris
Mrs. Thyrza Louise Ferris, 68, of Little Marsh, PA, died Sunday in
Soldiers and Sailors Hospital at Wellsboro, PA., after an illness of nearly
a year. She was the sister of Paul L. Carpenter of Painted Post and Valorus
Carpenter of Gibson. A resident of Little Marsh most of her life,
she was born there on October 1894 to Edward and Mary Hulslander Carpenter.
She married Lyle Ferris in Little Marsh on Sept. 10, 1918. Mrs. Ferris
was a graduate of Mansfield State Normal, now Mansfield State
Teachers College, at Mansfield, PA, and operated a store in Woodhull before
teaching for a time at Middletown, Del. She was a member of the Methodist
Church of Little Marsh and was past matron of the Woodhull Chapter, OES.
Surviving besides her husband and brothers are: daughter, Mrs. John
Van Horn of Michigan; sister, Mrs. Harold Wilson of Mansfield; three grandchildren
and one great grandchild. The body is at the Carpenter Funeral Home
at Painted Post. Friends may call today from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Funeral services will be held there at 2 p.m. Tuesday, with the Rev. Mr.
Schrawder of the Little Marsh Methodist Church officiating. Burial
will be in the Keeneyville Cemetery at Keeneyville, PA.
CARPENTER
Carpenter, Valorus B. (Val) age 78, of 55 College Ave., Corning, N.Y.,
Tuesday, Jan. 15, 1974 in the Monument Shop, Knoxville, Pa. Friends may
call at the Carpenter Funeral Home, Corning, Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
p.m. funeral there Friday at 11 a.m., Rev David Braid, pastor of the Calvary
Baptist Church. Burial Middlebury Union Cemetery. The family requests that
in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Heart Fund. Survived by wife
Grace A. Potter Carpenter; two sons Wayne of Corning, Lynn of State College,
Pa.; two daughters, Mrs. Porter (Jean) Deats of Coopers Plains, Mrs. Harold
(Ruth) Moss of Corning; one brother Paul L. Carpenter of Toccoa Falls,
Ga.; sister, Mrs. Harold (Phyllis) of Lindley, N.Y.; 11 grandchildren;
18 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was a self-employed
monument dealer. From 1928 until 1948 he was affiliated with Carpenters
Memorial Studio-he purchased the business from his brother, Paul in 1949,
sold the studio to Carl Anderson in 1971, he continued to operate the Knoxville
Granite works until his death. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church;
the Cowanesque F&AM no. 351; Corning Consistory; he was an Armorer
of the New York State Armory. He never missed a drill night in 20 years.
He received a selective award Nov. 16, 1973 for 16 years service as chairman
of the Selective Service Board; 44 years as a Republican Committeeman Town
of Corning; Tax Assessor for Town of Corning, 12 years. Trustee for Gibson
Schools for a number of years. Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter were married July
3, 1917, in Shortsville, Pa.
CASE John G
Wellsboro Gazette - October 21, 1954
John G. Case, 71, of Lyons, N.Y., formerly of Keeneyville, died suddenly
on Friday morning, October 8. He had been a produce buyer for a canning
factory near Rochester for the past 35 years. Born November 30, 1882,
he was the son of George and Amelia Robertson Case. He is survived
by one sister, Mrs. Maude Aumick, of Chicago, Ill. He was an uncle
of Mrs. Clyde Vanderhoof, of Wellsboro. Funeral services were held
on October 11 at the Methodist Church in Keeneyville, Rev. Richard Plants
officiating. Burial was in the Union Cemetery at Middlebury.
CASS - Anson Cass, an aged resident of this place, died on November 28th [1905]. He was the last of a family of 15 children. Funeral services were held from his late home on Thanksgiving day, Rev. Henry Goodrich officiating. The deceased is survived by one daughter, one granddaughter and one great grandson. Mr. & Mrs. Frank Seely, of Academy Corners, Mr. & Mrs. A. Ballman, of Corning, and Mr. & Mrs. Ed. Elliott, of Nelson, were among those from a distance who attended the funeral. Mr. Anson Cass and family and Mr. Willard Cass and family moved from New Hampshire 57 years ago to the farm where the former died. He lived to be the oldest member of his family, his age being over 84 years. - Wellsboro Agitator, December 6, 1905
CASS Doris E.
Age 95, of State Road, Middlebury Ctr., PA, died March 9, 2009. She
was born May 4, 1913 in Nelson, PA, the daughter of the late Ray and Alda
Niles Cass. She was a farmer, attended Keeneyville United Methodist Church
and was a member of the former Middlebury Grange. Doris enjoyed the outdoors,
crocheting and the "Price is Right." She is survived by several Nieces
and Nephews, and Great and Great Great Nieces and Nephews. She was preceded
in death by Brothers, Carleton, Earl (Bill), Floyd and Emery (Chub), and
Sisters, Dorothy Rogers and Ruth Jackson. Friends and family are
invited to Doris's Life Celebration on Saturday, March 14, 2009 from 1:00
to 2:00 PM at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home", 139
Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. Funeral to follow at 2:00 PM with Rev. Larry
O'Dell officiating. Burial in Middlebury Union Cemetery.
CHAPMAN
Garland E. "Chap" Age 74, of Middlebury Center, PA, died Friday, October
22, 2004, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro, PA. Garland
was the husband of Donna (Combs) Chapman. He was born on April 22, 1930
in York, PA, the son of Francis M. and Ada (Householder) Chapman. He was
a U.S. Army veteran during the Korean Conflict serving with the 101st Airborne.
Garland was a member of the Black Forest Snowmobile Club, Loyal Order of
the Moose in Elkland, PA, American Legion in Lawrenceville, PA, VFW in
Wellsboro, PA, Sportsmans Club in Arnot, PA, and the Bowling Green Speedway
Preservation Society. He enjoyed hunting, riding snowmobiles, camping,
motorcycle riding and spending time with his family. Garland is survived
by his wife, Donna; two sons and daughters-in-law, James and Denise Chapman,
Frank and Stephanie Chapman; three daughters, Karen Merica, Fay Lambert,
Kay Yeager, all of York, Co., PA; three stepdaughters and stepsons-in-law,
Sheila Mort imer of Tioga, PA, Crystal and Steve Stage of Lawrenceville,
PA, Vonda and Donnie Horning of Arnot, PA; a stepson and stepdaughter-in-law,
Clifford and Dru Short of Tioga, PA; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren;
two sisters, Gloria Bushey of Ogden, Utah, Joan Hamme of Dover, PA. Two
brothers, Jay and Roger Chapman preceaded him in death. Family and friends
are invited to call at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory
& Monuments, PC 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA, on Monday, October
25, 2004, from 1 to 3 p.m. Funeral services will immediately follow the
viewing on Monday, at 3 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Howard Woodruff
officiating. Burial will be in Middlebury Union Cemetery, Keeneyville,
PA. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bowling Green Speedway Preservation
Society, c/o Chris Miller, 160 South Vernon St., York, PA 17402.
CHAPIN EVA
Wellsboro Agitator – February 20, 1935
Mrs. Joseph Cooper
Mrs. Eva Cooper, aged 69 years, wife of Joseph Cooper, of Little Marsh,
died Wednesday, Feb. 13. She is survived by her husband and a sister,
Mrs. Burt Van Falkenburg of Westfield. The funeral was held at Little
Marsh Sunday afternoon; burial in the Keeneyville cemetery.
CHAPPELL Ruth
Wellsboro Agitator - September 30, 1908
The funeral of the late Ruth Andrews will be held at Knoxville today.
She died in the Williamsport hospital of appendicitis and was brought to
this place last Friday. She was a daughter of Oliver and Ettie Chapple
of Knoxville. Besides her parents she is survived by three brothers,
her husband (Robert “Bert” Andrews) and two small children.
CHASE Della Jane
Wellsboro Agitator - February 27, 1946
Della Jane Button, aged 92 years, 11 months, and 15 days died at her
home at Little Marsh Feb. 14, 1946. She was the last of a family
of six sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Lena Ferris Faulkner,
of Little Marsh and six grandchildren, Joseph G. Ferris of Little Marsh;
Curzon C. Ferris of Sayre; Mrs. Howard Wilson, of Wellsboro; Mrs. Roberta
Hammond, of Binghamton; Hilton E. Ferris, of Painted Post; Mrs. Richard
Manning, of Knoxville; also 21 great grandchildren and two great great
grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was a member of the
Methodist church and for many years was active in all church work.
Known as "Grandma Button" to all she will be missed by loved ones and a
host of friends. Funeral services were held at the home; burial in
the Keeneyville cemetery.
Wellsboro Gazette, Thursday, February 28, 1946
Della Jane Button, who would have been 93 in March died at her home
in Little Marsh on Feb. 14. She was the daughter of Godfrey and Phebe Chase,
the last of a family of 6 sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Lena
Ferris Faulkner of Little Marsh and 6 grand children: Joseph G. Ferris
of Little Marsh; Curren C. Ferris of Sayre; Mrs Howard Wilson of Wellsboro;
Mrs Roberta Hammond of Binghamton; Hilton E. Ferris of Painted Post; Mrs
Richard Manning of Knoxville; .....Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb
17 and burial in Keeneyville Cemetery.
CHASE Godfrey S
Wellsboro Agitator - July 13, 1886
Keeneyville, July 10, 1886 - Last Monday morning, as Frank Goodwin
and his brother were peeling bark about half a mile from Keeneyville, they
discovered the body of a man. Notice of the fact was immediately
given, and Dr. A. Niles and myself, accompanied by about twenty others,
went to the spot and found the body to be that of Godfrey S. Chase.
After a partial examination the body was brought to the village and cared
for. At an inquest, held at eight o'clock the same evening, with
Dr. A. Niles as physician and M. L. Wilson, Clark Roe, A. M. Keeney, C.
V. Bixby, Ira Keeney and Dr. Niles as jury, it was decided that the deceased
came to his death by apoplexy, no indication of his having been otherwise
injured or foully dealt with being found. A small amount of money,
some keys, letters, etc. were found in his pockets; but a watch that he
had carried for some time has not yet been found. The deceased was
a man of Christian character. The funeral is to be held on
Sunday, July 11, at 11 a.m., and Rev. S. Butler will officiate.
Geo. D. Keeney Middlebury
CHURCHILL Byron E
Wellsboro Gazette, Tioga, PA--Thursday, December 26, 1946
Byron E. Churchill, 72, died at his home in Keeneyville last Saturday
at 8:15, following an illness of several months. He was born in Chatham
township on April 24, 1874, the son of Franklin and Marinda Churchill.
He is survived by his wife, Nell Starkey Churchill and one son, Raymond,
of Keeneyville. Three grandchildren also survive. Mr. Churchill was
a member of the Methodist Church, the Middlebury Grange and for a number
of years was assistant uperintendent of the State Highway Dept.
He had served in many offices including Justice of the Peace, constable,
tax collector and was a county officer for four years as Deputy Sheriff.
At the time of his death he was president of the Tioga Oil Company, a business
he has conducted for many years at Keeneyville. Funeral services
were held on Tuesday afternoon at the Keeneyville Methodist Church with
Rev Mabel Johnson, of Lawrenceville, and Rev. John Squires of Keeneyville
officiating. Burial in Middlebury Union cemetery.
CHURCHILL CHAD B.
Wellsboro Agitator - October 7, 1925
Chad Churchill died Thursday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Floyd
Jackson; burial Sunday in the Middlebury Union Cemetery.
Wellsboro Gazette - October 8, 1925
Chad B. Churchill died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Floyd Jackson,
on Thursday afternoon, at 4 o'clock. He was 72 years of age and had been
in poor health for some time. The deceased is survived by three daughters
and two sons, Mrs. Grant Hurlbert; Dan and Wilmot Churchill, of Ithaca
and Mrs. Ida Smith, of Larryville. Funeral services were held on
Sunday in the Baptist church at Shortsville, Rev. Willis officiating.
CHURCHILL DANIEL
Wellsboro Agitator - May 29, 1907
--Mr. Daniel Churchill, aged 82, died at his home in Middlebury a few
days ago. Four sons survive him - Philo and Morgan, of French Hill;
C. B. Churchill, of Middlebury, and Charles, of Deerfield; also by two
brothers - James, of Malvern, Iowa, and Franklyn, of Keeneyville.
His sister, Mrs. Rebecca Stowell, aged 80, survived him only ten days,
having diedon the 16th instant.
CHURCHILL - MRS. EMMA WILCOX
Mrs. Vera Edna Wilcox, 72, of Middlebury Center RD 2, died Thursday
in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. She had been there for
a week. She was the widow of Emmons Wilcox and was born Oct. 8, 1899 in
Chatham Township, the daughter of William and Dorothy Stevens Churchill.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church at Keeneyville and a member
of the Elnora Rebekah Lodge. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Francis
Kaukeinen of Middlebury Center; a sister, Mrs. Harry Seamans of Knoxville;
two grandsons and nieces and nephews. Services were held Sunday at 2 pm
at the Tussey Funeral Home. The Rev. Kermit Shrawder officiated and
burial was in Middlebury Union Cemetery.
CHURCHILL LILLIAN MAE
Mrs. Lillian Mae Short, 82, of Sabinsville, PA., Sunday, Dec. 18, 1960.
Survived by sons, Loren of Wellsboro, Alfred of Elmira, Dean of Lawrenceville;
daughters Mrs. Mildred Southworth and Mrs. Lorena Coates of Wellsboro,
Mrs. Lily Johnson of Corey, PA, Mrs. Sonya Kolestar of Sabinsville; 21
grandchildren. Body at family home. Funeral there Tuesday,
at 2 p.m., the Rev. Cecil Palm, Middlebury Union Cemetery
CHURCHILL LILLIAN MAE
Mrs. Lillian M. Short of Sabinsville, died Sunday, December 18, 1960
following a lengthy illness. She was 82 years of age. Surviving
are three sons, Loren of Wellsville, N.Y.; Alfred of Elmira, N.Y.; and
Dean of Lawrenceville; four daughters, Mrs. Mildred Southworth and
Mrs. Lorena Coates of Wellsboro; Mrs. Lila Johnson of Corey and Mrs.
Sonja Kolesar of Sabinsville, and 21 grandchildren. The funeral was
held Tuesday with the Rev. Cecil Palm officiating and burial was in Keeneyville
Cemetery.
CHURCHILL RANDOLPH
Wellsboro Gazette – March 29, 1906
Chatham Valley, March 28 – Randolph Churchill died at his home in this
place last Tuesday of pneumonia. He was 76 years of age. He
was born at Ithaca, N.Y., and was married about 50 years ago to Miss Fannie
Close, who survives him with one son, William, of this place. Mr.
Churchill was one of Chatham’s most esteemed and respected citizens.
His death is mourned by the entire community.
CHURCHILL WILLIAM
Wellsboro Agitator - April 8, 1936
The funeral of William Churchill was held March 29 at the Shortsville
Baptist church, Rev. Orrie Crippen, of Tioga, officiating; burial in the
Keeneyville cemetery. Mr. Churchill was born in Chatham township,
Dec. 21, 1865, and died March 26, 1936, at the age of 70 years. He
was a man of quiet disposition, a true and loyal husband, father and neighbor.
His death followed a heart attack. He was married May 21, 1891, to
Dollie Stevens, who survives, with two daughters, Mrs. Harry Seamans, of
Knoxville, Mrs. Emmons Wilcox, of Keeneyville, and three grandchildren,
Clair Seamans and Bernard Seamans, Frances Wilcox and one niece, Mrs. Holger
Smidt, of Hopewell, Va. The pallbearers were Wm. Taylor, Allie Cloos,
Homer and Berr Cloos, Jesse King and Joe Carl. The following from
away attended the funeral: Mrs. Willard Kimball, Mrs. Winnie Mettler,
Mr. and Mrs. Manley Cloos and Miss Wanda King, of Elmira, Mrs. Addie Webster,
Mr. and Mrs. Ross Webster, Robert, Marnin, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Howe, of
Corning, Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Hinkley, of Scio, N.Y.
CHURCHILL WILMOT B.
Syracuse Herald Journal (Syracuse, NY) - Friday, January 30, 1959
Ithaca - Services for Wilmot B. Churchill, 59, who died Tuesday in
Cleveland, Ohio, will be at 10 a.m. tomorrow at the Wagner Funeral Home.
The Rev. Henry G. Budd of the First Methodist Church will officiate and
burial will be in Kenneyville (Pa.) cemetery at the family's convenience.
Mr. Churchill, who used to live in Ithaca and in Corning, is survived by
a brother and sister in Ithaca, Daniel Churchill and Mrs. Ivan Kelts, and
three nephews.
CLARK Charles
Mr. Charles Clark
Chatham, March 27, 1884.--This week I am called upon to chronicle the
death of Mr. Charles Clark, of Shortsville. Last Friday morning, Mr. Clark
went on South hill on business and came home about noon. He ate his dinner
and went to the barn to attend to his team. In going to the barn he passed
his wife, and they made some playful remarks to each other. This was the
last seen of him alive. About half an hour after this his little boy inquired
for his father. Mrs. Clark, supposing he had returned to the house, told
the lad so, and the boy went there, but did not find him. The child then
went to the barn, and not finding his father in the stable, he ran up the
stairs, and there he was horrified to see his father hanging from a rafter
by a strap. The screams of the lad brought help, and the body was taken
down, but all efforts failed to bring back the life that had gone out.
Mr. Clark was the only son of Leonard Clark, of Chatham, and was a man
about 40 years of age. He was a member of Company C, 7th Pennsylvania Cavalry,
and drew a pension of $8 per month because of heart-disease. He was a charter
member of Sentinel Lodge of the Knights of Honor, of Keeneyville, and had
been a worthy member of the M. E. Church for many years. For the past year
or more Mr. Clark had been in poor health, but had done considerable hard
work, having a large farm to attend to. About a year and a half ago he
moved from his farm to live with Mrs. H. A. Ferris, his wife’s mother,
and work her farm. It was on her farm that the tragedy was enacted. No
cause can be given for the act of self-destruction, as Mr. Clark was well
off financially and had a happy home, a loving wife and two bright children--a
boy of 13 and a girl 10 years of age. He was an honest, upright, generous
man in every relation in life. The funeral was held at the church at Little
Marsh on Sunday, when Elder J. W. Miller delivered a very eloquent and
impressive sermon, taking his text from the 39th Psalm. The Knights of
Honor took charge of the body, and it was buried according to the rites
of the Order. The family feel thankful to the Knights and to all their
friends for their kindness. (Tuesday, April 1, 1884, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
CLARK , Isa L.-Wellsboro--- Mrs. Isa L. Bartholonew, 83, of Wellsboro RD 2, died Tuesday, Oct. 2, 1990, in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. Her husband, Chester Bartholonew, died in December 1968. Born Feb. 15, 1907, in Addison, N. Y. , she was the daughter of Herman and Onalea Green Clark. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Laura Patterson, and Mrs. Virginia Woodard, both of Blossburg, and Mrs. Veta Bronson, Mrs, Nadine English and Mrs. Linda Sheaffer, all of this borough; three sons, Carl, Kirk and Bruce all of this borough; sister, Mrs. Vera Jones, of Cherry Flats, a brother, Erskine Clark, of Campbell, N.Y., and serveral grandchildern and great-grandchildern. The funeral will be 2 p.m., Thursday in Niles Valley United Methodist Church, Niles Valley, Burial will be in Middlebury Union Cemetery, Middlebury Twp. The Rev. LaVerne E. Holliday, pastor of Mount Zion Full Gospel Church, here, will officiate. There will be no vivitation. Arrandements are being handled by Tussey-Mosher's 139 Main Street. Submitted by C.V. Woodard
CLARK Jane Nancy
Wellsboro Agitator - Dec. 1, 1948
handwritten on article - Wed. Dec. 1, 1948; aged 91 years; born 5 Aug
1857 daughter of Albert and Amanda GEE Mrs. Jane Cady - The funeral of
Mrs. Jane Cady, 91, who died Wednesday at the Coudersport Hospital was
held Sunday; burial in Keeneyville Cemetery. Mrs. Cady, who was admitted
to the hospital after a fall at her home, had kept house for her relatives,
Mr. and Mrs. George Gee, in Mills since 1925. Her husband, Sala Cady,
whom she married in 1883, died in 1916. The couple had lived on the
Cady homestead at Shortsville for several years. Mrs. Cady was the
daughter of Albert and Amanda GEE Clark, and was born Aug. 5, 1857 in Chatham
Township, PA. She attended the Baptist church in Shortsville and
the Ladies Aid of that church. She leaves a daughter, Mrs. A. J.
LeBarr, of Mills; six grandchildren, Howard Clugstone, of Syracuse; Mrs.
Beatrice Holtz, of Canandaigua; Mrs. Blanche Halm and Mrs. Beulah Lehman,
of Coopers Plains; Francis Davis of Rochester, and Mrs. Florence Gillette,
of East Bloomfield, NY; 16 great grandchildren and two great grandchildren,
Rosemarie and David Clugstone, of Savona, and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Charles
Clark, of Middlesex.
CLARK Jane Nancy
Wellsboro Gazette - Dec. 2, 1948
Mrs. Jane Cady
The funeral of Mrs. Jane Cady, 91, of Keeneyville, who died last Wednesday,
was held Sunday at the Shortsville church. Burial in the Keeneyville
cemetery. Mrs. Cady had resided for a number of years at the home
of her only daughter, Mrs. Leo Labar, of Mills. She was born at Keeneyville,
August 5, 1857, and lived there most of her life. She is survived
by several grandchildren.
CLARK Lena Mae
Mrs. Lena M. Taylor, 85, of Middlebury Center RD 2, Thursday, Jan.
1, 1959. She was a member of the Little Marsh Methodist Church.
Survived by sons, Gurnie at home and Ivan of Middlebury Center; daughters,
Mrs. Lottie Allen of Roaring Branch, Mrs. Cora Palmer of Little Marsh and
Mrs. Thelma Schoonover at home; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Body at the family home. Funeral there Sunday at 2 p.m., the Rev.
Larry Draper and Mrs. Charlotte Tucker. Middlebury Union Cemetery,
Keeneyville.
CLARK Lena Mae
Mrs. William S. Taylor - Mrs. Lena M. Taylor, 85, widow of William
S. Taylor, died at her home in Middlebury Center RD 2, Thursday, January
1, 1959. She was born in Chatham Township September 8, 1873,
the daughter of Charles and Lucie Ferris Clark and was a member of Little
Marsh Methodist Church. Survivors are two sons, Gurnie at home and
Ivan, of Middlebury Center; three daughters, Mrs. Lottie Allen of Roaring
Branch, Mrs. Cora Palmer of Little Marsh and Mrs. Thelma Schoonover of
Middlebury Center; six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
The funeral was held Sunday at 2 p.m., the Rev. Larry Draper and Mrs. Charlotte
Tucker officiating. Burial was in Middlebury Union Cemetery.
CLARK Loren
Wellsboro Agitator - November 23, 1949
The funeral of Loren Clark, aged 79 years, of Knoxville, who died Nov.
12, was held Nov. 14. Rev. John Lewis, of Knoxville, officiated;
burial in the Middlebury Union Cemetery at Keeneyville. Mr. Clark,
son of Charles and Lucy Ferris Clark, was born in Chatham township.
His wife, the former Jennie Owlett, died in 1947. He was a member
of Valley Grange at Academy Corners. Survivors are: one son,
Omer Clark, at home; one sister, Mrs. Lena Taylor, of Shortsville.
CLARK MILO
Wellsboro Agitator - July 12, 1916
Milo Clark, who suffered a stroke of paralysis some time ago, died
Sunday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Harrington.
CLARK MILO
Wellsboro Agitator - July 19, 1916
The funeral of Milo Clark took place at the church here last Wednesday,
Rev. Fay Chapman officiating; burial at Keeneyville. Mr. Clark was
a native of Chatham. He and his family removed from here many years
ago and returned to Chatham about two years ago, living near his early
home, where he died July 9 from the effects of a shock of paralysis.
CLARK NANCY
Wellsboro Agitator - May 26, 1897
West Valley, May 24 - Mrs. Daniel Churchill, who had been sick about
two months and was thought to be improving, died last week Sunday.
The funeral was held in the Methodist church at Keeneyville, Rev. Mr. Mulford
officiating. She left a large circle of friends, a husband and four
sons.
CLARK - Omar C. Clark, 79, of Southeast St., Knoxville, PA died Thursday, Sept. 25, 1975 in Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. He was born April 18, 1896 in Chatham Township, a son of Loren and Jennie Owlett Clark. He was retired from the Ingersoll-Rand Co., in Painted Post, NY. He is survived by his wife, Freda Fenton Clark; a step-son, Jack Helm of Allendale, NJ. Friends called at the H.P. Smith and Son Funeral Home in Woodhull Saturday. Services were held there Sunday at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Gerald Wood officiating. Burial was in Middlebury Union Cemetery. Free Press-Courier [Westfield, PA] 1975 October 1
Clark Omar
Age 79, of Knoxville, PA. Thursday, September 25, 1975 at Soldiers
and Sailors Memorial Hospital Wellsboro, PA. Funeral services will
be conducted at the H.P. Smith and Son Funeral Home, Woodhull, Sunday at
2 p.m. Rev. Gerald Wood, Pastor of Knoxville United Methodist Church
officiating, burial Middlebury Union Cemetery. Survived by wife,
Freda Fenton Clark; stepson, Jack W. Helm of Allendale, N.J.; several cousins.
Mr. Clark was retired from the Ingersoll Rand Company in Painted Post and
was a native of Chatham Township, PA. the son of Loren and Jennie Owlett
Clark.
CLOOS Allie B.
Wellsboro Agitator - June 25, 1959
Allie B. Cloos, 85, of Middlebury Center died of a heart attack
Saturday afternoon, June 20, 1959, on Main Street, here, while watching
the Laurel Parade. He was born in Knoxville June 29, 1873, the son
of Noah and Mary Hart Cloos. A retired farmer, he was a member of
the Shortsville Baptist Church. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs.
Ray Carpenter, of Middlebury; one grandson and four great-granddaughters.
Funeral services were held at 126 Main Street Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock,
the Rev. CharlotteTucker of Knoxville, officiating. Burial was in
Middlebury Union Cemetery.
CLOOS Adeline “Addie”
Wellsboro Agitator – August 28, 1907
Mrs. Marshall Button died at her home in Keeneyville, last week, aged
51 years. Mrs. Button had been in poor health for a number of years,
the cause of death being cancer. She was born in Chatham and spent
almost her whole life there, moving to Keeneyville about four years ago.
She is survived by her husband and two sisters, Mrs. Charles Seely, of
Osceola, and Mrs. Mose, of Addison, N.Y.; also one brother, Abel Cloos.
Mrs. Button was a member of the M. E. Church. Funeral services were
held on Thursday afternoon at the Keeneyville Methodist church.
CLOOS EARL
Wellsboro Agitator – July 15, 1954
Earl Cloos died at his home in Little Marsh, Pa., July 5, 1954.
He was born December 9, 1882 at Shortsville, Pa. He was a retired
farmer. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Hess of Westfield, Pa,,
six grandchildren, a sister of Horseheads, N. Y. and several neices and
nephews.
CLOOS/CLOSE FANNIE
Wellsboro Gazette - January 6, 1921
Mrs. Fanny Churchill, of Keeneyville, died last Thursday at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Lovell Short, where she had been visiting a few days.
She retired Wednesday night, apparently as well as usual. During
the night she suffered a shock and died without regaining consciousness
early Thursday morning. Mrs. Churchill was in her 83rd year of her
age and is survived by one son, William J. Churchill, of Shortsville, and
the daughter mentioned, Mrs. Short. The funeral was held at the Little
Marsh church, Rev. Totten officiaiting; interment in Middlebury Union cemetery.
CLOOS Heber
Wellsboro Agitator - January 10, 1894
Chatham, Jan. 8 - Mr. Heber Cloos died at his home in Chatham last
Thursday. He was a son of Armon Cloos, deceased, one of the pioneers
of the township. He was a full-rate member of the Sentinel Lodge,
K. of H., located at Keeneyville, being a charter member of the Lodge,
which was instituted about 13 years ago. He was over 60 years old
and leaves a wife, one son, and one daughter - both married.
CLOOS Heber Burton
Wellsboro Agitator - May 12, 1948
Heber Burton Cloos died suddenly at his home in Niles Valley Saturday.
He was born Jan. 1, 1877, son of Hiram and Ruth Erway Cloos. Two
sons survive, Leland E. Cloos and Llewellyn R. Cloos, of Middlebury; one
brother, Homer P. Cloos and eight grandchildren. He was a rural mail
carrier for 30 years and was the second one to be retired in this vicinity.
He was a member of B.P.O. Elks No. 1, 071, of Corning. The funeral
was held yesterday at the Keeneyville Methodist Church, Rev. C. W. Sheriff,
assisted by Rev. J. W. Squires, officiating; burial in the Middlebury Union
Cemetery.
CLOOS Hiram
Wellsboro Agitator - September 19, 1928
Butler Hill News - Hiram Cloos died suddenly Monday night at his home.
CLOOS Homer Philip
Wellsboro Agitator - February 16, 1949
Homer Philip Cloos died at his home in Niles Valley Sunday morning.
He was born April 27, 1879 in Chatham, Tioga County, Pa., son of Hiram
and Ruth Erway Cloos. He married Rosa N. Briggs, of Crooked Creek,
Jan. 9, 1896 and to them were born two children, Jennie, who died in infancy
and Coral H. of Elmira; and five great grandchildren. He was tax
assessor for Chatham township for 25 years. Prayer services will
be held at the home in Niles Valley at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday and funeral
services at Keeneyville, Rev. Squires officiating; burial in Middlebury
Union Cemetery.
CLOOS Jane
Jane Cloos Palmer - 1943 - Mrs. Jane Cloos Palmer, aged 91 years, 4
months and 3 days, died Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 15, at her home in Middlebury,
after a long illness. She was born at Academy Corners May 12, 1852,
daughter of Newberry and Cynthia Church Cloos. At an early age she
moved with her parents to Middlebury. She attended school at Woodhull
Free Academy and taught school for several years in this vicinity.
On May 10, 1881, she was married to C. K. Palmer, who died several years
ago. To them was born one son, Harry N. Palmer. Mrs. Palmer
was an active member of the Middlebury First Methodist Church, the Ladies'
Relief Corps of the G. A. R. of Little Marsh and Wellsboro, and the Keeneyville
WCTU. Besides her son, she is survived by a niece, Mrs. Sophia Haskell
of Philadelphia and a nephew, D. Wilmont Cloos, of New York; also two grandsons,
Carl K. Palmer of Little Marsh, and Leigh J. Palmer, of Middlebury, and
a granddaughter, Mrs. Clifton Briggs, of Middlebury, and give great grandchildren,
Kenneth and Ronald Palmer and Lois, Charles and Larry Briggs. Funeral
services were held Saturday, Rev. Ralph Fuller, officiating; burial in
Middlebury Union Cemetery. Mrs. Palmer had been affiliated with the
WCTU for more than 60 years and in June, 1936, when a union was organized
at Keeneyville, she became a charter member and was a faithful attendant
and worker as long as her health permitted. She had a very good memory
and could recite many long poems she learned in her girlhood. Among
those who attended the funeral from away were: Mrs. Haskell of Philadelphia,
Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Palmer of Farmington and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. C. Monks of
Ulysses.
CLOOS JOSIE P. CARPENTER
Josie P. Carpenter, age 81, of RD 2, Middlebury Center, died Thursday,
December 23, 1976 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. Funeral services
were held at the Tussey Funeral Home Sunday with the Rev. C. Richard Beach
officiating. Burial was in Middlebury Union Cemetery. She is survived
by one son Lloyd C. Carpenter of Middlebury Center; four grandchildren,
eight great-grandchildren. Mrs. Carpenter was born October 2, 1895 in Chatham
Township, Pa., the daughter of Allie B. and Anna Goodwin Cloos. She
was a member of the Keeneyville United Methodist Church and Middlebury
Grange. (Wellsboro Gazette, Wellsboro, PA, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1976)
CLOOS Reuben
Wellsboro Gazette – Sept. 1, 1910
Death of Reuben Cloos.
Reuben Cloos, aged 78 years, one of Chatham's oldest and best known
residents, died last Friday morning on the old homestead where he lived
with his son, Butler after an illness of only about two weeks. Mr. Cloos
was born on the farm where he died, which was the old homestead of his
father, Reuben Cloos, Sr., one of the first settlers in this township.
Mr. Cloos had been a a member of the M. E. church for over half a century
and had been class leader in the church for nearly 40 years. He was a good
friend and neighbor and gained the esteem and respect of all with whom
he came in contact. The deceased is survived by three sons and two
daughters. Frank, of Rochester, Grow, of Tompkins; Mrs. Frank Peak,
of Wellsboro; Mrs. F. Weeks of Nelson, and Butler, who resides on the old
homestead. The funeral was held Sunday at 2 p. m., at the M. E. church,
Rev. E. W. Collings, the pastor, officiating. Interment in the Keeneyville
cemetery.
CLOOS Sarah A.
Wellsboro Agitator - April 17, 1895
Little Marsh, April 15 - We are having more than our share of fatal
cases of sickness this spring. Mrs. Sarah Carpenter was taken sick
last week Sunday evening and died at about ten o'clock Monday morning.
Mrs. Carpenter was the wife of C. A. Carpenter. A misunderstanding
a few years ago caused a separation, he going to the Western States and
she staying upon the farm of fifty acres, which belonged to her in her
own right. The children worked the farm for her - first one, then
the other, the husband making no demands of them. There were five
boys, all now married and one girl not married. Mrs. Carpenter had
a house and lot here where she was living with her daughter when she died.
Mr. Carpenter is expected home soon.
CLOOS/CLOSE Virginia
Wellsboro Agitator - December 1, 1937
Mrs. Hilton Ferris - The funeral of Mrs. Hilton Ferris, who died at
the Blossburg Hospital, was held Sunday at Keeneyville; burial in the Middlebury
Union cemetery. Mrs. Virginia Cloos Ferris was the daughter of Coral
and Louise Faulkner Cloos and was born June 10, 1916, in Chatham.
She was married to Hilton Ferris August 2, 1934 in Wellsboro. They
have lived in Middlebury three years. Surviving are her husband and
father; one sister, Bernice Cloos, and one brother, Robert; her grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Cloos, of Chatham, and Mrs. Ed West of Keeneyville and
a great grandmother, Mrs. Stafford, of near Westfield; two aunts, Mrs.
Ila Sticklin, of Wellsboro and Mrs. Maggie Stafford, of Westfield.
CLOSE Arthur Charles
Wellsboro Agitator - March 19, 1941
Arthur Charles Close, aged 69 years, died Monday, at his home, 64 West
Avenue, Wellsboro, after an illness of nearly two years. The funeral
will be held Wednesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, at the Evans and Johnson
Funeral Home, Rev. H. W. Mellnay, pastor of the Methodist Church, officiating;
burial in the Keeneyville cemetery. Mr. Close is survived by his
widow, Mrs. Nellie Smith Close, three children, John C., of Wellsboro;
Ross A., of Norfolk, Va., and Mrs. Alton Kingsley, of Gillett, Pa., and
three grandchildren, John and Helen Close and Allen Kingsley.
CLOSE - HELEN M. KEENEY
Helen M. Keeney, 75, of Middlebury Center RR 2 died Saturday, March 24,
2001, at home. Born May 13, 1925, in Keeneyville, she was the daughter
of John Sr. and Marion Morton Close. She and her husband, Bud C.
Keeney, would have celebrated their 47th anniversary on April 13.
She was a graduate of Wellsboro High School. She was employed as a secretary
for Corning Glass. She also was a school bus driver in the Wellsboro
area. She was a former member of the Order of Eastern Star in Wellsboro.
Preceding her in death was one brother, John Close Jr. Marie A. Keeney
of Middlebury Center; three grandchildren, April D. Bieber, Wynn M. Keeney
and Nathan C. Keeney; and one great-grandchild, Clayton Bieber. Calling
hours were held Tuesday, March 27, at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro.
Funeral services were held there Tuesday, March 27, with the Rev. Peter
A. DeVantier officiating. Burial was made at Middlebury Union
Cemetery. The family provided the flowers. Memorial donations may
be made to the Family Life Center at Trinity Lutheran Church,
West Avenue and Luther Lane,Wellsboro, Pa. 16901.
CLOSE, JOHN C.
The Wellsboro Gazette - Thursday, 26 Feb 1976, p. 12
John C. Close, age 80, of 26 Austin Street, Wellsboro, died February
24 at the Green Home. He was born June 11, 1895, the son of Arthur and
Nellie Smith Close of Keeneyville. He is married to the former Anna Mae
Kane. He was a retired accountant for the Pennsylvania Department of Highways
having served in that capacity for 29 years. He was a member of the First
Baptist Church of Wellsboro, a member of Ossea Lodge No. 317 F&AM,
and Coudersport Consistory. He is a past member of the Irem Temple and
the Keeneyville IOOF Lodge. Besides his wife, he is survived by a
daughter, Mrs. Bud [Helen] Keeney of Middlebury Center, a son John Jr.,
of RD 6, Wellsboro; three step-daughters, Mrs. Charles [Evelyn] Crooks,
RD 1, Wellsboro, Mrs. Donald [Mary Ellen] McCann of Savona, N.Y., Mrs.
Frank [Peg] Moscovic of Buffalo, N.Y.; one step-son, Francis Kane of Greene,
N.Y, 18 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Helena
Kingsley of Penn Yan, N.Y., and a brother, Ross Close of Fairfax, Virginia.
Friends may call at the Tussey Funeral Home on Wednesday afternoon between
2 and 4 and in the evening between 7 and 9. Funeral services will be held
on Thursday [today] at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Richard T. Purchase and Rev.
S. Wade Stewart officiating. Burial in the Middlebury Union Cemetery. In
lieu of flowers, friends may contribute to the First Baptist Church Building
fund. [Submitter's note: John C. Close first married Marion Morton, 1897-1956].
COFFEY - Edward Coffey, 78, of Wellsboro died Wednesday. He was born September 16, 1884 at Fowlerville, NY, the son of Cornelius and Sophia Williams Coffey. Mr. Coffey is survived by a brother, James Coffey of Groveland, NY, and several nieces and nephews. Services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Johnson & Tussey Funeral Home. The Rev. Everette Blowers officiated. Burial was in Middlebury Union Cemetery. - Wellsboro Agitator, December 27, 1962
COLBATH Fred
Wellsboro Gazette - April 7, 1949
Sabinsville, Fred Colbath, 65, died at his home here Friday, following
an illness of two years. He was born in Hornell in 1885 and came
to Sabinsville at the age of five years and for 35 years was employed at
the Eberle Tanning Company at Westfield. He was married to Bertha
Rockwell, of Little Marsh in 1902. He is survived by his wife; one
daughter, Mrs. Merle Johnston, of Westfield; two sisters, Mrs. Otto Maxdorf,
of Buffalo and Mrs. Lula French, of Sabinsville; several nieces and nephews
and one grandson. Funeral services were held Monday at the home with
the Rev. Cecil Palm, of the Sabinsville Baptist officiating. Burial
was made in the Keeneyville cemetery.
COLE Adaline
Mrs. Adaline Cady
In Middlebury, Dec. 26th (or 28th), 1874, Mrs. Adaline Cady, in the
60th year of her age. The subject of this notice has long lived, and was
well known as an intelligent and virtuous member of society in Middlebury
township. In her death, her relatives and friends sustain a loss
irreparable in time; but our loss is her gain. (Tuesday, January 5, 1875,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
COLE Editha
Wellsboro Agitator May 18 1921
Mrs. Editha C. Briggs, daughter of Isaiah and Betsey Short Cole, was
born in Chatham Township, Aug. 4, 1836 and died at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Ida Smith in Wellsboro, May 13, 1921, in the 85th year of her age.
She was twice married. In 1858 she married Charles Bartholomew.
They had four children, Mr. Bartholomew died in 1872. In 1875 she
married Ebenezer H. Briggs, of Middlebury. Since that time she made
her home with her daughter, where she died. She is survived by three
children - Wallace Bartholomew of Tioga; Olen Bartholomew, of Hector, PA,
and the above named daughter. Herman Bartholomew died several years
ago. Seventeen grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren, one stepson,
Rufus M. Briggs, of Jennings, LA, and one brother, Isaiah Cole, of South
Boardman, Mich, also survive her. Funeral services were held at the
home of her daughter on Main street, Sunday at one o'clock, Rev. J. H.
Stoody, of the M. E. Church officiating; burial in the Bartholomew
plot in the Keeneyville cemetery.
COLE -
FULLER, Sylvia D.
Age 37 of RD 1, Tioga, Pa., Tuesday, April 23, 1974, at the Arnot-Ogden
Memorial Hospital, Elmira. Friends are invited to call at the Tussey Funeral
Home, Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services at the funeral
home Thursday at 1:30 p.m., the Rev. John Bedzyk officiating. Burial Middlebury
Union Cemetery. Survived by husband, A. Jack Fuller; two daughters, Bethany
and Lisa both at home; father Max Schneider of Horseheads; mother, Mrs.
Eleanor Rodgers of Wellsburg, N.Y.; sister, Mrs. Maxine Manning of Elmira;
three brothers, Joe, Donald and Terry Cole all of Elmira. She was a member
of the Pentecostal Tabernacle Church of Elmira.
COLEGROVE Sarah A
Wellsboro Agitator – June 24, 1908
DEATH OF MRS. O. HOTCHKISS
Good Woman Gone to Her Reward
Little Marsh- Mrs. Orange Hotchkiss died at her home in Middlebury
township on Saturday, aged 67 years. Mrs. Hotchkiss had been an invalid
for the past nine
years and for the greater part of the time was a great mother. She
was a devoted wife and mother, never leaving her post until her strength
failed her, faithfully caring for her husband who has been an invalid for
more than 25 years.
She is survived besides her husband, by one daughter and four sons
- Mrs. Jennie Stevens, of Danville, Pa.; Mr. Dayton Hotchkiss, of Crookedcreek;
Elton J. Hotchkiss, of Wellsboro; Chester Hotchkiss and William who lives
on the homestead farm; also by three sisters and one brother - Mrs. E.
A. Leach of
Mansfield; Mrs. M. J. Day of Deerfield; Mrs. J. W. French of Little
Marsh and Mr. A. D. Colegrove of Mansfield. The funeral was held
this (Monday) afternoon.
COLEGROVE - Valeda Angie VanHorn, age 93, formerly of Nelson,
PA, died Thursday, May 29, 2009 at The Green Home, Wellsboro, PA. Valeda
was born December 29, 1915 in Farmington Twp., PA, a daughter of Dean and
Edna (West) Colegrove. She was the wife of George VanHorn of Wellsboro,
PA.
Valeda is survived by her husband, George; a daughter, Betty Dean Meckes
of Elmira, NY; two grandchildren, Dean Meckes and Jacqueline DiFlorio;
four great grandchildren, Ryan Meckes, Brianne Meckes, Chelsea Levy and
Christen LaFlamme. She was predeceased by two brothers, Morris and Edward
Colegrove.
A graveside memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2009
at 2:00 P.M. at the Middlebury Union Cemetery, Middlebury, PA with the
Rev. Eugene Charsky officiating. The Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel,
Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA is assisting
the family.
FAY M. COLTON, 77, of Columbia Cross Roads RR 3, PA, died Friday, November 12, 1993 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre after an extended illness. He was born May 23, 1916 in Clare, NY, the son of Everett and Edith Sharpstein Colton. He was employed by Lycoming Silca Sand and retired at the age of 75 in 1991. He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose Post 429, Canton; Morris Run American Legion Post 167; a lifetime member of Hillside Rod and Gun Club in Blossburg; and a former member of the Red Run Club in Trout Run, PA. He is survived by his wife, Marion; sons and daughters-in-law, David and Rose Colton, Larry and Sandy Colton; a son, Ronald Colton; daughter, Susie Graham and Frank Bell; daughters and sons-in-law, Marylou and Raymond Comstock, Debbie and Marty Best, Lori and Doug Stone; Shirley and Edward Kirby of Leroy, NY; sister and brother-in-law, Leva and Merle Greenlee of Rochester, NY; 30 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held in the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy on November 15 with Pastor Bradley Smith officiating and burial to be in Middlebury Union Cemetery, Middlebury, PA. Memorials may be directed to the Troy Ambulance Association, Troy, PA. –Troy Gazette-Register.
COMBS HILDA F NIEBLING
Mrs. Hilda F., 72, of Tioga, died Tuesday, September 5, 1972
in the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. She was
born in Tioga County March 5, 1900, a daughter of Orville and Mary Day
Combs. Surviving is a brother, Lee Combs, of Middlebury Center.
The funeral was held Thursday at Tussey’s 139 Main Street, Wellsboro. Burial
was in Middlebury Union Cemetery. The Rev. Kermit Shrawder,
pastor of the Middlebury United Methodist Parish, officiated.
CONLEY Celia B
Wellsboro Gazette, Tioga, PA--Wednesday, Feb. 1, 1984
Celia B. Ferris, 97, formerly of Middlebury Twp., died Wednesday, Jan.
25, 1984 at the Green Home, Wellsboro, PA where she was a resident. Born
Aug. 4, 1886 in Chatham Twp, she was the daughter of Clark and Celestia
Hackett Conley. Her husband, Frank Ferris, died in 1958. ...Surviving are:
daughter, Mrs. Ruth Collins of Crescent City, Fla; sister, Mrs Della Reynolds,
a resident of the Broad Acres Nursing Home, Charleston Twp; ............
Funeral services held Saturday, Jan. 28 and burial in Middlebury Union
Cemetery.
CONLEY Clark
Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA--Wednesday, July 10, 1940
Middlebury Center, July 9--Clark Conley, aged 84 years, died Saturday
morning after several weeks' illness, at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Lelia Davis with whom he resided the past 20 years. He is survived by 3
daughters: Mrs. Davis of Middlebury; Mrs. Heber Reynolds and Mrs. Frank
Ferris of Little Marsh, 2 grandchildren: Mrs. Edward Zurfluh of Westfield
and Wilmont Reynolds of Elkland. Funeral services were held Monday at the
home of Mrs. Davis and burial in the Keeneyville Cemetery.
CONLEY DELLA REYNOLDS
Della Reynolds, 99 years of age, a resident of Broad Acres, formerly
Little Marsh, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1987 at the nursing home. She was
born May 9, 1888 in Chatham Twp., the daughter of Clark and Celestia Hackett
Conley. Mrs. Reynolds was predeceased by her husband Herber. The retired
owner and operator of the former Little Marsh General Store, she was a
member of the WSCS of Little Marsh. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Wilda
R. Zurfluh, Westfield and son Wilmont C. of St. Louis, Mo and 2 grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro
tonight from 7 to 8 pm and Thursday, 10:30 to 11. Funeral services
there Thursday at 11 am with the Rev. S. Wade Stewart presiding. Burial
in the Middlebury Union Cemetery.
CONLEY Della M
Wellsboro Gazette - Jan. 1, 1953
Mrs. Della M. Johnson, 81, of Middlebury Center, died Sunday evening,
Dec. 28, at the home of her niece, Mrs. Frank Ferris, where she had resided
for the past two and one-half years. She was the daughter of Orange
and Huldah Short Conley and the widow of William Johnson. Surviving
are three nieces, Mrs. Ferris, Mrs. Leila Davis, of Middlebury Center;
Mrs. Hebe Reynolds, of Little Marsh. Services were held Tuesday at
the Keeneyville Church with the Rev. Squires officiating. Burial
in Middlebury Center.
CONLEY FREDERICK
Wellsboro Agitator - August 28, 1943
Wellsboro - Frederick Conley, 67, Middlebury farmer, died at his home,
Thursday, August 26, 1943. He was the son of the late Orange and
Hulda Short Conley, and had lived in Middlebury his entire life.
Surviving are his wife and a sister, Mrs. William Johnson, Middlebury.
Services will be held at the late home at 2 p.m. Sunday, the Rev. Otis
Fuller officiating. Burial will be in Middlebury Cemetery.
CONLEY John E
Wellsboro Gazette - August 3, 1922
Death of John E. Conley Keeneyville, Aug. 2 - John E. Conley, of this
place, died last Friday evening of Bright's disease at a hospital in Elmira.
Mr. Conley was born in Chatham township about 61 years ago. On December
12, 1899, he was united in marriage to Miss Nettie Metler, who survives
him and resides in their home in this place where they moved from their
farm in Chatham a few years ago. He is also survived by two brothers
and one sister, Clark Conley, of Chatham; Fred Conley and Mrs. Della Johnson,
of Losey Creek.
CONLEY MARY
Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA--Tuesday, December 16, 1890
Chatham, December 13, 1890—Mrs. S. W. Mosher, who had been suffering
from cancer for several months died yesterday at about 2 in the afternoon.
Aunt Mary--for so every one called her--was born in Cayuga County, NY nearly
70 years ago, and she lived there until after her marriage with Mr. Mosher.
They moved into Chatham some 40 years ago and have resided here ever since.
Mrs. Mosher was a loving and faithful wife, a tender mother, a good neighbor
and a Christian woman. Her husband and 2 children survive her. The funeral
is to be held on Sunday.
CONLEY ORANGE
Wellsboro Agitator - July 31, 1907
Little Marsh, July 29 - Mr. Orange Conley died here today. He
was a soldier of the civil war, having served in a New York regiment of
heavy artillery. He was past 77 years of age and leaves a wife and
four adult children. He came from Locke, N.Y. when a young man, bought
a farm in Chatham, where he lived until a few years ago, when he came to
Little Marsh and bought a house and lot. He was a genial, wholesouled
man of many excellent qualities and his death is mourned by a host of friends.
COOLIDGE - Otis L. Coolidge, aged 62 years, died Saturday morning at his home on Central avenue, after a long illness. His wife died about six years ago. Surviving are two children, Miss Faye Coolidge of Elmira, and Ross A. Coolidge of St. Paul, Minnesota; one brother, Owen B. Coolidge of Jersey Shore; three sisters, Mrs. Millie Shaw and Miss Nelissa Coolidge of Middlebury and Mrs. George P. Westbrook of Wellsboro. Mr. Coolidge was born in Delmar Sept. 12, 1856. He was an Odd Fellow and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon. Rev. C.W. Sheriff officiating; interment at Keeneyville. - Wellsboro Agitator, October 9, 1918
ALMOND H. COOPER
Wellsboro Gazette – April 24, 1996
Almond H. "Coop" Cooper, 84, of Middlebury Center, RR 2, died Thursday
April 18, 1996, at the Green Home Wellsboro Born April 23, 1911, at Chatham
Township, he was the son of Everett Jason and Pearl M
Warren Cooper He was a retired employee of PennDOT for over 25 years
He was a member of the Little
March United Methodist Church Preceding him in death was his wife,
Edith M Grover Cooper, Jan 22, 1986 Surviving are a daughter and son in-law,
Carol and George Carter of Galeton, a son and daughter in law, Everett
and Nancy Cooper of Warren, a brother, Earl Cooper of Little Marsh, a sister
and brother in
law, Sally and John Bieser of Little Marsh, five grandchildren, nine
great-grandchildren. Calling hours were held Friday, April 19, at
the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro. Funeral services were
held
there, Saturday, April 20. The Revs Kenneth R Kitzmiller and
Eugene A Charsky officiated. Burial was made in the Middlebury Union
Cemetery, Middlebury Township.
COOPER ARLAND F
Arland F. Cooper, 98, a long-time resident of Knoxville, died Mar.
22, 2002 in Rochester, N.Y. He was preceded in death by his wife,
Evelyn Miller Cooper, in 1988. Mr. Cooper divided his residence during
each of the past several years between his sons' homes in Rochester and
Basking Ridge, N.J., after living most of his life in Knoxville.
In later years he was an avid gardener and a devoted Yankee fan, and remained
very active until his health failed in the last several months. Mr.
Cooper was a 1926 graduate of Bucknell University, and taught all science
classes at Knoxville High School. Changing careers in the early 1950s,
he operated Cooper's Rexall Store in Knoxville for several years.
He served as mayor and secretary/treasurer of the Knoxville Borough Council
at various times, and was an active member of the Knoxville Methodist Church.
Mr. Cooper was also a thirty-second degree mason. Surviving are two
sons and their spouses, Neil and Onolee Cooper, Rochester; Robert Cooper
and Suzanne Maggiore, Basking Ridge; three grandchildren and spouses, Penny
and Craig Gortner, Middletown, N.J.; Tom and Sandy Cooper, Rochester; Suzanne
Hovey, Holly Springs, N.C.; and four great-grandchildren. A memorial
service for Mr. Cooper will be held Apr. 27, 2 p.m., at the Yoked Church
of Knoxville. The Rev. Nathyalya Sharp will officiate. Memorial
gifts may be made to "The Yoked Churches of Knoxville", Knoxville, Pa.,
16928. Arrangements by Kenyon Funeral Home Inc., #214 West Main Street,
Elkland, Pa.
COOPER DELOS E.
Wellsboro Agitator - May 17, 1911
Little Marsh, May 17 - Thursday morning, like a thunder bolt from a
clear sky, the news was circulated in our little village that Delos E.
Cooper had committed suicide by hanging himself. Mr. Cooper was 35
years, 8 months and 17 days old. He was born in Chatham and spent
all his life here. He is survived, besides his wife, by one son,
Lawrence, 7 years old, his father, Joseph Cooper; one sister, Mrs. Lelia
Davis, and one brother, F. A. Cooper. Delos as he was familiarly
called, was a kind and friendly person, and had a cheerful greeting for
all, young and old. He was a merchant in this place for a good man,
years, until his store was consumed by fire, over four years ago.
The funeral was held from his home Sunday, at 1 p.m., and was largely attended.
The Masons, of Westfield, of which lodge he was a member, had charge of
the funeral. The floral offerings were abundant and beautiful.
Many people from Wellsboro, Westfield, Knoxville, Elkland and Sabinsville
were present. There were over 100 Masons and Odd Fellows in line.
Rev. E. W. Collings, of East Charleston, officiating; burial in Hillside
cemetery.
COOPER DELOS E
Wellsboro Agitator - May 17, 1911
…Delos E. Cooper was born August 23, 1875, in Chatham township, Tioga
county and was the son of Mr. Joseph Cooper who survives him. His
mother died about 24 years ago. His wife, who was Miss Ada McNinch,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene McNinch, of Westfield, also survives him,
with one son, Lawrence E., aged 7. Another son died in infancy.
He is besides survived by one brother, Fred Cooper, and a sister, Mrs.
Lelia Davis, widow of the late Luther Davis, both of Little Marsh.
Mr. Cooper was a member of Westfield Lodge, No 477, F. & A. M., Middlebury
Lodge, No. 844, I. O. O. F., and of the Westfield Lodge of the Maccabees.
He was formerly Postmaster at Little Marsh, for a number of years conducted
a general store in that village and at the time of his death was serving
as Forest Ranger. He owned considerable fine farm property and was
prosperous financially. In politics he was a Republican, and
was one of the leaders of his party in his home community.
He was a young man of many excellent qualities, was very popular and his
death brings sorrow to all who knew him. The funeral was held Sunday
afternoon at 1 o'clock, at the late home of the deceased. Over 200
Masons and many Odd Fellows were present, Westfield Lodge, F. & A.
M., having charge of the burial services. A large delegation of Ossea
Lodge No. 317 F. & A. M., of Wellsboro, attended in a body. Seldom
in the history of Tioga county has a man received a greater tribute of
respect than was shown by the large attendance at the funeral of this fine
young man.
COOPER EVERETT JASON
Knoxville Library - Edgecomb Scrapbook - Everett J. Cooper
A Young Farmer Dies of Pneumonia After only a few Days Illness
Everett J. Cooper died Friday, Feb. 20, 1920, at this farm home
in Chatham, Pa., about a mile west of Little Marsh, after only four days
illness of pnemonia. He was the only son of ex-County Commissioner
and Mrs. H. H. Cooper, of Knoxville. He was born June 13, 1889.
He married Miss Pearl Warren, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Byron Warren, of
Keeneyville, about ten years ago, since which time he has followed farming
on his father's farm, and which farm his father recently sold to him.
Besides his wife he is survived by five children, four boys and one girl,
the oldest nine years old and the youngest not yet two years old.
He is also survived by his parents and three sisters, who are Grace, wife
of Fred J. Brownell, of Knoxville; Helen, wife of Prof. Walter Haight,
of Johnstown, Pa. and Miss Ada Cooper, of Knoxville. Funeral services
were held from the home on Monday of this week, Feb. 23, 1920. Rev.
L. D. Adams officiating, and the interment was in the Keeneyville cemetery.
Everett Cooper was everybody's friend within his scope of living and he
was a useful young man in his neighborhood. He was kind of heart,
his aim in life was to observe the golden rule and "Do unto others as he
would have them do unto him." He could be relied upon by his neighbor
in sickness and in health, and the many kindnesses that he had rendered
to his neighbors they were only too willing to return when sickness and
death came into the home of Mr. Cooper, and all were there to do anything
in their power. One neighbor, who did not learn of his serious illness
until after death had claimed him, came and really wept that he was not
notified in time that he too might have done something for Everett.
His habits in life were good and while his death is a sad blow to his family,
parents and sisters, it will also be mourned by his many neighbors and
friends, and it can be truthfully said that a good man has been taken,
one whose life has been honest and upright and he will be missed by many.
COOPER
Eugene Age 83 of Wellsboro, PA, died on Saturday, May 21, 2005. He
was born on April 14, 1922 in Tiadaghton, PA, a son of the late Raymond
and Bessie (Carl) Cooper. Mr. Cooper was married to Anna E. (Keck) Cooper
on May 30, 1942 and had celebrated 62 years of marriage when she diedon
August 25, 2004. Eugene was a lifelong resident of Delmar Township, where
he had served two terms as a Township supervisor. He was a truck driver
for the former H.W. Taynton's Trucking Co. for 36 years and owned Cooper's
Diner. He enjoyed boating and spending time at their cottage on Seneca
Lake. Mr. Cooper is survived by a daughter-in-law, Sandra M. Cooper of
Wellsboro, PA; sister, Marrietta Stebbins of Williamsport, PA; grandchildren,
Gary E. and Amy Cooper II, James F. and Debbi Cooper, both of Wellsboro,
PA; and four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Anna,
and a son, Gary E. Cooper. Friends may call on Tuesday, May 24, 2005 from
6 to 8 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., Wellsboro, PA. Funeral
Services will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the funeral
home with Kristi Webster officiating . Interment will be in the Middlebury
Union Cemetery.
COOPER
Joseph Cooper Dies - Well-Known Little Marsh Resident Died of Heart
Disease
Joseph Cooper, 78 years old, landowner and business man, widely known
over this section of the state, died of heart trouble at this home in Little
Marsh at 2:20 o'clock Wednesday morning September 23rd. Funeral services
in charge of Rev. John Rosengrant were held at the home on Saturday.
Pre-eminently a self-made man, Joseph Cooper was born in Chatham township,
March 2, 1853 and from the age of 12 years made his way in the world without
the advantages of early schooling. When he was 17 years old, Joe
Cooper, as he was best known, entered upon a farming career. Successful
in agriculture he soon became the owner of many hundreds of acres of Chatham
township farm lands. For more than 30 years Mr. Cooper shipped cattle
and produce to the New York City markets, with financial success proportionate
to his efforts to give service. On July 9, 1870, he married Helen
Mosher, a daughter of Charles A. and Lucy (Garner) Mosher of Clymer township.
With Mrs. Cooper, he was active in the church and social affairs in the
community of Little Marsh and Chatham Township. Surviving are his
wife; a daughter, Mrs. Lelia Davis, of Little Marsh, and her children -
Joe, Harry and Mrs. Gladys Clark; two sisters, Mrs. Dana Learn of Nelson,
and Mrs. Ella Dennis, of West Bingham, Bradford County; a half-brother,
Ren Cooper, of Knoxville; two grandsons, Arland Cooper, of Knoxville and
Lawrence Cooper, of Danville, and a nephew, Seward Wattles, of Little Marsh.
Joseph Cooper was an outstanding Tioga countian. Typical of a land
owning, trading class that is rapidly passing, he brought much in the line
of successful farming and trading to Tioga County. His presence will
be missed. An active Republican for many, many years, a supervisor
and a school director of Chatham Township; Mr. Cooper was also a member
of the I.O.O.F. and of the Grange.
COOPER Nathaniel
Wellsboro Agitator - October 30, 1940
Nathaniel Cooper, aged 75 years, died Wednesday, Oct. 23, at his home
at Wellsboro Junction. He was born in Bradford, son of Burdick and
Martha Hastings Cooper and is survived by his widow; two sons, Raymond,
of Wellsboro Junction, and Thomas, of Wellsboro, and a brother Edward,
of Sabinsville. He was am employee of the New York Central Railroad,
retiring in 1935. Prayer services were conducted at the Bastian Funeral
Home Saturday and funeral services at the Keeneyville Methodist church,
Rev. Mr. DeGraw officiating; burial in the Keeneyville cemetery.
COOPER SARAH C. (SALLY)
SARAH C. BIESER
Sarah C. (Sally) Bieser, 87. of Little Marsh RR#4 died Sunday, February
16, 2003 at home. Born Sept. 30, 1915 in Chatham Township, she was
the daughter of Everett and Pearl Warren Cooper. She was the wife
of Walter R. (John) Bieser whom she married April 11, 1936. She was
a graduate of Westfield High School; a home-maker; member of the Jemison
Valley Bretheren-in-Christ Church; member and past matron of the Knoxville
Lodge #328 O.E.S., Knoxville, Preceding her in death were a son, Glenn
Bieser in 2001; brothers, Hasper, Cecil, Henry and Almond (Coop) Cooper.
Surviving besides her husband, are daughter and son-in-law Ira Steckenfinger
of Jersey Shore; daughter-in-law Viola Bieser of Middlebury Center; brother,
Earl Cooper of Middlebury Center; sister-in-law Marie Cooper of Tioga;
brother-in-law, Jim Carpenter of Westfield; five grandchildren; eight great
grandchildren; special friends, Leland and Laura Rouse and Arden and Betty
Sweet of Middlebury Center; several nieces and nephews. Family and
friends were invited to Sarah's Life Celebration on Wednesdfay, Feb. 19
at the Little Marsh Methodist Church/Services followed with pastor Beth
Stutler and pastor Jay Morris officiating. Burial was made at Middlebury
Union Cemetery. Memorial may be made to the Little Marsh United Methodist
Memorial Fund, Little Marsh, Pa, 16935 or to the Jemison Valley Bretheren-in-Christ
Church, R.R., Westfield, Pa. 16950. Arrangements were handled by
the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home," Wellsboro.
CORNELL Mary
Tioga County Courthouse book 1 118 line 42
Mary Cornell d. 8/15/1904 31y 3m 26d teacher born and died Chatham
- indegestion 2weeks - buried Keeneyville parents Charles and Esther Cornell
CORWIN Charles S
Wellsboro Agitator - October 23, 1929
Charles Corwin, aged 74 years, died Oct. 15, at the home of his son,
George Corwin, at Crookedcreek. He is survived by his son and one
brother, Henry Corwin, of Wellsboro, and three grandchildren, Mary Corwin
and Doris and Pauline Jackson, of Corning. The funeral was held Friday,
Rev. Mr. Crippen officiating; burial in the Keeneyville cemetery.
CORWIN Charles S
Wellsboro Agitator - October 23, 1929
Crookedcreek, Oct. 21 - Charles S. Corwin died at the home of his son,
October 15, aged 74 years, 6 months and 13 days. He is survived by
one son, George, of Crookedcreek, and one daughter, Mrs. Henry Jackson,
of Corning, and three grandchildren. One son, Perry, and daughter,
Mary, deceased. One brother, Henry, of Wellsboro, also survives.
He was born in Farmington in 1855 and always lived near that place.
He was a member of the Middlebury First M. E. church. The funeral
was held in the Baptist church at Holiday, Rev. Orey Crippen, pastor, officiating,
assisted by Rev. R. F. Sipley, pastor of the C. & M. A. church; burial
in the Keeneyville cemetery. Those from out of town who attended
the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Will Hotchkiss and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence
Hotchkiss, of Cortland, N.Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Archie Niles, of Addison Hill;
Mr. and Mrs. Elton Hotchkiss, of Elmira; Mrs. W. F. Eastwood, of Cuba,
N.Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jackson and children, of Corning.
COSTLEY EDNA G.
Wellsboro Gazette, Tioga, PA -- Wednesday, September 8, 1999, Pg 7
Edna G. Cummings, 88 of Chatham Township died Sunday, Sept 5, 1999
at the Green Home, Wellsboro. Born May 5, 1911 in Locey Creek, she
was the daughter of Raymond and Helen Short Costley. She was a lifelong
resident of Middlebury Center area and she helped her husband operate the
farm on Butler Hill for many years. Preceding her in death was her
husband, Ross L. Cummings, on Feb. 11, 1982. Surviving are nephews,
Ronald Costley of Wellsboro, Maynard Costley of Orlando, Fla., Arland Costley
of Wellsboro, Leonard Costley of Wellsboro and Leon Costley of Winter Garden,
Fla.,; niece, Cornelia Scarborough of Wellsboro; and several great nieces
and great nephews. Friends may call at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral
Home, 139 Main St., Wellsboro, on Thursday, Sept. 9 from 10 am to 11am.
Funeral services will be held there Thursday Sept. 9 at 11am with the Rev.
Eugene A. Charsky officiating. Burial will be made at Middlebury
Union Cemetery.
COSTLEY Ernest Hugh
Wellsboro Agitator - June 6, 1945
Ernest Hugh Costley, aged 24 years, of Middlebury, died at the Blossburg
hospital following injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident at Lawrenceville.
He was born Oct. 24, 1921, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Costley. He
was employed by the New York Central and was a member of the Shortsville
Baptist Church. His widow, nee Helen Hancy, parents and a sister,
Mrs. Ross Cummings, of Knoxville; two brothers, Clyde, of Broughton Hollow,
and Leon of Antrim; two aunts, Mrs. Bordone Davis and Mrs. Ida Kenyon,
of Middlebury; several nieces and nephews, survive. The funeral was
held May 31 at the Shortsville Baptist church; burial in Middlebury.
COSTLEY Leroy
Wellsboro Agitator – September 21, 1927
Death of Leroy Costley
Little Marsh, Sept. 19 - Leroy Costley, son of Levi and Betsy Costley,
was born in Deerfield, June 6, 1851, one of seven brothers. He died
at his home, Sept. 17, 1927. He was married to Ida Keeney Oct. 3,
1876, who with one son ,Raymond, and four grandchildren survive him; funeral
was held at Chatham Valley on Tuesday, Rev. Peacock, officiating; interment
in the Keeneyville cemetery.
COSTLEY RAYMOND WILLIAM
Wellsboro Agitator - December 31, 1953
Raymond Costley, 75, Middlebury RD 1, died Monday, December 28, 1953,
in the Blossburg State Hospital. He was born Jan. 13, 1878, the son
of Leroy and Ida Keeney Costley, Middlebury Township. Surviving are
his wife, Helen, two sons, Leon, of Antrim and Clyde of Wellsboro RD 1
and one daughter, Mrs. Edna Cummings, Knxoville RD 1. Services will
be at 3 p.m. Thursday from the funeral home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro.
The Rev. Elmer Pitcher will officiate and burial will be in Middlebury
Union Cemetery.
CRAMPTON ADELINE “ADDIE”
Wellsboro Agitator - April 18, 1923
--Mrs. Adeline Thompson, aged 71 years, died Monday morning.
She was born at Warwick, N.J., Feb. 14, 1852, a daughter of William H.
and Phebe Curran Crampton. The funeral will be held this afternoon;
interment at Keeneyville.
CRAMPTON JAMES D.
Wellsboro Agitator - September 2, 1925
--James Crampton, aged 76 years, formerly of Keeneyville, died Aug.
27, at the Tioga County Home. The funeral was held Sunday, burial
at Keeneyville.
CRAMPTON Myra
Wellsboro Agitator - November 23, 1932
Mrs. Eugene French, aged 49 years, died Monday at the state hospital
at Danville. She is survived by her husband. The funeral will
be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at Keeneyville; burial in the Keeneyville
cemetery.
CRAMPTON SABRINA
Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA--Wednesday, June 10, 1908
Mrs. Allen Mosher, of Little Marsh, Chatham Twp., was drowned in a
rainbarrel last Wednesday morning. Some time ago she suffered a stroke
of apoplexy which partially paralyzed one side. It is thought that she
was working about the house and went out on the side porch and attempted
to dip some water from the barrel when she became dizzy or lost her balance
and fell into the barrel. At the time of the accident her husband was away
from home and her body was not discovered until he returned. Mrs. Mosher
was 67 years of age. She was a mother of Mrs. D C Avery and a sister of
Mrs. Addie Thompson of Wellsboro.
CRAMPTON WILLIAM HENRY
Wellsboro Agitator - April 19, 1911
William H. Crampton, aged 67 years, of Chatham, committed suicide Monday
morning, by hanging himself. He had been a great sufferer of rheumatism
for some time, and despondency over his hopeless physical condition so
preyed upon his mind that he determined to end his misery. He went
to the barn shortly before noon and when members of his family went to
the barn not long after, Mr. Crampton's lifeless body was found hanging
by a strap from a beam. Coroner Secor, of Westfield, was summoned,
but deemed an inquest unnecessary. Mr. Crampton is survived by his
wife and seven daughters, three brothers, James, of Wellsboro; Norman,
of Knoxville, and John, of Binghamon, and one sister, Mrs. Addie Thompson,
of Wellsboro.
CUMMINGS - Mrs. Alice C. Keeney, 89, of RD#2, Middlebury Center, died Friday, Feb. 29, 1987, in the Green Home, Wellsboro. Her husband, Seymour B. Keeney, died in 1975. Born at Middlebury Center July 12, 1897, she was a daughter of Gordon C. and Jayne Button Cummings. Mrs. Keeney was a member of Middlebury Baptist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Fred [Ruth] Elliott of Middletown, and Mrs. Robert [Marleia] Owens of Horseheads, NY; four sons, Erwin W. of Daytona Beach, FL, Bud C. and Jordan B., both of Middlebury Center, and A. Paige of Mansfield; nine grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral was held Sunday at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro. Burial was in Middlebury Union Cemetery, Middlebury Township. The Rev. James Snyder, her pastor, officiated.
EDNA O. CUMMINGS, age 87, of the Green Home, Wellsboro, PA, died January 14, 1997 at the Green Home. She was born October 23, 1909 in Middlebury Township, the daughter of the late L. W. and Olaf Bryant Cummings. She was a retired employee of Corning Glass Works, former Wellsboro Division, where she received her 50 year pin in 1993. She was a member of the Wellsboro United Methodist Church, a member of the Mary Wells Chapter No. 452 O.E.S., Wellsboro, PA, and a former member of the Rebekah Lodge, Wellsboro, PA. She is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Roy W. and Margaret Cummings, Troy, PA; brother-in-law, Arthur Lofgren, Wellsboro, PA; a very special friend, Pat Whittle, Wellsboro, PA; several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister; Nina Lofgren in 1993, and a brother, Ralph Cummings, in 1942. Friends may call at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA on Saturday, January 18, 1997 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. with the funeral service there at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. John Halderman, her pastor, officiating. There will be an Eastern Star Service Saturday, January 18, 1997 at 1:45 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial in Middlebury Union Cemetery. Family will provide flowers. If desired, memorials may be sent to a charity of one’s choice or to the Green Free Library, Main Street, Wellsboro, PA in her memory. –Elmira Star Gazette.
CUMMINGS Lloyd G. Age 82, of Tioga, PA, died on Tuesday, September 19, 2006, in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. He was born on November 12, 1923 in Tioga, PA, a son of the late Earl D. and Myrtie (Stratton) Cummings. Lloyd was preceded in death by his wife, Jerry Lee Cummings. Lloyd was a 1941 graduate of the Tioga Consolidated High School. He served as a Chief Warrant Officer 3 in the U.S. Army and was in World War II and the Vietnam War. Lloyd was a founding member of the Sergeant Christopher M. Pusateri Chapter of the 82nd Airborne Division Association (all airborne). Lloyd is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, James and Connie Cummings of York, PA; a brother and sister-in-law, Col. Eldon L. and Maria del Carmen Cummings of Middlebury Center, PA; three granddaughters and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and his wife, he was predeceased by five brothers, Minor, Warren, Edward, Earl, Charles "Gurd" Cummings; and two sisters, Matie Cummings and Irene Maston. Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, September 25, 2006, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 26, 2006, at 6 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Of Tioga, Church St., Tioga, PA. Burial will be in Middlebury Union Cemetery, Middlebury Twp. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Lloyd's name to the 82nd Airborne Association Educational Fund, PO Box 65089, Fayetteville, NC 28306-5089, or the American Legion Scholarship Endowment Fund PA Dept. Headquarters, PO Box 2324, Harrisburg, PA 17105-2324.
CUMMINGS –NINA G. LOFGREN, 79, of Wellsboro, PA died Thursday, October 21, 193 at her residence. She was born March 12, 1914 in Wellsboro, PA, the daughter of the late Lee W. and Alaf Bryant Cummings. A resident of Wellsboro for the past 60 years, she was a caseworker for the State of Pennsylvania in the Public Assistance Office in Wellsboro for over 20 years. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Arthur F. Lofgren; daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia D. and Ted C. Cedarstrand, Ridgewood, NY, Joan E and John R. Gosnell, Lima, OH; brother, Roy Cummings, Troy, PA; sister, Edna Cummings, Wellsboro, PA; four grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Arthur F. Lofgren Jr. Funeral services were held at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home in Wellsboro on October 24 with the Rev. Dr. Robert K. Greer officiating and burial to be at Middlebury Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 130 Main St., Wellsboro, PA. –Troy Gazette-Register.
CURTISS EVAH M
Nov. 29, 1944
Mrs. Eva Reagan, of Elmira, died Nov. 22, at St. Joseph's Hospital
in Elmira. She was the daughter of Mrs. George Hastings, of Knoxville,
and is survived by her husband and one sister, Mrs. Eugene Miller, of Knoxville,
and one nephew, William Miller.
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