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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. |
ANDREWS HARVEY
Tioga Co. Agitator - Jan 22, 1868
Harvey Andrews - On Sunday, Jan. 5, at his residence in Nelson, Tioga
Co, Pa., after a short and painful illness, Harvey Andrews, in the 67th
year of his age.
BLACKWELL ENOCH ARDEN
Enoch A. Blackwell, 93, of 103 Close Ave., Elkland, died Sunday, March
1, 1992, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born June
13, 1898, in Nelson, he was the son of Enoch Charles and Philine Preston
Blackwell. During his early years in Elkland he was secretary-treasurer
of the Osceola Home for Children. He was one of the founding members of
the American Legion and a charter member of the Elkland Lions Club. He
was one of the oldest living members of Beechers Island Presbyterian Church,
Nelson. He was the oldest living native of Nelson; the oldest living member
and past master of Osceola Lodge #421 F. & A.M. In 1926 he was secretary
treasurer of Nelson Dairy Co., later chief clerk of Nestles Food Co., of
Lawrenceville, and eventually chief clerk and treasurer of Standard Oil,
Elmira, N.Y. In 1922 he became secretary treasurer of Bostick Ford Motor
Co., Lawrenceville. In 1925 he went to work for Pattison National Bank
Elkland as assistant cashier later he became cashier assistant vice president.
When Pattison National Bank merged with Citizen and Northern Bank he was
elected vice-president and director. He retired from Citizens and Northern
Bank, remaining on the board of directors as an emerti. He was preceded
in death by his wife, Cora M. Blackwell, Feb. 2 1987 Surviving are
one son an daughter-in-law, Enoch Dellivan and Teas Blackwell, of Hamden,
Conn.; one daughter and son-in-law, Mariam and Earl Bliss, of Liberty;
one daughter, Caroline Mae Gale, of Littleton, N.H.; 10 grandchildren;
14 great-grandchildren. Calling hours were held Tuesday, March 3, at the
Kenyon Funeral Home Inc., Elkland. Services were held Wednesday, March
4 at the funeral home. The Rev. Bert More and the Rev. Paul Wilcox officiated.
Burial was made at Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, The family provided the flowers.
Memorial donations may be made to Beechers Island Presbyterian. Church,
Nelson.
BLACKWELL ENOCH CHARLES
Enoch C. Blackwell, proprietor of Blackwell's Mills, of Nelson, died
at 11:20 o'clock October 30 1927 Sunday night, at the Sayre hospital. He
had been a patient at the hospital for three weeks. Born in Nelson,
60 years ago, Mr. Blackwell had for many years taken an outstanding part
in borough affairs Several times he had been elected to village offices
and at the time of his death was assessor. He was a prominent member of
the Masonic fraternity. Surviving his death are his wife, Mrs. Lena Preston
Blackwell, and two sons Enoch Blackwell, of Elkland, Pa, and Preston Blackwell
Of Nelson, and one daughter, Ruth Blackwell at home the funeral will be
held at 2 O’clock Wednesday afternoon burial in the nelson cemetery. The
Elkland Lodge F &A.M will have charge of the services at the grave
BLISS LYMAN
Wellsboro Agitator – November 6, 1907
--Mr. Lyman Bliss, a lifelong resident of Nelson, died at his home
in that borough on Monday, October 28, aged 61 years. He was born
in Milan, N.Y. He served during the Civil War in the 207th Regt,
Pa Vols., and was a member of Nelson Post, G. A. R. He is survived
by four sons and four daughters: George, of Painted Post, N.Y.; Lyman,
of Gang Mills, N.Y.; Leon, of Academy Corners, Pa.; and Newell, of Farmington;
Mrs. May Buck and Mrs. Mildred Bailey, of Painted Post, N.Y.; and Miss
Lily Finch, of Nelson. Funeral services were held last Wednesday
at the Nelson Presbyterian church; Rev. G. H. Goodrich and Rev. Mr. Colclough
officiating; burial in the Nelson cemetery.
BOTTOM - From: ksarber@redcreek.net (Kathy
Sarber)
Village Saddened and Shocked by Passing of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bottom
Two of Elkland’s Oldest Citizens Found Dead in Bed Last Thursday
Afternoon
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bottom of Elkland were found dead in bed at 5:30 p.m., Thursday by representatives of the Kenyon Funeral Home and Police Office Crane. According to Coroner Harry Williams the death was caused by carbon monoxide poisoning. The aging couple had been missing by neighbors since, January 1st., but since it was believed that they were visiting a son, Gordon, residing in Buffalo, no effort was made to investigate their absence. Charles Norton, a close fried of the old people, in recovering from illness, refused to believe that the Bottoms had journeyed to Buffalo, without advising him. Examining the exterior of the Bottom home he noted the screen doors, both front and rear, were hiked from the inside. He then confirmed his suspicions by telephoning the son in Buffalo, who revealed that he had no word from his parents in some time. Mr. Norton then called police officer Crane, who forced entrance of the E. Main St., home, accompanied by Morticians Thorne Kenyon and Charles Kenyon, and friends Charles Fisk and Kenneth Coleman. The bodies of Mr. and Mrs. Bottom were found in a down stairs bedroom, in which an open gas fire was still flaming. An accumulation of unread newspapers upon the porch indicated the deaths took place on or about January 1st. The bodies were removed to the Kenyon Funeral Home. Fred Bottom was born, August 29, 1869 in Farmington Township and spent his entire life in the vicinity of the Cowanesque Valley. One of the valleys oldest residents, he helped lay the road bed, between Elkland and Cowanesque for the Fall Brook Railroad (now the N.Y.C.) and at the time of his death was a valued employee of the Elkland Leather Co. A double funeral service was conducted at the Kenyon Funeral Home, the Rev. Frank Russell officiating. Mr. Bottom was buried at Nelson, Saturday and Mrs. Bottom at Tioga, Sunday.
CADY EVA MARIA
Aged Nelson Lady Completes Life's Work. Death Comes Tuesday Afternoon.
Eva McGORY is called by Death. - Mrs. Eva Maria McGORY, widow of George
McGORY late of Nelson, Pa., died Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Ernest BAILEY in Farmington, aged 78 years. She was born in Ansonia,
Pa., July 4, 1861, the daughter of Henry W. and Jerusha EATON CADY, and
had spent most of her life near Nelson, Pa. She leaves the following children,
Mrs. Olga COATES, of Nelson; Grove McGORY of Corning, R. D. 1; and Mrs.
Claire LEARN of Shinglehouse, Pa., Four grandchildren, Mrs. Ernest BAILEY,
Tioga; Mrs. Santos GAIARDI of Corning; Mrs. Hugh HEALY, Nelson, and Claire
LEARN, Jr., Shinglehouse and five great grandchildren. The funeral will
be at the home of Ernest BAILEY in Farmington, Friday at 2 p.m., interment
at the Nelson cemetery. Rev. Roland OSGOOD of the Nelson Methodist Church
will officiate. Submitted by Patricia Warren
CADY EVA MARIA
January 11, 1940
Mrs. Eva Maria McGory
Nelson - The death of Mrs. Eva Maria McGory, 78, widow of George McGory,
of Nelson occurred Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest
Bailey, of Farmington. Mrs. McGory was born in Ansonia, July 4, 1861,
the daughter of Henry W. and Jerusha Eaton Cady. Most of her life
had been spent in Nelson. Surviving are the following children, Mrs.
Olga Coates, of Nelson; Grove McGory, of Corning, R. D.; Mrs. Claire Learn,
of Shinglehouse; also four grandchildren. Funeral services will be
held from the Bailey home in Farmington tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Rev. Roland Osgood, pastor of the Methodist church will officiate;
burial will be made in the Nelson cemetery.
CADY EVA MARIA
Wellsboro Gazette
Mrs. Eva Maria McGory, aged 78 years, widow of George McGory, of Nelson,
died Jan. 9 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bailey in Farmington.
She was born at Ansonia, July 4, 1861, daughter of Henry W. and Jerusha
Eaton Cady. Most of her life had been spent in Nelson. Surviving
are the following children: Mrs. Olga Coates, of Nelson; Grove McGory,
of Corning, R. D. 1; Mrs. Claire Learn, of Shinglehouse; four grandchildren:
Mrs. Ernest Bailey, of Tioga, R. D.; Mrs. Santo Diguardi, of Corning; Mrs.
Hugh Healey, of Nelson, and Claire Learn, Jr. , of Shinglehouse, and five
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, Rev. Roland
Osgood officiating; burial at Nelson.
CAMPBELL Eleanor
Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA--Wednesday, March 2,1910
Mrs Eleanor Bosard died at the home of her daugter, Mrs Charles Mowrey,
on Feb. 16, of bronchial pnewmonia. She had been in very poor health for
several years, but had been confined to her bed only 2 days. Had she lived
until April, she would have been 82 years old. Mrs Bosard had lived in
Nelson and vicinity all her life.....she had been a widow for 46 years,
residing with her 3 children. She is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs Charles
Mowrey of Farmington and Mrs Anna Owlett of Osceola, ...2 sisters: Mrs
Phebe Hoyt of Nelson and Mrs Jane Tubbs of Osceola. The funeral was held
in the Presbytrian church and burial in the Nelson cemetery....
CARPENTER - Madge Gee Preston
Gee Hollow, Pa | Madge Gee Preston, age 86, of Gee Hollow, PA, passed
away on Friday, September 24, 2004, at Arnot-Ogden Medical Center, Elmira,
NY. She was born July 30, 1918 in Burdett, NY, the daughter of Millard
and Ruth Tracy Carpenter. She was a homemaker. She was a graduate of the
Elmira Business Institute. Madge loved her family and enjoyed entertaining
friends in her home. She had many friends at their winter home in Haines
City, FL. She enjoyed playing cards and pampering her feline friend, "Charlie".
Madge is survived by her husband, Cassius Preston. Daughter; Barbara Ball.
Son and daughter-in-law; Richard and Martha Gee. Daughter-in-law; Sally
Gee. (All of Lawrenceville, PA.) Daughter; Lucinda Frye, of Florence, KY.
Son and daughter-in-law; Fred and Nancy Preston, of Dallas, TX. Daughter
and son-in-law; Cindy and Walter Fisher, of Lawrenceville, PA. Grandchildren,
Bradley Ball; Jamison and Robert Colegrove; Shari and Kevin Hugic; Kim
and Jim Myers; Roger and Virginia Gee; Susette and Doug Besley; Rebekah
and Taurus Leihgeber; Audrey Preston; Fred and Kim Preston; Christine and
Bob Reed; Robin Preston; Ronnie and Stacy Rice; Mike and Tina Rice, and
Buffy and Danny Jacobs. Sisters; Helen Hammond, of Watkins Glen, NY, and
Grace Gaige, of Burdett, NY. Also several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Madge was preceded in death by son; Philip Gee. Grandson; Brian Gee. Son,Thomas
Preston, and first husband of 39 years, Howard Gee. Family and friends
are invited to call at the family home on Gee Hollow Road, Saturday, from
2 - 7 P.M., and Sunday from 12 - 2 P.M. Funeral services will be conducted
at 2:00 P.M., immediately following the visitation. Rev. Larry O'Dell officiating.
Burial will be in Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, PA. The family will provide
flowers. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Lawrenceville
Ambulance Assn. and St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, in Memphis,
TN. Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc.
CHILSON
Chilson, Max J. age 77 of Nelson, Pa., Saturday, December 24, 1977
at the Green Home in Wellsboro, Pa. Friends may call at the Charles L.
Kenyon Funeral Home in Elkland, Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and
where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. Rev. Carol Ames officiating.
Burial Nelson Cemetery. Survivors, wife, Natalie; one son, Wynn of Addison,
N.Y.; three daughters, Mrs. Raymond (Paula) Barr of Clearwater, Fla., Mrs.
Robert (Jeanette) Mendias of Los Gatos, Calif., Mrs. Charles (Pete) Kay
Miller of Nelson, Pa.; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; stepchildren,
Carter Chilson of Liverpool, N.Y., Mrs. Glenn (Gail) Petersoin of Meadville,
Pa., Keith Chilson of Cochranton, Pa., Jon chilson of Daytona Beach, Fla.;
eight step-grandchildren. He was a member of Beechers Island Presbyterian
Church where he was an elder and trustee; member of Osceola Lodge No. 421
F&AM for 47 years; member of Nelson cemetery Asso. member of Alert
Grange. He was a foreman at Elkland leather Company for 28 years.
CLARK - Here is an obituary from
the August 16, 1906 issue of "The Elkland Journal"
Death of John C. Campbell - John C. Campbell, whose death occurred
at his home inSecond street on Friday, August 10th, brief mention of which
was made in the JOURNAL of last week, was a well known and esteemed resident
of Elkland. His illness extended back about two years, and for the past
five weeks he had been confined to his bed. The most skillful medical treatment
was given and everything was done that earthly friends could do, but of
no avail. He is survived by a widow and four children: Mrs. A. E. Jones,
Miss Rena, Clyde and Mildred Campbell, all of Elkland, and two brothers,
E. B. Campbell of Nelson and Joseph Campbell of Michigan. John C. Campbell
was the eleventh child of a family of twelve. He was a son of James and
Mary Campbell and was born at Nelson, March 22, 1850. On December 25, 1873,
he married Harriet Clark. Forty years of his life was spent at his birthplace,
but for the past sixteen years he has resided at Elkland. The deceased
was converted three years ago and united with the Methodist Church of this
place. The funeral was held at his late home Monday, August 13, and was
attended by a large concourse of relatives and sympathetic friends. The
floral offerings were many and beautiful. The services were conducted by
Rev. W. F. Wells, Rev. W. H. Henderson, of Addison, and Rev. D. L. Pitts,
of Painted Post. Appropriate selections were rendered by the choir. The
interment was at Nelson. The casket bearers were nephews of the deceased
and were as follows: T. C. Campbell, James Parks, Horace Daniels, Frank
D. Selph, John Kemp, and Otis Clark. Those in attendance from out of town
were: Mr. and Mrs. Horace Daniels, Penn Yan; Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Campbell,
Knoxville; Mr. and Mrs. James Park Harrison Valley; Rev. D. L. Pitts and
wife, Painted Post; J. D. Campbell, M. B. Seely, Mrs. E. C. Blackwell,
Mrs. Lockwood Preston, Nelson; Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Johnson, David Kem and
sons, Harry, John and Bert, Farmington. Sharon Elliott
CLEVELAND Kathryn
TAYLOR Kathryn Age 91, of Hickory, NC, passed away March 26, 2006 at
Kindred Hospital, Greensboro, NC. She was born Sept. 26, 1914 in White
Deer, PA, the daughter of Grover and Pearl Ball Cleveland. She was a homemaker
and was loved by all who knew or met her. She is survived by daughter,
Barbara Lee, Hickory, NC; granddaughters, Brenda Hedrick, Hickory, NC,
Sally (Charles) Gross, Boston, MA; grandson, Timothy (Lori) Lee, Waynesville,
NC; great-grandchildren, Timothy Hedrick, Michael Hedrick, Stephen Hedrick,
Adam Hedrick, Leah Gross, Cori Gross, David Gross, Paul Gross, Jacob Searight,
Adam Searight; three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death
by her husband, Capie Taylor; sister, Rachel Surine; brother, Harvey Ball;
and son, Harlow Gee Jr. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral
Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, PA, Friday, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. where funeral
services will be held following calling hours at 3:00 p.m. Rev. Larry O'Dell
officiating. Burial will be in Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, PA.
COATES WILLIAM T
COATES - William Coates, Nelson, PA - The funeral of William COATES
was held at the late home Saturday at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Carl VanDerBURG
officiating. Burial was made in the Nelson Cemetery. Bearers were Hugh
HEALY, Ernest BAILEY, Santo Di GUARDIA, Clair LEARN, Jr., Preston BLACKWELL,
and George ELDRED. Among those from out of town attending were: Lou DOTY,
Elmira, N.Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Frank COATES, Horseheads; Mr. and Mrs. Santo
DiGUARDI, Philip DiGUARDI, N. L. EATON, Mr. and Mrs. George ELDRED, Mrs.
William ELDRED, all of Corning; Mr. and Mrs. Byron CHURCHILL, Keeneyville;
Ehle H. BOOM, Keeneyville; Mr. and Mrs. Sidney MORSE, Mrs. Edith SMITH,
Presho; Mrs. C. C. Edwards, St. Petersburg, Fla. Mr. and Mrs. HOLDEN, Woodhull;
William LEWIS, Sr., Mrs. William LEWIS, Jr., Mrs. Timothy TRAIN, Mrs. Dolly
RIAL, Michael Finnegan, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley BEBOUT, all of Addison. Mr.
and Mrs. Ernest BAILEY and family, Cato, N.Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Hugh HEALY
and son, William of West Caton; Mr. and Mrs. Gorve McGORY, Caton; Mr. and
Mrs. Clair LEARN, Lafayette, Pa.; Miss Madeline LEARN, Lafayette, Pa.;
Mr. and Mrs. Clair LEARN, Jr., and son, Allen, Shinglehouse. Mr. and Mrs.
Ray COATES, E. W. COATES, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Surina, Mrs. Diantha HOOD,
Mr. and Mrs. G. B. KNAPP, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. BLACKWELL, all of Elkland.
Submitted by Patricia Warren
COLE ALICE
Wellsboro Agitator - March 10, 1937
Mrs. Lafayette Thomas - Mrs. Alice M. Thomas, wife of Lafayette Thomas,
died at her home in Tuscarora, Monday at 5 a.m. She was the daughter
of Harrison Cole, and was born May 8, 1883, in Harrison Valley, where she
resided until her marriage 32 years ago. Since then they had resided
in Lawrenceville, Lindley, Addison and in Tuscarora. She was a member
of the Nelson Methodist church. Besides her husband, she is survived
by nine children: Mrs. Lena Van Orsdale, of Woodhull; Mrs. Iva Simons,
of Addison; Mrs. Nellie Warfle, of Middlebury; Mrs. Gertrude Lewis, of
Corning; Mrs. Flossie Gage, of Addison; Guy, Wilbur, Paul and Donald, of
Tuscarora; two sisters, Mrs. Maggie Dorland, of Johnson City; Mrs. Emma
Thomas of Knoxville; 11 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be held Thursday at 2 p.m.; burial in the Nelson cemetery.
COLE GRACE E.
Grace E. VANZILE, 85, of 208 Buffalo Street, Elkland, died at home
Wednesday morning, January 12th, 1972. She had been residing
with her daughter, Mrs. Doris Russell at the Buffalo Street address. Calling
hours will be held there Friday afternoon from 2 to 4 o’clock and from
7 to 9 in the evening. Funeral services will be held there Saturday afternoon
at 2 o’clock with the Rev. Frank Russell of the Elkland Good News Mission
officiating. Burial will be made in the Nelson Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
the family requests that contributions be made to the Elkland Lions Club
for the blind. Mrs. VanZile was the widow of Stephen VanZile. She was born
on May 23rd 1886 the daughter of Sylveanus and Mary (Hallett)
Cole. In addition to Mrs. Russell, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs.
Curtis (Genevieve) Kroeger of Middletown, N.Y., four grandchildren and
four great-grandchildren.
COLE SYLVENUS C.
Wellsboro Agitator Wed. Feb. 15, 1933
Nelson, Feb. 9 - Sylvenus C. Cole, aged 73 years, a lifelong resident
of this place, died at is home Wednesday night after an illness which has
confined him to his bed for two years. Mr. Cole was born at Osceola,
April 3, 1860, son of Sylvenus and Amanda Noble Cole. He married
Mary Hallet, of Nelson, who survives with two daughters, Mrs. Stephen Van
Zile and Miss Ethel Cole, of Elkland; two sisters, Mrs. Edward Thomas,
of Knoxville, and Mrs. Lafe Thomas, of Addison Hill, and four grandchildren,
Clifford and Doris Van Zile, of Elkland; Genevieve Van Zile of Middletown,
N.Y. and Mrs. Evelyn Covette, of Elkland, and one great-grandchild, Juanita
Covette. The funeral was held Saturday at the Presbyterian church
in Nelson, Rev. Kenneth Baker, of Ulysses, officiating; burial at Nelson.
CRUM
Crum, Mary F. age 86, of Rd Nelson, Pa., Saturday, February 23, 1974
at the Van Zile Nursing Home, Cowanesque, Pa. calling hours Monday from
7 to 9 p.m. at the Parkhurst Memorial Presbyterian Church, Elkland, Pa.
funeral and committal services at the church Tuesday at 2 p.m. Rev. Peter
Hill. Burial Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, Pa. Arrangements by the Charles L.
Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, Pa. survived by several nieces and nephews.
DALEY EDNA
Edna VANZILE, Funeral services for Mrs. Edna Van Zile of R.D. 2 Woodhull,
N.Y. were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Kenyon Funeral Home
in Elkland. She died at the St. Joseph Hospital in Elmira, N.Y. on Wednesday,
February 2nd, 1972. She was 52 years old and an employee of
Corning Glass Works. The family received callers at the funeral home Friday
afternoon and evening. Rev. Byron V. Berry, pastor of the Elkland United
Methodist Church, officiated at the Saturday services. Burial was made
in the Nelson Cemetery. Mrs. Van Zile was a native of Galeton, born
on April 17th, 1919, the daughter of David and Flora Mae (Button)
Daley. She is survived by the following: husband, Charles of Corning, N.Y.,
sons, Charles D. Van Zile of R.D. 1 Elkland, Elwin E. Van Zile of R.D.
2 Tioga, Harry E. Van Zile of Mann Hill Road, Tioga; daughters; Mrs. Franklin
(Doris) Surine of Corning, N.Y., Mrs. Richard (Dorlene) Young of Tioga,
Mrs. Joseph (Edna) Bacon of Wellsburg, N.Y.; brothers, Leon Daley, Henry
Daley, David Daley, all of Galeton; sisters, Mrs. Glen (Bessie) Carlin
of Nunda, N.Y., Mrs. Merle (Pearl) Dent of Galeton, Mrs. Arthur (Iva) Paul
of Galeton, Mrs. Thomas (Ellen) Dent of Galeton, and Mrs. Lester (Frances)
Main of Lakeville, N.Y., 17 grand children, 1 great grandchild, and several
nieces and nephews.
DATES - LILLIAN E. HEFFNER
Lillian E. Heffner, 85, of Tioga died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2001, at Robert
Packer Hospital, Sayre. Born Oct. 15, 1915, in Lawrence Township,
she was the daughter of Raymond and Lydia Bump Dates.
She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church, Lawrenceville.
Preceding her in death were her husband of 51 years, Benjamin, in 1986;
three sons, Phillip in 1961, Franklin in 1978 and Nolan in 1993; one son-in-law,
Ernest Lind in 1973; and two grandsons, Mark Stone in 1975 and George Losinger
in 1984. Surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law, Durwood and
Lucy Heffner of Coopers Plains, N.Y., Stephen and Mazie Heffner of Elkland
and Kevin and Rose Croft of Lawrenceville; eight daughters and sons-in-law,
Joanne and David Losinger of Wellsboro, Marilyn and Basil Smith of
Lawrenceville, Janice and Dennis Bliss of Tioga, Patricia VanOrder of Nelson,
Lydia and Roger Stone of Tioga, Hazel and Gary Morse of Law-renceville,
Jennifer and Brian Atkinson of Tioga and Mary and Edwin Steffen of Lawrenceville;
two daughters-in-law, Joyce Heffner of Lawrenceville and Ivalene Heffner
of Mansfield; one brother, Richard Dates of Bath, N.Y.; one sister, Margaret
Heffner of Lawrenceville; 43 grandchildren, 61 great-grandchildren
and one great-great-grandchild. Calling hours were held at the Wilston
Funeral Home, Mansfield, on Sunday, Jan. 21. Funeral services were
held there Monday, Jan. 22, with the Rev. Gary Weaver and the Rev.
William Lusk officiating. Burial was made at the Nelson Cemetery.
DAVIS - KELLEY
Arlene R. Age 77, of RR. #2, Lawrenceville, PA, passed away June 14,
2005 at her home after an extended illness. She was born in Lawrence Twp.,
PA, December 17, 1927, the daughter of Clark and Mildred Young Davis. She
was a homemaker. She is survived by husband, Marshall; son and daughter-in-law,
Larry and Leah Kelley, Lawrenceville, PA; daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda
and Tim Chilson, Mt. Jewett, PA; grandchildren, Amanda Simonds, Kelley
Chilson, Kourteney Chilson; brother, Donald Davis, Lawrenceville, PA; several
nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon
Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, PA, Wednesday, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. where
funeral services will be held Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Robert Shuey
officiating. Burial will be in Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, PA. Memorial donations
may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1948 E. 3rd St., Williamsport,
PA 17701
DAVIS - Celia S. FINCH, age 88,
of RD#1, Nelson, died on Saturday, Feb. 14, 1987, at the Soldiers and Sailors
Memorial Hospital at Wellsboro. She was born Feb. 3, 1899, in Nelson, the
daughter of Bert and Mariam MACK DAVIS. She was a member of the Nelson
United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, over a 50 year member
of the Alert Grange #905 of Nelson, a charter member of the Nelson Volunteer
Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, and past member of the Nelson Rebekah
Lodge. She is survived by sons, Marion FINCH of Silver Lake, NY, and Robert
FINCH of RD, Nelson; daughter, Mrs. Merle (Doris) LAMKIN, of South Byron,
NY; brother, Walter DAVIS of Albion, NY; two half brothers, Kenneth TAFT
of Hammondsport, NY and John TAFT of Tioga; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Warren
FINCH in 1972. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday at the Nelson
Methodist Church, Nelson, with the Rev. William R. LUSK officiating. Burial
in the Nelson Cemetery at Nelson. Submitted by Patricia Warren
DOAN Loren H.
Age 82, of 143 Capital Drive, Nelson, PA, passed away Sunday, April
15, 2007, at the Green Home, Wellsboro, PA. He was born February 26, 1925
in Deerfield Twp., PA, the son of Henry F. and Doris Chappell Doan. He
served with the Marine Corps in the South Pacific during World War II,
was a partner in Doan-Jacobson Chevrolet in Westfield, PA, car salesman
for Whitcomb Ford, Frank's Chevrolet and Schultz Motors. He served on the
Water and Sewer Authority for Nelson Twp., enjoyed racing stock cars on
local dirt tracks, had his pilots license and enjoyed flying, was a ham
radio operator (N30TN), enjoyed his computer and music, and playing his
trumpet. He was a member of the Club 63 and was the 2006 Elkland Area Chamber
of Commerce Honoree. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion, Moose
Lodge and the Osceola Lodge #421 F&AM. He is survived by his wife,
the former Alice Close, whom he married August 31, 1946; daughter and son-in-law,
Terril A. Doan and LaQuay Marks, Nelson, PA; granddaughter and fiance,
Lisa Enderle and Mark Rado, Cincinnati, OH; sisters and brothers-in-law,
Esther and Waldo Wood, RD, Knoxville, PA, Barbara and Gerome Learn, Cameron
Mills, NY, Mary Jane and Rex McGlaughlin, Knoxville, PA; sister and brother-in-law,
Mary Ann and Frank Timm, Palm City, FL; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Dean and Ernest. It was Loren's
request that there be no calling hours or funeral services. Interment will
be in Nelson Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Dialysis Services
of PA, 17 Tioga St., Wellsboro, PA 16901; or Valley Community Ambulance,
P.O. Box 280, Osceola, PA 16942; or a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements
are in care of the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, PA.
EATON Betsey
Wellsboro Agitator, Wednesday, March 30, 1932
Mrs. Betsy Rice aged 86 years of Nelson died Sunday at her home. She
was born in Tioga, September 17, 1845, daughter of Nathaniel and Betsy
Stonebrook Eaton. She was married to Luther Rice on June 8, 1869.
She was a member of the Methodist church. Besides her husband she leaves
a daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Doan at home, one sister, Mrs. Margaret
Hall of Hornell; two brothers, Clyde and James Eaton of Nelson. The funeral
will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Methodist church. Rev.
Isaac Peacock will officiate; burial at Nelson.
EVERSON - WAKLEY
Ora B. Age 85, of R.D. #2 Lawrenceville, PA, died Friday, July 29,
2005, at Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro, PA. She was born May 23,
1920 in Wellsburg, NY, the daughter of Charles and Ella Mae Harris Everson.
She was a homemaker. She attended the Tioga Presbyterian Church and she
was a member of the Tioga County Republican Women. She is survived by son
and daughter-in-law, James and Carol Wakley, Brockport, NY; daughters and
sons-in-law, Sandra and Charles Miles, R.D., Knoxville, PA, Mary E. and
Stuart Roe, Sr., R.D., Lawrenceville, PA; six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren,
several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard
L. "Pat" Wakley, in 1996. Family and friends are invited to call at the
Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., #214 West Main St., Elkland, PA, Sunday, from
2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where funeral services will be conducted Monday at 11:00
a.m., with Rev. Deborah Button officiating. Burial in Nelson Cemetery,
Nelson, PA. Memorial donations may be made to the Nelson Vol. Fire Dept.
in Ora's memory.
HERBERT FARR
Herbert Farr, age 81, of Tioga, formerly of
Lawrenceville, died Wednesday, June 20, 1973, at the Corning Hospital,
Corning, N.Y. Funeral was in the Lawrenceville Methodist Church,
Saturday at 2 p.m., with the Rev. John H. P. Strome and Rev. William Lusk
officiating. Burial was in Nelson Cemetery, Nelson. He is survived
by wife, Elva; sons, Paul Farr of Tioga, Russell Farr of Corning, Elwin
Farr of Wayne, N.Y.; Donald A. Farr of Lawrenceville; daughters, Mrs. Donald
(Ida) Burnside of Lawrenceville, Mrs. Robert (Emma) Cummings of Addison,
N.Y., Mrs. Richmond (Wanda) Putnam of Mansfield, brother, Coral Farr of
Mich.; sisters, Mrs. Blanche Johnson of Tioga, Mrs. Eva Smith of Knoxville,
Mrs. Bertha Hulslander of Lawrenceville; 24 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church
of Lawrenceville and a member of Lawrenceville Fire Dept.
FREEMAN Curry W., Sr. Age 80, of Taft Ave., Elkland, PA, passed away July 7, 2005. He was a former employee of Elkland Leather Co., A&P, and Lawrenceville Boro. Friends may call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, PA, Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where funeral services will be held Monday at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be in Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, PA.
FREEMAN - RATHBUN
Dorothy Age 87, formerly of Nelson, PA, passed away December 15, 2004,
at Three Rivers Health Care Center, Painted Post, NY. She was born July
19, 1917, the daughter of John and Mazie Freeman. She was a homemaker and
she worked for "37" years for Corning Glass Works. She is survived by sons
and daughters-in-law, Gary and Phyllis Rathbun, Bailey, NC, Dale and Bonnie
Rathbun, Olean, NY; daughters and sons-in-law, Norma and Paul Patterson,
Elkland, PA, Charlene and Walter Walburn, Wilson, NC; sons, John Rathbun,
Campbell, CA, Duane Rathbun, Corning, NY; daughter, Barbara Rathbun, Forksville,
PA; brother, Curry Freeman, Elkland, PA; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.
At the request of the family there will be no calling hours. Private funeral
services will be conducted at the family's convenience. Interment in Nelson
Beechers Island Cemetery. [is this same as Nelson Cemetery/] Memorials
may be made to the North Baptist Church, 127 Sly Avenue, Corning, NY, in
Dorothy's memory. Arrangements are in care of
PHILIP WM. ‘BILL’ GEE, age 53 of RD #2 Box 840, Lawrenceville, PA; died Sunday, August 3, 1997 in Bergen, NY, the result of a pickup truck accident. He was born March 26, 1944 the son of Howard T. and Madge A. Carpenter Gee. He was a rodeo stock contractor and sold and transported hay. He was a self-employed owner and operator trucker for 30 years. He also was a self-employed rancher raising beef/Brahmas and horses. He was co-owner of the Double EE Ranch Rodeo for 26 years; a member of the National Hay Association and the National Rifle Association. He was a 1962 graduate of Williamson High School. Survived by wife of 34 years, Sally M. Gee; son and daughter-in-law, Roger E. and Virginia L. Gee of RD Lawrenceville, PA; daughter and son-in-law, Susette E. and Douglas E. Besley, or RD, Lawrenceville, PA; grandsons, Dustin Leo Gee, Philip R. Gee, Roger Howard Gee, Nicholas Gee Besley; mother, Madge and Cassius Preston of RD, Lawrenceville, PA; brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Martha Gee of RD, Lawrenceville, PA; sisters, Barbara Ball of RD, Lawrenceville, PA, Lucinda Frye of Burlington, KY; several nieces, nephews and cousins; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Thomas and Marie Bruce of Tioga, PA; brother-in-law, Michael Fleming of Daggett, PA. Preceded in death by his father, Howard T. Gee; uncle and aunt, Leo and Isidore Gee; nephew, Brian A. Gee and father-in-law, Eugene K. Fleming. Friends are invited to call at the family home, Wednesday and Thursday at their convenience, where funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Harry Dow officiating. Burial in Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, PA. Memorials may be made to his grandchildren for their education. Arrangements by the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, PA. –Elmira Star Gazette.
HALLETT MARY C.
Wellsboro Agitator - March 21, 1945
Mrs. Mary C. Cole, of Nelson, died Friday evening. She is survived
by two daughters, Mrs. Grace VanZile, of Elkland; Mrs. Ethel Cole, of Elmira;
three brothers, James Hallett, E. W. Hallett, of Addison; William Hallett
,of Nelson; three grandchildren, Mrs. Curtis Kroeger, Middlebury; Mrs.
Doris Russell, of Elkland; Mrs. Evelyn Cevette, of Holyoke, Mass, and four
great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Rev. O.
Bruce Pickering, officiating; burial in the Nelson Cemetery.
HARRISON JOEL W.
Wellsboro Agitator – June 15, 1938
Joel Harrison died at the family home in Farmington, June 4.
He was born at Waterloo, in October, 1858. When a boy he moved with
his parents to Farmington, where he had since resided. He married
Delphine McCallum, of Farmington, who died in 1925. In August, 1929,
he married Stella Bailey, who survives. Other survivors include a
daughter, Lena, wife of Andrew Colegrove, of Chatham; two sisters, three
grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. He was a member of Nelson
Lodge, I. O. O. F. , and Farmington Hill Grange. The funeral was
held Monday at the Nelson M. E. church, Rev. Roland Osgood officiating;
burial in the Nelson cemetery.
J.E. HAZLETT
Prominent Cowanesque Valley Citizen Died in Elmira Saturday Morning.
Nelson, Pa., April 27--J. Edward Hazlett, one of the best known citizens
of Tioga county died at 12:25 o'clock Saturday morning at the Arnot-Ogden
Hospital in Elmira, of pneumonia. For 22 years Mr. Hazlett was a member
of the Republican County Committee of Tioga County, and served for two
years as chairman. Last year he completed his second year as clerk
of the state assembly at Harrisburg. Besides his interest in politics,
Mr. Hazlett held a prominent place in the church community and Masonic
circles. He was recently elected to the board of trustees of Mansfield
State Teachers' College, was a member of the F&AM of Elkland, and belonged
to Coudersport Consistory. In the activities of the Presbyterian
church at Nelson of which he was a member, he took a leading part. He had
been a member of the School Board for many years and was president of the
board at the time of his death. Mr. Hazlett was born August 28, 1860 at
Nelson, son of John and Lucy Hazlett, and spent his life there. In early
life, Mr. Hazlett married Eva Baxter, who died about three years ago.
He leaves two sisters, Mrs. W.O. Monroe and Mrs. William Pepper, and a
brother, F.R. Hazlett, all of Elmira Heights. The funeral was held yesterday
afternoon; interment at Nelson. (The Agitator: Wellsboro, PA, Wednesday,
May 1, 1929)
Obit: no newspaper name, date of death 27 Jun 1984
NELSON, PA - Leon (Jake) HAZLETT, 77, of Nelson died Wednesday,
Jun 27, 1984 in Soldiers and Sailors Hospital, Wellsboro.
He was born Oct 05 1906 in Nelson, son of Samuel and Ida Freeland Hazlett,
and was a retired employe of Elkland Leather Company.
His wife, the former Minnie K. Jones, died earlier. Surviving are two
daughters, Mrs. Read (Winnie) Doan of Knoxville and Norma Hazlett of Elmira;
a son Charles Snyder of Lawrenceville; 10 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are five sisters, Louella Cook and Genevieve Hazlett, both
of Corning, Lucille Smith of Elkland, Eleanor Tremaine of Tioga and Ida
Watkins of Addison. Calling hours at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland,
are today 2-4 and 7-9. Services will be there Saturday at 1 pm, the Rev.
Charles F. Foster, officiating. Burial will be in Nelson Cemetery.
HUGH HEALEY age 86, of Rte. 49, Nelson, PA passed away Thursday, June 5, 2003, at Manor Care North, Williamsport, PA. He was born January 1, 1917 in Lyons, NY, the son of George and Millie Price Healey. He retired after 38 years from Corning Glass Works where he was a lampworker. He was a member of the United Church of Nelson, Nelson Twp. Supervisor for many years, Nelson Cemetery Board, former member and past president of the Northern Tioga School Board and was a lifelong farmer. He is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Joann and William Linder, Lawrenceville, PA, Gretchen and George Linder, Burlington, NC; grandchildren, Jaynth (Charles) VanGorden, Nelson, PA, Sue Ann Healey, Haymarket, VA, Tammy (John) Butler, Berryville, VA, Todd (Jan) Linder, Monroe, CT, Marcy Mosher, Millerton, PA; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Olga; son, William; and grandson, William. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, PA Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. where funeral services will be held following calling hours at 4 p.m. Burial will be in Nelson Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the HCR-Manor Care North, 300 Leader Dr., Williamsport, PA. –Elmira Star Gazette
HEFFNER RUTH E. STRONG
Ruth E. Age 95, of Campbell died Wednesday, June 7, 2006, at her home
surrounded by her loving family. Ruth was born in Lawrenceville, PA on
October 6, 1910, to Simon and Grace (Smith) Heffner. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Claude Merrick Sr. in 1959; and by Edward Strong
in 1982. Mrs. Strong was a member of the Campbell United Methodist Church,
loved spending time with her family, sewing, and crocheting. Ruth was active
in scouting, a member of the Merchantville Grange, United Methodist Women,
and the Home Bureau. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Adeliah
Emerson and Evelyn Merrick; four brothers, Benjamin, Francis, Andrew, and
Carl Heffner; and one sister, Mildred Bliss. She is survived by her five
daughters, Betty Chapin of Tumwater, WA, Mary Aumick of Addison, Frances
(Robert) Clark of Campbell, Aletta (Joseph) Phillips of Richmond, VA, and
Joan (Don) Evingham of Campbell; three sons, Claude (Gloria) Merrick of
Chesterfield, VA, Duane (Kathleen) Merrick of Rathbone, and Donald (Bonnie)
Strong of Wayland; one brother, Samuel (Mildred) Heffner of Lawrenceville,
PA; 42 grandchildren; 112 great-grandchildren; 60 great-great-grandchildren;
many nieces and nephews; and 58 foster children. Friends may call on Friday
from 1-3 and from 6-8 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home & Cremation Service,
17 W. Pulteney Street in Corning where funeral services will be held on
Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in Nelson Cemetery. Memorial contributions
may be made in her name to the Campbell United Methodist Church.
HEYSHAM - KLINE
Jessie
S. Of Lawrenceville, PA Age 78, of RR 2, Box 617, Lawrenceville, PA,
died Tuesday, June 13, 2000. She was born March 6, 1922 in Nelson, PA,
the daughter of Samuel and Maude Preston Heysham. She was
a homemaker, was a bus driver for the Northern Tioga School District for
7 yrs., a lifelong farmer, former employee of the Elkland Bakery, and drove
the Elder Bus for the Tioga County Commissioners. Survived by daughters,
Shirley Crans, Nelson, Pa, Priscilla Rude, Campbell, NY, Joyce Tuttle,
Knoxville, PA, Shirley Tucker, Cameron Mills, NY; sons, Delbert Gee,
Elkland, PA, Ronald Gee, Elkland, PA; 26 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren;
several nieces, nephews and cousins; sister, Mary Jane Hallock, Columbia
Crossroads, PA; sisters-in-laws, Thelma Butler, Marge Dixon, Ruth Heysham,
Alberta (John) Phelps; best friends - Boband Marilynn Staples. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Ivan; son, Daniel; two brothers and two
sisters. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland,
PA. Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral services will be held Saturday
at 4:00 PM. President Stroup and Elder Paul Miller Offc. Burial in
Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, PA. Memorial donations may be made to American
Heart Assn. or to the charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements in the
care of Kenyon Elkland
Gazette.com Obituaries for 2/26/07
KIMBLE MARGARET L. BAILEY
Margaret L. Beloved Mother, Grandmother and Sister Age 87, of Nelson,
PA, departed peacefully to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 24, 2007.
She was the daughter of Samuel Kimble and Violet Frost Kimble, born September
4, 1919 in the town of Veteran, NY. She is survived by daughters, Susan
(Duane) Stewart, Tioga, PA, Carole (Richard) Walker, Bath, NY, Elaine K.
(Claude) Jelliff, Lawrenceville, PA, Eleanor (Theodore) Blend, Buckhannon,
WV, Marlea (Charles) Borden, Bridger, MT; daughter-in-law, Roxanna Bailey,
Nelson, PA; brother, Edward (Alice) Kimble, Millport, NY; sister-in-law,
Pearl Kimble, Rome, PA; special care giver, Arlene Smith, Tioga, PA; 14
grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, several
nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by sons, William
and Burton "Ed" Bailey; husband, Burton Bailey; grandson, Michael Turner;
sister, Violet Gleason; and brothers, Raymond and Wallace Kimble. Margaret
was a retired employee of Corning Inc. She was a member of the United Church
of Nelson for 60 years. She was a Bible and Sunday school teacher and a
member of the UMW. Margaret was a member of the Eugenia Rebekah Lodge #465,
the Nelson Volunteer Fire Company's Ladies Auxiliary, the Nelson Grange,
the Republican Women, the Volunteers of America Aging, Elkland Senior Citizens
Over 60 Club and "Nifty Fifty." She was a Girl Scout Leader for 10 years
and she enjoyed crocheting, crafts and gardening. Family and friends are
invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., #214 West Main Street,
Elkland, PA, Tuesday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted
Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. at the United Church of Nelson. Burial in Nelson
Cemetery. Rev. Dr. Roger G. Wagner officiating. Memorials may be made to
the United Church of Nelson in Margaret's memory.
LEARN ALLIE
Wellsboro Agitator – May 24, 1916
--Allie Learn, aged 38 years, of Westfield township, died in the Galeton
hospital May 12. Mr. Learn had been in the hospital for three weeks.
He was not thought to have changed much for the worse, but on Friday the
end came suddenly. Mr. Learn had typhoid fever seven years ago and never
entirely recovered from the disease. He is survived by his wife and
two children, Richard and Ada. The funeral was held from the M. E.
church in Westfield last week Monday afternoon at two o’clock, Rev.
Carl Hayes officiating; interment in the Nelson cemetery.
LEARN
Elwyn A. "Learnie" Age 82, of Watkins Glen, passed away Monday, January
10, 2005, at Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca, NY. Born July 13, 1922 in Lawrenceville,
PA, to parents William and Iva Learn, he served in the US Army-Airforce
during WWII, having served at home and overseas in the Asiatic Pacific
Theater. He was a member of the American Legion, Post #555, of Watkins
Glen, and the B.P.O.E., Elks Lodge of Corning, NY. Learnie was the former
owner of Learn Motor Company in Watkins Glen, which he originally purchased
in 1953, and retired after 44 years in 1997. The family will receive friends
at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, NY, Sunday
from 1:00-4:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held Monday, at 11:00 a.m.
at the First Presbyterian Church in Watkins Glen. Rev. Beverly Karr-Lyon
officiating with burial and committal services at Nelson Cemetery in Lawrence,
PA. He was predeceased by parents, William and Iva Knowlton Learn; wife,
Verna, in 1989; and a brother-in-law, Kenneth Naegley in 2004. He is survived
by a son, Michael Learn, of Watkins Glen; sister, Phyllis Naegley, of Horseheads;
and grandchildren, Alicia and Jeffrey Learn. Memorials may be made to the
Watkins Glen Fire Department, PO 429, Watkins Glen, NY 14891; or the Friends
of Watkins Library (FOWL), 610 S. Decatur St, Watkins Glen.
LEONARD Iva Mae
Wellsboro Agitator – October 30, 1918
Mrs. Clarence Thomas died Oct. 16, of pneumonia, after a few days illness.
Her husband and little son were ill at the time of her death. She
worked in the telephone office until a short time ago. She had many
friends in Nelson and Farmington, where she has always lived. She
is survived by her husband, one son, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Leonard;
one brother, Robert, in the army and three sisters. The funeral was
held Sunday following her death; burial in the Nelson cemetery.
LOSEY LILLIAN L. PRESTON
Lillian L., age 80 of Nelson, Pa., Thursday August 9, 1973 at the Soldiers
and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, Pa. Friends may call at the Charles
L. Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, Pa. Friday 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral at the
Nelson Presbyterian Church Saturday at 2 p.m. Rev. L. Floyd Fletcher officiating.
Burial in Nelson Cemetery. Survived by niece, Mrs. Morris (Margaret) Lee
of Hartsdale, N.Y.; grandniece, Mrs. Margaret (Penny) Braniff of California;
grandnephew, Robert L. Lee of Decatur, Ga.; several cousins, include Mrs.
Rex Dimmick of Lawrenceville, Pa. and Mrs. Anna Brass of Knoxville, Pa.
She was a member and former Elder of the Beechers Island Presbyterian at
Nelson; a member of the Tioga County Chapter of DAR and the Elkland Chapter
of the Order of the Eastern Star.
MANLEY
Gordon Finch Age 90, of #302-J East Main Street, Elkland, PA, went
to be with the Lord surrounded by family, Friday, June 10, 2005, at his
residence. He was born August 14, 1914 in Tuscarora, NY, the son of Benjamin
and Edith Finch Manley. He was an employee of the Elkland Leather Company
for 37 years and Rice and Sons Garden Center of Big Flats for several years.
He was a member of the Nelson United Church for over 60 years. He was a
member of the Alert Grange #905 for over 50 years. During his life, Gordon
was active with the Boy Scouts and a Sunday School teacher for many years
as well as choir member of his church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening
and bird watching. Gordon is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years,
Eudora Edna Miller Manley; sons, William Joseph (Carol Jean) Manley, Hilton,
NY, Robert Gordon (Melody) Manley, Jasper, NY; granddaughters, Susan Lynne
(Dennis) Morgan, North Conway, NH, Harmony Leanne (Matthew) Smith, Jasper,
NY, Tara Lin (Jason) McGregor, Hornell, NY; great-grandsons, Justin Alan
Manley-Smith, Jasper, NY, Dennis Lee Morgan III, North Conway, NH, Sean
William Morgan, North Conway, NH; sister, Ruth Manley Orr, Painted Post,
NY; brother-in-law, Raymond (Harriett) Miller, Painted Post, NY; several
nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and
a brother, Harold Manley. Family and friends are invited to call at the
Nelson United Church, Monday from 1-2 p.m. where funeral services will
be conducted at 2:00 p.m. immediately following the visitation. Pastor
Sharon Kent officiating. Burial in Nelson Cemetery. Donations in Gordon's
memory may be made to the Valley Community Ambulance Assn., State Route
#49, Osceola, PA 16942, and the Nelson United Church, Nelson, PA. Arrangements
are in care of: Kenyon Funeral Home.
MCCALLUM DELPHINE or DELPHENE
Wellsboro Agitator – March 18, 1925
Osceola, March 16. – Mrs. Delphine McCollum Harrison died at
her home in Farmington, March 9, 1925, after a short illness of heart trouble,
aged 64 years. She was born July 9, 1860 at Lindley, N. Y., and was
married to Joel Harrison of Farmington, Pa., Sept. 14, 1882, who survives
her. Four children were born to them, two of whom survive,
Mrs. Myra Swan, of Fremean, and Mrs. Andrew Colegrove, of Osceola.
She is also survived by four grandchildren; also the following brothers
and sisters: Charles and Joshua McCollum, of Farmington; Mrs. Julia
Champlain, of Osceola, and Mrs. Martha Dickinson, of Wellsboro. Mrs.
Harrison was a loving mother and kind neighbor and will be missed by a
large circle of friends. She was a member of the Methodist church
for many years. The floral tributes were many and beautiful.
The funeral was held at 1 o’clock Wednesday at her home in Farmington and
at the Methodist church at Nelson at 2 o’clock, Rev. H. D. Goodrich, of
Osceola, and Rev. Hess, of Nelson, officiating; interment at Nelson.
MCCARTHY BEVERLY J MERRITT
Beverly J., Age 77, of #14 Cowanesque Street, Lawrenceville, PA, passed
away Sunday, August 5, 2007, at Arnot-Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, NY.
She was born January 24, 1930 in Wellsville, NY, the daughter of Clarence
and Bessie Cleveland McCarthy. She managed Rosenbloom's furniture store
in Westfield and Elkland, PA, in the 1950's. She was a member of the Calvary
United Methodist Church and the U.M.W. Beverly was a member of the Lawrenceville
Fire Dept. and Aux. and a life member of the NY-Penn Fireman's Aux. She
was a member of the Tioga County Republican Women and Republican Commitee
Woman for Lawrenceville Boro for many years. Beverly is also credited with
starting the "Lawrenceville Mile Long Sale." She is survived by her husband
of 50 years, Clifford "Dusty" Merritt, Jr.; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy
and Bill Preston, Tioga, PA; brother and sister-in-law, John and Vickie
McCarthy, Mansfield, PA; special friend, Kay Cary, Lawrenceville, PA; several
nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by a brother, Paul
McCarthy; a sister, Patricia McCarthy; and aunt, Margaret Van Zile. Family
and friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., #214
West Main Street, Elkland, PA, Wednesday from 5-7:00 p.m. Funeral services
will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. immediately following the visitation. Burial
in Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, PA. Memorials may be made to the Calvary United
Methodist Church and the Lawrenceville Fire & Ambulance Assn. in Beverly's
memory.
Published in the Star-Gazette from 8/6/2007 - 8/7/2007.
MCGRORY GEORGE B
Wellsboro Agitator Aug. 1, 1923
George McGory died at his home Tuesday, July 24. He is survived
by his wife, Mrs. Eva McGory; two daughters, Mrs. William Coates and Mrs.
Clair Learn, who reside in Nelson; one son, Grove, of Osceola. The
funeral was held at the late home, Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev.
H. D. Goodrich, of Osceola, assisted by Rev. Mr. Hess, pastor of Nelson
M. E. church; burial in Nelson Cemetery.
MERRITT CHARLES
Wellsboro Agitator – April 5, 1916
Charles Merritt, a well known and highly respected citizen, died Thursday,
being ill only an hour or so. Death was due to apoplexy. This
community was greatly shocked at his sudden demise. He leaves a wife
and five children. Burial in the Nelson cemetery.
MERRITT Clifford S. "Dusty" Jr.
Age 79, of Cowanesque St., Lawrenceville, PA, passed away October 6,
2007 at Arnot-Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, NY. He was born February 19,
1928 in Orlando, FL, the son of Clifford S. "Kip" and Esther Freeberg Merritt
Sr. He retired from Dresser-Rand, where he worked in order control, was
a member of the American Legion Post #0235, Tioga, PA, VFW Post #6753,
Knoxville, PA, Lawrenceville Boro Republican committeemen, served on the
Lawrenceville Borough council and was an avid gardener, bird watcher and
baseball fan. He is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and William
Preston, Tioga, PA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; best friend, Bill
Dexter, Lawrenceville, PA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly,
on August 5, 2007. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home,
214 Main St., Elkland, PA, Wednesday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., where funeral
services will be held following calling hours at 6:00 p.m. Rev. Robert
Strozyk, offc. Burial will be in Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, PA. Memorial
donations may be made to the Calvary United Methodist Church, Lawrenceville,
PA, or the Lawrenceville Vol. Fire and Ambulance Assoc. Published
in the Star-Gazette on 10/8/2007.
O'DELL Lawrence H. "Brick"
Age 80, of RD, Elkland, PA, passed away May 21, 2007 at Corning Hospital,
Corning, NY. Brick was born December 3, 1926 in Elkland, PA, the son of
the late Floyd and Mabel Kirtland O'Dell. Brick served his country in the
U.S. Army during World War II. He worked at the Elkland Tannery until their
closing and worked at the Corning Glass works, where he retired in 1990.
As part of the El Bethel Fellowship Church, he was an inspiration to all
he touched. His love for his Lord, family and friends will be always remembered
in their hearts and lives. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Maree
Preston O'Dell; sons and daughters-in-law, Rev. Larry and Kathy O'Dell,
Osceola, PA, Dale and Kathy O'Dell, Lawrenceville, PA, Jay and Julie O'Dell,
Canton, PA, Kevin and Linda O'Dell, Angier, NC; grandchildren, Kelly, David,
Dale, Donald, Jessica, Edwin, Amy, Mitch, Cody and Ryan; great-grandchildren,
Devin, Gage, Syna and Lacey; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded
in death by his brothers, Lloyd and Ernest; sisters, Velma and Edith; great-grandsons,
Wayne and Camden. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home,
214 Main St., Elkland, PA, Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., where funeral
services will be held Thursday at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Larry O'Dell, offc. Burial
will be in Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, PA. The family respectfully declines
flowers. Memorial donations may be made to the El Bethel Fellowship Church,
P.O. Box 28, Osceola, PA 16942.
PADGETT - FULLER
Sandra L. (Padgett) Age 40 of Lawrenceville, PA died on Wednesday,
October 17, 2001 at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro,
PA, after a lengthy illness. She was born on February 8, 1961 in Blossburg,
PA, a daughter of Richard L. and Sylvia J. (Burdick) Padgett. She was the
wife of Curtis Fuller. Sandy was a loving mother and a member of the Christian
Life Church, Corning, NY. She will be a fond memory to all of the people
that she loved, helped and the lives that she touched. She is survived
by her husband; parents; daughter, Breanna Jade Fuller at home; sister,
Lorie Cole of Lawrenceville, PA; maternal grandparents, Gordon and Francis
Burdick of Lindley, NY; special niece and nephew; Jennifer Simpson and
Derek Stevens; many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. A viewing
will be held on Sunday, October 21, 2001 from 3 to 4 at the Wilston Funeral
Home, 18 N, Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will follow at 4
PM on Sunday at the funeral home with the Rev. John Bagg officiating. Interment
will be in the Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, PA. Memorial contributions may
be made in her memory to Richard and Sylvia Padgett, RR #2 Box 228, Lawrenceville,
PA 16929. From: ksarber@redcreek.net (Kathy Sarber)
PARKS FRANCES (FRANK) M. - MRS. T.C. CAMPBELL
Mrs. T.C. Campbell died Sept. 22, at 11 pm, at the family home
in St. Petersburg, Florida. She is survived by her husband; two daughters,
Mrs. Mary Sherman and Mrs. Ruth Mitchell, both of St. Petersburg; several
grandchildren and a brother, James Parks, of Harrison Valley; a sister,
Mrs. Caroline Smith, of Tioga. The funeral was held Sunday in Tioga;
burial in the Nelson cemetery. (The Agitator: Wellsboro, PA, Wednesday,
September 28, 1927)
--NELSON-Mr. Benjamin PARKS who had been sick for a long time, died on Tuesday night. He was about sixty-five years old. Nelson lost a good citizen. The funeral will be held tomorrow at one o’clock. [Buried Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, Tioga County]
PARSELS William T
Wellsboro Agitator – January 23, 1901
Mr. William T. Parsels, aged 43 years, died at his home in Farmington
on the morning of January 14th after an illness lasting over a year.
He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mabel, aged 11, and by a number
of brothers and sisters. He was a kind husband and a loving father.
He had been a consistent member of the Methodist church for 27 years.
Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Charles Carpenter, were held form the
Methodist church at Nelson. Burial in the Nelson cemetery.
WALLACE O. PEASE
Wallace O. Pease, 84, of Dauphin, a former resident of Nelson, died
Friday in the Dauphin County Home and Hospital, Harrisburg. Mr. Pease was
born in Nelson on January 10, 1888, the son of Walter and Frances Smith
Pease. Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Jeanette McClaim and Mrs.
Wilma Colgate, of Harrisburg; Mrs. Frances Esterbrook and Mrs. Vivian Bastable,
of Camp Hill, and Mrs. Dorothy Aston, of Corvallis, Oregon; a son, Newell,
of Lemoyne; a brother, John, of Lawrenceville, and 11 grandchildren. The
funeral was held on Monday, at Kuhl and Spink’s, 126 Main Street, Wellsboro.
Burial was in Nelson Cemetery. The Rev. Gorden E. Abrams, retired pastor
of the First Baptist Church, Wellsboro, officiated.
PEASE, Wallace O. Age 84, of 411 Allegheny St., Dauphin, Pa., Friday, July 7, 1972, following a long illness. Friends may call at the Kuhl & Spink Funeral Home, 126 Main St. Wellsboro, Pa., Sunday 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service there Monday at 11 a.m., the Rev. Gordon E. Abrams, will officiate. Burial Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, Pa. Survived by five daughters, Mrs. Jeanette McClain of Harrisburg, Pa., Mrs. Wilma Colgate of Harrisburg, Pa., Mrs. Frances Esterbrook of Camp Hill, Pa., Mrs. Dorothy Ashton of Corvallis, Ore.; son Newell Pease of LeMoyne, Pa.; 11 grandchildren; one brother, John Pease of Lawrenceville, Pa. Mr. Pease was born in Nelson, Pa., Jan. 10, 1888, the son of Walter and Frances Smith Pease.
PETERS - Eula Margraff, Beloved Teacher Buried Tuesday
Osceola, The entire community mourns the passing of Mrs. Eula Margraff
who died suddenly at her home on February 11, 1950 at the age of sixty
six. Rev. Charles Carpenter officiated at services held in the Methodist
Church here Tuesday, February 14th at 2 o’clock. Burial was made
at Nelson. Elkland, Nelson and Osceola Schools closed at noon Tuesday to
observe the passing of Mrs. Margraff who taught in the Osceola Schools
for 29 years. She retired in November of last year because of ill
health. It is remembered, that in accepting her resignation,
schoolmen were lavish in their praise of her long years of work in the
Osceola school, as they cited her as an outstanding teacher and mother.
More than a thousand Osceola children benefited by her teachings in all
four grades at that school. Mrs. Margraff was the daughter of John and
Emma Johnson Peters, Born in Farmington, March 1 1883. Surviving are: two
sons, Paul of Elkland and James Frederick of Brooklyn, NY., a daughter,
Mrs. Priscilla Slocum, Osceola, and 6 grandchildren.She spent her girlhood
in Nelson and graduated from Nelson Schools before marring Louis Margraff,
the son of a Nelson tanner. When Mr. Margraff died in 1918 leaving
her with five small children she entered Mansfield at the age of 33 in
order to better her earning power to provide for the youngsters.
Graduating form Mansfield two years later she took a position with the
Osceola schools and has since lived here.
PHELPS GRACE A. TURNER
Grace A., Age 57, of Elmira, NY, unexpectedly went home to be with
the Lord on Tuesday, September 11, 2007, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center.
Grace was born on February 16, 1950 in Corning, NY, daughter of Milton
and Madeline (Belnap) Phelps. Survivors include her father, Milton; brothers,
Ernest (Linda) Turner, David (Rose) Turner and Fred (Nancy) Preston; sister,
Candy (Earl) Delles; special niece, Amy (Ed) Woodard; along with several
other nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles; and dear friend, Charlene Turner.
Grace was predeceased by her mother, Madeline. Family and friends are invited
to call Thursday, September 13, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the James D.
Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 8 p.m. with Rev.
Larry Appenzeller officiating. Interment will take place on Friday, September
14, 2007, at 11 a.m. in Nelson Cemetery in Elkland, PA.
PHILLIPS - SWAN, May C.
Age 82, of Nelson, Pa.; Wednesday, January 31, 1968. Friends
may call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
p.m. Funeral there Saturday Feb. 3rd at 2 p.m., the Rev. Lacy Van
Norman. Burial in Nelson Cemetery. Survived by husband, Erman
J. Swan of Nelson; sons, Waldo E. Swan of Nelson, Phillips D. Swan of Covington,
Pa., Lawrence Woodrow Swan, deceased; daughter, Mrs. Emma May Croft of
Waverly; eight grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren. She was a member
of the Nelson Methodist church for 56 years; member of the W.S.C.S. also
a member of the Elkland Chapter of the Eastern Star.
POWERS Jack H. Age 80, of RD #1, Lawrenceville, PA, passed away December 18, 2004 at the V.A. Medical Center, Bath, NY. He was born November 12, 1924 in Elmira Heights, NY, the son of Walter and Jane Powers. He worked as a Lab Technician for Corning Glass Works, where he retired after 35 years of service. He served in the 2nd Division in the United States Marine Corps. during WWII. He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church, Tioga Firemans Auxiliary, served in the Lawrence Twp. Planning Comm. and was an avid woodworker. He is survived by his wife, Gladys; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Roberta Powers, Ava, NY, John Powers, Tioga, PA, Michael and Karen Powers, Tioga, PA, Joel Powers, Harrisburg, PA; daughters and son-in-law, Kathie and Steven Crandall, Arvilla, ND, Jackie Waxman, Harrisburg, PA; stepson and daughter-in-law, Cleone and Karen Cooper, North Port, FL; stepdaughter and son-in-law, Joanne and David Wilber, Lawrenceville, PA; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, PA, Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Calvary United Methodist Church, Lawrenceville, PA. Rev. Gary Weaver will officiate. Burial will be in Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, PA. Memorials may be made to the "Friends in Deed" c/o Calvary United Methodist Church, Lawrenceville, PA, 16929.
PRESTON Robert Ford Age 60, of Post Creek Road, Beaver Dams, NY, died Wednesday, November 8, 2005, at his residence. He was born December 20, 1944, in Deerfield Twp., PA, the son of Ford and Vermilyea Bennett Preston. He was retired from Corning Inc. He is survived by daughter, Cindy Preston, Avis, PA; sons, Paul and Patrick Preston, Lawrenceville, PA; two granddaughters; father and stepmother, Ford and Anna Preston, RD, Elkland, PA; brothers, Ronald (Dorrene) Preston, NJ, and Douglas (Debbie) Preston, Elmira, NY; sisters, Pauline (James) Bowers, Elmira, NY, Sue Thyng, ME, Linda (David) Wolfe, RD, Elkland, PA, Barbara (Bill) Orr, Elmira, NY, and Leona (Fred) Foster, Millerton, PA; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother, Vermilyea; and brother, Donald. Family and friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., #214 West Main Street, Elkland, PA, Saturday from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. where funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. immediately following the visitation. Rev. Larry O'Dell officiating. Burial in Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, PA.
RICE Luther
Wellsboro Gazette, Tioga, PA., Thursday, February 28, 1935
Nelson, Feb. 26----Luther Rice, 87, a lifelong resident of this place
died Sunday afternoon at his home following a weeks illness. Mr. Rice was
born April 5, 1847 at Nelson, the son of Luther and Catherine Rice, deceased.
On June 8, 1869 he was united in marriage to Betsy Eaton. ......He is survived
by one brother, Stephen Rice of Nelson; a sister, Mrs. Sarah VanZile of
Elkland and one adopted daughter, Mrs Gertrude Bowen of Nelson. The funeral
was held Wednesday 2pm...burial in family lot in Nelson Cemetery.
ROCKWELL Levi A
Wellsboro Agitator - December 25, 1958
Levi A. Rockwell, 48, of Elkland RD, died Sunday, December 21, 1958.
He was an employee of Ingersoll-Rand Co., Painted Post. Survived
by his wife, Mrs. Beatrice Rockwell; his mother, Mrs. Erma Newman, of Elkland
RD; step-children, Harry and Richard Foster of Tioga and Mrs. Mary Ott
of Wellsboro and the following brothers: Grant of Owego and Nathan
of Knoxville; sisters, Mrs. Florence Cummings of Elmira and Mrs. Mina King
of Middlebury; three grandchildren also survive.
SIMONS - HART, Delia M.
Age 74, of Tioga, PA, passed away November 22, 2007 at Corning Hospital,
Corning, NY. She was born June 27, 1933 in Tuscarora, NY, the daughter
of Deforrest and Iva Thomas Simons. Delia was employed at the former Bates'
Restaurant in Tioga. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law,
Roy and Rose Hart of Tioga, PA, Alan and Jeanne Hart of Mansfield, PA;
a daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and Tim Spencer of Tracy, CA; three brothers
and sisters-in-law, Basil and Beverly Simons of Geneva, NY, Deforrest Jr.
and Roberta Simons of Millerton, PA, Robert and Donna Simons of Corning,
NY; a sister, Joyce Heffner of Tioga, PA; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren,
and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Roy
in 1976; and a brother, Earl Simons of Troupsburg, NY. Friends are invited
to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 130 S.
Main St., Mansfield, PA, Sunday, 1-2 p.m. Funeral services will follow
there Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Burial in Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, PA. Family
will provide the flowers. Memorial contributions in Delia's memory may
be made to the American Cancer Society, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport,
PA 17701. Published in the Star-Gazette on 11/24/2007.
CHARLES A. SMITH
Charles Arthur Smith, 73, life long resident and farmer of Tioga
RD 1, died Tuesday, July 31, 1954. He was a member of the Tioga Grange
and the Tioga Baptist Church. He is survived by his widow, Eula Mae; two
sons, Roy and Leon, a daughter, Mrs. Mildred Cummings, and one granddaughter,
Beverly Cummings, all of Tioga; one brother, Oscar Smith, of Nelson; one
sister, Mrs. Elva Harrawer, of Tioga, and several nieces and nephews. The
body was removed from the Shaw & Robena Funeral Home in Mansfield today
to the family home in Tioga, where friends may call and where a prayer
service will be held Friday at 1 pm DST. Funeral services will be held
at 2 pm at the Nelson Methodist Church with the Rev. Orey Crippen officiating.
Burial will be made in Nelson Cemetery.
SMITH - RICE, Genevieve Smith
Age 92, of #221, Rt. #249, Middlebury Center, PA, passed away Sunday,
October 21, 2007, at the Green Home, Inc., Wellsboro, PA. She was born
September 10, 1915 in Germania, PA, the daughter of Jacob and Harriet Saunders
Smith. She was a homemaker and a lifelong farmer on the family farm with
her husband, Harry "Cy" Rice, who preceded her in death in 1985. She is
survived by her son, Gary (Helen) Rice, Middlebury Center, PA; grandsons,
Donald (Deb) Rice, Show Low, AZ, Gary Daniel Rice, Middlebury Center, PA,
David Rice, Atlanta, GA; granddaughter, Melissa (Chris) Rice Cuddeback,
Schenectady, NY; great-grandchildren, Kyler, Kody and Kaylynn Rice, Middlebury
Center, PA, Sarah and John Roger Cuddeback, Schenectady, NY; daughter-in-law,
Donna Rice, North Rose, NY; several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition
to her husband, Harry; she was preceded in death by her son, Roger in 1999.
Family and friends are invited to call Thursday from 1-2:00 p.m. at the
Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., 214 West Main Street, Elkland, PA. Funeral services
will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. immediately following the visitation. Kristi
Webster officiating. Burial in Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, PA. Memorials may
be made to the Middlebury Fire Dept. in Genevieve's memory.
Oscar D. Smith, age 80 of Pinellas Park FL, formerly of Nelson, PA, Monday June 5, 1972. Friends may call at the Charles L. Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, PA, Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9p.m. Funeral there Saturday at 2 p.m., Rev. Harry Shoaf officiating, burial, Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, PA. Survived by cousin, Lyman Smith of FL and several nieces and nephews. He was a member of Beechers Island Presbyterian Church; Osceola Lodge No. 421 F&AM and retired member of Rural Mail Carriers Association of Tioga County.
SURINE
Charles K. Age 69, of #56 Bissell Avenue, Corning, NY, formerly of
Nelson, PA, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2007, at Corning Hospital, Corning,
NY. He was born October 22, 1937 in Elmira, NY, the son of Francis and
Rachel Mae Ball Surine. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Charles
is survived by a brother, Frank Surine, Nelson, PA; several grandchildren,
nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three sisters and three
brothers. Family and friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral
Home, Inc., #214 West Main Street, Elkland, PA, Thursday from 1-2:00 p.m.,
where funeral services will be conducted immediately following the visitation
at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Ted Carr, offc. Burial in Nelson Cemetery, Nelson,
PA.
SWAN, Erman J.
Age 92, of Nelson, Pa., Wednesday, December 4, 1974 at the
Soldiers and Sailors Hospital, Wellsboro, Pa. Friends may call at
the Charles L. Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, Saturday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
p.m. Funeral there Sunday at 2 p.m., the Rev. John Carlson.
Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, Pa. In lieu of flowers, the family request
that friends make donations to their favorite charity. Survived by
sons, Walson E. Swan of Nelson, Pa., Phillips D. Swan of Covington, Pa.;
daughter, Mrs. Emma May Croft of Waverly, N.Y.; eight grandchildren; 22
great grandchildren, sister, Mrs. Edith Morse of Corning. He was
a fifty year member of Osceola Lodge No. 421 F&AM, the Coudersport
Consistory and a member of the Nelson Methodist Church. He was a
business man in Nelson from July 1915 to his retirement in Jan. 1946.
JOHN R. TAFT
John R. Taft, 74, of RD#2, Tioga died at his home Tuesday, August 18.
He was born January 31, 1913 In Tuscorara, N.Y., the son of Frank and Miriam
Mack Taft. He was mar-ried to the former Isabel Clark. Mr. Taft was a retired
machinist for the Ingersoll-Rand Company, a member of Ingersoll-Rand Old
Timers Club, Tioga Historical Society, and a grange member for over 25
years. He also was a retired employee of the Elkland Leather Company. He
is survived by his wife, Isabel; two sons and daughters-in-law, John and
Shirley Taft of RD. Tioga and Ken and Nancy Taft of RD, Millerton; a daughter,
Diane Cross of Tioga; a brother and sister-in--law, Kenneth and Emma Taft
of Hammondsport, N.Y.; a half brother, Walter Davis of Albion, N.Y.; 10
grandchildren; one great granddaughter; and several nieces, nephews and
cousins. Funeral services were conducted Friday, August 21 at the Kenyon
Funeral Home in Elkland. Burial was made in Nelson Cemetery, Nelson. Memorial
donations may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
CLARENCE E. THOMAS
Clarence E. Thomas, 85, of Mansfield, died Sunday, March 21, 1976,
in Green Nursing Home, Wellsboro. He was born October 2, 1890, in Nelson,
a son of El-mer and Rola Swan Thomas. Mr. Thomas was a retired farmer.
Surviving are five sons, Donald, of Millville, Richard, of Wyoming, Douglas
and Clifford, both of Mansfield R.D. 2, and Robert, of Mainesburg, a son
Arnold died in 1965; two daughters, Mrs. Ermin (Irene) Dunkleberger, of
Mill-erton, and Mrs. Wayne (Elaine) Strange, of Maines-burg; a brother,
Arnold, of Painted Post, N.Y.; a sister, Mrs. Albert (Eloise) Keith, of
Campbell, N.Y., 33 grand-children and 11 great-grand-children. The funeral
was at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Kuhl Funeral Home. 18 North Main Street.
Burial was in Nelson Ceme-tery. The Rev. Kermit Clickner, pastor of Church
of Christ, Canoe Camp, officiated. Those who wish may make memorial gifts
to the Green Home, Wellsboro.
VANZILE Bertha
Wellsboro Agitator - August 8, 1963
Mrs. Bertha Young, 64, of Lawrenceville died Thursday in the Arnot
Ogden Hospital at Elmira. Born July 10, 1899 in Nelson, the daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Charles VanZile, she was a member of the Farmington Hill
Grange. Surviving are a son, Robert of Lawrenceville; one daughter,
Mrs. Elwin Learn of Watkins Glen, N.Y. and four grandchildren. The
funeral was held on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 in the Lawrenceville Methodist
Church. Arrangements by Kuhl Funeral Home of Wellsboro. The
Rev. Orey Crippen and the Rev. J. Lester Showalter officating. Burial
in Nelson Cemetery
VANZILE Henry
Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA -- Wednesday, December 20, 1933
Henry VanZile, aged 74 years, of Nelson, died Dec 12. He was born at
Osceola, April 7, 1859, and married Sarah Rice January 5, 1879. He was
a member of Nelson Lodge, IOOF. Mr. Van Zile is survived by his widow and
six children: Stephen, Archie, Henry, Jr; Mrs. Pearl Lewis, Mrs Lena Dempsey,
Mrs Margaret Elliott, all of Elkland; three brothers, William of Academy
Corners; Charles of Lawrenceville; and Joseph of Nelson; ten grandchildren
and two gr-grandchildren. The funeral was held Friday, Rev Mr Muthard officiating;
burial at Nelson, the Odd Fellows having charge of the services at the
cemetery.
VANZILE PEARL LEWIS
Pearl, retired, Lyric Theatre owner and Elkland businesswoman for 46
years, died at the Arnot-Ogden Hospital in Elmira, NY on Sunday, March
21, 1971 at the age of 84. In failing health for several years, her condition
worsened late last week when she entered the hospital. Funeral services
were held at the family home, 403 East Main Street, yesterday, Wednesday
afternoon at 2 o’clock with the Rev. Lyman Floyd Fletcher, pastor of the
Parkhurst Memorial Presbyterian Church, officiating. The body was removed
from the Charles L. Kenyon Funeral Home to the family residence lat Monday
afternoon. Callers were received Monday evening and Tuesday afternoon and
evening. She was buried in the Nelson Cemetery. Two sisters Mrs.
Ralph (Lena) Dempsey and Mrs. Margaret Elliott of Elkland, and several
nieces and nephews survive. Mrs. Lewis was born in Nelson on March
29th, 1886, the daughter of Henry and Sarah (Rice) VanZile.
She married Harry Lewis, (deceased in September, 1950) at Nelson in 1908.
They spent their entire lives in this area, residing in Addison, Ny for
a brief time before moving to the Cowanesque Valley. In 1919, they
moved to Elkland and purchased the Lyric Theatre then located on Buffalo
Street. The Lewises built the present Lyric on Parkhurst Street in 1928
and incorporated sound movies in 1931. The theatre, under Lewis management,
underwent a continuous program of modernization. Mrs. Lewis operated the
movie house after her husband’s death until her health started to decline
during the latter part6 of 1965, when she suffered a fractured hip, followed
by several lengthy hospitalizations. The Lyric has been dark for the most
part since that time.
VOLTA Jaiden Lynn
Infant daughter of Anthony Volta and Nikita Hand, passed away Friday,
August 3, 2007, at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro,
PA. She is survived by her parents; maternal grandparents, Grace Hand and
Mike Ross, Addison, NY; paternal grandparents, Joseph and Cindy Volta Jr.,
Woodhull, NY; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral Services will
be conducted Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at the Elkland United Methodist Church,
120 North Buffalo Street, Elkland, PA. Rev. Larry O'Dell officiating. Burial
in Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, PA. Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral
Home, Inc., 214 West Main Street, Elkland, PA 16920.
WILES Maurice Age 82, of Nelson, PA, passed away November 8, 2005 at Founders Pavilion, Corning, NY. He was a retired millwright at Corning Glass Works. Friends are invited to call Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, PA, where funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Nelson Cemetery.
WILES Maurice Age 82, of Pleasant Drive, Nelson, PA, passed peacefully November 8, 2005, at Founders Pavilion, Corning, NY, surrounded by his immediate family and a close friend. He was born March 9, 1923 in Nelson, PA., the son of Albert (Allie) Wiles and Bessie Simons Wiles. Maurice was well known, and a lifelong resident of Nelson, PA. He also resided in Zephryhills, FL, where he had many friends. He retired after 41 years as a millwright at Corning Glass Works. He was also a retiree of the US Air Force Reserves and earned the rank of Mst. Sgt. Maurice was a very patriotic citizen and served his country during WW II as an armorer specialist in the 15th Air Force, 455th Bomb Group/Vulgar Vultures Squad. He was awarded the Distinguished Unit Badge and Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster for missions flown in Austria and Germany. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign War Post #524 American Legion, Big Flats, Loyal Order of Moose, Elkland Lodge, and the National Warplane Museum, Big Flats. He is an honoree of the WW II Museum in Washington, DC. Maurice was preceded in death by his first wife, Majorie Briggs Wiles. He is survived by his wife, Doris Canfield-Wiles, Big Flats, NY and Zephyrhills, FL; children, Janet Marie (Bob) Rice, Asheboro, NC, Vicky Ann Wiles, Nelson, PA, Steven Maurice Wiles, Elmira, NY; grandchildren, Sr. Mst. Sgt. Bret M. (Karana) Rice, Ramstein AFB, Germany, Jamie L. Martin, Nelson, PA, Craig R. (Teresa) Rice, Port Byron, NY, Monica K. (Arthur) Rice-Rodgers, Randleman, NC, Tech Sgt. Jill A. Pratt, Aviano AFB, Italy, Joshua A. McLean, Nelson, PA, Silas S. Wiles, Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX; five great-grandchildren; stepdaughters, Lynda Canfield, Phoenix, AZ, Vicky (Bill) Olson, Myrtle Beach, SC, Jeri Canfield, San Diego, CA; three step grandchildren; and three step great-grandchildren. Maurice loved life, his family and friends, traveling, baseball, racing and dancing to country-western music. His presence will be greatly missed. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, PA, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where funeral services will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Kenneth Schoonover, officiating. Burial will be in Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, PA. Memorial donations may be made to the Falck Cancer Center, c/o Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, NY 14905 or VFW Post #524 Ritual Team, 281 Baker St., Corning, NY 14830.
ROBERT W. WILSTON
Robert W. Wilston, 66, of Tioga RD 2, was pronounced dead on arrival
at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, Sunday, September
26, 1976. He was born October 21, 1909, at Farmington, a son of Linus and
Bessie Preston Wilston. Mr. Wilston was a retired farmer. He was a member
of Middlebury Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, the former Winifred
Reynolds; two sons, Claude and Donald, both of Tioga, five grandchildren
and two great-grandchildren. The funeral was held Wednesday at the Kuhl
Funeral Home, Mansfield. Burial was in Nelson Cemetery. The Rev.
James Snyder, his pastor, officiated.
KENNETH E. YOUNG
Kenneth E. Young, 68, of Box 148, Tioga, died Friday, Dec. 4,
at the Corning Hospital. Born Feb. 19, 1919, in Farmington, he was the
son of Floyd L. and Genie Finch Young. He was a retired farmer and a member
of the Nelson Grange. Surviving are his wife, Alberta; sons, Richard F.
Young of Cameron Mills, NY, and Phillip Young of RD, Tioga; a daughter,
Sharon Young of Painted Post, NY; two sisters, Mrs. Reed (Dorothy) Cummings
and Mrs. Raymond (Gertrude) Whitney, both of Tioga; four grandchildren;
five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service
was held at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, Monday, Dec. 7. The
Rev. Clifford Whitehead officiated. Burial was made in Nelson Cemetery,
Nelson.
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