Tri-Counties Genealogy & History by Joyce M. Tice Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, Tioga County PA Obituaries Bradford County PA Chemung County NY Tioga County PA

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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 and relatives. 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.

ADRIANCE – Harold J. Adriance, 54, of 151 Baker St., Corning, died Saturday, April 28, 1962. He was a carpenter for the Corning Building Co. Survived by wife, Mrs. Beatrice Stickler Adriance, formerly of Painter Run; daughter, Linda at home; son, Douglas of Corning; sister, Mrs. John French of Corning; brothers, Wilbur of Brockport, Kenneth of Dover, Del., Leland of Corning. Funeral service was held at Carpenter Funeral Home, Corning, on Tuesday at 10:30 AM, the Rev. Arthur Rehme officiated. – Mansfield Advertiser, 2 May 1962, p.4

STICKLER, MRS. ADA ALLEN  (SRGP 8666)
 Mrs. Ada Allen Stickler, 69, of Corning, Sunday, Nov. 27, 1955.  Former member of the Lawrence Corners Methodist Church and the Tioga Valley Grange of Mansfield.  Survived by her husband, Nelson Stickler of Tioga; two daughters, Mrs. Beatrice Adriance of Corning and Mrs. Bernice Gernert of Elmira; a brother, Joseph Allen of Wellsboro; two grandchildren.  Body at Shaw and Robena Funeral Home, Mansfield, where friends may call.  Funeral there Wednesday at 1 p.m.  The Rev. David J. Griffiths, Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield.

ROBERT I. ALLEN, WW II Army Air Corp Vet. Age 83 of Mansfield, Pa, July 2, 1999 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA.  He was born October 15, 1915 in Wellsboro, PA, the son of Ivan & Chloe Boyce Allen.  He was the step-son of Nelson and Ada Stickler.  Bob was  a retired heavy equipment mechanic, and a WW II Army Air Corp Veteran.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield & a life member of Wellsboro DAV.  He is survived by his wife of 56 years, the former Doris Smith; a son, Robert J. of Mansfield, PA; 2 daughters, Sandra Allen Cronkey of Kingston, NY; Susan M. Ives of Mansfield, PA; a brother-in-law John Bloise of Corning, NY; 5 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren & several nieces & nephews.  Bob was predeceased by a brother, Richard & 3 sisters, Mary Evans, Bernice Gernert, & Beatrice Adriance.  There will be no calling hours.  A celebration of Bob’s life will be held Tuesday at 11:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield, with Rev. Joyce Treas officiating.  Burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA.  Memorial contributions in Bob’s memory may be made to the Mansfield Ambulance Assoc., S. Main St., Mansfield, PA.  funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Wilston Funeral Home, 18 N. Main St., Mansfield, PA. –Elmira Star Gazette.

ALLINGER - WILLIAM H. ALLINGER, age 85, of Mansfield, PA, died Saturday, June 1, 1991 at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. Friends may call at the Scureman Funeral Home, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, Monday from 7-9 pm. Funeral Services there Tuesday at 1:00 pm, with the Rev. Benjamin Nevin officiating. Burial, Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA. The family will furnish flowers. Memorial donations may be made to the Mansfield Ambulance Association or the American Cancer Society.

ALLINGER - WILLIAM H. ALLINGER, 85, of Mansfield, died Saturday, June 1, 1991, in Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, following an extended illness. Born in Ridgeway, December 12, 1905, he was a son of Leopold and Margaret Brunner Allinger. A 1925 graduate of Ridgeway High School, he graduated from the former Mansfield State College and Penn State College. He also attended Clarion Normal School. A member of the National Retired Teacher’s Association, Allinger was a substitute teacher at Mansfield, Liberty and Wellsboro schools and later taught full time at Liberty, Emporium and Strattonville. He served as dean of men at Mansfield State College in 1946. He also had worked part time at Van Noys Furniture. He was a member of the Mansfield Area 55 Plus Group serving as publicity chairman. He was a member of the Faith United Church of Christ, Ridgeway and attended First Baptist Church. His wife, the former Marion Cott, died June 10, 1984. Surviving are a stepson, Robert Swingle of Mansfield; a stepdaughter, Arlene Strange with whom he lived; four sisters, Margaret Urbancic of St. Mary’s Grace Devitt of Sarasota, Fla., Julie Levis of Lancaster, Hazel King of El Paso, Texas and a brother, Don Allinger of Appleton, Wis. The funeral was held Tuesday June 4 at Scureman’s, 130 South Main St. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. Friends called Monday, June 3. - Wellsboro Gazette, 5 June 1991, p.12

AUSTIN - MRS. CHARITY BRYANT (SRGP 5464)
 Mrs. Charity May Bryant, 82, of Mansfield RD 2, died Sunday, November 13 after a long illness. A daughter of Isaac and Ellen Burgess Austin, she was born in Richmond Township, where she spent her life.  She was the widow of Isaac Bryant and a member of the Mansfield Methodist Church and Tioga Valley Grange of Mansfield. Surviving are two boys, Frank of Mansfield RD 3 and Jay of Mansfield RD 2; one brother, Frank Austin of Horseheads, NY.; nine grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Services were held at 2 pm today at the Shaw & Robena Funeral Home with the Rev. Stanley C. Robinson, officiating.  Burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. (Note from Joyce -  Father was Edmund and grandfather was Isaac)

AVERY, MERLE E. (SRGP 16322)  Age 81 of 230 Sherwood Manor Mansfield, PA, Tuesday, October 5, 1993 at the Green Home in Wellsboro, PA.  He was born May 18, 1912 in South Creek Twp., PA, the son of William G. and Gertrude L. Hakes Avery.  He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Caroline Sherman Avery; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Daisy and Kenneth Hicks Sr. of Mansfield, PA, Fran and David Bolt of Millerton, PA; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Fay Avery of Ft. Pierce, FL; 2 sisters, Dorothy Peterson of Elmira, NY and Ethel Field of Rochester, NY; 1 sister-in-law, Celia Sherman of Mansfield, PA.  Predeceased by 1 daughter, Jenny Updyke June 12, 1991.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Mansfield, PA.  The Cor-El Club of Elmira, NY and a life long Dairy farmer in the Roseville area.  Friends may call at the C. Haines Scureman Funeral Home P.C., 130 S. Main Street, Mansfield, PA Friday October 8, 1993 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.  Funeral Services will be held at 1 pm on Saturday October 9, 1993 at the First Baptist Church corner of Main and Sherwood Streets, Mansfield, PA with the Rev. Benjamin L. Nevin officiating.  Burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA.  Family will furnish flowers.  Memorial Donations may be made to the family, care of Caroline Avery, 230 Sherwood Manor, Mansfield, PA 16933.

BAILEY - CRYSTAL WHITTEKER
                Crystal Juliett Bailey Whitteker, 83, of Mansfield RR 3 died Saturday, Oct. 28, 2000, at the Green Home, Wellsboro.  Born June 7, 1917, in Wetona, she was the daughter of John and Anna B. Bailey.  She had worked for Coles Pharmacy and Dr. Sanford, both in Mansfield. She  retired in 1988 after serving for many years as the church secretary of the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield.  She was a very active member of the United Methodist Church Women and  also a member of the Alpha/Delta Sunday School Class.  Preceding her in death were her husband, Stanley W. Whitteker, on Dec. 16, 1994; two brothers, Richmond and Carson Bailey; and one sister, Thalia  Bennett. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Carson W. and Roberta Whitteker of Mansfield; one daughter and son-in-law, Marcia W. and Ronald Stout of Jersey Shore; four granddaughters and one great-grandson; one sister, Thelma   Putnam of Mansfield; and several nieces and nephews.  Private family services will be held at the Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield,  with the Rev. Joyce Treas officiating.   Burial will be made at Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield.   Memorial donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 67 East Wellsboro St., Mansfield, Pa. 16933.

BAILEY -  BRYANT MILDRED B [SRGP 05447]
Mrs. Mildred B. Bryant, 75, of R.D. 2 Mansfield, mother of Mrs. Dominic (Lorraine) Simonetti of Elkland, was buried in Oakwood Cemetery in Mansfield. Friday afternoon. Services were held at 1:30 at the Shaw and Robena Funeral Home in Mansfield, with the Rev. Richard Brenneman officiating. She was a member of the Mansfield Methodist Church.  Mrs. Bryant died Tuesday, February 2^nd, 1971 in the Wellsboro Hospital. Calling hours were held at the funeral home Tuesday afternoon and evening. Surviving in addition to her daughter here are: husband, Frank Bryant of Mansfield R.D. 2; daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Sylvene) Brooks of Bellflower, Calif., Mrs. George (Madge) Kruse of Montclair, N.J., Mrs. Terry (Rae) Kirkland of Montepello, Calif., sons, Waldo of Tioga, Franklin of Wellsboro, Dee (Buckie) of Mansfield R.D.; 23 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

BAILEY – Thelma B. Putnam, 92, of Mansfield, died Saturday, Aug. 21, 2004 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born March 31, 1912 in Springfield Township, Bradford County, she was the daughter of D.R. and Anna Bronson Bailey. She was the wife of the late Donald H. Putnam Sr. who died Dec. 4, 1977. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield. She enjoyed her family, crocheting, knitting and reading books. She was preceded in death by two sons, Donald H. Putnam Jr., Richmond D. Putnam; and grandson, Keith Putnam. Surviving are three sons and daughter-in-law, Robert B. and Eliene Putnam of Burdett, NY, William R. and Lisa Putnam of Mansfield, James E. and Debi Putnam of Lawrence, Kan.; three daughters and sons-in-law, Marilyn and Delbert Doud of Mansfield, Sue and Richard Grandt of Staten Island, NY, Kathryn and Kenneth Clark of Mansfield; daughters-in-law, Wanda Putnam of Wellsboro, Anna Putnam of Lawrenceville; 18 grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren. Family and friends were invited to call Tuesday, Aug. 24 at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Mansfield. Services were held following calling hours at the funeral home. Burial was made at Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. – The Mansfield Gazette, 25 Aug. 2004, p.6A

BAKER Thomas– Farmhand, 19, Dies at Roseville – Thomas Baker, a 19-year-old farm laborer, was found dead in a dairy barn on the Lester Copp farm near Roseville at 8:30 this morning. Anthony Passeri, who rents the Copp barn, said he found the youth lying in the gutter behind the cows. He called the Mansfield firemen’s ambulance. Passeri said the youth was believed to have suffered an epileptic seizure and to have fallen in the gutter and drowned. Trooper Lamar Green of Mansfield substation is investigating. He summoned Tioga County Coroner Harry Williams of Elkland. Dr. Williams had not arrived at the scene by press time.

BARNES ---- GERALD (Jerry) W. BARNES, SR., age 81, of 229 East Main St., Mansfield, PA, died Sunday, April 9, 1989 at Soldiers and Sailors Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. Friends may call at the Scuremen Funeral Home, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA, Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral at the funeral home Wednesday at 1 pm, with Rev. James T. Dawes and the Rev. David Bauman officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. He is survived by his wife, the former, Agnes Kelly; 2 sons, Gerald W. Jr., Mansfield and Ralph K. of Covington, PA; 2 daughters, Rosemary and Joyceann Barnes, both of Covington, PA; one granddaughter, Breanne Barnes of Covington; several nieces and nephews. Member of the United Methodist Church, Mansfield and a life member of the Mill Run Hunting Camp, former owner and operator of Barnes Sunoco Station, 44 S. Main St., Mansfield and a former employee of Mansfield State College retiring in 1976. He was born September 28, 1907 in Troy, PA to Wilson and Lena Warters Barnes.

BARNES ISABEL
Mrs. Isabel TEMPLE, Age 80, of Mansfield RD 2, died early Wednesday morning at her home after a lingering illness. She was born March 31, 1893 in Mansfield, a daughter of Joseph and Lucy Whipple Barnes. Surviving are her husband George Temple; three sons, George A. and Ralph both of Monroe, Louisiana, Roger with the U.S. Air Force in Austin, Texas; one brother, Fred Barnes of RD 2; seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield where she taught the Tabitha Class for many years, a member of the Mansfield WCTU and the Helpful Home Circle. Funeral services were held Friday at the United Methodist Church with the Rev. Richard Brenneman officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation. ( May 2, 1973)

Kathryn L. BARRON, age 35 of Burlington, Vt., formerly of Mansfield, died on Wednesday, February 23, 1972 at the Burlington Hospital, Vermont.  Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church on Sunday.  The Rev. Richard Nevin officiated.  Burial was in the Oakwood Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be made to the Medical Technology Scholarship Fund in care of Mary Breen, Allied Help, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont.  She is survived by parents, Mr. And Mrs. Frank Barron; brother Richard F. Barron; sister Mrs. Janet Sargent, all of Mansfield; one niece, three nephews.  Miss Barron attended the Mansfield schools and was a graduate of Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, Pa.  She was an instructor of medical technology at the University of Vermont.  She was a member of the American Society of Medical Technology and a member of the Malletts-Bay Boat club.  She was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Mansfield.

BARRON, Richard F.
Age 57 of Mansfield died Sunday, Feb. 28, 1993, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born June 11,1935, in Waverly, NY., he was the son of Frank and Althea Dartt Barron. He was a member and served on the Board of Trustees of the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield. He was a member of the Coudersport Consistory, National Riflemens Association, Tioga Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, Ducks Unlimited and served on the Tioga County Housing Authority. He was a member and past master and secretary of Friendship Lodge #247 F. & A.M. He was an Army veteran. He was a Penelec retiree. Preceding him in death was one sister, Kathryn Barron, in 1972. Surviving besides his mother of Mansfield are his wife, the former Sandra Wichert; one son, Mark of Mansfield; one daughter, Linda Shoff of Red Lion; one grandson, Garrett Shoff; one sister Janet Gigl of Lancaster; several step-sons and step-grandchildren. Friends called at the Wilston Funeral Home, on Tuesday, March 2. Friendship Lodge # 247 F.& A.M. also conducted services on Tuesday March 2. Services were held Wednesday, March 3, with the Rev. Norman Evans officiating. Burial was made at Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. Memorial donations may be made to the Mansfield Ambulance Association or the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield.

BARTLETT - HAGAR, Marian [SRGP 24745]
Age 81, of Mansfield, PA, died Monday, April 7, 2008, at Broad Acres Health and Rehabilitation Center, Wellsboro, PA. Marian was born December 25, 1926 in Mansfield, a daughter of Ernest A. and Dorotha (Wilcox) Bartlett. Marian was the widow of D. Milton Hagar. She had been employed by the Southern Tioga School District Cafeteria and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield. Marian was a member of Mansfield Hose Co. Auxiliary, volunteered at Warren L. Miller Kindergarten class. Marian is survived by two sons, Robert Hagar, Florida, and Ronald Hagar, Mansfield, PA; two daughters and son-in-law, Arlene and Russell Welch of Mansfield, PA, Audrey Hagar of Williamsport, PA; six grandchildren, Misty (Shawn) Forrest, Jim (Gigi) Welch, Melissa (Jered) Berge, Ericka O'Neil, Alesia Hagar and Travis Hagar; five great-grandchildren, Josh Forrest, Abi Welch, Lizzi Welch, Emma Berge and Rebekah Everitt; two brothers, Carl Bartlett of Lawrenceville, PA, David Bartlett of Millerton, PA; four sisters, Betty Jones of Williamsport, PA, Norene Burrows of Wellsboro, PA, Ernestine Boom of Tioga, PA, Jean Slater of Wilmington, NC. Family and friends are invited to attend Marian's funeral service on Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at 3 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 South Main Street, Mansfield, PA. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA. Memorial contributions may be made in Marian's name to the Mansfield Hose Company, 381 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA 16933.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 4/8/2008.

BARTON – MRS. LULA BARTON DODD, 84, of Mansfield, died Thursday, August 3, 1961. She was a member of St. James Episcopal Church and a charter member of the Mansfield Literary Club. Survived by husband, Joseph M. Dodd; daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth B. Alexander of Key Biscayne, Fla.; sisters, Mrs. Ina Barton Fordyce of Los Gatos, Calif., Mrs. Belle Barton Murdock of San Jose, Calif.; grandson, Douglas Alexander of Key Biscayne, Fla. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 pm at the St. James Episcopal Church, the Rev. Bruce Campbell officiated. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield.

GLENN P. BASTIAN age 79, of 301 Granger St., Blossburg, PA, died Friday, July 28, 2006 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. Born June 28, 1927, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Mary Ellen Pickering Bastian. On November 17, 1950, he married Martha Bogaczyk. At the age of 15, Glenn joined the Merchant Marines, he served in the U.S. Navy and finished his military career as 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. He served during WWII and Korea. Following his military career, he entered the real estate business and operated a national chain of real estate offices. Glenn was a founding member of the PA Real Estate Marketing Association, currently still meeting monthly in Harrisburg. Until the time of his death, he was actively involved as Vice President of North Forest Development, LLC in Mansfield, PA. He was a Charter Member of the Mansfield VFW and a member of William B. Wilson American Legion Post # 572 in Blossburg. Glenn is survived by his wife, Martha of Blossburg; sons, Glenn (Cindy) Bastian Jr., Mansfield, and Scott (Debbie) Bastian, Mansfield; and daughter, Barbara (Will) Bastian Kelly, Mansfield; sisters, Virginia Smith, Mansfield, and Fay Jones, Mansfield; brothers, Jack (Alice) Bastian, Corning, NY, and Lloyd (Wanda) Bastian Jr. of Florida. Also surviving are grandchildren, Nate McNamara, Blossburg, Marnie and Jason Dominick, Mansfield, Erica Kelly, Mansfield, Noal Bastian, Mansfield, Drew Bastian, Mansfield, Sarah Bastian, Mansfield, and Katie Bastian, Mansfield; a great-grandson, Karson Dominick. Friends and family will be received at the Freeberg Funeral Home, Blossburg, Sunday, July 30th, from 5- 9 p.m. Transferal prayers will be held Monday, July 31st, at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Funeral service will follow at 10 a.m. at St. Andrews Church, Blossburg. Rev. Joseph Manarchuck and Pastor John Brindger will officiate. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA, with full Military Honors being accorded. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, PA.

BATZ - HELEN B. FISH
Helen B. (Batz) Cummings Fish, 88, of Mansfield, died Friday, March 12, 2004 at the C.A.R.E. Home in Mainesburg. Born April 5, 1915 in Lock Haven, she was the daughter of Elias and Lydia Button Batz. She was the widow of Edgar D. Fish who died Sept. 20, 1996. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Myrtie Close, Lydia Voorhees; two sons, Darwin Cummings, David Cummings; two stepchildren, Elizabeth Salter, and Edgar L. Fish. Surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law, Earl D. Cum-mings III of California, Donald (Susan) Cummings of South Carolina, Duane (Pat) Cummings of Mans-field; daughter, Marilyn (Jack) Hynds of Georgia; stepchildren, Beverly and James Mitchell of Corning, N.Y., Janice and Glen Paris of Mansfield, Phyllis Maran-da of New York, Myron and Jeannie Fish of Three Springs, Sharleen and Thomas Shoff of Williamsport, Gary and Connie Fish, Ross and Kim Fish, all of Mansfield; special great grandson, Ryan E. Fish; several grandchildren; great grandchildren; great great grandchildren; and two nieces. Family and friends called on Monday, March 15 at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory and Monuments, P.C., Mansfield. Services were held at St. James Episcopal Church, Mansfield on Tuesday, March 16 with the Rev. Patrick (Rick) Close officiating. Burial was made in Oakwood Cemetery.

BEACH - Stephen S. Beach, 65, [SRGP 05372] of Mansfield, died Saturday, February 25, 1961. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, the former Elizabeth Yonkin, two daughters, Mrs. Carl Fetterman of Camp Hill, and Mrs. Edward Russell Jr. of Mansfield; five brothers, Dr. Robert of Indianapolis, Ind., Dr. Fred of Washington, Dr. Horace in Florida, Harry of Endicott, NY, and  Chester of Rochester, NY, and a sister, Mrs. Helen Radliff of Endicott. Services were held Monday afternoon. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. - The Wellsboro Agitator [Wellsboro, PA], 2 March 1961

BELL Carl C.
Carl C. Bell, 70 of 169 East Elmira Street, Mansfield, died ,Tuesday, April 7, 1981, at his home. He was born Nov.8,1910 in Ninevah, the son of Clifford and Winifred Oakes Bell. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Mansfield, of Friendship Lodge No. 247, Mansfield, Coudersport consistory, and of the Mansfield Cemetery Association. Surviving are his wife, Lila Barden Bell; Son, Denny, at home; two sisters, Mrs. Carl (Lois) Shaner and Mrs. Wayne (Hazel) Kennemuth, both of Cranberry; daughter-in-law, Mrs. Barbara Bell of Penn Yan; two grandchildren, Debbie and Danny of Penn Yan. Friends are invited to call at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield, Thursday, April 9, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. The funeral will be held Friday, April 10 at 2:30 pm, at the First United Methodist Church, Mansfield, with the Rev. David L. Weaver officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. Officers and members if Friendship Lodge will have a memorial service at the Lodge Hall Thursday at 8:15 pm., and further services will be held at the funeral home at 8:45 pm. Because of his dedication to free masonry, he was honored by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania and Friendship Lodge No. 247 by passing to the Chair.

ELMER (JACK) BENEDICT
     Elmer (Jack) Benedict, 71, of 167 Bennett Lane, Blossburg, died Wednesday, December 20, 1978, in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro.  Born Feb. 3, 1907, in Michigan, he was a son of Jackson and Eva Miller Benedict.  He was employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for 13 years.  Surviving are his wife, the former Laura Chilson; two stepsons, Harland Clark, of Mansfield, and Jack Clark, of Austin, Texas; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Larry (Leda) Dunkleberger, of Arnot, and Mrs. Raymond (Regina) Clymer, of Wellsboro; 13 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.  The funeral was held at 1 p.m. Friday, December 22, 1978, at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield.  Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield.  The Reverend Richard Pero, of North Bay, N.Y., officiated.

MILLER, MRS. FRANK L. Fanny Benson (SRGP 18707)
 Fanny Benson Miller, 59 years old, wife of Frank L. Miller of this place died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Charles King, in Rutland, Thursday afternoon, November 15, of dropsy of the heart.  Her funeral was held at her late home, North Main street, Sunday afternoon at two o’clock interment was in the family plot at Oakwood.  Mrs. Miller was born in Rutland August 2, 1858, and in 1881 was united in marriage to F. L. Miller.  To them were born three children, the first dying shortly after birth; a daughter, Mrs. Eli Tong, and a son, Ray W., of this place.  Mr. and Mrs. Miller came to Mansfield about thirty years ago and have resided all these years in the present home.  Mrs. Miller was a woman who did unto others as she would be done by.  She was a good neighbor and ever extended a helping hand in times of distress.  She will be missed greatly by her friends.  The large offering of beautiful flowers at the funeral showed that she enjoyed the esteem and friendship of many.  Besides the husband and children, Mrs. Miller is survived by two brothers, Henry Benson, of Mansfield; Franklin Benson, of Blossburg; two sisters, Mrs. Charles King, of Rutland, and Mrs. John Lamb, of Mansfield.

BENTLEY (SRGP 15533)
Bentley, Ralph Edmond age 79 of Sherwood Manor, Mansfield, Wednesday Jan. 30, 1974 at the Troy Community Hospital, Troy, Friends are invited to call at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield. Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Saturday 1 p.m. Rev. Kermit Clickner. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. Survived by wife, Louise O’Dell Bentley; three sons, Maurice of Millerton RD 1, Donald of Mainesburg, Harold of Troy RD1; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. He was a retired farmer and born in Columbia Cross Roads July 12 1894, the son of Thurston and Ida Bennedict Bentley.

BESANCENEY - Theodore “Ted” Besanceney, age 96, [SRGP 65833] Mansfield, PA, died Wednesday, March 26, 2008. Ted was born February 27, 1912 in Blossburg, PA, son of Charles Wesley and Myrtie (Hart) Besanceney. He was the husband of the late Erdene (Inscho) Besanceney. In his youth, he assisted on the family farm and worked in the Rattler Mine in Morris. He played football, basketball and baseball at Mansfield High School and went on to play varsity football, baseball, basketball and wrestled at Mansfield State Teacher’s College, where he graduated in 1933 with a BS in Math and Science. He also received his Masters in Education from Bucknell University and completed graduate courses at Duke University. Ted was a dedicated educator and coach for 40 years. From 1933-1935 he taught in a one room schoolhouse at State Road and from 1935-1938 he taught math and coached at Camptown. From 1938-1945 he was the principal in Genesee, PA, where he also started the volunteer fire department. Beginning in 1945, he was assistant principal, teacher and coach at Mansfield High School and from 1955-1973 served as principal at Mansfield High School. Ted also coached basketball for a year at Mansfield State College. He had been an active member of the Mansfield Lion’s Club and the Tioga County Conservation District where he also served as Chairman. He acted as a Richmond Township Supervisor and was President of the State Board of Township Supervisors. He also served in the National Guard. Ted is survived by a son, James Besanceney of Princeton, NJ; a daughter, Judith “Judie” Besanceney of Osceola, PA; six grandchildren, Heather Weiner, Holly Baudler, Eric Pletter, Jennifer Tham, Melissa Weglein, and Dani Pletter; 13 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Erdene; and four brothers, Lee, Walter, Ellery and Elvin. Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday, March 27, 2008 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., and on Friday, March 28, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will be held immediately following the viewing on Friday, March 28, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. Kevin Brophy officiating. Burial will be at the Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Theodore Besanceney, to the Mansfield Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o First Citizens National Bank, 15 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA 16933. - Corning Leader, 26 Mar 2008

BLEE - WILLIAM K. BLEE, age 85 of Sherwood Manor, Mansfield, died Monday, November 20, 1978 at the Green Home, Wellsboro. Friends are invited to call at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield, Tuesday evening 7-8 pm. There will be a Scripture service Tuesday evening 8 pm at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 10 am at the Holy Child Catholic Church, Mansfield. Fr. Joseph Houston officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. Survived by wife, Caroline Huber Blee; one daughter, Mrs. Philip (Anne) Gibson of Mansfield; 3 grandchildren. He was a World War I Army veteran; member so Holy Child Catholic Church, Mansfield; Austin-Cox American Legion, Mansfield; Newspapers Pressman Guild, Philadelphia. Born February 15, 1893 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, the son of Latham and Mary Baker Blee. Family will furnish flowers. Those who wish may make donations to the Holy Child Catholic Church or the charity of their choice.

KRISTIAN A. BOSTIC
Kristian Anthony Bostic, infant son of DeShawn Tremayne and Jackie Lynn (Dyer) Bostic, passed away Thursday, Aug. 12, 2004 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Kristian was born May 2, 2004 in Wellsboro. Surviving are his parents, DeShawn and Jackie Bostic of Mansfield; maternal grandparents, Robert "Duffy" Dyer, Sharon Dyer and George Copp, all of Mansfield; paternal grandparents, Melvin and Cheryl Hall of Lawrenceville; Mageline Hall of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Ed and Qwen Farr of Lawrenceville; several aunts, uncles, cousins, and special friends, Travis and Rachael Thompson of Mansfield. Family and friends were invited to attend a funeral service on Sunday, Aug. 15 at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory, and Monuments, PC, Mansfield with the Rev. Kirk Smethers officiating. Burial was made in Oakwood Cemetery.

BRACE - VOSBURG Listed on 04/30/04  Frances B. (SRGP 2125) Age 93, of Berthoud, CO, and formerly of Mansfield, PA, died onWednesday, April 28, 2004, at the McKee Medical Center in Loveland, CO. Frances was born on March 20, 1911 in Richmond Twp., a daughter of Harry and Lucy (Tanner) Brace. She was the wife of the late Ernest K. Vosburg. Frances was a graduate of the Mansfield Normal School (Mansfield University).

BRADLEY Sabra A. Thompson, 49, Mansfield RR 2, PA passed away Friday July 14, 1995 at home.  Mrs. Thompson was born March 2, 1946 in Blossburg, PA, a daughter of Fayette C. and Bernice Hunsinger Bradley.  She was a homemaker.  She is survived by her husband, Ronald; her mother; a son, Todd at home; daughters, Tammy Faulkner and Heidi at home, Nicola Scavello, Mt. Pocono, PA; stepsons, David, Blossburg, PA and Douglas, Waymart, PA; a stepdaughter, Judy Shaffer, Lake Ariel, PA; 17 grandchildren; brothers, James L. and Clair C. Bradley, both of Mansfield; sisters, Joan Siebel of Mansfield, PA, Sharon Hughes of Elmira, NY and Susan Treat of Sylvania, PA.  Funeral services were held July 16 at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home in Mansfield with the rev. Jasper Smith officiating and burial to be in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield.  Donations may be made to the family.  “Troy Gazette-Register,” Troy, PA  Thursday, July 20, 1995

BRADLEY - SABRA A. THOMPSON
Sabra A. Thompson, 49, of Mansfield RR2 died Friday, July 14, 1995, at home. Born March 2, 1946, in Blossburg, she was the daughter of Fayette C. and Bernice Hunsinger Bradley. She was a homemaker. Surviving, besides her mother, are one son, Todd, at home; three daughters, Tammy Faulkner and Heidi at home, Nicola Scavello of Mt. Pocono; two stepsons, David of Blossburg, Douglas of Waymart; one stepdaughter, Judy Saffer of Lake Ariel; 17 grandchildren; two brothers, James L. and Clair C. Bradley, both of Mansfield, three sisters, Joan Siebel of Mansfield, Sharon Hughes of Elmira, N.Y. and Susan Treat of Sylvania. Calling hours were held at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home, Mansfield, on Saturday, July 15. Services were held there on Sunday with the Rev. Jasper Smith officiating. Burial was made at Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. Donations may be made to the family.

BREWER -  Hufnagel, Mrs. Evelyn
Age 62 of Mansfield, Pa. Sunday, January 23, 1972 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Friends are invited to call at the Shaw and Robena Funeral Home, Mansfield, Monday and Tuesday evenings 7 to 9 pm. Funeral services at the First Baptist Church, Mansfield, Wednesday 2 pm. Rev. Benjamin Nevins. Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the Coronary Care Unit of Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Survived by husband, Jonathan Hufnagel; daughters, Mrs. John ( Diane ) Cady of Mansfield, Mrs. Donald ( Margaret) Spotts of Painted Post, N.Y.; sons, James J. Hufnagel of Mansfield, John T. Hufnagel of Corning; sisters, Mrs. LeRoy Stairs and Mrs. Milton Wagner, both of Rochester, N.Y.; brothers, Albert J. Brewer, of Corning, Matthew J. Brewer, of Elmira, Fred J. Brewer, of Binghamton and 7 grandchildren. Mrs. Hufnagel was manager at Warren Miller Elementary School Cafeteria, Mansfield; member of First Baptist Church, Mansfield; member of Twilight Chapter of Eastern Star; Baptist Women’s Council and a graduate of Blossburg ,Pa. High School.

BRYANT Dee
Dee Bryant, age 39, of Tioga RD 1, died Thursday, May 30, 1974, at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. The funeral was held at the C. Brainard Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield, Saturday, June 1 at 3 pm with Rev. Richard Brenneman officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. He is survived by two daughters, Debra of Lancaster, Theresa of Horseheads, NY; two sons, Michael and Raymond, both of Horseheads; father, Frank of Mansfield RD 2; two brothers, Waldo of Tioga RD 1, Franklin of Wellsboro; three sisters, Mrs. Kenneth (Sylvene) Brooks of Bellflower, Calif., Mrs. George (Madge) Kruse of Mount Clair, NJ, Mrs. Terry (Rae) Kirkland of La Mirada, Calif. He was born Jan 21, 1935 in Mansfield, the son of Frank and Mildred Bailey Brya

ISAAC W. BRYANT (SRGP 5492)
 Isaac Waldo Bryant, 77, of Tioga died Tuesday, March 15, 1994, in Salem, Ala. Born June 12, 1916, in Mansfield, he was the son of Frank and Mildred Bailey Bryant. He was a retired logger. Surviving are his wife, the former Rose Makely; two daughters, Dawn Hardina of Santa Fe Springs, Calif., and Elaine Raines of Salem, Ala.; two sisters, Madge Kruse of Montclaire, NJ and Rachelle Kirkland of Cypress, Calif.; one brother, Franklin of Galeton; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Friends called at the Wilston Funeral Home, Mansfield, on Friday, March 18. Services were held there Saturday, March 19, with the Rev. James Bellamy officiating. Burial was made at Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield.
 

ISAAC BRYANT (SRGP 5463) Isaac Bryant, 85, died at 8 a.m., Tuesday, February 22, 1938, at his home in Richmond Township following an illness of two years. The son of William and Lois Richmond Bryant, he was born in Sullivan Township, January 18, 1853. When he was 21 years of age he moved to Richmond Township on the Pickle Hill road, where he resided until 32 years ago, when he moved to the Newtown Road, where he has since resided. March 31, 1893, he married Miss Charity Austin.Mr. Bryant followed the vocation of farming all his life and was one of the community’s most respected citizens. He was a member of the Mansfield Methodist Church and Tioga Valley Grange 918.He is survived by his wife, three sons, Frank, Jay and William, all of Mansfield and 10 grandchildren. One son, Raymond, died 15 years ago.Funeral services will be held at the home Thursday at 2 p.m. the Rev. Charles N. Ouderkirk, officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Pall bearers will be Charles Howe, Benjamin Jones, Halsley Benson, George Brace, James Searles, E. J. Wood.

BRYANT JANET
Infant Meets Death Under Automobile
Janet, 15 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Bryant, was fatally injured when she fell under her father's automobile at 8 p.m.  Sunday, as members of the family were leaving their home in Richmond Township.  An older sister was holding Janet on her lap, when the car door came open and they were both thrown to the ground, the smaller child falling under the car.  She was removed to the office of Dr. Hughes Meaker, where she died at 2 a.m. Monday.  Besides her parents, she is survived by two sisters, Emma and Madeline, and her grandparents, Mrs. Isaac Bryant and Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Jenkins of Mansfield.  Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the family home in Richmond Township, the Rev. D. J. Griffiths, of the Baptist Church officiating.  Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.  Mr. and Mrs. Bryant and family have the sincere sympathy of the community in their bereavement.
 

BRYANT, JEROME W. (SRGP 05459)  Jerome W. Bryant passed away at his home in Sullivan, Pa., at 9:30 p.m., Sunday, March 28, 1926.  Death was due to a complication of diseases from which he had suffered since October.  He was born in 1850.  The eldest of four children of the late William and Lois Richmond Bryant.  He passed the entire seventy-six years of his life on the farm where he was born.  In 1903 he was united in marriage with Miss Stella Barnard, of Rushville, N.Y., by whom he is survived; also one brother, Isaac, of Mansfield survives.  He was an active and faithful member of the Elk Run church, with which he had been associated many years.  He was interested in all things pertaining to his community and a large number are left to miss his staunch and loyal friendship.  The funeral was held from his late home at 2:00 p.m., April 1.  Interment was in the family plot in Oakwood cemetery.  The Rev. F. I. Smith, of Mainesburg, a life-long friend of the deceased officiated.

BRYANT, Madge Kruse, (SRGP 09485) of  Montclair, NJ, passed away of February 1, 2003 at her home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Kruse was born in Mansfield, PA and has lived in Montclair for many years. She received her bachelor’s degree from Wayne State University, MI, and a master’s degree in English from the University of Miami. She was a loving mother and the owner of a business that designs and builds exhibits for the national conventions for over forty years. She enjoyed needlepoint, writing children’s stories and reading. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, George Kruse; and four children, Lisa Dannemiller, Candace Gerrety, George Kruse II and Christopher Kruse; a brother Franklin Bryant; a sister Rachelle Kirkland; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Kruse was predeceased by her parents, Frank and Mildred Bryant, and sibling, Waldo, Dee, Lorraine, and Sylvene. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2003 at 11:00 am at the First United Methodist of Mansfield with the Rev. Richard Berg officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. Funeral services are under the direction of the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA.

HARRY L. BURGETT (SHORTY)
 Harry L. Burgett (Shorty), age 70, of Tioga, PA, RD 2, died unexpectedly at his home Monday, June 25, 1973. He was a veteran of World War II and served in the European Theatre.  He was a 30 year employe of Corning Glass and retired from the Wellsboro plant five years ago. Survived by wife, Dorotha Frost Burgett; one son, William Burgett of Wellsboro; two stepsons, R. Russell Frost of Atlanta, Ga., Harold S. Frost of Tioga RD 2; two daughters, Mrs. Ernest (Aleta) Fowler of Wellsboro, Mrs. Erwin (Nancy) Baker of Wellsboro; 14 grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Vera Crandall of Utica, Ohio; two brothers, Albert and Arthur, both of Williamsport. The funeral was held Wednesday at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield.  Rev. John Shypulefski officiated.  Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield.

HOWARD H. BURKE
 Howard H. Burke, 84, of 199 North Main Street, Mansfield, died Thursday, Nov. 19 at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro. Born Dec. 12, 1902, in Goodheu Hill, Addison, NY, he was the son of John and Gwendolen Morton Burke. A member of the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield, he was the custodian for 17 years.  He was also a member of the Mansfield Coffee Club and the Board of Directors of the Prospect Cemetery Association. From 1945 tp 1967, he was the owner and operator of Burke's Food Market in Mansfield. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Catherine Burke; two daughters, Mrs. Paul (Cathy) Nowlen of Jenkinsville, SC and Mrs. Dawn Rosato of Jersey Shore; one granddaughter; four grandsons; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held at the First United Methodist Church in Mansfield Sunday, Nov. 22.  The Rev. James T. Dawes officiated. Burial was made in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. The family provided flowers.  Memorial donations may be made in his name to the First United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by the Scureman Funeral Home.

BURKE - HOWARD H. BURKE, age 84 of 199 North Main Street, Mansfield, PA, died Thursday, November 19, 1987, at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. Friends may call at the Scureman Funeral Home, 130 South Mains St., Mansfield, Saturday evening from 7-9 pm. Funeral will be Sunday at 2 pm at the First United Methodist Church, Mansfield, with the Rev. James T. Dawes officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA. Family will provide flowers, those, who wish, may make donations to the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield. Survived by his wife of 52 years, Catherine Burke; 2 daughters, Mrs. Paul (Cathy) Nowlen of Jenkinsville, SC and Mrs. Dawn Rosato of Jersey Shore, PA; 1 granddaughter; 4 grandsons; several nieces and nephews. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield, where he was the Custodian for 17 years. He was a member of the Mansfield Coffee Club and the Board of Directors of the Prospect Cemetery Association. He was the owner and operator of Burke’s Food Market in Mansfield from 1945 to 1967. He was born December 12, 1902 in Goodheu Hill, Addison, NY, the son of John and Gwendolyn Morton Burke.

BURT - BETTY V. ANDREWS
                Betty V. Andrews, 78, a resident of the Green Home and formerly of Mansfield, died Sunday, March 17, 2002, at the Green Home, Wellsboro.  Born Aug. 22, 1923, in Arkport, N.Y., she was the daughter of H. Plynn and M. Marie (Pfitzenmaier) Burt. She had been employed by Dr. Sanford and for many years at the former Petticoat Shop in Mansfield. She was a member of Canoe Camp Church of  Christ. Preceding her in death were two brothers, Jack and Robert Burt.   Surviving are a son, Steven Andrews of Mansfield; two daughters and  son-in-law, Joann Nix of Kattering, Ohio, and Betsy and Larry Tokarz of Mansfield; two stepsons, Gerald (Oveta) Andrews of Covington and Donald  (Donna) Andrews of Mansfield; six grandchildren, Sean and Jeff Nix, Curtis Andrews, Stephanie Giantisco, Lori Pereira, and Sally Tokarz; four great-grandchildren; a brother, Russell (Helen) Burt of Mansfield; a sister, June (Arthur) Abreu of Mansfield; and several nieces and nephews.  Friends are invited to call on Wednesday, March 20, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at  the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory and Monuments P.C., 637 S. Main Street, Mansfield.   Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 21, at 11 a.m. at the funeral  home.   Burial will be made at Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield.   Memorial donations may be made to the Green Home, 37 Central Ave.,  Wellsboro, PA 16901.

BURT  Jonathan A. 23, of DeBeque, CO, formerly of Mansfield, PA, died March 3, 2007 in DeBeque, the result of an automobile accident. He was born November 6, 1983 in Wellsboro, PA, the son of Allen Burt and Cynthia Waltz. Jonathan was employed as a hunting guide at Kessler Canyon Collections. He loved hunting and fishing and was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. In addition to his father and mother, both of Mansfield, PA, Jonathan is survived by his brother, Joshua of DeBeque, CO; his paternal grandmother, Janet Burt of Mansfield, PA; his maternal grandparents, Warren and Bernadine Waltz of Mansfield, PA; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his paternal grandfather, Jack Burt in 1995. Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA, Thursday, 5-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held there Friday at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Albert Leonard officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA.

BUTTON
Button, Howard H., age 73 of Mansfield, died Wednesday September 6, 1972 at the Veterans Administration Hospital, Buffalo, N.Y. Funeral service was held at the Shaw and Robena Funeral Home, Mansfield, Sunday at 1:30 p.m. burial was in the Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield.  Survived by two sons, Ford Button, Rochester, N.Y., Donald Button, Mansfield, Pa., daughter, Mrs. Donald (Donna) Steele, Abington, Pa.; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. He was a veteran of World War I.
 

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