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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. |
GEORGE R. ALEXANDER, age 44, of RR 1 Liberty, Pa., passed away Saturday, Oct. 7, 2000, at his home. Born on Nov. 24, 1955 in Blossburg, Pa., he was a son of Barbara Houghtaling Alexander and the late George H. Alexander. George attended Liberty Schools and graduated with the Class of 1974. He was employed as a truck driver with Ward Manufacturing in Blossburg, Pa., for the past 20 years. He will be remembered by his family and friends as being a hard worker. George’s main interest in life was his family. He was the Alexander Family Reunion president for 15 years. He was an avid outdoorsman and especially loved hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed working with his excavating equipment and traveling. In addition to his mother, Barbara Alexander of Wyalusing, he is survived by his wife, the former Susan Moretz of Liberty; two daughters; Jamie Alexander of Dover, Del., and Bobbie Alexander of Liberty; a granddaughter; Renee D. Constant; three brothers; James W. Alexander of Monroeton, Gary Alexander of New Albany and Ben Alexander of Wyalusing, Pa.; sister; Shirley Beach of Boynton Beach, Fla; stepsister; Judy Gastruck of Williamsport, Pa. Mr. Alexander was predeceased by his father, George; a brother, William; and a stepbrother, David. The family invites friends to call from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, at the William Zwicharowski Funeral Home, 314 Granger St. in Blossburg, Pa. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Daniel May officiating. Interment will follow in the Ogdensburg Cemetery, Ogdensburg, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review.
James H. AUSTIN, Sr., 70 of RD #1, Roaring Branch, died Monday, Dec. 14, at his home. Born Dec. 5, 1917 at Union Township, he was the son of Alfred H. and Rose C. Kobbie Austin. He retired after 37 years as a truckdriver, having been employed by various area firms. An U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he was a member of American Legion Post 167 in Morris Run. Surviving is his companion of 14 years, Mrs. Alice Andrus; two sons, James H., Jr and Dennis A., both of Ralston; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Wilfred of Bodines and Mrs. Alice Saar of Ralston; a step-daughter, Mrs. Barbara Vroman of RD #1, Roaring Branch; five grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren. Funeral services were held today, (Wednesday, Dec. 16) at 1 p.m. at Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, 40 North Center St., Canton. The Rev. Jasper Smith, a retired Methodist minister will officiate. Burial will be made in Ogdensburg Cemetery.
JAMES H. AUSTIN, 70, of Roaring Branch RD 1, passed away Monday, Dec. 14, at his home in Union Township, Tioga County. Mr. Austin celebrated his 70th birthday on Dec. 5. Born at Union Township, he was the son of Alfred H. and Rose C. Kobbie Austin. Mr. Austin retired after 37 years as a long distance truck driver working for various employers. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion No. 167 at Morris Run, Pa. He is survived by two sons; James A. Austin, Jr., and Dennis A. Austin, both of Ralston; two daughters; Mrs. Betty Wilfred of Bodines, Pa., and Mrs. Alice Saar of Ralston; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Barbara Vroman of Roaring Branch RD 1; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Also surviving is his companion of 14 years, Mrs. Alice Andrus of Roaring Branch RD 1. The funeral service will be held Wed., Dec. 16, at 1 p.m. at the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, 40 N. Center St., Canton with the Rev. Jasper Smith, a retired United Methodist minister, officiating. Interment will be in the Ogdensburg Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening from 6-8 p.m. –Towanda Daily Review. (Born Dec. 5, 1917, Died Dec. 14, 1987)
RALPH W. AUSTIN, 67, of Roaring Branch RD 1, died Tuesday, August 3, 1982 as the result of a logging accident. Mr. Austin was born May 1, 1915, a son of LeRoy and Blanche Tebo Austin. He was a retired farmer. He was an elder and member of the Ogdensburg Church of Christ, was overseer of the Ogdensburg Grange, director of the Tioga County Mutual Insurance Company, mayor of Ogdensburg and treasurer of the Roaring Branch Odd Fellows. Mr. Austin is survived by his wife of 46 years, the former Harriet Williams; a son, Gerald Austin of Cressona, Pa.; a daughter, Mrs. Larry (Barbara) Steinruck of Williamsport; six grandchildren, William, Deborah and Amber Matson of Owego, Thomas Austin of Cressona and Timothy and James Steinruck of Williamsport; three sisters, Mrs. Ruby Bebble of Milford, Conn., Mrs. Fanny Good of Roaring Branch and twin sister, Mrs. Ruth Thompson of Roaring Branch; a brother, Robert Austin of Newark Valley, N.Y. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Austin was predeceased by a daughter, Mrs. Donna Matson on June 8, 1975. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Ogdensburg Church of Christ with the Rev. Gerald Holmes, his minister, officiating. Interment will be in the Ogdensburg Cemetery. Friends may call at the Morse-Kleese Funeral Home, 40 N. Center St., Canton, Thursday from 7-9 p.m. Memorial donations may be directed to the Ogdensburg Church of Christ in Mr. Austin’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
AUSTIN - Ruth Thompson, 92, long-time Roaring Branch, PA, resident and most recently of the Green Home in Wellsboro, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2008, at the Soldiers & Sailors Hospital in Wellsboro. Ruth was born on May 1, 1915, in Ogdensburg, PA, a daughter of the late Leroy and Blanche (Tebo) Austin. She was a graduate of Canton High School, class of 1935. Ruth was the beloved wife of Benny Thompson, Sr. for 43 years until his passing on May 20, 1984. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Ruth was also a great cook and talented baker. She loved preparing large delicious family dinners and her Halloween popcorn balls were a favorite. Ruth was an active member of the Roaring Branch United Methodist Church. She was the custodian of the Roaring Branch School for many years and worked as cook for the Roaring Branch Head Start Program. Surviving are her two children, Linda (Ronald) Haldeman and Benny Thompson Jr., all of Roaring Branch; Six grandchildren, Ronald (Sharon) Haldeman, Jr. of The Colony, TX, Keith (Wendy) Haldeman of Punxsutawney, PA, Troy (Debra) Haldeman of Ralston, Travis (Wendy) Haldeman of Tunkhannock, Benny (Hope) Thompson and John Thompson all of Roaring Branch; 10 great-grandchildren; may nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband, Benny, she was predeceased by her twin brother, Ralph Austin; brothers Roscoe and Robert Austin; sisters, Ruby Bebble and Fanny Good and her daughter-in-law, Glenda Thompson. Calling hours will be 2 - 3 p. m. Monday, April 28, at the Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Drive, Canton. The funeral and committal services will follow with Rev. Ann Overmiller officiating. Burial will be in Ogdensburg Cemetery. Those wishing to make donations to the Activity Fund at the Green Home, 37 Central Ave., Wellsboro, PA 16901. Williams Sun-Gazette - April 26, 2008. Submittted by Bob & Dee Austin Bond
BADGEROW Emma
Mrs. Emma Nesbitt, widow of T. G. Nesbitt, died at the home of Mrs.
Dora Wilkinson on Queen street Saturday, May 5. She was 87 years
old. A former resident of Betula, she is survived by a son, James
Thompson, of Williamsport; a sister, Mrs. Florence Purdy, of Grand Rapids,
Mich.; and a brother, William Badgerow, of Chicago. Services were
held Tuesday from the Bastian Funeral Home, with burial in Ogdensburg cemetery.
Source: The Wellsboro Gazette, May 10, 1945, Page 13, Column 3
BARROW –MARTHA A. SPENCER, 78, 29 Elm Street, Canton passed away Friday, December 3, 1993 at the Robert Packer hospital, Sayre. Mrs. Spencer was born August 17, 1915 in Union Township, Tioga County a daughter of Raymond and Alice Graham Barrow. She was a homemaker who enjoyed quilting. Martha was a lifetime member of the Ogdensburg Church of Christ where she was treasurer for many years and held various offices, member of the Canton Senior Citizens and was active with the Canton Community Clothing Center. She is survived by her husband, Willard R. Spencer with whom she celebrated 61 years of marriage on February 14, 1993. Also surviving are two sons, Willard R. Sr., Dallas, PA and F. Erwin, RR 1 Roaring Branch; two daughters, Mrs. Carol Brown, Campbell, NY and Miss Mary Alice Spencer at home; sister, Mrs. Winifred Stika, Binghamton, NY; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by a grandson, Clinton Spencer on December 11, 1986; three brothers and four sisters. The funeral service was held on December 6 at the Ogdensburg Church of Christ. Interment will be in the Ogdensburg Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to the Ogdensburg Church of Christ in Mrs. Spencer’s memory. –Canton Independent Sentinel
BRYINGTON - THOMPSON Glenda
55, of Ogdensburg, PA, died at home March 10, 2008 while surrounded
by her family. In addition to her mother and stepfather, Jessie (Francis)
Terry of Canton, surviving are her beloved husband, Benny Jr.; sons, Benny
III (Hope) Thompson, John Thompson (Jackie May), all of Roaring Branch;
two grandsons, Kyle and Nathan; siblings, Doris (Dale) Terry of Elmira,
Paul (Carolyn) Bryington of Gillett, John (Gale) Bryington of Roaring Branch,
twin sister, Linda Johnson of Gillett, and twins, Donna (Joe) McIlwain
of Texas, and Dan Bryington of Towanda; mother-in-law, Ruth Thompson of
Wellsboro; sister-in-law, Linda (Ron) Holderman of Ralston; numerous nieces,
nephews, cousins and dear friends. She was predeceased by her father, John
Bryington; and father-in-law, Benny Thompson Sr. Friends may call 6 – 8
p.m., Wednesday at Pepper Funeral Home, Canton. Services will be held 11
a.m., Thursday at the Ogdensburg Church of Christ with Rev. Bill Shepard
officiating. Burial will be in Ogdensburg Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to: Ogdensburg Church of Christ, c/o RR 1 Box 111A,
Roaring Branch, PA 17765, or Susquehanna Hospice, 1100 Grampian Blvd.,
Williamsport, PA 17701. Published in the Star-Gazette on 3/11/2008.
DONALD L. BUNN, 79, of 65 Lycoming St., Canton, Pa., passed away Friday, August 23, 1985 at the Troy Community Hospital. Born Oct. 15, 1906 in Ogdensburg (Tioga County), he was the son of Jackson and Emma Blank Bunn. Mr. Bunn was a lifelong farmer in Ogdensburg until retirement in 1966 when he moved to his present residence in Canton. He was a member and former deacon and elder of the Ogdensburg Church of Christ. Mr. Bunn had been a former member of the Canton Area School Board for 16 years, a charter member of the Ogdensburg Gun Club, and a member of the Ogdensburg Grange #293. Survivors include his wife, the former Blanche Thomas to whom he was married 58 years on October 18, 1984, three daughters; Mrs. James (Ruth) Zeigler of Canton RD 2, Mrs. Donald (Alice) Buck of Eagle, Idaho, and Mrs. William (Janet) Hart of Forksville; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the Morse-Kleese funeral Home, 40 N. Center St., Canton, with rev. David B. Morris, pastor of the Canton Church of Christ, Disciples, officiating. Interment will be in Ogdensburg Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday from 6-9 p.m. The family will provide flowers, but memorial donations may be directed to American Cancer Society in Mr. Bunn’s memory.
BUNN Mary
Mrs. Mary (Bunn) Herman, of Ogdensburg, Pa., died March 19, at 10 a.m.,
while on a visit at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alice Harrington, at
Elmira Heights, aged 84 years. Mrs. Minnie Stull, of Elmira, is also
a daughter of the decedent. The remains were taken to Ogdensburg
for burial. Source: The Wellsboro Gazette, March 28, 1917, Page 2,
Column 1
BURKEY –MRS. ETHEL E. COLE, 64, widow of Clyde E. Cole, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Marshall Boyd, Canton RD 2, last Thursday afternoon, April 21, 1955 following an extended illness. Mrs. Cole was a member of the Ward Methodist Church. Survivors include five other daughters, Mrs. Emerson Hufford of Pine City, N.Y., RD 1, Mrs. William Spencer of Canton RD 2, Mrs. Francis Boyd of Canton, Mrs. Jack Pine of Canton Star Route, and Mrs. Howard Sindlinger of Liberty; three sons, William and Donald Cole of Canton and Robert Cole of Blossburg; a brother, Vicor Burkey of Vandalia, Mich.; 24 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Kleese Funeral Home, Center Street, Canton, Sunday at 2 p.m. of the Canton Methodist Church, officiated and burial was in Ogdensburg Cemetery.
GORDON GLENN CAREY
Gordon Glenn Carey, 69, of Ogdensburg, died suddenly Monday,
March 26, 1984, at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro.
He was born March 9, 1915 in Morris Run, a son of Frank and Agnes Rotrick
Carey. He was self-employed and, at one time, had worked at J.P. Ward Foundries,
Blossburg for 15 years. He was a member of the Blossburg Christian
Missionary Alliance Church. He and his wife, the former Dorothy McDermott,
had celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary on Nov. 8. 1983. Surviving
are: his wife, Dorothy McDermott Carey; two sons, Joseph E. Carey of Morris
Run and Richard G. Carey of Blossburg; eight daughters, Beverly J. Cohick
of Ogdensburg, Margaret A. Davis of Ludlow, Kentucky, Donna D. Peffer of
Mainesburg, Carol A. Chamberlin of Mainesburg, Glenda L. Sherant of Arnot,
Lois K. Wandell of Blossburg, Karen E. Harbold of Blossburg and Debra S.
Graham of Fallbrook; two sisters, Mildred Loper of Chemung, NY, and Jessie
Jackson of Nauvoo; 43 grandchildren, and 31 great-grandchildren. Friends
may call at the Morse & Kleese Funeral Home, 40 North Center St., Canton,
tonight, Wednesday, March 28, from 7 to 9 pm. Funeral services will be
held there Thursday, March 29, at 1 pm with his pastor, Edgar Manns, officiating.
Interment will be in the Ogdensburg Cemetery.
CASTLEBURY, Anna S. - Mrs. Daniel Schmelzle died at her home here on Friday evening May 11th after a long illness. Surviving are her husband, three daughters and one son: Mrs. Walter Hopkins, of Williamsport; Mrs. Frank Thomas and Mrs. Frank Collister, of South Union, and Harry Schmelzle, of Ogdensburg. The funeral was held Tuesday at 10 o;clock from the house; interment in Ogdensburg cemetery. Source: The Wellsboro Gazette, May 24, 1923, Page 8, Column 4 - "Mrs. Daniel Schmelzle" is Anna S. Castlebury b. Nov 1866 PA. I have not checked for her parents yet, but the information was from one of her childrens obituaries.
CLARK, Herman A.
Herman A. Clark, 77, of Elmira, N.Y., formerly of Liberty, died
Monday, July 30, 1973, in the Arnot-Ogden Hospital, Elmira. He was
a retired Pennsylvania State Police trooper in Bedford County, where
he had also served as a mayor, constable and chief justice. Mr. Clark was
born in Liberty, a son of William and Hannah Mase Clark. Surviving are
his wife, the former Edna Lodge, and a sister, Mrs. Lula Eddings, of Blossburg.
The funeral was held on Thursday at the Olthof Funeral Home in Elmira.
Burial was in Ogdensburg Cemetery. The Rev. Duane Taylor, of Elmira, officiated.
CLEVELAND GOLDIE A. LANDON
Age 86 of 61 Fourth St., Mansfield, Pa., Friday, Jan. 3, 1975 at the
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, Pa. Friends are
invited to call at the Kuhl Funeral Home Mansfield, Saturday 2 to 4 and
7 to 9 pm. Funeral there Sunday 2 pm. Rev. Eddie Hicks of Trout
Run, officiating. Burial in Ogdensburg, Pa. Survived by one
daughter, Mrs. Ervin (Louise) Heinrich of Mansfield, Pa.; three grandchildren,
Mrs. Paul (Ruth) Maneval of Mansfield, Mrs. Phyllis Hoskins of Vestal,
NY, Donald Heinrich of Mansfield; four great-grandchildren. She was
a member of the North Union Christian Church of Canton, Pa RD 2.
She was born Feb. 25, 1888 in Tioga County PA, the daughter of Enos and
Elizabeth Austin Cleveland and was the widow of George Landon
BRETT MICHAEL COHICK, 19, of Canton RR 2 went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2001, as the result of a motor vehicle accident. He will be sadly missed by his loving family and many friends. Born in Williamsport, PA, on Sept. 6, 1982, he was a son of Tony and Cathy Mead Cohick. Brett was a senior at Canton High School, where he was very active in Warrior football, baseball and wrestling. He was a bright and popular young man who loved life and the outdoors; especially sports, hunting and four-wheeling. Brett was also a hard worker and through the Northern Tier Career Center was a student employee at Schoonover’s Plumbing and Heating in Canton. He also enjoyed the NFL and was an avid Washington Redskins footfall fan. He is survived by his parents, Tony and Cathy Cohick of Canton RR 2; a brother and sister-in-law, Bradley and Carrie Cohick of Granville; a sister and brother-in-law, Cristina and Brion Hulbert of Canton; two nephews, Hunter and Bailey Cohick; a special friend, Lauren Schoonover; his maternal grandparents, Charles and Beverly Mead of Roaring Branch; his paternal grandparents, Marlin and Jean Cohick of Ogdensburg; a great-grandmother, Bernice Cohick of Williamsport; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; and many friends. The family invites friends to call on Friday, Oct. 19, from 6 to 9 ;.m. at the Pepper Funeral home, Springbrook Drive, Canton. The funeral will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Canton Church of Christ with the Rev. William Shepherd officiating. Burial will follow in the Ogdensburg Cemetery. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Brett Cohick Memorial fund, c/o The Canton Area High School, at 139 E. Main St., Canton, Pa. in Brett’s loving memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
COLE –HELEN J. SINDLINGER, 75, Liberty, PA passed away August 10, 2001, at Soldiers and Sailors Hospital in Wellsboro, PA. Born July 24, 1926, in Gleason, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Ethel Burkey Cole. She was a graduate of Canton High School, Class of 1944. On August 2, 1953, she married Howard B. Sindlinger in Canton. He predeceased her on March 16, 1992, following 38 years of loving marriage. In earlier years she was employed by Ward Manufacturing in Blossburg; later she assisted her husband as a proprietor of the H&R Block in Wellsboro, where she devoted over 25 years of service. Mrs. Sindlinger was a member of the Salem Lutheran Church, Liberty, and the Sebring Grange No. 1047 and enjoyed participating with the Liberty Ladies Widows Club. She also enjoyed her player piano, cooking and e-mailing with family. Her family was very dear to her. She especially cherished her grandchildren. Surviving: her children and their spouses, Carl and Debbie Sundlinger Sr., Elmira Heights, N.Y., Eric and Debbie Sindlinger Sr., Osceola, PA, Beverly and Kenneth Ellis, Hughesville, PA, Linda and Raymond Fischer Jr., Williamsport, PA, Mary and Stephen White and Myra and Glenn Shaffer, all of Liberty, and Joni and Michael Moskevitz, Austin, TX; seven grandchildren, Carl Jr., Eric Jr. and his fiancee Karen Jelliff, and David Sindlinger, Shanean Adams, Raymond Fischer III, Darren White and Erin Shaffer; three step-grandchildren, Michael and Jennifer Houghtaling and Christine Fischer; great-granddaughter, Alyanah Adams; step-great-grandson, Gavin Colocino; sisters, Marjorie Hufford, Florida, Betty Boyd, Canton and Eileen Boyd, Green Castle, PA; brother, Donald Cole, Gillett; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband, Howard, she was predeceased by an infant son, and sisters and brothers Mildred Spencer, Mary Pine, and William and Robert Cole. The funeral service was held at the Salem Lutheran Church. Her pastor, the Rev. Daniel May officiated. Burial followed in the Union Cemetery, Liberty Township. Those who wish may direct memorials in Mrs. Sindlinger’s memory to the Salem Lutheran Church or the Sebring Grange, both of Liberty, PA. Arrangements were under the direction of the Pepper Funeral Home, Canton. –Canton Independent Sentinel.
ROBERT LEE COLE SR., 65, of Canton RR 2, (Tioga Co., Union Twp.) passed away early Saturday morning, Dec. 30, 1995, at the Troy Community Hospital. Born March 8, 1930, in Gleason, Pa., he was a son of the late Clyde and Ethel Burkey Cole. Robert attended the Canton Area High School. On March 14, 1951, he was inducted into the U.S. Army. He served as a corporal in the Signal Corps during the Korean Conflict until his honorable discharge on March 13, 1957. On June 6, 1959, he married the former Eloise Dibble in the former Canton Presbyterian Church. Together they celebrated 36 years of marriage. Mr. Cole was employed by several area businesses and later was employed by Boyd’s Clothing Store in Canton until declining health no longer permitted him to continue. He was a member of the Ogdensburg Church of Christ and the Canton V.F.W. Post No. 714, and in earlier years belonged to the Masonic DeMolay Youth in Canton. Mr. Cole’s main interest throughout life encompassed his home and family especially his grandchildren. Robert was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a talented handyman and loved fixing things. He also enjoyed working with computers. Surviving are: his wife, Eloise, at home: a son and daughters-in-law, Robert Jr. and Brenda Cole of Ogdensburg, Pa.; a son, Gregory Cole of Easton, Pa.; three daughters and sons-in-law, Lynnette and Michael Neupauer of Loyalsock Twp., Pa., Nancy and David Seeley of Liberty, Pa., and Terri and Robert Hoops of Easton, Pa.; a daughter, Lauri Cole, at home; five grandchildren; four sisters, Marjorie Hufford of Florida, Elizabeth Boyd of Canton, Helen Sindlinger of Liberty, Pa., and Eileen Boyd of Green Castle, Pa.; a brother, Donald Cole of East Canton; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, William Cole, and two sisters, Mildred Spencer and Mary Pine. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, 1996 at the Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Drive, Canton, and one hour prior to the funeral service at the funeral home. The funeral service will be held at Wednesday, Jan. 3, 1996, at noon at the funeral home with Rev. Duane Taylor and the Rev. William Shepherd officiating. Interment will be held in the Ogdensburg Cemetery, Ogdensburg, Pa. with the Canton V.F.W. Post No. 714 according military honors. The family will provide flowers and suggests that memorials may be directed to the Canton High School Computer Department, 139 E. Main St., Canton, Pa. or to the Salvation Army, a chapter of your choice, in Mr. Cole’s memory. –Canton Independent Sentinel.
ALLEN C. COX, 90, formerly of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 1995, at the Broad Acres Nursing Home, where he had been a resident since December 1991. He was born on Feb. 11, 1905, in East Hill, PA the son of the late William Miles and Cora (Salada) Cox and was a farmer for most of his life until his retirement in 1969. Allen was the widower of the late Margaret E. Schmelzle, who passed away on Aug. 21, 1990. He was a member of the Ogdensburg Church of Christ and past vice president of the First Bank of Ralston. He was also a member of the Ogdensburg Grange No. 293, Ogdensburg Gun Club and the Canton Senior Community Center. He is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Dorothy and Lionel Kilmer of Covington, PA, Elizabeth and Howard Route of Canton, PA and Esther and Richard Cease of Troy; a sister-in-law, Marie Cox of Coopers Plain, NY; 14 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held on Friday, February 24 at the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home in Canton with the Rev. Duane Taylor officiating and interment to be in the Ogdensburg Cemetery, Tioga County PA. Memorials may be sent to Norma Jean Schmelzle, c/o Ogdensburg Church of Christ, RR 1, Box 168, Roaring Branch, PA or Lois Harold, c/o Ogdensburg Cemetery Association, RR 2, Canton, Pa. –Canton Independent Sentinel.
COX -ESTHER COX CEASE, 69, of Troy RR2 passed away Sunday, Dec. 2004, in Houston, Texas, following a courageous battle with cancer. Esther was born in Roaring Branch on July 22, 1935, a daughter of the late Allen and Margaret (Schmelzle) Cox. She graduated from Canton High School with the Class of 1953. She was the wife of Richard L. Cease, and Esther and Dick were blessed with more than 48 wonderful years together. She was a member of the Alba First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Caring for family and home were most important in Esther’s life. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who cherished times shared with them. Esther was a friendly woman and a great conversationalist who especially enjoyed visiting with friends and relatives. Surviving her are her beloved husband, Dick, at home, four children and their spouses, roger L. Cease of Middleburg, Pa., Laurie and Russell Kerlin of Columbia Cross Roads, Bradley and Cindy Cease of Katy, Texas, and Michele and Edd Anthony of Richmond, Texas; 11 grandchildren, two sisters, Dorothy Kilmer of Covington and Elizabeth (Howard) Route of Canton; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Her family invites friends to call 6-9 p.m. Thursday at the Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Drive, Canton. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, with her pastor, the Rev. Tom Blackall, officiating. Burial will follow in Ogdensburg Cemetery. Those who wish may make memorials in Esther’s name to The First Christian Church of Alba, c/o RR 2, Box 67, Canton, PA. –Towanda Daily Review.
DANN - Mrs. Charles Irvin, of Ogdensburg, died July 20 and was
buried in the family plot at that place on Saturday at 2 p.m., Rev. Mr.
Patterson, of Avis, - her former pastor, officiating. She is survived
by her husband and three children, besides the infant son for whom she
gave her life. She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Herman, of
Ogdensburg, and her father, Claton Dann, of Big Flats, N.Y. She was
a member of the Disciple church, a loving wife and mother. Source: The
Wellsboro Agitator, July 27, 1921, Page 1, Column 2
Dann -Mrs. Charles Irvin. Is Anna E. Dann born 5 JUL 1883 Ogdensburg
and died 20 JUL 1921 Ogdensburg. Her parents are Clayton and Emma
(Bunn) Dann.
BERTON H. DAVY, 76, of Roaring Branch RD 1, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 1980, at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. He was born May 6, 1903 in Fallbrook, Tioga County, a son of Oliver and Sadie Thomas Davy. Mr. Davy’s wife, Helen preceded him in death, July 21, 1977. He was a retired farmer. He is survived by two sons, Ralph and Harold, both of Canton; two daughters, Mrs. Donald (Lucille) Raymond of Cogan Station and Mrs. Robert (Phyllis) Mundrick of Montoursville RD 1; one brother, Thomas Davy of Canton RD 2; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one aunt and several cousins. The funeral service will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, 40 N. Center St., Canton, with the Rev. Bradley Smith, pastor of the Canton Faith Baptist Church, officiating. Friends are invited to call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 3:30 until 5 p.m. and from 7 until 9 p.m. Interment will be in the Ogdensburg Cemetery. –Towanda Daily Review.
HAROLD E. DAVY, On the morning of Saturday, August 9, 2003, Canton Borough resident Harold Edward Davy passed away at Robert Packer Hospital. He was 74. Born October 14, 1928, in Canton, he was the son of Bert and Helen (Hawk) Davy. Harold was a 1945 graduate of Canton High School and served our country during the Korean War. He had been a long time employee of the former Swayze Folding Box Co. of Canton. Harold is survived by sisters, Lucille Raymond of Roaring Branch and Phyllis (Robert) Mundrick of Montoursville: sister-in-law, Helen R. Davy of Canton; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bert and Helen Davy; and brother, Ralph W. Davy Jr. A private viewing for family and close friends will be held Monday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, Inc., 40 N. Canton St., Canton. Interment will be in Ogdensburg Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the charity of one’s choice. –Canton Independent Sentinel.
DAY –VESTA MARIE (DAY) AUSTIN, 71, Ralston, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 1995 at the Williamsport Hospital after a short illness. She was born on April 12, 1924 in Roaring Branch, a daughter of the late William and Lillian (Alexander) Day. Mrs. Austin was predeceased by her husband James A. Austin, Sr. in 1987. She was employed for over 20 years at Wundie’s in Williamsport until her retirement in 1990. Surviving are two sons; James A. Austin Jr. and Dennis A. Austin, both of Ralston; four daughters; Beverly Johnston of Tory; Barbara Vroman, Ogdensburg; Betty Wright, Trout Run, and Alice Saar, Ralston; 22 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family with the Rev. Duane Taylor officiating. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Athens, PA. Arrangements are being made by the Morse & Kleese Funeral Home, Inc., 40 N. Center St., Canton, PA. Buried Ogdensburg Cemetery. –Canton Independent Sentinel.
DIBBLE - BROOKS
Beatrice E. Age 87, formerly of Elmira Heights, passed away on Wednesday,
August 25, 2004, at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Christine
Brooks in Horseheads where she had been residing. She was born on December
2, 1916 in Ogdensburg, PA, to the late William and Maude (Clark) Dibble.
Beatrice was predeceased by her husband, Raymond Brooks in 1987; daughters,
Beverly Bird and Bonnie Brooks; and sons, Frederick, Billy and Milton Brooks.
Survivors include her sons, Jack (Christine) of Horseheads, Raymond (Geraldine)
of TN, James and Edwin both of Elmira, Robert and Thomas both of Elmira
Heights; daughters, Shirley Hewlett of Las Vegas, NV, Sherry (Ted) Labar
of Pine Valley, Sandra Matkosky of Horseheads, Beatrice (James) Dibble
of FL, Marsha (Allen) McCormick of Wellsburg, Evelyn Brooks of Horseheads
and Debra (Mark) Warner of Gillett, PA; 46 grandchildren; 70 great-grandchildren;
and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Beatrice was a member of the Ukrainian
Club, Catholic War Veterans and the Horseheads Women of the Moose. Family
and friends are invited to call on Saturday, August 28th, from 2 to 4 and
6 to 8 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will
follow at 8 p.m. with Deacon George Welch and Chaplain Mary Ann Klee officiating.
Interment will take place in Ogdensburg Cemetery on Monday, August 30th,
at 10:30 a.m. in Ogdensburg, PA.
ROZELLA P. EDKIN, 94. On the morning of Sunday, Sept. 9, 2001, the Lord called home Rozella Pearl Edkin of Cogan Station after a brief stay at Williamsport Hospital. She was 94 years of age. Rozella was born Feb. 24, 1907 in Shunk, the daughter of Henry and Josie Brown Edkin. Rozella was a woman accustomed to hard work, beginning in her teen years. Throughout her life, she toiled at various places of employment, including the former Rynveld Co. of New Albany. A diligent worker, Rozella was blessed with an energetic and ambitious spirit. It was a quality which served her will over the years. Later in life, she worked as a nurse’s aid at several nursing homes in the Williamsport area. She resided for many years in LeRoy, until 1962, when she moved to Cogan station. Rozella was a strong, opinionated, “take charge” kind of person. Never one to mince words, she always spoke her mind and you always knew where you stood with her. She was a true lover of nature. For many years, fishing was her passion, and she knew all of the best locations. Rozella also enjoyed gardening, both flowers and vegetables, as well as wild berry picking. She was a firm believer in using the bounty of God’s creation, and could not tolerate waste of any kind. She religiously canned and preserved the produce of her garden each year, and was well known for her delicious pies. Rozella was a member of the Fair Lawn Community Church and Heshbon Park Senior Citizens’ Club. She is survived by her grandson, Harold (Renee) Nichols of Big Pond; great-grandsons, Drew (Deborah) and Clinton (Caroline) Nichols, great-great-grandchildren, Deidre, Desiree, Caytlyn and Lucas Nichols, brother, John W. Edkin of Forksville; sisters, Laura E. Edkin of Cogan Station, Mary E. Reese of Zionsville, Pa., and Leola E. Castle of West Burlington; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Esther Peet, in 1969. Calling hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Morse & Kleese Funeral Home Inc., 40 N. Center St., Canton. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, with the Rev. Duane Taylor officiating. Interment will be in Ogdensburg Cemetery. –Towanda Daily Review.
FENSTAMACHER - - ROWE Marie P. (Teeter) Age 90, of RR1 Covington, PA, died Sunday, February 27, 2005, in Williamsport General Hospital, Marie was the wife of the late Grover Rowe who died in 1988. Marie was born on August 5, 1914 in Picture Rock, PA, the daughter of Hurly and Myrtle Fenstamacher. Marie was always there for her children, and always brought a smile to their hearts. Marie is survived by three daughters and a son-in-law, Shirley and Maynard Sutfin of TN, Donna Teeter and Betty Smith, both of Troy, PA; two sons, Robert Teeter of Corning, NY, and William Teeter of Arnot, PA; 20 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Her husband, Grover Rowe; and a son, Ivan Teeter, preceded her in death. Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, March 1, 2005, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 2, 2005, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Pastor Sherry Good officiating. Burial will be in the Ogdensburg Cemetery.
FODER –SARAH SUSANNAH STRATTON. Mrs. George Stratton, a well known resident of Ogdensburg, died Friday, March 24, 1922, after a twenty-four hours’ illness. She was 78 years old, and is survived by her husband the following sons and daughters: Mrs. Arthur G. Thomas, of Canton; Mrs. Theodore Johnson, of Avon, N.Y.; Mrs. Madison Johnson, of Elmira Heights; Mrs. Henry Ritter, of Jersey Shore; Mrs. Matthew King, of Ogdensburg; Charles Stratton, of Binghamton; and George Stratton, Cleveland, Ohio. The funeral was held Monday afternoon from her late home and interment was made in the Ogdensburg Cemetery. –Canton Independent Sentinel. (b. Feb. 20, 1844 -Parents: Isaac Foder and Sarah Ent)
Blossburg Bicyclist Nancy Lou FRANKE Killed in Mishap: Miss Nancy Lou Franke, age 30 of Blossburg was killed instantly at the corner of Nevin and Main Streets at 11:30 a.m. Monday. Miss Franke was riding her bicycle north when she rode into a produce truck driven by Franklin Alfred Kelly, 30 of RD 2, Port Trevorton, Pa. traveling north on Morris Street. Miss Franke ran into the rear side of the truck according to acting Chief Police Lawrence Wesneski. The rear wheels of the truck went over her head and chest. She was taken to the North Penn Health Center where she was pronounced dead by Tioga County Coroner, Harry Williams of Elkland. Miss Franke was born in Blossburg, Feb. 3rd, 1943 and is the daughter of Harold and Lulu Herman Franke of S. Main Street. Other survivors include a sister, Mrs. Natalie Armantrout, of Garden City, Kansas; and maternal grandmother, Mrs. Ethy Herman of Blossburg. Miss Franke was an active member of the United Methodist Church and a graduate of North Penn High School. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Adams Funeral Home beginning at 2 p.m. The minister was the Rev. Guy Camp. Burial was in Ogdensburg Cemetery.
FULMER –HELEN L. O’CONNERS, 82. While surrounded by her loving family, Helen L. O’Conners, longtime resident of Roaring Branch, Pa., peacefully passed away on Tuesday evening, March 1, 2005, at the Green Home in Wellsboro, Pa. She was born on March 16, 1922, in Muncy Valley, Pa., and was a daughter of the late Charles Edwin and Beatrice Ann (Sones) Fulmer. As a young girl, Helen’s family moved to Roaring Branch and established Fulmer’s General Store. Helen married John O’Conners and the young couple made their home in the Roaring Branch area. They were blessed with eight children and many wonderful years together until John’s passing in 1980. Helen will be fondly remembered for her devoted service to the Midway Truck Stop in Roaring Branch. She truly loved her job and retired following 35 years of employment. Helen also served as a secretary for the Roaring Branch Water Co. for many years. Mrs. O’Conners was a member of the Roaring Branch United Methodist Church and also enjoyed attending the East Canton United Methodist Church. When she entered the Green Home, United Methodist Church. When she entered the Green Home. Helen enjoyed their weekly prayer group very much. Throughout life, Helen was devoted to her family, always looking forward to their many get-togethers. Helen held a special place in her heart for all of her beloved children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Helen also appreciated the beauty of nature in God’s divine plan. She enjoyed many hours watching her wild life friends. Flowers were also a passion of Helen’s and in earlier years she loved working in her many beautiful flowerbeds. Helen is survived by her children, John (Corine) of Trout Run, Barbara Hubler of Morrisdale, Douglas (Sheila) of Blossburg, William (Sue) of Wellsboro, Carl (Karen) of Shunk, Gerald (Pat) of Liberty, David (Jean) of Roaring Branch, and Tammy (Mark) Shedden of Canton; six sisters and two brothers, Jo (Jim) Treat, Dorothy Snyder, Beverly (Charles) Mead, Robert (Kathryn) Fulmer, and Harold (Jeanie) Fulmer all of Roaring Branch, Mary (Ray) Bedford of Blossburg, Bonnie (Harold) Terry of Tioga, Lucy (Lynn) Biglow of Milroy; 20 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; several step-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; her Green Home family and friends; and Buffy, her beloved dog. The funeral and committal service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, March 5, 2005, at the Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Dr., Canton, Pa. with Pastor Jay Morris officiating. Burial will be in the Ogdensburg Cemetery. Her family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, and one hour prior to the funeral on Saturday. The family will provide flowers and request those who wish consider a memorial in Mrs. O’Conners’ name to the Green Home, 37 Central Ave., Wellsboro, PA or the Roaring Branch United Methodist Church, RR1, Roaring Branch, PA. –Towanda Daily Review.
DAVID KEITH GRISWOLD, 44, Elk Run Road, Mansfield, passed away Friday, November 27, 1998 at Robert Packer Hospital, following a very brief illness. The eldest child of David and Lindy Griswold, Keith was born in Providence, RI, April 6, 1954. In his early childhood the family lived in Rhode Island, Vermont and Connecticut and in 1969 they moved to Ogdensburg. Keith graduated from Canton Area High School, Class of 1972. His recent years were occupied by the thing Keith truly loved, working as a self-employed carpenter. Keith was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed antiques and was a talented woodworker. In addition to his parents, surviving are: a son, Glenn Griswold, Lock Haven; a daughter, Fawn Rae Griswold, Morris Run; four sisters and a brother-in-law; Kerstine Hiam, Ronks, PA; Kim Griswold and Karlene Lalumier, both of Ogdensburg; and Kris and Walter Smith and Plummer, ID; a brother and sister-in-law, Kirk and Jeanne Griswold, Robesonia, PA, his fiancée, Karen Franks, Mansfield, and numerous other family members. The funeral service was held Tuesday, December 1, 1998 at the Covington Baptist Church with its pastor, Ted Rood, officiating. Pallbearers were Kirk Griswold, Tom Morgan, Brad Smith, Jeremiah Hian, Jerry Cowan, and Jack Turner. Interment will be in the Ogdensburg Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Drive, Canton. Memorials may be directed to a charity of one’s choice in memory of Mr. Griswold. –Canton Independent Sentinel.
DAVID KEITH GRISWOLD, 44, Elk Run Road, Mansfield, passed away
Friday, November 27, 1998 at Robert Packer Hospital, following a very brief
illness. The eldest child of David and Lindy Griswold, Keith was
born in Providence, RI, April 6, 1954. In his early childhood the
family lived in Rhode Island, Vermont and Connecticut and in 1969 they
moved to Ogdensburg. Keith graduated from Canton Area High School,
Class of 1972. His recent years were occupied by the thing Keith
truly loved, working as a self-employed carpenter. Keith was an avid
outdoorsman and especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed
antiques and was a talented woodworker. In addition to his parents,
surviving are: a son, Glenn Griswold, Lock Haven; a daughter, Fawn Rae
Griswold, Morris Run; four sisters and a brother-in-law; Kerstine Hiam,
Ronks, PA; Kim Griswold and Karlene Lalumier, both of Ogdensburg; and Kris
and Walter Smith and Plummer, ID; a brother and sister-in-law, Kirk and
Jeanne Griswold, Robesonia, PA, his fiancée, Karen Franks, Mansfield,
and numerous other family members. The funeral service was held Tuesday,
December 1, 1998 at the Covington Baptist Church with its pastor, Ted Rood,
officiating. Pallbearers were Kirk Griswold, Tom Morgan, Brad Smith,
Jeremiah Hian, Jerry Cowan, and Jack Turner. Interment will be in
the Ogdensburg Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of
Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Drive, Canton. Memorials may be
directed to a charity of one’s choice in memory of Mr. Griswold.
–Canton Independent Sentinel
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EDWIN R. GROOVER, 83, lifelong resident of Canton RR 2, Union
Township, Pa., passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2000, at his home while surrounded
by his family. Born Nov. 26, 1916, in Blossburg, Pa., he was a son
of the late Harry and Minnie Ginnell Groover. As a young man Ed grew
up on the family farm in Ogdensburg. On Aug. 20, 1938, he married
the former Frances Kilbourn in Canton. Together they shared more
than 61 years of marriage. Mr. Groover honorably served our country
in the U.S. Army during World War II. In earlier years, Ed was employed
by the former Blossburg Foundry and the American LaFrance Plant in Elmira,
N.Y. After the war he was employed as a state forest ranger for a
time but his love of farming brought him back to the daily operations of
his dairy farm near Gleason. After his retirement from farming in
1977 Ed accepted a position with Eastern Milk Producers. Mr. Groover
was a member of the Ogdensburg Church of Christ, the Ogdensburg Grange
and Canton Lodge No. 415 F&AM. Ed also attended the St. John’s
United Methodist Church in Grover. He was the founder of the Mountain
Run Hunting Club in Union Township. Ed was a devoted husband and
father. His many grandchildren held a special place in his heart.
He was an avid hunter and enjoyed woodworking. He is survived by
his wife, Frances, at home; two daughters and a son-in-law, Emily Reep
of Painted Post, N.Y., and Edwina and Gary Sims of Troy; two sons and daughters-in-law,
Richard and Sheryl Groover of Canton RR 2 and Dale and Kay Groover of Newark,
N.Y.; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; a brother, Charles
of Canton RR 2; a brother-in-law, Lawrence Kilbourn of Roaring Branch;
a sister-in-law, Eleanor Elliott of the Bradford County Manor; several
nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Groover was predeceased by a sister,
Helen Parker; a brother, Thomas E. Groover; and a son-in-law, Robert Reep.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 11, at the
Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook drive, Canton, with the Canton Masonic
Lodge conduction services at 8:45 p.m. The funeral service will be
held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. James House officiating.
The committal service will follow in the Ogdensburg Cemetery with Canton
VFW Post 714 according military honors. The family will provide flowers,
and suggests that memorials be directed to the Guthrie Hospice, RR 1, Box
154, Towanda, Pa. or the Area Agency on Aging, 220 Main St., Towanda, Pa.
in Mr. Groover’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
Erwin R. GROOVER, 83, lifelong resident of Canton RR 2 (Union Twp.), PA, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2000 at his home. Born November 19, 1916 in Blossburg, PA, he was a son of the late Harry and Minnie Ginnell Groover Ed grew up on the family farm in Ogdensburg. Mr. Grover served in the US Army during World War II; he was employed by the former Blossburg Foundry, American LaFrance in Elmira, the state forestry department but spent much of his time in dairy farming near Gleason. Following his retirement from farming in 1977 he accepted a position with Eastern Milk Producers. Mr. Groover was a member of the Ogdensburg Church of Christ, the Ogdensburg Grange and the Canton Lodge No. 415 F and AM. Ed also attended St. John’s United Methodist Church in Grover and was a founder of the Mountain Run Hunting Club in Union Twp. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, the former Frances Kilbourn, at home; daughters and son-in-law, Emily Reep of Painted Post, NY and Edwina and Gary Sims of Troy, PA; sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Sheryl Groover of Canton rR2, PA and Dale and Kay Groover of Newark, NY; nine grandchildren; a brother, Charles of Canton RR 2; a brother-in-law, Lawrence Kilbourn of Roaring branch; a sister-in-law,, Eleanor Elliott of the Bradford County Manor; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Groover was predeceased by a sister, Helen Parker; brother, Thomas E. Groover and a son-in-law, Robert Reep. Funeral services were held at the Pepper Funeral Home in Canton on May 12 with the rev. James House officiating and interment to be in Ogdensburg Cemetery with Canton VFW Post according military honors. The Canton Masonic Lodge also held services. Memorials may be directed to the Guthrie Hospice, RR 1, Box 154, Towanda, PA 18848 or the Area Agency on Aging, 220 Main St., Towanda, PA 18848 in Mr. Groover’s memory. “Troy Gazette-Register,” Troy, PA Thursday, May 18, 2000
THOMAS A. GROOVER
Thomas Arthur Groover, 16, of Roaring Branch RD 1, passed away
June 22, 1990 as a result of a vehicle accident in Hamilton Township, Tioga
County. Tom was born February 12, 1974 at Williamsport in Lycoming County,
a son of Thomas H. and Cheryl Hall Groover. He would have been a
sophomore at Canton High School this fall. Among his survivors are his
mother, Mrs. Cheryl Groover of Roaring Branch and his father, Thomas H.
Groover of Canton RD 2; three brothers. Funeral services were held June
26 at the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home with the Rev. William Shepard officiating
and interment to be in Odgensburg Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed
to the Thomas A. Groover Memorial Fund, c/o Dr. Robert Jannone, Canton
Area School District, Canton, PA 17724. (TGR, Thursday, June 29, 1990)
THOMAS ARTHUR GROOVER, 16, of Roaring Branch, RD 1, passed away Friday, June 22, 1990 in Hamilton Township, Tioga County, as a result of a fatal injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Tom was born Feb. 12, 1974 at Williamsport, Lycoming County, a son of Thomas H. and Cheryl Hall Groover. He would have been a sophomore at Canton High School this fall. Tom was a member of the Canton High School Future Farmers of America and the Ogdensburg Church of Christ Youth Group. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and farming. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Cheryl Groover, Roaring Branch RD 1, his father, Thomas H. Groover, Canton RD 2, two brothers, Michael T. Groover of Blossburg and Ronald L. Groover, at home; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hall of Blossburg; paternal grandfather, Thomas E. Groover of Canton RD 2; maternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Ella Deisinger of Liberty; aunts and uncles, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Chapel of Mansfield, and Mr. and Mrs. Gary Urban of Canton RD 2; cousins, Timothy and Toni Urban, Canton RD 2; Michelle and David Chapel of Mansfield; Cody Michael Groover, Blossburg; special sister-in-law, Lori Williams of Blossburg. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday from the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, 40 N. Center St., Canton, with the Rev. William Shepard, his pastor officiating. Interment will be in the Ogdensburg Cemetery. Friends may call from 6:30-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be directed to the Thomas A. Groover Memorial Fund, c/o Dr. Robert Jannone, Canton Area School District, Canton. –Canton Independent Sentinel.
THOMAS E. GROOVER, 75, life-time resident of Ogdensburg, Canton
RR 2, passed away Thursday, Aug. 12, 1999, at the Rose View Manor in Williamsport.
Tom was born at home in Ogdensburg, March 10, 1924. He was a son
of the late Harry and Minnie Ginnell Groover. He proudly served in
the U.S. Marine Corps and was a veteran of World War II. Following
his honorable discharge, Tom married the former Dorothy Neal, on June 29,
1945. Mrs. Groover preceded Tom in death on Sept. 8, 1983, following
38 years of loving marriage. Tom acquired the family’s Century Farm,
located in Ogdensburg, from his father, Harry. He was no stranger
to hard work. Tom enjoyed the life on the farm and saw to its daily
operations until his retirement in 1988. Tom was a member of the
Ogdensburg Church of Christ; the Canton V.F.W. Post No. 714; and the Wheel
Inn Club, in Roaring Branch; and a 50-year member of the Ogdensburg Grange
No. 293. At the time of his death, Tom served as president of the
Ogdensburg Cemetery Association. He was a life member of both the
Loyal Order of the Moose Canton Lodge No. 429 and the Marine Corps League
in Ralston, where he was active in the unit’s color guard and participated
in local parades and special events. He is survived by a son and
special friend, Thomas H. Groover and Nancy Bollen, both of Canton RR 2;
a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Gary Urban of Canton RR 2; five grandchildren
and their spouses, Michael (Lori), Ronald (Patty) and Becky Groover, and
Tim (Deb) and Toni Urban; two great-grandchildren, Cody and Lucas Groover;
two brothers, Edwin and Charles Groover, both of Canton RR 2; and numerous
nieces, nephews, cousins. In addition to his wife, Dorothy, Mr. Groover
was predeceased by a grandson, Thomas “Tommy” Groover, on June 22, 1990
and his only sister, Helen Parker. The family will receive friends
noon to 2 p.m., Monday, Aug. 16, 1999, at the Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook
Drive, Canton. The funeral will immediately follow at 2 p.m. at the
funeral home with his pastor, the rev. William Shepherd, officiating.
Burial will follow in the Ogdensburg Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
the family suggests that memorials may be directed to the Ogdensburg Church
of Christ, c/o RR 1, Box 168, Roaring Branch, Pa. or to the Ogdensburg
Cemetery Association, c/o RR 2 Box 259, Roaring Branch, Pa. in Mr. Groover’s
memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
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