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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. |
ADAMSKI - Mary H. Sherant
WELLSBORO – Mary H. Sherant, 94, a resident of the Green Home and a
former long-time resident of Arnot, died Tuesday, Oct. 5, 1999 at Soldiers
and Sailors Memorial Hospital. Her husband of 60 years, Leo Sherant, died
in 1983. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Blossburg. Born
Oct. 4, 1905 in Leetonia, she was a daughter of Michael and Mary Adamski.Surviving
are two sons, Chester and Frank, both of Arnot; a sister, Viola Borak of
Elmira Heights, N.Y.; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.She
was predeceased by a son, Daniel; a sister, Bertha; and a brother, Joseph.
A prayer service will be at 9 a.m. Saturday and Zwicharowski’s, 314 Granger
St., Blossburg, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in the
church, Blossburg. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Friends
may call at the funeral home from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday. A vigil
service will be at 7:30.
BESCANCENY- Robena, The remains of Mrs. Rose Robena, a former resident of Blossburg, who died after a long illness at her home in Rochester, were taken Thursday evening to the home of her son Francis Robena, at Arnot. Funeral services were held at 9 O'clock Friday morning from St. Matthews Catholic Church at Arnot, Rev. M. F. Carrigan celebrated a high mass of requiem(?). Interment was made in the St. Andrews Cemetery, Blossburg. Her husband Amos Robena , died several years ago. She is survived by two sons and four daughters.
Wellsboro Gazette, Thursday , April 6, 1893
Mr Francis Bezonocey ( BESCANCENY) , one of Arnot's oldest and
most respected citizens, died last week Tuesday, he was born in France
and was in the 79th year of his age.
BOINSKI JOHN
Bloss Man Killed by Auto – John Boinski, 70, of Blossburg was killed
about 9:30 PM Saturday when struck by a car in front of the Colonial Inn,
Covington on Rt. 15. Mansfield State Trooper Jack Williams said Mr. Boinski
was struck by a car driven by Miss Christine Stryker, 19, of Blossburg.
A sister, Barbara, 13, was a passenger. Neither was hurt. They are the
daughters of Mr. & Mrs. R. Wilson Stryker of North Williamson Road,
Blossburg. Mr. Boinski had been at the Blossburg State Hospital visiting
a friend, George Tripp. The Stryker girls were headed north for Mansfield
and were going roller-skating. Mr. Boinski was a well-known retired coal
mine operator. He ran the Boinski coal mines in Blossburg for many years.
– Mansfield Advertiser, 13 June 1962, p.4
– John Boinski, 70, of Blossburg died Saturday, June 9, 1962. He was a retired coal mine operator and caretaker of St. Andrews Cemetery, Blossburg. Survived by wife, Mrs. Rebecca Brewster Boinski; sons, John and Charles of Blossburg, Kenneth of Covington; daughters, Mrs. Raymond Stanton of Morris Run, Mrs. Randolph Linquist of Wellsboro, Mrs. Gene Rumsey and Mrs. George Baker of Corning, Mrs. William Aston, Mrs. Leonard Mahosky and Mrs. Conrad Linquist of Blossburg; brother, Frank of Blossburg; sisters, Mrs. Wesley Ames of Syracuse, Mrs. John Noviski of Williamstown, Mrs. Charles Bogaczyk of Blossburg; 25 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren. Prayer service was held at Auld Funeral Home, Blossburg, Tuesday at 9:00 AM, Requiem High Mass at 9:30 AM at St. Andrews Church. Burial in St. Andrews Cemetery. – Mansfield Advertiser, 13 June 1962, p.4
JAMES M. BRANN
James M. Brann, age 90, of Antrim, died
Thursday, Nov. 1, 1973 at Wellsboro. Requiem Mass was held Saturday
at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Wellsboro, with Rev. Thomas J. Hannigan
officiating. Burial in Andrews Cemetery, Blossburg. Recitation
of prayers on Friday at the funeral home. He is survived by one nephew,
Austin Boyle of Chicago. He was a communicant of St. John's Catholic
Church, Antrim; 50 year member of the Knights of Columbus and retired post
master of Antrim.
WILLIAM A. CASSELBERRY, U.S. Air Force Veteran serving in the Korean War age 69, of West Hill, Covington, PA, died Monday, May 31, 1999 at the Bath V.A. Medical Center, New York. Born October 3, 1929 in Canton, PA, he was the son of Cloyd and Mary Spalding Casselberry. He had been employed as a heavy equipment operator for Antrim Mining. Mr. Casselberry was a United States Air Force Veteran and had served during the Korean War. He was a lifetime member and Past Commander of the Mansfield V.F.W. Post #6757 (Canoe Camp). He belonged to the Blossburg V.F.W. Post #8730 Supreme Sacrifice, The Hillside Rod and Gun, The Arnot Sportsman’s Club, and the Morris Run American Legion Post #167. Surviving are his wife of 43 years, the former Bonnie R. Wakely; his son, Michael (Donna) Casselberry of Covington; 2 step-daughters, Susan Womer of Montoursville, PA, and Lou Brown of Mansfield, PA; his sister, Judith Kelly of Virginia Beach, VA; 6 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his daughter, Vicki Lynn Casselberry; his brother, Max Casselberry; and his sister, Donna Hick. Friends may call Thursday from 66-8 PM at the Wm. Zwickharowski Funeral Home, 314 Granger St., Blossburg. Funeral Services will be held there Friday, June 4 at 10:00 AM with the Reverend Archie Cruikshank, Pastor of Blossburg and Covington United Methodist Churches, and the Reverend Kenneth Seegar, Pastor of the Blossburg Area Catholic Community Churches, co-officiating. Interment in St. Andrew’s Cemetery, Blossburg. The family will provide the flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to North Penn Home Heath/Hospice, PO Box 8, Blossburg, PA. –Elmira Star Gazette.
CONNOLLY - MRS. MARY C. MAYS
Funeral services were held on Saturday
for Mrs. Mary C. Mays, 80, of Blossburg, who died Thursday, Oct. 4, 1973,
in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, following a lengthy
illness. She was born in Arnot on Aug. 2, 1893, a daughter of Thomas and
Mary Lynch Connolly. Mrs. Mays was a member of St. Andrew's Catholic Church
and its Altar and Rosary Society. She was also a member of the auxiliary
of William B. Wilson American Legion Post 572 and a charter member of the
Supreme Sacrifice Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8730. Surviving
are three sons, John and Thomas, both of Blossburg, and Paul of Wellsboro;
two daughters, Mrs. Virginia Hughes of Morris Run, and Mrs. Rita Mays,
at home; two sisters, Mrs. Monica Applin, of Elmira, NY, and Mrs. Agnes
Losieniecki, of Blossburg, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
The
Rev. Robert L. Nealon, her pastor, officiated. Burial was in the church
cemetery.
DANN - CUNNINGHAM (SRGP 79754)
Marie E. of Mansfield, PA Age 84, died on Thursday,
April 21, 2005, in Conyers, GA. She was born on July 14, 1920, to Ralph
and Hildred Ford Dann. She was the widow of John W. Cunningham, Sr. She
was a graduate of Mansfield High School, Class of 1937, and an alumnus
of Mansfield State Teachers College. She married Mr. Cunningham in 1941,
and they became parents of nine children. Marie was a member of the Holy
Child Catholic Church of Mansfield, a member of the Ladies Guild, and Good
Neighbors Club. She enjoyed needlework, knitting, sewing, and reading.
Marie is survived by her childrenand their spouses, John and Marjorie of
Merrimack, NH, Michael and Susan of Ebensburg, PA, Marie and Wallace Blanchard
of Marrietta, GA, Catherine and Juergen Seefeldt of Mifflinburg, PA, Timothy
and Carolynn of Carrsville, VA, Martin of Conyers, GA, and Daniel, of North
Richland Hills, TX. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, two sons, Patrick and Stephen,
preceded her in death. Family and friends are invited to call at the Scureman
Funeral Home on Friday, April 29, 2005, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. A
recitation of the Rosary will be at 10:50 a.m. at the funeral home. A Mass
of Christian burial will be held at the Holy Child Church of Mansfield
at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, April 29, 2005, with the Father Albert Leonard
as celebrant. Interment will be at St. Andrews Cemetery in Blossburg, PA.
Memorials in Marie's name may be made to the Holy Child Ladies Guild, 237
South Main Street, Mansfield, PA 16933. Arrangements have been entrusted
to the Scureman Funeral Home Inc., 130 South Main Street, Mansfield, PA
16933.
DELINSKI Edward Joseph, Sr. Age 92, formerly of Blossburg and Williamsport, PA, died, July 3, 2005 in Harrisburg, PA. Ed was predeceased by his beloved wife, Mary in 1999. Surviving are his daughter, Tina and her husband, John Eckert of Harrisburg, PA; his son, Edward Delinski, Jr. of Covington, PA; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A private graveside service was held in the St. Andrew's Cemetery in Blossburg with Father Albert Leonard, officiating. Arrangements were in the care of Zwicharowski's, Blossburg, PA.
PATRICK DONAHUE
Patrick Donahue, one of the best known and most respected men of Blossburg,
died Nov. 25, at the home of his stepson, John Healy. Mr. Donahue
suffered an apoplectic seizure Saturday afternoon while visiting at the
office of John Chlossey. He was born in Ireland, 73 years ago, and
came to this country when a young man. For many years he was employed
on the Morris Run Hill of the New York Central Railroad, later going to
Corning, where he was employed until his retirement about two years ago.
Since that time he had made his home in Blossburg. He was a member
of Corning Lodge, Brotherhood Order of Railway Trainmen. Besides
his stepson with whom he resided, he is survived by one sister, Mrs. Letitia
Goldmeyer, and a half brother, George Meade, of Kansas. The funeral
was held Wednesday at St. Andrew’s church; burial in St. Andrew’s cemetery
at Blossburg. (The Agitator: Wellsboro, PA, Wednesday, December 5,
1928)
DOWLING –BETTY J. BAKER, 64, Roaring Branch RD 1, passed away July 26, 1991, at the Troy Community Hospital. Mrs. Baker was born September 19, 1926, in Morris Run, a daughter of William and Rose Bubacz Dowling. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Baker was a member of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Frank S. Baker; two sons Ronald Dowling, Blossburg and Frank A. Baker, Mainesburg; three daughters, Mrs. Rose Ann Parker, Ridgely, MD, Mrs. Barbara Griswold, Ogdensburg, and Mrs. Wendy Barnes, Morris Run; and nine grandchildren. She was predeceased by two sons, Thomas in 1977 and Joseph in 1978. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Blossburg, with the Rev. Thomas Shoback, her pastor, officiating. Interment was in St. Andrew’s Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Adams-Morse and Kleese Funeral home, Blossburg. –Canton Independent Sentinel.
DREAS ALOYSIUS J
A. J. Dreas Passed Away Early Monday
Aloysius J. Dreas, prominent Mansfield business man, died unexpectedly
of a heart attack early Monday morning at his home on South Main Street.
The son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Dreas, he was born February 13, 1899, in Blossburg,
where he spent his early life. He learned the meat cutter's trade
and was employed for several years in Blossburg before going to Elmira,
where he conducted a market. Six years ago he came to Mansfield and
opened the market on Wellsboro Street. Mr. Dreas' sincere friendliness
and integrity won for him hosts of friends in Mansfield and vicinity, which
is attested by his excellent business success. He gave generously
of his time and money whenever he was called upon and was never too busy
with his own problems to help a fellow-man. He was a member of St.
Andrew's Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus of Blossburg and Austin-Cox
Post, American Legion, of Mansfield. Funeral services will be held
Thursday at 9 a.m. in St. Andrew's Church, Blossburg, the Rev. Thomas Ahern
officiating. Burial will be in St. Andrew's Cemetery. Austin-Cox
Post, American Legion, will conduct military services at the cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ida Manikowski Dreas; two brothers, Leo and
Val Dreas, of Rochester, and four sisters, Mrs. Walter Lucas and Ms. Francis
Williamson, Rochester; Mrs. Louis Manikowski, Blossburg, and Mrs. Welch
Cleveland, Mansfield, and several nephews and nieces.
DWYER –HELEN MANIKOWSKI, 81, of Blossburg, died Saturday Nov. 27, 2004 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Born Nov. 8, 1923, in Blossburg, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Katherine Gannon Dwyer. She was married to Fabian Manikowski, who preceded her in death. Helen was a devoted mother and a caring and dedicated educator. She was a retired teacher from North Penn School. She was a member of the Blossburg Area Catholic Community, Altar and Rosary Society of St. Andrews, P.S.E.R.S., Blossburg BPW, Tioga County Republican Women and former member of the Alumni Board of Mansfield University. Surviving are four children, Mary Helen (Larry) Hayes, of Avon, N.Y., Patricia (David) Robbins, of Binghamton, N.Y., Jeanne (James) Osterman, of Southlake, Texas and AnneMarie (Allen) Manikowski-Bailey, of Horseheads, N.Y.; seven grandchildren, Jeanie, Christy and Katie Hayes, Marissa Robbins, Michael and Elizabeth Osterman and Mackenzie Bailey; a special niece, Jane Becker; a grand nephew, Jacob Becker; and several other nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Helen was preceded in death by a daughter, Joan Manikowski; daughter; Joan Manikowski; three brothers, Martin, Thomas and John Dwyer; two sisters, Catharine Brown and Marceil Keiffer. Friends will be received from 60 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30 at the Freeberg Funeral home, 120 N. Williamson Rd., Blossburg. A vigil service will be held at 8 p.m. Transferal prayers will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Funeral Mass will follow at 10 a.m. at St. Andrews Church in Blossburg, with Father Brian Clarke as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Andrew’s Cemetery. Donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association. –Williamsport Star-Gazette.
CLARENCE J. EVERY (SRGP 13378)
Clarence J. Every, 86, of Mansfield RD
3, died Friday, June 23, 1978, in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital,
Wellsboro. Born January 11, 1892, in Blossburg, he was a son of James and
Polly Cleveland Every. Mr. Every was a retired farmer and cattle dealer.
He was a member of Holy Child Catholic Church. He was a member of the Sullivan
Grange of Mainesburg and had been a farmer and a cattle dealer all of his
life. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary E. Every in
1975. He is survived by his wife, Iva Smith Every, at home; sons, James
Every of RD 3, Mansfield; Joseph Every of Elmira, NY.; daughters, Mrs.
Frances Thompson of Lebanon, Pa.; Mrs. Betty Hogan of Harrisburg; Mrs.
Joan Whitman of Lebanon, Pa.; brother Raymond Every of S. Waverly, Pa.;
sisters, Mrs. Viola Haley of Waverly; Mrs. Ethel Enderle of Mansfield;
Mrs. Eva Williams of Sayre; Miss Veva Everly of Danville; six grandchildren;
five great grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren. A mass of Christian
Burial was held in the Holy Child Church at Mansfield on Monday with Rev.
Joseph Houston as the Celebrant. Burial was in the St. Andrews Cemetery
at Blossburg.
EVERY, CLARENCE J. (C.J.) (SRGP 13378)
Age 86 of RD 3, Mansfield, Pa., Friday,
June 23, 1978 at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro,
Pa. Friends are invited to call at the Auld Funeral Home, Blossburg,
Pa., Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. A mass of Christian Burial
will be offered in the Holy Child Church of Mansfield, Pa., Monday at 11
am., Rev. Joseph Houston Celebrant. Recitation of the rosary at the
funeral home, Sunday evening at 8 pm. Burial in St. Andrews Cemetery,
Blossburg, Pa. Survived by wife, Iva Smith Every, at home: sons,
James Every of RD 3, Mansfield, Pa., Joseph Every of Elmira, NY; daughters,
Mrs. Frances Thompson of Lebanon, Pa., Mrs. Betty Hogan of Harrisburg,
Pa., Mrs. Joan Whitman of Lebanon, Pa.; brother, Raymond Every of S. Waverly,
Pa.; sisters, Mrs. Viola Haley of Waverly, Pa., Mrs. Ethel Enderle of Mansfield,
Pa., Mrs. Eva Williams, of Sayre, Pa., Miss Veva Everly of Danville,
Pa.; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; nine stepchildren.
He was a member of the Holy Child Church of Mansfield, Pa. He was
member of the Sullivan Grange of Mainesburg, Pa. and had been a farmer
and a cattle dealer all of his life. He was preceeded in death by
his first wife, Mary E. Every in 1975.
EVERY – Clarence J. (C.J.) Every, (SRGP 13378) age 86 of Mansfield RD3, died Friday, June 23, 1978 at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. Friends are invited to call at the Auld Funeral Home, Blossburg, PA, Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A mass of Christian Burial will be offered in the Holy Child Church of Mansfield, PA, Monday at 11 AM, Rev. Joseph Houston Celebrant. Recitation of the rosary at the funeral home, Sunday evening at 8 PM. Burial in St. Andrews Cemetery, Blossburg, PA. Survived by wife, Iva Smith Every, at home; sons, James Every of Mansfield RD3, Joseph Every of Elmira, NY; daughters, Mrs. Frances Thompson of Lebanon, PA, Mrs. Betty Hogan of Harrisburg, PA, Mrs. Joan Whitman of Lebanon, PA; brother, Raymond Every of S. Waverly, PA; sisters, Mrs. Viola Haley of Waverly, PA, Mrs. Ethel Enderle of Mansfield, Mrs. Eva Williams of Sayre, PA, Miss Vera Every of Danville, PA; 6 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; 9 step-children. He was a member of the Holy Child Church of Mansfield, PA. He was member of the Sullivan Grange of Mainesburg, PA and had been a farmer and a cattle dealer all of his life. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary E. Every in 1975.
EVERY – James Every, 90, (SRGP 27394) of Mansfield, died Thursday, April 20, 2006 at his home. James was born Dec. 9, 1915 in Sayre, a son of the late Clarence and Mary Every. James owned and operated Every Construction Company. He was a member of Holy Child Catholic Church and enjoyed his responsibilities as a Democratic committeeman. James is survived by one nephew, Dennis Hogan of Mansfield; several great nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters and one brother, Frances, Mary Elizabeth, Joan, and Joseph. Family and friends were invited to call on Sunday, April 23 at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory and Monuments, PC, Mansfield. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating James’ life was held on Monday, April 24 at the Hold Child Catholic Church, S. Main St., Mansfield. Burial was made in St. Andrews Catholic Cemetery, Blossburg. – The Mansfield Gazette, 26 April 2006, p.6A
| EVERY Joseph R. (SRGP 27386) Age 85, of R.D. 4, Troy, PA, died Thursday, September 8, 2005, at his brother's home in Mansfield, PA (Actually in Richmond township on Sullivan Township border). Joseph was born on October 22, 1919 a son of Clarence and Mary Every. Joseph was a member of St. John's Nepomucene Catholic Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in WWII. Joseph is survived by one brother, James Every of Mansfield, PA; one nephew, Dennis Hogan of Etters, PA; several great-nieces and nephews. Three sisters, Frances, Mary Elizabeth, and Joan, preceded him in death. Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, September 12, 2005, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 South Main Street, Mansfield, PA. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Joseph's life will be held on Tuesday, September 13, 2005, at 10 a.m. at the Holy Child Catholic Church, South Main Street, Mansfield, PA, with The Rev. Albert Leonard as Celebrant. Burial will be in St. Andrew's Catholic Cemetery, Blossburg, PA. |  |
JOSEPH R. EVERY, 85, Troy RR 4, died September 8, 2005 at his brother’s home in Mansfield. Born on October 22, 1919, he was the son of Clarence and Mary every. He was a member of St. John’s Nepomucene Catholic Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served in World War II. Surviving are brother, James Ever, Mansfield, PA; nephew, Dennis Hogan, Etters, PA; and several great-nieces and nephews. Sisters, Frances, Mary, Elizabeth and Joan preceded him in death. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating his life will be held Sept. 13 at 10 a.m. at the Holy Child Catholic Church, South Main St., Mansfield, PA with the Rev. Albert Leonard as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Andrew’s Catholic Cemetery, Blossburg, PA. Arrangements were under the direction of the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory and Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main Street, Mansfield, PA. –Canton Independent Sentinel.
GRAVES - Fred L. Graves, editor and publisher of the Tioga Argus, is the recipient of general sympathy in his bereavement through the loss of his estimable wife, who fell dead last Sunday morning while engaged in household duties. The news of her sudden decease could hardly be credited by her numerous friends, so unexpected was the stroke. She complained of not feeling well when she arose in the morning, and this was the only warning of the sad event which followed a few moments later. Mrs. Graves's maiden name was Maggie Lanane, and her relatives are respected residents of Fall Brook. She leaves six small children, who as yet cannot realize their great loss. Deceased was a devoted mother, a consistent Christian and a woman who was accorded and thoroughtly deseved the respect and esteem of all who knew her. Her age was 32 years. The funeral was held at St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Blossburg Tuesday, and was largely attended, after which the remains wre tenderly consigned to the earth in the Catholic cemetery.
MISS GENEVIEVE GERNON: Miss Genevieve Gernon, of Granger Street, Blossburg, and Elmira, N.Y., died Friday, Dec. 7, 1973, in the Arnot-Ogden Hospital, Elmira, where she had been a patient for several weeks. Miss Gernon was born at Blossburg. She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Elmira, and a member of the church’s woman’s club. She was also a member of the Current Events Club, Blossburg. Surviving are two sisters, Miss Elizabeth Gernon, with whom she lived at Elmira, and Mrs. Marguerite Lewis, of Berwick. A prayer service was at 9:30 a.m. Monday in the church followed by the funeral at 10 a.m. Burial was in St. Andrew’s Cemetery, Elmira.
GUINAN MARY E. HOGAN
MANSFIELD--Mrs. Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Hogan, 61, of 2247 Kensington
Street, Harrisburg, a borough native, died Monday, Dec. 26, 1983, at Shamokin
General Hospital following an extended illness. Mrs. Hogan was a retired
employee of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Born Feb. 2, 1922, she was
a daughter of Clarence J. and Mary Guinan Every. She was a member of Holy
Family Catholic Church, Harrisburg. Mrs. Hogan was a graduate of Mansfield
High School and also attended the former Mansfield State College. Surviving
are a daughter, Miss Mary J. Hogan, of Harrisburg; a son, Dennis M., of
Lebanon; two brothers, James Every, of Mansfield, and Joseph Every, of
Elmira, NY; two sisters, Mrs. Frances Thompson and Mrs. Joan Whitman, both
of Lebanon, and four grandchildren. The funeral will be at 11 am Thursday
at Holy Child Catholic Church, 242 South Main Street. Burial will
be in St. Andrew's Catholic Cemetery, Blossburg. The Rev. Joseph Greskiewicz,
Holy Child pastor, will officiate. Friends may call at Scureman's, 130
South Main Street, from 7 to 9 pm tonight. Recitation of the Rosary
will be at 8 pm
HAYES - MRS. VICTOR MITCHELL
Mrs. Lenore Mitchell, 70, wife of Victor Mitchell, of Covington,
died Tuesday, May 15, 1973, in the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. She was
born in Morris Run on Aug. 4, 1902, a daughter of William and Rose McMahon
Hayes. Mrs. Mitchell was a member of the Holy Child Catholic Church, Mansfield.
Surviving, besides her husband, are two sons, William, of Morrisbille,
and Robert, of Apalachin, NY; a daughter, Mrs. Lillian Ranniawicz, of Elmira,
NY; a brother, Bernard Hayes, of Mansfield, and 10 grandchildren. The funeral
was held Friday in the church. Burial was in St. Andrew's Cemetery,
Blossburg. The Rev. F. Allan Conlan, her pastor, officiated.
HAYES LENORA MITCHELL
Lenora, age 70, of Canada Road, Covington, Pa., Tuesday, May 15, 1973
at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Friends may call at the Kuhl Funeral
Home, Mansfield, Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Recitation of the Rosary
Thursday 4 p.m. Mass will be held Friday 9:30 a.m. in Holy Child Catholic
Church, Mansfield, Rev. F. A. Conian officiating. Burial in St. Andrew’s
Cemetery, Blossburg, Pa. Survived by husband, Victor a Mitchell; two sons,
William of Morrisville, Pa. and Robert of Apalachin, N.Y.; one daughter,
Mrs. Theodore (Lillian) Raniewicz of Elmira; 10 grandchildren; one brother,
Bernard Hayes of Mansfield. She was a member of Holy Child Catholic Church,
Mansfield. (from a second article)ef. She was
born in Morris Run on Aug. 4, 1902, a daughter of William and Rose McMahon
Hayes.
JANKOWIAK Irene Age 74, of Blossburg, PA, died Tuesday, March 14, 2006, at The Green Home, Wellsboro. Born October 23, 1931 in Blossburg, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Cecelia (Zodrynski) Jankowiak. Irene graduated from Blossburg High School in 1952. She was employed as a telephone operator first by Commonwealth Phone and later by N. Penn Health Services until retiring in 1996. She was a member of St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Blossburg. Surviving are her sister and best friend, Violet; and a dear friend, Cindy Payne of Mt. Airy, MD; a sister, Lottie Marvin predeceased her. Friends may call today, 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Zwicharowski Funeral Home in Blossburg. The funeral will follow at 2:30 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Albert Leonard officiating. Burial will be in the St. Andrew's cemetery, Blossburg. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Andrew's Catholic Church, c/o 138 St. Mary's St., Blossburg, PA 16912.
JANKOWIAK – Irene Jankowiak, 74, of Blossburg, died Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at the Green Home, Wellsboro. Born Oct. 23, 1931 in Blossburg, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Cecelia Zodrynski Jankowiak. Friends called on Thursday, March 16 at the Zwicharowski Funeral Home in Blossburg. The funeral followed with Rev. Albert Leonard officiating. Burial was made in St. Andrews Cemetery, Blossburg. Memorials may be made to St. Andrews Catholic Church, 138 St. Mary’s St., Blossburg, PA 16912. – Mansfield Gazette, 22 March 2006
JANKOWIAK -MARVIN
Lotti M. Of Blossburg, PA Age 74, died, Monday morning, June 5,
2000 at the Broad Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro, PA. Born August 12,
1925 in Blossburg, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Cecelia
Zodrynski Jankowiak. Lotti was employed as a Dietary Aide by the
former Blossburg State Hospital for many years until its closure in 1972.
She was a member of St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Blossburg. She
is survived by 2 sisters, Irene and Violet Jankowiak, both of Blossburg,
PA. She was predeceased by her husband of 40 years, Edward on September
19, 1994. Friends my call from 9:30 to 10 AM, Thursday, June 8, at the
WM. Zwicharowski Funeral Home, 314 Granger St., Blossburg, PA. The Funeral
Service will immediately follow at 10 AM at the Funeral Home, with
her Pastor Rev. Kenneth Seegar, officiating. Interment will be held
in the St. Andrew's Cemetery, Blossburg.
JOSEPH Charles L. Age 86, of 120 Bleeker St., Blossburg died Monday, September 24 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born on March 9, 1915 in Scranton. The son of Charles Joseph and Margaret Petro Joseph Conforti. He was married to Catherine Husted Joseph who preceded him in death in 1969. He then married Harriet Sindlinger Joseph in August 12, 1978. Charlie was a U.S. Army veteran serving during WWII in the African and European campaigns. He was a member of the Blossburg Area Catholic Community. He retired as manager of the PA State Liquor Store in Mansfield. Surviving are his wife, Harriet of Blossburg; son and daughter-in-law, Michael C. Joseph and Wenyi Ho State College; daughter and son-in-law, Mary M. and John Eckman of Blossburg; grandchildren, John J. Eckman of Williamsport and Amy Eckman of Alexnderia, Virginia; stepchildren, Ron Sindlinger of Muncy and Donna Pepperman of Greenville, NC; six step-grandchildren and ten step-great-grandchildren; brother, Robert Conforti of Berwick; sister, Lucille Gurnari of Scranton. He was preceded in death by his wife Catherine and a sister, Marie Slavinski. A prayer service will be at 9:30 AM on Thursday at Freeberg Funeral Home, 120 N. Williamson Road, Blossburg, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM at St. Andrews Church with Rev. Richard Fox officiating. Interment will be in St. Andrew's Cemetery. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Wednesday from 6-8 PM. A vigil service will be at 6 PM. In lieu of flowers donations my be made to charity of one's choice.
ANTHONY G. KAZLOUSKI
Anthony G. Kazlouski, 72, of South Williamson Road, Blossburg, died
on Wednesday, September 9 In Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hos-pital in
Wellsboro, following a lengthy illness. Born at Wyoming, Luzerne Coun-ty,
on August 13, 1915, he was the son of Charles and Anna Kozlesky. He used
a different spelling of the fami-ly name. A Marine veteran, Mr. Kazlouski
was a member of Veterans of For-eign Wars Post 8730 and American Legion
Post 167 in Morris Run. He was a member of the Hillside Rod and Gun Club
and the Over the Hill Gang. A retired railroad freight conduc-tor, he was
a life member of the United Transportation Union. Surviving are his wife,
Doris of Philadelphia; a son, Anthony C., Jr. of Philadelphia; a sister,
Mrs. Marie Capolla of Oradel, N.J.: a brother, George Bender of N.J.; and
three grandchildren. A prayer service was conducted at Drinkwine’s Funeral
Home, 120 North Williamson Road, Blossburg, followed by a service at St.
Andrew’s Catholic Church, Granger Street, Blossburg, Saturday, September
12. The Rev. James McGahagan, church pastor, officiated.
KELLY – The funeral was held Monday, Jan. 13, for Francis J. Kelly, 81, of 195 South Main St., Mansfield, a former postmaster in the borough for 32 years, who died Saturday, Jan. 11, 1986, at home. Born at Lambs Creek, Apr. 26, 1904, he was a son of William H. and Margaret Kerwan Kelly. Mr. Kelly was a member of Hold Child Roman Catholic Church. He was a graduate of Mansfield High School and the former Mansfield State University. Mr. Kelly was a former borough councilman. He also was an officer of the Mansfield Businessmen’s Assn. And a member of the Mansfield Public Library Board and the National Assn. Of Retired Postmasters. Mr. Kelly was a former professional baseball player and a longtime manager of Mansfield’s town team and Mansfield Babe Ruth Baseball teams. He was a charter member of Mansfield University’s Sports Hall of Fame Board. Surviving are his wife, the former Lucile Palmer; three step-sons, Richard Kaley of Camilus, NY, John Kaley of Houston, Texas, and Robert Kaley of Milwaukee, Wis.; a sister, Regina Mudge of Mansfield; and 5 nieces and 4 nephews. The funeral was at Hold Child Roman Catholic Church, Mansfield. Burial was in St. Andrews Cemetery, Blossburg. The Rev. John J. Tamalis, his pastor, officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Holy Child Roman Catholic Church, Mansfield. Arrangements by the Kuhl-Wilston Funeral Home, Mansfield.
KELLY - REGINA M. MUDGE (SRGP 02577)
Regina M. Mudge, 90, of the Green Home, Wellsboro, formerly of
Mansfield, died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 1987, at the Green Home. She was born
June 25, 1897, in Lambs Creek, the last of ten children of William and
Margaret Kerwain Kelly. A graduate of the Arnot-Ogden School of Nursing,
Class of 1921, she was a former head nurse for the Kenmore, NY, School
District. She was also a private duty nurse and a hospital nursing
supervisor in the Buffalo, NY, area. She was a member of the Holy Child
Roman Catholic Church in Mansfield. Mrs. Mudge had returned to Mansfield
in the 1960s after living in Paterson, NJ, for over 20 years while her
husband was a supervisor for the Curtis Wright Aircraft Engine Corp. Her
husband, Earl Mudge, died in 1963. She is also predeceased by two
brothers, Francis and Harold Kelly, and one sister, Mrs. Henry Korb, who
were long-time local residents. She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Friends called at the Wilston Funeral Home, Mansfield, Friday, Oct. 9.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Holy Child Church
in Mansfield. The Rev. John Tamalis officiated. Burial was made in
St. Andrew's Cemetery in Blossburg.
LEONARD - FRANCIS WARREN
Mrs. Frances Warren, 81, wife of James R. Warren, of 311 Granger
Street, Blossburg, died Thursday, Oct. 8, in Arnot Ogden Memorial Hospital,
Elmira, NY. Born Sept. 17, 1906, at Blossburg, she was a daughter of John
J. and Mary Birmingham Leonard. Mrs. Warren, retired in 1968 as a teacher
at Blossburg Elementary School. She was a member of St. Andrews Catholic
Church and its Altar and Rosary Society. Surviving, besides her husband,
are a son, James A., of Blossburg, and a sister, Sister Katherine Ignatius,
of Dallas. Friends called at Drinkwine's, 120 North Williamson Road, Friday,
Oct. 9. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 10, at the church, 314
Granger Street, Blossburg. The Rev. James McGahagan, her pastor,
officiated. Burial was made in the church cemetery.
LIETTE - Mrs. Victoria Besanceney died last Tuesday afternoon at her home in Blossburg. The funeral was held at 9:30- O'clock, Friday afternoon at St. Andrews Catholic Church. Rev. Dr. Lucas celebrated a requiem high mass. Interment was made in the Catholic Cemetery beside her husband Francis Besanceney, who died 15 years ago. Mrs Besanceney was 82 years old. She was born in Paris, France, and came with her husband to Blossburg 55 years ago. She has since been a resident of that vicinity. The deceased was the mother of 15 children, seven of whom are living, John, of Hartsfield; Charles of Blossburg; William ,of Glen Campbell; Mrs Mary Ducotty and Mrs Lonnie Gillam, of Cogan Valley; Mrs Augusta Pollard, of Cross Fork , and Mrs Rose Robent, of Arnot. [Note from submitter - This one I searched forever to find. And there are a few errors. Children listed should be Mrs Mary Ducotey, Leona Guillaume and Rose Robena, just some spelling errors.]
JOSEPHINE MAHOSKY
Josephine A. Mahosky, 85, died Saturday, September 17, 1994 at
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA after a lengthy illness.
Born November 20, 1908 in Arnot, PA, she was the daughter of the late Stanley
and Sarah Novitski Mahosky Sr. She lived in Wellsboro for over 40 years.
She was a retired employee of the former Wellsboro Division of Corning
Glass Works for over 50 years. Her survivors include five grandchildren
and eight great-grandchildren; her sisters and brothers-in-law which include
Anna and Ralph Verdoline of Gillett; a brother and sister-in-law; nieces
and nephews. She was predeceased by a son, Joseph Mahosky and five sisters
and brothers. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Peter & Paul's
Catholic Church in Wellsboro on September 19 with the Rev. Michael J. Sullivan
officiating and burial to be in St. Andrews Cemetery, Blossburg. (TGR,
Thursday, September 22, 1994)
MANNIKOWSI -SOPOROWSKI
Marcella Loretta (Manikowski) "Soper" Age 90, passed away on Saturday,
October 9, 2004, at the Bradford County Manor in Burlington, PA. Marcella
was born on October 28, 1913, the daughter of the late Louis and Margaret
Manikowski. Marcella was employed by Tri-County Rural Electric as an Account
Manager until she retired. She was a member of the Holy Child Catholic
Church, a charter member of the Holy Child Guild, a charter member of the
Mansfield Hose Co. Auxiliary, the American Legion Auxilary #246 of Athens,
PA, Mansfield Garden Club and a charter member of the Mansfield Area 55
Plus Group. Marcella is survived by a daughter, Ernestine A. McDermott
of Athens, PA; a son, Leo J. Soporowski of Cottontown, TN; sisters, Mrs.
Angie Bubacz of Blossburg, PA, Mrs. Margaret Payne of Blossburg, PA, Mrs.
Monica Hughes of Lawrenceville, PA, Mrs. Martha Jessup of Lawrenceville,
PA; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and
nephews. In addition to her parents, Marcella is preceded in death by her
husband, Stanley G. Soporowski; brothers, Marjin "Moe" Manikowski,
Leo J. Manikowski, Louis Manikowski, Raymond Manikowski and Matthew Manikowski.
Family and Friends are invited to call at the Scureman Funeral Home, Inc,
130 South Main Street., Mansfield, PA, on Monday, October 11, 2004 from
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a Reciting of the Rosary at 3:30 p.m. A Prayer
Service will be held at the Scureman Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 12,
2004 at 9:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, October
12, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at the Holy Child Catholic Church, 237 South Main
Street, Mansfield, PA, with the Father Albert Leonard as celebrant. Interment
will be at St. Andrews Cemetery in Morris Run, PA. Memorial Contributions
may be made in Marcella's name to the Mansfield Ambulance Association,
Mansfield, PA.
McMILLEN, JAMES JOSEPH D.D.S.
Of Mansfield Saturday December 29, 1973 at Robert Packer Hospital
in Sayre after an extended illness. Friends are invited to call at
the family home Monday afternoon and evening. Recitation of the Rosary
will be held Monday evening at 9 pm at the family home. Mass of the
Resurrection will be held at 10:30 am Tuesday at the Holy Child Catholic
Church in Mansfield. Father F.A. Conlan officiating. Burial
in St. Andrew's Cemetery in Blossburg. Arrangements by Kuhl Funeral
Home in Mansfield. Survived by wife, Margaret Hager McMillen; three
sons, James J. of Laurel, Md., J. Paul of Croften, Md., C. Thomas of the
Univ. of Maryland; two daughters, Sheila of Johnson, Vt., Mary Elizabeth,
at home; one sister, Mrs. Mary Cooper of Rochester, NY; one brother, Bernard
of Duneedin, Fla. He was born in Corning, NY, the son of William
Henry and Margaret Ruddy McMillen.
MANSFIELD – Dr. James J. McMillen, of Covington Road, a local dentist for 43 years, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 1973, in the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre.A son, C. Thomas, is a basketball star at the University of Maryland and was recently named a Rhodes scholar.Dr. McMillen was born in Corning, N.Y., a son of William Henry and Margaret Ruddy McMillen.Surviving, besides his son, are his wife, the former Margaret Hager; two other sons, James J., of Laurel, Md., and Paul, of Cofton, Md.; two daughters, Miss Sheila McMillen, of Johnson, Vt., and Miss Mary Elizabeth McMillen, at home; a sister, Mrs. Mary Cooper, of Rochester, N.Y. and a brother, Bernard, of Dunedin, Fla.Burial will be in St. Andrew’s Cemetery, Blossburg, Pa.
MCNANEY
Jay N. A Loving, Family Man Age 85 of Elmira, NY passed away in Buffalo
on Saturday March 3, 2007. Jay was born on April 30, 1921, the son of the
late William & Sarah Grace McNaney. Jay served his country with the
US Army 14th Armored Division during the WWII and later served in the Korean
War as a second lieutenant. He earned two Purple Hearts and the Bronze
Star. He retired from Kennedy Valve in 1985. His interests included watching
the Yankees, ND football and bird watching. Jay was a descendant of a Mayflower
passenger. Jay is survived by his wife of 58 years, Elizabeth L. Dimmick,
children: Anne McNaney, Mark McNaney, Mary Lynne (Herbert) Furman III,
Claire Uhry, Louisa McNaney, Juliana (Kevin) Fitzgerald; grandchildren:
Jessica, Joanna, Adam, Erin, Matthew, Sarah, Alexandra, Kieran, Darren,
Shannon, Ross; great grandchildren: Andrew, Mark and Chloe and several
nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to call
the McInerny Funeral Home, corner of Water and Walnut Sts. on Tuesday March
6, 2007 from 2-5PM. Mr. McNaney's Funeral Service will be held at the Funeral
Home immediately following. Interment will be held at the convenience of
the family in Blossburg, PA, at St. Andrew's Cemetery. Memorials may be
made to charities of one's choice.
MITCHELL, Edward, age 39 of Covington, Pa. Friday, September
1, 1972 at his home. Friends are invited to call at the Shaw & Robena
Funeral Home, Mansfield, Pa. Sunday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services
at the Holy Child Church, Mansfield, Pa. Monday 10 a.m. Rev. F. Allan Conian.
Burial in St,. Andrew Cemetery, Blossburg. Recitation of the Rosary Sunday
at 7 p.m. Survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Mitchell, Covington;
brothers, William Mitchell, Morrisville, Pa., Robert Mitchell, Apalachin,
N.Y.; sister, Mrs. Lillian Raniewicz, Elmira; several aunts and uncles
and several nieces and nephews.
LEMUEL V. MURPHY
Lemuel V. (Pat) Murphy, 81, of the Green Home, Wellsboro, formerly
of Blossburg, died Sunday, Nov. 1, at home. Born at Coaldale, Jan. 23,
1906, he was the son of Thomas and Katherine Schovlin Murphy. He was a
member of St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus,
Blossburg. His wife, the former Genevieve Ogden, died in 1968. Surviving
are a son, Alfred Murphy of Mechanicsburg; a stepsister, Mrs. Helen DeWire
of Tamaqua; and four grandchildren. There was no visitation. Prayers were
offered today, Nov. 4, at 10:30 am, at the Drinkwine Funeral Home, Blossburg,
followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am in St. Andrew's Church.
The Rev. James E. McGahagan officiated. Burial was made in St. Andrew's
Cemetery.
NORMAN, Frank L., age 85, of 103 Bleecher Street, Blossburg, died Saturday, November 24, 1973 at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, after a lengthy illness. Prayer service was held at the Auld Funeral Home at Blossburg, on Tuesday followed by Requiem High Mass at the St. Andrew’s Church in Blossburg. Rev. Robert Nealon celebrant. Burial was in the St. Andrew’s Cemetery, Blossburg. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Josephine Norman, Blossburg; brother-in-law, Patrick Connolly, Blossburg; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Florence Norman, Corning, N.Y., Mrs. John Norman, San Francisco, Calif; and several nieces and nephews. He was born at Arnot on March 29, 1888, a son of John and Margaret Donlon Norman. He was a member of St. Andrew’s Church of Blossburg. He was a veteran of World War I, a member of the William B. Wilson American Legion Post No. 572 of Blossburg, and a past commander of that post. He had owned and operated the Blossburg Building Supply Co. for a period of 42 years. Recitation of the Rosary was at the funeral home Monday evening.
NOWAK - Monica Leone, 83, of 103 White St., Blossburg, died Sunday, March 4, 2007, at Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro. Born in Blossburg on Aug. 17, 1923, she was the daughter of Frank and Kate Nowak. She was married to Dominic Leone who preceded her in death in 1992. Monica was a 1941 graduate of Blossburg High School. She retired from Ward Manufacturing with 35 years of service Monica was a member of the Blossburg Area Catholic Community, St. Andrew’s Altar and Rosary Society, a life member of Hillside Rod and Gun Club of Blossburg and a life member of William B. Wilson American Legion Post #572 Blossburg. Monica was well known for her kindness and generosity to others and her cooking skills. Surviving are her children, Mary Kay Ward of Towanda, Kenneth (Jeannie) Leone of Lawrenceville, Connie Leone of Blossburg; grandchildren, Kate Kohler, Stephen Ward, Vanessa and Victoria Leone; a special niece, Tina (Larry) Robinson of Pine City, NY; and many nephews. Preceding her in death were her husband, Dominic; sisters, Amelia Kolcharno, Regina Kaminski, Veronica Brown, Frances Sefchick, infant sister Anastasia Nowak and infant brother Benjamin Nowak. Family and friends will be received at the Freeburg Funeral Home, Blossburg, Thursday March 8th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Transferal prayers will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday March 9th from the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Church, Blossburg with celebrant Rev. James McGahagan and co-celebrant Rev. Joseph Manarchuch. Interment will follow at St. Andrews Cemetery. The family will provide the flowers. Memorial donations may be made to Blossburg Fire and Ambulance Association. - Mansfield Gazette, 7 March 2007
O'DONNELL - Mary C. Anderson
Mary C. Anderson, 85, of Adelphi, Md., died Sunday, Sept. 20, at the
Washington Adventist Hospital in Tacoma Park, MD. Born April 9, 1902,
she was the daughter of Richard and Katharine Bambery O’Donnell.
She was a Blossburg native and lived in the Harrisburg area for 40 years.
She was predeceased by her husband, William J. Anderson. Surviving
are a son, William R. Anderson of Adelphi, Md. And four grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held today (Wednesday, Sept. 23) at the
St. Camillus Church in Silver Springs, Md. Graveside services will
be conducted Thursday, Sept. 24, at 10 a.m. in the St. Andrews Cemetery
in Blossburg. Father James McGaghan, pastor of St. Andrew’s Catholic
Church will officiate. Local arrangements were made by the Adams-Morse
Kleese Funeral Home in Blossburg. Memorial donations may be made
to the St. Camillus- St. Vincent de Paul Society, 1600 St. Camillus Drive,
Silver Springs, Md. 20903.
PALMER – Clifford C. Palmer Sr., age 51, of Mansfield, died Saturday, Feb. 22, 1964. He attended Covington Baptist Church; owner of Palmer Trucking, Mansfield. Survived by wife, Mrs. Rose Donegan Palmer; son, Clifford Jr. of Mansfield; daughter, Mrs. Patricia Ann McIntosh of Covington RD; parents, Mr. & Mrs. Cecil Palmer; brothers, LaRue and Claude, all of Mansfield; sister, Mrs. Virginia Baggelaar of Richmond Hill, NY. Funeral was held at Shaw & Robena Funeral Home on Tuesday at 1:30 PM, the Rev. Hyman Vann officiating. Burial was in St. Andrews Cemetery, Blossburg.
WILLIAM PASSMORE
The funeral was held on Sat-urday for William Passmore, 64, of Elmira,
N.Y., a native of Blossburg, who died Wednes-day, Nov. 15, 1972, in St.
Jo-seph’s Hospital, Elmira. He was a son of Alfred and Pearl Lewis Passmore.
Mr. Passmore was a retired employe of the Thatcher Glass Manufacturing
Co., Elmira. He lived in Blossburg for many years. Surviving are
his wife, the former Eva Marie Swinsick; two daughters, Mrs. Judith Kadlee,
of Big Flats, N.Y., and Miss Sharon Passmore, of El-mira; a brother, Alfred,
of Blossburg, and two sisters, Mrs. Vivian Murray, of Natrona Heights,
Allegheny County, and Mrs. Elizabeth Waterman, of Pinellas, Fla. Burial
was in St. Andrew’s Cemetery, Blossburg.
ROBAKOWSKI Sylvester Age 84, of Blossburg, PA, died August 22, 2005. Surviving are a sister-in-law, Irene Robakowski of Blossburg; four nieces, Janet Heath of Galeton, Suzanne Wheeler-Conson of Pen Yan, NY, Dolly Augustine of The Green Home in Wellsboro, Anne Riles of Williamsport; five great-nieces and nephews; and eight great-great nieces and nephews. Calling hours are 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Zwicharowski's in Blossburg. Transferal prayers are 9:30 a.m. Saturday followed by a 10 a.m. Funeral Mass at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Blossburg. Burial will be in St. Andrews Cemetery.
John Lewis ROBENA, died at his home in Arnot, October 31, 1918, of pnuemonia, following influenia. He was born April 4, 1872 , at Arnot, and was one of it's best citizens, well known and universally liked, and his many friends sincerely mourn his loss, Besides his wife Barbara McLean Robena, and one daughter, Nellie Rose, he is survived by his mother, Mrs Rose Besanceney Robena, of Rochester, N.Y. ; two brothers, Amos, of Rochester, and Francis ,of arnot; four sisters, Mrs John Lynch, of Arnot, Mrs. John Hurley and Misses Sadie and Mary Robena, of Rochester, N.Y.. Buried Saint Andrews Cemetery, Blossburg.
Amos F. ROBENA passed away on Monday June 27, 1921 at the family residence no. 151 Penn Street, aged 37 years. He leaves his wife Nina Parker Robena; four daughters, Clarabell, Kathryn, Sadie and Lorraine; one son Edward; his mother Mrs Rose Besanceney Robena, four sisters, Mrs. Rose Hurley, Miss Sadie and Mary Robena of this city, and Mrs. Julia Lynch and one brother Francis Robena , of Arnot, Pa. Interment in Arnot, Pa. on Thursday, June 30, 1921. Amos is actually buried in the St Andrews Cemetery, Blossburg, Pa.
Sunday Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, N.Y.
ROBENA- Bethune, Mary R. Bethune, died Nov. 20, 1981, survived
by her brother , Francis Robena, several nieces and nephews. No prior calling,
Mass of Christian Burial 9a.m. Monday in the chapel of St. Ann's Home.
Interment, St. Andrews Cemetery, Blossburg, Pa. Arrangements: Farrell Brothers.
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Friday , November 2, 1973
ROBENA- Buedingen,
Sadie R. Buedingen died Thursday, November 1, 1973, formerly of St.
Paul Blvd, Survived by her sister, Mrs. Mary Bethune; her brother, Francis
Robena, at Arnot, Pa; several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday,
from 2 to 4, and 7 to 9p.m. at Farrell Brothers Funeral Home, Inc. 51 W.
Ridge Rd. Mass of the Resurrection, Saturday morning at 9:30 O'clock, at
St. Margret and Mary Church. Interment, Blossburg, Pa. , St. Andrews Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute to the American cancer fund
or have Masses offered
SMAGLINISKI - MRS. ROSE CUNNINGHAM
Mrs. Rose Cunningham, age 88, of Brooklyn,
N.Y., formerly of Blossburg, died Tuesday, May 8, 1973 in Brooklyn.
Following calling hours in Brooklyn Thursday evening, she was brought to
the Olthof Funeral Home for a prayer service Friday morning at 10 a.m.
followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church, Blossburg.
Burial was in St. Andrew's Cemetery, Blossburg. She is survived by
daughters, Mrs. Rose Abbott of Hampton Bays, N.Y. and Mrs. Betty Caporaso
of Hampton Bays, Mrs. Mary Moran of Brooklyn, Mrs. Margaret Dobies of Burbank,
Calif., Mrs. Theresa Warren of Brooklyn, Mrs. Rita Rizzo of Keyport, N.J.;
sons, John Cunningham of Mansfield and Hugh B. Cunningham of Pine City;
27 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. She was a communicant
of St. Mark's Roman Catholic Church of Brooklyn and was the widow of Hugh
B. Cunningham, Sr.
SMITH - Blossburg Woman’s Body Identified as Mrs. Marian Dwyer: The body of a Blossburg woman was found last Friday afternoon floating on Seneca Lake offshore from Watkins Glen, Schuyler sheriffs deputies said. The woman was identified as Mrs. Marian Dwyer, 48, of Blossburg, wife of John Dwyer. She was born in Arnot on February 16, 1925, a daughter of John and Jennie Luke Frederick. Mrs. Dwyer was pronounced dead at the scene by Dr. William Tague, county coroner. Michael J. Maloney, acting county sheriff, said there was no evidence of foul play. Maloney said two workers at the International Salt Co., Richard Pierce and Lawrence Smith, spotted the body and swam 75 feet to retrieve it. Coroner Tague of Montour Falls withheld a verdict pending a post-mortem examination at Arnot Ogden Hospital. Investigators said the body apparently had been in the water for only a short while. Mrs. Dwyer’s car was found on a dirt road near the point where her body was found at 1:20 p.m. The car was last seen being driven toward the area about 20 minutes earlier, Maloney said. Mrs. Dwyer was a beautician. She was a member of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church and its Altar and Rosary Society. Surviving, besides her husband, are a daughter, Jane, at home, and two brothers, Ambrose Frederick, of Blossburg and John Frederick, of Elmira, N.Y. A private funeral was held at 9:30 an. Monday in the church. Burial was in the church cemetery. The Rev. Robert L. Nealon, her pastor, officiated.
TORMEY - MARGUERITE DWYER
Marguerite Dwyer, 91, of Blossburg, died Monday, Nov. 8 at her home.
Born July 21, 1913 in Arnot, she was the daughter of Thomas V. and Anna
Glasz Tormey. Marguerite married Thomas J. Dwyer who preceded her in death
in 1984. She and her husband were the proprietors of the general store
in Morris Run. Marguerite was a member of the Blossburg Area Catholic Community.
Marguerite is survived by three daughters, Catherine (Sam) Badolato of
Rome, N.Y.; Ann (Richard) Clark of Blossburg, Marguerite Bombaski of Blossburg;
10 grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren. In addition to her husband,
she was preceded in death by a sister, Irene Mosso. Friends will be received
at Freeberg Funeral Home, Blossburg on Thursday, Nov. 11 from 7 p.m. to
9 p.m.; a Vigil service will be held at 8 p.m. Transferal prayers will
be at 12:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 12, at the funeral home. Funeral Mass will
follow at St. Andrews Church in Blossburg at 1 p.m. with Father Brian Clarke
as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Andrews Cemetery. Donations may
be made to the Blossburg Area Catholic Community.
VALENT - MARGARET E. HORNER
Margaret E. Horner, 65, of 136 Gulick St., Blossburg, died Wednesday,
Dec. 16, at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro. Born
Aug. 1, 1922, at Windber, she was the daughter of George and Susan Valent.
She was an employee for 18 years with the J.P. Ward Foundry, Blossburg,
as a core maker. Mrs. Horner was a member of St. Andrew's Roman Catholic
Church and its Altar and Rosary Society. Surviving are her husband of 43
years, John A. Horner; three daughters, Mrs. Francis (Dolly) Augustine
of Arnot, Suzanne Wheeler of Mansfield, and Mrs. Ronald (Janet) Heath of
Galeton; two sisters, Mrs. Sylvester (Susanna) Robakowski and Mrs. Walter
(Ann) Kostecki, both of Blossburg; and five grandchildren. Funeral services
were held Friday, Dec. 18, at the Adams-Morse and Kleese Funeral Home,
Blossburg. The Rev. James McGahagan, her pastor officiated. Burial
was made in the church cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the
St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church, 314 Granger St., Blossburg, 16912.
JAMES R. WARREN
James R. Warren, 80, of 311 Granger Street, Blossburg, died Wednesday,
Oct. 21, at the Williamsport Hospital. Born March 26, 1907, at Windfall,
he was the son of LaMarr and Maude Bush Warren. He retired in 1970 after
40 years as a science teacher at North Penn High School, where he also
coached basketball and baseball. Mr. Warren was a member of the First United
Methodist Church in Blossburg and a Charter Member of the Blossburg Kiwanis
Club. His wife, Frances, died Oct. 8. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law,
James A. and Janet Warren of Blossburg; a sister, Mrs. Marjorie Dye of
Olean, NY; a brother, Arthur Warren of Knoxville; and several nieces and
nephews. Funeral and Committal services were held Friday, Oct. 23 at the
Drinkwine Funeral Home, 120 North Williamson Road, Blossburg. The
Rev. Carl E. Hill officiated. Burial was made in St. Andrews Cemetery,
Blossburg. Memorial donations may be made to the First United Methodist
Church in Blossburg.
WOODS – Miss Nellie Woods of Bradford, PA, formerly of Blossburg, died Tuesday, April 24, 1962. She was a saleswoman in the Blossburg area for many years and was a member of the Bradford Catholic Church. Survived by niece, Miss Helen McEntee of Bradford, with whom she resided. Funeral service was held in Bradford on Friday morning. Burial was in St. Andrew’s Cemetery, Blossburg. – Mansfield Advertiser, 2 May 1962, p.4
ZEITLER - ELIZABETH M. WAKELY
Elizabeth M. Wakely, 80, formerly of Covington, died Friday,
Oct. 30, at the Green Home in Wellsboro, where she was a resident. Born
June 20, 1907, at Franklin, she was the daughter of Edward and Emma Brennan
Zeitler. She was a member of the Holy Child Roman Catholic Church and the
Holy Child Guild in Mansfield. Mrs. Wakely served as a housemother at the
former Mansfield State College. Her husband, John, died in 1961, and a
son, James, died in 1951. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Bonnie Casselberry
of Covington and Mrs. Mary Cooper of Wellsboro; a brother, Edward J. Zeitler
of Meadeville; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several
nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 3, at the
Holy Child Church. The Rev. John Tamalis, her pastor, officiated.
Burial was made in St. Andrew's Cemetery in Blossburg. Arrangements were
made by the Wilston Funeral Home, Mansfield. Memorial contributions may
be made in her name to the Holy Child Catholic Church.
? MRS. ARLENE O. BRANDT: Mrs. Arlene O. Brandt, 76, of Riverside Park, Blossburg, died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 1974, in Arnot-Ogden Hospital, Elmira, N.Y., following a brief illness. She was the widow of William R. Brandt. She was born in Arnot on June 9, 1897, a daughter of Edward and Helen O'Heron. Mrs. Brandt was a member of St. Andrew's Catholic Church. There are no immediate survivors. Mrs. Brandt was the aunt of Mrs. Helen O'Donnell, of Elmira. The funeral was at 9 a.m. Friday at the Adam Funeral Home, 303 Main Street, with further services in the church at 9:30. Burial was in the church cemetery. The Rev. Robert L. Nealon, her pastor, officiated.
? BRANDT ARLENE O
Brandt, Mrs. Arlene age 77, of Riverside Park, Pa., Tuesday, Feb. 12,
1974, at the Arnot Ogden Hospital, Elmira. Friends may call at the Adams
Funeral Home, Blossburg, Pa., Thursday 7 to 9 p.m. Prayer service there
9 a.m. Friday, further services at 9:30 a.m. in St. Andrews Church, the
Rev. Robert L. Nealon officiating. Burial St. Andrews Cemetery,
Blossburg, Recitation of the RosaryThursday at 8:00 p.m. Survived by niece,
Mrs. Helen O’Donnell of Elmira.
? MRS. MARTIN GANNON
Mrs. Martin Gannon died at her home in Morris Run on Monday evening,
January 17. She is survived by her husband and several children.
Funeral services were held Thursday, Rev. Father Needham officiating; burial
in St. Andrew's Catholic cemetery. (The Agitator: Wellsboro, PA,
Wednesday, January 26, 1916)
? VICTORIA A. MANIKOWSKI
Victoria A. Manikowski, 89, of Bleeker St., Blossburg, passed away
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2004 while visiting at the home of her daughter, Barbara
in San Mateo, Calif. She was born Victoria Marchines on Dec. 18, 1914,
in Olyphant. Friends called Wednesday, Feb. 25 at the Zwicharowski Funeral
Home, Blossburg where a vigil service was held. Transferal Prayers were
offered on Thursday, Feb. 26 followed by a Mass of Christian burial with
pastor, the Rev. Brian Clarke, officiating. Burial was made at St. Andrew's
Cemetery, Blossburg. Memorials may be made to the Blossburg Memorial Library,
307 Main St., Blossburg, Pa. 16912.
? MAYS, Mary C., age 80, of 309 Ruah St., Blossburg, Pa., Thursday,
Oct. 4, 1973, at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro,
Pa. Friends are invited to call at the Auld Funeral Home, Blossburg, Pa.,
Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Prayer service there Saturday, Oct. 6, 1973
at 9 a.m. followed by Funeral Mass in St. Andrew’s Church, Blossburg, Pa.
at 9:30 a.m., the Rev. Robert Nealon, celebrant. Burial in St. Andrew’s
Cemetery. Survived by sons, John and Thomas Mays both of Blossburg, Pa.,
Paul Mays of Wellsboro, Pa.; daughters, Mrs. Virginia Hughes of Morris
Run, Pa., Miss Rita Mays of Blossburg, Pa.; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren,
sisters, Mrs. Monica Applin of Elmira, Mrs. Louis (Agnes) Losiehiecki of
Blossburg, Pa. She was a member of St. Andrew’s Church and the Altar and
Rosary Society of the same church. She was also a member of the William
B. Wilson American Legion Auxiliary and a charter member of the Auxiliary
of the Supreme Sacrifice Post No. 8730 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars,
Blossburg, Pa.
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