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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. |
BEDERMAN –JEANNE R. CLEVELAND, OF Blossburg, PA, died July 13, 2002 at home. She was born in Blossburg, a daughter of William Sr. and Bessie Squires Bederman. Jeanne was employed by the Blossburg State Hospital and later, Soldiers & Sailors Hospital in Wellsboro, until her retirement. She was a member of St. Mary’s Church and the Good Samaritans. Surviving are her loving husband of 54 years, Van C.; 5 children: Cheryl (Eugene) Regent of Ringtown, PA; Susan (Gerald) Carlson of Raleigh, NC; Sandra (Paul) Bombaski of Williamsport; Van T. of Morris Run; James of Blossburg; sisters, Virginia Kliegel of Elmira, NY; Eleanor Mancini of Williamsport; 11 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. She was predeceased by 3 sisters and 2 brothers. Friends may call from 6-8 PM Monday at the Zwicharowski Funeral Home, Blossburg. A vigil service will be held at 7:30. Prayers will be held at 9:30 AM Tuesday, at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM, at St. Mary’s Church. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. The family will provide flowers. Memorials should be directed to BACC, 138 St. Mary’s St., Blossburg, PA. –Williamsport Sun-Gazette.
BEUTER Paul I., Sr. Age 85, of Ashley Rd., Mansfield, PA., died unexpectedly September 12, 2005. He was born August 17, 1920, the son of the late Raymond and Flora Allen Beuter. He is survived by a son, Paul Beuter, Jr.; and daughter, Ann Marie Beuter. Friends and family are invited to Paul's Life Celebration on Thursday, September 15, 2005, from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. A Vigil Service will be held at 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, September 16, 2005, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Central Avenue, Wellsboro. Burial in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Blossburg, PA.
BOGACZYK - TOKARZ
ANNA L. age 87, of RR1 Covington, passed away peacefully, Dec. 8, 2001
at her home. Born Oct. 6, 1914 in Covington a daughter of the late Joseph
and Mary Bogaczyk Lisowski. Mrs. Tokarz was employed by the Keystone (formerly
Billards) in Covington for several years until her retirement. She was
a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Morris 55 club. Surviving
are, a son, Theodore "Ted" Tokarz of South Williamsport, PA; 2 daughters
and a son-in-law, Bette Tokarz of Horseheads, NY; Florence (Robert) Metarko
of Blossburg, 2 granddaughters, Anne and Kathryn both of Blossburg; 3 sisters;
Helen Kordyl of Morris, Marian Watkins and Frances Ridge both of Covington;
a brother, Andrew Lisowski of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Several loving nieces,
nephews and many dear friends. Anna was predeceased by her husband of nearly
60 years, Walter Tokarz on April 19, 2001, a sister, Caroline Kolupski,
two brothers, Walter and Joseph. Friends may call 7-9 p.m., Monday, at
Zwicharowski Funeral Home, Blossburg. A vigil service will be held at 9
p.m. Transferal prayers will be held a 9 a.m., Tuesday, at the funeral
home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic
Church, with Rev. Richard Fox, officiating. Burial will be held in the
parish cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Blossburg Area Catholic Community,
138 St. Mary's St., Blossburg, PA 16912
BOGACZYK Charles Frederick
Age 77, of 585 Ridge Road, Spring City, PA, died at home Friday, June
8, 2007. Born February 15, 1930, he was the son of the late Jacob and Frances
Bogaczyk. At the age of 19, Charles joined the Army, serving in Korea.
Following his military service, he became a teacher in Letchworth Central
Schools, Castile, NY. Following this he taught at Spring Ford School District
in PA. Charles is survived by son, Charles Dirk, USMC, Havelock, NC, and
daughters, Kathryn (Alexis) and Sandra; sisters, Kathryn Holton, Mansfield,
Louise (Robert) Mitchell, Apalachin, NY, and Martha Bastian, Blossburg;
brothers Jacob (Ruth), Ludlow, KY, Thomas (Wanda), Blossburg, and James
(Glenda), Blossburg. Preceding Charles in death were brothers, Frank, Stanley,
Anthony, and Ambrose. Friends and family will be received at the Freeberg
Funeral Home, Blossburg, Thursday, June 14th, from 5-9 p.m. A vigil service
will be held at 8:15 p.m. Transferal prayers will be held at the funeral
home Friday, June 15th at 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated
at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, Blossburg, with celebrant Rev. Shane Kirby
Assistant Pastor BACC. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery with
full Military Honors accorded. Memorial donations may be directed to Pa.
Wildlife Fund, 2001 Elmerton Ave., Harrisburg, PA 17110.
BOINSKI - ELIZABETH LUPOWSKI
Elizabeth A. Lupowski, R.N., B.S.N., M.S., of Blossburg, PA passed
away Monday, February 24, 1992 as a result of injuries sustained in a motor-vehicle
accident. She was born May 9, 1934 in Blossburg in Tioga County, the daughter
of Frank and Helen Kirejewski Boinski. Betty was currently educational
supervisor for Bradford-Tioga County Head Start. Surviving are her husband
of 31 years, Anthony L.; son and daugther-in-law, Peter and Deborah Lupowski
of Wellsboro; one daughter, Dr. Ann E. Lupkowski and her fiance; two sisters
and two brothers, aunts, an uncle, nieces, nephews and cousins. A Mass
of Christian Burial was held February 28 at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church
in Blossburg with her pastor, the Rev. Thomas Shoback officiating and interment
to be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Adams-Morse
and Kleese Funeral Home in Blossburg. Memorial donations may be directed
to St. Mary's Children Educational Program in Betty Ann's memory. (TGR,
Thursday, March 5, 1992)
BROOKS –EVELYN E. FREDERICK, 75, Blossburg, died March 6, 1996 at Divine Providence Hospital, Williamsport. Born September 17, 1921 in Cooperstown, NY, she was the daughter of Milton and Ruby Brooks. She retired from Ward Foundry, Blossburg in 1982; was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Blossburg and its choir; The Christian Mothers Society; The Good Samaritans; The Black Madonna Choir; The Ridge-Runners and Ramblers Travel Clubs. Surviving are her husband of 58 years, Edward B. Frederick, Blossburg; grandson, Robert and (Lisa) Frederick Blossburg; two great-granddaughters, Jackie Lynn and Cassie Rene, Blossburg; brothers Darwin Brooks, Florida and Kenneth Brooks, California; sisters, Ruby Ogden and Gladys Schirmer, both of Mansfield. She was predeceased by a son, Robert F. in January 1995. A prayer service was held March 9 from the William Zwicharowski funeral Home, Blossburg followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with the very Reverend Thomas Shoback officiating. Interment was in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Blossburg. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Frederick’s name may be made to the American Cancer Society, Tioga County Unit, East Avenue, Wellsboro, PA or to the Good Samaritans, c/o St. Mary’s Catholic Church, St. Mary’s Street, Blossburg, PA. –Canton Independent Sentinel.
BROWN Frank W.
Age 58, of Blossburg, PA, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2007
at Broad Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro. Frank was born in Blossburg,
PA, on December 2, 1948, the son of the late Kenneth E. and Veronica (Nowak)
Brown. Surviving is his wife of 36 years, Kaye L. Brown of Blossburg; a
son and daughter-in-law, Ricky D. and Melissa Brown of Roy, Utah; three
grandchildren, Cody Dane Brown, Derrick Frank Brown and Marissa Kaylynn
Rose Brown, all of Utah; and a brother, James K. Brown of Grand Forks,
ND. He was predeceased by a son, Rodney Frank Brown on August, 20, 1988.
Frank graduated from Blossburg's North Penn High School in 1966 and in
1969 earned an Associate's Degree in Business Computer Science from the
former Williamsport Area Community College. He retired from Mansfield University
in 1999 after 30 years of employment as a computer operator, computer programmer
and computer operations supervisor. Frank enjoyed hunting, bowling and
gardening. He was secretary-treasurer of the Mansfield Bowling Assoc. for
20 years; a past president and served 15 years as secretary-treasurer of
the Northern Tier 700 Club; past secretary for 7 years of the Friday Night
3-Man League and a past president of the Friday Night Mixed League. He
was the central area's director of the PA State Bowling Assoc. for 12 years
and then became a lifetime advisory board member. Frank was a life member
of Blossburg's St. Mary's Catholic Church where he served as an usher,
lector, and member of the Parish Council, Parish Finance Council and the
Cemetery Committee. He was a member and advocate of the Knights of Columbus
Council No. 2363 and a past manager of the Columbus Home in Blossburg.
He also was a life member of the NRA, North American Hunting Club, Wildlife
Forever, AARP, AFSCME Local 2363 and AFSCME RPEP Sub-chapter 8603; a member
of the PA Sheriff's Assoc. and the Hillside Rod & Gun Club since 1972.
Frank was a former EMT and member of the Blossburg Fire and Ambulance Assoc;
a past chaplain of the Blossburg Area Jaycees and past district chaplain
of the Northern Tier Jaycees. He was formerly an advisor of the Boy Scouts
of America in the Blossburg area. Friends may call from 10 to 11:30 a.m.,
Friday, at Zwicharowski Funeral Home in Blossburg with transferal prayers
following. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at noon at St. Mary's
Church with his Pastor, Father Joseph Manarchuck officiating. Burial will
be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Donations in his memory may be made to PSBA
Scholarship Trust, c/o Stanley Chaya, 16 Woodbryn Dr., Williamsport, PA
17701.
BUCK - MYRA MIMLITSCH
Myra Elizabeth Mimlitsch, 72, of Tioga, died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2004
at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. She was born Dec. 15, 1931 in Philadelphia,
the daughter of Charles B. and Marie A. Gairing Buck. Myra had taught science
at Lenape High School in Medford, N.J. She was a member of Holy Child Catholic
Church and had served as chairman of the procurement committee of the Mansfield
Area Food Pantry for 10 years. She was named Mansfield Woman of the Year
in 2003-2004 by the Mansfield BPW. Myra is survived by her husband of 52
years, Paul J.; four sons, Paul C. of Vincentown, N.J., Carl of Sickerville,
N.J., Francis of Colorado Springs, Colo., Stephen of Shamong, N.J.; a daughter,
Myra T. Mimlitsch-Gray of Stone Ridge, N.Y.; brother, Carl J. Buck of Berkeley
Heights, N.J.; and five grandchildren. Friends are invited to call at the
Gary W. Wilston Funeral Home, 18 N. Main St., Mansfield on Thursday, Nov.
4 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Recitation of the Rosary will be held there at
8:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, Nov. 5 at 11
a.m. at Holy Child Catholic Church with Rev. Albert Leonard, celebrant.
Burial will be made in St. Mary's Cemetery, Blossburg. The family will
provide the flowers. Memorial contributions in Myra's memory may be made
to the Mansfield Area Food Pantry, in care of Barbara McConnell, 170 Wakefield
Terrace, Mansfield, Pa. 16933.
BUCK – Myra Elizabeth Mimlitsch, age 72, of Tioga, PA, died November 2, 2004 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. She was born December 15, 1931 in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of Charles B. and Marie A. Gairing Buck. Myra had taught science at Lenape High school in Medford, NJ. She was a member of Hole Child Catholic Church, and had served as chairman of the procurement committee of the Mansfield Area Food Pantry for 10 years. She was named Mansfield Woman of the Year in 2003-2004 by the Mansfield BPW. Myra is survived by her husband of 52 years, Paul J.; four sons, Paul C., Vincentown, NJ, Carl, Sicklerville, NJ, Francis, Colorado Springs, CO, Stephen, Shamong, NJ; a daughter, Myra T. Mimlitsch-Gray, Stone Ridge, NY; a brother Carl J. Buck, Berkeley Heights, NJ; and five grandchildren. Friends are invited to call at the Gary W. Wilston funeral Home, 18 N. Main St., Mansfield, PA, Thursday 7-9 PM. Recitation of the Rosary will be held there at 8:30 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday at 11 AM at Holy Child Catholic Church with Rev. Albert Leonard, celebrant. Burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Blossburg, PA. Family will provide the flowers. Memorial contributions in Myra’s memory may be made to the Mansfield Area Food Pantry c/o Barbara McConnell, 170 Wakefield Terrace, Mansfield, PA 16933 – Elmira Star-Gazette, 3 Nov. 2004, p.4C
CARLSON William Age 88, lifelong resident of Blossburg, PA, died November 29, 2005 at Soldiers and Sailors Hospital in Wellsboro. Born on September 30, 1917, Bill was one of four sons in the family of John E. and Margaret (Landrus) Carlson. He was married to Margaret (Zukoski) for 60 years until her passing on April 11, 2002. Mr. Carlson was a veteran of WWII, proudly serving with the 3rd Army's 3rd Division forces under General George Patton and the 5th Army under General Clark. Decorated with several medals, Bill participated in the invasion of Southern France and The Battle of the Bulge. He also fought in North Africa at Ansio Beach Head, saw action in Italy and Austria, crossed the Rhine River and moved into Germany. Bill was employed as a machinist with Ward Foundry for over 39 years. He also enjoyed working as a part-time police officer in Blossburg and was promoted to assistant Police Chief. While serving as an officer, Bill was very involved with the speed traps on old Rt. 15. He was a member of Blossburg's First Baptist Church where he served as a lay minister and an usher. Bill was a life member of Blossburg's American Legion Post No. 572, a 50-year member of the Hillside Rod and Gun Club and a member of the Blossburg V.F.W. Post No. 8730. In 1998 Bill and Margaret were honored as King and Queen of the Blossburg Coal Festival. Bill loved the game of pool, always finding time to play and visit with friends. He also enjoyed the Christmas season and received great pleasure in decorating his yard. Surviving are his children, Liz Naylor and Susan Hadley, both of Blossburg, Karen Michaels of Colorado; nine grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; a brother, Oscar Carlson of Wellsboro; many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and neighbors. In addition to his wife, Margaret, he was predeceased by his daughter, Percilla; brothers, Robert and Howard; and faithful dog, Peanut. Calling hours will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at Zwicharowski Funeral Home, Blossburg. The funeral service will be at the funeral home on Saturday, December 3, at 11 a.m. with Rev. John Shypulefski officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery with Military Honors accorded. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, Main St., Blossburg, PA 16912, or the SPCA, Rt. 6, Wellsboro, PA 16901.
KARY L. CHAMBERLAIN: (SRGP 23782) Kary Lee Chamberlain, 24, of Mansfield RR 1 died Saturday, Nov. 5, 1994, from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident on Route 549. Born Aug. 29, 1970, in Blossburg, she was the daughter of Le O. and Ruth Ann Rudinski Chamberlain. She was a 1988 graduate of North Penn High School. She enjoyed participating in many sports, basketball, volleyball, track and snow skiing. She was a waitress for Wheeler’s Family Restaurant in Pine City, N.Y. She was also the secretary, receptionist and school bus driver for Chamberlain Transportation Inc., Mansfield. Surviving are her husband and companion, Fay C. Bradley; her father and stepmother, Le O. and Barbara Chamberlain of Mansfield; her mother, Ruth Ann Rudinski Chamberlain of Blossburg; one sister, Kimberle Sue Chamberlain of Shipshewana, Ind.; maternal grandmother, Dorothy J. Rudinski of Blossburg; paternal grandparents, Olin Lee and Edna R. Chamberlain of Covington; stepgrandparents, Frank and Nancy Tice of Mainesburg; one niece, Alicia; one nephew, Johnathon; in-laws, James L. and Mabel M. Bradley of Mansfield; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call at the Scureman Funeral Home, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, on Wednesday, Nov. 9, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursday, Nov. 10, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Services will be held there Thursday, Nov. 10, at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Joseph P. Rafferty of the Holy Child Catholic Church officiating. Burial will be made at the St. Mary’s Cemetery, Blossburg. The family will provide the flowers. Memorial donations may be made to the Kary Lee Chamberlain Scholarship Fund, in care of Chamberlain Transportation, P.O. Box 503, Mansfield, Pa. 16933.
DADAS - Ann Jankiewicz, 77, of Blossburg, died peacefully at Soldiers & Sailors Hospital in Wellsboro on Wednesday, March 8, 2006. Born July 22, 1928 in Blossburg, she was the daughter of the late John and Ida Sowa Dadas. There were no calling hours. Prayers were held Saturday, March 11 at the Zwicharowski Funeral Home in Blossburg, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary’s Church. Burial was held in the parish’s cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to St. Mary’s Church, 138 St. Mary’s St., Blossburg, PA 16912. – The Mansfield Gazette, 15 March 2006, p.6A
DADAS CELIA MITCHELL
Celia, 84, of Blossburg, PA, died Thursday, August 30, 2007, at Soldiers
and Sailors Hospital in Wellsboro. Celia was born on November 5, 1922,
in Blossburg, a daughter of John and Ida (Sowa) Dadas. She was a graduate
of Blossburg High School. Celia was the devoted wife of the late Henry
Mitchell for 57 years before his passing on July 11, 2007. She now joins
her beloved Henry for eternity. Celia was employed at the First Citizens
National Bank in Blossburg for many years until retiring. She was a member
of Blossburg's St. Mary's Catholic Church. Surviving her are two sisters,
a sister-in-law and a brother-in-law, Helen Vertoske of Horseheads, Julia
Jankiewicz, Helen Dadas and Mariam Jankiewicz, all of Blossburg; many nieces,
nephews, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. In addition to her husband,
Henry, Celia was predeceased by siblings, Mary Majchrzak, Jennie Frederick,
Ann Jankiewicz and Frank Dadas. Per Celia's wishes, visitation will be
private. Her family invites friends to attend a Mass of Christian Burial
at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday at Blossburg's St. Mary's Catholic Church with Rev.
Joseph Manarchuck serving as celebrant. Burial will follow in the parish
cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of one's
choice in Celia's memory. Zwicharowski Funeral Home in Blossburg is assisting
the family with arrangements. Published in the Star-Gazette on 9/1/2007.
DADAS - FREDERICK
Jennie Age 85, of Blossburg, died, June 19, 2005, at the Soldiers &
Sailors Hospital in Wellsboro. Born Aug. 7, 1919 in Blossburg, a daughter
of John and Ida (Sowa) Dadas. She graduated from Blossburg High School
in 1938. In earlier years, Mrs. Frederick was employed by several area
businesses including the Blossburg Area School's Cafeteria. She later worked
as a secretary for Jones & Brague Mining Co. until retiring. Jennie
was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Surviving are her husband of
59 years, Ambrose; two sons, John Frederick, Dundee, NY, Michael (Sally)
Frederick, Exton, PA; four sisters and a sister-in-law, Helen Bervertoske,
Horseheads, NY, Julia Jankiewicz, Ann Jankiewicz, Celia Mitchell, Helen
Dadas, all of Blossburg; many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased
by a sister, Mary Majchrzak; and a brother; Frank Dadas. In keeping with
Mrs. Frederick's wishes, there will be no public visitation. Prayers will
be held 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Zwicharowski Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian
Burial will follow at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, Blossburg, with Father
Brian Clarke, officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. In lieu
of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of choice.
FREDERICK
Ambrose L. Age 87, of Blossburg, died October 26, 2005 at the Broad
Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro. Born on June 10, 1918 in Arnot, PA, he
was a son of John and Veronica (Luke) Frederick. Ambrose served our country
with the U.S. Army during WWII. He was employed by the Ward Foundry for
over 40 years until his retirement in 1983. He was a member of St. Mary's
Catholic Church, V.F.W. Post 8730, Blossburg, and the Blossburg American
Legion Post 572. Surviving are sons, John Frederick of Dundee, NY, Michael
(Sally) Frederick of Exton, PA; many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was
predeceased by his beloved wife of 59 years, Jennie, on June 19, 2005;
a sister, Marian Dwyer; two brothers, John and Leonard Frederick. In keeping
with Mr. Frederick's wishes there will be no public visitation. Prayers
will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday at Zwicharowski Funeral Home in Blossburg.
A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Church,
Blossburg with Rev. Joseph Hornick, officiating. Burial will be held in
St. Mary's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity
of one's choice
FREDERICK - Christine Frederick, 78, of Blossburg, formerly of Rochester, NY, died Jan. 24, 2008 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Pa. Born in Blossburg on March 2, 1929, she was a daughter of the late John and Sophia (Gruzlewski) Frederick. Christine worked as a secretary for Eastman Kodak for over 38 years. She was a member of Blossburg’s St. Mary’s Catholic Church and their Good Samaritans. Surviving are a sister and brother, Yolanda (Frank) Tacka and Raymond Frederick all of Blossburg, three nieces and three nephews. Christine was predeceased by her siblings, Frank Frederick, Betty Watson and Ernestine Vitale. Calling hours are 8:30 — 9:30 a.m. Monday at Zwicharowski Funeral Home, Blossburg. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First U.M. Church’s Food Pantry, P.O. Box 17 Blossburg, PA 16912, St. Peter’s Kitchen P.O. Box 11031 Rochester, NY 14611 or to Prevent Child Abuse NY, 134 S. Sevan St. Albany, NY 12210. - Williamsport Sun-Gazette, 25 January 2008
FREDERICK – Stanley J. Frederick, 71, of Arnot, died Friday, July 21, 1961. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Church of Arnot, and a World War I veteran. Survived by wife, Mrs. Nellie Sherant Frederick; sons, Leo of Arnot, Victor of Morris Run; daughters, Mrs. Thomas McNamara of Blossburg, Mrs. Floyd Harinski of Arnot; brothers, Anthony, Andrew and William of Arnot; 8 grandchildren. Prayer service was held at the family home Monday at 9 AM, Requiem High Mass at 9:30 AM in St. Stanislaus Church, Arnot, the Rev. Walter Poplawski officiating. Burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Blossburg. – Mansfield Advertiser, 26 July 1961, p.4
WALTER B. GRUZLEWSKI: Walter B. Gruzlewski, 71, of 351 North Williamson Road, died Thursday, June 29, 1972, in the Blossburg State Hospital following a brief illness. Mr. Gruzlewski was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. He was a member of Supreme Sacrifice Post 8730, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Blossburg. Born January 16, 1901, in Blossburg, he was a son of Adam Sr. and Julia Luke Gruzlewski. Mr. Gruzlewski was a retired laborer. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Marian Snyder, of Blossburg, and a brother, Lloyd, of Binghamton, N.Y. Services were held Saturday at Auld’s, 130 North Williamson Road, with further services in the church. Burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery. The Rev. John F. Zalewski, his pastor, officiated.
GUBLO - SIGNOR
Helen Frances Age 89, lifelong Arnot resident, died peacefully February
25, 2006 at the Green Home, Wellsboro. She was born February 6, 1917 in
Arnot, PA, a daughter of Frank Joseph and Anna (Kortsep) Gublo. Helen graduated
from the Arnot School. She was a devoted member of St. Stanislaus Catholic
Church and served as the church's caretaker for many years, a job she proudly
inherited from her mother. She was a member of the Arnot Sportsman's Club,
Altar & Rosary and St. Stanislaus Societies. She enjoyed cooking and
gardening but most important was Helen's love for her family and home.
Surviving are four children, Marie (Frank) Moroschok, Edward (June), Robert
and Ronald (Susan) Signor, all of Arnot; three grandchildren, Jennifer
(Joseph) McTish, Ryan and Jeremy Signor; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 58 years, Frank, on March
12, 1999; three sisters and three brothers. Friends may call from 6 to
8 p.m. tonight at Zwicharowski Funeral Home in Blossburg, where a vigil
will be held at 8 p.m. Prayers will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday at
the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at
St. Stanislaus Church in Arnot. Burial will be held in St. Mary's Cemetery,
Blossburg. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Stanislaus
Society, Arnot, PA 16911.
Andrew J. HARZINSKI
Andrew J. Harzinski, age 65, of Arnot, Pa., died Wednesday, May 24,
1972 at the Blossburg State Hospital. Prayer service was at the Auld
Funeral Home, Blossburg, Pa. Saturday at 9 a.m. followed by Funeral
Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Blossburg at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. John Zalewski,
celebrant. Burial was in the St. Mary’s Cemetery. Recitation
of the Rosary was Friday at 8 p.m. Survived by brothers, Frank Harzinski
of Arnot, Pa., Chester Harzinski of Corning, N.Y., Anthony Harzinski of
Elmira, N.Y.; sisters, Mrs. Catherine Clark of Arnot, Mrs. Rose MacBlane
of Belleview, Florida, Miss Regina Harzinski of Corning, N.Y.; several
nieces and nephews. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Church of Arnot,
Pa.
Frank HARZINSKI
Frank Harzinski (Fritz), age 67, of Arnot, Pa., died Sunday, Nov. 18,
1973 at the Bath Veteran Hospital, Bath, N.Y. He was a veteran of
World War II. He was a member of the Supreme Sacrifice Post No. 8730
Veterans of Foreign Wars of Blossburg, and also a member of William B Wilson
Post American Legion No. 572, Blossburg. He was a member of St. Stanislaus
Church of Arnot. He is survived by brothers, Chester Harzinski of
Corning, N.Y., Anthony Harzinski of Elmira, N.Y.; sisters, Mrs. Catherine
Clark of Arnot, Mrs. Rose MacBlane of Belleview, Florida, Miss Regina Harzinski
of Corning, N.Y.; several nieces and nephews. Prayer service was
held at the Auld Funeral Home on Wednesday followed by funeral mass at
St. Mary’s Church in Blossburg with the Rev. Clement Markowski officiating.
Burial St. Mary’s Cemetery, Blossburg. Recitation of the Rosary was
held Tuesday.
LAURENCE HATTMAN
Laurence Hattman, 82, of Elmira, NY and formerly of Arnot, PA,
died July 31, 1994. He was a communicant of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church,
Elmira. He was an Army Infantry veteran of the Battle of the Bulge
in World War II. He retired from the North Penn Gas Company in Mansfield
in 1978. He is survived by daughters, Ms. Gloria and Ms. Rosemary Hattman
both of Elmira and Mrs. Paul (Kathleen) Bryington of Gillett, PA; two sisters,
granddaughter, Mrs. David (Lisa) Westcott of Trumansburg, NY; several nieces,
nephews and cousins. Mr. Hattman was predeceased by his wife of 42 years,
Katherine, in 1988. A Mass of Christian Burial was held August 3 at St.
Mary's Catholic Church in Blossburg (10:30) with the Rev. Michael Sullivan
officiating and burial to be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Blossburg. Arrangements
were by the Drinkwine Funeral Home. (TGR, Thursday, August 4, 1994)
BLOSSBURG- Leonard C. (Peachie) JANKOWIAK, 48, died Tuesday, April 25, 1978 in St. Joseph’s Memorial Hospital, Elmira, N.Y.He was born at Blossburg on Feb. 27, 1930 a son of Walter and Johanna Strong JankowiakSurviving are his wife, the former Ardith Bowen and a daughter, Miss Rosemary, at home.Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Blossburg, PA
MICHAEL F. KALESKI
Michael F. Kaleski, 75, of 204 Granger Street, Blossburg, died at 10:33
a.m. Monday, March 5, 1913, in the Divine Providence Hospital, Williamsport,
where he had been admit-ted the previous day. He was born in Danzig, Po-land,
Aug. 7, 1897, a son of Andrew and Josephine Kaleski. Mr. Kaleski was a
member of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church. He was a retired employe of the
Elkland Leather Co., Elkland. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Genevieve
Wakley, of Lawrenceville, and Miss Elle-veena Kaleski, of Elkland, and
a step-daughter, Mrs. Margaret Beechy, of Blossburg. The funeral was held
Thurs-day at Adam’s, Blossburg, with a funeral mass at 9:30 a.m. in the
church. Burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery. The Rev. Robert L. Nealon, his
pastor, officiated.
KORDYL - ROSE M. BOGACZYK
Rose M. Bogaczyk, 83, of Blossburg, PA, died Friday, February
11, 1994 at home. Rose was born February 17, 1910 in Landrus, Morris Township,
PA, the daughter of Peter and Mary Augustine Kordyl. She was a life long
resident of the Blossburg area and was a very active member of St. Mary's
Church in Blossburg. She was a member of Confraternity of Christian
Mothers and the 55 Plus Club and the Ramblers Club. She was an avid
bowler. She is survived by her children, Veronica Wojcik of Covington,
PA; Irene and Dean Frey of Blossburg; Andy and Miriam Bogaczyk of Tioga,
PA; Lottie Nelcoski of Elmira, NY; Richard and Ann Bogaczyk of Blossburg;
Fred and Charlotte Bogaczyk of Endwell, NY; Paul and Polly Bogaczyk of
Blossburg; Pauline and Donald Plank of Tioga Junction; Rosemary and Gary
Adams of Pine City, NY; JoAnn and Jackie Gutshall of Vestal, NY; Julia
and Dave McKerrow of Troy, PA; Diane and Arland Wood of Blossburg; a brother
and two sisters; 34 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren; several nieces,
nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, Fred Bogaczyk,
in 1961. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on February 14 at St. Mary's
Catholic Church in Blossburg with the Rev. Thomas Shoback officiating and
interment to be in the cemetery there. Arrangements were by the Drinkwine
Funeral Home. (TGR, Thursday, February 17, 1994)
KRUTSICK
Walter S. 86, of Mansfield, PA (formerly of South Plainfield, NJ) died
on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007, at Soldiers and Sailors Hospital in Wellsboro.
Born on May 16, 1920 in Summit Hill, PA, Walter was a WWII veteran. He
was employed for many years by Volco Brass & Copper in Kenilworth,
NJ. Family and home were most important in Walter's life and he was a member
of the Holy Child Catholic Church in Mansfield. Surviving are his son,
Walter (Lee) Krutsick and grandson, Walter Jr., all of Rutland Twp. He
was predeceased by his wife, Mary "Jeanne" on March 23, 2001. Calling hours
are at Zwicharowski Funeral Home in Blossburg from 11 - 12:00 p.m., Friday.
The funeral service will follow with Rev. Albert Leonard officiating. Burial
will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Blossburg.
KWANESKI - MRS. ROSE BUDNICK
Mrs. Rose Budnick, age 71 of Sherwood Manor, Mansfield, a former
resident of Blossburg, died Saturday night at the Blossburg State Hospital.
Born in Morris Run on March 16, 1901, she was the daughter of Andrew and
Kate Vesloski Kwasneski. She was the widow of John Budnick and was a member
of the St. Mary's Catholic Church at Blossburg. She was a member
of the Confraternity of Christian Mothers of the Church and the Altar and
rosary Society. She is survived by a son, William of Tulsa, Oklahoma, three
sisters, Mrs. Agnes Withowski, Mrs. Floyd Norman, of Blossburg, Mrs. Bernard
Scheidweler, of Corning, NY, seven grandchildren, and one great grandchild.
Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at the St. Mary's Catholic
Church. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Rev. John Zalewski, pastor
officiated.
ALZY B. LABUSKI
Alzy B. Labuski, 75, of Morris Run, died Thursday, September 20, 1973,
in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, following a lengthy
illness. He was born in Morris Run on April 22, 1898, a son of Leon and
Susan Rybinski Labuski. Mr. Labuski was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic
Church and the Blossburg Knights of Columbus Council. He was a retired
coal miner. Surviving are three brothers, Walter and Max, both of Morris
Run, and Benjamin, of Blossburg, and a sister, Mrs. Jessie Swinsick, of
Morris Run. The funeral was at 9:30 am Monday in the church. Burial
was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Blossburg. The Rev. Emil Hussak, his pastor,
officiated.
LABUSKI, Alzy B. (Farmer), Age 75 of Morris Run, Pa. Thursday September 20, 1973 at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, Pa. Friends are invited to call at the Auld Funereal Home, Blossburg, Pa. Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Prayer service there Monday at 9 a.m. followed by funeral mass at St. Joseph’s Church, Morris Run, Pa. at 9:30 a.m. Rev. Emil Hussak, Celebrant. Burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Blossburg, Pa. Survived by brothers, Walter and Max Labuski, Morris Run, Pa. Benjamin Labuski of Blossburg, Pa.; sister, Mrs. Jessie Swinsick, Morris Run, Pa. He was a member of the St. Joseph’s Church of Morris Run, Pa. and he was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, Blossburg, Pa.
LAMONSKI - KRISE
Dorothy Rudinski Age 75, of Elmira, NY, and formerly of Blossburg,
PA, died Monday, April 25, 2005, at her home. Born February 28, 1930 in
Nanticoke, the daughter of the late John Felix and Rose Ann Bombaski Lamonski.
Dorothy was married to Joseph Rudinski who preceded her in death in 1989.
She later married Franklin Krise, who survives. She was a member of the
Blossburg Area Catholic Community and St. Mary's Church of Elmira, NY.
Dorothy was retired from Ward Manufacturing, Blossburg. Surviving in addition
to her husband, Franklin Krise, are children, Joseph (Sheila) Rudinski,
Hornell, NY, Rose Rudinski, Sturgis, MI, David Rudinski, Covington, RuthAnn
(Rudinski) Chamberlain, Olean, PA, Steven (Katie) Rudinski, Blossburg;
and stepdaughter, Barbara Krise (Howard) Baldwin, Troy; three brothers,
Francis, Raymond, and John Lamonski; and sister, Florence Lamonski McNeal;
11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited
to call at the Freeberg Funeral Home, Blossburg, Tuesday April, 26, 2005,
from 7-9 p.m. A Vigil service will be held at 8 p.m. Transferal prayers
will be
at the funeral home Wednesday at 9:30 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian
Burial at St. Mary's Church, with Father Brian Clarke as celebrant. Burial
will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Blossburg.
LAMONSKI - KOSTECKI
Mary Agnes Age 83, lifetime resident of Arnot, PA, died August 5, 2005
at the Soldiers & Sailors Hospital in Wellsboro. Born on July 18, 1922
in Arnot, she was the last of seven children born to the late Thomas and
Helen (Pysk) Lamonski. At an early age Mary's parents passed away and Michael
and Agnes Bien raised her. She graduated from the Arnot High School and
later married Joseph Kostecki. Her beloved Joseph preceded her in death
in 1968 following 26 years of devoted marriage. Carleton Nursing Home employed
Mary as a nurse's aid for many years until her retirement. She was a member
of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Arnot Sportsman's Club and was cofounder
of the Arnot Historical Society. Mary was talented at making woven rugs
and playing bingo was also a favorite pastime. Mary's main interests throughout
life encompassed her home and family, especially the love she shared with
her daughters and grandchildren. Surviving are three daughters; Mary Lou
(Dr. Carl) Smith, Patricia (Duane) Cummings all of Mansfield, Joann (James)
Spencer of Wellsboro; several grandchildren, step grandchildren, great-grandchildren
and step great-grandchildren and her many bingo friends. In addition to
her husband, she was preceded in death by a great granddaughter, four sisters
and two brothers. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Zwicharowski Funeral
Home in Blossburg. A Vigil will be held at 7:45 p.m. Transferal prayers
will be held 9:30 a.m. Monday at Zwicharowski's, followed by a 10 a.m.
Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's Church in Blossburg with Rev. Albert
Leonard, officiating. Burial will be held in St. Mary's Cemetery. In lieu
of flowers, memorials may be made to the Arnot Historical Society, P.O.
Box 40, Arnot, Pa. 16911.
FRANK LETAWA--Frank Letewa, 87, of 150 St. Mary’s Street, Blossburg, died Friday, March 10, 1995, at home. Born Dec. 25, 1908, in Elkton, W. Va., he was the son of John and Helen Pasteraki Letawa. He was a shoe repairman in Wellsboro and Blossburg for 40 years. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Blossburg, and a former member of the Knights of Columbus and the Holy Name Society. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, the former Amelia Majchrzak; two daughters, Rita Beahan of Camarillo, Calif., and Linda Schobert of State College; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one niece and five nephews. Friends called at the William Zwicharowaki Funeral Home, Blossburg, on Sunday, March 12, where a vigil service was held. A Mass of Christian burial was held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Blossburg, on Monday, March 13, with the Rev. Thomas Shoback officiating. Burial was made at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Blossburg.
RUDOLPH W. LETAWA
Rudolph W. Letawa, 65, of Blossburg, died at 5:20 pm Friday, May 12,
1972, in the Blossburg State Hospital following a protracted illness. He
was born in Poland August 2, 1906, a son of Benedict and Helen Pasterski
Letawa. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Mr. Letawa was a
retired manager of the Grand Union Store in Blossburg. Surviving are his
wife, the former Martha Mahonske; a son, John L, of Horseheads, NY; a brother,
Frank, of Blossburg; a sister, Mrs. Ann Skolny, of Blossburg, and two grandchildren.
The funeral was at 9 am Monday at Auld's, North Williamson Road, followed
by further services at 9:30 in the church. Burial was in the church
cemetery. The Rev. John F. Zelewski, his pastor, officiated.
LISOWSKI Andrew Joseph Age 89, of Big Flats, NY and formerly of Covington, PA, died on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006, at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. Born in Blakes, PA (Morris Run – Blossburg area) on November 17, 1916, a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Bogaczyk) Lisowski. Survived by his wife, Mary Kornuszko Serdula Lisowski at home; two sons, Michael (Mary) Lisowski of Watkins Glen, and Peter (Jane) Lisowski of Covington; a daughter, Susan (Horst) Strassburg of Covington; two grandsons, James Unangst (Jennifer Rubinstein) of Wellsboro, and Tyler Lisowski; a granddaughter, Brooke Unangst; two sisters, Marion (Raymond) Watkins and Frances (Thomas) Ridge, all of Covington; a brother, Dr. Edward (Loretta) Kornuszko of Cayuga Lake; two sisters-in-law, Bertha Lisowski of Montoursville, Barbara Lisowski of Covington; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by wife, Corlyn Bonnell Lisowski; a daughter, Joyce Lisowski; and brothers and sisters, Walter and Joseph Lisowski, Anna Tokarz, Helen Fekety Kordyl and Caroline Kolupski. Mr. Lisowski was a WWII veteran, serving in France as a communications expert. He was employed at Armco Steel in Mansfield until retirement. Andy then spent many years attending to the plumbing and electrical needs of friends throughout Tioga County PA. He served terms and held offices on both the North Penn Joint School and the Southern Tioga School Boards of Education. Andy was a Cub Scout Pack Leader for Pack 58 of Covington and a Little League Coach. Andy was a member of St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church in Corning. While residing in Covington, he was a communicant of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Blossburg. He was a lector and also served on the bingo committee. As a young man, he was known for calling square dances throughout the Northern Tier. Andy enjoyed league bowling, pitching horseshoes, hunting, fishing and tending his vegetable gardens, but his greatest love, next to his church, was his family. Their hope is to emulate his goodness and live their lives in a way that will provide him with a legacy of honor. Calling hours are at Zwicharowski Funeral Home, 314 Granger St., Blossburg from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. on October 11 with a vigil service at 8:00. Transferal prayers will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday at the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Burial will be in the Parish Cemetery with Military Honors accorded.
LISOWSKI - KORDYL
Helen F. [SRGP 82227] Age 86, of Covington, PA, died May 24,
2005. Surviving are sons, John (Melinda) Fekety of Mainesburg, James Fekety
of TX; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren; a brother, Andrew
(Mary) Lisowski, Big Flats, NY; sisters, Marian (Raymond) Watkins and Frances
(Tom) Ridge all of Covington; sisters-in-law, Bertha Lisowski of Montoursville,
Barbara Lisowski of Covington. She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph
and Mary (Bogaczyk) Lisowski; son, infant Steven Fekety; first husband,
George Fekety; second husband, Victor Kordyl; brothers, Joseph Jr. and
Walter Lisowski; sisters, Anna Tokarz and Caroline Kolupski. Friends may
call 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday (tonight) at Zwicharowski Funeral Home
in Blossburg. A Vigil will beheld at 8:30. Transferal prayers will be held
10:30 a.m. Friday at Zwicharowski's followed by an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian
Burial at St. Mary's Church in Blossburg with Rev. Brian Clarke officiating.
Burial will be held in St. Mary's Cemetery
LUKE - PIONTEK
Genevieve M. "Gen" Age 81, of Granger Street, Blossburg, PA, passed
away January 14, 2002 at Broad Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro. Born July
1, 1920 in Arnot, a daughter of the late Andrew and Vera Harzinski Luke.
Throughout Gen's life, her main interest encompassed her home and family.
Mrs. Piontek was a member of the Blossburg Area Catholic Community and
in earlier years, enjoyed singing with the church's Black Madonna Choir.
Surviving are, a brother and sister-in-law, Andrew (Maryetta) Luke of Mansfield;
several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband
Fabian "Faby" Piontek on September 25, 2001, 4 sisters, Margaret Leu, Evelyn
Stachowski, Dorothy Fulkerson and Lucille Cowan. Friends may call 9-10:30
AM at Zwicharowski Funeral Home, Blossburg, PA. Transferal prayers will
be held at 10:30 AM at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian
Burial at 11:00 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church, with Rev. Richard Fox
officiating. Burial will be held in the parish cemetery. The family will
provide flowers, memorials may be directed to the Blossburg Area Catholic
Community, 138 St. Mary's St. Blossburg, PA 16912
LUTOMSKI Leonard
86, of Blossburg, PA, died February 8, 2008 at Soldiers and Sailors
Hospital, Wellsboro. Surviving are his beloved wife, Dorothy; a daughter,
Connie (Michael) McNamara of Wellsboro; a son, Chester Lutomski; and sister,
Ann (Robert) Bowens, all of Blossburg. Friends may call 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.,
Monday at Zwicharowski Funeral Home, Blossburg. A Mass will follow at 10
a.m. at St. John's (formerly St. Mary's) Church, Blossburg. Burial will
be held in the St. Mary's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be
made to St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 138 St. Mary's St., Blossburg,
PA 16912. Published in the Star-Gazette on 2/10/2008.
MCNEAL Glen E. Age 74, of Blossburg, PA passed away August 14, 2006 at the Soldiers and Sailors Hospital, Wellsboro. Born in Wyalusing, PA on April 26, 1932, he was a son of the late William and Phoebe (Hemingway) McNeal. On July 31, 1954 he married the former Florence Lamanski in Blossburg. Glen chose a military career and was a proud veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars, serving with the U.S. Army for 24 years. While in the service he attended college at Walter Reed Hospital and earned a degree as a Surgical Technician. Following his retirement from the service, Glen was employed in the emergency room at Corning Hospital for several years. At the age of 50 Glen graduated from Williamsport Area Community College where he studied to become a Dietary Technician. His memberships included St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus No. 2167, VFW Post No. 8730, the American Legion Post No. 572 both in Blossburg and the 3rd Infantry Division. Glen was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed attending Army reunions, reading, woodworking and was a talented boatmaker. Surviving is his beloved wife of 52 years; Florence; six children, Rose (Bill) Putnam of Bellefonte, PA, Kathy McNeal, Myra Kohler, Patrick McNeal, all of Bloss burg, Glen Michael McNeal of Cortland, NY, and Bobby (Theresa) McNeal of Rincon, GA; 10 grandchildren; a great-granddaughter and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call Wednesday 6 to 9 p.m. at Zwicharowski Funeral Home in Blossburg. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 17, at St. Mary's Church with Father Shane Kirby officiating. Burial with full military honors will be held at the parish cemetery.
MIMLITSCH Paul J.
85, of Tioga, PA, passed away June 30, 2008 at home. He was born June
28, 1923 in Allentown, PA, the son of Francis and Wilhelmina Locher Mimlitsch.
Paul was a retired school teacher from Lenape Regional High School in Medford,
NJ, and a member of Holy Child Catholic Church in Mansfield. He is survived
by his wife of 3 years, the former Anna Marie Innamorato; four sons, Paul
C. of Evergreen, CO, Carl of Sicklerville, NJ, Francis of Colorado Springs,
CO, Stephen of Shamong, NJ; a daughter, Myra Mimlitsch-Gray of Stone Ridge,
NY; a brother, Gerald of Easton, PA; and five grandchildren. He was predeceased
by his first wife of 52 years, Myra in 2004; and two brothers, Frank and
Arthur. Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home &
Cremation Service, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA, Wednesday, 6-8 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at Holy
Child Catholic Church with Father Jacek Bialkowski, celebrant. Burial in
St. Mary's Cemetery, Blossburg, PA. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 7/1/2008.
MITCHELL – Henry Mitchell, 84, life-long resident of Blossburg, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at Broad Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro. Henry Martin Mitchell was born on March 10, 1923, one of 11 children of the late William C. and Stells [Novitski] Mitchell. In keeping with Henry’s wishes, visitation was private. His family invited friends to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 14 at Blossburg’s St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Henry’s nephew, Rev. Michael Bryant as celebrant. Burial followed in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice in Henry’s memory. Zwicharowski Funeral Home in Blossburg assisted the family with arrangements. – Mansfield Gazette, 18 July 2007
SYLVESTER D. NOWAK
Sylvester D. Nowak, 57, of 134 Davis Street, Blossburg, died Friday,
October 12, 1973, in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro.
He was born in Blossburg on November 28, 1915, a son of Vincent and Mary
Elizabeth Batulis Nowak. Mr. Nowak was a member of St. Mary's Catholic
Church. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Council 2167, Moose Lodge
1147, the Junior Chamber of Commerce and the Hillside Rod and Gun Club,
all of Blossburg. He was a director of the Tioga County Chapter of the
Red Cross. Surviving are his wife, the former Veronica Swinsick; three
sons, Richard, of Mansfield RD 3, Daniel, of Covington, and Robert, of
Mansfield; a daughter, Mrs. Jane Davis, of Blossburg; his father and stepmother,
of Blossburg; two brothers, Dr. Theodore Nowak, of Spokane, Wash., and
Floyd Nowak, of Havre De Grace, Md.; a sister, Mrs. Sally Hull, of Rome,
NY, and six grandchildren. A prayer service was held Monday at the Auld
Funeral Home, 120 North Williamson Road, followed by a further service
at 10 am in the church. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery. The Rev. Clement
Markowski, his pastor, officiated.
NOWAKOWSKI – Paul “Bubbles” Nowakowski, 60, of Liberty, died Saturday, March 11, 2006 at Williamsport Hospital. Born in Blossburg, Oct. 4, 1945, he was the son of the late Raymond and Virginia Hodder Nowakowski. The husband of the former Sandra Stabley, they shared 35 wonderful years together. "Bubbles" worked at Ingersol Rand, Blossburg Borough, Ward Foundry, and most recently for One Stop Amusements. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Hillside Rod and Gun Club, Arnot Sportsmen’s Club, Sebring Veteran of Foreign Wars, Blossburg and Morris Run American Legions. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, and yard work. Surviving besides his wife, Sandra, are daughter and son-in-law, Tammy (Shawn) Crowner of Mansfield; grandchildren, Sarah, Marcie, Paul, Krina, Travis, Kamryn; three siblings, John and Kathy Nowakowski both of Blossburg, Joseph of Wellsboro; several nieces and nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a son, Paul, Jr. and daughter, Paula. Friends called Tuesday, March 14 at Zwicharowski Funeral Home, Blossburg. Prayers were held with a Mass of Christian Burial following at St. Mary’s Church, Blossburg. Burial was made in the parish cemetery. Memorial may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 138 St. Mary’s St., Blossburg, PA 16912 or the American Heart Association, 1704 Warren Ave., Williamsport, PA 17701. – The Mansfield Gazette, 15 March 2006, p.6A
PAWLAK HELEN M. BOYCE
Helen M. (Pawlak) Of Wellsboro, PA, died on Wednesday, December 27,
2006. She was born in Blossburg, PA, a daughter of the late Stanley and
Margaret (Polcinska) Pawlak. Helen was the wife of Howard "Bud" Boyce.
She was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Wellsboro, PA. Mrs. Boyce
was previously employed by the A & P Plant, Elmira, NY, and was a volunteer
at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She is survived by her husband; two
sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Evelyn Stenpeck of Horseheads, NY,
James and Patty Stenpeck of Columbia, MD; stepsons and daughter-in-law,
Andrew C. Boyce of Clearfield, PA, Stephen and Jill Boyce of Tioga, PA;
stepdaughters and sons-in-law, Mary and Bob Wilber of Circle City, CA,
Wanda and Art Wises of Havre, MT; sister, Veronica Anderson of Port Allegany,
PA; grandchildren, Mark Stenpeck, Caroline Stenpeck, Nicole Stenpeck, Jenny
Stenpeck. Helen was predeceased by her first husband, Stanley Stenpeck;
and her second husband, John Demchak. Friends may call on Friday, December
29, 2006, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., Wellsboro,
PA, where a vigil service will be held at 7:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be held on Saturday, December 30, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. at St.
Peter's Catholic Church, Wellsboro, PA, with the Rev. Joseph J. Manarchuck
officiating. Interment will be in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Blossburg,
PA.
PLANO - MRS. LOUISE P. HARRIS
Mrs. Louise P. Harris, 75, of Wellsboro RD 4, died Sunday. Nov. 11,
1973, in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, She was born in Wellsboro
on Dec, 13, 1897, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cerillo Plano. Mrs. Harris
was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Corning, N.Y. She was a retired
school teacher and telephone operator. There are no immediate survivors.
The funeral was held on Wednesday in St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 44 Central
Avenue. Burial was in St. Mary’s Church Cemetery, The Rev, Thomas J. Hannigan,
pastor of St. Peter’s, officiated.
PODLESKI - Stanley K. Podleski of Blossburg, died Saturday, July 22, 1961. He was a retired foundry worker and a member of St. Mary’s Church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Helen Nowak Podleski; daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Donahue of Mattison, NJ, Mrs. Ernestine Gezzi of Florham Park, NJ, Mrs. Florence Frederick of Elmira; sons, Edward of East Newark, Ambrose of Elmira, Raymond of Blossburg; brother, Michael of Blossburg; sister, Mrs. Frances Bubacz of Blossburg; 14 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren. Prayer service was Tuesday at 9 AM at Auld Funeral Home, Blossburg followed by Requiem High Mass at 9:30 AM in St. Mary’s Church, the Rev. Walter Poplawski officiating. Burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Recitation of Rosary was Monday night at 8 PM. -–Mansfield Advertiser, 26 July 1961, p.4
CHARLES J. POTRZEBOWSKI
Charles J. Potrzebowski, 87, of 137 Gulick Street, Blossburg, died
Monday, Jan. 1, 1973, at his home. lie was born in Poland, Feb. 28, 1885,
a son of Steven and Mary Kaneski Potrzebowski. Mr. Potrzebowski was a member
of St. Mary’s Catholic church. A miner and foundry worker, he was a retired
employe of the J. P. Ward Foundry. Surviving are a son, Chester, of Arnot;
a stepson, Custy Ryt-man, of Blossburg; three daughters, Mrs. Ida Mahonsky,
at home, Mrs. Romaine Woods and Mrs. John Patt, both of Blossburg, five
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The funeral was held Thurs-day,
at Auld’s, 120 North Williamson Road, with an additional service at 9:30
a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The Rev. John
Zalewski, his pastor, officiated.
POTRZEBOWSKI
Charles J., age 87 of 137 Gulick St., Blossburg, Pa., January 1, 1973
at home. Friends are invited to call at the Auld Funeral Home, Blossburg,
Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Prayer services there Thursday at 9 a.m. followed
by Funeral Mass at St. Mary’s Church at 9:30 a.m. Rev. John Zalewski Celebrant.
Burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Blossburg, Pa. Recitation of the
Rosary Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Survived by sons, Custy
Rytman of Blossburg, Pa., Chester Potrezbowski of Arnot, Pa,; daughters,
Mrs. Ida Mahonsky, Mrs. Romaine (Theresa) Woods, Mrs. John (Veronica) Patt,
all of Blossburg, Pa.; five grandchildren, six great grandchildren. He
was a member of St. Mary’s Church, Blossburg, Pa.
POTRZEBOWSKI - WOOD Theresa
Age 85, a lifetime resident of Blossburg, died peacefully at home on
Sunday, December 16, 2007. Born February 10, 1922 in Blossburg, Theresa
was a daughter of the late Charles and Antoinette (Rytman) Potrzebowski.
She was a graduate of Blossburg High School, Class of 1940. Throughout
life, Theresa's main interest encompassed her home and family. She was
an avid reader and will be remembered for her beautiful flower gardens.
Mrs. Wood was a devoted member of Blossburg's St. Mary's Catholic Church.
Surviving are her daughters, Delores (Terry) Smith of Muncy, Barbara McCauley
of Blossburg; grandchildren, Randy McCauley of Muncy, and Laurie Confer
of Blossburg; great-grandchildren, Stephen, Michael, Matthew and Amanda;
a sister, Veronica (John) Patt of Blossburg; several nieces, nephews and
cousins. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Romaine, in 1997;
siblings, Ida Mahonski, Custy and Chester Potrzebowski; and a son-in-law,
Jan McCauley. It was Mrs. Wood's request that there be no public services.
A private graveside will be held in the St. Mary's Cemetery in Blossburg.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Blossburg Memorial
Library, 307 Main St., Blossburg, PA 16912. The Zwicharowski Funeral Home
in Blossburg is assisting the family with arrangements. Published
in the Star-Gazette on 12/17/2007.
JOHN E. ROUPP, formerly of Arnot, died Saturday, April 30, 2005 at the Green Home in Wellsboro. Born in Arnot May 7, 1918 the son of the late Ross and Lela Chapman Roupp. John married Sarah Dowling, who preceded him in death. He later married Ann Bowers on July 25, 1987, and she survives. He was a World War II Army veteran and was a retired miner for Jones and Brague. Surviving in addition to his wife, Ann, are children, RoseMarie Regopoulos of State College, Raymond (Patricia) Roupp of Oneida, N.Y., and John E. (Linda Roupp of Arnot; step-children, Sheldon (Ellen) Roupp of Liberty, Patricia (Raymond) Lepley of Liberty, Cheryl (David) Ragan of Canton, Ernest Roupp of Canton, Brenda (Jeff) Saul of Port McCoy, Fla., Gail (Shawn) Breeze of Blossburg and Fredrick Roupp of Liberty; brothers, Richard (Claire) Roupp, Robert (Marge) Roupp, Frances Roupp and Ross Roupp; sisters, Joyce (George) Lloyd and Evelyn Kreger; eight grandchildren; 19 step-grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. Preceding John in death in addition to his first wife, Sarah, are sisters, Margaret English and Leah Keagle, and brothers, Earnest, Clarence and Clifford Roupp. Family and friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Freeberg Funeral Home, Blossburg. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with Rev. David Byerly and Father Brian Clarke officiating. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Blossburg.
ROUPP, KARIE ANN
Age 6, of Mainesburg, RD 1, Pa., Monday, June 23, 1975, at the
Williamsport Hospital due to an automobile accident. Friends are
invited to call at the Auld Funeral Home, Blossburg, Pa. Wednesday 2 to
4 and 7 to 9 pm. Prayer service there Thursday at 9 am followed by
Mass of the Christian Burial in St. Mary's Church, Blossburg, Pa. at 9:30
am. Recitation of the Rosary Wednesday evening at 8 pm. Rev.
F. Allan Conlan celebrant. St. Mary's Cemetery. Survived by
Phillip and Karen Fredericks Roupp; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Raymond Frederick of Blossburg, Pa., Paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Sheldon Roupp of Covington, Pa. several uncles and aunts. Karie Ann
had just completed kindergarten at Mansfield, Pa.
MISS MARY A. RYBACKI
Miss Mary A. Rybacki, 82, of 255 South Williamson Road, Blossburg,
died Friday, Oct. 27, 1972, at her home following an extended illness.
She was born Aug. 15, 1890, in Poland, a daughter of Valentine and Mary
Mataczynski Rybacki. Miss Rybacki was a member of St. Andrews Catholic
Church. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Anna Michonski, and a brother, the
Rev. Stephen Rybacki, with whom she lived. The funeral was held on Tuesday
at her home with further services in the church. Burial was in St.
Mary's Cemetery. The Rev. Robert Nealon, her pastor, officiated.
DR. ROBERT S. SANFORD
ARNOT--Dr. Robert S. Sanford, of Arnot, died Monday, Jan. 11,
1993, in Williamsport Hospital. He and his wife, the former Marie Signor,
observed their 10th wedding anniversary last May 15. Retiring in 1989 from
his private medical practice, he had been an active staff member of Soldiers
and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, and the former Blossburg State
General Hospital, Blossburg. In 1974, he joined North Penn Comprehensive
Health Services, where he served as a medical director for a number of
years. He was a member of the American Medical Association. President
of the Pennsylvania Medical Society from 1972 to 1973, he was a 10-year
trustee counselor of the Seventh District, and chairman of the Aids to
Education Committee. Sanford was a past president and a former secretary
and treasurer of the Tioga County Medical Society. He served on the advisory
board of Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Northeastern Pennsylvania. In 1981,
he served as clinical lecturer of family and community medicine in the
College of Medicine of Penn State University. He was a treasurer of Tioga
Cancer Society, and a member of the Marsha Mase Foundation and the L.B.
Cole Scholarship Fund. An active member and ruling elder of First Presbyterian
Church, Mansfield, he served as a monitor of the Presbytery of Northumberland
in 1974. He was a member of Mansfield Kiwanis Club, and a member and treasurer
of the Arnot Sportsman Club. In World War II, he served as a first lieutenant
in the Army. Born in Wayne, he was a son of Herbert B. and Dorothy White
Sanford. Surviving, besides his wife, are two daughters, Elizabeth, of
Watshung, NJ, and Carol, of Newfield, NY; three sons, R. Wayne, of Whitefish,
Mont., William, of Knoxville, Tenn., and Walter, of Danville, Calif; his
twin brother, Walter, of Dallas, Texas, and a brother, Richard, of Wilmington,
Del., and three grandsons. The funeral will be at 10:30 am Thursday in
the church, East Wellsboro Street, Mansfield, with the Rev. Thomas Thomas,
his pastor, officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Blossburg.
Friends may call at Scureman's, 130 South Main Street.
SMITH - CORBETT, Carolyn Smith (SRGP 82397)
32, of Birdsboro, PA and formerly of Mansfield, PA, passed away on
October 20, 2007. Born April 26, 1975 in Williamsport, PA, she was a daughter
of Dr. Carl W. and Mary Lou (Kostecki) Smith. Carolyn was a 1993 graduate
of Mansfield High School and received a Bachelor's of Science Degree in
Finance from Albright College. Carolyn was a bright and motivated woman.
Her life revolved around her love of family as a kind and loving mother
and a devoted daughter and sister. Carolyn was a special friend and neighbor
to many whose lives she touched. She also enjoyed her work as a financial
advisor with LPL Financial Services of California. In addition to her beloved
parents, Dr. Carl and Mary Lou Smith of Mansfield, surviving are her husband,
Anson H. Corbett; her precious son, Andrew H. Corbett; a sister, Amy Smith
of Blossburg; paternal grandmother, Phyllis Smith of California; two special
godsons, David and Lucas Moore; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and
cousins. She was predeceased by grandparents, Joseph and Mary Kostecki
and Jay E. Smith. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Zwicharowski Funeral
Home, Blossburg. Transferral Prayers will be Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the
funeral home, with a Mass of Christian Burial following at 11 a.m. at St.
Mary's Catholic Church, Blossburg. Carolyn will be laid to rest next to
her grandparents in the parish cemetery. A visitation will also be held
from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday at the Bean Funeral Home in Exeter Twp., PA.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 10/24/2007.
SMITH - PAGE
Kathleen M. (Smith) Age 85, of Wellsboro, PA, and formerly of Blossburg,
PA, died Wednesday, April 6, 2005, at the Green Home in Wellsboro, PA.
Kathleen was born on May 11, 1919 in Cheshire, England, a daughter of William
and Mary (Cassells) Smith. She married Russell Henry Page on November 19,
1955. Russell died on October 27, 2000. She was a member of the Holy Child
Catholic Church in Mansfield. Kathleen was survived by two sons and daughters-in-law,
William "Bill" M. and Diana Page of Mansfield, PA, Carl A. and Marcy Page
of Etters, PA; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Two sisters
and two brothers preceded her in death. Family and friends are invited
to call on Monday, April 11, 2005, from 8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at the Jacquelyn
A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main
St., Mansfield, PA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday,
April 11, 2005, at 10:00 a.m. at the Holy Child Catholic Church, Mansfield,
PA, with the Rev. Albert Leonard as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Mary's
Catholic Cemetery, Blossburg, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
may be made to Holy Child Catholic Church, 242 S. Main St., Mansfield,
PA 16933.
FRANCIS SOBOCINSKI
Francis W. Sobocinski, 79, of Blossburg, died Saturday, Nov. 29, 1997,
at home. Born Oct. 10, 1918, in Plains, he was the son of Benjamin Bertha
Zegarski Sobocinski. He was a member of the Pennsylvania State Police for
33 years, retiring in 1972 with the rank of lieutenant at the Montoursville
barracks. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in China, Burma
and India. Following his retirement from the state police, he worked for
10 years as a security officer at the former Commonwealth Bank and Trust
Company in Wellsboro. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Blossburg.
He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, the Galeton Moose and
William B. Wilson Post 572, American Legion, Blossburg. Preceding him in
death was his daughter, Deborah Ann. Surviving are his wife of 59 years,
Martha Chaborek Sobocinski; one daughter, Marietta Schachtsneider of Naperville,
IL; one son, Jon Paul Sobocinski of Glenmoore, one brother, Joseph Sobocinski
of Williamsport, two sisters, Rita and Sophie Sobocinski, both of Plains,
four grandchildren. Calling hours were held Monday, Dec. 1, at Zwicharowski
Funeral Home, Blossburg. A prayer service was held Tuesday, Dec.
2, at the funeral home followed by a mass of Christian burial at St. Mary's
Catholic Church, Blossburg with the Rev. Kenneth Seegar, his pastor officiating.
Burial was made at St. Mary's Cemetery, Blossburg. (Wellsboro Gazette,
Wellsboro, PA, Wednesday, December 8, 1997)
FRANK B. STARON
Frank B. Staron, age 64, of Riverside Park, Blossburg, died suddenly,
Thursday, March 21, 1974 at his home. Prayer service was at the Auld Funeral
Home, Blossburg, on Monday at 9 am followed by Burial Mass in St. Mary's
Church, Blossburg at 9:30 am, the Rev. Clement A. Markowski, celebrant.
Burial St. Mary's Cemetery, Blossburg. He is survived by wife, Helen Staron;
sons, Edward Staron of RD 1, Mansfield, Paul Staron of Williamsport, Joseph
Staron of Arnot, daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Victoria) Simpson of Mansfield;
eight grandchildren; sisters, Mrs. Rose Krause of Blossburg, Mrs. Anna
Mackey and Mrs. Betty Dobish both of Binghamton, NY. He was a member of
St. Mary's Church, Blossburg. Recitation of the Rosary was held Sunday.
STARON - Paul K. Staron, 64, of Cogan Station, died Friday, July 18, 2008 at The Gate House, Divine Providence Hospital, Williamsport. Paul was born June 6, 1944, in Blossburg, a son of Frank B. and Helen Marie (Wilczynski) Staron. He was a U.S. Marine veteran having served during the Vietnam War. He has been employed by the Wire Rope Co., Williamsport. Paul is survived by two brothers and sisters-in-law, Joseph and Lee Staron of Arnot, Edward and Dori Staron of Mansfield; on sister and brother-in-law, Victoria and Kenneth Simpson of Mansfield; several nieces, newphers, and cousins. Paul was predeceased by his wife, Carolyn J. Staron in 2001. A private graveside service will be held in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Blossburg, at the convenience of the family. The Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, is assisting the family.
Walter S. STARON, age 64 of 223 South Williamson Road, Blossburg, PA. Friday, June 9, 1972, at the Veteran Hospital, Buffalo, New York after extended illness. Friends are invited to call at the Auld Funeral Home, Blossburg, PA Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Prayer services there Monday at 9 a.m. followed by funeral mass in St. Mary’s Church, Blossburg, PA at 9:30p.m. Rev. John Zalewski, celebrant. Burial St. Mary’s Cemetery. Recitation of Rosary Sunday at 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Survived by wife, Anna Tokarz Staron; son, Robert Staron at home; brother, Frank Staron of Blossburg, PA; sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Dobesh and Mrs. Anna Mackey both of Binghamton, New York, Mrs. Rose Krause of Blossburg, PA. He was a member of St. Mary’s Church and the Holy Name Society of the same church, veteran of World War II and member of the William B. Wilson American Legion Post No. 572 of Blossburg, PA.
WALTER S. STARON
Walter S. Staron, 64, of 223 South Williamson Road, died Friday, June
9, 1972, in a veterans' hospital in Buffalo, NY. He was born in Landrus,
September 15, 1907, a son of Gregory and Victoria Gublo Staron. Mr. Staron
was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and its Holy Name Society. He
was also a member of the William B. Wilson Post 572, American Legion. He
was a veteran of World War II. Mr. Staron was the owner and operator of
Staron's Barber Shop. Surviving are his wife, the former Anna Tokarz; a
son, Robert, at home; a brother, Frank, of Blossburg; and three sisters,
Mrs. Elizabeth Dobesh and Mrs. Anna Mackey, both of Binghamton, NY; and
Mrs. Rose Krause, of Blossburg. The funeral was at 9 am Monday at Auld's,
North Williamson Road, with further services at 9:30 am at the church.
Burial was in the church cemetery. The Rev. John Zalewski, his pastor,
officiated
STRONG
Chester "Chet" 83, of Blossburg, passed away December 10, 2001 at the
Williamsport Hospital. Born May 5, 1918 in Morris Run, a son of the late
Peter and Agnes Janowiak Strong. Chet was employed by Ward Foundry in Blossburg
for many years until his retirement in 1980. He was a member of the St
Mary's Catholic Church. Surviving are 4 children and spouses, Loretta (Jeff)
Eaton of Wellsboro, Robert Strong of Athens, Ronald (Ann Lee) Strong of
Morris Run, Larry Strong of Miami, FL; a daughter-in-law, Lourdes Strong
of Coral Springs, FL; 7 grandchildren, Stephen, Chris, Sean, Jennifer and
Eric Strong, Marc and Patrick Eaton; a great grandson, Broc Strong; a sister,
Nellie Coons of Horseheads; many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased
by his loving wife of 60 years, Rose Marie (Gubala) Strong on April 28,
2001; a son, Raymond Strong in 2000; 3 sisters, Mary Brisco, Tillie Nowakowski
and Ann Carlson; 4 brothers, Steven, John, Joseph and William Strong. Friends
may call 7-9 PM, Thursday, at Zwicharowski Funeral Home, Blossburg with
a vigil service held at 8:45 PM. Transferal prayers will be held at 10:00
AM, Friday, at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial
at 10:30 AM at St.Mary's Catholic Church, with Rev. Richard Fox, officiating.
Burial will be held in the parish cemetery. Memorials may be directed to
Blossburg Area Catholic Community, 138 St. Mary's St., Blossburg, PA 16912
SWINSTICK - VANDENBROEK
Vivian R. Age 79, of Blossburg, died Friday, November 24, 2006, at
the Carleton Senior Care in Wellsboro. Vivian was born March 23, 1927,
the daughter of Anthony and Michelina Beaderman Swinsick. She was a homemaker,
a life member of Hillside Rod and Gun Club, Blossburg, a life member of
Theodore Roosevelt American Legion Post#167, Morris Run, and a member of
Blossburg Area Catholic Community. Vivian is survived by daughters, Sharon
(Earl) Goodrich, Mansfield, and Judy (Randy) Sherman, Blossburg; also by
sisters, Genevive Wilson and Lauraie Nelcoski, both of Wellsboro; and a
brother, Robert (Betty) Swinsick, Alabama. Grandchildren include James,
Pamela and Kyle, along with step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren,
and nieces and nephews. Preceding Vivian in death were her husbands, Ralph
Ogden and Arnold VandenBroek; and a daughter, Linda Ogden. Friends and
family are invited to call at Freeberg Funeral Home, Blossburg, Tuesday,
November 28th, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Funeral services will be held
at 1 p.m. from the funeral home and interment will follow at St. Mary's
Cemetery, Blossburg. Memorial donations may be made to the Carleton Senior
Care and Rehabilitation Center LLC, 10 West Ave., Wellsboro, PA 16901.
TEMKO - MARY J. KRUTSICK
Mary Jeanne Krutsick, 80, of Mansfield, formerly of South Plainfield, N.J.,
died Saturday, March 24, 2001, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital,
Wellsboro. Born Nov. 20, 1920, in Scranton, she was the daughter
of John and Lorraine (Kuhn) Temko. She was a devoted homemaker. Throughout
life, her main interest encompassed her family. She was a member
of the Holy Child Catholic Church of Mansfield. Surviving are her
husband of 52 years, Walter S. Krutsick; one son and daughter-in-law,
Walter J. and Lee Krutsick of Rutland Township; one grandson, Walter
Krutsick Jr. of Rutland Township; two sisters, Judith Streetonof Loganville,
Ga., and Jane Mistretta of Lilburn, Ga.; one brother, John Temko of Bellingham,
Mass.; one nephew, two nieces and several cousins. A private funeral
service was held Saturday, March 24, at the Zwicharowski Funeral Home,
Blossburg, with her pastor, the Rev. Louis Kaminski, officiating.
Burial followed in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Blossburg.
A memorial mass will be celebrated at the Holy Child Catholic Church and
will be announced at a later date.
THOMAS –LORINE DIETRICK age 83, of Morris Run died June 8, 2002 at home with her loving husband of 41 years at her side. Born Jan. 22, 1919 a daughter of Henry and Georgia Lovins Thomas, she came to Blossburg in 1974 and was employed by the Blossburg State Hospital at various jobs, eventually becoming head of the Housekeeping Department. In 1962, Lorine left her job to become a devoted wife and homemaker. While at home, she operated a little business buying ground pine and making rugs. Surviving are: her husband, Sherrill; 5 sisters, Geneva Simpson, Linnie Garren, Alburda Breeden and Dorothy Davidson, all of Knoxville, TN; Estella Grayson of Pearland, TX; a brother, Eugene Thomas of Ypsilanti, MI; a brother-in-law, Bill Dietrick and his friend Cathy, both of Arnot. Friends may call from 7-9 PM Monday, at the Zwicharowski Funeral Home, Blossburg; and 10-11 AM Tuesday, with the funeral service immediately following at 11AM at the funeral home. Burial will be held in the St. Mary's Cemetery. –Elmira Star Gazette
TOKARZ – Ignace Tokarz, 80, of Blossburg, died Friday, June 22, 1962. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Church of Arnot and a retired coal miner. Survived by sons, Frank of Blossburg, Stanley of Wellsboro, Walter of Cherry Flats, Edward and John of Covington; daughters, Mrs. Anna Staron of Blossburg, Mrs. Helen Collins of Wellsboro, Mrs. Wanda Harnas of Corning; brothers, Vincent Tokarz of Montoursville; sister, Mrs. Mary Kugla of Antrim; 29 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren. Prayer service was held at the Auld Funeral Home, Blossburg, Tuesday at 9 AM. Requiem High Mass at St. Mary’s Church, Blossburg at 9:30 AM, the Rev. Walter Poplawski officiating. Burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Blossburg. – Mansfield Advertiser, 27 June 1962, p.4
URCHAK JOSEPHINE CAMPANELLI
Josephine Age 90, formerly of McCauley Ave., Elmira Heights, NY, passed
away Monday, December 18, 2006, at the Elcor Health Services in Horseheads,
NY. Josephine was born on September 22, 1916 in Elmira Heights, daughter
of the late Metro and Katherine (Pasielski) Urchak. She was a lifetime
member of the local Ukrainian Club. She was a homemaker, but also worked
many years in the knitting mills. Josephine received an award for Palmer
Method of Writing while she attended school in Elmira Heights. She loved
spending time with her family and will be sadly missed by them. Survivors
include her son, Donald (Patricia) Campanelli of Elmira; sister, Katherine
Webb of Rantoul, IL; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Josephine was predeceased
by her husband, Anthony Campanelli in 1992 after 55 loving years; sister,
Irene Urchak in 1999. Family and friends are invited to call Friday, December
22, 2006, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. A
Panakhyda Service will be held at 5 p.m. Divine Liturgy will be held on
Saturday, December 23, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. in St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic
Church with Father Vasile Gudenciuc as celebrant. Interment will follow
in St. Nicholas Cemetery in Horseheads. In lieu of flowers, contributions
in memory of Josephine can be made to the St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic
Church or Southern Tier Hospice. The family of Josephine would like to
thank the entire Elcor Health Service Staff and Hospice for the care they
provided to Josephine.
WALKOWIAK – Kathryn G. Tokarz, 75, of HC-60 Blossburg, died Wednesday, Feb. 5, 1986, in Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Her husband, Frank F. Tokarz, died July 1, 1985. Mrs. Tokarz was born Apr. 24, 1910, at Morris Run, a daughter of Thomas and Anna Pointek Walkowiak. She was a member of St. Stanislaus Roman Catholic Church, Arnot, and its altar and rosary society and choir. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Anna Bogaczyk of Framingham, Mass., Mrs. Agnes Worden of Wellsboro, and Mrs. Patricia Roupp of Bloombille, NY; three sons, Joseph, Bernard and Chester, all of Blossburg; six sisters, Mrs. Veronica Manikowski of Blossburg, Mrs. Sof Brogan of Sarasota, Fla., Mrs. Josephine Derkash and Mrs. Margaret Goreczny, both of Rochester, NY, Mrs. Mary Sherrill of Aurora, Ill., and Mrs. Dorothy Wood of Mansfield; two brothers, Anthony Walkowiak of Lock Haven, and John Walkowiak of Webster, NY; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The funeral was held Saturday at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic church, Blossburg. Burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery. The Rev. Stanley Kurash, her pastor officiated. Arrangements by the Adams-Morse and Kleese Funeral Home at Blossburg.
WERLINE GRETA LAMONSKI
Mrs. Greta Lamonski, age 38 of 108 Lynd Street, Blossburg, died Wednesday,
October 11, 1972. Prayer service was held at the Adams Funeral Home,
Blossburg Saturday at 9 am followed by the funeral mass at 9:30 at St.
Mary's Church. The Rev. John Zalewski, Celebrant. Burial was
in the St. Mary's Cemetery. Recitation of the Rosary was Friday at
8 pm. Survived by husband, James; daughters, Patricia and Christine; sons,
James Jr., and Daniel all at home; sisters, Mrs. Frances Vough of Dushore,
Pa., Mrs. Margaret Raskowski of South Williamsport, Pa., Mrs. Anna Tript
of Liberty, Pa.; one brother, Stanley Werline of Crane, Texas. She was
a member of St. Mary's Church and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary, V.F.W.,
Robert Snyder Post, Sebring, Pa.
WILCZYNSKI - STARON
Helen "Gram" (Wilczynski) (SRGP 816694)Age 93, of Blossburg,
PA, died on Thursday, December 21, 2006 in Soldiers & Sailors Memorial
Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. Helen was born on August 7, 1913 in Forrest City,
PA, a daughter of Paul and Agatha (Zabega) Wilczynski. She was a homemaker
and a member of St. Mary's Chatholic Church, Blossburg, PA. She enjoyed
her family and loved reading and playing Bingo. Helen is survived by three
sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph and Lee Staron of Arnot, PA, Edward and
Dori Staron of Mansfield, PA, Paul Staron of Williamsport, PA; one daughter
and son-in-law, Victoria and Kenneth Simpson of Mansfield, PA; eight grandchildren,
Kim (Stan) Craig of San Mateo, CA, Wayne (Joan) Staron of Liberty, PA,
John Staron of Mainesburg, PA, Scott (Deborah) Staron of Springfield, VA,
Rick (Natalie) Staron of Kingston, PA, Christopher (Christine) Staron of
Sanford, NC, Suzanne (Rick) Case and David Simpson of Mansfield, PA; ten
great-grandchildren, Jennifer, Sheldon and Skyler Staron, Kyle and Julia
Staron, Chase and Rebecca Staron, Ashley and Erin Case, Sean Simpson; and
one great-great-grandchild, Cooper Broughton. Helen was predeceased by
her husband, Frank B. Staron. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday,
December 23, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 138 St.
Mary's St., Blossburg, PA, with the Rev. Albert Leonard as celebrant. Burial
will be in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Blossburg, PA. Memorial donations
may be made in Helen's name to the Blossburg Memorial Library, 307 Main
St., Blossburg, PA 16912, or The Green Home, Activities Dept., 37 Central
Avenue, Wellsboro, PA 16901. The Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel,
Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA, is assisting
the family with arrangements.
JOSEPH F. WOJCIK
Joseph F. Wojcik, 67, of Covington RD 1, died January 22, 1990
at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Mr. Wojcik was
a retired employee of the PA Dept. of Agriculture. He is survived by his
wife, Veronica Bogaczyk Wojcik; daughter, Mrs. Howard (Connie) Hodder of
Gillett, PA; two grandchildren; four sisters and brothers; several nieces
and nephews. Services were held January 24 (9:30 am) at the Drinkwine Funeral
Home in Blossburg followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's
Catholic Church with the Rev. Thomas Shoback officiating and burial to
be in the cemetery there. Full military honors will be accorded.
(TGR, Thursday, January 25, 1990)
YODER Leslie "Butch" Jr.
Age 51, of Arnot, PA, died on Sunday, July 1, 2007, in Williamsport,
PA. Les was born on June 27, 1956 in Blossburg, PA, a son of Leslie and
Joan (Watkins) Yoder, Sr. of Arnot, PA. He was married to Janet (Skiro)
Yoder. Les was employed by UPS. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic
Church in Blossburg, PA, and the No Land Hunting Club. He enjoyed fishing,
hunting and his family, which meant everything to him. In addition to his
parents and his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Jessica Yoder and fiance,
Peter Grohmann of Milford, PA; a son, Leslie Yoder, III and wife, Denise,
with granddaughter, Carly on the way, of Williamsport, PA; a son, Luke
Yoder of Arnot, PA; a daughter, Janae Yoder of Arnot, PA; a goddaughter,
Jennifer Lewis of Blossburg, PA; three brothers, Rick and Lonnie Yoder
of Arnot, PA, Lennie and wife, Mandy Yoder of Liberty, PA; two sisters,
Sonja and husband, William Yeager of Wellsboro, PA, and Brenda and husband,
Herb Gerow of Arnot, PA. Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday,
July 5, 2007, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral
Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 Main St., Mansfield, PA. A Mass
of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 6, 2007, at 10:00
a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Blossburg, PA.
ZAHURIK - KUGLA
Mariann Age 84, of Wellsboro, PA, died August 1, 2005 at The Green
Home. She was the wife of the late Adam D. Kugla who died August 17, 1985.
Mariann was born August 15, 1920 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of the
late George and Mary Valencik Zahurik. She was a member of St. Peter's
Catholic Church, Wellsboro. Survived by sister, Betty Blackwell, Wellsboro;
many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. She was predeceased
by two brothers, George S. Zahurik and Stephen Zahurik; and two sisters,
Ann and Margaret. Friends and relatives are invited to Mariann's Life Celebration
on Thursday, August 4, 2005, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral
Home, www.lifecelebration.com, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. Mass of
Christian Burial will be held on Friday, August 5, 2005, at 10:00 a.m.
at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Central Avenue, Wellsboro, PA, with Rev.
Joseph Manarchuck officiating. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Blossburg,
PA.
ZUCHOWSKI Clem
Age 86, lifetime native of Blossburg, PA, died June 17, 2008 at the
Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Born on June 18, 1921 at the family's home,
he was the son of Frank and Pauline (Nowak) Zuchowski. Clem was a 1939
graduate of Blossburg High School and served in the U.S. Army during WWII.
On June 1, 1946, he married Gerry Jankiewicz in Morris Run. They were blessed
with 62 years together and raised three children. Clem was employed as
an X-Ray Technician at Blossburg State Hospital until its closure. He later
worked at the Laurel Health Center until retiring in 1986. Clem was a member
of Blossburg's St. John Newman Catholic Church (formerly St. Mary's) and
was chairman of the church's Bingo Committee for many years. He held a
Third Degree in the Knights of Columbus Blossburg Council No. 216 and served
as their financial secretary. Clem was a lifetime member of the Hillside
Rod and Gun Club in Blossburg and a member of the Blossburg V.F.W. Post
8730. Most important in Clem's life was his family. Well-known and respected
in his community, Clem was always willing to lend a helping hand. He was
talented at making wine, and also enjoyed hunting and fishing. Surviving
are his wife, Gerry; children, Bob Zuchowski, Ann (James) Keenan, all of
Horseheads, and Mary Lou (Dennis) Rumsey of Mansfield; seven grandchildren,
Dana (Brian) Comstock, Devin Zuchowski, Rene (Greg) Brosch, Ryan and Kenzie
Keenan, Tyler and Taryn Rumsey; three great-grandchildren, Nolan, Avrie
and Taylor; a brother-in-law, Butt Jankiewicz of Blossburg; special nieces,
Rita Larson of Blossburg and Dori Staron of Mansfield; several nieces,
nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by sisters, Johanna Pawlak and
Theresa Signor. Friends may call 6 – 9 p.m. tonight, June 19, at Zwicharowski
Funeral Home, 314 Granger St. in Blossburg. A Mass of Christian Burial
will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, at the St. John Newman Catholic Church.
Burial will follow in the parish cemetery with Military Honors accorded.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 6/19/2008.
? – Mrs. Althea Mesuch, 43, of Blossburg, died Friday, July 20, 1962.
She was a member of St. Mary’s Church. Survived by husband, Bernard Mesuch;
sisters, Mrs. Mary Podleski and Mrs. Geraldine Brooks of Blossburg, Mrs.
Gertrude Crannage and Mrs. Elsie Huffman of Corning, Mrs. Rosella Knapp
and Mrs. Mildred Knapp of Wellsboro; brothers, Gilbert Stock of Wellsboro,
Clarence Hodder, Sr. and Romain Hodder of Blossburg. Prayer service was
Monday at 8:45 AM at the Shaw & Robena Funeral Home, Requiem High Mass
at 9:30 AM in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Blossburg, the Rev. Walter Poplawski
officiated. Burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery. – Mansfield Advertiser,
25 July 1962, p.4
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