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by Joyce M. Tice
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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. |
| Tioga County Memorial Gardens 1976 | Tioga County Memorial Gardens 2005 | Tioga County Memorial Gardens Obituaries |
ABBOTT - MRS. ARIETTA V. BRUGGER
Mrs. Arietta V. Brugger, age 49 of Mansfield RD 1, died Sunday
morning, November 26, 1972, at her home. Funeral service at the Kuhl
(formerly Shaw and Robena) Funeral Home, Mansfield, Wednesday at 1:30 pm.
The Rev. Clair Statham, pastor of the Methodist Church in Hammondsport
officiated. Burial was in the Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Mansfield
RD 1. She is survived by husband, Arthur; one son, Gareth, at home; one
daughter, Mrs. James Farman, Mansfield, RD 3; one granddaughter, Trena;
two brothers, Gerald Abbott of Addison, NY, Lionel Abbott of Westfield,
Pa.; five sisters, Mrs. James Williams, Harrison Valley, Pa., Mrs. Howard
Pepper, Philadelphia, Pa., Mrs. Harold Shultz, Westfield, Pa., Mrs. Reginald
Bates, Syracuse. She was born May 15, 1923 in Westfield, daughter of Arch
and Liddie Mann Abbott.
ADAMS HAZEL R. RITTER
Hazel R. Ritter, age 65, of 197 South Academy Street, Mansfield,
died Friday, January 25, 1974, at home. The funeral was at the Kuhl
Funeral Home, Sunday at 2 pm, with the Rev. Benjamin Nevin officiating.
Burial, Tioga County Memorial Gardens. She is survived by husband George;
son, Richard Ritter, of Doylestown, Pa., half brother, William McCauly
of Grover, Pa. She was a graduate of Canton High School. She
was born October 12, 1908 in Canton.
ADAMS
Lawrence "Popeye" Age 85, of Morris Run, died October 17, 2001 at the
Bath VA Medical Center. Born January 6, 1916 in Belsano, PA, a son of Sheldon
and Eva (Benshoff) Adams. Mr. Adams served his country during WWII with
the US Navy. Poppie was employed by Ward Foundary in Blossburg for many
years until his retirement in 1981. He was a member of the Blossburg Baptist
Church, V.F.W. No. 8730 Blossburg, the Morris Run American Legion No 167
and was a former member of the Morris Run Mennonite Church. Surviving are:
2 sons, Gary (Rosemary) of Pine City, Robert (Joyce) of Gillett; a daughter,
Cheryl Makowiec of State College; 7 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren;
a brother, Louis (Esther) of Mansfield; 2 sisters, Mary (Elmer) Kisinger
of Morris Run, PA, Genevieve Grey of Barnsboro, PA. He was predeceased
by his wife, Margaret (Lawson) Adams in 1995. Friends may call 12 to 1PM,
Fri. at the Zwicharowski Funeral Home, Blossburg. The funeral and committal
will follow with Rev. John Shypulefski officiating. Burial will be held
in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.
ADAMS - Louis M. Adams, 88, of Mansfield, died Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. He was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include two sons, Louis S. Adams of Tioga, Philip A. Adams of Mansfield; sister, Mary Kisinger of Morris Run; stepsister, Genevieve Gray of Barnesboro. Calling hours are 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 11 at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield. Services will be held there at the conclusion of calling hours at 7 p.m. Friday, April 11, the Rev. Eugene Charsky officiating. A private burial with military honors will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Township, Mansfield. - Corning Leader, 9 April 2008
ALEXANDER – Betty L. Edwards, 74, of Stony Fork Road, Wellsboro, went with the Heavenly Angels as they came to her bedside and took her to Heaven on Saturday, May 27, 2006 at Broad Acres Nursing Home. She was the wife of George H. Edwards whom she married Sept. 9, 1952. Betty was born Aug. 29, 1931 in Blackwell, the daughter of the late Alvin and Mabel Duffy Alexander. She was a graduate of Liberty High School and a homemaker. Betty was a member of the Stony Fork Baptist Church, and enjoyed camping, country music and her family and friends. Surviving are her husband, George; brothers, Bernard Alexander of Wellsboro, Gordon Alexander of Tioga; twin sister, Beryl Smith of Cogan Station; several nieces and nephews. Viewing was held today, Wednesday, May 31 at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro. Funeral services followed with Pastor Dennis Crumb officiating. Burial was made in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. – Mansfield Gazette, 31 May 2006, p.6A
ARVINE D. ALLEN, (SRGP 59150) age 88, of RR7 Wellsboro, PA, died May 13, 2003, at Carleton Nursing Home. He was the husband of Jeanette Sweely Allen whom he married October 30, 1937. Arvine was born March 22, 1915 in Rutland Township, the son of Emery and Florence Rarick Allen. He was a graduate of Wellsboro High School, Class of “1933”, and was a retired employee of Corning Glass Works, former Wellsboro Division, with 33 years of service. He was a member of the Middle Ridge United Methodist Church, Wellsboro Moose, and loved woodworking, dancing, hunting and traveling. Surviving other than his wife are sons and daughters-in-law, Blaine and Patricia Allen, Mansfield, Pa, Dale and Sandy Allen, Wellsboro, PA, and Lance and Sherry Allen, Wellsboro, PA; daughters and sons-in-law Kaye and Kurt Dodge, Glendale, AZ, and Sallie and Lewis Sticklin, Wellsboro, PA; 15 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; brother, Arnold Allen, Wellsboro, PA; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Ivan Allen. Friends and relatives are invited to Arvine’s Life Celebration on Friday, May 16, 2003 from 6:00-9:00 PM at Tussey-Mosher funeral Home, a “Life Celebration Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. Funeral there Saturday, May 17, 2003 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Kermit Schrawder, officiating. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. –Elmira Star Gazette.
KEITH L. ALLEN
MANSFIELD--Kenneth L. Allen, 60, of Mansfield RD 3, died Thursday
morning, Nov. 16, 1978, along a country road near Mansfield. Dr. Harry
Williams, Tioga County coroner, said Mr. Allen was traveling with his wife
and had pulled his pickup truck off the roadway when he became ill.
Williams ruled death was due to natural causes. The funeral will be at
2 pm Sunday at Kuhl's, 18 North Main Street. Burial will be in Tioga
County Memorial Gardens, Wellsboro.
ALLEN – Kenneth L. Allen, age 60 of Mansfield RD3, died November 16, 1978. Friends are invited to call at the Kuhl Funeral Home in Mansfield Saturday evening 7-9. Funeral there Sunday at 2 PM, Rev. Kenneth Meyer officiating. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Survived by wife, Lila Morse Allen; two daughters, Mrs. Dale (Hope) Wood of Burlington, PA and Mrs. Jerry (Sharen) Cowan of Covington, PA; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Delos (Maryland) Allington of Mansfield RD3; one stepson, Charles Edkin of Mansfield RD3; 12 grandchildren. He was owner and operator of a farm in Bungy. He was born November 21, 1917 in Mansfield, the son of Frank and Ruth Cummings Allen.
APGAR - JOHNSTON Dortha A.
Age 87, of Whitneyville Road, Wellsboro, PA, died November 12, 2007
at her home. She was the wife of the late Howard L. (Dutch) Johnston whom
she married December 30, 1939. Dortha was born February 1, 1920 in Wellsboro,
PA, the daughter of the late Ray and Bernice Kriner Apgar. She was a graduate
of Wellsboro High School "1938", and a retired LPN at Soldiers and Sailors
Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. Dortha was a member of the Whitneyville
United Methodist Church, the National Society of the Daughters of American
Revolution, and the Tioga County Historical Society. Surviving are daughters
and sons-in-law, Linda (David) Jones, Cherry Flats, PA, Sandra Starkweather,
Whitneyville, PA, and Dianna (George) Duchemin, Gillette, PA; sons and
daughters-in-law, John (Leslie) Johnston, Texas, and Michael (Julie) Johnston,
Arnot, PA; 16 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a brother, William Apgar; and a son, Howard
L. "Butch" Johnston. There will be a private family service with Pastor
Robin Baer officiating. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. In lieu
of flowers, memorials may be sent in her memory to a charity of one's choice.
Arrangements by Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro,
PA. Published in the Star-Gazette on 11/14/2007.
AVERY – Norman J. Avery, age 75, of Wellsboro RD3, died Wednesday,
June 11, 1986, at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro,
PA. Friends may call at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro, PA,
Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Services will be held there, Saturday,
at 4 PM. The Rev. Gregory D. Moore, his pastor, officiating. Burial, Tioga
County Memorial Gardens. The family will provide the flowers. Friends may
make Memorial Contributions to the Whitneyville United Methodist Church.
Survived by wife of 50 years, Hilda Torpy Avery; daughter, Mrs. Diane Orcutt
of Huffman, TX; son, Arnold Avery of Mansfield RD1; sister, Mrs. Joyce
Copestick of Elmira, NY; 9 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by son, Ralph Avery in 1974. Mr. Avery was born August
10, 1910 in Wellsboro, the son of Joseph and Cora Davis Avery. He was a
retired farmer, and member of the Whitneyville United Methodist Church;
past member of the Dairyman’s League.
AVERY
Avery, Ralph Joseph, age 36 of Tioga R.D. 2 died of a gunshot
wound Monday afternoon November 4, 1974, at home. He was a victim of homicide.
He was employed at the Ingersoll-Rand Plant in Painted Post, N.Y. and attended
the Tioga Junction Methodist Church.
He was born may 7, 1938 in Blossburg, a son of Norman and Hilda
(Torpy) Avery. Surviving in addition to his parents of Wellsboro
R.D. 3, are his wife, Helen L. Steika Avery at home; two daughters, Barbara
and Priscilla and a son Duane, all at home; a sister, Mrs. Thomas (Diana)
Orcutt of Erie; a brother, Arnold of Mansfield R.D. 1. Friends called
Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Kuhl funeral Home in Mansfield where
services will be held today at 1 p.m., the Rev. William R. Lusk officiating.
Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. (News article pertaining
to this obit.)
"Williams Rules Avery’s Death Result of Gunshot Wounds"
Dr. Harry Williams, Tioga County Coroner, ruled on Tuesday, November
5th that Ralph J.Avery of Tioga R.D. 2 died of two gunshot wounds, one
in the head and the other in the chest, caused by two 30-30 caliber rounds.
The coroner’s decision was based on the results of an autopsy completed
early last Tuesday by Dr. William Reich, a pathologist at Soldiers and
Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Mansfield State Police charged
two 16-year-old Tioga County youths with murder in Avery’s death. They
are Laverne A. Conrad, who lives two doors from the victim and Stephen
J. Moore of FarrTrailer Court, Lawrenceville R.D.1. Tioga county
Public Defender Earl Tabor represented the youths at their arraignment
held Monday, November 4th before District Magistrate William Buckingham.
Atty, Tabor was appointed to represent Laverne Conrad and the family of
Stephen Moore has hired Atty. Robert Cox Jr. to represent him. In
addition to murder, Conrad and Moore are charged with conspiracy, robbery
and theft.
AYERS Donald Lee
Age 54, of Mansfield, PA, died Monday, August 13, 2007, at the Soldiers
and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro, PA. Donald was born on November
13, 1952 in Blossburg, PA, the son of Alberta Ayers. He was a member of
the Arnot Sportsmen's Club, Inc. in Arnot, PA. He enjoyed bowling, fishing,
hunting, martial arts, singing karaoke and spending time with the grandchildren.
Donald is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Elizabeth McKay
of Mansfield, PA; five daughters and a son-in-law, Robin and Bill Baldwin
of Harrisburg, PA, Leah, Kellie, Katie and Jennifer Ayers, all of St. Mary's,
PA; five grandchildren; his mother, Alberta Greene of Mansfield, PA; three
brothers, Edward Greene of Mansfield, PA, Howard "Billy" and Timothy Greene
of Ohio; three sisters, Patricia Stahle of AL, Julie Rose of Waverly, NY,
Cindy Jerrells of FL; his ex-wife and her husband, Bonnie and Cortland
Parker of Covington, PA. Family and friends are invited to call on Monday,
August 20, 2007, from noon till 1 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral
Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA.
A memorial service will be held immediately following the visitation at
1 p.m. at the funeral home with the Pastor Harry Colegrove officiating.
Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Twp. At the
family's request, those wishing to send contributions may send them to
the funeral home to assist with expenses. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 8/15/2007.
Howard R. AYERS, 63, of 3 Bacon St., Wellsboro, died Thursday, Nov 5, at his home. Born April 24, 1924 at Elmira, N.Y., he was the son of Howard Daniel and Julia Snyder Ayers. He was a member of the Wellsboro Moose Lodge and the Wellsboro Fire Department and its ambulance association. An Army veteran of World War II and a Navy veteran of the Korean conflict, he was a member of the Wellsboro Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mr. Ayers retired from the former Mergenthaler Corp. Surviving are his wife, the former Ila Henry; a son Robert Alan, stationed with the Marines in California; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kim and Ronald Goodreau of Danville and Ann and Steven Getgen of R.D. #4, Wellsboro; two brothers, Paul and D. Harvey, both of Elmira; a sister and brother in law, Florence and Joseph Wing of Horseheads, N.Y.; an aunt, Mrs. Florence Henderson of Elmira; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro, Saturday, Nov. 7. The Rev. Eugene A. Charsky officiated. The family provided flowers. Burial was made in the Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the American Cancer Society.
Ralph E. BAILEY, 70, of 102 First Street, died Friday, March 9, 1973 in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. He was born in Mansfield on Jan. 8, 1903, as son of Charles F. and Nettie Smith Bailey. Mr. Bailey was a member of the First Baptist Church. He was a retired employee of Mansfield Borough. Surviving are his wife, the former Leta Conroy; a daughter, Mrs. Edward Smith of Mansfield RD; three sons, Gordon of Mansfield, Jack of Mansfield RD3, and Charles, of Mansfield Star Route; a brother Leon of Mansfield, 10 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. The funeral was held at 1 p.m. Monday at Kuhl’s, 18 North Main Street, with burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Benjamin E. Nevin, his pastor, officiated.
BAILEY, Shirley P. Smith
Shirley P. Smith 76, of Mansfield died Friday, March 22, 2002, at home.
Born July 6, 1925, in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of Ralph and Leta
Conroy Bailey. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Mansfield
and the church women’s group. She wrapped bandages at the church during
World War II and was a USO volunteer. She ran the sales room at Santa’s
Gift Bag for over seven years, and helped pack and distribute Christmas
gifts there. She was a member of the Republican Women, and also delivered
Meals on Wheels. She was employed by Artistic Card Co. Preceding her in
death were her husband, Edward, in 2001; and a brother Jack Bailey. Surviving
are two daughters, Sherry Nares, Mansfield and Shirlene Bodolus of New
Orleans, La.; two sons, Scott of Bloomsburg and Michael of Natchitoches,
La; two brothers, Gordon and Chuck Bailey, both of Mansfield; 10 grandchildren
and several great-grandchildren. There will be no prior calling hours.
A private funeral service will be held at the First Baptist Church of Mansfield
with the Rev. Dr. John Whitfield, her pastor, officiating. Burial will
be made at Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made
to Laurel Hospice, 24 Walnut Street, Wellsboro, Pa.16901; or the American
Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Boulevard, Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852-9813.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Wilston Funeral Home,
18 N. Main Street, Mansfield.
BAILEY Steven Carter Of Mansfield, PA, formerly of Elmira
and Etna, NY, began his eternal life on March 23, 2005. Steve was born
on March 31, 1957. He is survived by his parents, Shirley and Leonard Bailey
of Mansfield; a brother and sister-in-law, Mark and Lori Bailey; niece,
Tiffany; and a nephew, Adam Bailey, all of Tioga, PA. Steve enjoyed many
educational experiences starting with Mrs. Dreyfus' pre-school, and continuing
through Hendy Avenue School, Booth School and Elmira Free Academy. At EFA,
he enjoyed the privilege of knowing Mr. Harrigan and Mr. Hughes and his
classmates. He was proud to tell of being a classmate of astronaut Eileen
Collins (whose picture had a place of honor in his room at home). Although
he never graduated from high school, he was privileged to attend Weber
State College in Utah while studying premed. He worked with emergency services.
He was stationed at Hill Air Force Base and worked as a fuel specialist
and sometimes as a guide to dignitaries from Congress, etc. His early training
in skiing at Pinnacle and Greek Peak served him well as he gained national
ranking as part of the Air Force ski team. He enjoyed dangerous activities
such as racing stock cars, scuba diving, mountain climbing, cliff diving.
He was looking forward to becoming a licensed airplane pilot. Steve was
privileged to work with one or more staff members at Elmira Hospital following
his discharge from the Air Force. He discontinued his medical training
because he chose not to lose patients lives. He did, on more than one occasion,
give life saving first aid to accident victims. Steve was a successful
mobile home salesman near Ithaca, NY. Steve's active lifestyle, intelligence
and personality won many friends, including Steven Wallenda of the wire-walking
Wallenda family, Robby Knievel and Spanky Spangler, as well as movie stars
who skied with him. Steven earned praise from a compensation court for
his successful presentation of a friend's case seeking delayed
compensation. He began writing a novel whose introduction showed promise.
Steven's goal in his late years was to be kept pain free. Only in his
final days in Robert Packer Hospital's Hospice programs was he able
to be kept pain free. Steven was, and remains, an exceptional person! A
private memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2005, at 2:00
p.m. with Rev. Gary Weaver at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel,
Crematory & Monuments, PC 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Burial will
be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Twp. Memorial contributions
may be directed to the Guthrie Home Health, c/o Hospice RR1 Box 154, Towanda,
PA 18848-9737.
BAILEY VERA FERGUSON
Vera Bailey Blair Age 89, of Wellsboro, PA, died February 24, 2007
at Broad Acres. She was the wife of the late Glenn Blair, who died August
12, 1977, and the late Herman Ferguson, who died July 7, 1989. Vera was
born November 28, 1917 in Wellsboro, PA, the daughter of the late Robert
B. and Estella Price Bailey. She was a retired cafeteria manager for the
Wellsboro Junior High School, and member of the Wellsboro United Methodist
Church. Surviving are son, Robert J. Blair, Wellsboro, PA; daughter, Glenna
Blair, Mansfield, PA; four grandchildren, Marj (Thomas) Wivell, Michael
Glenn (Tammy) Rieppel, SanBee Blair and Anthony Blair; seven great-grandchildren,
several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a grandson, Kaleb Robert
Blair; and a sister, Esther Wetmore. Friends and family are invited to
Vera's Life Celebration on Thursday, March 1, 2007, from 10:00 a.m. to
12:00 p.m. at the Wellsboro United Methodist Church, Queen and Main Streets,Wellsboro,
PA. Funeral to follow at Noon with Rev. Mark Shover officiating. Burial
in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may
be made in Vera's memory to the Kaleb Robert Blair Memorial Scholarship,
Wellsboro Area School District. Arrangements by Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home,
139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA.
BAKER George Walter
George Walter Baker of Williamsport, formerly of Mansfield, entered
into his new life with Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior, on Monday, October
13, 2008, at the Williamsport Hospital after a brief illness. Walter was
born July 13, 1931 in Batavia, NY, a son of George R. and Mildred (Bennett)
Baker. He was a 1949 graduate of Mansfield High School. Walter was the
husband of Mary Jane (Emmick) Baker, and would have celebrated their 53rd
wedding anniversary on November 27th. Walter had worked for Ingersoll -
Dresser Rand for 42 years as a welder, retiring in 1993. He attended the
Faith Wesleyan Church in Williamsport, PA, and was a U.S. Army veteran
having served during the Korean War. Walter enjoyed camping, hunting, snowmobiling,
card games, helping his children and friends with carpentry projects on
their homes, and traveling. He was well respected and immensely loved by
his family who will greatly miss him. Walter is survived by his wife, Mary
Jane; children, Walter "Tiger" (Claire) Baker of Lexington, VA, Terri (Paul)
Krohn of New Wilmington, PA, James Baker of Montoursville, PA; eight grandchildren,
Heather Sowers, Carrie Baker, Elizabeth Baker, Tyler Krohn, Alexandra Krohn,
Craig Baker, Brianne Baker and Ryan Baker; two great-grandchildren, Mason
Sowers and Julissa Aleia King; a brother, Clarence "John" Baker of Covington,
PA; two sisters, Margaretta "Gret" Swezey of Mansfield, PA, and Evelyn
Baker of Mystic, CT; several nieces and nephews. Walter was predeceased
by a daughter, Tanya Wennergren in 1994; brother, Harold Baker; and sister,
Doris Kenyon. Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, October
17, 2008, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel,
Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 South Main Street, Mansfield, PA, and
Saturday, October 18, 2008, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Faith Wesleyan
Church, 1033 Tucker Street, Williamsport, PA. Funeral services will be
held at 3:00 p.m. at the church with the Rev. Tim Hartzell officiating.
Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, 61 Memorial Gardens Road,
Mansfield, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in
Walter's memory to the Faith Wesleyan Church Building Fund, 1033 Tucker
St., Williamsport, PA 17701. Published in the Star-Gazette on 10/15/2008
BAKER Stephen Thomas
86, of Covington, PA, formerly of Roseville, PA, passed away July 19,
2007 at home. Friends are invited to call at the Gary W. Wilston Funeral
Home, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA, Monday, 10-11 a.m. Funeral Services
will follow there at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Richard Berg officiating. Burial
with Military Honors will follow in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.
BAKER – Stephen Thomas Baker, 86, of Covington, formerly of Roseville, passed away Thursday, July 19, 2007 at home. He was born Aug. 11, 1920 in Johnson City, NY, the son of Isaac and Mary Elizabeth Hoffart Baker. Steve was a retiree of Firestone Tire and a World War II Navy veteran, where he fought in the South Pacific campaign. He was a Civilian Conservation Corps member during the Great Depression where he helped build roads in Arizona. An avid fisherman, hunter, and gardener, he had a tremendous appreciation for the great outdoors. His hidden talent with acrylic paints are portrayed in his many beautiful paintings. Steve was a loving man who was a soft spoken nature and kind heart. He leaves behind his loving wife and best friend, the former Nina Mae Fleming, with whom he built a life these past 53 years; eight children, Dorene Ackley of Covington, Teresa [Hank] Kuznar of Brownsville, Bonnie [Peter] Healy of Mansfield, Mary [Stacy] Bechtel of Covington, Gary [Ruby] Baker of Roseville, Linda [Keith] Clark of Columbia Cross Roads, Kenneth [Nancy] Baker of Maine, NY, Patricia [Ed] Clark of Westfield; sister, Mary Rita Connor of Ocala, Fla.,; three brothers, William Drake of Corning, NY, James [Pat] Drake of Myrtle Beach, SC, Richard Drake of Rochester, NY; 16 grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Leo Drake; sister, Elizabeth “Betty” Haner; son, Thomas Baker; and a grandson, Michael Clark. Friends were invited to call at the Gary W. Wilston Funeral Home, Mansfield on Monday, July 23 from 10 to 11 a.m. with Rev. Richard Berg officiating. Burial was with military honors at Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Sincere thanks to his grandson, Stephen Wilcox and others who assisted with long term care over the past few years. He was at peace and comfort during his passing and he is now at home with the Lord. – Mansfield Gazette, 25 July 2007
LYLE G. BARDEN
Lyle George Barden, 82, of Lake Wales, Fla., died Sunday, Jan. 28, 2001,
in Winter Haven Hospital. Born Sept. 20, 1918, in Mansfield,
he was the son of George Crippen Barden and Lottie Mae Randall. He
was retired from plumbing, certified welder and pipe fitter.
He served in the Navy during World War II. Preceding him in
death was his wife of 61 years, Theo May Sherman. Surviving are two daughters,
Sandra R. Polous of Haines City, Fla., and Sylvia A. Casher of Kissimmee,
Fla.; one son, Steven George Barden of Omaha, Neb.; 13 grandchildren; 11
great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Betty Hinklie of Mansfield, Mrs.
Esther Sherman of Trout Run and Mrs. Hazel Barden of Wellsboro; one
niece and seven nephews. Burial will be held at Tioga County Memorial
Gardens. Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are being handled by the Wilston Funeral Home, Mansfield.
BEALS - Sykora, Elizabeth J. (SRGP 09672)
Age 70, of RR3, Box 828, Mansfield, Pa., Wednesday, November 1, 1989
at Arnot Ogden Memorial Hospital. Friends may call at the Scureman Funeral
Home, 130 S. Main St, Mansfield, Pa, Friday 7-9 pm with Recitation of the
Rosary, Friday at 8:30 pm. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, 10:30
am at Holy Child Catholic Church, Mansfield, Pa. Father Stephen McGough
officiating. Burial Tioga County Memorial Gardens.
BEALS - MRS. ELIZABETH J. SYKORA (SRGP 09672)
MANSFIELD--The funeral will be here Saturday for Mrs. Elizabeth
J. Sykora, 70, of Mansfield RD 3, who died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 1989, at
Arnot Ogden Memorial Hospital, Elmira, NY. Her husband, Francis A. Sykora,
died Jan. 5. Mrs. Sykora retired in 1981 after 15 years of employment at
Mansfield State College, now Mansfield University. Born in Columbia Twp.,
Bradford County, she was a daughter of Charles A. and Elizabeth Whittiker
Beals. Surviving are four sons, Eddie Watkins, of Tioga, Bruce and Dale
Sykora, both of Mansfield, and John Sykora, stationed with the Air Force
in Florida; four daughters, Mrs. Joan Sutton, of Casper, Wyo., Mrs. Linda
Dapp, of Millerton, Bernadette Sykora, of Tioga, and Mrs. Claudette Brown,
of Canton; a brother, Gordon Beals, of Blossburg; a sister, Mrs. Ella Packard,
of Mansfield; 17 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The funeral
will be at 10:30 am Saturday in Holy Child Catholic Church, 242 South Main
Street. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston
Twp. The Rev. Stephen McGough, of Canton, will officiate. Friends may call
at Scureman's, 130 South Main Street, from 7 to 9 pm Friday. The
rosary will be recited at 8:30.
BEALS – Elizabeth J. Sykora, 70, of RD3, Box 828, Mansfield, died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 1989 at the Arnot Ogden Memorial Hospital. She retired in 1981 from the former Mansfield State College after 15 years of employment. Preceding her in death were her son, Robert Watkins, in 1972 and her husband, Francis A. Sykora, on Jan. 5, 1989. Surviving are sons, Eddie Watkins of Tioga; Bruce and Dale Sykora, both of Mansfield; John Sykora with the US Air Force in Florida; daughters, Joan Sutton of Casper, Wyo.; Linda Dapp of Millerton; Bernadette Sykora of Tioga and Claudette Brown of Canton; brother, Gordon Beals of Blossburg; sister, Mrs. Ella Packard of Mansfield; 17 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held Nov. 4 at 10:30 AM at the Holy Child Catholic Church in Mansfield. Father Stephen McGough officiated. Burial was in the Tioga County Memorial Gardens.
BEALS, Gordon L. (SRGP 28626)
Gordon L. retired farmer and mechanic, beloved husband, father &
grandfather. Age 76 of Blossburg & Mansfield, Pa died August 19, 2001
at the Bradford County Manor. Gordon was born in Mansfield, Pa on April
26, 1924 the son of the late Charles and Libby Whittaker Beals. On Dec.
3, 1944 he married Laura F. Kenyon whom survives in Troy, Pa. Gordon had
worked the family farm in Richmond Township for many years and also worked
for the Corey Creek Golf Club as a mechanic until his retirement in 1994.
In addition to his wife, two sons survive Gordon, Robert C. “ Lorene” Beals
of Arnot, Pa and Daniel G. “ Bonnie” Beals of RR #3 Columbia Cross Roads,
Pa; one daughter Ronda J. “ Larry” Keltz of Bartlett, TN; nine grandchildren
and two great-grandchildren . One brother , Tracy Beals and two sisters,
Ella Packard and Elizabeth Sykora preceded him in death. Friends are invited
to call at the Scureman Funeral Home, 130 South Main Street, Mansfield,
Pa on Thursday, August 23, 2001 from 10 to 11 a.m. Funeral will be at 11
a.m. at Scureman’s with the Rev. Ann Rummels officiating. Burial will be
in the Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Family suggest memorial contributions
to be made to the Blossburg Ambulance Association, Blossburg, Pa 16912.
BELLINGER - HELEN LOUISE WATKINS
Helen Louise Watkins, age 44, of Blossburg, died Saturday, August
18, 1973, at the Williamsport Hospital. The Funeral was held at the
Tussey Funeral Home in Wellsboro Monday at 3:30, with Rev. James W. Garthoff
officiating. Burial was in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. She is
survived by husband, Kenneth Watkins of Blossburg; one daughter, Mrs. Virginia
Watkins of Blossburg; four sons, Thomas, Ricky, Edward, and Walter all
of Blossburg; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Merle Bellinger of Wellsboro; one brother,
Edward Bellinger of Wellsboro; two sisters, Reva Dunmore of Jamestown,
New York and Mrs. Jean Huggler of Wellsboro.
BIXBY, JAMES DEAN (SRGP 78635)
Age 36 of Bethel Park, PA, formerly of Mansfield, Sunday, August
24, 1980 as a result of an automobile accident. Friends are invited
to call at the Kuhl Funeral Home in Mansfield on Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to
9. Funeral there Wednesday at 1 pm. Rev. Deborah Casey officiating.
Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Wellsboro. Survived by parents,
Clifford and Mary Cleveland Bixby; two daughters, Jennifer and Julie, both
of Fredonia, NY. He was born July 24, 1944 in Wellsboro and was the
district manager for the Pennsylvania Glass Sand Floridan Co. headquartered
in Monroeville, PA.
BLISS - Mansfield Resident Killed When Struck by Car on Rt. 15
A certificate of accidental death was issued Saturday afternoon in
the case of Donald A. Bliss, 23 of Mansfield RD 3, who was killed at 10:20
p.m. Friday when he was struck by a car on Rt. 15, 1 ½ miles north
of the state line near Lindley. The fatality occurred across the
road from the Green Shingles Restaurant. Donald A. Bliss, 23, of
Mansfield, RD 3, was killed Friday when he was struck by a car at 10:20
p.m. on Route 15, in Lindley, N.Y., one a half miles north of the state
line. According to New York State Police at Painted Post, Bliss was
killed when he was struck by a car operated by Warren C. Walker, of Elkland.
Police said the northbound Walker car was passing another auto when it
struck Bliss, who was standing in the roadway. Bliss was apparently
crossing the highway when he was struck. A New York State coroner,
Dr. Sandor Benedek, pronounced Bliss dead at the scene of the accident.
He said an autopsy performed Saturday morning at Corning Hospital showed
that death was caused by a broken neck, skull fracture and multiple internal
injuries. Warren C. Walker, 34, of 201 Buffalo St., Elkland, driver
of the car which struck Mr. Bliss, was charged by Painted Post state police
with driving while intoxicated. The defendant was arraigned before
Lindley Justice Francil Tobey and was released without bail to obtain counsel.
The case was adjourned on a day-to-day basis. Born Aug. 21, 1949
in Blossburg, he was the son of Hugh and Mary Erway Bliss. A 1971
graduate of Mansfield State College, he was a member of the Lambs Creek
Bible Church, manager of the Whitey Wilson Ski-Doo Shop at Mansfield, and
drove a school bus for the Mansfield School District in the Pickle Hill
area. Surviving are: his parents, at home; one brother, Dwight
of Warren, Mich., one sister, Miss Linda Bliss of Harrisburg, Pa.; and
maternal grandmother, Mrs. Mazie Erway of Wellsboro. Funeral services
were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Kuhl (formerly Shaw and Robena) Funeral
Home in Mansfield, with the Rev. George Evans, pastor of the Lambs Creek
Bible Church, officiating. Burial was in Tioga Memorial Gardens at
Mansfield.
BLISS - SARA J. MAYS
COVINGTON--Sara J. Mays, 78, of Covington died Saturday, Oct. 23, 1999,
at home. She was a retired cook. She was a member of Covington United Methodist
Church. Born Aug. 17, 1921, in Wellsboro, she was a daughter of Lewis J.
and Annie Stott Bliss. Surviving are her husband of 53 years, Stuart A.;
four sons, David L. of Pacific, Mo., Stuart B. and John E., both of Covington,
and Clifton E. of Mansfield; three daughters, Esther M. Harer of Covington,
E. Lorraine Nearing of Canton, and S. Patricia Smith of Covington; two
brothers, Hugh D. Bliss of Mansfield and Glenn Bliss of Wellsboro; two
sisters, Ethel Davis and Rosemary Boyce, both of Wellsboro; 20 grandchildren
and several great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 1 pm Tuesday at
Wilston's, 18 N. Main St. Mansfield. Burial will be in Tioga County
Memorial Gardens, Wellsboro area. Friends may call at the funeral home
from 7 to 9 pm Monday.
BOGACZYK - McKERROW, Julia
Age 63 of Troy, PA, was born on May 22, 1944 in Blossburg, PA. The
daughter of the late Fred and Rose Bogaczyk, she passed away surrounded
by her loving family on January 22, 2008 in the Troy Community Hospital
in Troy, PA. She was predeceased by her brothers, Richard and Fred Bogaczyk;
and her sister, Veronica Wojcik. Julia is survived by her loving husband,
David McKerrow; her beloved son and daughter-in-law, William and Rebecca
Lloyd of Tustin, MI; and her loving daughter and son-in-law, Laura and
Timothy McGlynn of Ithaca, NY; her grandchildren, William Reese Lloyd IV
and Isabel McGlynn; her stepchildren, Bonnie (Ray) Bixby and their son,
Zach of Gillett, PA and Kenneth (Katey) McKerrow and their children, Alex
and Logan McKerrow of Pine City, NY; six sisters, Irene (Dean) Frey of
Blossburg, PA, Lottie Nelcoski of Elmira, NY, Pauline (Donald) Plank of
Tioga, PA, Rosemary (Gary) Adams of Pine City, NY, Joann (Jack) Gutshall
of Vestal, NY and Diane (Arland) Wood of Blossburg, PA; two brothers, Andy
(Miriam) Bogaczyk of Tioga, PA, and Paul Bogaczyk of Blossburg, PA; and
two sister-in-laws, Ann Bogaczyk of Blossburg, PA and Linda (Dick) Campbell
of Zuni, VA; many nieces and nephews, and friends galore who all loved
her dearly. Julia was a teacher retiring after 36 years of service. She
taught in Norfolk, VA for 1 year and in Troy, PA for 35 years. She retired
in 2002 and said the last day of her teaching career was just as exciting
as the first. Julia loved to read and did an abundance of teaching outside
the classroom. Julia's children and grandchildren were her reason for life.
She loved them with every ounce of her precious little body. Her family
and friends will remember her for her intelligence, quick wit and ability
to entertain children, but especially for her warm smile that enveloped
everyone in her presence. A viewing will be held at the Vickery Gerald
Funeral Home at 110 West Main Street, Troy, PA from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
on Thursday, January 24, 2008. Burial will be at the Tioga County Memorial
Gardens in Wellsboro, PA at 12 p.m. on Friday, January 25, 2008. In lieu
of flowers the family would appreciate donations be made to a scholarship
fund in Julia's name. Please send donations to Citizens and Northern Bank
at Court House Square, Troy, PA 16947 (570) 297 - 2158 and marked for the
Julia McKerrow scholarship fund. Published in the Star-Gazette on 1/23/2008.
BOHART - THOMAS, Elizabeth (Betty)
Age 49, of Mainesburg, Pa, Sunday December 28, 1980 at the Robert Packer
Hospital, Sayre. Friends are invited to call at the Kuhl Funeral Home,
Mansfield, Pa. Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Wednesday at
1 p.m. Burial Tioga County Memorial Gardens. She is survived by her husband
Robert; 3 daughters Mrs. John (Melinda) Fekety of Mainesburg, Mrs. David
(Barbara) Brueilly of Fredericksburg, Pa., Mrs. Marvin (Susan) Hall of
Mansfield, Pa.; 2 sons William and Brian both at home; brother James Eck
of Sayre, Pa.; 2 sisters Mrs. Robert (Dorothy) White of Florida, Mrs. Floyd
(Sarah) Williammee of Forest, Pa.; 10 grand-children, several nieces and
nephews. She was born Oct. 20, 1931 in Williamsport, Pa., the daughter
of Samuel and Alice Eck Bohart,
BOLT, Donald R., Sr. Age 65, (SRGP 74998) of Jobs Corners, Pa, died November 17, 2004, at home. He was born September 9, 1939 in Sayre, Pa., the son of Harold and Eloise Smith Bolt. Donald is survived by his wife of 40 years, the former Amanda Grover; three sons and daughters-in-law, Donald J. and Crystal of Millerton, Pa., Ronald and Renee of Gillett, Pa., Robert and Tracy, stationed in Korea with the U.S. Air Force; Three brothers, Jack of Mainesburg, Pa., Jesse of Lawrenceville, Pa., Fred of Mansfield, Pa., and ten grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, David. Donald was a retiree of Sysco, Horseheads, NY, and the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. He was a member of the Tioga County Early Days. Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home, 18 N. Main St., Mansfield, Pa., Sunday 2-4 p.m. Funeral services will follow there Sunday at 4 p.m., with Rev. Kenneth Marple officiating. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Mansfield, Pa. Family will provide the flowers. Memorial contributions in Donald’s memory may be directed to Amanda Bolt, RR2 Box 180 B, Millerton, Pa. 16936
LEWIS J. BOYCE, 75, of 70 Muck Road, Wellsboro, died Friday Dec. 3, 1999 at Robert Packer Memorial Hospital, Sayre. He was the widower of Thelma V. Howe Boyce, who died April 19, 1993. He was a mechanic and driver for the former Taynton Freight System for more than 20 years retiring in 1985. He was a life member of V.F.W. Lodge 4907, a member of the American Model Association and Mountain Model Airs. He was a World War II Army veteran in the European Theatre in an artillery unit. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Born March 9, 1924 in Wellsboro he was a son of John and Martha Mays Boyce. Surviving are three daughters, Virginia DeWitt of Gang Mills, Thelma Wickman of Blossburg and Margaret “Peg” Strait of Wellsboro; three sons, Lewis Jr. and Michael, both of Mansfield and Joseph of Stroudsburg; three brothers, Edward of Grand Rapids, Mich., Richard of Wellsboro and Jerry of Spring Hills, Fla.; two sisters, Evelyn Connelly of Wellsboro and Barb of West Virginia; 28 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sons, Gregory Boyce and Richard Radda. The funeral will be at 22 a.m. Tuesday at Tussey-Mosher’s, 139 Main St. with the Rev. LaVerne Holliday officiating. A private burial will be held at Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. –Elmira Star Gazette.
BRADLEY, FAYETTE C. (SRGP 8717) Fayette C. Bradley, age 74, of Mansfield, RD 2, died Monday October 19, 1970, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held at the Shaw and Robena Funeral Home on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.. The Rev. Orrey Crippen officiated. Burial was in the Tioga County Memorial Garden. Survived by wife, Bernice L. Bradley; daughters, Mrs. Alice Wilson, Mrs. Genevieve Hunt, both of Elmira, Mrs. Sharon Hughes of Syracuse, Mrs. Jean Siebbel of England, Mrs. Geraldine Hardy of Maryland, Mrs. Sabra Chamberlain, Miss Susan Bradley, both of home; sons, Clair Bradley and James Bradley both of Mansfield; sisters, Mrs. Genevieve Jackson of Newark Valley, N.Y., Mrs. Sabra Smith of Carbondale, Pa.; 22 grandchildren.
BRADY - MRS. SAMUEL E. MITCHELL
Mrs. Lillian G. Mitchell, 57, of Mansfield RD 1, died November
1, 1972 in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro. She was
born June 5, 1915 in New York City, the daughter of William and Helen Posenberg
Brady. She was a member of the Mary Wells Chapter, Order of Eastern
Star and the Trinity Lutheran Church, both of Wellsboro. She is survived
by her husband, Samuel E. Mitchell; three daughters, Mrs. Diana Murray
of Staten Island, NY, Mrs. Ada Boyce of Mansfield RD 1 and Mrs. Patricia
Rudinski of Blossburg; a son, Lawrence J. Mitchell of Wellsboro; two sisters,
Mrs. Helen Carroll of Delaware and Mrs. Eleanor Cannon of California; three
brothers, Frank, John and James Brady all of Staten Island; nine grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday at 3:30 pm at the Tussey Funeral Home,
the Rev. Roger Kohn officiating. Burial was in Tioga County Memorial
Gardens.
BRIGHAM Jean - Jean (Brigham) Carlson, age 81, of Mansfield, PA died Thursday, July 10, 2008 in the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. She was the wife of the late Howard Carlson, Sr. Jean was born on January 9, 1927 in Tioga, PA, a daughter of Elmer and Evelyn (Jackson) Brigham. Jean graduated from Mansfield High School. She had been employed by Paper Magic. Jean enjoyed being a wife and mother. Jean is survived by her son, Howard Carlson Jr. of Mansfield, PA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard; parents; two brothers, Allen Brigham, and John Jack Brigham; and a sister, Alwyn Owlett. Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 from 6 to 8 PM at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will be held immediately following the viewing at 8 PM at the funeral home with Denny Garner officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to the Charity of ones choice. Published in the Star-Gazette from 7/12/2008 - 7/13/2008
BROCIOUS - VELMA G. HUBER
Velma G. Huber, 78, of Millerton RR 2, died Thursday, October 3, 1996
at her home. She was born on December 16, 1917 in Timblin, PA, a daughter
of Osmer and Twila (Dinger) Brocious. Mrs. Huber attended the Roseville
United Methodist Church. Mrs. Huber is survived by two sons and daughter-in-law,
Robert Huber of Dundee, NY and Richard and Jayne Huber of Elmira, NY; three
daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara Huber of Mansfield, PA, Connie and Hollis
Berry of Salinas, CA, Kathy and William Locke of Roswell, GA; nine grandchildren;
two great-grandchildren; brothers, Elwood Brocious of Brookville, PA, Don
Brocious of Johnstown, PA, Gene Brocious of Brookville, PA; sisters, Alda
Shick of Timblin, PA, Margie Wolfgang of Erie, PA; Dorothy Manley of New
Bethlehem, PA, Peggy Yoke of Alexandria, VA, Ruby Smith of Erie, PA, Lois
Stello of Pittsburgh, PA; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased
by her husband, Ralph A. Huber, who died in 1993. Funeral services were
held at the Scureman Funeral Home in Mansfield with the Rev. Dr. James
Bellamy officiating and burial to be in Tioga Co. Memorial Gardens, Charleston
Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to the Millerton Fire Dept., Millerton,
PA 16936. (TGR October 10, 1996)
ADRIAN J. BRONSON
Adrian J. Bronson, 75, of Middlebury Center died Sunday, Jan. 14, 2001,
at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Born May 15, 1925, in Lindley,
N.Y., he was the son of Willard and Maybelle Whitmore Bronson.
He was the husband of Alberta Rice Bronson, whom he married Dec. 6, 1947.
He was a graduate of Covington School, class of 1942, and retired from
Corning Inc., Corning, N.Y., after 50 years of service. He
was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #429, Canton, and Dads
of Foreign Service Veterans, Mansfield. He was a U.S. Army veteran,
serving during World War II, and also served in the U.S. Air
Force Reserve. Preceding him in death was one sister, Corabelle Frost,
in 1997. Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Alberta Rice Bronson;
three sons and daughters-in-law, James and Judy Bronson of Mansfield, Ronald
and Fonda Bronson of Elkland and Kevin Bronson of North Carolina;
five daughters and sons-in-law, Sharlene Clark of Lindley, N.Y., Carol
and Jeff Heath of Wellsboro, Deb and Ray Miller of Wellsboro, Barb Nichols
of Wellsboro and Karen and Bruce Bartholomew of Wellsboro; one brother,
Dwight Bronson of Wellsboro; two sisters and brother-in-law, Katy
and Dick English of Wellsboro and Pauline Clark of Milton; 13 grandchildren;
five great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.Calling
hours were held Tuesday, Jan. 16, at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home,
Wellsboro. Funeral services were held there Wednesday, Jan. 17, with the
Rev. Theodore Brennan, his cousin, officiating. Burial
was made at the Tioga County Memorial Gardens.
BROWN Robert D. "Bob" "Brownie" Age 62, of Tioga, PA, died on Friday, September 9, 2005, at Corning Community Hospital in Corning, NY. Bob was the husband of Susan (Farr) Brown. Born on April 14, 1943 in Emporia, Kansas, he was the son of Lloyd, R. and Beulah (Mousley) Brown. He was a telephone technician for Commonwealth Telephone Company retiring in February, 2002. Bob was a U.S Navy Veteran having served in the Vietnam War. Bob was an honorary member of the Tioga Volunteer Fire Department and the Tioga County Bass Anglers Association. He enjoyed fishing, racing go-carts and stock cars and was a team owner of a stock car. Bob is survived by his wife, Susan; a son-and daughter-in-law, Robert "Scott" and Jennifer Brown of Tioga, PA; daughter and son-in-law, Penny and Chip Krusen of Tioga, PA; and seven grandchildren, Kaitlyn Krusen, April Krusen, Connor Brown, Collin Brown, Taylor Krusen, Kendall Brown and Cameron Krusen; and a sister and brother-in-law, Beverly and David Flack of Iola, Kansas. His parents and a brother, Larry Brown, preceded him in death. Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, September 13, 2005, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday, September 14, 2005, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 South Main Street, Mansfield, PA. Services will be held on Wednesday, September 14, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with The Rev. Douglas Hodge officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tioga Ambulance Association, P.O. Box, Tioga, PA 16946.
BRUGGER Arthur E.
Age 88, of Mansfield, PA, died Sunday, July 22, 2007, at his residence.
Arthur was the husband of Bertha (Allen) Brugger for 33 years. He was born
August 24, 1918 in Westfield, PA, a son of John and Katherine (Andrigg)
Brugger. Arthur was a farmer until 1965 and was employed by Ingersoll Rand
in Painted Post, NY for 27 years. Following his retirement, he was employed
by Endless Mountain Transportation. He was a U.S. Navy veteran having served
during WWII. He was a member of the Canisteo Legion and the Knoxville V.F.W.
Arthur is survived by his wife, Bertha; a daughter and son-in-law, Judith
and James Farman of Elkland, PA; two stepsons and daughters-in-law, James
and Sue Austin of Troupsburg, NY, Roger and Linda Austin of Troupsburg,
NY; five grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Juanita
Brugger of Jasper, NY. Arthur was predeceased by his first wife, Arietta
(Abbott) Brugger in 1972; a son, Gareth Brugger, December 11, 1998; brothers,
Reed Brugger in 1940, Elwin Brugger in 2001, and Leon Brugger in 1961;
and a sister, Edna Resue in 1973. Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel,
Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA, is assisting
the family. Services will be at the convenience of the family. Burial will
be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Twp., Wellsboro, PA
Published in the Star-Gazette on 7/24/2007.
BRYANT
Jesse J. (Red) Age 87, of Wellsboro, PA, died December 22, 2006 at
Broad Acres Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was the husband of Marguerite
Sampson Bryant, whom he married August 5, 1941. Jesse was born January
28, 1919 in Elmira, NY, the son of the late Jesse L. and Louise Grinnell
Bryant. He was a graduate of Wellsboro High School, Class of "1936", a
retired Nationwide Insurance agent, member of the Wellsboro United Methodist
Church, and an Army veteran, serving during World War II in the European
Theatre. Mr. Bryant loved fishing and farming, and enjoyed macramé
and his plants. Surviving are his wife, Marguerite; daughters and sons-in-law,
Sherroll (Denis) Jessen, Spring Hill, FL, and Pamela (Joseph) Davis, Wellsboro,
PA; brother, Robert Bryant, Gainesville, GA; eight grandchildren, Brian
Palmer, Lori Lynch, Sara Bowen (Mike), Jill Long (Brett), Jason Bryant,
Alyssa Bryant, Kristin Alvarez (Michael), and Abby Mollett (Rob); and one
great-grandchild. He was predeceased by his parents; a son, Dennis Bryant;
and a sister, Cora B. Scranton. Friends and family are invited to Red's
Life Celebration on Thursday, December 28, 2006, from 10 a.m. -12 p.m.,
at the United Methodist Church of Wellsboro, Main and Queen Streets, Wellsboro,
PA. Funeral there on Thursday, December 28, 2006, at 12:00 p.m., with the
Rev. Mark Shover officiating. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made in Jesse's name to: Dennis Bryant Memorial Scholarship
Fund, c/o McArthur High School, 6501 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, FL 33024;
or the Broad Acres Health and Rehabilitation Center, Shumway Hill Road,
Wellsboro, PA 16901. Arrangements by Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro,
PA.
BUCHANAN - RUBY SHAW
Ruby L. Ripley Shaw, 86, of the Green Home, Wellsboro, formerly of
Elmira, N.Y., died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2004. Born April 3, 1917 in Dadeville,
Ala., she was the daughter of Charles E. and Elizabeth A. Stephens Buchanan.
Ruby's Life Celebration with Father Joseph J. Manarchuck officiating, will
be private. Burial will be made in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Memorials
may be sent to your favorite charity.
BUCHKO - FLORENCE RANDALL
Florence Buchko Randall, 79, of Mechanicsburg, formerly of Wellsboro,
died Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004 at Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill. Born in
Round Top, near Wellsboro, she was the daughter of Mary Kolesar and Michael
Buchko. She was the widow of Donald L. Randall, who died Dec. 25, 1991.
She was a graduate of Charleston High School, outside of Wellsboro. She
worked as a telephone operator for Commonwealth Telephone Company in Wellsboro
and also at Borden's Auto Parts, Dunham's Department Store, and The Wellsboro
Gazette. She is survived by her son, Theodore Mark Randall and wife, Angela;
daughter, Susan Randall Ellison and husband, William; grandchildren, Jessica
Randall, Mark Randall, Tyler Elison, and Casey Ellison. She is also
survived by her sister, Agnes Buchko of Dallas, Pa.; sister-in-law, Peg
Buchko
of Wellsboro; many nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to
Florence's Life Celebration on Wednesday, Nov. 17 from 6 p.m. t o 8 p.m.
at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home," 139 Main St.,
Wellsboro. Services will be held there Thursday, Nov. 18 at 11 a.m. with
Rev. Albert Leonard officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial
Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Angel
Flight East, 190 W. Germantown Pike, Suite 155, East Norriton, Pa. 19401.
(800) 383-WING.
BUCHKO – Florence Buchko Randall, 79, of Mechanicsburg, formerly of Wellsboro, died Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004 at Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill. Born in Round Top, near Wellsboro, she was the daughter of Mary Kolesar and Michael Buchko. She was the widow of Donald L. Randall, who died Dec. 25, 1991. She was a graduate of Charleston High School, outside of Wellsboro. She worked as a telephone operator for commonwealth Telephone Company in Wellsboro and also at Borden’s Auto Parts, Dunham’s Department Store, and The Wellsboro Gazette. She is survived by her son, Theodore Mark Randall and wife, Angela; daughter, Susan Randall Ellison and husband, William; grandchildren, Jessica Randall, Mark Randall, Tyler Ellison, and Casey Ellison; her sister, Agnes Buchko of Dalla, PA; sister-in-law, Peg Buchko of Wellsboro; many nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to Florence’s Life Celebration on Wednesday, Nov. 17 from 6-8 PM at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main St., Wellsboro. Services will be held there Thursday, Nov. 18 at 11 AM with Rev. Albert Leonard officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Angel Flight East, 190 W. Germantown Pike, Suite 155, East Norriton, PA 19401. (800) 383-WING The Mansfield Gazette, 17 Nov. 2004, p.6A
BUCKINHAM - NINOMIYA Dolores V.
Age 70, of Lincoln Drive, Williamsport, PA, died December 4, 2007 at
Valley View Nursing Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr.
Arthur Ninomiya in 1977. Dolores was born May 7, 1937 in Elkland, PA, the
daughter of the late William and Dorothy Johnson Buckingham. She was a
medical records librarian for Dr. Francis Powers, Divine Providence Hospital
in Williamsport. Dolores was a member of the First United Methodist Church
in Williamsport, and was very active in her church where she served as
secretary and sang in the choir. Surviving are brother, James (Alva) Buckingham,
Coudersport, PA; several cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; two
stepchildren, Arthur and Meesa. She was preceded in death by her parents,
husband and brother, William Buckingham. Friends and family are invited
to Dolores's Life Celebration on Friday, December 7, 2007, from 11:00 a.m.
- 1:00 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro,
PA. Funeral to follow at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Rick Waters of the First
United Methodist Church in Williamsport officiating. Burial in Tioga County
Memorial Gardens. If desired, memorials may be sent in her memory to the
First United Methodist Church, 2 Ross Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 12/6/2007.
BURROWS FRANKLIN R.
Funeral and committal services for Franklin R. Burrows R.D. 1 Tioga
were held at the Kenyon Funeral Home in Elkland, Tuesday afternoon at 2
O’clock.
He was killed in a single car accident on route 49 in Tompkins (Lawrence
Township) Saturday night, April 28th, 1973. He was 28 years
old. The family received callers at the funeral home Monday afternoon
and evening. The Rev. Gary Myer, pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist church,
Tioga, officiated at the services. . Burial was made in Tioga County Memorial
Gardens at Wellsboro. Mr. Burrows was born in Wellsboro on August
22nd, 1944 the son of Ernest and Eloise (Miller) Burrows. He
is survived by the following; wife, the former Martha Mores; daughter,
Paula Marie; sons, Franklin, Jr., Kenneth, Timothy, Scott and Brian, all
at home; father, Ernest Burrows, of Lawrenceville; mother Mrs. Eloise Gardner
of Corning, N.Y.; brother, Ernest, Jr. of Lawrenceville, sisters, Mrs.
William (Shirley) Button of Lawrenceville, Mrs. Robert (Judy) Farr of Lawrenceville;
Mrs. Charles (Iris) Bower of Tioga; Mrs. Arthur (Roxie) Miller of Elmira,
N.Y.’ Mrs. Kenneth (Sandra) Cushing of Tioga and Mrs. Russell (Rose) Neally
of Lawrenceville. Also surviving are; step-brothers, Adam and Anthony
Burrows of Lawrenceville; step-sisters, Kimberly, Kathleen, Christine and
Rebecca Burrows, all of Lawrenceville; paternal grandparents, Mr. And Mrs.
Manuel Burrows of Tioga Junction; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Katherine
Miller of Corning, N.Y., several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
BURROWS - William R. Burrows, 87, formerly of Mansfield, died Friday, March 9, 2007. William was born May 4, 1919 in Tioga, a son of the late Frank W. and Lula Ramdell Burrows. He was the husband of the late Lena Hager Burrows who passed away in 1999. Mr. Burrows was a member of the Cherry Flats Baptist Church, the 55 Plus club and the Middle Ridge Grange. He was formerly employed as a maintenance man for Mansfield University. He is survived by three sons, David W. Burrows of Wellsboro, Russell Burrows of Lakeland, Fla., Jerald Burrows of Mansfield; and seven grandchildren. Viewing was held Tuesday, March 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Wilston Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield. Funeral services were held today, Wednesday, March 14 at the funeral home at 2:30 p.m. with Pastor Keith Paris officiating. Interment will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Mansfield Gazette, March 14, 2007
BUSH - MRS. DOROTHY B. ROUSE
Mrs. Dorothy B. Rouse, 53, of Middlebury Center, RD 2, mother
of Mrs. Mildred Snell, died Saturday, June 30, 1973, in the Soldiers and
Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, shortly after she was admitted.
She was the widow of Andrew Rouse. Mrs. Rouse was born in DuBois on June
9, 1920, a daughter of George and Mildred Harper Bush. Surviving are two
sons, Willard, of Middlebury Center RD 2, and Elmer, of Wellsboro RD 4;
three daughters, Mrs. Mildred Snell, of Williamsport, Mrs. Martha Sutley
and Mrs. Doris Kohler, both of Middlebury Center; five brothers, Harry,
Joseph and Lawrence Bush, all of Corning, NY, Wallace Bush, of Lindley,
NY, and Clifford Bush, of Olean, NY; five sisters, Mrs. Genevieve Losinger
and Mrs. Geraldine Hand, both of Wellsboro RD 4, Mrs. Marjorie Longon,
of Coudersport, Mrs. Beatrice Hurlburt, of Andover, NY, and Mrs. July Williams,
of Corning, and four grandchildren. The funeral was held Monday afternoon
in Wellsboro. Burial was in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.
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