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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. |
| Obituaries | A | M | See Also West Branch Cemetery Listing 1970s |
ABERNATHY – George Robert Abernathy, age 8, son of Mr. & Mrs. James Abernathy of Beaver Dam RD 2, died Saturday March 11, 1961. Survived by parents; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Louise Lawson of Corning; paternal grandparents, James Abernathy, Sr. of Crooked Creek RD 1, and Mrs. Emma Smith of Johnstown, NY; great-grandmother, Mrs. Sarah English of Wellsboro. Funeral was Monday at 2 PM at Johnson & Tussey Funeral Home, Wellsboro, the Rev. John Squires officiating. Burial was in West Branch Cemetery. – Mansfield Advertiser, 15 March 1961, p.4
BARTLE AMY C.
Wellsboro Agitator - January 3, 1934
Mrs. Amy Taylor, aged 89 years, died December 26, at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Brewer, at Little Genesee, N.Y. She is survived by
her daughter and two sons, Homer Taylor, of Endicott, N.Y., and Archie
Taylor, of Galeton. The funeral was held at the Ernest Davis Funeral
Home in Wellsboro; burial in the
West Branch cemetery.
BARTLE HANNAH LUCINDA
Wellsboro Agitator - Aug. 31, 1910
Mrs. Hannah L. Williams died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eli Campbell
Friday morning, at seven o'clock. Mrs. Williams maiden name was Hannah
Lucinda Bartle. She was born at McDonough, Chenango county, N.Y.,
Oct. 19, 1829, and came to Delmar with her parents in 1842. She married
John Hastings, in August, 1847. One child was born to them, Mrs.
Jennie E. Townsend, of Norwich, N.Y., who survives. Later they moved
to Wisconsin, where Mr. Hastings died, in 1863. She married George
Williams Jan. 26, 1871, who died in Arkansas. She came East in 1898
and settled in Delmar and was residing at the home of Mr. Eli Campbell
at the time of her death. Besides her daughter, Mrs. Jennie Townsend,
she is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Emily Wheeler, of Wellsboro, Mrs.
Amy Taylor, of Galeton; Augusta Hastings, of Tiadaghton, and Mrs. Mary
Impson, of West Pike; and numerous friends and relatives. She was
a member of the Presbyterian church, loved and respected by all who knew
her. The funeral was held at the First Baptist church Sunday, Aug.
28th at 2:30 p.m., Rev. Dr. Shaw officiating; burial in the West Branch
Cemetery.
BARTLE - JACOB C. BARTLE, of Stony Fork, died at his home in that place last Friday (Oct. 16, 1903) after a long illness of dropsy, aged 78 years. Mr. Bartle had been a resident of this county for 60 years, coming here from Chenango County, NY, where he was born. He was well and favorably known in this locality, having been engaged in business as a miller, lumberman and farmer. He is survived by six children: Mrs. J. T. Wortendyke, Mrs. W. F. West, Mrs. Henry Mitchell and Mrs. Clinton West, of Delmar; Eli Bartle, of Shippen, and Mrs. C. L. Miller of Addison NY. Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon, Rev. A. C. Straw officiating. Interment in the West Branch cemetery.
BARTLETT
Mrs. Edith M. Berg, 68, of Wellsboro RD 6, died Thursday, Dec. 27,
1973, at her home. She was the widow of Charles Berg. She was born July
20, 1905, in Tioga county, a daughter of Lawrence and Ada Luther Bartlett.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Adamarie Butler, with whom she lived,
Mrs. Joyce Andrew, of Wellsboro RD 3, and Mrs. Jeanne Hunter, of Wellsboro
RD 1; two sons, Larry, of Mansfield RD 1, and Duane, of Wellsboro; two
sisters, Mrs. Ruth Allen, of Wellsboro, and Mrs. Helen Foster, of Osceola;
two brothers, Donald Bartlett, of Wellsboro, and Harry Bartlett, of Mansfield,
and 13 grandchildren. The funeral was held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the
Tussey Funeral Home, 139 Main Street. Burial was in West Branch Cemetery,
Wellsboro RD 6. The Rev. Gordon E. Abrams of Wellsboro, a retired Baptist
minister, officiated.
BERG, DUANE A.
Age 50 of 6 Cherry Street, Wellsboro, PA, Saturday, October 16,
1982. Friends may call at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro,
PA, Monday 7-9 pm. Funeral services will be held there Tuesday 1:30
pm., Mr. Daryl Sherman officiating. Burial West Branch Cemetery.
Family will provide the flowers. Friends may contribute to the charity
of one's choice. Survived by wife, Ardell Doane Berg; one daughter,
Miss Donna Rae Berg at home; one son, Donald D. Berg of Wellsboro, PA;
one brother, Larry Berg of RD 1 Mansfield, PA; three sisters, Mrs. Roger
(Joyce) Andrews of RD 3 Wellsboro, PA, Mrs. Alex (Jeanne) Hunter of RD
1, Wellsboro, PA, Mrs. Clifford (Adamarie) Butler of RD 6 Wellsboro; two
grandchildren; three uncles, two aunts, several nieces and nephews.
He was an employee of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for 16
years and member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehoveh Witnesses, Mansfield, PA.
Mr. and Mrs. Berg observed their 25th wedding anniversary October 11, 1982.
BORDEN JULIAN
Wellsboro Agitator – October 23, 1946
Julian Borden, aged 86 years, of Wilawana, Bradford county, Pa., formerly
of Wellsboro and vicinity, died at the Robert Packer Hospital at Sayre,
Thursday. He is survived by four daughters and three sons, Mrs. Mina
Priset, of Wellsboro; Mrs. Clara Fuller, of Little Marsh; Mrs. Natalie
Hilborn, of Slate Run; Mrs. Imogene Plumley, of Tioga; Carl and Rupert
Borden, of Crookedcreek; Bernard Borden, of Middlebury; 28 grandchildren
and 19 great-grandchildren.
MATTHEW STEVEN BORDEN
Matthew Steven Borden, infant son of James and Carol J. Allen
Borden of RD#1, Morris, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial
Hospital in Wellsboro. He was born Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1987. Surviving, besides
his parents, are a brother, Russell S. Borden, at home; maternal grandfather,
Arnold Allen of Wellsboro; paternal grandfather, Earl W. Borden of Wellsboro;
and paternal grandmother, Margaret Neal of Wellsboro. Graveside services
were held Thursday, Dec. 3, at the West Branch Cemetery. The Rev.
S. Wade Stewart officiated. Arrangements were made by the Tussey-Mosher
Funeral Home in Wellsboro.
HOMER M. CAMPBELL, 78, of Middlebury Center RD 2, died Thursday, Dec. 2, 1976, at Thursday, Dec. 2, 1976, at his home. Born Dec. 15, 1897, in Shippen Twp., Tioga County, he was a son of George and Mary Stone Campbell. He was retired fiom the Wellsboro Division of Corning Glass Works. Mr. Campbell was a member of Wellsboro United Methodist Church, Tioga Lodge 373, F&AM, the Coudersport Consistory, Potter Commandery 69 and Royal Arch Chapter 194. He is survived by his wife, the former Ruth Clark; two daughters Mrs. Brooks E. Nancarrow of Montoursville, RD 2 and Mrs. Ernest Kritzmacher of Fairfield, Ohio; three sons, G. Keith of Kaysville, Utah, Albert H. in Saudi Arabia and Gerald H. of Rohnert Park, California; a brother, Fred of East Aurora, N.Y , a sister, Mrs. Roy Bryant of Erie, 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildien. The funeral was held Mon day at the Tussoy-Funeral Home, Wellsboro with the Rev. William A. Snyder, his pastor officiating. Burial was in West Branch Cemetery. Wellsboro Gazette 12-8-1976
BURTON Charlotte E
Oakden Charlotte E. Age 92, died Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at Founders
Pavilion in Corning, NY. She was born August 5, 1913 in Delmar Township,
PA, the daughter of James and Nina VanVliet Burton. She married Maynard
Oakden on June 26, 1937 in Tuscarora, NY. He predeceased her on November
13, 1994. Charlotte was a housewife, enjoyed crafts and cared for foster
children for over 40 years. She is survived by a son, George Oakden of
Painted Post, NY; a daughter and son-in-law, Leeanna and Richard Baker
of Addison; a granddaughter, Velva J. Scudder; several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a grandson, Vernon Scudder; and five brothers and
sisters. Family and friends are invited to call at Carpenter's Funeral
Homes on Friday, April 28, 2006 from 7 to 9 p.m. A graveside service will
be held at the convenience of the family in West Branch Cemetery, Wellsboro,
PA.
CLARK - MRS. IVA JANE CLARK (Apparently both her own name and
the married alias were Clark)
Mrs. Iva Jane Clark, 82, of Wellsboro RD 2, died Tuesday, Oct. 31,
1972, in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. She was the widow of George
Clark. She was born Aug. 26, 1830, in Delmar Twp, a daughter of Elliott
and Flora Clark. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Eva Knaus, of Wellsboro
RD 2, Mrs. Erminia Lyon, of Wellsboro RD 3, Mrs. Viola Fenton and Mrs.
Margaret Borden, both of Wellsboro RD 1, and Mrs. Doris Proctor, of Corning,
N.Y.; five sons, Fred, Leon, Jesse, Robert and Irvin, all of Wellsboro
RD 1, 37 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. The funeral was held
Friday at Tussey’s, 139 Main Street. Burial was in West Branch Cemetery.
The Rev. Devere Mayo, a Baptist Minister, officiated.
CLARK –LINDA L. CLARK CASE, of Broadway Ave., Elmira, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Saturday, September 6, 2003, at the Arnot-Ogden Medical Center ICU surrounded by her loving family at the age of 57. Born on January 13, 1946 in Wellsboro, PA, Linda was the daughter of Gerald and Lorraine Nobles Clark who have both predeceased her. She was devoted to caring for others as a Licensed Practical Nurse and also worked as a cook in the Tioga Juvenile Detention Center in Wellsboro. Linda attended and was a part of the church family at the first Church of the Nazarene on Broadway in Southport. She loved children and caring for her animals. Linda was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt to those she leaves behind and who greatly miss her. A husband, Paul Case of Savona: a daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Gerald Austin, Wellsboro; a son, Brian Case, FL; two grandchildren, Ryan Austin, age 9, and Cassandra Austin, age 7; sisters and brothers-in-law, Connie and Thomas Bravo, Elmira, Brenda and Howard Estep, Lindley; a brother, Loren Clark, SC; nieces, nephews and friends. Family and friends will be received at the First Church of the Nazaene, 1136 Broadway, Southport, on Thursday, September 11, 2003, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon with the funeral service following visitation in the church at 12 noon. Linda will be interred in West Branch Cemetery, Wellsboro, PA, next to her beloved parents. –Elmira Star Gazette.
LEROY T. ‘ROY’ COLE, Lifelong Wellsboro area resident age 83 of Mansfield, PA died June 16, 1998 at his home. He was the husband of Marian R. Gross Cole, whom he married April 9, 1969. He was the husband of the Marian Root Cole who died in 1967. He was born May 20, 1915 in Wellsboro, PA the son of the late Thomas and Marie Price Cole. He was a lifelong resident of the Wellsboro area. He was a truck driver by the former Rattler Coal Co. for 5 years. He then operated mining machinery for Rattler for 16 years. He was a mechanic and body man for the former Evans Auto, Wellsboro, PA for over 5 years, and then became a mechanic for 28 years for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Wellsboro, PA until he retired in 1977. He was a member of the Middle Ridge United Methodist Church, RR6, Wellsboro, PA and was a member of the former Stony Fork United Methodist Church. He was a 50 year member of the Stony Fork Odd Fellows Lodge #564, a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1147, Wellsboro, PA, member of the following Masonic Bodies: The OSSEA Lodge #317 F. & A.M., Valley of Coudersport Consistory, IREM Temple AAONMS of Wilkes-Barre, PA, and a member of the former Stony Fork Grange and Pamona Grange, Wellsboro, PA. Surviving other that his wife are daughters and sons-in-law, Jean C. and Horace E. Olmstead of Elmira, NY, Joan E. and George K. Bliss of Elmira, NY; grandchildren, Timothy Olmstead of Big Flats, NY, Barry Olmstead of Horseheads, NY, Jody Bliss of Watkins Glen, NY, and Kristen Bliss of Rochester, NY; 7 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA on Thursday, June 18, 1998 from 7:00 – 9:00 PM and again Friday, June 19, 1998 from 10:00 AM until the time of service. A Masonic Service will be held Thursday Evening, June 18, 1998. Funeral Friday,, June 19, 1998 at 11:00 AM, with the Rev. Kermit Schrawder and Rev. Bill Gibson officiating. Burial in West Brach Cemetery. –Elmira Star Gazette.
JAMES COLLINS, 89, Morris, died May 9, 2001, at home. Born July 22, 1911, in Brookland, he was the son of Joseph P. and Lula M. Parson Collins. He was a lifelong resident of Tioga County; was a retired US Army veteran with 20 years of service and former owner of the Morris Restaurant, Morris. Mr. Collins was a member of the Legion Post 167, Morris Run; American Legion, Blossburg; Blossburg VFW; Canton Moose, Canton; OSSEA Lodge #317 F&AM, Wellsboro; Wellsboro Veterans Club, Wellsboro; Arnot Sportsman Club; Hillside Sportsman Club, Blossburg; VFW, Liberty; and a lifetime member of the Morris Fire Company. He was a US Army veteran serving during World War II and the Korean conflict. Surviving are son and daughter-in-law, Robert Lee and Frances Collins, Theodore, AL; daughters and sons-in-law, Phyllis Davis, Morris, Constance and Francis Williams, Morris, Emiline and Frank Sokol, Ulysses and Donna and Lonnie Osgood, Morris; brothers and sister-in-law, John Collins, Elmira, NY and Tom and Blanche Collins, Millport, NY; sister, Anna Black, Corning, NY; 21 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral was held on May 12, at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro with the Rev. Michael J. Sullivan officiating. Members of the OSSEA Lodge #317 F&AM, Wellsboro conducted the Masonic services at the funeral home. Burial was made at West Branch Cemetery with full military honors by members of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, assisted by the US Army National Guard. –Canton Independent Sentinel.
COPP, Mary, Mrs. Arthur A. Perry
Mrs. Mary Copp Perry, age 61 years of 47 Charleston street, Wellsboro,
died at 8:00 Monday evening. She is survived by her husband, Arthur
Perry, and four children, Miles of Corning, William of Lindley, Mrs. Arland
Cole, of Lawrenceville, Albert, of Tiadaghton, and one brother, Harry Copp,
of Clyde, NY, nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was born
at Cherry Flats, Charleston township, Feb. 11, 1877, daughter of the late
D.L. and Subrina Brewster Copp. The funeral will be held this afternoon
at 1 pm at the Evans Funeral Home; burial in the West Branch cemetery.
(Wellsboro Gazette, Feb. 16, 1939, death, 13 Feb 1939)
COSTANZA JOAN BURROUS
Joan of Galeton, PA Age 62, died Saturday, May 20, 2006 in her home.
Born December 15, 1943 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of Anthony
and Carmella Baio Costanza. On November 16, 1963 in Wellsville, NY, she
married Ronald L. Burrous, who survives. She was employed as a nurse's
aide by Cole Manor in Coudersport and served as a volunteer at the Cole
Memorial Hospital. She was a member of the West Pike Baptist Church and
conducted after school youth groups in the Austin area. She was well known
in Galeton for her homemade pizza, Italian bread, and her beautiful flower
bank. Surviving besides her husband are: two sons, Tony Burrous of Elverson,
PA, and David (Wendy) Burrous of Galeton; two daughters, Carmie (fiancé,
Lou Cora) Goodreau of Galeton, and Sarah (Todd) Wagaman of Wellsboro, PA;
four grandchildren, Isaiah Goodreau, Grace Goodreau, Hannah Wagaman and
Silas Wagaman; a sister, Daisy Moore of Grand Island, NY; nieces and nephews;
and canine companions, Miss B and Woofer. She was predeceased by two brothers,
Guy Costanza and Tony Costanza; and a sister, Katherine Popovich. Friends
may call Monday, May 22nd, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Olney Funeral Home
& Cremation Service, Collins Chapel, Galeton, PA. Private family Funeral
Services will be held Tuesday in the West Pike Baptist Church. The Rev.
John Prouty will officiate. Burial will be in West Branch Cemetery, Galeton.
Memorials may be made to Potter County Hospice, Coudersport, PA 16915.
DAVIS Gene L.
70, of Stony Fork Road, Wellsboro, PA, died peacefully at home surrounded
by family on Wednesday, October 24, 2007, following an admirable one year
battle with cancer. Born February 3, 1937, the son of the late Grant and
Ethel Bliss Davis. Survived by his devoted wife, Sarah; daughters, Kathleen
Robinson, Maxine Phillips and Cindy Meixel; four grandchildren, two brothers,
two sisters, three stepdaughters, seven step grandchildren, two step great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Friday, October 26, 2007, from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. Funeral,
Saturday, October 27, 2007, at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Kermit Schrawder officiating.
Burial in West Branch Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made
in Gene's memory to Laurel Health Hospice, 24 Walnut Street, Wellsboro,
PA 16901, or the American Cancer Society, Tioga County Unit, 1948 East
Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 10/25/2007
HENRY K. DAVIS: Henry K. Davis, 78, a resident of Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro, formerly of Stony Fork, died Friday, Dec., 4, at the nursing home. Born June 25, 1909 at Wellsboro, he was the son of Thomas R. and Grace Kimball Davis. He was a retired employee of the Corning Glass Works, former Wellsboro Division, a member of Stony Fork Baptist Church, and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. His wife, the former Joyce Monks, died Oct. 1, 1981. Surviving are a stepson, Charles Jones and wife, Ann-Marie of Williamstown, Maine; a brother, T. Carleton Davis of RD#3, Wellsboro; three sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Carpenter of Ithaca, N.Y., Mrs. Sarah Dugan of Wellsboro and Louise Davis of Montour Falls, N.Y.; two step-grandsons. Brian and Darin; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held today, Dec. 9, at 11 a.m. at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home. The Rev. Timothy Kaiser officiated. Burial was made in West Branch Cemetery, Delmar Township.
DAVIS – John S. Davis, Jr., 32, of West Branch Road, Wellsboro, died Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007 in Erie. He was born Oct. 18, 1974 in Wellsboro, the son of Jean A. Dickinson Dibble and John S. Davis, Sr. He loved to watch the Pittsburgh Steelers, play basketball, lift weights, and go out to the local shooting range. Surviving are his father, John S. Davis, Sr. of Wellsboro; mother Jean A. Dibble of Wellsboro; sons, Dillion Davis, Dakota Davie, both of Erie; daughter, Destanie L. McCafferty of Wellsboro; maternal grandmother, Donna J. Wilson Dickinson of Wellsboro; paternal grandmother, Antionette M. Krystoff Davis of Wellsboro; brothers, James L. Hughes of Comstock, NY, Timothy R. Dibble of Wellsboro, Chad R. Davis of Wellsboro; sister, Kimberly S. Davis of Wellsboro; several aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Donavan R. Dickinson, April 1999; paternal grandfather, Samuel P. Davis, June 1977. Family received friends on Saturday, Sept. 1 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main St., Wellsboro. Funeral service followed at 4 p.m. with Rev. Kermit Shrawder officiating. Burial was in West Branch Cemetery. – Mansfield Gazette, 5 Sept. 2007
WILLIAM J. DORT
Stoneyfork, Aug. 29----William J. Dort died at his home here Friday
morning. Aug. 26, of nervous prostration, age 65 years. He was a son of
Mr. and Mrs. Julius Dort and was born near Stoneyfork, Dec. 17, 185-(maybe
1850, hard to read). On July 28, 1881, he married Miss Francis Anna
McCurdy. In the year 1888 he engaged in the mercantile business at Delmar,
where Mr. S. L. Dengle is now located. He continued in business at that
place for about one year, and after disposing of the store, he with his
brother, Oren A. Dort, engaged in the mercantile business at Stoneyfork.
In February 1900 he sold his interest in the business to his brother, and
engaged in farming. He was a member of the Stoneyfork Grange and was also
secretary of the Stoneyfork lodge, No. 75. N. M. R. He was
a good husband, am affectionate father , a steadfast friend, and a genial
neighbor, always ready to accommodate or aid anyone. He is survived
by his wife, Mrs. Anna Dort, one daughter, Cora, and one son, Torrence,
and one brother Oren A. Dort, all of this place, besides many other relatives
and friends. The bereaved family, have the sympathy of the entire community.
The funeral was held at the First Baptist church Sunday morning, at ten
O'clock. Revs. E. J. Harris and William T. Howells officiating, Rev. Mr.
Howell with prayer and Rev. Mr. Harris with sermon: burial in the West
Branch cemetery. No one could have been taken from us that will be
missed more than William J. Dort. Wellsboro Agitator 8-31-1910
DOUGLAS - Edmund K. Douglas, age 54 of Galeton RD, suddenly, Sunday, January 18, 1981 at home. Friends may call at the Brown funeral Home in Galeton on Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Wednesday 2 p.m. Rev. Walter Potts. Burial in West Branch Cemetery, Galeton RD. Survived by his wife, Irene; two daughters, Miss Penny Douglas at home and Mrs. Ronald [Linda] Yonkin of Galeton, PA; one son, Barry K, at home; mother, Mrs. Theresa Douglas of Pine St., Galeton; one sister, Mrs. Wayne [Eleanor] Burris of Galeton RD; two brothers, Robert Douglas of Galeton and Gordon Douglas of Horseheads, NY. He was a self-employed auto mechanic. He was a veteran of the Korean War; commander of the American Legion Octagon Post 291, Galeton, PA; Galeton Loyal Order of the Moose and VFW. Moose services will be held at the Brown Funeral Home Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Star Gazette [Elmira, NY] 20 January 1981
DREW - KATHLEEN D.G. ROBY
Kathleen Drew Grinnell Roby, 83, a resident of Broad Acres Health and Born
July 17, 1917, in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of Vern and Alma Myers
Drew. She was a retired beautician and had shops in Elmira,
N.Y., and Wellsboro. She was a member of the Webb Mills United
Methodist Church, Webb Mills, N.Y. Preceding her in death was
her husband, Walter Martin Roby, in 1993. Surviving are one son and
daughter-in-law, Ted and Martha Grinnell of Horseheads, N.Y.; two daughters
and son-in-law, Donna and Robert Manchester of Pine City, N.Y., and Kay
Banfield and her friend Dale Sisson of Sayre; three brothers and
sisters-in-law, Raymond and Eloise Drew of Millport, N.Y., Rex and Phyllis
Drew of Horseheads, N.Y., and Jack and Marian Drew of Nazareth; nine grandchildren;
20 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces
and nephews. Calling hours were held Sunday, Nov. 26, at the
Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro. Funeral services were held
there Sunday, Nov. 26, with the Rev. Eugene A. Charsky officiating.
Burial was made at West Branch Cemetery. Memorial donations may be
made to the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association, P.O.
Box 11534, Harrisburg, Pa. 17108.
FORD Emeline "Emma" L
Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA - Wed., Mar. 3, 1909, Pg 3
Mrs. Hiram Tomb, aged 52, died of tuberculosis at her home in Morris
on the 18th ultimo. She resided at Stonyfork up to about a year ago.
She is survived by her husband and one daughter, Mrs. Frank Ryan, of Morris
and one son, Grant, of Slate Run. Her youngest son, Perley aged 22
died of pneumonia a few days before his mother's death. The deceased
had been a member of the Methodist Church for many years. Interment
was made at West Branch Cemetery.
GEARHART
Rev. Silas G. Age 81, of Pinnacle Towers, Wellsboro, PA died August
6, 2001 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of
Mildred E. Wetzel Gearhart whom he married May 29, 1940. He was born March
19, 1920 in Dubois, Clearfield County, PA, the son of the late John P.
and Lillian Postawaite Gearhart. He was a graduate of Practical Bible Training
College, Johnson City, NY and was Ordained in 1945 in the Ministry in the
Indiana County American Baptist Association, Indiana, PA. Before retiring,
he served Community Baptist Churches in the following Pennsylvania communities:
Fairview, Glen Campbell, Cookport, LaJose, Kennedyville, Dexter, Nanticoke,
Scranton, Wilkes-Barre and Stony Fork. Surviving are his Wife; Sons and
Daughters-in-law, John L. and Pat Gearhart, Salem, VA, Ronald G. and Beverly
Gearhart, Cogan Station, PA and E. Keith and Vickie Gearhart, Tualatin,
OR; Sister, Myrtle Kline, Curwensville, PA; 5 Grandchildren, Corey Lynn
(Michael) Thorne, Robin Lynn (Mike) Loe, Timothy L. Gearhart, Eric L. Gearhart
and Jason D. Gearhart; 1 Great Grandson, Kyle N. Thorne; Several Nieces
and Nephews. Friends may call at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main
Street, Wellsboro, PA on Thursday, August 9, 2001 from 1:00 - 2:00 PM.
Funeral to follow at 2:00 P.M. with Dr. Floyd Barackman and Pastor Bradley
Prouty officiating. Burial in West Branch Cemetery.
ALLEN D. GOODREAU, 68, of Wellsboro died November 30, 1989 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. He was born in Kennedyville, PA, the son of Rex and Rose Putnam Goodreau. Among his survivors are his wife, Mercedes Moore Goodreau; daughter, Marilyn Truhlar of Wellsboro; son and daughter-in-law, Gary A. and Sharon Goodreau of Nichols, NY; two grandchildren. He was the retired owner-operator of Goodreau’s Grocery in Wellsboro. Services were held December 3 at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home in Wellsboro with the Rev. C. Wayne Diffendorfer officiating and burial to be in West Branch Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church in Wellsboro. –Elmira Star Gazette.
LYLE M. GOODREAU AGE 68 OF Nichols Street, Wellsboro, Pa. died April 9, 2004 at Soldier and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. He was the husband of Ruth A. Johnson Goodreau whom he married May 19, 1956. Lyle was born September 2, 1934 in Stony Fork, Pa. the son of the late Mark R. and Kathryn M. Stratton Goodreau. He was a graduate of Wellsboro High School and Penn College School of Nursing. Lyle worked for Acme Markets for 37 years and retired in 1990. He also worked at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital for 10 years as an LPN, retiring in 2000. Lyle was a member and Honorary Deacon of the First Baptist Church, Wellsboro, member and Past Master of the Ossea Lodge, 317 F. & A.M., and enjoyed his hobbies, family nursing and vacationing. He also served in the National Guards from 1952-1959. Surviving is his wife; sons and daughters-in-law, Gerald and Dianne Goodreau, and William and Densie Goodreau; daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Donald Wheeler; 11 grandchildren, two brothers and sisters-in-law, Vern and Eileen Goodreau, Greenville, S.C. and H. David and Linda Goodreau, Wellsboro, PA; sisters and brothers-in-law, Rosella and Charles Wilson, Chattanooga, TN, Beverly and Walt Hanson, Wellsboro, and Rogeen Goodreau, Hammondsport, N.Y.; 11 grandchildren, Kayla Goodreau, Alissa Goodreau, Ashley Campbell, Keri Goodreau, Mellissa Goodreau, Brandon Neft, Laura Goodreau, Amanda Neft, Leanne Neft, Samantha Wheeler and Benjamin Wheeler; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by son, Lyle Goodreau, Jr. and a brother, Mark R. Goodreau, Jr. Friends and relatives are invited to Lyle's Life Celebration on Tuesday, April 13, 2004, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home," 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. A Masonic Service will be held at 8:30 p.m. Funeral Wednesday, April 14, 2004, at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, Wellsboro, with Rev. Dr. Jeffrey McCleary officiating. Burial in West Branch Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be sent to the First Baptist Church, 25 Central Ave., Wellsboro, PA or to the American Cancer Society, Tioga County Unit, 948 E. Third Street, Williamsport, PA. –Williamsport Sun-Gazette
GOODREAU
Mark R. Jr. Age 69 of 7 Church Street, Tioga, PA, died Monday, October
8, 2001 at home following a brief illness. Mark was born in Wellsboro,
PA on January 27, 1932, son of Mark and Kathryn (Stratton) Goodreau. Mark
owned and operated Mark's Tire & Battery Service, 10 Queen Street,
Wellsboro, PA for 25 years until recently becoming ill. For 17 years, he
was a member of the Tioga Borough Municipal Authority having served many
years as president, and was a member of the Royal Order of Moose Lodge
#1147. He is survived by his wife, Rogeen Holleran Goodreau; one daughter,
Kathryn; seven sons; Lynn, Kevin, Scott, Glenn, Jason Goodreau of Corning,
NY, Micah Goodreau of Tioga, PA and Seth Goodreau of Tioga, PA; several
grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Mark is also survived by his brothers,
LaVerne of Greenville, SC, Lyle and David, both of Wellsboro, PA; and sisters,
Rosella Wilson of Chatanooga, TN and Beverly Hanson of Wellsboro, PA. Friends
are invited to call on Saturday, October 13, 2001 from 1 to 3 PM at the
Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637
South Main Street, Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will immediately follow
the viewing at 3 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be in West Branch
Cemetery, Delmar, PA. Memorial donations may be made to Guthrie Hospice,
RR1 154, Towanda, PA 18848.
HALL FLORENCE
Mrs. Florence H. Starkweather, 70, of 43 Water Street, died Saturday,
Feb 9, 1974, in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, following a long
illness. She was the widow of Fred Starkweather, Sr. She was born in Pennsylvania
on July 25, 1903 a daughter of Otis and Maude Putman Hall. Mrs. Starkweather
was a member of the Stony Fork United Methodist Church. She was a member
and past noble grand of Marinda Rebekah Lodge 107, Stony Fork. Surviving
are four daughters, Mrs. Jean Stadelmaier and Mrs. Florence Wells, both
of Elmira, NY, Mrs. Frances Johnson, of Wellsboro RD 5, and Mrs. Martha
Spencer, of Levittown; five sons, Fred Jr., of Erin, NY, Wilbur, of Elmira
Heights, NY. Paul and Walter, both of Wellsboro, and Richard, of Middlebury
Center RD 2; a sister, Mrs. Grace Moore, of Wellsburg, NY; a brother, Wilber
Hall of Allentown; a step-brother, Tim Mosher, of Rochester, NY, 16 grandchildren
and seven great-grandchildren. The funeral was held Tuesday at the Spink
Funeral Home, 126 Main Street. Burial was in West Branch Cemetery, Stony
Fork. The Rev. James W. Garthoff, her pastor, officiated.
HALSTEAD CLARA MUNROE, Clara H. (hand written in Halstead)ef. Age, 86, of 73 Pearl Street, Wellsboro, Tuesday September 5th, 1972 at home. Friends are invited to call Thursday 3 – 5 and 7 – 9 p.m., at the Tussey Funeral Home. Funeral there Friday 1:30 p.m. Rev. S. Wade Stewart and Rev. Gordon E. Abrams. Burial West Branch Cemetery. Survived by husband, Edwin J. Munroe; 3 sons, Bernard Munroe of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Morrell Munroe, Wellsboro, Edwin Munroe of Utica, New York; 2 daughters, Mrs. Neva Erickson, Newark, New Jersey, Mrs. Thelma Phelps, Oregon City, Oregon; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; Several nieces and nephews. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Wellsboro for over 50 years, also a member of the Rebekahs.
HITMAN Charles E. Age 81, a guest at Broad Acres Health & Rehabilitation Center, Wellsboro, PA, died Saturday, April 1, 2006, at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. He was the widower of the late Jean Davies and late Cora Bennett Hitman. Mr. Hitman was born March 18, 1925 in Norristown, PA, a son of the late Herman H. and Dorothy Dotts Hitman. He was a retired Security Officer for Global Security and a former Teamster truck driver. A proud veteran, he served in the U.S. Army during WWII and also held memberships in the Odd Fellows, Elkland Moose Lodge, the VFW and the American Legion. Survivors include his sons, Charles Hitman of Wellsboro, Robert (Judy) Hitman of Tioga, David Hitman of Kentucky, Charles (Paula) Simmons of Kentucky, D.J. (Deb) Warriner of Tioga; daughters, Hazel Johnson of Kentucky, Becky (Mike) Cavanaugh of Wellsboro, Rose Dailey (Arnold Cummings) of Delaware, Ina Jayne (Terry Mileouski) of Tioga, Star (Kevin) Penner of Tioga; 23 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; brother, George Hitman of Norristown. In addition to his wives and parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Wayne; and one brother, William. Friends and relatives are invited to attend Mr. Hitman's Life Celebration on Tuesday, April 4th, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. Burial with Military Honors will be private at the West Branch Cemetery. The family suggests contributions in his memory be made to the Tioga Little League, Evergreen Lane, Tioga, PA 16946.
HITMAN – Charles E. Hitman, 81, a guest at Broad Acres Health and Rehabilitation Center, Wellsboro, died Saturday, April 1, 2006 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. He was the widower of the late Jean Davies and the late Cora Bennett Hitman. Hitman was born March 18, 1925 in Norristown, a son of the late Herman H. and Dorothy Dotts Hitman. He was a retired security officer for Global Security and a former teamster truck driver. A proud veteran, he served in the United States Army during World War II and also held memberships in the Odd Fellows, Elkland Moose Lodge, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legiion. Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, Charles Hitman of Wellsboro, Robert (Judy) Hitman of Tioga, David Hitman of Kentucky, Charles (Paula) Simmons of Tioga; daughters and sons-in-law, Hazel Johnson of Kentucky, Becky (Mike) Cavanaugh of Wellsboro, Rose Dailey (Arnold Cummings) of Delaware, Ina Jane (Terry Mileouski) of Tioga, Star (Kevin) Penner of Tioga; 23 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; brother, George Hitman of Norristown. In addition to his wives and parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Wayne, and one brother, William. Friends and relatives were invited to attend his Life Celebration on Tuesday, April 4 and today, Wednesday, April 5 at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro. Services were held following calling hours. Burial with military honors will be private at the West Branch Cemetery. The family suggests contributions in his memory be made to the Tioga Little League, Evergreen Lane, Tioga, PA 16946. – The Mansfield Gazette, 5 April 2006, p.6A
DENNIS R. HORTON
Dennis Robert Horton, 22, of Wellsboro RD 6, died Sunday, June
11, 1972, in the Sunbury Community Hospital following a protracted illness.
He was born Feb. 3, 1950, in Wellsboro, a son of Robert D. and Helen R.
Osborn Horton. Surviving are his parents, of Wellsboro RD 6; three sisters,
Mrs. Dianne Johnston, of Wellsboro RD 4, and Misses Eileen and Laura, both
of Wellsboro RD 6; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Grace McInroy, of Wellsboro,
and his paternal grandfather, Donald Horton, of Wellsboro RD 5. A priviate
funeral was held at 10:30 am Wednesday at Tussey's, 139 Main Street.
Burial was in West Branch Cemetery. The Rev. Roger Kuhns, pastor of Trinity
Lutheran Church, officiated.
HORTON - AUSTIN Verna M. (Horton)
Age 94, of Henrietta, NY, formerly of Painted Post, Lindley, NY and
Wellsboro, PA, died on Wednesday, December 5, 2007, at Strong Memorial
Hospital in Rochester, NY. She was the wife of the late Adrian L. Austin
whom she married October 3, 1940. Verna was born February 21, 1913 in Tioga
County, PA, the daughter of the late Ervin S. and Minnie A. (Creeley) Horton.
Verna and Adrian owned and operated a gas station and grocery store in
Lindley, NY from 1950 - 1967. She was formerly employed by Corning Glass
in Wellsboro and as a housekeeper prior to her marriage October 3, 1940.
She attended the East Lawrence Baptist Church, was named Lindley Heritage
Days Citizen of the year in 2002, was a member of the Lindley Senior Citizens
Club, past member of the Wally Byam Airstream Club, a charter member of
the Lindley-Presho Fireman's Auxiliary, an honorary member of the Corning
area Gem & Mineral Club, and former member of the Rebecca's in Wellsboro.
She was a member of the Women's Bowling Congress and was actively bowling
in her 80's. She enjoyed her geraniums/violets, gardening, crocheting,
knitting, and crafts. She was a wonderful, loving mother, grandmother,
and great-grandmother who forged a special bond with her family and also
with the community. Verna is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Lawrence
and Christina Austin of Colorado; two daughters and sons-in-law, Virginia
and Paul Doud of Lawrenceville, PA and Joyce and Robert Shutts of Henrietta,
NY; six grandchildren, Stephen (Beverly) Young, Dean (Cyndi) Young, Christopher
Austin, Richard (Eliazer) Austin, David (Carolyn) Doud, Michelle (Rusty)
Clark; eleven great-grandchildren, Shane, Jack, and Harry Young, Skyler,
Richard, and Adrian Austin, Allison, Alex, Ashleigh, and Victoria Clark,
and Kaitlyn Doud. Also surviving are two stepgrandchildren, Laura (Rick)
Gilbert, Leslie Shutts; and two step great-grandchildren, Megan and Daryl
Croft; as well as several nieces, nephews, and a host of special friends.
She is also survived by stepsister, Marian Townsend; sister-in-law, Onolea
Opp; and brother-in-law, James Spatol. She was preceded in death by her
husband; three great-grandchildren, Angela, Benjamin, and Christopher Young;
two brothers and sisters-in-law, Hugh K. (Anna) Horton, Cleave E. (Lucile,
Mamie) Horton; and an infant sister. Family and friends are invited to
call Thursday, December 13, 2007, from 2 - 4 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit
Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield,
PA and on Friday, December 14, 2007, from 12:30 to 1 p.m. at the East Lawrence
Baptist Church, E. Lawrence Rd., Lawrenceville, PA. The Funeral Service
will follow Friday at 1 p.m. at the church with the Pastor G. Victor Perry
officiating. Burial will be in West Branch Cemetery, Wellsboro, PA. In
lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lindley Sr.
Citizens c/o Fern Harrington, 9601 Tannery Creek Rd., Corning, NY 14830,
the Lindley-Presho Fire Department, c/o Harold Semple, 1042 River Rd.,
Lindley, NY 14858, or the East Lawrence Baptist Church Memorial Fund, 57
Cross Rd., Lawrenceville, PA 16929. Published in the Star-Gazette
from 12/7/2007 - 12/11/2007.
HOUGHTON CHARLES
Wellsboro Agitator – June 2, 1909
Mr. Chas. Houghton, a lifelong resident of this place, died at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. Daniel Smith, at Roseville, last Tuesday
morning. The remains were brought here Thursday. The funeral
was held in the Baptist church at 3 o’clock, Rev. C. G. Langford, of Wellsboro,
officiating. Mr. Houghton served as a soldier in the U. S. Army during
the civil war, and for many years conducted a wagon making and repair shop
in this place. He was a member of the Baptist church and for several
years served at Justice of the Peace in Delmar township. He is survived
by three brothers, Thomas Houghton, of Stonyfork, Mr. Sylvester Houghton,
of Wellsboro, and Mr. Edwin Houghton, of Elmira. Three daughters,
Mrs. Geo. Berry, of Jackson Summit, Mr. Wm. Mitchell, of Tioga, and Mrs.
Daniel Smith, of Roseville, and one son, Mr. Clarence Houghton, of Jersey
Shore, also survive him.
HOUSEL - MRS. ALICE TOWNSEND, Young
Wellsboro Woman Succumbs Wellsboro Gazette January 31, 1935 submitted by
Kelly Kimball
Mrs. Alice Townsend, 26, wife of Erferd (sp?) Townsend, of Wellsboro,
RD 6, died at the Blossburg State Hospital Thursday morning after a brief
illness. Mrs. Townsend was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Housel, formerly
of Wellsboro. She is survived by her husband, a daughter, Winifred, at
home; her father, who resided in Elmira and the following brothers; Edward,
of Elmira, Harry, in the CCC Camp at Dix Run; Claude, of Brownlee; Frank
of Charleston; Roy, of Delmar; and Hugh, of Ft. Hancock, N.J. The funeral
was held at the Evans funeral home Sunday, the Rev. Peter Hoogendam, pastor
of the Full Gospel Church of Wellsboro officiating; burial in the West
Branch cemetery. Mrs. Townsend was an active member of the Stonyfork Grange.
HURLBURT Alice E.
Wellsboro Agitator - December 1, 1943
Mrs. Alice E. Taylor, aged 88 years, of Delmar, died Sunday evening,
Nov. 28, at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Charlotte Warriner,
Wellsboro, R.D. 5. She was born Sept. 19, 1855, at Sunderlinville,
Potter county, daughter of Edward and Eliza Gowers Hurlburt. She
was the widow of Uri Taylor. She is survived by a son, Delos Taylor,
five grandchildren, Mrs. Hilda Gitchell, of Portland, Oregon; Wayne Borden,
of Wellsboro R. D. 5, Mrs. Charlotte Warriner, of R. D. 5, Waymon
Borden, of Wellsboro, and Ralph Borden, of Portland, Oregon, 17 great grandchildren,
and two great -great grandchildren. The funeral will be held today
at 2 p.m., at the Bastian Funeral Home in Wellsboro, Rev. G. W. Doane,
officiating; burial in the West Branch cemetery. (Note:
Alice was also married to Andrew S. Taylor who died in 1882. She
married Uri S. Taylor on April 12, 1898.)
CAROLYN E. JONES
Miss Carolyn E. Jones, age 64 of R. D. 1, Wellsboro, died on Sunday
September 5, 1976 at Age Haven in Wellsboro. She was born April 17,
1912 in South Delmar Township, the daughter of Walter and Leora Knapp Jones.
She was a secretary for the public assistance office in Wellsboro forr
33 years. She was a member of the Coolidge Hollow United Methodist
Church, a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and a member of the Stony
Fork Grange. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Mildred Marshall of
R. D. 1, Wellsboro and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services
were held on Wednesday, September 8 at 1:30 p.m. at the Tussey Funeral
Home with Rev. John J. Dromazos officiating. Burial in West Branch
Cemetery.
KEMP
The Honorable Robert M. Age 80, of Stony Fork School House Road, Wellsboro,
PA, died Sunday, January 23, 2005, in Naples, FL. He was the husband of
Eleanor Traver Kemp, whom he married June 5, 1993. He was predeceased by
his first wife, Dorcas Lawton Kemp, on September 14, 1992. Bob was born
September 17, 1924 in Farmington Township, the son of the late Roscoe and
Crena Chilson Kemp. He was a graduate of Lawrenceville High School, Williamsport
VoTech, Mansfield State Teachers College, Class of "1949," and Dickinson
Law School, Carlisle, PA. He started his legal career with Attorney Emory
Rockwell before starting his own Law Firm. He was District Attorney of
Tioga County for three terms, and retired as President Judge of Tioga County
after serving two terms. Even after retirement, he was assigned as President
Judge for various counties. Bob was a member of the Friendship Lodge #247
F. & A.M., Mansfield, PA, 50-year member of Irem Temple Shrine, Wilkes-Barre,
PA, the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Tioga County Bar Association,
Tyoga Country Club, Williamsport Consistory, and numerous other civic and
sportsman clubs. He also served on the Board of the Horace Packer Foundation.
He was an Army veteran during World War II, and attended the 50th Anniversary
of the Anzio Invasion and received the France Croux De Guene Medallion.
Surviving are his wife; daughter, Bernice A. Superko, Wellsboro; stepdaughter,
Louise Duran, Winslow, AZ; stepson and wife, Harold and Nancy Seber, Gilbert,
AZ; two grandchildren, Marcia Bartlett, Inwood, WV, and Major Martin (Sarah)
Bartlett, Oceanside, CA; four great-grandchildren, Meg, Zac, Becca and
Adrian; one step grandchild, Danielle Duran, Winslow, AZ; sister and brother-in-law,
Lorenza "Ren" and Carlton Davis, Wellsboro; brother and sister-in-law,
David and Grace Kemp, Nelson, PA; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Edgar
"Lloyd" and Linda Lawton, Mansfield, PA; several nieces and nephews. He
was also preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Kemp. Friends and relatives
are invited to Bob's Life Celebration on Friday, January 28, 2005, from
2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home,
a "Life Celebration Home," 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. Funeral to be
held Saturday, January 29, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian
Church, 130 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, with Rev. Dr. Robert K. Greer and
Rev. William Lusk officiating. Burial in West Branch Cemetery. Family will
provide the flowers. If desired, memorials may be sent in his memory to
the Alzheimer's Association, 3544 N. Progress Avenue, Suite 205, Harrisburg,
PA 17710, the American Cancer Association, Tioga County Unit, 948 East
Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, The Green Free Library, 134 Main
Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901, or to the Hamilton-Gibson Productions, c/o
Thomas Putnam, 29 Water Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901.
KENNEDY - MRS. INEZ K. MASKER
Mrs. Inez K. Masker, 88, of 144 Main Street, died Wednesday,
June 13, 1973, in the Hash Convalescent Home following a lengthy illness.
She was the widow of John Martin Masker. Born April 18, 1885, in Tioga
County, she was a daughter of Noble and Nellie Johnson Kennedy. Surviving
are a son, Voyle E., of Elmira, NY; three sisters, Mrs. Nina Parsons, of
Newportville, Mrs. Ruby Campbell, of Slate Run, and Mrs. Genevieve Matson,
of Bradford; nine grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Masker lived with a granddaughter, Mrs. Joyce Brambilla. The funeral
was held on Friday at Spink's, 126 Main Street. Burial was in West
Branch Cemetery. The Rev. George J. Niles, pastor of Stony Fork Baptist
Church, officiated.
KENNEDY INEZ K MASKER
Mrs. Inez K., age 88 of 144 Main St., Wellsboro, Wednesday, June 13,
1973 at the Hash Nursing Home following a long illness. Friends may call
at the Spink Funeral Home, 126 Main St., Wellsboro, Thursday 7 to 9 p.m.
Funeral there Friday at 11 a.m., the Rev. George J. Niles. Burial West
Branch Cemetery. Survived by son, Voyle E. Masker of Elmira; granddaughters,
Mrs. Joyce Brambilla of Wellsboro, Mrs. Jane Musto of Millerton, Pa., Mrs.
Beverly Altilio of Pine City, Mrs. Nancy VanNess of Elmira, Mrs. Eunice
Lipkoske of Elmira; grandsons, Robert Masker, David Masker, Terry Masker,
all of Elmira, Mitchell Masker of Martinsburg, W.Va,.; 28 great-grandchildren;
two great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Mrs. Nina Parsons of New Portville,
Pa., Mrs. Ruby Campbell of Slate Run, Pa., Mrs. Genevieve Matson of Bradford,
Pa., Mrs. Masker was born in Tioga County PA. on April 18, 1885 a daughter
of Noble and Nellie Johnson Kennedy. She was the widow of the late John
Martin Masker.
KLOPP - MRS. BLANCHE BURTON
Blanche Burton, 70, of 914 Spring St., Moosic, formerly of Wellsboro
and Williamsport, died Thursday, Aug. 13, 1987, in Taylor Nursing Center,
Taylor. Her husband, John Burton, died in 1960. She had retired from
the housekeeping department of Mercy Hospital, Scranton. Born in DuBoistown,
she was a daughter of Lester and Nellie Rohland Klopp. Surviving are three
sons, Jack Beirman, of Katy, Texas, David Burton, of Clarks Summit, and
Gary Burton, of Newton, Lackawanna County; seven daughters, Mrs. Margaret
Slusser, of Exeter, Luzerne County, Mrs. Judith Gulla, of Pittston, Mrs.
Diane Sarber, of Olean, NY, Mrs. Elizabeth Ryan, of Erie, Mrs. Audrey Jimenez,
of Wellington, Ohio, Mrs. Linda Duda, of Moosic, and Mrs. Susan Dudeczka,
of Lititz; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Bergey and Mrs. Ruth Fuller, both
of South Williamsport; 34 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
The funeral was held Sunday at the Davis Funeral Home, Taylor, with the
Rev. Edwin Martin, pastor of Taylor United Methodist Church, officiating.
Burial will be in Wilkes-Barre at the convenience of the family.
KNOWLTON George Orton
Westfield Free Press – November 23, 1922
George Orton Knowlton, aged 76, of Stonyfork died at Blossburg Hospital.
Funeral was held Friday. Internment in West Branch cemetery.
He was born October 3, 1846 in Lake County, Illinois. Married to
Sarah Willard in 1873. She survives with their 6 children, Ray W.
Knowlton of Wellsboro, RD, Mrs. Lulu B. Hyler of Troupsburg, NY., Chester
H. Knowlton of Stonyfork, Miss Nora M. Knowlton of Gorham, NY, and Mrs.
Beulah Welherbee of Wellsboro; 2 sisters, Mrs. Lydia Playfoot of Horseheads,
NY and Mrs. Phoebe Sherman, of Delmar; 4 brothers Herbert of Westfield,
Eugene, Julian, and Frank Knowlton of Delmar.
LATTIMER – Rev. Kent J. Lattimer, age 87, of Heritage Village, Gerry, formerly of North Ft. Meyers, FL, and Galeton, PA, died Wednesday. October 6, 2004, at the Health Care Center, Gerry. Born January 22, 1917, in Sabinsville, PA, he is the son of the late Benjamin James and Grace Kent Lattimer. He was a 1936 graduate of Sabinsville High School and through home correspondence courses, entered the ministry of the Free Methodist Church of North America, in November of 1940, and was Pastor of various churches in the Susquehanna Conference, including, Towanda, PA, Fulton, Geneva, Alton, and twice at Elmira, retiring in 1985. He was a member of the Susquehanna Conference of the Free Methodist Church, and loved people. Surviving is his wife of 14 years, Beatrice Hessler Crowell Lattimer, who he married, August 5, 1988; a daughter, Rachel Wojtylak of Churchville; two sons, Rev. Paul K. Lattimer of Rock Hill, SC, Bruce Lattimer of Ennis, TX; 7 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one step daughter, Beatrice K. Curtis of Lewiston, PA; three step sons, David Crowell of Penfield, Donald Crowell of Lott, TX, James Crowell of N. Syracuse; and numerous step grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a sister, Kathryn Griffin of Middlebury Center, PA. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Ruth VanSteamburg Lattimer, who he married June 13, 1942 and who died January 17, 1987, and a sister, Shirley Yeager. The funeral service will be held at 2 PM, Saturday, in Gerry Free Methodist Church, Church St. Gerry, with Rev. H. Robert Mitchell, Pastor officiating. Burial in West Branch Cemetery, Galeton, PA. Visitation 7-9 PM, Friday, in Jordan Funeral Home, Sinclairville and one hour prior to the service at church. – Elmira Star-Gazette, 8 Oct. 2004
LUDINGTON
Ludington, Burt D-71, of Sylvania, died suddenly Sunday afternoon.
(1949) He is survived by his wife, Inez Clark Ludington; one stepson, Robert
Hess of Williamsport; stepdaughter, Mrs. Lillian Land and one step granddaughter,
Margaret Louise Lane of Erie; one brother, William Ludington of Wellsboro;
a sister, Mrs. Rosetta Bucknell of Rochester, NY; several nieces and nephews.
The body is at the Soper and Vickery Funeral Home, Troy where funeral will
be held Wednesday. Rev. Samuel Regester will officiate with burial in West
Branch Cemetery, West Branch, Pa.
LYON - CLARA B. WARRINER
Clara B. Warriner, 95, of RR3, Wellsboro, died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2004
at Broad Acres Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born Aug. 29, 1908 in
Delmar Township, she was the daughter of the late Orra and Abbie Knowlton
Lyon. She was the wife of the late Edwin D. Warriner who died April 18,
1973. She was a housewife and member of the Stony Fork Rebekah Lodge 107.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Carolyn Harold in 1999. Surviving
are daughter, Jane Clark of Wellsboro; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert
and Barbara Warriner of Austin, Eugene Warriner, Duane and Darlene Warriner,
Maylan and Karen Warriner, all of Wellsboro; 14 grandchildren; 30 great
grandchildren; five great great grandchildren; one step-grandson; one step
granddaughter; two step-great granddaughters; two step-great grandsons.
Friends and relatives were invited to Clara's Life Celebration on Tuesday,
Feb. 24 at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home," Wellsboro.
Services were held there on Wednesday, Feb. 25 with Pastor Dennis Crumb
officiating. Burial will be made in West Branch Cemetery. Memorials may
be sent to a charity of one's choice.
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