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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. |
JACOBSON
Charles F., Sr. Age 88, of Wellsboro, PA, and formerly of Kingston
and Swoyersville, PA, died in the Green Home, Wellsboro, PA, on January
19, 2007 after a long battle with lung problems. Born on August 28, 1918
in Wilkes-Barre, PA, he was the son of the late Charles B. Jacobson and
Clara Nunemacher. He was predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Gladys Noss
Jacobson on November 25, 2001; and a sister, Ruth Jacobson Pliescott. He
is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Charles F. Jacobson, Jr.
(Karen) of Covington, PA, and Ronald S., Sr. (Donna) of Odessa, FL. He
is also survived by grandchildren, Michelle Jacobson Steen (Jeffrey) of
Danbury, CT, R. Scott Jacobson, Jr., Brian Jacobson, and Matthew Jacobson,
all of Odessa, FL; and one great-grandchild. He is also survived by his
sister, Charlotte Jacobson Hughes of Macungie; and nieces and nephews,
Gale (Morey) James of Allentown, PA, Elwood Pliescott, Carol (Lee) Dodson,
and Faye (Wayne) Castle of Cambridge, MD. Charlie was a member of Holy
Trinity Lutheran Church in Kingston, PA, serving on the Board of Elders
as Sunday School Superintendent and also as Choir Director for 13 years.
He was subsequently a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Shavertown,
PA, and First Presbyterian Church in Wellsboro. Charlie served in the United
States Army during WWII, building landing strips in the Canary Islands
and West Africa. He was a welder for Ostrander Iron Works in Kingston for
many years. He also owned a service station in Kingston, and retired from
Mahaffey Oil and Prime Supply in Kingston in 1980. He and his wife, Gladys,
moved to Wellsboro in May of 1996. Charlie was a reading volunteer at the
Green Home and a reading helper at Trinity Lutheran School in Wellsboro
until his health made it impossible to continue. His extraordinary loyalty
to his wife characterized his entire life. Charlie's Life Celebration will
be held at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home on Thursday, January 25, from
7-9 p.m. and Friday, January 26, from 10-11 a.m. A funeral service will
be held there at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 26. Rev. Dr. Robert K. Greer
and Rev. Peter Devantier will officiate. Interment will be in the Wellsboro
Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to the Music Memorial Fund of the First Presbyterian Church,
130 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901.
JELLIFF - ANNIE M. BOYDEN [SRGP 84058]
The Wellsboro Agitator - Thursday, 23 Nov 1961
Mrs. Annie M. Boyden, 78, of Kendall, N. Y., formerly of Wellsboro,
widow of Dana Boyden, died Wednesday, November 15, 1961, at the Brockport
Hospital, Brockport, N. Y. She was born April 3 1883, in Richmond Township,
the daughter of James and Permilia Jaquish Jelliff. She was a member of
the Wesleyan Methodist Church in Wellsboro. Surviving are two sons, Elvin
D., Wellsboro and Paul R. of Kendall; a daughter, Miss Erma, also of Kendall;
a sister, Mrs. Rose Van Druff, Covington; eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
The Rev. Donald Keller, her pastor, officiated at services Saturday in
Wellsboro at the Funeral Home at 139 Main Street. Burial was in Wellsboro
Cemetery.
John G. JENKINS Former Deputy Sheriff Succumbs
John Griffith Jenkins, 76, of 22 Nichols St., Wellsboro, former Tioga
County deputy sheriff and turnkey died Friday in Wellsboro following an
extended illness. A 50-year member of Blossburg Lodge No. 350 F&AM,
Mr. Jenkins was well known in Masonic circles. Mr. Jenkins was born June
28, 1896, in Morris Run, the son of John G. and Sara Parsell Jenkins. His
wife is the former Cora Davenport of Wellsboro. Surviving in addition to
his wife are; a daughter, Mrs. Edgar A. Carlson of Blossburg; two sisters,
Mrs. Hannah Martin of Covington, and Mrs. Elizabeth Bogart of Blossburg;
three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were
held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Tussey Funeral Home with the Rev. S. Wade
Stewart officiating. Burial was in Wellsboro Cemetery, Blossburg Lodge
members conducted memorial services at the funeral home.
DAVID F. JOHNS
David F. Johns, 64, of Elkland, died Saturday, March 25, 1972, in the
Blossburg State Hospital. He was born August 18, 1907, a son of Charles
and Mary Johns, Mr. Johns was a retired em-ploye of Corning Glass Works,
Corning, N.Y. Surviving are three sons, Robert, of Painted Post, N.Y.,
Charles, of Rose Valley, Tioga County, and Jack, of Elkland; six daughters,
Mrs. Esther Mann, of Lawrenceville, Mrs. Rose Fulghun, of Sanford, Fla.,
Mrs. Betty Swarthout, of Bea-ver Dams, N.Y., Mrs. Anna-belle Neal, of Tioga,
Mrs. Eve-lyn White, of Lindley, N.Y., Miss Donna Johns, also of Elkland;
two brothers, William and Berman Johns, both of Galeton; two sisters, Mrs.
Eva Leach, of Rochester, N.Y., and Mrs. Lenora Hess, of Addison, N.Y.,
and 24 grandchildren. The funeral was held on Wed-nesday at Tussey’s, 139
Main Street, Wellsboro. Burial was in Wellsboro Cemetery. The Rev. Neal
Cole, pastor of the Niles Valley Methodist Church, officiated.
JOHNSON - Alta Evelyn Frisk, 99, of Woodbrook Assisted Living, Elmira, N.Y., formerly of Wellsboro, died Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, at the Arnot-Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, NY. Born Jan. 2, 1910, in Wellsboro, Alta attended the Elmira Schools. Alta was affiliated with the Sayre Christian Church, Sayre, and she enjoyed working among her flowers. Alta's life was deeply devoted to her family and home. Surviving are, her children, Allan R. Frisk and his wife, Janet Frisk of Sayre, Maysie F. Good-reau and her husband, Eugene Goodreau of Rochester, N.Y.; four grandchildren, Cynthia (Good-reau) Rich and her husband, Michael Rich, James Goodreau and his wife, Sueann Goodreau; Colleen (Frisk) Warren and her husband, Todd Warren; Timothy Frisk and his wife, Deborah Frisk; eight great grandchildren; two nieces, Mary Lou Tryon, Nancy Braender; and a nephew, Richard Johnson. Alta was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond O. Frisk; her brothers, Milford Johnson, Milon Johnson; her sisters, Melissa Hamm and Ruth Kennedy. A memorial service will be held Saturday Oct. 17, at 11 a.m. at the Wellsboro United Methodist Church with the Rev. James Donahoo, Pastor of the Sayre Christian Church, officiating. There are no calling hours. Interment will be in the Wellsboro Cemetery, Wellsboro. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Woodbrook Living Center Foundation, 1250 Maple Ave., Elmira, N.Y. 14904 in Alta Evelyn Frisk's memory. Arrangements are under the direction of the Alteri-Bowen Funeral Home 314 Desmond St., Sayre. Published in The Wellsboro Gazette from October 9 to October 20, 2009
JOHNSON - TUSSEY
Beverly L. (Betty) Age 85, of Country Terrace, Wellsboro, PA, died
September 12, 2005 at Broad Acres Health and Rehabilitation Center. She
was the wife of William H. Tussey, who died April 10, 1995. Betty was born
December 15, 1919 in Wellsboro, PA, the daughter of the late Anon C. and
Lauraett Butler Johnson. She was a graduate of Wellsboro High School and
Elmira Beauty School, Elmira, N.Y. Betty was a member of the Wellsboro
United Methodist Church, Wellsboro, PA, and over fifty year member of the
Mary Wells Chapter, #452 O.E.S., Wellsboro. Surviving are daughter, Karen
Tussey, Country Terrace; son and daughter-in-law, Jay (Pauline) Tussey,
Bath, NY; three nephews and four nieces; several grandnieces and nephews.
Friends and relatives are invited to Betty's Life Celebration on Thursday,
September 15, 2005, from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home,
139 Main Street, Wellsboro. Funeral to follow at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor
Mark Shover officiating. Burial in Wellsboro Cemetery. If desired, memorials
may be sent to the Wellsboro United Methodist Church, Main and Queen Streets,
Wellsboro, PA. 16901.
JOHNSON - CHERI L. INGERICK
Cheri L. Ingerick, 31, of RD#6, Wellsboro, died Wednesday, Sept. 2,
1987, at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born Aug.
29, 1956, she was the daughter of Philip and Joan Comfort Johnson of Wellsboro.
She was employed in the purchasing department of GTE Products Corp., in
Wellsboro. She is survived by her parents; her fiancé, Sam Bellinger;
sister, Mrs. Debbie Covert of RD#5, Wellsboro; grandmother, Mrs. Myrtle
Comfort of Wellsboro; grandparents, John and Beatrice Huff of Corning,
N.Y.; two nephews, and several aunts and uncles. Friends called at the
Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home in Wellsboro, Friday, Sept. 4, where a private
family funeral service was conducted Saturday, Sept. 5. The Rev. S. Wade
Stewart officiated. Burial was made in the Wellsboro Cemetery. The family
provided flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wellsboro Lions
Club; the Leader Dogs for the Blind, 1039 South Rochester Road, Rochester,
MI 48063; or to the American Diabetes Association.
JOHNSON - MORROW
Elizabeth (Betty) L. Age 91, formerly of R.D. 5 Wellsboro, PA, died
November 16, 2005 in Tucson, Arizona. She was the wife of the late Weller
Morrow who died in 1961. Betty was born March 9, 1914 in Wellsboro, PA,
the daughter of the late Robert and Mayme Lindsey Johnson. She was a graduate
of Mansfield State College with a BS Degree in Secondary English. She was
a school teacher at Wellsboro Area School District and taught English and
Reading at Wellsboro Junior High, retiring in 1987 after 50 years of service.
Betty was a member of the Wellsboro United Methodist Church. Surviving
are son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Nancy Morrow, Oro Valley, Arizona;
granddaughters, Kathryn E. Finkenstadt, Ridgewood, NJ, and Megan A. Morrow,
Santa Monica, CA; great-granddaughters, Nicole E. Finkenstadt and Kendall
G. Finkenstadt, both of Ridgewood, NJ. She was preceded in death by a sister
and brother-in-law, Lenore (Noddy) and Stanley Bujno. Friends and family
are invited to Betty's Life Celebration on Sunday, November 20, 2005, from
1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro,
PA. Funeral to follow at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Mark Shover officiating. Burial
will be private at Wellsboro Cemetery.
JOHNSTON - CLARK
June J. (Johnston) Age 88, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Tuesday, September
13, 2005. She was born on August 23, 1917 in Verone, PA, a daughter of
the late Howard and Bernice (Wilhelm) Johnston. She was the widow of Elmer
Clark. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2005,
at 11 a.m. at the Wellsboro Cemetery with Robert Wilcox, Sr. officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Laurel Home Health & Hospice,
24 Walnut St., Wellsboro, PA 16901. Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton
Funeral Home, Inc., Wellsboro, PA.
JONES - MRS. MARION E. MUDGE
MANSFIELD--Mrs. Marion E. Mudge, 73, of Mansfield RD 2, died
Friday, Feb. 9, 1979, at her home. She was the widow of Emory Mudge,
former Tioga County surveyor. She was born August 4, 1905, in Liberty,
the daughter of Richard and Clara Marquadt Jones. She was a member of the
Mansfield Methodist Church. Mrs. Mudge was a member of the Friendly Circle,
Mansfield, the Eastern Star Twilight Chapter, Mansfield, the Lookout Club
and the Over-55 club. She was a member of the North Elk Run Grange and
the state and national granges. She was a 7th degree member of the
Tioga County grange. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Wilber Wetherbee
and Mrs. Nathan Sheer, both of Wellsboro, Mrs. Verna Randall, of Mansfield,
and Mrs. Charles Hackett, of Horseheads, NY; two sons, Dr. John E., of
Farmington, Maine, and Richard M. Ingerick, of Wellsboro; two half brothers,
Clayton Roupp, of Gillett, and Clarence Roupp, of Horseheads, NY; three
half sisters, Mrs. Bertha Ostrander, of Troy, Mrs. Dean Gregory, of Morris
RD, and Mrs. Arnold Clark, of Wellsboro, 28 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 1 pm Monday at Kuhl's, 139 Main Street. Burial
will be in Wellsboro Cemetery. The Rev. David L. Weaver, her pastor, will
officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 5 pm Sunday.
KANE - NAOMI GRACE LUNDGREN
The Wellsboro Agitator - Thursday, 26 Jul 1956
MRS. ARTHUR L. LUNDGREN
Mrs. Naomi Grace Lundgren, 43, Wellsboro RD 6, died Monday at the Robert
Packer Hospital in Sayre, following a lengthy illness. She was born March
6, 1913 in Wellsboro, the daughter of William and Susie Torpy Kane. Mrs.
Lundgren was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. She is survived by
her husband, Arthur L.; one daughter, Donna Lee, at home; three sisters
Mrs. Gladys Rice of Middlebury, Mrs. Anna Collins of Wellsboro, and Mrs.
Ellen McMullen of Newark Valley, N,Y.; and two brothers, William Kane of
Crooked Creek, and Walter of Wellsboro RD 4. Funeral services were held
Wednesday at 2 p.m. Rev. Harry T. Frownfelter officiated, and burial was
in Wellsboro Cemetery.
KANE WALTER A.
The Wellsboro Gazette - Thursday, 3 Jun 1965
Walter A. Kane, 46, of Wellsboro, RD 4, died Sunday, May 30, 1965 at
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. Survived by wife, Marie Ferguson
Kane; sons, Gary of Wellsboro, Walter Jr., John and Richard, all at home;
daughter Mrs. Sarah Conrad of Wellsboro RD 4; Mrs. Joan Martin of Wellsboro;
Sisters, Mrs. Gladys Rice of Middlebury Center, Mrs. Anna Collins of Wellsboro;
brother William J. of Crooked Creek; four grandchildren. He was a
veteran of World War II. Funeral was Wednesday at the Johnson & Tussey
Funeral Home, the Rev. George Niles officiating, with burial in Wellsboro
Cemetery.
KANE WILLIAM FRANCIS
The Wellsboro Gazette - 4 Nov 1937, p. 7
William L. [sic] Kane
Marsh Creek -- William L. [sic] Kane, 62, widely know proprietor of
a filling station on U. S. Route 6, near here died following a heart attack
Thursday morning.
He is survived by his wife, the former Susan L. Torpy, and the following
children: William and Leon, of Middlebury; Mrs. Ellen McMullen, of Endicott;
Mrs. Anna Collins, of Wellsboro, and Naomi and Walter, at home.
KANE WILLIAM JOHN
The Wellsboro Gazette - Wednesday, 4 Aug 1976, p. 11
William John Kane, age 67, of R.D. 3 Wellsboro, died suddenly, Sunday,
August 1, 1976 at his home. Funeral services were held at the Tussey Funeral
Home Tuesday with Rev. John J. Dromazos officiating. Burial in Wellsboro
Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Whitneyville United Methodist
Church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Eunice Kane; one daughter, Karen
Michele of Williamsport, one son, Michael William of R.D. 3 Wellsboro;
sisters, Mrs. Gladys Rice of Middlebury Center; Mrs. Anna Collins of Wellsboro.
He was a retired employee of Corning Glass Works, Wellsboro Division, with
35 years of service and was a member of Whitneyville United Methodist Church.
KARR E Janette
Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA - Wed., January 22, 1936, Pg 1
Mrs. E. Janette Karr Davis, of Sonestown, mother of Donald L. Davis
of Williamsport, formerly of Wellsboro, died at Sonestown Friday
morning [1/17/1936] after an illness of two months. Mrs. Davis was
82 years old. She removed from Wellsboro and had been a resident of Sonestown
for 23 years. She was the widow of Dr. Hugh L. Davis, who practiced
in Wellsboro for many years. In her later years, Mrs. Davis had lived
with Mrs. Harry Henning, of Sonestown, who was formerly married to Mrs.
Davis' son, the late Dr. Hugh K. Davis, a prominent physician in Sonestown.
Donald L. Davis, who is president of the Lycoming Finance company of Williamsport,
and three grandchildren, Hugh, Lois and Louise Davis, of Sonestown, survive.
Mrs. Davis was a member of Wellsboro Chapter, D. A. R. The funeral
was held Monday at Sonestown; burial in the Wellsboro Cemetery.
KARSCHNER
Thomas Eudelle Age 82, of Skyline Drive, Wellsboro, PA, died August
17, 2004 at The Green Home. He was the husband of Ella D. Saxton Karschner,
whom he married July 8, 1966. Tom was born August 16, 1922 in Greenwood
Township, PA, the son of the late C. Oscar and Mary Thomas Karschner. He
was a resident of Tioga County for 24 years, formerly of Afton, NY. He
was a graduate of Millville High School, Millville, PA, and attended Simmon's
School of Mortuary Science, Syracuse, NY. He was a Licensed Funeral Director
at the former Johnson and Tussey Funeral Home, Wellsboro, PA, and retired
as owner and operator of the Karschner Funeral Home, Afton, NY. Tom enjoyed
clock repair, a lifetime hobby. He was a member of the First Presbyterian
Church, Wellsboro, and a member of Sertoma International. Surviving are
his wife; daughters, Karen S. Bickford, Lancaster, PA, and Kathleen K.
Coffey, Mechanicsburg, PA; sister, Dorothy Vose, Orlando, FL; four grandchildren,
two great-grandchildren. Friends and family are invited to funeral services
on Friday, August 20, 2004, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral
Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. His funeral will be on Saturday,
August 21, 2004, at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, Wellsboro,
PA, with Rev. Dr. Robert Greer officiating. Burial will be in Wellsboro
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please help find a cure for Aplastic Anemia
in memory of Thomas Eudelle Karschner by sending to Aplastic Anemia, P.O.
Box 613, Annapolis, MD 21404-0613, or to the Laurel Home Health/Hospice,
24 Walnut Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901. Arrangements by Tussey-Mosher Funeral
Home, A "Life Celebration Home," 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA.
KARSCHNER – Thomas E. Karschner, 82, of Skyline Drive, Wellsboro, died Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2004 at The Green Home. Born Aug. 16, 1922 in Greenwood Township, he was the son of C. Oscar and Mary Thomas Karschner. He was the husband of Ella D. Saxton Karschner whom he married July 8, 1966. He was a resident of Tioga County for 24 years, formerly of Afton, NY. He was a graduate of Millville High School, Millville and attended Simmon’s School of Mortuary Science, Syracuse, NY. He was a licensed funeral director at the former Johnson and Tussey Funeral Home, Wellsboro and retired as owner and operator of the Karschner Funeral Home, Afton, NY. He enjoyed clock repair, a lifetime hobby. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Wellsboro and a member of Sertoma International. Surviving besides his wife, are daughters, Karen S. Bickford of Lancaster, Kathleen K. Coffey of Mechanicsburg; sister, Dorothy Vose of Orlando, Fla.; four grandchildren; two great grandchildren. Friends and family were invited to call on Friday, Aug. 20 at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro. Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 21 at the First Presbyterian Church, Wellsboro, with Rev. Dr. Robert Greer officiating. Burial was made at Wellsboro Cemetery. Help find a cure for Aplastic Anemia in memory of Thomas Eudelle Karschner by sending to Aplastic Anemia, PO Box 613, Annapolis, MD 21404-0613 of to the Laural Home Health/Hospice, 24 Walnut St., Wellsboro. – The Mansfield Gazette, 25 Aug. 2004, p.6A
KASCMAR - Steve M. Kascmar, 59, of Meade Street, Wellsboro, died Sept. 21, 2007 in Minnesota. He was the husband of Beverly Elting Kascmar whom he married June 24, 1968. Steve was born May 6, 1948 in Newark, NY, the son of the late Michaelina Zatorski. He was a systems technician for Bell South Communications, retiring in 2005. Steve loved boating and fishing. He is survived and missed by his wife, Beverly Kascmar; sons, Joseph (Alicia) Kascmar of Cape Coral, FL, David (Amanda) Kascmar of Howard Lake, Minn., Steve Kascmar Jr. (fiancée Teri Osgood) of Wellsboro; daughters, Diane (Ernie) Sergejenko of Wellsboro, Amy (Jay) Hixon of Wellsboro; 11 grandchildren. Friends and family are invited to Steve’s Life Celebration on Thursday, Sept. 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main St., Wellsboro. Funeral will follow at 1 p.m. with Rev. Eugene A. Charsky officiating. Burial will be in Wellsboro Cemetery. - Mansfield Gazette, 26 September 2007
W. RAYMOND KEAGLE age 65 of 9 Sherwood St., Wellsboro, Pa., suddenly Wednesday, Aug. 6, 1975 as the result of an automobile accident. Friends are invited to call at the Tussey Funeral Home Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services there Saturday at 1:30 p.m., the Rev. William A. Snyder officiating. Burial in Wellsboro Cemetery. Survived by wife, Margaret Francis Keagle; one son, Laird Keagle of Grand Junction, Colo.; one step-daughter, Mrs. Donald (Joann) Lewis of Wellsboro, one step-son, Ronald Francis of Beaver, Pa.; one brother, LaRue Keagle of Arlington, Va.; one sister, Mrs. Rebecca Maier, Bethesda, Md.; five grandchildren. He was member of the Wellsboro United Methodist Church; retired employee of Mergenthaler Linotype Co., Inc.; member of the Loyal Order of Moose in Wellsboro. –Elmira Star-Gazette 8/7/1975
KECK –MARGARET KECK KEAGLE age 90 of Shumway Hill Road, Wellsboro, PA, died March 30, 2005 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. She was the wife of the late Harold Francis, who died in 1957, and the late Raymond Keagle, who died in 1975. Margaret was born May 22, 1914 in Wellsboro, the daughter of the late Chris and Nellie Balfour Keck. She was a graduate of Wellsboro High School, a retired receptionist for Carson Finance, Wellsboro, and a member of the Wellsboro United Methodist Church. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Phyllis Francis, Lecanto, FL; daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Donald Lewis, Wellsboro; sisters-in-law, Kathleen Gray, Elmira, NY, and Marian Smith of Florida; five grandchildren, Scott and Tami Lewis, Cathy and Tim Driebelbies, Russell and Lori Francis, Timothy and Michelle Francis and Jeffrey and Donna Francis; and twelve great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a good friend, William Tanner. Friends and relatives are invited to Margaret's Life Celebration on Saturday, April 2, 2005 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home", 139 Main Street, Wellsboro. Funeral Sunday, April 3, 2005 at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with her pastor, Rev. Mark Shover officiating. Burial in Wellsboro Cemetery. In desired, memorials may be sent to the Wellsboro United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 547, Wellsboro, PA 16901, or to Country Terrace, 1919 Shumway Hill Road, Wellsboro, PA 16901. Contributed by Carol Brotzman. –Elmira Star Gazette Mar. 31, 2005.
KECK Robert H.
Age 88, of Buckwheat Hollow Road, Lawrenceville, PA, died January 6,
2009 at Carleton Senior Care. He was the husband of Margaret Houseknecht
whom he married December 8, 1940. Robert was born May 25, 1920 in Wellsboro,
PA, the son of the late Henry and Lois Hollenbeck Keck. He was retired
from Ingersoll-Rand Co., Painted Post, NY, after 41 years service. Robert
was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Painted Post, NY, and was known
as Grampa Keck to many. He was a life member of the Lawrenceville Fire
Department, member of the Susquehanna Chapter of Desa, Tioga Lodge #373
F. & A.M., Tioga, PA, and served in the PA National Guard. Robert was
a Navy veteran serving during World War II and served on the USS Rouche
197. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodworking. Surviving are his wife,
Margaret; son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Marie Keck, Millerton, PA;
brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Kay Keck, Corning, NY; four grandchildren,
Brian (Nancy) Keck, Annette (Lyle) Keck, Nancy (Roy) Catalfamo, and Bryan
(Lori) Hunt; six great-grandchildren, Robbie, Megan, Michelle, Matthew,
Grace and Kamryn; many special nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
Friends and family are invited to Robert's Life Celebration on Friday,
January 9, 2009, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and again Saturday, January 10,
2009, from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration
Home", 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. Funeral Saturday, January 10, 2009,
at 2:00 p.m., with Pastor Debbie Button officiating. Burial in Wellsboro
Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be made in his memory to the Lawrenceville
Volunteer Fire or Ambulance Association, Lawrenceville, PA 16929 or Carleton
Senior Care, 10 West Avenue, Wellsboro, PA 16901. www.lifecelebration.com.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 1/7/2009
KECK - Virginia Keck, the six-month-old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Keck, of Wellsboro Junction, died last Friday morning. Her parents, three brother and one sister survive her. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock; interment in the Wellsboro cemetery. - Wellsboro Agitator, 17 Oct. 1917
KEENEY MAZIE IOLA
Wellsboro Gazette – September 15, 1927
Wellsboro was shocked and saddened on Tuesday by the death of Mrs.
Fred C. Coolidge, which was accomplished in a temporary fit of insanity
by her own hand. Her lifeless body was found by her husband hanging in
a back stairway shortly before noon on Tuesday. Mrs. Coolidge had
been in poor health for the
past year and during that time had suffered intense mental trouble
at times. For the past two months she had seemed to improve physically.
She accompanied her husband, who is a Fuller Brush salesman, about the
country which seemed to be beneficial to her health. In fact during
the past two weeks she had visited friends and seemed like her normal self.
When Mr. Coolidge started for his work Tuesday morning about 9 o’clock
he requested her to go with him as usual but she refused saying she felt
so much better she would remain at home and have the noon meal ready for
him and their son, Paul, a Sophomore, in High School. On his return
about 11:20 instead of an appetizing meal awaiting the husband found his
wife hanging from a banister in the back stairway leading out of the kitchen.
He called Dr. J. G. Webster, who came at once but found life extinct.
Coroner W. F. White pronounced death due to strangling. The curtain
cord, which had been fastened to the balustrade, was drawn in a noose about
her neck. It is thought Mrs. Coolidge had committed the rash act
in a minute of temporary insanity, probably immediately after she was left
alone in the house. Her sister and brother, Floyd Keeney, and Miss
Blanche Keeney, who spent a part of their time in her home, had left that
morning on a business trip to Ansonia, so when the obsession seized upon
her there was no one to interfere and save her from herself. As a
classmate and friend we knew the sterling qualities of this wife and mother,
who was keenly interested in every movement for the betterment of the community.
She was a faithful member of the Parent Teacher Association, the W. C.
T. U., and the Methodist church where she and her family were active workers.
Mazie Keeney Coolidge was born in Holiday, a daughter of Sidney H. and
Fannie Downing Keeney, July 28, 1883. She was educated in the Wellsboro
schools where she graduated in 1901 and was Valedictorian of her class.
Later she took a Commercial course at the Mansfield Normal.
She was united in marriage with Fred C. Coolidge Aug. 12, 1907. They
conducted the store on Charleston street for 18 years, selling out two
years ago owing to poor health of both Mr. and Mrs. Coolidge. Since
that time they have resided on East Avenue. Mrs. Coolidge leaves
besides her husband and son, her father, S. H. Keeney; a brother, Floyd
P. Keeney, and a sister, Miss Blanche Keeney, all of Wellsboro, and Allen,
of Troy, Pa. Funeral services will be held today at the family home…officiating;
interment in Wellsboro cemetery.
KEENEY Sidney H
Wellsboro Gazette, Thursday, March 12, 1942
The following biographical material on Sidney H. Keeney, who died Feb.
25 has been received: Sidney Hastings Keeney was born Dec 9, 1856 at Holiday,
the youngest of 10 children born to Ransom Irving Keeney and Rhoana Huntsinger.
His great-grandmother, Anna Payne, was a sister of Dollie Payne, wife of
James Madison, fourth president of the US. On the paternal side he was
one of many descendants in this section of Thomas Keeney who came to the
US from Scotland prior to the Revolution. When he was 5 year old, his father
and 2 older brothers were among the first volunteers in the Civil War.
In 1877 he married Fanny Aileen Downing, daughter of Lucy Anderson and
Abram VanSesy Downing. A daugter, Blanche and son, Floyd, both of whom
lived with the father survive. Another daugter, Mazie, Mrs Fred C. Coolidge,
died in 1927. .... After serving an apprenticeship with a harness maker,
Sidney Keeney went into business for himself and for upwards of 50 years
had a reputation throughout the county as a manufacturer of handstitched
harness. Later he bought and sold stoves and furniture and became very
skillful at repairing antiques and particularly broken violins. He was
also a cornet player, band instructor and composer. ...Five years ago,
because of his advanced age he was obliged to give up work. He died suddenly
at the Blossburg State Hospital where he had been under treatment for only
a few days, and the funeral was held here Saturday, Feb. 28.
KEENEY SIDNEY HASTINGS
Wellsboro Agitator – March 11, 1942
THE LATE S. H, KEENEY.
Owing to the fact that on Feb. 25, the day following the unexpected
death of my father at the Blossburg hospital I was occupied with interviewing
Mr. Smith ai the Old Age Pension Office, making arrangements for the funeral
services at the Bastian Funeral Home and going: with Mr. Kuhl of Lawrenceville
to the hospital to get my father’s body, I was unable to get a suitable
notice of my father’s death ready for the local newspapers. Sidney
Hastings Keeney was born Dec. 9, 1856, at Holiday, Pa., the youngest of
ten children, born to Ransom Irving Keeney and Rhoana Huntsinger, daughter
of Peter and Abigail Huntsinger. Anna Payne, Peter Huntsinger’s
mother and my father’s great grandmother, was a sister of Dollie Payne,
who married James Madison, fourth President of the United States.
Sidney Keeney's great grandfather on the paternal side was Thomas Keeney,
born in Scotland May 21, 1751, who came to America prior to the Revolutionary
War and served in the war three years, enlisting from East Hartford, Conn.
Other descendants of Thomas Keeney the emigrant who lived in this section
were Hon. John Mitchell and sister, Mrs. David Cameron, whose grandmother,
Ruby Keeney, was the oldest child of Thomas Keeney, the emigrant.
Another descendant still living in Wellsboro is Darius D. Holiday our 101
year old resident, whose mother, Alvira Keeney died in 1844 and was the
granddaughter of Thomas Keeney, the emigrant. When Lincoln called
for volunteers in 1861, Sidney Keeney's father, Ransom, and his two oldest
sons, Adelbert and Saleman, were among the first to enlist. Adelbert,
born in 1841, enlisted in the 11th U. S. Cavalry and was discharged in
1865, but he received injuries which resulted in his death and he is buried
at Arlington Heights, Washington. Saleman, born May 24, 1845,
was a boy when the war started, but he also served in the 11th U. S. Cavalry
and died from the effects of his service in 1866 at the age of 21 years.
My father was less than five years old when the war broke out and I have
heard him say that while his father and brothers were away to the war his
mother would lift him up on the horse’s back with a bag of corn in front
of him and he would go from their farm about a half-mile up the North Road
from Holiday over to the grist mill on Hills Creek to have the corn ground.
In 1877 my father married Fannie Aileen Downing, oldest daughter of Lucy
Anderson and Abram Van Scoy Downing. To them were born three children,
Floyd and Blanche, who lived with their father at 42 Wetmore Street and
Mazie, who died Sept. 13, 1927. On Aug. 12, 1908, Mazie was married
to Fred. C. Coolidge, and their son, Paul Sidney Coolidge and Paul’s daughter,
Carol Dawn Coolidge, of Alexandra, Va., are the only grandson and great-granddaughter.
Other survivors are Ransom Keeney, of Blossburg, Mrs. John Obourn, of Corning,
Mrs. William Davis, of Huntingdon, Pa. and Dr.Harold Keeney, of Clearfield,
Pa., all children of my father's brother, Cassimer Keeney. My father
served an apprenticeship with a harness maker by the name of Spencer, who
had a shop . about a mile out of town on the Stonyfork road. Then
he opened his first shop in Holiday, but moved to Wellsboro when we were
children and worked for Dennis Navel's father for about two years. Then
he went into business for himself and for upwards of 50 years he had a
reputation throughout the county as a manufacturer of hand-stitched harness.
When the autos commenced to take the place of the horses and his business
commenced to go he engaged in the buying and selling of new and used stoves
and furniture. He was especially interested in refinishing pieces
of antique furniture and repairing violins which he could do so perfectly
that you could not see where they had been broken. He was interested
all his life in music, was a cornet player and band instructor, and composed
several marches. My father was not an attendant of any church nor
a member of any lodge and never held a public position, but for 64 years
he was a father and during all that time I never knew him to take a vacation
from his business, but worked steadily on to provide us with a shelter
which we called home. Not until 1937, just five years previous
to his death because of his advanced years he was finally obliged to give
up his work. I took my father to the Blossburg hospital on
Feb. 19 and died there at 11 p. m., Feb. 24, of arterio sclerosis and uremic
poisoning. I was planning to have him home for the summer as usual and
because I had received no word from the hospital as to his condition since
entering, I thought that he must be getting along all right, so it was
a distinct shock to both my brother and myself to receive a message in
the middle of the night from the hospital informing us that our father
had died there alone. – Blanche Sidney Keeney
KELLY JAMES
Wellsboro Agitator - August 7, 1883
--Last Tuesday morning Mr. James Kelly died of paralysis at his home
in this borough, in his 79th year. Mr. Kelly was one of the pioneers
of this portion of the county. He came to Charleston township more
than 75 years ago and cleared a farm near Dartt Settlement, where he resided
until about twelve years ago, when he moved to this borough. He held
the office of Constable and Justice of the Peace in Charleston in those
early days for more than one term each, and he was a Crier of the Courts
for about twenty years continuously prior to 1853. At the time of
his death he was a Tipstaff of the Courts. He was the last of the
original settlers at Dartt Settlement. He was for more than fifty
years a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and he was in every respect
a good citizen and an honest man of most genial temper. He leaves
a widow and four children - two sons and two daughters.
SAMUEL A. KELSEY, 73 of Knoxville, died at his home Saturday morning, Jan. 8, 1949. Surviving are wife, Mrs. Margaret Mosier Kelsey; sons, John R., Elmira and Samuel W., Knoxville. Funeral Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Wellsboro Baptist Church. The Rev. C. W. Sherriff. Wellsboro Cemetery. –Elmira Star-Gazette 1/10/1949
VERNE KENNEDY
Verne Kennedy, age 65, of Pontiac, Mich., formerly of Wellsboro, died
Wednesday, September 5, 1973, following a long illness. Funeral service
was held at the Spink Funeral Home on Monday with the Rev. Roger McNarin,
pastor of the Wellsboro Free Methodist Church of-ficiating. Burial was
in Wells-boro Cemetery. The family re-quested that in lieu of flowers,
memorial donations be made to the Cancer Society.
KENYON Robert E. "Bob" (SRGP 58018) Age 82 of Troy,
PA died Saturday, December 31, 2005 at the Troy Community Hospital. Family
and friends are invited to call on Thursday, January 5, 2006 from Noon
til 1 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory &
Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. A memorial service will
immediately follow the visitation at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor
Joshua Payne officiating. Burial will be in Wellsboro Cemetery, Wellsboro,
PA.
Wellsboro, Tioga Co., PA
ROBERT E. ‘BOB’ KENYON, age 82, of Troy, Pa., died on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2005, surrounded by his loving family at the Troy Community Hospital. Bob was the husband of the late Doris Janette (Baker) Kenyon and the late Marjorie W. (Wood) Keltz Kenyon. He was born on July 27, 1923, in Deryder, N.Y., a son of John Robert and Sarah (Neal) Kenyon. Bob was retired from Corning Glass Works after 34 years of service. He was a member of the Mansfield United Methodist Church and had served in the National Guards. Bob is survived by: a daughter and son-in-law, Janette and Lynn Kelts of Troy, Pa.; two stepsons, Dale A. (Lola) Keltz of Canton, Pa., and Larry (Ronda) Keltz, of Bartlett, Tenn.; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a brother, Jack Kenyon of Mansfield, Pa.; a sister, Laura Beals of Troy, Pa.; and nieces, nephews, brother-in-laws and sisters-in-law. Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006 from noon until 1 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckeit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, Pa. A memorial service will immediately follow the visitation at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Joshua Payne officiating. Burial will be in Wellsboro Cemetery, Wellsboro, Pa. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Bob to the Guthrie Hospice, rR1 Box 154 Towanda, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review
KERESTES
Richard A. (Rich) Age 47, of Waln Street, Wellsboro, PA, died October
18, 2004 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. Richard was born June
5, 1957 in Shamokin, PA, the loving son of Edward J. Kerestes and the late
Shirley Keefer Kerestes and wonderful Father of Che' D. Kerestes. He was
a graduate of Mt. Carmel High School, Mt. Carmel, PA. He was a recruiter
in Wellsboro, PA, Towanda, PA and Reading, PA, an was retired from the
U.S. Air Force after twenty years of service. He worked in the Neonatal
Unit at Wilford Medical Center, San Antonio, TX, before moving to Wellsboro,
PA, and currently a Clerk for the Social Security Administration in Towanda,
PA. He was also a Small Fry Football coach. Richard was a member of the
First United Methodist Church, Mt. Carmel, PA, the Wellsboro Moose, the
Wellsboro Veterans Club, and was a PA State Constable, Second Ward. He
was active in the Fire Police for the Wellsboro Fire Company, member of
the Wellsboro Fire and Ambulance Association, Troy Ambulance Association,
American Hose Fire Company, Mt. Carmel, PA, and was an E.M.T. Surviving
are his father, Edward J. Kerestes, Mt. Carmel, PA; son, Che' D. Kerestes,
Wellsboro, PA; brother, Ronald Kerestes, Mt. Carmel, PA; uncle, Donald
Kerestes, Mt. Carmel, PA; aunt, Carol (John) Kwiatkowski, Mt. Carmel, PA;
several nieces, nephews, cousins; and extended family, Bob and Nina McCarthy,
Wellsboro, PA; best friend, Harland Crawford, Wellsboro, PA. He was preceded
in death by maternal grandparents, Ralph and Mary Keefer; paternal grandparents,
John and Elsie Kerestes. Friends and family are invited to Richard's Life
of Celebration on Thursday, October 21, 2004 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at
Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life of Celebration Home," 139 Main St.,
Wellsboro, PA. Funeral to follow at 1 p.m. with Rev. Peter A. DeVantier
officiating. Burial in Wellsboro Cemetery, with military honors. If desired,
memorials may be sent in his Memory to the Wellsboro Fire and Ambulance
Association, 21 Cafton St., Wellsboro, PA 16901.
KESSLER - Muriel S. Kessler LeVan, 96, resident of Broad Acres Nursing Facility, Wellsboro, died Friday, Feb. 24, 2006 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Muriel was born Dec. 26, 1909 and is the daughter of the late Warren and Mary Sweatmon Kessler of Woodstown, NJ. She was the wife of Daniel Earl LeVan who died May 2, 1993. She was a member of the Wellsboro United Methodist Church since 1941, formerly participating in many church activities. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Daniel Jay LeVan on June 28, 2002; son-in-law, Frank Yanoviak Sr. on Oct. 15, 2001; and her sister, Audrey K. Pricitt on April 7, 2004. She is survived by a daughter-in-law, Nancy S. LeVan (wife of late Jay LeVan); two daughters, Eunice K. Yanoviak of Coatesville (wife of late Frank Yanoviak Sr.); Muriel Joan (Arlan) Keller of Palmyra; son, Donald B. (Edna) LeVan of Osceola; two sisters, Myra K. Smith, Thora K. Wright, both of New Jersey; 12 grandchildren; and 20 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at the Wellsboro United Methodist Church on Saturday, April 29 at 11 AM. In honoring Muriel’s wishes she was cremated and her interment will be in the Wellsboro Cemetery along side of her husband, Daniel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wellsboro United Methodist Church, Main & Queen Sts., Wellsboro, PA 16901. - The Mansfield Gazette, 19 Apr. 2006,
KESTING - EDWARD H. KESTING Wellsboro, Pa.- Private funeral services for Edward H. Kesting, 77, of York will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the Johnson and Tussey Funeral Home. The Rev. Edward H. Saresky of Trinity Lutheran Church will officiate and burial will be in Wellsboro Cemetery. Mr. Kesting is survived by his widow, Syble Wheeler Kesting, formerly of Wellsboro and one brother-in-law, Sam Morten of York. From the Corning Evening Leader 12/28/1956 submitted by Kelly Kimball
The Wellsboro Agitator, March 11, 1890
KETCHAM - Mrs. John L. Barnes died at her home in Delmar last
Wednesday of dropsy and tumor. She was sick only two or three days and
the night before she died she was about the house. Mrs. Barnes was 42 years
of age. Her maiden name was Lura C. Ketcham, and she formerly resided at
Newfield, NY. About twelve years ago she married Mr. Barnes, she being
the widow of Dorr Putney, of Gaines. The funeral was held last Friday and
it was largely attended. The sermon was preached by Elder Percy. The remains
were interred in the cemetery in this borough. Mrs. Barnes was an exceedingly
large and heavy woman, but she was remarkably active.
Last Surviving Spanish-American War Veteran Dies
Russell KETCHUM, 93, of 69 East Avenue, died Friday, Dec. 14,
1978, in Soldiers and Sail-ors Memorial Hospital. He was born in Antrim
on March 17, 1880, a son of James and Mary Fleitz Ketchum. Mr. Ketchum
was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Believed to be the last surviving
Spanish-American War veteran in Tioga County, he was an honorary member
of Dewey-Heichel Veterans of Foreign Wars Post. Surviving are a son, Lewis,
of Corning, N.Y.; a daughter, Mrs. Marian Redell, with whom be lived, seven,
grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. The funeral was held on Monday
at the Tussey Funeral Home, 139 Main Street. Burial was in Wellsboro Cemetery.
The Rev. Canon Harry T. Frownfelter, his former pastor, officiated,
KIBBE - GERALDINE K. CHAMPAIGN
Mrs. Geraldine K. Champaign, age 81, who resided at the Penn Wells
Hotel, Wellsboro, died on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 1972, at the Soldiers and Sailors
Hospital following a short illness. Funeral services were held at the Spink
Funeral Home Sunday at 2 p.m. Dr. Charles L. Bartow interim pastor of the
First Presbyterian Church officiated. Burial was in Wellsboro Cemetery.
She is survived by sisters-in-law, Miss Nellie Champaign of Wellsboro,
Mrs. Louise Snyder of Patton, Pa., Mrs. Betty Kibbe of West Palm Beach,
Fla., niece, Miss Ione Kibbe of West Palm Beach, Fla. Mrs. Champaign was
a member of the First Presbyterian Church. St. Paul’s Episcopal Women’s
Guild and W. Earle Champaign American Legion Post Auxiliary. She was the
widow of Lt. W. Earle Champaign who was killed in World War I and for whom
the Wellsboro American Legion Post is names. Mrs. Champaign was born in
Knoxville, Pa., July 16, 1891, the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Alonzo Kibbe.
She was a former employee of the Niagara Mohawk Power Co. in the Cortland
District.
EMORY KIMBALL, 47, formerly of Wellsboro, Pa., died at the family home in Rochester, Sunday, July 10, 1938. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Mary Field of Rochester, and Leta Kimball of California. Burial was in Wellsboro Cemetery Wednesday. The Rev. Charles William Sheriff of the First Baptist Church officiated at a service in the chapel. –Elmira Star-Gazette 7/15/1938
KIMBALL H. John
H. John Kimball, 84, of Bacon Street, Wellsboro, died Monday, Sept.
28, 2009, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. He was the husband
of Janice Rankin Kimball whom he married Oct. 24, 1946. John was born Feb.
23, 1925, in Wellsboro, the son of the late Harold M. and Orcelia Carson
Kimball. He was a graduate of Wellsboro High School in 1943 and a retired
lineman for the Wellsboro Electric Company. John was a United States Army
veteran, serving during World War II. Surviving are his wife, Janice; sons
and daughters-in-law, Robert and Mary Kimball of Wellsboro, Dennis Kimball
of Bennington, Vt., Richard Kimball of California; six grandchildren, Jill
and Chris Payne, Amy Kimball, Penny Kimball, Leah and Casey Mosher, Jeremy
and Katherine Kimball, Beth Kimball; two sisters-in-law, Doris Sampson,
Marguerite Collins, both of Wellsboro; several nieces and nephews. He was
predeceased by a grandson, Jeffery Kimball and a brother, Carson Kimball.
A graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family with
the Rev. Canon Gregory Hinton officiating. Burial will be in Wellsboro
Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be made in his memory to a charity
of one's choice. Arrangements are by Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life
Celebration Home," 139 Main St., Wellsboro. Published in The Wellsboro
Gazette from September 29 to October 6, 2009
KIMBALL Sarah
Wellsboro Gazette, Tioga, PA - Thurs., June 4, 1942, Pg 3
Mrs. Sarah Kimball Harrington, aged 73 years died May 23, after a long
illness. She was born in Wellsboro, September 20, 1868. She
was a graduate of Wellsboro Him(?) School and was a member of the Methodist
Church. She was married to DeWitt Harrington, who died in 1907.
In 1910 Mrs. Harrington went to Niagara Falls where she held a position
with William Rugels(?) & Sons Company until the firm went out of business.
Since her return to Wellsboro, she had lived with her sister, Mrs. Darius
D. Holiday on Central Avenue. Besides her sister, she is survived
by one son, Roland K. Harrington of Newton Falls, Ohio; a niece, Mrs. Helen
K. Warriner; two nephews, Harold Kimball of Wellsboro and Dana Kimball
of Wilkes-Barre. The funeral was held May 26 at the Evans & Johnson
Funeral Home. Rev. C. W. Sheriff officiating; burial in the Wellsboro
Cemetery.
KING - DAVIS Bernice K. (King)
Born September 25, 1921, died peacefully November 29, 2009 at Soldiers
and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. A long time member of the
Wellsboro community, she was the daughter of the late Roland and Mary King
of Westfield, PA. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert J. Davis,
on November 15, 1995 with whom she enjoyed 54 years of marriage. She and
her husband owned and operated the Hill View Market in Wellsboro for many
years. She was a lifetime member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Wellsboro
and a lifetime member of Mary Wells Chapter No. 452 Order of the Eastern
Star. Survived by her loving son, John T. Davis and wife, Sandy of Blossburg;
daughter, Natalie and husband, John Hoebee of Sinking Spring, PA; grandchildren,
Cheryl (Joe) Bubacz, Karen (Bryan) Kreger, Robert (Melissa) Davis, David
Hoebee and Melissa Hoebee; and six great-grandchildren. She was also predeceased
by her brothers, Robert King and Wayne King. The family will be providing
the flowers. Memorial donations may be made to Wellsboro Fire and Ambulance
Association and St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Wellsboro, PA. Viewing will
be Thursday, December 3, 2009, from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral
Home, a "Life Celebration Home", 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, and Friday,
December 4, 2009, from 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
An Eastern Star Service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday. Funeral
service Friday at 11:00 a.m. at the Church, with Rev. Canon Gregory Hinton
officiating. Burial in Wellsboro Cemetery. Published in Star-Gazette
on November 30, 2009
KING - Mazie King Kimball, aged 26 years, wife of Emerson Kimball, of Rochester, died Wednesday night, Oct. 2, 1918, in that city, following a surgical operation. She is survived by her husband, by her father and step-mother, Mr. & Mrs. Louis King, of Wellsboro, and by the following brothers and sisters, Leon and Blanche King of Wellsboro; Leora, wife of Richard Robbins of Corning, and Bessie, wife of Fay Rumsey of Wellsboro, now with the U.S. forces in France. The remains were brought to Wellsboro for burial Friday noon. - Wellsboro Agitator, October 9, 1918
KINNEY - CAMPBELL, Naomi Jane
Age 85, of Elizabethtown, PA, formerly of Wellsboro, PA, died April
23, 2007. Born October 1, 1921 in Athens, PA, the daughter of the late
Roy and Beatrice Dunfee Kinney. She was a graduate of Waverly High School,
Class of 1939. She was the wife of the late John Campbell, whom she married
August 29, 1943. Naomi moved to Wellsboro in 1987 from Hicksville, L.I.,
NY. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Wellsboro and past
leader of the Ruth Circle. Naomi was a volunteer for the American Cancer
Society in the Reach to Recovery Program, the Food Pantry at the United
Methodist Church, and at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. She was
a Past President of AARP Chapter and member of Mary Wells Chapter #452
Order of the Eastern Star. Naomi is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law,
Richard and Jill Campbell, Asheville, NC, and Craig and Marlene Campbell
Hummelsltown, PA; and three grandchildren, Jessica, Adam and Skyler. Friends
and family are invited to Naomi's Life Celebration on Thursday, April 26,
2007, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street,
Wellsboro, PA. An Eastern Star Service will be held Thursday at 7:45 p.m.
at the funeral home. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, April 27,
2007, at 11:00 a.m., followed by a luncheon at the Wellsboro United Methodist
Church, Queen and Main Streets, with Pastor Mark Shover officiating. Burial
in Wellsboro Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be sent in her memory
to the Wellsboro United Methodist Church.
CHARLES N. KNAPP, 60 of Wellsboro RD 1, Tuesday, June 14, 1949 at the Veterans Hospital, Bath. Survived by wife, Mrs. Anna Cox Knapp; son, Francis Knapp; sister, Mrs. Leora Jones; brother, Henry Knapp all of Wellsboro RD 1. The body is at the family home. Funeral Saturday, 2 p.m. at the Johnson & Tussey Funeral Home, Wellsboro. The Revs. C. W. Sheriff and Andrew Young. Burial in Wellsboro Cemetery. W. Earl Champaign Post, American Legion of Wellsboro will conduct full military funeral. –Elmira Star-Gazette 6/17/1949
KNAUS - MRS. FRANK MOORE
Mrs. Alice Knaus Moore, 57, of Wellsboro RD 2, died on Tuesday,
March 14, at her home after an illness. She was the widow of Frank Moore
who died in August, 1970. She was born July 9, 1914 in Wellsboro, the daughter
of Christian and Bertha Gerth Knaus. She retired in 1968 from Corning
Glass Works in Wellsboro with 35 years of service. She was a member of
Trinity Lutheran Church and the Mary Wells Chapter of OES. She is survived
by two sons, Richard H. Moore and Walter C. Moore of Wellsboro; five sisters,
Mrs. Marie Pope, Mrs. Robert (Lousie) Price, Mrs. Lawrence (Katherine)
Crane, Mrs. Fay (Emma) Copp and Mrs. Florence Watkins, all of Wellsboro;
eight grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday at the Trinity Lutheran
Church with the Rev. Roger Kuhn officiating. Burial was in Wellsboro
Cemetery.
KNAUS John - Wellsboro Ambulance Driver Dies on Trip - Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon for John Knaus, 60, of Wellsboro, a driver for the Wellsboro Firemen's Ambulance Association, who died Saturday afternoon during an ambulance run. He was driving the ambulance and was on route to Blossburg State Hospital with a patient when he suffered an attack. Arthur Robertson, an ambulance aide, took the wheel and continued on to Blossburg and delivered the patient. Mr. Knaus suffered a fatal attack on the return trip. Mr. Knaus was a foreman at the Machine Shop of the Wellsboro plant of the Corning Glass Works. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church of Wellsboro, the Wellsboro Firemen's Assn. and Fire Police. Survived by wife, Mrs. Madeline O'Dell Knaus; daughter, Mrs. Geraldine Durkee of Williamsport, Miss Carolyn Knaus, at home, Mrs. Jack Maynard of Wellsboro; sons, Donald of Wellsboro, Kenneth and John Jr. at home; brother, Clarence Knaus of Wellsboro; sisters, Mrs. Francis Pope and Mrs. Frank Moore of Wellsboro RD2, Mrs. Robert Price, Mrs. Lawrence Crane, Mrs. Florence Watkins, all of Wellsboro and Mrs. Lurell Copp of Wellsboro RD4; four grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Trinity Lutheran Church, the Rev. Walter A. Huth[?] officiated. Burial in Wellsboro Cemetery. - Mansfield Advertiser, Dec. 1959
Wayne R. KNOWLTON
WELLSBORO - Wayne R. Knowlton, 75, of Wellsboro RD 6, died Monday,
June 5, 1989, in the Green Home. He had retired from the former Wellsboro
Division of Corning Glass Works. Mr. Knowlton was a member of the Wellsboro
Moose Club and the Wheel Inn at Roaring Branch. His first wife, the former
Glad-ys Quimby, died in 1964. A broth-er, Rex, died in 1988. Born Dec.
24, 1913, at Wells-boro, he was a son of Ray W. and Tacy Weatherbee Knowlton.
Surviving are his wife, the for-mer Mary Bohart; two Sons, Kent A., of
Coming, N.Y., and Garth W., of Pioneer, Calif.; two step-sons, Jeff Spaulding
and Jack Spaulding, both of Mansfield; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Ann Walker,
of Philadelphia, and Miss Mary Kay Knowlton, of Wellsboro; a stepdaughter,
Miss Cyn-thia Spaulding, also of Wellsboro; a sister, Mrs. Rita Boulio
Treat, of Little Marsh, and 10 grandchildren. The funeral will be at 11
a.m. Friday at Tussey-Mosher’s, 139 Main Street. Burial will be in Wellsboro
Cemetery. The Rev. C. Wayne Diffen-derfer, pastor of First Baptist Church,
will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7
to 9 p.m. Thursday. The family will pro-vide the flowers.
KREISLER Orson Otto Age 86, of Broad Acres Nursing Home, formerly of the Shared Home, Wellsboro, PA, died July 21, 2005 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Orson was born February 7, 1919 in Delmar Township, Tioga County PA, the son of the late Otto Ransford and Cleo Moore Kreisler. He was a member of the Stony Fork Baptist Church, Stony Fork, PA. Surviving are his sister, Marie Zuchowski, Wellsboro, PA; nieces, Suzanne (Scott) Wilcox, Wellsboro, PA, and Marla (Andy) McIlvain, Wellsboro, PA; nephew, Douglas (Joanne) Zuchowski, Rainier, WA; grandnephews, Tyle Zuchowski, Todd Zuchowski, Brian Wilcox, Matthew Wood; grandnieces, Andrea (Jason) Boyce, Kristin Wilcox. Friends and relatives are invited to Orson's Life Celebration on Monday, July 25, 2005, from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, www.lifecelebration.com, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. Funeral to follow at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Dennis Crumb officiating. Burial in Wellsboro Cemetery. If desired, Memorials may be sent in his memory to the Stony Fork Baptist Church, Stony Fork Road, Wellsbsoro, PA 16901, or to the Wellsboro Shared Home, 27 Bacon Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901.
KRESS - "The Agitator" Wellsboro, PA, Wed. Oct. 22, 1930
Mary Kress Moore (SRGP 80705)
Mrs. Mary Kress Moore, aged 73 years, wife of Enos Moore, of Syracuse,
N.Y., died early Monday, Oct. 12 in a Syracuse hospital. The remains
were brought to Wellsboro Wednesday, where services were conducted by Rev.
Dr. George B. VanWaters. Interment in the Wellsboro Cemetery.
Mrs. Moore was a native of Wellsboro, the daughter of George Kress.
After her marriage she removed to Fall Brook, later going to Elmira to
reside for a short time. From Elmira she removed to Syracuse, which
had been her home for several years. Mrs. Moore was greatly beloved
by all who knew her and leaves a host of friends.Surviving, besides her
husband, is a nephew, George Swank, of Rochester; a niece, Nettie Swank
of Philadelphia and several cousins, among whom are: Mrs. Minnie Klock
and Mrs. Mary Swope of Wellsboro.
KROLL - Connie L. VanGorden, 53, of Covington, died on Monday, Aug. 24, 2009. She was the wife of Andrew VanGorden whom she married Aug. 28, 1982. Connie was born Nov. 30, 1955, in Wellsboro, the daughter of Donna Locey Kroll and the late Merle Kroll. She worked for Tioga County Human Services for several years and was a member of the Bakerburg Community Church. Connie loved her family, especially spending time with her grandchildren. Surviving are her husband, Andrew (Butch) VanGorden; mother, Donna Locey Kroll of Covington; sister, Cathy (John) Kirby of Wellsboro; daughters, Heather (Shawn) Wallace of Troy, N.Y., Andrea (Randal) Glick of Brownstown, Sommer (James) Gee of Long Island, N.Y., and Kristine (Mike) Nichols of Covington; sons, Mike (Gina) VanGorden of Blossburg, Rich VanGorden of Addison, N.Y.; 15 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Connie requested there be no viewing. There will be a graveside service for family and friends on Monday, Aug. 31, at 11 a.m. at the Wellsboro Cemetery, with Pastor Dave Dressler officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bakerburg Community Church, Mainesburg, 16932, or the American Cancer Society , Tioga County Unit, 1948 East Third Street, Williamsport, PA. 17701. Arrangements by Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a ""Life Celebration Home,"" 139 Main St., Wellsboro.
KROLL Samuel Russell, Jr.
Age 71, of West Hill Road, Covington, PA died January 14, 2009 at his
home. He was the husband of Frederica Cronk Kroll, whom he married April
6, 1974. Samuel was born October 12, 1937 in Whitneyville, PA, the son
of the late Samuel R. and Hulda J. Bauman Kroll, Sr. He was formerly employed
by Signor Brothers Inc. as a heavy equipment operator, and was a member
of the Covington Sportsmen's Range and founder of the 300 Club. Surviving
are his wife, Frederica; daughter and son-in-law, Jacqueline L. (Scott)
Ogden, Covington, PA; grandson, Nicholas, to arrive in March of 2009; loyal
companion, Nipper. He was preceded in death by a brother and best friend,
Merle Kroll; and sister, Evelyn Kroll. Friends and family are invited to
Sam's Life Celebration on Sunday, January 18, 2009, from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
and Monday, January 19, 2009, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Tussey-Mosher
Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home," 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA.
Funeral services Monday at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Dean Edwards officiating.
Burial in Wellsboro Cemetery. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 1/16/2009
KUHNS
Joel D. Age 75, of Pearl Street, Wellsboro, PA, died January 23, 2007
at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. He was the husband of Rosalie Isenberg
Kuhns, whom he married June 27, 1959. Joel was born October 13, 1931 in
Centerville (Penns Creek), PA, the son of the late David and Pauline Napp
Kuhns. He was a Pennsylvania State Trooper, Assistant Personnel Director
for the Pennsylvania State Police and a Claims Adjuster for State Farm
Insurance, retiring in 1993. Joel was a member of the Transport Investment
Club, Tyoga Country Club, former member of the Lions Club, and was an avid
golfer. He enjoyed hunting and traveling, and was an Air Force veteran
serving during the Korean War. Surviving are his wife, Rosalie; sons, Keven
(Melissa) Kuhns, Columbus, OH, and Erich (Aisha) Kuhns, Baltimore, OH;
daughters, Diane (Grant) Winstead, Ashburn, VA, and Linnea (Rob) Repard,
Wellsboro, PA; seven grandchildren, Jordan and Jade Winstead, Broc and
Taynton Repard, and Madisyn, Ethyn, and Holdyn Kuhns. Friends and family
are invited to Joel's Life Celebration on Friday, January 26, 2007, from
2:00-3:00 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro,
PA. Funeral to follow at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Mark Shover officiating. Burial
in Wellsboro Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name may be
sent to the American Heart Association, 1704 Warren Avenue, Williamsport,
PA 17701, or to the American Cancer Society, Tioga County Unit, 1948 East
Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
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