The History Center on Main Street, 83 N. Main Street, Mansfield PA 16933 histcent83@gmail.com |
Mansfield PA and Richmond Township in Tioga County PA |
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In the lower picture the school is pictured in 1928 with the old Brick School that had been the high school and the gym addition.. The picture at left shows the old school in the right background with the new gym addition in front. The old school was eventually torn down. In its place now stands the larger part of the present High School. The gym addition remains as the auditorium. |
Mansfield High School GraduatesThis information was taken from the 1938 school year book. Joyce M. Tice has added supplemental information. |
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We now have a local history museum in Mansfield representing
the area in and naer Manfield.
Visit the History Center on Main Street at 83 North Main Street. We also have a locaton at 61 North Main Street. Regular hours are noon to 3 T, W Th or by appointment. Planning a Reunion? Be sure to include a visit to the History Center to see our Blue and Gold Room, Displays of yearbooks and ALL the graduates of this school. We like to have Welcome Home Receptions for our returning Mansfieldians. If you have obituaries for classmates, parents siblings, that we have not includedon the class pages, please send them to us. Return to Table of Contents for Mansfield
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SURNAME | FIRST NAME | YEAR | ADDRESS in 1938 | OCCUPATION | SPOUSE NAME | SRGP | Life Years | Cemetery | |
ALDEN | Irene | 1934 | Wellsboro St., Mansfield, Pa. | Vial Coveney | 85590 | 1916-1995 | |||
AUSTIN | Lettie | 1934 | Mansfield, Pa. | Attends College | [Eben Brace] | 10337 | MSTC | 1916-2001 | Glenwood Cemetery |
BAILEY | Carl | 1934 | R D 3, Mansfield, Pa. | [Vibeke Bogh] | 61189 | 1916-1990 | |||
BAILEY | Jeanette | 1934 | Mansfield, Pa. | [King Rose] | 17069 | MSC | 1916-2006 | ||
BARDEN | Teresa | 1934 | Mansfield, Pa. | 86211 | 1916-1999 | Prospect Cemetery | |||
BARNES | Henry | 1934 | 78 Meisner Ave, New Dorp, Staten Island, NY | Attends Manhattan College | 86075 | 1914-2007 | Forest Lawn | ||
BARNES | Lillian | 1934 | Blossburg, Pa. | Tom Pedalty | 95830 | 1916-1980 | Arbon Cemetery | ||
BEACH | Joyce | 1934 | Mansfield, Pa. | Works at Bakery | 05368 | MSTC | 1916-1996 | Prospect Cemetery | |
BIXBY | Robert | 1934 | Mansfield, Pa. | Clerk at A&P | [Bethmeion Weidner] | 79284 | 1917-1986 | Oakwood Cemetery | |
CLARK | Budd | 1934 | Mansfield, Pa. | Attends College | 76541 | MSTC | 1916-2014 | Wysox Cemetery | |
CLARK | Byron | 1934 | Mansfield, Pa. | Attends College | 97415 | 1917-1981 | Park Cemetery, Canton | ||
CLARK | Orma | 1934 | 2000 4 Redrood, Coral Gables, Fl | Donald Cady | 19190 | 1915-2012 | Florida | ||
CONABLE | Marion | 1934 | Mansfield, Pa. | Attends College | [Henry F. Mankedick] | 24392 | 1916-2006 | Prospect Cemetery | |
CORNWELL | Olive | 1934 | Mansfield, Pa. | Attends College | [Blair Lambert] | 32846 | MSTC | 1916-1999 | Ulysses Cemetery |
COVENEY | Vial | 1934 | Mansfield, Pa. | [Irene Alden] | 92229 | 1916-1988 | |||
CURTIS | Arlene | 1934 | Wellsboro, Pa. | Frances Nugent | 85083 | 1914-2005 | Gray Cemetery | ||
EVERY | James | 1934 | Mansfield, Pa. | Attends College | 27394 | 1915-2006 | St. Andrews | ||
FARRER | Mary Lou | 1934 | Mansfield, Pa. | Arthur Townsend | 83410 | MSC 68 | 1916-2008 | Gray Cemetery | |
FEIG | Ruth | 1934 | Mansfield, Pa. | Attends College | [Stuart Gillmore] | 33939 | 1917-1985 | Indiantown Nat. Cem. | |
FLEMING | Virginia | 1934 | Mansfield, Pa. | Teaches Judson Hill | [Wayne McClure] | 88095 | MSTC | 1917-1963 | Glenwood Cemetery |
GAYLORD | Albert | 1934 | R D, Mansfield, Pa. | 97404 | 1916-1965 | Evergreen Cemetery | |||
HAWLEY | Mary | 1934 | Mansfield, Pa. | Bookkeeper, Swains Music | [Christensen] | 87128 | 1916-2009 | ||
HUSTED | Joe | 1934 | Mansfield, Pa. | [Cleo Calhoun] | 85754 | 1916-1999 | North Carolina | ||
JAQUISH | Arbutus | 1934 | R D 2, Covington, Pa. | Attends College | 95596 | MSTC | 1916-2005 | ||
KENNEDY | Florence | 1934 | R D 2, Millerton, Pa. | 18820 | 1916-1998 | Watson Cemetery | |||
KINGSLEY | Leona | 1934 | R D 2, Millerton, Pa. | Attends College | 18565 | MSTC | 1917-1984 | Watson Cemetery | |
KNAPP | Esther | 1934 | Mackeyville, Pa. | Melvin Ferree | 56957 | 1915-2009 | |||
LANDON | Theresa | 1934 | Covington, Pa. | Lyle Phillips /Keith Ayres | 94248 | 1915-1996 | |||
LARRISON | Jack | 1934 | Gaines, Pa. | Log Cabin Inn | 97420 | 1916-1993 | Brookside in Gaines | ||
LONG | Beatrice | 1934 | Whitneyville, Pa. | Harold Price | 97444 | 1916-1994 | |||
LOVELAND | Anna Belle | 1934 | Mansfield, Pa. | Attends College | Max R. Colegrove | 83461 | MSTC | 1916-1989 | Oakwood Cemetery |
MOORE | Donald | 1934 | R D 3, Corning, NY | [3] | 69228 | 1916-1989 | Prospect Cemetery | ||
MURDOCK | Herman | 1934 | Mansfield, Pa. | Attends College | 95390 | 1916-2004 | Ashland, Ohio | ||
NASH | Ruth | 1934 | Mainesburg, Pa. | Darwin Welch, [Paul Sterling] | 03575 | 1915-2013 | Gillett Cemetery | ||
RUMSEY | Maurice | 1934 | R D 2, Mansfield, Pa. | Attends College | [Anastasia Rusiniak] | 06260 | MSTC | 1916-1999 | Perry NY |
NEAL | Miriam | 1934 | Mansfield, Pa. | Attends College | 16990 | MSTC | 1916-2004 | Oakwood Cemetery | |
PALMER | Erma | 1934 | Carl Johnson | 97437 | 1916-2004 | ||||
RIPLEY | Paul | 1934 | 72 Green St., Pontiac, Mi | 97438 | MSTC | 1916-1956 | Oakwood Cemetery | ||
ROBBINS | James | 1934 | Triangle Fraternity, State College, Pa. | San Antonia TX in 1995 | 13876 | Penn State | 1917- 2010 | Texas | |
SHAW | John | 1934 | Mansfield, Pa. | Attends College | [Thelma Muir] | MSTC | 12914 | 1916-2007 | Milton, PA |
SHAW | Robert | 1934 | Laceyville, Pa. | Care American Store | [Pauline Clark] | 06558 | 1916-2010 | Oakwood Cemetery | |
SMITH | Keith | 1934 | Deceased | 08063 | 1915-1933 | Prospect Cemetery | |||
SOMERVILLE | Robert | 1934 | Mansfield, Pa. | Attends College | 97431 | 1916-1991 | |||
STOUT | Myrtle | 1934 | Mansfield, Pa. | [Walter Doud] | 39009 | 1914-1979 | Gray Cemetery | ||
STRANGE | John | 1934 | Sigma Pi House, State College, Pa. | [3] | Penn State 1939 | 15730 | 1917-2014 | State Road Cemetery | |
SWEELY | Jeanette | 1934 | R D 8, Wellsboro, Pa. | Arvine Allen | 13430 | 1917-2004 | Tioga CMG | ||
TICKNER | Louis | 1934 | R D 2, Mansfield, Pa. | [Norma Blade] | 42675 | 1917-1999 | Jobs Corners Cemetery | ||
WARTERS | Mae | 1934 | R D 3, Mansfield, Pa. | [George Cleveland] | 84855 | 1916-2009 | Oakwood Cemetery | ||
WEST | Stuart | 1934 | Mansfield, Pa. | See Class of 1933 | 89740 | 1917-1993 | Middlebury Union | ||
WILCOX | Genevieve | 1934 | West High St., Painted Post, NY | [Teachman] | MSTC 58 | 03538 | 1916-2001 | Erwin NY | |
WILLIAMS | Nellie | 1934 | Mainesburg, Pa. | [Louis Tears] | 04276 | 1916-2005 | Columbia Valley | ||
WOOD | Eleanor | 1934 | Mansfield, Pa. | Works Abrams' Store | [Rose] |
57507 | 1916-1981 | ||
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Irene Nellie Alden 1916-1995 | Lettie Elizabeth Austin 1916-2001 | Carl Robertson Bailey 1916-1990 |
BAILEY - Carl R. Bailey, 74, of Mansfield, died Monday, July 30, 1990. Born May 5, 1916, in Mansfield, he was the son of John and Ingeborg Robertson Bailey. He was a retired carpenter and cabinetmaker. He was an Army Veteran of both World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Lambscreek Sportsman Club. Surviving are his wife of 44 years, the former Vibeke Bogh; and a daughter, Lise of Mansfield. Services will be held at a later date at the Lambscreek Sportsman Club. Burial will be made at the Arnot Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Lambscreek Sportsman Club or the Mansfield Fireman’s Ambulance Association. Arrangements are being handled by the Wilston Funeral Home, Mansfield. - Wellsboro Gazette, August 1, 1990
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Miriam Jeanette Bailey
1916-2006 |
V. Teresa Barden
1916-1999 |
Henry D. Barnes
1914-2007 |
BAILEY , Jeanette
ROSE
Jeannette B. Age 89, of Mansfield, PA, died May 26, 2006 at the Green
Home, Inc., Wellsboro, PA. She was born September 8, 1916, in Mansfield,
PA, the daughter of A. Ward and Ethel Stickler Bailey. Jeannette was a
retiree of Mansfield State College, and volunteered at Santa's Gift Bag.
She was a member of the Daughters of American Colonists, Colonial Dames
of the 17th Century, the DAR, the Descendants of Colonial Clergy, the Twin
Tiers Genealogical Society, the Wellsboro Historical Society, and the Columbian
Literary Exchange. Jeannette served as a literacy volunteer, and in 1986
was named BPW Woman of the year. She is survived by two stepsons, Ted Rose
of Waurika, OK, James Rose of Ft. Worth, TX; and a stepdaughter, Shirley
Benson in FL; a brother, Donald Bailey of Columbia, MO; and several nieces
and nephews. Jeannette was predeceased by her husband, King, in 1981; two
sisters, Frances Shea, and Josephine Hitchcock; a half-brother, Marvin
Love; and a half-sister, Pretha Newton. In keeping with Jeannette's wishes
there will be no funeral services. A service of Gary Wilston Funeral Home
& Cremation Service, 18 N. Main St., Mansfield, PA.
BARDEN - V. Teresa Barden, 82, [SRGP 86212] formerly of Mansfield, died Saturday, Jan. 9, 1999, at Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro. Born April 4, 1916, in Mansfield, she was the daughter of William Milton and Celia Laugerbaum Barden. She was a member of Mansfield United Methodist Church. Surviving are one sister and brother-in-law, Maria and William Wehrle of Durham, NC; nephew, Denny Bell of Mansfield; and several other nieces and nephews. Services were held Wednesday, Jan. 13, at the Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield, with the Rev. Joyce Treas officiating. Burial was made at Prospect Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Mansfield United Methodist Church, North Academy Street, Mansfield, Pa. 16933 - Wellsboro Gazette, 13 January 1999
BARNES Henry D. "Barney" Age 92, of Westinghouse Road, Horseheads, died unexpectedly on Saturday, January 6, 2007, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 56 years, Marian (May) Barnes in 2001; a daughter, Debra Knights; and granddaughter, Cheri; and daughter-in-law, Karen Barnes. He is survived by his daughter and sons, Robert Barnes of Horseheads, NY, Linda (Sam) Miller of Gillett, PA, Edward Barnes also of Gillett, PA, Fred Barnes of Frankfort, ME; eleven grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Hazel Sipe of Hershey, PA; Genevieve (Richard) Baker of TX; son-in-law, Lynn Knights of Troy, PA; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, along with several nieces and nephews. He was also predeceased by his brothers and sisters, Joseph Barnes, Lucy Gordon, Mildred Sawers and Elmer Barnes. Henry was born in Mansfield, PA on Dec. 16, 1914, the son of the late Frederick and Lillian Genevieve (Eleston) Barnes. He was raised in Mansfield and was a longtime employee of Brace Tool and Die in Elmira Heights. An accomplished self-taught designer and aviation enthusiast, Barney was at the early age of 18 the designer, fabricator, builder and test pilot for his home built biplane. For over 20 years, Barney, along with his late wife, Marian, belonged to the "Relaxed Squares" square dance club. Friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 South Main Street, Horseheads, on Tuesday, January 9, 2007, from 1-3:00 p.m. and 6-8:00 p.m. His funeral service will take place there at the funeral home on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira.
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Lillian Barnes 1916-1980 |
Joyce Mary Beach
1916-1996 |
Robert E. Bixby
1917-1986 |
BEACH - Joyce Mary Beach, 80, of Mansfield, died Thursday, Nov. 7, 1996, at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born June 24, 1916, in Westfield, she was a daughter of Newton and Carrie Carley Beach. Her mother, Carrie Carley Beach's family include the Garrison, Updike and Treman families. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Mansfield, past Sunday School teacher, and a member of the 55 Plus Club in Mansfield. Surviving are several cousins. Calling hours were held Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield. Funeral services were held there immediately following the calling hours with the Rev. Dr. James Bellamy officiating. Burial was made in Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield. Memorial donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church, Academy Street, Mansfield, Pa. 16933 - Wellsboro Gazette, 13 November 1996
Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield
BIXBY - Robert E. Bixby, Sr., 69, of 3885 Sanderosa Road,
Fayetteville, NC, formerly of Mansfield, died early Wednesday, Nov. 19,
1986, in Highsmith Rainey Hospital, Fayetteville. Born Jan. 18, 1917, in
Elmira, NY, he was a son of Franklin W. and Ruby Mae Swan Bixby. Mr. Bixby
was a carpenter and had been a bus driver for the Mansfield schools for
more than 20 years. He also had operated B & B Radiator Shop in Mansfield
for five years. Mr. Bixby was a member of the Church of Christ, Disciples,
Canoe Camp. He is survived by his wife, Bethmein [Betty] Weidner; son and
daughter-in-law, Robert Jr. and Rose of Fayetteville, NC; daughters and
sons-in-law, Sandra and Tom Smith of Concord, NC, Betty Jean and Wilford
Washer, Jr., of Wellsville, NY; brother, Clifford W. Bixby of Mansfield,
and seven grandchildren. The funeral was held Saturday at the Scureman
Funeral Home, Mansfield. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. The Rev. Debra
Casey, his pastor, officiated. - Wellsboro Gazette, November 26, 1986
CLARK, Budd
Melvin [SRGP 76541] - Budd M. Clark, 97, a well-known Wysox area businessman and
community leader, died peacefully on Friday, July 11, 2014 at the Robert Packer
Hospital in Sayre. Budd was born on Oct. 21, 1916 in Mansfield, Pa., the son of
Budd A. Clark and Ella Louise Bates Clark. An Eagle Scout, Budd graduated from
Mansfield High School and continued his education at Mansfield State College
obtaining a degree in education. He would later receive a degree in agriculture
from Penn State University. In his early years, Budd worked on the docks in
Philadelphia as a fruit inspector, and later taught for the Allentown Area
School District. He also was the general manager of several GLF locations
throughout New York State. Relocating from Mansfield to Wysox in 1946, Budd
became the general manager of West Motors, owned by his brother-in-law Stuart
West. On June 12, 1950, Budd married the former Almeda Brown in Franklindale.
This past June, Budd and Almeda celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary. In
1956, Budd founded Clark Furniture and Carpetland a successful business he
actively operated for over 50 years. Budd was a very active member of the
community, serving as President of the Towanda Area School Board for many years,
the Central Bradford County Chamber of Commerce, which recently presented Budd
with the "Old Faithful" lifetime achievement award, the Blue Lodge of the
Masonic Temple; obtaining the 32nd degree, Oddfellows, Shriners, and the Rotary
Club. Budd also held the position of Bradford County Republican Committeeman for
over 40 years. Budd was also a devoted, long time member of the First United
Methodist Church of Towanda. An avid sports enthusiast, Budd was often seen
jogging across Veteran's Memorial Bridge well into his eighties. Budd enjoyed
traveling, history, and studying Latin. Budd was a beloved husband, father and
grandfather, and will be deeply missed. Surviving in addition to his wife Almeda
Brown Clark of Wysox, are his sons, Budd W. Clark of Wysox, Tim Clark and his
wife Elyse of Towanda; daughters, Rebecca Clark of Franklindale and Sarah Clark
Burlingame and her husband Ron of Towanda; his grandchildren, David and Adam,
Heather, Kevin, Erica, Jordan and Nolan, Ronnie, Blake, Trey, and Lincoln; his
great-grandchildren, Casey, Seth Alex, and Rylan, Owen and Landon, Breanna and
Addison; and his great-great grandson, Weston. In addition to his parents, Budd
was predeceased by his sister and brother-in-law, Sara Clark West and Stuart
West of Mansfield; his granddaughter, Brittany Anne Burlingame; and
great-granddaughter, Brynn Mae Burlingame. A celebration of Budd's life will be
held beginning at 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 20, 2014 at the First United Methodist
Church of Towanda. The family will receive friends beginning at 1 p.m. at the
church until the time of the service. Interment will be private in the Wysox
Cemetery. Contributions may be directed to the First United Methodist Church,
105 Main St., Towanda, Pa., the Towanda Public Library, 104 Main St., Towanda,
Pa., or to the Towanda Rotary Club Budd M. Clark Scholarship Fund, in care of
Lori Blascak, treasurer, Citizens & Northern Bank, 428 Main St., Towanda, PA
18848 in Budd's memory. Arrangements are under the direction of the
Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa.
Published in
Daily Review from July 13 to July 15, 2014
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Byron Lewis Clark 1917-1981 |
Orma Geraldine Clark 1915-2012 |
Marian Louise Connable 1916-2006 |
CLARK, Orma Geraldine [SRGP 19180] - Orma Geraldine Cady, 97, of Dunnellon, FL was born on January 18, 1915 and passed away on September 15, 2012. She loved to watch sports, particularly basketball and football. In her younger years she played basketball and scored 103 points in one game setting a record in her home town. Orma was a member of Alliance Church of Port Charlotte and later Friendship Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Donald Cady. Orma is survived by her children; Dale Clark Cady (Paula) and Donna Peeples (Louie), grandchildren; Kevin, Daniel, Brian, Kyle, Donald and Rudy, and 7 great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 20, 2012, 10 am, at Friendship Baptist Church 9530 Southwest 105th Street Ocala, FL 34481 with family to receive friends 1 hour prior. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Friendship Baptist Church Missionary Fund in her name.
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Olive Cornwell 1916-1999 |
Viall Coveney 1916-1988 |
Arlene Curtis 1914-2005 |
CORNWELL, Olive [SRGP
32846] – Olive C. Lambert, 82, of Ulysses died Wednesday, July 28, 1999, at
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born Dec. 3, 1916, in
Mansfield, she was the daughter of Elmer and Grace McConnell Cornwell. She was a
graduate of Mansfield High School and Mansfield State Teachers College. She
served as a home economics teacher in Northern Potter School District for 33
years. She attended the Ulysses Free Methodist Church. She was a member and past
matron of the Order of the Eastern Star #95 in Ulysses. She was a life member of
the National Educators Association and the Pennsylvania State Educators
Association. Preceding her in death were her husband, Blair J. Lambert, in 1965;
and one brother and one sister. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law,
Nicholas and Lou Ann Lambert of Entriken and Kenneth L. and Jean Lambert of
Ulysses; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jean and Larry Blanchard of Ulysses and
Sarah and Michael Higgins of Quakertown; eight grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren. Calling hours were held Friday, July 30, at the Kear-Olney
Funeral Home, Ulysses, where funeral services were held Saturday, July 31, with
Pastor Edwin Ziegler officiating. Burial was made at Ulysses Cemetery. Memorial
donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice. – Wellsboro Gazette, 4
August 1999, p.7
CURTIS - Arlene Nugent, 90, of Wellsboro, died Tuesday, May 31,
2005 at the home of her daughter, Joanne Horton. She was born June 24, 1914 in
Mansfield, the daughter of Charles and Amanda Wilson Curtis. Arlene was a member
of the First United Methodist church of Mansfield. In addition to her daughter,
Joanne, of Wellsboro, she is survived by three grandchildren and three great
grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Francis in 1996. Funeral
services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be made in
Gray Cemetery, Covington. - Wellsboro Gazette, June 1, 2005
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James Every
1915-2006 |
Mary Lou Farrer
1916-2008 |
Ruth Dewey Feig 1917-1985 |
FARRER - Mary Lou Townsend, age 91, of Mansfield, PA, died Wed., September 24, 2008, at the Green Home, Wellsboro, PA. Mary Lou was born December 31, 1916 in Houghton, PA, a daughter of Philip and Robbie Morris (Key) Farrer. She was a retired Special Ed teacher for Wellsboro Blast Unit. Mary Lou was married to the late Arthur Townsend, Jr. She was a lifetime member of the Mansfield V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary and was a past president. She enjoyed reading, bowling, gardening, flowers, cooking, and spending time with her family. Mary Lou is survived by four sons, Arthur Townsend, Jr. of Springfield, VA, Steven (Nancy) Townsend of Overland Park, KS, Richard (Frances) Townsend of Severn, MD, Neil Townsend and his companion, Floss Ralston of Mansfield, PA; three daughters, Phyllis Townsend of Corning, NY, Sandra Hammeken of Tampa, FL, Lorraine Townsend of Mansfield, PA; 17 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Iloe Farrer of Mansfield, PA. Mary Lou was predeceased by her husband, Arthur Townsend, Jr., and a brother, John Farrer. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA with her granddaughter, Elizabeth Townsend officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mary Lou’s memory to the Mansfield VFW Ladies Auxiliary, South Main Street, Mansfield, PA 16933, or a charity of ones choice.
FEIG, Ruth [SRGP
33939] – Ruth F. Gillmore of 2628 Green St., Harrisburg, died Wednesday,
November 6, 1985 in Polyclinic Medical Center. She was a well known entertainer
in the Harrisburg area and was employed at the Blue Mountain Hotel and
Restaurant. She was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church and American
Federation of Musicians Local 269. She was a national musician with the Ladies
Auxiliary to the VFW and a graduate of Mansfield University. Surviving are her
husband, Stuart L. Gillmore; her mother, Maude D. Feig of Coudersport, a son,
Jack L. of Lancaster; three sisters, Yvonne Orvik of Chino Valley, Ariz,; Bettie
Duclos of Wellsburg, NY, and Patricia Osani of Port Allegany and a brother,
Robert C. Feig of Galeton. Private services were held Saturday in the Jesse H.
Geigle Funeral Home, Susquehanna Twp., with the Rev. Joanne M. Link, her pastor
officiating. Burial was in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery at the convenience
of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer
Society, Dauphin County Unit, 2257 Herr St., Harrisburg, PA 17109. – Wellsboro
Gazette, 13 November 1985, p.12
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Virginis C. Fleming 1917-1963 |
Albert Leigh Gaylord 1916-1965 |
Mary Hawley 1916-2009 |
FLEMING-MCCLURE
Miss Virginia C. Fleming, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fleming,
was married to Wayne McClure, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne McClure, Snedekerville,
in a pretty ceremony Sunday at 2 p.m. at the home of her parents near Mansfield.
The ceremony was performed by Charles N. Ouderkirk, Pastor of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, in the presence of the immediate families. Miss Phyllis
Grant, Mansfield, was maid of honor, and Melvin Kilgore was best man. The
bride is a graduate of the Mansfield Senior High School and State Teachers
College. She has been teaching in the Judson Hill School. Mr. McClure is
a graduate of the Troy High School. (handwritten on article 1938)
FLEMING, Virginia [SRGP 88095] – Mrs. Virginia Fleming McClure, 45, of Troy, formerly of Mansfield, died Wednesday, April 10, 1963. She was a member of the Troy Methodist Church; a teacher in the Troy School System for 25 years. Survived by husband, Wayne McClure, Jr.; daughter, Mrs. Donald Snyder of Albany; mother, Mrs. Alice Fleming of Mansfield; sisters, Mrs. Anna Dodge of Phoenix, Ariz., Mrs. Lewis Barden of Mansfield; brother, the Rev. Dale Fleming of Kylertown, PA; one granddaughter. Funeral service was held at the Troy Methodist Church Friday at 2 p.m., the Rev. Charles Walker officiating. Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy. – Mansfield Advertiser, 17 April 1963, p.5
GAYLORD, Albert Leigh
– Albert Leigh Gaylord, 50, of Mainesburg RD 1, died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1965,
in a Philadelphia Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Evelyn; two sons, Albert
Jr., of Mainesburg, and Robert, of Wellsboro; a daughter, Mildred, at home;
three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Youmans, of Crooked Creek; Mrs. Genevieve Heck of
Middlebury Center, and Mrs. Grace Benson, of Falls Church, VA; and a brother,
Fred, of Corning, NY. The funeral was at 2 p.m. Sunday at Shaw & Robena’s.
Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Tioga. The Rev. Orey Crippen, a retired
Baptist minister, officiated. Mr. Gaylord had formerly worked for Billard
Machine and Tool Co. for several years. – Mansfield Advertiser, 17 November
1965, p.4
GAYLORD, Albert Leigh – Albert
Leigh Gaylord, 50, of Mainesburg, PA, died Wednesday, November 10th at the
Frankford Hospital in Philadelphia after a lengthy illness. He was born in
Tioga, June 4, 1915, son of Leigh and Carrie Froman Gaylord. Survived by his
widow, Evelyn Gaylord, Mainesburg, sons, Albert Jr. of Mainesburg, and Robert of
Wellsboro, daughter, Mildred at home; sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Youmans of Crooked
Creek, PA, Mrs. Genevieve Heck, Middlebury Center and Mrs. Grace Benson, of
Falls Church, VA; brother, Fred Gaylord of Corning. Funeral services were held
at Shaw & Robena Funeral Home on Sunday, the Rev. Orey Crippen officiating with
burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Tioga, PA. – Wellsboro Gazette, 18 November 1965,
p.8
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Joseph Homer Husted 1916-1999 |
Arbutus Louise Jaquish 1916-2005 |
Florence Mildred Kennedy 1916-1998 |
KENNEDY –FLORENCE M. JENKINS, of Mansfield, PA, age 82, December 27, 1998 at home. She was born July 13, 1916 in Rutland Township, the daughter of William & Mary Updike Kennedy. Florence is survived by her husband of 59 years, Lester; 2 daughters, Barbara Crippen of Philipsburg, PA & Jean Pazzaglia of Mansfield, PA; 3 grandchildren, Alan Crippen II, Michael Crippen & Michelle Taylor & 6 great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to call at the Wilston Funeral Home, 18 N. Main St., Mansfield, PA Tuesday 7-0 p.m. & Wednesday 1-2 p.m. Funeral services will be held there Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. James Bellamy & Alan Crippen II officiating. Burial in Watson Cemetery, Roseville, PA. Family will provide the flowers. Memorial contributions in Florence’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5 East Avenue, Wellsboro, PA. –Elmira Star Gazette.
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Leona Kingsley
1917-1984 |
Esther Knapp
1915-2009 |
Theresa Landon 1915-1996 |
KINGSLEY, LEONA K. DUNMORE: Leona K. Dunmore, 66, of RD 2, Millerton, died Friday,Feb. 3, 1984, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born in Roseville on September. 23, 1917, she was the daughter of Malcomb and Laura Longwell Kingsley. A 1938 graduate of Mansfield University, she had taught school in Port Jervis, N.Y., for twenty years. She was a member of the Roseville United Methodist Church. Surviving her is one son, Dale, of Wellsboro. Friends were invited to call at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5. the funeral was held there Monday, Feb. 6, at 11 am with the Rev. Edward Green, her pastor, officiating. Burial was in Watson Cemetery, Roseville. The family furnished flowers. Those who wish may make donations to the Mansfield University Foundation at the Alumni Office.
ESTHER L. KNAPP FERREE, 94, OF 6 Hill St., Mill Hall, died Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009 at the home of her special niece, Mary Ann Ferree. Born March 11, 1915 in Mansfield, PA, she was a daughter of the late Irving and Dora Boyce Knapp. Her husband, Melvin Ferree, died in 1958. A 1934 graduate of the Mansfield High School, Esther was employed at Champion Parts Rebuilders, retiring in 1984. A very active member of Blanchard Church of Christ, she was a member of the Beech Creek Grange and she enjoyed baking, gardening, swimming, sewing, reading, and flower gardening. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Janet Peters in 1960. Surviving are three grandchildren, William Leroy Peters of Mill Hall, Jeffrey Peters of Bardstown, KY, and Rodney Peters of Blaxland, Australia; seven great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Also preceding her in death were her two brothers, Robert and William Knapp, and two sisters, Margaret Klump and Hilda Brickley. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 pm Tuesday, Aug. 18 in the Dean K. Wetzler Jr. Funeral Home, 320 Main St., Mill Hall. Services will be Wednesday, Aug. 19 in Blanchard Church of Christ with Rev. Russel J. Moldovan, her pastor officiating. Internment will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Mill Hall. The family will provide flowers and requests memorials be made to the Blanchard Church of Christ through the funeral home.
LANDON, Theresa –
Theresa Ayers, 80, of Mansfield, died Monday, July 1, 1996, at home. Born Nov.
8, 1915, in Mansfield, she was the daughter of Alfred and Nellie Wilson Landon.
She was a homemaker for may years and a retiree of Mansfield University in 1978
after 10 years of service. Preceding her in death were her first husband,
William Lyle Phillips, July 29, 1938 and her second husband, Keith R. Ayers on
Dec. 2, 1991; three brothers, Francis, Howard and William Landon and two
sisters, Velma Russell and Vera Landon. Surviving are one daughter, Tessie A.
Ayers of South Williamsport; three sons, Lyle E. Phillips of Blossburg, Charles
A. Ayers of South Williamsport and K. Robert Ayers of Mansfield; eight
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, many
friends. Calling hours were held Tuesday, July 2, at the Scureman Funeral Home,
Mansfield. Funeral services were held there Wednesday, July 3. – Wellsboro
Gazette, 3 July 1996, p.9
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John W. "Jack" Larrison 1916-1993 |
Beatrice May Long 1916-1994 |
Anna Belle Loveland
1916-1989 |
LARRISON, John W. – John W. “{Jack” Larrison, 77, of Gaines RR 1 died Tuesday, July 6, 1993, at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Born Feb. 24, 1916, he was the son of Donald R. and Oral Z. Larrison of Gaines. He was a member of the Masonic Galeton Lodge #602, F&AM; Lodge Council Chapter Consistory Valley of Coudersport; Moose Lodge #0826, Galeton; Member of Shrine, Irem Temple. He was a Merchant Marie Veteran of World War II. He was owner and operator of the Log Cabin Inn for 32 years. Surviving are his wife, Lillian Lee Larrison; two sons, Gerry R. Larrison and Michael J. Larrison; three daughters, Jerry Ann Evans, Judith L. Montgomery and Patricia Z. Wright; stepchildren, Linda Slotter and David Hoover; one sister, Marjorie Cannon; eight grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild. Friends may call at the Collins Funeral Home, Galeton, on Thursday, July 8, from 7 – 9 p.m. with Masonic services at 7:30 p.m. Services will be held Friday, July 9, at 11 a.m. at the Gaines United Methodist Church. – Wellsboro Gazette, 7 July 1993, p.34
LOVELAND- ANNABELLE (LOVELAND) COLEGROVE, age 73, of Clinton St., Mansfield, PA, died October 27, 1989 at Williamsport General Hospital. Family will receive friends at the Mansfield First United Methodist Church, Sunday at 3pm, followed by Funeral Services there at 4pm, with Revs. Thomas Searfoss and Rudolph Van der Hiel officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA. Family will provide the flowers. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Colegrove’s memory may be made to: the Mansfield Borough Council, 19 E. Wellsboro St., Mansfield, PA to be used in the Max L. Colegrove Memorial Park or to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Wilston Funeral Home, 18 N. Main St., Mansfield, PA she is survived by 3 sons, James W. of Williamsport, John H. and Richard M., both of Mansfield; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Jane Taylor of Shippensburg, PA; 9 grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Max, August 19, 1986. Mrs. Colegrove was born February 16, 1916 in Milesburg, PA, the daughter of James and Mary Flanigan Loveland. She was a retired elementary school teacher. She began her teaching career in Shinglehouse, PA and later taught at the Campus and Warren L. Miller grade schools in Mansfield. She was a 1934 graduate of Mansfield High School, 1938 graduate of the former Mansfield State Teachers College, member of the First United Methodist Church, member and past matron of Twilight Chapter #475 OES, member of the Tioga County Historical Society and the Mansfield 55 plus Club.
Long, Beatrice May - natural daughter of Laura Belle Gibson, adopted by Carrie Tubbs and Raymond E. Long.
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Donald Moore
1916-1989 |
Herman Bryce Murdock 1916-2004 |
Miriam Neal
1916-2004 |
NASH Ruth Sterling (See 1933 Page for photo)
97, formerly of Troy, PA died peacefully on Thursday evening, June
13, 2013 at her daughter’s home in Blossburg. Ruth Eleanor Nash was
born in Elmira, NY on October 16, 1915, a daughter of Everett and Anna
(Mason) Nash. She was a 1933 graduate of Mansfield High School.
In addition to caring for her family and home, Ruth enjoyed working.
She was employed by the Artistic Card Co in Elmira, Stauffer’s Store in
Mainesburg and later was an aide at Troy Hospital for several years.
She married Paul Sterling at the Gillett Baptist Church. They shared
23 years before his passing on June 11, 1992. Ruth attended the State
Road Baptist Church in Mainesburg, the Gillett Baptist Church and their
Breans Women’s Group. She also especially enjoyed going to the Old
Covert Church on Armenia Mtn. for Mother’s Day. She was a member
of the Austinville Lady Rebekahs. Family was most important in Ruth’s
life. She also camped, traveled and visited all the states.
She and Paul also enjoyed wintering in Dade City, Florida. Surviving
are her four children; Janice (Lyle) Foster of Troy, Ken Welch of Granville
Summit, Phyllis (Kirk) Smethers of Blossburg and Charles (Linda) Welch
of Dade City, FL.; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great
great grandchildren; three stepchildren; Paula Mallory of Troy, Stanley
(Debbie) Sterling and Steve (Sally) Sterling all of Gillett, numerous nieces,
nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband Paul, she was predeceased
by her sister, Evelyn Cook and an infant brother and infant sister, Everett
Jr. and Lillian. Calling hours are 11 – 12 p.m. Tuesday, June 18,
at Pepper Funeral Home, 578 Springbrook Dr. in Canton. The funeral
will follow with Rev. Kenneth Marple officiating. Burial will follow
in Gillett Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Mrs. Sterling’s name
may be made to Covert Church, c/o RR 1 Box 368 Troy, PA 16947. Funeral
Home Obituary – June 16, 2013
MARY L. NEAL (SRGP 16990)
Mary L. (Miriam) Neal, 88, of Mansfield, died Friday, July 2, 2004
at home. Born June 14, 1916 in Mansfield, she was the daughter of Dr. Leonard
and Estella Husted Neal. She was retired from teaching in the Elmira City
Schools. She was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church of Mansfield
and the Garden Club. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Homer,
Byron, William; and a sister, Elizabeth. Surviving are a brother, Darwin
Neal of Mansfield; several nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to call
at the Wilston Funeral Home, 18 N. Main St., Mansfield on Friday, July
9 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Services will be held at 2 p.m., following calling
hours with the Rev. Deborah Casey officiating. Burial will be made in Oakwood
Cemetery, Mansfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United
Presbyterian Church of Mansfield, P.O. Box 72, Mansfield, Pa. 16933.
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Erma Palmer 1916-2004 |
Philander Paul Ripley 1916-1956 |
James Walter Robbins 1917- 2010 |
RIPLEY,
Paul [SRGP 97438] – Paul P. Ripley, 40, of Palmyra, NY formerly of
Mansfield, died in an automobile accident on November 21. He graduated from
Mansfield High School and attended Mansfield State Teachers College. He was a
member of the Masonic Lodge F&AM of Detroit, Michigan. He is survived by his
parents, Mr. & Mrs. Harry Ripley of Covington and one brother, Harold Ripley of
Berwyn, PA. Services were held on Sunday, Nov. 25 at 2:00 p.m. at the Shaw &
Robena Funeral Home. The Rev. John R. Hays officiated and burial was in the
Oakwood Cemetery. – Mansfield Advertiser, 28 November 1956, p.5
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Maurice Walter Rumsey 1916-1999 |
John Howe Shaw II 1916-2007 |
Robert Shaw
1916-2010 |
RUMSEY, Maurice W.
[SRGP 06260] - Maurice W. Rumsey, 82, a retired teacher with Perry Central
School, died Saturday, (Jan. 30, 1999) at home. A native of Wheeling, W.Va.,
Rumsey received a bachelor's degree from Mansfield State University and a
master's degree from Syracuse University. He was an earth science and biology
teacher at Perry Central for 31 years, retiring in 1977. Rumsey served as a
staff sergeant in the U.S. Army's 19th General Hospital during World War II. He
was stationed in England and France. A member of the Baptist Church of Perry, he
was a former church deacon and former treasurer of the Christian Education
Board. He was a former member of the Camera Club and was an avid painter and
wood carver. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, the former Anastasia
Rusiniak; a son, Paul of Naples; a daughter, Darlene M. Cohen of King of
Prussia, Pa.; three brothers, Jerald of Mansfield, Pa., James of Canton, Pa.,
and Richard of Anderson, S.C.; three sisters, Elizabeth Seelye of Canton, Lois
Peters of Dallas, and Audele N. Longley of Park Forest, Ill.; and two
grandchildren. Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Baptist
Church of Perry on Main Street. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. - Obituary
from Buffalo News, dated February 1, 1999
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Robert Somerville 1916-1991 |
Keith Smith
1915-1933 |
Myrtle Stout
1914-1979 |
SMITH - Keith Smith [SRGP 08063] died Wednesday morning at 2 o'clock at the Blossburg hospital. He was born at Laquin, April 28, 1915. A few years ago the family moved to their farm in Richmond. He was a Senior in the Mansfield Senior High School, where he was vice-president of the Future Farmers' Club. Besides his parents, he is survived by three brothers, Lowell M., Elwin B. and Wendell, and three sisters, Alene, Louise and Alice. The funeral was held Friday. Rev. D.W. Bayle officiating; burial in Prospect cemetery at Mansfield. - Wellsboro Agitator, November 1, 1933
STOUT - DOUD, Myrtle: Age 64 of Canada Rood, Covington, Pa., Friday, January 12, 1979 at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Friends are invited to call at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Monday at 1 p.m., Pastor Eugene B. Wood officiating. Burial in Gray Cemetery, Covington. Survived by one sister, Mrs. Hazel Miller of Spencer, N. Y.; one brother, Elmer J. Stout of East Smithfield; mother-in-law, Mrs. Florence Aberle of Covington; many nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church of Mansfield, Blossburg, and Wellsboro. She and her late husband, Wesley owned and operated the Doud Poultry Form on Canada Road in Covington for many years. She was born in Mansfield, January 24, 1914 the daughter of John and Minnie Tillberg Stout.
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John Gray Strange
1917-2014 |
Jeanette Sweely
1917-2004 |
Louis Tickner 1917-1999 |
Mansfield Advertiser - 1958
Major Strange Teaching at Fort Leonard Wood
Major John G. Strange, son of Mrs. John C. Strange, Mainesburg,
PA, is on six weeks temporary duty as an instructor at the Reserve Officer
Training Corps summer camp at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. Major Strange is scheduled
to return to his regular duties as an associate professor of military science
and tactics at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. He is a
1934 graduate of Mansfield High School and a graduate of the Pennsylvania
State University. The major is a member of Sigma Pi fraternity.
John Gray Strange -John attended the Gray's Valley school for the first eight grades and graduated from Mansfield High School in 1934. He graduated from Penn State with a B. S. in Forestry in 1939. On 8 July 1941, he enlisted in the U. S. Army as a 2nd Lt. and he was promoted to Lt. Col. on 29 Sep 1942. He retired in 1967 from the Army. In World War II, he was at Pearl Harbor on 7 Dec 1941. He was awarded a Purple Heart for injuries at the Battle of the Bulge 26 Dec 1944. He served construction duty in Korea in 1954-55, was Korean Advisor in 1960-61, and was Area Engineer for Afghanistan in 1964-66. He served 21 years active duty and 6 in the Reserves. Following his retirement he was employed 13 years by Gannett Fleming Engineers of Harrisburg as a Resident Engineer in Pollution Control. In addition to the Purple Heart, he was awarded the Army Commendation Award, the Asiatic-Pacific Medal, and the European Theater Medal. [Interviewed by Joyce M.Tice 1995]
STRANGE, John Gray - Strange, Lt. Col. Ret. John Gray, passed away June 13, 2014 at Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro, PA. He was born February 19, 1917 in Gray’s Valley, PA, to the late John Cooley and Alice Gray Strange. He was predeceased by brother Edson Cooley and wife Marion White Strange. He is survived by his wife Odeena Jensen Strange, daughter Shelley and husband David Hamel, sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Jensen Campbell and Hildred Jensen Yost, one grandchild, two great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. John graduated in Forestry from Penn State University in 1939 where, while on the cross country track team he qualified for the next Olympics. He continued training in Hawaii where he was sent as a draftee. He was there on December 7, 1941. He became an officer of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers after training at Ft. Belvoir Virginia. From there he went to England and France. He was wounded in France and received the Purple Heart. After the war he returned to civilian life but continued in the Army Reserves. When asked to help fill the need of Engineers in the Army he returned to active duty. John was in Korea and during the Christmas season he went on leave to Tokyo. On the military plane in Seoul a teacher from the Army dependents school came aboard. She asked him if the vacant seat next to him was taken. No, so she sat. They chatted and it turned out she taught his commanding officer’s son. Thus introduced, they enjoyed Tokyo and later Korea together. Back in the U.S. they married in Odeena’s church in Berkley, CA. John had various postings in the United States, two in Korea, and the most unusual was to Afghanistan in the sixties. He looked it up on a map to find the location. His assignment was overseeing the completion of the road from Kabul to Kandahar. Upon retirement from the Army the Col. Became a Resident Engineer for Gannett Flemming Corp. Finally in retirement in Gray’s Valley he enjoyed his membership in Corey Creek Golf Club playing with his senior friends. He was a lifelong member of the Sullivan State Road Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and family visits. Friends are invited to John’s graveside service at the Sullivan State Road Cemetery on Wednesday at 11:30 AM. He will be laid to rest there with full military honors. Family will provide the flowers. Memorial contributions in his memory may be directed to the Sullivan State Road Baptist Church c/o Donna Davey 18593 Rt. 6 Mansfield, PA 16933. - A service of Gary Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Mansfield, PA.
SWEELY, Jeanette - ALLEN Listed on 04/13/04
Jeanette
L. Age 86, of Davis Road, Wellsboro, PA, died April 7, 2004 at the
home of her daughter in Glendale, AZ. Jeanette was the wife of the late
Arvine D. Allen. She was born April 11, 1917 in Roseville, PA, the
daughter of the late Fred and Cora Leiseuring Sweely. She graduated from
Mansfield High School and was a Nutritional Aid for Penn State Cooperative
Extension. Jeanette was a member of the Middle Ridge United Methodist Church,
a volunteer at the Tioga County Fair for over 30 years, and loved
gardening, canning, square dancing and traveling. Surviving are sons and
daughters-in-law, Blaine and Patti Allen, Mansfield, PA, Dale and Sandra
Allen, Wellsboro, PA, and Lance and Sherry Allen, Wellsboro, PA; daughters
and sons-in-law, Kaye and Kurt Dodge, Glendale, AZ, and Sallie and Lewis
Sticklin, Wellsboro, PA; 15 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren;
brother and sister-in-law, Leigh and Pat Sweely, Tioga, PA; sister, MarcielHolton,
Horseheads, NY; brother-in-law, Arnold Allen, Wellsboro, PA; sister-in-law,
Emma Sweely, Mansfield, PA; several nieces and nephews. Shewas preceded
in death by her brother, Keith Sweely. Friends and relatives are invited
to Jeanette's Life Celebration on Wednesday, April 14, 2004, from 6 to
8 p.m. and Thursday, April 15, 2004, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Tussey-Mosher
Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home," 139 Main St., Wellsboro, PA. Funeral
Thursday, April 15, 2004, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Kermit Shrawder officiating.
Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.
TICKNER, Louis W. [SRGP 42675] – Louis
W. Tickner, 82, of Mansfield RR 2 died Monday, April 26, 1999, at Broad Acres
Nursing Home, Wellsboro. Born April 26, 1917, in Elmira, NY, he was the son of
Harrison B. and Edna Garrison Tickner. He was a retired dairy farmer and had
served as a Rutland Township supervisor for 25 years. He was a member of the
Covington Grange and the Roseville Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife of 52
years, Norma Blade Tickner; one son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Karen
Tickner of Wellsboro; one daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and James
Dunkleberger of Mansfield; two sister and brothers-in-law, Mary and Gerald
Sterling of Pine City, NY and Erma and George McCormick of Williamsport; five
grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Calling hours were held Wednesday,
April 28, at the Wilston Funeral Home, Mansfield. Funeral services were held
there Wednesday, April 28, with the Rev. James Bellamy officiating. Burial was
made at Jobs Corners Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Broad Acres
Nursing Home, RR 3, Box 249, Wellsboro, PA 16901. – Wellsboro Gazette, 28 April
1999, p.6
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Mae Warters
1916-2009 |
Almeron J. Whitteker
1915-2001 |
Ruth Genevieve Wilcox 1916-2001 |
ALMERON J. WHITTEKER [SRGP 82777]
Almeron J. Whitteker, 85, of Mansfield died Thursday, March 15, 2001, at
home. Born May 4, 1915, in Mansfield, he was the son of Wayne
and Maude Lounsbury Whitteker. He was a retiree
of Ingersoll Rand, Painted Post, N.Y. He was a member of the
First United Methodist Church and AARP. He was an avid hunter and
a member of the NRA and the Lambs Creek Sportsman's Club. Preceding
him in death were three brothers, Stanley, Randolph and Claude.
Surviving are his wife of 59 years, the former Janice Nichols; one son,
David of Mansfield; three daughters, Judith Gee of Canton, Betty
Jean Sumner of Mansfield and Sharon Snyder of Baltimore, Md.; two sisters,
Jean Mitchell of Covington and Marian Chamberlain of Towanda; 14 grandchildren
and 15 great-grandchildren. Calling hours were held Sunday,
March 18, at the Wilston Funeral Home, Mansfield. Funeral services were
held there Monday, March 19, with the Rev. Joyce Treas officiating.
Burial was made at Tioga County Memorial Gardens.
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Nellie Williams
1916-2005 |
Eleanor Wood 1916-1981 |
WOOD, Eleanor [SRGP 57507] – Eleanor Rose of Colonial Park for Mobile Home, New Britain, died Friday, Sept. 25, 1981, at Doylestown Hospital. She was 65. Born in Mansfield, Tioga County, she was the daughter of the late Aaron and Nellie Precit Wood. She had lived in New Britain for five years, and before that was a Hatboro resident. She was formerly employed by the Hatboro police department as a school crossing guard and parking meter attendant. She is survived by her husband, William A.; three sisters, Pearl Gottshall of Hatboro, Beatrice Morse of San Rafael, Calif., and Louise French of Doylestown; and a brother, Grover P. Wood of Whitney Point, NY. Mrs. Rose died on their 33rd wedding anniversary. – Wellsboro Gazette, 7 October 1981, p.12
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