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1947 view of Mansfield High School. Front section , the gym, was built about 1927 attached to the old Brick School. In 1939, the Brick School was torn down and the new school built surrounding the central gym..

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List from the 1946 Manscript Yearbook of Mansfield High School Surname First Name Year Spouse Austin Gordon 1946 Margaret Brown  14144 1928-2007 Elmira Burtch Carolyn 1946   Cary Gretchen 1946 Westlake Casselberry Donna 1946 Hicks Clark Bertha 1946 Trimble 22251 Cleveland Betty 1946 McGraw Cleveland Donna 1946 Strein Cleveland Wilma 1946 Maynard Davis Pauline 1946 Boom  Decker Dora 1946 Deyo Rarrick 26285 1928- Doughton Richard 1946   Doughty Roswell 1946 Donna Benson 23137 1928-2011 Watson Cemetery, Roseville Eaton Alan 1946   Edgerton Walter 1946 Linda Lloyd  51513 MSTC 1954 1928-2008 Woodlawn, Elmira Frost Helen 1946 Bowen Garrison Lewis 1946 Joyce Hilfiger  22540 1928- Griffin Mable 1946 Ronald Enderle 36015 Housel Purley 1946   89462 1928-1998 Husted Shirley 1946 Lynn Bailey 39541 Hutcheson Audrey 1946 Brown Hutcheson Donald 1946   Johnson Charles 1946   Lane Ruth 1946 Brueilly Longley Richard 1946   32838 Lovell Ruth 1946   Marshall Mary 1946 Nixon Maul Nan 1946 Wesley Johnson 78347 Morgan Imogene 1946 Walter Winnie 15441 Paris Lena 1946 Owens 83651 Precit Henry 1946   83359 Ripley Gordon 1946   04369 Ritter Richard 1946   Robson Dorothy 1946 Leslie Wilber 24612 1928- Rounsville Thomas 1946   Rumsey Roger [Jim] 1946 Elsie Gilbert  06264 1928- Russell Margaret 1946 Folk Seeley Robert 1946 Barbara Sterling 10755 1927-2007 Watson Cemetery Shaw Bryon 1946 Barbara Evans  25627 Smith Alden 1946 Maribel Young 05177 1928-2012 Oakwood Cemetery Smith Roger 1946 Shirley Harvey, Charlotte Riepple  40134 1928- Sours Arlene 1946 Raymond Stickler 83312 Sours Shirley 1946 Ellery Beagle 82575 1924- Stevens Mary Lynn 1946 Kenneth Carter  54393 1929-2007 Stilwell Lois 1946 John E. Wilcox 02658 1926-1986 Taylor John 1946   Tice Esther 1946 Charles Smith 02885 1928- Tice Paul 1946 Cynthia Dean  02881 1928- Ward Clifton 1946 Audrey Clark  23064 Warters James 1946   Watkins Bettie 1946   79381 Welch Paul 1946   04735 1928-1999 Wilcox Walter 1946   York Mary 1946 Peter Pazahanick 03514 1928- 53

Gordon Austin 1928-2007

AUSTIN Gordon A longtime resident of the Southport community died
on Friday afternoon, March 16, 2007 at his home with his loving wife Margaret by his side. Born on December 10, 1928 in Blossburg, PA, Gordon was the son of Irwin & Susan Wood Austin. He married Margaret Brown fifty four years ago. They raised a loving family who survive and cherish his memory. Sons, Gordon Austin, Southport; Richard Austin, Panama City Beach, FL; seven grandchildren, Timothy, Ronda, Dawn, Tiffany, Brittany, Gordon Jr. and Curtis; eight great grandchildren, Joseph, Scott, Dakkota, Anthony, Jessy Mya, Ramzy, and Gavin Reese; nieces, nephews and many family friends. In addition to his parents Gordy was predeceased by his five siblings, and his cherished daughter, Sandra Jean Waltermire. A talented craftsman, many hours were invested in woodworking. Many of his items were sold at local flea markets. Gordy was employed by the Elmira City School District as a painter for nearly 30 years. He always held a special place in his heart for animals. Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport on Monday evening, March 19, 2007 between the hours of 5-7 p.m. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 7:15 with the Reverend Donald Rockwell officiating. Interment will take place in Sts. Peter & Paul's Cemetery at the families convenience. Memorials may be directed to the Arthritis Foundation or Southern Tier Hospice in his memory.
 

	Roswell H. Doughty 1928-2011

DOUGHTY Roswell H. Doughty [SRGP 23137]
82, of Mansfield, died Sunday, May 22, 2011, at Bradford County Manor.   He was born Oct. 30, 1928, in Elmira, N.Y., the son of Thomas and Katherine Webster Doughty.  Roswell was a retired farmer and salesman at the Tioga County Candy Company and Garrison's Men's Store. He enjoyed visiting with his coffee club friends at Eddie's Restaurant, and was an avid gardener.  He is survived by his wife of 64 years, the former, Donna Benson; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Thomas and Karen Doughty of Avon Park, Fla., Mickey and Lou Ann Doughty of Blandon, Bruce Doughty of Williamsport; two daughters and sons-in-law, Diane and Kerry Vannote of Towanda, Sheila and David Langan of Brodheadsville; a sister, Lucille Matteson of Mansfield; a sister-in-law, Venita (Pete) Parker of Liberty; six grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.  A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Burial will be in Roseville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Roswell's memory may be made to the Mansfield Fireman's Ambulance Association, 381 S. Main St., Mansfield, Pa. 16933.  A service of Gary Wilston Funeral Home 130 S. Main St. Mansfield.  Wellsboro Gazette – May 24, 2011

Walter Edgerton 1929?-2008

EDGERTON, Walter E. (Skip)
Age 79, of Elmira Heights, NY, died on April 23, 2008 after an extended illness at St. Joseph Hospital, Elmira, NY. Visiting hours will be held in the Chapel of Blessed Michael the Archangel in Grace Episcopal Church, 375 W. Church St., Elmira on Saturday, April 26, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. followed by a Requiem Mass at 1 p.m. The Reverend Father Donald W. Matthews Celebrant. Full Military Honors will be accorded prior to the Mass. Interment of Skip's ashes will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery Elmira at the convenience of the family. The family will provide flowers; those wishing may make memorials to Grace Episcopal Church Memorial Fund. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda Lloyd Edgerton; children, Mark Edgerton of Clearwater, FL, Lisa Edgerton (Eric) Rice of Elmira Heights, NY; PA; grandchildren, Brian and Steven Edgerton of Clearwater, FL, Kathryn, Jesse, and Meagan Rice of Elmira Heights, NY; brother, James (Mary Jane) Edgerton of Mansfield; brothers-in-law, Richard (Maralyn) Lloyd of Muncy, PA, Gordon Lloyd of Elko, NV, Benjamin Lloyd of Horseheads, NY, Jeff Lloyd of Cuba, NY; and several nieces and nephews. Skip was predeceased by his parents, Ellsworth and Sarah Stevens Edgerton; brother, John D. Edgerton; nephew, Jeffrey Edgerton. Skip graduated from Mansfield, PA High School in 1946. Served from 1948 to 1952 in the United States Coast Guard. He graduated from Mansfield University in 1954 and Elmira College in 1969. Skip taught in the Campbell, NY, Mansfield, PA, Elmira Heights, Horseheads School District before completing his career as the Principal of the former Junior High West in the Horseheads Central School District in 1984. Skip was a member of the Grace Episcopal Church where he served in several capacities. A member of the Horseheads Elks, Retired Lions Clubs and a past Master of the Mansfield Masonic Lodge. He loved to golf and was a longtime member of the Corning Country Club. Mostly, Skip loved his church, friends, and family.
 

	Purley A. Housel 1928-1998

HOUSEL - Purley A. Housel Sr., 70, of Wellsboro RR7 died Wednesday, April 8, 1998, at home. Born Jan. 16, 1928, in Wellsboro, he was the son of Frank and Florence Graham Housel. He was a life-long resident of the Wellsboro area and was a graduate of Mansfield High School in 1946. He was retired from Agway, Wellsboro, after 33 years. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Wellsboro, and the Wellsboro Lions Club. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was an Army veteran serving in World War II. Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Maytha Stanford Housel; two sons and daughter-in-law, Purley A. Housel Jr and friend Beth Decker of Wellsboro and Kevin L. and Edie Housel of Okeechobee, Fla.; one daughter and son-in-law, Karol L. and Joseph Hinchey of Smethport; one sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy H. and William Haverley of Covington; one brother and sister-in-law, Arthur F. and Eliose Housel of Polk City, Fla.; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Ronald Stanford of Middlebury Center and Donald and Naomi Stanford of Elmira, NY; three grandchildren, Caitlin and Kellie Hinchey and Joshua Housel. Calling hours were held Friday, April 10, at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 11, at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Wellsboro, with the Rev. Peter A. DeVantier officiating. Burial was made at Middlebury Union Cemetery. - Wellsboro Gazette, April 15, 1998
 

		Robert Seeley 1927-2007

SEELEY, Robert L.
Age 80, of Roseville, PA, died September 29, 2007 at home. He was born July 12, 1927 in Roseville, the son of Lewis and Carrie Haff Seeley. Bob was the Rutland Township roadmaster for 18 years and was a dairy farmer. He was a member of the Roseville United Methodist Church and a past director of the Agway Co-op and the Tioga Valley Co-op. Bob was an avid hunter, trapper and fisherman. He enjoyed playing baseball in his younger days and loved to attend the kids' sporting events. Bob is survived by his wife of 52 years, the former Barbara Sterling; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Robert C. and Jeanie, and Kevin, all of Roseville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Ralph Thomas of Covington, Kathy and Robert Dinger of Roseville; a sister, Pauline Baker of Wellsboro, PA; seven grandchildren and a great-grandson. Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA, Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at the Roseville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Kevin Brophy officiating. Burial in Roseville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Bob's memory may be made to the Roseville United Methodist Church, c/o Roger York, 446 Pumpkin Hill Road, Mansfield, PA 16933.

	Alden Smith 1928-2012

SMITH Alden B. Smith
83, of Mansfield, Pa., died Jan. 12, 2012, at home. He was born Oct. 16, 1928, in Mansfield, Pa, the son of Vernon and Alice Jerald Smith. Alden was a retiree of Mansfield University, and was the University's Mountaineer Mascot. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Tracy and Clayton Rash of Belcamp, Md.; a sister, Dena Brownlee of West Palm Beach, Fla.; a brother and sister-in-law, Jerald and Jeanne Smith of Mansfield, Pa.; two grandchildren, Brandi and Katlyn Rash and two great-grandchildren, Nicole and Tyler Rash. He was predeceased by his wife, Mirabel in 2005. Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, Pa., Monday 1 to 3 p.m. Funeral services will follow there Monday at 3 p.m. with Rev. Ira Hindman officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery.   Williamsport Sun Gazette – January 14, 2012

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The following persons were included with this class in the 1944 yearbook Sophomore Class. They are not listed as 1946 graduates. They may have graduated another year or not graduated from this school.

Surname	First Name	Year	Spouse
Aldrich	Barrett	1946 S
Bower	Harold	1946 S
Boyce	June	1946 S
Berquist	Eva Jo	1946 S
Button	Donald	1946 S
Button	Donna	1946 S
Cary	Gretchen	1946 S	Westlake
Clark	Wilma	1946 S
Cole	Alston	1946 S
Cook	Margaret	1946 S	Richard Cox
Every	Robert	1946 S
Frost	Russell	1946 S
Hart	Norman	1946 S
Jessup	Eleanor	1946 S
Kenyon	Laura	1946 S	Gordon Beals
McCann	Charles	1946 S
Ripley	Keith	1946 S
Roby	Shirley	1946 S
Sargent	William	1946 S
Swain	Ruth	1946 S
Warren	Betty	1946 S
Whittaker	Claude	1946 S
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