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.

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ADAM WAGNER, 78, of 46 North Center St., Canton, died at his home, April 3, 1959.  He was retired harness-maker for the W. W. Gleckner & sons.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Aderhold Wagner, 2 sons, Guy B. of Danville and Richard T. of Lancaster, 6 grandchildren.  Another son Sgt. James W. Wagner, was killed in action with the Army Air Force during World War II.  The body is at the Kleese Funeral Home, Canton, where friends may call and services will be held this afternoon at 2:00 with the Rev. Herman C. Humke officiating.  Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park.

WAGNER Dean
Age 75, of Canton, PA, died April 27, 2008 at the Troy Community Hospital. Born on May 3, 1932 in Jersey Shore, PA, he was one of five children born to the late Lester and Jane (Welshans) Wagner. Dean attended the Troy schools and later proudly served in the Army during the Korean War. On June 25, 1955 Dean married the former Jean Rockwell in East Troy. Dean owned and operated a dairy farm for many years, until his retirement. He was a hard worker and talented handyman. Dean loved the outdoors and times spent gardening, hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed visiting with his many friends. Surviving are his children, Denise (Ronald) Slingerland, Darlene Putnam, all of Columbia Cross Roads, Susan (Steve) Wilcox of Troy, Sheryl (Greg) Seeley of Canton, Diana (Robert) Westlake of Millerton, Wayne Wagner of Williamsport and Keith (Sharlene) Wagner of Luthers Mills; grandchildren, Brittany, Shawn, Ryan, Alicia, Ben, Bryant, Brady, Derek and Aaron; a brother, Lynn Wagner of Jersey Shore; a sister, Gladys Bristol of Troy; nieces, nephews and cousins. Dean was predeceased by his beloved wife, Jean, on June 19, 2007; and brothers, Dale and Earl Wagner. Friends may call 7 – 9 p.m., Wednesday, at the Pepper Funeral Home in Canton. The funeral will be 11 a.m., Thursday, at the funeral home, with Rev. Jasper Smith officiating. Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park with Military Honors accorded.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 4/28/2008.

 

WAGNER Gladys Bristol

89, of West Burlington, PA died Tuesday evening, April 24, 2012, at Sylvan Ridge Personal Care Home in Columbia Cross Roads. Gladys Eleanor Wagner, “Ma” to her family and friends, was born on November 7, 1922 in Limestone Township, Lycoming County.  She was the only daughter and one of five children in the family of the late Lester and Jane (Welshans) Wagner.  On October 14, 1942, she and Richard “Dick” Bristol were married in the East Smithfield U.M. Church.  They raised three children and were blessed with 55 years together before Dick’s passing on July 4, 1998. In 1947, the Bristols purchased the Sleepy Eye Dairy in West Burlington Township.  Gladys enjoyed her life as a busy farm wife, and with hard work, the couple made many improvements to the farm before retiring in 1983.  Gladys enjoyed doing many things, especially visiting with family and friends, shopping and trips to the casinos.  In earlier years she bowled, square danced and golfed. Surviving are her children, Myron (Shirley) Bristol of West Burlington, Maxine (Robert) Simpson of Towanda and Wanda (Bill) Murray of West Burlington; Six grandchildren, Angie Ammerman, David (Kim) Bristol, Ron Simpson, Willie (Kelley) Murray, Dennis (Dee Dee) Murray and Rich Simpson, 13 great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, cousins, dear friends and neighbors. In addition to her husband Richard, she was predeceased by her four brothers; Lynn, Dale, Earl and Dean Wagner. Calling hours are 11 - noon Friday, April 27, at Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Drive in Canton.  Rev. Dave Dressler will officiate her funeral service at noon. Burial will follow in Bradford County Memorial Park Cemetery.  Those who wish may make a memorial in Gladys’ name to the American Lung Assoc., Marywood University, 2300 Adams Ave. Scranton, PA 18509.  Funeral home obituary – April 26, 2012

 

WAKELY Norma Jean Robbins
age 75, formally of Main Street, Laceyville, Pa., and Woodland Drive, Troy, Pa., died at the Golden Living Center in Tunkhannock, Pa., early Wednesday morning, Sept. 22, 2010, where she had been a resident since May. She was born in Sayre, Pa., on Nov. 19, 1934, the daughter of the late Wesley and Mary Ayers Wakely. She was the wife of the late Robert W. Robbins, who died on June 18, 1990. Mrs. Robbins was a graduate of the East Smithfield High School, Class of 1952. For many years she was a bookkeeper and secretary for many businesses in the Troy area.  For many years, she was a member of the Eastern Star, Troy Chapter, and also a member of the Red Hat Society in Towanda, Pa. In her spare time she enjoyed to read, and knit, and loved being surrounded by her family, especially being with her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  She is survived by her four children, Cheryl (David) Carnright, of Mehoopany, Pa.; Robert Bruce (Sheila) Robbins, of LeRaysville, Pa.; Diana Robbins (John Smith), of Mehoopany, Pa.; and Valorie (Andrew) Glover, of Laceyville, Pa.; 14 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother, Dale (Sharon) Wakely, of Sayre, Pa.; and three sisters, Doris (Lynn) Chamberlain, of Bentley Creek, Pa.; Vera (Ronald) Dunbar, of Breesport, Pa.; and Alice (Gary) Carlton, of Sanford, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Payton Zachary Milliron, who died on Jan. 27, 2007. A funeral service will be held at noon on Saturday, Sept. 25, from the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main Street, Laceyville, Pa., with Rev. Charles Bishop, of the Transue Community Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park. Family and friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday morning at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make memorial donations to the local library of the donor's choice. - Towanda Daily Review, September 23, 2010

Wesley R. WAKELY
Tunkhannock New Age, Wesley R. Wakely  Died: Tuesday, October 16, 2001 Age: 92 Wesley R. Wakely, 92, of Laceyville, PA, formerly of East Smithfield and Sayre, died on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2001 at the Tyler Memorial Hospital, Tunk-hannock. Born Jan. 9, 1909 in East Smithfield, he was the son of the late Jay E. and Anna Campbell Wakely. Wesley attended East Smithfield Schools. He owned and operated his own farm in East Smithfield and later was employed by the Burns Security at Ingersoll-Rand in Athens. On Oct. 25, 1933, he married the former Mary Ayers. Wesley was a member of the East Smithfield United Methodist Church. He enjoyed working in his garden Surviving are his loving wife of 67 years, Mary Wakely, at home; five children, Norma Robbins of Laceyville, Doris and Lynn Cham-berlain of Bentley Creek, Vera and Ron Dunbar of Breesport, NY, Dale and Sharon Wakely of Sayre, Alice and Gary Carlton of Sanford, FL; 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grand-children; five great-great-grand-children; two nieces, Wilma Nichols, East Smithfield, Juanita Raymond of Millerton. He was predeceased by his sisters, Mable Wakely and Flossie Lawton and a son-in-law, Bob Robbins. The family received friends on Friday, Oct. 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. A graveside service was held on Friday, Oct. 19 at 3:30 p.m. at the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, with the Rev. Rick Wulf, officiating.The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the East Smithfield United Methodist Church, Church St., East Smith-field, PA 18817 or to the Tyler Memorial Hospital, 880 Route 6 West, Tunkhannock, PA 18657 in Mr. Wakely's memory. Submitted by Carol Brotzman

WALBORN –HAZEL L. KRISE, 61, of 46 N. Center St., Canton died at Robert Packer Hospital Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1976 at 7:05 a.m. after and extended illness.  She was born in Granville Township, Aug. 16, 1915, a daughter of Allen and Cora Case Walborn.  She was the widow of Kenneth Krise, who died in 1967.  Mrs. Krise was a member of the Canton Church of Christ-Disciple.  In April of 1975, she retired after being employed by the Canton Diner for 25 years.  She was a member of the L.O.O.M. Auxiliary Chapter 981 and she was Senior Past Regent.  She was also a member of the Auxiliary of the Innes Hose Company of Canton and of the Tuesday Nigh Women’s Bowling League.  Mrs. Krise is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Shirley Vroman of Roaring Branch; five sons, Ernest Krise of Sylvania and Dale, Jimmy, Bradley and LeRoy, all of Canton RD 3; five sisters; Mrs. Harold (Lillian) Pepper of Granville Summit, Mrs. Eunice Knapp of Mansfield, Mrs. Harry (Edna) Bartlett of Mansfield RD; Mrs. Louis (Esther) Adams of Mansfield RD, Mrs. Kenneth (Kate) Cole of Granville Summit RD 1: one brother, Leon Walborn of Mainesburg; 22 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  The funeral was held at the Ralph T. Kleese Funeral Home, 40 N. Center St., Canton, Friday at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. Raymond D. Fravel, pastor of the Canton Ecumenical Churches officiating.  Burial was in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  The L.O.O.M. Auxiliary Chapter 981 held memorial services at 8 p.m. last Thursday at the funeral home.  Pallbearers are as follows: Sheldon Lindley, Wayne Scott, Richard Segur, Walton Kilbourn, Donald Ripley and Gerald Ripley.  –Canton Independent Sentinel.

WALBORN, Marion Dean, age 90, a resident of the Bradford County Manor, died Friday, October 10, 1997.  She was born in Burlington Twp., PA on February 8, 1907.  She was employed with GAF-ANSCO Camera and FilmCo., in Binghamton, NY.  She is survived by daughter-in-law, Dorothy Hemenway of Towanda, RR 1, PA; grandson and granddaughter-in-law James and Deborah Hemenway of Towanda RR 1; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; special sister-in-law, Ann Ginsel of Elmira, NY.  She was predeceased by her husband, Anthony; son, Robert Hemenway; sisters Grace Walborn, Jennie Meredith, Margaret Nichols, Blanche Kinney and brother, Walter Walborn.  Memorial services were held at the Bradford County Chapel on Friday, October 17 with burial to be in Bradford County Memorial Park.  Arrangements were by the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy.  Memorials may be directed to the Bradford County Humane Society, Route 220, Ulster, PA 18850.

DALTON L. WALBURN
Dalton Lee Walburn, infant son of Michael J. and Lisa M. Overpeck Walburn of Canton, PA, died Friday, February 23, 1996 at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA. Dalton was born April 11, 1995 at the Arnot-Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. Surviving are his parents, Michael and Lisa Walburn at home (35 Little St.) paternal grandparents, James H. Walburn of Canton and Donita M. and Harold Sargeant of Albany, NY; maternal grandparents, Lorin "John" and Jeanette Overpeck of Troy, PA; paternal great-grandparents, Donald and Bertha Spencer of Canton; maternal great-grandparents, Edwin and Ruth Colwell of Apalachin, NY; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. The family wishes to send special thanks for all the donations and prayers. Funeral services were held at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home in Towanda on February 27 with the Rev. Mica Martin officiating and burial to be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills. (TGR Thursday, February 29, 1996)

GERALD J. WALBURN age 71 of Elmira died Friday, Feb. 16, 1979 at his home.  He was a member of the Southside Baptist Church in Elmira.  A former Canton resident he was a 42-year employee of Belmar Manufacturing Co.  He was a retired employee of Harding Brothers, Elmira.  He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Bessie Bolt Walburn; daughters and sons-in-law, Elsie and Herbert Punchard, Shirley and Richard Mannion all of Elmira; son and daughter-in-law, Harold and Rita Walburn of Elmira; 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Lawrence Austin of Canton; brother, Donald Walburn of Elmira Heights; sisters-in-law, Laura Ameigh, Elmira, Madeline Frost, Covington; brother-in-law, David Bolt of Mainesburg; several nieces and nephews.  Funeral and committal services were held at the Olthof Funeral Home on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Bruce Cummings officiating.  Interment was in Bradford County Memorial Park.  –Canton Independent Sentinel

WALBURN Harold Hardinge Retiree Was born January 13, 1931 in Canton, PA, the son of the late Gerald and Bessie (Bolt) Walburn, died on Tuesday, September 18, 2006, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family at the age 75. His first wife, Rita Walburn, August 7, 1989, also predeceased him. Harold is survived by his beloved wife, Anne (McDonald) Walburn; daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Donnie Saar of Trout Run, PA, Sandy and Art Rose of Elmira, NY; sons and daughters-in-law, Dan and Linda Walburn of Pine City, NY, Dave Walburn and companion, Kelly Craven of Watkins Glen, NY; stepchildren, Richard (Leslie) McDonald of Campbell, NY, Tracy (Gary) Galpin of Elmira, NY; eight grandchildren, Bill and Joe Lewis, Jason and Nathan Walburn, Justin and Jacob Rose, Courtney and Kurt Walburn; five great-grandchildren, three step grandchildren, one step great-grandson; sisters and brothers-in-law, Elsie and Herb Punchard of Elmira, NY, Shirley and Art Cady, also of Elmira, NY; along with several nieces, nephews and many dear friends. Harold retired from Hardinge Inc. after 41 years of dedicated service as an engineer. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira, NY, on Wednesday, September 20, 2006, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services honoring Harold's life will be held there on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. The Reverend Donald Rockwell will celebrate the services. Interment will take place at the convenience of the family in the Bradford County Memorial Park Luthers Mills, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 East Corning Road, Corning, NY 14830.

WALBURN -SUSIE B. VANNESS, 75, of Athens Twp., PA passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020 at her home. She was born on June 23,1945 in Towanda, Pa, the daughter of the late Guy Frank and Catherine (Gardner) Walburn. Susie worked at the Robert Packer Hospital, retiring after 22 years and in maintenance at Athens Area School District, retiring last year. She was rehired for this school year to help with the current guidelines the school must follow and was scheduled to start on Monday. She drove the school van for many years and was going to resume this year. She loved her family, especially hanging with her three great-grandchildren. Susie enjoyed knitting, puzzles, gardening and flowers, auctions and yard sales. She loved going to the blueberry farm to pick blueberries and shared many quarts with her neighbors and friends. Susie was an active member of the South Waverly Volunteer Fire Company and a long-time member of the Athens Township Volunteer Fire Company. She was always ready and available to help with fundraisers and any activity where volunteers were needed. She is predeceased by her husband, Dennis James VanNess; grandson, Chad Michael Stone Gillie; brothers, Guy Walburn Jr. and Joseph Walburn; and half-brothers, Roger Congdon and David Gardner. Susie is survived by her son, James VanNess of Muncy, Pa; daughter, Melissa “Missy” VanNess of Athens, Pennsylvania, and daughter and son-in-law, Brandee and Timothy Gillie of Athens; grandchildren,  James II, Loretta, Dennis and Alexus VanNess, Katie Stone, Christofer “Chris” (Kristen) Stone and Cody Stone; step-grandchildren, Brittany Parmenter, Piper Gillie and Australia “Aussie” Gillie; great-grandchildren, Keisha Stone, Trinity Stone, Lucas Stone, Savannah Stone, Arya Whelch, Peyton VanNess and Kaydon Dimm. She is also survived by her brother, James (Bonnie Ragan) Walburn of Canton, Pa; many aunts and uncles; several nieces, nephews and cousins, and her two beloved pets, Tinkerbell and Midnight. A celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020 at the South Waverly Borough Hall Pavilion, 2523 Pennsylvania Avenue, South Waverly, PA with Fire Chaplain Linda Rogers officiating. A private burial will be held at the convenience of the family in Bradford County Memorial Park, Towanda. Memorial donations may be made in Susie’s memory to: Lowery-Urban Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA to help the family offset the funeral expenses. Any monies received over the amount of the expenses will be donated to the South Waverly Volunteer Fire Company in South Waverly. -Towanda Daily Review 8/25/2020

WALDRON –GLADYS W. SCHILL, 88, Burlington, PA, died March 27, 1999 at Troy Community Hospital.  Born February 25, 1911 in Burlington, she was the daughter of the late Elezer and Fannie (Dibble) Waldron.  She was self-employed as a caregiver for many years for the area elderly; was a lifelong member of the Burlington United Methodist Church, was a member of the Lady Lynn Rebecca Lodge, Burlington, and worked for many years on the election board in Burlington Borough.  Mrs. Schill was a kind and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who enjoyed traveling in her spare time.  Surviving are her sons, Ernest (Karen) Schill, Burlington, Kenneth (Docia) Schill, Elmira, NY; daughter, Marie (James) Fulda, Columbia Cross Roads; grandchildren, Ernest Schill, Jr., Janell Young, Joetta Schill, Stephanie Schill, Lisa Wise, Jenifer Morgan, Jared Schill, Brent Fulda, Brian Fulda; 17 great-grandchildren; sister, Hazel Fairbanks, Burlington; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Waldron, Troy, Florence Thall, Canton; aunt Alice Ross, Burlington; several nephews and nieces; special friend Doris Cory.  She was predeceased by her husband, LaVerne P. Schill; two sisters, three brothers.  A memorial service was held at the Burlington United Methodist Church, March 31 with Pastor Barbara A. Troxell and Rev. Jasper Smith, officiating.  Interment was in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, PA.  Memorials may be directed to the Burlington UM Church RR 1, Box 22, East Smithfield, PA.  Arrangements were under the direction of Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home, Troy.  –Canton Independent Sentinel.

WALDRON Gladys W. SCHILL, 88, of Burlington, PA died on March 27, 1999 at Troy Community Hospital.  She was born on February 25, 1911 in Burlington, PA, the daughter of the late Elezar and Fannie (Dibble) Waldron.  Gladys was self-employed as a caregiver for many years for the area elderly.  She was a lifelong member of the Burlington United Methodist Church.  Gladys was a member of the Lady Lynn Rebekahs and worked for many years on the election board in Burlington Borough.  Gladys is survived by sons, Ernest (Karen) Schill of Burlington, PA, Kenneth (Docia) Schill of Elmira, NY; daughter, Marie (James) Fulda of Columbia Cross Roads, PA; grandchildren, Ernest Schill Jr., Joetta Schill, Stephanie Schill, Lisa Wise, Jenifer Morgan, Jared Schill, Brent Fulda, Brian Fulda; 17 great-grandchildren; sister, Hazel Fairbanks of Burlington; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Waldron of Troy, Florence Thall of Canton; aunt Alice Ross of Burlington; several nephews and nieces; and special friend, Doris Cory.  She was predeceased by her husband, LaVerne P. Schill; two sisters and three brothers.  Memorial services were held March 31 (2 pm) at the Burlington United Methodist Church with Pastor Barbara A. Troxell and the Rev. Jasper Smkith officiating and interment to be in Bradford County Memorial Park in Luthers Mills.  Arrangements were by the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy.  Memorials may be directed to the Burlington United Methodist Church, RR 1, Box 22, Luthers Mills, PA 18817.  Troy Gazette Register

FRANCIS R. WALKER, 94, formerly of Athens, PA died Tuesday, August 19, 1997 at the Bradford County Manor.  Born March 24, 1903 in Camptown, PA, he was the son of Charles and Nancy Ross Walker.  He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Robert L. and Mary Walker of Moravia, NY, Charles and Shirley Walker of Deland, FL; and a daughter and son-in-law Shirley and Ned Vinson of Troy, PA.; 14 grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his wife Lydia in 1966 and an infant son Raymond in 1931.  Funeral services were held at the Lowery Funeral Home in Athens with the Rev. William Wells officiating and burial to be in the Bradford County Memorial Park in Luthers Mills.  Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 912 West Fourth St., Williamsport, PA.  –Troy Gazette-Register, Aug. 28, 1997

WALKER - Jesse C. Walker, 74 of RR 3 Wyalusing, Pa. (Herrick Twp.), went home to our Lord on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008, at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Pa., after a long period of declining health. Born April 17, 1933 in Sayre, Pa., he was the son of the late Arthur and Lela Woodruff Walker. Jesse was a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served in the US Army in Germany and Korea from 1949 to 1953. On April 11, 1953, he married the former Barbara Mosier in Camptown, Pa. Jesse was employed by the Pennsylvania State Highway Department from 1956 until 1964. Subsequently he was employed by the Wysox Box factory until its closure. He was then employed by Standing Stone Township as an equipment operator and later by Herrick Township until 1976 when his health would no longer permit him to continue. Jesse loved being outdoors and hunting. He also enjoyed to work on automobiles and trucks and just about anything that wouldn't run right. Jesse was a member of the Bradford County Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Squadron No. 403 and a founding member of the Bradford County Civil Defense Search and Rescue Squadron. He was lifetime member of VFW Post No. 6072, in Durell. Surviving are: his wife of 55 years, Barbara C. Walker at home; two daughters, Lela Sherwood and her husband, James of Dushore, Pa. and Linda Maas and her husband, Raymond of Barton, N.Y.; four sons, Charles Walker and his wife, Deborah of Laurel, Miss. John Walker of Rome, Pa. Otto Walker and his wife Virginia of Rome, Pa., Daniel Walker of Herrick Twp., Pa.; 16 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Jesse was very loved by his family and will be deeply missed. In addition to his parents, Arthur and Lela Walker, he was preceded in death by his brothers Otto Walker and Arthur Walker, two half brothers, Melvin and Vernon VanSickle and a half sister, Ethel Ortman. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008, at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. Interment will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa., with Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 according full military honors. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home.  - Published in the Towanda Daily Review on 1/12/2008.

WALKER –SHIRLEY A. VINSON, 66 of 222 Chestnut St., Sayre died at the Robert Packer Hospital on Sunday, June 26, 2005.  She was born March 27, 1939 in Sayre, Pa. the daughter of the late Francis and Lydia Whitehead Walker.  Shirley was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sayre.  She enjoyed walking, reading and her cat Brady.  She volunteered her time to help others.  She was predeceased by her eldest son John Groome and beer brother Robert Walker.  She is survived by her husband Ned of 39 years at home; three sons, Randy and Lillian Groome of Johnson City, N.Y.; Alan D. and Ayra Vinson of Brandon, Fla.; Kevin L. Vinson of Troy, Pa.; daughter Esther J. Morgan of Troy, Pa.; her seven grandchildren, Jeff Groome, Timothy Groome, Welsey Groome, Heather Groome, Lindsay Christman, Dylan Havens and Benjamin Howe; a brother, Charles Walker of Deland, Fla.; a sister, Mary Walker of Athens, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews.  A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 1, at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Sayre with the Rev. Roland Romig and Rev. Vincent Cooper officiating.  Burial will take place in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa.  Memorial donations may be made in Shirley’s name to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 102454, Atlanta, Ga. Or to the Pennsylvania Association for the Blind, 90 East Shady Lane, Enola, Pa.  Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Jay E. Lowery Funeral home, Inc., 225 S. Main St., Athens, Pa.  –Towanda Daily Review.

 

WALLACE Eleanor Smith

95, longtime resident of Canton, PA, died on Sunday morning, February 5, 2012, at the Troy Community Hospital. Eleanor Mae Wallace was born in Ellenton, PA on May 20, 1916. She was the oldest of three children in the family of the late George and Florence (Phelps) Wallace. Eleanor's greatest joy was her family. She and her late husband, Carl Kay Smith, enjoyed 63 wonderful years together and were blessed with four children. She was happiest when staying busy. In addition to caring for her home, Eleanor worked in Canton for Swayze's Folding Box Co., the Kate Crowe Nursing Home and the school's cafeteria. She was a member of the Canton Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ) and Canton Village Improvement Assoc. Eleanor enjoyed doing many things in life. She especially liked spending time with family and friends, many years of fishing trips to Canada, working in her flowerbeds, sewing, knitting, crocheting and playing Bingo at Cedar Ridge. Surviving are her children, William "Bill" (Cathiline) Smith of Myrtle Beach, SC, Earl Dean Smith of Nicoma Park, OK, Robert "Bob" (Bev) Smith of Canton and Gary (Janis) Smith of Corning, NY; 11 grandchildren, Billy Smith of NC, Larry Smith of SC, Tammy Smith, Earl Smith, Jr. and Brian Keith Smith, all of TX, Michelle (Shane) Force, Kim (Mike) Ruvolo and Scott Smith, all of NY, Belinda (Tim) Hampsher of PA, Barb (Greg) Hinman of NY and Bryan (Mariah) Smith of PA; 19 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband Carl, who died on December 27, 1996, Eleanor was predeceased by a brother and sister, William "Bud" Wallace and Margaret Robinson. Family invites friends to call Tuesday evening from 6 - 8 p.m. and 10 - 11 a.m. on February 8 at Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Dr. in Canton. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 with Rev. David B. Morris officiating. Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park. Those who wish may consider a memorial in Eleanor's name to Western Alliance E.M.S., P.O. Box 13, Troy, PA 16947.  Star Gazette – February 6, 2012

 

WALLACE, GEORGE F.,  Services for George F. Wallace, 93, Lower Mountain Drive, Canton, were held Sunday, July 1, 1984 at the Morse & Kleese Funeral Home with the Rev. Jasper Smith and Rev. Will Strunk officiating.  The interment was in the Bradford County Memorial Park in Luther Mills.  Mr.Wallace died on June 28 at the Arnot Ogden Hospital, Elmira.  He was born July 22, 1880 in Penfield, the son of Ord and Florence Burr Wallace.  He was the road master in Canton Township and a member of Minenqea Grange.  He attended Ward United Methodist Church.  He is survived by daughters, Mrs. Carl (Eleanor) Smith, Canton;  Mrs. Harold (Margaret) Robinson, Elmira; 12 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews.  (TGR July 5,1984)

 

WALMSLEY –ALMA HELEN STROUD, 83, of 157 Howlin Lane, Troy, Pa., Springfield Township, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, July 30, 2014, from the Bradford County Manor in West Burlington Township, Pa. Alma was born in Sayre, Pa. on Nov. 10, 1930, the daughter of Vernor L. Walmsley and Alma Mae Smith Walmsley. Alma's passion in life was her love of God and our savior Jesus Christ along with her everlasting love of family and her pets. She enjoyed the outdoors, nature, bird watching, hiking, hunting, fishing and painting in oils and water colors. Surviving are her children, Joseph R. Stroud Jr. and wife Marybeth of Easley, S.C., Jerry L. Stroud and wife Adelia of Kissimmee, Fla., John L. Stroud of Parrish, Ala., Jean L. Zwerling of Goldsboro, N.C., Jeff L. Stroud and wife Bette of Wysox, Michael L. Stroud and wife Angela of Powell, Pa., Linda S. Watkins and husband Howard of Troy; grandchildren, Janice, April, M.J., Destiny, Haley, Tracey, Tiffany, Alexis, Jessica; several great-grandchildren; sisters, Laura Cooley of LeRaysville, Mary Novotny and husband Paul of Centerville; brothers, George Walmsley and wife Alice of Bentley Creek, Vernor J. Walmsley of Centerville; several nieces, nephews, cousins; and her special cat, Amber. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph R. Stroud Sr. on June 26, 1976; brother, Donald Walmsley; brother-in-law, David Cooley; and her canine companion, Suzie. The funeral service will be held at 12 p.m., Monday, Aug. 4, 2014, at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa., with Father Brian Wright officiating. Interment will be private in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. The family suggests that contributions may be directed to the Bradford County Humane Society, P.O. Box 179, Ulster, PA, the Animal Care Sanctuary, P.O. Box A, East Smithfield, PA or to the Happy Tails No-Kill Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 68, Towanda, PA in Alma Helen Stroud's memory. –Towanda Daily Review 8/1/2014

LEE WALTERS of Roaring Branch RD 1, Tioga Co., Pa., died on Saturday, July 20, 1991, at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, following an extended illness.  Mr. Walters was formerly employed at Ward Manufacturing Inc., Blossburg, Pa.  Surviving Mr. Walters are his wife, Betty Walters; daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Nelson Wolfe of Ulster, Marilyn and Ronald Krise of Troy, Carol and Stanley Strong of Roaring Branch, and Glenda and Frank Watson of Canton; sons and daughter-in-law, Robert and Cindy Brown of Clarkesville, Ten., and Mike Walters of Belliot, Wis.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and Charles Taylor of Branson, Miss., Jean and Ernest Carter of Grand Prairie, Texas and Lil Mikus of Irving, Texas; brothers, George Gordan of Poniac, Ill., and Bill Gordan of Grand Prairie, Texas; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.  Mrs. Walters was a member of the Canton V.F.W. No. 714 and the Elmira American Legion.  Visiting hours for family and friends will be held at the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, 40 N. Center St., Canton, on Monday, July 22, 1991, between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. with funeral services following immediately, officiated by the Rev. Jasper Smith.  Interment will be at the Bradford Co. Memorial Cemetery.  Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society, 413 S. Main St., Athens, Pa.  –Towanda Daily Review.

LEE WALTERS
 Mr. Lee Waters of Roaring Branch RD 1, Tioga Co., PA, died on Saturday, July 20, 1991 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre after an extended illness. Mr. Walters was formerly employed at Ward Manufacturing Inc. in Blossburg, PA.  He was a member of the Canton VFW No. 714 and the Elmira American Legion. Surviving Mr. Walters are his wife, Betty Walters; daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Nelson Wolfe of Ulster, Marilyn and Ronald Krise of Troy, Carol and Stanley Strong of Roaring Branch and Glenda and Frank Watson of Canton; sons and daughter-in-law, Robert and Cindy Brown of Clarksville, TN and Mike Walters of Belliot, WI; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary Charles Taylor of Branson, MS, Jean and Ernest Carter of Grand Prairie, TX and Lil Mikus of Irving, TX; brothers, George Gordon on Ponica, IL and Bill Gordon of Grand Prairie, TX; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held at the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home in Canton on July 22 with the Rev. Jasper Smith officiating and interment to be at Bradford County Memorial Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society, 413 S. Main St., Athens, PA 18810. (TGR, Thursday, August 1, 1991)

WALTER - Mary E. Raupers, 95, of Athens, PA died on Sunday, May 10, 2009 at home following a brief illness. She was born on February 24, 1914 in Sayre, PA the daughter of the late Charles M. and Elizabeth McCann Walter.  Mary was a long standing member of St. Joseph Parish, the Legion of Mary and Altar and Rosary Society, and the Sayre Historical Society. She was employed by Remington Rand in Elmira for 26 years. Mary loved bowling and golf.  She is predeceased by her son Raymond J. Raupers 1960, husband John P. Raupers, Sr. 1985, grandson Anthony Molsberry 1997, son-in-law Jeff Durgin 1998 and brothers Lewis and Dick Walter.  Mary is survived by her children Elizabeth and Tim Molsberry of Payson, AZ, John "Pete" and LuAnn Raupers of Athens, PA, and Faye Durgin of Athens, Pa, 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.  Friends and family may call on Wednesday, May13, 2009 from 6pm to 9pm at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 9:30am at the St. Joseph's Church, 205 N. Main St., Athens, PA with the Rev. Vincent Langan officiating. Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, PA.  Memorial donations may be made in Mary's name to: Guthrie Hospice, R.R.#1, Box 154, Towanda, PA 18848 Att.: Sherry Rogers, Clinical Co-Coordinator.

WALTER –PAULINE CHILSON MEAD, 70, of Box 85, Grover, Pa., and Fort Mead, Fla., died Thursday, Feb. 11, 1993, in Bartow Memorial Hospital, Bartow, Fla.  Pauline was born April 11, 1922, at Camptown, Bradford County, a daughter of Peter and Amy Junk Walter.  She was a longtime resident of French Asylum.  She was a member of Lady Canton Rebekah Lodge No. 362 and served as the lodge’s financial secretary and was a member of the installation team.  She was also a member of the Asylum United Methodist Church, French Asylum.  She was a past member of the Lady Whittemore Club and a former member of the Asylum Grange and the Wysox Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.  Pauline enjoyed playing cards with her dear friends in Wysox area and the Couples’ Group in French Asylum.  Surviving are her husband, William.  They would have celebrated their third wedding anniversary on Feb. 28, 1993.  Also surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Virginia and Richard Pruyne of Ulster; two sons and daughters-in-law, Howard and Debbie Chilson of Montgomery, Pa., and Duane and Joan Chilson of St. Edward, Neb., two stepsons and step-daughters-in-law, Lynn and Nancy Mead of Fayetteville, N.C., and William and Sandra Mead of Jordan, N.Y.; eight grandchildren; one step-grandson; three great-grandsons, a brother, George Titus, and a sister and brother-in-law, Beverly and Joseph DaChille, all of Titusville, Fla.; a sister-in-law, Eleanor Titus of Hendersonville, N.C.; half-brothers and sisters-in-law, William and Mary Walter, of Sugar Run, Peter and Jeannette Walter of Wyalusing, Frank and Geraldine Walter of Laceyville, Howard and Bessie Walter of Wyalusing, James and Theora Walter of Montrose, Pa.; two half-sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and William Fassett of Meshoppen, Pa., and Elsie and Perle Fassett of Lawton, Pa., many nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was predeceased by her first husband, Cecil Chilson, on March 14, 1986.  Visitation will be held at the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, 40 North Center Street, Canton, Monday from 6-7:45 p.m. Lady Canton Rebekah Lodge members will conduct a memorial service at 7:45 p.m. for their departed sister.  Funeral services will be conducted from the funeral home Tuesday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Will Strunk, pastor of the Grover Church of Christ, officiating.  Interment will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills. –Towanda Daily Review.

WALTER Ray
Ray Walter, 72, of Orleans, MA and Boynton Beach, FL, formerly of Athens, PA, died
unexpectedly on Friday, August 6, 2010 at Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis, MA.  He was born in Sayre, PA on October 20, 1937 to the late Harry and Mary Zink Walter.  Ray graduated from Athens High School in 1955. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and after his honorable discharge was employed by the Ingersoll-Rand Corporation in Athens. In 1967, he began his employment with IBM in Owego, NY as a machine operator. He advanced through the company attaining several positions and at the time of his retirement in 1992 was a Senior Manufacturing Methods Specialist at the Boca Raton, FL facility. A collector and antique enthusiast, Ray turned a hobby into a part-time business by attending auctioneering school, becoming a Licensed Auctioneer and held auctions in the Athens/Sayre area in the years prior to his relocation to Florida. He had a passion for sports trading cards and sports paraphernalia and after his retirement participated in trading card shows both in Florida and Massachusetts. He especially enjoyed fishing on Cape Cod with his sons, grandchildren, and friends. Ray will be missed very much by all of his family, who will always remember and cherish his love, strong guidance, and sound advice. He is predeceased by his sister Jane Walter Barbier. Ray is survived by his wife of sixteen years Dorothy “Dolly” at home, sons and their wives Jeffrey Walter and Loreice Jernigan of Wake Forest, NC, Gregory Walter and Cheryl Wood-Walter of Athens, PA, and Jeremy and Christine Walter of Jupiter, FL, step-daughter DaleAnn Viprino of Brewster, MA, brother Jack (Marge) Walter of Athens, PA, and sister Nan Walter (William) Crawford of Omaha, NE, grandchildren Alex, Michael, and Lauren Walter of Athens, PA, James and Catherine Walter of Jupiter, FL, Joshua (Julie) Kuehn of Yarmouth, MA, Barry (Meredith) Viprino of Brewster, MA, great-grandchildren Zoey Kuehn of Yarmouth, MA, Dahlia, Gregory and Imogen Viprino of Brewster, MA, and several nieces, and nephews.  Friends and family may call at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA on Thursday, August 12, 2010 from 6pm – 8pm. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 13, 2010 at the Funeral home at 10am with the Rev. Linda Rogers officiating. Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park in Luther Mills, PA.   Funeral Home, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, Pa.  Lowrey Funeral Home obituary. 

WALTER - ROBINSON
Margaret Irene A long time resident of Southport, NY passed Thursday evening October 18, 2001 at the Arnot-Ogden Medical Center following an illness at the age of 82. Born on February 9, 1919 in Tyler, PA, Margaret was the daughter of George and Florence A. Phelps Wallace. She was a loving mother and devoted wife who enjoyed caring for her family and her home. Much enjoyment was found in trips to Florida with her husband, Harold and playing games with her many friends. She attended the First Church of the Nazarene for many years. Surviving is her husband of over 56 years, Harold Robinson of Southport, NY; her son and daughter-in-law David and Amy Robinson of Social Circle, GA; a daughter, Betty Ann Counterman of Rochester, NY; grandchildren, Jeremy, Kyle, and Michael Robinson; sister, Eleanor Smith of Canton, PA; sisters-in-law, Thelma Freeman of Canton, PA and Vivian (Norm) Lundstrom of Sayre, PA; brother's-in-law, Clifton (Idella) Robinson of Wellsburg, NY; Malcom Robinson of Elmira, NY; and Ellsworth (Mary) Robinson of Horseheads, NY; along with nieces and nephews. Margaret was predeceased by her parents, George and Florence Wallace; her children, Jack and Dawn Marie Robinson; and her brother, William O. Wallace. Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport on Sunday, October 21, 2001 from 12 (noon) - 4 PM. Funeral services will follow visitation (4PM) with the Reverend Larry Lain officiating. Graveside services will take place at the families convenience in Bradford County Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be directed to the charity of one's choice in Margaret's memory.

WALTER –SHARON E. CAUSER, 53, of Rush Township, went home to be with the Lord on Sept. 23, 2012 at home. She is survived by her children, Jason Smith, Shelly Walter, and Robert Walter; her mother, Bessie Walter; six grandchildren, Jasmine, Robert, Ariel, Sierra, Brooklyn, Michael, and Jade; four brothers, Clayton, Ronnie, Howard, and Joey; three sisters, Diane, Lisa, and Lorrie; step-father Robert E. Butts; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father, Morris Smith. Sharon was a member of the Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church, Montrose. She liked to read and loved spending time with her grandchildren. Her family was her focus and would do anything for them. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 28, 2012 at Bradford Memorial Park, Luther Mills. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m., Thursday, at the Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home, Inc., Hallstead. Should friends so desire, expressions of sympathy may take the form of a donation to Peoples State Bank, Sharon E. Causer Fund, P.O. Box 566, Wysox, PA. –Towanda Daily Review 9/26/2012

 

HARRY C. WALTERS, 87, of Sayre, passed away on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017 at Bradford County Manor in Troy, Pa., following a brief illness. He was born on October 4, 1929, the son of Fred and Francis Walters. He was married to the love of his life, Marian Clark Walters for 56 years, who predeceased him in 2007. Harry worked at Ingersoll-Rand for 43 years -- retiring in 1982. During his life, he loved to bowl, golf, hunt, fish, and of course, gamble. He had a green thumb when it came to growing anything and he could also build anything. He was predeceased by his parents, Fred and Francis Walters; wife, Marian; in-laws, Charles and Louise Bass Clark; brother, Roy; sister-in-law, Helen Rogers; brother-in-law, Eugene Albrect. He is survived by his son, Mark (Vicki) Walters; Carole "Suzie" Bell; grandson, Matt (Melissa Walters) and their children, Riley, Kayla and Emma; sister-in-laws, Jean Albrect, Nancy Clark, and Barb Walters; along with nieces and nephews, Clark (Gail) Rogers, Nancy Velasquez, Ben (Linda Albrect), Martin (Stacey) Albrect, Lorraine (George) Pfeister III, Jeff Walters, Tina (Larry) Edsell, Alan (Traci) Walters, Patty (Claude) Kinney. A time of calling will be held on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 from 4 to 5 PM at Blauvelt Funeral Home, 625 Broad Street, Waverly. A memorial service will be held immediately following at 5 PM at Blauvelt Funeral Home, 625 Broad Street, Waverly with Rev. Anne Bey Canfield officiating. Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park in Luther Mills at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made in Harry's name to an Animal Shelter of one's choice. –Sayre Morning Times 2/27/2017

 

CLARENCE L. WANDELL, 89, of North Elmira St., Sayre died Tuesday February 16, 1988 at Stringham Personal Care Home, Centerville, PA after and extended illness. He was born in Milan December 4, 1898, the son of William and Harriett Williams Wandell. Mr. Wandell was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church, Athens. He was a member of the Athens Senior Citizens Club, the Valley Coin Club and served on the Athens Auxiliary Police for 15 years. A life-long resident of the Valley, he was employed by Ingersoll-Rand in Athens in the J. & L Department for 40 years before retiring in 1963. He is survived by his wife, Alice at home; two sons, Robert L. of VanEtten and Clarence L. Jr. of Sayre; two daughters, Mrs. Roy (Shirley) Theetge of Elmira and Mrs. Duane (Marilyn) Vinson of Troy; two brothers, Harry of Athens and Edward of Sayre; four sisters, Julia Benjamin of Elmira, Harriet Davis of Rome, Luella Sullivan of Sayre and Dorothy Lewis of Allegany, NY; eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Jenkins Funeral Home, 111 S. Main St., Athens. Funeral Services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Calvary Baptist Church, Athens with the Rev. Paul Barrett, pastor officiating. Burial will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park Cemetery, Luthers Mills. Memorials may be directed to the Awana Clubs of the Calvary Baptist Church, Athens. –Towanda Daily Review

 

HARRY F. WANDELL SR., 82, of 229 Center St., Athens died Friday March 23, 1990 at home following an extended illness. Born January 24, 1908 in Milan, he was the son of William and Harriet Williams Wandell. A life-long Valley resident, Mr. Wandell was employed by Haggerty’s Appliance Company for 30 years until his retirement in 1977. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle at home; three sons; John of Buffalo, NY; William of Sayre and Harry of Athens; three daughters; Mrs. Howard (Dawn) Fenton, Marlene Edwards and Mrs. Daniel (Penny) Clarke, all of Athens; a brother, Edward of Sayre; three sisters: Mrs. Harriet Davis of Rome, Mrs. Louella Sullivan of Willawana, NY and Mrs. Gordon (Dorothy) Lewis of Allegheny, NY; 18 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two sons, Gerald in 1951 and Richard in 1981. Friends may call from 12:30-2 p.m. Monday at the Jenkins Funeral Home, 111 S. Main St., Athens with funeral services immediately following at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Howard Hockenbury, pastor of the Athens United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills. Memorials may be directed to Greater Valley Emergency Medical Services, 201 Allison St., Sayre, PA. –Towanda Daily Review

WARBURTON –HAZEL PHILLIPS, 89 died June 22, 1997 at the Eger Nursing Home on Staten Island.  Born in LeRoy she was the daughter of Calvin H. and Melissa A. Warburton.  She was educated in the LeRoy Elementary School and the Canton School District and Mansfield State Teacher’s College where she received her teaching degree.  Mrs. Phillips most recently taught at the Eiltingville Lutheran School, Eiltingville, Staten Island.  Her husband Preston Phillips predeceased her in 1985.  Survivors are: daughters, Doris Cella, Staten Island and Norma DicClerico, Staten Island; son Dean Phillips, Oregon; sister, Blanche Anderson, Williamsport; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.  The funeral service was held June 25 from the Casey South Shore Funeral Home, Staten Island, NY with Pastor Elizabeth Braddon officiating.  Interment will be held June 26 at the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  –Canton Independent Sentinel

WARD - Clarence L. Ward of Sayre RD2, formerly of Troy, Pa. Wednesday Nov. 3, 1976 at Dr. Roger Smith’s Animal Hospital where he has been employed for last 5 years. Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral Home, Troy, Pa., Sunday 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Monday at 2 p.m. Rev. David Larson. Burial Bradford Co. Memorial Park. Survived by wife, Marie Patterson Ward; daughters, Mrs. Corey (Norma) Brown of Columbia Cross Roads, RD 2 and Mrs. Richard (Nona) Campbell of Elmira, Mrs. Duane W. (Rise) Curren, Jr. of Munich, Germany; son Clifton Ward of Elmira; sisters Mrs. Dorothy Newell of Troy RD 1 and Mrs. Lewis (Kathleen) Canfield of Columbia Cross Roads RD 2; brothers Kenneth Ward of Gillett RD 1, Pat and Wayne Ward of Gillett, Pa.; 10 grandchildren, three great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was a member of the Berrytown Wesleyan Church, former employee of Troy Dairy Farms.

WARD - NEWELL, DOROTHY E.,   Services for Dorothy E.Newell, 76, Troy, were held April 20 at Vickery Funeral Home with Rev. Mercy Kasambria officiating and burial in Bradford Co. Memorial Park.  Mrs. Newell died April 17, 1984 at Troy Community Hospital.  She was born May 4, 1907 in Berrytown, daughter of Milton and Laura Whipple Ward.  She attended Windfall United Methodist Church and was a member of Troy Grange.  She was employed as a secretary for Bud Kennedy Nationwide Insurance Co., Troy, for 11 years.  She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Robert G. (Barbara) Kendall, Troy; sons, Merle of Granville Summit and Leo of Troy; brothers, Wayne Ward of Gillett and Kenneth Ward of Berrytown; sister, Mrs. Lewis (Kathleen) Canfield, Columbia Cross Roads; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. (TGR April 26, 1984)

WARD - Daily Review
Elizabeth G. Bourne, age 92, died on Tuesday July 15, 2003 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Pa. She was born in Bradford County, Pa. on Nov. 16, 1910, the daughter of the late Jess and Leda Ward. Elizabeth is survived by her son, Gerald (Barbara) Bourne of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa; daughter, Helen May of Lake Worth, Fl; sisters, Eva Lane of Troy, Dorothy Bourne of Burlington, Pa. seven grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, her husband Winfield Bourne, and a daughter predeceased her. She was a member of the Grace Baptist Church for which she served as treasurer for over 30 years, a member of the Union Grange, Bradford Co. W.C.T.U. since 1951, Bradford Co. Old Timers, Secretary and Treasurer of the Oak Grove Cemetery from 1975 to 2000, member of the Senior Citizens of Troy, Pa. and the East Smithfield Garden Club. She loved her family, friends and flowers. Friends are invited to call at the Gerald W. Vickery Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. 110 West Main Street, Troy, Pa. on Thursday July 17, 2003 from 10-11 a.m. The funeral service will immediately follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Leland Thompson and Rev. Kurt Brown officiating. Interment will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bradford County Library, RR3, Box 320, Troy, Pa. 16947 in Elizabeth's memory. Submitted by Carol Brotzman

KENNETH M. WARD
 Kenneth M. Ward, 82, of Gillett RR 1, died Thursday, December 3, 1992 at the Bradford County Manor. He was born March 24, 1910 in Springfield Township, the son of Milton and Laura Whipple Ward. Mr. Ward was a life-long farmer in Berrytown and was a member of the Big Pond Grange. He was a lifetime member of the Berrytown Wesleyan Church where he held many positions. Mr. Ward was well-known in the area for playing the harmonica at various social occasions. He is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Glenn and Mary Norma Ward of Columbia Cross Roads RR 2, Robert and Nancy Ward of Yuma, AZ; a daughter, Mrs. Patricia Shedden of Wysox; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife of 67 years, Bessie Keir Ward, in 1991. Funeral services were held December 7 at the Berrytown Wesleyan Church with the Rev. Robert Finch officiating and burial to be in Bradford County Memorial Park.  Arrangements were by the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy. Memorials may be directed to the Berrytown Wesleyan Church. (TGR, Thursday, December 10, 1992)

WARD –NELLIE W. CHASE, 78 of Covington, Pa., formerly of Gillett died Saturday, January 11, 1986 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro.  Born March 31, 1907 in Springfield Twp. (Brad. Co.) the daughter of Burley and Martha Whipple Ward.  She was a member of the Gillett Baptist Church.  She was a former school teacher and principal at the Gillett School and she also taught school at Watkins Glen, N.Y. She is survived by a son, John B. Chase of Covington, Pa.; a daughter, Mrs. Joe (Myrna) Barnes of Temple, Georgia; a sister, Hazel Ward of Gillett, Pa.; nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her husband William F. Chase on May 22, 1950.  Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family with Charles Root officiating.  Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Gillett Baptist Church.  Arrangements are by the Vickery Funeral Home, Troy.  –Towanda Daily Review

RAYMON D. WARD
 Raymon D. Ward, 35, of Troy RR 2, PA died Sunday, June 19, 1994 at home. He is survived by a daughter, Deannaraye Elaine Ward; brother and sister-in-law, Elgene and Anne Ward Jr. of Troy RR 2; sisters, Annetta Ward, Columbia Cross Roads RR 2; Patricia Ward, Columbia Cross Roads RR 2 and Mrs. David (Patricia) Marshall Sickler of Troy RR 1; special friend who provided parental guidance for 30 years, John L. Marshall; and friends, Tammy Magee, James Magee and Jason Magee. He was predeceased by his father, Elgene A. Ward Sr., in 1962 and his mother, Phyllis S. Ward in 1991. Private funeral services were held with the Rev. Donald Raffensperger officiating and burial to be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  Arrangements were by the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy. (TGR, Thursday, June 30, 1994)

WARD, Sharon E. Gardner, age 48, of RR 1, Troy, PA, died Sunday, June 29, 1997 at the Troy Community Hospital.  Born in Sayre, PA May 19, 1949, she was the daughter of Carlton and Jacqueline French Ward.  She was a 1967 graduate of Waverly High school.  Along with her husband, she owned and operated a trucking and hauling business in the Elmira area.  She is survived by her husband, Steven, at home; a son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Julie Smith of LeRaysville, PA; granddaughter, Michya Ann Smith of LeRaysville; mother, Jacqueline Ward of Athens, three sisters and a brother, several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Funeral services were held July 4, (2:00 pm) at the Lowery Funeral Home in Athens with the Rev. Burdette Maston officiating and burial to be in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.

WARDEN –NAOMI MARIE WARDEN THOMAS, 90, of North Towanda, Pa., passed away Thursday morning, Oct. 29, 2015 at her home. Naomi was born on April 4, 1925, in Wood, Pa., Huntington County, the daughter of Nelson and Zelda M. Hazlett Warden. She attended Robertsdale High School, Robertsdale, Pa., graduating in 1943. On April 6, 1945, Naomi married David E. Thomas Jr. in Cumberland, Md. Naomi served as a librarian at the Monroeton Public Library for many years. She enjoyed her home and family very much. She also loved quilting. Naomi was a life member of the Penn State Alumni Association. She is survived by her husband, David E. Thomas Jr.; children, Gary W. Thomas and wife, Lorraine of Centerville, Md., James P. Thomas and wife, Lisa of Mechanicsville, Va., Gregory V. Thomas and wife, Judy of Chesterfield, S.C.; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, LeRoy Warden, and sister, Mona Evans. A private interment service will be held at Bradford County Memorial Park, Burlington Township, Pa. The family suggests that contributions may be directed to the Monroeton Public Library, P.O. Box 145, Monroeton, PA in Naomi's memory. –Towanda Daily Review 10/30/2015

WASHBURN –GRACE A. (WASHBURN) EARLE, 96, of Big Pond, Pa., passed away on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015 at the Athens Health and Rehabilitation Center in Athens, Pa. She was the loving wife of the late Willis L. Erle who passed away on June 21, 1985. The couple married Sept. 21, 1935 and had 50 happy years together. Grace was born on May 23, 1919 in Nichols, N.Y., a daughter of the late Gilbert R. and Orpha (Spencer) Washburn. Grace was a long time member of the Big Pond United Methodist Church, was the church sexton, and was a member of the Springfield Rebeka's Lodge. Grace was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother. Grace is survived by her daughters Beverly A. Watts of West Burlington, Pa., Mary Ellen (Don) Goodwin of Big Pond, and Kay E. (Don) Spencer of Towanda, Pa.; her grandchildren John F. Fives, Rex E. (Charissa) Fives, Brenda (Kevin) Leonard, Donald L. Ennis, Thomas H. Butters Jr., Darlene J. (Gerald) Jayne, Theresa K. Moore, Kenneth (Venus) Watts, Kevin (Julie) Watts, Kimberly (Bill) Chapin, Keisha (Brian) Lent, Jarrail D. Goodwin; her 27 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great grandchildren; along with several nieces and nephews; and her care givers Bonnie Simons and Paula Mallory. Grace was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Willis, her son, William E. Erle, her granddaughter Lesa D. Fives-Williams, her two great grandsons Chad Rhinbold and Dylan Chapin, her son-in-law, Kenneth Watts, her two brothers Walter and Leon Washburn, and her sisters: Dorothy Campbell, Hazel Collins, and Marion Dodge. Family and friends are welcome to call from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015 at the Big Pond United Methodist Church, 2676 Big Pond Rd., Columbia Cross Roads, Pa. The funeral service to celebrate Grace's life will be held following the viewing at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at the church with her pastor, Rev. Joshua Davinsizer officiating. Burial will follow in Bradford County Memorial Park. Pall bearers will be Grace's grandsons. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home Inc., 1093 W. Main St., Troy, Pa. Grace's family would like to thank the Athens Health and Rehabilitation Center and Dr. Ram Sharma for the wonderful care that Grace received from them. Memorial donations be made in Grace's memory Big Pond United Methodist Church, 1204 Redington Ave., Troy, PA. –Towanda Daily Review 9/6/2015

JACK R. WATKINS, 79 of Ulster RR 2 died on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2000 at Towanda Memorial Hospital.  Born Aug. 3, 1921 in Sheshequin Township, he was a son of the late Stephan “Del” and Grace Watkins.  Jack grew up in the Ulster area and graduated from Ulster High School.  He studied for many years in correspondence schools to further his education.  Jack’s father died when he was thirteen, so he went to work at Rockwell’s greenhouses and farm, and did trapping to help his mother support the family.  For many years, Jack also played in a square dance band all around the area.  He later became employed by his uncle Walter Chaffee in the construction of many buildings and silos.  In 1951, Jack entered the employ of the Sylvania plant in Towanda, working his way up to maintenance supervisor.  He retired in 1984 and enjoyed many years gardening, hunting, fishing, bowling and raising his family.  In March of 1953 Jack married the former Shirley Lane.  He was a gentle and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.  Jack attended Ulster Village Presbyterian Church.  He was a life member of the Ulster-Sheshequin Fire Dept. and was a former member of the Ulster Ambulance Association.  Surviving are: his wife of 47 years, Shirley at home; sons, John (Barb) Watkins of Ulster and Stephen Watkins of Ulster; daughter, Kathy Watkins of Athens; grandchildren, Barry (Lisa) Watkins, Amy (Anthony) Ward, Jason Watkins, Daniel Lafy, Cherylyn (Mickey) Watkins, Travis Watkins, Stephanie and Ashley Watkins; three great-grandchildren, Alex and Amanda Ward and Michael Watkins; brothers, Stanley (Nancy) Watkins, Doylestown and Glenn Watkins of Ulster; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Morris and Ella Mae Lane of Athens, Bill and June Lane of Waverly, Carl and Marianna Lane of Ulster; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by; great-granddaughter, Erin Wilcox, Brother, Bruce Watkins and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Grace and Carl Lane.  The funeral and committal service will be held Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2000 at 5 p.m. at the Bowen-Farr Funeral home, Ulster.  Interment will be on Thursday in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 3 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home.  The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Ulster Village Presbyterian Church in care of Robert Geppert, RR 2, Ulster, Pa. or to the American Lung Association of Northeastern Pennsylvania, 738 S. Main Ave., Scranton, Pa in Jack R. Watkins’ memory. –Towanda Daily Review

John Adelbert WATKINS, 63, of Ulster, Pa., died Monday morning, Feb. 19, 2007, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa., following a long and courageous fight against cancer.John was born March 24, 1943, in Sayre, Pa., the son of the late Jack R. Watkins and Wilma Brethern Watkins. He was a graduate of SRU High School Class of 1961.John enjoyed a 37-year career with GTE Sylvania in Towanda, retiring in 2001.During his free time he enjoyed hunting, fishing and bowling and was an avid golfer.John is survived by: his wife, Barb Watkins; his children, Barry Watkins and his wife, Lisa Watkins, Amy Ward and her husband, Anthony Ward, Jason Watkins and his wife, Darci Watkins, Karen Prough and her fiancé, Jeff Sturzenegger, and Kevin Prough and his fiancée, Nancy Wilkins; his grandchildren, Alex Ward, Amanda Ward, Michael Watkins, Jason Watkins, Wyatt Watkins, Kattie Fethers, Charlee Prough, Kirsten Prough and James Prough; his stepmother, Shirley Watkins; his siblings, Kathy Bailey and her husband, Hal Bailey, Steve Watkins and Cindy Rowe, Stephen Miller and David Miller; her brother-in-law, Mike Davis; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; and his beloved canine friends, Andy and Rosco.He was preceded in death by his mother, Wilma Brethern Miller; father, Jack R. Watkins; and granddaughter Erin WilcoxThe family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 22, at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa.The funeral and committal service will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home with Pastor Dale Bird of the Ulster Village Presbyterian Church officiating.Interment will be private in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be directed to Guthrie Hospice, RR 1 Box 154, Towanda, Pa. 18848, in John Adelbert Watkins' memory.

WATKINS - Lazelle M. Watkins, age 79 of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa., died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009 following a lengthy illness. Lazelle was born Nov. 20, 1929 in Austinville, Pa., the son of the late Mark and Dorothy (GARRISON) Watkins. He was a graduate of Troy High School and married the former Joyce E. SMITH on Oct. 14, 1950. Lazelle and Joyce just celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary. Lazelle enjoyed farming and had previously worked for American LaFrance in Elmira, N.Y. He operated the Oliver and Gehl Implement Dealership in Columbia Cross Roads for many years. Lazelle was active in many farming organizations and enjoyed being a friend to many Pennsylvania State Game Wardens. He was a past recipient of the Outstanding Sportsman Award given by the Pennsylvania State Game Commission.  Survivors include his wife Joyce; children, Marshall (Judy) Watkins, Wendell (Becky) Watkins, Scott (Kelly) Watkins all of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa., Marsha (Steve) Battaglini of LasVegas, Nev.; four grandsons, four granddaughters and one great-granddaughter; sisters, Olive Frost, Agnes (Thomas) Borgeson all of Columbia Cross Roads, Arlene (Steve) Gates of Snederkerville, Pa., Janice (Darryl) Rebuck of Montoursville, Pa., several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Lazelle was predeceased by his parents and a sister Gladys Mell.  Family and friends are invited to call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009 at the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. 110 W. Main St. Troy, Pa. Lazelle's funeral will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009 at the funeral home with Brad Stuefan officiating. Interment will follow in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa.  17 October 2009, Towanda Daily Review

LEON M. ‘BILL’ WATKINS JR., 86, of Milan, Pa., formerly of Warren, Towanda and Ulster, Pa., died Monday afternoon, Feb. 16, 1998, at home following an extended illness.  Born Sept. 13, 1911 in Towanda, he was a son of the late Leon M. and LuLu May Ackley Watkins Sr.  Leon was formerly employed by American LaFrance in Elmira, N.Y.  He was employed as a foreman for Fisher Tool and Dye in Athens and later moved to Warren in 1972 where he was employed by Betts Industries, retiring as plant supervisor.  Leon was a former member of Sheshequin Lodge IOOF, Ulster Fire Dept., the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge No. 2191, Towanda and was formerly active in Boy Scouting in Ulster.  Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte Anne and Donald Bartlow of Milan; a daughter, Sharon Rose Watkins of Towanda; twin sons and daughters-in-law, Timothy Jay and Julie Watkins of Warren, Thomas and Linda Watkins of Benicia, N.Y.; 16 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; a twin sister, Rose Smoak of Sun City, Ariz.; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his wives, Charlotte McClure Whyte Watkins on March 22, 1981 and Many Dunham Watkins on June 23, 1988; two sons, William Watkins on Nov. 14, 1981, Robert Leon Watkins on May 16, 1953; a daughter Patricia Kay Harris on April 27, 1976; his mother, LuLu Ackley Watkins on July 4, 1981; and his father, Leon M. Watkins Sr. on Dec. 1, 1964.  A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of family.  Interment will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luther’s Mills, Pa.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa.  There are no calling hours.  The family suggests that memorials may be directed to Guthrie Hospice, RR 1, Box 154, Towanda, Pa. in Mr. Watkins memory. –Towanda Daily Review.

 

WATKINS Raymond L. "Larry" Watkins

Raymond L. "Larry" Watkins, 81, of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa., died on Thursday, March 24, 2011, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, N.Y.   Family and friends are welcome to call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 2011 at the Gerald W. Vickery Jr. Funeral Home Inc., 110 West Main Street, Troy, Pa. The funeral service to honor Larry's life will be held at 8 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park at the convenience of the family.   Larry was born on Feb. 9, 1930 in Columbia Cross Roads, son of the late Raymond and Marian (Leiby) Watkins. He worked as a heavy equipment operator and was a mechanic for tractors and farm equipment. He was well known in the area for the restoration on antique tractors, and was a member of the Endless Mountains Antique Tractor and Machinery Club. Larry was Christian by faith.   Larry is survived by his children, Darlene Watkins of Canton, Pa., Timothy L. Watkins of Gillett, Pa. and his fiancé, Judy Stevens, Anthony E. (Lorie) Watkins of Millport, N.Y., Jeannie (Jack) Burbage of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa., Ronald L. (Tammy) Watkins of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa., Joshua J. (Martha) Watkins of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa., Treasha A. Watkins of Canton, Pa.; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; his brother, Leiby Watkins of State College, Pa.; his sisters, Florence Confer of Bellefonte, Pa. and Franny (Willie) Barrett of Austinville, Pa.; along with several nieces and nephews.   Larry was preceded in death by his parents; his grandson, Brad E. Watkins; his brother and sister-in-law, Dwight and Marian Watkins; his sister-in-law, Loraine Watkins; and his brother-in-law, Elmer Confer.  Towanda Daily Review – March 25, 2011

 

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Robert M. "Mike" WATKINS, 61, of 403 Desmond St., Sayre, died Tuesday, April 20, 2004, at the Robert Packer Hospital. Born Oct. 1, 1942, in Sayre, he was the son of Robert H. and Mary Whyte Watkins. He was a 1960 graduate of Athens High School. Mike was employed with the Ingersoll Rand, Athens, for 35 years, retiring in 2000. Mike umpired softball games at Quinlan's for 25 years. He was a big fan of the Athens Bulldogs and Auburn University. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served in Vietnam. He was a member of the BPOE No. 1148 of Sayre. He was predeceased by his parents, his brother Patrick and his grandmother Nell Whyte. He is survived by his wife of seven years, Cynthia, at home; his children, Robert Watkins of Phoenix, Ariz., and Tara and Ron Wall of Rochester, N.Y.; his stepchildren, Robert M. and Cheryl Campbell of Sayre and Michael T. Campbell of Ft. Polk, La.; two grandchildren, Michael Wall and Veronica Wall, both of Rochester, N.Y.; two step-grandchildren, Rebecca and Allison Campbell of Sayre; his sisters, Mary Faith Watkins of Hornbrook and Melissa and David Smith of New Smyrna Beach, Fla.; his aunt, Betty Jenkins of Sayre; his aunt and uncle, George and Sandra Whyte of Athens; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Family and friends may call Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home Inc., 225 S. Main St., Athens. Funeral and committal services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Vincent Langan, pastor of St. John Catholic Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, at a later time. Memorial donations may be made in his name to the American Diabetes Association, 63 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18701. Submitted by Carol Brotzman

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 Russell A. (Rusty) Watkins, 36, of Canton died Sunday, February 10, 1991 as the result of fatal injuries sustained from a fire at his residence. Rusty was born March 5, 1954 at Troy, a son of Burdett and Martha Russell Watkins. He was a former student at Canton High School.  He was employed as a carpenter, roofer and laborer for various construction companies and was currently employed at Yorkland Construction, York, PA.  Mr. Watkins was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose #148, York and was a social member of VFW Post #714, Canton. Surviving are his mother, Martha Watkins of Canton; daughters, Casandra, Christina and Corrine, all of Burlington Heights, NY; son, Zachary Watkins of Troy; sisters, Mrs. Denny (Barbara) Perry, Canton, Mrs. Donald (Linda) Chilson, Canton RD 1 and Mrs. Cheryl Case, Canton; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were conducted at the Morse & Kleese Funeral Home in Canton on February 13 (7:30 pm) with the Rev. David B. Morris officiating and interment to be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills. Memorial donations may be directed to the Canton Ambulance Association in Rusty's memory. (TGR, Thursday, February 14, 1991)

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Walter Dwight WATKINS, 81, of Watkins Road, Horseheads, N.Y., died on Saturday, June 14, 2003, at home surrounded by his loving and caring family. He was born May 9, 1922, in Columbia Township, the son of the late Raymond W. and Marian C. Libey Watkins. He was also preceded in death by his wives, Marian Furman Watkins and Dorothy Kipp Watkins; a daughter, Deanna Watkins; and a granddaughter, Vera May Watkins. He is survived by his wife, Celia (Meddaugh) Watkins; sons, Joseph (Cindy) Watkins of Catskill, N.Y., Jim (Janet) Watkins of Corning, N.Y., and Allan (Shelly) Watkins of Elmira, N.Y.; a daughter, Bonnie Watkins of Pine Valley, N.Y.; a stepson, Nelson (Elaine) Waffle of Columbia Cross Roads; brothers, Leiby (Lorraine) Watkins of Julian, Pa., and Larry (Anna) Watkins of Canton; and sisters, Florence Confer of Bellefonte, Pa., and Francis (Wilber) Barrett of Troy; along with 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and many friends and relatives. Walter was employed by American Bridge for several years. He retired from the A&P after 17 years of faithful and dedicated service. Walter was also a self-employed carpenter for several years. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. on Monday, June 16, 2003, from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Tuesday, June 17, 2003, from 9 to 11 a.m. The funeral services will follow the visitation at 11 a.m. Charles Steffen and Don Bixby will officiate. Interment will take place in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Towanda. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be directed to Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 Corning Road, Corning, N.Y. 14830, in his memory. A "Candle of Remembrance" may be left for the family at www.olthof.com. Submitted by Carol Brotzman

WATSON, DANIEL   Services for Daniel Watson, 85, Gillett, RD2, were held June 13 at the Vickery Funeral Home with Willie Jones and Jeff Thayer officiating.  Interment was in Bradford County Memorial Park.  Mr. Watson died June 10, 1984 at Troy Community Hospital. He was born Sept. 10, 1898, in Gillett, son of Daniel and Frances Hanen Watson.  He was a non-denominational Christian and a retired farmer.  Survivors include brothers, Wayne of Elmira,  William, Jay and Kenneth, all of Gillette; sisters, Lucy Lisk of Odessa, NY and Mrs. Merrill (Florence) Ayers, Columbia Cross Roads; several nieces and nephews; friends, Ernest and Gertrude Nowlan, Gillett, with whom he resided.  (TGR June 21, 1984)

WATSON –FLORENCE P. (WATSON) AYERS, 92, of Gillett, PA, died Sunday, October 3, 2004 at the Heritage Nursing Home in Athens, Pa.  She was the wife of the late Merrill M. Ayers who died March 14, 1997.  Florence was born October 3, 1912 in Gillett, Pa.  She was the daughter of the late David and Francis (Havens) Watson.  She was a housewife and previously worked for Corning Glass from 1952 till 1960.  Mrs. Ayers is survived by three sons; Henry (Phyllis) Ayers of Columbia Cross Roads, Lawrence (Rose Marie) Ayers of Watkins Glen, N.Y., and Carl Ayers of Granville Summit, two daughters, June (Vern) Doan of Elmira and Jean (Floyd) Bennett of Gillett, sixteen grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.  In addition to her husband, Florence was preceded in death by a son Robert Ayers, a daughter Pearl Ayers and several brothers and sisters.  Family and friends may call at the Gerald W. Jr. Vickery Funeral Home, Inc., 110 W. Main St., Troy, Pa. on Wednesday, October 6, 2004 from 10 to 11 a.m.  The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. with the Pastor Laurie Greenlaw officiating.  Burial will follow at Bradford County Memorial Park, Luther Mills, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review.

HOWARD FAIRCHILD WATSON, 86 of Orwell Township, Rome RD 1 died Saturday, Nov. 25, 1995 at Memorial Hospital, Towanda.  Born April 26, 1909 in Towanda, he was a son of the late Arthur P. and Anna Fairchild Watson.  Howard was a graduate of Towanda High School and the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy.  Mr. Watson served as a pharmacist at Porter’s Drug Store and for the Widman & Teah Drug Store in Towanda for many years until his retirement in 1979.  On May 3, 1959 he married the former Alice Bennett.  He was a member of Union Lodge No. 108 F&AM Towanda, Union Royal Arch Chapter No. 161, Northern Council No. 24, Northern Commandery No. 16 Knights Templar, Northeastern York Rite College No. 102 and the Valley of Towanda Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite.  He was a member and 32nd degree Mason of the Williamsport Consistory of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite.  Howard was also a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge No. 2191, Towanda.  Howard enjoyed woodworking, cabinet making and piecing quilts.  Surviving are; his wife, Alice Bennett Watson at home; two sisters-in-law, Blanche Bennett of Rome RR1 and Irene Watson of Towanda RR2; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Norma and Edward Chubbuck of Rome RR1 and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was preceded in death by two sisters, Gertrude and Louise Watson and two brothers, Harry and Arthur P. “Bob” Watson.  The funeral service will be held Tuesday, Nov. 28, 1995 at 11 a.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda.  Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa.  The family will receive friends Tuesday morning from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home.  Friends who wish may direct memorials to the Ulster Animal Shelter, P.O. Box, Ulster, Pa. or to the HOPS Ambulance Association in care of James W. Seipler, secretary-treasurer, RR 1, Box 280, Rome, Pa. in Howard F. Watson’s memory.  –Towanda Daily Review

WATTS –MARGERY W. ANDERSON, 63 of Granville Summit RD 1 died Thursday, June 17, 1982.  She was born Jan. 22, 1919 in W. Virginia, the daughter of Thomas and Anna Walthers Watts.  She was a member of the E. Canton United Methodist Church.  Mrs. Anderson was employed at F.P. Case and Sons in Troy as a secretary for 23 years.  Surviving are her husband, Russell Anderson; a daughter, Mrs. Shirley Gardner of Melbourne, Fla. and granddaughter, Christine Gardner of Melbourne, Fla.; grandson, Bryan Gardner of Gillette, Wyoming; stepdaughter, Mrs. Gerald (Mary Ellen) Kohler of Denver, Colorado; sister, Miss Anna Dee Watts of Canton; several nieces and nephews.  Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral Home on Sunday from 7-9 p.m.  The funeral will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.  Officiating will be the Rev. Mercy Kasambira and Rev. Larry Clark.  Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  Memorials may be directed to the E. Canton United Methodist Church or the Windfall United Methodist Church.

WAUGH –LOIS M. ‘SIS’ KOVAL, 71, a long time resident of Canton, died October 5, 1998 at Troy Community Hospital.  Born on January 15, 1927 in Marsh Hill, she was the daughter of the late Harry C. and Evelyn Brady Waugh.  In her younger years she attended school in Ralston.  She later held various places of employment throughout the area until her retirement.  She enjoyed reading, word puzzles, and crocheting.  Her main interest in life was the love she shared with her family, especially her great-granddaughter Kari.  Memberships included St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church, and the Altar and Rosary Society.  Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, JoAnn and David Hickok, Canton RR 1, Stella and Luther Campbell, Canton RR 1, and Peg Koval, Canton; grandchildren and their spouses; Jeff an Sherri Koval, Brian and Amy Koval, Bret and Jody Hickok, David Terry, all of Canton; Ty Hickok, Springfield, MO; great-granddaughter, Kari Shae Koval; brothers and sisters-in-law, William and Connie Waugh, John and Dolores Waugh, all of Marsh Hill; sister, Laura Waugh, Millersville, PA; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant grandson; brothers, Paul and Kenneth Waugh; sister, Martha Fladd.  Funeral service was held October 6 at the Pepper Funeral Home with Mrs. Koval’s sister-in-law, Connie Waugh, officiating.  Interment will be held at Bradford Co. Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, at the convenience of the family.  The family suggests memorials be directed to the Canton Ambulance Association, 17 S. Washington Ave., Canton, PA in her memory.  –Canton Independent Sentinel.