JOHN D. INGERICK age 90, of Sunset Trailer Park, Waverly, died Saturday, October 17, 1998 at the Tioga Nursing Facility.  Born April 13, 1908 at the People Hospital in Sayre, the son of Tracy and Emily Dailey Inman.  Mister Inman was a lifelong Valley resident and an avid bowler.  A member of the L.O.O. M. No. 1490, Waverly, the B.P.O.E. #1148 Sayre and The Sons of Italy Roma Madre Lodge #1342, Sayre.  Mr. Inman is a graduate of Sayre High School.  Retired from the Dalrymple Construction Co., as a Shop Superintendent.  He was predeceased by his son, Ernest Inman; daughter, Glenda Inman; grandson Thomas Inman and brother Glen Inman.  Survivors; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Margaret Inman of Elmira, James and Carolyn Inman of Virginia; daughter and son-in-law Key and Mac McElwee of Florida; sister, Gladys Richards of Waverly, NY; grandchildren, Kenneth Inman of Texas, Kathleen Inman of Elmira, Cindy Sealander of Sayre, Mark McElwee of Florida, Joni Snyder of Florida, Gerald Inman of Virginia, Patti Black of Bath, NY and Suzi Marshall of Virginia; there are 9 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.  As per Mr. Inman’s wished, there will be no viewing.  A graveside prayer service will be held at the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Friday at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Burdette Mason will officiate.  Flowers will be provided by the family.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Athens.  –Elmira Star Gazette.

 

INMAN William John “Bill” Inman

84, of 714 Pennsylvania Ave. Sayre, Pa. died Monday afternoon, April 16, 2012 at the Sayre House, Sayre, Pa. “Bill” as he was known by his family and friends was born in Sayre on October 4, 1927 the son of John “Jack” Inman and Marie Crowley Inman. He was a graduate of Athens High School and Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, Maryland. He later received his masters degree in education from the Niagara University, Lewiston, N.Y.  Mr. Inman taught social studies, history, problems of democracy, economics, sociology and psychology at Athens Area High School for 38 years until his retirement. Following his retirement from teaching, Mr. Inman provided service to the community as a registered investment advisor in Sayre for 10 years and also taught extension courses for Penn State University. Mr. Inman was admired by many as a dedicated gifted educator and a man of integrity and devoted faith. He was a member of the Epiphany Parish, Roma Madre Lodge No. 1342 Order Sons of Italy, UNICO, and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge No. 1148 in Sayre and formerly served as Chairman of the Bradford County Republican Party for several years.  Surviving are: His beloved wife of 52 years, Lucia “Lucy” A. Gregori Inman whom he married on June 13, 1959 at the Church of the Epiphany in Sayre; Sons and Daughters-inlaw: John L. Inman and Laurie Stefanov of Concord, M.A.; Mark J. and Colleen Inman of Holliston M.A.; Grandchildren: Joseph, Alex, Miles, Max, Nicholas, Jack and Grace Inman. Several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Lavey.  A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday, April 20, 2012 at 10 a.m. at the Epiphany Parish, South Elmer Ave. Sayre, Pa. Interment will be private in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa.  The family suggests that contributions may be directed to the Epiphany School, 627 Stevenson St., Sayre, Pa. or to Guthrie Hospice, 1 Guthrie Square, Sayre, Pa. 18840 in William John Inman’s memory.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Alteri-Bowen Funeral Home 314 Desmond St. Sayre, Pa.  Sayre Morning Times – April 18, 2012

 

GARY L. IRONS, 31, of 4461 Barry Knoll Drive, Colorado Springs, Colo. Died Friday Feb. 12, 1988. He was born Nov. 28, 1956 in Waverly, the son of Raymond and Shirley Wood Irons. Mr. Irons was a graduate of Sayre High School and served in the U.S. Army as PFC. He is survived by his wife, Deborah at home; two daughters, Jamie and Aubrey; a son, Jeremy at home; his father, Raymond of Wysox; two brothers, Raymond Jr. of Costa Mesa, Calif. and James of W. New Bedford, Mass.; five sisters, Mrs. Ronald (Sandra) Tobin of Towanda, Mrs. Edwin (Helen) Mead of Montrose, Mrs. Ronald (Phyllis) Lathrop of Athens, Mrs. William (Judith) Kannon and Mrs. Richard (Tammy) Beinhaur Jr. of Dillsburg, Pa. There will be no calling hours. The funeral service will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 S. Main St., Athens with the Rev. Albert Greene officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Tioga Point Cemetery. –Towanda Daily Review

 

IVESTER Dana Blondell Ivester

48, of Waverly died unexpectedly Saturday July 28, 2012. Born September 2, 1963 in Elmira, NY, he was the son of the late M. Blondell "Blondie" and Norma (Blair) Ivester. He graduated from Waverly Central High School in 1981, where he enjoyed cross country running, math, and science. After high school, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps with several of his classmates, including lifelong friends Mike Bean and Jeff Clinton. He served honorably for six years as a Marine Cartographer, spending several years in Japan where he enjoyed the culture. Following his military service, he returned to Waverly and worked as a master carpenter with his father. He attended Corning Community College. In recent years, he was a GIS Specialist for a firm in Elmira. He enjoyed reading and gardening. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Surviving Dana are his wife Tina (Peterson), stepchildren Lewis (Jennifer) Kipp and Angela (Michael) Miller, grandchildren, Kayla, Abigail, Ryan, and Madison. His sisters, Marion (Roger) Carling, Athens, PA, Marlene (James) Rider, Suffolk, VA and Melissa (John) Clinton. He is also survived by his mother-and father-in-law, Don and Ann Peterson; Aunt Winda Blair; Uncle David (Betty) Blair, all of Waverly, NY; Aunt Jessie Keller, Toccoa, GA; Uncle Dennis (Mae) Ivester, Clayton, GA Great Aunt Berna Hammers, Frankford, IL and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Family and friends are invited to call Wednesday August 1, 2012 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the Luckner Funeral Home 449 Park Avenue Waverly NY. A Graveside service with Military Honors will be held Thursday at 10:00 A.M. at Tioga Point Cemetery.. Those wishing may direct memorial donations in Dana's name to either the National Audubon Society, NY, NY or the National Wildlife Federation.   Star Gazette – July 31, 2012    

 

IVORY - Edna Mae Splain, 97, of Sayre, died peacefully Saturday, March 1, 2008 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, surrounded by her loving daughter and granddaughter. She was born Aug. 13, 1910 in Groton, N.Y., the daughter of the late Arthur and Daisy Ivory Sherman. Edna loved to bake homemade bread, reading, and watching “Deal or No Deal” and “The Price is Right.” She loved her flowers and cooking for her family. She was a member of Athens Methodist Church. Edna was predeceased by her husband, Charles Splain, son Robert Splain, and grandson Charles Frisbie. She is survived by: her daughter, Arlene Ogden, Sayre; sons Daniel Splain, Delta Junction, Alaska, and Lloyd Splain, Virginia; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and 22 great-great-grandchildren. Friends and family may call at Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home Inc., 225 S. Main St., Athens, Thursday, March 6, 2008 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Funeral services will follow at 12 noon at the funeral home with the Rev. Linda Rogers officiating. Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens. - Sayre Morning Times, 3 Mar 2008

 

GERALD A.. JACKSON (Jerry), 71, of Athens, PA, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, following an extended illness, at Bradford County Manor with his beloved wife by his side. He was born on Sept. 4, 1950, in Towanda, PA, the son of the late Ralph and Doris (Manzer) Jackson. Jerry was a 1969 graduate of SRU High School. He was a very talented auto body repairman and worked at various garages and dealerships around the Valley and Elmira. He could often be found working in his garage. Jerry loved being outdoors, especially spending time hunting and fishing. He is predeceased by his son, Eric Jackson; sisters, Gloria, Carole, Judy, and Kathy; and brother, Kerry. Jerry is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Nancy (Detrick) Jackson at home; son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Donna Jackson of Bremerton, WA; granddaughter, Olivia Jackson of Bremerton, WA; sister Janice; brother Sam; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Family and friends may call on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, from 12 to 2 p.m. at the Lowery-Urban Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA. A Celebration of Life Service will follow the service at 2 p.m. Burial will held at a later date in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA. Memorial donations may be made in Jerry’s name to: Bradford County Humane Society, US-220, Ulster, PA. -Towanda Daily Review 11/16/2021

JUDITH JACKSON BRAGUE
Judith Jackson Brague, 50, of Port Lucie, FL died on June 5, 1996 after a lingering illness. She was a native of Evergreen, PA and was a resident of Port St. Lucie, FL for 17 years. Coming from Elmira, NY, Mrs. Brague was a certified nurse's aid at Port St. Lucie Convalescent Center for 13 years. Survivors include her husband, Robert, of Port St. Lucie; a son David of Okeechobee, FL; two grandchildren, Jessica and Samantha; father and mother, Ralph and Doris Jackson of Athens, PA; five stepchildren; Janice Brown of Jacksonville, FL, Carole Shipman of Waverly, NY, Kathy Finnerty of Burlington; brothers, Kerry Jackson of Columbia Cross Roads, PA, Gerald Jackson of Ulster, Same Jackson of Athens; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held at United Pentecostal Church in Port St. Lucie with the Rev. Fred Kalthaus officiating and committal services June 16 at Tioga Point Cemetery in Athens with the Rev. Arnold Covey officiating. Contributions may be made to the Hospice of Treasure Cove, PO Box 1748, Port St. Lucie, FL 34954. (TGR Thursday, June 20, 1996)

LLOYD J. JACKSON
 Lloyd L. Jackson, 73, of Sayre, died January 17, 1990 in New Smyrna Beach, FL following a short illness. Born July 18, 1916 in Athens, he was the son of Floyd and Pearl Sherwood Jackson. He was a WWII Army veteran, having served in both the European and Pacific Theaters. He was employed with the US Postal Service in Athens for 22 years. He is survived by his wife, Marion, at home; two nephews; sister-in-law, Edith Morris of Trooy; a niece, Barbara Morse of Troy; and a nephew Harold Morris of Troy. Funeral services were held January 20 at the Jenkins Funeral Home in Athens with the Rev. Donald Greenwood officiating and burial to be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens. (TGR, Thursday, January 25, 1990)

JACKSON -MARY KATHLEEN (Jackson) FINNERTY, (Kathy) 67, of Athens, Pa., passed away on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Pa. She was born on Aug. 11, 1953, in Troy, Pa., the daughter of the late Ralph Wells and Doris Mae (Manzer) Jackson. Kathy was the owner and operator of the Burlington Hotel, also known as the Brick, in Burlington, Pa. She loved to travel, especially to Las Vegas and New Orleans. She enjoyed sewing and had a passion for studying history. She is predeceased by her brother Kerry Jackson, and sisters Carol May, Gloria Cornish, and Judy Brague. Kathy is survived by her children Timmi Finnerty of Florida, Terri Finnerty of Bentley Creek, Pa., Rhonda and Dana Goudreau of Athens, Pa., and Melissa Finnerty of Athens, Pa., seven grandchildren Caleb Butters, Allen Rightmire, Tyler Finogle, Dustin Feagin, Derek Lattimer, Coltayn Shumway, and Crew Shumway, and two great-grandchildren Carter Butters and Logan Butters. She is also survived by her sister Janice Brown of Florida, brother Samuel Jackson of Athens, Pa., brother and sister-in-law Jerry and Nancy Jackson of Ulster, Pa., and several nieces and nephews. Friends and family may call on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, from 10-11 a.m. at the Lowery-Urban Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 225 South Main St., Athens, Pa. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at the funeral home with the Rev. Linda Rogers officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family at Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa. -Sayre Morning Times 1/13/2021

JACKSON Nancy J. Savino
74, of Sayre, Pa. died
on Aug. 11, 2010 at the Robert Packer Hospital following a brief illness.  Nancy was born on May 27, 1936 in Athens, Pa., a daughter of the late George H. and Luella (Hummel) Jackson. Nancy enjoyed crocheting, needle work and playing the organ. On Oct. 23, 1962 she married Joseph v. Savino and together they shared thirty years of happiness until his passing on Oct. 2, 1992.  In addition to her husband Joseph, Nancy was predeceased by a brother Donald G. Jackson of Florida; and a grandniece Emma Nicole Jackson of New Mexico.  She is survived by her son Gregory V. Savino of Sayre, Pa.; brother Richard E. Jackson of Vestal, N.Y.; and a sister-in-law Lois M. Jackson of  Wakemary, Florida; several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.  Abiding with her wishes, there will be no services.  Interment will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, next to her husband Joseph. Those who wish may consider a donation to Stay Haven 194 Shepard Rd. Waverly, NY 14892, in loving memory of Nancy. Caring assistance is being provided by the Cooley-Tioga Point Cremation & Burial Options, 802 N. Main St., Athens, Pa. - Sayre Morning Times, August 15, 2010

RALPH W. JACKSON, age 82, of Athens RR 1, Pa., died Saturday, April 8, 2000, at his home unexpectedly.  He was born July 15, 1917, in Evergreen, Pa., the son of Ezra and Pearl Wells Jackson.  He was an avid fisherman and loved to work outside and on small engines.  He was a member of the First Church of God, of Sayre, Pa.  He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Doris, at home, his children, and their spouses, Janice Brown of Jacksonville, Fla., Carole Shipman of Sayre, Pa., Kerry and Susan Jackson of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa., Jerry and Nancy Jackson f Ulster, Pa., Sam Jackson and his special friend, Fay Durgin, of Athens, Pa., and Kathy and Almer Finnerty of Burlington, Pa.,; 17 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his two daughters, Judy Braque of Fort St. Lucy, Fla., and Gloria Cornish of Stewart, Fla.  Family and friends may call on Tuesday, April 11, 2000, form 9 to 11 a.m. at the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 S. Main St., Athens, Pa.  Funeral and committal services will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.  Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa.  –Towanda Daily Review.

LLOYD J. JACKSON
 Lloyd L. Jackson, 73, of Sayre, died January 17, 1990 in New Smyrna Beach, FL following a short illness. Born July 18, 1916 in Athens, he was the son of Floyd and Pearl Sherwood Jackson. He was a WWII Army veteran, having served in both the European and Pacific Theaters. He was employed with the US Postal Service in Athens for 22 years. He is survived by his wife, Marion, at home; two nephews; sister-in-law, Edith Morris of Trooy; a niece, Barbara Morse of Troy; and a nephew Harold Morris of Troy. Funeral services were held January 20 at the Jenkins Funeral Home in Athens with the Rev. Donald Greenwood officiating and burial to be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens. (TGR, Thursday, January 25, 1990)

 

JACOBS –JEANETTE E. DILL FOSTER, 79, of Athens, PA passed away on Friday, April 3, 2015 at Athens Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Athens. Jeanette was born on November 28, 1935 in Sayre, PA the daughter of the late Otto A. and Nina May Birney Jacobs. Jeanette was a 1954 graduate of Athens High School. She then attended Episcopal Hospital School of Nursing in Philadelphia, graduating with a Nursing Degree in May of 1957. She was a General Duty Registered Nurse employed with Episcopal Hospital from 1957-1959 in Philadelphia and Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre from 1959-1961. From 1961-1964, she was the Night Nursing Supervisor at Doctor's Hospital in Phoenix, AZ. In 1964, Jeanette was employed with Tioga General Hospital in Waverly, NY as a General Duty Registered Nurse until her retirement in 1968. She was a lifetime member of the Athens United Methodist Church and past President of Athens Wesleyan Class at Athens United Methodist Church. She served on the Board of Trustees and the Wills and Memorials Committee. Jeanette volunteered with the Red Cross for over 10 years with the Bloodmobile. She was the past President of the Athens Ladies Library Club. She was a member of Waverly Senior Citizens, Valley LaTeeDa's Red Hat Society, Order of the Eastern Star #498, and Athens American Legion Post #246 Auxiliary. Jeanette enjoyed traveling, knitting, crocheting, and quilting. She is predeceased by her first husband Earl K. Dill, second husband John P. Foster, and step-father Edward E. Joachim. Jeanette is survived by her beloved companion Phillip Bailey of Athens, PA, step-daughter Carol Foster of Marathon, NY, stepson, Philip Foster and his wife Evelyn of Elmira, NY, step-grandchildren Barbara Sinsheimer and Linda Ortiz and their families, dear friend Paulette Fry of Marathon, NY, cousins James and Elizabeth Birney of Waverly, NY, James and Maureen Birney of Waverly, NY and Tim and Kim Birney of South Waverly, PA, and friends Florence Waizenegger of Hegins, PA and Charlotte Cook of Elmira, NY. Friends and family may call on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 from 12pm to 1pm at the Athens United Methodist Church, 118 South Main Street, Athens, PA. Funeral Services will follow at the church at 1pm with the Rev. Andrew Weidner officiating. Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA. Memorial donations may be made in Jeanette's memory to: Athens United Methodist Church, 118 South Main Street, Athens, PA. –Elmira Star-Gazette 4/5/2015

 

JANOSKO John J. Janosko

83, of Sayre, Pa., died on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at home.  He was born on February 28, 1929 in Forty Fort, Pa., the son of the late John J. and Dormecella Dukinas Janosko.  John moved to the Valley area at the age of 12, and graduated from Waverly High School in 1947. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, and served in the Korean Conflict.  John worked for IBM, Owego, N.Y., retiring in 1990; but he continued to work as an independent consultant until 2000. In addition to his work, John was an avid Mets and Penn State Fan, who enjoyed golf and fishing but the most important thing to him was spending time with family and friends.  John was a member of Epiphany Church, V.F.W. Skiff-Bower Post #1536, the ELKS, and Lifetimers, former president of the Redskin Club, and secretary of the Chamber of Commerce of Waverly.  He is predeceased by his sister Dorothy A. Bright, Oct. 11, 1986.  John is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary, at home; children, John and Jeanne Janosko of Poolesville, Md., Patrick and Eileen Janosko of Sayre, Pa., and Brian Janosko of Sayre, Pa.; grandchildren, Jennifer and Andrew Beirnstein, Katie and Tom Krupica, Christine and Louie Nardelli, Robert and Jessica Janosko, Kelley and David Gabriel, Ashley Janosko, Kimberly Janosko, and Laura Janosko; granddogs, Maggie, Louis, and Bailey; six great-grandsons; brother-in-law, Edwin Bright; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.  Friends and family may call on Friday, August 24, 2012 from 6 p.m.– 8 p.m. at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, Pa. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 25, 2012 at 9:30am at St. James Catholic Church, 503 Clark Street, Waverly, N.Y. with the Rev. Vincent Langan officiating.  Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa.  Memorial donations may be made in John’s memory to the: American Cancer Society, 1948 East Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, American Heart Association, 1704 Warren Avenue, Williamsport, PA 17701, or American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 4383, Bethlehem, PA 18018.  Sayre Morning Times – August 23, 2012 

 

THOMAS M. ‘THOM’ JENKINS JR., 64, of Gilbert, Arizona, formerly of Athens, Pennsylvania, son of Betty J. White Jenkins, the late Thomas M. Jenkins Sr., and husband of Miguel Perez, passed away in his sleep at home Monday, July 16, 2018. “Thom” was born Nov. 30, 1953, and grew up in Athens, graduating with the Athens Area High School class of 1971. While at AHS, Thom was a member of the Splashin Bulldogs Swim Team lettering each of his four years competing at the varsity level. Thom was featured in the 1970-71 Athens High School Winter Sports Program for being undefeated in dual meets in the 100-yard butterfly for the 1969-70 season and named first team to be the first ever Valley All Star Swimming Team by the Sayre Evening Times sports department. Following high school, Thom continued his education at Kings College, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, receiving his BA in English at graduation in 1975. Thom was also a graduate of Simmons College of Mortuary Science, Syracuse, New York, and later joined his parents as a licensed funeral director in the operation of the Jenkins Funeral Home in Athens for several years. Thom operated successful canine grooming businesses in both Athens, Pennsylvania and in Tempe, Arizona for 25 years. Thom was well-known and possessed many friends throughout the area. He is most warmly remembered for his care and compassion for all animals, but most especially those suffering abuse, neglect, and abandonment. Thom was a member of the board of directors of the Stray Haven Humane Society, Waverly, New York, and the S.P.C.A. Thom is survived by his mother, Betty Jenkins; his husband, Miguel Perez; and aunts, Marjorie Edwards of Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania and Linda Jenkins of Connecticut. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, with a memorial service to follow at 2 p.m., at the Alteri-Bowen Funeral Home, 314 Desmond St., Sayre, Pennsylvania. Officiating the service will be Rev. Andrew Hvozdovic, pastor of the Church of the Epiphany in Sayre. Interment will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pennsylvania. A reception and celebration of Thom’s life will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. at Yanuzzi’s Restaurant on Desmond Street in Sayre following the cemetery service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that it would be a most genuine and meaningful expression for contributions to be directed to the Stay Haven Humane Society, 194 Shephard Road, Waverly, NY in Thom’s memory, honoring his legacy of dedication and commitment to the humane treatment of animals. –Towanda Daily Review 9/25/2018

 

LELAND G. JENNEY SR., 78, of Smithfield Township, began a bright new day with his lord Monday, Feb. 4, 2002.  He was born March 10, 1923, in East Smithfield, a son of the late Clarence E. and Mayme Huff Jenney.  Leland attended the East Smithfield School, and in earlier years, operated his farm in Smithfield Township Township.  He was formerly employed by Ingersoll-Rand in Athens and Remington Rand in Elmira, N.Y.  Mr. Jenney was later employed by the Joyce Western Pipeline in Andover, N.Y., and worked for the Basily Construction Co. during the Route 220 bypass construction project in Towanda.  On April 25, 1953 he married the former Eunice Francisco at the North Towanda United Methodist Church   “Bub,” as he was known by his family and friends, was an avid outdoorsman.  He enjoyed hunting, welding, working on machinery, music and square dancing.   He was a lifetime member of the NRA and the Bradford County Old-Timers’ Association.  He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Eunice Francisco Jenney at home; children; Sharon and her husband Michael Dahlin of Greenville, Va., Susan and her husband Stanley Mullen of Sayre, Sandra Stanton and her friend John Pierce of Towanda, Kathy and her husband Dale Nichols of Milan, Larry, and his wife Robbin Jenney of Milan RR1; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his son, Leland G. “Lee” Jenney Jr., Aug. 9, 1986, and two brothers, Leslie Jenney in 1993 and Cecil Jenney in 1992.  The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2002, at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with the Rev. James Donahoo, pastor of the Sayre Christian Church, officiating.  The family will receive friends from 12:30 until the time of the service.  Interment will follow in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens.  The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to Guthrie Hospice, Towanda, Pa. in Mr. Jenney’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.

JENNINGS, Laverna Marie-three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jennings, died Friday morning from pneumonia at the family home in Athens. Besides the parents she is survived by a brother, Francis. The funeral was held Monday at the home and interment was in Tioga Point cemetery. The child had been out of health for some time and Mr. and Mrs. Jennings moved from this Boro to Athens a few months ago to be near the hospital that she might receive treatment.

LESTER JENNINGS, 100, FORMERLY OF Sayre, died Monday, March 14, 1994, at the Tioga Nursing Facility.  Born Nov. 30, 1893, in Estella, Pa., he was a son of the late Calvin and Viola Plotts Jennings.  He retired as a conductor for the Lehigh Valley Railroad in 1965.  Mr. Jennings was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Sayre; a 70-year member of Rural Amity Lodge No. 70 F&AM, where he was a 32nd-degree Mason: a member of the Scottish Rite of Towanda; and a member of the Williamsport Consistory.  He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and J. A. Crocker of Sayre, a sister, Ruth Murdough of York, Pa.; grandchildren, William, Robert and Valerie Crocker, Sharon Rocco and Merrie Lou Bell; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews.  Friends may call Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Allgeier & Blauvelt Funeral Home, 126 N. Elmer Ave., Sayre.  Funeral and committal services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Anne Canfield, pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Sayre, officiating.  Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens.  Memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church of Sayre, 200 W. Lockhart St., Sayre, Pa. 18840.

JENNINGS –RUTH J. WOOD, 89, of Elmira St., Sayre RD 2, passed away at home Saturday morning July 29, 1989 after an extended illness. Born in Meshoppen RD, she was the daughter of Byron and Catherine Kintner Jennings. She has lived in the Sayre area since 1921 where she was a member of the Sayre First United Methodist Church. She was a past president of the Sayre American Legion Auxiliary, a present member of the Waverly American Legion Auxiliary and a member of the Sayre Monday Club. She is the widow of Fordham F. Wood, Sr. who died in 1981. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Jack (Lois) Vaughn of West End, North Carolina, Fordham F. Wood, Jr. of Sayre and Rodney J. Wood of Elmira St., Sayre Rd 2; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one niece; one nephew and a sister, Mrs. Helen Peters of Elmira. Friends may call at the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 S. Main St., Athens on Monday from 6-9 p.m. Funeral and committal services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Ear W. Roberts, pastor of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be at Tioga Point Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Sayre Ambulance Corps or to the charity of one’s choice. –Towanda Daily Review

JOHNSON -B0NNIE L. MULLINEX, 74, of Athens, Pa., passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at the Athens Health and Rehabilitation Center, following an extended illness. She was born on August 24, 1946, in Forkston, Pa., the daughter of the late Orval and Alberta (Goss) Johnson. Bonnie loved spending time outside in her flower gardens tending to them. When she was no longer able to work with her flowers, due to her health issues, Bonnie loved receiving bouquets to enjoy. She also enjoyed crocheting through the years and spending time fishing with friends. Bonnie enjoyed doing various crafts and coloring pictures with gel pens. She is predeceased by husbands Tommy Lockett and Redmound “Red” Mullinex, son Charlie Fassett, Jr., stepson Dale, and brother Burton Johnson. Bonnie is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Debbie and Anthony Force, daughter Tina Weaver, son Scott Fassett, stepdaughter Margaret, grandchildren Tonia, Lynn, Travis, Josh, Amanda, James, Crystal and John, and several great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers Arthur Johnson and Louis Johnson, and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and her beloved dog Jody. A time of visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday, June 10, 2021, from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. at the Lowery-Urban Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, Pa. -Sayre Morning Times 6/7/2021

BRIAN SCOTT JOHNSON, SR., 58, of Sayre, PA, passed away at home with his loved ones by his side on Monday, October 25, 2021, following an extended illness. He was born on June 9, 1963, in Towanda, PA the son of Jack and Ruthann (Vanderpool) Johnson. Brian enjoyed woodworking and crafts. He loved drawing and was a good artist. He is predeceased by his grandson Trenton, father Jack Johnson, sister Sandy, and father-in-law James Chilson. Brian is survived by his beloved wife of 26 years Linda Johnson, son and daughter-in-law Brian Jr. and Ashley Johnson, sons Dwight Johnson and Ezequiel Johnson, grandchildren Dominic, Logan, Sahara, and James. He is also survived by his mother Ruthann Evans, 4 sisters, 3 brothers, mother-in-law Yvonne (Gilbert) Valdez, sister-in-law Yvonne Johnson and her fiancé Mike Watkins, step-brother-in-law Paul Valdez, several aunts and uncles, special nieces and nephews Audrey (Mark) Wright, Cody Johnson, great nieces Savannah Perry and Ava Wright and great nephews Mason Johnson and Bentley Wright and many other nieces, nephews, and cousins. A Time of Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 30, 2021, from 10am-12pm at the Lowery-Urban Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA. Funeral services will follow at the funeral home at 12pm with the Rev. Robert Nacci officiating. Burial will follow in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA. -Towanda Daily Review 10/28/2021

JOHNSON -CONNIE LEE DECATUR, 76, of 20 Pleasant St., Sayre, passed away Friday evening, Feb. 21, 2020 at the Bradford County Manor in West Burlington Township. Connie was born in Sayre, on Sept. 14, 1943, the daughter of Orlando Johnson Sr. and Frances Cole Johnson. She was a graduate of Athens Area High School with the class of 1961. On June 16, 1962, Connie married the love of her life, Richard A. Decatur, at the Sayre Baptist Church. Connie was employed by the Sayre Printing Company for 15 years and was subsequently employed by the Vail-Ballou Printing Company in Binghamton, NY for five years. Connie returned to work with the Sayre Printing Company (The Evening Times) and in 1994 served as bookkeeper for Decatur’s Automotive until retiring in 2001. Connie loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed riding motorcycle with her husband, Richard, and their membership with the Gold Wing Road Riders Association. Connie enjoyed traveling and camping and was a former member of the Wheel Inn in Roaring Branch. Connie attended the North Waverly Chapel in Waverly, NY. She is survived by her devoted husband of 57 years, Richard A. Decatur Sr.; son and daughter-in-law, Richard A. Decatur Jr. and Carol Decatur of Athens; son-in-law, James Adams of Mechanicsville, NY; grandchildren, Nichole (Matthew) Campbell of Sayre, Christopher (Seneca) Decatur of Athens, Allison Decatur of Athens, Martha (Taylor) Jones of Florissant, Colorado, Mary Adams of Mechanicsville, New York; great-grandchildren, Maddison and Lainey Campbell and Liam Decatur; brother, Gary Johnson and life partner, Don Fisher of Newfield, NY and nephew, David Johnson. In addition to her parents, Connie was predeceased by her daughter, Sheri L. Adams on Sept. 14, 2019 and her brother, Orlando Johnson Jr. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 1, 2020 at the North Waverly Chapel, Waverly, NY with Pastor William Wells officiating. Interment will be private in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens. The family suggests that contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association, 57 North Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, PA in memory of Connie L. Decatur. -Towanda Daily Review 2/27/2020

JOHNSON –DORIS M. JOHNSON YOUNG, 81, of Colonial Towers, Towanda, Pa., formerly of Monroeton, Pa., and Gouverneur, N.Y., died Thursday morning, April 14, 2005, at Memorial Hospital, N. Towanda Twp., Pa. Born July 4, 1923, in Monroeton, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Agnes VanKuren Johnson. She married Stanley B. Young who preceded her in death in 1980. She and Stanley resided for many years in Gouverneur, N.Y. Following Stanley’s death, Doris returned to the Towanda area. Doris enjoyed reading. Surviving are her two brothers, Kenneth Johnson and his wife, Alice Johnson of Monroeton, Pa. and Robert Johnson of Las Vegas, Nev.; Three sisters, Leona Dunn of Towanda, Lorena Austin of Elmira, N.Y., and Shirley (Baker) Cooper and her husband, William Cooper of Pine Valley, N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Floyd and Claude Johnson and a sister, Madelyn Markatos. A private funeral service will be held at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa., with the Rev. Richard Barner, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, Towanda, officiating. There are no calling hours.  Interment will be in the Riverside Cemetery, Gouverneur, N.Y.  The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society, Bradford Unit, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701-3945, in Doris M. Young’s memory. Contributed by Carol Brotzman.  –Towanda Daily Review Apr. 15, 2005.

JOHNSON –DOROTHY E. JOHNSON PALMER, 75, of RR 2 Athens died at home, Wednesday, July 13, 2005, following a brief illness. Born Jan. 1, 1930 in Columbia Cross Roads, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed having company stop in to chat as well as gardening, the outdoors, and card games. She is survived by: her husband of 57 years, Mervin, at home; children, Donna J. Allen of Athens and David and Nancy Palmer of Athens; a son-in-law, Ronald Reynolds of Litchfield; grandchildren, Barbara and Michael Melfi of New Jersey, Jason Young of Athens, Erica Eastwood of Waverly, N.Y., Brian and Medina Reynolds of Warren, Pa., Jamie Palmer of Lockwood, N.Y., Christopher and Rosemary Young of Athens, Monica and Greg Gross of Ulster and Shannon Palmer of Athens; numerous great-grandchildren; brothers, Joseph Johnson of Alpine, N.Y., and Thomas and MaryAnne Johnson of Athens; stepsisters, Mabel Cain of Jessup, Pa., and Marie Johnson of Jessup; and several nieces and nephews, including one special niece, Bonnie Merrill. She was predeceased by her daughter, Nina Reynolds, in 1999. Friends and family may attend the visitation at the First Baptist Church of Sayre, 221 N. Elmer Avenue, Sayre, on Saturday, July 16 from 10-11 a.m. A memorial service will follow Saturday at 11 a.m. at the church with the Rev. Roland Romig officiating. Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens. Memorial donations may be made in her name to Guthrie Hospice, RR1 Box 154, Towanda, PA 18848; or the Sayre First Baptist Church, 221 N. Elmer Avenue, Sayre, PA 18840. For those unable to attend the service and are wishing to sign the e-guestbook and send condolences, you may do so by visiting www.loweryfuneralhome.com. Submitted by Carol Brotzman.  –Evening Times July 14, 2005.

JOHNSON –DOROTHY E. PALMER, 75, of Athens RR 2, died at home Wednesday, July 13, 2005, following a brief illness.  Born Jan. 1, 1930 in Columbia Cross Roads, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She enjoyed having company stop in to chat as well as gardening, the outdoors and card games.  She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Mervin, at home; children Donna J. Allen of Athens and David and Nancy Palmer of Athens; a son-in-law; Ronald Reynolds of Litchfield; her grandchildren, Barbara and Michael Melfi of New Jersey, Jason Young of Athens, Erica Eastwood of Waverly, N.Y., Brian and Medina Reynolds of Warren, Pa., Jamie Palmer of Lockwood, N.Y. Christopher and Rosemary Young of Athens, Monica and Greg Gross of Ulster, and Shannon Palmer of Athens; numerous great-grandchildren; her brothers, Joseph Johnson of Alpine, N.Y. and Thomas and MaryAnne Johnson of Athens; stepsisters, Mabel Cain and Marie Johnson, both of Jessup, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews, including one special nieces, Bonnie Merrill.  She was predeceased by her daughter Nina Reynolds, in 1999.  Friends and family may attend the visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 16; at the First Baptist Church of Sayre, 221 N. Elmer Ave., Sayre.  A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Roland Romig officiating.  Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens.  Memorial donations may be made in her name to Guthrie Hospice, RR1, Box 154, Towanda, Pa. or the Sayre First Baptist Church, 221 N. Elmer Ave., Sayre, Pa.  –Towanda Daily Review.

ESMOND JOHNSON, 68, of 216 Hugh St., Athens, died on Sunday, Aug. 31, 1997, at home.  Born in Terry Township, Pa., July 9, 1929, the son of Esmond and Della Vanderpool Johnson, he was a retired employee of Kennedy Valve, Elmira with 36 years of service.  He is survived by his daughter, Linda Juda of East Athens, Pa.; his daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and William Kneebone of Sayre, Debra and Ralph Lott of Sayre, and Cynthia and Wayne Sessaman of Athens; his son and daughter-in-law, Stanley and Linda Johnson of Athens; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; his brothers, Sherman Johnson of Towanda, Alfred Johnson of Willseyville, N.Y., a sisters, Beatrice Gillespie of Terrytown, Louise Mosier of Wyalusing.  Hazel Elliott of Ulster, Ilene Vanderpool of Towanda, Gladys Merritt of Wyalusing, Virginia Johnson of Athens, Berrnita Wright of Sayre, Bernetta Ellis of Elmira, N.Y.; numerous nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his wife, Virginia, May 27, 1997, a son, Daniel, in 1974, and two brothers and four sisters.  Friends may call at the Lowery funeral Home, 225 South Main St., Athens, Pa., Wednesday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Funeral and committal services will be held there Thursday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Linda Rogers officiating.  Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa. at a later date.  Memorials may be directed to the Greater Valley Emergency Medical Services, 904 N. Lehigh Ave., Sayre, Pa.  –Towanda Daily Review.

JOHNSON - Jason R. Johnson, 28, of Waverly, N.Y. died Sunday, July 5, 2009 due to a motor vehicle accident. He was known by many and loved by all.  He was born on February 15, 1981 in Sayre, Pa., the son of Rick and Peggy HAYFORD Johnson.  Jason was a loving father, son, fiancé, and brother. He enjoyed fishing, snowboarding, drag racing, and riding motorcycles.  He is predeceased by his paternal grandparents Robert and Olive Johnson, and maternal grandparents Paul Hayford and Eleanor ROWE.  Jason is survived by his beloved parents Rick and Peggy Johnson of Athens, Pa.; loving fiancée Jessica CAMPBELL of Waverly; children Aden BYDAIRK of Sayre, Lexie and Maximus Johnson of Waverly; sister and brother-in-law Brenda Johnson and Joseph Pennison of Athens; brother Chad M. PETERS of Waymart, Pa.;  grandfather Pa Leonard VanAllen of Sayre; nieces and nephews Justyn, Nick, Emily, Jayson, Aryan, Kamden; several aunts, uncles, cousins, and special friends Ricky, Mindy, Jordan, Tori, Orki, Kyle, Vicki, and Greg.  Friends and family may call on Thursday, July 9, 2009 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, 225 South Main Street, Athens, Pa. Funeral services will follow at the funeral home at12pm with the Rev. James Donahoo from the Sayre Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in Jason’s memory to: Citizen’s & Northern Bank, 428 S. Main Street, Athens, PA 18810 Att: Trust for the Children of Jason Johnson.  07 July 2009, Sayre Morning Times.

JOHNSON –JOSEPHINE MILLARD, 88, of RR 1, Box 47, Shepard Road, Athens Township, died at her loving home on Sunday, May 12, 2002, after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family.  Born March 24, 1914, in Sayre, she was the daughter of William Johnson and Grace Owens Johnson.  She worked at Athens High School as a cafeteria worker.  She was a past counselor of Daughters of the American Revolution, past noble grand of Wysox Rebekah Lodge No. 443, former member of the Loyal Order of the Moose No. 195, lifetime member of the Pennsylvania Congress of Parents and Teachers, a charter member of the Athens Township Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary and a member of the Athens Township Volunteer Fire Department.  She enjoyed her flower gardens and her many wild bird friends.  Her family was her life.  She is survived by a son, Charles Millard of Fort Myers, Fla.; sons and daughters-in-law, Gordon and Gretchen Millard of Athens and Richard and Cheryl Millard of Jersey Shore; James Lee, a special family member; 12 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her parents; husband, Charles Millard, on Dec. 8, 1968; sister, Betty Miller, and brothers, Carl and E. Gerald Johnson.  Family and friends are invited to call Tuesday, May 14, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Blauvelt Funeral Home, 445 Waverly St., Waverly, N.Y.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 15, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. James Donahoo, pastor of the Sayre Christian Church, officiating.  Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens.  Memorials may be directed to Guthrie Hospice, RR 1, Box 154, Towanda, Pa or the Sayre Public Library, 122 S. Elmer Ave., Sayre, Pa.  –Towanda Daily Review

JULIE M. JOHNSON, 49, of Colonial Beach, VA, formerly of Athens, passed away surrounded by her family after her courageous battle with cancer on Feb. 25, 2020 at the Athens Health and Rehabilitation Center, Athens. She was born on April 10, 1970 in Sayre, the daughter of Donald “Tiger” and Donna (Wilson) Johnson. Julie was a 1988 graduate of Athens High School. While in school, she enjoyed playing the clarinet in band and performed in many concerts in high school and with the PA Lions All State Band, including traveling to Taiwan and New Orleans. She received her associates degree from Keystone Jr. College and two bachelors degrees from Mansfield University in journalism and elementary education. Julie was employed as a teacher at King George County Schools in Virginia working with pre-k special needs students. She was currently working on her masters degree at Lynchburg College in special needs education. Julie was recently chosen as the PTA Outstanding Teacher of the Year for 2020. She loved all children, but especially her triplet nieces and nephew. Julie was an avid Harry Potter fan. She was a member of Sayre Christian Church. Julie is survived by her parents, Donald “Tiger” and Donna Johnson of Sayre; sister and brother-in-law, Lori and Mark Vidonic of Fort Mill, SC; brother, Robert Johnson of Alexandria, VA; her aunts, uncles, cousins, and she was the aunt to Benjamin, Abby, and Katherine Vidonic, whom she dearly loved. Friends and family may call from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 at the Lowery-Urban Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens. Funeral services will follow at the funeral home at 2 p.m. with the Rev. James Donahoo officiating. Burial will follow in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens. Memorial donations may be made in Julie’s memory to the Nancy Quattrini Fund, One Guthrie Square, Resource Department, Att.: Danielle Hickey, Sayre, PA which assists women fighting cancer with their immediate needs or to King George County Preschool, P.O. Box 1239, King George, VA with checks made out to: King George Elementary with Julie’s Memorial Fund in the memo section. -Towanda Daily Review 2/27/2020

JOHNSON –LUELLA L. MERITHEW, 73, 220 Willow St., Athens died at the Robert Packer Hospital on Sunday Nov. 16, 1986. Born Nov. 24, 1912 in Waterloo, N.Y., she was the daughter of William and Lola Trible Johnson. She was employed as a clerk at the W.T. Grant Store until her retirement. A long-time resident of the Valley. Mrs. Merithew was a member of the Sayre First Church of God and Athens Senior Citizens Club. Survivors include her husband, Elwin “Dusty” at home; son, Ronald of Victor, N.Y.; daughter, Shirley at home; one granddaughter; sister-in-law, Mrs. Louise Johnson of Athens; tow nephews, one niece and two cousins. Friends may call at the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 S. Main St., Athens Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral and committal services will be held there at 2 p.m. Thursday with her pastor the Rev. Dr. Edward Hook officiating. Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens. Memorials may be directed to the First Church of God Memorial Fund. –Towanda Daily Review

RANDY SCOTT JOHNSON, 21, of RR2 Athens, has left his loving family and gone home to the Lord, due to an unfortunate automobile accident on Saturday, July 16, 2005.  Born April 2, 1984 in Sayre, PA; the son of Randy Allyn Johnson and Katherine Elaine Myers.  Randy was a 2003 graduate of Athens Area High School.  After high school, he joined the National Guard and completed basic training at Fort Benning, Georgia in November 2003.  At the time of his death, randy was employed by Kelly Services at Sammina “SCI” in Owego, N.Y.  Randy enjoyed building, working with computers, playing computer games, riding motorcycles and four-wheelers, working on his car, fishing, target shooting, spending time with his friends, Chinese food, and hanging out with his dad.  Randy’s biggest dreams were of someday owning/building a high-performance Honda car, and building the best and fastest computer possible.  Randy was always in a hurry in everything he did.  He had a lot of big ideas and hopes, but life just seemed too slow for him.  He was always there to help anyone who was in need.  He used to keep his dad’s lawn mowed.  He talked to his dad about his car-building dreams and ideas, motorcycle and firearm owning desires, and told him about the latest and greatest computer hardware and software innovations.  His dad would in turn let Randy come shoot firearms every time be bought a new one and check out his computers and programs whenever he built or acquired new or different programs, and properly guided Randy in anything and everything mechanical.   In addition to his parents, Randy is survived by his sister Tiffany Nicole Johnson of Athens, his step-father, Francis Myers, Jr. of Athens; step-sisters, Ashley and Brittany Myers; his paternal family, Grandparents, Robert R. and Shirley K. Johnson of Athens, Uncle Robert and Aunt Lori Johnson; cousin, Veronica Johnson; his maternal family, Grandparents Leonard and Dawn Covey of Athens; step-grandparents, Francis, Sr. and Geraldine Myers; Great-Aunt Jean Ann Dimock; Aunts and Uncles, Paul and Debbie Covey, Brian and Nannette Covey, Gary and Darlene Covey, Dean and Deb Covey, Patricia Covey, several step-aunts and uncles and numerous cousins.  Randy was predeceased by his paternal great-grandmother Ruth Blakeman, maternal great-grandparents Leonard “Cy” and Bessie I. Covey, paternal Uncle Charles M. Johnson and Maternal great-grandmother Alice Bortle.  Randy will be sadly, deeply missed by his family, friends, and those who knew him.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., Athens at 2 p.m.  The Reverend Philip Maenza will officiate.  Burial will take place in Tioga Point Cemetery in Athens.  The family asks that donations be sent to the Nichols Ambulance and Fire Squad, 106 W. River Road, Nichols, N.Y. and at the request of his Maternal Grandfather, donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, Pa.  –Towanda Daily Review.

ROBERT JOHNSON SR., 72, of 224 Ann St., Athens passed away Friday April 21, 1989 at the Robert Packer Hospital following a brief illness. He was born Oct. 18, 1916 in Candor, NY, the son of Edward and Bessie Palmer Johnson. He worked at the Lehigh Valley Railroad for 30 years in maintenance. He was a staff sergeant in the U.S. Calvery in World War II and he worked for 12 years at the Ajax Foundry at Sayre until his recent illness. He was a member of the W. Sayre Christian Church. He married the former Olive Newman in 1957. He is survived by his wife, Olive at home; six sons, Robert Johnson Jr. of Athens, Ricky Johnson of Sayre, Bruce S. Newman of Sayre RD, Bernard M. Newman of Sayre, Brian E. Newman of Milan, Ronald A. Newman of Wysox; one daughter, Mrs. Norman (Ruth) Kline of S. Waverly; two sisters, Mrs. Vern (Ella) Frayer of Owego and Mrs. Bessie Hatfield of Candor; one brother, Orlando Johnson of Sayre; 17 grandchildren, Kevin and Michael Newman of Sayre, Bruce Newman III with the U.S. Air Force, Germany, Melissa Newman of Sayre, Patricia, Jenny and Ronald Newman of Milan, Brian Newman of Greens Landing. Ronald and Jessie Lea Newman of Wysox, Andrew and Kristina  and Jesse Kline of South Waverly, Aaron and Brandon Johnson of Athens, Jason and Brenda Johnson of Sayre. He was predeceased by five brothers: Roy, Edward, Zebelin, George and Ralph. He was moved to the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 S. Main St., Athens where friends may call Sunday from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the W. Sayre Christian Church. The Rev. James Donahoo, pastor will officiate. Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery. The Skiff-Bower Post #1536 will accord full military honors. –Towanda Daily Review

VIRGINIA JOHNSON of Athens, PA, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2016 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. She was born on May 22, 1932 in Sayre, PA, the daughter of the late Esmond and Delphine Vanderpool Johnson. Virginia was a self-employed housekeeper. She was a member of the Keystone Baptist Church, Sayre. Virginia loved cooking, especially on holidays for her family. She loved spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Virginia loved watching the Lawrence Welk and Polka shows. She enjoyed dancing, especially the Polka, and was a very talented Yodeler. She babysat for many years for many of the local Valley children. She is predeceased by her husband Clifford Johnson in March of 1999, son William Stranger in 1992, daughter Virginia Johnson in 1952, sisters Beatrice Gillespie, Louise Mosier, Hazel Elliot, Arlene Vanderpool, Gladys Merritt, and Bernetta Ellis, and brothers Esmond Johnson, Jr., Alfred Johnson, Sherman Johnson, Carl Johnson, and Cecil Johnson. Virginia is survived by her children JoAnne and John Vargason of Sayre, PA, Bonnie and James Welch of Athens, PA, and Judy and Guy DeWitt of Sayre, PA, grandchildren Richard and Cyndi Johnson, Eric Vargason, Jonathan and Sarah Vargason, Ethan and Roni Vargason, Amanda and Edwin Morse, Erin Kelly, Harley Welch, Jamie Welch, Chelsea DeWitt, Tyler DeWitt, and Ben Stranger, great-grandchildren Maddox, Kaiden, Jacinda, Zack, Ashlynn, Brielle, and 2 great-grandchildren she was looking forward to meeting, great-great-grandchildren Kayden and Zelaina, sister Berneita Wright of Sayre, PA, and several nieces and nephews. Friends and family may call on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 from 12pm-2pm at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA. Funeral Services will follow at the funeral home at 2pm. Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA. Memorial donations may be made in Virginia’s memory to: Bradford County Humane Society, US Route 220, Ulster, PA. –Funeral home obituary contributed by Carol Brotzman

CALVIN I. JOHNSTON, 81, of Litchfield Township, Pa., died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2006, at the Robert Packer Hospital.  Born Feb. 3, 1925, in Sayre, Pa., he was the son of the late James R. and Nettie Watson Johnston.  Calvin was an avid woodworker and a member of the Sayre VFW Skiff-Bower Post 1536 and the Waverly American Legion Post 492.  He was predeceased by his siblings James Johnston, Dorothy Havens, and Marion Johnston Vanderpool and grandchildren Garrick (Jr.) Johnston II and Jamie Root.  He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Phyllis, at home; children, Arthur J. and Marty Johnston of Athens, Pa., Garrick and Tammy Johnston of Sayre, Pa., Gwen and Joseph Davidson of Ulster, Pa., and Tim Johnston of Sayre; grandchildren Mark and Sandra Johnston of Philadelphia, Amy, Jeremy, and Jason Davidson of Ulster, Elizabeth Johnston of Moscow, Pa., Christina and Tony Nolan of Wyalusing, Pa., Melissa Anthony of Athens, and Stephanie Anthony of Buffalo, N.Y.; great-grandchildren, Aidan Johnston, Colbrin and Hale Nolan, Tristen Rae and Kelsey Anthony; brothers Richard "Dick" and Betty Johnston of Sayre and Henry Johnston of Sayre; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.  Friends and family may call from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home Inc., 225 S. Main St., Athens. A visitation will also be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home with funeral services following at 11 a.m. with the Rev. James Donahoo of the Sayre Christian Church officiating.  Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be made in his memory to a charity of one's choice.  –Towanda Daily Review

ELTON ARTHUR ‘ART’ JOHNSTON, 82, a longtime resident of Sayre, Pa., passed away on March 14, 2015 in Virginia Beach, Va. Art was born in Rochester, N.Y. on October 17, 1932, the son of the late Elton A. Johnston and Helen Buholtz Lussow. Art was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a longtime member of the Rotary Club and had received the Paul Harris Fellowship Award. Art loved watching basketball and was an avid Cleveland Browns fan. He was also a longtime fan of the LPGA. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. His jokes and sense of humor will be missed by all who knew him. Art is predeceased by his wife Barbara J. Johnston. He is survived by his three sons Andy (Pam) Johnston of Virginia Beach, Chris (Trish) Johnston of Lancaster, Pa., and Greg (Cara) Johnston of Virginia Beach; his siblings Sally Puckett of Austin, Tex., Carl Johnston of Jackson, Tenn. and Jon Johnston of Austin; grandchildren Jason, Aaron, Kaylin, Mike, Sam, Tyrel, Bryce, and Bailey; great-grandchildren: Lily, Evan, Camryn, Claire, Charlotte and Grace. Friends and family may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 18 at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 225 South Main St., Athens. An additional viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, March 19 with funeral services following at noon at the funeral home. Burial will be held in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens. –Sayre Morning Times 3/16/2015

FRED W. JOHNSTON III
Fred Wellington Johnston III, 67, Sayre, PA died suddenly Monday, January 29, 1996 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. He was born on January 30, 1928 in Sayre, the son of Fred Wellington and Fanny May Benjamin Johnston. Fred was a lifelong resident of Sayre and worked for the H.E. Bunce Co. of Barton, NY, retiring in 1973. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Charlotte; daughters and sons-in-law, Vicky and Dick Lord of Candor, NY, Margaret and John Smith of Shawnee, OK and Orpha "Pixie" Johnston of Sayre; sons and daughers-in-law, John and Bonnie Johnston of Spencer, NY, Fred Jr. and Maryann Johnston of Owego, NY, Michael and Doris Johnston of Owego, NY, Walter and Roxanne Bostwick of Troy, Stephen and Shirley Johnston of Athens, PA, Leo and Melissa Johnston of Owego, NY and Norman and Lori Johnston of Athens; three brothers; 26 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Funeral services were held February 1 (11 am) at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 Main St., Nichols, NY with interment to be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens. (TGR Thursday, February 1, 1996)

JOHNSTON - Fred Wellington Johnston III, 67, of 197, Cayuta St. Sayre, died suddenly early Monday morning, Jan. 29, 1996, at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre.  He was born t=on Jan. 30, 1928, in Sayre, the son of Fred willinton and Fanny May BENJAMIN Johnston.  Fred was a linfelong resident of Sayre and had worked for the H.E. Bunce Co. of Barton, NY, retiring in 1973.  He injoyed fishing and talking on the CB, where his friends knew him as "Hammer Head."  He also was a member of the J.E. Wheellocks Fire Co.  On June 24, 1963 in Sayre, Fred married Charlotte BOSTWICK  and together they made their home in Sayre.  In addition to his loving and devoted wife of 32 years, Charlotte, he is survived by: his daughters and sons-in-law: Vicky and Dick Lord of Candor, Margaret and John Smith of Shawnee OK, and Oprha "Pixie" Johnston of Sayre; his sons and daughters-in-law John and Bonnie Johnston of Spencer, NY, Fred Jr. and Maryann Johnston of Owego, NY, Michael and Doris Johnston of Owego, NY, Walter and Roxanne Bostwick of Troy, Stephen and Shirley Johnston of Owego, NY and Norman and Lori Johnston of Athens; his brothers and sisters-in-law: Alfred and Ida Johnston of Willawana, Leo and Jean Johnston of Waverly, and Lional "Robert" Johnston of Athens Township, brothers-in-law Theodore Miller and Charles Miller both of Athens: 26 grandchilred: 13 great-grandchildren: many neices, nephews, cousins and many friends.  He was predeceased by a daughter, Ophra Mitsie Johnston; two sisters: Helen Miller and Evelyn "Dolly" Miller and a granddaughter.  The funeral service for Fred will be held Thursday, Feb. 1, 1996 at 11 a.m. at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel 273 Main Street Nichols, NY.  Interment will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens.  The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening, Jan 31, 1996, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the chapel and on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the chapel.  RHW 30 Jan 1996 Towanda Daily Review.

GARRICK M. JOHNSTON, II, JR. 25, Wyalusing (formerly of Athens) died suddenly January 7, 2001 at Memorial Hospital in Towanda as result of an automobile accident.  Born June 9, 1975 in Troy, he was the son of Garrick Johnston and Debbie Harkness.  He enjoyed time spent fishing.  Prior to his death he had been employed by Taylor Packing Company in Wyalusing, PA.  Surviving are his parents Garrick Johnston, Sayre; Debbie Howard, Wyalusing; paternal grandparents, Calvin and Phyllis Johnston, Sayre; maternal grandparents, Donald and Shirley Harkness, Monroeton; sister, Elizabeth Johnston, Christina Johnston both of Wyalusing; uncles and aunts, Art and Marty Johnston, Tim Johnston, Gwen Davidson, Richard Donna Cisco, Barry and Louise Summey, Lynn Harkness, Greg and Mary Beth Murphy, Richard and Mary Cummings; he is also survived by many cousins.  Funeral services will be held Friday, January 12 at 11 a.m. in the McHenry funeral Home, 106 Church St., Wyalusing with Jon Willis, officiating.  Interment will follow in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens at the convenience of the family.  Friends and family are invited to call on Thursday, January 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Friday, January 12 from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service.  In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to the Athens Area High School, S.A.D.D. organization, c/o Jim Nichols, 401 W. Frederick St., Athens, PA in Garrick Johnston’s memory.  –Canton Independent Sentinel.

JONES - DILMORE  Mary L. Age 72, formerly of Elmira, NY, died on Thursday, October 27, 2005, in Mesa, AZ. She was born on October 24, 1933 in Sayre, PA to the late Earl and Elizabeth (Regan) Jones. Mary was predeceased by her husband, Byron Dilmore Sr.; son, Byron Dilmore Jr.; and sister, Ann DeMark. Survivors include her sons, Stephen (Sonomy) Dilmore of Fayetteville, NC and James (Kate) Dilmore of Englewood, FL; daughter, Margaret (Michael) Sullivan of Mesa, AZ; brother, Joseph (Sue) Wildrick of CA; sister, Roberta (Rodney) Malnoske of Odessa, NY; grandchildren, Maryann, Steve Jr., Brandon and Heather; along with several nieces and nephews. Before moving to Arizona, Mary volunteered much of her time here in Elmira to Catholic Family Services, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4H Club and Meals on Wheels. She also enjoyed clarinet, trombone and viola lessons. After moving to Arizona, she loved going to the park to knit and read, she also loved to visit with Newton, Buttercup, Belmont and Pinky. Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, November 4th, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Calling hours will continue there on Saturday, November 5th, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., followed by a Graveside Service at 10:30 a.m. in St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery with Deacon William Dougherty officiating.

JONES –MYRTLE JONES SEGAR, 86, of 68 McDuffee St., Sayre died Friday Sept. 29, 1989 at Stroudsburg, Pa. at the home of her daughter, Linda. She was born in Laddsburg, Pa. Aug. 3, 1903, the daughter of Edgar and Maggie Williams Jones. She has been a lifelong resident of the Valley area. She has been a lifelong resident of the Valley area. She taught school in the Athens Area School District for many years, retiring in 1975. She was active in the Sheshequin and Ulster Book Club and the various PTA and school service organizations. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Carl (Linda) Kindred of Stroudsburg, one granddaughter, Linette Kindred of Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N.J.; one brother, Ellis Jones of Sayre; three nephews and one niece. Many great-nieces and great-nephews also survive. Friends may call at the Jenkins Funeral Home, 111 S. Main St., Monday from 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Tuesday. The Rev. Howard Hockenbury, Athens United Methodist Church will officiate. Interment will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens. –Towanda Daily Review

CHARLES S. JORDAN, 89, formerly of Athens, Tuesday, Mary. 9, 1948.  Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Charlotte Dibble of Johnson City and a niece, Miss Elsie Jordan of Athens.  Funeral Friday from Barber Funeral Home Johnson City.  Tioga Point Cemetery at the convenience of the family.  –Elmira Star-Gazette 3/11/1948

JORDAN - Mabel W. Merrill of Athens, Pa., died on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, at Ashton Healthcare Facility.  She was born in Corning, N.Y., the daughter of the late William and Eva RUGGLES Jordan.  Mabel worked as a clerk at Bert’s Pharmacy in Sayre and Dandy Mini Mart in Athens until her retirement. She was a member of the Church of the Redeemer.  She is predeceased by her husband Stanley, granddaughter Michelle, brothers Richard, William, and Henry, and sisters Louise and Eva .  Mabel is survived by her daughter Joyce (Richard) Brennan of Athens, Pa.; grandchildren Raymond (Raymeta) Brennan of Kershaw, S.C., Stanley (Mary) Brennan of Athens, Pa., Stacey (Tim) Reed of Whitestone, Va.; 10 great-grandchildren, 11 great-great-grandchildren; sister Dorothy (Charles) Morter of Corning, N.Y.; brothers Robert (Betty) Jordan of Cula Vista, Calif., and Jim (JoAnne) Jordan of Rochester, N.Y.; sister-in-laws Lucille Jordan of  Corning, N.Y., and Phyllis Corey of S.C.; along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins.  At Mabel’s request there will be no calling hours and services will be private. Arrangements are under the care of the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 S. Main St., Athens, PA. 18810. Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to: The Church of The Redeemer, 201 S. Wilbur Ave., Sayre, PA 18840.  11 Dec. 2009, Sayre Morning Times.

 

KASSON Elizabeth E. Kasson Miller

87, died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, May 14, 2011 at home. She was formerly of 115 Bradford Street Sayre.   Elizabeth was born in Noxen, Pa. on Dec 30, 1923 to Hugh and Violetta Swingle Kasson. Granddaughter of Aaron and Rosella Beaver Swingle and Edward and Elizabeth Whitwell Kasson all of Noxen.  She married Otto R. Miller Sr. of Sayre, Pa. on Feb 11, 1942. She was predeceased by her husband Otto, brother William Edward (Billy) Kasson of Noxen, sisters Ruth Rosella Kasson Manning (Ted) and Jean Kasson Murphy (William) of Noxen, and Ginger Kasson.  She is survived by three children, Otto R. Miller, Jr, Thomas G. Miller(Connie);both of Sayre, and Virginia V. Smith (David H. Sr) of the Town of Chemung; also by many loving nieces, nephews and grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. Also surviving are sisters Geraldine Kasson Kline (William) of Noxen, PA; Eleanor Kasson Spencer Thigpen and Delores Kasson Spencer, both of Texas; Phyllis Wandell Holbert and Bonnie Wandell Markish; and brothers Marshall Kasson, Harold, Ronald, and Gerald Wandell.  “Betty” and “Ray” lived on Bradford Street in Sayre for 56 years before moving to their daughter Virginia’s in Chemung. Betty was a member of the Chemung United Methodist Church.   Her life was centered around family, always playing and laughing with her grandchildren while creating lasting memories. Many trips to her hometown of Noxen were always met with good times, loving siblings and their children. She enjoyed bird watching, doll collecting, puzzles and was an avid movie buff. Betty will be missed by all who knew her. Her husband Otto was a WW2 veteran and worked at Croft Lumber Company.  A time of gathering with family and friends will be from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2011, at the United Methodist Church, 118 Main Street, Athens, PA. The celebration of Betty's life will follow the visitation with the Rev. Martin W. Bovee honoring her memory at 11:00 A.M. Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pennsylvania.  Sayre Morning Times – May 18, 2011

 

KEEGAN –JANICE A. FARR, 69, of Sayre, PA, passed away at Wilkes-Bare General Hospital on Sunday, August 14, 2016 following a brief illness. She was born on August 30, 1946 in Sayre, PA the daughter of the late Walter and Charlotte (McDonald) Keegan. Janice worked at the Tom Weaver Insurance Company as a Secretary before retiring. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She especially loved her pets, her cat Smokie and her dog Kellie. Janice loved traveling with her husband, Tom and family to Myrtle Beach, SC, and Boston. She enjoyed taking day trips to Cayuga Lake and World's End. Janice and Tom enjoyed going to Roc and Doc's on Wednesday nights for Trivia night. She enjoyed playing computer games, and watching the old time TV and game shows. She loved spending time tending to her vegetable garden and just being outside, especially in the evenings, sitting on her back porch doing her crossword puzzles, watching TV, and just relaxing. Janice is survived by her beloved husband of 46 years Thomas at home, children Bryan Farr and James Gaydos of Chester, MA, siblings and their spouses Connie and Jerry Young of NC, John and Terri Keegan of LeRaysville, PA, Charlie and Deanna Keegan of OK, Rita and George Cori of Warren Center, PA, and Dick and Linda Keegan of NC, nieces Maureen, Staci, Cami, Keri, Mindy, Megan, Brandi, Hollie, and Amanda, nephew Charlie, and several great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. Friends and family may call on Thursday, August 18, 2016 from 6pm – 8pm at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremations Services, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, August 19, 2016 at 9:30am at the Church of the Epiphany, 304 South Elmer Avenue, Sayre, PA with the Rev. Michael Drevitch officiating. Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA. Memorial donations may be made in Janice's memory to the: Bradford County Humane Society, Route 220, Ulster, PA or Guthrie Clinic Breast Care Fund, One Guthrie Square, Sayre, PA. –Funeral home obit contributed by Carol Brotzman

 

KEELER - ALICE HARRIS
Alice Christine Keeler Harris, 76, Milan RR 1, PA died Saturday, June 22, 1996 at home. Born August 14, 1919 in Milan, she was the daughter of Edwin A. and Ethel McQueen Keeler. She graduated from East Smithfield High School and Temple University with a degree in music education. She also received a Library of Science degree from Mansfield State College. Her teaching career started in LeRaysville, PA; then she taught in Tioga Center, NY and later in East Smithfield. She taught kindergarten and music and was a librarian, retiring in 1985. Her teaching career was put on hold when she married Eugene K. Harris in 1945. She was a member of the East Smithfield and Towanda garden clubs. She was a member of the East Smitfield United Methodist Church, its UMW; Gideon Auxiliary, Order of the Eastern Star; and PSEA. She was also a literacy volunteer. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Eugene at home; a daughter and son-in-law, Sylvia and Malcolm Murphy of Ulster; a son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Laura Harris of Milan; eight grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Geraldine Keeler and brother-in-law and his wife, Harland and Angie Harris; three nieces. She was predeceased by her parents and a brother, Dr Hugh Keeler in 1969. Funeral services were held at the Lowery Funeral Home in Athens on June 26 (2 pm) with the Rev. Kermit Shawder officiating and burial to be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens. Memorial donations may be made to the East Smithfield United Methodist Church, c/o Jim Elvidge, East Smithfield, PA 18817. (TGR Thursday, June 27, 1996)

KEELER – DEATH
David Keeler died at the home of James Towner in Cotton Hollow about 8 o’clock last night from a complication of diseases after an illness which confined him to the house since last November.  He was about seventy three years old and was a veteran of the civil war.  He was never married.  Two sisters, Mrs. Snell and Mrs. Archer survive him.  The funeral will be held at the home of Mr. Towner at 11 o’clock Friday morning in charge of the F. A. R., and interment will be made in Tioga Point cemetery.

KEELER –MILDRED H. HOEY, 81, of 209 Hillcrest Drive, Sayre, died Thursday, Jan. 30, 1997, at the Robert Packer Hospital after a brief illness.  Born Sept. 26, 1915, in Athens, the daughter of Thomas and Pearl E. Smith Keeler.  She was affiliated with the North Waverly Chapel and was a member of the Athens Senior Citizens and the Lady Trainman’s Auxiliary.  She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Katherine (Kamie) Hoey of Sayre; her granddaughter, Ashley Hoey of Sayre; a sister, Doris Ryman of Sayre; and a brother, Melvin Keeler of Stryker, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her husband, Elwood (Al) Hoey in 1978; her mother, Pearl Terrill in 1990 and a brother, Harold Keeler in 1971.  Friends may call at the Lowery funeral Home, 225 S. Main St., Athens, Sunday from 1-4 p.m.  Funeral and committal services will be held at the funeral home on Monday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. William Wells and the Rev. Vincent Langan, pastor of St. John’s Catholic Church, South Waverly, officiating.  Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens.  Memorial donations may be made to the Bradford County Library, RR 3, Troy, Pa. 16947, or to St. John’s Catholic Church, in care of Pro Life, 85 Division St., South Waverly, Pa.  –Towanda Daily Review.

 

KEENE Ina Mae Keene Wood

78, of Sayre, died Monday, Dec. 16, 2013 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, following an extended illness.  She was born in Waverly, N.Y., on Sept. 7, 1935 to the late Robert D. and Florence Garlow Keene.  Ina was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved her friends and was always available to help anyone in need.  She is predeceased by her first husband, Thomas Dailey; grandson, Robert Michael Young Jr.; sister, Betty Jean Keene; brother-in-law, John Ward; sister-in-law, Marlene Keene; great-nephew, Jordan Brown; and special friend, Ralph Babcock. Ina is survived by: her children, Tammy and Rob Cullen of Owego, N.Y., Jeffrey and Vicky Dailey of Barton, N.Y., and Terri and Robert Young of Athens; grandchildren, Trisha and Dave Rosh, Tom and Sherri Howe, Jeffrey Jr. and Dianna Dailey, Nicole Dailey and Jason Whitmarsh, Misty Welles, and David Young; great-grandchildren, Kelsi Rosh, Hayden Howe, Cadence Gainous, Payton Whitmarsh, Jeffrey Dailey III, Alissa, and Logan; siblings and in-laws, Russell and Shirley Keene, Anna Keene Ward, Ronald and Janet Keene, Robert "Bobby" and Beverly Keene, and Richard Keene; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.  Friends and family may call on Friday, Dec. 20 from 6-8 p.m. at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 225 South Main St., Athens. A memorial service will follow at the funeral home at 8 p.m. with the Rev. Gary Smith officiating.  Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, North Main Street, Athens.  Memorial donations may be made in Ina's memory to the: G.V.E.M.S., 904 N. Lehigh Ave., Sayre, PA 18840. 

 

ROBERT D. KEENE, 85 of 9 Charles St., Waverly, N.Y. died unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 30, 1996 at his home.  Born May 27, 1911 in Towanda, he was the son of the late Harrison and Nellie Wilcox Keene.  He was the husband of the late Florence Garlow Keene.  Mr. Keene was a U.S. Navy veteran.  He served in World War II in the Pacific Theatre and the Korean conflict.  He retired from Berman’s Trucking in Elmira after many years of service.  Mr. Keene was co-founder of Waverly VFW Post No. 8104, where he was a life member and served as past commander.  He was a member of Waverly American Legion Post No. 492 and a life member of Cayuta Hose Fire Company No. 4 with 40 years of active service.  He was a local historian and past Teamster Union steward for the Elmira local.  Mr. Keene is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Marlene Keene of Waverly, Ronald and Janet Keene of Waverly and Russell and Shirley Keene of Athens RR 1; a son, Robert C. Keene, and his friend, Beverly Ervin of Milan; a daughter and son-in-law, Anna Marie and John Ward of Waverly; a daughter, Ina Mae Wood of Athens; two brothers, Francis “Frank” Keene and Eugene Thomas Keene, both of Florida; 20 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.  Mr. Keene was predeceased by a daughter, Betty Jean Keene and two brothers, Earl and Harry Keene.  The funeral was held at Luckner Funeral Home, 449 Park Ave., Waverly on Jan. 3 at 2 p.m.  He had a full military service funeral with the Rev. Burdette Mason, retired pastor of the Church of the Nazarene officiating.  Burial was in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens.  –Towanda Daily Review

 

KEENER –JANICE L. HURD, 68, of 134 Chestnut St., Sayre passed away Sunday June 26, 1988. She was born in Sayre Jan. 28, 1920 the daughter of Daniel and Alice Evans Keener. She was a life-long member of W. Sayre Christian Church and a member of the Loyal Sunday School Bereans. She was a graduate of Sayre High School and was a lifelong resident of the Valley. She is survived by her husband, Richard at home 1hree sons: Richard Hurd of Waldon, N.Y., Stephen hurd of Athens and Jeffrey Hurd, Seminole, Fla.; two daughters, Susan Hurd and Melanie Hurd, both at home; two sisters, Mrs. Jack (Betty) Shay of Athens and Ruth Hoagland of Scranton; one brother, Lawrence Keener of Syare; six grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 S. Main St., Athens today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home Tuesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. James Donahoo, pastor of the W. Sayre Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery. –Towanda Daily Review

Lawrence K. KEENER, 87, Troy
12/20/2001 Towanda Daily Review
Lawrence E. Keener, 87, of Troy RR 3, formerly of 130 Chestnut St., Sayre, died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2001. He was born Nov. 27, 1914, in Sayre, the son of Daniel and Alice Evans Keener. He was a member of the Sayre Christian Church. He retired from the Athens Ingersoll Rand as a machinist in 1974 after 39 years of service.  He was an avid golfer; enjoyed hunting; and was a proficient bowler, having won the Evening Times tournament once. In his later years he enjoyed his Citizens Band radio, conversing with many every day. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Gerald and Sandy Keener of Athens and Lawrence and Margaret Keener of Milan, and a daughter, Diane Klossner of Waterloo, N.Y. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Kathleen and her spouse, Kenneth Vanderpool, of Athens, Lawrence J. Keener Jr. of Sayre, Tami and her spouse, Bill Somers, of Coconut Creek, Fla., Timothy and his spouse, Stacey Keener, of Athens Township, Tracey Keener of Athens, Michelle and her spouse, Hank Simolo, of Seneca Falls, N.Y., Richard Klossner of Owego, N.Y., and Andrew Klossner of Endicott, N.Y.; nine great-grandchildren; a sister, Betty Shay of Sayre; a sister-in-law, Genevieve Brown of Waverly, N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Marjorie, in 1974 and his sisters, Janice Hurd and Ruth Keener. Family and friends may call Friday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 S. Main St., Athens. Funeral services will follow at the funeral home at 2 p.m. with the Rev. James Donahoo, pastor of the Sayre Christian Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens.

KEENEY Norman
94, of Sayre, Pa., died on Sunday, Aug. 8, 2010 at Towanda Skilled Nursing Unit following a brief illness. He was born on Feb. 22, 1916 in Colley, Pa., the son of the late Leroy and Ruth Bunnell Keeney.  Norman was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. He was a Veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Army. Norman was a carpenter with the Robert Packer Hospital for many years until his retirement in 1981, and he was an avid hunter. He is predeceased by his wife, Ellen; brother, Harry Keeney; and son-in-law Paul Jacoby. Norman is survived by his children, Lee and Peg Keeney of Ann Arbor, Mich., Carole Jacoby of Sayre, Pa., Roy and Barbara Keeney of Enola, Pa., and Norma Keeney of Towanda, Pa.; grandchildren, Kevin Keeney, Debby Boarman, Michelle Murrelle, Steve Keeney, Karen Shaffer, and Marcie Yakscoe; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Greene of Orlando, Fla.; brother, Walter Keeney of Allentown, Pa.; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Friends and family may call from 9-11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 11, at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, Pa. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Jirus Albers officiating. Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery in Athens, Pa.  Towanda Daily Review - August 9, 2010

ARTHUR Z. KEIR, 77, of 401 Church St., Athens, died at the Robert Packer Hospital on Sunday, Dec. 23, 1990, after an extended illness.  He was born in Leona, the son of David and Ada Bailey Keir.  He attended schools in the Leona area and graduated from Troy High School in 1929.  He was a past member of the IOOF of East Troy and the Athens Presbyterian Church.  He worked at the I-R in Athens, in the Tool Room, for 18 years, retiring in 1978.  He is survived by his wife, Mariella; four daughters; Mrs. Thomas (Sandra) Walsh of Towanda, Mrs. James (Kitty) Felt of Sayre, Miss Gayle Keir of Sayre and Mrs. Shirley Allen of Athens; granddaughters; Mrs. Robin Skerpon of South Waverly, and Mrs. Tammy Mastrantuono of Sayre; four grandsons; Rick and Randy Felt of Sayre and Patrick and Mark Walsh of Towanda; one great-grandson, Luke Skerpon of South Waverly, and several cousins.  Friends may call at the Lowery funeral Home, Athens, on Wednesday from 1-2 p.m.  The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Thomas Carver, interim pastor of the Athens Presbyterian Church, officiating.  Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery.  Memorials may be directed to the Building Fund of the Athens Presbyterian Church.  –Towanda Daily Review.

KEIR - BEATRICE A. DOWD
Beatrice A. Dowd, 84, of Athens, died Thursday, November 15, 1990 at Troy Community Hospital following a short illness. Born September 23, 1906 in Sheshequin Township, she was the daughter of George and Libby Morley Keir. She was a lifelong resident of the Athens area and was formerly a housemother at the Robert Packer Hospital School of Nursing from 1956-74. She is survived by daughters, Joyce and Kathleen, both at home; son, Donald Dowd, at home; two grandchildren; sisters, Mrs. Bessie Ward of Gillett, Mrs. Mary Harris of Sheshequin and Mrs. Esther Stuart of Teachey, NC; brothers, George Keir of Sheshequin, Delbert Keir of Souderston, PA, Walter Keir of Teachey and Ted Keir of Athens; several nieces, nephews, cousins and one aunt. Funeral and committal services were held November 18 at the Athens Methodist Church with the Rev. Howard Hockenbury officiating and burial to be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens. Memorials may be directed to the Wills and Memorial Fund at the Athens United Methodist Church. (TGR, Thursday, November 22, 1990)

 

KEIR Erma Keir Schultz

90, of Sayre, Pa. died peacefully on Aug. 11, 2011 at Robert Packer Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 11, 1921 in Sayre, Pa. the daughter of the late Campbell M. and Ella Mae Marshall Keir. Erma was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a hard working person, most of her life she worked as a waitress at various places in the valley, and volunteered at the Robert Packer Hospital for a number of years. Erma enjoyed reading, crocheting, knitting, doing crossword puzzles and she loved to shop. She was a member of the Skiff-Bower Post No. 1536. She is predeceased by her husband John W. Schultz, 1997, son John C. Schultz, 1977, infant daughter Mary Faith, brothers Leslie and Robert, and sisters Dorothy and Ethel.  Erma is survived by her children Judy (John) Page of Athens, Pa., Jenny Schultz (Lynn Backus) of Cortland, N.Y., James (Martha) Schultz of Athens, Pa., Joseph (Jane) Schultz of Md., Jeffrey (Laurie) Schultz of Port Alleghany, Pa., and Jay (Kelly) Schultz of Athens, Pa.; 14 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.  Family and friends may call from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2011 at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. 225 S. Main St., Athens, Pa. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 3:30 pm with the Rev. Linda Rogers officiating. Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be made in Erma's name to: Bradford County Library, Book Mobile for Large Print Books, R.R. #3, Box 320, Troy, PA 16947 or ALS Association, Northeast ALS

 

L. ROBERT KEIR, 76, of RR2, Box 100A, Athens, died Wednesday, Dec. 30, 1992, at his home.  Born in Rome Township Oct. 20, 1916, the son of Campbell and Ella Mae Marshall Keir.  He graduated from Rome High School in 1935 and attended Penn State University.  He operated the family dairy farm on Towner Hill until 1962, at which time he moved to east Athens and was employed at I.R.-Athens until his retirement in 1978.  Mrs. Keir was a member of the Litchfield United Methodist Church, the Diahoga Grange and various camping clubs.  He also was a member of Keir’s Orchestra.  He is survived by his wife of 56 years, the former Irma Smith at home; a son and daughter-in-law; Willarde (Billie) and Richard Horton of Nichols, N.Y.; seven grandchildren; Erick Keir, Renee Reed, Preston Reed, Roberta Keir, Penny Twigg, Jeanne French and Jim Heasley; 10 great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Jack (Erma) Schultz of Athens; several nieces and nephews and special friends.  He was predeceased by a brother, Leslie, and sisters, Ethel Willis and Dorothy Richards.  Friends may call at the Lowery funeral Home, 225 S. Main St., Athens, on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  Funeral services will be held there Saturday at 2 p.m. The Rev. James Donahoo of the Sayre Christian Church and the Rev. Kenneth Crain of the Windham Summit Church will officiate.  Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens.  Memorial donations may be made to the Spalding Memorial Library, 724 S. Main St., Athens, or to the Guthrie Hospice, RR4, Box 60A., Towanda, PA.  –Towanda Daily Review.

 

KELLER - Virginia Armstrong, 94, of Sayre, PA diedMonday, February23, 2009 at Sayre House, Inc. She was born December 3, 1914 in Sayre, PA the daughter of the late David K. and Mary HEFLIN Keller.  Virginia graduated from Sayre Area High School in 1932, married the late Donald Armstrong on February 17, 1962, and was employed as an Executive Secretary with Tioga Mills, Inc. until her retirement in 1976. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Sayre and served as secretary of the Administrative Board. She was a member of Eastern Star Chapter 9, Waverly Harmony court #74, and Mt. Sinai White Shrine of Elmira.  She is predeceased by her parents; husband Donald and sisters Hilda (Philip) Page and Helen Keller; and brothers David and Malcolm Keller.  Virginia is survived by nieces Catherine Horvath of West Chester, PA, Patricia (Thomas) Barker of West Chester, PA, and nephew Craig Page of Montgomery, TX.  Friends and family may call on February 25, 2009 from 10-10:30am at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA.  Funeral services will follow with Rev. Anne Bey Canfield from the Waverly United Methodist Church officiating.   Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be made in Virginia's memory to a charity of one's choice RHW Lowery Funeral Home, Athens obit.

 

KELLEY Jane M. Spencer

82, of 111 N. Higgins Ave. Sayre, died Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre with her family by her side. Jane was born May 4, 1930 in Towanda, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Mary Bullock Kelley.  She was employed by Herman Rynveld Sons in Athens until the business closed and later provided care for the elderly for a number of years. Jane loved crocheting and gardening and her favorite hobby was growing roses.  Surviving are her daughters, Virginia (Cecil) Kelley-Coons of Barton, N.Y. and Linda (Charles) Grace of Columbia Cross Roads; a brother, Morgan (Audrey) Slatington; sister, Alice (George) Walmsley of Gillett; five grandchildren; two step grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Lawrence Kelley Jr. of Dushore, sister-in-law, Helen Kelley of Dushore, and by a sister, Loretta Gallow of Lockwood. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 13, at the Alteri-Bowen Funeral Home, 314 Desmond St., Sayre.  Interment will follow in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens.   There are no calling hours.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be directed to the American Cancer Society , Bradford Unit, 1948 East Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701-3945 in Jane M. Spencer's memory.   Towanda Daily Review – September 11, 2012   

 

KELLEY - Mrs. Mary Kellogg, 70, wife of Fount Kellogg of East Smithfield died at 8:50 a.m. Wednesday in the Robert Packer Hospital after a short illness. She was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday. A native of Bradford county, Mrs. Kellogg spent her entire life in the East Smithfield area. She was a member of the East Smithfield Methodist church, the W.S.C.C., V.F.W. Auxillary of East Smithfield and the East Smithfield Grange No. 214. For a number of years she had been East Smithfield correspondent for The Daily Review and The Evening times. Surviving are her husband and three daughteres, Mrs. Helen Corneby of Athens, Mrs. Letha McCarthy and Mrs. Gladys Harris of Elmira Heights; seven sons, Basil, Clifford, Merle and Merrill of East Smithfield, Lynn of LeRoy, Eustace of Elmira and Kenneth, U.S. Marine Corps stationed in Florida; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. The body was removed to the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 South Main Street, Athens, where friends may call from 7 p.m. Thursday until noon on Saturday. At that time she will be moved to the East Smithfield Methodist Church where services will be held at 2 p.m. The Rev. Harrison A. DeWalt and Rev. Owen Barrett will officiate. Interment will be in Tioga Point cemetery Athens. There is no date on this, but I know that Mrs. Kellogg was born Jan. 13, 1884, and died April 13, 1955. She was the daughter of Jarvis Kelley and Mary Williams Submitted by-Pat Raymond - Pat717@aol.com from her grandmother's scrapbook, Clara OLIPHANT Smith. .

 

KELLER Virginia - Member of First United Methodist Church - Virginia Armstrong, 94, of Sayre, Pa. diedMonday, Feb. 23, 2009 at Sayre House, Inc. She was born Dec. 3, 1914 in Sayre, Pa. the daughter of the late David K. and Mary Heflin Keller.  Virginia graduated from Sayre Area High School in 1932, married the late Donald Armstrong on February 17, 1962, and was employed as an executive secretary with Tioga Mills, Inc. until her retirement in 1976. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Sayre and served as secretary of the Administrative Board. She was a member of Eastern Star Chapter 9, Waverly Harmony Court 74, and Mt. Sinai White Shrine of Elmira.  She is predeceased by her parents; husband Donald and sisters Hilda (Philip) Page and Helen Keller; and brothers David and Malcolm Keller.  Virginia is survived by nieces Catherine Horvath of West Chester, Pa, Patricia (Thomas) Barker of West Chester, Pa., and nephew Craig Page of Montgomery, Texas.  Friends and family may call on Feb. 25, 2009 from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, Pa.  Funeral services will follow with Rev. Anne Bey Canfield from the Waverly United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in Virginia’s memory to a charity of one’s choice.  RHW.  Sayre Morning Times 24 Feb 2009.

 

BERNARD A. KELLOGG, 83, of Athens RR 1 died suddenly at Robert Packer Hospital Saturday, July 27, 1996.  He was born March 15, 1913, in Smithfield Township, the son of Luther and Florence Hoose Kellogg.  A retired dairy farmer and former employee of Athens Township.  Mr. Kellogg had lived with is nephew David Burkett for the past several years.  Private services will be held at the convenience of the family, with the Rev. Donald Andersen, pastor of the Athens First United Methodist Church, officiating.  Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery.  Arrangements are being made by the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Athens.  –Towanda Daily Review.

 

KELLOGG –ELIZABETH D. ‘LIZ’ SCHRADER, 64, of Sayre, PA, passed away following her brave fight against cancer with her family by her side on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at her home. She was born on June 25, 1952 in Sayre, PA, the daughter of the late Leon and Emanuella Kellogg. Liz was employed with Langan-Leo Pharmacy for years and when they sold to CVS Pharmacy, she remained for 45 years with them as a Pharmacy Technician. Due to health reasons, she was forced to take a leave of absence in January of this year. She loved her job and interacting with the public. She formed many lasting relationships and friendships, including one of her favorite customers, Derek, whom lovingly named her "CVS Grandma". She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Liz was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Sayre. One of her favorite things to do was decorate during the holidays, it didn't matter how insignificant the holiday, she could be seen sprucing up her home. While decorating, Liz could be seen swaying to the music of her favorite artist, Neil Diamond. She was also known for her collection of candles and anything to do with witches. She enjoyed spending time at the beach. Liz was a fanatic about exercising, participating in every Dave Smith Run that was held and even recently during her illness she continued being health conscience. She continued until recently riding her exercise bike 10 miles a day. Liz is survived by her husband of 43 years Harold D. Schrader at home, her children, Scott Schrader and Valerie Bennici of Towanda, PA, Melissa and Matthew Sklarkowski of Waverly, NY, and Melanie Schrader and Garrett Douglas of Sayre, PA, grandchildren Brett Schrader, Lizzie Bennett, Scott Schrader, Jr., Dorien Padgett, Adrianna Bennici, Rylee Grace Schrader, Zander Sklarkowski, Aidric Sklarkowski, and Jayden Schrader, sister and brother-in-law Elfrieda and Joseph Parmenter, and nephews Michael (Christy) Parmenter, Jim (Toni) Parmenter, and Christopher Parmenter. Liz is also survived by her close friends Lisa Tobbe and Beth Williams, and all those who knew and loved her. Friends and family may call on Friday, April 14, 2017 from 5pm-8pm at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at 10am at St. John Lutheran Church, 207 South Hopkins Street, Sayre, PA with the Rev. Melinda Artman officiating. The family requests that if able you bring a broom with you and also to honor Liz's memory that you wear pink. Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Elizabeth to: St. John Lutheran Church, 207 South Hopkins Street, Sayre, PA. –Funeral home obit contributed by Carol Brotzman

 

KELLOGG Myrtle K BURKETT
Mrs. Myrtle K. Burkett, 56, of Athens RD 1 died last evening, Dec. 3, 1971 at the Robert Packer Hospital following a short illness.  Born in Athens Township, June 21, 1915, she had resided in this area her entire life. Surviving are her husband, Melvin J. Burkett; a son, David D. Burkett, at home; her mother Mrs. Florence A. Kellogg of Athens RD 1; three brothers, Leon, Curtis J. and Bernard, all of Athens RD1 and several sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.  Friends may call at the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 S. Main St, Athens, Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Funeral services will be held at the funeral home Tuesday at 2:30 p.m.  Capt. William Crawford, officer in charge of the Salvation Army in Sayre will officiate.Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens. The family requests that flowers be omitted.

 

KELLY Phyllis E. Campbell

60, of Sayre, Pa. died on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011, at Robert Packer Hospital following a brief illness. She was born on Nov. 13, 1950 in Sayre, Pa., the daughter of the late Donald F. Kelly and Laura L. Carr Hiam. Phyllis was a member of the Epiphany Church, and a Volunteer with the American Red Cross. She enjoyed cooking and catering many events, crocheting and knitting.  She is predeceased by her daughter Robyn R. Kelly and sister Barbara A. Giese.  Phyllis is survived by children David and Melanie Wiles of Clayton, N.C., Carrie A. and Philip Thayer of Wake Forest, N.C., and Matthew and Heidi Wiles of Milan, Pa., grandchildren Amanda Wiles, Keaton Wiles, Meghan Wiles, and Caeden Thayer, brother Leo P. Kelly of Windham, Pa., special friend Tom Freeborn, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.  Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. are assisting the family.   Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery at the convenience of the family.  Memorial donations may be made in Phyllis's memory to a Charity of One's Choice.   Towanda Daily Review – August 30, 2011

 

KENNEDY –MARY LOU OSBORN, 68 of 608 S. Elmer Ave., Sayre, Pa., died on Tuesday, July 18, 1995, while at her home.  Her death followed an extended illness.  She was the daughter of the late Francis Kennedy and Laura (Connell) Kennedy.  Mrs. Osborn was a communicant at the Church of the Epiphany in Sayre and was past president of the Epiphany Altar and Rosary Society.  She was executive secretary for the Mental Health/Mental Retardation (MH/MR) program of Bradford, Sullivan and Tioga counties for 23 years.  She retired in February 1992.  Mrs. Osborn was a past Sayre Borough secretary for four years.  She also served on the Democratic Committee of Women for several years and was active in local politics.  She is survived by her husband of 44 years.  Bruce Osborn; her children, Laura Osborn Gorman of Mechanicsburg, Pa., Mary Kay Kelley of Sayre, Anne Osborn of Sayre, Teresa Osborn Traver of Athens, Bill Osborn of Sayre, and Staff Sgt., James Osborn of Biloxi, Miss.; two sisters, Molly Frock of Sayre and Nancy Miller of Media, Pa.; one brother, frank Kennedy of Williamsville, N.Y.; and lifelong friend Ann Burton of Sayre.  Thirteen grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.  Friends are invited to call at the Allgeier-Blauvelt Funeral Home, 126 N. Elmer Ave., Sayre, on Thursday with recitation of the Rosary immediately following.  The funeral service will be held Friday, July 21, 1995, with a prayer service at the Allgeier-Blauvelt Funeral Home, Sayre, at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at the Church of the Epiphany, Sayre.  Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens.  Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 413 S. Main St., Athens, or the Dave Smith Memorial Fund.  –Towanda Daily Review.

WILLIAM WILSON KENNEDY II, 68, of RD 2, Troy died July 2, 1989 at Troy Community Hospital after an extended illness.  Born on April 28, 1921 in Springfield Township, he was the son of Louis Roy and Winifred Soper Kennedy.  Mr. Kennedy was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Troy where he was the Sunday School superintendent for a number of years.  He served as a sergeant and armorer in the US Army Air Force for three and a half years in WW II in the 493rd fighter bomber squadron.  A life member of the VFW he was also a member and past Master of the Trojan Masonic Lodge 306, F&AM, Troy Chapter 261, the Scottish Rite Bodies of Towanda and Williamsport.  Mr. Kennedy received his BS and MS degrees from Syracuse University and did course work at Elmira College, Penn State University, Mansfield University and Ithaca College.  A native of Troy and a member of the Troy High School class of 1939, Mr. Kennedy was a dairy farmer on the family farm and worked for GTE Sylvania for ten years.  He also held a supervisory certificate and was a speech pathologist and audiologist for the Guthrie Clinic for two years and for 23 years worked with the Intermediate Unit 17, BLAST in the Troy Area School District.  He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Janice Madigan Kennedy; twin brother, Llewellyn Soper Kennedy; daughter and son-in-law, Rachael A. and Richard E. Barnes of Bristol, TN; son, William Wilson Kennedy III, RD 2, Troy; granddaughter, Sarah Elizabeth Barnes; friend and nurse, Susan K. Gee; 18 nieces and nephews; numerous cousins.  Memorial services were held July 7 at the First United Methodist Church in Troy with the Rev. K. Rahamat Khan, the rev. Garry Zuber and Dominick Lombardi officiating.  The Trojan Masonic Lodge held a memorial service on July 6 at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy which was in charge of the arrangements.  Memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church of Troy or the Robert Packer Hospital dialysis unit in Mr. Kennedy’s name.  –Troy Gazette-Register.  (Buried Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA.)

ROBERT T. ‘BOB’ KENRICK, 77, of 205 Stevenson Street, Sayre, Pa. died Tuesday April 20, 2004 at his home following an extended illness.  Born March 29, 1927 in Sayre, Pa. he was the son of the late Thomas Kenrick and Alice Kirwin Kenrick.  Bob, as he was known by his family and many friends attended the Epiphany School and Sayre High school.  He later served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.  Following completion of his military service, Bob returned home to Sayre where he was employed by the Lehigh Valley Railroad for 10 years.  On July 18, 1953 he married the former Beverly Grace in Waverly, N.Y.  He was later employed by General Electric’s Aerospace Division in Buffalo, N.Y., Lindenhurst, L.I., N.Y., and Johnson City, N.Y. for 30  years until his retirement in 1987.  Bob enjoyed all sports.  In earlier years he coached Little League in the area and was an avid bowler and golfer.  Bob enjoyed camping with family and friends and had traveled extensively in all 50 states.  He enjoyed spending the winter months with his wife Beverly in Okeechobee, Florida and the summer moths at Watkins Glenn, N.Y. on his boat.  He was a member of the Church of the Epiphany in Sayre, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge No. 1148, Sayre, Loyal Order of the Moose, Waverly, American Legion Post No. 283, Sayre, Skiff-Bower VFW Post No. 1536, Sayre, the Sayre Life Timers and the U.S. Navy Armed Guard Veterans of World War II.  Surviving are: his wife of over 50 years, Beverly at home; five daughters, Linda May of N. Towanda, Pa., Kathy Lynch and her husband Christopher Lynch of Queen Creek, Arizona, Pat Soper and her husband Rex Soper of Athens, Pa., Ann Latham and her husband Bill Latham of Phoenix, Arizona, Teresa Felt and her husband Darren Felt of Latrobe, Pa.; 10 grandchildren, Nicole Kinney and her husband Michael Kinney of Ulster, Pa., Andrea Murrelle of Sayre, Pa., Kyle Lynch of Queen Creek, Arizona, Samantha Winters and her husband Seth Winters of Rome, Pa.  Ryan Lynch of Queen Creek, Arizona, Amber Felt of Latrobe, Pa., Billy Latham and Allyson Latham both of Phoenix, Arizona, John Soper of Athens, Pa., Joey Latham of Phoenix, Arizona; tow great-grandchildren, Travis and Aaron  Kinney both of Ulster, Pa.; his brother and sister-in-law; Tom Kenrick and Fran Kenrick of Fairport, N.Y.; his sister and brother-in-law; Mary Bishop and George Bishop of Pennfield, N.Y., a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Mary Jane Geiger and Steve Geiger of Endwell, N.Y., a brother-in-law, Don Grace of Silver Spring, Maryland.  Several nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Wilford A. “Bud” May on July 21, 2003.  The family will receive friends on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Alteri-Bowen Funeral Home, 314 Desmond St., Sayre, Pa.  Sayre Elks Lodge No. 1148 will hold a memorial service at the funeral home at 7 p.m. Thursday evening.  A Vigil Prayer Service will be held at 7:45 p.m. at the funeral home Thursday evening.  A prayer service will be held Friday April 23, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. at the Alteri-Bowen Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. at the Church of the Epiphany in Sayre.  Interment will follow in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa. with Skiff-Bower VFW Post No. 1546, Sayre according full military honors.  The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to Guthrie Hospice, RR 1 Box 154, Towanda, Pa. in Robert T. Kenrick’s memory.  –Towanda Daily review.

 

KENT Bernetta “Bernie” E. Abrams

83, of Sayre, Pa., died Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at Robert Packer Hospital.  She was born on February 21, 1928, in Elmira, N.Y., the daughter of (the late) Harold and Anna Brundidge Kent. Bernie was an avid Bingo player. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Bernie enjoyed traveling and camping, especially going to Myrtle Beach and going to garage sales.  She is predeceased by her husband, John; daughter, Blanche Gregory; sisters, Pat and Nellie; brothers, Robert and Herbert; granddaughter, Tara Lynn Tappan; and grandson, Isaiah. Bernie is survived by her children, Sharon and Jim Kimball of South Waverly, Pa., Alan and Marilyn Abrams of Bentley Creek, Pa., Pat and Doug Tappan of Athens, Pa., John (Russ) and Suzy Abrams of Norfolk, Va., Kathy and Keith Chapman of South Waverly, Pa., and Michael Abrams of Athens, Pa.; 19 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; her beloved brother, William Kent of Batavia, N.Y.  Aprivate service will be held at the convenience of the family. The family is being assisted by the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Athens, Pa. Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa.  Memorials donations may be directed in Bernie’s memory to the: The Leukemia Society, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202.   Sayre Morning Times – January 26, 2012 

 

KEPNER - John E. Kepner, 82, formerly of Sayre and of 603 William St., Towanda, died Sunday, May 4, 2008 at Towanda Memorial Skilled Nursing Unit. Born Oct. 1, 1925 in Sayre, he was the son of the late Charles and Elisabeth Crawford Kepner. He was a graduate of Sayre High School and served with the U.S. Marines in the South Pacific during WWll from 1943 to 1946. He was employed by L.H.V.R.R. and then with Conrail until his retirement. He was a member of Church Of The Redeemer, Jr. Warden of Vestry, Sayre VFW Post # 1536, Sayre Elks Lodge #1148. John is survived by: his wife of 64 years, Janice: his son, Jack (Louise) Kepner of Webster, N.Y.; granddaughter, Renee (Rob) Wahl of Webster, N.Y.; grandson, J. Kepner of Addison, Texas; three great-grandsons:, Matt, Zack and Alex Wahl of Webster, N.Y.; his sister, Shirley (Dick) Rhodes of Sayre. He was pre-deceased by his brothers and sisters: Charles Jr., Paul, Jean Kiederling, Betty Burchim, Dora Mattison and Donald. A time for gathering with family and friends will be held Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at the Church Of The Redeemer, Sayre, at 11 a.m. with a celebration of John’s life. Burial will be held in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens. In lieu of flowers a expressions of sympathy may be made to the Church Of The Redeemer. - Sayre Morning Times, 5 May 2008

JOHN A. KIDD, 76, of 128 Plummer St., Sayre died at home on June 10, 2004 following a brief illness.  John was born June 15, 1927 in Fayetteville, N.Y., the son of Otto P. and Sarah McGrane Kidd.  He was a member of the Sayre Christian Church.  He married the former Shirley A. Grimley on Sept. 4, 1949.  He was a member of Rural Amity Lodge #70 F.&A.M., a member of the B.P.O.E. Lodge #1148, Sayre.  John served with the U.S. Navy during WWII.  He was a life member and past Commander of the Skiff Bower Post V.F.W. 1536 and American Legion; and a member of the Lehigh Valley Railroad Veterans Association.  He enjoyed ship reunions of the USS Thomas J. Gary with his buddy Frank E. Perrella.  He was a member of the Howard Elmer Hose Co. N. 4 and served as a Sayre Councilman.  He retired from the Ingersoll Rand in 1989.  In earlier years he enjoyed vacationing with his special friends.  He enjoyed winters in Florida and summers at Cayuga Lake with his wife, children, grandchildren, sister, nieces and nephews.  He was always the first to show up for a yard sale or flea market.  He was predeceased by his mother Sarah McGrane Kidd in 1933 and his father Otto Peter Kidd in 1968.  A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle,  he is survived by his wife of 55 years Shirley at home, a daughter Sally Foote of Sayre, a daughter and son-in-law Diana and Paul Gilbert of Athens, grandchildren Samantha and Jesse Foote of Sayre and Brad Gilbert of Athens, a sister and brother-in-law Mary and William Muha of Virginia and special nieces and nephews Steven and Michael Drew and Katherine DiGirolamo and a sister-in-law Betty Grimley of Athens.  Friends may call at the Lowery Funeral Home, Athens, on Sunday, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.  The P.P.O.E. Lodge will hold their memorial service at 7 p.m.  Funeral services will be held at the Sayre Christian Church on Tuesday, June 15, at 11 a.m.  The Rev. James Donahoo, Pastor, will officiate.  Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens.  Military Honors will be accorded by the Valley Color Guard. –Towanda Daily Review.

KILLERI James V. Killeri, 89, of Ulster at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., Athens with Rev Michael TARIGOPULA, Church of the Epiphany officiating. Pallbearers were Edward SANDY, Jim MARSHALL, A. J. BARLOW, Mike RICCI, James KILLERI, and Jeff Coyle. Burial was in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA

 

KILMER Kenneth E

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course I have kept the faith; Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness."  Kenneth E. Kilmer of Athens Township, Pa., died on Feb. 4, 2011, at Sayre House where he had resided for the last four years. Ken was born Aug. 19, 1927, in Binghamton, N.Y., a son of the late Homer and Helen (O'Dell) Kilmer. He attended North High School and then enlisted in the Merchant Marines as an Apprentice Seaman. During World War II, he served in the Marine Corps, fighting in the South Pacific on the island of Guam. Ken was employed by Electrolux for 25 years in sales and management and earned numerous awards and family trips for his outstanding sales ability. He also worked part-time for the Yellow Pages City Directory before finally enjoying a well-deserved retirement. With his love of music, Ken served as church choir director and was known for his gospel solos and duets with his wife. He loved sports, especially the Yankees, and spent many afternoons bowling on a senior league. He also loved politics and worked diligently in the successful campaigns of his daughter Nancy for treasurer and commissioner. Ken will be fondly remembered as a wonderful father and grandfather who loved his extended family and was always interested in their lives and being helpful in any way possible. He survived many illnesses and accidents but his strong faith in God never wavered and his Christian witness was a beacon for all who knew him. He will be deeply missed by all.  Ken is survived by his loving wife Alice (Franklin) of 62 years; his son, Mark (Carol) Kilmer of Sayre; his daughters, Nancy (Edward) Schrader and Yvonne Kilmer, both of Sayre; his sister, Florence Fuller of Windsor, N.Y.; his brothers, Paul Kilmer of Hermitage, Tenn., and Richard Kilmer of Bartlesville, Okla.; brother-in-law Gerald Franklin of Sayre; and sister-in-law Ruth (Ken) Bowman of Johnson City, N.Y. In addition, Ken is survived by 10 grandchildren: Patricia Cole of Rochester, N.Y., Tammy (John) Ciavardini of Sayre, Julie (Tom) VanFleet of Ulster, Becky (Rob) Waltman of Sayre, Darren Parks of Ulster, Sherry (Matt) Middlebrook of Sayre, Valerie Suskind of Spencer, N.Y., Jeff (Natalie) Kilmer of Worcester, Mass., Camey (Scott) Szabo of Owego, N.Y., Mandy (Craig) Girven of Muncy, Pa.; 19 great-grandchildren; and one great-great granddaughter; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Ken was predeceased by brothers Harold, Ronald, Larry, and Clifford Kilmer and his sister Pauline Gorton.  Family and friends are invited to call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Alteri-Bowen Funeral Home, 314 Desmond Street, Sayre, Pa., and again on from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 9, at the Calvary Baptist Church, 701 W. Pine Street, Athens, Pa. His service will be held Wednesday at the church at the conclusion of calling hours at 1 p.m. with Rev. William Wells and Rev. Marlin Fuller officiating. Interment will follow in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa. with Skiff-Bower VFW Post No. 1536, Sayre, according full military honors. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Calvary Baptist Church Music Fund, 701 W. Pine Street, Athens, PA 18810.  Only one life, twill soon be past; Only what's done for Christ will last;  And when at last I hear the call, I know I'll say "twas worth it all."    Towanda Daily Review – February 6, 2011

 

KILMER - MERRILL, Mary A.
Age 88 of Elmira, NY. She was born December 11, 1921 in Sayre, PA, daughter of the late Charles and Hattie (Fritz) Kilmer and died
Saturday, June 19, 2010 at Elcor Health Services. She was predeceased by her husband Francis (Toot) Merrill in 1975 and son Marc Merrill in 1976. She is survived by her children Jackie (Kelly) Becker of Montrose, CO, Judy Merrill of Elmira, James Merrill of Binghamton and Francie Merrill of Wilmington, NC; grandchildren Leslie and Terry Randall, Rick (Allison) McElligott, Beth (Debbie Durgin) McElligott, Trish Hawken and Michelle (Joe Myer) Robertson; great-grandchildren Austin and Hunter McElligott, Madison and Trey Hawken, Aidan Schriefer, Rylan Breese and Alexis Myer; brother and sister-in-law Charles and Regina Kilmer of CA; sister Winifred Terry of Lockport, NY along with several nieces and nephews. Mary retired from Curly's Chicken House where she was a waitress for 18 years. It was Mary's request that her services be private. Interment will take place in Tioga Point Cemetery. Walter J. Kent Funeral Home is assisting the family. – Elmira Star Gazette, June 22, 2010

 

KINCH Gerald "Jerry" Kinch

78, of Sayre, Pa., died Friday, Feb. 10, 2012 at home following a brief illness.  He was born April 7, 1933 in Canton, Pa., a son of the late Erastus and Avena Kilborn Kinch.  Jerry enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and bowling. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict where he received the Purple Heart. Jerry taught in the Waverly school system.  He is predeceased by his son Charles Kinch, brother, Bill Kinch, and sister, Mary Nowaczyk.  Gerald is survived by his wife 56 years, Diane; children Steven and Michelle Kinch of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; grandchildren Erica, Kayla, and Steven; great-grandchildren Ares, and several nieces and nephews.  At his request there will be no calling hours or services. The family is being assisted by Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, Pa.  Burial will in Tioga Point Cemetery at the convenience of the family.  Memorial donations may be made in Jerry's memory to a charity of one's choice.  Towanda Daily Review – February 11, 2012  

 

KINDRED Bernice U. Millard Druffner

84, of Athens, Pa., died on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at home with her loved ones by her side following an extended illness.  She was born on April 13, 1928 in White Haven, Pa., a daughter of the late Thomas and Veronica Ziminski Kindred.  Bernice worked at Robert Packer Hospital as a switchboard operator, retiring in 1978. She loved to crochet, sew, cook, and loved attending the family reunions. One of her favorite past times was to go to the casino. She loved her little "Hannah" yorkie. She loved her family very much and she will be missed.  She is predeceased by her first husband Donald Millard; brothers Robert, Melvin, Marvin, and Ronald Kindred; and sisters Sharlene Bogutski and Marie VanKevich.  Bernice is survived by her husband of 42 years, Lewis, at home; children Donald (Joanne) Millard of Athens, Pa., Diane (John) Park of St. Mary's, Ga.; step-children James Druffner (Bill Stroud) of Park City, Utah, Susan (James) Summers of Athens, Pa., Kathryn (Jeff) Small of Rochester, N.Y., and Thomas (Christine) Druffner of Rochester, N.Y.; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sister Alice Patton of Dallas, Pa.; brother Thomas (Rose) Kindred of Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.  Friends and family may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 225 S. Main St., Athens, Pa. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral Home with the Rev. Vincent Langan and the Anne Bey Canfield co-officiating.  Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa.  Towanda Daily Review – March 17, 2013

 

JAMES MELVIN KING, Athens Township Fire Chief and former chairman of the Athens Township Board of Supervisors, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, July 29, 2005. Jim and his family resided in East Athens. Born Dec. 15, 1960 to Frances P. Corey King Simko and Ralph King in Montrose, Pa., Jim was married to Cathy Merritt on June 30, 1984. He is a 1978 graduate of Athens Area schools. He was actively involved in the community and was the chairman of the board of Athens Township Supervisors at the time of his illness. He served on many committees and worked endlessly to better the community. He began the zoning and subdivision in Athens Township. Jim joined the Athens Township Fire Company at the age of 18 and served as chief for 12 years. He was instrumental in establishing the fire safety trailer that is used throughout the county for fire prevention. He worked hand in hand with fellow firefighters to institute the fire companies to work together with box alarms throughout the Valley. He worked endlessly to recruit firefighters and see that they were properly trained. He was a lifetime member of the Greater Valley EMS and was active on the SCUBA team. After the death of four teens, Jim became an activist to promote the "mock accidents" to show teens the results of drinking and driving. He loved and trained two bloodhounds (Questor and Orion) to work in the Endless Mountain Search and Rescue Unit. He served as a forest fire warden until the time of his death. Jim also spent his entire life in service to people. He respected everyone he met and was well-respected by all. His compassion touched many lives and he will be missed not just by his family, but by all who knew him. He was a loyal and avid Dallas Cowboys fan and recently received a Dallas Cowboys hat that was personally sent from the owner, Jerry Jones. He was employed for 15 years at Williams Auto Group in Towanda and Williams Toyota in Athens Township. He was also a dispatcher for the Bradford County Communication Center and was a sales representative for LaFrance and Tyler Fire Equipment in Elmira, N.Y., as well as a sales manager for Cotton's Concrete. Surviving are his wife, Cathy King of 21 years; two sons, James (Crystal) Houser and Devin (Amie) King of East Athens; two grandson, Tenzing James and Dustin James; mother, Frances P. King Simko of East Athens; two sisters, Linda Rogers of East Athens and Mary (Arden) Hall of Clifton Springs, N.Y.; three brothers, Dick (Barbara) King of Montrose, Pa., Joe (Linda) King of East Athens, and LeRoy (Susan) Simko of Missouri; and several nieces and nephews, and close friends. He was predeceased by his stepfather Andrew Simko; grandparents, Charlotte and Clarence Brown; father Ralph King; and his faithful companion Questor. Friends and family may call the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home Inc., 225 S. Main St., Athens, Pa., from 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 1, 2005. Athens Township Volunteer Fire Company Services will be held honoring their chief and brother at the funeral home at 8 p.m. on Monday evening under the supervision of the Rev. Jack Felt. Funeral services will be held at the Athens United Methodist Church, 118 S. Main St., Athens, Pa., at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2005, with his sister Linda officiating. Jim will be laid to rest with his bloodhound Questor in the Tioga Point Cemetery in Athens, Pa. Memorial donations may be made to the Athens Township Volunteer Fire Company, 184 Herrick Ave., Athens, PA in his name to go toward the purchase of safety and training items. –Sayre Evening Times 8/1/2005

LUCA BRIAN KING, 19 months, of Bennettsville, SC, died unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, June 3, 2015. Luca was the beloved son of Devin King and Chelsea Shumacher King. He was born in Washington, D.C. on October 8, 2013, 3 months prematurely. Luca spent the first 3 months of his life in the NICU. As Luca grew, he went through much but the "Little Man" was determined and in January of 2014, he left the hospital with his parents. He was the delight of his family. Luca was a happy child, with a determination and mind of his own who when he smiled hearts were won. He loved playing with his brothers and being with his family. All of his family and the ones he interacted with will truly miss this child who brought so much joy to our lives. Luca was welcomed home to heaven by his paternal grandfather James M. King. Luca leaves behind for now his parents Devin King, serving in the Navy in Washington, D.C. and Chelsea Shumacher King of Bennettsville, SC, brothers Dustin James King of Sayre, PA and Holden James King of Bennettsville, SC, paternal grandmother Cathy Bolesta of South Waverly, PA, maternal grandmother Shirley Shumacher of Bennettsville, SC, paternal great-grandmother Frances P. King Simko of Athens, PA, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Friends and family may call on Saturday, June 6, 2015 from 6pm-8pm at the Burroughs and Cooper Funeral Home, 688 Beauty Spot Rd E, Bennettsville, SC. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, June 7, 2015 at 2pm at the Main Street United Methodist Church, 207 North Main Street, McColl, SC with the Rev. Anne Everett and his aunt the Rev. Linda Rogers co-officiating. A graveside service will be held at Tioga Point Cemetery, 803 North Main Street, Athens, PA and the date will be announced in a future edition of this newspaper. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Luca's memory to Wells Fargo Bank, Holden King Education Fund, 145 Broad St, Bennettsville, SC to help with his brother, Holden's future education or the March of Dimes, NICU Research Department, 1275 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY. –Towanda Daily Review 6/5/2015

 

KINNER - GENEVIEVE E. ROGERS
 Genevieve E. Rogers, 83, of Sayre RR 1, PA, died Friday, November 20, 1992. She was born February 5, 1909 in Sayre, the daughter of Frank G. and Clarabelle Loomis Kinner. Mrs. Rogers is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Marjorie Rogers of Big Pond, Jack and Barbara Rogers of Litchfield and Edward Rogers of Cocoa, FL; daughter and son-in-law, Rosemary and Walter Ackley of Sayre; former daughter-in-law, Mary Young of Merritt Island, FL; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins; a sister-in-law, Darla Rogers of Cortland, NY. She was predeceased by her husband, Stanley J. Rogers, in 1985. Funeral services were held at the Lowery Funeral Home in Athens on November 23 with the Rev. Wesley Rehberg officiating and burial to be in Tioga Point Cemetery. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in Mrs. Roger's memory. (TGR, Thursday, November 26, 1992)

 

KINNER Randy D. Kinner

49, of Athens, Pa., died on September 19, 2012 at home.  He was born on March 5, 1963 in Sayre, Pa., the son of Ronald and Genevieve “Ginger” Blackley Kinner.  Randy owned and operated Randy’s Greenhouse alongside his wife, Tammy. He loved spending time with his family, especially his nieces and nephews. Randy enjoyed hunting, sports, and loved reading country and western books. He enjoyed spending time outdoors during the spring and fall riding four-wheelers.  He was preceded in death by his father Ronald Kinner.  Randy is survived by his wife Tammy of 26 years at home; mother Genevieve “Ginger” Kinner of Athens, Pa.; siblings Rhonda Kinner of Athens, Pa., Robin (Michael) Pane of Athens, Pa., Ronica (Stanley) Sobiech of Yelm, Wa.; father and mother-in-law Karl and Naomie Wiles of Sayre, Pa.; brothers-in-law Karl Wiles, Jr., of Waverly, N.Y., and Stephen Wiles of Sayre, Pa.; sisters-in-law Rose Wiles of Sayre, Pa., and Jackie Wiles of Sayre, Pa.; as well as nieces and nephews, Dannielle Kinner, Jonathan and Rachel Sobiech, Brandon, Kyle, Nicholas Pane, Jeremy Corbin and Natasha, Nathan, Luke, Keagan, Stephen, Alexis, and Dakota Wiles.  Friends and family may call on Friday, September 21, 2012 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, Pa. Funeral services will follow at the funeral home at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Linda Rogers officiating.  Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa.  Memorial donations may be made in Randy’s memory to the: American Heart Association, 1704 Warren Ave., Williamsport, PA 17701.  Sayre Morning Times – September 20, 2012

 

KINNER  Ronald G.

Of Athens, PA. 65, of RR#1, Athens died July 30, 2000 at home with his family at his bed side after a short battle with Colon and Liver  Cancer. Friends and Family may call Tuesday, August 1, 2000 from 7:00 -  9:00pm at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc. 225 S. Main St. Athens, PA.  The Sayre Elks P.B.O.E. #1148 will perform their memorial service at 7:00 pm. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 2, 2000 at 11:00 am with the  Rev. David Larson, pastor of the Athens Wesleyan Church Officiating. Burial will  be in the Tioga Point Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to the Guthrie Hospice, RR#1 Box 154, Towanda, PA 18848 or the Dave Smith Run Inc,  C/O Joan Smith, 145 Chestnut St., Sayre, PA. 18840.

RALPH L. KINNEY, 90, of 202 Bensley St., Sayre, died on Thursday, May 11, 2006 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Ralph was born on August 24, 1915 in Towanda. Ralph was the son of the late Lee and Cora Mae Rindbold Kinney.  Ralph was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints of Towanda. He retired from Kasco Mills as a relief operator.  Ralph was an avid fisherman. He was well known for tying his own flies. He loved his model train collection.  Above all he loved spending time with his family. His family was his life.  Ralph is survived by his children: Elsie (Louis) McIntire of Groton, N.Y., Alzina Paul of Waverly, Sandra (Anthony) Viselli of Sayre, Lois Chapman of California, Patricia Cain of Sayre, and Ralph (Verna) Kinney, Jr., of Sayre; sisters, Martha Adams of South Waverly and Lola McConnell of South Waverly; several nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.  Ralph was predeceased by his wife Gertrude on February 24, 1999; sisters Julia Havens, Esther Park, and Ruby Wolcott; and brothers, Harold Hall and John Hall.  Graveside services will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2006 at 11 a.m. at the Tioga Point Cemetery in Athens.  Those wishing to make memorial donations in Ralph’s name may do so to the Sayre Historical Society, 103 S. Lehigh Ave., Sayre, Pa.  Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Blauvelt Funeral Home, 126 N. Elmer Ave., Sayre.   –Towanda Daily Review

KITCHEN Kenneth "Ken" R. Kitchen
76, of Sayre, Pa., died on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010 at home following an extended illness. He was born on June 7, 1934 in Sayre, Pa., the son of the late Kenneth K. and Viola Babcock Kitchen. Kenneth was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a member of the Sayre Presbyterian Church, where he had served as a Deacon and an Elder. He was a graduate of Athens High School Class of 1953. Ken was employed with I.B.M. Owego in their Federal Systems Division, and he worked on the Apollo Space Missions. His final I.B.M. acquisition project was the MC-130H Combat Talon in March of 1988, retiring in 1990 with 34 years of faithful service. Ken belonged to the I.B.M. Quarter Century Club and was a Social Director for the I.B.M. Owego Plant. He was a member of the B.P.O.E. Sayre Lodge No. 1148.  Ken was a member of the Maddy Corral, where he had served as foreman. He served on the Board of Directors of the Troy Fair Grounds from 1994-1998. Ken helped form the Troy Area Horseman's Association, and was past President and Director of the Association. He judged extreme Horsemanship competitions from 2006-2008. Ken was the owner of the 1999 Highpoint Palomino Horse in the Nation. He was a member of the Triple R Productions and starred in the western movie, "The Stray Man."  He is predeceased by his nephew Brent Kitchen. Kenneth is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Donna, at home; children, Kary and Patti Kitchen of Henderson, Nev., Craig and Colleen Kitchen of Edmond, Okla., and Kenda Henthorn and Ronald Vecchioni of Chantilly, Va. Papa Kitchen was also adored by his grandchildren, Vaughn, Dean, Connie, Danielle, Kenny, Jake, and Kyle; he is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Dale and Mary Lou Kitchen of Sayre, Pa.; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Friends and family may call from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 25, at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, Pa. Funeral Services will follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Jim Donahoo officiating. Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa. Memorial contributions may be made in Kenneth's memory to: Sayre Library, 122 South Elmer Ave., Sayre, PA 18840; or Bradford Co. Humane Society, P.O. Box 179, Ulster, PA 18850; or American Cancer Society American Cancer Society American Cancer Society American Cancer Society , 1948 East Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701. - Towanda Daily Review, September 20, 2010

KITHCART –ANNA E. FARR, 96, of 413 N. Wilbur Ave., Sayre died Friday, Nov. 17, 1989. Born Feb. 10, 1893 in Merryall, Pa., she was the daughter of John and Jenny Kithcart. She attended Wyalusing schools and moved to the Valley in 1915. She was a member of the Sayre First Presbyterian Church and the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. Mrs. Winfred (Geraldine) Burbage of Horseheads; two sons: Roy and Milford Farr of Sayre; two sisters: Grace Goodwin of Mehoopany, Pa. and Gladys Heeman of Laceyville, Pa.; a brother, Daniel Kithcart of Laceyville, Pa.; 7 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 S. Main St., Athens on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Monday at 2 p.m. with Rev. William Parsons, interim pastor of the Sayre First Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens. Memorials may be directed to the Sayre First Presbyterian Church. –Towanda Daily Review

KITHCHART –CHARLOTTE V. (KITHCART) SINSABAUGH, 90, of Waverly, NY passed away Monday, June 5, 2017 at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on Sept. 3, 1926 in Camptown, PA, the daughter of the late Cornelius and Lelia Kissell Kithcart. Charlotte was a 1944 graduate of the Camptown High School. While in school, she participated in basketball and softball. She was a stay at home mom and homemaker, but also worked at Rockwells' Greenhouse in Ulster, PA and several dress factories as a Seamstress. Charlotte was a member of the Sayre Christian Church, serving as a Steward. She also served on the local Outreach Committee and the Library Committee. She was predeceased by her brothers, Howard E., Carl, Donald, and Corwin and sisters, Elizabeth, Eleanor, and Genevieve. Charlotte is survived by her beloved husband of 70 years, Jay at home, son, Howard Sinsabaugh of Waverly, NY, daughter, Cheryl (Foley) and Glenn Hunsinger of Sayre, PA, grandchildren, Brenda (Foley) and Peter Schultz of Long Island, NY and John and Victoria Foley of Barton, NY, great-grandchildren, Austin and Hudson Schultz of Long island, NY, Abby and Gabby Foley of Barton, NY, Reagen Foley and MacKenzie Robinson of Barton, NY. She is also survived by her sisters, Cora Sutton of Windham, PA, Blanche McGuire of Waverly, NY, brother Raymond Kithcart of Rochester, NY, and several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on June 17, 2017 at 11am at the Sayre Christian Church, 427 South Keystone Avenue, Sayre, PA with the Rev. Kevin Arensman and Rev. James Donahoo co-officiating. Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA. –Funeral home obit contributed by Carol Brotzman

KLECKNER - ANNABEL, Evelyn W. (Kleckner)
Age 89, of Ocala, FL, formerly of Waverly and Horseheads, NY, died January 3, 2008 at St. Lukes Hospital, Jacksonville, FL. She was the daughter of the late Margaret and Harold Kleckner, Sayre, PA. She was predeceased by her husband, Milton Annabel. She is survived by her daughters, Bonnie (Stan) Martin of Pine Valley, NY, and Sherry Wilson, Ocala, FL; grandson, Kevin (Shelli) Martin, Brooklyn, NY; granddaughter, Rene Wilson; and great-grandson, Hopper Ballada, St. Augustine Beach, FL; and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements entrusted to the Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, Jacksonville, FL. Services and interment will be held at Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA, at the convenience of the family.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 1/9/2008.

 

JOHN B. KLINE, 70, of Apalachin, N.Y., passed away on Monday, July 24, 2017. John was born in Sayre, Pa. He was proceeded by his father, John Kline and mother, Jean Eckenstein. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sandra Kline; six children and their spouses, Bobbie and David Madsen, John Kline and Sarah Kesler-Kline, Blynda and Patrick Killian, Rebecca and Bryan Richardson, Brianda and Frank Younie, Joshua Kline and Megan Gerstenberg-Kline; 12 grandchildren, Ashley Killian, Jordyn Kesler-Kline, Jacen Killian, Emmerlene Richardson, Frank Younie, Caleb Richardson, Isaac Madsen, Jessica Kesler-Kline, Colleen Richardson, Anya Younie, Benjamin Richardson, Gryphon Kline; sister, Paula Harrington; several nieces, nephews and cousins. John was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and retired from installing computer automated warehouse equipment. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Owego Ward. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 28, 2017 at 11 a.m. at the Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home, 15 Park St., Owego, N.Y. Burial will follow in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa. The family will receive friends Thursday Evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. –Sayre Morning Times 7/26/2017

 

KNAUSS Norman Charles Knauss Jr.

66, a resident of the Chattanooga area for four years, died Friday, May 6, 2011.   He was a Navy Veteran and retired from AT&T.  Survivors include his wife, Eileen H. Knauss; daughter Nicole (Branden) Knauss Schwartz of Hixson; son, Norman Eric Knauss of Maryland; several nieces and nephews.  Calling hours will be held at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, on Thursday, May 12, 2001 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Graveside Services will follow at 1:30 p.m. at the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa.  In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to: USO, P O Box 96322, Washington, DC 20090-6322; Paralyzed Veterans of America, 801 18th Street N.W., Washington, DC 20006-3517; Chattanooga Girls Choir, 1831 Hickory Valley Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.   Sayre Morning Times – May 12, 2011

 

KNEBLES –MARGARET MARY ‘PEG’ (KNEBLES) CHARVAT, 83, of Sayre, Pa., passed away quietly at home on Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, following an extended illness, surrounded by the love and support of her devoted daughter and family. Angels took her to her eternal home to share with her devoted husband Tom. Born Dec. 6, 1933, in Andalusia, Pa., Peg was the second child of Margaret Mary Knebles. She graduated from Frankfurt High School. She was a secretary in downtown Philadelphia before meeting her future husband Thomas Charvat of Cleveland, Ohio. They wed on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14, 1953, in Philadelphia, Pa. Tom was in the U.S. Navy and the couple initially made their home in Bath, Maine.

Peg and Tom raised a family of three children in Cleveland, Ohio, moving to Philadelphia, Pa., and eventually the family moved into the former Potteiger home in Selinsgrove, Pa. While in Selinsgrove, Peg was employed as a secretary at Susquehanna University. Twenty years ago, while in retirement, Peg and Tom moved to Sayre, Pa., to reside close to their daughter and, eventually, grandchildren. Peg will be remembered for her warm inviting spirit, always helping others, her love of travel and cruising, especially to Bermuda, and unbounded energy to volunteer. She always made time for her grandchildren, relishing in attending all their events, supporting their spirits, and participating in all the special moments of their lives. She was a lifelong Catholic, cherishing a faith that sustained her throughout her life. A belief in God and valued faith she shared and passed onto her children and grandchildren. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Mary Anne and Brad Northrup of Athens, Pa.; two sons and daughters-in-laws, Tom and Louise Charvat of Selinsgrove, Pa., and Michael and Lucille Charvat of Binghamton, N.Y.; and five grandchildren, Mary Ann Cartwright, Thomas Northrup, Cheyanne Northrup, Brianna Northrup and Patrick Charvat. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas Charvat, in 1994. During her time in Sayre, Peg was blessed with many enduring and heartfelt friendships. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 9, 2017 at the Catholic Community of the Epiphany, 304 South Elmer Ave., Sayre, Pa., with the Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic presiding. A private interment will follow in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa. The family would like to express sincere thanks to her caring physician, Dr. Debra Ryan, and the staff and nurses of the Guthrie and Athens Rehabilitation Home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be directed to the charity of one's choice in Margaret Charvat's memory. –Sayre Morning Times 11/4/2017

 

KNOWLES –MAUDE O. MORLEY, 81, formerly of Athens died Friday Jan. 15, 1988 at the Bradford County Manor after an extended illness. She was born June 15, 1906 in Towanda, the daughter of William and Ophelia Miller Knowles. She was a lifelong resident of the Valley. She was a member of the Athens First Baptist Church and a deaconist  in the church for many years. She is survived by six sons: Herbert Jr. of Athens, Victor of South Waverly, Robert of Ogden, Utah, Dean of Sayre, J. Lyle of Athens, James of Waverly; four daughters: Mrs. Earle (Esther) Geiger, Sayre, Mrs. Norman (Grace) Bracken of Athens, Mrs. Gene (Jean Fischer of Houston, Tex., and Janet Readenour of Athens; a foster son, Victor Jr. of Orlando, Fla.; 34 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Jenkins Funeral Home, 111 S. Main St., Athens on Sunday 2-5 p.m. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Fred McCloskey, pastor of Waverly First Baptist officiating. Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens. –Towanda Daily Review

 

KOBBE - Lonnie D. Kobbe, 61, of Sayre, died on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2008 at the Robert Packer Hospital. He was born on Nov. 6, 1946 in Sayre, the son of LaRue (Tom) J. and Gertrude Robinson Kobbe. Lonnie graduated from Wyalusing High School in 1966. He worked as a Yardman for Arey Lumber. He was Commander of SAL Squadron #283 of Sayre American Legion, 2nd Vice Commander District 15 SAL Pennsylvania, Member of the Valley Color Guard and was very active in Veteran Affairs. He is predeceased by: his father, LaRue (Tom) J. Kobbe Sr.; a brother, LaRue Kobbe Jr.; and two nephews, Kevin Sutton and Gary Kobbe. Lonnie is survived by: his wife, Maxine, Sayre; daughter, Lesley and Tom Edmonds, Inverness, Fla.; grandchildren, Nicholas, Brooke and Douglas, Inverness, Fla.; his mother, Gert Kobbe; brothers, LaMont (Pat) Kobbe and Lester (Punk) Kobbe and Wanda Spencer of New Albany, Pa.; sister, Wanda Sutton, Camptown, Pa.; sister-in-law, Cathy Kobbe of Taughannock, N.Y.; step-daughters, Joann Watkins, Watsontown, Pa., and Nancy Adams, State College, Pa.; step-grandchildren, Jack, Kate, Maddie, and Lexi; and a Cocker Spaniel companion, Opie. Friends and family may call on Friday, May 30, 2008 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens. Funeral Services will follow at the funeral home at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Sharon Lowery officiating. Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Brent Kitchen Fund, Oncology Dept., Robert Packer Hospital, Guthrie Square, Sayre, PA 18840. - Sayre Morning Times, 27 May 2008

KOWALEK Alfred Raymond Kowalek, 86, of Athens, PA died
Tuesday morning, May 4, 2010 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA.  Born on May 19, 1923 in Nanticoke, PA, he was the son of German immigrants, the late Fredrick and Marie SCHADLEY Kowalek.  Graduating from Nanticoke High School in 1941, he was an Eagle Scout and attended the University of Pennsylvania.  Alfred married June CLARK of Nanticoke on November 25, 1944 and served in the U.S. Army with the China-Burma-India Campaign.  He was employed by Ingersoll-Rand Company and later by the Athens Area School District.  He was a former Scout Master of Troop 37 in Athens and held memberships in the Smithsonian Institution, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 1536, and the PA Association of School Retirees.  In his retirement years, Alfred enjoyed traveling the United States, reading, carpentry, U.S. and Native American history, wildlife and exploring the rivers in his canoe.  In addition to his parents, Alfred was predeceased by his wife, June on September 7, 1981, his sister, Frieda Sterzenbach, and four brothers,William Kowalek, Frederick Kowalek, Paul Kowalek, and Eric Kowalek and son, Lloyd M. Streeter in 1998.  Alfred married Betty C. Streeter on September 15, 1990 in Roanoke, Virginia.  Alfred is survived by his loving wife, Betty Kowalek of Athens, sons and daughters, Dale Kowalek and (special friend Nancy Meyers) of Chalfont, PA, Jan Kowalek of Sayre, PA, Donna and (John) Harbst of Athens, PA, Steven and (Kathy) Streeter of Athens, PA, David Streeter and( friend-Bea Hyatt) of Sayre, PA, Brian Streeter of Athens, PA, John (Coral) Streeter of Sayre, PA, Jacqueline (John) Keiers of Sayre, PA, and Katherine Streeter of Sayre, PA.  He also is survived by 17 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and many special friends.  A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, 622 S. Main St., Athens, PA on Saturday, May 8, 2010.  Visitation will be held at 2 p.m. with the service beginning at 3 p.m. with the Pastor Nelson Kopatz officiating. Arrangements are under the care of the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., Athens, PA. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA. In lieu of flowers, it is suggested memorials be directed to: Spaulding Memorial Library, S. Main St., Athens, PA 18810; Stray Haven Humane Society, 194 Shepard Rd., Waverly, NY 14892; or Guthrie Hospice, R.R.1, Box 154, Towanda, PA 18848 in his memory.  May 06, 2010, Sayre Morning Times.

ANDREW W. KRAFT II, 38, of Sayre, PA passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, January 18, 2020. He was born November 18, 1981 in Sayre, PA, the son of Andy and Maggie Kraft. Andrew was a 2000 graduate of Sayre High School. Following graduation, Andrew relocated to North Carolina, where he was the proprietor of Carabba’s Restaurant for many years, before returning back to the Valley. Andrew’s children, Cohen and Arabelle, were his life and he loved every moment he was able to spend with them. Andrew enjoyed tea parties with his daughter, and coaching his son’s baseball team. Andrew loved spending time with his family and friends, and he especially enjoyed entertaining them and making them laugh. Andrew loved fishing, sports and was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. He is predeceased by his brother, Matthew Kraft; paternal grandparents, John Kraft and Joyce Dolan; maternal grandparents, Glen Winslow and Leona Lunn; paternal uncles, John Kraft and James Dolan; maternal uncles, Gary Winslow and Glenn Winslow, Jr.; paternal aunt, Toni Smith; and cousin, Jessica Carnrike. Andrew is survived by his son, Cohen Matthew Kraft; daughter, Arabelle Drew Kraft; father, Andy Kraft; mother, Maggie Kraft; sister, Angela Kraft; mother of his children, Theresa Coleman; aunts and uncles, Robin and Roy VanAtta, Tammy and Tom Murray, Tina and Joe Sandroni, Earl Lunn, Teri Walters, Traci and Alan Walters, Michael and Barb Kraft, Steve and Karen Kraft, David and Marci Dolan, Christina McCarty, Sherrol Rowe, and Michelle Morgan; godparents, Paul and Kathy Chacona; and several cousins. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, January 24, 2020 at 10 a.m. at the Church of the Epiphany, 304 South Elmer Avenue, Sayre, Pa. with the Rev. Andrew Hvozdovic officiating. Burial will follow in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA. Memorial donations may be made to the: Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, Pa. to help offset the funeral expenses. -Sayre Morning Times 1/20/2020

KRAMER –VIRGINIA (KRAMER) YANUZZI, 86, of Sayre, PA passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Elderwood at Waverly following a period of declining health. She was born on May 4, 1931 in Scranton, PA, the daughter of the late Walter and Elizabeth (Wood) Kramer. Virginia was a 1948 graduate of Clark Summit High School and received her Masters in Elementary Education from Mansfield University. She was an Elementary Teacher in the Sayre School District for 36 years, prior to retiring. Throughout her teaching career, her students admired and loved her. Virginia's focus was always her family, and she loved spending time with them. Virginia and her husband, Angelo, enjoyed traveling to visit with their daughters and their families whenever possible. She enjoyed spending time gardening, quilting, reading, and traveling with her husband and dear friends. Virginia was a previous member of St. John's Catholic Parish and currently a member of Church of Epiphany. She loved to spend time gardening.
She is predeceased by an infant brother and her brother; Walter Kramer. Virginia is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years; Angelo Yanuzzi at home, daughters and sons-in-law; Nancy and Peter Cleff of Macungie, PA and Mary Jo and Steven Alonso of Carmel, IN, grandson; Daniel Cleff, granddaughters and their spouses; Kristyn and Nicholas Mason, Kathryn and Phillip Tufts, granddaughter; Sarah Alonso, great-grandchildren; Steven, Daniel, and one that she was so looking forward to meeting; Charles Phillip. She is also survived by her brother Lawrence Kramer of Williamsburg, VA, many nieces and nephews and their families, sisters-in-law; Josephine Yanuzzi and Vera Yanuzzi, and brother-in-law and sister-in-law; Ralph and Judy Yanuzzi. Friends and family may call on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 from 9am-10am at the Church of the Epiphany, 304 South Elmer Avenue, Sayre, PA. A Memorial Christian Mass will be held at the Church at 10am. Burial will follow in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA. Memorial donations may be made in Virginia's memory to the: Sayre Public Library, 122 South Elmer Avenue, Sayre, PA. –Funeral home obit

SAMUEL E. KRAUSE SR., 79, of Athens, PA passed away on Monday, February 9, 2015 with his family by his side; following an extended illness. He was born on December 9, 1935 in Binghamton, NY the son of the late Frank and Ethel Strange Krause. Sam loved woodworking; he made cups, bowls and furniture. He could fix anything. Sam was an avid animal lover and was especially fond of his Yorkshire Terrier "Molly". He retired from Elmira Stamping and served in the US Army as part of the Airborne Division. Sam's pride and joy was his John Deere Tractor. He is predeceased by his parents and his wife, Mary Kathryn Harbst and his sister Eleanor Krause. He is survived by his children: Robin and Les Stranger of Athens, PA, Kathy and Bob Sluyter of Towanda, PA, Samuel E. Krause, Jr. of Sayre, PA, Sandy and Jeff Quinn of Waverly, NY, David Krause and Angie Zimmer of Athens, PA and Eleanor Krause of Athens, PA; grandchildren Kelly Ann Jerome and Mark Wolfanger, Kim and Scott Delozier, Karen and Andy Shipman, Jennifer Stranger, Jason Sluyter and Shelley Fortin, Jeremy and Tara Sluyter, Justin Sluyter, Doug and Crystal Quinn, Jamie Quinn, Stacy and the late Collin Kenyon, Christy and Dr. Michael Williams, Michelle, Danielle and Jasmine Krause and David R. Krause; great grandchildren Nathaniel and Isabella Delozier, Lynden Shipman, Rylee, Reese, and Kaylen Sluyter, Nathan and Braden Quinn, Jordyn and Tristin Quinn, Grayson Williams, Quinn Kenyon, and Finley Krause; and a special friend Ronnie and Lois Seymour. Friends and family may call on Friday, February 13, 2015 from 12-1:00pm at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA. Funeral Services will follow at the funeral home at 1:00pm with Rev. Linda Rogers officiating. Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA. –Towanda Daily Review 2/11/2015

FRANK J. KREAMER, 75, of Felton, Pa., formerly of Desmond Street, Athens, died Sunday, Oct. 3, 2004 at Manor Care, Dallastown, Pa.  He was born Oct. 24, 1928 in Sayre, the son of the late Frank J. and Blanche (Wood) Kreamer.  He was the husband of Emma Jane (Blaney) Kreamer.  He retired from IBM in 1984 after 27 years of service as an electrical engineer.  He ran the tape ministry, with his wife, as a sound engineer-technician for Word of Life Fellowship, Schroon Lake, N.Y., from 1984 to 1995.  Mr. Kreamer was a member and Elder of the North Waverly Chapel in Waverly, N.Y.  He was a member and Deacon of Faith Bible Church, Chestertown, N.Y.  He was an avid archer, hunter and camper.  During World War II, he served in Japan and as the escort to general Herbert Walker.  He is survived by one son, Mark David Kreamer of Harleysville, Pa.; two daughters, Valerie Slonaker of Felton, Pa. and Andrea K. Kreamer of Harleysville; one granddaughter, Janet Smith; and brother, Clifton Kreamer of Florida.  Mr. Kreamer was predeceased by a sister, Linda Paris.  Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda.  A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. William Wells and the Rev. James Williams officiating.  Private interment will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, at the convenience of the family.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Gideon’s, Nashville, Tenn., Word of Life Fellowship, Shroon Lake, NY or CEF of Eastern Pa., Harrisburg, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review.

 

JAMES E. (PAT) KREIDLER, 82, of 204 Chemung St., Sayre died March 19, 1988 at home. He was born in Ashley, Pa. on June 27, 1905, a son of Oscar and Jennie Hersh Kreidler. He moved to the Valley in 1935 and was employed in the storehouse of the Lehigh Valley Railroad until his retirement in 1971. He was a member of the L.O.O.M. 1490, Waverly; Sayre Fire Dept. and St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sayre. Mr. Kreidler was an avid bowler. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy at home; one daughter, Mrs. Charles (Alice) Wolcott of Sayre; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren and several cousins. He was predeceased by a sister, Elizabeth Voeste in 1985. Friends may call at the Lowery Funeral Home tonight from 7-9. Moose services will be held at 7:30 p.m. The funeral service will be held Tuesday at the funeral home at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Rodney H. Saylor, his pastor officiating. Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church or the Sayre Fire Department Ambulance Corp. –Towanda Daily Review

 

KREMER Donna Louise Kremer Canavan

78, wife of Laurence F. Canavan of 766 S. Main St. Athens, Pa., died Thursday evening, June 2, 2011 surrounded by her family.  Donna was born in Sayre on Nov. 19, 1932, a daughter of Edwin and Josephine Talada Kremer. She was a graduate of Athens High School Class of 1950 and subsequently attended the Robert Packer Hospital School of Nursing in Sayre. In early years, Donna was employed by the Ingersoll-Rand in Athens. She was an active member of T.O.P.S. in Waverly, N.Y. Donna enjoyed time shared with family especially her grandchildren, going for walks, gardening and spending time at their cottage on Cayuga Lake. She is survived by her husband, Laurence whom she married on Feb. 21, 1953; three children Patricia Leljedal and husband John of Towanda, Debbie Hakes and husband Jon of Sheshequin, Michael Canavan and wife Leslie of Athens; seven grandchildren Brian and Lauren Leljedal, Sarah and Lucas Hakes, Katie, Ryan and Emily Canavan; her sister, Carol Lawrence of Barton; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Ronald Kremer. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at the Alteri-Bowen Funeral Home, 314 Desmond St., Sayre, Pa. Funeral services will be private. Interment will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa. The family requests that contributions be directed to the Bradford County Humane Society, P.O. Box 179, Ulster, PA 18850 or to a charity or organization of one's choice in Donna's memory.  Towanda Daily Review – June 4, 2011

 

EDWIN A. ‘POLLY’ KREMER, 82, of 330 State St., Towanda died Tuesday morning June 30, 1987 at the Memorial Hospital, Towanda after a short illness. Born Oct. 15, 1904 in Sayre, Pa., he was a son of Augustus and Carrie Bradley Kremer. He attended Sayre schools, worked at the Silk Mill in Athens, the Lehigh Valley Shops in Sayre and retired in 1969 after 33 years of service with the Ingersoll-Rand in Athens. Mr. Kremer attended SS. Peter and Paul Church and was a member of the Towanda Gun Club. He was a kind, gentle man who loved to fish, hunt and search for Indian Relics. He also caned chairs and enjoyed doing leather tooling and latch hooking. Edwin was a volunteer for the craft class at the Bradford County Manor. He enjoyed many extensive trips throughout the United States. Surviving are his wife of 20 years, Helen Dunn Fleming Kremer at home; three children, Ronald of Athens RD 2, Mrs. Larry F. (Donna) Canavan of Athens and Mrs. Richard (Carol) Lawrence of Waverly; 10 grandchildren, Mrs. John (Patricia) Leljedal of Towanda, Mrs. Jon (Deborah) Hakes of Athens RD 2, Michael Canavan of Athens, Paul Kremer of Sayre, Richard Kremer of Meridan, Conn., Brian Kremer of Athens, Mrs. Jody Martin of Waverly, Mrs. Michael (Beth) Hawley of Sayre, Scott and Kelly Lawrence of Waverly; 10 great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Ellen Wickwire of Falls Home, Montour Falls, N.Y. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. The family will receive friends this evening from 7-9 o’clock at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. The funeral service will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Robert J. Brague, pastor of the SS. Peter and Paul Church, Towanda officiating. Interment will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens. The family request that memorials may be directed to the Towanda Memorial Hospital Critical care unit. –Towanda Daily Review

 

KROTZER Marjorie Jean Krotzer Harkness, 83, of Winston-Salem, N.C., died Friday evening, July 25, 2008.  Marjorie was born in Bradford County, Pa., on July 3, 1925, to the late Frank Krotzer and late Della MERRILL Krotzer.  Marjorie was a member of Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church and the Presbyterian Women's Society. She and her loving husband, Bob, enjoyed traveling with the Holiday Rambler R.V. Club, spending many memorable winters with friends and family.  Surviving are: her loving husband of 62 years, Robert "Bob" Harkness, at home; her daughter and son-in-law, Jean (Norm) Morelli of Carolina Shores, N.C.; her son and daughter-in-law, Gale (Joyce) Harkness of Winston-Salem; two grandchildren: Nicole (David) Gericke of King and Todd (Angie) Harkness of Colorado; three step-grandchildren, Stephen, Celeste and Cindi; three great-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren; her sister-in-law, Marilyn Wheeler of Sayre, Pa.; and several nephews and cousins.  In addition to her parents, Marjorie was preceded in death by her brother, William Merrill Krotzer.  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday morning, July 28, at Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church by Dr. Judson Milam and the Rev. Dana Fruits.  A graveside funeral service for Marjorie will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 31, at Tioga Point Cemetery in Athens, Pa., with Pastor Nelson Kopatz, CLP, of the First Presbyterian Church, Athens, officiating.  Local arrangements are under the direction of the Alteri-Bowen Funeral Home, 314 Desmond St., Sayre. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, 357 Old Hollow Road, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27105 or to Hospice and Palliative Care Center, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27103, in Marjorie Jean Krotzer Harkness' memory.  Published in the Daily Review.  Submitted by Reva Wagner

 

KUEHN –GWENLLYEAN KUEHN LACEY, 93, of Sayre, Pa., passed away Monday, Aug. 22, 2016 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Gwenllyean was born May 23, 1923 in Linwood, Pa., to Charles and Gwenllyean Williams Kuehn. She was the youngest of 13 children, all who have predeceased her. A graduate of Sayre High School, she worked as a secretary at the Ingersoll Rand in Athens, and for the Lehigh Valley Railroad in Sayre. She was the personnel secretary to Bert Mitchner, editor at the Sayre Times during World War II, personal secretary to vice president of advertising at the Philadelphia Inquirer, and worked many years for Dr. Ferdinand Latini. She was an active member of the Church of the Redeemer for over 60 years, serving on the Altar Guild in St. Mary's Society. She is survived by her husband, George Richard "Dick" Lacey, at home. One daughter, Ruth Lacey Casmus and her husband Joseph of Milford, Pa. Three grandchildren, Joseph Richard Casmus, and wife Erin of Temple, Texas, Elizabeth Lacey Miller and husband Jeffrey of Colonie, N.Y., and Richard David Casmus of Milford, Pa. Four great-grandchildren, Joseph Francis, Nicholas Anthony Casmus, Abigail Lacey Miller and Hunter Bennett Miller. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Friday, Aug. 26 at the Alteri-Bowen Funeral Home, 314 Desmond St., Sayre, from 4-6 p.m. The funeral service will be held Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Redeemer in Sayre. Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Church of the Redeemer Sunday School/Youth Program, 201 South Wilbur Ave., Sayre, PA. –Funeral home obit contributed by Carol Brotzman

 

KUYKENDALL Eudora G. Waltman

70, of N. Ft. Myers, Fla., formerly of Sayre, Pa., died Friday, June 24, 2011. She was born August 9, 1940 in Towanda, Pa., the daughter of the late Raymond and Grace Carner Kuykendall.  Eudora worked at Sylvania in Towanda for many years after graduating high school, then she and her husband owned and operated the Valley Inn throughout the 1970s, then they moved to Florida in 1979 where she worked and managed the American Legion club in N. Ft. Myers. The last several years she fought a battle with Multiple Sclerosis while remaining happy and cheerful through it all.  Eudora is survived by her husband Al of 52 years at home, children Pam (Andy) Johnston of Virginia Beach, Va., Sue (Kevin) Armour of Sayre, Pa., Darla Bellard of Ft. Myers, Fla., and Alan Waltman of Ft. Myers, Fla., grandchildren Jason, Aaron and Kaylin Johnston, Aubrey, Raymond Armour, Steve, Chris Flemming, Chelsie Belland, Zachary, Garrett Waltman, four great-grandchildren, brothers and sister Raymond Kuykendall of Athens, Pa., Richard Kuykendall and Reta and Robert Root of Towanda, Pa., aunt Reta Gregory of Sayre, Pa., and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  A memorial service will be held Monday, June 27, 2011 at 4 p.m. at the V.F.W Skiff-Bower Post #1536, 932 W. Lockhart St., Sayre, PA 18840.  Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa., at the convenience of the family.   Memorial donations may be made in Eudora’s memory to Guthrie Hospice, R.R. #1, Box 154, Towanda, PA 18848 Att.: Clinical Coordinator or the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 2040 Linglestown Rd. Suite 104, Harrisburg, PA 17110.  Sayre Morning Times – June 28, 2011