Mansfield PA and Richmond Township in Tioga County PA

Mansfield High School Graduates 1954

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

From the 1954 Manscript - Yearbook of Mansfield High School.
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Surname	First Name	Year	Spouse	SRGP	Life Years	Cemetery
Ayres	Alberta	1954	Greene	84737	1934-2009	Tioga C.Memorial Gardens
Barron	Kathryn Louise	1954		87082	1937-1972	Oakwood Cemetery
Barron	Richard Francis	1954		87085	1935-1993	Oakwood Cemetery
Benedict	Joyce Lyn	1954	Larry Graves
Beyer	George Redman	1954		89147	1937-2013
Booth	Myra Louise	1954	Frederick Brace
Chilson	Stella Marie	1954	Leo Sargent	84721	1936-2014	Tioga county mem Gardens
Clark	Philip J	1954	Anne Harris
Clark	Phyllis	1954	Alan Moony
Creeley	Virginia Phyllis	1954	Gene Fessler		1936-2018	St. Andrews Cemetery
Davis	Alta Mae	1954	Smith
Decker	Marlene	1954	Markham
Dyke	Patricia Ann	1954	Gerow
Gaylord	Shelva Jean	1954	Smith
Harris	Linda Jo	1954	Bud Baker
Harvey	Betty Jean	1954	Donald Welch
Harvey	Gordon	1954	Roberta Robbins
Holbert	Kay Annette	1954
Hughes	Mary Elizabeth	1954	Kenneth Ault
Johnston	Freda Marlene	1954	Richard Husted	45686	1935-1976	Prospect Cemetery
Kendrick	Shirley Fern	1954	John Bennett
Kennedy	Shirley Mae	1954	Rice
Kent	Albert Jay	1954	Donna
Logan	Mary Edith	1954	Case
Marvin	Elizabeth Adeline	1954	William Keill
McConnell	Patricia Ann	1954	Bliss		1936-2017
Niles	Reva Marlene	1954	James Hall
Palmer	Clifford Calvin	1954	Fran
Pratt	James	1954	Carol
Rasmussen	Jack Arnold	1954	Betty Jackson
Rynearson	Jeanette	1954	Smith
Shelman	Carl Ray	1954			1934-2016
Sherman	William Jack	1954	Sally Ann
Sherman	Dorothy	1954	Robert Smith	04099	1936-2017	State Road Cemetery
Smith	Norma Jean	1954	William Mattison
Smith	Wilbur Clinton	1954	Carolyn
Smith	William Jerry	1954	Charlotte Kennedy
Snyder	Earl	1954	Sandra
Starkey	Paul Hazleton	1954	Gladys VanZile
Strange	Arthur Walter	1954		19422	1936-1997	State Road Cemetery
Thomas	Ruth Elaine	1954	Wayne Strange
Tyson	Richard Harry	1954
Tomlinson	Richard L	1954
Tomlinson	Helen	1954	Russell Burt
Townsend	Phyllis	1954
VanDyke	Gretchen M	1954	Bill Greene
VanZile	Gladys	1954	Paul Starkey
Williams	Edith Jane	1954	Chester Lutz
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AYERS - GREENE, Alberta Ayers [SRGP 84737]
Age 75, of Athens, PA and formerly of Mansfield, PA, died Tuesday, September 15, 2009, at Ashton Healthcare in Athens, PA. Alberta was born on July 16, 1934 in Lawrenceville, PA, a daughter of Roderick and Alberta (Potter) Ayers. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Mansfield, PA. Alberta had been employed by the former Dutch Pantry, Penn Wells Hotel, the American Truck Stop, the former Pumpernickel and Eddie's Truck Stop. Alberta is survived by three sons and a daughter-in-law, Edward and Jeanette Greene of Mansfield, PA, Howard and Timothy Greene of Stow, OH; three daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and David Stahle of Houston, AL, Julie and Ryan Rose of Waverly, NY, Cindy and Darrell Jerrells of Barefoot Bay, FL; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Roderick Ayers Jr. of Millerton, PA, William and Beverly Ayers of Millerton, PA, Thomas and Kathy Ayers of Red Lion, PA; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Geraldine and Fetton Cox of TX, Elaine Taylor of Bath, NY, Linda and John Lowery of Canton, PA; a half sister and half brother-in-law, Isabelle and Charlie Ferrngo of Tioga, PA; 23 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren; a former daughter-in-law, Bonnie Parker; and two special friends, Virginia Ford and Virginia Case. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Donald Ayers in 2007; a granddaughter, Amber Jerrells in 2002; and two sisters, Cora Hornsby and Dora Bartholomew. Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, September 19, 2009, from Noon to 2 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. A memorial service will be held immediately following visitation at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Harry Colegrove officiating. Memorial contributions may be made in Alberta's name to the Dialysis Unit, Robert Packer Hospital, Guthrie Square, Sayre, PA 18840 or the Activities Dept., Ashton Healthcare, 200 Main Street, Athens, PA 18810. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Twp.  Published in Star-Gazette on September 17,
2009

Kathryn Louise Barron d. 1972	Richard Francis Barron 1935-1993	Joyce Lyn Benedict

Kathryn L. BARRON, (SRGP 87082) age 35 of Burlington, Vt., formerly of Mansfield, died on Wednesday, February 23, 1972 at the Burlington Hospital, Vermont.  Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church on Sunday.  The Rev. Richard Nevin officiated.  Burial was in the Oakwood Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be made to the Medical Technology Scholarship Fund in care of Mary Breen, Allied Help, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont.  She is survived by parents, Mr. And Mrs. Frank Barron; brother Richard F. Barron; sister Mrs. Janet Sargent, all of Mansfield; one niece, three nephews.  Miss Barron attended the Mansfield schools and was a graduate of Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, Pa.  She was an instructor of medical technology at the University of Vermont.  She was a member of the American Society of Medical Technology and a member of the Malletts-Bay Boat club.  She was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Mansfield.

BARRON, Richard F. (SRGP 87085)
Age 57 of Mansfield died Sunday, Feb. 28, 1993, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born June 11,1935, in Waverly, NY., he was the son of Frank and Althea Dartt Barron. He was a member and served on the Board of Trustees of the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield. He was a member of the Coudersport Consistory, National Riflemens Association, Tioga Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, Ducks Unlimited and served on the Tioga County Housing Authority. He was a member and past master and secretary of Friendship Lodge #247 F. & A.M. He was an Army veteran. He was a Penelec retiree. Preceding him in death was one sister, Kathryn Barron, in 1972. Surviving besides his mother of Mansfield are his wife, the former Sandra Wichert; one son, Mark of Mansfield; one daughter, Linda Shoff of Red Lion; one grandson, Garrett Shoff; one sister Janet Gigl of Lancaster; several step-sons and step-grandchildren. Friends called at the Wilston Funeral Home, on Tuesday, March 2. Friendship Lodge # 247 F.& A.M. also conducted services on Tuesday March 2. Services were held Wednesday, March 3, with the Rev. Norman Evans officiating. Burial was made at Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. Memorial donations may be made to the Mansfield Ambulance Association or the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield.

George Redman Beyer d. 2013	Myra Louise Booth	Stella Marie Chilson 1936-2014

George Byer Wins Scholarship - Wellsboro Agitator, 1954
George Byer, winner of the Tioga County Scholarship, announced last week, plans to attend Mansfield State Teachers College and later take a course in journalism at some university. Mr. Beyer, a son of Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Beyer of Prospect St., graduated from Mansfield High School this year. He has been interested in journalism for several years. The Senior High School has produced several winners of this scholarship - Miss Marjorie Broderick having been the winner in 1953.

BEYER George Redman Beyer of Harrisburg, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at the age of 76.  He was a distinguished Pennsylvania historian, editor, writer, and archivist. For many years, he was responsible for the state's highly regarded historical marker program. He had an eye for accuracy and detail during his 40 years of service (1961-2001). George gained respect from all as a gentleman, family man, and Quaker Peacemaker.  He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Dana G. Beyer; his daughter, Anne Marie Brandenburg (Chris) and their children Areli Endura, Cole Patric, Cadin Christopher, Ashlyn Autumn, Chai Erik, Cooper Yale, Calvin Ajani, and Courage Justice; their son, Jason Eric Beyer (Katie Callan) has given them two grandchildren, Zane Redman and Mazzy Gabriel.  A memorial service is being held at Life Center Church on Monday, Aug. 5, at 7 p.m. Life Center is located at 411 S 40th St., Harrisburg, Pa. 17111. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Harrisburg Friends Meeting, 1100 North 6th St., Harrisburg, Pa., 17102. Arrangements are by Zimmerman-Auer Funeral Home, Inc. Wellsboro Gazette – August 3, 2013

CHILSON, Stella - Stella Sargent, age 77, of Mansfield, PA, died Friday, July 25, 2014 at home surrounded by her loving family. Stella was born August 22, 1936 in Covington, PA, a daughter of Samuel and Marjorie (Wilcox) Chilson. She was married for 51 years to Leo F. Sargent who passed away February 3, 2006. Stella was a member and former secretary of the Community of Grace Fellowship Church. She was a wonderful woman who was a devoted wife and mother for her entire life. In later years Stella worked for the Mansfield Agway and served as Secretary and Tax Collector for Richmond Township. Stella is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Ronald Sargent and Fred and JoLyn Sargent; two daughters and a son-in-law, Barb Sargent, Annette and Dennis Hallock; a grandson, Denny Hallock; five brothers, Roger "Jack" Chilson, Sam Chilson, Dick (Cindy) Chilson, Bruce (Emily) Chilson, Lawrence (Rita) Chilson; four sisters, Dora (Jim) Tice, Nora (Jerry) Walter, Linda (Dan) McDonald, Leota (Duane) McClure; numerous nieces and nephews. Stella was predeceased by her husband, Leo; brothers, Mick, Mart, Roy and her grandson, Nathan Sargent. Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, July 28, 2014 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. and Tuesday, July 29, 2014 from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, at 11:00 A.M. at the funeral chapel with Rev. George Yocum officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, 61 Memorial Gardens Rd., Mansfield, PA. Memorial donations may be made to Community of Grace Fellowship Church, 4109 Lambs Creek Road, Mansfield, PA 16933, or to Susquehanna Hospice, 24 Walnut St., Wellsboro, PA 16901. – Wellsboro Gazette, July 30, 2014
 

Philip J. Clark	Phyllis Clark	Virginia Phyllis Creeley 1936-2018

CREELEY, Virginia - Virginia C. Fessler, age 82 of Mansfield, PA, passed away December 27, 2018 at the Gatehouse in Williamsport, PA. Born on December 7, 1936, in Corning, NY, Virginia was a daughter of LeRoy and Velma (Fish) Creeley. She was employed as a cataloger for Mansfield University for over 37 years and was a member of Holy Child Catholic Church. She enjoyed quilting, traveling, camping, shopping and spending time with her family. Virginia married Eugene Fessler on June 29, 1957. They would have celebrated 62 years of marriage in 2019. Virginia is survived by her husband Eugene; daughter Sherry (Mike) Antes of Oxford, PA; sons Mike (Kate) Fessler of Ruther Glen, VA, Chris (Kim) Fessler of Cape May Court House, NJ, and Scott (Lori) Fessler of Covington, PA; daughter-in-law Carla Fessler of Fredericksburg, VA; grandchildren Brittany King, Vicki Madison, Chad Fessler, Ashley Antes, Kyle Antes, Kelsey Fessler and Kassidy Fessler; great grandchildren Lily King and Bristol Madison; sisters Patti Kendrick of Mansfield, PA and Mary Lou Dieterle of Elmira, NY. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents and sister Leona McKinney. Friends and family are invited to call on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 637 S. Main St, Mansfield, PA. A funeral service will immediately follow at 1:00 pm with Rev. Bryan Wright officiating. Burial will be in St. Andrews Cemetery, Blossburg, PA. Flowers will be provided by the family. Memorials may be sent to the Gatehouse, 1100 Grampian Blvd, Williamsport, PA 17701 or St Jude's Children's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105. – Mansfield Gazette, 3 January 2019

Alta Mae Davis	Marlene Decker	Patricia Ann Dyke

Shelva Jean Gaylord	Linda Jo Harris	Betty Jean Harvey

Gordon Harvey	Kay Annette Holbert	Mary Elizabeth Hughes

Freda Marlene Johnston 1935-1976	Shirley Fern Kendrick	Shirley Mae Kennedy

JOHNSTON Husted, Freda J.
Age 40 of Mansfield RD 2, Monday, March 29, 1976 at the Arnot Ogden Hospital, Elmira. Friends are invited to call at the Kuhl Funeral Home in Mansfield on Tuesday 7 to 9 pm. Funeral there Wednesday 1pm. Rev. Wendell Hauber officiating. Burial Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield. She is survived by her husband, Richard D; four sons, Rick, John, Dale and Joel, all at home; father Fred Johnston of Mainesburg, Pa.; brother Fred Johnston, Jr. of Mainesburg; half- brother, Paul Howe of Tioga; half-sister, Mrs. Kenneth ( Alberta) Youngs of Tioga. She was a member of the Lambs Creek Bible Church and secretary-treasurer of the Ladies Missionary Society of the Church; former cashier at Warren-Miller Elementary School Cafeteria. She was born June 3, 1935 in Tioga the daughter of Fred and Mary Cooley Johnston.

Albert Jay Kent	Mary Edith Logan	Elizabeth Adeline Marvin

Patricia Ann McConnell 1936-2017	Reva Marlene Niles	Clifford Calvin Palmer

McCONNELL, Patricia A. - Patricia A. (McConnell) Fetterman, age 81, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Saturday, March 25, 2017.  She was born on March 2, 1936 in Wellsboro, PA a daughter of the late Earl W. and Estella McConnell.  She was married to the late William T. Fetterman and had worked for many years at Dunham’s Department Store, Wellsboro, PA.  She loved music, birds, sang at the Park View Hotel and was a former member of the Women’s Chorus.  She is survived by seven daughters and sons-in-law: Joanne Mitchell of Wellsboro, PA, Cindy Mitchell of Mansfield, PA, Chris Walls of Covington, PA, Teri Mitchell of Mansfield, PA, Kate and Guyle Aungst of Pine Grove, PA, Julie Mitchell of Wellsboro, PA, Patti and Chuck Coolidge of Wellsboro, PA, daughter-in-law: Sue Mitchell of Middlebury Center, PA, 10 grandchildren: Terry, Lauren, Ryan, Casey, Ashley, Brittany, Brandon, Cailyn, Erik, Connor and 4 great grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her son: Larry J. Mitchell.  A private family funeral service was held on Monday, March 27, 2017 at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., Wellsboro, PA  www.carletonfh.com  with Rev. Darwin “Tink” Cranmer officiating.  - Mansfield Gazette, 29 March 2017

James Pratt	Jack Arnold Rasmussen	Jeanette Rynearson	Carl Ray Shelman 1934-2016

SHELMAN, Carl 79057 - Carl L. Shelman, age 81, of Mountain Top, PA, formerly of Blossburg, PA, died Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at his daughter's home. He was born July 13, 1934 in Blossburg, PA, a son of Manley and Gladys (Kennedy) Shelman. Carl retired from Ward Manufacturing as a machinist in 2003. He was the widow of Norma J. Shelman. Carl was a U.S. Army veteran. Carl is survived by a son, Daniel Shelman of Fleming, GA; 3 daughters, Catherine Shelman, Pamala Wallace of Mountain Top, PA, Sheila Keatings of Fleming, GA; 10 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, May 20, 2016, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA . A memorial service will immediately follow at 5:00 PM. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Assoc., 613 Baltimore Drive, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA is assisting the family. - Mansfield Gazette, March 23, 2016
 

William Jack Sherman	Dorothy May Sherman 1936-2017	Norma Jean Smith

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MSTC 1958
William Sherman spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Harland Sherman of Academy St. Mr. Sherman, a 1958 graduate of MSTC. He teaches Citizenship Education in the Mt. Upton, NY High School. He was an employee at the A&P Store in Mansfield for 5 years while attending school.

SHERMAN, Dorothy - Dorothy Smith, age 80, of Mansfield, PA, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at The Green Home, Wellsboro, PA surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 30, 1936 in Elmira, NY, a daughter of Lyle and Iva (Smith) Sherman. She was the widow of Robert D. Smith who passed away on October 25, 2013. Dorothy was employed as the head cook for the Southern Tioga School District before she retired. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Mansfield; a member of Curves; and enjoyed cooking, camping, square dancing and walking. Dorothy loved spending time with her grandchildren. Dorothy is survived by a son, Alan Smith of Mansfield, PA; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Diane and Ed Vance of Mansfield, PA, Brenda (Tom Greene) Rumsey of Mansfield, PA; a daughter-in-law, Cherry Wilson of Mansfield, PA; 6 grandchildren, Chad Smith, Kenny Vance, Jordan Vance, Danielle DiDuro, Megan Smith, Derek Smith; 3 great grandchildren, Olivia Smith, Bristol Smith, Oaklee Smith; 5 brothers and sisters-in-law, Walter and Mary Sherman of Mansfield, Donald Sherman of CO, Milton and Karen Sherman of Troy, PA, Joseph and Velma Sherman of Tioga, PA, Lynn and Faith Sherman of Mansfield, PA; 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Mabel and James Bradley of Mansfield, PA, Delphine and Brad Copp of Cherry Flats, PA; several nieces and nephews; a special nephew, Steve Sherman of Mansfield, PA. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a son, Marshall. Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday, March 16, 2017 from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. and 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. on Friday, March 17, 2017 at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will follow on Friday at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Cheryl Filson officiating. Burial will be in State Road Cemetery, Mainesburg, PA. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701. – Mansfield Gazette, March 15, 2017

 

Wilbur Clinton Smith	William Jerry Smith	Paul Hazleton Starkey

Arthur Walter Strange 1936-1997	Ruth Elaine Thomas	Richard Harry Tyson

ARTHUR W. STRANGE SR.
 Arthur W. Strange Sr., 60, of Mansfield, died Thursday, May 22, 1997, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born Nov. 16, 1936, in Tucson, Ariz., he was the son of Marcus and Myrtle Rice Strange. He was a retired lumberman.  He was a member of State Road Baptist Church, Mainesburg. Preceding him in death was his wife, Patricia Hilfiger Strange. Surviving are two sons, Daniel of Witchita Falls, Texas and Arthur Jr. of Mansfield; a daughter, Debra Campbell of Mansfield; a stepson, Vern Winnie of Millerton; a stepdaughter, Vicky Smith of Millerton; a brother, Wayne of Mainesburg; a sister, Vivian Andrews of Melbourne, Fla.; a granddaughter, Wendy Campbell; seven step-grandchildren. Calling hours were held Saturday, May 25, at the Gary W. Wilston Funeral Home, Mansfield. Funeral services were held Sunday, May 26, at the State Road Baptist Church, Mainesburg with the Rev. Eugene Charsky officiating. Burial was made in the State Road Cemetery, Mainesburg.

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Richard L. Tomlinson	Helen Tomlinson	Phyllis Townsend

The above were not printed in the 1954 yearbook. We took junior pictures from the 1953 yearbook to fill in.
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Gretchen M. VanDyke	Gladys VanZile	Edith Jane Williams

In a message dated 7/11/2009 12:53:28 PM Eastern Standard Time, nmattison@epix.net writes:
Kathryn Barron
Richard Barron
Kay Annette Holbert
Arthur Strange
Richard Tomlinson
I think this is all.
Norma

 

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