Tri-Counties Genealogy & History by Joyce M. Tice Methodist Church Cemetery, Overton Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania

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Joyce's Search Tip - December 2007 - Do You Know that you can search just the Bradford County Cemetery Records on the site by using the Cemeteries -Bradford button in the Partitioned search engine at the bottom of the Current What's New Page? If you use that partition follow these steps to search just one cemetery.  1. Choose Cemeteries - Bradford.  2. Enter part of the cemetery name [ie Ballard or Berrytown] AND a surname.  3. Choose the Find ALL Words option. Then it will find just the pages with that surname in the one cemetery you indicated.  See also - Bradford County Cemetery Addresses

BENNING –ELIZABETH (BETTY) J. SAYMAN, of Overton, passed away on Friday, June 3, 1994, at the Kramm Nursing Home in Watsontown, Pa.  She was born on March 27, 1921, in Wilkes-Barre.  This year, Betty and her husband Grover C. Sayman would have celebrated 52 years of marriage.  For the past 17 years, she has resided in Allenwood, Pa.  Prior to that, she had spent many years in the Overton area.  She had attended St. Peter-s United Church of Christ at Hugo Corners in Overton.  When in the Overton area, she was employed as a telephone operator for several years.  Surviving is her husband, Grover C. Sayman, of Kramm Nursing Home in Watsontown; one brother and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 7, 1994, at 11 a.m. in the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore, Pa., with the Rev. Robert W. Martin, pastor of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, officiating.  Interment will be in the Overton Methodist Cemetery.  Friends and family are invited to call on Monday evening, June 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the McHenry Funeral Home in Dushore.  –Towanda Daily Review.

BESLEY –GLADYS I. BESLEY LANCASTER, 95, formerly of RR 2 New Albany (Overton) Pa., passed away Monday evening, June 17, 2002 at the Skilled Nursing Unit, Memorial Hospital, Towanda, Pa.  Born Aug. 15, 1906 in Horseheads, N.Y., she was a daughter of the late Oliver and Lucy Longwell Besley.  Gladys attended schools in Horseheads, and in earlier years was employed by the Artistic Card Co. in Elmira, N.Y.  In December of 1929 she married Earl R. Lancaster.  In 1936, Gladys and Earl moved to Overton, where they operated their poultry business for many years.  During WWII, Gladys was employed at Sylvania Electric in Towanda, and later was employed at Dushore Lingerie for many years until her retirement in 1977.  She was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ of Overton.  She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, C. Russell and Carol Lancaster of Horseheads and Richard and Concetta Lancaster of Warminster, Pa.; five grandchildren, Nancy Eddy, Diane Brautigan, Mark Lancaster, Eric Lancaster; Brian Lancaster; three great-grandchildren, Heather and Kyle Brautigan and Devin Lancaster; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl R. Lancaster, on Jan. 5, 1994; a brother, Edward Besley; two sisters, Marion Warner and Julia Storch.  The funeral service will be held Thursday, June 20, 2002 at 2 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Overton, Pa., with Rev. Robert Martin officiating.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service Thursday afternoon at the church.  Interment will be in the Overton Cemetery, Overton Twp., Pa.  In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Skilled Nursing Unit, Memorial Hospital, Towanda, Pa., or to St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Towanda, Pa. in Gladys Lancaster’s memory.  Arrangements are under the direction of Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa.  –Towanda Daily Review.

CLINTON J. DAY 62 of Williamsport died Aug. 30, 1988 in Williamsport Hospital.  He was born Jan. 6, 1926 in Estella a son of Leon H. and Hazel B. McCarty Day.  A veteran of World War II, he served with the Navy Seabees.  He retired as a maintenance worker at the State Correctional Institution at Muncy in 1984.  He was a member of PARSE and an associate member of The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 29 of Williamsport.  He was a member of the High Street United Methodist Church.  Surviving are his wife, the former Donna Sayman; a son, Daniel C. of Mechanicsburg, PA and a daughter, Mrs. Linda A. Bowen of Williamsport; three brothers, Kenneth L. of Canton, Norman R. of State College, Harry J. of Montoursville; two sisters, Mrs. Teresa Myers of Eli sport, PA and Mrs. Anna Miller of Lock Haven and two grandchildren.  Funeral services were held in Williamsport with Rev. Logan G. Swanger officiating.  Burial was in the Overton United Methodist Cemetery, Overton.  Arrangements were under the direction of Maneval Funeral Home, Williamsport.  –Towanda Daily Review

EDWARD DUNN, 72, formerly of Overton, Pa., now residing at New Albany, Pa., died Feb. 2, 1945.  He is survived by these children; Mrs. Clayton Boyce of Elmira, Gerald A. Dunn of Cleveland, Mrs. Vincent Greer of Cleveland, QM 3/c Joseph P. Dunn, Cpl. Bernard Dunn at the Deshon General Hospital, Butler, Pa., Mrs. Eugene Welch of Towanda and Mrs. Kathryn L. Fox of Towanda; eight grandchildren and four sisters, Mrs. Joseph Harney of Canton, Ohio, Mrs. Charles Devers of Pittsburg, Mrs. George Blackwood of Alliance, Ohio, Mrs. Dora Bear of Harrisburg.  Funeral Monday at 9 a.m. at the home of Mrs. Kathryn Fox, 232 Poplar St., Towanda and at SS. Peter and Paul’s Church there at 9:30.  Overton Cemetery.  –Elmira Paper 2/4/1945

HAVERLY –MILDRED E. BIRD, 93, of New Albany RD 2, passed away Thursday, Oct. 1, 1992, at the Bradford County Manor, following a lingering illness.  She was born on March 26, 1899 in Overton Township, the daughter of the late John and Anna Sheeler Haverly.  She was a member of the Overton United Methodist Church, and was very active in earlier years serving various offices.  She was also an active member of the Overton Women’s Community Club and was a member of the Rebekah Lodge in New Albany.  Mildred possessed a great love for her home and family and will always be remembered for her sweet and kind ways and consideration for others.  Surviving is a daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Douglas Ginter of Towanda; a son and daughter-in-law, Calvin Ray Bird Sr. and Shirley Bailey Bird of New Albany RD 2 (Overton); six grandchildren, Linda S. Yeager of Sayre; Jill A. Ginter of Milan; Calvin Ray Bird Jr. of Waverly; Carl Bird of New Albany RD 2 (Overton); Kyle Bird of Dushore; Cindy Bird of Sugar Run; two great-grandchildren, Scott Yeager of Sayre; and Natalie Bird of Dushore; several nieces and nephews.  Mrs. Bird was preceded in death by her husband, the late Edgar (Ted) Bird on Sept. 9, 1968.  In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Carl Edgar Bird and two brothers, Alvin and Thomas.  Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, 1992 in the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore, with the Rev. Karl Hermon, pastor of the New Albany United Methodist Church, officiating.  Interment will be in the Overton United Methodist Cemetery.  Memorials may be directed to the Overton United Methodist Church in Mrs. Bird’s memory.  –Towanda Daily Review.

DONALD EDMUND ‘NED’ O’CONNOR, 52, of New Albany RR 2, PA died on Saturday, October 28, 1995 in Cherry Township, Sullivan County, PA.  Born on July 31, 1943 in Towanda, PA, he was the son of Donald Eugene and Doris Maxine Bird O’Connor.  Mr. O’Connor was a veteran of the Vietnam War, having served with the U.S. Army.  He was a self-employed tavern owner.  Ned was a lifetime member of the New Albany VFW Post No. 384.  Surviving are his mother, Doris Dibble of Overton, PA; sons, David O’Connor Reed of Silver Springs, MD and Michael O’Connor of Overton; a daughter, Diane Benscoter of Laceyville, PA; brothers, John O’Connor of Cape Cod, MA, Patrick O’Connor of New Albany RR and Michael O’Connor of Wyalusing, PA; sisters, Bonnie Graves of Genesee, PA and Kathy Quail of New Albany; two grandchildren.  Funeral Services were held October 31 at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home in Dushore with the Rev. Robert Brown, pastor of Dushore United Methodist Church, officiating and burial in Overton United Methodist Cemetery.  A graveside memorial service was accorded by the New Albany VFW Post 384.

Accident Victim’s Funeral Wednesday
DUSHORE — The funeral and burial will be Wednesday for Michael Alan QUAIL, 29, of New Albany RD 2, who died Sunday night, June 22, 1986, of injuries suffered in a vehicle accident on Route 87 at Millview. A passenger, Bruce Rider, 28, of Eagles Mere, is in serious condition today at Divine Provid-ence Hospital, Williamsport, in the intensive care unit. He was listed as critical yesterday. Mr. Quail was born Sept. 4, 1956, at Towanda, a son of Burdell and Arlene McCarty Quail. A lifelong resident of Sullivan County, he was employed as a driver for the Earl D. Fraley Trucking Co. Mr. Quail was graduated in 1975 from Sullivan County High School. Surviving, besides his parents, of Shunk, are his wife, the former Kathy O’Connor; a son, Alan, and daughter, Paula, both at home; two brothers, Gerald, of Canton, and Scott, of Dushore; five sis-ters, Mrs. Carol Sager, of Athens RD, Mrs. Cheryl Bahr, of Dushore, Miss Susan and Mrs. Julie Leljedal, both of Forksviile, and Mrs. Debra Taffe, of Fayetteville, N.C., and paternal grandfather, Ellery Quail, of Shunk. The funeral will be at 2 pm. Wednesday at McHenry’s, 119 Carpenter Street. Burial will be in Overton Methodist Cemetery, Overton. The Rev. Robert W. Brown, pastor of Dushore-Overton-Elk-land United Church of Christ Charge, will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 tonight.

ADDISON RINEBOLD (SRGP 46801)of Overton passed away at his home, Tuesday, February, 11, 1951 following a short illness at the age of 89 years.  Mr. Rinebold was a retired farmer and was held in high esteem in his community.  He is survived by his wife and the following children; Murray and Raymond Rinebold of Elmira; Francis Rinebold of Rochester; Mrs. Grace Robbins of Corning and Mrs. Jane Dibble at home, also a number of grandchildren.  Funeral service will be held in the Methodist church at Overton, Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock.  Interment in the adjoining cemetery.  –Sullivan Review
 

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