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The children of Tom and Louise Harris are extending an invitation to their community of friends to attend an open house celebrating the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary.
The open house will be held at the Harris home in Roseville, this Sunday, July 15, from 3 to 7 p.m. Tom and Louise Harris were married on Sept. 1, 1934, in the living room of her grandparents’ home in which they have spent most of their married lives. The couple was married by the late Rev. Douglas Bayliss of Mansfield and were attended by the late James Butterworth of Bradford, and Mrs. Mary Howe Milks, presently of Mansfield.
After their Sept. 1 wedding, the couple lived one year in Bradford, where Tom was employed by the South Penn Oil company. They then moved to Roseville and were in partnership with Mr. and Mrs. Jay Close of Wellsboro in the Tioga Washed Sand and Gravel Company until World War II. During World War II, Tom served in the U. S. Navy. He later became Tioga County Superintendent of Highways. Before his retirement in 1974, he was employed by the former Mudge Oil Company of Covington. Louise taught for six years at Mosherville School and for eleven years at Pine City, N.Y. School before retiring in 1974. The Harrises have four daughters and sons-in-law, including: Linda and Bud Baker of Anchor Point, Alaska, Anne and Philip Clark of Roseville, Alene and Roger York of Roseville and Ellen and Mel Louk of Oakesdale, Washington. They also have 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mrs. Gretchen Westlake of Millerton made her home with the Harris family for a number of years. (handwritten on article 1984)
Age 87, of 237 South Main Street, Mansfield, Pa., Friday, October 11, 1985 at the Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro, Pa. Friends may call at the Scureman Funeral Home, 130 South Main Street, Mansfield, Pa., Monday 1 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Recitation of Rosary at the funeral home Monday at 9 p.m. Funeral Tuesday 10 a.m. at Holy Child Catholic Church, Mansfield. (handwritten on article 1985)
Kim A. Kingsley of Millerton and James E. Treat of College Park, Georgia exchanged marriage vows at the Baptist Church in Jackson Summit, Pa. on Friday, February 10, 1984. The Rev. Douglas Hodge officiated at the double ring, candlelight ceremony. Richard Foster and Brian Hughes provided the music. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kingsley of Millerton and the late Alice Wells Kingsley. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Treat of Tioga. The bride wore a matte taffeta gown featuring a drop shoulder yoke of illusion with Schiffli embroidery, Venice lace bodice and short puff sleeves. The full skirt of tiered baby ruffles of Chantilly lace at the hemline, ended in a cathedral train. With her gown, she wore a derby covered with Chantilly lace, featuring a seven-tiered pouf of illusion with a blusher. Attending the couple were Brenda Booth of Millerton, maid of honor, and Douglas Brackley of Lawrenceville, best man. The maid of honor wore a burgundy gown of matte taffeta with neckline ruffles and short puff sleeves. The matching derby also featured a pouf of illusion with a blusher.
Bridesmaids were Sheila Treat of Tioga, Jackie Sackett of Tioga, Lynea Gurnsey of Lawrenceville and Robin Gaige of Millerton. They were attired in identical burgundy gowns with matching derby hats and carried bouquets of candles and flowers.
The ushers were Edward Treat of Tioga, brother of the groom; Timothy Foster, Tioga, Stacey Treat, Tioga and Randall Ogden, Lawrenceville. All wore tuxedos of silver gray.
Nicolle Buzako of Millerton was flower girl. She wore a mid-length white dress and carried a basket of flowers. The ring bearers were James Crooker of Big Flats, N.Y. and Ryan Buzako of Millerton. The mother of the bride wore a mauve gown with Victorian yoke of lace and long sleeves. The groom’s mother wore a chiffon gown of silver gray with a triple layer wrap skirt. The couple both graduated from Williamson High School, Lawrence Township and he from the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics. Before her marriage, the bride was employed at Brackley’s Village Market in Tioga. Mr. Treat is employed by Delta Airlines in Atlanta, Georgia. They are residing in College Park, Georgia following a trip to San Juan.
Myrt Scott, 93, of Elmira Heights, N. Y., formerly of Millerton, died Sunday, April 22, 1984. He was a retired farmer and cattle dealer. His wife, Marion Spencer Scott died in 1971. Surviving are : nieces, Mrs. George (Venetta) Baker of Wellsburg, N.Y., Mrs. Harry (Marian) Ross of Newark, N.Y. and Mrs. Paul (Harriet) Pesesky of Elmira Heights, N.Y. and several cousins. Friends were invited to call at the Vickery Funeral Home, Troy on Monday, April 23, 1984 from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services were held there Tuesday April 24 at 2 p.m. Burial was in Daggett Cemetery. Memorial may be directed to the Daggett United Methodist Church.
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Martino of Carbondale, Pa., announce the engagement of their daughter, Bernadette of Mansfield to Robert Strong, also of Mansfield. The bride-elect received a B.S. degree in Secondary Education English, a Reading Specialist Certificate and a M. S. Degree in Education from Mansfield State College and is employed as a reading specialist by the Troy Area School District. Mr. Strong attended Pennsylvania State University and received a B. S. degree in Pharmacology from Temple University, Philadelphia. He is owner/pharmacist of Coles Pharmacy, Mansfield. A summer wedding is planned.
Joseph Stone, and elderly Mansfield man, was admitted in critical but stable condition in the burn unit of St. Joseph’s Hospital, Elmira, N.Y. as the result of a garage fire last Thursday, April 26. Since then Stone’s condition has been upgraded to serious, still in burn unit. Borough firemen reported that Stone, 72, of RD 2, Mansfield, suffered from 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degree burns of his arms and legs as he attempted to return into the burning structure to recover some belongings. The blaze, which cost an estimated $13-15,000 worth of damages to the 20 x 30 foot structure reportedly started when gasoline Stone was pouring into a garden tractor’s gas tank came in contact with arced battery wires and ignited. Firemen from Mansfield and Daggett were on the scene for two hours.
Donald and Patricia Kittle of Columbia Cross Roads announce the engagement of their daughter, Pamela Jo, to Ronald Emmerson Kelley, Jr., son of Carolyn Bixby of East Smithfield and the late Ronald Emmerson Kelley. The couple graduated from Troy High School in 1984. The bride-elect is employed by Mark’s Brothers Restaurant, Mansfield.
Her fiance is in the Marine Corps. Stationed in Maryland.
Marie Bolf Marple, age 64, of 20660 Southwest 83rd Place, Dunnellon, Florida, died May 14, 1984 at her home. She was born in 1920 in Cardiff, New Jersey. Mrs. Marple was also formerly of Roseville. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Rowland of Dunnellon, Florida; four sons, George Marple of Gainesville, Florida, Kenneth Marple of Sylvania, Pa., Jack of Elyris, Ohio and Robert of Virginia Beach, Virginia, two daughters, Marie Henninger of Mansfield and Edith Hulslander of Bucks County, Pa.; four sisters, Katherine Baldwin of Sommers Point, New Jersey; Lillian Gunther of Carter, New Jersey; Margaret Reed of Coatsville and Theresa Crane of Wagontown; two brothers, Andrew Bolf of Wagontown and Edward Bolf of Orlando, Florida and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Friday, May 18, at 2 p.m. at the Christian Missionary Alliance Church in Dunnellon, Florida. Arrangements were made by Roberts Funeral Home.
The marriage of Diane L. Dunkle and Richard D. Prutsman, Jr. took place Friday, Sept. 14, in Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Elmira. The Rev. Edward R. McCracken officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Dunkle of Kinner Hill Road, Pine city R. D. 2. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Prutsman of Millerton.
Attending the couple were Debra L. Cady and Timothy M. Dunkle, both of Pine City.
The reception was held at Masia’s Restaurant, Pine City. The couple graduated from Southside High School. The bride is employed by Elcor Health Services, Horseheads.
The bridegroom is a self-employed carpenter. The couple lives in Millerton.
Age 88, of RD #1, Liberty, Pa., Monday, January 14, 1985 at the Green Home, Wellsboro, Pa. Friends may call at the Drinkwine Funeral Home, Blossburg, Pa., Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m., funeral service Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the Steam Valley Bible Church, Trout Run, Pa., the Rev. Gerald Peet officiating. Burial Union Cemetery, Liberty Township. He was born September 13, 1896, a son of William and Hannah Bastian Yoder. His wife, the former Ruth Mase, predeceased him in 1974. Survived by 4 daughters, Mrs. Mary Rogers of Covington, Pa., Mrs. Esther Raker of Horseheads, NY, Mrs. Eleanor Hamilton and Mrs. Beverly J. Mase both of Liberty, Pa.; 3 sons, Charles of Lewisburg, Pa, Ray of Arnot, Pa and Arnold of Zero Beach, FL; sister, Mrs. Edna Krotzer of Liberty, Pa; 23 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild, several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was a member of the Steam Valley Bible church. The family will provide the flowers and suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Steam Valley Bible Church, RD #1, Trout Run, Pa. 17771.
Age 62, of Millerton, RD 2, Friday, September 28, 1984 at his home. Friends are invited to call at the Kuhl funeral Home, Mansfield, Sunday 6 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Monday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Win Green officiating. Burial Bradford County Memorial Park. Masonic memorial services will be held Sunday at 8:30 at the funeral home by Friendship Lodge. The family will furnish flowers. Those who wish may make contributions to the United Methodist Church of Roseville. Survived by wife, Myrtle Hewitt Dunkleberger; mother, Mrs. Mary Dunkleberger of Millerton RD 2; one daughter Mrs. Kenneth (Kay)Robertson of Olean, NY; one son Dale of Mansfield; one brother Ermin of Millerton; one sister Mrs. Beatrice Seymour of Horseheads; five grandchildren Ann, Mike Todd Robertson of Olean and Nisa and Jamie Dunkleberger of Mansfield; several nieces and nephews. He was employed by Ralph’s Service Center; retired farmer of 33 years; supervisor of Rutland Township for 20 years; member of Friendship Lodge #247 F & AM of Mansfield; attended the Rosevile United Methodist Church. He was born August 6, 1922 in Williamsport the son of Ted and Mary Brucklacher Dunkleberger.
74, of RD 1, Mansfield, Pa. Saturday, September 8, 1984 at Soldiers and Sailors Hospital, Wellsboro. Friends are invited to attend graveside services at the Lawrence Corners Cemetery on Friday at 10 a.m. The Rev. Joseph Miles will officiate. She is survived by her husband Joseph H. Stone, one son Vernon L. Stone of Tioga, pa. eight grandchildren 18 great grandchildren;sisters, Mrs. Iva Robbins of Dundee, NY, Mrs. Francis Fish of Pine City, NY; several nieces and nephews. She was a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Tioga, Pa. Arrangements are by Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield, Pa.
Age 42, of RD 1, Mansfield, Pa., suddenly Thursday, January 26, 1984. Friends may call at the Scureman Funeral Home, South Main Street, Mansfield Saturday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral at the funeral home Sunday 2 p.m., the Rev. James T. Dawes officiating. Burial Columbia Valley Cemetery, Austinville, Pa. The family will furnish flowers. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice.
Age 88, of 231 S. Academy St., Mansfield, Pa., Wednesday, April 17, 1985. Friends are invited to call at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield, Saturday, from 1 p.m. to time of funeral service at 2 p.m. The Rev. Eugene A. Charsky will officiate. Burial, Farmington Hill Cemetery. Survived by 1 sister, Mary E. Ives of Mansfield; 3 nieces, Miss Mary Ann Bockus of Mansfield, Mrs. Annetta Noyes and Helen Weiner both of Syracuse, NY. She was born September 30, 1896 in Farmington, daughter of John and Nettie Dailey Ives. She was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church, Mansfield.
Age 65 of Mainesburg, Pa., RD 1, Saturday, July 23, 1983 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Friends are invited to call at the Kuhl Funeral Home in Mansfield Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral there Tuesday at 11 a.m., Rev. Edwin green, Pastor of Mainesburg Methodist Church, officiating. Burial in Mainesburg Cemetery. Survived by five sons, David and Donald both of Millerton RD 2, Jack, Jessie and Fred all of Mainesburg, Pa.; five sisters, Mrs. Ada White and Mrs. Edith Brooks both of Elmira, Mrs. Sada Griffin of Mansfield, Mrs. Howard (Jennie)Wilson of Elmira, Mrs. Eleanor Wright of Millerton; three brothers, Bert Smith of Millerton, William Smith of Mansfield, Kenneth Smith of Stroudsburg, Pa; 17 grandchildren. She was the widow of Harold Bolt who died in 1974 and she was born February 28, 1918 in Mansfield the daughter of Bert and Sarah Haynes Smith.
Age 80, of 105 Close Ave., Elkland, Pa., Monday, June 4, 1984. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where funeral services will be held Thursday 2 p.m. The Rev. William Lusk officiating. Burial Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, Pa. Memorial donations may be made to Dr. Williams Scholarship Fund, care of Citizens and Northern Bank, Elkland, Pa. She is survived by daughters, Elaine Heysham of Elkland, Pa.; Pauline Heysham East Lake Weir, Fla. 4 grandchildren; Diane Harris of Lindley, NY, Valerie Dominick of Nelson, Pa., Randy Heysham and Rodney Heysham both RD Elkland, Pa. 8 great grandchildren, a dear friend Clark Davis of Lawrenceville, Pa.; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was a retired school teacher and member of the Nelson United Methodist Church. She was born May 11, 1904 in Nelson, Pa., the daughter of Al?(rest of first name unreadable) and Minnie Brown Wiles.
Age 92 of Millerton, Pa., Saturday, October 22, 1983, at Green Home, Wellsboro, Pa. Friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue Monday 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4 p.m. with funeral and committal services Tuesday at 4 p.m., the Rev. Max Furman officiating. Interment Jobs Corners Cemetery. The family will provide their own flowers and would appreciate contributions to the charity of one’s choice. Survived by a daughter and son-in-law; Fannie and Samuel J. Aloi of Elmira; granddaughter Nancy Aloi of Horseheads; grandson, Samuel P. Aloi of Elmira; four great grandchildren; two brothers Herman Fish of Elkland, Pa., Victor Fish of Elmira, NY; several nieces and nephews. Hazel was a member of the Millerton United Methodist Church and a member of the Rebecca Lodge of Lawrenceville, Pa.
Elsie Marie Garrison, 93, of RD 2, Millerton (Daggett) died Thursday, Feb. 23 1984.
She was a 60-year plus member of Pomona Grange #30, Tioga county, and a member of the Jobs Corners Baptist Church. She was the wife of the late Max L. Garrison who died on June 19 1958. Surviving are: three daughters, Nelle Maxine Sands of Bergen, NY, Norma J. Baker of Gillett, and Mary Lou Garrison of Millerton; sister Irene Holcombe of Elmira, NY; brother William T. Sweeley of Roseville; four grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and five great great-grandchildren. Friends were invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Elmira, N.Y. on Saturday, Feb. 25, 1984 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. with funeral services there Sunday, Feb 26 at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Kenneth McElwain officiating. Burial was in Watson Cemetery, Roseville.
Dr. Regina F. Olasin, medical director, Laurel Health Centers, North Penn Comprehensive Health Services, has announced that as of Thursday Feb. 1, Dr. Christine L. Toins, will be practicing medicine at North Penn’s Laurel Health Center in Mansfield.
"We are very pleased to welcome Dr. Tolins, a family practitioner to our staff," said Olasin. "She has high standards of practice and outstanding medical skills.
Tolins is the wife of Opthalmologist Grady D. Gafford, and mother of three, Ethan, 11.Anne Lauren, 9, and Cassandra Elise, 2. In 1971, Tolins graduated from Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, Pa., with a bachelor’s degree in biology. In 1975, she earned her medical degree from the Medical School at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo.
From July 1975 through June 1976, she completed her internship in internal medicine at St. Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center, New York, N.Y. From July 1977 through March 1978, Tolins completed a residency in OB/Gyn at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, N.Y., and from July 1978 through June 1980, a residency in family practice at Montefiore Hospital and Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, N.Y. She was a teaching fellow and instructor at the Department of Family Medicine, University Hospital, SUNY at Stony Brook, N.Y from June 1980 through July 1981. Tolin is licensed to practice medicine in Pennsylvania, California, and New York. In addition to providing routine medical care for her patients, Tolin’s special professional interests include health maintenance for patients in all age groups including immunizations, weight loss, diet and exercise, reduction of elevated cholesterol levels and smoking cessation, and providing outpatient pediatric and gynecological services including PMS counseling. She earned board certification through the American Board of Family Practice in 1980 and was recertified in July 1987. She is a 10 year member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Upon moving to Wellsboro, Tolins served as an emergency room physician at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital from 1972 to 1985; provided office coverage at North Penn’s Mansfield and Blossburg offices in 1983 and 1984; and was a family practitioner with Guthrie’s Mansfield office from 1985 to 1987. Tolins is an Elder in the First Presbyterian Church of Wellsboro and enjoys hiking, biking, swimming and family activities. Those who wish to schedule an appointment with Tolins may contact the Mansfield office by calling (717)662-2002 between 8 am and 5 p.m., Mondays through Friday. (handwritten on article 1990)
Mr. and Mrs. James Waters of Lawrenceville announce the engagement of their daughter, Michele Stephanie, to John C. Rundell, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Rundell, Sr. of Millerton. The bride-elect graduated from Williamson High School in 1981 and St. Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing, Elmira, N.Y. in 1984. She is employed at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pa. Her fiance graduated from Williamson High School in 1980 and the State University of New York, Buffalo in 1984. He is employed by Keystone Rehabilitation Systems in Indiana, Pa. as a physical therapist. Wedding plans are incomplete.
Archie W. Spencer, age 89 of RD 1, Millerton, Pa., (Maple Ridge) died on Friday January 31 1986 at the Arnot Ogden Memorial Hospital. He was a lifelong Millerton farmer and a member of the Holstein Association. He is survived by his sister, Miss Bessie Spencer; cousins, Arlene Spencer of Elmira, Earl Spencer of Dallas Tex., Ernest Spencer of Honolulu, Hawaii, Archie Lane of Florida, James Lane of Jackson Summit, Pa., Mrs. Elizabeth Woodbury of Millerton, Mrs. Leona Baker of California, Mrs. Edson Sheive of Millerton, and Mrs. Bernal Eighmey of Millerton, RD. Funeral and committal services were held on Monday at the Olthof Funeral Home at Elmira. Interment Maple Ridge Cemetery.
Updike and the former Marie Congdon were married Feb. 13, 1934 in Montour Falls by the Rev. Paul Brown. The couple has four children: Duane of Mansfield; LaVere of Gillett; Marshall of Big Flats and Grover of Tucson, Ariz. There are nine grandchildren and three step grandchildren. Updike is retired from the Pennsylvania State Highway Dept. and is engaged in farming. Mrs. Updike is a homemaker. (handwritten on article 1984)
Age 83, of RD 1, Box 154, Tioga, Pennsylvania, Thursday, January 21, 1988 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Friends may call at the Scureman Funeral Home, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, Saturday evening from 7 to 9 . Funeral will be there Sunday at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Eugene A. Charsky officiating. Burial will be at Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Those who wish may make donations to the Arthritis Foundation of America. Survived by her husband, Manley B.; 4 sons, Max of Palmdale, CA, Carl and Jack both of Covington Pa., Merle of Lawrenceville, Pa. : 5 daughters, Mrs. Grace Carl of Painted Post, N.Y. Mrs. Margaret Dolley of Corning, N. Y., Mrs. Geraldine Johnson and Mrs. Lila Patterson both of Tioga, Pa., Mrs. Hazel Paulo of Bradenton, FL; 20 grandchildren; 37 great grandchildren;8 great great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Gerald and Donald Kennedy both of Roseville, Pa. She was predeceased by her son Halleck in 1948. Mr. and Mrs. Shelman celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary on August 24, 1987. She was born June 24, 1904 in Rutland Township, the daughter of Raymond and Grace Van Ness Kennedy.
Age 63 of Glendale, CA, formerly f Elmira, Dec. 8, 1984 at Glendale, CA. Friends are invited to attend the Memorial service which will be held Saturday, Feb 11, 1984 at 11 a.m. in the Sullivanville United Methodist Church, Rout 13, Horseheads, Pastor John Martin, her brother, will officiate, a reception will follow at the church. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery at a later date.
The Rev. James W. Garthoff, 74, of 67 East Ave., Wellsboro, died Wednesday, May 11 at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro. Born Jan. 3, 1914 in Juniata-Altoona, he was the son of Jacob E. and Bessie Wren Garthoff. He retired as a United Methodist minister in 1979. He was a member of the Central Pennsylvania Annual Conference of United Methodist Churches in Harrisburg and the United Methodist Conference Ministers’ Choir. A graduate of Altoona High School and Juniata college in 1938, he attended the Gettysburg Lutheran Theological Seminary for one year and the Westminster Theological Seminary in Westminster, MD for two years. Churches he served as pastor of were at Tipton; Burnt Cabins; Ray’ Hill; Newton Hamilton; Dudley; Gordon; Altoona; Lakemont; Stewartstown; McConnellsburg; Flemington; Williamsport, High Street; Whitneyville, Whitneyville Parish; Altoona, East End; Bigler; and Roseville.
Surviving are his wife, Edith Detwiler Garthoff; two daughters, Mrs. Irene Adams of El Paso TX and Mrs. Karen Wilson of Wellsboro; son David of Wellsboro; two brothers Emory of Bedford and Guy of Vintondale; and two grandchildren. There will be no visitation. A funeral service will be held Saturday, May 14 at 3 p.m. in the Wellsboro United Methodist Church with the Rev. Stephen Englehardt and Dr. Edwin Zeiders, Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Whitneyville Cemetery. The family will provide flowers. Contributions may be made in his memory to the Preacher’s Aid Society, in care of Mr. Harley R. Worthington, 714 Elmira Street, Williamsport, Pa. 17701. Arrangements are by the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Main Street, Wellsboro.
Age 92 of 1287 Pennsylvania Ave, Pine City, formerly of Judson Hill, Pa., Thursday, January 18, 1990. Friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, 1050 Pennsylvania Funeral Home, 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. with the funeral there Monday at 10:30 a.m. Rev. George Evans officiating. Interment Bradford County Memorial Park. She is predeceased by her husband, Walter P. Hewitt, Feb. 15, 1986. Survived by son Kenneth and Dorothy Hewitt of Seminole, FL; daughters, Myrtle Dunkleberger of Roseville, Pa., Grace and Wallace Balmer of Elmira, Genevieve and Vernet McWhorter of Pine City, Beverly and Frank DeWitt of Towanda, Pa. 15 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary of Brooks Flick Post, Troy, Pa. Memorials may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society in Lula’s memory.
Age 71 of RD 3, Columbia Cross Roads, Friday, March 17, 1989 at Troy Community Hospital. Born December 4, 1917, in Coryland, Pa, he was the son of the late William and Rosamond Updike Holton. Gerald worked many years at Remington Rand at Elmira and more recently at Ann Page Corp. in Horseheads for 15 years, retired in 1981. He was also a lifelong farmer. Surviving are his wife, the former Lulu L. White; daughter Sally Ann Howe of Canton; 3 sons, Gerald O. of Sayre, Gary R. of Elmira and Larry of Wyalusing; 9 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Mrs. Charles (Doris B.) Serviss of Ocala, FL, Mrs. Phyllis R. Myers of Horseheads; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Harold and Julia Holton of Millerton and Donald L. and Kathleen Holton of Elmira ; 2 sisters-in-law, Mildred Soule of Lowman, and Mrs. Wayne (Marie) Seymour of Elmira; uncles and aunts, John and Lucy Updike of Fairfax, Va., and Dewey and Ostola Holton of Knoxville, TN, Mrs. Louis W. Holton of Winter Beach, FL; several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Vickery Funeral Home, Troy, Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. where the Funeral and committal services will be held at 8:30 p.m., with the Rev. Sydney J. Kane officiating. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park.
Age 88 of North Port, FL and Mansfield, Pa., February 9, 1990 at his home in Mansfield. Friends are invited to call at the Wilston Funeral Home, 18 N. Main St., Mansfield, Pa. Saturday 5 to 8 p.m. Friendship Lodge #247 F & AM will conduct services there at 7 p.m. Funeral will be held there Sunday at 2:00 p.m. The Rev. Thomas Searfoss officiating. Burial Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Family will provide flowers. Memorial contributions in Mr. Garrison’s memory may be made to the Endowment Fund of the First United Methodist Church, North Academy St., Mansfield, Pa. Survived by 1 son and daughter-in-law K. Benedict & Lois Garrison of Mansfield; 1 daughter and son-in-law Gerald and Anne Calkins of Mansfield; 1 daughter-in-law, Joyce Garrison of Wellsboro, Pa.; 9 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Genevieve Benedict, Sept 13, 1985 and a son Lewis on Dec. 9 1989. Mr. Garrison was born June 6, 1901 in Jobs Corners, Pa., the son of Freeman and Ada French Garrison. He was the retired owner of Garrison’s Men’s Store in Mansfield; a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield; Friendship Lodge #247 F&AM; the Williamsport Consistory and the Wilkes-Barre Shrine Club.
The marriage of Kim Darlene Sample and William Meredith Anderson took place Saturday, Oct. 5 in Park Church, Elmira. The Rev. Jack Ziegler officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William R. Sample of Hammondsport. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William P.Anderson of Millerton. Mary Schrock of Horseheads was matron of honor. Rowena Buffett of Orlando, Fla., was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Donna Sample of Gibsonville, N.C.; Julie Welles of Laurel, Md.; Cindy Kabish of Brockton, Mass; Donna Whitney of Horseheads; Debi Warfe of Elmira; Debra Glover, Coleen Anderson and Cathleen Anderson all of Millerton. Ring bearer was Brandon Hansen of Newark Valley, N.Y. Serving as best men were Randy Baker of Lyndonville, Vt., and Ron Vandermark of Smithfield, R. I. Ushers were Mark Sample of Gibsonville; Ted Sample of Corning; David Warner, Dave Chappell, Steve Draper and Les Brown all of Millerton; Dan Sandore of Elmira and Dave Westlake of Pine City. The reception was held at the Corning Hilton Inn. The bride graduated from Hammondsport High School and the State Agricultural and Technical College at Alfred. She is employed by the Economic Opportunity Program. The bridegroom graduated from Williamson High School and attended Lock Haven (Pa.) State College and Mansfield State College. He is employed by the Elmira Glove House. The couple is living in Mosherville, after returning from a trip to the New England states. (handwritten on article 1985)
Age 78, of Gillett, Pa., Wednesday, March 15, 1989. Friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Friday 7 to 9 p.m. with funeral and committal services there, Saturday at 1 p.m. Rev. Charles Root and Brother John Bedzyk officiating. Interment Gillett Cemetery. She is survived by her children, Burton W. Hall of Gillett, Mary Lou and Gerald Hyslop of Elmira, John E. and Mazie Hall of Wellsburg, Leon A. and Sally Hall of Gillett and Gary L. and Jeanne Andrews of Gillett; several grand and great grandchildren; sister, Hazel Orchard of California; several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Andrews attended the Elmira Christian Center.
Age 88, of RD #1, Mansfield, Pa., Sunday, February 9, 1986 at the Green Home, Wellsboro, Pa. Friends are invited to call at the Kuhl-Wilston Funeral Home, Mansfield, Pa., Tuesday 1 to 4 p.m. Funeral services there Wednesday 1 p.m., the Rev. S. Wade Stewart officiating. Burial Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. She is survived by twin sons, Winfield and Winthrop Stevens, both of Mansfield, Pa.; 2 daughters Mrs. Lester (Marjorie) Colby of Wyoming, N.Y., Mrs. Kenneth (Mary Lynne) Carter of Amhurst, N.Y.; one sister, Eva Omelmon of Corning, N.Y., one grandchild. Mrs. Stevens was born January 3, 1898 in Mansfield, the daughter of Horace and Alice Dotty Hulslander. She was predeceased by her husband Warren, in 1981. She was a school teacher and member of the First Presbyterian Church, Mansfield.
Sheila M. Rasmussen, age 19, of RD 2, Mansfield, died suddenly on Tuesday, June 11, 1985, as the result of injuries received in an automobile accident. She was born Feb. 18, 1966 in Wellsboro. She attended the Roseville Methodist Church. She was a 1984 graduate of Mansfield High School and was employed at Rasmussen’s Nursery at Mansfield. She is survived by her parents, Joseph W. Rasmussen and Mrs. Anna May Hammond, both of Mansfield; stepsisters, Jeana Orr of Wellsboro, Colena Hammond of Virginia, Jaymie Sue Hammond of Mansfield, Genna Leigh Rasmussen of Mansfield; stepbrothers, Joseph Gunnar Rasmussen of Mansfield; stepfather, James Hammond of Mansfield; maternal grandparents, Gladys and Earl Wood of Mansfield; paternal grandparents Gunnar and Mary Rasmussen of Mansfield; stepgrandmother, Mrs. Sara Bump of Horseheads, N.Y., several aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at the Scureman Funeral Home at Mansfield with the Rev. Wyn Green officiating. Burial in Jobs Corners Cemetery.
Age 84, of RD 2, Troy, Pa., Wednesday, October 16, 1985 at home. Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral Home, Troy, Pa. Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Saturday 2 p.m., Rev. Edward Thigpen officiating. Burial Beech Flats Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to charity of one’s choice. Survived by wife, Ada Hurlburt;sons Lewis Hurlburt of Troy, Dennis Hurlburt of RD 1, Troy, and E. E. Sam Hurlburt of RD 3, Troy, DeWayne of Plant City, FL; daughter Hildreth Austic of Canton, Pa.; stepson, Frank Morgan of Clintonville, WI; 20 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-granddaughters. He was member of East Troy United Methodist Church, Troy Senior Citizens; employed with Troy Engine Machine Co. and Troy American Silk Label. Also, he was a retired farmer.
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