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by Joyce M. Tice
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| Reading a series of obituaries from a single
cemetery, as they are presented here, is like reading the multi-generational
history of a community. These people were the local populace at a particular
time. The people buried here knew each other, were neighbors, relatives
and school mates. They attended church together and engaged in "trade"
or business.
All people are listed in alphabetic order by surname at BIRTH. Women identified by a married alias only and for whom a birth surname can not be identified, are listed on the last page for the cemetery's obituaries. Please send in typed obituaries for people buried in our local cemeteries. If possible include name of newspaper and date. Send typed in your email or in attached Word files. Send to Joyce M. Tice (JoyceTice@aol.com) |
McMAHON - ELIZABETH HERROLD
Elizabeth McMahan Herrold, 78, died at her home in Mountain Lake,
Burlington, PA, on February 1, 1994. Betty Herrold was the daughter of
Arthur and Lisle Leonard McMahan of Troy. She graduated from Bucknell University
with a degree in mathematics in 1937. She met her husband, Kenneth
F. Herrold, there and married him in 1941. She also received her
Master of Divinity from Yale University's Sterling Divinity School in 1941.
They lived and worked in New York City, then moved to Ridgewood, NJ in
1959 where they resided until 1992. Mrs. Herrold was a teacher and
administrator in the pre-school program of the YM-YWCA there for more than
15 years, retiring in 1981. She is survived by her husband; a daughter,
Mrs. Carolann Sharp of Alexandria, VA; sons, Dr. Edmund M. Herrold of New
York City, William G. Herrold of Alexandria, VA and John F. Herrold of
New York City; son-in-law and daughters-in-law, Norman F. Sharp, Ms. Ellen
Yamaguchi and Mrs. Loretta S. Herrold; six grandchildren; a sister, Mrs.
Janet Reider of Laporte, IN. Memorial services were held February 4 at
the First Presbyterian Church of Troy with Rev. Debbie Blair and Dr. William
Randolph Sengel of Alexandria, VA officiating and burial to be in Mountain
Lake Cemetery, Mountain Lake, PA. Arrangements were under the direction
of the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy. Memorials may be made to the Guthrie
Hospice, RR 4, Box 60A, Towanda, PA 18848. (TGR, Thursday, February 10,
1994)
MCMAHAN –MRS. ELIZABETH MCMAHAN HERROLD, teacher and administrator in the Ridgewood, N.J. pre-school program of the YM-YWCA for more than 15 years, died at her home in Mountain Lake, Burlington on Feb. 1, 1994. She was 78 years old. The cause of death was cancer and Alzheimer’s disease, her family reported. Betty Herrold was the daughter of Arthur and Lisle Leonard McMahan of Troy. She graduated in 1937 from Bucknell University with a BA degree in mathematics. At Bucknell she was elected to “Who’s Who” and served as president of the Womens Student Government. She attended Yale University’s Sterling Divinity School, from which she received a Master of Divinity degree in 1941. She and Dr. Kenneth F. Herrold of Lewisburg met at Bucknell in 1934 and were married on June 21, 1941. In 1942 the moved to New York City where Betty became assistant secretary of the War Emergency Council, Joint Boards, YM and YWCA. She later served as Student Christian Association adviser in three New York colleges; Brooklyn, Queens and at Hofstra. She also served as executive secretary to the American Mission to Lepers after World War II. In 1959 Mrs. Herrold moved with her family to Ridgewood, N.J., where she and her husband lived until 1992. In 1965 she began teaching at the YM-YWCA Pre-School and eventually became the school’s director, retiring in 1981. She was a member of the West Side Presbyterian Church in Ridgewood, where she was active in the Women’s Guild. She was active in P.E.O. and a member of the Women’s Club of Ridgewood. Mrs. Herrold is survived by her husband and by her daughter, Mrs. Carolann Sharp of Alexandria, VA. And sons, Dr. Edmund M. Herrold of New York City, William G. Herrold of Alexandria, Va., and John F. Herrold of New York City. She is also survived by a son and daughters-in-law, Norman f. Sharp, Ms. Ellen Yamaguchi and Mrs. Loretta S. Herrold and also by her sister, Mrs. Janet Reider of PaPorte, Ind. Betty was especially fond, and proud of her grandchildren; Michael and Christopher Sharp and Cassidy and Dylan Herrold of Alexandria, Va., and Kristin and Emily Herrold of New York City. A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, Troy, Friday, Feb. 4, at 11:30 a.m. with the Rev. Debbie Blair, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, troy and Dr. William Randolph Sengel of Alexandria, Va., officiating. Burial will be in Mountain Lake Cemetery, Mountain Lake, Pa. The family requests that memorials be in the form of contributions to the Guthrie Hospice, RR 3, Box 60A, Towanda, Pa. Arrangements are under the direction of Vickery Funeral Home, Troy, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review.
McNEAL - Hiriam McNeal, 80, of the Bradford County Manor, Troy, PA, diedearly Tuesday morning Jan. 30, 1996. Born Oct. 5, 1915, in Burlington Township, he was a sdone of the late Leroy and Nellie STROPE McNeal. In early years Hiriam was employed by the Madigan Farm in burligton, PA. Surviving are a sister, flossie Brink of Townada RR1. He was predeceased by his father, Leroy McNeal on Jan 1, 1960; his mother Nellie STROPE McNeal on June 24, 1983; his brothers LeRoy McNeal on May 20, 1986, Nathaniel McNeal on Dec. 15, 1980; Leonard McNeal on Jan 16, 1981; a sister Bertha McNeal. The funeral and committal service will be held Thursday, Feb. 1, 1996. at 1 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home 217 York Ave., Townada, with Rev. Kermit Shrawder, pastor of the Burlington United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Mountain Lake Cemetery, Burligton Twonship, PA. There are no calling hours. RHW 31 Jan. 1996.
McNEAL –OCTAVIA MCNEAL ANDRUS, 92, a highly-regarded resident of Towanda RD 3 (Mountain Lake) and widow of Leonard R. Andrus, died late Sunday evening, Sept. 11, 1988 at Memorial Hospital, Towanda. Born Jan. 16, 1896 in Ellenton, Lycoming County, Pa., she was a daughter of Lenson and May Carpenter McNeal. Mrs. Andrus was a 52-year member of Iona Grange No. 272 and the Burlington United Methodist Church. On Oct. 27, 1915, she married Leonard R. Andrus who predeceased her on May 18, 1951. She has made her home with a daughter and son-in-law, Helen and Donald Walborn, for 37 years. Her main interest in life was in her devotion to her home and family and she enjoyed her many flowers. She will fondly be remembered by her grandchildren for her baking of homemade cookies. She was very well-known and possessed a host of friends throughout the area. Surviving are two sons, Harold L. Andrus of Towanda RD 3 and Roy D. Andrus of Columbia Cross Roads; two daughters, Mrs. Donald (Helen) Walborn and Mrs. Kenneth (Dorothy Harris, both of Towanda RD 3; 15 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; also several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sons, Harry and Hugh Andrus, both in 1984. And by a daughter-in-law, D. Ruth Andrus in 1985. The funeral service will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with the Rev. Steven M. Livermore, her pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Mountain Lake Cemetery. The family will receive friends this afternoon from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials may be directed to the Burlington United Methodist Church, in care of Robert Weldy, Burlington, PA in Mrs. Andrus’ memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
WALLACE SHERMAN ‘WALLY’ MCNEAL, 82, of 215 N. Main St., Towanda, died early Monday morning, June 18, 2001, at the Bradford County Manor, West Burlington. Born Nov. 28, 1918, in Pike Township, he was the son of the late Sherman and Teresa Derby McNeal. Wally attended the Towanda Schools, and in early years was employed by John J. Moore’s Flower Shop and Search’s Drug Store in Towanda. On March 15, 1941, he married the former Fran Stoltz, at the first Presbyterian Church in Towanda. Wally was employed by GTE Sylvania in Towanda for 31 years, retiring in 1981. Wally served as former secretary of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge 2191, Towanda, and in prior years was active in Towanda Little League, where he coached for several years. Wally enjoyed his family, bowling, gardening, woodworking and furniture refinishing. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Fran McNeal, at home, children, Janet (Al) Burnett of Taylor, S.C., Cynthia (Gerald) Young of Towanda, Wally McNeal of Franklindale; grandchildren, Elmer Dean Clark of Greenville, S.C., Becky Black of Easley, S.C., Keith Clark of Greenville, S.C., Jason Clark of Atlanta, Lisa L. Young of Towanda, Heidi Jo Young of Burlington, N.C., Stephen Young of Spencer, Mass.; 16 great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Pauline and Frank Welch of Luthers Mills; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his sister, Lena. The family will receive friends today from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, June 20, 2001, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Michael Hughes, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Towanda, officiating. Interment will follow in the Mountain Lake Cemetery, Burlington Township. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Bradford County Humane Society, P.O. Box 179, Ulster, PA, the Towanda Little League, c/o Rose Powers, RR 2 Box 138, Towanda, PA or the First Presbyterian Church, 5 Court St., Towanda, PA in Mr. McNeal’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
MORLEY - Mrs. Ellen E. Ross, age 84, of Burlington, died Thursday, April 6, 1978 at her home. She was born May 9, 1893 in Luthers Mills, the daughter of Joseph and Frances Morley. Mrs. Ross attended school in Luthers Mills and after graduating received her college degree in elementary teaching from Mansfield State College. Upon graduation, she and her mother moved to Grove City where she taught for several years before her marriage to Leigh Ross. She then taught school in Luthers Mills for a number of years. Her husband preceded her in death in January of 1944. She was a lifelong member of the Burlington United Methodist Church and was a 55-year member of the Lady Lynn Rebekah Lodge No. 259 in Burlington. She was also a former member of the Troy Eastern Star. She is survived by a son, Richard Ross of Burlington; daughters, Mrs. Burton (Bertha Ann) Kingsley of Burlington and Mrs. Homer ( Marjorie) Lyon of Troy RD 1; brother, Murray Morley of Grove City; 12 grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; several nieces and nephews. Also surviving is a niece, Mrs. Russell (Frances) Ward of Erie who lived with Mrs. Ross during most of her childhood. The funeral and committal services were held Monday at 11:00 a.m. from the Vickery Funeral Home, Troy, with the Rev. William Barnes officiating. Burial was at Mountain Lake Cemetery.
NORTON - ALMA N. SELLECK
Alma N. Selleck, 78, a life-long resident of Mountain Lake, PA,
died Sunday, May 13, 2001 at home. Born June 23, 1922 in Burlington, PA
she was a daughter of the late Eugene and Frances White Norton. Alma attended
the Luthers Mills and Troy High Schools, graduating in the class of 1940.
In 1942 she married Robert Selleck and they began their married life at
Mountain Lake where they owned and operated Ala-Bob Farm. Alma was
the active owner of Bob's Flower and Gift Shop in Towanda which they purchased
in 1972. Alma won many awards at the state and national level garden club
shows. She was an active member of the Burlington United Methodist
Church. She was a member of Iona Grange, serving in various offices;
Bradford-Sullivan Pomona Grange, serving as past lecturer and home economics
chairman. She was a seventh-degree Granger. Alma was also a member
of the Lady Lynn Rebekah Lodge, serving as past District Deputy of the
Eastern District of Rebekah Lodges of Bradford County. She was past
president of the Towanda Bowling Association and was inducted into the
Bowling Hall of Fame. Alma was a member and past president of the
Garden Club of Towanda and the American Contract Bridge League, attaining
national master. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Robert Selleck,
at home; children, Jean and Dennis Seeley of East Aurora, NY, Robert and
Edith Selleck of Mountain Lake, PA, Jill Selleck of Vickie Riggs of Maplewood,
NJ, Jeffrey and Jenelle Selleck of Mountain Lake; grandchildren, Jodi and
John Ulmer of West Seneca, NY, RaeAnn and Larry Poturalski of East Aurora,
NY, Derek and Justin Selleck of Mountain Lake, Rori, Brody and Keaton Selleck
of Mountain Lake and Richard and Clay Selleck of Maplewood; three great-grandchildren;
brothers and sisters-in-law, Dale and Marguerite Norton of Ulster, PA and
Stuart and Ruth Norton of Ulster; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Doris
and Merle Bacon of Towanda, RR 3; sister-in-law, Bettie Selleck of Wellsburg,
NY; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held
at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home in Towanda on May 17 (11 am) with the
Rev. Jasper Smith and the Rev. William Lusk officiating and interment to
be in Mountain Lake Cemetery, Burlington Twp. Calling hours are at
the funeral home on Wednesday from 5 to 9 pm. (TGR, Thursday, May 17, 2001)
Charles OSWALD May 9, 2003
Charles Raymond Oswald, age 87,
of Sugar Run, PA, died, surrounded by his loving family at home on Friday,
May 9, 2003. He was born in Elkins Park on Jan. 19, 1916, son of the late
Charles and Christine (Wolcott) Oswald. Raymond enjoyed camping,
hunting, was an avid builder and enjoyed spending time with the grandchildren.
He was a veteran of the Navy. Survivors include his children: Edwin
(Diane) Oswald of Burlington, Donald (Glenda) Oswald of Pineville,
MO, Jean (Ralph) Bailets of Sugar Run; brothers, Robert Oswald of Warrington,
Ken Oswald of Lancaster, Richard Oswald of Jim Thorpe; sisters, Melva
Deaves of Philadelphia, Dorothy Brown of New Jersey; eight grandchildren
and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife,
Mary (Woodrow) Oswald; a son, Raymond; sisters, Betty Foran and Ruth Woodrow;
brothers, Edwin, Claire, Al, Nelson and Howard Oswald. Friends called
at the Vickery Funeral Home, Inc., 110 W. Main St., Troy, on Wednesday,
May 14 from 11 a.m. to 12 noon. The funeral was held at the funeral
home at 12 noon immediately following visitation, with the Rev. Charles
Bishop officiating. Interment was in the Mountain Lake Cemetery.
ALYVIA MADISON PARKHURST, infant daughter of Erica Miller and Tracy Parkhurst of Rome RR 1, died Saturday morning, Feb. 21, 2004, at the Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, N.Y. Alvia was born Jan. 29, 2004, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, N.Y. Surviving are her mother, Erica Miller of Rome RR 1; father, Tracy Parkhurst of Stevensville RR 1; maternal grandparents, James and Jodi Miller of Rome RR 1; paternal grandparents, Dawn Parkhurst and James Belcher of Stevensville RR 1; maternal great-grandparents Thomas Hawley Sr. of Nichols, N.Y., Janet Hawley of Rome and Louise Miller of Rome; paternal great-grandparents Betty Swingle of Vernon, Pa., and Rose Belcher of Stevensville RR 1; her paternal great-great-grandmother, Gertrude Hitchcock of Stevensville RR 1; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 11 a.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with Pastor Arnold Johnson of the Wysox Baptist Church officiating. Interment will be in the Mountain Lake Cemetery, Burlington Township. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Neonatal Care Unit, 600 Roe Ave., Elmira, N.Y. 14905, in Alyvia's memory. Contributed by Carol Brotzman. –Towanda Daily Review.
Duane L. PETRUCCI, age 52, of Burlington, PA died on July 16, 1999 at Tkroy Community Hospital, Troy, PA. He was born on July 8, 1947 in Bronx, New York, the son of Domenick (Billie S.) of Burlington, PA and the late Angeliana (Fusco) Petrucci. Duane was proprietor of Sugar Creek Furniture Restoration for 25 years. He was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church, Towanda, PA. Duane was a member of the Towanda Lions Club and the Towanda BPOE #2191. He was also a member of the Towanda Knights of Columbus, the Bradford County Chapter of International Management Council and the Sayre Sons of Italy. Duane was also on the board of directors at Martha Lloyd Community Services in Troy, PA. He restored many historical landmarks throughout the area. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Jayne (Jones) Petrucci of Burlington, PA; sons, Theodore R. (Hattie) Herman of Reading, PA, Marc D. PUtrucci of Burlington, PA; daughter Heather A. Petuccit of Burlington; granddaughters, Cassie and Sophia, both of Reading, PA; sisters, Laurie A. (Chuck) Hartmann of Towanda; nephews, C. Erik (Jennifer) Hartmann of Fairport, NY, Duane “Rob” (Patti) Hartmann of Towanda, PA; nieces, Jennifer C. (Lester) Kingsley of Milan, PA; grandnephew, Kevin Kingsley. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated July 19 at Ss. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church in Towanda with Father Ron J. Hughes as Celebrant and burial to be in Mountain Lake Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy. Memorial contributions may be directed to the charity of one’s choice. “Troy Gazette-Register,” Troy, PA Thursday, July 22, 1999
HENRY R. PIERCE
Henry R. Pierce, 82, of Burlington, died Friday, January 4, 1991 at
the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. He was born January 30, 1908 in Burlington,
the son of H. Wayne and Elsie Whitehead Pierce. He was a graduate of Luthers
Mills and Towanda High School. He was a member of the Burlington
United Methodist Church, 50-year member of the Trojan Masonic Lodge No.
306 F an AM. Repurblican County Committeeman and a former member
of the Troy Lions Club. He was employed with East Smithfield Farms for
44 years. He was a Justic of the Peace for 42 years and was a notary
public for many years. He spent summers at Mountain Lake with his
family. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Margaret Baxter Pierce;
son and daughter-in-law, Dr. William (Baxter) and Barbara Pierce of Batavia,
NY; granddaughters, Mrs. Robert (Laura) Perisse of Detroit, MI and Elizabeth
of San Francisco, CA, Mary Ellen Pierce of Batavia, NY; Jill Marie Pierce
of San Francisco; great-grandson, Nicholas Sage Perisse; sister, Grace
Veltry of Sherwood Rest Home, LeRoy; half sister, Clara Tichenor of Victor,
NY; sister-in-law, Adelaide Pierce of Burlington; several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by sister, Lucy Pierce Williams and brother, Carl Pierce.
Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy on January 12 from
2-5. The Troy Lodge #306 F and AM will hold a memorial service for
their late brother, Henry R. Pierce at the Vickery Funeral Home at 5 pm
Sunday. A private funeral service at the convenience of the family
will be held with the Rev. John Feaster and the Rev. Jasper Smith officiating
and burial to be in Mountain Lake cemetery. Memorials may be made to the
Burlington United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society. (TGR,
Thursday, January 10, 1991)
PIERCE - Miss Mary E. Pierce, 46, of Batavia, N.Y., office manager for Genesee Ear, Nose and Throat in Batavia for 20 years, died unexpectedly Tuesday at her home in Batavia. Mary was born Aug. 16, 1963, in Pensacola, Fla., a daughter of Dr. William B. and Barbara BEZDEK Pierce of Batavia. A 1981 graduate of Batavia High School and a 1985 graduate of Wright State University with a bachelor of fine arts, Mary was an animal lover. She enjoyed traveling, fishing and spending time with her nieces and nephews. Surviving, along with her parents, are: three sisters, Laura (Robert) Perisse of Philadelphia, Pa., Beth Pierce of Kensington, Md. and Jill (Martin) Pierce-Boyd of Boulder, Co.; her nieces and nephews, Sage, Wyatt, Max and Gwyneth Perisse, Sophie, Hank and Eric Meade and Thomas, Kate and Oliver Boyd; an aunt, Arlene Haefling of Oyster Bay; and several cousins. Friends may call on from 4-7 p.m. Friday at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 E. Main St., Batavia. Her services will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday at St. James Episcopal Church, 405 E. Main St., Batavia. Burial will be in Mt. Lake Cemetery, Burlington, Pa. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Genesee County Animal Shelter, 3841 W. Main Street Road, Batavia, NY 14020, or to the Rotary Memorial Foundation, P.O. Box 347, Batavia, NY 14021. 01 October 2009, Towanda Daily Review.
PRUYNE MARY
Hollenback, Mrs. Mary Pruyne-83, Luthers Mills, died last Sunday morning,
February 24, 1946, after a long illness. She was a lifelong resident of
Burlington Township and is survived by seven sons and three daughters including
Mrs. Elsie Ellis, Burlington Twp.
PRUYNE - FAIRBANKS, NELLIE A., Services for Nellie A, Fairbanks, 96, Ulster, formerly of Athens, were held May 16 at Jenkins Funeral Home, Athens, with Rev. H. James Shillabeer officiating. Burial was in Mountain Lake Cemetery. Mrs. Fairbanks died May 14, 1984 at Towanda Memorial Hospital. She was born Oct. 18, 1888 at Mountain Lake, daughter of Royal and Wealtha Strope Pruyne. She was a member of Athens United Methodist Church. Surviving are daughters, Mrs. Paul (Viola) Searfoss andrs. E. Vivian Cooper of Sayre; son, Orlando of Los Alamatos, CA; 19 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. (TGR May 17,1984)
PRUYNE, Wallace C. Sr.
Formerly of Sayre, Pa. Sunday, Sept. 18, 1983 in Alaska. A Memorial
Service will be held Tuesday, Oct. 11, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Edward Hook
of the First Church of God, Sayre, Pa. will officiate at Jenkins Funeral
Home, 111 S. Main St. Athens, Pa. Burial Wednesday, Oct. 12. at 11 a.m.
Mt. Lake Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the charity of your
choice or to the Towanda Memorial Hospital Building Fund.
PRUYNE, Wallace C. Sr.
Age 84 died unexpectedly Sunday. Sept. 18, 1983 at the home of his
daughter in Wasilla, Alaska. Born June 16, 1899, Mountain Lake, PA, son
of Royal D. and Wealthy Strope Pruyne. Resided in Sayre for 32 years and
in Towanda for the past 13 years. He was a for-mer Lehigh and Erie Railroad
employee and was retired from Iron Workers Local #436, Elmira, NY. Predeceased
by his wife Myrtle, a son Philip and a daugh-ter Wanda. He is survived
by three daughters Thelma Alene Pruyne of Sayre, Mrs. Philip Marlene Strange
of Alaska and Mrs. Edward Joyce Satterly of Sayre; five sons Royal (Pete)
of Athens, Wallace C, of Milan, PA, Arden of Seattle, Richard of Ulster
and Dale of Alaska; 21 grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren. Memorial
services will be held at a later date. Jen-kins Funeral Home, Athens PA
in charge of arrangements.
Irene ROGERS Raymond, 88
02/01/2002 Towanda Daily Review
Irene Rogers Raymond, 88, a resident of the Bradford County Manor,
West Burlington, formerly of the Senior Citizens Building, Towanda, and
Rome Township, died Wednesday evening, Jan. 30, 2002, at Memorial Hospital,
Towanda. She was born Oct. 1, 1913, in Smithfield Township, a daughter
of the late Albert and Jennie Scudder Rogers. On June 2, 1931, she married
John T. Raymond, who preceded her in death on March 16, 1985. Irene was
employed by the Independent Telephone Co., West Franklin, for many years.
She enjoyed writing songs and poems, and had a song published, "As I Love
You." Irene also enjoyed crocheting and reading. She is survived by her
daughter, Louise Miller of Towanda; daughter and son-in-law, Gladys and
Norman Babcock, of Litchfield, Pa.; 21 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren;
22 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and
many friends, She was preceded in death by her daughter, Ruth Evans in
1976; grandson, Roger Babcock; granddaughter, Peggy Evans; three sisters,
Florence Raymond, Clara Valery and Ruth Richardson; two brothers, Arthur
and Warren Vogle. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday,
Feb. 2, 2002, the Monroeton United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Ronald
Troup, pastor, officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m.
until the time of the service at the church. Interment will be in the Mountain
Lake Cemetery, Burlington Township. Arrangements are under the direction
of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda.
Richard “Dick” ROSS, 70, of Burlington, PA, died Thursday, December 7, 1995 at his home following a brief illness. Dick was born November 30, 1925 in Burlington, the son of the late Leigh and Ellen Morley Ross. He was in the Army Air Corps as an aviation cadet during World War II. He was a member of the Burlington United Methodist Church, the Towanda American Legion, the Canton Moose Lodge, the Towanda Rod and Gun Club and the Burlington Odd Fellows. He was a Little League coach and owned and operated school buses for the Troy Area School district for 43 years. Mr. Ross is survived by a son, Richard L. Ross of Burlington; daughter, Tammy R. Lewis of Burlington; daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Brian S. Craig of Towanda; grandchildren, Joshua N. Craig, Kelly J. Craig, Sean R. Craig, Collin J. Craig, Ross A. DeLauro, Erin E. DeLauro and Sarah a. Donavan; sisters and brothers-in-law, Bertha Ann (Bert) and Burton Kingsley of Burlington and Marjorie “Pudge” and Homer Lyon of Troy; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy on December 10 with the rev. James Donahoo officiating and burial to be in Mountain Lake Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Bradford County Humane Society, Route 220, Ulster , PA 18850. “Troy Gazette-Register,” Troy, PA Thursday, December 14, 1995
SAXON - Melissa "Missy" Saxon Chenot
April 12, 2002
Melissa "Missy" Saxon Chenot, age 30, wife of Andre P. Chenot of Towanda
RR3, North Towanda Township, PA, died on Friday morning, April 12, 2002
as the result of a motor vehicle accident in North Towanda Township.
Born May 12, 1971 in Sayre, she was a daughter of Joel and Janet Rought
Saxon. Melissa was a graduate of Wyalusing Valley High School, Class of
1989, and was employed by Osram Sylvania in Towanda. Melissa loved children
and was taking home-schooling in preparation for a child day care center.
She enjoyed playing softball and was a pitcher during high school. In later
years she coached Little League and played in adult softball leagues. She
loved the outdoors, family vacations and gardening. She also loved family
gatherings at her home and being with her many friends. Surviving
are her husband, Andre P. Chenot at home; her mother, Janet Rought Saxon
of Towanda; her father, Joel Saxon of Wyalusing; a sister and brother-in-law,
Stacey and David Brown of Camptown; a brother, Michael Saxon and his fiancee,
Kathy Korfmann of Wyalusing; brother, Joel Saxon of Towanda; maternal grandmother,
Elizabeth Rought of Towanda; mother-in-law and father-in-law, LaVaughn
and Charles Chenot, II of Towanda RR3; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law,
Charles, III and Lynne Chenot of New Bloomfield, Catherine Chenot of Rochester,
NY, Charlotte and Douglas Banghart of Roanoke, VA; several nieces, nephews
and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Harry
Rought and grandmother, Marjorie McElwee. The funeral services were
held on Monday, April 15 at 3 p.m. at the North Towanda United Methodist
Church with Pastor A. Michele Somerville officiating. Interment followed
in the Mountain Lake Cemetery, Burlington Township. The family received
friends on Sunday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral
Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, and also on Monday from 2 to 3 p.m. at the
church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions
be made to the McMicken-Chenot Children’s Continuing Education Fund, in
care of Charles Chenot, II, RR3, Box 100, Towanda, PA 18848 in Melissa’s
memory.
SCHILL Kenneth R.
Of Elmira, NY - Was born April 24, 1933 in Burlington, PA, the son
of the late LaVerne and Gladys (Waldron) Schill, died peacefully
on Sunday, November 8, 2009, at St. Joseph's Hospital at the age of 76.
His sister, Marie Fulda and special grandmother, Fanny Waldron predeceased
him. He is survived by his cherished wife, Docia (McCall) with whom he
has spent 54 wonderful years of life and love; beloved children, Lisa Wise
of Newark Valley, NY; Jenifer (Scott) Morgan of Rome, NY; Jared (Michelle)
Schill of Sicklerville, NJ; much-loved grandchildren, Jessica and Kristopher
Wise; Anna, Zachary and Joshua Morgan; Melissa and Madison Schill; adored
great-grandson, James Peterson III; brother, Earnest (Karen) Schill of
Burlington, PA; along with several nieces, nephews and cousins. In 1998,
Kenneth retired from St. Joseph's Hospital as the supervisor of the Atrium
Dinning Hall. For many years he was the production control supervisor at
the former A & P Plant in Horseheads, NY. Kenneth and his beloved Docia
have been involved in antique dealing for several years in the local communities.
Kenneth was a Veteran of the US Air Force proudly serving his country.
He was also a member of the Golden Glow of Christmas Past. Family and friends
are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania
Ave., Elmira/Southport, NY on Wednesday, November 11, 2009, from 2:00 to
4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services honoring Kenneth will
be held there on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Bill Vallet and Reverend
Melanie Cole-Beardslee to officiate. Interment will follow in the Mountain
Lake Cemetery in Burlington, PA. Memorial donations may be directed to
The National Christmas Museum, 3427 Lincoln Highway East Rte. # 30, Paradise,
PA 17562 in his memory. Published in Star-Gazette on November 10,
2009
SCHILL Madeline Marie FLUDA, 64, Columbia Cross Roads, RR 2, PA died Monday, May 3, 1999 at the Troy Community Hospital in Troy, PA. Born November 16, 1934 in Burlington, PA she was a daughter of the late LaVerne P. and Gladys Waldron Schill. “Marie” as she was known by her friends was a graduate of Troy High School Class of 1952. In early years Marie was employed by the leather factory in Troy and the A & P Plant and Westinghouse Corp. in Horseheads and also by the Bradford County Manor. She was later employed by the Bradford County Library in its Bookmobile service to the area. Marie was a member of the West Burlington United Methodist Church and the Troy Christian Council. She also assisted her husband in operation of the Food Pantry in Troy. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, James L. Fulda, at home; a son and daughter-in-law, Brian L. and Jean Fulda of Columbia Cross Roads, PA; a son, Brent M. Fulda of Columbia Cross Roads, PA; grandchildren, Erin and Megan Fulda; step-grandchildren, Kristen Knudsen, Shawn Farrelly and Patricia Farrelly; brothers and sisters-in-law, Kenneth and Docia Schill of Elmira, NY and Ernest and Karen Schill of Burlington, PA; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, LaVerne P. Schill, in 1965 and recently by her mother, Gladys Waldron Schill on March 27, 1999. Funeral services were held May 6 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home in Towanda with the Rev. Mark Brower, pastor of the West Burlington United Methodis Church officiating and interment to be in Mountain Lake Cemetery, Burlington Twp. Pallbearers were Brian Fulda, Fred Coxheadal, Ernest Schill Jr., Doug Young, Bernie Cole and Mike Helton. Memorial contributions may be directed to the west Burlington United Methodist Church, RR 3. Troy Gazette Register
SCOUTEN - Eugene B. Scouten. Mrs. charles K. Post on Saturday received a telegram from Pasadena, calfornia, announcing the death of her only son, Eugene B. Scouten, who died in that city. He was 26 years of age, and left Towanda about three years ago, going to Arizona. He became afflicted with bowel trouble, which developed into tuberculosis of the bowels, and went from Arizona to California hoping to secure relief. It was while under treatment in Passadena that the end came. Deceased will be remembered by many of the yuoung people of Towanda, where he attended school, and where he was held in high regard. A host of friends here and in Burlington township, where he was also well known and esteemed, will regret to learn of his death. His mother and step-father are the only surviving relatives. The body has been shipped from Passadena and is expected to arrive in Towanda one week from today. Announcement of the funeral will be made at a later date. Reva Wagner. Daily Review March 3, 1911
Scouten Funeral services for the late Eugene Scouten, who died in Passadena, Cal., last Saturday and whose remains will arrive in Towanda today, will be held at the Scouten home in Monroeton, Sunday at 12 o'clock and interment will be made in the Mountain Lake cemetery at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Reva Wagner, Daily Review March 11, 1911.
SELLECK – Daniel Selleck, upwards of 90 years old, living alone in the Fairview neighborhood, West Burlington township, was burned to death Wednesday night. The fire started about midnight, presumably in Mr. Selleck’s bedroom, and when neighbors arrived the home was practically in ruins. Little remained of the body. He was the father of Lyman and Mark Selleck and lived alone from choice. TGR 1913
SELLECK - Dr. Ezra Breese Selleck, 97, of Coudersport, PA died Monday, Feb. 18, 1985 at the Leader Nursing Home in Williamsport. Born May 30, 1887 in W. Burlington Township, Bradford County, PA, Dr. Selleck was the son of Edsall J. and Lorrin Breese Selleck. After education in local schools, he graduated from Mansfield Normal School in 1909. For several years he taught in public schools of Bradford and Potter counties. In 1913 he married Katherine E. Lehman of Coudersport, PA, who died in 1965. In 1916 he received the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery from Philadelphia Dental College [now part of Temple University]. From 1916 to 1946, he practiced dentistry in Montoursville and Williamsport. After retiring to Potter County, he again engaged in limited practice from 1952 until 1978. Dr. Selleck is survived by sons, Ronald of Waterloo, NY; Harold of Williamsport; daughter, Mrs. Edward [Louise] Szybist of Williamsport; nine grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral Home, Troy, on Friday from 1-2 p.m. The funeral service will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home at the conclusion of calling hours. The Rev. William Barnes will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Lake Cemetery. The family will provide the flowers.
HOWARD A. SELLECK, 86 of Fairview, PA went home to be with his Lord on Saturday November 4, 2006 at his residence surrounded by his family. Born on December 23, 1919 in Fairview he was the son of the late Herman I. and Mildred (Knowlden) Selleck Allen. Howard was a graduate of Troy High School class of 1937. He was a World War II Army veteran, serving in the 106h Mountain Division as a part of the Ski troops. Howard earned a Bronze Star, Expert Riffle badge, Combat Infantry badge, Good Conduct medal, a Victory medal to name a few. He was a Rural route Carrier for the United States Post Office and delivered mail for the Granville Summit Post Office until retirement in 1972. After retiring from the post office Howard was a custodian of the Granville School. He was Protestant by faith, was a 50-year member of the Rural Letter Carriers Association and was a member of the Troy V.F.W. Post 8675. Howard’s family was everything to him. They include his children: Dale H. (Beverly) Selleck, Fairview, PA, Imogene R. (Bruce) McNeal, Yoe, PA; Mary Ellen (George) Henderson, Yoe, Debra S. (Dennis) Welch and Gail (David) Mattocks all of East Troy; 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Richard M. Selleck, DeBary, FL; sisters, Lorrin M. Rathbun, Troy, Lillian Weisbrod, Lutz, FL; several nieces and nephews and dear friend Elsie Crane of Burlington, PA. Memorial contributions in his name may be made to Guthrie Hospice, RR 1 Box 154, Towanda, PA. Family and friends are welcome to call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday November 8 and again from 12 to 1 p.m. on Thursday November 9 at the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home Inc., 110 West Main Street, Troy. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Nov. 9 at the funeral home with Rev. Judith P. Hulslander officiating. Burial will follow the service in Mountain Lake Cemetery with military honors given by the Troy V.F.W. Post 8675. –Canton Independent Sentinel
SELLECK - MABLE BROWN
Mable Brown, 88, of New Paltz, NY, and formerly of Burlington,
PA, died Friday, November 20, 1992 following a lengthy illness. Born June
6, 1904 in Burlington, she was the daughter of Marki and Hattie Parkhurst
Selleck. She was married to Rodney Brown who predeceased her in 1957.
She was a homemaker. She is survived by a son, Charles Brown of Ocala,
FL; a daughter, Rhea Wattles of New Paltz, NY, a brother, Lloyd Selleck
of Punta Gorda, FL; two sisters, Mrs. George Ward of Towanda and Mrs. William
Jennings of Monroeton; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several
nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral services were held November 23 at
the Mountain Lake Cemetery, Burlington with the Rev. Jack Feaster officiating.
Arrangements were by the Pine Funeral Home Inc. in New Paltz. (TGR, Thursday,
November 26, 1992)
SELLECK - Robert A. "Bob" Selleck Sr., 85, a well-known, life-long
resident of Mountain Lake, Burlington Township, Pa., died Friday evening,
December 29, 2006, at his home. Born Aug. 22, 1921, in Burlington Township,
Pa., he was the son of the late Martin A. Selleck and Myrtle Smith Selleck.
"Bob," as he was known by his family and many friends, attended the Luthers
Mills School and was a graduate of Troy High School class of 1939. On June
23, 1942, he married the former Alma Norton in Burlington, Pa. They began
their married life at Mountain Lake, where they owned and operated the
Ala-Bob Farm for many years. He was preceded in death by his loving wife
of 58 years, Alma, on May 13, 2001. Bob was a member of the Burlington
United Methodist Church, Burlington IOOF Lodge, Iona Grange and Bradford-Sullivan
Pomona Grange and was a Seventh Degree Granger. He was a Past President
of the Troy Area School Board and formerly served as a school board director
for the Luthers Mills and Troy Area schools. Bob was also a former director
of the ASCS and the Grange Mutual Fire Insurance Co. He loved spending
time with his family and friends, hunting, antique cars and playing cards.
He was an avid bowler in earlier years and was a member of the Towanda
Bowling Association. Surviving are: his children, Jean Seeley and her husband,
Dennis Seeley, of East Aurora, N.Y., Robert A. Selleck Jr. and his wife,
Edith Selleck, of Mountain Lake, Jill Selleck and Vickie Riggs of Maplewood,
N.J., and Jeffrey Selleck and his wife, Jenelle Selleck, of Mountain Lake;
grandchildren, Jodi Ulmer and her husband, John Ulmer, of West Seneca,
N.Y., RaeAnn Poturalski and her husband, Larry Poturalski, of East Aurora,
N.Y., Derek Selleck of Mountain Lake, Justin Selleck and his wife, Joslyn
Selleck, of Fort Wayne, Ind., Rori, Brody and Keaton Selleck of Mountain
Lake, and Richard and Clay Selleck of Maplewood, N.J.; great-grandchildren,
D.J. Ulmer of West Seneca, and Craig and Emma Poturalski of East Aurora;
a sister and brother-in-law, Doris and Merle Bacon of Towanda RR 3; brothers-in-law
and sisters-in-law Dale and Marguerite Norton of Ulster and Stuart and
Ruth Norton of Ulster; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and his good
friend, Donald "Jake" Walborn of Mountain Lake. In addition to his parents
and wife he was preceded in death by his brother, Raymond Selleck. The
family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2,
at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. The funeral
service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with the
Rev. Jasper Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Mountain Lake
Cemetery, Burlington Township. The family suggests that memorial contributions
may be directed to the Mountain Lake Cemetery Association, RR 3, Box 186,
Towanda, Pa. 18848, in Robert A. Selleck Sr.'s memory.
Published in the Daily Review on 1/2/2007.
SHERIDAN, LESLIE T. SR. Private services will be held for Leslie Thomas Sheridan Sr., 62, of Towanda, Burlington Twp., and interment will be at Mountain Lake Cemetery. Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Mr. Sheridan died Feb. 20, 1984 at the Veteran’s Adm. Medical Ctr., Wilkes-Barre. He was born May 16, 1921 in Sayre, son of Thomas Henry and Essa Bunnell Sheridan. He was a WWII veteran, having served with the U.S. Army. He was a former employee of Empire Bldrs., Niagara Falls, NY, and State Aggregates, Wysox. He was a member of Towanda American Legion Post 42 and a life member of Disabled Veterans of America. He is survived by his wife Emeline; sons, Leslie T. Sheridan Jr. of Mansfield, Frederick A. of Wysox, John H. of Breeseport, NY, David W. and Charles N., at home; daughter, Mrs. James (Patricia Ann) House, Monroetown; 11 grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. (TGR Feb.23, 1984)
DAVID E. SHRIMP, 58 of Mountain Lake, RR 3, Towanda, Pa., died
Wednesday morning, Aug. 2, 2006, at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital,
Philadelphia, Pa. Born Dec. 2, 1947, in Sayre, Pa., he was the son
of Leona E. Johnson Dunn and the late Vernon W. “Jimmy” Shrimp. David
was a graduate of Towanda Area High School, Class of 1966, and was a veteran
of the Vietnam War having served in the U.S. Army. Following completion
of his military service, David was employed first by E.I. DuPont, in Towanda
and was later employed at the Bradford County Manor, in West Burlington
Township, for 11 years. He was subsequently employed by GTE Sylvania,
in Towanda, which later became Osram, Sylvania, for 15 years, until his
retirement on June 1, 2004. David was a Civil War enthusiast and
enjoyed participating with Moody’s Howitzer re-enactment group, of which
he was a member for many years. David also enjoyed studying local and Civil
War history. He was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Towanda;
American Legion Post No. 154, Elmira Heights, N.Y.; and Viet Nam Veterans
of America Chapter No. 803, Elmira, N.Y. He was a certificated member
of the chapter’s honor guard detail.
Surviving are; his wife, Joan Walborn Shrimp, at home; his mother,
Leona E. Dunn of Colonial Towers, Towanda; his children, Kimberly A. Thetga
and her husband, Mark Thetga, of Towanda, David E. Shrimp, who is serving
with the U.S. Air Force, and his wife, Diana Shrimp; stepchildren, Nicole
Case and her husband, Greg Case, of Troy, Pa., Alyson Dalia of Philadelphia,
Pa., and Brandon Dalia of Trexlertown, Pa.; a grandson and two step-granddaughters,
Becca and Courtney Case of Troy; his sisters, Judy Burgess and her husband,
Keith Burgess, of Towanda RR 5, and Shari Hunsinger of Wilkes-Barre, Pa.;
his father-in-law, Donald “Jake” Walborn of Mt. Lake, Pa.; his sister-in-law
and brother-in-law, Beverly and Louis Smith of Pine City, N.Y.; several
aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; and his faithful companions,
Max and Molly. He as preceded in death by a son, Michael “Mickey”
Shrimp, on June 5, 2003; his father; Vernon W. “Jimmy” Shrimp, on Aug.
23, 1990; and by an infant brother, Ronald Eugene Shrimp. The funeral
and committal service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7, at the Maryott-Bowen
Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with the Rev. Thomas Geiger, pastor
of the Assembly of God Church, Towanda, officiating. Members of the
Viet Nam Veterans of America Post No. 803, Elmira, N.Y., and American Legion
Post No. 154, Elmira Heights, N.Y., will accord full military honors Monday
afternoon at the funeral home. Interment will be held later in the
Mountain Lake Cemetery, Burlington Township, Pa. The family will
receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Sunday and also from noon to 1 p.m.
on Monday at the funeral home. The family requests that memorial
contributions be directed to the Viet Nam Veterans of America Chapter 803,
P.O. Box 3161, Elmira, N.Y. in David E. Shrimp’s memory. –Towanda
Daily Review
LYLE C. SHULTS
Lyle C. "Corky" Shults, 60, of 143 Third St., Sayre, died Wednesday
evening, November 25, 1992, at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Born
May 26, 1932 in Powell, he was a son of Pauline Stalford Shults and the
late Frank L. Shults. Lyle attend the Powell and Troy schools. He
was an over-the-road truck driver for many years with the BCCHF. Lyle was
active for many years playing baseball and played on the Calkins Baseball
Team. Lyle was a talented musician and played in various country bands.
Surviving are: his wife: Julia Shults, at home; his mother: Pauline
Stalford Shults of the Chemung View Apartments, Athens; two sons and daughters-in-law;
Scott and Kimberly of Spencer, NY, and Todd and Kerrie, serving in the
US Army as a paratrooper in Anchorage, AK; a daughter and son-in-law, Wendy
Jo and Bruce of Montour Falls, NY; a very special grandson: Michael Thomas
Reynolds; and a friend who was like a son, C.J. McLean of Big Flats, NY.
He is also survived by children Larry Shults, Linda Parker, Paula Vail,
Willie Shults, Mark Shults, Ralph Shults and Shannon Shults; an uncle;
Malcolm Stalford of Milan; a cousin, Dorothy Duford of Milan; his mother
and father-in-law: Merlin and Emma Wren of Athens; two brothers-in-law
and two sisters-in-law; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and
several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by: two brothers:
Patrick W. Shults in 1979, and Frank G. Shults in 1980 and his father:
Frank L. Shults in 1984. Funeral services were held at the Maryott-Bowen
Funeral Home, Towanda, PA with Mr. Harold Brown officiating and interment
to be at Mountain Lake Cemetery. The family requests that memorials be
directed to the Bradford Unit of the American Cancer Society, 413 Main
St., Athens, PA 18810, in Lyle C. Shults' memory. (TGR, Thursday, December
3, 1992)
SLATER – Clark Slater died at his home in Burlington borough, Sunday morning, October 25, following a stroke of apoplexy, from which he never rallied. He is survived by a wife and four sons: Wallace W. of West Burlington, George E. of Mac (?), Daniel S. of Athens, Roa E. of Wallace, Idaho. The funeral was held Wednesday at 1 o’clock at the hose and 1:30 at the M.E. Church in Burlington. Interment was in the Mt. Lake Cemetery
Glenn E. SLATER, 65, of Towanda RR 3, Burlington Township, PA, died Tuesday, June 20, 1995 at memorial Hospital, Towanda, Born November 23, 1929 in Towanda, he was a son of the late Earl D. and Lura Alexander Slater. Glenn attended the Luthers Mills and troy schools and in early years was employed by several area farms. He was later employed as a truck driver and worked for Burlington and West Burlington townships for many years. He also served as a school bus driver for the Towanda and troy school districts for eight years. Glenn was a volunteer delivery man for the Meals on Wheels program in Towanda and was a member of the Bradford County Old Timers Association, Tioga County early Days and the Chemung Valley Old Timers Association. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Fox Slater; children and their spouses, Glenda L. Slater of troy, Glenn R. and Sheila Slater of Cayuta, NY, Paul W. and Lou Ann Slater of Canton, Delores E. and Larry Brownsberger of Abilene, TX, carol M. Allen and Randy Lattimer of Spring Lake, PA and Robin A. Clifford H., Duane E., Sara E. and Liston E. Slater, all at home; six grandchildren and two step-grandchildren; two step-great-granddaughters; brothers and sisters-n-law, George and Sharon Slater and E. warwin and Iona Slater, all of Burlington; a brother, Ronald Slater of Armenia Mountain; a sister, Ellen Sandor of Wyalusing; a sister and brother-in-law, Wilma and Leon Barone of Elmira Heights, NY; a special aunt, Bertha Slater Isbell of Towanda RR 1; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; close friends, Clara and Walter Irons and family of Athens, Mary Slater of Troy and Rex and Mary Strange of Milan. He was preceded in death by his first wife, the former Iona Brink; and a brother, Philip Slater. Funeral services were held at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home in Towanda on June 23 with the Rev. Kermit Schrawder officiating and interment to be in the Mt. Lake Cemetery, Burlington Township, PA.
Monroe Enterprise - March 8, 1913
Mrs. Adelia SMITH Walborn, wife of Peter Walborn, died at her
home on Canton Avenue at 6 o’clock Friday morning, following a brief illness
with pneumonia. Deceased was 78 years of age and is survived by her
husband, four sons - Frank of Burlington Township and Clarence, George
and Seymour of Monroeton, and one daughter - Mrs. Harriet French of Athens.
Two brothers - William Smith of West Burlington and Seymour Smith of Burlington,
also survive her. Funeral services will be held at her late home
on Sunday at 1 o’clock. Interment in Mountain Lake Cemetery.
SMITH - SELLECK, MYRTLE M. Services for Myrtle M. Selleck, 84, of Mountain Lake, Towanda, were held Feb. 24 from Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home with Rev. William Barnes and Rev. Jasper Smith officiating. Interment was in Mountain Lake Cemetery. Mrs. Selleck died Feb. 21, 1984 at ther home. She was born Sept. 16, 1899 in Franklin Twp., daughter of Frank and Roszilla Merring Smith. She was a member of Iona Grange for over 69 years and Lady Lynne Rebecca Lodge. She served on the board of elections in Burlington Twp. For many years and was judge of elections. She was a member of Burlington United Methodist Church. Her survivors include sons, Robert of Towanda and Raymond of Wellsburg, NY; daughter, Mrs. Merle (Doris) Bacon, Towanda; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brothers, Merton Smith of Towanda and Mahlon Smith of Conklin, NY;
THOMAS H. SOULSBY JR., 62 well known resident of Wysox RR 2 went
home to be with the Lord Sunday, Jan. 26, 2003 at Memorial Hospital, Towanda.
Born Dec. 7, 1940 in Elmira, N.Y. he was the son of Betty Johnson
Little and the late Thomas H. Soulsby Sr. Thomas was employed by
the Dibble Sawmill in Monroeton, Johnson and Heeman Stone Quarry and he
also worked in the coal mines in Dushore. He attended the Christian
and Missionary Alliance Church in Monroeton. Thomas enjoyed hunting
and fishing. Surviving are his wife of 24 years, Nellie Strope Soulsby
at home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Robin and Dennis Manuel of New
Albany, Dawn and Mark Bailey of Luthers Mills; three sons and daughters-in-law,
James and Rose Harkness Jr. of Bluefield, W.Va., Robert and Tammy Harkness
of Durrell, John and Chastity Harkness of North Orwell; 16 grandchildren,
four great-grandchildren; his mother, Betty Little of Florida; a sister,
Denis Newman of Freeland, Pa.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.
There will be no calling hours. Burial will be in Mountain Lake Cemetery,
Burlington Township. Arrangements are under the direction of the
Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda. –Towanda Daily Review
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