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by Joyce M. Tice October 2005 Also Called St. Peter's Cemetery
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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. |
Richard E. ALLEN, 75, of RD#7, Wellsboro, died Thursday, Oct. 15, 1987 at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. Mr. Allen was born Sept. 12, 1912 in Delmar Township, the son of Ivan and Chloe Boyce Allen. He was a retired employee of the Commonwealth Bank, Wellsboro. Mr. Allen was a member of the St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church. An army veteran of World War II, he was a member of the Wellsboro Odd Fellows Lodge, charter member of the Wellsboro Moose Lodge, member of the Canyon Square Dance Club and the Grand Canyon Camper’s Club. Surviving are his wife, Rose Spencer Allen; two sons, Jesse of RD #6, Wellsboro, and Michael of Kissimmee, Fla.; four daughters, Mrs. Clayton (Phyllis) Ives, Jr., RD # 2, Wellsboro, Mrs. Ernest (Mary Lou) Campbell, Marana, Ariz., Mrs. Jerry (Sharon) Henry and Vickie Bowen, both of RD # 7, Wellsboro; sister, Mrs. Mary Evans, RD#3, Wellsboro; brother, Robert I. Allen, Mansfield; two half sisters, Mrs. Christine Zuchowski, Wellsboro and Mrs. Janet Burt, Mansfield; 28 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Allen was preceded in death by two grandsons, Jerry (Max) Henry in 1986 and Harry Allen Campbell in 1960. The Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Peter’s Church. The Rev. Paul Mullen, his pastor, officiated. Burial was in St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were in charge of the Tussey- Mosher Funeral Home.
MILTON J. BONK
Milton Joseph Bonk, age 40, of 71 Central Ave., Wellsboro, was
pronounced dead on arrival at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital
following an apparent heart attack suffered at work at the Dresser Manufacturing
Co. on Monday, January 15, 1973. A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated
Thursday at 10 am in St. Peter's Church. Msgr. John J. O'Brien will
be celebrant. Recitation of the Rosary was held Wednesday evening
at the Spink funeral home followed by Moose Memorial services at 8:15 pm.
Burial was in St. Peter's Cemetery. Mr. Bonk is survived by wife, Mrs.
Mary Lou Bonk; two daughters Judi and Julie; sons, Michael and Martin,
all at home; sisters, Mrs. Helen McMillen of Bradenton, Fla., Mrs. Henry
(Joan) Stepp and Mrs. Waltrass Hein, both of Sunbury. He was a member of
St. Peter's Church; Knights of Columbus Council No. 4493; L.O.O.M. No.
1147 and the Tyoga Country Club. Mr. Bonk was born in Sunbury, Pa., August
25, 1932 a son of Joseph and Nellie Yarski Bonk. He was married in
Salamanca, NY May 14, 1957 to the former Mary Lou Clark.
DR. WILLIAM S. BUTLER
Dies at Wellsboro Following Stroke
Funeral services for Dr. William S. Butler, age 62, were held at St.
Peter's Catholic Church in Wellsboro on Saturday morning. Msgr. John
J. O'Brien, now pastor of St. Joseph's Catholic Church at Scranton, formerly
Wellsboro pastor officiated at the funeral and burial which followed in
the Church cemetery. Dr. Butler died at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial
Hospital on Wednesday, September 19, 1973 after suffering a stroke at his
home the previous Monday. He was born in Wellsboro on April 30, 1911 a
son of Rock and Eleanor Sullivan Butler. He had been a staff physician
at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital since the hospital was opened
in 1943. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church. He was a
graduate of Georgetown University, Washington, DC and a graduate of Georgetown
University Medical School. Dr. Butler began his practice here in 1938.
He was a member of the Tioga County Medical Society and the Pennsylvania
Medical Society. A veteran of World War II, he served as a captain with
the Medical Corps. He was a member of the Earle Champaign American
Legion Post. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. Surviving
are his wife, Dr. Anne K. Butler; a daughter, Mrs. William Kerns, of Williamsboro,
NJ.; three sons, William S. Jr., of San Antonio, Texas, and Michael J.
and Terence C., both of Wellsboro; two grandchildren. Dr. Butler will be
greatly missed by a host of friends. Even though he was partially
disabled by a stroke suffered a number of years ago, he managed to remain
fairly active and retained a sense of humor as well as his old friends.
His wife, also a Medical Doctor, has been actively engaged in the practice
of medical for many years.
CAMPBELL – Harry Allen Campbell, two-month-old son of Ernest P. and Mary Lou Allen Campbell, of Big Springs, Texas, died Wednesday, July 13, 1960. He was born May 3, 1960. Besides his parents, the infant is survived by a brother, Ernest Jr.; maternal grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Allen of Wellsboro RD2; and paternal grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. LeRoy Button of Wellsboro. Funeral services were held at 139 Main Street, the Rev. Edward T. Liptock officiating, Burial was in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Wellsboro. – Wellsboro Agitator, 21 July 1960, p.3
CARR -
HELEN COOLIDGE
Helen Carr Coolidge, 104, of Queen St., Wellsboro, died Thursday, Nov.
11 at home. She was the wife of the late George W. Coolidge who died Feb.
21, 1977. Born April 15, 1900 in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of Charles
H. and Mary Rogers Carr. She was a graduate of the Wellsboro Area School
District; a homemaker and member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Wellsboro.
Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Betty (John) Frazier, Jane (Norman)
Johnson, Marian Coolidge, all of Wellsboro; five grandchildren, M. Timothy
Frazier, Michele Frazier, Kathleen Shull, Mary Ann Bienko, David Johnson;
ten great grandchildren, (Tim) M. Frazier, John S. Frazier, Lauren Shull,
Nicholas Bienko, Amanda Bienko, Kyle Johnson, Danielle Johnson, Ashley
Johnson, Christopher Normandeau, and Matthew Normandeau. Friends and family
were invited to Helen's Life Celebration on Sunday, Nov. 14 at Tussey-Mosher
Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home," Wellsboro. A Rosary was held at
the funeral home. Mass was held Monday, Nov. 15 at St. Peter's Catholic
Church, Central Ave., Wellsboro, with Rev. John Albosta officiating. Burial
was made in St. Peter's Calvary Cemetery, Wellsboro. If desired, memorials
may be made in her memory to North Central Sight Services, 910 Memorial
Ave., Williamsport, Pa. 17701 or to St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery, in care
of Betty Frazier, P.O. Box 774, Wellsboro, Pa. 16901.
Tribute to Helen CARR Coolidge, April 15, 1900 – Nov. 11, 2004
Buried in St. Peter’s Calvary Cemetery Wellsboro
The Mansfield Gazette, 17 Nov. 2004, p.6A
The Life and Times of Helen C. Coolidge
By Betty C. Frazier (daughter of Helen Coolidge) For over 80 of her
104 years, the voice of our beloved mother resounded throughout the walls
of 17 Queen St. until her Creator called her home. She was the heart of
four generations. Her extended family grew to include friends of all ages,
especially the caring aides and nurses who shared tender moments in that
home during the twilight years to soothe the afflictions of Father Time.
Mother loved and was loved by all who knew her. She was the longest living
and last member of her Coolidge generation. Life took her from walking
the muddy streets of Main Street to witnessing man walk on the moon.
She was a living treasure trove of historical events both personal and
worldwide. A great storyteller, she shared them to the delight of her listeners.
Losing two siblings before age ten, she became an only child. Her cat became
her daily companion. Dressing it up and wheeling it about, the unhappy
pet would “skitter” away leaving her in tears. During World War I she named
her cat Liberty as a salute to the Liberty War Bonds. She was among
the throngs of people at the Charleston Street train depot the day the
Doughboys left. My father (George Coolidge) among them, they did not meet
until he returned home, Their honeymoon trip was in a Model T to Galeton.
Death ended their 55 years of marriage in 1977. How she loved trains.
She beamed when she was a Mother’s Day guest on Tioga Central Railroad
accompanied by several great grandchildren. Thanks to Rich Stoving for
salvaging the waiting shelter she occupied in Stokesdale for her trips
to visit her Wellsboro cousins. It is now a part of the Tioga Central railroad
complex. Mother knew about “shuttles” long before flying in space.
Tatting was done by a tiny gadget called a “shuttle” and her hands flew
creating this lacy work. Like many of those who have already gone
before her and some still around, a stop at the Candy Kitchen was the highlight
of a trop to town, sipping sodas while visiting with Mike and Gus Zarvis
and Leola. Mother’s spring fling was spring housecleaning,
before all today’s conveniences, when everything in the house took a beating
after being hauled outside – a family tradition long lost. She loved it.
Living in a three-generation family, she was the Angel of Mercy for neighbors
and families near and far, from everything to new birth to death’s door
and everything in between. Never a joiner, she was one of the first “volunteers”
before the word became popular. Generous to a fault, sending cards
was one of her many good deeds regardless of the occasion and until a couple
of weeks before her death she was preparing a Christmas list. Blind for
nearly 40 years and nearly stone deaf, she spent hours in prayer for loved
ones and friends. We can never recall Mother being ill. It could be said
she died of “old age in good health”. One of her last pleasures
was hearing the ringing of the old bell from St. Peter’s when it was rung
on the 125th anniversary at St. Peter’s present church, where it was recently
place. Recorded for her benefit, she beamed and said, “isn’t that amazing?”
Registered a Democrat, having voted in every election since women got the
vote, she studied the candidates carefully and voted for whom she felt
was the best. When things didn’t go like they should in Washington, she
was angry enough to write and tell them what she thought. The
list is endless but one more item. She recalled getting into trouble with
her teacher in one of her lower grades when she got caught sewing doll
clothes for a friend. “To think today they are teaching sewing in school.
I was born many years too soon.” Mother was the resource of
many of my “Reflections”.
CATELLIER – Friends and parishioners are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Wellsboro at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 21 for former communicant, Ferdinand Catellier, 84. Burial of remains will follow at St. Peter’s Catholic Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Catellier’s death occurred on Jan. 28, 2007 in the Virginia Medical Center, Salem, VA. A funeral mass was held Jan. 30 at his church, The Resurrection Catholic Church, Moneta, VA. Born May 8, 1922 in Indiana, he was a son of Reo Joseph Catellier and Cecelia Steigerwald Meserve. A veteran of World War II, Ferd served in the Merchant Marines as a radio officer. He was a supervisor for Corning Class in Bradford for 15 years. He then owned Sportsman Outfitters, a gun shop in Bradford. During this time he founded the “Blue and Gray” muzzleloading accessories products. After his retirement from the gun shop in 1980, he and his wife, Wellsboro native, Elizabeth [Betty] Eberenz, moved to Wellsboro, where they were both active in St. Peter’s Church, Betty as church organist and Ferd as Eucharist Minister, a leader in the R.I.A. program and parish groundskeeper. In later years they spent summers in Wellsboro and winters in Florida. From 1998 until his death they were residents of Goodview, VA. During his Virginia residency, Ferd was a volunteer at Booker T. Washington Memorial Park where he received recognition for his vegetable garden. Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Betty; two sons, Matthew of Mansfield, Mark of Gardiner, Mont.; one daughter, Kathleen Felix of Charlotte, NC; three granddaughters; one great grandchild; and one sister, Sister Elaine Catellier, Maryland Heights, MO. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Moneta Library, PO Box 775, Moneta, VA 24121, to attention: Diana – Mansfield Gazette, 18 July 2007
Heil B. COCHRAN, 81 years, of RD#1, Wellsboro, died Saturday Feb. 18, 1989 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. Born July 7, 1907 in Liberty, he was the son of Burr and Rosella Pequignot Cochran. Mr Cochran was a retired employee at the former Taytons Trucking Co., Wellsboro. Surviving are his wife Loretta Patt Cochran; two daughters, Wahneta Keck, of RD#4, Wellsboro and Rose Stager, of RD#3, Wellsboro; a son James, of Wellsboro; a brother, George , of Wellsboro; 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held Monday at 11 a.m. in St. Peter's Catholic Church with the Rev. Paul Mullen officiating. Burial was made in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to St. Peter's Catholic Church Building Fund. Arrangements were made by the Tussey Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro.
COONEY
Cooney, Billy Joe age 5 years, of R.D. 2, Wellsboro, October 28, 1977
at the Arnot-Ogden Hospital, Elmira as the result of an automobile accident,
Friends may call at the Tussey Funeral Home, Sunday 7 to 9. Mass of Angels
will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at the St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Wellsboro.
Rev. Thomas J. Hannigan officiating. Burial in the St. Peter’s Catholic
Cemetery. Recitation of Prayers will be held Sunday at 8:15 p.m. at the
funeral home. He is survived by his parents Michael and Sandra Young Cooney
of F.D. 2, Wellsboro; one sister, Tammy Cooney at home; maternal grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. George Young, of Morris, Pa.; paternal grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. John Cooney, of Wellsboro; great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Russell
Fowler of Morris, Pa.; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Billy was born
August 19, 1972 in Wellsboro and was a communicant of St. Peter’s Catholic
Church, Wellsboro. He attended the kindergarten class of Charlott Lappla
Elementary School in Wellsboro.
COONEY John P.
Age 88, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Saturday, September 20, 2008. He
was born on December 9, 1919 in Wellsboro, a son of the late Francis and
Mildred (English) Cooney. John was the devoted husband of 66 years to Virginia
(Wilcox) Cooney. He was a WWII veteran serving with the US Army. Mr. Cooney
was retired from Corning Glass, Wellsboro, PA. He was a member of St. Peter's
Catholic Church, Wellsboro, PA, and the VFW, Wellsboro, PA. He is survived
by his wife, Virginia; sons and daughters-in-law, Jack Cooney of Wellsboro,
PA, Michael and Marceil Cooney of Wellsboro, PA, Tim and Benie Jo Cooney
of Wellsboro, PA, Chris and Sally Cooney of Athens, PA, Chad Cooney of
Waverly, NY; daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Curt Cole of Middlebury Center,
PA; sister, Patricia Williams of Pittsburgh, PA; 16 grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren. John was predeceased by a grandson, Billy Joe Cooney.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2008
at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Wellsboro, PA with the Rev.
Bryan B. Wright officiating. Interment will be in St. Peter's Catholic
Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc.,
Wellsboro, PA.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 9/23/2008
ANDREW CUNNINGHAM
Andrew J. Cunningham, 53, of Cherry Flats died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2000, Geisinger
Medical Center, Danville, as a result of injuries sustained in a
motorcycle accident near Renovo on Oct. 27, 2000. Born Aug. 28, 1947, in
Philadelphia, he was the son of Henrietta Anderson Cunningham and
the late Thomas J. Cunningham. He was the husband of Doris "Pete" Propheta
Cunningham, whom he married July 25, 1980. He was a resident of the
Tioga County area for 22 years. He received his associate's degree
from Corning Community College in 1998 and was technical/manager for NuKabe
Inc., Wellsboro. He was a member of the Holy Child Roman Catholic Church,
Mansfield. He was a lifelong member of the NRA, enjoyed hunting, was a
member of the Lambs Creek Hunting Club, and enjoyed his work as an
engineer. Surviving are his wife, Doris "Pete" Cunningham; mother, Henrietta
Cunningham of Norwood; three daughters, Samantha, Amanda and Rebecca Cunningham,
all of Cherry Flats; two brothers, Thomas Cunningham of Missoula,
Mont., and Michael Cunningham of Rutledge; six sisters, Patricia Yax
of Boise, Idaho, Henrietta Keenan of West Chester, Delphine McManus of
Ridley, Terry Reed of Eagle Bend, Minn., Ann Franco of Phoenixville and
Kathleen McMahon of Philadelphia; and aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Calling hours were held Friday, Nov. 10, at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home,
Wellsboro. Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Holy Child
Roman Catholic Church, Mansfield, with the Rev. Louis Kaminski officiating.
Burial was made at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery, Wellsboro. Memorial donations
may be made to the Lambs Creek Sportsman Club, Mansfield.
DITTENHOFFER Margaret "Maggie"
Wellsboro Agitator – December 16, 1931
Mrs. Margaret Dittenhoffer Yessa, aged 93 years, of Wellsboro, died
at the home of her daughter at Antrim at 5:30 o’clock last Friday afternoon.
She was the widow of Stephen Yessa, who died April 19, 1931, aged 110 years.
Mrs. Yessa was born in Germany, June 7, 1838, and spent most of her life
in this country. She had resided in Wellsboro over half a century.
Mrs. Yessa is survived by five children, Mrs. George Plumley, of Antrim;
Mrs. Alice Schimpf, of Charleston; Andrew and Stephen Yessa, of Wellsboro
and Mrs. Margaret Boyce, of Wellsboro. The funeral was held
Monday; burial in St. Peter’s cemetery at Wellsboro.
DONNELLY - PATRICIA D. FRANKS
Patricia Donnelly Franks, 74, of Mainesburg, diedTuesday, Feb.
17, 2004 at the Green Home in Wellsboro. She was the daughter of the late
John and Elizabeth Donnelly. Following her graduation from high school
she began working and remained focused on her immediate family. She was
very active with the Catholic Church, a faith that enabled her and the
family to cope with difficult decisions and went over the span of her life.
Patricia was an avid gardener and animal lover; she saw the beauty in everything
and the purpose that God had meant for things to be while her eon earth.
She enjoyed reading as a whole, engrossing herself in history and keeping
current with political affairs. Patricia was a totally giving person, achieving
her bachelor of arts degree from Mansfield University, where after raising
her own children, she worked both with children and adults who were handicapped.
She had dedicated her life to learning and following the Christian model,
giving and caring to others more so that she would to herself. Patricia
has touched many lives over the span of 75 years and leaves behind those
who knew, loved and cared for her. She will be laid to rest having been
placed on earth as God's servant, achieving His purpose and completing
her task as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Surviving are her husband,
Robert; son, John (Diana) Vernon of Bath, Mich.; daughter, Cathleen Vernon
of Mechanicsburg; grandchildren, Giovanni and Erica Vernon of Bath, Mich.,
and John Thomas of Mechanicsburg. The family received friends on Thursday,
Feb. 19 at the Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield. A Mass of Christian Burial
was celebrated on Friday, Feb. 20 at Holy Child Catholic Church, Mansfield.
Celebrant was Father Albert Leonard. Interment will be made at St. Peter's
Catholic Cemetery.
FRANSSEN - MRS. WM. F. WHITE
Mrs. Anna Margaret Franssen White, aged 28 years, wife
of Dr. William F. White, of Wellsboro, died at her home on Queen street
about 8 o'clock last Friday morning, after a short illness of pneumonia
following influenza. Everything that medical science and skill could
do for Mrs. White was done, but without avail. She was born in Newark,
NJ, Jan. 21, 1890, daughter of Girard and Susan Quickles Franssen, her
father being a native of Holland and her mother a native of Belgium.
Mrs. White was a graduate of the Newark, NJ, High School and a graduate
nurse from the Memorial hospital at Newark. She is survived by her
husband and infant son, by her mother, one brother, John, and six sisters,
Mrs. E. Dienst, of Hoboken, NJ.; Mrs. E. Klass, Mrs. O. Stickle and Susan,
Edna and Clara Franssen, of Newark, NJ. Mrs. White had made many friends
during her residence in Wellsboro, since her marriage, on May 9, 1917,
and her untimely death is deeply mourned by all who knew her. A woman
of beautiful character and most lovable disposition, her loss will be keenly
felt by a wide circle of acquaintances. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon,
Rev. Father Golden officiating; interment in St. Peter's cemetery.
The pallbearers were: Dr. J.G. Webster, Ennis Jackson, Harry Phillips,
G. Mason Owlett, Esq., and Carl and Jesse Sticklin. "We have lost a good
friend today." Thus spoke my husband after our dear friend Anna Franssen
White had passed to the great beyond. So I was led to muse upon the
noble character of this beautiful girl. Generous to a fault, open
hearted and friendly by nature, she won for herself, even in the short
time she was with us a host of devoted friends. She was always ready
with a word of sympathy for those in trouble or of advice to those in doubt,
winning the love and admiration of all who knew her. This same unselfishness
was shown in her devotion to her home which she loved. No sacrifice
was too great for the comfort and welfare of her husband and little son,
in whom her heart was centered. Her good-natured hospitable ways
made her home the scene of many happy gatherings. But though her
heart and hands seemed full with these nearer interests, yet was she never
too occupied to nurse a friend in illness, nor to assist her physician
husband in his practice, which she did so ably and cheerfully. And
now this happy useful life is ended, and surrounded with beautiful flowers,
brought by her loved ones as tokens of their love and esteem, and in the
presence of those nearest and dearest to her, she has been laid to rest.
And we who remain can but cherish the memory of a true friend, loyal wife
and devoted mother." The foregoing tribute was written by a personal
friend of the deceased. (The Agitator: Wellsboro, PA, Wednesday, October
30, 1918)
FRAZIER John A.
82, of 51 Grant Street, Wellsboro, died unexpectedly Thursday, July
3, at his home. Born November 22, 1926 at Liberty, PA, the son of John
A. and Susan Maneval Frazier. A graduate of Liberty High School, he and
his father both enlisted in the U.S. Navy, Word War II, the same day. He
served on the USS Clinton in the Pacific just prior to the bombing of Hiroshima
and attends the ship's annual reunions. A retired Wellsboro Postmaster,
he also held the same position in the Galeton Post Office following employment
with H.W. Taynton Co., upon discharge from the U.S. Navy. He was presently
on the staff of the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home. A member of St. Peter's
Catholic Church, he had served as lector and choir member; the Holy Name
Society, and the original St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery Committee; Past
Commander of American Legion Post #84; former member of Wellsboro Men's
Chorus; a Little League manager; American Red Cross; member of the Kate
Smith Commemorative Society and a member of the NRA, National Wild Turkey
Federation. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Betty Coolidge Frazier;
son, Michael Timothy Frazier, and daughter-in-law, Diana, all of Wellsboro;
daughter, Michele T. Frazier, Fulton, NY; grandsons, Timothy Frazier, wife
Renee, of Wellsboro; John Frazier and fiancée, Missy McDonough,
both of Conshohocken, PA; Christopher Normandeau and Matthew Normandeau,
both of New York City; sisters, Margaret Brion, husband, Leonard, of Carlisle;
and Jean Henrikson, husband Harry, of DuBois; nieces, nephews and cousins;
sisters-in-law, Marian Coolidge and Jane Johnson, both of Wellsboro, PA.
Friends and family are invited to John's Life Celebration on Sunday, July
6, 2008 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration
Home," 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. A Rosary Service will follow at
8:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, July 7, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.
at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Central Avenue, Wellsboro, PA. Burial in
St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery. Donations may be made to St. Peter's Catholic
Cemetery or American Red Cross. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 7/4/2008.
GALLAGHER - Wellsboro Gazette, Thursday, 9 December 1915,
p.4
Mrs. Luke (Anna) Tunney, of Elmira, a former resident of this borough,
died at her home in that city last Sunday afternoon (5 Dec. 1915). She
is survived by one daughter and a son----- Miss Anna Mabel Tunney and James
Leo Tunney, both of Elmira. Mrs. Tunney resided in this borough for several
years, coming here with her family from Morris. Mr. Tunney was engaged
in the hotel business at Morris for many years. The funeral will be held
in Elmira this morning and the remains will be brought here for burial
in the Catholic cemetery (Calvary Cemetery).
GILBERT
RONALD I. Age 52, of Campbell, NY died unexpectedly at his home. Ronnie
was born on September 13, 1949 in Wellsboro, PA a son of William and Genevieve
Gilbert. He was a self-employed logger, a hunter and a fisherman and enjoyed
his family and friends. Ronnie is survived by; his brothers Fredrick W.
Gilbert of Galeton, PA and Michael T. Gilbert of Tioga, PA, a sister and
brother-in-law Linda and Donald West of Wellsboro, PA, a special nephew
Harry and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. He was preceded
in death by; his parents, two brothers David and Leonard Gilbert. A private
graveside service will be held at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery in Wellsboro,
Pa on Monday, December 17, 2001 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Albert Leonard of
Holy Child Catholic Church in Mansfield. Services are under the direction
of the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments,
P.C. 637 S. Main Street Mansfield, PA 16933. Memorial contributions may
be made to the Campbell Fire Dept., Church St, Campbell, NY 14821.
JERZAK - Irene J. Whiting, 90 of Wellsboro, died Monday, Feb. 9, 2009, at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. She was born March 2, 1918, the daughter of the late Stephen S. and Helen Matuszak Jerzak. She was the wife of William Whiting, who were married in 1957.They adored each other throughout their life of marriage until his passing in 1971. Irene was employed at Corning Glass Company and a member of St. Peters Catholic Church of Wellsboro. She is survived by a sister, Berneda Skolny of Morris Run; nieces, Sylvia Yost of Morris Run, Francesca Troutman of Williamsport, nephew, Stephen Skolny of Morris Run and several great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Lucille Isbon and also by a niece, Micheline Skolny. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Peters Catholic Church on Friday, Feb. 13, at 10 a.m. Interment will be at St. Peters Catholic Cemetery. Friends will be received at the church Friday from 9 until 10 a.m. Arrangements are being handled by Freeberg Funeral Home, Blossburg. - Mansfield Gazette, Feb. 11, 2009
JOHNSON Adelia E. “Delia”
Wellsboro Agitator - April 22, 1908
--Mrs. Delia E. Kizer died at her home in Farmington recently, aged
44 years. She is survived by her husband, Leon Kizer; four children,
Mrs. Eliza Sutton, of Knoxville; Mrs. Lena Everett, of Austinburg; Cecil
and David, of Farmington; her father, Henry Johnson, of Campbell; four
brothers and four sisters, Mrs. Josephine E. Ure, of Kansas; Mrs. Martha
Franklin, of Hornell; Mrs. Frances Lattin, of Atlanta; Mrs. Martha Dates,
of Elmira; George Johnson, of Andover; Ross, of Ulysses; James Johnson,
at Elmira, and John Johnson, of Michigan.
KAUFMANN Donald C.
Age 80, of Shumway Hill Road, Wellsboro, PA, formerly of Boonsboro,
MD, died April 6, 2007 in Maryland. He was the husband of the late Evelyn
Kaufmann who died August 17, 2006. Donald was born October 7, 1926 in Queens,
NY, the son of the late Jacob John and Estelle Kubic Kaufmann. He was a
high school graduate of Brooklyn Polytechnical Institute College and a
graduate of the RCA Institute of Technology, NYC. He was a retired electrical
engineer for NASA at Goddard Spaceflight Center. He was a member of St.
Peter's Catholic Church in Wellsboro and the American Legion. Donald was
a Marine Corps Veteran serving during World War II, Pacific Theatre. Surviving
are nine children, Caye (Franco) Ciabattoni, North East, MD, Don (Uli)
Kaufmann, Spokane, WA, Dennis (Valerie) Kaufmann, Hagerstown, MD, Jeanette
Kaufmann (Richard Noonan), Hollywood, MD, Michael (Kim) Kaufmann, Mansfield,
PA, Beth Ann Kendle, Hagerstown, MD, Bernadette Kaufmann (Vernon Simmons),
Frederick, MD, Douglas (Angie) Kaufmann, Wytheville, VA, and Paul (Ellie)
Kaufmann, Wexford, PA. He was predeceased by a brother, John Kaufmann.
Friends and family are invited to Donald's Life Celebration on Tuesday,
April 10, 2007, from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church,
Central Avenue, Wellsboro, PA. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at
10:00 a.m. with Rev. Shane Kirby officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter's
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his memory to St.
Peter's Catholic Church, 38 Central Avenue, Wellsboro, PA 16901, or Seasons
Hospice, 133 N. Bridge Street, Elkton, MD 21921. Arrangements by Tussey-Mosher
Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA.
KECK - EVELYN K. ENGLISH
Evelyn Keck English, 83, of Franklinton, N.C., died Monday, Nov. 13, 2000,
at the Rex Healthcare Hospital in Raleigh, N.C. She lived many
years in Wellsboro, where she retired from Corning Glass and much
enjoyed her summers at the family cottage on Keuka Lake. Preceding
her in death were her son, Richard H. English; one sister, Myra Rathbun;
and one brother, Elton Keck. Surviving are her husband of 66 years, Richard
English; two daughters and son-in-law, Sandy and Craig Sladkey of
Franklinton, N.C., and Carole Seitz ofHarrisburg; one sister, June Dunham
of Odessa, N.Y.; one brother, Carlton Keck of Wellsboro; many grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A memorial mass will be
held at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Wellsboro at a later date.
Arrangements are being handled by Carpenter's Funeral Home, Corning, N.Y.*
KRAMER Robert L. Age 69, of Elk Run Road, Gaines, PA, died August 8, 2006 at The Green Home in Wellsboro. He was the husband of Janice M. Hinkle Kramer whom he married April 15, 1961. Robert was born December 15, 1936 in Perkasie, PA, the son of the late Harvey and Amelia Dise Kramer. He was a graduate of Pennridge High School and was a self-employed concrete worker. Robert was a member of St. Andrews Lutheran Church, Perkasie, PA, Director of the Grand Canyon Snowmobile Club and the Black Forest Snowmobile Club, member of the Wan-a-buck Hunting Club, and a U.S. Army Veteran. Surviving are his wife, Janice; daughter, Donna (Greg) Usavage, Green Lane, PA; son, Todd (Lexy) Kramer, Palm Coast, Florida; four grandchildren, Allison, Melissa, Samantha and Alyssa; brothers, Frank and Harold Kramer; sisters, Dorothy (Wilson) Kresge, Marie Wilt and Ruth (Paul) Gruver. He was predeceased by a sister, Pearl Ott. Friends and relatives are invited to Robert's Life Celebration on Thursday, August 10, 2006, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. An additional viewing will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2006, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Hilltown, PA. Funeral to follow at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Jim Heckman officiating. Burial in St. Peter's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Hilltown, PA.
LUNDGREN ARTHUR L.
The Wellsboro Gazette - Wednesday, 29 Apr 1987, p. 12
Arthur L. Lundgren, age 74 of RD #3, Wellsboro, died Wednesday, April
29, 1987 at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. He was born July
16, 1912 in Wellsboro the son of Swan and Elizabeth Peterson Lundgren.
He was a retired mechanic at Corning Glass Works, Wellsboro Division with
40 years of service. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church. He
is survived by his wife, Margaret Topf Lundgren, daughter Mrs. Donna Wilcox
of Lawrenceville, step-son, William Burgett of RD #6, Wellsboro, two grandchildren,
three step grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mass of Christian
Burial will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church
with Rev. Paul Mullen officiating. Burial St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home at Wellsboro Thursday
7 to 9 p.m. The Rosary will be held Thursday at 8 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
[Submitter's note: Arthur Lundgren m. 1st Naomi Grace Kane, b. 06 Mar 1913,
d. 23 Jul 1956, bur. Wellsboro Cemetery].
MARKOWICZ Joseph Lawrence Age 91, of Wellsboro, PA, died Thursday, February 17, 2005, at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital at Wellsboro, PA. Born May 18, 1913 in Antrim, PA, he was the son of Kazmier and Alice Tarsowicz Markowicz.He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church of Wellsboro. Joe saw an amazing span of technical change in his life. He delivered bottled milk each morning with a horse and wagon before going to school. He worked on farms for the Tarzowicz family, Dr. Eaton and the Bert Williams Dairy farm. He became a well-known and respected mechanic when cars replaced horses, working for gas stations owned by Clyde Bailey, Ernie Fowler, and both James and Elwood Broughton. Joe also worked for Borden's Milk Plant, Corning Glass Works, Calderhead Greenhouse, and Bellingers Greenhouse, where he grew flowers and delivered them in Wellsboro and Elmira. He was also one of Wellsboro's best-known historians. He could tell you the history of every home, family, and business in Wellsboro from the 1920's until the present. Joe was a very devoted family man, husband, and father. He loved the outdoors, was an avid walker, and was well known for planting immaculate gardens, with flowers and vegetables of all types. He also grew many varieties of fruit trees. He was an excellent fire tender, and after retirement was known for his daily walk from his home on Pearl Street to the Shabloski Welding Shop, where he tended the fire while visiting and keeping up on the daily news. Survivors include his wife, Beverly Smith Markowicz, of whom he was married to since September 16, 1953, and they would have celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary this year; two sons, Joseph E. Markowicz of Peterbaugh, New Hampshire, and Karl E. Markowicz of Wellsboro, PA; sister, Constance Drake of Shinglehouse, PA; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were three brothers, Frank, John, and Charles Markowicz; and four sisters, Alice Markowicz, Agatha Bartlett, Cecelia Van Gorden, and Lenora Day. Friends may call at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home," 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, on Tuesday, February 22, 2005, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Funeral services to follow with his Pastor, the Rev. Joseph Manarchuck, and a Special Family Friend, Lyle Hinman, officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery. Memorial Donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.
MEKOS - Bernard (Bob) Mekos, 83, of Plank Road, Morris, died Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2008 at his home. He was the husband of Mary Harman Mekos whom he married Aug. 3, 1957. Bob was born at home on June 3, 1925, the son of the late Mark Francis and Blanch Wojcik Mekos. He had worked for Carson Construction, retiring in 1987. Bob was a member of the Morris Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Surviving are his wife, Mary; daughters, Marie (Roger) Mitschele of Greentown, Shirley (Gerald) Broughton of Morris, Linda (Ronald) Thurston of Postmills, Vt.; son, Mark Mekos (fiancee, Tina) of Morris; six grandchildren, Jason, Adam, Ryan, Vanessa, Shawn and Cody. He is survived by a twin sister, Bernice Greven of Elmira, N.Y.; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a son, Michael Patrick Mekos. Friends and family are invited to Bob's Life Celebration on Friday, Sept. 12 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home", 139 Main St., Wellsboro. A Prayer Service will be held at 11 a.m. with Father James P. Dougher officiating. Burial in St Peter's Catholic Cemetery, Wellsboro. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Morris Ambulance or Wellsboro Hospice, Laurel Health
EDWARD J. MERTES SR.
Edward J. Mertes Sr., 73, of Cogan Station RD 2, died at 11:02
am., Wednesday, March 28, 1973, in the Divine Providence Hospital in Williamsport.
He was retired after having been self-employed in a heating and plumbing
business for many years. Mr. Mertes was born in Pittsburgh on Dec. 23,
1899, a son of Nicholas and Ida Adler Mertes. He was a member of St. Peter's
Catholic Church, Wellsboro. Mr. Mertes was a third degree number of the
Knights of Columbus Council 366. Surviving are his wife, the former Pearl
A. Wittmer; six sons, Edward J. Jr., James A. and Michael, all of Williamsport,
Louis N., of Wellsboro, John H., of Los Angeles, Calif., and William V.,
of Elyria, Ohio; two daughters, Mrs. Anna Mowery, of Cogan Station RD 2,
and Mrs. Lois Rose Ropp, of Troy Run; four brothers, Frank Mertes, of Brunswick,
Ohio, John Mertes, of Cleveland, Ohio, Joseph Mertes, of Baltimore, Md.,
and C.C. Mertes, of Salem, NC; a sister, Mrs. Rose McCullen, of Pittsburgh,
31 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The funeral was held Saturday
in the church with Msgr. John J. O'Brien, his pastor, officiating.
Burial was in the church cemetery.
METARKO Elizabeth H. Patt
WELLSBORO — Elizabeth Helen “Betty” Patt, 62, of 38 Fischler St. died
Thursday,
April 1, 1999, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. She and her
husband, George P. Patt, observed their 38th wedding anniversary Aug. 20.
She was employed as a clerk by the Tioga County Department of Public Assistance
for 26 years and had worked for Attorney John Christ as a legal secretary.
She was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church and a former member of
its Altar and Rosary Guilds. She graduated from Wellsboro High School in
1956. Born Feb. 23, 1937, in Fallbrook, she was a daughter of Peter N.
and Nancy Anna Wasil Metarko. Surviving, besides her husband, are three
daughters, Theresa Ann Fassett and Sharon Jo Bair, both of Wellsboro, and
Janette M. Rawson of Harrogate, England; three sisters, Kathryn Holford
of Brick, N.J., Pauline Bailey of Roanoke, Va., and Mae Siderio of Willow
Grove; four brothers, Robert and Frederick Metarko, both of Wellsboro,
Peter Metarko of Pensacola, Fla., and Gary Metarko of Perkasie; and six
grandchil¬dren, Gregory and Justin Fas¬sett, Adam Rawson, Steven,
Nathan and Evan Bair. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at
10 a.m. Monday in the church, Central Avenue, with the Rev. Michael J.
Sullivan officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Friends
may call at Tussey-Mosher’s, 139 Main St., from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
MONTE – James D. Monte, 81, of Morris, diedSaturday, May 20, 2006 at the Ashton Health Care Center in Athens. He was the husband of the late Agnes Gross with whom he shared 54 years of marriage. James was born in Bristol, the son of the late Alessandro and Quintalina Piccari Monti. James moved to Morris from Bristol in 1976 to focus on farming, which he did for 20 years. Prior to moving to Morris, James was a self-employed contractor in Bristol. He was a member of St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church of Wellsboro and in his spare time he enjoyed woodworking and gardening. James is survived by a son, James V. (Sally) Monte of Morris; two daughters, Helene Monte of Langhorne, Rosemary Geyer of Morris; brother, Peter Monti of Medford, NJ; sister, Mary Manzo of Levittown; three grandchildren, Michael Geyer, Lee and Laurie Monte, all of Morris. He was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Heidi Geyer, Lindsay Phillips; two brothers, Anthony and Lawrence Monte; and a sister, Asunta Plebani. Relatives and friends were invited to James’ Life Celebration Mass today, Wednesday, May 24 at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, Wellsboro. Interment was made at the St. Peter’s Catholic Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, 38 Central Ave., Wellsboro, PA 16901. – The Mansfield Gazette, 24 May 2006, p.6A
MOSHER - Donald J. Mosher, 78, of Dillsburg, diedSaturday, May 3, 2008 at Manor Care Health Services, Camp Hill. He was born March 6, 1930 in Blossburg, the son of the late Delos and Margurite (Van Order) Mosher. Donald was the widower of Mary L. Mosher. He was a retired manager for A & P and the Super Duper Grocery Stores in Wellsboro. Donald attended the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Mechanicsburg and was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Wellsboro. He is survived by his wife, Gloria J. (Jackson) Mosher; two sons, Jack Mosher, Fla., Paul Mosher of Va.; two daughters, Marie Kastigar of Ohio, Linda Green of Calif.; three step-sons, David Jelliff, Tim Jelliff and Marty Jelliff all of Pennsylvania; three step-daughters, Debbie Mitstifer, Brenda Teed, and Holly LeBarron all of Pennsylvania. He also leaves behind 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Monday, May 12, at 10 a.m. in the Dillsburg Brethren in Christ Church, 18 East Harrisburg St., Dillsburg with the Revs. Ryan Brown and James Poole officiating. Burial will take place in the St. Peters Catholic Church Cemetery, Wellsboro. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society-PA Division, Attn: Memorial and Honor Gifts, P.O. Box 897, Hershey, Pa. 17033. - Mansfield Gazette, 7 May 2008
PETTORINI - DEFILIPPO
Elizabeth E. Of Wellsboro PA Age 71 of Lincoln Street died June 27,
2000 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. She was the
wife of Joseph D. DeFilippo, Sr., whom she married February 3, 1951. She
was born March 12, 1929 in Croton-on-Hudson NY, the daughter
of the late Louis and Louisa Scalzo Pettorini. She was a graduate
of Croton-on Hudson High School, "1947". She was a homemaker, former telephone
operator and private secretary, and was a well known local amateur
artist. She was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Wellsboro PA,
member and chairman of the Docens and Past President and Treasurer of the
Wellsboro Art Club, Wellsboro PA. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
Surviving other than her husband are daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and
Clayton Owlett of Wellsboro; sons and daughter-in-law, Joseph D. DeFilippo,
Jr. of Cerritos CA and Robert L. and Lisa DeFilippo of Harrison
City PA; sister, Edith Pettorini of Croton-on-Hudson NY; 4 grandchildren,
Justin and Jason Owlett and Mathew and Nicholas DeFilippo. She
was preceded in death by sisters, Victoria Harrison, Adele Pettorini and
Anna Merritt; and by a brother, Joseph Pettorini. There will be no
visitation. A Private Family Mass will be held at St. Peter's Catholic
Church with Rev. Michael J. Sullivan officiating. Burial in St. Peter's
Catholic Cemetery. Family will provide flowers. If desired, Memorials
may be sent to St. Peter's Catholic Church, Central Avenue, Wellsboro
PA 16901, or to the Wellsboro Art Center, 134 Main Street, Wellsboro PA
16901. Arrangements by Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro
PA.
PLUMLEY - George Alvah Plumley, age 89, of Mansfield, formerly of Wellsboro, died Friday, January 3, 1958. He was a communicant of Holy Child Church, Mansfield. Surviving are daughters, Mrs. Clara Dickinson of Wellsboro, Mrs. Maurice Smith of Mansfield, and Mrs. John Wilson of Corning; 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Requiem High Mass was at Holy child Church at 9:30 a.m. Monday, the Rev. Martin a. Roche officiating. Burial was in St. Peter's [Calvary] Cemetery, Wellsboro. The recitation of the Rosary was at the Shaw & Robena Funeral Home Sunday evening at 8 p.m.- Mansfield Advertiser, Jan. 1958
RANDALL - JONES, Marietta A.
Age 72, of Grant Street, Wellsboro, PA, died February 28, 2009 at Soldiers
and Sailors Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late James Jones.
Marietta was born August 24, 1936 in Wellsboro, PA, the daughter of the
late William and Lillian Marie Murray Randall. She was a graduate of Wellsboro
High School and had been a Nurse's Aid for Broad Acres Nursing Home for
several years. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and enjoyed her family.
Not only did she and her husband raise six sons but many others, cousins,
nieces and nephews. She also enjoyed baking, knitting, camping, gardening,
canning, but most of all her family. At reunions she will be well missed.
Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, James T. (Kelly) Jones, Jr. of
Harrisburg, PA, Linford Jones and fiancee, Diona Williamson of Pittsburgh,
PA, Michael Jones, Reseda, CA, Gerald Jones of Wellsboro, Gerard (Penny)
Jones of Elmira, NY, and Lyle Jones and fiancee, Nicole Jimenez; brother,
Linford Randall, Sr. and wife, Doris, Wellsboro, PA; sisters, Blanche VanAlstyne
Brandon of Geneva, NY, Edith Kibler and husband, Gardner, Wellsboro, PA,
and Marie Brunson of Woodbridge, VA; 16 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren;
and many nieces and nephews. Marietta was a member of St. Peter's Catholic
Church. Friends and family are invited to Marietta's Life Celebration on
Thursday, March 5, 2009, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at St. Peter's Catholic
Church Parish Center, Central Avenue, Wellsboro, PA. Mass of Christian
Burial on Friday, March 6, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at the church. Burial in
St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be made in her
memory to St. Peter's Catholic Church, 38 Central Avenue, Wellsboro, PA
16901. Arrangements by Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration
Home", 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 3/4/2009
MARK ALLEN SAUNDERS
Mark Allen Saunders, 3 months old son of Stephen and Nancy Saunders
of RD 3, Mansfield died on Monday, October 2, 1972 at the Robert Packer
Hospital at Sayre. Besides his parents other survivors include: paternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Merton Saunders of Mansfield; maternal grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Sweely of Tioga; great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley
Patt of Mansfield, Mrs. Cora Sweely of Millerton and Mrs. Angie Hughes
of Nelson; and several aunts and uncles. Mass of the Angels was celebrated
Wednesday morning at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Wellsboro with the
Very Rev. John J. O'Brien, celebrant. Rev. John Shypulefski conducted
the committal services at St. Peter's Cemetery.
Mark Allen Saunders, three months old, of RD 3 Mansfield, Monday, October 2, 1972, at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Friends are invited to call at the Tussey Funeral Home Tuesday evening 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of the Angels will be celebrated Wednesday morning 11 a.m. in St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Very Rev. John J. O’Brien, celebrant and Rev. John Shypulefski. Burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Survived by parents, Stephen and Nancy Saunders of RD 3 Mansfield; paternal grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. Merton Saunders of RD 3 Mansfield; maternal gransparents, Mr. And Mrs. Leigh Sweely of Tioga, PA; great-grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. Stanley Patt of Mansfield, Mrs. Cora Sweely of Millerton, PA and Mrs. Angie Hughes of Nelson, PA; several aunts and uncles.
MERTON W. SAUNDERS
Merton W. Saunders, 63, of Mansfield RD 3, died Friday, Jan.
12, 1973, in the Williamsport Hospital. The son of William and Flora Gleason
Saunders, he was born Feb. 9, 1909, in Wellsboro. He was owner and operator
of the Valley View Motel, Mansfield. Mr. Saunders was a retired employe
of the Corning Glass Works, Wellsboro, with 30 years of service. He was
a member of the Holy Child Catholic Church, Mansfield. Surviving are his
wife, the former Theresa Patt Saunders; a daughter, Mrs. William Gitchell,
of Wellsboro RD 6; a son, Stephen A., of Mansfield RD 3; two sisters, Mrs.
Georgia Buck, of Wellsboro, and Mrs. Clara Schriner, of Morris, and 10
grandchildren. The funeral was held on Monday in St. Peter's Catholic Church,
Wellsboro. Burial was in the church cemetery. The Rev. F. Allan
Conlan, his pastor, and the Rev. Msgr. John J. O'Brien, pastor of St. Peter's,
officiated.
SCHMITT - HOLDSWORTH
Frances J. Age 92, of Wellsboro, PA, died November 5, 2005. She was
born March 14, 1913 in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of the late Frank
and Susan Phenegar Schmitt. Surviving are son and daughter-in-law, Walter
and Lynn Holdsworth, Clearwater, FL; one grandson, Jim Holdsworth. Friends
and family are invited to France's Life Celebration on Wednesday, November
9, 2005, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Tussey Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main
St., Wellsboro, PA. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, November
10, 2005, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Central Ave., Wellsboro.
Burial in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery.
SHABLOSKI, Stanley F. age 75 of Airport Road, Wellsboro, PA diedTuesday, January 18, 2005, at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. He was the husband of Marge A. Campbell Shabloski who he married July 4, 1970 . Stan was born March 20, 1929 in Wellsboro, PA, to Joseph and Angeline Fermenick Shabloski. He owned and operated Shabloski’s Ready Mix Cement and Welding and was a Patz dealer for over 40 years. Memberships include St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, the Canyon Pilots Association and BMW Motorcycle Club. In his spare time, Stan enjoyed 4-wheeling, hunting, fishing, and had a passion for restoring antique vehicles. In addition to his wife, Marge, survivors include two daughters, Sylvia (Wayne) Smith and Sandy (Tom) Smith; and one son Jeff Keltz; grandchildren, Eric, Jessica, Brad, Jerred, and Nicole; great-grandchildren, Anthony and Dakota; two sisters, Martha (Alvin) Huck, and Margaret (Duane) Cobb; one brother, Joseph (Lola) Shabloski; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Michael (Roberta) and Jerome (Sydna) Shabloski. Friends and relatives are invited to Stan’s Life Celebration on Friday, January 21, 2005 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm and on Saturday from 10:00 to 11:00 am at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. Services will be held at the funeral home on Saturday at 11:00 am with Father Joseph Manarchuck and Pastor Robin Baer officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery. The family will provide flowers. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the charity of your choice.
SHIMONSKI –MRS. PAULINE ELIZABETH SHIMONSKI DOBBS, 75, of Wellsboro R.D. 7, died Saturday night, Dec. 7, 1940. She was born in Poland. She leaves her husband, George Dobbs; three daughters, Mrs. Mary E. Wilson, Delmar Township, Mrs. Andrew Schultz, Wellsboro, and Miss Henrietta Dobbs at home; two sons, James at home, and William, Geneva; two brothers, Frank Shimonski, Clarendon, Pa., and Charles Shimonski, Blossburg; 18 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The funeral was held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Peter’s Church, Wellsboro. The Rev. Maurice Hughes officiated. Burial was in St. Peter’s Cemetery. –Elmira Star-Gazette 12/10/1940
SMITH, Maurice W. (SRGP 78794)
Age 94 of Mansfield, PA died Saturday, September 28, 2002 at Soldier
and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro, PA. He was the husband of Catherine
E. (Plumley) Smith for 73 years. Maurice was born on July 30, 1908 in Tioga
Co., PA a son of Clarence and Mary Smith. He retired from Johnson’s Truck
Line after 36 years of service. Maurice is survived by his wife, two sons
and daughters-in-law, Basil and Marilyn Smith of Lawrenceville, PA , Philip
and Joan Smith of Salisbury, MD; a daughter and son-in-law, Frances and
Bernard Walizer of Michigan City, IN; 15 grandchildren and several great
grandchildren. A son Robert M. Smith, a daughter Phyllis Pointeck, and
a grandson, Martin Lane Ayers preceded him in death. Friends are invited
to call on Tuesday, October 1, 2002 from 6 to 8 PM at the Jacquelyn A.
Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC 637 S. Main St.
Mansfield, PA. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday,
October 2, 2002 at 10:00 AM at Holy Child Catholic Church 242 S. Main St.,
Mansfield, PA with the Rev. Albert Leonard as celebrant. Burial will be
in St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery, Wellsboro
SPENCER –ROSE S. ALLEN, 80 of Wellsboro RR 7 died Sunday, March 22, 1998 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. Her husband, Richard E. Allen died Oct. 15, 1987. She was a retired employee of J.J. Newberry Co. She was a member of Women of the Moose and Veterans of Foreign Wars ladies auxiliary and a former volunteer for the Wellsboro Food Pantry. She graduated from Wellsboro High School in 1935. She enjoyed bowling, camping and square dancing. A member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, she was active in church activities including the RENEW Group and St. Peter’s Closet. Born Jan. 14, 1918 in Delmar Township, she was a daughter of J. Clyde and Louise Smith Spencer. Surviving are four daughters, Phyllis Ives, Sharon Henry and Vicki Balutis all of Wellsboro and Mary Lou Campbell of Marana, Ariz.; two sons, Jesse of Wellsboro and Michael of Montour Falls, N.Y.; several grandchildren, step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a brother, Clyde Spencer and a sister, Gertrude Whitney. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday in the church, with the Rev. Michael J. Sullivan officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call at the church parish center from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Vigil and rosary services will be at 8:30. –Williamsport Sun-Gazette
ADEALBERT J. STADLER age 82 of RD 6, Wellsboro, Pa., Tuesday, Nov. 11, 1975 at the Soldiers and Sailors Hospital, Wellsboro, Pa. Friends may call at the Tussey Funeral home Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Recitation of Prayers Thursday at 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Catholic Church, the Rev. Thomas J. Hannigan celebrant. St. Peter Cemetery, Wellsboro. In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute to St. Peter’s Building Fund. Survived by wife Emilie Gaige Stadler; four sons, Lawrence Stadler of Baltimore, Md., James, Charles and Henry all of Wellsboro, Pa.; three daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Phillips of Cogan Station, Pa., Mrs. Rita Kazmierezak of Akron, N.Y, Mrs. Alida Wilcox of Wellsboro; two step-daughters, Edith McMahon of Akron, N.Y., Mrs. Beverly Markowiez of Wellsboro; three stepsons, Earl Smith of Vestal, N.Y., Charles of Winsor, N.Y., Vaughn of Miami, Fla.; four sisters, Mrs. Loretta Geiger of Williamsport, Mrs. Margaret Freeman of Elmira, Mrs. Mary Flaig of Waverly, N.Y., Mrs. Gertrude Ross of Maryland; 55 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was a communicant6 of St. Peter’s Church, retired employee of Wellsboro Division of Corning Glass Works, World War I. Veteran. –Elmira Star-Gazette 11/13/1975
Miss Anna J. STAGAMAN, age 80 years of Sherwood St., Wellsboro, Tuesday, September 26, 1972 at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital,Wellsboro. Body is at the Tussey Funeral Home and will be removed to the family home where friends may call. Requiem Mass Friday morning at 9:30am in St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Rev. James W. Burne, celebrant. Burial in St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery. Recitation of the Rosary Thursday evening 8 p.m. at the family home. Survived by one sister, Mrs. Mildred S. Moran of Wellsboro; one brother, William J. Stagaman of St. Petersburg, FL; several nieces and nephews. She was one of the oldest members of St. Peter’s Catholic Church and a member of the Altar and Rosary Society and the American Legion Auxiliary.
STEVENS – Ross B. Stevens, 86, of Tioga, died Friday, April 21, 2006 at home. He was born Nov. 11, 1919 in Hammond, the son of Ezra and May Gee Stevens. Ross was a retiree of Ingersoll Rand, Painted Post, NY and a World War II Army veteran. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Tioga; Herbert Lee Webster American Legion Post #235, Tioga; and a longtime member of the Wellsboro Veterans of Foreign Wars. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, the former Lottie Patt; son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Jean Stevens of Tioga; daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Tom Donlon of Geneseo, NY; brother and sister-in-law, Daniel and Ercil Stevens of Painted Post, NY; five grandchildren, Camilla, Carla, Corinne, Jeffrey, Julie; three great grandchildren, Daniela, Zachary, Trevor; his close friend, Tom “Tux” Jessup of Lawrenceville; and his dog, Dutchess. He was predeceased by a brother, Walter Stevens. Family received friends at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Monday, April 24. A Mass of Christian Burial followed there with Father Albert Leonard, celebrant. Burial was made with military honors in St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery, Wellsboro. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his memory may be made to St. Peter'’ Catholic Cemetery, 38 Central Ave., Wellsboro, PA 16901. -–The Mansfield Gazette, 26 April 2006, p.6A
SWICK
Harry Owen Age 76, of Horseheads and formerly of Ithaca, died Wednesday
evening at Arnot-Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Owen was born in Trumansburg
on March 28, 1930, a son of the late Harry and Hattie Swick. He married
Mary Whiting on December 9, 1961; they recently celebrated 45 years of
marriage together. Prior to retirement, Owen was employed at Cornell University
in the maintenance department. His favorite past-time was NASCAR racing
and watching sports on TV. Survivors include his wife, Mary Swick; a daughter,
Diane Capogrossi; a sister, Sylvia S. (Leslie) Feiock; eight grandchildren
and several great-grandchildren; three nephews, Mark and Eric Feiock, and
Howard Harvey; two cousins. He is predeceased by his son, Richard Williams
who died May 8, 2005; a brother, Donald Swick; and a sister, Audrey Harvey.
Funeral Services will be Saturday, December 30, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. at the
Herson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery with full Military
Honors. If desired, memorials may be made to Bethany Manor in Horseheads.
SYKES EVELYN (LIBBY) KAUFMANN
Evelyn (Libby) Sykes Age 84, of Shumway Hill Road, Wellsboro, PA, died
August 17, 2006 at Broad Acres. She was the wife of Donald C. Kaufmann
whom she married February 7, 1948. Libby was born June 30, 1922 in Clearfield,
PA, the daughter of the late Blair and Evelyn Leitzinger Sykes. A graduate
of Lycoming College, she also attended Boston University. During World
War II she was a WAVES Recruiting Officer in Rochester, NY. After her five
years in the Navy, Libby married and focused her time and energy on her
family of nine children. Libby was a loving wife and homemaker. Throughout
her life, she was well liked and known for her kindness and quick wit.
Following retirement, Libby and her husband traveled extensively, and when
her health allowed, she was also an active member of St. Peter's Catholic
Church. Surviving are her husband and nine children, Caye (Franco) Ciabattoni,
North East, MD, Don (Uli) Kaufmann, Spokane, WA, Dennis (Valerie) Kaufmann,
Hagerstown, MD, Jeanette Kaufmann (Richard Noonan), Hollywood, MD, Michael
(Kim) Kaufmann, Mansfield, PA, Beth Ann Kaufmann, Hagerstown, MD, Bernadette
Kaufmann, Evelyn S. Kaufmann (Vernon Simmons), Frederick, MD, Douglas (Angie)
Kaufmann, Wytheville, VA, and Paul (Ellie) Kaufmann, Wexford, PA; sisters,
Barbara Henry, Sarah Hodges and Eleanor Antenucci, all of Clearfield, PA,
and Margaret Spahr and Virginia Norris, both of Carlisle, PA; brother,
Lewis Sykes, Alexandria, VA; 17 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Friends and family are invited to Libby's Life Celebration on Monday, August
21, 2006, from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Central
Avenue, Wellsboro, PA. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 a.m.
with Rev. Shane Kirby officiating. Burial in St. Peter's Cemetery. Arrangements
by Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. Star-Gazette.com
Obituaries for 08/18/06
TERLINSKI Terri L.
Age 34, of Shiremanstown, PA, died August 9, 2007 at the Holy Spirit
Hospital in Camp Hill, PA. She was the wife of Jeffrey L. Webster, whom
she married October 20, 2001. Terri was born July 31, 1973 in Dubois, PA,
the daughter of Katherine M. Lualdi Sell and the late William L. "Bill"
Terlinski. She was a graduate of Wellsboro High School, 1991, graduate
of Arnot Ogden Nursing School, Elmira, NY, 1998, and was a registered nurse.
Terri loved to read. Surviving are her husband, Jeffrey L. Webster; stepdaughter,
Kayla Webster, Aurora, CO; mother and stepfather, Kathy (KT) and Bill Sell,
Wellsboro, PA; sisters and brother-in-law, Aimee and Joe McGuire, Traverse
City, MI, and Mary Terlinski, West Chester, PA; father-in-law, Rick Webster,
Wellsboro, PA; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends and family are
invited to Terri's Life Celebration on Monday, August 13, 2007, from 6:00-9:00
p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. Mass
of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, August 14, 2007, at 1:00 p.m.
at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Central Avenue, Wellsboro, PA, with Rev.
Joseph J. Manarchuck officiating. Burial in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 8/12/2007.
TOKARZ - COLLINS
Helen T. Age 97, died peacefully on November 7, 2006 at Soldiers and
Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro. For the past four months she had
been a resident at Broad Acres Campus of Care. Born in Arnot, PA, August
25, 1909, to Ignacz and Mary Tokarz, immigrants from Poland, she was the
eldest daughter in a family of nine children. In 1937 she married Francis
P. Collins. They lived in Wellsboro and had two boys, Daniel and Francis
R. She was widowed in 1941 and never remarried. Helen made her home in
Wellsboro the rest of her life, working at the Corning Glass Works plant
until her retirement in 1974. Helen was a devout Catholic and a lifelong
member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Wellsboro. In addition to her
Catholic faith, she had two passions in life: cooking and gardening. In
her heyday, she made arguably the best apple pie in all Pennsylvania. Her
faithful companion for most of her life was a series of pet dogs, each
of which she regarded as part of the family. Family and friends are invited
to Helen's Life Celebration on Friday, November 10, 2006, from 6:00 – 8:00
p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro. A Rosary
Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated
on Saturday, November 11, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church,
Central Avenue, Wellsboro, with Rev. Joseph Manarchuck officiating. Burial
in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery. Helen is survived by her eldest son,
Daniel Collins and his wife, Nancy Shimamoto of Fallbrook, CA; sisters,
Ann Staron of Blossburg, PA, and Wanda Harnas of Corning, NY; sister-in-law,
Faye Tokarz, Cherry Flats, PA; four grandchildren, one great-granddaughter,
several nieces and nephews. If desired, donations may be made to a charity
of your choice in her memory.
TOKARZ, Thomas Michael, age 23 of 58 Woodland Ave., Wellsboro, Pa. Suddenly, Sunday, September 25, 1978 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Pa. Following a motorcycle accident. Friends may call at the Tussey Funeral Home, Wellsboro, Tuesday 7 to 9. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Wellsboro, Rev. Thomas J. Hannigan officiating. Recitation of prayers wil be held Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Survived by parents, Stanley S. and Veronica Lutomski Tokarz of Wellsboro; two brothers, Stanley Scott Tokarz of Sayre, Pa. And Michael John Tokarz at home; three sisters, Mrs. Victoria Kaminski of Rochester, N.Y., Mrs. Constance Mattison of Middlebury Center, Pa. And Miss Barbara Tokarz at home; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Tom was born May 17, 1955 in Wellsboro, Pa. He was an army veteran just discharged Feb. 24, 1978 and was a communicant of St. Peter’s Catholic Church.
Wellsboro Agitator, 7 May 1902
Death of Mr. Luke TUNNEY
Mr. Luke Tunney, aged 58, the wealthy hotelkeeper and hardware dealer
of Morris and one of the most successful business men in the county, died
at his home in the village early Friday (2 May 1902) morning of a stomach
malady, with which he had suffered for years.Mr. Tunney was born in Ireland,
but came to America while still a youth and went to the McKean County oil
field where he prospered. He removed about 20 years ago to Morris, where
he acquired the ownership of much real estate.Mr. Tunney married here,
19 years ago, Miss Anna Gallagher, who survives him, with two children
a son aged 14 years (James Leo), and a daughter (Mabel) several years younger.
He is survived also by his sister, Mrs. Catherine Higgins, of Sabinsville
and Wellsboro.Mr. Tunney’s obsequies, which were very largely attended,
were held in Wellsboro yesterday forenoon from St. Peter’s Catholic Church,
where the decedent’s marriage had been solemnized. There was an elaborate
celebration of the Requiem Mass. Rev. M.E. Lynnott, of Kingston, Pa., formerly
of Wellsboro, was the celebrant and was assisted by Re. John O’Toole, of
Wellsboro, and Rev. Father Walter, of Morris. Father Lynnott preached an
affecting, eloquent sermon from the text, “Blessed are they that mourn.”
The congregation included many from outside Wellsboro, Morris, Hoytville,
Antrim and Blossburg being well represented. Burial in Calvary Cemetery.
Herbert L. VINCENT, 75, of 10 Grant St., Wellsboro, died Tuesday morning in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. He was born Oct. 26, 1896 in Roxbury, Mass., the son of Charles and Agnes Farrell Vincent. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. William Hazenhall of Miami, Fla; a brother, William G. Vincent of Wellsboro. Funeral services were held Thursday at 9:30 a.m. with a Mass of Resurrection in St. Peter’s Catholic Church. The Rev. John J. O’Brien officiated. Burial was in St. Peter’s Cemetery. ( 17 Oct 1972 handwritten )
WALKER - NANCY W. SNYDER
Nancy W. Snyder, 74, of 12 Hillcrest Circle, Wellsboro, died Sunday, March
25, 2001, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro.
Born March 30, 1926, in Passiac, N.J., she was the daughter of Patrick
and Ellen Devine Walker and stepdaughter of Margaret Sullivan Walker.
She was the wife of William F. (Bill) Snyder, whom she married Sept. 14,
1946, in Passiac, N.J. She had been a resident of Tioga
County since 1992, was a housewife and mother, and a member
of St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church. She had a great devotion to
the Blessed Sacrament and was instrumental in establishing eucharistic
adoration at St. Peter's Church. Surviving are her husband, loving children,
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Friends may call
at the parish center at St. Peter's Catholic Church on Wednesday, March
28, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A wake service will be held there at 8:30
p.m. A mass of Christian burial will be held Thursday, March 29, at 11
a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church with the Rev. Michael J.
Sullivan and Father Thomas Schobach officiating. Burial will
be made at St. Peter's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial
donations may be made to the Missionaries of the Blessed Sacrament, P.O.
Box 1701, Plattsburgh, N.Y. 12901. Arrangements are being handled
by the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro.
WEBSTER L Eleanor
LIEBNER L. Eleanor Age 83, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Tuesday, March
21, 2006, at the Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA, after a brief illness.
She was born on August 17, 1922 in Buffalo, NY, a daughter of the late
Leland and Margaret (Michaeli) Webster. She was married for 53 years to
Alexander W. Liebner who diedin 1998. Eleanor was a member of St.
Peter's Catholic Church, Wellsboro, PA. She is survived by two sons and
daughters-in-law, Michael and Priscilla Liebner of Harrisburg, PA, Gregory
and Margaret Liebner of Vestal, NY; son-in-law, Thomas DeMaioribus of West
Chester, PA; two brothers and three sisters, Lawrence Webster of Eden,
NY, Charles Webster of NV, Marian Langman and Lois Caccamise of FL, Katherine
Lowe of Virginia Beach, VA; seven grandchildren, Michael, Alexander, Benjamin,
James, and Theresa Liebner, and Laura and Margaret DeMaioribus; several
great-grandchildren; nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by a daughter,
Cynthia DeMaioribus. Friends may call on Sunday, March 26, 2006, from 3
to 6 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., Wellsboro, PA. A Mass of
Christian Burial will be held on Monday, March 27, 2006, at St. Peter's
Catholic Church, Wellsboro, PA, at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. Joseph J. Manarchuck
officiating. Interment will be in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery, Wellsboro,
PA. Memorial contributions may be made in Eleanor's memory to the Samaritan
House, an ecumenical ministry for the terminally ill, 3 Morgan Terrace,
Wellsboro, PA 16901.
WEBSTER - MRS. LESLIE J. RUSSELL
Mrs. Yvonne J. Russell, 21, wife of Leslie J. Russell, of Pavilion,
NY, died Saturday, June 23, 1973, in the Buffalo General Hospital, Buffalo,
NY. She was born in Wellsboro on Dec. 12, 1951, a daughter of Vaughn and
Lorene Parsons Webster. Mrs. Russell was a member of St. Peter's Catholic
Church. Surviving, besides her husband, are her parents, of Wellsboro RD
2, three brothers, Kevin, Kirby and Kerry Webster, all of Wellsboro RD
2; and six sisters, Mrs. Crystal Nobles, of Attica, NY, and Misses Valorie,
Marceil, Lori, Beth and Lisa Webster all of Wellsboro RD 2. The funeral
was held Tuesday in the church. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Msgr. John J. O'Brien, her pastor, officiated.
WENNER William J. Age 78, of East Avenue, Wellsboro, PA, died August 4, 2005, at his home. He was the husband of the late Ruth Walrath Wenner, and a retired principal of Don Gill Elementary School. Surviving are son, William J. (Catherine) Wenner, Jr., Lewes, Delaware; daughters, Ruth A. Wenner, Wellsboro, PA, Clare W. (Daniel) McLaughlin, Indianapolis, IN, Ann M. (Kenneth) Cole, Amesbury, Massachusetts, and Jane W. (Javier) Ramirez; six grandchildren. Friends and relatives are invited to call on Sunday, August 7, 2005, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, www.lifecelebration.com, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. A Rosary will be held at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, August 8, 2005, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Central Avenue, Wellsboro, PA, with Rev. Joseph Hornick officiating. Burial at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be sent to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, 175 Pine Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
WILLIAMSON BERTHA W. JANESKI
Bertha W. (Williamson) Age 78, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Friday, June
23, 2006. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, July 29,
2006, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Wellsboro, PA. Arrangements
are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., Wellsboro, PA.
WITMER PEARL ANNA MERTES
Mrs. Pearl Anna, 68 (?)ef., of Cogan Station RD 1, was pronounced
dead on arrival at the Williamsport Hospital at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, April
29, 1973, after being stricken at her home. Her husband, Edward J.
Mertes, RS. Died March 28. Mrs. Mertes was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic
Church, Wellsboro. Born in Pittsburgh on Jan. 16, 1905, she was a daughter
of John H. and Rose Watonpool Witmer. Surviving are six sons, Edward
J., Jr., James A. and Michael, all of Williamsport, Louis N., of Wellsboro,
John H., of Los Angeles, Calif., and William V., of Elyria, Ohio; two daughters,
Mrs. Anna Mowery of Cogan Station and Mrs. Lois Rose Roupp of Trout Run;
two brothers, William Witmer and James E. Witmer, both of Los Angeles,
four sisters, Mrs. Margaret Sumner, Mrs. Helen McDunn, Mrs. Martha Bowen,
Mrs. Mabel Sentner, all of Los Angeles, 31 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
The Funeral was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, in the church, 76 Pearl St.
Wellsboro. Burial was in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Wellsboro.
YESSA
Stephen
Wellsboro Agitator – April 22, 1931
DIED AT AGE OF 110 YEARS
Stephen Yessa, of Wellsboro, Was Born in Poland, March 15, 1821.
Stephen Yessa, aged 110 years, died at 8:30 o'clock Sunday morning, April
19, 1981, at his home, 61 Grant street, in Wellsboro. .He was born
in Poland, March 10, 1821, and came to the United States about 60 years
ago, residing at Hancock, N. Y. and Cleveland, Ohio, before coming to Wellsboro
over 50 years ago. He was formerly an employee of the New York Central
Railroad. Mr. Yessa is survived by his widow, Mrs. Margaret Dittenhoffer
Yessa and four children: Mrs. George Plumley, of Antrim; Mrs. Alice
Schimpf, of Charleston; Andrew and Stephen Yessa, of Wellsboro, and a step-daughter,
Mrs. Margaret Boyce, of Wellsboro. Mr. Yessa’s mother lived to the
age of 112 years. The funeral was held yesterday morning at St. Peter’s
Catholic church, Rev. Father Corcoran officiating; burial in the Catholic
cemetery.
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