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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.

JENKINS - EDITH M. BRYANT
Age 84, of The Green Home, Wellsboro, Pa., formerly of RD2, Box 169, Mansfield, Pa. Wednesday, March 29, 1989. It was Mrs. Bryant’s request there be no calling hours. A funeral service will be held at the Scureman Funeral Home, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, Pa, Saturday, 1 pm, with the Rev. Robert Stump officiating. Burial Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, Pa. Survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Emma Sweeley and Mrs. Madeline Whitteker, both of Mansfield, Pa.; sister, Mrs. Blanche Hall also of Mansfield, Pa.; 7 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Jay I. Bryant, July of 1972. She was born in Wells Township.

JOHNS MINNIE MAE - MRS. MINNIE MAE WALTZ
Mrs. Minnie Mae Waltz, 72, of Mansfield, RD 2, died Wednesday, November 15, 1972, at her home. She was born in Mansfield on February 14, 1900, a daughter of Sanford and Lucinda Comfort Johns. Mrs. Waltz attended the Painter Run United Methodist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Robert Hemenway, with whom she lived, and Mrs. Burdett Chamberlain, of Tioga; two sons, Arthur and Warren, both of Mansfield RD 2; a sister, Mrs. Lepha Waltz, of Mansfield, seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. The funeral was held on Friday at Kuhl's, 18 North Main Street.  Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. The Rev. Richard Brenneman, pastor of the Mansfield United Methodist Church, officiated.
 

JOHNSON-Besanceney. H. Myrtle Besanceney, 91, of Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro, formerly of Mansfield, died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1993, at home. Born May 19, 1902, in Richmond twp. she was the daughter of Charles H. and Ida Marvin Johnson.She was a homemaker and a member of the Canoe Camp Church of Christ Disciples. She graduated from Mansfield Normal School in 1922.

KENNETH E. JOHNSON
                Kenneth E. Johnson, 78, of Mansfield died Thursday, May 23, 2002, at RobertPacker Hospital, Sayre.   Born June 24, 1923, in Chestertown, N.Y., he was the son of James and Edna  Geffenger Johnson.   He was a physical education teacher for many years in Wellsburg and Elmira,  N.Y., schools.   He was a World War II Army veteran, serving in the 10th Mountain Division.  He was wounded in the battle of the Po Valley and was a hero to the end.  He was a member of the Lakewood Hunting Club for over 35 years. Surviving are his wife of 36 years, the former Shirley Cole; three sons and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey Michael of Wellsburg, N.Y., Shawn James of Baltimore, Md., and Gregory Hugh and Shari of Mansfield; a daughter, Deborah Johnson Walsh of Cohoes, N.Y.; two grandchildren, Marcia Lynn Walsh and Michael P. Walsh II; a brother and sister-in-law, Warren and Louise Johnson of  Schenectady, N.Y.; two nieces, Lori Johnson Aguirre in Connecticut and  Michele Earley Colebath of Elmira, N.Y.; two nephews, John Joseph Earley of  Pine City, N.Y., and Mark Cole of Tioga Center, N.Y.; in-laws, John and Doris  Earley of Pine City, N.Y., and Willis and Marion Cole of Tioga Center, N.Y.   Calling hours were held Saturday, May 25, at the Wilston Funeral Home, Mansfield.  Funeral services were held there Sunday, May 26, with the Rev. Dr. Thomas D. Thomas officiating.  Burial was made at Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield.  Family will provide flowers. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1948 E. 3rd St., Williamsport, PA 17701.
(JONES)

JOHNSTON Deborah L.
Miss Deborah Lynn Johnston, 13, daughter of Mrs. Cathy Nowlen and Thomas E. Johnston, both of Columbia, NC, formerly of Mansfield, died Saturday, Aug 9, 1975 at her home, following an extended illness. She was born Dec 2, 1961 in Wellsboro. Surviving besides her parents, are her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Burke of Mansfield and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Johnston of Indiana, PA. Graveside services were held on Tuesday in Oakwood Cemetery at Mansfield.

JOHNSTON –LILLIAN KEPHART, 96, a longtime resident of Westfield, PA, Plant City, FL and Athens, PA, diedpeacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2003 at the Bradford County Manor. Born October 1, 1906 in Sizerville, PA, the daughter of D. Kline and Etta Watson Kephart. She was an active member of the Westfield and Plant City United Methodist Churches in her early years. Lillian is survived by her son, Gerald Johnston of Homosassa, FL; a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Etta and James Stege of Port Charlotte, FL, four grandchildren, Lisa Bariga of Penn Yan, NY; Stephen Stege of W. Henrietta, NY; Debra Hartsock of Horseheads, NY and Jerry Johnston of Almond, NY, 11 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Friday at 2:00p.m. at the Penn Yan United Methodist Church, Main St. and Chapel, Penn Yan, NY, with Rev. Michoda St. Marie officiating. Burial will be in the Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA at a later time. –Elmira Star Gazette.

TIMOTHY J. JOHNSTON, Mansfield, seven weeks old died January 5, 1990 at Arnot Ogden Hospital, Elmira.  The infant was born November 1, 1989 in Wellsboro a son of Suzanne Marie Johnston Schrader.  Surviving in addition to his mother are; a brother, Raymond Schrader; a sister, Melissa Schrader both at home; maternal grandparents, Ernest and Colleen Johnston, Mansfield; maternal grandparents, Ernest and Colleen Johnston, Mansfield; maternal great-grandparents, William and Maria O’Hara, Canton; maternal great-great-grandparents, Merle and Grace Wooster, Canton.  Private funeral services were held Sunday at the Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield.  Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery with Rev. Paul W. Brown, pastor of Bethel Family Worship Center, Charleston Township officiating.  –Canton Independent Sentinel

JONES, Esther “ABC” Przybyszewski, (SRGP 13389) 85 of Mansfield died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 1997, at home.  She was born March 21, 1912, in Mainesburg.  She retired from the former Blossburg State Hospital.  Preceding her in death were here husband, John, in 1985; and one daughter, Mary Swinsick, in 1997.  Surviving are one daughter, Hazel Hulslander of Wellsboro; three granddaughters, Katherine Vavrasek, Mary Ann Polidori and Joanna Swinsick; three great-grandchildren, Mary Beth and Kelly Polidori and Jessica Vavrasek.  Calling hours were held Friday, Nov. 21, at Wilston Funeral Home, Mansfield.  Services were held there Friday, Nov. 21, with the Rev. Joyce Treas officiating.  Burial was made at Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield.

JONES, Death of Owen Jones - There has been no death in this vicinity among the younger members of the male population for many years that has created a more universal feeling of sorrow than the death of Owen Jones on Friday morning, March 9. He had lived to reach his majority, and was anticipating much for the future, when he was so suddenly stricken with death and conveyed to his lifelong home in full confidence of his religious convictions, which he had accepted about eight years ago; he being a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. The funeral was held at the Methodist Episcopal church Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, and I long before the body reached the church a large crowd had assembled to witness the last sad rites over the body of their young friend and townsman. The choir was composed of a quintette o young men, friends of the deceased, who rendered very fine music for the occasion. The Rev. W. G. Hull, who officiated, preached an impressive and appropriate sermon, and after the congregation had viewed the remains the body was conveyed to its last resting place in Oakwood cemetery. A father, mother and two brothers are left to mourn the loss of a son and brother, but with happy consolation he has gone to a better home. The subject of the above notice was a young man of marked business ability. At the age of 21 he was in possession of sufficient means to extensively enlarge and increase his business that would in a few years place him on a financial footing with the best business men of our time. For many years he has displayed a business tact that had won for him the admiration and esteem of the community. He was social with all he came in contact with, and left a pleasing impression with all newly made acquaintances. He had planned for a course in the Normal school in the near future, and to be taken away right in the sunshine of life can only be explained by Him who beckons you to meet Him at the throne.
 

Fred JUPENLAZ Dies At S&S Hospital (SRGP 06968) Fred A. Jupenlaz, 79, a well known Mansfield resident and retired area educator, died Wednesday, April 26, 1978, in soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Mr. Jupenlaz was a principal of Covington School for 10 years and a professor at the former Mansfield Normal School and teacher in Elmira, N.Y., schools. Chairman of the board of trustees of Mansfield State College for 12 years, he also was director of the Tioga County Red Cross Chapter.

JUPENLAZ, FRED A. (SRGP 06968)
Age 79 of 1 Sullivan. St., Mansfield, at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wednesday, April 26, 1978. Friends are invited to colt at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield, Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Saturday 1 p.m. Rev. David Weaver officiating. Burial Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Howe Jupenlaz; one son, Frederick of Los Angeles, Ca,; two daughters, Mrs. Marion Austin of Pine City, N.Y., Mrs. Joseph (Betty) Suszko of Williamsport, Pa,, one half sister, Miss Margaret Rathbun of Branden, Fla.; 4 granddaughters; 6 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Mansfield Methodist Church; Mansfield Lions Club and Kiwanis; Friendship Lodge F&AM Mansfield; member and past commander of Austin Cox Post No. 478, American Legion, Mansfield; past chaplain of 16th district American Legion, Pennsylvania; director of American Red Cross for Tioga County PA. He was Principal of Covington School for 10 years. Chairman of Board of Trustees, Mansfield State College for 12 years. He was a professor at Mansfield College and taught in the Elmira School Districts. Served as Red Cross Field Director during World War II in Africa; veteran of World War 1 and was born Sept. 15, 1898 in Mansfield son of Paul and Jennie Smith Jupenlaz.

Paul P. JUPENLAZ (SRGP 06966)
Paul P. Jupenlaz, a farmer of Richmond, died at the Blossburg Hospital last Saturday, after a short illness of pneumonia. Mr. Jupenlaz was born in Germany, July 14, 1860, the son of Sophia and Jacob Jupenlaz. he came to America in 1881, working as a cabinet maker in Tioga, later working for a time in Rochester, N.Y., and Chicago, Ill., at the same trade. In 1884 his parents came to America, and on account of ill health he settled with them on a farm which they purchased on Pickle Hill. Mr. Jupenlaz was twice married, his first wife was Miss Jennie Smith (now deceased), to this union two children born, Dora (Mrs. Jesse Layton) and Fred Jupenlaz. His second wife was Miss Irene Layton and to this union was born one daughter, Margaret. Mr. Jupenlaz had lived in the same vicinity nearly forty years, was a progressive farmer and generally liked in the neighborhood. The funeral was held from his late home Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock. Rev. C.D. Purdy, pastor of the Methodist Church, officiated. Burial was made in Oakwood cemetery.He is survived by his wife and daughter, Margaret, at home; his daughter, Mrs. Jesse Layton, of Corning, N.Y.; one son, Fred Jupenlaz, of Richmond; three sisters, Mrs. M Schipbanker, of this boro; Mrs. Sophie Waltz, near Tioga. Mrs. Elise Beynon, of Sag Harbor, Long Island; and five brothers, Henry, who lives in Montana; Carl, Ernest and Fred L. of Mansfield, and August Jupenlaz, Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island.

KEAGLE -MRS. ANNA ROBENA
Age 90, of Main St., Arnot, Pa, at home, Friday, July 19, 1985. Friends may call at the Drinkwine Funeral Home, 120 N. Williamson Rd., Blossburg, Pa., Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service at the funeral home, Sunday, at 2:30 p.m. Burial Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, Pa., the Rev. Paul Neufer officiating. Flowers will be provided. The family suggests contributions be made to the Memorial Fund of the Arnot Presbyterian Church c/o Ray Yoder, Treasurer, PO Box 123, Arnot, Pa. 16911. She is survived by 1 brother Russell Keagle; 1 sister Mrs. Frances Fleming, both of Blossburg; several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Robena was born in Arnot, February 13, 1895, a daughter of Charles and Elnora Ridge Keagle. She was predeceased by her husband of 68 years, Francis (Bucky) on March 7, 1985. She was a member of the Arnot Presbyterian Church and its Ladies Aid Society and a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Chapter #475 of Mansfield, Pa.

KELLY - Barnes, Agnes J.
Agnes J. Barnes, 75, of 229 E. Main St. Mansfield, died Sunday, Dec. 5, 1993, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born Dec. 10, 1917, in Morris Run, she was the daughter of Owen L. and Josephine Dzikowski Kelly. She was a member of the Holy Child Catholic Church, Mansfield, and was a retired employee of Mansfield University. Preceding her in death was her husband of 44 years, Gerald W. Barnes, on April 9, 1989. Surviving are two sons, Gerald W. Jr., and Ralph K., both of Mansfield; two daughters, Joyceann Barnes of Mansfield and Rosemary Barnes of Covington; one granddaughter, Breanne D.K. Barnes of Mansfield; several nieces and nephews. Friends called at the Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield, on Tuesday, Dec. 7, where wake services were held. Services were held there Wednesday, Dec. 8, with the Rev. Michael Finn officiating . Burial was made at Oakwood Cemetery.

KENDRICK - SMITH, Janice M. (SRGP 04621)
Age 81, of Mansfield, PA, diedAugust 25, 2008 at the Green Home Inc., Wellsboro, PA. She was born March 27, 1927 in Covington, PA, the daughter of Ralph and Ora Harvey Kendrick. Janice was previously employed as a hairdresser and seamstress and she was an avid reader. She is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Loren and Patti Kendrick of Mansfield, PA; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Carol and Donald Benson of Mansfield, PA, Shirley and Dr. John Bennett of Bethesda, MD; one niece and six nephews, Lucia (James) Hall of Mansfield, PA, Lance Benson of Key West, FL, Byard (Shalini) Bennett of Grand Rapids, MI, Colin (Ginger) Bennett of Bethesda, MD, James (Tammy) Kendrick of Tioga, PA, Donald (Cindy) Kendrick of Millerton, PA, Ronald Kendrick of Athens, PA; great-nieces and nephews, Daniel, Timothy and Susannah Bennett, Chanon Surovec, Justin, Nathan, Joshua and Nicole Kendrick and Amanda Webb; great-great-nieces and nephews, Madison and Alex Surovec and Alivia Webb. Janice was predeceased by her husband, William T. Smith. Friends are invited to call at the Gary W. Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA, Friday 1-2 p.m. Funeral services will follow there Friday at 2:00 p.m. with Robert Wandell officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA. Family will provide the flowers. Memorial contributions in Janice's memory may be made to the Mansfield Free Public Library, 71 N. Main St., Mansfield, PA 16933.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 8/27/2008

RUSSEL D. KENDRICK
Russell D. Kendrick, 81, of Mansfield RD 1, died Thursday, July 4, 1985, at his home.
He was the former owner of PondaRosa Motel and Restaurant, Mansfield Motel, Valley View Motel, and Eddies Truck Stop, all in the Mansfield area, and Potato City Inn, Coudersport. Born May 26, 1904, at Covington, he was a son of Raymond and Stella Mae Frost Kendrick. Surviving are his wife, the former Jean Patt; a daughter, Mrs. Eleanor Moore, of Mansfield RD1; a son, Robert Pequignot, of Mechanicsburg; a brother, Walter, of Mans-field, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The funeral was held Saturday at Tussey-Mosher’s, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. The Rev. David Weidman, pastor of Lambs Creek Bible Church, officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lambs Creek Bible Church, Lambs Creek, Pa.

KINCH –CHRISTINE K. SCOTT, 58, of Mansfield, PA, died Sunday, January 24, 1993 at the Broad Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro.  She was born April 1, 1934 in Franklin Township, Bradford County, PA, the daughter of Leon T. and Gladys Dunbar Kinch.  She was a 1954 graduate of Troy High School.  She was a 26-year employee of Mansfield State University starting as a baker with the last 18 years as custodian.  She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Mansfield.  She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Graydon A. Scott; mother, Gladys Kinch of Troy, PA; daughter, Debra Scott of Orlando, Fl.; son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Cindi Scott and two grandchildren, Alexander and Emily, all of Elmira, NY; sisters, Dorothy Ballard and Rhoda Kinch, both of Troy, PA; brother, Ernest Kinch of Montrose, PA.  She was predeceased by a brother, Leonard.  Funeral services were held at the Scureman funeral Home in Mansfield on January 27 with the Rev. Allen Hulslander officiating and burial to be in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield.  Donations may be made to the Mansfield Foundation in care of Mansfield University, Mansfield, PA or to a charity of one’s choice.  –Troy Gazette-Register.

KINGSLEY, Susie L. (SRGP 78382)
Age 74 of Mansfield RD 2 Wednesday March 3, 1982 at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, Pa. Friends are invited to call at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield, Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral there Saturday at 1:00 PM. Rev. James Garthoff, pastor of the Roseville Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in the Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. Survived by one brother Harold of Mansfield RD2, with whom she resided; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph (Frances) LaFave, Lakemont, NY and Mrs. Lester( Ruth) Barden, Mansfield; two aunts Mrs. Louise Marble, Penn Yan, NY and Mrs. Letha Waltz, Mansfield. She was born October 31, 1907 in Tioga Township, Pa, the daughter of George and Mary Waltz Kingsley.

KLASSNER - Cpl. William G. Klassner, 62, of 85 Decker Street, Mansfield, a retired state policeman, died Monday, November 24, 1980 in Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born March 13, 1918, in Scranton, he was a son of George and Elizabeth Brauch Klassner. He retired in 1974 after 29 years with the state police. He was last stationed at Mansfield. From 1974 until last April, Cpl. Klassner was a Tioga County deputy sheriff. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Montoursville. A veteran of World War II, he was a member of the American Legion Post in Mansfield and the Blossburg Veterans of Foreign Wars Post. Cpl. Klassner also was a member of the Wellsboro Moose Lodge. Surviving are his wife, the former Agnes Precit, two daughters, Miss Karen Klassner of Kingston and Mrs. Dale Hoke of Shartlesville, a brother Kenneth of Scranton, two sisters, Mrs. Adam Cymeryk and Mrs. Marjorie McDounoch, both of Scranton, and a grandson. the funeral was held Wednesday at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. The Rev. Benjamin Nevin, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiated. - Wellsboro Gazette, 26 November 1980

KNOWLTON - Mary Rasmussen, 83, formerly of Mansfield, died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 1996, at Broad Acres Nursing Home, where she resided. Born Feb. 7, 1913, in Richmond Township, she was the daughter of Ross and Bertha Redfield Knowlton. She was a member of the Canoe Camp Church of Christ, the Twilight Chapter #475 OES, the Lady Elizabeth Rebekah Lodge of Mansfield, and the Garden Club of Mansfield. Preceding her in death was her husband of 59 years, Gunnar Rasmussen. Surviving are two sons and a daughter-in-law, Jack and Betty Rasmussen of Corning, NY, and Joseph Rasmussen the friend, Cindy Mitchell of Mansfield; a daughter, Linda Rasmussen Montesi of Mansfield; five grandchildren. There will be no prior calling hours. Private funeral services were held for the family at the Scureman Funeral Home, Inc., Mansfield, Thursday, Jan. 2, with the Rev. Benjamin E. Nevin officiating. Burial was made in the Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. Memorial donations may be made to the Canoe Camp Church of Christ, Mansfield, P 16933. - Wellsboro Gazette, January 8, 1997

KNOWLTON - Walter Scott Knowlton, 47, of Orlando, Fla., formerly of Mansfield, died Thursday, May 29, 1958. He was a member of Church of Christ, Canoe Camp. Survived by wife, Mrs. Ruth Knowlton of Orlando; daughters, Mrs. Paul Myachak of Elmira and Mrs. Howard Foster of Anchorage, Alaska; sister, Mrs. Gunner Rasmussen of Mansfield; brothers, Robert E. of Lakeland, Fla., and Richard C. of Mansfield; three grandchildren. Funeral at the Shaw & Robena Funeral Home Sunday at 2 p.m., the Rev. Norman West officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. - Mansfield Advertiser, June 1958

ARTHUR R. KUHL
Arthur R. Kuhl, age 72 of Lindley, N.Y., died Tuesday Au-gust 7, 1973 unexpected at his home. Funeral services were held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Lindley Community Church with the Rev. Rodney Lutz officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. He is survived by wife, Mary Preston Kuhl; two sons, Elwyn L. of Mansfield and Harold A. of Lindley, N.Y.; three sisters, Mrs. Leila Briggs of Hammondsport, N.Y., Mrs. Ellen Austin of Lake Worth, Fla., and Mrs. Stephen (Viola) Hill of Williamsport, Pa.; four brothers, Rockwell of Venice, Fla., Dr. John of Hammondsport, Waldo of Big Flats, and C. Brainard of Mansfield; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. He was a vice-president of the Campbell Co-op; a member of the New York Holstein-Friesian Association Incorporated; a sales representative for the DeKalb Seed Company of DeKalb, Ill.; a past councilman of the Lindley Town Board; a committeeman for the Steuben County Extension; a member of the Steuben County Farm Bureau; a member of the Lindley Grange, Past Master of the IOOF Lawrenceville; a member of the Lawrenceville Presbyterian Church and a well-know farmer in the Lindley area. He was born October 24, 1900 in Lindley, N.Y., the son of Richard Van Doren and Ina Whitney Kuhl.

ELWYN (RED) KUHL
 Elwyn L. (Red) Kuhl, 66, of Mansfield, PA died July 18, 1990 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Mr. Kuhl was born August 20, 1923 in Lindley, NY, the son of Arthur and Mary Preston Kuhl. He was the retired owner of Kuhl's Flowers in Mansfield, a WWII Army Veteran, active in F&AM Lodge activities and a recent inductee into the Tioga County Sports Hall of Fame. He is survived by his wife, the former Ida Ann Stump; mother, Mary of Lindley, NY; son and daughter-in-law, Elwyn G. and Betsy of Mansfield, PA; daughter and son-in-law, Anne Lee and Howard Francis Sparling of Columbia Cross Roads, PA; brother, Harold of Lindley, NY; five grandchildren. Services were held July 21 at the Wilston Funeral Home in Mansfield with the Rev. Benjamin Nevin officiating and burial to be in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. (TGR, Thursday, August 2, 1990)

WILLIAM (BILL) LANDON age 67 of Covington, Pa. RD 1, Saturday, December 20, 1969.  Friends may call at the Shaw and Robena Funeral home, Mansfield, Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Funeral and committal there Tuesday 1 p.m. Rev. Harry A. Sagar.  Burial in Oakwood Cemetery.  Survived by sisters, Mrs. Earl (Delma) Russell, Sullivanville, N.Y., Miss Vera Landon, Elmira, Mrs. Theresa Ayers, Mansfield; brother, Haward Landon, Horseheads.  He was a native of Mansfield, Pa.  –Elmira Star-Gazette 12/22/1969

LAWSON - Alex A. Lawson of Mansfield, died Sunday, July 24, 1960. He was a retired flower grower, member of the Arnot Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Margaret Brace Lawson; son, Edward at home; daughters, Mrs. Jack Williams of Mansfield, Mrs. John Knowlton of Macedon, NY; sisters, Mrs. William T. Wetmore of Elmira, Mrs. Clyde Keagle of Arnot; brother, William Lawson Sr. of Blossburg; two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p.m., the Rev. David Griffiths officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery in Mansfield. - Wellsboro Gazette, July 28, 1960

LAWSON Edward Walker (SRGP 20553) Age 80, of Mansfield, PA, died Thursday, December 29, 2005, at he Darway Elder Care Rehabilitation Center. Edward was born on June 6, 1925 in Mansfield, PA, the son of Alexander Lawson and Margret Mae Brace. He was employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for over 20 years. Edward was a member of the Mansfield Hose Company, Mansfield VFW and enjoyed hunting. Edward is survived by a sister, Joan Knowlton of Manchester, NY; two nieces, four nephews and several great-nieces and nephews. A sister, Beverly Williams, preceded him in death January 25, 2002. Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, January 2, 2006, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will be held immediately following the viewing at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Howard Woodruff officiating. Burial will be in the Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA.

LEIBY Ada M.
Ada M. Harvey, age 80, of Mansfield RD 3, died Sunday, May 26, 1974 at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro. Funeral services were held at the Kuhl Funeral Home in Mansfield on Wednesday with Rev. Richard Brenneman and Rev. Kermit Clickner officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. She is survived by husband, Isaac; one stepson, Clarence Harvey of Mansfield RD 3; one brother, Charles Leiby of Covington; two nieces, Mrs. Claude (Dorothy) Coons, Covington, Mrs. John (Marian) Yusko of Elmira Heights. She was a member of the Mansfield Methodist Church, member of the Friendly Circle of the Mansfield Area. She was born June 16, 1893 in Covington, the daughter of Albert and Kate Weeks Leiby.

LEIPOLD – JAMES RICHARD LEIPOLD, age 47, of 119 East Main Street, Mansfield, died Sunday, March 1, 1964 after an extended illness. He was born in West Hickory, PA, a son of Frederick A. and Matilda Zurfluh Leipold. He was a member of the Mansfield Baptist Church, a veteran of World War II, a member of the Mansfield Veterans of Foreign Wars and of Friendship Lodge, F & AM of Mansfield and of the Austin-Cox Post, American Legion. He was employed as a meter reader and collector for the Pennsylvania Electric Co. at Mansfield. Before his illness Mr. Leipold was very active in the Little League Baseball program and other civic and community projects. He was well known throughout the area. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lois Swanson Leipold and daughter, Linda Ann, at home; brothers, Lester of Mansfield; Frederick of Germania, John of Corning; sisters, Mrs. Rex Davis of Gaines and Mrs. Edmund Hoffman of Westfield. Funeral was held at the Shaw & Robena Funeral Home Wednesday at 1 pm. Masonic Committal Service was held Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock. Full military honors at the grave were conducted by the VFW and American Legion. The Rev. Earl Sires officiated and burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield.

LITTLEY - JULIA ELIZABETH STARKEY
 Julia Elizabeth Starkey, age 75, of Mansfield, died Friday, May 5, 1972 at her home.  Funeral service was held at the Shaw and Robena Funeral Home, Mansfield, Monday at 1:30 pm.  The Rev. Benjamin Nevin officiated.  Burial was in the Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. Survived by two sons, Merle Starkey of Galeton, and Paul Starkey of Troy; two daughters, Mrs. John Hoover of Rockville, Maryland and Mrs. Alden Smith of Mansfield; sister, Mrs. Ardella Graffius of Loyalsock Manor, Williamsport; brother, John H. Littley of North Bend, Oregon; 16 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Starkey was a member of the First Baptist Church of Mansfield and the Mansfield Borough Grange.

LESLIE LOCKWOOD
 Leslie Lockwood, 90, of Watertown, formerly of Mansfield, died Thurdsday, April 4, 1957, at Watertown.  He was a member of the Church of Christ Disciples, Canoe Camp, Pa.  Survived by three daughters, Mrs. Eletha Helton, of Campbell; Mrs. Walter Harrington of Mansfield RD 1, and Mrs. Sharlee Heatley of Watertown with whom he made his home; a son, Bert Lockwood of Liberty, Pa., 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Shaw and Robena Funeral Home on Saturday at 3:00 pm.  Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield.
 
 

William R. Longstreet First Principal County Superintendent of Schools 19 MAR 1858 - 13 MAY 1935 Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield Wellsboro Agitator, May 15, 1935 W.R. Longstreet died Monday Former County Supt. of Schools had Long and Useful Career LONGSTREET - Prof. William R. Longstreet, well known throughout the Northern Tier as an educator died early Monday, May 13, at his home in Mansfield, aged 76 years. He was a graduate of the Mansfield Normal, and served 14 years as principal of its training school. In 1898 he was elected County Superintendent of Schools to fill an unexpired term and served four terms, becoming principal of the Mansfield-Richmond High school in 1912. He retired in 1929. As county School Superintendent he was active in school centralization and consolidation, a step he initiated on the belief that children in rural communities were entitled to advantages on a par with those offered in larger schools.

LOVELAND- ANNABELLE (LOVELAND) COLEGROVE, age 73, of Clinton St., Mansfield, PA, died October 27, 1989 at Williamsport General Hospital. Family will receive friends at the Mansfield First United Methodist Church, Sunday at 3pm, followed by Funeral Services there at 4pm, with Revs. Thomas Searfoss and Rudolph Van der Hiel officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA. Family will provide the flowers. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Colegrove’s memory may be made to: the Mansfield Borough Council, 19 E. Wellsboro St., Mansfield, PA to be used in the Max L. Colegrove Memorial Park or to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Wilston Funeral Home, 18 N. Main St., Mansfield, PA she is survived by 3 sons, James W. of Williamsport, John H. and Richard M., both of Mansfield; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Jane Taylor of Shippensburg, PA; 9 grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Max, August 19, 1986. Mrs. Colegrove was born February 16, 1916 in Milesburg, PA, the daughter of James and Mary Flanigan Loveland. She was a retired elementary school teacher. She began her teaching career in Shinglehouse, PA and later taught at the Campus and Warren L. Miller grade schools in Mansfield. She was a 1934 graduate of Mansfield High School, 1938 graduate of the former Mansfield State Teachers College, member of the First United Methodist Church, member and past matron of Twilight Chapter #475 OES, member of the Tioga County Historical Society and the Mansfield 55 plus Club.

Former Mansfieldian James B. Loveland, dies in Philadelphia
LOVELAND - James B. Loveland, 50, [SRGP 83483] of North Wales, Montgomery County, a former Mansfield resident, died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1982, in Chestnut Hill Hospital, Philadelphia, following a lengthy illness. Born Feb. 5, 1932, at Lock Haven, he was a son of Fred and Mary Katherine Irvin Loveland. He was a member of First United Methodist Church at Mansfield. A photographer, he owned Loveland Studio at Mansfield for many years. Mr. Loveland was a member of the County Detective Association of Pennsylvania. He recently worked as an investigator for the state Department of Public Welfare. He also was a member of Mansfield Ambulance Assn. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. Surviving, besides his mother, of Mansfield, are his wife, the former Bonnie Cleveland; two sons, Ronald of Hampton, Tenn., and David of Morris Run; four daughters, Mrs. Cheryl Muller of Avoca, NY, Mrs. Linda Bush of Huston, Texas, and Misses Sandra and Karen Loveland at home; two sisters, Mrs. Jane Day of Mansfield and Mrs. Kitty Wilson of Blossburg, and four grandchildren. The funeral was held Saturday at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. The Rev. James Dawes, his pastor and the Rev. David Weidman, pastor of Lambs Creek Bible Church, officiated. - Wellsboro Gazette, November 24, 1982   MHS 1950

LYNCH - Raymond J. Lynch, V.M.D, 95, V.M.D.220 S. Main Street, Mansfield, PA died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 1995, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro.  Dr. Lynch was born June 26, 1900, in Luther's Mills, Burlington Township near Towanda, a son of Patrick and Catherine HOURIHAN  Lynch.  He attended He attended Luthers Mills High School and graduated from St. Agnes High School.  He was salutatorian of the class of 1923 of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in Philadelphia.  He was a veterinarian from 1923 to 1939 in the Montrose and Dushore areas.  He maintained a veterinary practice in the Mansfield area from 1939 to 1965 and was a veterinarian with the state Pennsylvania from 1865 to 1978 in the williamsport area.  Survivng are his wife, Mary COWLEY Lynch; sons, Robert of Alpharetta, GA, Patrick of Northumberland and Richard of Mansfield; and three grandchildren.  He was predeceased by sisters Mame and Belle and brothers, Philip, Edward, Dr. Walter and Francis.  He was a communicant of Holy child Church, Mansfield.  He was a past member of the Armenia Debating Society, past president of the Corey Creek Golf Club, Hamilton Club, Kiwanis Club, Knights of Columbus, a charter member of the Lions club, Pigeon Creek Hunting Club, Wheel end Club and several veterinary medical associations.  Friends are invited to call at the Scureman Funeral Home, Inc., Mansfield, on Friday, Dec. 22, 1995 from 7 to 9 p.m. during which time a vigil service will be held at 8:30 p.m.  AMass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Child Catholic Church on Saturday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Joseph Rafferty officiating.  Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield.  RHW 21 Dec. 1995 Towanda Daily Review.

MAIGE, Colette M. Wilson
Age 74 of Mansfield Pa., October 13, 2002 at home. She was born February 2, 1928 in Paris, France, the daughter of Pierre & Suzanne Maige. Colette was retired from the Pennysaver and had been a substitute French Teacher in S. Tioga Schools. She was a member of the Canoe Camp VFW Auxiliary. Colette is survived by her husband of 56 years, Richard, 2 sons, Wayne & Terry both of Mansfield, a brother Jean Pierre Maige of Nancy, France, 4 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter. Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home, 18 N. Main St., Mansfield, Pa, Wednesday 1-2 pm. Funeral services will follow there Wednesday at 2:00 PM with Rev. John Whitfield officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, Pa.

HOWARD E. MATHERN
 Howard E. (Sonny) Mathern, 47, of Montoursville RD 5, died Wednesday, Aug. 16, 1989, in Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg. He was a sales consultant for J & G Design Center, Milton.  A former Mansfield resident, he also had worked for VanNoy's Furniture and Carpeting Center, Mansfield, and Davis Furniture, Wellsboro. Mr. Mathern was a member of the Pennsylvania and New York National Guard. Born Dec. 19, 1941, at Central Falls, RI, he was a son of Howard and Genevieve Knapp Mathern. Surviving are his wife, the former Renah Merrick, of this city; his mother, of Wellsboro; two daughters, Mrs. Pamela Reifsnyder, of South Williamsport, and Miss Deborah, of this city, and a sister, Mrs. Joan Kilmer, of Wellsboro. The funeral will be at 2 pm Saturday at Scureman's, 130 South Main Street, Mansfield, with the Rev. Peter Hill, pastor of the First Baptist Church, Mansfield, officiating.  Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. Friends may call at the funeral home from noon to 2 pm. Saturday.
 

BEARDSLEE, MRS. CAROLYN McCONNELL (SRGP 02240)  Mrs. Carolyn M. Beardslee, 71, of Mansfield RD, Tuesday April 7, 1959.  She was a member of the Elk Run Methodist church.  Survived by husband, Henry C. Beardslee; son, Frank Beardslee of Mansfield; daughters, Mrs. Roland Smith of Snedekerville, Mrs. Paige McAdoo of Youngstown, Ohio; sister, Mrs. Foster Updyke of Elmira; Mrs. Gurney Frasier of Pine City; brother James A. McConnell of Mansfield 10 grandchildren; two great grandchildren.  Body at Shaw & Robena Funeral Home, Mansfield.  Calling hours: today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. in Elk Run Methodist Church, the Rev. Gene Callihan Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield.

EARL W. MCCONNELL (SRGP 5286)
 The funeral was held on Monday for Earl W. McConnell, 81, of 141 Sullivan Street, Mansfield, who died Friday, Jan. 4, 1974, in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. He was born in Mansfield on April 26, 1892, a son of Allen and Mattie Cobb McConnell. Mr. McConnell was a retired employe of Johnson Trucking Lines. Surviving are a son, Allen, of Long Valley, NJ; a daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Mitchell, of Wellsboro RD 3; a brother, Ernest, of Mansfield; two sisters, Mrs. Lena Wells, of Mansfield, and Mrs. Wilda Zimmerman, of Englewood, Calif., 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The Rev. Richard Brenneman, pastor of the Mansfield United Methodist Church, officiated. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.

McCONNELL - George McConnell [SRGP 04964] died at his home near Mansfield Feb. 21 [1918], of apoplexy. The funeral was held Feb. 24, Rev. R.E. Eden, pastor of the Baptist church of Mansfield, officiating; burial in Oakwood cemetery. Mr. McConnell was 65 years old and was a well-to-do farmer. He was a member of Austinville IOOF and members of the lodge had charge of the burial. Surviving are his wife, one son, Glenn of Wellsboro, and one daughter, Mrs. Hosmer Leiby of Granville Center; also two brothers, Newberry McConnell of Sullivan and D. McConnell of Elmira. - Wellsboro Agitator, March 6, 1918
 

JAMES A. McCONNELL (SRGP 02236)  James A. McConnell, a Mansfield native and an assistant secretary of agriculture in the Eisenhower Administration, died Sunday at the Elcor Nursing Home, following an extended illness. He was 82. Mr. McConnell was named administrator of the Commodity Stabilization Service under Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson in February 1954.  He was later named an assistant secretary of agriculture and served in that position until December 1955. Mr. McConnell was also a former chief executive officer of the Cooperative Grange League Federation Exchange, a farm cooperative, which preceded Agway Inc. After leaving the Eisenhower Administration, Mr. McConnell served as a professor at the Cornell School of Business and Public Administration.  He also operated a 600-acre farm near Mansfield.

McCONNELL, LOUISE M. MILOTA (SRGP 02292)  Louise McConnell Milota, 47, died in Leominster, Mass., on April 19, 1994. She was the oldest daughter of Joseph and Susan McConnell of Bungy, Sullivan Township. Her family roots trace back through her grandparents, James A. and Lois McConnell, her great-grandparents, Joseph B. and Elisabeth Weaver McConnell, and her great-great-grandparents, James and Alma Bryant McConnell, all lifetime or part-time residents of the family farm which was purchased in 1850 from the Bingham Estates. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, one daughter, one stepson, one granddaughter, and one brother. [Note from Joyce - Louise was cremated and her ashes strewn on the McConnell Farm in the Elk Run area of Sullivan Township. A tombstone is in Oakwood on the McConnell Family Plot]

McCONNELL – MARGERY L. McCONNELL STONE, 70, of Troy RR 1, and Riverview, Fla., died Friday, Dec. 22, 1995, in Florence, SC. Born July 18, 1925 in Richmond Township, she was the daughter of Wade and Gertrude Cruttenden McConnell. She was a member of the Covington Church of Christ and a former employee at First Citizens National Bank, Mansfield. Surviving are a son, Jack A. Stone of Mansfield; a daughter, Mrs. Donna Widger of Virginia Beach, VA; five grandsons; four step-grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; three great-grandsons and several cousins. Calling hours were held Tuesday, Dec. 26, at the Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield. Funeral services were held there Wednesday, Dec. 27 at 10 am. The Rev. Ira Hindman officiated. Burial was made in the Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield.

McCONNELL – Mrs. Myrtle Updyke, 83, of Elmira, formerly of Elk Run, died Saturday, April 21, 1962. She was a member of the Elk Run Methodist Church. Surviving are two sons, Anson Updyke, Elmira and Joseph Updyke of Wyandotte, Mich.; 4 grandchildren; brother, James McConnell of Mansfield RD2; sister, Mrs. Gurney Frazier, Pine City, NY. Funeral was held at Shaw & Robena Funeral Home on Wednesday at 2:00 PM, the Rev. Richard P. Jones officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. – Mansfield Advertiser, 25 April 1962, p.4

SAMUEL B. McCONNELL ENTERS ETERNAL SLEEP (SRGP 05625)
Samuel B. McConnell, one of Mansfield’s most esteemed citizens, died very suddenly of heart trouble at his home on Elmira Street, Wednesday, July 27, 1927, at 1 p.m. He had been in poor health for some time, but was feeling as well as usual. That day he had been to town in the morning to be shaved, and upon returning home sat down on the porch for a time, then entering the house showed Mrs. McConnell a new hat he had purchased, asked her why she had not called to him to help her in some work about the house, and sat down in his chair in the living room, remarking as he did so that a very severe storm was passing to the north of town; and a moment later concluded that a bolt of lightning went straight down to the ground and must have struck somewhere. These were his last words for later he was found sitting in his chair holding a paper he had been reading, dead. Apparently death had been instantaneous, as there were no signs of suffering, just as though he had dropped into a peaceful sleep. Mr. McConnell was born December 11, 1850, in Sullivan Township, the son of Charles and Nancy Mosher McConnell. December 7, 1874, he was married to Miss Augusta Lewis, Reverend Whiting Beach performing the ceremony at his home on the Newtown Road, now occupied by Halsey Benson. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. McConnell went to live on their farm on the Newtown Road, where they lived until thirty years ago, when he built and moved into the home on Elmira Street. Five children were born to them Leona (Mrs. Lewis Cruttenden), Edith (Mrs. Charles Benson), Grace (Mrs. Elmer G. Cornwell), Marieva (Mrs. Earl Cruttenden), and Lewis, all of whom are living. Sixteen years ago Mr. McConnell, with E. E. Wood, established the Elmira Street Garage, one of the first garages in Mansfield. Four years later he bought Mr. Wood’s interest and ran the business until last September, when failing health forced him to sell, Robert Wilson buying the business. He has been a member of the borough council for about twenty years, serving on the various committees; always working for the betterment of Mansfield. He was a member of Friendship Lodge, F. & A.M., Mansfield I.O.O.F., and the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was a man whose honesty and integrity was unquestioned, and who was held in high esteem by his fellow townsmen. The funeral, which was largely attended; was held from the home, Friday at 2 p.m., Reverend Harold G. Stearns officiating; interment was in Oakwood Cemetery, with Masonic services. Besides his widow and children, he is survived by seven grandchildren and one brother Allan McConnell, of Richmond.

McCONNELL - SHIRLEY A. JOHNSON [SRGP 05296]
                Shirley Ann (McConnell) Johnson, 74, of Mansfield died Sunday, Aug. 19, 2001, at the C.A.R.E. Home in Mainesburg. Born April 2, 1927, in Lawrenceville, she was the daughter of Ernest V. and Marie (Schwab) McConnell. She was the former wife of the late Arthur Johnson, who died on July 11, 1992. She was a member of the St. James Episcopal Church, a member of the formerMansfield Utopian Club, the Mansfield Garden club, past president of the  women's bowling league and a volunteer at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital.  Preceding her in death was her son, Steven Kiley Johnson, in 1997. Surviving are her mother, Marie McConnell, age 103; two daughters and son-in-law, Susan Marie Johnson of Charlottesville, Va., and Sarah and Jerry Valimont of Mainesburg; three sons and daughters-in-law, Scott and Vicki Johnson of Mesa, Ariz., Stuart Johnson of Easton, Md., and Stacey M. and Barbara Johnson of Mansfield; one daughter-in-law, Judy Johnson of Tioga;  seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.   Friends may call at the St. James Episcopal Church, 18 St. James St.,  Mansfield, on Saturday, Aug. 25, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.  Services will be held there Saturday, Aug. 25, at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Canon Rudolph J. van der Hiel officiating.  Burial will be made at Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield.  Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5 East  Avenue, Wellsboro, Pa. 16901.  Arrangements were handled by the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel,Crematory and Monuments, Mansfield.

MCCONNELL William Andrew (SRGP 5263)
 William Andrew McConnell, of this boro, was found dead in his bed at an early hour Monday morning, having diedduring the night.  Heart failure was, without doubt, the cause of his death, as he was lying on his right side in exactly the same position he took on retiring the night before.  Death had apparently come to him within a few moments after lying down.  At the time of the railroad accident here last January Mr. McConnell was injured but not seriously.  Since then, however, his health had not been so robust as formerly, and at times he would be compelled to suspend work for a day or two.  His condition had at no time been considered alarming, and the news of his death came as a shock to the community.  William A. McConnell was born in Bradford county, Pa., Oct. 23, 1847, and has lived in this vicinity for more than forty years past.  During the earlier years of his life he followed the occupation of farming, but for the past seventeen years had been in the employ of W. D. Rose, of this place.  Five years ago he moved to this boro and has resided here since.  He was held in high esteem by his fellow citizens and last spring completed a term as member of the boro council.  For years he had been a consistant member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and for several years past had been a member of its Official Board.  William A. McConnell was a good citizen, an honorable and open hearted man.  On April 27, 1871, he was married to Ellen A. Watson, of this boro, and seven children have blessed their union.  He is survived by his wife, three sons, Charles W. of Mansfield, Herbert W. of Elmira, and Lee R., of Canton, and four daughters, Mrs. Claud Ely, of East Charleston,  Minnie E., Dora E., and Mildred R., all of Mansfield.  Besides his wife and children, his aged mother and two brothers, Samuel B. and Allen N., both of Mansfield, also survive him.  The funeral services were held this afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, for his late residence, his pastor, Rev. Theron R. Green, officiating.  His remains were laid at rest in Oakwood cemetery.

McINTOSH, Marion L. Fenstermacher
Age 85 of Mansfield, Pa, died on Saturday, July 5, 2003. She was born on September 26, 1917 in Blossburg, PA, a daughter of the late Fred and Clara Treat McIntosh. Marian was married to Miles L. Fenstermacher, Jr. who died in 1965. She was a graduate of Mansfield State Teachers College, a member of the Covington Church of Christ, Twilight Chapter # 475 OES where she was the secretary for 30 years. She was a member of the Covington Boro Grange # 1016 and the 55 plus Club of Mansfield. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting. Marian had worked as a school teacher, cook at the Covington School, owner of the Mansfield Diner, and retired after working at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital Dietary Department. She is survived by two daughters, Patricia E. Fenstermacher of Mansfield, PA, June M. Teague of Mansfield, PA; son and daughter-in-law, Miles L. and Michele Fenstermacher III of Mansfield, PA; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was predeceased by two brothers. Friends may call on Tuesday, July 8, 2003, from 6 to 8 pm at the Wilston Funeral Home, 18 N. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 9, 2003 at 11:00 am at the Covington Church of Christ with the Rev. Kirk Smethers officiating. An Eastern Star Service will be held at the church. Interment will be in the Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA. Memorial contributions may be made to the Covington Church of Christ or to the
Salvation Army.

GARRET A. McMULLEN
                Garret Alanson McMullen died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2001, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro.   He was the infant son of Judy (Sims) and Jason McMullen of Mansfield.   Surviving are his parents; maternal grandparents, Gary and Edwina Sims of Troy; maternal great-grandfather, Theodore Sims of Troy; maternal  great-grandmother, Frances Groover of Canton; paternal grandparents, Lois and Kline McMullen of Mansfield; paternal great-grandparents, Robert and Joan Heichel of Mansfield; a paternal great-grandmother, Mary McMullen of Elmira, N.Y.; an aunt, Carlene (Michael) Starkey of Troy; an uncle, Brandon McMullen of Mansfield; great aunts, great uncles, cousins Kylie and Corey Starkey of Troy.  A private graveside services were held Saturday, Dec. 22, at Oakwood  Cemetery, Mansfield, with the Rev. Donald Newkirk officiating.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral   Chapel, Crematory and Monuments, P.C., Mansfield.

MESSINGER Robert George
Age 84, of Lewisburg, PA, formerly of Mansfield, PA, died Thursday, February 7, 2008, at RiverWoods Nursing Care Center in Lewisburg. Born in Kingston, NY, son of Mathilda (Heppner) and Alfred G. Messinger, he graduated from Ithaca College with a degree in music. During World War II, Bob served in Europe as a member of the Army Specialized Training Program, and was a proud participant in the 60-man Glee Club of the 222nd Infantry Regiment. As a soloist in the Glee Club, Bob performed in major cities throughout Austria, including a performance on Christmas Day, 1945 in the Vienna State Opera House. In 1948, he married Mary Lee Peterson of Mansfield. After a short time teaching in Watertown, NY, Bob and Mary Lee settled in Mansfield, where he joined his father-in-law, Herbert G. Peterson in the family business, T.W. Judge Company, working there from 1950 to 1993. During his many years in Mansfield he was a generous contributor to the community, serving as a Director of the School Board, The Green Home, AAA North Central Penn, and District Manager of the North Penn Gas Company. He served on the Board of Directors of First Citizens Bank for 34 years and as Chairman of the Board of the holding company from 1987-1994. He was a very active member of St. James Episcopal Church, Corey Creek Golf Club, Mansfield Festival Chorus, and the Mansfield and Wellsboro Men's Choruses. Local residents will recall his participation in the Mansfield State College Summer Opera Workshop, including notable performances as Frank Butler in Annie Get Your Gun and Lazar Wolf in Fiddler on the Roof. Bob and Mary Lee moved to RiverWoods in Lewisburg, PA in 2003, but never forgot their roots in Mansfield or the friends they cherish. Bob and Mary Lee were honored by their selection as Citizens of the Year in Mansfield in 2003. Bob will be remembered for his sense of humor, generosity, dedication to his family, church and community, love of music, beautiful baritone voice, and his commitment to the customers he valued and served at T.W. Judge Co. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Lee; daughter, Nan Lansinger and her husband, Bob, children, Reed, Peter and Diana of Rosemont, PA; and daughter, Lee Stearns and her husband, David of Mobile, Alabama, and their daughter, Erin of Atlanta, GA. A memorial service will be held at St. James Episcopal Church, Mansfield, PA, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 23, 2008. A local memorial service will also be held at the RiverWoods Nursing Care Center chapel on Friday, February 22, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Albright Care Services, for the RiverWoods benevolent care fund, 90 Maplewood Drive, Lewisburg, PA 17837.   Published in the Star-Gazette on 2/10/2008.

MICKELSON Douglas Age 49, of Fairview, TN, died Wednesday, September 20, 2006. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 30, 2006, in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA, with the Rev. Dr. Joseph McNamara officiating. Services under the direction of the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA.

MILLER MARIE
SCHWAB Marie M. Age 86, formerly of Mansfield, PA, died May 3, 2006 at the Green Home, Inc., Wellsboro, PA. She was born January 24, 1920 in Elmira, NY, the daughter of Fred and Helen Miller. Marie was employed as a secretary for the former Mansfield State Teachers College and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield. She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, John and Gloria of Mansfield, PA, Thomas and Susan of Horseheads, NY, Frank and Susan of Towanda, PA; a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and John Farrer of Mansfield, PA; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert in 1990; and a brother, Weston Irvine. Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 18 N. Main St., Mansfield, PA, Saturday 1-2 p.m. Funeral services will follow there Saturday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Kay Schwab officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA. Memorial contributions in Marie's memory may be made to Mansfield Free Public Library Mortar & Bricks Project, 71 N. Main St., Mansfield, PA 16933, or the Mansfield Food Pantry, 771 Lot #1 Lambs Creek Road, Mansfield, PA 16933

JAMES P. MITCHELL
James P. Mitchell, 97, of RR2, Millerton, died Wednesday, May 5, 2004 at Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro. Born Oct. 23, 1906 in Gazzum, Clearfield County, he was the son of William and Clara Goddard Mitchell. James was a retired farmer and employee of Dairylea. Surviving are his wife of 71 years, the former Letta Giles; son and daughter-in-law, James D. and Mildred Mitchell of Mansfield; daughter and son-in-law, Marlene and Barrett Cockrum of Winter Springs, Fla.; five grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Friends were invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home, Mansfield on Friday, May 7 and Saturday, May 8. Services followed calling hours on Saturday, May 8 with Bruce Furman officiating. Burial was made in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mansfield Free Public Library, 71 N. Main St., Mansfield, Pa. or the Roseville United Methodist Church, RR2, Box 1495, Mansfield, Pa. 16933.
 

MOORE - IVA M. RUMSEY (SRGP 05983)  Iva M. Rumsey, age 84, of Mainesburg, died on May 13, 1979 at the Troy Community Hospital. She was born April 20, 1895 in Mannington, West Virginia, the daughter of Richard and Nancy Lawles Moore. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women, Mainesburg, and the Troy Community Hospital Auxiliary. She is survived by her husband of 63 years Walter B. Rumsey; sons and daughters-in-law, Maurice and Ann Rumsey of Perry, NY, Richard and Alma Rumsey of Lewiston, NY, James and Elsie Rumsey of Bradley Beach, NJ, Jerald and Deanna Rumsey of Mansfield; daughters and sons-in-law, Kermit and Audele Longley of Park Forest, IL, Herman and Elizabeth Seelye of Canton, Dr. Paul and Lois Peters of Dallas, TX; sister, Anna Ensminger of Smithfield, West Virginia; 18 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Kuhl Funeral Home in Mansfield on Thursday with the Rev. Richard Williams officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery at Mansfield.

MOORE Ronald W.
Age 75, of Mansfield, PA, died on Thursday, September 3, 2009 at his home. Ronald was born on August 23, 1934 in Mansfield, the son of Floyd and Lucile (Howe) Moore. He was married for 57 years to Eleanor (Kendrick) Moore. A self-employed truck driver for 40 years, Ronald worked for AETNA Freight lines, Milton Transportation and retired from Tonowanda Tank after 10 years. Following his retirement, he drove for EMTA. He was a US Navy veteran having served during the Korean Conflict. Ronald enjoyed gardening, flowers and reading. In addition to his wife, Eleanor, Ronald is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Russell "Rusty" and Laurie Moore of Stafford, VA; a daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Terry VanOrden of Mansfield, PA; a son-in-law, David Mitchell of Mansfield, PA; five grandchildren: Christin, Amy, Ryan, Wesley, Samantha, and five great grandchildren: Eleanor, Andrew, Mackenzi, Ashley and Lacey. He was predeceased by a daughter, Ronda Mitchell on July 24, 2009 and a sister, Kaye Brown on July 29, 2009. Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, September 7, 2009 from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC 637 South Main Street, Mansfield, PA. A funeral service will be held immediately following calling hours at the funeral home on Monday at 2:00 PM with Rev. Keith Diehl officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ronald's name to: the Whitneyville United Methodist Church, 2411 Charleston Road, Mansfield, PA, 16933 or the church of one's choice; Second Chance Animal Sanctuary, PO Box 293, Wellsboro, PA 16901 or the Mansfield Free Public Library, North Main Street, Mansfield. PA. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA. Published in the Star-Gazette on 9/5/2009

MOORE - Ronda Mitchell, age 50, of Mansfield, PA, died suddenly on Friday, July 24, 2009 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. Ronda was born March 18, 1959 in Wellsboro, PA, and was the daughter of Ronald and Eleanor (Kendrick) Moore. She was the wife of David E. Mitchell. Ronda was the owner and operator of Wests Dining Room and Lounge in Mansfield. She enjoyed spending time with her family, horseback riding, and collecting carousels, and taking her granddaughter to pick wild flowers.   Ronda is survived by her husband, David; a daughter and son-in-law, Samantha and Neal Graham of Nauvoo; her parents, Ronald and Eleanor Moore of Mansfield, PA; three grandchildren, Mackenzi, Ashley and Lacey; a brother and sister-in-law, Russell Rusty and Laurie Moore of Stafford, VA; a sister and brother-in-law, Lynn and Terry VanOrden of Mansfield, PA; a father-in-law, Carl Mitchell of Covington, an aunt Kaye Brown of Blossburg, PA; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Beatrice Mitchell in 2008.   Family and friends are invited to call on Sunday, July 26, 2009 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. and Monday, July 27, 2009 from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will follow the viewing on Monday at 10:00 A.M. at the funeral home with Pastor Dave Dressler officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA.

MORGAN, ELLIS E.
 Age 64, Tuesday, November 29, 1983.  Friends may call at the Scureman Funeral Home, South Main Street, Mansfield, Thursday 7 to 9 pm.  Funeral and Committal Friday at 11 am at Canoe Camp Church of Christ Disciples.  The Rev. Deborah Casey officiating.  Burial Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield.  The family will furnish flowers.  Donations to be made to Memorial Fund of the Canoe Camp Church of Christ Disciples.  Survived by his wife Margaret Cleveland Morgan, one daughter and son-in-law Jeanne and Jerry Smith of Mansfield; three sons and daughters-in-law Robert and Nancy Morgan of Felton, PA; David and Bonnie Morgan of Montrose, PA, Bruce and Debbie Morgan of Elizabethtown, PA; nine grandchildren; three brothers Dean of Canton, PA, Merrill of Wellsburg, NY, La Vern of Horseheads, NY; sister Mrs. Enid Ingerick of De Leon Springs, FL and mother Verna Morgan of Deland, FL.  He was a member of the Canoe Camp Church of Christ Disciples and he was born August 16, 1919 in Wheelerville, PA to Leon E. and Verna Miller Morgan.

ELLIS MORGAN
 A Mansfield man died of a heart attack during a hunting trip in Rutland Township Tuesday afternoon. Ellis Morgan, 64, of 217 E. Main St., Mansfield, was hunting on Legislative Rt. 5065, six miles north of Mansfield, when he was stricken with a coronary.  Police said Morgan died instantly. Morgan was pronounced dead at the scene by deputy coroner Lee Harvey.

Death of Dr. Joseph P MORRIS
ONE OF THE OLDEST CITIZENS OF MANSFIELD CALLED TO HIS REWARD 1809-12/17/1892
Dr. Joseph P Morris died of old age at his home in Mansfield last Saturday. He had been steadily failing in strength and mental vigor for a number of years. He was long identified with the business interests of that part of the county.
Dr. Joseph P Morris was born in Philadelphia in 1809. In 1834 he went to Blossburg when there were but three families residing there, and he helped to open the mines and build the railroad in both of which enterprises he was largely interested. In 1842 he went to Mansfield and remained four years, when he moved to this borough. He resided here eight years, then returned to Mansfield where he spent the remainder of his life. Dr. Morris purchased, about the first time he went to Mansfield, the Asa Mann property, which included about all the land now occupied by the borough. He was always active and enterprising in the work of building up the place. He gave six acres of land as the site for the Mansfield Classical Seminary, now the State Normal School. He also gave the lot for the Episcopal Church. He was very liberal in his gifts to the Normal school and all other Public enterprises. He was a trustee of the school for many years.
In 1836 Dr. Morris married Sarah E. daughter of Samuel W. Morris, of this borough who survives him. This aged and respected couple have enjoyed a serene  old age in their beautiful home called “The Wren’s Nest” on an elevation over-looking the borough of Mansfield.

NEAL Darwin L. "Shiner" (SRGP 10093)
89, of Mansfield, PA, diedJanuary 25, 2008 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. He was born August 31, 1918 in Mansfield, PA. Shiner was the last surviving child of Dr. Leonard and Estella Husted Neal. He was a retired poultry and dairy farmer. By the age of 19 he was a champion poultry farmer and was named 1937 Poultry Boy of the Year. In 1939, he was awarded the degree of American Farmer by Future Farmers of America. Shiner was the owner of Neal's Poultry and Neal's Ice. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Mansfield. Shiner is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 68 years, the former Ina Cooke; three daughters, Darwina Neal of Washington, DC, Marynel Somogy of Elmira, NY, Dawn (Larry) Shellenberger of Philadelphia, PA; a son, Charles (Eleanor) Neal of Mansfield, PA; four grandchildren, Stephen (Michele) Somogy of Everett, WA, Jennifer Somogy of Devon, PA, Matthew (Johna) Neal, and Ryan Jay Neal, both of Mansfield, PA; three great-grandchildren, Stephen, Matilda, and Lucas Somogy; two step grandchildren, Penny Starks and Paul (Joanna) Evans, both of Mansfield, PA; six step great-grandchildren, Serena Starks, Ashley, Tyler, Kasey, Austyn, and Jacob Evans. He was predeceased by brothers, Homer, Byron, and William; and sisters, Elizabeth and Miriam. Friends are invited to call at the Gary W. Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA, Monday, 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday, 11 a.m. - noon. Funeral services will follow there Tuesday at noon. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA. Family will provide the flowers. Memorial contributions in Darwin's memory may be made to Laurel Hospice, 24 Walnut St., Wellsboro, PA 16901, or the National Audubon Society, 700 Broadway, NY, NY 10003.

NEAL Elizabeth A. (SRGP 39444)
Elizabeth a Neal age 76, of Mansfield died Friday, Oct. 15, 1999, at Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro. Born April 15, 1923, in Mansfield, she was the daughter of Dr. Leonard and Estella Husted Neal. She was a graduate of Elmira Business Institute and was a retired seamstress. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Mansfield, the Mansfield Business and Professional Women’s Club , the Wellsboro Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Twilight Chapter 475 OES. Preceding her in death were three brothers, Byron, Homer, and William. Surviving her are one sister, Mary Neal of Mansfield; and one brother, Darwin Neal, of Mansfield. Calling hours were held Monday, Oct. 18, at the Wilston Funeral Home, Mansfield. Funeral services were held there Monday Oct. 18, with the Rev. Thomas D. Thomas officiating. Burial was made at Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield.

MARY L. NEAL (SRGP 16990)
Mary L. (Miriam) Neal, 88, of Mansfield, died Friday, July 2, 2004 at home. Born June 14, 1916 in Mansfield, she was the daughter of Dr. Leonard and Estella Husted Neal. She was retired from teaching in the Elmira City Schools. She was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church of Mansfield and the Garden Club. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Homer, Byron, William; and a sister, Elizabeth. Surviving are a brother, Darwin Neal of Mansfield; several nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to call at the Wilston Funeral Home, 18 N. Main St., Mansfield on Friday, July 9 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Services will be held at 2 p.m., following calling hours with the Rev. Deborah Casey officiating. Burial will be made in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Presbyterian Church of Mansfield, P.O. Box 72, Mansfield, Pa. 16933.

NILES - JOHNSON MRS. MAZIE 32, of Lambs Creek, dies at 3 a.m. today, Wednesday, January 9,1952. Survived by her husband, Robert Johnson, son, Robert Joseph, and daughter, Linda Mary, both at home; parents Mr. and Mrs. Russell Niles, Lambs Creek; sisters, Rosa,Rarcille, Regina, and Reva, at home, and Mrs Kenneth Nealy of Cornig; nephew Russell Nealy. Body is at the Shaw & Robena Funeral Home, where friends may call, and where the funeral will be held Friday at 2 p.m. the Rev. Everette Ousterout, of Covington, officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery.

NILES JOHNSON, MAZIE 32, died January 9, 1952 at her home in Lambs Creek, following an extended kidney ailment.  She was born in Lambs Creek, Pa., June 17, 1919, the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Russell Niles. She attended Mansfield schools, graduating from the high school with the class of 1937.  She was married January 2, 1942, at her home in Lambs Creek to Robert Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson of Tioga Pa. They had two children, Robert Joseph Johnson and Linda Marie Johnson. Besides her husband and children, she is survived by her parents. Mr and Mrs Russell Niles, five sisters. Rosa, Marcile, Regina and Reva Niles- all of Lambs Creek, Mrs Kenneth Neally of Addison, and a nephew, Russell Neally of Addison. She was an ardent church worker, being a member of the Lambs Creek Bible Church; president of the Ladies Aid, and a Sunday school teacher. Her friendliness and willingness to help others made her a host of friends, witnessed by her many floral offerings and large funeral. The funeral was held Friday, January11, at 2p.m. at eh Shaw & Robena Funeral Home, the Rev. Everall Osterhout officiating. Burial was at Oakwood Cemetery.

ODELL, Louise, (SRGP 15534) MRS. RALPH E. BENTLEY
     M. Louise Bentley, 90, of RD 1, Troy, formerly of Mansfield, died Sunday, Sept. 23, 1984 at the Ruth Cook Country Home, Mainesburg, Pa.  Born Jan. 4, 1894 in Tioga County, she was a daughter of Earl and Agnes Baynes O'Dell.  Her husband, Ralph E. Bentley, died on Jan. 30, 1974 and two of her sons also predeceased her, Donald in January of 1981 and Harold in October of 1981.  Surviving are: a son, Maurice Bentley of Commerce, Texas; a brother, Horace O'Dell of Mansfield; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Butler of Mansfield and Mrs. Elva Fralic, of Lopez Island, Washington, eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  The funeral was held at 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, Sept. 26 at the Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield.  Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield.  The Rev. Kenneth Marple, pastor of the Austinville Union Church, officiated.  Friends were invited to call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, 1984.  The family provided the flowers.  Contributions may be made to the Ruth Cook Country Home, Mainesburg.

OSGOOD, Irving M. (SRGP 05347), age 93, of Mansfield RD 2, Pa. Thursday Dec. 13, 1973 at Soldier’s & Sailor’s Hospital, Wellsboro. Friends are invited to call at Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield, Saturday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Sunday 2:30 p.m. Rev. Richard Brenneman officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. Survived by sister, Eva Hager of Mansfield; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. He was born June 20, 1880, son of Benjamin and Elizabeth McConnell Osgood. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Austinville I.O.O.F. No. 328.

IRVING M. OSGOOD (SRGP 05347)
 Irving M. Osgood, 93, of Mansfield RD 2, died Friday, Dec. 14, 1973, in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. He was born in Mansfield on June 20, 1880, a son of Benjamin and Elizabeth McConnell Osgood. Mr. Osgood was a retired farmer. He was a member of Austinville Odd Fellows Lodge 328. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Eva Hager, of Mansfield; two grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. The funeral was held Sunday at the Kuhl Funeral Home, 18 North Main Street.  Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. The Rev. Richard Brenneman, pastor of the Mansfield United Methodist Church, officiated.

PALMER, MARK E. (SRGP 5532)
 The death of Mark E. Palmer occurred at his home in Montour Falls, N.Y., Tuesday, March 4, after an illness of nearly 8 months, 23 weeks of which were spent in the Arnot Ogden hospital.  The decedent was born in Sullivan, Tioga County, July 12, 1870 and had for many years lived in or near Mansfield.  November 1921 he went to Montour Falls where he conducted a grocery store.  After disposing of his store he was employed by J. T. McKey in a Hardware.  He is survived by his wife, three brothers, F. A. Palmer, Hornell, N.Y., L. R. Palmer, Mosherville, Pa., and Smith Palmer, Troy, Pa., and by one sister, Mrs. S. M. Feathers, of Mainesburg.  Prayer service was held at the home Wednesday evening at 8 o’clock, Rev. Gardner of the M. E. Church, of which Mr. Palmer was a member officiated.  Funeral services were held Thursday at one o’clock at the M. E. Church in this place, Rev. F. P. Simmons officiating.  Burial was in Oakwood cemetery. [Tombstone is in Prospect Cemetery - Obit is in error]

PARIS - MRS. LORA PARIS MATTISON
 Mrs. Lora Paris Mattison, 75, of Mansfield RD 3, died Monday, Sept. 3, 1962.  She was a member of the Mansfield Methodist Church.  Survived by husband, Emory Mattison; son, Donald, of Mansfield; daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Erway and Mrs. Gloria Wagaman, both of Wellsboro RD, Mrs. Onalee Tice of Mainesburg; six grandchildren.  Funeral service will be held at Shaw & Robena Funeral Home, Mansfield on Thursday at 2 pm, the Rev. Harry Sagar officiating.  Burial will be in Prospect Cemetery.

PARIS – VIRGIL J. PARIS, age 54, of Mansfield Rd, died Monday, Jan. 25, 1965, in Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, following an extended illness. Body at Shaw & Robena Funeral Home, Mansfield. No calling hours. Private funeral there Thursday at 10:30 am, the Rev. Otto Marshall. Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. Survived by wife, Dorothy Tanner Paris, at home; daughter, Mrs. Margaret Plank of Liberty; brother, Arnold Paris of Blossburg; half-brother, Lawrence Stone of Tioga; half-sister, Mrs. Ruth Dall of Buffalo; three grandchildren

PARKER Phillip V.
Age 65, of Tioga, PA, died Saturday, May 30, 2009, at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. Phillip was born July 27, 1943 in Elmira, NY, a son of Vernon and Vergaleen (Rarick) Parker. He was the husband of Barbara (Tice) Parker for 42 years. He was employed by Corning, Inc. for 30 years. Phillip was a US Navy veteran. He enjoyed working on cars, drag racing, traveling, camping, and spending time with his grandchildren. Phillip is survived by his wife, Barbara; a son and daughter-in-law, Tracy and Jamie Parker of Tioga, PA; a daughter and son-in-law, Krista and Curt Feairheller of Kettering, OH; five grandchildren, Daniel, Sarah, Destiny, Tristan and Emma; and a brother and sister-in-law, William and Martha Parker of Harrisburg, PA. Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, June 2, 2009, from noon to 2:00 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will be held immediately following the viewing at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Richard Berg officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 6/1/2009

PARKER - Robert [Bobbie] Parker, 15, of Lawrenceville died Nov. 2, 1959. Survived by parents, Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Parker; sister, Miss Phyllis Jean Parker at home; brothers, Clifford Jr. and Richard Parker at home, Jack Parker of Lindley, NY, Leonard Parker of Corning, NY and Rex Parker of Tioga; maternal grandfather, Andrew Jackson Whitehill of Lawrenceville; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Maude Parker of Fairmont, W. Va. Body was at the Shaw & Robena Funeral Home, Mansfield and was removed Tuesday to the family home where Prayer Services for the immediate family will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Lawrenceville Methodist Church, the Rev. Albert Scott officiating. Burial in the Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. - Mansfield Advertiser, Nov. 1959

JESSE H. PAYNE
Jesse H. Payne, 62, of RD 3, Mansfield, died Sunday, Sept. 8, 1991 at home. Born June 10, 1929 in Williamsport, he was the son of William D. and Jennie Kendrick Payne. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean conflict. He was a 42-year employee of Pennsylvania Electric Company in Mansfield, retiring in 1989. Surviving are his wife of 33 years, Sally Mase Payne; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Timothy and Cyndi Payne, Scott and Debbie Payne, Chris Payne, all of Mansfield, Todd and Kristina Payne of Mainesburg; two sisters, Alverta Kriner of Covington, Virginia Jackson of Roaring Branch, brother, Donald (Bob) Payne of Blossburg, three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends called at the Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield, Tuesday, Sept. 10. Services were held at the funeral home Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 11, with the Rev. Donald Newkirk, pastor of Lambs Creek Bible Church, officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield.  (Wellsboro Gazette, Wellsboro, PA, Wednesday, September 11, 1991)

PERKINS -MYRTLE SMITH, age 79 of 227 Sherwood Manor, Mansfield, PA; July 8, 1992 at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro, PA.  Friends may call at the Scureman Funeral Home, 130 South Main St., Mansfield, PA, Saturday from 12 noon to 2 PM.  Funeral Service will be held there at the conclusion of Calling Hours with the Rev. Donald Newkirk officiating.  Burial, Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA. She was born June 6, 1913 in Gold, PA, daughter of Floyd M. and Myra Galpin Perkins.  She is survived by 5 sons, Stanley J. of Lockwood, NY, Stanford E. of Monroeton, PA, Richard D. of Millerton, PA, Roger W. of Mansfield, PA and Gary G. of Winchester, CA; 2 daughters, Mrs. Howard (Nancy) Deming of Tioga, PA and Mrs. Dare (Sally) Daniels of Trumansburg, NY; 17 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 5 sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Hamilton of Wellsville, NY, Mrs. Blanche Calhoun of Shinglehouse, PA, Mrs. Ruth Tambash of Bradford, PA, Mrs. Donna Watson of Olean, NY, Mrs. Phyllis Thompson of Ulysses, PA; 1 brother, Floyd Perkins, Jr. of Cambridge, Ohio.  She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Elwin D. Smith on June 30, 1989 and 5 brothers, Dorr, Lloyd, Hugh, Reubin and Robert Perkins and sister, Gertrude Freelove.  Mrs. Smith was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield and the Women's Christian Temperance Union.  –Elmira Star Gazette.

PHILLIPS - Mrs. Olive A. Campbell (SRGP 73123) Sunday, March 7, 1909, while the sun was shining bright and radiant and the birds were singing in the trees near her home in Mansfield, Pa., there passed from this life into the life eternal, Mrs. Olive A. Campbell, the beloved wife of Isaac Campbell and the mother of the following children: Mrs. Emma Phillips, Mrs. Goldie Peterson, Mrs. Ollie Moran, all of Elmira, N.Y. ; John and Ernest and daughter Ava, of Mansfield. Her childhood days were spent in the country, her parents being well to do farmers. She was the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Phillips, who had a large family of children, and attended the Mansfield State Normal when there was but one building on the grounds. There she fitted herself for a teacher, beginning her duties when but 16 years of age.

PICKERING -   MARY E. BASTIAN
               Mary E. Bastian, 102, of Mansfield died Thursday, Sept. 21, 2000, at Broad  Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro.   Born Jan. 21, 1898, in Sylvania, she was the daughter of John and Lillian Mae Watkins Pickering.  She was a retired realtor, published author and accomplished artist.  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield; member and past Noble Grand of the former Elizabeth Rebekah Lodge; and a past state  president of the Ladies Auxiliary Patriarch Militants.   Preceding her in death was her husband, Lloyd F. Bastian, in 1973.  Surviving are three sons, Lloyd F. Bastian II of Green Cove Springs, Fla., Jack  R. Bastian of Corning, N.Y., and Glenn P. Bastian of Blossburg; two daughters, Virginia Smith and Fay Jones, both of Mansfield; 15 grandchildren; and 22  great-grandchildren.   Private funeral services will be held at the Wilston Funeral Home, Mansfield, with the Rev. Joyce Treas, her pastor, officiating.  Burial will be made at Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield.   Memorial donations may be made to the United Methodist Church Building Fund, 67 East Wellsboro St., Mansfield, Pa. 16933.

POWERS, Ray A.
Age 71 of 709 Bonview St., Monday, October 23, 1978. Friends may call at Ballard & Lindgren Funeral Home, Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral there Thursday at 10 am with the Rev. Bryce A. Blair officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, Pa. He is survived by his wife, Leona; sons, Donald and John of Elmira, deceased sons, George and Robert; daughters, Mrs. Kenneth ( Leona ) DeHaas of Wellsburg, Mrs. Richard ( Dretta) Durgin of Pine City, Mrs. Robert ( Mary Ann) Harrison of Troy, Pa.; A sister, Mrs. Mildred Watkins of Cleveland; 17 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren. He was a truck driver for 35 years. Retiring from Hankins Container Co.

PRZBYSZEWSKI, John F, 71, of RD 2, Mansfield died Friday, July 12, 1985 at his home following an illness.  Born in January 10, 1914 in Chicago, Ill.  He was a son of Felix and Frances (Bogaczyk) Przbyszewski.  He was a World War II veteran, serving in the European Theater.  He was a member of the Veteran of Foreign Wars Post at Mansfield and the Morris Run American Legion Post.  Surviving are his wife, the former Esther JONES; two daughters, Mrs. Mary SWINSICK of Pine City, NY and Hazel HULSLANDER of Mansfield; two sisters, Mrs. Mary SHIELDS of Chicago and Mrs. Helen PRICE of Decator, ILL.; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.  The funeral was held Sunday at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield.  Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.  The rev. James T. Dawes, Paster of the Mansfield United Methodist Church Officiated.  “Wellsboro Gazette,”  (1985-07-17)

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