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by Joyce M. Tice See Oakwood Cemetery Listing 1970 partial and Oakwood Cemetery 2005 Complete
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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. |
| SRGP ID Added in parentheses by Joyce M .Tice if included in her Sullivan-Rutland Genealogy Project. If you are researching or descended from any of those so designated, it is requested that you share your research with Joyce's SRGP if you have not already done so. That is the price I ask for making this site available. It is your opportunity to share in the cost of creating this site and reward Joyce just a tad for making this enormous body of resource available to you. It is a way to pay your dues in a small way for use of this site. Please reference the SRGP ID and the page you found this on the site, when you write to me. For women listed under a married alias, I have provided her real name, if I know it. |
Subj: Re: "Mrs F. L. Starkey"
Date: 01/24/2004 6:04:03 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: aelugg@penn.com (Anne P. Lugg)
Reply-to: aelugg@penn.com
To: JoyceTice@aol.com
Greetings!
Frank Lewis Starkey married Alice Sophia Randall
(Allie) on April 20, 1887. She was born in Canton, PA on March 9,
1868, the daughter of Charles Randall and Eliza S. Ayers. Allie died at
home (called Pine Croft) on Newtown Hill Richmond township on December
10, 1921. She was survived by her husband and two sons, Colie Monroe
Starkey and Maurice Randall Starkey. She was predeceased by a daughter
Flossie Genevieve Starkey Bartlett who died soon after giving birth to
a son. Frank Lewis Starkey was a brother of my late husband's
grandmother. Do you want to know any thing else about the Starkeys?
Anne P. Lugg}.
RANKIN – Sharon Dawn Ward, 67, of Mansfield, died Friday, July 20, 2007 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Sharon was the wife of the late Jack C. Bailey who died June 23, 1983 and a long time companion of Dean Ward. She was born Dec. 14, 1939, in Mansfield, a daughter of Ross and Lena Sumner Rankin. Sharon was formerly employed at Mansfield University in the Manser Dining Hall. Her favorite past times were watching movies, drawing, art, refinishing furniture, and trivia. Sharon is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Jimmy Bailey of Bath, NY, Todd and Tina Bailey of Mansfield; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jackie and Steve Antes of Wellsville, NY, Tara Jo and Jerry Copas of Sayre; her long time companion, Dean Ward of Mansfield; six grandchildren, Brittany Bailey, Hanna Bailey, Beth and Mark Antes, Kerstin Barnett, Michael Copas; and a brother, Phil Rankin of Wellsboro. Family and friends were invited to call on Monday, July 23, 2007 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory, and Monuments, PC, Mansfield. Funeral services were held immediately following the viewing, at 4 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Ira Hindman officiating. Burial was made in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701 or to MADD, 511 E. John Carpenter Freeway, Suite 700, Irving, Texas, 75062 or to the charity of one’s choice. – Mansfield Gazette, 25 July 2007
STURGIS RARICK (SRGP 05469)
Sturgis Rarick diedat his home on Seventh street Saturday at 2 p.m.
He had been in ill health for some time, but was confined to his home only
a short time. He was born on Briar Hill, September 5, 1849, the son of
Lorenzo D. and Lydia Rarick. February 5, 1881 he was married to Clara Ellis
by the Reverend Mansfield of Roseville. Seven children, were born to the,
all of whom are living, Fred Rarick of Marion, O.; Myron of Corning; Orrin
of Mansfield; Mrs. Iona Davis of Lindley; Mrs. Flossie Allen of Wellsboro;
Mrs. Cornelia Colby of Mansfield; Mrs. Dora Phillips of Pine City. Mr.
Rarick lived on his farm at Painter Run until a few years ago, when he
moved to Mansfield. He was a man of sterling qualities and held the respect
of a large circle of friends. A kind husband and father, and a good neighbor,
he will be missed outside of his home, as well as by those in his home.
Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock.
Reverend Barnes, pastor of the Free Methodist Church of Elmira, officiating;
interment in Oakwood Cemetery. (handwritten on article Sept. 17, 1927)
STURGES RARICK (SRGP 05469)
Sturges Rarick, died Sept. 17, aged 78 years. He is survived
by his widow and seven children, Fred, of Marion, Ohio; Myron, of Corning;
Orin, of Rutland; Mrs. George Davis, of Corning; Mrs. Emery Allen, of Wellsboro;
Mrs. John Phillips, of Pine City and Cornelia at home. He is also
survived by two brothers, William Rarick, of Mansfield and A.G. Rarick
of Corning, and 14 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sept. 20.
Rev. Mr. Barnes and Rev. Mr. Fish, of Elmira, officiating; burial in Mansfield.
(The Agitator: Wellsboro, PA, Wednesday, September 28, 1927)
RARRICK - Vergaleen E. Parker, 77, of P.O. Box 140, Tioga, formerly of 175 Brooklyn St., Mansfield, died Sunday, Jan. 22, 1989 at home. Born Dec. 19, 1911 in Rutland Township, she was a daughter of Orran and Nellie Colby Rarrick. Mrs. Parker was a member of the First Baptist Church of Mansfield and Rebekah Lodge #291 of Mansfield. She was a former manager of the cafeteria at Mansfield High School for 27 years, retiring in 1973. Surviving are her husband, Vernon L. Parker; sons and daughters-in-law, William O. and Martha Parker of Linglestown and Phillip V. and Barbara Parker of Tioga; brother, Gordon Rarrick of Middlebury Center; sisters, Revabele Smith of Pike, NY and Marie Herman of Midland Park, NJ; five grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 25, at 1 p.m. at the Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield, with the Rev. Benjamin E. Nevin officiating. Burial was made in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield.
RASMUSSEN - Gunnar Rasmussen, 95, of 138 Spencer Rd., Mansfield, died Friday, April 16, 1993, at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born March 8, 1908, in Sindal, Denmark, to Adolph and Karen Larsen Rasmussen. He was a member of Friendship Lodge F&AM #247, Mansfield, and the Williamsport Consistory. He was the former owner of Rasmussen Nurseries, Mansfield, currently owned by his son, Joseph. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Mary Knowlton Rasmussen; two sons and daughter-in-law, Jack and Betty Rasmussen of Corning, NY, and Joseph Rasmussen and friend, Cindy Mitchell, of Mansfield; one daughter, Linda Rasmussen of Lebanon; two brothers, Holger of Denmark and William of Denmark and Edgewater, Fla.; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Dana and Arne Aarup of Denmark and Lisbeth and Knud Gustofsen of Denver, Colo.; special cousins, Arne and Kirsten Rasmussen of Ohio; five grandchildren. There were no calling hours. Private services were held Monday, April 19, at the Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield, with the Rev. Ira Hindman officiating. Burial was made at Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. Memorial donations may be made to The Carnegie Library for the Blind and Physical Handicapped, 4724 Baum Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15213-1389 - Wellsboro Gazette, April 21, 1993
REDFIELD - Mrs. Bertha Knowlton (SRGP 38875)
Mrs. Bertha Louise Knowlton, aged 67 years, of Covington, R.D., formerly
of Canoe Camp, died May 1. She is survived by her husband, Ross Knowlton,
daughter, Mrs. Gunnar Rasmussen of Mansfield; sons, Richard of Mansfield,
Robert and Scott of Harrisburg; 12 grandchildren; brothers, Harry Redfield
of Rochester and H.M. Redfield of Geneva; sister, Mrs. Walter Merrick of
Vanderbilt, PA. The funeral will be held Thursday at 3 p.m.: burial
at Mansfield. (Oakwood Cemetery)
Francis J.(Bucky) ROBENA, 89, of Arnot, died Thursday, March 7, 1985, at his home. Born at Arnot, Sept. 18, 1895, he was the son of Amos and Rose Besanceney Robena. He was a member and treasurer of the Arnot Presbyterian church. Mr Robena was a partner in the former Shaw and Robena Funeral Home at Mansfield for 27 years. He was a 50 year member and past master of Lodge #350 F&AM, Blossburg, a past high priest of Royal Arch Zebulun chapter #296, Mansfield, and was a member of the Lodge Council Chapter Consistory of the Scottish Right Bodies of the valley of Williamsport. Mr Robena was treasurer of the Arnot Citizen's Committee, a member of Covington Grange and a former member of the Tioga - Potter Funeral Directors Assoc. He and his wife the former Anna Keagle, were married for 68 years. His wife is the only immediate survivor. The funeral was held March 11, 1985, at the Drinkwine Funeral Home, Blossburg. Burial was in the Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. The Rev. Paul Neuffer, his pastor , officiated. Memorial donations may be made in his name to the American Heart Association, North Central Pennsylvania Chapter, 153 W. 4th St. Williamsport, Pa. 17701
ROBERTS –SARA R. SWINGLE age 61 of Lambs Creek Road, Mansfield, PA Wednesday, August 8, 1990 at home. She was born July 22, 1929 in Wilkes-Barre, PA daughter of Frederick D. and Harriette N. Gruttenden Roberts. Friends may call at the Scureman Funeral Home, Friday, from 7 to 9 pm. Funeral there Saturday at 11 am with the Rev. Debra Casey officiating. Burial, Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA. Survived by her husband of 40 years, Robert c. Swingle; son and daughter-in-law, Robert Jr. and Vernie Swingle and their children, Jennifer and Jim; son, William, all of Mansfield, PA; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and George Fritz of Stroudsburg, PA; daughter, Judy Swingle of White Plaines, NY; brother, William Roberts of Mansfield, PA. She was a dedicated home maker and active for a number of years in the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. The family will provide flowers. Memorial donations in her memory may be made to the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital Auxiliary or the American Cancer Society in Wellsboro, PA. –Elmira Star-Gazette 8/10/1990
Victor ROCKWELL, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Beach, was instantly killed at 9 o’clock last Thursday morning by being run over by a hay press, while on his way to the Powers school, a mile east of this boro. He had ridden from home to within a few rods of the school house when hearing the last bell he tried to get off or fell and was caught beneath one of the heavily loaded rear runners which passed over his body just above the hips. He was immediately carried to the school house and his parents and a physician summoned, but death had apparently been instantaneous from the crushing of the spinal column. No blame attaches to anyone for the sad accident. He was a bright promising boy, eight years and seven months old, and a favorite with his playmates and all who knew him. Intelligence of the accident was received in this boro with the utmost sorrow and unstinted expressions of sympathy for the bereaved parents. Funeral services were held on Saturday at 1 o’clock from the house, the Rev. E. J. Rosengrant officiating, assisted by the Rev. L. M. Gates. The late schoolmates of the departed attended the obsequies in a body. Numerous floral offerings bespoke the loving sympathy of mourning friends. The burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.
PHILLIP J. ROSE (SRGP 19385)
Phillip J. Rose, age 49, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Elmira, NY
and Mansfield, died on Saturday, Sept. 3, 1983 in Pittsburgh. He was employed
by the Commercial Credit Corporation for the past 25 years. He worked in
the Elmira, NY and Williamsport offices before moving to the Pittsburgh
office in 1977. He was a member of the Heights Lodge #913, F&AM at
Elmira Heights, NY. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Anderson Rose;
two daughters, Kelly and Stacy Rose, both at home; son, Phillip, Jr, at
home; parents Mr. and Mrs. Denzel Rose of Mansfield; sister, Mrs. Harold
(Betty) Waite of Pine City, NY. Funeral services were held at the Scureman
Funeral Home in Mansfield on Wednesday afternoon at 1 pm with the Rev.
Hobart Campbell officiating. Burial in the Oakwood Cemetery at Mansfield.
ROSS, Edward - TGR 1922
RUMSEY –ELIZABETH L. SEELYE, (SRGP 06263) 81, Canton, PA, diedon March 9, 2005, at Broad Acres Nursing Home. Born on February 2, 1924 in Wheeling, W.VA she was the daughter of the late Walter and Iva (Moore) Rumsey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Herman A. Seelye. Elizabeth was a member of the Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ) Canton. Prior to her retirement, she was co-owner of Seelye’s Electrical Company. Left to cherish her memory are her children; Suzanne Seelye, Canton, Gray Seelye and his wife, Mary, Brownsville, PA, Carl Seelye and wife Ann, York, PA; six grandchildren, Craig Seelye and wife, Kara, York, PA; Jill Seelye, Belcamp, MD; Joel Seelye, Pittsburgh, PA; Nathan, Joshua and Bethany Seelye, Brownsville, PA; sisters, Lois Peters, Dallas, TX; and Bonnie Longley, Park Forest, IL; brothers, Jerald Rumsey and wife, Deanna, Mansfield, PA; Richard Rumsey and wife, Alma, Anderson, SC; and James Rumsey and wife, Elsie, Canton; sister-in-law, Ann Rumsey, Perry, NY; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. A memorial service was held at the Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ), Canton with rev. David B. Morris officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. Donations may be made in her memory to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1833, Merrifield, VA or to the Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ), 40 N. Minnequa Ave., Canton, PA or the American Lung Association, 738 S. Main St., Scranton, PA. –Canton Independent Sentinel.
RUMSEY - SEELYE Listed on 03/11/05 ESG (SRGP 06263)
Elizabeth L. Age 81, of Canton, PA, diedon Wednesday, March 9, 2005,
at Broad Acres Nursing Home. She was born on February 2, 1924 in Wheeling,
WV, a daughter of the late Walter and Iva (Moore) Rumsey. In addition to
her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Herman A. Seelye.
Elizabeth was a member of the Canton Church of Christ. Prior to her retirement,
she was co-owner of Seelye's Electrical Company. Left to cherish her memory
are her children, Suzanne Seelye of Canton, PA, Gary Seclye and wife, Mary
of Brownsville, PA, Carl Seelye and wife, Ann of York, PA; six grandchildren,
Craig Seelye and wife, Kara of York, PA, Jill Seelye of Belcamp, MD, Joel
Seelye of Pittsburgh, PA, and Nathan, Joshua and Bethany Seelye of Brownsville,
PA; two sisters, Lois Peters of Dallas, TX, Bonnie Longley of Park Forest,
IL; three brothers, Jerald Rumsey and wife, Deanna of Mansfield, PA, Richard
Rumsey and wife, Alma of Anderson, SC, James Rumsey and wife, Elsie of
Canton, PA; a sister-in-law, Ann Rumsey of Perry, NY; and numerous nieces,
nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Friends will be received at the
Morse-Kleese Funeral Home, Center Street, Canton, PA, on Saturday, March
12, from 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. A memorial service will be held at the Canton
Church of Christ on Sunday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. David B. Morris officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to The American
Diabetes Association, PO BOX 1833, Merrifield, VA 22116-8033, or to the
Canton Church of Christ, 40 North Minnequa Ave., Canton, PA 17724. American
Lung Association, 738 S. Main Street, Scranton, PA.
RUMSEY, WALTER B. (Benny) (SRGP 05982)
Age 91. Of Mainesburg, Pa. A life long resident of Sullivan Township.
Died July 5, 1984. Friends may call at the Scureman Funeral Home, South
Main St., Mansfield, Pa. Saturday 7 to 9 pm. Funeral Services will be at
the Funeral Home Sunday at 3 pm. Rev. James T. Dawes officiating. Burial
in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, Pa. The family will furnish the flowers,
those friends wishing may make contributions to American Heart Ass. in
care of Helen V. Cole of 5 Rectory Lane Wellsboro, Pa. 16901. He was predeceased
in death by his beloved wife, Iva Moore Rumsey in May, 1979. He is survived
by four sons and daughters-in-law, Maurice W. and Ann Rumsey of Perry,
NY, Richard B. and Alma R. Rumsey of Anderson, NC, James R. and Elsie Rumsey
of Bradley Beach, NJ; Jerald J. & Deanna Rumsey of Mansfield, Pa.;
three daughters and sons-in-law, Nina A. and Kermit Longley Park Forest,
ILL, Elizabeth L. and Herman Seelye of Canton, Pa., Lois V. and Dr. Paul
Peters of Dallas, Texas, eighteen grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.
He owned and operated a farm in Sullivan Township, Tioga County PA, from
1928 to 1952 and he retired from The Pennsylvania Department of Highways
in 1964 after twenty-five years of service.
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WALTER B. RUMSEY (SRGP 05982)
MAINESBURG---Walter B. (Benny) Rumsey, 91, of Mainesburg, died Thursday, July 5, 1984. Born here Sept. 26, 1892, he was a son of Bargon and Lydia Smith Rumsey. He had owned and operated a farm in Sullivan Twp., Tioga County, from 1928 until 1952. Mr. Rumsey retired from the former Pennsylvania Department of Highways in 1964 after 24 years with that agency. His wife, the former Iva Moore, died in May 1979. Surviving are four sons, Maurice W., of Perry, NY, Richard B., of Anderson, NC, and James R., of Bradley Beach, NJ, and Jerald J., of Mansfield; three daughters, Mrs. Nina A. Longley, of Park Forest, ILL, Mrs. Elizabeth L. Seelye, of Canton, and Mrs. Lois V. Peters, of Dallas, TX; 18 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 3 pm Sunday at Scureman's, 130 South Main Street, Mansfield. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. The Rev. James T. Dawes, pastor of First United Methodist Church, Mansfield, will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 pm Saturday. |
SCHENCK – MRS. JUNE E. SCHENCK WILSON, age 38, of Tioga RD 2, died Sunday, June 7, 1964. She was a member of the Tioga Junction Methodist Church. Survived by husband, Robert L. Wilson; sons, Benjamin, Gary and Stephen, all at home; parents, Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Schenck of Tioga RD 2; sister, Mrs. Genevieve Gilbert of Tioga RD 2. Funeral was held at Shaw & Robena Funeral Home on Wednesday at 2 pm, with Rev. Lester J. Showalter officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield.
SCHIRMER
Frederick W. Age 86, of Mansfield, PA, died Sunday, February 25, 2007,
at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro, PA. Frederick was
the husband of Gladys M (Brooks) Schirmer with whom he would have observed
a 62nd wedding anniversary on May 5, 2007. Frederick was born on March
27, 1920. He retired from the former Armco after 25 years of service. After
his retirement, he was a driver for EMTA for 15 years. Frederick was a
member of the First United Methodist Church in Mansfield, PA. He was a
WWII US Army veteran and a member of the Mansfield VFW. Frederick received
the Max Colgrove Citizen of the Year Award in 1988. Frederick is survived
by his wife, Gladys; a daughter and son-in-law, Katherine and Thomas Mazzuchi,
PhD.; four grandchildren, Sara (Joseph) Pranio, Thomas Jr., Joel and Molly
Mazzuchi; a brother, Carl Schirmer of Long Island, NY; two sisters, Margaret
Boyle of Brooklyn, NY, and Katherine Orum of Glenham, NY. A daughter, Linda
Jean Schirmer, in 1965, preceded him in death. Family and friends are invited
to call on Thursday, March 1, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A.
Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St.,
Mansfield, PA, and on Friday, March 2, 2007, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
at the First United Methodist Church, Academy St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral
services will be held on Friday, March 2, 2007, at 11 a.m. at the church.
Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA.
RANSOM SCHOFIELD
The body of Ransom Schofield was taken to Mansfield from Buffalo for
burial, which was made in Oakwood cemetery, Feb. 12. A public service
was held in Buffalo before the funeral party started for Mansfield.
Mr. Schofield was in his 65th year. He was born in Delmar township,
Tioga county, and lived near Mansfield several years. After moving
to Buffalo he entered the Curtis plant, where he had an excellent position
as time-keeper, being known as one of the “charter members” in the company’s
service. He was a member of the Methodist church in Buffalo. His
death occurred Feb. 10, in Buffalo, after an illness of two weeks with
hardening of the liver. He had recently undergone two operations
in the hope of receiving relief. He is survived by his wife, two sons,
Jud Schofield, of Chester, and Harry, of Buffalo; two daughters, Mrs. Geo.
Hall, of Rutland, and Miss Mable Schofield, of Buffalo; four grandsons,
Winfred, Bernard and Vincent Hall, of Rutland, and Harry Schofield Jr.,
of Buffalo; and one granddaughter, Miss Amber Sours, who has made her home
with her grandparents. (The Agitator, Wellsboro, PA, Wednesday, February
25, 1920)
REV. EDWARD R. SCHOLZ age 73 of Memorial Home Community, Penney Farms, Florida, formerly of Penna. Ave., Elmira, Friday, November 12, 1971 in Florida. Funeral will be held Monday in Florida. Body will arrive in Elmira Tuesday afternoon. Friends may call at the Hagerman Funeral Home Tuesday 7 to 9 p.m. Committal services will be held Tuesday at 9 p.m. at the funeral home, the Rev. Howard E. Adamy of Centenary United Methodist Church officiating. Burial Wednesday in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, Penna. In Lieu of flowers contributions may be made in his name to the Centenary United Methodist Church. –Elmira Star-Gazette 11/16/1971
SCHWAB
- MARIE S. McCONNELL
Marie Schwab McConnell, 103, of Mansfield died Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2001,
at Broad Acres, Wellsboro. Born Feb. 23, 1898, in Germania,
she was the daughter of Alfred and Katherine (Stahli) Schwab. She
was a member of the St. James Episcopal Church; a member of the former
Mansfield Utopian Club, the Mansfield Garden Club, the Audubon Society
and a volunteer gray lady at the Blossburg Hospital. She was formerly
employed at the Grange Bank and for many years at Tri County Rural Electric
where she was a bookkeeper. Preceding her in death were her husband,
Ernest (Shorty) McConnell, in 1977;daughter, Shirley Ann Johnson, in 2001;
one grandson, Steven Kiley Johnson in 1997; two brothers, two sisters and
"special brother and sister" Robert Schwab and Gladys Schwab Merrill.
Surviving are two granddaughters and grandson-in-law, Susan Marie Johnson
of Charlottesville, Va., and Sarah and Jerry Valimont of Mainesburg; grandsons
and granddaughters-in-law, Scott and Vicki Johnson of Mesa, Ariz., and
Stuart Johnson of Easton, Md., and Stacey M. (Barbara) Johnson of Mansfield;
granddaughter-in-law, Judy Johnson of Tioga; seven great-grandchildren;
three great-great-grandchildren; three stepgreat-grandchildren; eight
stepgreat-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; sister, Freda
Schanutz of Bethany Center, Elmira, N.Y. Funeral services will
be held Saturday, Sept. 8, at 2 p.m. at the St. James Episcopal Church,
St. James Street, Mansfield, with the Rev. Canon Rudolph J. van der
Hiel officiating. Burial will be made at Oakwood Cemetery.
Arrangements are being handled by the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel,Crematory
and Monuments, Mansfield.
SCHWAB – Robert Rene Schwab, 74, of RD3, Box 1098, Mansfield, died Thursday, Jan. 25, 1990, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre after a lengthy illness. Born July 30, 1915, in Leetonia, he was the son of Robert E. and Angela Gasnier Schwab. He was a graduate of the Mansfield State Teachers College, a 42 year employee of the Tri-County Electric Co., retiring in 1980, a veteran of the US Army WWII, was awarded the Legion of Merit Medal and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield. He and his wife observed their 47th wedding anniversary on June 21, 1989. Surviving are his wife, the former Marie Miller, three sons, John of Mansfield, Thomas of Elmira Heights, NY, and Frank of Burlington; one daughter, Linda Wentzel of Blossburg; sisters, Marie McConnell of Mansfield and Gladys Merrill of Canton; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours were held at the First United Methodist Church in Mansfield on Saturday, Jan. 27, from 2-4 PM. Services were held at the church at the conclusion of calling hours. Rev. Rudolph J. Van der Hiel officiated. Family provided the flowers. Burial was made at the Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. Memorial contributions may be made in his honor to The Arthritis Foundation, the Mansfield Methodist Church or the Mansfield Ambulance Association. Arrangements were made by the Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield. – Wellsboro Gazette, 31 Jan. 1990, p.10
SCOTT Graydon A. Age 74, formerly of Mansfield, PA, diedat 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, February 8, 2005, at the Bath Veterans Administration Medical Center in Bath, NY. He was the husband of the late Christine E. (Kinch) Scott, who diedon January 24, 1993. Mr. Scott was born on December 4, 1930 in Troy, PA. He was the son of the late Galen A. Scott and Elizabeth (Harrer) Duffin. Graydon was a Korean War Veteran, serving in the United States Army. Mr. Scott was a self-employed accountant in the Mansfield area. Graydon was responsible for Mansfield University receiving their first computer system and was in charge of the first computer scored exam at the university. He was former member of Mansfield Borough Council, a member of the Mansfield Chamber of Commerce, and was the organizer of BOOM (Betterment Organization of Mansfield, Inc.). Graydon was awarded the Mansfield Citizen Of The Year in 1992, and helped spearhead the project of bringing the horse head hitching posts to the streets of Mansfield, and had a community park named after him. He was a lifetime member of the Mansfield Lions Club where he won many local and state awards. Many folks around Mansfield would recognize Graydon as George Washington in the holiday parades. Mr. Scott is survived by a son, Thomas A. Scott and his wife, Nilsa Maldonado-Mendez of Dryden, NY; and a daughter, Debra A. Scott of Philadelphia, PA; a granddaughter, Emily Scott of Elmira, NY; a brother, Ammon Scott and his wife, Carolyn of Fort Collins, CO; and nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, Graydon was preceded in death by his grandson, Alex Scott, who diedin June of 2003. Family and friends are invited to call at the Scureman Funeral Home, Inc. 130 South Main Street, Mansfield, PA, on Saturday, February 12, 2005, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. The funeral service will be held immediately following the viewing at 11:00 a.m. Pastor John Sotero of the First Assembly of God in Ithaca, NY, will be officiating. Interment will follow the service in Oakwood Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Mansfield Lions Club, P.O. Box 353, Mansfield, PA 16933 in Graydon Scott's name.
SCOTT – Graydon A. Scott, 74, formerly of Mansfield, diedat 4:15 PM on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005 at the Bath Veterans Administration Medical Center in Bath, NY. He was the husband of the late Christine E. Kinch Scott who diedon Jan. 24, 1993. Mr. Scott was born on Dec. 4, 1930 in Troy. He was the son of the late Galen A. Scott and Elizabeth (Harrer) Duffin. Graydon was a Korean War Veteran, serving in the United States Army. Mr. Scott was a self-employed accountant in the Mansfield area. Graydon was responsible for Mansfield University receiving their first computer system and was in charge of the first computer scored exam at the university. He was a member of Mansfield Borough Council, a member of the Mansfield Chamber of Commerce, and was the organizer of BOOM (Betterment Organization of Mansfield, Inc.) Graydon was awarded the Mansfield Citizen of the Year in 1992, and helped spearhead the project of bringing the horse head hitching posts to the streets of Mansfield, and had a community park named after him. He was a life-time member of the Mansfield Lions Club where he won many local and state awards. Many folks around Mansfield would recognize Graydon as George Washington in the holiday parades. Mr. Scott is survived by a son, Thomas A. Scott and his wife Nilsa Maldonado-Mendez of Dryden, NY; a daughter, Debra A. Scott of Philadelphia; a granddaughter, Emily Scott of Elmira, NY; a brother, Ammon Scott and his wife Carolyn of Fort Collins, Colo.; and nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, Graydon was preceded in death by his grandson, Alex Scott who diedin June of 2003. Family and friends were invited to call at the Scureman Funeral Home, Inc., Mansfield, on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005. The funeral service was held immediately following the viewing with Pastor John Sotero of the First Assembly of God in Ithaca, NY officiating. Interment followed the service in Oakwood Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Mansfield Lions Club, PO Box 353, Mansfield, PA 16933 in Graydon Scott’s name. – The Gazette, 16 Feb. 2005
SCUDDER – MRS. GRACE BIXBY, 84, of Mansfield RD 1, died Thursday, Jan. 12, 1961 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frederick Sullivan, 201 Walnut St., Painted Post, NY. She was a member of the Church of Christ, Disciples, Covington, and the North Elk Run Grange. Survived by daughter, Mrs. F. Sullivan of Painted Post, NY; sisters, Mrs. Emma Myers and Mrs. Frankie Barcker, both of Syracuse, NY; daughter-in-law, Mrs. Franklin Bixby of Mansfield; grandsons, Robert E. Bixby and Clifford Bixby, Jr. both of Mansfield RD 1; great-grandsons, Robert Bixby Jr. and Jimmy Bixby, both of Mansfield RD 1; great-granddaughters, Mrs. Thomas Smith of Mansfield and Mrs. Charles Thompson of California. Funeral services were held on Sunday at 1:30 pm at the Shaw & Robena Funeral Home, Mansfield with Rev. Norman West officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield.
SELLECK, CARL L., (SRGP 27928) Carl L. Selleck, 81, formerly of Mansfield, died March 12, 1987 after an extended illness. He was born April 26, 1905 in Granville Township, Bradford County, the son of Luzerne and Jesse Ballard Selleck. He was a member of the First Methodist Church of Mansfield, a life member of the Wheel Inn Inc., in Trout Run and was a retired auto mechanic. He is survived by his wife, Christine Leiby Selleck; sons, Carl E. Selleck of Gaithersburg, MD and Earl H. Selleck of Hamilton, NY; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the convenience of the family at the Scureman Funeral Home in Mansfield with Rev. James T. Dawes officiating and interment to be in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. Memorial donations may be sent to the Mansfield Firemen’s Ambulance Association or a charity of one’s choice. (TGR March 19, 1987)
SEELY Merrill L.
Wellsboro Gazette - August 4, 1938
Merrill L. Seely, 57, of Wellsboro, died last Thursday at his home
on Woodland avenue. A native of Knorville, Mr. Seely moved here at the
age of six with his parents. Following the barber trade in his early
life, Mr. Seely later became associated with the Dartt Auto Company where
he worked up until the time of his illness. Survivors are: his wife,
Mrs. Mary Seely; three sons, Harold, of Detroit ; Howard L. and Curtis
M. Seely, of Wellsboro; four daughters, Mrs. Louise Kinney, of Milford,
Mich; Mrs. Luva Seely Suhr; Misses Mary E. and Doris E. Seely,
all of Wellsboro; and six grandchildren. Funeral rites were conducted
Saturday afternoon at the Evans funeral home with burial in the Mansfield
cemetery.
Wellsboro Agitator - August 3, 1938
Merrill L. Seely, aged 57 years, of Wellsboro, died early Thursday
.morning after an illness of seven weeks. Pneumonia was the immediate
cause of his death. He was a son of the late Marion E. and Emily A. Seely.
The funeral was held Saturday at the Evans Funeral Home; burial at Mansfield.
He is survived by seven children -Harold, of Detroit; Mrs. Harold Keeney,
of Milford, Mich.; Mrs. James Suhr, Howard L., Mary E., Doris E, and Curtis
M. Seely, of Wellsboro. Mr. Seely was formerly a business partner
in Wellsboro of Arthur Spencer, who also died early Thursday morning.
Those from out-of-town who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Curtis, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben F. Curtis, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Curtis, daughter
Lucille, Mrs. Helen Sayre, of Geneva; Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Curtis, daughter,
Betty, of Rochester; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. F. Curtis, of Johnson City; Mr. Lewis
Whittaker, daughter Betty, of Elmira, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Westlake, of Horseheads,
Mr. and Mrs. Harold J. Kinney, of Milford, Mich.; Harold Seely, of
Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sutliff, of Addison.
SHAW - Wells A. Shaw, 86, [SRGP 08286] of Interlaken, NY died Monday, Dec. 7, 1959. He was the son of the late William and Emma Wells Shaw of Mansfield. He was a member of Trumansburg Methodist church. Survived by wife, Mrs. Celia Van Ness Shaw; daughter, Mrs. George M. Slingerland, both of Interlaken, NY; 2 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. funeral services will be held at the Hurlburt Funeral Home in Interlaken, Thursday at 11 a.m., the Rev. J. Emory Smith will officiate. Committal services will be held at 2 p.m. at Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, the Rev. Donald Cronk officiating. - Mansfield Advertiser, Dec. 1959
Death Claims Mansfield Businessman-Wilford W. SHAW,(SRGP 12768) 41, funeral director here for many years, died at the Blossburg State Hospital to add for a.m. today after being ill since Wednesday. He was born here are April 15, 1903, graduated from the high school, State Teachers College and the Eckels School of Embalming. He was associated in the furniture and funeral business with his father until about 20 years ago when his to parent retired and he assumed the management. Mr. Shaw was trustee of the Presbyterian Church, past master of Friendship Masonic Lodge , member of Zebulon Royal Arch Chapter, past noble grand of the I.O.O. F., member of Corey Creek Golf Club, Tioga County Undertakers Association, and past President of the Business Man's Association. He is survived by his wife; two sons, Bryce R. and Jack W.; parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.. B. Shaw of Mansfield; brothers, Nelson B. Shaw, Kankakee, Illinois; Corporal Lester, Pacific area; Captain John, Georgia; 1st Lieutenant LB, Germany; Edson Shaw, Mansfield; sisters, Miss Martha Shaw, Philadelphia, Mrs. Vincent Ferrer, Charleston, South Carolina.. Services will be held at the Shaw Funeral Home Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., the Rev. M.E. Bartholomew officiating. Burial in Prospect Cemetery. [Error- Tombstone is in Oakwood Cemetery]
SHERMAN –CAROLINE LUCY (SHERMAN) AVERY. Age 86 of Mansfield, PA died Saturday, May 10, 2003 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. Caroline was born on May 4, 1917 in Rutland Twp., Tioga Co., PA, a daughter of Walter B. and Daisy M. Bryant. She was the wife of the late Merle Avery. Caroline was a member of the First Baptist Church in Mansfield. Caroline is survived by two daughters. Daisy (Kenneth) Hicks of RD #2 Mansfield, PA, and Frances “Fran” Bolt of Millerton, PA, 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 7 step-great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandson. A daughter, Genevieve Updike; two brothers, James W. and Colie G. Sherman; a sister, Helen C. Sherman preceded her in death. Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, May 12, 2003 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, P.C. 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at 1 PM at the First Baptist Church with her pastor, the Rev. Dr. John Whitfield and the Rev. Benjamin Nevin, officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA. Memorial donations may be sent to Daisy Hicks, RD 2, Mansfield, PA. –Elmira Star Gazette.
SHUTTER - GRACE S. CLEVELAND: Mrs. Grace S. Cleveland, 90, of Lopez Island, Wash., formerly of 153 South Main Street, Mansfield, died Saturday, Oct. 10, at Lopez Island. Born Feb. 9, 1897, at Tioga Township, she was a daughter of Reubin and Angie Schinke Shutter. Co-owner with Mrs. Mabel Hubers of the Alteration Shop in Mansfield from 1956-59, she was a member of the Mansfield United Methodist Church in Mansfield, the Herbert Lee Webster, American Legion Auxiliary in Tioga, and the Elizabeth Rebekah Lodge in Mansfield. Her husband, Wayne Cleveland, died in 1954. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, W. Harvey and Shirley Cleveland of Susquehanna; daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Clark Sherwood of Lopez Island, Wash.; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two brothers, James and Harry Shutter, both of Tioga; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral was held at 1 p.m. today, (Wednesday, Oct. 14), at the Scureman Funeral Home, 130 South Main Street, Mansfield. The Rev. James T. Dawes, her pastor, officiated. Burial was made in Oakwood Cemetery
SLINGERLAND - ROBERT W. SLINGERLAND, 17, (SRGP 66417) of Mansfield RD 1 died Saturday, June 25, 1960. He was a member of the Mansfield Methodist church. He is survived by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Warren Slingerland; brothers, Charles and Ronald, sister, Helen, all at home; maternal grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Walter Cox of Mansfield RD 1 and paternal grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Cohe Slingerland of Mansfield RD 1. Funeral services were held Monday at 1 pm, the Rev. Donald Cronk officiating. Burial was in the Oakwood Cemetery.
Wellsboro Agitator, 30 June 1960 p.6
THREE MEN KILLED IN SATURDAY CRASH - Three area young men were killed
early Saturday when the car in which they were riding left Rt. 549 about
seven miles north of Mansfield, struck a culvert and an embankment and
overturned. Dead were: Robert W. Slingerland, 17, son
of Mr. & Mrs. Warren Slingerland of Mansfield RD 1. Russell Chamberlain,
18, of Mainesburg, who was married and the father of a child. He was the
son of Mr. & Mrs. Rex. Chamberlain of Mainesburg. Phillip
Smith, 20, son of Mrs. June Smith of Mansfield. Chamberlain and Slingerland
were killed instantly. Smith was pronounced dead at 3:52 am almost immediately
after he was taken to Blossburg State Hospital by the Mansfield Firemen’s
ambulance. the three were the only occupants of the car. Sgt. Russell Knowles
of the Mansfield State Police barracks said the vehicle was being driven
south towards Mansfield at “a high rate of speed” when it want off on the
west shoulder near Lawrence Corners. He said the car struck a concrete
culvert, then an embankment. It rolled over, throwing all three occupants
our, and came to a halt on the pavement on its wheels, facing north. It
was reported that a passing motorist discovered the accident and telephones
police and firemen at 2:45 am. Coroner Harry Williams of Elkland has issued
certificates of accidental death. He said Slingerland and Chamberlain had
crushed chests and that all had fractured skulls, broken limbs and internal
injuries.
CLARENCE M. SMITH (SRGP 05168) Township burial records indicate
removal from Schodac Cemetery to Oakwood by order of wife, Mary Cleveland.
Clarence M. Smith died at his home in Schodac, May 10, 1923, after
an illness, of two weeks’ duration of pneumonia and other trouble. He had
been in poor health most of the winter and had not the strength to resist
pneumonia. He was the youngest son of Chester C. and Mary Ann Smith, born
on the farm where he died in Richmond Township, June 28th, 1868;
his entire life having been spent on the farm. On December 8th,
1894, he was married to Miss Mary Cleveland. To them four children were
born, Zula (Mrs. Alfred Cleveland), Hazel (Mrs. Charles Barker), Neva (Mrs.
Chas. Lambertson), and Morris. Clarence Smith was a good man, kind hearted
and of a jolly nature; a man who will be greatly missed. He was a kind
husband and a loving father. He was an active member of North Elk Run Grange
and of the Baptist Church at Mansfield. Besides the widow and children
above mentioned, he is survived by three grandchildren and two sisters,
Mrs. Lydia Collins, of Charleston, and Mrs. Julia Packard, of Pine City.
One sister Mrs. Ursula Harvey, and a brother, Willis, have preceded him
to that better and brighter land. The funeral was held from the family
home Sunday at two o’clock, Rev. D. J. Griffiths officiating, burial was
in the family plot in Schodac. The many floral offerings and the great
number that attended his funeral spoke of the high esteem in which he was
held.
ELWIN D. SMITH (SRGP 08060)
A private funeral will be Wednesday for Elwin D. Smith, 82, of
Mansfield RD 2, brother of Mrs. Louise Metzger, of this city. Mr.
Smith died Friday, June 30, 1989, in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital,
Wellsboro. He was a third generation farmer on the Smith Homestead in Richmond
Twp., Tioga County, and was a retired employee of the Pennsylvania Department
of Transportation. Born at Laquin, Bradford County, on May 12, 1907, he
was a son of Ernest G. and Mayme McKay Smith. Surviving, besides Mrs. Metzger,
are his wife, the former Myrtle Perkins; five sons, Stanley J., of Lockwood,
NY, Standford E., of Monroeton, Richard D., of Millerton, Roger W., of
Mansfield, and Gary G., of Winchester, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Nancy
Deming, of Tioga, and Mrs. Sally Daniels, of Trumansburg, NY; two other
sisters, Mrs. Arlene Carrol, in Maryland, and Mrs. Alice Bastian, of Corning,
NY, 17 grandchildren and three great-grandsons. A private family funeral
will be Wednesday at Scureman's, 130 South Main Street, Mansfield, with
the Rev. Thoams Searfoss, pastor of First United Methodist Church, Mansfield,
officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. There
will be no visitation. The family will provide the flowers.
ELWIN D. SMITH, (SRGP 08060) of RD 2, Box 217, Mansfield, PA, Friday, June 30, 1989 at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. No visitation and a Private Funeral Service will be held Wednesday at the Scureman Funeral Home, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA, the Rev. Thomas Searfoss officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA. The family will provide the flowers. Memorial donations may be made to: the United Methodist Church, Mansfield, PA or the American Cancer Society. He is survived by his wife, the former Myrtle Olga Perkins; 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; 3 sisters, Arlene Carrol of Maryland and Louise Metzger of Williamsport, PA, Alice Bastian of Corning, NY; 17 grandchildren; 3 great grandsons. He was a 3rd generation farmer on the Smith Homestead and a retired employee of Penn DOT. He was born May 12, 1907 in Laquin, PA to Ernest G. and Mayme McKay Smith. –Elmira Star Gazette
SMITH
Gwendolyn V. Age 39 of Mansfield, PA, diedon Monday, December 3, 2001
at home. She was born on February 9, 1962 in New York, NY, a daughter of
Willie C. Gatling of Bronx, NY and Pearlie Smith of Mansfield, PA. Gwendolyn
was employed as a cook for Tioga County Human Resources. In addition to
her parents, she is survived by her daughter, Tiesha Smith of Mansfield,
PA; brothers, Ronald Smith of Mansfield, PA, Derrick Smith of Mansfield,
PA and Craig Gatling of Atlanta, GA; stepfather Gilbert Depew Hendricks
of North Carolina; sisters, Jackie Walker of Mansfield, PA, Stephanie Gates
of Mansfield, PA, Corliss Gatling of Atlanta, GA and Cherie Gatling of
Bronx, NY; several nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to call at Scureman
Funeral Home, Inc., 130 S. Main Street, Mansfield, PA on Friday, December
7, 2001 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. The funeral service will be held on Saturday,
December 8, 2001 at 11:00 AM at the River of Life Fellowship Church, Wellsboro,
PA with the Reverend Keith Paris officiating. Interment will be Oakwood
Cemetery, Mansfield, PA.
SMITH - PHILIP S. SMITH, 20, of Mansfield died Saturday, June 25, 1960. He was a member of the Mansfield Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. June Smith; sisters, Mrs. William McCullen of Mansfield and Mrs. Robert Skolny of Blossburg. Funeral services were held Monday at 3 pm, the Rev. Donald Cronk officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery in Mansfield.
SMITH - MRS. ZULA CLEVELAND (SRGP 78791)
Mrs. Zula Cleveland, 75, of 149 St. James Street, died Monday
night, April 24, 1972, in the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. She was born
in Mansfield January 13, 1897, a daughter of Clarence and Mary Cleveland
Smith. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Clifford Bixby, of Mansfield; three
sons, Wilford and Donald, both of Mansfield, and Maj. Stuart, serving with
the Air Force in England; two sisters, Mrs. Neva Lamberson, of Blossburg,
and Mrs. Hazel Barker, in New Jersey; a brother, Maurice Smith, also of
Mansfield; 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. The funeral was
at 1 pm Thursday at Shaw and Robena's 18 North Main Street. Burial
was in Oakwood Cemetery. The Rev. Benjamin E. Nevin officiated.
SNYDER, Charlene Plowcha
Charlene S. Plowcha,De.D., 51, of Mansfield died Sunday, May 10, 1996,
at home. Born Nov. 19, 1946, in Indiana, Pa., she was the daughter of Gordon
and Blanche Burba Snyder. She was employed as a professor at Mansfield
University. She was a member of Holy Child Catholic Church, the Phi Kappa
Delta Honorary Fraternity, the American Association of Family and Consumer
Science, and the Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development.
Surviving besides her parents of Cherry Tree are her husband of 29 years,
Paul, one son P. Adam of Corpus Christie, Texas, three sisters, Deborah
Lochard of Poughkeepsie, NY., Christine Suddath of Greensboro, SC., and
Dawn Jarvie of Cherry Tree; and one brother, Regis Snyder of Batavia, Ill.
Friends may call at the Wilston Funeral Home, 18 N Main St, Mansfield,
on Wednesday, May 13, from 7 pm to 9pm. A rosary and wake services will
be held there Wednesday at 8:30pm. A prayer service will be held at the
funeral home Thursday, May 14, at 10 am., followed by a mass of Christian
burial at 10:30 am, at Holy Child Catholic Church, with the Rev. Louis
Kaminski officiating. Burial will be made at Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield.
Family will provide flowers. Memorial donations may be made for breast
cancer research at the Tioga County Unit of the American Cancer Society,
5 East Ave., Wellsboro, Pa., 16901 or the Education Department at Mansfield
University, c/o Provost Office, Mansfield University, Mansfield, Pa., 16933.
SNYDER - Leonard N. Snyder, 52, of Corfu, NY, formerly of Mansfield, died Thursday, Oct. 9, 1986, in Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, NY following a two-vehicle crash in New York State earlier the same day. Born at Mansfield Oct. 22, 1933, he was a son of Paul and Lillian Snyder. Surviving are his parents, his wife, the former Elizabeth Kline; a daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and John Husted and daughter, Miss Gaye Snyder, all of Mansfield; a son, Daniel of Corfu; two brothers, Paul and George, both of Buffalo, NY; and a sister, Mrs. Sylvia Crossen, also of Mansfield. A private funeral was held Saturday at Scureman Funeral Home, 130 South Main Street, Mansfield. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. The Rev. Rudolph Van der Heil assistant pastor of St. James Episcopal Church officiated. - Wellsboro Gazette, October 15, 1986
SNYDER - Paul L. Snyder Sr., 88, [SRGP 84836] of Mansfield died Wednesday, April 5, 1995, at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Born Aug. 25, 1906, in Hanover, he was the son of Daniel and Laura Garrett Snyder. He was a member of the Lutheran Church in Hanover and attended the Liberty Lutheran Church. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles #8776, and a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, Wellsboro. Preceding him in death was one son, Leonard N. Snyder, in 1986. Surviving are his wife, Lillian M. Casner Snyder; two sons, Paul L. Snyder Jr. of Williamsville, NY and G. Earl Snyder of Tonawanda, NY; one daughter, Sylvia S. Crossen of Mansfield; 18 grandchildren; two sisters, Bessie Becker of Hanover and Mary Hoffacker of Poolesville, Md. Friends called at the Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield on Friday, April 7. Services were held there Saturday, April 8, with the Rev. Daniel May, pastor of Liberty Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial was made at Prospect Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Mansfield Volunteer Ambulance Association, 13 East Wellsboro St., Mansfield, Pa. 16933 [Error in obit - actually nuried in Oakwood]
SOURS - EVANGELINE SOURS GRAFIUS: Evangeline Sours Grafius, 72,
118 Roosevelt Ave., Horseheads, N.Y., died Friday. Oct. 2, 1987, at the
Arnot-Ogden Memorial Hospital in Elmira, N.Y. Born March 16, 1915, she
was a daughter of Ross and Ann Lawrence Sours. She was a homemaker. She
is survived by her husband, Daniel E. Grafius: children, Geraldine and
David Lapp of Horseheads. Gene and Judy Grafius of Holly Ridge, N.C., Nancy
McClure of Millport. N.Y., Daniel and Sherry Grafius of Elmira, Richard
and Jacquelyn Grafius of Horseheads, Sheila and Charles Moffe of Elmira;
20 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a special uncle and aunt,
Virgil and Dorothy Sours of Mansfield. Private funeral services will be
conducted at the Van Buskirk-Lynch Funeral Home at the convenience of the
family. The Rev. Edward R. McCracken will officiate. Interment will be
made in the Oakwood Cemetery in Mansfield.
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COLIE M. STARKEY
Colie M. Starkey, 84, formerly of Mansfield RD 2, died Friday, Oct. 12, 1973, in the DarWay Nursing Home, Forksville. He was born in Mansfield on Nov. 2, 1888, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Starkey. Mr. Starkey was a member of the Mansfield First Baptist Church. A graduate of the former Mansfield Normal School, he was a retired farmer. |
HENRY STARKEY
Henry Starkey, aged nearly 87 years, died at his home near Mansfield,
Pa., on April 18. After failing steadily in health for the past two
months. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. A.W. Lugg, of Knoxville,
and two sons, Prof. F.H. Starkey of West Chester Normal, and F.L.
Starkey, of Mansfield. The funeral was held from the family home
on Newtown Road on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Emma E.
Bailey, officiating. (The Agitator: Wellsboro, PA, April 28, 1920)
STEAFATHER - GRACE S. YOUNG
Grace S. Young, age 77, of Wyalusing, RD 1, formerly of Mansfield,
died Saturday, November 18, 1972, at the Towanda Memorial Hospital. Funeral
was held at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield (formerly Shaw & Robena)
Tuesday at 1 pm. The Rev. H.D. Youngblood Jr., Pastor of the First
Baptist Church of Roulette, Pa. officiating. Burial was in Oakwood
Cemetery at Mansfield. Friends wishing to make a remembrance are
requested to make donations to the Heart Fund. She is survived by husband,
Earl D. Young; two sons, Charles of Baltimore, Md., Bruce of Easton, Pa.;
two daughters, Mrs. Alden B. Smith, Mansfield RD 3, Mrs. Carl E. Selleck,
Vienna, Virginia; nine grandchildren. Mrs. Young was a member of Camp Town
Methodist Church and she taught school at Mill Creek, Pa. for a few years.
She was born January 31, 1895 in Lopez, Pa., daughter of Wesley and Emma
McKernan Steafather.
RAYMOND RUSSELL STEDGE, 57 of Elkland, Pa., Saturday, Dec. 25, 1954. He was employed at the Corning Glass Works. Survived by wife, Mrs. Doris Stedge; son, James Stedge of Elkland; daughter, Mrs. Thomas Rumsey of Bellefonte, Pa. The body is at the Kenyon Funeral home, Elkland and will be removed this afternoon to the family home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Elkland Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Harry Bush. Burial at (Oakwood Cemetery) Mansfield, Pa. –Elmira Star-Gazette 10/16/1929
STEELER- STAHLER
Anne Catherine (Steehler) Age 65, of Mansfield, PA, died Saturday,
January 6, 2007, at the Green Home, Wellsboro, PA, surrounded by her loving
family. Anne was the wife of Brian H. Stahler. She was born on December
5, 1941 in Erie, PA, daughter of Arthur and Josephine (Hewitt) Steehler.
Anne was an elementary school teacher at Warren L. Miller Elementary School,
having taught the 3rd and 4th grade for 37 years, retiring in 2001. Anne
was a very active member of the Hillcrest Seventh Day Adventist Church.
She enjoyed working the Dorcas on Tuesdays, assisted with the luncheons
for the children on Mondays, and the Prison Ministry for Women at the Tioga
County Correctional Facility on Saturdays. She enjoyed rubber stamping,
making her own all occasion cards, scrap booking, crafts, flower and vegetable
gardening, traveling, was an avid bird watcher, excellent cook and housekeeper.
She was a member of the Mansfield Garden Club. Anne also enjoyed contributing
to charitable organizations. Anne is survived by her husband, Brian; two
sons, Rick Stahler of Carlisle, PA, and Terry Stahler of Harrisburg, PA;
one granddaughter, Kate Stahler. She was preceded in death by a brother,
Craig Steehler. Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, January
9, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel,
Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA, and Wednesday,
January 10, 2007, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Hillcrest Seventh Day Adventist
Church, Rte. 6, Wellsboro, PA. A time of sharing and funeral service will
follow the viewing at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at the church with Pastor Mike
Bernard officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA.
Memorial contributions may be made in Anne's memory to the Hillcrest Seventh
Day Adventist Church, PO Box 301, Wellsboro, PA 16901.
STEPLER –MRS. HELEN S. STRAIT age 68 of Mansfield, Pa. Friday, March 26, 1971 at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Friends are invited to call at the Shaw & Robena Funeral Home, Mansfield, Saturday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral in the First Baptist Church of Mansfield, Sunday at 2 p.m., the Rev. Benjamin E. Nevin. Burial Oakwood Cemetery. Survived by husband, Harold Strait; mother, Mrs. Mary B. Stepler of Washington, N.J.; brother, Howard R. Stepler of Waynesboro, Pa., niece, Mrs. Jeanne Z. Benoit of Ocean City, N.J.; two nephews, Stuart A. Zimmerman Jr. of Columbia, Mo., Howard R. Stepler, Jr. of Frederick, Md. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Helen S. Strait Scholarship Fund in care of Mrs. Eben Brace, Mansfield or the Memorial Fund at the First Baptist Church of Mansfield. –Elmira Star Gazette
STEVENS - Sarah E. Edgerton, 86, of Bethany Manor, Horseheads, NY, died Friday, July 19, 1991. She was formerly from Mansfield. Born Dec. 15, 1904, in Beaver Dams, NY, she was the daughter of John N. and Cynthia Shewman Stevens. She was a member of St. James Episcopal Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elsworth Edgerton in 1954. Surviving are three sons, Walter E. Edgerton of Elmira Heights, NY, John D. Edgerton of Lititz and James E. Edgerton of Mansfield; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Calling hours were held at Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield, on Monday, July 22 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Services were held Tuesday, July 23 at 10 a.m. in St. James Episcopal Church, Mansfield with the Rev. Rudolph J. VanderHeil, her pastor, officiating. Burial was made at Oakwood Cemetery. - Wellsboro Gazette, July 24, 1991
WARREN E. STEVENS age 85 of Mansfield RD 1 died Thursday, September 24, 1981 at the Green Home, Wellsboro, PA. Friends are invited to call at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield, PA, Sunday 2-3 pm. Services will follow at 3:00 pm with the Rev. Wade Stewart and Rev. Robert Glasgow officiating. Burial Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA. Survived by wife Maysel; two daughters, Mrs. Lester (Marjorie) Colby, Wyoming, NY, Mrs. Kenneth (Mary Lynne) Carter, E. Amherst, NY; twin sons, Winthrop and Winfield both of Mansfield; one granddaughter, Stephanie Carter; sister-in-law, Mrs. Eva Omelion, Corning, NY; nephews, Loren Canfield, Elmira Heights; several nieces and cousins. Member of the First United Presbyterian Church, Mansfield, employed by Dahlgren Olds and Chevy Garage for many years. He was born November 11, 1895 in Mansfield, he was the son of Silas and Maude Watkins Stevens. –Elmira Star-Gazette 9/26/1981
STEVENS - Winthrop W. Stevens, 77, of Mansfield, passed away Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009, at the Green Home, Wellsboro. He was born May 7, 1932, in Elmira, N.Y., the son of Warren and Maysel Hulslander Stevens. Win was a retired TV repairman and had been an electronics technician at the former Mansfield State College. He was a United States Army veteran. Win is survived by a brother-in-law, Kenneth Carter and a niece, Stephanie Carter, both of Amhearst, N.Y. He was predeceased by his twin brother, Winfield, Dec. 26, 2008. In keeping with Win's wishes, there will be no funeral services. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. A service of Gary W. Wilston Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield.
STICKLER - Mrs. Bernice B. Gernert, age 56 of Elmira, formerly of Mansfield died Monday evening, March 21, 1977 at Arnot Ogden Hospital following an extended illness. She is survived by her husband, Harold E. Gernert; sister, Mrs. Beatrice Adriance of Corning, NY; two brothers, Robert Allen of Mansfield and Richard Allen of Wellsboro; several nieces and nephews and cousins. She was a Data Processor for Ingersoll Rand of Painted Post; member of Crystal City Lodge OES; Women of the Moose No. 517 of Elmira and a member of the Elmira Grottoettes. The funeral was held in Elmira with burial in Oakwood Cemetery in Mansfield. - Wellsboro Gazette, March 30, 1977. MHS 1936
STICKLER - Nelson Stickler, 74, [SRGP 02101] of Tioga RD, died Thursday, Nov. 19, 1959. He was a farmer and a member of the Tioga Valley Grange. Survived by daughters, Mrs. Harold Adriance of Corning and Mrs. Harold Gernert of Elmira; foster son, Robert Allen of Mansfield; sisters, Mrs. Ethel Bailey and Mrs. Eva Giles, both of Mansfield; brothers, Liston, George and Fred of Mansfield RD and Mack of Elmira; five grandchildren. Funeral was at the Shaw & Robena Funeral Home Sunday at 2 p.m., Rev. Joseph Miles officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. - Mansfield Advertiser, Nov. 1959
CARL STONE –South Carolina Accident Claims Troy Couple. Carl Stone, 77 and his wife Margery, 70 of Troy were killed as they were walking across US Route 76, Florence, SC on December 22, 1995. The couple had eaten dinner and were returning to their motel when they were struck by a passing car. South Carolina police report both victims were dead upon arrival at a local hospital. According to reports, the couple were clad in dark clothes and the driver of the oncoming vehicle could not see them in the setting sun. (Buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA) -Canton Independent Sentinel
STONE – CARL STONE, 77, of Troy RR 1 and Riverview, Fla., died Friday, Dec. 22, 1995 in Florence, SC. Born June 29, 1918 in Richmond Township, he was the son of Merrit and Florence Wood Stone. He was a member of the Covington Church of Christ and a former 30 year employee of the Ingersoll Rand, Painted Post, NY, retiring in 1973. 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. 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.
STOUT, Fred R. [SRGP 84151]
Fred R. Stout, 56, life resident of Mansfield, died December 17, 1954.
He was employed at the Mansfield Advertiser for over 40 years and a member
of the Mansfield Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Beatrice
Stout, a daughter, Mrs. Paul Maneval of Mansfield, sisters, Mrs. Wesley
Doud of Covington, Mrs. Earl Miller and Mrs. Helen Horning of Elmira, brother
Elmer Stout of Gillette, uncle, Jacob Stout of Washington, DC. The funeral
was Monday with the Rev. Stanley Robinson officiating, assisted by the
Rev. David Griffiths. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield. [Error:
Should be Oakwood Cemetery]
STOUT - KING, MRS. LUCINDA
Columbia Cross Roads, Pa.—Mrs. Lucinda Marie King, 82, died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Foster Strong, Saturday afternoon, Mar. 23,
1935. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Strong, Mrs. Lauretta Hogabom
and Mrs. Elizabeth Bullock of Elmira and Mrs. H. W. Osler of Bernice, Pa.;
a sister, Mrs. Gertrude Sargent, Troy; 14 grandchildren, three great grandchildren,
and four great-great-grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted
at the Strong home Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. by the Rev. Leonard F. Basford
of the Troy Methodist Church. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery,
Troy.
STRAIT GEORGE L
Wellsboro Agitator - June 29, 1949
George L. Strait, of Mansfield, died Thursday morning, June 23.
He had been in the hardware business since 1893. He was a member
of the Baptist church and Friendship Lodge, F. & A. M. Survivors
include his widow, two sons, Walter, of Olean, and Harold, of Mansfield.
One daughter, Mrs. Raymond Williams, of Asbury Park, N.J., and four grandchildren
also survive. A Masonic funeral was held Sunday; burial in Prospect
cemetery, Mansfield. (note: tombstone reading lists him buried
in Oakwood Cemetery with his wife)
STRAIT - Harold G. Strait, 85, of 60 North Main St., Mansfield, died Thursday, Dec. 15, 1983, at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Mr. Strait was former owner of Strait’s Hardware at Mansfield, a family operated business since 1891, retiring in 1971. Born at Mansfield Aug. 12, 1898, he was a son of George L. and Anna Westbrook Strait. He was a member and former moderator of First Baptist Church in Mansfield. A graduate of Mansfield High School, he was graduated in 1917 from Mansfield Normal School, a forerunner of Mansfield University. He had been president of the Tioga County Chapter of the Appalachian Thruway Association and was treasurer of the state association. He was a former director of the Route 14 Highway Association. In 1941 he set up the Tioga County draft board and served as its clerk until 1946. An Army veteran of World War I, he was a charter member of Austin Cox American Legion Post 478 at Mansfield. He was a past commander of that post and for the 16th District of Pennsylvania. Mr. Strait was a member of Friendship Lodge 247 F&AM, which he had served as worshipful master in 1924 and its secretary for 21 years. He was a 33rd-degree Mason since 1952 and was a deputy grand master for 10 years with the 17th Masonic District. He was a member of Zebulon Royal Arch Chapter 296 and Baldwin II Commandery 22, Knights Templar, Williamsport; the Red Cross of Constantine and the Royal Order of Scotland and a member of Williamsport Consistory. Mr. Strait was a life member of Irem Temple, Wilkes Barre, and a member of the Williamsport and Tioga County Shrine Clubs. He also was a life member of Mansfield Hose Co. and a member of the Tioga County Historical Society. In addition, he was a member of the Mansfield Kiwanis Club with a perfect attendance for 12 years, and was awarded a 50 year certificate of service from the Mansfield Chamber of Commerce in 1972. Besides his wife, Mrs. Marguerite C. Strait, he is survived by a nephew, Theodore Williams of Middletown, NJ; two nieces, Mrs. Ann Cordes of Sandpoint, Idaho, and Mrs. Winifred Jeanings of Hermitage, Tennessee. The funeral was held on Monday at the church on Main Street. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery at Mansfield. The Rev. Benjamin E. Nevin, his pastor, officiated. Arrangements by the Scureman Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Mansfield or the Shriners Crippled Children’s Hospital in Philadelphia. - Wellsboro Gazette, December 21, 1983
STUART - BLUHM Elizabeth S.
Age 87, of Mansfield, PA, died August 22, 2008 at Robert Packer Hospital,
Sayre, PA. She was born July 3, 1921 in Renovo, PA, the daughter of Allen
and Rose Batdorf Stuart. Elizabeth was a retired school teacher in both
Mansfield and Mainesburg, PA. She was a member of the First Presbyterian
Church of Mansfield, Twilight Chapter 475 OES, DAR, and Laurel Doll Club
of PA. Elizabeth is survived by a son, George Jr. of Mansfield; and a sister,
Anna Fila of Albany, NY. She was predeceased by her husband, George in
1998. Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home &
Cremation Service, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA, Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. OES
services will be held at 7:45. Funeral services will be held at the funeral
home, Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. with Rev. David Marcello officiating. Burial
in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 8/25/2008
SWINGLE - STRANGE, Aliene Swingle (SRGP 35587)
85, formerly of Mansfield, PA, diedFebruary 20, 2009, at the Green
Home, Wellsboro, PA. She was born October 4, 1923 in Canton, PA, the daughter
of Richard and Marion Cott Swingle. Aliene retired from teaching school
in Pine City, NY, and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Mansfield,
PA. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Rochelle
Strange of Mansfield, PA; stepsons and daughters-in-law, Marcus and Anita
Strange of Blossburg, PA, Dr. Joseph and Randi Strange of Fredericksburg,
VA; 10 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Russell, on June 21, 1992; her parents;
her stepfather, William Allinger; a brother and sister-in-law, Robert and
Sarah Swingle; a sister and brother-in-law, Theora and William Sullivan.
Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home and Cremation
Service, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA, Monday from Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Funeral services will follow there Monday at 1:00 p.m., with Pastor Dennis
Crumb officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA. Memorial
contributions in Aliene's memory may be made to the Mansfield Ambulance
Assoc., 381 S. Main St., Mansfield, or the Mansfield Free Public Library,
71 N. Main St., Mansfield, PA 16933. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 2/21/2009
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