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These Obituaries and other newspaper items on this page are from Pat MOTT Gobea In order by surname at birth This page includes obituaries of people with connection to our three counties but not buried in them or cemetery not identified. If local cemetery is known, see the Obituaries by Cemetery section of the site. |
MARSH –ELLEN R. HUZEY, 62 of RR 1, Box 202 Roaring Branch, Pa. died Monday, July 11, 1994 at the Troy Community Hospital, Troy, Pa. Mrs. Huzey was born on April 13, 1932 on Marsh Hill, Lycoming County a daughter of John and Ruby Ellen Lewis Marsh. She was employed at the Wheel Inn Inc. for many years and from 1974 to 1984 she and her late husband, William L. Huzey owned and operated Huzey’s Café in Canton. He predeceased her on Oct. 6, 1984. Ellen was a member of the VFW Post No. 714 Ladies Auxiliary where she was senior vice president. She was also a member of the Canton Women of the Moose Chapter No. 981, North Union Grange No. 784, the Wheel Inn Inc., Roaring Branch and the Deer Xing Detachment Inc., Marine Corps League, Ralston. She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Dennis Sourbeer, Roaring Branch RR 1, Beatty and Marty Reinhard, Canton RR 1 and Patsy and Dale Baxter, Roaring Branch RR 1; five grandchildren, Dennis and Sheri Sourbeer, Josh and Joanne Reinhard and Dale Baxter Jr.; one great-grandson, Billy Sourbeer, one brother and sister-in-law, George and Elsie Marsh, Trout Run and a sister, Elizabeth Butler, Portland, Ore. Also surviving is a special friend, Carlyle Moore, Canton. The funeral service will be held Thursday, July 14, 1994 at the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, 40 North Center St., Canton with the Rev. Duane Taylor, pastor of the North Union Christian Church officiating. Interment will be in Barbours Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home. The family will provide the flowers and suggests memorial contributions may be directed to the Canton Ambulance Association or the VFW Post No. 714, Canton in Mrs. Huzey’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review
MASE –DEBORAH K. (MASE) MARNERAKIS, 59 of 90 Houghton Road, Princeton, Mass. died Saturday, Sept. 4, 2004 in Green Bay, Wis. She leaves her husband, Costas S. Marnerakis; three daughters, Despina T. Sakaguchi of Philadelphia, Margarita D. Durham of Seattle, Wash. and Katerina C. Marnerakis of Princeton; her parents, Orville and Lucille Randall) Mase of Palm bay, Fla.; a brother, Randall Mase of Palm Bay, Fla.; a sister, Keturah Mase of Lewisburg and a grandson, John Christopher Durham of Seattle. She was born in Williamsport and was a graduate of Geisinger Nursing School in Pennsylvania, Mrs. Marnerakis had worked as a registered nurse at Haywood Hospital in Gardner, Mass. for 25 years. She was a member of St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral and the Massachusetts Nursing Association. Mrs. Marnerakis enjoyed cooking and traveling and was a member of various environmental organizations including the Sierra Club. Funeral services were Saturday, Sept. 11 at O’Connor Brothers Funeral Home, Mass. with a service in St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Burial was in Hope Cemetery. Contributions may be made to St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 102 Russell St., Worcester, MA. –Williamsport Sun-Gazette
CALVIN HOLBROOK (CAL) MATSON of 13131 West Lake Rd., Pulteney, NY died suddenly Sunday, February 1, 2004. He was born May 17, 1930 in Bradford, PA, the son of Gale and Louise Holbrook Matson. Cal lived in Painted Post until 9 years ago when he and his wife moved to Keuka Lake. He graduated from Painted Post High School in 1949 and worked briefly for J.B. Maltby whole sale grocery in Corning. He was drafted in the US Army in 1951 and served with an Engineering outfit in Korea, attaining the rank of Battalion Sergeant Major. Upon discharge, he and Joyce Stenger were married, he attended Syracuse University and then worked for W.K. Kellogg Co. in Binghamton and Albany. He moved back to Painted Post and opened his own insurance agency prior to working for the Sprague Agency and Callahan and Hooey. Cal was an active member and 2-term President of the Painted Post Board of Trade, member of the Red Cross Corning chapter, Painted Post Little League, Painted Post Fire Dept., and the Painted Post Kiwanis Club. He served as a Steuben County Legislator for the town of Erwin and was a long time member of the Painted Post Village Board. He was on the original planning committee for the 1964 Painted Post Colonial Days and served on that committee for many years. In 1978, Cal was honored as the Painted Post Board of Trade Citizen of the Year, which was an honor he was very proud of. He loved Painted Post and thought of it as his home. Surviving are his wife, Joyce Stenger Matson; sons, Michael M. (Lisa Root) Matson of Hunt Valley, MD, and Stephen H. (Laura Templin) Matson of Corning; five grandchildren, Andrew, Amanda, Calvin, Nolan and Stone Matson; mother-in-law, Margaret Stenger of Bath; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, David and Nancy Stenger of Hammondsport; one niece; and one nephew. He was predeceased by his son, Robert S. Matson in 1966; and sister, Dorothy Ann Matson in 1995. Friends may call Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the LaMarche Funeral Home of Hammondsport. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Gabriels Catholic Church in Hammondspot. Sister AnneMichell McGill will officiate. The family will provide their own flowers. Memorials should be made to the Pulteney Fire Dept., the Pulteney Free Library or to the Corning Hospital. Everyone is invited to a luncheon in the church hall after the memorial service. –Elmira Star Gazette
MAYES –LOIS PAULO, 86 formerly of Painted Post, NY died December 15, 2002 at the Bradford County Manor. Born September 1, 1916 in Mill Hall, PA she was the daughter of Michael and Myrtle Walizer Mayes. She was married to Sylvester Paul and together they owned and operated Junction Produce in West Elmira. Sylvester predeceased her in 1972. Mrs. Paul attended the Erwin Valley CM&A Church and was a member of the Corning Women of the Moose. Surviving are her sons, the Rev. Dr. Donald Hillyard, Hornell and Harry Hillyard, Oklahoma City, OK; her daughters, Lois Deery, Gillett and Dianna VanNoy, Troy; a brother, Clarence Mayes, Erin, NY; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Family and friends held a memorial service December 21, 2002 at Carpenter’s Funeral home, Corning, NY. Burial was in Coopers Cemetery at the convenience of the family. –Canton Independent Sentinel
BURTON WILLIAM McCABE, 83, formerly of Chula Vista, Calif. died Thursday afternoon Oct. 28, 2004 at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Sally and Aaron Vanderpool of RR 4, Towanda. Born Nov. 232, 1920 in Towanda he was the son of the late Martin and Eva Tanner McCabe. Burton served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years until his retirement. He loved fishing and hunting. Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Sally and Aaron Vanderpool of RR 4, Towanda; his son, Thomas McCabe of California; grandchildren, Michelle Vanderpool, Darcey Bidlack and her husband, Steve, Erin Tuttle and her husband, Tim Tuttle, Tommy Ann and B.B. McCabe; six great-grandchildren and a nephew, Paul McCabe of Towanda. He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy McCabe and his sisters, Eleanor Allis and Marjorie McCabe. Funeral services will be private. Interment will be in the Fort Rosencrance Cemetery, San Diego, Calif. Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review
JAMES H. McCARTY, 61 of Hillsgrove died on Friday evening, June 17, 1994 at his home following a lengthy illness. Born on Oct. 22, 1932 in New Albany, Pa. he was the son of Claire E. and Elizabeth Spence McCarty. He was a lifetime resident of Sullivan County. James served with the U.S. Air Force based at Ramstein Air Force Base in Germany. He is a veteran of the Korean conflict. Giving 38 years of service, he was employed by the Forksville Rural Electric Association now REC. He was a member of the Forksville United Methodist Church, the Loyalsock American Legion Post No. 996 of Dushore and was a longtime member of the Hillsgrove Fire Company and served as its president for over 15 years. Surviving is his wife, Pamela Price McCarty at home; six sons, Roy W. McCarty of Tunkhannock, Richard McCarty of Forksville, Christopher M. McCarty of Salem, Ore., James C. McCarty of Forksville, Michael L. McCarty of Laceyville and Jeffrey L. McCarty of Jefferson, Ore.; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; his father, Clair E. McCarty of Forksville; brothers and sisters; Jean, June, Bruce, Dale, Katherine, Robert, Barbara and by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 22, 1994 at 11 a.m. in the Forksville United Methodist Church with the Rev. James Lewis his pastor officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service. Graveside military services will be conducted by the Loyalsock American Legion Post No. 996 of Dushore. Interment will be in the Forksville Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to call on Tuesday evening, June 21, 1994 from 7-9 p.m. in the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter Street, Dushore. The family will provide flowers. –Towanda Daily Review
THOMAS H. McCONNELL –The funeral will be Saturday for Thomas H. McConnell, 56 of 37 S. Fourth St. who died Tuesday, May 16, 2000 in the Williamsport Hospital. He and his wife, the former Irma Fry observed their 36th wedding anniversary Feb. 8. He worked at Durametal, a subsidiary of Andritz, formerly Sprout-Waldron, Muncy and was a member of its quarter century club. He was a member of Muncy Lodge 299, F&AM. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. Surviving besides his wife are two sons; Patrick T. of Picture Rocks and Michael H. of Muncy; a brother, David L. of Hughesville; two sisters, Evelyn E. Derrick of Muncy and Mary M. Kellerhouse of Saratoga Springs, N.Y. and three grandchildren. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the church, 148 S. Main St. with Rev. Ralph M. Hibbs, his pastor officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill cemetery. Friends may call at McCarty-Thomas’, 557 E. Water St. from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and in the church from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday. –Williamsport Sun-Gazette
McDONALD –LOUIDA MARIE COLE, 75 of Zephyr Hills, Fla., died Sunday, Jan. 8, 1989 at East Pasco Medical Center. She was a resident of Zephyr Hills for the last ten years, coming from Endicott, N.Y. She had retired as a clerk for the U.S. Postal Service. She and her husband spent the last six summers in Canton, Pa. She is survived by her husband, F. Marshall Cole, 38310 Fir Ave., Zephyr Hills, Fla.; two step-sons, Gary Cole of Endicott, N.Y. and Rick Cole of Fremont, Calif.; two sisters, Irma Todd of Summerville, N.J. and Ada Jeremiah of Harford, Pa. and one brother, Clayton McDonald of Carbondale, Pa. A memorial service will be held Monday, Jan. 16, 1989 at 1 p.m. at the East Troy Baptist Church in East Troy. –Towanda Daily Review
LAURENCE W. McKEE, 96 of Wellsboro, PA, went peacefully into the arms of his Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2002 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Born Oct. 17, 1906 in Greene, NY, son of William McKee and Mary May Davis, he was married Aug. 27, 1931 to Sara Grace Rude of Pompton Lakes, NJ. Together they celebrated 69 years of marriage before her death in November 2002. After attending Hamilton College, in Clinton, NY, Laurence worked in various fields before starting what turned in to a 42 year career with the Prudential Insurance Company, in Newark, NJ. Starting in Actuarials, he moved to management level positions in Public Relations and Advertising and Publications, where he enjoyed using his writing talents as speech writer to the company president and editor of the annul report. A life-long Methodist, Laurence served faithfully as Sunday School Supt., Lay-leader and Treasurer of Bishop Janes Methodist Church, Basking Ridge, NJ, where he and his family resided from 1941 until his retirement. In 1972 he and his wife moved to Wellsboro where they spent 27 years in their beautiful home at 6 West Ave., in Wellsboro. Laurence continued with church activities serving as Treasurer at the Wellsboro United Methodist Church. He became an active and loyal member/officer of the Wellsboro Lions Club serving many terms as Club Secretary. Laurence never forgot his farm-boy upbringing and always enjoyed physical work in the out-of-doors. For more than two decades he kept a show-place garden and home, even when medical problems began to take their toll, and was a familiar figure to many on his almost daily walks to town. Laurence will be remembered as a true gentleman of the old school, a devoted husband, strict but loving father and as a quiet Christian who lived his faith. His intellect, wit, humor and genuine concern for others were with him to the end and were qualities that won the hearts of all who knew him, especially true of the nurses and staff of the Carleton Senior Care facility where he had resided, contentedly, for the past three years. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by a brother, Lynn D. McKee and sister, Hazel L. McKee, of Cortland, NY. He is survived by two sons and one daughter; Robert L. (Grace) of Poughkeepsie, NY, Arthur W. (Gretchen) of Hollis, NH, and Nanci M. Turker of Wellsboro; seven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home. Viewing will be from 10 to 11 AM followed by a service at 11 AM on Saturday, November 2, at the Wellsboro United Methodist Church, Main & Queen Sts., with the Rev. Mark Shover, his Pastor officiating. Interment in Sylvan Lawn Cemetery, Greene, NY at 3 PM. Memorials may be directed to the church Memorial Fund or to a charity of one's choice. Laurence fought the good fight, ran the good race and, in the end, was, indeed, the winner. –Elmira Star Gazette
McKERNAN –ELIZABETH M. ‘BESSIE’ COYLE of South German Street, Dushore, Pa. died on Monday, Jan. 29, 1996 at 88 years of age in the LaPorte United Methodist Home, LaPorte, Pa. following a lingering illness. Bessie was born on Jan. 11, 1908, the daughter of the late William and Margaret Ryan McKernan of Dushore. She had lived her entire life in Sullivan County where she married her late husband, Eugene J. Coyle and raised her family and worked as a seamstress, first for the Weldon Manufacturing Co. and then with the Dushore Lingerie Co. from which she retired. Bessie was a member of the St. Basil’s Catholic Church of Dushore and its Altar and Rosary Society. She is survived by her family; two sons, Mr. James Coyle of Mechanicsburg, Pa. and Mr. Gerard Coyle of Dallas, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Frank (Ann Marie) Stabryla of Dushore and Regina Coyle of Mechanicsburg, Pa.; 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A prayer service will be held at the McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore on Friday, Feb. 2 at 10 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial Service in the St. Basil’s Catholic Church of Dushore with the Rev. Patrick J. McLaughlin as celebrant. Family and friends are invited to call at the funeral home on Thursday afternoon from 2 until 4 p.m. with a Rosary service beginning at 3 p.m. and Thursday evening from 7 until 9 p.m. with a Scripture service beginning at 8 p.m. –Towanda Daily Review
ARTHUR J. McMAHON age 80, a well respected Cherry Township farmer died Friday, Nov. 11, 2005 at Memorial Hospital in Towanda, Pa. Art was born Nov. 27, 1924 a son of the late Arthur P. and Anna E. Farrell McMahon. He graduated from St. Basil’s High School a member of the class of 1944. He married the former Catherine Mary Ryan of Dushore, Pa. on Aug. 28, 1944. They recently celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary. He was a life-long farmer, taking over the operation of the family farm from his father. He served as the Sullivan County Superintendent of Highways for eight years. At one time he was elected as the Cherry Township Tax Collector. Art was a very active member of St. Basil’s Catholic Church in Dushore and was a member of the former Holy Name Society. He participated in many parish activities and was very active with the Fourth of July picnics. He was very active in politics and served as the Cherry Township Democrat Committeeman for many years. Art served as a director for Eastern Milk Producers Co-op and also as a director for F.H.A. and the A.S.C.S. He was a member of the Sullivan County Assistance Board for many years. Art also enjoyed bowling and making many trips with friends to basketball and football games. He was an avid Notre Dame fan and very much enjoyed playing cards on Friday nights at the home of his nephew. Surviving are: his wife, Catherine at home; his son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Nancy McMahon of Dushore, Pa.; his daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and James Kearney of Taylorsville, N.C.; four grandchildren and spouses, James Kearney Jr., Erin and Todd Miller, Paula Rae and John Walker and Ryan McMahon; three great-grandchildren, Ethan and Ayla Miller and Joseph Walker and several nieces and nephews. Art was predeceased by a son, R. Paul McMahon on June 4, 1970, killed in action in Cambodia during the Vietnam War and by sisters; Elizabeth (Betty) Sick on July 29, 1980 and Mary McMahon on May 8, 1992. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005 at 11 a.m. from the P. Dean Homer Funeral home, 206 Water St., Dushore, Pa. and will be followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 11:30 a.m. at St. Basil’s Church, Dushore, Pa. with the Rev. Michael B. Harris, former pastor presiding. Interment will be in the adjoining parish cemetery. Friends may call on Monday, Nov. 14 at the funeral home from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be a Vigil Service at 6:45 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Basil’s Restoration Fund, PO Box 307, Dushore, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review
ROBERT H. McNALLY, 62 of RR 1, Monroeton, Pa. (Franklin Township), died Sunday morning, March 25, 2007 at his home following an extended illness. Born June 30, 1944, in Sunbury, Pa., he was the son of the late Robert L. and Roberta Phillips McNally. Bob was a graduate of Lewisburg High School and following graduation he served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. On June 3, 1978, he married the former Jill Schrader. He was employed by E.I. DuPont in Towanda for more than 24 years until his retirement. He was a lifetime member of Beirne-Webster VFW Post No. 1568, Towanda. Bob enjoyed spending time with his family and many friends and taking photos. Surviving are his wife, Jill McNally, at home; his daughters, Kelly McNally and her daughter, Racheal of Towanda RR 4 and Jenny Bacorn and her husband, Greg Bacorn, and their daughter, Sienna, of Towanda RR 4; his sisters, Patricia Foster and her husband, Charles Foster, of Lewisburg, Pa., and Pamela Elbers and her husband, James Elbers, of Daytona, Fla.; his brother, Denny McNally and his wife, Gale McNally, of Selinsgrove, Pa.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. The family would like to thank Guthrie Hospice and especially nurse Michelle Nagle for all their care. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 31 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 will according military honors at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to Guthrie Hospice, RR 1, Box 154, Towanda, Pa. or to the American Cancer Society Bradford Unit, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, Pa. in Robert H. McNally's memory. –Towanda Daily Review 3/26/2007
PAUL ALFERD McPHERSON, 74, Canton died February 6, 2000 at Troy Community Hospital after a lengthy illness. Born December 1, 1925 in Charleston, WVA he was one of four sons born to James and Violet McPherson. While he was in his youth the family moved to Philadelphia where his father was engaged in the construction trade. He embarked on a career as a self-employed house painter and with the exception of his years of serving our country in World War II, this career would span more than three decades. During his time in Philadelphia he met a local girl named Alice Smith, and they were wed September 25, 1954. They moved to Collegville in suburban Montgomery County, raising a family of three sons and a daughter. Twenty years ago he retired from painting and came to the Northern Tier, settling first in Shunk and eventually in Canton where he turned his hobby of antique collecting into an enterprise on North Troy Street known as Paul’s Place. There he could work side by side with his beloved wife, enjoy the friendly visits of neighbors or strangers passing through and run his business all without really leaving home. He was a man devoted to his family and enjoyed the company of his children and grandchildren. Surviving are his wife of nearly 46 years, Alice at home; sons, Paul Jr. (Hope) McPherson, Perkiomenville, PA, Wayne (Debbie) McPherson and James (Jodi) McPherson all of Canton; daughter, Sherry (Dog) Hazlett, Schwenksville, PA; brothers, Cecil and John, both of Charleston, WVA; grandchildren Elysee and Lucy McPherson and Autumn Page McPherson all of Canton, Doglas Hazlett II, Schwenksville, Kelly McPherson, Perkiomenville and Eric McPherson, WVA. He was preceded in death by his brother, David in 1999. In accordance with Mr. McPherson’s wishes there were no calling hours and services will be at the convenience of the family. Professional services have been entrusted to the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, Canton, PA. –Canton Independent Sentinel
VERNON I. (JIM) McWILLIAMS, 69 of Cherry Township, Dushore RD died Tuesday afternoon (1987) at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. He was born Oct. 13, 1918 in Modena, Chester County, Pa. a son of the late Horris N. and Miriam Wilson McWilliams. He was a graduate of the Coatesville High School class of 1937 and was an employee of the Lukens Steel Corp., Coatesville, Pa. as a machinist until his retirement in 1977. He was a life member of both the West End Fire and the Brandywine Fire Companies of Coatesville. He was also a life member of the Hephzibah Baptist Church of Hephzibah, Pa. and a member of the Williamson Lodge #409 F J AM of Downingtown, Pa. He was also a member of the Towanda Elks Lodge #2191 of Towanda, Pa. He moved to Sullivan County in 1979 and made it his permanent residence. Surviving is his wife Sarah (Sally) Schroder McWilliams at home; a son James Vernon McWilliams of Honey Brook, RD 2; a daughter, Mimi, wife of Donald Botkin of Hephzibah Hill, Coatesville, Pa.; five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by one son, Norman, who died in 1956 and one great-grandson, who died in 1987. Friends may call at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore Thursday evening from 7-9 p.m. On Thursday evening at McHenry’s the Towanda Elks Lodge #2191 will hold their memorial service at 7:30 p.m. At 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Rev. Richard Reeser will conduct a memorial service at McHenry’s. Further services will be held at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 W. Main St., Parkersburg, Pa. Friday evening from 7-9 p.m. His Masonic Lodge will conduct memorial services at 9 p.m. at the Wilde Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. from the Wilde Funeral Home with the Rev. Jack Crans, his former pastor officiating. Interment will be in the Hepzibah Baptist Cemetery, Chester County, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review
MARKEL –ERNESTINE M. COX, 75 of Rt. 87 Hwy., Williamsport, formerly of Hughesville died Monday, July 23, 2001 at the Muncy Valley Hospital. She was born on March 10, 1926 in New York, the daughter of Julian and Pearl Fitch Markel. She was a realtor and appraiser, retiring from Colonial Real Estate, Muncy. She was a member of Church of the Resurrection, Muncy. She was an avid bridge player. Surviving are her husband, Samuel F. Cox, Skilled Nursing Unit, Muncy; two daughters, Teresa M. Escobar of Miami, Fla., Bridget B. Diehl of Unityville and 7 grandchildren. She is predeceased by a daughter, Sue Ann and two sisters, Marie and Waneita. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, 11 a.m. at Church of the Resurrection, 526 S. Main St., Muncy with Rev. Glenn McCreary, her pastor Celebrant. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Hughesville. In accordance with her wishes, there will be no public visitation. McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home, 557 East Water St., Hughesville is in charge of arrangements. –Williamsport Sun-Gazette
MASIN –ARIANNE C. KELLEY of Cheshire, died March 31, 2003, at Yale University Health Services. She was the wife of Leroy A. Kelley. Mrs. Kelley was born February 6, 1948 in Montour Falls, NY, daughter of the late Charles W. and Helen Holik Masin. She was a graduate of Odessa High School, Odessa, NY, and New York State University at Delhi, NY. After college she began her life long career of oncology research at Yale University. Under the direction of Dr. Sally Rockwell, Mrs. Kelley became well known for her research in the field of radiation therapy. Many of her findings were published in scientific journals issued by universities and pharmaceutical companies. An excellent dancer, Mrs. Kelley was proficient with the waltz, fox trot, lindy, polka and two step. She was a member of the Czechoslovak Society of America and for ten years belonged to Tod Fellegy's dance group of Meriden and the Cheshire Cats square dance club. Reading, painting pictures, playing the guitar and flower arrangements were among their favorite hobbies. Like so many Cheshire mothers, she was always there for her sons' Cheshire Ram Band competitions, wrestling matches, and scouting courts of honor. Mrs. Kelley loved all living things and would devote any spare time to flower gardening and to the feeding of the numerous creatures and birds which frequented her back yard. She cherished her adopted community of twenty-five years. Last year she discovered Cheshire's senior center where many enjoyable hours were spent. For one of her final humanitarian acts, Mrs. Kelley was recently honored by the Cheshire town council for a generous contribution to the senior center. Besides her husband, she leaves sons, Jonathan and Jason Nierenburg of Cheshire; sister, Helen Rose Masin of Macedon, NY; brother, Charles D. Masin of Alpine, NY; stepchildren, Erin J. Morin of Southington, CT, Casey A. Loranger of Floyd, VA, and Terence L. Kelley of Greensburg, PA; nephew, Charles L. Friends of Cayuta, NY; niece, Amy M. Kelly of Burdett, NY; six grandchildren; two grand-nieces and two grand-nephews. On April 2, 2003, friends may call between 5 and 8 p.m. at the Slater Funeral Home, 240 S. Main St., Cheshire, CT. A memorial service will be conducted by the Reverend Joel Shrik at 7:30 p.m. Burial will be private. –Elmira Star Gazette
LOUIS A. MEAD, 74, formerly of Binghamton, N.Y. died Wednesday Jan. 5, 2005 at his home. He was predeceased by a son, Louis Douglas; a daughter, Darlene (Mead) David and a brother, Hiram. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Helen; 2 daughters and 3 sons-in-law, Monica and Clyde Knolles, Ulster, Pa., Marcia and Robert Arnold, Sayre, Pa. and Brian David, Endicott, N.Y.; six grandchildren, Eric, Earon and Taunya Knolles, Bill and Bobby Arnold, Darcia Bingham; seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Noma Carvello, Brick, N.J.; a brother and sister-in-law, Neil and Phyllis Mead, McDonough, N.Y.; a special niece, Gloria; a special friend, Leslie as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was an Army veteran, serving in both World War II and Korea and continued as a career soldier, retiring in 1964 with 20 years of service. He was a member of the American Legion Post no. 1645, Binghamton as well as the McDonough, N.Y. Post. He enjoyed Bingo, playing cards and most of all his family. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 4 p.m. at the Thomas J. Shea Funeral home, Inc., 137 Robinson Street, Binghamton, N.Y. Burial will be in Vestal Hills Memorial Park at the convenience of the family. Friends are invited to call Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home. –Towanda Daily Review
MEEHAN –REGINA M. (REGE) MEEHAN GUGLIELMI age 68 of Mildred, Pa. died on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 1997 at her home. Rege was born Sept. 21, 1929 in Mildred, Pa., daughter of the late Edward (Colley) and Sarah Loomis Meehan. She graduated from the Dushore High School a member of the class of 1947. She married John (Nicker) Guglielmi on Jan. 27, 1951. Rege was a homemaker and for several years worked at the Turnpike Elementary School in Mildred, Pa. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was very active for the past 41 years as a member of McDermott Post 452 American Legion Auxiliary. She also was very active as a volunteer and secretary for the Mildred Am balance Association and was a Den Mother for the local Cub Scout Pack. Rege was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church in Mildred, Pa. Surviving are her spouse, John W. (Nicker) at home; two sons and daughters-in-law, William E. and Patricia Guglielmi, Tampa, Fla., Robert T. and Mary Margaret Guglielmi, Ft. Campbell, Ky.; brother and sister-in-law, Robert E. and Arline Meehan, Monroeton, Pa.; five grandchildren and one niece and one nephew. She was predeceased by a sister, Arlene Meehan Spence in 1953. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Jan. 2, 1998 at 10 a.m. from the P. Dean Homer Funeral home, 206 Water St., Dushore, Pa. and will be followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in St. Francis of Assisi Church, Mildred, Pa. with the Rev. Patrick J. McLaughlin, her pastor presiding. Interment will be in the adjoining parish cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday, Jan. 1, 1998 from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. There will be a Scripture Service at 3 p.m. and the members of McDermott Post 452 American Legion Auxiliary will pass in review at 7 p.m. –Towanda Daily Review
MERIWETHER –NORMA MERIWETHER THOMAS, 84, wife of Wayne L. Thomas of Hillcrest, North Towanda, Pa. formerly of Elmira, N.Y. died on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2002 at Memorial Hospital, Towanda, Pa. Born June 4, 1918 in Elmira, N.Y. she was a daughter of the late William Calvin and Caroline Powers Meriwether. Norma was a graduate of Southside High School, Elmira, N.Y. On Dec. 6, 1944 she married Wayne L. Thomas in the Methodist Parsonage in Elmira Heights, N.Y. Norma was employed by A.C. Smith Auto Parts in Towanda, Pa. for 20 years until her retirement. She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church, Towanda and was a former treasurer of the church Altar Guild. Norma was also a member of the Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 Auxiliary. Surviving are: her husband of 58 years, Wayne L. Thomas at home; a son, Paul Meriwether and his wife, Patricia Towner Meriwether of Raleigh, N.C.; a daughter, Paula Thomas Vogt of Waverly, N.Y.; a sister, Irma Dockstader of Ithaca, N.Y.; a brother, Myron Meriwether of Elmira Heights, N.Y. a brother-in-law and his wife, Louis and Roberta Thomas; grandchildren, Robin Meriwether and friend Sharon Jusko and Scott Meriwether, all of Raleigh, N.C.; Kirstin Meriwether Hicks and husband, Anthony L. Hicks, Jr. of Youngsville, N.C., Tobey Thomas Vogt of Vail, Co., Marissa Leigh Vogt of Waverly, N.Y.; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and sisters=in-law; special friends, Scott Mackie and Marty Vogt, Betty Towner, Jim and Judi Towner and her faithful Sheltie, “Boggie.” She was preceded in death by her parents, William Calvin and Caroline Powers Meriwether, a sister, Pearle Bassett and by brothers, Victor Meriwether and Milton Meriwether. A requiem mass will be celebrated Saturday, Dec. 7, 2002 at 11 a.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 1 Main St., Towanda, Pa. in Norma’s memory. The family extends a special “Thank You” to Hillcrest neighbors who have been so supporting during Norma’s illness. –Towanda Daily Review
NORMALEE L. MESSNER, 74 of 2200 Royal Ave., Williamsport died Thursday, Sept. 16, 2004 in Manor Care North. Born Sept. 2, 1930 in Williamsport she was a daughter of Charles L. and Wanda H. Bennett Messner. Normalee was a graduate of Williamsport High School and was a member of Memorial Baptist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Lauralee A. Bellott and Arlene L. Good, both of Williamsport; four grandchildren and a brother, Vernon W. Messner of Williamsport. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Compton. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Sanders Mortuary, 821 Diamond St., Williamsport with Pastor Jeffrey W. Taylor officiating. Burial will be in Montoursville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Sanders. –Williamsport Sun-Gazette
CLAUDE H. MILLARD, 60 of Rochester, N.Y. died Tuesday, Oct. 13, 1987 at his home. Mr. Millard was born in Rush Township, Susquehanna County, son of the late Walter N. and Dora Frances (Burchard) Millard. He worked as a molder of Bernzomatic in Rochester, N.Y. retiring in 1978. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Navy and a member of the American Legion Chile Post, Scottsville, N.Y. Mr. Millard is survived by a sister, Mrs. Marjorie H. Buckley of Cortland, N.Y. and four brothers; Lawrence W. of Canandaigua, Clifford N. of Waverly, N.Y, Kenneth A. of New Albany, Pa and Walter J. of Guthrysville, Pa. The funeral service will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Bartrom Funeral home, 74 Church St. in Montrose with the Rev. Kenneth Bitler of the Camptown United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in the Lawton Cemetery, Lawton, Pa. Calling hours will be on Friday from 1 p.m. until time of service. –Towanda Daily Review
LAWRENCE W. MILLARD, 69 of Canandaigua, N.Y. formerly of Rush died June 9, 1990 at the Veteran Hospital in Buffalo, N.Y. He was born March 30, 1921, the son of Walter and Dora Burchard Millard. He served with the U.S. Army for two years, from 1946-48. He is survived by his wife, Verona at home; two sons, Gary at home and Floyd of Albany, N.Y.; a daughter, Mary Ann Oldroyd of Winder, Ga.; six step-children; one sister, Marjorie Buckley of Waverly; two brothers, Clifford Millard of Waverly and Walter J. Millard of Downington, Pa. A memorial service will be held June 16 at 3 p.m. at the Lawton Cemetery, Lawton, Pa. with the Rev. Burdette Mason officiating. There will be no calling hours. –Towanda Daily Review
CHARLES MILLER JR., 79, Wilmington, DE died September 6, 2000 in the Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE. He was a son of the late Charles Miller and Myrtle Raymond Miller. Mr. Miller was an engineer for the DuPont Company retiring in 1986 after 39 years of service. Surviving are his wife, Linda McConnell Miler, former Canton resident; sons, John C. Miller, Pennsville, NJ, Andrew D. Miller, Stephen P. Miller and Daniel L. Miller all of Wilmington, DE; daughters, Linda M. Schaeffer and Charlene M. Hickman, Wilmington; brother, Robert R. Miller, Sr., Rehoboth Beach, DE; eight grandchildren. Funeral services and interment were held September 9 in Wilmington, DE. The family suggests contributions be made to the Talleyville-Naamans Lions Club, 3009 Fairhope Road, Wilmington, DE or to the Leukemia Society of America, 100 W. 10th Street, Wilmington, DE. Arrangements by the Chandler Funeral Homes, Wilmington. –Canton Independent Sentinel
MILLER –MRS. DORA E. BEDFORD, 76 a resident of the Pumpkin Center, Montgomery and a native of Montoursville died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 1995 in Muncy Valley Hospital skilled nursing unit. She and her husband, C. Larue Bedford would have observed their 57th wedding anniversary Dec. 1. Retired, she had been employed as a cafeteria manager by the Montoursville School district. She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church, Montoursville. She was a former matron of Montoursville Chapter 465, Order of the Eastern Star. Born July 2, 1919 in Montoursville, she was a daughter of Robert and Helen Marshall Miller. Surviving, besides her husband are a son, Stephen L. of Gaithersburg, Md.; a daughter, Sharon L. Cancilla of Pittsburg; a sister, Carmen Brobst of Picayune, Miss.; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A memorial graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Montoursville Cemetery with Pastor Bruce D. fisher, her pastor officiating. The family will provide the flowers. Arrangements are being handled by Spitler’s, 733 Broad St., Montoursville. –Williamsport Sun-Gazette
GEORGE MILLER, 63 of Lopez died on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2000 in Clarks Summit, Pa. George was born April 6, 1937 in Murraytown, Pa. son of Henry T. and Rosetta Barnes Miller Sr. He attended local schools and attended the former E.U.B. Church in Lopez. As a young man he was engaged in farming and later resided in Towanda where he attended and sang in the choir in the Methodist Church. Surviving are three brothers; Henry Miller Jr. of Lopez, Edward Miller of Mildred and Willard T. Miller of New Jersey; three sisters, Ilene M. Stephey of Sebring, Fla., Edith Rohde of Elmira, Minnie M. Miller of Philadelphia and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Sept 16 at 11 a.m. at the P. Dean Homer Funeral home, 206 Water St., Dushore with the Rev. Robert W. Brown, pastor of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Dushore officiating. Interment will be in the Bethel Cemetery, Elkland Township, Pa. Friends may call at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. –Towanda Daily Review
MILES R. MILLER JR., 79 of Cherry Township, Dushore died on Monday, Jan. 15, 2001 at his home following a lingering illness. He was born on Dec. 4, 1921 in Athens a son of the late Miles R. and Florence Hunsinger Miller, Sr. Moving to Dushore from the Athens area, he has been a resident of Sullivan County for 64 years. On Oct. 11, 1947 he married the former Lorraine Tilley Miller. They have celebrated 53 years of loving marriage. In his early years he was a Timber man, later going into heavy construction, retiring in 1980. Miles was also engaged in farming from 1952 until 1969. Mr. Miller was a member of the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Zion Chapel in Dushore, Pa. He left surviving his wife, Lorraine Miller at home; two daughters and son-in-law, Linda Ann and Eric Hicks of Myerstown, Pa. and Tammy Sue Miller of Owing Mills, Md.; son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Brenda (Vibert) Miller of Dushore RR 1 and two grandchildren, Nicholas A. Miller and Anastasia M. Miller. He was preceded in death by his parents and by an infant son in 1948. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Jan. 18 at 11 a.m. in the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Zion Chapel in Dushore with the Rev. Dr. Eddie A. Nilsen his pastor officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Cherry Grove Cemetery, Nordmont, Pa. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Zion Lutheran’s Chapel Memorial fund, c/o Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Dushore, Pa. or the Towanda Memorial Hospice Fund, c/o Memorial Hospital, One Hospital Drive, Towanda, Pa. in Miles R. Miller’s Jr. memory. Arrangements were entrusted to the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter Street, Dushore, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review
MINER –DOROTHY I. BRENNER, 83 of Dushore died on Saturday, Jan. 24, 1998 at the Highlands Nursing Home in LaPorte. Born on Nov. 23, 1914 in Mildred, Sullivan County, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Verna M. Foust Miner. Dorothy was a lifetime resident of Sullivan County. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church of Mildred. She was employed by Weldon Manufacturing Co. of Lopez and Dushore for 37 years. Dorothy was later employed as manager of Hospitality House in Dushore and gave five years of service retiring in 1976. She was preceded in death by her first husband, the late Lloyd Benjamin in 1962 and by husband, the late Henry Brenner in 1985. Surviving are a nephew, the Rev. David Bennett of Florida; three great-nieces, Sheryl, Janice and Michelle; two nieces, Barbara Frear and Meredith Miner, both of Lake Winola, Pa.; a very close friend, Clara Sayman and other nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1998 at 11 a.m. in the Russell P. McHenry Funeral home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore with the Rev. Dr. Eddie Nilsen, her pastor officiating. Friends and family are invited to call on Tuesday evening, Jan. 27 at the McHenry Funeral home in Dushore from 7 to 9 p.m. –Towanda Daily Review
DANIELD G. (DEWEY) MINIER, 82 of Cherry Township (Satterfield), Dushore RD died Saturday morning (1980) at his home following a lingering illness. He was born Sept. 13, 1897 in Rigdale, Sullivan County, son of the late Harry and Ella Rose Minier. He spent most of his lifetime in the Sullivan County area and had worked for the Connell Coal Co. and Gutton Coal Co. of Bernice. He then went with the Lehigh Valley and B and O Railroads and retired in 1958 after being employed as an engineer after 32 years of service. He was a member of the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Trinity Chapel of Mildred, Pa. Mr. Minier was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen. On June 1, 1980 he and his wife, the former Jennie C. Vogel would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Mr. Minier was an avid hunter and fisherman and was known as the “Old Bear Hunter.” When it had been legend many years ago, he had hunted bear with dogs. Surviving are his wife, Jennie Vogel Minier at home; four sons, Harry E. of LaPorte, Oliver G. of Springfield, Mo., Howard D. of Amarillo, Texas, Samuel H. of Dushore; six daughters, Mrs. Florence Dieffenbach of New Albany, Mrs. Mary Ellen Lenox of Pine City, N.Y., Mrs. Irene Chick of Fairbult, Minn., Mrs. Leona Guthrie of Kalspill, Mont., Mr.s Ora Lawrence of Edison, N.J. and Mrs. Jeanette Overpeck of Phelps, N.Y.; two sisters, Mrs. Irene Shaffer and Mrs. Emma Tourscher, both of Dushore; four brothers, Richard Minier of Horseheads, N.Y., William, Edward and John Minier, all of Dushore; 42 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Trinity Chapel in Mildred with the Rev. Richard Reeser, his pastor officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining parish cemetery. Friends may call at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, Dushore on Tuesday afternoon from 2 to 4 and after 7 p.m. and on Wednesday at the Trinity Chapel from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. –Towanda Daily Review
SAUMEL H. MINIER age 64 of Dushore, Pa. died Wednesday morning, Jan. 26, 2000 at his home. He was born Jan. 5, 1936 in Sattersfield, Sullivan County, Pa. a son of the late Daniel and Jennie Vogel Minier. Mr. Minier is a veteran of the United States navy having served from 1954 to 1958. He was a life time resident of Sullivan County. Prior to his retirement in 1980, he was employed by GTE Sylvania as a machinist. Sam was a great hunter and fisherman and enjoyed time spent in the outdoors. He was a member of Trinity Lugheran Chapel in Mildred, Pa., evergreen Lodge No. 163 F&AM of Monroeton, Pa., Irem Temple of Shrine, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Williamsport Consistory and was a member and past commander of Loyalsock Post No. 996 American Legion, Dushore. He left surviving his wife, Catherine (Kitty) Lane Minier at home; his children, Ted Minier of Williamsport, Pa., Mark Minier of Sattersfield (Dushore RR), Tim Minier of Round Rock, Texas, John Minier of Sattersfield (Dushore RR), Daniel Minier of Dushore, Pa. and Mary Beth Minier of Dushore, Pa.; one brother, Oliver Minier of Republic, Mo.; sisters, Mrs. Florence Dieffenbach of Towanda, Pa., Mrs. Donna Gutherie of Kalispell, Mont., Mrs. Ora Becker of Sattersfield (Dushore RR) and Janette Overpeck of Mildred, Pa.; grandchildren, Alex, Zachary and Clay Minier of Williamsport, Jacquline, Michael and Joseph Minier of Round Rock, Texas and Markie, Rose and Shelby Minier of Sattersfield (Dushore RR) and an uncle, John Minier of Sattersfield (Dushore RR). Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 29, 2000 at 11 a.m. in Trinity Lutheran Chapel in Mildred, Pa. with the Rev. Eddie Nilsen his pastor officiating. Interment will follow in St. Basil’s Cemetery, Dushore, Pa. Full military honors will be accorded by Loyalsock Post No. 996 American Legion, Dushore. Friends and family are invited to call on Friday evening, Jan. 28, 2000 at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore, Pa. from 6 to 9 p.m. Masonic funeral services will be held Friday evening at McHenry Funeral Home in Dushore at 7 p.m. The American Legion will pass and review on Friday evening at McHenry funeral home in Dushore at 7:30 p.m. –Towanda Daily Review
LUDWIG B. MIOSI, 51, Montclair, VA, retired Major, United States Marine Corps died November 8, 1999 at Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC. Born in Bamberg, Germany October 29, 1948 he was the son of the late Thomas Miosi and Maria Miosi. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1966 and fought in Vietnam in 1967-1968. He graduated from Officer’s Candidate School in 1969 and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1969. He served in the Marine Corps for 20 years before retiring as a major. He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Cleveland State University and a Master’s Degree in National Security policy from Georgetown University. During his years of service in the Marine Corps, he was the recipient of the Purple Heart with two Gold Stars, the Navy Commendation Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation Gallantry Cross, the Civil Action Color with Palm and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Surviving are his wife of 28 years, Dianna (Allen) Miosi, son, Christopher and daughter, Elizabeth; three brothers, John Miosi, Mike Miosi and Larry Miosi; sisters, Helga Savidge, Linda O’Neill and Maria Baker. Funeral services were held at the Marine Memorial Chapel at Quantico Marine Base November 12. Burial services followed at Quantico National Cemetery with full military honors. In addition a Catholic Mass was held in his honor in Bamberg, Germany November 12. –Canton Independent Sentinel
MITCHELL –DEBRA JO (MITCHELL) COFFEY, 46 of Navarre, Florida died on Sunday, April 18, 2004. She was born in Troy, Pa. on July 6, 1957. She graduated from Troy Area High School, Pa. in 1975 and served 20 years and six months in the United States Air Force retiring as a master sergeant in 1998. She continued to serve her country as a civil servant specializing as an accounting technician with the Defense Finance and Accounting Service, Orlando Center before moving to Hurlburt Field AFB in Northwest Florida. She was the daughter of Bette J. Hall and Thomas A. Mitchell both from Troy, Pa. and the sister of Michael and Loriann Mitchell of Sitka, Alaska, Mark and Diane Mitchell of Bellefonte, Pa., Annette and Rocky Spencer of Troy, Pa. Another brother, Thomas A. Mitchell II died in 1979. She is also survived by a large extended family including several nieces, nephews, great-nephews, aunts and uncles. She was the devoted wife of Daniel R. Taylor and was the caring mother of Corinne L. Coffey and Sklyer T. Coffey. In addition to the many animals she cared for (who tirelessly followed her every move). Her “Kill em with kindness” philosophy and charismatic smile garnered the hearts of her many friends who will continue to be inspired by her one of a kind personality. In June 2002 she and Dan built their dream house in Navarre, Fla. Their back porch overlooked a protected wetland area, which supplied Debbie with many hours of bird watching. She was an avid reader, enjoyed watching sports with her husband and loved the sunset at the beach. A memorial service was held on April 21 at Navarre Beach to celebrate Debbie’s life. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting contributions to be made in her name to the American Cancer Society. Her life motto is “Simplify, Justify, Mystify and Minimize.” –Towanda Daily Review
JOHN H. MITSTIFER SR., 88 of Williamsport, Pa. died at home on December 5, 2005. John had been employed by the Sun-Gazette as a printer in the composing room. He was born in Williamsport, Pa. on January 5, 1917. He was a Williamsport High School graduate and a past member of the American Legion Post #1. He was a member of V.F.W. Post 844. John was a WWII Army veteran. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Ruth M. Ritter Mitstifer on October of 1997. He is survived by a son, John H. (Denise) Mitstifer Jr. of Rochester, N.Y. and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon at 1 p.m. at the Crouse Funeral home, 133 East Third Street, Williamsport. Msgr. Stephen McGough will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday morning from 11:30 until 1 p.m. Interment in St. Boniface Cemetery, Williamsport. –Williamsport Sun-Gazette
HAMILTON MITTEN, 89, longtime resident of Fremont, Neb. died Jan. 22, 1990 at his home. He was born in Herrick Township on June 22, 1900, the son of Fred and Mary Mitten. He graduated from Towanda High School and served in the U.S. Army, he later attended Millersville State Teachers College from 1919-1920. He moved to Freemont and graduated from Midland College in 1926. Mitten taught in Fremont and later in Lincoln before receiving his master-s degree from the University of Nebraska in 1930. He taught and coached at Fremont High School and became principal in 1937, serving in that position until 1933. He joined Nebraska State Savings and Loan Association and graduated from the Graduate School of Savings and Loan at Indiana University in 1949. He served in a number of offices at Nebraska State before becoming chairman of the board in 1968, holding that office until 1975. He belonged to a number of community organizations including the Rotary Club, Salvation Army Advisory Board and the YMCA Board of Directors, Fremont Rod and Gun Club, the Masonic Lodge, Community Chest, American Legion, Fremont Golf Club, Fremont Chamber of Commerce and the Midland College Board of Trustees. He served in many capacities at the Presbyterian Church and was on the board of trustees. He wrote a weekly column for the Fremont Tribune entitle “Ham ‘N Wry,” his last one printed in April, 1989. He married Jessamyn Cochrane in Lincoln, Neb. on July 8, 1930. She died Dec. 10, 1979. His sister, the late Aline Woodruff resided in Wysox. He is survived by a son, John of Sun City West, Ariz.; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held at the Presbyterian Church in Fremont with burial at Memorial Cemetery. A memorial has been established to the church and the Salvation Army. –Towanda Daily Review
EDWARD L. MOLYNEAUX, 86 of Forksville died May 23, 1992 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. He was born on Sept. 23, 1905 in Moscow, Pa. the son of the late Raymond and Nellie Smith Molyneaux. Mr. Molyneaux was retired from Ingersoll-Rand in Athens with 33 years of service. He was also an auxiliary policeman in Athens for many years and a life member of the I-R Rifle and Pistol Club and Hose Co. No. 1 in Athens. He was a member of the Valley of Williamsport Consistory, Masons; Rural Amity Lodge, F.&A.M. Athens and the Forksville United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Donald in 1980. He is survived by his wife, the former Helen Koons Molyneaux to whom he was married for 62 years; four daughters, Janet Dyer of Inverness, Fla., Patricia Cole of Owego, N.Y., Nellie Goudey of Harwich, Mass. and Jane Chauncey of Jetersville, Va.; two sons, Edward Molyneaux Jr. of Vestal, N.Y. and Raymond Molyneaux of Richmond, Va.; one sister, Orpha Tobbe of Vestal; one sister-in-law, Lulu Molyneaux of Forksville; 23 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Friends and family are invited to call at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore on Wednesday evening, May 27, 1992 from 7-9 p.m. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family, followed by interment in the Greenwood Cemetery in Elkland Township, Sullivan County. –Towanda Daily Review
FRED L. MOLYNEAUX, 88 of Forks Township, Dushore RR 4 died on Wednesday, March 3, 1993 at his home following a lingering illness. He was born on Jan. 2, 1905 in Millview, Pa. the son of the late Dean Webster and Iva Celinda McCarty Molyneaux. He was a member of the Millview Wesleyan Church and was a former school director for Forks Township for a number of years. He worked for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Department of Forest and Waters and worked for several lumber companies in the Sullivan County area. Mr. Molyneux was engaged in farming and was an avid trapper, hunter and fisherman his entire lifetime. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Katherine C. Hess Molyneux in 1980. Surviving is one daughter; Mrs. Leslie (Louise) Woodhead at home; four sons; Leon D. Molyneux of Dushore RR, Lyle D. Molyneux of Rome, Harry T. Molyneux of Rome, Harry T. Molyneux of Shavertown, Pa. and Carl H. Molyneux of Dushore RR; one sister-in-law; Mrs. Phyllis Molyneux of Forksville; 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Timothy Molyneux in 1968 and a brother, Lynn Molyneux in 1975. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 8, 1993 at 3 p.m. in the Millview Wesleyan Church with the Rev. Robert Broome, his pastor officiating. Interment will be in the Millview Cemetery, Forks Township, Sullivan County. Friends and family are invited to call at the church on Monday from 2-3 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations or contributions be made to the Millview Wesleyan Church or the Bradford/Sullivan County Chapter of the American Cancer Society. –Towanda Daily Review
CARL D. MOLYNEUX, 90 of Forksville RR 1 died on Thursday, Jan. 26, 1995 at his home following a lingering illness. Born on May 8, 1904 in Forks Township, Sullivan County, Pa. he was the son of the late Herbert and Anna Streby Molyneux. He has been a farmer and lived in Sullivan County his entire lifetime. Mr. Molyneux served two terms as Sullivan County Commissioner. He was on the board of directors for Millville Mutual Insurance Company for many years and was president of Farmers and Mechanics Mutual Insurance Company for 40 years. He also served as Forest Fire Warden, giving 40 years of service. A graduate of Estella High School he was a member of the class of 1921. His education also included several agricultural courses from Penn State University. In 1986 he received special recognition for outstanding services and contributions to programs and objectives of the Cooperative Extension Services. Mr. Molyneux was an active member of the Sullivan County Fair Association for many years. He has been a lifetime member of the Millview Wesleyan Church. Surviving are two daughters; Jean Shaffer of Avis, Pa. and Carol Dodd of Franklin, Tenn.; two sisters, Mrs. Grace Norton of Forksville and Mrs. Helen Michael of Muncy; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a stepson, Wayne Gavitt of Forksville and two step-granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his wives, Julia A. Pardoe Molyneux in 1965 and Marguerite Gavitt Molyneux in 1982. Funeral and committal services will be held on Monday, Jan. 30, 1995 at 2 p.m. in the Millview Wesleyan Church with the Rev. Robert Broome his pastor officiating. Interment will be in the Millview Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to call on Sunday evening, Jan. 29, 1995 at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter Street, Dushore, Pa. from 7 to 9 p.m. –Towanda Daily Review
CLIFFORD M. MOLYNEUX, 79 of Dushroe RR 1 died on Wednesday, May 6, 1998 at Memorial Hospital in Towanda, Pa. Born on April 25, 1919 in Forks Township, Sullivan County, Pa. he was a son of the late Wardner and Cora Wilcox Molyneux. Mr. Molyneux was a veteran of World War II having served in the European Theatre Operations with the U.S. Army. He spent most of his lifetime in Sullivan County. He was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ of Overton, the Elkland Grange, American Legion Loyalsock Post No. 996 of Dushore and was a former member of the New Albany VFW. Prior to his retirement in 1972 Clifford was employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and was engaged in farming. For many years he had driven school bus for the Sullivan County School District. Mr. Molyneux was preceded in death by his wife, the late Ellen Marie Northrup Molyneux in 1995. Surviving are two stepsons, Earl Chase and James Chase, both of Dushore; two sons, Michael Molyneux of Clyde, Ohio, Clifford Molyneux Jr. of Dushore RD; a brother, Donald Molyneux of Baltimore, Ohio; a sister, RoseMary May of Horseheads, N.Y.; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Patrick Molyneux in 1990. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 9, 1998 at 11 a.m. in the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter Street, Dushore, Pa. with the Rev. W. Martin, his pastor officiating. Interment will be in the Millview Cemetery, Forks Township, Sullivan County, Pa. Friends and family are invited to call on Friday, May 8, 1998 at McHenry Funeral Home in Dushore from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday, May 9, 1998 from 10 a.m. until the time of funeral service. –Towanda Daily Review
MEREDITH MOLYNEUX, formerly of Overton, Pa. died on Monday, Sept. 25, 1995 at the Lewistown Hospital, Lewistown, Pa. following an illness. Meredith was the son of the late Wardner and Cora Wilcox Molyneux born on Aug. 2, 1916 in Forks Township, Sullivan Co. He spent most of his life in the Sullivan County area where he and his late wife, Marguerite owned and operated a large dairy farm for many years. Meredith is survived by; two daughters, Mrs. Nicholas (Joan) Smith of Granville, Pa. and Ms. Mary Molyneux of Bragg and Burnham, Pa.; a nephew, Charles (George) Johnson of Evergreen, Pa.; two brothers, Donald of Baltimore, Ohio and Clifford of Forksville, Pa.; a sister, Rosemary May of Horseheads, N.Y. and nine grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Cecil during WWII. Funeral services will be held in the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore, Pa. on Thursday, Sept. 28, 1995 at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Robert W. Martin his pastor officiating. Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday, Sept. 28 form 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow in the St. Paul’s Reformed Cemetery of Overton, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review
GERALD HENRY MONROE, 59, Ellsworth, formerly of Route 18 Washington, died March 8, 2001 in Washington Hospital. Born November 5, 1941 in West Burlington, he was a son of the late Henry Monroe and Winona Rought Monroe Darrow, Granville Summit. Mr. Monroe was Roman Catholic. He was a graduate of Troy High School and served a three-years tour of duty with the U.S. Army. Mr. Monroe was a former member of Washington Loyal Order of Moose. He enjoyed hunting and playing cards. Surviving are his wife of 25 years, Janice Monroe, Washington; his stepfather, Leon Darrow, Granville Summit; son, Shawn Monroe, Pittsburg; sister, Patricia Hall, Granville Summit; step-brothers, Jon Darrow, Big Pond; James Darrow, Ohio and a grandson. A memorial service was at the West Burlington Methodist Church March 20 with the Rev. Alison W. Grove of the Sugar Creek United Methodist Parish officiating. –Canton Independent Sentinel
MOORE –MRS. EDITH M. SUTLIFF, 85, 119 N. Center St., Canton died at her home unexpectedly, Monday April 14, 1975. Mr. Sutliff was the widow of Levi Sutliff and was a former resident of Benton. She was born in Benton RD, Aug. 3, 1889, daughter of John and Emma LeValley Moore. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Canton. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Loren (Bea) Ridall of Canton and Mrs. Richard (Ruth) Franklin of Grover; one son, Arthur Sutliff of Buffalo, N.Y.; 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and one niece, Mrs. Mary Bomboy of Philadelphia. Funeral services will be held at the Ralph T. Kleese Funeral Home, 40 N. Center St., Canton Thursday at 1 p.m. with her pastor the Rev. Raymond D. Fravel and the Rev. William Price, pastor of the Town Hill United Methodist Church of Shickshinny RD 1 officiating. Burial will be in the Mossville Cemetery, Red Rock. –Canton Independent Sentinel
HARRY A. MOORE JR. – On the evening of Friday, January 23, 2004 Harry Albert Moore, Jr. of Canton RR2 died at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre after a prolonged illness. He was 56 years of age. Born in Troy on June 14, 1947, he was the son of Harry Albert and Verna (Bastion) Moore. Known to his family and friends as “Butch,” he attended Canton High School, where he excelled in sports, especially football and wrestling. Since his early teens Harry had been well acquainted with hard work. He was employed as a farm hand for many years at Ed Moore’s farm in East Canton. Having a strong mechanical aptitude, he quickly mastered the skills of an auto mechanic and did work for Landon’s and Richter’s garages. He also worked for a while as a coal miner. Harry enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He had a friendly, outgoing personality, always ready to help anyone in need. Harry had a keen sense of humor and was well-known for his friendly, good natured jibes. His passion for working with things mechanical led him to perform many “free-of-charge” repairs on cars belonging to family and friends. He had a love of the Lord which was made evident by his heart of gold. His world revolved around his children and grandchildren, whose visits he cherished. And when he passed from this life the family that he loved so well was by his side. Harry is survived by his daughters, Wendy Moore (and friend Jim Walburn) of Canton and Jennifer (and Anthony) Smith of Canton RR 2; sisters, Mary Jane Nybeck of Morris Run and Patricia Brewster of Wyalusing; grandchildren, Anthony Jr., Chelsea and Rebecca as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant granddaughter, Samantha Jo. A memorial service was conducted at 3 pm on Wednesday, January 28 at Morse & Kleese Funeral Home Inc., 40 N. Center Street, Canton with the Rev. Duane Taylor officiating. Interment will be private. –Canton Independent Sentinel
MORGAN –AUDREY M. WEIGLE age 75 of Lena Place Elmira spread her wings to be with her Lord, Fri. Sept. 12, 2003 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. Her surviving family includes her loving and devoted husband of 56 years, Paul S. Weigle; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Larry Arnold of Horseheads, NY son, Paul D. Weigle of Gowanda, NY; grandchildren, Melanee Almy of Elmira, NY with her family Mercedez and Jessica, Scott (Mechelle ) Arnold, USN stationed in Lakeland, IL, with their family, Hailey and Quinlan; Tristan, Christopher and Jeremiah; brother, Howard (Ellen) Townsend of Elmira, NY. Audrey was born Nov. 5, 1927 in Olyphant, PA the daughter of the late Thomas and Valera (Archer) Morgan. A retired traffic operator of NY Telephone in Elmira. She was an avid horse lover and a lover of all animals and natures beauties. Friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home 413 So. Main St. Horseheads on Tues. Sept. 16, 2003 from 2-4:00 p.m. A celebration of her life will follow there at the conclusion of calling hours at 4:00 p.m. the Rev. Cathy Stevenson-Black officiating. Burial service will take place at the convenience of her family. Those wishing to express their sympathy may do so with memorials to Southern Tier Hospice Inc. 11751 East Corning Rd. Corning NY or the Alzheimer's Association Rochester Chapter 435 East Henrietta Rd. Rochester, NY. Envelopes will be provided at the funeral home. –Elmira Star Gazette
MORGAN –BERTHA A. BAUMUNK, 90 Forksville RR 1 died February 14, 1999 at the Dar-Way Nursing Home, Estella, PA. Born one of 11 children on November 27, 1908 in Fox Twp., PA she was a daughter of the late Morris and Mertie Porter Morgan. She attended the school in Shunk and graduated in 1926. She later married Dudley L. (D.L.) Baumunk and together they owned and operated the Baumunk General Store in Elkland Twp. until the 1950s. Dudley preceded her in death in 1971 following 38 years of marriage. Mrs. Baumunk was an active member of the Forksville United Methodist Church, helping with many of the church dinners and often provided fresh flowers for Sunday services. She enjoyed crafts, ceramics and quilting. Throughout life, her main interest was the love she shared with her family. Surviving are; daughters and son-in-law, Glenna Edkin, Hillsgrove and Virginia and Robert Hatch, Willow Street, PA; sons and daughters-in-law, Prentice and Marjorie Baumunk, Canton RR 1 and Charles and Ruth Baumunk, Forksville, RR 1; nine grandchildren, Donna Missigman, Diane Klem, Jeffery and Jeniffer Hatch, Larry, Garry, Charles Jr., David and Danny Baumunk; 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Mary Morgan, Canton and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a son-in-law, Donald Edkin in 1954; four sisters and six brothers. The funeral service was held February 17, 1999 at the Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Drive, Canton with her pastor, Rev. David Hart officiating. Interment was in the Forksville Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be directed to the Forksville United Methodist Church, Box 24, Forksville, PA or to the Hillsgrove Ambulance Association, RR 1, Box 1001-A, Hillsgrove, PA in Mrs. Baumunk’s memory. –Canton Independent Sentinel
ELWOOD G. (WOODY) MORGAN, a native of Shunk, Pa. died Jan. 11, 1983 in Portage, Ind. Born Sept. 11, 1931 in Shunk he was a son of the late George E. Morgan of Shunk and Frances Morgan of Battleground, Wash. His survivors include brothers, Dennis of Salem, Oregon and Edward of Newport News, Va.; sisters, Betty West of Granville Summit, Grace Lathrop of Battleground, Wash. and Dorothy McCarty of Pennsacola, Fla. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Mr. Morgan was a retired veteran of the U.S. Army. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. –Towanda Daily Review
GEORGE L. MORGAN, 68 of 1902 NE 249th Ave., Camas, Wash. formerly of Luthers Mills and Camptown died Dec. 7, 1990 at his home in Camas. Born in Luthers Mills on Aug. 26, 1922 son of Ray B. and Mabel Strope Morgan, he was a retired machinist and mechanic. He was employed for many years by A.C. Smith and Co. of Towanda before moving to Mesa, Ariz. in 1959. Survivors include his wife, Ellen VanNess Morgan of Camas; three daughters, Ann M. Hughes, Carol M. Smith and Susan M. Gibson; one son, Donald R.; 15 grandchildren and one great-grandson, all of the Camas area; three brothers, Raymond B. of Horseheads, N.Y., Clifford H. of Mesa, Ariz. and J. Stuart of Romulus, N.Y.; three sisters, Marjorie I. Melville of Elmira Heights, Mabel E. Brucknak of Westfield, Mass. and Mildred L. Eno of Horseheads. Burial was in the Fern Prairie Cemetery, Camas on Dec. 12, 1990. Memorials may be made to Lacamas Bible Church, 3302 NE 342nd Ave., Camas, Wash. or the Louis B. Seekins Memorial Scholarship Fund in care of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Box 579, Camas, Wash. –Towanda Daily Review
MORGAN –GRACE MORGAN LATHROP, 68 a native of Shunk, Pa. died Feb. 15, 1997 in Austin, Texas. She was the daughter of the late George and Francis Morgan of Shunk, Sullivan County, Pa. Her surviving children are Cathy Allen, Gerald Saxton, Lee Lathrop and Scott Lathrop. Also surviving are brothers, Dennis Morgan and Edward Morgan and sisters, Betty West and Dorothy McCarty. She was predeceased by a brother, Elwood Morgan. A memorial service for Mrs. Lathrop will be held in Texas. –Towanda Daily Review
HAROLD L. MORGAN, 82 long-time resident of Shunk and Canton, Pa. died early Sunday morning, Nov. 17, 2002 at his home while surrounded by his loving family. Harold was born on Sept. 15, 1920 in Wheelerville, Pa. He was the oldest of eight children of the late Lester and Mary Bohart Morgan. Harold grew up on his family’s farm in Shunk and graduated from Canton High School with the class of 1940. Mr. Morgan proudly served with the U.S. Army during WW II and was stationed in Japan during the American Occupation. Later he was honored to have assisted at the helm of the nuclear submarine, USS Hyman G. Rickover, cruising from Norfolk to Ft. Lauderdale. From the age of five Harold enjoyed a natural talent playing music. In younger years he played with his family’s band, “The Morgan Orchestra” and later with The McNetts and Percy White. He was able to play most any string instrument, but playing the organ was his specialty. On Nov. 16, 1940 he married the love of his life, Shirley Williams in Elmira, N.Y. Together they purchased their own dairy farm in Shunk. Harold was well known throughout the area as an innovative and progressive herdsman. He studied at the Graham School for Cattlemen in Allentown, Pa. and advised area dairymen on ways to improve their farming operations. He served as a 4-H leader for many years and taught area youths cattle showmanship and judging. In 1965 Harold and his wife Shirley sold their farm and purchased and operated the Canton Auto Supply Store for many years. They moved to Lake Nephawin in Canton Township in 1967 where they made their home until retiring and moving to Ruskin, Fla. in 1982. Throughout his life Harold was a talented woodworker and enjoyed making a unique baby cradle for each of his grandchildren. Mr. Morgan was a humanitarian and community minded gentleman. His memberships included; DHIA (Dairy Herd Improvement Assoc.), NEPA (Northeastern Pa. Breeding Co-op), the Holstein Fresion Assoc., Bradford-Sullivan Counties Agriculture Assoc., Sullivan County School Board, Fox Township Supervisor, a life member of the Sullivan County Fair Assoc., founder of the Lake Nephawin Assoc., Canton Rod and Gun Club, Canton VFW Post No. 714, Canton Moose Lodge No. 429 and the American Legion. Most important in Harold’s life was his family. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed several hunting trips to Alaska and the western U.S. Surviving are three daughters and sons-in-law, Darla (Merrill) Forney of Canton, Donna (Richard) Packard of Canton and Kay (Roy) Pealo of Ithaca, N.Y.; eight grandchildren and their spouses, Ronald (Donna) McCarty Jr. of Forksville, Melony (Ralph) Taylor of LeRoy, Eyvonne (Curtis) Fitzwater of LeRoy, Robin (Scott) Palmer of Canton, Richard H. (Laura) Packard of the U.S. Navy base in Bremmerton, Wash., Arthur (Michelle) Congdon of Watkins Glen, N.Y., Robert and Alanna Congdon, both of Ithaca, N.Y.; 10 great-grandchildren, Jamie and Loga McCarty, Laura Taylor, Trevor and Jillian Fitzwater, Jessica and Morgan Palmer, Mackenzie, Emmit and Zoe Congdon; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Harmon (Myrtle) Morgan of Gillett, Morris (DeAnne) Morgan of Mansfield, Richard (Barbara) Morgan of Canton, Ronald (Linda) Morgan of Troy; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Geraldine Rathbun of Canton, Gertrude Robinson of Ocklawaha and Marjorie (Philip) Doud of Canton; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Harold was predeceased by his wife Shirley Williams Morgan on July 13, 1994 and an infant daughter, Charlotte Muriel. The family invites friends to attend a memorial service at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30 at the Canton Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ) 40 N. Minnequa Blvd., Williamsport, Pa. or to a charity of one’s choice in Mr. Morgan’s loving memory. –Arrangements are under the care of Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Drive, Canton. –Towanda Daily Review
JOHN H. MORGAN, JR., 54, Burlington, died at Robert Packer Hospital, June 18, 2006. Born July 13, 1951 in Sayre he was the son of Marilyn (Smith) Morgan of Burlington and the late John H. Morgan, Sr. He was a truck driver for the Romanik Trucking Co. in Warren Center, PA. His hobbies included hunting and riding horses. He adored his family, together he and his wife, Shirley shared 34 years together, had three very loved children; Christopher and Julie Morgan of Burlington; Staff Sgt. Terry and Anna Morgan, Ft. Knox, KY and Bobbie and Tallion Abbott of Burlington. He also loved his grandchildren very much. They include: Troy Morgan, Patrick Morgan, Christian Morgan, Emma Morgan, Taylor Johnson, Justin Abbott and also his step grandchildren: Clayton and Jessica Abbott. John leaves his brothers and sisters: Bea and James Haight, North Carolina, Virginia and Jerry Spriggle, North Carolina, Janet and Dave Nero of Troy, Norman and Cathy Morgan, North Carolina, Elizabeth and Anthony Fromille, Canton, Henry and Karen Morgan, Canton, Dennis and Cheryl Morgan, Troy and Jay and Rob Chilson of Leroy. John is also survived by his mother-in-law, Mrs. Inez Ling of Burlington; his brothers and sisters-in-law; Mrs. Betty Wolfe of Burlington, Jan and Barb Ling of Shunk, Jeanne and Glenn Northrup of Athens, Rose Crane and Mark Hoke of Burlington, Amy and Tom Kneebone of Burlington and numerous nieces and nephews. Shirley and the family love John more than anything and he will be greatly missed. Family and friends are welcome to call from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday, June 23 at the Gerald W. Vickery Jr. Funeral Home Inc., 110 Main St., Troy. A memorial service to honor his life will be held after the visitation at 11 a.m. on Friday. Officiating will be John’s pastor, the Rev. William Lusk. –Canton Independent Sentinel
KENNETH J. MORGAN, 91 of Santee, California died
on December 14, 2003. He was born August 7, 912 to James and Phronia
Leonard Morgan at Wheelerville. In 1936 he married Verna Brown.
They lived at Shunk until 1951 when they moved to San Diego, CA.
After Verna died in 1986 he married their long-time friend, Mary Lou Hembera
in 1988. Mary Lou died in 1998. Ken was an active member of
the Wesleyan Methodist Church in Lakeside, CA and also was very active
in the Early Day Gas and Tractor Association in Vista, CA. Ken always
had a large garden and he was always fixing things for friends. He
had retired from Ryan Aeronautical Corp. in 1977. Survivors are;
a sister, Dolly (Bob) Hurlburt, two grandsons, Dane Morgan of Missouri
and Wesley Morgan of Texas; one granddaughter, BobbieAnn Miller; seven
great-grandchildren; four stepchildren, their spouses and children and
nieces and nephews. In addition to his wives, he was predeceased
by a son, Robert Morgan; two brothers, George and Gordon Morgan; two sisters,
Anna Boone and Nellie Sory. Following cremation burial took place
in West Hill Cemetery in Shunk. A memorial service was held January
10, 2004 with Pastors Tracy Batterman and Ehrhart Lang officiating.
–Canton Independent Sentinel
MORGAN –LUCILLE GRACE MORGAN ATKINSON, 74, Front Royal, VA died March 12, 1985 in Warren Memorial Hospital, Front Royal. She was born March 9, 1911 in Wheelerville, Sullivan County a daughter of Floyd E. and Ada Bell Williams Morgan. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Surviving are her husband, John Hoy Atkinson, her stepmother, Dorothy Morgan of Forksville; five sisters, Alfreda Letts of Shunk, Lois Norton of Forksville, Ethlyn Machmer of Canton, Audrey Bedford of Mehoopany and Myrtle Lee of Front Royal and four brothers, Roland and Claude Morgan, both of Canton, Darwin Morgan of Ithaca and Donald Morgan of Horseheads; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A son, David L. Stotler preceded her in death in 1981. A viewing will be from 7-9 p.m. Friday, March 22 at McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home, Hughesville. Military services at the graveside by Nelson Armes Post members. –Towanda Daily Review
MELVIN B. MORGAN, 85, long-time resident of Shunk, PA died Thursday evening, March 18, 2004 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Born in Shunk on December 16, 1918, Melvin was a son of the late William and Bell (Brown) Morgan. After high school he attended Penn State University and graduated with honors receiving a teaching certification in High School education. Mr. Morgan was a decorated veteran of the WWII European Theatre, serving from August, 1943 to June, 1945 with the 86th Chemical Battalion’s Company A. Melvin proudly attained the rank of Private First Class and received several commendations including the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster for bravery. Melvin taught agriculture in the Benton, Pa. area for several years. He then worked as an unemployment agent in Milton, Pa. for the state government and owned and operated a logging business for many years until retiring in the early 1960’s. In the late 1970’s Melvin owned and operated a veal business at his home in Shunk. He also enjoyed judging livestock at the Sullivan County Fairs in Forksville for many years. Melvin’s life was always centered on his deep love for family and home. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and outdoorsman, enjoying his hunting trips out west and reminiscing of his many fishing trips to Canada with his sons. He also loved hiking the countryside picking wild berries, especially enjoying blueberries. Surviving are: five daughters, Sheila Minnick of Forksville, Karen (Carl) O’Conners of Shunk, Dawn Perry of Hughesville, Cindy (Grant) Gustin of Springfield and Jolene Morgan of Hughesville; four sons, Kent (Pat) Morgan of Shunk, David (Penny) Morgan of Ogdensburg, Vern (Teresa) Morgan of Shunk and Dewey (Kathy) Morgan of Sonestown; 15 grandchildren, Melissa Chase, Kirsten and Karissa Minnick, Kelly and Keri Morgan, Jordan Morgan, Gregory Perry, Justin Morgan, Jessica Shadduck, Kate, Gus and Laren Gustin, Josh Heess, Lee and Olivia Morgan; four great-grandchildren, Nicholas Morgan, Terry and Emma Shadduck and Josh Heess Jr.; three sisters, Josephine Lewis of Hillsgrove, Doris Rathbun of Canton, Norma Lodge of Canton; five brothers, Lyle Morgan, Frank Morgan and Glen Morgan all of Canton, Dale Morgan of Alabama and John Morgan of Ulster; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to Joyce (Leighton) Morgan, Mr. Morgan was predeceased by two sons, Gary and Lee; three brothers, Martin, Vance and Stanley Morgan; three sisters, Dorothy Kipp, Madeline Kilmer and Esther Clisso. His family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, March 21, 2004 at the Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Drive, Canton. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with retired Rev. Jasper Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Brown Cemetery with military honors accorded. –Towanda Daily Review
MICHAEL FRANCIS MORGAN, 18 OF Gillett found his special place with God Wednesday, April 28, 2004. Michael was born Sept. 18, 1985 the beloved son of Frank and Dawn Vosburg Morgan. Michael was a gifted young man who touched many lives. Michael was a senior at Athens Area High School and enjoyed his time at Penn York Opportunities. He will live in our hearts forever. He loved music, computers and summers at Paradise Park Campgrounds. Michael is survived by his parents at home, his brother, Matthew; his paternal grandfather, Thomas Morgan of Gillett; his maternal grandmother, Doris Vosburg of East Smithfield, Pa. He is also survived by his aunts and uncles, Mindy Morgan and Missy Morgan both of Bentley Creek, Pa., Dale and Nancy Vosburg of Bentley Creek, Pa., Bruce and Denise Wood of East Smithfrield, Pa. and his many loving cousins. Family and friends may call Sunday, May 2, 2004 at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 South Main St., Athens, Pa. from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Lynn Ensign, pastor of the Mt. Pisgah Wesleyan Church officiating. Memorial donations may be made in his name to Penn York Opportunities, 101 South Main St., Athens, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review
MORGAN –MYRTLE MORGAN LEE, 80, Front Royal, VA died August 4, 1995 at her residence. Mrs. Le was born July 23, 1915 at Shunk the daughter of the late Floyd Ellis and Ada Bell Williams Morgan and step-mother, Dorothy Morgan. She was a member of the Riverton United Methodist Church and was retired from the Jackson Furniture Company in Front Royal. Surviving are a son, Floyd Allen Lee Sr., Front Royal, VA; three daughters, Dorothy Ann Krob, Mary Alice Poston and Sandra Kay Johnson all of Front Royal, VA; brothers, Donald F. Morgan, Horseheads, NY, Claude M. Morgan, Canton, Darwin R. Morgan, Freeville, NY; four sisters, Alfreda Mary Letts and Ethlyn Naomi Morgan Machmer, both of Canton, Lois Mary Norton, Forksville, Audrey D. Bedford, Mehoopany; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, William Allen Lee. A funeral service was held at the Turner-Robertshaw Funeral Home, August 8 with the Rev. Randy Orndorff officiating. Interment was in the Panorama Memorial Gardens at Waterlick, VA. Active pallbearers were Allen Johnson, Floyd Allen Lee Jr., Jerry Poston, Jeff Poston, John Lee, J. D. Krob. Honorary pallbearser were, Dale DeHaven, Robert DeHaven, Chris Stoneberger, Ronnie Oakes, Timmy Campbell and Daniel Cook. Memorial gifts may be made to the Blue Ridge Hospice, Inc., 333 West Cork Street, Winchester, VA. –Canton Independent Sentinel
SAYRE A. MORGENSTERN age 88 of Hill St., Little Valley, formerly of Gillett, PA died Thursday, February 26, 2004 at his home. He was born November 2, 1915 in West Springfield, MA, the son of the late Lewis and Lois (Theetge) Morgenstern. On December 11, 1942 in Elmira, NY, he married the former Jessie Groner who survives. Mr. Morgenstern was a WWII veteran having served in the US Army from 1934-1937 and then from 1943-1946. He worked at General Electric in Elmira, NY, for over 37 years. Besides his wife of 61 years, he is survived by four sons, Karl (Lucille) Morgenstern of Little Valley, Henry Morgenstern of Sayre, PA, Dale (Shirley) Morgenstern of Easton, PA and Jay Morgenstern of Little Valley; and one daughter, Suzanne (Joe Don) Massey of Broken Arrow, OK; and ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two sisters, Ethel Smith and Mary Katherine Bool. A private family service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Mentley Funeral Home, Inc., 411 Rock City St., Little Valley, NY. –Elmira Star Gazette
FRANK E. MORNINGSTAR, 38 of Horseheads, NY died May 20, 1988 after a brief illness. He was born June 19, 1952 in Phillipsburg, PA the son of the late George and Margaret Scheck Morningstar. He was a member of the Horseheads Police Dept. and a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving his country in the U.S. Air force. He is survived by sister and brother-in-law, Margaret Morningstar and William Bruns of Fairport, NY; one nephew; aunts, Anna Mae Scheck of Troy, PA, Betty Lou and Dennis Lashinsky of Phillipsburg, PA; uncle, John and Betty Scheck of Elmira Heights, NY; several cousins. The Burial Office was read May 23 at the VanBuskirk-Lynch Funeral Home in Horseheads with interment to be in Phillipsburg Cemetery, Phillipsburg, PA. Those wishing may make memorial donations to the charity of one’s choice. –Elmira Star Gazette
MORRIS –MARY E. (MORRIS) HOLMES age 85 of Canton died on Thursday, October 6, 2005 at the Troy Memorial Hospital. Mary was born on October 13, 1919 the daughter of the late George and Grace Morris. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Troy. Mary was an elementary teacher for the Troy Area School District. She was very active with the Canton V.I.A. (Village Improvement Association). Mary is survived by her husband, Franklin P. Holmes; son, Robert G. Childs Jr. of Downingtown, PA; a granddaughter, Yardly Gray of Washington, DC; two great-grandchildren; brothers, W. Thomas (Dixie) Morris of Troy, G. Richard Morris also of Troy, nieces, Ann Palmer, Jill Johnson and Joan Theodorakos. In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her first husband, Robert G. Childs. A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Troy and will be announced at a later date. Cremation has been entrusted to the Vickery Funeral home Inc., 110 West Main Street, Troy. Memorial contributions may be made in Mary’s memory to First Presbyterian Church of Troy, PA or the Canton V.I.A., c/o Marie O’Hara, RR 2, Box 4152, Canton, PA. –Canton Independent Sentinel
MORROW –DOROTHEA M. BENSON born “Dorthea” Marie Morrow, beloved daughter of John Andrew Morrow and Mildred Clara Eastabrook of Towanda, Bradford County, Pa. died at 9 p.m. Dec. 9, 1999, just 11 days away from her 84th birthday. She had been living with her oldest son, Charles A. Benson and his wife, Barbara in Tucker, Ga. for the past several years, and most recently at the nearby Briawood Nursing Center. Dorothea, or Dot as her many friends knew her, had been married to Willis O. Benson, also of Pennsylvania and will join him in the Old Mother Church Cemetery in Robbinsville, N.C. where they resided at the time of his death in 1984. Dot led an adventurous life and with her husband and sons, lived through several hurricanes, boat wrecks and the Alaskan earthquake and tidal wave. She traveled extensively in the United States, Canada and Europe and made stops in the Bahamas, Australia, New Zealand and Russia –visiting 25 countries during her long life. Over the years she set up house in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Germany, Florida, Alaska, Arizona, North Carolina and Georgia. Dot earned a teaching degree in music and English at Mansfield College, Mansfield, Pa. and years later a degree in librarianship at the University of Puget Sound in Washington State. She was beloved by her students and was especially fond of those at Lyman High School in Casselberry, Fla. and Kodiak High School, Kodiak, Alaska. Among her other life’s accomplishments, she was a security guard at the Navy’s Rest and Recuperation Facility at Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, Pa. during World War II, a member of the famed Bach Choir near Winter Park, Fla., president of the Kodiak, Alaska Chapter and first Alaskan vice president-elect of the Business and Professional Women’s Club, Western District director of the Friends of the Library of North Carolina and president of the United Methodist’s Association, Robbinsville, N.C. She was active in women’s clubs and churches wherever she lived and shared her beautiful soprano voice in many church choirs. In recent years she was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Tucker, Ga., where she did volunteer work at the church library. She also helped out at the Tucker Branch Library and held story hours in the local Tucker schools. Perhaps most importantly Dot will be remembered for her significant role in helping to raise funds for the Robbinsville Public Library and for the many outstanding musical productions and school plays she warmly and energetically directed. Her living kindness, faithfulness, forgiving nature and zest for life made her easy to love and very hard to forget. She never met a person whom she couldn’t befriend and she will be extremely missed by all who knew and lover her. Dot is survived by her sons, Charles and Bill and their wives, Barbara and Sabine; sister, Mary Helen Waverka; grandchildren, Michelle and Leslie Benson, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends of the family are invited to a viewing on Sunday evening, Dec. 12 from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Lowndes and McLane Funeral Home, 4320 Cowan Road, Tucker, GA. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 13. Interment will be in North Carolina and there will be a short graveside service at the Old Mother Church Cemetery in Robbinsville, N.C. at 3:30 p.m. Dec. 13 followed by an informal reception at the Robbinsville Methodist Church, Andrew Brown, pastor officiating. –Towanda Daily Review
MORSE –BERNICE E. (WILLIAMS) ADESSA - Former Remington Rand Employee age 92 left peacefully with the Lord on Saturday, May 8, 2004. She was born September 26, 1911 in Corning, NY, the daughter of the late Walter E. and Leslie (Schoonover) Morse. Her first husband, Thomas M. Williams; her second husband, Phillip P. Adessa; and her son, Terry E. Williams, predeceased her. She is survived by her son, Thomas W. (Barbara) Williams; daughter-in-law, Arline M. (Terry) Williams; daughter, Marcia L. (William) Holdsworth; grandchildren, David E. Williams, Lynn E. (Dennis) McAvoy, Todd E. (Diane) Williams, Matthew A. (Denise) Williams, Kevin T. (Kristen) Williams, Clark T. Holdsworth and Neil W. Holdsworth; great-grandchildren, Jacob E. Williams and Ryan T. Williams; along with several nieces and nephews and their families and many friends. Bernice was a strong, loving, compassionate, adaptable and optimistic person with a great sense of humor and love of life. She saw the good in every situation and always put others first. She will be dearly missed and forever touched by all who knew her. In accordance with Bernice's wishes, there will be no prior calling hours. Her cremation will take place at the Southport Crematorium, Inc. at the convenience of her family. A Memorial Service celebrating her life will be held at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY, on Saturday, June 26, 2004, at 1 p.m. The Reverend Don Guiles will officiate. Her ashes will be taken to the Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park in Clearwater, FL. Memorial Donations may be directed to the American Heart Association, Attn: Heart Gifts, P.O. Box #3049, Syracuse, N.Y. in her memory. –Elmira Star Gazette
MORSE –BETTY M. NENNINGER, 69, Jersey Shore died September 8, 2003 at her home. Born May 4, 1934 in LeRoy Twp., Bradford Co. she was the daughter of Jesse A. Morse and the former Blanche M. Cron. For many years she was a member of Jersey Shore Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion and Fraternal Order of Eagles. She enjoyed talking with friends on her C.B. Radio. Surviving are sons, Dennis A. Morse, Jersey Shore and Randy A. Gallo, Jersey Shore; five grandchildren; brother, Gary Morse, Jersey Shore; sister, Jane Thomas, Jersey Shore. She was preceded in death by her husband John Nenninger June 24, 1989. They were united in marriage February 4, 1957. Graveside memorial service was held September 15 in the Jersey Shore Cemetery with the Rev. Theodore Van Schoick officiating. The Frederick B. Welkner Funeral Home, 125 N. Main St., Jersey Shore had the arrangements. –Canton Independent Sentinel
EDNA I. MORSE, 81 of Sarasota, Fla. died Jan. 17, 1995. She was born Dec. 16, 1913 in LeRoy, Pa. She moved to Florida from Mansfield, Pa. in 1979. She was a supervisor for Commonwealth Telephone in Wellsboro, Pa. for 35 years. She was a member of Beneva Christian Church. She is survived by a daughter, Irene Jurnack of Roswell, Ga.; a sister, Ella Mae Jennings of Sarasota and two grandsons. A memorial service will be held Thursday, Jan. 19, 1995 at Beneva Christian Church, Proctor and Beneva, Sarasota. Memorials may be given to the Beneva Christian Church, 4835 Beneva Road, S. Sarasota, Fla. –Towanda Daily Review
MORSE –ELIZABETH MORSE HILL age 95 of Elmira, NY died Saturday, January 10, 2004 in Gillett, PA. Mrs. Hill was the daughter of the late George and Lydia Stevens Morse. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles G. Hill and brother, Meaker Morse. Mrs. Hill is survived by her stepsons, Robert F. Hill of Elmira and Charles G. Hill, Jr. of Madison, WI; stepdaughter Dorothy (William) Smith of Vero Beach, FL; granddaughters, Elizabeth Hill (Rachid Tbahi) of Briarcliff Manor, NY, Deborah (David) Medsker of Chicago, IL, and Cynthia (Michael) Sagues of Madison, WI; great-grandchildren, Thomas and Sara Sagues and Yasmin Hill; cousins, Laura (Fred) Wagner of Elmira, Janet (Joe) Schroder of Lindley and Myrtle Hamilton of Corning; brother-in-law Fred Hill of Providence, RI; and sister-in-law Virginia Hill of Providence, RI. Mrs. Hill retired from Steuben County as Deputy Commissioner of Welfare. She was a longtime member of Lake St. Presbyterian Church. At the request of the family there will be no services. Donations in Mrs. Hill's memory may be directed to the Josh Palmer Fund, P.O. Box 3223, Elmira, NY. The Josh Palmer Fund goal is to assist local cancer patients and their families in their battles with cancer. Arrangements by the McInerny Funeral Home. –Elmira Star Gazette
JESSE A. MORSE former Canton area man dies of a heart attack in the Williamsport General Hospital Wednesday, December 12, 1978. Mr. Morse was formerly a resident of the Canton-LeRoy area. He was the son of Roscoe and Ruby Morse. He was the husband of Blanche Cron Morse who preceded in death on Dec. 9, 1965. Mr. Morse is survived by daughters, Mrs. Lee (Jane) Winters and Mrs. John (Betty) Nenninger and a son, Gary Morse, all of Jersey Shore, Pa.; also, a daughter Mrs. June Holmes of Erie, PA; 18 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren, sisters, Mrs. Ella Mae Jennings of Sarasota, Fla., Edna Morse of Mansfield and Mrs. Clyde Chaapel of Canton RD; brother, Bruce Morse of Canton; several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Kelchner Funeral Home, North Main St., Jersey Shore, Pa. Interment will be in Jersey Shore. –Canton Independent Sentinel
MORSE –JUNE L. MERRILLS age 78 of Campbell died Friday, October 22, 2004 at her home. June was born August 2, 1926 in Elmira, NY, the daughter of the late Harry E. and Mildred (Parsons) Morse. She was retired from Corning Natural Gas Corp. in 1991 after 20 years of service as a cashier. She was an active member of the Coopers Plains - Long Acres Fire Department Auxiliary. June is survived by one son, Chris L. (Christy) Satterlee of Norwich, NY; and one daughter, Rosemary (Tom) Satterlee-Funk of Anaheim Hills, CA; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Ann Morse of Elmira, NY, and Florence Moore of Melbourne, FL; several nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to call on Sunday (today) from 4 - 7 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home Inc., 17 W. Pulteney St., Corning, NY, where funeral services will be held on Monday at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Tom Bell officiating. Burial will follow in Chapel Knoll Cemetery, Coopers Plains, NY. Memorials may be made to Coopers Plains- Long Acres Fire Dept. Auxiliary, PO Box 13, Coopers Plains, NY. –Elmira Star Gazette
PHILIP MORSE –Word has been received of the death of Philip Morse, 61 of Benson, NC formerly of Elmira, NY who died February 6, 1995. He was born October 28, 1934 in Canton the son of Russell and Gertrude (Ameigh) Morse. Mr. Morse is survived by his wife, Elaine; three sons, four daughters, several grandchildren; his mother, Gertrude Morse and his brother, Robert Morse, both of Horseheads, NY, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Russell Morse, July 24, 1965. –Canton Independent Sentinel
MORSE –VIRGINIA E. CHILSON age 62 of Corning, NY died in her Florida
home in Dunedin from a long term illness on January 6, 2004. She
is survived by her husband of 43 years, Samuel Chilson; stepfather, Blaze
Merola; three children, Joey Chilson of Corning, NY, Samuel Chilson Jr.
of Pasadena, CA, and Belinda Greis and her husband Andrew of Haymarket,
VA. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Stephanie, Seanna
and Spencer Chilson, and Carter and Ethan Greis. She is also survived
by brothers, Gerald and Ronald Morse of Corning, NY, Robert Morse of Dunedin,
FL; and sister, Eleanor Scanlon of Tarpon Springs, FL. Funeral services
will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be
made to Corning Community College Development Foundation, 1 Academic Drive,
Corning, NY or the scholarship endowment fund. –Elmira Star Gazette
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