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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. |
PAUL W. HUNSINGER, 61 of Camp Hill, PA died February 7, 1984 at Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill. He was a former resident of Dushore and his mother, Mrs. Clara Raub still lives in Dushore. He was a retired officer of the United States Air Force where he held the rank of Major; a veteran of World War II and a former employee of Honeywell Corp. and the Holy Spirit Hospital. Major Hunsinger was a member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Camp Hill and numerous military associations, including the Silver Wings Fraternity, the Reserve Officers Assn. of the USA and Waco Lodge, 92, Waco, Texas. A former commander of VFW Post 7415 of New Cumberland,, PA, he founded the blood donor program there; also a member of American Legion Post 143 of New Cumberland. Surviving besides his mother are his stepfather, Charles A. Raub of Dushore; his wife, Betty L. Hunsinger; two sons, Ronald J. and Chris A. both of Mechanicsburg, PA; two daughters, Mrs. Pamela L. Bretz of Shermansdale and Linda K. Rodgers of New Cumberland; a sister, Mrs. Audrey M. Sheppard of Annamadale, VA; also seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held in New Cumberland with Rev. Earl Kutz, Jr. officiating. Burial was in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery with full military honors. An honor guard was provided by the McGuire AFB, New Jersey. Pallbearers were members of VFW Post 7415 of New Cumberland. –Sullivan Review
MARK HURD, 35, Lanse, PA died as a result of an accident on the work site Oct. 18, 1995. Born March 4, 1960 in Clearfield, PA, he was the son of Richard Hurd, St. Lucia, FL and Carol Petres, Hobe Sound, FL. Mr. Hurd was a 1978 graduate of Canton High School, was employed as a heavy equipment operator for River Hill Coal Company, was a deputy Wildlife Conservation Officer; a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose No. 429, Canton and a member of the Mosquito Creek Sportsman Club, Frenchville. He is survived by his wife, Patricia (Morgan) Hurd, Lanse whom he married on July 23, 1978; a daughter, Faith Hurd at home; son, Travis Hurd at home; his parents; a sister, Michelle Hurd, West Palm Beach, FL; a brother, Todd Hurd, Hobe Sound, FL; paternal grandfather, Harold Hurd, Clearfield; maternal grandfather, Leroy Peters, Lanse; father-in-law, Dick Morgan Sr.; mother-in-law and stepfather-in-law, Chris and Robert Rice, Canton; brothers-in-law, Bob Morgan, Canton; and Dick Morgan Jr., Gillett, PA and a sister-in-law, Marie Watson, Grouton, NY; two nieces and seven nephews. He was predeceased by his paternal grandmother, Winifred (Rhinehart) Hurd and maternal grandmother, Lorraine (Rowles) Peters. Services were held from the Johnson Funeral Home, Grassflat, PA October 21 with the Rev. Ralph R. Rott officiating. –Canton Independent Sentinel
HURLEY –MRS. DONALD (FLORENCE) H. MILLER, 60 died
on Sunday, Aug. 29, 1993 in the Broward Medical Center, Pompano Beach,
Fla. She was born in Wysox Township, daughter of the late John and
Ellen Hurley. She is survived by her husband, Donald; two sons, Ronald
and Paula Miller of Jenson Beach, Fla. and Vernie Miller of Pompano Beach,
Fla.; two daughters, Karen Waite of Deerfield Beach, Fla. and Darlene and
Mike Victor of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; sisters, Cathy Platt of Sayre, Mary
Allen of Towanda and Fran Taylor of Greenwood, Fla. and brothers, Robert
Hurley of North Orwell and Paul Hurley of Sayre. –Towanda Daily Review
MAC L. INGERICK, 88, Wyomissing, PA died May7, 2001 at his residence. Born on June 21, 1912 in Canton, he was the son of Lewis and Nettie (Carl) Ingerick. He was the owner/operator of Mac’s Super Service Station Maderia Beach, FL, retiring in 1967. Mr. Ingerick was a 49 year member of Gulf Beach Lodge #291 F&AM, Maderia Beach, FL. Surviving are his wife, Helen M. (Kelley) Gilkerson Ingerick; his sons, Richard E. Ingerick, Reading and Ronald E. Ingerick, Springfield, IL; daughter, Beverly (Ingerick) Moore, Gatlinburg, TN; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Martha L. (Williams) Ingerick who died in 1961. Funeral services were held May 16 at Country Meadows. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Shriners’ Hospital for Children, 3551 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA. Arrangements were under the direction of the Bean Funeral Homes, Sinking Spring. –Canton Independent Sentinel
ROBERT G. INGERICK, 75 of Burlington, CT died March 29, 1986. He was born July 19, 1910 in Canton, a son of Lewis and Nettie Carl Ingerick. He was retired from Stephen’s World of Wheels in Bristol, CT. Mr. Ingerick was a member and a deacon of the Bristol Baptist Church. He was predeceased by his wife, Leola Elliot Ingerick. He is survived by his fiancée, Lucy Yantz of Bristol; a son, Robert E. Ingerick of Bristol; a daughter, Joyce Gamache of Plantsville, CT; two brothers, Mac of Maderia Beach, Fl and Elwyn Ingerick of DeLand, FL; two sisters, Ruth Davy of Canton and Virginia Feaster of Williamsport; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The funeral was held Wednesday in Bristol Baptist Church with his pastor, Rev. Richard A. Seeley officiating. Burial was in West Cemetery, Bristol. Memorial donations may be made to Bristol Baptist Church Book of Remembrance Fund, 43 School St., Bristol, CT. –Canton Independent Sentinel
INNES –MRS. JAMES (TYRA) JORGENSON of Lynwood, Calif., died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1982. She was a daughter of the late Daniel T. Innes Sr. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Karin Clymer and Miss Cynthia Jorgenson, one son, Jerry Jorgenson, one grandson, Stephen Clymer, all of California; a brother, Daniel T. Innes Jr., Canton; a nephew, Thomas D. Innes, Warren, Mich.; an aunt, Mrs. Margaret Tucker, Cranston, R.I. and several cousins in the Canton area. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 25 in Lynwood, Calif. –Canton Independent Sentinel
JEFFERSON –VADA M. JEFFERSON BUERKLE, 88, Syracuse, NY died Sunday, December 3, 1994 at her home. Born in Loleta, PA the daughter of Earl and Margaret Reiter Jefferson, she attended school in Laquin, Sheffield and Business College in Warren, PA. She studied art in New York City and Paris, France and was a graduate of Parsons School of Design. She operated an interior decorating service in Olean, NY. Her only child, Richard J. Buerkle died from a motor boat accident in 1973. Surviving are a sister, Elizabeth J. Brenchley, LeRoy Township and many nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Mary D. Conkling, Virginia Beach, VA. Funeral and committal services were held December 8 at Ross Towers Community Room, 710 Lodi St., Syracuse with the Rev. Alan D. Kinney officiating. Burial is in Phoenix Rural Cemetery, New York with the Allanson, Glanville, Tapan Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. –Canton Independent Sentinel
HARRY K. JACKSON, Dellwyn, VA formerly of Grover died January 27, 1997 at the Veteran’s Hospital, Richmond, VA. He was born in Leolyn, PA, son of the late Charles Jackson and Cora Flemings Jackson. Surviving are: his wife of 53 years, Blanch Merrick Jackson; two sons, Harold Jackson, Norfolk, VA and Marc Jackson, Texas; three daughters, Sonya Thompson and Blanch Thompson, Scollsville, VA, Velma Goff, Dellwyn, VA; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Edna Carl, Canton; brother, Andrew Jackson, Ithaca, NY; four half-sisters, Grace Kasenhuber and Florence Williams, both of Trumansburg, NY, Margaret Mores, Tioga, PA and Rosa Hemenway, Canton; two half-brothers, Clarence Jackson and Frank Wright, both of Trumansburg, NY. He was predeceased by an infant daughter, Cora Edna Jackson; two half-brothers, William Jackson, Charles Wright; half-sister, Isabell Bell. Graveside services will be held February 6 at Holly Mead Cemetery in Charlottesville, VA. –Canton Independent Sentinel
JENKINS –BEULAH J. BROWN, 96, formerly of Laporte and from 1965 to 1997 of Montoursville died at 10:15 p.m. Friday, March 26, 2004 in the Sycamore Manor Health Center in Montoursville. Born in Fox Twp., Sullivan County on Thursday, Aug. 1, 1907 she was the daughter of the late Louis and Blanche (Brown) Jenkins. She was the widow of Hermon John Brown who preceded her in death on Jan. 18, 1984. Beulah was a homemaker. She was a member of the Montoursville Presbyterian Church. Beulah and her husband enjoyed traveling. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Daniel E. and Donna Brown of Montoursville; one granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Mary P. and William White and three great-grandchildren, Daniel J. White, Charles J. White and Grace K. White. Graveside funeral services will be conducted in the Montoursville Cemetery at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 30 with Reverend G. Oliver Wagner, her pastor officiating. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the W.B. Konkle Library, 384 Broad St., Montoursville, PA. Arrangements are being handled by the Galen R. Betzer Funeral Service, 108 N. Main St., Muncy. –Williamsport Sun-Gazette
CARLYLE F. ‘CHUCK’ JENKINS, 69, Macedonia died May 25, 1996 at Memorial Hospital, Towanda. Born May 27, 1926 in Alba, he was a son of the late Evan E. and Lula B. Bastion Jenkins. He was a graduate of the Highland High School, Highland, MD, later entered the US Navy, where he served as second lieutenant during World War II in the South Pacific. Mr. Jenkins was a self-employed barber in Wysox for 28 years, was later employed as a corrections officer at the Bradford County Prison, retiring in May of 1988. Surviving are a son, Larry A. Jenkins, Athens; a daughter, Connie L. Lee, Troy; several grandchildren; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Lula and Ray Chrzan, Troy, Carol and Art Kipp, Grover and Sarah and Vincent Ayers, Granville; a brother and sister-in-law, Van and Carol Jenkins, Delaware; several nieces, nephews, cousins; very close friend, Hilda Hoffman, Bloomsburg. He was preceded in death by a brother, Harry Jenkins and a sister, Rebecca Wooster. A memorial service was held June 1 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home. Arrangements were under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda. The family suggests that memorials may be directed to the charity or organization of one’s choice in Mr. Jenkins’ memory. Canton Independent Sentinel
MAJOR WILFORD M. JENKINS age 58 of Sullivans Island, S. Car. died unexpectedly on Saturday, Dec. 29, 1979 at a military hospital in Charleston, S. Car. A former area resident, Major Jenkins graduated from Canton High School in 1939. While in school he was very active in sports. He saw service with the US Army in the European Theatre and the Pacific Theatre during WW II. He was returned to Salsburg, Austria where he served a four year tour of duty. He had two tours of duty in Korea, three years in Panama during the missile crisis and returned to the US to complete the remainder of his years in service. He is survived by his wife Jane S. Jenkins of Sullivans Island; two sons, James Robert Jenkins of Atlanta, Ga., Thomas Michael Jenkins, Mount Pleasant, S. Car.; one grandson, Sean Michael of Mount Pleasant, S. Car.; his mother, Mrs. Velma Jenkins of Canton; three uncles, Sanford Reedy, Canton RD 2, Frank Brenchley, North Palm Beach, Fla., Arthur Shadduck, Columbia Cross Roads, RD; two aunts, Mrs. Marceil Thomas, Forksville, Mrs. terry Brown, Columbia Cross Roads; several cousins. He will be buried in Military Cemetery at Fort Benning, Ga., Thursday, Jan. 3 at 11:00 a.m. with full military honors. The family requests no flowers. Anyone wishing to contribute a memorial in Major Jenkins’ name may donate to the heart fund. –Canton Independent Sentinel 1/3/1980
JENNINGS –HELEN L. GATES a resident of Meadowview Senior Living Center, formerly of Ulster died Tuesday evening, June 19, 2001 after a period of declining health. Born Sept. 19, 1920 in Milan, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Dorcas (Brown) Jennings. She attended Ulster High School. On Sept. 19, 1937 she married Dorrance Gates of Columbia Cross Roads, Troy. They resided in Mehoopany, Pa. until his death on Feb. 7, 1966. She was a member of the Ulster Village Presbyterian Church. She was also a member of the Sheshequin Friendship Club and also a member of the Rebekah Lodge. Helen enjoyed bowling and square dancing in earlier years. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Frank and Karen Gates of Mehoopany and Randy and Margaret Gates of Meshoppen; two daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and Walt Patton of Athens and Linda Gates of LeRaysville; grandchildren and spouses, Pamela and Todd Robinson, Tyna and Edward Rogers, Kenny Gates, Kevin and Terri Gates; seven great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, James and June Jennings of Towanda and Leland and Alicia Jennings of Ulster; sister and brother-in-law, Phyllis and Eugene VanDerpoel of Ulster; several nieces, nephews and cousins and a special friend, Albert Marbaker. She was predeceased by a sister, Alberta Morley on April 24, 1994 and a son-in-law, Raymond Ball on June 17, 1999. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Expressions of sympathy to the family may be mailed to Randy Gates, RR 3, Box 159, Meshoppen, Pa. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Bartron Funeral Home, Inc., 74 Church St., Montrose, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review
LAVERNE H. JENNINGS of Meshoppen RD 2 died Monday morning, Oct. 26, 1987 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Mr. Jennings was born in Powell Aug. 17, 1922, the son of the late Nelson and Mabel Green Jennings. Mr. Jennings was an employee of Laceyville Agway for 20 years, where he was a miller and a truck driver until declining health made him retire in 1969. He was a member of the St. Joachim’s Roman Catholic Church, Meshoppen and also its Holy Name Society. He is survived by his wife, the former Alice Collins; two sons, Edward Jennings of Stowell and Michael Jennings of Meshoppen; three daughters, Ms. Mary Ellen Madigan of Tunkhannock, Mrs. Jeff (Ann) Clark of Lake Winola and Miss Christine Jennings of Meshoppen; a brother, William Jennings of Mountain Lake; three sisters, Mrs. Harry (Irene) Chilson of Towanda; Mrs. Earl (Marie) Woodruff of Sugar Run and Mrs. Elwin (Carrie) Fitch of Monroeton; eight grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Llewellyn Jennings, Thomas Jennings and Cortez Jennings. The funeral service will be held Thursday, Oct. 29 at 10 a.m. at the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main St., Meshoppen with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. from the St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church, Stowell with Father Walter Plominski, pastor of the church officiating. Father Patrick McDowell of St. Joachim’s Church will assist. Interment will be in the St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Stowell. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with a rosary to be recited at 8 p.m. Wednesday. –Towanda Daily Review
JENNINGS –LUCY ELLEN ROGERS, 98 of Forksville RD 1 (Estella) died Monday morning, Aug. 6, 1990 at the United Methodist Home in Laporte following a lingering illness. She was born Oct. 25, 1891 in Fallbrook, Tioga County, the daughter of the late Ellsworth and Ann McCarty Jennings. Her husband, the late G. Fred Rogers died July 13, 1956. She had taught school in Sullivan County for nine years then moved to Endicott from 1920-58, where she was employed for the Endicott-Johnson Company for 14 years. She was a member of the Trinity Memorial Church in Endicott and was its pianist and organist for over 30 years. She returned to Sullivan County in 1958, where she assisted in the operation of the family store in Estella until it was sold in 1984. She was a member of the Estella United Methodist Church and the Lincoln Falls Wesleyan Church. Surviving are three daughters; Grace L. Morton of Endicott, Doris P. Hutchinson of Estella and B. Jean Eastburg of Cherry Hills, N.J.; a son, William J. Rogers of Marathon, N.Y.; a sister, Madge Jennings of Estella; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; several cousins, nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Estella United Methodist Church with the Rev. James E. Lewis and the Rev. Robert Broome, her pastors officiating. Burial will be in Forksville Cemetery. Friends may call at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and on Thursday at the Estella Methodist Church from 1 p.m. until the time of the funeral service. –Towanda Daily Review
MISS MADGE A. JENNINGS, 96 of Estella, Forksville RR 1 died Monday evening, Aug.24, 1992 at the United Methodist Home in Laporte following a heart attack. She had been in failing health for the last couple of years. She was born in Fallbrook, Pa. on March 16, 1896 and was the daughter of Ellsworth and Anna McCarty Jennings. Miss Jennings had spent most of lifetime in the Estella area and had owned and operated the family grocery store for over 40 years and for many years had also served at the switchboard operator for the Sullivan County Telephone Co. in the Estella area. She retired on Jan. 1, 1984 after selling the family business. She is survived only by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Aug. 28, 1992 at 11 a.m. in the Estella United Methodist Church with the Rev. James Lewis, the pastor officiating. Burial will be in the Forksville Cemetery. Friends may call at the Estella Church on Friday from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service. Arrangements are under the direction of the Russell P. McHenry funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore. –Towanda Daily Review
MARTHA LYNN JENNINGS, infant daughter of Michelle Irene McIlwain Morgan and Brian Michael Jennings, Towanda, RR 3 died February 28, 2000 at Memorial Hospital, Towanda. Surviving in addition to her parents are a brother, Nicholas Joe Morgan; maternal grandparents, Joseph and Ella O’Donnell, Roaring Branch; paternal grandparents, Dan Jennings, West Franklin and Laura Benjamin, Towanda; several aunts, uncles and cousins. A funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. –Canton Independent Sentinel
JENNINGS –MRS. SARAH ELIZA JENNINGS NEWTON, 81 of Palmyra, N.Y. died on Wednesday, June 22, 1988. Mrs. Newton was born July 16, 1906 at Black, the daughter of Lewis and Elizabeth Barner Jennings. She graduated from Towanda High School in 1926. Choosing to enter the nursing profession, she studied at and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and the Manhattan Ear, Eye, Nose and Throat Hospital in New York City. On June 27, 1934 she married Draper Newton and they eventually moved to Rochester, N.Y. Mrs. Newton spent the rest of her working years in the nursing profession in the Rochester area. At the time of her retirement she was night supervisor at the Iola T.B. Sanitarium in Rochester. She was a member of the Union Corners United Methodist Church at Black for many years. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Albert (Julia) Crandall and Mrs. Mabel Shores, both of Towanda and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Draper in 1983; her sister, Mrs. James (Ruth) Newell in 1981; her brothers, Stephen Jennings in 1976 and John Jennings in 1983. The funeral service was held Saturday, June 25 at 2 p.m. at the Cady-Mate Sinclair Funeral home in Palmyra, N.Y. Interment was in Palmyra. Memorial contributions may be directed to Union Corners United Methodist Church in care of Fred Post, RD 5, Box 301, Towanda, Pa. in Mrs. Newton’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review
JOHNSON –ALICE MARIE JOHNSON PELTON, 59 wife of James D. Pelton Jr., Monroeton, PA died October 17, 2004 at her home. Born June 28, 1945 in Towanda, PA she was the daughter of the late George L. Johnson and LuDora Marie Ennis Johnson. She was a graduate of Towanda High School and in early years was employed by the Commonwealth Telephone Company. Mrs. Pelton loved cats and enjoyed reading. Surviving are her husband, James D. Pelton Jr. at home; sons, James D. Pelton, III, Rutland, VT, Colin D. Kelley, Jr. and his wife, Tina Marie Kelley, Augusta, GA; step-daughter, Jody Lynn Benson, Waverly, VA; granddaughter, Alisha Marie Pelton; step-grandchildren, Ray, Jeff and Stephanie Benson; brothers, Frank Johnson and Connie Johnson, Camenton, MO, George “Bill” Johnson and his wife Gloria Johnson, Monroeton; sister-in-law, Esther (Pelton) and her husband, Gary Butcher, Granville Center; half-brother, Gerald Johnson and his wife, Eileen Johnson, Harrisburg, PA; sister, Patricia Myers, Towanda; brother-in-law, Edward R. Long, Monroeton, PA; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by a brother, Lee Charles Johnson, February 9, 1993 and by a sister, Cathy Jo Long, January 24, 2004. A memorial service was held October 20, 2004 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda with the Rev. Thomas Blackall officiating. Interment will be private. –Towanda Daily Review
JOHNSON –CATHY JO LONG, 46, Monroeton, PA died January 24, 2004 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre after a brief illness. Born November 17, 1957 in Sayre, she was a daughter of the late George L. and Lu Dora Marie Ennis Johnson. She was a graduate of Towanda High School and was a dedicated employee of the Bradford County manor for 15 years where she demonstrated remarkable care and compassion for her patients. Her cheery personality, friendliness had a profound impact and will be sadly missed not only by her patients, but her family and co-workers as well. Mrs. Long enjoyed creating magnificent flower gardens every spring and cherished her various pets, especially her favorite dog, “Hermie”. She was a member of the Monroeton Rod and Gun Club. Surviving are her husband of 18 years, Edward R. Long, Monroeton; daughter, Tanya Marie Thomas and fiancé, Jason Arnold, Wysox; step-children, Keith Long and his wife, Kim, Towanda; Colette Franklin and her husband, Butch Franklin, Monroeton; grandchildren, Darin and Jozlyn; step-grandchildren, Isaiah, Bradley Franklin and Brandi Cori of Towanda; Brendon Long and Buffy Ackley, both of Monroeton; Colin Long, Groton, CT; step-great-grandchildren, Evan, Canton; Amiah, Waverly, NY; brothers, Frank Johnson and his wife Connie Johnson, Camenton, MO; George “Bill” Johnson and his wife, Gloria Johnson, Monroeton; half-brother, Gerald Johnson and his wife, Eileen Johnson, Harrisburg; sisters, Patricia Myers and her husband, Louis Myers, Towanda; Alice Pelton and her husband, James Pelton, Monroeton; brother-in-law, Robert Long, Binghamton, NY; sisters-in-law, Phyllis Rockwell, Canton; Janet Bacon, Towanda; many nieces, nephews, cousins and good friends. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Lee Johnson on February 9, 1993. A memorial service was held January 27 with Rev. Thomas Blackall officiating. Interment was private. The family requests that memorial contributions be directed to the Bradford County Humane Society, P.O. Box 179, Ulster, PA or to the National Wildlife Federation, Source Code; WSXRL-GXS, 11100 Wildlife Center Drive, Reston, VA in Mrs. Long’s memory. Arrangements were under the direction of Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda. –Canton Independent Sentinel
JOHNSTON –CAROLYN J. JOHNSTON TOTH, 55, Lynchburg, TN formerly from the area died Mach 10, 2003 following an extended illness. Born in Canton on August 21, 1947, she was the daughter of Elsie and the late William (Bill) Johnston. She attended Troy High School and was a longtime resident of Canton. She owned and operated Carolyn’s Casuals for many years. She was also a member of the Granville Church of Christ. Surviving are her mother, Elsie Johnston, Granville Center; sons, Frank Toth, Florida, Albert (Kathleen) Toth, Williamsport, Chris Toth, Tennessee, Tim Toth and daughter, Tabitha, Tennessee; brothers, William (Nancy) Johnston, Florida and Glen Johnston, Canton; sisters, Phyllis (Ear) Johnston, Troy, Virginia Collins, Canton; several grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father, William Johnston, Granville Center in 1981; sister-in-law, Bonnie Johnston, Granville, 2002; niece Danielle Vanderveer, 1998. Her family and many friends loved her. She will be greatly missed by all. Funeral and committal services were conducted on March 13 at the Lynchburg Funeral Home and Chapel, Lynchburg, VA. Condolences may be sent to Elsie Johnston, RR 1, Box 31, Granville Summit. Memorials may be sent in Carolyn’s name to the Granville Church of Christ or to a local hospice care unit. –Canton Independent Sentinel
CARL B. JONES, Inman, SC, formerly of Canton and Troy died March 20, 1999 at his home following an extended illness. Born January 20, 1938 he was the son of the late Harry J. and Ruth Lundy Jones. He graduated from Canton High School, class of 1956, was a veteran of the US Army, worked for Troy Craft and later American Silk Label, Canton, NC were he worked as plant manager for the past 12 years. He later worked for Alkahn Label, Cowpens, SC in management. Mr. Jones was an active member of the First Baptist Church, North Spartanburg, where he was a faithful member of the Warriors Sunday School Class and was a former member of the Grover Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife, Carolyn Hayes at home; son, Stephen C. Jones, Waynesville, NC; daughter, Jenny J. Parker, Canton, NC; step-sons, Gregory Parton, Waynesville, NC and Darin T. Parton, Maggie Valley, NC; stepdaughter, Kim Teague, Maggie Valley, NC; brothers and sisters-in-law, Harry and Sandra Jones, Jr., Canton, PA, Robert and Edna Jones, Troy; sisters and brothers-in-law, Althea and Howard Henne, Murrels Inlet, SC, Harriet and Larry Smith, Canton, PA; two granddaughters; six step-grandsons, several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service at Grover Church of Christ, March 28 at 2:30 p.m. with its pastor Willard Strunk officiating. Interment will be in Maggie Valley, NC at the convenience of the family. A private service will be held at a later date in North Carolina. The family suggests memorials be directed to the Grover Church of Christ Memorial Fund, PO Box 83, Grover, PA in Mr. Jones memory. Also memorials maybe directed to the First Baptist Church, North Spartanburg Building Fund, 8740 Asheville Highway, Spartanburg, SC. Local arrangements are under the direction of the Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Drive, Canton, PA. –Canton Independent Sentinel
JONES –JUNE LEE REYNOLDS age 56 of Mildred died on Wednesday, September 8, 2004 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. She was born on June 12, 1948 in Philadelphia a daughter of William E. and Doris Wells Jones. June was employed by the Highland Care Center in Laporte. Surviving is her husband, James J. Reynolds of Mildred; her father, William E. Jones of Philadelphia; her children, James F. Leahy, Jr. of Philadelphia, Brian E. Leahy of Philadelphia, Kelley A. Leahy of Mildred, Riannon A. Reynolds of Mildred; a sister, Della Lalinsky of Philadelphia; five grandchildren; Joseph Thomas Leahy, Danielle Medford, Sean Patrick Leahy, Sloane Taylor Leahy, Jessica Elizabeth Leahy and a great-granddaughter, Natalya C. A memorial service will be scheduled on October 3, 2004. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a trust for her daughter, Rhiannon A. Reynolds. Arrangements were entrusted to the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter Street, Dushore. –Towanda Daily Review
KANE –MARGARET E. MOTT, 90, formerly of 450 Center St. died in Manor Care Health Services North on Sept. 2, 2002. She was born in Osceola Mills, Pa. on Dec. 8, 1911, daughter of Thomas A. and Elizabeth Davis Kane. She is survived by sons, Richard T. Mott of Houston, Texas and William Mott of Clarks Summit, Pa.; sister, Betty Kane of Montoursville; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond B. Mott, who died in 1952 and a brother, Thomas A. Kane, who died in 1977. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1427 Memorial Ave., Williamsport, Pa. Interment will be in Twin Hills Memorial Park. Crouse Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. –Williamsport Sun-Gazette
MARK EDWARD KEENER, 58, Mansfield, PA died March 12, 2007 in the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. Born on March 24, 1948 in Charleston, West Virginia, he was a son of the late Norval and Rebecca (Davis) Keener. He was formerly employed by Ward Manufacturing in Blossburg and Ward Manufacturing ACP in Lawrenceville, was a Navy Veteran serving during the Vietnam War and enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboys and his dogs, Pete, Sabby and Cinnamon. Surviving are his wife, Betty (Lee) Keener, Mansfield; a son, Mark Daniel Keener of Hammaton, NJ; three brothers, Kent Keener, Vineland, NJ; Larry Keener, Wellsboro and Paul Keener, Vineland, NJ; father-in-law, William Lee, Troy, PA; brothers-in-law, Robert Satterlee, Waterloo, NY; Lyle Satterlee, Millerton, PA; Billy (Jolie) Lee, Sayre; Nathan (Diane) Lee, Troy; sisters-in-law, Audrey (Stan) Folk, Nichols, NY; Beatrice (Jack) Martin, Millerton; Peggy Huber, Springfield, PA; Ruth Lee, Big Pond; Alene (Loren) Myers, Athens; Minnie Lee, Erin, NY; Janice (Doug) Wilcox, North Carolina and Cathy (Rick) Camacho, Addison, NY; several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. The funeral service was held at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, Mansfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the World Wildlife Fund, 1250 Twenty-fourth Street, N.W. PO Box 97180, Washington, DC. –Canton Independent Sentinel
CHARLES S. KEENEY age 83 of Wyalusing died on June 7, 2003 at the Beverly Healthcare in Tunkhannock, Pa. where he had been a resident for over four years. Charles was born March 17, 1920 on Sugar Hill to Rhea R. and Alice Secules Keeney, who predeceased him, as did his brothers, Burton, Dennis and James all of Sugar Hill and a sister, Beverly O’Mara of Sugar Run. He is survived by two sisters, Helen Potter of Sugar Hill and Anne LaRue of East Rush, Pa. Charles attended church at the Wyalusing United Methodist Church and was an honorary lifetime member of the Wyalusing Valley Volunteer Fire Department. Before moving to Tunkhannock, he lived at Park Place and later at the Wyalusing Personal Care Home. Private graveside services were held at the Lacey Street Cemetery on June 12, 2003 with Pastor Richard Womer of the Assembly of God Church in Tunkhannock officiating. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 1 Grovedale Lane, Wyalusing. –Towanda Daily Review 6/13/2003
RAYMOND E. KENNEDY, 73, Dunnellon, FL died at his residence on August 20, 1996. He was a native of Rutland, PA and lived in Gillett, PA until 1975. He was a retired excavator/grader operator in the construction field. Surviving are his wife, Esther H. Kennedy of Dunnellon; daughters, Mrs. Yvonne (Dale) Bradley of Gillett, PA, Mrs. Patricia (Clyde) Gilbert of Millerton, PA, Mrs. Linda (Robert) Staudt of Troy, PA and Mrs. Janis (Paul) Hall of Tioga, PA; brother, Earl Kennedy of Millerton; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements were by the Roberts Funeral Home in Dunnellon. –Troy Gazette-Register
LLOYD F. KEIFFER, 62, Cortland, NY died unexpectedly on September 7, 1995. He was a Canton High School graduate; was a retired supervisor from AT&T, White Plains, NJ after 30years of service and enjoyed restoring antique cars. Mr. Keiffer was survived by his wife, Kathleen (Katie); five sons, Charles, Gerry, Dennis, Kenny, Glen; a daughter, Shawn; brother, Edward, Dryden, PA and three nieces. Services were held at the Bertini Chaapel with Dr. LeRoy A. Solomon, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Homer officiating. A memorial donation is requested to any organization supporting the Arts. –Canton Independent Sentinel
DELBERT E. KEIR a retired dairy and agriculture farmer died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2003 at Grand View Hospital in West Rockhill Township at the age of 87. Mr. Keir, formerly of Worcester and Schwenksville resided in Souderton for the past 17 years. Born in Goose Hollow, Bradford County on Jan. 1, 1916, he was a son of the late George R. and Libbie (Morley) Keir. He was a graduate of Ulster High School. Mr. Keir was a former member of St. James-Perkiomen Episcopal Church in Evansburg. Mr. Keir began his farming career as a dairy milk tester then became Farm Manager at the Montgomery County Prison Farm in Eagleville. Later, he operated his own Guernsey Dairy Farm in Worcester for 20 years. In 1959, he set up and ran a large dairy herd at Graterford State Penitentiary retiring in 1976. From 1976 until 1986 he was a farmer and helped to restore the Peter Wentz Farmstead in Center Point. His hobbies included orchard management, wood working and collection and restoring antiques. He was the husband of the late Margaretta R. (Ritchie) Keir, who died on Dec. 30, 2002. Surviving are two sons, Ritchie Keir and his wife, Debbie of Collegeville and David E. Keir and his wife Toi of Rome, N.Y.; a daughter, Lynn Espenship and her husband Carl of Wilksboro, N.C.; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ted Keir of Athens and Walter Keir of N.C. and a sister, Ester Stewart of N.C. For those desiring, contributions in his memory may be sent to the Spina Bifida Association of Delaware Valley, 11045 Greiner Road, Philadelphia, PA. –Towanda Daily Review
MARVIN FRED KELLEY of Binghamton, NY. At the age of 72 Marvin Fred Kelley died on Thursday, February 11, 1999 at Wilson Memorial Hospital. He was predeceased by his parents, Marvin Fred Sr. and Mildred V. Kelley. He is survived by his three sons and daughters-in-law, Frederick C. Kelley of Minoa, NY, Scott D. & Jill A. Kelley of Elmira, NY and Eric Marvin & Megan, Danielle and Erin Kelley; also his cousins, Vincent Dodd, Eunice Fredericks, Yvonne Bernard, Marie Bernard and Virginia & Tom Sharp. Marvin was a member of West Presbyterian Church, a retired funeral director after 50 years and the owner of Marvin Fred Kelley Memorial Home, Binghamton. Marvin was the owner of Custom Recording Studio and Sounds Incredible. He was a Navy Veteran of WW II. Throughout his life, Marvin was very active in the following organizations; B.P.O., Elks Lodge 852, where he is honored as the youngest Exalted Ruler, Masonic Lodge 177, Audio Engineering Society, Pi Phi Fraternity and the Broome County Federal Directors Association. On behalf of Marvin, the family would like to extend warm appreciation for the love and care given to him by his friends and caregivers. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 1:00 p.m. at the Bednarsky Funeral home, Inc., 96 Glenwood Ave., Binghamton, NY with the Reverend Glen Hasbrook officiating. Burial will be in Floral Park Cemetery. His family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and on Monday from 12 to 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the U.H.S. Dialysis Unit at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, NY. –Elmira Star-Gazette
KELLEY –STELLA K. COLEMAN, 96, a resident at Dar-Way Nursing Home in Estella (formerly of Mildred), died on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1993 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Born on Jan. 31, 1897 in Adams, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Dennis and Lola Nichols Kelley. She was the wife of the late Emil Coleman of Mildred. Mrs. Coleman enjoyed knitting, crocheting and doing crossword puzzles and had many memories of an eventful life earlier in this century. At the age of 16, Stella Kelley moved from her family’s big farm to Watertown, N.Y. to work in a silk mill, where she learned to weave and ran three looms and earned $12 per week. After she worked a while and had saved some money she bought a Ford four-door touring car. A garage man in Watertown taught her to drive and took her to get her license, which required filling out a paper and taking a road test. In 1926 she and a friend drove to California, where they lived in Los Angeles. Stella worked in Hermosa Beach in a silk mill and her friend worked in a men’s clothing factory. The friend married and stayed in California, but Stella returned to Watertown where she continued working in silk mills as a master weaver. She worked in a defense plant in Elmira, N.Y. during World War II. She married Emil Coleman, a widower in July 1945 and worked as a sewing machine operator in the pajama factory in Lopez. According to Stella; “The pajama factory was not a silk mill. In a silk mill you walked around your looms and were able to move around a lot. In the pajama factory, you sat as a sewing machine and sewed seams for far less money.” Stella and Emil decided to start their own business, “an ice cream store,” built at the corner of Charles Street and Route 487 in Mildred. Shortly after they added a luncheon business, groceries, magazines and gas. Emil died in 1970 and Stella closed the store and retired in 1978. She left surviving two sisters, Jennie Cropsey of California and Marie K. Murphy of Staten Island, N.Y.; three stepsons and their wives, Mr. and Mrs. John L. Coleman of Horseheads, N.Y., Mr. and Mrs. Francis W. Coleman of Silver Springs, Md. and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Coleman of Dushore and six step-grandchildren, Diane Coleman, Pamela Vilis, Valerie Tomlin and Kenneth Coleman, all of Silvers springs and Todd Coleman and Matthew Coleman of Dushore and two great-grandchildren, Drew Tomlin and Natalie Tomlin of Silver Springs. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 13, 1993 at 10:30 a.m. in the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore with the Rev. Joseph Cotner, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church of Mildred officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining parish cemetery. Friends and family are invited to call on Friday evening, Nov. 12, 1993 at the McHenry Funeral Home, Dushore from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations may be made to any Sullivan County ambulance association in her memory. –Towanda Daily Review
JAMES E. KELLOGG, 70 of Athens RR 2 died Wednesday, July 28, 2004. Born June 20, 1934 in New Albany he was a son of Harry and Elizabeth M. Martin Kellogg. He retired in 1983 from the I.R. Athens, where he worked in the Buffing Department. He was a long-time member of the Sayre V.F.W. Skiff Bower No. 1536 and the Fort Sullivan Post No. 246 American Legion in Athens. He is predeceased by his wife Ruth on August 11, s003 and a grandson, Roy Salsman, Jr. He is survived by his daughter, Lorraine Bailey of Dushore; seven grandchildren, Lonnie Bailey of Overton, Stephen, Joshua, Kasey and Clark Bailey, all of Dushore, Gina Gehman of Philadelphia and Cory Salsman; four brothers and their spouses, Charles and Maxine Kellogg of New Albany, Gerald and Rita Kellogg of New Albany, Fred and Lorraine Kellogg of New Jersey and Jay and Rose Kellogg of New Jersey; a sister, Mary Beth of New Jersey; several nieces and nephews and a stepmother, Betty Kellogg of New Jersey. Family and friends may call Saturday, July 31 for 10 a.m. until noon at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, 225 S. Main St., Athens. Funeral services will follow at noon with the Rev. Donald Anderson, pastor of the Athens United Methodist Church officiating. –Towanda Daily Review
JAMES M. ‘HERBIE’ KELLY age 53 of RR 6, Wellsboro died Feb. 4, 2003 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Vona Monks Kelly, whom he married May 24, 1975. Jim was born Nov. 20, 1949 in Wellsboro, the son of Martha F. Hackett Kelly and the late John A. Kelly. He was a 1967 graduate of Wellsboro High School and was a mechanic supervisor for PennDot, Wellsboro. He was a member of Mulligan Hollow Hunting Club, past member of the Wellsboro Moose, past member of the Galeton VFW and enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodworking. Jim was a U.S. Army veteran during the Vietnam Era. Surviving are wife, Vona Monks Kelly; son, Ryan Kelly; mother, Martha Kelly of Wellsboro; brothers, Joseph and his wife, Leah Kelly, Morris and Garry and his wife, Marjorie Kelly of Roseland, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, John Kelly on June 21, 1990; sister, Martha (Tootie) DeWitt on March 21, 1992; sister, Toni Kelly on Dec. 6, 1989 and special friend, Carl Colegrove on March 12, 1992. Relatives and friends are invited to Jim’s Life Celebration on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003 from 11 a.m. to 12 noon at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a “Life Celebration Home,” 139 Main St., Wellsboro. A memorial service will follow at noon with Darwin Cranmer officiating. If desired, memorials may be sent to the American Diabetes Association, 2040 Linglestown Road, Suite 106, Harrisburg, PA or to the American Heart Association, 1704 Warren Ave., Williamsport, PA.
MELVILLE C. KELTZ age 69 of 506 S. Royal St., DeRidder, La. died Friday, June 27, 1980 at a hospital in DeRidder, La. He was formerly of Canton. He is survived by a son, James of Sulphur, La.; daughters, Joyce Ramsey of Leesburg, La. and Angie of Shreveport, La.; five grandchildren; one sister, Emma Hackett of Elm St., N. Car.; one brother, Paul Keltz. His late wife, Lucille died in July 1979. –Canton Independent Sentinel
KENNEDY –IDA L. HENDERSHOT, Taylor died Aug. 19, 1994 at Mercy Hospital, Wilkes-Barre after an illness. Born July 28, 1917 in Syracuse, NY she was the daughter of the late Jess and Bertha Livingston Kennedy. In 1959 she received her license to be a beautician. She was self-employed as a beautician for over 25 years. Mrs. Hendershot has been residing in Taylor since October 1993 and prior to that she resided in Scranton. Surviving are two daughters, Bertha Hendershot and Donna Moll, both of Taylor; one son, Robert Larrabee, Reading; three sisters, Mary Snyder of Sugar Run, Elise Vanderpool of Freeville, NY and Hannah Larrabee of Smithfield, Fayette County, PA; four brothers, Clarence Matthews and Edgar Matthews, both of Elmira, Theodore Matthews of Rome and David Matthews of Canton; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; also nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Raymond Hendershot; two sisters, Elizabeth Kennedy and Christine Klimek and one granddaughter, Melissa Sue Larrabee. –Canton Independent Sentinel
JOHN B. KENNEDY, 70, formerly of Nisbet and the father of a city resident, died Saturday, March 7, 1998 as a result of an automobile accident in Michigan where he had resided for 30 years. He served in the Navy and worked for the former Pennsylvania Railroad. He also worked for and retired from Ford Motor Company. Born Nov. 18, 1927, he was a son of Orrin and Maud Braddock Kennedy. Surviving are four daughters, Jackie Cleere of Spring Borough, Ohio, Nancy Strothers and Vicky Smith of Kerrersville, N.C. and Terry Kennedy of this city; four sons, Denny, Donny, Tim and Kenny Young all in Michigan, 18 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Rose Steinbacher and a brother, William P. Kennedy. Burial was in Michigan. –Williamsport Sun-Gazette
LLEWELLYN SOPER KENNEDY, 82 of the Dar-Way Nursing Home in Estella, formerly of Columbia Cross Roads died on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 25, 2004 at Towanda Memorial Hospital. Born on April 28, 1921 in Springfield Twp., he was a son of the late L. Roy and Winifred (Soper) Kennedy. Llewellyn was a graduate of Troy High School, class of 1939. He later attended Syracuse University and nearly completed his Master Degree in Anthropology. In 1943 he enlisted in the U.S. Army and proudly served our country during WWII until his honorable discharge in 1946. Upon his return home, Llewellyn owned and operated a dairy farm in Springfield Township for many years, retiring in 1960. During his retirement he enjoyed helping Havens Well Drilling in Springfield, the late Dr. George Lopatosfky in Troy and painting houses throughout the area. “Scotty” as he was affectionately known by family and friends was a simple man with a keen sense of humor. He enjoyed politics and was an avid Democrat. Llewellyn loved music and reading. In earlier years he was involved in many of this high school’s musicals and belonged to the college’s choir. Scotty was happiest just being himself and was always willing to lend a helping hand. Throughout life he loved and enjoyed caring for his animals. He was a 50-year member of the Troy Masonic Lodge No. 306. Surviving are: a niece and her husband, Rachel and Richard Barns of Bristol, Tenn., a nephew, William Kennedy III of Troy; a sister-in-law, Janice Kennedy of Troy; three cousins and spouses, Donna and John Booth of Fredericktown, Pa., Jack and Jean Woodworth of Williamson, Pa., Donna and Larry Doan of Columbia Crossroads, special friends, Grant and Cindy Gustin and Ann Scheck, all of Troy. Besides his parents, Llewellyn was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Hilda (McConnell) Kennedy and his twin brother, William Kennedy. In keeping with Mr. Kennedy’s wishes private services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers and because of Llewellyn’s love for animals, memorials may be directed to the Bradford County Anima Shelter, P.O. Box 179, Ulster, Pa. Arrangements are under the care of the Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Drive, Canton. –Towanda Daily Review
WILLIAM J. (BILL) KENNEDY, Retiree of Prudential Life Insurance Co., age 67 of Elmira died at St. Joseph’s Hospital on Tuesday, April 6, 1999. Bill was born in Canton, PA on January 13, 1932 to the late Rush and Ollie (Woodcock) Kennedy. Bill is survived by his wife of 48 years, Marie (Green) Kennedy and his son, Robert (Bonnie) Kennedy of Horseheads; daughter, Sharon (Russell) Bukowski of Elmira; grandchildren, Betsy and Brett Kennedy both of Horseheads; special adopted granddaughter, Shannon Buzzetti; brother, Gene (Marie) Kennedy of Canton, PA; father and mother-in-law, Cyrus and Doris Klingersmith of New Castle, PA; brother-in-law, Earl Green of CA; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Also special friends, Bill (Gloria) Yackel of Pine City, Dick (Barbara) Share, Tom (Jean) Polidori, all of Elmira. In addition to his parents, Bill was predeceased by his brother, Bradley Kennedy. Bill served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict from 1952 through 1954. He worked and retired from the Prudential Insurance Co. after 26 years. Bill was also a member of the Institute of Divine Metaphysical Research in Elmira. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday, April 10 at 3:00 p.m. at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY. Bill’s family will provide all flowers, those wishing may make memorial contributions in Bill’s name to either the American Lung Assoc., Finger Lakes Region, 144 Cedar St., Corning, NY or the Food Bank of the Southern Tier, 945 County Route 64, Elmira, NY. –Elmira Star-Gazette
KERRICK –BETTY KERRICK CHRISTOPHER, 58, widow of S. Kirk Christopher of Towanda RR 3, Burlington Twp., died Saturday afternoon, Sept. 20, 2003 at her home. Born April 9, 1945 in Towanda, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Mildred Kilmer Kerrick. Betty was a graduate of Towanda High School class of 1962 and the Goldey-Beacom College, Wilmington, Del. in 1964. In December of 1964 she married S. Kirk Christopher in Wilmington, Del. Betty was employed by the Welles Mills Company in Wyalusing and Wysox for 22 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kirk in 1981. Betty was a member of the Liberty Corners Grange. Surviving are two daughters, Rita Swackhammer and her husband Bryan Swackhammer of Simpsonville, S.C. and Lori McCaa and her husband, Aaron McCaa of Silver Springs, Md.; her son, Ralph Christopher of Sayre; three grandchildren, Amanda and Mitchell Swackhammer and Zachary McCaa; her brother and sister-in-law, Ralph and Joyce Kerrick of French Asylum; her sister, Evelyn Baker of Towanda; her sister and brother-in-law, Susan Achramowicz and Steven Achramowicz of Ca.; uncles and aunts, George and Dorothy Kerrick of French Asylum, Jack and Leila Kilmer of Durell and Clair Kilmer of Ellis Hill; several nieces, nephews and cousins and special friends David and Nora June Bailey Sr. of Burlington Twp. The funeral and committal service will be held Thursday, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda with Rev. Richard Barner, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, Towanda officiating. Interment will be in Gracelawn Memorial Park, New Castle, Del. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the American Heart Association; 1704 Warren Ave., Williamsport, Pa. or to the Children’s Hospital of the Kings Daughters, 601 Children’s Lane, Norfolk, Va. in Betty’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review
KILGORE –ESTHER KILGORE WARNER age 89 of 258 New Hope Church Road, Jonesville, S.C., widow of Maurice Jay Warner died Friday, Oct. 16, 1998 at 10:35 p.m. in Wallace Thomson Hospital after a short illness. Esther was born in Gillett on July 15, 1909, a daughter of the late Enoch A. and Louise Roy Kilgore. She was a member of the New Hope United Methodist Church. Esther was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Surviving are a daughter: Mrs. William A. (Jane) Peay of Jonesville; a granddaughter: Mrs. Robert G. (Jan) Knox II of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; three grandsons, Warner “Buck” Peay of Jonesville, John Jay Peay of Clinton and Kenneth Roy Peay of Atlanta, Ga. and seven great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Holcombe’s Jonesville Chapel by the Rev. Scott Petry and the Rev. Jim Spencer. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Unity Cemetery in Fort Mill by the Rev. Jim McGill and the Rev. Jim Spencer. The family will receive friends Sunday from 5 until 7 p.m. at Holcombe’s Jonesville Chapel. The family is at the home, 258 New Hope Church Road, Jonesville, S.C. Memorials may be made to the New Hope United Methodist Church, 154 New Hope Church Road, Jonesville, S.C. or to Riverview Presbyterian Church, Fort Mill, S.C. The S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. –Towanda Daily Review
CHARLES E. KILMER, 57 of Canton RD 1 died at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, 1978 at the Williamsport General Hospital following a short illness. He was born in Wheelerville, Sullivan County, Sept. 20, 1921 the son of John Jacob and Lena Ayers Kilmer. He was self-employed heavy equipment operator and was presently engage in working on a bulk milk tank for Vance Morgan. He was a veteran of World War II with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and saw service in the entire European Theater. Mr. and Mrs. Kilmer celebrated their 31st wedding anniversary in Marc. He is survived by his wife, the former Madelene Morgan at home; one daughter, Mrs. Duane (Roseanna) Dibble of Canton RD 1; one son, Charles A. Kilmer of Canton RD 1; seven sisters, Mrs. Ervin (Katherine) Fitzwater of Canton RD 1, Mrs. Leidy (Jane) Smith of Gillett, Mrs. Harold (Emma) Caseman of Honeoye, N.Y., Mrs. Harold (Faye) Smith of Canton RD 1, Mrs. Richard (Marie) Turner of Groton, N.Y., Mrs. Gordon (Phyllis) Mitchel of McMinnville, Ore. And Mrs. Richard (Veronica) Lyons of Cortland, N.Y.; four brothers, Neal Kilmer of Beaver Dams, N.Y., Joseph Kilmer of Cortland, N.Y., James Kilmer of Willingboro, N.J. and Bradley Kilmer address unknown; four grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral will be held at the Ralph T. Kleese Funeral Home, 40 N. Center St., Canton, Tuesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Duane Taylor, Pastor of the Alba Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in the West Hill Cemetery, Shunk. –Towanda Daily Review
HARRY M. KILMER, 94 of Forks Township, Dushore RR 4149 died Wednesday morning, Aug. 29, 1990 at Memorial Hospital in Towanda following a brief illness. Born Feb. 27, 1896 in Forks Township, he was a son of the late Samuel B. and Mary Molyneux Kilmer. Mr. Kilmer was a lifetime resident of Sullivan County and had been a farmer for his entire lifetime. He was a member of the Forksville I.O.O.F. Lodge, which later merged with the Towanda I.O.O.F. Mr. Kilmer had been a school director with the Board of the Loyalsock High School as the time of its merger with Sullivan County High School at Laporte. He is survived by his wife, Martha Vogt Kilmer, at home; two sons, Max H. Kilmer and Waldo H. Kilmer, both of Dushore RD; one sister, Mrs. Hulda Fisher of Wellsboro; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. His first wife, Jennie Vogt Kilmer died in 1940. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore with the Rev. James Lewis, pastor of the Forksville United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Millview Cemetery, Forks Township. Friends may call at McHenry’s in Dushore from 10 a.m. Saturday until the time of the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the charity of one’s choice in his memory. –Towanda Daily Review
KILMER –MARIAN KILMER LAMB, 91 of Irvine, CA died Saturday, August 2, 2003 at her residence of natural causes. Her husband of less than two years, R.C. Lamb, Jr. was killed in 1947 as a Navy pilot. Marian was a retired school teacher and executive assistant to Chief of Staff, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD. Born July 26, 1912 in Shunk and raised in Canton, she was the daughter of Waldo and Velma (Walker) Bastian Kilmer. Surviving are twin sons and daughters-in-law, David and Patricia Lamb of Newport Beach, CA and Richard and Peggy Lamb of Santa Barbara, CA; one sister, Winifred Patrizio of Muncy and five grandchildren, Courtney, Kerry, Marie Claire, Erin and Annick. The funeral will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 9 at Wallis-Grenoble’s, 121 S. Main St., Muncy. Officiating will be the Rev. Michael R. Gardy, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, Muncy. Burial will be in Muncy Cemetery. There will be no visitation. The family will provide the flowers and suggests memorial contributions be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 1330 West Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA or the American Cancer Society, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, PA. –Canton Independent Sentinel
BYRD E. KING, 85 of Kenilworth Avenue, Duluth, Minn. died Wednesday, Sept. 28, 1999 in his residence. He was born in Canton, Pa. to Elmer and Mae King. He was the owner and operator of the Kings Store, an appliance, floor covering and interior decorating business prior to retiring in 1972. He was a member of Lester Park United Methodist Church and was previously a member of the Towanda United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Towanda Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite Bodies and Dallas, Pa. Shrine. He was a charter member of the Elks and a member of Lake Wesauking Lake Association. He was preceded in death by his sister, Winifred Kingsley. Surviving are his wife, Ann; a son, Mike (Teresa Norberg) of Duluth; three grandchildren, Stephanie of Dallas, Texas and Nicholas and Alexandra at home and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, 1999 at the Lester Park, Minn. United Methodist Church. The family prefers memorials. –Towanda Daily Review
TILLMAN J. KIPP, 79 of Mt. Holly, N.J. died Wednesday, May 16, 1990 at his residence. He was born April 21, 1911 in Towanda, the son of Justus and Ruah Dickerman Kipp. Mr. Kipp was raised in Towanda and moved to New Jersey in 1952. He was a union electrician and member of the I.B.E.W. Local No. 812 in Williamsport. Surviving are his wife, Delphine Olsommer Kipp; three sons, Earl Kipp of Los Angeles, Robert of Lumberton, N.J. and Jack of Eastampton, N.J.; two daughters, Doris Alaimo of Mt. Holly and Louise Walden of Cheyenne, Wyoming; two sisters, Marion McKerrow of Freedom, N.Y. and Dorothy Watkins of Horseheads, N.Y.; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May21, 1990 at Perinchief Funeral Chapel, 438 High St., Mt. Holly, N.J. Interment will be in Mt. Holly Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 7-9 p.m. –Towanda Daily Review
ALLEN KISINGER, 63 of Alba died on Wednesday evening, July 11, 2007 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. Allen Samuel Kisinger, known as “Lobo” by family and friends was born near Eagles Mere, Pa. on November 5, 1943. He was a son of the late Ellis and Lucy Edkin) Kisinger and grew up in the Eagles Mere area. In earlier years, Al worked as a truck drive for Smith Trucking in Muncy. He later was employed as a welder at Elmira’s American LaFrance Company until its closure. Most recently he was self employed in automobile repairs and operated Al’s Auto in Alba. Lobo loved all aspects of automobiles and airplanes. Being a longtime mechanic and fabricator, he had a keen knowledge of all types of race cars and enjoyed driving on tracks throughout the area. Lobo was blessed with many wonderful friends, especially the “Alba boys”. In earlier years he was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing. Surviving are his children, Joseph (Sandy) Kisinger of Canton, Dianna (Tracey) Christman of Elysburg and Genny Bump of Cosby, TN; six grandchildren; Sierra, Taylor, Kyle, David, Samantha and C.J.; two brothers, Elmer (Mary) Kisinger of Morris Run and Ralph (Helen) Kisinger of Eagles Mere; a special friend and racing buddy, Gale Hartford of Canton; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a brother and two sisters. A memorial service in celebration Allen’s life was held on July 16 at Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Drive in Canton with his friend, Pastor Jushua Payne officiating. Burial will be private. –Canton Independent Sentinel
KITCHEN –EFFIE M. PACKARD, 94, died Thursday, May 4, 2000 at Manor Care North where she had lived for a year. She was born December 7, 1905 in Trout Run, a daughter of Richard M. and Phoebe Paulhamus Kitchen. She and her husband owned and operated a farm in Eldred Township, Lycoming County. Effie and her husband once lived in Alba and worked on the Herdic Packard Farm in the Windfall area. She was predeceased by her husband, Bake Packard on October 28, 1997 and by a granddaughter, Marjorie Ann Yarbourgh. Surviving are a daughter, Marjorie M. Fox, Tampa, FL; a stepson, Carson P. Packard, Gillett; eleven grandchildren; twenty-five great-grandchildren and thirteen great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were under the arrangement of Spitler Funeral Home, Inc., Montoursville with the Rev. David Bixler of Emmanuel Baptist Church officiating. Interment was in Montoursville Cemetery. –Canton Independent Sentinel
HAROLD D. KITCHEN, 70, of LaPorte died Friday evening (1981) at the Leader Nursing Home in Williamsport. He was born in Wellsboro on January 25, 1911, a son of the late Dieves and Lena Welch Kitchen. He graduated from high school in Wellsboro and worked for several years in the family lumber business. He married the former June Stepp in 1950 and was employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Highways and then was superintendent of Sullivan County Highway Department for eight years. He later worked for the General Services Administration until his retirement. Mr. Kitchen was a veteran of World War II; member of Muncy Lodge No. 229 F & AM and the Williamsport Consistory, Elks Club, McDermott Post 452 American Legion of Mildred and the LaPorte Fire Company. Surviving are his wife at home; two sons, Patrick J. and Thomas G. of Bethesda, Md.; one stepson, H. Richard Kahler of Potomac, Md.; two brothers, Frank of Danville, Va. and Robert of Montoursville; two sisters, Mrs. Eva Corens of Washington, D.C. and Mrs. Charles Setser of Factoryville; tow grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Monday morning at 11 a.m. at the Mountain Ash Cemetery, LaPorte with the Rev. Francis P. Davis, pastor of St. John’s Episcopal Church of LaPorte officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. McDermott Post 452 will conduct military services at the graveside. Arrangements are under the direction of the P. Dean Home Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review
HERMAN K. KRAUSE, 64, Columbia Cross Roads, PA died May 31, 2007 at his home. Born on July 9, 1942 in Callicoon, NY he was the son of the later Herman Bert and Dorothy (Dexter) Krause. He was a retired U.S. Navy Veteran and later a retired corrections officer for the New York Department of Corrections, Southport Correctional Facility. He also ran the family farm, where he cared for his cattle and horses. More importantly he was a devoted family man and his life was spent caring for his family, friends and neighbors. Surviving is his wife, Frances, who he married on December 31, 1965. The couple spent 41 happy years together; sons, Keith (Mia) Krause, Columbia Cross Roads; Kyle Krause, Pittsburgh and Kraig (Danielle) Krause, Depot Bay, OR; grandchildren, Kara Lynn and Aldan Hawke Krause and brother, Darryl Krause, Narrowsburg, NY. Services were private and at the convenience of the family. Cremation took place with the Gerald W. Vickery Jr. Funeral Home Inc., Troy, PA. He loved children and keeping with his wishes, contributions may be made in his memory to the Children’s Miracle Network, c/o Arnot Ogden Medical Center, 600 Roe Ave., Elmira, NY. –Canton Independent Sentinel
ALAN E. LAMONT, 70 of 317 Main St., Conyngham, Pa. died on June 7, 2001 at the Weinburg House in Hazleton after a lengthy illness. Born in Canton, he was the son of the late Ralph and Verna Rockwell LaMont. He was a graduate of Troy High School, class of 1949 and Lafayette College in 1953. He was owner and president of Abutco Plastics, Inc. until his retirement. Surviving him are his former wife, Barbara Ashworth LaMont with whom he resided; sons, Mark A. LaMont of Hamilton Parish, Bermuda and Alan Jr. of Rochester, N.Y.; daughter, March LaMont Skillman of Seattle, Wash. and one grandson. Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made to the Conyngham Branch of the Hazelton Public Library. –Towanda Daily Review
LAMPHERE –MARGARET LOUISE GRENIER, 46 of Jackson’s Trailer Court, Wysox RD 2 died Saturday morning, Dec. 3, 1988 as the result of a motor vehicle accident on State Route 42 in Greenwood Township, Columbia County, Pa. Born April 25, 1942 in Sayre, she was a daughter of Rodney and Beatrice Treaster Lamphere. Margaret was employed for several years by the Home Health Aid Services of Towanda and was also the former proprietor of Margaret Grenier Fashions which was located on Main Street, Towanda. She was a member of the Towanda American Legion Post #42 Auxiliary. Surviving are two sons, Charles M. Hoover, Jr. of Wyalusing RD 1 (Spring Hill), Walter L. Raub of Wysox RD 2; two daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Helen) K. Kolesor of Ft. Knox, Ky., April L. Stroud of Wysox RD 2; four grandchildren, her mother and stepfather, Beatrice and Harold Smith of Towanda RD 3, a sister, Mrs. Richard (Leona) McNeal of Towanda RD 3; four brothers, Robert and Walther Lamphere of Towanda RD 3, Rodney Lamphere of New Albany and Kenneth Lamphere of Powell; several nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral and committal service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Private interment services will be held at the convenience of the family. –Towanda Daily Review
LANDIS –MARION EBY died in Florida, March 17, 2007. She was the daughter of Samuel and Barbara Landis. She left school early to help her parents during the depression, but went back later in life to get her degree and earned an advanced degree in interior design from the Chicago Interior Design School. Marion married Robert Stehman Eby of March 24, 1940 on the Landis family farm. She worked for 16 years as Interior Designer at Bareville Furniture Store and late in her 60’s she opened Marion Eby Interiors in Lititz, PA. A self taught water color artist, she taught art in the Bahia Vista/Sarasota community after her retirement. She enjoyed music and playing the organ and keyboard and served as organist at Shiloh Christian Fellowship in Lititz. She was a member of Fellowship of Bellievers Church in Sarasota and had a deep and abiding faith in the Lord. Mrs. Eby was a mother to many. In addition to raising her own children, she and Robert raised approximately 20 foster children over the course of many years and hosted foreign exchange students including Henri Gingrich and Jurgen Harder of Germany. She was an avid doll collector and gardener and loved nothing more than the hospitality of friends. Mrs. Eby will be missed by her family and friends and especially the love and best friend of her life, her husband Bob. In addition to her husband, she is survived by daughter, Barbara and husband, Glen Landis, Troy, PA; daughter, Kay and husband, W. Gerald Moore, West Chester, PA; daughter, Ann and her husband, David Royer, Elizabethtown, PA; Son, Daniel Eby and wife, Susan, Leavenworth, WA; son, Mark and wife, Angel of Paradise, PA. She was predeceased by daughters, Julia and Linda. She has ten grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. Funeral services were March 23 at the Lititz Mennonite Church. Arrangements were under the direction of the Helsey Funeral Home, Lititz. Memorial gifts (in tribute to Marion’s legacy of helping people) should be sent to Abundant Living Ministries, 541 West 28th Division Hwy., Lititz, PA. –Canton Independent Sentinel
BURDETTE H. LANDON age 75 of Mission Viejo, CA died at his home on Dec. 15, 1992. He was born in Union Township, a son of Frank and Susie Landon. He is survived by a daughter, Linda and several cousins in the area. –Canton Independent Sentinel
RUDOLPH A. LANDON, 91 of 322 South Alley, Montoursville died Friday, Oct. 15, 1999 at home. He retired in 1973 as a dispatcher for Montour Auto Service, Montoursville after 45 years’ employment and had worked for Spitler Funeral home for 20 years until 1993. Landon served 18 years as director of the Montoursville School District and 25 years on the Montoursville Zoning Board. He was a member of Gen. John Burrows His Society, Montoursville and Eureka Lodge 335, F&AM, Montoursville for more than 65 years and past worshipful master in 1940. He was a member of Faith United Methodist Church for more than 65 years. Landon graduated from Montoursville High School in 1928. Born July 28, 1908 in Canton he was a son of Walter J. and Ina Huffman Landon. His first wife, the former Kathaleen Grove died in 1982. Surviving are his second wife, the former Virdie Scafe Houser; two sons, Andrew G. of Harrisburg and R. Alan of Montoursville; a stepdaughter, Carmen Boyles of Montoursville; six grandchildren; five step-grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and six step-great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Spitler’s, 733 Broad St., Montoursville with the Rev. Paul C. Murphy, his pastor officiating. Burial will be in Montoursville Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday. A Masonic service will be at 8. The family will provide the flowers. –Williamsport Sun-Gazette
LARCOM –ELSIE MAE KINCH age 83 widow of Charles Kinch, formerly of Canton died August 1, 1971 in Lancaster, Calif. She is survived by one son, Ray of Lancaster, Calif.; five grandchildren, Mrs. Clark Chilson, Alba, Mrs. Theodore Fields, Columbia Cross Roads, Mrs. Richard (Kay) Rundell, Allen Kinch, Rochester, N.Y., Lavern Kinch, Roseland, Calif.; nine great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held on August 3 with the Rev. Richard Rundell, pastor of the Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, formerly of Canton officiating. Interment was in Joshua Memorial Park, Lancaster, Calif. –Canton Independent Sentinel
LAUDENSLAGER –DEBRA K. FREDERICK, 42 of W. Main St., Canton died June 15, 1999 at home following a courageous battle with cancer. Born October 1, 1956 in Blossburg, PA, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Florence Bianchi Laudenslager. Throughout her life she shared her love with her family as a mother and homemaker. She held a special place in her heart for her daughters and granddaughter, Kerstin, whom she loved and enjoyed very much. She also enjoyed reading, crocheting and was a talented cook. Surviving are her husband, William “Bill” at home; daughters and their fiancés, Becky Frederick and Roger Riddle, both of Troy, PA; Jennifer Frederick and Kenny Stowell, Billie Jo Frederick, all of Canton; special granddaughter, Kerstin; sisters and their spouses, Mary (LaRue) Havens, Troy, PA: Sue (Bill) Meuse, Williamsport, PA; Barbara (Bob) Slingerland, Troy, PA; Rose (Donnie) Shadduck, Shunk, PA; Ruth Laudenslager, Troy, PA; Nettie (Tom) Morgan, Canton, PA; Brothers and their spouses, Charles (Helen) Laudenslager, South Carolina; Stanley Laudenslager, Arthur Laudenslager, both of Williamsport, PA; Paul (Wendy) Laudenslager, Roaring Branch, PA; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Jake Laudenslager and Frank Laudenslager and sisters, Bertha Laudenslager, Beverly Cox and Shirley Spencer. There are no calling hours. The family invited friends to attend a memorial service at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 26 at the Pepper Funeral home, Springbrook Drive, Canton with the Rev. Herbert Eby, pastor of the Wheelerville Mennonite Church officiating. Interment will be held in the Pennsdale Cemetery, Lewis Twp., PA at the convenience of the family. The family suggests that memorial donations may be directed to a fund to help benefit her children, c/o Debra Frederick Memorial Fund, RR1, Box 254, Troy, PA. –Canton Independent Sentinel
JAKE LAUDENSLAGER, 26 of Troy died Saturday, Dec. 3, 1989 as the result of an automobile accident. He was born June 30, 1963 in Blossburg, the son of Charles and Florence Biancki Laudenslager. He was employed with Bardo-Cox-Miller Construction Co. He loved to hunt and fish. He is survived by his parents, Charles and Florence Laudenslager of Gleason, Pa.; a special friend Helen Buck of Troy; sisters; Mary Havens of Troy, Sue Meuse of Williamsport, Barb Slingerland of Troy RD 2, Shirley Spencer of Canton, Rose Shadduck of Shunk, Ruth Laudenslager of Troy, Debra Frederick of Canton, Nettie Morgan of Canton, Esther Smith of Shunk; brothers, Charles Laudenslager of Liberty, Pa., Francis Laudenslager of Williamsport, Arthur Laudenslager of Blossburg, Stanley Laudenslager of Blossburg and Paul Laudenslager of Roaring Branch; friends, Duane Buck Jr., Arthur Buck, Keith Buck and Jenny Shepard. He was preceded in death by sisters, Bertha Laudenslager in 1957 and Beverly Cox in 1984. A memorial service will be held at Vickery Funeral Home in Troy on Tuesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Carroll Maynard officiating. Burial will be in Pennsdale Cemetery. –Towanda Daily Review
LEIGHTON –SALLY LEIGHTON CHAPMAN, 82, died quietly at her farm just outside of Shunk (May 1997) while surrounded by her family and friends. Born December 30, 1914 in Lycoming County, she was the daughter of George Leighton and Della Foulkord. She was married to Austin “Al” Chapman for 47 years until his passing in 1982. She was quite the outdoors woman, well known for her hunting and fishing expertise. Ever the independent spirit, she continued to live on her beloved farm and brave the Sullivan County winters even after health problems made it difficult. Mrs. Chapman was a woman in control of her destiny and her generosity to friends and neighbors was well documented. Surviving are a daughter, Kay May, Arcadia, FL; three grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. In keeping with her independent spirit it was Sally’s request that there be no public funeral service, calling hours or newspaper notice until after her interment in the Barbours Cemetery, which took place Saturday, May 24th. However, a great outpouring of love and affection for this special lady was shown by her family and friends Friday evening at the Morse & Kleese Funeral Home in Canton. She will live forever in the hearts and minds of those who knew and loved her. –Canton Independent Sentinel
LEONARD –LILA A. HARTFORD, 83 OF Canton RD 3 died August 1, 1984 at the Troy Community Hospital. Mrs. Hartford was born Feb. 22, 1901 in Shunk, Pa., the daughter of Samuel and Loretta Porter Leonard. Mrs. Hartford was a member of VFW Post #714 Auxiliary, the Endless Winds Fire Co. Auxiliary and the Shunk United Methodist Church. Surviving are ten sons: Reed, Glen, Lawrence and James all of Shunk; Dean of Troy RD 1; Dale of Alba; Earl and Robert, both of Canton RD 2; Harland of Canton RD 1 and Allen (Punk) Williams of Canton; one daughter, Marjorie Hickok of Canton; 44 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Lucy Beers of Athens and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 4 at 11 a.m. at the Morse-Kleese Funeral home, 40 N. Center St., Canton with the Rev. Clair Boston, her pastor officiating. Interment will be in West Hill cemetery, Shunk. Friends are invited to call at the funeral home Friday from 7-9 p.m. Those who wish may direct memorials to the Canton Community Nursing Association or the Canton Ambulance Association in Mrs. Hartford’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review
LEONARD –LILA A. HARTFORD, 83 of Canton RD 3 died August 1, 1984 at the Troy Community Hospital. Mrs. Hartford was born Feb. 22, 1901 in Shunk, Pa., the daughter of Samuel and Loretta Porter Leonard. Mrs. Hartford was a member of VFW Post #714 Auxiliary, the Endless Winds Fire Co. Auxiliary and the Shunk United Methodist Church. Surviving are ten sons: Reed, Glen, Lawrence and James all of Shunk; Dean of Troy RD 1; Dale of Alba; Earl and Robert, both of Canton RD 2; Harland of Canton RD 1 and Allen (Punk) Williams of Canton; one daughter, Marjorie Hickok of Canton; 44 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Lucy Beers of Athens and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 4 at 11 a.m. at the Morse-Kleese Funeral home, 40 N. Center St., Canton with the Rev. Clair Boston, her pastor officiating. Interment will be in West Hill cemetery, Shunk. Friends are invited to call at the funeral home Friday from 7-9 p.m. Those who wish may direct memorials to the Canton Community Nursing Association or the Canton Ambulance Association in Mrs. Hartford’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review
LEWIS –DOROTHY L. LEWIS FREY, 57 of Shunk, RR 3 died Friday, June 18, 1999 at the Towanda Memorial Hospital from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Dorothy was born March 2, 1942 in Canton. She was a daughter of the late Emerson and Helen Mills Lewis. She graduated from Canton High School, class of 1961. Shortly following graduation Dorothy married Ron Frey in Canton and on Thursday, June 17, 1999 they celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary. Dottie, as she was known by her many friends and co-workers, was employed for the past several years by Parker-Hamilton Corp., formerly Schrader-Bellows in Canton. In earlier years she was employed by the former Swayze Folding Box Co. in Canton until its closure. Dorothy enjoyed life, she loved flowers and listening to birds sing. Her life encompassed her family, she especially loved spending time with her grandchildren whom were very dear to her. Dottie was a very special lady, always willing to offer a hug of comfort to anyone in need. She will be remembered by everyone who’s life she touched. Surviving are her husband, Ronald K. Frey at home; two daughters and two sons-in-law, Carol and Sam Rothrock of Dushore, Tammy and Doug Brown of Watkins Glen, N.Y.; a son and daughter-in-law, Martin and Lisa Frey of Shunk; eight grandchildren, Jeffrey, Nicole, Caleb, Cody, Molly, Michael, Jonathan and Nathan; three sisters, Anne Lauther of New York, Judy Pennman of Roaring Branch, Susan Shuab of Lancaster, Pa.; a brother, Conrad Lewis of Rochester, N.Y.; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by a son, Ronald M. Frey on June 7, 1988. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, June 21, 1999 at the Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Drive, Canton and one hour prior to the funeral service at the church. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the St. John’s Methodist Church in Grover with its pastor, Rev. James C. House officiating. Interment will follow in the Brown Cemetery, Shunk, Pa. The family suggests that memorial donations may be directed to St. John’s Methodist Church, PO Box 4, Grover, PA in Mrs. Frey’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review
PHILLIP E. LOOMIS, 66, Swatara Twp. died May 25, 2000 at his residence of natural causes. He was a retired design engineer for AMP, was a member of the Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church in Rutherford Heights, where he was a past Steward and Sunday School Class President. Mr. Loomis was an active member in the Dauphin County Chapter of the Christian Coalition where he served as past treasurer, newsletter publisher and editor. He was also a member of the Herndon Camp Meeting Association where he served as past president, treasurer and chairman of Centennial. He was a member of the Antique Auto Club of America, the Local Model “A” Club and the NRA. Surviving are his wife, Sandra M. Fornwald Loomis; son, Edward E. Loomis, Burlington, NJ; daughters, Cathy Jo Keefe, Boiling Springs; Roxanne L. Szulkowski, Avondale, PA and Susan M. Loomis, Camp Hill; brother, Elwin “Vic” Loomis, Middleburg, FL; sister, Rose Marie Waldrip, Canton; five grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Kenneth E. Loomis. Memorial services were held May 30 at the Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church, Harrisburg. Burial was at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to his church or to the Herndon Camp Meeting Association, PO Box 437, Herndon. –Canton Independent Sentinel
WAYNE E. LOVEJOY of Earlville, NY was claimed by death on December 28, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Jane Randall Lovejoy; two daughters and sons-in-law, Floyd and Barbara Nower of Earlville and Anthony and Bonnie Paino of Madison, NY; two sisters, Thelma (Mrs. John) Page of Horseheads, NY and Eunice (Mrs. J. L) McIlwain of Canton RR 3. Mr. Lovejoy was predeceased by his parents, Harry and Jennie Lovejoy, a son, Jerry and a brother, Keith. –Canton Independent Sentinel
WILLIAM D. LUTZ SR. age 76 of RR2, Box 269, Mehoopany, Pa. died on Thursday afternoon, April 8, 2004 at the Tyler Memorial Hospital in Tunkhannock, Pa. after a long illness. He was born in South Auburn, Susquehanna Co., Pa. on July 13, 1927, the son of the late George and Florence Brunnell Lutz Sr. Mr. Lutz was a graduate of the Meshoppen High School class of 1945 after which he attended and later graduated from the University of Tennessee. After college he served in the U.S. Navy serving in the Pacific Theater, mostly in Japan and the Philippines. After college he owned and operated Lutz’s Garage in Wyalusing for many years during the 1950’s and 60’s. William was later employed by Daniels Construction where he worked at the Procter and Gamble Paper in Mehoopany and was also employed by Daniels in Vermont, retiring in 1990. He was a member of the Hollenback United Methodist Church, the Wyalusing VFW and the Wyalusing American Legion Post #534. Surviving are his wife of 43 years, the former Donna B. Brown Lutz; two sons and their wives, William and Kathy Lutz Jr. of Wyalusing and Randy and Linda Lutz of New Albany; a daughter and her husband, Denise and Tim Delamarter of South Auburn, Pa.; four brothers, Carlos (Toad) and Phyllis Lutz of Goffstown, NH, George (Bud) and Betty Lutz of Nineveh, N.Y., Victor and Carol Lutz of Cincinnatus, N.Y. and Paul and Roberta Lutz of Camptown, Pa.; two sisters, Mrs. Robert (Pearl) Long of Geneva, N.Y. and Mrs. Lottie Crosby of Belleville, MI; four grandchildren, Zechariah and Miriah Lutz of Wyalusing, Marshall McCarty and Kahlan Delamarter of South Auburn, Pa.; a special niece, Becky Lutz Smith of Wyalusing and several other nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held on Monday, April 12, 2004 at 11 a.m. at the South Auburn United Methodist Church with Rev. Beverly Murphy of the church officiating. Interment will be at a later date at the convenience of the family. The family will furnish their own flowers, but those wishing may make a memorial contribution to the Laceyville Library, P.O. Box 68, Laceyville, Pa. or to the Northeast Health and Hospice, 38 North Main St., Pittston, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review
MACDONALD –FLORENCE M. SCHWARTZ – After an extended illness Florence “Floss” MacDonald Schwartz went to our Lord on March 9, 1999. She was born in Sayre and lived in Canton with her parents until her mother’s death in 1960. She then lived with her uncle and aunt, Kenneth and Marion Frey in Shunk. Floss graduated from Sullivan County High School in 1965 and went to college in Wisconsin, where she eventually settled. She married and became the mother of two children, Angela and Tony. Floss based her life around her children and grandchildren. At the time she became ill, she was employed by the federal government in the Department of Forestry in Madison, WI. She was predeceased by her parents, Dorothy (Frey) and Edwin MacDonald and her uncle Kenneth Frey. Surviving are her husband, Skip Schwartz, her two children, two grandchildren and several aunts and uncles. Memorial services will be held in Madison and also in Shunk in June. –Canton Independent Sentinel
MACFARLAND –HELEN RAY MACFARLAND GOLDSMITH, 79, wife of Robert L. Goldsmith of 324 York Ave., Towanda, died Wednesday morning, Aug. 14, 1996 at her home following a long period of declining health. Born April 10, 1917 in Aston Twp., Pa., she was a daughter of the late John B. and Anetta I. Allen MacFarland. Ray was a graduate of Media High School, Media, Pa., class of 1935 and the Chester Hospital School of Nursing, Chester, Pa., class of 1938. She served for two years as a registered nurse at the Chester Hospital before entering into industrial nursing in 1940for the American Viscose Company in Marcus Hook, Pa. On May 2, 1942 she married Robert L. Goldsmith at the Crozerville Methodist Church in Aston Township, Pa. From 1942 to 1958 Mrs. Goldsmith served in relief nursing at various institutions including the Elwyn Training School in Elwyn, Pa. In 1958 Mr. and Mrs. Goldsmith moved to Towanda to make their home. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Chu8rch in Athens and was a former member of Christ Episcopal Church in Towanda and its St. Margaret’s Guild and Altar Guild from 1958 through 1975. Ray was an active member of the Wednesday Club in Towanda and served as a volunteer for the American Red Cross bloodmobile. Surviving are: her husband of 54 years, Robert L. Goldsmith at home; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert L. and Susan Goldsmith III of Douglasville, Ga.; a son, J. Barry Goldsmith of Towanda; two granddaughters and their spouses; Leslie and Michael Hammes who are stationed with the U.S. Army in Germany and Kim and David Jobersmith, who are missionaries serving in Chugiak, Alaska; a brother and sister-in-law, John B. and Ruth MacFarland of Ridley Park, Pa.; a sister and brother-in-law, Grace and Ernest Redfield of Limestone Gardens, Wilmington, Del.; several nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Aug. 17, 1996 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 703 South Main St., Athens, Pa. with the Rev. Ned Caum, rector officiating assisted by the Rev. James Hindle. A private interment service will be held at the convenience of the family. The family will receive friends at the Trinity Episcopal Church parish one hour prior to the memorial service Saturday morning. The family suggests that memorials may be directed to the Ray M. Goldsmith Memorial Fund, Trinity Episcopal Church, 702 S. Main Street, Athens, Pa. or to the Towanda Public Library for the benefit of the children’s section, 104 Main Street, Towanda, Pa. in Mrs. Goldsmith’s memory. Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review
MACILVAR –RUTH W. SCHRADER, 84 of Tioga Nursing Facility, Waverly, N.Y. was promoted to glory on Wednesday, Nov. 21. 2001. Prior to her 13 year stay at Tioga, Ruth resided in Sayre. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on Jan. 27, 1919 a daughter of the late Hugh and Nellie MacIlvar. A former Salvation Army officer, Ruth was a graduate of Binghamton, N.Y. High School and the Dauntless Evangelist Class of the Salvation Training College in New York City. A gifted musician, Ruth was devoted to serving her Lord. She was an accomplished pianist, vocalist and accordion player. She served as the pianist at the Salvation Army Corps in Sayre for many years. She also served as a Sunday school teacher, youth leader, song leader and was a member of the Home League. Ruth also participated in the Women’s Valley Bowling League, The Twin Mothers Club, Penn York Opportunities Auxiliary and Sayre Schools PTA. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert C. Schrader in 1988, three sisters and one brother. Ruth is survived by her six children, Barbara (Stanley) Janiak and Joyce (Omer) Croteau of Athens, Janice Carpenter of Sayre, J. Robert Schrader of Sayre, Eleanor (Robert) Hill of Sayre and David (Valerie) Schrader of Lockwood; grandchildren, Vicki, Lisa and Alec Bradley, Valarie, Ric, Shauna and Kelli Sinsabaugh, Jody, William Elise and Courtni Barber, Mark and Chrissy Johnson, Colette and Scott O’Donnell, Robert Kellogg, Logan Carpenter, James and Ivy Carpenter, Jeremy and Allison Bowen, Benjamin Hill, David and Kristy Schrader, Carrie and Laura Gordon and Shelley and Wendy Schrader; brother and sisters-in-law, Elwood and Winnie Schrader and Janice Schrader; several nieces and nephews and many friends and caregivers at Tioga Nursing Facility and Lourdes Hospice. The family invites friends to call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at McKee Memorial Chapel, 462 Fulton St., Waverly. Private funeral and burial services will be held for the family Tuesday, Capt. Lenny Wascenske of the Salvation Army will officiate. Memorials may be directed to the Salvation Army in Sayre, Penn York Opportunities in Athens or the charity of one’s choice. –Towanda Daily Review
MACK –MARY M. MORGAN, 95 of Hughesville died Sunday, Feb. 4, 2001 at the Riverwoods in Lewisburg. She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Burton Morgan, who died March 22, 1987. Mary was a homemaker and loved gardening. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church and active in the Woman’s Society. She was a life member of the P.T.A., a former Hughesville Band Parent and member of the Rebekahs. She helped start a quilting group at the Hughesville Library. Born May 16, 1905 in Alberta, Canada, she was a daughter of Joseph & Anna Mack. Mary is survived by three children, Ruth Maginsky of Chambersburg, Naomi Huffman of Hughesville and Eveline Bland of Sarasota, FL; 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Mary is predeceased by a son, Clifford, who died Jan. 15, 1959. Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Christ United Methodist Church, S. Main St., Hughesville with the Rev. Ralph Hibbs officiating. Burial will be in Twin Hills Memorial Park. Friends may call from 11-11:30 a.m. Thursday at the church. The family will provide the flowers. –Williamsport Sun-Gazette
RONALD D. MACHMER, 41, Canton RR 2 died as the result of fatal injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident on June 25, 1992. He was born May 24, 1951 in Canton, a son of Robert F. and Ethel E. Blaney Machmer. He was employed as a truck driver for Brooks Lumber Co., Ralston, PA. Mr. Machmer was a member of the Calvary Alliance Chapel, Canton RR 2, Canton L.O.O.M. No. 429 and Wheeler’s Wingers Dart Team, Canton. He was a 1969 graduate of Canton High School where he was junior class president and played football and wrestled. Surviving are two sons, Michael P., Canton RR 1 and Ronald D. Jr., Canton RR 2; two step-sons, Christopher J. Route and Joseph D. Route, both of Canton RR 2; two brothers, John L. “Jack” and Robert B. “Brad” both of Canton, RR 2; sister, Debbie A. Machmer, Canton; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held June 29 from the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, Canton with the Rev. William Shepard, pastor of the Ogdensburg Church of Christ officiating. Interment was on Armenia Mountain. Memorial donations maybe directed to the Canton High School Athletic Department in care f Jake Shaffer, 139 E. Main Street, Canton, PA. –Canton Independent Sentinel
MADIGAN –ALTA BARNES BULLOCK – A memorial service was held for Alta Barnes Bullock at the United Methodist Church in Modena, N.Y. June 1, 1996. She died Jan. 16 in Jacksonville, Fla. at the age of 85. Alta was the daughter of the late Alma and Verne Madigan. She was born April4, 1910in Luthers Mills, Pa. While living in Towanda, she was an active member in the Towanda Methodist Church and Towanda Flower Club and enjoyed square dancing. She is survived by a daughter, Alma Vite Clarke, who lives in Barefoot Bay, Fla. and Modena, N.Y. She has a stepson, Olney Bullock who lives in Rome, Pa.; a stepdaughter, Nancy Stewart who resides in Corwnsville, MD.; 11grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her granddaughter, Bobbie Vite Krisber. She is also survived by a sister, Albert Horton; a niece, Marilyn Hild and nephews, Myles Horton and Richard and Gerald Madigan. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church, Modena, N.Y. –Towanda Daily Review
DR. R. MAXWELL MANLEY age 73 of Phoenix, Ariz. died Monday, March 9, 1981. A graduate of Canton High School he received degrees from the University of Arizona and George Town Medical School. He received early medical training at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre and served as a Captain in the US Army Medical Corps in the European Theatre. He was a retired physician who, at one time had a private practice in Sayre. He later worked for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in South Mountain and Harrisburg. He is survived by nephews, Joel Manley of Phoenix, L. Manley Preston and Phillip Preston of Canton. Funeral and burial services were held in Phoenix. –Canton Independent Sentinel
WILLIAM H. ‘BILL’ MARSH, 68, died Saturday, June 2, 2007 at his home near Rockdale, Texas. Born June 29, 1938 in Elmira, he was the son of the late Claude E. and Alice J. (Crane) Marsh. Mr. Marsh was a home builder and draftsman for 40years. He married Connie Lee Spencer on April 7, 1961 in Canton. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Milano and was a resident of Rockdale for the past 25 years. Surviving are his wife, Connie Marsh, Rockdale, three sons, Jeff Marsha, Rockdale; Timothy7 Marsh, Rockdale; three sons, Jeff Marsh, Rockdale; Timothy Marsh, Rockdale and Billy Marsh and his wife, Donna, Milano; brother, Calude Marsh and wife, Jean of Eden, NC; two sisters, Nola Heal and husband, Charles, Citrus, FL and Linda Peet, Houston; three grandchildren, Brian Marsh, Ashlie Marsh and Travis Marsh. Memorial services were held June 9, 2007 at the First Baptist Church in Milano with the Rev. Joe Stancil officiating. –Canton Independent Sentinel
MARTIN –HELGA IRVING, Columbia, SC, 60, daughter-in-law of Thelma Freeman of Canton died November 10, 1999 after a lengthy illness. Born in Schweinfurt, Germany, she was a daughter of Maria Straub Martin and the late Georg Martin. She was formerly employed with Blue Cross/Blue Shield and was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church. Surviving are her husband, SGM Kenneth E. Irving, US Navy Ret’d, Columbia; daughter, Gabiele E. Nysveen, Ladson, SC; her mother of Schweinfurt, Germany; grandson, Daniel Nysveen and mother-in-law, Thelma Freeman. A biblical Wake Service for her was held November 12 at Dunbar Funeral Home, Columbia, SC. A memorial service will be held at St. John Neumann Catholic Church. Memorials may be made to St. John Neumann Catholic Church or a charity of one’s choice. –Canton Independent Sentinel
E. LLOYD, MASON, 83, formerly of Canton RD 1 died in his sleep at the home of his daughter in Granby, MA Sunday, Sept. 1989. A memorial service will be held in his home church, the East Canton United Methodist with his pastor the Rev. Jeffrey Patton officiating on Friday Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. The family suggests that any contributions be sent in Mr. Mason’s memory to the East Canton Church Memorial Fund. –Canton Independent Sentinel
RICHARD WILLIAM (DICK) MASON, 73, Stephenville, Texas died September 27, 2001 at Harris Methodist Hospital, Erath County, TX. Born February 24, 1928 in Canton, he was a graduate of Canton High School Class of 1945. He was married to Rita Rose on April 19, 1952 in Mount Morris, N.Y.; graduated from nursing school in 1951 and enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1957 as a First Lieutenant and became a nurse anesthetist. Mr. Mason was a member of the 82nd Airborne in North Carolina and achieved the rank of Major in the U.S. Army while stationed at Fort Wainwright, Alaska and then moved to Stephenville in 1974 and joined the staff at Stephenville General Hospital until his retirement. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and a Masonic Lodge in New York. He was a cancer survivor for 23 years. He was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Chapel. Surviving are his wife; sons, Michael and Kelly Mason and wife Roy Lynne, all of Stephenville; daughter, Julie Outlaw, Stephenville; six grandchildren, Ashley LeVier, Dublin and Amber Mason, Christopher Mason, Sarah Mason, Mickey Mason and Jessica Mason all of Stephenville and two great-grandchildren, Emily LeVier and Linda LeVier both of Dublin. Services were held October form the Lacy Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dean Reed officiating. Burial was in Gardens of Memory Cemetery. Memorial may be made to American Cancer Society in Mr. Mason’s memory. –Canton Independent Sentinel
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