Reading a series of obituaries from a single cemetery, as they are presented here, is like reading the multi-generational history of a community. These people were the local populace at a particular time. The people buried here knew each other, were neighbors, relatives and school mates. They attended church together and engaged in "trade" or business.

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BRYANT W. DODGE, 95, a 14-year resident of the Bradford County manor died Sunday evening December 13, 1987 at the Manor after a lingering illness. Mr. Dodge was born on Grant Hill, Wilmot Township on August 30, 1892, the son of the late Charles and Ella D. Bacon Dodge. He was married to the former Bertha McCarroll of Sciotavale. Bryant was employed as a farmer all his life and worked for many years in both the Hollenback and Towanda areas. He was preceded in death by is wife; one daughter, Ethel Root; two sisters and one brother. His survivors include two sons: Harold W. Dodge of Towanda RD 3 and Raymond Dodge of Towanda RD 2; one daughter, Doris Jean Bennett of Port Richey, FL; 22 grandchildren, several great and great-great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Wednesday Dec. 16 from 7-9 p.m. at the James F. Smith Funeral Home, 305 York Ave., Towanda and to attend the service from the funeral home on Thursday December 17, 1987 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Harry Ferguson of the Wysox Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment will be in Bradford County memorial Park. Donations in Mr. Dodge’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Bradford Unit, 515 S. Main St., Athens, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review

 

HAROLD WALLACE DODGE, 89, of Towanda RR # died on Saturday evening, Jan. 15, 2005, at Memorial Hospital of Towanda.  He was born on June 26, 1915, in Hollenback, Bradford County, a son of the late Bryant and Bertha McCarrol Dodge.  Harold was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served during world War. II.  He was a lifetime resident of Bradford County.  In his spare time he enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping.  He was a member of the V.F.W. in Towanda; American Legion Post No. 42 of Towanda; Bridge Street Hill Rod & Gun Club of Towanda; and Facet Enterprises U.A.W. of Elmira, N.Y.  Prior to his retirement in 1978, he had been employed for 30 years at Facet Enterprises.  He leaves surviving his wife, Eunice M. (Douglas) Dodge, at home: children, Ronald E. and Dorothy Dodge of Towanda; step-sons, Donald W. and Bonnie Smith of Lovelton, James E. and Peggy Smith of Sugar Run, and Harold D. and Patti Smith of Levittown; stepdaughters, Regina E. and Charles Long of Laceyville, Helen R. Smith of Nicholson, Pa., Carol J. Davis of Meshoppen, Donna M. and John Robinson of Meshoppen, Martha K. and Ira Robinson of Meshoppen, and Bonnie L. and Albert Vitonovetz of Laceyville; sister, Doris Jean Bennett of Florida; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Dodge of Wyalusing; a sister, Ethel Root of Sayre; a stepson, Robert B. Smith; and a son, Reginald (Jack) Rowe.  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005, in the McHenry funeral Home, 106 Church St., Wyalusing, with the Rev. Richard Womer, pastor, officiating.  Interment will follow in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  Full graveside military honors will be accorded by American Legion Post No. 42 of Towanda.  Friends and family are invited to call on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005 at McHenry Funeral Home in Wyalusing, from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral.  In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Towanda Ambulance Association in Mr. dodge’s memory.  –Towanda Daily Star.  

 

RAYMOND D. DODGE, 71 of Park Place, Wyalusing, formerly of Bridge Street Hill, Towanda RD 3 died Sunday morning July 9, 1989 at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. Born July 23, 1917 in Sugar Rn, he was the son of the late Bryant and Bertha McCarroll Dodge. Raymond was well known for his story telling and his wonderful sense of humor. He will be missed very much by his family and many friends. Raymond spent his life in farming and working at sawmills. He loved nature and hunting. Surviving is his wife of 48 years, Bernice: four sons: Edward and Donald Dodge of Towanda, Bryan Dodge of Canton and Raymond Dodge Jr. of Wysox; four daughters: Mrs. Ernest (Karen) Schill of Burlington, Mrs. Herbert (Phyllis) Jennings of Sulphur Springs, Tex., Connie Dodge of Monroeton and Mrs. Keith (Kala) Swain of Wyalusing. Another daughter, Betty Joslyn predeceased him in 1976. Also surviving are 25 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; a brother, Harold Dodge of Bridge Street Hill, Towanda RD 3; a sister, Mrs. Donald (Doris Jean) Bennett of Port Richie, FL; numerous nieces and nephews. A sister, Ethel Root predeceased him in 1967. A funeral and committal service will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda with the Rev. Thomas A. Geiger, pastor of the Assembly of God Church officiating. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills. The family will receive friends this evening from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Friends who wish may direct memorials to the American Cancer Society, 515 S. Main St., Athens, PA in Mr. Dodge’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review

JAMES E. DONLIN, 61, of Sayre died Monday, November 23, 1987 at Humana Hospital, Brandon, Fla. while on a visit to Florida. He was born March 19, 1926 in Tunkhannock, Pa., the son of George and Mary Dix Donlin. He retired from the Ingersoll-Rand, Waverly Casting in 1982 after 39 years with the company. Mr. Donlin was a member of the Church of the Epiphany. He was a Navy veteran and held membership in Waverly Moose Lodge No. 14900, past governor, Sayre Elks Post No. 1148, Sayre VFW and Valley Bowling Hall of Fame. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Mary Donlin of Athens; his wife, Jean of Sayre; sons; Edward of Concord, NC, Jack of Valrico, Fla., Joseph of Selinsgrove, Pa. and Patrick in the U.S. Army based in Texas; daughters; Mrs. Barbara Pritchard of Waverly, NY, Mrs. Nancy Peterpaul of Orlando, Fla., Mrs. Mary Fassett of Ulster; 13 grandchildren; sisters; Mrs. Rita Simspon of Sayre, Mrs. Ann Stubbs of Hollindaysburg, PA; brother, William Donlin of Sayre, a aunt and uncle. The family will be receiving friends at the Epiphany Church in Sayre from 11-12 on Saturday. A funeral mass will follow. Burial will be at the Bradford County Memorial Park. The family requests that flowers be omitted. If desired donations may be made to the Sayre Ambulance Corps or to Mental Health/Mental Retardation of Bradford and Sullivan Counties in Mr. Donlin’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review

ROBERT R. DONOVAN, infant son of Raymond Donovan and Elta Heinze of New Albany RD 1, died Tuesday morning March 22, 1988 at Memorial Hospital, Towanda. He was born Sunday March 20, 1988 at Memorial Hospital, Towanda. In addition to his parents he is survived by three half-sisters, Rebecca and Amy Donovan of Wyalusing RD 2 and Dawn Marie Heinze of Monroeton; a half-brother, Ryan Donovan of Wyalusing RD 2; maternal grandparents, Irvin and Betty Wood of Spencer, NY; paternal grandmother, Mildred Donovan of Standing Stone. Several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. There will be no calling hours. –Towanda Daily Review

GEORGE EDWARD DOTTER SR., 80, of 111 Spruce St., Towanda, Pennsylvania, passed away Thursday evening, Nov. 16, 2017 at his home following declining health. George was born on Dec. 11, 1936 in Trenton, New Jersey, the son of the late John F. Dotter and Julia Popp Dotter. In early years, George worked with his father, John, as carpenters for Charles Bloss, a general contractor in Pennsylvania, and was subsequently employed by U.S. Steel in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania. After moving to Bradford County to make his home, George continued his career in carpentry with area contractors, George Hubbard, Leroy Beaumont, George Leo, Charles Mott, Al Curtin and Joe Kerrick. He is survived by his wife, Sally Ann Johnston Dotter; children, Karen Baker of North Towanda, George Dotter Jr. and wife Brenda of North Towanda, Michael Dotter and wife Tina of Boomer, North Carolina; step-children, Richard K. Cook II and wife Joan of Towanda, Karl F. Cook and wife Linda of Monroeton; step-daughter-in-law, Cheryl B. Cook of Albany Township; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; several step-great-grandchildren; sisters, Joan Patchin of Melbourne, Florida, Julia Colbert and husband Harry of Levittown, Pennsylvania; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 20, 2017, with a funeral service to follow at 6 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pennsylvania, with Rev. Edward Michelini, pastor of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Towanda, officiating. Interment will be private in Bradford County Memorial Park, Burlington Township, Pennsylvania. The family suggests that contributions may be directed to Ss. Peter and Paul Church, 106 Third St., Towanda, PA in George Edward Dotter Sr.’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review 11/18/2017

DOUGLAS
Robert E. Age 74, of Bentley Creek, PA, died on October 1, 2005 at home following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born June 7, 1931, the son of the late Wesley and Elizabeth Douglas. Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, hot air balloons, antique cars, yard sales, camping and family get-togethers. Robert is survived his wife of 50 years, Janey Douglas; sons, Eric (Jodi) Douglas of Candor, NY, Joel (Terry) Douglas of Big Pond, PA; daughter, Melody (Gary) Chapin of Bentley Creek, PA; brothers, Wesley Douglas of Arizona, Frank (Bea) Douglas of Arizona, twin brother, Edward Raymond Douglas of California; sister, Joyce Colwell of Centerville; sister-in-law, Carla Douglas of Ocala, FL; ten grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Robert is preceded in death by brother, Joseph; sisters, Ruth, Helen and Florence; also great-grandson, Dylan Chapin. Family and friends are invited to call at Robert's Funeral Home, 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY on Wednesday, October 5, 2005, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 6, 2005, at the funeral home at 11 a.m. with Pastor Bill Bardo and Pastor Don Coole co-officiating. Interment will be at the Bradford County Memorial Park, Towanda, PA. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Roberts Funeral Home, 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY.

 

DRAKE Gloria J. Lane

Gloria J. Lane, 69, of Burlington Township, Pa., died Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at home following declining health. Gloria was born in Towanda, Pa., on July 12, 1944, the daughter of Henry and Margaret Butts Drake. She loved playing cards and bingo and spending time with family and friends. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren play and grow up.Surviving are her husband, Daniel Lane; her children, Debra Johnson (Mark Saxbury), John Bailey (Karen Collette), Elizabeth Grover (Scott Woodruff), James (Cheryl) Bailey, Christopher Clark (Kay Chamberlain), Robert Bump, adoptive son by heart, Leslie (Becky) Parker; brother, Richard Lublin (Mona McAlmont); 20 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; best friends, Connie Vanderpool and Jackie Lane; special friend, Jimi Barr.She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Drake, Margaret Drake and Richard Lublin; brothers, Clarence Drake, James Drake, Irvine Drake; baby brother, John Drake; granddaughter, Angela Chamberlain; a best friend, Marcella Benjamin.The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 5, 2013, at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa., with Pastor Tim Geiger officiating. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. A memorial benefit will be held following the service at 4 p.m. at Our Place in Monroeton, Pa.  Towanda Daily Review – August 2, 2013

 

IRVIN DRAKE, on the morning of Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2004, lifelong Franklin Township resident Irvin Lee Drake died quietly at Dar-Way Nursing Home in Estella.  He was 62 years of age.  Born in Towanda on Nov. 29, 1941, he was the son of Henry and Margaret (Earls) Drake.  For a number of years Irvin was employed by the Lehigh Valley Railroad until a disability forced him to leave.  Somewhat shy and retiring, Irvin as known as being a man of few words.  He enjoyed the peace and relaxing solitude of fishing in the local streams.  But he always had time to get together with close friends and family.  Irvin in survived by his stepfather, Richard Lublin Sr. of Athens; brother, Richard Lublin Jr. (and friend, Mona) of Towanda; sister, Gloria Lane of Monroeton RR 1; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.   He was preceded in death by his father; Henry Drake; mother, Margaret Drake Lublin, and brothers, John Clarence and James Drake.  Visitation will be Monday, Sept. 20, from noon to 1 p.m. at Morse and Kleese Funeral Home Inc., 40 N. Center St., Canton.  The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. with Pastor Rose Benjamin officiating.  Interment will follow in Bradford County Memorial Park.  –Towanda Daily Review.

ANDREW LEWIS DRAPER, 61, on the evening of Saturday, June 4, 2005, Andrew Lewis Draper of Towanda died quietly at his residence after a brief illness.  He was 61 years of age.  Born in Troy on July 22, 1943, he was the son of the late Charles Lewis Draper and Edna (Stahle) Draper.  Andrew was one of God’s special people who, despite his infirmities and challenges, lived a full and happy life.  His cheerful smile and pleasant demeanor were uplifting to all who knew him, especially those who cared for him on a daily basis.  Andy is survived by his mother, Edna Draper of Troy, and a brother Darold Draper of Williamsport, as well as niece Edith Draper of Mansfield and several aunts, uncles and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his father, Charles L. Draper, sister Darla Draper and brother Charles Draper.  In accordance with the family’s wishes there will be no public calling hours.  A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, at the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa. with the Rev. Duane Taylor officiating.  Professional services have been entrusted to Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, Inc., 40 N. Center St., Canton, Pa.  –Towanda Daily Review.

Charles James DRAPER, 48, Wellsboro, PA died Wednesday, August 16, 2000 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro After a brief illness.  Born in Troy, PA on June 26, 1952, he was one of four children in the family of Charles Lewis and Edna (Stahle) Draper.  Charles was one of God’s special people who lived a full life despite his infirmities and challenges.  Charles is survived by his wife, the former Sally Kingsley, at home, daughter, Edith Edna Draper of Mansfield, PA; mother, Edna Draper of Troy, PA; brothers, Darold Draper of Williamsport, PA and Andrew Draper of Towanda, PA.  He was preceded in death by his father, Charles, and sister, Darla.  Services were held August 18 at the Morse & Kleese Funeral Home in canton with the Rev. Garry Zuber officiating and interment to be in Bradford County Memorial Park.

 

FRANK V. DRAPER, 91, formerly of Litchfield Township and Sayre, died at the Sharon Health Care Center of Dover Plains, N.Y Oct. 11, 2004.  Born Nov. 9, 1912, in Sayre, Frank was the son of William and Katherine Briggs Draper.  He was an employee of Ingersoll-Rand in Athens, retiring after 20 years of service.  He is survived by his wife, Mary, now living with her daughter in Amenia, N.Y.; his children and their spouses, Barbara and William Franks of Amenia, N.Y.; and F. Marlene and Larry Grace of Barton, N.Y.; and a son, Frank Draper Jr., of Hillsdale, Pa.; 14 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, 2 nieces and a nephew.  Family and friends may call from 2-4 p.m. Wednesday and from 7-9 p.m. at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral home, Inc. at 225 South Main St., Athens.  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. Anne Bey Canfield, pastor of the Waverly United Methodist Church officiating.  Burial will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  –Towanda Daily Review.

 

DRISCOLL –HELEN FRANCES CARMAN, 89, formerly a long time resident of Weed Hill Road, Luthers Mills, Burlington Township, Pa., passed away early Saturday morning, May 3, 2014 at home in Troy, Pa., surrounded by her loving family. Helen was born in North Towanda Township, Pa., on Jan. 1, 1925, a daughter of Thomas and Laura Corson Driscoll and in her youth attended St. Agnes School in Towanda. Helen was employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant at the Bradford County Manor in West Burlington Township for 18 years. She was later employed with the custodial department of GTE Sylvania in Towanda for several years and provided in-home care for various families in the area as well. Helen loved spending time with her family and will be fondly be remembered for her sense of humor. She also loved nature, especially bird watching, animals, flowers and gardening. Helen was a member of SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Towanda, the church Pastoral Out-Reach Committee and the Bradford County Republican Women. Surviving are her children Ralph Carman and wife Donna of North Towanda, Ronald Carman and wife Donna of Canton, John "Jack" Carman and Karen of Northumberland, Pa., Ann Marie Hodge and husband Wes of Rome Twp.; sisters Sylvia Hilfiger of Towanda, Mary Kelly and husband Jack of Apalachin, N.Y.; her sister-in-law Betty Driscoll, as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husbands Ralph Vanderpool — who was killed in action during World War II in 1945 and Donald Carman in 1975; a son Richard Carman in 2013 and a brother Thomas J. Driscoll in 1991. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. Recitation of the Rosary will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. A mass of Christian burial will be held Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at 10 a.m. at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Third Street, Towanda, Pa., with the Rev. Edward Michelini, pastor, as celebrant. Interment will follow in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa. The family suggests that contributions may be directed to the Bradford County Humane Society, P.O. Box 179, Ulster, PA; or to St. Agnes School, 102 Third St., Towanda, PA or to the National Down Syndrome Society, 666 Broadway, 8th Floor, New York, NY in Helen's memory. –Towanda Daily Review 5/5/ 2014

 

DRISCOLL –LINDA L. DRISCOLL HITT, 45 wife of Richard Hitt of Caledonia, N.Y. formerly of Towanda, died Monday, April 3, 1995 at her home following an extended illness.  Born June 21, 1949 in Elmira, N.Y. she was a daughter of Mary Swingle Driscoll and the late Charles E. Driscoll.  Linda was a 1967 graduate of Towanda High School and a 1989 graduate of Keystone Junior college, where she received her associate’s degree in business administration.  She later graduated from Wilkes University in 1992 where she received her bachelor’s degree in finance.  Mrs. Hitt was the former director of financial affairs for the Monroe Community College Association in Rochester, N.Y.  Linda was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Sayre.  Surviving are her husband, Richard Hitt; her mother, Mary Swingle Driscoll of Winter Haven, Fla.; a daughter, Carrie Richmond of Marion, N.Y.; a son, Richard Yeckel of Brighton, N.Y.; two granddaughters, Kaili Years and Brittany Kuhn; a brother and sister-in-law, James H. and Linda Driscoll of Fernandina Beach, Fla.; a sister and brother-in-law, Marilyn and J. Arthur Lukens of Winter Haven; two sisters, Nancy Kelly of Clyde, N.Y. and Kathleen Driscoll of Sayre; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was preceded in death by her father, Charles E. Driscoll on June 28, 1979.  The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 8, 1995 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral home, 217 York Ave., Towanda with the Rev. Matthew Richardson, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Sayre officiating.  The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday evening and one hour prior to the funeral service Saturday afternoon at the funeral home.  Interment will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  The family suggests that memorials may be directed to Camp Goodays, 1332 Pitts-Mendon Road, Mendon, N.Y. in Mrs. Hitt’s memory.  –Towanda Daily Review.

DUBERT –MARIAN A. WRIGHT, 91 of 601 Wells Ave., Athens died Friday, Nov. 10, 2000 at the Bradford County Manor.  Born Nov. 8, 1909 in Smithfield Township, she was the daughter of Walter and Marian Davis Dubert.  She graduated from the Mansfield Normal College and started her teaching career in the Smithfield area at a one-room school and then came to the Valley and taught in the Athens Area schools.  She was a 50-plus year member of the Athens United Methodist Church, the Wesleyan Bible Class and the United Methodist Women’s Association.  She was also a member of the Wysox Rebekah Lodge, Sayre Chapter #43 of the Order of the Eastern Star, Athens, where she was a past matron and Queen Fredericka Court, Elmira, N.Y. where she was a past officer.  She was past district deputy president of Rebekah and former district deputy grand matron of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter District 17.  She also belonged to the Ladies Library Club, Athens where she was former secretary, treasurer and president, and the state, county and national Retired Teachers Association with a life membership in each.  She was predeceased by her husband, Manley on Dec. 23, 1963.  She is survived by a niece, Joyce Dubert Everingham of Tucson, Ariz.; a niece and nephew, the Rev. Thelma and Burton Wright of Milan, Pa.; a niece, June Nichols of East Smithfield; a niece, Marie Wright of LeRaysville; and a great-nephew, Mark Everingham of Memphis, Tenn.  Family and friends may call Tuesday, Nov. 14 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 S. Main St., Athens.  Funeral and committal services will follow at the funeral home, Tuesday at 2 p.m. with her pastor the Rev. Donald Anderson officiating.  Burial will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  Memorial donations may be made to the Athens United Methodist Church, 118 S. Main St., Athens, PA or the Bradford County Manor, Activities Fund, RR3 Troy, Pa.  –Towanda Daily Review

DUERKESS –MRS. GAYNELL M. THOMAS, 66 of 289 Troy St., Canton died at the Divine Providence Hospital, Williamsport, Tuesday morning, Dec. 14, 1965.  She was the widow of Lazelle F. Thomas.  Mrs. Thomas was born in Shunk, Feb. 7, 1899.  She was a raiser of pedigree collie dogs.  She was a member of the North Central Chapter of the Pennsylvania State Archaeology Society, located in Williamsport and was also a member of the Minnequa Grange.  She is survived by two step-daughters, Mrs. Marjorie Coffman, Mrs. Marie Coffman, both of Hyattsville, Md.; several step-grandchildren; a nieces, Mrs. Ernestine Temple, Bath, N.Y.  Funeral services will be held at the Ralph T. Kleese Funeral Home, Center St., Canton on Thursday, Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. where the Rev. Maurice Edmund of the Shunk EUB Church will officiate.  Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  –Canton Independent Sentinel

DULL –ETHEL D. SOPER, 84 of Lehigh Avenue, Sayre, formerly of LeRaysville, died on Friday, Nov. 24 1995 at St. James Mercy Hospital in Hornell, N.Y.  Born on Dec. 17, 1910 in Colley Township, Sullivan County, she was the daughter of the late William and Violet Pond Dull.  On Oct. 29, 1992 she was preceded in death by her husband the late Herbert Soper.  Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Francis (Roberta) Rogers of Sayre; three sons and daughters-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph (Jenny) Soper of Hornell, Mr. And Mrs. Robert (Anneta) Soper of Wysox and Mr. and Mrs. Duane (Patricia) Soper of Kempton, Pa.; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Edward (Linda) Soper of Rome; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.  In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Edward Soper in January of 1991, and a sister, Anna Benjamin.  The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 1995 at 2 p.m. in the Kerr-McHenry Funeral Home, 106 Church St., Wyalusing, Pa.  Interment will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  Friends and family are invited to call on Monday, Nov. 27, 1995 at Kerr-McHenry Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  –Towanda Daily Review

 

ELEANOR G. DUNBAR, 79, of 22 Chestnut St., Athens, died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 1997, at her home.  Born Dec. 10, 1917, in Athens, she was the daughter of Linus A. and Mabel Crofut Dunbar.  She was a member of the Athens United Methodist Church for 33 years, a treasurer of the church for years and served on the Administrative Board.  She was also a member of the BPW.  She retired from the Farmers National Bank, Athens, as bookkeeper in 1982 after many years of faithful service.  She is survived by her sister, L. Pearl Parke of Sayre; a brother, Theodore Dunbar of Mechanicsburg, Pa.; several nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by a sister Mildred Bradley, in 1993.  Friends may call at the Lowery Funeral home, 225 South Main St., Athens, Pa. Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m.   Funeral and committal will follow there at 3 p.m. with her pastor, Rev. Donald Anderson, officiating.  Burial will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luther’s Mills, Pa.  Memorial Donations may be made to the Athens United Methodist Church, 118 South Main St., Athens, Pa.  –Towanda Daily Review

 

DUNBAR -GLADYS L. KINCH, 89, Troy RR 3, PA, died January 22, 2000 at Robert Packer Hospital Sayre, PA.  Born Sept. 12, 1910, in Canton Township, she was the daughter of Ray and Christine Meeker Dunbar.  She was a member of the West Burlington UM Church.  Surviving are a son, Ernest (Marlyn) Kinch, Montrose, PA; daughters, Rhoda VanZile and Dorothy (Kenneth) Ballard, all of Troy; daughter-in-law, Jean Kinch, Wetona; son-in-law, Graydon Scott, Mansfield; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a step-sister Vev (Babe) Wilcox, Geneva, NY.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Kinch, son, Leonard Kinch; daughter, Christine Scott; sister, Winifred Kunes; brother, William Dunbar; stepbrothers, Richard Ross and Lawrence Ross.  Funeral services were held at the Vickery Funeral Home, Troy, Jan. 25 with rev. Mark Brewer officiating.  Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, PA.  Memorial contributions may be made to the West Burlington United Methodist Church, c/o Audrey Schanbacher, RR 3, Troy, PA.  –Canton Independent Sentinel.

DUNBAR Gladys L. KINCH, 89, of Troy RR 3, PA died Saturday, January 22, 2000 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA.  She was born September 12, 1910 in Canton Township, a daughter of Ray and Christine Meeker Dunbar.  She was a member of the West Burlington United Methodist Church.  Gladys is survived by a son, Earnest (Marlyn) Kinch of Montrose, PA; daughters, Rhonda VanZile and Dorothy (Kenneth) Ballard, all of Troy, PA; a daughter-in-law, Jean Kinch of Wetona, PA; a son-in-law, Graydon Scott of Mansfield, PA; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; and stepsister, Eve (Babe) Wilcox of Geneva, NY.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Kinch; her son, Leonard Kinch; a daughter, Christine Scott; a sister, Winifred Kunes; a brother, William Dunbar and two stepbrothers, Richard Ross and Lawrence Ross.  Funeral services were held at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy on January 25 with the Rev. Mark Brower officiating and burial to be in Bradford County memorial Park in Luthers Mills.  Memorial contributions may be made to the West Burlington United Methodist Church, c/o Audrey Schanbacher, RR 3, Troy, PA 1947.   TGR

DUNBAR -  Harry E. (Pete) Dunbar (SRGP 37562), 69, of 10 Minnequa Ave. Canton, Pa. diedon Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at his home.  Harry was born on March 14, 1940 in Sayre, Pa., the son of the late Ralph and Evelyn WOOD Dunbar.  Harry enjoyed animals and loved to watch and feed wildlife.  He is survived by: his brother, Lloyd and Linda Dunbar of Columbia Crossroads, Pa.; sisters Joyce and Richard Pratt of Canton, Doris and Robert Sherman of Troy, and Harriett and Larry Raub of Troy; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Harry is predeceased by his parents, brothers Ralph Dunbar Jr., Thomas Dunbar, and Wayne Dunbar.  Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 7, in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luther Mills, Pa. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of the Blauvelt Funeral Home, 625 Broad St., Waverly, N.Y.  Daily Review 06 May, 2009.

DUNBAR –L. PEARL PARKE, 89, of 410 Madison St., Sayre, died Wednesday, July 22, 1998, at her home after an extended illness.  Born in Granville Township, Bradford County, Oct. 11, 1908, she was the daughter of Linus and Mabel Crofut Dunbar.  She graduated from Athens High School and attended Mansfield Normal College.  She married the late Warren S. Parke in 1934 and he predeceased her in 1977.  She volunteered to work in the cafeteria lunch program in the Athens school system when it first started and worked her way up to manager until she retired in 1960.  She was a member of the Athens United Methodist Church, Retired School Employees Assoc., and the Daughter of America.  She is survived by her sons, Richard A. Parke of Olean, N.Y., and Thomas Parke, at home; a daughter and son-in-law, Catherine and Thomas Hammon of Slippery Rock, Pa.; six grandchildren and one great-grandson; a brother, Theodore Dunbar of Mechanicsburg, Pa., several nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her sisters, Mildred Bradley and Eleanor Dunbar.  Friends and family may call Saturday at the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 South Main St., Athens, from 1-3 p.m.  Funeral and committal services will follow there at 3 p.m. with her pastor, Rev. Donald Anderson, officiating.  Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  Memorial donations may be made to the Athens United Methodist Church, 118 South Main St., Athens, Pa.  –Towanda Daily Review.

DUNBAR –LOIS ‘MARGARET’ DUNBAR COOLBAUGH, 87, widow of Marvin W. Coolbaugh, formerly of Pratt Avenue, Towanda, died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2005, at The Manor in West Burlington Township.  Born Feb. 6, 1917, in New Albany, she was the daughter of the late William B. and Jessie Caster Dunbar.  Margaret attended elementary school through fourth grade in New Albany and later moved with her family to the Valley area in 1927, where she graduated from Athens High School, Class of 1936.  Following graduation, Margaret became employed by the Robert Packer Hospital, in Sayre, and the Endicott-Johnson shoe factory in Owego, N.Y.  In 1939, Margaret moved to Towanda, where she was employed by the Berlinger Silk Mill in Towanda for two years.  In the 1940s, Margaret went to work for Sylvania Electric, which later became GTE Sylvania in Towanda, and continued her employment there for 27 years, retiring in 1973.  During the time Margaret met Marvin W. Coolbaugh, whom she married on July 14, 1951.  They resided at their home on Pratt Avenue in Towanda for many years.  She was preceded in death by her husband on July 5, 1983.  Margaret was a member of the Independent Baptist Church, Towanda.  She was active in mind and spirit and was very interested in world, state and community affairs.  She was a noted contributor to The Daily Review Letters to the Editor column over the years.  Her strong Christian faith in God and belief in the Bible gave her guidance and strength throughout her life.  Margaret enjoyed writing, composing poetry, photography, latchwork, quilting, crossword puzzles, reading, and discussing with others their similar or opposing views on various matters.  Surviving are a niece; five nephews; dear friends the Ronald Smith family – Frieda Smith, Ronald Smith Jr. and James Smith, and Laurie Potter and the Robert Potter family.  In addition to her husband, Marvin W. Coolbaugh, she was preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers, William B. and Lewis J. Dunbar.  A graveside funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2005, at Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, with Pastor Donn Hauser of the Independent Baptist Church, Towanda, officiating.  There are no calling hours.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda.  –Towanda Daily Review.

DUNBAR -MARGARET 'PEG' DUNBAR BILLINGSLEY passed away July 19, 2019, a resident of the Bradford County Manor. Born June 6, 1919 on Armenia Mountain, she was the youngest child of Homer and Elizabeth Hawthorne Dunbar. Peg married Emerson “Bill” Billingsley on Nov. 12, 1942 in Lewiston, Idaho near his WWII Army Air Corps base. Prior to their marriage she worked at Eclipse in Elmira, New York, doing defense work. When Cpt. Billingsley left the Air Corps, they returned to Bradford County. In 1945 they purchased a home and business in East Smithfield, living there until becoming permanent residents on Armenia Mountain in 1969. They retired in 1979, spending the following years traveling, alone or with camping groups, until Bill’s death in 1987. Peg was a life member of the Rebekahs, first in East Troy and later In Wysox, founding member of East Smithfield VFW Auxiliary, and charter member of the Olde Covert Church. She served as Armenia Township secretary-treasurer for many years. Peg is survived by sister-in-law, Martha Cummings, Deland, Florida; nieces and nephews, include Audrey Sanford and Carol Cravener, Erie, Mary Jean (Ron) Ayres, Clark Dunbar, Marcene Billingsley and Richard Billingsley, Troy, Donna Smith, Phillipi West Virginia; Lynell Anderson, Canton; Tom (Edie) Billingsley, Elmira New York, Lois{Dorsey) Christopher, Newmanstown, Vicki (Dave) Bennett, Macungie; and numerous others including great and great-great nephews and nieces across the United States. Interment is at Bradford County Memorial Park beside her beloved husband, Bill. A memorial service is planned for 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 at the Olde Covert Church, with a luncheon to follow. The Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. Troy, has been trusted with the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to Western Alliance EMS, Box 13, Troy, PA or Bradford County Humane Society, Ulster PA. -Towanda Daily Review 9/15/2019

THOMAS M. DUNBAR (SRGP 37558)
 Thomas M. Dunbar, 61, of Granville Summit RR 1, PA, died Wednesday, December 29, 1993 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. He was born October 21, 1932 in Troy, PA, a son of Ralph and Evelyn Wood Dunbar. Mr. Dunbar was employed with Paper Magic Co. in Troy and was a veteran of the Korean conflict. Mr. Dunbar is survived by his wife May Dunbar; son, Lloyd Dunbar; sisters and brothers-in-law, Joyce and Richard Pratt of Troy RR 2, Doris and Robert Sherman of Columbia Cross Roads RR 3 and Harriett and Larry Raub of Troy RR 1; brothers and sisters-in-law, Wayne and Evelyn Dunbar of Millsboro, DE, Harry (Pete) Dunbar of Troy and Lloyd Dunbar of Troy; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Ralph Dunbar, in 1969; his mother, Evelyn, in 1976 and a brother, Ralph Jr. in 1953. Funeral services were held at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy on December 31 with the Rev. George W. Ogden Jr. officiating and burial to be in Bradford County Memorial Park. Memorials may be directed to the Troy Ambulance Association, PO Box 13, Troy, PA 16947. (TGR, Thursday, January 6, 1994)

 

ALAN K. DUNHAM, 38, of Troy RD 3 died Monday December 12, 1988 at home. He was born April 28, 1950 in Towanda, PA, the son of John David and Wanda Vargason Dunham. He was a member of the Wetona United Methodist Church and a graduate of S.R.U. High School. Mr. Dunham was an avid sportsman and he was formerly employed with Remington Rand of Elmira, NY. He is survived by his parents, John David and Wanda Vargason Dunham; a brother, Charles Dunham of Wellsburg, NY; two sisters, Crystal Parks of Rome; Mrs. James (Kay) Kelly of Wellsburg, NY; four nephews, Mike Dunham, Michael Parks, Patricia Kelly, Jamie Kelly; a niece, Lisa Dunham; several aunts and uncles. Friends are invited to call at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy from Vickery Funeral Home in Troy from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday with the funeral to follow at the conclusion of calling hours at 11 a.m. with the Rev. David Watkins officiating. Burial in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills. Memorials may be directed to the American heart Association. –Towanda Daily Review

 

DUNHAM David Dunham

86, of Mount Pisgah, Pa., died on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of the late Wanda (Vargason) Dunham who died on May 16, 1995. The couple married Dec. 5, 1946 and had 48 happy years together.  Family and friends are welcome to call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 9, 2011 at the Gerald W. Vickery Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. 1093 West Main Street, Troy, Pa. The graveside committal service to honor Dave's life will be held at 1:45 p.m. on Friday Sept. 9 at Bradford County Memorial Park in Luther's Mills, Pa. with his grandson, Pastor Patrick Kelly, officiating. Military honors will be given by the Towanda American Legion Honor Guard.  David was born on July 6, 1925 in New Albany, Pa., son of the late Charles and Mary (Campbell) Dunham. He was a graduate of New Albany High, class of 1943, and was a drill sergeant for the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. After his service to his country, David went to work as a machinist for Remington Rand and later became a power plant supervisor for Dupont before retiring in 1992. He was a member of the East Smithfield VFW Post No. 7378. David was an avid outdoorsman; he enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, and running his coonhounds, beagles, and foxhounds. He also enjoyed gardening and spending time with family and friends outdoors.  David is survived by his children, Charles M. (Nancy) Dunham, Crystal A. Parks, and Kay S. (James) Kelly, all of Mount Pisgah; his grandchildren, J. Michael (Jill) Dunham, Lisa Dunham, Michael D. (Jennifer) Parks, Patrick J. (Angela) Kelly, James D. (Jessica) Kelly, and Jordan A. Kelly; his great grandchildren, Megan Dunham, Ethan Dunham, W. Lucille Parks, Alexandria Parks, and Cooper Paul Kelly; his sister, Mary Jane (Ned) Peachey of North Carolina, and several nieces and nephews.  David was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Wanda, his son Alan Dunham, his brothers: Daniel, Charles, James, and Robert Dunham, and his sister Louise Stanley.  Memorial contributions may be made in David's memory to Guthrie Hospice, 421 Tomahawk Rd., Towanda, PA 18848.  Towanda Daily Review – September 8, 2011

 

DUNKLEBERGER Ermin (Short) (SRGP 24415)
Age 82, of Mansfield, PA, died September 1, 2007 at Broad Acres Nursing Home. He was born October 30, 1924 in Balls Mills, PA, the son of Trevette and Mary Elizabeth Brucklacher Dunkleberger. Short was a retired farmer, and also worked at Mansfield University and Wal-Mart. He was a member of the Roseville United Methodist Church, Friendship Lodge #247 F&AM, and the Coudersport Consistory. Short is survived by his wife of 16 years, the former Shirley Loud; two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Patricia, Thomas and Linda, all of Mansfield, PA; four stepchildren, John Whittaker of Rochester, NY, Laurie Swartz and Sandy Colegrove, both of Mansfield, PA, Tina Kendall of Beaver Dams, NY; a sister-in-law, Myrtle Dunkleberger of Millerton, PA; a stepsister, Beatrice Mae Seymour of Odessa, NY; three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and five stepgrandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, Irene Gertrude Thomas Dunkleberger; and his brother, Harris. Friends are invited to call at the Gary W. Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA, Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday, 11 a.m. to noon. Friendship Lodge #247 F&AM will conduct services Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. Funeral services will follow there Wednesday at noon. Burial in Bradford County Memorial Park. Family will provide flowers. Memorial contributions in Short's memory may be made to the Roseville United Methodist Church, c/o Roger York, 446 Pumpkin Hill Road, Mansfield, PA, or the Mansfield Ambulance Association, 381 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA 16933.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 9/3/2007.

HARRIS A. DUNKLEBERGER
Age 62, of Millerton, RD 2, Friday, September 28, 1984 at his home. Friends are invited to call at the Kuhl funeral Home, Mansfield, Sunday 6 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Monday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Win Green officiating. Burial Bradford County Memorial Park. Masonic memorial services will be held Sunday at 8:30 at the funeral home by Friendship Lodge. The family will furnish flowers. Those who wish may make contributions to the United Methodist Church of Roseville. Survived by wife, Myrtle Hewitt Dunkleberger; mother, Mrs. Mary Dunkleberger of Millerton RD 2; one daughter Mrs. Kenneth (Kay)Robertson of Olean, NY; one son Dale of Mansfield; one brother Ermin of Millerton; one sister Mrs. Beatrice Seymour of Horseheads; five grandchildren Ann, Mike Todd Robertson of Olean and Nisa and Jamie Dunkleberger of Mansfield; several nieces and nephews. He was employed by Ralph’s Service Center; retired farmer of 33 years; supervisor of Rutland Township for 20 years; member of Friendship Lodge #247 F & AM of Mansfield; attended the Rosevile United Methodist Church. He was born August 6, 1922 in Williamsport the son of Ted and Mary Brucklacher Dunkleberger.

AMBROSE D. DUNN, 77 OF 39 Third St., Towanda died Saturday morning April 22, 1989 at his home. Mr. Dunn was born June 29, 1911 in Overshot, Towanda Township, the son of James E. and Mary Lynch Dunn. Ambrose attended St Agnes School and the Towanda High School. He was employed by Rossi’s Bakery in Elmira for several years and was an emloyee of Sylvania Electric in Towanda. Following World War II, Ambrose and his brother, James “Nip” Dunn formed and operated the Dunn Brothers Supply Company in Towanda until their retirement in 1974. He was known as “Brose” by his many friends throughout the area. He was a member of SS Peter and Paul Church, Towanda, Elks Lodge No. 2191, Quarry Glen Club and was an honorary member of the Wheel Inn Club. Surviving are his wife, Mary Ennis Dunn at home: three sons: Thomas D. Dunn of Highland, NY; Richard H. Dunn of Towanda and Jay David Dunn of Grand Island, NY; a sister, Mrs. Helen Dunn Kremer of Towanda; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by three brothers: Edward Dunn of Sayre in 1982, Thomas Dunn of Rochester, NY in 1983 and James Dunn of Towanda in 1986. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 10 a.m. at SS. Peter and Paul Church, Towanda. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Monday from7-9 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. A Scripture reading will be held Monday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home followed by the Towanda Elks Lodge No. 2191 service at 7:30 p.m. The family suggests that memorials be directed to the charity or organization of one’s own choice in Mr. Dunn’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review

 

DUNN Audrey SWAIN, 71, of LeRoy, PA died Tuesday, July 4, 1995 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.  Born September 15, 1923 in West Burlington, PA, she was daughter of the late clay and Harriet Shaylor Dunn.  Audrey was employed by the former Canford Manufacturing Corp, in Canton Until her retirement in 1985.  In earlier years she attended the former LeRoy Church of Christ and was a member of the Open Hand Grange No. 153 in LeRoy.  Surviving are her husband of 36 years, Charles W. Swain at home; daughters and sons-in-law, Norma and Max Simcoe of Troy, PA, Cleone and Ronald Vanderpool of Towanda, PA, Nancy and Larry Bassett of Granville Summit, PA and Mary and Terry Oliver of Lebanon, PA; a daughter, Susan Swain of Troy; sons and daughters-in-law, Claude “Butch” and Sondra May of Idaho, Clay and Darlene May of Chenango Forks, NY and Charles “Pete” and Cinda Swain of east Canton, Pa; a son steve May of Maryland; 17 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; three sisters and five brothers; mother-in-lwa, Mary A. Swain of Troy; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was preceded in death by her first husband, Newton May and a sister. jFuneral services were held at the Springbrook Funeral Home in canton on July 7 with the Rev. Allen Hulslander and the Rev. Kermit Shrawder officiating.  Interment is to be in Bradford County memorial Park in Luthers Mills.  Memorials may be directed to the American Lung Association of Northeast Pennsylvania, 302 N. Main Ave., Scranton, PA 18508 or to LeRoy’s Open Hand Grange No. 153, c/o Wilma Morgan, 9 Fassett St., Canton, PA 17724 in Mrs. Swain’s memory.

DUNN –BERYL (DUNN) WILBUR, 85, longtime resident of Troy, PA, died January 4, 2004, at her daughter’s home in Canton.  Born on September 11, 1918, in Powell, PA she was a daughter of the late John Fay and Gretchen (Cranmer) Dunn.  She graduated from Towanda High School with the class of 1936 and in 1938 graduated from Elmira Business Institute.  Her favorite pastime was dancing.  How wonderful it happened that while at a community dance she met Harry Wilbur, her future husband and love of her life.  Married in Ulster on June 28, 1941, they were blessed with 24 years together and raised four children.  Her beloved Harry died in 1965.  Throughout life she was happiest when busy helping others.  She enjoyed working with the area’s youth at Troy Junior High School as the Administrator’s Secretary for many years until retiring.  In earlier years she worked at Carson’s finance in Troy and the Bradford County Commissioner’s office in Towanda.  Mrs. Wilbur was also very active in her community.  Her memberships included the East Troy United Methodist Church, Bradford County Republican Women, Women of the Moose Canton Lodge No. 981 and The Mountain Laurel Camping Club.  As a member of the Troy Women’s Bowling Association she was honored with the Mary Slattery Bowling Award for good sportsmanship and was inducted into their Hall of Fame.  She was also a loyal fan of the Atlanta Braves.  Surviving are her children; Kathie and Larry Fleming, Granville Summit, Linda and Ken McCauley, Canton, Calvin Wilbur, Elmira Heights; son-in-law, Walt Kent, Troy; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren; a brother and sister; Donald (Lillian) Dunn; Alta (Walter) Harris, Powell; sister-in-law, Pauline (Theodore) Calkins, Troy; several nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends and a loving companion “Jagger”.  In addition to her husband Harry, Mrs. Wilber was predeceased by a daughter, Jean Kent; brothers, John, Lyle, Harold and Gerald Dunn; and a special friend, Ted McKerrow.  Her family invited friends to call 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 7th at the Pepper Funeral home, Springbrook Drive, Canton.  Funeral services will be Thursday, January 8, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. David B. Morris officiating.  Burial will follow in Bradford Co. Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  In lieu of flowers those who wish may direct memorial in Mrs. Wilbur’s name to the Guthrie Hospice, RR1 Box 154, Towanda PA or the East Troy United Methodist Church, c/o RR3 Box 2, Troy, PA.  –Canton Independent Sentinel.

CLAY V. DUNN JR, 74, of 228 Center St., Athens, formerly of Towanda, died Saturday, Aug. 4, 2001 at the Robert Packer Hospital, in Sayre.  Born July 22, 1927, in Sylvania, he was a son of the late Clay V. and Harriet Shaylor Dunn Sr..  Clay attended Troy High School and later served in the U.S. Army during World War II.  Following his return home from the military hew was employed in construction at the Sylvania Plant in Towanda.  On May 29, 1947, he married the former Ellen Potter in Towanda.  He was later employed by Kennedy Valve in Elmira, N.Y., for 38 years until his retirement.  Clay was a life member of the Skiff-Bower VFW Post No. 1536, Sayre.  He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and gardening.  Surviving are; his wife of 54 years, Ellen Potter Dunn, at home; his children, Linda Carman, Joan Zenewicz, Brenda Wilson and her husband, Dave Wilson, Peggy Mosier and her husband, Mickey Mosier, Sherry Warburton and her husband, Alan Warburton, Donnie Dunn and his wife, Debra Dunn, Barbara Westover and her husband Jim Westover, Cindy Hoffman and her husband, Joe Hoffman, Rick Dunn and his wife Ann Dunn, Dawn Bachel Mitchell, Donna Dunn and Pam Orshaw and her husband, Mark Orshaw; 21 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Carl L. and Joyce Dunn of Clarksville, Tenn.; a sister and brother-in-law; Phyllis M. and Edward Burnside of Towanda; a brother-in-law; Donald Leighton of Powell; three sisters-in-law; Helen Dunn of Monroeton RR 1 and Della Dunn and Judy Dunn, both of Florida; a special brother-in-law and sister-in-law; Francis and Margaret Potter of Towanda; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was preceded in death by a son, David C. Dunn; a grandson Mickey Mosier; a son-in-law, Ray Zenewicz; four sisters, Dorothy Kelly, Audrey Swain, Marjorie Leighton and Thelma Kipling; and three brothers, Robert C. Dunn, Warren K. Dunn and Jack D. Dunn.  The family will receive friends Monday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Alteri Funeral Home, 314 Desmond St., Sayre.  The funeral service will be held Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2001, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Donn Hauser of the Independent Baptist Church, Towanda, officiating.  Interment will follow in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, with Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 according full military honors.  The family suggests that memorial donations may be directed to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Central Pennsylvania Chapter, 800 Corporate Circle No. 100, Harrisburg, Pa. or to the American Heart Association, 1704 Warren Ave., Williamsport, Pa. in Mr. Dunn’s memory.  –Towanda Daily Review.

JAMES J. ‘NIP’ DUNN, SR., 73, of 304 Bridge St., Towanda died at his home early Friday morning, December 26, 1986. Born Jan. 14, 1913 in Overshot a son of James E. and Mary Lynch Dunn. Nip graduated from Towanda High School, Class of 1931. He was a member of the Towanda High school championship football team of 1930 and was president of his senior class. Following graduation, Nip was employed in a U.S. government project in Virginia, repairing and restoring farm buildings. After his return to Towanda he continued in construction work until his enlistment in the Army. He was a veteran of WW II, having enlisted on August 30, 1942. He served with the 460^th Fighter Squadron in the Pacific Theater being discharged on Oct. 30, 1945. Following his discharge, Nip and his brother Ambrose D. Dunn formed and operated the Dun Brothers Supply Co. in Towanda until their retirement in 1974. He was a member of the Sts. Peter and Paul Church and an honorary member of the Knights of Columbus, Fourth degree, Towanda Council 3915 and a charter member of the Towanda Elks Lodge 2191. Other memberships included the Towanda American Legion Post 42, Towanda Post VFW Beirne-Webster Post 1568, Fraternal Order of the Eagles 1367, the Towanda Gun Club and the Towanda Country. He was an avid golfer and also enjoyed hunting. Survivors include his wife, Jill Dunn; two sons, James J. Dunn Jr., Towanda and Edward Dunn, Cortland, NY; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Robert (Lucie) J. Krause, Cleveland Ohio: two granddaughters, Mary Elizabeth Dunn, Towanda and Jennifer Dunn, Towanda RD 1; a brother, Ambrose D. Dunn, Towanda; a sister, Mrs. Edwin (Helen) Kremer, Towanda and also several nephews. Nip was predeceased by two brothers: Edward Dunn in 1982 and Thomas Dunn in 1983. The funeral and committal service will be held Monday at 10:30 a.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 218 York Ave., Towanda with Rev. Robert J. Brague officiating. Interment will be in the Gate of Heaven, Bradford County Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 2-4 p.m. The Towanda Elks Lodge will hold services at the funeral home Sunday at 1:45 p.m. A Scripture reading will be held there at 2 p.m. The family requests that memorial be directed to a charity of one’s own choice. –Towanda Daily Review

DUNN - Joan Elizabeth Zenewicz, 58, of Ash Street, Monroeton, Pa., died Saturday, May 3, 2008, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa. Born April 1, 1950 in Towanda, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Clay V. Dunn Jr. and Ellen Potter Dunn. Joan was a graduate of Towanda Area High School Class of 1968. After graduating from high school, Joan became employed by GTE Sylvania now OSRAM Sylvania in Towanda and remained there until the time of her passing. Joan served as manager of the Bradford-Sullivan Special Olympics for over 10 years. She also served as co-leader for Brownies Troop No 604 in Monroeton, Pa. Joan was a former participant in the Transplant Olympics in Florida and Ohio. An avid bowler for many years, she was a member of the Junior Bowling Association at Starlite Lanes in North Towanda. She was a member of the AM Vets Ladies Auxiliary and the Bridge Street Hill Rod and Gun Club.
She is survived by: her children, Rayla Middendorf and her husband Michael Middendorf of Rome, Pa., Torrie Zenewicz and her friend Godfrey Heath of Monroeton, Pa., Raymond Zenewicz Jr. of Waynesboro, Pa.; grandchildren, Laci Green, Zackary Green, Cassie Rae Swackhammer, Reilly Zenewicz, Kyleigh Zenewicz and Zyan Zenewicz; sisters, Linda Carman, Peggy Mosier and her husband Mickey Mosier, Sherry Warburton, Barbara Westover and her husband Jim Westover, Cindy Hoffman and her husband Joe Hoffman, Dawn Mitchell and her husband Mitch Mitchell, Donna Dunn and her husband Harry Wandell, Pam Orshaw and her husband Mark Orshaw; brothers, Donnie Dunn, Rick Dunn and his wife Ann Dunn, brothers-in-law and Sisters-in-law, John and Cheryl Zenewicz, Joe and Linda Zenewicz, Tom and Barb Zenewicz; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Raymond S. Zenewicz Sr. on July 7, 2001; father, Clay V. Dunn Jr. on Aug. 4, 2001; mother, Ellen Dunn on March 20, 2004; brother, David Dunn; sister, Brenda Wilson; and brother-in-law, Stanley Zenewicz.  The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday evening, at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa. The family requests that memorial contributions be directed to the Bradford-Sullivan Special Olympics, PO Box 243, Monroeton, Pa. 18832, in Joan E. Zenewicz's memory. - Towanda Daily Review, 5 May 2008

KENNETH C. DUNN, 82, formerly of Monroeton and the Tioga Nursing Home, Waverly, died late Monday evening, Dec. 2, 1991, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.  Born March 24, 1909, in Sayre, he was a son of the late Henry William and Susan Dunn.  Mr. Dunn owned and operated his dairy farm at Mountain Lake for 10 years and was later employed as a heavy equipment operator for Nate Benjamin in Towanda.  He is survived by a son, Donald L. Abrams, Lockwood, N.Y.; three grandchildren; a great-grandson; a very close friend Eleanor Abrams of Lockwood, several nieces, nephews and cousins.  A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 at the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, with Rev. Larry Lutz, pastor of the North Towanda United Methodist Church, officiating.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda.  There will be no calling hours.  –Towanda Daily Review.

DUNN Nancy R. BASSETT, 50, of Granville Summit, RR 1 (LeRoy Township, Pa, died Friday, April 11, 1997 at the Hershey medical Center following a brief and unexpected illness.  Nancy was born April 10, 1947 in LeRoy, PA, the daughter of the late Newton May and Audrey Dunn Swain.  Nancy was resided in LeRoy most of her life.  She was a member of the former LeRoy Church of Christ.  She was an avid member and a member of the women’s Bowling League in Troy.  Surviving are her husband of 32 years, Larry; sons and daughters-in-law, David W. and Patty Bassett of Millerton, PA; Todd A. and Carrie Bassett of Canton; four grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law, Norma and Max Simcoe of Burlington, PA, Cleone and Ronald Vanderpool of Luthers Mills, PA, Mary and Terri Oliver of Lebanon, PA; a sister, Susan Swain of Troy; brothers and sister-in-law, Claude (Butch) and Sondra May of Idaho Falls, ID, Clay and Darlene May of Chenango Forks, NY, Charles (Pete) and Cinda Swain of Granville Summit; a brother, Steve May and Forest Hill, MD; a mother-in-law, Marletta Bassett of Canton; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.  Funeral services were held at the Pepper Funeral Home in Canton on April 15 with the Rev. Duane Taylor, Pastor of the North Union Church of Christ, officiating and interment to follow in Bradford County Memorial Park.  Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society, Bradford Unit, 413 S. Main St., Athens, PA 18810 in Mrs. Bassett’s memory.

DUNN Richard H. "Dick" Dunn
71, of RR 2 New Albany, formerly of Towanda, Pa., died
Thursday, Aug. 19, 2010 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa.  "Dick" as he was known by his family and friends was born in Altoona, Pa., on Feb. 5, 1939, a son of the late Ambrose D. Dunn and Mary Ennis Dunn. He was a graduate of Towanda High School and Mansfield University. On July 2, 1960 he married the former Theresa McDonald at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Towanda. In early years, Dick taught school in Smethport, Pa., and at the Northeast Bradford School. He was subsequently employed by GTE Sylvania in Towanda for 30 years and following his retirement was employed by Hoffman New Yorker in Dushore, Pa. for 6 years.  Dick was a communicant of SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church where he formerly served as a Eucharistic Minister. He is survived by: his wife, Theresa McDonald Dunn with whom he celebrated 50 years of marriage in July 2010; children, Marie Dunn of Colorado Springs, Colo., Dr. Joseph Dunn and his wife Colleen of Bangkok, Thailand; grandsons, John Francis Dunn, James Patrick Dunn and his wife Nikki, David Michael Dunn, Sean Michael Dunn; brothers, Thomas D. Dunn and Janet Jagger of Wyalusing, Pa., J. David "Yogi" Dunn and his wife Trish of Buffalo, N.Y.; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, John J. and Nancy McDonald of Towanda; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Patricia Rodenbach of Towanda, Pa., Jeanette and Donald Broad of Overton, Pa.; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his son, James Richard Dunn on Aug. 7, 2005, mother, Mary Ennis Dunn on July 21, 2000, father, Ambrose Dunn, on April 22, 1989 and brother-in-law, Richard Rodenbach. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday, Aug. 23, 2010 at 10 a.m. at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Third St. Towanda, Pa. Interment will follow in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa.  The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the charity or organization of one's choice in Richard H. Dunn's memory. - Towanda Daily Review, August 21, 2010

WARREN K. DUNN, age 73, of Monroeton RR 1 died Friday evening, Oct. 15, 1999, at the Robert Packer Hospital, in Sayre.  Born Dec. 6, 1925, in Troy, he was a son of the late Clay V. and Harriet Shaylor Dunn.  Warren attended Troy High School and was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater.  On May 5, 1951, he married the former Helen Updegraff at the Powell United Methodist Church.  Warren was employed by Sylvania Electric in Towanda for 37 years, retiring in 1986.  Warren was a member of the Powell United Methodist Church; Towanda American Legion, Post No. 42; The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge No. 2191, Towanda; The French Choppers and the FCRV.  Surviving are his wife of 48 years; Helen Dunn, at home; a son and daughter-in-law; Larry D. and Martha Dunn of Towanda; a daughter and her fiancé; Teresa A. Dunn and Matthew Slocum of Pittsburgh; a daughter and her close friend; Susan D. Dunn and Tracy Allen of Wysox; a grandson, Eric Dunn of Towanda; a granddaughter; Heather Dunn of Towanda; brothers and sisters-in-law; Clay V. and Ellen Dunn Jr. of Athens, Jack D. and Della Dunn of Florida, and Carl L. and Joyce Dunn of Tennessee; a sister and brother-in-law; Phyllis M. and Edward Burnside of Towanda; a sister; Thelma S. Kipling of Towanda; a brother-in-law; Donald Leighton of Powell; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by sisters Dorothy Kelly, Audrey Swain, and Marjorie Leighton and by a brother, Robert C. Dunn.  The family will receive friends Monday evening from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda.  Towanda Elks Lodge No. 2191 will hold a memorial service Monday evening at 6:45 p.m. at the funeral home.  The funeral service will be held Tuesday, Oct. 19, 19999, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Allen Hulslander officiating.  Interment will follow in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, with Towanda area veterans according full military honors.  The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Powell United Methodist Church in care of Todd Bacon, RR 3, Box 277 Towanda, Pa. in Mr. Dunn’s memory.  –Towanda Daily Review.

DURFEE - BURNEST L. HOFFMAN
 Burnest L. Hoffman, 89, Mansfield, PA, formerly of Sylvania, died Monday, January 3, 1994, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, after a short illness. She was born in Benton Center, NY, on September 2, 1904, to the late L.G. and Anna Pressler Durfee. She was a lifetime member of the Sylania Presbyterian Church. She was a 66-year member of the Sylvania Silver Link Rebekah Lodge and the East Troy Golden Star Rebekah Lodge. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Richard Dale and Marilyn Hoffman of Tonawanda, NY; daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Robert Wilson of Mansfield, with whom she resided; five grandchildren, Michael Wilson, Mark Wilson, Kathy Webster, Tammy Calkins and Christine Batterson; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Leonard L. Hoffman, July 30, 1987. Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral Home, Troy, on Wednesday from 7 to 9 pm. The funeral will be held January 6 at 2 pm at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy with the Rev. George Ogden officiating and burial will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park. Memorials may be directed to the Sylvania Presbyterian Church, Sylvania, PA 16945. (TGR, Thursday, January 6, 1994)

Thomas J. DURKIN Sr., 75, Towanda
12/05/2001 Towanda Daily Review
Thomas J. Durkin Sr., 75, of 600 Ann St., Towanda, Pa, died Tuesday morning, Dec. 4, 2001, at Memorial Hospital, Towanda. He was born June 8, 1926, in Sugar Notch, Luzerne County, a son of the late Thomas and Leona Cummings Durkin. Tom was a graduate of Sugar Notch High School. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Navy. On Aug. 28, 1954, Tom married the former Janice Travis in SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Towanda He was employed by GTE-Sylvania for 35 years, until he retired in 1991. Tom was a member of SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Towanda; Knights of Columbus, Towanda Council; American Legion Post No. 42, Towanda; Beirne-Webster VFW Post No. 1568; and the Towanda Country Club. He enjoyed golfing, gardening, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Janice Durkin at home; son and daughter-in-law, Thomas J. Jr. and Rose Ellen Durkin, Damascus, Md.; three grandchildren, Sean, Laura, and Lindsay Durkin of Damascus, Md.; brother and sister-in-law, John and Molly Durkin of Bricktown, N.J.; sister, Leona Flannery of Wilkes-Barre; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Frances and P.J. Nialetz of Wilkes-Barre and Margaret Mary and Walter Johnson of Guilford, Conn.; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Third Street, Towanda, with the Rev. Ronald Hughes as celebrant. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, with American Legion Post No. 42, Towanda, according full military honors. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. A vigil prayer service will be held this evening at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter, 2401 Pennsylvania Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. 19130 in Mr. Durkin's memory

DYKE -MYRTLE E. DYKE RICE, 98, of Athens, PA passed away Wednesday evening, February 12, 2020 at the Athens Health Care Center. Myrtle was born in Mansfield, Pa. on September 29, 1921 the daughter of Clayton Dyke and Stella Cleveland Dyke. She was a graduate of Mansfield High School with the Class of 1939. On June 14, 1941, Myrtle married Ivan Rice in Mansfield, Pa. In early years, Myrtle was employed by Corning Glass in Wellsboro, and was subsequently employed as a physician’s aide with the Guthrie Clinic in Sayre for 20 years. She was a member of the Valley United Presbyterian Church. Myrtle enjoyed sewing crocheting and bird watching. She is survived by her sons-in-law: Bruce Smith of Rochester, N.Y.; and Ralph Langford of Idaho; grandchildren: Tara Doland (Casey), Scott and Tabitha Smith, Shawn Langford and Jeff Langford; great-grandchildren: Natalia Langford, Evelyn Langford, Emma Smith, Peter Smith, Emma Smith, and Addyson Doland; sister-in-law, June Dyke of Millerton, Pa.; very good friend, Sue Port of Sayre; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, Myrtle was predeceased by her husband, Ivan Rice in 1973; daughters, Doris Langford in 1998, Carol Rice Smith in 2010; siblings: Marjorie Shutter, Dorotha Burgett, Bertha Spencer, Lorretta Burley, Lettie Whitney, Bernice Stone, Sandford Dyke and Clayton Dyke. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 11 a.m. at the Alteri-Bowen Funeral Home 314 Desmond St. Sayre, Pa. Interment will be at a later date in Bradford County Memorial Park, Burlington Township, Pa. The family suggests that contributions may be directed to a charity or organization of one’s choice in memory of Myrtle E. Dyke Rice. -Sayre Morning Times 2/15/2020

Paul Peter DZIUBA, age 67, [SRGP 85217] died unexpectedly on Monday, March 30, 1998 at Soldiers and sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, Pa.  he was born May 18, 1930 in Laceyville, PA, a son of the late Peter and Katheryn (Rebisz) Dziuba.  Paul was a graduate of Laceyville School and was the owner of Dziuba House and Building Movers for 35 years.  He was an active member of the International Association of Structural Movers.  Paul is survived by his wife of 44 years, Carol (Hutchins) Dziuba; son, Steven (Glorianne) Dziuba of Mansfield, PA; daughters, Debra (Ron) Ginther of Nyack, NY, Doreen (Edward) Flaherty of Tunkhannock, PA, Diana (David) Wells of Mobile, AL;  10 grandchildren; sisters, Sophia (Howard) Hill of Buffalo, NY, Mry Learn of Stevensville, PA, Frances (Lenord) Krol of Clarence, NY, Barbara (Robert) Misleavy of Tunkhannock, PA; brothers, John (Florence) Dziuba of Williamsville, NY, Benjamin (Louanne) Dziuba, Felix Dziuba of Laceyville, PA; several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by brothers, Andrew Dziuba and Francis Dziuba.  Funeral services were held at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy on April 3 with the rev. Kenneth Marple, Pastor of the Austinville Union Church, officiating and interment to be in Bradford County memorial Park, Luthers Mills, PA.   Troy Gazette Register