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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HADLOCK –DOROTHY L. FORMAN, 84, of Long Pond, formally of Athens, PA passed away on Monday, February 13, 2017 at Robert Packer Hospital following an extended illness. She was born on March 1, 1932 in Athens, PA the daughter of the late John and Ethel (Goodale) Hadlock. Dorothy loved spending time with her family, especially her grandkids and great grandkids. She was always looking out for others. She loved shopping and enjoyed going to the Pocono Lake Senior Center. Dorothy worked at the Bonnie Hotel. She was preceded in death by brothers, John and twin brother Donald, and aunt Lavica Hoffman. Dorothy is survived by her husband of 65 years, George at home, children George Forman, Jr. of Wilkes-Barre, PA, Robert Forman of Tannersville, PA, Stephen Forman, Sr. of Athens, PA, Donald and Joan Forman, Sr. of Greenville, SC, Kim and Sean Boas of Long Pond, PA, Kenneth Forman of Athens, PA, and Scott Forman of Las Vega, NV, grandchildren, Debra Forman, Robert Forman, Jr., Harley Forman, Stephen Forman, Jr., Kenni Jo Wylie, Karen Forman, Kim Forman, Donald Forman, Jr., Tassie Moorman, Daniel Jarusik, Traci Bucksbee, Amy Jarusik, Jaremy Edwards, Terri Velazquez, Jerry Smith, and Samantha Boas, 40 great-grandchildren, sisters: Lillian Cron and Mary Funk, brothers William Hadlock, Harry Hadlock, and Arthur Hadlock, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Friends and family may call on Thursday, February 16, 2017 from 10am-12pm at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA. Funeral services will follow at the funeral home at 12pm with the Rev. Ron Hadlock officiating. Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, PA. Memorial donations may be made to: Ron Hadlock, Living Faith Ministries, 351 Fulton Street, So. Waverly, PA in Dorothy’s memory. –Funeral home obit contributed by Carol Brotzman

 

HAFLETT - LAURA H. McKERNAN
Laura Haflett McKernan, 80, of Luthers Mills, Towanda RD 3, died Monday, April 1, 1991 at Memorial Hospital, Towanda. Born May 14, 1910 in Granville Summit, she was a daughter of Robert and Bessie VanHorn Haflett. Laura was a 1928 graduate of Canton High School and graduated from the Robert Packer Hospital School of Nursing in 1932. She was formerly employed by Mills Community Hospital and later by Memorial Hospital in Towanda for a total of 37 years. Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph and Pat McKernan of Towanda, Mike and Doris McKernan of Monroeton and Robert and Carol McKernan of Hershey, MI; daughter, Elizabeth Walsh of Apax, NC; daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and Charles Radney and Ruth and Joseph Cleveland, all of Towanda; 28 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, George and Anna Haflett of Granville Summit; sister-in-law, Evelyn Mahoney of Towanda; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph E. McKernan, in 1990 and an infant son. Funeral services were held April 3 (11 am) at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home in Towanda with the Rev. Jasper Smith officiating and interment to be in Bradford County Memorial Park. Memorials may be directed to the North Towanda Fire Department in care of Diane Sheets, treasurer, RD 1, Towanda, PA 18848 or to the Towanda Public Library, 104 Main Street, Towanda in Mrs. McKernan's memory. (TGR, Thursday, April 4, 1991)

 

JACK W. HAKES. 84, of Sayre passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019 at Athens Health and Rehabilitation Center in Athens, PA. He was predeceased by his parents, Kenneth and Molly Mae Dickinson Hakes, and brothers, Jerry and Leland Hakes. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Elinor “Ella Mae” Gorton Hakes; daughter, Ovel (Gary) Rankin of Cooperburg, Pa.; brother, Merle (June) Hakes of Waverly; sisters, Donna (Frank) Scrivens of Waverly, Nancy (George) Whitfield of Waverly and Marylouise (Paul) Sutton of Waverly. Jack was a proud Air Force Veteran who served from 1953 to 1956 and went on to work at Corning, Inc. for 40 years. He enjoyed woodworking, helping others, making people laugh, dancing, his music and bowling. He was a member of the Waverly Christian and Missionary Church. A time of calling will be held on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Blauvelt Funeral Home, 625 Broad Street, Waverly, NY. Funeral services will he held on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 11 a.m. at North Waverly Chapel, 38 Route 34, Waverly, NY and burial to follow in Bradford County Memorial Park in Luther Mills, PA. Memorial donations may be made to The Christian and Missionary Alliance office of accounting, Great Commission Fund, 8595 Explorer Drive, Colorado Springs, CO. -Sayre Morning Times 10/7/2019

HALL, JAMES M.,  James M. Hall, 71, of Columbia Cross Roads, died October 10, 1987 at Troy Community Hospital.  He was born November 10, 1915 in Columbia Cross Roads, the son of Frank and Bertha McKay Hall.  He was a life-long member of the Columbia Cross Roads United Methodist Church, a member of the Mountain Laurel Camping Club and a member of the Ridgerunner Travel Club.  He was employed with Judson Agway in the Cross Roads for 30 years.  He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Alice Palmer Hall; daughter, Mrs. Alex (Debby) Constantopoulos of Dumfries, VA; grandsons, Alex II and Damion; brothers, Wesley Hall of Elmira, NY and Richard Hall of Gillett; sisters-in-law, Shirley Buchia of Thomson, PA and Mable Hall of Columbia Cross Roads; aunts, Loretta Fay of Waverly, NY and Edith Rice of Elmira Heights, NY; mother-in-law, Laura Palmer of Troy; nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews and cousins.  Funeral services were held October 13 at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy with Rev. Edward Thipgen officiating and burial to be in Bradford County Memorial Park.  Memorials may be directed to the Columbia Cross Roads United Methodist Church.  (TGR Oct. 15, 1987)

HALL - Jerry Ray Hall, age 71 of Benton, Pa., formerly of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa., died
Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at Williamsport Hospital.
Jerry was born Oct. 22, 1938, the son of Mabel J. (Abbey) Hall and the late Robert N. Hall. He was a graduate of Troy High School and was employed by Tom Bowman Trucking where he hauled milk for many years. Jerry was a horseman and enjoyed taking care of his horses. He was a member of the New York State Draft Horse & Pony Club.  Survivors include his mother, Mabel J. Hall of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa.; a daughter, Lisa Harp of Wake Forest, N.C., sister, Connie V. Allen of Wellsburg, N.Y.; brother, Robert L. (Phyllis) Hall of Cayuta, N.Y.; uncle, Wesley Hall of Pine City, N.Y.; sister-in-law, Alice Hall of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa,; nephews, Brian Allen, Steve Allen, Harold Allen, Joe Allen, Jeff Hall, Mark Hall; a niece, Robin Hall; four grandchildren; several great nieces, nephews and friends. Family and friends are invited to call from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 22, at the Columbia Cross Roads United Methodist Church. A service of remembrance will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 11 a.m. with Mr. Richard Bestley officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa.  Local arrangements by the Gerald W. Vickery Jr. Funeral Home, 110 W. Main St., Troy, Pa. – Towanda Daily Review, May 15, 2010

JAMES M. HALL, 71, of Columbia Cross Roads, died Saturday, Oct. 10, 1985 at Troy Community Hospital.  He was born Nov. 10, 1915 in Columbia Cross Roads, the son of Frank and Bertha McKay Hall.  He was a life-long member of the Columbia Cross Roads United Methodist Church, a member of the Mountain Laurel Camping Club and a member of the Ridgerunner Travel Club.  He was employed with Judson’s Agway in Columbia Cross Roads for 30 years.  He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Alice Palmer Hall; daughter, Mrs. Alex (Debbyh) Constantopoulos of Dumfries, Va.; grandsons, Alex II and Damion; brothers; Wesley Hall of Elmira, N.Y. and Richard Hall of Gillett; sisters-in-law, Shirley Buchla of Thompson, Pa. and Mabel Hall of Columbia Cross Roads; two aunts; Loretta Fay of Waverly, N.Y.  and Edith Rice of Elmira Heights, N.Y.; mother-in-law, Laura Palmer of Troy; several nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and cousins.  Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral home in Troy on Monday from 7-9 p.m.  The funeral service will be held Tuesday at 3 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Edward Thigpen officiating.  Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park.  Memorials may be directed to the Columbia Cross Roads United Methodist Church.  –Towanda Daily Review.

 

HALLETT Glenna M. Hallett White

64, wife of Richard D. White of North Towanda, Pa., died Tuesday evening July 5, 2011 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa.  Glenna was born in Cleveland, Ohio on Sept. 2, 1946, a daughter of the late Leslie C. Hallett and Janet L. Evans Hallett MacMorran. She was a graduate of Towanda High School class of 1964 and subsequently graduated from beauty school in Wilkes-Barre, Pa.  On Dec. 21, 1965, Glenna married Richard D. White in Towanda. In early years, Glenna was employed by Sears Roebuck in Wysox. On Oct. 14, 1974, Glenna and Richard opened 3 D's Pizza Restaurant in North Towanda which they have operated to the present. In later years, the couple added the offering of ice cream to their business. Glenna and Richard have enjoyed being of service to their community over the years and the many friendships they have made. Glenna will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her life revolved around her family and caring for their needs. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Glenna also enjoyed spending time with her husband Rich and friends when playing cards. Her sudden passing has brought great sorrow to her family and many friends. She will be deeply missed.  She is survived by her husband of 45 years Richard D. "Rich" White at home; sons R. Darrin White of Elmira, N.Y., Dayne E. White and wife Wynn of Statesville, N.C.; grandchildren Ryan Michael, Nicole Whitney, Alainna Lynn, Karina Jae and Steven Tyler; great-grandchildren Cayden Robert, Carson Richard and Owin Michael; sister, Linda Danneman and husband Charles of New Bern, N.C., step-brother John MacMorran and wife Janet of North Towanda; father-in-law Robert G. White of Towanda; several nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.  She was preceded in death by her daughters Darci Jo White on Oct. 11, 1970, Deena Jo Potter on July 26, 2003; father Leslie C. Hallett on Nov. 25, 1971; mother Janet L. MacMorran on Jan. 24, 2001; step-father Jay S. MacMorran on March 13, 1993; brother Allen L. Hallett in July of 1999 and mother-in-law Betty J. White on July 23, 1998.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 9, 2011 at the funeral home. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa.  The family suggests that contributions may be directed to the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75231 in Glenna's memory.   Towanda Daily Review – July 7, 2011

 

Joel L. HAMBY, age 37, formerly of Troy, PA died on Saturday, September 23, 2000 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA.  He was born on March 15, 1963 in Las Vegas, NV, a son of the late Charles W. and Rayola (Angell) Hamby.  Joel loved dancing and music.  He enjoyed the outdoors and sports.  He is survived by his brothers, Mark A. (Marette) Hamby of Troy, Michael L. (Debra) Hamby of Yucaipa, CA, Timother W. (Cindy) Hamby of Yucaipa, CA, Steven w. Hamby of Fontana, CA and Patrick O’Tary (Kim) Hamby of Seneca, MO; several nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, Joel is predeceased by his sister, Krista L. Hamby; brothers, David Dil Hamby and Gayland Hamby.  Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, PA.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Gerald W. Vickery Jr., Funeral Home, Inc., Troy, PA.  “Troy Gazette-Register,” Troy, PA  Thursday, September 28, 2000

 

DANIEL LEE HAMILTON - On the morning of Saturday, July 16th, 2016, Canton resident Daniel Lee Hamilton passed away unexpectedly at his residence. He was 57 years of age. Born in Williamsport on April 26th, 1959 he was the son of Richard and Patricia (Bloom) Hamilton of Shunk. Dan worked for many years in the lumber industry, most recently with L.L. Baumunk & Son in Shunk. He was a man with a deep, abiding faith in the Lord and had been a member of the Wheelerville Mennonite Church. He was friendly and outgoing with a cheerful personality and positive outlook. He is survived by his mother, brothers Mark (& Rose) and Richard Jr., (& Laura) and very special friend Sharon Kelley. Buried Bradford Co. Memorial Park. –Towanda Daily Review

HAMILTON - Richard C. Hamilton, 98, of Canton Avenue, Monroeton, Pa., died Thursday evening, June 25, 2009, at the Bradford County Manor in West Burlington Township, Pa.  Born Oct. 9, 1910, in Altoona, Pa., he was the son of the late Clayton Hamilton and Nellie GIBSON Hamilton. Richard was a graduate of the Monroeton High School.  On April 25, 1936, he married the former Sophie Frances BRECHER at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Towanda.  In early years, Richard was employed by his father-in-law, A.J. Brecher Sr., at his mill and baseball bat factory in Powell and was later employed by the handle factory in Monroeton. In later years, he was employed by GTE Sylvania in Towanda until his retirement.  He was a member of SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Towanda, where he served as an usher for many years, and was a life member of the Knights of Columbus Towanda Council No. 3915. Richard enjoyed the outdoors, working in his vegetable garden and caring for his property.  He is survived by: his daughter and son-in-law, Kathleen H. and Richard McGuire of Towanda, Pa.; his grandson, Christopher McGuire of Towanda; his half-sister, Wilda Vanderhoef of Canesteo, N.Y.; his sister-in-law, Frances Brecher Keagle and her husband, Roger Keagle, of Owego, N.Y.; his brother-in-law, Frank Brecher of California; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Sophie, on Feb. 17, 1997, and by his brother, Fred Hamilton.  A private graveside service will be held at Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda.  There are no calling hours.  The family will provide their own flowers and suggest that memorial contributions may be directed to SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 106 Third St.. Towanda, PA 18848, in Richard C. Hamilton's memory.  27 June 2009, Towanda Daily Review.

HANSCOM –MRS. ESTHER HANSCOM WEBLER, 85 and a former resident of McCallum Manor in Canton died at the Troy Community Hospital Wednesday afternoon, October 24, 1979.  She was born in Troy Township on September 23, 1894 a daughter of Frank and Alice VanHorn Hanscom.  She was the widow of Edward C. Webler, who died in November 1977.  Mr. and Mrs. Webler resided in Alba, Pa for over 40 years.  Prior to moving on to McCallum Manor and since May 1977, the resided together at the Bradford County manor until Mr. Webler’s death.  Mrs. Webler was a well-known seamstress and worked for many families in the Troy-Canton area doing babysitting and housework.  She was a member of the Alba Christian Church.  She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Waldo (Donna) Gray of Canton and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Funeral and committal services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 27 at 11 a.m. at the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home in Canton with her pastor Rev. Duane Taylor officiating.  Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until time of service.  –Towanda Daily Review

HANSELL Robert Dean [d. 15 June 2010]
Robert Dean Hansell, Jr., 62, of Sayre died
June 15, 2010, and Beverly Jane (Fenton) Hansell 62, of Sayre died
February 17, 2006. Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside memorial services on Wednesday, June 30 at 2 p.m. at the Bradford County Memorial Park Cemetery, Luther Mills, PA., where they will be laid to rest together. Robert will receive full Military Honors. Beverly was pre-deceased by an infant daughter Tina Lee Chandler. Robert and Beverly are survived by Sons and daughters-in-law: Shawn Hennesy Cain of Colombia Cross Roads, PA.; Gerald (Michelle) Chandler of Rome, PA., Dale (Felicia) Chandler of Milan, PA.; Brent (Christi) Chandler of Towanda, PA.  Daughter: Angel and (Thomas Sweet) of Big Flats, NY.  Several very special grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and friends also survive. Friends who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to the organization of their choice.   Caring assistance is being provided by the Cooley-Tioga Point Cremation and Burial Options, Inc., 802 N. Main St., Athens, PA 18810. - Sayre Morning Times, June 30, 2010

HAPEMAN   Gertrude E. Jordan, 86, formerly of Sayre, died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2004 at the Tioga Nursing Facility, Waverly, N.Y.  Born Jan. 3, 1918 in Elmira, N.Y., she was the daughter of Herbert and Florence Heater Hapeman.  Gertrude was employed at Sylvania in Towanda for over 30 years as a metallurgist.  She loved to bowl and play golf.   She was predeceased by: her husband of 55 years, Charles "Lee" in 1991; a daughter, Marleah Cornell, in 1963: her bestfriend, Ernie VanGorder; a sister, Geraldine Chilson; and a very special cousin, Carl Raplee.  She is survived by: her daughters, Sharon Jordan Hallahan and her friend, John Pfiffer of Las Vegas, Nev., and Vicki and Mark Walters of Sayre: Pfiffer grandchildren, Shawn, Stacey, Missy, Kim, Randya and Nikki; and several great-grandchildren.  Family and friends may call Friday, Feb. 20 from 5-7 p.m. at the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 S. Main St., Athens.Funeral and committal services will follow Friday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Donald Anderson, pastor of the Athens United Methodist Church, officiating.  Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens.  Memorial donations may be made in her name to Stray Haven Humane Society, 194 Shepard Road, Sayre, Pa. 18840.

HARDENSTINE –ROSEANNA L. HARDENSTINE MILLER, 68 wife of Donald C. Miller of Saco, Towanda RR 1, died Saturday evening, Aug. 5, 1995 at Memorial Hospital, Towanda, Pa.  Born Aug. 4, 1927 in Wysox, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Vina Squires Hardenstine.  Roseanna was a 1945 graduate of the Ulster High School.  On Sept. 3, 1950 she married Donald C. Miller.  In early years she was employed by Bell Knitting in Sayre and later by Bradford County Manor in West Burlington for 23 years until her retirement in 1989.  Mrs. Miller was a member of the Faith Baptist Chapel in Waverly, N.Y.  She enjoyed gardening, flowers and crocheting.  Surviving are: her husband, Donald C. Miller at home; her children and their spouses: Charles H. and Susann Miller of Towanda RR 1, David W. Miller of Towanda RR 1, Stanley L. and Cathy Miller of Towanda RR 1 and Vina E. Miller of Towanda RR 1; six grandchildren: Sherry, Dianna, Keith, April, Aaron and Donald; a sister, Shirley Walburn of Towanda RR 1; two aunts; Ruth Squires of Towanda RR 1 and Dorothy English of East Towanda; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy VanDerlyke and a brother, John Hardenstine Sr.  The funeral service will be held Wednesday, Aug. 9, 1995 at 11 a.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral home, 217 York Ave., Towanda with the Rev. Rick Martin, pastor of the Faith Baptist Chapel, Waverly officiating.  Interment will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa.  The family will receive friends Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.  The family suggests that memorials may be directed to: Faith Baptist Chapel, 20 Garfield St., Waverly, N.Y. in Roseanna Miller’s memory.  –Towanda Daily Review

HARDENSTINE –SHIRLEY E. WALBURN, 92, of Towanda, Pa. went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014 from the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial Hospital, Towanda, Pa. Shirley was born in Wysox, Pa. on Sept. 27, 1922, the daughter of Henry and Vina Squires Hardenstine. She was a graduate of Ulster High School class of 1940 and later married William Walburn on Nov. 15, 1947. Shirley was employed by the Blue Swan in Sayre for 11 years and by GTE Sylvania in Towanda for 29 ½ years until her retirement in 1984. She was a member of the Sylvania Women's Club, the Towanda Area Senior Citizens and volunteered for several years at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial Hospital in Towanda .She is survived by several nieces and nephews including, Vina E. Miller of Towanda, Charles (Sue) Miller of Towanda, Stanley (Cathy) Miller of Towanda, David Miller, Linda Hardenstine of East Smithfield as well as many great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 7, 2014, at Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa. Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda, Pa. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be directed to the Special Olympics Bradford/Sullivan Counties, 17 Main St., Towanda, PA in Shirley's memory. –Towanda Daily Review 11/6/2014

HARDING - Estelle Smith, 95, of Franklindale, Pa., went home to her heavenly reward on Tuesday morning, Dec. 1, 2009, following a brief stay at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial Hospital in Towanda.  Estelle Alma Harding was born on March 29, 1914, in McLean, Ill., the oldest of four children in the family of the late William and Alma (JOHNSON) Harding.  After graduating from Troy High School, Estelle attended nursing school in Newark, N.J. She married Merle C. Smith on Nov. 1, 1934, in Troy. They started out living on a dairy farm on Thompson Hill in Gillett. In 1954, the Smith family moved and purchased a dairy farm near Franklindale. There they would raise their children and live out their lives together. Estelle's faith in the Lord guided her through life and she loved studying her Bible. She was a member of the New Life Church in Canton.  Estelle was happiest when staying busy. She was a wonderful cook, baker and well-known for her sticky buns. For many years she hosted many out-of-the-area hunters during deer season. In the 1960s she was an active member of the Farm Vacation Organization, where Estelle would take in vacationers from area cities and show them life on a dairy farm. She was a talented seamstress and crocheted. Estelle also enjoyed bowling, crossword puzzles, the outdoors, taking long walks, camping in Canada and winters spent in Florida.  Surviving are: her children, Dave (Deb) Smith of Monroeton, Dick (Marilouise) Smith of Sayre, and Al (Erma) Smith of Perry, Fla.; 17 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Louise Abbey of Ithaca, N.Y.; brother-in-law Tom Jennings of Franklindale; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Merle, on March 25, 1992; two daughters, Mary Johnson in January of 1989 and Marlene Jennings in May of 2006; and two brothers, Andrew and Bill Harding.  The calling hours are from 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Drive, in Canton. The funeral and committal services will follow with her pastor, Rev. Glen Landis, officiating and family friend, Rev. Jasper Smith, assisting. Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park.  In lieu of flowers, her family suggests those who wish may make memorials in Mrs. Smith's name to the New Life Church, RR 2 Box 2904, Canton, PA 17724-9638.  03 Dec. 2009, Towanda Daily Review.

DARRELL HARKNESS
 Darrell Harkness, 81, Ulster RD 2, died Tuesday, May 14, 1991 at the Memorial Hospital, Towanda. He was born February 21, 1910 in Checkerville, PA, a son of Claude and Ella Whipple Harkness. He was a member of the East Smithfield IOOF.  Mr. Harkness was a farmer in Smithfield Township from 1942 until his retirement from active farming in 1972. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Kathryn McKnight Harkness; sons and daughters-in-law, James and Patricia Harkness of Rome, Edward and Rita Harkness of Sierra Vista, AZ; five grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Gladys and Harold Hudson of Pine City, NY; sister, Henrietta Keppler, Rochester; one niece and two nephews. Funeral services were held at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy on May 17 with the Rev. Marjorie Doriani officiating and burial to be in Bradford County Memorial Park. Memorials may be directed to the charity of one's choice. (TGR, Thursday, May 23, 1991)

HARKNESS –DOROTHY JEAN POSSEMATO, 77, widow of Anthony J. Possemato, formerly of Jackson, N.J., and East Canton, Pa., died Monday evening, Feb. 6, 2006 at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial Hospital, North Towanda Township, Pa.  Born June 9, 1928 in East Canton, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Floyd William Harkness and Louise Pierce Harkness.  Dorothy was a graduate of Canton High School and Mansfield University.  In early years, Dorothy was employed by the Lipton Soup Company in New Jersey. She also taught home economics for a number of years in the Montgomery, Pa., school district, Towanda Area School District and in schools in New Foundland. She was subsequently employed as a nutritionist for the Freehold Hospital in Freehold, N.J., and was later employed by Loreal Cosmetics until her retirement.  Dorothy will be fondly remembered by her family and friends for her exceptional skill in cooking and sewing.  Surviving are her brothers and sisters-in-law, Harry and Mary Harkness of Springfield, Pa., George and Eleanor Harkness of Canton, Pa., Arthur and E. Marie Harkness of Canton, Pa., and Donald and Shirley Harkness of West Franklin, Pa., and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7 p.m. to 9 pm. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa.  The funeral service will be held Saturday, Feb. 11, 2006 at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Richard Vieldhouse officiating.  Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa.  The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Memorial Hospital 1 Hospital Dr., Towanda, Pa. 18848 in Dorothy Jean Possemato’s memory.  –Canton Independent Sentinel.

HARKNESS Edna H. MURRAY, 86, of the Phyl-Carlo Retirement Center, Gillett, PA and formerly of Troy, PA, died on Thursday, July 6, 2000 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA.  She was born on June 12, 1914 in Guinea, VA, the daughter of the late w. Stanley and Mabel LaVerna (Swingle) Harkness.  Edna was the wife of the late Lloyd A. Murray who died in 1967.  She was a member of the first United Methodist Church of troy and was an active member of the United Methodist Women.  Edna was a member of the VGW Auxiliary and the Canton Moose lodge.  She was employed by the Canton dairy, Biddle’s Bakery and Edgewood’s in Troy, PA.  Edna is survived by her brothers, Arthur S. Harkness of Troy, PA and Merlin (Betty) Harkness of Anniston, AL; several nephews, nieces and a host of friends, including special friends, Russ and Joyce Goehenaur of Barton, NY.  In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her brother, Gerald Harkness, in 1987.  Graveside services were held at Bradford County Memorial Park in Luthers Mills on July 11 with the Rev. Garry Zuber officiating.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 12 at 2 pm at the first United Methodist Church of Troy on Redington Avenue with the Rev. Richard L. Noggle officiating.  Arrangements were under the direction of the Vickery Funeral Home in troy.  Memorial contributions may be directed to the first united Methodist Church Building Fund, 205 Redington Ave., troy, PA 16947.  Troy Gazette Register

WILLARD S. HARKNESS
 Willard S. Harkness, 86, formerly of Big Pond, PA, died May 13, 2002 at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Florida. He was born February 27, 1916 at home in Springfield, PA, a son of Floyd and Louise Pierce Harkness. Willard was a 1934 graduate of Canton High School.  He was a farmer most of his life.  After retiring from farming, he worked for 13 years at Pierce Equipment. Willard is survived by his wife of 59 years, Hilda Wilcox Harkness of Kissimmee, FL; son, Harold "Bud" (Carolyn) Harkness of Emporia, VA; daughter, Ann (Gregory) Pullen of Port Charlotte, FL; grandson, Spencer (Angelina) Pullen of Port Charlotte, FL; brothers, Harry (Mary) Harkness of Springfield, PA, George (Eleanor) Harkness of Canton, PA, Arthur (Marie) Harkness of Canton, PA and Donald (Shirley) Harkness of Monroeton, PA; sisters, Dorothy Possemato of Towanda, PA and Marcia Jane Harkness of Canton, PA; several nieces and nephews. Willard is predeceased by his sisters, Marion Harkness and Eleanor Moryan. Funeral services were to be held May 20 at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy with the Rev. Ruby Sosa officiating and interment to be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills. Memorial donations may be made to the Child Abuse Task Force in care of Children and Youth Services, 200 Main St., Towanda, PA 18848. (TGR, Thursday, May 23, 2002)

CHRISTOPHER M. HARRINGTON, 42, of Gillett, PA passed away unexpectedly at home October 18, 2014 due to a medical condition. He was the husband of Jan M. (Steves) Harrington whom he married on August 16, 2003. Chris was born on January 23, 1972 in Troy, PA son of Dave Harrington and Kay (Nagle) Seymour. He worked on the gas wells for Godwin as a Pipe Tech. Chris had several memberships including: The South Creek Fire Company and Ambulance, Ridgebury Sportsman's Club, The Gillett Boys, and the NRA. He enjoyed hunting and riding four wheelers. Chris is survived by his wife, Jan; his son, John Liddle III; his mother, Kay and stepfather Keith Seymour of Erin, NY; his brothers and sisters, Jason (Jodie Bodine) Robbins of Trumansburg, NY, Jodi Robbins of Ithaca, NY, Theresa (John) Howe of Tallahassee, FL, Keith (Sandy) Seymour Jr. of Horseheads, NY, Lisa Robbins-Brown of Waverly, NY, Joseph Seymour of Columbia Cross Roads, PA, and Kim (Jason) Blayda of Candor, NY; his mother in law, Sharon Steves of Gillett; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and his canine companions, Dexter and Crixus. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Herb and Norma Nagle and his father in law Thomas Steves. Family and friends are welcome to gather from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday October 22, 2014 at the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. 1093 West Main Street Troy, PA. The funeral service to honor Chris's life will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening October 22 at the funeral home with family friend Rev. Ozzie Osgood officiating. The graveside committal service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at Bradford County Memorial Park along Route 6 in Luther's Mills, PA. Memorial contributions may be made in Chris's memory to the South Creek Fire Company 6428 Roaring Run Rd, Gillett, PA. –Elmira Star-Gazette 10/20/2014

DONALD A. HARRIS, 67, of 273 Bouse Road, Towanda, PA passed away Monday evening, October 4, 2021 at Guthrie Memorial Hospital, Towanda, PA following declining health. Don was born in Troy, PA on February 27, 1954, the son of the late Clay Harris and Florence Allen Harris. He was a graduate of Towanda Area High School with the Class of 1972. On April 27, 1974, Don married the former Sandra Tuttle at the Wysox Presbyterian Church. He was employed by Masonite Corporation in Wysox, PA for 27 years and later operated his own pressure washing business in the area. He was a member of the Monroeton and Towanda Gun Clubs and the Haigh’s Pond Campground. Don enjoyed dirt track racing, hunting, and going to the casino. Don’s family includes his wife of 47 years, Sandra ‘Sandy” Harris, daughters, Deanna McKean and husband Chad of Asylum Township, Stacy Harris of Rome, son, Chad Roberts of Rome, grandchildren, Austin Saxer, Paige Crown, Brooklyne Roberts, and Winter Saxer, great grandson, Austin Joseph Harris Saxer, sisters, Marilyn Potter and husband Rick, Grace Brown and husband Jeff, Patricia Kline and husband Daniel, as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family will receive friends Sunday, October 10, 2021, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. with a funeral service to follow at 4:00 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home 217 York Ave. Towanda, PA with Pastor Terry VanHorn of the New Albany Baptist Church officiating. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Burlington Township, PA. -Towanda Daily Review 10/7/2021

HARRIS Elias G-48, superintendent of the Bradford County Memorial Park near Burlington, was instantly killed at 3 o’clock Monday afternoon when he was struck by lightning. Mr. Harris was operating a tractor on the park grounds at the time accident happened. County Surveyor George Jones and former Sheriff J Stuart Essenwine, who were surveying nearby, saw what had happened and immediately rushed to the scene. Together, they loaded Mr. Harris in their car and brought him to the office of Dr. Willis A Redding in Towanda, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival. County Coroner Gerald Vickery of Troy was summoned and said death was instantaneous. Mr. Harris was born in Powell and later went to Athens, where he resided for a short time. He moved to Burlington about 30 years ago and had made his home there since. He was a member of the Burlington Methodist Church and the Burlington IOOF Lodge. He was one of the community’s most highly regarded citizens and news of his tragic death came as a great shock to his many friends. Surviving are his wife, Hila Eastman Harris; his mother, Mrs. Wayland Lane of Burlington; a sister, Mrs. Lawrence Rubert of Monroeton; one brother, Ervin Harris of Ulster; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Mertie Eastman of Burlington; several nieces and nephews. The body is at the family home where funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 pm. Rev. Paul Jaynes will officiate, assisted by Rev. Leon Northrop. Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park cemetery.

GEOFRREY W. 'DODE' HARRIS
 Geoffrey W. "Dode" Harris, 82, of Monroeton, died Saturday morning, February 8, 1992 at Memorial Hospital in Towanda Born November 1, 1909 in Powell, he was a son of the late Floyd H. and Mame Heim Harris. Mr. Harris was employed by SylvaniaElecric for 28 years until his retirement in 1969. He was a member of the Towanda First Presbyterian Church, was a past master of the Evergreen Mason Lodge No. 163, Monroeton, a member of the Monroe Hose Company and the National Campers and Hikers Association, French Choppers Chapter. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Myrtle Bailey Harris; sons and daughters-in-law, Geoffrey Lyall and Elizabeth Harris and Leo Charles and Shirley Harris, all of Monroeton; 13 grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Clifford "Tip" and Elenor Harris of Corning, NY; sister-in-law, Helen Harris of Towanda; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by brothers, Donald and Clarence Harris. Private funeral services were held February 10 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home in Towanda with the Rev. Kenneth J. Lynde officiating and interment to be in Bradford County Memorial Park. Memorials may be directed to the Towanda First Presbyterian Church or to the Monroe Hose Company in Mr. Harris' memory. (TGR, Thursday, February 20, 1992)

KENNETH FRANCIS ‘KEN’ HARRIS, 89, of Mountain Lake, Burlington Township, Pennsylvania, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pennsylvania. Ken was born on April 4, 1928 in New Era, Pennsylvania, the son of Frank McCullough Harris and Lorena Scrivens Harris. He was a graduate of Troy High School class of 1949. On April 8, 1950, he married the former Dorothy M. "Dot" Andrus at the Burlington United Methodist parsonage. In early years, Ken was employed by Cox's Tire Shop in Towanda and by Westinghouse Corp. in Elmira, New York. He owned and operated his dairy farm at Mountain Lake for many years and continued working on the farm until the time of his passing. Ken also served as a school bus driver for the Troy School District for a number of years. He was a member of the Burlington United Methodist Church, Iona Grange, Bradford-Sullivan Pomona Grange, Pennsylvania State Grange, and was a seventh degree member of the National Grange. Ken was also a member of the Holstein USA Association for 47 years, Pennsylvania Holstein Association, Towanda Bowling Hall of Fame and the Troy Bowling Hall of Fame. He loved the outdoors, farming, bowling, playing cards and dancing. Surviving are his son, Ronnie Harris of Mountain Lake; daughters, Marylou Rogers and husband Charles of Mountain Lake, Jane Bowker and husband Steve of Towanda; grandchildren, Tom Rogers and wife Bobbie Sue of Wysox, Tony Rogers and wife Jamie of Lawton, Oklahoma, Megan Palmer of Towanda; sisters-in-law, Alta Harris of Towanda, Diane Andrus of Columbia Cross Roads; brother-in-law, Donald "Jake" Walborn of Mountain Lake; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many good friends. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife of 51 years, Dorothy, on July 16, 2001; brother, Walter Carl Harris, on Sept. 6, 2009; and an infant brother. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pennsylvania. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Bradford County Memorial Park, Burlington Township, Pennsylvania. The family suggests that contributions may be directed to a charity or organization of one's choice in Ken's memory. –Towanda Daily Review 9/14/2017

ROBERT E. HARRIS, 76, well-known resident of the Towanda Monroeton Road, Towanda RD 4, died Thursday morning May 18, 1989 at Memorial Hospital, Towanda. Born August 23, 1912 in Monroe Township, he was a son of J. Wallace and Clara Belle Dibble Harris. Following graduation from Monroeton High School in 1931, Mr. Harris was employed at the Pennsylvania Highway Department and later with Augenbach Construction Company. On December 3, 1942, Bob enlisted in U.S. Army serving in the Headquarters Battery C 370^th F.A.BN. at Camp Van Dorn, Mississippi. On May 8, 1943 he married the former Anna Belle Shedden in Monroeton. Upon his discharge from the service on December 18, 1943 Bob returned home and began his 37 years of service to the Fox Chase Farms during which time he became manager, a position he held until his retirement in March 1980. Bob, a very friendly person and possessor of a quick witted humor made many friends throughout the Bradford County area. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Towanda, Towanda American Legion Post 42, Towanda Elks Lodge 2191, past member of Towanda Gun Club, the Wheel Inn Club, Roaring Branch and Iona Grange 272. Surviving are his wife Anna Belle at home; a son, Carl Harris of Enterprise, Alabama, a daughter and son-in-law, Brenda Kay and Michael Conning of Monroeton; a granddaughter, Cindy Kay Harris’ also nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Frank Harris of Mountain Lake and by two half-brothers, Earl and Leon Harris, both of Towanda. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 7-9 p.m. at Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. The Towanda Elks Lodge 2191 will hold service at funeral home Saturday evening at 6:45 p.m. followed by the Towanda American Legion Post 42 services at 7 p.m. A memorial service will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Towanda with his pastor, the Rev. Kurt E. Garbe officiating. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park at the convenience of the family. Towanda Daily Review

GEORGE G. HARTFORD
 George G. Hartford, 73, of Sayre RR 1, died Thursday, August 6, 1992 at his home. Born December 20, 1918 in New Era, he was a son of Gordon and Carrie Hartford. Mr. Hartford was employed for many years by Max Cohen's Salvage Yard in East Athens and also worked on several area farms. Surviving are his mother, Carrie Frederick of the Page Manor in Athens; sons, Guy Raymond of Sayre RR 1 and Raymond Rolls of Troy; daughter, Mary Jane Merrill of Temple, GA; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; five brothers and two sisters; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Private funeral services were held at the convenience of the family with interment to be in Bradford County Memorial Park in Luthers Mills.  Arrangements were by the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home in Towanda. (TGR, Thursday, August 13, 1992)

HARKNESS –EDNA H. MURRAY, age 86, of the Phyl-Carlo Retirement Center, Gillett, formerly of Troy died on Thursday, July 6, 2000 at Robert Packer Hospital Sayre.  She was born on Jun 12, 1914 in Guinea, Va., the daughter of the late W. Stanley and Mable LaVerna (Swingle) Harkness.  Edna was the wife of the late Lloyd A. Murray, who died in 1967.  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Troy and was an active member of the United Methodist Church of Troy and was an active member of the United Methodist Women.  Edna was a member of the Troy VFW Auxiliary and the Canton Moose Lodge.  She was employed by Canton Dairy, Biddle’s Bakery and Edgewoods in Troy.  Edna enjoyed puzzles and playing cards.  She was always ready to help anyone in need.  Edna is survived by her brothers, Arthur S. Harkness of Troy and Merlin (Betty) Harkness of Anniston, Ala.; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends, including special friends, Russ and Joyce Gocehenaur of Barton, N.Y.  In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her brother, Gerald R. Harkness in 1987.  A graveside service will be held at Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills on Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Garry Zuber officiating.  A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2000 at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Troy, Redington Avenue, Troy, with the Rev. Richard L. Noggle officiating.  Memorial contributions may be directed to the First United Methodist Church of Troy Building Fund, 205 Redington Ave., Troy, PA.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Gerald W. Vickery Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., Troy.  –Towanda Daily Review.

MARCIA ‘JANE’ HARKNESS, 70, longtime resident of East Canton, died on Sunday morning, Feb. 15, 2004.  She was born on Feb. 3, 1934, in East Canton, one of nine children to the late Floyd and Louise (Pierce) Harkness.  After graduating from Canton High School in 1952, Jane received her RN degree from the Robert Packer Hospital School of Nursing in Sayre in 1954.  Miss Harkness was employed as a registered nurse and night-shift supervisor at Middlesex Hospital in New Jersey for 15 years.  In 1972, Jane returned to the area and became co-proprietor of the East Canton General Store with her sister Marian Harkness until December of 2000.  Much of the joy in Jane’s life came from her canine companions, many of which she adopted from animal shelters.  Her strong work ethic drew her to hobbies that required effort and resulted in finished products such as gardening, crocheting and baking goodies for her friends and family.  She sat still to read and watch baseball.  Family members, friends and neighbors will remember Jane for her independent spirit.  Surviving are a sister, Dorothy Possemato of Towanda Memorial Hospital’s skilled Nursing Unit; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Harry and Mary Harkness of Columbia Cross Roads, George and Eleanor Harkness and Arthur and Marie Harkness, all of Canton, and Donald and Shirley Harkness of Monroeton; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; her good friend, Lea Crimbring of Canton and her faithful companion, Sasha.  In addition to her parents, Jane was preceded in death by two sisters, Eleanor Moryan and Marian Harkness, and a brother and sister-in-law, Willard and Hilda Harkness.  A private memorial service will be announced at the convenience of the family.  In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to: The Bradford County Library, Burlington, PA or the Philadelphia Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 350 E. Erie Ave., Philadelphia, PA.  Arrangements are under the care of Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Drive, Canton.  –Towanda Daily Review.  (Buried Bradford Co. Memorial Park)

MARIAN E. HARKNESS, 83, A Canton RR1 resident, died April 21, 2001 at Troy Community Hospital.  Born in Springfield Township October 25, 1917 she was one of nine children of the late Floyd and Louise (Pierce) Harkness.  She graduated from Canton High School with the class of 1935.  Throughout life, she was a woman committed to her work.  During World War II, she helped her country’s war effort by working at Bendix Eclipse in Elmira Heights, NY.  She then worked as a cashier and bookkeeper for a number of A&P Grocery stores in the Elmira, NY area for many years.  In 1972, she moved back to the Canton area and with her sister, Marcia, became the co-owner of the Harkness General Store in East Canton for 29 years until its recent closure.  She was a former member of the East Canton United Methodist Church.  Her hobbies included knitting, crocheting and reading.  She especially enjoyed spending time with family.  Surviving are sisters, Dorothy Possemoto, Bradford County Manor; Marcia Jane Harkness, Canton; brothers and their spouses, Willard and Hilda Harkness, Kissimmee, FL; Harry and Mary Harkness, Columbia Cross Roads; George and Eleanor Harkness, Arthur and Marie Harkness, all of Canton; Donald and Shirley Harkness, Monroeton, numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and  several cousins.  She was preceded in death by her sister, Eleanor Moryan on March 26, 2001.  The family invited friends to attend a graveside service April 28 at 11 a.m. at the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills with the Rev. Jasper Smith officiating.  In lieu of flowers the family suggest those who wish to may direct memorials to the Bradford County Library System, RR3, Troy, PA or the Western Alliance EMS, P.O. Box 13, Troy, PA.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Drive, Canton.  –Canton Independent Sentinel.

CHRISTOPHER M. HARRINGTON, 42, of Gillett, PA passed away unexpectedly at home October 18, 2014 due to a medical condition. He was the husband of Jan M. (Steves) Harrington whom he married on August 16, 2003. Chris was born on January 23, 1972 in Troy, PA son of Dave Harrington and Kay (Nagle) Seymour. He worked on the gas wells for Godwin as a Pipe Tech. Chris had several memberships including: The South Creek Fire Company and Ambulance, Ridgebury Sportsman's Club, The Gillett Boys, and the NRA. He enjoyed hunting and riding four wheelers. Chris is survived by his wife, Jan; his son, John Liddle III; his mother, Kay and stepfather Keith Seymour of Erin, NY; his brothers and sisters, Jason (Jodie Bodine) Robbins of Trumansburg, NY, Jodi Robbins of Ithaca, NY, Theresa (John) Howe of Tallahassee, FL, Keith (Sandy) Seymour Jr. of Horseheads, NY, Lisa Robbins-Brown of Waverly, NY, Joseph Seymour of Columbia Cross Roads, PA, and Kim (Jason) Blayda of Candor, NY; his mother in law, Sharon Steves of Gillett; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and his canine companions, Dexter and Crixus. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Herb and Norma Nagle and his father in law Thomas Steves. Family and friends are welcome to gather from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday October 22, 2014 at the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. 1093 West Main Street Troy, PA. The funeral service to honor Chris's life will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening October 22 at the funeral home with family friend Rev. Ozzie Osgood officiating. The graveside committal service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at Bradford County Memorial Park along Route 6 in Luther's Mills, PA. Memorial contributions may be made in Chris's memory to the South Creek Fire Company 6428 Roaring Run Rd, Gillett, PA. –Elmira Star-Gazette 10/20/2014

CLAY E. HARRIS, of RR 1, Dallas, Pa., formerly of Monroeton, died at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital on Friday, March 25, 1994.  Mr. Harris was born in West Burlington, Bradford County, Pa., on Oct. 13, 1913, son of the late John and Mary Dull Harris.  He was employed at GTE Sylvania of Towanda for 23 years, retiring in 1975.  He was a member of the Moose Lodge of Canton, Men’s Club of GTE and for many years was a member of the French Choppers Club.  Mr. Harris was preceded in death by brothers, Orin, Edward and R.D. Harris and a sister, Lucy Stafford.  Surviving is his wife of 51 years, the former Florence Allen; sons; James E., of Tunkhannock and Donald of Towanda; daughters; Mrs. Jeffery (Grace) Brown, of Laceyville and Mrs. Daniel (Patricia) Klein of Kunkle, Pa.; a brother, Andy Harris of Troy, N.Y.; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 8 p.m. from the Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home, 73 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, with the Rev. Harry L. Ferguson, pastor of the Wysox Presbyterian Church, officiating.  Graveside services will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. at the Bradford County Memorial Park.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m.  –Towanda Daily Review.

ERVIN L. HARRIS, 81, of Ulster RR 1, died Tuesday, April 2, 1991, at the Robert Packer Hospital.  Born Oct. 7, 1909, in Powell he was a son of Charles and Estella Hatch Harris.  Mr. Harris attended schools in Luthers Mills and Athens.  He owned and operated a dairy farm in Sheshequin and worked at the former GLF and for the state highway department.  Mr. Harris was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Waverly.  He was predeceased by his first wife, Doris; a sister, Ruth Nichols, and two brothers, Kenneth and Elias.  Mr. Harris is survived by his wife, the former Mary Keir, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Albert (JoAnn) Celecki of King Ferry, N.Y., and Mrs. Robert (Celia) Rice of Lincoln, Neb.; a son, Donald Harris of Yuma, Ariz.; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Chemung Street, Waverly.  The Rev. Daniel Reed, pastor of the church will officiate.  Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  Friends may call at the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 S. Main St., Athens, on Thursday from 7-9 p.m.  Memorials may be directed to the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church Memorial Fund.  –Towanda Daily Review.

ROBERT E. HARRIS, 76, well-known resident of the Towanda Monroeton Road, Towanda RD 4, died Thursday morning May 18, 1989 at Memorial Hospital, Towanda. Born August 23, 1912 in Monroe Township, he was a son of J. Wallace and Clara Belle Dibble Harris. Following graduation from Monroeton High School in 1931, Mr. Harris was employed at the Pennsylvania Highway Department and later with Augenbach Construction Company. On December 3, 1942, Bob enlisted in U.S. Army serving in the Headquarters Battery C 370^th F.A.BN. at Camp Van Dorn, Mississippi. On May 8, 1943 he married the former Anna Belle Shedden in Monroeton. Upon his discharge from the service on December 18, 1943 Bob returned home and began his 37 years of service to the Fox Chase Farms during which time he became manager, a position he held until his retirement in March 1980. Bob, a very friendly person and possessor of a quick witted humor made many friends throughout the Bradford County area. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Towanda, Towanda American Legion Post 42, Towanda Elks Lodge 2191, past member of Towanda Gun Club, the Wheel Inn Club, Roaring Branch and Iona Grange 272. Surviving are his wife Anna Belle at home; a son, Carl Harris of Enterprise, Alabama, a daughter and son-in-law, Brenda Kay and Michael Conning of Monroeton; a granddaughter, Cindy Kay Harris’ also nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Frank Harris of Mountain Lake and by two half-brothers, Earl and Leon Harris, both of Towanda. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 7-9 p.m. at Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. The Towanda Elks Lodge 2191 will hold service at funeral home Saturday evening at 6:45 p.m. followed by the Towanda American Legion Post 42 services at 7 p.m. A memorial service will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Towanda with his pastor, the Rev. Kurt E. Garbe officiating. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park at the convenience of the family. Towanda Daily Review

GEORGE G. HARTFORD, 73, of Sayre RR 1, Litchfield Township, died Thursday afternoon, Aug. 6, 1992 at his home.  Born Dec. 20, 1918 in New Era, he was a son of Gordon and Carrie Hartford.  Mr. Hartford was employed for many years by Max Cohen’s Salvage Yard in East Athens and also worked on several area farms.  Surviving are his mother, Carrie Frederick of the Page Manor, Athens; two sons, Guy Raymond of Sayre RR 1; and Raymond Rolls of Troy; a daughter, Mary Jane Merrill of temple, Ga.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; five brothers, Harrison Fenton of Rome RR 1; Clarence Fenton of Page Manor, Athens; Jonathon Fenton of Athens, Albert Fenton of Herrickville; Howard Fenton of Athens RR 1; two sisters, Marie Daugherty of Sayre, Beverly Hansel of Page Manor in Athens, several nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his father, Gordon Hartford and a brother, Boyd Fenton.  Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.  Interment will be at the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  There will be no calling hours.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda.  –Towanda Daily Review.

HARTFORD –LUCY N. BEERS, 90 of 129 N. Elmira St., Athens died unexpectedly Wednesday, August 24, 1988.  She was born in South Branch, Pa. Nov. 15, 1897, the daughter of J. H. and Abi Northrup Hartford.  She has been a resident of the Valley area for 62 years.  Mrs. Beers was predeceased by her husband, Carl Beers in 1976.  She is survived by two sons, Bernard Beers of Athens, Carl Beers, Jr. of Millport RD 1, N.Y.; three daughters, Mrs. Donald (Evelyn) Loomis of Sayre RD 2, Mrs. John (Edith) Cahill of Sayre, Mrs. Guy (Rita) Smith of Niverville, N.Y.; 17 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  Friends may call at the Jenkins Funeral Home, 111 S. Main St., Athens; Friday from 7 to 9 p.m.  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Earl Roberts of Sayre United Methodist Church officiating.  Burial will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park Cemetery, Luthers Mills.  Memorials may be directed to the Valley Ambulance Corps., Sayre, Pa.  –Towanda Daily Review

HARVEY - Jay Jay David Harvey, infant, of Towanda, Pa., diedThursday, Feb. 12, 2009, at Robert Packer Hospital. He was born Feb. 12, 2009, in Sayre, Pa., the son of James Harvey and Tiffany Rinebold. Jay Jay is survived by: his parents; maternal grandparents Theresa and Dan Rinebold of Athens, Pa.; paternal grandparents James and Joan Harvey of Towanda, Pa., and Sue Apgar of Lancaster, Pa.; paternal great-grandparents Gloria Harvey of Towanda, Pa., and Charles Apgar of Lancaster, Pa.; and his brother Teegan Rinebold. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, Pa. with the Rev. Richard Lowery officiating. Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park. -Towanda  Daily Review on 2/13/2009

HATCH - Annabelle Hatch Lampman, 90, of Towanda RR 4, Towanda Twp., Pa., died Saturday, Nov.1, 2008, at the Bradford County Manor in West Burlington Twp., Pa.  Annabelle was born in Towanda Twp. on Aug. 31, 1918, the daughter of the late Leonard and Nellie Benjamin Hatch. In earlier years, she was employed by the Myra Hosiery Mill in Towanda. During World War II., Annabelle worked at the Eclipse in Elmira, N.Y. and was later employed by the Towanda Corset Company, the Ithaca Textile Company and the Ann Page plant in Elmira, N.Y. Annabelle's main interest in life surrounded her home and family.  She is survived by: her son, Keith Howard Lampman of Towanda RR 4; step sons, George Michael Lampman and Charles Eugene Lampman; grandchildren, Amanda Sue, Bradley Joe, Andrew Keith and Suzanna Rachael Lampman; nieces, Janise C. Groover and Patricia C. Colegrove both of Towanda; a cousin, Doris B. Vanderpool of Towanda.  She was preceded in death by: her husband, Richard Andrew Lampman on May 15, 1992; brothers, Howard L. Hatch in 1975, Carl L. Hatch in 1991; a half brother, Clayton J. Hatch in 1984 and a sister, Helen Marian Hatch Chilson in 2000.  The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave. Towanda, Pa., with Mr. Bradley Crane officiating.  Interment will follow in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service Wednesday morning at the funeral home.  RHW.  Towanda Daily Review

HATCH, HELEN HATCH CHILSON, 77, of the Bradford County Manor, Troy RR 3, formerly of Durell, Towanda RR 2, and Doylestown, Pa., died Friday evening, Aug. 18, 2000, at Memorial Hospital, Towanda.  Born Jan. 3, 1923, in Towanda Township, she was a daughter of the late Leonard and Nellie Benjamin Hatch.  Helen was formerly employed by Mohawk Devices in Doylestown, for 11 years.  She enjoyed country music and dancing.  Surviving are: two daughters, Patricia and her husband, Cecil Colegrove, of Durell and Janice Groover and her friend, Terry Vanderpool, of Towanda; seven Grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Annabelle Lampman of Towanda RR 4; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Leonard Chilson on Oct. 18, 1981, and by two brothers, Carl L. Hatch, in 1991, and Howard L. Hatch, in 1948.  The funeral service will be held Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2000, at 2 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen funeral Home, 2217 York Ave, Towanda, with the Rev. Allen Hulslander, pastor of the Towanda First United Methodist Church, officiating.  Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  The family will receive friends Monday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.  –Towanda Daily Review.

HATCH –HELEN LELIA LAMONT, 99, formerly of Granville Summit, died Sunday afternoon, Sept. 24, 2000 at the Bradford County Manor.  Born Aug. 29, 1901 in Cuba, N.Y., she was one of four daughters born to the late Frederick and Ada Cole Hatch.  Helen was a graduate of Laquin High School and Mansfield Normal School.  Following her college education, she returned to Laquin and Barclay schools, where she taught for a brief time until her marriage.  Helen married Joel R. LaMont on Aug. 25, 1920 in Elmira, N.Y.  Mr. LaMont preceded her in death on Mar. 31, 1973 following 52 years of marriage.  Helen attended the Bailey Corners Baptist Church and was a member of the former Etude Music Club of the Leroy and Canton areas.  Helen loved music, and especially enjoyed playing the piano and organ.  She was also an avid gardener and enjoyed flowers.  She is survived by: five children and their spouses, Phyllis Law of Canton, Madeline and Charles F. Abel of Liverpool, N.Y., Frederick and Betty LaMont of Canton, Dorna and Milton VanNoy of Granville Summit, and Julia and C. B. Flock of Vail, Ariz.; 21 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to her husband, Helen was predeceased by: son Joel “Tim” LaMont; grandchild E.J. VanNoy and great-grandchild Zack VanNoy and three sisters.  The family will receive friends from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, at Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Drive, Canton.  The funeral service will immediately follow, with Helen’s close friend, Pastor Ronald Bly, officiating.  Interment will be held in the Bradford County Memorial Park in Luthers Mills.  The family requests that memorials be directed to the American Cancer Society, Bradford Unit, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, Pa. in Mrs. LaMont’s memory.  –Towanda Daily Review.

JOHN EDWARD HATCH, 72, of 941 S. Main St., Towanda, died Saturday morning, May 11, 2002, at Memorial Hospital, Towanda, Pa.  He was born Sept. 15, 1929, in Sayre, a son of the late Ivan and Florence McCracken Hatch.  John was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served in the U.S. Army.  He was formerly employed by Max Cohen’s Auto Salvage in Athens, the Old Mill in Towanda, and Dunn Brothers Construction Co.  John loved fishing and trips to Atlantic City, N.J.  He is survived by his wife, Damie Vanderpool Hatch, at home; sons, John K. Hatch and William H. Hatch, both of Towanda; daughters and sons-in-law, Eliza and Calvin Forrest of Ulster, Debbie Hatch at home and Damie and Gary Johnson of Towanda; six grandchildren; two brothers, James Hatch of Hornbrook and Thomas Hatch of Missouri; sister, Molly Jane McCracken of Horseheads, N.Y.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Funeral services will be private.  Interment will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda.  There are no calling hours.  –Towanda Daily Review.

RALPH W. ‘SKIP’ HATCH, 71, Milan, PA died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 05, 2007 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA.  He was born October 5, 1935, Sayre, PA the son of the late Ralph and Bessie Alexander Hatch.  Skip was a machinist and assembler at the Ingersoll-Rand, Athens, Pa. where he worked for 40 years before retiring at the age of 62.  He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and gardener. He was a very loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  He is predeceased by his parents.  He is survived by his wife Lucille House Hatch of 47 years at home; children Richard and Laurissa Hatch, E. Smithfield, PA, Lenore and Don McClernon, Van Etan, NY, Ralph and Patricia Hatch, Jacksonville, N.C., Randy and Jennifer Hatch, Athens, Pa., and Rodney Hatch of South Waverly, Pa.; grandchildren Tonya, Mac, Caitlin, Ryan, Russell, Kiley, Bradley, Zachary, Denver, Audrey; and one great grandchild Jocelyn; siblings Delores Dubois, Milan, PA and Deanna Finnley, Athens, Pa.; an aunt, Mary Hatch, Waverly, N.Y.; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many special loving friends.  Friends and family may call Monday, April 9, 2007 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, Pa.  Funeral and committal services will follow at 5 p.m. with Rev. Anne Canfield officiating.  Burial will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa.  –Towanda Daily Review 4/6/2007

HAVERLY -Harold R. Haverly, 76, of Towanda RR 3, Pa. died Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa. Born Sept. 24, 1931 in Overton, Pa., he was the son of the late Thomas Haverly and Josephine Hottenstein Haverly. Harold was a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served in the US Army. In 1952 he married the former Mary Ann Kalo in the Monroeton Methodist Parsonage. In early years, he was employed by Rice Dairy in Towanda, the AW Kelly Gas Company and by Charlie Dannemann's Service Station. He was later employed by GTE Sylvania in Towanda for many years until his retirement in 1993. Following his retirement, Harold worked for Sears as a service technician in the Towanda area. For 30 years, Harold served as a deputy game protector for the Pennsylvania Game Commission. He was a life member of Beirne–Webster VFW Post 1568, Towanda and American Legion Post No. 42, Towanda. Harold enjoyed the outdoors, beekeeping, hunting, fishing, wood working and working on tractors and lawn mowers. He is survived by: his wife, Mary Ann Kalo Haverly at home; his children, Gary R. Haverly and his wife Candy of LeRaysville, Pa., Gyla Bailey of Monroeton RR 1, Pa., Gregory R. Haverly and his wife Diana of Towanda RR 3, Pa., Genell Haverly of Rome, Pa.; 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; his brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Sally Haverly of Towanda Pa.; sisters, Betty Johnson of Monroeton, Pa. and Ruth Dieffenbach of Sayre, Pa.; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Eugene and Jean Harman of East Canton, Pa., and Max and Shirley Kalo of Monroeton, Pa.; Sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Janice and Richard Morrison of Granville, Pa.; several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son Glenn R. Haverly on June 24, 1985 and by his brother-in-law, Walter Johnson. The funeral and committal service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, 2008, at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa., with the Rev. Daniel Jordan, pastor of the Monroeton United Methodist Church officiating. Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 will accord military honors Sunday afternoon at the funeral home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service Sunday afternoon at the funeral home. Interment will be on Monday in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society, Bradford Unit, 1948 East Third St., Williamsport, Pa. 17701 or to Guthrie Hospice, Guthrie Square, Sayre, Pa. 18840 in Harold R. Haverly's memory. - Towanda Daily Review, 3 May 2008

HAVERLY Ruth F. Dieffenbach
77, formerly of the Page Manor, Athens, and Franklindale, Pa., died
Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010 at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial Hospital, N. Towanda Twp., Pa.  Ruth was born April 11, 1933 in Overton, Pa., the daughter of the late Thomas and Josephine Hottenstein Haverly. In early years, she was employed by the Blue Swan in Sayre and as a waitress at the Indian Trail Restaurant in North Towanda. She was later employed in the wire drawing department at GTE Sylvania in Towanda until her retirement. Ruth enjoyed being visited and spending time with her family and friends. Surviving are: her children, Jared (Betty) Dieffenbach of Disputanta, Va., Doreen Gleason and friend William Young of Athens, Pa., Dena (Robert) Perry of Waverly, N.Y., Maureen Dieffenbach of Athens, Pa.; grandchildren, Ricky Cagle, Laurie (Stevie) Donovan, Shannon Dyer and Adam Frye, Lukus Shores and Rachelle Dodge, Kristopher Dieffenbach, Alicia Walker; a very special granddaughter, Brianna Dieffenbach; great-grandchildren, Shauna, Larrissa, Gage, Kasandra, Devin, Blaise, Cohen and Zhayne; great-great-grandson, Kayden; brother, Charles (Sally) Haverly; sister, Betty Johnson; sister-in-law, Mary Ann Haverly; several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Karen Dieffenbach; brother, Harold Haverly; and grandson, Derek Dieffenbach.  The funeral service will be held at noon on Monday, Sept. 27, at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. Interment will follow in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service Monday morning at the funeral home. - Towanda Daily Review, September 24, 2010

HAWKINS Evelyn Hawkins Herrington
78, wife of Neil E. Herrington of Summerfield, Fla., formerly of Troy, Pa., died
Friday, May 7, 2010 at the Orlando Regional Healthcare Center in Orlando, Fla. Evelyn was born in Guilford, Conn., on Feb. 21, 1932, the daughter of the late Gilbert Alexander Hawkins and Pearl Newton Hawkins. Evelyn worked alongside her husband, Neil, in his vending, auctioneering and real estate businesses. Following her retirement, Evelyn volunteered as "Sweetie The Clown" where she brought joy to many children of all ages. Evelyn enjoyed baking and was known for her wonderful pies. She also enjoyed gardening, reading, sewing and knitting. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Neil E. Herrington at home; daughter, Laurie Dunn of Towanda, Pa.; seven grandchildren, Andrea (Mark) Kirsten of Quebec, Canada, Scott Kelsall of Sayre, Pa., Jonathan (Melissa) Dunn of Honesdale, Pa., Joshua (Marlesa) Dunn of Williamsport, Pa., Elisabeth (William) Everett of Southport, N.Y., Benjamin and Mariah Dunn both of Towanda, Pa.; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Linda Benzi of Guilford, Conn., June Filas of Unicoi, Tenn.; brother, Gilbert Hawkins Jr. of East Hampton, Conn.; special friends, Aida and Orlando Rodriguez, Pat and Bill Vandivier of Summerfield, Fla. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Nancy; sister, Janet; and brother, Charles. The funeral service will be held at noon on Saturday, May 15, at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa., with Pastor Donn Hauser, of the Independent Baptist Church, Towanda, officiating. Interment will follow in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Center for Autism Research, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 3535 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19104 in Evelyn Hawkins Herrington's memory. – Towanda Daily Review, May 13, 2010

HAWLEY - Gerald C. Hawley, 76, formerly of James Street, North Towanda, Pa., diedearly Tuesday morning, May 12, 2009, at the Bradford County Manor in West Burlington Township, Pa., where he had been a resident for the past five years.  Gerald was born June 10, 1932, in Towanda, Pa., the son of the late Gaylord LeRoy Hawley and Catherine Stritzinger Hawley. Gerald was a graduate of Towanda High School and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served in the U.S. Army.  Following completion of his military service, he returned home to become employed by the A&P Super Market in Towanda, and later worked at the A&P market in the North Towanda Shopping Plaza for more than 40 years until his retirement.  Gerald enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening.  He is survived by: twin sons Gerald Lee Hawley of Hughesville, Pa., and Rev. Gerard Lee Hawley of Dushore, Pa.; brothers LeRoy G. Hawley of Towanda RR 6, Pa., and Robert A. Hawley of Burlington, Pa.; half-sister Margaret Gill of Levittown, Pa.; nieces Karen Blauvelt of Towanda, Pa., and Laurie Beirne of Towanda, Pa.; nephews Michael Hawley of Sayre, Pa., Scott Hawley of Towanda, Pa., Jeff Hawley of North Wales, Pa., Rian Hawley of Allentown, Pa., and Greg Hawley of Emmaus, Pa.; as well as numerous great nieces, great nephews and cousins.  The funeral service will be held at noon Thursday, May 14, 2009, at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave. Towanda, Pa. Interment will follow in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service at the funeral home.  The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Bradford County Manor Activities Fund, RR 3 Box 322, Troy, PA 16947 in Gerald C. Hawley's memory.

LEROY G. HAWLEY, 91, of Towanda, passed away Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020 at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Guthrie Memorial Hospital Towanda. Leroy was born in Towanda on Sept. 21, 1929, the son of Gaylord L. Hawley and Catherine Stritzinger Hawley. He was a graduate of Towanda High School with the class of 1947 and was a veteran of the Korean War having served with the U.S. Army. Leroy was employed by Penelec in Towanda for 42 years until his retirement. In early years, Leroy served as a Cub Scout Leader in Towanda. He was a member of Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 and served as a driver with the Towanda Ambulance Association for a number of years. He is survived by his daughter, Karen Blauvelt of Towanda; son, Michael Hawley of Sayre; grandchildren, Travis Vought of Pittsburgh, Lisa Hawley and Susan Hawley both of Sayre; several great-grandchildren; brother, Robert Hawley of Burlington; half-sister, Margaret “Peg” Gill of Wilkes-Barre; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Leroy was predeceased by a daughter, Laurie Ann Hawley on May 17, 2018, grandson, Mark Matthew Hawley on March 27, 2014, brother Gerald C. Hawley on May 12, 2009 and his former wife, Ruth Irene Atwell Hawley on Jan. 8, 2010. Full military honors were accorded by members of Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 and Beirne Webster VFW Post 1568, Towanda at Bradford County Memorial Park, Burlington Township, on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020. -Towanda Daily Review 12/5/2020

MARK MATTHEW HAWLEY, 30, of Towanda, Pa., passed away Thursday, March 27, 2014 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pa. Mark was born in Towanda on June 10, 1983, a son of Laurie Hawley and Mark Potter. He attended Towanda Area High School. Mark enjoyed computer programming and repair, music and caring for his cat. Surviving are his mother Laurie Hawley of Towanda; father Mark Potter of Monroeton; maternal grandfather, LeRoy Hawley of Wysox; several aunts, uncles, cousins, a special cousin, Travis Vought of Pittsburgh, Pa., and his special friend, Missi Miller of Towanda. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Ruth Hawley and paternal grandparents, Bill and Anne Potter. The funeral service will be held Monday, March 31, 2014 at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 103 Main St., Towanda, Pa., with Rev. James Hollister, pastor, officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be 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 in Mark's memory. Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, PA. –Towanda Daily Review 3/29/2014

EMMETT LEE HAYFORD, 58, of Elmira, N.Y., formerly of Athens, Pa. passed away on Friday, Jan. 15, 2016 unexpectedly due to a pre-existing heart condition. Emmett was born on Feb. 2, 1957 in Elmira, the son of the late Paul Victor and Eleanor Jean Rowe Hayford. He attended Milton Hershey High School and furthered his education in Offset Printing (full color) press. He was employed with Tioga Park Security and Masonite as a kiln operator from 1977 to 2007. Emmett was a line officer for the Sayre Ambulance Corps and a volunteer firefighter for Athens Township Volunteer Fire Company. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, bowler in school, Ice hockey, football and on the swim team. He is predeceased by a half-brother, Robert Hansell, half-sister, Elizabeth Hansell and Helen Hansell, sister-in-law Darlene Hayford, and nephew Jason Johnson. He is survived by his significant other Mae Kenney of 26 years; his siblings and their spouses, Paula Hayford, Athens, Pa., David Hayford, of Athens, Peggy and Rick Johnson of Athens, Theresa Hayford of Athens, Nancy K. Delp of Iowa, Lyle T. Delp of Towanda, Pa., Vicki Jo Hayford of Wysox, Pa., Tammy Sue of Wysox and his step-mother Betty Hayford, numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. A memorial service will be held at at 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, Pa. with Rev. Linda Rogers officiating. Burial will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa. at the convenience of the family. –Towanda Daily Review 1/17/2016

HEATH - Annie Scrivens, age 94, of Athens, Pa., died June 10, 2008, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Towanda, Pa., on Jan. 18, 1914, the daughter of the late James O'Neil Foyle and Eva Louina Heath. Her family whom she loved very much will sadly miss her. Annie was employed at the Blue Swan as a seamstress. She enjoyed gardening, knitting and many trips to Canada with her second husband Frank Scrivens, Sr. She was predeceased by: her husbands, Frank Scrivens, Sr. and Mike Maryott; one brother, Louie Heath; two sisters, Teresa Winfield and Florence Dale and her favorite son-in-law, George D. Ford. Annie is survived by: her children, Marlea Maryott of Elmira, N.Y., David Maryott of Milton, Fla. and Judy Ford of Athens, Pa.; eight grandchildren, Elisee LaBrecque, David Maryott, Jr., Michael D. Ford, Michelle LaBrecque, Elizabeth Maryott, Nicole Faucher, Colline Ford, Connie Gennarino, many great grandchildren, her very best friend Norma Barroclift and good friend John Crowley. Friends and family may call from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2008, at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, Pa. Funeral Services will follow at the funeral home with the Rev. Linda Rogers officiating.
Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park. - Towanda Daily Review, 11 June 2008

EDWARD B. HEATH, 78, of Towanda RD 5, Shores Hill passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning April 13, 1988 at Memorial Hospital, Towanda. He was born February 1, 1910 in Asylum Township, Bradford County, PA, the son of the late Charles Adam and Lillian Dell Benjamin Heath. Edward received his education at the Macedonia grade school and Towanda High School. As a young man he worked for several farmers and the Lehigh Valley Railroad. In 1936 he began his career of high line construction. He applied for the job with Mr. Murphy of the Sordoni Construction Company who told him to report at 4 a.m. and if a person didn’t show up the job was his. Edward shelled corn all night so that he would be sure to be awake to report for the job. Luckily, one man didn’t show and the job was his. He continued in this work, starting as a ground man and working his way to general foreman. Edward was a hard worker and believed in giving an honest day’s work for an honest day’s pay. He worked for several contractors and was known for his integrity and thoroughness. He retired at the age of 65 after 38 y6ears in line construction. Mr. Heath was a member and an honorary trustee of the Union Corners United Methodist Church. Other memberships include I.B.E.W. Local 1249 and the Towanda Rifle and Pistol Club. Edward’s life was devoted to his wife and family. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and baseball fan. He also enjoyed gardening and tending his special patch of blueberries. Surviving are his wife of 48 years, the former Leona Westbrook; daughter and son-in-law, Norma Jeanine and Albert Maryott of Towanda RD 5; a son and daughter-in-law, Warren and Susan Heath of RD # Hunlock Creek, PA; grandchildren; Jerry and Kayse Maryott of Alexandria, VA; Edward and Melinda Maryott of Scott Air Force Base, Illinois; Dale and Christina Maryott of Fort Clayton, Panama; Dwayne and Coralan Maryott of Havelock, NC; Kristal Maryott of Towanda RD 5 and Jonathan Heath of RD 3 Hunlock Creek, PA; great-grandchildren, Melody, Eddie, Karen Maryott and step-great-granddaughter, Krysta Sekerak; sister, Mrs. Jennie Brown of Sayre; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by an infant son, Alan Heath and two brothers, Robert M. Heath and Reed C. Heath. The funeral service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda with the Rev. Jeff Hale, pastor of the Union Corners United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, PA. The family will receive friends Friday from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the Union Corners United Methodist Church in care of Fred Post, RD 5, Towanda, PA or to the Wysox Ambulance Association, Box 2, Wysox, PA. –Towanda Daily Review

HEATH -  Ernest Theodore "Ernie" Heath, 71, of the Colonial Terrace, Towanda, Pa. diedThursday evening March 12, 2009 at the Skilled Nursing Unit of  Memorial Hospital, N. Towanda Twp., Pa.  Ernie was born September 4, 1937 in Sayre, Pa. the son of Robert Heath and Maryellen Hunsinger Heath. He attended school in Sullivan County and in early years was employed in the coal mines at Mildred and Bernice, Pa. and as a lumberman for Flynn Logging. On April 22, 1961, Ernie married the former Jean Marie McCarthy at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Towanda. He was later employed by Towanda Borough for 27 years until his retirement.  Ernie was a member of SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Towanda and the Towanda Fire Department. He enjoyed fishing, taking walks with his grandchildren and visiting with his many friends. Surviving are: his wife of nearly 48 years, Jean Marie Heath, at home; daughters and sons-in-law: Maria Jean BAILEY and Raymond Bailey Jr., of Towanda, Christina Ann Johnson and Robert E. Johnson, of Towanda; grandchildren: Destinee Bailey, Jacob Bailey, Sierra BAILEY, Angela Johnson and Megan Johnson; brothers: George Heath and his wife, Joann Heath, of Mildred, Pa., John Heath of Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Wesley Heath and his wife Elizabeth Heath of Dushore, Pa.; sister: Marjorie O'Connor and her husband, Harold "Bud" O'Connor, of Mildred, Pa.; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Robert and Caroline McCarthy of Sayre; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Patricia and Paul Webster of Athens; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by; his twin brother, Jim Heath, a brother, Robert Heath Jr., a sister, Cora Elchak and a half brother, James Laverne Heath.  The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, PA.  A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday March 17, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Third St. Towanda, Pa.  Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa.  RHW.  Towanda Daily Review  14 March 2009

HEATH –FLORENCE (HEATH) SMITH, 76, of Gillett, PA died July 11, 1998 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.  She was born September 30, 1921 in Laquin-Ellenton, PA, the daughter of the late Joseph and Emma Jane (Matson) Heath.  Florence was a 1939 graduate of South Side High School, Elmira, NY.  She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge of Gillett and the Eastern Star, Troy.  Florence was also a member of the Fassett Grange.  She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Jean Anne and Douglas Elvidge of Huber Heights, OH; son, John R. Smith III of Troy; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Nettie Tiffeney of Endicott, NY, Adeline Gee of Gillett and Bertha Taylor of Elmira, NY; brothers, Jack Heath of Elmira, NY and Samuel Heath of Gillett; friend of 50 years, Vera Crandall of Gillett.  She was preceded in death by her husband J. Raymond Smith Jr. in October of 1965.  Funeral services were held July 15 at the Roberts Funeral Home in Wellsburg with the Rev. Donald Rockwell officiating and interment to be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  –Troy Gazette-Register

 

HEATH Gerald D. Heaath, 74, of New Albany, died Friday at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre following a brief illness.  He was born September 7, 1906 in Towanda, the son of the late Michael and Hannah RYAN Heath.  He had spent his entire life in Bradford County and had been employed by Ingersoll Rand, Athens for 30 years having retired in 1971.  He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and was New Albany Chief ofd Police for 45 years, served as constable for New Albany Boro, was a Bradford County Deputy Sheriff for many years and was also a candiate for Bradford County Sheriff several years ago.  Mr. Heath was elected as New Albany Democratic Committeemen for 28 connecutive two year terms.  He also held membership in the IAM-AFL-CIO Local NO 1064.  Survivied by his wife, Carmeta CRANMER Heath, at home; two daughter, Mrs. John (Patricia) Powers of New Albany and Mrs. Bernard (Colleen) Calaman of New Albany; one son, Charles H. of New Albany; two sisters, Mrs. Charles (Mary) Madison of Solomon's Island, MD and Mrs. Leroy (Catherine) Gorman of Chenango Forks, NY, a half-brother James Kinsman of Towanda, nine grandchildren, nine great- grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at ? a.m. at SS. Peter and Paul Church, Towanda.  Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park Cemetery, Luthers Mills.  Couldn't make out the funeral home.  RHW.  Towanda Daily Review June, 1981. 

 

HEATH –JENNIE VIOLA BROWN, 90, widow of Lawrence F. Brown, of 311 Desmond St., Sayre, Pa., died Thursday, Oct. 26, 2006, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre after a brief illness.  Jennie was the youngest child and only daughter of Charles Adam and Lillian Dell Benjamin Heath. She was born April 14, 1916, at the family home on Tip Top, Asylum Township.  Jennie attended elementary school in Macedonia and graduated from Towanda Valley High School in 1934.  She worked at various jobs in the Wysox and Towanda area. While working at the Speedway Restaurant, located on Bridge Street, she met a young painter from a crew painting the bridge. They were married on Aug. 16, 1937.  Jennie was no stranger to work, working at jobs through the Depression years and the war years.  She was employed by the Eclipse in Elmira, Sylvania in Towanda and the Greyhound Bus Stop in East Towanda.  In 1948, the couple purchased their home in Sayre.  Jennie was employed in the sewing department of the Blue Swan for many years and later at the Newberry's store.  Throughout her life, Jennie maintained flower beds and a garden from which she canned, preserved and froze its bounty.  Visitors at her home were never allowed to leave without partaking of a meal or a dessert. She was a fabulous cook!  For many years, their cabin on Barclay Mountain was the scene of picnics, nature watching and berry picking. A home bought in Dade City, Fla., provided a vacation home.  Jennie's love of family earned her an extended family beyond "kin." They included friends, neighbors, co-workers and caretakers.  Jennie is survived by her son, Lawrence "Larry" Brown and wife Ruth of Sayre; beloved grandchildren, Rebecca Brown of Philadelphia and Andrew Brown of Edinboro University; sister-in-law, Leona Heath of Towanda; brother-in-law, Walter Brown and wife Millie of East Towanda; and several nephews, nieces and cousins.  She was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence, on June 22, 1976; her parents; and brothers Robert, Edward and Reed Heath.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Alteri-Bowen Funeral Home, 314 Desmond St., Sayre.  The funeral service will be held in Jennie's original home area of Towanda at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 30, at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with the Rev. James Donahoo, pastor of the Sayre Christian Church, officiating.  Interment will follow in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa.  –Towanda Daily Review

JOHN A. HEATH, 78, a lifelong resident of Towanda RR 2, Pa., died Monday morning, July 12, 1999, at his home following declining health.  Born April 20, 1921, in Towanda Township, Pa., he was a son of the late Frank and Bessie Hipple Heath, John was a graduate of Towanda High School and as a young man worked at the C.C. Camp in Weston, Pa.  He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army in Battery C, 553rd Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion in Normandy, Northern France, the Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe.  John was the recipient of the Purple Heart and five Bronze Service Stars.  On Aug. 11, 1944, he married the former Lucy A. Wood in Towanda.  Following the completion of his military service, John was employed by the Lehigh Valley Railroad.  In 1947 he purchased the former Cecil Thompson Farm in Towanda Township and later purchased the former Robert Sick farm in Towanda Township, which he owned and operated until his retirement in 1982.  John enjoyed square dancing with his wife, Lucy and hunting with his family and friends.  He was a member of Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 and Beirne-Webster Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1568, Towanda.  He was a former member of several square-dancing clubs in the area.  Surviving are his wife, Lucy Wood Heath, at home; a daughter and son-in-law, Connie and Richard Luce of Towanda RR 3; a son, Gary Heath of Towanda RR 6; a granddaughter and her husband, Rhonda and Paul Ferrario of Towanda; a grandson, Scott Heath of Towanda RR 5; a grandson and his wife, Frank and Jennifer Heath of Monroeton; a great-grandson, Joshua Ferrario; a great-granddaughter, Taylor Heath; a very special aunt, Ellie Hecker of Monroeton.  The family will receive friends Thursday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the funeral home.  The funeral service will be held Thursday, July 15, 1999 at 2 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. with the Rev. Harry L. Ferguson officiating.  Interment will follow in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa., with Towanda area veterans according full military honors.  –Towanda Daily Review.

LESLIE L. HEEMAN, 72, of Athens RD 1, Crestview Trailer Court died unexpectedly Wednesday July 8, 1987 at his home. He was born October 25, 1914 in LeRaysville, son of Frank and Cora Sibley Heeman. Mr. Heeman had been al lifelong resident of the Valley area. He was employed at Athens Foundry for 35 years. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving with the U.S. Army. Mr. Heeman was a member of Wheelock American Legion Post of Sayre No. 283 and the VFW Skiff Power Post No. 1536. He is survived by four sons: Austin Lane of Waterbury, Conn., John Lane, Athens, Joseph Lane, Sayre and Terry Heeman at home; nine grandchildren; two sisters, Irene Meeker of Sayre and Rose Johnson of Syare; one brother, Ralph Heeman of Litchfield. Mr. Heeman was predeceased by his wife, Norma Heeman in 1972 and by one daughter, Carol Ann Lane in 1976. Friends may call at the Jenkins Funeral Home, 111 South Main St., Athens on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. The funeral will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. Dr. Horace Brown King, pastor of the Waverly Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills. A complete military funeral will be conducted. –Towanda Daily Review

HEEMAN –MARY MAE HEEMAN JOHNSON, 83 of 315 Pine St., Towanda, Pa., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 1999, at her home.  Born April 24, 1916, in Towanda, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Lettie Bowman Heeman.  On January 10, 1942, she married John Johnson, who preceded her in death on Feb. 14, 1998.  Mary’s main interest in life was her home and family.  She was a member of the Church on the Hill, Milan, Pa.  Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Rose and Ron Bailey, Shirley and Henry Benjamin, Margaret and Kenneth Vanderpool and Mary and Donald Sickler, all of Towanda: twin sons and daughters-in-law, James and Thresa Johnson of Towanda and Joseph and Connie Johnson of Towanda; sons and daughters-in-law, Charles B. and Carrie Johnson of Athens and John and Betty Kennedy of Wysox; son Albert E. Johnson of Towanda; 20 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.  She was predeceased by a brother, Samuel “Sonny” Heeman, and by two sisters, Margaret Butts and Lottie Johnson.  The funeral and committal service will be held Friday, Nov. 26, 1999, at 1 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa., with the Rev. David Wilkerson, pastor of the Church on the Hill, Milan, Pa., officiating.  Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral home Friday afternoon at the funeral home.  –Towanda Daily Review.

HEIM –ALVA H. YODER, 81, widow of William H. Yoder of Towanda RD 1 died early Sunday morning July 31, 1988 at the Moses Taylor Hospital in Scranton. She was born October 31, 1906 in Schuylkill Haven, PA, a daughter of Frank J. and Mary Kirkpatrick Heim. She graduated from the Schuylkill Haven High School, class of 1924. On June 30, 1925 she married William H. Yoder. Mr. and Mrs. Yoder came to Towanda in 1947 and formed and operated the Yoder Tire Service in North Towanda which grew into a successful business. Alva was active in the company and assisted her husband as bookkeeper for many years. Her main interest was in her home and her family but she still found time to be active in community affairs. Alva and her husband were charter members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Towanda and very active in starting the charter. She was a member of Towanda Shakespeare Club, Towanda Garden Club and a life-long member of Towanda Chapter #76, OES. Alva attracted a wide circle of friends through her warm charm, vivid conversation, great sense of humor, gracious manner and her thoughtfulness and deep consideration of others. She was called on by friends and various organizations to be Mrs. Santa Claus during the Christmas season. She was predeceased by her husband, William H. Yoder on May 30, 1975. She is survived by two daughters: Mary Alva Yoder, Towanda RD 1 and Sarah Luise Yoder, Pottstown; a son, William H. Yoder Jr., Towanda RD 1; five grandchildre: Joy Wright, John Wright, Anson Wright, Heidi Yoder and Mark Yoder; two sisters: Mrs. John (Edith) Krater, Schuylkill Haven, PA and Mrs. Ruth Fahl, Stone Harbor, NJ; several nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Kurt E. Garbe and Pastor Maurice J. Hart officiating. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park. The family will receive friends this evening from 7-9 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. Memorials may be directed to the Trinity Lutheran Church Memorial Fund in care of Kathy Bellanca, 105 Wilmot Dr., Towanda, PA. –Towanda Daily Review

HEIMEL   Viola E. Ritzel, 87, of W. Burlington, Pa., died Friday, Feb. 05, 2010 at the Bradford County Manor, Burlington, Pa.  Viola was born on March 8, 1922 in Baltimore, Md., the daughter of the late James John and Kathryn Heimel.  Viola was a devout Catholic who attended St. Peter and Paul Church through the Bradford County Manor. She loved to crochet and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She is predeceased by a sister and a brother.  She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Howard W. Ritzel of W. Burlington, Pa.; children, James and Patricia Ritzel, Middle Village, N.Y., Kenneth and Ritzel, E. Smithfield, Pa.; grandchildren, Donna Ritzel, Cathy Larrabee, Carol Wisniewski, and Denise Rappl; great-grandchildren, Stephanie, Victor, Giovanni, Vincenzo, Calogero, Brooke, and Harmon IV; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.  Friends and family may call from 10-11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 South Main St., Athens, Pa. Funeral services will follow at noon on Tuesday and will be held at the St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Third Street, Towanda, Pa., with Father Gregory Villaescusa.  Burial will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Burlington, Pa.  Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Bradford County Manor Activity Fund, RR3 Box 322, Troy, PA 16947.  February 06, 2010, Towanda Daily Review.

AL DEAN HEINZE.  The body of Al Dean Heinze, age 26, was brought to the Morse Funeral Home, Canton from Raleigh, N.C., where he died on Feb. 17, 1975.  The deceased was born on August 28, 1948, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Heinze of Troy.  He was a graduate of troy High School and was employed by the Martin Woodcraft of Raleigh, N.C.  He was a member of the Granville Church of Christ.  Survivors in addition to his parents are sisters; Ruth Hufford of Garner, N.C., Helen Kalmbach, Canton RD 1, Dorothy Paris, Troy RD 2, Janet Weisbrod, Troy; brothers, Robert Heinze of Troy and James Heinze with the U.S. Marines at Quantico, Va.  Viewing hours at Morse Funeral Home were Wednesday 7:00-9:00 p.m.  Funeral services were held on Thursday, Feb. 20, 1975 at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Ed Spencer officiating.  Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  –Canton Independent Sentinel.

HEINZE –LOIS HEINZE MILLER, 74, of Granville Summit RD 1, died Sunday morning, Nov. 1, 1987, at her home.  Born Dec. 11, 1912, in Shunk, Pa., she was a daughter of Amiel and Harriet Meeker Heinze.  On Nov. 16, 1936, she married John J. Miller in Philadelphia, Pa.  He predeceased her on Feb. 9, 1982.  Mrs. Miller assisted her husband in the operation of their successful business known as Miller’s Bar and Restaurant in Granville Summit for many years.  She was an active member of the Troy Area Senior Citizens and possessed a great love of her family and home.  Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Lois and William Brutzman of Towanda RD 1; two grandsons, J. Scott and Steven S. Brutzman, both of Towanda RD 1; a sister, Mrs. Juliet Bower of Glendora, N.J.; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  The funeral and committal service will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with Steven Parker of the Granville Center Church of Christ officiating.  Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends an hour prior to the funeral service Wednesday afternoon at the funeral home.  The family requests that memorials may be directed to the troy Area Senior Citizens Activities Fund in care of Edward Ballard, president, RD 1 Box 219; Gillett, Pa. in Mrs. Miller’s memory.  –Towanda Daily Review.

HEISTER –NAOMA MARIE THOMAS, 74 of 10 South Minnequa Ave., Canton, Pa. died at Troy Community Hospital early Monday July 18, 1983.  She was born in Williamsport, Pa. a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Heister.  Mrs. Thomas was a former member of the Village Improvement Association in Canton.  She is survived by her husband, Philip B. to whom she was married for 48 years; two foster children, M. S. Shirley Wetherbee of Marietta, Ga. and Leland Thomas of Reading, Pa.; a sister, Mrs. Byron (Ruth) Amrine of Ann Arbor, Mich.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Burial will be at the convenience of the family.  There will be no visitation.  Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Morse-Kleese Funeral Home, Canton, Pa.  –Towanda Daily Review (Buried Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills)

HELMS - ELLEN E. FOSTER
 Ellen E. Foster, long time Canton, PA resident, died at age 81 on March 28, 2002 at Troy Community Hospital. Born January 8, 1921 in Troy, PA she was the daughter of Guy and Lena Beatus Helms. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Canton Post 714 Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Canton Ecumenical Parish where she was active in the IHS Sunday School class. Ellen is survived by her daughters, Arline (and William) Most of Gillette, NJ and Mary (and Michael) Foster-Quinn of Newtown, PA; three grandchildren; a brother and a sister, William Helms and Mary Jane Seal, both of Elmira, NY; numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 40 years, W. Vaughn Foster, in 1981. Graveside services were held April 1 at the Bradford County Memorial Park in Luthers Mills.  Arrangements were made by the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home in Canton. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Western Alliance Emergency Services, PO Box 12, Troy, PA 16947 or Troy Community Hospital, 100 John St., Troy, PA 16947.

HELMS –ELLEN E. FOSTER.  On the afternoon of Thursday, March 28, 2002, long-time Canton Borough resident Ellen E. Foster died quietly at Troy Community Hospital.  She was 81 years of age.  Born Jan. 8, 1921, in Troy, she was the daughter of Guy and Lena Beatus Helms.  She was blessed with a warm, friendly demeanor and sparkling eyes.  As a young woman, Ellen was courted by a local gentleman named William Vaughn Foster, and on April 9, 1941, they were united in marriage.  They raised two daughters and shared 40 years together until Vaughn’s passing in May of 1981.  Ellen enjoyed crocheting and gardening, and the beautiful blossoms that burst forth around her home were an enhancement to the neighborhood.  Her husband was an avid golfer, so Ellen, determined not to become a “golf widow,” joined the Corey Creek Club and took up the game herself.  She was also an active member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Canton Post 714 Veterans of Foreign Wars.  Ellen was a woman with a deep, abiding faith in the Lord.  She had been a member of the former First Presbyterian Church of Canton and was currently a member of its successor, the Canton Ecumenical Parish, where she had participated in the I.H.S. Sunday School Calls.  She enjoyed the company of her family and friends, greeting all who came to see her with her warm smile and hospitality.  Ellen is survived by her daughters Arline (and William) Most of Gillette, NJ, and Mary (and Michael) Foster-Quinn of Newtown, Pa.; grandsons, William Ryan Most and Zachary Foster (and Stephanie) Most and granddaughter Veronica N. Quinn; brother, William Helms, and sister, Mary Jane Seal, both of Elmira, N.Y.; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband, W. Vaughn Foster.  In accordance with Ellen’s expressed wishes, there will be no public viewing.  A graveside service will be held Monday, April 1, at 2 p.m. at the Bradford County Memorial Park in Luthers Mills.  The family will provide flowers and suggests that memorial contributions be directed to either Western Alliance Emergency Services, P.O. Box 12, Troy, Pa. or Troy Community Hospital, 100 John St., Troy, Pa.  Professional services have been entrusted to Morse and Kleese Funeral Home Inc., 40 N. Center St., Canton.  –Towanda Daily review.

HEMENWAY –FLORENCE (HEMENWAY) BARRETT, 92, a resident of Cogan House Township, went home to be with the Lord on June 18, 1997, while residing at the Williamsport Home.  Born in the Woodlands of McNett Twp. on December 15, 1904, she was the daughter of James and Elvira (Williams) Hemenway.  She learned her three R’s at the one room Yorktown schoolhouse prior to the family’s relocating to Grover.  She was a woman well acquainted with hard work and the helping of others.  It was during a time when she was looking after a farming family in Columbia Twp. that she met Herbert Barrett, also employed at the same farm.  In 1941 they were united in Holy Matrimony and bought a farm in Springfield Twp.  They were together until Herbert’s passing in 1966.  Mrs. Barrett later relocated to Trout Run, RR 1.  All her life her devotion to her Lord was of paramount importance.  While living in the Bradford County area, she was a member of the Grover Church of Christ.  After her move to Cogan House Twp., she joined the Cogan House Christian Church, where she was active in the Ladies’ Aid Society, and rarely missed a Sunday service.  She was known as an expert at the art of crochet and loved to make afghans until her hands became too arthritic for her to continue.  Once she started a project she couldn’t rest until it was finished.  In more recent years she spent many enjoyable hours solving word search puzzles and enjoying the company of her family.  Surviving are sons: Jack Pine, West Grove, and Donald (Juanita) Barrett, Columbia Cross Roads; daughter, Jo Ann (Robert) Lowe, Trout Run, RR 1; brother Hess Hemenway, Canton RR 1; daughter-in-law, Dorothy Pine, Wilmington, DE; 20 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.  Predeceasing her besides her husband Herbert, was a son James Pine and daughter, Sandra Barrett.  Funeral services were conducted June 21 from the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, Canton, with the Rev. William Waters, pastor of the Cogan House Christian Church, officiating.  Interment was in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills. –Canton Independent Sentinel.

HERMAN D. HEMENWAY, 87, a resident of the Bradford County Manor, formerly of Grover, Pa., died Wednesday evening, April 30, 1988 at the manor.  He was born March 17, 1901 at Leolyn, the son of James and Elvera Williams Hemenway.  Mr. Hemenway retired as a self-employed milk hauler.  He was also engaged in logging and farming in the Mansfield area.  He was a member of the Calvary Alliance Church of Canton.  He and his wife, the former Claribel Parmenter, also a resident of the county manor, celebrated 62 years of marriage last Feb. 17.  Mr. Hemenway is also survived by a daughter, Mrs. Gennette Manieri of Grover; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Mary Hemenway of Mansfield; and Lloyd and Louise Hemenway of Deltona, Fla.; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Florence Barrett of Trout Run and a brother, Hess Hemenway of Canton RD 1.  The funeral and committal service will be held Saturday, April 23, at 2 p.m. from the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, 40 N. Center St., Canton, with the Rev. John Hickok, assistant pastor of Calvary Alliance Church officiating.  Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  Family and friends may call at the funeral home Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  –Towanda Daily Review.

MYLES R. ‘MIKE’ HEMENWAY, 61, of Towanda RD 2, died Tuesday, July 8, 1986, at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, following a brief illness.  Mike was well-known in the Towanda area and possessed many friends.  Born April 8, 1925 in Binghamton, he was the son of the late Howard and Minnie Johnson Hemenway.  He attended Towanda High School and was a veteran of World War II, having served in the First Calvary Division of the U.S. Army in the Pacific Theater.  He was employed by the Lehigh Valley Railroad in Sayre for 36 years, retiring in 1984.  Mr. Hemenway was recently elected commander of Towanda American Legion Post #42 after serving for the past two years as finance officer.  He was also a very active member of the color guard and in the reorganization of the Sons of the American Legion Post.  He was a member of the Forty and Eight in District 15 and served a year as treasurer.  His other memberships included the Owego V.F.W. and the Penn-York Highlanders Bagpipe Band.  In earlier years he was active in archery shooting having acquired many trophies and enjoyed working with the Cub Scouts and Little League Baseball teams.  In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking.  Surviving are his wife of 38 years, Lucy Benjamin Hemenway, at home; a daughter Mrs. Ruth Johnson, Towanda; two sons, Roger Z. Hemenway of Camptown, and Jeffrey W. Hemenway of Pineville, La.; seven grandchildren; a sister, Nina Smiley of Hummelstown, Pa.; two nieces and a nephew.  The funeral service will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with the Rev. Thomas A. Geiger, of the Assembly of God Church, officiating.  Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, with Towanda American Legion Post #42 according full military honors.  The family will receive friends this evening from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home.  The family requests memorials be directed to the Towanda American Legion Post #42, 912 Main St., Towanda in his memory.  –Towanda Daily Review.

ROBERT ERNEST HEMENWAY, 72 of Towanda RR 1, N. Towanda Township died Saturday evening, Sept. 30, 1995 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.  Born July 5, 1923 in North Towanda, Pa. he was a son of Marion Walborn Hemenway and the late Ernest Hemenway.  Robert attended the Towanda Schools and served in the U.S. Army in the European theatre during World War II.  On Oct. 18, 1947 he married the former Dorotha Stowell.  In early years he was employed by the Berlinger Silk Mill in Towanda and the Remington Rand in Elmira.  He was later employed by GTE Sylvania in Towanda for 25 years until his retirement in 1985.  Robert was a member of the North Towanda United Methodist Church, Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Lodge No. 2191 of Towanda, Towanda America Legion Post N. 42 and Beiren Webster VFW Post No. 1568 of Towanda.  He is survived by: his wife, Dorotha Stowell Hemenway at home; his mother Marion Deane of the Bradford County Manor, Troy RR 3; a son and daughter-in-law, James and Deborah Hemenway of Athens; three grandchildren, Anthony, Aaron and Meegan, all of Athens; several close aunts and an uncle and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Anthony Deane.  The family will receive friends this evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa.  Towanda Elks Lodge will hold a memorial service this evening at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.  The funeral service will be held Tuesday, Oct. 3, 1995 at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Ruby Harkness, pastor of the North Towanda United Methodist Church, 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 memorials be directed to the North Towanda United Methodist Church, RR 1 Towanda, Pa. in Mr. Hemenway’s memory.  –Towanda Daily Review

HEMS –JUNE O. SMITH, 65, of 8 Pineview Drive, Troy RD 1, Columbia Township died early Friday morning March 24, 1989 at the Scranton Community Medical Center. Born June 26, 1923 in Bristol, PA, she was the daughter of Robert and Helen Albright Hems. June was a graduate of Bristol High School and was formerly employed by the Corning Glassworks and Keiser Aluminum Corporation, both in Bristol. She was a member of the Ocean City Chapter #83 Order of Easter Star, Ocean City, NJ. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Alice Smith of Clarks Summit; a grandson, James Smith and a granddaughter, Karen Smith, both of Clarks Summit; four brothers, Fred and Roland Hems, both of Bristol, Elwood Hems of Levittown, PA and Elsworth Hems of Croydon, PA; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, Doyle E. Smith on May 26, 1982. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 until 9 p.m. at the Vickery Funeral Home, 110 West Main Street, Troy. The funeral service will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Edward Thigpen, pastor of the Sugar Creek United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park. The family requests that memorials be directed to the Bradford Unit of the American Cancer Society, 515 S. Main St., Athens PA in Mrs. Smith’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review

HENDERSHOT -MARJORIE (HENDERSHOT) DECKER, age 89 formerly of Ulster, passed away Friday, Nov. 29, 2019 at the Bradford County Manor. She was born Sept. 28, 1930 in French Asylum, daughter of the late Thomas & Winifred (Beaman) Hendershot. She was a graduate of Troy High School. She was married to the late Chester H. Decker on June 24, 1961. Marjorie was employed at the Bradford County Manor for 12 years prior to retirement and was also a dedicated homemaker and mother. She was a member of the Grace Baptist Church in East Smithfield. She enjoyed being busy in supporting her children in all their activities which included Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts for many years, loved baseball, bowling and at one time raced stock cars. Marjorie was an avid follower of the Atlanta Braves and the LA Lakers. Her world evolved around her children, grandchildren, family, friends and her Lord. Survivors include two daughters, Edith and Russ Carl of Springfield, VA, Bonnie and Steven Watson of Elmira Heights, NY; three sons, Robert and Sharon Decker of Horseheads, NY, Thomas and Wendy Decker of Ulster, Daniel & Brenda (Jayne) Decker of Southport, NY; a sister, Connie Harkness of Kansas; six grandchildren, Scott, Alicia, Drew, James, Railyn, Josh; five great-grandchildren, Evan, Mia, Cole, Noah and Camden; several nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her parents; husband, Chester Decker on Sept. 28, 1993 and her siblings, Phyllis (Richard) Spencer and Ann (Richard) Porter. Family and friends are invited to call Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Grace Baptist Church, 2248 Ulster Road, Ulster, PA. Funeral Service will be held following calling hours at 12 p.m. with Pastor Kurt Brown officiating. Interment will follow in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills. Memorials in Marjorie’s memory may be made to the Grace Baptist Church, 2248 Ulster Road, Ulster, PA. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Gerald W. Vickery Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. 1093 West Main Street, Troy, PA. -Towanda Daily Review 12/1/2019

HENNESSEY –CATHERINE V. SMITH, 86, widow of Ward H. Smith, formerly of 108 Lombard St., Towanda died Tuesday, January 16, 1990 at the Sayre House, Sayre, PA. Born September 30, 1903 in South Waverly, she was a daughter of Patrick J. and Margaret McCarty Hennessey. On December 15, 1934 she married Ward H. Smith in Waverly, NY. He preceded her in death on December 4, 1984. Mrs. Smith possessed great love and devotion for her husband and family. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Leo (Virginia) Shultz, Towanda and Mrs. Nancy Littleton of Warren, MI; four grandsons, Leo F. and Mark W Schults, both of Towanda, Lloyd S. Hoff of Fort Polk, LA and Joseph W. Hoff of Warren, MI; two sisters, Mrs. Robert (Marguerite) “Peg” Forrest of Sayre and Mrs. Nye (Florence) MacIntosh of Winter Park, FL; several nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral and committal service will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. Interment will be in Bradford Co. Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 7 until 9 at the funeral home. The family will provide their own flowers and requests that memorials be directed to the Towanda Public Library in Mrs. Smith’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review

DALE EUGENE HENLEY, 73, of 611 Ghent Hill Road, Ulster, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020 at the Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Dale was born in Waverly, NY on Jan. 14, 1947 a son of Leo C. Henley Sr. and Laura D. Romberger Henley. Following graduation from high school, Dale entered the U.S. Army where he served during the Vietnam War. Dale was employed by Masonite Corporation in Wysox for over 40 years until retirement. Dale enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren and puttering in his garage. Surviving are his wife, Sandra K. Henley, children, Mark Henley, Randy Henley, Michael Henley, stepchildren, Angel Miller, and Lee Smith, grandchildren, Haylie Henley, January Miller, Dylan Gowan, Christian Henley, and Emilie Cranmer, great grandchildren, Elayna and Michael, sister, Irene Grenier (Jim Campbell) of East Smithfield, PA, brother, Leo C. “Chuck” Henley Jr. (Dinah) of Liberty Corners, nephews, Robert Henley and Eric Henley. A funeral and committal service will be held Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 at 1 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with Rev. Robert W. Martin officiating. Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 and Beirne-Webster VFW Post No. 1568 Towanda will accord full military honors at the funeral home. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Burlington Township. -Towanda Daily Review 12/11/2020

HENLEY –MABEL M. HENLEY TUTTLE, 86, widow of Joseph C. Tuttle, formerly of Towanda RR 1 died early Sunday morning, Oct. 31, 2004 at the Manor in West Burlington Township.  Born Jun 1, 1918 in Lopez, Sullivan County, she was the daughter of the Charles E. Henley and Mary A. Drake Henley.  Mabel was a graduate of the Lopez High School in 1934 and the New Albany High School in 1935.  In early years she was employed by the Blue Swan in Sayre and the Berlinger Silk Mill in Towanda.  Mabel was a member of Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 Auxiliary and the Bradford County Outboard Motor Club.  Surviving are her brother and sister-in-law, Charles E. Henley Jr. and Mary Henley of Walworth, N.Y. and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph C. Tuttle on Nov. 6, 1992 and by a brother, Archie L. Henley in March of 1991.  The funeral service will be held Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2004 at 11 a.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with the Rev. Frank Monroe of Wetona officiating.  Interment will follow in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.  The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.  The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the charity or organization of one’s choice in Mabel M. Tuttle’s memory.  –Towanda Daily Review

HENNIP   Anna G. YALE, 83, of 90 Crestview Ct., Athens, died at the Robert Packer Hospital Saturday, July 19, 2003 following a brief illness. Born March 19, 1920 in Ferrysburg, MI, the daughter of Henry and Henerietta MEYER HENNIP. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Sayre. A graduate of the Robert Packer School of Nursing class of 1944. Employed with the Robert Packer Hospital for over 30 years, retiring in 1986. Following her retirement, she worked within the hospital as a volunteer for 12 years. She was predeceased by her husband Robert C. YALE in 2000 and her daughter Janice Marie YALE in 1954. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law Joyce and Howard KUBLER of Cocoa, Fl. A son and daughter-in-law James R. and Cindy YALE of Glen Burnie, Md. A brother Jacob HENNIP of Johnson City, N.Y. Numerous nieces and nephews. A very special friend Clarice WOOD of Sayre. Friends may call at the Lowery Funeral home, Athens on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be on Thursday at the funeral home at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Diane Bentley officiating. Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to the First United Methodist Church of Sayre, 200 W. Lockhart St., Sayre, Pa. 18840.

GARRET HENNIP, 80, Ulster RD 1 (Sheshequin) and may years a dairy farmer in North Rome died Thursday evening September 1, 1988 at the Bradford County Manor, being a guest there for the past year. Born April 7, 1908 in Spring Lake, Michigan, he was the son of Henry and Henrietta Meyer Hennip. Garret attended Spring Lake (Michigan) schools and moved with his family to Bradford County in 1924. Mr. Hennip was a lifelong dairy farmer in North Rome and possessed many friends throughout the area. In 1980 he sold his farm and moved to Leroy and subsequently made his home in Sheshequin. He was an active member of the Rome Presbyterian Church, being an elder and trustee there for many years. He also was a member of the Towanda Area Senior Citizens. Surviving are two brothers; Henry Hennip Jr. of Ocala, Fla. and Jacob Hennip of Vestal, NY; two sisters, Mrs. Bessie McCann of Palmira, NY and Mrs. Robert (Anna) Yale of Sayre; also several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Peter Hennip on March 8, 1952 and  by Harvey Hennip on April 23, 1988. The funeral service will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda with the Rev. Harry L. Ferguson officiating. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park. The family will receive friends this evening 7-9 at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorials be directed to the Rome Presbyterian Church in care of Mrs. Walter Abel, P.O. Box 1, Rome, PA in Mr. Hennip’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review

 

HENRY Laurence E. Henry

81, of Athens, Pa., died July 27, 2011 at Ashton Healthcare Facility, Athens, PA.  He was born June 3, 1930 in Sayre, Pa., the son of the late James and Mabel Lattimer Henry. Laurence served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Upon returning home he worked for 28 years at the IR Athens Foundry, upon retiring he worked part-time at the Dandy Mini Mart as a maintenance person.  He is predeceased by an infant son, brother Edgar Henry, aunts Gladys Butters and Josephine Donahue, and aunt and uncle Ina and Pat Frisbie.  Laurence is survived by his wife of 56 years Patricia “Pat” at home, son David M. Henry of Athens, Pa.; grandchildren Ryan Henry of Athens, Pa., Sheri (Fran) Green of Sayre, Pa., and Kelly Henry of Yorkville, N.Y.; great-grandchildren Dalton Henry, Aidan Johnson, Dustyn Henry, and Kyndra Green; sister Suzanne Dixon of Athens Twp., Pa.; sister-in-law Betty Lattimer; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.  Friends and family may call on July 31, 2011 from 2-4 p.m.  at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, Pa. Funeral Services will be held on August 1, 2011 at the Pilgrim Holiness Church, 701 South Wilbur Ave., Sayre, PA with the Rev. John Musser officiating. Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa.  Memorial donations may be made in Laurence’s memory to: Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, Pa. 18810 to help offset the cost of the funeral expenses.   Sayre Morning Times – July 30, 2011

 

WALTER G. HENRY, 71, of New Albany died Monday morning April 27, 1987 at the home of his son, Donald J. Henry of New Albany. Born September 2, 1915 in Philadelphia, PA, he was a son of John and Jennie Walthers Henry. He graduated from Wyomissing High School and also the Wyomissing Polytech College. On March 25, 1939 he married Helen Louise Brown who predeceased him on November 30, 1986. Mr. Henry operated the Henry Brothers Tool and Dye Company in Palmyra, NJ until his retirement and in 1971 Mr. and Mrs. Henry moved from Delanco, NJ to New Albany to make their home. His hobby, after coming to this area was raising beef cattle. Walter was affiliated with the New Albany Cooperative Parish. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Carol Ann and John Kenneth Johnston of Delran, NJ and Janice and Thomas A. Jacoby, Sr. of Delanco, NJ; two sons and daughters-in-law, Donald J. and Patricia Henry and Walter G. and Cheryl Henry, Jr. both of New Albany; nine grandchildren; one great-grandson; a brother, William Henry of Delanco, NJ also a niece. He was predeceased by a brother, John Henry. A funeral service will be held Thursday at 12 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda with the Rev. Richard Berg officiating. Interment will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday morning from 11-12. The family requests that memorials be directed to the American Cancer Society, Bradford Unit, 515 S. Main St., Athens, PA. –Towanda Daily Review

CARL A. HENSON, 85, of Sarasota, Fla., and Towanda RR 3, died Sunday, April 6, 1997, at his home in Towanda Township following a period of declining health.  Born Feb. 19, 1912, in Powell, Pa., he was a son of the late Hurley and Juliette Kelly Henson.  Carl was a graduate of Towanda High School, class of 1930.  In his earlier years he was employed by Rice’s Dairy in Monroeton.  On Sept. 26, 1941, he married the former Mary Manley.  Carl was a veteran of WW II, having served in the U.S. Army in the China, Burma, and India Theatre.  He was an agent for the Railway Express Office in Towanda for over 25 years until his retirement.  Surviving are: his wife of 55 years.  Mary Henson, at home; two daughters, Kathryn Henson of Dallas, Texas; Carol Bump of Elmira, N.Y.; a son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Linda Henson of Towanda RR 3; a granddaughter, Stephanie Bump, of Dallas, Texas; a great-grandson, Daniel Bump of Dallas, Texas; a sister and brother-in-law,, Dorothy and James Wrisley of Sarasota, Fla.; several nieces and nephews.  A private funeral service will be held Thursday, April 10, 1997, at 11 a.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with the Rev. Robert Martin officiating.  Interment will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa.  The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 Wednesday evening at the funeral home.  The family suggests that memorials may be directed to Memorial Hospice, 1 Hospital Drive, Towanda, Pa., in Mr. Henson’s memory.  –Towanda Daily Review

HERDA George-Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 at the home of his son, Alton A Herda. Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park Cemetery.

JAMES E. HERDA, 90, of Bridge Street Hill Road, Towanda, Pa., passed away Monday, Oct. 12, 2015 at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Guthrie Towanda Memorial Hospital, Towanda. James was born Jan. 5, 1925 in Towanda, the only child of Alton and Evelyn King Herda. He was a graduate of Towanda High School class of 1942 and later served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. On Oct. 26, 1946 he married Geraldine Mahoney in Bernice, Pa. James was employed first by the Lehigh Valley Railroad and later by Conrail in Sayre for 40 years until his retirement in 1985. He was a member of Towanda American Legion Post No. 42, Beirne-Webster VFW Post No. 1568, Towanda, a life member of the Towanda Gun Club, and was the last charter member of the Bridge Street Hill Rod and Gun Club where he served as the organization's first treasurer. James enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing.Surviving are his wife of nearly 69 years, Geraldine Mahoney Herda; his son, Robert E. Herda of Towanda; granddaughter, Amy M. Mazzella di Bosco and husband Joe of Mechanicsburg, Pa.; grandson, Robert E. Herda II and wife Jodi of Sugar Run; great-grandchildren, Giuseppe Mazzella di Bosco, Jalynn and Jordin Herda. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Frances Mary "Fran" Herda on Feb. 15, 2011. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 16, 2015 at Bradford County Memorial Park, Burlington Township, Pa., with Rev. Edward Michelini, pastor of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Towanda, officiating. Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 will accord full military honors. The family suggests that contributions may be directed to the Bradford County Humane Society, P.O. Box 179, Ulster, PA in James E. Herda's memory. –Towanda Daily Review 10/14/2015

HERMAN –D. JANE KELLEY, 85, Canton, died peacefully on September 28, 2005, at Memorial Hospital’s Skilled Nursing Unit, Towanda.  Born in Philadelphia on October 23, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Frank Sr. and Mary “Molly” (Gallagher) Herman.  She married Leo M. Kelley, May 14, 1949, in LeRoy at the Baptist Church.  They were blessed with over 35 years and six children.  Mrs. Kelley always enjoyed staying busy.  In addition to caring for her family and home, she worked for Swayze’s Folding Box Co., then many years as a nurse’s aide at the Crowe Nursing home and Bradford County Manor until retiring.  She later enjoyed caring for many area elderly people.  She enjoyed word search puzzles, sewing, and quilting, and was a big fan of country music. Mrs. Kelley was a faithful member and Deaconess of Grover Church of Christ.  She enjoyed helping with church dinners and sharing in fellowship with many friends.  She was also a long-time member of Canton’s VFW Women’s Auxiliary Post No. 714.  She enjoyed many things in life.  She loved to travel; trips to Branson and Nashville were a favorite as were spending winters in Florida with her daughter.  She was a talented seamstress and enjoyed bowling.  Above all, she was supportive and very proud of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Surviving are: children, Marlene K. Wilber, Canton; Marjorie M. Pope, Orlando, FL; Sharon Lee Kelley, Pottstown, PA; Frank L. Sr. (Juanita) Husted, Hastings, NB; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and two step-great-great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Joey Herman, Canton; a son-in-law, Joseph Festa, Stanford, CT; and many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins.  In addition to her husband, Leo who died Nov. 7, 1984, she was predeceased by an infant, son; daughter; Joan M. Festa; granddaughter and grandson; brother, Frank Herman, Jr.; half-brothers; three-half sisters; and son-in-law, Douglas Wilber.  The funeral service was held October 2 at the Pepper Funeral Home, Canton, with the pastor Will Strunk officiating.  Burial was in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, PA, October 5.  Those who wish may consider a memorial in Mrs. Kelley’s name to the Grover Church of Christ Building Fund, c/o P.O. Box 83, Grover, PA. –Canton Independent Sentinel.

JOHN W. HERMAN, 66, of 712 Church St., Athens, formerly of Towanda, died Saturday afternoon, Oct. 23, 1993, at his home, following an extended illness.  Born Feb. 19, 1927, in Rushville, Pa. he was a son of Harry t. and Lois Johnson Herman.  John was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army in central Europe.  Mr. Herman was a self-employed masonry contractor in the area and also worked in a stone quarry for many years.  He was a member of Lodge Roma Madre No. 1342 Order Sons of Italy, Sayre, Pa. and was an avid sportsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting.  He is survived by: his wife of 33 years, Betty Kunkle Herman, at home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda and James Kithcart of Athens and Carol and Alexander Romey of Dushore; three daughters, Joyce Quinn of Dushore, Debra Dickinson of Rome and Patricia Bump of Towanda; a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Nancy Decker of Fort Lewis, Wash.; 16 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Clyde Herman of Towanda and Harry Herman of Colorado; a half sister, Angie Barrett of Sayre; a very close companion, Adam John Mingos of Luthers Mills, Pa.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was preceded in death by infant twin sons, Willard and William Herman; and by three half-brothers, Gerald Herman, Robert and Floyd Knapp.  The funeral service will be held Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1993, at 1 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with the Rev. James L. Smith of Towanda officiating.  Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa. with the Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 according military honors.  The family will receive friends Monday evening from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home.  The family suggests that memorials may be directed to Guthrie Hospice, RR 4, Box 60-A, Towanda, Pa. in John W. Herman’s memory.  –Towanda Daily Review. 

NEIL E. HERRINGTON, 92, formerly of Florida, Troy and Sayre, Pennsylvania, passed away on Tuesday evening, July 10, 2018, at Guthrie Memorial Hospital, Towanda, Pennsylvania. Neil was born in New York City on Feb. 3, 1926, the son of Steven Henry Herrington Sr. and Mary Wishrad Herrington. On his 17th birthday, Neil entered the U.S. Navy. He served on the “Destroyer” during World War II, and then went into the reserves only to be called back to duty during the Korean War. His naval service provided opportunity to travel the world via the Mediterranean, Pacific and Atlantic. In early years, Neil worked as a milkman and later owned and operated a vending machine company, served as an auctioneer, and was the owner and broker of Cardinal Real Estate. Neil won many sales awards over the years. Following their retirements, Neil and his wife, Evelyn, provided entertainment as clowns, Neil as “Salty” and Evelyn as “Sweetie” having brought joy to children of all ages. Neil enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing. Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Laurie H. and Dale T. Dunn of Towanda, Pennsylvania; seven grandchildren, Andrea (Mark) Kirsten of New Jersey, Scott (Terri) Kelsall of Troy, Pennsylvania, Jonathan Dunn of Burlington, Pennsylvania, Joshua (Marlesa) Dunn of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Elisabeth (William) Everett of Southport, New York, Benjamin (Brenda) Dunn of Dallas, Pennsylvania, Mariah (Jesse) Holdren of Ulster, Pennsylvania; 19 great-grandchildren, Katerina, Layla, Tobias, Amarisa, and Obadiah Kirsten, Cameron and Asher Kelsall, Shane and Shalynn Dunn, Steven, Jerrod, Colton and Ariana Dunn, Grace, William Jr., and Jillian Everett, Sophia, Jesse Jr., and Evelynn Holdren; sisters-in-law, Carla Morgillo of East Haven, Connecticut, Linda Benzi of Guilford, Connecticut, June Filas of N. Falmouth, Maryland, as well as many well-loved nieces and nephews; special friends, Aida and Orlando Rodriguez of Summerfield, Florida. In addition to his parents, Neil was predeceased by his wife of 58 years and the love of his life, Evelyn Mae Hawkins Herrington on May 7, 2010; their daughter, Nancy; five siblings, Steven Herrington Jr., Kathleen Rolka, Robert Herrington, Mary Dabakis, and Ellen Melborne. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 14, 2018, at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pennsylvania with Pastor Donn Hauser of the Independent Baptist Church, Towanda, officiating. Interment will follow in Bradford County Memorial Park, Burlington Township, Pennsylvania with Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 according full military honors. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. The family suggests that contributions may be directed to a charity or organization of one’s choice in memory of Neil E. Herrington. –Towanda Daily Review 7/12/2018

STEPHEN H. HERRINGTON III, 60, of Wyalusing RR 3, Orwell Township, died early Wednesday morning, June 9, 2004, at his home following declining health.  Born Jul 11, 1943, in New Haven, Conn., he was a son of Stephen H. Herrington Jr. and the late Justine Gertsch Herrington.  Stephen served in the U.S. Air Force in Germany during the Vietnam War.  He also served as a radar technician for the U.S. government on the DEW line in Greenland for two years.  On Aug. 29, 1974, he married the former Eve N. Durley in Bethany, Conn.  Stephen was formerly employed by the Amtrak rail system in New Haven, Conn., for nine years and was a third-generation family member to have served on the railroad.  He was employed with Claverack Rural Electric, in Wysox, for 16 years until his death.  Stephen was a member of the Independent Baptist Church in Towanda, where he taught Sunday school and served as sound technician.  He formerly served as a volunteer fireman and emergency medical technician in Bethany, Conn., for a number of years.  Stephen enjoyed electronics and computers.  Surviving are his wife, Eve. N. Durley Herrington, at home; his father, Stephen H. Herrington Jr. of Chesterfield, Va.; his daughter and son-in-law, Tracy L. and Jon Sayre of Wyalusing RR 3; his son, Justin D. Herrington of Wyalusing RR 3; his sister, Joyce Herrington of Chesterfield; a special cousin, Laurie Dunn of Luthers Mills; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was preceded in death by a son, Stephen H. Herrington IV, on April 4, 2000, and by his mother, Justine Herrington on Oct. 10, 2001.  The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda.  The funeral service will be held Sunday, June 13, 2004, at 2 p.m. at the Independent Baptist Church, Cherry Street, Towanda, with Pastor Donn Hauser officiating.  Interment will be later in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  The family requests that memorial contributions be directed to the Independent Baptist Church, Cherry Street, Towanda, Pa. in Mr. Herrington’s memory.  –Towanda Daily Review.

HERRINGTON, STEVEN H., Services were held Jan. 7 for Steven H. Herrington, 89, Sylvania, with Rev. Darris Hauser officiating at Vickery Funeral Home and burial in Bradford County Memorial Park. Mr. Herrington died at Bath V.A. Hospital, Jan. 4, 1984. He was born May 16, 1894 in LaSalle, CO, son of Eugene and Ardella Denison Herrington. He was retired from the N. Y. N. H. and Hartford Railroad where he was an engineer. Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Mary Wishard Herington, Sylvania; sons, Steven H. Jr. of Chesterfield, VA., Robert of East Haven, CN and Neil E. of Mainesburg, PA.; daughters, Kathleen H. Rollka of Apopka, FL and Mary H. Dabakis of Springfield, MA; 15 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 9 great-great- grandchildren. (TGR Jan. 12, 1984)

 

ROBERT M. HESS, 66, Troy RR 1 died July 16, 1997 at home.  He was born August 26, 1030 in Towanda, PA, the son of Carl and Vonda Hess.  Mr. Hess was a Marine veteran of the Korean War, a member of the Troy VFW, Troy American Legion and the Marine Corp. League.  He was also a member of the Painterlick Hunting Camp and loved hunting and enjoyed observing wildlife.  For the past 20 years he has owned and operated Hess Farm Equipment in Canton.  Surviving are his wife, Donna (Maloney) Hess, Troy, RR 1; daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and William Watkins, Granville Summit, Diane and Robert Kennedy, Pine Valley, NY and Brenda Paul McAskill, Rocky Point, NY; two grandchildren, Christopher and Craig Watkins; one niece and one nephew.  He was predeceased by a sister, Jan Fogarty in 1974.  A memorial service was held at the Vickery Funeral home, July 21 with the Rev. Kenneth Marple officiating.  Memorials may be directed to Guthrie Hospice, RR 1, Box 154, Towanda, PA.  –Canton Independent Sentinel  (Buried Bradford Co. Memorial Park)

 

KERMIT (KURT) HEWES, 53, of Lilburn, Ga., died April 20, 2005.  He is survived by his wife, Debra Hewes; daughters and son-in-law, Michelle and Tony Green of Georgia and Stephanie Hewes of Lilburn; sons and daughter-in-law, Jason and Amanda Hewes of South Carolina and Jeff Hewes of Nevada; mother, Hannah Hewes of Towanda; sisters and brother-in-law, Betty Grebey of Chester Springs, Pa. and Harriet and Ernie Vargason of Towanda; brother and sister-in-law, Clayton and Connie Hewes of Canton, N.Y.; father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Audrey Dunlap of Horseheads, N.Y.; grandchildren, Shayna, Jacob and Jordan Acre, and Jenna Hewes; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; Mike and Debbie Dunlap of Binghamton, N.Y. and Jack and Jacki Kane of Elmira, N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his father, Jack Hewes, and sister Audrey Hewes Bowman.  Mr. Hewes was employed with Remax Greater Atlanta.  He was a former coach for the Twin Tiers Amateur Hockey Association and member of the Teamsters Union Local 529 Elmira, N.Y.  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 26, at Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda.  Interment will be at the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the service time on Tuesday at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Shepherd Spine Center, Atlanta, Ga. in memory of Kurt Hewes.  –Towanda Daily Review.

 

HEWITT –MARGARET L. JORDAN, aged 99 of Albany Township, RD2 New Albany died Saturday afternoon August 6, 1988 in her home following a lingering illness. She was born April 2, 1889 in Indian Valley, Floyd County, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Stephen and Mary Akers Hewitt. Her husband the late Thomas Jordan died in 1981. She was a member of the Laddsburg Community Church and had been a resident of the New Albany area since 1941. She was a Gold-Star mother as one son, Walter died in the U.S. Army during the second World War in Luzon, Phillippines. She was also predeceased by two other sons and two daughters. Surviving in addition, are four daughters; Mrs. Effie Norris, Mrs. Anna Vaughan and Mrs. Mary Shumay (all at home) and Mrs. Nora Kelly of Medina, Ohio; two sons, Thomas Jr. of RD1 New Albany and Lloyd of Mildred, Pa; twenty-four grand; fifty-four great- and thirty great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday 10:30 a.m. in the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St. in Dushore with the Rev. Thomas Geiger, pastor of the Assembly of God Church in Towanda officiating. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park Cemetery, Luthers Mills. Friends may call at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home Monday night from 7 to 9 p.m. –Towanda Daily Review