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HIBBARD Margaret H. "Peg" Northrup

89, of French Asylum, Pa., died Friday, Aug. 3, 2012 at the Bradford County Manor in West Burlington Township, Pa. "Peg" as she was known by her family and friends was born April 26, 1923 in New Albany, Pa., a daughter of Mason and Gladys Rogers Hibbard. She was a graduate of the Evergreen School in Albany Twp. and in early years was employed by the Blue Swan in Sayre, Pa. On July 9, 1941 she married Hugh B. Northrup in Apalachin, N.Y. The couple made their home in French Asylum where they cared for and provided a home for foster children for many years.   She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years on Oct. 21, 1991. Peg was a member of the French Asylum United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school, was a member of the choir and the United Methodist Women. She was also a member of Wysox Rebekah Lodge No. 443 and the French Asylum Grange. Peg enjoyed volunteering at the Wysox fire hall and for Claverack events.  Surviving are her daughter Ella Mae Hinckley of Towanda; son James Northrup of Towanda; a family of foster children, Pauline Hutchinson of Towanda, Elizabeth and Donald Vanderpool of Towanda, Fred and Carol Ackley of Towanda, Francis E. Vanderpool of Dallas, Pa., Paul and Kathy Rick of Parksburg, Pa.; and a number of additional foster children and their families; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters Ann Roy of Gillett, Bonnie Brown of Athens, Beryl Simmons of Freemansburg, Pa.; and a brother Ben Hibbard of Milan; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and her caregivers — granddaughter Tammy Johnson and husband David Johnson of French Asylum and very special friend Elaine Gowin of Spring Lake.  The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012 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 service at the funeral home.   Towanda Daily Review – August 8, 2012

 

HENRY M. HIEBER, 83, formerly of New Albany, but a patient at the LaPorte United Methodist Home for several months died Friday evening, December 15, 1989 at the Memorial Hospital in Towanda following a lingering illness. He was born January 2, 1906 in New Albany, son of the late George and Harriet Kisner Hieber. He had spent most of his lifetime in the New Albany area and was a member of the New Albany Baptist Church. He had served as tax collector for Albany Township for many years. He had also worked for many years for the Ingersoll-Rand Corporation in Athens, retiring several years ago. He was a member of the Towanda Elks Lodge #2191, a member of Evergreen Lodge #163 F.&A.M. of Monroeton, the Towanda Scottish Rite Club, the Williamsport Consistory and the Irem Temple of the Shrine of Wilkes-Barre. His wife, the late Marjorie G. Terry died on January 16, 1989. Surviving are several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the New Albany Baptist Church with the Rev. Janice Green, his pastor officiating. Burial will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills. Friends may call at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore from 7-9 p.m. Masonic funeral services will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home by members of the Evergreen Lodge #163. –Towanda Daily Review

 

HICKOK - GERNERT, Lucille A. (Hickok)
83, of Troy, PA, died on Monday, April 13, 2009, at the Sayre House in Sayre, PA. She was the loving wife of the late Eugene K. Gernert who diedin 1965. Family and friends are welcome to call from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., 110 West Main Street, Troy, PA. The funeral service to honor Lucille's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2009, at the First Baptist Church of Troy, 162 Canton Street, Troy, PA, with her pastor, Rev. Garry Zuber, officiating. Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made in Lucille's memory to the First Baptist Church of Troy, 162 Canton Street, Troy, PA 16947.   Published in the Star-Gazette on 4/14/2009

HICKS –BETTY J. HICKS TUNNICLIFF, 61, widow of James H. Tunnicliff, of Wyalusing RR 3, Herrick Township, Pa., died Monday evening Sept. 14, 1998
at Memorial Hospital, Towanda, Pa.  Born Jan. 27, 1937, in Sayre, she was a daughter of the late Dallas and Florence Swain Hicks.  Betty’s main interest in life encompassed her home and family.  Betty enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, and working among her flowers.  Surviving are; her children and their spouses, Wayne and Lorraine Tunnicliff of Salata, Okla., Dawn and Dean Magee of Mistic, Conn., James and Kathy Tunnicliff of Salata, Okla., Sevelon and Kay Tunnicliff of Laceyville, Ricky and Ava Tunnicliff of Wyalusing, Dallas and Tammy Tunnicliff  of Waverly, N.Y., Debra Tunnicliff of Erie, Pa., Ivan and Tammy Tunnicliff of Ulster, Leon and Dawn Tunnicliff of Westerly, R.I., Betty and John Carr of Stevensville, Pa.; 24 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Gerald and Winifred Hicks, of Athens; a brother, William Hicks of Wyalusing; a sister and brother-in-law, Marilyn and Norman Hoffman of Wyalusing; a sister, Delores Hicks of Florida; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Tunnicliff, on Nov. 30, 1995.  The funeral service will be held Friday, Sept. 18, 1998, at 11 a.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa., with the pastor Elwyn Patrick of the Herrickville Wesleyan Church officiating.  Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa.  The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.  The family suggests memorial contributions may be directed to the HOPS Ambulance Association, in care of James W. Seipler, secretary/treasurer, RR 1 Box 280, Rome, Pa. in Mrs. Tunnicliff’s memory.  –Towanda Daily Review.

HICKS –FLORENCE WEALTHA HICKS MCMORRAN, 90, widow of Richard V. McMorran of North Tonawanda, N.Y., formerly of the Senior Citizens building, North Towanda, Pa., died Wednesday evening, Jan. 5, 2000, at DeGraff Memorial Hospital in North Tonawanda, N.Y.  Born April 14, 1909 in Wetona, Springfield Township, Bradford County, Pa., she was a daughter of and the ninth child of the late James U. and Ida Bilby Hicks of Wetona and was a lifelong resident of Bradford County.  Florence attended the Wetona School and on April 27, 1929, she married Richard V. McMorran at the Towanda United Methodist Church Parsonage.  In 1934 Mr. and Mrs. McMorran purchased the Jabez Stevens farm in Standing Stone (which later became part of the Lewis farm) and moved their young family there.  The family raised many acres of strawberries, which were sold to individuals and stores throughout the area.  In 1940 they sold their farm in Standing Stone and returned to Saco to operate the VanDyke farm, which was located next to the McMorran family farm, until 1945, when they purchased their home in East Towanda.  From 1955 to 1961 Florence worked at the Robert Packer Hospital Student Nurses Home.  Following their retirement in 1971 Florence and Richard enjoyed traveling to visit their children, with their winter vacation time being spent in Florida, Arizona and Georgia.  Florence’s main interest in life encompassed her home and family.  She would go without to provide for her children and her grandchildren.  Mr. and Mrs. McMorran were residents of the Senior Citizens Building in North Towanda for 22 years until Aug. 1, 1996, when they moved to North Tonawanda, N.Y., to reside with a granddaughter and her husband, Donna and Doug Thiele.  In 1997, the McMorrans celebrated 68 years of marriage with some of their children and several grandchildren attending a small dinner.  They had previously celebrated their 335th, 50h, 60th and 65th wedding anniversaries, which were attended by all five children and many grandchildren who traveled from great distances to attend the celebrations.  Florence was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, North Towanda, and a former member of the Ulster Grange.  Surviving are: three sons and daughters-in-law, Richard Elwin and Jacqueline B. McMorran of Lake Havasu City, Ariz., Kenneth Lyle and Anna D. McMorran of Towanda and Gerald Wayne and Dorothy D. McMorran of Ellijay, Ga.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Ellen A. and Raymond L. Shaffer of Towanda, Shirley b. and Donald Barnes of North Tonawanda, N.Y.; 18 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, 10 great-great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to her brothers and sisters she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard V. McMorran, on Nov. 2, 1997; an infant son in 1933; an infant daughter in 1950; a great-great-grandson, Michael Paul Shaffer, in January 1992; and a great-great-granddaughter, Chelsey Ann Proehl, in September 1998.  The funeral service will be held Sunday, Jan. 9, 2000, at 2 p.m. 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 Saturday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the funeral home.  –Towanda Daily Review.

HICKS Forrest - Forrest R. "Tek" Hicks, 80, a resident of the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial Hospital, Towanda, formerly of Rome RR 2, Windham Twp., Pa., died
early Saturday morning, May 22, 2010 at Memorial Hospital, Towanda. "Tek" as he was fondly known by his family and friends was born June 25, 1929, in LeRaysville, Pa., the son of the late Charles and Mildred Coleman Hicks. He was a graduate of LeRaysville High School, class of 1947, and in early years worked at various jobs in the area, including the Dannemann Farm in Towanda and GLF Agway in Wysox, Pa. Tek was later employed by E.I. DuPont in Towanda for 15 years where he retired as a foreman. Following his retirement, Tek spent the winter months in Apache Junction, Ariz., for seven years. He was a member of the Eastern Bradford Rod & Gun Club and the Nichols Senior Citizens Group where he met Mary Slovak. Tek enjoyed attending the DuPont Retirees luncheon every month, spending time at the cabin, working on the family farm, hunting and fishing. Tek truly appreciated the many visits made by his family and friends to the Skilled Nursing Unit in Towanda and his family greatly encourages others to continue to do the same by sharing their time and affection with their loved ones and friends who are residents there. Tek will be deeply missed by all. He is survived by: his significant other, Mary Slovak of Rome RR 2; children, Bradley Eugene Hicks of Arizona, Cathy Barrett and her fiancé Roger Wilson of Carthage, N.C., and Terry Hicks and his wife Mary Ann Hicks of Towanda; grandchildren, James Moore, Jacob Barrett, John Barrett, Jenna Ratliff, J. Hannah Barrett and Geraldine Hicks; great-grandchildren, Mya Barrett and Lincoln Barrett; brother and sister-in-law Preston and Elaine Hicks of Stevensville, Pa.; sister Betty Bartholomew of Corning, N.Y.; as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: brothers, Romeyn "Droop" Hicks, Clarence "Tiny" Hicks and Lloyd Hicks; and a nephew, David "Crockett" Hicks. The funeral service will be held at noon Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa., with the Rev. Robert Martin officiating. Interment will follow in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial Hospital Patient Activities Fund, 1 Hospital Drive, Towanda, PA 18848, or to the Disabled American Veterans Chapter No. 39, RR 3 Box 355, Towanda, PA 18848, in Forrest R. "Tek" Hicks memory. – Towanda Daily Review, May 24, 2010

IVAN W. HICKS
 Ivan W. Hicks, 83, of Troy RR 2, PA, died Friday, July 1, 1994 at the Troy Community Hospital. Mr. Hicks was born January 12, 1911 in Wetona, PA, the son of James and Ida Bilby Hicks. He was a member of the Wetona United Methodist Church. Mr. Hicks was a dairy farmer and was also employed with Springfield Township, the Pennsylvania Department of Highways in maintenance and in maintenance at the Bradford County Manor. He was a member of the Troy Senior Citizens and N.R.A. He is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Micki Hicks of Troy RR 3, Ronald and Debra Hicks of Selingsgrove; daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Richard Taylor of Troy RR 1; 10 grandchildren, Dawn Hicks, Dorene Hicks, Tim and Lori Hicks, Scott Hicks, William Hicks, Jeffrey and Wendy Taylor, Ronie and Jeff Kendall, David and Shannon Taylor, Derek Hicks and Seth Hicks; seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Florence McMorran of Towanda; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Eleanor Hicks, on August 14, 1991; and was also predeceased by four brothers and four sisters. Funeral services were held at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy on July 3 with the Rev. Ken Marple officiating and burial to be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills. Memorials may be directed to the Guthrie Hospice, RR 4, Towanda, PA 18848. (TGR, Thursday, July 7, 1994)

 

HIGLEY D. Evelyn Higley Stephenson

87, of Towanda, died Tuesday evening, Dec. 4, 2012 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Evelyn was born Feb. 24, 1925 in Elkland Township, Sullivan County, the daughter of Ralph and Lelah McCarty Higley. On Nov. 1, 1947 she married Harry A. Stephenson Jr. in Forksville. Her main interest in life encompassed her home and family.  Evelyn enjoyed cooking, baking, reading and watching television.  She is survived by her son, Robert E. Stephenson of Towanda; twin grandchildren, Debbie (Cory) Noell of Harrisburg and Eric (Sara) Stephenson of Harrisburg; great granddaughters, Victoria and Savannah Noell of Harrisburg; sister, Arlene Brown of Troy; brothers Kenneth (Jane) Higley of Albany Twp.; Floyd (Sherre) Higley of Montoursville, Clinton Higley of Laceyville, Myron Higley of Sunbury and Gordon Higley of Las Vegas, Nev.; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harry A. Stephenson Jr. on April 29, 1981, brothers, Donald, Dale and Bruce Higley and sister, Helen Brown.  A private family funeral and committal service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with Rev. Robert Martin officiating.   Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills. There are no calling hours.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be directed to the American Cancer Society , Bradford Unit, 1948 East Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-3945 in Evelyn's memory.   Wellsboro Gazette – December 6, 2012

 

RUSSELL M. HILFIGER, 56, of Wysox RD 2, died Saturday afternoon December 27, 1986 at Memorial Hospital, Towanda. Born May 6, 1930 in Grover, he was the son of Raymond and Helen Mudge Hilfiger. On December 10, 1948 he married the former Jane Smith in Myersburg. Mr. Hilfiger was employed by the Glf, which later became Agway in Wysox for 15 years and also owned his own farm in Wysox Township. In 1968 he opened Hilfigers Electric and Refrigeration Business in Rome which he ran until his retirement in 1984. Russell served as a councilman in Rome for several years, attended the Rome First Presbyterian Church and was a member of the Roman Masonic Lodge #418 F.&A.M. Surviving are his wife, Jane at home; a daughter and son-in-law, Sally and Thomas Bird of Beaver Dams, NY; a son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Gail Hilfiger of Ulster RD 1; a grandson, Brett Hilfiger of Ulster RD 1; four granddaughters, Cynthia Hilfiger, Libby, Erin and Sarah Bird of Beaver Dams; brother, Lester of Towanda; sister, Mrs. John (Shirley) Cole, Towanda RD 5; father-in-law, Harry L. Smith of Wysox RD 2. The funeral service will be held Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Harry L. Ferguson officiating. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7-9 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. Roman Masonic Lodge #418 will conduct Masonic services at the funeral home Tuesday at 8 p.m. Memorials may be directed to the American Lung Association of Northeast Pennsylvania, 302 North Main Ave., Scranton, PA or to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 428, Sayre, PA. –Towanda Daily Review

 

HILFIGER Shirley –SHIRLEY HILFIGER COLE, 81, wife of John L. Cole of Haines City, Fla., formerly of Wysox and Mansfield, Pa. died Saturday evening, April 25, 2009 at the Haines City Health Center.  Born in Grover, Dec. 26, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Helen Mudge Hilfiger.  She was graduate of Towanda High School class of 1947.  On May 14, 1948 she married John L. Cole at her parents’ home in East Towanda, Pa.  Shirley was formerly employed by Dr. Robert J. Ottaviani, Mansfield for several years.  Shirley and John were residents of Mansfield for 25 years and Towanda Pa. for eight years before retiring to Florida.  Shirley was a member of the Wysox Presbyterian Church, the Haines City Presbyterian Church and Towanda Chapter No. 76 Order of Eastern Star.  Surviving: her husband of nearly 61 years, John L. Cole at home; sons, Robert E. Cole and his wife, Christine J. Cole, Destrehan, LA and Thomas k. Cole and wife, Denise C. Cole, Virginia Beach, VA; grandchildren, Bobbi Lynn White and husband, Dan White, Jason P. Cole and his wife, Cara Cole, Justin T. Cole and Zachary K. Cole and his wife, Lauren Zapf; four great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Sylvia Hilfiger, Towanda and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, Lester and Russell Hilfiger.  The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 30 at the Wysox Presbyterian Church, Wysox with the Rev. Robert Margin, pastor officiating.  Interment will follow in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa.  The family suggests memorials be directed to the Wysox Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 339, Wysox, PA in her name.  –Canton Independent-Sentinel/Troy Gazette-Register 5/3/2009

HILL BERTHA
Daily ReviewSaturday Morning, January 3, 1953 WELL KNOWN ATHENS WOMAN DIES
Mrs. Bertha (Hill)  Puterbaugh, well known Athens woman, died at her home, 228 Willow Street, Friday morning. She was the widow of William Puterbaugh and was born Jan. 5, 1877, at Hughesville, Pa., a daughter of Joseph and Mary Jane (Smith) Hill.  She was a member of the Free Methodist Church of Sayre. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs.  Jack Bailey of Athens, and a son of Waverly, besides three grandchildren. The remains are at the Maryott Funeral Home in Towanda.  Funeral arrangements were not completed last night. Obituary courtesy of Carol Brotzman and Linda Way Puterbaugh

HILL -  PUTERBAUGH Bertha
Mrs. Bertha Puterbaugh, Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha Puterbaugh of Athens will be held at the Maryott Funeral Home here this Monday afternoon at o'clock, the Rev. Dennis Stiles of Athens officiating. Burial will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, PA.   a clipping from the Leo Bolles collection January 1953, possibly a Daily Review.

 

HILL Sarah H. Jones

91, formerly of Towanda Township, Pa., and Sebago, Maine, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Sept. 27, 2013. A native of Maine, she was born in Bridgton, Maine on Oct. 18, 1921, the daughter of Samuel P. Hill and Grace E. Wheeler Hill. Sarah graduated from Potter Academy, Sebago, Maine in June of 1938 and continued her education at Gorham Normal School in Gorham, Maine, where she graduated in June of 1942. Mrs. Jones taught elementary education for 10 years in Maine public schools. In June of 1952 she married Benjamin F. Jones of Mars Hill, Maine, and they later moved to Bridgeport, Conn., where they raised their family. Mrs. Jones served as a substitute teacher in the public schools of Connecticut and Portland, Maine. Her favorite grade for teaching was second grade. For many years, Sarah served as a Vacation Bible School director throughout New England, was a Sunday school teacher and youth director and sang in the church choir. Sarah attended the Independent Baptist Church in Towanda for the past 13 years. She enjoyed reading, working, crossword puzzles and caring for her cats. She is survived by a son, Benjamin A. Jones of Barrie, Ontario; a daughter and son-in-law, Natalie and David Malkemes of Towanda, Pa.; grandchildren, Melissa Anne Jones of Naugatuck, Conn., Stephen, Richard and Sarah Malkemes of Towanda, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and siblings, she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Benjamin, on July 31, 2008.The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013, at the Independent Baptist Church, Cherry Street, Towanda, Pa., with Pastor Donn Hauser officiating. Interment will follow in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursday evening at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa., and from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday morning at the Independent Baptist Church. The family suggests that contributions may be directed to the Independent Baptist Church 109 Cherry St., Towanda, PA 18848, in Sarah H. Jones memory.  Towanda Daily Review – September 30, 2013

 

JOHN H. HILLYARD, 48, of Athens RD 2 died October 26, 1987 at the Robert Packer Hospital. Mr. Hillyard was born in Morris, PA November 17, 1938, the son of Charles and Lillian Hillyard. He had been a resident of the Valley for the past 22 years. He was employed at the Ajax Foundry in Sayre. He was a member of the Sayre American Legion No. 283. Mr. Hillyard is survived by his wife, Nancy at home; three sons, John Hillyard Jr. and Robert Hillyard, both of Athens RD 2 and Scott Hillyard at home; two daughters, Brenda Catlin of Athens RD 1 and Loretta Hillyard at home; three brothers, Leon Hillyard of Tioga, NY; Reuben Hillyard of Philadelphia and LeRoy Hillyard of Florida; four sisters, Betty Krammer of Rochester, Pearl Hillyard of New York City, Mary Smith of Florida and Charlene; three grandchildren, Jennifer Catlin, Robert Hillyard Jr. and Ashley Hillyard. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Lillian Hillyard and a brother, Harry Hillyard. Friends may call at the Lowery Funeral Home, Athens on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. The funeral and committal service will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Carl J. Crawford of the Litchfield United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills. –Towanda Daily Review

 

HILTY –DAPHNE IRENE SACKETT, 83, of Monroeton RR 1 died Saturday, July 16, 2005, at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial Hospital, North Towanda Township.  Born Feb. 15, 1922, in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late George and Rosetta Pearl Behanna Hilty.  Daphne was a graduate of Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, where she received her degree in commercial education.  She was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army, 53rd Women’s Army Corps Hospital Company.  While enlisted with the U.S. Army, Daphne married Howard Sackett on Oct. 20, 1045 in West Virginia.  Unpon returning home following completion of her military service, Daphne was employed by GTE Sylvania.  She was a member of the Monroeton United Methodist Church.  Daphne’s life encompassed her home and family.  Surviving are three children, William Howard Sackett of Elmira, N.Y., Dianna Sackett of Waverly, N.Y. and Karen King and her husband, Jeffrey King Sr. of Monroeton RR 2; two grandchildren, Jeffrey King Jr. and his wife, Connie King, and Travis King; a great-granddaughter, Kaley King; a sister Dolores Solbach of Pittsburg; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Sackett, on Oct. 3, 1968.  The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, July 18, 2005 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda.  Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers mills, with Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 according full military honors.  The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.  Memorial contributions may be directed to the Bradford County Humane Society, P.O. Box 179, Ulster, Pa. in Daphne Irene Sackett’s memory.  –Towanda Daily Review.

HINEY CLISTA
Mrs. Clista THOMPSON, 84, Waverly RD, died Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 1, 1971 at the Robert Packer Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born in North Towanda Township, July 8, 1887, the daughter of the late Daniel and Ellen Stratton Hiney, she and her late husband, Harry Thompson, operated a farm in North Ghent until his death in June of 1962. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Gilbert (Ellen) Casterline of Waverly and Mrs. Paul (Della) Bailey of Ulster RD; two sons, Hartley Thompson of Corning; a sister, Mrs. Wallace Pruyne of Ulster RD; nine grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Gordon E. Farr Funeral Home Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral and committal services will be held at the funeral home Saturday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.

HINMAN –RUTH BANNING HINMAN (IRVINE) WRISLEY, 84 of Towanda died Wednesday morning, Aug. 20, 2003 at Towanda Memorial Hospital.  She had been in declining health for about a year and had most recently been a resident at the Highlands in LaPorte.  Previous to this, she resided with her son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Doris Irvine in Towanda.  She was the widow of George W. Irvin who died in 1969 and of Alfred Wrisley who died in 1973.  Ruth’s main interest was her family, choosing to live much of her life near her sons and their families so she could be involved in their activities and those of her grandchildren.  In her early years, Ruth was a beautician, but she spent most of her life as a mother and housewife.  In later years, she enjoyed being involved with the Monroe Hose Fire Auxiliary, serving as Chaplin and helping as a volunteer with their many special events and dinners.  She especially enjoyed the companionship of those in the fire department and auxiliary; after declining health forced her to retire from these activities she recalled them with great fondness.  Besides Dennis and his wife, Doris, she is survived by a son, Stephen Irvine and his wife Nellie Irvine of Towanda.  She is also survived by six grandchildren, Brian C. Irvine, Wendy C. (Irvine) Bellows, Amy Irvine, Kim Irvine, Holly Irvine and Todd Irvine and two great-grandchildren, Jamie Bennett and Garrett Streeter.  She was predeceased by her parents, Lulu Warner Hinman and Earl E. Hinman; a step-mother, Grace Detwiler Hinman and a brother Earl Hinman Jr.  Arrangements are being made through the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda, Pa.  At Ruth’s request, there will be no calling hours and no public funeral.  Interment will be at Bradford County Memorial Park at the family’s convenience.  Memorials may be directed to the Monroe Hose Company, care of Louise Benditt, P.O. Box 48, Monroeton, Pa. or to the Bradford County Humane Society, P.O. Box 179, Ulster, Pa. in Ruth’s name.  –Towanda Daily Review

HITCHCOCK - Mary T. Keir
Jan. 24, 2002
Mary T. Keir, 85, of Wysox Township, PA, died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002 at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Towanda Memorial Hospital.  She was born July 19, 1916 in Towanda Township, a daughter of the late Marshall and Maude Welles Hitchcock.  Mary was a graduate of Towanda High School and was formerly employed by the cafeteria at Troy High School for over 13 years.  Mary attended the Independent Baptist Church in Towanda.  She is survived by her daughter, Dr. Marilyn Welles of Salt Lake City, UT; son and daughter-in-law, Myron and Lorraine Teeter of Apple Valley, CA; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Charles Ackley of Towanda RR6; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Pauline Montgomery of Bradford County Manor, West Burlington; a special nephew and his wife, Danny and Lynelle Montgomery of Rummerfield; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was preceded in death by her husbands, Milo Teeter, Sr. in 1953 and Lynn Keir in 1976; a son, Milo Teeter, Jr. in 1966; grandson, Daniel Teeter in 1999 and brother, Welles Hitchcock.  The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 27 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with the Rev. Donn Hauser, pastor of the Independent Baptist Church of Towanda, officiating.  Interment followed in the Bradford County Memorial Park in Luthers Mills.  The family received friends at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Jan. 26.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial Hospital, One Hospital Drive, Towanda, PA 18848 or Memorial Hospice, One Hospital Drive, Towanda, PA 18848 in Mrs. Keir’s memory.

 

HITE Donald Franklin Hite

67, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday Feb. 28, 2012, at the Veterans Central Living Center in Bath N.Y.  He was born on Dec. 11, 1944 a son of the late Robert F. and Lela Kipp Hite in New Albany.  Donald attended New Albany Elementary and graduated from Wyalusing Valley High School in 1962. He was in FFA. After graduation at the age of 17, he joined the United States Navy, and was stationed in Newport RI on the Destroyer USS Lloyd Thomas. Donald returned home in 1968 he sustained permanent disabilities after being struck by a drunk driver. He was cared for at home by his mother for 41 years. Even though he was severely disabled, he lived a very full life, had a great sense of humor and had many, many friends. He was a member of the New Era United Methodist Church, D.A.V. and the Wyalusing American Legion Post 534, and V.F.W. He remained at home and enjoyed Bingo, Camping and family until a leg injury made it necessary for him to enter the Veteran Administration, Central Living Center at Bath N.Y. Donald made many special friends, and enjoyed their many activities.  He was very caring and loving to his surviving brothers and sisters, Robert L. (Barbara) Hite of Towanda, Ida (Clifford) Torguson of Latah, Wash., and Marian (Earl E) Swackerhamer Sr. of New Albany, and a brother of the heart Dick (Luann) Hardgrave, and many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.  In heaven, he will be joining his mother and father Robert F. and Lela, his sister and brother-in-law Roberta and Eugene Estes of Sayre.  Family and friends are invited to view from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday March 3, 2012 in the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore .  A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday at in the funeral home with Rev. Dale Anchuetz officiating. Interment will follow in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Towanda. Military Honors will be accorded.  In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Veterans Activities for CLC3, Volunteers Services, VA Hospital, Bath NY, 14810, in Donald's memory.  Towanda Daily Review – March 1, 2012

 

HITE Elizabeth H. Kipp

76, of Rome, died Wednesday November 11, 1986 at the Robert packer Hospital, Sayre. following an extended illness.  Born October 31, 1910, in Angian, Washington, she was the daughter of John and Ruie WELLS Hite.  At an early age she came to New Albany with her family.  She was a graduate of Mansfield State Teachers College and in her early years taught in area schools around New Albany.  On November 26, 1932, she married John L. Kipp and assisted him in the operation of their family dairy farm in New Albany.  She was a memeber of the Rome United Methodist Church.  The couple would have observed their 54th anniversary this year.  In addition to her husband , she is survived by a daughter, Elaine Shirk of New Albany, son John D. Kipp of Rome: brother, John Hite of New Era, PA: four granddaughters: two grandsons, 3 great-granddaughters: several nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was predeceased by a sister, Lavina Wolfe and two brothers, Robert and Sheldon Hite.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. from the Stufin Funeral Chapel in Nichols, with the Rev Michael Huges of the United Methodist Church of Rome officiating.  Interment will follow in Bradford County Memorial Park Cemetery.  The family will receive friends Friday from 7-9 p.m. Submitted by Reva Wagner.  November 20, 1986, Towanda Daily Review.

JOHN D. HITE, 81, of Terry Township, Wyalusing RD, died Aug. 29, 1994 at Dar-Way Nursing Home in Estella.  He was born Dec. 24, 1912, in Anglin, WA, a son of John and Ruie Wells Hite.  He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, as a sergeant with the 8th Air Force 385th Bombardment Group.  Mr. Hite resided in Terry Township since 1933 and was a dairy farmer.  He was a member of the New Era United Methodist Church; VFW Post 384 of New Albany/ and Post 534, American Legion of Wyalusing.  Surviving is a sister-in-law, Lela Hite of New Albany; a brother-in-law, John L. Kipp of Rome; nieces and nephews.  Two sisters, Elizabeth Kipp and Lavina Wolfe, and two brothers, Sheldon and Robert, predeceased him.  Funeral services will be held today, Sept. 1 p.m. at the Russell P. McHenry funeral Home, Dushore, with rev. Karl Herman officiating.  Military honors will be accorded by the V.F.W. and American Legion Posts.  Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park at Luthers Mills.  Friends may call at the funeral home from 12 noon until the time of the funeral.  –Williamsport Sun-Gazette.

JOHN D. HITE, 81, of Wyalusing RR 2 (Terry Township), Pa., died on Monday, Aug. 29, 1994, at DarWay Nursing Home, Estella, Pa.  Born on Dec. 24, 1912, in Anglin, Wash., he was the son of the late John and Ruie Wells Hite.  John was a U.S. Army sergeant serving during World War II with the 8th Air Force 385th Bombardment Group.  He had been a resident of Terry Township since 1922.  Mr. Hite had been engaged in farming.  His memberships include; the New Era United Methodist Church; VFW #384 A.J. Bird Post of New Albany; and the American Legion Post #534 of Wyalusing.  Surviving are a sister-in-law, Lela Hite of New Albany; brother-in-law, John L. Kipp, of Rome; and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by two sisters; Elizabeth Kipp and Lavina Wolfe, and by two brothers; Sheldon and Robert Hite.  Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Sept. 1, 1994, at 1 p.m. in the Russell P. McHenry funeral Home, 119 Carpenter Street, Dushore, Pa., with the Rev. Karl Herman, pastor, officiating.  Military honors will be accorded by members of the VFW and Legion Posts.  Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  Friends and family are invited to call on Wednesday evening, Aug. 31, from 7-9 p.m. and on Thursday, Sept. 1 from noon until the time of the funeral service.  –Towanda Daily Review.

 

HITE M. Lavina Wolfe, 72, of Towanda RD 2, died Thursday evening at Memorial Hospital in Towanda.  Born September 22, 1908, in Anglin, Washington, she was a daughter of John and Ruie WELLS Hite.  She was married to Dayton L. Wolfe in 1928 and he pre-deceased her on June 25, 1942.  Her main interest in life was in her home and family.  She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Marie Hill, of Round Lake, IL, Mrs Irene Comfort of Orlando, FL, Mrs James (Louise) McKean of Towanda RD 2, Mrs. Alvin (Mary) Elkins of Towanda; 22 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; a brother, John D. Hite, of Wyalusing RD 2; a sister, Mrs John (Elizabeth) Kipp, of Rome, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. from the Marott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda.  Burial will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 7 to 9 p.m.  RHW.  Towanda Daily Review, June 1981. NOTE:  according to her heastone her first name was Martha.  RHW.  June 1981, Towanda Daily Review

 

HOFFMAN, LEONARD,  Leonard Lewis Hoffman, 82, of Sylvania, died July 30, 1987 after an extended illness at the Troy Community Hospital.  He was born April 3, 1905 in Beulah Land (Lycoming County) Cedar Run, Pa, the son of Theodore and Mary Quick Hoffman.  Mr. Hoffman was the owner of Sylvania Garage for 60 years.  He was a former deputy sheriff of Bradford County.  In addition, Mr. Hoffman was a member of the Sylvania Presbyterian Church.  He was a charter member and past president of the Sylvania Lions Club, a lifetime member of the Troy Rod and Gun Club, a member of the Grandfather’s Club and former member of the Troy Auxiliary Police.  He was also a member of the Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry and was a forest fire warden.  He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Burnest Durfee Hoffman; son and daughter-in-law, Dale and Marilyn Hoffman of Tonawanda, NY; daughter and son-in-law, Robert and Janice Wilson of Mansfield; grandchildren, Mike and Mark Wilson, Mrs. David (Kathy) Webster, Tammy Sue Wilson, and Mrs. Charles (Christine) Batterson; great-grandchildren, Danny Wilson, Aaron and Alex Webster; grand-niece, Deborah Smith Stevens; brothers, Clyde and Glenn Hoffman of Williamsport, Miles Hoffman of Palmyra; sister, Anna E. Hoffman of Morris; several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were held August 1 at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy with Rev. George W. Ogden Jr. officiating and burial to be in Bradford County Memorial Park.  Memorials may be directed to the Sylvania Presbyterian Church in Sylvania, PA 16945.  (TGR Aug.6,1987)

 

SANDRA J. HOFFMAN, 74, of Sayre, Pa., passed away on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014 at Towanda Skilled Nursing.She was born on Sept. 17, 1939 in Towanda, Pa., the daughter of the late Waring and Laura F. Brace Hoffman. Sandra was a graduate of the Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing in Philadelphia. She was the Nursing Supervisor of the Operating Room for many years. Sandra enjoyed going to the Red Hatters Group activities. She attended the Athens Wesleyan Church. Sandra is survived by her Aunt Jane Merrill of Athens, Pa.; cousins Stephen and Carol Merrill of Litchfield, Pa., Frank and Linda Merrill of Buies Creek, N.C., Gail and David Arnold of Athens, Pa., Alden and Bonnie Chapman of Sayre, Pa., Nancy Klimas of Tunkhannock, Pa., Alma and Scott Custer of Tunkhannock, Pa., Barb and David Christ of Tunkhannock, Pa., and Patty Mead of Tunkhannock, Pa.  Friends and family may call on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014 from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 225 S. Main St., Athens, Pa.  Funeral services will follow at the funeral home at 4 p.m. with the Rev. David Larson officiating. Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park at the convenience of the family.Memorial donations may be made in Sandra's memory to a charity of one's choice . –Towanda Daily Review 9/16/2014

HOLCOMBE –SUE ANN (HOLCOMBE) OSGOOD, 60, Troy RR 3 died in an airplane accident, August 8, 1998.  Born in Elmira, NY, November 23, 1937 she was the daughter of the late Guy and Bessie Holcombe.  Mrs. Osgood was a woman of manifold talents.  She was an avid gardener whose irises and lilies were a sight to behold.  She had an extensive doll collection and was an accomplished pianist.  Another great passion of hers was home decorating, which she accomplished with great expertise.  On July 9, 1966, she married Carl Osgood and together they raised a family and shared 32 years of marriage.  Mrs. Osgood was also devoted to her Lord and was an active member of the East Troy United Methodist Church. She was currently serving as president of the East Troy UM Women.  Surviving are her husband, Carl, at home; son, Andrew Osgood, Baltimore, MD; daughter, Lucinda Osgood, Washington, DC; sister, Dortha Bennett, Elmira, NY; brother-in-law, and sister-in-law, Donald and Carol Osgood, Montana; mother-in-law, Mildred Osgood, Troy; nieces, Linda Lathrop, Carol Gilpin, and Darcy Osgood; nephews, Gary Bennett, Dean, Dennis, Timothy, and Eric Osgood; several great-nieces, great-nephews and great-great-nieces.  Calling hours will be August 12 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., 110 West Main St., Troy, PA.  Funeral services will be August 13 at 11 at the funeral home, with the Rev. Mark Brower, pastor of the East Troy United Methodist Church, assisted by the Rev. Duane Taylor, pastor of the North Union Christian Church officiating.  Interment will be in Bradford Co. Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, PA.  Contributions in Mrs. Osgood’s memory may be directed to the East Troy UM Church, RR 3, Box 457, Troy, PA.  –Canton Independent Sentinel.

 HOLCOMBE Sue Ann OSGOOD age 60, of RR 3 Troy died suddenly on Saturday, August 8, 1998.  She was born in Emira, NY of November 23, 1937, the daughter of the late Guy and Bessie Holcombe.  Mrs. Osgood was a woman of manifold talents.  She was an active member of the East Troy Methodist church and currently served as its UMW president.  Mrs. Osgood is survived by her husband of 32 years, Carl, at home; son; Andrew Osgood of Baltimore, MD; daughter, Lucinda Osgood of Washington, DC; sister, Dortha Bennett of Elmira, NY; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Donald and Carol Osgood of Montana; mother-in-law, Mildred Osgood of Troy, PA; nieces, Linda Lathrop, Carol Gilpin and Darcy Osgood; nephews, Gary, Bennett, Dean, Dennis, Timothy  and Eric Osgood; several great-nieces, great=-nephews and great-great-nieces.  Funeral services were held at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy on August 13 (11 am) with the rev. Mark Bower, pastor of the East Troy Methodist Church, officiating; he will be assisted by the Rev. Duane Taylor, pastor of the North Union Christian Church.  Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  Contributions in Sue’s name may be directed to the East Troy United Methodist Church, RR 3, Box 457, Troy, Pa 16947.

HOLDEN –JOANN MAE ‘JUNE’ LARRABEE, 56, of the Senior Citizens Building, North Towanda, formerly of Center St., Towanda RD 4 died Sunday May 21, 1989 at Memorial Hospital, Towanda following an extended illness. Born Oct. 3, 1932 in Pittsburgh, PA she was a daughter of George and Agnes Barker Holden. She attended the Assembly of God Church, Towanda. She is survived by an aunt, Mrs. Lotta Dowling of Monroeton, Mississippi and by a close friend, Mrs. Damie Hatch of Towanda. A graveside service will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Bradford County Memorial Park with the Rev. Thomas A. Geiger of the Assembly of God Church officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. There will be no calling hours. –Towanda Daily Review

HOLTON - OLDROYD, Mrs. Ella
Mrs. Ella Holton Oldroyd, age 77, of Austinville, Pa., died Thursday, Jan. 9, 1969 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.  Funeral and committal services were at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy, Sunday at 2 p.m., the Rev. Orey Crippen and Rev. Glenn Dewey officiated.  Burial was in Bradford County Memorial Park.  Survived by sons Clayton and Wilbur of Columbia Cross Roads, RD 3; sisters, Miss Hazel Holton and Mrs. Pearl Cole, both of Elmira; brothers, William Holton of Gillett, Pa., Dewey Holton of Knoxville, Tenn., Drexel Holton of Millerton, Pa.; nine grandchildren, three great grandchildren; three step grandchildren.  Mrs. Oldroyd was a member of the Austinville Union Church.  She was a life long resident of the Austinville area and the widow of the late Frank Oldroyd who died in January of 1967

GERALD O. HOLTON, 74, of Waverly passed away Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 at home. He was predeceased by his parents, Gerald U. and Lulu White Holton; and his brother, Larry Holton. Jerry is survived by Susan Bombacie of Waverly; daughter, Renee (Tim) Ricks of Elmira; stepchildren, Jennifer (Dewayne) Becker of Waverly and Dusty (Ashley) Bombacie of Waverly; brother, Gary (Teresa) Holton of West Virginia; sister, Sally Howe of Gibson, N.Y.; grandchildren, Kayleigh and Brandon (Tristan) Ricks, Isabella Garvey, Jillian Becker and Carter Bombacie; along with several nieces and nephews. Jerry enjoyed old cars, gardening, landscaping, his animals and being in the outdoors. A time of calling will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2020 from 10-11 a.m. at Shepherd Creek Chapel, Route 34, Waverly, N.Y. A memorial service to honor Gerald’s life will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Shepherd Creek Chapel, Route 34, Waverly, N.Y., with Pastor Bruce Vanderpool officiating. Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park in Luther Mills, Pa., at the convenience of the family. -Sayre Morning Times 3/3/2020

GERALD U. HOLTON
Age 71 of RD 3, Columbia Cross Roads, Friday, March 17, 1989 at Troy Community Hospital. Born December 4, 1917, in Coryland, Pa, he was the son of the late William and Rosamond Updike Holton. Gerald worked many years at Remington Rand at Elmira and more recently at Ann Page Corp. in Horseheads for 15 years, retired in 1981. He was also a lifelong farmer. Surviving are his wife, the former Lulu L. White; daughter Sally Ann Howe of Canton; 3 sons, Gerald O. of Sayre, Gary R. of Elmira and Larry of Wyalusing; 9 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Mrs. Charles (Doris B.) Serviss of Ocala, FL, Mrs. Phyllis R. Myers of Horseheads; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Harold and Julia Holton of Millerton and Donald L. and Kathleen Holton of Elmira ; 2 sisters-in-law, Mildred Soule of Lowman, and Mrs. Wayne (Marie) Seymour of Elmira; uncles and aunts, John and Lucy Updike of Fairfax, Va., and Dewey and Ostola Holton of Knoxville, TN, Mrs. Louis W. Holton of Winter Beach, FL; several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Vickery Funeral Home, Troy, Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. where the Funeral and committal services will be held at 8:30 p.m., with the Rev. Sydney J. Kane officiating. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park.

HAROLD E. HOLTON
Harold E. Holton, 74, fomerly of Gillett, PA, died Sunday, September 4, 1994 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. He was a retired employee of Hardinge Brothers Manufacturing and attended the Roseville Independent Baptist Church. He is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Helen Kay and Duane Shedden of Gillett, PA, Shirley D. Smith of Corning, NY and Rosalie H. and Russell Hall of Troy, PA; sons and daughters-in-law, Richard L. and Bertha Holton of Horseheads, NY, Rodney W. and Carol Holton of Elmira, NY and John F. and Claire Holton of Towanda, PA; 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law, Doris and Charles Serviss of Ocala, FL and Phyllis Myers of Horseheads, NY; brother and sisters-in-law, Donald and Kathleen Holton of Elmira, NY and Lula Holton of Columbia Cross Roads, PA; uncle and aunt, John F. and Lucy Updike of Fairfax, VA; several nieces and nephews; and all his friends at Bakercrest Home for the Elderly. Harold was predeceased by his wife, Julia S. Holton on May 27, 1994 and brother, Gerald U. Holton, in 1989. Funeral services were held at the Olthof Funeral Home in Elmira, NY, on September 8 (1 pm) with the Rev. Charles Root officiating assisted by Donald Baker and interment to be in Bradford County Memorial Park. Those wishing may make memorials to the Bakercrest Home for the Elderly, RR 2, Box 195, Millerton, PA for resident activities or the Roseville Independent Baptist Church, Roseville, PA or the charity of one's choice. (TGR, Thursday, September 8, 1994)

HOOSE –BETTY HOOSE JOHNSON, 85, of Towanda, Pa. passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, Jan. 14, 2016 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa. Betty was born on April 13, 1930 in East Troy, Pa., the daughter of DeLace and Louise Hoose. She was employed for many years by Outwater Pontiac in East Towanda. Betty enjoyed her friends and her special niece Judy Cole that would take time to visit with her. Her great past time was sitting in her recliner crocheting until her health no longer permitted her to do so. Her family includes her son, Lynn Smith; daughter, Debbie Stevens of Big Pond; step sons, Carl (Barb) Johnson of Sayre, Donnie (Sharon) Johnson of Towanda; sister, Helen Laudenslager of Williamsport; brothers, Kenny Hoose of Elmira, Ronnie Hoose of Columbia Cross Roads, Dutch (Dawn) Hoose of Elmira; granddaughter, Kirsten Stevens (Paul DeLosa) of Mansfield; grandsons, Kyle and Tom Stevens, Scott Stevens (Nikki); very special little great-granddaughter, Abby, whom she adored and saw frequently; great-grandchildren, Tessa, Erin, Keisha, Gavin, Havannah and McKenzie; sisters-in-law, Betty M. Johnson of the Personal Care Home, Towanda, Gladys Allen Johnson Derr of Wysox, and Shirley Johnson of Ulster, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald C. Johnson on June 1, 1990; sisters, Gladys Burnell, Marion and Shirley Hoose; brothers-in-law, Clayton Johnson, Walter Johnson, Freeman (Thea) Johnson, Charles "Chuck" Johnson; and sisters-in-law, Freida Goodenow and Arvilla Allen.The funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016, at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa., with Rev. Thomas Blackall officiating.  Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Burlington Township, Pa. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. The family suggests that contributions be directed to the  National Kidney Foundation , 30 East 33rd St., New York, NY in Betty's memory. –Towanda Daily Review 1/16/2016

HOOSE –GLADYS E. MCGRAIN BURNELL, 81, of 3415 Lower Maple Ave. Elmira, N.Y., passed away Saturday, November 7, 2015 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa. Gladys was born in Troy, Pa., on June 6, 1934 the daughter of Delois and Louise Miller Hoose. She was a graduate of Troy High School class of 1953. Gladys served as deli manager for the P &C Food Market in Horseheads, N.Y., for many years and later worked in the cafeteria of the Southport Elementary School until her retirement. Gladys was a devoted member and treasurer of the Bentley Creek First Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed hand stitching and reading. Gladys was also an avid bowler in the area for a number of years. Her family includes her son and daughter-in-law, David M. and Lisa S. McGrain, grandchildren, Kyle, Joshua and Kayla McGrain, all of Richardson, Texas, siblings, Betty Johnson of Towanda, Ronald Hoose and wife Alice of Bentley Creek, Elwin Hoose and wife Dawn of Elmira, Kenneth Hoose of Elmira, Helen Laudenslager of Williamsport, Pa., as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice F. McGrain and sister, Shirley Hoose. A memorial service will be held Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 10 a.m. at the Alteri-Bowen Funeral Home, 314 Desmond St., Sayre, Pa., with her pastor, James S. Ellis, officiating. Interment will follow in Bradford County Memorial Park, Burlington Township, Pa. The family suggests that contributions may be directed to the Bentley Creek First Baptist Church, 13545 Berwick Turnpike, Gillett, PA in memory of Gladys. –Sayre Morning Times 11/9/2015

HORNER -NANCY J. MADDEN FARIA, 86, of Burlington Township, PA passed away Sunday afternoon, Aug. 29, 2021 at the Bradford County Manor in West Burlington Township, PA. Nancy was born in Lansdale, PA on Dec. 16, 1934, the daughter of William Horner and Florence Cassel Horner. She was a graduate of Hatfield High School, Hatfield, PA and in early years was employed by the American Olean Tile Company in Hatfield. Nancy was later employed by J. Walter Thompson Advertising in New York City until her retirement. Nancy was a member of the Independent Baptist Church in Towanda. She possessed great love for her family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Debra Godshall and husband Greg of Burlington Township, PA, Cathy Calderon and husband Manny of North Carolina, Daryl Madden and wife Ellen of Georgia, stepson, Daniel Faria and wife Mary of Ulster Township, PA, 9 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her parents, Nancy was predeceased by her husband, Six Deniel ‘Dan” Faria on May 7, 2013, her brother, William Horner, and sisters, Janet Hofmann, and Ruth Kinsey. A funeral service will be held Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, at 1 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home 217 York Ave. Towanda, PA with Pastor Donn Hauser of the Independent Baptist Church, Towanda, officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Burlington Township, PA. The family suggests that contributions may be directed to the Independent Baptist Church, 109 Cherry St. Towanda, PA in memory of Nancy J. Madden Faria. -Towanda Daily Review 8/31/2021

CLAIR LESLIE HORTON of Greenslanding, Athens Township, passed away peacefully on Nov. 29, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Clair was born on Aug. 16, 1937, at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. He was the youngest of six children of Ernest & Luella Platt Horton. Clair grew up on the family farm on Ghent Hill and loved to tell farm stories to anyone who would listen. When his father-in-law, Arthur Finch, started up Finch Mobile Homes & Park, Clair worked as truck driver & set-up man. Eventually, he used his skills by working at Palmer Mobile Homes in Waverly, NY. Clair was a life member of the North Rome Wesleyan Church, Rome. It was there that he married his sweetheart, Marjory L. Finch on Aug. 23, 1958. They celebrated 61 happy years together. Clair will be dearly missed by his wife, Marjory; children, Bonnie and Avery Smith, Roger and Wilma Horton, Tod and Janet Horton, Connie Beebe, Denise and Steve Golden, and Tim Horton; grandchildren, Holly Fleuriot, Tony Horton, Tiffany Royland, Jason and Aaron Cole, Ben and Brian Horton; five great-grandchildren and one due in March. Clair is also survived by his sister, Doris Lindsey; sister-in-law, Myrna Horton, Wilhelmina Horton and brother-in-law, Walter and Linda Finch. Clair was predeceased by his brothers, Emerson and Ellery Horton and sisters and brother-in-laws, Muriel and David Lafy, Thelma and Floyd Hilliker; brother-in-law, Glenn Lindsey. Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Clair’s life on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2 p.m., at the North Rome Wesleyan Church. Burial will be held at Bradford County Memorial Park, Burlington, at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to the North Rome Wesleyan Church or School, 337 N. Rome Road, Rome, PA. -Towanda Daily Review 11/30/2019

ERNEST L. HORTON, 85, of Towanda RD 1, N. Towanda Township formerly of Ghent (Sheshequin Township) died early Sunday morning, May 17, 1987 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Born June 11, 1901 in Ghent, he was the son of the late Edwin and Lillie Ruben Horton. On August 21, 1923 he married Luella Rose Platt. She predeceased him on October 6, 1982. Mr. and Mrs. Horton owned and operated their family farm in Ghent for many years until their retirement in August 1967. At that time they moved to N. Towanda to make their home. From 1955 to 1982 Mr. and Mrs. Horton spent their winter months at their home in Buena Park, California, returning to this area in the summer. Surviving are three sons; Emerson E. of Milan, Ellery M. of Poway, Calif. and Clair L. of Athens RD 1 (Greens Landing); three daughters, Mrs. Muriel Lafy of Towanda RD 1, Mrs. Floyd (Thelma) Hilliker of Ulster RD 1 and Mrs. Glenn (Doris) Lindsey of Wysox RD 2; 21 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Hazel Horton of Athens; a niece and three nephews. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Shirley Louise Lindsey on March 11, 1962 and by a sister, Edith Bidlack on August 17, 1981. The funeral and committal service will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda with the Rev. Edward Lindsey and the Rev. Wilbur Beers officiating. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. –Towanda Daily Review

HARVEY A. HORTON age 72 of Hilliker Rd. Chemung, NY, passed away on Friday, October 26, 2001 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA after an extended illness. Born October 24, 1929 in Sayre, Pa, she was the son of the late Harry and Dorothy Schuyler Horton and the husband of Irma Morris Horton. He had retired from the Elmira Psychiatric Center, Elmira, NY after 16 years of service. he was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving from 1947 to 1967 in the submarine fleet, seeing service in both diesel and nuclear powered subs. He was a life member and past commander of Skiff Bower VFW Post 1536, Sayre, PA, County and District positions, a member of the Last Man's Club (VFW), a member of the Disabled American Veterans, a life member of the VFW Cooties Club, Post 85 (Seam Squirrel) a member of the American Legion Post 246, Athens, PA. He was survived by his wife at home; one daughter, Sheryl (Charles) Elston of Lowman, NY; one brother, James (Connie) Horton, Waverly, NY; one grandson, Airman Shane L. Gerould of Guam; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was pre deceased by one son, Fredric D. Horton. Friends may call at the Luckner Funeral Home, 449 Park Avenue, Waverly, NY on Sunday, from 1:00-3:00 PM. Funeral and committal services will follow immediately at 3:00 PM with Reverend Bill McFarland, pastor of the Chemung United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luther's Mills, PA. –Towanda Daily Review

 

HORTON Irene "Nana" Horton Mulcahy
103, formerly of Rome, Pa., died
Friday evening, Sept. 24, 2010 at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial Hospital, North Towanda Twp., Pa. Nana, as she was fondly called by her family and friends, was born on Taylor Hill, Rome Twp., Pa., on March 11, 1907, the daughter of the late Harry L. and Jennie Strope Horton.  She married Edward P. Mulcahy on Aug. 29, 1923, in Towanda Twp. and they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 26, 1973. She was preceded in death by her husband on Oct. 15, 1980. Irene and Edward operated their farm in Towanda Twp. for many years and also operated a school bus for the Towanda Area School District. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting, gardening and caring for her flowers.  She is survived by: two daughters-in-law, Phyllis Mulcahy of Towanda RR 5 and Pauline Mulcahy of Towanda RR 3; a former daughter-in-law, Dorothy Baker of Camptown; grandchildren, John Williams of Canton, Pa., James Williams of Horseheads, N.Y., Linda Chaffee and her husband Lynmar Chaffee of LeRaysville, Paul Mulcahy of Towanda, Patricia Detrick and her husband Donald of Camptown, Maureen Ferris of Towanda, Michael Mulcahy and his wife Beth of Stevensville, James Mulcahy of Homets Ferry, Francis Robert Mulcahy and his wife Lisa, Deborah Morgan, Diane Short and her husband Terry of Harveys Lake, Pa., and William Mulcahy and Mary of Towanda; 30 great-grandchildren; numerous great-great-grandchildren; four nieces, a nephew and several cousins. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by: her sons, Edward P. Mulcahy Jr. and Francis R. Mulcahy; her daughter, Anna Jean Williams; brother, Robert Horton; and sister, Grace Rowe.  A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the charity of one's choice in Irene's memory. The Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home of Towanda, Pa., is assisting Irene's family with arrangements. - Towanda Daily Review, September 26, 2010

HORTON –MURIEL N. LAFY, 65, of Towanda RD 1 (North Towanda) died Thursday morning February 22, 1990 at Memorial Hospital, Towanda. Born Oct. 3, 1924 at Ghent, Sheshequin Township, she was a daughter of Ernest and Luella Platt Horton. Mrs. Lafy was a graduate of Ulster High School and on July 15, 1950 she married David W. Lafy in North Towanda. She was employed by Sylvania Electric in Towanda for Several years and was a member of the North Rome Wesleyan Church. She possessed a great love of her home and family. She enjoyed crocheting and working outdoors in her garden and among her flowers. Mrs. Lafy is survived by her husband, David W. Lafy at home; a son, Glenn Lafy of North Towanda, a son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Audrey Lafy of North Towanda; a daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and John Mathews of Geneseo, NY; two grandsons, Joshua and Caleb Mathews; a granddaughter, Christina Lafy; three brothers, Emerson Horton of Milan, Ellery Horton of Poway, Calif. and Clair Horton of Athens RD 1; two sisters, Doris Hilliker of Ulster RD 1 and Doris Lindsey of Wysox and several nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda with the Rev. M. Richard Wolfe, pastor of the North Rome Wesleyan Church officiating. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service Saturday afternoon at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorials be directed to the North Rome Wesleyan Church in Mrs. Lafy’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review

HOLTON Rodney W. "Rod"
A longtime resident of Roberts St., Southport, died Thursday, May 29, 2008 at Bethany Manor where he had been receiving care following a long battle with cancer at the age of 60. Rod was born on August 13, 1947 in Elmira, son of the late Harold E. & Julia Shepard Holton. He attended Rochester Business Inst. and was employed by Marriott Service Systems for 20 years. He is best remembered for the 15 years he was employed at Bethany Village as the facility mail carrier; while there he developed many long lasting friendships with the residents he served and the coworkers he befriended. Rod's many interests included bowling and was an avid sportsman devoted to the Pittsburg Penguin's Hockey Team. In serving the Lord, Rod was well liked at the Fassett Baptist Church where he attended. He married Carol English on February 14, 1993 in Chemung, she survives along with Rod's son, Michael Holton, Athens, OH; his siblings, Helen K. (Duane) Shedden, Fassett, PA; Richard (Bertha) Holton, Horseheads; Shirley Smith, Bath; John Holton, Athens, PA; Rosalie (Russell) Hall, Troy, PA; step children, Kathleen (Patrick) McKillip, Elmira Heights; and Jason (Brenda) Molyneaux, Virginia Beach, VA; step grandchildren, Matthew Peters, Alecia and Jessica McKillip, Jordan and Taylor Molyneaux; several nieces, nephews and many cherished friends. Rod was a warm and soft-spoken gentleman who fought his battle with great strength and set an example of great courage and faith in the Lord. Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport, on Monday June 2, 2008 between the hours of 4-7 p.m. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 7:15 p.m. with his friend, the Reverend John Ford officiating assisted by his pastor, the Reverend Donald Rockwell. Graveside services will take place at the family's convenience at Bradford County Memorial Park. Memorials may be directed to Bethany Village Patient Activities Fund, 3005 Watkins Rd. Horseheads, NY 14845 or the American Cancer Society, 1316 College Ave. Elmira, NY 14901 in Rod's memory. Words cannot express our gratitude to the many health care providers at Arnot-Ogden Medical Center, St. Joseph's Hospital, Guthre, Strong Memorial, Bethany Village and especially the countless number of friends who made Rod's last days so meaningful.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 6/1/2008.

SHIRLEY ANN HOOSE, age 60, formerly of Eat Troy, Pa., died Sunday, July 2, 2000, at Dar-Way Nursing Home, Forksville, Pa.  She was born Feb. 4, 1940, in East Troy, Pa., a daughter of the late DeLace C. and Louise C. (Miller) Hoose, Shirley was a member of the East Troy united Methodist Church.  She was involved with Penn York Opportunities in Athens, Pa. and Serve Inc. in Monroeton, Pa.  Shirley enjoyed her coloring books and dancing.  Shirley is survived by her sisters, Marion L. and Duane Miller of Montclaire, Pa., Betty J. Johnson of Towanda, Pa., Gladys E. and Nelson “Whitey” Burnell of Elmira, N.Y., and Helen M. and Charles Laudenslager of Easley, S.C.; brothers, Elwin L. and Dawn Hoose of Wellsburg, N.Y., Kenneth D. and Jean Hoose of Gillett, Pa., and Ronald E. and Alice Hoose of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa.; sister-in-law, Dorando Hoose of Gillett RR, Pa.; aunt Josephine Greenough of East Troy; several nieces and nephews and numerous cousins.  In addition to her parents, Shirley is predeceased by her brother, Maxwell Hoose.  A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family at the Gerald W. Vickery Jr. Funeral Home Inc., 110 W. Main St., Troy, Pa., with the Rev. Richard M. Wulf officiating.  Interment will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa.  –Towanda Daily Review.

Shirley Ann HOOSE, age 60, formerly of east Troy, PA, died on Sunday, July 2, 2000 at DarWay Nursing home, Forksville, PA.  She was born on February 4, 1940 in East Troy, PA, a daughter of the late DeLace C. and Louise C. (Miller) Hoose.  Shirley was a member of the east Troy Methodist Church.  She was involved in Athens, PA and Serve Inc. in Monroeton, PA.  She is survived by her sisters, Marion L. (Duane) Miller of Montclaire, PA, Betty J. Johnson of Towanda, PA, Gladys E. (Nelson “Whitey”) Burnell of Elmira, NY, Helen M. (Charles) Laudenslager of Easley, SC; brothers, Elwin L. (Dawn) Hoose of Wellsburg, NY, Kenneth D. (Jean) Hoose of Gillett, PA, Ronald E. (Alice) Hoose of Columbia Cross Roads, PA; sister-in-law, Dorando Hoose of Gillett RD, PA; aunt, Josephine Greenough of East Troy, PA; several nieces and nephews; and numerous cousins.  In addition to her parents, Shirley is predeceased by her brother, Maxwell Hoose.  Private funeral services were held at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy with the Rev. Richard M. Wulf officiating and interment to be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, PA.  Troy Gazette Register

HOOVER Clarice W. (Hoover)  Hawley, 79, of Waverly, N.Y., formerly of Lowman and Chemung, N.Y., died Tuesday, March 6, 2007, at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Pa., following a lengthy illness.  She was born Aug. 18, 1927, in Spring Hill, Pa., daughter of the late Minor F. and Mabel P. (Bennett) Hoover. Clarice was a homemaker who enjoyed raising her family and the time spent with all of her wonderful grandchildren. Her other interests included knitting and crocheting.  Survivors include her daughters, Linda and John Kemmer of Apache Junction, Ariz., Clarice “"Kitty"” and James Anderson and Jean and Jessie Snell, all of Chemung; a son, John Conklin and his companion, Glorianne Koelner, of Chemung; brothers and sisters-in-law Albert and Vera Hoover of Bentley Creek, Pa., Donald and Florence Hoover of Lakeland, Fla.; her sister and brother-in-law, Pearlena and Edward Zubris of Towanda, Pa.; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and her roommate, "“Weezie,"” at Tioga Nursing Facility.  Her sisters Virginia Richard and Garnetta Collins; a brother, Edward Hoover; and her first husband, Leonard Conklin, predeceased Clarice. Family and friends are invited to call from 10 a.m. until noon Friday, March 9, at the Roberts Funeral Home Inc., 279 Main St., Wellsburg, N.Y. Her funeral service will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at noon with Doug Foreman officiating. Interment will follow in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the employees of the second floor at Tioga Nursing Facility and at Robert Packer Hospital for the love and care that they gave Clarice while she resided there.  Daily Review on 3/7/2007

HOPKINS –EMILY F. RUSSELL, 84, of 32 East South Ave., Canton, died Saturday, April 26, 1986, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.  Mrs. Russell was born June 1 in Easton (Lehigh County), a daughter of John and Mary Hopkins.  She was a member of the Canton Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ).  She was a charter member of the Canton VFW Post 714 Auxiliary and a member of the Canton Lady of Rebekahs.  Mrs. Russell is survived by her husband, Harry, to whom she was married 66 years on June 30, 1985; one son and his wife, Robert and Mary Helen Russell of Lehighton RD3; two daughters, Mrs. Mark (Ellen) Buck of Troy and Mrs. Martha Watkins of Canton; 16 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.  The funeral service will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, 40 N. Center St. in Canton, with the Rev. David B. Morris, her pastor, officiating.  Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park in Luthers Mills.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 7-9 p.m.  The Canton VFW Post 714 Auxiliary will conduct a dedication service at the funeral home at 8:30 p.m. on Monday.  Memorial Donations to the American Heart Association in Mrs. Russell’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.

HORTON –BESSIE L. COVEY, 78, of Athens RD 2, died Wednesday, Aug. 23, 1989 at Troy Community Hospital.  Born March 19, 1911 in Springville, Pa., she was the daughter of Harris and Katherine Wickwire Horton.  A graduate of Towanda High School, she and her late husband, Leonard (Cy) owned and operated the Riverside Inn in Athens for 22 years, retiring in 1976.  She is survived by a son, Leonard of Athens RD 2; a daughter, Jean Dimock of Athens RD 2; two sisters, Mrs. Jerry (Edna) Wood of Hop Bottom, Pa., and Pauline Springer of Montrose, Pa.; six granddaughters; 13 great-granddaughters; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was predeceased by her husband, Leonard.  There will be no calling hours.  Private funeral services will be held Saturday, Aug. 26, 1989 at the Lowery funeral Home, 225 S. Main St., Athens, with the Rev. Howard Hockenbury, pastor of the Athens United Methodist Church officiating.  Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  Memorials may be directed to Greater Valley emergency Medical services, 201 Allison St., Sayre, or the charity of one’s choice.  –Towanda Daily Review.

GEORGE W. HORTON, 75, of Ft. Meade, Fla., and formerly a resident of Troy, died on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2003, at his home.  He was born in Bradford County, on Oct. 6, 1928.  Mr. Horton was the owner and operator of George Horton Refrigeration.  George was a member of the First Baptist Church of Troy and attended the First Church of God in Fort Meade.  He and his wife, Shirley, moved to Fort Meade in 1998.  George was a member of the Troy Bowling Hall of Fame and a member of the 700-Club.  He was also a member of Troy’s Oscoluwa Volunteer Fire Department.  For many years he wrote Ten Pin Tidbits for the Troy Gazette-Register.  He is survived by his wife, Shirley Merritt Horton of Fort Meade; daughters, Connie (Gary) Dewey of Omaha, Neb., and Wand (Jon) Romberger of Gloucester, Va.; son, Tom (Julie) Horton of Centre Hall, Pa.; stepdaughters, Roz Warren of Slidell, La., Jennifer Pendergast of Long Beach, Calif., Vicki Teribury (Russ Byland) of Gillett; stepson, Vincent (Jennifer Dunbar) of Gillett; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his parents; his sister, Carolyn; and his first wife, Elda Stahle Horton.  Arrangements were entrusted to McLean Funeral Home in Fort Meade.  Arrangements were entrusted to McLean funeral Home in Fort Mead.  Friends and family are invited to a memorial service at the First Baptist Church of Troy on Saturday, June 5, at 11 a.m.  –Towanda Daily Review.  (Buried Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa.)

HORTON
Harry (or Harvey?) A. Age 72 of Hilliker Rd. Chemung, NY, died on Friday, October 26, 2001 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA after an extended illness. Born October 24, 1929 in Sayre, Pa, she was the son of the late Harry and Dorothy Schuyler Horton and the husband of Irma Morris Horton. He had retired from the Elmira Psychiatric Center, Elmira, NY after 16 years of service. he was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving from 1947 to 1967 in the submarine fleet, seeing service in both diesel and nuclear powered subs. He was a life member and past commander of Skiff Bower VFW Post 1536, Sayre, PA, County and District positions, a member of the Last Man's Club (VFW), a member of the Disabled American Veterans, a life member of the VFW Cooties Club, Post 85 (Seam Squirrel) a member of the American Legion Post 246, Athens, PA. He was survived by his wife at home; one daughter, Sheryl (Charles) Elston of Lowman, NY; one brother, James (Connie) Horton, Waverly, NY; one grandson, Airman Shane L. Gerould of Guam; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was pre deceased by one son, Fredric D. Horton. Friends may call at the Luckner Funeral Home, 449 Park Avenue, Waverly, NY on Sunday, from 1:00-3:00 PM. Funeral and committal services will follow immediately at 3:00 PM with Reverend Bill McFarland, pastor of the Chemung United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luther's Mills, PA.

LESLIE R. HORTON, 51, of Box 328, Ulster RR 1, died Thursday, March 21, 1996, at home after an extended illness.  Born March 9, 1945, in Dalhart, Texas, the son of Alfred and Alice VanDuzer Horton, he attended the Pennsylvania State Oral School for the Deaf in Scranton, graduating in 1964.  He was employed at Penn-York Opportunities in Athens form 17 years.  He was an active member of the Bumpville Bible Church and he was a member of the Handicap Club of the Valley.  He enjoyed raising any kind of farm animals.  He is survived by his mother, at home; his brother and sister-in-law; Jeff and Penny Horton of Wyalusing RR 3; a sister and brother-in-law; Cheryl and Larry Raymond of Athens; his niece and her spouse; Barbara and Thad Maryott of Rome; two nieces; Dawn Horton of Ulster RR 1 and Tiffany Saylor of Wyalusing; a great-nephew; Grant Maryott of Rome; and several ants, uncles and cousins.  He was predeceased by his father in 1975 and brother John in 1962.  Friends may call at the Bumpville Bible Church Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m.  The funeral service will follow there at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Ron Head, his pastor, officiating.  Burial will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa.  Memorial donations may be made to the Bumpville Bible Church c/o Vern Peck, RR 2, Rome, Pa.  Funeral arrangements are under the supervision of the Lowery Funeral Home, Athens.  –Towanda Daily Review.

HORTON –MARJORIE I. HORTON SAYLOR, 81, wife of Norman E. Saylor of Towanda RR 2, Asylum Township, died Wednesday evening, Jan. 28, 2003 at Memorial Hospital of Towanda.  Born May 14, 1922 in Shunk, she was a daughter of Camille “Millie” Shoemaker Horton Hope and the late Charles Horton.  Marjorie was a graduate of Towanda High School.  On April 12, 1940 she married Norman E. Saylor in Tunkhannock, Pa.  In early years, Marjorie was employed by Boyles Book Store in Towanda and by Decker’s Greenhouse in Wysox.  She was later employed by the Towanda Middle School cafeteria for many years until her retirement.  Marjorie was a member of the French Asylum United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women.  She taught Sunday school there was a member of the church choir and served as a substitute organist for many years.  Marjorie also served as a Cub Scout den mother for several years.  She was a devoted wife and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother.  Marjorie dearly loved her family and the time she shared with them.  She enjoyed crocheting, making afghans and doilies, music and flowers.  Surviving are her devoted husband of nearly 64 years, Norman E. Saylor at home; her mother, Camilla Hope of Northumberland, Pa.; a daughters and sons-in-law, Linda Johnson and Don Johnson of Towanda, Norma Crayton and Jack Crayton of Towanda and Susan Gail Detrick and Paul Detrick of Carlisle, Pa.; sons and daughters-in-law, Terry Saylor and Shelley Saylor of Wysox, Dan Saylor and Becky Saylor of Towanda and Greg Saylor and Linda Saylor of Rome; 15 grandchildren; 19 great6-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; her sister, Eleanor Shafer of Selinsgrove, Pa.; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Gerald and Phyllis Saylor of Ontario, Canada; a sister-in-law, Janice Whitmer of Towanda; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Arlene and Frank Browning of Towanda; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  The funeral service will be held Monday, Feb. 2, 2004 at 11 a.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral home, 217 York Ave., Towanda with Pastor A. Michel Somerville of the French Asylum United Methodist Church and Pastor Ronald Troup of the Monroeton United Methodist Church officiating.  Interment will be private in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  There are no calling hours.  The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Dialysis Unit of the Guthrie Clinic, 603 William St., Towanda, Pa. or to the Wysox Volunteer EMS, Box 302, Wysox, Pa in Marjorie I. Saylor’s memory.  –Towanda Daily Review

SPORTIN’ MARK J. HORTON, 28 of 208 E. Cherry St., Athens, Pa., died Monday evening, Oct. 9, 2006, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre following a motorcycle accident on Route 199 in Athens Township earlier in the evening.  Mark was born in Elmira, N.Y., on May 7, 1978, the son of Catherine I. Shaffer Horton and the late Herbert G. Horton.  Mark attended the St Agnes School in Towanda, Pa., and the Athens Area Schools.  He was a graduate of SCT BOCES in Elmira, N.Y., and was self-employed as a welder in the area.  Sportin' Horton, as he was known by his family and many friends, possessed great love for motorcycles and riding with his friends.  He was a member of the American Motorcyclists Association and was an avid dirt track racer.  Surviving are: his mother, Cathy I. Horton of Athens; his twin brother, Matthew Horton of Towanda; his siblings, Jeff Horton of Philadelphia, Pa., and Joyce Gronski and her husband, Ron, of Philadelphia; uncles, John Shaffer and his wife, Diane, of DeKalb, Ill., Paul Northrup and his wife, Gladys, of Tucson, Ariz., and Wesley Horton and his wife, Irma, of Athens; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was preceded in death by: his father, Herbert G. Horton, in February of 2004; maternal grandparents, Clifford and Iola Shaffer; paternal grandparents, Carlton and Hazel Horton; and uncles, James "Shag" Shaffer and Lorraine Horton.  The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda.  A ceremonial motorcycle procession will leave from the Horton family residence at 208 E. Cherry St. in Athens, at 10 a.m. Saturday morning, Oct. 14, and travel to S.S. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Third Street, Towanda, where a memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday morning.  Interment will follow in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa.  –Towanda Daily Review

 

EUGENE G. HOUSE, 80, of 503 Church St., Athens died at the Robert Packer Hospital Sunday December 21, 1986 after an extended illness. Born in Sayre on September 8, 1906, he was the son of Burt and Mary Platt House. He was a lifelong resident of the Valley. He was employed as a machinist of the Lehigh Valley Railroad and as a custodian of Sayre High School and the Waverly Moose Club. He was a member of the Waverly United Methodist Church, the Loyal Order of Moose, The legion of Moose Fellowship Degree, the VFW of Sayre, the American Legion of Athens and the War-Dads. Surviving are his wife, Lillian at home; 10 children, Mrs. Fred (Betty) Payne of South Waverly, Mrs. William (Pat) McConnell of Rochester, Mrs. Doris Garland of Santa Cruz, Calif., Mrs. Joseph (Joan) Morningstar of South Waverly, Claude House of Crystal River, Fla., Mrs. Peter (Mary) Constantino of Vero Beach, Fla., Thomas House of RD 1 Athens, Mrs. James (Ruth) Marshal of Sayre, Mrs. Ralph Lucille) Hatch of Athens and Robert House of Dunidin, Fla.; 47 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Lowrey Funeral Home Tuesday from 1-2 p.m. Funeral services will be held there at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. Horace B. King officiating. Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society. –Towanda Daily Review

HOUSE -LUCILLE C. (HOUSE) HATCH, 79, of Milan, PA passed away Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019 at Elderwood at Waverly. She was born Aug. 16, 1940 in Sayre, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Eugene and Lillian Gibbs House. Lucille attended Sayre High School. She worked at Tioga General Hospital for 38 years and then went to work for the Sayre School District for 14 years. She was a member of the Waverly United Methodist Church. Lucille enjoyed wine, cooking, watching birds and most of all spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Ralph in 2007; brothers, Robert House and Thomas House; sisters, Joan Morningstar, Elizabeth Payne and Doris Garland. Lucille is survived by her children, Richard and Laurissa Hatch of East Smithfield, PA, Lenore and Donald McCleron of Van Etten, NY, Ralph and Patricia Hatch of Conover, NC, Randy Hatch of Athens, PA and Rodney Hatch of Sayre, PA; grandchildren, Tonya and Jason Carnrike, Donald (Mac) and Chenoa McCleron, Caitlin and John Willis, Kiley Hatch, Ryan and Mikki Hatch, Russell Hatch, Bradley Hatch, Zachary Hatch, Denver Hatch and Audrey Hatch; great-grandchildren, Jocelyn McCleron, Devae Carnrike, Bryce Carnrike, Kapenzi Carnrike, Ariel Tedesco, Alex Rodasand Jakob Rodas; sisters, Patricia McConnell of Bradford, NY, Mary Constantino of Vero Beach, FL and Ruth Marshall of Sayre, P; brother and sister-in-law, Butch and Janet House of Florida; along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Family and friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, at the Waverly United Methodist Church, 158 Chemung St., Waverly, NY. A memorial service will follow at 5 p.m. at the church with the Rev. Cindy Schulte officiating. Burial will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, PA at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made in Lucille’s name to the Waverly United Methodist Church, 158 Chemung St., Waverly, NY. -Towanda Daily Review 8/27/2019

HOUSE -SHERRILL ANN JENNINGS, 78, of 2380 Pension Road, Monroeton, PA, West Burlington Township, went home to be with her Lord early Thursday morning, December 23, 2021, from her home following an extended illness. Sherrill was born at home in Burlington Township, PA on December 20, 1943, the daughter of Raymond House and Zelphia Ennis House. On March 5, 1966, Sherrill married Ralph A. Jennings at the Monroeton United Methodist Church. In early years, she was employed by Home Health Care in Towanda and was later employed by the Bradford County Manor in West Burlington Township, PA for a number of years. Sherrill assisted her husband in the operation and was instrumental in establishing their homestead as a Pennsylvania Century Farm. She served as Judge of Elections in West Burlington Township for many years. Sherrill was member of the Luthers Mills United Methodist Church, was a dedicated supporter of the Trojan Booster Club, and was an avid sports fan of her children and grandchildren. Sherrill was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Towanda American Legion Post Auxiliary. Sherrill loved Christmastime, spending time with her family, cooking, baking, and collecting Snowmen. Her family includes her husband of 55 years, Ralph A. Jennings, children, Leon (Phyllis) Jennings of Sayre, William Jennings of Granville Summit, Tammy (Don) Goodwin of Towanda, Albert Jennings (Ed) of Maryland, son-in-law, Robert Ermisch of Laceyville, grandchildren, Arthur Allen, Dana Ermisch, Hillary Kjelgaard, Meagan Bump, Andrew Goodwin, Amanda Saravullo, and Zelphia Ahern, several great grandchildren, her brother, Frederick House of Towanda, as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her parents, Sherrill was predeceased by her daughter, Wanda Ermisch on January 11, 2021, siblings, Raymond house Jr., Mary Moses, Pauline Westbrook, James House Sr., and Esther Mills. The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 4, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 1:00 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home 217 York Ave. Towanda, PA with Pastor Wade Clauser officiating. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Burlington Township, PA. The family suggests that contributions be directed to the Luthers Mills United Methodist Church in care of Kathy Wolstenholme, 66 Luthers Mills Road, Towanda, PA  in memory of Sherrill Ann House Jennings. -Towanda Daily Review 12/30/2021

HOUSTON -EMMA JEAN KLINE, 78, of Sayre, Pa., passed away with her family by her side on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 at Sayre Health Care Center. She was born on Dec. 1, 1941 in Sayre, Pa., the daughter of the late Hubert and Alice (Liddard) Houston. Emma was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed being there for her family and spending time with them. Emma was an active member of the Athens Wesleyan Church. Whenever and wherever there was a need, she was always willing to step in to help. She was a faithful and dedicated Christian who lived her life daily serving the Lord. Her kindness, graciousness, and dedication of others will not only be missed by her family but by all those whose life she touched. She was a graduate of Waverly High School. Emma worked for Tioga at ElderWood as a Dietician, prior to retiring. She is predeceased by her husband Chester Kline Jr. Emma is survived by her daughters Colleen Minier of Sayre, Pa., and Cathy Kline of Waverly, N.Y.; grandsons Tyler Minier and Spencer Minier; great-grandson Kaiden Minier; brother Nelson Houston of New Jersey; former son-in-law Todd Minier; and many nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call on Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 225 S. Main St., Athens, Pa. Funeral services will follow at 12 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Bradford County Memorial Park, Towanda, Pa. Memorial donations may be made in Emma’s name to Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 225 South Main St., Athens, PA to help offset the cost of the funeral expenses. -Sayre Morning Times 12/31/2019

HUDDLESON –AILEEN LUCILLE MYERS, 80, of 162 James St., Towanda, Pa., passed away Friday morning, June 13, 2014 at her home following declining health. Aileen was born in Towanda on July 16, 1933, the daughter of Russell and Pauline Vanderpoel Huddleson. She was a graduate of Towanda High School class of 1951. In early years, Aileen was employed in the garment manufacturing industry in Avoca, Pa. and by the Blue Swan in Sayre, Pa. She was later employed by Sylvania Electric for a number of years and by Alice's Restaurant in Towanda. Aileen formerly served on the election board in North Towanda Township for many years. She loved spending time with her family especially her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sewing, cooking, crafts and gardening. She is survived by her devoted husband, Thomas G. Myers; children, Thomas Bradley "Brad" Myers and wife Joy of North Towanda, Timothy L. "Tim" Myers and wife Sharon of Wysox, Nancy M. Kulick and fiancé Mike Baumunk of Towanda, Amy L. Donovan and husband Matt of Asylum Twp.; grandchildren, Brandon Smith, Patrick Kulick, Mylinda Myers, Erica Kulick; step grandchildren, Denise Ridilla, Stephanie Doherty and Tiffany Jenner; great-grandchildren, Trinity Kulick and Teagon Brown; brother and sister-in-law, Carl and Yeako Huddleson of Parker, Ariz.; sister, Phyllis Finch and her companion, Duane Chapman of Greenslanding; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, James Russell Myers on July 15, 1982; sisters, June Lane and Beverly Beers; her twin, Pauline Aquilio; and brothers, Russell "Dick" Huddleson and Gordon Huddleson. The family will receive friends Monday evening, June 16, 2014 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa. The family suggests that contributions be directed to the North Towanda Fire and Rescue Volunteers, 40 Hillcrest Drive, Towanda, PA in Aileen's memory. –Towanda Daily Review 6/14/2014

 

HUFF Richard D. Huff

age 84, died at the Woodlawn Care Center in Grantham, N.H., April 30, 2012.  Richard was born May 7, 1927, in Sayre, Pa., son of Francis A. and Mildred (Dillon) Huff. Raised in Milan, Pa., he had a Tom Sawyer kind of life, living near the Susquehanna River helping his father with the boat rental business and getting in as much fishing that he could. He finished school and joined the Merchant Marines in 1944 at Sheepshead Bay, and saw many ports of call as a radio operator. When he returned he married Dorothea Mae Lenox in 1950 and shared 42 years together when she passed in 1992. He moved his family to Ambler, Pa., and started work in the construction business as heavy equipment operator. He worked in the Philadelphia area as a crane operator with the IUOE Local 542 where he helped to build Veterans Stadium and many other landmarks in the area. He Lived in Milan, Pa. for 33 years prior to moving to New Hampshire in 2009. Richard always had a good sense of humor, was a great storyteller and enjoyed the occasional prank. He enjoyed playing golf, card games, and socializing with the many friends he made.  He is survived by his sons: Curtis Huff and family of Springfield N.H., Richard Huff and family of Havertown Pa., his daughter: Cynthia Huff and family. Richard was predeceased by his parents; his brother, Francis in WWII as an Army Air Corps B-17 bomber pilot; his beloved wife, Dorothea; and grandson, Matthew Tyler Huff. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 8 at 11 a.m. at Bradford County Memorial Park in Luthers Mills, Pa. Reception • Hotels to follow at VFW Sayre Pa.  There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers please make donations in memory of Richard to the United Methodist CruisesChurch, Main Street, Milan, 18831.  Sayre Morning Times – May 4, 2012

 

HUGO –EVELYN HUGO GLOSENGER, 89, of East Towanda, Pa. passed away Wednesday morning, April 9, 2014 at her home following declining health. Evelyn was born in Sayre, Pa. on July 15, 1924, the daughter of Ralph and Orrill Hatch Hugo. She was a graduate of Estella High School and later graduated from beauty school in Elmira, N.Y. Evelyn was employed by Sulcraft in Dushore, Pa. and also owned and operated her beauty salon in New Albany, Pa. for many years. Evelyn was a member of the New Albany Methodist Church and the VFW Post No. 384 Ladies Auxiliary in New Albany, Pa. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Surviving are her daughters, Fay Glosenger and husband Harry Stroup of Huntingdon, Pa., Karen Glosenger of East Towanda; grandchildren, Keveney Avila and husband Raul of Houston, Texas, Whitney Glosenger of Pittsburgh, Pa.; her sister, Vonnie Huneke of San Diego, Calif.; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, G. Rex Glosenger on Jan. 29, 1983; sisters, Rosemary Wade and June Wilson; and her brother, Richard Hugo. The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, April 14, 2014 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa., with Rev. Robert Martin officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions may be directed to Memorial Hospital Hospice, 91 Hospital Drive, Towanda, PA in Evelyn's memory. –Towanda Daily Review 4/10/2014

 

HUNSINGER –ALLEGRA M. H. GIFFEN, 68, wife of James A. Giffen Sr. of 110 Lombard St., Towanda died Wednesday evening September 16, 1987 at Memorial Hospital, Towanda. Born June 19,1919 in Cherry Township, she was a daughter of the late Harry B. and Agnes Karge Hunsinger. Allegra attended school in Cherry Township, graduating from New Albany High School in 1937. On June 18, 1942 she married James A. Giffen at the Zion Lutheran Church in Dushore. Mrs. Giffen assisted her husband in the operation of their business, Giffens Market, which was located at 302 Main Street in Towanda for 30 years until her retirement in 1975. She was a charter member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Towanda and was very active in the church council, Sunday School and Vesper Guild. Mrs. Giffen served as treasurer of the Merry Methodics Sunday School Class for many years and was a past district deputy and financial secretary of Rebekah Lodge #352, Towanda. She was a life member and served for ten years as treasurer of the Naiad Linta Fire Co., past president of the Fireman’s Relief Association, was a delegate to the Bradford County Firemen’s Association, a member of the Towanda Senior Citizens where she enjoyed bowling in the Senior Citizens League. She is survived by her husband, James A. Giffen, Sr. at home; four daughters, Mrs. John (Janice) Ferry, Gastonia, NC, Mrs. Duane (Lois) Carrington, N. Rome, Mrs. Paul (Agnes) Cook, Rome, Mrs. Floyd (Roberta) Pond, Orange City, FL; three sons, Arnold L. Hunsinger, Key West, FL; Atty. John A. Giffen, Folsom, CA, James A. Giffen, Jr., Towanda RD 3; a foster daughter and grandson, Ruth I. Carle and Kenneth Carle, both of Towanda; 19 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mr. Violet Dieffenbach, Mrs. Gordon (Frances) Kinsley, Mrs. William (Evalda) Balck, all of Dushore and Mrs. Paul (Emily) Rohe, Rushville; two brothers, Harry B. Hunsinger, Southport, NY and Richard Hunsinger, Elmira Heights, NY; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by a brother, Bert Hunsinger. The family received friends Friday at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda and the Rebekah Lodge #352 Towanda held services at the funeral home Friday evening. The funeral service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Towanda with the Rev. Kurt Garbe officiating. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park. The family will provide their own flowers and requests that memorial be directed to: Trinity Lutheran Church in care of the Rev. Kurt Garbe, 908 Main St., Towanda, PA in Mrs. Giffen’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review