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

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PACKARD -CONNIE SUE LARRABEE - An angel on earth, Connie Sue Larrabee, 75, of Smithfield Township, PA, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021, at Robert Packer Hospital after losing her fight to COVID-19. She was born on January 14, 1946, in Canton, PA, the daughter of the late Lewis J. and Marcella L. (Guinter) Packard. Sue enjoyed fattening up the staff at Athens Area School District with cakes, brownies, and blueberry bars for many decades. She would always treat the students to Hershey kisses because she felt that some children didn’t get enough of them at home. She was always choosing kindness. Sue lived her life always looking for the good and always cheering for the underdog. She was always willing to help wherever she could, and she lived her life like no one else. Sue always loved to attend anything that her grandchildren were involved in. She was the number one fan for soccer, softball, wrestling, cheerleading, volleyball, track, and baseball. We could all benefit from living our life like Sue. She would want others to lead by example, be the fight for someone in need, and to always strive to be a better person each new day. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. In addition to her parents, Sue is predeceased by the love of her life, Harmon Larrabee, Jr., her granddaughter Stephanie Mullen, her father and mother in-law Harmon and Hannah Larrabee, her brothers John and Brad Packard, and her “sister by love” Janet Packard. Sue is survived by her children Melissa Mullen and her husband, Brian, Clarissa Galasso and her husband, Wendell, and Harmon Larrabee and his wife, Cheyenne, grandchildren Jennifer Mullen, Lauren Galasso, David Galasso, Owen Galasso, Kendall Galasso, Lilly Galasso, Harmon Larrabee, Emma Larrabee, Asher Mullen, and Oliver Bosewell, brother Gary Packard, sister Marcy Coble and her husband, Bill, several nieces and nephews, and her partner in crime Sheila Harbst. A time of visitation will be held for family and friends on Sunday, October 17, 2021, from 11am-1pm at Lowery-Urban Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. 225 S. Main Street, Athens, PA. Funeral services will follow at 1pm at the funeral home with Rev. Linda Rogers officiating. Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Towanda, PA. Memorial donations may be made in Sue’s memory to the Athens Wrestling Booster Club, 220 Washington Street, Sayre, PA. -Towanda Daily Review 10/14/2021

 

PACKARD –DOROTHY R. HUGHES, 61, wife of James Hughes of Towanda RD 4, died Monday evening at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. (1976)   She was born Feb. 21, 1915, in Wheelerville, the daughter of Thomas and Jessie Streeter Packard.  Mrs. Hughes’ main interests were her family and her home.  She was very well known in the area, possessing a very gracious nature and warm personality.  She was a member of the Monroeton United Methodist Church.  Surviving are her husband, James, son James T. of Yuba City, Calif.; daughters, Mrs. Jess (Shirley) Birdsall of Monroeton RD 4; Mrs. Darrel (Delores) Norton of Towanda RD 4, brother Charles Packard of Twinsburg, Ohio; 18 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and two nephews.  The funeral will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Maryott Funeral Home, Rev. Norman Handy officiating.  Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park.  –Towanda Daily Review

PAGE –MRS. EVELYN (PAGE) BLANEY, 87, formerly of Canton, went home to be with her Lord, January 17, 1999, after a brave battle with illness.  She was residing at the Moses-Ludington Nursing Home, Ticonderoga, NY.  Born in Canton, November 14, 1911, she was the daughter of Anson and Maude (Wilhelm) Page.  Her life revolved around her church and family.  She shared 54 years of holy matrimony with her beloved husband, W. Ray, until his passing in December 1982.  She was an active member of the LeRoy Baptist Church.  Surviving are: daughters, Mrs. Frank (Emma Jane) Kreamer, Schroon Lake, NY; Linda Blaney, Philadelphia; sons, Harold (Chuck) Blaney, Troy; and Gary and Claudia Blaney, Canton; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Carl (Doris) Stone, Gleason and Mrs. Carmen Knibley, Commerce, GA.  Funeral services are January 21 at the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, 40 N. Center St., Canton, with the Rev. Thomas Henderson, pastor of the LeRoy Baptist Church, officiating.  Calling hours are Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.  Interment will be at Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  Memorials in Mrs. Blaney’s name may be directed to the LeRoy Baptist Building Fund or the American Baptist World Evangelism, Cherry Hills, NJ. –Canton Independent Sentinel.

PALMER –ALICE LOUISE (PALMER) HALL, 97, of Locust Grove, VA, and formerly of Columbia Cross Roads, PA, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, May 22, 2016. She was the loving wife of the late James M. Hall who passed away back in 1987. Alice was born on November 15, 1918 in Grover, PA, daughter of the late Grant and Laura (Howland) Palmer. She was Cafeteria Manager for the Columbia Cross Roads Elementary School for 25 years. Music was Alice’s passion. She was a piano teacher for over 40 years and was the organist for the Columbia Cross Roads United Methodist Church, where she was a member for many years. She was also a member of the Mountain Laurel Camping Club, the Wheel Inn, the Troy and Gillett Senior Centers, and the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees. Alice is survived by her daughter Deborah L. Constantopoulos of Locust Grove, VA, her grandsons: Alexander (Melissa) Constantopoulos of Chesapeake Beach, MD and Damion (Elizabeth) Constantopoulos of Locust Grove, VA, her great granddaughters: Julia, Jillian, Ava, and Norah, her niece Lorie (Mark) Fallon of Thompson, PA and their children Amanda and Kirk, and her brother-in-law Wesley Hall. Alice was preceded in death by her parents, her husband James, her sister and brother-in-law Shirley and Edward Buchla. Family and friends are welcome to call from 10:00-12:00 pm on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at Columbia Cross Roads United Methodist Church 6700 Austinville Road, Columbia Cross Roads, PA. The funeral service to honor Alice’s life will be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday May 28th at the church with her pastor, Rev. Chris Nauta, officiating. Burial will follow in Bradford County Memorial Park. The Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. 1093 West Main Street Troy, PA has been entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Alice’s memory to the United Methodist Church 6700 Austinville Road, Columbia Cross Roads, PA or to the Endless Mountains Mission Center 51 Mission Center Dr. Troy, PA. –Towanda Daily Review 5/26/2016

LAWRENCE E. PALMER (SRGP 16094)
 Lawrence Clyde Palmer, 74, Alba Borough, PA was called home by his Lord Saturday, July 6, 2002 after a brief stay at Troy Community Hospital. He was born in Alba on February 5, 1928, the son of Clyde Lawrence and Ida Mae Spencer Palmer. He joined the US Air Force in 1946; when discouraged in 1949 he was employed by the former Remington-Rand Co. in Elmira, NY.  Later he was employed by Gerould's Pharmacy in Elmira before retiring in 1979 to return to is hometown to care for his parents.  In 1980 he married Julia Mingos Brown. Larry was a member of the American Legion Post No. 49 in Troy and was formerly a member of the Red Run Rod & Gun Club and Lodge No. 429 Loyal Order of Moose, Canton.  He was a lifelong member of the First Christian Church of Alba. Larry is survived by his wife of 22 years, Julia, at home; brothers-in-law, Leslie (Ruth) Mingos of Ulster, PA and Frank Mingos of Towanda RR 3; sisters-in-law, Marion (Charles) Luckey of Troy RR 2, Ellen Maryott of Towanda RR 1, Dorothy Mingos of Towanda RR 3, Esther (Jim) Terwilliger of Troy RR 1, Betty (Gary) Ferguson of Canton RR 2, Hila Grinnell of Hickory, NC, Peggy (John) Wheeler of Shunk; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother Philip in 1944; and stepson, Johnny Ray Brown, 1992. Funeral and committal services were held at the Morse & Kleese Funeral Home in Canton on July 9 with the Rev. Tom Blackall and the Rev. James Donahoo officiating and interment to be in Bradford County Memorial Park. Contributions in Larry's memory may be directed to Guthrie Hospice, RR 1, Box 154, Towanda, PA 18848 or the First Christian Church of Alba, RR 2, Box 67, Canton, PA 17724. (TGR, Thursday, July 11, 2002)

LAWRENCE C. PALMER, 74.  On the evening of Saturday July 6, 2002, the Lord called home His servant, Lawrence Clyde Palmer of Alba Borough, after a brief stay at Troy Community Hospital.  He was 74 years of age.   He was born in Alba Feb. 5, 1928, the son of Clyde Lawrence and Ida Mae Spencer Palmer.  Even at an early age, Larry knew the meaning of duty to God and country.  In 1944, at the age of 16, he attempted to enlist in the armed forces, to follow in the footsteps and honor the memory of his older brother, Philip who gave his life in the war in May of that year.  Lacking the necessary parental consent, he had to wait two more years to enlist.  In 1946, he joined the U.S. Air Force, serving our country as a control-tower operator attached to the 20th Fighter Wing.  After his discharge in 1949, Larry relocated to the Elmira, N.Y., area, where he was employed by the former Remington-Rand Co.  Later, he was employed by Gerould’s Pharmacy in Elmira for 16 ½ years before retiring in 1979 to return to his hometown and care for his parents.  Larry met a local lady named Julia Mingos Brown, and on March 1, 1980, they were united in marriage.  While his own immediate family was somewhat small in number, Larry enjoyed the fellowship of and endeared himself to, his new found extended family, which he acquired through his marriage to Julia.  He was a great sports fan, and especially enjoyed watching golf and bowling.  He also enjoyed antique shows and flea markets and collected old post cards.  Larry was a member of the American Legion Post No. 49 in Troy, and was formerly a member of the Red Run Rod & Gun Club and Lodge No. 429 Loyal Order of Moose, Canton.  Larry was also a man with a deep, abiding faith in the Lord, and was a life-long member of the First Christian Church of Alba.  Larry is survived by his beloved wife of 22 years, Julia, at home; feline companions, Patches, Peaches and Sambi; brothers-in-law, Leslie (Ruth) Mingos of Ulster, Frank Mingos of Towanda RR 3; sisters-in-law, Marion (Charles) Luckey of Troy RR 2, Ellen Maryott of Towanda RR 1, Dorothy Mingos of Towanda RR 3, Esther (Jim) Terwilleger of Troy RR 1, Betty (Gary) Ferguson of Canton RR 2, Hila Grinnell of Hickory, N.C., Peggy (John) Wheeler of Shunk, several nieces, nephews and cousins; and special niece, Nancy (Arnold) King of Canton, N.C.  He was preceded in death by his brother Philip in May 19444 and stepson Johnny Ray Brown March 27, 1992.  Calling hours will be from 7 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 9, at Morse & Kleese Funeral Home Inc., 40 N. Center St., Canton.  Funeral service and committal will follow; with the Rev. Tom Blackall, pastor of the First Christian Church of Alba, and the Rev. James Donahoo officiating.  Interment will follow in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luther Mills.  The family will provide the flowers, and suggests that contributions in Larry’s memory be directed to Guthrie Hospice, Box 154 RR 1, Towanda, Pa. or the First Christian Church of Alba, c/o RR 2 Box 67, Canton, Pa.  –Towanda Daily Review

PARDOE - Guy E. Pardoe, Sr., 72, of Towanda, Pa., died Friday, Jan. 15, 2010 at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial Hospital in N. Towanda Twp., Pa.  Guy was born Aug. 14, 1937 in Ulster, Pa., the son of Grant LAMBERT Pardoe and Edith Barbara Robinson Pardoe. He was a graduate of Towanda Area High School class of 1955. In 1958, Guy married Violet FRENCH. As his children were growing up, Guy will always be remembered welcoming everyone into his home. He was a fun, loving person to be around. He loved people who could think and tried to do things to better themselves. Guy was a very hard worker and would help any of his family, friends and neighbors. He was very well read, loved to listen and could and would discuss anything going on in his community, sports, mechanics and politics. He loved history, especially American History, travel, playing cards, and had the greatest respect for Dwight D. Eisenhower. He started his career in his senior year working at Yoder Tire Service followed by Fulmer's Tire Service, Stroehmann Bakeries, Inc., E.I. DuPont, NAPA Auto Parts in Wysox and A.C. Smith Auto Parts in Towanda.  He is survived by: his former wife, Violet Koser of Macedonia, Towanda RR 2, Pa.; children: Barbara (Avan) Huynh of Harrisburg, Pa., Guy Pardoe of Peterborough, N.H.; Sandra Rodriguez of Phoenix, Ariz., James Pardoe of Standing Stone, Pa., and his fiancé Danielle of Wysox, Pa.; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; his sister, Clemence (Burdette) Clark of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa.; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his son, Michael, on Aug. 23, 1994; his mother, on Feb. 7, 1971; his father, on Aug. 13, 1997; brothers, Grant "Junior" on Feb. 20, 1986, and Stanley on Aug. 16, 1987; a sister, Ida Mary Marino, on Sept. 1, 1993.  The funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 18, 2010 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa.  The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.  Interment will be on Tuesday in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa.  January 17, 2010, Towanda Daily Review.

GRANT L. PARDOE, 94 of 332 William St., Towanda died Wednesday afternoon August 13, 1977 at the Highlands Nursing Center, LaPorte, PA.  Born March 3, 1903 in Overton he was a son of the late Abraham and Jennie Lambert Pardoe.  Mr. Pardoe owned and operated his dairy farm in North Towanda for many years and was employed by Rockwell’s Greenhouses and Creamery in Ulster for 20 years.  He later worked in construction with James Wrisley of Monroeton for a number of years and in 1951 began his employment with Sylvania Electric in Towanda where he remained until retiring in 1968.  Grant was a member of the North Towanda United Methodist Church where he served as custodian for many years.  Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Clemence and Burdette Clark of Columbia Cross Roads; a son, Guy E. Pardoe of Towanda; a daughter-in-law, Beverly Pardoe of Ridgebury, Pa., 15 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren; a sister, Alice Cass of Monroeton; a sister-in-law, Amy Pardoe of New Albany; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Robinson Pardoe on May 15, 1971; two sons, Grant L. Pardoe Jr. on February 20, 1986 and Stanley Abram Pardoe on August 16, 1987; a daughter, Ida Mary Marion on September 1, 1993; two brothers, Arthur and John Pardoe and a grandson, Michael A. Pardoe on August 23, 1994.  The funeral service will be held Saturday, August 16, 1997 at 2 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral home, 217 York Ave., Towanda with Pastor A. Michele Somerville of the North Towanda United Methodist Church officiating.  Interment will follow in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.  The family suggests that memorials may be directed to the North Towanda United Methodist Church in care of Ruth Squires, RR1 Box 7, Towanda, Pa. or to the Bradford Unit of the American Cancer Society, 413 S. Main St., Athens, Pa. in Mr. Pardoe’s memory.  –Towanda Daily Review

PARDOE –IDA MARY MARINO, 58, of 332 William St., Towanda, died Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 1, 1993, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre following an extended illness.  Born Nov. 21, 1934, in Standing Stone, Pa., she was a daughter of Grant L. Pardoe Sr. and the late Edith Robinson Pardoe.  She was a graduate of Towanda High School and Lackawanna Jr. College.  Her main interest in life was in her home and family.  Ida was a member of the North Towanda United Methodist Church.  She is survived by her father, Grant L. Pardoe Sr.; a daughter, Barbara Fries; a son, Carmen M. Marino; two grandsons, James and Christopher; and a brother, Guy E. Pardoe.  All are of Towanda.  Also surviving are a sister and brother-in-law, Clarence and Burdette Clark of Columbia Cross Roads, and several aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Edith Robinson Pardoe, in 1971, and two brothers, Grant L. Pardoe, Jr. in 1986, and Stanley Pardoe, in 1987.  The funeral service will be held Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1993, at 2 p.m. at the North Towanda United Methodist Church with the Rev. Larry Lutz, her pastor, officiating.  The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. at the church.  Interment will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda.  The family suggests that memorials may be directed to the Northeast Chapter of Alzeheimer’s Disease Association, The Kirby Health Center, 71 N. Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. in Ida M. Marino’s memory.  –Towanda Daily Review.

STANLEY ABRAM PARDOE
Stanley Abram Pardoe, age 56 of 222 S. Main Street, Mansfield, Pa. formerly of Towanda, died Sunday afternoon, August 16, 1987 at the Robert Packer Hospital at Sayre. He was born June 6, 1931 in New Albany, Pa. the son of the late Edith B. Robinson Pardoe and Grant L. Pardoe, Sr. He is survived by father, Grant L. Pardoe, Sr. of Towanda; 2 sisters, Ida Marino of Towanda, Mrs. Burdette Clemence Clark of Springfield, Pa.; brother, Guy Edward Pardoe of Standing Stone, Pa.; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Tuesday at the North Towanda United Methodist Church with the Rev. Larry Lutz, pastor, officiating. Interment Bradford County Me-morial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa. Memorials may be directed to the Bradford County Unit, American Cancer Society, 515 S. Main Street, Athens, Pa. 18810. Arrangements by the Maryott--Bowen Funeral Home in Towanda.

PARDOE – Stanley Abram Pardoe, age 56, of 222 S. Main Street, Mansfield, PA, formerly of Towanda, died Sunday afternoon, August 16, 1987, at the Robert Packer Hospital at Sayre. He was born June 6, 1931 in New Albany, PA, the son of the late Edith B. Robinson Pardoe and Grant L. Pardoe, Sr. He is survived by father, Grant L. Pardoe, Sr. of Towanda; 2 sisters, Ida Marino of Towanda, Mrs. Burdette Clemence Clark of Springfield, PA; brother, Guy Edward Pardoe of Standing Stone, PA; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Tuesday at the North Towanda United Methodist Church with the Rev. Larry Lutz, pastor, officiating. Interment Bradford County Memorial Park, Luther Mills, PA. Memorial may be directed to the Bradford County Unit American Cancer Society, 515 S. Main St., Athens, PA 18810. Arrangements by the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home in Towanda.

DONALD I. PARIS proprietor of Paris Garage. A longtime member of the Bentley Creek community passed away Tues. Apr. 21, 2015 at the place he loved Lamoka Lake, Bradford, NY at the age of 92. Born on Jan. 7, 1923 in PA; Donald was the son of the late, Ray & Rose Sisson Paris. He served his country during WWII in the US Army. Don married the love of his life, Marjorie Carman on Oct. 31, 1941. Don was the Proprietor of Paris Garage, Centerville, PA for many years and is remembered for his service to others. He was a longtime member of the Bentley Creek Baptist Church where he was very active with youth. Don was a Youth Leader for many years with the Bradford Baptist Assoc. He was a charter member of the Ridgebury Volunteer Fire Company. He loved to travel with his family and enjoyed peaceful times at Lamoka Lake. Surviving is his loving family, wife and companion of 73 years, Marjorie Carman Paris, Centerville, PA; their children, Connie (Tom) Burlingame, Gillett, PA; Donald L. (Judi) Paris, Oviedo, FL; 6 grandchildren, Michael (Sue) Paris, Todd (Kris) Paris, Thad (Heather) Paris, Mark (Amy) Paris, Krista (Duke) Leonard and Weylin (Katherine) Burlingame; 21 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandson; brother, James (Helen) Paris, Tioga, PA; nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Don was predeceased by 4 siblings. Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport/Elmira, NY on Fri. Apr.24, 2015 between the hours of 5-8 p.m. Funeral services will take place Sat at 11 a.m. at the Bentley Creek Baptist Church, 13545 Berwick Turnpike, Gillett, PA. Interment will take place at the family's convenience in Bradford County Memorial Park. In remembrance of Mr. Paris, memorials may be directed to Bentley Creek Baptist Church or simply show an act of kindness to someone. Share your smile with someone today in his memory. –Elmira Star-Gazette 4/23/2015

REXFORD L. ‘REX’ PARIS, 77, of South Waverly, Pa., passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017. He was born on Jan. 13, 1940 in Sayre, Pa., the son of the late Rexford A. and Mildred Carman Paris. Rex worked at PennDOT for over 20 years before retiring. He loved his family, especially his grandkids beyond measure. He was a member and deacon of the Waverly First Baptist Church. Rex loved fishing and enjoyed working in his garden. He also enjoyed working on any type of equipment. Rex is survived by his loving wife of 58 year, Imogene, at home; son and daughter-in-law, William "Bill" and Michelle Paris of Sayre, Pa.; granddaughter, Courtney Paris; and grandson, Brandon Paris. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Dorothy Paris, Allan and Bonnie Paris, and Larry and Sheryl Paris; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Family and friends may call from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 30, 2017 at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 225 South Main St., Athens, Pa. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Steve Dygert officiating. Burial will follow at Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa. Memorial donations may be made in Rexford's memory to: Waverly First Baptist Church, 23 Tioga St., Waverly, NY. –Towanda Daily Review 1/27/2017

PARKE –MARY P. CHAAPEL, 74, RR 5 Troy, died October 30, 1993 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre.  She was born October 10, 1919, in Cincinnati, the daughter of Fred and Ethel Morrison Parke.  She spent many summers with her Aunt Ruth and Uncle Page Morrison on their farm in Granville, and then in 1935 she moved to Troy and graduated from Troy High School in 1939.  Mrs. Chaapel retired from the Bradford County Manor in 1982 after many years of dedicated service.  She married Clyde Chaapel of LeRoy in 1982, and they celebrated their 11th wedding anniversary in June.  She was devoted to her family and many friends; had a great love of reading and was an avid writer of letters; loved to sew and make stuffed dolls and animals.  She is survived by her husband, Clyde Chaapel; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Susan Allen, Canton; and Alton and Margaret Allen, Jacksonville, FL; a daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Ed Bronson, Troy; a daughter, Cynthia Warner, Berwick; a stepson and stepdaughter-in-law, Charles and Pat Chaapel, LeRoy; four grandchildren, Gilbert Allen and his wife Estee, Cary, NC; Mary Hartford, Canton; Anthony Warner and his wife Kelli, Merced, CA; and Gerald O. Warner III, Providence, RI; five great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn Allen, Gilbert Allen II, and Chad Allen, all of Cary, NC; Joshua Hartford, Canton; and Jonelle Warner, Merced; and her special friends of many years, Dorothy Ellsworth, Burlington, and Alberta (Bertie) Mitchell, Troy.  The funeral was held November 3, 1993 at the Vickery Funeral Home, with the Rev. Garry Zuber and the Rev. Herbert Punchard officiating.  Burial was in Bradford County Memorial Park.  Memorials may be directed to the Bradford County Library, RR 3, Troy, PA; or the American Cancer Society, 413 S. Main St., Athens, PA.  –Canton Independent Sentinel.

MICHAEL LYNN PARKER.  On the evening of Thursday, June 10, 2004, long-time Towanda area resident Michael Lynn Parker died at Memorial Hospital of Towanda. He was 43 years of age.  Born in Elmira, N.Y. on Jan. 10, 1961, he was the son of the late Leslie and Jennie (Butts) Parker. Michael was blessed with a knack for mechanical things, and had been a self-employed small engine repairman until a few years ago when his health began to fail. He was married to the former Lisa Yates. Michael enjoyed all manner of outdoor activities, especially camping. Another favorite pastime was attending yard sales, where he could acquire some malfunctioning gadget, and after a few repairs, have it up and running as good as new. Michael was always ready to assist a friend or neighbor, and was always happiest when he could bring an old machine back to life. Michael is survived by his wife, Lisa, at home, daughter Jennie Lynn (& David) Hess of Sayre; brothers George (& Helen) Parker of Chemung, N.Y., Eugene Parker of California, Robert (& Cathy) Parker of Breeseport, N.Y., Ernest (& Rose) Parker of Elmira, Leslie (& Becky Benjamin) Wilcox of Towanda, Paul (& Debbie Johnson) Parker of Franklindale, John (& Katrina) Parker of Towanda, Charles (& Sylvia) Parker of Elmira, David (& Mary) Parker of Towanda; sisters Margaret (& James) Smith of Phoenix, Lenora (& Lee) Westbrook of Elmira, Shirl (& George) Wilson of Elmira, Irma (& Marty) Daugherty of Elmira, Betty (& Joe) Wilcox of Wysox; three grandchildren, Caden, Issabela and Dominic Hess, very special nephews Joseph Parker, Zackery Cron and Tyler Carter; very special friend Oliver Goodrich, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie and Jennie (Butts) Parker.  Calling hours will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, June 14, at the Church On The Hill, Route 220, Milan, Pa. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Interment will follow in Bradford County Memorial Park. The family will provide the flowers, and suggest memorial contributions by directed to Lisa Parker, RR3 Box 81B, Towanda, Pa., 18848.  Professional services have been entrusted to Morse & Kleese Funeral Home Inc., 40 N. Center St., Canton. Submitted by Carol Brotzman.  –Towanda Daily Review.

DAREN JAMES PARKS, 23, West Burlington, Troy, RR 3, died April 21, 2001 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY as a result of a motorcycle accident.  Born March 15, 1978 in Sayre, he was the son of Rodney B. and Mia L. King Parks.  He was a 1998 graduate of Troy High School where he participated in wrestling and football.  Daren was employed by several area contractors for whom he did carpentry and roofing projects.  He greatly enjoyed trips to Colorado where he hunted elk; also enjoyed hunting locally, riding dirt bikes and playing horseshoes.  Daren possessed a great love for his family and friends.  His positive outgoing personality, terrific smile and dedication to helping others touched the lived of all who knew him.  He was always on the go and easily made new land lasting friendships.  He will be deeply missed.  Surviving are his parents, Rodney B. and Mia L. King Parks, West Burlington; brother, Derek R. Parks, at home; grandparents, Burton and Sandy Parks, Troy; Miles and Janet King, Wetona; numerous aunts and uncles, cousins and many special friends.  He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Joan Parks, June 24, 1980.  The funeral service was held April 26 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda, with the Rev. Dale Russell, pastor of the Faith Community United Methodist Church (Wetona United Methodist Church) officiating.  Interment was in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  –Canton Independent Sentinel.

PARKS, Edward Age 82, of Athens, Pa., R.D. 2, Thursday, August 16, 1972. Friends may call at the Jenkins Funeral Home, 111 S. Main St., Athens, Saturday 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Sunday at 2 p.m., The Rev. Edward Hook. Burial Bradford Co. Memorial Cemetery, Luthers Mills. Survived by wife Maude; one daughter, Mrs. William (Norma) Campbell of Athens, R.D. 2; two sisters, Mrs. Alice Dolan of Athens and Mrs. Edna Robinson of Granada Hills, California; three grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

 

PARKS Stanley J. Parks

90, well known resident of Rome, Pa., died Thursday morning, Jan. 6, 2011, at his home.  Stanley was born on Towner Hill, Rome Twp., Pa., on April 18, 1920, the son of the late Norman H. Parks Sr. and Weltha Bidlack Parks. He attended Rome High School and in early years was employed by C.B. Scott Company in Towanda.  Stanley was later employed by the Bradford County Sanitation Committee for 35 years. He was a member of the Rome Presbyterian Church, Roman Lodge No. 418 F. & A.M., the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge No. 2191, Towanda, the Vigilante Volunteer Fire Company of Rome and the Towanda Country Club.  Stanley and his family formed The Parks Family Five and will be fondly remembered by many for the entertainment they provided for dances and special occasions throughout the area over the years. Stanley enjoyed spending winters in Florida, time with his coffee friends at McDonalds and playing golf.  He is survived by: his wife of 36 years, Thelma Smith Fairchild Parks at home; children, Linda Ferrario and husband Bob of Towanda, James Parks and wife Marie of Towanda, Anne Mursch and husband Robert of Aurora, Colo., Jean Fairchild Preston, step daughter, and husband Larry of Boston, Mass.; seven grandchildren, Stephen Parks, Christopher Chandler, Cassandra Chandler, Amy Phipps, Ric Carrington, Adam Chase and Laura Preston Loras; five great-grandchildren; his brother, Norman "Bud" Parks Jr. and wife Marcia of North Rome; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Stanley was preceded in death by his first wife, Marie Edsell Parks on March 7, 1973; brother, Clarence "Joby" Parks; daughter-in-law, Marilyn Carr Parks; and son-in-law, Larry Chandler.  The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa.  Roman Lodge No. 418 F.A.M. will hold a Masonic service at 5:45 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.  The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 10 at the Rome Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Karen Ballard officiating.  Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa.  The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Rome Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 189, Rome, PA 18837 or to the Northeast Bradford Education Association, P.O. Box 94, Rome, PA 18837 or to Memorial Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation, 1 Hospital Drive, Towanda, PA 18848 in Stanley J. Parks memory.  Towanda Daily News – January 7, 2011

PARMENTER –CLARIBEL G. HEMENWAY, 89, died Sunday, Feb. 9, 1997, at the Bradford County Manor.  Formerly of Grover, she was born March 1, 1907, a daughter of the late LaVerne and Rose (McIlwain) Parmenter in Wetona.  Mrs. Hemenway was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Herman Hemenway, on April 20, 1988.  She was a member of the Calvary Alliance Church of Canton and was known for crocheting afghans for friends and family.  Surviving are two brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Mary Hemenway of Mansfield, Pa., and Lloyd and Louise Hemenway of Deltona, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. Gennette Manieri of Grover, Pa.; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.  Friends are invited to call at the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, 40 N. Center St., Canton Wednesday, Feb. 12, 1997, from 7 to 9 p.m.  The funeral service will be Thursday, at the funeral home at 11 a.m. with the Rev. William Romig, her pastor officiating.  Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park.  –Towanda Daily Review.

PARMENTER Claribel G. HEMENWAY, age 89, died Sunday, February 9, 1997 at the Bradford County Manor.  Formerly of Grover, PA she  was born March 1, 1907, a daughter of the late LaVerne and Rose (McIlwain) Parmenter in Wetona.  She was a member of the Calvary Alliance Church in Canton.  Surviving are brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Mary Hemenway of Mansfield, PA and Lloyd and Louise Hemenway of Deltona, FL: a sister, Mrs. Gennette Manieri of Grover, PA; six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Herman Hemenway, who died in 1988.  Funeral services were held at the Morse & Kleese Funeral Home in canton on February 13 (11am) with the Rev. William Romig officiating and interment to be in Bradford County Memorial Park.

PARMENTER - MYRTLE N. DARROW
 Myrtle Nancy Darrow, 88, of Towanda RR 1, Burlington Township, died Saturday, October 10, 1992 at her home. Born August 2, 1904 in Wetona, she was the daughter of the late LaVern and Rose Parmenter. Mrs. Darrow was a member of the Wetona Methodist Church. She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Charlotte and Burton Scouten of Ulster RR 2; Marguerite and William Fenton of Athens; Doris and Evert Slocum Jr. with whom she resided, Towanda RR 1; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; sister, Clarabelle Hemmenway of Troy RR 3, several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by an infant son; her husband, Lloyd Riley Darrow Sr.; and brothers, Wayne, Burt and William Parmenter. Funeral and committal services were held October 13 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home in Towanda with the Rev. Jack Feaster officiating and interment to be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills. (TGR, Thursday, October 15, 1992)

PARMENTER, WILLIAM,   William Randall (Pete) Parmenter, 72, of Columbia Cross Roads, RD2, died June 4, 1986 at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial Hospital in Towanda.  He was born April 12, 1914 in Springfield Township, the son of Vernon and Rose McIlwain Parmenter.  Mr. Parmenter was a 63 year member of the Wetona United Methodist Church.  He retired from the Robert Packer Hospital in 1979 as a janitor, where he had been employed for 17 years.  Mr. Parmenter was a veteran of World War II and was wounded in Italy for which he received the Purple Heart.  Mr.Parmenter also received the European, African , Middle Eastern campaign medal with one bronze battle star, the World War II Victory Medal, the American campaign medal and the Good Conduct medal.  He was a member of the DAV.  Mr. Parmenter is survived by is wife of 40 years, Beatrice Scouton Parmenter; sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph and Elfriede Parmenter of Waverly, Eugene and Melanie Parmenter of Fairfax, VA, and Kenneth and Carol Parmenter of Milan; daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Gary Stedge of Columbia Cross Roads, RD2; 11 grandchildren; sisters, Mrs. Herman (Claribel) Hemenway of Grover, and Mrs. Myrtle Darrow of Towanda, RD1; mother-in-law, Florence Parmenter of Columbia Cross Roads, RD 2; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Mr. Parmenter was predeceased by a brother, Bert Parmenter in 1958 and a brother, Wayne Parmenter in 1969.  Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy with the Rev. Michael Trimmer officiating and burial to be in Bradford County Memorial Park.  Memorials may be directed to the Wetona United Methodist
Church.  (TGR June 12, 1986)

PARSONS - M. Jane Parsons Leavenworth, 78, a lifelong resident of 322 Poplar St., Towanda, Pa., died Saturday morning, Sept. 12, 2009, at Memorial Hospital, North Towanda Township, Pa.  Jane was born at home on Poplar Street in Towanda on January 3, 1931, one of 12 children of the late Harry Parsons Sr. and Louise KEYSER Parsons. She was a graduate of Towanda High School and later attended and graduated from beauty college in Scranton, Pa.  Jane was employed by Bill Sick at The Card Shop on Main Street in Towanda for a number of years. She enjoyed knitting, reading and traveling.  She is survived by: her husband, Donald E. Leavenworth, at home; step-son Gregg Leavenworth and his wife Dorothy of Elmira, N.Y.; step-granddaughter Rachael Leavenworth of Elmira, N.Y.; brothers Phillip Parsons and his wife Mary Lou of Canton, Pa., and Llewellyn Parsons and his wife Genevieve of Endicott, N.Y.; sisters Marjorie Elicker of Dushore, Pa., and Gloria Hubbard of Monroeton, Pa.; sisters-in-law Patricia Parsons of Towanda, Pa.; Elaine Parsons of Greens Landing, Pa.; and Janice Palmer of Stoughton, Wis.; brother-in-law John Leavenworth of Dayton, Va.; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Ellen and Wendell Wilson of Wyalusing, Pa.; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: a sister, Laura Hammond; and brothers William, Lawrence, Edgar, Harry Jr., Walter and Donald Parsons.  The funeral service will be held at noon Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009, at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave. Towanda, Pa. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the funeral home.  The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Bradford County Humane Society, P.O. Box 179, Ulster, PA 18850 in M. Jane Parsons Leavenworth's memory.  14 September 2009, Towanda Daily Review.

SCOTT GREGORY PARSONS, 77, of Binghamton, NY passed away on May 11, 2014. He was born on May 4, 1937 in Towanda, Pa a son of the late Edgar Parsons and Althea (Gregory) McCracken. Scott was a graduate of Athens High School Class of 1956. He proudly served his country with the US Army. Scott is survived by his children: Dean and his wife Suk Parsons of Sayre, PA; Debbie and her husband Mike Rice of Newport News, Va; his sisters Nancy Parsons of Florida; Bonnie Courtright of Waverly; his brothers Jerry Gregory of Florida; Jeffrey Gregory of Pennsylvania; five grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and their families also survive. Scott was predeceased by his parents and two children Lisa and Dale. Abiding with the families wishes services will be held at the convenience of the family. Caring assistance is being provided by the Cooley Family of the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols. Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to the Zion Fellowship Church, 54 County Route 60, Waverly, NY in loving memory of Scott Gregory Parsons. (Buried Bradford County Memorial Park

ANTHONY PASSERI, 76, of Gillett, Pa., and Homosassa, Fla., passed away very unexpectedly in Florida on Thursday, June 22, 2017. Anthony was born on Aug. 28, 1940 in Sayre, Pa., the son of the late Louis and Louise (Giombolini) Passeri. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Carroll Garrison; children, Julie (Kevin) Comfort of Millerton, Pa., Lori (John) DeWitt of Garfield, Ky., Annette (Michael) DeLosa of Gillett, Pa., Michael (Ginny) Chamberlain of Troy, Pa., Judy (David) Johnston of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa., Joe (Judi) Chamberlain of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa.; 11 grandchildren, Travis (Melanie) Scott, Tyler Comfort, Brandi Dorn, Derreck DeWitt, Caitlin DeLosa, Michael DeLosa, Jamie (Natalie) Taylor, Rachal Taylor, Jordan Johnston, Joe (Kelly) Chamberlain, Chad Chamberlain; great grandchildren, Madilynn, Addison, Mallory, Miranda, Madysn, Gunner; sister, Shirley (Marvin) Miller of Sayre, Pa.; sister-in-law, Jeanne Passeri of Gillett, Pa. Anthony was predeceased by his granddaughter, Angela DeLosa; and brother, Roger Passeri. Family and friends are invited to gather at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 30, 2017 at the Bradford County Memorial Park in Luthers Mills, Pa., for a graveside service. The Reverend Kenneth Marple will officiate. Anthony loved time spent with his family and loving friends. In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial donation in Anthony Passeri's name to your local animal shelters. –Towanda Daily Review 6/28/2017

EUGENE L. ‘GENO’ PASSERI.  On the morning of Sunday March 11, 2001, longtime Canton area resident Eugene Louis Passeri died quietly after a brief stay at Memorial Hospital in Towanda.  He was 88 years of age.  Born April 1912 in the anthracite region town of Peckville, Pa., he was one of 12 children in the family of Antonio and Antonia (Papperella) Passeri.  Geno, as he was known to family and friends was instilled with his parents’ Old World values of hard work and devotion to family.  At an early age Geno developed a knack for the mechanical, and could be depended upon to set things back into working order.  He was a quick learner, and soon acquired the skills of an auto mechanic, skills which would serve him well during the next four decades.  On October 25, 1939 he married his longtime sweetheart Nancy Bailey, and together they raised a son and four daughters.  Geno and Nancy celebrated their sixty first anniversary this past October.  After moving to Bradford County Geno did some farming along with his mechanical work.  He was employed for eleven years with Calkins Motors in Troy, and in 1957, left to start his own business.  He operated his garage in LeRoy from 1957 and 1971 when he retired.  In his spare time he enjoyed playing cards, especially Euchre.  He also enjoyed travelling around the country.  Especially to visit his family or to catch a show at Branson.  Of paramount importance in his life was his family.  He enjoyed his role as husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, and when his time had come to leave this life the family that he loved so dearly was at his side.  Geno is survived by his wife of 61 years, Nancy, at home; son Rudy (and Dianne) Passeri of Canton; daughters, Ann Glynn of Lake Ozarks, Mo., Ruth (and Don) Gates of Chula, Mo., Judy (and Gary) Brown of Canton; sisters, Scrtrina Celli of Chicago, Lizzie Mazo and Ernesta Scicilani, both of Glassboro, N.J., Perina Tierno of Elmira, J.J., Gilda Cordetti of Glassboro; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his daughter Jean Passeri in 1991; granddaughter Shelly Ragen in 1976; brothers, Joseph, John and Louis Passeri; and sisters, Della Fama, Linda Mariotti and Tally Pazzaglia.  A private funeral service will be held Tuesday , March 13, at Morse & Kleese Funeral Home, Canton.  There will be no calling hours.  Interment will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park.  The family will provide the flowers.  Contributions in Geno’s memory  may be directed to Western Alliance Emergency Service, Troy, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review.

JOHN PASSERI, 70, of Troy RD 1 died Tuesday evening, April 16, 1991, at Troy Community Hospital.  He was born April 27, 1920, at Peekville, Pa., the son of Antonio and Antonia Passeri.  He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U. S. Army.  He was formerly employed with the Youngstown Steel Company in Elmira.  He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Helen Passeri; daughter and son-in-law, June and John Bower of Troy RD 1; daughter, Bonnie Peterson of Elmira; sons Ronald Paseri of Troy RD 1 and John Roger Passeri of Wellsburg, N.Y.; three grandsons; two brothers, Eugene Passeri of Canton and Joseph Passeri of Columbia Cross Roads; sisters, Mrs. Santina Celli of Chicago, Ill.  Mrs. Della Fama of New Jersey, Mrs. Linda Martotti of Warren, Mich., Mrs. Lizzy Manzo of Blackwood, N.J., Mrs. Ernestine Sicilliano of Glassboro, N.J., Mrs. Gilda Corraditti of Glassboro and Mrs. Perina Tierno of Newfield, N.J.: several nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by a sister, Italia Pazzaglia, in 1960, and a brother, Louis Passeri, in 1966. There will be a funeral Mass celebrated Tuesday, April 23, at 11 a.m. in St. John’s Catholic Church, Troy, with Father Stephen McGough officiating.  Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park.  Memorials may be sent to the John Passeri family, in care of Mrs. Helen Passeri, RD 1 Troy, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review.

 

JOHN PASSERI

 John Passeri, 70, of Troy RD 1, died Tuesday evening, April 16, 1991 at Troy Community Hospital. He was born April 27, 1920 at Peekville, PA, the son of Antonio and Antonia Passeri.  He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the US Army.  He was formerly employed with the Youngstown Steel Company in Elmira. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Helen Passeri; daughter and son-in-law, June and John Bower of Troy RD 1; daughter, Bonnie Peterson of Elmira; sons, Ronald Passeri of Troy RD 1, and John Roger Passeri of Wellsburg, NY; three grandsons; brothers, Eugene Passeri of Canton and Joseph Passeri of Columbia Cross Roads; seven sisters; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Italia Pazaglia, in 1960 and a brother, Louis Passeri in 1966. A funeral Mass was celebrated April 23 at St. John's Catholic Church in Troy with Father Stephen McGough officiating and burial to be in Bradford County Memorial Park. Memorials may be sent to the John Passeri family in care of Mrs. Helen Passeri, RD 1, Troy, PA 16947. (TGR, Thursday, April 25, 1991)

 

JOSEPH PASSERI, 85 of Columbia Cross Rods RR 2 died Friday, Jan. 29, 1993 at Troy Community Hospital.  He was born Jan. 20, 1908 in Eynon, PA the son of Anthony and Antonia Passeri.  Mr. Passeri worked in the coal mines in Scranton and when he moved to this area he was a farmer and auto mechanic.  He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Julia Soper Passeri; a daughter, Mary Passeri, Columbia Cross Roads; a son, Fred Passeri, Columbia Cross Roads; a brother, Eugene Passeri, Canton; sisters, Santina Celli, Chicago, IL, Lizzy Manzo, Brentwood, NJ, Ernesta Siciano, Glassboro, NJ, Perina Tierno, Newfield, NJ, Linda Marrotti, Warren, MI; several nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by sisters, Italia Pazzaglia and Adella Famma, and brothers, Lewis Passeri and john Passeri.  Private funeral services were held at the Vickery Funeral home, Troy, Monday with the Rev. Guy Camp officiating.  Burial was in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  –Canton Independent Sentinel

KEVIN A. (PEACHES) PATTON, age 39, of Bentley Creek, Pa. died on June 6, 2002 after a courageous 12 year battle with cancer.  He was born on May 29, 1963, in Sayre, Pa. Kevin was an avid NASCAR fan and resembled the great driver Richard Petty.  He also enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and was a member of the Ridgebury Sportsman’s club.  Kevin attended the Untied Methodist Church of Burlington, Pa.  Kevin was employed as an auto mechanic at Huntington Motors of Wellsburg, NY.  He is survived by his mother, Ms. Betty Patton Cocoa, FL; his father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Patton of Gillett; brother, Charles and twin sister Karen (Wayne) Potts both of Cocoa, FL; half-brothers, Thomas (Dixie) Womer of Sayre, Pa., Urban (Gwen) Womer of Skancateles, NY; half-sister Vickie Ammerman and her fiance, Tom Henry; step-brother, Raymond (Debra) Covey of Lawrenceville, Pa.; step-sisters, Tina (Terry) Mullen of Gillett, Charise (Michael) Vargo of Horseheads, NY; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews and special friends Robert and Terry Gursky.  –Towanda Daily Review.

PATTON - Richard A. Patton, 74, of Athens, Pa., died
on Friday, April 9, 2010 at the Robert Packer Hospital.  Dick was the husband of Marlene K. (BODINE) Patton. The couple married June 6, 1986 and had 23 happy years together.  Family and friends are welcome to gather at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 14 at the Burlington United Methodist Church on the Berwick Turnpike in Burlington, Pa., with Rev. William Lusk officiating. Burial will follow in Bradford County Memorial Park with military rites given by the Troy Veterans Honor Guard. The Roberts Funeral Home, Inc. 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, N.Y. has been entrusted with the arrangements.  Dick was born on December 12, 1935 in Noxen, Pa., son of the late James C. and Saloma (HACKLING) Patton Sr. He was a Korean War veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy. He was a farmer and also worked for Lewis Transportation until he retired. Dick was a member of the Burlington United Methodist Church and also the Troy American Legion Post No. 49. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and outdoorsman.  Dick is survived by his wife Marlene; his sons: Charles J. Patton of Cocoa, Fla., Thomas (Dixie) Womer of Sayre, Pa., Urban (Heidi) Womer of Skanatelas, N.Y., and Raymond (Debra) Covey of Lawrenceville, Pa.; his daughters: Karen J. (Wayne) Potts of Port St. Lucie, Fla., Victoria (Thomas) Henry of Gillett, Pa., Tina (Gerald) Mullen of Gillett, Charise Vargo of Painted Post, N.Y., and Bonnie Stevens of Torrance, Calif.; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; his brothers: James C. Patton, Jr. of Towanda, Pa., and William E. (Elsa) Patton of Kingman, Ariz.  Dick was preceded in death by his parents and his two sons: Carl W. Patton and Kevin A. Patton.  Memorial contributions may be made in Dick’s memory to the Burlington United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 162, Burlington, PA 18814, or to the American Cancer Society, 1948 East Third St. Williamsport, PA 17701.  April 12, 2010, Sayre Morning Times.

PAYNE - LOOMIS, Anna
87, of Canton, PA, died February 15, 2009 at the Bradford County Manor. Anna was born on April 15, 1921 in Blossburg, PA, a daughter of the late Arthur and Mary (Powers) Payne. She was a graduate of Canton High School and was employed at Canton Manufacturing for several years. Anna was a member of Canton's St. Michael's Catholic Church, their choir and Alter and Rosary Society. She was active in Canton's Village Improvement Assoc. and the V.F.W. Auxiliary Post 714. She loved traveling, houseplants and all types of flowers. Surviving are two brothers, Robert and Edward Payne, both of Canton; cousins, Marie Powers of Elmira, NY, William (Ruthadell) Payne of Arnot, PA, William (Marge) Love of Mansfield, PA and Jackie (Jack) Repard of Florida. Anna was predeceased by her first and second husbands, John Slater and Egbert Loomis. In keeping with Anna's wishes, there will be no viewing. Friends may attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Canton. Burial will follow at Bradford County Memorial Park. Pepper's in Canton is assisting the family with arrangements.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 2/17/2009

PAYNE Floyd E. "Mike" Payne, Jr.
83, of Milan, Pa., died
on Saturday, August 7, 2010 at Bradford County Manor following a brief illness. He was born on April 25, 1927 in Sheshequin Twp., Pa., the son of the late Floyd E. and Mattie Myers Payne Sr. Floyd owned and operated his own farm on Ghent Hill for many years. Over the years, he was employed with the Sheshequin, Athens, and Ulster townships in the road maintenance department. Floyd enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, and snowmobiling. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Marie, in 2007; sisters, Marie Horton, Irene Rumsey, Mabel Fice, Ida Masteller, and Phyllis Williams; brothers, Carlton Payne, Fred Payne, and Wilbur Payne. Floyd is survived by his children, Patricia (John M.) Cotter of Milan, Pa., Eugene (Michele) Payne of Somerton, Ariz. and Connie Rockwell of Troy, Pa.;  grandchildren, John B. and Scott M. Cotter, Courtney and Shane Rockwell and Justin Skellett; great-grandchildren, Collin Cotter, Molly Radney, and Maddyson Muir; sisters, Alice Tetreault, Grace Scrivener, Shirley Saik and Sylvia Higgins; brothers, Elmer Payne and Marty Stevens; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends and family may call from 10-11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 14, at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, Pa. Funeral Services will follow at the funeral home at 11 a.m. with Rev. Linda Rogers officiating. Burial will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park in Luthers Mills, Pa.  Memorial donations may be made in Floyd's memory to the: American Cancer Society , 10 Park Street, Towanda, PA 18848.  Towanda Daily Review - August 9, 2010

 

PEDRO Loretta Ann Wood

75, of Canton, died Thursday morning, Feb. 14, 2013 at her home following an extended illness. Loretta was born in Sayre, on March 16, 1937 the daughter of Albert Joseph Pedro and Olive Josbena Pedro. She attended New Albany High School and Grossmont College in San Diego, Calif.. In early years, Loretta was employed in garment manufacturing in the area and later owned and operated Loretta's Sub Shop in Canton for over 10 years. Loretta was well known for her gift as a quilt maker and her talent as a seamstress. She shared many of her fine quilts with family and friends over the years. Her love for raising and caring for children was paramount in her life and her children and grandchildren always came first. She enjoyed fishing and taking trips to Canada, cooking, canning and caring for her flowers and vegetable garden. She will be deeply missed. Loretta was a member of the Faith Baptist Church in Canton.  Surviving are her devoted husband of 59 years, Alfred J. Wood whom she married on Jan. 30, 1954 in New Albany; her children, Laura Jean Wood Perez of Radford, Kent., Larry Jay Wood and wife Wanda Lee of Murfreesboro, Tenn. and Matthew Moyle Wood and wife Angela of Williamstown, N.Y., 10 grandchildren, Amanda Parker, Julana Blankenship, Jessica Cressey, Jennifer Crain, Jaymes Crain, Staci Rigby, Brooke Wood, Josephine Marois, Joseph Korthas and Christina Korthas; 12 great grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Joseph and Loretta Pedro of Hughesville; sisters-in-law, Barbara Pedro of Troy, Anita Pedro of Luthers Mills, Betty Pedro of New Albany; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three brothers, Anthony "Tony" Pedro, Albert Pedro and Rudolph "Rudy" Pedro.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013 at the Faith Baptist Church, Canton, with Pastor John Lattimer officiating. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.    Towanda Daily Review – February 15, 2013

 

PELTON Lynn B. Pelton

age 88 of Gillett, Pa., Ridgebury Township died Monday, Jan. 23, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Elmira, N.Y. Mr. Pelton was born Jan. 14, 1924 in Sayre, Pa., a son of the late Robert and Hazel (Borden) Pelton. He was a graduate of Towanda High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Lynn served his country in World War II in the European Theater of Operations. He and the former H. Jacqueline "Jackie" (Weller) Pelton were married on May 29, 1948 and celebrated 63 years together.  Lynn was employed as a machinist for Eclipse, Bendix and Purolator and had work side by side for 16 years with his son Jeff at Jeff's Westside Service Center in West Elmira. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.  Survivors include his loving wife of 63 years Jackie of Bentley Gillett, Pa.; son and daughter-in-law Jeffery and Penny Pelton of Gillett; daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Brian Congdon of Gillett; grandchildren Byron Congdon, Shaine Congdon, Shelby Pelton, Desiree Congdon, James Pelton; five great-grandchildren; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Lynnette Edkins of Watkins Glen, N.Y., Janice and Racky Hatch of New Albany, Pa.; nieces, nephews and friends.  Lynn was predeceased by his parents, step-brothers and step-sisters.  Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012 from 6-7 p.m. at the Roberts Funeral Home, Inc. 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, N.Y. Funeral and committal services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 7 p.m. with Reverend James Ellis of the Bentley Creek Baptist Church officiating. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa. 

 

PELTON -JOSEPHINE ANN “JOSIE” PELTON SAXON, 73, of Brocktown Road, Monroeton, also known as “The Mayor of Powell,” passed away Saturday evening, Jan. 4, 2020 at the Robert packer Hospital in Sayre. Josie was born Dec. 15, 1946, the daughter of James and Felda Lane Pelton. She grew up in Ulster, and was a 1964 graduate of Athens Area High School. In early years, Josie was employed as a manager and a cook for several area restaurants. She greatly enjoyed telephone conversations with her many friends and loved to feed a meal to anyone. Josie is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Rodney C. and Brenda VanDuzer of Monroeton; stepson, John Marshall II of Danville; grandchildren, Larry, Brandon, Rodney Jr., Robert, Nikki, Josh, Amber, Crista, and Daniel; several great-grandchildren; sisters, Karen Collins of Laporte, Gloria Johnson of Powell, Esther Butcher and husband, Gary of Granville; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins; special friends, Vivian Harbst of Elgin, South Carolina, Beverly Lamphere of Towanda, Debbie Thrasher-Roth of Monroeton; special niece, Barb Schutt of Waverly, New York; and special aunt, Ruth Lane of Milan. In addition to her parents, Josie was predeceased by her husbands, Rodney J. VanDuzer and Floyd H. Saxon; grandson, John Marshall III; sister, Sharon Pelton; sister and brother-in-law, Laura and Wayne Campbell; brother and sister-in-law, James and Alice Pelton and brother-in-law, Bill Johnson. A private graveside service will be held at Bradford County Memorial Park, Burlington Township. The family suggests that contributions may be directed to the Bradford County Humane Society, P.O. Box 179, Ulster, PA or the Animal Care Sanctuary, P.O. Box A., East Smithfield, PA in Josephine’s memory. -Towanda Daily Review 1/8/2020

 

PETERS Mildred L. (Peters) Osgood

95, of Troy Township, died on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, at her home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Ivan Osgood, who died in 1997. The couple married Aug. 8, 1939.Family and friends are welcome to call from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013, and again from 10-11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 20, at the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., 1093 W. Main St., Troy, Pa. The funeral service to honor Mildred's life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 20, at the funeral home with Pastors Chris Nauta and Duane Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in Bradford County Memorial Park. Mildred was born on June 29, 1918, in Troy Township, daughter of the late Solomon and Elizabeth (Ballard) Peters. She was a 1936 graduate of Troy High School and was a 1939 graduate of the Arnot Ogden School of Nursing. She was a Registered Nurse for the Arnot Ogden Medical Hospital in Elmira, until her retirement in 1980. Mildred was an over 60-year member of the East Troy United Methodist Church. She loved her cats, flowers, puzzles, books, and more than anything else, her family. Mildred is survived by her sons, Carl (Cleo) Osgood and Donald (Carol) Osgood; her sister, Audrey Porter; her brother-in-law, Elwin Roberts; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her stepmother, Rebecca Peters; her husband, Ivan; her sisters, Francis Spencer and Beulah Roberts; her brother, Robert Peters; her step-sisters, Alwilda Wolfe and Sarah Williams; and step-brother, Aaron Boyce. Memorial contributions may be made in Mildred's memory to the East Troy United Methodist Church, c/o Beverly Weaver, 3439 Mud Creek Road, Troy, PA 16947.   Towanda Daily Review - September 17, 2013

 

PETHICK -LOIS P. MCDONALD, 87, of Claverack Road, Wysox, passed peacefully to her heavenly home on Dec. 3, 2019, surrounded by her loving family and her beloved Honeybear. Lois was born on May 8, 1932 to Harry R. and Cathryn Tiffany Pethick in Scranton. She was the youngest, and only daughter, of three children. Lois graduated from Clarks Summit High School in 1950. It was here where she met her husband, Edward W McDonald Sr. They were married on June 20, 1953 and shared 51 years together before Ed’s passing in August of 2004. Lois was a dedicated wife, mother, Grammy, aunt, and Ed’s sole caregiver after he lost his eyesight. She always spoke of her lifelong dream of having a family of six children. A dream she fulfilled and excelled with. Lois was actively involved in her children’s lives as Cub Scout den mother and Girl Scout cookie chairman. Her voice could also be heard at Little League games and many other events cheering on her children and grandchildren. Her home was always open and often filled with the sounds of family and friends enjoying a good meal. She was at her happiest cooking for a crowd and enjoying all the never-ending stories shared at these gatherings. She always said she just didn’t know how to cook for only two people. Lois was a true patriot and was exceedingly proud of her family’s military service. After raising her family, she joined her husband and worked for 25 years in the family pharmacy businesses. In 1978, Lois and Ed bought their first of three motor homes and they were off! They were blessed to travel the entire contiguous United States with their dear friends, Bernie and Pat VanDeWeert. They also traveled abroad visiting Germany twice; once when their son, Ed Jr., was stationed there and again when daughter, Helen, was there. They also enjoyed traveling through Ireland, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Holland. She traveled by cruise to Alaska with daughter, Lois, and to Bermuda with daughters, Terry and Helen. Lois loved college and pro football. She was a reluctant Penn State fan, due to family pressure, but she really rooted for Nebraska and Alabama. She was a huge Pittsburgh Steelers fan and rarely missed watching a game. She enjoyed bingo and slot machines and was quite successful at both. Lois also loved her many dogs over the years but none more than her precious Honeybear. Most of all, Lois loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Almost 50 in total. Lois is survived by her brother, Dick Pethick and Mary; her children, Mike McDonald and Maureen, Ed Jr. and Pam McDonald, Terry and Ken Fritchman, Patty Sturzen and Helen and Lindsay Chamberlain; her adored grandchildren, Cathy, Heather, Mike, Lindsey, Shannon, Erin and Justin, Makenzie and Trent, Julie and Miranda, Erika and Mike, Ed III and Christine, Chris, Matt and Audra, Michele and Dan, Melinda, Dan Jr. and Jeannie, Jeff and Julie, Ashley, Scotty, Kelly and Casey and Ashley; 20 great-grandchildren and one more on the way; and many loved nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Ed Sr.; her daughter, Lois; her brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Amy Pethick; sisters-in-law, Harriet Pethick, Helen Grahamer, and Betty Whalen; brother-in-law, Bill McDonald; nephew, Jim Pethick; and son-in-law, Dan Sturzen Sr. Lois was fortunate to be cared for in her own home; with her Honeybear on her lap, by her devoted caretaker Mary. We’re grateful for the excellent care provided by Dr. Kari Wood of Troy Guthrie Hospital and Towanda Guthrie Hospice team members. Her last two weeks on this earth were filled with love, laughter, and countless hours of storytelling with loved ones before she passed to her heavenly home. Lois left behind a legacy of love, kindness, and laughter. Her family will celebrate her life with a visitation on Friday, Dec. 13, 2019 from 5 to 8 p.m. and a memorial service on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019 at 10 a.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. Burial will follow at Bradford County Memorial Park, Burlington Township, PA. The family will provide flowers. Those wishing to honor Lois may consider a memorial donation to their favorite charity. -Towanda Daily Review 12/8/2019

 

PIERCE John W. Pierce

55, of Burlington, PA died Saturday morning, June 25, 2011 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. John was born in Troy, PA on May 12, 1956 the son of the late Carl and Adelaide Hulslander Pierce. He was a graduate of Troy High School class of 1974 and Williamsport Technical Institute in 1977 where he received his education in electrical technology. He was employed by Global Tungsten & Powders, formerly GTE Sylvania for 32 years. John enjoyed computers, electronics, animals and jet skiing.  He is survived by his son, Kassidy Benjamin of New York City; and Brother, Larry Pierce of Burlington, PA.; an aunt; an uncle; and several cousins. Special friends are Jackie Wiley, Ann Wiley and her children Brittany Belaccio and Dylan Wiley. Friends may call Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home 217 York Ave. Towanda, PA. The funeral service will be held Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, PA. Contributions may be directed to the Bradford County Humane Society, P.O. Box 179, Ulster, PA. 18850 or to the Animal Care Sanctuary, P.O. Box A, East Smithfield, PA 18817 in John's memory.  Towanda Daily Review – June 28, 2011

 

PIERCE –MRS. LOUISE P. HARKNESS, 88, of Canton RD 1 died Friday at her home following an extended illness.  She was born Nov. 10, 1889 in Smithfield Township, Bradford County, a daughter of George and Dorcas Phillips Pierce.  She was a former school teacher.  Mrs. Harkness was the oldest living member of the E. Canton United Methodist Church.  She was a member of the Beech Flats Grange for 50 years.  She is survived by five sons, Willard and Harry, both of Columbia Cross Roads; George and Arthur, both of Canton RD 1 and Donald of Monroeton; four daughters, Miss Marian Harkness of Canton RD 1, Mrs. James Moryan of Edison, N.J., Mrs. A. J. Possemato of Jackson, N.J. and Miss Marcia Harkness of Canton RD 1; one brother, Israel Pierce of Troy; three sisters, Jenney Gage of Reading, Pa., Miss Cora Pierce of Elmira and Mrs. Harold French of Troy; 23 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.  Funeral and committal services will be held from the Morse Funeral Home, 12 E. Main St., Canton Sunday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Larry Clark, her pastor, officiating.  Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  –Canton Independent Sentinel

PELTON, Joseph H. Age 77 of Monroeton, Pa. RD 1 at the Towanda Memorial Hospital, Saturday February 9, 1974. Calling hours will be held Monday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Morse Funeral Home, Canton, Pa. Funeral services there Tuesday at 7 p.m. Rev. C. David Jones. Interment Bradford County Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by daughter, Mrs. Fred (Jean) Post, Towanda, Pa. RD 3; two sons, Dean Pelton of Towanda, Pa., Donald Pelton of Monroeton, RD 1; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; brother, Clarence Pelton of Great Valley, N.Y.; two sisters, Mrs. Edith Hartman and Mrs. Mildred Anzelone, both of Rochester, N.Y. His wife Erma, preceded him in death in September of 1973. After retiring from mining, Mr. Pelton developed an interest in hunting rattlesnakes on Barklay Mount. Through this interest he became known as "Rattlesnake Joe".

Thursday, February 6, 1997 (TGR)
PELTON , Laura Pelton Campbell, 52, Ulster, PA died Wednesday, January 29, 1997 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.  Born August 15, 1943 in Sayre, PA, she was a daughter of Felda Lane Pelton and the late James D. Pelton.  She was a graduate of Athens High School and was employed by the Blue Swain in Sayre.  She was an active member of the Ulster United Methodist Church where she served as Sunday School superintendent, was a member of the lay witness program and provided a puppet ministry for several area churches.  Surviving are her husband of 31 years, Wayne M. Campbell, at home (105 Mill St.); a daughter, Michele Marie Campbell, at home her mother and step-father, Felda Lane Coon and Wendell Conn of Ulster; a brother and sister-iln-law, James D. and Alice Pelton Jr. of Monroeton, PA; sisters and brothers-in-law, Esther and Gary Bhtcher of Granville Summitt, PA, Gloria and Bill Johnson of Powell, PA, Karen and Chester Collins of Binghamton, NY; sister, Josephine Saxon of Powell; several nieces and cousins.  She was preceded in death by her father, James D. Pelton, in November of 1973.  Funeral services were held February 1 at the United Methodist church in Ulster with the Rev. Sandra Foster officiating and interment to be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Arrangements were under the direction of the Bowen-Farr Funeral Home in Ulster.

PELTON –LAURA PELTON CAMPBELL, 52, wife of Wayne M. Campbell, of 105 Mill St., Ulster, died Wednesday, Jan. 29, 1997, at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre.  Born Aug. 15, 1943, in Sayre, Pa., she was a daughter of Felda Lane Pelton and the late James D. Pelton.  Laura was a 1964 graduate of the Athens High School.  On Feb. 21, 1967, she married Wayne M. Campbell in Barton, N.Y.  Mrs. Campbell was formerly employed by the Blue Swan in Sayre.  She was an active member of the Ulster United Methodist Church where also served as Sunday School Superintendent, was a member of the lay witness program and provided a puppet ministry for several area churches.  Surviving are: her husband, Wayne M. Campbell, at home; a daughter, Michelle Marie Campbell, at home; her mother and stepfather, Felda Lane Coon and Wendell Coon of Ulster; a brother and sister-in-law, James D. and Alice Pelton Jr. of Monroeton; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Esther and Gary Butcher of Granville Summit, Pa., Gloria and Bill Johnson of Powell, Karen and Chester Collins of Binghamton, N.Y.; a sister, Josephine Saxon of Powell; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was preceded in death by her father, James D. Pelton in November of 1973.  The funeral and committal service will be held Saturday, Feb. 1, 1997, at 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, Second Street, Ulster, with the Rev. Sandra Foster officiating.  Interment will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa.  The family will receive friends Saturday, one hour prior to the funeral service at the church.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Bowen-Farr Funeral Home, Gordon Farr St., Ulster. –Towanda Daily Review.

PEPPER - Marlea Bailey, 94, longtime resident of the LeRoy, Pa., area, went home to be with the Lord on July 30, 2007, from the Bradford County Manor. Marlea L. Pepper was born on Feb. 25, 1913, in LeRoy. She was a daughter of the late Clarence and Ethel (Holcombe) Pepper. In 1929, Marlea married Brenton Bailey. The Baileys operated a dairy farm near Woodruff Corners for many years. In addition to caring for her home and family, Marlea was a great help on the farm and also worked as a nurse at the Bradford County Manor for several years. Marlea's faith in God guided her throughout life. She was always thoughtful of others and ready to extend a helping hand in times of need. Marlea was a lifetime member of the LeRoy Independent Baptist Church, where she loved teaching Sunday school and Bible school. She also enjoyed being active in the Baptist Church while living in Leesburg, Fla., for several years. Marlea enjoyed doing many things, especially square dancing and tending her gardens and flowers. Mrs. Bailey is survived by her children, Brenton (Beverly) Bailey Jr. of Mainesburg, Pa., Harry "Bill" (Ruby) Bailey of Palatka, Fla., and Rowena (Harold) Shedden of Canton; 12 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Phyllis Bailey of Monroeton, Cleo Gates of Springfield and Martha Pepper of Sayre; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband, Brenton, who died in August of 1983, Marlea was predeceased by her brothers, Kenneth, Lynn and Lyle Pepper, a sister, Cleone "Eleanor" Reynolds; and two grandsons, David and Kenny Bailey. Her family invites friends to call from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 2, at Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Drive, in Canton. The funeral services will follow with the Rev. Ron Bly officiating. Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park. Those who wish may consider donations in Marlea's memory to Guthrie Hospice, RR 1, Box 154, Towanda, Pa. 18848.  Published in the Daily Review on 8/1/2007.

PERRY, JOHN D.,  John D. Perry, 74, of Columbia Cross Roads, RD2, died October 15, 1986 at the Arnot Ogden Hospital in Elmira, NY.  He was born May 24, 1912 in Rutland, PA, the son of Oliver and Etta Mosher Perry. He was formerly employed at American LaFrance in Elmira. He was a member of the machinists union.  He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Helen Cole Perry; sons, John Perry Jr., of Elmira, Delos Perry of Gillett, RD3 and Jeff Perry of Columbia Cross Roads; daughters, Mrs. Eustace (Shirley) Vanderpool of Columbia Cross Roads, Mrs. Spencer (Carol) Thomas of Columbia Cross Roads, Mrs. Jerome (Beverly) Dickerson of Gillett RD3 and Mrs. Richard (Nancy) Rosekrans of Erin, NY, Mrs. Richard (Dorothy) Shellenberger of Elmira, Joan Ellsworth of Columbia Cross Roads and Mrs. Norm (Donna) Samsell of Elmira;33 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; brothers, Coley Perry of Elmira, Dee Perry of Columbia Cross Roads RD2; sisters, Mrs. Laurence (Myrtle) Johns of Troy, Florence Barrett of Columbia Cross Roads; several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were held at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy with Rev. Kenneth Marple officiating and burial to be in Bradford County Memorial Park. (TGR Oct 23, 1986)

VERNON IRVIN PERRY SR., 84 of Rome RR 1 died in the Veterans Medical Center of Wilkes-Barre, Pa. on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 1997 following a lingering illness.  Vernon was born in Powell on May 21, 1913 the son of the late Leo B. and Josephine Brown Perry.  Mr. Perry was an owner of the Mills and Perry Plumbing and Heating Co. of Towanda.  A veteran of World War II, Vernon served in the U.S. Navy after which he became a member of the American Legion Post No. 42 of Towanda.  He also was a life member of the Towanda Rifle and Pistol Club and enjoyed any opportunity he could take to hunt or fish.  Many will remember his wonderful voice.  For many years he was a large part of the “Statesmen,” the barbershop choir from Sayre.  He was a member of the North Rome Wesleyan Church where he also enjoyed singing.  After the passing of his first wife, the late Eleanor Mills Perry in October of 1980, he met and married Lulu Bradley Sink Perry on Nov. 25, 1981.  He is survived by his wife, Lulu at home; a son and daughter-in-law, Vernon I. and Jean Perry of Powell; two daughters and sons-in-law, Charles and Marilyn Miller of Towanda and Larry and Joan Burns of Vestal, N.Y.; 10 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.  Also surviving are his stepchildren, Larry and June Youse of Rome, Dana T. and Jeanette Sink III of Orlando, Fla. and Bradley and Bea Sink of Rome; five step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren.  Vernon was preceded in death by wife, Eleanor Mills Perry and siblings, Edger, Lisle and a sibling baby.  A memorial service will be held in the North Rome Wesleyan Church.  Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced through the Kerr-McHenry Funeral home of 106 Church St., Wyalusing.  The family requests memorials be directed to the North Rome Wesleyan Church Memorial fund in Vernon’s memory, RR 1 Box 186 Ulster, Pa.  –Towanda Daily Review (Buried Bradford Co. Memorial Park)

PETERS –BEULAH E. ROBERTS, 73 of Wetona, Pa., and formerly of Canton Township, went home to her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 18, 2005 from the Troy Community Hospital.  Beulah Eva Peters was born on Dec. 9, 1931 at her family’s farm near Mt. Pisgah.  She was a daughter of the late Solomon L. and Rebecca (Selelck) Peters.  After graduating with the Troy High School class of 1950, Beulah was employed in Troy by the Ben Franklin Store, the Troy Gazette Register and later by C. F. May Insurance.  On Oct. 8, 1955, Beulah married Elwin M. Roberts.  They owned the Roberts’ Haven Dairy Farm in Canton Township for over 33 years until retiring in 1990.  In addition to caring for her home and family, Beulah was very knowledgeable and helpful with many of the farm’s operations.  Faith and trust in the Lord’s will were her guides throughout life.  She was a devoted member of the East Troy Baptist Church.  Beulah and Ewin were former members of the Canton First Baptist Church where they enjoyed church activities and were leaders of the youth group for many years.  Other memberships included the Minnequa Grange No. 754, the Bradford Sullivan County Pomona Grange No. 23, and Bradford County’s Gideon Bible Auxiliary.  The well-being of her family was most important to Beulah.  She loved her grandchildren dearly and cherished times shared with them.  Beulah also possessed a great appreciation of nature and was a talented gardener.  In earlier years she enjoyed hunting turkey and deer.  She is survived by Elwin, her beloved husband of 50 years, at home; three sons, Kevin (Teresa) Roberts of West Brookfield, Mass., Mark (Ilene) Roberts of Canton, Pa., and Eric (Susan) Roberts of Lewisburg, Pa.; grandchildren, Marcia, Nathan, Cory, Stephney, David, Robert, Mike, Angie, Amber, Alecia, Jeremy, Talayna, Brant and Karsch; several great-grandchildren; two sisters and a brother, Mildred Osgood of East Troy, Pa., Audrey Porter of Montoursville, Pa., and Aaron (Joann) Boyce of Canton, Pa.; many nieces, nephews, cousins, dear friends and neighbors.  Beulah was predeceased by three sisters, Sarah Williams, Frances Spencer and Awilda Wolfe; and a brother, Robert Peters.  Her family invites friends to call from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 22 at Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Drive, Canton.  The funeral service will be held at the East Troy Baptist Church at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 23.  Her pastor the Rev. Garry Zuber will officiate.  Burial will follow in Bradford county Memorial Park, in Luthers Mills, Pa.  The family suggests that those who wish may consider a donation in Mrs. Roberts’ memory to the Guthrie Hospice, RR 1 Box 154 Towanda, Pa.  –Towanda Daily Review.

PHELPS –JEAN KINCH, 80, of Wetona, PA was called to Heaven on Friday, September 26, 2014 from the Bradford County Manor. Jean Ellen Phelps Kinch was born on March 5, 1934 in East Smithfield, PA at the family home. She was a twin daughter of the late Merritt and Nellie (King) Phelps. On July 23, 1956, Jean married Leonard Kinch in Jackson Summit, PA. They were blessed with nearly 36 years together before his passing on July 19, 1990. Jean was devoted to her family and home. She was a member of East Smithfield’s Federation Church. She enjoyed doing many things, especially tending her flowers and gardens, baking and decorating cakes, being outdoors with nature, hunting, fishing and camping. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Lynn and Gail Kinch of Granville Summit; grandson, Logan Kinch (Fiancée Emily Campbell) of New Jersey; twin sister, JoAnne Wittig of New Jersey; sisters-in-law, Lois Phelps of Marion, NY, Marilyn Kinch of Montrose, PA and Rhonda VanZile of Troy; brother-in-law, Kenneth Ballard of Troy, several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband Leonard; a brother, Addison Phelps; brothers-in-law, Clifford Wittig and Ernest Kinch; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Ballard and Christine (Graydon) Scott. Friends may call 11 to noon Saturday October 4^th, at the Leroy Independent Baptist Church. A memorial service honoring Jean’s life will be at noon with Pastor Ron Bly, officiating. A Luncheon will follow at the Church. A private Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park Cemetery. Consider a memorial to Bradford County’s Literacy Program, 16093 Rt. 6 Troy, PA. Arrangements are in care of Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Dr. in Canton. –Pepper Funeral Home obit

PIERCE Betty Marie Pierce
83, of Towanda, Pa., died
Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010 at the Bradford County Manor in West Burlington Twp., Pa. Betty was born Oct. 1, 1926, in Towanda, Pa., the daughter of the late Lorenzo Pierce and Lottie Smith Pierce. She was a graduate of Towanda High School class of 1946 and in that same year became employed by Sylvania Electric in Towanda where she remained until her retirement in 1989. Betty was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Towanda, the Sylvania Women's Club and the Quarter Century Club. She is survived by three nieces, Marie Pierce of Towanda, Barbara Manville and her husband Bill of Towanda, Mary Middaugh and her husband Bob of Towanda; a nephew, James Pierce and his wife Dorothy of Towanda RR4; several great nieces, great nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, Harold and Jim Pierce. Funeral services will be private. There are no calling hours. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa.  Memorial contributions may be directed to the First Presbyterian Church, 5 Court St. Towanda, PA 18848 in Betty Marie Pierce's memory. The Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home of Towanda, Pa., is assisting Betty's family with arrangements. - Towanda Daily Review, September 18, 2010

PIERCE - GRACE PIERCE VELTRY
 Grace Pierce Veltry, 89, of Burlington, PA, died Tuesday, September 13, 1994 at Troy Community Hospital. She was born December 30, 1904 in Burlington, the daughter of the late H. Wayne and Elsie Whitehead Pierce. Grace spent her early years in Burlington, attending local schools.  She then moved to Staten Island and New Jersey. After retiring as an engineer in New Jersey, she moved back to Burlington.  She resided for the last several years at Schultz's Personal Care Home in Grover. She was a member of the Burlington United Methodist Church. Mrs. Veltry is survived by her sisters-in-law, Adelaide Pierce and Margaret Pierce, both of Burlington; Larry Pierce and John Pierce of Burlington and Dr. William B. Pierce of Batavia, NY; great-nieces, Laura Perisse of Downington, PA, Elizabeth Meade of Washington, DC, Jill Pierce of San Francisco, CA and Mary Pierce of Batavia; step-nieces, Shirley Ticheoner of Webster and Janet Ticheoner of Webster. She was predeceased by her husband, Louis Veltry, in 1975; a daughter, Elsie Veltry, in 1986; brothers, Henry Pierce in 1991 and Carl Pierce in 1983; a sister, Lucy Pierce Williams in 1974; her stepmother, Frances Ross Pierce; and stepsisters, Agnes Segar and Clara Ticheoner. Graveside services were held September 16 at Bradford County Memorial Park with the Rev. Jasper Smith officiating. Memorials may be sent to the Burlington United Methodist Church in care of Robert Weldy, PO Box 68, Burlington, PA 18814. (TGR, Thursday, September 22, 1994)

 

PITCHER Doris May Simons

age 98, died on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at the Wyalusing Valley Retirement and Personal Care Home surrounded by members of her family.  Born on September 23, 1914 in Apalachin, NY, she was the daughter of Frank and Mildred Corbin Pitcher. Doris lived her youth on a farm in Warren Center, PA and graduated from Warren Center High School in 1931. She graduated after an additional year at LeRaysville High School in 1932. She married Lee Simons of West Warren, PA on October 8, 1932 and they lived in Nichols and Endicott, NY before living in New Albany, PA for 50 years. While residing in New Albany, Doris was a very active member of the United Methodist Church as well as the New Albany Community Club. Since 1996, Doris lived at the Wyalusing Valley Retirement and Personal Care Home and was the last remaining original resident since it was first opened.  Doris was a very devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. “Family” meant everything to her and this love and devotion continues to serve as an example for her family members and others who knew her including the residents and care-takers at the personal care home.  Surviving Doris are three children, daughters Nancy Lee Snyder of Camp Hill, PA and Ann Marie Way, Ph.D. of Tunkhannock, PA; and son and daughter-in-law John Elwyn and Kay Simons of Shavertown, PA; three grandchildren, Conrad Snyder of Catonsville, MD; Chris and Cristen Simons of Deep Haven, MN; and Kim (Simons) and Justin Tortolani MD of Baltimore, MD; seven great grandchildren, Jack, Callen, and Cate Tortolani; Corbin and Chay Simons; and twins Molly and Peyton Snyder; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, infant son Carl, brother Robert Elwyn Pitcher, and son-in-law Carl Snyder.  Friends may call at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 1 Grovedale Lane on Saturday, March 2 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Funeral services will directly follow the calling hours at 11:00 a.m. at the same location, presided by the Rev. James P. Rouse, minister of the New Albany United Methodist Church. The service will be immediately followed by a luncheon.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in her name to the New Albany United Methodist Church, 54 Front Street, New Albany, PA 18833.  Funeral home obituary – February 27, 2013     

 

PIERCE LAVERNA MAE PIERCE MAHONEY, 93, widow of Edward J. Mahoney of 6 Mechanic St., Towanda, Pa. died Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2004 at her home.  Born April 25, 1911 in Wysox, Pa. she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Hila Tuttle Pierce.  LaVerna attended school in Wysox and was formerly employed by the Berlinger Silk Mill in Towanda for several years.  On august 26, 1939 she married Edward J. Mahoney in Canton, Pa.  LaVerna’s life encompassed her family and home.  Following the death of her daughter Joyce Mahoney Brink, LaVerna continued providing care of her granddaughters whom she loved very much.  She is survived by her son-in-law, Warren Brink of New Albany; three granddaughters, Stacey Ann Hackett and her husband Shon Hackett of Durell, Kim Sue Horton and her husband Douglas Horton of Towanda, and Brandy Lee Ruger and husband Barry Ruger of Michigan; five great-grandchildren, Zachary Horton, Jacob Horton, Shon Hackett Jr., Ashley Hackett and Rachael Joyce Ruger; three brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Eleanor Pierce of Towanda, Burton and Dee Dee Pierce of Towanda, Dyton and Genevive Pierce of Towanda; two very special nieces, Rose Crawford and Doris Maxwell; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a very special friend and “coffee lady”, Mary Ellen Marshall of Towanda.  She was preceded in death by her husband Edward J. Mahoney on Oct. 8, 1991; her daughter Joyce Mahoney Brink on Dec. 2, 1983; five sisters, Gertrude Fanning, Edith Walker, Orpha Pierce, Theresa Drake and Edna Hunsinger.  The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 10, at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. with the Rev. Michael Hughes, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Towanda officiating.  Interment will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park in Luthers Mills.  The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday morning at the funeral home.  The family suggests that memorial contributions be directed to Memorial Emergency Medical Services, Hospital Dr., Towanda or to Memorial Hospice, Hospital Dr., Towanda, Pa. in LaVerna Pierce Mahoney’s memory.  –Towanda Daily Review.

 

MARIE ANN PIERCE, 67, of 617 Fourth St., Towanda, Pa., went home to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, Oct. 20, 2014, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa. Marie was born in Sayre, Pa. on Dec. 29, 1946, the daughter of the late Harold "Wimpy" Pierce and Daisy Benjamin Pierce. She was a graduate of Towanda High School class of 1964. Marie was employed by the cafeteria at GTE Sylvania in Towanda from 1964 to 1972 and by E.I. DuPont in Towanda from 1973 until her retirement in March of 2004. While at DuPont, Marie worked as a computer operator, help desk technician, and systems trainer for employees. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Towanda where she served as an Elder and Deacon. Marie served as a literacy tutor for the Bradford-Wyoming Counties Literacy Program and volunteered as a reading tutor at the Towanda Middle School for a number of years. Marie will be remembered for her generous spirit, amazing wit and her ability to tell humorous stories. Surviving are her daughter, Lynne Marie Pierce at home; sisters and brothers-in-law, Barbara and William Manville of Towanda, Mary and Robert Middaugh Jr. of Towanda; a niece, Angela (Doug) Coats; great-niece, Arica Brown; great-nephew, Steven Brown; much beloved great-great-nephew, Hunter "Delmar" Walters; aunts, Marjorie Pierce of Towanda, Shirley Dickinson of North Carolina; uncle, Albert Benjamin of North Carolina; several cousins; and her pets, Daisy and Peanut. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a nephew, Robert Middaugh III, several aunts, uncles and her partner, Henry Lines Jr.The funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014, at the First Presbyterian Church, 5 Court St., Towanda, Pa., with Rev. Rachel Stahle officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, at the church. Interment will be private in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa. The family requests that contributions be directed to the First Presbyterian Church, 5 Court St., Towanda, PA or to the Bradford County Humane Society, P.O. Box 179, Ulster, PA in Marie's memory. Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review 10/22/2014

PITTENGER –GAYNELLA PAULINE PITTENGER COX, 91, widow of Ira L. Cox, Sr. of Monroeton, died Thursday Jan. 13, 2000, at the Memorial Hospital, Towanda.  Born June 18, 1908, in Laquin, she was a daughter of the late Brittian H. and Nettie B. Eldred Pittenger.  Gaynella attended school in Laquin and on Jan. 29, 1924, she married Ira l. Cox in Owego, NY.  She was preceded in death by her husband on Oct. 9, 1970.  Mrs. Cox possessed great love for her home and family.  She enjoyed reading, birds and cats.  Mrs. Cox was a member of the Monroeton United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, the Monroeton Library Board and Wysox Rebekah Lodge No. 443.  Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Ira L. and Gloria Cox, Jr. of Monroe Township; her daughter and son-in-law, Maxine and Francis Robinson of Towanda RR 4; her grandchildren, Francis I. Robinson, Irene C. Phinney and John Robinson; all of Towanda, Denise Cox Wilburn of Hendersonville, Tenn., Kim I. Cox of East Stroudsburg, Pa.,  Karen I. Cameron of Racine, Wis., and Kristie S. Taylor of Mt. Juliet, Tenn.; her great-grandchildren, Jennifer Kim of West Chester, Ohio, Kathleen Coolbaugh of Towanda, Todd S. Allis of Hendersonville, Tenn., Cathryn M. Newnham of Davidsburg, Mich., Heather M. Norman of Nashville, Tenn., Michael J. McDonald of Mt. Juliet, Tenn., Mindy Lee Cox of Towanda RR 4, Benjamin Lee Wilburn of Hendersonville, Taylor Cameron of Racine, Wis.; her great-great-grandchildren, Zachary Coolbaugh, Taylor Coolbaugh, Josh Kim, Hadley Norman, Katlin Kim, Cody Newnham and Sophia Norman; and several nieces nephews and cousins.  The family will receive friends this evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 317 York Ave., Towanda.  Wysox Rebekah Lodge will hold a memorial service this evening at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.  The funeral service will be held Saturday, Jan. 15, 2000, at 3 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Ronald Troup, pastor of the Monroeton United Methodist Church officiating.  Interment will follow in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Monroeton United Methodist Church, Monroeton, Pa. in Mrs. Cox’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review

CHARLES W. ‘BUBBY’ PLACE SR., 80, of the Colonial Towers, Towanda, Pa., passed away Monday morning, June 16, 2014 at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial Hospital, Towanda, Pa.  Charles was born in Towanda on June 6, 1934, the son of Harry Place Sr. and Eleanor Vanderpool Place. He was a graduate of Towanda High School class of 1953 and was subsequently employed by the Pennsylvania Dept. of Highways in Towanda. Charles served in the U.S. Navy from 1954 to 1958 during the Korean War. Following completion of his military service, he returned home to Towanda and was employed by Sylvania Electric for 33 years until his retirement. Charles was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and a friend to many. He enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid hunter, fisherman, gardener and woodworker. Charles was a former member of the Bridge Street Hill Rod and Gun Club. Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Beverly Travis Place whom he married on April 12, 1956; sons and daughters-in-law, Charles William Place Jr. and Carol Place of Towanda, Steven A. Place and Robin Place of Towanda; grandchildren, Kelly Place, Michelle Place, Stephanie Parker, Stacy Parker; several great-grandchildren; sisters, Stella Jones of Towanda, Betty Steitzer and husband Joseph of Monroeton, Debbie Kissell and husband Craig of Lake Carey, Pa.; brothers, Harry Place Jr. and wife Teresa of Towanda, David Place and fiancée Betty Morse of Lake Carey, Pa.; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Diana Lynn Place in 1960; a daughter, Julia Renee Place Saxbury in 1990; and a nephew, Brian Steitzer. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave. Towanda, Pa. A graveside service will follow at Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa. with Rev. Thomas Geiger pastor of the Assembly of God Church, Towanda, officiating. Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 will accord full military honors at the cemetery. The family suggests that contributions be directed to the American Cancer Society, Bradford Unit, 1948 East Third St., Williamsport, PA in memory of Charles W. Place Sr. –Towanda Daily Review 6/17/2014

PLACE  Donald Martin PLACE, 58, of Towanda RR, Towanda Township, Woodside, died Tuesday evening, March 25, 2003, at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Born April 29, 1944, in Towanda, he was a son of Mary Elizabeth FINNERTY PLACE and the late Leonard PLACE. Donald attended Towanda High School. On July 29, 1967, he married the former Edna JOHNSON in Towanda. Donald was employed by Capt. Hale Codding for several years and later was employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in Towanda for 30 years until his retirement. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Donald was a member of the National Rifle Association, and an avid hunter and fisherman. He possessed many good memories of the cabin on Robwood Mountain. Surviving are his wife, Edna JOHNSON PLACE, at home; his mother, Mary Elizabeth PLACE of Durell; two children and their spouses, Colin L. and Susanne PLACE of Towanda and Laurie L. and Kevin KRINER of Towanda; four grandchildren, Sarah and Erica PLACE and Austin and Kinslee KRINER; two brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Marilyn PLACE of Towanda and Howard and Sherry PLACE of Towanda; a sister and brother-in-law, Laura and Henry ELLIOTT of Milton, Fla.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard PLACE Sr., and a brother, Leonard PLACE Jr. The funeral and committal service will be held Friday, March 28, 2003, at 3 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with the Rev. Tim GEIGER, assistant pastor of the Assembly of God Church, Towanda, officiating.  Interment will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills. The family will receive friends Friday afternoon from 2 to 3 p.m. at the funeral home.

 

PLACE Euleta Maxine Place Kasson

96, of Sheshequin Township, Pa. died Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at the Sayre House, Sayre, Pa.  Euleta was born December 2, 1916 in Windham Township, Wyoming County, Pa., the daughter of William C. Place and Ethel Edna Barner Place. She was a graduate of Ulster High School and in early years was employed by the Blue Swan in Sayre and Phelps Market in Ulster. Euleta was later employed by the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre for many years until her retirement.  Her life revolved around her home and family. She enjoyed cooking and loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom she adored.  She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Bill Clark of Wesley Chapel, Fla., granddaughters, Cheryl Johnson and friend Russ of Lowman, N.Y., Jill Fraley and husband Lance of Waverly, N.Y., great-grandchildren, Alyssa Wolcott and husband Justin of Waverly, N.Y., Lindsey Johnson of Lowman, N.Y., Kristyn Johnson of Lowman, N.Y., Maki and Larz Fraley of Waverly, N.Y., and Liam Barton of Lowman, N.Y., a great-great-granddaughter, Leah Wolcott of Waverly, N.Y., a brother, Howard Place of Towanda, Pa., a sister, Marie Detrick and friend John of Sayre, Pa., as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Denzel Kasson, son, Kenneth Kasson, and brother, Gerald Place.  A graveside service will be held Friday, March 8, 2013 at noon at Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa., with Pastor William Wells officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Bowen-Farr Funeral Home, Ulster, Pa.    Sayre Morning Times – March 7, 2013

 

GERALD F. PLACE, 68, 118 Lewis St., Sayre died Tuesday April 18, 1989 at the Robert Packer Hospital. Formerly of Sheshequin Township, Ulster, Mr. Place was the son of the late William and Ethel (Barnes) Place. Mr. Place had retired after 43 years as a dairy farmer in Ulster. He was a member of the Waverly Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge 1490. Mr. Place is survived by one daughter, Donna Horton of Sayre; one brother, Howard Place of Ulster; two sisters, Euleta Kasson, Ulster and Marie Detrick, Sayre; one grandson and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Private funeral and committal services were held at the Luckner Funeral Home, 449 Park Ave., Waverly, Thursday at 1 p.m. The Rev. William Wells of the North Waverly Chapel officiated. Interment was in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills. Donations may be directed to the Oncology Department of the Robert Packer Hospital. –Towanda Daily Review

HARRY PLACE SR., 74, of Towanda RD 4 died Sunday evening September 13, 1987 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Born September 20, 1912 in Asylum Township, he was a son of Jesse and Laura Acla Place. Mr. Place was employed by the Lehigh Valley Railroad Shops in Sayre for 42 years, retiring from there in 1973. His main interest in life surrounded his family and home. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. He attended the Towanda Universalist Church. Mr. Place is survived by his wife of 57 years, the former Eleanor Vanderpool at home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Stella (Place) and Glenn Jones of Towanda RD 2, Betty (Place) and Joseph Steitzer of Monroeton and Debra (Place) and Greg Kissell of Montrose; two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Beverly Place of Towanda RD 4 and Harry Jr. and Teresa Place of Towanda RD 3; a son, David Place of Towanda; 144 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two brothers, Harold “Biggy” Place of Towanda RD 2 and Leonard Place of Towanda RD 4. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. He was predeceased by two brothers, George and Leslie Place and by a sister, Mrs. Stella Wood. The family will receive friends this evening from 7 to 9 o’clock at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. The funeral service will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Susan VanDresser, pastor of the Universalist Church, Towanda officiating. Interment will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park. The family requests that memorials be directed to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 428, Sayre, PA in Mr. Place’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review

HOWARD B. PLACE, 87, formerly of South Waverly, Sheshequin and the Personal Care Home of Memorial Hospital, Towanda, Pa., passed away Friday, March 20, 2015 at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial Hospital, Towanda, Pa.Howard was born in Bradford County, Pa., on Nov. 25, 1927, a son of William C. Place and Ethel Edna Barnes Place. Howard was formerly employed by Penn-York Opportunities in Athens, Pa. He enjoyed walking, riding his bike around South Waverly and working jigsaw puzzles.Howard is survived by his sister, Marie Detrick of Sayre, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Euleta M. Kasson on March 6, 2013 and a brother, Gerald Place on April 18, 1989.A grave side service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at Bradford County Memorial Park, Burlington Township, Pa., with Rev. Robert Martin officiating. There are no calling hours. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 26, 2015 at Bradford County Memorial Park, Burlington Township, Pa. with Rev. Robert Martin officiating. There are no calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. –Towanda Daily Review 3/23/2015

HOWARD J. PLACE, 63 of Towanda RR 2, Towanda Township, Pa. died very peacefully Friday evening, March 17, 2006 at his home surrounded by his loving family and has bone to with his Lord and Savior.  Born Oct. 8, 1942 in Towanda Township, Pa., he was the son of Leonard B. Place Sr. and Mary E. “Lizzie” Finnerty Place.  Howard was a graduate of Towanda High School and in early years was employed by the Fontaine Weaving Co. in Towanda.  Howard served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam from March 31, 12964 to March 27, 1966.  Following the completion of his military service he returned home and marred the former Sharon L. Vanderpool in Towanda on Sept. 26, 1970.  Howard was employed by GTE Sylvania in Towanda for 34 years until his retirement in October of 2000.  He was a member of Towanda American Legion Post No. 42, Towanda Gun Club and the Monroeton Rod and Gun Club.  Howard enjoyed nature, watching birds, the outdoors, spending time at his cabin on Robwood Mountain, hunting and fishing.  Surviving are his wife of 35 years, Sharon L. Place at home; two daughters, Benita B. Place and Heather N. Place, both of Towanda; a grandson, Ryan A. Pratt of Towanda; a brother and sister-in-law, James II and Marilyn Place of Towanda; a sister and brother-in-law, Laura and Henry Elliott of Milton, Fla.; sisters-in-law, Edna J. Place and Mary Lou Place, both of Towanda; two special nieces, Kathy and Becky; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Howard Vanderpool Sr. and Dorothy Vanderpool of Towanda RR 2; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Howard Vanderpool Jr. and Judith Vanderpool of Towanda and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard B. Place Sr., on Jan. 30, 1990; his mother, Mary E. “Lizzie” Place on Jan. 18, 2005 and two brothers, Leonard B. Place Jr. on July 31, 1983 and Donald M. Place on March 25, 2003.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda.  The funeral and committal service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Thomas Geiger, pastor of the Assembly of God Church, Towanda officiating.  The Vietnam Veterans of America Honor Guard Post 803, Elmira, N.Y. and Chemung County American Legion Post 154, Elmira Heights, N.Y. will accord military honors at the funeral home.  The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society, Bradford Unit, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, Pa. or to Memorial Hospice, 1 Hospital Drive, Towanda, Pa. in Howard’s memory.  –Towanda Daily Review.  (Buried Bradford Co. Memorial Park)

 

JAMES TODD “JT” PLACE, 47, of 14056 Route 220, Towanda, PA passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020 following a motorcycle accident in Smithfield Township, PA. “JT” as he was known by his family and friends was born in Towanda on May 30, 1973, the son of the late Leonard E. Place Jr. and Mary Louise Vanderpool Place. He grew up in Towanda and attended the Towanda schools. JT was employed by Cargill in Wyalusing, PA for over 10 years and was subsequently employed in construction for many years and during this time operated his own general contracting business. JT was employed by Mountain Lake Construction at the time of his passing. JT loved spending time with his wife and children, coaching baseball and softball, the outdoors, ice fishing, hunting, riding motorcycle and working on building projects. He was a member of Carpenters Local No. 277 in Horseheads, NY. He is survived by his wife, Marie A. Kinsman Place; children, Ashley Boyer Thompson (Nathan), Alex Boyer (Tanya Willey), Shyanne A. Place (Michael Green), Aaron Bardell, Kaylee Place, Chasity Place, and Addy Bardell; step father, Richard Gowin; siblings, Rebecca Reed (Randy), Kathy Vanderpool (Harry), Leonard Place Conrad (Lori), Shane Place Conrad (Kelly); mother-in-law, Teri Webber and husband David Webber; father-in-law, Mark Kinsman and wife Sally Kinsman; as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 20, 2020 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, PA. A private interment service will be held in Bradford County Memorial Park, Burlington Township, PA at the convenience of the family. -Towanda Daily Review 7/16/2020

 

PLACE –JULIA SAXBURY, 27 of Towanda RD 4 passed away Saturday January 20, 1990 at the Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas after a lingering illness. Born July 30, 1962 in Towanda, she was the daughter of Charles and Beverly Travis Place. Julia attended the Towanda Schools and was a graduate of Towanda High School,, Class of 1980. Julia enjoyed the company of her many friends and relatives and especially special times shared with Leslie and Becky Parker and family. She enjoyed collecting unicorns. Her collection included a large collection of statues, music boxes and pictures. Julia touched the hearts of many and will be missed by all. Surviving are her parents, Charles W. and Beverly Place at home; two brothers: Charles W. Place Jr. of Towanda RD 4 and Steven A. Place of Towanda RD 6 (East Towanda); paternal grandmother, Eleanor Place of the Senior Citizens building in North Towanda; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. She war preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Harry Place Sr. in 1987. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. The funeral service will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Harry L. Ferguson, pastor of the Wysox Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park. –Towanda Daily Review

LEONARD B. PLACE, 82, of Towanda RD 4, died Tuesday afternoon, January 30, 1990 at his home where he had been a resident for the past 55 years. Born January 25, 1908 in Asylum Township, he was a son of Jesse and Laura O. Acla Place. On February 3, 1934 he married the former Mary Elizabeth Finnerty. Mr. Place was employed for 40 years as a plumber by the Mills, Perry and Mills Co. in Towanda, retiring in 1970. He was a former member having been a charter member of the Bridge Street Hill Rod and Gun Club. Leonard enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Mary Elizabeth at home: three sons and daughters-in-law, James H. and Marilyn Place, Howard J. and Sharon Place, Donald M. and Edna Place, all of Towanda; a daughter and son-in-law; Laura and Henry Elliott of Milton, FL; 15 loving and devoted grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a brother, Harold Place of Towanda RD 2; also nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a son, Leonard E. Place Jr. on July 31, 1984; by three brothers; Harry Place Sr., George and Leslie Place and a sister, Stella Place Benjamin. The funeral service will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda with the Rev. Thomas Geiger, pastor of the Assembly of God Church officiating. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service Friday afternoon at the funeral home. –Towanda Daily Review

 

PLACE William Robert "Bill" Place

69, of Towanda, Pa., died Friday, April 15, 2011.  "Bill" as he was known by his family and many friends was born in Sayre, Pa., on July 28, 1941 the son of the late George and Ethel Vincent Place. He was a graduate of Towanda High School Class of 1959 and served in the U.S. Navy from 1959 to 1962. In early years, Bill was employed by the Mowhawk Device Company in Doylestown, Pa. On Oct. 26, 1963 he married the former Audrey Dibble at the Independent Baptist Church in Towanda. He began his employment with GTE Sylvania in Towanda in 1964 and remained with the company until his retirement. Bill was a life member of the Towanda Fire Department and formerly served with the Towanda Ambulance Association. He was a member of the Towanda Gun Club and enjoyed hunting, fishing, canoeing and following his grandchildren's participation in sporting events.  He is survived by: his wife of 47 years, Audrey Dibble Place; sons, William Robert Place II. and wife Melissa of Towanda, Joseph Orind and wife Charisse of Pleasant Prairie, Wis.; grandchildren, Nicole, William Robert "Billy" III, Brandon, Nicholas, Catalina, Katrina and Joseph II; sisters, JoAnn Adams and husband Frank of Tuscaluoma, Okla., Judy Burleigh and husband Joseph of Towanda; nephews, Sam and Mike Evangelista and Robert Joseph Adams.  In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his brother, George John "Jack" Place in 2001.  The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 20, at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa., with Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 according full military honors. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the American Diabetes Association.    Towanda Daily Review - April 18, 2011

 

PLAGENS –LENORA EMMA WHYTE, 95 of Deale, Md. Died Monday morning, Dec. 22, 1997 at the Golden Years Care Facility, Lothian, Md.  Born May 11, 1902 in Fayetteville, Texas she was a daughter of the late Frederick L and Louise Reichel Plagens.  Surviving are a daughter, Joan M. Matejceck of Owings, Md. And a brother, Ernest Plagens of Bay City, Texas.  A graveside service will be held Monday, Dec. 29, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. at Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills with the Rev. Sandra Foster, pastor of the Ulster United Methodist Church officiating.  There are no calling hours.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda.  –Towanda Daily Review

 

POND Donald F. Pond Jr

67, of Sheshequin Township, Pa., died peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 5, 2012.  Donald was born January 8, 1945 in Waverly, N.Y., the son of Donald F. Pond Sr. and Ruth Talada Pond. He attended the Waverly schools and later served in the U.S. Navy. Donald was employed by the Ingersoll Rand in Athens for 39 years until his retirement in 1999. He was a member of the Goodwill Baptist Church in Waverly. Spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, was paramount in Donald’s life. He loved the Christmas season, sharing memories and gatherings with family and friends. Donald also loved the outdoors, gardening, caring for his fruit trees and flowers, hunting and fishing.  Surviving are his wife, Grace Rinebold Pond at home, children, Ruth Pond Hupp of Ulster, Brian (Mary) Pond of Athens, Donald Pond III of Waverly, and Daniel (Melissa) Pond of Culpeper, Va., grandchildren, Joshua, Brian Jr., Jason, Christina, Jonathon, Danielle, Donald IV, Jordan, Julia and Alexis, brothers, Robert (Marion) Pond of Sarasota, Fla., George (Louise) Pond of Waverly, N.Y.; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, William Talada and Ronald Pond.  The funeral service will be held Monday, December 17, 2012 at noon at the Bowen- Farr Funeral Home, 6 Farr St., Ulster, Pa., with Pastor John Talada officiating. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942 in Donald F. Pond Jr’s memory.   Sayre Morning Times – December 8, 2012

 

LELAND H. POND, 70, of McCloe’s Trailer Court, RD 1 Athens died Sunday August 9, 1987 at home. Born June 12, 1917 in Wyalusing, he was the son of the late William and Margaret Pond. He was employed by Rynone Industries, retiring in 1982. He married Althea Harris for 53 years. He is survived by his wife, Althea at home; four daughters, Mrs. Norman (Reba) Bradley Sr. of Sayre RD 2, Mrs. Edward (Connie) Norton of Sayre RD 2, Mrs. Miles (Margaret) Randall of Wysox. Mrs. David (Sandra) Jordan of Sayre RD 2; two sons, Leland E of Seattle and Stanley of Athens RD 1. One deceased son, William, who died in 1983. Two brothers also survive, Raymond of Monroeton and Howard of Sayre RD 1; 28 grandchildren as well as 21 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Allgeier and Blauvelt Funeral Home, 445 Waverly St., Waverly on Tuesday from 1-2 p.m. with funeral and committal services there at 2 p.m. with the Rev. William Wells of the North Waverly Chapel officiating. Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park. Memorials may be directed to the Bradford County Unit of the American Cancer Society. –Towanda Daily Review

 

PORTER, Herbert A.
Age 86 of Tray RD1, Decem¬ber 7, 1979. Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral Home, Troy, Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Tuesday 11 a.m. with full military honors. Rev. Kenneth Marple officiating. Burial Bradford County Memorial Park. Survived by son, Edward Porter of Troy, RD1; daughter, Mrs. James (Naomi) Forrest of Troy; sister, Ella Terwilleger of Canton RD 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter. He was a retir¬ed farmer; 50 year member of Austinville Oddfellows; veteran of World War I; Troy American Legion and formerly employed with the Penna. Railroad.

PORTER –LORRIN I. (PORTER) TAYOR, 94, a longtime resident of Canton was called to her heavenly home, November 15, 1996 after a lengthy illness.  Born January 5, 1902 in Union Township, Tioga County she was the daughter of Ezra and Etta (Kniffin) Porter.  As a young girl growing up in this farming community, she learned the importance of church, family and honest hard work; values which she would impart to her children.  She met a young dairy farmer named Dean Taylor and began a courtship which culminated with their wedding on September 23, 1924.  Mrs. Taylor commenced her life as a farm wife, homemaker and mother.  Working side by side with her husband they raised three sons and two daughters, seeing them safely through the great depression and the second World War.  In 1970 Mr. and Mrs. Taylor retired from farming and moved into a home on High Street, Canton.  Mr. Taylor died on June 9, 1987 after nearly 62 years of marriage.  She remained at home until her passing, still clinging to the values of church and family she learned at her mother’s knee.  Surviving are sons and their wives, Lee E. and Doris Taylor, Binghamton, NY, Allen E. and Betty Taylor, Rev. Duane L. and JanNeita Taylor, all of Canton; daughter and husband, Faye and Barry Hartman, Danville, PA; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Beatrice Vail, Winterhaven, FL.  Aside from her late husband she was predeceased by a daughter, Hope Hurd in 1985.  A viewing was held November 17 at the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, Canton.  A service was held at her home church, the Grover Church of Christ with her pastor, the Rev. Will Strunk officiating.  Interment was in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, PA.  Those who wish may direct memorials in her name to the Grover Church of Christ, PO Box 83, Grover, PA.  –Canton Independent Sentinel

PORTER –NAOMI I. (PORTER) FORREST, 89, of Troy, Pa., died on Monday, Oct. 23, 2006, at the Bradford County Manor.  She was the loving wife of the late James A. Forrest, who died in 1982.  The couple were married on Oct. 13, 1935 and had 46 happy years together.  Family and friends are welcome to call from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Gerald W. Vickery Jr. Funeral Home Inc., 110 W. Main St., Troy, Pa.  The funeral service will be at noon on Saturday at the funeral home with Rev. Kenneth Marple officiating.  Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park at the convenience of the family.  Naomi was born on Feb. 10, 1917, in Elmira, N.Y. She was the daughter of the late Herbert A. and Berdena (Terwilleger) Porter.  She was the housekeeping supervisor at Troy Community Hospital in Troy, and retired in 1983.  Naomi was a member of the Austinville Union Church, attended the Troy Baptist Church in her later years, and was a former member of TOPS (Troy Vets Club).  Naomi loved her family more than anything. They include her children, Eunice (Arthur) Wilston of Troy, Shirley Forrest of Elmira, N.Y., James (Julia) Forrest of Troy, Lorraine (Charles) Geiger of Corning, N.Y., David (Sally) Forrest of Mansfield, Pa., Donna (Richard) Brass of Woodhull, N.Y., and Pearl (Fred) Stroud of Troy. Naomi is also survived by her grandchildren, Eugene (Sue) Wilston of Sugar Grove, Pa., Sheila (Daniel) Eckman of Lancaster, Pa., Ronald (Keri) Wilston of Bath, N.Y., Sandi (Gregory) Jones of Troy, Daniel Stroud of Troy, Jeremiah Kohut of Elkland, Pa., Kimberly Calkins of Corning, Shawn (Misty) Forest of Mansfield, Laurie (Richard) Packer of Mainesburg, Pa., Deborah (William) Campbell, James (Ann Marie) Forrest and Cindy (Scott) Larcombe.  In addition she has 29 great-grandchildren.  Her parents; husband, James; and brother, Edward Porter; preceded Naomi in death.  Contributions may be made in Naomi's memory to the Austinville Union Church, RR1, Box 368, Troy, Pa. or to The First Baptist Church of Troy, 160 Canton St., Troy, Pa.  –Towanda Daily Review

PORTER–ELLA JANE PORTER TERWILLEGER, 102, of the Bradford County Manor, and formerly of the Columbia Cross Roads and Canton areas, went home to her Lord on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 25, 2004.  Ella was born on April 19, 1901, in Beartown, NY  She was the daughter of Latney and Sophia (Gray) Porter.  Ella married Asa on Oct. 30, 1922 in the Coryland Baptist Church.  Together they owned and operated a dairy farm in Columbia Township for many years until retiring.  She was a former member of the Gillett Baptist Church and Canton's Lady Rebekah Lodge No. 362.  Ella later attended the Canton Wesleyan Church and volunteered at the Canton Hospitality House.  Mrs. Terwilleger was happiest when busy.  In addition to caring for her family and home, she enjoyed helping with the daily operation of the family's farm.  Ella also enjoyed flowers, working in her gardens, crocheting and embroidering.  She is survived by: a son and daughter-in-law; James and Esther Terwilleger of Troy; 2 grandchildren: Michael Terwilleger of Spokane, WA and Rosemary Winebarger of Clearwater, FL, two great-grandsons: Jimmy and William Winebarger of Fla., and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to her husband, Asa, Mrs. Terwilleger was preceded in death by four brothers; Carson, Daniel, Herbert and Morrell Porter.  Her family invites friends to call from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, at the Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Drive, Canton.  The funeral and committal services will follow with Pastor Jay Morris and retired Pastor Jasper Smith officiating.  Burial will be held in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  Those who wish may make memorials in Ella's name to the Activity Department of the Bradford County Manor at RR3, Box 322, Troy, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review.

 HERBERT A. PORTER, 86, of Troy RD 1, died Dec. 7, 1979 at the Bath Veterans Administration Hospital, NY.  Born April 23, 1893, in Shunk, he was the son of James and Sophia Gray Porter.  He was a retired farmer and was formerly employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad.  He was a 50-year member of the Austinville Odd Fellows Lodge No. 320.  He was veteran of World War I and a member of the Troy American Legion.  He is survived by a son, Edward L. Porter, of Troy RD 1; a daughter, Mrs. James (Naomi) Forrest of Troy; a sister, Ella Terwilleger, of Canton RD; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and a great-great granddaughter.  The funeral was held Dec. 11 in Troy with full military honors.  The Rev. Kenneth Marple officiated.  Burial was at Bradford County Memorial Park. –Sullivan Review.

PORTER - IRENE L. KIPP
 Irene L. Kipp, age 94, of New Albany, PA died at the Skilled Nursing Unit at Memorial Hospital in Towanda, PA on August 2, 2002. She was born on April 15, 1908 in Troy, PA, a daughter of Gordon and Maude Dodge Porter. Mrs. Kipp was a member of the Evergreen Christian Church where she had been a Sunday School teacher. She is survived by a daughter and her husband, Elnora and Glenn Potter; two sons and their wives, Jerome and Betty Kipp and the Rev. Romeyn and Elaine Kipp; nine grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Irene's husband of 71 years, Leland Kipp, predeceased her 1998 as well as brothers,  Howard, Wayne, Frank, Denton and Emery and her sisters, Florence and Clarabelle. Funeral services were held at the Evergreen Christian Church with the Rev. Romeyn Kipp officiating assisted by the Rev. Michael Dodd and interment to be in Bradford County Memorial Park in Luthers Mills.  Arrangements were by the Russell McHenry Funeral Home in Dushore. Memorials may be directed to the Evergreen Christian Church Memorial Fund in care of Nancy Claudell, RR 2, New Albany, PA 18833 in Mrs. Kipp's memory. (TGR, Thursday, August 8, 2002)

PORTER –IRENE L. KIPP, 94, formerly of New Albany, died August 2, 2002 at the Skilled Nursing Unit at Memorial Hospital of Towanda.  Born on April 15, 1908 in Troy, she was a daughter of Gordon and Maude Dodge Porter.  Mrs. Kipp was a member of the Evergreen Christian Church, where she had been a Sunday School teacher and enjoyed playing the guitar and singing.  Her other talents included dressmaking, art and painting and photography.  While at Skilled Nursing she had given staff, family and friends many pictures she had done while sitting in her chair.  Being a devoted Christian, her pictures always had Scripture verses on them.  Irene’s husband of y1 years, Leland Kipp, died in January of 1998.  Surviving are a daughter and her husband, Elnora and Glenn Potter; two sons and their wives, Jerome and Betty Kipp and the Rev. Romeyn and Elaine Kipp; nine grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brothers, Howard, Wayne, Frank, Denton and Emery, and her sisters, Florence and Clarabelle.  Funeral services was held in the Evergreen Christian Church, August 5, with the Rev. Romeyn Kipp officiating and the Rev. Michael Dodd assisting. Interment followed in Bradford Co. Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  Memorials may be directed to the Evergreen Christian Church Memorial fund, in care of Nancy Claudell, RR 2, New Albany, Pa. in Mrs. Kipp’s memory.  Arrangements were entrusted to the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore.  –Canton Independent Sentinel.

 

PORTER Marion B. Overrein

93, formerly of the Valley and Horseheads, N.Y., area died Monday, August 27, 2012 at My Family in Tucson, Ariz., following an extended illness.  She was born on January 24, 1919 in Austinville, Pa., the daughter of the late Harley and Bessie Brown Porter.  Marion was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and greatgreat grandmother. She enjoyed doing crafts of all kinds, but she loved bowling and did so up until the last two years when failing health stopped her from continuing. Marion was a member of the Eastern Star.  She is predeceased by her first husband LeRoy Johnson, second husband Harold Arnold, third husband James Overrein, and brother Ivan Porter.  Marion is survived by her children: Joseph and Elizabeth Johnson of Sayre, Pa., Allien and Allen Rightmire of Sayre, Pa., and LeRoy and Claudia Johnson of Tucson, Ariz.; 12 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; several greatgreat grandchildren, a niece, four nephews, and several cousins.  Friends and family may call on Friday, August 31, 2012 from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, Pa. Funeral Services will follow at the Funeral Home at 7pm with the Rev. Linda Rogers officiating.  Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa.  Memorial donations may be made in Marion’s memory to: Guthrie Hospice, 421 Tomahawk Road, Towanda, PA 18848. Sayre Morning Times – August 30, 2012

 

ANTHONY POSSEMATO, 74 of Homets Ferry, Wyalusing, RR 4, died on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 1999 at the home of his niece and family.  He was born May 10, 1925 in Jersey City, N.J. a son of the late Fioretino and Rose Fammanartino Possemato.  Mr. Possemato is a veteran of World War II having served with the United States Air Force.  He resided in Jackson, N.J. from 1983 until 1998.  On July 17, 1999 he moved to Homets Ferry in Wyalusing, PA.  Anthony presently resided with his niece Debbie and Richard Howard and family.  He attended the United Methodist Church.  He was a member of VFW Post No. 4703, Jackson N.J.  He enjoyed time spent shooting pool.  Prior to his retirement from the United States Air Force at McGuire Air Force Base, he was employed by Bradford County as a probation officer.  On May 1, 1999 he and his wife, the former Dorothy Jean Harkness Possemato celebrated 30 years of marriage.  Surviving is his wife, Dorothy Possemato, a resident at the Bradford County Manor; granddaughters, Kimberly Ann and Jennifer Allen; a brother, Lewis Possemato of New Jersey; a sister, Maurine Gray of New Jersey; and many nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Sally Davidson Allen; a brother, John Possemato and two sisters, Babe and Angie.  Funeral services will be held Thursday, Oct. 21, 1999 at 2 p.m. at the McHenry Funeral home, 106 Church St., Wyalusing, Pa. with the Rev. Vic Millard, pastor of the Braintrim Baptist Church officiating.  Interment will follow in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa.  Memorials may be directed to the Disabled American Veterans Foundation, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio.  –Towanda Daily Review

 

FREDERICK E. POST - On the morning of Nov. 20, 2020, the gentle soul of Frederick E. Post passed into the hands of his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. Fred was born on Aug. 6, 1926 on the family farm in Sheshequin, to William H and Mabel Jane Post. He started out as a farmer working with his father on the family farm then became a contractor until he retired. Fred lived in the same house for 90 years until his marriage to Liz Frankenfield in Nov. 26, 2016 and moving to Williams Township, Pennsylvania in 2016. A faithful church goer he attended Union Corners Methodist Church, East Smithfield Federated Church, currently a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church of Morgan Hill. Fred loved music. Playing his guitar and singing were very much a part of his happy life along with his western attire. Fred’s easygoing personality and always ready to help anyone with anything made everyone love Fred. Along with his parents Fred was predeceased by his wives, Jean Pelton Post and Virginia Crandall Post, his sister and husband Edna & Hudson Northrup, brother and wife Ivan and Doris Post and his nephew Ronald I. Post. Fred is survived by his wife, Liz Post, step daughter, Wanda (Craig) Lezak and family, step son, Timothy (Charlotte) Frankenfield and family, his sister, Alberta Westbrook and family, in-laws Julie and Paul Moriarty and family, Betty and Fred Wheaton and family, Barbara and Tom Judge and family as well as many nieces and nephews and step nephew, Bernie Petry. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Burlington Township. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Lehigh Valley Hospice, 2024 Lehigh Street, Allentown, PA. -Towanda Daily Review 11/26/2020

 

POTTER Bernice Elizabeth (Potter) Dodge

86, widow of Raymond Daniel Dodge, formerly of Wyalusing, Pa., died Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at the Bradford County Manor, West Burlington Twp., Pa. Born June 20, 1924 in Towanda, Pa,, she was a daughter of the late George and Leola Henley Potter. Bernice was the baker at the Bradford County Manor for many years. Her life focused on her large family, of whom she was very proud. She loved crocheting and plastic canvas, creating many crafts for family and friends. She will be sadly missed.  Surviving are her children: Edward (Cora) Dodge of Towanda, Pa., Karen Schill of Burlington, Pa., Phyllis (Herbert) Jennings of Sulphur Springs, Tex., Connie Miller of Towanda, Pa., Donald (Dorothy) Dodge of West Burlington, Pa., Bryan (Kathy) Dodge of Granville Summit, Pa., Kala (Keith) Swain of Wyalusing, Pa., Raymond Jr. (Christinia) of Towanda, Pa.; and son-in-law David Joslyn of Ohio; brother Francis (Margaret) Potter of Towanda, Pa. Also surviving are 30 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by her daughter Betty Joslyn; and sons-in-law, Richard Miller and Ernest Schill; brothers Gerald, George, Eugene, Joseph, and James; sisters Mary Johnson, Sarah Coates, Dorothy Culver, and Ellen Dunn.  The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 20, 2011 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa., with Pastor Jason Laudermilch officiating. Interment will be at the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.  The family suggests that contributions be directed to the Alzheimer's Association , Northeastern PA Regional Office, 57 North Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 in Bernice's memory.  Towanda Daily Review - June 16, 2011

 

POTTER –ELLEN ROSE POTTER DUNN, 72, widow of Clay V. Dunn Jr., formerly of Center Street, Athens, and the Personal Care Home of Memorial Hospital, Towanda, died Saturday evening, March 20, 2004 at the Tioga Nursing Home, in Waverly, N.Y.  Born November 2, 1931, in Towanda, she was a daughter of the late George Potter and Leola Henley Potter.  On May 29, 1947, she married Clay V. Dunn Jr. in Towanda.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years on August 4, 2001.  In early years, Ellen was employed by the David Wilmot Hotel in Towanda.  She was later employed by the Heritage Nursing Home in Athens.  Ellen possessed great love for her family and home.  She enjoyed working crossword puzzles, playing board games, cards and Bingo.  She is survived by her children, Linda Carman, Joan Zenewicz, Brenda Wilson and her husband Dave Wilson, Peggy Mosier and her husband Mickey Mosier, Sherry Warburton, Donnie Dunn and his wife Debra Dunn, Barbara Westover and her husband Jim Westover, Cindy Hoffman and her husband Joe Hoffman, Rick Dunn and his wife Ann Dunn, Dawn Mitchell and her husband Mitch Mitchell, Donna Dunn, and Pam Orshaw and her husband Mark Orshaw; 24 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; a brother, frank Potter; a sister, Bernice Dodge, brothers-in-law, Carl Dunn and Harry Coates; sister-in-law, Phyllis Burnside; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was preceded in death by a son, David C. Dunn; a grandson, Mickey Mosier; a son-in-law, Ray Zenewicz; and by several brothers and sisters.  The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave. in Towanda.  The funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 24, 2004, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.  Interment will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, Ohio in Ellen’s memory.  –Towanda Daily Review.

POTTER –MARY L. POTTER JOHNSON, 78, of the Senior Citizens Building, Towanda, formerly of Franklindale, died, February 18, 1998, at the Bradford County Manor, West Burlington, PA.  Born December 11, 1919 in Towanda she was the daughter of the late George A. and Leola Henley Potter.  During World War II she was employed by Sylvania Electronics, Towanda.  Her main interest in life encompassed her home and family.  She was a member of the Franklin Fire Co. and Monroe Hose Co. Ladies Auxiliaries.  Surviving are her husband, Harry F. Johnson Sr. whom she married March 16, 1942; sons and daughters-in-law, Harry F. and Kathy Johnson Jr., Mountain Lake, PA, William E. and Laurie Johnson, LeRaysville, John “Jack” E. and Sylvia Johnson, Powell, George A. and Florence Johnson, Monroeton and Terry L. and Renee Johnson, Gouldsboro, daughters, Mary Ellen Kennedy, W. Franklin and Julie Pennay, Carlisle, daughters and sons-in-law, Jeannie and Boyce Northrup Jr. Powell, Suzanne and Joseph Stewart, Franklindale, Leola and Tom Gould, Shiremanstown, PA, 37 grandchildren, and 38 great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Francis and Margaret Potter, Towanda, sister and brother-in-law, Ellen and Clay Dunn Jr. Athens, sister, Bernice Dodge, LeRaysville, several nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.  The funeral service was held February 20 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda with Rev. Allen Hulslander, officiating.  Interment was in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  Memorial donations may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association, Northeastern Pennsylvania Chapter, Kirby Health Center, 71 North Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, PA in Mrs. Johnson’s memory.  –Canton Independent Sentinel.

WILLIAM PAUL POTTER, 76, of Towanda RR 4, Towanda Township, died Tuesday morning, March 20, 2001, at his home.  Born Dec. 9, 1924 in Towanda, Pa., he was a son of the late William H. and Eunice F. Hunter Potter.  William attended the Towanda Schools and was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. Upon returning from the military, he was employed by Sylvania Electric in Towanda for 17 years until 1968.  In 1968 he purchased the former Howland Hotel in Towanda, which he operated as the Potter Hotel until 1970.  In 1971, William became employed by E.I. Dupont Inc. in Towanda, where he worked for 17 years until his retirement in 1988.  He was a member of the Beirne-Webster V.F.W. Post No. 1568, Towanda, and Towanda American Legion Post No. 42.  Mr. Potter was active in Towanda Little League for many years and enjoyed playing softball, bowling, and watching his children and grandchildren play ball.  Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Anna Youkoski Potter, at home; his children and their spouses, William r. and Katherine Potter of Berlin, N.J., Ronald D. and Nancy Potter of Standing Stone, Brad F. Potter of Marshview, Mark M. Potter of Towanda RR 4, robin S. Potter of Durell, randy J. Potter of Towanda and Vicki J. Potter of Towanda RR 4; a brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Helen Potter of Euclid, Ohio; a brother, Dean Potter of Gibsonton, Fla.; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents, and by a great-grandson Zachary Brown.  The funeral service will be held Friday, March 23, 2001, at 1 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with the Rev. Allen Hulslander, pastor of the Towanda First United Methodist Church, officiating.  Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, with Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 according full military honors.  The family will receive friends Thursday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home.  The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Towanda Little League in care of Judy Howard, RR 2, Box 247-1A, Wysox, Pa. in Mr. Potter’s memory.  –Towanda Daily Review.

PRATT, C. Richard - C. Richard Pratt, 86, of Troy, PA was called home to Heaven by his Lord and Savior on Tuesday morning November 13, 2018 from the Bradford County Manor.Born in Canton, PA October 4, 1932, Charles Richard, “Dick” to family and friends, was a son of the late Leland Daniel and Anna Elora (Dexter) Pratt.  He grew up on the family’s dairy farm in Granville Township.  Dick graduated from Troy High School in 1951 where he was active in the Future Farmers of America.  On Oct. 11, 1953, he married the former Joyce Dunbar in the Bakersburg Community Church.  Richard possessed a strong work ethic all his life.  In addition to the daily operations of the Pratt Family Dairy, he also worked at Canton’s Swayze Folding Box Company for several years before working as a perk tester for Tioga County, PA.  In his early years, Dick found his calling by dedicating his life in service to the Lord.  He was an active member of the former East Granville Baptist Church, serving in many church offices including deacon and later as pastor. More recently Dick was a member of the Faith Baptist Church in Canton. He also enjoyed ministering at the Sunday services of Canton’s McCallum Manor and later Troy’s Hillcrest Apartments.  Mr. Pratt was also a 50-plus year member of the Pennsylvania Grange; including Granville Center, Union (located in West Burlington) and the Beech Flats Granges.  He cherished times shared with his family and was his children and grandkids’ biggest fan in school activities.   Dick also enjoyed following professional sports, being outdoors, camping and hunting in earlier years. Surviving is his beloved Joyce, his wife of 65 years, children; Wayne E. (Claire) Pratt of Granville Summit and Linda L. Fulford of Williamsport, six grandchildren; Vernon C. Sager II of Columbia Cross Roads, Christopher B. (Daphne) Sager of Ridgebury, Scott (Maggie) Pratt of Granville Summit, Abram Fulford of Troy, Joseph Fulford of Towanda and Caitlin (Chance) Wright of Troy, great grandchildren; Sophia Wright and Parker Pratt, three siblings; Gerald (Marjorie) Pratt of Granville Summit, Paul (Patty) Pratt of Burgettstown and Dorothy (Larry) Stone of Canton, a son-in-law, Vernon C. Sager Sr. of Columbia Cross Roads, sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law; Doris (Robert) Sherman, Harriet Raub, May Dunbar all of Troy and Lloyd W. Dunbar of Columbia Cross Roads; special friend, Julia Beach of Troy, several nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends and neighbors. Richard was predeceased by a brother, Miles B. Pratt, son-in-law; Robert Brown Fulford III, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; Larry Raub, Thomas Dunbar, Linda Dunbar, Harry "Pete" Dunbar, Ralph Dunbar, Jr., and Wayne (Evelyn) Dunbar. Family invites friends to call 11:30 – 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19, at Pepper Funeral Home & Cremation Facility, 578 Springbrook Dr. Canton.   Richard’s pastor, Rev. John Lattimer will officiate the funeral service at 1 p.m.  Burial will follow in Bradford County Memorial Park in Luthers Mills. Those who wish may consider a donation in Mr. Pratt’s name to the Faith Baptist Church, c/o 2307 Southside Rd. Canton, PA 17724. – Williamsport Sun-Gazette, 16 November 2018

PROBST -INA MARIE PARKS - Heaven received another angel on July 20, 2019, when Ina Marie Parks, 81, of Towanda passed away at Guthrie Towanda Memorial Hospital surrounded by her children following declining health. Ina was born on Sept. 17, 1937 in Stillwater, PA to Bethel and Henry Probst. Ina graduated from Berwick High School in 1955 and married the love of her life, Harold Parks, on Aug. 17, 1968. She enjoyed baking, sewing, camping, reading, and spending time with family and friends. She was strong in her faith, most recently attending the Independent Baptist Church of Towanda. Ina babysat for numerous families in the area and was a CNA at the Heritage Nursing Home in Athens before working as a Direct Service Provider for Futures Residential Care in Towanda. Ina was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, as well as her sister, Martha (June) Maciejewski; brother-in-law, Eugene Maciejewski; niece, Marie Cashman; grandson, Lincoln Fledderjohn; and great-grandson, Gabriel Bartholomew. She is survived by her children, Pam Shaffer (Charles), Randy Hickox (Robin), Sandra Chilson (Charles), and Mary Jane Fledderjohn (Bret). She is also survived by her stepdaughters, Yvonne Kitchnefsky (Joe) and Rita Stone and her stepson Harold Parks (Ruth). She greatly loved her 11 grandchildren (Tracie, Brandy, Christopher, Matthew, Brandon, Rachelle, Jason, Robb, Daniel, Riley, and Declan) and many great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind three nephews, many special friends who she considered family, and several “adopted kids” who lovingly refer to her as Ina Mom. A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at the Independent Baptist Church, Towanda. Family and friends may call from 2 p.m. until the time of the service. Interment will be private in Bradford County Memorial Park, Burlington Township, PA. The family would like to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to the staff of the Skilled Nursing Unit at Guthrie Towanda Memorial Hospital and Guthrie Hospice who have provided care and comfort for their mother. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make donations in Ina’s memory to the Guthrie Hospice 421 Tomahawk Road, Towanda, PA, T.A.C.O. Food Pantry 1876 Golden Mile Road, P.O. Box 463, Wysox, PA or Independent Baptist Church, 109 Cherry St., Towanda, PA. Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda, PA. -Towanda Daily Review 7/23/2019

PROOF –LOUISE (PROOF) ARNOLD, 68, of East Rush, Pa. passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, March 4, 2014. Born April 19, 1945 in Sayre, Pa., she was the daughter of the late William U. and Ruth A. (Northrop) Proof. After graduating from Wyalusing High School Class of 1963 in the top 10 of her class, she worked for Russell Pratt and Peg Cobb Insurance Agencies. Later on she was employed by Claverak Electric, Wysox, Pa. as an administrator for 30 years. She was a long time member of the International Association of Administrative Professionals. Louise volunteered for the American Red Cross during floods travelling to New Orleans and Florida to aid people in need. She and Dick loved to travel, visiting all 50 states! For 35 years she lived in East Rush and the past several winters, she and Dick vacationed in Venice, Fla. during the winter months. Louise was a licensed cosmetologist until the age of 65. She took great pride in her home in East Rush, her yard was kept up to perfection. Survivors include her significant other of 35 years, Dick G. Richards of East Rush, Pa.; her identical twin sister, Lucille P. Donovan of Troy, Pa.; brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Darlene Proof of Macomb, Mich.; niece and her spouse, Lisa and David Merglewski of Sterling Heights, Mich.; grandniece and grand nephews and their spouses, Bridgette and Michael Allen of Clawson, Mich., Nicholas and Brittany Cluckey of Warren, Mich., Davey Merglewski of Sterling Heights, Mich.; great-great nephews, Michael Allen III and Hunter Cluckey; her significant other's children and their families, Beth and Al Peach and their sons, A.J. and Derek of Peabody, Mass., Dick Jr. and Lisa Richards and their sons, Colby and Harrison of Spring, Texas, Brian and Denise Richards of Danvers, Mass.; her significant other's late son's family, Kristina and Tony Agganis and their son, Lynn, Mass., Tiffany Richards, of Peabody, Mass.; and numerous cousins. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her significant other's son, Daniel Richards, in October 2013. Services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 3, 2014, at the Bartron-Myer Funeral Home, Inc., Montrose, PA. A private interment will be held in Bradford County Memorial Park at the convenience of the family. The family will provide all flowers, memorial contributions may be made to True Friend's Animal Welfare, 16332 SR 706, Montrose, PA, or to the charity of your choice. –Towanda Daily Review 6/7/2014

DANA P. PRONTI age 66 of Southport, passed away, Fri. June 24, 2016 at Elcor Health Services following declining health. Born on July 21, 1949 in Elmira, Dana was the son of the late, Louis J. & Margaret Bailey Pronti. In addition to his mother, Dana is survived by a brother, Thomas Pronti; maternal uncles, Russell (Barb) Bailey and William (Betty) Bailey; nieces, nephews and cousins. A special companion, Tasha his dog. In addition to his father, Louis Pronti, Dana was predeceased by his maternal uncle, David Bailey and paternal aunt, Angela Crouch. Dana resided in the Binghamton area where he was employed by G.E. and I.B.M. before moving to Southport to help his mom. A private person, Dana enjoyed music. Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway Southport/Elmira New York 14904 on Wed. June 25, 2016 between the hours of 10-11 a.m. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. with interment in Bradford County Memorial Park. –Elmira Star-Gazette 6/26/2016

ROLAND N. PRUYNE, 68, Milan RD 1 passed away at the Robert Packer Hospital Friday, April 14, 1989 after an extended illness. He was born in Waverly on Aril 16, 1920, a son of William and Clara Stark Pruyne. He has been a life-long resident of the Milan-East Smithfield area. He owned and operated a dairy farm in Smithfield Township and later worked at Leprino Foods, Waverly, retiring in 1985. He is survived by his wife, Virginia at home; two sons, Stephen of East Smithfield and David of Milan RD 1; two daughters, Rosemary Pruyne of Bellefont, PA and Mrs. Sharon Parker of Waverly; four grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Pauline Chubb of Athens; two brothers, William Pruyne of Ulster RD 2 and Robert Pruyne of Milan; several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Lowery Funeral Home Sunday from 2 until 4 p.m. Funeral services will be held there Monday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Jonathan Bausman, Milan United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills. –Towanda Daily Review

PRUYNE - William H. Pruyne, 59, of Ulster RR 2 (Ulster Township), Pa., died Friday, July 11, 2008, at his home.  Born Aug. 20, 1948, in Sayre, Pa., he was the son of the late William B. and Marjorie Brown Pruyne.  Bill was a graduate of S.R.U. High School, Class of 1966.  In earlier years he was employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Bill was subsequently employed by Ingersoll–Rand in Athens for 23 years until declining health would no longer permit him to continue.  Surviving are: his children, Patty Pruyne of Ulster RR 2, Melissa Manuel of Monroeton RR 1, Michelle Pruyne of Dille, W.Va., and Matthew Pruyne of Ulster RR 2; nine grandchildren, Felicity, Kira, Liam, Micheala, Noah, William, April, Zachary and Katie; his former wife and daily companion, Paula Pruyne of Ulster RR 2; and a niece and a nephew.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Lorena Raker.  A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 17, at Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa. There are no calling hours.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Bowen–Farr Funeral Home, Ulster.  Submitted by RKW.  Towanda Daily Review.

PUDNEY –ELIZABETH H. PUDNEY RICE, 62, of Athens, Pa, died Sunday, Feb. 9, 2003, at the Robert Packer Hospital after an extended illness. Born May 15, 1940 in Waverly, N.Y., the daughter of Charles and Betsy Frazier Pudney. She graduated from Athens High School in 1958 and retired after 25 years of service from the Robert Packer Hospital in 1998. She loved to bake and do crafts for craft shows. Elizabeth was predeceased by both of her parents. She is survived by: her husband of 32 years, Frank Sickler, at home; her children, Luann and Nick Cornell of Milford, De., Kelvin Rice of Athens, Pa., Bethann Schmieg of Waverly, N.Y., and Joanne and Joe Polzella of Athens, Pa.; her grandchildren, Chris Cornell of Milford, De., Amber and Nathan Rice of Athens, Pa., Stephanie and Stacey Schmieg of Waverly, N.Y., and Marie and Andrew Polzella of Athens, Pa.; a sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Bob Twigg; a brother, Elwyn Kie; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Family and friends may call Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2003, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 South Main St., Athens, Pa. Funeral services will follow on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Donald Anderson, pastor of the Athens United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa. Memorials may be made in her name to the Athens United Methodist Church, 118 South Main St., Athens, Pa. 18810 or to the Legacy Walk, P.O. Box 404, Athens, Pa. 18810.  Submitted by Carol Brotzman.  Towanda Daily Review Feb. 10, 2003.

 

PULK Marion Gladys Frances Pulk Morris 

Our Mother, Marion Gladys Frances Pulk Morris, of Towanda, Pa., died on Aug. 20, 2012. Marion was born at Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn, N.Y. on Dec. 28, 1927, a daughter of Alfred Pulk and Margaret Stavage Pulk Davis. Marion attended Catholic school in Manhattan, N.Y. She later moved to Mildred, Pa. and lived with her grandmother, Mrs. Stavage. She worked as a housekeeper for Dr. Guthrie in Sayre, Pa. and was also a nurses aid at Robert Packer Hospital. Later she worked in Luther Mills as a switchboard operator.  In September of 1949, Marion married Lewis W. Morris I. They raised their children while traveling throughout the United States working side by side in garment factories and remained close friends until his death.  Marion leaves behind three children, Bertha Ann Morris Finnerty, Bobby Jo Morris McCracken and husband Jon H. McCracken, and Lewis W. Morris II and wife Cheryl; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sisters Barbara, Marty, and Cathy Davis all of Staten Island, N.Y.; and a close sister-in-law Marie Davis Bailey.   In addition to her parents, Marion is preceded in death by one daughter, Donna Kay Morris in 1970; sisters Genevieve Davis and Joan Davis; and brother Mike Davis.  The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 24 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 11 a.m. at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Third St., Towanda, Pa. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park Luthers Mills, Pa.   Towanda Daily Review – August 22, 2012

 

PUTNAM –CLARA PUTNAM BENJAMIN, 74, widow of William H. “Bill” Benjamin of Wyalusing RD 3 (Orwell Township), formerly of Wysox RD 2 died Tuesday evening July 14, 1987 at the Troy Community Hospital following a long period of deteriorating health. Born November 11, 1912 in Laquin, she was a daughter of Frank and Mabel Rockwell Putnam. Her main interests in life encompassed her home and family. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. James (Jo Ann) Drew of Cary, NY formerly of Athens and Mrs. Donald (Neva) Allis of Wyalusing RD 3; three grandsons and a granddaughter, Kurt Drew of Cary, Timothy, Christopher and Shannon Allis all of Wyalusing RD 3. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Benjamin in 1974. A private funeral service will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda with the Rev. Harry L. Ferguson officiating. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park. There will be no calling hours. Memorials may be directed to the H.O.P.S. Ambulance Association in her memory. –Towanda Daily Review

 

PUTNAM, Floyd L.

age 78 of 602 Second St., Towanda, Pa., at his home Sunday, December23, 1973. Friends may call at the family home Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral and committal service will be held there Thursday at 11 a.m. Rev. Harry Porter Farr officiating. Burial at Bradford County Memorial Park. Memorials may be directed to the North Central Pennsylvania Heart Fund. Survived by his wife Alice Merideth Putnam, step-son William H. Hornet of Towanda, Pa., one cousin, Mrs. Mary Havens of West Burlington, Pa., 3 step-grandchildren. He was a member of Towanda Elks Lodge. For several years he was manager of the Towanda Office of the State Employment Bureau. Arrangements made by Vickery Funeral Home in Troy, Pa.

QUEAL - CHASE, Marian (Queal)
Age 91, formerly of Gillett, PA, died Wednesday, May 23, 2007, at the Carleton Care Home in Wellsboro, PA. She was the wife of the late Henry Chase. Marian was born on September 26, 1915 in Jobs Corners, a daughter of Robert and Edna Gates Queal. Marian enjoyed farming and was a member of the Fassett Baptist Church. Marian is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Carson and Susan Chase of White Mountain Lake, Arizona; six grandchildren, Ronda Patterson, Ranee Lane, Randy Chase, Carrie Clark, Philip Clark, Michelle Nichols; and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Clausen Chase, husband, Henry, a brother and sisters, nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, May 26, 2007, from 1 p.m. till 3 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will immediately follow the viewing at 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park.  (Robert and Edna Gates Queal - Gillett cemetery)