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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.  All people are listed in alphabetic order by surname at BIRTH. Women identified by a married alias only and  for whom a birth surname can not be identified, are listed on the last page for the cemetery's obituaries. Please send in typed obituaries for people buried in our local cemeteries. If possible include name of newspaper and date. Send typed in your email or in attached Word files. Send to Joyce M. Tice (JoyceTice@aol.com)

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SAGE –EVA LOUISE CLAGETT, 84, of 123 Maple St., Athens died Monday morning, April 13, 1987 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Carl Rehfeldt in Towanda. Born Feb. 5, 1903 in Rummerfield, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Maybele Landmesser Sage. Mrs. Clagett was employed at The Spinning Wheel Candy Shop in Athens for many years. In earlier years she was a resident of Rummerfield, moving to Athens in 1947 to make her home. She was a member of the Athens United Methodist Church and enjoyed craft work, crocheting and the making of afghans for the church benefits. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Donna C. and Carl G. Rehfeldt of Towanda; a granddaughter, Mrs. David (Joan) Birchard of Wappenger Falls, NY; three great-grandchildren, Jason, Eric and Lisa Birchard, all of Wappenger Falls; two sisters, Mrs. Leila Newberry of Rhinebeck, NY and Mrs. Albert (Rita) Proctor of Catlett, VA, several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph T. Clagett on April 5, 1963 and by a grandson, Jerry Rehfeldt in January 1952. The funeral and committal service will be held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda with her pastor, the Rev. Wilmot E. Mather officiating. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 1-2:30 Wednesday afternoon at the funeral home. Friends who wish may remember Mrs. Clagett by directing memorials to the Towanda Ambulance Association in care of Albert O. Remsnyder, secretary, 106 Thomas Ave., Towanda, PA. –Towanda Daily Review

 

SALLADA –GRACE.  MRS JOHN P. ADERHOLD, 64, of Canton, died Friday June 3, 1949.  She is survived by her husband; daughters, Mrs. Adam Wagner, Miss Martha Aderhold, both at hoe, Mrs. Henry Wilkinsin of Ulster, Mrs. Donald Babbit of Dresden, Mrs. Caroline Anderson of Wynnewood, Pa. sons; Joseph of Philadelphia, John of Lansdowne, Pa., James of Washington, D.C., William of Huntington, Pa., eight grandchildren.  Funeral was held Monday at 2 p.m. (DST) at the Morse Funeral Home.  Rev. William Woodman officiated and burial was in Bradford County Memorial Park.

 

MR. ALBERT DALE SALSMAN, age 87, of Route 187, Sugar Run, Pa., went home to be with his Savior on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 11, 2015 at the Gino J. Merli Veterans' Center in Scranton, Pa. Dale was born on June 16, 1927 on Golden Hill, Windham Twp., Wyoming Co., Pa., the son of the late Frank and Vergie Harris Salsman. Dale joined the U.S. Army in June of 1945 and was honorably discharged in November of 1947, serving in Germany during that time. Dale purchased a farm in Wilmot Township in 1948 and married Detta Mary VanDeMark on July 2, 1949. Dale and Mary were married for 58 years, until her passing on Aug. 2, 2007. He operated the dairy farm in Wilmot Township, until 1964. Afterward he was employed for Agway in Laceyville until he was hired at Proctor and Gamble in Mehoopany, where he worked in their wood yard until his retirement in 1992.Dale attended the Braintrim Baptist Church in Laceyville for many years. He enjoyed being outdoors, especially hunting, cutting wood, farming, and raising beef cattle. He is survived by his three sons and their wives, Wayne and Elton Salsman, of Sugar Run, Pa., Norman and Naomi Salsman, of Laceyville, Pa., Brian and Crystal Salsman, of Sugar Run, Pa. Also surviving him are his eight grandchildren, Chad (Susan) Salsman, Chris (Rhiannon) Salsman, Jody Salsman, Jonniann Butterfield, Jay (Michelle) Salsman, Isaiah Salsman, Caleb Salsman, and Kelcy (Saddraid) Hubbard. He is also survived by eight great-grandchildren. Dale is also survived by his brother, Carl Salsman of Laceyville, Pa., and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Besides his wife and his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Gladys Aten; and four brothers, Ralph Salsman, Kenneth Salsman, Clifford Salsman, and Leon Salsman.Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 16, 2015 at the Braintrim Baptist Church in Laceyville, Pa., with Rev. Thomas Davis of the church officiating. Interment will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park in Luthers Mills, Pa. Family and friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 15, 2015 at the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main Street, Laceyville, Pa. Military services will be conducted by the members of the Rought Hall Post No. 510 American Legion of Black Walnut, Pa.; the Dennis Strong Post No. 457 American Legion of Tunkhannock, Pa.; and the Endless Mountains Post No. 3583 V.F.W. of Mehoopany, Pa., on Monday morning prior to the funeral services at the Braintrim Baptist Church in Laceyville. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make memorial donations, in memory of Dale, to the Braintrim Baptist Church, P.O. Box 281, Laceyville, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review 2/13/2015

 

SALSMAN –CHRISTINE JENNY SALSMAN BROWN, age 60, of Laceyville, PA passed away Sunday morning, April 20, 2014 at the Memorial Hospital in Towanda, PA. Christine was born on October 30, 1953 the daughter of Harold C. and Janette Long Salsman of Laceyville, PA. She attended Wyalusing High School. She was employed as a team leader at Cargill (formerly Taylor Packing) in Wyalusing, PA. Christine enjoyed being outdoors including gardening in her flower bed and mowing the lawn. She loved her dogs and cats. Most of all she adored Austin Michael Button, the boy that she raised since his birth. Besides her parents and Austin, Christine is survived by her brothers Steve Salsman (Barb Cook) of Laceyville, PA Dean Salsman (Karla), of Laceyville, PA Michael Salsman (Paula) of Sugar Run, PA, and Tim Salsman (Michelle) of Wyalusing, PA. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and brothers and sisters-in-law. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Brown on March 28, 2006. Family and friends may call at the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main St., Laceyville, PA on Friday, April 25, 2014 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. A private family service will be later at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers those wishing may make memorial donations may do so in Christine’s name to the Bradford County Humane Society, PO Box 179, Ulster, PA. –Contributed by Carol Brotzman

SALSMAN Dorothy I. "Dot" Norton
71, of Athens, Pa., died
on Monday, Sept. 6, 2010 at Robert Packer Hospital following a brief illness.  She was born in Sayre, Pa. on Nov. 28, 1938 the daughter of Olin and Marie Hunsinger Salsman. Dorothy was a graduate of Athens High School and Elmira Business Institute. Following graduation, she was employed for 34 years with Robert Packer Hospital and Guthrie Clinic. She recently retired from WalMart after 15 years of employment. On July 10, 1976, Dorothy married Henry "Skip" Norton, having just celebrated their 34th wedding anniversary. She loved to camp and belonged to many local camping clubs over the years. Dorothy especially enjoyed their annual trip to the Hartford Fair. She is predeceased by her father Olin in 1954, and step-father Roger Chamberlain in 2009. Dorothy is survived by: her husband of 34 years Henry "Skip" at home; mother Marie Chamberlain of Milan, Pa.; cousins Kenneth (Mary) Rinehuls of Missouri, John (Terry) Hunsinger of Milan, Pa., Chris (Heather) Hunsinger of Athens, Pa., and their children Adam, Brandon and Caleb, Jason (Lori) Hunsinger of Milan, Pa., and their children Joshua and Courtney, Alyce Hunsinger of Tunkhannock, Pa., and Mike (Terri) Hunsinger of Copley, Ohio; and her faithful canine companion Buddy. Friends and family may call from 11 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010 at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home Inc., 225 S. Main St., Athens, Pa. Funeral services will be held at noon at the funeral home with the Rev. James Donahoo officiating. Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park in Luther Mills, Pa. Donations may be made in memory of Dorothy to: Guthrie Healthcare Systems, One Guthrie Square, Sayre, PA 18840, Attn.: Resource Development/Sherry Renard for Heart Fund and Cardiac Heart Unit in Memory of Dorothy Norton.- Towanda Daily Review, September 9, 2010

SALSMAN –FLORENCE RUTH SALSMAN STEDGE WHITMIRE, 83, of Athens, PA was called home to be with her Lord on Monday, October 6, 2014, at Elcor Nursing Home, Horseheads, NY following an extended illness. She was born on September 3, 1931 in Sayre, PA the daughter of the late Carlton and Augusta May Salsman. Florence attended Laceyville High School. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She enjoyed cooking and sewing, and through the years made many of her family's clothing. Florence's favorite holidays were Thanksgiving and Christmas when she was able to cook, bake, and sew for her family. She also enjoyed crafts and collecting angels. Florence was a member of the Bentley Creek Wesleyan Church, the V.F.W. Auxiliary, and volunteered at the Robert Packer Hospital. She is predeceased by her husbands John Stedge, Harold Smith, and Wayne Whitmire, grandson Daren Stedge, great-granddaughter Meleigha Salsman, and sisters Phyllis Shaffer and Doris Eberlin. Florence is survived by her children Eugene "Gene" and Anita Salsman of Sayre, PA, Richard and Debra Stedge of Ulster, PA, Gary and Carolyn Stedge of Columbia Crossroads, PA, Dale and Gail Stedge of Athens, PA, Jon and Betsy Stedge of Syracuse, NY, Barbara and Bernard Matterazzo of Horseheads, NY, Debra and Ronald Gibson of Locust Grove, OK and Randy Stedge of Bentley Creek, PA, stepchild David and Susan Whitmire of Waverly, NY, 35 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, brothers: Donald, Steven, James, and Kevin Salsman, and many nieces, nephews, cousins. Friends and family may call on Friday, October 10, 2014 from 10am – 12pm at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA. Funeral services will follow at the funeral home at 12pm with Chaplain Gary Stedge officiating. Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, PA. Memorial donations may be made in Florence's memory to: Elcor Nursing Home, Activity Fund, 48 Colonial Drive, Horseheads, NY. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to all the staff and nursing staff at Elcor for the wonderful care that was given to their loved one during her stay there. –Towanda Daily Review 10/7/2014

SALSMAN –HAZEL L. MAY age 88 formerly of Pine Valley, NY died Thursday June 1, 2000 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center.  Mrs. May was born February 25, 1912 in Windham Township, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late H. A. and Amanda J. Kelly Salsman.  Hazel married her husband John E. May, who predeceased her on December 16, 1985.  She was also predeceased by several brothers and sisters.  Hazel had been a resident of Elcor Nursing Home in Horseheads, NY.  Mrs. May is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law; Arlene & Bernard Kissell of Cayuta, NY, Marjorie & Owen Loomis of Newark Valley, NY, Ruth Sharpe of Daytona Beach, Florida and Diane & Dale Manwaring of Arvada, Colorado; son James May of Sayre, PA; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister; Berneta Newman of Pittston, PA; sister-in-law: Edna Lee of Towanda; several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends including her best friend, Bea Burden of Montour Falls, NY.  Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Van Buskirk-Lynch Funeral Home, Mill St. & Grand Central Ave., Horseheads, NY on Sunday, June 4, 2000 from 2-4 and 7-8 p.m.  Hazel’s funeral and committal services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 8 p.m. with the Rev. Donald L. Roe officiating.  Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luther Mills, PA.  –Elmira Star Gazette

SALSMAN - Phyllis Jean Shaffer, 76, of Waverly, NY diedon Friday, April 10, 2009 at ElderWood at Tioga.  She was born in Sayre, PA on February 6, 1933 the daughter of the late Carlton and Augusta May Salsman.  Phyllis attended the Waverly United Methodist Church and was a graduate of Wyalusing High School Class of 1951. She was employed with Ames as a clerk until her retirement. She enjoyed getting together with her special friends and playing cards.  She is predeceased by her husband Bernard.  Phyllis is survived by her children Connie and John HOLMES of VanEtten, NY, Jean and Keith STACKHOUSE of Sayre, PA, Larry and Linda Shaffer of Rockhill, SC, JoAnn Shaffer of Phoenix, AZ, Bernard, Jr. and Vennissa Shaffer of Laquey, MO, Terry and Caroline Shaffer of Alton, IL, 15 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, sisters Florence WHITMIRE of Athens, PA, and Doris Eberlin of Sayre, PA, brother Donald Salsman of PA, step-brothers Stephen Salsman, James Salsman, and Kevin Salsman, several nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends JoAnne Knapp, Juanita Austin, and Janice Jones.  Friends and family may call from 10am to 11am on Monday, April 13, 2009 at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA. Memorial Services will follow at 11 am with the Rev. Anne Bey Canfield from the Waverly United Methodist Church officiating.  Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park.  RHW.  Lowery Funeral Home Obit, 16 April, 2009.

DORANCE L. “CHUB” SAMPSON SR., 74, Troy, RR #3, West Burlington Township died August 1, 2005 at the Troy Community Hospital, Troy.  Born February 15, 1931, in Greg, NY, he was the son of the late Bernard and Camilla Weber Sampson.  On August 24, 1953, he married the former Alice Joslyn.  He was employed by the Bradford County Manor in West Burlington for several years before his retirement.  Mr. Sampson enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working in his garden.  Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Alice, at home; sons, Dorance L. Sampson Jr. and wife Anita Sampson, Roseville, PA and David L. Sampson and wife Felica Sampson, LeRoy; daughter, Sara C. Magahan and her fiancé, Richard Maines, North Towanda; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Betty Stevens, Chenango Bridge, NY.  He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jeffery Samspon in 1992; brother, Cletus Sampson.  A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. August 5, at the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, with the Rev. Francis Montgomery of the West Burlington United Methodist Church officiating.  There will be no calling hours.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda.  –Canton Independent Sentinel.

JEFFREY L. SAMPSON
 Jeffrey Lawrence Sampson, 30, of Troy RD 3, West Burlington Township, died August 15, 1992 as the result of a fire that destroyed his home. Born November 23, 1961 in Sayre, he was a son of Dorance and Alice Joslyn Sampson Sr.  Jeffrey attended Troy schools and was formerly employed by Robert Hettich General Contracting.  At time of his death, he was employed by Thomas Tice Construction of Austinville, PA.  Mr. Sampson attended the Burlington United Methodist Church. Surviving are a son, Dana Stone of Troy; his parents, Dorance and Alice Joslyn Sampson Jr. of Troy RR 3; brothers, Dorance Sampson Jr. of Mansfield RR 2 and David Sampson of LeRoy; a sister, Sara Goulding of Towanda; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Graveside services were held August 18 at the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, with the Rev. Jack Feaster officiating.  Arrangements were by the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home in Towanda. Memorials may be directed to Jeffrey's parents, Dorance and Alice Sampson Sr., RR 3, Box 288, Troy, PA 16947 in Jeffrey Lawrence Sampson's memory. (TGR, Thursday, August 20, 1992)

RAYMOND L. SANDFORT, 74, of 34 Raupers Lane Ulster, PA passed away early Saturday morning, February 6, 2016 at his home following declining health. Raymond was born in Clifton, NJ on April 13, 1941 the son of Peter and Marie Ullrich Sandfort. On April 23, 1966 he married the former Jacqueline Markhouse in Midland Park, NJ. Together, the couple owned and operated 7-11 markets in New Jersey and Arizona for 16 years. Raymond was later employed by Wal-Mart for 18 years until his retirement. Raymond enjoyed woodworking especially children’s projects, fishing and vegetable gardening. Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Jacqueline Sandfort, sons, Raymond, Keith and Mark Sandfort all of Waverly, NY and Scott Sandfort of Monroeton, PA, 11 grandchildren, brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Marion Sandfort of California, sister, Joan Collier of Tennessee, sister and brother-in-law, Suzanne and Robert Jenkins of New Jersey as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Rosemarie Sandfort. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at the Bowen-Farr Funeral Home, 6 Farr St., Ulster, PA with Pastor James Donahoo officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 to 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will be private in Bradford County Memorial Park, Burlington Township, PA. The family suggests that contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society, Bradford Unit, 1948 East Third St., Williamsport, PA in Raymond’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review 3/6/2016

SANDS –BETHEL SANDS MCLAUD, 85, of Towanda died Saturday, July 31, 2004, at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial Hospital, Towanda.  Born Oct. 6, 1918, in Tunkhannock, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Markey D. and Mabel Best Sands.  Bethel was a graduate of Tunkhannock High School, Class of 1936 and the Scranton Lackawanna Business College in June of 1937.  On Sept. 26, 1938, Bethel married Robert G. McLaud.  She was employed as a clerk in the Bradford County Treasurer’s Office from 1957 to 1965 and later was employed by the Bradford County Domestic Relations Department from 1972 until 1981.  Bethel was a member of the Wysox Presbyterian Church and its Prayer Circle.  She enjoyed reading, knitting, bowling and playing cards.  Surviving are her daughters, Joanne M. Vago of Arlington, Va., and Freya M. Hasselbach and her husband, James L. Hasselbach, of Scottsdale, Ariz.; sons, R. Greg McLaud Jr. and his wife, Rita, of Towanda and Mark A. McLaud and his wife, Barbara, of Towanda; four grandchildren, Beth H. West and her husband, Thad West, of Phoenix, Ariz., Chris R. McLaud of Towanda, Leigh Ann Lamb and her husband, Douglas Lamb, of La Plata, Md., and Alexandria J. Lundy of Towanda; two great-grandchildren, Ryan and Abigail West of Phoenix, Ariz.; a brother, Marvin A. Sands and his wife, Evelyn Sands, of Tunkhannock, Pa.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert G. McLaud, on April 5, 1998; her mother, Mabel Best Sands, on July 31, 1965; her father, Markey D. Sands, on April 17, 1980; her brother, Roy Sands, on Feb. 4, 1935; and her sister, Alice Wintermute, on July 2, 2000.  The funeral service will be held Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2004, at 11 a.m. at the Wysox Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Roger E. Griffith, pastor, officiating.  Interment will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service Wednesday morning at the church.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda.  The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Wysox.  Presbyterian Church, Wysox, Pa., or to the American Diabetes Association, North Canton, Ohio, or to the charity or organization of one’s choice in Bethel S. McLaud’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.

JAMES E. SAVERCOOL, 42, of New Britain, Conn., died on Monday evening, Jan. 24, 2005 at his home.  Born Feb. 3, 1962 in Waverly, N.Y., he was the son of Mary O’Keefe Savercool and the late William Savercool.  James attended Sayre High School and in earlier years was employed in the retail business in Buffalo, N.Y.  He was a veteran of the Persian Gulf War having served in the U.S. Army during desert Storm.  James was later employed by Hills Department Store in Buffalo, N.Y., and at the time of his death was employed by Wal-Mart in New Britain, Con.  He is survived by his son, Brandon J. Savercool; two daughters, Courtney L. Savercool and Tiffany G. Savercool, all of York, Pa.; his mother, Mary Savercool of Waverly, N.Y.; four brothers, William Savercool and his wife, Shirley, of Waverly, N.Y.; Don Savercool and his wife, Mary, of Wysox; Thomas Savercool and his wife, Patty, of Sayre; Patrick Savercool and his wife, Dody, of Towanda; five sisters, Penny Pruyne of Luthers Mills; Mary Matthews and her husband, Richard, of Sayre; Cathy Kithcart and her husband, Richard, of Sayre; Maureen Comstock and her husband, Chuck, of Athens; Marcy Savercool of Waverly, N.Y.; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his father, William Savercool in 1972; and by a sister, Carolyn Greene in 1981.  The funeral and committal service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 30, at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with pastor Paul Case of the Pilgrim Holiness Church of Sayre officiating.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2-3 p.m. Sunday afternoon.  Interment will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  –Towanda Daily Review.

Walter Arthur SAWYER, JR., age 68, of Austinville, PA died on Thursday, December 14, 2000 at home.  He was born on February 14, 1932 in Springfield Township, PA, a son of Walter A. and Ina (Evans) Sawyer Sr.  At the age of 15 Walter became a victim of polio.  He made the best of his handicap and became a successful income tax preparer, serving clients for over 30 years.  His outlook taught many people a lesson in courage.  Walter is survived by his brother, Thomas H. (E.J. Berlin) Sawyer of Oklahoma City, OK; sisters, Irene T. (Nicholas) Jabore of Elmira, NY, Leona S. (Roy Jr.) Garrison of Troy, PA, Marie P. Sherman of Columbia Cross Roads, PA and Bonnie (Gordon) Ritchie of Louisville, KY; several nieces and nephews.  He is predeceased by his father, Walter A. Sawyer Sr. in November of 1967; his mother, Ina (Evans) Sawyer on July 24, 1997.  Funeral services were held at the Vickery funeral Home in Troy on December 18 with the rev. Kenneth Marple officiating and interment to be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  Memorial contributions in Walter’s name may be directed to the Austinville Union Church, c/o Kenneth Marple, RR 1, Box 368, Troy, PA 16947 or to the March of Dimes Foundation, 1534 Highway 315,
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.

SAWYER   Walter Arthur SAWYER, Jr., 68, of Austinville, PA, died on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2000, at home.  He was born on Feb. 14, 1932, in Springfield Township, a son pf Walter A. and Ina EVANS  SAWYER Sr..  At the age of 15 Walter became a victim of polio.  His mother, who was also his best friend, devoted her entire life to his care.  Through perseverance and technology, he made the best of his handicap and became a successful income tax prepare, serving hundreds of clients for over thirty years.  His humorous outlook toward life, as well as the strength and fortitude he possessed, has taught many people a lesson in courage.  Walter is survived by his brother, Thomas H (E.J. Berlin) SAWYER of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; sisters, Irene T. (Nicholas) JABORE of Elmira, NY, Leona S. (Roy Jr.) GARRISON of Troy, Marie P. SHERMAN of Columbia Cross Roads and Bonnie (Gordon) RITCHIE of Louisville, Kentucky; several nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his father, Walter A. Sawyer Sr. in November of 1967 and his mother, Ina EVANS SAWYER on July 24, 1997.  Friends are invited to call at the Gerald W. Vickery Jr.Funeral Home Inc., 110 West Main Street, Troy, on Monday, Dec. 18, 2000, from 10 to 11 a.m.. The funeral service will immediately follow at the funeral home with the Rev. Kenneth MARPLE. pastor of the Austinville Union Church, officiating.  Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  Memorial contributions in Walter's name may be directed to the Austinville Union Church, in care of Kenneth MARPLE, RR 1, Box 368, Troy, PA 16947, or to the March of Dimes Foundation, 1534 Highway 315, Wilkes Barre, PA. 18702.

KENNETH EUGENE SAXBURY, infant son of Mark Saxbury and Tammy Benjamin of RD 2 Towanda Township died Friday afternoon February 19, 1988 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, Tony at home; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Marcella Benjamin, Towanda; maternal grandfather, Kenneth Benjamin of Sayre; paternal grandparents, George and Helen Parker of Elmira; and two maternal great-grandmothers: Mrs. Lucy Vanderpool, RD 2 Towanda and Mrs. Margaret Schaffer of the Senior Citizens Building, Towanda; paternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Edith Robbins of Elmira; several aunts, uncles and cousins. The funeral and committal service will be held Monday at 11:30 a.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda with the Rev. Harry L. Ferguson officiating. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park. There will be no calling hours. –Towanda Daily Review

FRANCIS MARITN ‘NICK’ SAXE, 83, of Towanda RD 1, North Towanda Township died Saturday morning July 1, 1988 at Memorial Hospital, Towanda. Born June 4, 1906 in Wilmot Township, PA, he was a son of Frank and Catherine Ann Gibbons Saxe. He was a graduate of St. Basil’s High School in Dushore and in his early years was employed by GTE-Sylvania and the Berlinger Silk Mills in Towanda. On July 22, 1933 he married the former Elizabeth M. Burke at SS. Peter and Paul Church, Towanda. His wife preceded him in death June 12, 1988. Mr. Saxe was a self-employed general contractor in the Towanda area for many years, retiring in 1969. He also served as a supervisor in North Towanda Township for many years. Francis was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Church, Towanda; past president of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Towanda and the Sylvania Men’s Club. He was a former member of the Towanda Gun Club and the Knights of Columbus. Nick enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, gardening and woodworking. Surviving are a daughter, Alice Ann Saxe at home; a daughter and son-in-law, Celine and James R. Watkins of Horseheads, NY; three grandchildren, Allison Watkins Long of Thorndale, PA, James Arnold Watkins of Horseheads, NY and Linda Watkins of Babson Park, FL; a brother, Louis Saxe of Elmira, NY; two sisters, Kathleen Smith of Elmira, NY and Alice Mary Ackroyd of Scranton, PA; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was also preceded in death by an infant son, a brother, Joseph Sax and a sister, Martina Saxe. The family will receive friends this evening from 7-9 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York, Ave., Towanda. Recitation of the rosary will be at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. at SS. Peter and Paul Church, Towanda. Interment in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills. The family suggest memorials may be directed to Memorial Hospital, Towanda PA in Mr. Saxe’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review

SAXE –MAHALA ALICE REED age 80, of Sugar Run died on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2004 at the Cary Health and Rehabilitation Center in Cary, N.C.  Mahala was born in Wilmot Township, Bradford County on Aug. 11, 1924 a daughter of the late Daniel and Margaret Tinin Saxe.  She attended local schools and married Lewis James Reed of Taylor, Pa. on April 17, 1954.  They resided in Vestal, N.Y. for over 20 years, retiring to Sugar Run in 1976.  Lewis predeceased her on Feb. 8, 2002.  Prior to her marriage she was employed as a textile worker in the Dushore silk mill.  While residing in Vestal she was employed as an in-home child care provider.  Mahala loved gardening and took great pride in the beautiful flowers she raised.  She also enjoyed the time she was able to spend with her son and her grandchildren both in Binghamton, N.Y. and later in Morrisville, N.C.  Mahala was a member of the Hollenbeck United Methodist Church.  While living in Vestal she was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Vestal.  Surviving are: a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Lisa Reed of Morrisville, N.C.; sisters, Dorothy Knolles of Athens, Rose Smith of Johnson City, N.Y and Josephine Cain of Binghamton, N.Y.; a brother-in-law, James Reed of Wyalusing; sister-in-law and spouse, Gertrude Whipple of Wyalusing, Ruth Everlin of Wyalusing, Edith Reed of Ocala, Fla. and Doris and William Madill of Monroeton; grandchildren, Christopher, Alexander and Nancy Reed of Morrisville; and several nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her brothers, Thomas and Martin Saxe of Wilmot and Daniel Saxe of Brackney, Pa. and sisters, Lenora Corgan of Kingston, Pa., Gertrude Larrabee of Wyalusing, Regina Barry of Vestal Center, N.Y., Margaret Cummiskey of Hatboro, Pa. and Marietta Schrann of Vestal.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 4 at 11 a.m. at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 1 Grovedale Lane, Wyalusing with the Rev. Dennis W. Fox, pastor of the Faith Baptist Church, Terrytown, officiating.  Interment will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Towanda.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, Sept. 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. and from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday.  –Towanda Daily Review

DONALD W. SAXON, 70, Wysox, RR 2 died September 24, 1996 while surrounded by his family at home following a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born July 4, 1926 in Towanda, the son of the late Elwyn and Clara Morse Saxon.  On March 25, 1945 he married the former Rebecca Dinelli in LaPorte.  This past March they celebrated 50 years of devoted marriage.  Mr. Saxon was a graduate of Towanda High School, class of 1943.  In earlier years he was employed by the phone company in Towanda and later by the Sardoni Construction Company, Wilkes-Barre, PA.  At the time of his retirement in 1991, he had worked as a self-employed electrician in the Towanda/Wysox are for over 35 years.  He was an avid gardener and his main interest was the love he shared for his family and home.  Surviving are: his wife, Rebecca at home; three sons and daughters-in-law, Donald E. and Jane Saxon, Monroeton RR 1, Frank and Diane Saxon, Rock Hill, SC, Ernest and Susan Saxon, Burlington Twp.; a daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Matthew Kinsman, Towanda, RR 3; a granddaughter, who was raised by Don and Becky, Brenda Dotter, N. Towanda; 12 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; sister-in-law and dear friend, Josie Saxon, Powell; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Mr. Saxon was preceded in death by two daughters, LaNora and Angela Saxon; four brothers, Sam, Gerald, Max and Floyd Saxon.  A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., September 27 at the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, PA with the Rev. Jasper Smith, retired Methodist Minister officiating.  There will be no calling hours.  The family suggests that memorials may be directed to a charity of one’s choice in Mr. Saxon’s memory.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Pepper Funeral Home, Canton.  –Canton Independent Sentinel

 

SAXON Dorene - Dorene Vanderpool, Troy RD 1, Succumbs At Age Of 45

Mrs. Dorene A. Vanderpool, 45, Troy RD 1. died at Troy Community Hospital about noon Tuesday, Jan. 31, after a six-month illness.  She was born in Towanda, Dec. 23, 1932, a daughter of Joel A. and Olive Reeves Saxon. She was the widow of Llewellyn (Moe) Vanderpool, who died Dec. 30, 1976.  She was active in CB radio and her handle was the "Velvet Lady", a handle which she continued to use after an operation which left her unable to talk, instead using Morse Code to communicate on the CB. She was a member of the auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 1367 of Towanda and was also a member of the Wheel inn Club in Roaring Branch.  She is survived by a daughter, Penny, at home; two sons, Timmy, at home, and a son Randy and his wife Jacquelyn, who moved home to care for Mrs. Vanderpool after her operation in December. Also surviving are: a grandson, Richard; a sister, Mary Ann of Buffalo, N.Y.; a brother, Charles (Tad) Saxon of Bryan, Tex.; four half-sisters, Misses Florence Saxon and Nancy Brown of Towanda, Mrs. Martha Knolles and Mrs. Karen O'Hart; six half-brothers, Dean Rodka of Waverly, N.Y., Eddie McGuire of Rome, Joel, John, James and Jeffrey Saxon; and her mother, Mrs. Harry (Olive) Urban of Niagara Falls, N.Y.  The funeral and committal service will be held at the Ralph T. Kleese Funeral Home, 40 N. Center St., Canton, Thursday at 11 a.m., Rev. Duane Taylor and Rev. Robert Parker officiating. Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Fund, the Troy Community Hospital Building Fund, or to eye research in care of a local Lions Club.

 

GERALD M. SAXON, 66, of Wyalusing RD 3 (Rummerfield) died early Monday morning January 16, 1989 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre. Born August 8, 1922 in Laquin he was a son of Ellwyn Ernest and Amanda Clara Morris Saxon. Gerald was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Navy and was employed for many years by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers No. 1319 of Wilkes-Barre. Mr. Saxon enjoyed hunting, fishing and building construction in his leisure time. He was a member of Troy American Legion Post #49 and of Beirne-Webster VFW Post No. 1568, Towanda. Surviving are a daughter, Christina Saxon of Towanda; two sons; Charles Saxon of Macedonia and Gerald E. Saxon of Rummerfield; three brothers; Floyd Saxon of Powell, Max Saxon of Liberty Corners and Donald Saxon of Wysox; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Ellwyn on February 15, 1967; by his mother Clara on October 17, 1977 and by a brother, Sam on July 18, 1987. The family will receive friends this evening from 7-9 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home Wednesday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Harry L. Ferguson, pastor of the Wysox Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park with Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 according full military honors. –Towanda Daily Review

MAX E. SAXON, 58, of Towanda RD 4, Monroe Township died late Saturday evening, September 16, 1989 at his home following an extended illness. Born May 31, 1931 in Towanda, he was a son of Elwyn and Clara Morris Saxon. Max attended the Towanda schools. On August 18, 1951 he married the former Gladys Steffen. In his early life he was employed by the Dye and Bresee hardware Store in Towanda. He was later employed by Masonite Corp. and Towanda Borough. For the past 18 years Mr. Saxon was employed by E.I. DuPont in Towanda until failing health no longer permitted him to continue. He is survived by his wife, Galdys; three sons; Jesse B. Saxon, Towanda RD 4; J. Blake Saxon of Rome and Davied E. Saxon of Wilksboro, NC; two daughters, Clara Saxon of Ocala, FL and Molly Saxon of Monroeton; six grandchildren; two brothers, Floyd Saxon of Powell and Donald Saxon of Wysox RD 2: several nieces, nephews and cousins. A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family at Bradford County Memorial Park with the Rev. Donald Erlich of Sayre officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda. There will be no calling hours. The family will provide their own flowers and suggests memorials be directed to the American Cancer Society, 513 S. Main St., Athens, PA in Mr. Saxon’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review

 

SAMUEL E. SAXON, 71, of Towanda RD 3 (Towanda Township) died Saturday evening July 18, 1987 at home. Born October 28, 1915 in Laquin, he was the son of the late Ellwyn and Clara Morse Saxon. Sam attended the Towanda schools and was a veteran of WWII having served in the U.S. Navy. For many years Mr. Saxon worked in electrical construction, employed at various times by A.J. Sardonia, Pennsylvania Power and Light (PP&L) and General Public Utility. A member of the Towanda American Legion Post #42 and the Electrical Worker Union 1319 of Forty Fort, Pa., he was also an avid sportsman who enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Bryce Budman of Towanda RD 3; a son and daughter-in-law: Ellwyn “Shark” and Sue Saxon, also of Towanda RD 3; two granddaughters: Mrs. Kevin (Karen) Budman Carl, Shamokin, Pa. and Pat Budman, Towanda RD 3; two grandsons: Erik and Lucas Saxon, Towanda RD 3; great-granddaughter, Christina Carl of Shamokin; four brothers; Floyd Saxon of Powell, Donald Saxon of Myersburg, Gerald Saxon of Rummerfield and Max Saxon of Liberty Corners; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his wife, Ruth A. Nye Saxon on May 17, 1984. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda with Rev. Harry L. Ferguson, Towanda. Interment will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park with Towanda American Legion Post #42 according military honors. The family will receive friends this evening 7-9 at the funeral home. –Towanda Daily Review

NORMAN E. SAYLOR, 87, on Monday morning, Aug. 30, 2004, Norman E. Saylor, 87, of Towanda RR 2, Asylum Township, ascended to his Heavenly Father and his beloved wife, Marge, who preceded him in death on Jan. 28, 2004.  He was surrounded by his loving children at the Skilled Nursing Unit, Memorial Hospital, Towanda.  Born July 19, 1917, in Towanda, he was the son of the late Blaine E. Saylor and Maude Schmeckenbecher Saylor.  On April 12, 1940, he married the former Marjorie I. Horton in Tunkhannock, Pa.  In early years he was employed by the Lehigh Valley Railroad and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.  He spent the majority of his life in the sales, installation and repair of major appliances, having been employed at Middaugh’s and later at Harden’s Electric in Towanda.  For two years he managed the Western Auto Store in Towanda until his retirement in 1979.  Norman was a member of the French Asylum United Methodist Church.  He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather and will be deeply missed.  Norm leaves behind six children and their spouses, Linda Johnson and Don of Towanda, Norma Crayton and Jack of Towanda, Susan Gail Detrick and Paul of Carlisle, Pa., Terry Saylor and Shelley of Towanda, Dan Saylor and Becky of Towanda, and Greg Saylor and Linda of Rome; 15 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Gerald and Phyllis Saylor of Sharbot Lake, Ontario, Canada; a sister, Janice Whitmer of Towanda; a sister and brother-in-law, Arlene and Frank Browning of Towanda; his mother-in-law, Camille Hope of Northumberland, Pa.; a sister-in-law, Eleanor Shafer of Selinsgrove, Pa.; and several nieces, nephew and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his father, Blaine E. Saylor on Dec. 12, 1979, and his mother Maude S. Saylor on April 10, 1984.  The funeral service will be held Friday, Sept. 3, at 2 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with the Rev. Jean Montgomery, pastor of the North Towanda United Methodist Church, officiating.  Interment will be private in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  The family will receive friends on Friday one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Wysox Volunteer EMS, Box 302, Wysox, Pa. or to the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial Hospital, 1 Hospital Drive, Towanda, Pa. in Norman E. Saylor’s memory.  –Towanda Daily Review.

SAYLOR SHARON
The funeral for Sharon Saylor COX of Kennesaw, Georgia, formerly of Towanda, was held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda, with the Rev. John T. URBAN, rector of Christ Episcopal Church, Towanda officiating.  Interment was in the Bradford County Memorial Park Cemetery, Luthers Mills.  Pallbearers were John, Stephen, Terry, and Greg SAYLOR, David BROWNING, and Edwin PIPHER.  Daily Review Towanda.

SAYLOR –SHARON SAYLOR COX of 1443 Acworth Due West Street, Kennesaw, GA, formerly of Towanda RD 5 died late Sunday evening Dec. 6, 1987 as result of injuries received in a motor vehicle accident on Route 41 in Barrett Parkway in Marietta, GA. Born January 18, 1948 in Sayre, PA, she was a daughter of Gerald B. and Phyllis T. Tuthill Saylor. Sharon attended the Ulster Grade School and was a graduate of Athens High School, class of 1965 with high honors. Following graduation she attended the Corning Community College. She was formerly employed by the Towanda First National Bank, the Masonite Corp. and the Beneficial Loan Co. in Sayre. For the past 10 years she has resided in Georgia where she was self-employed as a data processor. While living in the Towanda area she was a member of Christ Episcopal Church. Surviving are two daughters, Shelly and Christine Cox, both of Kennesaw, GA; her parents, Gerald B. and Phyllis T. Tuthill Saylor of Sharbot Lake, Ontario, Canada; two sisters, Ms. Alma Saylor Grubbs of Honea Path, SC and Mrs. Rick (Diane) Roberts of Snow Road, Ontario, Canada; a brother, Ronald G. Saylor, Towanda RD 5; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Marriott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Avenue, Towanda with the Rev. John T. Urban, rector of the Christ Episcopal Church, Towanda officiating. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. The family requests that memorials be directed to the charity or organization of one’s own choice in Sharon’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review

SAYLOR –WILMA ARLENE SAYLOR BROWNING, 93, of North Towanda, died Monday, June 15, 2015 at the Personal Care Home in Towanda. She shared a room with her beloved sister, Janice Saylor Witmer. "Arlene" was born Nov. 30, 1921 at her parents' home in Toytown (North Towanda), the third child of Blaine and Maude Saylor. She graduated from Towanda High School in 1940. During her school days, she often worked alongside her mother at local restaurants. It was at her side that she learned how to make her legendary pies. Arlene was employed at Grants Department Store and Northern Penn Electric. On March 27, 1943, Arlene married Frank Browning of Towanda. They borrowed her brother-in-law's car to go on a honeymoon. She and Frank rented a house right next to Arlene's parents in East Towanda. Their first son, Doug, was born in 1945 and Arlene became a full time homemaker, which was her true calling. Their second son, Dave, was born in 1954. DuPont laid off Frank and the family decided to move to Florida so that Frank could start a new career in barbering. The family lived in Florida for three years and they were very happy to be Yankees again when DuPont called Frank back to work. The family bought the former State Police barracks building in North Towanda and it was a perfect building to accommodate both the family and Frank's Barber Shop. Arlene's heart was broken when her first born, Doug, died in 1971. Doug's widow, Janelle Carpenter Browning, moved to her hometown area near Chicago with her two sons. Even with the distance between grandparents and grandchildren, the family worked very hard to keep a strong connection between the two families. The two grandsons spent many summers with their grandparents in North Towanda, growing up with an interesting balance of country life and metropolitan life. Arlene loved spending time at their cabin on Barclay Mountain, O-So-Ko-Z. She loved to snowmobile using the cabin as a base camp and hosting hotdog roasts there, too, during the other three seasons. Arlene was a member of the North Towanda United Methodist Church teaching Sunday school for over 25 years and a member and treasurer of their U.M.W. She was also the Sunday school treasurer for many years. She spent many years on the election board. She and Frank were members of the French Choppers R.V. Club. Arlene is survived by her son, Dave and his wife Terry Wolf Browning of Rome; daughter-in-law and son-in-law, Janelle and Dave Wildey of Naperville, Ill.; grandchildren, Mike and Jamie Browning of West Chicago, Kurt and Tina Browning of Plainfield, Ill., and Michele Browning of Sayre; great-grandchildren, Courtney, Douglas, Danielle and David Browning, Brittney and Adam Robinson of California; great-great-grandchildren, Ajna Zimmerman and Aujah Robinson of California. The family is grateful for the love and support given to Arlene by the Personal Care Home. They made special efforts to keep Arlene there and comfortable. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2015, at Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa., with Rev. Jean Montgomery officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be directed to the Salvation Army, 314 S. Elmer Ave., Sayre, PA or to the North Towanda United Methodist Church in care of Jake Guffey, 3377 Sugar Creek Rd., Towanda, PA in Arlene's memory. Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, PA. –Towanda Daily Review 6/17/2015

SAYMAN - Esther A. Keeney, age 83, of New Albany, Pa., died on Friday, April 4, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Towanda, Pa. She was born on May 24, 1924, in Blakely, Pa., a daughter of the late Fredrick and Rosa (Silverstrim) Sayman. Esther graduated with the New Albany High School Class of 1942. She was a lifetime resident of New Albany. She was a very active member of the New Albany United Methodist Church. Prior to her retirement she was employed as a flex clerk for the New Albany Post Office, giving 20 years of her service. She enjoyed playing cards, tie quilting, collecting teapots, and cooking and baking bread. Esther raised eight children on her own. On Oct. 11, 1964, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley Keeney.  She leaves surviving her children, Joseph (Mert) Keeney of New Albany, Gary (Sandy) Keeney of Sayre, Pa., Michael (Libby) Keeney of Towanda, Pa., Ronald (Jenn) Keeney of Troy, Pa., and Charles Keeney of New Albany; sisters and brothers Elizabeth Chapman, Dolores Cox, Fred Sayman Jr., Ervin Sayman and Howard Sayman; as well as her 15 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son and two daughters, James Keeney, Patricia Masteller and Robin Fitzgerald. Friends and family are invited to call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, April 7, at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore, Pa., and 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 8, at the New Albany Baptist Church, New Albany. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 8, in the New Albany Baptist Church, with the Rev. Daniel Jordan, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the New Albany United Methodist Church, Post Office Box, New Albany, Pa. 18833, in memory of Esther A. Keeney. - Published in the Towanda Daily Review 4/6/2008.

 

SAYMAN Helen E. Brown

91, of 104 Thomas St., Towanda, Pa., died Friday evening, Dec. 20, 2013, at her home. Helen was born in Overton Township, Pa., on April 7, 1922, the daughter of Willis and Irene Scoville Sayman. Her life revolved around her home and family. Helen enjoyed sitting on her porch, visiting with neighbors and friends, going for walks, working puzzle books and following her favorite soap operas on television. She is survived by her children, Diana Williams and husband Tim of Towanda, Vicki McGovern and husband Robert of Towanda, grandchildren, Jason Brown and wife Kelly, Jody Benton and husband Mark, Amy McGovern, Joshua McGovern, Dawna Miller, Sara Brown, several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, brothers, Robert Sayman of Trumansburg, N.Y., Benjamin Sayman of Clayton, Ind., as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her spouse, Robert Shay, daughters, Dorothy Maryott and Donna Brown, great granddaughter, Emily Benton, brothers, Eugene and Arthur Sayman and sisters, Frances McNeal and Alice Swank.The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27, 2013, at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. Interment will follow in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Towanda Daily Review – December 22, 2013

 

JOHN R. SCHAFER SR., 77, of East Towanda, Towanda RD 5, died Monday, March 2, 1987 at Memorial Hospital, Towanda. Born September 27, 1909 in Newfoundland, PA, he was a son of Jacob J. and Mary Van Buskirk Schafer and was one of 13 children. John was employed by GTE in Towanda for 25 years until his retirement in 1972. Surviving are his wife, Sarah Hackman Schafer at home; a daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Dorothy) Schafer Manzek of Montrose; a son, John Edward Schafer of Tulsa; two sisters, Anna Schafer Smith of Lake Ariel, PA, Marion Schafer Rake of South Sterling PA; five grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by a son, John Schafer Jr. on November 5, 1985; seven brothers, George, Arthur, Burton, Friend, Charles, Myron and Jacob; three sisters, Inez, Ella and Sophia. Private funeral and committal services were held March 5 at 10 a.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home with the Rev. Harry L. Ferguson officiating. Interment was in Bradford Co. Memorial Park, Luthers Mills. –Towanda Daily Review

CHARLES GEORGE SCHMIDT, 82, of Athens, PA passed away on Wednesday, February 03, 2016 with his family by his side following a brief illness. He was born on April 1, 1933 in Manhattan, NY the son of the late Charles and Elizabeth Wersching Schmidt. Charles attended Canton High School, graduating in the Class of 1950. He enjoyed meeting with his classmates every year. Charles was a Veteran of the Air Force, serving during the Korean War. He was a Route Salesman and worked for Jewel Tea at one time, and selling Office Products. Charles was an avid baseball fan, his favorite team being the New York Yankees. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and watching basketball, which he played when he was in school. Charles enjoyed studying about the Art of Painting and he himself was an amateur water color artist. He loved spending time with his family. Charles is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Edna Schmidt at home, daughter Katherine Schmidt-Johnson of Athens, PA and son Eric Schmidt of Honolulu, HI, and grandson Mathew Johnson of Athens, PA. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, February 7, 2016 at 2pm at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA. Burial will be at Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, PA. Memorial donations may be made in Charles’ memory to a charity of your choice. –Funeral home obit contributed by Carol Brotzman

JOSEPH SCHMITT, 73, of 200 Bridge St., Towanda formerly of Towanda RD 4 (Camps Flats) died Friday Oct. 2, 1987 at Memorial Hospital, Towanda. Mr. Schmitt was born Oct. 11, 1913 in Brooklyn, N.Y. There are no known surviving relatives. Private graveside services will be held at a later date in Bradford County Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda. There will be no calling hours. –Towanda Daily Review

SCHOFIELD - BUTCHER, Margaret Irene
Age 89, of Granville Summit, PA, diedThursday, May 28, 2009, at the Bradford County Manor. Margaret was born November 7, 1919 in Millerton, PA, daughter of the late Clifford and Ella Grinnell Schofield. She was married to the late Harry Butcher. Margaret was active in the Granville Center Church of Christ where she served as secretary for 50 years, and was also a member of the Rebeccahs. Margaret was retired from Paper Magic. She loved working outside in her yard and flowerbeds, enjoyed visiting with her grandchildren and walking until her health declined. Survivors include her daughter, Virginia Ward of Granville Summit, PA; sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Beatrice Butcher of Horseheads, NY, Gary and Esther Butcher and Dale and Ida Butcher, all of Granville Summit, PA; brothers and sisters-in-law, Grinnell and Mary Jane Schofield of Utica, NY, Harold and Betty Schofield of Rome, NY; 11 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Margaret was predeceased by her husband, Harry in 2003; son, James in 2009; great-grandson, Josh; sisters, Shirley Schofield, Agnes Noyes, Alice Stermer; and her brother Donald Schofield. Family and friends are invited to call from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 31, 2009, at the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home, 110 West Main Street, Troy, PA. Her service will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 2 p.m. with Reverend Eric Smith officiating. Interment will be held 11 a.m. Monday, June 1, 2009, at the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, PA.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 5/30/2009

SCHOLMA   Riek Scholma BLOKZYL, 80, widow of Henry Blokzyl of the Colonial Towers, Towanda RR 1, died Friday evening, Aug. 29, 2003, at the Skilled Nursing Unit, Memorial Hospital, Towanda. Born Jan. 16, 1923, in the Town of Winsum, Netherlands, she was a daughter of the late Roelf Scholma and Tetje Zwerver Scholma. Riek came to the United States in May of 1957 from the Netherlands. Riek's devotion in life was to her family and home. She enjoyed baby-sitting for area families for many years. She was a member of the North Towanda United Methodist Church.  Surviving are her children, Grace Kring and her husband, Lewis Kring, of Summerfield, Fla., Tina Ackerman and her husband, Bob Ackerman, of Dunnellon, Fla., Cornelius H.J. Blokzyl and his wife, Cindy Blokzyl, of Towanda RR 1, Ralph Blokzyl and his wife, Karen Blokzyl, of Rome, Tetje R. Blokzyl of Sidney Center, N.Y., Henriette Blokzyl-Korb and her husband, Dave Korb, of Rome, Roy J. Blokzyl and his wife, Mary Blokzyl, of Towanda RR 3, and Henry John Blokzyl of Towanda; 32 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; four sisters, Jantje, Hennie, Annie and Minna, all of the Netherlands; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Blokzyl, on Aug. 3, 1979; a son, Albert Blokzyl, in May of 1992; a grandson, Neil Benjamin; two brothers, Rienk Scholma and Jan Scholma; and a sister, Tina Maring.  The family will receive friends on Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2003, 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 charity or organization of one's choice in Riek Scholma Blokzyl's memory. rkw

BURTON H. SCOUTEN, 87, of Ulster Township, Pennsylvania, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017 at the Athens Health Care Center, Athens, Pennsylvania. Burton was born Oct. 15, 1929 in Smithfield Township, Pennsylvania, the son of Harold Herbert Scouten and Florence Kimball Scouten. Burton attended school in Rome, Pennsylvania, and in early years worked on various farms including Wolfe's Poultry Farm in East Smithfield, Pennsylvania, the Tioga Point Farm in Athens, Pennsylvania, and the Lenox Farm in Ulster Township for a total of 30 years. On June 30, 1950, Burton married Charlotte Marie Darrow in East Smithfield, Pennsylvania. He was later employed by Masonite Corporation in Wysox, Pennsylvania, for 30 years until retirement. Burton enjoyed music and playing guitar. His country and western band, the Skyline Serenaders, were well-known in the area and Burton also operated the Skyline Dance Hall for a number of years. Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Donald Fletcher of Ulster Township; son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Irene Scouten of Ulster Township; grandchildren, Cheryl Dannelley, Scott Fletcher and wife Heather; great-grandchildren, Ethan and Ashley Fletcher and Tiffanie Dannelley; special great-granddaughter, Rosie MacBride; brothers, Wayne Scouten and wife Marge of Milan, LaRue Parmenter and wife Mary Norma of Athens; sisters, Angeline "Angie" Harris of Milan, Beatrice Parmenter of Columbia Cross Roads, Jeanette Parmenter of Columbia Cross Roads; sister-in-law, Beverly Parmenter of Milan; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife of nearly 60 years, Charlotte Marie Scouten, on June 17, 2010; great-granddaughter, Jessica Dannelley; sister, Gladys Chapman; and brother, LaVerne Parmenter. The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pennsylvania. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Burlington Township, Pennsylvania. The family suggests that contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society, Bradford Unit, 1948 East Third St., Williamsport, PA in Burton H. Scouten's memory. –Towanda Daily Reivew 8/24/2017

 BART L. SCHRADER, 54, of 954 S. Main St., Towanda, Pa. passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at Memorial Hospital, Towanda, Pa. Bart was born in Towanda on May 25, 1960, the son of the late John and Beverly Crandall Schrader. He was a graduate of Towanda Area High School class of 1978. Bart was employed in the sales department of the Ferrario Auto Center in Wysox for over 20 years and was also the co-owner of Spencer's Western Café in Sweet Valley, Pa. Bart enjoyed stock car racing, working on cars, motorcycle riding and hunting. Bart was well known throughout the area and possessed many friends who will remember him for his out-going personality and love of people. Surviving are his children, Rebekah D. Dulaney and husband Clayton, John D. Schrader, Caleb Spencer and grandchildren, Alyssa and Ailyn Dulaney all of Towanda; brothers, Bret Schrader of Owego, N.Y., Burt Schrader of Towanda, Brian Schrader and wife June of Maine; his step-mother, Lila Moughan of Sayre; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and companion, Tammi Ludwig of Towanda. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. The funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at the funeral home with Pastor Tim Geiger officiating. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Burlington Township, Pa. The family suggests that contributions may be directed to the American Lung Association of Northeast Pennsylvania, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton, PA in Bart's memory. –Towanda Daily Review 3/19/2015

SCHRADER –BLANCHE JOSEPHINE SCHRADER VERBECK SHORES, 103, of Towanda, Pa., passed away early Thursday morning, August 21, 2014 at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial Hospital, Towanda, Pa. Blanche was born in Monroe Township, Pa., on Feb. 28, 1911, a daughter of William F. Schrader and Laura A. Jennings Schrader. She began her working career with the Fontaine Weaving Company in Towanda and was later employed by Sylvania Electric in Towanda for many years until her retirement. Blanche was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Sylvania Women's Club and was an original member of the North Main Street Birthday Club. Blanche enjoyed caring for her flowers especially growing African violets and reading. Surviving are her sons; William C. Verbeck of Williamsport, Pa., Ralph W. Verbeck and wife Hoda of Westlake Village, Calif.; grandchildren Janelle Kuter and husband Jeff, Richard Verbeck; great-granddaughter, Demi Verbeck; brothers Paul and Elmer; sisters; Jane and Alice and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents Blanche was preceded in death by husbands Kenneth Verbeck in 1958 and John G. Shores in 1971. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa., with Rev. James Hollister, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, Towanda officiating. There are no calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review 8/23/2014

Floyd B. Schrader, Sr., age 74, of West Franklin, PA, at his home, Wednesday, April 18, 1973 unexpectedly. Friends may call at the Morse Funeral Home, 12 E. Main St., Canton Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Saturday at 2 p.m., the Rev. Richard Martin. Burial Bradford County Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by wife, Ethel; sons, Floyd Schrader, Jr. and William Schrader both of West Franklin, PA; sisters, Laura Burroughs of Denville, NJ, Mrs. Flora Jarrett of Jersey Shore, PA, Mrs. Louesa White of Monroeton, PA, Mrs. Mildred Kelly of LeRoy, PA; brothers, Robert Schrader of Montoursville, PA, John Schrader of Luthers Mills, PA, Edgar Schrader of West Franklin, PA, several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was a farmer in the West Franklin area for many years; Franklin Township Road Supervisor for several years, member of the LeRoy I.O.O.F.; Towanda Valley Grange, Monroeton Rod and Gun Club; veteral of World War I; member of Towanda American Legion Post No. 42; charter member of the Last Man’s Club. Mr. And Mrs. Schrader celebrated their 50^th wedding anniversary April 11^th.

FLOYD ‘JR.’ SCHRADER, 80, of Burlington, Pa. died on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2006, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, N.Y.  Floyd was born in LeRoy, Pa., on July 9, 1925, a son of the late Floyd Sr. and Ethel (Lawrence) Schrader.  He graduated from Towanda High School in 1944 and soon joined the U.S. Army.  Jr. was very proud to be a veteran of World War II and served in Europe and Africa.  On May 16, 1948, Jr. and Nellie Wilcox were married.  They made their home in West Franklin, where they raised five children and celebrated their 57th anniversary last May.  In earlier years Jr. worked along with his father doing excavation jobs.  He later was employed at BradCo. Supply Co. and then for P&M Mining.  Jr.’s last job took him to Westover, Pa., where he was a state mine inspector until retiring in 1991.  He and Nellie then returned back to the area to be near family and settled in Burlington.  Jr.’s life was centered around his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  He also felt blessed with many dear friends and a large extended family. Known for his gift of gab and sense of humor, Jr. saw the good in everyone.  He was happiest when able to just enjoy visiting with people.  Jr. was a member of many organizations including Towanda’s American Legion, the VFW, the 40 & 8 group and the Last Man’s Club.  He also was very active on Burlington’s election committee.  He is survived by his beloved wife, Nellie, at home; two sons, Alan and Robin Schrader of Gloucester, Va., and Dale Schrader of Jill and Bob McNally of Monroeton, and Judy Schrader of RimRock, Ariz.; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Ada Schrader of Monroeton and Alice (Fred) Kozakovsky of Cooperstown, Pa.; two brothers-in-law, Bob (Marilyn) Wilcox of Granville Summit and Jack Briggs of West Virginia; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and neighbors.  He was predeceased by his brother, Bill Schrader.  The family invites friends to attend a memorial service in celebrating Floyd’s life at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, at the Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Drive, Canton.  Retired Methodist minister Rev. Jasper Smith will officiate.  Interment will be held in the Bradford County Memorial Park at a later date, with full military honors accorded.  In lieu of flowers, his family suggests your consideration of a memorial to the American Cancer Society, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, Pa.  –Towanda Daily Review.

JOHN L. ‘JACK’ SCHRADER JR., 68, of Towanda Township died Saturday evening, Nov. 10, 2001 at his home after an extended illness.  He was born Nov. 7, 1933 in Sayre a son of John L. and Florence N. Carman Schrader Sr.  Jack attended the Towanda schools and was a graduate of Troy High School class of 1950.  In early years, Jack operated his own milk-transport business.  He was later employed by GTE Sylvania in Towanda for 28 years, retiring from the research and development department in 1989.  Jack enjoyed traveling, the outdoors, hunting, race cars and attending races at Dunn Hill and Chemung speedways.  He was a member of the Bradford County Outboard Motor Club and enjoyed playing softball for various teams.  He is survived by his wife, Lila Hitchcock Schrader; sons, Bret L. Schrader and Burton R. Schrader, both of Towanda; sons and daughters-in-law, Bart L. (Doreen) Schrader of Towanda and Brian J. (June) Schrader of Biddeford, Maine; six grandchildren, Rebekah, Steven, Ian, Damian and John Dale Schrader, and Caleb Spencer; sisters and brothers-in-law, Phyllis (Eugene) Mensch of Danville, Fla., Nancy (Thomas) Reed of Brackney; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his father, John L. Schrader Sr. on Sept. 28, 1981 and mother, Florence N. Schrader on Sept. 21, 2000.  The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with the Rev. Ronald Troup, pastor of the Monroeton United Methodist Church officiating.  Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 10 to 11 a.m. 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. in Mr. Schrader’s memory.  –Towanda Daily Review

SCHRADER –LAURA BURROUGHS, 86 of Troy and formerly of West Franklin, Pa. died on Thursday, April 22, 1982 at the Hillcrest Apartments in Troy.  She was born on August 7, 1895 I West Franklin, the daughter of Bert and Sue Williams Schrader.  She was a former member, past Noble Grand and Past  District Deputy of the Rebekahs.  She was a graduate of the Mountainside Hospital in Montcliar, N.J.  Mrs. Burroughs was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Burroughs in 1968.  She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Sam (Suzanne) Wyatt of New Milford, Pa.; a brother, Edgar Schrader of West Franklin; three sisters, Mrs. Harry (Millie) Kelley of Burlington, Mrs. Jerry (Flora) Jarrett of Florida and Mrs. Harold (Louise) White of Florida; a grandson, Evan (Tim) Wyatt of Boonton, N.J.; two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  There will be no visitation.  A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Vickery Funeral Home, 110 W. Main St., Troy with the Rev. William Barnes officiating.  Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park.  Flowers will be provided by the family.  Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society.  –Towanda Daily Review

WILLIAM L. ‘BILL’ SCHRADER SR., 73 of Monroeton RR 2, Monroe Township, died Friday evening, Oct 12, 2001 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.  Born Jan. 8, 1928 in West Franklin, Pa. he was a son of the late Floyd B. and Ethel Lawrence Schrader Sr.  Bill attended the Towanda area schools and was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army Air Corps.  On October 1, 1950 he married the former Ada Miller at his parents’ home in West Franklin.  Mr. and Mrs. Schrader recently celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary on Oct. 1, 2001.  Mr. Schrader was employed by GTE Sylvania in Towanda for 38 years until his retirement in 1989.  He was a life member of the Franklin Fire Company and the Monroeton Rod and Gun Club.  Bill was also a member of the Towanda Gun Club and the Sylvania Men’s Club.  Surviving are: his wife; Ada Miller Schrader at home; his children, William L. Schrader Jr. of West Franklin, Kathleen Ann Herman and her husband, Theodore Herman Sr. of Mohrsville, Pa. and Gary L. Schrader and his wife, Genevieve Schrader of East Smithfield; grandchildren, Brett Schrader, Teresa Handley, Jason Schoonover, Stacy Johnson, Gary L. Schrader Jr., Derrick Schrader, Tonya Cummings and Christina Jones; numerous great-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Floyd B. and Nellie Schrader Jr. of Burlington and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  The family will receive friends Monday evening, Oct. 15, 2001 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral home, 217 York Ave., Towanda.  A memorial service will be held Monday evening at 8 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Ronald Troup, pastor of the Monroeton United Methodist Church officiating.  Interment will be private in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions may be directed to Guthrie Hospice, RR 1, Box 154, Towanda, Pa. or to the American Cancer Society, Bradford Unit, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, Pa. in Mr. Schrader’s memory.  –Towanda Daily Review

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Frances May 79 of Canton, PA, died October 11, 2001 at the Bradford County manor. Friends may call at 10-11AM Mon. at Pepper Funeral Home, Canton, with funeral service following. Burial will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park.

SCOUTEN –ETHEL L. CRITCHLOW, 82, wife of Gordon L. Critchlow of East Towanda, Towanda RD 5 died Tuesday evening June 27, 1989 at Memorial Hospital, Towanda. Born Sept. 20, 1906 in Wilmot, Pa., she was the daughter of Fred and Bleny Barber Scouten. Ethel graduated from Towanda High School in 1924. She then attended the Salvation Army School in New York City. She was assigned a position in Delaware where she attained the rank of captain. She was later stationed in Binghamton, N.Y., retiring in 1927. On Sept. 21, 1927 she was married to Gordon L. Critchlow. Ethel’ main interests in life were in her home and in the Critchlow Sunday school class. She was a member of the Towanda First United Methodist Church and the Critchlow Sunday School Class, which she founded in 1936 and was still active. She was also a member of the Towanda Chapter Order of the Eastern Star No. 76. Surviving are her husband, Gordon L. Chitchlow; a nephew, James Scouten of Binghamton. She was predeceased by a brother, Howard Scouten in 1969. The funeral service will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda with her pastor, the Rev. William H. Wassel officiating. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park. The family will receive friends this evening from 7-9 o/clock at the funeral home. Towanda Chapter Order of Eastern Star No. 76 will hold services at the funeral home this evening at 7 o’clock. –Towanda Daily Review

SCOUTEN - Gordon W. Scouten, 91, formerly of Welles Mountain, Terry Twp., PA, died Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007 at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial Hospital, North Towanda Township, PA. Gordon was born Aug. 19, 1916, at home in Hollenback, Wilmot Twp., PA, the son of the late George R. Scouten and Georgianna Adams Scouten. As a young man, he worked for Wilmot Township on road construction. At the age of 19, Gordon purchased his own farm in Terry Township, which he operated for many years. He was also employed by the Wyalusing Area School District for 10 years until his retirement. Gordon was a member of the Kingdom Hall Jehovah's Witnesses in N. Towanda. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Emma Lewis Scouten; seven stepchildren: Bonnie Ayers of Nazareth, Jackie Zurowski and her husband, Charles of Nazareth, Jeff Ayers and his wife, Aimee of Bath, Nancy Gilliard of Missouri, Donald Gillard of Mississippi, Victoria Winford and her husband, Jamie Winford of Mississippi; Glen Gilliard of Monroeton; 12 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren; sister, Meryl Vanderpool of Rome; several nieces, nephews and cousins and special friends, Steve Chant and family of Wyalusing. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Bertha Scouten; brother, Gerald Scouten and two sisters, Ruth McKernan and Arlene Lewis.A memorial service will be held Friday Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall Jehovah's Witnesses, Old Route 6, N. Towanda. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.
Rocket-Courier - Wyalusing, PA; 13 Sep. 2007

Elmer L. SCOTT, 84, of Troy RR 3, PA died Tuesday, January 20, 1998 at the Bradford County manor.  He was born May 10, 1913 in Armenia Township, Bradford County, the son of John and Helen Rogers Scott.  He was a retired self-employed carpenter and house painter.  He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Alberta McNeal Scott; son and daughter-in-law, Albert (Ted) and Janet Scott of Horseheads, NY; daughter, Barbara Scott Doyel of Poulsbo, WA; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, Russell and Gwladys Scott of Troy, George and Doris Scott of Troy, Ernest Scott of Troy; Mark and Louise Scott of Troy; sisters-in-law, Doris Lamb Scott of Sylvania and Evelyn Scott of Troy; several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by a daughter, Phyllis Scott in 1994; father, John Scott in 1975; mother, Helen Scott in 1982; brothers, Clarence Scott in 1994 and Fred Scott in 1995; and sister-in-law, Violet Scott in 1997.  Private funeral services will be held at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy with the rev. Kenneth Marple officiating an d burial to be in Bradford County Memorial Park.  Memorials may be directed to the Troy Ambulance Association PO Box 13, Troy, PA 16947.

ELMER L. SCOTT, 84, of Troy RR 3, PA died Tuesday, January 20, 1998 at the Bradford County manor.  He was born May 10, 1913 in Armenia Township, Bradford County, the son of John and Helen Rogers Scott.  He was a retired self-employed carpenter and house painter.  He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Alberta McNeal Scott; son and daughter-in-law, Albert (Ted) and Janet Scott of Horseheads, NY; daughter, Barbara Scott Doyel of Poulsbo, WA; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, Russell and Gladys Scott of Troy, George and Doris Scott of Troy, Ernest Scott of Troy; Mark and Louise Scott of Troy; sisters-in-law, Doris Lamb Scott of Sylvania and Evelyn Scott of Troy; several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by a daughter, Phyllis Scott in 1994; father, John Scott in 1975; mother, Helen Scott in 1982; brothers, Clarence Scott in 1994 and Fred Scott in 1995; and sister-in-law, Violet Scott in 1997.  Private funeral services will be held at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy with the Rev. Kenneth Marple officiating an d burial to be in Bradford County Memorial Park.  Memorials may be directed to the Troy Ambulance Association PO Box 13, Troy, PA.  –Towanda Daily Review

SCOTT –HELEN L. (SCOTT) ROBERTS, 70, of Sylvania, PA passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2014 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. She was the loving wife of the late Leon W. "Sonny" Roberts, Jr. who passed away on July 20, 2006. The couple married August 4, 1962 and had 44 happy years together. Family and friends are welcome to call from 2:00-3:00 p.m. on Friday, August 22, 2014 at the Gerald W. Vickery Funeral Home Inc., 1093 West Main Street, Troy, Pa. The funeral service to honor Helen's life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, August 22 at the funeral home with Rev. Daniel Pickering officiating. Private burial will be at the convenience of Helen's family in Bradford County Memorial Park. Helen was born on May 27, 1944 in Sayre, PA, daughter of the late George E. and Doris A. (Benson) Scott. She was a 1962 graduate of Troy High School. Helen enjoyed crocheting, camping with Sonny, and spending time with her grandchildren. Helen was more than a homemaker, she was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Helen's family includes: her children; Melissa Baquis and partner Todd J. Short of Montgomery, PA, and Christopher Roberts of Canisteo, NY, her grandchildren; Kyle Roberts, Kelsey Roberts, Kameron Roberts, Madison Short, and Geoffrey Short, her sister Georgia Pepper of Troy, PA, and her nephew Joel Pepper and his family. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Sonny, her son Jeff, and her daughter-in-law Denise. Memorial contributions may be made in Helen's memory to the Montgomery High School Marching Band 160 Penn Street Montgomery, PA. –Elmira Star-Gazette 8/21/2014

RUSSELL C. SCOTT, 86, of troy RR 3, PA died at home March 18, 1998.  He was born September 2, 1911 in Armenia twp., Bradford County, PA, the son of John and Helen Rogers Scott.  Russell attended grade school on Armenia Mountain and graduated from Troy High School in 1931.  He married Gladys Snell of Towanda on August 20, 1937.  Russell started a livestock business in 1931.  He married Gladys Snell of Towanda on August 20, 1937.  Russell started a livestock business in 1931 and worked at that business for 35 years, then went to work for the PA Department of Highways for six years.  In 1972 he moved to Ft. Lauderdale, FL where his wife of 38 years died in 1973.  He returned to Troy and went to work for Bradford County as a Deputy Sheriff at the courthouse in Towanda, PA from 1973 to 1983.  On April 10, 1976 he married Gwladys Chubb and lived with her at her home until he died.  Gwladys retired from Martha Lloyd Community Services after 33 years to care for Russell.  Russell was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Troy for more than 50 years, serving as an elder of the church.  In 1987 he became a member of the Austinville Union Church.  He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Gwladys Chubb Scott; daughters; Susan S. (Andrew “Doc”) Gee of Wellsburg, NY, Deborah S. (Albert) Willis of Armenia Mt., PA; step-daughter Rhonda Elkins of Gaithersburg, MD; granddaughters, Andrea Gee of Daytona Beach, FL, Karyn Gee of Wellsburg, NY and Third Class Petty Officer, Galenda D. Holmes, US Navy; great-granddaughter, Donyell E. Dodson (daughter of Glenda D. Holmes); step-grandsons, Michael Elkins of the US Coast Guard, Corpus Christi, TX, James Elkins of Gaithersburg, MD, Eric Elkins of Gaithersburg, MD; brothers and sisters-in-law, George (Doris) Scott of Troy, Mark (Louise ) Scott of Troy, Earnest Scott of Troy; sisters-in-law, Evelyn Scott of Troy, Alberta Scott of Troy, Doris Lamb Scott of Sylvania, several nieces and nephews.  Russell was predeceased by his first wife, Gladys S. Scott in 1973; father, John Scott in 1975; mother Helen Scott in 1982; brothers, Clarence Scott in 1994; Fred Scott in 1995; Elmer Scott in 1998; sister-in-law, Violet Scott in 1997.  Funeral services were held at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy on March 21 with the Rev. Kenneth Marple officiating and interment to be in in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers, Mills.  Memorial contributions may be directed to the Guthrie Hospice, Box 154, Sayre.  –Canton Independent Sentinel

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 George E. Scott, age 87, of Troy, PA died Saturday, May 4, 2002 at Memorial Hospital, Towanda, PA. He was born February 22, 1915 in Armenia Township, Bradford County, PA, a son of the late John and Helen Rogers Scott. Mr. Scott was an auctioneer and livestock dealer in the area for many years.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Troy, PA and a charter member of the Olde Covert Church of Armenia Mountain.  George was active in many organizations in the Bradford County area; co-owner and auctioneer of Valley Stock Yards in Athens, PA; 32 degree Mason and 50 year member of Troy Royal Arch Chapter 261; member of the AASR Valley of Coudersport, PA; and a member of Trojan Lodge #306 F&AM. Mr. Scott is survived by daughters, Helen L. (Leon Jr.) Roberts of Sylvania, PA and Georgia A. Pepper of Armenia Mt., PA; grandchildren, Melissa Roberts, Christopher (Denise) Roberts and Joel Pepper; three great-grandchildren, Kyle, Kameron and Kelsey Roberts; and a brother, Mark Scott of Troy, PA. In addition to his wife of 59 years, Doris Benson Scott who died in 1999, he is predeceased by brothers, Fred, Russell, Elmer, Ernest and Clarence Scott. Funeral services were held May 9 at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy following visitation from 12 to 2.  Masonic services will be held prior to calling hours.  The Reverend Kenneth Marple will officiate and interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park in Luthers Mills. Memorials may be made in Mr. Scott's memory to the Olde Covert Church of Armenia Mt., RR 1, Box 148, Troy, PA 16947. (TGR, Thursday, May 9, 2002)

Russell C. SCOTT, 86, of troy RR 3, PA died at home March 18, 1998.  He was born September 2, 1911 in Armenia twp., Bradford County, PA, the son of John and Helen Rogers Scott.  Russell attended grade school on Armenia Mountain and graduated from Troy High School in 1931.  He married Gladys Snell of Towanda on August 20, 1937.  Russell started a livestock business in 1931.  He married Gladys Snell of Towanda on August 20, 1937.  Russell started a livestock business in 1931 and worked at that business for 35 years, then went to work for the PA Department of Highways for six years.  In 1972 he moved to Ft. Lauderdale, FL where his wife of 38 years died in 1973.  He returned to Troy and went to work for Bradford County as a Deputy Sheriff at the courthouse in Towanda, PA from 1973 to 1983.  On April 10, 1976 he married Gwladys Chubb and lived with her at her home until he died.  Gwladys retired from Martha Lloyd Community Services after 33 years to care for Russell.  Russell was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Troy for more than 50 years, serving as an elder of the church.  In 1987 he became a member of the Austinville Union Church.  He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Gwladys Chubb Scott; daughters; Susan S. (Andrew “Doc”) Gee of Wellsburg, NY, Deborah S. (Albert) Willis of Armenia Mt., PA; step-daughter Rhonda Elkins of Gaithersburg, MD; granddaughters, Andrea Gee of Daytona Beach, FL, Karyn Gee of Wellsburg, NY and Third Class Petty Officer, Galenda D. Holmes, US Navy; great-granddaughter, Donyell E. Dodson (daughter of Glenda D. Holmes); step-grandsons, Michael Elkins of the US Coast Guard, Corpus Christi, TX, James Elkins of Gaithersburg, MD, Eric Elkins of Gaithersburg, MD; brothers and sisters-in-law, George (Doris) Scott of Troy, Mark (Louise ) Scott of Troy, Earnest Scott of Troy; sisters-in-law, Evelyn Scott of Troy, Alberta Scott of Troy, Doris Lamb Scott of Sylvania, several nieces and nephews.  Russell was predeceased by his first wife, Gladys S. Scott in 1973; father, John Scott in 1975; mother Helen Scott in 1982; brothers, Clarence Scott in 1994; Fred Scott in 1995; Elmer Scott in 1998; sister-in-law, Violet Scott in 1997.  Funeral services were held at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy on March 21 with the Rev. Kenneth Marple officiating and interment to be in in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers, Mills.  Memorial contributions may be directed to the Guthrie Hospice, Box 154, Sayre, PA 18840.

 

FRANK L. SCRIVENS JR., 84, of Waverly passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021,wiith his family by his side. He was predeceased by his parents, Frank L. Sr. and Jessie Betts Scrivens; daughter, Cindy L. Scrivens; brother, Raymond Scrivens; and his sisters, Betty Northrup, Janet Smith and Helen Simonds. Frank is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Donna Hakes Scrivens; his daughter, Kimberly (Paul) Grace of Barton; grandchildren, Kevin, Amanda, Danielle and Jesse; great-grandchildren, Tyler, Alexa, Valerie, Brynlee, Chase, Tobias and Carson; along with several nieces, nephews and cousins. Frank proudly served in the United States Army from 1960 to 1962. He then went on to work at Ingersoll Rand in Athens for 37 years. Frank enjoyed target practicing, traveling, having picnics with the family, camping, riding and taking care of horses, fishing, swimming and collecting classic cars. A time of calling will be held on Monday, Oct. 11, 2021 from 10-11 a.m. at Crossroads Family Ministries, 200 W. Lockhart St., Sayre, Pa. A funeral service to honor Frank’s life will be held on Monday, Oct. 11, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Crossroads Family Ministries, 200 W. Lockhart St., Sayre, with Pastor Tyson Wahl officiating and burial to follow at Bradford County Memorial Park in Towanda, Pa. -Sayre Morning Times 10/7/2021

 

SCRIVENS - LORENA S. HARRIS
Lorena S. Harris, 82, of Towanda RD 3, Burlington Township, died Thursday, October 11, 1990 at Memorial Hospital in Towanda. She was born December 28, 1907 in New Albany, the daughter of John and Emily Gowin Scrivens. Mrs. Harris was employed by the Westinghouse Corporation in Horseheads, NY until her retirement in 1970. Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, Walter C. and Alta Harris of Monroeton, and Kenneth F. and Dorothy Harris, Towanda RD 3; six grandchildren, Ronnie Harris and Mary Lou Rogers, both of Towanda RD 3, Jane Palmer of Canton RD 1, Glen Harris of Wysox and Kay McNeal and Tracy Harris, both of Monroeton RD 1; eight grandchildren; two sisters and one brother; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank M. Harris, in 1974. Funeral services wer held October 14 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home in Towanda with the Rev. Emmalou Kirchmeier officiating and interment to be in Bradford County Memorial Park. Friends wishing may direct memorials to the Powell United Methodist Church, in care of Mrs. Walter Harris, RD 1, Box 275, Monroeton, PA 18832 or a charity of one's choice in Mrs. Harris' memory. (TGR, Thursday, October 18, 1990)

 

SCRIVENS –LORENA S. HARRIS, 82, of Towanda RD 3, Burlington Township, died Thursday evening, Oct. 11, 1990, at Memorial Hospital, Towanda.  She was born Dec. 28, 1907, in New Albany, the daughter of John and Emily Gowin Scrivens.  On March 4, 1925, she married Frank M. Harris.  He predeceased her on June 23, 1974.  Lorena was employed by the Westinghouse Corporation in Horseheads, N.Y., for 15 years until her retirement in 1970.  She was a member of the New Albany Baptist Church and was affiliated with the Powell United Methodist Church.  She was a member of the Powell United Methodist Women and was also a member of Iona Grange No. 272 for 47 years.  Lorena was a thoughtful and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She loved her family, home and flowers.  Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law; Walter C. and Alta Harris of Monroeton RD 1, and Kenneth F. and Dorothy Harris, Towanda RD 3; six grandchildren; Ronnie Harris and Mary Lou Rogers, both of Towanda RD 3, Jane Palmer of Canton RD 1, Glen Harris of Wysox, and Kay McNeal and Tracy Harris, both of Monroeton RD 1; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Nellie Williams and Agnes McCarty, both of Athens; a brother, Frank Scrivens of Athens; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was predeceased by two brothers, Freeman and Lloyd Scrivens.  The funeral service will be held Monday, Oct. 15, at 1 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with the Rev. Emmalou Kirchmeier, pastor of the Powell United Methodist Church officiating.  The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home.  Friends who wish may direct memorials to the Powell United Methodist Church, in care of Mrs. Walter Harris, RD 1, Box 275, Monroeton, Pa. or to the charity or organization of one’s choice in Mrs. Harris’ memory.  –Towanda Daily Review.

 

SCRIVENS Nellie Elizabeth Scrivens Williams

94, of 129 Elm St., Athens, Pa., died Friday morning, May 20, 2011 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa.  Nellie was born in Terry Twp., Pa., on April 30, 1917 the daughter of John Scrivens and Emily May Gowin Scrivens. She was a graduate of New Albany Vocational High School, New Albany, Pa. On July 25, 1938, Nellie married William Max Williams in Sayre. She was preceded in death by her husband on June 28, 1963. Nellie was employed by Brewer's Five and Dime Store and by Horton's Variety Store in Athens for a number of years. She was later employed by Sayre Lingerie for many years until her retirement. Nellie was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Athens, Order of Eastern Star Chapter No. 43, Sayre, Order of Amaranth in Waverly, N.Y., and T.O.P.S. Nellie enjoyed reading, going out for dinner and going for rides in the car.  She is survived by: her sons, James M. Williams and fiancé Gail Casey of Seymour, Conn., Robert D. Williams and wife Diane Williams of Athens; grandchildren, James M. Williams II. and wife Susan of Devon, Conn., William C. Williams and Kate Phillips of Athens, Kyle Williams and wife Nicole of Sayre, Alison Platukis and husband Jude of Corning, N.Y., Erica Greer and husband Ian of Athens; great-grandchildren, Felix, Caleb, Shane and Sienna; several step-grandchildren, step great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by, step children, Ruth Wells and Richard Williams; sisters, Hazel Scrivens, Lorena Harris and Agnes McCarty; and brothers, Lloyd, Freeman and Frank Scrivens.  A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 23, at the First Presbyterian Church, 622 S. Main St., Athens, Pa., with Rev. Nelson Kopatz officiating. Interment will follow in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa. There are no calling hours. The family requests that memorial contributions may be directed to the First Presbyterian Church, 622 S. Main St. Athens, PA 18810 in Nellie's memory. The Alteri-Bowen Funeral Home of Sayre is assisting the Williams family with service arrangements.  Towanda Daily Review – May 21, 2011