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ANDREW F. SIEKER, JR., 34, of Wyalusing RR 3, Orwell Township, Pa., died Thursday morning, May 19, 2005, at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, Pa., and is awaiting his resurrection at the return of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Born May 15, 1971, in Red Bank, N.J. he was the son of Andrew F. Sieker, Sr. and Judy A. Jackson Sieker.  Andrew was a graduate of Northeast Bradford High School class of 1989 and subsequently attended the Williamsport College of Technology in Williamsport, Pa.  At the time of his death Andrew was employed by the FFE trucking Company in Wyalusing, Pa.  Andrew was a long-time attendee of the United Church of God in Big Flats, N.Y.  He served as a volunteer with the Herrickville Fire Department and the H.O.P.S. Ambulance Association.  Andrew enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and snowmobiling with friends.  He is survived by his parents, Andrew F. Sieker and Judy A. Jackson of Wyalusing RR 3; his brother and sister-in-law, Dr. Jeffrey Allen Sieker and Kristina Sieker of King of Prussian, Pa.; two nephews, Tristan and Harrison Sieker; a niece, Jayden Sieker; his paternal grandmother, June A. Sieker of San Diego, Ca.; an uncle, Henry Jackson, Jr. and his family; three aunts, Betsy Booth and her family, Herminie Sieker and Lisa Austen and her family.  He was preceded in death by a brother; Leonard James Sieker on June 14, 1980, his maternal grandparents, Henry and Leola Jackson, and his paternal grandfather, Frederick A. Sieker.  The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 22, 2005, at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home at 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa., with Pastor David Baker of the United Church of God, Big Flats, N.Y., officiating.  Interment will be private in the Bradford County Memorial Park in Luthers Mills, Pa.  The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and then 1 to 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home.  The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the H.O.P.S. Ambulance Association in care of James W. Seipler, RR 1 Box 280, Rome, Pa. in memory of Andrew F. Sieker, Jr.  –Towanda Daily Review.

SIMCOE Jack A. - Jack A. Simcoe, 71, of Lawrenceville, Pa., a former resident of the Laurels in Wellsboro, and Personal Care Home in Towanda, died
July 20, 2010, at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Pa. He was born April 20, 1939, in Sayre, Pa., the son of John and Mary Louise Williams Simcoe. Jack was a retiree of Fairway Springs in Horseheads, N.Y., and a U.S. Navy veteran. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and was very interested in Indian culture. He is survived by: his mother and step-father, Mary Louise and Dave Ross of Burlington, Pa.; his wife, the former Barbara Greene; a daughter, Robin Regester of Mansfield, Pa.; a son, Eric Simcoe of Gillett, Pa.; four grandchildren, Casey Root of Mansfield, Pa., Benjamin and Nittanee Regester of Mansfield, Pa., and Eric B. Simcoe of Athens, Pa.; two sisters, Sharon (Herbert) Campbell of Lawrenceville, Pa., and Shelba Wolfgang of Lehighton, Pa.; two brothers, Max Simcoe of E. Troy, Pa., and Don (Deb) Simcoe of S. Williamsport, Pa.; as well as several nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to call from 1-2 p.m. Saturday, July 31, 2010, at the West Burlington United Methodist Church. A memorial service will follow there at 2 p.m. with Rev. Chris Nauta officiating. Family will provide the flowers. Burial with military honors will follow at Bradford County Memorial Park. A service of Carleton Funeral Home Inc., 11470 Rt. 6, Wellsboro, Pa.- Towanda Daily Review, July 28, 2010

SIMCOE Virginia - INMAN, Virginia (Simcoe)
86, of Troy, PA died
on Wednesday, August 11, 2010, at the Bradford County Manor. She was the loving wife of the late Lyle D. Inman who died
on July 9, 2002. The couple married August 5, 1943, and had 58 happy years together. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park. The Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., 110 West Main Street, Troy, PA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Virginia was born on January 3, 1924 in Springfield Twp., PA, daughter of the late Charles and Edith (Parmenter) Simcoe. She was a graduate of Troy High School, Class of 1941. Virginia started working at GTE Sylvania in 1960 and retired from there in 1985. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Troy, the Troy Grange, and was active with the Troy Farm Museum. Family was foremost in Virginia's life. Her family includes her children: Janet (Glenn) Shuman of Lewisburg, PA, June (Ernest Jr.) Scott of Troy, PA, and Raymond (Donna) Inman of Meadville, PA; her grandchildren: Donald (Aimee) Scott, Brenda (Eric) Semke, Kristen (Kevin) Williams, Michael Inman, and Matthew Inman; her great grandchildren: Christopher Scott, Paige Scott, Luke Semke, Zach Semke, and Mia Semke; her sisters, Ina (Bob) Schucker of Troy, PA, and Lucile Baxter of Columbia Cross Roads, PA; and her brother, Larry (Marlene) Simcoe of Troy, PA; several nieces and nephews; and her special friends, Pee Wee Stringham and Steve Decker. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lyle; her sister, Mary Esther Van Horn; and her brother, Charles (Faye) Simcoe. Contributions may be made in Virginia's memory to the Troy Farm Museum c/o Janet Ordway - Treasurer, 5 Morgan Circle Troy, PA 16947, or to the charity of one's own choosing. - Elmira Star Gazette, August 13, 2010

 

SIMONS - Anita Simons Aquilio, 86, well known Wysox businesswoman and resident, died Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009, at Memorial Hospital, N. Towanda Twp., Pa.  Anita was born Oct. 8, 1922, in Warren Township, Pa., the daughter of the late Frank Simons and Anna TAYLOR Simons and was a graduate of the LeRaysville High School. In 1939, Anita went to work for Daniel J. Aquilio Sr. at Pipher's Diner in Wysox, Pa.  Several years later on June 27, 1942, she married Daniel Sr. and Mary Aquilio's son, Daniel J. Aquilio Jr. and in later years the couple assumed the operation and ownership of the family business, Pipher's Diner, which continues today with the third generation of the Aquilio Family.  Anita dedicated more than 70 years of her life working at the diner serving meals, cooking and baking and during those years she raised five children. Anita and her husband Daniel also owned and operated the former Red Rooster Restaurant in Wysox for a number of years. Anita loved nature, caring for her horses she raised and photography. She was also a collector of unique articles. Anita was a life member of the Towanda Gun Club and the Bradford County Outboard Motor Club.  She is survived by: her children, Joseph Aquilio and his wife Ann Aquilio of Columbus, Ohio, Sarahanne Ohart and her husband Raymond Ohart of Tamaqua, Pa., Kenneth Aquilio and his wife Chris Aquilio of Buffalo, N.Y., Louis Aquilio of Wysox, Pa.; daughter-in-law, Mary Aquilio of Towanda RR2, Pa.; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel J. Aquilio Jr., on Sept. 18, 1995; her son, Daniel J. Aquilio III, on June 14, 2005; sisters, Luella McCormick, Sarah Pitcher, Theresa Chaffee; and brothers, Glen, Leslie and Lee Simons.  The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave. Towanda, Pa.  The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, 2009 at the funeral home with Rev. Robert Martin, pastor of the Wysox Presbyterian Church, officiating.  Interment will follow in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be directed to the Bradford County Humane Society, P.O. Box 179, Ulster, PA 18850, in Anita Simons Aquilio's memory.

DONALD J. SIMONS, 66, of Towanda RR 5, Wysox Township, died Friday, June 9, 2000, at Memorial Hospital, Towanda, following a heart attack.  Born Nov. 24, 1933, at home in North Towanda Township, he was a son of the late Burton L. and Anna Beatrice Clark Simons.  Don was a veteran of the Korean conflict, having served in the U.S. Army in Germany.  On Nov. 24, 1956, he married the former Ina Elizabeth Mount at the North Towanda United Methodist Church.  In earlier years Don was employed by GTE Sylvania in Towanda and operated the Towanda Airport for 16 years, where he was instrumental in the plans for the current airport expansion.  Don currently was a regional vice president and an investment counselor with Primerica Financial Services, a subsidiary of Citigroup.  He attended the Independent Baptist Church, Towanda, and was a member and past worshipful master of Union Lodge No. 108 F&AM, Towanda.  Don was a member and past president of the Bradford County Outboard Motor Club, where he and his wife Ina spent their summers camping.  His family was the joy of his life.  He especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren play baseball and softball during their Little League, high school and college careers.  He tried to never miss one of their games.  He recently traveled to Florida to watch his grandson Bill play with the Mansfield University baseball team.  He also enjoyed fishing and watching the eagles fly over the river.  He is survived by his wife of 44 years; Ina Mount Simons, at home; daughters and sons-in-law; Elizabeth “Beth” and Rex “Chippy” Allen Sr. of Towanda RR2 and Diane and Wayne Lent of Towanda RR5; grandchildren: Michael and Rebecca Allen of LeRaysville RR2, Rex Allen Jr. and his fiancee, Stacy Brown, of Towanda RR2, William Allen of Towanda RR2, Pvt. Jason Allen of the U.S. Army, stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo.; great-grandchildren: Rex Allen III of Towanda RR2 and Garrett Saylor of Wysox; sister and brother-in-law; Anna May and Glenn Roberts of Towanda RR1; brother and his friend: B. Clark Simons and Nancy Wasburn of Jenkintown, Pa.; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law; Charlotte and John Sibly of Benton, Patricia Dunham of Monroeton RR1 and Gerri and Robert Ward of Surfside Beach, S.C.; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and many friends.  The funeral service will be held Tuesday, June 13, 2000, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with pastor Don Hauser of the Independent Baptist Church, Towanda, officiating.  Interment will follow in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, with Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 according full military honors.  The family will provide its own flowers and request that memorial contributions may be directed to the Towanda High School Baseball/Softball Scholarship Fund, C/o/ Towanda High School, Towanda, Pa. in Don’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.

SIMPSON –FLORENCE E. BURLINGAME, 93, formerly of Athens and East Smithfield, Pa., died Friday, April 4, 2003 at the Bradford County Manor.  Born in Jenningston, W. Va. On March 17, 1910, she was the daughter of Charles and Beulah Knecht Simpson.  She spent most of her life in the Bradford County area.  Florence was a member of the Athens United Methodist Church and the former W.C.T.U.  She was also a former member of the Young Adults of the Athens United Methodist Church, and a past member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Robert Packer Hospital and the Garden Club of East Smithfield.  Her husband, Deverne, predeceased her on March 24, 1990.  She was also predeceased by; her brothers, Thomas Simpson, Gale Simpson and Harold “Bud” Simpson; and a sister Nora Rumpff.  She is survived by; her daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Robert Neiley of Standing Stone, Pa.; a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Connie Burlingame of RR 2, Gillett, Pa.; two grandchildren and their spouses, Krista and Darold Leonard, and Weylin and Heather Burlingame; one great-grandchild, Kamilah; a sister-in-law, Gertrude Simpson; several nieces and nephews.  Friends and family may call Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 South Main St., Athens, Pa.  Funeral and committal services will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with her pastor, the Rev. Donald Anderson, 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 Building Fund, 118 South Main St., Athens, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review.

GALE A. SIMPSON, 68 of 103 Lawton St., Sayre died Friday, Dec. 16, 1994 at the Robert Packer Hospital.  Born April 16, 1926 in Monroeton, Pa. the son of Charles and Beulah Knecht Simpson, he attended Athens High School and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.  He retired from Facet Enterprise in 1988 after 32 years of service.  He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Rita Donlin Simpson at home; one son, Harold A. Simpson at home; one son, Harold A. Simpson of Towanda; one daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Jere Humphrey of Sayre; one granddaughter, Christina Wilkinson of Gillett, Pa.; one great-grandson, James Wilkinson; and two great-granddaughters, Alisha and Victoria Wilkinson; a sister, Florence Burlingame of Sayre; and a brother, Tom Simpson of Athens.  He was predeceased in death by a grandson, Robert Nagle in 1978.  Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family.  Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.  Arrangements are under the supervision of the Lowery Funeral Home, Athens.  –Towanda Daily Review   (Buried Bradford Co. Memorial Park)

SIMONS –WILDA RAE (SIMONS) BAXTER, 59, of Sayre RD 2 died unexpectedly at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre August 8, 1989. Born Feb. 14, 1930 in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of William and Sarah Welliver Simons. She was employed by the Robert Packer Hospital at one time and was a resident of the Valley area most of her life. She is survived by her husband, John Baxter of Sayre: four daughters, Ann Salsman, Diane Bodine, Zina Baxter, all of Sayre, Michelle Baxter at home: a son, William Baxter at home: six grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her mother, Sarah Aug. 3, 1988: her father, William: a brother, Donald and a stepfather, Francis Simons. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Allgeier and Blauvelt Funeral Home, 126 N. Elmer Ave., Sayre. Interment will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. –Towanda Daily Review

Harold (Bud) Simpson, 60, of 110 Lawton St., Sayre, died 10:30 Sunday morning, October 3, 1971, at the Robert Packer Hospital after a brief illness. Born in West Virginia, he lived most of his life in the Valley where he attended the Athens Area Schools. He was employed for 15 years at the Ingersoll-Rand Mill and Drill Department and was a member of the I.A.M. No. 1064. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Marilyn) McCurdy of Syracuse, Mrs. Russell (Caryl) Straton of Rochester and Miss Susan Simpson at home; two brothers, Thomas Simpson of Athens and Gail Simpson of Sayre; two sisters, Mrs. Deverne Burlingame of Athens and Mrs. Nora Rumpff of Sayre; six grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Jenkins Funeral Home, 111 South Main St., Athens, where services will be held Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock. Rev. Albert F. Greene, rector of the Church of the Redeemer, will officiate. Burial will be at the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luther’s Mills, PA.

SINCLAIR –BETTY FRALEY, 92, of Troy, Pa., passed away Monday, Feb. 6, 2017 at Dar-Way Elder Care in Estella. Betty Jane Sinclair was born in Troy on Sept. 28, 1924, the daughter of the late William and Bessie (Marcellus) Sinclair. After graduating from Troy High School, Betty received her beautician license in Elmira, N.Y. She worked as a beautician at Martha Lloyd Community Services in Troy for several years until retiring in 1987. Betty was the wife of the late Carl Bert Fraley Jr. They were blessed with two children. For Betty, caring for family and home were most important in her life. She had many interests including square dancing. Betty and Carl were charter members of the Grand Paraders Club, attended area plays or dances with friends and traveled; she coordinated many trips with the Troy Senior Citizens group. Surviving are her children, Kathleen Fraley (Russ Hogg) of Lititz, Pa., and Charles Fraley of Honolulu, Hawaii; two grandsons, Russell Carl Fraley-Hogg (Elizabeth) and Keanen Fraley-Hogg. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Carl Fraley; two sisters, Eleanor Hicks and Gladys Smith. In keeping with Mrs. Fraley's wishes, services will be private. Burial will follow in Bradford County Memorial Park in Towanda, Pa. In lieu of flowers, consider a memorial Mrs. Betty Fraley's name to Dar-Way Elder Care, 5865 Route 154, Forksville, PA or Guthrie Hospice, 421 Tomahawk Road, Towanda, PA. Pepper Funeral Home, 578 Springbrook Drive in Canton is assisting the family with arrangements. –Towanda Daily Review 2/8/2017

SINCLAIR,  ELEANOR L. HICKS
 Eleanor L. Hicks, 69, of Troy RD 2, died Wednesday, August 14, 1991 at her home. She was born May 24, 1922 in Troy, PA, the daughter of William and Bessie Marcellus Sinclair. She was the kitchen supervisor at the Martha Lloyd School in Troy for a number of years and was formerly employed at the Troy Craft Hosiery Mill.  She was an active member of the Troy Senior Citizens and was their tour planner.  She was a member of the Grand Paraders Square Dance Club. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Ivan W. Hicks; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Micki Hicks of Troy RR 3, Ronald and Debra Hicks of Selingsgrove; daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Richard Taylor of Troy RR 1; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Betty Fraley of Troy and Gladys Smith of Tallmadge, OH; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held August 17 at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy with the Rev. Kenneth Marple officiating and burial to be in Bradford County Memorial Park. Memorials may be directed to the Troy Ambulance Association, PO Box 13, Troy, PA 16947. (TGR, Thursday, August 22, 1991)

SITES –ELIZABETH REBECCA SITES ROUGHT, 84, of North Towanda, Pa. passed away Thursday, April 2, 2015 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa. Elizabeth was born July 2, 1930 in Terrytown, Pa., the daughter of Charles and Mary Hoyt Sites. On July 3, 1948 she married Harry L. Rought. Elizabeth devoted her life to her family. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, knitting, crocheting, camping and fishing. Surviving are her eight daughters, Harriett R. Benjamin and husband Joseph with whom she resided in N. Towanda, Janet M. Saxon of N. Towanda, Cindy S. Spencer and husband Lawrence of Spring Lake, Linda M. Whyte of Towanda, Betty J. Bennett and husband Randy of Rome, Barbara A. Gowin and husband Edwin of Wyalusing, Hila J. Kinner of Towanda, Carol L. Howard of Leroy; 24 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; 19 great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Fred Sites and wife Rosemary of Towanda, James Sites of Watkins Glen, N.Y.; a sister, Laura Bullock of Towanda; several nieces, nephews and cousins; special friend, Bob Stoudt of Brocktown. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Harry in 2000; granddaughter, Melissa Saxon Chernot; and sister, Eunice Heath. The funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. Monday, April 6, 2015 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa.The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Burlington Township, Pa. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to Harriett Benjamin, 98 Benjamin Lane, Towanda, PA in Elizabeth's memory. –Towanda Daily Review 4/4/2015

SITES –EUNICE ANN SITES HEATH, 68, widow of James William Heath of Towanda RR3, Monroe Twp., Pa. died Sunday, Aug. 24, 2003 at her home.  Born May 9, 1935 in Towanda, Pa.  She was the daughter of the late Charles Everest Sites and Mary Hoyt Sites.  Eunice was a graduate of Towanda High School.  On Feb. 16, 1953 Eunice married James William Heath in Standing Stone, Pa.  She was preceded in death by her husband on Jan. 3, 1994.  Eunice was a member of the North Towanda United Methodist Church.  She loved her family especially her grandchildren and enjoyed gardening and helping her neighbors.  Surviving are her children:  James F. Heath and his wife Mary Heath of Towanda, Charles W. Heath and his wife Donna Heath of Summerfield, Fla., Amanda W. Worthington and her husband Ronald Worthington of Rome, Pa., Allen B. Heath of Two Rivers, Wis., Kathy A. Heath of Somerset, N.J., Godfrey J. Heath of Towanda, RR3, nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, two brothers; Fred Sites and his wife Rose Sites of Towanda and James Sites of Alabama; two sisters; Elizabeth Rought of Towanda of Laura Bullock and her husband Chris Bullock of Wyalusing, Pa.  Many nieces, nephews and cousins.  The family will received friends Thursday from 4-7 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa.  Funeral services will be private.   Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa.  –Towanda Daily Review.

SJOBLOM –ANNA SJOBLOM COATES, 74, of Baldwinsville, NY, died Friday, May 7, 2004.  Anna was born in Brooklyn, NY and grew up in West Franklin and attended Towanda schools.  She was a graduate of Arnot-Ogden School of Nursing in Elmira, NY and worked several years as plant nurse and safety supervisor at Gerber Baby food in Rochester, NY.  She was predeceased by her husband, George; parents Karl and Mary Sjoblom; and brothers Karl and Edward.  Surviving are; a sister, Norma Sjoblom of Baldwinsville, NY; several nieces and nephews; and sister-in-law Madeline Sjoblom.  Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bradford County Memorial Park.  In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of CNY, 441 W. Kirkpatrick St., Syracuse, NY –Towanda Daily Review.

EDWARD SJOBLOM SR.
 Edward A. Sjoblom Sr., 68, of Troy, PA died Friday, February 23, 2001 at Troy Community Hospital, Troy, PA. He was born on October 12, 1932 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Karl and Mary (Kordanick) Sjoblom. Ed was employed by General Electric in Syracuse and Elmira, NY, retiring in 1991.  He served in the US Navy during the Korean War and received the following decorations:  Good Conduct Medal, Korean Service Medal and two stars, United Nations Medal, China Service Medal and Navy Occupation Medal (Asia and Europe). He was a member of Troy VFW Post #8675 and the Morris Run American Legion Post #167.  Ed was also a member of the Canton Moose Lodge #429 and the Towanda Elks Lodge #2191. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, M. Madeleine (Bristol) Sjoblom of Troy, PA; sons, Edward Sjoblom Jr. of Troy, PA and Glenn (MaryAnne) Sjoblom of Essex Jct., VT; daughters, Sue (Keith) Mickey of Canton, PA, Lori Sjoblom of Troy, PA and Tina Sjoblom Halloran of Tunkhannock, PA; five grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; sisters, Anna Coates of Baldwinsville, NY, Norma Sjoblom of Baldwinsville, NY; several nieces and nephews including special nephew, Martin Sjoblom of Orlando, FL; a host of friends. Ed is predeceased by his brother, Karl Sjoblom. Funeral services were held February 27 at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy with the Rev. Garry Zuber officiating and interment to be in Bradford County Memorial Park in Luthers Mills with full military honors being accorded by Troy VFW Post #8675. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Western Alliance Emergency Association, PO Box 13, Troy, PA 16947 or the Troy Fire Department, RR 2, Box 418, Troy, PA 16947.

 

SLATER Clifford M. Slater

82, of Mansfield, Pa., died on Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Pa. He was born Aug. 8, 1929, in Rummerfield, Pa., a son of Arthur and Sarah (Howey) Slater. Clifford was the husband of Mary Edna (Adams) Slater. He was a retired Sales Manager for Prudential. Clifford was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church, Mansfield, where he served as deacon. He was a 50 year member of the Mansfield Friendship Lodge No. 247 of F&AM. He was a founder of Partners in Progress where he served on the board for 16 years.  He enjoyed his family, hunting, fishing, gardening, playing cards and games. He was a real sports enthusiast.  Clifford is survived by his wife, Mary Edna, with whom he shared 62 years of wedded bliss; four sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Susan Slater of Nichols, N.Y., Mike and Kathy Slater of Mansfield, Pa., Danny Slater of Wellsboro, Pa., Matt Slater and fiance, Sheri of Harrison Valley, Pa.; three daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Lorraine and John Pollock of Mainesburg, Pa., Cindy and Mark Johnson of Newnan, Ga., Barb and Frank Sargent of Mansfield, Pa.; 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.  He was predeceased by an infant daughter, Angel Slater; brothers, Richard and Gordon and sister, Genevieve Kitchen.  Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, July 10, 2012, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, Pa. and Wednesday, July 11, 2012 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, E. Wellsboro St., Mansfield, Pa.  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. at the church with Pastor Stuart Hague officiating. Burial will be in Bradford Co. Memorial Park, Bradford, Pa. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Partners in Progress, 332 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA 16933, and the First Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 72, Mansfield, PA 16933.  Williamsport Sun Gazette - July 6, 2012

 

SLATER –GERTRUDE F. CARMAN, 93, Towanda RD 1, a lifelong resident of Burlington Township died Tuesday, March 21, 1989 at Troy Community Hospital. She was born Nov. 11, 1895 in Burlington Township, the daughter of George and Arabel Granger Slater. Her main interests encompassed her home and family. Mrs. Carman attended the Towanda Independent Baptist Church. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Mildred and Rexford Paris of Towanda RD 1 and Marjorie and Donald Paris of Centerville; a son, Francis Carman of Towanda RD 3 (Luthers Mills); two daughters-in-law, Mrs. Ruby Carman of Towanda RD 1 and Mrs. Ruth Carman Simon of New Jersey; a sister, Mrs. Bertha Isbell of Towanda RD 1; 13 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Carman in 1974; by two sons, Floyd and Ear and by a grandson, William Carman. The family will receive friends this evening from 7-9 o’clock at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. The funeral will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Darris M. Hauser, pastor of the Independent Baptist Church officiating. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park. –Towanda Daily Review

 

George R. SLATER, 74, of Ulster, RR 2, Burlington Twp., PA died Monday, December 28, 1999 at his home.  Born August 1, 1924 in Burlington Twp., PA, he was a son of the late Earl D. and Lura Alexander Slater.  He attended the Troy schools and was later employed by GTE Sylvania in Towanda for 17 years.  George owned and operated the Slater family farm his entire life and also owned and operated his school bus service for the Ahtens area schools, for 38 years.  George was a former Master of the Mayflower Grange in Luthers Mills.  Surviving are his wife, Sharon VanAlstine Slater; his children, Gerald and Cindy Slater of Ulster RR 2, PA, Karen Selleck and her friend Charles Masteller Jr. of Ulster RR 2, Kathy Shock and her friend Ralph Assumpcao Sr. of Gillett, PA, Nancy and Harry Coxhead of troy RR 1, PA; stepson, Kevin Collins of Ulster RR 2; 13 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; brothers, Earl Darwin Slater of Burlington, PA, Ronald Slater of Troy, PA; sisters, Wilma Barons of Elmira Heights, NY, Ellen Sandor of Wyalusing, PA; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  He is preceded in death by his first  wife, Marion L. Ross Slater, in 1991; brothers, Philip Slater in 1974 and Glenn E. Slater in 1995; a son-in-law, Fred Selleck in 1992.  Funeral services were held at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home in Towanda on December 30 with interment to be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  Troy Gazette Register

HARRY G. SLATER, 66, of Burlington Township, Pa., Wednesday morning, March 2, 1955.  He operated a farm in Burlington Township all of his adult life.  Survived by wife, Mrs. Myrtie Slater; daughter, Mrs. Irene Gordon of Elmira; son, the Rev. Kenneth Slater of Morrisville, N.Y.; brother, Claude Slater of Burlington Township; two grandchildren.  The body is at the Maryott Funeral Home, Towanda, Pa., where friends may call.  Funeral there Friday at 2 p.m. the Rev. William Swales of the Burlington Methodist Church, Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa.  –Elmira Star-Gazette 3/3/1955

SLATER –IRENE SLATER GORDON, 82, widow of John Randall Gordon of Towanda RR 3, Burlington Township, formerly of Elmira, N.Y. died Saturday morning, May 6, 1995 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Melvin Dunlap in Elmira, N.Y.  Born Jan 29, 1913 in Burlington Township she was a daughter of the late Harry and Myrtie Hemenway Slater.  Mrs. Gordon owned and operated her own beauty shop in Elmira for 40 years until her retirement.  Irene was a member of the Luthers Mills United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women.  She was also a member of the Elmira Hairdressers Association.  Surviving are: a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Melvin Dunlap of Elmira, N.Y.; grandchildren, Richard and Kathleen Dunlap of Buffalo, N.Y. and Christopher Dunlap of Elmira; a great-grandson, Kurtis Lee Dunlap of Buffalo; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was preceded in death by her husband, John Randall Gordon on May 31, 1993; two brothers, Clarence Slater and the Rev. Kenneth Slater.  A graveside service will be held Tuesday, May 9, 1995 at 1 p.m. at Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills with the Rev. Kermit Schrawder, pastor of the Luthers Mills United Methodist Church officiating.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda.  There are no calling hours.  The family suggests that memorials be directed to: Falck Cancer Center, 600 Roe Ave., Elmira, N.Y. or to the Southern Tier Hospice, 244 West Water St., Elmira, N.Y. in Irene Gordon’s memory.  –Towanda Daily Review

EUGENE SMILEY, 63 of 316 S. Main St., Athens, formerly of Towanda died early Tuesday, Jan. 14, 1985 at the Veteran’s Administration Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre.  Born Sept. 18, 1922 he was the son of Dorsey and Irene Smiley.  He attended Troy High School and was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Army.  In earlier years he was employed by the Sardoni Construction Company and was later employed at the Ingersoll-Rand in Athens for over 330 years, retiring Jan. 1, 1986.  Mr. and Mrs. Smiley were residents of the Towanda area and were stewards at the Towanda American Legion Post for several years, until moving to Athens to make their home in August 1981.  He was a member of the Towanda American Legion Post #42, the WW II Last Man’s Club, Skiff-Bower VFW Post 1536 of Sayre and the Towanda Gun Club.  He is survived by his wife, Yvonne Leighton Smiley; two sons, Keith R. of Smyrna, Ga. And Eugene A. of Marrieta, Ga.; two daughters, Brenda Root of Melbourne, Fla. and Mrs. Edward (Marie) Sweeney of Conshohocken, Pa.; four grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Paul (Isadean) Rockwell of Sheffield, Pa.; four brothers, Lynn of Troy RD, Carlyle of Horseheads, Robert of LeRaysville and Ivan of Nyack, N.Y. and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was preceded in death by four brothers, Merwin, Lyndon, Earley and Rodney.  Funeral and committal services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda with the Rev. Maurice J. Hart officiating.  Interment will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends, Thursday from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home.  Towanda American Legion Post #42 will accord military honors Friday morning.  Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society, Bradford Unit, 515 Main Street, Athens, Pa.  –Towanda Daily Review

LEON F. SMILEY
 Leon F. Smiley, 82, of Troy RD 1, died April 16, 1990 at home. He was born March 23, 1908 in Granville Township, the son of Dorsey and Ethel Carey Smiley.  He was a retired farmer and member of the Towanda Valley Grange.  He loved to hunt and fish. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Marjorie Allen Smiley; daughters and sons-in-law; Joyce and Ivan Meeker of Canton, Barbara and Phillip Eiffert of Columbia Cross Roads and Sandra and Harold Garrison of Troy; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Isodene Rockwell of Sheffield, PA; brothers, Carlyle Smiley of Horseheads, Ivan Smiley of Congers, NY and Robert Smiley of Rome. He was predeceased by his parents, Ethel and Dorsey Smiley; brothers, Merwyn, Perley, Eugene, Lynden and Rodney. Funeral services were held April 18 (2 pm) at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy with the Rev. Darris M. Hauser officiating and burial to be in Bradford County Memorial Park. (TGR, Thursday, April 19, 1990)

SMILEY, MERWIN A.,  Services for Merwin A. Smiley, 72, Granville Summit,were held June 11 at Vickery Funeral Home, Troy, with Rev. Edward Spencer officiating.  Interment was in Bradford County Memorial Park.  Mr. Smiley died June 8, 1984 at his home.  He was born in Granville Center on Oct. 29, 1911, son of Charles and Ethel Carey Smiley.  He was a member of the Pennsylvania Grange.  Surviving are his wife of 43 years, Norma Allen Smiley; daughter Mrs .Phillip (Donna)Shepard of Grandville Summit; son, Dean of Granville Summit; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters, Mrs.Paul (Isodene) Rockwell, Sheffield, PA. and Mrs. Doris White; brothers, Leon of Troy, Carlyle of Horseheads, NY and Ivan of Nyack, NY and Eugene of Athens and Robert of Leraysville; several nieces and nephews.  (TGR June 14, 1984)

CARL KAY SMITH, 81, of Canton RR 2 died Friday, Dec. 27, 1996 at the Towanda Memorial Hospital.  He was the husband of Eleanor Wallace Smith.  Born on Sept. 7, 1915, in Burlington Township, he was the only son of the late Cark H. and Sylvia Fletcher Smith.  On Dec. 23, 1933, 63 years ago.  Carl and Eleanor were married in Cumberland, Md.  Mr. Smith served his country during World War II and received an honorable discharge from the Army in 1945.  Following his discharge, Carl was employed as a printer for the former Swayze’s Folding Box factory in Canton for 40 years, retiring in 1985.  He was a member of the Canton Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ), Carl enjoyed the outdoors, and he loved fishing, trips to Canada and gardening.  Surviving are; his wife, Eleanor, at home; sons and daughters-in-law, William (Bill) and Catherine Smith of Myrtle Beach, S.C, Earl Dean Smith of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Robert (Bob) and Bev Smith of Corning, N.Y.; 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; a sister and brother-in-law, Mildred and Arthur Bradley of Elmira, N.Y.; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.  Mr. Smith was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Gallow.  The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 30, at the Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Drive, Canton, with his pastor, the Rev. David B. Morris officiating.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home this evening from 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday one hour prior to the funeral service from 10 to 11 a.m.  Interment will follow in the Bradford County Memorial Park Cemetery, Luthers Mills, Pa.  The family suggests that memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association of Northeastern Pennsylvania, the Kirby Health Center, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. in Mr. Smith’s memory.  –Towanda Daily Review.

CHARLES WILSEY SMITH SR., 92, of Ulster RR 2 (Smithfield Township) died Thursday afternoon, Oct. 12, 1995, at Memorial Hospital, Towanda.  Born April 11, 1903 in Copake, N.Y., he was a son of the late Edward and Adelene Loomis Smith.  Charles was employed by the American LaFrance Co. in Elmira, N.Y. until his retirement in 1968.  Mr. Smith was a member of the Towanda Presbyterian Church.  He enjoyed the outdoors, especially gardening.  Surviving are his wife of 62 years, rose Bakker Smith, at home; a son and daughter-in-law, Charles W. and Diana Smith Jr. of Bethel Park, Pa.; a daughter and son-in-law, Anna Jean and Gary Yoggy of Corning, N.Y.; a grandson and his wife, Cpt. Charles E. and Yvette Smith, M.D. of Germany; two sisters, Ann Simpson of Centerport, Long Island, N.Y., and Dorothy Scott of Ogden, Utah; numerous nieces and nephews.  A memorial service will be held Sunday, Oct. 15, 1995, at 1 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church, 5 Court St., Towanda, with the Rev. Kenneth J. Lynde officiating.  Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  There are no calling hours.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda.  The family suggests that memorials may be directed to Towanda Presbyterian Church, 5 Court St., Towanda, Pa. in Charles Smith’s memory.  –Towanda Daily Review.

SMITH -CORDIA M. FORREST, 68, of Waverly Rd 2, died Saturday, March 23, 1974 at 2:15 p.m. at the Tioga General Hospital following a brief illness.  Born in Proctor, PA, she resided in Troy, PA for several years before moving to Waverly, where she lived for the past 22 years.  She is survived by her husband, Cecil B. Forrest, at home; one daughter, Mrs. Phillip (Nancy) Coolbaugh of Waverly; one son, Robert D. Forrest of S. Waverly; one brother, Lyle Smith of Elmira; one aunt, Mrs. Nora Canavan of Lyons, NY; six grandchildren, one great grandson, several nieces and nephews.  Friends may call at the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 S. Main St., Athens, today from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.  Funeral and committal services will be held at the funeral home Tuesday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Leighton Pitkin, pastor of the Athens United Methodist Church, officiating.  Burial will be at a later time in Bradford County Memorial Park in Luthers Mills –Sayre Evening Times.

SMITH - Donald E. Smith 81, of 115 Fifth St. Towanda, Pa., died Thursday morning, Aug. 6, 2009, at Memorial Hospital, North Towanda Twp., Pa.  Donald was born in Sayre, Pa., on July 23, 1928, the son of the late George L. Smith and Maude FULLER Smith. On Aug. 20, 1950, Don married the former Ruth MCPHERSON in the Herrickville United Methodist Church. The couple owned and operated their dairy farm in Herrick Twp., for 12 years and following the sale of their farm, Don was employed as a heavy equipment operator for the Triple V Construction Company in Dushore, Pa., for 10 years. He was later employed by Masonite Corporation in Wysox for several years and by GTE Sylvania in Towanda for 10 years until his retirement in 1989. Don loved the outdoors, taking walks, and playing golf with his friends. He was an avid supporter of the Towanda Little League and will be remembered for his great enthusiasm for John Deere tractors and machinery.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Towanda, Union Lodge No. 108 F. & A.M. Towanda, Northern Council No. 24, Athens, Scottish Rite Bodies Valley of Williamsport 32nd degree, Bradford County Shrine Club and was a 50 year member of the Irem Temple Shrine Club. Don was a member of the Sylvania Men's Club, Twin Tier Antique Tractor-Machinery Association and a charter member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge No. 2191, Towanda. He formerly served as a Herrick Township Supervisor and was a 50 year member of the Herrickville Fire Company.  Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Ruth McPherson Smith, at home; his son and daughter-in-law, Donald E. and Faith N. Smith of Bridgewater, Va.; granddaughters, Danielle Marie Smith and Dorothy Blair Smith, both of Bridgewater, Va; brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Nora Smith of Towanda RR5, Pa., Emerson and Frances Smith of Towanda RR5, Pa.; sister-in-law, Betty Smith of Towanda RR5, Pa.; sisters-in-law and Brothers-in-law: Mary and Harold H. Horton of Binghamton, N.Y., Faye and Craig W. Griffis of Milan RR1, Pa.; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bruce and Monika Gold of Nazareth, Pa.; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Theodore H. "Ted" Smith on Nov. 1, 1989 and Charles L. Smith on Sept. 20, 2000; and a sister-in-law, Anna Smith on Dec. 29, 1998.  The funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home 217 York Ave. Towanda, Pa., with Pastor Robert Hockenberry officiating.  Interment will be private in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa.  The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.  The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Herrickville Fire Company, RR3 Box 269 A, Wyalusing, PA 18853 in Donald E. Smith's memory.  07 August 2009, Towanda Daily Review.

Earle R. SMITH, age 73, Troy, PA died Friday, February 20, 1998 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.  He was born June 30, 1924 in Saco, PA, a son of the late Fred L. and Bessie (Evans) Smith.  Erie was employed as administrator of the Bradford County Manor for 32-1/2 years.  After his retirement he was employed for five years at Trehab Center as a home maintenance foreman.  Mr. Smith was a member of the Leona United Methodist Church, Erie was a member of the Troy Masonic Lodge #306 F&AM, Troy Royal Arch Chapter #261, ancient accepted Scottish Rite, Williamsport Consistory 32nd degree, Irem Temple Shrine, Wilkes-Barre, PA and was past president of the Bradford County Shrine Club.  Eire was a member of the Troy Fire department, PA Fire Police Association, Troy Alparon Park and Fair Association and was past president of the French Choppers Camping Club.  Eire is survived by his wife of 53 years, Gldays W. (Kring) Smith of Troy; sons, dale L. Smith of Sevierville, TN, Glenn A. (Dawn) Smith of Warrenton, WV; daughter, Donna J. (Charles) Grezlak of Doylestown, PA; grandchildren, Christopher and Andrew Grezlek of Doylestown, PA and Emma and Abigail Smith of Warrenton, WV; twin brother, Merle (Judy) Smith of Burlington, PA; sisters-in-law, Barbara Smith and Donna Smith both of Sayre, PA; several nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by brothers, Fred L. Smith and Robert L. Smith; sister, Fannie M. Travis.  Funeral services were held at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy on February 24 with the Rev. Lynne Swartz, pastor of the Leona United Methodist Church officiating and interment to be in Bradford County Park in Luthers Mills.  Services were held February 23 by the Trojan Masonic Lodge and the Troy Fire Department.  Memorials may be directed to the Leona United Methodist Church c/o Eleanor Dunbar, RR 3, Box 487, Troy, PA 16947.

SMITH –EDNAL S. MCNEIL, 94 of 132 Woodside Lane, Liverpool, N.Y. former long-time resident of East Athens, died Tuesday Jan. 10, 1995 at the Robert Packer Hospital  Born Feb. 12, 190 in West Franklin, Pa. the daughter of Asa C. and Merrita Whipple Smith, she was a member of the Athens United Methodist Church and a member of Sayre Chapter No. 43 O.E.S.  She was a resident of East Athens for 45 years before moving to the Binghamton and Syracuse areas to reside with her family.  She was predeceased by her husband, Herbert W. McNeil in 1975, after celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.  She is survived by her three daughters: Patricia Ackerman of Sayre, Mary Lou Horn of Endwell, N.Y and Jane Avery of Liverpool, N.Y.; a son, James McNeil of Omaha, Neb.; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.  There will be no calling hours.  A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. The Rev. Howard Hockenbury, pastor of the Athens United Methodist Church will officiate.  Burial will be in the Bradford Count Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa.  –Towanda Daily Review

SMITH –FANNIE MAE TRAVIS, 74, Ulster RD 2 passed away Thursday, Jan. 7, 1988 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre after an extended illness. Born Jan. 7, 1914 in Ulster Twp., the daughter of Fred and Bessie Vans Smith. She was a member of East Smithfield United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband John Donald Travis at home; one son, Donald L. Lane of East Smithfield; four brothers; Robert Lafoy Smith of Athens, Erle Smith of Troy, Merle Smith of Burlington, Fred LaVerne Smith of Roanoke, Va.; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 S. Main St., Athens, Sat. 1-2:30 p.m. with funeral and committal services following immediately at 2:30. Rev. Marjorie Doriani will officiate. Burial will be at the convenience of the family (Bradford Co. Memorial Park). Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society, 585 S. Main St., Athens, PA. –Towanda Daily Review

FRED LAVERN SMITH, 64 of 4651 Elva Rd., N.W., Roanoke, VA and formerly of the Valley area died Saturday, February 11, 1995 at home.  Born in Burlington Township, PA October 2, 1930, he was the son of Fred and Bessie Evans Smith.  He served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the Korean conflict, 1952-1954.  He was employed by the Ingersoll Rand in Roanoke for 10 ½ years, retiring in 1994.  He is survived by his wife, Barbara at home; sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Michelle Smith of Waverly, David and Melissa Smith of Athens and James and Susan Smith of Thaxton, VA; a daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Wayne Jones of Okinawa, Japan; six grandchildren; two brothers, Erle Smith of Troy and Merle Smith of Burlington; several nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by a brother, Robert L. Smith in 1988 and a sister, Fannie Travis in 1988.  Friends may call at the Lowery Funeral Home, Athens, Monday, from 6 to 9 p.m.  The Masonic Lodge hold services There at 7 p.m. and the Sayre V.F.W. will hold a service at 7:30 p.m.  The funeral service will be held there Tuesday at 11 with the Rev. Rodney Saylor, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church, Sayre officiating.  Buried will be in the Bradford Co. Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa.  Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 413 South Main St., Athens, Pa. or Good Samaritan Hospice, 3825 Electric Rd., S.W. Suite A, Roanoke, Va.  –Towanda Daily Review

HARRY A. SMITH, 81 of Troy died Dec. 7, 1983 in Armenia Township, the son of Christopher and Leila Dewey Smith.  Mr. Smith was an active member of the Newberry united Methodist Church, Newberry, Pa.  He was employed as a pattern maker with the Troy Engine Machine Company for 24 years.  His employment then continued with Darling Valve of Williamsport for six years.  He was a member of the Pattern Makers League.  Mr. Smith is survived by his wife of 56 years, Betty Butler Smith; daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Ruff of Elmira; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.  Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy on Thursday from 7-9 p.m.  The funeral will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Carl Fetterman and the Rev. Frank Croyle officiating.  Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park.  –Towanda Daily Review

 

SMITH Helen M. Smith Bouse

82, widow of Ralph E. "Curly" Bouse, of Liberty Corners, Marcy Hill Road, Towanda, Pa., died Friday, April 8, 2011 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa.  Helen was born July 28, 1928 in Milan, Pa., a daughter of the late Morris Smith and Dorothy Wells Smith.  She was a graduate of Towanda High School class of 1948. On Feb. 1, 1949 she married Ralph E. Bouse in New Albany, Pa.  Helen supported her husband in the operation of their dairy farm in Liberty Corners for 59 years. She was a member of the Liberty Corners United Methodist Church and served as president of the United Methodist Women. She was also a member of the Liberty Corners Grange and Friends of the Towanda Public Library. Helen enjoyed square dancing, playing cards, gardening and flowers.  She is survived by four children: Tracey Bouse at home, Margaret "Peggy" Heskell and husband Harold of Towanda, Rose Castrine and husband Tony of Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Glenn "Tom" Bouse of Towanda; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters: Clara Wizelman of Wysox, and Jean Canfield of Wyalusing; three brothers: Fred Smith and wife Lorrie of Litchfield, Pa., Maynard Smith and Gail Moore of Wyalusing, Frank Smith and wife Vernell of Alamogordo, N.M.; sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Reva and Robert Seymour of Horseheads, N.Y.; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Ralph, on Aug. 16, 2008, infant son, Neil Bouse, identical twin daughters at birth, three brothers, Morris, Willard and Dale Smith and two sisters, Iva Collins and Thelma French.  The funeral service will be held noon on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at the Liberty Corners United Methodist Church with Rev. Jean Montgomery, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa.  The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. on Tuesday until the time of the service at the church.  The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Liberty Corners United Methodist Church, in care of Jesse Newman, 991 Marcy Hill Road, Towanda, PA 18848 in Helen's memory.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa.  Towanda Daily Review – April 10, 2011

 

SMITH –HELEN SMITH WAGNER, RN, 96, of Towanda, Pennsylvania, peacefully entered heaven Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Guthrie Memorial Hospital, Towanda. Helen was born on Feb. 20, 1921, in Towanda, the daughter of Harry "Honey" Smith and Clara Belle Strange Smith. She was a graduate of Towanda High School and the Robert Packer Hospital School of Nursing in Sayre. Helen served as a First Lieutenant with the U.S Army Nurse Corp. in the Southwest Pacific area, New Guinea and the Northern Philippines during WWII. On Feb. 6 of this year, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs named Helen its "Veteran of the Day," and included photos and her biography on its Facebook page. In early years, Helen was employed as a registered nurse with hospitals in Alexandria, Virginia, Hancock, New York, Memorial Hospital in Towanda, and later with the Bradford County Manor in West Burlington Township, for 23 years, until her retirement at the age of 86. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, William "Bill" Wagner; sisters, Marguerite (Peg) Packard, Jeanne Salsberry, Dorothy (Dot) Remsnyder, and Katherine (Snookie) Mosher; nephews, Thomas (Tommy) Mosher, Paul Remsnyder, Terry Salsberry, Richard (Dick) Packard, and Jeffrey (Jeff) Salsberry, who was her caregiver for a number of years; nieces, Chris Salsberry Biedeman and Kathleen (Kathy) Salsberry Brown; and her dog, Molly. She is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, grand-nieces, and grand-nephews. She was a very special aunt who will be dearly missed. Visiting hours and memorial remembrances will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 29 at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Third Street, Towanda. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Burlington Township, with Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 according full military honors. –Towanda Daily Review 9/24/2017

 

SMITH –IVA M. COLLINS, 62, of Keystone Manor, Sayre died Thursday evening, Oct. 15, 1987 in Yadkinville, NC as the result of an automobile accident which also took the lives of her son, Larry Collins of Apalachin and Linda Housen of Apalachin. She is survived by her husband, Charles M. Collins of Rome; a daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Norm Chandler of Waverly; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Charles A. and Sharon Collins, Roger L. and Rita Collins of Rome, Kevin A. and Patricia Collins of Rome and Thomas M. Collins of Sayre, also several grandchildren. She was the beloved daughter of Dorothy M. Smith of Wyalusing and beloved sister to Helen Bouse of Liberty Corners, Clara McNeil of Rome, Erma Jean Canfield of Towanda, Morris B. Smith Jr. of Dushore, Frank Smith of Texas, Willard Smith, Maynard Smith of Camptown and Fred Smith of Litchfield, also several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held at ll a.m. Tuesday at the Coleman and Daniels Funeral Home, 300 E. Main St., Endicott, NY with the Rev. Douglas Sivers, pastor of the Apalachin United Methodist Church officiating. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 today at the funeral home. Those wishing may make contributions to the Moose Home for Homeless Children, Mooseheart, IL in care of the Owego Moose Club. Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park. –Towanda Daily Review

 

SMITH Jane A. Smith

91, formerly of Sheshequin Township died on Monday, Aug. 15, 2011 at Martha Lloyd in Troy, Pa. She was born on April 3, 1920 in Sheshequin Township the daughter of the late Allen L. and Mary A. Sydney Smith. Jane loved to sing hymns and to be around animals. She enjoyed bowling and manicures. She is predeceased by brothers Adelbert, Sydney and Guy Smith, and a sister Ethel Smith Saxer.  Jane is survived by sisters-in-law Mary Etta Smith and Rita Smith, nieces and nephews June Lane, Roy Smith, Lester Smith, Mary Anne Smith, Peggy Saxton, Bobby Saxer, Tommy Saxer, Donna Betts, Gary Smith, Carl Smith, Guy Sydney Smith, and several cousins.  Friends and family may call from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 22, 2011, at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 225 South Main St., Athens, Pa. Funeral services will follow at the Funeral Home at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Lynn Ensign officiating.  Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, PA.  Memorial donations may be made in Jane's memory to the: American Heart Association , 1704 Warren Ave., Williamsport, PA 17701.  Towanda Daily Review – August 19, 2011

 

SMITH –JANE D. SMITH HILFIGER, 72, Rome RR 3 died Monday, April 7, 2003 at Memorial Hospital of Towanda.  Born Sept. 27, 1930, in Franklin Township, she was a daughter of the late Harry L. and Beatrice Allen Smith.  Jane was a 1948 graduate of the Towanda High School.  On Dec. 19, 1948, she married Russell Hilfiger, who preceded her in death on Dec. 27, 1986.  In early years she assisted her husband in the operation of their farm.  She was later employed by Memorial Hospital, in Towanda for many years.  Mrs. Hilfiger was a member of the Standing Stone United Methodist Church, Widowed Persons in Rome and the AARP.  She was a volunteer for Memorial Hospice and was a driver for Meals on Wheels.  Jane was always available to help others in need.  She invested her life in her family, being a good friend as well as mother and grandmother.  Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Gail Hilfiger of Wysox RR 2; a daughter and son-in-law, Sally Bird and the Rev. Thomas Bird of Wells, N.Y.; five grandchildren, Bret Hilfiger and his wife, Brandy Hilfiger, of Sumter, S.C., Cindy Hilfiger Hosage and her husband, Alan Hosage, of Ashley, Pa., Libby Bird of Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, Erin Bird Moffatt and her husband, Mike Moffatt, of Lynchburg, Va., and Sarah Bird of Nyack, N.Y.; a great-granddaughter, Rheann Hilfiger; a sister and brother-in-law, Vonda and Malcolm Heath of Rome; a brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Carol Smith of Rome; a brother-in-law, Howard Walker of Mt. Home, Idaho; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.  In addition to her husband, Jane was preceded in death by a sister, Joanne Walker, on Dec. 22, 1998.  The funeral and committal service will be held Friday, April 11, 2003, at 11 a.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with the Rev. Helen Learn, pastor of the Standing Stone United Methodist Church, officiating and Mrs. Hilfiger’s son-in-law, the Rev. Thomas Bird, co-officiating.  A private interment will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour prior to the funeral service Friday.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Standing Stone United Methodist Church, in care of Ellen Franklin, RR 2, Box 47, Wysox, Pa. in Mrs. Hilfiger’s memory.  –Towanda Daily Review.

SMITH –JESSIE A. MCENTIRE, 88, of Troy RR3, died Saturday, Oct. 8, 1994 on her birthday.  She was born Oct. 8, 1906, in Sayre, the daughter of Homer and Emma Haines Smith.  She was founder of the first AA group in the Valley and worked in the Dietary Department of the Robert Packer Hospital for 10 years.  She was predeceased by her husband, Wayne C. in 1967; a sister, Louise Goss, in 1973; a brother and sisters-in-law, Ward and Catherine Smith, in 1988, and Marion Searfoss, in 1989; a brother-in-law, Robert Searfoss in 1993; and a brother-in-law, Harry Baker in 1989.  She is survived by her children: Carl W. McEntire of Baltimore, Md., Joan McEntire of Athens and Delphine Newell of Arlington, Va.; two granddaughters; Gaynelle Fitch of Baltimore and Jennifer Newell of Alexandria, Va.; two great-grandsons; a brother, George A. Smith of Towanda; a sister, Charlotte Baker of Towanda; a brother-in-law, Cary Goss; a sister-in-law, Katherine Smith; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Donald and Kathern McEntire of Towanda and Paula and Leah McEntire of Lincoln, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews.  Friends may call at the Lowery Funeral Home, Athens, Monday from 7 to 9 p.m.  The funeral will be Tuesday at the funeral home at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Vincent Langan officiating.  Burial will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  Memorial donations may be made to the Greater Valley Emergency Medical Services, 201 Allison St., Sayre, Pa.  –Towanda Daily Review.
 

 In addition to her parents and husband, June was preceded by daughter, Catherine Mary 1956; sisters, Deana Inman and Dawn Zeigler; and adoptive parents, George and May Smith. Family and Friends are invited to call at the Fassett Baptist Church, Fassett, PA, on Monday, February 21, 2005, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Funeral and Committal services will be held immediately following visitation at the Church at 11:00 a.m. with the Reverend Donald Rockwell officiating. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park at the convenience of the family. Memorials in June's memory may be made to the Fassett Baptist Church.[Note from Joyce - June used the surname of her adoptive parents in childhood rather than her birth parents]

 

SMITH –MILDRED SMITH BELCHER, 73, of Athens RD 1 died Friday December 18, 1987 at the Robert Packer Hospital after a brief illness. A life-long resident of Athens, she was born February 9, 1914 the daughter of Edward and Dora Kinney Smith. Mrs. Belcher was a member of the Athens Presbyterian Church. She was a teacher for the Athens school system for 42 years. Mrs. Belcher is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, William and Carole Belcher of San Dimas, Cal.; two grandchildren; Jon and Katrina Belcher, both of San Dimas, Cal.; one brother, Walter Smith of Sayre; two sisters; Mrs. Mabel Kellogg of Athens and Mrs. Phyllis Updyke of Waverly and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband William in 1976. Friends may call at the Jenkins Funeral Home, 111 S. Main St., Athens, Sunday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be Monday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Jospeh Gasper officiating. Burial will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills. Memorials may be directed to the Athens Presbyterian Church. –Towanda Daily Review

SMITH –LILLIAN AMANDA SMITH WANDELL, 74, wife of Edward L. Wandell of 222 ½  Westbrook St., Sayre died early Wednesday morning, Oct. 19, 1994 following a long period of declining health.  Born Sept. 4, 1920 in Granville Summit, she was a daughter of the late Lloyd P. and Ruth Edsell Smith.  Lillian was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints, Towanda.  Surviving are: her husband, Edward L. Wandell at home; a son, Fred Potter of Saratoga Springs, N.Y.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Marilyn Potter of Eufala, Ala., and John and Pat Potter of Oregon; a daughter, Ruth Stromquist of Inverness, Fla.; 11 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; sisters and brother-in-law, Thelma and Michael Condame of Waverly, N.Y., Gwendolyn Lovelady of Daytona Beach, Fla., Mildred Pealo of Fla., Donna Raye Moffett of Texas and Joyce Webster of Milan; brothers, Lavern Rogers of Rochester, N.Y., and Lloyd Smith of Athens; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was preceded in death by a brother, Melvin Rogers and two sisters, Phyllis Ward and Marjorie L. Yates.  The funeral service will be held Saturday, Oct. 22, 1994 at 3 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda with the Bishop Earl Mayo of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Towanda Ward, officiating.  Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  The family will receive friends on Saturday, from 2-3 p.m. at the funeral home.  –Towanda Daily Review

SMITH Lloyd P. Smith Jr.
72, of Athens, Pa., died
on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010 at Robert Packer Hospital. He was born June 25, 1938, in Towanda, Pa., the son of the late Lloyd P. and Elizabeth Smith, Sr. Lloyd enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, and listening to Blue Grass music. He served in the U.S. Army in Germany during the Korean conflict. Lloyd was a member of His Majesty Fellowship, and was employed as a truck driver and drove school bus for the Athens Area School District, up until his retirement. Lloyd is survived by his wife of 38 years, Mary, at home; children, Randy Smith and Jackie Felicita of Sayre, Pa., Barbara and Blake Saxon of Rome, Pa., Leonard Fessenden of Nichols, N.Y., Linda Arnold of Athens, Pa., Freeman Fessenden and Deana Norton of Sayre, Pa., Clara and Ross Hugo of New Albany, Pa., and Gary and Roxanne Fessenden of Millerton, Pa.; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Donna Ray Moffett of Corpis Christie, Texas, and Gwenlyn Lovelady of Daytona Beach, Fla.; his faithful companion, Bootsie; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Family and friends may call from 10-11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010 at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 S. Main St., Athens, Pa. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at the Funeral home with the Rev. Linda Rogers officiating. Burial will be at Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, Pa. Memorial donations may be made in Lloyd's name to the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, P.O. Box 191, Athens, PA 18810 to help offset the cost of the funeral.  Towanda Daily Review - December 16, 2010

MALCOLM J. SMITH, 76 of Canton RD 2 died May 21, 1990 at his home.  Mr. Smith was born Feb. 14, 1914 in Jamesville, NY a son of Hubert and Elsie Wright Smith.  He retired in February 1986 from the Swayze Folding Box Co. of Canton where he was employed as a machinist for 35 years.  He was a faithful member of the Calvary Alliance Chapel, Canton RD 2 where he served as treasurer and elder for many years. Surviving are his wife, the former Rowena Benedict, with whom he celebrated 51 years of marriage on Dec. 26, 1989; two sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph E. and Beverly Smith, Canton RD 2 and Steven C. and Connie Smith, Roaring Branch RD 1; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a brother, Roger Smith, Liverpool, NY; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Funeral services were held at the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, Canton with the Rev. Edward Danneker, his pastor officiating.  Interment was in Bradford County Memorial Park.  Memorials may be directed to the Calvary Alliance Chapel, RD 2, Box 21A, Canton in his memory.  –Canton Independent Sentinel

SMITH - MARGUERITE GALLOW
 Marguerite Borg Gallow, 76, died Wednesday, July 6, CARE Home in Mainesburg, PA, following a long illness. She was born September 29, 1917 in Luthers Mills, PA, the daughter of Carl and Sophia Fletcher Smith. She was a member of the Roseville United Methodist Church. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Robert Alexander of Gillett; son and daughter-in-law, Rex and Janice Chamberlain of Roseville, PA; a son, Stanley Chamberlain of Mill Hall, PA; stepdaughter and stepson-in-law, Donna and Matt DiPetta of Elmira; brother and sister-in-law, Carl K. and Eleanor Smith of Canton; former husband and longtime friend and companion, Herbert Borg of Roseville; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a stepson, Stephen H. Borg; stepgrandchildren, Dennis DiPetta and Larry Johnson; and great-grandchildren, Adam Alexander and Jacob Johnson. Memorial services are scheduled for Saturday, July 23 at 11 at the Roseville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. James F. Bellamy officiating and burial to be in Bradford County Memorial Park.  Arrangements were by the Vickery Funeral Home, Troy. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Marguerite's name to the Community Alternative Resource Environment Home, PO Box 190, Mainesburg, PA 16932. (TGR, Thursday, July 14, 1994)

SMITH –MARGUERITE SMITH PACKARD, 73, of the Senior Citizens Building in Towanda, died Sunday morning, Oct.16, 1988 at Memorial Hospital in Towanda following an illness of several years.  “Peg” was well-known, attracting many friends in the area.  She was born June 18, 1915 in Towanda a daughter of Harry M. “Honey” and Clara Strange Smith.  Peg attended Towanda High School and was employed as manager of the Keystone Theatre for many years.  She was an avid baseball fan, attending games as long as her health permitted.  She supported her dad, who played for the Towanda Town team and her sons, Dick and Dave, who played Towanda Little League baseball, Legion baseball and for the Towanda High School.  Her nephews were also supported in their baseball activities.  Peg was affectionately called “Nonnie” by her grandchildren and her nieces and nephews.  Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Richard B. and Diane Packard, Towanda; David S. and Beverly Packard of North Towanda; four sisters, Mrs. Katherine Mosher of Waverly, N.Y.; Mrs. Jack W. (Dorothy) Remsnyder and Mrs. Jeanne Salsberry, both of Towanda; Mrs. Helen Wagner of Towanda RD 1; grandchildren, Tiffany and Stephanie Packard, David S. Packard, Kerry and Mark Packard; a great-granddaughter, Brittany Packard Smith; also nieces and nephews.  A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 19, 1988 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with the Rev. Susan VanDreser officiating.  Interment will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home.  –Towanda Daily Review.

SMITH Mary A. SWAIN, age 91, of RR 3, Rome, PA, formerly of Granville Summit, A, died Saturday, January 24, 1998 in the Skilled nursing Unit at Towanda Memorial Hospital.  She was born November 6, 1906 in Smithfield twp., the daughter of Winfield and Anna (Keeler) Smith.  Mary was a member of the Granville center grange.  She was employed at the Bradford County Manor for over 30 years.  Mary lived in Granville twp. Until moving to Hillcrest Apts. In Troy five years ago.  After sustaining a hip fracture, she lived with her daughter, Alberta, in Rome, PA for the last year and a half.  Mary is survived by daughter, Alberta Payne of Rome, PA; sons, Charles W. Swain of LeRoy, PA and Leland (Bud) Swain of Towanda, PA; son and daughter-in-law, Howard Francis (Faye) Swain of Granville Summit, PA; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; sister, Alta Anthony of Towanda, PA; several sisters and brothers-in-law; several nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by husband, Howard Swain; son-in-law, Charles Payne, daughter-in-law, Audrey Swain.  Funeral services were held at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy on January 28 (2:00) with the Rev. Allen Hulslander officiating and interment to be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, PA.  Memorials may be directed to the Towanda Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit, Towanda, Pa 18848.

MERLE C. SMITH
 Merle C. Smith, 82, of Monroeton, RR 1, died Wednesday, March 25, 1992 at Towanda Memorial Hospital. Born December 8, 1909 in Columbia Township, Bradford County, he was the son of Raymond and Mary UpDyke Smith. He was a member if the New Life Temple in Canton. Mr. Smith was a school bus driver for 20 years for the Towanda Area School District.  He was a life-long farmer and former member of the Towanda Valley Grange. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife of 58 years, Estelle Smith; daughter and son-in-law, Marlene and Thomas Jennings of Monroeton; sons and daughters-in-law Richard and Marilouise Smith of Monroeton, Alan and Erma Smith of Perry, FL and David and Deborah Smith of Monroeton; sister, Mabel Whitlock of the Green Home in Wellsboro, 17 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Merry Smith Kast Johnson in 1989; sisters, Gladys Inman, Julia Morse, Doris Haflett, Velma Drake; and by a brother, Carroll Smith. Funeral services were held March 28 at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy with Pastor Glen Landis officiating and burial to be in Bradford County Memorial Park. Memorials may be directed to the Franklindale Township Fire Company or the New Life Temple building fund, 6 East Main St., Canton, PA 17724. (TGR, Thursday, April 2, 1992)

MERLE JAY SMITH, Burlington, went home to be with his Lord, September 30, 2005.  Born on June 30, 1924, he was the son of the late Fred and Bessie Evans Smtih.  He attended the Luthers Mills and Troy schools and in 1940 attended the NYA School in Merton, PA, where he majored in agriculture.  He married Judy Spencer Smith on April 12, 1975.  Mr. Smith entered the Army on Nov. 2, 1944, and served until his honorable discharge Oct. 25, 1946, as a technician fifth grade.  He served as ETO with the 14th Field Artillery Observation Battalion as an automotive equipment mechanic.  He received the European African Middle East Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Army of Occupation Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.  When he returned home from the Army he went to work for A. B. Cole in construction until 1947, when he went to work for Henry Construction in Elmira, NY, until 1949.  He then worked for Fraley’s Garage as a mechanic and was there until its closure in 1959.  He then went to work for Troy Dairy as a mechanic until it closed its business in 1971.  Finally he worked for PennDot from 1971 to 1988, and then retired.  He was no idle man and returned to work in December 1991 for Trehab and later became supervisor of his crew and remained there until June 2005.  Mr. Smith was a very caring person and a great volunteer.  Through his family came first, he also found time for other interests.  He was a member of the North Towanda Fire Dept. for more than 19 years and was a fire police captain there, also serving on the Relief Board for many years.  He was a live member of the Troy Fire Dept. and he was a retired fire police officer from that department as well, having served as fire police captain for many years.  He was a member of the Bradford County Fire Police Association from the beginning of the group, where he had served as vice-president and also treasurer and chaplain.  Other memberships included a 50-year member of the Troy Masonic Lodge No. 306 and a 50+ member of the East Smithfield VFW Post 7378, having joined in 19476.  He drove for Meals on Wheels for several years also.  He enjoyed doing chicken barbecues with the fired department, watching over neighbors and friends and their homes, taking them to doctor’s appointments or seeing them in emergency situations.  He was a member of the Towanda First Presbyterian Church and thought highly of the Rev. Michael Hughes.  He enjoyed being with his family, reading, and watching TV.  Surviving are his wife, Judy, at home; sons, Michael (Kay) Smith, Burlington, Mark (Cheryl) Smith, Texas, and Timothy (Eva) Brown, Towanda; daughters, Nancy (Larry) Hall, Lockwood, NY, Susan (Christopher) Rhodes, Clymer, NY, and Debra (Dean) Tunnicliff, Granville Summit; grandchildren, Tammy Winslow, Darren (Kim) Smith, Shana (Chuck) Lewis, Justin (Sandy) Smith, Kelly and Bob Smtih, Kimberly and Krista Smith, Holly (Corey) Rhodes, Daniel, Clarice, and Aaron Evans, Blaze Tunnicliff, Mitchell and Alyssa Hall, Amanda, Tiffany and Sonya Fitch, Joshua Brown, and Marcia (Randy) Murphy, Kansas; 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  Besides his parents his first wife, Marjorie Case; sister, Fannie Travis; brothers, Fred and Robert; twin brother, Erle, preceded him in death.  The funeral and committal services were held Oct. 3 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda, with the Rev. Michael Hughes, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Towanda, officiating.  Interment was private in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills.  The family requests donations be sent to the First Presbyterian Church, Court Street, Towanda, PA; North Towanda Fire Dept., RR #1, Towanda, PA or Bradford Co. Fire Police Association, in care of President Gordon Ford, Chestnut St., Towanda, PA in Mr. Smith’s memory.  –Canton Independent Sentinel.

SMITH - PHYLLIS S. WARD
 Phyllis S. Ward, 61, of Troy RR 2, died Wednesday, October 30, 1991 at the Troy Community Hospital. She lived in the area her entire life and worked for several years at the Bradford County Manor as a nurses' aide. In 1980 she began working at American Trim Products in Troy where she was currently employed. She was married to Elgene A. Ward Sr. who predeceased her in 1962. She is survived by children, all living in the Troy area, Annetta, Patricia, Elgene Jr. and Raymon; a granddaugther, Deannaraye Ward; sisters, Gwendolyn Lovelady of Daytona Beach, FL and Marjorie Yates, Standing Stone; sisters and brothers-in-law, Thelma and Michael Condame of Waverly and Lillian and Edward Wandell of Sayre; half-brothers, Lloyd Smith and LaVerne Rogers; half-sisters, Donnaraye Moffett and Joyce Moffet and Joyce Webster; several nieces and nephews including a special niece, Patricia Marshall Sickler; and special friend, John Marshall. Funeral services were held at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy on November 3 with the Rev. George Mauk officiating. Memorials may be directed to the Endless Mountains Mission Center in care of Rev. George Mauk. (TGR, Thursday, November 7, 1991) [parents are Ruth EDSALl & Lloyd P. SMITH]

SMITH –PHYLLIS S. WARD, 61 of Troy RR 2 died Wednesday, Oct. 30, 1991 at the Troy Community Hospital.  She lived in the area her entire life and worked for several years at the Bradford County Manor as a nurses’ aide.  In 1980, she began working at the American Trim Products in Troy, where she was presently employed.  She was a kind-hearted lady who many times opened her home to friends and family members who were in need.  She was married to Elgene A. Ward Sr. who predeceased her in 1962.  She is survived by four children, all living in the Troy area.  They are Annetta, Patricia, Elgene Jr. and Raymon; and a granddaughter, Deannaraye Ward; sisters, Gwendolyn Lovelady of Daytona Beach, Fla. and Marjorie Yates, Standing Stone; sisters and brothers-in-law, Thelma and Michael Condame of Waverly, and Lillian and Edward Wandell of Sayre; half-brothers, Lloyd Smith and LaVerne Rogers; half-sisters, Donnaraye Moffett and Joyce Webster; several nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Patricia Marshall Sickler; and special friend and supporter for 30 years, John Marshall.  Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral home on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday from 2-4 p.m.  The funeral service will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Vickery Funeral Home, Troy with the Rev. George Mauk officiating.  Memorials may be directed to the Endless Mountains Mission Center in care of the Rev. George Mauk.  –Towanda Daily Review  (Buried Bradford County Memorial Park)

SMITH - KIESINGER
Ruth Smith Age 97 of Mehoopany, PA, formerly of Athens, PA, died Sunday, Janauary 20, 2002. Born October 30, 1904 in Tuscarora, PA, the daughter of George and Jesse Fisk Smith. Family and friends may call Wednesday from 1:00-2:00 PM at the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA. Funeral services will follow there at 2:00 PM with Rev. James Donahoo pastor of the Sayre Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, PA. Memorial donations, may be made to a charity of one's choice.

 

ROBERT LAFOY (SMITTY) SMITH, 74, of 140 Center St., Sayre died unexpectedly Tuesday, January 12, 1988 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. He was born March 1, 1913 in Ulster, son of Fred and Bessie Evans Smith. A life-long resident of the Valley he owned and operated a garage in Sayre before retiring. He was a member of the Sayre First Presbyterian Church and was a 32^nd Degree Mason. Mr. Smith was a member of the Rural Amity Lodge #70 and a charter member of the Athens Township Fire Co. and Fire Police. He is survived by his wife, Donna Cooley Smith at home; a daughter, Mrs. Timothy (Robyn) Chilson of Hornbrook, PA; a son, Robert of Athens: three step-daughters, Mrs. Norman (Joan) Wintermute of Athens, Mrs. Timothy (Joy) Csanadi of Barrington, RI and Mrs. William (Carol) Darby of Alexandria, VA; three step-sons, Bruce and Joseph Alliger of Sayre and Larry Alliger of Waverly; three brothers, Earle of E. Troy, Merle of Burlington and Fred of Roanoke, VA; a close friend, Phillip Wells; three grandchildren, several step-grandchildren; a step-great-grandchild and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. John (Fannie) Travis. Friends may call at the Jenkins Funeral Home, 111 S. Main St., Athens, Friday from 7-9 p.m. The Rural Amity Lodge #70 will hold services Friday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral and committal services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Timothy Woodruff, pastor of the Sayre First Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will be in the Bradford County Memorial Park. Luthers Mills. Memorials may be directed to the Athens Township Volunteer Fire Company in Mr. Smith’s name. –Towanda Daily Review

 

SMITH Sharon E. Causer

 53, of Rush Township, PA went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012 at home. She is survived by her children, Jason Smith, Shelly Walter, and Robert Walter; her mother, Bessie Walter; six grandchildren, Jasmine, Robert, Ariel, Brooklyn, Michael, Jade and Sierra; four brothers, Clayton, Ronnie, Howard, and Joey; three sisters, Diane, Lisa, and Lorrie; stepfather, Robert E. Butts and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father, Morris Smith.  Sharon was a member of the Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church, Montrose. She liked to read and loved spending time with her grandchildren. Her family was her focus and she would do anything for them.  A graveside service will be held on Friday, Sept. 28 at 11 a.m. at Bradford Memorial Park, Luthers Mills. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home, Inc., Hallstead.  Should friends so desire, expressions of sympathy may take the form of a donation to Peoples State Bank, c/o Sharon E. Causer Fund, PO Box 566, Wysox, PA 18854.   Wyalusing Rocket Courier – September 27, 2012

 

SMITH –THELMA F. PARKS, 94, of Towanda, formerly of Rome, Pa., passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, April 6, 2017, at the Personal Care Home of Guthrie Memorial Hospital, Towanda, Pa. Thelma was born in Franklin Township, Westmoreland County, Pa., on Nov. 14, 1922, the daughter of George W. and Jennie Thomas Smith. She was a graduate of Towanda High School Class of 1940 and in early years was employed by Rockwell's Taxi Service in Towanda. Thelma was later employed by Sylvania, Smith's Store in West Burlington and Evans & Chaffee in Towanda. Thelma enjoyed spending time with her family, bowling and playing golf. Surviving are her daughter, Jean Preston and husband Larry of Auburndale, Mass.; grandchildren, Adam Chase and wife Aimee, Laura Preston Loras and husband Olivier; step children, Linda Ferrario and husband Robert of Naples, Fla. and Wysox, James Parks and wife Marie of Towanda, Anne Mursch and husband Robert of Aurora, Colo.; step grandchildren, Cassandra Chandler Lyman, Christopher Chandler, Stephen Parks, Ric Carrington, Amy Phipps; 10 great-grandchildren; special nieces, Elaine Gustafson and husband Charlie of Canton, Kay Hamlin and husband Ray of Ogunquit, Maine, Kathy Kennedy and husband Buzz of Lewisburg Pa.; special nephew, Art Fairchild and wife Ritta of Shippensburg, Pa.; and a number of dear friends, including Helen Fries and Bill and Barbara Gerould. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husbands, Clay Fairchild and Stanley Parks; daughter, Sharon; and sisters, Edna Bovier and Helen Fairchild. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Burlington Township, Pa. The family suggests that contributions may be directed to Guthrie Hospice, 421 Tomahawk Rd., Towanda, PA in Thelma F. Parks' memory. The Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home of Towanda is assisting Thelma's family with arrangements. –Towanda Daily Review 4/8/2017

SMITH - WICKWIRE Mrs. Sterling-aged 36, of Mercur died Christmas night at the Robert Packer Hospital after a very short illness. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two small sons, Lance and Scott at home; two sisters, Mrs. Audrey Clark and Miss Dora Smith, both of New York City. Funeral services will be held at the Miller Funeral home on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Burial in Bradford County Memorial Park cemetery.

WILBUR GLENN SMITH, 80, of Troy formerly of Coryland died Friday April 1, 1988. Mr. Smith was born in Gillett April 10, 1907, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Smith. Surviving are daughters: Linda Tappan of Austin, Texas and Sylvia Watkins of Rochester, NY; a son, Curt H. Smith of Elmira; a sister, Doris Voorhees of Daggett, PA; a very special friend, Abbie Schoonover of Troy; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The funeral and committal service will be held at the Olthof Funeral Home, 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira Monday at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Gary Zuber officiating. Interment is at Bradford County Memorial Park. Friends are invited to call at the funeral home Monday from 3-4 p.m. Those wishing may make contributions to the charity of one’s choice. –Towanda Daily Review