RAYMOND VALIMONT – The Rev. Raymond E. Valimont Jr., 71 of Mansfield, died Monday, Nov. 4, 1996 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro.  Born April 20, 1925 in Grasflat, he was the son of Raymond E. and Hazel Scott Valimont Sr.  He was a retired carpenter and the founding pastor of Highway Tabernacle, now Church of the New Covenant in Mansfield.  He was very active in Tract Ministry, a member of the Church of the New Covenant and an U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.  Preceding him in death were a brother, David Valimont and a sister, Helen Eck.  Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Pauline W. Williams Valimont; one son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Sarah Valimont of Mainesburg; four daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia Valimont of Mansfield, Marjorie Barden of Orangeburg, S.C., Connie and Stephen Bolt of Canoe Camp and Renee and Jeffery Kenyon of Troy; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Norman Valimont of Charleston, S.C. and Robert Valimont of Arnot.  Friends may call at the Scureman Funeral Home, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield on Wednesday, Nov. 6 from 7 to 9 p.m.  Services will be held there Thursday, Nov. 7 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Rodney Murray and the Rev. N. Glen Landis officiating.  Burial will be made at Beech Flats Cemetery, Canton Township.  Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 228 S. Russell Ave. Williamsport, Pa. or to the JEWS for Jesus, 60 Haight St., San Francisco, Calif. –McKay Scrapbook

WILL D. VAN FLEET, 93, of Athens RD 2, died Wednesday, March 14, 1984, at the Bradford County Manor following an extended illness.  Born March 13, 1891, in LeRoy Township the son of Jay Perry and Delphine Bellows Van Fleet.  Mr. Van Fleet married Lettie Hickok, Oct. 16, 1918.  He spent his early life on the family farm and moved to the Valley in 1942.  Mr. Van Fleet was a member of the Athens United Methodist Church and a member of the Diahoga Grange for 72 years.  He was employed by the Athens GLF Feed Mill for 16 years before he retired.  Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Lettie at home, one son, Walton of East Athens; four grandchildren, one great-grand children; and several nieces and nephews.  Friends may call at the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 South Main St., Athens, Saturday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m.  The Dathoga Grange will hold memorial services at 8 p.m.  Funeral and committal services will be held at the funeral home Sunday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. H. James Shilabeer pastor of the Athens United Methodist Church, officiating.  Burial will be in the Beech Flats Cemetery. –Towanda Daily Review.

Ray A. VANFLEET, 95, formerly of Canton RD 1, did at Bradford County Manor early Thursday morning after an extended illness. (Handwritten: & Feb 1974) Mr. Van Fleet was born in LeRoy Township Dec. 1, 1878, a son of the late Jay P. and Delphine Bellows VanFleet He was a member of East Canton United Methodist Church and two years ago was honored at the church as being the oldest member with 75 years of membership. Mr. VanFleet was a retired farmer and prior to his retirement he worked 20 years for the Swayze Folding Box Company in Canton. At the age of 93, he was presented a 70-year jewel from Lodge No. 321 I.O.O.F. for continuous membership and he was also a member of the Canton Encampment No. 184. Until a year ago he was active and loved fishing and hunting and calling on old friends. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Lloyd (Frances) Mason of Canton RD 1; a granddaughter, Mrs. Leslie (Patricia) Reynolds of Granby, Mass.; two great granddaughters; a brother Will VanFleet of Athens RD 2; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral and committal services will be held at the Ralph T. Kleese Funeral Home, 40 N. Center St., Canton. Saturday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Owen Barrett, a retired Methodist minister of Troy, officiating. Burial will be in Beech Flats Cemetery.

 

VERMILYA –DIANE L. (VERMILYA) DISBROW, age 66, a resident at the Highlands Care Center in Laporte, Pa., left her Earthly home for Eternal Life on Tuesday, November 21, 2017.  She was born in Elmira, New York on September 6, 1951, the daughter of Frank “Ed” Vermilya and Barbara (Packard) Vermilya.  Diane attended schools in Elmira, Williamsport and Canton, graduating Canton Area High School in June of 1970.  She resided in the Pocono region for a number of years where she was employed as a sales consultant and office worker for the Fernwood Resort.  It was there that  she met he husband to be, Frank Disbrow.  Diane experienced a debilitating  disease at age 31.  However, she pushed forward through rehabilitation so as not to be defined by her limitations.  In later years she and her beloved husband resided in Ulster, Canton and LeRoy  Township where they spent many wonderful years together.  Diane made friends easily and was always ready to engage in a conversation on any topic.  She served on the Resident Council at Highlands and spent many hours playing cards and Bingo, and attended church and special activities.  She will be greatly missed by the many friends she made. Survivors include stepmother Mary Vermilya of Northumberland, sisters Cindy (& David) English of Stroudsburg and Marybeth Vermilya Endress of Bloomsburg, nieces Samantha (& Manny) Varkanis and Olivia (& Kyle) Veen, nephew Wesley (& Beth) English, a great-niece, several great-nephews and numerous cousins and friends.     She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank L. Disbrow, father Frank “Ed” Vermilya, mother Barbara Gee, grandparents Floyd &Leone Vermilya and William & Mary Packard.  A graveside service will be held at Beech Flats Cemetery at noon, Saturday, December 16, with her cousin Mr. Dennis Vermilya officiating.The family requests that memorials be directed to The Highlands Care Center (denote Resident Activities), PO Box 10, Laporte, Pa or to the Animal Care sanctuary, 353 Sanctuary Hill Lane, East Smithfield, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review 11/2017

 

WARD Annie Patterson ‘Pat’ Rosner

On the evening of Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, Pat Rosner, of Canton, peacefully went home to be with her Lord after a period of declining health. She was 92 years of age. Born Annie Patterson Ward on June 9, 1920, in Kilmarnock, Scotland, she was the only child of Samuel and Elizabeth (Landsborough) Ward. Pat received her master's degree in Scottish History and English Literature from Glasgow University, and received her first teaching position in Dalrymple, Scotland. During her extensive travels throughout Europe she made many longtime friends, and on her first trip to the United States met her future husband, Erich Rosner. Pat and Erich were married Feb. 28, 1959, and resided in Doylestown, Pa., moving to Roaring Branch in 1968.  Pat was a gifted Bible teacher and until recently taught her Women's Bible Study and Sunday School class. She was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church in Grover, Pa., where she served as the pianist for the Men's Choir and Sunday morning worship. Pat loved reading, working in her flower garden and was always interested in the lives of her family members. She is survived by her daughters, Dorothea (and Jim) Doud of Canton, and Louise (and Bob) Strozyk of Millville, Pa.; grandchildren, Nicolette Humble, Evenelle Doud, Stephanie Thomas, Justin Strozyk and Christopher Strozyk; and great-grandchildren, Sydney Crawford, Cody Humble, Alexis Doud and Isaac Thomas. Pat was preceded in death by her husband of 28 years, Eric Rosner, in 1987.  A memorial service will be held at St. John's United Methodist Church, Grover, on Thursday, Sept. 27, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Robert Strozyk and Pastor Jerry Schmidt officiating. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church. Interment will follow in Beech Flats Cemetery. Professional services have been entrusted to Morse & Kleese Funeral Home, Canton.  Williamsport Sun Gazette – September 25, 2012

 

WARD –FLOSSIE L. RHODES, 93, widow of Henry P. Rhodes, formerly of 7 Olive St., Towanda, died Friday morning, July 22, 1988, at the Laporte United Methodist Home, Laporte, Pa.  Born Oct. 27, 1894 in Fenner, N.Y., Madison County, she was a daughter of the late Edgar and Lillian Tuller Ward.  Surviving are a daughter, Dorothy E. Benedict of Kirkville, N.Y.,; six grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Grace Rhodes of Towanda; a son-in-law Charles N. Resh, of Hanover, Pa.; three sisters, Mrs. Mildred Cunningham of Rome, N.Y.; Mrs. Ethel Andrews and Mrs. Gwendoline Rutherford both of Cazenobia, N.Y., and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  The funeral service will be held Sunday at 2 p.m., from the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda.  Interment will be in the Beech Flats Cemetery, Canton Township, PA.  Friends may call one hour prior to the service Sunday afternoon at the funeral home.  –Towanda Daily Review.

 

WARD - Nellie Kay Norton, 53, longtime resident of the East Canton area, died peacefully at her home on Sunday morning, November 19, 2006. Born on January 2, 1953, Kay was the daughter of the late Norman and Ruby (Williams) Ward. After graduation from Canton High School with the class of 1971, Kay was employed by the Canton Manufacturing Company for over 33 years. She was a long-time member and former Senior Regent of the Women of the Moose Lodge 981 and attended Canton's Faith Baptist Church. Kay was a supportive and devoted mother and wife. She enjoyed doing many things, especially crafts, shopping and word puzzles. Trips to Ulster for dinner at Bishop's Restaurant were also favorite times. Surviving her is a loving husband of 10 years, Galen Norton. Three children and their families, Melissa Ward (Chris Kenyon) and Tyler and Brandon of Troy; Damian (Martha) Ward and Josh, Justin, Jessica, Jeremiah and Benjamin of Troy; Tasha (John) Spencer of Canton. Her two stepchildren, Mark (Judy) Norton and Tabitha of Alexandria, NC; Gary (Jeanene) Norton also of Alexandria. Three brothers, Ray (Bonnie) Ward of Waverly, NY; Frank (Ann) Ward of Dushore; John (Elizabeth) Ward of Canton. Many special nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. She was predeceased by her daughter Trisha Ward in 1986, her father in 1986 and her mother in 2001. Her family invites friends to join them in honoring Kay's life at a memorial service at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 25, at Canton's Faith Baptist Church with Rev. John Lattimer officiating. A private burial will be held in Beech Flats Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may consider a memorial in Kay's name to the American Cancer Society, 1948 E. Third St. Williamsport, Pa. 17701 or to the Faith Baptist Church, c/o RR 1 Box 5888 Canton, Pa. 17724. Arrangements are in the care of Pepper Funeral Home in Canton. - Daily & Sunday Review, Towanda PA, Nov. 21, 2006

NORMAN C. WARD, 75, of Canton RD 1, died Saturday at his home, following an extended illness.  He was born Nov. 1, 1911, at Union Township, Tioga County, the son of Frank and Kate Penrod Ward.  He retired in 1973 from the Bellows Valvair, now the Schrader Bellows International in Canton.  He was a member of the East Canton United Methodist Church and the Machinist and Aerospace Workers Union.  Surviving are his wife, the former Ruby Williams, to whom he was married for 40 years on Dec. 15, 1985; three sons Ray Ward, Frank Ward and John Ward all of Canton RD 1; daughter Kay Ward of Canton; sister Mrs. Garth (Marian) McNett of Roaring Branch RD 1; five grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was predeceased by granddaughter Trisha Louise Ward on Oct. 10, 1986.  Funeral services will be Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., with the Rev. Jasper Smith officiating, at the Morse-Kleese Funeral Home, Canton.  Interment will be in Beech Flats Cemetery, Canton Township.  Friends may call at the funeral home from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.  Memorials may be directed to the Canton Ambulance Association. –Towanda Daily Review.

WARD –NELLIE KAY NORTON, 53 longtime resident of the East Canton area, died peacefully at her home on Sunday morning, November 19, 2006.  Born on January 2, 1953, Kay was the daughter of the late Norman and Ruby (Williams) Ward.  After graduation from Canton High School with the class of 1971, Kay was employed by the Canton Manufacturing Company for over 33 years.  She was a long-time member and former Senior Regent of the Women of the Moose Lodge 981 and attended Canton's Faith Baptist Church.  Kay was a supportive and devoted mother and wife. She enjoyed doing many things, especially crafts, shopping and word puzzles. Trips to Ulster for dinner at Bishop's Restaurant were also favorite times.  Surviving her is a loving husband of 10 years, Galen Norton. Three children and their families, Melissa Ward (Chris Kenyon) and Tyler and Brandon of Troy; Damian (Martha) Ward and Josh, Justin, Jessica, Jeremiah and Benjamin of Troy; Tasha (John) Spencer of Canton, her two stepchildren, Mark (Judy) Norton and Tabitha of Alexandria, NC; Gary (Jeanene) Norton also of Alexandria, three brothers, Ray (Bonnie) Ward of Waverly, NY; Frank (Ann) Ward of Dushore; John (Elizabeth) Ward of Canton, many special nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.  She was predeceased by her daughter Trisha Ward in 1986, her father in 1986 and her mother in 2001.  Her family invites friends to join them in honoring Kay's life at a memorial service at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 25, at Canton's Faith Baptist Church with Rev. John Lattimer officiating.  A private burial will be held in Beech Flats Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may consider a memorial in Kay's name to the American Cancer Society, 1948 E. Third St. Williamsport, Pa. or to the Faith Baptist Church, c/o RR 1 Box 5888 Canton, Pa.  Arrangements are in the care of Pepper Funeral Home in Canton.  –Towanda Daily Review

ROBERT L. “Bob” WARD, 64, of Granville Summit RR 1 died Friday, March 12, 1999, at the DarWay Nursing Home in Estella.  Born Nov. 14, 1934, in Burlington he was the son of Elizabeth Selleck Ward and the late George Ward.  Bob attended the Troy schools.  He later served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  Bob was a truck driver for many years and was employed by various companies throughout the are.  He retired while driving truck for Morgan’s Logging in 1996.  On Oct. 11, 1958, at his parents' home in Bailey's’Corners, Bob married the former Janice Best.  Together they shared 40 years of marriage.  He was a member of the Granville Church of Christ and the Bradford County Old Timers.  Bob was a life time member of the Canton Fire Department.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman.  Bob also made wooden shingles and enjoyed using his shinglemill to display his technique during the Old Home Days at East Smithfield.  In addition to his mother, Bob is survived by his wife, Janice, at home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Keith Slocum of Monroeton RR 1 and Cheryl and Wes Slocum of Towanda RR 3, a son and special friend, Tim Ward and Vicki Sick of Grover,  eight grandchildren; a sister and her spouse, Doris and Charles Vanderville of Honeye Falls, N.Y., sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Betty and Glen Morgan of Canton, Doris and Bill Wright of Alburn, N.Y. Paul and Leonore Best of Roaring Branch, and Dale and Kathy Best of Grover, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, March 15, 1999, at the Pepper funeral Home, Canton.  The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Duane Taylor officiating.  Interment will follow in Beech Flats Cemetery, Canton Twp.  The family suggests that memorials, may be directed to the Western Alliance Emergency Service, Canton or the American Cancer Society in Mr. Ward’s memory.  –Towanda Daily Review.

Robert L “Bob” WARD, 64, of Granville Summit RR 1, died Friday, March 12, 1999 at the Dar-way Nursing Home in Estella.  Born November 14, 1934 in Burlington, PA he was the son of Elizabeth Selleck Ward and the late George Ward.  Bob attended the troy schools.  He later served in the US Army during the Korean war.  Bob was a truck driver for many years and was employed by various companies throughout the area.  He retired while driving truck for Morgan’s Logging in 1996.  He was a member of the Granville Center Church of Christ and the Bradford County Old Timers.  He enjoyed using his shingle mill to display his shingle-making technique during Old Home days at East Smithfield.  Bob was a lifetime member of the Canton Fire Department.  In addition to his mother, bob is survived by his wife of 40 years, the former Janice Best, at home; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Keigh Slocum of Monroeton RR 1 and Cheryl and Wes Slocum of Towanda RR 3; a son and special friend, Tim ward and Vicki Sick of grover, PA; eight grandchildren; a sister and her spouse, Doris and Charles Vendeville of Honeoye Falls, NY; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, betty and Glen Morgan of Canton, Doris and Bill Wright of Auburn NY, Paul and Lenore Best of Roaring Branch, Pa and Dale and Kathy Best  of Grover; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Funeral services were held March 15 at the Pepper Funeral Home in Canton with the Rev. Duane Taylor officiating and interment to be in the Beech Flats Cemetery, Canton Township.  The family suggests that memorials may be directed to the Western Alliance Emergency Service, 17 S. Washington St., Canton, PA 17724 or the American Cancer Society, Bradford Unit, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701 in Mr. Ward’s memory.  “Troy Gazette-Register,” Troy, PA  Thursday,   March 18, 1999

 

WARD Tim R. Ward

45, of Canton, died on Wednesday morning, June 6, 2012 from injuries received in an automobile accident.  Timothy Robert Ward was born in Troy on Jan. 7, 1967. He was the son of Janice (Best) Ward and the late Robert L. Ward. Tim grew up in the Granville area and attended Troy schools. He was a self-employed truck driver, most recently hauling water for the gas drilling industry. In earlier years, he worked for several local trucking companies. Tim, also known as "Hotdog" or "Slick", was an outgoing, friendly person who loved his family and was blessed with many friends. He enjoyed doing many things; especially times spent being outdoors, riding his Harley, Jeeping, snowmobiling and 4-wheeling. He also was a hunter, fished, and trapped. Tim was a member of Canton's American Legion 303 and the Monroeton Rod and Gun Club.  He is survived by his mother, Janice Ward of Granville Summit; his children, Krista Snyder and her fiancé Brent Spencer and Logan Ward, all of Canton; sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda and Keith Slocum of Monroeton and Cheryl and Wes Slocum of Towanda; his special friend, Tonia Burgess of Canton; a niece and five nephews; several aunts, uncles and cousins; also his devoted dog, Harley.  He was predeceased by his father, Robert Ward, on March 12, 1999; grandparents, George and Elizabeth (Selleck) Ward and James and Gertrude (Bassett) Best. Family and friends are invited to call from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, June 9, at Pepper Funeral Home, 578 Springbrook Drive in Canton. Evangelist Eric Smith will officiate the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow in Beech Flats Cemetery. Those who wish may consider a memorial in Tim's name to a charity of one's choice.  Towanda Daily Review – June 8, 2012

 

TRISHA LOUISE WARD, 6, of 15-A Sullivan St., Canton died Friday Oct. 10, 1986 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. She was born Nov. 7, 1979 in Elmira, the daughter of Nellie Kay Ward and was a first grade student at the Canton Elementary School. Surviving besides her mother are a sister, Elizabeth and a brother, Damaian, both at home; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Ward of Canton RD 1, and several aunts, uncles and cousins. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, 40 N. Center St., Canton. Burial will be in the Beech Flats Cemetery in Canton Township. The Rev. Jasper Smith, retired United Methodist pastor will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight. Memorial donations may be forwarded to the Canton Ambulance Association in Trisha’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review

 

WARNER Harold Jr.
Beloved husband, father and friend to all.  A long time resident of S. Creek Township, PA died Monday morning, October 13, 2008 at Arnot-Ogden Medical Center following an illness at the age of 79. Born on July 26, 1929 in Troy, PA, Harold was the son of the late Harold Sr. & Ada McKerrow Warner. A 1947 graduate of Troy High School; he married Erma B. Lathrop on July 6, 1948 in Mansfield and celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this past summer. Harold was employed by R.K.B. Enterprises in Elmira for over 40 years. His interests included, trains and steam engines and decorating their home at Christmas time. Active in his community, Harold was a charter member of the South Creek Volunteer Fire Department, former Building and Code Enforcement Officer for South Creek Township, a long time member of the Mountain Laurel Camping Club, an advocate and faithful member of the Gillett Senior Citizens Center. Surviving is his loving family, wife and companion, Erma Lathrop Warner, Gillett, PA; their children, Albert E. Warner, Elmira; Donald R. (Waneta) Warner, Bentley Creek, PA; Lynn G. (Karen) Warner, Bentley Creek, PA; and Debbie A. (Don) Lofstrom, Fairport, NY; a sister, Julia Moody, Sylvania, PA; grandchildren, Jason Warner, William Warner, Sara Smith, Matthew Warner, and Calvin Warner; and 8 beloved great grandchildren; a special neighbor and friend, Mary Carr. Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport, NY on Thursday October 16, 2008 between the hours of 4-7 p.m. and again on Friday from 9-10 a.m. Funeral services will follow the Friday visitation at 10 a.m. Private graveside services will take place in Beech Flats Cemetery, Canton, PA. Memorial donations may be directed to Falck Cancer Center, 600 Roe Ave. Elmira, NY 14905 or the Gillett Senior Citizens Center, c/o Phyllis Ames, 33129 Rt. 14 Gillett, PA in his memory.

MYRA WATTS - MRS. RAY VANFLEET
Canton, June 21—Mrs. Ray Van Fleet, 54, died at her home in East Canton early Friday morning following many years illness. She is survived by her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Mason of East Towanda; two brothers, Frederick and William Watts of Canton. The funeral will be held from the home Sunday at 2 p.m. in charge of the Rev. Harold Sharp of Alba and Rev. Owen Barrett of Blossburg. Burial will be in Beech Flats Cemetery.

WELCH -MARGUEIRTE FREEMAN, 79, Canton, RD 1, died at her home Wednesday, June 2, 1982.  Mrs. Freeman was born Oct. 10, 1902 in Canton, a daughter of Frank and Rosabelle Cease Welch.  She was a retired beautician, having worked in New York City for several years.  Mrs. Freeman was a member of the Canton Church of Christ, Disciples.  She is survived by two nieces, Mrs. Beatrice Brown of Towanda and Mrs. Marguerite Champion of Millerton, Pa.; one nephew, Frank Tillotson of Canton RD; 26 great nieces and great nephews; 42 great-great nieces and nephews.  Also surviving are several cousins.  Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Mrs. Freeman’s home, Canton RD 1, with the Rev. Clarke J. Redmond, pastor of the Canton Ecumenical Parish, officiating.  Interment will be in Beech Flats Cemetery.  Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, Canton.

WETHERBEE –MRS. MOLLIE E. HICKOK, 94, of Grover, died at her home May 21, 1993, following a brief illness.  She was the widow of the late Glenn W. Hickok who predeceased her on April 9, 1988.  Mrs. Hickok was born Sept. 28, 1898, at Grover, the daughter of George and Lottie Wright Wetherbee.  Mrs. Hickok was a lifetime homemaker, putting God, her family, friends and community first in her life.  She was a lifetime member of St. John’s United Methodist Church in Grover.  Surviving are four grandsons and their wives, Roger and Carol Hickok, Canton RR 2, John and Heidi Hickok, Port Crane, NY, Randy and Patricia Hickok, Mansfield and Fred and Mary Hickok, Canton RR; three granddaughters and their husbands, Diane and William Norton, Fairfax, VA, Marilyn and Jay Quick, Madera, CA, and Janice and Patrick Kelley, Corning, NY; 22 great-grandchildren and four great-great-granddaughters; two daughters-in-law, Mrs. Mary Hickok, Elmira, NY and Mrs. Velma Hickok, Mansfield.  She was predeceased by two sons, Charles W. Hickok on Dec. 29, 1978 and Donald L. Hickok on May 3, 1990.  The funeral service was held at St. John’s United Methodist Church, Grover, with the Rev. Richard Leonard, her pastor, officiating interment was in the Beech Flats Cemetery, Canton Twp.  Arrangements were by Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, Canton.  Memorials may be directed to the St. John’s United Methodist Church, Grover in Mollie’s memory. –Canton Independent Sentinel.

ROSWELL WHITE died October 15, 1924 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Martin Bassett.  He was 78 years old and a Civil War veteran.  The surviving relatives are a brother, Hiram and three children, Charles and Burt and the daughter at whose home he died.  The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at the residence and interment was made in Beech Flats Cemetery.  –Canton Independent Sentinel

E. LUEMAR WIGHT, Services will be held today at 2 p.m. for E. LueMar Wight, 63, a Canton R.D. 1 farmer, who died Friday April 2, 1971, in Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre.  Surviving are his wife, Mabel, and three sisters, Mrs. Katherine Boyd, of Canton R. D. 2; Mrs. Marlieh Wing, of Mackias, N. Y., and Miss Lue Wanda Wight, of Canton.  Services will be held at the Morse funeral home, Canton, with the Rev. Dennis Reedy officiating.  Burial will be in Beech Flats Cemetery.  There will be no visitation.

MISS LUE WANDA WIGHT, 66 of E. South Ave., Canton, died at her home unexpectedly Thursday morning, Sept. 25, 1975.  She was born in Canton Township on Aug. 26, 1909 the daughter of Warren and Sarah Crandall Wight.  She was a former employee of the Belmar Manufacturing Co. and retired from the Canford Manufacturing Co. of Canton one year ago.  Miss Wight is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Kathleen Boyd of Canton RD 2 and Mrs. Marlea Wing of Machias, N.Y.; several aunts, uncles nieces and nephews.  The funeral was held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Morse Funeral Home, Canton, with the Rev. Raymond Fravel officiating.  Burial was in Beech Flats Cemetery. –Canton Independent Sentinel.

SMSgt. DONALD E. WILBER, 58, Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany, formerly of Canton, died Nov. 23, 1995, in Germany.  Born June 18, 1937, in Williamsport, he was a son of Walker Wilber and the late Minnie Edkin Wilber.  Mr. Wilber was a veteran of the Vietnam War; served with the US Air Force for 29 years, retiring in 1983.  Following his retirement, he was employed by the US government as a civilian in Germany.  On Nov. 1, 1957, he married the former Irmgard A. Stoetzel in Germany.  In addition to his father, he is also survived by his wife of 38 years; two daughters and sons-in-law, Denise and Hans Hobus, Germany and Donna and Shawn Jones, Dimock, PA; two grandsons; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Douglas and Marlene Wilber, Marysville, PA; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Alice and Walter Wolfe, Marysville and Betty and Gideon Lapitan, Canton; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was preceded in death by a brother, William Wilber, in 1970.  The viewing will be held from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 30 at the Pepper Funeral Home, Canton, with funeral service immediately following with the Rev. Jasper Smith officiating.  Interment will be in Beech Flats Cemetery, with full military honors accorded. –Canton Independent Sentinel.

Douglas L.WILBER SR.., 66, of Canton RR 3, PA died Saturday, October 7, 2000 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA.  Born on March 12, 1934 in Shuck, PA, he was a son of the late Walker B. and Minnie Edkin Wilber.  He attended canton area schools and served during the Korean War in the Marine Corps.  He was employed at Remington Rand in Elmira for 17 years and acquired his father’s farm in Beech Flats, canton twp.  He saw to its daily operations until his retirement in 1993.  He was a member of the Canton Moose lodge #429, the Canton American Legion Post 3303 and the Beech Flats Grange #336.  He attended St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in troy.  He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Marlene K. Husted Wilber, at home; son and daughter-in-law Douglas Jr. and Vicki Wilber of Canton, PA; daughters and sons-in-law, Debra and Gonzalo Barajas of Mahopac, NY, Cheryl and Mark Rogers of Sylvania, PA and Jane Wilber of Kingston; nine grandchildren and two step-grandchildren; a great-grandson; two sisters and a brother; extended family Charles Storrs of Florida, Phyllis Beck of Canton, PA and Shirley Rathbun of Canton; several aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews and cousins; many friends and neighbors.  Doug was predeceased by an infant brother in 1939; and brothers, William in 1970 and Donald in 1995.  Funeral services were held October 11 at the Pepper Funeral Home in Canton (11 am) with interment to follow at the Beech Flats Cemetery.  Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society, Bradford Unit, 1938 E. Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701 or the American Leukemia Society, 1311 Mamaroneck Ave., Third Floor, White Plains, NY 10605 in Mr. Wilber’s memory.  “Troy Gazette-Register,” Troy, PA  Thursday, October 12, 2000

DOUGLAS L. WILBER, SR., 66, of Canton RR 3, died Saturday afternoon, Oct. 7, 2000, at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre.  Born on March 12, 1934 in Shunk, he was a son of the late Walker B. and Minnie Edkin Wilber.  Doug attended Canton area schools and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. Where he served our country during the Korean War.  Shortly following his honorable discharge, Doug married his sweetheart, the former Marlene K. Husted, on Aug. 6, 1955 in the Alba Christian Church.  Together, they raised four children and recently celebrated 45 years of matrimony.  Doug was employed by Remington Rand in Elmira, N.Y. for 17 years, but it was his love of the land and farming that brought him happiness.  In 1974, he acquired his father’s farm in Beech Flats, Canton Township, and saw to its daily operations until his retirement in 1993.  Doug was a member of the Canton Moose Lodge #429, the Canton American Legion Post #303, and the Beech Flats Grange #336.  He attended St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Troy.  Doug’s main interest in life was his home and family.  He especially enjoyed time spent with his loving grandchildren.  His hobbies included fishing and a great love for horses.  He also enjoyed horse pulling competitions.  He is survived by: wife Marlene K., at home; son and daughter-in-law Douglas, Jr. and Vicki Wilber of Canton; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Debra and Gonzalo Barajas of Mahopac, N.Y., Cheryl and Mark Rogers of Sylvania, and Jane Wilber of Kingston; nine grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; a great-grandson; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Alice and Walter Wolfe of Marysville, Pa., and Betty and Gideon Lapitan of Canton, Pa.; brother and sister-in-law Harold and Betty Wilber of Marysville, Pa.; mother-in-law Jane Kelly of Canton; extended family, Charles Storrs of Florida, Phyllis Beck of Canton, Shirley Rathbun of Canton; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins and many dear friends and neighbors.  Doug was predeceased by an infant brother in 1939, and brothers William in 1970 and Donald in 1995.  The family invites friends from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2000 at the Pepper Funeral Home, Canton.  The funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 11 a.m.  Interment will follow at the Beech Flats Cemetery, Canton Twp.  Those who wish may direct memorials to the American Cancer Society Bradford Unit. 1938, Williamsport, Pa. or to the American Leukemia Society, White Plains, N.Y. in Mr. Wilber’s loving memory. –Towanda Daily Review.

WILCOX –EDNA LATHROP.  While surrounded by her loving family, Edna (Wilcox) Lathrop, long-time resident of Canton Township (Beech Flats) died quietly at her home on Friday afternoon, Oct. 29, 2004.  She was 82 years old.  Born in West Leroy, on March 25, 1922, Edna was a daughter of the late Richard M. and Pearl Mae (Paul) Wilcox.  Edna was a 1940 graduate of Canton Area High School, She later worked for Frank and Laura Wilmarth at Canton’s A & P Grocery store.  On Oct. 24, 1945, she married her lifelong partner, Carl Fay Lathrop.  They spent many happy years together, working side-by-side as dairy farmers in Beech Flats.  Edna was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and will be best remembered as a dedicated “Farm wife” not just a “Farmer’s wife.”  She worked with Carl in every aspect of farm life including driving her John Deere tractor.  Edna also kept a large garden each year and froze and canned supplies for the family.  Shortly following their retirement in 1977, Carl and Edna where employed for several years by Lawrence Kilbourn’s Dairy Equipment in Canton.  Surviving are: three daughters and sons-in-law, Carol Ann and Ron Carey of Canton; twin daughters and their husbands, Laura and Norman Phelps of Canton and Linda and Lester Kreger of Tioga, Pa.; a son and daughter-in-law, Max and Jean Lathrop of Gillett; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and neighbors; also three special caregivers, Debbie Chapman and Shirley Ayres, both of Canton, and Lauri Young of Troy.  In addition to her beloved husband, Carl, who died on July 10, 2003, Edna was predeceased by her sister, Eva Wilcox Smith Lenhart, in 1990, her brother, Wilbur M. Wilcox, in 1992; and a granddaughter, Amber Rose Kreger, in 1992.  Her family invites friends to call 6 to 8 p.m. Monday and 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Pepper Funeral Home, Canton.  The funeral service will follow on Tuesday, Nov. 2, with retired Rev. Jasper Smith officiating.  Burial will be held in Beech Flats Cemetery.  –Towanda Daily Review.

WILCOX  –EVA W. LENHART, 81, of 4520 Griscom St., Philadelphia, Pa., formerly of Canton RD 1, died Wednesday, March 21, 1990 in the Parkview Division of Metropolitan Hospital in Philadelphia following a lingering illness.  Mrs. Lenhart was born March 14, 1909 in LeRoy Township, Bradford County, a daughter of Richard and Pearl Paul Wilcox.  She was a member of East Canton United Methodist Church.  Surviving are two daughters; Mrs. Norma S. Fields of Philadelphia and Mrs. Marna Marshall of Greensboro, N.C.: two sons; Richard E. Smith and William Lee Smith, both of Philadelphia; brother; Wilber Wilcox of Canton RD 1; sister, Mrs. Edna Lathrop of Canton RD 1; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  The funeral service will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, Canton with the Rev. Jeffrey Patton, her pastor, officiating.  Interment will be in Beech Flats Cemetery in Canton Township.  Friends may call at the funeral home Friday from noon to 1 p.m.  –Towanda Daily Review.

WILCOX –JUNE WILCOX SHADDUCK, 77, widow of Stanley D. Shadduck, and a life-long resident of Canton, Pa., died on Thursday morning, Feb. 16, 2006 at the Troy Community Hospital.  June is survived by her children, Michael Palmer of Malden, Mass., and Suzanne (Ronald) Gerould of Canton; four grandsons, Greg Gerould of Canton, Christopher (Denise) Gerould of Baldwinsville, N.Y., Michael T. (Carrie) Palmer of Hadley, Mass., and Joseph (Mary) Palmer, of Saugus, Mass.; three great-grandchildren, Andrew S. Gerould, Kelsey and Mallory Leitgib; her sister, Shelby Deets of Webster, N.Y.; nephew, Norman Denise Deets II of Rochester, N.Y.; niece, Heather Deets of Williamson, N.Y.; two special great-nephews, Tyler Deets and Norman Deets III; and many cousins, dear friends and neighbors.  In addition to Stan, her beloved husband of 42 years, June was predeceased by her brother-in-law, Norman Deets.  June Marie was born in Canton on May 22, 1928, a daughter of the late Alfred “Speed” and Bess M. (Guinter) Wilcox.  She graduated from Canton High School with the Class of 1946, where she enjoyed being involved in many activities, especially the school’s yearbook and cheerleading.  All through life, June enjoyed keeping busy.  In addition to her devoted care of family and home, she worked in the office at Rockwell’s Feed Mill in Canton. Later, June was employed as office manager at Canford Manufacturing in Canton for many years until retiring. Most recently she was a well-known newspaper columnist and wrote “Another Voice” for “The Canton Independent Sentinel.”  June never hesitated in giving back to her hometown of Canton.  She was a member of the Canton Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ). A veracious reader, June passionately supported the Friends of the Green Free Library and Canton High School’s Alumni Association.  Above all, June was a supportive wife, mother and sister who were very proud of her family. She enjoyed doing many things in life, but most special were times spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  June found peace being outdoors with nature, a favorite place was on Armenia Mountain during the autumn season. She was known for her beautiful flower gardens at home.  Family invites friends to call Saturday, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Pepper Funeral Home, Canton.  The funeral service will follow at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. David B. Morris, officiating. Burial will be held in the Beech Flats Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials for new book purchases may be made to the Friends of the Green Free Library, c/o RR 1, Box 14, Granville Summit, Pa.

WILCOX MARY LOUISE ADAMS
During the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 26, 2007, Troy resident Mary Louise (Wilcox) (Woodward) Adams died quietly at Riverview Manor in Owego, NY surrounded by her loving family. She was 89 years of age, and had resided at the Paul Reynolds Apartments in Troy for the past 15 years. Born in Ridgebury Township, Bradford County, PA on August 20, 1917, she was the daughter of Frank and Bessie (Horning) Wilcox. Known to family and friends as Louise, she was the widow of Purl Woodward and Roy Adams. Louise is survived by her sons, Walter (and Sylva) Adams of Big Flats, NY, William (and Nancy) Woodward of Gillett, Harold Adams of Corning; daughters, Helen Davy of Canton, Phyllis Clegg of Roaring Branch, Betty Jennings of Elmira, Mary (and Tom) McGuirk of Horseheads, Joyce Sheldon of Candor, NY; her numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Delbert Wood of Troy; son-in-law, Lewis Howell of Canton; daughter-in-law, Donna Adams of Big Flats; and special granddaughter, Angela Casey, who served as her special caregiver at Riverview Manor. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Roy Adams and Purl Woodward; a son, Carl Adams; daughter, Audrey Howell; sister, Donna Wood; brother, Glen Wilcox; sisters, Pearl Thorne and Carrie Deats. Calling hours will be Friday, June 29, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Morse & Kleese Funeral Home, 40 N. Center Street, Canton. Services will follow at 2 p.m. with Pastor Harry Barriger of the Shady Grove Wesleyan Church of Corning officiating. Interment will be in Beech Flats Cemetery.

WILCOX –MARY LOUISE (WILCOX) (WOODWARD) ADAMS - During the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 26, 2007, Troy resident Mary Louise (Wilcox) (Woodward) Adams died quietly at Riverview Manor in Owego, N.Y. surrounded by her loving family.  She was 89 years of age and has resided at the Paul Reynolds Apartments in Troy for the past 15 years.  Born in Ridgebury Township, Bradford County, on Aug. 20, 1917, she was the daughter of Frank and Bessie (Horning) Wilcox.  Known to friends and family as Louise, she was first married to Purl Woodward.  The young couple had started their family when, in the early 1940's, Purl was killed in a tragic accident.  A few years later Louise met and married Roy Adams, himself a widower with children.  Together they had three more, for a total of 10. Over the years Louise resided in several locations in the Twin Tiers, from Ridgebury to Parsons' Hill, Bentley Creek, Canton, Troy and Owego.  Louise was the devoted mother of the entire extended family, treating all as her own.  Never were the words, "step child," or "half-sister" ever used. They were all her precious darlings.  This all encompassing love eventually extended to her children's spouses as well.  She was more mother to them than mother-in-law.  Louise was blessed with numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, who knew her as "Grandma A," or "Great-Great Adams."  Her past times included reading, doing crossword puzzles, canning her garden's vegetables and making quilts.  She was also a woman with a deep, abiding faith in the Lord, and fellowshipped at the Bentley Creek Wesleyan Church.  Louise is survived by her sons Walter (and Sylva) Adams of Big Flats, N.Y.; William (and Nancy) Woodward of Gillett, Harold Adams of Corning, N.Y; daughter, Helen Davy of Canton, Phyllis Clegg of Roaring Branch, Betty Jennings of Elmira, Mary (and Tom) McGuirk of Horseheads, Joyce Sheldon of Candor, N.Y; her numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; brother-in-law Delbert Wood of Troy, son-in-law Lewis Howell of Canton, daughter-in-law, Donna Adams of Big Flats and special granddaughter Angela Casey, who served as her special caregiver at Riverview Manor.  She was preceded in death by her husbands, Roy Adams and Purl Woodward; a son, Carl Adams, daughter, Audrey Howell, sister, Donna Wood, brother Glen Wilcox, sisters Pearl Thorne and Carrie Deats.  Calling hours will be Friday, June 29, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, 40 N. Center Street, Canton.  Services will follow at 2 p.m. with Pastor Harry Barriger of the Shady Grove Wesleyan Church of Corning officiating.   Interment will be in Beech Flats Cemetery.  –Towanda Daily Review 6/27/2007

SAMUEL H. WILCOX, a former resident of Elmira died yesterday morning (Aug. 29, 1918) at the family home at Grover, Pa., after an extended illness, aged 32 years.  He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Linda Crandall Wilcox and a daughter, Ruth; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emery B. Wilcox of Elmira; four sisters, Mrs. Nellie N. Andrews, Mrs. Edith A. House and the Misses Carrie D. and Frances A. Wilcox all of this city; also a brother, Lewis S. of Binghamton.  The funeral will be held at Grover, Pa.  –Elmira Daily Advertiser 8/29/1918 (Buried Beech Flats Cemetery)

WILBER M. WILCOX
Wilber M. Wilcox, 78, of Canton RR 1, died Wednesday, October 21, 1992 at his home following an extended illness. Mr. Wilcox was born November 5, 1913 at West Leroy, PA, a son of Richard M. and Pearl Paul Wilcox. He was a retired dairy farmer.  He was a member of the East Canton United Methodist Church, a past I.O.O.F. member and a former Leroy Township supervisor for 18 years. Surviving are his wife, the former Dorothy Leora Buck; sons and daughters-in-law, Lloyd and Norma Jean Wilcox, Fred and Judy Wilcox, all of Canton RR 1 and Stuart and Tanya Wilcox of East Troy; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Gary Ayres of Granville Summit RR 1 and daughter, Kay Wilcox, Canton RR 1; sister and brother-in-law, Edna and Carl Lathrop, Canton RR 1; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held October 24 at the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home in Canton with the Rev. Jasper Smith officiating and interment to be in Beech Flats Cemetery, Canton Township. Memorial donations may be directed to the Canton Ambulance Association or the American Cancer Society in Mr. Wilber's memory. (TGR, Thursday, October 29, 1992)

WILBER M. WILCOX, 78, of Canton RR 1, died Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1992, at his home following an extended illness.  Mr. Wilcox was born Nov. 5, 1913 at West Leroy, Pa., a son of Richard M. and Pearl Paul Wilcox.  He was a retired dairy farmer.  He was a member of the East Canton United Methodist Church, a Canton United Methodist Church, a past I.O.O.F. member and a former Leroy Township supervisor for 18 years.  Surviving are his wife, the former Dorothy Leona Buck; three sons and daughters-in-law, Lloyd and Norma Jean Wilcox, Fred and Judy Wilcox, all of Canton RR 1, and Stuart and Tanya Wilcox of East Troy; daughter and son-in-law.  Donna and Gary Ayres of Granville Summit RR 1 and daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Gary Ayres of Granville Summit RR 1 and daughter, Kay Wilcox, Canton RR 1; sister and brother-in-law, Edna and Carl Lathrop, Canton RR 1, 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins.  The funeral service will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, Canton.  The Rev. Jasper Smith, retired Methodist minister, will officiate.  Interment will be in the Beech Flats Cemetery, Canton Township.  Visitation will be held Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. at the funeral home.  Memorial donations may be directed to the Canton Ambulance Association or the American Cancer Society in Mr. Wilber’s memory.  –Towanda Daily Review.

BYRON J. WILLIAMS age 85 of Canton RD 2, Sunday Sept. 29, 1963.  He was a retired drayman.  Survived by wife, Mrs. Doris Jackson Williams; daughters, Mrs. Laura Bellows, Mrs. Edna Tillotson and Mrs. Robert Cole, all of Canton, Mrs. William Brumdagde of Weedsport, N.Y.; foster daughter, Mrs. Harley Sharrow Jr. of Canton; sons, Ernest of Estella, Pa., Lester of Elmira, Raymond of Canton; 19 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren.  Body at Kleese Funeral Home, Canton.  Calling hours; Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Funeral there Wednesday at 2 p.m. the Rev. Ralph Knight.  Burial in Beech Flats Cemetery, Canton.  –Elmira Star-Gazette 10/30/1963

 

WILLIAMS Carolyn "Jane" Pidcoe

59, of Canton Township, Pa., died while a rainbow shown through her window on Friday, June 24, 2011, at the Robert Packard Hospital in Sayre. Her beloved family was at her side.   Carolyn Williams, "Jane" to family and friends, was born on Aug. 7, 1951, in Sayre, Pa., a daughter of the late Donald M. and Lucille (Tunnicliff) Williams. Caring for her family and home were most important in Jane's life. She will be always remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Jane also worked as a custodian at Canton Area Schools and Bradford County Manor. On Nov. 19, 1971, Jane married Paul Pidcoe at the First Baptist Church in Canton and they felt truly blessed with 39 wonderful years together.  Jane was a member of the East Canton United Methodist Church, a member and former officer of the Beech Flats Grange No. 336, a member of the Bradford/Sullivan Pomona Grange, State and National Granges. Jane enjoyed doing many things for her family and friends. She was a fabulous cook and baker who loved making wedding and birthday cakes. Jane also raised many vegetable gardens over the years and enjoyed sharing her produce and canning.  Surviving are her husband, Paul; two sons, Philip (Nona) Pidcoe of Mainsburg and James (Bettyann) Pidcoe of Canton; four stepchildren, Paul L. (Pam) Pidcoe of Canton, Nancy Pidcoe and Penny Isenberg both of Manassas, Va. and Phyllis (Jody) Armel of Strasburg, Va.; 15 grandchildren, Darin, Angie, Melissa, Jordan, Lisa, Michael, Arthur, Steven, Sharlin, Sierra, Jacob, Carolyn, Stacy, Courtney and Robert; two great-grandchildren, Coleman and Kaylynn; four siblings, Vera Reed of Canton, Gladys Koser of Austinville, Donald Williams of Granville Summit and Kevin Marbaker of Canton, several nieces, nephews, cousins and many close friends.  She was predeceased by a sister, Donna Jones and sister-in-law, Maida Chaney.   Family invites friends to call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday and from 10 to 11 a.m. one Tuesday, June 28, at Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Dr., in Canton. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. with Rev. Dianne Bentley officiating. Burial will be in the Beech Flats Cemetery. Those who wish may consider a memorial in Jane's name to the East Canton U.M. Church, RR 1, Box 1396, Canton, PA 17724.   Towanda Daily Review – June 26, 2011

 

WILLIAMS -DONNA L. JONES. During the early morning hours of November 27, 2003, lifelong Bradford County resident Donna L. Williams Jones, 53, died quietly at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre as a result of injuries that she sustained when struck by a motor vehicle on November 26.  Born in Troy on April 12, 1950, she was one of six children in the family of Donald M. and Lucille (Tunnicliff) Williams.  She was one of God’s special people.  To know her was to lover.  She possessed the kind of outgoing personality that endeared her to one and all.  Despite the challenges that life cast her way, she strove for excellence in all of her achievements.  In her youth she won awards as a participant in the Special Olympics.  She enjoyed both jigsaw and word search puzzles, painting by numbers and bowling.  She met the love of her life, a gentleman named Harry Jones, while attending church.  They were united in marriage in 1990 and shared 11 years until his passing in 2001.  She was a woman who loved her Lord, and was a member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church, Sayre.  In recent months she had been employed by Penn York Opportunities in Sayre, where she was acquiring computer skills.  Always smiling and jolly, she loved life and had an insurmountable loyalty and devotion to her family and friends.  Several of those whose lives she touched were at her side during her last moments. Surviving are brothers, Donald T. (and Debra) Williams, Canton; Kevin 9and Tango) Marbaker, Canton; sisters Vera (and Bruce) Reed, Canton; Jane (and Paul) Pidcoe, Beech Flats and Gladys (and Todd) Koser, Grover; as well as numerous aunts, nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents Donald M. and Lucille Williams; husband, Harry Jones.  The funeral service was held December 2 at the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, Canton, with the Rev. Ronald Saylor of the St. John’s Lutheran Church, Sayre, and former Pastor Jasper Smith officiating.  Interment follows in Beech Flats Cemetery.  –Canton Independent Sentinel.

 

DOUGLASS TODD WILLIAMS JR. – On June 24, 2007, baby Douglass Todd Williams Jr. went home to be with the angels from Arnot-Ogden Hospital in Elmira, N.Y.  He was the beloved son of Amanda Best and Douglass Williams, Sr., Columbia Cross Roads.
How very softly you tiptoed into my world.
Almost silently, only a moment you stayed.
But what an imprint you have left upon my heart.
In addition to his parents, surviving are his sisters, Zoelynn Best and Piper Williams; grandparents, Marty and Debbie Best, Columbia Cross Roads; Ralph and Joanne Woodruff, Litchfield and Dorothy Williams, Millville, NJ; great-grandparents, Donna Best and Ronald Wandell, Troy; great-great-grandmother, Jeannette Beardslee, Troy; aunts and uncles, Hellen Ayres and Brooklyn Eddy both of Columbia Cross Roads, Amber Best, Blossburg, Misti (Greg) Haus, Wyoming, Jessica Woodruff, Watertown, NY, Alicia Woodruff and Tyler Woodruff both of Litchfield, Martin (Angie) Best, Liberty, James Best, Troy, Robert Williams, Jr. and Tracy Williams both of Millville, NJ and many great aunts, great uncles and cousins.  Douglass was predeceased by his grandfather, Robert Williams Sr. and great-grandparents, James P. Best Sr. and Fay and Marion Colton.  The funeral service was held July 2 from the Pepper Funeral home, Canton with Rev. Kenneth Marple officiating.  Burial was in Beech Flats Cemetery.  –Canton Independent Sentinel

 

WILLIAMS –LENA B. MORSE, 85, 59 E. Main St., Canton, died Friday, October 24, 1975, at the Memorial Hospital, Towanda.  She was born in Ward Township, May 5, 1890, daughter of Fred and Mary Tillitson Williams.  She was a member of the Canton Church of Christ Disciples, the Rebekah Lodge of Canton No. 352, and the Minnequa Grange No. 754.  She was a former employee of the Eclipse Company of Elmira.  Her survivors include a son, Wilbur of Canton; two daughters, Mary DePew of Elmira and Winifred Morse of Canton; two sisters, Mrs. Irma Bates of Bath, N.Y., and Mrs. Lillian Ivison of Bath; two brothers, Homer Williams of Bath and Chester Williams of Tampa, Fla.; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Morse Funeral Home, 12 E. Main St., Canton.  The Rev. Duane Taylor officiated.  Interment was in Beech Flats Cemetery. –Canton Independent Sentinel.

 

WILLIAMS Pauline (Williams) Valimont

age 85 of Mansfield, Pa., died on Sunday, May 20, 2012 which was also the same day as her father 58 years ago. Pauline was born on Jan. 4, 1927 in LeRoy Twp., Bradford County, Pa., the daughter of Boyd and Marion (Merrick) Williams. She was predeceased by her husband, Rev. Raymond E. Valimont in 1996. Prior to her retirement, Pauline was employed with Troy Community Hospital as an ER clerk. She was a member of the Church of the New Covenant and enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family.  Pauline is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Sarah Valimont of Mainesburg, Pa.; four daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia Valimont of Mansfield, Pa., Margie and Charles Davis of Orangeburg, S.C., Connie and Steve Bolt of Mansfield, Pa., Renee and Jeff Kenyon of Troy, Pa.; one brother and sister-in-law, Joseph and Carol Williams of Canton, Pa.; one sister-in-law, Hazel Williams of Troy, Pa.; eight grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and three great-great- grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Raymond, Pauline was also predeceased by a brother, Robert Williams and her parents.  Family and friends are invited to call from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main Street, Mansfield, Pa. A funeral service will be held immediately following calling hours at noon with Pastor James Revie officiating.  Memorial contributions may be made in Pauline's memory to New Covenant Academy, 310 Extension St., Mansfield, Pa. Burial will be made in Beech Flats Cemetery, Bradford County, Pa.  Towanda Daily Review – May 22, 2012

 

ROBERT BOYD WILLIAMS, 63, Troy RR3, died May 13, 1993, at the Troy Community Hospital.  He was born August 6, 1929, in Canton, the son of Boyd and Marian Merrick Williams.  Mr. Williams gave 42 years of service with Agway, being employed with the Canton and Troy Agways and the Addison and Horseheads, NY Agways, having retired in 1986.  He was a veteran of the Korean War.  Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Hazel Day Williams; a son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Linda Williams, Troy; daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Martin Spencer, Troy; son Dale Williams, Troy; daughter and son-in-law, Dona Rae and William May, E. Smithfield; his mother, Marian Williams, Mansfield,; sister and brother-in-law, Pauline and the Rev. Raymond Valimont, Mansfield; brother and sister-in-law, Joseph and Carol Williams, Canton; 12 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.  The funeral was held May 15, from the Vickery Funeral Home, with the Rev. Gary Zuber officiating.  Burial was in the Beech Flats Cemetery, East Canton.  Memorial may be directed to the Troy Ambulance Association, Troy in Ms. Williams memory. –Canton Independent Sentinel.

ROBERT DEAN WILLIAMS, 65, of Charlotte, NC, died March 28, 1991, at the Carolina Medical Center, Charlotte, NC.  Mr. Williams was born May 2, 1925, in Grover, a son of Floyd and Carrie Boughton Williams.  He was a motel manager and a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army Infantry.  Mr. Williams was a disable American veteran the last several years, due to injuries occurring during the war.  He was a member of the American Legion.  Mr. Williams is survived by Emily Sheppard, his companion of 11 years; daughter, Mardella Welsh, Canandaigua, NY; son, Roger Williams, Clifton Springs, NY; several grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Floyd Williams, Newark, NY; brother Donald Williams, Newark, NY; sister, Betty Leonard, Hillsgrove; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  A memorial service will be held Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, Canton.  The Rev. Jasper Smith, a retired Methodist minister, will officiate.  Interment will be in Beech Flats Cemetery. –Canton Independent Sentinel.

WILLIAMS –RUBY WARD, 75, longtime resident of the East Canton area, died Monday, October 15, 20001, at the Arnot-Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, N.Y.  Born in Canton Township on July 30, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Myron “Ray” and Nellie Hickok Williams.  Ruby attended the Canton Schools.  After graduation she worked at the former Griswold’s General Store in Grover until she married Norman Ward on Dec. 15, 1945.  He preceded her in death in November of 1986, after they shared nearly 41 years of marriage together.  Ruby’s live revolved around her family, home and many dear friends.  She enjoyed reading and working in her vegetable garden and was football and country music fan.  Mrs. Ward was a member of the East Canton Untied Methodist Church.  Surviving her are : three sons and two daughters-in-law, Ray Ward of Gillett, Frank and Ann Ward of Dushore, and John and Elizabeth Ward of Canton, a daughter and son-in-law, Kay and Galen Norton of Canton; seven grandchildren, Theresa (Kevin) Morgan, and Wendy, Ashley, Katie, Melissa, Damian and Tasha Ward; three step-grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.  In addition to her husband, Norman, Ruby was predeceased by a granddaughter, Trisha Ward, in 1986, and her sister, Vivian McCatharn.  The family invites friends to call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, at the Pepper Funeral Home, Canton.  The funeral will be held at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Friday, with the Rev. Jasper Smith officiating.  Burial will follow in the Beech Flats Cemetery.  Those who wish may direct memorials in Ruby’s name to either the Western Alliance EMS, Troy or to the Arnot-Ogden Hospital’s ICU Department, Elmira, NY.  –Towanda Daily Review.

JACK L. WILSTON, 74, of Canton died Sunday, June 20, 2004, following a brief stay at the Bradford County Manor.  Jack was born on June 3, 1930, in Canton, a son of the late Floyd and Loretta (Elliot) Wilston.  He served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War and earned the rank of corporal at the time of his discharge.  Jack was employed as a truck driver for the former Jones and Brague Mining Co. for over 30 years until his retirement in 1989.  He was a member of the Troy American Legion Post 47 and the New York State Pony Pulling Association and was a life member of the Canton V.F.W. Post 714.  He survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Steven Innes of Canton; a special grandson, Casey Innes, a sister and brother-in-law, Pauline and Donald Cole of Gillett, two brothers and sisters-in-law, Leroy and Fran Wilston of Williamsport and Donald and Delores Wilston of Canton; dear friends, Earl and Barb Ridall of Canton and Daniel and Debbie, David, Daniel and Amanda Alpaulgh, all of Turbotville; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to his parents Mr. Wilston was predeceased by a sister, Doris Williams.  Funeral services were held June 23 at the Pepper Funeral Home, Canton with the Rev. Duane Taylor officiating and burial to be in the Beech Flats Cemetery with full military honors accorded.  Memorials in Jack’s memory be directed to the Canton War Memorial Pool., Canton. –Troy Gazette-Register.

WINEBARGER -EDITH L. CASTLE, age 70, died June 1, 1988, at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre.  She was born July 5, 1917, at Boone, NC, the daughter of William and Zuella Moretz Winebarger.  She was a member of the Faith Baptist Church, Canton.  She is survived by her husband, James W. Castle to whom she was married 51 years April 16, 1988; four sons, James E., T. Roger, Ernest E. and Paul all of Canton RD; two daughters, Mrs. Larry (Faye) DeWert, Canton RD; Mrs. Clifton (Agnes) Stuckey, Shermansdale, PA; one brother, Charles Winebarger, Boone, NC; eighteen grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins.  Funeral service will be held Friday, at 3:30 p.m. from the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, Canton, Rev. Robert Prettyman, her pastor officiating.  Interment will be in Beech Flats Cemetery.  Calling hours Thursday, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday.  –Canton Independent Sentinel.

 

WINEBARGER Jimmie Winebarger

54, of Towanda, Pa., formerly of Canton, died on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.  Jimmie Allen Winebarger was born on Dec. 29, 1956, in Bradford County. He was one of ten children in the family of the late Arlie H. Winebarger and Hazel G. (Ray) Winebarger Morgan. Jimmie possessed a great personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. He carried a picture of Jesus with him and always prayed for God's knowledge and wisdom to guide his days. In earlier years, he enjoyed attending the Canton First Baptist Church.  Jimmie was a handyman who could fix about anything, especially electronic devices. He also enjoyed woodworking, fishing, hunting and being outdoors. Special times were spent at family gatherings and he loved his sisters' home cooking.  Surviving are his two children, William and Jimmie Winebarger, both of Florida; eight siblings, Pauline (Jim) Horton, Jerry Winebarger, Lena Swain and Dorthie (Wade) Graham all of Canton, Shelby (Larry) Wilcox of Montgomery, Emily Edith (Jim) Sweely of Millerton, Frank Winebarger of Virginia and David Winebarger of Granville; special friend, Cheryl of Towanda; a brother-in-law, Frank Castle of Canton; many nieces nephews and cousins.  In addition to his parents; Jimmie was predeceased by his sister, Shirley Castle.   Friends may call from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, at Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Drive in Canton. The funeral and committal services will follow at 7 p.m. with Pastor Josh Payne officiating. A private burial will be held in Beech Flats Cemetery.  Towanda Daily Review – January 11, 2011

 

WINEBARGER Lena Mae Winebarger Swain

Lena Swain, 65, of Canton, Pa., died peacefully on Wednesday morning, Feb. 9, 2011 at Dar-Way Elder Care in Estella.  Lena Mae Winebarger was born on July 17, 1945.  She was one of ten children of the late Arlie H. Winebarger and Hazel G. (Ray) Winebarger Morgan.  Lena attended Canton High School and later received her GED.  Employed as a machinist, she worked at Elmira’s Kennedy Valve and the former Avco in Williamsport for many years.  Lena also was a talented seamstress.  She worked in several specialty shops where she made elaborate wedding gowns.  Family was always important to Lena and she loved them.  Many special times were spent with her grandchildren and great-grandson, Colin. She will be remembered as a great cook.  Lena also enjoyed her daily walks to town, shopping and making trips to North Carolina to visit family.  Surviving are her children, Loree (Bill) Finogle and Charles “Chuck” ( April) Swain Jr. all of Canton; seven grandchildren, Josh Brown, Billy Finogle, Brady Finogle, Shailynne Swain, Alaina Swain, Heather Norton and Mitchell Norton; a great-grandson, Colin Brown; seven sisters and brothers, Pauline (Jim) Horton, Dorthie (Wade) Graham and Jerry Winebarger all of Canton, Shelby (Larry) Wilcox of Montgomery, Emily Edith (Jim) Sweely of Millerton, Frank Winebarger of Virginia and David Winebarger of Granville, a brother-in-law, Frank Castle of Canton and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.   In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a sister and brother, Shirley Castle and Jimmy Winebarger.  Calling hours are 2 – 4 p.m. Sunday, February 13, at Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Dr, Canton.  The funeral and committal services will follow at 4:00 with Rev. Josh Payne officiating.  Burial will be in Beech Flats Cemetery.  Towanda Daily Review – February 11, 2011

 

WINEBARGER Shirley

During the early morning hours of Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, longtime Canton area resident Shirley Irene (Winebarger) Castle died unexpectedly at Troy Community Hospital. She was 67 years of age.  Born in Boone, N.C. on March 8, 1942, she was the daughter of Arlie and Hazel (Raye) Winebarger. During her youth her family relocated to the Canton area.  Shirley was blessed with a strong work ethic and throughout her life labored at many tasks. She was employed as a waitress, a seamstress and a machine operator, to name but a few of her vocations. Until her retirement a few short years ago she had been employed with Parker-Hannifin in Canton.  Shirley was married to Frank Castle and together they raised two sons and two daughters. In addition to her labors outside of the home, she was the consummate homemaker. Whether cooking, sewing, canning, or freezing she always placed her family's wellbeing as the top priority. She was an avid hunter and gardener and great lover of animals. Shirley was also one of the "Amish taxi drivers," and was well though of by her Amish neighbors and friends. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend who touched the hearts of all who drew close to her.  Shirley is survived by her husband, Frank, at home, sons Timothy Eugene Castle of Alba and Jeffrey Scott (and Laura) Castle of Armenia Township; daughters Connie (and Craig) McNett of Canton Borough and Cherri (and Domonic) Zello of Sayre; brothers Frank, David, Jerry and Jimmy Winebarger; sisters Pauline (and James) Horton, Dorothy (and Wade) Graham, Lena Swain, Edie (and James) Sweeley and Shelby (and Larry) Wilcox, as well as nine grandchildren and one great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arlie and Hazel Winebarger.  Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 9, at Morse & Kleese Funeral Home, 40 N. Center St., Canton. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday. Interment will follow in Beech Flats Cemetery.  07 Dec. 2009 Towanda Daily Review.

 

T. DAVID WINEBARGER, 65, of Troy, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday morning, Jan. 8, 2020. Thomas David was born Aug. 30, 1954 in Sayre to the late Arlie Winebarger and Hazel G. (Ray) Winebarger Morgan. Family was very important to Dave. Any time he could spend with them was something he treasured, especially with his grandchildren. David was a skilled carpenter, loved to tinker and could fix anything. He was a very tidy, well-organized individual and took pride in keeping himself and belongings very orderly. Dave enjoyed the outdoors and could often be found fishing or riding his motorcycle, which he cherished and was extremely proud of. He was also a talented artist and loved all animals, especially his many pets throughout the years. Lately, David enjoyed attending Victory Church in Troy. Besides his parents Dave was predeceased by his sisters, Shirley Castle, Lena Swain, and brothers, Jimmy, William “Frank” and Jerry Winebarger. Surviving are his children, Holly Thomas, Tango Cole, Matthew and Kelly Reinbold, Christopher and Jordan Kinner, and Megan and Kristy Winebarger; his wife, Lisa (Taber) Winebarger; sisters, Pauline (Jim) Horton, Dorothie (Wade) Graham, Shelby (Larry) Wilcox and Emily Edith (Jim) Sweeley; as well as numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. A time of visitation will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13, 2020 at Pepper Funeral Home and Cremation Facility, 578 Springbrook Dr., Canton. A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. with Marcia Payne, a pastor of the Victory Church officiating. Burial will follow in Beech Flats Cemetery. -Towanda Daily Review 1/10/2020

 

WILLIAM ‘FRANK’ WINEBARGER, 63, of Ewing, Va., formerly of the Canton area, passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 17, 2016 at the Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone Gap, Va. William Franklin Winebarger, "Frank" to family and friends, was born on Sept. 21, 1952 in Boone, N.C., one of 10 children of the late Arlie H. Winebarger and Hazel G. (Ray) Winebarger Morgan. Most recently, Frank worked as a self-employed logger. In earlier years, he owned and operated Canton's United Auto Service garage. Frank was knowledgeable in woodworking and several construction trades, building his own home in Virginia. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt, fish and camp. He was well known for the Christmas wreaths he made from wild princess pine for his many family and friends. Frank also especially enjoyed times spent riding motorcycles and traveling. Surviving are his wife, Vida Finch; eight stepchildren, Patches Fisher of Wyalusing, Aimee (Stanley) Coe of California, Joseph (Isa) Lane, Steven (Shannon) Lane, Anthony (Tosha) Lane, all of Athens, Tango Winebarger Marbaker (Grant Cole) of Canton, Travis Ott of Reading, and Tesa (Jody) Route of Canton; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; four sisters and two brothers, Pauline (Jim) Horton, Dorthie (Wade) Graham and Jerry Winebarger, all of Canton, Shelby (Larry) Wilcox of Montgomery, Emily Edith (Jim) Sweely of Millerton, and David Winebarger of Granville; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by three siblings: Shirley Castle, Lena Swain and Jimmy Winebarger.  Frank's family invites friends to call from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, at Pepper Funeral Home, 578 Springbrook Drive in Canton. Minister John Wile will officiate the funeral services at 2 p.m. Burial will follow in Beech Flats Cemetery in Canton Township, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review 8/23/2016

WOOD -DANIELLE ELSIE-TAYLOR BOLT VANDERVEER, 18, OF Canton RR 2, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Jan. 23, 1998, as the result of a motor vehicle accident in Fayetteville, N.C.  Danielle was born June 6, 1979, in Sayre.  She was a daughter of Daniel Bolt and Linda Tunnicliff Wood.  Danielle was a loving and devoted wife and mother.  She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Canton.  Faithful, true and dedicated to the cause of JESUS CHRIST, whom she served and loved with all of her heart.  She leaped at the chance to sell someone about her risen SAVIOR. “But the fact is CHRIST has been raised from the dead. HE has become the first of a great harvest of those who will be raised to life again.” (1 Corinthians 15:20.  New living translation)  “Where, O death is your victory?” “Where, O death is your sting?” (1 Corinthians 15:58 NIV).  She is survived by her loving husband and daughters, James and Shaina Vanderveer, both at home; parents, Daniel and Dianna Bolt of Monroeton.  Ms. Linda Wood of Canton: grandparents, Thomas and Janice Bolt of Granville Summit, Edward and Beverly Leljedal of Monroeton, Ms. Virginia Collins of Canton; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Deborah and David Vanderveer of Granville Summit; a great-grandmother, Mrs. Elsie Johnson of Granville Summit; a brother, Cody Bolt of Monroeton; a sister, Charlene Wood of Canton; a step-sister, Melody Maryott of Monroeton; three sisters-in-law, Jennifer, Joanna and Jeana Vanderveer, all of Granville Summit; several aunts, uncles, cousins and many dear friends.  A private family viewing will be held at the convenience of the family at the Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Drive, Canton.  Family and friends may attend the funeral service, 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30, 1998, at the First Baptist Church of Canton, with her pastor, Rev. Norman Pierce, officiating.  A private interment will follow in the Beech Flats Cemetery, Canton Twp.  In remembrance of Danielle, the family will provide flowers and request that memorials be directed to a trust fund in benefit of her beloved daughter, Shaina, c/o/ Dianne Pint, 1124 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, N.Y. –Towanda Daily Review

WOOD Danielle Elsie-Taylor Bolt VANDERVEER,  18, of Canton, RR 2, PA, died Friday, January 23, 1998 as the result of a motor vehicle accident in Fayetteville, NC.   Danielle was born June 6, 1979 in Sayre.  She was a daughter of Daniel Bolt and Linda Tunnicliff Wood.  She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Canton.  She is survived by her husband and daughter, James and Shaina Vanderveer, both at home; parents, Daniel and Dianna Bolt, Monroeton and Ms. Linda Wood of Canton; grandparents, Thomas and Janice Bolt of Granville Summit, Edward and Beverly Leljedal of Monroeton, MS. Virginia Collins of Canton; mother-in-law, and father-in-law, Deborah and David Vanderveer of Granville Summit; a great-grandmother, Mrs. Elsie Johnson of Granville Summit; a brother, Cody Bolt of Monroeton; a sister, Charlene Wood of Canton; a step-sister, Melody Maryott of Monroeton; sisters-in-law, Jennifer, Joanna and Jeana Vanderveer, all of Granville Summit; several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.  Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church of Canton January 30 with her pastor, Rev. Norman Pierce, officiating and interment to be in Beech Flats Cemetery, Canton Twp.  Arrangements were by the Pepper funeral Home in Canton.  Memorials may be directed to a trust fund in benefit of her daughter Shaina, c/o Dianne Pint, 1124 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY 14901.  “Troy Gazette-Register,” Troy, PA  Thursday  February 5, 1998

WOODWARD –AUDREY LOUISE HOWELL, 49, Canton RD 1, died June 9, 1990 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre.  Mrs. Howell was born Feb. 9, 1941, in Williamsport, a daughter of Purl James and M. Louise Wilcox Woodward.  She was a housewife and a member of the First Baptist Church, Canton.  She is survived by her husband, Lewis D. Howell; one daughter, Mrs. Randy (Nancy) Greene, Canton RD 1; three grandchildren, Carrie, Jeremey, and Jennifer Greene, Canton RD 1; mother, Mrs. M. Louise Adams Canton; on brother and sister-in-law, William W. and Nancy Woodward, Gillett; five sisters, Mrs. Thomas (Mary) McGuirk, Horseheads, NY, Mrs. Dale (Betty) Jennings, Elmira, Mrs. James (Joyce) Sheldon, Candor, NY, Mrs. Ralph (Helen) Davy, Canton, and Mrs. Aldene (Phyllis) Clegg, Roaring Branch RD 1; two half-brothers, Walter Adams, Big Flats, NY, and Harold Adams, Corning; two very special friends, Mrs. Walter Morgan and Mrs. LaMont Butters.  The funeral service was held Monday at the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, Canton, with the Rev. Norman Pierce, her pastor, officiating.  Interment was in Beech Flats Cemetery. –Canton Independent Sentinel.

WOODWARD - AUDREY HOWELL
 Audrey Louise Howell, 49, Canton RD 1, died June 9, 1990 at the Robert Packer Hospital. She was born February 9, 1941 in Williamsport, the daughter of Purl James and M. Louise Wilcox Woodward.  She was a housewife and a member of the First Baptist Church of Canton.   She is survived by her husband, Lewis D. Howell; daughter, Mrs. Randy (Nancy) Greene of Canton RD 1; grandchildren, her mother, Mrs. M. Louise Adams of Canton; brother and sister-in-law, William W. and Nancy Woodward of Gillett; five sisters; two half-brothers. Funeral services were held June 11 at the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home in Canton with the Rev. Norman Pierce officiating and interment to be in Beech Flats Cemetery. (TGR, Thursday, June 14, 1990)

JOHN WOODWARD SR., 71, of Canton, Pa., went home to his Lord and Savior early Saturday morning, May 24, 2014 at his home in East Canton. John Lloyd Woodward was born on Oct. 11, 1942 to the late Clinton and Lois Woodward in Pensacola, Fla., as his father was stationed there with the U.S. Air Force. Later the family moved to Burlington, Pa., where John attended Troy schools until leaving for the Army in 1962. John returned to Canton following a 20-year military career having been stationed in Vietnam three times, Korea, Panama Canal and Germany as well as many bases in the states. John worked for the Veterans Administration in Sayre in medical records for seven years. After being out of the service for 11 years, he was recalled for Desert Storm. Since retiring from the Army for the second time, John worked for the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. He returned to the area in January 1995 and resided in East Canton. One of John's great passions in life was his concern for animals. He worked with the animal shelter in East Smithfield until health reasons no longer permitted. John then turned his homestead into a sanctuary for horses and ponies that give him and his grandchildren much joy. As an avid hunter and fisherman, favorite times for John were spent, when able, taking his grandchildren fishing between gardening, watching football and Little League Baseball. He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends and cooking or grilling outside. Playing card games and board games, doing puzzles and watching movies were more recent activities that John loved sharing with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His wife extends a grateful thank you to family and friends for their loving support during the last two years of John's illness. Surviving are his wife and partner Anita (Smith) Woodward; four children Kay (Verlin) Kerns of Watertown, N.Y., Tessa (Jim) Page of Canton, Corina Saxon of Harrisburg and John Jr. (Erica) Woodward of Lake Park, Fla.; three step-children; Tina Gillis-Johnson of East Canton, Dean II (Annette) Johnson of Austinville and Darlena Martin of Abington, Md.; 18 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; two brothers Charles (Dottie) Woodward of Newfield, N.Y. and Gene (Angie) Woodward of Antonia, Texas; 10 brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law and 14 nieces and nephews. Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Pepper Funeral Home, 578 Springbrook Dr. Canton. Rev. Jasper Smith and Evangelist Eric Smith will officiate the funeral service at 11 a.m. on May 31. Burial will be in Beech Flats Cemetery with full military honors accorded. Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, KS or to the No Kill Animal Sanctuary, Milan Rd., East Smithfield, PA. –Towanda Daily Review 5/26/2014

 

JOHN WOODWARD SR., 71, of Canton, Pa., went home to his Lord and Savior early Saturday morning, May 24, 2014 at his home in East Canton. John Lloyd Woodward was born on Oct. 11, 1942 to the late Clinton and Lois Woodward in Pensacola, Fla., as his father was stationed there with the U.S. Air Force. Later the family moved to Burlington, Pa., where John attended Troy schools until leaving for the Army in 1962. John returned to Canton following a 20-year military career having been stationed in Vietnam three times, Korea, Panama Canal and Germany as well as many bases in the states. John worked for the Veterans Administration in Sayre in medical records for seven years. After being out of the service for 11 years, he was recalled for Desert Storm. Since retiring from the Army for the second time, John worked for the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. He returned to the area in January 1995 and resided in East Canton. One of John's great passions in life was his concern for animals. He worked with the animal shelter in East Smithfield until health reasons no longer permitted. John then turned his homestead into a sanctuary for horses and ponies that give him and his grandchildren much joy. As an avid hunter and fisherman, favorite times for John were spent, when able, taking his grandchildren fishing between gardening, watching football and Little League Baseball. He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends and cooking or grilling outside. Playing card games and board games, doing puzzles and watching movies were more recent activities that John loved sharing with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His wife extends a grateful thank you to family and friends for their loving support during the last two years of John's illness. Surviving are his wife and partner Anita (Smith) Woodward; four children Kay (Verlin) Kerns of Watertown, N.Y., Tessa (Jim) Page of Canton, Corina Saxon of Harrisburg and John Jr. (Erica) Woodward of Lake Park, Fla.; three step-children; Tina Gillis-Johnson of East Canton, Dean II (Annette) Johnson of Austinville and Darlena Martin of Abington, Md.; 18 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; two brothers Charles (Dottie) Woodward of Newfield, N.Y. and Gene (Angie) Woodward of Antonia, Texas; 10 brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law and 14 nieces and nephews. Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Pepper Funeral Home, 578 Springbrook Dr. Canton. Rev. Jasper Smith and Evangelist Eric Smith will officiate the funeral service at 11 a.m. on May 31. Burial will be in Beech Flats Cemetery with full military honors accorded. Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS or to the No Kill Animal Sanctuary, Milan Rd., East Smithfield, PA. –Towanda Daily Review 5/26/2014

WORDEN –EDNA MAE HICKOK, 96, a resident of the Green Home, Wellsboro, formerly of Canton, died Thursday, Nov. 7, 1975, at the home.  Mrs. Hickok was born May 31, 1889 in Canton Township, the daughter of Frank and Sophia Fitzwater Worden.  She was a member of the Minnequa Grange.  Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law. Nedra and Richard Campbell of Daggett, Pa.; grandchildren, Mrs. Deronad Bieri of St. Petersburg, Fla.; Dale and Connie Campbell of Daggett, Pa.; Joyce and Gene Jones of Millertown, Pa.; Delphina and Kenneth Golden of Sullivansville, N.Y.; Audrey and Eddie Watkins of Tioga, Pa., and Robert Bieri of Lawrenceville; 12 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; two half-sisters, Louise Whipple of W. Palm Beach, Fla. and Leone Terrell of Maryland.  Nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.  The funeral service will be held Saturday, Nov. 9, at 2 p.m. from the Morse-Kleese Funeral Home, Canton with the Rev. Jasper Smith, pastor of the Ward United Methodist Church, officiating.  Interment will be in Beech Flats Cemetery.  Friends are invited to call at the funeral home tonight from 7-8:30 p.m. –Towanda Daily Review.

WRIGHT -ARLEEN HAZEL CAMPBELL.  Mrs. Arleen H. Campbell, of Canton, died at the home of her son, Edwin, of Mansfield Monday following a long illness.  Mrs. Campbell was a member of Canton United Methodist Church, the Friendly Circle Class, the WSCS of the church and a charter member of the Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW Post 714.  Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Arthur (Lois) White of Wellsboro; sons, Lawrence W. of Elmira, Lewis of Williamsport, Joseph of Greensville, S. C., Edwin of Mansfield RD and Arthur of Danville; a brother, Harold Wright of Canton; 13 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Morse Funeral Home, Canton.  The Rev. C. David Jones will officiate.  Burial will be in Beech Flats Cemetery.  Friends may call at the Morse Funeral Home Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. –Canton Independent Sentinel.  (A. Hazel Wright Born 9 AUG 1895, Died 19 JUN 1972)

BRUCE E. WRIGHT, 71, Canton RD 1, died Dec. 8, 1989, in the Lakeland Regional Hospital, Lakeland, FL, after being stricken at home.  Mr. Wright was born July 1, 1918, in Canton Township, the son of Harold and Helen Randall Wright.  He was a well-know farmer, retiring from farming in 1969.  He was employed at W. W. Gleckner and Sons in Canton for 20 years.  He was a past member of the former Canton United Methodist Church.  Mr. Wright was a member and treasurer for over 30 years, of the Beech Flats Grange No. 336; a director for the Grange Mutual Insurance Company; member of the Rolling Hills Camping Club; 4-H leader for several years, and a member of several farming associations.  He is survived by his wife, the former Evelyn Fitzwater, with whom he would have celebrated 50 years of marriage on Feb. 27, 1990; his mother, Helen Wright, Canton; daughter, Phyllis Wright, Warren; son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Beverly Wright, Canton RD 1; two grandsons, Jason and Jeffrey Wright, Canton RD 1; nieces, nephews and cousins.  The funeral service was held Wednesday from the Morse and Kleese Funeral home, Canton, with the Rev. Jasper Smith, and the Rev. Richard Barner, officiating.  Interment was in Beech Flats Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be directed to the charity of one’s choice.  –Canton Independent Sentinel.

DEAN K. WRIGHT, long time Newfield resident, died October 5, 1995.  He was the son of the late Adeline and Edward Wright of Canton.  Mr. Wright worked for Radcliffe Electric and Plumbing prior to retirement; was a member of the 36th Engineer Combat Regiment serving with the US Army for the duration of World War II, seeing battle in Algeria, French Morocco, Central Europe, Naples, Rhineland, Sicily, Southern France, Tunisia, and Rome.  He is survived by a brother, Glenn Wright, Virginia; sister, Dorothy Cornelius, Groton, NY; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Wright, Lansing, NY; several nephews and nieces.  Mr. Wright was predeceased by sisters, Mercia Gere and Lillian Wheat, and brother, Leland Wright.  Private services were held October 8 with burial at Beech Flats Cemetery, Canton.  Arrangements were under the direction of Bangs Funeral Home, Ithaca, NY.  Memorial donations may be made to the VFW, Post 2674, Watkins Glen, NY.  –Canton Independent Sentinel.

ERNEST E. ‘ERNIE’ WRIGHT, 92, of Granville Summit, PA, was called home to his heavenly reward on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at the Bradford County Manor. Ernie was born in Canton Township May 19, 1923, one of four children born to the late Walter J. and Anna (Hienze) Wright. He was a 1940 graduate of Canton High School and later entered the U.S. Army where he honorably served during WWII. On April 13, 1952 he married the former Mary Louise Schmouder in Troy and they were blessed with over 54 years together before her death on December 31, 2006. Ernie was no stranger to hard work. He was a dedicated employee of the former Troy Agway for over 37 years until his retirement in 1985. Ernest was a man of strong faith in the Lord. He was a devoted member of the Windfall United Methodist Church and its seniors group. Ernie loved the outdoors and was an avid gardener. Surviving are his children; James (Diann) Wright of Towanda and Donald (Diane) Wright of Granville Summit, two grandchildren; Megan Wright of Granville Summit and Donald Wright Jr. of Scranton, several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his beloved wife Mary, he was predeceased by two sons; Richard and Willard Wright, a brother, Charles Wright and two sisters; Evelyn Hinderliter and Beatrice Hall. The family invites friends to call from noon to 1p.m. Monday, March 21st, at the Windfall United Methodist Church, Windfall, PA. The funeral service to celebrate his life will follow at 1p.m. with Pastor Josh Davinsizer officiating. Graveside services will be 1p.m. Thursday, March 24th, at the Beech Flats Cemetery with military honors accorded. Those who wish may consider a memorial donation in Mr. Wright’s memory to the Windfall United Methodist Church, C/O 1204 Redington Ave., Troy, PA. The Pepper Funeral Home, 578 Springbrook Dr. in Canton is assisting the family with arrangements.

WRIGHT Evelyn Eileen HINDERLITER, 74, of Sewickley, PA, formerly of Canton, PA, died August 3, 2000 at the Sewickley Valley Hospital.  Born June 14, 1926 in east Canton, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Anna Heinz Wright.  Evelyn graduated from Canton High School and later graduated from business school in Elmira, NY.  The Hinderliter family moved from Atlantic City, NJ to the canton area where they made their home.  Evelyn was employed as a legal secretary for Daune Van Noy’s law office in troy for many years.  She assisted her husband John in the operation of their small farm north of east canton where they sold produce.  She is survived by her sons, Hal Hinderliter of Sewickley and John Hinderliter of Oakmont, PA; a sister, Beatrice Hall of Yuba City, CA; a brother, Earnest Wright of Granville Summit, PA; a niece, Beverly Schrader of Leroy, PA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was predeceased by her husband of 40 years, John Hinderliter, in 1997; a son David in 1960; and a brother, Charles Wright.  Graveside services were held August 8 at Beech Flats Cemetery with the Rev. Jasper Smith officiating.  The family suggests memorials be directed to the Green Free Library 14 N. Center Street, Canton PA 17724 in Mrs. Hinderliter’s memory.  Troy Gazette Register

WRIGHT –EVELYN EILEEN HINDERLITER, 74, of Sewickley, PA, formerly of Canton, died August 3, 2000 at the Sewickley Valley Hospital.  Born June 14, 1926 in East Canton, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Ann Heinze Wright.  She graduated from Canton High School, class of 1938 and later graduated from business school in Elmira, NY.  On November 30, 1957, she married John Hinderliter in Philadelphia, PA.  He preceded her in death on December 30, 1997 following 40 years of loving marriage.  In 1967, the Hinderliter family moved from Atlantic City, NJ to the Canton area where they made their home.  Mrs. Hinderliter was employed as a legal secretary for Duane VanNoy’s law office in troy for many years.  She also assisted her husband in the operation of their small farm of Glory Bran Road, just north of East Canton.  They sold produce to friends and neighbors for several years.  She loved the country life; gardening was her favorite hobby and she especially enjoyed working in her strawberry patch.  Surviving are her sons, Hal Hinderliter, Sewickley, PA; John Hinderliter, Oakmont, PA; sister, Beatrice Hall, Yuba City, CA; brother, Ernest Wright, Granville Summit, niece, Beverly Schrader, Leroy; and several other nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to her husband, Mrs. Hinderliter was predeceased by a son, David in 1960 and a brother Charles Wright.  A graveside service was held August 8 at the Beech Flats Cemetery with the Rev. Jasper Smith, officiating.  The family suggests Memorial donations be directed to the Green Free Library, Canton in Mrs. Hinderliter’s memory.  Arrangements were under the direction of the Pepper Funeral Home, Canton. –Canton Independent Sentinel.

WRIGHT -H. ELEANOR KELLOGG, 78, Troy RD 3, formerly of LeRoy, died Oct. 13, 1991, at the Bradford County Manor, West Burlington Township.  She was born May 10, 1913, in East Canton, the daughter of Ben and Edith M. Kelley Wright.  Mrs. Kellogg was a homemaker; a member of the East Canton United Methodist Church; and the Open Hand Grange, LeRoy.  She is survived by: one sister-in-law; Mrs. Margaret Wright, Canton, one nephew, Charles Wright, Tunkhannock, RD 1; grandnieces, grand-nephews and cousins.  She was predeceased by her husband Lynn Kellogg on March 29, 1989.  The funeral service was held Oct. 16, from the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, Canton, with the Rev. Jasper Smith, retired Methodist minister, officiating.  Interment was in Beech Flats Cemetery. –Canton Independent Sentinel.

HAROLD C. WRIGHT, 86, of Canton, died in his home on Nov. 11, 1984.  Mr. Wright was born in April 1898, in LeRoy Township.  He was the son of Lawrence and Leana Wright.  He was a retired farmer and a former employee of Belmar Manufacturing Co., and W. W. Gleckner and Son.  Mr. Wright was a member of the Canton Ecumenical Parish.  He is survived by his wife of 67 years as of March 17, 1984, the former Helen Randall; a son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Evelyn Wright of Canton RD 1; granddaughter, Phyllis Wright of Warren, PA; a grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Larry and Beverly Wright of Canton RD 1; one great-grandson, Jason Wright and nieces and nephews.  Mr. Wright was predeceased by a sister, Arleen Campbell and a brother Arden Wright.  Funeral services were held at the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, Canton on Tuesday, with the Rev. John S. Mullen and the Rev. Jasper Smith officiating.  Interment was in the Beech Flats Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be made to the Canton Community Nursing Service in Mr. Wright’s memory. –Canton Independent Sentinel.

WRIGHT -JENNIE W. BELLOWS, 83, of West Leroy, died Friday evening, July 19, 2002, at the Troy Community Hospital.  Jennie was born June 23, 1919, a daughter of the late Meylert and Marion Wilcox Wright.  She was graduate of Troy High School, class of 1937.  On March 23, 1943, Jennie married her sweetheart, Earl Bellows.  The Bellows owned and operated a dairy farm in West Leroy.  Jennie was a devoted homemaker.  She was no stranger to hard work and assisted her husband with the daily operation of the farm until their retirement.  She was an active member of the Windfall United Methodist Church.  Jennie loved writing and corresponding with family and friends, and was in charge of the church’s Card Ministry for many years.  She also enjoyed stick weaving and bingo.  Jennie was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother, always there with a luminating smile and loving hug.  She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Earl, a resident of the Bradford County Manor; daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Tim Allen of Canton; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Paula Bellows of Granville Summit, and Harold and Sharon Bellows of Missouri, six grandchildren, Tina (Jack) Seeley, Gina (William) Bastion, Gregory (Becky) Bellows, Jason Bellows, Stacy (Dale) Stedge and Jody (Marcia) Bellows; seven great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Marie (Eugene) May of Canton, Wayne (Aleatha) Wright of Canton, Shirley (Eugene) May of Canton, Wayne (Aletha) Wright of Canton, Shirley Wolfe of Tioga, Pa., Mark (Anna Lee) Wright of Waverly, N.Y., Phyllis (Richard) Ward of Troy, and Merylene (Harold) DeWalt of Roseville; sisters- and a brother-in-law, Josephine Wright of Granville Summit and Erma (Ed) Nett of Newark Valley, N.Y., and Byron Bellows of Elmira; many nieces, nephews and cousins.  Mrs. Bellows was predeceased by her sister-in-law, Leah Thomas; sister, Marjorie Wright; and brother Philip Wright, who also died on this date.  The family invites friends to call from 7 to 9 p.m., Monday, July 22, 2002, at the Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Drive, Canton.  The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Jasper Smith and the Rev. Dale Russell officiating.  Burial will be held in the Beech Flats Cemetery.  The family suggest that memorials in Mrs. Bellows’ name may be directed to the Windfall United Methodist Church, RR 1, Box 175, Granville Summit, Pa. 16926. –Towanda Daily Review.

WRIGHT Jennie W. BELLOWS, 83, of West Leroy, PA died Friday evening, July 19, 2002,at the Troy Community Hospital.  Jennie was born June 23, 1919, a daughter of the late Meylert and Marion Wilcox Wright.  She was a graduate of Troy High School, class of 1937.  On March 23, 1943, Jennie married her sweetheart, Earl Bellows.  The Bellows owned and operated a dairy operation of the farm until their retirement.  She was an active member of the Windfall United Methodist Church and was in charge of the church’s Card Ministry for many years.  She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Earl, a resident of the Bradford County Manor; daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Tim Allen of Canton; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dennie and Paula Bellows of Granville Summit, and Harold and Sharon Bellows of Missouri; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Marie (Eugene) May of Canton; Wayne (Aleatha) Wright of Canton, Shirley Wolfe of Tioga, PA, Mark (Anna Lee) Wright of Waverly, NY, Phyllis (Richard) Ward of Troy, and Merylene (Harold) DeWalt of Roseville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Josphine Wright of Granville Summit and Erma (Ed) Nett of Neward Valley, NY, and Bryon Bellows of Elmira; many nieces, nephews and cousins.  Mrs. Bellows was predeceased by her sister-in-law, Leah Thomas; sister, Marjorie Wright; and brother, Phillip Wright, who also died on this date.  Services were held on Tuesday, July 22, 2002 at the Pepper Funeral Home, Spingbrook Drive, Canton, PA with the Rev. Jasper Smith and Rev. Dale Russel officiating and burial to be in Beech Flats Cemetery.  Memorials in Mrs. Bellows’ name may be directed to the Windfall United Methodist Church, RR 1 Box 175, Granville Summit, PA 16926.

RICHARD L. WRIGHT – Boy Leaves Church, Killed by Auto, Alba – A Good Friday service at the Alba Federated Church was followed by tragedy Friday night when Richard Wright, 11 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Wright of Granville Summit was killed by a car.  The boy had just left the church at about 10 p.m. and had started to cross Rt. 14 with his parents and three brothers to enter the family car.  He was struck down by a car driven by Francis H. Bailey Jr., 19 of Fulton, N.Y., said trooper H. R. Ferguson of the Towanda Substation.  Trooper Ferguson said the Bailey car, northbound, crossed the highway to the opposite lane and entered the yard of a home where Richard was standing about 11 feet north of the church.  The car then recrossed the road and struck the Wright car, which was parked on the east shoulder, said the trooper.  The victim was taken to the Troy Community Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.  His injuries included a skull fracture and crushed chest.  Trooper Ferguson arrested Bailey on a reckless driving charge before Peace Justice F. Duane VanNoy and paid a $50 fine.  –Elmira Star Gazette (Buried Beech Flats Cemetery)

WRIGHT -ROSEMARY M. HEMENWAY, 85.  On Thursday Nov. 19, 1998 Rosemary Melissa (Wright) Hemenway was called to be with the Lord after a brave fight with a lengthy illness.  She was 85 years of age.  At the time of her passing she was staying with her daughter in Grover where she was constantly surrounded by family and friends.  Rosemary was born Nov. 13, 1913, in Leolyn, Lycoming County, the daughter of Judson and Cora (Fleming) Wright.  While young Rosemary was growing up, there lived a boy in the nearby woodlands with whom she would one day share her life.  His name was Hess Hemenway.  One day while Rosemary’s father was working for Hess’ father haying a new floor for the barn he made a passing remark to the senior Mr. Hemenway that he knew of a girl who would make a good wife for his son.  The two young people who had grown up merely as neighbors now saw each other in a different light, and on Aug. 6, 1930, they were united in Holy Matrimony.  Together they raised two sons and a daughter and lived for many years in Mansfield.  In the 1980’s the Hemenway’s relocated to the Canton area.  Rosemary was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother.  She was skilled at the art of crocheting and her beautiful had crafted treasures are the pride of her family.   She was also well known for her culinary skills, especially for her peanut butter fudge and potato candy.  One of her favorite dishes, macaroni and cheese, was a mainstay at family gatherings.  Rosemary is survived by her husband of 68 years.  Hess Lawson Hemenway, at home: sons, Roy (Geraldine) Hemenway of Wellsboro, Wesley (Debbie) Hemenway of Council Bluffs, Ind.; daughter, Joyce (Roger) Schultz of Grover; brothers, Frank Wright of Trumansburg, N.Y., Andrew Jackson of Ithaca, N.Y.; sister, Edna Carl of Canton, sister-in-law, Florence Williams, and step-sister, Grace Kastenhauber, both of Trumansburg; step-sister, Margaret Mores of Tioga, Pa.; 20 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter.  She was predeceased by brothers, Charles Wright and Harry Jackson; step-sisters, Isabella Bell; and step-brother, William Jackson.  Calling hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, Inc., Canton.  Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday from the funeral home, with the Rev. Richard Brasser, pastor of the Open Bible Baptist Church, Johnson City, N.Y., officiating.  Interment will be in Beech Flats Cemetery. –Towanda Daily Review.

Willard Dane Wright
Jan. 15, 2002
Wyalsuing Rocket Courier
On the morning of Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002, Granville Township native Willard Dane Wright died quietly at the Bradford County Manor after a lifelong battle with a debilitating illness. He was 45 years of age. Born April 28, 1956 in Sayre, he was the son of Ernest and Mary Schmouder Wright. Willard was a graduate of Troy High School, Class of 1976 and had been employed by SERVE, Inc. of Monroeton, during which time he resided in Towanda. When health conditions would no longer permit him to work, Willard moved to the Smith Personal Care Home in Wyalusing. He enjoyed reading and visiting with friends and family, always quick to give a cheerful smile and a big hug. Willard had a great love for the Lord and church involvement was always a high priority. While living in Wyalusing, he became a member of the Wyalusing United Methodist Church, being as active as his physical limitations would allow. In his own special way, Willard would reach out to those around him, touching their hearts and brightening their days. Besides his parents, Ernest and Mary of Granville Summit RR1, Willard is survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Diann Wright of Towanda and Donald and Diane Wright of Canton RR2; niece, Megan Wright and nephew, Donald Wright, Jr.; numerous cousins and a special friend, Margie Porter. He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, Jan. 17 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, 40 N. Center St., Canton. Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 18 at 2 p.m. at the Windfall United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Dale Russell and the Rev. Beverly Davenport officiating. There will be calling hours at the church from 1 to 2 p.m. Interment in Beech Flats Cemetery following the service. Contributions in Willard’s mem-ory may be directed to the American Diabetes Association, Kirby Health Center Annex, 63 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 or to the Windfall United Methodist Church or the Wyalusing United Methodist Church.

Willard D. Wright, 45, Granville Township
01/16/2002
Towanda Review
On the morning of Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002, Granville Township native Willard Dane Wright died quietly at the Bradford County Manor after a lifelong battle with a debilitating illness. He was 45 years of age. Born April 28, 1956, in Sayre, he was the son of Ernest and Mary Schmouder Wright. Willard was a graduate of Troy High School, class of 1976, and had been employed by SERVE Inc. of Monroeton, during which time he resided in Towanda. When health conditions would no longer permitted him to work Willard moved to a personal care home in Wyalusing. He enjoyed reading and visiting with friends and family, always quick to give a cheerful smile and a big hug. Willard had a great love for the Lord and church involvement was always a high priority. While living in Wyalusing he became a member of the Wyalusing United Methodist Church, being as active as his physical limitations would allow. In his own special way Willard would reach out to those around him, touching their hearts and brightening their days. Willard is survived by his parents, Ernest and Mary of Granville Summit RR 1; brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Diann Wright of Towanda and Donald and Diane Wright of Canton RR2; niece, Megan Wright, and nephew, Donald Wright Jr.; numerous cousins; and special friend Margie Porter. He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard. Calling hours will be Thursday, Jan. 17, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, 40 N. Center St., Canton. Funeral services will be held Friday, at 2 p.m. at the Windfall United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Dale Russell and the Rev. Beverly Davenport officiating. There will be calling hours at the church from 1 to 2 p.m. Interment in Beech Flats Cemetery will follow the service. Contributions in Willard's memory may be directed to the American Diabetes Association, Kirby Health Center Annex, 63 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18701, or to the Windfall United Methodist Church or Wyalusing United Methodist Church.

WILLARD D. WRIGHT.  On the morning of Tuesday, January 15, 20002, Granville Township native Willard Dane Wright died quietly at Bradford County Manor after a lifelong battle with a debilitating illness.  He was 45 years of age.  Born April 28k 1956, in Sayre, he was the son of Ernest and Mary Schmouder Wright.  Willard was a graduate of Troy High School, Class of 1976, and had been employed by SERVE Inc. of Monroeton, during which time he resided in Towanda.  When health conditions no longer permitted him to work, Willard moved to a personal care home.  He enjoyed reading and visiting with friends and family, always ready to give a cheerful smile and a big hug.  Willard had a great love for the Lord and church involvement was always a high priority.  While living in Wyalusing he became a member of the Wyalusing United Methodist Church, being as active as his physical limitations would allow.  In his own special way Willard would reach out to those around him, touching their hearts and brightening their days.  Willard is survived by his parents Ernest and Mary Wright of Granville Summit RR 1; brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Diana Wright Towanda, and Donald and Diane Wright, Canton RR 2; niece, Megan Wright; nephew, Donald Wright, Jr. numerous cousins, and a special friend, Margie Porter.  He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard.  Calling hours will be Thursday, January 17, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, Canton.  Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Windfall United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Dale Russell and the Rev. Beverly Davenport officiating.  There will be calling hours at the church from 1 to 2 p.m.  Interment in Beech Flats will follow the service.  Contributions in Willard’s name may be directed to the American Diabetes Association or to the Windfall United Methodist Church or Wyalusing United Methodist Church.  –Canton Independent Sentinel.

?. – MRS. PHOEBE CADWELL died January 8, 1916 at her home in McNett Township. She leaves 4 sons and one daughter. Burial in Beech Flats Cemetery. –Canton Independent Sentinel 1/13/1916

 

? PERRY, Ellen J.
Age 75, of Co. Rt. 23, Watkins Glen, died Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at home. She is survived by her loving husband, Albert R. Perry; daughter, Marjorie Hartman of Mansfield, PA; step-daughter, Caroline (Mark) Wood of Burdett; stepson, Paul (Olga) Perry of Florida; and many other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Monday from 1-3 pm; funeral services will immediately follow at 3:00 pm. Burial will be at Beech Flats Cemetery in Canton, PA. You may view her memorial or sign a guestbook online at www.Royce-Chedzoy.com – Elmira Star Gazette, June 4, 2010