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Francis TAYLOR, 83, Herrickville
02/03/2002 Towanda Daily Review
Francis Gerald Taylor, 83, of Herrickville died on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002, at
the Memorial Hospital, Towanda. Francis was born in Herrick Township on Nov. 8,
1918, son of the late Ralph F. and Cleo Camp Taylor. He attended local schools
and was a lifelong dairy farmer in Herrickville. He married the former Dorothy
Roof of Standing Stone on May 2, 1953, and they celebrated their 48th wedding
anniversary last May. Francis truly loved farming and also working with
tractors. He also worked for Herrick Township and at the Wyalusing Livestock
Market. He was a member of the Herrickville United Methodist Church and was a
former member of the Dairymen's League and the Eastern Milk Producers
Association. Surviving are his spouse, Dorothy, at home;a son and
daughter-in-law, Gerald and Colleen Taylor of Herrickville; daughters and
sons-in-law, Charlene and Kenneth Dauberman of Athens, Glenda Taylor of
Standing Stone, and Elizabeth and Phil Malt of London, England; a brother,
Glenn W. Taylor of Herrickville; a sister and brother-in-law, Leona and Richard
Sandt of Herrickville; five grandchildren, Tammy Stedge and Kelly Dauberman,
Jeff Taylor and Amy Taylor and Kim Fassett; and two great-grandchildren, Tyler
Stedge and Jade Lee. He was predeceased by a grandson, Timothy Lee Dauberman.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2002, at 11 a.m. at the
Herrickville United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Helen Henderson Learn, his
pastor, officiating. Interment will be in the Camptown Cemetery. Friends may call
at the church on Tuesday morning from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.
The family will provide the flowers and requests that memorials be directed to
the HOPS Ambulance Association, in care of James W. Seipler, RR 1, Box 280,
Rome, Pa. 18837; or the Herrickville Fire Company, in care of Granden
Houghtaling, RR 3, Wyalusing, Pa. 18853; or the Herrickville United Methodist
Church, in care of Ruth Weingartner, RR 1, Box 35, Stevensville, Pa. 18845.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home,
1 Grovedale Lane, Wyalusing, Pa. 18853.
GLENN W. TAYLOR, 83, of Herrickville, Wyalusing, RR3, died early Wednesday morning Nov. 26, 2003 at the Bradford County Manor, West Burlington Township. Born Jun 5, 1920 in Herrick Township, he was the son of the Ralph F. Taylor and Cleo B. Camp Taylor. Glenn owned and operated his dairy farm in Herrickville for many years. He also worked as a logger in the area, transported cattle and delivered canned milk to local creameries. Glenn was employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Highways in Towanda for 17 years as a road foreman until his retirement. Glenn was a member of the Herrickville fire Company of which he held several offices over the years. He was also associated with the H.O.P.S. Ambulance Association with its barbecue projects for over 20 years. Glenn was a member of the PARSE Retiree’s Association. He enjoyed the outdoors and spending time hunting and fishing with his grandchildren. Surviving are: his daughter, Marjorie Hitchcock of Herrickville, his son; Ralph Taylor of Herrickville, 7 grandchildren, Michael Hitchcock of Wysox, Susan Hitchcock and Greg Wilson of Herrickville, Ralph Taylor and his wife Doreen Taylor Rome Township, Donald Taylor and his wife Debbie Taylor of Wyalusing. Duane Taylor and Carrie Sue Profit of Orwell Township, Teresa Brown and her husband Chet Brown of Homets Ferry. Fifteen great-grandchildren, a great-great-granddaughter, several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Florence Welliver Taylor, a great grandson, Ralph “Bucky” Taylor, a brother, Francis G. Taylor, a sister, Leona D. Standt, and his son in law, Clifford Hitchcock. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in the Camptown Cemetery, Camptown, Pa. Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen funeral home, Towanda. There are no calling hours. The family suggest that memorial contributions may be directed to the Herrickville Fire Company, RR3, Wyalusing, Pa. or to the H.O.P.S. Ambulance Association, Rome, Pa. in Glenn W. Taylor’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
TAYLOR RALPH F., 81 of Wyalusing, R.D.3 (Herrick Twp) died Sunday afternoon, June 2, 1974, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. He was born December 4, 1892 in Herrick Twp, and has been a lifelong resident of the area. He owned and operated his own farm until his retirement about 15 years ago, and has resided the past 10 years with his daughter, Mrs. Richard (Leona) Sandt. of Wyalusing, RD 3. He is survived by two sons, Francis and Glenn, both of Wyalusing RD3; a daughter, Mrs.Richard (Leona) Sandt, Wyalusing, RD3; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Henry (Mary) Darrow of Sayre; several nieces, nephews and one cousin. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. from the Kenneth Kerr Funeral Home in Wyalusing. Interment was in Camptown Cemetery. ~Wyalusing Rocket-Courier- 1974. Submitted By Bonny Sutton
TEETSEL
–SANDRA TEETSEL ANDERSON, 46, wife of Donald Anderson of Towanda RD3,
Towanda Township died Monday morning, April 18, 1988 at Memorial Hospital,
Towanda following a lingering illness. Born July 29, 1941 in Meshoppen, PA,
she was a daughter of George and Margaret VanGorden Teetsel. Sandy attended
Tunkhannock High School and was a graduate of the State Beauty School in
Williamsport, PA. For the past nine years she owned and operated her own
beauty salon, Sandy Anderson’s Beauty Shop in Towanda. Her main interest in
live was in her home and family. She enjoyed working in her flower gardens
in her leisure time. She is survived by her husband Donald; two sons: Randy
Vanderpool of Wyalusing and Clinton Anderson at home; two daughters: Mrs.
Alex (Vicky) Hogan of Wysox and Candi Anderson of Monroeton; her parents,
George and Margaret Teetsel of Meshoppen; five grandchildren: Ashley Lynn
Hogan, Derek Clayton Vanderpool, Matthew Ryan McKernan and Tylor John
Newhart; four sisters: Mrs. Albert (Shirley) Frank of Springfield, MA, Mrs.
Howard (Jean) Bevridge of Belem, Brazill, Mrs. Stephen (Sue) Cravath of
Gouldsboro, PA. Mrs. Kenneth (Darlene) Underwood of Meshoppen; two brothers,
Marvin and Peter Teetsel of Meshoppen; several aunts, uncles, nieces,
nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by a brother, Ronald George
Teetsel on July 5, 1963.. The funeral service will be held Thursday at 1
p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda with the Rev.
Michael Stine, pastor of the Monroeton United Methodist Church officiating.
Interment will be in Camptown Cemetery. The family will receive friends
Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 at the funeral home. The family request that
memorials may be directed to Memorial Hospital, Towanda, PA in Mrs.
Anderson’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review
THOMPSON CHARLES EDWARD
Homer funeral home obituary September 26, 2006
Charles Edward Thompson, 67, died Sunday, September 17, 2006 in Lake Charles
Memorial Hospital in the company of his family, following a brief illness.
Charles Edward Thompson was born on April 15, 1939 in Wyalusing, Pennsylvania
to Leland and Eleanor McPherson Thompson. Ed was a graduate of the class of
1957 from Wyalusing Jr. Sr. High School participating in the first Wyalusing
football team, basketball and baseball teams. He continued his education at
Lafayette College graduating in 1961 as a civil engineer. After serving in the
U.S Army, he moved to Lake Charles in 1963 where he began his career with
Hercules, Inc. He continued with that company until his retirement in 2001
after serving in such positions as Manager of North American Engineering. He
spent much of his retirement volunteering for the AARP Tax-Aide Program,
working as a certified financial planner, and consulting for Bassel, Inc.
(formerly Hercules, Inc.). He was an active member of the First United
Methodist Church in Lake Charles. He is survived by his wife, Mary Moffett
Thompson of Lake Charles; his son Eric Worth Thompson of Los Angeles, CA; his
daughter Erin Thompson Smith and her husband Jonathan C. Smith of Atlanta, GA;
his mother Eleanor Thompson of Camptown; two sisters, Katherine (Don) Benjamin
of Catasauqua and Jody (Mern) Stroud, of Wysox; a sister-in-law, Francine (Ned)
Batch of Camptown, PA; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death
by his father, Leland A. Thompson in 1966 and his brother John F. Thompson in
1987. A portion of Ed’s heart remained in Bradford County even though he
spent years away, therefore his request to be laid to rest in Camptown. A
Memorial Service will be held at the Camptown Community Church on October 14,
2006 at 1:30 P.M. Interment will be in Camptown Cemetery. Words of comfort may
be shared with the family at the church at 1:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers,
the family requests donations be made to American Cancer Society P.O. Box
22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or the Camptown United Methodist Church, %
Beverly Skillings, RR 3 Box 3, Wyalusing, PA 18848. A devoted and loving
husband,” dad", son, and brother, he will be greatly missed by all that
knew him, especially his family. Any man can be a father. It takes someone
special to be a dad. ~Author Unknown. Submitted by Carol Brotzman
THOMPSON - Aged Camptown Citizen laid at Rest last Thursday - The funeral service of Edward Thompson, aged 85 years, was held from his late home on Water Street, Camptown, Pa., Thursday, April 7, 1932 at 2:30 o'clock p.m., with Rev. W.H. Demorest officiating, assisted by the Reverends Gardner and Savacool. Interment was made in the cemetery at Camptown. Mr. Thompson was a quiet kind-hearted man of most excellent Christian character, and one of the few older members of the Camptown Baptist church. He will be much missed by relatives and many friends in Camptown and vicinity. In his immediate family, one daughter, Mrs. Grace Bliss, at home and a son, Frank of North Spring Hill, survive him. [no date on newspaper clipping]
TIFFANY - Aged Merryall Resident buried last Monday - Abram L. Tiffany, aged 85 years, one of the oldest residents of the Wyalusing Creek valley, died last Saturday morning about 7 o'clock at the home of his grandson, Mr. Wm. E. Ross of Merryall with whom he had resided for the past number of years. Mr. Tiffany had been ill about one week and his ailment was a general breakdown of his system due to the infirmities of old age. Mr. Tiffany was an honorable citizen and had resided in Merryall practically his entire life. He served in the Civil War in Co. B. Vol., 152nd Regt. of PA and was engaged in many of the decisive battles of that struggle. He is survived by one son, H.R. Tiffany Sr., of Wyalusing; grandsons, Mr. Wm. E. Ross of Merryall, Mr. Percy Ross of Tunkhannock and Mr. H.R. Tiffany Jr., of Wyalusing. Funeral services were held at the Ross home at Merryall on Monday of this week at one o'clock and burial was made at the Camptown cemetery. .. [Newspaper unknown], hand written on clipping 1926
TITCHEN - J Morley Titchen, 73, of Monroeton, Pa., died
Thursday, April 29, 2010 at Memorial Hospital, North Towanda Township,
Pa. Morley was born Sept. 7, 1936, in Sayre, Pa., the son of the late
Judson Eugene Titchen and Anna Bazilla Titchen. He was a graduate of Wyalusing
High School Class of 1954 and subsequently served in the U.S. Air Force from
1954 to 1957 during the Korean War with three years of service in Europe.
Following completion of his military service, he graduated from Alfred State
University in Alfred, N.Y. Morley began his career as a business manager
for the Wyalusing Area School District and retired from the Towanda Area School
District. He was a 50-year member of Wyalusing Lodge No. 618 F. & A.M. and
was a life member of the Corning, N.Y. VFW Post. He was a member of Towanda
American Legion Post No. 42 and the Monroeton Rod & Gun Club. Morley
enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He
is survived by: his wife of 50 years, Dorothy BART Titchen, whom he married on
June 27, 1959 in the Wyalusing Presbyterian Church; four children, Judson
Martin Titchen and his wife Susan of Kirkwood, N.Y., Deborah Prince and her
husband John of Apalachin, N.Y., Douglas Titchen and his wife Shelly of Evans
City, Pa., and Pamela Mosier and her husband David of New Albany, Pa.; and six
grandchildren, Rebecca, Joseph, Alexa, Breanna, Lauren and Alaina. The
family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Monday at the
Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. Wyalusing Lodge No. 618
F.& A.M. will hold Masonic services at 6:30 p.m. Monday evening at the
funeral home. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 4, 2010
at the funeral home with Pastor Lloyd Vaughn officiating. Interment will follow
in the Camptown Cemetery, Camptown, Pa., with Towanda American Legion Post No.
42 according full military honors. The family suggests that memorial
contributions be directed to the Wyalusing Public Library, Church Street,
Wyalusing, PA 18853, in J. Morley Titchen's memory. April 30, 2010,
Towanda Daily Review
TROWBRIDGE - Waverly Woman Is Buried at Camptown -- Mabel Trowbridge Edwards of Waverly, N. Y., died Monday A. M. at the Tioga County Hospital at the age of 24 years. She is survived by her husband, Edwin Edwards, two children, Edwin Harvey and Barbara Jane and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Trowbridge of Athens. The body was removed to the morse and Minier funeral parlors at Wyalusing. On Wednesday the remains were taken to the home of Harvey Edwards at Stephensville and funeral services were held at 2:30 o'clock with burial at Camptown. -- Newspaper clipping, abt. 1932, unknown source. (Mabel Trowbridge was born February 03, 1908) Susan Austin
TROWBRIDGE - Services for A. Dale Trowbridge, born January 21, 1914, died April 23, 1940. Services held at Camptown, Pa. Minister, Rev. Delos Smith. Interment, Camptown, Pa. Submitted by Susan Austin SusanAustin@hotmail.com
TROWBRIDGE - Waverly Woman Is Buried at Camptown -- Mabel Trowbridge Edwards of Waverly, N. Y., died Monday A. M. at the Tioga County Hospital at the age of 24 years. She is survived by her husband, Edwin Edwards, two children, Edwin Harvey and Barbara Jane and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Trowbridge of Athens. The body was removed to the morse and Minier funeral parlors at Wyalusing. On Wednesday the remains were taken to the home of Harvey Edwards at Stephensville and funeral services were held at 2:30 o'clock with burial at Camptown. -- Newspaper clipping, abt. 1932, unknown source. (Mabel Trowbridge was born February 03, 1908) Submitted by Susan Austin SusanAustin@hotmail.com
TROWBRIDGE - Jacob Trowbridge -- Jacob Trowbridge, of Camptown, Pa., brother of Mrs. Marian Rockwell of Corning, died Tuesday evening at Robert Packer Hospital at Sayre, Pa.Mr. Trowbridge was taken to the hospital a few days ago after suffering a heart seizure. He was a native of Laceyville, Pa., born March 20, 1894. During his lifetime he was a well known business man in Camptown. Surviving are: his wife, Leona; a son Leon of Camptown; two grandchildren; the one sister of Corning; Three brothers, William of Stevensville, Pa. Harry and Lloyd, both of Westville, N. J. The body is at the Tiffany Funeral Home at Wyalusing, Pa., where friends are invited to call Thursday evening from 7 until 9. The funeral will be held there Friday at 2 p.m., followed by burial in the Camptown Cemetery. - Newspaper clipping, unidentified source, prob. Corning Leader, October 22, 1958 Submitted by Susan Austin SusanAustin@hotmail.com
TROWBRIDGE - In Memory of Leon A. Trowbridge, born February 26, 1919, Rummerfield Creek, PA, died July 13, 1990. The Funeral Service Will Be Held: Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, July 16, 1990, 1:00 P.M. Officiating: Rev. Anne Bey. Interment: Camptown Cemetery, Camptown, Pa. Submitted by Susan Austin SusanAustin@hotmail.com
UPHOFF
–ADELE W. DETRICK, 67, of Church Street, Camptown died unexpectedly Saturday
morning, September 19, 1987 at her home. Adele was born in Baltimore, MD on
August 11, 1920, daughter of the late William Uphoff and the former Sarah
Burrs. She was a 42 year resident of Camptown where she occupied the same
house for those years. Mrs. Detrick was predeceased by her husband, Franklin
C. Detrick in January 1965. Adele was active in community affairs as shown
by her member ship in the Camptown Community Church where she was involved
in virtually every dinner there since her membership. She was also a member
of the Camptown Civic Club, United Methodist Women, Wyalusing Senior
Citizens and the Wyalusing Chapter No. 523 Order of Eastern Star. Among her
hobbies were her family and her lawn and gardening. Mrs. Detrick left
surviving two daughters, Donna
Neiley of Rome and Mrs. Bruce (Diane) Fowler of Towanda; one son, Donald of
Camptown; one brother, William Uphoff of Baltimore, MD; seven grandchildren;
two great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins and many
special friends. Relatives and friends are invited to call Monday, September
21 from 7-9 p.m. at the Kerr Funeral Home, Wyalusing with an Eastern Star
service to be reverently conducted at 8 p.m. The funeral service will be
held Tuesday September 22 at 11 a.m. from the Camptown Community Church with
her former pastor, the Rev. Kenneth Bittler officiating. Interment will be
in Camptown Cemetery. Donations in Adele’s memory may be directed to the
American Lung Association. –Towanda Daily Review
VANDERPOOL Gerald F. Vanderpool,
77, of Standing Stone, Pa., died Thursday, April 14, 2011 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa. Gerald was born August 22, 1933 in Asylum Twp., Pa., the son of the late Harold and Margaret God Vanderpool. He attended Wyalusing High School and in early years was employed by Herman Rynveld Sons in New Albany and Athens, Pa., the Towanda Wholesale Company and Rynone Industries in Waverly, N.Y. He was later employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in Towanda and by Rolling Acres in Wysox. Gerald enjoyed camping at Brenchley's Lake for over 40 years, hunting and fishing. He is survived by: his wife, Marjorie Decker Vanderpool at home; children, Bonnie Allen of Powell, Thomas Douglas and wife Connie of Stevensville, Richard Douglas of Waverly; a sister, Lillian Croft of Spring Lake; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son LaVerne P. Douglas. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 18, at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa., with the Rev. Robert Martin officiating. Interment will follow in the Camptown Cemetery, Camptown, Pa. The family will receive friends from noon until the time of the service on Monday at the funeral home. Towanda Daily Review - April 16, 2011
VANDERPOOL - Thomas Lee Vanderpool, 55, of Rome, Pa., died Tuesday morning, Nov. 10, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in North Towanda Township, Pa. Tom was born Dec. 7, 1953, in Towanda, Pa., the son of the late Walter C. Vanderpool Jr. and Lucy Eleanor Junk Vanderpool. He was a graduate of Towanda Area High School and later served in the U.S. Army in Korea. Following completion of his military service, he returned home to become employed by Masonite Corporation, now CraftMaster Corporation, in Wysox for more than 33 years until the time of his death. Tom enjoyed sports, especially Towanda football, bowling, NASCAR and was a Pittsburgh Steelers football fan. He is survived by: his children, Christopher L. Vanderpool and his wife Lori of Rome RR 3, and Kelly J. Wiggins and her husband Brian of Rome RR 3; granddaughter Brianna J. Wiggins; sisters, Norma Robinson of Wysox and Betty Worthington of Waverly, N.Y.; brothers, Charles Vanderpool and his wife Kathy of Hazelton, Pa., Calvin Vanderpool and his wife Debbie of East Smithfield, and Robert Vanderpool and his wife LaDean of Rome; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; special friends Michael Cannavino of Towanda and Anna Diaz of Elmira, N.Y.; and his canine companion Blackie. He was preceded in death by: his mother, Lucy Eleanor Junk Vanderpool on Sept. 19, 1996; his father, Walter C. Vanderpool Jr. on April 2, 2009; an infant brother; an infant sister, Brenda Sue Vanderpool; nephew Charles Vanderpool Jr.; and brothers-in-law Harold "Pete" Robinson and Eugene Worthington. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa., with the Rev. Robert Martin, pastor of the Wysox Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will follow in the Camptown Cemetery with Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 according full military honors. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday and from 10-11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Submitted by Carol Brotzman. Daily Review on November 11, 2009
VANDERPOOL - Walter C. Vanderpool Jr., 81, of Waverly, N.Y., formerly of Wysox RR 2, Pa., diedThursday evening, April 2, 2009, at the Elderwood Healthcare Center in Waverly. Born Aug. 18, 1927, in Laceyville, Pa., he was the son the of the late Walter C. and Pauline Warner Vanderpool Sr. In earlier years, Walter was employed by Gray's Farm in Laceyville, the Erie Railroad for three years and the Wysox Creamery for 17 years. He was subsequently employed by Sylvania Electric in Towanda, Pa., for 23 years until his retirement. Following his retirement from Sylvania Electric he worked at the Acme Store in Towanda in the Security Department and the Towanda Country Club, and served as caretaker of the Wysox Cemetery for many years. He is survived by: his children Norma Robinson of Wysox, Pa., Betty Worthington of Waverly, N.Y., Thomas Vanderpool of Rome, Pa.. Charles Vanderpool and his wife. Kathy Vanderpool, of Hazleton, Pa., Calvin Vanderpool and his wife, Debbie Vanderpool, of Towanda, Pa., and Robert Vanderpool and his wife, LaDean Vanderpool, of Rome; 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; six sisters, Margaret Acla of Sayre, Pa., Esther Dinelli of Powell, Pa., Barbara Warner of Standing Stone, Pa., Sally White and her husband, John White, of Missouri, Ruth Decker and her husband, Alfred Decker, of Asylum Township, Pa., and Shirley Sibley of Wysox; a sister-in-law, Joan Vanderpool of Towanda; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Eleanor Junk Vanderpool, on Sept. 19, 1996; an infant son; an infant daughter, Brenda Sue Vanderpool; a grandson, Charles Vanderpool Jr.; sons-in-law Harold "Pete" Robinson and Eugene Worthington; and his brother, David Vanderpool. The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, at the Maryott- Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with the Rev. Robert Martin, pastor of the Wysox Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Camptown Cemetery, Camptown, Pa. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions may be directed to the American Diabetes Association Memorial and Honor Program, P.O Box 2680 North Canton, OH 44720, in Walter C. Vanderpool Jr.'s memory. Submitted by Carol Brotzman. Daily Review on 4/4/2009
Lou M. VanNESS
May 28, 2002
Lou M. VanNess, age 87, formerly of Camptown, PA, died on Tuesday, May 28, 2002
in Montrose. He was predeceased by his wife, Agnes VanNess and two
sisters, Sara Sturdevant and Elizabeth Lacey. Survivors include one
daughter, Sara Lee Barbour of Hallstead; one son and daughter-in-law, L. W. and
Eleanor VanNess of San Jose, CA; three grandchildren, Ann Marie Summers, Karen
Travis and Rev. James Barbour; five great-grandchildren and several nieces and
nephews. Mr. VanNess was formerly employed by the Endicott Forging
and Mfg. Co. of Endicott, retiring after 36 years of service. A graveside
committal service will be held on Sunday, June 2 at 4 p.m. at the Camptown
Cemetery, Camptown. Mr. VanNess’s grandson, Rev. James L. Barbour, will
officiate. Arrangements were entrusted to the Allen Memorial Home,
511-513 East Main St., Endicott, NY.
VANNESS
–SARA V. STURDEVANT, 80, died Sunday morning Sep. 15, 1989 at home of her
daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Olney Bullock of North Orwell. Sara was
born Aug. 12, 1909 in Laceyville, the daughter of the late Llewellyn and
Grace Matson VanNess. When Sara was sever her family moved to Camptown,
where she lived until two years ago when she went to live with her daughter
and family. She graduated from Camptown High School in 1927 and from
Mansfield Normal School in 1929. She also took courses from Penn State. She
first taught in Stevensville, then Spring Hill, Laceyville, Wyalusing and
Camptown retiring from the Wyalusing School District in 1971. She was a
member of the Camptown United Methodist Church for over 50 years where she
taught Sunday School for many years. She was a charter member of the
W.S.C.S. and the Camptown Civic Club. She was a member of PSEA and the
Pennsylvania Retired Teachers Association. She was also a former Girl Scout
leader. On June 24, 1936 Sara married Henry Sturdevant of Silvara and he
predeceased her on July 3, 1978. She is survived by one son, Dale Sturdevant
of Herrickville; her daughter, Jane Bullock of North Orwell; five grandsons:
David, Dean, Jim, Kevin and Larry; a brother, Llewellyn VanNess of
Quakerlake, PA; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Esther Wright of Eagle Lake, FL;
several nieces and nephews. She was also predeceased by a sister, Elizabeth
Lacey and three half-brothers: Irvin Wright, Ralph and Wilson VanNess. The
funeral service will be held Wednesday at the Camptown United Methodist
Church at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Rebekah Sweet and the Rev. Anne Bey
officiating. Interment will be in the Camptown Cemetery. Friends may call at
the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 1 Groverdale Lane, Wyalusing on Tuesday
evening from 7-8:30. The family request memorials be made to the Camptown
United Methodist Church in care of Loring Skillings, Camptown, PA or the
charity of one’s choice. –Towanda Daily Review
VAUGHN –EVELYN A. SIMONS, 82, formerly of Chemung View Apts., Athens, died Friday, March 12, 1999, at the Bradford County Manor after a short illness. Born in Sayre, Oct. 29, 1916, she was the daughter of William and Pauline Camp Vaughn. She was a 1934 graduate of Sayre High School. She was an Avon Representative in the area for over 30 years. She was a member of the Sayre United Methodist Church, and her main interest in life was her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was an avid Green Bay Packer football team fan. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law; Carl and Mary Shay of Athens; Jerry and Jeanne Shay of Bruce, Wis., Jim and Kay Shay of Sayre, and Tom and Carol Shay of Wysox; 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; a sister, Marilyn Ward of Nichols, N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call at the Lowery Funeral Home, Sunday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. funeral and committal services will he held Monday at 1 p.m. with her pastor the Rev. Dianne Glover, officiating. Burial will be in Camptown Cemetery, Camptown. Memorial donations may be made to the Bradford County Manor, Activities fund, RR 3, Troy, Pa., or the Guthrie Hospice, Towanda. Pa. –Towanda Daily Review.SusanAustin@hotmail.com
Wyalusing Rocket, Donald Hubert WALKER, age 79, of Colonial Towers, North Towanda husband of Margaret Walker, died on Friday, Nov. 22, 2002, at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. He was born on April 4, 1923, in Laceyville, a son of the late Hubert and Ethel Hendershot Walker Donald and his wife, Margaret (DePuysselier) Walker, had celebrated 58 years of marriage. Prior to retirement, he had been employed by Fox Chase Farms for 30 years. After his retirement, he learned to make wooden toys. Recently, he was featured in an article in The Daily Review. Mr. Walker made an eight-car wooden train set from scratch. It had taken him about three months to make the set. He enjoyed time spent working in his son's wood shop in Wysox. If he saw something in a magazine he liked, he would replicate it. He had made 18 train sets in total, some of which had given to relatives, and had begun work on another one. He also especially enjoyed visits with his many friends at Colonial Apartments and visits in the Cookies Coffee Shop. Donald and his family appreciated the care given by Dr. Joseph Biancarelli from Physician Care and his staff, the Towanda Memorial Hospital staff, Dr. Pramod Deshmukh from Guthrie Clinic, and the staff of Robert Packer Hospital Sixth North, and the sincere thoughtfulness of Stacey Cotter and all the crew of the Memorial EMS Ambulance Squad. He left surviving his wife, Margaret DePuysselier Walker, at home; his children and their spouses, Richard and Joyce Walker of Towanda, Ronald and Dawn Walker of Wysox, Joseph Walker of Towanda, Rosie Brown of Owego, N.Y., Bobbi and Chip Dewey of Rome, Katie and Paul Brown of Troy, Maryanne and Keith Mosier of Ulster, Judy and Steve Rakowski of Puerto Rico, and Patty and Ronnie Johnson of Wysox; a nephew, William Kissell; 16 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Johnny Walker, in 1952, and Jerry Joseph Walker, in 1998. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Nov. 25, 2002, at noon in the McHenry Funeral Home, 106 Church St., Wyalusing, with the Rev. Helen Learn, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in the Camptown Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to call on Monday, Nov. 25, 2002, at McHenry Funeral Home, from 11 a.m. until the time of the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the Bradford County Humane Society, P.O. Box 179, Ulster, Pa. 18850, in Mr. Walker's memory. Submitted by Carol Brotzman
WALKER Genevieve (Margaret) Hitchcock
Nov. 26, 2001
Wyalusing Rocket Courier
Genevieve (Margaret) Hitchcock, age 80, a resident at Bradford County Manor,
died on Monday, Nov. 26, 2001 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. She
was born on Nov. 6, 1921 in Wyalusing, a daughter of the late Hubert and Ethel
Walker. Genevieve was preceded in death by her husband, the late George
Hitchcock. She had spent her entire lifetime in Bradford County and
enjoyed time spent doing word search puzzles, playing games and shopping.
Survivors include William Kissell and Brenda Ellison of Elmira, NY; a brother,
Donald Walker of Towanda; three grandchildren and many nieces and
nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by
daughters, Jessica Lattimer and Pauline Lattimer. A memorial service will
be held on Thursday, Nov. 29 at 2 p.m. in the McHenry Funeral Home, 106 Church
St., Wyalusing. Friends and family are invited to call on Thursday from 1 p.m.
until the time of the service. Interment will be in Camptown Cemetery.
WALKER –MRS.
HAZEL REYNOLDS, 93 of the Carpenter Care Center, Tunkhannock, formerly of
Camptown, PA died Tuesday April 18, 1989 at Tyler Memorial Hospital
Tunkhannock after an illness. Mrs. Reynolds was born in Stevensville,
daughter of the late Charles and Nancy Gross Walker. She was a widow of John
W. Reynolds and a member of the Camptown United Methodist Church. She is
survived by a son, John W. of Tunkhannock RD 6; a brother, Francis Walker of
Athens; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by 11 brothers
and sisters. The funeral service will be held Friday at 1 p.m. from the
Harding-Litwin Funeral Home, 123 West Tioga St., Tunkhannock with services
by the Rev. Victor Decker of the Osterhaut Bible Church. Interment will be
in the Camptown Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday
from 7-9 p.m. –Towanda Daily Review
Jerry Joseph WALKER SR., 43 of Monroeton, PA, died at his home on
Sunday, Aug. 2, 1998. Jerry was born on Oct. 31. 1954, in Binghamton, NY
a son of Donald and Margaret DePuysselier Walker. He was a graduate
of Towanda High School, and began working for the Masonite Corporation of
Towanda and had worked for nearly 25 years, where he was an advisor in the
coding department and was a member of its fire brigade. He is survived by
his special friend, Denise Campbell and her daughter, Michelle Campbell; a
daughter, Billie Jo Walker and her fiancé, Robert Sager of Waverly, NY; a son
and daughter-in-law, Jerry Joseph Walker, Jr. and Sonja Walker of Little Rock,
ark.; his parents, Donald and Margaret DePuysselier Walker of Towanda; brothers
and sisters-in-law, Richard and Joyce of Towanda and Ronald and Dawn Walker of
Rummerfield and Joseph walker of Towanda; sisters and brothers-in-law, Rosemary
Brown of Owego, NY, Barbara and Austun Dewey of Rome, PA, Katherine and Paul
Brown of Troy, Maryanne and Keith Mosier of North Rome, PA, Judy and Steve
Rakoroski of Boston, Mass., and Patty and Ronnie Johnson of Wysox; several
nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. A graveside funeral service
was held on Wednesday, august 5, 1998 in the Camptown Cemetery with the Rev.
Thomas J. McDermott, pastor of St. Mary’s of the assumption catholic Church of
Wyalusing, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to a charity
of one’s choice in memory of Jerry. Funeral arrangements were under the
director of McHenry Funeral Home of Church St., Wyalusing, PA. “Troy
Gazette-Register,” Troy, PA Thursday August 6 , 1998
Carol Brotzman
WALTER Duane Allen
Wyoming County Press Examiner 4/7/2009
Duane Allen Walter Sr., 48, of RR# 1 Box 55, Wyalusing, diedas a result of an
accident at his home on Stalford Creek Rd., in Wyalusing Township on Wednesday
afternoon, March 25, 2009. Duane was born in Sayre, on Aug. 7, 1960, the
son of Peter and Jeannette Farr Walter Jr., with whom he lived with, in
Wyalusing. Duane attended Wyalusing Valley High School. In his spare time
he enjoyed fishing and hunting, especially archery hunting. Duane was also a
big fan of NASCAR racing, with his favorite driver being the late Dale
Earnhardt and later Dale Earnhardt Jr. Besides his parents he is survived
by two sons: Duane Walter Jr. of Williamsport, and Justin Walter of Wyalusing;
a daughter: Lowell Walter of Sayre; four grandchildren; three brothers: Robert
Walter of Laceyville; Peter Walter III, and Paul Walter, both of Wyalusing; a
sister: Deborah Smith of Factoryville, and many nieces and nephews, aunts,
uncles and cousins.
Funeral services were held on Monday, March 30, at the Sheldon Funeral Home,
Main Street, Laceyville, with Rev. Helen Learn, of the Camptown United
Methodist Church officiating. Interment in the Camptown Cemetery.
Submitted by Carol Brotzman
WALTER Duane Allen - Man dead after truck falls on him
BY JAMES LOEWENSTEIN STAFF WRITER Friday, March 27, 2009 Daily Review
A 48-year-old Wyalusing Township man was killed when the pickup truck he was
working on fell on him, according to the Bradford County coroner. Duane Allen
Walter Sr., was trying to replace a gas tank Wednesday and was underneath the
pickup truck when the vehicle collapsed on him, said Bradford County Coroner
Thomas Carman. The vehicle had been jacked up, he said. Walter was the only
person working on the truck, the coroner said. The coroner said he has ruled
that the death was accidental. The accident occurred on the property where
Walter lives, Carman said. The coroner said he pronounced Walter dead at the
scene at 5:22 p.m. on Thursday. The accident “didn’t happen much before that,”
Carman said. “There were other residents home at the time” of the accident, and
one of them called 911, Carman said.The cause of Walter’s death was traumatic
asphyxia, the coroner said. “Traumatic asphyxia is when the chest is unable to
adequately rise,” Carman said.
WALTER - Merton "George" Walter Sr., 76,
of (Silvara) Laceyville, Pa., died
unexpectedly on Saturday, June 12, 2010, at his home. He was born on May 31,
1934, in Sayre, Pa., a son of Peter Walter Sr. and Nellie (Armitage) Walter.
George had worked on local farms and had been employed at the charcoal plant in
Laceyville, but was a logger most of his life. He leaves surviving: his
children, Betty Walter of Dushore, Pa., Merton G. Walter Jr. (Nellie Rose) of Stevensville,
Pa., Kenneth R. (Tina) Walter of Towanda, Pa., Eugene L. (Penny) Walter of
Wyalusing, Pa., and Michael (Penny Warfle) Walter of Wyalusing, Pa.; his former
wife Anne Capwell Walter Cory; special friends, Dale Wheaton, Sonny Heeman,
Anthony Barna and Joseph Barna; brothers and sisters, Peter Walter Jr.
(Jeannette), William Walter Sr. (Mary), James Walter Sr., Howard Walter Sr.,
Frank Walter (Geraldine), Mary (Bill) Fassett and Elsie (Pearle) Fassett;
former mother-in-law Olive Holcomb; 11 grandchildren; 30 grandchildren; and
many nieces and nephews.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death
by: two half-sisters, Pauline and Nellie; by a step-father, Joseph Russick; and
by nephew Duane Walter Sr. Friends are invited to call from 7-9 p.m. on
Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at the McHenry Funeral Home, 106 Church St.,
Wyalusing, Pa. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: Laceyville
Ambulance Association, P.O. Box 274, Laceyville, PA 18623-0274, in memory of
Mr. Walter. Submitted by Carol Hoose Brotzman Daily Review on June 15,
2010
NANCY J. WALTER,
age 54, of Towanda, PA, formerly of Smith Personal Care Home in Wyalusing,
PA and Skilled Nursing in Towanda, PA, passed away peacefully at the Skilled
Nursing Facility at Memorial Hospital in Towanda, PA on Monday afternoon,
June 2, 2014. She was born in Sayre, PA on October 26, 1959, the daughter of
William and Mary (Fassett) Walter Sr. of Towanda, PA. Nancy graduated from
the Intermediate Unit #17, Towanda Center. Nancy absolutely adored her
nieces and nephews and spent time collecting pictures of her family and
friends. She collected TV Guide, Soap Opera Digest, Barbie Dolls, and
Porcelain Dolls. Nancy also had a denim days collection. In addition to her
parents, she is survived by her siblings, William H. (Susan) Walter, Jr. of
Jenningsville, PA, Darlene Ellis (Barry Reese) of Wyalusing, PA, David
(Linda) Walter of New Albany, PA, Chris Walter of Wyalusing, PA, and Ethel
Walter, of Wyalusing, PA; special friends Glen and Jo Anne Brink of
Camptown, PA.. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles,
and cousins. Nancy was preceded in death in 2013 by her brother, Stephen
Walter. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at 11:00 AM
at the Sheldon Funeral Homes, Main St., Laceyville, PA with Rev. Charles
Bishop of The Transue Community Church officiating. Interment will be at the
Camptown Cemetery immediately following the service. Family and friends may
call on Saturday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. Arrangements
were entrusted with Sheldon Funeral Homes, 459 Main Street, Laceyville, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Nancy’s name to
the Bradford County Relay for Life, c/o PS Bank – Amy Huffman, PO Box 217,
Wyalusing, PA.
PETER WALTER III, age 63, of Laceyville, PA
passed away at his home on Saturday morning, March 14, 2020.
Peter was born on Nov. 7, 1956, the son of the late Peter
(d. Dec. 7, 2016 and Lois Jeannette Farr Walter Jr. (d. Jan. 2, 2018). He
was a graduate of the Scranton School for the Deaf. He enjoyed crocheting,
sewing, cooking, planting flowers and decorating for the holidays. Peter
took great pleasure baking with Patty Armitage, playing marbles, watching
scary movies, yard selling, attending local carnivals and watching his
favorite NASCAR driver, Jeff Gordon. He loved his dog, Mischief, and
spending time with his family. Peter is survived by his siblings, Robert
Walter (Delilah VanHouten) of Laceyville, Deborah Smith (Terry Williams) of
Lime Hill, Pennsylvania and Paul Walter of Wyalusing, PA his special niece,
Alexia Kintner; special friends, Rachel Burnside and Richard VanHouten; as
well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Besides
his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Duane Allen Walter Sr.
(d. March 25, 2009) and his grandmother, Nellie Walter Russick (d. Oct. 3,
2007). Funeral services for Peter will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, March
20, 2020 from the Sheldon Funeral Home, 459 Main St., Laceyville, PA with
Reverend Dolly Tarreto of the Skinners Eddy United Methodist Church
officiating.
Interment will follow at the Camptown Cemetery.
Family and friends may call from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on
Friday, at the funeral home. -Towanda Daily Review 3/16/2020
WALTER Stephen Lee Walter
age 50, of 382 Decker Rd., Sugar Run, Pa., died at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pa. on Saturday morning, Jan. 12, 2013, after a short illness, surrounded by his loving wife, family and friends. Stephen was born in Sayre, Pa. on Dec. 19, 1962, a son of William W. and Mary E. Fassett Walter Sr., of Towanda, Pa. Stephen graduated from the Wyalusing Valley High School class of 1980. Shortly after his graduation he served his country in the United States Marine Corp. from 1982 until 1985, as a Aircraft Ordinance Technician. For over 30 years, he worked in the Pennsylvania Bluestone business, he loved all of the aspects of his job, he always said he had quarry dust in his veins. Stephen was a member of the Wyalusing American Legion Post No. 534. In his spare time he enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a very compassionate man; he loved to be outside and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He liked to ride Harley's with his friend, John Kocher, and his buddies. In the fall and winter months, he loved watching his beloved Pittsburgh Steelers with his son, brothers, and many friends. Besides his parents, he is survived by his wife, the former Ethel L. Singer Walter, with whom he has been with for the last 27 years; his son Ryan L.K. Walter; and his daughter Bethany M.E. Walter, both of Sugar Run, Pa.; and his siblings William W. (Susan) Walter Jr. of Jenningsville, Pa., Darlene Ellis (Barry Reese), of Wyalusing, Pa., Nancy Walter, of Wyalusing, Pa., David (Linda) Walter of New Albany, Pa.; and Chris Walter, of Wyalusing, Pa.; as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013 at the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main Street, Laceyville, Pa., with Rev. Lori Robinson officiating. Interment will be in the Camptown Cemetery, Camptown, Pa. Family and friends may call at the funeral home from 1 p.m. on Wednesday until the time of the service. A graveside military service will be conducted at the Camptown Cemetery with the members of the Wyalusing American Legion Post No. 534. Towanda Daily Review – January 14, 2013
WARBURTON
–DOROTHY A. SMITH, age 88, of Endicott, NY (formerly of Camptown, PA) passed
away Saturday afternoon, July 22, 2017 at the Mercy House of the Southern
Tier in Endicott, NY. Dorothy was born on April 6, 1929 in Towanda, PA the
daughter of the late Walter E. Warburton, Sr. and Beatrice G. White
Warburton. She graduated from Camptown High School with the class of 1947.
Dorothy married C. Avery Smith on July 6, 1958 and they were together until
his passing on December 11, 2011. She was employed as a Seamstress in dress
factories around the area for many years and was a member of the
International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union (ILGWU). She was also a member
of the Stevensville Presbyterian Church. Dorothy like to garden and read.
Most of all she loved to spend time with her family. Dorothy is survived by
her children Avery D. Smith and his wife Bonnie of Athens, PA, Raymonda M.
Barnhart and her husband Douglas of Apalachin, NY, and Dana W. Smith of
North Myrtle Beach, SC; her grandchildren Aaron M. Barnhart of Ithaca, NY,
Bryant D. Barnhart (Jenny Perucca) of Poughkeepsie, NY, and Codi F.
Bezouka-Smith (Brittany Buck) of Endwell, NY; her step-grandchildren, Jason
Cole and his wife Ashley of Litchfield, PA and Aaron Cole of Sayre, PA; her
siblings, Marilyn Lutter of Washington, D.C., Walter “Sonny” Warburton, Jr.
and his wife MaryJo of Wysox, PA, Robert Warburton and his wife Joyce of
Jupiter, FL, and Alan Warburton of Towanda, PA; as well as several nieces
and nephews. Funeral services for Dorothy will be held on Thursday, July 27,
2017 at 12:00 noon from the Sheldon Funeral Homes, 155 Church St.,
Wyalusing, PA with Reverend Dr. Andrew Watkins of the Grace Lutheran Church
in Vestal, NY officiating. Interment will follow at the Camptown Cemetery.
Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday, July 27, 2017
from 11:00 AM until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers memorial
donations may be made in Dorothy’s name to the Mercy House of the Southern
Tier, 212 North McKinley Ave., Endicott, NY. –Funeral home obit contributed
by Carol Brotzman
WARNER - Alice H. (Haverly) Decker, nee Warner, a guest at Beverly Health Care in Tunkhannock, died Tuesday at the Tyler Memorial Hospital in Tunkhannock. She was born in Wyoming County on May 28, 1915, a daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Basler) Warner. During the flu epidemic of 1918 at the age of 4 she lost both of her parents. She was adopted and raised by the late Dr. Irving D. and Mabel Stark Haverly. Prior to her retirement, she worked in area dress factories. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank E. Decker; daughter Nancy Hodge; and grandsons Stephen and Gregory Hodge. She is survived by a granddaughter Jennifer Lynn Hodge of New Jersey; sister Martha Balz of Basking Ridge, N.J.; and several cousins. Funerals services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. from the Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home Inc., 73 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Interment will be in Camptown Cemetery, Camptown, Pa. Contributed by Carol Brotzman Published in the TimesLeader on 4/19/2006.
WARNER –DORIS M. PENNAY, 90, a well-known Laceyville woman of Laceyville RR 2, died at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial Hospital, Towanda on Sunday morning, April14, 1996 after a lengthy illness. She was born the daughter of the late Millie Patton and Louis V. Warner in Camptown on Dec. 11, 105. She lived her entire life in the nearby areas. Mrs. Pennay will best be remembered for the fine seamstress that she was and the customized slipcovers and fin upholstering she did for many in the Laceyville and surrounding areas. Mrs. Pennay was the wife of the late Cecil H. Pennay who died in 1963. She attended the Silvara United Methodist Church and was a member of the Silvara Ladies’ Aid. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Ruth E. Downing of Sayre, Mrs. Detrick (Clara) Halstead of Northampton, Pa., Mrs. Ambrose (Lula) Dalo of Turnersville, N.J. and Mrs. Jesse (Millie) Goodwin of Laceyville; two sons, Clarence and his wife, Sue Pennay of Waverly, and Harold Pennay of Stevensville; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Dorothy Arnold Pennay of Athens; a sister, Mrs. Gilbert (Eleanor) Lowenstein of Florida; 14 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, George Eugene Pennay; a son-in-law, Ethelbert Downing; three grandsons, Gordon Halstead, Terry Halstead and Leonard Lee Soulliard; a great-grandson, Dale Whipple; brothers, Paul Warner, George Warner, Albert Warner and Hiram Warner; a sister, Frances Orshaw; and a half-sister, Mable Warner. The funeral will be held Tuesday, April 16, 1996 at 2 p.m. at the Sheldon Funeral home, Main Street, Laceyville with the Rev. David Wikerson officiating. Interment will be in the Camptown Cemetery. Family and friends can call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial Hospital, Towanda. –Towanda Daily Review
ALFRED P. (BUDGE) WATSON age 83, Canton RD 2 (North Street) died at his home Tuesday, April 8, 1980 at 5:00 a.m. after an illness of several years. Mr. Watson was born in Herrickville, Jan. 1, 1897 a son of Frank E. and Velma Coleman Watson. He was a member of the Herrickville Methodist Church. The first 40 years of his life were spent in Herrickville Township where he operated a garage. Following this he spent 15 years in refrigeration sales and service in Sullivan, Lycoming, Tioga and Bradford Counties. In recent years he was night steward at the Canton Moose Lodge until his retirement in 1978. He was a member of Canton Moose Lodge, 429. He is survived by his wife, the former, Kay W. Madigan; daughters, Mrs. Andrew (Betty) Felt, Sayre, Mrs. Larry (Gale) Kelley, Canton RD 1, Mrs. Evert (Ellen) DeKnecht, Roaring Branch; a son, Frank D. Watson at home; sister, Mrs. Gordon Jones, Waverly, N.Y.; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 10 at 11:00 a.m. at the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home in Canton with the Rev. Paul M. Baier, pastor of St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Camptown Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The family will provide the flowers. Memorial contributions in the name of A. P. Watson may be made to the Herrickville Methodist Church, Herrickville. –Canton Independent Sentinel
WELLIVER –FLORENCE WELLIVER TAYLOR, 77, wife of Glenn W. Taylor of Wyalusing RR 3, Herrickville died Monday morning, March 6, 1995 at Memorial Hospital in Towanda. Born July 1, 1917 in Bradford County, she was a daughter of the late James Wilson and Millie Roof Welliver Sr. Florence’s main interest in life was in her home and family. She was very active in her community. Mrs. Taylor was a member of the Herrickville United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school, the Herrickville Fireman’s Auxiliary, PARSE Retirees and H.O.P.S. Ambulance Assn. She also served as a 4-H leader for several years. On Feb. 15, 1995 Mr. and Mrs. Taylor celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary. Surviving are her husband, Glenn W. Taylor at home; a daughter, Marjorie Hitchcock of Herrickville; a son and daughter-in-law, Ralph and Vivian Taylor of Herrickville; grandchildren: Michael and Linda Hitchcock of Wyalusing, Andrew Hitchcock of Wyalusing, Susan Hitchcock of Herrickville, Ralph and Doreen Taylor of Herrickville, Donald Taylor and Debbie Roberts of Herrickville, Duane Taylor and Carla Hunsinger of Silvara and Teresa Taylor and Roger Sharts of Sugar Run; 10 great-grandchildren; three sisters; Eleanor Cole of Towanda, Wilma Wetmore of Connor, Mont. And Gladys Allis of East Towanda and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by two brothers: James Wilson Welliver Jr. in January 1992 and Gerald Welliver in February 1992 and a sister, Leona Olive Welliver in October 1923. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. Interment will be in the Camptown Cemetery, Camptown. Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. –Towanda Daily Review
WELLS –ELSIE
TIFFANY, 69, of Wyalusing Township died Saturday morning Dec. 10, 1988 at
the home of Mrs. John R. Welles with whom she resided.
She was born in Sugar Run, April 18, 1919, the daughter of the late
Adolphus and Lena Wandell Wells.
She graduated from the Wyalusing High School and later from the Easton
Hospital School of Nursing as a registered nurse.
She was a cadet in the U.S. Army in World War II and later worked at
the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre and the Binghamton General Hospital,
Binghamton, NY. She was married
to the late Erwin Tiffany of Binghamton (brother of the late Harry Tiffany
of Wyalusing.) They retired to Cooperstown, NY in 1957.
Erwin predeceased her there in 1979.
She was a member of the Wyalusing Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are five sisters, Mrs. Hazel Newell of Windsboro, S.C.:
Mrs. Charlotte Stempeck of Wyalusing, Mrs. Dorothy Greening of New Era, Mrs.
Amelia Welles of Wyalusing, Mrs. Margaret McDonough of Sugar Run; twin
brothers, Martin Wells of Ridgeway, SC and Marvin Wells of Columbia, SC; an
aunt, Lydea Brown of Waverly, NY and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by three sisters and two brothers.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the P. Dean Homer
Funeral Home, 1 Groverdale Ln., Wyalusing with the Rev. Dr. Stephen W.
Starzer officiating. Interment
will be in the Camptown Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from
7-9 p.m. Monday. –Towanda Daily Review
ALFRED E. ‘GENE’ WELLS age 81 of Wyalusing RR 1 died early Wednesday morning, Feb. 14, 2001 at the Bradford County Manor. He was born on Lime Hill, Wyalusing Township, a son of the late James and Mamie Stowell Wells. He was a World War II veteran, having served in the United States Navy. Gene was a lifetime resident of the Wyalusing area and had attended the Neath Congregational Church. Prior to his retirement in 1986 he was employed as a custodian for the Northeast Bradford School District. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and enjoyed time spent hunting, fishing and being with children. He had resided with his nephew and wife, Fred and Wanda Sutton of Camptown. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis and Marsha Wells of Melbourne, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. Lona Decker of Towanda; four grandchildren and their spouses, Diane Wells of Melbourne, Stacey and Michael Sherr of Kernesville, N.C., Deanna Wells of Melbourne and Shawn and Heather Wells of Melbourne; two great-grandchildren, Brandon and Noah Sherr of Kernesville; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred “Midge” Wells; a brother, James “Bud” Wells; and two sisters, Catherine Vanderpool and Gretchen Shoemaker. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Feb. 16, 2001 at 3 p.m. in the McHenry Funeral Home, 106 Church St., Wyalusing. Friends and family are invited to call on Friday afternoon at the funeral home from 1:30 p.m. until the time of the funeral service. Burial will be in Camptown Cemetery. The family will provide flowers. In lieu of flowers his family suggests contributions be directed to the funeral home. –Towanda Daily Review
WELLS Lona M. Wells Decker, 97, Towanda
12/05/2001 Towanda Daily Review
Lona M. Wells Decker, 97, widow of Arthur Decker of 108 William St., Towanda,
died Tuesday morning, Dec. 4, 2001, at the Skilled Nursing Unit, Memorial
Hospital, Towanda. She was born Dec. 5, 1903, on Lime Hill, Wyalusing Township,
a daughter of the late James and Mamie Stowell Wells. Lona was a devoted
mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and best friend
to her family. She was a member of the North Towanda United Methodist Church.
Lona was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Decker in 1965; son, Howard
Decker in 1991; eight grandsons; two sisters, Catherine Vanderpool and Gretchen
Shoemaker; and two brothers, Alfred and James Wells. She is survived by her
children and their spouses, Gladys Hendershot of Florida; Marjorie and Gerald
Vanderpool of Standing Stone, Dorothy and Donald Hilliar of Bershire, N.Y.,
Ruth and Mont Cass of Virginia, Helen Brown of Rome, Katie Stephenson of Rome,
Frieda and Ronald Smith of Towanda, Shirley and Paul Blemle of Luthers Mills, Marion
and Robert Seymour of Wysox, Beverly and James Kobbe of Towanda, Arthur and
Elizabeth Decker of Towanda, Earl and Dorothy Decker of Monroeton; Milton
Decker of Towanda; 48 grandchildren; 99 great-grandchildren; and 21
great-great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday,
Dec. 7, at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with the
Rev. Ron Windel officiating, Interment will be in the Camptown Cemetery. The
family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
WELLS –MARTHA EVA WELLS OTIS age 82, of Taylorville, Wyalusing Township died early Saturday morning, Aug. 28, 1999 at her home. Born on Sept. 19, 1917 in Smithboro, N.Y., she was a daughter of the late Meylert and Nora Burrell Hoadley Wells. Martha was raised by her grandmother, the late Viola Wells. She has been a resident of the Wyalusing area for the past 55 years. Martha was preceded in death by her first husband, the late Theodore Lee. She was a member of the Wyalusing United Methodist Church. Mrs. Otis found great joy in acquiring collectibles for her home and especially time spent with her family. She left surviving her husband of over 50 years, Adelbert Otis at home; her children and their spouses, Erma and David Green of Homets Ferry; step-children, JoAnne Treadwell of Melbourne, Fla., Shirley and Clifford Woodruff of Laceyville, Dianna and Paul Cresho of Taylorville, Janet Chaffee of Laceyville and Stephen Otis of Wyalusing; 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a special friend, Mrs. Rita Herlt of Merryall. In addition to her parents and her first husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Elmer and Kenneth Wells and a sister, Helen Dickinson. The funeral service will be held on Monday, Aug. 30 at 11 a.m. in McHenry Funeral Home at 106 Church St. in Wyalusing. The Rev. Beverly Davenport, her pastor will officiate. Interment will follow in Camptown Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to call on Monday morning at McHenry Funeral Home in Wyalusing from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service. –Towanda Daily Review
WHEATON - Note by Carol Brotzman: No one knows for sure whether he
was born 1910 or 1911 but he put 1911 on the headstone himself so I would bet
on that however his obit has 1910 for a birthdate
Claude Otto Wheaton, 93 - 1/27/2005 Daily Review
Claude Otto Wheaton, age 93, of RR3, Laceyville, PA, died on Thursday, Jan. 20,
2005 at the Bradford County Manor. He was born on Aug. 8, 1910, a son of the
late George and Mattie Orshaw Wheaton. Claude was a veteran of the United
States Navy, having served during World War II. He was preceded in death by his
wife, the late Jenny Mae Wheaton. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by
the Bendix Corporation in Montrose, giving 24 years of service. He was a
lifetime resident of Bradford County. He was a member of American Legion Post
No. 510 of Black Walnut. Surviving are his children, Marilyn Y. Ross of Sugar
Run; Ida “Lucille” and Floyd Eberlin of Monroeton, Dale Y. and Carolyn Wheaton
of Laceyville; grandchildren, Sheila, Sandra, Charles, Claudia, Angelia,
Alfred, Jr., LuAnn, Diane, Jennie, Debbie, Howard, LuAnn, Marie, Michael and
Christine and three great-grandchildren, Jamie, Jackie and Ashley. In addition
to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Claude, Jr.; a
daughter, Doris Marie; a granddaughter, Jennie Lou; brothers, Henry, Guy and
Fred and a son-in-law, William E. (Buster) Ross. Funeral services were held on
Tuesday, Jan. 25 at 1 p.m. in the McHenry Funeral Home, 106 Church St.,
Wyalusing, with the Rev. Beverly Murphy, pastor, officiating. Interment
followed in Camptown Cemetery. Friends and family called on Monday evening,
Jan. 24 at McHenry Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family
suggests that donations be made to the Silvara United Methodist Women or the
Silvara United Methodist Church in Mr. Wheaton’s memory. Submitted by Carol
Hoose Brotzman
WHEATON
–DORIS MARIE LEWIS age 22 years and her daugher, Jennie Lou perish in fire
in Laceyville, PA. Jennie Lou died in a fire at Harmony Hill farm house,
South Auburn, PA. Gilbert Lewis, her husband was critically burned. The
blaze occurred at 12:15 in the kitchen of the 1 1/2 story building. She
drove to the Eugene Purdy home for help, 1/4 mile away, for what she thought
was a chimney fire, when she got back she rushed to the bedroom to get her
little girl who was sleeping there. Jennie collapsed on the bedroom floor.
Mr. Purdy came and found the flames shooting out 20 to 30 feet. He carried
Lewis from the building, but he could not reach the mother and child. He
broke a window on the west side and entered the home. He handed the child
out the window to the hired man John Vaow. Then went back for Mrs. Lewis. It
was a frugal attempt to revive them. Mrs. Lewis was taken to the Tyler
Hospital with Dr. Walker Stone of Laceyville in the ambulance. The child and
her father were taken in the police car. Both the mother and daughter were
pronounced dead at the Tyler Hospital from suffocation. The home was leveled
in minutes. Doris Lewis was born June 18, 1941 in sayre, PA to Claude and
Jennie Heeman Wheaton. She and her husband Gilbert Lewis had lived there for
the last four years. Her parents, her husband and two brothers survive, Dale
and Claude Wheaton; two sisters Mrs. William (Marilyn) Ross Jr. and Mrs.
Alfred (Ida Lucille) DeReamer of Laceyville. Jennie Lou Lewis was born May
23, 1960 in Meshoppen, PA. She is survived by her grandparents Mr. and Mrs.
Claude Wheaton of Silvara and Mr. and Mrs. Burton Lewis of Montrose, PA. The
burials were in the Camptown Cemetery. Double services from the Sheldon
Funeral home Laceyville. A clipping from the Mae Fassett collection,
handwritten on it 10/29/1962 contributed by Carol Brotzman
WHITE
–BEATRICE G. WARBURTON, 79 of Stevensville died Tuesday Oct. 28, 1986 after
a period of deteriorating health. Born in Stevens Township Dec. 18, 1906,
she was the daughter of Edward L. White and Emma Welster White. She was a
graduate of Camptown High School and Mansfield Normal School. Early in her
teaching, she taught all eight grades in Wilmot Township and later taught
several years in the Wyalusing School System until her retirement. She was a
member of the Stevensville Presbyterian Church and the United Presbyterian
Women, she was also a member of Camptown Civic Club, Retired Teacher’s
Association, Stevensville Birthday Club and the Senior Citizens of
Wyalusing. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law: C. Avery and
Darcy Smith of Stevensville and Rudolf and Marilyn Lutter of Washington, DC;
a granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Douglas and Rymonda Barnhart of Glen
Aubrey, NY; two grandsons, Avery D. Smith of Elizabeth, NJ and Dana Smith of
Stevensville; a sister, Blanche McKeebe of Cogan Station and several nieces,
nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to call Thursday Oct.
30 from 7-9 p.m. at the Kerr Funeral Home, Wyalusing and to attend her
services at the funeral home of Friday Oct. 31 at 11 a.m. with the Rev.
Linda Kissell officiating. Interment will be in Camptown Cemetery. Memorials
may be directed to the Stevensville Presbyterian Church, C/O Laura Pease,
P.O. Box, Stevensville, PA. –Towanda Daily Review
WHITE
–BLANCHE W. MCKEEBY, 89 of Williamsport died on Sunday Jan. 8, 1989 in
Williamsport. She was born Sept. 17, 1899 in Stevens Township, Bradford
County, a daughter of Edward L. and Emma Westler White. Her husband Harold
preceded her in death in 1963. She graduated from the Camptown, PA High
School and later from Mansfield Normal School, now Mansfield University. She
taught school for many years in Bradford County as well as in Susquehanna
County. She was a member of the Lycoming Centre Presbyterian Church,
Hepburnville, PA. Mrs. McKeeby is survived by one son, Donald McKeeby of
Candor, NY; a daughter, Mrs. Alice Nacinovich of Cogan Station, PA; eight
grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren. The
funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 10:30 a.m. at the
church. Interment will be in Camptown Cemetery. Friends may call at the
church from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Arrangements are by the Sanders
Funeral Home, 821 Diamond St., Williamsport, PA. –Towanda Daily Review
WHITMILLER –EVA MAE WHITMILLER BARTO age 94 of Camptown, Pa., died on Thursday, March 16, 2006 at her home with her family surrounding her. She was born Feb. 4, 1912 at Spring Hill, Pa., the daughter of the late Harry and Carrie Hendershot Whitmiller. On May 22, 1930, Elva married Arthur Barto in Monroeton, Pa. Elva was a lifelong resident of Camptown and a loyal member of the Camptown United Methodist Church for 63 years. She was also a member of the United Methodist Women and Camptown Civic Club. She worked for many years with her friends preparing food for the Camptown Races. She cleaned houses for many years for people in Camptown and also worked in the Camptown Elementary School cafeteria. She enjoyed her flower gardens and enjoyed her time spent crocheting and doing embroidery. She will be remembered for making the best pies. Elva loved having her family around. She so enjoyed sharing time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was loved by all who knew her. She is survived by her children, Harry and Jean Barto of Monroeton, Shirley Rockwell of West Burlington, Pa and Bonnie and Carl Mader of Camptown; a daughter-in-law, Delores Barto of Spring Lake, Pa.; a sister, Pauline Jayne of Spring Hill; 25 grandchildren; 57 great-grandchildren and 36 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Arthur “Jeff” Barto; sons LaVerne Barto and George Barto; a daughter, Betty Bates; a brother, William Whitmiller; and a son-in-law, Earl Rockwell. Friends and family are invited to call from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 19 at McHenry Funeral Home, 106 Church St., Wyalusing, Pa. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 19, in the Camptown Community Church with the Rev. Helen Lear, her pastor officiating. Interment will be in Camptown Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: Camptown United Methodist Church, c/o Beverly Skillings, RR 3, Box 3, Wyalusing, Pa. or Guthrie Hospice, RR 1, Box 154, Towanda, Pa. in Elva Barto’s memory. –Towanda Dailey Review
WILBUR - Lois W. Wilbur Grow, 95, of Springville, died Wednesday November 18, 2009 at home. Her husband of 42 years, George M. Grow, preceded her in death. Born in Auburn Twp., to the late James E. and Iona May Snover Wilbur, Lois was a member of the Springville United Methodist Church and taught Sunday school there for 42 years. She was also a member of the Springville Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. She was very active in "My Brother's Keeper," where she made sleeping bags for the homeless as well as provided clothing and supplies. She died peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Surviving are her two daughters and sons-in-law, Alyne and John Horn, Springville; and Marlene and Ed Pompey, Springville; a daughter-in-law, Beverly Grow, Springville; six grandchildren, Shelley and husband, Tom Krishak; Jason and wife, Jennifer Horn; Jared and wife, Danica Horn; Jeremy and wife, Katie Horn; Jennifer and husband, Paul Ward; and Eddie Pompey; and seven great-grandchildren, Allison, Kayla and Kristi Krishak, Brittany, Cheyenne, Marissa and Landon Horn. She was also preceded in death by a son, Edwin D. Grow. A funeral service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Daniel K. Regan Funeral Home, Montrose. Interment will be in the Camptown Cemetery. Visitation will be today, 7 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home. Anyone wishing to honor Lois' memory can make a donation to their local food bank. Submitted by Carol Brotzman. Scranton Times November 20, 2009
WILKINS Joyce Wilkins Patton
of Wyalusing died on Monday, Nov. 19, 2012 at the Ashton Nursing Home, Athens, with her loving family at her side. Joyce was born on April 9, 1929, in Endwell, N.Y., the oldest daughter of the late H. M. (Moe) and Ida Dingman Wilkins. After graduating from LeRaysville High School in 1947 she met and married Edward (Ed) Patton, of Lime Hill on June 12, 1948. They lived the majority of their 50 years in and around Wyalusing. Although Ed died Nov. 11, 1998; Joyce stayed an active member of the Wyalusing American Legion Post No. 534, the Sugar Run Ladies Circle and the 8 & 40. She enjoyed volunteering her time, organizing events and cooking dinners at the Legion. She was an avid crafter and loved to crochet and driving herself and her friends to events around town. Surviving are a daughter: Ida (Dale) Ferguson of Falls; sons Howard Patton of Wyalusing and James Patton of Rome, N.Y.; a sister, Marjorie Hicks of Carthage, N.C.; a brother, Barry (Janice) Wilkins of Warren Center; grandchildren Terri (Jon) Dearborn, Doniell (Ken) Park, Dustin Millard, Tara Patton, Paula Patton, James Patton and Mellissa Patton; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. She was predeceased by brother Harry Wilkins, a sister Gladys Lantz, and a great-granddaughter Richelle Garner. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012 at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 1 Grovedale Lane, Wyalusing, PA 18853. Interment will be in Camptown Cemetery, Camptown. Family and friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. The Sugar Run Ladies Circle will pass in review at 11 a.m. followed by the Wyalusing American Legion Auxiliary's pass in review and memorial service, followed by the 8 & 40 memorial service. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Legion Auxiliary, c/o Renee Stewart, P.O. Box 184, Wyalusing, PA 18853/ Towanda Daily Review – November 20, 2012
GERALDINE (Polly) WILSON, formerly of East
Towanda, died April 19 at her residence at Mt. Pleasant Mills, PA. She was
78 and had been in ill health for some time. Polly was born June 21, 1942,
at the Tioga General Hospital in Waverly, NY the daughter of the late Vernon
and Peg Wilson, then of Wyalusing, PA. She was a 1960 graduate of Towanda
Valley High School and attended East Stroudsburg University. Polly later
worked with an airline in Minneapolis, MN and was a proofreader for the
Daily Review before moving to Florida and working with a newspaper there.
She is survived by brothers, Richard (Dick), of Frankfort, KT, and Jerry, of
York, PA. Other survivors include nephews, Peter Wilson, of Frankfort, KT
and Geoffrey Wilson, of Lexington, KT. To comply with her wishes, Polly was
cremated and her ashes will be buried at a later time in a family plot at
the Camptown Cemetery. Polly’s arrangements have been entrusted to the
Dominick T. Adamo Funerals-Cremations-Monuments, Mifflinburg, PA. -Towanda
Daily Review 4/26/2020
CLIFFORD H. WOODRUFF SR. On Nov. 9, 2002, Clifford H. Woodruff Sr., 69, of Wyalusing died at Memorial Hospital of Towanda surrounded by his loving family. Born on Nov. 19, 1932, Cliffford was a life-long resident of Bradford County. A hard worker from a very young age, he was a jack of all trades and worked a variety of positions at numerous locations throughout his life. He was formerly employed by Taylor Packing, Welles Mill Inc. and the Latini Farm. In 1992, Clifford retired from Sylvania after more than 28 years of employment. On the side, Clifford was known for ”Donating” his skill and knowledge of firearms. Through his years of hunting, Clifford reloaded bullets for countless friends and family members. Having earned a reputation as an excellent marksman, Clifford soon became an in-demand individual for sighting in hunting rifles. Later in his life, Clifford’s hobbies included playing dominoes, walking and gabbing with people. With his wife, Janice, at his side, Clifford masterminded countless family barbecues. Above all, Clifford enjoyed pampering their beloved cat Ringo and spending time with his family. Nothing gave him more pleasure than being with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all of whom he was extremely proud. Clifford and Janice never missed the opportunity to attend birthday parties or school functions. They often drove great distances to spend time with their great-grandchildren and Clifford looked forward to their travels be it to New York, Maryland or Michigan. He is survived by: his loving wife of 53 years, Janice (Dixon) Woodruff of Wyalusing; his children Clifford and Shirley Woodruff Jr. of Laceyville, Judy and Roger Hamilton of Wyalusing, and Bonnie Marie Woodruff of Marquette, Mich.; a sister and brother-in-law, Dan and Evelyn Kithcart of Silvara; sisters-in-law, Lillian Dixon and Nancy Sarnosky of Meshoppen; sister-in-law and her spouse, Myrna and Reuben Kinney of Herrickville; his grandchildren, Clifford and Cindy Woodruff III of Frederick, Md., Randy Woodruff of Tunkhannock, Daniel Woodruff of Tunkhannock, Vicki Armitage Millard of Wyalusing, Leroy (Jim) and Christie Armitage Jr. of Binghamton, N.Y., and Lelanie Phillips of Marquette, Mich.; the great-grandchildren who were the lights of his life, Pagige and Mackenzie Millard, Colin, Heather and Logan Woodruff, Minrand Woodruff, Elana Armitage, and last by certainly not least, Miss Trinity Marie Shinkle; as well as several nieces and nephews. Clifford was preceded in death by; his parents, Ida and Marshall Woodruff; a brother, Howard Woodruff; his half-brothers, Allie, Harvey, Toby, Francis and Karl Heeman; a half-sister, Jenny (Heeman) Wheaton; his mother-in-law and father-in-law Howard and Isabelle Dixon; and a sister-in-law Beva Preston. The family will accept visitors beginning at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 1t the McHenry Funeral Home, 106 Church St. Wyalusing. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. immediately following the viewing hour, with the rev. Robert Brown, pastor, officiating. Interment will take place at the conclusion of the service at the Camptown Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, individuals who wish to do so should make charitable contributions to the Bradford County Humane Society, Ulster, Pa. in memory of Clifford’s love for animals and in honor of their fanciful feline, Ringo. –Towanda Daily Review.
Clifford WOODRUFF
Nov. 9, 2002
Services were held for Clifford H. Woodruff, age 69, devoted husband of Janice
(Dixon) Woodruff of Wyalusing. He died on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2002, surrounded by
his loving family. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. in
the McHenry Funeral Home, 106 Church St., Wyalusing, with the Rev. Robert
Brown, pastor, officiating. Special music was provided by Jeanne Woodruff.
Interment followed in Camptown Cemetery. Pallbearers were Robert Brown, Jr.,
Terry Hamilton, LeRoy Armitage, Randy Woodruff, Clifford Woodruff, III and
LeRoy James Armitage. Honorary pallbearer was Daniel Kithcart.
Gerald (Jerry) WOODRUFF, Sr.
Jan. 16, 2002
Wyalusing Rocket Courier
Mr. Gerald (Jerry) Woodruff, Sr., age 69, of RR1, Box 4-A, Wyalusing,
(Taylorville), PA, died at his home in Taylorville, early Wednesday morning, Jan.
16, 2002. Born in Sayre on March 7, 1932, he was the son of the late Burt and
Elizabeth Frisbie Woodruff. Jerry was employed for many years as a log
truck driver for Sam VanDeMark in Laceyville. He was later self-employed for a
number of years in the excavating and contracting business in Bradford and
Wyoming Counties. Jerry and his wife, Veda, also owned and operated J&V
Discount Store in East Towanda for over 17 years. He was a member of the
Hare Ridge Sportsmen’s Club in Lawton and the Wednesday night bowling league at
the South Montrose Bowling Association. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting,
fishing, bowling and being surrounded by his family. Over the past many years,
he enjoyed many hunting trips to Colorado and many fishing trips in Canada.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, the former Veda B. Kunkle Woodruff of
Taylorville; a daughter and son-in-law, Nettie and David Heller of Laceyville;
a son and daughter-in-law, Gerald, Jr. (Jake) and Sue Woodruff, Wyalusing;
stepchildren, Betsy and Mike Dunfee of Wyalusing, Larry Barto and fiancee,
Cindy Rubert of Towanda and Mindy and Greg Riffle of Annapolis, MD; a brother
and sister-in-law, Ralph and Pam Woodruff of Laceyville; a sister, Marie
VanDeMark of Laceyville; his mother-in-law, Elizabeth Kunkle of Wyalusing; 12
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; also several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by sisters, Vera Salsman, Bernita Snyder, Gertie
Salsman, Irene Brown and Kathryn White. Funeral services will be held at
the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main St., Laceyville, on Friday, Jan. 18 at 2 p.m.,
with Rev. Vic Millard, of the Braintrim Baptist Church, officiating. Interment
will be in Camptown Cemetery. Friends and family may call at the funeral home
on Thursday evening, from 6 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, those wishing,
may make memorial contributions to the Guthrie Hospice, RR1, Box 154, Towanda,
PA 18848.
WOOTTON Ethel W. Cobb
age 95, formally of Forkston Twp., Pa., died on Wednesday evening, Nov. 6, 2013, at the Golden Living Center in Tunkhannock, Pa., where she had been a resident for the last 18 months. She was born on Clapper Hill, Tuscarora Twp., Bradford County, Pa., on Oct. 17, 1918, the daughter of the late Harry Olin and Ina Beeman Wootton. The early years of Ethel's life were spent on Clapper Hill, where she went to school and graduated from the Camptown High School, with the class of 1936. She would later graduate from the Mansfield Teachers College, and then teach school for many years at the Stevensville Elementary School. Mrs. Cobb was the wife of the late Raymond W. Cobb, who died in January 1985.Being a homemaker for her husband and their family, she was a tremendous loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. In her spare time she enjoyed gardening. Surviving are her children and their spouses, Vivian and John Schiffgens, of Venice, Fla., and Gary and Mary Cobb, of Forkston, Pa.; as well as her 9 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Besides her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Lisa Rae; and a great-granddaughter, Elari Schiffgens. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in the Camptown Cemetery, in Camptown, Pa. Arrangements were made through the Sheldon Funeral Homes, Main Street, Laceyville, Pa. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make memorial donations to the Forkston United Methodist Church, c/o Mrs. Diane Lewis, 1941 SR 87, Forkston, PA 18629; or to the Beaver Meadows United Methodist Church, c/o Mrs. Vickie Ellis, 2198 Clapper Hill Rd., Laceyville, PA 18623. Towanda Daily Review – November 9, 2013
WRIGHT -BEVERLY A. WRIGHT STRONG, 74, of 3683
Rummerfield Creek Road, Wyalusing, passed away peacefully Friday evening,
July 5, 2019 at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Debbi
Strong in Wellsboro, following declining health. Beverly was born in Sayre,
on May 15, 1945, the daughter of Allen Wright and Berneita Johnson Wright.
Beverly was a 1964 graduate of Athens High School. On April 25, 1964,
Beverly married John I. Strong in Owego, New York. Beverly was employed by
the Guidance Department of the Wyalusing Valley High School for 25 years
until her retirement. Following her retirement, Beverly volunteered for the
Area Agency on Aging in Towanda where she served as an ombudsman. Beverly
attended the Standing Stone Vesper Church. Surviving are her husband of 55
years, John I. Strong; her mother, Berneita Johnson Wright of Sayre; son and
daughter-in-law, Michael and Debbi Strong of Wellsboro; granddaughter,
Kendra Strong of Syracuse, New York; step grandchildren, Anthony Cooper and
wife, Mackinsey of Wellsboro, Joshua Cooper of Wellsboro; sisters, Vivian
Harbst and husband, Joe of Elgin, South Carolina, Donna Farley and husband,
Robert of Athens, Barbara Kline of Rome; brothers, John Wright of Towanda,
William Wright and wife, Veronica of Sayre, Jerry Wright of Sayre;
step-sister, Gloria Shavers of El Paso, Texas; several nieces, nephews,
cousins, and her special canine companion, Bob-A-Lu. Beverly was predeceased
by her father, Allen Wright and step sister, Alice McKean. The family will
receive friends from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at the
Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave Towanda. A funeral service will
follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Robert W. Martin officiating.
Burial will be in the Camptown Cemetery, Camptown. The family suggests that
contributions may be directed to Susquehanna Home Care and Hospice, 32-36
Central Ave. Wellsboro, PA in memory of Beverly A. Wright Strong. -Towanda
Daily Review 7/7/2019
WRIGHT - Daily Review June 2004
Elsie Kathryn Liddick, age 67, of Stevensville, Pa., died on Sunday, May 30,
2004, as result of an automobile accident. She was born on August 10,
1936, in New Berlin, Pa., a daughter of John Henry and Annabelle Isenhouser
Wright. Elsie had been a resident of this area since 1978. She enjoyed sewing,
ceramics, quilting and loved cats. She especially enjoyed time spent with her
family. On May 5, 2004, her husband Richard C. Liddick preceded her in death.
She leaves surviving: her mother, Annabelle Wright; her children, Kevin
"Pudd" and Dawn Liddick, of LeRaysville, Pa., Felicia and Bob Goodenough,
of Terrytown, Pa., Jeffrey "Joe" and Cathy Liddick, of Berlin, Wis.;
sisters and brother, Fern Orten, John (Skip) Wright Jr., and Joyce Koppenhaver;
20 grandchildren, and 11 ½ great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by
her father; her husband Richard on May 5, 2004; by two sons, H. Keith Liddick,
in 1979, and Gregory and Judith Wargo Liddick, on May 30, 2004. Funeral
services will be held on Saturday, June 5, 2004, at 11 a.m. at the McHenry
Funeral Home, 106 Church Street, Wyalusing, Pa., with the Rev. Helen Learn,
pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in Camptown Cemetery. Friends and
family are invited to call on Friday evening, June 4, 2004, from 7 - 9 p.m.,
and on Saturday, June 5, 2004, from 9 a.m. until the time of funeral service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bradford County Humane
Society, P.O. Box 179, Ulster, Pa. 18850 in Mrs. Liddick's memory. Submitted by
Carol Hoose Brotzman
ANTHONY (TONY) YANAVITCH, 71 of Stevensville passed away suddenly Wednesday morning Sept. 21, 1988 at his home. He was born in Port Griffith, Luzerne County on Aug. 6, 1917, son of the late Joseph and Cassie Moleski Yanuicz. The family moved to Stevensville in 1928. Mr. Yanavitch was engaged as a dairy farmer all of his life. Me married the former Betty Bolton of LeRaysville on Nov. 25, 1948. He was a member of the Eastern Milk Producers Association and the LeRaysville Fire Company. Surviving is his wife, Betty at home; two brothers: Joseph of Stevensville and William of Waverly, NY; three sisters, Mrs. Darwin (Mary) Jones, Mrs. Carl (Anna) Bagdon and Mrs. Carl (Catherine) Randall, all of Stevensville; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother, Cassie on Jan. 12, 1988. The funeral will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 1 Groverdale Lane, Wyalusing with the Rev. William A. Parsons, interim pastor of the Stevensville Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment will be in the Camptown Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are to be directed to the HOPS Ambulance Association. –Towanda Daily Review (Note change in surname spelling from Yanuicz to Yanavitch)
YORK –BARBARA LEE PRESTON, 58, widow of Clyde Preston Sr. of Rome, formerly of LeRaysville, died Tuesday evening, Nov. 26, 1996, at Memorial Hospital, Towanda. Born July 30, 1938, in Sayre, she was the only child of the late Charles B. and Ruth Edwards York. Barbara was a graduate of the Northeast Bradford High School. Her main interest in life surrounded her home and family. Barbara enjoyed auto racing events and attending auctions and yard sales. Barbara was well-known throughout the area and will be truly missed by her many friends. Mrs. Preston was a member of the Vigilante Engine Co. Ladies Auxiliary of Rome. Surviving are two sons, Charles E. Brown of Rome and Terry L. Brown of Greensboro, N.C. The funeral service will be held Saturday, Nov. 30, at 11 a.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with the Rev. Steven D. Crabtree, pastor of the Dille Parish United Church of Christ of LeRaysville and Potterville, officiating. Interment will be in the Camptown Cemetery, Camptown. The family will receive friends Saturday, one hour prior to the funeral service at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorials be directed to the Dille Parish United Church of Christ of LeRaysville and Potterville, in care of Mrs. Jean Davis, RR1, Box 30, LeRaysville, Pa. or to; Rome United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 177, Rome, Pa in Barbara Preston’s memory. Towanda Daily Review.
? Mrs. Anna McPherson
Herrickville, June 11.-Funeral services were held in the church here this
afternoon at 1:30 o'clock for Mrs. Anna McPherson, who died Saturday at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Schoonover here. She was 90 years old and the widow
of William McPherson. Rev. Zenas Bean officiated and burial was in the Camptown
Cemetery. ~Submitted by Bonny Sutton. ~Wyalusing
Rocket~1948O'Connor? Mrs. Martin O'connor, aged 60 years,
diedat her home near Herrickville Tuesday evening, Jan. 23, 1945. Funeral
services will be held Sunday at 2 o'clock at the Herrickville Methodist church
with burial in the Camptown cemetery. Rev. George L. Sweet will
officiate. RHW Jan 24, 1945 Towanda Daily Review.
? ROBERTS Phoebe A - Dies at Lime Hill - Mrs. Phoebe A. Roberts died
at the home of her step-daughter, Mrs. William E. Lewis of Lime Hill on July
23rd, 1931, at the age of 99 years, 6 months and 27 days. Mrs. Roberts was born
in Falls township, Wyoming County, PA. Funeral services were held at the home
of Mrs. Lewis on Sunday afternoon at 1:30 with Rev. H.M. Savacool of Camptown
officiating. Burial was made in the Camptown cemetery, The pallbearers were:
Victor Camp, Ralph Taylor, George Moore, Wilbur Sutton, Wesley Sutton and Elmer
Lewis. Those from a distance who attended the funeral were: Mrs. Pearl London
and Virgil W. Sutton, Kingston; Mr. & Mrs. James Medley of Nanticoke; Earl
Medley, Chester, PA; Wilbur Sutton, Mr. & Mrs. Wesley Sutton and Richard
Nickelson of Pittston; Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Huff and Mrs. Maud Huff of
Brooklyn, Pa.; Mrs. A.W. Camp and son, Victor of sere; Mr. & Mrs. Ralph
Taylor and daughter, Leona of Herrick; Mr. & Mrs. Elmer White of Johnson
City, NY; Mr. & Mrs. George Moore of Meshoppen; Mr. & Mrs. F.D. Lewis,
Mr. & Mrs. C.E. Lewis, Donald Lewis and sister Ruby of New Albany; Mr.
& Mrs. A.B. Stark of Dallas, and Mr. & Mrs. E.W. Lewis of Liberty
Corners. - Wyalusing Rocket, July 29, 1931 (Possible maiden name SUTTON;
wife of William Roberts)
? Mrs. Pauline L. VAUGHN, 82, of 105 Pleasant St., Sayre, died Thursday, Dec. 16, 1971,at 7:10 p.m. at the Robert Packer Hospital. Born in Camptown, Pa., she was a resident of Sayre for the past 61 years. She was a member of the Sayre United Methodist Church and a member and treasurer of the Bethany Sunday School Class of the church. Mrs. Vaughn was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Her husband, William B. Vaughn, died Aug. 19, 1962. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Simons of Sayre RD and Mrs. James (Marilyn) Ward of Nichols; one son, Carlton (Bucky) Vaughn of Sayre; ten grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call at the Kolb- Allgeier Funeral Home, 126 N. Elmer Ave., Sayre, Saturday from 2 to 4 and from 7 to 9. Funeral and committal services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. William Watson, pastor of the Sayre United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be at Camptown Cemetery Monday morning at 10 o’clock. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that contributions be made to the memorial fund of the Sayre United Methodist Church.
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