BENJAMIN –MABEL E. JAMES, 79, of Johnson City, N.Y., died Friday evening, July 8, 1990, at Wilson Hospital.  She was born June 4, 1911, daughter of Joseph and Jane Chilson Benjamin.  She was raised in the Bradford County area.  She is survived by two sons, Raymond E. James of Owego and Richard E. James of Cleveland, N.Y.; a daughter, Janice Woodrow of Apalachin; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; a brother, Edward Benjamin of Monroeton; a sister, Ethel Walborn of Towanda; several nieces and nephews.  The funeral service will be held at the J. F. Rice Funeral Home, Inc., 150 Main St., Johnson City today at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Elvin S. Murphy officiating.  Burial will be in Cole Cemetery, Monroeton, today at 12:30 p.m.  Those wishing may make memorial contributions to the charity of your choice in Mrs. James’ memory.  –Towanda Daily Review.

RODNEY BENJAMIN, 70, of Page Manor, Athens formerly of Binghamton, N.Y. died early Saturday morning Jan. 21, 1989 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Born Jan. 18, 1919 in Towanda, he was a son of Ralph and Rebecca Johnson Benjamin. Mr. Benjamin attended school in Binghamton and was employed for many years by the Yellow Cab Company in Binghamton. He is survived by his wife, Edith Gordan Benjamin at home; two daughters, Radine Spear and Florence Marani, both of Binghamton; three step-sons, Frank and Donald Sickler of Towanda, Daniel Sickler of Binghamton; a brother, Albert Benjamin of Binghamton; a sister, Eleanore Vanderpool of Towanda; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral and committal services will be held at noon Tuesday, Jan. 245, 1989 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda with the Rev. Thomas Geiger, pastor of the Assembly of God Church, Towanda officiating. Interment will be in Cole Cemetery. –Towanda Daily Review

BURKE –NINA L. BURKE STEVENS, 55, of Towanda, Pa., passed away early Sunday morning, Jan. 11, 2015 at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial Hospital, Towanda, Pa. Nina was born in Lebanon, N.H. on Jan. 15, 1959, a daughter of Martha Tuttle Burke and the late Sherman W. Burke. She was a graduate of SRU High School class of 1976. Nina was employed by the Area Agency On Aging as the Senior Center manager in Towanda and volunteer coordinator for Bradford and Sullivan Counties until declining health no longer permitted her to continue. She enjoyed volunteering at the Wyalusing Senior Center Bingo program, reading, playing cards, watching movies and going out for Friday night dinners. She is survived by her daughter, Jessica Walters (Aaron Clark) of Towanda; mother, Martha E. Burke of Asylum Township; siblings and spouses: William (Judy) Burke of Towanda, Wilma (James) Bailey of Sayre, Margaret Lattimer of Waverly, Connie (Michael) Streeter of Towanda, Sally Burke of Jacksonville, Fla., Sheila (Christopher) McDonald of Asylum Township; brother-in-law Albin Gratkowski of Sayre; aunts and uncle Marguerite Eldred of Bentley Creek, Margaret Carney of Elmira, Lottie Ackley of Athens, Shirley Lehmann and husband Don of Alexis, Ill.; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband John N. Stevens on April 8, 2012; father Sherman W. Burke on Sept. 25, 2007 and sister, Coralee Gratkowski on Feb. 13, 2008. The funeral and committal service will be held Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015 at noon at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa., with Pastor Kurt Brown of the Grace Baptist Church, E. Smithfield, Pa., officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in the Cole Cemetery, Towanda Township, Pa. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service Wednesday morning at the funeral home. The family suggests that contributions may be directed to American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA in Nina L. Burke Stevens memory. –Towanda Daily Review 1/12/2015
 

BUSTIN Ann Marie Bustin Maynard, RN

 61, of 13373 Route 220, Towanda Township, died early Thursday morning, Aug. 16, 2012 at home with her loving family at her bedside. Ann was born in Sayre on March 13, 1951 the daughter of Alice Homan Bustin and the late Paul Francis Bustin. She was a graduate of Athens Area High School class of 1969 and later continued her education at Mansfield University and the Robert Packer School of Nursing where she received her Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing in 1991. During her nursing career, Ann served as Utilization Manager and Care Coordinator at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre and later served as Assistant Director of Nursing at Troy Community Hospital in Troy. Ann possessed tremendous love for her family especially for her children and grandchildren.  Surviving are her husband, Frederick A. "Fred" Maynard at home; her mother, Alice Bustin of Milan; children Robert W. (Kristine) Watkins of Towanda, Patrick A. (Tina) Maynard of Herrickville and Paul A. (Shannon) Maynard of Towanda; step children Shelli (Brent) Hughley of Lake City, Minn., Sallie (Mitch) Boles of Cottondale, Fla. and Frederica (Larry) Hill of Cottondale, Fla.; grandchildren Clayton and Carson Watkins, Lillie, Mallorie and Emilie Maynard, Mackenna, Marin and Mya Maynard, Jason (Crystal) Hughley, Michael (Jennifer) Boles, Mitchell Boles, Maxie Boles, Joseph Hill, Kelly Hill and Robert Hill. A great-grandson, Noah Boles; sisters Margaret "Peggy" (Dale) Young of Alba, Marylou (Michael) Allen of Athens, Nancy Bustin (Rick Callear) of Monroeton; her brother, Michael (Sheryl) Bustin of Lititz; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many close friends; and a very special niece, Mary Jo Rodger.  She was predeceased by her father, Paul Francis Bustin, and a son Christopher Watkins.  The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with the funeral service to follow at 2 p.m. with Rev. Vincent Langan officiating. Interment will be in the Cole Cemetery, Towanda-Monroeton Road, Towanda Twp., at 2 p.m. on Monday. Contributions may be directed to the Guthrie Dialysis Unit, Guthrie Square, Sayre, PA 18840 or to the Bradford County Manor, 15900 U.S. Route 6, Troy, PA 16947 or to the National Kidney Foundation , 30 East 33rd St., New York, NY 10016 in Ann's memory.  Towanda Daily Review – August 17, 2012
 

Settling the Towanda Hills.-William FINCH, of Connecticut, a Revolutionary soldier, was the first to settle on the " hills." He landed at "Bowman's eddy " in 1798, made a clearing on the Welles flats, and raised a crop of corn, but the overflows determined him to go to the hills. He built his cabin on the present William Welch place. During the war he was taken a prisoner to Montreal. He dug his way out of prison, and made his escape to the American shore, whence he commenced a long and perilous journey homeward, traveling by night and keeping secreted by day, accompanied, day and night, with an empty stomach. His only guide through the wilderness was the sun and the moss on the trees ; after untold sufferings he reached the army, and served faithfully until peace was declared. He had learned the tailor trade, and tanned the skins, and made the clothes, including shoes, of his family for many years. He died at the age of eighty-six, and is buried at Cole's. His wife, Mary  HUXLEY lived to pass the age of eighty years. H.C. Bradsby

GARDNER –ROSE MARY GARDNER BENJAMIN, 69, of 50 Mills Lane, Towanda, Pa., passed away Monday, Aug. 22, 2016 at Guthrie Towanda Memorial Hospital, Towanda, Pa. Rose was born in Towanda on Feb. 4, 1947, the daughter of John and Lela Buckingham Gardner. She was a graduate of Towanda High School. Rose was formerly employed by Sullcraft in Dushore for 12 years and by The Daily Review in Towanda for 30 years until her retirement. Rose enjoyed cooking and caring for her home and family. Surviving are her husband, Norman Earle Benjamin Sr.; son, Norman Earle Benjamin Jr. of Wyalusing; sisters, Betty Pedro of New Albany, Delores (Donald) Manahan of New Albany, Beverly (Paul) Chilson of Monroeton; brother, John "Tink" (Mary) Gardner of Towanda and Florida; several nieces, nephews, cousins; and her faithful canine companions, Laddie and Eva. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her sister, Anna Mae Johnston and brothers, James Gardner and William Gardner. A private graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2016, at the Cole Cemetery, Towanda Township, Pa., with Pastor Timothy Geiger officiating. The family suggests that contributions may be directed to the American Heart Association, Williamsport, PA or to the Bradford County Humane Society, P.O. Box 179, Ulster, PA in Rose Mary Gardner Benjamin's memory. Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review 8/26/2016

GIDNEY –R. NANCY SHULTS, 74, widow of George L. Shults, Monroeton RD 1 (Schrader Creek Road) die Friday afternoon, Oct. 5, 1990 at Memorial Hospital, Towanda.  She was born Feb. 24, 1916 in Orange, Mass.  Mrs. Shults served as assistant postmistress in the Monroeton Post Office for over nine years.  She was then married to George L. Shults on June 6, 1945 when they lived on the family homestead.  Her husband, George predeceased her on March 2, 1980.  Surviving are a son, Paul G. Shults at home; two sisters, Mrs. Alice Weller, Towanda RD 3 and Mrs. Grace Schanbacher, Towanda RD 3; several nieces and nephews.  A funeral and committal service will be held Monday at 11:30 a.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda with the Rev. Darris M. Hauser, pastor of the Independent Baptist Church officiating.  Interment will be in the Cole Cemetery.  There will be no calling hours.  –Towanda Daily Review

GRACE – Augustus L. Grace of Monroeton Dies
Augustus L. Grace, 76, widely known retired Monroeton businessman, died Saturday morning at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Mr. Grace some years ago operated a meat market in Monroeton, then becoming a partner in the Grace & Shiner garage. Later the same men had a grocery store. A few years ago Mr. Grace retired and sold the business to Theron L. Detrick.For 53 years Mr. Grace was a member of the Monroeton Methodist Church and was treasurer of Evergreen Lodge F. & A. M. at Monroeton for 35 years, still holding that position at the time of his death. Three years ago he and Mrs. Grace celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary.He is survived by his wife; a daughter Sara at home and son, James of Scranton; and a brother, L. U. Grace of Lancaster, N.Y. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 at the home. Burial will be in Cole cemetery with Evergreen Lodge in charge of the service at the grave. Rev. Leon Northrup of Monroeton will officiate. (CA 1942)

HOOVER Eleanor Dixon

77, of Towanda, Pa., died on March 23, 2011 from the Bradford County Manor in West Burlington Twp., Pa.   Eleanor, who was a lifelong resident of Towanda, was born Dec. 2, 1934 in Towanda and was the youngest daughter of Howard and Elsie (Johnson) Hoover. She was preceded in death by her brother, Ira; and is survived by a sister, Ms. Lula Dixon; and three children, Jerry Hoover of Harrisburg, Ms. Patricia Merritt and companion Bob of Sugar Run and Mrs. Mary Faria and husband Dan of Ulster. She is also survived by grandchildren, Ms. Michelle Hoover-Burn, Mrs. Theresa Carrington and husband Randy and Mrs. Katie Robinson and husband Bobbie. She leaves behind great-grandchildren, Krysten Spaeth, Deacon Carrington, Jenna Carrington, Addison Robinson and Brooke Robinson. She is finally at peace.  A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family.  There are no calling hours. Interment will be in the Cole Cemetery, Towanda Twp., Pa.   The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association , N.E. Pennsylvania Regional Office, 57 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 in Eleanor Dixon's memory.  The Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home of Towanda is assisting Eleanor's family with arrangements.  Towanda Daily Review – March 25, 2011
   

HOOVER Lula M. Dixon

80, of Towanda, Pa., died Sunday, May 22, 2011.  Lula was born Nov. 26, 1930 in Towanda, the daughter of the late Howard and Elsie Hoover. Lula lived all her life in Towanda and attended Towanda schools.  She was preceded in death by her brother, Ira Hoover; and sister, Eleanor Dixon. Lula had worked in the cafeterias of the Towanda Schools and Memorial Hospital for a number of years. She will be missed by her nephew, Jerry Hoover and daughter of Harrisburg; nieces, Pat Squires and husband Bob and children and grandchildren; and Mary Faria and husband Dan and their children. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. Interment will be in the Cole Cemetery, Towanda Twp. Pa.  On behalf of Lula, the family wishes to thank the nursing staff of the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial Hospital for the excellent care she received there as a resident. The Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home of Towanda is assisting Lula's family with arrangements.  Towanda Daily Review – May 24, 2011
 

JOHNSON –ISABEL AVONDALE of Towanda, RR 6, Wysox Twp., Pa. died Wednesday evening, May 17, 2006 at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial Hospital, N. Towanda Twp., Pa.  Born Nov. 16, 1919 in Towanda, Pa. she was a daughter of the late Hannah Ackley and Charles Johnson.
Isabel attended the Towanda Schools. On April 3, 1954 she married Peter J. Avondale, who preceded her in death on June 25, 1983.  Surviving are her children: Mable Madigan of Towanda, Irvine Bump of Towanda, Rose Bailey of Wysox, Stanley Coe of Wisconsin: 12 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren: a brother, Charles Johnson of Towanda; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was preceded in death by sisters, Lula Chilson, Rebecca Benjamin, Mary Johnson, Elsie Hoover; brothers, Martin, Emery, Earl and Lester Johnson.  The funeral service will be held Saturday, May 20, at 11 a.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. There will be no calling hours.  Interment will be in Cole Cemetery, Towanda Twp., Pa.  –Towanda Daily Review

LEROY L. KNAPP, 52, of 219 South Higgins Ave., Sayre, died Tuesday, April 12, 1994 at the Robert Packer Hospital.  He was born Nov. 13, 1941 in Sayre, the son of Robert and Irene Benjamin Knapp.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman.  Mr. Knapp worked at Owego Foundry.  He is survived by his wife, Barbara at home; a son and his wife, Robert and Billie Jo Knapp of Sayre; a daughter, Laurie Knapp of Sayre; and a son, David Benjamin of Towanda; a brother, Ronald Knapp of Montour Falls, N.Y. and a sister, Patricia Kenyon of Florida and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Friends may call at the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 South Main St., Athens on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m.  The funeral and committal service will be held at the Lowery Funeral Home on Saturday at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Anne Canfield, pastor of the Sayre United Methodist Church officiating.  Burial will be in the Cole Cemetery, Monroeton.  –Elmira Star-Gazette

FREDERICK A. ‘FRED’ MAYNARD, 75, well-known retired businessman of the Towanda-Monroeton Road, Towanda Township, PA passed away Friday morning, February 19, 2016 at Guthrie Memorial Hospital, Towanda, PA. Fred was born in Sayre, PA on July 27, 1940 the son of Arthur and Dolly McNeal Maynard. He was a graduate of Towanda High School class of 1958. Fred was employed by Joe Cummings Well Drilling until 1991 when he entered into business for himself operating Maynard’s Pump Service locally for many years until his retirement. In early years, he enjoyed playing softball in the area and later became an avid bowler. He was a member of the Towanda-Ulster Bowling Hall of Fame. Fred enjoyed watching his children participate in sports. Surviving are his daughters, Shelli (Brent) Hughley of Lake City, MN, Sallie (Mitch) Boles of Cottondale, FL, Frederica (Larry) Hill of Cottondale, FL, sons, Robert W. (Kristine) Watkins of Towanda, Patrick A. (Tina) Maynard of Herrickville, Paul A. (Shannon) Maynard of Towanda, grandchildren, Clayton and Carson Watkins, Lillie, Mallorie and Emilie Maynard, Mackenna, Marin and Mya Maynard, Jason (Crystal) Hughley, Michael (Jennifer) Boles, Mitchell Boles, Maie Boles, Joseph Hill, Kelly Hill and Robert Hill, several great grandchildren, sisters, June Fitzgerald of Avoca, PA, Carol Hendershot of Altoona, PA, brother, Melvil David (Donna) Maynard of Towanda, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Margaret “Peggy” Young of Troy, PA, Marylou and Michael Allen of Athens, Nancy Bustin (Rick Callear) of Monroeton, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Michael and Sheryl Bustin of Lititz, PA, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Marie Bustin Maynard on August 16, 2012, son, Christopher Watkins, brother and sister-in-law, John and Linda Maynard, sister, Jean Cummings, mother-in-law and father-in-law, Alice Homan Bustin and Paul F. Bustin, and niece, Lisa Hawken. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. Burial will be in the Cole Cemetery, Towanda Township, PA. –Towanda Daily Review 2/23/2016

MINGOS ALONZO
1884,June 27  OBITUARY, ALONZO MINGOS  Bradford Republican Newspaper, 7/10/1884
"DIED MINGOS AT MONROETON, June 27, Mr. Alonzo Mingos, aged 66 years. Mr.Mingos was born in Thompkins Co,NY April 1,1818. He was of German descent, his (g) grandfather having come from Germany. When about 19 years he come to Bradford Co where he has resided till his death.He leaves a wife (Cornelia) and four children to morn his death. ( Edward,Warren,Charles,Legrande)".

Alonzo MINGOS, farmer and youngest son of Conrad to come to Monroe Twp, m. Pursila Bois (Boice) as soon as they appeared on Hollon Hill. Their 1st ch:Edward E. was b. 1844 and named after a Bois that d in 1844. Alonzo bought land in Monroe Twp in 1845 and maybe moved into the original  farm after Sarah's death in 1853. There is an 1857 letter in his handwriting. Only his son, Edward, had a child that continued this line. A marker for Alonzo was placed in Coles cemetery beside Pursila.

DALE ROBERT STROUD, 64, of Towanda, Pa. died Monday morning, May 11, 2015 at his home following a brief illness. Dale was born on May 11, 1951 in Sayre, Pa., the son of Robert E. Stroud and June Slater Stroud. He was a well-known mechanic in the area for many years until declining health no longer permitted him to continue. Dale loved spending time with his family and friends and he enjoyed the outdoors. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Doris Johnson Stroud; children, Robert (Marty) Stroud, Mary (David) Parker, Dale Stroud and friend Patty Benjamin, Daniel Stroud, Jack (Gyla) Stroud; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; siblings, Donald Stroud of New Albany, Ronald (Beverly) Stroud of East Smithfield, Pamela Kinner (Francis Kinner) of Monroeton, Rexford Stroud of Towanda, David (Jennifer) Stroud of Towanda, Diane (Kenneth) Ackley of Wysox, Patty Stroud (Rick) of Towanda, Marilyn Stroud of Towanda; special granddaughter, Jennifer Stroud who resided with him; special uncle, Richard (Joan) Slater; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Cindy Stroud. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 15, 2015 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa., with Pastor Timothy Geiger officiating. Interment will follow in the Cole Cemetery, Towanda Township, Pa. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. –Towanda Daily Review 5/13/2015

TUTTLE -MARTHA E. BURKE, 95, of 6 Robin Lane, Towanda, Asylum Township, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020 at the Athens Health Care Center in Athens. Martha was born in Towanda the daughter of Myron Tuttle and Helena Bailey Tuttle. She was a graduate of Towanda High School with the class of 1943 and soon thereafter went to work at the Blue Swan in Sayre. Martha raised her children before returning to work at the Waverly Dress Factory and later with the Standing Stone Dress Factory where she retired. Martha loved cooking for her family, hosting family gatherings and watching her favorite television programs. Martha’s family includes her daughters, Margaret Lattimer of Athens, Sally Burke of Jacksonville, FL, Connie (Michael) Streeter of Towanda, Sheila (Christopher) McDonald of Asylum Township, and her son, William (Judy) Burke of New Albany, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, her sister, Marguerite Eldridge of Bentley Creek, sister-in-law, Margaret Carney of Elmira, NY, sons-in-law, Albin Gratkowski of Sayre, James Bailey of Sayre, several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 59 ½ years, Sherman W. Burke on Sept. 25, 2007, daughters, Coralee Gratkowski on Feb. 13, 2008, Nina L. Stevens on Jan. 11, 2015, Wilma J. Bailey on May 10, 2018, son-in-law, John Stevens on April 8, 2012, mother, Helena Bailey Wheeler on June 16, 1995, step father, George Wheeler on Dec. 19, 1981, brothers, Richard Tuttle and Donald Tuttle, and sisters, Edith Mitchell, Jean Ackley, and Patricia Darby. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in the Cole Cemetery, Towanda Township. The family suggests that contributions may be directed to the American Diabetes Association, 150 Monument Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA in Martha’s memory.-Towanda Daily Review 11/29/2020
   

VANDERPOOL Marguerite
– Mrs. Leonard Place Jr., 21, of Towanda RD 2 died suddenly last night at the Robert Packer Hospital. She had been a patient at Memorial Hospital.   She was a former Towanda Valley High School student and attended church at the South Towanda Chapel. She is survived by her husband; two daughters, Rebecca Ann and Kathleen Diane, who was born Sunday; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Vanderpool of Towanda RD 2; two brothers, Ira Vanderpool of Monroeton and Wayne Vanderpool Jr. of Towanda RD 2; three sisters, Mrs. James Eicher of Towanda, Mrs. Ronald Elliott of Caribou, Maine, and Mrs. Kenneth Nero of Wellsburg; her great grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Benjamin of Towanda RD 2; several aunts and uncles.  The body is at the Miller Funeral Home, where friends may call Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 o’clock. Funeral services will be held in the South Towanda Chapel Thursday at 2 o’clock. The Rev. Harry P. Farr will officiate and burial will be in Cole cemetery. (Handwritten date May 19, 1958)

VANDERPOOL– Marguerite
Mrs. Leonard Place Jr., 21, of Towanda RD 2 died suddenly last night at the Robert Packer Hospital. She had been a patient at Memorial Hospital.  She was a former Towanda Valley High School student and attended church at the South Towanda Chapel. She is survived by her husband; two daughters, Rebecca Ann and Kathleen Diane, who was born Sunday; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Vanderpool of Towanda RD 2; two brothers, Ira Vanderpool of Monroeton and Wayne Vanderpool Jr. of Towanda RD 2; three sisters, Mrs. James Eicher of Towanda, Mrs. Ronald Elliott of Caribou, Maine, and Mrs. Kenneth Nero of Wellsburg; her great grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Benjamin of Towanda RD 2; several aunts and uncles.

VANDERPOOL -MARY MAE JOHNSON, 92, of Towanda, PA passed away peacefully Sunday evening, Oct. 25, 2020 at her home.  Mary was born April 16, 1928 the daughter of the late Danny Vanderpool and Leona Lee. She married Charles Johnson Sr. on Sept. 10, 1945. Mary possessed great love for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and also loved the children from her neighborhood. Mary had a big heart and never turned anyone away.  She enjoyed cooking and baking for her family. Mary is survived by her sister, Hilda Stroud of New Albany; her children, Margaret Johnson (Ralph) of Towanda, Danny Montgomery (Lynnell) of Texas, Catherine Vanderpool, Doris Stroud, Rose Johnson (Fred), Esther Bennett (Gene), Eleanor Vanderpool and Jack Johnson (Thelma), all of Towanda; 22 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents (mother, Leona Lee died on Dec. 2, 1984), Mary was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Charles Johnson Sr. on July 21, 2007 and her son, Charles Daniel Johnson on Aug. 1, 1971. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family.  Interment will be in the Cole Cemetery, Towanda Township, PA. -Towanda Daily Review 10/27/2020

RICHARD W. VANDERPOOL, 62 of Wyalusing RR 2, Terry Township, Pa. died Sunday, March 16, 2003 at the Skilled Nursing Unit of the Memorial Hospital in Towanda.  Born August 14, 1940 in Wysox, Pa. the son of the late Ernest and Mary McKnight Vanderpool.  In early years, Richard was employed by Allen Farms in Wysox, the Ajax Foundry in Sayre and by Northrup Refuse Disposal in Sayre.  He was later employed by Towanda Borough and by the Richard Close Garage in Durell.  Richard enjoyed working outdoors and spending time with his family and friends.  He is survived by his wife, Nellie Pierce Vanderpool at home; his daughter, Lucy Vanderpool of Towanda; step-children, Roger Platt of Candor, N.Y., Stacy Stinard and her husband, David Stinard of Candor, Eugene Vanderpool of Florida; seven grandchildren, Felicia, Katrina and Tyler McCormick, Brooks Platt and Meranda, Thomas and Jacob Veasey; a brother and sister-in-law, Raymond E. Sr. and Terry Vanderpool of Stevensville, Pa.; nieces and nephews, Joanie Shaffer of Towanda, Russell and Tammy Vanderpool of Ulster, Shirley and Clifford Bump of Monroeton, Linda Godfrey of Towanda, Dale Vanderpool of Huntington, Pa., Raymond Vanderpool Jr. of Silvara, Pa.; several great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.  He was preceded in death by a son, Richard Vanderpool Jr. on Jan. 20, 1990; two brothers, Ernest and Joseph Vanderpool and by a sister, Ernestine Vanderpool.  The funeral and committal service will be held Saturday, March 22, 2003 at 1 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. with the Pastor Dennis Fox of the Faith Baptist Church, Terrytown, Pa. officiating.  Interment will be in the Cole Cemetery, Monroe Township, Pa.  The family will receive friends on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home.  –Towanda Daily Review

BERNARD W. VANDEWEERT SR., 84, well-known resident of 76 Dayton Ln., Towanda, Pa., passed away Friday afternoon, Jan. 9, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving and devoted family. He is fondly remembered by his family as an avid monitor of temperature. It was 21 degrees outdoors when he left us."Bernie" as he was known by his family and many friends was born May 1, 1930 in Glen Rock, N.J., a son of Garrett and Ella Ten Kate VanDeWeert. He was a veteran of the Korean War having served in the U.S. Army and the Army Honor Guard.On June 20, 1953, Bernard married Patricia June Turner in Norwich, N.Y. and their marriage brought forth nine children. Bernie and his wife Pat owned and operated farms beginning in Richford, N.Y. and continuing in Harford, N.Y., Etna, N.Y., King George, Va., and later the Fox Chase Farm in Towanda Township until their retirement. His wife Pat also managed the Fox Chase Restaurant for 12 years working alongside her family in their successful business. Bernie's love and devotion for his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren was immense and paramount in his life. Family gatherings at home were always very special with many memorable times shared by all. Bernie was a member of the North Towanda United Methodist Church, Towanda Elks Lodge No. 2191, Towanda American Legion Post No. 42, Beirne-Webster VFW Post No. 1568, Towanda, AM VETS Post No. 261, Durell, Towanda Gun Club and Monroeton Gun Club.Surviving are nine children, twin daughters, Linda and Lois VanDeWeert of Towanda, Diane Bride and her husband David Bride of Towanda, Brenda Buchholz and her husband William Buchholz of King George, Va., Garry VanDeWeert and his wife Linda VanDeWeert of Towanda, Floyd VanDeWeert and his wife Lori VanDeWeert of Towanda, Cheryl VanDeWeert of Towanda, Bernard VanDeWeert Jr. of Virginia, Patti Hartmann and her husband Rob Hartmann of Towanda; 27 grandchildren Heather C., Kevin, Rebecca, Lillea, Christa, Heather B., Sara, Andrew, Willie, Nikki, Carrie, Hannah, Kelly, Mo, Jessi, Jenni, Kate, Ella, Brenda, Richard, Lewis, Maggie, Olivia, Emily, Dylan, Jessica and Mason; 27 great-grandchildren Casey, Seth, Alex, Rylan, Owen, Landon, Rae Anne, Cody, Taylor, Ryan, Dylan, Kyleigh, Grace, Madison, Tate, Molly, Ali, Kristi, Liam, Colton, Carter, Elijah, Ava, Sidney, Marley, Aubrey, and Weston; brothers Garrett VanDeWeert and wife Joyce of Harford Mills, N.Y., Ronald VanDeWeert of Marathon, N.Y., John VanDeWeert and wife Hummy of Dryden, N.Y.; sisters Carol Morgan and husband Albert of Dryden, N.Y., Elaine Fergus and husband Jim of Ithaca, N.Y.; sister-in-law Priscilla Fierro of Virginia; several nieces, nephews and cousins.In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 56 years, Pat, on Dec. 17, 2009; brother and sister-in-law Henry and Helen VanDeWeert; grandson Tate Hendrik Blokzyl and; brother-in-law, Floyd Turner. The family will receive friends Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. Towanda Elks Lodge No. 2191 will hold a service of remembrance Sunday at 2:45 p.m. at the funeral home. The funeral service will be held Monday, Jan. 12, 2015 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 will accord military honors at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Cole Cemetery, Towanda Twp., Pa. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the North Towanda United Methodist Church in care of Jake Guffey, Treasurer, 3377 Sugar Creek Road, Towanda, PA in Bernard W. VanDeWeert Sr.'s memory. –Towanda Daily Review 1/10/2015