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Reading a series of obituaries from a single cemetery, as they are presented here, is like reading the multi-generational history of a community. These people were the local populace at a particular time. The people buried here knew each other, were neighbors, relatives and school mates. They attended church together and engaged in "trade" or business.  All people are listed in alphabetic order by surname at BIRTH. Women identified by a married alias only and  for whom a birth surname can not be identified, are listed on the last page for the cemetery's obituaries. Please send in typed obituaries for people buried in our local cemeteries. If possible include name of newspaper and date. Send typed in your email or in attached Word files. Send to Joyce M. Tice (JoyceTice@aol.com)

 

Justin E. Califf, a former respected resident of this section, died last Tuesday at Avondale, Pa., where he bought a home about a year ago. He had been in failing health for some months. A native of Smithfield where he was born April 13, 1852, Mr. Califf lived in Smithfield and at Wetona until about 1914 when he moved to Columbia upon the farm now occupied by Henry Boughton. Later he came to the Porter road upon the farm which he sold to Dennis Smith. He married Carrie Mattocks of Springfield, who survives with two sons and a daughter—Harry, with the International Milk Products Company in New York; Mabel, Mrs. Roberts of Landenberg, Pa., and Ellery in the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad in Elmira. The body was brought to Troy and funeral services were held at 2:30 Sunday afternoon at the Center Street Church of Christ of which he was a member and former Deacon. The Rev. Bryan of Alba, officiated. Internment was in Glenwood cemetery. TGR 1922
 

FREDERICK H. CALKINS, 85 of Drexel Hill, Pa. formerly of Troy, Pa. died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 1989 at his residence.  He was born Oct. 4, 1903 in Troy, Pa. the son of Ezra and Ellen VanHorn Calkins.  He was a member of the Sellers Memorial United Methodist Church in Drexel Hill, Pa. where he was chairman of the finance committee.  Mr. Calkins was a district sales manager for the Butler Manufacturing Company, having retired in 1978.  He was a 1922 graduate of Troy High School and a 1926 graduate of Penn State University.  He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, John and Pat Calkins of Lebanon, Pa.; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his wife, Geraldine Calkins in 1980.  Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral Home Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m.  The funeral will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at the conclusion of calling hours.  The Rev. Herbert Punchard will officiate.  Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.  Memorials may be directed to the East Troy Baptist Church.  –Towanda Daily Review
 

CALKINS Theodore W. "Ted" Calkins Jr.

Longtime resident of East Troy, Pa, Theodore W. "Ted" Calkins, Jr. died on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011 at the Bradford County Manor. The only child of Theodore Weller, Sr. and S. Blanche (Scott) Calkins, he was born Nov. 10, 1913 in East Troy. After graduating from Troy High School, Ted was a partner with his father in the T. Weller Calkins and Son General Store in East Troy. He married his sweetheart, Pauline M. Wilber in 1937. They enjoyed 69 years of marriage until her death in 2007. Ted was drafted into the U.S. Army after a year working for the Elmira Star Gazette. Leaving his wife and children in the care of his father, he served as a chaplain's assistant to Marion F. Woods, who is now a missionary in Costa Rica at age 92. They served in China, Burma, and India.  After returning to the States, Ted worked for the Elmira Star Gazette as a district circulation manager, where he gave 35 years of dedicated service. He was a member of the East Troy Baptist Church, where he served his Lord as a Deacon, Trustee, Usher, and Campanologist (bell ringer). He meticulously cared for the lawn for years. Ted compiled an extensive collection of Indian artifacts found locally, most of which are on display at the Troy Public Library. He took delight in visiting the classrooms of his grandchildren and other students to tell them of our local Indian history. Ted was a 65-year plus member and Past Master of the of Trojan Lodge No. 306 of Free & Accepted Masons, was a life member of the Consistories of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite- Valleys of Towanda and Williamsport, a life member of American Legion Post 8675, a past member and Trustee of the Bradford County Historical Society and past member of the IOOF Lodge. He was a founder and member of the Garfield Coffee Club held at the Troy bowling alley, and was also in the first group of the Troy Auxiliary Police for many years.  Theodore was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He and his family enjoyed many summers at their cottage, the Air Castle, at Big Pond. Ted also loved to fish and hunt. He made trips to Canada with his dad and East Troy neighbors to fish and camp. He taught his boys and grandsons to love nature and to try for "The Big One" while hunting. He also enjoyed a trip to Colorado, Elk hunting.   Surviving are his daughter, Blanche (Ervin) Burlingame; sons, Bill (Mary Jo) Calkins and Bob (Katherine) Calkins; grandchildren, Greg (Loretta) Bruce, Richard Bruce, Todd (Tammy) Bruce, Paula (Steve) Updike, Karei (Bruce) Moll, Randi (Nick) Randall, Jesse and Maggie Calkins; great-grandchildren, Nathaniel and Andrew Updike, Krystal and Dakotah Bruce, Greysen Schlupp, Ben, Eli and Max Randall DeShawn Hughson. Ted's grandson, Norman Bruce, predeceased him.  Family and friends are welcome to call from 1-2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at the First Baptist Church of Troy, 160 Canton Street, Troy, Pa. A Masonic service will be given at 2:45 p.m. on March 2, at the church by his brothers of Trojan Lodge No. 306 and the funeral service to honor Ted's life will begin 3 p.m. with his pastor, Rev. Garry Zuber, officiating. At the conclusion of the funeral service, military rites will be given by the Troy Veterans Honor Guard. Burial will be at the convenience of his family in Glenwood Cemetery. The Gerald W. Vickery Jr. Funeral Home Inc., 110 West Main Street, Troy, Pa., has been entrusted with the arrangements. Ted's family is very appreciative of the loving care received from the staff of the Bradford County Manor for many years.  Memorial contributions may be directed to the East Troy Baptist Church, P.O. Box 21 Troy, PA 16947 or to the Activities Fund of the Bradford County Manor, 518 Main Street, West Burlington Township, PA 16947-8637.  Towanda Daily Review - February 26, 2011

 

CALKINS Thomas Alfred Calkins, Jr.

87, of Troy, died peacefully on Friday, March 1, 2013, at The Troy Community Hospital with his loving wife of 68 years by his side. Tom was currently residing at The Bradford County Manor. Tom was born and raised in Troy on his respective family farm on January 14, 1926, the son of the Late Thomas Calkins, Sr. and Nina Jennings Calkins. Tom graduated from Troy High School with the class of 1943 and married Marilyn Morse Calkins, his high school sweetheart. Both are lifetime members of The East Troy Baptist Church. Tom has always been vitally interested in sports. In his high school days he was an all-around athlete, being a key member of championship teams in basketball and baseball. After graduation he continued to participate in sports on independent teams. Later, through his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, he became involved in all aspects of sports. Tom was instrumental in developing several aspects of Alparon Park. He spearheaded and worked for the movement for better lights and bleachers, played a key role in building of the Troy Community Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts, and Basketball Courts. He was also was a founder and member of the Troy Booster Club for 60 years. Along with the late Gerald Vickery, Sr. they sponsored the Cal-Vic Basketball and Softball Teams that brought tremendous recognition to the community of Troy. As a community-minded citizen he belonged to various organizations: Troy Lions Club, Troy Masons, Troy Chamber of Commerce, Troy Grange, Troy Ambulance Association and the Wheel Inn. Tom, with his loving wife Marilyn, were inducted into the Troy Area School District Foundation and honored with a portrait that hangs in the Troy Commons Building for their many accomplishments. Also honored for his outstanding Community Service, Tom was crowned "King Rex" at the Mardi Gras ball in Towanda. Tom owned and operated a car dealership, formally known as "Calkins Motor Sales", for over 63 years and was the recipient of several dealer awards for outstanding sales and service. Tom also saw the need for housing and constructed a small mobile home park around their home still known as "Calkins Mobile Park". Later, Tom purchased a larger plot of land west of Troy and constructed a 100 plus unit mobile home park, which was formally known as "Town and Country Estates". Tom enjoyed traveling with his wife and socializing with friends "especially tailgating at Penn State Game's". Summers were spent at their cottages at "Big Pond" with their friends and family. When you think of Tom or "Grandpa" or "Grandpa Big Tom", friends and family near and far will always remember his special "smile and friendly conversations". Tom is survived by his children, Thomas A. Calkins III (Janet) of Troy, Richard Calkins (Susan) of Venice, FL, Cheryl C. Hutter of Troy; 12 grandchildren, Tom A. Calkins IV (Bonnie) of Troy, Angie Calkins of Elmira, Natalie Hansen of Florida, Yvonne Lynn of Florida, Danielle Polk (Terry) of Florida, Holly Newell (Nathan) of Florida, Tricia Matheson (Andy) of Florida, Rick of Florida, James Hutter (Sarah) of NY State, Heidi Ferguson (Dave) of NY State, Marilynne Burchard (Brian) of Troy, Raelynne Palmer (Nate) of Troy; 26 great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Layton Calkins; brother-in-law, John Morse; sisters-in-law, Luella and Barbara Morse; niece, Maryann Murphy; son-in-law, Joseph Hutter, Jr. Family and friends are invited to attend a time of sharing from 12 to 1:45 p.m. on Monday, March 11, 2013, at the First Baptist Church of Troy, Canton Street, Troy. The brothers of Troy Lodge #306 of F&AM will have the Masonic service at 1:45 p.m. The prayer service for Tom will be held immediately following the Masonic service at 2 p.m. at the church with Rev. Garry Zuber officiating. Interment will be in the Glenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make memorial donations to the East Troy Baptist Church or the Troy Community Hospital at PO Box 272, Troy, PA 16947. The Gerald W. Vickery Jr. Funeral Home Inc. of Troy has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements. Also Mrs. Hutter's Hilltop Florist Inc. of Troy (297-4494) has been entrusted with the funeral flowers.    Star Gazette - March 6, 2013

 

CAMPBELL –CORA B. ELLISON, aged 90, Troy, PA died Saturday Nov. 4, 1989 at the Robert Packer Hospital. She was born March 23, 1899 in Morris, PA, the daughter of Robert and Mary Graham Campbell. She is survived by a daughter, Violet Brown of Troy and grandson, Willard Carl Brown of Troy. A memorial service will be held at the First Baptist Church in Troy on Thursday Nov. 9 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Garry Zuber officiating. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy, PA. Arrangements are by the Vickery Funeral Home, Troy, PA. –Towanda Daily Review

   

CAMPBELL - Sisters Die Within Three Hours Each Other.
Stricken with influenza, one on Friday, the other Saturday morning, Nov. 23, Dora Campbell Beach and Helen Campbell Hunsinger died within three hours of each other from pneumonia on Monday morning at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Campbell in the W. S. Nearing house, this boro.   Dora 22 years old, was the wife of George L. Beach of Smithfield, and Helen the wife of Frank Hunsinger of West Burlington.  The latter only 18, married last August, was about to begin housekeeping and had come home for necessary sewing in which her sister and mother were assisting.  They had two quilts done, when the entire household was stricken down.   With the grief stricken husbands and parents are left two sisters—Hazel and Louise and two brothers, Fanning and Lawrence Campbell.  Joseph W. Campbell, the father, is the manager of the Farmers’ and Consumers’ Commercial Union, and the family came to Troy last January from Wetona.   The double funeral was held from the home at 1:30 Thursday afternoon the Rev. George M. Perkiss, their pastor, officiating.  Burial was in Glenwood cemetery. TGR1918

DORA CAMPBELL & HELEN CAMPBELL.  Sisters Buried in Single Grave.  Double Funeral Held for Troy Natives Who Died Only Few Hours Apart.  The two eldest daughters of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Campbell, of Troy, Mrs. Dora Campbell Beach and Mrs. Helen Campbell Hunsinger, are dead as the result of influenza and pneumonia, contracted on November 23 at their respective homes.  Both girls died on December 2, 1918, only a few hours apart.  Mrs. Helen Hunsinger developed pneumonia on the Friday following her first illness and Mrs. Beach the following day.  Mrs. Hunsinger, 18 years old, was married to Frank V. Hunsinger of West Burlington last August.  As the couple had planned to start housekeeping soon she had returned to the home of her parents’ home to complete some sewing.  Her sister and mother were aiding in the work and had completed two quilts when the entire household was stricken with influenza.  Mrs. Beach was 22 years old and was married to George L. Beach, of East Smithfield, three years ago.  After the first y of their married life they resided on Orchard Street.  Athens, where Mr. Beach was employed by the Lehigh Valley Railroad.  When Mr. Beach’s brother enlisted in the Navy the couple returned to his parents’ farm in East Smithfield where they were residing prior to Mrs. Beach’s death.  Both girls were born in Smithfield Township, but had resided for some time at Wetona.  Mr. Campbell, the father, is manager of the Farmers’ and Consumers’ Commercial Union.  Last spring the family moved to troy where they since have resided.  In addition to the two husbands, the young ladies are survived by two sisters, Hazel and Louise, and two brothers, Fanning and Lawrence.  A double funeral was held at the Campbell home at 1:30 o’clock, Thursday afternoon, December 5.  The Rev. George M. Perkins officiated at the service and interment was made in the Glenwood Cemetery, the girls being place at rest side by side in one grave. –Troy Star-Gazette.

CAMPBELL - Beach, Dora Campbell  & Hunsinger, Helen Campbell-(1918) Stricken with influenza, one on Friday, the other Saturday morning, Nov 23. They died within three hours of each other from pneumonia on Monday morning at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J W Campbell in the W S Nearing house, this boro. Dora, 22 years old, was the wife of George L Beach of Smithfield and Helen, the wife of Frank Hunsinger of West Burlington. The latter only 18, married last August, was about to begin housekeeping and had come home for necessary sewing in which her sister and mother were assisting. They had two quilts done, when the entire household was stricken down. With the grief stricken husbands and parents are left two sisters—Hazel and Louise and two brothers, Fanning and Lawrence Campbell. Joseph W Campbell, the father is the manager of the Farmers’ and Consumers’ Commercial Union, and the family came to Troy last January from Wetona. The double funeral was held from the home at 1:30 Thursday afternoon the Rev. George M Perkins, their pastor officiating. Burial was in Glenwood cemetery.

CAMPBELL DOROTHY L. TURNER
Dorothy L. "Grandma" (Campbell) Age 82, of Troy, PA, died on Friday, July 20, 2006, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. She was the devoted wife of the late Constan B. Turner who died on January 5, 1986. Family and friends are invited to call at the Vickery Funeral Home, Inc., 110 West Main Street, Troy, PA, on Sunday, July 23, 2006, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and again from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 24, 2006. Funeral services will be held immediately following the viewing at 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 24, at the funeral home with the Reverend Garry Zuber officiating. Interment will follow the service at the Glenwood Cemetery, Troy, PA. Dorothy was born on June 23, 1924, the daughter of the late John and Grace (Wood) Campbell. She was a member of the Troy Baptist Church and helped with girl scouting in the Troy area for many years. Dorothy was a homemaker but more importantly was a wonderful mother and grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, she never missed any of her family's school functions or any sporting event they were in. Dorothy loved her family more than anything. They include her sons, Alfred "Pete" Turner and wife, Dawn, of Athens, PA, Bill Turner and wife, Linda, of Elmira, NY, John Turner of Troy, William Turner and girlfriend, Chris Hooper, of Athens, PA, Donald Turner and wife, Karen, of Lewisburg, PA, Richard "Turkey" Turner and wife, Patty, of Gillett, PA; her daughters, Lizzie Woodward and husband, Lee, of Troy, PA, Carol Turner of Troy, PA, Mary Davis and husband, Claude, of Sylvania, PA, Tina Turner of Elmira, NY; 37 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. Dorothy's family also includes her brothers, Earl Campbell and wife, Trudy, of Sacramento, CA, Floyd Campbell and wife, Tiny, of Painted Post, NY; a sister, Thelia Morgan of Mainesburg, PA; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, her son, Albert Turner; grandson, Paul Turner; and several brothers and sisters, precedes Dorothy in death.

JAMES STEVEN CAMPBELL, 20, of Sylvania, Pa. died May 6, 1987.  He was born June 21, 1966 in Santa Ana, California, the son of Robert and Mary Roop Campbell.  Mr. Campbell was a bartender.  He is survived by his father, Robert Campbell of Sylvania; sisters, Mrs. Robert (Bonita) Griffin of Ithaca, N.Y.; Katherine Susan Swinyer of Rome, N.Y. and Carol Ann Campbell of Troy; brother, Ronald Campbell of Boston, Mass.; four nieces and one nephew.  Friends may call at the Vickery funeral Home, Troy, on Saturday from 2-4 p.m.  The funeral will be held there Sunday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home.  The Rev. George Ogden will officiate.  Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.  –Towanda Daily Review.
  

CARNRIGHT - Connie J. Bliss, age 59, of Wellsboro, died Saturday, January 12, 2008 at Robert Packer Hospital. Connie was born on May 23, 1948 in Blossburg, the daughter of William and Genevieve May (Rossman) Carnright. She enjoyed riding and showing horses. Connie is survived by a son, Ned E. Bliss, of Wellsboro, a daughter, Bobbie Jo Bliss, of Tunkhannock, PA; four grandchildren, Cheynne Bliss, Desiree Eggleston, Kelsey Bliss, and Dathen Bliss; four sisters and a brother-in-law, Wilma Shucker of Dundee, NY, Hazel Brooks of Blossburg, Virginia Carnright of Dundee, NY, Joyce and Ron Phippen of Wellsville, NY; and her beloved dog, "Pit Pit." Connie was preceded in death by two brothers, Warren and Donald Carnright. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday, June 7, 2008 at 12:30pm at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, with the Rev. Richard Berg officiating. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy, PA. - Mansfield Gazette, 4 June 2008

E. PHILLIP CARNWRIGHT, 65
 E. Phillip Carnwright, 65, 15 High St., Canton, died Thursday, May 14, 1992, at home. Mr. Carnwright was born Aug 11, 1926, at Canton, a son of Lloyd and Christene Moore Carnwright. He was employed as a mechanic for the former Swayze Folding Box Co., Canton, from 1978 until his retirement in 1990.  Prior to working there he was a mechanic at McClure Motor Co, Troy. He was a member of the Ward United Methodist Church, Ward Township, and a member of Rolling Hills Camping Club, Canton. Survivors include his wife, the former Zilphia Kipp.  They celebrated 45 years of marriage March 28, 1992.  Also surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Marcia Carnwright, Canton; and a granddaughter, Jennifer, of Canton; sister, Mrs. Frances Hite, Canton; nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral service was held at the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, 40 N. Center St., Canton.  The Rev. Richard M. Barner, his pastor, officiated. Interment will be in the Glenwood Cemetery, Troy. Memorial donations may be directed to the Canton Ambulance Association Defibrillator Fund, PO Box, Canton, PA 17724. (TGR, Thursday, May 21, 1992)

CARNWRIGHT –FRANCES (CARNWRIGHT) HITE - On the morning of Friday, April 13, 2018, lifelong Canton area resident Frances (Carnwright) Hite passed away quietly at her residence. She was 84 years of age. Born Feb. 24, 1934 in Armenia Township, she was the daughter of Lloyd A. and Christine (Moore) Carnwright. She was the widow of the late Kenneth S. Hite, with whom she had raised four sons and three daughters. They shared 30 years together until Ken’s passing in December of 1983. In addition to caring for her family, Frances was employed for many years as a cafeteria worker at the Canton Area School District. Frances was also an accomplished quilter, and following her retirement from the school system, owned and operated a shop specializing in fabrics, and other quilting and sewing supplies. She was an independent woman of decided opinion and was never afraid to say what was on her mind. Never one to mince words, you always knew where you stood with her. She enjoyed taking rides in the country, especially up on her beloved Armenia Mountain. Most of all she enjoyed the company of her family, and when her time to leave this world came, her dear family was at her side. Frances is survived by her sons, Lloyd S. (and Beverly) Hite, John (and Tami) Hite and Kenneth (and Erin) Hite, all of Canton Township; daughters, Nancy Grimm of Wyalusing and Barbara (and David) Groover of Canton Borough; 11 grandchildren; several step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Christine Carnwright; husband, Kenneth S. Hite; daughter, Leone Hite; son, Stanley Hite and brother, Philip Carnwright. Calling hours will be 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, April 16 at Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, 94 N. Center St., Canton. The service will follow at 8 p.m. with Kathy Miller, assistant pastor of the Canton Ecumenical Parish, officiating. Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery. –Towanda Daily Reviw 4/14/2018

KENNETH CARNWRIGHT, 70, well-known Canton resident, peacefully passed away on Thursday evening, Dec. 13, 2018, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Born Oct. 22, 1948, in Sayre, Pennsylvania, Ken was the son of the late Phillip and Zilpha (Kipp) Carnwright. He graduated from Canton High School with the class of 1966 and continued his education at the former Williamsport Area Community College earning an associate’s degree in heavy equipment operations. On July 12, 1970, Ken married the former Marcia Jenkins in Roseville, Pennsylvania. Kenny possessed a strong work ethic all his life and was a gifted heavy equipment operator. In 1972, he began his career in excavating, later establishing Carnwright’s Excavating Company. He saw to its operations for many years until his retirement when handing the family business down to his daughter and son-in-law. Ken also had many hobbies and interests but sharing good times with friends and family, especially his grandchildren, was always a favorite. Ken enjoyed studying genealogy, he collected and repaired farm tractors. He and Marcy traveled all over the U.S. visiting every state except Alaska and Hawaii; they camped extensively and kept a boat at Seneca Lake in Watkins Glen, New York. Kenny also was an excellent shot and woodchuck hunter. He was a member of Morris Run’s American Legion. Surviving is his beloved wife of 48 years, Marcia “Marcy”; his daughter and son-in-law, Jen and Chris Hibbert of Canton; three grandchildren, Levi Cole, Logan Cole and Haley Hibbert; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; also, special life-long friends, Tom May of Canton and Cliff Cross of Mansfield. Ken was predeceased by a grandson, Wyatt Hibbert; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Robert and Helen Jenkins. A memorial service in celebration of Ken’s life will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 17. Friends are invited to call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. prior to the service at Pepper Funeral Home and Cremation Facility, 578 Springbrook Dr. in Canton. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy at a later date. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to the Annual Christmas Toy Drive of the Armenia Mountain Snowmobile Club, c/o K. Watkins, 1265 Watkins Hill Rd., Colombia Cross Roads, PA. –Towanda Daily Review 12/15/2018

CARNWRIGHT
William J. Carnwright , age 71, of Mainesburg. RD 1 died on Sunday, December 18, 1977 at the Troy Community Hospital. He was a member of Iron Workers No. 158, Binghamton, N.Y. He was born July 23, 1906, in Columbia Cross Roads, the son of Edmund and Minnie Cooper Carnwright.  He is survived by two sons, Warren of Columbia Cross Roads, Donald of Maine, N.Y.; five daughters, Mrs. Lane (Wilma) Schucker of Sylvania, Pa. Mrs. Joseph (Hazel) Brooks of Covington, Miss Virginia Carnwright of Lawrenceville RD 2, Mrs. Ronald (Joyce ) Phippen of Gennessee, RD 1 Mrs. Eugene (Connie) Bliss of Bradford, Pa; one brother, Wilson Carnwright of Mainsburg; three sisters Mrs. Ruth Rockwell of Ithaca, N.Y. Mrs. William (Zeta) Utter of Athens, Pa. Mrs. Charles (Alida) Reed of Troy; 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Rev. Kermit Clickner will officiate at the funeral services on Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Kuhl Funeral Home in Mansfield. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery at Troy.

CARNRIGHT -WILMA SCHUCKER, age 91, of Dundee, NY, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020 at the Keuka Comfort Center in Penn Yan, NY. She was born on March 30, 1928 in Ithaca, NY, a daughter of William and Genevieve (Rossman) Carnright. Wilma was married to Lane Schucker. She worked in the food service industry for Troy Area School District. Wilma was a member of the Sylvania Presbyterian Church, and she enjoyed crocheting. Wilma is survived by her daughter, Deena (George) Cordingly McNeal of Cape Coral, FL; a son, Dennis (Betty) Schucker of Cooper Plains; two grandchildren, Sarah Randall and Jenny Kendall; and a sister, Hazel Brooks of Wellsboro. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; three sisters, Virginia Carnright, Joyce Ann Phippin, and Connie Bliss; two brothers, Warren Carnright, and Donald Carnright; and a daughter, Kay Randall. In honoring Wilma's wishes, there will be no services. Burial will take place in Glennwood Cemetery. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc. 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA is assisting the family.-Elmira Star-Gazette 3/25/2020
  

CARPENTER, Harold C-Troy, Aug 29- Hal C Carpenter, well known Troy business man and former county official, died this Thursday evening following a long illness.  Mr. carpenter was born at Dansville, NY, Aug 31,1869, the son of Merritt and Margaret Baldwin Carpenter. He came to Troy as a child, making his home with Dr. and Mrs. P.S. Carpenter, his uncle and aunt. He graduated from Troy High School and the Buffalo College of Pharmacy and then became a clerk in the B B Mitchell Sr drug store. Some years later he went into business with the later Herman J Pierce, the two operating the drug store of Carpenter and Pierce. This firm was in existence for 50 years. The two partners also conducted the Carpenter & Pierce Garage and automobile agency, starting this phase of their business venture in 1924. For twelve years, Mr. Carpenter was postmaster in Troy Borough. He was very active in the Republican Party and was Republican chairman in Bradford county over a long period of time. For eight years he served as prothonotary of the county. Since retiring as prothonotary about six years ago, he has lived quietly here, greatly handicapped by failing health. The deceased was past master of Trojan Masonic lodge and vice president of the First Bank of Troy over a long period of time. He was also a member of the Troy Rotary Club for years and was a member of the First Presbyterian church. His circle of acquaintances was very wide and he took great delight in being of assistance to his host of friends. Genial, kindly, he will be sorely missed by many. He is survived by his wife, the former Lalia Drake; a nephew, Dr H C Carpenter of Berkeley, Calif., and an aunt., Mrs. P S Carpenter of Brockport, NY. The remains were taken to the Soper chapel and will be moved to the family home Friday afternoon. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10:30 o’clock with the Rev. Edward P Morse officiating. Burial will be in Glenwood cemetery.

CARPENTER Margaret - The funeral of Mrs. Joab Kenyon was held from her late home on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, where a large concourse of friends met to pay their respects to one of Troy’s oldest and most respected citizens.  The same included many from not only Troy but the surrounding towns.  The services were conducted by her pastor, the Rev. P. S. Calvin, of the Baptist church, who spoke touchingly from the words “In My Father’s House There are many Mansions.”  All her children were present except Mrs. C. B. Pomeroy, who was too ill to even be informed of her death.  Burial was in Glenwood. TGR 1912

CARPENTER- Mrs. A Margaret KINYON - (1912)- was born July 12, 1832 in Hamilton, Madison Co, NY. Was married April 15, 1857 to Joab Kinyon [Kenyon]. Died Nov 8 1912. Baptized By Rev. Nichols June 1910.

CARPENTER Merritt - Merritt C. Carpenter died at the family residence on Elmira Street, Wednesday, December 23d, at 12:45 p.m. Mr. Carpenter was born at Savoy, Mass. July 21st, 1830, removing to Allegany county, N. Y., in his childhood. He was the second of the ten children of Seneca and Lydia Bliss Carpenter. He was married in 1866 to Margaret V. Baldwin of Dansville, N. Y. Their children were Frank L. Carpenter, a physician in Berkeley, Cal., Mrs. James S. Cruickshank of Richmond Cal., Augustus, who died in infancy, … H. C. Carpenter, of Troy, Mr. Carpenter had resided in Troy for the past sixteen years. Funeral services will be held from his late home in Elmira Street on Saturday at 11 o’clock  TGR 1914

CARPENTER - Rose Marie Carpenter, 75, formerly of Page Manor, Athens, and Cole’s Mobile Home Court, Sayre, died Tuesday morning, Feb. 12, 2008 at Ashton Health Care Center in Athens. Born April 26, 1932 in New Albany, she was the daughter of the late Floyd A. Carpenter and Hazel Bennett Carpenter. She is survived by: three sisters, Shirley Lent of Towanda, Lela Shinn of Arnold, Md., and Betty McNeil and her husband, Henry McNeil, of Silverdale, Wash.; a brother, Theodore Carpenter of Arnold, Md.; a sister-in-law, Phyllis Carpenter of Binghamton, formerly of Towanda RR 5; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by four brothers, Robert, Charles, Albert, and Francis Carpenter. The funeral and committal service will be held Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008 at 1 p.m. at Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorial contributions be directed to Ashton Health Care, 200 S. Main St., Athens, PA 18810 in Rose Marie Carpenter’s memory. - Sayre Morning Times, 13 February 2008

 

CARTER Meta C. Manley

Age 92, of Troy, Pa., died on Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, at her home.  Meta was born on Oct. 4, 1920, in Tuscarora Township (Stevensville), Bradford County, Pa., a daughter of Arthur and Fannie (Giffin) Carter. She shared a birthday with her only sibling, Irene. She graduated from Camptown High School in 1938. Meta attended the former Del Ke Der Beauty School graduating as a hairdresser. Her granddaughters have fond memories of having their grandmother cut their hair in her kitchen when they visited. Meta worked at J.C. Penney in Troy for most of her adult life and retired after many years to spend time with her beloved husband and family.  On June 16, 1943, Meta married William P. Manley at the First Baptist Church of Troy. They raised two children daughter Carol Lynne and son Donald. Her husband, Bill, died in 1996. Meta and Bill enjoyed traveling together and often included their grandchildren in their adventures. Their profound love for each other was always very apparent to those they came in contact with.  Meta was a member of Eastern Star, Study Club, and enjoyed playing bridge with her friends. She found great joy in receiving photographs and hearing the stories that her children and grandchildren had to share. She will be remembered as a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be dearly missed by her family.  Surviving are daughter Carol Lynne Manley Wendel and spouse David of Sanford, Maine and their children Michelle Dumont and her husband Michael and Laurel Long and her husband Scott of Maine; son Donald Manley and spouse Nancy of Lititz, Pa. and their children, Nicholas, Christopher, and Alyssa; four great-grandchildren Nathan and Samantha Dumont and Julia and Scotty Long.  Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 18 at The First Baptist Church, 579 Canton St., Troy, Pa., with Reverend Garry Zuber officiating. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. A private family burial is planned in Glenwood Cemetery. The Gerald W. Vickery Jr. Funeral Home Inc. has been entrusted with the arrangements. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider The First Baptist Church of Troy in memory of Meta C. Manley.   Towanda Daily Review – February 16, 2013

 

A. EUGENE CASE, 81.  On Tuesday, dec. 29, 1998, A. Eugene Case of Troy, Pa., died at troy Community Hospital, Troy.  He was born in Troy on March 31, 1917, the son of the late Rodman and Maude Case.  Gene was a 1935 graduate of Troy High School and a 1940 graduate of Albright College.  He was an outstanding athlete during his high school and college years.  He was a World War II veteran of the United States Air Force.  Gene was a former superintendent, principal, teacher and coach for the Troy Area School district.  He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Troy, where he served as an Elder and Deacon.  Gene was a former member and past president of the Troy Lions Club and a member and past president of Armenia Debating Society.  He was an avid outdoorsman and hunter.  He was a man of many abilities and he used his talents to dedicate his life to the service of his church, community and country.  Gene is survived by several cousins.  He was predeceased by his wife, Eleanore K. Case, on Aug. 9, 1998.  Friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Monday, Jan. 25, 1999, at 1 p.m. at the first Presbyterian Church of Troy with his pastor, Rev. Dr. T. Brian Hislop and Rev. Dr. Alan C. Minarcik of St. Andrews United Church, St. Catherines, Ontario.  Eleanore and Gene were always generous throughout their lives to local charities and organizations.  They would like this generosity continued by having memorial contributions directed to one of the following:  The First Presbyterian Church of Troy, 121 W. Main St., Troy, Pa.; Oscaluwa Engine and Hose Co., Troy, Pa., Troy American Legion Post No. 49, Troy, Pa., Allen F. Pierce Free Library, Troy, Pa., Glenwood Cemetery Association, Troy, Pa., Bradford County Humane Society, Ulster, Pa. Troy Borough, Elmira St., Troy, Pa.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Gerald W. Vickery Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., 110 W. Main St., Troy, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review. (Buried Glenwood Cemetery, Troy)

A. Eugene CASE, age 81, of Troy, PA died at Troy Community Hospital Troy, PA on Tuesday, December 29, 1998.  He was born in Troy, PA on March 31, 1917, the son of the late Rodman and Maude Case.  Gene was a 1935 graduate of Troy High School and a 1940 graduate of Albright College.  He was an outstanding athlete during his high school and college years.  He was a World War II veteran of the United states Air Force.  Gene was a former superintendent, principal teacher and coach for the Troy Area School District.  He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Troy where he served as an elder and deacon.  Gene was a former member and past president of the Troy Lions Club and a member and past president of the Armenia Debating Society.  Gene is survived by several cousins.  He was predeceased by his wife, Eleanor K. Case, on August 9, 1998.  Memorial services are scheduled for Monday, January 25, 1999 at 1 pm at the First Presbyterian Church of Troy with his pastor, the Reverend Dr. T. Brian Hislop and The Reverend Dr. Alan C. Minarick of St. Andrews United Church, St. Catherines, Ontario.  A private interment will be held in Glenwood Cemetery in Troy.  Memorial contributions man be directed to one of the following:  The First Presbyterian Church of Troy, 121 W. Main St., Troy; Oscoluwa Engine and Hose Col, RR 2, Box 418, Troy; Troy American Legion Post #49 Box 113, Troy; Allen F. Pierce Free Library, 115 Center St., Troy; Glenwood Cemetery Association, RR 3, Box 143, Troy; Bradford County Humane Society, PO Box 179, Ulster, PA 18850; Troy Boro, 110 Elmira St., Troy. Arrangements are under the direction of the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy.   Troy Gazette Register

A. HENRY CASE, 64, of Troy died at 10:20 o’clock, Thursday night, August 22, 1963, at the Robert Packer Hospital after a brief illness.  Mr. Case was born July 11, 1899, son of Frank P. and Vivian Case, Reuben Case, the great-grandfather of Frank Case, was one of the earliest settlers in Troy, arriving about 1798.  Around 1800, Elihu Case, great-grandfather of Henry case, came to Troy.  Mr. Case attended Troy High school and Syracuse University.  He married Sophia Pomeroy of Troy and lived at the 114-year old farm of her grandfather, Charles Burton Pomeroy.  Surviving Mr. Case are his widow and a son, John Pomeroy Case, both of Troy; a daughter, Mrs. Adelle Pickering III of Neunberg, Germany; his older son, Robert Frankman Case, of Scotia, N.Y.; his step-mother, Mrs. Henrietta V. Case of Troy; five grandchildren and a nephew.  Mr. Case was at one time associated his brother, George, and his father, Frank, in the building firm of F. P. Case and Sons, Inc.  In the last 20 years, Mr. Case has been in the silo business, an enterprise which extended throughout much of New York and Pennsylvania.  He presently was active in the sale and erection and distribution of ribstone silos, for all of Pennsylvania.  He was a member of the Elmira City Club, Trojan Masonic Lodge No. 306, F&AM, York Rite bodies at Troy, Scottish Rite bodies of Towanda and Williamsport, Irem Temple Scottish rite at Dallas, B.P.O.E., American Legion, Armenia Mountain Debating Society, First Presbyterian Church of Troy, of which he was president of the board of trustees for the past four years.  Funeral services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Troy this Saturday morning at 2 o’clock with Rev. Jack Wise officiating.  Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.

CASE - Deacon Andrus CASE died in Troy, April 25th, 1903, aged 83 years, four months and ten days. Mr. Case was the son of Abraham Case. His mother's maiden name was Sally Williams. His birth occurred December 15th, 1819, in a primative structure which stood where now is situated the beautiful residence of Mrs. Holcomb on West Main street. He had five brothers and three sisters. Two brothers and two sister remain. Mr. Case was twice married. His first wife was Susan KNIGHTS. She died in LeRoy, an infant child died about the same time. His second wife who survives him at the age of 82, was Lucy AYERS, daughter of John Ayres. They were married February 22nd, 1844. Deacon Case became a member of the Troy Baptist church 64 years ago. Living in LeRoy for a time he transferred his membership to that place, but in time returned to the original fold. He was a man of great integrity and moral worth. As a christian he was true to the Savior and to the church of his choice. Forty years ago he was one of the galaxy, who shone as lights and stood as pillars in the church of Christ. Not intending to make invidious distinctions, we mention as among the number, Deacons Rufus Rockwell and B. F. Tears, Daniel Dobbins and wife, Reuben Case, C. M. DeForest, and last but not least, that grand old soldier, Rev. T. S. Sheardown, who for fourteen years, held up the torch of truth in the Baptist pulpit of Troy and whose sun set suddenly yet gloriously, in 1847, after a long and brilliant day of 82 years. Of those of more recent years who have departed as among the useful and honored ones, may be mentioned the names of Deacon C. S. Burt and wife. Sixty years ago, Deacon Case was a Sunday School teacher, and in later years was, for fifteen years Sunday School superintendent and some twenty-five or thirty years, deacon of the church. The funeral, held at the Baptist church, at 8 p.m., on the 30th inst. was largely attended. His pastor Rev. T. A. Hughes officiated, assisted by Rev. B. T. Davies and Rev. T. Mitchell. The burial was in Glenwood cemetery.

CASE - -  -Bradford Star, 4 March 1915 - Mrs. Betsey E. Newell, wife of Daniel C. Newell, died Feby. 26 in her home at Troy, after a long illness, aged 76 years. Besides her husband, one son and a daughter survive.

Mrs. Daniel C. Newell - Mrs. Daniel C. Newell, a beloved member of this community, died at her home in Redington Avenue, Friday morning at 1:30 o’clock.  Mrs. Newell was born at Danby, N. Y. 74 years ago and had been a resident of Troy for many years.   Besides her husband she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Edward Patterson of Elmira, and by one son, Frederick Newell of Washington, D. C.  The funeral was held from her late residence Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. E. P. Morse officiating.  Interment was in Glenwood Cemetery. TGR 1915

CASE Caleb
(Local News)  Caleb Case, well known in this section for many years, died Wednesday evening at the home of Charles Greenough, in Troy township, aged 89 years.  The funeral will be held at 1 o’clock on Sunday at the home, the Rev. E. J. Moss officiating.  Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery. TGR 1915

(East Troy News)  Mr. Caleb Case, a life long resident of this place died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Greenough.  One other daughter, Mrs. Geo. Whiting of Farmers’ Valley, two sons, Guy of Troy and Charles of Long Island and several grandchildren survive.  Funeral services at the home.  Rev. Moss officiating.  TGR 1915

CASE –CHARLOTTE CASE GREENOUGH died January 17 (1918) at the home of her sister, Mrs. Margaret Kennedy on Redington Ave.  She was born in Troy Township on October 14, 1835, the daughter of Zina and Arila Case.  She was united in marriage on May 3, 1860 to Harrison W Greenough who died June 16, 1903.  To them were born four children, R V Greenough of Brockport, NY, Mrs. Florence Morse of Troy, Z H Greenough of Portland, Ore and F L Greenough of Bandon, Ore, all of whom survive her. Mrs. Greenough spent all her life in and around Troy, except numerous visits to friends in other states.  She was a devoted Christian, having united with the Freewill Baptist Church of East Troy, where the funeral was held Sunday, Jan 20th.  Besides her four children, she is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Hester Watkins of Columbia Twp and Margaret Kennedy of Troy, one brother, David Case of Troy, four grandsons, Fred P. Greenough of Brockport, NY, Harrison Morse of Troy and Tallent and Harrison Greenough of Bandon, Ore, and two great grandchildren, Marjorie and Fred Greenough Jr. of Brockport, NY.   (Buried Glenwood Cemetery)

CASE –EDITH C. WATKINS BERRY, 89, of Troy, Pa., went home to be with her Lord Friday, Nov. 20, 2015 from the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa. Edith was born on Oct. 16, 1926 in Elkland, Pa., the only child of Joseph and Ruth Stevens Case. Edith attended Troy High School. She assisted her first husband, Howard E. Watkins in the operation of their farm in Springfield Township, Pa., for many years until his passing on May 9, 1988. In May of 1993, Edith married Marvin Berry and the couple made their home in Springfield Township. Edith was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who loved spending time with her family and always had great compassion for others. Edith was an avid reader and was passionate in reading her Bible daily. She enjoyed birdwatching and in her younger years she enjoyed hiking and traveling. Edith will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Surviving are her husband, Marvin Berry; children, Ruth Garrison and husband Bob of Troy, Pa., Judy Tarbox of Parrish, Fla., Virginia Martin and husband Marvin of Concord, N.C., Howard M. Watkins and wife Linda of Troy, Pa.; grandchildren, Linda Garrison, Molly Garrison Best (Dennis), Jill Garrison (Art Kocan), Jennifer Malehorn (James), Kerri Garrison, Marcy Murphy (Randall), Lisa Weaver, Joe Ayers, Holly Watkins and Derek Watkins and Brittany Boor; step children, Marilyn McClelland (Carl), Kathleen Leonard (Duane), David L. Berry (Dianne) and Dawn Hollenback; several great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, step grandchildren, step great-grandchildren, step great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins; special friends, Marian Riley and Mary Ellen Terpstra. In addition to her parents and first husband she was preceded in death by several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, step son-in-law, Russell Hollenback and special friend, Alma Stroud. The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa., with Pastor Audrey Fuller and Pastor Marie Flemming officiating. Interment will follow in the Glenwood Cemetery, Troy, Pa. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The family suggests that contributions may be directed to Happy Tails No-Kill Animal Shelter, Inc., P.O. Box 68, Towanda, PA, the Animal Care Sanctuary, P.O. Box A, East Smithfield, PA or to the Bradford County Humane Society, P.O. Box 189, Ulster, PA in Edith's memory. –Towanda Daily Review 11/22/2015

 

 Eliza A. CASE
Mrs. Simeon U. Case was born in Troy township January 30th, 1830, and died in Ulster April 10th, 1901. She was married to Simeon U. Case May 1st, 1854, her own name being Eliza A. Case before marriage. She became a member of the Church of Christ at Alba some years before her marriage and joined at Troy about seventeen years ago. She was the mother of seven children, three of whom, besides her husband, still survive her: One son, Dr. G. M. of Elmira, and M. A. of Cortland, N.Y., and daughter, Mrs. Arthur Macaffe of Ulster, Pa. There are four grandchildren: Fred S. and Donald G., sons of M. A. Case of Cortland; Merat W., daughter of Cr. Case of Elmira, and Sibyl Eliza Macafee, daughter of Mrs. A. J. Macafee of Ulster. She is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Samantha Wood, Mrs. Daniel Randall, and Mrs. Lucy Williams, and one brother, Byron Case of Troy township. The funeral service was held at the Church of Christ, Troy, Pa., Rev. E. F. Randall officiating assisted by Rev. J. H. Gordinier, April 13th. Interment was made in Glenwood cemetery.        TGR 1901

CASE Franklin Marshall Age 87, of Troy, PA, died peacefully at the Troy Community Hospital on April 10, 2005. He was born at St Joseph's Hospital in Elmira, New York, on September 19, 1917, the only child of Anna M. (Bottcher) and George Frank Case of Troy, PA. Marshall graduated from Troy High School in 1934. He studied Forestry at Penn State University at the Mont Alto campus and received his BS in 1938. On August 2, 1941, he married Jean Elizabeth Rishel of Farmers Mills, PA, whom he met at college. She preceded him in death in 2000. Before their marriage he restored the Fall Brook Road house built by his great-great-grandfather, Elihu Case. They lived there for fifty-nine years. Marshall Case operated a sawmill on Fall Brook Road in Troy and, upon his father's retirement, became the president of F. P. Case & Sons, a general contracting and hardware firm. He served in World War II where he drove a tank in Italy and is a member of the VFW and American Legion. He is a 32 degree Mason and Past Master of Trojan Lodge # 306. He attended the Olden Covert Church on Armenia Mountain. He served on the board of directors of several local organizations including the Alan F. Pierce Memorial Library, the Bradford County Heritage Association and Farm Museum of Troy, PA, the Robert Packer Hospital, the First Bank of Troy, and the Glen wood Cemetery Association. He was a member of Rotary, a Paul Harris fellow, and he and his wife hosted many foreign exchange students through Rotary International. As a boy, Marshall traveled with his parents across country in a Model A Ford. Marshall was keenly interested in early American history and industries, especially logging and lumbering. He restored a nineteenth-century log house that he relocated from Liberty, PA, to Fall Brook Road. He was a charter Member of the Penn-York Lumberman's Club, and one of the founders of, and a contractor for, the Lumberman's Museum in Denton Hill, PA. For many years he was master of ceremonies for the annual Woodsmen's Carnival in Cherry Springs, PA. By invitation of the Smithsonian Institution, he organized a logging and lumbering exhibit on the Washington Mall for the Bicentennial Celebration, and, for the Smithsonian's oral history program, traveled to Idaho to interview loggers. He was an avid bridge player, reader, conversationalist and member of the Armenia Mountain Debating Society and the Genealogical Society. He is survived by their four children, Sally Anne Case of Millheim, PA, Marcia Elizabeth Case of Aaronsburg, PA, William Rishel Case of New Cumberland, PA, and Nathan  Marshall Case and his wife Joy (Ayres) of Troy, PA; seven grandchildren, Melissa Jean Case, Stuart William Case and his wife, Sue, Lydia Anne (Case) and her husband, Keith Bury, Lynda Marie (Case) and her husband, John Beers, Juliet Elizabeth Daring, Matthew Nathan Case and his wife, April, Danielle Marie Case, and Leis Rename Case; and three great-grand daughters, Rebecca Mae Spencer, Sarah Marie Bury and Allison Jean Beers. Family and friends are invited to the Gerald W. Viceroy Funeral Home, 110 West Main Street, Troy, PA 16947, on Thursday, April 14, 2005, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.; and also on Friday, April 15, 2005, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with the funeral service being held immediately following visitation. The Reverend Kenneth Maple will officiate. Interment will be held at Glenwood Cemetery following the service, then there will be a time for fellowship and refreshments at the Old Covert Church on Armenia Mountain. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Bradford County Heritage Association, Farm Museum, P.O. Box 265, Troy, PA 16947, or to a charity of one's choosing. (1961 Business Biography)

CASE Glenn N. age 35 of Troy, Pa. unexpectedly Friday, December 8, 1972. Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral Home, Troy, Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral and committal will be held Monday at 2 p.m. Rev. C.E. Depew. Burial in Glenwood Cemetery in Troy. Survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Case of Troy; sons, David and Richard; one sister, Mrs. Wallace (Geraldine) Lewis of Front Royal, Va.; brothers, Robert of Troy and Alton of Canton Pa.; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Sadie Pierce of Troy; several aunts and uncles. Member of the Troy Baptist Church and the Troy Rod and Gun Club. He was an employee of the G.T.E. Sylvania Corp. in Towanda, Pa.

George F. CASE, 74, of Troy, Wednesday, April 24, 1963. Survived by wife, Mrs. Anna Botcher Case; son F. Marshall Case of Troy; stepmother, Mrs. Henrietta V.Case of Troy; brother, A. Henry Case of Troy; four grandchildren. Body at Vickery Funeral Home, Troy. Calling hours; Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Saturday at 2 p.m., the Rev. Charles Walker, Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.

CASE
Herbert E. Case, age 59, of Austinville, Pa., Wednesday, Oct. 4, 1967 at the Troy Community Hospital. Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral Home, Troy. Calling hours, Friday 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Saturday at 2 p.m., the Rev. Charles Walker, Glenwood Cemetery. Survived by wife, Mrs. Elena Case; daughters, Miss Phyllis Case at home, Mrs. Kenneth (Charlotte) Morgan of Troy, Mrs. Hazel Manley of Troy RD 2, Mrs. Fred (Linda) Passeri of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa.; sons Ronald Case of Troy RD 1, Mike Case at home; mother Mrs. Edith Case of Troy RD 2; brother Rodman Case of Troy RD 2; nine grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Mr. Case was a carpenter in the Troy area where he had lived all his life.

JUNE ELAINE CASE, 69, (SRGP 31195) Canisteo, NY, died March 1, 2002 at St. James Hospital in Hornell, NY.  Born July 9, 1932, in Covington, PA, she is a daughter of the late Harold and Rose (Makley) Case.  She was a 1950 graduate of troy High School; was employed by Elmira Photo Service from 1951 to 1962; then worked for the Bath VA Hospital for over 21 years receiving several service awards before retiring in 1995.  She also worked for Maple Crest Manor from 1995 to 2000.  Mrs. Case was a very caring person who enjoyed cooking, gardening and flowers.  Surviving are her daughter, DeAnna Case, Canisteo, NY; grandchildren, Katrina Case and Eric Cushman; brother, Harlan (Mary) Case, Conroe, TX; sister, Dawn Hardina and Elaine Raines; sister-in-law, Virginia Case; several cousins and relatives.  She is predeceased by her brother, Harold Case, Jr., in 1996.  Friends and family are invited to call at the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. funeral Home, Inc., 110 W. Main St., Troy, PA, March 6, from 6 to 8 p.m.  The funeral service will immediately follow at 8 p.m. at the funeral home with the Reverend Kenneth Marple officiating.  Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy, PA.  Memorial contributions in Mrs. Case’s name may be directed to Southern Tier Hospice, 185 East Corning Road, Corning, NY. –Troy Gazette-register.

CASE, LAWRENCE A.
 Age 67 of Troy, RD1, early Thursday morning March 6th following an extended illness. Friends may call at the Ralph T. Kleese Funeral Home, 40 North Center St., Canton, Pa. on Friday and Saturday evenings 7 to 9 pm.  Funeral will be at the funeral home Sunday, March 9th at 2 pm.  Rev. Kenneth Marple, pastor of the Austinville Union Church and Rev. Glenn C. Dewey, a retired minister from Sylvania, Pa.  Burial in Greenwood Cemetery, Troy, Pa.  Survivors are: his wife, formerly Blanche Swingle; two sons, James A. Case of Penn Yan, NY and Larry Case of Troy RD 1, Pa.; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. James (Eleanore) Taylor of Sequim, Wash. and Mrs. Ralph (Eloise) Ritz of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; several nieces and nephews.  Mr. Case was born in Alba, Pa. on Sept. 4, 1907, a son of Carl and Effie Seeley Case.  He was a retired farmer and dairy man; formerly operated a farm in Canton RD 1 for 19 years; for the past 18 years, operated a farm in Troy RD 1.  He was a member of the Alba Christian Church and also the Beech Flats Grange.  Mr. and Mrs. Case observed their 44th wedding anniversary in June 1974.

CASE Margaret
(Local News) Mrs. Margaret Case Kennedy, whose critical illness was reported last week, Expired at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Piatt in Sayre shortly after 5 Saturday afternoon. She was the youngest of seven children of Zina and Aurelia Watkins Case, of whom David W. Case now only remains. She was born near this boro seventy-five years ago last July 23d, and was married to Alexander Kennedy, a soldier of the civil war, on Oct. 15, 1865. Four children survive and four grandchildren. The remains were brought to Troy and funeral services were held at the M. E. church at 1:30 Tuesday afternoon, the Rev. Whiting officiating. Interment was in Glenwood.   TGR 1922

CASE Michael L.
Age 59, of Troy, PA, died on Thursday, July 24, 2008, at his residence. Family and friends are invited to call from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 27, 2008, at the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home Inc., 110 West Main Street, Troy, PA. A funeral service to honor Mike's life will be held after the visitation at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday evening with Rev. Kenneth Marple of the Austinville Union Church officiating. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery at the convenience of the family.   Published in the Star-Gazette on 7/26/2008

CASE     Michael L. Case, 59, of Troy, Pa., died on Thursday, July 24, 2008, at his residence.  Family and friends are invited to call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 27, at the Gerald W. Vickery Jr. Funeral Home Inc., 110 W. Main St., Troy. A funeral service to honor Mike's life will be held after the visitation at 8 p.m. on Sunday with the Rev. Kenneth Marple of the Austinville Union Church officiating. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery at the convenience of the family.  Mike was born on July 4, 1949, in Troy. He was the son of the late Herbert E. and Elena M. (STAUFFER) Case. Mike was a 1967 Troy High School graduate.  From the time he was in high school, Mike worked for the Paper Magic factory as a floor boy and through the years worked his way up to plant manager. After the closing of the Troy plant of Paper Magic, he became a salesman for Eighmey Buick.  Mike love to bowl, play golf and watch sports on the television. He also coached boys' baseball and girls' softball teams. Mike enjoyed watching his children play on their different sports teams; he tried to attend all their games. He was a big fan of Troy High School Athletics and tried to keep up on how the teams were doing.  To Mike, family was everything. His family includes his son, Shane Michael Case, with fiancée Jessica Chrzan; his daughters, Karyn (Chad) Harwick of Troy, Kristy Case and fiancé Jason Comstock of Gillett, Pa., Shannon Case and fiancé Chad Shaylor of Williamsport, Pa., Erin Case of Canton, Pa., and Kendra Case of Burlington, Pa.; his grandchildren, Darton, Canyin, Camryn, Jacob, Justin, Madyson, Reese, Tyler and Raegan; his brother, Ronald (Audrey) Case of Austinville, Pa.; his sisters, Charlotte Morgan of Troy, Hazel Watkins of Troy RR 2 and Linda Passeri of Columbia Cross Roads; along with several nieces and nephews.  Mike was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Louise Palmer and Phyllis Case; and his brothers-in-law, Larry Manley and Kenneth Morgan.  Contributions may be made in Mike's memory to the Austinville Union Church, RR 1 Box 368, Troy, Pa. 16947.  Submitted by RKW.  Towanda Daily Review.

NELSON ALLEN CASE, 89, OF Troy RR 2 died Wednesday, May 5, 1993, at Memorial Hospital, Towanda, following a long illness.  He was born Sept. 23, 1903, in Troy Township, son of the late Gordon and Jennie Maynard Case.  He was a 1924 graduate of Troy High School and a member of First Baptist Church of Troy for 73 years, where he served a number of years, where he served a number of years as secretary of the Sunday school and was Sunday School superintendent was on the board of trustees.  He was self-employed in the trucking business.  Mr. Case is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marian Inman Case; three living children, including two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert L. and Dorna F. Case of Troy RR2 and Alton L. and Joyce M. Case of Troy RR 2, and a daughter, Geraldine Case Lewis Stevenson of Front Royal, Va.; stepmother, Mary Conrad Case of Austinville, Pa.; sister, Isabelle Case Bolt of Sun City West, Ariz.; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; nine step-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was predeceased by five children, Elaine Case, in 1940; Arlene Case, in 1941; Donald Case, in 1944; Barbara Case, in 1945; and Glenn Case in 1972.  Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy on Friday from 7-9 p.m.  The funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Garry Zuber and the Rev. Herbert Punchard officiating.  Pallbearers will be grandsons, Gary Case, David Case, Richard Case, Randall Lewis, Jeffrey Lewis and Gregory Lewis.  Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, troy.  Expression of sympathy may be directed to the First Baptist Church of Troy.  –Towanda Daily Review.

PHYLLIS CASE
Services for Phyllis Case, 45, of Troy, were held Sept. 4 at the Vickery Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth Marple officiating. Interment was in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers were nephews Chris Palmer, Rod Manley,  Allen Manley, Mike Manley, Wendell Passeri, Kirk Morgan and Scott Case. Miss Case died Sept. 1, 1981 at the Troy Community Hospital. She was born April 18, 1936 in Troy the daughter of Herbert and Elena Stauffer Case. She was a member of the Austinville Union Church. She is survived by her mother Elena Case of Troy; sisters, Mrs. Kenneth (Charlotte) Morgan of Troy, Mrs. William (Hazel) Watkins of Troy, Mrs. Fred (Linda) Passeri of Columbia Cross Roads; brothers Ronald and Mike Case both of Troy; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father Herbert E. Case and sister Louise Case Palmer.

ROBERT F. CASE
 Robert F. Case, 65, of the Schenectady, NY area, died June 13, 1990 at home after a long illness.
 A native of Troy, PA, Mr. Case graduated from Troy High School, Philips Exeter Academy in Exeter, NH and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's management development program.  He was a retired General Electric Co. general manager. Mr. Case had been involved with the Masonic organization since 1948 when he joined the Trojan Lodge 306 in Troy and became a statewide officer for the Masons in New York.  He was very active in the community. Survivors include his wife, Mary Frances Case; daughter, Carolyn Queal of Grand Junction, CO; sons, Davidson W. Case of Arlington, TX, A. Henry Case and Jonathan E. Case, both of Gunnison, CO and R. Marshall Case of Blue Bell, PA; stepmother, Sophia Case; sister, Adelle Picking of Johnston, PA; brother, John P. Case of St. Johnsville in Mongomery County; four grandchildren. There was a committal service June 19 at Glenwood Cemetery in Troy. Contributions may be made to the Scottish Rite Charities of Research in Schizophrenia, Box 519, Lexington, MA 02173; the Robert F. Case Scholarship Fund of the Scottish Rite, 101 Mohawk Ave., Scotia, NY 12302; the Masonic Medical Research Laboratory, 2150 Bleecker St., Utica, NY 13401 or the Shriner's Hospital for Crippled Children, c/o Masonic Temple, 67 Corning Place, Albany, NY 12207. (TGR, Thursday, June 21, 1990)

CASE
Case, Rodman C. age 78, of Troy, RD 1 Pa. Monday, June 18^th at home after a long illness. Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral Home, Troy, Pa. Tuesday 7-9 p.m. Funeral and committal service at the Funeral Home, Wednesday at 11 a.m. the Rev. Charles Walker. Burial Glenwood Cemetery Troy, Pa. Survived by wife, Maude; son A. Eugene Case of Troy; several nieces and nephews. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Troy, District Game Protector in Bradford County for 32 years. Also an Honorary member of the Armenia Debating Club. Born May 19^th, 1895, he was the son of Fowler and Edith Wilcox Case. The family gratefully declines flowers. Contributions could be made to the American Cancer Society.

THOMAS B. CASE
 Thomas B. Case, 82, of Troy RR 3, PA, died Saturday, July 30, 1994 in Manchester, NH while visiting his daughter, Mary. He was born March 17, 1912 in West Burlington Township, the son of Meade and Louise Brownson Case. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Troy and attended the West Burlington United Methodist Church and also attended the Zephyrhills, FL, United Methodist Church. Tom was a retired refrigeration and electrical contractor and local historian with several published works.  He was affiliated with the Sullivan Trail, RSES; a member of the Sylvania Lions Club; and a 65-year member of the Union Grange.  He was a historian and former secretary of the Old Burlington Church.  He had an active interest in the Bradford County Library and was a member and past vice president of the Bradford County Historical Society. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sara Wrisley Case; daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and John Wheeler of Lee, NH, Audrey and Meylert Schanbacher of Troy RR 3 and Janet and Tom Gerbino of Scotia, NY; grandchildren, Grant and Laurie Schanbacher of Houston, TX, Phillip and Jen Schanbacher of Pittsburg, Sara and Tristan Kuhlman of Altamonte Springs, FL and Monica Gerbino of Scotia, NY; great-grandchildren, Kyna Kuhlman, Danielle Schanbacher and Keenan Schanbacher.  He was predeceased by a daughter, Eleanor Case on December 9, 1969. Funeral services were held at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy on August 4 (11 am) with the Rev. Donald Raffensperger and the Rev. James Barrett officiating and burial to be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy. Memorials may be directed to the Old Burlington Church in care of Mrs. Rowena Ward, RR 3, Troy, PA 16947; or the Bradford County Library, RR 3, Troy, PA 16947.(TGR, Thursday, August 4, 1994)

CASE – Another death on the Fall Brook Road was the passing from earthly life on Monday of William Penn Case following a long illness of Bright’s disease. Mr. Case was born in Troy Township 66 years ago last November. His widow survives and one son, Bernard, of New York City. The funeral was held at the home at 2 Wednesday after, the Rev. A. G. CAMERON of Sylvania, officiating. Interment was in Glenwood cemetery. TGR1913

CASE - MRS. WREXIE GREENO
Widow of the late Charles H. Greeno, died in the Arnot-Ogden Hospital, Elmira, last Monday morning, June 8th, after an illness of some weeks. She was born near East Troy, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Caleb Case and spent her entire life in this section. Mrs. Greeno was 71 years old last November, a member of the Baptist church, East Tory for 54 years and the American Legion Auxiliary. She was a fine woman, loved and respected by all who knew her and will be greatly missed in East Troy. She is survived by several sons and daughters including: Mrs. Tracy Metzger, Mrs. Howard Dunbar, C. L. Greeno, Troy; Mrs. John Kenyon, New York City; Caleb Greeno, East Troy; Page and Paul Greeno, Elmira. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 from her late home in East Troy and at 2:00 from the Baptist Church, Rev. James H. Carter officiating and burial was in Glenwood Cemetery here. The Auxiliary attended in a body. (handwritten on article 1936)

CAVAGNO - LOUISE SMITH
 Louise Smith, 63, of Elkland, PA died Friday, November 29, 1991 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. She was born September 22, 1928 in Elkland, PA, the daughter of Pete and Ella Rumiano Cavagna. She was an employee of Freedom Fashions in Elkland. She is survived by her husband, Ervin; daughter, Linda Nelson of Canandaigua; grandson, Clayton McLean of Elkland, PA; sisters, Edith Smith of Elkland, PA and Emma Johnson of Lake Okeechobee, FL; brother, Albert Cavagna of Shongo, NY; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held December 2 at the Kenyon Funeral Home in Elkland with the Rev. Bert More officiating and burial to be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy, PA. (TGR, Thursday, December 5, 1991)