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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)

 

BURTON O. HAGER, 82, (SRGP 22238) Troy RD 1, died Thursday, Oct. 1, 1987 at the Bradford County Manor.  He was born August 29, 1905 in Troy Township, the son of Frank and Lillian (Hilfiger) Hager.  He was an active member of the Sylvania Presbyterian Church, serving as both elder and trustee for many years.  He was a past member of the Troy Grange and a charter member of the Sylvania Lions Club.  Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Marguerite Dunbar Hager; daughters and sons, Janice and Gerald Estep of Troy and Anne and John Deemy of Reisterstown, Md.: one granddaughter, Joyce Anne (Estep) Segar: six grandsons, James, Jeffrey and Joseph Estep and Gregory, David and Robert Deemy; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Ora Greenough of East Troy, Lillian Saxton of Granville Summit; brothers, Earl Hager of Sylvania and Harold Hager of Elmira and cousin, Pearl H. Williams of Elmira.  He was predeceased by a brother, Carl M. Hager, on July 4, 1987.  Friends may call at Vickery Funeral Home in Troy on Friday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.   The funeral will be on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. David Serchak officiating.  Burial will be in the Glenwood Cemetery in Troy.  Memorial gifts may be made to the Sylvania Presbyterian Church.  –Towanda Daily Review.

HAGER, BURTON O., (SRGP 22238)  Burton O. Hager, 82, of Troy, RD1, died October 1, 1987 at the Bradford County Manor.  He was born August 29, 1905 in Troy Township, the son of Frank and Lillian (Hilfiger) Hager.  He was an active member of the Sylvania Presbyterian Church, serving as both elder and trustee for many years.  He was a past member of the Troy Grange and a charter member of the Sylvania Lions Club.  Mr. Hager was a farmer and a retired machinist of the Troy Engine and Machine Co.  Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Marguerite Dunbar Hager; daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Gerald Estep of Troy and daughter and son-in-law, Anne and John Deemy of Reisterstown, MD; one granddaughter, Joyce Anne (Estep) Segar; grandsons, James, Jeffery and Joseph Estep and Gregory, David and Robert Deemy; seven great- grandchildren; sisters, Ora Greenough of East Troy, Lillian Saxton of Granville Summit; brothers, Earl Hager of Sylvania and Harold Hager of Elmira; cousin, Pearl H. Willimans of Elmira.  He was predeceased by brother, Carl M. Hager in July 1987.  Funeral services were held at the Vickery Funeral Home on October 3 with Rev. David Serchak officiating and burial to be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.  Memorial gifts may be made to the Sylvania Presbyterian Church.  (TGR Oct. 8, 1987)

EARL H. HAGER (SRGP 11633)
 Earl H. Hager, 91, of Troy RR 3, PA, died Wednesday, November 9, 1994 at the Green Home in Wellsboro, PA. He was born October 4, 1903 in Troy, PA, the son of Frank and Lillian Hilfiger Hager. He farmed until 1946 and then worked for the Tri-County Electric in Mansfield, PA until 1967. Mr. Hager was a member and former elder of the Sylvania Presbyterian Church.  He was also a charter member of the Sylvania Lions Club and for many years had perfect attendance. For many years he served on the Sylvania Borough Council and was caretaker of the Sylvania Cemetery. Surviving are a sister, Lillian Saxton of Granville Summit; a brother, Harold Hager of Horseheads, NY; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Florence Whitlock Hager, in 1990; a sister, Ora Greenough, in February 1993; brothers, Carl M. Hager and Burton O. Hager, both in 1987. Funeral services were held at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy on November 12 with the Rev. Jonathan Stanley officiating and burial to be in Glenwood Cemetery. (TGR, Thursday, November 17, 1994)

HAGER –JANICE E. ESTEP, age 86, of Troy, PA, died Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at Bradford County Manor, Troy, PA. She was born August 5, 1929 in Troy, PA, a daughter of Burton and Marguerite (Dunbar) Hager. She was predeceased by her husband, Gerald E. Estep, on March 8, 2012. Janice was an active member of the Sylvania Presbyterian Church for over 60 years, especially in the music department. She also served as church Treasurer, taught Sunday school and was a member of the Ladies Aide. She also worked as a secretary at P.S. King Hardware in Troy, part-time as secretary for Sylvania Boro, Sec.-Treas. for Sylvania Cable Co. and Gustin's Jewelry Store. She always felt her greatest accomplishments were being a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Janice is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, James B. (Robin) of Troy, Jeffrey E. (Jeannie) of Granville, PA, Joseph F. (Sherry) of Troy, PA; a daughter and son-in-law, Joyce Anne (James) Segar of Watkins Glen, NY; a sister, Anne Deemy of Spring Hill, TN; sister-in-law, Jeannine Beardslee of Greenbrier, TN; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to call on Sunday, November 1, 2015 from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. at the Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 P.M. at the funeral home with Rev. Bill Bardo officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sylvania Presbyterian Church, P. O. Box 84, Sylvania, PA. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy, PA. –Elmira Star-Gazette 10/23/2015

HAGGERTY Alice
Alice Haggerty Palmer [1938 penciled at top]
Wife of William F. Palmer, died in her home on Elmira Street Monday, September 12th, at 9:30 a.m. following a long illness.  She was 63 years old, born in Troy the daughter of the late John and Bridget Hennessey Haggerty.  Of unusually pleasing personality, she was employed for many years before her marriage in Erk’s store and made a very wide circle of friends in this section.  She was a graduate of Troy High School, class of 1893.  Her marriage to Mr. Palmer occurred on June 7th, 1920.  she is survived by Mr. Palmer and two nephews, Richard and Lawrence Byron, Jamaica, L. I.  Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. John’s church, a cousin, Rev. John Butler, St. Matthews Church, E. Stroudsburg, officiating and burial was in Glenwood cemetery

ALICE HAGGERTY PALMER
Wife of William F. Palmer, died in her home on Elmira Street Monday, September 12th at 9:30 a.m. following a long illness. She was 63 years old, born in Troy the daughter of the late John and Bridget Hennessey Haggerty. Of unusually pleasing personality, she was employed for many years before her marriage in Erk’s store and made a very wide circle of friends in this section. She was a graduate of Troy High School, class of 1893. Her marriage to Mr. Palmer occurred on June 7, 1920.  She is survived by Mr. Palmer and two nephews, Richard and Lawrence Byron, Jamaica, L.I. Funerals services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. John’s Church, a cousin Rev. John Butler, St. Matthew’s church, E. Stroudsburg, officiating and burial was in Glenwood Cemetery. (handwritten on article 1938)

DANIEL E. HAIGHT, 43, of Columbia Cross Roads died peacefully at the Troy Community Hospital on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2000 after a long and brave struggle with an illness.  At the time of his death he was an Information Specialist at the Towanda Memorial Hospital.  Dan was born at Arnot Ogden Hospital in Elmira and lived all his formative years in East Troy.  He was a graduate of Troy High School, Williamsport Community College, and Elmira College where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science.  He was the son of Floyd Haight of East Troy and the late Marceil Kendall Haight, and the grandson of the late Austin and Dorothy Kendall of Troy.  Dan was an avid golfer, voracious reader, and master of computers.  He was particularly interested in building design and construction and he and his wife shared many hours remodeling their home.  He was a member of the East Troy Baptist Church.  He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Elizabeth Vaughan Haight of Columbia Cross Roads, his stepson Thad Michael Furman of Mansfield, his father Floyd Haight, of East Troy, and many loving and saddened friends.  Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral Home, Inc., 110 West Main Street, Troy, PA, from noon to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2000.  A memorial service will follow at the Vickery Funeral home at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Garry Zuber officiating.  Internment will be at the Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.  Memorial contributions may be directed to the Falck Cancer Center, 600 Roe Ave., Elmira, N.Y. or Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA.  –Towanda Daily Review.

HAIGHT - E. Joanne (HAIGHT) SEELEY, 69, of Canton RR 2 died on Thursday morning, Jan. 1, 2004, at the Troy Community Hospital.
Born on March 20, 1934, in Burlington, Pa., Joanne was the daughter of the late Merle and Edith (Rogers) Haight. She was a graduate of Troy High School.
Joanne was an outgoing woman who enjoyed people. In addition to being a busy homemaker, Joanne was a former Avon representative and an election inspector for Granville Township. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Alba.  Joanne especially enjoyed playing cards and visiting with friends. In earlier years she was an avid bowler. She is survived by Clyde T. Seeley and their children: Denise and Dave Page of Columbia Cross Roads, Greg and Sheryl Seeley of Canton, David and Nancy Seeley of Liberty, and Brigette and Joe Briggs of Tampa, Fla.; nine grandchildren, Brandon and Denee Page, Benjamin, Bryant and Brady Seeley, Jessica and Kim Seeley, and Amber and Brian Briggs; a brother, M. Duane and Bonnie Haight of Canton; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Her family invites friends to call from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 3, at the Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Drive, Canton. The funeral will follow at 2 p.m. with Pastor William Shepherd and retired Pastor Jasper Smith officiating. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Joanne's name may be made to the Troy Community Hospital's Auxiliary, 100 John St., Troy, Pa. 16947, or to the Ogdensburg Church of Christ, in care of RR 1, Box 168, Roaring Branch, Pa. 17765.

HAIGHT Floyd H.
92, of Troy, PA, died on Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at the Troy Community Hospital. He was the husband of the late Marceil (Kendall) Haight, who died in 1999. Family and friends are welcome to call from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 21, 2008, at Alpron Park, Route 14, Troy, PA. A memorial service to honor Floyd's life will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 21st, at the park with Rev. Garry Zuber, Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Troy, officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Glenwood Cemetery. The Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., 110 West Main Street, Troy, PA, has been entrusted with the arrangements. Floyd was born on April 18, 1915 near Mountain Lake, PA. He was the son of the late Sewart M. and Ethel (Hamilton) Haight. Floyd graduated from Troy High School, class of 1933. In his earlier days, Floyd worked for F.P. and Marshall Case in their building business, but in his latter years he worked for Kendall Appliance, repairing appliances for folks in and around Troy. He was a member of the Alpron Park Association for over 60 years; he was a past president and board member of the association. On any given day he could be found at the park, planting, weeding, and doing repairs. Floyd was also a member of the Wheel Inn and the Hamilton Club. Floyd is survived by his sons, James (Beatrice) Haight, Sr. of Waxhaw, NC, and Richard (Rose) Haight of Jacksonville, FL; his daughter, Lois (Ron) Seymour of Gillett, PA; nine grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren; his brother, Sewart "Mike" Haight, Jr. of Boston, MA; his sisters, Anna (Robert) Perry of Sayre, PA, and Doris Morris of Wellsburg, NY; along with several nieces and nephews. Floyd was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Marceil; and his son, Daniel Haight, who died in 2000. Contributions may be made in Floyd's memory to the Alpron Park Association, RR 2 Box 260, Columbia Crossroads, PA 16914.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 4/17/2008.

MERLE L. HAIGHT
Services were held June 21 for Merle L. Haight, 70, of Troy at the Vickery Funeral Home with Rev. Garry Zuber officiating. Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy. Mr. Haight died May 17, 1983 at his home. He was born Feb. 25 on Mountain Lake Hill, Burlington, son of Seward M. and Ethel Hamilton Haight. He was a member of the Troy United Methodist Church and a charter member of the Troy Volunteer Fire Dept. and Marching Unit. He was a member and past president of Troy Lions Club, former member of Troy Chamber of Commerce and a member of Troy Ambulance Assn. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Edith Rogers Haight of Troy; his mother Ethel Haight of Troy; daughter and son-in-law M. Duane and Vicki Young Haight of the U. S. Air Force in Germany; grandchildren; Mrs. David (Denise Seeley) Page of Columbia Cross Roads, Gregory Seeley of Canton, David Seeley of Germany, Bridgette Seeley of Canton, Dale Haight and Karen Haight of Worcester MA, Brandon Page of Columbia Cross Roads; brothers Vern Haight of Sun City Center FL, Floyd Haight of East Troy, Mike Haight of Pompano Beach, FL, Robert Haight of Apopka, FL; sisters, Mrs. Robert (Anna) Perry of Sayre and Mrs. William (Doris) Morris of Wellsburg, N.Y.; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

MERLE L. HAIGHT, 70, of Troy, Pa., died Friday, May 17, 1983 at his home.  Born February 25, 1913, on Mountain Lake Hill, Burlington, Pa., at the Haight family homestead, he was the son of the late Seward M. Haight and Ethel Hamilton Haight of Hillcrest Apartments of Troy, Pa.  He was a member of the Troy United Methodist Church and was a charter member of the Troy Volunteer Fire Dept. and Marching Unit.  He was a member and past president of the Troy Lions Club, former member of the Troy Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Troy Ambulance Association.  He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Edith Rogers Haight of Troy; his mother Ethel Haight of Troy; a daughter and son-in-law, Joanne and Clyde T. Seeley of Canton; a son and daughter-in-law, M. Duane and Vicki Young Haight of the US Air Force, Germany; grandchildren: Mrs. David (Denise Seeley) Page of Columbia Cross Roads, Gregory Seeley of Canton, Pa., David Seeley with the US Army in Germany, Bridgette Seeley of Canton, Dale Haight of Worcester, Mass. And Karen Haight of Worcester, Mass.; one great-grandson, Brandon Page of Columbia Cross Roads; a brother Vern Haight of Sun City Center, Fla., Floyd Haight of East Troy, Mike Haight of Pompano Beach, Fla.; and sisters Mrs. Robert (Anna) Perry of Sayre, Pa., and Mrs. William (Doris) Morris of Wellsburg, N.Y.; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy on Monday from 2-5, 7-9 p.m.  Funeral will be on Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Garry Zuber officiating.  Burial will be in the Glenwood Cemetery, Troy, Pa.  –Canton Independent Sentinel.

HALL-  Mrs. Isaac BURT of Watkins, formerly of Troy, departed this life in Watkins, N.Y., of consumption on Wednesday of last week. Her remains were brought to Troy for burial on Friday. Interment in the family plot in Glenwood. She is survived by her husband and one daughter, one daughter dying about a year since, the loss of which hastened her death, in going into a decline soon after. TGR 1904

LEVI  HALL
 A memorial service for Levi Hall, 68, of Sylvania was held at the Presbyterian Church of Sylvania on Sept 18, with the Rev. Alan Minarcik officiating.  Interment was in Glenwood Cemetery.  Mr. Hall died Sept 16, 1976 at the Troy Community Hospital.  For 10 years he was employed by the Troy Engine & Machine Co. and for 28 years following that by the Cummings Lumber Co., of Troy.  He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Sylvania, being a former trustee of that church.  Surviving are his wife, the former Alice Wilbur; daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Shirley) Noble of Gillett RD 2 and Mrs. Thomas (Bette) Mitchell of Troy; sons, Russell and Harry, both of Troy, 13 grandchildren; sisters, Mrs. John Schrader of Towanda and Mrs. Elmer Weed of Wellsburg, NY. (TGR, Thursday, Sept. 23, 1976)

T. VICTOR HALL, age 91, of Troy, died Thursday, December 16, 2004 at the Bradford County Manor, West Burlington.  He was born December 1, 1913, the son of the later R. Harvey and Rosetta (Broomal) Hall.  Victor was a member of the West Burlington United Methodist Church, and was a self-employed building contractor.  He was a loving, caring husband, and father, and who enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Victor is survived by his wife of 69 years, Josephine (Kennedy) Hall, daughter, Loraine Andrien, wife of Bruce A. Andrian Sr. of West Burlington; six grandchildren; Denise McNeal, Bruce Andrien Jr., Lorin Andrien, Evan Hall, Margaret Hall and Sylvia Hall; nine great-grandchildren; sister, Margaret Daniels of Symra, DE.  Family and friends were invited to call at the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., 110 West Main Street, Troy, on Monday, December 20, 2004 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM with the funeral service immediately following at 2:00 PM with the Reverend Francis Montgomery officiating.  Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery in Troy, PA.  Memorial contributions can be made in Victor’s memory to the West Burlington First United Methodist Church.  –Towanda Daily Review.

HALSEY ALTA MAE
Mrs. Alta Mae Wolfe, 47, of Snedekerville, Sunday, Aug. 11, 1963. She was a member of the Fassett Baptist Church. Survived by husband, Merle F. Wolfe; daughters, Mrs. Richard Granger of Elmira, Mrs. William Bailey and Mrs. Leon Updike, both of Gillett; sons, Robert F. Fitzwater of Elmira and Elwin E. Fitzwater of Pine City; mother, Mrs. Bertha Conklin of Gillett; sister, Mrs. John Pidcoe of Elmira RD 2; brothers, Menzo Halsey of Pine City, Benjamin Halsey of Hornell, and Ulysses Culver of Sodus Point; 17 grandchildren. Body at Olthof Funeral Home. Calling Hours: today 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday at 9 p.m. Funeral there Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., the Rev Orey Crippen. Glenwood Cemetery, Troy, Pa.

HAMILTON –JEANNETTE HAMILTON MORSE aged 64 and wife of the Rev. Edward P Morse, died in her Elmira home at 601 1-2 West Clinton St., on Saturday, November 21,(1931), after a brief illness of serious nature although she had been in poor health for many months.  For some 29 years a resident of Troy, in the Presbyterian manse on West Main St., Mrs. Morse made many deep and lasting friendships.  A woman of unusually sweet disposition, she was devoted to her church, her family and her friends. To her, although a native of Illinois, Troy was always home and it was to Troy that the body was brought for the funeral in the Presbyterian Church Tuesday afternoon with burial in Glenwood Cemetery.  Rev. Montague White officiated.  The survivors of Mrs. Morse, besides her husband, are five children: John H. Morse of Philadelphia; F. Edward Morse of Elko, Nevada; Mrs. Wayne L. Lowe of Hayanis, Mass.; and the Miss Anne J. and Barbara F. Morse at home.  Three grandchildren survive as do two sisters, Mrs. P. R. Ayers and Mrs. G. P. Potee, of St Louis, Mo. and two brothers, W. A. Hamilton of Lake Arthur, New Mexico and G. H. Hamilton of Wichita, Kansas.

HAMILTON Marva M. LAWSON, 69, of Troy RR 1, PA died Wednesday, August 2, 1995 at home.  She was born October 12, 1925 in Huntington, WV, the daughter of Fred and Emma Jane Hamilton.  She was a member of the First Christian Church of Alba.  She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Nathan Goff Lawson; son and daughter-in-law, Sue and Scott Hoose of Elmira, NY and Julie and Bruce Dalton of Clinton, OH; grandchildren, Matthew James Lawson, Sara Elizabeth Lawson, Amy Suzanne Hoose, Alexander Scott Hoose, Harriet Elizabeth Dalton and Rebecca Sue Calton; sister and brother-in-law, Rebecca and Jack Huffman of Proctorville, Ohio; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, George and Wilmadine (Penny) Cote of Troy; sister-in-law, Janette (Dee) Doak of Troy; ;and several nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her brothers, John and Frank Hamilton.  Funeral services were held at the First Christian Church of Alba on August 4 with the Rev. Edward Graboski officiating and burial to be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.  Arrangements were by the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy.  Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society, 413 S. Main St., Athens, PA 18810 or Guthrie Hospice, RR 1, Box 154, Towanda, PA 18848.

John J. HANDRAN, age 82 and formerly one of the best known men in this area of Bradford County, died in his home here on Monday, April 16, following a long illness. Mr. Handran was a native of Troy. He commenced his commercial career in the DeWitt & Ballard store, when it occupied the quarters now used by the Allegany Gas Co. and a part of the Acme Market. After some years, he bought the business with his brother, M. J. Handran, and they operated as Handran Brothers. In 1923, he bought the Daley store in Leona and operated stores there until his retirement in 1949. He was a member of St. John’s Church of Troy, an honorary life member of the Elmira Elks Lodge and an honorary life member of the Williamsport Knights of Columbus. Survivors are his wife, Mary Belle Sadler Handran; a sister, Mrs. Catherine Jones, Elmira and a brother M. J. Handran, Arlington, Va. A Solemn High Mass of Requiem will be sung in St. John’s Church on Thursday at 10 a.m., with the Rev. T. J. Knight as celebrant. Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.

HANNA - CREASIE HANNA AVERY (SRGP 80803)
Services for Creasie Hanna Avery, 92, formerly of Sylvania, recently of Ephrata, Pa. was held Dec. 26 at the Vickery Funeral Home with the Rev. George Ogden officiating. Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy. Mrs. Avery died on Dec. 22, 1980. She was a member of Sylvania Church of Christ and Order of the Eastern Star in Troy. The widow of Elmer E. Avery she is survived by two sons, Donald G. of Troy and Dale H. of Stevens, Pa.; nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren; five nieces and nieces.

HANSCOM - Louise Hanscom (Mrs. George) Rathbun –(1931)- Our community was saddened by the death of Mrs. Louise Hanscom Rathbun, wife of George Rathbun on Saturday evening, May 16th at 6 pm. In a Mount Pisgah cottage, where she was staying for her health. She was 32 years old and is survived by her husband and two small daughters, Josephine and Doris. Three sisters; Mrs. Leon Blanchard, Athens; Mrs. Ward Braund, Wetona; and Miss Esther Hanscom of Elmira. The largely attended funeral services were held at 3 pm Monday. Burial was in the cemetery here, her Pastor Rev. Barrett officiating, assisted by Rev. Martin.

HARDEN –JANICE E. GUSTIN, 88, of Gillett and former long-time resident of Harrisburg, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday afternoon, February 8, 2018 at the Guthrie Towanda Personal Care Home.
Born in Lock Haven, PA on December 18, 1929, Janice was a daughter of the late Grant Harden Jr. and Faye (Rathbager) Gustin.  After graduation from Lock Haven High School, she earned a Bachelors of science degree from Penn State University. Jan enjoyed her career’s work as a financial analyst with the PA Dept of Labor and Industry for many years until retiring.  She was an engaging, independent lady who told it as she saw it.  A special passion of hers was traveling extensively, visiting over 82 countries. In earlier years Jan loved everything about horses; she became an accomplished equestrian, enjoying dressage and jumping. Surviving are two aunts; Loretta Gustin and Annis Gustin, several cousins; also special cousins and caregivers, Grant and Cindy Gustin. She was predeceased by aunts and uncles; Frances, Eleanor, Jane, Harold, Richard and James. Per Janice’s wishes, private family services and burial at Glenwood Cemetery  in Troy will be held at a later date.  Pepper Funeral Home & Cremation Facility, 578 Springbrook Dr. in Canton is assisting her family with arrangements. –Towanda Daily Review 2/10/2018

HARKNESS –BERDENA E. PATTERSON age 81 of Troy, Pa. Tuesday May 24, 1977.  Friends may call at Vickery Funeral Home, Troy Thursday 7 to 9 p.m.  Funeral and committal services Friday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, the Rev. Charles Root officiating.  Burial Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.  Survived by daughter, Mrs. Marie Ward of Sayre, Pa.; two sons, Lester of Greencastle, Pa. and John of Gillett, Pa.; one sister, Estella Stirton of R.D. 3, Thor, Pa.; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; several nieces and nephews.  She was born in Gillett, Pa. December 10, 1895 the daughter of the late Fran and Mary Balmer Harkness; was a resident of the Checkerville area for 43 years, moving to Troy in 1958, member of the Checkerville Grange.  Her husband James Patterson preceded her in death July 18, 1972 and her daughter Isabelle Patterson in 1952.  –Elmira Star-Gazette 5/25/1977

HARKNESS, GERALD  Gerald (Frosty) Harkness, 67, of Troy died March 11, 1987 at his home after a lingering illness.  He was born in Springfield. PA on October 18, 1919, the son of Stanley and Mabel Swingle Harkness.  Mr. Harkness was a veteran of World War II and a member of Troy VFW Post No. 8675 and Troy American Legion Post No. 49.  He was a retired carpenter.  He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Betty Wittig Harkness; daughters, Mrs. Donald ( Connie) Getola of Troy and Mrs. Kevin ( Linda ) Wilcox of Canton; a son, Richard (Frosty) Harkness of Troy; sister, Mrs. Edna Murray of Alba; brothers, Arthur Harkness of Troy and Merlin Harkness of Elmira; seven grandchildren; his mother-in-law, Hazel Crandle of Troy; several nieces, nephews and cousins and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.  Services were held at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy on March 13 with Rev. Jeffery Patton officiating and burial to be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.  Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society.  (TGR March 19, 1987)

HARKNESS –SHIRLEY HARKNESS PACKARD, 89, Troy, PA died March 22, 2002 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY.  Born on August 20, 1912 in Gillett Township, she was a daughter of the late Jay H. and Iva Bell (Lewis) Harkness.  She was a homemaker.  Surviving are her son Joseph Packard, Troy, PA; daughter, Margaret Pratt, Johnson City, NY; brother, Norman Harkness, Gillett, PA; sister, Rosamond Tillinghast, Fassett, PA; 12 grandchildren.  In addition to her parents she is predeceased by her husband, Leroy Packard and three brothers.  Funeral services were scheduled at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy, March 25, with the Rev. Garry Zuber officiating.  Interment was in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy, PA.  –Troy Gazette-Register.

HARPER Grace L. - Grace L. (Harper) Wiggins, 90, formerly of the Troy, Pa., area died
on Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at the Oneida Healthcare Extended Care Facility in Oneida, N.Y. Family and friends are welcome to gather at the Glenwood Cemetery, Troy, Pa., for a graveside committal service at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 31, 2010. The Gerald W. Vickery Jr. Funeral Home Inc., 110 W. Main St., Troy, Pa., has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements. Grace was born on May 5, 1920, in Williamsport, Pa., daughter of the late Ralph Y. and Alice Louise (Rockwell) Harper. She was a Troy High School graduate, earned her Registered Nursing degree from the Auburn Memorial Hospital Nursing program, and earned her Bachelors of Science in nursing from Boston University. In her early days as a nurse, Grace worked for the Troy Community Hospital, moving on to Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. She left Sayre for Boston, Mass., where she worked as a supervisor of the Outpatient Clinic, and after earning her Bachelors in Nursing became an instructor in Obstetrics Nursing for the School for Practical Nursing at Lemuel Shattuck Hospital in Jamaica Plain, Mass. She retired in 1981 after 12 years of service. Grace was a member of the Nurses Corp during World War II, and after was a volunteer for the Red Cross, where she taught first aid, volunteered for a soup kitchen in Fall River, Mass., and was a member of the West Burlington United Methodist Church. Grace is survived by: her brother Francis Harper of Allentown, Pa.; her sister Martha Noble of Verona, N.Y.; her sister-in-law Vera (Darrow) Harper; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by: her brothers, Frank and Kenneth Harper; her brother-in-law Cyrus Noble Jr.; her sister-in-law Bertha W.H. Tiller; and her nephew Jim Harper. Contributions may be made in Grace's memory to the West Burlington United Methodist Church, RR 3 Box 457, Troy, PA 16947, or to the Bradford County Public Library, RD 3, Troy, PA 16947. - Towanda Daily Review, July 29, 2010

FRANK G. HARPER, 72, of Granville Summit RR 1, died Saturday evening, July 17, 1993 at Memorial Hospital in Towanda.  He was born July 6, 1921 and was a son of the late Ralph and Alice Rockwell Harper.  Mr. Harper was a retired farmer and a retiree of the Masonite Corporation in Towanda.  He was a member of the Troy Volunteer Fire Department and was a West Burlington Township Supervisor, a member of the Union Grange N. 155 and a member of the West Burlington United Methodist Church.  He is survived by his wife of 49 years.  Vera Darrow Harper, daughters and sons-in-law, June and John Conklin of Elmira, Grace and Donald Schauer of Honesdale; a son James Harper of Granville Summit RR 1; son and daughter-in-law, Dale and Pamela Harper of Granville Summit RR 1; nine grandchildren, sister, Mrs. Grace Wiggins of Assonet, Mass.; a sister and brother-in-law, Martha and Cyrus Noble of Verona, N.Y.; a brother, Francis Harper of Allentown; and 11 nieces and nephews.  Mr. Harper was predeceased by a brother, Kenneth Harper.  There will be no calling hours.  There will be a private funeral service at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy at the convenience of the family.  A memorial service will be held at the West Burlington United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, 1993, with the Rev. Donald W. Raffensperger officiating.  Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.  The family will provide the flowers.  Memorials may be directed to the West Burlington United Methodist Church of Troy Fire Department Station Two.  –Towanda Daily Review.

JAMES L. HARPER, 41, of Granville Summit RR 1 died Monday, Feb. 7, 1994, at home.  He was born Aug. 21, 1952, in Troy, the son of Frank and Vera Darrow Harper.  He was a member of the West Burlington United Methodist Church.  Mr. Harper served with the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War and for four years with the Army Reserve.  He operated the family farm for 10 years and enjoyed planting flowers and was an avid gardener.  Surviving are his mother, Vera Darrow Harper; sisters and brothers-in-law, June and John Conklin of Elmira, N.Y., and Grace and Donald Schauer of Honesdale, Pa.; a brother and sister-in-law, Dale and Pamela Harper of Granville Summit RR 1; three nephews; six nieces; several aunts and uncles; numerous cousins; a host of close friends; and his companion, Bear, his loyal St. Bernard.  He was predeceased by his father, Frank G. Harper, on July 17, 1993.  A funeral service for the family and Jim’s close friends will be held at the Vickery Funeral Home, troy, on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 1994, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Donald W. Raffenbersperger officiating.  Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.  Memorials may be made to the West Burlington United Methodist Church or the Bradford County Library for AIDS awareness materials at RR 3, Troy, Pa.  –Towanda Daily Review.

HARRIS -  Martha Ellen Wolfe, 80, of Columbia Cross Roads RD 3, died Sunday, November 22, 1970.She was a member of the Troy United Methodist Church.  She was a telephone operator with the Citizen's Mutual Telephone Company for 20 years.  She was a life-long resident of the Troy area.She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Walter Cole Jr. of Columbia Cross Roads RD 3; four sons, Walter of Troy, Howard of Granville Summit, Carlton of Horseheads, N.Y., and James of troy RD 3; two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Fessenden of San Diego, Calif., and Mrs. Jennie Ambs of Monroeton; 16 grandchildren;  8 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral and committal services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy with the Rev. Owen Barrett officiating.  Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery in Troy.  Daughter of Howard & Lizzie Kellogg Harris.

HARTSOCK - ESTHER H. BIDDLE
Esther H. Biddle, 87, Bethany Village, Horseheads, NY and formerly of Troy, PA died Friday, November 24, 1995 at the Arnot-Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. She was born March 17, 1908 in Waddle, PA, the daughter of John and Myrtle Robinson Hartsock. She, with her husband, operated Biddle's Bakery in Troy. She was a member of Troy Methodist Church, associate member of United Methodist Church of Horseheads, NY, a life member of the Canton Eastern Star Chapter No. 71, formerly Troy Maxwell Chapter #223. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis and Earl Matteson, Endicott, NY; daughter-in-law, Jennie Biddle, Horseheads, NY, a sister, Helen Wood, Lima, PA; brother, Eugene Hartsock, Troy; a brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Edna Hartsock, Mansfied, PA; grandchildren, Patricia Davis, Horseheads, NY, Tari and Damir Lazaric, Candor, NY, Thomas and Vinceen Biddle, Horseheads, NY, Dennis Matteson, Greene, NY, Vicky and Eric Sornberger, Endwell, NY; twelve great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, William T. Biddle, in 1990 and son, William T. Biddle, Jr., in 1993. Funeral services were held at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy on November 27 with the Rev. Guy Camp officiating and burial to be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy. Eastern Star held a memorial service. Memorials may be made to the Troy Methodist Church, Troy. (TGR Thursday, November 30, 1995)

EUGENE NELSON HARTSOCK age 92 formerly of Troy died on Saturday, March 2, 2002 at the Bradford County Manor.  He was born on Nov. 1, 1909 in Waddle, Pa. a son of the late John and Myrtle Robinson) Hartsock.  On Feb. 3, 1931, Eugene married Emogene Margaret Williams and together they celebrated 46 years of marriage before her passing in 1977.  He was employed by Biddles as a baker for over 35 years, retiring in 1972.  Eugene was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Troy.  He was a volunteer driver for E.M.T.A. and prepared and delivered Meals on Wheels in the Troy area.  Eugene enjoyed gardening.  He was interested in the weather and often reported weather information to the state.  He is survived by his son, Ronald (Doanne) Hartsock of Endwell, N.Y. and brother, Jack (Edna) Hartsock of Mansfield, Pa.  In addition to his parents and wife, Eugene was predeceased by his son, Eugene N. Hartsock Jr. in 1950; three sisters and three brothers.  Friends are invited to call at the Gerald W. Vickery Jr. Funeral Home Inc., 110 W. Main St., Troy on Wednesday, March 6, 2002 from 10 to 11 a.m.  The funeral service will immediately follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Richard L. Noggle, pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Troy officiating.  Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.  Memorial contributions in Eugene’s name may be directed to the Bradford County Manor, RR 3, Box 322, Troy, Pa. or to the First United Methodist Church of Troy Building Fund, 205 Redington Ave., Troy, Pa.  –Towanda Daily Review

JOHN L. HARTSOCK, 87, Mansfield, PA, died on March 31, 2005, at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro.  Born on April 18, 1917, in Bellefonte, PA, he was the son of the late Lynn and Myrtle (Robinson) Hartsock.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield and a 50-year member of Trojan Masonic Lodge 306.  Mr. Hartsock and his wife, Edna owned and operated Hartsock’s Bakery in Mansfield for many years.  He was a Veteran of World War II, serving in the Army.  Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Edna (Porter) Hartsock; daughter, Diane (Lamar) Haflett, Canton; son, Michael (Rosehelle) Hartsock, Wayland, MI; grandchildren, Cassandra Butters, Christine Letts, Stephanie Hartsock, Alyson Hartsock, Mark Henry, Craig Henry, Linda Wells; nine great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Constance Henry; grandson, Donald Henry; brothers, Fred. Boyd, Eugene and Carl Hartsock; sisters, Marion Stagle, Helen Wood and Esther Biddle.  The funeral service was held at the Vickery Funeral Home Inc., Troy, on April 4th with the Rev. Jasper Smith officiating.  Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery in Troy at the convenience of the family.  –Canton Independent Sentinel.

JAMES L. HARPER
 James L. Harper, 41, of Granville Summit RR 1, PA, died Monday, February 7, 1994 at home. He was born August 21, 1952 in Troy, the son of Frank and Vera Darrow Harper. He was a member of the West Burlington United Methodist Church. Mr. Harper served with the US Army in the Vietnam War and for four years with the Army Reserve. He operated the family farm for 10 years and was an avid gardener. Surviving are his mother, Vera Darrow Harper; sisters and brothers-in-law, June and John Conklin of Elmira, NY and Grace and Donald Schauer of Honesdale, PA; a brother and sister-in-law, Dale and Pamela Harper of Granville Summit RR 1; three nephews and six nieces; several aunts and uncles; numerous cousins; many close friends and his companion, Bear, his loyal St. Bernard. He was predeceased by his father, Frank G. Harper, on July 17, 1993. Funeral services were held at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy on February 9 (2 pm) with the Rev. Donald W. Raffensperger officiating and burial to be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy. Memorials may be made to the West Burlington United Methodist Church or the Bradford County Library for AIDS awareness materials at RR 3, Troy, PA 16947. (TGR, Thursday, February 10, 1994)

HASSEN –AGNES C. BAILEY, 77, Gillett, died Sunday, August 11, 1985, at the LaPorte United Methodist Nursing Home.  She was born August 2, 1908 in LaPorte, PA, the daughter of John and Phoebe Coleman Hassen.  She was a member of the Randolph, New York American Legion Auxiliary.  Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Gerald (Gloria) Ripley of Troy RD 3; two sons, Maxwell Bailey of Columbus, Ohio and Harlan Bailey of Casper, Wyoming; brother and sister-in-law, Thomas and Lee Hassen of Vechteville, Pa.; sister and brother-in-law, Viola and Jesse Colpo of Newark, Delaware; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Betty Mosher, Delores Burleigh, Elizabeth Hassen, Pauline Hassen and Helen Hassen; brothers-in-law, Clarence Bailey, Linden Bailey and William Bailey; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and special friends, Don and Mickey Worthington of LaPorte, Pa.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Orson Bailey on June 22, 1974 and daughters, Patricia Bates on March 10, 1982 and Margaret Brown on July 18, 1983.  Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral Home, Troy on Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and in the evening from 7 to 9.  The funeral will be held Wednesday 11 a.m. at the funeral home with father Stephen McGough officiating.  Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.  Memorials in her memory may be directed to the charity of one’s choice.  –Towanda Daily Review.

HAUN - BLACKBURN, RUTH A.,   Ruth A. Blackburn, 78, of Troy, PA died September 9, 1987 at Divine Providence Hospital, Williamsport.  Born May 3, 1909 in Morristown, TN, she was the daughter of the late Jonathan and Anna Haun.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Troy and was retired from Terrace Lanes where she worked for more than 20 years.  She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Bob York of Troy; grandchildren, CW2 David W. York of Germany, Carol A. Storrs of Honolulu, HI and Lee York of North Arlington, NJ.  Four great-grandchildren also survive.  She was predeceased by her husband, Earl Blackburn in October , 1983.  Funeral services were held September 12 at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy with Rev.Garry Zuber and Rev. Herbert T. Punchard officiating.  Interment is to be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society, the Troy Ambulance Association or the First Baptist Church of Troy.  (TGR Sept. 17, 1987)

HAVEN –ALETHA (HAVEN) GATES, (SRGP 42188) age 98, died at the Sayre House, Sayre, on Thursday, Nov. 25, 2004.  She was born on Sept. 30, 1906, the daughter of the late Austin and Myrtle (Shaylor) Haven.  Aletha was married in 1928 to Walter J. Gates, who died in 1969.  Aletha was a secretary and bookkeeper for the North Penn Home in troy, until she retired.  She was a member of the Columbia Cross Roads United Methodist Church and a lifetime member of the Columbia Grange since 1931.  Aletha is survived by a daughter, Betty Jean (James) Mattocks of East Troy; a son, Walter LaRue (Louise) Gates of Port Richey, Fla.; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.  In addition to her parents and husband, Aletha was preceded in death by her brothers, Richard, Edson, Bud and Raymond Haven, and her sisters, Audrey York, Eleanor Mott and Freda Burleigh.  A graveside service will be held at Glenwood Cemetery in troy, on Friday, Dec. 3, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Kenneth Marple officiating.  Memorial contributions can be made to the Olde Covert Church, c/o the Rev. Kenneth Marple, RR 1, Box 568, Troy, Pa.  Arrangements have been entrusted to the Gerald W. Vickery Jr. Funeral Home, Troy. –Towanda Daily Review.

HAVEN Audrey Elizabeth YORK, age 83, of Troy, PA went home to be with the Lord on June 3, 2001.  She was born on march 18, 1918 in Sylvania, PA, the daughter of the late Austin and Myrtle (Shaylor) Haven. She was a graduate of Troy High School Class of 1936.  She was a member of the Columbia Cross roads United Methodist Church where she was active in Birthday Club.  Audrey also held the positions of Clerk of Session, Sunday School superintendent, Sunday School teacher and president of the Ladies Aide while a member of the Sylvania Presbyterian Church.  She also served on the Columbia Township Board of Elections.   Audrey was employed for eight years at McClelland’s of Troy.  She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Donald B. York of Troy, PA; daughter, Audrey Kendall of Troy, PA; son, Donald (Donna) York of Troy, PA; grandchildren, Terry (Perry) Bridges of South Korea, Jay (Mary) Kendall of Troy, PA, Stacy (Matthew) Young of Montoursville, PA and Matthew (Susan) York of Lindley, NY; great-grandchildren, Caroline Bridges, Taylor Bridges, Krista Kendall, Coty Kendall, Abbigale Young and Madison York.  She is also survived by a brother, Ray Haven; sisters, Aletha Gates, Freda Burleigh and Eleanor (Bob) Mott; sister-in-law, Helen Christensen; and many nieces and nephews.  In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brothers, Edson, Richard and Carlton Haven.  A memorial service will be held at the Columbia Cross Roads United Methodist Church on June 16 at 2:00 pm with the Rev. Alison Grove officiating and interment to be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy, PA at the convenience of the family.  Memorial contributions in Mrs. York’s name may be directed to the Guthrie Hospice, RR #1, Box 154, Towanda, PA 18848 or the Columbia Cross Roads United Methodist Church, Columbia Cross Roads, PA 16914.
“Troy Gazette-Register,” Troy, PA  Thursday, June 7, 2001

HAVEN Audrey Elizabeth YORK, AGE 83, of Troy, PA went home to be with the Lord on June 3, 2001.  A memorial service will be held at the Columbia Cross Roads United Methodist Church on June 16 at 2:00 pm with the Rev. Alison Grove officiating and interment to be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy, PA at the convenience of the family.  Memorial contributions in Mrs. York’s name may be directed to the Guthrie Hospice, RR #1, Box 154, Towanda, PA 18848 or the Columbia Cross Roads United Methodist Church, Columbia Cross roads, PA 16914.   “Troy Gazette-Register,”  Troy, PA  Thursday, June 14, 2001

HAVEN –AUDREY ELIZABETH HAVEN YORK,  (SRGP 25496) 83, of Troy, went home to be with the Lord on June 3, 2001.  She was born Mary 18, 1918 in Sylvania, the daughter of the late Austin and Myrtle (Shaylor) Haven.  She was a graduate of Troy High School, in the class of 1936.  She was a member of the Columbia Cross Roads United Methodist Church, where she was active in the Birthday Club.  Audrey also held the positions of Clerk of Session, Sunday School Superintendent, Sunday School teacher, and President of the Ladies Aide while a member of the Sylvania Presbyterian Church.  She also served on the Columbia Township Board of Elections.  Audrey was employed for 8 years at McClelland’s of Troy.  She is survived by her; husband of 64 years, Donald B. York of Troy; daughter, Audrey Kendall of Troy; son, Donald (Donna) W. York of Troy; grandchildren, Terry (Perry) Bridges of South Korea, Jay (Mary) Kendall of Troy, Stacy (Matthew) Young of Montoursville, Matthew (Susan) York o Lindley, N.Y.; great-grandchildren, Caroline Bridges, Taylor Bridges, Krista Kendall, Coty Kendall, Abbigale Young and Madison York.  She is also survived by her; brother, Ray Haven; sisters, Aletha Gates, Freda Burleigh, Eleanor (Bob) Mott; sister-in-law, Iona Haven; brother-in-law, Robert (Betty) York; sister-in-law, Helen Christensen; many nieces and nephews.  In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brothers, Edson, Richard and Carlton Haven.  A memorial service will be held at the Columbia Cross Roads United Methodist Church June 16, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Allison Grove officiating.  Interment will be held in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy at the convenience of the family.  Memorial contributions may be directed in Mrs. York’s name to Guthrie Hospice, RR 1 Box 154, Towanda, PA or the Columbia Cross Roads United Methodist Church, Columbia Cross Roads, PA.  –Towanda Daily Review.

CARLTON (BUD) HAVEN (SRGP 54216)
 Carlton (Bud) Haven, 69, of Columbia Cross Roads RR 2, PA, died Thursday, January 6, 1994 at home. Mr. Haven was born January 15, 1924 in Columbia Township, son of Austin and Myrtle Shaylor Haven. He was a lifelong farmer, retiring in 1989. He was a member of the Columbia Cross Roads United Methodist Church and was a member of the Columbia Grange for 48 years. Mr. Haven is survived by his wife, Ruby Baxter Haven; daughters and sons-in-law, Bonnie and Donald Duart of Troy RR 1 and Barbara Moore of Pine City, NY; son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Pam Haven of Columbia Cross Roads RR 2; two grandchildren; a stepdaughter, Sonia Marie and Larry Downum of Las Cruces, NM; one step-great-granddaughter; sisters and brothers-in-law, Aletha Gates of Columbia Cross Roads RR 2, Freda and Rex Burleigh of Columbia Cross Roads RR 3, Audrey and Donald York of Troy, Eleanor and Robert Mott of Troy RR 3; brother and sister-in-law, Raymond and Eloise Haven of Troy; sister-in-law, Iona Haven of Chagrin Falls, OH; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Steve and Carol Jenkins, Robert and Emelia Tomko, Richard and Dolores Hart, John and Eva Jenkins. He was predeceased by brothers, Richard Haven in 1982 and Edson Haven in 1991. Funeral services were held at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy on January 9 with the Rev. Kenneth Marple officiating and burial to be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy. Memorials may be directed to the Austinville Union Church or the Sylvania Presbyterian Church. (TGR, Thursday, January 13, 1994)

DR. S. EDSON HAVEN (SRGP 42187)
 S. Edson Haven died August 8, 1991.  He was an educator involved in schools and universities all his life. Mr. Haven was born in Austinville, PA on March 5, 1905, the son of Austin S. and Myrtle Shaylor Haven. He graduated from Troy High School and Mansfield State Teachers College.  He received his Bachelor of Science in Education degree from Ohio University, Athens, Ohio and his Master of Arts and Ph.D. degrees from Ohio State University at Columbus.  He had teaching experience at Ohio University, the University of Kentucky, Ohio Wesleyan and Denison universities. In 1936 he joined the staff at Wayne University in Detroit, MI.  He retired in 1967 and had lived in Chagrin Falls, OH until the time of his death. His interests and special training were in industrial and applied psychology.  He was a co-author of "Psychology of the Motorists" and wrote many articles for various scientific and psychological journals.  He maintained memberships in many pyschological associations and fraternities.  He was also a member of the Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Addepted Masons of Pennsylvania as well as Trojan Lodge No. 306 in Troy. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Iona Jenks Haven; sisters, Aletha Gates, Freda Burleigh, Audrey York, Eleanor Mott; brothers, Raymond and Carlton; and several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours were held in Stroud Lawrence Funeral Home in Chagrin Falls, OH. Burial was on August 12 with a graveside service at Glenwood Cemetery in Troy, PA.  Tributes were given by Don Lawrence of Chagrin Falls; Gary Burleigh of Mansfield; Lary Burleigh of Hookset, NH; Donnie York of Troy; and Lee Mead of New York. (TGR, Thursday, August 22, 1991)

ELEANOR HAVEN MOTT (SRGP 42191)
 Eleanor H. (Haven) Mott, age 81, of Troy, PA died on Thursday, May 23, 2002 at the Towanda Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 30, 1921 in Columbia Cross Roads, PA, a daughter of the late Austin and Myrtle (Shaylor) Haven. Eleanor graduated from Troy High School and was employed by Remington Rand in Elmira, NY.  She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Columbia Cross Roads. She is survived by her husband, Robert W. Mott of Troy; sons, Jerry (Jenelle) Mott of Troy and Robert (Amy) Mott of Raleigh, NC; daughter Sue (Ed) Flynn; grandchildren, Casey and Kelsey Flynn and Kelly and David Mott; sisters, Freda Burleigh of Columbia Cross Roads, PA and Aletha Gates of Columbia Cross Roads, PA. Eleanor was preceded in death by her brothers, S. Edson Haven, Richard Haven, Raymond Haven and Carleton "Bud" Haven and sister, Audrey York. Funeral services were held May 26 with the Rev. William Lusk officiating and interment to be in Glenwood Cemetery, Bradford County. Memorial contributions may be made to the Columbia Cross Roads United Methodist Church, Columbia Cross Roads, PA 16914.

RAYMOND L. HAVEN, 93,  (SRGP 42189) of Troy died on Friday, Dec. 14, 2001, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.  He was born on Nov. 28, 1908 in Columbia Cross Roads, a son of the late Austin C. and Myrtle Mae (Shaylor) Haven.  Ray married the former Eloise Strong on Nov. 23, 1933, and together they celebrated 66 years of marriage before her passing on Aug. 1, 2000.  He was chief of police for Troy Borough, retiring in 1970 after 32 years of service.  Ray continued working as a part-time police officer for the borough until 1976.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Troy.  Ray was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Chief of Police, and a charter member of the Troy Lions Club.  He is survived by his daughters, Maureen (Nils) Peterson of Troy and Marilyn (Ernest) Kinch of Montrose, Pa.;  granddaughters, Nanette (David) Redell of Troy and Amy Peterson of Havewrtown, Pa.; great-grandchildren, Matthew and Daniel Redell of Troy and Quinton Watson of Havertown, Pa.; sisters, Aletha Gates of Columbia Cross Roads, Freda Burleigh of Austinville, Pa., and Eleanor (Robert) Mott of Troy; brother-in-law, Don York of Troy; and several nieces and nephews.  Ray was predeceased by his sister Audrey York and brothers, S. Edson, Richard and Carlton (Bud) Haven.  Friends are invited to call at the Gerald W. Vickery Jr. Funeral Home Inc., 110 W. Main St., Troy, on Monday, Dec. 17, 2001 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.  The funeral service will immediately follow at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Richard L. Noggle officiating.  Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery.  Memorial contributions in Ray’s name may be directed to the First United Methodist Church of Troy, 205 Redington Ave., Troy, Pa. or to the Area Agency on Aging, 220 Main St., Unit 2, Towanda, Pa.  –Towanda Daily Review.

EMERSON W. HAVENS age 71 of Troy, Pa., Tuesday, Dec. 15, 1970.  Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral Home, Thursday 7 to 9 p.m.  Funeral there Friday at 2 p.m., the Rev. C. E. DePew and Rev. Herbert Punchard.  Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.   LODGE NOTICE:  Officers and members of Troy Masonic Lodge No. 306 F&AM will meet Thursday at 8 p.m. at the Vickery Funeral Home to conduct a memorial service for our late brother, Emerson W. Havens.  Signed: Eugene Rockwell, Worshipful Master; Curtis Spaulding, Secretary.  –Elmira Star-Gazette 12/17/1970

FRANK HAVENS
Sylvania—Frank Havens, 55, died at his home near here Tuesday evening, Jan 1, 1935. Surviving are his wife, Louise Watkins Havens; three sons, Stewart, Charles and Glenn all at home; a sister, Mrs. Lina Stout of Austinville, Pa. and a brother, Austin of Columbia Cross Roads. The funeral will be held at the home Friday at 2 p.m. with burial in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.

HAVENS Harry W
TROY- Harry W. Havens, 91, of Troy, PA, died on Monday, August 17, 2009 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of the late Clara G. (McClure) Havens who died in 1981. The couple married February 19, 1942 and had 39 happy years together.
Family and friends are welcome to gather from 10:00-11:00 AM on Saturday, August 22, 2009 at the First Baptist Church of Troy, 160 Canton Street, Troy, PA. The memorial service to honor Harry’s life will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 22nd at the church with his pastor, Rev. Garry Zuber, officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Glenwood Cemetery. The Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. 110 West Main Street Troy, PA, has been entrusted with the arrangements.   Harry was born on August 31, 1917 in Troy, PA, the son of the late Thomas Hugh and Edna (Melville) Havens. He was a 1936 graduate of Troy High School, was a lifetime dairy farmer and was an A.I. technician for over 33 years, and worked as both Auditor and Township Supervisor for Troy Township. Harry was the oldest member of the First Baptist Church of Troy, was an over 60 year member of the Trojan Lodge #306 of F&AM, and was an over 50 year member of the Troy Lions Club.  Harry was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Clara, his infant son Thomas Wayne Havens, his brother Earl Havens, and his special companion Frances M. McCain.  Harry is survived by his daughter Nan C. Havens of Leesburg, VA, his granddaughters Kristen G. Havens and Carla H. Wrisley, his brother Donald K. (Marjorie) Havens of Troy, PA, his nephews and nieces: Keith (Pat) Havens, Kathy (Renold) Aparicio, Marla (Scott) Oldroyd, Ronny McClure, Raymond McClure, Marla West, Anne Lee Snyder, Andrea McClure, David Havens, Douglas Havens, Joyce Havens, Tom Havens, special friends Doris and Bill Gordon, and Frances McCain’s children who were like Harry’s adopted children: Peg Cranmer, Kyle Cranmer, Heather (Brian) Manchester with their children Satchel and Jessamine.  Contributions may be made in Harry’s name to the First Baptist Church of Troy, 160 Canton Street, Troy 16947.

HARVEY L. HEALD age 89, of 31 South Minnequa Ave., Canton, died at his home Thursday evening, April 27, 1961, following a long illness.  Mr. Heald was born in Granville Center, March 25, 1873, the son of Horace H. and Hattie Larcom Heald.  Until his retirement he was a harness-maker, and for many years, in association with his father, operated a harness shop in Granville Center.  He was a member of the First Methodist Church of Canton, Troy Grange No. 182 and was a 60-year member of Granville Center IOOF Lodge No. 687.  Surviving are his wife Jennie Leonard Heald, whom he married June 21, 1908, and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were held at the Kleese Funeral Home, Center St., Canton, Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p.m., DST, with the Rev. Richard L. Tillapaugh, pastor of the Canton Methodist Church, officiating.  Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.  The Odd Fellows conducted a memorial service Saturday.  –Canton Independent Sentinel.

JOYCE ANN HEATER, age 58, of Hillcrest Apartments in Troy, unexpectedly died at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, December 31, 2004, at the Millard Fillmore Hospital in Buffalo, NY.  Her sisters, Sherry and Janet were at her side when she died.  Joyce was born on November 10, 1946 in Blossburg, PA.  She was the daughter of the late Milford G. and Madeline J. (Holt) Heater, Sr.  Joyce is survived by sisters, Sherry (Walter) Miller of Elmira, NY, Janet (Randy) Tripp of Millerton, PA, Irma (Francis) Mitchell of Lawrenceville, PA, Norma (Richard) Baker of Lawrenceville, PA, Velma (Eddie) Bailey of Troy, PA, Ruth Powlison of Mansfield, PA; and brothers, Milford (Jeanette) Heater, Jr. of Lawrenceville, PA, and Wilford (Nancy) Heater of Roseville, PA.  She also had several nieces and nephews.  Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; and also a sister, Bernice Heck.  Family and friends are invited to call at the Vickery Funeral Home, Inc., 110 West Main Street, Troy, PA, on Wednesday, January 5, 2005, from 1:00-3:00 p.m.  A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. in Wednesday at the funeral home.  Rev. Donald K. Newkirk of Springfield Baptist Church will be officiating.  Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Greenwood, NY, at the convenience of the family.  Joyce was a longtime resident of the Hillcrest Apartments in troy and had many friends there.  She especially loved her great-nephews, Tory, Garette, and Jordon and took great pleasure from them visiting at her apartment.  Joyce loved life, her family, and was a very special lady.  Her family will miss her.  Contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 780 West Ferry Street, Buffalo, NY.  –Elmira Star Gazette.

HENRY Lee E
 Age 69, of Columbia Cross Roads, Monday, March 2, 1964.  He was owner and operator of a farm supply store at Columbia Cross Roads; a member of Columbia Cross Roads Methodist Church.  Survived by wife, Mrs. Vera Vickery Henry.  Body at Vickery Funeral Home, Troy.  Calling hours, today 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Funeral there Wednesday at 2 p.m., the Rev. Owen Barrett, Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.

Lee E. HENRY, 69 of Columbia Cross Roads died at the Arnot Ogden Hospital in Elmira on Monday, March 2, 1964.  He owned and operated a farm supply store in Columbia Cross Roads for several years.  Mr. Henry was a member of the Columbia Cross Roads Methodist Church, the Troy Brooks Flick Post of the American Legion, the Trojan Masonic Lodge F. and A.M. No. 306, Austinville Odd Fellows Lodge No. 326 and he was a veteran of World War I.  He is survived by his wife, Vera Vickery Henry; two nieces and one nephew.  Funeral services were held at the funeral home in Troy on Wednesday afternoon with the Rev. Owen Barrett officiating.  Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery at the convenience of the family.  –Canton Independent Sentinel

HERDA -  Emma Herda Dunbar (1930)- Died yesterday morning at her home in East Troy. She was 68 years old and is survived by the following children: Dora, Edna, Willis at home; Howard of Troy and Elsie, of Tarrytown, NY. And the following brothers and sisters, Mrs. Dora Thomas of Milan, Mrs. Amanda Putnam of Burlington, Louis Herda of Towanda, Fred of East Smithfield, and George and James of Burlington. The funeral will be Friday at the Baptist church at East Troy. Burial will be in Glenwood cemetery-Troy. Rev. James Carter will officiate.

HESS - FRANCES ROCKWELL
 Frances "Fran" Hess Rockwell, 93, widow of the late Archie C. Rockwell and a former resident of Ridgway, PA died Monday, January 7, 1991 at the Troy Community Hospital, Troy. A resident of Canton Street in Troy, Mrs. Rockwell was born on December 2, 1897 in Quarryville, PA, the daughter of the late William J. Hess and Susan Keen Hess.  Her husband, Archie C. Rockwell, preceded her in death in 1977. She was a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh where she received a bachelor of science degree and attended Millersville State Teachers College.  She was actively involved in community affairs in Ridgway. At the time of her death, she had lived in the Rockwell homestead in Troy for the past 13 years.  She became a member of the Troy First United Methodist Church, was active in the UMW, the adult Sunday School class and the Christian Women's Club.  She recently resided at the Phyl-Carlo Retirement Center in Gillett. Mrs. Rockwell iss survived by sons, Wayne S. Rockwell of Vestal and Richard M. Rockwell of Milwaukee, WI; daughter, Nancy R. Erndt of Cleveland, OH; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Calling hours were to be January 9 from 8-9 at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy and 1-2 at the First Methodist Church in Troy.  Funeral services were to be held January 9 (2 pm) at the Troy First United Methodist Church with the Rev. K. Rahamat Khan officiating and burial to be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy. Memorials may be directed to the Troy First United Methodist Church. (TGR, Thursday, January 10, 1991)

 

HEWITT Carlton W. Hewitt, age 89, of Hillcrest Apts., Troy, PA died on Wednesday, February 16, 2000 at Troy Community Hospital.  He was born on May 8, 1910 in Sylvania, PA the son of the late Milan and Mertie (Waldron) Hewitt.  Carlton is survived byhis wife of 50 years, Geraldine “Jerry” (Flick) Hewitt of Troy, PA; nieces, Jean H. (Merle) Kendall of Troy, PA, Janet H. Tollotson of Troy, PA; nephews, Glenn (Dee) Hewitt of Gainesville, GA, John (Margaret) Hewitt of El Cajon, CA.  He is predeceased by his first wife, Helen (Kennedy) Hewitt; infant daughter, Geraldine Hewitt; brother and sister-in-law, Glenn H. and Lucelia Hewitt.  Funeral services were held at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy on February 21 with the Rev. Richard Noggle, pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Troy, officiating and interment to be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.  Memorial contributions may be directed to the Bradford County Manor, RR 2, Box 322, Troy, PA 16947 or to the charity of one’s choice.  “Troy Gazette-Register,” Troy, PA  Thursday, February 23, 2000

 

HEWITT –JANET (HEWITT) TILLOTSON, 87, of Troy, Pa. passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at the Bradford County Manor. Janet was born on August 1, 1926 in Troy, Pa., daughter of the late Glenn H. and Lucelia (Fay) Hewitt. Her family was everything to her. She had three children, Norman Tillotson, Jonell Foster, and Roger Tillotson (Yvonne Roberts). Her grandchildren were Mathew Tillotson, Samantha (Bill) Meriwether, Jeremy Castle (Christie Roberts), Joshua (Julie) Castle and Jamie Tice. Janet is also survived by four great-grandchildren, Abigail Meriwether, Nathaniel Castle and expected Baby Castle and Caleb Tice. She is also survived by a brother, John (Margaret) Hewitt, a sister, Jean Kendall, and her sister-in-law Dolores Hewitt. Janet was preceded in death by her parents; the father of her children, Stanley Tillotson; her brother, Glenn M. Hewitt; and brother-in-law, Merle Kendall. A small family graveside service to honor Janet's life will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at Glenwood Cemetery Street Troy, Pa. with her friend, Rev. Garry Zuber officiating. The Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. 1093 West Main Street Troy, Pa. has been entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made in Janet's memory to the Oscoluwa Engine and Hose, 88 Fire House Drive, Troy, PA or the First Baptist Church of Troy, 579 Canton St., Troy, PA. –Towanda Daily Review 4/27/2014

 

HEWITT   Margaret L. Age 80, of Troy, PA, died on Wednesday, December 7, 2005, at the Bradford County Manor, West Burlington, PA. She was born on June 9, 1925 in East Smithfield, PA, the daughter of the late Willard and Clara (Chamberlain) Hewitt. Margaret was a clerk for the Elmira Drug Store that later was renamed the Rite Aid Drug Store in Elmira. She loved bingo and playing cards. Margaret is survived by her brother, Larry E. Hewitt of Millerton, PA; two nieces, Cindy (Jim) Dewey of Troy and Lori (Tim) Hicks of Millerton; great-nephew, Hayden Dewey; and great-nieces, Allyssa and Taryn Hicks, all at home. In addition to her parents, Margaret is preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Sonja M. Hewitt, who died in 2004. Family and friends are invited to call at the Gerald Vickery Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., 110 West Main Street, Troy, PA, on Sunday, December 11, 2005, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held immediately following visitation at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow the service in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy, PA. Memorial contributions in Margaret's memory may be made to Troy Community Hospital, 100 John St., Troy, PA 16947.

Willard (Stub) HEWITT, age 81 of Millerton, RD 2, September 19, 1981 at home. Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral Home, Troy on Monday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral there Tuesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. George Evans officiating. Interment Glenwood Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Troy Community Hospital. Survived by wife, Clara Hewitt, daughter, Margaret Hewitt of Millerton RD 2, son, Larry E. Hewitt of Millerton RD2, sisters, Mrs. Charles (LeEtta) Sweeny of Englewood, FL and Mrs. Louis (Ruth) Warner of Gillett RD; brother Walter Hewitt of Millerton RD 2; two granddaughters, several nieces and nephews. He was a retired dairy farmer.