Joyce's Search Tip - January 2008    Do You Know that you can search just the Obituaries on the site by using the three County Specific Obituary selections in the Partitioned search engine at the bottom of the Current What's New Page? You can narrow your search by including a key word in the cemetery name or a township name in addition to the surname you search. Then select the Find All Words option.  You'll also find obituary and other newspaper clippings using Clippings partition. Additional clippings can be found in the Birth, Marriage, and some other partitions.

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)

 

James MAHOOD, 71, died at the family home on Elmira Street in Troy, Pa., Tuesday at 5 p.m., after a brief illness. He is survived by his widow; two daughters, Mildred, Washington D. C.; and Margaret at home; and a son, Joab, Columbia Cross Roads. Mr. Mahood was a director of the Farmers’ Union. The funeral will be held from the family home Thursday and burial will be in the Glenwood Cemetery, Troy. The Rev. James Carter will officiate. 1933

WILLIS A. MAHOOD, 67, of Horseheads, N.Y., formerly of Troy, died Sunday, Dec. 4, 1983 at his home.  He was born Oct. 17, 1916 in Troy, Pa., the son of Edward and Martha (Olive) Barrett Mahood.  Mr. Mahood was a veteran of World War II.  He is a retired carpenter.  He is survived by daughters, Mrs. Dale (Martha) Berry of Gillett RD 1 and Dawn Mahood of Towanda; one granddaughter and one brother, Terrance Mahood of Florida.  Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral home, troy, on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m.  The funeral service will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. James Krupi officiating.  Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery in Troy.

 

MANLEY Elizabeth "Liz" (Manley) Ripley

85, of Troy, Pa., died on Thursday, July 28, 2011 at the Bradford County Manor. She was the wife of the late Earl C. Ripley who died on Dec. 23, 2010. The couple married Aug. 8, 1946 and had 64 wonderful years together.  The memorial graveside service to honor Liz's life will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 8, 2011 at Glenwood Cemetery in Troy, Pa., with Rev. Garry Zuber of the First Baptist Church of Troy officiating. The Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. 1093 West Main Street, Troy, Pa., has been entrusted with the arrangements.  Liz was born on Nov. 1, 1925 in Troy, Pa., daughter of the late Paul and Eleanor (Knowldon) Manley. She was a Troy High School graduate. Liz could be seen working with her husband Earl at Terrace Lanes bowling alley and was a child care provider for several families in Troy. She was a former member of the Troy Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ) and the Wheel Inn. Liz was a life member of the Troy Fire Company's Ladies Auxiliary and also belonged to the Troy American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. When she was younger, Liz enjoyed dancing, camping, and traveling. She and Earl enjoyed taking several trips out to the western part of the U.S.  Liz is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Carol Ripley of Troy, Pa.; her special granddaughter, Darcy and Tom Ripley-Sarosi, of McEllhattan, Pa.; her step-grandchildren, Kim and Larry Ballard of Towanda, Pa., Chris and Melissa Kenyon of Troy, Pa., her sisters-in-laws, Gloria Ripley and Ruth Manley, both of Troy, Pa.; and several great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family.  Memorial contributions may be made in Liz's memory to the Troy Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, Box 152, Troy, PA 16947.   Towanda Daily Review – July 30, 2011

 

MANLEY
F. Harry "Hank" Age 85, (widower of Liz Manley) formerly of Troy, died January 25, 2006. Surviving are three sons, Tom (Linda) Manley of Gillett, Dick (Barb) Manley of Troy, Roy Manley of Lakeland, FL; five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and two sisters. A private graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Glenwood Cemetery in Troy. Pepper Funeral Home, Canton, is in care of arrangements.

F. HARRY ‘HANK’ MANLEY, long-time resident of Troy, Pa., and most recently of the Phyl-Carlo Retirement Center in Gillett, was called home to his Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006, from Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.  Born in Troy, Pa., on Dec. 19, 1920, Hank was a son of the late L. Paul and Eleanor (Knowlden) Manley. He was a graduate of Troy High School.  Hank and Elizabeth “Liz” (Brown) were married for more than 58 years. He was employed as a parts manager with Eighmey Buick in Troy for many years until his retirement. Mr. Manley’s faith in the Lord Jesus guided him throughout life. He was a devoted member of the Troy Church of Christ and served as a trustee, treasurer, elder and deacon.  Hank enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting, gardening and playing golf.  Surviving are his children, Tom (Linda) Manley of Gillett, Dick (Barb) Manley of Troy and Roy Manley of Lakeland, Fla.; five grandchildren, Steve (Gina) Manley, Jen (Brian) Chamberlain, Darren Manley, David (Denise) Manley and Lyle Manley; eight great-grandchildren, Bethany, Rachael, Brandon and Aaron Manley, Courtney and Sarah Chamberlain, and Brittany and Paige Manley; two sisters, Helen Estep and Elizabeth (Earl) Ripley, all of Troy; two sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law, Ruth Manley, Betty Brown and Tom Brown, all of Troy. In addition to his wife, Liz, who died on May 23, 2004, Hank was predeceased by two brothers, Robert and Edward Manley, and a brother-in-law, Bob Estep. A private graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28, at Glenwood Cemetery in Troy. The Rev. Duane Taylor will officiate. Those who wish may direct memorials in Mr. Manley’s name to the Pennsylvania Christian Church at P.O. Box 900, New Stanton, Pa., to be used for its Church Camp in Nordmont, Pa. Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Drive, Canton, is in care of arrangements.

MANLEY Frances NOBLE, age 86, a resident of Bradford County manor, formerly of Coryland Road in Gillett, PA, died on Tuesday, January 25, 2000 at Troy Community Hospital, Troy, PA.  She was born on June 17, 1913 in Granville Center, PA, a daughter of S. Taylor and Elnora (Leiby) Manley.  Frances was a graduate of Towanda High school.  She was employed by the Troy Hotel and Bendix Corporation during the war.  Frances married LaVere W. Noble in 1935 and moved to Nobledale Farm where they celebrated 61 years of marriage.  She was a member of the Coryland Church where she taught Sunday School and was a member of the Ladies Aid.  She started a Girls Guild in 1960.  Frances is survived by her sister, Mary Henson of Florida; brother-in-law, Oscar MacRonald of Gillett, PA; daughter-in-law, Shirley (Hall) Noble of Gillett RR 2; grandchildren, Sharon Noble Borek (Bill Chappell); Stephen and Donna Noble, Terry and Linda Noble, Tim and Julie Noble, Stuart and Elaine Noble; great-grandchildren, Michelle Borek, Ben McClure, Thomas, Adam, Stephanie, Jessica, Jennifer, Maria Jo, Wesley and Cory Noble; several nieces and nephews including special niece Linda (Manley) Everts; step-brothers, Walt Manley, Tom Manley; step-sisters, Mattie Stevens, Florence Willianson, Vera Rogers, Bea Cashdollar, Margaret Newton; sisters-in-law, Rosalie Kingsley, Marilyn Jones; brothers-in-law, Lonnie Noble and Calvin Noble.  She is predeceased by her husband, LaVere Noble, in 1995; son, Tommy Noble in 1988; brothers, Sam Manley, Carl Manley; sister, Kay MacRonald.  Funeral services were held at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy on January 27 with the rev. Charles R. Root officiating and interment to be in Glenwood Cemetery, troy, PA.  Memorial contributions may be directed to the Big Elm Fire Dept. c/o Jeff Johnson, RR 2, Millerton, PA 16936.

MANLEY –FRANCES (MANLEY) NOBLE age 86, a resident of Bradford County Manor and a former resident of Coryland Road, Gillett, died Tuesday, January 25, 2000 at Troy Community Hospital.  She was born June 17, 1913 in Granville Center, a daughter of S. Taylor and Elnora (Leiby) Manley.  Frances was a graduate of Towanda High School.  She was employed by the Troy Hotel and the Bendix Corporation during the Second World War.  Frances married LaVere W. Noble in 1935, and they moved to Nobledale Farm where they celebrated 61 years of marriage.  She was a member of the Coryland Church, where she taught Sunday School and was a member of the Ladies Aid.  She started a Girls Guild in 1960.  Frances is survived by her sister, Mary Henson of Florida; brother-in-law, Oscar McRonald, Gillett; daughter-in-law, Shirley (Hall) Noble, Gillett RR 2; grandchildren Sharon Noble Borek (Bill Chaapel) Stephen & Donna Noble, Terry & Linda Noble, Tim & Julie Noble, Stuart & Elaine Noble; great-grandchildren, Michelle Borek, Ben McClure, Thomas, Adam, Stephanie, Jessica, Jennifer, Maria Jo, Wesley, and Cory Noble; several nieces and nephews, including special nieces Linda (Manley) Everts; step-brothers Walt Manley, Tom Manley; step-sisters, Mattie Stevens, Florence Williamson, Vera Rogers, Bea Cashdollar, Margaret Newton; sisters-in-law, Rosalie Kingsley, Marilyn Jones; brothers-in-law Lonnie Noble and Calvin Noble.  She was predeceased by her husband, LaVere Noble in 1995; son Tommy Noble, 1988; brothers Sam Manley, Carl Manley, and sister Kay McRonald.  Friends are invited to call at the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home, 110 West Main Street, Troy on Thursday, January 27, 2000 from 12 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Funeral services will immediately follow at the funeral home at 1:00 p.m. with the Reverend Charles R. Root officiating.   Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.  Memorial contributions may be directed to the Big Elm Fire Department, c/o Jeff Johnson, RR2 Millerton, PA.  –Canton Independent Sentinel.

MANLEY Helen YORK, 84, of Troy, PA died Friday, September 1, 2000 at Bradford County Manor, West Burlington, PA.  She was born December 17, 1915 in Rochester, NY, a daughter of the late Leon and Julia Price Manley.  Helen was a retired bookkeeper, having been employed at the troy Engine and Machine Company and McClure Motor Company.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church of troy and was a charter member of the Troy Business and Professional Women’s Association.  She was an avid bowler at Terrace Lanes in Troy.  She is survived by a step-son, Warren York; sister-in-law, Meta Manley of Troy; niece, Carol Lynne and David Wendell of Sanford, ME; nephew, Donald and Nancy Manley of Lititz, PA; three great-nephews, two great-nephews, one great-great-niece and one great-great-nephew.  She was predeceased by her husband, Theodore “Ted” York in 1983; and a brother, William Manley, in 1996.  Funeral services were held at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy on September 5 with the Rev. Garry Zuber officiating and interment to be in Glenwood Cemetery, troy.  Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Troy, 160 Canton St., Troy, PA 16947.

MANLEY –HELEN (MANLEY) YORK, 84, Troy, died Friday, September 1, 2000 at Bradford County Manor.  She was born December 17, 1915 in Rochester, NY, a daughter of the late Leon and Julia (Price) Manley.  Helen was a retired bookkeeper having been employed at the Troy Engine Machine Company and McClure Motor Company.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church of troy and was a charter member of the Troy Business and Professional Women’s Association.  She was an avid bowler at Terrace Lanes, Troy.  She is survived by a stepson, Warren York; sister-in-law, Meta Manley, Troy; niece Carol Lynne and David Wendell, Sanford, ME; nephew Donald and Nancy Manley, Lititz, PA; three great-nieces; two great-nephews; one great-great-nephew.  She was predeceased by her husband, Theodore “Ted” York, June 1, 1983; and a brother, William P. Manley, October 29, 1996.  The funeral service was held September 5, 2000 at the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home, Troy, with the Rev. Garry Zuber, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Troy, officiating.  Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.  Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Troy, 160 Canton Street, Troy, PA.

MANLEY Robert Leon
Local News) Mr. and Mrs. Leon Manley have the sympathy of the community over the death at 4 Monday morning of their son, Robert Leon, 14 months old, from pneumonia, following measles and whooping cough. Funeral services were held at 2 Tuesday afternoon, the Rev. Johnstone officiating. Interment was in Glenwood cemetery. TGR 1922

W. Edward MANLEY, age 80, of Troy, PA died February 2, 1999 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA.  He was born in Granville Center, PA on September 24, 1918, a son of the late L. Paul and Eleanor (Knowlden) Manley.  Ed was a member of the Troy Church of Christ.  He was a lifelong farmer and was also a part-time mail carrier.  He is survived by his wife of 58 years, ruth (Rockwell) Manley of Troy, PA; sons, Jerry Manley and Joe Manley, both of Troy; daughters, Ann (Harry) Derck of Rochester, NY, Phyllis (DeWayne) Low of Apopka, FL, Susan (Jerome) Farrell of Apalachin, NY; grandchildren, Harry Jr. and Ed Derck, Gary and Jeff Derr, Nicole May; great-grand-daughters, Dorothy Anne Derck, Caitlyn, Ashley and Anisa Derr; brothers, Harry (Elizabeth) Manley of Troy; sisters, Elizabeth (Earl) Ripley of Troy, Helen Estep of Troy; several nieces and nephews.  Ed was predeceased by his brother, Robert Manley.  Funeral services were held February 5 at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy with the Rev. George Durie officiating and burial to be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.  Memorial contributions may be directed to the Troy Ambulance Association, PO Box 13, Troy, PA 16947.

WILLIAM P. MANLEY, 77, of Troy, PA, died Tuesday, October 29, 1969 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.  He was born April 19, 1919 in Rochester, NY, the son of Leon and Julia Price Manley.  He was a 1937 graduate of troy High School.  He was an independent insurance agent in Troy for many years.  Mr. Manley was a veteran with the U.S. Marine Corps, serving during World War II.  He was a member of Troy American Legion No. 49, the Troy Lions Club, the Trojan Masonic Lodge No. 306 F and AM and Towanda Lodge of Perfection and Williamsport Consistory.  He was formerly a member of the Trojan Booster Club and also served on the Boy Scout Committee for Troop 47.  He was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Troy.  Mr. Manley is survived by his wife of 53 years, Meta Manley (160 Prospect St., Troy); daughter and son-in-law, Carol Lynne and David Wendel of Sanford, ME; son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Nancy Manley of Lititz, PA; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Helen York of Troy, PA; several cousins.  He was predeceased by a brother, Robert Manley.  Private services were to be held at the convenience of the family with arrangements by the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy.  Memorials may be directed to the Bradford Sullivan Lions Eye Bank, PO Box 323, Towanda, PA. –Towanda Daily Review.

MASON –DORANDO (MASON) HOOSE, 87, of Troy and formerly of Checkerville, Pa. passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at Twin Oaks Personal Care Home in Granville, Pa. surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of the late Maxwell D. Hoose who passed away on Sept. 19, 1995. The couple married April 6, 1946 and had 49 happy years together. Family and friends are welcome to call from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Monday, April 6, 2015 at the Gerald W. Vickery Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., 1093 West Main St., Troy, Pa. The funeral service to honor Dorando's life will be held at the conclusion of the visitation at noon on Monday, April 6 at the funeral home with her pastor, Rev. Daniel Graham officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery.Dorando was born on Dec. 4, 1927 in Elmira, N.Y., daughter of the late John and Emma (Dunbar) Mason. She was a Troy High School graduate, class of 1945. Dorando worked as a cashier for the Acme grocery store and later for the Super Duper, retiring from the Super Duper in 1989. She attended Springfield Baptist Church, and enjoyed shopping, playing games, and spending time with her family and friends. Dorando is survived by her children, James (Lelane) Hoose of Easton, Pa., Larry (Sandra) Hoose of Brooksville, Fla., Scott (Kathleen Harris) Hoose of Fort Myers, Fla., Richard (Doris) Hoose of Middletown, Pa., and Jenelle Mott of Troy, Pa.; her grandchildren, Jeffrey Hoose, Marnie Dominick, Amy Hoose, Alex Hoose, Joseph Hoose, Michael Hoose, Lisa DiNunzio, and Kelly Mott; four great-grandchildren; her sister, Beverly Knights of Troy, Pa.; along with several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Maxwell, and her four sisters and a brother. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Twin Oaks Personal Care Home's Activity Fund, 1100 Cowley Rd., Granville Summit, PA or to the Springfield Baptist Church, 3093 Springfield Rd., Columbia Cross Roads, PA. –Towanda Daily Review 4/3//2015

MARTIN –MARJORIE J. ‘JANE’ JENNINGS passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, November 25th, 2014. Jane was the daughter of the late Leonard and Avis (Friends) Martin. She was born in Troy, NY February 27th, 1933. She is survived in marriage 60 years, 30 years of which as a Navy wife; to Charles "LaVerne" Jennings of Millerton; children, Deborah (Adrian) Whiddon of Yuma, AZ, Douglas (Kathy) Jennings of San Diego, CA, Dawn Norris of Lusby, MD, Duane (Doris) Jennings of Charlestown, IN, Daniel (Kim) Jennings of Leonardtown, MD; 10 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; 3 four legged furry grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; 4 step-great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins; sisters-in-law, Pauline Martin of Daggett, PA, Margaret "Peg" (Bill) Everett of Millerton, PA; brother-in-law, Donald (Leah) Jennings of Millerton, PA and special friends, Christine and Gary Benjamin of Bailey Creek, PA. In addition to her parents, Jane is predeceased by her sister, Harriet; brother, Gordon; son, David and granddaughter, Erin. Jane was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, friend and neighbor. She will always be known best for her love of gardening, auctions, watching the squirrels, birds, and roosters, and listening to Charlie Pride, the country music singer. She was very proud to be a boy and girl scout leader for many years and was awarded the Boy Scouts Wood Badge Award; the Scouts highest ranking award. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY Monday, December 1st, 2014 from 3:00PM to 6:00PM. Funeral and committal services celebrating Jane Jennings life will follow the calling hours at 6:00PM. Graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family in the Glenwood Cemetery, Troy, PA. Those wishing please make memorials to the charity of one’s choice. –Elmira Star-Gazette 11/29/2014

MATTESON - TOWER, Maru J.
Age 82, of Pinnacle Towers, Wellsboro, PA, died July 19, 2008 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Herbert W. Tower who died July 1, 1987. Maru was born September 24, 1925 in Columbia Cross Roads, PA, the daughter of the late Clayton and Emily Honeywell Matteson. She was a graduate of Troy High School and St. Joseph's School of Nursing, Elmira, NY. Maru was a retired registered nurse, having worked for Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital and Broad Acres Nursing Home. She was a member of and very involved in the life of the Niles Valley Methodist Church. She was an avid baseball fan and enjoyed playing cards and Bingo with her Pinnacle Towers friends. Surviving are daughter, Wynnette Richardson, Wellsboro; son and daughter-in-law, William and Debbie Tower, Wellsboro; brothers and sisters-in-law, Earl and Phyllis Matteson, Endicott, NY, and Gerald and Sally Matteson, Lady Lake, FL; four grandchildren, two step grandchildren, two great-granddaughters, two step great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Kyle Richardson. Friends and family are invited to Maru's Life Celebration on Monday, July 21, 2008, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home", 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. Funeral Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. with Kristi Webster of Niles Valley, and Maru's grandson, Brad Tower, officiating. Burial in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy, PA. If desired, memorials may be sent in her memory to the Niles Valley Methodist Church.

MATTHEWS -JO ANN (Matthews) CHAPPELL, 78, of Troy, PA passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. She was the wife of the late Gerald R. Chappell, who passed away Jan. 9, 2011. The couple married May 20, 1962 and had 48 happy years together. Jo Ann was born on May 20, 1942 in Williamsport, PA, daughter of the late Sherman and Helen (Summers) Matthews. She was a real estate agent, working for Northern Tier Real Estate in Troy. Jo Ann attended First Baptist Church of Troy, was a member of the Heritage Garden Club of Troy, Master Gardeners, the Red Hat Society, both Sylvania and Troy Lions Clubs, and was a volunteer librarian at Allen F. Pierce Free Library in Troy. Jo Ann is survived by her children, Brian (Joanne) Chappell of Victor, NY and Heather Chappell (Carl Martel) of Big Flats, NY; grandchildren, Benjamin Chappell, Mitchell Chappell and Jay Adams; brother, Stuart (Melinda) Matthews of Kernersville, NC;  sister, Melissa Stump of Shallote, NC; brothers-in-law, Terry Hughes of Cogan Station, PA and Lewis (Marcia) Chappell of Tioga, PA; along with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Erik Chappell and granddaughter Abbigail Chappell. Family and friends are welcome to gather at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug.14, 2020 at Glenwood Cemetery on East Main Street in Troy for Jo Ann’s graveside remembrance service. It has been asked that everyone wear a mask and remember social distancing at that time. Services have been entrusted to the Gerald W. Vickery Jr. Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., 1093 West Main Street, Troy, PA. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made in Jo Ann’s memory to the Heritage Garden Club of Troy c/o Vivian Hall, treasurer, 1511 Wallace Road Troy, PA. -Towanda Daily Review 8/4/2010

MATTOCKS CARRIE
Califf, Mrs. Carrie Mattocks-aged 77, died at the Chambersburg Hospital, Sunday, August 26, 1945 after suffering a stroke. She is survived by two sons, Harry Califf, Beaumont, Calif, and Ellery Califf, Lancaster; a daughter, Mrs. William (Mabel) Roberts, Kennett Square; a brother, Ray Mattocks, Columbia Cross Rds and five grandchildren. She was the daughter of Wallace and Esther Mattocks, Springfield. She married Justin E Califf on Dec 30, 1890. For nearly 20 years they lived in Troy Twp and during that time, were members of the Church of Christ. Services were held at Chambersburg Tuesday at 11 am. The body was then moved to the Soper Chapel for funeral services Wednesday with burial in Glenwood Cemetery. Rev. Owen Barrett officiated.

EARL L. MATTOCKS, 89, of Troy died Sunday, Dec. 19, 1993, at Troy Community Hospital.  He was born April 28, 1904, in Springfield Township, a son of Fred and Ethel Daly Mattocks.  He was a machinist with the Troy Engine Machine Co. for 17 years and owned and operated a dairy farm.  Upon his retirement he owned and trained harness horses.  He enjoyed hunting.  He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Edward Wyder of Troy; grandchildren, Erlene Jordan and Clifford Harper, both of Ohio, and Francis Harper Jr. and Thad Cotter of Batavia, N.Y.; eight great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, Orton and Vivian Mattocks of Florida, Edwin and Lillian Mattocks of Texas, and Gerald and Katherine Mattocks of Tunkhannock; several nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his wife, Iva M. Mattocks, on Nov. 9, 1983; by brothers, Clyde Mattocks, in 1979, and Frederick, who also died Dec. 19, 1993.  Friends may call Tuesday at the Vickery funeral Home, Troy, from 7 to 9 p.m.  The funeral will be held there Wednesday at 2 p.m.  The Rev. George Durie will officiate.  Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.  Memorials may be directed to the Troy Ambulance Association, Troy, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review.

Walter MATUSZEWSKI, age 75, of Troy, PA died April 13, 1997 at home.  He was born October 14, 1921 in Malspeth, NY.  He was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church in troy, PA.  He served with the U.S. Army as a staff sergeant in WW II with 3-1/2 years overseas.  He retired from American Steel in Long Island, NY and had been a resident of Troy for ten years.  He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Florence; a daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Robert Zaffarese of Gillett RR 2, PA; son, Robert Matuszewski of Middle Island, Long Island, NY; grandsons, Paul Zaffarese and Michael Zaffarese; granddaughters, Carrisa Matuszewski and Tiffany Matuszewski; great=granddaughters, Jessica Zaffarese and great grandson, Joseph Zaffarese; sister, Helen Morris of Lakewood, NJ; several nieces and nephews.  A funeral mass was held at St. John’s Catholic Church in Troy on April 16 (11 am) with celebrant Father Joseph Rafferty.  Arrangements were by the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy and burial was to be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy, with full military honors.  Memorials maybe directed to Troy Ambulance Association, PO Box 13, Troy, PA 16947.

CHARLES O. MAUL
Charles O. Maul, 96, of Mansfield, PA died Tuesday, March 21, 1995 at the Skilled Nursing Unit of the Towanda Memorial Hospital. Born July 19, 1898 in Phoenix Park, PA, he was the son of Louis and Katie Patton Maul. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Mansfield. Mr. Maul was formerly employed with Penelec for 40 years. He was a member of the Mansfield Rod and Gun Club. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Nan and Wesley Johnson of Leesburg, FL; son, Charles R. Maul of Washington, DC; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Mrs. (obit is error s/b Miss) Mildred Sweet of Towanda RR 1; brother-in-law, Richmond Sweet of Troy RR 3. He was predeceased by his wife, Cecile Maul, in 1990. Funeral services were held at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy on March 31 with the Rev. Benjamin Nevin officiating and burial to be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy. Memorials may be directed to the First Baptist Church of Mansfield, PA 16933. (TGR, Thursday, March 30, 1995)

Howard J. MAXFIELD, 85, of troy, PA died July 17, 1998 at the Bradford County Manor.  He was born October 5, 1912 in Livingston, NJ a son of the late Harry and Emily E. (Smith) Maxfield.  Howard was employed as a machinist for over 40 years at Litton Industries, retiring in December 1974.  He attended the First Baptist Church of Troy.  Howard is survived by his wife of 27 years, Doris (McGarrow) Maxfield of Troy; daughters, Emily (Allan) Rubenstein of Winter Park, FL, Carol (Fred) Cotkin of DeBary, FL; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Emily Townley of Ohio.  Funeral services were held at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy on July 20 with the Rev. Garry Zuber officiating and interment to be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.

MAXFIELD -MARGARET BOWMAN
Margaret "Marge" Bowman, 47, of Troy RR 1, PA died Saturday, February 17, 1996 at home. She is survived by her parents, Howard and Doris Maxfield of Troy RR 1; a special friend, Don Ettenberger; and several aunts and uncles. Funeral services were held at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy on February 21 (2 p.m.) with the Rev. Garry Zuber officiating and burial to be in Glenwood Cemetery. (TGR Thursday, February 22, 1996)

Long, Fannie MAXWELL-a lifelong resident of Troy, expired at her home in West Main street at 6:30  Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Long had been in failing health for a year or more. She was confined to her bed about three weeks. Death was due to acute embolitis.  Mrs. Long was born March 3, 1852, the only daughter of Thomas and Eliza Ballard Maxwell, prominent Trojans of their day. She was the last of her family, an only brother Percy Maxwell, having died some years ago. A crushing sorrow to her was the death of her only child, a daughter, Miss Irene Long, in 1915. In girlhood she enjoyed the advantages of Miss Kootz’s fashionable school in Philadelphia where and in social circles at home she was known for her beauty and vivacity. The kindness of heart and leadership which were part of her heritage found expression particularly in her latter years in many directions. Maxwell Chapter of the Eastern Star, of which she was the first Matron, was named for her, she had been for a number of years President of the Progress Club, and the Presbyterian church numbered her among its staunchest supporters. She will be greatly missed by her neighbors and large circle of acquaintances. Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon, the Rev. Edward P Morse, her neighbor and pastor officiating. Interment was in Glenwood cemetery. The bearers were Messrs. W W Beaman, Harry S Mitchell, J C Rockwell, Leon Manley, George F ?? and P S King.

MAXWELL W P
Word was received in Troy last Friday morning that W. P. Maxwell had died during the preceding night in his room at the Sahler Sanitarium in Kingston, N.Y., where he had been a patient since last spring.  Mr. Maxwell was the son of the late Thomas Maxwell, once a prominent business man of this village.  His mother was Eliza A. Ballard, daughter of O. P. Ballard, and a sister of Mrs. Julia Crawford of Amsterdan, N.Y. and of Miss Minnie Ballard of Troy. Mr. Maxwell was born in this village June 20, 1864.  He was educated in the schools of Troy, and in the Chester Military College at Chester, Pa.  In school he was distinguished for his proficiency in mathematics and on his graduation at Chester in 1884 he was offered the position of instructor in mathematics in that institution. This position he declined, and returning to Troy he engaged in the drug business, first in partnership with Andrew Stuart in the Redington store on Canton Street, and later with H. C. Carpenter in the B. B. Mitchell store on Main Street. After retiring from the drug business he took an active part in the organization of the Troy Shoe Company, and for several years devoted his time and energies to the business of his company.  Partly on account of ill health he withdrew from the shoe company, and after a period of rest accepted a position as chemist with the tanning firm of Kistler, Lesh & Co., at Lock Haven, Pa., and removed to that place in 1904. The Clinton Dispatch of Lock Haven in its issue of last Saturday has this to say of Mr. Maxwell’s residence in that city:  “Mr. Maxwell twelve years ago entered the chemistry department of Kistler, Lesh & Co., and at the time of his death was superintendent of the five large tanneries owned by this firm, and had special supervision of the chemistry departments of the same.  Mr. Maxwell was one of the best chemists in the state, and his services were highly valued by the company in whose employ he was for so long a period.  During his residence in this city he took an active part in public affairs, and as a Democrat was elected to City Council from the Third Ward and served the city faithfully and well for one term.  He was also a member of the board of directors of the Annie H. Ross library on behalf of the city, while a member of Council.  He was a member of the Lock Haven Lodge of Elks and of Great Island, Presbyterian church. Mr. Maxwell, while quiet and unassuming in manner, was at the same time affable and agreeable.  He was a man of strict integrity and was held in very high esteem by all who knew him.”  Mr. Maxwell was married January 4, 1888, to Edith M. Fredericks, daughter of the late James W. Fredericks of Lock Haven.  The death of Mrs. Maxwell, which occurred November 22, 1914, was a blow from shich he did not recover.  A physical and nervous breakdown followed, adn a little more than a year ago he was granted a vacation by Kistler, Lesh & Co., until his health should be sufficiently restored to resume his position with them.  After spending a time with his sister in Troy he went to a snaitarium at Hornell, N.Y., and later to the one at Kingston where he died. Mr. Maxwell was brought up in the Presbyterian church of Troy and became a communicant member in 1885 retaining his membership here until 1909, when he transferred it to the Great Island Presbyterian church of Lock Haven. The funeral was held Monday afternoon from the home of his sister, Mrs. Fannie Maxwell Long, on West Main Street, who is the only surviving member of his family.  The services were conducted by his former pastor, Rev. E. P. Morse. The interment was in the family lot in Glenwood Cemetery.  The bearers were E. E. VanDyne, R. E. VanSyckel, Dr. M. B. Ballard and F. L. Ballard of Troy.  Horace Crawford of Rochester, N.Y. and Sedgewick Kistler of Lock Haven. Among those in attendance from out of town were Mr. Maxwell’s brother-in-law, B. W. Fredericks of Boston, with his wife and daughter, Mrs. C. E. Walton of Lock Haven, Mrs. Ezra Canfield of Williamsport, S. H. Jewell and daughter of Canton, and Maxwell Minier of Elmira. TGR 1916

Charles F. MAY, Sr., age 80, of Troy, Pa., Saturday, November 11, 1972, at the Troy Community Hospital. Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy, Pa. Sunday 2-4 and 7-9. Funeral service will be held there Monday at 2 p.m. Rev. Charles Walker and Owen Barrett. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy, with full Military Honors.

MAY, Charles F., Sr., age 80, of Troy, Pa., Saturday, November 11, 1972 at the Troy Community Hospital. Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy, Pa, Sunday 2-4 and 7-9. Funeral Service will be held there Monday at 2 p.m., Rev. Charles Walker and Owen Barrett. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy, will full Military Honors. Survived by wife, Thressa; daughter, Mrs. Albert (June) McClure of Troy, Pa.; son, Charles May, Jr. of Troy, Pa.; Foster Daughter, Freda Bailey of Troy, Pa.; nephew, Charles W. Reidy of Troy, Pa.; sisters, Mrs. John (Grace) Balmer of Dearborn, Michigan, Mrs. Frank (Ella) Chamberlain of Elmira; brother, Jefferson May of Pine Valley, New York; 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers the family requests contribution be made to Troy Community Hospital or the Brooks-Flick American Legion Post No. 49 Memorial Fund. He was a member of the Troy United Methodist Church, retired insurance business man, Navy Veteran of World War I, 50-year-member of the Brooks-Flick American Legion Post No. 49, Member of the Towanda Last Mans Club, former member of the Trojan Lodge F&AM 306, Troy Rotary Club and Elmira Elks Lodge.

 

MAY Charles May Jr

Charles (Chuck) May, Jr., 89, well known businessman of Troy, PA, died on June 30, 2013 at the Troy Hospital. Charles was born in Troy on September 12, 1923 the son of Charles and Thressa (Reidy) May. He graduated from Troy High School in 1941 and after returning from military service, he attended Cornell University. He entered the military in June 1942 and graduated as a fighter pilot in June 1943. He was immediately sent overseas as a co-pilot on a B-17 bomber crew with the Martin Provisional Group, a group of 32 bomber crews who served as replacement crews. Chuck's crew flew the "Winnie C" bomber and was the only crew of the 32 crews to complete 25 missions and have all 10 men alive. Chuck returned to "The States" and became a First Pilot, flying out of Florida for 2 years training Radar crews. Chuck married Phyllis Tuttle on April 21, 1944. In 1952 they built their dream home on Prospect St. where Chuck resided until December 2010 when Sherwood's Personal Care Home lovingly took over his care. Chuck and Phyl raised three children, Sheila Angove, Jerry (Susan) May and Candace May. He is also survived by grandchildren, John (Sherri) Angove, Cara May, Rob (Jody) Spencer, and Rayna (Brock) Kitchen and great-grandchildren, Cali Angove, Isaiah May, Cooper Kitchen, Kendall Kitchen, Cole Spencer and Mackenzie Spencer. Chuck is also survived by his sister, June Mitchell, and many nieces and nephews. Chuck entered the insurance business in 1946 with his father and built a very successful insurance agency. He worked there until it was purchased by his son and he retired in 1987. Chuck was a 60 year member of the Troy Lion's Club having served in all the offices in the local club. He also received the Melvin Jones Award, the highest honor in Lionism and was District Governor in 1966-67. He was a member of the Troy American Legion, Troy VFW, Armenia Mountain Debating Society and the Cross Roads Hunting Camp. Chuck's wife of 59 years, Phyl, passed in 2003 and his granddaughter, Wendi Jo Angove in 1977. Family and friends are invited to call from 9-11 a.m. on Friday, July 5, 2013, at the First Baptist Church of Troy. A funeral service directed by Rev Garry Zuber will follow at 11 a.m. Military honors will follow at the graveside in Glenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be directed to the Troy Lion's Club Christmas Basket fund to provide Christmas food and gifts to deserving families: Troy Lions, P.O. Box 215, Troy, PA 16947. The Gerald W. Vickery Jr. Funeral Home Inc., 1093 West Main St., Troy, PA is assisting the family.   Star Gazette – July 2, 2013

 

GALEN MAY, 87, of Troy, PA passed away peacefully on Saturday December 6, 2014 at Twin Oaks Personal Care Home in Granville. Galen Edward, “Gay” to family and friends, was born on August 15, 1927 in Elmira Heights, NY. He was a son of the late Adelbert and Ethel (Bailey) May. As a young man he attended Granville and Troy schools and enjoyed dairy farming. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Gay was employed for 35 years as a Millwright with Westinghouse Corp. in Big Flats. On June 13, 1952, he married the former Virginia “Ginny” Dunbar. They were blessed with 57 years together and raised three sons before her passing on August 27, 2009. Gay will be lovingly remembered as a family man. He was soft spoken, always kind and giving. His memberships included the East Troy Baptist Church, Troy’s American Legion and V.F.W. Posts and the Canton Moose Lodge. He enjoyed doing many things; hunting, bowling, golf and horseshoes. He also liked to do crossword puzzles and read. Gay and Ginny were able to take many bus trips together all over the country and they played many card games with friends. Surviving are his children; Gary (Nancy) May of Brookings, OR, Rick (Wendy) May of Col X Rds and Jim May of Troy; five grandchildren, Jason (Simone) Smith, Darrin (Erin) May, Corey May, Tyler May and Sarah Fowler; three great grandchildren, Madison May, Alexander May and Hazel Smith; two siblings, Walter (Wilma) May of Troy and Pat Hartford of Alba; a sister-in-law, Mila May of Canton and brother-in-law, Ronald Dunbar of Troy, many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. In addition to his beloved wife Virginia, he was predeceased by two siblings; Eloise (Carlyle “Pogie”) NanNoy and Max May; a sister-in-law, Betty Jane Dunbar and brother-in-law, Dale Hartford. Calling hours are 4 – 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11 at Pepper Funeral Home, 578 Springbrook Dr., Canton. Rev. Garry Zuber will officiate the funeral service at 7:00. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, consider a memorial to the East Troy Baptist Church, P.O. Box 21 Troy, PA. Towanda Daily Review 12/9/2014

MAY –MARCELLA (MAY) HYDE-SMITH - On the morning of Wednesday, July 23, 2014, lifelong Bradford County resident Dr. Marcella (May) Hyde-Smith passed away peacefully at her Canton residence after a long and valiant struggle with cancer and Alzheimer's Disease. She was 86 years of age. Born Nov. 6, 1927 in Granville Township, she was the daughter of Martin L. and Lucy (Shoemaker) May. She was a graduate of Troy High School and in 1956 received her undergraduate degree in Elementary Education from Mansfield University. She went on to earn her master's and doctorate degrees in education from Penn State University. In addition to her work in the Pennsylvania public schools as a teacher, reading consultant, coordinator and Director of Curriculum and Federal Programs, Dr. Hyde-Smith was an adjunct faculty member at both Mansfield and Penn State. Marcella was married to fellow educator John Hyde for 50 years until his passing in 1998. In 1985 she authored a book, "Bradford County, The Story of Its People." In 1988 she received the Distinguished Educator Award from Mansfield University. Her volunteer service to Mansfield spanned more than 35 years and included serving on the Alumni Association Board of Directors as a member of the steering committee to save North Hall, and in a leadership capacity for the Mansfield chapters of Phi Delta Kappa and Delta Kappa Gamma. A charter member of the Mansfield University Foundation, she served from 1974 to 2006, and was recently made an honorary member. Her vision and leadership were instrumental in growing the foundation's funds, which has allowed the foundation to provide increased financial support to the university. She received the Elsie Burke Service Award in 2007 and established and funded two student scholarships at Mansfield University, and was firm in her conviction that the welfare of the students be foremost in the decision-making process of the board. In addition, she and her husband, Al, donated a Steinway grand piano to the university's music department as part of their initiative to become an "All Steinway School." As a tribute to her service to Mansfield, in 2007 she was the recipient of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Eberly Award for volunteerism. In September of 2000 Marcella married Al Smith, who was at her side every day of their marriage and throughout her illness. A lady in every sense of the word, she carried herself through life with dignity, grace, Christian love and a perpetual smile. In addition to her husband, Al, Marcella is survived by her brothers, Bob May of Lake Worth, Fla., and T. James Shoemaker of Troy; nieces, Linda (and David) Henry of Sayre, Valerie May of Lake Worth, Fla. and Lisa May Klein of Alpharetta, Ga.; nephews, Brian, Robert and Scott May, all of Lake Worth, Keith Shoemaker of Wilton, Conn. and Dwight Shoemaker of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa.; stepchildren, Jill Hoffman of Wyomissing Hills, Pa., Albert Smith of Mattydale, N.Y., Connie Templar of Exton, Pa. and Todd Smith of Clarkston, Mich.; as well as nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, several great-nieces and great-nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her first husband, John; her parents and her sister, Benita May Hawthorne. The family would like to acknowledge and thank the many caregivers that helped Marcella to stay in her home over the past five years. Calling hours will be 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, at Morse & Kleese Funeral Home, 94 N. Center St., Canton. A celebration of Marcella's life will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, at the Canton Ecumenical Parish with her pastor, Rev. Jerry Schmidt, officiating. There will be visitation at the church one hour before the service. Interment will follow in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy. Contributions in Marcella's memory may be directed to the Canton Ecumenical Parish, 103 N. Center St., Canton, PA. –Towanda Daily Review 7/25/2014

MAY Sophia A
Mrs. Sophia A. Nelson, for fourteen years a resident of Sylvania, died on Wednesday morning, April 15th, aged 80, after an illness of nearly two weeks duration.  She was tenderly nursed by her daughter, Mrs. A. A. Garman of Philadelphia, who with loving hands ministered to her in her sickness.  Deceased up to these last weeks of sickness was a vigorous woman for her years.  With a clever mind and unimpaired faculties she was able to attend to business as well as many much younger than she.  She was a woman of a tender heart and of a kindly spirit, but it sometimes took a stranger a little while to find out all her goodness of heart.  She was a good business woman, and the soul of honor herself, she expected all with whom she had dealings to be strictly honorable and to live up to the letter of their agreements with her.  She was an obliging, tender, thoughtful neighbor and a firm friend.  A member of the Baptist church, she attended the Disciple church in this place and gave liberally of her means for its support.  Although none of her kindred dwell among us to mourn her loss she will be greatly missed in the church and the community by a wide circle of friends and acquaintances.  The funeral services were held at the house at 2 p.m., on Friday and were conducted by her pastor, Rev. L. D. Vosburgh, assisted by Rev. A. G. Cameron, her near neighbor during the years of her residence in Sylvania.  A duet was sung by Mrs. Maud Slingerland and Mrs. David Yorke and a solo by Mrs. Maud Slingerland.  The interment took place in the Sylvania cemetery. TGR 1903  - Joyce, Sophia has a marker in Glenwood  Sec 8-1  Carman Amelia A.   Oct.21.1972   On marker w/Sophia A. Nelson

MAY - Mrs. Mattie L. Stevens, 50, of Bentley Creek, died early Tuesday, Oct. 11, 1938, after an extended illness. She is survived by her husband, Raymond Stevens; three daughters, Blanche, Leona, and Mary Lou; two sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Abbey of Springfield and Mrs. Sadie Inman of Troy; a brother Steven May. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. Burial in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy, Pa.

MAY
NICOLE (NIKKI) L. MAY, 27, of Apalachin, N.Y., died Sunday evening, Nov. 14, 1999, in Syracuse, N.Y., as the result of an auto accident.  She was a 1991 graduate of Vestal High School, attended Broome Community College and worked as a waitress at Tony’s Pizzeria and Restaurant in Endicott, N.Y.  Nikki will be greatly missed by her family and many friends, but especially by her very best friend, “MA,” her mother.  She is survived by her parents, Susan and Jerome Farrell of Apalachin, N.Y. and Clay and Darlene May of Chenango Forks, N.Y.; her maternal grandmother, Ruth Manley; her sister, Sheri Farrell of Chandler, Ariz.; her brothers, Ken Farrell of Mesa, Ariz., Kevin Farrell of Mesa, Ariz., and Brian Farrell of Albuquerque, N.M.; her special aunts and uncles, Ann and Harry Derck of Rochester, N.Y., Phyllis and Dwayne Low of Apopka, Fla., Joe Manley of Troy, Pa., and Jerry Manley of Troy, Pa.; also several nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was predeceased by her maternal grandfather, Edward Manley, and her paternal grandparents, Newton May and Audrey Swain.  A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Coleman and Daniels Funeral Home, Route 434, Apalachin, N.Y.  Joseph Federowicz, deacon of St. Margaret Mary Church, will officiate.  The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.  Burial will be at the Glenwood Cemetery, Troy, Pa., at the convenience of the family.  Those wishing may make contributions to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 1249 Upper Front St., Binghamton, N.Y.  –Towanda Daily Review.

MAY – SADIE INMAN PIERCE 92, a resident of Green Home, Wellsboro, Pa., died there Friday, January 24, 1986.  She was formerly a resident of Troy.  Born June 3, 1893 in Ridgebury Township, she was the daughter of Alvin and Mary Ann Severance May.  She was a member of the Troy Baptist Church.  Besides her husband, Israel Pierce of Gillett, she is survived by three daughters; Mrs. Nelson (Marian) Case of Troy, Mrs. Milton (Geraldine) Goodenough of Coudersport and Mrs. Gerald (Mary Belle) Whitlock of Troy; one son and daughter-in-law, Lyman and Jo Ann Inman of Troy; also grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral Home, 110 W. Main St., Troy, Sunday 2-4 p.m.  Funeral service will be held Monday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Garry Zuber, her pastor and the Rev. Herbert Punchard, retired minister officiating.  Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy, Pa.  –Towanda Daily Review

MAY –VIVIAN MAY OHLSEN, age 80 of Troy RR 2, PA died Friday, July 4, 1997 at the Towanda Memorial Hospital.  She was born May 21, 1917 in East Orange, NJ, the daughter of Bertran and Sarah Renicke May.  She was an American Red Cross volunteer and a member and past grand of the Granville Rebekahs.  She was also a member of the Republican Women; Troy, Canton and Towanda Senior Citizens, Troy American Legion Auxiliary; 40 & 8; Area Agency on Aging; Cooties, Women’s Auxiliary of the MOC; the Retired Officer’s Association, Republican National Committee, Bradford County Old Timers, Wheel Inn, and the Society for Pennsylvania Archeology Andaste Chapter No. 5.  Vivian is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Vivian and James Hall of Columbia Cross Roads RR 2; son and daughter-in-law, H. Bert and Helen Ohlsen of Nicholson, PA; grandsons, Adam Hall of Annville, PA and Henry Kevin Ohlsen of Nicholson; brothers and sisters-in-law, Donald and Jeannie May of West Palm Beach, FL; Charles and Shirley May of Parlin, NJ; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Bob White of Canton.  She was predeceased by her husband, Henry Ohlsen, in 1973.  Funeral services were held at the Vickery funeral Home in Troy on July 8 with the Rev. Garry Zuber officiating and burial to be in Glenwood Cemetery.  Memorials may be directed to the church of one’s choice or the Towanda Memorial Hospital in Vivian’s memory.  Troy Gazette-Register.

MAYNARD JENNIE
Case, Mrs. Jennie Maynard-79, of Troy died late Saturday evening, May 21(1949) She is survived by her husband, Gordon Case; one daughter, Mrs. Isabel Bolt, Indiana, Pa.; a son, Nelson Case of Troy; two sisters,. Mrs. Ella Dickinson of Troy and Miss Lucy Maynard of Canton; one brother, Amasa Maynard of Troy and six grandchildren. The body is at the Soper and Vickery Funeral Home, Troy where services will be held Wednesday a 2 pm. Rev. Herbert Punchard officiating with burial in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.

MAYNARD - GUYTINE
Marjorie Ann Maynard Age 57 of the DeMay Living Center, Newark, NY, formerly of Elmira, NY, died Wednesday, November 28, 2001. Born January 8, 1944 in Canton, PA, Marjorie was the beloved daughter of the late Madeline M. Seeley Maynard and Arthur Maynard and granddaughter of the late Clyde and Mildred S. Seeley and Amsa and Helen Maynard. Surviving Marjorie are: aunts; Betty Seeley and Donna Seeley both of Gillett, PA, Melissa Cappola of Elmira, NY, and Veronica S. Newell of Wellsburg, NY, uncles; Clyde T. (Joanne) Seeley of Canton, PA, Retired Captain James R. Seeley of Herndon, VA, Wendell O. Seeley of Gillett, PA, Herbert (Marilyn) Smouther of Casar, NC and many loving cousins. She was predeceased by; aunts; Evelyn S. Anderson and Winifred S. Smouther. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home,Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY Tuesday, December 4th, 2001 7:00PM to 8:00PM. Funeral and committal services will be shared at the conclusion of the calling hours. ( 8:00PM) The Reverend Jasper Smith  will officiate. Interment will take place at the convenience of the family in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy, PA.

Mabel McCARTY Lewis
Mabel McCarty Lewis died at her home in Checkerville Monday morning, March 21st, at 8:30 at the age of 65. She is survived by her husband, Dudley E. Lewis, Checkerville, and the following children: Burton Lewis, Rochester, N.Y.; Russell Lewis, Los Angeles, Cal.; Delbert Lewis, Columbia Cross Roads; and two daughters, Mrs. Bessie Slaughter, New York City and Mrs. Laura Page, Portland, Oregon. The funeral services will be held this Thursday at 1 p.m. at the residence in Checkerville with burial in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy. Rev. Douglas, of the Wesleyan Methodist Church, Checkerville, is officiating. (handwritten on article 1938)

McCLELLAND - Bohlayer, Mrs. Laura McClelland-Following a painful illness of many weeks, Laura McClelland Bohlayer was released from suffering on the morning of December 3rd. (1917)
Born in Troy Township, March 25, 1849, a daughter of John and Patience Jane (Franklin) McClelland, she early manifested unusual qualities. She attended Mansfield Normal School and for nearly nine years taught school. In 1876 she was married to Fred Bohlayer and went to live in Farmers’ Valley. Here began one of the busiest and most useful of lives. Blessed with health and strength and with something of the courage and capability that made great the women of pioneer days, she shouldered the many cares of a busy farmer’s wife and the responsibilities of motherhood. Four sons and four daughters were born to her. In her girlhood she joined the Presbyterian Church, and her young children were early trained in the way of the Lord. She guided them always with a firm hand, exacting the strictest truth and obedience, and they now rise up to call her blessed. To her husband she was for forty-one years a devoted helpmate; ever interested in all the affairs of the farm and his growing business interests. Though many days were filled with toil, self-sacrifice, or anxiety, her cheerfulness and habit of looking on the bright side of things never failed her. Her warm friendliness and deep interest in the joys and sorrows of others gained for her a very wide circle of friends in Troy and for miles around. They spent the last five years during the winters in Sanford, Fla. Her ten little grandchildren were a source of special joy to her. Interment in Glenwood Cemetery-Troy.

SID McCLELLAND
Mosherville, Apr. 12—Private funeral services for former Sheriff Sid McClelland will be conducted at his home here Saturday at 10:30 a.m. by the Rev. Leonard Basford of the Troy Methodist Church. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy, about noon. Friends may call at the home today and Friday and may also attend the committal service at Glenwood, The family requests that flowers be omitted. Besides his widow, Mr. McClelland is survived by three sons, Robert at home, Donald of Waverly and Casper of New York; three sisters Mrs. Clarence Mosher and Mrs. Adda Horning of Elmira and Mrs. Leroy Doane of Willard, N.Y. (handwritten on article 1934)

ALFRED W. McCLURE, 82, Troy, PA, died March 15, 2000 at home.  He was born on June 4, 1917 in Columbia Twp.  He was a son of the late Wayne Alfred and Mabel (Grace) McClure.  He was the founder and owner of McClure Motor Company, Inc., Troy since August 1945.  He was an active member of the First United Methodist Church, Troy where he was a former trustee and a member of the United Methodist Mens Club and was head usher.  Mr. McClure was a former member and past president of the Troy Lions Club, a 50 year member of the Trojan Masonic Lodge #306 F&AM.  He enjoyed flying and was active in auto racing for 50 years and was honored at many tracks and was inducted into several racing hall of fames.  Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Doris (Kittle) McClure at home; sons, Ronald (Dotty) McClure, Columbia Cross Roads, PA; Ray (Julie) McClure, troy; daughter, Maria (Terri) West, Granville Summit; 10 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; brother, Wayne (Dessi) McClure, Troy; brother-in-law, Harry Havens, Troy; several nieces and nephews.  Mr. McClure was predeceased by a sister, Clara Havens.  Funeral services were held at March 18 at the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home with the Rev. Richard L. Noggle officiating.  Memorials may be directed to the First United Church of Troy Building Fund, 205 Redington Ave., Troy, PA or Guthrie Hospice, RR 1, Box 154, Towanda, PA.  –Canton Independent Sentinel.  (Buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.)

MCCLURE –CHARLOTTE A. YOUNG, 85 of Hillcrest Apts., Troy died Saturday, July 19, 1986 at the Troy Community Hospital.  Born April 12, 1901 in Wells Township she was the daughter of John and Emily Wright McClure.  She was a member of the Columbia and Wells Baptist Church in Coryland and the Sylvania Rebekah Lodge, the Gillett Grange and the Troy Senior Citizens.  Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Paul (Janice) Congdon of RD 2 Gillett; son and daughter-in-law, Ellis and Clair Young of Troy; granddaughters, Mrs. Thomas (Marcia) Dunbar of Troy, Mrs. Peter (Cheryl) Schrzan of Troy, Mrs. Dale (Carole) Hobday of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., and Mrs. Jeff (Laura) Castle of Canton; grandsons and granddaughters-in-law, Neil and JoAnn Congdon of Troy and Brian and Sandra Congdon of Gillett; grandsons, David Young of Troy and Todd Congdon of Gillett; 10 great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Beatrice Wolfe of Troy; several nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by sons, John Young in 1951 and Nelson Young in 1959 and her husband Tracey Young in 1964.  Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral Home, Troy on Monday from 7-9 p.m.  The funeral will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. David Serchak and the Rev. Kenneth Marple officiating.  Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.

MCCLURE –CLARA HAVENS age 60 of Troy RD 2 died Sunday May 17, 1981 at the Troy Community Hospital. Born Sept. 23, 1920 in Columbia Township the daughter of Wayne and Mable Grace McClure Sr. Mrs. Havens was a member of the First Baptist Church of Troy and was a member of the Troy Grange. She was employed at the J. H. McClelland Store in Troy for a number of years. Harry and Clara Have4ns celebrated 39 years of marriage Feb. 19, 1981. Survivors include her husband, Harry Havens, a daughter and son-in-law, Nan and Dale Wrisley, Dalzell, SC, two brothers, Alfred McClure of Troy and Wayne McClure Jr. of Troy, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at Vickery Funeral Home at the Vickery Funeral Home with the Rev. Garry Zuber presiding. Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to the Troy First Baptist Church Memorial Fund. –Canton Independent Sentinel 5/21/1981

 

FRED W. MCCLURE, 88, of Columbia Cross Roads RD3 died Wednesday Dec. 6, 1989 at home. Mr. McClure was born Jan. 12, 1901 in Wells Township the son of Dean and Nan Wood McClure. He lived most of his life in his Century Farm home in Wolfe Hollow. He was a lifelong farmer and was known for his love of draft horses. Mr. McClure was a member of Columbia Grange and Baptist Hill Cemetery Association. He attended Coryland Presbyterian Church. He is survived by sons: Paul McClure of  Seabring, Fla., Philip McClure of Orange City, Fla., daughter, Mrs. Bruce (Jane) Bresee of Ulster; several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Ruth Benson McClure on July 31, 1987. Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral Home, Troy on Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m. The funeral service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Vickery Funeral Home at the conclusion of calling hours with the Rev. Charles Root officiating. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy. Memorials may be directed to the Baptist Hill Cemetery Association in care of Georgia Schonher, RD 2, Gillett, Pa. or the Coryland Presbyterian Church in care of Mrs. Beth Root, RD 3, Columbia Cross Roads, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review

GEORGE N. McCLURE [SRGP 25347]
George N. McClure died last week of monoxide gas poisoning from his automobile, which was found parked on the old road on Big Hill last Saturday
morning. He had been with his wife Thursday evening at the Meaker Clinic, where a daughter was born to them. Later he went to the home of his mother,
Mrs. I. R. Vincent, where he had been staying for a few days. George McClure was born at Columbia Cross Roads, June 6, 1899, the son of Dean and
Mary Wood McClure. He attended the Wolf Hollow School, and was later graduated from the Mansfield High. He enlisted in the University of Pennsylvania
Training Corps., and following the war was salesman for automobiles, lights, etc. He was married November 26, 1919, to Miriam Susan Morse, at Columbia
Cross Roads. He came to Mansfield as proprietor of the McClure Motor Co., dealers in Ford cars, and operated this company until his death. He lived in
Troy and Corning, also in connection with his business. He was well liked by all who knew him, as he was a genial sort of person. He was of good Christian
character and a devoted husband and father. He was a member of the local Masonic Fraternity and of the Presbyterian Church and the American Legion.
Besides his widow he is survived by his mother, Mrs. I. R. Vincent, and two children James Edward, eight years old and June who was born last week. Also
by the following brothers, Wayne and Fred of Snedekerville, Pa. and Wylie of Williamsport. The funeral was held from the home of his mother Tuesday
afternoon at two o’clock, the Revs, Owen Barrett and J. R. Harris officiating. Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy. The pall bearers were Ray Hall,
Warren Miller, Merle Garrison, George Dyer, Charles Loomis and James Morgan. Among those from a distance attending the funeral were Harold Wood,
Washington, D. C.; Mr. and Mrs. Wylie McClure, Williamsport; Mr. and Mrs. Wayne McClure and Mr. and Mrs. Fred McClure, Columbia Cross Roads,
Mrs. Grace Sellick and Mrs. John Wright, Henderson, Md. (handwritten on article Apr. 1933)

McCLURE George  [SRGP 25347]
MANSFIELD MAN FOUND VICTIM OF CAR FUMES
Mansfield—Missing since Thursday night, George McClure, 34, former Mansfield business man, was found dead in his car on Big Hill near here today. He had ended his own life according to coroner William F. White of Mansfield.  Mr. McClure’s car was seen parked near the state highway last night but no thought was given the matter until this morning when Miss Margaret Decker, a local telephone operator, noticed the car in the same place. She notified the local highway patrol and Corp. J. D. Darrow discovered the man’s body inside the machine. A hose had carried fumes from the exhaust into the machine, the investigator reported.Mr. McClure was a former partner in a local garage. Business worries were believed to have prompted the act. He was just seen leaving the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Morse, his wife’s parents, near Troy, Thursday night. He is survived by his widow; an infant daughter, born at the Morse home a few hours before he left; an eight-year-old son; his mother Mrs. I. R. Vincent of Mansfield; three brothers Wayne and Fred of Snedekerville, and Wylie of Williamsport. (handwritten on article April 1, 1933)

McCLURE   Mrs. Hattie M. Gernert of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa., Sunday, May 11, 1969 at Troy Community Hospital. Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral Home, Troy, Tuesday 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral and committal services there Wednesday, the Rev. Jack Wise, interment Glenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions  Church of ? (rest unreadable). Survived by daughters, Miss Lucille Gernert of Columbia Cross Roads; Mrs. Lillian Havens of New Cumberland, Pa., Mrs. George (Esther) Barrett of Spencerport, N.Y.; four grandchildren. Mrs. Gernert was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Troy; member of Maxwell Chapter Order of Eastern Star; Os-Co-Hu Chapter DAR: was the widow of the late Spencer S. Gernert.

Dr. James E. MCCLURE (Dr. Jim) died unexpectedly at home June 12, 2001.  Memorial services will be held on July 27 at 7:)00 pm in the First Baptist Church, 312 Jackson Ave., Susquehanna, PA.  Additionally Masonic and military services will held Saturday, July 28 at 10 am in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy, PA.  “Troy Gazette-Register,” Troy, PA  Thursday, June 28, 2001

MCCLURE James - Graveside services for Dr. James McClure.  Masonic and Military burial services for Dr. James E. McClure (Dr. Jim) will be held Saturday, July 28, 2001 at 10 am in Glenwood Cemetery in Troy.  Dr. McClure died unexpectedly June 12, 2001.  “Troy Gazette-Register,”

PHILIP ‘PETE’ MCCLURE SR., 89, of Lake Helen, Fla., formerly of Mifflinburg and Troy, Pa., passed way Thursday, March 31, 2016 at his home in Lake Helen, Fla. Born July 23, 1926 in Columbia Cross Roads, Pa., Philip Orin was a son of the late Fred and Ruth (Benson) McClure. He graduated with Troy High School's class of 1944 and received a farming degree from Future Farmers of America. On June 22, 1946 Pete married the former Marie Teribury in East Troy. They were blessed with nearly 61 years together and raised four children. In addition to his love for dairy farming, Pete worked for the Oliver Corp. and the Chef Boy-R-Dee Company. He also enjoyed times spent camping and traveling. In 1962 Pete and Marie established their family's farm in Mifflinburg into McClure's Mobile Home and Campground and together saw to its daily operations until retiring in 1977. Surviving are his children: Philip Jr. (Gail) McClure of Crystal River, Fla., Marilyn McClure (John Schultheis) of Columbia Cross Roads, Julie McClure of Lake Helen, Fla., and Susan (Russell) Troup of Mifflinburg, Pa.; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; two siblings, Jane (Bruce) Bresee, and Paul (Jeanette) McClure; three sisters-in-law: Betty Teribury, Shirley Brown and Phyllis (Harold) Foster; a brother-in-law, Clifton (Dorcus) Welch; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his wife Marie on March 10, 2007. The family invites friends to call from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday April 9, at the Pepper Funeral Home 578 Springbrook Dr., Canton, with Rev. Kenneth Marple officiating the funeral service at 12 p.m. Burial will follow at Glenwood Cemetery in Troy, Pa. In lieu of flowers, consider a memorial in Mr. McClure's name to a charity of one’s choice. –Towanda Daily Review 4/3/2016

McCLURE (SRGP 25826)
                  Wayne, Jr. Of Troy, PA Age 81 died on Thursday, June 15, 2000 at the  Bradford County Manor. He was born on December 7, 1918 in Columbia  Township, PA, a son of the late Wayne and Mabel (Grace) McClure, Sr. Wayne   was Owner and Operator of Terrace Lanes Bowling Center from 1960 to 1984. He  was a very active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Troy where he  served as a deacon, elder and head usher. Wayne was a 50 year member of the Trojan Masonic Lodge #306 F & AM and a member of the Troy Royal Arch Chapter #261. He was a 50 year member of the Troy VFW Post #8675 and the Troy American Legion Post #49. Wayne was a member and past president of the Troy Chamber of Commerce. He served on the Board of Directors of the First  National Bank of Troy. Wayne was a member of the Troy Boro Council and the  Troy Hospital Board of Directors. He served on the executive committee of the  LPGA Corning Classic. Wayne was a member and past president of the Armenia   Debating Society. He served in the United States Army during World War II. Wayne was an avid bowler, golfer, tennis player and skier. He deeply loved the  people around him and the community in which he lived. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Dessie (Harvey) McClure of Troy, PA; daughters, Anne Lee (Don) Snyder of Altamont, NY and Andie H. (Ron) Simpson of Troy, PA; step-son, Randy Brown of Armenia Township, PA; step-daughter, Sandy (Blaine)  Scott of Kamas, UT; grandchildren, Laurel Snyder of Alexandria, VA, Sean   (Michelle) Snyder of Altamont, NY, Curtis (Stacey) Snyder of Altamont, NY, Kristi Simpson and Staci Simpson, both of Troy, PA and Michelle Robbins of Colorado Springs, CO; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Wayne is predeceased by his first wife, Virginia (Fleming) McClure; brother,  Alfred McClure; and sister, Clara Havens. Friends may call at the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., 110 W. Main St., Troy, PA on Sunday, June 18,2000 from 6 to 9 PM. The funeral service will be on Monday, June 19, 2000 at 11:00 AM at the First Presbyterian Church of Troy with the Reverend William A. Patterson officiating. Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy, PA. In lieu of   flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association,   420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 60, New York, NY 10170.

Wayne MCCLURE, JR., age 81, of Troy, PA died on June 15, 2000 at the Bradford County Manor.  He was born on December 7, 1918 in Columbia Township, PA, a son of the late Wayne and Mabel (Grace) McClure St.  Wayne was the owner and operator of Terrace Lanes Bowling Center from 1960 to 1984.  He was a very active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Troy where he served as a deacon elder and head usher.  Wayne was a 50-year member of the Trojan Mason Lodge #306 F&AM and a member of the troy Royal Arch Chapter #261.  He was a 50-year member of the Troy VFW Post 8675 and the Troy American Legion Post 49.  Wayne was a member and past president of the Troy Chamber of Commerce.  He served on the Board of Directors of the First National Bank of Troy.  Wayne was a member of the Troy Boro Council and the Troy Hospital Board of Directors.  He served on the executive committee of the LPGA Corning Classic.  Wayne was a member and past president of the Armenia Debating Society.  He served in the United States Army during World War II.  Wayne was an avid bowler, golfer, tennis player and skier.  He deeply loved the people around him the community in which he lived.  He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Dessie (Harvey) McClure of Troy, PA; daughters, Anne Lee (Don) Snyder of Altamont, NY and Andie H. (Ron) Simpson of Troy, PA; step-son, Randy Brown of Armenia Twp., Pa; step-daughter, sandy (Blaine) Scott of Kamas, UT; grandchildren, Laurel Snyder of Alexandria, VA, Sean (Michelle) Snyder of Altamont, NY, Curtis (Stacey) Snyder of Altamont, NY, Kristi Simpson and Stacy Simpson, both of Troy, PA, Michelle Robbins of Colorado Springs, CO; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.  Wayne is predeceased by his first wife, Virginia (Fleming) McClure; brother, Alfred McClure; and sister, Clara Havens.  Funeral services were held June 19 at the First Presbyterian Church of Troy with the Rev. William A. Patterson officiating and interment to be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.  Memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimers Association, 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 60, New York, NY 10170.  TGR

 McCLURE—Services were held Dec. 22 for Wylie W. McClure, 82, of Troy, a former Williamsport resident, who died Dec 20, 1972, in the Troy Community Hospital. He was a retired conductor for the former Pennsylvania Railroad. Surviving are his wife, the former Marguerite Nonemacher; two sons, Dean of Canton and Albert of Troy; two brothers, Wayne and Fred both of Columbia Cross Roads; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.

McCLURE, Wylie W., age 82, of Troy, Pa., Wednesday, December 20, 1972 at the Troy Community Hospital. Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral Home, Troy Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 0 p.m. Funeral and committal service there Friday at 2 p.m., the Rev. Charles Walker and rEv. Owen Barrett. Burial Glenwood Cemetery, Troy, Pa. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Masonic Home, Elizabethtown, Pa. Officers and members of the Trojan Lodge F&AM No. 306 will conduct a memorial service for their late brother at the Vickery Funeral Home Thursday at 8 p.m. Lindley Stone, Master, Curtis Spaulding, Secretary. Survived by wife, Marguerite (Nonemacher) McClure; sons, Dean of Canton, Pa., Albert of Troy, Pa.; two brothers, Wayne and Fred both of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa.; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was a member of the Troy United Methodist Church; retired Pennsylvania Railroad Conductor; member of the Brotherhood Railway Trainmen; 50 year member of Union Lodge F&AM No. 95, Elmira; member of the Troy Royal Arch Chapter; member of the Towanda Commandery; Williamsport Consistory, member of Irem Temple Wilkes Barre, Pa.; served 2 terms as Mayor of Troy Borough.

McCORD, William J. age 53, of Troy, Sunday May 27, 1973 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Friends may call at the parlors of the Troy First Presbyterian Church Tuesday evening 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral will be in the Troy First Presbyterian Church Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. with full military honors. Arrangements by the Vickery Funeral Home, Troy, Pa. Rev. Jack Wise. Burial GlenwoodCemetery, Troy. Survived by wife, Beatrice White McCord; daughters, Kathrine and Ruth McCord, at home; sons, William T. McCord of Liverpool, N.Y., James McCord of State College, Pa. and Walter McCord, at home; sisters, Mrs. John (Marian) Conley of Wiconisco, Pa., Miss Violet McCord, Wiconisco, Pa.; one brother, Thomas McCord of Haddonfield, N.J.; two nieces and three nephews. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Troy where he served as an Elder. Manager of Larimer & Norton, Inc. for 17 years. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Troy American Legion, Brooks-Flick Post No. 49. He was a member of the Trojan Lodge No 306 F&AM Past High Priest of Troy Royal Arch Chapter No. 261, Northern Commandery No. 16 in Towanda, Pa. and the Irem Temple Shrine in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. member and past president of Troy area school board. The family requests contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.  (hand written on the following article – 26 June 1971)ef.

MCCUTCHEON –BETTY JANE GARRISON, 83 Columbia Cross Roads died February 4, 2005 at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was the wife of the late Russell “Rut” Garrison.  She enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  In keeping with her wishes there will be no public memorial service.  Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, Mansfield has been entrusted with the arrangements.  (Buried Glenwood Cemetery, Troy)

Mark A. McDOWELL - 1916 (SRGP 76257)
In the death of Mark A. McDowell on Thursday, Jan.6th, Columbia township looses another of its substantial farmers and citizens. For seventy-eight years he lived on the farm where he died, on the hill top at Voltus, being two years old when his father bought the farm and moved his family there. A lovely home and fine barns crowned the hill top while well tilled acres spread around for he was a wide-awake, progressive farmer who reaped the rewards of toil and knowledge and thrift. He was a man of wide sympathies, helpful and generous to neighbors and friends.  He was a quiet, gentle, unassuming manly man, a man of sterling worth, a dependable man. He loved his home with a great love and he was ever a home keeping man. He strove to make his home a farm (?) one of the beauty places of the community and he succeeded. For the last few years he was in failing health but he was able to attend to some of the farm chores until a few days before his death. For quite a number of years he had reduced the farm work to a minimum and had retired from the strenuous work of the farm keeping up only the lighter work and enjoying the comforts of his home to the full.  He did enjoy his home, and his sunset days were full of cheer surrounded by every comfort and by every care that love could supply. For many years he was a faithful member and officer of the Presbyterian church, Sylvania, and he and his family were regular attendants at the church services.  He will be sorely missed by the community and the church. He was twice married.  His first wife was Miss Lauraette McKean (?) who died many years ago leaving one son, Charles, now of Mansfield, Pa.  His second wife was Miss Anna McKean of Watsontown, Pa., who survives him. A younger brother, Myron, of Sylvania, is the only surviving member of the old family circle. The funeral services were held in the home in Voltus on Monday, Jan. 10th, and were conducted by the pastor of the family, Rev. A. G. Cameron, and the burial was in the family lot in Glenwood, Troy. Many friends and neighbors were present and the floral offerings were many and very beautiful.

MCGARROW Doris MAXFIELD, age 75, of Troy, PA died on March 2, 1999 at Troy Community Hospital Troy.  She was born in Newcastle, England on July 23, 1923, a daughter of the late Donald C. and Margaret (Smith) McGarrow.  Doris was a devoted wife and mother who enjoyed cooking and canning.  Doris is survived by daughters, Emily (Allen) Rubenstein of Winter Park, fL and carol (Fred) Kotkin of DeBary, FL; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brothers, Charles (Margaret) McGarrow and Harry (Claire) McGarrow, both of Australia; sister, Elizabeth Kelly of Australia; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Herbert and Ruth Wells of Troy.  Doris is predeceased by her husband, Howard J. Maxfield; daughter, Margaret Bowman; brother, John McGarrow.  Funeral services were held at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy on March 6 with the Rev. Garry Zuber officiating and interment to be in Glenwood Cemetery, troy.  Memorial contributions may be directed to the first Baptist Church of Troy, 162 Canton St. Troy, PA 16947.

MCGEE –TERESA (MCGEE) BAILEY of Millerton, PA, age 78, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Broad Acres Health and Rehabilitation Center in Wellsboro, PA. Teresa was born on January 11, 1939, the daughter of the late Joseph and Edith Kehrer (Mcgee) Ayres. She is survived by sons and daughter-in-law, Jim and Anne of Troy, PA, Tim of Gillett, PA; daughters and son-in-law, Edie Smith and Don Bement of Millerton, PA, Sharon and Mike Steever of Telford, PA, Betsy and Byron Button of Tioga,PA, Christine and Dan Cross of Tioga, PA; 18 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; Brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Shirley Mcgee of Towanda, PA, Joseph and Julie Mcgee of Troy, PA; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and Richard Allen of Towanda, PA, Teodorie Tilly of Arnot, PA; 2 half-sisters, Susan and Kevin Shedd of Williamsburg, VA, Juellen and Paul Davis of Athens, PA; several nieces and nephews; many dear friends; a special friend Sharon Smith. Teresa was predeceased by her beloved husband of 58 years James L. Bailey, a sister, Anne Cook Tilly, a brother in law, John J. Cook; a brother, Jack Mcgee; a granddaughter Amber J. Button; a great granddaughter, Violet E. Button. Teresa was a homemaker and worked on their dairy farm with her husband. She enjoyed her family and her puppies. Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday, October 26, 2017 from 11AM to Noon at the Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Cremtory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. A service will follow at Noon with Rev. Bryan Wright as celebrant. Burial will be held in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy, PA. –Towanda Daily Review 10/24/2017

McGEE, Teresa - Teresa (Mcgee) Bailey, of Millerton, PA, age 78, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Broad Acres Health and Rehabilitation Center in Wellsboro, PA. Teresa was born on January 11, 1939, the daughter of the late Joseph and Edith Kehrer (Mcgee) Ayres. She is survived by sons and daughter-in-law, Jim and Anne of Troy, PA, Tim of Gillett, PA; daughters and son-in-law, Edie Smith and Don Bement of Millerton, PA, Sharon and Mike Steever of Telford, PA, Betsy and Byron Button of Tioga, PA, Christine and Dan Cross of Tioga, PA; 18 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Shirley Mcgee of Towanda, PA, Joseph and Julie Mcgee of Troy, PA; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and Richard Allen of Towanda, PA, Teodorie Tilly of Arnot, PA; 2 half-sisters, Susan and Kevin Shedd of Williamsburg, VA, Juellen and Paul Davis of Athens, PA; several nieces and nephews; many dear friends; a special friend, Sharon Smith. Teresa was predeceased by her beloved husband of 58 years, James L. Bailey; a sister, Anne Cook Tilly; a brother-in-law, John J. Cook; a brother, Jack McGee; a granddaughter, Amber J. Button; a great-granddaughter, Violet E. Button.  Teresa was a homemaker and worked on their dairy farm with her husband. She enjoyed her family and her puppies. Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday, October 26, 2017 from 11:00 AM to Noon at the Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. A service will follow at Noon with Rev. Bryan Wright as celebrant. Burial will be held in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy, PA. - Mansfield Gazette, 26 October 2017

MCGLENN
M. H. McGlenn, Former Clothier, Claimed at Troy
Troy – Michael H. McGlenn, a former Troy merchant and for many years a field representative for several companies in this section, died unexpectedly at his West Main Street home Wednesday evening, Nov. 21, 1934.  Born in Granville Township, Mr. McGlenn was the son of John and Margaret McGlenn and spent his early life in this section.  About 40 years ago he went to Colorado to engage in mining and later returned east, establishing himself in a table manufactory at Elmira Heights.  After a few years he returned to Troy to engage as a clothier with the firm of McGlenn, Smith & Co., and remained in the business for 17 years.  Later he had represented the Nestle, Sheffield and Levy food and dairy firms and lately had been field manager for the East Smithfield Farms.  Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mae Linderman McGlenn; three brothers, James of Whittier, Calif., John of Minturn, Colo. and Thomas of Windsor, Colo.; two sisters, the Misses Mary of Minneapolis and Frances of Troy; three nephews, Harold, Raymond and Edmund McGlenn, all of Elmira; two nieces, Mildred and Louise McGlenn of Whittier. The funeral will be conducted Monday at 3 p.m. at home, the Rev. G. A. Warburton of Troy officiating.  Burial will be in Glenwood cemetery.

McILWAIN - Ruth Mary (McIlwain) Rathbun, 94, of the Sherwood Personal Care Home and lifelong resident of East Troy, Pa., died on Friday, Jan. 1, 2010 at the Troy Community Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late George Rathbun who died in 1972. The couple married in 1934 and had many happy years together.   Family and friends are welcome to gather from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 4, and again from 10-11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 5, at the Gerald W. Vickery Jr. Funeral Home Inc., 110 West Main Street, Troy, Pa. The funeral service to honor Ruth's life will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 5 at the funeral home with her pastor, Rev. Christopher Nauta and Rev. Duane Taylor officiating. Burial will follow the service in Glenwood Cemetery.  Ruth was born on Oct. 7, 1915 in Troy, Pa., daughter of the late Oscar and Ethel Lizzie (WORDEN) McIlwain. She was employed by the Troy Leather Company and later by Sylvania Electric. Ruth was the oldest member of the East Troy United Methodist Church, was a member of the Troy Bowling Hall of Fame, Sylvania Women's Club, American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, the Wheel Inn, Homemakers Camp, and the Troy Area Senior Citizens group. She enjoyed watching sports on television, traveling in her younger days, bird watching, and playing cards.  Ruth is survived by her sons, Harold (Johann) Rathbun of Elmore, Ala. and Robert (Kay) Rathbun of East Troy, Pa.; her daughter, Ruth Ann (Gayle) Shumaker of Elmira, N.Y.; stepdaughter, Josephine Wright of Granville Summit, Pa.; and stepson-in-law Carroll Wooster of Warren, Ohio; her grandchildren, Hal (Lisa) Rathbun, Michael (Donna) Rathbun, Denise (Dean) Allen, Debra (Ed) Newell, David (Cindy) Rathbun, Diane (Thomas) Hartsough, Mark (Debbie) Shumaker, Scott (Kim) Shumaker, Todd (Maressa) Shumaker, Susan Wenzel, Daniel (Daisy) Wright, Bonnie (Don) Dalia, Carol Ann (Dennis) MacFarland, Beverly (Earl) MacFarland; 32 great-grandchildren; 34 great-great-grandchildren; two great-great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.  Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; her husband George; her stepdaughter Doris Wooster; her granddaughter Nancy Varley; her brothers, Floyd, Clarence, and Andrew McIlwain; her sister Helen Johnston; and special friend Eloise Anderson.  Memorial contributions may be made in Ruth's memory to the East Troy United Methodist Church, c/o Donna Shoff, RR3 Box 200, Troy, PA 16947.  03 Jan. 2009, Towanda Daily Review.

McKEAN – Anna M. McDowell, [Mrs. Mark] -(1931) Aged 87 and for many years a resident of the McDowell homestead, near Sylvania, died in her home in Watsontown, Monday, April 27, at 7:30 pm. The funeral was held in Watsontown last evening and a prayer service will be held Thursday in Glenwood Cemetery where she will be buried. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Laura Vincent, Mansfield and Mrs. M M Miller, Watsontown, one brother, James McKean, Milledgeville, Ill and one step-son, Charles McDowell, well known Mansfield man.

McKEAN, Dickinson E-died suddenly last Saturday morning, April 4, 1946, at four in his home on High Street. He had been in failing health for some time. Mr. McKean was born on the McKean Farm on Pisgah on Sept 22, 1877 and was a resident of Bradford County until 1912 when he went to Russell, Kansas to enter the hotel business. He spent 32 years in Russell and Lyons, Kansas, as a hotel man, returning to Troy in the Fall of 1944. He is survived by his wife, the former Juliet Bailey, one brother, George W McKean, Troy, two sisters, Mrs. Max Mingos, West Burlington, and Mrs. Carlton Sherman, Elmira Heights. Services were held from the Soper Funeral Home at 2 pm Tuesday. Rev. Arthur E Morey officiating with burial in Glenwood Cemetery.

McKEAN, George W-90, died at his home on High St, Troy, Monday. (May 1971) He was a member of the Troy United Church and was a 50-year member of Trojan Lodge F&AM No 306. He was a lifelong resident of Troy Community.  Mr. McKean was born Aug 15, 1880, on Mt Pisgah in West Burlington Township.  He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. William D McKean. Early in life he worked on his father’s dairy farm and in 1918 he moved to Troy where he held the post of Farmer’s Union Manager. Later he was affiliated with the Troy Tractor and Implement Co., Preston and Jaquish General Store, and then with the P S King Hardware Co where he remained until retiring in 1952.  His great-great uncle was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. His wife, Achsah Rockwell, preceded him in death. He is survived by one son, Robert, Bronxville, NY; one sister, Mrs. Max (Rebecca) Mangos, Troy; several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be held at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy Wednesday at 2 pm. Rev Charles Walker and Rev Owen Barrett officiating. Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery. (Daily Review May 25, 1971)

ROBERT R. McKEAN, 86
 Robert R. McKean, 86, of 260 High St., Troy, PA, died Saturday, July 13, 1991, at Troy Community Hospital. He was born Jan 12, 1905, in West Burlington, Pa., the son of George and Achsah Rockwell McCain.  He was a student at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, 1924-25.  He received his B.S. in landscape architecture from Pennsylvania State University, 1947-48. He was a designer for municipal parks in Harrisburg, Pa., 1930-34; the National Park Service, Washington, 1934-37; Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company, Philadelphia, from 1937-40; Union Carbide Corporation, New York City, 1940-45; Gilbert Rohde, N.Y.C., 1945-47.  Bob had an individual practice as an industrial designer in N.Y.C. from 1947-54; and he then merged with Sherburne Designers in N.Y.C as a partner, 1954. He was with Sherburne Associates from 1954 until 1968, when he retired as a vice-president. He was a member of the Industrial Designer's Society of America, of the Children's Hour, and the First United Methodist Church of Troy, Where he was the design architect of the most recent renovation to the church sanctuary. He is survived by grandsons, William R. Hill and Kendall M. Hill, both from Atlanta, GA; grand-daughter Wendy E. Hill, Atlanta; daughter-in-law, Molly E. Hill, Atlanta; great-grandchildren Melissa D. Hill, Angela M. Hill, and Renee Gordon; cousins Rowena Ward, of RD 3 Troy, Pa., Esther Muller, of Elmira Heights, NY; several second cousins; special friends Sigrid and Allan Bearman, Christine Blaes, John Thuotte, and JoAnne Hamlin. He was predeceased by his wife, Beth McKean, in 1972, and his stepson William Eugene Hill, 1987. Burial Will be at Glenwood Cemetery, Troy, PA. Memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church of Troy. (TGR, Thursday, July 18, 1991)

MCKEEL    Mrs. Ethel Morgan, 62, of Troy, RD 2, died Monday, April 17.  The body is at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy where friends may call any time and where funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m.  Burial will be in Glennwood cemetery, Troy.  April 1961, Towanda Daily Review.

McKERROW –ADA E. WARNER, 77, of Sylvania, died July 27, 1985, at the Green Home in Wellsboro.  She was born Aug. 3, 1907, in Leolyn, the daughter of Ernest and Lillie Miller McKerrow.  She was a member of the Sylvania Presbyterian Church.  She is survived by a son, Harold E. Warner Jr., of Gillett RD 3; a daughter, Julia E. Warner, of Canton RD 1; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four brothers, Charles, Eben and Ted McKerrow, all of Columbia Cross Roads, and Floyd McKerrow of Ardmore, PA; three sisters, Mrs. Mary King and Mrs. Frank (Thelma) Fleming, both of Elmira and Mrs. Charles (Melvia) DeWalt, of Columbia Cross Roads, and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold E. Warner Sr.  The funeral was held Tuesday, at the Vickery Funeral Home, Troy with the Rev. Garry Zuber, officiating.  Burial was in the Glenwood Cemetery in Troy.  Memorials may be directed to the Troy High School Band Booster Club or the American Heart Association.  –Canton Independent Sentinel.

McKERROW - MARY KING
 Mary E. McKerrow King, 76, of Tioga Nursing Home, Waverly and formerly of Elmira, died June 17, 1990 at the nursing home. She was born July 10, 1913, the daughter of Ernest and Lillie Miller McKerrow.  She was a member of Columbia Cross Roads United Methodist Church.  She was formerly a waitress at the State Restaurant and the Luce Street Restaurant in Elmira. She is survived by brothers, Charles McKerrow, Eben McKerrow, Gerald (Ted) McKerrow, all of Columbia Cross Roads and Floyd McKerrow of Cornwall Manor; sisters, Mrs. Frank (Thelma) Fleming of Elmira and Mrs. Charles (Melvina) DeWalt of Columbia Cross Roads; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Leonard King, in 1977. Funeral services were held at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy on June 19 with the Rev. George Mauk officiating and burial to be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy. (TGR, Thursday, June 21, 1990)

MCKERROW –MELVA M. (MCKERROW) DEWALT, 89, of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa., passed away on Wednesday August 2, 2017 at the Bradford County Manor in Troy, Pa. Melvia was born May 13, 1928 in Columbia Cross Roads to the late Ernest and Lillie (Miller) McKerrow. Growing up in Columbia Cross Roads, she was the youngest of eleven children. She lost her mother at the age of twelve and became the lady of the house with two brothers and father at home. Melvia was a 1947 graduate of Troy High and soon after she lost her father in 1948. She met her future husband on a blind date and later married Charles F. DeWalt on Oct. 24, 1948. They purchased a farm in Rummerfield, PA. There she worked at her husband’s side milking cows, working the fields, and cutting fire wood. She was a member of the Herrickville Church and helped with dinners at the fire hall. Around this time they started a family. They thought factory life would be an easier way of life so they sold the farm and rented a house in Kesslersrville, PA. Later, they bought a house in Moorestown, PA. There they became members of the Salem United Methodist Church. Melvia was an active member of the church’s women’s group which put on dinners and fundraisers. Also, she was an active member of the Moorestown School PTA and advocate of getting a reading program in the school. When her husband was in the VA hospital for almost a year in 1962-1963, she took a job in a blouse factory to pay the bills. In 1967 they moved the family to Columbia Cross Roads, where Melvia became an active member of her childhood church. She helped wherever God called like cleaning the church, teaching Sunday School, putting dinners together, and clubs. She was a member of the UMW and served as president in the later years. Melvia was a member of the Clown Ministry through the church. Being Elawishes the Clown was one of her greatest joys in serving God which brought lots of joy to others in a fun loving way. At Christmas time she would play Santa Clause for Little Learners and Martha Lloyd residents. Melvia served on the board of the Endless Mountain Mission Center and put many hours into painting and cleaning the building. She also belonged to a camping club for many years. Gardening was one of her passions and she did lots of canning. She also enjoyed sewing, embroidery, crafts, and simple cooking. She was a hard worker, warm hearted person with a sense of humor and spoke her mind, when needed. Melvia had a genuine rare spirit of love that reached out and enhanced other people’s lives through the things that God lead her to do. She was an inspiration to all who knew her. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Melvia is survived by her children Lillie Anna Thomas of Canton and Wallace Mark DeWalt of Charlotte, Tenn.; her grandchildren, Timothy (Amy) Thomas, Jeffrey (Courtney) Thomas, and Martha (Joshua) Watkins; her great grandchildren, Avery Watkins, Isais Watkins, Katelynn Thomas, Matthew Thomas, Elijah Thomas, Marian Watkins, and William Thomas. Melvia is preceded in death by her husband Charles DeWalt; brothers Charles, Eben, Floyd and Gerald (Ted) McKerrow; sisters Emma McKerrow, Hazel McKerrow, Ada Warner, Mary King, Alma Hitt, Thelma Fleming; and Son-in-law Lester Thomas. Family and friends are welcome to gather from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at the Columbia Cross Roads United Methodist Church 6700 Austinville Rd, Columbia Cross Roads, PA. The memorial service to honor Melvia’s life will be held at the conclusion of the visitation at 12:30 pm on Saturday, August 19th at the church with her pastor, Rev. Jennifer Wolfe officiating. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Melvia’s memory to the Columbia Cross Roads United Methodist Church 6700 Austinville Rd, Columbia Cross Roads, PA or to the Endless Mountain Mission Center 51 Mission Center Dr., Troy, PA. –Elmira Star-Gazette 8/16/2017

THOMAS MCKEE, 77, died in the home of his daughter, Mrs. James Crandle. He was born in Ireland and was employed for some time by the Capt. B. B. Mitchell family and the Carpenter & Pierce Company, leaving them to operate a service station and small store on lower Elmira Street. Her retired several years ago. –Troy Gazette-register 70 years ago-1944 –Canton Independent-Sentinel 1/2/2014 (Thomas born CA 1866 and died 12/5/1943 and buried in Glenwood Cemetery)

McMAHAN -  Arthur Reed McMahan- (1930) Announcement of the death of Arthur Reed McMahan at eight-thirty Monday evening, September 15th, came as a particularly crushing blow to Troy as very few realized his grave condition. While not in the best of health for some months, the extremely serious nature of his illness was not determined by a consultation of the best medical talent until the evening proceeding his death. 48 years old and a native of Troy, he was the type of constructive citizen on whom and with whom the clean town, the successful town is built. Quiet and unassuming in any success, his efficiency and administrative ability played no part in the steady progression of the Troy Engine & Machine Company, whose Secretary he was. Troy has suffered a great loss. The First Presbyterian Church will greatly miss Mr. McMahan. For many years he served as elder and was at the time of his death, stated clerk of the board of elders, the most important post for a layman in the church organization. He was President of the Troy Boro School Board, on the board of trustees of the Troy Free Public Library, a member of Trojan Lodge, No 306, Troy Royal Arch Chapter, No 261, and the Williamsport Consistory. His clubs included the Mount Moriah Masonic, of Troy, and the Corey Creek Golf Club of Mansfield. He graduated in 1900 from Troy High School and had two years of Collegiate work in Gettysburg College before becoming associated with the Troy Engine & Machine Company. He married Miss Lisle Leonard, who survives together with two daughters, Betty and Janet, his parents Mr. and Mrs. James McMahan and one sister, Mrs. Fannie McMahan Gustin. The funereal was held from the late home yesterday at three. The Rev. Montague White officiating and interment was in the family plot in Glenwood cemetery.

MCMAHON -Fannie M. Gustin, age 90 of Troy, Pa. Saturday, July 16, 1977 at the Troy Community Hospital. No calling hours. Funeral on Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Vickery Funeral Home, Troy, Pa. The Rev. Alan Minarcik officiating. Burial Glenwood Cemetery, Troy. Survived by sons, Richard and James both of Troy; daughters Mrs. Harry (Frances) Zimmerman of Sarasota, Fla., Mrs. Carl (Eleanor) Eves of Portland, Oregon and Mrs. Jane Kemp of Denver, Colo.; sixteen grandchildren; two great grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandson. She was a member of the Troy First Presbyterian Church; Troy DAR; Widow of the late Dr. Grant Harden Gustin (M.D.). A graduate of Gettysburg College, she taught at Galeton High School.

JAMES McMAHON James McMahon died at his home in Troy Friday night at 11:55 o’clock. He was 79 years old. He is survived by his wife Delphine; and one daughter, Mrs. Grant H. Gustin, also seven grandchildren. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the residence. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. The Rev. Montague White will officiate.

MEEKER, Donald M.
Age 60 of RD 1, Troy, Wednesday, March 15, 1978. Friends may call at Vickery Funeral Home, Troy, on Thursday, 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held there, Friday at 2 p.m., the Rev. Kenneth Marple officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Assoc. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Cleveland Meeker; a daughter, Mrs. Carl (Joyce) Colegrove of Mansfield, Pa.; One granddaughter, Lisa; brothers, Eldon Meeker and Ivan Meeker of Canton, Pa.; several nieces and nephews. He was employed by the Thatcher Glass Co. in Elmira

MEEKER Donald, M.
Age 60 of RD 1, Troy, Wednesday, March 15, 1978. Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral Home, Troy, on Thursday, 7 to 9 pm. Funeral services will be held there, Friday at 2 pm., the Rev. Kenneth Marple officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Assoc. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Cleveland Meeker; a daughter, Mrs. Carl (Joyce) Colegrove of Mansfield, Pa., one granddaughter, Lisa; brothers, Eldon Meeker and Ivan Meeker of Canton, Pa.; several nieces and nephews. He was employed by the Thatcher Glass Co. in Elmira.

Harland E. MEEKER, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Meeker of Austinville, Troy RD 2, Pa.  Friday morning, Feb. 13, 1953.  Survived by parents; sister, Joyce, at home; grandparents, Mrs. And Mrs. Horace Meeker of Canton RD 2, Pa., and Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Cleveland of Troy RD 2.  The body is at the Soper & Vickery Funeral Home, Troy.  Committal service and burial today at 2 p.m. in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.  The Rev. Glen Dewey.

MEIKLE – Dr. Thomas Harry Meikle died Thursday (May 28, 1970) at the Packer Memorial Hospital. He was 70. Dr. Meikle was a 1923 graduate of Pennsylvania State College. He graduated from Jefferson Medical College in 1926. Following graduation he interned at St. Francis Hospital in Pittsburgh. He practiced medicine in Troy for 43 years. He was a member of various Masonic organizations and the First Presbyterian Church of Troy. His wife, Louise, a daughter and a son survive him. A private funeral and committal service will be held at the convenience of the family. (Burial in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy)

MEIKLE – Thomas Harry Meikle, age 70, of Troy, PA, died at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Thursday, May 28, 1970. Private service and committal at the convenience of the family. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Troy. Survived by wife, Louise; daughter, Miss Elizabeth Meikle of Burlington, Vt.; son, Dr. Thomas Meikle of New York City; sister, Catherine, of Harrisburg; brothers, William of Harrisburg, Dr. Grover Meikle of Galeton, PA, Oliver Meikle of Ogden, Utah, Robert Meikle of Painted Post, NY; 2 grandchildren. He was a graduate of Pennsylvania State College in 1923; Jefferson Medical College in 1926. He interned in St. Francis Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. He has been in general practice of medicine in Troy for 43 years. He was a member of various Masonic bodies including Irem Temple of Wilkes-Barre, PA; member of First Presbyterian Church of Troy.

 

MERRICK  Mrs. Lucinda W. Pomeroy. (SRGP 77141) Death of Aged Troy Lady.
Mrs. Lucinda W. Pomeroy, whose death occurred at the home of her son, N. M. Pomeroy, in this village, May 23, at the advanced age of 93 years and 7 months, was one of the oldest and most loved and respected citizens of Troy. She was born in Walton, Delaware Co., N.Y., October 23, 1810. Her father Quartus Merrick was of Welsh decent. During Mrs. Pomeroy’s girlhood the family removed to Massachusetts, living for a few years at West Springfield in that state. Later they came to Pennsylvania, and settled in Springfield township, Bradford county. For a number of years Mrs. Pomeroy was a teacher, conducting schools in several places in this vicinity, and in the village of Troy. She was married October 9, 1839 to Isaac N. Pomeroy. Three children were born to this marriage, two sons and a daughter. The older son, Solymon, died in childhood. The other son, George Hamilton, was drowned in the Chemung river near Elmira, while bathing, June 18, 1864, the daughter, Henrietta Bliss, who married George B. Davison, died at the age of 33, leaving four children. To these motherless children Mrs. Pomeroy’s maternal love and solicitude were henceforth largely given. Her husband, Isaac N. Pomeroy, died May 31, 1881. Mrs. Pomeroy afterwards made her home with her stepson, N. M. Pomeroy in whose family she was honored and tenderly cared for in her advancing years. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon, May 25, conducted by her pastor, Rev. E. P. Morse, and her body was laid to rest beside those of her husband and children in Glenwood cemetery. TGR 1904

 

J. ROBERT MERRILL, 25 N. Minnequa, Canton died suddenly at the Troy Community Hospital on March 28, 1988.  He was born June 22, 1906 the son of James and Mary Merrill.  He was a graduate of Mansfield State College and while there, he met Gladys Schwab.  They were married December 25, 1936.  He was a teacher in Troy for many years.  They moved to Canton in 1958.  He is survived by his wife, Gladys; daughters, Mary Ragusa and Martha Vorirs, both of CA, Jean Dutchess, Wayland, NY; son, Robert S. Merrill, Liverpool, NY; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.  The service will be held at the Morse-Kleese Funeral Home in Canton at 11:00 Friday, April 1.  Friends may call Thursday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.   –Troy Gazette-Register

 

MERRITT Ellen (Merritt) Judson
84, of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa., died on Tuesday, Oct. 05, 2010 at The Troy Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Loren R. "Shorty" Judson who died on Jan. 8, 1993. The couple married Nov. 12, 1943 and had 49 happy years together. Family and friends are welcome to gather from 11 a.m. to noon on Friday, Oct. 8, 2010 at the Gerald W. Vickery Jr. Funeral Home Inc., 1093 West Main Street, Troy, Pa. The funeral service to honor Ellen's life will be held at noon on Friday, Oct. 8 at the funeral home with Rev. Garry Zuber of the First Baptist Church of Troy officiating. Burial will be private and at the convenience of Ellen's family in Glenwood Cemetery. There will be a time of food and fond memories of Ellen at 1 p.m. on Friday after the funeral at the Vet's Club, 1 Veterans Drive, Troy, where all of her family and friends are invited. Ellen was born on Jan. 1, 1926 in Cowley, Pa., daughter of the late Mark and Bessie (Kittle) Merritt. She was a graduate of Troy High School, Class of 1943, and was a cheerleader for the Troy High sports teams. Ellen was a member of the Columbia Cross Roads United Methodist Church, and enjoyed bowling and golfing. Ellen was a homemaker, but moreover was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who always put her family first. Ellen's family includes her son, Louis R. (Vicki) Judson II, of Athens, Pa.; her daughter, Connie J. Myal of Troy; and friend, Michael Neff of Scranton, Pa.; her grandchildren, De Etta L. (Dennis L.) Murray of Troy, Pa., Louis (Jennifer) Judson III of Gillett, Pa., Nate (Angie) Judson of Troy, Pa., Matthew Davidson and Michael Davidson, both of Athens, Pa.; her great-grandchildren, Jordan Murray, Taylor Murray, Gavin Judson, and Ryleigh Judson; her brother, Edward (Judie) Merritt of Chattanooga, Tenn.; and her sister, Mildred Slingerland, along with several nieces and nephews. Ellen was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Loren; her sisters and brothers, Benita, James, Ruth, Mike, Merle, Dorna, and Rex; and her son-in-law, Dr. Edward T. Myal. Contributions may be made in Ellen's memory to the charity of one's own choosing. - Towanda Daily Review, October 6, 2010

JAMES W. MERRITT JR. Age 66, of Troy, PA, died Tuesday, April 27, 2004, at his home in Dunnellon, Florida. He was born August 8, 1937, the son of James and Lucille Rathbun Merritt Sr. Jim was a 1955 graduate of Troy High School where he was an outstanding athlete. Jim was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Troy. He worked for First Union Bank as a loan officer. He was a member and past president of the Troy Lions Club and was the recipient of the Melvin Jones Award. He was also a member of the Bradford Sullivan County Lions Eye Bank, The Trojan Masonic Lodge Number 306 F & AM, Mountain Top Hunting Club, the Armenia Debating Society, The Wheel Inn Club, Canton Moose, Hamilton Club, social member of the Troy Vets Club Home Association and the Troy Area School District Foundation. Jim was formerly involved with the success of the Troy Fair. Throughout his life, Jim enjoyed outdoor activities including hunting, golf, baseball and softball. Jim was well known throughout the Troy area and was well liked and respected. He was a man of many abilities and he used his talents to dedicate his life to the service of his family and community. Jim and Nancy Merritt celebrated 48 years of marriage June 12, 2003. In addition to his wife, Nancy Horning Merritt, Jim is survived by daughters, Debbie and Mike Brinker of Edinboro, PA, and Jamie and Brian Broughton of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO; mother, Lucille Merritt of Troy; and granddaughter, Sommer and Bryan Rock of McKean, PA. He was preceded in death by his father, James W. Merritt Sr. who died in 1997. A private Funeral Service will be held at the Vickery Funeral Home, Inc. at the convenience of the family with Reverend Garry Zuber officiating. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy, PA. Memorial donations can be directed to the Troy Area School District Foundation, 310 Elmira St., Troy, PA 16947. The Merritt family invites family and friends for a time of sharing at the Troy Vets Club on Saturday, May 1, 2004, from 1 to 3 p.m. –Elmira Star Gazette.

James W. MERRITT SR., age 87, of Troy, PA died May 2, 1997 at home.  He was a member of Mountain Top Hunting club, the troy Lions Club where he received the Melvin Jones Award and the troy Masonic Lodge #306 F &I AM.  He was a former member and past president of corey Creek Gold Club.  He was emplyed with eAst Smithfield farms as a plant manager and milk inspector.  He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Lucille (Rathbun) Merritt; son and daughter-in-law, James and Nancy Merritt Jr. of Troy; granddaughters, Debbie and Mike Brinker of Edinboro, PA and Dr. Jamie and Brian K. Broughton of Limerick, PA; great-granddaughter, Sommer Brinker; sisters and brothers-in-law,  Mildred Slingerland of troy, Ruth and Harry Steele of Sayre, PA, Ellen Judson and special friend artie Holdren of Columbia cross Roads, PA; brothers and sisters-in-law, Merle and Ruth (Foody) Merritt of Athens, PA, Rex Merritt of Troy, PA and Ed and Judy Merritt of Chattanooga, TN; several nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by sisters, Benita Becker and Dorna Patterson and brother, Miles ( Mike) Merritt.  Funeral services were held at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy on May 5 with the Rev. James Barrett officiating and burial to be in Glenwood Cemetery.  A memorial service was held by the Troy Lions Club.  Memorials may be directed to the Mountain Top Hunting Club, c/o James Merritt, Jr. RR 2, Box 48, Troy, PA 16947.

 

MERRITT Mildred Lenore (Merritt) Slingerland

101, of Troy, Pa., died on Nov. 25, 2012 at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Towanda Memorial Hospital.  Mildred was born in Cowley, Pa., on Feb. 25, 1911, the second child of Mark Merritt and Bessie Kittle Merritt's growing family. Eight more children would follow, and the Merritt family home was lively and loving. Mildred would reminisce fondly of her life there and especially enjoyed telling the tale of how she would catch the train right outside her house and ride into town to attend Troy High School. While in high school she was a formidable force on the women's basketball team and enjoyed her teammates, the competition, and the stylish 1920s era bloomers. (Years later Mildred would take the gentle teasing from her children about the bloomers — forever captured in team photos — with her usual good grace.) After graduating in 1928 she attended Mansfield College for a while and then worked as a nanny for a doctor's family. On Jan. 23, 1932 she married Robert "Bob" Slingerland of Troy, Pa. and moved to the family dairy farm. She was a mother, a housekeeper, a talented crafter, a farm hand, and an assistant to her husband in the operation of the Valley Stock Yards, a livestock auction house in Athens, Pa. She told of raking hay with a team of horses using an old style "dump rake." She was an avid photographer with thousands of family photos in her collection, as well as a "scrap booker." Her scrap books contain many years of notable events in the local area involving the community as well as her family. She was a faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church of Troy and over the years created innumerable ornaments for the church's Christmas bazaar. All who knew her will miss her. Of all her many attributes and accomplishments, her whole-hearted capacity for loving will be most remembered.  She is survived by her daughter JoAnn Zacharias; her sons Raymond Slingerland (wife DeLoyce) of Milton, Fla., Robert L. Slingerland (wife Barbara) of Troy, Pa., Rudy Slingerland (wife Ellen) of State College, Pa.; grandchildren Vicki Anderson, Jeff Slingerland, Lisa Anderson, Jody Place, Judy Streby, Ronny Slingerland, Shelly Baldwin, Max Slingerland, and Mason Slingerland. Also surviving are her youngest sibling Edward Merritt (wife Judie) of Chattanooga, Tenn.; sister-in-law Betty Slingerland; many great-grandchildren and a few great-great-grandchildren.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Bob (1988) and siblings Benita, James, Merle, Miles, Ruth, Rexford, Dorna, and Ellen.  Family and friends are welcome to visitation hour beginning at 4 p.m. and to the funeral service at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012 at the Vickery Funeral Home, 1093 W. Main St., Troy, Pa. with Pastor Bill Bardo officiating. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy, Pa., at the convenience of the family.  In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to the First Presbyterian Church of Troy, 121 W. Main St. Troy, PA 16947.  Towanda Daily Review – November 26, 2012

 

METHVEN NELLIE ROBBINS, MRS. NELLIE ALLEN (?) (SRGP 13874)
 Mrs. Nellie Robbins, age 90, of Corning, N.Y., formerly of Mainesburg, Pa., died Thursday, Nov. 6, 1969.  Funeral was at the Shaw and Robena Funeral Home, Saturday at 2 p.m. Rev. Robert Young officiated.  Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.  Survived by son, James Robbins, Baltimore, Md.; daughter, Mrs. Christine Gitler, Corning, N.Y.; one grandson, James Gitler, Corning.

JASON J. METZ, 31, of Bel Air, Maryland died Jan. 6, 2008 from a fatal automobile accident along with his fiancée, Shanna Osani.  Born December 21, 1974 in Baltimore, he was the son of Marilyn M. McClure of Columbia Cross Roads, PA and Dennis F. Metz of Abingdon, MD.  Jason had worked in Construction fields for several years.  He had attended Hartford Community College working towards an Associate of Applied Sciences in the Chemical Dependency Counseling Program.  He had worked as a volunteer for the ARC-Harford County.  Jason enjoyed reading, watching movies and spending time with his brothers.  In addition to his parents, he is survived by his step-father, John Schultheis of Columbia Cross Roads; brothers, Justin Metz of Elkton, MD and Jonathan Metz and his wife, Cherece and son, Tyler of Rising Sun, MD and grandparents, Philip McClure of Lake Helen, FL and Frances Metz of Allensville, PA.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Roy B. Metz Jr. and Marie McClure.  The funeral was held Jan. 12 at the Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Drive, Canton with Rev. Kenneth Marple officiating.  Interment was in Glenwood Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Jason J. Metz to the ARC-Northern Chesapeake Region, 4513 Philadelphia Road, Aberdeen, MD.  –Canton Independent Sentinel 1/17/2008

PHILLIP F. METZGER, 78, Columbia Cross Roads, PA, died February 14, 2004, at Troy Community Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer.  Born July 3, 1925 in Troy, he was the son of the late Tracy and Helen (Greenough) Metzger.  He was a member of the Troy Baptist Church.  He retired from GTE Sylvania in Towanda, after 34 years of service.  Mr. Metzger was a WWII veteran having served with the Army in Company B. of the 381st infantry.  During his service with the army, he earned the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Ribbon with one Bronze Star, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with two Bronze Stars, the Combat Infantry Badge, and a Purple Heart.  His memberships included; Troy American Legion Post No. 49, Troy VFW Post No. 8675, Troy Lions Club for over 50 years where he received the Melvin Jones Award; Corey Creek Golf Club, Canton Moose Lodge #429, Wheel Inn, and was an original member of the Pine Lodge Hunting Club.  He was inducted into the Troy Bowlers Hall of Fame.  In the early years, he was a member of the Troy Drum and Bugle Corps.  He had a great love for the game of golf and enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.  Surviving are his wife of 29 years, Lorraine (Burleigh) Metzger, Columbia Cross Roads; daughters, Denise Metzger, Alexandria, VA and Yalonda (Duane) Pick, Troy; grandchildren, Chelsea, Megan, Kaylie, and Marlee Pick, all of Troy; brother, Charles (Edith) Metzger, Elizabethtown.  He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Allyson Pick, in 1989.  The funeral and committal service was held at the Vickery Funeral Home, Troy, February 17.  Full military honors were accorded at the funeral home.  Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.  Memorial donations in Mr. Metzger’s name may be directed to Western Alliance Emergency Services, PO Box 13, Troy, PA or to a charity or organization of one’s choice.  –Canton Independent Sentinel.