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

CHILSON –MABEL M. CHILSON MILLER, 93, widow of James Edward Miller Sr., formerly of Rome RR 1, Rome Township, died Monday evening, May 16, 1994, at the Skilled Nursing Unit, Memorial Hospital, Toward.  Born March 5, 1901, in Asylum Township, she was a daughter of the late Burton and Adelaide Chilson.  In early years Mabel was employed by several restaurants in the area.   Her main interest in life surrounded her home and family.  Surviving are: three daughters and sons-in-law: Ada and William Schrader of Monroeton RR 1, Doris Marie and Charles Hoover Sr. of Wyalusing RR 2, and Marjorie and David Weber of Monroeton RR 1; two sons: Donald G. Miller of Pompano Beach, Fla., and John B. Miller of Towanda RR 2; a son and daughter-in-law; George L. and Sally Miller of Rome RR 1; 26 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; two sisters: Pearl Vanderpool of the Skilled Nursing Unit, Memorial Hospital, Towanda, and Anna Eichenlaub of Williamsport: a brother: George Chilson of Towanda RR 2; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was predeceased by her husband, James Edward Miller Sr., two sons, James Edward Miller Jr. and Carl Pratt Miller; a daughter Geraldine Miller; and three brothers; Cecil, Max and Allen Chilson.  The funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 18, 1994, at 2 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home 217 York Ave., Towanda, with the Rev. Richard Martin officiating.  Interment will be in the Laddsburg Cemetery, Laddsburg, Pa.  The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday afternoon at the funeral home.  The family suggests that memorials may be directed to the Skilled Nursing Unit, Memorial Hospital, Towanda, Pa. or to the charity or organization of one’s choice in Mabel M. Miller’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.

Mr. ROGER GILES DEWOLF, age 85, of New Albany, PA, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at the Robert Packer Hospital with his loving family at his side. Roger was born on April 23, 1935, in Sayre, PA, a son of the late Giles Lyman and Rowena Ainsworth DeWolf. He attended Towanda High School and later received his GED while in the military. He honorably served his country in the Unites States Army from 1958 until 1960. He married the former Artis Alzea Kipp on July 1, 1961, in the Evergreen Christian Church. He retired from Procter & Gamble in 1992. Before working at P&G he worked at Masonite, Calvin C. Cole Inc. and Penn Dot. Roger and his wife Artis attended the Hollenback United Methodist Church. In his younger years Roger enjoyed the outdoors where he could hunt and fish. He also enjoyed readings the newspapers and completing crossword puzzles. He also enjoyed traveling with his wife to play bingo. His greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Surviving are wife, Artis DeWolf, at home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Dorena and Jon Rineer, North Towanda, PA, Holly and Randy Moon, Wyalusing, PA, Yvonne DeWolf and Albert Hammond, Towanda, PA; eight grandchildren, Jon Rineer Jr., North Towanda, PA, Robert Warriner, Wyalusing, PA, Christopher and Leandra Shaffer, Laceyville, PA, Matthew Shaffer, Wyalusing, PA, Harley Kipp, Towanda, PA, Arianna Hammond, Towanda, PA, Kathy Jo and Jason Bicknell, Fredricksburg, VA, Randy and Kelly Moon Jr., Sugar Run, PA; two Sister-in-laws and brother-in-laws, Sarah and Tony Mamika, Merrit Island, Florida, Merna and Howard Colwell, Mehoopany, PA, two brothers-in-law, Roger and Diane Kipp, Bradenton, FL, Outen and Renate Kipp, Peyton, CO; and sister-in-law, Sylvia DeWolf, Wyalusing, PA. He is also survived by 11 great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Besides his parents he was predeceased by a brother, Ronald Allyn DeWolf Sr., a sister and brother-in-law, Leota & Craig Carl, two brothers-in-law: Arthur Case and Kenneth W. Mapes; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Doyle & Candy Kipp, and also by two nephews, Ronald Allyn DeWolf Jr. and Gordon Douglas Mapes. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at 2 p.m. at the Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, PA, with Roger’s sister-in-law, Mrs. Merna Colwell officiating. Interment will follow in the Laddsburg Cemetery, New Albany, PA. Following the burial, a dinner will be held at the home of Roger’s daughter and son-in-law, Holly and Randy Moon, 9 Boxer Lane, Wyalusing, PA. Friends and family may call on Saturday afternoon, April 10, 2021, from 1 p.m. until the start of the service at 2 p.m. at the Homer Funeral Home, Dushore, PA. Memorial contributions may be sent to Artis DeWolf, 560 Wyalusing/New Albany Road, New Albany, PA. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St, Dushore, PA. -Towanda Daily Review 4/8/2021

JOHN K. DUNN, 103 Second Street, Towanda, formerly of New Albany and Wyalusing, died at Towanda Memorial Hospital, December 3, 1983 following an extended illness.  Mr. Dunn was born June 9, 1924 to J. Fay and Gretchen Cranmer Dunn.  He had been employed as a truck driver for many years by the State and various townships, and had owned a Homelite Chain Saw business.  He was an avid hunter and baseball enthusiast.  He was a former member of the Canton Moose Lodge, Towanda Kels, New Albany Fire Department, and had recently won an award as a Fire Warden for 25 years.  His first wife, Jane Slocum, died Sept. 24, 1971.  He was married to Maude Tyler in 1973.  He is survived by wife, Leona Johnson Dunn, whom he married June 9, 1983; three sons, Clifford (Skipper) and Robert of New Albany; and Sean of Wyalusing; two sisters, Mrs. Walter (Alta) Harris, Monroeton, and Mrs. Beryl Wilbur, Columbia Cross Roads; brothers, Donald of Athens, Harold of Monroeton, and Gerald and Lyle, Towanda RD; stepdaughter, Shari Shellenberger, E. Towanda; step-son David Shrimp, Luthers Mills; five step-grandchildren; an aunt, Mrs. Jack (Guila) Williams, Sidney, NY; and an uncle, Kenneth Dunn, Lockwood, NY.  Funeral and committal service were held Dec. 6 at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, with Rev. Richard Berg, pastor of New Albany Cooperative Parish, officiating.  Burial will be in Laddsburg Cemetery at the convenience of the family.  –Canton Independent Sentinel.

FORD –DOROTHY D. STEVENS age 83 of Laddsburg, New Albany RR 1 a patient at Skilled Nursing Unit died on Wednesday, July 2, 2003 at Memorial Hospital in Towanda.  She was born on April 27, 1920 in Bradford County a daughter of the late John and Laura Campbell Ford.  In 1992, Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, the late Earl “Hootie” Stevens.  Mrs. Stevens spend her entire lifetime in Bradford County.  She was a resident of the Laddsburg area, moving from Luthers Mills in 1941.  She was a member of the Laddsburg Community Church.  Dorothy and Hootie were engaged in farming.  She devoted herself to her family and friends her entire lifetime.  She leaves surviving two sons and daughter-in-law; John E. Stevens of New Albany and Elmer Ellsworth and Audrey Stevens of New Albany; a daughter and son-in-law, Diana and Robert Brassington of New Albany; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Lucillia and Harold Trexler of Willawana, Eleanor and Robert Kisner of Ulster, Esther and Gavin Finnerty of Ulster and Jane and Alton Welch of West Burlington; a brother and sister-in-law, Gordon and Kay Ford of Towanda; 21 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.  In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, John Clinton Ford and Albert Ford and a sister, Doris Munn.  A funeral service will be held on Monday, July 7, 2003 at 1 p.m. in the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore with the Rev. Samuel Jordon, her pastor officiating.  Interment will follow in the Laddsburg Cemetery.  Friends and family are invited to call on Sunday afternoon, July 6, 2003 at McHenry Funeral Home in Dushore from 1 to 3 p.m.  –Towanda Daily Review

KENNETH EUGENE GUNTHER, 45, of Wysox, died Thursday morning, June 28, 2001, at Memorial Hospital, Towanda.  Born July 8, 1955, in Laporte, he was a son of the late Howard B. and Mary Elizabeth Phillips Gunther.  Kenneth was a graduate of Sullivan County High School, class of 1974.  He was formerly employed by Memorial Hospital, Towanda and Taylor Packing, Wyalusing, and served as a security office for the Wysox Family Drive-In.  At the time of his passing, Kenneth was employed by P.T.I. Security at E.I. Dupont in Towanda.  He was a member of the Wysox Ambulance Association, where he formerly served as captain.  He was also a member of the Wysox Fire Department.  Following the division of the Wysox Ambulance Association from the Wysox Fired Department, Ken maintained the ambulance service from his home in Wysox.  He also was very active with the Boy Scouts of America Troop 50, Wysox, and was a leader with Bud Secules.  Ken volunteered as a medic for the Towanda Pee Wee Midget Football Association.  He was a member of the Heritage Bible Church.  Ken enjoyed bowling and was a Young American Bowlers’ association Coach in Towanda League at Starlight Bowling Lanes, North Towanda.  He is survived by his: wife, LaVeda Chilson Gunther of Wysox; two sons, Jacob J. and David J. Gunther, both of Wysox; four sisters, Katherine Andies of Virginia, Ruth Fulmer of Laporte, Doris Gunther of West Virginia and Mary Walters of Montoursville; four brothers, William Gunther of South Carolina, Jack Gunther of Williamsport, Donald Gunther of Williamsport, John Gunther of Maryland.  He was preceded in death by a brother, Howard Gunther Jr., and a sister, Anna Green.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 330, 2001, at 7 p.m. at the Wysox Ambulance Association garage, with the Rev. Dennis Fox, officiating.  Interment will be at the Laddsburg Cemetery at a later date.  The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Wysox Ambulance Association, Wysox, PA or the Five Rivers Council, Boys Scouts of America, Horseheads, NY in Kenneth E. Gunther’s memory.  Arrangements were made by the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Inc., 217 York Ave., Towanda. –Towanda Daily Review.

JORDAN –NORA BELLE KELLY age 87 died on Saturday, May 13, 2006, at The Highlands in LaPorte, Pa.  She was born on June 25, 1918, in West Virginia, a daughter of the late Thomas E. Sr. and Margaret L. Hewitt Jordan.  Prior to her retirement, she was employed in food processing for Smuckers. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Marshall Kelly.  Nora resided in Medina, Ohio, until retirement, when she moved to live with her sister Mary in Ann Arbor, Mich.  She then moved to Arizona. In 2005, she moved to this area.  She had attended the Laddsburg Community Church in New Albany. She loved country and gospel music, crocheting and especially time spent with her cat.  She is survived by a special nephew, Stephen Shoemate of Shandler, Ariz.; a niece, Eva Selleck of Laddsburg; a sister and two brothers, Effie Norris of Laddsburg, Thomas E. Jr. (Ada) Jordan of Laddsburg and Lloyd C. Jordan Sr. of New Albany; and many nieces and nephews.  In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by brothers Lawrence and Walter and sisters, Anna Vaughn, Mary Shoemate, Ruth Decker and Eva Loar.  Friends and family are invited to call from 1 p.m. until the time of the funeral service on Thursday, May 18, at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore.  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday in the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, with the Rev. Samuel Jordan, pastor, officiating.  Interment will be in the Laddsburg Cemetery at the convenience of the family.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Laddsburg Community Church, in care of Ada Jordan, RR 1, Box 240, New Albany, Pa.  –Towanda Daily Review

THOMAS E. JORDAN, 91, of Nippenose Valley, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at his home. Born October 20, 1929 in Hiawatha, WV, he was a son to the late Thomas Elbert Jordan and the former Margaret Hewitt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his 9 siblings. Thomas was a member of the Nippenose Bible Fellowship and he loved to fish. He is survived by his loving wife, the former Ada M. Mosher; a daughter, Cindy (David) McCoy; four sons, Stephen (Becky) Jordan, Wayne (Terrie) Jordan, Samuel (Julie) Jordan and David (Hope) Jordan; 16 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Nippenose Bible Fellowship, 92 Schoolhouse Road, Jersey Shore. A time of visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until the time of service at church. For the safety of everyone, please adhere to the social distancing guidelines. He will be laid to rest in the Laddsburg Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. Monday, January 11, 2021 at Laddsburg Hill Road, New Albany. Arrangements are entrusted to Frederick B. Welker Funeral Home, Jersey Shore. -Towanda Daily Review 1/7/2021

WESLEY A. KIPP, 83, of Vestal, died at Willow Point Nursing Home, Thursday, Jan. 8, 1998.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Endicott, a retired IBM Corp. employee, retiring after 39 years of service and a member of its Quarter Century Club.  A member of the Ski Patrol at Labrador Mountain, a charter member of the Vestal Kiwanis Club, a member of Round Hill Lodge No. 399 F&AM, a member of Alhambra Sidona Caravan No. 212.  He is survived by his wife, Mikki E. Kipp, Vestal, two daughters and sons-in-law, Anita and Basil Jenkens, LaCrescenta, Calif., Sandra and Howard Allen, Apex, N.C.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Noama Kipp, Baltimore, Md., Lanny and Bebbie Kipp, Binghamton; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his first wife, Dorothy Kipp in 1965; and a son, David Kipp, in 1981.  Funeral and interment services will be held Saturday 11 a.m. from the Allen Memorial Home, 511-513 East Main St., Endicott.  The Rev. Glenn Seaver will officiate.  Burial will be in Laddsburg Cemetery, Laddsburg, Pa.  The family will receive friends at the memorial home Friday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m.  Expressions of sympathy in Wes’ memory may be made to the Hospice Unit in c/o Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, 169 Riverside Drive, Binghamton, N.Y. or the First United Methodist Church of Endicott, 53 McKinley Ave., Endicott, N.Y.  –Towanda Daily Review

KISNER –AMY IRENE KISNER PARDOE age 96 a resident at Sullivan Terrace, Dushore, Pa. died on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007, at her home.  She was born on Jan. 18, 1911, in Laddsburg, Pa., a daughter of the late Frank E. and Pearl L. Miller Kisner.  On July 3, 1929, Amy married Arthur LaRue Pardoe.  Her husband preceded her in death on Aug. 14, 1979.  She was a member of St. Paul's Church in Overton and was a former member of the Laddsburg Church. She was a member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary in New Albany and had been a lifelong resident of Bradford County.  Prior to her retirement, she was employed in the office at Rynveld's Manufacturing in New Albany, Pa.  Amy enjoyed her time spent crocheting dolls and afghans.  Surviving are her brother, Robert Kisner, of Ulster, Pa.; a sister, Pauline A. Teel of Wyalusing, Pa. and several nieces and nephews.  In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by: a brother, George F. Kisner (1989), Lloyd V. Kisner (1999) and Leona M. Kimble (2002).  Funeral services will be held at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 27, in the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore, with the Rev. Darcy Miller, pastor, officiating.  Friends and family are invited to call from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service on Tuesday morning at McHenry Funeral Home.  Interment will follow in Laddsburg Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Residential Council, c/o Sullivan Terrace, R.R. 2, Box 567, Dushore, Pa. in memory of Mrs. Amy Pardoe.  –Towanda Daily Review 2/24/2007

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Amy Irene Kisner Pardoe, age 96, a resident at Sullivan Terrace, Dushore, Pa., died on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007, at her home. She was born on Jan. 18, 1911, in Laddsburg, Pa., a daughter of the late Frank E. and Pearl L. Miller Kisner. On July 3, 1929, Amy married Arthur LaRue Pardoe. Her husband preceded her in death on Aug. 14, 1979.  She was a member of St. Paul's Church in Overton, and was a former member of the Laddsburg Church. She was a member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary in New Albany and had been a lifelong resident of Bradford County. Prior to her retirement, she was employed in the office at Rynveld's Manufacturing in New Albany, Pa. Amy enjoyed her time spent crocheting dolls and afghans.  Surviving are her brother, Robert Kisner, of Ulster, Pa.; a sister, Pauline A. Teel of Wyalusing, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews.  In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by: a brother, George F. Kisner (1989), Lloyd V. Kisner (1999) and Leona M. Kimble (2002).  Funeral services will be held at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 27, in the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore, with the Rev. Darcy Miller, pastor, officiating. Friends and family are invited to call from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service on Tuesday morning at McHenry Funeral Home.  Interment will follow in Laddsburg Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Residential Council, c/o Sullivan Terrace, R.R. 2, Box 567, Dushore, Pa. 18614, in memory of Mrs. Amy Pardoe.  Submitted by Carol Hoose Brotzman

ELEANOR R. KOUGH, 94, of New Albany, died Monday, October 22, 2018 at Dar-Way Nursing Home, Forksville. Born October 12, 1924 in Steelton, she was a daughter of the late Harry Sr. and Dora (Smith) Kough. Eleanor was a graduate of Steelton High School, Class of 1943. Following her graduation she was employed at the Middletown Air Force Depot from 1943 to 1946. She would then work at several Steelton area businesses, including Pomeroy’s Dept. Store as a sales clerk and then with the Pennsylvania Nurses Association as a secretary. On March 20, 1981, Eleanor would retire from the Pennsylvania Dept. of Public Welfare where she had been employed for 20 years as a secretary. Eleanor lived most of her life in the Harrisburg area before moving to New Albany in 1996 to be close to her family. She was a former member of the First United Methodist Church of Steelton, and was an active member of the New Albany Baptist Church, where she held many positions, including head usher, and treasurer of the parish. Eleanor also attended adult Sunday school, taught vacation bible school, sent cards to the shut-ins on behalf of the church, and was a member of the American Baptist Woman’s Ministries. Giving back to her community was very important to Eleanor. She volunteered at the New Albany Elementary School for 12 years, serving as a reading helper for the first grade students. Traveling was a passion of Eleanor’s, as she took many bus trips throughout the United States. However, her most memorable trip was when she visited the Holy Lands. This was a dream come true for Eleanor. In her free time, she enjoyed reading books and playing Scrabble. In May, 2011, Eleanor moved to the Sullivan Terrace, Dushore, where she enjoyed reading to people and attending the many activities there. In September, 2018, Eleanor would move again to the Dar-Way Nursing Home. Anyone who would visit Eleanor would often be reminded of her famous quote, “Pride cometh before a fall”. Surviving are three nieces, Susan J. (Gary) Miller of New Albany, Mary (James) Main of Lexington, VA, and Kimberly (Kevin) Rowley of Clayton, NC; nine great-nieces and nephews; and 15 great-great-nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Eleanor was preceded in death by a brother, Harry Kough Jr.; a sister, Arlene Jones; a brother-in-law, James Jones; a niece, JoAnn Buckalew and a great-nephew, Jimmy Miller. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Sunday, November 4, at New Albany Baptist Church, 166 Main St., New Albany, with Rev. Terry R. Van Horn officiating. Burial will follow in Laddsburg Cemetery. Friends may call from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Sunday, November 4, at the church. The family will provide the flowers and suggest memorial contributions to the New Albany Baptist Church, 166 Main St., New Albany, PA. Arrangements have been entrusted to the McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home, Dushore. –Funeral home obit 10/24/2018

McLINKO –ELLA MCLINKO EDDY, 86, formerly of Athens and Towanda, died Friday, Feb. 27, 2004, at the Manor in West Burlington Township.  Born Feb. 23, 1918, in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Mike and Mary Stepko McLinko.  Ella married Eugene V. Eddy in 1934 and they made their home in Athens for 28 years.  Following her husbands death in 1962, Ella moved to Mechanic St. in Towanda to reside with her mother Mary McLinko and brother, Lewis McLinko.  Following the deaths of her mother and brother, Ella moved to the Senior Citizens Building in North Towanda where she resided until her health declined.  Ella subsequently resided in Wyalusing and at the Manor.  Surviving are: her sister, Ann McLinko Lafy of Pittsburgh; two sisters-in-law, Pat Mahoney McLinko and Doris T. McLinko-Lee, both of Towanda, her favorite nephews, Robert McLinko of Towanda and his sons Robert McLinko Jr. and family and Douglas McLinko and family.  Additional surviving nieces and nephews are:  Kenny Lafy and family of S.C., Kurt Lafy and family of N.J., Keith Lafy and family, Lynn J. McLinko and family of Towanda, Lou Ann McLinko McGuire and family of Towanda, Debbie McLinko Wilcox and family of Towanda, Paul Michael McLinko and family of N.C., and Mark McLinko and family of Towanda.  In addition to her husband Eugene, parents Mike and Mary and brother Lewis, she was preceded in death by brothers, Joseph, Michael Jr., and Peter McLinko, and by a sister, Kathryn McLinko Conklin.  A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family.  Interment will be in the Laddsburg Cemetery, Laddsburg, Pa.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda, Pa.   There are no calling hours.  –Towanda Daily Review

MILLER –EVELYN MILLER WILSON, 81, of Wysox Township, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening Jan. 30, 2019, at the Dar-Way Health Care Center in Elkland Township, Sullivan County, Pennsylvania, where she was recently transferred following complications from a stroke. A life-long resident of Bradford County, Evelyn was born in Sayre, Pennsylvania, on April 26, 1937 the daughter of the late Howard J. Miller and Alice Brown Miller. She grew up in New Albany, Pennsylvania, and was a graduate of New Albany High School with the class of 1955. Evelyn continued her education at Mansfield State Teachers College where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Vocational Home Economics in 1959. As a college student, Evelyn was a member of the Kappa Omicron Phi Home Economics Honor Society, was very active in sports and was a member of the Championship Volleyball and Basketball Teams. Evelyn later completed graduate courses at Penn State University and Mansfield University. Evelyn’s career as an educator in Home Economics began in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, for a term of three years. She subsequently taught in Wyalusing, Pennsylvania, for three years and completed her teaching career with Sayre High School in 1999 following 22 years of teaching in Sayre and a total of 29 years of teaching with dedication to educating others. During 1974 to 1977 Evelyn served with the Wyalusing Valley and Towanda Area School Districts as a substitute teacher. She also provided instruction and inspiration for Home Economic students during the summer months for the Home On the Range and Reddy Kilowatt programs sponsored by the Pennsylvania Electric Company in promoting the knowledge, benefits, and use of electrical power in the home and everyday needs. Evelyn was always a very active and a devoted supporter of community and civic affairs and was currently serving as the President of the New Albany Community Club and held membership with the Towanda Garden Club, Laddsburg Cemetery Association, and the Pennsylvania Retired Teachers Association. Evelyn served as a Judge for Pies at the Sullivan County Fair for a number of years and also served as a judge for state and local fairs and community contests. In early years, Evelyn was a member of the Wysox Presbyterian Church and later became a member of the New Albany Baptist Church. She was a past president of American Baptist Women’s Ministries. She enjoyed knitting and shopping for her family and for donations for her church and charities. Evelyn was a very dedicated supporter and participant with the annual Samaritan’s Purse Christian Children’s Box Program benefiting disadvantaged children throughout the world. Evelyn was a long-time member, Past Regent, Vice Regent, former Secretary and Treasurer of the Mach-wi-hi-lusing Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution. Most of all Evelyn was a very loving and devoted mother and grandmother who cherished time spent with her family. She especially enjoyed traveling to tractor shows with her son, Mark. Evelyn’s family includes her son, Mark Meredith Wilson of Monroeton; granddaughter, Paige Meredith Wilson of State College, Pennsylvania; brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Susan Miller of New Albany; sister-in-law, Virginia Miller of Virginia; five nieces and nephews; 11 great nieces and nephews; her uncle and aunt, Robert and Ruth Brown of Wyalusing. In addition to her parents, Evelyn was predeceased by her brother, Robert Miller; nephews, James H. Miller and Douglas Miller; as well as several aunts and uncles. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and again from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, PA. A memorial service will be held later at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, at the New Albany Baptist Church with Pastor Terry VanHorn officiating. Visitation will be held from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in the Laddsburg Cemetery, Albany Township, Pennsylvania. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that contributions may be directed to the New Albany Baptist Church, 166 Main St., New Albany, PA in memory of Evelyn Miller Wilson. –Towanda Daily Review 2/3/2019

MILLER –VIOLA MILLER WOOSTER, 76, widow of H. William “Bill” Wooster of 216 York Ave., Towanda, Pa., died early Wednesday morning, March 22, 2006, at the Skilled Nursing Unit, Memorial Hospital, Towanda.  Born Sept. 23, 1929, in New Albany, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Harlan and Sylvia Fern Miller.  Viola was a graduate of Dushore High School and Lycoming College. She began her dance career at the age of 5, taking lessons from Mrs. Leonard Frawley in Towanda.  She later studied at the Fry-Lyon Dance Studio in Williamsport, Pa., and danced in the Junior League Follies. Viola was crowned Miss Greater Williamsport in the Miss American Beauty Pageant in 1948.  In 1950, Viola opened dance studios in Dushore, Towanda, Wyalusing and Tunkhannock. On Sept. 29, 1956, Viola married H. William Wooster of summers she studied and taught in New York City while associated with the National Association of Dance and Affiliated Artists. She continued studies several summers at Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tenn. Viola was very pleased with her many former students who continued with successful careers in dance and found dancing a help and joy in their lives.  She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Towanda and the Beirne-Webster VFW Post ladies Auxiliary, Towanda.  Surviving are her children, Mary Tina Torsell and her husband, Tom, of San Pierre, Ind., Roger W. Wooster of Long Island, N.Y., Ivy L. Scott and her husband, Gerry, of Summerville, S.C., and Valerie L. Lozinak and her husband, Patrick, of Trooper, Pa.; her grandchildren, Diane Torsell, Christopher Torsell, Brian Scott Kinkade II, William Lozinak and Austin Lozinak; sisters-in-law, Barbara J. Cobb of Towanda, Eloise Anderson of Troy, Pa., and Rose Marie Miller of Dushore; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was preceded in death by her husband, H. William “Bill” Wooster, on April 30, 1999; an infant daughter, and her brother, Leslie Miller.  The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda.  The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 27, at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Main Street, Towanda, with the Rev. Jira Albers, pastor, officiating.  Interment will be in the Laddsburg Cemetery, Albany Township, Pa.  The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church, 908 S. Main St., Towanda, Pa. or to the American Lung Association of Northeast Pennsylvania, 738 S. Main Ave., Scranton, Pa. in Viola Miller Wooster’s memory.  –Towanda Daily Review

RHODES –LULA R. SLOCUM, 87 of 77 Front St., New Albany died Tuesday evening, Feb. 20, 1990 at her home following a lingering illness.  She was a lifetime resident of New Albany.  Mrs. Slocum was born in New Albany on May 20, 1902 the daughter of the late William and Mabel Terry Rhodes.  Mrs. Slocum was a lifetime member of the New Albany United Methodist Church and served as Sunday school superintendent for 40 years and was a member of the church choir for 65 years.  She was also a certified lay speaker and had served as a past president of the United Methodist Women.  Mrs. Slocum was a graduate of the Mansfield State Teachers College and had taught school for 27 years in the area.  She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Rosemary and James White of Binghamton, N.Y., Rita and Bill Kellogg of New Albany; four grandsons; Billy, Skip, Bob and Shaun; four granddaughters, Melody, Tina, Lorita and Linda.  She was predeceased by her husband, Clifford W. Slocum on May 21, 1977; a daughter, Jane S. Dunn on Sept. 24, 1971; a granddaughter, Cindy Lou Kellogg in 1965; her twin sister, Lucille Rhodes and another sister, Gertrude Clark.  Friends may call at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore from 2-4 p.m. Saturday in the New Albany United Methodist Church with the Rev. Matthew Verghese, former pastor assisted by Rev. Janice Green, current pastor.  Burial will be in the Laddsburg Cemetery, New Albany RD.  The family suggests in lieu of flowers donations may be directed to the New Albany United Methodist Church in Mrs. Slocum’s name.  –Towanda Daily Review

Ellen E. SCOTT, 98, of New Albany, PA, died on Friday, Jan. 28, 2005 at The Highlands in Laporte. She was born in Albany Township, April 17, 1906, the only child of Thomas and Libby (Drake) Scott. Her schooling began in a one-room school in Stevenson and then she graduated from New Albany High School in 1924. She went to Mansfield State Normal School for two years and received her teaching certificate. Her long teaching career began in Evergreen (Bradford County) in 1926. After three years, she transferred to teaching third and fourth grades in the New Albany grade school from 1929-1953. From 1953-1968, she taught third grade in New Albany for the newly-formed Wyalusing Area School District. While teaching, Miss Scott studied at Mansfield during Saturdays and summers. Her coveted B.S. degree was obtained in 1938. During her 42 years of teaching, she walked the mile each way to and from school. She was a lifetime member of the PTA and the Pennsylvania Retired Teacher’s Association. Miss Scott touched and guided the lives of hundreds of students. They found her to be an excellent and dedicated leader. If teaching aids were not provided, she would purchase them. Ellen’s faith was very strong. She was a long-time member of the New Albany Methodist Church and active in the United Methodist Women’s Group. The Scott home was always open to persons needing shelter and food. Ellen, always helping others, maintained this caring household after the death of her parents. Bessie (Forrest) Vanderpool, Bella (Forrest) Bender and Ralph McIntire were reared in this home. She is survived by cousins, Freda Beers of Athens, Minnie Leljedal of Sayre and caregivers, Eleanor and Alfred Isbell. In accordance with her wishes, there will be a graveside memorial service in the Laddsburg Cemetery on a date to be announced. The Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore, has been entrusted with the arrangements. Memorials in Ellen’s memory may be given to the New Albany Methodist Church, the New Albany Fire Company or a charity of one’s choice.

SHAFFER –GLADYS WRIGHT, 75, Stevensville, PA, died October 2, 1997 surrounded by her living family and pastor, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.  Born on October 28, 1921 in Cherry Township, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Lida May Steele Shaffer.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth W. Wright on May 2, 1981.  Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Ruth Hunsinger, Canton, Russell and Dorothy Hunsinger, Stevensville; daughters and sons-in-law, Louise and John Evans, Sr., Rome (Allis Hollow), Lida and Richard Shaffer, Sr., Spring Hill, Kathy and John Blair, Rome; daughter-in-law, Marilyn Hunsinger, Newark Valley, NY; 17 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Edna and Carlyle Monahan; brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Frances Shaffer, Sr.; sister-in-law, Norma Shaffer.  In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a brother, Robert Shaffer, and son, Cecil Hunsinger.  Funeral service was held October 5 at the McHenry Funeral Home, Wyalusing with Dr. Rev. Charles Jennings, officiating.  Interment followed in Laddsburg Cemetery.  –Canton Independent Sentinel

STEVENS Ada L  -  Mrs Daniel Waltman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph and Lucinda Stevens, died at her home Friday evening April 14, 1911 at 8 o'clock of paralysis aged 42 years.  She was a member of the Methodist Church, and a woman of Christian Character and her early dismiss will be mourned by all her many friends.  She is survived by her husband, 2 sons, 1 daughter and 1 sister.  Funeral will be held Monday with interment in Laddsburg Cemetery.  Submitted by Reva Wagner.  Obit taken from the Bradford Star, Towanda 19 April 1911. (Ada L is her name and she was born 22 Sept. 1967 d/o Ralph and Lucinda Burdick Stevens.)

TICE - Howard W. Tice, Sr., 80, of Wilmot Township, PA, died
on Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, at his home. He was born on Dec. 25, 1929, in Gilford, NY, a son of the late Floyd and Gertrude (Collson) Tice. A veteran of the United States Army, he served during the Korean War. He had been a resident of this area since 1964. Mr. Tice had attended the Orwell Bible Church, and drove tractor trailer most of his life. After retirement, he cared for his wife for many years, and worked on his son’s farm, driving equipment. He enjoyed deer hunting and loved his family, and especially enjoyed his grandchildren. Survivors include his son and wife, Howard W., Jr. and Melissa Tice of Herrickville; a sister, Beverly Warfle of Laceyville; a brother, Clifford Tice of Edmeston, NY and by three grandchildren, Destiny, Luke and Sophia. Funeral services were held on Monday, Feb. 8 at 2 p.m. in the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore, with the Rev. Richard Vieldhouse, pastor, officiating. Friends and family called at the funeral home on Monday, at 1 p.m. until the time of funeral service. Interment followed in the Laddsburg Cemetery. Military honors were accorded by members of the Dushore American Legion Post No. 996, and the Mildred American Legion Post No. 452. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Orwell Bible Church, Orwell Hill Road, Rome, PA 18837 in memory of Howard W. Tice, Sr. - Wyalusing Rocket Courier, Feb.11.2010

TUTTLE –NANCY V. STEVENS, 53 of New Albany died Saturday, July 20, 1991 at Towanda Memorial Hospital.  She was born in Towanda on February 25, 1938 the daughter of Donald and Beverly Woodward Tuttle.  Nancy left surviving her husband, John Stevens, at home; two sons, James Fries of Philadelphia and Bobby Joe Fries, Eustis, Fla.; five daughters, Debra Dieffenbach of Murfreesboro, N.C., Kim Francis of Murfreesboro, N.C., Barbara Finch of New Albany, Patricia Wolff of New Albany and Suzanne Stevens at home; three brothers, Donald Tuttle of Ulster, Ronald Tuttle of Wysox and Allen Tuttle of Rome; three sisters, Alice Johnson of Monroeton, Evelyn Boyles of Wysox and Barbara Woodruff of Jackson, J.J.; 12 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph.  Private funeral and committal services will be held Tuesday, July 23, 1991 at 2 p.m. in the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter Street, Dushore with the Rev. Janice Green, pastor of the New Albany Cooperative Parish officiating.  Burial will be in the Laddsburg Cemetery at the convenience of the family at a later date.  Friends may call at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, Dushore on Tuesday from 1-2 p.m.  –Towanda Daily Review

WARFLE -  Mildred L. Tice, 71, of New Albany RR 1, (Wilmot Township), died on Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa.  She was born on Aug. 7, 1937, in Rome, Pa., a daughter of Grover and Floretta (Adams) Warfle.  She had formerly been employed by Endicott Johnson Shoe Manufacturing in Mildred, Pa.  Mildred had attended St. John's Church in Wilmot.  She enjoyed reading and painting, and she especially loved her time spent with her family.  She is survived by her husband, Howard Tice Sr., at home; a son and daughter-in-law, Howard (Melissa) Tice Jr., of Herrickville, Pa.; a brother, LeRoy Warfle; two sisters, Ruth Altemose and Floretta Warfle; and three grandchildren, Destiny, Luke and Sophia.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three infant children; by brothers and sisters Leo Warfle, Grace Conrad, Winfred Warfle, Jim Warfle, James Warfle and Charles Warfle; and by four stepbrothers.  Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16, in the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore, Pa., with the Rev. Richard Vieldhouse officiating.  Friends and family are invited to call from noon until the time of funeral service Tuesday at the funeral home.  Interment will be in the Laddsburg Cemetery.  Towanda Daily Review, submitted by Reva Wagner

H. WILLIAM ‘BILL’ WOOSTER, 68, highly regarded Towanda educator of 215 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. died Friday evening, April 30, 1999 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.  Born December 4, 1930 in Powell, Pa. he was a son of the late Howard J. and Rena Varney Wooster.  “Bill” as he was known by his many friends, was a graduate of Towanda High School Class of 1948.  He later received his Bachelor of Science Degree at Syracuse University, Syracuse, N.Y. in 1952.  Bill served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict from July 22, 1952 to June 15, 1954.  Following his honorable discharge from the military, he returned home to attend Elmira College, Elmira, N.Y. where he received his Masters Degree and subsequently completed post-graduate courses at Lycoming College and Bucknell University.  On Sept. 29, 1956 he married the former Viola Miller at the Zion Lutheran Church in Dushore, Pa.  Mr. Wooster began his teaching career in the English Department at Towanda Area High School in 1959.  For 34 years he served as teacher, 28 years as director of high school dramatic activities, including senior class plays and head of the English Department, where he received numerous honors for his academic and community service accomplishments.  Following his retirement from Towanda High School in 1993 he served as an English instructor for the Lackawanna Junior College in Towanda until declining health forced him to discontinue in the late fall of 1998.  Bill dedicated his life to quality education as national and local levels.  In 1993, Mr. Wooster was elected president and also served as an alumni advisor of the Epsilon Phi Chapter Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity at Syracuse University.  He also was the honored recipient of the fraternity’s outstanding alumnus award.  He was a member of Union Lodge No. 108 F. &A.M., Towanda and the Williamsport Consistory, Towanda American Legion Post No. 42, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge No. 2191 Towanda and the Pennsylvania Retired Teachers Association.  He also served as president of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Retired Teachers Association.  Bill was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather.  He will be fondly remembered by his family and many friends for his dedication to his profession and for his devotion to his Alma Mater, Syracuse University.  Surviving are his wife, Viola at home; his children and their spouses, Mary Tina and Tom Torsell of San Pierre, Ind., Roger W. Wooster of Long Island, N.Y., Ivy L. and Brian Kinkade of Colonial Beach, Va., Valarie L. and Patrick Lozinak of Trooper, Pa.; three grandchildren, Christoper and Diane Torsell and Brian Scott Kinkade II; sister, Eloise Anderson of Troy, Pa.; sister and brother-in-law, Barbara J. and James H. Cobb of Riverview, Fla.; aunt, Dorothy Traver of the Senior Citizens Building, Towanda; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, his father, Howard J. Wooster on Feb. 7, 1973 and recently by his mother, Rena V. Wooster on April 5, 1999.  The funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 4, 1999 at 10 a.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. with the Rev. Leonard J. Shatkus Jr., pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, Towanda officiating.  Interment will follow in the Laddsburg Cemetery, Albany Township, Pa. with Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 according full military honors.  The family will receive friends on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.  The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Trinity Lutheran Church, 908 South Main Street, Towanda, Pa. or to the Towanda Public Library, 104 Main Street, Towanda, Pa. in Mr. Wooster’s memory.  –Towanda Daily Review
 

Hatch Hill Cemetery 1999 Listing

 

GEORGE DUANE ABRAMS, longtime resident of New Albany, Pennsylvania, passed away Dec. 16, 2017 at the Cadia Capitol Nursing Home in Dover, Delaware.  Duane was born Feb. 11, 1943, in Norwich, New York, the son of Leon and Evelyn Bouse Abrams. He graduated from Wyalusing Valley High School with the class of 1961. He served his country with the Air Force from 1961-1965. Duane drove tractor-trailer for many years and logged over a million miles behind the wheel. He was the owner/operator of Duane’s Small Engine Repair in New Albany until he moved to Delaware. Duane loved to take pictures especially of his family, loved to fish, took many trips on his motorcycle and enjoyed going to yard sales.
Duane is survived by a sister, Linda Palmer of Dushore, Pennsylvania; six children, Cathy, Jerry, Franny, Heather, Jaime, George Duane Jr.; a niece, Debbie and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, June 23, 2018 beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the Hatch Hill Cemetery, followed by a time of sharing memories and a luncheon at the New Albany United Methodist Church. –Towanda Daily Review 6/11/2018

BABCOCK - Mrs. Ida Eliza Christian who died on December 11, was born February 5, 1864. Her death followed a short illness of influenza followed by pneumonia.  Two sons and two daughters, John W. Campbell of Ulster, Hiram I. Campbell of Ithaca, N. Y. and Mrs. Herbert L. Norton of Sayre, and Mrs. Fannie Sullivan who resided with her mother at their home on Hatch Hill, survive.  Her Father of Athens and three brothers and sisters and eleven grand-children also survive.  The Rev. Smith, pastor of the Baptist church of New Albany, officiated at the services and interment was made in the Hatch Hill cemetery.  (The newspaper was unidentified and undated but the year 1918 seems to be confirmed by a casuality list on the reverse of the clipping.  A note with the obit identifies Eliza CHRISTIAN as Ida Eliza BABCOCK daughter of Isaac and Eliza BABCOCK of Nichols N. Y.) John R. Bond

BABCOCK Ida Eliza
 Mrs. Ida Eliza Christian who died on December 11, was born February 5, 1864.  Her death followed a short illness of influenza followed by pneumonia.  Two sons and two daughters, John W. Campbell of Ulster, Hiram I. Campbell of Ithaca, N. Y. and Mrs. Herbert L. Norton of Sayre, and Mrs. Fannie Sullivan who resided with her mother at their home on Hatch Hill, survive.  Her father of Athens and three brothers and sisters and eleven grand-children also survive.  The Rev. Smith, pastor of the Baptist church of New Albany, officiated at the services and interment was made in the Hatch Hill cemetery.  The obituary was pinned to a note believed to have been written by Mertie WAYMAN Hakes of Towanda.  The newspaper was unidentified and undated but the year 1918 seems to be confirmed by a casualty list on the reverse side of the clipping.  Another note in the same handwriting further identifies Eliza Christian as Ida Eliza BABCOCK daughter of Isaac and Eliza BABCOCK of Nichols, NY, b. 5 Feb. 1864, d. 11 Dec. 1918.   John Bond

ARTHUR JOHN BARTLOW, 57, of Cedar Terrace Trailer Court, Waverly, N.Y., died unexpectedly, Saturday, Oct. 15, 1988 in Rochester, N.Y.  He was born June 12, 1931, in Sayre, Pa., son of the late Arthur L. and Evelyn Chilson Bartlow.  He was the husband of Shirley Jordan Bartlow.  Mr. Bartlow was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving with the U.S. Navy aboard the Destroyer Willard Keith #DD775.  He was self-employed proprietor of Bart’s Heating Service.  Mr. Bartlow was a member of the New Albany VFW Post and the Monroeton Rod and Gun Club.  He is survived by his wife at home, four sons, Johnny, Ricky, Michael and Robert Bartlow; two daughters, Miss Joan Barltow, Rome, N.Y.; Mrs. Terry Susan) Doane, Elmira, N.Y.; two brothers Donald Bartlow of Milan; Carl Bartlow of Maine, N.Y.; one sister, Mrs. Mike (Doris) McKernan of Monroeton; one aunt, Mrs. Hazel Chapman, Chemung, N.Y.; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.  Friends may call at the Luckner Funeral Home, 449 Park Ave., Waverly, N.Y., from 2-4 p.m. to 7-9 p.m.  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Edward Foy, pastor of the St. James Catholic Church officiating.  Interment will be in the Hatch Hill cemetery, New Albany.  –Towanda Daily Review.

LEONA MAE BENJAMIN, 85 of New Albany died at the Towanda Memorial Hospital on Wednesday morning, Sept. 17, 1986 following a heart attack.  Born March 9, 1901 in Hatch Hill (New Albany RD), she was the daughter of the late Almon Henry and Anna VanDyke Benjamin.  She graduated from the New Albany School and the Mansfield Normal School.  She then went to New York where she taught in the Port Jarvis school system and attended and graduated from Columbia University.  She continued teaching in Yonkers (N.Y.) school system and retired in 1955 as administrator of three schools in the Yonkers area.  She returned to New Albany after her retirement and taught for one year in Wyalusing School system and substituted teaching afterward.  She was very active in local community affairs of New Albany and the Republican Party.  Her only brother, Elta M. Benjamin died on Aug. 16, 1981.  Surviving is on sister, Mrs. Lila Jane Royal of Bridgeport, Conn. and several nieces and a nephew.  Funeral services will be held Sat. 2 p.m. in the Russell P. McHenry funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore with Rev. Richard Berg, pastor of the New Albany Cooperative Parish officiating.  Interment will be in Hatch Hill Cemetery, New Albany RD.  Friends may call at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral home on Saturday from 1 p.m. until the time of the funeral service.  –Towanda Daily Review

JOHN WALLACE CHILSON of Hatch Hill died at the home of his daughter in Wellsville, N.Y., on Nov. 23, after a brief illness.  Mr. Chilson was born in 1873 in Albany Township, a son of Charles and Mary Hatch Chilson.  He is survived by a brother, LeRoy Chilson of Forksville; two sons, Charles of Hatch Hill, with whom he made his home, and Gerald, of Mildred; a daughter, Mrs. Naomi McCarty, of Wellsville, N. Y.; four grandchildren, Ronald and Kenneth Chilson of Mildred, Robert and Belva McCarty of Wellsville.  The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of his son, Charles, at Hatch Hill. Burial was in the Hatch Hill Cemetery.  –Sullivan Review

 

HATCH Alva R. Hatch

age 89, of Hatch Hill, New Albany, Pa., died on Friday, October 18, 2013 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa. Alva was born Nov. 27, 1923 on the family dairy farm on Hatch Hill. He graduated from the New Albany High School a member of the class of 1943. Alva married the former Janice Marie Pelton of Franklindale on April 5, 1951 and they celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary last April. Alva was a lifelong dairy farmer and also worked as an electrician for Masonite Corp in Wysox for over 33 years until he retired. He was a loving spouse, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He really enjoyed reading the daily newspaper and was an avid Penn State Football fan. He also enjoyed traveling making a trip to Germany and also to Italy to visit his son Randy who was stationed with the military. Alva was a member of St. Paul's Church of Christ, Overton, Pa. Surviving is his spouse Janice, at home; two sons Donald Hatch, Hatch Hill, Randy (Gerta) Hatch, Hatch Hill; daughter Robin (Larry) English, Evergreen, Pa.; brother John Hatch, Elkland, Pa.; two grandchildren Jeb (Becky) English, Evergreen, Pa., Katrina English, LeRaysville, Pa.; two great-grandchildren Wyatt and Tristan English; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother Ivan Hatch; and four sisters Marion Newberry, Winnie Johnson, Geraldine Parks, and Gladys Kinsman. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the Hatch Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Ronald L. Dyer, his pastor, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, Pa. Towanda Daily Review – October 26, 2013

 

HATCH –GERALDINE ‘JERRY’ PARKS, 88, long-time resident of Alba, died Wednesday evening March 8, 2000, at the Williamsport Hospital.  Born March 12, 199\11, in New Albany, she was a daughter of the late Alva and Cordelia Hart Hatch.  Jerry was a graduate of the New Alban High School and was a member of the New Albany Baptist Church.  She was employed for many years at the former Belmar Manufacturing in Canton until its closing.  Mrs. Parks then cared for elderly individuals in her home.  Her main interests in life were her family.  Jerry always encompassed her grandchildren in love, especially during Christmas, seeing that every grandchild had a present.  She enjoyed gardening Jerry was talented at quilting and provided quilts for all of her family.  In recent years, she enjoyed traveling to visit her daughter in North Carolina.  She is survived by five daughters and three sons-in-law, Pauline and Donald Young of Knoxville, Pa., Eunice Bellows of Troy, Barbara Chilson of Canton, Audrey (Polly) and Larry Vanderholft of Elmira, N.Y. and Bonnie and Harold (Skeet) Lathrop of Mooreseville, N.C.; a son and daughter-in-law, Arthur (Pete) and Mona Hamm of Canton; a daughter-in-law, Sharon Hamm of Roaring Branch; 30 grandchildren; 66 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, John Hatch of Elkland, Ronald Hatch of New Albany; a sister, Winifred Johnson of Knoxville; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Mrs. Parks was predeceased by her first husband, Arthur Clyde Hamm, in 1949, her second husband, Myron “Mike” Parks, in 1979; two sons-in-law, Max Chilson, in 1983, and Roger Bellows, in 1994; three grandchildren and a great-grandson; two sisters, Gladys Kunzman and Marion Newberry; and a brother, Ivan Hatch.  The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 10, and Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Drive, Canton.  The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Tom Blackall officiating.  Interment will be held in the Hatch Hill Cemetery, New Albany.  The family suggests that memorial donations may be directed to the American Diabetes Association, 2040 Linglestown Road, Suite 106, Harrisburg, Pa. or to a charity of one’s choice in Mrs. Parks’ memory.  –Towanda Daily Review

HATCH –GERALDINE ‘JERRY’ PARKS, 88, longtime resident of Alba, died March 8, 2000 at the Williamsport Hospital.  Born March 12, 1911, in New Albany, she was a daughter of the late Alva and Cordelia Hart Hatch.  She was a graduate of the New Albany High School and was a member of the New Albany Baptist Church.  Mrs. Parks was employed for many years at the former Belmar Manufacturing in Canton until its closing.  She cared for elderly individuals in her home.  Her main interest in life was her family.  She always encompassed her grandchildren in love, especially during Christmas, seeing that every grandchild had a present.  She enjoyed gardening and was talented at quilting and provided quilts for all of her family.  In recent years she enjoyed traveling to visit her daughter in North Carolina.  Surviving are: daughters and sons-in-law: Pauline and Donald Young, Knoxville, PA; Eunice Bellows, Troy, PA; Barbara Chilson, Canton, PA; Audrey (Polly) and Larry Vanderhoft, Elmira, NY; and Bonnie and Harold “Skeet” Lathrop, Moorseville, NC; a son and daughter-in-law, Arthur “Pete” and Mona Hamm, Canton, PA; a daughter-in-law, Sharon Hamm, Roaring Branch; 36 grandchildren, 66 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, John Hatch, Elkland; Ronald Hatch, New Albany; sister, Winifred Johnson, Knoxville; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Mrs. Parks was predeceased by her first husband, Arthur Clyde Hamm in 1949; her second husband, Myron “Mike” Parks in 1979; two sons, Harlen “Paul” Hamm in 1971; Howard Hamm in 1997; sons-in-law, Max Chilson, 1983; roger Bellows, in 1994; three grandchildren and a great-grandson; sisters, Gladys Kunzman and Marion Newberry; and a brother, Ivan Hatch.  The funeral service was held March 11 at the Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook  Drive, Canton with the Rev. Tom Blackall officiating.  Interment was in Hatch Hill Cemetery, New Albany.  The family suggests that memorial donations be directed to the American Diabetes Association, 2040 Lingleston Road, Suite 106, Harrisburg, PA or to a charity of one’s choice in Mrs. Parks memory.  –Canton Independent Sentinel.

HATCH Geraldine “Jerry” PARKS, long time resident of Alba, PA, died Wednesday, March 8, 2000 at Williamsport Hospital.  Born March 1, 1911 in New Albany, PA, she was the daughter of the late Alva and Cordelia Hart Hatch.  Jerry was a graduate of New Albany High School and a member of the New Albany Baptist Church.  She was employed for many years at the former Belmar Manufacturing in Canton until its closing.  Mrs. Parks them cared for elderly individuals in her home.  She is survived by her children; Pauline and Donald Young of Knoxville, PA; Eunice Bellows of Troy, PA; Barbara Chilson of Canton, PA; Audrey (Polly) and Larry Vanderhoft of Elmira, NY and Bonnie and Harold (Skeet) Lathrop of Mooresville, NC; a son and daughter-in-law, Arthur (Pete) and Mona Hamm of Canton; a daughter-in-law Sharon Hamm of Roaring Branch; 6 grandchildren and 66 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; two brothers and a sister; nieces, nephews and cousins.  Mrs. Parks was predeceased by her first husband, Arthur Clyde Hamm, in 1949; her second husband, Myron “Mike” Parks in 1979; sons, Harlen (Paul) Hamm in 1971 and Howard Hamm in 1997; sons-in-law, Max Chilson in 1983 and Roger Bellows in 1994; three grandchildren and a great-grandson; sisters, Gladys Kunzman and Marion Newberry and a brother, Ivan Hatch.  Funeral services were held at the Pepper Funeral Home in Canton with the rev. Thomas Blackall officiating and interment to be at Hatch Hill Cemetery, New Albany.  Memorial donations may be sent to the American Diabetes Association, 2040 Linglestown Rd. Suite 106, Harrisburg, PA 17110 in Mrs. Parks’ memory.   “Troy Gazette-Register, Troy, NY   Thursday, March 16, 2000
 

Teeter Family Cemetery 1999 Listing

 

CORSON- Effie Corson Teeter- Mrs. Effie Teeter, wife of Robert Teeter, died at her home in Evergreen at 6 p.m., Tuesday, March 4.  Funeral services will be held at the home on Friday, March 7, at 2 p.m. (Daily Review, Towanda, PA., Wednesday, March 5, 1930)

 

HOYT- Rita Hoyt Teeter- Rita Teeter Succumbs- Rita H. Teeter, 67, of New Albany RD 2, died Thursday night at Memorial Hospital, Towanda, following a brief illness. Mrs. Teeter was born Oct 17, 1905, in Albany Twp., daughter of the late Edwin and Anna Crandall Hoyt. She was a lifetime resident of Albany Twp., and had been employed by Rynveld Wreath Co. in New Albany. She was a member of the New Era United Methodist Church. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Eileen Wells and Mrs. Leah Hugo, both of New Albany; Mrs. Donna Parsons and Mrs. Bernita Williams, both of New Albany RD; a son Robert E. Teeter of Towanda:  three sisters, Mrs. Nina Gowan of Athens RD; Mrs. Iva Dibble and Mrs. Louise Spencer both of New Albany Rd; two brothers, Elbert Hoyt of Bentley Creek; Dean Hoyt of New Albany RD; 20 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the New Era United Methodist Church with the Rev. Clair Boston, her pastor, officiating.  Interment will be in the Teeter Cemetery, Evergreen. (Daily Review, Towanda, PA., Saturday, April 14, 1973)

 

LENOX- Julia Angeline Teeter, wife of John Teeter, died at her home in Evergreen Sunday morning at the age of 77 years.  The funeral will be held Tuesday, August 21, at the home in Evergreen with burial in the Evergreen cemetery.  (Daily Review, Towanda, Pa., Monday, August, 20, 1928)Note- There is a headstone for her and her husband at the Teeter Cemetery in Evergreen.  It is my speculation that someone at the newspaper saw that burial was in Evergreen & made the assumption that it was the cemetery instead of just the town.

 

MARCY- Moses M. Marcy died June 30 at the home of his son, L. F. Marcy in Monroeton in his 85th year.  He was a son of Libeus and Mary (Edsall) Marcy and was born Dec. 25, 1831 in Monroe township.  He followed farming until recent years in Terry township and was a worthful and highly esteemed citizen.  He is survived by two sons.  Interment was in Evergreen cemetery. (Bradford Star, Towanda, PA., Thursday, July 13, 1916)  Note- There is a headstone for him and his wife at the Teeter Cemetery in Evergreen.  It is my speculation that someone at the newspaper saw that burial was in Evergreen & made the assumption that it was the cemetery instead of just the town.

ROY E. SALSMAN JR., 17, of 521 Second St., Towanda died Sunday Evening (Feb. 4, 1990).  He was born July 11, 1972 in Towanda, son of Roy E. and Lorraine Kellogg Salsman.  Surviving are his mother; Lonnie (Lorraine) Bailey of New Albany RD 2; father, Roy E. Salsman of Idaho; son; Roy E. Salsman, III, of Towanda; close friend; Marlene Vanderpool of Towanda; four brothers, Cory Salsman of Wyalusing; Lonnie Bailey, Stephen Bailey and Joshua Bailey, all of Overton; one sister; Gina Salsman of Camptown; paternal grandparents; Mr. and Mrs. Romaine Salsman of Spring Hill; maternal grandfather; Mr. James Kellogg of Athens, maternal grandmother; Mrs. Shirley Carpenter of New Albany; maternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Kellogg of New Albany; maternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Olive Holcomb; paternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Vera Salsman of Golden Hill.  Funeral and committal services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Kerr-McHenry Funeral Home, 106 Church St., Wyalusing, with the Rev. Dr. Stephen Starzer, pastor of the Wyalusing Presbyterian Church, officiating.  Burial will be in the Teeter Cemetery, Albany Township at the convenience of the family.  Friends may call from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Thursday at the Kerr-McHenry Funeral Home.  –Towanda Daily Review.

 

TEETER –EILLEEN L. WELLS, 59, of New Albany died Sunday evening, Dec. 6, 1987 at Memorial Hospital in Towanda following a lingering illness.  She was born Feb. 17, 1928 in Albany Township, Bradford County, a daughter of the late Frank and Rita Hoyt Teeter.  Until illness forced her retirement in 1974 she had been employed by the Dushore Lingerie Company.  She was a member of the New Albany Methodist Church and was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of New Albany Veterans of Foreign Wars Post.  She had spent most of life time in the New Albany area.  Surviving is one son, Gary L. Wells, Phoenix, Ariz.; two sisters, Mrs. Leah Hugo of New Albany and Mrs. Donna Ayers of Towanda; one brother, Robert Teeter, Towanda; and one grandson, Christopher Wells, Phoenix.  Funeral and committal services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m. in the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter Street, Dushore, with the reverend Richard Berg, Mrs. Wells pastor, officiating.  Interment will be in the Teeter Cemetery, New Albany Township, Pa.  Friends may call at the McHenry Funeral Home from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursday.  Mrs. Wells’ family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations or contributions be directed to the New Albany Library, New Albany, Pa. in her memory.  –Towanda Daily Review.

 

TEETER- James Teeter- Jas. Teeter, New Albany, Passes Away- James Teeter, 84, of New Albany died Monday morning at the Bradford County Home following a lingering illness.  He was a lifelong resident of New Albany.  He was employed in the lumbering industry. He is survived by four cousins, John Teeter of New Albany, Maurice Teeter of Macedon, N.J., Mrs. Aby Graham of Newark, N.Y., and Mrs. Julia Capwell of New Albany; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home in Dushore.  The Rev. Paul J. H. Zelinka will officiate.  Burial will be in the Teeter cemetery in Evergreen. (Daily Review, Towanda, PA., Tuesday, December 22, 1964)

 

TICE   Howard W. Tice Sr., age 80, of Wilmot Township, died
on Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, at his home.  He was born on Dec. 25, 1929, in Gilford, N.Y., a son of the late Floyd and Gertrude (COLLSON) Tice.  Howard is a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Korean War.  He has been a resident of this area since 1964.  Howard had attended the Orwell Bible Church. He drove tractor trailer most of his life. After retirement he cared for his wife for many years, and worked on his son's farm driving equipment. He enjoyed deer hunting. He loved his family, and especially enjoyed his grandchildren.  He leaves surviving his son and wife, Howard W. (Melissa) Tice, Jr., of Herrickville, Pa.; a sister, Beverly Warfle, of Laceyville, Pa.; a brother, Clifford Tice, of Edmeston, N.Y.; and his three grandchildren, Destiny, Luke, and Sophia.  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, in the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter Street, Dushore, Pa.., with the Rev. Richard Vieldhouse, Pa.stor officiating.  Friends and family may call at 1 p.m. until the time of funeral service on Monday at the funeral home.  Interment will follow in the Laddsburg Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by members of the Dushore American Legion Post No. 996, and the Mildred American Legion Post No. 452.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Orwell Bible Church, Orwell Hill Road, Rome, PA 18837, in memory of Howard W. Tice, Sr.  February 07, 2020, Towanda Daily Review.