Rome Cemetery, Rome Borough, Bradford
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MACNEAL – Tracey L. MacNeal, 79, of RR 3, Box 3181, Rome, Pa., diedWednesday, Dec. 10, 1997 at his home. Born in Sayre, Jan 2, 1918, the son of William and Henrietta Brown MacNeal, he graduated from Sayre High School. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was employed as a sheet metal worker for Carrier Air Conditioning and McBride Co. for a total of 56 years. He was a former member of the Odd Fellows. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, at home; children, Robert and Patricia MacNeal of Caldwell, N.J., Gerald and Barbara MacNeal of Wanaque, N.J., Marsha Kavanaugh and Donald Ashburn of Knoxville, Tenn., and Richard and Cathy MacNeal of Lighthouse Point, Fla., eight grandchildren and four Great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Tolbert of Athens; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call at the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 S. Main St., Athens, on Friday, Dec. 12, 1997, from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral and committal services will be held there on Saturday at 11 a.m. Rev. James Donahoo, pastor of the Sayre Christian Church, will officiate. Burial will be in the Rome Cemetery, Rome, Pa. Memorial donations may be made to Guthrie Hospice, RR 1, Box 154, Towanda, Pa. 18848. Towanda Daily Review
JAMES MARSHALL JR., known by many as "Jimbo," 39, of San Antonio, Texas, died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017 at University Hospital in San Antonio following an accident at a construction site where he was working. James was born on May 13, 1977 in Sayre, Pa., the son of James Marshall Sr. and Sharon Goodwin Marshall. He was formerly employed by C.C. Allis & Sons in Herrickville, Taylor Packing in Wyalusing and was a self-employed general contractor in Bradford County for several years. James was subsequently employed by Butler Construction in Kansas City and was employed by the Native American Construction Company in San Antonio at the time of his death. James enjoyed working on construction projects, Ford Mustang cars and NASCAR. James' love for his children was the center point of his life, the drive that kept him pushing forward. He is survived by his fiancée, Shelly Flannigan and her son, Mikey Flannigan of San Antonio, Texas; children, Tyler Marshall of Rome, Pa., Alexis Marshall and Riley Marshall of San Antonio, Texas; mother of his children, Helen A. Evans Marshall of San Antonio, Texas; sisters, Donna Marshall of Sayre, Pa., Karen Robinson of Virginia, Tammy Marshall of Towanda, Pa., and Phoebe Root of Towanda, Pa.; three brothers-in-law, James Brown, Roger Evans and Roy Evans; as well as several special nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by an infant son, Dylan Marshall, in 1998. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be at a later date in the Rome Cemetery, Rome, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review 2/14/2017
JAMES MARSHALL SR., surrounded by his loving family, James Marshall, Sr., 62, of Potterville went home to be with his Lord on Monday, July 4, 2005. Jim was born on March 17, 1943 in Prince George, Maryland a son of the late Walter and Lilly Mae (Babb) Marshall. He enjoyed NASCAR racing, country music, was an avid eagle collector. Although his greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family and his grandchildren. Jim is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 38 years Sharon (Goodwin) Marshall; his daughters and sons-in-law; Phoebe and Raymond Root of LeRaysville, Pa.; Donna Marshall of Rome, Pa.; Karen and Chris Robinson; Tammy and Scott Hickey all of Waynesboro, Va.; his son and daughter-in-law; James and Helen Marshall of Waynesboro, Va.; brother and sister-in-law; Walter and Helen Marshall of West Virginia; his sisters and brother-in-law; Pauline Greg of Tenn.; Helen Marshall of Woodbridge, VA; Minnie and Reds Jones of Forrestville, Md., Nola Mae Cottle of Staunton, VA; his special grandchildren, Dustin, Katie, Casey, Taylor, Brock, Jason, Jacob, Lucas, Zachary, Tyler, Alexis, Riley; and a great grandson Kaden; several nieces, nephews; cousins and many friends also survive. Jim was predeceased by his parents; a grandson Dylan Marshall and brothers; Richard, William, Dewey and LeRoy. Family and friends are invited to attend funeral services and celebration of Jim’s life on Friday, July 8 at 11 a.m. at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 237 S. Main St., Nichols. Abiding with his wishes cremation will take place at the Tioga Point Crematory, Athens. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family in the Rome Cemetery. A period of visitation and sharing memories will be held on Thursday, July 7th from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral chapel. Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to their local chapter of the American Diabetes Association in loving memory of James Marshall, Sr. –Towanda Daily Review.
JAMES MARSHALL, SR. Surrounded by his loving family, James Marshall, Sr., 62, of Potterville went home to be with his Lord on Monday, July 4, 2005. Jim was born on March 17, 1943 in Prince George, Maryland a son of the late Walter and Lilly Mae (Babb) Marshall. He enjoyed NASCAR racing, country music, was an avid eagle collector. Although his greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family and his grandchildren. Jim is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 38 years Sharon (Goodwin) Marshall; his daughters and sons-in-law; Phoebe and Raymond Root of LeRaysville, Pa; Donna Marshall of Rome, Pa; Karen and Chris Robinson; Tammy and Scott Hickey all of Waynesboro, Va.; his son and daughter-in-law: James and Helen Marshall of West Virginia; his sisters and brother-in-law: Pauline Greg of Tenn.; Helen Marshall of Woodbridge, VA; Minnie and Reds Jones of Forrestville, Md., Nola Mae Cottle of Staunton, Va.; his special grandchildren Dustin, Katie, Casey, Taylor, Brock, Jason, Jacob, Lucas, Zachary, Tyler, Alexis, Riley; and a great grandson Kaden; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends also survive. Jim was predeceased by his parents; a grandson Dylan Marshall and brothers: Richard, William, Dewey and LeRoy. Family and friends are invited to attend funeral services and celebration of Jim’s life on Friday, July 8, at 11 a.m. at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 237 S. Main St., Nichols. Abiding with his wishes, cremation will take place at the Tioga Point Crematory, Athens. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family in the Rome Cemetery. A period of visitation and sharing memories will be held on Thursday, July 7th from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral chapel. Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to their local chapter of the American Diabetes Association in loving memory of James Marshall, Sr. Contributed by Carol Brotzman. –Towanda Daily Review July 5, 2005.
MARTIN
–BARBARA MARTIN FLEMING, 69, of Wysox, Pa., passed away Tuesday morning,
Oct. 17, 2016 surrounded by her family at the Hershey Medical Center,
Hershey, Pa., following a long illness. Barbara was born in Chambersburg,
Pa., on May 10, 1947, the eldest daughter of the late Ruth Garling Martin
and Robert Martin of Athens, Pa. She is survived by her husband of 47 years,
Ray H. Fleming; and her children, Jonathan (Carrie) Fleming of Dauphin, Pa.,
and Rebecca (Sean) Robinson of Sparta, N.J. She was a devoted grandmother to
Rhiannon Fleming, Madison and Patrick Robinson, devoted sister of Janice
(Daniel) Barrett and brother, David (Susan) Martin as well as nieces, Katie
(Zack), Emily (Matt), Laura (Gary), Kellie (Chris), Erin (Obie) and Lauren
(Ryan), as well as several great-nieces and great-nephews. Barbara was a
graduate of Shippensburg University where she met her future husband Ray.
The couple met at a school dance on Jan. 8, 1966. Barbara received her
Master's degree from Penn State University. She began her teaching career at
Carlisle Elementary School, Carlisle, Pa., where she taught for two years
before starting her own family. Barbara resumed her teaching career at
Northeast Bradford Elementary School where she taught for 28 years in the
first grade. Barbara was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church
in Towanda, Pa., for 38 years where she helped start the Play Day Program
and served several terms as a church deacon. She also served as a Sunday
school teacher, Junior Church leader and was a member of the Bell Choir. She
was a prior member of the Second Presbyterian Church in Carlisle and was
baptized and raised in the First Presbyterian Church of Athens, Pa. In
addition to spending time with her family at their summer cottage at
Highland Lake, Barbara enjoyed traveling with her husband, family and
friends. Several of their trips included Hawaii, California, Italy, Myrtle
Beach, Fla., and the Caribbean. Their most recent trip was to Alaska with
their Northeast Bradford School family and her sister and brother-in-law. In
her retirement, Barbara became an avid quilter. She enjoyed many hours
quilting in her home in addition to her quilting group. The family will
receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 at the
First Presbyterian Church, Court Street, Towanda, Pa., with a memorial
service to follow at 1 p.m. Officiating will be Pastor Rachel Stahle.
Interment will be private in the Rome Cemetery, Rome, Pa. The family suggest
that contributions may be directed to the First Presbyterian Church, 5 Court
St., Towanda, PA or to the Northeast Bradford Education Foundation, 526
Panther Lane, P.O. Box 94, Rome, PA in Barbara Martin Fleming's memory.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home,
Towanda, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review 10/20/2016
SARAH LAURIE MARTIN, 93, of Rome RR 3, Orwell Township, Pa. died Thursday, July 13, 2006 at Memorial Hospital, Towanda, Pa. Born Jan. 10, 1913 in Rome, Pa. she was a daughter of the late John W. and Nellie Gillette Martin. Sarah spent most of her life in Rome and became a member of the Rome Presbyterian Church in 1927 where she served as a deacon for nine years. She was a past member of the church women’s association. Sarah was employed by the Blue Swan Mill in Sayre for 36 years until her retirement in 1975 due to ill health. In 1996, Sarah sold her home in Orwell Twp. and moved to the senior citizens building in Towanda. She joined the Rebekah Lodge in 1933 and was a life member of the Wysox Rebekah Lodge No. 443. Sarah was also a life member of Rome Fireman’s Auxiliary and was a member of the Towanda Area Senior Citizens. She is survived by a cousin, Reuben Brimmer and his wife Jenny Brimmer of Rome, Pa. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Arthur T. Martin, John G. Martin and sister-in-law Daisy Martin. A graveside service will be held Monday, July 17, 2006 at 11:30 a.m. at the Rome Cemetery, Rome, Pa. with the Rev. Karen Ballard, pastor of the Rome Presbyterian Church officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral home, Towanda, Pa. There are no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Rome Presbyterian Church in care of Frederick Lengemann, P.O. Box 161, Rome, Pa. or to Wysox Rebekah Lodge, No. 443 in Sarah Martin’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review
MASLIN - Donald Robert Maslin, 88, of Ulster RR 1, Sheshequin Township, Pa., diedTuesday, May 26, 2009, at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial Hospital, North Towanda Township, Pa. Donald was born Sept. 3, 1920, in Athens, Pa., the son of the late Robert Matthew Maslin and M. Ruth DECKER Maslin. On September 6, 1941, Donald married the former Marjorie MILLER, and in 1991 the couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie, on Dec. 5, 1992. In early years, Donald was employed by the Ingersoll-Rand in Athens. He later owned and operated his dairy farm and businesses Maslin's Garage and Surge Milking Machine Service in Rome, Pa., for many years. On October 10, 1994, Donald married Doris Arnold Cole and the couple made their home in Sheshequin Township, Pa. Donald was a member of the Windham Summit Bible Church. Surviving are his: wife of 14 years, Doris Arnold Maslin, at home; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy Jean Soden and Douglas Soden of Windham Township, Rome RR 2; son, Keith Donald Maslin of Ulster RR 1; three stepchildren, Louise Winters and her husband, Robert Winters, of Ulster, Robert Cole of Ulster, and Norman Cole and his wife, Debbie Cole, of Florida; six grandchildren, Bridget Soden of Huntington Beach, Calif., Bonnie Soden Gray and her husband, Ryan Gray, of Rome RR 1, Tad Soden and his wife, Emily Soden, of Rome RR 2, Wade D. Maslin of Rome RR 3, Dawn M. Maslin Comstock and her husband, Reed Comstock, of Ulster RR 1, and Carol L. Maslin Miller and her husband, Edward Miller, of Rome RR 3; seven great-grandchildren, Cody M. Miller, Shawnee M. Comstock, Taylor R. Miller, Amanda L. Keller, Hunter Reed Comstock, Maggie S. Gray and Sarah L. Gray; several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; brother, Roger Williams Maslin and his wife, Martha Maslin, of Melbourne, Fla.; five sisters, Grace Maple of Niles, Ill., Harriett Elizabeth "Betty" Grimley of Athens, Vivian Arnold and her husband, Willis Arnold, of Athens, Rita McManus and her husband, Roger McManus, of Morton Grove, Ill., and Janice Purdy and her husband, Ivan Purdy, of Vestal, N.Y.; sister-in-law, Genevieve Maslin of Oregon; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents and first wife, Marjorie, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Vernon Maslin, on July 20, 1945; a granddaughter, Tammy Maslin, on Sept. 18, 1971; a daughter-in-law, Kathryn L. Maslin, on Sept. 30, 2006; a stepson, Richard Cole; a brother, Paul Stuart Maslin; and a sister, Pearl Myra Arnold Betzko. The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 29, at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa., with Pastor Kenneth Crain officiating. Interment will follow in the Rome Cemetery, Rome. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Windham Summit Bible Church, in care of Kathy Gorsline, treasurer, RR 1, Box 298, Ulster, PA 18850, in Donald Robert Maslin's memory. 27 May 2009, Towanda Daily Review.
DONALD ROBERT MASLIN, 88, of Ulster RR 1, Sheshequin Township, Pa., died Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial Hospital, North Towanda Township, Pa. Donald was born Sept. 3, 1920 in Athens, Pa., the son of the late Robert Matthew Maslin and M. Ruth Decker Maslin. On September 6, 1941, Donald married the former Marjorie Miller and in 1991 the couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie, on Dec. 5, 1992. In early years, Donald was employed by the Ingersoll-Rand in Athens. He later owned and operated his dairy farm and businesses Maslin's Garage and Surge Milking Machine Service in Rome, Pa., for many years. On October 10, 1994, Donald married Doris Arnold Cole and the couple made their home in Sheshequin Township, Pa. Donald was a member of the Windham Summit Bible Church. Surviving are his: wife of 14 years, Doris Arnold Maslin, at home; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy Jean Soden and Douglas Soden of Windham Township, Rome RR 2; son, Keith Donald Maslin of Ulster RR 1; three stepchildren, Louise Winters and her husband, Robert Winters, of Ulster, Robert Cole of Ulster, and Norman Cole and his wife, Debbie Cole, of Florida; six grandchildren, Bridget Soden of Huntington Beach, Calif., Bonnie Soden Gray and her husband, Ryan Gray, of Rome RR 1, Tad Soden and his wife, Emily Soden, of Rome RR 2, Wade D. Maslin of Rome RR 3, Dawn M. Maslin Comstock and her husband, Reed Comstock, of Ulster RR 1, and Carol L. Maslin Miller and her husband, Edward Miller, of Rome RR 3; seven great-grandchildren, Cody M. Miller, Shawnee M. Comstock, Taylor R. Miller, Amanda L. Keller, Hunter Reed Comstock, Maggie S. Gray and Sarah L. Gray; several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; brother, Roger Williams Maslin and his wife, Martha Maslin, of Melbourne, Fla.; five sisters, Grace Maple of Niles, Ill., Harriett Elizabeth "Betty" Grimley of Athens, Vivian Arnold and her husband, Willis Arnold, of Athens, Rita McManus and her husband, Roger McManus, of Morton Grove, Ill., and Janice Purdy and her husband, Ivan Purdy, of Vestal, N.Y.; sister-in-law, Genevieve Maslin of Oregon; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents and first wife, Marjorie, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Vernon Maslin, on July 20, 1945; a granddaughter, Tammy Maslin, on Sept. 18, 1971; a daughter-in-law, Kathryn L. Maslin, on Sept. 30, 2006; a stepson, Richard Cole; a brother, Paul Stuart Maslin; and a sister, Pearl Myra Arnold Betzko. The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 29, at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa., with Pastor Kenneth Crain officiating. Interment will follow in the Rome Cemetery, Rome. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Windham Summit Bible Church, in care of Kathy Gorsline, treasurer, RR 1, Box 298, Ulster, PA in Donald Robert Maslin's memory. –Towanda Daily Review 5/27/2009
THEODORE N. MATTHEWS - Softly in the morning, you heard a gentle call, you took the hand God offered you and quietly left us all. ... Theodore N. Matthews, 85, of Rome, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday morning, May 21, 2018, at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Guthrie Towanda Memorial Hospital. Ted, as he was affectionately known by his family and friends, was born on Feb. 18, 1933 in Wilmot, Pennsylvania, one of 11 children to David and Bertha (Livingston) Matthews. He proudly served his county with the U.S. Army. On Aug. 13, 1954, he married Donna M. May, together they shared 60 years of marriage until her passing on March 16, 2015. Ted was a man of many talents and throughout his life had various job positions to include a delivery-salesman with John T. Wenck for 13 years. Many will remember him as custodian at Northeast Bradford others will remember him as a bartender at Sammy’s and Corie’s. A kind and gentle man, Ted also filled the shoes of Santa Claus for nearly 50 years. He was a member of the Towanda American Legion, the Towanda Gun Club and a life member of the Vigilante Fire Company in Rome, Pennsylvania. Ted will be greatly missed by his daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and John Lewis of Rome; his son and daughter-in-law, Theodore “Ted” and Pam Matthews of Gillett, Pennsylvania; his brother, David Matthews of Canton, Pennsylvania; special grandchildren, Ryan Matthews (Rebecca Keene), Eric Matthews (Erin Casto), Heather (Kevin) Heft, Darcy (John) Vanderpool; his great-grandchildren, Savannah Matthews, Allison Heft, Jaxon Matthews and Carter Vanderpool. Numerous nieces, nephews and their families also survive. Ted was welcomed into heaven by his wife, Donna; his great-granddaughter, Peyton Marilyn Vanderpool; and his siblings, Ida, Hannah, Elsie, Clarence, Edgar, Virginia, Christina, Mary and Walter. Family and friends are invited to attend a period of visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday evening, May 23 at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols. A funeral service and celebration of Ted’s life will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 24 at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols, with Pastor Karen Ballard of the Rome Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment will follow in the Rome Cemetery. Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to the Activity Fund at Guthrie Towanda Memorial Hospital-Skilled Nursing Unit, 91 Hospital Drive, Towanda, PA in loving memory of Theodore “Ted” N. Matthews. –Towanda Daily Review 5/22/2018
JOHN J. MAXWELL, 72, of Ulster,
Pennsylvania, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017 with his loving
family by his side. John was born on April 11, 1945, the son of the late
John A. and Doris L. Robinson Maxwell. He is survived by his wife of 47
years, Jean Talada Maxwell. Also surviving are his children, Lisa (Terry)
Berger, Hope Maxwell and Holly Sweat (Ben Vanderpool) all of Rome;
grandchildren, Rachael (Becca) Chilson of Towanda, Te'a Sweat (Steven) of
West Virginia, Dalton Sweat, and Ryan Berger of Rome; brothers, Gary (Doris)
Maxwell of Sugar Run, and Al (Robin) Maxwell of Athens. Also surviving are
several special grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces,
nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. John married Jean on March 21,1970. He
was a life member of the Vigilant Fire Company in Rome, a member of the
Roman FM No. 418, and a member of the Bradford County Fire Police
Association. In John's early years, he worked for PennDOT, Jackson Mobile
Homes, Walt Finch, Valley Instant Homes and, before he had to retire, he was
employed by EL Jones and Sons Trucking. He also parked cars for the Rome
Methodist Church once a month for their monthly dinners. His greatest time
was spent with his grandchildren. We would like to have a celebration of his
life on Sept. 2 2017 at the Rome Fire Hall with a dinner to follow at 4 p.m.
Burial will be at a later date at the Rome Cemetery. If anyone would like to
make a donation please send it to Lisa Berger at 1506 W. Parks Road, Rome,
PA or Holly Sweat at 1359 Battle Creek Road, Ulster, PA to help defray
funeral expenses. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Thomas
Cremation and Funeral Service, 1297 Elmira St., Sayre. –Towanda Daily Review
8/13/2017
OLIN F. MCCABE, 87, of Rome died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 1988 at Memorial Hospital of Towanda. Born May 14, 1900, in Rome, PA he was a son of the late Levi and Clara J. Stoll McCabe. On Sept. 22, 1928 he married the former Christine Allen in Mosherville, PA. She preceded him in death on Oct. 31, 1984. Mr. McCabe served on the Rome Borough election board and was the Rome street commissioner for many years. He owned and operated his own milk and coal trucking business in Rome for many years, and was the former caretaker of the Rome Cemetery. He was a member of the Rome First Presbyterian Church, Romans Masonic Lodge Number 418 F. and A.M., and the Vigilante Fire Co. of Rome. Surviving area daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Victor Hilts of Marshall, WI; several nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral and committal service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Avenue, Towanda, with the Reverend Harry L. Ferguson, pastor of the Rome First Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment will be in the Rome Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, Saturday morning at the funeral home. Roman Masonic Lodge No. 418 will hold Masonic services at the funeral home, Saturday at 10:30 a.m. The family requests that memorials may be directed to the Rome First Presbyterian Church or the Vigilante Fire Company, Rome, PA in Mr. McCabe’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
EDWARD HAZEN MOORE, 97, of Hammond, N.Y., and well-known former mayor and resident of Rome, Pa., died Tuesday evening, Feb. 3, 2004 at the United Helpers Nursing Home in Ogdensburg, N.Y. Born Jan. 19, 1907 at Bumpville, Rome Township, Pa., he was a son of the Lawrenceville Levi and Edith Sarah Daughterty Moore. Edward was a graduate of Rome High School Class of 1923, and Towanda High School Class of 1924. Following graduation, he was employed by the Rome National Bank, Citizens and Northern Bank, and the Nichols National Bank. On Aug. 10, 1931, Edward married the former Wilma Frantz in LeRaysville parsonage. He was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 67 years, Wilma, on March 30, 1999. Edward was employed by the Ingersoll-Rand Company in Athens, Pa., for 34 years until his retirement in 1971. Mr. Moore was a member of the Rome Presbyterian Church where he served as clerk of session for 25 years, and as an elder for many years of the LeRay Masonic Lodge No. 471 F. & A.M., Williamsport Consistory, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite 32nd Degree and Towanda Lodge of Perfection, and was a charter member of the P.P. Bliss Museum in Rome. Surviving are three children, Jean Malarkey of North Rome, Marilyn Ferne Sweet and her husband Rev. Burtt Sweet of Hammond, N.Y., Gary John Moore and his wife Catherine Moore of Clifton Springs, N.Y.; 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Lawrence Edward Moore in 1934, a brother, Robert Moore, two sisters, Helen Miner and Esther Hammerly. The funeral and committal service will be held Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004 at 3 p.m. at the Rome Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Karen Ballard, pastor, and the Rev. Rebekah Sweet, Mr. Moore’s granddaughter, officiating. Interment will be later in the Rome Cemetery, Rome, Pa. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 1 to 3 p.m. at the church, LeRay Lodge No. 471 F. & A.M. will conduct a Masonic service Sunday at 1 p.m. at the church. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Rome Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 89, Rome, Pa. or to the Rome Cemetery Association, in care of Shirley Phillips, secretary, P.O. Box 63, Rome, Pa. in Mr. Moore’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
MORRIS –MRS. INA A. TILLOTSON, 71 of 226 Westbrook St., Sayre, died unexpectedly early Monday morning, Aug. 5, 1985 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Mrs. Tillotson was born Oct. 17, 1913 in Rome Township, a daughter of Fred and Nellie Morris. She had been a resident of Sayre for many years and was a retired employee of the Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Athens. She was a member of the Athens Wesleyan Church and was a devoted mother with her grandchildren being the focal part of her life. She was predeceased by her first husband, Lester A. (Mike) Fox, Sr. on Aug. 10, 1977. She is survived by her husband Ernest Tillotson of Sayre; a son and daughter-in-law, Lester and Shirley Fox, Jr. of Smithboro, NY; a son, John Martin of Towanda; her stepdaughters, Mrs. John (Charlotte) Miller of Sayre and Mrs. Buck (Nettie) Treate of Westfield, Pa.; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Edith Morris of San Antonio, Texas; her mother-in-law, Mrs. Myrtle Parks Fox of Sayre; four granddaughters; four step-granddaughters; one step-grandson; three step-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral service will be held from the Sutfin Funeral Chapel in Nichols on Thursday, Aug. 8 at 2 p.m. Burial will follow in Rome Cemetery. Memorials in her memory may be directed to the Athens Wesleyan Church. The family will receive their friends Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel. –Towanda Daily Review
MOSIER Paul Edward Mosier
77, of 39 Newton Lane, Wyalusing, Terry Township, died Tuesday morning, Aug. 14, 2012 at the Bradford County Manor in West Burlington Twp. Paul was born in Terry Township on Nov. 12, 1934 the son of George S. Mosier Sr. and Louise Johnson Mosier. He was a veteran of the Korean War having served in the U.S. Army. In early years, Paul was employed by Valley Cities Gas Service, the Martin Oil Company and by Stroud's Supply. Paul later operated his own plumbing and heating business in the area for many years until his retirement. He was a member of Wyalusing American Legion Post No. 534, Beirne-Webster VFW Post No. 1568, Towanda, AMVETS Post No. 21, Wysox and the Monroeton Rod & Gun Club. Paul enjoyed fishing trips to Canada, NASCAR racing and was a fan of Tony Stewart. Surviving are his children, Patty Ann (Malcolm) Wech of Stevensville, Randy (Shirley) Mosier of Terrytown and Judy (Grayson) Brotzman of Athens; grandchildren Scott (Tara) Wech, Dennis (Lori) Wech, Timothy (Erin) Mosier, Kendra (Jason) Dixon, Patty (Scott) Benjamin, Michael (Tracy) Dolan, Richard Dolan and Breana Brotzman; several great grandchildren; siblings, Robert (Geraldine) Mosier of Towanda, Norris (Judy) Mosier of Sugar Run, Vera Mosier of Towanda, Larry (Jean) Mosier of Terrytown, Jack (Penny) Mosier of Toledo, Ohio, Anita (Robert) Swetter of Springville, Mary Anne Mosier of Wyalusing, Thelma (Vern) Harvey of Nicholson, Onalee (Jim) Robinson of Meshoppen and Alice (Phil) Rivera of Mechanicsburg; sister-in-law Ann Mosier of Towanda; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and his companion and caregiver, Grace Dunfee. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Hila Patricia Bump Mosier on Aug. 25, 2004, brothers, John A. Mosier and George S. Mosier Jr. and a nephew, John Richard Mosier. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with Pastor Dennis Fox officiating. Interment will follow in the Rome Cemetery, Rome, with Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 according full military honors. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Towanda Daily Review – August 15, 2012
MARY L. NEWTON -It is with great sadness that
the family of Mary L. Newton announces her passing on Tuesday, Sept. 10,
2019, at the age of 79 years. Mary was the beloved daughter of Jessie
Robinson Newton of Burlington, and the youngest sister to eight siblings:
Ernest, Alexander, William, Donald, Robert, Florence, Ruby and Marion
Newton. Mary will be lovingly remembered by her nieces, Debbie Newton
(Florida), Sharon Newton Kelly (Wyalusing); nephews, Rick Newton (Towanda),
Ernest Newton (Rome), and Larry Newton (Swoyersville); as well as many great
nieces and nephews and her bonus family and friends. Mary devoted her life
to loving and mentoring children and was a generous person to so many who
were blessed to know her. Mary had wonderful sense of humor and lent her
beautiful singing voice to the Penn York Country Music Club. Mary will
fondly be remembered for her love of Elvis, music, bingo and most
importantly for her strong faith in the Lord. In keeping with Mary’s
request, please do not mourn for Mary, instead celebrate her life as she is
now welcomed into eternal rest in the loving arms of her Heavenly Father and
loved ones. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 15,
2019 at the Rome Cemetery, Rome. In lieu of flowers friends may make
memorial contributions to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Twin Tiers, 10
Park Street, Suite 2, Towanda, PA; -Towanda Daily Review 9/13/2019
NORTHOP –DOROTHY N. GEROULD, 79, of Rome, Pa., died Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2005 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Pa. Born April 6, 1926 in Johnson City, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Amos W. and Hazel Horton Norhtrop. At an early age, she moved to Rome, Pa., where she spent most of her life. Dorothy was a graduate of Rome High School, Class of 1944. During World War II, in 1944 and 1945, she was employed by Sylvania Electric in Towanda, Pa. In 1946, Dorothy attended the Lowell School of Business in Binghamton, N.Y. Dorothy became employed by Farmers National Bank of Rome, Pa., in 1948, which later merged with the Northern Central Bank. She worked there intermittent times over the years, retiring in 1991. Dorothy greatly enjoyed this work and the many people she made while being employed there. Dorothy was a member of the Rome United Methodist Church and the Towanda Area Senior Citizens. Dorothy was devoted to her family, her children, and grandchildren. She loved her home and doing things for her family. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Phillip and Sharon Gerould of Rome, Pa., her daughter and son-in-law, Suzanne and Frederick Joyner of Binghamton, N.Y., her grandsons, Cory Gerould and his wife, Rebekah Gerould, Simon Joyner, her granddaughter, Lisa Gerould and her daughters, Cara and Shianne; numerous step-grandchildren; her sister, Ruth Foose, and her husband, Gary Foose, of Nesquehoning, Pa., her brother, Robert Northrop and his wife, Pamela Northrop of Towanda, Pa., several nieces, a nephew and cousins. She was preceded in death by her brother, Amos W. Northrop. The funeral service will be held Saturday, Aug. 20, at 11 a.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa., with the Rev. Jane Bensley officiating. Interment will be in the Rome Cemetery, Rome, Pa. The family will receive friends Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Rome United Methodist Church, in care of Billie Dotson, P.O. Box 41, Rome, Pa. in Dorothy N. Gerould’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
GENEVIEVE B.
OSBORNE, 80 of North Ghent, Sheshequin Township, Ulster RD 1 died
Tuesday morning May 2, 1989 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Born March
21, 1909 on the family farm in North Ghent, she was a daughter of Martin and
Katherine Menold Osborne. Genevieve resided on the family farm her entire
life. She was a graduate of Ulster High School and Mansfield State Teachers
College. She taught school in the Ghent, Laceyville, Herrickville and
Camptown schools for a total of 35 years, retiring in 1969. She was a
life-time and active member of the North Ghent United Methodist Church and
the U.N.W. She was also a life-time member of the North Ghent Grange. Other
memberships include the Retired Teachers Association and the A.A. R.P.
Surviving are a sister, Erma Sink of Ulster RD 1; several nieces, nephews
and cousins. She was predeceased by a brother, Rayond Osborne and a sister,
Grace Durie. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 7 until 9
p.m. at the Bowen-Farr Funeral Home, Ulster. Funeral service will be held
Friday at 2 p.m. at the North Ghent Methodist Church with her pastor, the
Rev. Jeffrey Hale officiating. Interment will be in the Rome Cemetery. The
family suggests that memorials be directed to the North Ghent United
Methodist Church in Genevieve’s memory.
GEORGE E. PARKS, 76, Wysox RD 2, died November 8, 1988 at the Heritage Nursing Home in Athens. Born November 15, 1911 in Windham Township, he was the son of Ray B. and Mary Allen Parks. He was a 1930 graduate of Rome High School, a former employee of IBM, and self employed as a dairy farmer and owned and operated a plumbing and electrical business. Mr. Parks was a retired employee of Agway in Nichols, NY. He was a past president of the Rome Township School Board, past president of the Northeast Bradford School Board for the 1957-58 term and was a board member from 1954-1958. He was a past secretary of the Local Eastern Milk Producers Cooperative and a past Master of the Roman Masonic Lodge #418 F&AM and for many years served as a Bradford County Republican committeeman. Surviving are his wife, Isadore Phillips Parks, at home; a daughter, Mrs. Doris Krysiak, Westfield; a daughter and son-in-law, LaVeta and Duane Jennings, Granville Summit; four sisters, Mrs. George (Ida) Conrad, Rome; Mrs. Marian Schwartz, Lancaster; Mrs. Robert (Nina) Helm, Quarryville; Mrs. Marc (Geneva) Terzieu, Syracuse, NY; six grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. The funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, with the Rev. Rebekah B. Sweet, pastor of the Rome United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in the Rome Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Thursday and from 1-2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. The Roman Masonic Lodge #418 F&AM will hold Masonic services at the funeral home at 7:00 p.m. Thursday. –Canton Independent Sentinel.
PARKS –IDA MAY PARKS CONRAD, 89, A LIFE LONG RESIDENT OF Bradford County, died peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2003 at the Robert Packer Hospital. She was the devoted wife of Dr. George Ledyard Conrad, a well known retired Veterinarian in Rome. Ida May was born on February 6, 1914 in Windham Twp., near North Orwell, at the home of her parents, Ray Briton Parks and Mary Eliza Allen Parks. She was a graduate of the Rome High School class of 1933 and worked at Sylvania in Towanda during World War II making radioproximity fuses for the military. In addition she worked for a neighbor and on her parent’s farm until she married Dr. Conrad in 1945. Their daughter, Mary Louise, was born on January 10, 1946. Ida May took great pride in her Bradford County roots and the values she learned while being raised on a farm. She had a deep respect for the land and enjoyed growing a large vegetable garden every summer. Her love of animals prepared her for the many years she assisted her husband in his Veterinary practice. Ida May also enjoyed researching and collecting family history and contributed to preserving the heritage of Bradford County. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and a friend who will be truly missed. Her kind words and good deeds will be long remembered by those who knew her. Ida May is survived by her husband of 58 years, Dr. George Ledyard Conrad. A daughter and son-in-law; Mary Louise and Richard Tuhro of Webster, N.Y.; her grandsons; Matthew Conrad Tuhro and his wife Kimberly of Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan; Douglas Richard Tuhro of Webster, N.Y.; her sisters, Geneva and her husband Marc Terziev, of Syracuse, N.Y.; Nina Helm of Quarryville, Pa; sister-in-law; Isadore Phillips Parks; several nieces and nephews also survive. Ida May was predeceased by her brother George Edgar Parks on November 8, 1988 and a sister Marian Elizabeth Schwartz on March 25, 2003. Funeral services and a celebration of Ida May’s life will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 2003 at 11 am at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols, N.Y., with Rev. K. Ben Robinson, Pastor of the United Methodist Church, Rome, officiating. Interment will follow in the Rome Cemetery. A period of visitation and sharing memories will be held on Tuesday, October 28th from 2-4 p.m. at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel and on Wednesday, October 29th from 10 am until the time of the service at 11 at the chapel. Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to the Windham Ambulance, c/o Mrs. Anna Bowen, RR2, Box 63A, Rome, PA or the Bradford County Historical Society, 21 Main St., Towanda, PA in loving memory of Ida May Parks Conrad. –Towanda Daily Review.
MRYON (MIKE) PARKS, age 76, of Alba, died at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Towanda Memorial Hospital, early Monday evening, Feb. 5, 1979, after an extended illness. He was born in Rome on April 5, 1902, a son of William and Sarah Vought Parks. He was a self-employed farmer before his retirement. He is survived by his wife, the former Geraldine Hatch; three daughters, Mrs. Reed (Janice) Hartford, of Shunk, Mrs. Eleanor DePoalis, of Gillett, and Mrs. Harold (Bonnie) Lathrop of Alba; four step-daughters, Mrs. Max (Barbara) Chilson of Canton, Mrs. William (Pauline) Young, of Knoxville, Mrs. Roger (Eunice) Bellows of Troy, and Mrs. Larry (Audrey) Vanderhoff, of Elmira; three sons, Manley Parks of Bentley Creek, Jack Parks, of Roaring Branch and William Parks, address unknown; two step-sons, Howard Hamm and Arthur Hamm, both of Canton; 43 grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Vernon (Irene) Bidwell of Vestal, N.Y.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral and committal services were held at the Ralph T. Kleese Funeral Home, 40 N. Center St., Canton, at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday with Rev. Duane Taylor, pastor of the Alba Christian Church, officiating. Burial was in Rome Cemetery. –Canton Independent Sentinel.
PHILLIPS –ISADORE PHILLIPS PARKS, 96, of Wysox RR 2, (Rome Township, Pa.) died Monday, afternoon, May 16, 2005 at Memorial Hospital, North Towanda Township, Pa. Born March 12, 1909 in Orwell Township, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Leslie B. and Agnes Keir Phillips. Isadore was a graduate of Orwell Hill High School and on June 12, 1928 she graduated from Towanda High School. Isadore was a graduate of the Empire Beauty School in Binghamton, N.Y., and subsequently owned and operated a beauty shop in Rome for several years. On June 16, 1934 she married George Edgar Parks in Rome, Pa. Isadore assisted her husband in the operation of their farm in Rome Township for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband George on Nov. 8, 1988. Isadore was a member of Rome United Methodist Church for over 50 years, was a member of the United Methodist Women and also taught Sunday school for many years. She was also a member of Order of Eastern Star Chapter No. 26 in Rome for over 50 years. Isadore enjoyed music, especially playing the piano. She is survived by her daughters, Doris Anne Parks Krysiak of Westfield, Pa., and LeVeta Rae Parks Jennings and her husband, Duane Jennings of Granville Summit, Pa.; six grandchildren; Angela Krysiak, Brendalyn Krysiak, and Colleen Krysiak, Nancy Jennings Kinner and her husband, Steve Kinner, Andrea Jennings Kapichok and her husband, Clint Kapichok, and Charles Jennings; three great-grandchildren, Kristyn and Dylan Kinner and Kyle Kapichok; five step-grandchildren, Bonnie Borek, Frank Jennings and his wife Alicia Jennings, Linda Machmer and her husband Allyn Machmer, Todd Jennings and his wife Lori Jennings, and John Jennings; 11 step-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews, Jean Phillips, Duane and Shirley Phillips, Ruth Hennip Chapman and Bob Chapman, John and Sue Hennip, Richard and Raylene Hennip; and several grand-nieces and grand-nephews, and great-grand-nieces and great-grand-nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, Isadore was preceded in death by a twin brother, Irving Phillips; a sister, Alberta Hennip; a son-in-law, Gerald J. Krysiak; and a sister-in-law, Adeline Phillips. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday May 19, 2005 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. with the Rev. K. Ben Robinson, pastor of the Rome United Methodist Church officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Order of Eastern Star Chapter No. 26 Rome will hold a memorial service at 12:45 p.m. Thursday afternoon at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Rome Cemetery Association in care of Shirley Phillips, Box 63, Rome, Pa. or to the Rome United Methodist Church, in care of Connie Pisanic, 112 Spruce St., Towanda, Pa. in Isadore Phillips Parks memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
PHILLIPS - Sheila Phillips, 38, of Waverly, N.Y., died Thursday,
Sept. 11, 2008 following an extended illness. She was born Dec. 4, 1969 in
Waverly, the daughter of John A. and Dawn Furman Phillips. She loved the
outdoors and especially flowers. Sheila was employed with Tracy’s Greenhouse
and with Tioga Nursing Facility as a Certified Nurses’ Aide. She was a graduate
of Tioga Central High School with honors in 1988. Sheila was listed in Who’s
Who in 1988. She loved spending time with her nieces. She is predeceased by her
maternal grandfather, Lloyd Furman and her aunt, Susan (Shaffer) Furman.
Sheila is survived by her parents, John and Dawn Phillips of Barton, N.Y.; her
sister and brother-in-law, Cindy and Ron Stansfield of Barton; her maternal
grandmother, Shirley Aikens (Furman) of Athens; her nieces, Emily and Amanda
Stansfield of Barton; and several aunts and uncles. Per Sheila’s wishes there
will be no services. Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home Inc., 225 South Main Street,
Athens, Pa., has been entrusted with the arrangements. Burial will be in the
Rome Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made
in Sheila’s memory to Greater Valley E.M.S., 904 N. Lehigh Ave., Sayre, PA
18840. Submitted by Carol Brotzman.
Sayre Morning Times 9/13/2008
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