Driving directions from Mark Coolbaugh October 2007 -     "Take Route 467 East out of LeRaysville borough, proceed about one half mile and turn Left onto SR 1013 (Helly Hill Road).  Follow this road for about one mile and the "Stevens Cemetery" will be on the right."
2009 Stevens Cemetery Tombstone Llisting

ALLIS –RUTH ALLIS ROGERS - Live Well, Laugh Often, Love Much ...Our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend Ruth Allis Rogers, 91, of LeRaysville, Pa., passed away on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015 at the Bradford County Manor following a period of declining health. Ruth was born on Feb. 10, 1923 in Allis Hollow, Rome, Township, Pa., a daughter of the late Bert S. and Florence (Mitten) Allis. She attended school in Orwell and was a graduate of the LeRaysville High School class of 1942. Following high school, Ruth attended beauty school and owned and operated Ruth's Beauty Shop in her home for 16 years. Then she worked at the Northeast Bradford High School cafeteria from which she retired after 16 years. On Oct. 5, 1946, she married George E. Rogers, together they celebrated 62 years of marriage until his passing on November 24, 2008. Ruth and George were devoted members of the Dille Parish United Church of Christ. Over time, Ruth had been an officer or participant on almost every committee in the church and was a Sunday School teacher for many years. Ruth was a basketball player at heart. She played in school and then became a loyal fan of all Northeast Bradford High School sports. She loved music and was always a participant in the LeRaysville Minstrel, church choir, and community musical groups. Ruth was an avid walker and could always be seen taking a least one daily walk around town. She was always volunteering her time for community events and for the good of others. Ruth is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law: Jeannine L. and Ronald Woolbert of Dallas, Pa.; Sandra and Greg Balchikonis of Warren Center, Pa.; her sons and daughter-in-law Jerry and Shari Rogers of Lakewood Beach, Fla., Michael L. Rogers of Warren Center, Pa.; a special nephew George A. Rogers and his daughter, Carrie of LeRaysville, Pa.; nine grandchildren Melanie (Chad) Sparbanie, Kelly Jo (Tanya Potcova) Gallagher, Brett (Lindsley) Rogers, Brooke (Ivan) Davis, Kristy (Brian) Miller, Chad (Danielle Jones) Woolbert, Jessica (Ryan) Eisenhart, Jeremy (Jennifer) Balchikonis, Jacob Balchikonis; her great-grandchildren Bradley, Cameron and Olivia Sparbanie, Jordan and Jayleen Eisenhart, Heath, Zoe and Nora Miller, Zaden, Kellam, Landrie, and Avett Rogers, and Gavin and Maya Davis. Ruth was predeceased by her husband George, her siblings: Kathryn McPherson, Wilma Allis, Marion Allis, Vernon Allis and Paul Allis.Family and friends are invited to attend a period of visitation on Tuesday, Jan. 13 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Dille Parish United Church of Christ, LeRaysville, Pa. Funeral services and a celebration of Ruth's life will follow at noon with Pastor Tom Burlington, officiating. Interment will be held at the family's convenience in the Stevens Cemetery. Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to the Personal Care Home Activities Fund, Memorial Hospital, 603 William St., Towanda, PA or NEB Student Loan Fund, c/o Bob Moore, Main Street, LeRaysville, PA in loving memory of Ruth Allis Rogers. Caring assistance is being provided by the Cooley Family of the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols, N.Y. –Towanda Daily Review 1/10/2015

 

BENDER Rose Marie McManus

65, of LeRaysville, died Sunday morning, April 22, 2012 at Memorial Hospital, Towanda. Rose was born Aug. 2, 1946 in LeRaysville, the daughter of Marion Bender. She attended school in LeRaysville and in early years was employed by Taylor Packing in Wyalusing. She was later employed by Amphenol in Endicott, N.Y. for many years. On Jan. 3, 1965 Rose married Robert I. "Bob" McManus in Great Neck, Long Island, N.Y. Rose was a member of the Order of Eastern Star Chapter in LeRaysville. She enjoyed spending time with her family, yard sales and reading. Surviving are her daughters, Nancy M. Woodburn and husband Robert F. Woodburn of Rome and Linda L. Taber and Tyrone Brown of Rome; grandchildren Kristin McManus, Cassandra Woodburn, Ryan Woodburn and Casey Flynn; great-grandchildren Allison and Andrew Vanderpool, Isabela Galeno, Malina and Marcelo Ramires and Quintin and Cale Woodburn; brother and sister-in-law, Harold and Gail Bender of Meshoppen; mother-in-law Phoebe McManus of Birchardville; brother-in-law and Sister-in-law, James C. and Margaret McManus of Towanda; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; special cousins: Tommy Joe Taylor of Warren Center and Richard Taylor of LeRaysville; and special friends Verna and Hoover Lines and Laurie and Tom Walmsley.  In addition to her mother, Marion Bender Bennett, she was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Robert I. McManus on May 5, 2006 and extended family member Michael H. Vanderpool.  The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. Interment will follow in the Stevens Cemetery, Pike Twp. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.  The family will provide the flowers and requests that contributions be directed to the H.O.P.S. Ambulance Association, in care of James W. Seipler, 606 Ridge Road, Rome, PA 18837 or to the LeRaysville-Pike Volunteer Fire Company, P.O. Box 78 LeRaysville, PA 18829 in memory of Rose Marie McManus.   Towanda Daily Review – April 24, 2012

 

DANIEL NORMAN BIEBER, 62, of LeRaysville, Pa., formerly of Quakertown, Pa., died Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016. Daniel was born Sept. 4, 1954 in Allentown, Pa., the son of Jansen Ellis Bieber and Gladys E. Bowers Bieber. He was a graduate of Quakertown High School Class of 1973. Daniel was employed by the Moyer Packing Company (MOPAC) in Souderton, Pa., for 26 years and was later employed by the Northeast Bradford School District for 13 years until his retirement on Sept. 9, 2016. Daniel loved his family and will be fondly remembered for his sense of humor as a master joke teller. He enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, hunting and raising beef cattle. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth A. Schrantz Bieber; children; Matthew Bieber of Quakertown, Pa., Deniele Kutzura and husband Richard of Whitehall Township, Pa., Jennifer Hagen and husband Ronald of Boyertown, Pa., Suzanne Dietz (Scott Fenimore) of Canton, Pa., Brian Hoffert (Janice Hawkins) of Rineyville, Ky.; grandchildren, Jasmine, Cerina and Dennis Kutzura, Morgan Vazquez, Desiree Lang, Luke Hagen, Ashley Saxon and husband Geoff and Jamie Fenimore; great-grandsons, Joshua and Jaxon Saxon; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dale and Linda Bieber of Pennsburg, Pa., Dean and Betty Bieber of Prattsburg, N.Y., the Rev. Dell and Patsy Bieber of Toms River, N.J.; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by an infant sister, Eunice Bieber. The funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 at the Dille Parish United Church of Christ, LeRaysville, Pa., with the Rev. Thomas Burlington, pastor officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in the Stevens Cemetery, Pike Township, Pa. Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review 11/7/2016

Reed BOSWORTH,  born June 27, 1784, came to Pike after his brothers and father. He was a mechanic of superior skill and followed blacksmithing in conjunction with farming, being the owner of 600 acres of land. He married Amarilla Peck of Woodbridge, Conn., a descendant of Henry Peck, who came from England, 1637, and was one of the signers of the original compact of the Connecticut colony. She was born July 3, 1783 and died March 24, 1864. Mr. Bosworth died August 8, 1863. Both buried in Stevens cemetery. Their children were:
Nelson P. married Emeline Luckey of LeRaysville.
Henry C. married, May 30, 1843, Maria Bossard of Osceola, Pa.
Harriet married Daniel Camp.
Susan married December 5, 1827, Myron Stevens of Stevensville.
Elizabeth P. married Alfred Bossard of Osceola, Pa.
James W. married Laura Bird of Smithfield.

Sarah BOSWORTH, born December 14, 1792, came to Pike with her parents and was married, 1811, to Irad Stevens; died September 4, 1856 and was buried in the Stevens cemetery on the farm where the first grave was that of her daughter, Eliza. Her husband, born May 14, 1792, came to Stevensville with his parents, Samuel and Abiah Stevens, 1802; he was Pike's first postmaster and for many years kept a general store; was a justice of the peace and in 1837 elected county commissioner; died April 3, 1851. Their children who married as follows, were: Valvasa B. to G. W. Ross; William B. to Esther W. Bailey of Brooklyn, Pa.; Abigail to Jonathan Brink; Eliza died October 19, 1843, aged 9 years and 11 months; Edwin P. Boughton, an adopted son, died March 13, 1845, aged 20 years.

BOWEN MATTHEW DALE
Daily Review on 8/15/2007
Matthew Dale Bowen - When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. Matthew Dale Bowen, 24, of Laceyville (Tuscarora Township), Pa., died suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday evening, Aug. 13, 2007. He was born on Dec. 15, 1982 in Sayre, Pa. Matthew attended school at Northeast Bradford High School and was employed at a stone quarry in Birchardville. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and always lived each day to the fullest. Matt is survived by his father Dale A. Bowen and fiancée Melissa Schultz of Athens and daughters Megan and Ashley Schultz, mother and step father Dawn and George Bolles of Laceyville, Pa; his fiancée Jenella Birdsall and her two children, whom Matthew held dear to his heart Noah Allen and Zachary Ryan all of Laceyville, Pa.; his sister and brother-in-law Cheyenne and Michael Whalen of LeRaysville, Pa.; his paternal grandparents Richard and Anna Bowen of Rome, Pa; maternal grandfather Bernard Edsell of LeRaysville, Pa; paternal aunts and uncles: Barry R. and Kathleen Bowen of Rome, Pa; Gale A. and Tammy Bowen of Rome, Pa; Ronald Cook of Florida, Rexford Cook of Florida; Rodney Cook of Litchfield, Pa; Lois and Terry Gray of Rome, Pa; Joy and Mike Drake of Litchfield, Pa; Terry Bowen of Towanda, Pa. Maternal aunts and uncles: Carl and Mary Edsell of Stevensville, Pa; Virginia and Alden Brown of Lincoln County, N.C.; Harriett Payton of Stevensville, Pa; Gene and Gloria Edsell of Stevensville, Pa; Oma and Edward Taylor of LeRaysville, Pa.; Leo and Cheryl Edsell of Stevensville, Pa; Step-sisters and step-brother Tonya Elliott, Georgia Bolles, Robert Bolles; his special nieces and nephews Reganne, Devon, Tyler, Nathaniel, Nessa Jean, Eric Matthew Whalen; many great aunts, uncle, cousins and many friends who where life family to him. Matthew was predeceased by his maternal grandmother Harriett Alice Edsell in 2002, his paternal grandmother Lila Corbin Bowen; and his paternal uncle Robert W. Bowen.
A time of remembering the special gift Matthew was to all of us will be held on Saturday, Aug. 18 at 12 noon at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 South Main St., Nichols with Pastor Robert Martin, officiating. Interment will follow in the Stevens Cemetery. A period of visitation and sharing memories will be held on Saturday from 10 a.m. until noon. Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to the Stevens Cemetery Association, RR 1, Box 94, LeRaysville, Pa., 18829 in loving memory of Matthew Dale Bowen.  Submitted by a friend, Carol Hoose Brotzman

GEORGE W. BROWN, 69, of LeRaysville died Thursday evening Aug. 20, 1987 at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial Hospital, Towanda. He was born in LeRaysville Oct. 10,1917 son of the late Frank and Lucy Coolbaugh Brown. Mr. Brown was a retired stone mason. He is survived by his wife the former Marjorie M. Shaffer at home; a daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Fred (Irene) Salsman, LeRaysville; a brother, Edwin of Monroeton; five sisters, Mrs. Alice Canfield, Towanda, Hrs. Helen Clapper, Laceyville, Mrs. Frances Wright, LeRaysville, Mrs. Phil (Jeannette) Hickey, Rome, Miss Joanne Brown, LeRaysville; two grandchildren, Mrs. Emery (Sandie) Benscoter of Montrose and Vernon Geroge Salsman of LeRaysville, several nieces and nephews. Private services will be held at the convenience of the Family. There will be no calling hours at the funeral home. The family will provide their own flowers and request that memorials be directed to the H.O.P.S. Ambulance service or the Stevens Cemetery Association of LeRaysville in care of Joanne Brown of LeRaysville. Arrangements are under the direction of the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 1 Groverdale Lane, Wyalusing. –Towanda Daily Review

BROWN - Jeanette Brown Hickey, 87, of Wysox RR 2, Rome Township, Pa., diedSunday, May 31, 2009, at Memorial Hospital, North Towanda Township, Pa.  Jeanette was born in Centerville, Pa., on Nov. 20, 1921, the daughter of the late Frank Brown and Lucille COOLBAUGH Brown. She was a graduate of LeRaysville High School class of 1939.   On Aug. 22, 1941, she married Philip S. Hickey, who preceded her in death on Dec. 4, 1989.   Jeanette was employed by garment manufacturing industries in the area for 15 years until her retirement. She was an avid canasta player and enjoyed playing cards with family and friends. Jeanette also enjoyed watching television game shows, knitting and crocheting, and was well-known for her original patterns.  She is survived by: her daughter and son-in-law, Corrine M. and George Tucci of Windham, Pa.; her son, Steven J. Hickey of Hornbrook, Pa.; six grandchildren, Todd Tucci and his wife, Leigh Anne, of Plattsburg, Mo., Jeremy Tucci of Rome, Pa., Scott Hickey and his wife, Tammy, of Crimora, Va., Andrew and Adam Hickey, both of St. Davids, Pa., and Nora Hickey Lume and her husband, Matthew, of Richmond, Va.; five great-grandchildren; her sister, Joanne Brown of LeRaysville, Pa.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by sisters Alice Canfield, Helen Clapper and Frances Wright and by brothers George and Edwin Brown.  A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 8, at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa.  Interment will be in the Stevens Cemetery, Pike Township, Pa.  The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.  The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Stevens Cemetery Association, in care of Mrs. Shawn Russell, secretary, RR 1 Box 97, LeRaysville, PA 18829, or to Memorial Hospital Hospice, 1 Hospital Drive, Towanda, PA 18848, in Jeanette Brown Hickey's memory.  02 June 2009, Towanda Daily Review.

 

BROWN Joanne Brown

79 of LeRaysville, Pa., died Wednesday morning May 25, 2011 at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial Hospital, North Towanda Township, Pa.  Joanne was born in Centerville, Pike Twp., Pa., on May 2, 1932, the daughter of Frank Brown and Lucille Coolbaugh Brown. She was honored as valedictorian of the graduating Class of 1950 at LeRaysville High School. Joanne was employed as a banker at the LeRaysville Bank and the Grange National Bank in Laceyville, PA for a total of 43 years until her retirement. Joanne enjoyed spending time with her nieces and nephews, attending the annual family picnic, playing cards and pool and fishing.  Joanne will be fondly remembered for her kindness, support and generosity shown toward her family and community.  She is survived by her special friend, Linda Gates; and by many nieces and nephews.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: two brothers, George and Ed Brown; four sisters, Alice Canfield, Helen Clapper, Frances Wright and Jeanette Hickey; and by two nieces and two nephews.  A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 5, at the Dille Parish United Church of Christ, LeRaysville, Pa., with Rev. Thomas Burlington officiating. Interment will be private in the Stevens Cemetery, Pike Twp., Pa. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the H.O.P.S. Ambulance Association in care of James W. Seipler, Secretary-Treasurer, 606 Ridge Road, Rome, PA 18837 or to the Bradford County Humane Society, P.O. Box 179, Ulster, PA 18850 in Joanne Brown's memory. The Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home of Towanda, Pa., is assisting Joanne's Family with arrangements.  Towanda Daily Review  - May 26, 2011

 

CASSELBURY ROBERT L
Stevens Cemetery, Pike Twp Bradford County.
Daily Review April 24, 2007
Robert L. Casselbury, 59, of LeRaysville RR2, Pike Township, Pa., died Sunday evening, April 22, 2007, at the Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, N.Y. Robert was born Dec. 27, 1947, in Herrickville, Pa., the son of Sarah Crawn Casselbury and the late Harold E. Casselbury Sr. Robert was a graduate of Wyalusing High School and was employed by Osram-Sylvania in Towanda for 34 years until declining health no longer permitted him to continue. On August 7, 1971, he married the former Linda Root in LeRaysville. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and taking them for rides on his tractor. Robert was an avid fisherman and enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, baseball, and NASCAR. Surviving are: his wife, Linda Root Casselbury, at home; his mother, Sarah Casselbury of Nicholson; three children, Stacey Chamberlain of LeRaysville, Michelle Hoover and her husband, Bernard Hoover Jr., of LeRaysville and Jason Casselbury and his wife, Meghan, of Hop Bottom; five grandchildren: Joe McCarthy, Cassandra Coats, Amber Hoover, Hunter Hoover and Wyatt Casselbury; three brothers, John W. Casselbury and his wife, Lillian, of Granville Summit, Richard J. Casselbury and his wife, Ruth, of Standing Stone, and Lloyd L. Casselbury of Towanda; a sister, Renay J. Barber and her husband, Harry, of Nicholson; a sister-in-law, Florence Casselbury of Durell; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold E. Casselbury Sr.; a sister, Joyce C. Belcher; a brother, Harold E. Casselbury Jr.; and a stepson, Gerald Chamberlain Jr.  The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa.  The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday April 27, at the funeral home with the Rev. Sharon Temple, pastor of the Dille Parish United Church of Christ of LeRaysville and Potterville, Pa., officiating. Interment will follow in the Stevens Cemetery, Pike Township, Pa. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the LeRaysville-Pike Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 78, LeRaysville, Pa. 18829, in Robert L. Casselbury's memory.  Submitted by Carol Hoose Brotzman

CLINK - Joey "Joe" Donald Clink, 32, of Ulster, Pa., died suddenly Friday July 18, 2008, at his home.  Born Oct. 30, 1975, in Towanda, Pa., he was a son of Donald A. and Barbara L. (Coleman)  Clink.  Joe graduated from Northeast Bradford High School in 1994. After graduation, he started working at Osram Sylvania in Towanda, where he continued until the time of his death. He enjoyed playing poker, especially Texas Holdem, with his brother Rusty and his many friends. Joe loved watching sports and was an avid Mets fan. He also enjoyed hunting with his family and spending time with his special dogs, Nakita and Tucker. He is survived by his parents, Donald and Barbara Clink of LeRaysville, Pa.; his sisters, Vicky Judson of LeRaysville and Cathy Watkins of LeRaysville; his brother and sister-in-law, Russell and Amy Clink of Benton, Pa.; his nieces and nephews, Haylee Watkins, Kylee Watkins, Nate Watkins, Nicholas Rose, Chelsea Judson, Mackenzie Clink and Caleb Clink; a great-niece, Jocelyn Watkins; aunts Joan Edsell of Stevensville, Pa., Suzie Clink of Ulster and Gail Taylor of Chenango Bridge, N.Y.; and many cousins. Joe was preceded in death by his grandparents, Leon and Eleanor Clink, Robert Coleman and Ruth Coleman; a special aunt, Kathryn Racht; uncles Jack Clink, Garry Niver and Dale Taylor; a cousin, Randy Clink; and a nephew, Austin Judson. The family will receive friends from 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22, at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. The funeral and committal service will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be private Wednesday morning in the Stevens Cemetery, Pike Township, Pa.  The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Bradford County Humane Society, PO Box 179, Ulster, Pa. 18850, in Joey "Joe" Donald Clink's memory.  Submitted by Carol Brotzman.  Daily Review on 7/20/2008

Police probe man’s death Daily Review July 20, 2008
State police are investigating the death of Joey Donald Clink, 32, of Ulster.  A press release states that Clink was found deceased at his residence on state Route 1029 in Rome Township, by friends during the morning of July 18. The report states that “No signs of foul play were detected at the scene and this is not being considered a suspicious death.” An autopsy will be performed to determine the exact cause of death.

COLEMAN -BARBARA L. CLINK, 73, of Rome Township, PA passed away Friday evening, Nov. 19, 2021, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. Barbara was born April 5, 1948 in San Francisco, CA to Robert L. Coleman and Ruth M. (Lohr) Coleman, and was raised by her grandparents, Horace and Ferol Bennett. Barbara was a graduate of Northeast Bradford High School and attended Ridley-Lowell Business School in Binghamton, NY. In early years, she was employed by a real estate agency in Wysox, Bonin’s Roller Skating Rink in Orwell, Kmart in Wysox and Johnson Quarries. She worked at the Day Care Center in Camptown and later provided childcare at her home for several generations of families in the LeRaysville area for many years. Barbara was instrumental in the organization of the Halloween Party at the LeRaysville Community Hall and Northeast Bradford Wrestling Tournaments for a number of years. She loved attending her grandchildren’s activities, cooking and decorating for the holidays, playing Bingo, the outdoors, camping, fishing, and spending time near the water.  Surviving are her children, Vicky Sickler and husband Timothy of LeRaysville, Cathy Rose and Manuel Gomez of LeRaysville, Russell Clink and wife Amy of Benton, PA; grandchildren, Haylee Traver and husband Dylan, Kylee Snyder and husband Kyle, Chelsea Gallagher and husband Nathan, Nathaniel Watkins, Nicholas Rose, Mackenzie, Caleb, and Phoebe Clink, Dillon Sickler and wife Whitney; great-grandchildren, Jocelyn, Rylee, Millie, and Archer Traver, Nathan, Levi and Mason Snyder, William and Ethan Gallagher, and Wyatt and Ryder Sickler; her companion, Tom Walmsley; brothers, Bob Coleman of California, Rob Coleman of Tunkhannock; sisters, Beverly Borgna of California, and Chris Isaacs of North Carolina; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and her cat, Frosty. In addition to her parents, Barbara was predeceased by her son, Joey “Joe” Donald Clink, infant grandson, Austin Judson, brother Gary Niver, and sister Darlene. The family will receive friends Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 1 p. m. followed by a funeral service at 1  p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave. Towanda, PA with Rev. Sharon Rockefeller officiating. Interment will be in the Stevens Cemetery, Pike Township, PA. The family suggests that contributions be directed to the LeRaysvile-Pike Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 78, LeRaysville, PA 18829 in memory of Barbara L. Clink. -Towanda Daily Review 11/23/2021

CORLESS
Harry J. Corless 72, of LeRaysville, Pa. died Tuesday afternoon March 13, 2007 at his home following declining health. Born January 27, 1934 in West New York, he was the son of the late Harry Corless and Emma Allen Corless. Harry graduated from high school in West New York and later served in the U.S. Navy. He was employed by the New Jersey Bell Telephone Company and later by AT & T for a total of 35 years until his retirement in 1989. Harry moved his residence to LeRaysville, Pa. in 1997 where he enjoyed the outdoors and working on his property.  Surviving are: His wife, Helen O'Connell Corless, at home; children, Harry, Kelly and Cindy; step-children, Christine Schomp and her husband Ken of Brackney, Pa. Debbie LaBellarte of New Jersey; three grandchildren, brother, Allen Corless of New Jersey, step-brother, Robert Behrend of Herrickville, Pa., half-sister, Alice Reynolds of Georgia, several nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave. Towanda, Pa. The funeral service will be held Saturday March 17, 2007 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow in the Stevens Cemetery, Pike Twp., Pa.  Submitted by Carol Brotzman

JAMES L. CRAWN SR., 71, of LeRaysville, Pa. passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at his home following declining health. James was born in Sayre, Pa. on Feb. 19, 1943 the son of the late Leon and Mamie Woodruff Crawn. James attended Wyalusing High School and was a self-employed logger and trucker his entire life until his retirement. James loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He enjoyed vacationing yearly at Fair Haven, N.Y., fishing, hunting and dirt track racing. He is survived by his wife, Marie Root Crawn; children, Della Chilson of Wyalusing, James Crawn Jr. and wife Dana of LeRaysville, Pete Crawn and wife Danielle of Windham, Chris Crawn and wife Melanie of Nichols, N.Y.; grandchildren, Brian Chilson and friend, Daisy, Jamie Thoman and husband Shawn, Casey Thoman and husband Josh, Timothy Crawn, Dena Taber and husband Gus, Michael Crawn, Christian Crawn, Chloe Crawn, Carter Crawn; and 10 great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 2014 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 in Stevens Cemetery, Pike Township, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review 5/1/2014

DAVIS FRANCIS H.
Daily Review on 7/23/2006
Francis H. Davis of RR 1, LeRaysville, Pa., died on Friday, July 21, 2006, at the Meadowview Senior Living Center, Montrose, Pa. He was born in the home he lived in with his wife, in Pike Township on March 8, 1924. He was the son of the late George and Esther (Morgan) Davis.  He was a graduate of the LeRaysville High School Class of 1942. He played basketball on the championship team the year he graduated. After graduation, he went into farming with his father and brother.  He was a member of the Neath Welsh Congregational Church, where he served as a deacon and church clerk for 41 years.  He was a 50-year member and past master of the Le Ray Lodge No., 471 F&AM.   He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Jane; daughters and son-in-law, Lynda and Alan Coates of LeRaysville and Carol Davis of Liverpool, N.Y.; grandson, Brennan Davis Coates, and granddaughter, Jolie Alyn Coates, both of LeRaysville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Morgan and Mary Edith Davis of LeRaysville and James and Linda Davis of LeRaysville; sister and brother-in-law, Mary Davis Rice and David Rice of Wysox, Pa.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service will be held at 1:15 p.m. Sunday, July 30, at the Neath Welsh Congregational Church, Neath, Pa.  Memorial contributions may be directed to the Neath Welsh Congregational Church, c/o Calvin Bacon, HCR 34, Box 12B, Warren Center, Pa. 18851, or to the Stevens Cemetery Association, c/o Mary Edith Davis, RR1 Box 94, LeRaysville, Pa. 18829, in memory of Francis.  Submitted by Carol Brotzman

 

DAVIS Jane L. Davis

87, of 933 Davis Road, LeRaysville, passed away, Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Born April 7, 1925 in Wilkes Barre, she was the daughter of the late Murray C. and Mary I. [Seitz] Davis. Her husband Francis H. Davis predeceased her in 2006. She graduated from Forty Fort High School in 1943. She was employed by Evans Pharmacy, Forty Fort and Dr. Raymond Bennett in LeRaysville. She was a past Matron of the LeRaysville Chapter No. 498 Order of the Eastern Star and was also the former District Deputy of District 17 of the OES. Jane was a member of the Neath Welsh Congregational Church where she was active in choir, a Sunday school teacher and a Neath Ladies Aid.   She married Francis H. Davis on Oct. 5, 1958.   Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Lynda and Alan Coates of LeRaysville and Carol Davis of Liverpool, N.Y; and grandchildren, Brennan and Jolie Coates of LeRaysville.  Besides her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her siblings, Nellie Trethaway, Doris Anderson, Dorothy Davis, Ruth Myers, Richard Davis, William Davis, Murray Davis Jr.  A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 29, 2012 at the Neath Welsh Congregational Church, Neath, with her Pastor, the Rev. Dr. Paul Blasko officiating.   The family will greet friends after the services on Sunday at the church.   A private burial was held in Stevens Cemetery, Pike Twp., LeRaysville. Instead of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Neath Welsh Congregational Church, c/o Alan Coates, 359 Second Street, LeRaysville, PA 18829 or to the Stevens Cemetery Association, c/o Shawn Russell, 288 Main Street, LeRaysville, PA 18829.   Towanda Daily Review – July 28, 2012

 

DAVIS Morgan J. Davis  

On Sept. 19, 2011 Morgan J. Davis of LeRaysville, Pa. died after a long, courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. Born April 22, 1922 at the family farm, he was the son of George and Esther Morgan Davis.  He was a 1940 graduate of LeRaysville High School.  Morgan and his brother Francis operated Davisland Farms, a century farm, for over 60 years. Morgan was an avid sportsman and outdoorsman who owned and operated Morg's Gun Shop for 45 years, He was a long time NRA member. Morgan was also a licensed pilot.  He was a member of the Neath Welsh Congregational Church and was a member of the LeRay No. 471 F. & A.M. in LeRaysville, for over 60 years.  He is survived by Mary Edith, his wife of 63 years: daughters Barbara (Steve) Gay, Tunkhannock, Pa. and Diane L. Davis, Scranton, Pa.; a grandson Morgan Charles Gay and wife Leigh; a granddaughter, Jonelle (Eric) Van Houten; great grandchildren Curtiss and Corben Gay, Christian and Meia Van Houten; a brother, James and wife Linda Davis; a sister-in-law, Jane Davis; a brother-in-law, Dave Rice; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was preceded in death by brother Francis Davis and sister Mary Davis Rice. There will be a memorial service at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011 at the Neath Welsh Congregational Church, Neath, Pa., preceded by visitation from 1-3 p.m. at the church. A private family burial service will be held at the Stevens Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Bartron-Myer Funeral Home, Inc., Montrose, Pa.  The family will provide all the flowers and suggests that if desired memorial contributions may be made to either: LeRaysville Pike Fire Co c/o John Keegan, 274 Sawmill Road, LeRaysville, PA 18829, Memorial Hospice, 91 Hospital Drive, Towanda, PA 18848 or a charity of your choice in loving memory of Morgan Davis.  Towanda Daily Review – September 21, 2011

 

DILLON Mary Helen Lockwood, 87, of Rome RR 1, Orwell Twp., Pa., died Thursday morning, April 29, 2010, at her home following declining health.  Mary Helen was born Oct. 13, 1922, in Jersey City, N.J., the daughter of the late Patrick F. Dillon and Anne Marie HOEY Dillon. She was a graduate of St. Peter's High School in New Brunswick, N.J., and Trenton State Teachers College in Trenton, N.J. In early years, Mary Helen taught high school English courses in New Jersey and was later employed as a postal carrier in Piscataway, N.J., for more than 20 years until her retirement.  She was a communicant of SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Towanda, and was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society and the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 26, both in Piscataway. Mary Helen was also a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers. She enjoyed reading, baseball and was an avid fan of the Jeopardy game show and the New York Mets.  She is survived by: her children, William (Peggy) Lockwood, Katherine (Karl) Lowenburg, Edward (Judy) Lockwood, Elizabeth (John) Troxler, James (Julian) Lockwood-Risi, Christopher Lockwood, and Cecilia (Jeff) Abrams; daughter-in-law Sandra Lockwood; 26 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and her brother John (Joan) Dillon.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: her son, Patrick Lockwood; sister, Anne; and two brothers, Edward and Thomas. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. The recitation of the Rosary will be held on Tuesday at the funeral home. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 5, 2010, at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Third Street, Towanda, Pa. Interment will follow in the Stevens Cemetery, Pike Twp., Pa.  In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to Memorial Hospice, 1 Hospital Drive, Towanda, PA 18848, in Mary Helen Lockwood's memory. May 01, 2010, Towanda Daily Review.

 

JOHN ‘BERNARD’ EDSELL, 90, of Stevensville, Pa., passed away peacefully, Monday, Feb. 29, 2016 at Endless Mountains Health Systems, Montrose, Pa. Born June 20, 1925 in Brushville, Pa., he was the son of the late John Wilson and Nina Mae (Babcock) Edsell. His wife Harriett "Alice" (Jones) Edsell predeceased him on Oct. 28, 2002. Bernard was on the LeRaysville High School championship basketball team. After his graduation in 1945, he married his high school sweetheart, Harriett "Alice" Jones on June 30, 1945 at the Edsell family homestead in Brushville, Pa. Together, Bern and Allie were local dairy farmers all of their lives, raising seven children. Throughout his life, Bern did a multitude of things, which included serving as a Pike Township Supervisor, sitting on the school board at Northeast Bradford School District, being a member of the Pennsylvania State Fox and Coyote Hunter's Association and the Meshoppen Rod and Gun Club.Bernard and Alice were famously known for the many Edsell barn dances, traveling on countless dairy tours, snowmobiling for over 30 years in Lowville and Tug Hill, N.Y. with their dear friends, Ken and Connie Teel, Levi and Nancy Tyler, and Alfred and Barb Place. He spent many summers with Allie at their trailer on Leisure Lakes being involved in coordinating the boat shows and ice racing in the winter. He took hunting trips to Canada, Colorado and Nebraska. Besides farming, later in life, he loved running his sawmill, spending time with his friends and family, taking long Kubota rides to check out the wildlife, and, of course, going to the farm to check out what the "boys" were doing for the day.Survivors include his seven children and their spouses: Cart and Mary Edsell of Stevensville, Pa., Virginia and Alden Brown of Laceyville, Pa., Harriett and Bill Payton of Stevensville, Pa., Oma and Edward Taylor of LeRaysville, Pa., Gene and Gloria Edsell of Stevensville, Pa., Leo and Cheryl Edsell of Stevensville, Pa., Dawn and George Bolles of Laceyville, Pa.; 18 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Vivian Edsell; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides his parents and wife, he was predeceased by his grandson, Matthew Bowen; brothers and sister-in-law, Floyd and Thelma Edsell, and Fenton "Slim" Edsell.Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 4, 2016, at the Bartron-Myer Funeral Home, Inc., 382 Church St., Montrose, PA with John Histand officiating. The family will accept visitation from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at the funeral home. Interment will follow in the Stevens Cemetery, Pike Township, LeRaysville, Pa. The family requests instead of flowers they would kindly appreciate memorial contributions be made to, HOPS Ambulance Association, c/o James Seipler, 6185 Herrickville Rd., Wyalusing, PA or to Bradford County 4-H, 200 Main St., Suite 3, Towanda, PA in memory of Bernard Edsell. Funeral Home. –Towanda Daily Review 3/2/2016

EDWARDS
Boyce Allen "Bucky" Edwards Age 72 of East St., LeRaysville, PA, died Saturday, October 16, 2004, following a motor vehicle accident in Pike Township, Bradford County, PA. Born August 14, 1932 in Birchardville, Susquehanna County, PA, he was the son of the late Clair Edwards and Norene Boyd Edwards. Bucky owned and operated his logging business in LeRaysville and the surrounding area for over 50 years until the time of his death. Known for his love of modified racing, Bucky owned a modified racecar for many years, which was widely recognized and driven by his brothers, Larry and Wayne in numerous racing events throughout the region. Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Arvilla Mae Root Edwards; his sister and brother-in-law, Alice and Amel Blanton, Richmond, Virginia; brother, Larry Edwards, Campton, PA; brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Lois Edwards of Lawton, PA; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Harry and Nancy Root Jr., Granville Summit, PA, Raymond and Joyce Root of Monroeton, PA, Robert and Sue Root of Edgewater, FL; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Lois and Boyd Repsher, Salinas, CA, Donna and Mike Meckley, York, PA, Linda and Bob Casselbury, LeRaysville, PA, Ann and Jim Crawn, LeRaysville, PA, Nancy and Dan Arnold, Ulster, PA, Sheila Root, Waverly, NY, Connie and Rich Sweatland, Sayre, PA; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 26, 2004, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, PA. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, October 27, 2004, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow in the Stevens Cemetery, Pike Twp., PA.

JONES –HARRIET ALICE EDSELL, 77, age 77, of Stevensville died on Monday, Oct. 28, 2002, at her home with her loving family at her side.  Alice was born in Warren center on Dec. 16, 1924, a daughter of the late Olin and Anna Bowen Jones.  She graduated from the LeRaysville High School a member of the class of 1944.  Alice married J. Bernard Edsell of Stevensville on June 30, 1945.  She and her husband operated the family farm in Pike Township until retiring.  Alice was a loving spouse and mother, and enjoyed being with and cooking for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She loved to snowmobile during the winter and also was very gifted working with ceramics.  She was an avid gardener both with flowers and vegetables.  She was always with her great loved dog, Pepper.  Surviving are: her spouse, Bernard, at home; three sons and daughters-in-law, Carl and Mary Edsell of Stevensville, Gene and Gloria Edsell of Stevensville, and Leo and Cheryl Edsell of Stevensville; four daughters and sons-in-law, Virginia and Alden Brown of LeRaysville, Harriet Payton of Stevensville, Oma and Ed Taylor of LeRaysville, and Dawn and George Bolles of Laceyville; sisters-in-law, Marian Jones of Rome, Ruth Jones of North Orwell and Marian Jones of Florida; 18 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.  Alice was predeceased by brothers, Fenton Jones, Llewellyn Jones and Paul Jones and a sister, Christine Rought.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 11 a.m. at the P. dean Homer Funeral Home, 1 Grovedale Lane, Wyalusing, with the Rev. George Jatko, pastor of the Neath Welsh Congregational Church, officiating.  Interment will be in the Stevens Cemetery, LeRaysville.  Friends may call at the Homer Funeral Home on Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 6 to 9 p.m.  Memorials are directed to the charity of your choice.  –Towanda Daily Review

 

CHARLES P. KURZ, age 96, of LeRaysville, PA (formerly of Lansdale, PA) passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at the Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. He was born on March 20, 1924 in Philadelphia, PA the son of the late Fred and Cecelia Schorr Kurz. Charles was no stranger to hard work. Beginning as a youngster, he helped on his parents’ farm. He took his farming skills to other employers. Eventually, he spent many years as a foreman for Allan Myers. He was later employed by the Public Works Department of Lansdale Borough until his retirement, ultimately moving permanently to LeRaysville with his wife to enjoy a slower pace. Charles was proud of his 70+ year membership in the Masons, holding a dual membership with the Warren Lodge #310 F & AM of Collegeville, PA and the LeRay Lodge #471 F & AM of LeRaysville, PA. He was also a longtime member of the Wentz’s U.C.C. until transferring to the Dille Parish U.C.C. He took great pleasure in hunting and being outdoors in general enjoying God’s country. One could find him tending his large vegetable garden until he was 90 years old. He challenged himself daily to make others smile, often sharing a joke or two. Visiting family and friends was a high priority. He also had a knack of being able to fix anything needing repair. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 70 years, Florence Schott Kurz (married June 23, 1951); his children, William Kurz of Pennsburg and Paula Wilkie (Richard) of Kulpsville, PA; as well as his beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Adam, Addyson, and Audrey Kurz of Dayton, TX, Kate Wilkie of Kulpsville, PA and Blaire Wilkie-Balcon (Michael) of Morris Plains, NJ. A Funeral Service for Charles will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 12:00 noon at the Sheldon Funeral Home, 155 Church St., Wyalusing, PA with Pastor Sharon Rockefeller of the Rushville Presbyterian Church officiating. The funeral service will begin with a Masonic Service performed by the members of the LeRay Lodge # 471 F & AM of LeRaysville. Interment will follow at the Stevens Cemetery in LeRaysville. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday, February 13, 2021 from 11:30 AM until the time of the service. Due to the ongoing pandemic masks will be required to be worn in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Charles’s name to the Shriners Hospitals for Children-Phila, 3551 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA or the Dille Parish U.C.C., 903 Main St., LeRaysville, PA. -Towanda Daily Review 2/11/2021

 

MICHNICH Peter Michnich

87, of LeRaysville, Pa., passed away, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013 at his home.  Born July 9, 1925 in Taylor, Pa., he was a son of the late Nicholas and Katherine (Dyck) Michnich.  After graduating from the LeRaysville School Class of 1943, he became a dairy farmer.  Pete loved sports, especially the game of baseball when in his younger years he was a pitcher. He had a passion for music, playing the accordion and listening to polka music and dancing. Pete loved all kinds of animals and birds. Survivors include sisters Anna Havtur of Vestal, N.Y., Mary Michnich of LeRaysville, Pa., Olga Michnich of Binghamton, N.Y.; brothers Joseph Michnich of LeRaysville, Pa., John Michnich of Philadelphia, Pa.; sister-in-law Mavis Michnich of Elmira, N.Y.; nieces, nephews and their spouses, Diane and Bill Osmin, Sandra and Dick Clark, Jim Havtur, Robert and Lisa Havtur, Stephen and Linda Michnich, numerous grand-nieces and grand-nephews; and many friends and neighbors.  Besides his parents he was predeceased by a brother, Michael Michnich and brother-in-law, Andrew Havtur. Please go to bartronmyerfuneralhome.com for directions or more information. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Bartron-Myer Funeral Home Inc., Montrose, PA 18801. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Interment will immediately following at Stevens Cemetery, Pike Twp., LeRaysville, PA 18829.  Instead of flowers: memorial contributions may be made to the Bradford County Humane Society, P.O. Box 179, Ulster, PA 18850.   Towanda Daily Review – January 27, 2013

 

POWELL - Elsie Kate Powell, 66, formerly of LeRaysville and Towanda, Pa., diedWednesday, Feb. 11, 2009, at the Troy Community Hospital, Troy, Pa. Elsie was born in Towanda, Pa., on Sept. 22, 1942, the daughter of the late George Thomas Powell and Electra Crandal Powell. Elsie was a resident of the Martha Lloyd School in Troy, Pa., for over 25 years. She is survived by: her brother and sister-in-law Rowland B. Powell and Bridget Allen of Lewistown, Pa.; brother-in-law David Kline of Benton, Pa.; three nephews, David Powell of State College, Pa., David Kline of North Carolina, and George Powell of State College, Pa.; and a niece, Rebecca Powell Decker of Spring Mills, Pa. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Alice Kline in 1992. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, at the Orchard View Senior Center located at the Martha Lloyd School, West Main Street, Troy, Pa. Interment will be private in the Stevens Cemetery, Pike Twp., Pa. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions may be directed to Martha Lloyd Community Services, West Main Street, Troy, Pa. 16947, in Elsie Kate Powell's memory. The Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home of Towanda, Pa. is assisting Elsie's Family with arrangements. Submitted by Carol Brotzman.

 

REYNOLDS –MRS. ELSIE REYNOLDS ROSS, 98, of LeRaysville, RD 1, died Sunday morning, April 24, 1988 at Montrose General Hospital.  She was the widow of Fred C. Ross.  Born in Pike Township, Bradford County, on Jan. 25, 1890, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Emma Rogers Reynolds.  She was a life-long resident of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Montrose.  Surviving are three daughters; Mrs. Arlene Kissell of Wyalusing RD, Miss Zadie Ross, with whom she resided in LeRaysville RD 1, and Mrs. Allan (Donna) Arnold of New Milford; three sons; Elwin C. Ross of LeRaysville RD 1, Eugene W. Ross of Harford, Pa., and V. Ward Ross of Wyalusing RD 3; 12 grandchildren; 23 gre3at-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson.  The funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 27, at 2 p.m. from the Bartron funeral Home Inc., 74 Church St., Montrose with Pastor Darrow Foster of the Seventh-day Adventist Church officiating.  Interment will be in Stevens Cemetery, LeRaysville.  Friends may call Tuesday evening after 7 at the funeral home.  –Towanda Daily Review

ROGERS - George E. Rogers.  Those we love remain with us, for love itself lives on, and cherished memories never fade because a loved one’s gone.  Surrounded by his family, our loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, George E. Rogers, 89, of N. Main St., LeRaysville, PA, died peacefully at his home on Monday, Nov. 24, 2008.  Born on June 13, 1919 in Midvale, PA, he was a son of the late Helen (Moore) and Levi Rogers and his stepmother, Carrie Rose Rogers.  A long-time resident of LeRaysville, Mr. Rogers graduated from LeRaysville High School, Class of 1937. In 1942, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country as a medic during World War II. Upon an honorable discharge in 1946 and recipient of a Purple Heart, he returned to LeRaysville to marry Ruth A. Allis on Oct. 5, 1946. He retired from Sylvania in 1984, following 38 years of service. A devoted member of the Dille Parish United Church of Christ, he served on numerous church boards.  He was a founding member of the VFW Post 6824, enjoyed bowling and always looked forward to attending sporting events at Northeast Bradford or events where his grandchildren would play.  Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Ruth A. (Allis) Rogers; his daughters and sons-in-law, Jeannine L. and Ronald Wolbert of Sweet Valley, Sandra and Greg Balchikonis of Neath; his sons and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Shari Rogers of Harrisburg and Michael L. Rogers of Rome; a special nephew, George A. Rogers of LeRaysville; nine grandchildren: Melanie (Chad) Sparbanie, Kelly Jo Gallagher, Brett (Linsley) Rogers, Brooke (Ivan) Davis, Kristy (Brian) Miller, Chad (Danielle Jones) Wolbert, Jessica (Ryan) Eisenhart, Jeremy Balchikonis and Jacob Balchikonis; a special family friend, Tanya Potcova; great-grandchildren: Bradley, Cameron and Olivia Sparbanie, Jordan Eisenhart, Heath Miller and Zaden Levi Rogers. Several nieces, nephews and many friends also survive. He was predeceased by his parents and brothers: Floyd Rogers, Merwin Rogers and Ercil Rogers; sisters, Cora Dougal and Merle Kelly.  Funeral services and a celebration of George’s life were held on Saturday, Nov. 29 at 10 a.m. at the Dille Parish United Church of Christ, LeRaysville. Interment followed in the Stevens Cemetery.  A period of visitation and sharing memories was held on Friday, Nov. 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 South Main St., Nichols, and on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Flowers were provided by the family.  George led a happy and fulfilling life; his only regret was that he did not have the means to attend college. To help a student in need and to further their education, George’s request would be for memorial contributions to be directed to the Northeast Bradford Student Loan Fund, c/o Bob Moore, PO Box 99, LeRaysville, PA 18829 in loving memory of George E. Rogers.  RHW.  Wyalusing Rocket Courier.

ROOT - Arvilla Mae Root Edwards, 71
Arvilla Mae Root Edwards, 71, widow of Boyce Allen “Bucky” Edwards, well-known resident of East St., LeRaysville, PA, died on Wednesday evening, Nov. 3, 2004 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Born Feb. 10, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Harry Root, Sr. and Ethel Mae Dodge Root. Arvilla was a graduate of Towanda High School. On Jan. 10, 1953, she married Boyce Allen Edwards in Towanda. In early years, Arvilla was employed by Sylvania Electric in Towanda. She assisted her husband in the operation of their logging business in LeRaysville and the surrounding area for over 50 years, until the time of her death. Arvilla worked in the woods with ”Bucky,” side by side, throughout the years, assisting in the harvesting of timber. Known for their love of modified racing, Arvilla and Bucky owned a modified race car for many years, which was widely recognized and driven by Bucky’s brothers, Larry and Wayne Edwards in numerous events throughout the region. Arvilla and Bucky were avid NASCAR and Dale Earnhardt fans and attended the Daytona 500 in Florida together for 39 years consecutively. Arvilla was devoted to her husband and family. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, sewing and macramé. She is survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, Harry, Jr. and Nancy Root of Granville Summit, Raymond and Joyce Root of Monroeton, Robert and Sue Root of Edgewater, FL; her sisters and brothers-in-law, Lois and Boyd Repsher of Salinas, CA, Donna and Mike Meckley of York, Linda and Bob Casselbury of LeRaysville, Ann and Jim Crawn of LeRaysville, Nancy and Dan Arnold of Ulster, Sheila Roof of Waverly, NY and Connie and Ritch Swetland of Sayre; her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Alice and Amel Blanton of Richmond, VA; her brother-in-law, Larry Edwards of Camptown; her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Wayne and Lois Edwards of Lawton; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Boyce Allen “Bucky” Edwards on Oct. 16, 2004 and by two brothers, Aubrey Dale Root in 1986 and James Root in 1981. The family received friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., Friday, Nov. 5 from the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home at 217 York Ave., Towanda. The funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6 at the funeral home, with Pastor Richard Vieldhouse of the Orwell Bible Church, officiating. Interment followed in the Stevens Cemetery in Stevens Township. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the LeRaysville-Pike Volunteer Fire Company, PO Box 78, LeRaysville, PA 18829 in Arvilla Mae Root Edwards’s memory

 

ROOT Linda Jean Root Casselbury
64, of LeRaysville RR 2, Pike Twp., Pa., died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010, at her home following declining health. Linda was born in Sayre, Pa., on Sept. 1, 1946 the daughter of the late Harry Root Sr. and Ethel Dodge Root. She was employed by Hidden Valley Electronics in Apalachin, N.Y. for many years until her retirement. Linda enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, crocheting, knitting, reading, fishing and bowling.  Surviving are: her children, Stacey Chamberlain of Binghamton, N.Y., Michelle Hoover of LeRaysville, and Jason Casselbury and his wife Meghan of Hop Bottom, Pa.; grandchildren, Joseph McCarthy, Cassandra Coats, Amber Hoover, Hunter Hoover, Justin Shafer, Jake Shafer, Wyatt Casselbury and Madisyn Casselbury; brothers and sisters-in-law, Harry Root Jr. and Nancy Root of Granville Summit, Pa., Raymond and Joyce Root of Monroeton, and Robert and Sue Root of Edgewater, Fla.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lois Root Repsher and Boyd Repsher of Salinas, Calif., Donna Root Meckley and Mike Meckley of East Berlin, Pa., Ann Root Crawn and James Crawn of LeRaysville, Sheila Root of Waverly, N.Y., Connie Root Swetland and Ritch Swetland of Sayre, and Nancy Root Arnold and Daniel Arnold of Bumpville, Pa.; as well as several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Robert L. Casselbury in 2007 and Gerald Chamberlain in 1970; son, Jerry Chamberlain in 1989; mother, Ethel Dodge Root in 1967; father, Harry Root Sr. in 1986; brothers, James Root in 1981 and Aubrey Dale Root in 1986; and sister, Arvilla Mae Root Edwards in 2004. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa., with Pastor Richard Vieldhouse officiating. Interment will follow in the Stevens Cemetery, Pike Twp., Pa. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday evening and from 10-11 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. - Towanda Daily Review, September 9, 2010

 

ROOT -MARIE ANTIONETTE CRAWN, 78, of 503 Main St., LeRaysville, Pa., passed away Monday afternoon, July 19, 2021, at the Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa. Marie was born in Sayre on February 21, 1943, one of 13 children to Harry B. Root Sr. and Ethel Mae Dodge Root. Her main interest in life encompassed her family and home. Marie enjoyed spending time near the water, knitting and working puzzles. Marie is survived by her children, Della Chilson of Wyalusing, James Crawn Jr. and wife Dana of LeRaysville, Pete Crawn and wife, Danielle of Windham, Chris Crawn and wife Melanie of Nichols, N.Y., grandchildren, Brian Chilson, Jamie Thoman and husband Shawn, Casey Thoman and husband Josh, Timothy Crawn and wife Miranda, Dena Taber and husband Gus, Michael Crawn, Christian Crawn, Chloe Crawn, Carter Crawn, 22 great grandchildren, six siblings, Robert (Sue) Root of Edgewater, Fla., Raymond (Joyce) Root of Monroeton, Donna (Mike) Meckley of East Berlin, Pa., Sheila Root of Waverly, Pa., Connie (Ritch) Swetland of Fair Haven, N.Y. and Nancy (Daniel) Arnold of Bumpville; brother-in-law, Boyd Repsher of Salinas, Calif., many nieces, nephews and cousins. Marie was predeceased by her husband, James L. Crawn Sr. in 2014, parents, Ethel in 1967 and Harry Sr. in 1986; siblings, James Root in 1981, Aubrey Dale Root in 1986, Arvilla Mae Root Edwards in 2004, Linda Jean Root Casselbury in 2010, Harry Root Jr. in 2016, and Lois Repsher in 2020, a nephew, James Root in 1991. The family will receive friends Saturday, July 24, 2021, from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. with Pastor Terry VanHorn officiating. Interment will be in the Stevens Cemetery, Pike Township, Pa. -Sayre Morning Times 7/21/2021

E. PRESTON RUSSELL - A heart of gold stopped beating, two willing hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best ~ Our loving husband, dad and gramps E. Preston Russell, 82, of LeRaysville, PA passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2016. “Buck” as he was affectionately known by his family and his community was born on April 25, 1934 in Endicott, NY a son of late Mildred (Lines) and Paul Monroe and Clarence Russell. Buck was a graduate of the LeRaysville High School Class of 1954 where he participated in basketball, baseball and at one time tried amateur boxing. He also was a talented roller and ice skater. On September 30th 1955 in LeRaysville, he married Shirley A. Hennip and together they have shared many happy memories. A life long farmer, Buck owned and operated a dairy farm in LeRaysville. Following many years of hard work and dedication to farming he left the farm to work in construction and later assisted a friend in the excavating business. Buck was a dedicated member of the LeRaysville community and many could count on his guidance and expertise when something needed to be completed. He was a long time member of the LeRaysville Pike Volunteer Fire Company and served on the LeRaysville Boro Council for many years. Buck’s greatest joy was having his children and grandchildren share around the dining room table whether it was for a family get together or to watch the many deer and turkeys that would visit his yard. He will always and forever be in our hearts ~Buck will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 61 years Shirley A. Russell; his children: Sandra Lockwood; Doug and his wife Shawn Russell; and Patrick Russell all of LeRaysville, Pa; his special grandchildren: Michael (Stacy) Allis, Stacy (Jay) Lardizabal, Chad (Angela) Allis, Mamie (Paul) Burgert, Mia (Ben) Beebe, Dillon (Liz) Lockwood, Preston (Pallave) Lockwood, Roxanne (Charles) Lockwood, Duke (Ashley) Russell, Garrett Russell, Ariel (Blayne) McEntire; many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother and sister-in-laws: Harvey (Teri) Hennip, Carol (Don) Smith, Betty Bowen, Bill Hennip, Gary (Marianne) Hennip. Preston grew up with many of his aunts and uncles and had a special friendship with his uncle Hoover (and Verna) Lines ~ whom was more like a brother to him and dear friend Bridget Worthington. Preston was predeceased by his parents, his daughter, Debra Allis; son-in-law: Patrick Lockwood, a great grandson Colby Stork, brother-in-law Arthur Bowen and his mother-in-law and father-in-law Harvey and Anna Hennip. Family and friends are invited to attend a period of visitation and time of sharing memories on Wednesday, December 7th from 11 to 1 pm at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols. A funeral service and celebration of his life will follow at 1pm with Rev. Tom Burlington, D. Min. – Pastor of the The Dille Parish United Church of Christ, officiating. Interment will follow in the Stevens Cemetery. Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to the LeRaysville-Pike Vol. Fire Co., PO Box 24, LeRaysville PA, HOPS Ambulance HOPS c/o James Seipler, 6185 Herrickville Road, Wyalusing, PA or the Northeast Bradford Education Foundation, Diana Dewing, 141 Morris Road, Rome, PA in loving memory of E. Preston “Buck” Russell. –Towanda Daily Review 12/7/2016

SEXTON, Claudia Ann - Claudia Ann Sexton Solis, 56, of Blossburg, passed away Monday, Dec. 25, 2017 at the Williamsport Hospital, Williamsport. Claudia was born in Gessen, Germany on Sept. 28, 1961, the daughter of William and Ingeborg Rosenberg Sexton. She grew up in Browns Mills, N.J. and was a graduate of Pemberton Township High School Class of 1980. Claudia was formerly employed as a nursing assistant at Buttonwood Hospital in New Lisbon, N.J., and was also worked at Great Adventure in Jackson, N.J. and Acme Markets in Browns Mills, N.J. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Pemberton, N.J. and the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary. Claudia enjoyed gardening and hand crafts. Surviving are her son, William Sexton of Colorado, brother, Anthony Sexton and wife Karen of Browns Mills, N.J. several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents and infant daughter, Rene Ann Solis on Jan. 1, 1999. A private graveside service will be held at the Stevens Cemetery, Pike Township. - Mansfield Gazette, 4 January 2018

 

SEXTON - William Franklin "Bill" Sexton, 75, of LeRaysville RR 1, Pike Township, Pa., formerly of Browns Mills, N.J., died Monday, May 12, 2008, following declining health. Bill was born Sept. 6, 1932, in Lincoln, Neb., the son of the late Robert Ray Sexton and Edith Sheldon Sexton. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years as a hydraulics mechanic during the Korean War and Vietnam War and honorably retired with the rank of master sergeant from military service in 1972. Following his retirement, Bill was employed as a real estate agent in Browns Mills, for four years. Bill was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Rome, Pa.; the Disabled American Veterans; and the Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Browns Mills. He was a past master of Pemberton Lodge No. 199 F & AM, where he served as treasurer for a number of years, and was a member and past master of LeRay Lodge No. 471 F & AM in LeRaysville. Bill was a past worthy patron of the Order of the Eastern Star in Pemberton, N.J., and was an associate patron of Order of the Eastern Star Chapter No. 498 in LeRaysville. Bill enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing and traveling. He is survived by: his wife, Violet Sinclair Sexton, at home; children, Claudia Solis of Troy, Pa., Anthony Sexton and his wife, Karen, of Browns Mills, James Mack and his wife, Judy, of Indian Mills, N.J., Arthur Mack and his wife, Susan Mack, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., George Mack and his wife, Dawn Mack, of Wilmington, N.C., and Judith Mack of New York state; 18 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Roberta Millard of Jericho, Vt., and Rosemary Felton of Lincoln; special friend, Jenna North of Elmira, N.Y.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Inge Sexton, in 1991, and by his brother, Jack Sexton. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 16, at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa., with the Rev. Karen Ballard, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Rome, officiating. Interment will follow in the Stevens Cemetery, Pike Township, with Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 according full military honors. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. LeRay Lodge No. 471 F & AM will hold a memorial service at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Guthrie Dialysis Center, Guthrie Square, Sayre, Pa. 18840, in William Franklin Sexton's memory. - Towanda Daily Review, 14 May 2008

SHERMAN R. S.       Civil USA Pvt Co B, 141st Regt, Penna Volunteer Infantry   Stevensville Stevens Twp Bradford PA
Ransford S. Sherman d. Nov. 29 1862   Source   "Our Boys In Blue"

 

SINCLAIR Violet S. Mack Sexton

88, of Wysox, Pa., formerly of LeRaysville Pa., died Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at Virtua Memorial Hospital in Marlton, N.J.  Violet was born in Philadelphia, Pa. on Sept. 29, 1923 the daughter of Maurice and Nellie Morris Sinclair. She served in the U.S. Army during World War II. as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Willow Grove Pa. and continued her career in healthcare for many years at the Delaware Valley Hospital, Bristol, Pa.  Violet was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Rome, Pa., and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post in Browns Mills, N.J. where she served as commander and chaplain.  She was a member and Past President of the Disabled American Veterans in Pemberton, N.J.  Violet was a former member of the Order Eastern Star in Pemberton, N.J. and was a member of Order Eastern Star Chapter No. 498 in LeRaysville, Pa. Violet enjoyed the outdoors, camping, hunting and was an avid bowler.  She is survived by her children James Mack and his wife Judy of Indian Mills, N.J., Arthur Mack and his wife Susan of Lenoir, N.C., George Mack and his wife Dawn of Wilmington, N.C., Judith Mack Mills of Binghamton, N.Y., Claudia Solis of Troy, Pa. and Anthony Sexton and his wife Karen of Pemberton, N.J.; 18 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Wilbur and Gloria Sinclair of Medford, N.J.; sisters-in-law Roberta Millard of Jericho, Vt. and Rosemary Felton of Lincoln, Neb.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husbands, Francis Jay Mack on Dec. 13, 1975 and William Franklin "Bill" Sexton on May 12, 2008.  The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa., with Rev. Karen Ballard, pastor of the Rome Presbyterian Church, officiating.  Interment will follow in the Stevens Cemetery, Pike Twp., Pa. with Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 according full military honors. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.  The family suggests that contributions may be directed to the Disabled American Veterans Chapter No. 37, 742 Bridge St. Towanda, PA 18848 in Violet's memory.  Towanda Daily Review – December 16, 2011

 

VANDERPOOL Michael H.Vanderpool

30, of Wysox, Pa., died on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011 at home unexpectedly.  He was born on Jan. 7, 1981 in Sayre, Pa., the son of Harold E. Strope and Patty Vanderpool.  Michael enjoyed playing bingo and Texas hold 'em. He was a loving father, fianceé, and son. Michael had a wonderful sense of humor. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Yankees fan. He loved playing basketball with his kids. He was very active in his children's sporting and scouting activities.  He is predeceased by his father Harold E. Strope, grandfather Howard Vanderpool, and special grandfather Robert McManus.  Michael is survived by his fiancé of 15 years Kristin McManus at home; daughter Allison Vanderpool at home; son Andrew Vanderpool at home; mother Patty Vanderpool of Sayre, Pa.; stepfather Carl Brewer of South Waverly, Pa.; maternal grandmother Grace Vanderpool of Sayre, Pa.; brother Scott Brewer; special grandmother Rose McManus; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and best friend Kenny VanDyke of Owego, N.Y.  Friends and family may call from 1 to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011 at the Alteri-Bowen Funeral Home, 314 Desmond St., Sayre, Pa. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. at the funeral home at with the Rev. Dr. Karen Ballard officiating.  Burial will be in the Stevens Cemetery, Pike Twp.  Memorial donations may be made in Michael's memory to the: Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA 18810 to help offset the funeral expenses.   Towanda Daily Review - November 1, 2011  

 

WILDRICK –FLORENCE HELEN “GRANDMA” WILDRICK BENDER, 90, of LeRaysville died Friday evening January 16, 1987 at Memorial Hospital, Towanda. Born Oct. 16, 1896 in Pittston, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Edward and Mattie McGee Wildrick. Mrs. Bender was a  member of the LeRaysville VFW auxiliary and was well known for her quilt making ability. Her main interests in life encompassed her home and family. She is survived by five daughters: Mrs. Marion Bennett of Boca Raton, Fla., Mrs. Cora Barondeau of Onaka, S. Dakota, Mrs. George (Mary Jane) Poklemba of Maine, N.Y., Mrs. Edson (Nina Mae) Thomas of Orwell, N.Y. and Mrs. Gary (Helen) Moore of St. Helen’s, Oregon; a sister, Mrs. Phoebe Brown of Binghamton, N.Y.; 22 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Charles Bender in 1966 and by a son, Charles Bender, who was killed during WWII in 1944. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. Interment will be in the Stevens Cemetery, LeRaysville. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 2-4 at the funeral home. Friends who wish may remember Mrs. Bender by directing memorials to the H.O.P.S. Ambulance Association in her memory. –Towanda Daily Review