GROHOL - Joseph B. Grohol Sr., 63, husband of Dawn Louise (Smith) Grohol of Ulster RR 1, Rome Township, Pa., died Thursday afternoon, Aug. 28, 2008, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa.  Born March 31, 1945, in Hazleton, Pa., he was a son of the late Michael P. and Mary M. (Breznicky) Grohol.  Joseph was employed by Georgia Pacific for 17 years prior to his retirement. Joseph was a member and vice-president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge in Bethlehem, Pa. He was also a member of P.A.C.E. and the International Electrical Union.  Surviving are: his wife, Dawn Louise Smith Grohol, with whom he celebrated 44 years of marriage in July 2008; his children, Joseph and Stephanie Grohol Jr. of Ulster, Matthew and Tracy Grohol of Goose Creek, S.C., and Sheila and Thomas Hawley of Ulster; two grandchildren, Samantha and Abby Hawley; his brother and his wife, Michael and Marion Grohol of Bangor, Pa.; his sister and her husband, Julie and Rodney Nace of Easton, Pa.; his sister, Mary Rosser of Houston, Texas; his aunt and uncle, Margaret and Joseph Verano of Hazleton, Pa.; and numerous nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Grohol, in 2001.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa.  The funeral and committal service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, at the funeral home with Pastor Kenneth Crain of the Windham Summit Bible Church officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in the Towner Hill Cemetery, Rome Township, Pa.  The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society, Bradford Unit, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, Pa. 17701-3945, in Joseph B. Grohol Sr.'s memory. RHW  Published in the Daily Review on 9/1/2008

JOSEPH GEORGE KIPLING, age 79 of 17 Kingsbury Ave., Towanda died, Wednesday morning June 16, 1999, at Memorial Hospital, Towanda, Pa.  Born July 8, 1919 in Elmira, N.Y., he was a son of the late Joseph George and Mary Kelly Kipling.  Joseph was a 1938 graduated of the Towanda High School.  In early years he was employed by Campbell’s Soup Co., in New Jersey.  On May 30, 1963 he married the former Thelma Dunn at the Wysox Presbyterian Church, Joseph was later employed by Sylvania in Towanda for 42 years until his retirement in 1981.  Mr. Kipling was a 60 year member of the First Presbyterian Church, Towanda, other memberships include, Loyal Order of Moose No. 1490, Waverly, N.Y., Bridge Street Hill rod and Gun Club, and he was a former member of Sylvania’s Men’s Club.  Joseph enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, hiking in the woods and woodworking in his shop.  Surviving are: his wife, Thelma Dunn Kipling at home; two sons; Michael D. Kipling of Tampa, Fla.; Richard S. Kipling of Highland, Texas; a son and daughter-in-law; Stephen and Penny Kipling of Wysox; two daughters; Julia Finnegan of Sayre; Alice Derby of Sweet Valley, Pa.; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by; a son, Thomas W. Kipling in 1973 and a sister, Ella Kipling.  The funeral service will be held Saturday, June 19, 1999 at 2 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda with the Rev. H. Chase Page, pastor of the Towanda First Presbyterian Church, officiating.  Internment will be in the Towner Hill cemetery, Rome Township, Pa.  The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.  The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Rose Smith Scholarship fund, First Presbyterian Church, 105 Court St., Towanda, Pa. in Mr. Kipling’s memory.  –Towanda Daily Review

STEPHEN WADE KIPLING, 56, of 17 Kingsbury Ave. Towanda, PA passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at the Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. Stephen was born in Towanda on July 3, 1964 a son of Joseph George Kipling and Thelma Dunn Kipling. He was a graduate of Towanda Area High School with the Class of 1982 and subsequently served with the U.S. Air Force from 1982 to 1986. Stephen was employed by P&N Packing in Wyalusing, PA from July 7, 1986 to April 18, 2006, Craftmaster in Wysox, PA from April 2006 to March 2008, Adecco in North Towanda from November 3, 2008 to September 10, 2011 and by E.I. DuPont in North Towanda from September 12, 2011 until the time of his passing. He was a member of the Bridge Street Hill Rod & Gun Club and the Towanda Pistol Club. Stephen enjoyed woodworking, shooting, and polishing his truck. Stephen’s family includes his wife, Penny Sue Chilson Kipling, son, Anthony Joseph Kipling, brothers, Michael D. Kipling and Richard Kipling, sisters, Julia Finnegan and Alice Derby, several nieces, nephews, cousins, very close friends, Mark and Kim Thetga, and his Godson, Connor Thetga. Stephen was predeceased by his father, Joseph on June 16, 1999, mother, Thelma, on May 29, 2001 and brother, Thomas W. Kipling in 1973. The family will receive friends Sunday, January 24, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home 217 York Ave. Towanda, PA. A funeral service will be held Sunday at 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Timothy Geiger of the Assembly of God Church, Towanda officiating. Members of Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 and Beirne-Webster VFW Post No. 1568, Towanda will accord military honors at the funeral home. Interment will be private in the Towner Hill Cemetery, Rome Township, PA. -Towanda Daily Review 1/21/2021

KOLESTAR Kaylynn Marie "Roo" Kolesar
22, of Wysox RR 2, Wysox Twp., Pa., died Friday afternoon, Oct. 15, 2010 following a motor vehicle accident in Wyalusing Twp., Pa. Kaylynn was born in Fort Knox, Ky., on Sept. 29, 1988, the daughter of Joseph L. Kolesar and Helen K. Kolesar. She attended Towanda Area High School and following high school was employed by Papa V's Restaurant, Hurley's Supermarket and The Daily Review in Towanda. She was later employed by Walmart in St. Marys and Sayre, Pa., Futures Inc. in Towanda and at the time of her passing was working with Adecco at E.I. DuPont in Towanda. Kaylynn was a volunteer with the Family Center in Towanda. "Roo" as she was known by her family and friends loved people, music, driving and spending time with her Aunt April. She is survived by: her beloved son, Gavin Lee Kolesar; mother, Helen K. Kolesar of Towanda; father, Joseph L. Kolesar and his fiancé Leah Shefcyk of St. Marys, Pa.; sisters, Jessica L. Kolesar of St. Marys, Pa., Gabrielle D. Casselbury of Towanda; brothers, Tyler T. Kolesar and Skeeter M. Kolesar both of Towanda; paternal great-grandmother, Victoria Kolesar of Duryea, Pa.; step-grandfather, Bruce Thall of New Albany, Pa.; great aunt, Beverly Lamphere, of Monroeton, Pa.; numerous aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews; cousins; and many friends. She was recently preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Doris M. Kolesar on Oct. 14, 2010; paternal grandfather, John Kolesar on Sept. 3, 1998; maternal grandparents, James Barr in 1971 and Margaret Lamphere in 1988; and Uncle, John Kolesar Jr. in 1990.  The funeral and committal service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 20, at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa., with the Rev. Linda Rogers officiating. Interment will be private in the Towner Hill Cemetery, Rome Twp., Pa. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday evening and from 10-11 a.m. on Wednesday morning at the funeral home.  The family requests that memorial contributions be directed to the Gavin Lee Kolesar Continuing Education Fund in care of M&T Bank, RR1 Towanda, PA 18848 in Kaylynn's memory. - Towanda Daily Review, October 17, 2010

KOLESTAR Kaylynn M
WYALUSING TWP. - A 22-year-old Wysox woman was killed in a one-vehicle accident at 1:32 p.m. Friday on Route 6 in Wyalusing Township, said state police at Towanda. Police said Kaylynn M. Kolesar, 22, of Wysox, the driver of a 1998 Ford Explorer, was killed. A male passenger from Wysox, who was in a child safety seat, had a minor injury, police said. The accident occurred near the Lime Hill marker. According to police, Kolesar was traveling east on the right eastbound travel lane on Route 6, and she took her vehicle from the lane to avoid striking a tractor and trailer, which was also traveling east on the lane. Her vehicle crossed over the center lines of Route 6 onto the westbound lane, continued traveling onto the westbound berm, and rolled over numerous times heading east on the westbound berm, police said. Police said the vehicle came to rest facing southwest on its roof. Wyalusing Fire Chief Adam Dietz said a landing zone was set up, and the child was taken by medical helicopter to Geisinger Hospital in Danville. He said Memorial Ambulance took the woman, but he didn't know where she was taken. A witness to the accident, Jennifer O'Dell of Wyalusing, who was in her vehicle behind Kolesar's vehicle at the time of the accident, said the woman had been ejected and lay on the ground about 10 feet away from the vehicle. When asked for comment, state police confirmed that Kolesar had been ejected. O'Dell said another driver, who was traveling toward Towanda and stopped to offer assistance, took the child out of the vehicle. She said the child was still in his carseat. O'Dell said the driver gave the child to her grandmother, who, in turn, gave him to her. O'Dell said the child, who she thought was a little over a year old, had a gash on his head, and said she put a towel on it in an effort to stop the bleeding, and cleaned him up. Firefighters later took him. "It was awful," she said of the crash. Wyalusing Valley Volunteer Fire Department, Towanda Memorial EMS and R&P Recovery assisted, police said, Towanda Daily Review, October 17, 2010

MIDDAUGH –SARA MIDDAUGH MARSHALL, 82, of the Towanda-Monroeton Road, Towanda RD 4, died Saturday, Jan. 3, 1987 at her home.  Born March 8, 1904 in Towanda, she was the daughter of Miles and Almeda Haight Middaugh.  She was a member of the Towanda Methodist Church.  Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Raymond (Joan) Kissell of Cowlesville, N.Y., Mrs. Eugene (Almeda) Jennings of Charlotte, N.C.; six grandchildren, Gregory Earl Jennings, Gary Eugene Jennings, Karen Jean Edwards, all of charlotte, James William Kissell of Marilla, N.Y., William Marsha Kissell of Cowlesville and Mrs. David (Debra) Kissell Nyne of Virginia; 11 great-grandchildren; a sister, Elaine M. Perkins of Owego; two nieces and two nephews; her dearest friend Reed Wood of Towanda RD 4.  She was predeceased by her husband, Burton J. Marshall in 1971 and by a grandson, Raymond Kissell, Jr. in 1971.   The funeral will be held today at 2 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with the Rev. Al Jayne officiating.  Interment will be at a later date in Towner Hill Cemetery.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  The family requests that friends give a flower to their loved one today in memory of Sara.  –Towanda Daily Review

 

MORGENSTERN Danyelle J. Morgenstern

35, of Stowe, Pa., died Saturday evening, Aug. 10, 2013, at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, Pa., following an extended illness. Danyelle was born Oct. 5, 1977, in Sayre, Pa. She was a graduate of Southern Regional High School in South Jersey class of 1995. Danyelle was formerly employed as a dental assistant in Pottstown, Pa., and was employed for the past seven years by TS Technology in Wyomissing, Pa. Danyelle enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her niece and nephews, photography and caring for her pet Guinea pig, Hope. Danyelle will be deeply missed. She is survived by her mother, Rose Thomas Randall of Towanda; father, Ronald Morgenstern Jr. of Binghamton, N.Y.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ronald Howard and Melinda Morgenstern of Spring City, Pa., Patrick and Megan Randall of Rome, Pa.; niece, Livia; nephews, Warren, Oskar and Izaiah; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa., with the Rev. Robert Martin officiating. Interment will be in the Towner Hill Cemetery, Rome Township, Pa. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Towanda Daily Review – August 13, 2013

 

DALE PARKS, 69, of Rome, son of Clarence “Joby” and Ethel (Wilbur) Parks, gently passed away following a valiant 30-year battle with Parkinson’s, on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021 at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Towanda Guthrie Hospital. His two children and other family members were able to be with him in his final days. Ed was born April 1, 1951 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre and spent his entire life in Rome. He graduated from Northeast Bradford High School in 1969. He worked at DuPont in Towanda for 16 years before opening his own construction company, which he ran until his Parkinson’s advanced. Ed was an avid hunter, fisherman, and outdoorsman, which took him often to Canada, Montana, Idaho and other places. He also enjoyed golf and watching NASCAR. Additionally, he enjoyed being able to bring family and friends together with day-long barbecues, where he was the king of the grill and master of hospitality. Ed was an anchor of the large Parks family. He is predeceased by his parents Clarence “Joby” and Ethel (Wilbur) Parks and his older brother, Manny Parks. Ed is survived by his older brother, Will Parks (Linda Derrick); his younger sister, Cindy Parks Yoder; his youngest sister, Michelle Parks (Jerry Smith); his longtime companion and caregiver, Carol Dimon; his two children, Sherry (Matt) Middlebrook and Darren Parks (Darla Sayers); and his four granddaughters, Alexandra, Megan, Mayci and Sienna. Ed’s memory also lives on with his uncle and aunt, Norm (Bud) and Marcia Parks; his aunt, Nancy Post; along with numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and their families.  Ed’s family wishes to express its sincere gratitude for the tender and dedicated care he received at the end of his life from the staff at Towanda Skilled Nursing. They went above and beyond, especially given all the COVID restrictions, to ensure he could have as much family contact as possible in his final months and days. He will be missed greatly by his large circle of family and friends. Ed will be laid to rest on his birthday in the Towner Hill Cemetery in Rome. When it’s safe for us to gather, we will have a memorial service at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols. Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to the Michael J. Fox Foundation, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD, https://www.michaeljfox.org/, in loving memory of Edward D. Parks. -Towanda Daily Review 1/12/2021

 

PARKS - Manville N. Parks Sr., 66, of Windham Summit, Rome RR 2, Pa., died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa.  Manville was born Aug. 28, 1943, in Towanda, Pa., the son of Ethel WILBUR Parks and the late Clarence "Joby" Parks. He was a graduate of Northeast Bradford High School and later served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. After completing his military service, Manville was employed by GTE Sylvania in Towanda and later worked on construction projects in the area. Manville enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting and taking fishing trips to Canada.  He is survived by: his wife, Dorothy KINTNER Parks, at home; his mother Ethel Wilbur Parks of the Colonial Terrace, Towanda, Pa.; four children, Manville Parks Jr. and his wife Brenda of Page, Ariz., Terry Parks and his wife Lorrie of Arlington, Va., Laura Shaffer and her husband Donald of Herrickville, Pa., and Michael Parks and his wife Jennifer of LeRaysville, Pa.; a step-son, Donald Cook and his wife Melissa of Rome, Pa.; 14 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two brothers, Will Parks and his wife Linda of Hartford, Conn., and Edward Parks and Carol Dimon of North Rome, Pa.; two sisters, Cindy Yoder of Rome, Pa., and Michelle Parks and her husband Jerry Smith of North Rome, Pa.; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence "Joby" Parks.  A memorial service will be held at noon Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, at the Rome Presbyterian Church with his son, Pastor Manny Parks, officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the memorial service at the church. Interment will be at a later date in the Towner Hill Cemetery, Rome Township, Pa.  The family suggests that contributions may be directed to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, Box A, 710 W. 168th St., New York, NY 10032, in Manville N. Parks Sr.'s memory.  The Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home of Towanda, Pa., is assisting Manville's family with service arrangements.  January 15, 2010, Towanda Daily Review.

 

PAUL L. ROBERTS JR, - One of the best Husbands, Dads, Grandpas and Poppas one could ask for, left our sides and now remains within our heart’s memories…. Paul L. Roberts Jr., 64, of Windham, passed away on Monday evening, Nov. 16, 2020 at the Robert Packer Hospital following a brief battle with COVID-19. Paul was born on Oct. 22, 1956 in Sayre, a son of Barbara (Burlingame) and the late Paul L. Roberts, Sr. He was a graduate of Athens High School class of 1976. For many years, Paul was employed by Barefoot Pellets. Paul enjoyed tending to his garden, bird watching, was a true NY Yankees fan and loved to attend the races in Watkins Glen. Family was the utmost important treasure to Paul ~ he cherished the time spent with them. On June 10, 2011, Paul married Dorothy Kintner and together they have shared many wonderful memories. The love he had for his family and the twinkle in his eye will make our hearts smile every time we think of him. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Dorothy Roberts; his mother, Barbara Roberts; his children, Jill (Shawn) Frey; Jeff Hulslander, Melissa (Brad) Sapanic, Cynthia Roberts, Paul Roberts III, Bobbi-Jo (Charles) Giggee; step-son, Donald Cook; his siblings, Sandy Roberts, Karen Roberts, Kenneth (Rose) Roberts. Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Harry (Sharon) Kintner, Terri (Wayne) Deviley, Donna Ferry; 13 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, several aunts, uncles, cousins and their families also survive. Paul was predeceased by his father Paul Roberts Sr., a son-in-law, Bruce White and a granddaughter, Natalie White. Paul’s family will be holding a private service honoring his life. During this time of social distancing that we are all experiencing, please take a moment to connect with Paul’s family through the “share a memory” section of his obituary on our website at www.sutfinfuneralchapel.com Paul will be laid to rest in the Towner Hill Cemetery. If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, we would walk right up to heaven and bring you home again… -Towanda Daily Review 11/19/2020

SAMPSON - Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us everyday. Unseen, unheard, but always near, so loved, so missed, so very dear .... Our loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend Alma L. Smith, 77, of Athens, Pa., diedon Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009.  Alma was born on March 26, 1931, in Sayre, Pa., a daughter of Carl M. and Anna (Escott) Sampson. She was a graduate of Rome High School and on Sept. 1, 1950, she married Richard A. Smith. Together they have celebrated nearly 59 years of happiness. A devoted wife and mother, Alma treasured the time spent with her family. She enjoyed playing the organ, singing, needlepoint and traveling.  Alma is survived by: her husband Richard "Dick" Smith at home; her children, Dale and Marla Smith of Sarasota, Fla., Daryl and Nancy Smith of Ulster, Pa, Donna and Bill Repsher of LeRaysville, Pa., and Duane and Kimberly Smith of Ulster, Pa.; her sister Madeline (Jack) Shay of Nichols; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law Howard Towner of Towanda, Pa, Gene Kissell of French Asylum, and Walter (Lucille) Smith of Towanda, Pa; her grandchildren, Tim Smith, Laura Dolgas, Melissa Smith, Monica Russell, April Russell, Bill Repsher Jr., Kristin Repsher, David Smith, Shawna Smith, Walter Smith, and Marcus Smith; great-grandchildren Leah, Dilan, Kayla, Meg Russell, Josh and Stephanie Smith, Nicholas and Samantha Smith, Cody, Tyler, and Luke Russell, and Kloey Repsher. Several nieces, nephews and many friends also survive. Alma was predeceased by: her parents; sisters Doris (Elmer) Moore and Margaret Towner; brothers Donald Sampson and Warren Sampson; and grandchildren Jonathan Smith, Paul Smith and Angela Smith.  A time of remembering the special gift Alma was to all of us will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 5, at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 South Main St., Nichols, with Pastor C. Kenneth Crain officiating. Interment will be in the Towner Hill Cemetery at the convenience of the family. A period of visitation and time of sharing memories will be held from 3 p.m. until the time of the service at 4 p.m. Thursday.  RHW.  Towanda Daily Review  3 March, 2009.

RICHARD A. SMITH - “Softly in the morning, you heard a gentle call, you took the hand God offered you and quietly left us all…” Richard A. Smith, 92, of Bumpville, passed away peacefully at the home of his son and daughter-in-law Daryl and Nancy Smith. Dick, as he was affectionately known by his family and friends was born on Sep. 24, 1926, in Akron, Ohio, a son of the late Herman and Isabelle Smith. He was a graduate of Rome High School and proudly served his country with the U.S. Navy. Dick was a long time employee of Du Pont where he was an engineer. On Sep. 1, 1950, he married Alma Sampson and together they shared 59 years of happiness until her passing on Feb. 28, 2009. A talented musician, Dick enjoyed playing the accordion, the piano and listening to Frank Sinatra music. He will be greatly missed by his children, Dale Smith, Daryl (Nancy) Smith, Donna (Bill) Repsher, Duane (Kim) Smith. grandchildren, Tim Smith, Laura Dolgos, Melissa Smith, Monica Russell, Bill Repsher Jr., April Russell, Kristin Wilson, David Smith, Shawna Clinton, Walter Smith, Marcus Smith; great-grandchildren, Nicolas Smith, Samantha Smith, Leah Russell, Dylan Russell, Kayla Russell, Meg Russell, Nevaeh Russell, Jonathan Russell, Asa Pickering, Kloey Repsher, Grayce Repsher, Cody Russell, Luke Russell, Tyler Russell, Hannah Russell, Madison Wilson, Alesha Smith, Micah Smith, Nico Smith and Angela Smith; several nieces, nephews and their families also survive. He was predeceased by his wife, Alma L. Smith; his grandsons, Jonathan Smith, Paul Smith; granddaughter, Angela Smith; and his siblings, Janice Kissel and Walter Smith. Family and friends are invited to attend a period of visitation from 3 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 29, at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols. A funeral service and celebration of his life will follow at 4 p.m. with Pastor C. Kenneth Crain, officiating. Interment will be held at a later date in the Towner Hill Cemetery. Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to Compassionate International, a Christian humanitarian aid child sponsorship organization dedicated to the long-term development of children living in poverty around the world, at www.www.compassion.com in loving memory of Richard “Dick” A. Smith. –Towanda Daily Review 1/27/2019

THOMAS -ROSE M. RANDALL, 65, of Oak Ridge Drive, North Towanda, PA passed away Sunday morning December 26, 2021, at the Athens Healthcare Center, Athens, PA. Rose was born in Fairless Hills, PA on January 29, 1956, the daughter of Dennis Thomas Sr. and Beatrice (Clayton) Thomas. She grew up and attended school in Bucks County, PA later moving to Bradford County, PA in 1976. Rose was employed by Arrow United in Wyalusing, PA for 10 years. She enjoyed spending time with her family, working outdoors, gardening, and working puzzles. Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald H. and Melinda Morgenstern of Boyertown, PA, Patrick and Katie Randall of Rome, PA, grandchildren, Livia, Warren, Oskar, Izaiah, and Augustus, siblings, Clarice Pratt of Florida, Dennis (Roseann) Thomas of Levittown, PA, Geraldine Andruzzi of Athens, PA, Richard (Veronica) Thomas of Kingsley, PA, Beatrice Clapp of North Towanda, PA, Alberta Thomas of Farmington, NM, and Roy (Donna) Thomas of Levittown, PA as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her parents, Rose was predeceased by her daughter, Danyelle J. Morgenstern on August 10, 2013, and sister, Wilma Grady on February 24, 2019. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home 217 York Ave. Towanda, PA with the Rev. Robert W. Martin officiating. Interment will be in the Towner Hill Cemetery, Rome Township, PA. -Funeral home obit

ALVIN L. TOWNER, 87, of Forksville, PA formerly of North Rome, PA went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020 from the Dar-way Health Care Center in Forksville, PA. Alvin was born Aug. 12, 1932 at Macedonia, Asylum Township, PA a son of the late Howard W. Towner Sr. and Dorothy Cole Towner. He was a graduate of Rome High School, Rome, PA and was a veteran of the Korean War having served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Alvin worked for many years on the Towner Hill Century Farm with his father and brothers. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting. Alvin was a life member of Disabled American Veterans Post No. 37, Towanda, life member of Towanda American Legion Post No. 42, life member and chaplain of American Legion Post No. 283, Sayre and life member and chaplain of the Penn-York Detachment of the Marine Corps League. Surviving are his brothers, Ralph Towner and wife Marie of Florida, Fred Towner and wife Faith of Towanda RR 2, PA; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and cousins. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, William Towner, Howard W. Towner and infant sister, Willa Irene Towner; sisters-in-law, Marilyn J. “Lynn” Ayers Towner and Margaret Sampson Towner. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 10, 2020 at the Towner Hill Cemetery, Rome Township, PA with Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 and the Penn-York Detachment of the Marine Corps League according full military honors. Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, PA. -Towanda Daily Review 8/7/2020

BILL E. TOWNER, 53, of Towner Hill, Ulster RD 1, Rome Township died Sunday morning, Jan. 14, 1990 at his home. Born June 8, 1936 on Towner Hill, Rome Township he was a son of Howard W. and Dorothy E. Cole Towner Sr. Bill was a graduate of Rome High School and assumed the operation of the Township Family Century Farm from his father in 1962 which he operated until 1987. In early years Bill enjoyed playing baseball and he also enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting. He is survived by a daughter, Brenda (Susan) Marrero of East Brunswick, NJ; three sons: Duane (Nick) Towner of Towner Hill, Edward (Ed) Towner of Redondo Beach, Calif. and William (Tiger) Towner of Towner Hill; three grandchildren: Paul and Katrina Marrero and Eric Towner ; four brothers: Howard W. Towner Jr. of Thowanda RD 2 (Macedonia), Alvin L. Towner of North Rome, Ralph P. Towner of Sorrento, Fla. And Fred D. Towner of Durrell; several nieces, nephews and cousins and an uncle, Emmett Cole of Goshen, NY. He was peceded in death by his father Howard W. Towner Sr. on Dec. 22, 1973, by his mother, Dorothy Elizabeth Cole Towner on Sept. 29, 1986 and by an infant sister,, Willa Irene Towner. The funeral and committal service will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda with the Rev. Darris M. Hauser, pastor of the Towanda Independent Baptist Church officiating. Interment will be in Towner Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. –Towanda Daily Review.

TOWNER Howard W. Towner
82, of Towanda RR5, Wysox Twp., Pa., went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010 from the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa. Howard was born May 10, 1928 in Mehoopany, Pa., the son of the late Howard W. Towner Sr. and Dorothy Cole Towner. He was a graduate of Rome High School, Rome, Pa., Class of 1946. Howard owned and operated his dairy farm in Rome Township for many years until his retirement. Following his retirement, he enjoyed spending the winter months in Florida. Howard served as caretaker of the Towner Hill Cemetery for over 35 years. He was a member of the Independent Baptist Church in Towanda, Pa. Surviving are: three children, Larry Towner and his wife Karen of Wysox, Pa., James Towner and his wife Kathy of Colorado Springs, Colo., Rebecca Shores and her husband Mark of Towanda RR5, Pa., 10 grandchildren, Stephen and Tosca, Michael and Sonya, Brian, Andrew "Andy" and Pattie, Aaron and Amanda, Adam and Tiffany, Amber and Dustin, Autumn and Teon, Robert "Rob", and Glenna; eight great-grandchildren; three brothers, Ralph Towner and his wife Marie of Florida, Fred Towner and his wife Faith of Towanda RR 2, Pa., Alvin Towner of Ulster RR1, Pa.; several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wives, Marilyn J. "Lynn" Ayers Towner on July 10, 1985, Margaret Sampson Towner on Dec. 13, 2007; brother, William Towner and infant sister, Willa Irene Towner.  The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, at the Independent Baptist Church, Cherry Street, Towanda, Pa., with Pastor Donn Hauser officiating.  Interment will follow in the Towner Hill Cemetery, Rome Twp., Pa. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday at the church. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Independent Baptist Church, 109 Cherry St., Towanda, PA 18848 in Howard W. Towner's memory. Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. - Towanda Daily Review, September 10, 2010

TROISE -ANNA Troise WARD, (Ann) 89, of 564 Harry Pipher Road, Towanda, PA, Sheshequin Township, passed away Monday, Feb. 22, 2021 at the Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. Anna was born in New York City, NY on Sept. 15, 1931, a daughter of Carmine Troise and Carmella Cristiano Troise. On Aug. 21, 1955, she married Donald Gene Ward at St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church in Little Italy, NY. Ann was employed by the Marcal Paper Company in Elmwood Park, NJ for a number of years. In 1989, Anna and Donald and moved to Bradford County, PA to make their home. Ann was later employed by the law office of Attorney Frank J. Niemiec in Towanda for 10 years until her retirement. Ann enjoyed sewing and knitting. Her family includes five children; Keith Charles Ward (Bonnie) of Oakridge, NJ, Kevin Scott (Dianne) Ward of Towanda, Scott Edward Ward of Towanda, Deborah Ann Kearns and fiancé Dave of Muncy Valley, PA, Amy Kathleen (Ian) Roberts of Roaring Branch, PA, 10 grandchildren, Deven, Jacqualine, James, Jessica, Keith Jr., Kara, Kaitlin, Michael, Megan and Skyler, 8 great grandchildren, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; Donna (Howard) Larkins, of Portland, OH, Barbara (Ronald) Miller of Florida, Shirley (Fred) Rose of Ohio, Charleen (Dave) Garver of Fort Wayne, IN as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, Anna was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Donald Gene Ward on March 14, 2018, and her brother, Louis N. Troise. The family will receive friends Tuesday, March 2, 2021 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, PA. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Michelini, pastor of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Towanda officiating. Burial will follow in the Towner Hill Cemetery, Rome Township, PA.. -Towanda Daily Review 2/25/2021